New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 28, 1914, Page 1

- Austro-Hungarian Government Declares War Against Servia : Emperor Francis Joseph’s Troops Move Toward King Alexander’s Frontier---Germany Refuses to Accept British Proposal for Peace Conference. ; HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” ME BETTER BUSINES PRICE THREE CENTS, NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JULY 28, 1914 —-TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHETL. 1878, Austrians Seize Two Servian Steamers on Danube— Telegraph Offices at Vienna Will Accept Messages Only at Sender’s Risk. Vienna, July 28.—Official notifica- tion of the declaration of war sent to Servia today by the Austro-Hungarian government. g The declaration of war was gazetted here late this afternoon. The text is.as follows: “The royal government of Servia not having replied In a satisfactory manner to the note remitted to it by the Austro-Hungarian minister in Belgrade on July 23, 1914, the im- perial government finds itself com- pelled to proceed itself to safeguard its rights and interests and to have recourse for this purpose to force of arms, “Austria-Hungary considers - itself, therefore, from this moment in a state of war with Servia. “COUNT BERCHTHOLD, / “Minister Foreign Affairs of Austria-Hungary.” The Militaerische-Rundschau re- ports active movements of both Ser- vian and Montenegrin troops which are in close touch with Priboj, near the frontier of Bosnia, Would Be Unsatisfactory. The imperial Austro-Hungarian foreign office declared today that even should Servia now com- _ ply with t hes demands con- tained in the Austrian note, the gov- ernment of the dual monarchy would <hot be satisfied. Officials . at the ministry stated that Servia's reply had "™ ade it impossible for Austro-Hun- “gary to adhere to her former stand- ¥point .and complance by Servia with the demands made on her could no lenger influence the course of action of the Austro-Hungarian empire. < Refuses British Proposal. ‘It- was semi-officlally announced jere .today -Austria-Hungary had de- id to refuse Sir .Edward Grey’s j¥érence in London. “<From today the telegraph offices ‘n * ™.\ ustria-Hungary will adcept messages only at the sender’s risk. The Cen- « tral Telegraph office here is liter- . p b 3 ally overwhelméd = with despatches, dver 120,000 telegrams having been | handed in yesterday when .senders “ were notified that there would be * ‘great delay. 3 ; News Reaches London. London, July 28.—Announcement of the declaration of war by Austria- Hungary on Servia came today al- most immediately after Germany and Austria had notified Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign minister of their refusal to join’ in a mediation con- ference. ' It is assumed here that the efforts .of the European nations will now be directed toward localizing the area of hostilities. Preparations for war proceeded on all sides, Even -England’s battle squadrons have all been mobilized in readiness for eventualities and the publication of official news as to the movements of British warships has ceased. The first and second battle squadrons have taken on: their full war stores and are ready to slip their anchors at a moment’s notice while the destroyer fleets around the coast also have prepared and armed guards were placed today around all the magazines and oil depots. Regarded as Tantamount. Germany’'s definite decision against participating in the ambassadorial conference proposed by Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, in an effort to maintain peace is re- garded here ad tantamount to a declaration of Germany’'s determina- tion that Austria-Hungary shall have an entirely free hand in chastising Servia unless the Balkan kingdom ac- cedes in full to the demands of the dual monarchy. According to advices received here Germany’s refusal was couched in terms ‘of sympathy with Sir Edward Grey's object but contended that the suggested conferencé would place Austria-Hungary in the invidious position of appearing, like the Balkan state, before a European tribunal to ‘explain her actions and was therefore, likely to increase rather than ad. crease the difficulties of the situation, Positive Assurances Given. Apparently authentic reports cur- rent here assert that Russia has been given: positive assurances that Austria- Hungary has no intention of annexing Fervian territory. If true this might, : (Continued on Eleventh Page.) Zeo (8 <o R, < B mieis’ msuancy SR TRIPLE ENTENTE! G syMPATHY with RUSSIA EZ8 sarsmaruy erstn sustmia MAP. OF EURDEEAN NATlOfiS SHOWING STRENGTH OF WAR:ARMIES FISHER SUPPORTERS ARE FEELNG PULSE OF PUBLE Democrats Asked for Views on Proposed leks in His Platform. Supporters of Professor Willard C. Fisher, who is seeking the democratic nomination for governor, are not al- lowing any alfalfa to ilourish unaer ! their soles. A peisonil canvass of all the democratic voiers in The state is being made by malil to aszertain the attitude of the electors. Desto- cratic voters in this citv have received notices irom the Fishcr headquariers and are ‘asked to mail an :nclosed card on which their views are azked on votes for women, popular ;overn- ment over corporation rule, nomina- tions by petition and direct p:.mary, initiative and referendum, the short ballot, repeal of the personal *ax, abolition of contract labor in jails and prison, home rule for all communities and the prohibition of special legisla- tion. Accompanying the list of questions is a circular telling why those who sign it belleve Professor Fisher is the right man to sit in the governor’s chair. That his campaign is to be fi- nanced by the people is shown in one paragraph in which all dsmocratic Voters are asked to contribute 31 towards expenses. Phe circular is signed by the same persons that called the meeting at Lake Compounce on Jame 27. They were commissioned at the: meeting, it says, to formulate democratic plat- form material for submissicn to the coming state convention. The items mentioned in the list of questions are to form planks in the Fisher plat- form, it is belleved. The Fisher head- quarters is at 724 Main street, Hart- ford. Professor Fisher will speak in this city tomorrow noon. He will talk to the workers at the Stanley Rule and Level company’s plant, e e SKULL FRACTURED. New Haven Woman Struck by Motor- cylist Last Evening. New Haven, July 28.—The condi- tion of Mrs. Dorothy French of Sey- mour, who was knocked down by a motgreyclist yesterday, is reported as better today by the New Haven hos- pital doctors. ~ Mrs. French has a fractured skull, but her condition is not considered precarious, fnd. re- covery will come if there is no set- back which is not anticipated. Mrs. French had alighted from her husband's automobile when she was struck. This was at the corner of Church and Chapel streets. | ! SEA MADAME CAILLA FAINTS IN COURT Albanel Suspends Hearing of ‘Woman Charged With Murder of Gaston Calmette. Paris, July 28.—Madame Henriette Caillaux looked worn and ill when she was conducted today into the prisoners’ enclosure of the criminal court of the Palace of Justice for the eighth day’s hearing in her trial for the wilful murder of Gaston Cal- | mette, editor of the Figaro. She shook lher head wearily and crouched on the prisoners’ bench with her face buried in her hands as Maitre Labori, her defender, greeted her. The day's proceedingé started with a speech by Edouard Seligman, one of the attorneys representing the fam- ily of the murdered editor. Madame Caillaux again fainted in court today and Judge Albanel sus- pended the sitting. A. 0. H. DELEGATION VISIT IN WASHINGTON New Britain People Among Visitors to Nation’s Capital.—See President Wilson. ‘Washington, July 28.—A party of fifty ladies and gentlemen comprising the Connecticut delegation to the na- tiona] convention of the A. O. H. so- clety, which closed its annual ses- sion Saturday night at Norfolk, Va., spent yesterday in Washington. They were escorted to the White House by Representative Lonergan and Kennedy where they shook hands with President Wilson. At the capi- tol they met Speaker Clark. Vice President Marshall received the dele- gation after their return from the trip down to Mount Vernon where they visited the home and tomb of ‘Washington. In the party were County Commis- sioner Edward T. Liyons, Miss Mary Finnigon, Miss Josephine Dowdell and Mrs. Margaret Downey, all of Hart- ford, Daniel F. Renn of South Man- chester, John F. Leeney of New Brit- ain, Mrs, J. B. Poyer of New Britain, John S. McCarthy, Mrs. K. E. Foley, both of New Haven, Thomas F Frawley of Ansonia, John Quin of Torrington, William T. May and Miss Anna Henley of New London, James L. Finnigan of Norwich, Mrs. M. Mooney of Waterbury, Miss Per- cell of Meriden, Clarence A. Clark and Mrs. M. Clark of Bridgeport. RUSSIA W 5500:858” CORBIN CABINET L0CK PAIS THX OF §23.254 Biggest Remittance Made This Year to Collector Loomis. The biggest tax payment made this year has been remitted to Tax Col- lector Bernadotte Loomis by the Cor- bin Cabinet Lock company whose property tax amounts to $23,254.02. Up to date $195,000 has been col- lected of $714,000, which pepresents the entire amount to be taken in. Taxes which other big corporations in New Britain are assessed for fol- low: Stanley Rule & Level..$42,576.83 P. & F. Corbin $39,551.00 Landers, Frary & Clark 31,486.65 Stanley Works . 28,563.76 Corbin Screw Corp. . 27,838.50 Russell & Erwin. ... 22,713.01 Amer Hosiery Co... 16,750.00 “North & Judd...... 13,384.61 N B Machine Co.... 6,700.00 Traut & Hine... 5,835.70 Hart & Cooley...... 2,512.50 The tax to be paid by P. S. Mc- Mahon, the theater and hotel mag- nate, amounts to $2,696.75. Mr. Mc- Mahon is the second largest indi- vidual taxpayer in the city. KANRICH APPEALS. Isaac Kanrich, who unsuccessfully sought a liquor license on Park street, has appealed from the decision of the county commissioners in refusing him the license. The appeal will come up at the October term of superior court. Judge B. F. Gaffney and Judge F. B. Hungerford are counsel for Kanrich. Judge John H. Kirkham is handling the case for the remonstrants. The commissioners refused the application because of supposed unsuitability of the location. SUBPOENAS SERVED. Boston, July 28.—Subpoenas were served today on the Massachusetts directors of the New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford railroad and its subsidiary companies in connection with the federal sult to dissolve the New Haven system. THE WEATHER. Hartford, July 28.—Contin- ued unsettled tonight. Wed- nesday fair with relatively low temperature. | tories for their REEKS OPENS PROBE " OF LOCAL FACTORES v oo Health Supt. Investigating Sanitary Conditions in Shops. WILL DEVOTE WHOLE WEEKT0 WORK Says Conditions in Russell & Erwin's Are Beyond Oriticism—Does Not Believe He Is Usurping Authority of State Factory lnspeclo’r. of the in New A thorough investigation sanitary conditions existing Britain manufacturing plants was started today by Dr. T. E. Reeks, superintendent of health, with a view to bettering the working conditions of those who earn their living in local hives of industry. Dr. Reeks was undecided at first whether he had the proper author- ity to inspect the factories, fearing that he might be going over the head of the state factory inspector. But after reading the statutes and ordi- nances he decided that he was vested with power to make his inspection. The only factory visited today was that of Russell & Erwin. Dr. Reeks was accompanied by John b 4 O’Brien, his assistant, -and says they Tecelved very courteous treatment at the hands of the officials of that plant. They were shown through the var- lous buildings by Lewis T. Shipps, su- perintendent of motive power, and during their tour of inspection they met a number of officials of the com- pany, who did not question their au- thority in the least but encouraged them to make their investigation as thorough as possible. Praise For Russell & Erwin. Dr. Reeks spoke highly of the sanitary conditions in Russell & Er- win’s this afternoon and sajd that the officials are to be commended on maintaining such a high standard of sanitary conditions. He found all appliances of the latest and most aseptic type and was greatly pleased with the cleanliness he found on all sides. He learned that the company maintains a force which does noth- ing else but care for sanitation in : the shops. It is Dr. Reeks' belief that an en- tire week will be occupied in the in- vestigation of all factories. . There are about fifteen buildings to = visit and he expects to. be able to.cover: two or threé small ones in a day. The entire morning today was spent at Russell & Erwin’s. Views General Conditions. Besides Inspecting the toiléts, Dr. Reeks will give his attention to the plumbing, ventilation, number of em- ployes to each toilet and, in general, evervthing that might improve or injure the sanitation of the shops. He believes that much of the good work being done in ordering better sani- tary conditions in homes might be undone if the factories were neglect- ed. Thousands depend’on the fac- living and spend from_eight to ten hours a day within the walls of the shops. The health superintendent is convinced that it is just as necessary that the people have good conditions while at their work as they have in their own homes. Dr. Reeks does not anticipate any trouble in entering other factories as he considers the average New Britain manufacturer a fair, reasonable and sensible person and does not believe his way will be barred on the ground that he is usurping the powers of the Istne factory inspector. IN INTEREST OF W. F. WALKER. Board of Parole to Be Asked August 7 to Liberate Him. A petition is being circulated in this city in the interest of William F. ‘Walker, the object being to obtain his liberation from state prison on parole. It is expected that the petition will be presented to the board of parole at its meeting to be held at the prison on August 7. It will not be a public meeting. SAYS WIFE RAN AWAY, Joseph Furretti Wants Police to Bring Back His Wayward Spouse. Joseph Furrettl, of No. 52 Spring street, came into police headquarters this afternoon with a troubled brow and complained that his wife had left him. 'To make it more tragic he in- formed the sergeant that she haa left Fim with another man whose name is Joseph Matz. As he has two children, aged five and two years respectively, Furrett! wants his wandering spouse returned to the family fireside. CHURCH IS TRANSFERRED, Rt. Rev. Tikhon, formerly bishop of the Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic church in North America. and the Aleutian Islands, has trans- ferred property on Washington and Beatty streets to Planton Rozdestven- sky, archbishop of the Russian Ortho- dox Catholic church of North America. The deed, which was drawn in 1909, was filed with the city clerk this morning. Rev. Rozdestvensky has in turn transferred the property to Alexander Nemolonsky, bishop of the Russian Orthodox Catholic Church T o e T e O of North America. MAYOR IN MONTANA “GETS” POLICE CHIEF of Tumultuous Times in . . Helena, Mont, Chief W. H. Rawlings, of the local | police department, today received a paper from his son, Ernest Rawlings, who is located at Helena, Mont., which contains an interesting account of a rabld scrap between the mayor, chief of police and common council of that city. According to the account In the pa- per the mayor is opposed to Chief of Police Flannery and before his elec- tion made the statement that he would “get him” if elected. He later denied these statements. However, at the last council meeting one of the alder- men arose to the floor to report as chairman of the committee on the fire department but was not recog- nized by his honor. When the alderman insisted that he be recognized the mayor velled “sit down.” This started a young riot, but the mayor was obstinate and so was the alderman. Accordingly the mayor turned to Chief Flannery and told him to use force in making the alderman sit down. The chief de- clined. GORDON ARRESTED AT AUSTIN'S TRI Comlaning Witess Chargd Breach o Pesce 28d Assaul CASES CONTINUED UNTIL THURS Both Men Enter Pleas of Not G —Prosecuting Attorney Willlam Gibney and Lawyer M. D. S Lively Tilt. Surprised and taken una when a warrant for breach of Ppeace and assault was served on just before the case of Berlin Collector Elmer E. Austin, whom he was appearing as comp ant, was reached on the docket the Berlin police court this mo: Nathan Gordon of Willow street, city, through his attorney, M. “If you don’t force him to sit down at once I'll suspend you,” threatened the mayor. “All right, go ahead and suspend me,” replied the chief amidst the cheers of the councilmen. The mayor did so and now Chief Flannery is laid off for ten days with- out pay and the city administration is plunged into a chaos. BALDWIN GETS AFTER SELECTMEN OF TOWN Governor Calls Their Atten- tion to Law Regarding Signposts. Hartford, July 28.—Many a mile has Governor Baldwin walked over the highways of the state, and more miles have been covered by him on his bicycle. He has, apparently, found that many “four-corners’” were not properly marked by guide posts, | for today in a letter to the selectmen ‘ot towh calls attention to the law -which mékes such an officer liable to a fine of $5 for each nnd every fail- ure to properly mark the roads. He also pointed out that guide posts are needed for the convenience of auto- mobilists, In the letter the governor says: “I desire to call your attention to the present statute regarding guide posts. Formerly there was a for- feiture by the town where they, were not set up or kept up: now the select- men are personally liable to a erim- inal prosecution and fine. Formerly guide posts were required only where it was necessary or convenient for the direction of travelers; now they are required at every ‘four-corners’ or place where two highways cross each other.” The governor quotes the law, which says that on the guide post shall be the figure of a hand with the for: finger pointing towards a town or place, or an arrow Indicating such | direction, This does not apply with- in corporate limits of cities and bor- oughs. Continuing the governor says: “Mv business calls me about the state in different quarters, and I have fr quently noted the absenpce of guide | posts where this statute calls for | them. They are peculiarly imporant in these days of automobiling travel- | in® far from one’s home. We wish to make Connecticut a fayorite resort for automobilists of other states. Plenty of guide posts would help ma- | terially towards this end. “The constitution of Connecticut mukes it my duty to ‘take care that | the laws be faithfully executed.’ 1 | have little doubt that in your town there are some and probably many | highway crossings unfurnished with the guide posts required by the law. I therefore write to put the obliga- tion of the town and of yourself us its agent plainly before you, in the hope that this communication may result in a better observance of the requirements of the law throughout the state.” The letter is signed “Yours re- gpectfully, Simeon E. Baldwin, Gov- ernor.” WTLL SELL PROPERTY. Gold & Welnberg Buflding on Film Street to Go on Block. Attorney A. W. Upson, trustee of | the bankrupt estate of Gold & Wein- berg, has been authorized by the bankruptcy court to dispose of the propérty of the firm at the corner of Flm and Sevmour streets. The build- ing i sappraised at $17,500 and there are encumbrances amounting to $15,- 000, held by Morris Schupack, Hyman Horwitz and Solomon Shurberg. H A hearing was held yesterday be- fore the referee in bankruptcy. At- torney Upson was represented hy Judge John H. Kirkham and the | mortgagees were represented by Judge F. B. Hungerford. The court directed that the property be sold on or before Saxe, asked for a continuation of | case 80 as to provide time to up a defense. After considerable gument on the part of Lawyer liam F. Delaney, counsel for A Judge George Griswold contln both cases until 9 o'clock Thui morning. Austin’s bond of $100, which furnished by W. D. Dunham of lin at the time of his arrest day morning, was continued Gordon was paroled in the custody his attorney. Gordon was placed der arrest by Constable John only a short time before court op The warrant was sworn out morning. It is safe to say that the e room in the Berlin town hall has been so crowded with spectators Witnesses in many years, it impossible to find seating acco dations for all those present. Austin case is probably one of most sensational that has ever up for trial in Berlin and it is atts ing considerable attention, not in Berlin but in New Britain, Both Plead Not Guilty. When-his case was called the lin tax col ‘have tered a plea of not guilty. dia lkewise. Prosecuting Attorney Wil Gibney demanded 4 retraction Attorney Saxe in a heated which followed the lawyer's plea 01 continuation on the grounds that don’s arrest was so complete a prise to him that he had not time to even discuss the circumsts with his client. The prosbcutor exception to a statement which ed to him as if Lawyer Saxe cl that, unless he had happened to present as personal counsel for don, his client would have obliged to face trial without havil the opportunity of consulting counsel. “That remark was entirely un Yor,” interrupted the prosecutor, * 1 demand a retraction.” “I won't retract anything,” & swered Saxe, “for 1 have not said any} thing to call for a retraction,” Gordon's lawyer continued Austin and his counsel came court all prepared with their defy to fight their case with all their wif nesses on hand, He feit that M should be allowed the same opp tunity, b Argument for Continuation, Attorney Delaney expressed his @ sire to go on with the cases for, said, witnesses for the defense been subpoenaed at a great exy and it would be inconvenient them to be present in court again. th Int | felt also that his client'’s repu was in the balance, for storie his alleged assault were being spi broadcast and could not be stop until it was decided by the court he i not gullty of the charge him. He added that Gordon was court as a complaining witness &1 was certainly as well informed as could be. " “Even affér hearing the une for remarks which Mr. Saxe has made,” began Prosecutor Gl “I will say that it has always been policy while connected with court to give a man under arrest reasonable length of time to p his case.” He stated that, with exception of the doctors who att Gordon when he was at the hosy all the state’s witnesses were p) nt| and that he was ready to go aheal with the case. If, however, such ac- tion would be detrimental to the in- terests of any of the accused, prosecutor stated that he would be in favor of proceeding. Attorne§ Saxe stated that it wi be utterly impossible for him to on in view of the fact that he not even consulted Gordon in regs to the facts of the matter. Couldn’t Try One Case. Austin’s lawyer then Sug that his client’s case be tried ind ally but Mr. Gibney objected bee it would injure the state's case agah the other party, and he was tained by the judge. Before leaving, the witnesses wi all warned to appear at the trial on October 15, at private or public sale. Thursday.