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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
BRANDEIS CASE HEARINGS
TO BE OPEN TO PUBLIC
Senate Subcommittee Decides Mat
ter Is Too Important for
Closed Doors.

Public hearings on the nomination of
Louis d. Brandeis of Boston to be an
associate justice of the Supreme Court
of the United States will be held by the
judiciary subcommittee of the Senate.
beginning Wednesday. This decision
was reached by the subcommittee to-
day after an examination of a large
number of communications bearing on
the nomination which have reached the
committee since President Wilson sent
Mr.. Brandeis' name to the Senate.
Members of the subcommittee stated
that the committee decided upon pub
lie hearings because of the Importance
of the matter. Advocates and pro-
testants against confirmation Of, Mr..
Brandeis will be heard. The first case
to be taken up, it was reported. would
relate to Mr.. Brandeis' connection with
the United Shoe Machinery Company.
Later Clifford Thorne, railroad commits
sioner of Iowa, will be heard regarding
Mr.. Brandeis' attitude toward the per
cent railroad rate case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
BIG BANK FOR PHILIPPINES.
Legislature Authorizes an Institu-
ton With Capital of $4,000, 900.

MANILA, February 5.-The legisla-
ture adjourned today after having en-
acted an inheritance tax and also a
bill for an insular bank with a capital
of s1O,OOO,O00. The bank will be author
lied to loan money on farms and other
real estate and to issue loans and do q
general bank business. The new in
stitution is to be inaugurated within
six months.
The assembly's last act was to adopt
resolution requesting the United
States Congress to take definite action
looking to a settlement of the question
of the independence of the Philippines.
The extra session of the legislature.
which will begin February II, was
called primarily to decide upon a po-
litical and administrative code.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
GETS VERDICT FOR $50, 900.
Michael Killilea Awarded Damages
by Jury From J. P. Morgan.

MINEOLA. l.. J.. February 5.-Michae ell
killilea. dairyman. who was employed
by j. p Morgan on his estate at East
Island. Glen Cove. has won a verdict
for $4,000 damages against Mr. Morgan
for injuries suffered on the night of
July 13 last when Mr.. Morgan was shot
by Frank Holt, also known as Eric
Muenter.
After the shooting rope was
stretched across a bridge leading to Mr.,
Morgans house to prevent automobil-
lists from entering the grounds Kill
lilea. who was riding a bicycle, ran
against the rope and was thrown, suf-
fering injury which physicians say
dooms him to total blindness. He sued
Mr.. Morgan for $4,000. but a jury last
night gave him a verdict for $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
CONDITIONS NORMAL
IN C0NSTANnN0PLE
U. S. Ambassador Morgenthau, on
Way Home, So Informs
News Agency.

BERLIN. February 5. by wireless to
Sayville. n. Y.-The American ambas-
sador at Constantinople, Henry Nor
senthau, who has arrived at Berlin on
his way to the United States, said in
an interview today. as given out by the
Overseas News Agency. that the situa-
tion in Constantinople at present was
almost normal and there was no scare
ity of food. The American embassy, he
said. is extremely busy, inasmuch as it
represents the interests of no less tf1an
ten nations,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
INVITATIONS FOR PRESIDENT,
Southern Cities Want to Be Included
in Itinerary.

Invitations for President Wilson to
visit cities in the south arrived at the
White House today in large numbers.
Gov. Harris telegraphed asking him to
Do to Georgia, Senator James invited
him tn Paducah and Louisville. KY,
and Senator Sheppard urged him to
visit Dallas. Galveston and other points
inATexas.
If President Wilson decides to make
a second speaking trip he probably will
visit Cincinnati and places in Arkan-
sas, Texas. Louisiana. Mississippi.
Georgia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Alabama. Kentucky and Tennes-
see.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
CONDITIONS NEAR NORMAL.
Washington State Recovering From
Effects of Recent SnoWstorm.

SEATTLE, Wash, February 5.-Ex-
cept for the danger of serious floods
and snow slides cuased by the melting
snow, conditions in western Washing
ton, which has been snowbound since
Tuesday night, are. rapidly approaching
normal today.
The Northern Pacific cleared its dou
BILE track line across the Cascade noun
tains yesterday and trains which had
been held in the mountains three days
moved across the summit in a steady
procession. Other lines expected to
clear their tracks before the day Is
over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Speedy Motor Boat for Coast Work.

NEW YORK, February 5.-A manu-
facturer Of motor boats. who has an
exhibit at the motor boat show. an
nounced today that a representative Of
the Navy Department has ordered the
building of a high speed, sixteen-cylin-
der, S00-horsepower boat for use in
the coast patrol service. The boat will
have speed of more than forty miles
an hour, and be equipped with small
caliber guns and a torpedo tube. Sew
eral boats of this type are now being
used by the Russian government in the
Baltic sea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Toledo Has $1O6,OO0 Fire.

TOLEDO, February Fire in the
Heart of the business district early this
morning caused damage estimated at
$1O6,OOO. 1t started in the Rupp & Bow
man Company drug store. which is a total
loss, estimated at $4,000. The Franklin
Printing and Engraving Company. adjoin-
ing, suffered $4,000 loss. mostly by smoke
and water. Damage to the Rupp & Bow
man building was $4,000. There were
several smaller losses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
SUPPLIES FOR FLOOD VICTIMS.
Loaded Army Mules Start From San
Diego for Devastated Country.

SAN DIEGO. Cal, February o.
Twelve United States cavalry mules.
each laden with 200 pounds of supplies.
are to start from here today for the
back country which was devastated by
the recent floods. Rations at several
places were reported to be running
short, but because OF the impossible
condition of the roads it was not pos
sible to dispatch relief.
More than $4,000 has been subscribed
toward the relief Of the nood sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
REACHES 71ST MILESTONE.
Senator John Walter Smith of Mary.
land Celebrates Birthday,

Senator John Walter Smith of Mary
land, chairman of the Senate District
committee, today celebrated the seven
ty-frst anniversary of his birth. The
senator spent most of the day in Balti-
more, busily engaged, as usual. the Sem
ate having adjourned over today.
Senator Smith was born in Snow Hill,
Md, February 5, 1S45, and his home
still is in that place. He has served
in the House of Representatives and
has been governor of his state several
times. He was elected to the Senate in
1908 to succeed the late Senator Whyte
and has since been reelected. his term
expiring March 3, 1921.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Approaches Second Time.
KAISER ON WEST FRONT;
PLANNED AERIAL RAID

LONDON, February 5.-A report from
Berlin via Copenhagen states that En-
peror William has been on the western
front for some time and was in the
neighborhood of the Belgian frontier
when the attacks on Loos took place.
Admiral Won Tirpitz and Prince
Henry accompanied him, according to
the report. and the three were present
at a Headquarters council where the
details of the Zeppelin raid on Eng
land were planned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
GERMANS CLAIM REPULSE
OF FRENCH AND BRITISH

BERLIN. February 5. by wireless to
Sayville, N Y-The breakdown Of a
French hand grenade attack south of
the somme .and the repulse Of British
attempt to advance south of La Bassee
canal are announced by German army
headquarters today.
Continuation Of heavy artillery hre
by the, French in the Champagne and
the Argonne Is also reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate.
Not in session.

Senates
Not in session.
Judiciary subcommittee decided
to hold open hearings on nom-
ination of Louis D. Brandeis to
be justice of United States Su-
preme Court.
Public lands committee heard
western men on 640-acre grazing
homestead bill.
Houses
Met at noon.
Resumed debate on Indian ap-
preparation bill.
Gov. Goethals of Panama Canal
Zone continued his discussion of
canal needs before appropria-
tions committee.
Ways and means committee
democrats formally chose Rep
resentative Humphreys of Missis-
sippi as chairman Of the new
House committee on flood con-
troll and selected the committee
personnel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05

( "sIDELIGHTS UPON THE LIFE
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN.'
"NEW STUDIES OF PREsI-
DENT LINCOLN AS A POLL
TICIAN.' by CHARLES NJ.
PEPPER.
SOCIAL LIFE AT THE WHITE
HOUSE DURING THE LIN
coin ADMINISTRATIONS
"IT IS BETTER TO STOP THE
INVADER FROM LANDING
( THAN TO HAVE A BLOODY
LINE OF TRENCHES FROM
VERMONT TO SOUTH CARO-
LIMA" Writes FREDERICK
I PALMER.
I RICHARD HARDING DAVIS
describes the trenches on the
heights Of the Neusc.
"HOW PAID MY WAY INTO
ENGLISH sOCTETY.' the ac-
tual experiences Of an Ameri-
can uOmun ,cho did it,
I "THE NINTH CIRCLE" an an
I usual soar story, BY CLARE p
PEELER.
! "HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR
! MEMORY,' by II. ARLINGTON
BRUCE.
\ "THEY ALL BECOME FARM
I ERS AT LAST''-n fwo-pdge
spread of photographs.
\ "THOMAs CONES INTO HIS
J OWN" a1orth-while bit of
fiction, by FLORENCE RYER-
son.
\ "WE FIND 1T HARD TO SAVE"
by ALBERT W. ATWOOD.
"DIGGING HEALTH IN THE
GARDEN" by DIR. EDWIN
+. BOWERS.
4 "WHY THE SUPREME COURT
NEVER LEAKS" BY FRED c.
KELLY.
\ "THREE MEN, ALL OF THEM
DOING UNUSUAL /WORK,
CHIEVE REMARKABLE
SUCCESS" BY JAMES B. NOR
l ROW.
i "EMPRESS EUGENE, NINETY
Y YEARS OF AGE, WORKS FOR
X RELIEF OF WOUNDED SOL
y DIERS."
"CHIL LDREN'S CLOTHES
X CHANGE FROM OLD-TIME
y SIMPLICITY" by ANNE RIT-
X TENHOUSE.
X THE RAMBLER ,orites of "THE
y DEAN HOUSE NEAR BEN
X MING"
X FRANK G. CARPENTER describes
y the GREAT FISHERIES OF
K ALASKA.
Z "POKER IS AN EXPENSIVE
y PAsTIME FOR MEMBERS OF
|( FOREIGN LEGION IN THE
TRENCHES" says STERLING
n HEILIG.
h "RECENT EVENTS IN THE
EUROPEAN WAR GIVE NEW
\ IMPORTANCE TO CATTARO,
X THE DOOR OF THE LOWER
y ADRIATIC."
N "NECESSITY ALWAYS CASTS
n FIFTEEN-INCH GUNS" by
" HERBERT KAUFMAN.
R In The
B Sunday Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Food Shortage Alarming Norway.

LONDON. February 5.-The scarcity
of foodstuffs in Norway has increased
alarmingly during the past few weeks
and the local dealers throughout the
country have organized for the purpose
of regulating importations in order to
prevent an increase in prices. The new
organization will approach the British
government in an endeavor to negotiate
an arrangement for the importation
of foodstuffs, similar to the arrange
ment with the other branches of the
Norwegian trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Fate of Woman and Two Ne
groes Charged With Staying
Physician Pending.
JUDGE, IN CHARGE, SAYS
LAW KNOWS NO COLOR
Three Separate Verdicts May Be Re-
turned, Though All Were In.
dicted Together. \

PROVIDENCE. r. l., February S.
The case of Mrs. Elizabet F.. Mohr,
Cecil Brown and Henry H. Spellman.
charged with the murder of DIR. C.
Franklin Mohr, the woman's husband.
last August. was given to the jury at
1915 O'Clock today.
Judge Stearns in his charge to the
jury declared that it was their duty IL
they concluded the state had proved its
case to say Guilty whatever the
consequences, in each case or in any
case.
Charge to the Jury.
The law recognizes no color. no
creed" the court said. PAY no regard
to the fact that one defendant is a
woman and two are colored men.
They are three citizens on trial and 1
charge you not to allow any prejudice
or feeling excepting an honest desire
to do impartial justice, to enter your
minds.
The law in regard to principals in
a crime" the court explained. lis this;
Where any persons are present. aiding
and abetting in the actual commission
of a crime-in this case it is murder
they are equally guilty with those who
actually commit the crime. Mrs. Mohr
has been indicted as an accessory be-
fore the fact. If you find she hired.
aided. procured. assisted one or both
of the other defendants. she is guilty.
Jury to Give Three Verdicts.
Judge Stearns then explained the de-
gree of proof necessary to convict. say
ing: All three defendants are in
dicted together. but you will bring in
three verdicts. The verdicts will be
individual. as though there had been
three separate trials"
The court asserted that under the law
an accessory cannot be convicted un-
less one or both of the principals is
found guilty, and. therefore, that it was
logical that the jury first determine
whether Brown and Spellman were
guilty.
Discusses Healis' Testimony.
Discussing the testimony Of George W.
Heals. Dr. Mohr's chauffeur. who turn
ed states evidence. the court said the
reliance to be placed on his story rest
ed with the jurors.
Heals is a puzzling figure in this
case" said the judge. Its a fair Ques-
tion how much of his statement is true
and how much is false"
The@co said no confession was
made by Mrs. Mohr, but that, according
to the state. she had made threats
against her husband. 1t was for the
jury to determine the value of these al
legged threats.
Inasmuch as confessions are only to
be taken as against the persons making
them. it was also pointed out. the al
legged confessions OF Brown and SPELL
man were not to be considered as
against Mrs. Mohr.
Mrs. Mohr left the courtroom shortly
after the judges charge was finished. al
though large crowd remained. evidently
with the expectation that an early verdict
would be brought in. Judge Stearns left
the courthouse at II AS O'clock. at which,
hour luncheon was ordered for the jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
U. S. WILL PAY GREECE
ON MONEY ORDER CLAIM

ATHENS, Greece, February 5.-The
American minister to Greece, Garrett
Droppers, has reached an agreement
with the Greek authorities for immedi-
ate payment of S.O00.0O0 drachmas in
settlement of the claim of Greece for
the amount due from the United States
of payment of money orders. Hence
forth payments will be made at fixed
rate of exchange.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
King George Appears in Public.

LONDON. February 5. 4:o5 p.m.-King
George today made his first public ap-
pearance since he suffered injury from
an accident while reviewing the British
troops in France last October His
majesty attended a performance of
Verdis Requiem, in memory of the sol.
ldiers who have fallen in the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Magazine Art Director Dead

NEW YORK, February 5.-AleXander
Wilson Drake. seventy-three years old,
art director of the Century Magazine
from 1870 until 1913. died last night at
his home in this city after long ILL
ness. He was identified with many
important art movements in this coun-
try and was largely instrumental in
bringing about the new school at wood
engraving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
ADMITS ZEPPELIN Liz
HAS NOT BEEN FOUND

LONDON. February 5.-An official
communication issued in Berlin admits
that Zeppelin Liz has not returned
from a reconnoitering flight. and that
inquiries concerning the airship have
been without result
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
PLAN TO CRUSH ZAPATA.

GALVESTON. Tex, February "A
dispatch from Mexico City received by
sthe Mexican consulate here today says
10000 men are being prepared for a
campaign against the Zapata forces in
the states of Morelos and Oaxaca. to
start within ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Says Berlin Is Much Changed.

Mr.. Morgenthau found Berlin much
changed since his last visit here, about
eight years ago, but considered the
change to be to the advantage of the
city.
The ambassador came from Con-
stantinople with the German minister
to Persia. Prince Henry NXXI Reuss.
and Vice Admiral vB Gsedom. who has
been supervising construction Of coast
defenses on Gallipoli peninsula.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Lansing Proposal Not Received.

BERLIN, February ). via London. Feb
ruary There are no new develop
ments here today in the Lusitania case,
while news is being awaited from
Washington. With regard to the pro-
posals of Secretary Lansing on the sub
tect OF submarine warfare and the arm
ing OF merchantmen. the Associated
Press is authoritatively informed that
they have not so far been submitted to
Germany.
The koelnische Nolks Zeitung. an Or
gan OF the Catholic party. says that
the proposals given in the cabled
reports are absolutely unacceptable. as
their acceptance would signify the
abandonment OF the entire German sub
marine campaign against the commerce
OF the allies.
With regard to the Lusitania ques-
tion, the Folks Zeitung says that II Mr..
Wilson is correctly reported as de-
manding that Germany recognize that
the sinking OF the Lusitania was illegal
and unjustiied by the theory OF re-
prisals. then there can be only one an
sWer-a fiat refusal.
The tension created by the latest de-
velopments in the Lusitania case evil
IDENTIFY is lessening. Most of the after
noon papers do not discuss the situa-
tion today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Program May Be Blocked.

1t is possible, however, that some OF
the appropriation bills may reach the
Senate in time to block this program
particularly as the water power bill is
sure to give rise to a long debate in the
Senate.
AS was reported in The Star before
the Sheppard bill was brought into the
Senate by the District committee and
placed on the calendar. the opponents
of prohibition are basing large hopes
on the adoption of an amendment pro-
vding for referendum of the LIQUOR
question to the people of the District
Some senators who will vote for the bill
have said that they will also be in
clined to support referendum amend
ment, believing in local option Many
prohibitionists. however. are opposed to
the adoption OF such an amendment
and Will do their best to defeat it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
ATTEMPT TO BLOW UP
BIG BRIDGE SUSPECTED
Guards Twice Detect Man Trying
to Approach Structure
From Ice.

MONTREAL. February 5.-What is
believed to have been an attempt to
blow up the Victoria bridge was frus-
trated last night by militia guards, it
| was learned today.
About midnight the guards noticed
a man making his way toward the
| bridge on the ice. He was picked out
| by the searchlights and when chal-
! lenged retreated without answering.
Approaches Second Time.
About 4 o'clock a man was again de-
tected trying 20 reach the bridge from
| the ice When he refused to answer a
challenge he was fired at. but sue
ceeded in making his escape.
An investigation started by the
militia authorities has convinced them
that an attempt to destroy the bridge
was intended.
| The Victoria bridge crosses the st.
| Lawrence and is used by the Grand
Trunk railway and the Delaware and
Hudson railway. 1t is a mile and a
half long and has been guarded by SOL
! ders since the outbreak of the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Train Service Excellent.

He said the new express service be-
tween Berlin and Constantinople was
excellent, and that the train on which
he made the trip compared favorably
with the best in America.
Mr.. Morgenthau will go from Berlin
to Copenhagen to take ship there for
New York on Danish steamer He
will make a report to President Wilson
about Balkan affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Compelled to Fall Back To-
ward Drien River, Is Report
in Athers.
ALLIES OF THE ENTENTE
ASSEMBLE AT DURAZZO
Strong Austrian Forces Joining
Armies Before Saloniki-U. S.
Aid for Montenegrins Asked.

ATHENS. February 5.-The PATHS
SAYS it learns that Bulgarian troops
operating in southern Albania have sur
fered number of checks. owing to the
difficulty Of obtaining supplies. and have
been compelled to fall back toward the
Drien river.
"A fresh Bulgarian expedition in Al
bania,'' says the newspaper. seems dif-
ficult, Essad Pasha. the provisional presi-
dent of Albania. having occupied all the
strategic positions with a part of the
Serbian troops reformed at Durazzo The
total number of Serbians landed at Corfu
up to the present is 10000
Montenegrins at Durazzo.
A dispatch from Durazzo announces
that 1000 Montenegrin troops, with three
generals and fourteen other officers. have
arrived there after difficult and fatiguing
retreat. All were under orders from Gen.
Vukotitch former premier and minister
of war of Montenegro, whom they left be-
hind at Podgortza.
The dispatch adds that. strong Aus
trian contingentS are crossing the San
jak on their way to join the forces
which are to attack Saloniki. and that
light Austrian columns are bivouaking,
without advancing, between the Rivers
Matt and Ishni, in northern Albania.
Peace Pourparlers Delayed.
Vienna newspapers state that peace
pourparlers with Montenegro have not
yet begun. according to Vienna dis
patch transmitted by Reuters Am
sterdam correspondent. The reason
given is that neither Prince Mirko,
| second son of King Nicholas, who re-
manned in Montenegro, nor the three
NAMED, possess any authority to en-
gage in the negotiations.
Asks q. S. Red Cross Aid. -
NJ Radovich, the Montenegrin minis
ter, has requested the American Red
Cross Society to undertake the feeding
of the people destitute in Montenegro
There are 10000 persons in the coun-
| try. he says. without food
DR.. Edward w. Ryan. who has ar
rived here from Brindfsi. says the ship
Menhir has been chartered by the
American relief clearing house to take
the last 1000 Serb civilians from
DuraZzo to the Island of Corsica.
Rumanian War Credit.
AMSTERDAM. February "a Bucha-
rest dispatch says that at yesterdays g
minister of finance introduced a bill
authorizing a supplementary military
credit of fS.000,00O. Total war credits
g.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Rumanian War Credit.

AMSTERDAM. February 5.-A Bucha-
rest dispatch says that at yesterdays
sitting of the Rumanian chamber the
minister of finance introduced bill
authorizing a supplementary military
credit Of fS.000,00O. Total war credits
thus far amount to f24,000,0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
WEATHER.

Threatening and warmer tonight
Tomorrow partly cloudy: colder in the
afternoon; moderate southerly Winds
Temperature for the past twenty four
hours: Highest, AZ, at pm. today;
lowest, 90, at Z am. today.
Full report on page 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05

Surviving Members Of Bodyguard Of President Lincoln
They live in Washington and still meet each year
recall the stirring days when they known Lin
coins Faithful Germans You will find this article
tomorrow in The Sunday Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-02-05
Point Emphasized.

one point which was emphasized to-
day. and which bears on the time which
must elapse before President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing come to de-
clsion, is that any change of whatever
character in a diplomatic document oil
such far-reaching Importance. not only
10 the coming developments of the Eu-
ropean war. but which may possibly
some time in the future affect the naval
operations of the United States. mus,
be subjected to the most thorough and
painstaking analysis with a full con-
sideration of its consequences.