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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
Famous Old Lady Ends Battle
at Convention of Mine Work
erS-LeaderS Agree to
Bury the HatChet.
WAR OF WORDS COST
ASSOCIATION $12,500
Resolution to Have Committee
Appointed to Probe Charges
Against Officials is
Not Adopted.
international News Service:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 20
Warning factions Of the United
Mine Workers of America buried the
Ratchet just before the noon ad-
journment of the convention today.
Mother Jones appeared upon the
scene just at the finish of the fight
that has been raging for the last 10
hours of the convention over the
resolution asking that a committee
of three be named TO investigate the
international offices. Mother Jones
begged the leaders on each side to
step up on the stage and shake
hands and call it off.
The old lady, beloved by every
miner in the country, demanded a
vote of the convention OH the reso-
luton introduced by Adolph Germer
of Illinois, and which the resolu-
tons committee did not concur on.
The vote was taken and the resolu-
ton was not adopted.
Now boys come up and shake
hands and let's stop lighting" said
Mother Jones.
Scene is Cheered.
Then followed a scene which was
cheered by every man in the house.
Prest John p. White. who did
most of his own talking against the
charges by Germer and Duncan Nc
Donald, sprang to the stage and was
followed by the two men who a few
minutes before had been bitterly as
safIing the officers of the union.
They clasped hands and Germer and
Mcdonald pledged their. support to
the administration.
The resolution was first brought
before the convention yesterday
morning at II o'clock. The fight
waged back and forth the remainder
of the day. 1t was the first business
brought up this morning. Germer
had not finished his talk last night
and he took up the first hour Of to-
days meeting. He was followed by
Pres't White.
Occupied Nine Hours.
The fight occupied nine hours of
the conventions time and cost the
miners about s12,5OO for the CON
vention is conducted at a daily cost
of $4,000.
The battle Of words revolved about
Pres't John p. White. who declared
that the proposed investigation was
a mere excuse of insidious foes Of
unionism to attack the administra-
ton. In the forefront of the fight
on the other side were Adolph Ger
mer and Duncan Mcdonald, both of
Illinois. White read letters written
by Germer to Mcdonald to prove,
he said, that they were asking for
an investigation for political pur-
poses within the organization, and
Mcdonald reiterated that he had
never resorted to the underhand
method of robbing a mans office to
get documents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
OLD DOBBIN CALLED
IN WHEN AUTO BURNS.

Rural patrons on Mail Route
No. are getting their letters by
the old horse delivery method.
because the automobile owned by
william Donahue OF Mishawaka.
the carrier on the route, burned
Tuesday While making his reg
ular delivery Donahue noticed
that the water in the radiator
was boiling and found one OF
the pipes frozen. He lighted a
match 10 thaw IL out and the
gasoline was ignited. The ma
chine was badly damaged.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
MILL DESTROYED.
.national NeWs CIVIC

International News Service.
BLOOMINGTON. Ind, Jan. 20
Fire of unknown origin early today
destroyed the Moadley Stone mill at
Stinesville with a loss estimated at
100000. The mill was built last
year and was considered the finest
in the stone district.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
HITS AT ENGLAND

internatiO News Service:
STOCKHOLM, Jan pa decree
prohibiting the expectation of wood
pulp has been promulgated. 1t goes
into effect tomorrow. This is re-
garded as another measure of re-
prisal against England for the seiz-
ure of Swedish mail
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
SANDS MAY MAKE RACE

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 90
1t was rumored about the state
house today that George w. Sa IN
of South Bend. who won fame in
the Legislature by introducing the
mothers bill" several years ago.
would be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for lieutenant
governor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
SENDS OFT 5. ID. S.

InternatlOnuI NeWs NtTNIct.
HALIFAX, y. $, Jan. 2O.-Gov-
eminent officials today endeavOred
10 get in communication by wireless
with the British steamer POllentia
and learn whether there is any i'm
mediate danger from the leak which
caused the commander TO send out
an IS. o. $" call.
Wireless inquiries were also sent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
DEPOT WAS DESTROYED
More Than 900 Killed at Lille. Say,
Dispatch.
InternatLonaI - se-rLce

Tnfarn0fT0U7- N0"s ~N-TI00-
LONDON. Jan. 2O.-"The Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger." SAYS an Amsterdam
dispatch received today. declared
that the recent explosion at Lille re-
suited in a terrible catastrophe The
munitions depot there completely
disappeared all the men in il being
killed
surrounding houses and factories
were also destroyed. More than 200
were killed and many times that
number injured"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
NOT CERTAIN.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-In re-
Spouse TO a query by Sec'y Of War
Garrison. Mai. Gen. George W.
Goethals today notified the war de-
partment that the report that the
Panama canal would be reopened on
Feb. 1 ; was without foundation. He
said il was impossible to forecast
when the canal would be opened.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
COL. HOUSE IN PARIS

international News Service:
LONDON, Jan. 20-Col. Edward
NJ. House, who is investigating con-
ditions in Europe on a confidential
mission for Pres't Woodrow Wilson,
left for Paris today. He was accom-
panied TO the railway station by Am
bassadOr Page and members of the
United States embassy staff.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
PITS To PORT

international News Service:
FAYAL. Azores Jan. 20.-The
Norwegian steamer Samnanger,
bound from New York 10 Rotterdam
was compelled TO put into port here
today because Of storms which blew
her out OF her course. Part Of her
cargo had been jettisoned.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
LUIL IN BALKANS.

international News Service:
BERLIN. Jan. 20.-The German
war office announced today that the
lun in the Balkans continues.
There is nothing 10 report on the
Balkan front" says the official state
ment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
SUB Is AGROUND.

international News Service:
LONDON. Jan. 20.-The admiral
" announced this afternoon that a
British submarine had gone aground
en- the Dutch coast The crew has
been safe.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
DOCTOR Is DYING.

international News Service:
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Dr. Albert
c. Perveil is said 10 be dying of the
African sleeping sickness which he
contracted two years ago in Belgian
Congo.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
Chauffeur Tells of Murder of
Doctor and Miss Burger.
Says Nerve Failed Him
on First Night.
WOMAN TOOK PART
IN ARRANGING DETAILS
Wanted Murder Done on New
port Side of Ferry Be-
cause She Knew the
Police There.
international News Service:

International News Service:
PROVIDENCE. Il. l.. Jan. 20. -
Mrs. Elizabeth Frances MOhr, for
the moment perhaps the most con-
spicuOus woman in America, today
faced the most trying ordeal of a
life time
II was a reasonable assumption
that the vital opinion of guilt or
innocence of the accused widow
would be established in the minds
Of the jury by the story Of the be-
specialized russell brown negro,
George w. Heals.
The obviously striking chauffeur.
the states star witness had got ss
far in his narrative as Aug. %. four
days before the murder Of DR.
Charles f Mohr and he took up
his recital at that point when he re-
sumed the stand at the opening of
the court.
When the negro Heals resumed
the stand today he testified that final
arrangements for the killing were
made by Mrs. Mohr, Victor Brown
and himself at Mrs. Mohr's home
on the night Of Friday. Aug. p.
Mrs Mohr asked Brown If we
were all ready to do the job" Heals
said.
Heals Was Afraid.
"Brown said yes. but I said I was
afraid Grown said I'd get the
money and Mrs. Mohr said she would
give ne. $4,000"
Heals said Brown asked Mrs.
Mohr where she wanted the shoot
ing done
"She said il would better be on
the Newport side of the ferry be-
cause she knew all the police on
that side and it would be all right,
the negro said.
Brown. though, declined to do the
shooting on the Newport side, Heals
said.
He and Brown went to Mrs Mohr's
house and selected the spot where
the murder was committed, accord
ing TO the chauffeur.
1--WE got the motorcycle" Heals
said. land strapped a pillow on be-
hind fo- me- We went out on the
washington road and when we came
to a dark spot. Brown said: This
would he a good place
Place to Throw Guns.
Then we went on TO Echo lake
and Brown said that would be a
good place 10 throw the guns away.
Mrs. Mohr had told us that she
wanted the guns thrown away
II was planned 10 kill MOhr the
next night, Heals said.
why was il not dOne?" asked
Asst. Atty. Gen. Phillips.
Because lost my nerve"
Heals said IT was taking the doc
tor 10 Bristol. When / came to the
dark place. I got scared and went
faster instead of slowing up.
ION Tuesday night, the night Of
the shooting" the negro said, Il
went alone TO Mrs. MOhr's house.
She gave me final instructions. She
told me that night was the last
chance, as her divorce suit was COM
ing up the first of September.
"She told me that after it was all
over / could have the blue car and
she would give me a good job"
Starts for Newport.
Heals then got down TO the kill
ing. He went 10 Miss Burgers
house with the car as soon as he
left Mrs Mohr He picked up Miss
Burger and the dog and went 10 the
fCo%TT\T-ED OK PAGE THREE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
Owners to Send Ten Special
Trains to Bring Out Amer
iCanS-Carranza Will be
Asked to Protect Parties.
SITUATION ALONG THE
BORDER is IMPROVED
Report That American SOL
dierS Had Been Captured
FaISe-Break in Carran-
"a Camp is Feared.

International News Service:
Ell PASO. Texas. Jan. 2O.-Amer-
lean owners Of mines in northern
Mexico are arranging today to send
10 special trains from the border to
various districts to bring out hun
dreds OF employees who are in peril
Ct death from raiding villa bands
and gangs of Mexican bandits. IN
less the Carranza government fur
nishes military protection for these
trains the mine owners will ask that
they be permitted 10 carry armed
guards on every car.
The American capitalists who have
decided TO stop operating their mines
until "A definite peace is established,
claim 40 have received definite in
formation that marked jealousy
among the Carranza leaders is
threatening 20 destroy the first
chiefs government
Divided Into Two Camps.
As the revolutionists split into the
Carranza and villa factions, so now
il is reported that the Carranzistas
have been divided into two camps,
one headed by Gen. Aware Obregon,
the other by Gen. Pablo Gonzales.
Both these leaders have authorized
Genials of these reports. but Car
rama and Villa also did this when
they parted.
The situation along the border
seemed to have improved today.
When reports reached here yester-
day that seven American troopers
had been kidnapped by Mexicans and
taken across the border near Ha-
Chita. N NJ. feeling became tense
again, but Il was relieved when later
advices stated that the invading
Mexicans had been repulsed by the
American soldiers.
The raiders were identified by men
who saw them as former soldiers in
Villas army, and their leader as a
deserter from the American army.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Clarence +. CASTOR. salesman. Chi
cago; Beulah II. Smucker, Chicago.
Pololiarp Podemski. laborer: Ro-
zalia Trawniska, waitress.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
Latest in the News World

10 the Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi.
which picked up the Pollentia's dis
tress calls and FASTENED to the aid of
the British ship
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
TANK EXPLODES.
iol,al News Service:

international News service:
HOPEWELL, Va, Jan. 2O.-An
acid tank at the Dupont Powder
Co.'S works exploded today. causing
100000 damage TO the plant.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20

international News Service:
PARIS, Jan 20-While the exact
nature Of the negotiations between
Montenegro and Austria were in
doubt today owing to conflicting an
nouncements made here. it was recog-
nized that the Montenegrin army
has been eliminated from the zone
of activities.
An unofficial dispatch from Sou
tart stated that King Nicholas had
rejected Austria's peace terms, but
the Paris newspapers declined 10
credit this and continued their at
tacks on the aged sovereign.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
Peace Terms
Not Accepted
By Montenegro
international News Service:

News Service:
ROME. Jan. 20.-Montenegro has
resumed hostilities against the Aus
tro-Hungar1ans. it was officially an
nounced at the Montenegrin consul
ate here today. The consulate stat
ed that King Nicholas and the Mon
tenegrin government had rejected
the peace terms offered by Austria
and that fighting had been resumed
on all fronts.
King Nicholas and his sons. the
statement adds, are still in Montene-
gro.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-01-20
The WEATHER

INDIANA.-Rain and warmer to-
night: Friday probably fair.
LOWER MICHIGAN.-Snow OF
rain tonight and Friday. warmer to-
night in east portion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, February ls-Ine eoe
ton market was very quiet during 70
days early trading. suggesting .
scattered accounts had been pretty wen
evened up during the violent nuctua
tions earlier in the week Liverpool,
was lower than due. and the weekend
figures indicated rather Disappointing
spinners' takings. and prices neIe
opened at a decline OF TO poiMes'
There was not much selling pressure,
however. and the market held fairy
steady after the call. with Marcn RUINS na
around 11.49. May, Ills, ana Juiy' lI,s.'
or about to points net lower.
vate cables reported continental seilihs
in Liverpool, which was supposed TO oe
against purchases of spot cotton IN 1ne
south yesterday. Reports from the ory
goods trade indicated continued ne
tivity, with large sales at ran River
and with western jobbers reporting go an
active distribution, with good ousi-
ness for forward delivery.
Futures opened steady: March, 1l.4o;
May. HIP; July, 11.s4; october, 1z.lz'
December, 1924.
1895 for July. or within 2 or 8 points
of last nights closing figures, the
market weakened under reports OF
southern hedge selling ana renewed
liquidation, which may possibly nave
been promoted to some extent by re-
ports from Washington that alleged
bearish activities on the New York
cotton exchange were to be lnvestl-
gated. May sold off to 11.60 and July
to 11SO, with the market closing
steady at a net decline OF 10 10 -
points.
Futures closed steady. March, II 50;
May, 11.61: July. 11.s1; OCTOBER lz.oo'
December, 1914.
Spot cotton quiet; middling uplands'
11.45; no sales.
The market closed steady at the de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
ICE CREAM MAKER FINED.
Purchaser Testified to Finding q
DIRTY Rag" in Cream.

An unclean cloth, said to have been
found in ice cream, resulted in con-
victing e. Homer Lacy, proprietor of
an ice cream establishment at 607 New
York avenue northwest, in the Police
Court today. of a charge of violation
of the health ordinance.
Mrs. E. v. O'Donald of ISL 18th street
southeast told Judge Mullowny she
purchased the ice cream from Lacy
and that portion of 1t was served to
children at her home, when she discov-
cred dirty rag" in the ice cream.
Other witnesses also testified as to the
presence Of the rag in the cream.
The defendant declared the rag could
not have gotten into the ice cream at
his place Of business. Judge Mullowny.
however, held him guilty and imposed
a fine OF $40, which be paid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
BEAR OPERATORS BLAMED.
Government to Probe Charge Anent
Low Price Of Cotton.

Representative Helm Of Alabama to-
day told Attorney General Gregory he
believed a combination OF bear opera
tors in New York was responsible for
the low price of cotton.
Assistant Attorney General Todd. in
charge of the antitrust prosecutions.
was present at the conference, and an
investigation to determine whether the
Sherman antitrust act has been vio-
lated will be made by agents OF the
department. No formal charges or evil
dence was produced today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, February 1s.--Butter-
Firm: receipts. 5.229 tubs; creamery ex-
tras (s2 score). 34has5: creamery
(higher scoring), 35hasS: hrsts. 3oa34;
seconds, 27a29.
Eggs-Firm; receipts. 1897 cases:
fresh gathered. extras. 25ka2s: extra
firsts, 24ha AIS; frsts. 23ha24: seconds.
22a23; nearby hennery whites, fine to
fancy. 2sa30; nearby hennery browns.
25a27.
Cheese-Steady: receipts, To- boxes:
state. whole milk. held. colored. specials.
1Sa18k: do. white. IS: do, colored,
average fancy. 17ha17x: do. white.
17kai7A; fats. current make. spe-
cials. II; DO. average run. 17a17A..
Live pouitry-Quiet: sales reported az
follows: Chickens. 15ha16; fowls, IS;
turkeys. 20. Dressed quiet prices un-
changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, February 19.-Cot,
ton was nervous and unsettled AROUND
the opening of the market today, los
ing to points in the first half hour
of business. Short selling was stimu-
lated by poor cables. Moderate buy
ing resulted from weekend covering
on the part of recent sellers.
Futures opened steady. Opening DIG !:
March, 1920: May, 11.47; July. ll.7o;
October, 11.sS; December, 1905.
After a recovery and net ADVANCE
eytreme weakness under heavy selling,
caused by unfavorable political talk.
and a sharp slump put prices OF the
old crops 20 to 81 points under yester-
days close. At the lowest October was
IA points under.
Spot cotton steady: unchanged.
Sales on the spot. 1.7s0 bales: to arrive.
265 bales. Good ordinary, 9.s7: strict
good ordinary. 1897: low middling'
1887; strict low middling. 11.12; mid
ding. 11.37; strict middling, 1852; good
middling, 1874; strict good middling.
1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
RECORD SLIGHT GAINS
ON LOCAL EXCHANGE
Ianston Receivers Half a Point and
Capital Traction
Brings 881a.
Washington Gas IS Are the Leaders
in the Bond List-Trad-
ing About Fair.

Slightly frmer prices were recorded
In several instances at the session OF
the local stock exchange today; trad
ing was fair, about the average amount
of business being transacted.
CAPITAL Traction stock sold an odd lot
at ss1s during call and closed with
more offerings at that figure ana 90
bid. After call a bid OF $50 brought
out another small lot.
Lanston sold 20 shares at 81 y. which
is a half point better than the last safe
of record, but yet under the average
prevailing price. The stock closed Win
81 bid and IS asked.
In the bond list Washington Gas SIS
led in activity, $500 selling at 1e''
at which more were offered. Inc CLOS
ing bid was 1868.
Washington Railway As sold $4,000
at s0AasOss. Potomac Consolidated S's
brought 99A for $1,000.
washington Gas stock sold 5 shares
at II and 13 shares of washington
Railway preferred brought S1ss.
Record of the Week.
During the past week 524 shares OF
stock and $4,000 in bonds changed
hands on the local exchange A coih-
parison of the opening and closing
prices shows that, Capital Traction
gained an eighth: Washington Railway
preferred lost an eighth: Washington
Gas gained three-quarters; Norfolk and
Washington Steamboat gained a quar-
ter and Lanston lost ! ~ points.
In the bond list Capital Traction 5s
lost q of a point; Washington Railway
As lost q; Potomac Consolidated %
lost V and Riggs Long SIS gained Y of
a point
Condition of the Treasury.
The condition of the United States
Treasury yesterday was:
Net balance in general fund, $685.
366.S13.
Total receipts, s2.306.632.
Total payments. $1.6Ss.6s4.
The deficit this fiscal year is s60,64o.-
go, against a deficit Of $83,642.912 last
year, exclusive of Panama canal and
public debt transactions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
Woman's Press Association Meets,

National Press Association wSs held at
the Raleigh Hotel last night, Informal
addresses being delivered by Represent
alive Sherwood Of Ohio. Representative
Cooper of wisconsin and others. Mrs.
Grace Porter Hopkins. first vice presi-
dent, presided. A musical program was
furnished by Mrs. Lenore Sherwood,
Mrs. Charles Bennett Smith and Mrs.
Edward P. Smith. Among the out-of-
town visitors was Mrs. Olive Lee, state
vice president Of the Woman's Press
Association of Texas. Upon the return
of Mrs. Mary Lockwood, president Of
the organization, from Florida, a
breakfast will be given In her nonor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
Georgetown '1s Arranges Prom.

These members Of the class Of 1918 of
the Georgetown University Law School
have been named to make arrange
ments for a class prom to be held in
the near future:
Thomas Ryan. chairman: David Aid
ken. Caesar Aielo. Edward Burns,
Robert Dawkins. Edward F. Duffy.
George e. Edelin,, Rufus Hardy, John
Harms. John B. Keller. Jerry Massey,
Paul b. Mccarthy. Joseph 6. McGar-
raghy. John c: Myetts. George Morri-
sey. William A. Needham, Edmund ].
OBoyle, John J. O'Day, William
O'Hagan. John G. Petritz, William 6.
Preus. Raymond Rocca and Joseph M.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
Mrs. Leonard Still Unconscious.

Mrs. Elizabeth Leonard, seventy-ave
years old. who was overcome by gas
at her home. SIT 9Th street northwest
has not yet regained consciousness
She was reported this afternoon at
Casualty Hospital rs having gained a
little strength. and the blood trans
fusion operation may be the means
of saving her life. Arrangements for
the funeral Of Michael Leonard. her
husband. who died as a result Of in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
New York Mercantile Paper.

NEW YORK. February 1s.-Mercantils
paper. 3a3N; sterling 60-day bills, Al y !:
demand. 4.76h, cables. AT; francs. de-
mand. 5.s7h: cables. 5.s7; marks. de-
mand. 74h: cables. 1914: kronen. de-
mand. 1874; cables. 1914; guilders. de-
mand, 42h. cables. 42h; lires. demand,
$40; cables, S.ss; rubles, demand, 80;
cables, 32A; bar silver. 56x. Mexican
dollars. 43h: government bonds. steady
railroad bonds, steady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
POWDER STOCKS.
LONDON TONE IS CHEERFUL.
Rubber and Oil Shares Are the
Firm and Active Spots.

LONDON. February 19.-The stock
market maintained a cheerful tone to-
day on the Russian war news Rubber
and oil shares were firm and active
spots. the war loan and consoIs har-
dened fraction. and foreign bonds re-
ceived attention. but otherwise bust
ness was small.
American securities were neglected
prices showing irregular changes.
Money was in better supply owing tn
government disbursements Discount
rates were steady. American exchange
was nrre r at 476& for cable transfers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-19
Building Permits.

Building permits were issued TODAY
to the following:
Miss Gene McWilliams, to build two
stores at 2I4s-5l Pennsylvania avenue
northwest; architect. Frederick b.
Pyle; builder. Meitzier & Mckay: esti-
mated cost, $3.50
w. ]. Fathers. to repair dwelling at
2o23 street northwest: estimated
cost, $3.50.