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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-07
SEEKS TO SHIELD
HUSBANDS NAME
Mrs. Modieska Declines TO Discuss
Birth Except to Say She Told
Attorney the Truth.
EMOTION RENT ON THE STAND
All Members OF Family Seem TO Be
With Wife OF Bridge Expert in
Divorce Proceedings.
EMOTION RENT ON THE STAND

Chicago, April Although Mrs.
Felicia Modjeska is evidently deter
mined to win the higher separation al
lowanCe for which she is suing Ralph
Modjeska, the bridge expert, she is I'M
willing to introduce any sensational
evidence in the trial
Another reference came up yester-
day about the cloud cast over the birth
Of Mr.. Modjeska His wife was I'M
willing TO discuss it other than 10 say
that she told his attorney the truth
about her husbands birth and that she
told her husband at the time of his last
suit for divorce that she would do ev-
erything in her power to defend the
family name
Il told him I didn't want to have TO
go through the same proceedings as
his mother" said Mrs Modjeska in
low voice.
Mrs Modjeska is also said TO have
written the truth about Mr. Modjeskas
birth to her son Felix in California, but
says that this was in accordance with
an agreement with her husband.
Emotion Racks Wife.
Mrs. Modjeska took the stand both
afternoon and morning She was
dressed entirely in black, and remained
yelled. 1t was difficult for her to con-
troll her voice, and from time to time
she lost her composure and became
confused about dates.
She testified to the complete agree
ment and friendliness between herself
and her husband up to the time he
started his divorce proceedings, and
also stated the three conditions under
which she was willing to procure d.
vorce when Mr.. Nodjeska offered her
100000, including insurance.
One of the Conditions.
One Of these conditions was that he
should live with the family for three
years, until Marylka should be old
enough to marry, and if at any time
during those years she should marry
he would be free at once.
Il should be toe old for my freedom
after three years" Mr.. Modjeska is
stated TO have said.
In the afternoon Charles, the young
est son, who returned from Cornell
university TO testify. took the stand
He read several affectionate letters
written 10 him by his father at differ
ent periods.
Mr. MOdjeska leaned forward intent
ly during the reading. but his son did
not glance at him-looking only at his
mother.
Whole Family With Mother.
The whole family seems to have
sided with the mother-One Of the
facts counsel for the defendant brought
out, alleging the mother had Influenced
them. They sat smiling and whisper
ing on one side of the table. while on
the other was the father whose letters
showed how fond he was of them. espe-
cially the boy.
Mrs. Modjeska stated that she could
not live in the manner to which she
had been accustomed for less than $500
Or $500 a month. At present she is
getting $3.50 for herself and daughter
Cross-examination of Mrs. Modjeska
was postponed until Monday owing to
delay in translating several letters
from Polish into English.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-07
Ih7z2(aIE1E}}!eatre

pleting the cast, in their favorite roles
at the Illinois theatre, Sunday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-07

An underworld story of the Jim
ME Valentine" type is to be the next
Fine Arts vehicle for Norma Tai
madge. This was written by Bernard
McConville and contains three big
dramatic parts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-07

at the home of Judge and Mrs. C.
Turner and family.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Success
'ardanenes Affair
For Operations
hat Dangerous

Berlin by wireless to Sayvlle L. l., Jan. 10 Three
days of fierce fighting preceded the allied withdrawal
from the Gaipol peninsula the Consantinope war office
announced today in reporting the greatest Turk victory
of the war.
Artillery sank an allied transport filled with soldiers,
and enormous booty taken by the Ottomans, which
has not yet been counted
Constantinope today made festival over the with
drawa which marks the ends of British dreams of right
ing the city of the Faithful Schools held session. and
the city was flag draped Everywhere there was joy att
this elimination of the campaign.
Berlin newspapers pointed out that by the abandon
ment of this campaign the British lost heavily in prestige
as well as enormously in men, ships and money And at
the same time they pointed with ridicule to Premier
Asquith's declaration after Turkey joined the central
powers that thereby she was committing suicide.
They hailed with delight the fact that the Dardaneles
abandonment releases powerful Turk force for service
elsewhere
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Decline In War Stocks
Emphasized Again Today

Copyright 1915 by the New York Ev-
ening Post)
New York, Jan l0.-The renewed de-
cline Of war stocks today merely om.
phasized tho already evident fact that
they have moved since the month be-
gan, on the basis Of general principles
rather than ON specific news. Perhaps
the most reasonable supposition is that
the people engaged on large scale in
speculative exploitation Of these stocks
had to buy heavily 70 check their burd-
en- during the "January rcinvostmonts
days" and that the Anarket would not
take the realizing sales except at sharp
concessions. No result is more familiar
under similar conditions
A similar attempt TO jack up unstable
speculation in the last weeks Of 10
and to sell the resultant extra holdings
after the new year led TO tho most vio-
lent break in prices Of this period since
1906 and 1910.
As usual, the break in war stocks 20.
day affected the rest Of the market
But the other declines were unimport'
ant. Tho closing was uncertain but
there was no positive recovery. Invest
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
GENERAL MONRO WILL
BECOME ARMY LEADER
Commander Who Succeeded
Hamilton Has Shown
Sterling Qualities

written for the United Press }

(Written for the United Press.)
New York, Jan. 10-Brtisn abandon
ment Of the Dardanelles campaign
brings into prominence new leader
who Great Britain will inevitably build
her future hopes. This man Is General
Monro, since retirement of General
Ian Hamilton, has been in charge of
the ill.starred expedition. He has shown
large qualities Of decision, independ-
ence, and efficiency since he was ap-
pointed TO the Galipoli campaign in
October.
He Immediately recommended evacu-
alton of the peninsula, but his report
was not taken as the final word in tho
situation until Earl Kitchener confirm
ed his view through personal inspec-
tion Of that region.
Msnro was thereupon given the task
Of accomplishing the withdrawal. This
was one Of the most difficult duties Of
the whole war, but Monro fulfilled IL
with practically no losses. And, it is
hard to match mis- feat in the annals Of
successful retreats.
Monro now goes TO France to sue
ceed Sir Douglas Haig, as chief of
staff. Upon Monroe will devolve the
direction of the expected offensive in
the spring, n move that may be fraught
with Importance for the allies arms.
Tho failure OF the Turks to punish
the retiring British confirms criticisms
Of the ability Of the Turks when il
comes to staging an effective often
siye. This view has the effect in Eng
land Of Strengthening the general idea
that Egypt is secure from any often
siye by the sultan = followers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
President In Command.

Washington, Jan. 10-President viii
son, taking charge Of the battle for
his military preparedness program, will
take his case squarelv to the people,
and ask that they give him moral sup
port.
His first appeal will probably be ON
January 27, either at tho banquet OF
tho Merchants and Manufacturers as
sociation at Baltimore, or at the Rail-
road Businessmen s association in New
York. In either case, preparedness will
be his subject
the White House stated today that
the president expects the international
situation to clear rapidly, and that
when this is out Of the way, he will
concentrate his efforts on national
defense. "
That his personal direction Of tho
situation is necessary is evident from
tho embarrassing problem the admin
istration faces in congress- in view of
the fact that reports say the rank and
file Of tao party in the central states
arc opposed to the program, while tao
democratic floor leaders are not active
ly supporting the plan.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Biz Turk Army Leleased.

London, Jan. 10.-With the Dardan-
elles region completely cleared of Brit
ish forces, it was estimated today that
100000 Turks a!tl several thousand
guns which have been holding the al
lies in check on Gallipoli peninsula are
now free for service elsewhere. An
nouncement of the entire abandonment
Of the Dardanellcs campaign came last
night, following statement few
days since of clearance OF most of the
Gallipoli region.
The Turks thus freed constitute
many prize corps which, it is believed,
will Immediately engage in the pro.
posed campaign against Egypt or will
attempt to drive the British out Of
Mesopotamia. Fewer than 10000
Turks are needed to garrison the Oar.
daneles forts.
The disposition Of the withdrawn al
lies is withheld by the censor but prob
ably they have been sent either to the
Balkans or to Egypt. At the same
time, the fleet aiding the land forces
is available for service elsewhere.
Though Constantinople claimed that
the withdrawal was attended by heavy
losses, the public here generally dis
credits taese stories and believes Cen
cral Monro s report that only one mar
phase of the situation, the Daily Mai
today declared that this made the with
drlwal the "most glorious failure il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
ROOSEVELT MAY
ATTEMPT STAMPEDE
OF CONVENTION
Geo. W. Perkins Refuses to
Confirm or Deny Current
Report Today

Chicago, Jan. 10.--Wnother Colonel
Roosevelt plans TO stampede the repub-
lican national convention, George W..
Perkins, bull moose leader, refused to
say upon his arrival here with Roose-
welt s secretary, j. W. McGrath. But,
added Perkins, "he will likely stam-
pede the progressive convention"
Perkins admitted that something
will be sprungn at tonight's banquet
of National committeeman, preliminary
to tomorrow session, but he decline d
to intimate what this would be. Roose-
welt, himself, will not be on nand for
the committee gathering.
Western committeeman already on
hand favor holding the bull moose ma
tional convention at the same time as
the republican session; another faction,
however, favors plunging into the fight
in May; while Perkins intimated that
the most powerful faction favors June
"a after the old line parties nave con
cluded their meetings.
Practically all the national commit
teemen are expected for tomorrow IS
love feast.
Committeeman Rowell, Of California,
is reported bringing with him boom
for Governor johnson of California for
the presidency. Matthew Hale, Of
Massachusetts,, will be on hand, and it
is reported that he has made reserva-
tions for the week Of the republican
convention
Only Roosevelt can beat President
Wilson, declared Cecil Lyons, Texas
committeeman. Perkins admitted that
the bull moosers had reserved the Flor
entine room at the Congress hotel dur
ing the time Of the republican conven-
ton as a precaution in event of stimuli
taneous conventions.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
MEDIATORS ATTEMPT
TO SETTLE STRIKE
AT YOUNGSTOWN
Attempt Is Made to Resume
Operations With Five Hun
dred Employees Today

youngstown, Ohio, Jan. l0.-While
officials of the Youngstown Sheet and
Tube company today made an effort to
reopen with only 500 men the com
pany's plant in East Youngstown,
closed since the disastrous and fatal
rioting Of last Friday night, the state
board Of mediation sought to settle the
great strike Of steel workers.
These were the other developments Of
the day:
National guardsmcn hurried to the
scene when rioting was at its height,
were brought to youngstown, except for
two companies which remained TO guard
the tube company and Republic Iron
and Steel company plants.
The grand jury started investigation
Of the riotlng.
Three hundred negro strikcbreakers
were scheduled to arrive from Chicago.
The Republic plant did not attempt
to resume work.
President Campbell OF tho tube com
pany said he would operate his plant
within threo days, although over 1000
men nre out on strike.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
M*#m#*#m#**#**#* ~

Men like Kahn and Vanderlip and
Fish and Gary took all of the foregoing
factors into consideration in reaching
the conclusion that 1916 would be a
good year, For instance, there is hard
ly a big man in Wall street who has
not, during the last few days, recalled
the fact that early last year, ehrough
the working of the new federal reserve
banking system, this country was able
to retire all Of the $l45,000,O0O emerg-
ency currency which was issued on
August /, 1914, Immediately after Ger
many declared war ON Russia.
Instead of making us worry how we
are to pay our debts abroad, the new
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
MRS. MOHR FACES
TRIAL WITH NEGROES
ON MURDER CHARGE
Her Attorney Demanded Sep
arate Trial But Is Over
ruled by Court

Providence, Il. l., Jan. 10.-Sensation
promised to follow sensation when Mrs.
Q. Franklin Mohr, prominent socially
and two negroo co.defendants, Victor
Brown and Henry Spellmnn, went on
trial here today charged with murder.
ing Franklin Mohr last August as he
rode with n pretty girl whom he form
erly employed. The negro chauffeur
Of the death ear, George Heals, who
pleaded nolo contcndcre TO man.
slaughter charge, seemed likely TO be
n star witness, for he has turned states
evidence.
The two negroes were taken, shachled
together, TO the court house at 0
O'Clock. Surrounded by deputies, they
were rushed through a crowd Of 300
persons, who had been waiting at the
court house since dawn. In the crowd
were fully 100 negroes, who jostled
white women, some Of them the elite
Of the city.
The negro attorneys representing
Brown Spellman asked permission to
withdraw, but Judge Stcarns oyerruled
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Coffin Trimmer Would
Enlist In U. 5. Navy

Decatur, H., Jan. lO.-Out of work
and thinking to find employment at his
trade while serving in the United
States Marine Corps, John Haley, aged
22 years, today applied for enlistment
with Uncle SamN sea soldiers.
81 am coffin trimmer by occupaa'
tion, he told Sergeant Frank T.. Eng
lish, in charge Of the local recruiting
office Of the Marane corps. 81 would
enlist If | thought could work at my
trade in the service. Marines are nj.
ways fighting somewhere and they
have need Of skilled services Of an ar
tist like me. DO you think ! would bet.
ter myself by cnlistingi Have you
anything to offer A skilled coffin trim.
merl Come on, show me something
The sergeant showed him the door.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10

Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, L. l.,
Jan. lO.-Ten thousand British troops
have been surrounded by the Turks at
Kut,el-amara, Mesopotamia, according
to Constlntinople advices today.
The Turks are attacking tae main
defenses at Kut.el-amara.
The 10000 surrounded British con-
stituted detachment left behind to
cover the main body Of General Town
shend s English forces. BY an envel'
oping movement. the Turks cut off the
retreat of this detachment
Whether Kut.el-amara had been re-
lieved was not stated.
General John Nixon, commander-in-
cdief of the Mesopotamia expedition.
has retired on "account Of i'll health,
it was officially claimed,
General Percy Lake succeeded
Nixon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
British wnrshin sunk.

London, Jan. l0.--Thc l6,9j0 ton
King Edward VII, lies a
wreck today, the victim of mine, but
her crew is safe, according to official
announcement The location Of the dis
astcr was withheld.
II was thought, though, that II oc.
cnrrod in the English channel or the
North sea. A trainload Of survivors
arrived today as Chaihlm.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Gormans Begin Offensiye,

Paris, Jan. l0.-German forces be.
gan violent offensive in the Cham
pagne yesterday following lombard
ment with asphyxilting gas shells, the
war office announced today. They
were. however repulsed except for oc-
cupying portions Of advanced trench
cs at two points.
In four separate attacks along five
mile front south OF Tahurc to Mount
Tetu, the French riddled the Germans
and halted their offensive before day
break.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10

New York, Jan. 10. - Especially -
Frank A. Vanderlip, Otto H. Kahn,
Stuyvesant Fish, Theodore N. Vail,
E. H. Gary, and score of other promi-
nent Wall street men, including Daniel
Willard, A. II. Smith, Il. B. Thomas, and
several other railway presidents, have
expressed the belief since the beginning
of the new year that the general bust
ness outlook for 1916 is exceedingly
bright.
When asked why he was so confident
that 1916 would be u good year for the
railroads q well known railroad presi-
dent replied:
"Well, in the first place, during 1915
all of the cripples were taken to the
hospital. The list of 1915 receiverships
was long one. 1t included Missouri
Pacific, Rock Island, Western Pacific,
Missouri, Kansas and Texas, and Texas
and Pacific. During the year some Of
the cripples were dismissed cured 1t
only question of short time now
until the rest will again be able to stand
on their own feet.
"There were a number Of railroads
that were skating on thin ice at this
time last year because of maturing
loans. All of the railroads that pass
ed into the hands of receivers during
1915 did so because of their inability
to pay off floating debt that had
been accumulated in the strained money
markets of the last five years.
"With the ability of the railroads
being taxed by the volume of bushes,
now offered all over the country al
higher freight rates there will be nj
forced receivership during 1916 and nj
passing or reducing Of dividends. /"
What is true of the reorganization
and dividend. reductions for the rail
roads during 1916 is also true regarding
the industrial companies. And the sam,
also applies to the express companies
AT the beginning Of 1915 the expires
companies were flat on their backs.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10

history" Other papers Joined in ex-
pressing similar satisfaction that the
abandonment had been accomplished
without slaughter.
England greeted the announcement
with sadness, however, FOR the nation
had hoped that the Dardlnelles expedi-
ton would mean that the English
would force their way into Constan-
tinople and thus have tremendous eff
feet upon the outcome of the war.
The evacuation, however, was held
to be inevitable, after it became known
that the majority of the British had
withdrawn recently. After that the
Turks transferred their Suvla Bay
forces to Sedd-ul.bahr, preparing to ov-
erwhelm the handful Of British remain
ing on the tip of Gallipoli peninsula.
Military critisc declares that the Brit.
ish must inevitably have perished had
they remained to face this force.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10

year will make England sit up nights
figuring on plans to pay off its debts,
which are rapidly mounting in this
country. q,
Loans to foreign nations aggregated
Al, 900, 100000 in 1915, Other subjects
Of general discussion in making predic-
tions for 1916 were the $400,000,000
gold imported last year; the 81 900 ,0O0,'
900 worth of our bonds and stocks
which have been purchased from for
eign holders who were forced to sell;
the crop for 1915, which had total val
ne of $4,000, 100000, by far the largest
figure on record for one year s
harvest.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
DIPLOMACY WINS
IN CONTEST WITH
CENTRAL POWERS
This Government VIII Now
Turn Its Attention to
Great Britain
NOTE TO ENGLAND WILL
SOON Be DISPATCHED
President Wilson VIII Take
Personal Command Of Pre-
paredness Campaign

Washington, Jan. 10.-The central
powers having evacuated diplomatic po-
sitions threatening the United States in
submarine matters, this government is
now planning diplomatic drive
against the allies.
Full adjustment of the Lusitania and
Persia destruction cases is expected
this week. Meantime, the state depart
ment is preparing new complaint to-
England against her seizures OF Ameri-
can merchandise, and 4 vigorous pro-
test against the contraband lists Of the
allies.
The note to England win be dis
patched as soon as the Austr0- German
submarine controversies are settled. 1t
will deal especially with cotton, and
will declare that in placing this COM
modify upon the contraband list, Eng
land has reversed precedents in which
she insisted that this is never contra
band.
The department plans TO make pub
lie soon its protest, already forwarded
to England in the matter Of british
seizures of American mail.
Settlement Is Near.
WllhlH Jno week, tne country can
expect formal announcement that the
Lusitania controversy with Germany
has been settled. Germany, il is known,
has conceded the main contentious Of
principle-observance of international
law and the rules Of humanity in sub
marine warfare--on which America
besed her original protests.
After Is minute confidential
conference between Secretary Of State
Lansing and German Ambassador Won
Bernstorff, held at the formers re-
quest Bernstorff frankly limited that
he believed the United States would
be pleased at the outcome Of the Lusi-
tania situation.
| The president rejected certain terms
Of the Lusitania agreement which
Lansing and Bernstorff practically
reached last week. 1t is Understood
that these related TO the question OF
disavowal the president being unw5lI-
ing to concede as much as Lansing to
prevent Germany from being embar-
rassed. Bernstorff thereupon forward
cd the amended agreement to Berlin,
and it is expected that formal approv-
al will reaen here soon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
l.aoO RABB1Ts FOR roop.

lone, Or, Jan. l0.--In freight ear
en- route to Portland today are 1900
rabbits consigned TO the Salvation
Army. Three hundred persons partici.
pated in the big rabbit drive at Ewing
Siding yesterday when the animals were
slaughtered.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
German Crew Dead.

Havana, Jan. l0.-Thc crew Of \
German submarine was found asphyxi-
ated in their stranded vessel, 90 miles
southeast Of Cadiz, according to the
crew Of the Spanish steamer Valbanera
today. They reported that the subma-
rine apparently was engaged in supply
ing other. simillr vessels in the Med.
iterranean.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
EMPERoR's HEALTH aooD.

Washington, Jan. lO,-Empcror Yuan
Shi Kai is in good health, said Pekin
cables to the Chinese legation today.
Toxic reports Saturday rumored that
he was critically i'll.
mcnt buying was strongly evidenced in
bonds. Allied bonds nearly reached tho
syndicate price Of 90 l.3.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
Sofia Bombarded.

saloniha, Jan. lO-Considcrable dam
age was wrought when French airmcn
bombirdel Sofia, capital of Bulgaria,
according to adyices here.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
WAR NEWS OF ONE
YEAR AGO TODAY

Fourteen armorcd German
monoplanes bombarded Dun
kirk, killing 6 civilians. Two
Of the aircraft were captured.
An Austrian U.Boat torpedoed
and sank the French dread
naught Courbet. Rome report.
ed that the allies were rapidly
forcing passage through the
Dardanelles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-01-10
French Trenches Captured.

Berlin bv wireless to Sayville, L. T.,
Jan. 1O.-Capture of several hundred
yards Of French trenches, northwest of
Massignes, was officially claimed to-
day In this engagement, the Germans
took 423 prisoners including seven of
ficers. Subsequent French counter at
tacks failed.
The French air raid on Funcs was
reported.