New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 25, 1914, Page 1

- *“before the public caused the prisoner ERALD BEST OF ALL OCAB"“%N‘EWSPAPERS PRICE THREE CENTS. W BRITAIN HERALD NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, JULY 25, 1914 —TWELVE PAGES. HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS ESTABLISHET. 1876. "PRESIDING JUDGE CHALLENGES. BENCH ASSOCIATE 70 DUEL Two Magistrates of Coart Trying Mme. Caillaux Engage n Heated Dlseussm X PREHI[R’ S WIFE FALLS PROSTRATE 10 THE FLOOR —_— ‘“Reading of Husband’s Love Letters Causes Alleged Slayer of Gaston Calmette, Editor of the Figaro, 10’ Fall Unconscious and to Remain for a Long Time in a Swoon—Body Sh‘.kcs With Nervous Tremors. ~,-Pa.ri!, July 25.—The chief judge ? nh‘llhnfln‘ one of his colleagues to % a duel, the reading ‘of the ‘“‘Myster- _lous” letters which were supposed to affect the case so profoundly, and the + physical collapse in court of Madame Caillaux, were three incidents which ftoday stirred the emotions in connec- *tion with the trial of Madame Cail- laux for the murder of Gaston Cal- mette. A peculiar French atmosphere was lent to the affair by the quarrel of the judges. This ‘'was added to by the '‘piquant contents of the former premier’s love letters, whose recital +| and Mrs. Isaac D. Russell. to/ fall unconscious and to remain for a long time in a swoon. Little Progress Made. Beyond the reading of the letters littie progress was made and it was generally expected that the trial would extend far into next week. The letters were written in . the second person singular, indicating the closest friendship. ' The first of them said: “My Pear Little Rirl (an af- fectionate diminutive for Henriette) t.'when I met thee I felt the impulsion " of all.my being toward thee. I was unhappy, I was ~humiliated ‘and ‘wounded. I threw .myself toward @< thee! with” a furious' passion: With splendid coufaeé thou Hhast recon- queéred thy lberty, asking of me but one promise—to give thee my love. There was between another . person and myself such a difference of character.” Shakes With Tremors. ‘While this portion of the letter was & being read Madame Caillaux disap- ~peared completely behind the side of the prisoner’s enclosure and her crouched body was shaken with ner- vous tremors. The reading continued: “We have everything to fear from a woman's fury.” Second Letter Read. The second letter, sixteen pages in length, was begun on Oct 18, 1909, and finished on the following day..It" was written on the official note paper of the prefecture of the department of the sarthe and said “My beloved little Riri: At last I have a minute to write thee.” Then followed a long account of a cattle show at LeMans, and of a visit by M. Caillaux to Paris and then it resumed: “Thou must be very reasonable and stay at Dinard for the present. I fear only one thing, blackmail. Per- haps some one will make a scandal. Sometimes I am very discuraged. What a life. I have but one consola- tion—thee.” K The letter concludes: “A thousand million kisses over all your adorable little body.” - The letters read in court today ‘Wwere not, as had been generally as- sumed, those which were supposed to have been in the hands of the as- sassinated editor ;and the, threat of \ 4 whose publication was understood, to | have driven Madame Caillaux to com- niit the crime. Judge Suspends Hearing. . ‘When the reading was going on Madame Caillaux, with her head bent . low, was crying bitterly. Her sobs could be heard all ever the court room. Then with a sigh she fell prostrate to the floor. Two republi- can guards standing near raised her and carried her out of the chamber. The four judges at once rose from their seats and Judge Albanel an- mounced the suspension of the hear- ing. Restored to Consclousness, Shortly afterward Madame Caillaux recovered comsciousness and said sheé felt' strong enough to go on with the earing. M. Caillaux then assisted her into prisoners’ enclosure in court and if ‘was brought for her to sit on nstead of the prisoners’ bench. She vas ‘haggard and her features were rawn. Ban on ILetters. ‘After he had seen her comfortably rranged, M. Caillaux’ fook: his place \ ce more among ‘' the Wwitnesses. Labori made the announce- nt that no mare lett-ra‘ vuuld be e shruons who made .the snlapsy (Continued on Tenth Page.) WOMAN’S EXCHANGE TO BE ORGANIZED Will Be Organized By Woman's$iub —Mrs. W. W. Brackett to Be in Charge. As an echo of the exhibit of handi- work and canned fruit, etc., which was given at the First Congregational church last winter under the auspices of the Woman’s club, the civic de- partment of that club is considering plang for the establishment of a Woman’s Exchange in New Britain early in the fall. Arrangements are yvet in tentative form, but it is probable that the new Exchange will be opened with a pub- lic exhibit late in September or early in October in one of the vacant stores on Main street. This exhibi, which will be made up of articles sent in by the different members of the Woman's club, will then be re- moved to the home of Mrs. W. W. Brackett at 28 Court street, she to have permanent charge. Here the articles will be sold to the public and the receipts, minus a slight commis- sion, returned to the persons who con- | tributed them. Instigators of the movement for an ‘Exchange are Mrs. Frank P. Porter They were actively engaged in the conducting of the exhibit at the First church last winter and, after hearing many vis- itors express their desire to purchase some of the articles on exhibition; they conceived the idea of establish- ing a permanent Exchange in this city, These two women, together with Mrs, R.'N. Hemenway and Mrs. J. H. Robinson constitute the committee on arrangements. CENTENARY OF PEACE OBSERVED IN ENGLAND Home of Washington Do- nated As Gift to Ameri- can People. Sulgrave, England, July 25.—The first formal ceremony in honor of the one, hundred years of peace be- tween the English speaking nations cecurred here today when Sulgrave Manor, thé home of the family of George Washington, purchased for $42,500 subscribed 'in Great Britain, was handed over.to members of the centenary committee as a glu to the American people This quaint ‘village was ln holiday attire in honor of the occasion. The visiting party consisted of the Ameri- can ambassador, Walter H. Page, the Duke of Teck, Lord Shaw, Shirley Eenn, member of the house of com- mons, H. S. Perris, secretary of the committee; Harry Brittain, secretary of the Pilgrims society, and Arthur Rranscombe, author of the history of the Washington family. They were greeted by the mayor and other cfficlals of the nfunicipality, in their official robes, after which the school children, who had been gathered for the occasion, sang the national an- thems of both the United States and Great Britain. Following this pretty greeting, the party proceeded in motor cars to the Manor, where, at the ancient doorway, the Duke of Teck handed the keys to Ambassador Page. The party then went to the ancient church where ‘Washington’s ancestors are buried. At Queen Eleanor’s cross, erected by Edward I, and which now stands in a portion of the city of Northamp- ton, the spot where the emigrating ‘Washingtons took leave of the family, the centenary party was received by the mayor and local officlals .of Northampton, also in Tobes. A re- ception and luncheon followed in the guild hall The mayor and committee members then visited the country seat of Earl Spencer, whose ancestors were related to the Washingtons, and viewed other ‘Washingtonian shrines. Méving pictures were taken of the ceremonies and will be exhibited throughout the United States. It is expected that they will be first shown before President Wilson in the White House at Washington. BOY SCOUTS SEARCH WOODS FOR YOUTH Bridgeport Lad m-ppeared Wednes- day While Visiting in Fair Haven. New Haven, July 25.—Boy scouts fruitlessly searched the woods at Lighthouse Point and in Branford, along the shore today, for trace of Jacob Smith, aged elght of Bridge- port, who disappeared Wednesday, while visiting in Fair Haven. The report that Smith was missing was telephoned to the Grand Avenue | police station by a Mr. Kramer, who did not give the boy’s address except that he was visiting at 4 Bast Ferrv street. - Later, the police learned in a general way that Smith came from Bridgeport. ‘When he disappeared while at play Smith wore blue overalls and brown blouse. He walked with ‘a limp owing to a deformed foot. l WESTPORT WRECK INQURY RESUMED Witnesses Examined as to Which Car Had Rium of Way. EMPLOVES CLAM POWER WAS LOW Trolley Lompany !nspectm- Says He Examin'ed Line on Night of Accident and Found Good Power and Sig- nal Lights Burning Brightly. Westport, July 25.—The question of which car had the right of way | over the line between Westport Cen- ter signal box and the box at the Country club, was still before Coro- ner Phelan today upon the resump- tion of his inquiry into the trolley wreck here of Wednesday in which four persons of a Sunday school pic- nic party lost their lives. Employes who were on cars which were run- ning between Norwalk and Westport were the witnesses. Charles Heidler of Norwalk, a motorman but who was acting as a conductor on.car 290! which was following the car No. 294 which was run into said that he saw lights burning in the Country club signal box as he approached this switch. He said he saw. Nadin mo- torman of No, 294 go to the signal box and insert his key in the Nor- walk side of the box. He assumed that he exchanged lights although he did not actually see him turn the key. He said that the lights in the box burned dimly indicating to him that the power was low. Heidler said his car was following Nadin’s car about 500 feet distance, and the speed was about ten or twelve miles an hour. The cars kept the same spacing on the run from Norwalk and he judged that the speed was the same on.both for this reason. The "witness did not see Cook, con- ductor on Nadin’'s car at any time on the run after they started so he could not tell in which position Cook rode. The witness said that the lights at Peet's Swamp switch which is west of the Country club switch were burning low' when the cars reached it and he thought the power must be low. Inspector Dunn Testifies. Richard Dunn of Norwalk, an in- spector for the trolley company, said | he went over the line from Norwalk to Westport that night and there was good power and the sigrnal lights burned brightly as usual. Peet’s swamp and the Country club signal box lights burned as usual. Coroner. Phelan asked the witness what reason he could give for such an accident as happened. He said that he recollected another accident due to' failure of the system. One of the lights might burn out, as often occurs in Norwalk, and this would make the signalling defective. The witness said that if the power that night had beén insufficient, as some of the witnesses had stated, it would not have been possible to have moved the cars, and surely not at the rate of speed testified to. Clarence W. Gray of Norwalk, a motorman on No.' 290, said that his car was following Nadin’s about 500 feet distance. Both | lights were lighted at the Country | club switch when his car passed. He did not see Nadin go to the signal box, and did not know whether or not he did. The lights were dim, but he could see them at a distance of twen- ty-five feet, which was about the dis- tance away at which his car passcd the box. His car was running about twelve miles an hour and he judged Nadin’s went at the same speed as the cars maintalned their spacing or about 500 feet. Lights Were Bright. John J. Dorney, conductor .on the special car over from Norwalk ahead of Nadin’s car and following the car of Motorman Walter Smith, who tes- tified yesterday, said he saw the freight car as it came to the Westport Center switch. His own car was on the spur to be reversed for the run back. He heard the freight car | motorman call out: “Is that your light, Jack ""—referr!ng to the signal light which was sHining in the box. ‘| Dorney said he replied ‘yes.” Ray- mond, the freight.car motorman, re- plied: “All right. T'll take your light and flag you over.” Dorney said his own motorman did not touch the lights. He had no occasion to. The lights were as bright as usual. His car. waited at the foot of the grade until the freight car climbed the hill On the way over from Norwalk ahead of Nadin’s car he noticed that the lights at the Country club were bright. Elwell Attends Hearing. At this point recess was taken. It wae expected that one more witness from Norwalk would be examined and the coroner would then adjourn his inquest to Bridgeport, resuming it Monday. Chief Inspector Elwell of the public utilities commission attended the hearing today and made some sug- gestions to the coroner in putting questions. PAYS HEAVIEST TAX. Fred Beloin, owner of the Hotel | Beloin and other valuable properties, has pald a tax of over $3,900 to Tax Collector Loomis. Mr. Beloin is the heaviest individual tax payer in the city and At° pay.’ i local i dation to’ { from the boy, but was highly pleased | ing with blood in his eyes looking for | from the receipts of the committee to is always among -the flrstl MESSENGER BOY GETS REWARD FOR BRAVERY ‘Walter Miskis, Who Knocked . Down Miss Ellen M. Tracy, Praised for Not Running Away. Six months’ membership in the Y. M. C. A. and a recommen- ! the officials of the com- pany in New York, was the reward given Walter Miskis, a2 messenger boy of the Western Union Telegraph com- pany, for his commendable behavior vesterday afternoon. As was told in the ‘“Herald” of vesterday, Miskis was riding past Mc- Millan’s store on his bicycle on the way to deliver a telegram when Miss Ellen N. Tracy, an old lady, who lives in the block, stepped out in his path from in front of an automobile. As Miskis was riding fast he had been ringing his bell continuously, and did not expect an accident. When Miss Tracy stepped in front of him he could not turn aside and was forced to run into her. The shock knocked her down and made her partly un- conscious so that she was helped into the store and later taken to the hos- pital. Instead of trying to run away, Mis- kis got a policeman and told him the story. The policeman made ar- rangements to take care of her, and then asked the boy if he had told the traffic officer at the corner. The boy, on answering no, was told to report the accident, and obeyed. Then he rode on with his message. F.. W. Yergin, boys “secretary of the Y. M. C. A, who had seen every- thing that followed the accident, and admired the boy’s courage and man- liness in doing all he could to help the lady, wrote a letter to George F. Groff, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company in this city, tell- ing him the facts of the case, and asking him to send the boy to the Y. M. C. A. when he returned. Mr. Groff had heard nothing of the affair at the conduct of the lad and wrote Mr. Yergin that he would recommend him to the messenger department in New York. When the boy entered Mr. Yergin's office in the Y. M. C. A. he had no idea what was about to happen to him. Mr. Yergin found out the boy’'s story and complimented him on his bravery and willingness to face the consequer.ces of his unintentional harm and presented him with a six-months’, membership in the boys’ department of the Y. M. C. A. On the back of the membership card he wrote, “Pre-| sented as a gift for manly conduct at a time of accident.” At the hospital this afternoon Miss Tracy’s condition was reported as be- ing quite comfortable. CITY ICEMEN MELTING FROM WARMTH OF WRATH Find Treasury Depleted Through Payment on Dis- tribution Station. Alderman William H. Spittler, sec- retary of the municipal ice commi tee, was around city hall this morn- the person who had removed $200 make a payment on the contract for the construction of the ice distribu- tion station on Commercial street. It was claimed by the alderman that the common council appropriat- ed not more than $600, this amount to be taken from the incidental fund for the construction of the dis!rib.u- tion station and he saild no one had any right to pay it from any other source. He was looking for Mayor George A. Quigley but up to an early hour this afternoon, according to the mayor, he had not been found. City Comptroller Hanford L. Cur- tis was asked about the tangle. He said that the board of finance and taxation established a municipal ice fund last spring and all bills of this nature must be paid through the fund. He said the common council had no power to order the payment from the incidental appropriation, which was created for another pur- pose. “If the ice committee will let me take care of it I'll straighten things out for them,” said Comptroller Curtis. ‘At present they're trying to run their affairs and mine, too.” Alderman Spittler was greatly ex- cited. He asked how the ice com- mittee could be expected to do busi- ness when its money was taken away from it. He pointed out that there would have been a nice little balance | in the treasury if the $200 hadn't been used to pay on the contract. MANY PAY TAX. Personal Tax Collector Charles J. Elliott had an unusually busy day today, there being nearly 100 pay- ments of the personal tax up to early afternoon. It is stated on the tax bills that payment must be made by | July and this is thought to be the reason for the big rush. A A e A WEATHER. Hartford, July 25.—For | mobile. Hartford and vicinity: Part- Iy cloudy tonight and Sunday. INSURGENCY BREAKS OUT IN THE G. 0. P. First Ward Wil Bom Oakey Rather Than Judge Kiett FOR CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION Hartford Man Invited to Speak Here Despite Objections—Who Will Suc- ceed Landers?—W. C. Fisher and Charles E. Glover Do Not Agree. Insurgency has broken out in re- publican ranks and if the .plans ot some of the local leaders are followed out the candidacy of P. Davis Oakey of Hartford for the congressional nom- ination will be boomed at the outing of the First Ward Republican club at Wiegand’s grove next Saturday. As it is understood by many that Judge George W. Klett of this city is desirous ‘of obtaining the nomina- tion, the undercurrent in favor of Oakey is taken as belligerency by those who are closely allied to Judge Klett. 2 It is stated that Judge Klett's sup- porters opposed the plan to invite Mr. Oakey to speak at the ward outing because they feared it might strength- en his aspirations. Notwithstanding their objections the invitation was sent and it is expected that the Hart- ford man will be one of the speakers. Through his position as chairman of the republican town committee, Judge Klett has the inside track in this city, but Mr. Oakey’'s supporters intend to start a little insurrection and do what they can to give the nomination to the Hartford candidate. It is said that when Judge Klett's friends objected to Mr. Oakey being invited they were told that the out- ing is being arranged by the First Ward club which felt” perfectly com- petent to handle the arrangements. Judge Klett has made no formal announcement of his candidacy for the congressional nomination but when he was asked some time ago if there was any truth to the rumor he replied with a smile: ‘“Well, there may be more truth than poetry to that.” After Senatorial Nominations. The friends of Representative Charles Mueller and Representative Peter Crona are said to be working hard to land the nomination for sen- ator for their respective candidates. As the republicans say they are con- fident of success this fall it is be- lieved by them thata nomination will be equivalent to an election and with these rosy prospects in view they are redoubling their efforts. Mayor Quigley’s name has also been men- tioned in connection with the nomina- tion. Friends of Councilman Theo- dore Wagner are in the fleld seeking to secure for him the nomination for representative to succeed either Mr. Mueller or Mr. Crona in case either’ of these is successful in getting the senatorial nomination. ‘Who Will Succeed Landers? There is very little talk pertaining to the fall campaign in the demo- cratic camp. If Senator George M. Landers is a candidate for governor or lieutenant governor it is not be- lieved that he will seek a renomina- tion for senator. In that case it will be up to the democracy to cast about for a man to oppose the republican nominee. The name of ex-Mayor Joseph M. Halloran is being used more or less as a possible successor to Senator Landers’' toga. Ex-Mayor Halloran served this district for a term previous to the election of Sen- ator Landers. Whether he would ac- cept a nomination and get back into political harness again is a question. Fisher vs. Glover. While Willard C. Fisher of Middle- town, candidate for the democratiz nomination for governor, was talk- ing at the Corbin Screw factory Wed- nesday, Charles E. Glover, vice presi- dent of the American Hardware cor- poration, expressed the opinion that he could not be elected. Professor Fisher talked to a Herald reporter today and said he thought perhaps Mr. Glover based his prophecy on the speaker’s objection to the personal tax. Prof Fisher believes the personal tax to be wrong. He says it costs more to collect this tax than it does to collect any other tax and that the people who pay it pay more money for other privileges than what should be considered their share. He favors its abolition. Mr, Glover declines to discuss the matter. COLLECTOR ANGRY, Berlin Official Reported to Have Beaten Nathan Gordon. Incensed, it is said, at the attitude Nathan Gordon, aged 456 years, a member of the firm of Gordon Brothers of this city, and living at 138 Willow street, took'in regard to a bill of five dollars, Tax Collector Elmer E. Austin beat him severely this afternoon upon meeting him on the New Britain road, a short dis- tance north of Upson’s corner. Bleeding profusely about the mnose :and head, Gordon was picked up by pedestrians and taken to the New Britain General hospital in .an auto- He is said to have been bad- ly injured. Dr. Volkenheim was called to attend him. A large crowd of Kensington resi- dents witnessed the fracas. PREDICT WARBURG WILL WITHDRAW Some Democratic Senators Believe New York Banker Will Follow Example of T. D. Jones. Washington, July 25.—Some dem- ocratic senators close to the admin- istration were predicting today that Paul M. Warburg of New York would follow the example of Thomas D. Jones of Chicago and ask President Wilson to withdraw his nomination as a member of the federal reserve board. Word was still today from Paul New York, awalited here M. Warburg of President Wilson's nominee for the federal reserve board. as to whether or not he would accept the invitation to ap- pear before the senate banking com- mittee. Upon his final decision in the matter was sald to hinge whether President Wilson and administration leaders in the senate would make a fight for his confirmation. Pending disposition of the War- burg case, the president probably will not choose a successor to Thomas D. Jones of Chicago, whose nomination to the reserve board was withdrawn. Should Mr. Warburg be eliminated it would be necessary to select an- other banker, the law requiring that there shall be two bankers on the board, and there is only one among the three nominees already con- firmed. UNIONISTS PREPARING FOR GENERAL ELECTION Amending Bill to Irish Home Rule Measure Comes Up Tuesday. London, July 25.—Since the failure of the conference on the Ulster situa- tion between the leaders of the vari- ous political parties at Buckingham Palace, politiclans have turned thelr attention to the next step to be taken in the home rule controversy. Premier Asquith and the other members of the cabinet remained in town for the greater part of today, and several communications passed between King George and the pre- mier, but no meetihgs were held, 1t js understood that much depends on the result ‘of the meeting of the Irish national party on Monday, when the Irish members of parliament wilt decide what attitude they are going to adopt toward the bill to amend the Irish home rule bill. The amending bill comes up for discussion on Tues- day in the house of commons, Man of the Irish members consider that as the Ulster unionists rejected the offer of a settlement embodied in the amending bill as originally introduced the bill should be withdrawn and the home rule bill allowed to become law under the operation of the parliament act. The government, however, is gen- erally expected to urge the passage of the second reading. of the amend- ing bill as amended by the house of lords, so that it may be restored to its original condition in committee. This, it is pointed out, would give another chance for discussion with the pos- sibility of reaching an agreement. Few, however, expect this step to be successful. The unionists are, meanwhile, pre- paring for a general election in the belief that, fafling a settiement by consent, Premier Asquith will advise a dissolution of parliament. RAILROAD STRIKE SEEMS PROBABLE Federal Mediation Fails to Settle ‘Wage Difference of West- ern Employes. Chicago, July 25.—Mediation has failed to settle the wage differences between the ninety-eight western rallroads and their 56,000 engine- men. Although no statement could be ob- tained from the mediators or any of the disputants, it is known that lit- tle or no progress has been made toward an agreement and that a strike of enginemen on the ninety- eight rallroads west of Chicago may take place at any time. A speclal meeting was !‘eld last night after the mediators had met during the day with both the engine- men and the managers’ committee. Rumors that the strike would be called Tuesday were denied by one of the enginemen, who “It has not progressed that far yet.” Unofficially, however, it was stated that today’s would probably be the last of ‘the reetings with the federal mediators. The enginemen have promised two days' notice ol a strike to the rail- reads, CHIEF IS SENT BACK. Chief R. M. Dame of the fire de- partment unwittingly broke a traffic rule this noon when he came from Arch street onto, Main in his red speeder. He passed Officer A. C. Ma- lone on hig left and was stopped by a wave from the bluecoat’s arm. The chief had to back up and pass the poljceman on the proper side. AUSTRO-SERVIAN SITUATION MAY CAUSE CONFLE Diplomatic Circ'es Se¢ in Russ Interfercnce Danger of General Eropean War. SERVIAN PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS Austrian Government Demands pression of Pan-Servian Mo and Punishment of Those cerned in Assassination in of the Heir to Emperor Joseph’s Throne, London, July 26.—In all the ropean capitals today a very view is taken of the Austro-8 situation, arising out of the tation to Servia by the Austrian ernment of a virtual ultimatum manding the suppression of the Servian movement and the pi ment of those concerned in the sassination in Bosnia of the heir f the Austrian throne. Diplo circles see In the dispute and in added possibility of Russian int ence on behalf of the little Slav tion the danger of a general Ei pean war. On the London Stock Exchi 4 moralization set in at the opening # business today owing to a rumor th# Russia- had begun to mobilize great army in the preparation eventualities. Dealers offered e thing, and British consols sold 1 3-4 to 73 3-4. Rio Tintos 3 points, Russian bonds 2 1-2, trian and Hungarian bonds 2 point| while the leading American were quoted at from $1 to $3 parity. Canadian Pacific, howeve showed the most loss. A fract! hardening occurred before noon, the market remained nervous and cited. Unfavorable Answer Expected. The Servian government had untfl this.morning given e as to what its reply to A '8 would be, it in quarters which not official’ no hope is held out the answer will be favorable. Shi this turn out to be the fact, wi Russia shoyld be succesful in her forts to have the time limited in of Servia, Austria will, it is out, before many hours have take steps to enforce her de: It is argued in authoritative ters that Austria-Hungary if left could crush her diminutive neigl in short order, but it is feared Russia may find herself unable stand idly by and see a Slav natl practically extinguished Assumes Defiant Attitude, Already part of the Russian pi has taken a defiant attitude, dema ing that government in St. Pete undertake the protection of The Novoe Vremya says: “The Russian government ¢l recognizes that the Austrian ull tum is particularly directed it and Russia is replying not by words but by th. requisite aot Servia is being subjecicd 1o an lawfu) attack and wii ot alone. The disturbers of the have not to deal with Servia only also with Russia. Unless the Aust . IA id fullimatum is withdrawn Russia not remain a silent spectator of lence.” Advocates Averting Conflict, The Retch on the other hand “Our allies hitherto have been no wise disposed to enter into Gl flicts arising out of complications | the near east, and our 1 friends already are giving the dent advice to give way. The means of averting a European flict is abstention from giving encouragement to Servia." An Exchange Telegraph com; dispatch from Vienna says news received there today to effect the Servian government was m preparations to evacuate Belgrs the capital. It adds that many the troops already have left the which is considered untenable, are retiring toward the south. "Request Not Granted. A special despatch from saye the Russian charge wlo requested the Austro. foreign office for a prolonggtion time limit for the Servian reply t Austrian note, was Informed 1 could not be granted. e Rumored King Has Abdicated. . Servia has accepted Austria-i gary’s ultimatum, according toa cial cablegram received here 1H evening from Belgrade by way Vienna. Another despatch received ti the same sources says it is that King Peter of Servia has cated. Accepts Demands Under Vienna, July 25.—A despatoh Belgrade to the Neue Freie says Servia has decided to accept (Continued on Tenth Page) ¥ |