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The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
ORDERS PROBE
OF ALL "SUBS"
Daniels Authorizes Inquiry
Into Entire Submarine
Branch Of Navy.
SPECIAL COURT CHOSEN AND
MEETS In BROOKLYN TODAY
Installation of Edison Batteries Stop
ped-lnyentor Will Appear Before
House Committee in Near Future.

Secretary of the Navy Daniels last night
took the opening step in what may
prove to be an investigation of the entire
submarine branch of the United States
Navy. He named board of inquiry to
investigate the disaster to the submarine
E-2 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which
cost the lives of four men and injured
many more last Saturday. The secre-
tary specifically stated, however, that
the board powers would not be limited
to the E-2. indicating that it may probe
rine branch of the service.
The board appointed Immediately after
the accident occurred is till at work. but
the findings of both this and the new
court of inquiry are expected to be con-
claded this week. according to Secretary
Daniels. In the meantime. the installa-
ton of the Edison battery in the LIS, now
tohclIuCliOu VIII
not be allowed to proceed. Mr.. Edison
himself is expected to be IN Washington
shortly, and. as chairman of the Naval
Advisory Board, will testify before the
House Naval Affairs Committee as to the
necessity for a naval testing laboratory.
The special court will convene at the
New York yard this morning. and will
consist of Capt. William H. G. Bullard,
superintendent of the Naval Radio Serv-
ice, an expert on electrical batteries, as
chairman; Lieut.. Commander Herbert G.
Sparrow, of the Bureau of Steam En-
gineering; Clyde 8. Mcdowell. of the New
York navy yard, and Lieut.. Joseph o.
Fisher, commanding fourth division of
the Atlantic sumbarine fotilla, as Judge
advocate.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
u. S. SEAMEN
HELD HOSTAGE
Captain Of Tanker Says Aus
trian Sub Compander
Laughed at Wounded.

The State Department yesterday re-
ceived an affidavit from Capt. Tbomp-
son. of the Standard Oil tanker Petro-
lite. which was sheIled by an Austrian
submarine OF Alexandria Egypt, on
December g.
The affidavit contains the stase-
ment that the submarine held a mem
ber of the crew as hostage for a time.
and that the COMMANDER laughed when
told one of the men on the steamer
had been wounded by his shells.
All that State Department officials
will say on the subject is that II fur
ther evidence shows Austria to have
violated international law, protest
will be made, as in the case of the
Ancona- They do not regard the sffI-
davit as clearly setting forth facts es-
sential for the formulation OF a pro-
test Capt Thompson has been asked
for further details.
Two oaestions Not Clear.
II is still to be determined beyond ques-
ton Of doubt whether the captain Of the
Petrolite stopped his vessel Immediately
on being warned to haul TO. and whether
the commander OF the submarine paid
for the provisions which he cOmmsn-
deered from the American steamer.
On the first of these questions depends
whether the United States can demand
of Austria a disayowal Of the attack,
punishment of the submarine commander,
and reparation for the wounding Of the
sailor. On the second, depends whether
the United States can add to her de
msnds stipulation that Austria REIN
burse the owners of the vessel for the
provisions taken.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Fire Wipes Out
Oklahoma Town
Four Men Shot After Liquor
Is Found in Business
Section.
Special 70 The Washington Herald.

Special 70 The Washington Herald
Writ. Okla, Jan. I7,-Twelve hundred
persons are homeless here tonight, fol-
lowing a fire which today destroyed the
business section of the town, including
hotels and rooming houses, occupied by
oil operators and their families. The
property loss is estimated at s150, 900. A
gasoline explosion in a small tailor shop
before noon started the fire.
-Four men were shot, two of them
probably fatally, in gun fights which fol-
lowed the looting of quantities of liquor
found in the business section.
Deputy United States Marshal Knight
of Ardmore; Sheriff James Bifie and
other officers from Ardmore and Ring
ling are assisting the local constable In
maintaining order tonight. A large build.
ing here has been placed at the disposal
of the homeless.
Writ is frontier oil camp, and tradi-
tons were upheld when Buck Roberts
maddened because Jonas Fooshee made
him dance by shooting at his boots, re-
taliated by shooting Fooshee just below
the heart. The miner ballet master is
expected to die.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
MYSTERY IN DEATH
OF FRED N. PETERS
Found Dead Sitting in Rocking Chair
in Bedroom in His
Home.

Fred N. Peters, a butcher in the
Eastern Market. was shot to death while
recliping In a rocking chair in the bed
room of his home, zoos street south
east, last night The police say he COM
mitted suicide. but there was appar-
emily no reason for this theory. Friends
of the man believe the shooting was
accidental Peters was So years old.
Shortly after returning from the mar
ket yesterday evening, Peters went to
a nearby store for his wife. There was
nothing unusual in his actions. it was
said. Al 5ut 6 o'clock he went to his
bedroom, leaving his wife and sister-in-
law preparing supper. few minutes
later /. D. Phillips, the dead mans
brother-in-law. who lives in the house.
heard a revolver shot.
Phillips rushed to the bedroom. but
Peters was dead when he reached his
side. He WAS sitting In q rocktng chair.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
By SOPHIE TREADwELL.

Providence, Jan. H.-Why was DR..
Franklin c. Mohr murdered? That is
the question the State plans to begin
answering tomorrow when. the trial of
Mrs. Mohr, accused of hiring two negroes
to kill her husband is resumed. To-
morrow Mrs. Mohr will really enter the
case.
Today the State carefully avoided any
reference to anything that seemed to
even hint of Mrs. Mohr. There was some
thing almost ominous In the painstaking &
way they eliminated her.
Said Woman Telephoned.
One witness, In particular, was called
who has always been regarded as fur
nishing a strong connecting link between
Mrs. Mohr, the negro and the murderer.
That was Samuel v. Bryant, the man
who sold the escape" motorcycle to
Brown. The negroes have said that Mrs.
Mohr had given them money to buy this
machine.
Bryant said at the time of the first in
vestigation that a woman of refined voice
telephoned him regarding the purchase.
The State is sticking close to its an
nounced plan of seeking to prove, first,
that DR.. Mohr was murdered by the
negro stable boys, and, second. that
Mrs. Mohr hired them to do it. The
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Notorious Arrieta Brothers
XII and Rob American Min
ing Prospectors in Mexico.
VALUABLES ARE TAKEN
U. S. Troops Aid in Capture
OF Col. Wales, Villa Execu-
toner, and 9 Followers.
DEAD BODY TO BE EXHIBITED
Refugees Special from Parral Bear
ing Sixty Americans Scheduled
to Arrive Today.
Special to rhs w,sainstoo Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
FL Paso. Jan. 1.-TWO more Americans
have fallen victims Of Gen. Villas wrath
against the United States government.
Albert B. Simmons, of Los Angeles, and
Victor Hamilton. Of Chicago. were ex-
ecuted two miles east of Pedricena early
Saturday morning by band of vfllistss
led by the notorious Arieta brothers.
Pedrieena is small village sixty miles
west Of Torreon.
According to kilograms received here
BY Carranza officials, the two men were
robbed of their money, watches, and
other valuables F. n. Mueller wired to-
day from Torreon to A. ". Murphy in
Fl Paso:
Two Americans, Albert B. Simmons,
Of Los Angeles. and Victor Hamilton.
OF Chicago. were killed Saturday morn
ing by the Arieta brothers, two miles
east of Pedricena. l am informed that
these two men were mining prospectors
and owned several claims near the city
Of Durango. Bodies will be recovered
ard brought to To-reon.''
United States troops assisted in the
capture Saturday of Col. Manuel Bacs
Wales one of Villas chief executioners.
and nine followers. according to official
tsenth cavalry troopers took part" in
the arrest OF the ynHstas, according to
Official Carranzs announcements from
Columbus. 1t was not known here
whether or not the American soldiers
crossed the line.
Col. Bsca Wales was executed yester-
day at Palomoas and his body will be
brought to Justice for exhibition as an
object lesson to other bandits in north
ern Mexico.
Lieut. Col Enrique Cisneros, who was
captured at the same time, was also
executed. The Carranza consul at Column
bus stated that the eight soldiers and
two officers are members of the band
that massacred the Americans at Santa
Ysabel last Monday. This official be-
lieves that they were trying to escape
to the United States when headed OF
by the American cavslrymen and forced
TO return to Mexico, where they were
made prisoners
The refugees special from ParraI
bearing at least sixty Americans anc
other foreign men, women and children
is due to arrive here tomorrow morning
from Chihuahua, where it arrived al
Railway sdvices. The special carried a
heavy guard of Carrsnza troops and
eight machine guns from PsrraL
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
"Why Was Dr.. Mohr Slain9" May
Be Answered by the State Today
Jersey Murder Testimony Brings Out that Physician Guaran
eed to Dealer Purchase Price for Motorcycle for Stable
Boy, Who Appeared Later with Money

first part Of that program was virtu-
ally finished today.
The entire recital revoIved around
the motorcycle. How they tinkered
with II from 10 in the morning until Z
at night. At about 1870 p. m. they
left garage in Providence DR.. Mohr
was murdered twelve miles away, one
hour and a half later Within ten
minutes after the shots were heard
two colored boys on a motorcycle were
seen just around the bend in the road,
riding away.
Called on DIR. Mohr.
Mr.. Bryant. who sold the motorcycle
to Brown May Is. testified today that DR..
Mohr himself bought this machine for
Brown. at that time his stable boy
Bryant said when the boy first looked at
the motorcycle he said he would like to
buy 1t but did not have any money, but
suggested that DIR. Mohr be asked to
guarantee the purchase in installments
from his wages
Bryant called on the DOCTOR who told
him that although he wouldn't pay for
the motorcycle himself, he would see that
Bryant got his money"
This did not satisfy Bryant A few
weeks later. on May q. Brown appeared
with 800 in-cash. The motorcycle was
delivered to him.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18

Hungarian government answered thst
this would not be possible unless the
Montenegrin army should uneondition-
army yesterday accepted these terms
Count Tiszs addressing the Hungarian
parliament said:
Montenegro has asked for peace We
asked that beforehand Montenegro un-
condiuonsIly lay down her arms. yust
now news has arrived that the uncondi-
tionaI laying down Of arms has been
accepted Peace negotiations viii be
entered into immediately"
Great Peace with Ch-er.-
The premiers announcement came just
after proceedings under the first para
graph Of the order Of the day had beer
completed. He asked permission 10 inter
rupt the discussion
His announcement cxus.d . Tremendous
sensation A deep silence followed his
words. and then parliament broke into
CONJUNCTION. Shouts OF Joy made the
ancient chamber ring.
Inc neSt Quttsls sprfao 70 Nbe tlrse@
and the entire city Joined in the hrst
peace celebration.
The sudden announcement OF Monte
negro's capitulstion came on the heels OF
dispatches o1oting her king and cabinet
ministers to the effect that the nation
would never surrender. IL was declared
they would fight to the last man: that
Montenegro never had been conquered
and never would be
Entered War EARLY.
Montenegro was one of the first ma
tions to enter the war. She recslled her
arnbs ssador at Vienna on August 8. 1914
only a few days after the final break
between Austria and Serbia. Her ~fid
mountain people thronsed TO arms at the
kings call. Among the most wsrlise OF
European peoples, their mountain fast
nesses had never been trcdden by the
foot of an enemy The Montenesrins had
fred the first gun Of the FIRST Balkan
war King Nicholas IN fact had prac-
tically started that conflict. being the
first TO declare hostilities against Turkey.
Her army fought vslisnty throughout
both Balkan wars
Montenegro wss the smallest Of the
allied countries. Her area WAS less
than 5000 square miles
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Will Not Honor
Consul Requests
Negotiations for Americans
Safety in Mexico Must Have
Approval Of Washington.

The action of American consular Off
clals on the border in entering into ne
gotiations for the safety of Americans
will not be recognized by the State De-
partment unless the authorization for
such action comes direct from Wash
nston.
This policy Of the government was an
nouneed by a high official of the State
Department yesterday when an issue
arose as to whether American Consul
Thomas Edwards at Jusrez had asked
the Csrranza authorities to guarantee
the safety OF the train on which the
seventeen Americans. murdered at Santa
Ysabel. were travelling.
Regardless Of any action taken by Ed
wards with references to the personal
safety OF the slain Americans, however.
State Department officials expressed the
conviction that evidence already OBJ
tanned clearly proved that the United
States can hold Csrranza responsible
for the safety Of the American victims.
The Issue over the assurances re-
quested by Consul Edwards arose from
the publication OF news dispatches quot
ing Edwards as saying he had obtained
guarantees OF protection Of the Inflated
train at the request of the State De-
partment. When asked for an explana-
ton. Edwards wired Secretary Lansing
that he had made no mention of the train
in his request, but had requested and
been promised by carranzs authorities
protection for the Cusi mining district,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
CLIMAX OF COLD WAVE
Is DUE HERE TODAY
Southwestern Winds to Bring Warmer
Weather Before Another Day.
Says Bureau.

Eleven above zero and stIll going
down."
This was the cold reply of the fore
caster at the Weather Bureau at an
early hour this morning. At o'clock
yesterday afternoon the mercury, then
at Is above, began to tumble. At s
O'Clock 1t was at Is. Two hours later
1t had dropped to II. and at midnight
1t was lowering between 10 and IL
But the worst is yet to come. for the
Weather Bureau reported last night
that the cold wave is scheduled to
reach the climax today.
Although. the cold wave came from
the West, southwestern winds are ex-
pected to reach here tomorrow, bring
ing with them warm weather.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Montenegrin Surrender
Confirmed by Embassy

The Austro-Hungarian Embas-
sy last night gave out dispatch
received from the foreign office
at Vienna, which tells of the sur
render of Montenegro. The dis
patch reads:
During the sitting of the
Budapest parliament the minister
president, Count Tisza, declared
that the king and government of
Montenegro had requested an
introduction of negotiatinos for
peace. The utmost we asked was
the absolute surrender of arms.
At this moment we have received
a communication that Montene-
gro accepted absolute surrender
of arms. Consequently, after the
realization of capitulation, ne
gotiations for peace can begin.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Kills Woman; Commits Suicide

Providence, r. l., Jan. T.-Miss Melissa
Budiong, 2, daughter of James A. Bud
long, one of the best known market sx.,
deners in the East, was shot and killed
today by Cromwell Whittier, son Of 3
promipent diamond dealer. who then
committed suicide. The shooting took
place In the beautiful Bfdlong home at
Cranston, and is believed to have been
caused by the young woman's refusal to
accept whittier's attentions,
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Twelve More Americans
Reported Villa Victims

FL Paso, Jan. I7.-Eforts are
being made tonight by Americans
on the border to confirm a report
that twelve Americans have been
shot to death by Villa troops
within forty miles of MADEIRA.
American refugees from Chi
huahua tonight brought the report
of the massacre. They said news
had reached Chihuahua that 400
Villa bandits had attacked the
mining town of Dolores, killing
all the Americans and some Mex
ican miners. Among the Amer
leans were said to- be three
women refugees from MADEIRA.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Special to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
New York, Jan. i7.-"Mr. Martin de-
clared that he would marry me up until
the Friday before he married this other
girl"
-On the witness stand today Cora Maude
Clark told the story of her eight-year
oourtship by John Leon Martin, wealthy
broker and clubman, in her action for
$4,000 damages for alleged breach OF
promise. She said:
1--WE met in 1904 and he proposed mar
riage the same night he met me. He
Kept putting off the marriage while his
father was alive. because he did not have
enough money.
After his father died. he postponed the
wedding, because he was afraid his
mother might dtsiahsrdt Ailp- Until NArch
2, 1912, four days before he married
Maud cnnfield Eddy. ne led me TO be-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Claims Martin Promised to
Marry Her But Wed Another
Cora Maude Clark Tells Court He Wooed Her Eight Years
and Then Married Maud Eddy-Letters Breathing
Devotion Are Read to Jury.

lieve I was to be his wife. Then I was
stunned to hear through mutual friends
that he had married another girl"
This is a brief summary of the comely
plaintiffs story. She related 1t In detail
after the jurors had heard read the
many letters in which Young Martin
pledged undying love to her. Millions of
kisses to "Pete''-his pet name for her
rainbow promises for his Title Diri," and
eternal devotion for his Baby Love"
were features of his letters.
Throughout the trial young Martin sat
at the counsel table, his face turned
away from the witness-stand, one hand
stroking his brow. The only time he
faced the girl who says he Tilted her was
when he whispered curt suggestion to
his counsel He smiled bit when his
letters referred to Jim" and Tom" q
pet cat and dog. p.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Four More Bodies In Fight
Against School Change Plan
tion-One Would Center All Powers Over System Of
Public Instruction in that Organization.

organizations will provide Congress with
mass of statistics in an effort to prove
the faIlacy of the Commissioners" con-
tention that the proposed plan is being
followed by the principal cities of the
country.
A new feature was added to the con
troversy last night by the East Wash
ington Citizens Association, which was
the FIRST organization to reply to the
Commissioners contention that divided
authority between the Commissioners and
the Board of Education is injurious to the
school system. The East Washington
Association took the position that. If this
is true, absolute authority should be
placed in the Board of Education. DR..
c. NJ. Emmons, president of the associa
ton, will urge. such legislation at the
Congressional hearings on the question.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Little Mountain Kingdom is First Of European
Beligerents to Sue for Peace-Yields
Internationally.
TO CONSIDER TERMS AT ONCE
Hungarian Premier Announces Acceptance Of Montenegns
Request for Cessation Of Hosties Mount Lovcen Prob
ably Will Go to Austria -Vanqushed May Get Scutari

Berlin jan Montenesro has uncondonsIy surrendered
She will lay down her She the first of the European been
sue for peace in the eighteen months of fighting.
Terms will be discussed 1t believed they vii include the
of Mount Lovcen Austria the northern Albanian
to Montenegro.
Announcement Of the submission of the little Mountain Kingdom
made today general Of the Auso4iunsa army and BY
Count I the Hungarian premier before the Hungarian parliament The
official
The King and Of Montenegro January 3 asked for
cessation of hoses and the opening Of negotiations
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Raise for 800 Workers.

Pawtucket, r. l.. Jan. 1.-THE Dunelle
branch of the United States Furnishins
Company announced per cent increase
today for its 2,5oo employees here and In
Sterling. Conn, and Norwich, Conn. The
Pawtuclet branch employs CO., The raise
begins January 81
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18

Four organizations went on record
against the plan to place authority over
the schools in the Commissioners last
night. They were:
The East Washington Citizens Associa.
ton.
The Georgetown Citizens Association.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the
Blair and Hayes schools.
The Parent-Teacher Association Of the
Brookland School
With the hearings on the question be.
ginning before the subcommittee on
schools of the House District Committee
tomorrow, there are now approximately
thirty civic bodies on record against the
plan. A majority of these will present
written or oral arguments at the hear
inss, and 1t is expected that one or two
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Germans Quit Cordage Plant.

Plymouth, Mass, jan H.-Seventy
workmen, most of them Germans, quit
work at the Plymouth Cordage Com
pany's plant today because. they told
supt. Robert A. Brown. they had been
threatened. The company has been rush
ing big war contracts, presumably for
the allies. The waIkout put over 500 men
out of work
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
MAY MAKE CANADA DRY.
Bill Prohibiting Sale of Liquor Ex.
pected in Parliament

Ottawa, Ontario, Jan. 1.-THE ques-
ton of liquor prohibition in Canada
during the progress of the war is CO.
ing to be fought out in parliament.
This became definitely known when in
the house this afternoon Hon. Charles
Murphy, former secretary of state, ad-
dressed the following inquiry to the
government:
us 1t the intention of the govern
ment to introduce during the present
session of parliament bill restricting
or prohibiting manufacture or sale of
liquor during the war;" =
The answer is evasive and a resoiu-
ton win be moved on the subject in
the house shortly.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Held Up by Negroes on Street.

Alfred Hickman. Az o street northwest.
reported to police yesterday he was held
up by two negroes at Seventh and o
streets northwest shortly after midnight.
One of the negroes pointed a revolver at
him while the other rified his clothes,
stealing $40.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
INVESTIGATE RABBIT STEW.
Pet Cats and Dogs May Have Gone
Into Pot.

Bridgeport. Conn. Jan. T.-Six cat
skins, found in the rear of a restausa nj
pet cats and dogs have been missing.
have started a rigid investigation by the
police and health departments.
The restaurant is patronized by Rem
ington Arms Company employees and by
policemen Its rabbit stew has been @
favorite dish with the police. The pro-
prietor could not account for the presence
of the cat skins.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Allied Aeroes Bombard Bulgarians.

Athens, Jan. H-Fifteen allied aero
planes, setting out from saloniki. have
bombsrded the Bulgarian camp On the
Serbo-Greek frontier. The aviators re-
port that number q BULGARIAN soldiers
were killed and wounded.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Freddie Welch Wins.

Philadelphia, Jan 17.-Freddie weIch
defeated Eddie McAndrews tonight in one
of the fastest bouts ever staged in Phila-
delphia- McAndrews who beat wolgast
and Ritchie. put up a game battle. but
WEIGH outfought and outboxed him.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-18
Spanish Steamer sunk.

London. Jan. 1.-THE Spanish steam
ship Belgica has been sunk at sea. ac-
cording to Lioyds dispatch received to-
day. Twenty-three members of the crew
were picked up.