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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Of
NEGROES DENIED
Prosecution admits Case Against Wild
ow OF DIR, N0hr Not Strong With
Present Evidence.

Providence. R. I, Sept. "A denial
that they had confessed to the mur-
der Of DR. C. Franklin sIohr was made
10 the Associated Press today by
George " Heals, Henry SpeIlmau
and c, Victor Brown, the negroes who,
according to the police authorities.
had previously declared they killed
the physician at the iustigati0n of
Mrs. Nohr.
Confronted with the statement of
the negroes, repudiating their alleged
confessions. Chief of Police Thomas
r. Robins Of Darlington, who is in
charge Of the case, said this after
noon that none of the three men had
signed a confession. The only signed
statement from them, OF which he had
knowledge, he said was one in which
Heals advanced the theory that rob
berry was the motive for the crime.
Providence, R. T.. Sept 4.-The rep
resentatives Of the prosecution and
defense in the case Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Tiffany Blair Mohr- accused by three
negroes Of having hired them to mur-
der her husband, Dr. C. Franklin
2Iohr, bent their energies today in
seeking to strengthen their respective
sides.
The officials Of the town OF Barring
ton and the county of Bristol, in whose
jurisdiction DR. Mohr was shot. admit
ted today that so far their case against
the woman was q weak one. They
pointed out that something more than
the confessions Of the negroes was nee
essary for a conviction, for confessions
tending to incriminate other persons
have no standing in the courts Of
Rhode Island
Darlington police officers were
searching for two men, who, it was un-
derstood had overheard a conversation
between two motorcyclists on the night
of the shooting Two OF the negroes
who have admitted their completely in
the physicians death rode to the scene
Of the crime on motorcycles.
Arthur Cushing, attorney for Mrs.
RTohr. continued his quest for a viii Of
the doctor, previous searches having
failed to produce anything except &
document which, MI CHsnih8 sSateS'
could not be probated.
Il is understood that In this docu-
ment Or. Mohr sought to deprive his
wife of all interest in his estate.
Charles NJ Mohr Of New York, one
Of two children of DR. Mohr by for
mer marriage, said today he did not
think there would be any disagreement
in the Mohr family over the disposition
Of his fathers estate in the absence Of
a will. He said that he and his step
mother had virtually agreed upon a
division Of the property. which he es-
ttmated to be worth 100000 He ex-
pected to receive $4,000. and his sis
ter. Mrs. Ernest Marr of Baltimore. a
like amount The rest OF the estate,
he said, would probably go TO Mrs.
Wohr and her two children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
PEACE FRIENDS
TO HEAR BRYAN
Leaders Declare No Formal Comment
WIN Be Made on Presidents Poli-
cies at Convention.

Chicago. III. Sept. 4.-strict ad-
.herauce to the purposes expressed IN
3-s motto, For peace and the freedom
Of the seas, probably viii be the pro
gram of the national convention Of
the Friends Of Peace, which opens
here tomorrow.
This was the gist of a statement is
sued today by Chancellor J. J. To
bias of the Chicago Law School,
chairman Of the local executive com
uItJee. prior 70 going into conference
with John Brisben Walker, national
chairman. TO map out final plans for
yhe meeting.
TT had been planned to memorial
ize congress asking it TO place an em
barge on shipments OF munitions L
European belligerents. but this matto-
Is likely TO be ignored" said Chancel
lcr Tobias. 'It is certain that the
convention will make no formal com
ment on the administrations policies.
Mr. Tobias said the Friends of Peace
IS not a pro-German organization. TT
Es absolutely neutral" he said.
A meeting Of the woman's auxiliary
VIII open the convention tomorrow aft
srnoon. There will be sessions Sun
day night and Monday, Wm. ]. Bryan
Will be the chief speaker at an open
Rir mass-meetfng Monday night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
RUSS HOPES RISE
UNDER new CHIEF
Appointment Of General AlPxiev as
Chief of STAFF Restores Confidence
in Future of Army.

Petrograd. Sept. 4. Cvia Loudon).-
The appointment Of General Alexiev
as chief of staff to Grand Duke Mich
olas and Of General Ruszky as com
mander Of the northern armies Of Rus
sia, has led to the adoption of hope
ful tone by the Russian press, which
expresses confidence in the future op-
erations of the forces of the empire.
General Alexiev made a notable repu-
tatton in his conduct Of the Russian
operations against austria
The Russian offensive on the right
hank Of the ViIiya river has slowed
down but may proceed further. Rus
sian military critics are convinced that
the aim of the Germans is TO cross
the river Dvina, take possession of
the railway line between Riga and
Dvinsk, capture Wilma aud also the
fortress of Rovuo, far to the south,
and eutrench for the autumn and win
ter Already they are within ten miles
of Rovno and are working against the
northern end of the line. especially at
LtIds Gbb0t tt LilkeH NpAtAlEsloA vi h
ma. It is believed here that the Rus
SLAMS have excellent chances Of sue
cessfuIly defending the Dvina line.
A conference of Petrograd city
councilmen and citizens has selected
a committee, the membership Of which
includes Alexander Guchof, TO pre-
pare a resolution for submission to
the council on Wednesday next.
NJ Guchkof criticized the conduct
Of the war and suggested that depu-
tation be sent to the emperor bearing g
a message. in line with that adopted
by the council and citizens Of MOSCOW.
NJ. F'albork. a liberal councilman, eI-
pressed a desire for a popular express
sion Of the nations determination 10
wage the war to a victorious conciu-
sion. His utterances were loudly ap-
plauded-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04

Russ Leave
w all of Fire
On Retreat
Austrian Describes Retire
n7ent as a Masterpiece of
Systematic Devastation.

Geneva, Wednesday. Sept. 1. (via
Paris, Sept. 4. delayed in transmits
sion. The Lausanne Gazette pub
fishes q letter from an Austrian officer
fighting on the eastern front, in which
he says
The Russian retreat is q master
piece Of terrifying, systematic devasta-
tiou which recalls the retreat Of 1912.
There is an immense sea Of flames be-
hind the retiring Russian armies caus-
ed by burning houses and crops. Gen
eral Mfschenko is followed by we'll
organized detachment OF Cossa cks.
whose duty IL is to burn everything be-
hind the army They accomplish their
task impiacably."
when the Honveds tried 70 enter
Krylow in pursuit Of the Russians. ey-
cry street was ahame. They we're un-
able to pass through the huge furnace
and lost many precious hours in go
ing round the town by indirect roads
across fields
When the Austro-HUngarIa ar
rived at Vladimir-VoIynskyi they
found the town burning and the town
Of Verba also was blazing Every
village on the Volyuskyi plain as far
as Kovel, was in flames. The Austro-
Hungarian troops had no shelter for
days.
The roads are fndescrtbably cut up
and obstructed. Conveys arrived a
dav and q half late. It would take so
soldiers TO draw one cart out Of a mud
hole.
Thousands Of men worked upon
repairs on the railway from sokol to
vladimir-volynslzyi and if the road
had not been repaired in time, we
would have met with disaster"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Popes Peace
Plans BrjnQ
Wilson Out
Dispatches Indicate Pontif
Is Certain President Can
Now Get Hearing.

Washington, D. C., Sept. z.-Enorts
of Pope Benedict to bring about peace
in Europe continued an absorbing sub
feet of discussion today in official and
diplomatic circles here.
Press dispatches from Rome quot
ing the pope as expressing the belief
that the United States Is now in a
position to address both groups Of
belIigerents in the matter Of peace.
with the probability Of Inducing them
TO take the preliminary steps which
would lead To negotiations fol. cessa-
ton Of war, attracted considerable at
tention here. The pontiff also ex-
pressed satisfaction at the cordialitv
Of the interview between President
Wilson and Cardinal Gibbons on
Thursday when the latter delivered u
message from the pope regarding
peace in Europe.
The popes statement confirms re-
ports in Catholic circles here that he
was hopeful that the United States
might make an effort to get the belIig-
erent nations to sign an agreement TO
enter a peace conference. The belief
was expressed by prominent Cath0-
lies usually informed regarding af-
fairs al the Vatican, that the fnan-
ciaI condition Of the leading belliger-
ent would compel consideration Of
peace overtures before the opening Of
another winter campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
GARDNER WINNER
IN GOLF TOURNEY
Chicago Man Comes Back Strong in
Afternoon After Letting Ander.
son Lead In Morning.

Detroit. Sept. Robert A Gardner
of Chicago won the national amateur
golf championship here this afternoon
fer the second time. He defeated
John G. Anderson Of Mount Vernon,
N. Y. in the final match Of So holes,
and 4
Detroit, Sept. John @. Anderson
OF Mount Vernon, N T., led Robert A.
Gardner Of Chicago, i up when the
forenoon half of their 36-hoIe match
for the national amateur gold cham
pionshiD had been completed. Inter
mittent showers swept the course.
Gardner easily outdrove his opponent,
but the formers extremely poor put
ting lost him at least four holes.
The round was we'll played, cousid-
eriug weather conditions. Each went
out in 80 and they were even at the
turn. Anderson came In in 81, one
more stroke than par. and Gardner
took IS
The contest was almost featureless.
The men were averse to taking
and each generally required
two puts to complete b hole Four
times Gardner seemed certain to tie
or forge ahead OF his eastern rival, but
hts putts. three feet or less from the
cup. failed to go down. only on TWO
occasions during the round did Auaer-
son fan down on his short game, af-
ter Gardner had made a serious mis-
take They haIved the first two holes OF
the last nine Then q sprinkle Of rain
fell and brought good luck to Ander-
son. He equalled par to win the 18th
and 14th which made MIN up. That
mi rgtn he held until the last green
was reached. Here he was short and
Gardner's drive was 10 feet from the
flag. The latter for the first time
showed putting ability and scored the
hole in two Their cards:
Gardner. out. 3 4 444 . 3 3 5-39.
In, 5 5 444 8 23S-77
Anderson out. 6 3 4 545 8 40
ms asa 8 4 37-76
Anderson 1 up.
Anderson and Gardner began their
afternoon round at / O'Clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
HERO" zABERN RIOT
Is KILLED IN ACTION

Berlin Sept. 4, Cvia London. Lieu
tenant Baron Won Forstner. who gain
ed notoriety as a result of the Zabern
incident, has been Killed 30 action.
Lieutenant Won Forstner was report
ed 10 have been killed near Louvain in
September. 1914, hut official coudrma-
ton was lacking.
The Zaben incident occurred al Ia
bern. Alsace. where the G3th German
infantry under Colonel von Reuter- was
stationed in 1913. The citizens Of the
town had differences with the soldiers
and showed strong anti-German feel
Ing. Lieutenant Won Forstuer provok-
ed several clashes between his men
and the Inhabitants, and told the sol
diers to- bayouet anyone seen insulting
the German flag He himself sabered
lame shoemaker For this exploit
he was tried and sentenced TO 43 days
imprisonment, although strongly up
held by Colonel Won Reuter-, his com
msnder The incident caused great
excitement throughout Germany
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
aUOrites In
St. Paul Race
Forced Out
Fifteen Cars After $4,000
Prizes at New Speedway
Opened Today.

Fort Smelling, Sept Anderson led
at 200 miles, his team mate Cooper,
vas second. and 0Douuell had driven
into third place. Anderson's average
speed for the 200 miles was 87.82 miles
per hour
De Palma was forced out Of the race
by engine trouble after driving 100
miles.
Fort Smelling MINI, Sept 4-sev-
eraI hours before the time set for the
start at noon today of the first 500
mile automobile race on the new
Smelling speedway. situated midway
between Minneapolis and st Paul.
thousands Of spectators were in the
stands eager to see Is racing cars
fash around the two mile oval in con
test for prizes aggregating $4,000.
Fort Smelling. MINI, Sept. AIT the
end Of the first fifty miles. Earl Cooper
lead the field His time was So minutes
and = seconds for this distance. Cooper
was being crowded by Resta and An
dersou, Burmau, after holding the
lead for nearly thirty miles, suffered a
broken engine valve and was forced to
withdraw from the race.
AT the end Of 100 miles. Anderson
led closely followed by Cooper, An
dersou drove at an average speed of
9091 miles an hour De Palma, in
third place, at this point began q ter
rife drive to get abreast Of Anderson
and Cooper.
Dario Resta was forced out of the
race at the end of 102 miles by a
broken pump in his machine. Resta
was in fourth place up to this time
Mulford was forced out Of the race
by a broken spring after covering 1I8
miles. He had been in sixth place,
Henuing also was forced out with a
broken valve at this point,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
DUNNE SENDS RELIEF
TO VICTIMS OF FLOOD

Springfield. Ill, Sept. 4.-Condittons
along the Illinois bank of the Missis-
sippi. south Of St Louis, have resulted
in appeals TO Governor Dunno for re
LIEF, it was learned today. Adjutant
General Frank s. Dickson was sent to
Reynoldsville, Ill. where he boarded
the steamer Illinois, which belongs 10
the naval militia of the state Under
his direction the boat was loaded with
provisions which are being distributed
today to the distressed natives whose
crops were destroyed by the food, 1t
k understood that tents were to De
given to any whose homes had been
washed away
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
GIRL LOST 81 YEARS
NOW FINDS FAMILY

San Francisco. Sept. BY a mis-
shaped toe and a birth mark on her
body, Mrs 6 F.. Kostadt had establish
ed today her identity as Annie Mooney.
who was kidnapped from her parents
in this city 81 years ago, when she
was years old. kept by Chinese for
several years and rescued by police
from a trunk in which she was hid
den
After her rescue from the Chinese.
Annie was adopted by a Portuguese
family. Her foster mother died when
she was "A years old and four years
later Annie married Kostadt.
James Mooney, her father. and 9th
ers, offered rewards aggregating $1,000
at the time of the chiId's disappear
ance. Mooney and his wife died sew
eral years ago. bat four sisters and a
brother are here TO welcome their long
lost sister.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Serbian Answer VIII Not
Grant All Macedonia
to Bulgaria.
PRICE OF AID TOO HIGH
English Officials Keenly In
terested in Present Talk
Of Peace Plans.

London. Sept. An the absence of
marked changes on any Of the battle
fronts, the English public has again
turned it's attention to the diplomatic
situation in the near east and 10
rumors of tentative efforts in the dt-
racttou Of peace negotiations.
!. is announced officially at Nish
that the final draft Of serbia's answer
to The note Of the Quadruple Entente
IS ready and will be presented short
IL. It is presumed here that the re-
ply On the whole will be favorable in
regard to concessions to Bulgaria, al
though little hope is entertained that
Serbia will grant her late enemy all
the territory demanded III Macedonia
Bulgaria Still Dickoring.
Advlces from Sofia indicate that
unless the whole Of Macedonia is con
ceded. there is little chance of reestab-
fshment Of the Balkan league It is
pointed out In official circles at the
Bulgarian capital that compliance
7v.ta rna program of the Entente al
lies means actual participation in the
war, while agreement TO the request
OF the central powers implies merely
friendly neutrality. expressed in per
TcietinE the shipment through Bull
garia of arms and other war supplies
for the Turks.
Although .z1 has been estabF8sEsesA=
rather definitely that London has no
part in the initiation Of informal
peace discussions, it is plain that Off
ciaI circles are interested keenly in
She news Of activity in this direction.
There are straws in the wind which
Indicate that what are designated As
proper peace overtures" on the part
of Germany would meet with consid-
GRAFTON. However. the general public
not so well informed as is the govern
ment, probably would regard such
overures as premature.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
FIVE DIE IN FIRE
IN IN 0RPHANACE
Sisters Save Lives of Most of Inmates
in Blaze in Catholic Institution
at San Francisco.

san Francisco. Cal, Sept. Fire
destroyed the St Francis Catholic
orphanage here today with the loss of
five lives.
When fire was discovered, the in
mates were marshaled and marched
out of the building by Sister Mary
Agnes and Mother Superior Margaret.
It was believed that all had escaped.
until FIVE little bodies were discovered
In the ruins.
Fifty-two children and several blind
and aged women were housed in the
four story frame building. II was
finally established that only five per-
ished-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Russians Gain In Cancasns.

Petrograd, Sept. 3. (via London, Sept.
4)-The following statement was is
sued tonight by army headquarters:
"On the Caucasus front in the coast
region. a Turkish attempt to dislodge
our vanguard failed and the Turks
were put to flight by our hand gren-
AIDES
In the direction OF Olti, our patrols
forced the Turkish outpost positions in
the region Of Lake Akhizghel at the
point Of the bayonet and captured their
trench, killing 200 and capturing war
booty"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Bridgehead at Friedrichs-
stadt on Dvina River
Is Captured.
TAKE 5000 PRISONERS
Retreating Russians Con
tinue Stubborn Battle
East of Grodno.

Berlin. Sept 4. Cvia London. The
German army engaged in the battle
for possession Of the Russian port OF
Riga, has won another important vic.
tory. Army headquarters announced
today the capture Of the bridgehead
at Friedrichsstadt, on the Dvina.
about 40 miles below Riga. The Ger
mans captured 81 officers and 1926
men.
The text Of today's official statement
is as follows;
Western theatre Of war:
The situation on the western front
Is unchanged.
Eastern theatre of war:
Army group of Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg. The bridgehead at
Freidrichstadt was storTned yesterday.
Thirty-seven officers and 1895 men
were taken prisoner. Five machine
guns were also captured
Russian Attacks FAN.
"On both sides Of wilma the enemy
has repeated his vain attacks. Besides
losing a large number Of killed and
wounded. he left 500 prisoners In our
hands
I'm and around Grodno fighting
still continues, During the night,
however, the Russians. after suffer
ing defeat everywhere, retreated in an
easter1y direction, The fortress and
al the forts are in our possession. The
|retreattng enemy is being pursued.
Six heavy guns and 2700 prisoners
remained in our hands.
Retreat on the Eiemen.
ITO the south of Grodno, also the
enemy has evacuated positions on the
Niemen.
Between the confluence Of the
Swislocz and the region northeast OF
the forest Of Bielovizh. the army Of
General Won GaIlwitz is attacking Up
10 the present 500 prisoners have
been taken.
ARMY group Of Field Marshal Won
shal Prince Leopold Of Bavaria:
The lighting in the passages
through the marshy district north and
northeast Of GrOdaua continues.
Army group Of Field Marshal con
Mackensen; The enemy is still hold
ing the bridgehead near Bereza- -Kar-
tuska- Further south, in the region
Of Drohiczyn so lilometers (87 milesl
west Of Pinsk, the enemy has been re-
pulsed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
WESTERN RAILROADS
TO ASK RAISE AGAIN

Chicago, Sept 4.-Western railroads
viii petition for a rehearing OF their
plan for advanced freight rates in
western classification territory, it was
announced today by c. C. Wright, chief
attorney for the roads.
The decision to reopen the case was
made after a conference Of railroad
attorneys The petition viii be filed
with the Interstate Commerce CommIs-
sion within week or 10 days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
NINE HUNDRED QUIT
IN CONNECTICUT MILL

Torrington. Conn. Sept 4-Mors
than 900 men. virtually the entire
force al the plant Of the Hendey Ma
chine company, walked oUt today, de
manding an 8 hour day. Is per cent
Increase in wages and time and ha'f
fer overtime. The strike followed the
refusal of the company to grant rho
demands
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
SEVERE GALE HITS
ISLAND OF BERMUDA

Hamilton. Bermuda, Sept A Sc
we're gale swept over Bermuda last
Right, unrooting trees and doing a
small amount Of damage to other
property. The electric light, power
and telephone services were disorgan-
ized. The steamship Bermudian, with
goo American tourists On board, Is de-
layed in port
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till P. NJ. Tomorrow, fol
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy and probably unset
tied tonight and Sunday not much
change in temperature.
Temperature st : a. m, "a. Highest
yesterday. S3. lowest last night, s3.
Velocity Of wind at Z a m. three
miles per hour.
Precipitation, none,
Relative humidity at .. N, 81. At
7 a. m, Sc: az / P. m. today S.
Stage Of water. IS. no change in
last "a hours.
J. i. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-04
Violent Artillery Engage
ments Are Reported in
the Vicinity Of Arras.
TO BEGIN OFFENSIVE
Bombardment of German
Positions Indicates Al
lies Plan Attack.

Berlin, Sept. i, Cby wireless to Say
vilIe,)-"Rumors that the French and
British have succeeded in breaking
through the German lines at Arras are
absolutely untrue" says the Overseas
News ageny. "On the contrary, the
German positions in the west are more
secure and favorable than was the case
several months ago. It is evident that
rumors of this nature are being spread
by agents Of Germany's enemies in an
attempt to influence public sentiment" ."
Intense activity of the artillery con
tfnues to be reported from the fight
ing fronts in France. Paris auudes
to the last engagements as Of par
ticuIar violence
Military observers abroad incline TO
the belief that the persistent bom-
bardment of German positions pres
ages an offensive move by the entente
allies in the west.
Petrograd. in it's latest statement
admits a retirement Of the Russians 10
the north bank Of the Dvina in the
sector where the desperate struggle
to protect Riga and the road 10 Pet
rograd is in progress.
North of Wilma. where the German
lines have apparently made little
progress Of late. the Russians claim
to have continued offensive operations
and 70 have gained ground against
the Germans with the capture OF
more than a dozen machine guns and
300 prisoners.
The Balkan problem still IS an IN
solved state and there are no signs
that the situation viii definitely shape
itself within the next few days.
While diplomats are seeking TO en-
large the sphere of the war and while
talk Of peace is IN the air. the great
struggle continues along all fronts
without interruption The Russians
are fighting desperately along the
Dvina, protecting the shortest road
to Petrograd They are developing q
counterofenstv before wilma. which
evidently is designed to threaten
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's right
flank French artillery is pounding
the German trenches along the west
ern front
French Report Violent Action.
Paris, Sept 4.-ParticularIy violent
artillery engagements took place yes
terday to the northeast and to the
south of Arras and at other points
between the Oise and the Aisne, ac-
cording to announcement made today
by the French war ONCE.
The text of the communication fol
lows.
Yesterday saw artillery engage
ments Of particular violence to the
northeast and 10 the south of Arras;
in the sectors Of RoIHncourt. WaiIiy
and Bretencourt, as we'll as between
the Disc and the Aisne, IN the region
Of QuennevieTes and near Neuvron.
In the environs of yauquois we
exploded several mines which serious
Iy damaged the works Of the enemy.
There is nothing to report from
the remainder Of the front"