New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 19, 1914, Page 11

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1914. v'-éR[M BATTLE Cyble fi’aztalrz:bfiswovf French 7Arm-y Havoc Among Enemies’ Ranks| INEUROPEAN CONFLICT (Continued from First Page.) Three Spies Shot for Warning Germans 4 Louvain, Belgium, via Paris, Aug. /9., 5 a. m.—Three spies, & German and Belgian man and woman were tried by court martia! and shot for ‘warning the Germans after the bat- tle of DI of the prospect which awaited them at Haelen. Seven Italians Killed By German Soldiers London, Aug. 19 (11:35 A. M.)—A despatch from Rome to the Star says refugees from Magdeburg, Germany, reports that German soldiers fired on 2,000 Italians confined in the barracks there, killing seven and wounding six- teen, because some of them shouted “hurrah for Italy.” Outpost Combats No Sign of Definite Victory Paris, Aug. 19, 4:15 A. M.—"Out- post combats, however interesting and characteristic, do not justily us in counting upon the certainty of a prompt and definite victory,” writes Former Minister of Foreign Affairs #Stephen Pichon in the Petit Journal. “I find too much said about the Germans being demoralized. Their original over-confidence may give place to doubts but that is all. The war now .beginning is a war to the death. On it hangs the existence of Germany as well as that of France. It will be waged furiously on both les. It will probably be long and fhe losses enormous. “Let us make up our minds to the | fact that we have to contend with the most redoubtable army in Eu- rope and have need for all our ma- terial and moral forces.” Poles Volunteer to * Fight for France Paris, Aug. 19., 0 a. m.—An of- i | i | | | ficial statement issued by the war | office says that many Poles engaged in the mines and in factories are vol- unteering to serve in the French ariny. The statement adds that the | Poles asked particularly to be per- mitted to fight against Germany. King of Spain to Discuss ‘War With Ambassadors ! Madrid, via Paris, Aug. 19, 4:20 a. m.—King Alfonso, accompanied by | Premier Dato,” has returned from ’San Sebastian and will have import- ant conferences with the French and . English ambassadors in regard to| Spain’s attitude toward the pean conflict, it is stated. Germans Alleged to Have Violated Laws of War | Euro- | ¥ Paris, Aug. 18, 1:50 a, m.—The Brussels correspondent of the Havas agency telegraphs as follows. H ““A committee to inquire into al- | leged breaches of the laws of war by Germans has drawn up its statement | of facts in the case of Major Van ! Damme, who was wounded at Haelen | on August 12, and dispatched, it 1s' wlaimed, by a revolver shot from the Germans. It is set forth that Major Knapen was killed under similar cir- cumstance at Ormsmael on Aug 9.” Grand Duke to Join Russian Fighting Line * London, Aug. 19, 1:12 P. M.—Ac- cording to advices received here to- day from St. Petersburg, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, a brother ot Emperor Nicholas, has left St. Peters- burg to join the Russian fighting | line. M French Steamer Complains to Turkish Governor Paris, Aug. 19, 8:30'a. m.—The Matin reports that the French steam- er Saghalien, held in the Dardanelles by the German cruiser Breslau (re- ported to have been sold to Turkey), complained to the military governor, who asked the captain to leave, < “Good,” said the French captain, “but the Breslau threatens to sink us. I will leave on the condition that we are towed by a Turkish boat, con- voyed by a Turkish torpedo boat and ave you as a passenger unti] we are out of Turkish waters." The governor assented. Vaterland Forced to Disarm at Nanking « London, Aug. 19, 1:20 P. M.—The Central News published a despatch trom Rome saying that the German gunboat Vaterland has been forced to disarm at Nanking, China. The Vaterland is 164 feet long and has a displacement of 166 tons. Russian Warship Founders; Odessa Docks on Fire London, Aug. 19, 3:35 P. M.—An unsubstantiated 'report has been re- ceived here from St. Petersburg to the effect that a Ruassian warship found- S | Emilia of 3,597 | Trieste, ! Explains Transfer | official communication from Brussels, ) breferred to effect it now in a nor- ' British Force Receives. | Belbium, not yet announced by | British war information bureau. ared in the Black sea after strik- The cycle battalions of the French army are playing a great part in the World War. \COPYRIGHT. UNDERWOOD. & .UNDERWOOD, ..V, They come upon the enemy suddenly and thus ambush them. At Namur a division of the German army corps was complete- ly ambushed by the French cyclists and the kaiser's forces suffered heavy casualties. ing a mine and that the Odessa docks are on fire. The official information bureau has no confirmation of this report. German Steamer Seized in Melbourne Harbor London, Aug. 19, 3:15 p. m.—The German steamer Wildenfels, on ar- riving today at Melbourne, from New York, via Cape Town, was seized by the authorities. The captain of the vessel was not aware that war had been declared until he arrived in the harbor, Austrian Steamer Taken As Prize of War Organ, Algeria, via Paris, Aug. 19, 4:10 a. m.—The Austrian steamer tons, bound for was stopped by a gun from Fort St. Gregeir and brought in here as a prize by a tug. The captain of the Emilla was unaware that war | 1 had broken out. | i of Berlgan Capital ‘ Parls, Aug. 19, 12:20 'P. M.—An made public today, gives certain de- tails of the transfer of the seat of the | Belgian government from Brussels | to Antwerp. This transfer is not an immediate necessity, it is explained, but it is mal manner rather than risk inter- ruption to governmental business. ‘While Belgian officials have gone to Antwerp their families remain in Brussels. Her majesty the queen and the princes are at the Antwerp palace and the king is with the army. Enthusiastic Welcome Paris, Aug. 19.—The British ex- peditionary force complete has been landed. The soldiers received an en- thusiastic reception from the popula- tion as they marchea to their al- lotted positions. The harness of the cavalry was decked with flowers by village maidens, The despatch may refer to the land- ing of the British troops in France or to the landing of an expedition in the Russian Count Predicts Downfall of Germany Paris, Aug 19, 3:20 a. m.—A news despatch from Tarbes quotes Count witte, the Russian statesman who is on his way from Blarritz to Russia, as declaring that the European war would not last more than two or three months. it was bound to end, he said, in the downfall of Germany. The mo- ment had come when Russia should intervene. “Her* mobilization had been carried out slowly but surely and her army was certein to van- quish Germany whatever might hap- pen. J. G. EADIE OPERATED ON, Supervisor of Playgrounds Suffering From Appendicitis. ‘J. G. Eadie, supervisor of pla grounds, was operated on at the New Britain General hospital this morn- ing for appendicitis. His condition now is reported to be fairly favorable, Mr, Eadie had been feeling badly for several days, and last night was taken with severe pain. This morn- | ing he was taken to the hospital in the ambulance and operated on by Dr. K. E. Kellogg. As supervisor of the playgrounds Mr. Badie has had direct charge over the recreation of many of New Brit- | ain’s children.’ His sickness will in- terfere badly with the rounding out| i to the war in the various states of the { union and wishes to ascertain wheth- I write ! speech or of the pres: ‘CONFER ON WESTPORT WRECK. | governor's hands. of the playground season. LIBERTY OF SPEECH IN CONNECTICUT So Governor Baldwin Informs British Consul General Who Inquires As to Laws of State. Bridgeport, Aug. 19. Governor Baldwin has received from the Brit- ish consul general in New York an inquiry as to the laws of Connecticut which would apply to the utterance of citizens and others in public meet- ings. It is beliesved from this that the British government has taken cognizance of meetings of German sympathizers and others in relation er there are laws to regulate or con- trol' them. Governor Baldwin in response to the query from the consul general quoted sections five and six of the ! constitution of Connecticut as fnl-" lows: Every citizen may freely speak, | and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible | for the abuse of that liberty. | “No law shall ever be passed curtail or restrain the liberty to of | Coroner Phelan and Chief Engineer Elwell Discuss Details. Bridgeport, Aug. 19.—The expected resumption of the inquest into the ‘Westport trolley collision took the form today of a conference between Coroner John J. Phelan and C. C. El- well, chief engineer of the public utility commission. This conference was private, with no witnesses present and had nothing of the nature of an inquest. Several electrical experts had been -called in to give opinions. Coroner Phelan said today he did not know yet when the inquest would be resumed. That would depend largely on the results of today's con- sideration of the evidence already_ ac- cumulated. The party composing to- day's conference might go this after- noon to Westport for another exam- ination of the track and equipment near the scene of the wreck, but this, too, had not been fully decided. HELD FOR ROBBERY. Chore Boy at Colebrook Accused of Theft From Lawyer's Farm. Winsted, Conn., Aug. 19.—John Gosch, chore boy at the summer home in Colebrook, of L. J. Phelps, a New | was arrested today by with York lawyer, Sheriff Middlebrooks , charged having robbed the Phelps place. Ac- cording to the police he has con- fessed. He will be given a hearing before a justice at Colebrook during the afternoon. Gosch told the police he had been reading many detective stories. The robbery occurred on August 3. The next day Gosch told a circum- stantial story of a revolver battle be- tween himself and three robbers in which he drove them off the place and compelled them to drop a part of | their booty. | DECLIN TO NAME MAJOR. Hartford, Conn,, Aug. 19.—Gover- nor Baldwin has declined to exercise the right accorded him by law to ap- roint a major of the First Infantry, ! Because of failure of any candidate | to secure a majority in two previous' Lallotings the matter passed into the Today he ordered a third ballot taken. -Officers of the rcgiment were notified and the vote will be counted seven days later. GOVERNMENT INSURANCE BILL. Washington, Aug. 19.—A draft ot | the bill to provide for government dn- | surance of American hulls engaged | in foreign trade and their cargoes was | laid today before the committee of the experts appointed last week by the conference of banking, insurance and shipping men, called by Secretary McAdoo of the treasury department to discuss commercial emergencies present by the ISuropean war, ]PLAYGROUND LEAGUES IN USUAL GAMES Smalley and High Victorious Over Bartlett and Fast—Landers and Smith Break FEven. The usual Tuesday league games were played yesterday at the city playgrounds, Smalley and High being in general victories over Bartlett and East, while Landers and Smith broke even, The results were as follows: Baseball, senior boys—Bartlett 10, Smalley 6, Iast 11, High 3. Landers- Smith, postponed, Baseball, junlor boys—Bartlett 7, Smalley 3. High 4, East 1. Landers 5, Smith 2. Baseball, girls—Smalley 8, Bartlett 5. High 18, Bast 10. Smith 28, Lan- ders 26, Captainball, girls—Smalley from Bartlett, High from East, Smith from Landers, Dodgeball, boys—Smalley won from Bartlett and East from High. Relay racing—Smalley won from Bartlett, High from East and Landers from Smith. won and MOTHER LOSES FOUR SONS IN CONFLIC'( But Daughter of France Says She is Proud to Off®r Sacrifice to the Cause of Her Country. Paris, Aug. 19, 11:10 A. M.—A woman with four sons in the French army today walked slowly down the steps of one of the municipal offices where relatives are informed officlally whether soldiers are dead, wounded or unreported. She was exceedingly white, but her emotion was greater than could be expressed in tears. A friend came up ®quickly and said “Have you good news I am glad my Jean is safe.” “Yes, they are still safe,” was the reply. “They are safe in the arms of the Father. I am proud to give all to the cause.” s0 HOLD ANNUAL REUNION Hartford, Conn., Aug. 19.—The Connecticut Cavalry association held its 47th annual reunion in this city to- Gay with about forty present. Nearly every state east of thte Mississippl and north of the Mason and Dixon line was reppresentted. Among the visitors was Mrs. Ira B. Webster, Ringhamton, N. Y. who said she was there in honor of the memory of | her husband, a,member, who died last April. Nineteen deaths were reported for the year. Officers were re-elected with L. D. Converse of Windsor Locks as president. KILLED BY FALL, Naugatuck, Aug. 19.—Michael Mc- Carthy, aged fifty, fell from the third floor of his boarding house here early today to a cement alley and was killed. His neck was broken and his skull fractured. Death was acciden- tal, in the opinion of the medical ex- aminer. He was married. NO CHANGE EXPECTED Jackson, Miss., Aug. 19 pi's delegation to congre: main intact unless returns yet to come in from the state democratic primary vesterday, unexpectedly change ro- Hts. ' TRUSTEE SELLS PROPERTY. Betty Johnson, trustee of the estate of the late Nils Johnson, today soid a valuable piece of property on Shef- fleld street to Michael Balock and Anna Balock, The price is given out as §3, TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATIO TO RENT—Tenement of three rooms, second floor at 41 Hurlburt street. Inquire 491 Church street. §-19-d3x KITCHENER ADVISES BRITISH SOLDIERS Wams Them o Avoid Wine and Women During War. London, Aug. 18, 5:25 P. M.—Now that the ban of secrecy has been removed from British troop move- ments and the official press bureau has admitted the arrival of British troops in France, great enthusiasm is exhibited everywhere in London over the safe arrival of the soldiers on the continent and over the reports showing they were heartily received by the French. Loud praise is heard for the order- | 1y mobilization of the army without publicity and for the silence of the British newspapers concerning troop movements in England and Ilreland. Greet English Soldiers. Americans returning to England from the continent say the French soldiérs greeted their English com- rades with: “Hurrah for the Eng- lish! Hurrah for King George!" And the English soldiers replied with “Hurrah for France!" The troops of the allies fraternized | immediately, and tourists say there was every indication that all orders | were carried out with expedition and | perfection of detail as a result of the | complete harmony between the French and British general staffs. | At the points of debarkation signs had even been posted saying: “Teams to the right in France,” as a. guide to the English teamsters and artillery men. Ficld Marshal's Advice, Field Marshal Earl Kitchener's sol- dierly homily to the men of the Brit- ish expeditionary force, which he di- rected that every soldier should keep in his active service paybook, was textually as follows: “You are ordered abroad as a sol- dier of the king, to help our French cemrades against the invasion of a common enemy. “You have to perform a task which will need your courage, your energy and your patience. “Remember that the honor of the British army depends on your in- dividual conduct. Urges Friendly Relations. “It will be your duty not only to set an example of discipline and per- fect steadiness under fire, but also to maintain the ost friendly relations with those whom you are helping in this strusgle. 'The operations in which you will be engaged will for the most part take place in a friendly country, and you can do your own country no better service than In showing yourself in France and Belgium in the true char- acter of a British soldier by being invariably courteous, considerate and Never do anything likely to injure or destroy property and always look upon rloting as a disgraceful act, “You are sure to meet with a wel- come and tp be taunted. Your con- duct must Jjustify that welcome and that trust. Health Must Be Good. “Your duty cannot be done unless vour health is sound, so keep con- stantly on your guard against any ex- cesses, “In this new experience you may find temptation both in wine and women. You must entirely resist both temptations, and while treating all women with perfect courtesy you should avoid any intimacy. “Do your duty bravely. and honor the king. (Signed) “KITCHENER, “Field Marshal.” Fear God T. W. MITCHELL ENTHUSIASTIO. Canadians Know How to Entertain, He Thinks. “The Canadians are the most hospit- able people and their policemen the finest policemen that 1 have ever met,” said T. W, Mitchell, who re- turned yesterday from the conven- tion of the Knights of Pythias in Winnipeg, Canada. Mr. Mitchell is enthusiastic con- cerning every phase of the treatment that he and his felloWw knights re- ceived from the people of the north- ern city during his visit. They were welcomed by the mayor at the city hall, and from that time till their re- luctant parting, and also for the rest of their time in Canada, in whatever part of the dominion they Lappened to be, were treated as well as it would be possible to treat kings, Mr. Mit- chell said. The modernity of the city of Win- nipeg, especially its magnificent po- licemen, all of them over 5 feet 7 !l inches, and none with a superfluous ounce of flesh, pleased Mr. Mitchell, | He considered the people, many | whom are of course former American citizens or sons of citizens, to be the most hospitable and finest he has ever met. The Canadians, Mr, Mitchell reports felt a very brotherly spirit towards residents of this country, and a very patriotic feeling towards their mother country, Great Britain. Win- nipeg alone sent 3,000 soldiers of var- ious sorts to join the British army. UPHOLDS THREE CENT FARE., Washington, Aug. 19.—The inter- state railroad passenger fare of three cents a mile through Arkansas, Mis- souri and Oklahoma was upheld by the interstate commerce commission today, acting on complaints of the | Flanagan are spending | M. han, public service commissions of those states, which sought to have the two cent interstate rate made the basis of through traffic charges. ‘Washington, Aug. 19.—Senator Hitchecock today introduced a bill to prohibit the sale in this country of bonds of foreign countries engaged in war. City ltems George L. Damon and family are at Wilmington, Vt. H. Sharpe will go to Mass., for his vacation. Miss Helen McDonough is spending her vacation at Indian Neck. Miss Elsie Dressel has returned from a visit to East Hampton. The family of A. P. Marsh has re- turned from Southwick, Mass. Miss lLoretta Donahue of New York City of Dwight street. Sam Bohinton's missing horse been recovered in West Hartford. beast strayed out of the barn wandered off. Thomas Quigley, mayor. will go next Nerth Dakcota, to teach in the high school. A German mass meeting will held tonight in Turner hall to rtaise inoney for the families of the soldiers und reservists, Miss Grace Griffin and Miss Agnes wo weeks at Mill River, has The and of Fargo, brother week to be Madison. Mrs. Louise next two weeks White Mountains. Norden street the the Wiard will at Intervale spend in Land on the Union Realty company. ddward W, Irving of Sherman Ly Court has returned from Lake George, | N. Y., where he has heen spending his vacation. Miss Lillian Nelson of Pear] street | has returned from a visit with friends | ably failed of fulfillment.” in' East Hampton. Phenix lodge, Ne, 52, 1. O, will meet tonight at the Jr. O. U. after which tne officers degree will have a re- o. F., A. the second hearsal. Miss Mary A. Gaffney, the popular | school teacher who underwent an operation recently at the hospital, is reported to be convalesc- ing rapidly. She will be able to leave the hospital in about ten days. Charles Miller and family of West Pearl street will leave tomorrow for a ten day stay at Woodmont. Emil Hjerpe and family of Maple street left yesterday on an automo- bile trip to Woodstock, Conn., Boston, Mass.,, and New Hampshire, The Misses Edith and Lillian Ost- lund, Edith Johnson, Astrid Carlson and Lilllan Gustafson are spending two weeks at Cosey Beach. Miss Celia Bowe of Woodside, Y., Belvidere. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Johnson went this afternoon to Sound View to visit Mr, and Mrs. William C. Crowell for a week. The boys' department of the Y. M. C. A. is closed until Saturday, The new heating plant for St Mark’s church has been completely installed and tested. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. John Lapsinski, John Lapsinski of Southington, a shophand, died early this morning in the New Britain hospital. He was born forty-six years ago in Russian Poland. He is survived by five children, all residents of Southing- ton. 'The body was taken to the home of his sister, 260 Washington street, and the funeral will take place Friday from the Polish church with interment in the Polish cemetery. N’ John Cooper. The funeral of John Cooper of Newington was held this morning at :30 from his late home and at 9:30 from St. Joseph’s church in this city. Mass was celebrated by Father Daley. The interment was in the new Catholic cemetery. v Is visiting Mrs. J. Donahue | the | mathematics | | was trans- | Lag | ferred yesterday to Frank Poglitseh g¢ of | Hartford | G.0.P.PLATFORMAAPS TARIEF LEGISLATION 'New York Repubicans Also De- ncunce income Tax Law. Y., Aug 19.—~The re- convention continued its session here today. The permanent chalrman, Willlam Nottingham, ad« dressed the delegates and at the con- clusion of his speech the resolutions committee Teported. The platform as adopted declared for “true progress, to be won by per- sisting in the hard, slow course of [ popular government and self-restraint and not by abandoning the performs= ance of duty and seeking the ends of government through the easy experis wents without effort and without sace rifice.”” It asserts that “the legisia. tive policy of the democratic national aaministration has been deliberately ‘etional as well as hostile to the great irdustrial communities of the country and particularly to the state of New York,” and that “its tariff legislation been framed in utter disregard of fair protection to and American indus- Saratoga, N publican stat conable and | American 1abor tries.” Fails of Fulilllment, The pledge of the democratic pare | ty to recuce the high cost of lving™ the platform declares, has lament- The new | banking and currency platform cons tends, places in the hands of the nus tional government an unprecedented power over the financial operations of | the country opening facilities for in- | flation of currency which might lead to disaster. The income tax law likewise is do- | nounced as a sectional measure, tend- ing to extract millions of dollars from a few prosperous states in excess of | their just share. Raps Democratic Regime. “The democratic administration,” reads the platform, “is now engaged in an effort to force through congress legislation giving to the federal gove ernfent a vast, undefined and inquis- itorial power over all the business ao~ tivities of the country, destruction of the fundamental principles of frees dom of labor and opportunity and that protection of property to secure which governments are established.* In state affairs the democratic ad« is visiting Miss Mary Leghorn of | ministration is accused of incapacity. and extravagance, the new election law in particular being attacked. ] MOTOR CARS MAY BE BROUGHT HOME | England Will Permit Americ Ship Their Automobiles to America ns on Proper Representations, London, Aug. 19, 3:06 p. m.—Rob= ert P, Skinner, the American consul general at London, today received & communication from Sir Edward Grey, the British foreign secretary, saying that the British government would permit the exportation of Americans owned motor cars on proper repre- sentations being made to the customs authorities, The government also is willing, the foreign secretary said, to allow the fes turn to the United States of Americans bred horses and polo ponies which are not needed by the milittary, though the question of the military fitness of the animals must first be decided.: The Boy Scouts have been indispens | sable to the Amgrican relief commits | tee as messengers and guides, but the universality of their usefulness was proved today when a scout acted as an interpreter for a Russian woman who was unable to speak English, The pall bearers were Michael Mul- | The scout was Alexander Wolkoff, son cahy, James McVey, James Ryan, ‘William Burke, Peter McGuiness and Edward Mullen. The flower bearers were William Mulcahy and William | Regan. Matilda Bechand. The funeral of Matilda Bechand was held this morning from St. Pet- er's church at 9 o'clock, the | of the Russian naval attache in Lone don. ADEE IN COPENHAGEN, Assistant Secretary of State Safe on the Continent. { 19, 2:33 A, M~ arrived here today they saw A. A. London, Aug, Americans who from Denmark say Rev. Charles Coppens celebrating the | Adee has been spending his summer mass. The interment was in the new Cathollc cemetery. were Martin Welsh, John Frank O'Neil, Michael Clynes, An- drew Nelligan and Patrick Malley, CONDITIONS AMONG AMERICANS IMPROVED Berlin and Vienna Banks Honor American Letters of Credit, Ex- press Checks and Transfers, ‘Washington, Aug. 19.—Decided im- provement in the financial situation of Americans abroad, especlally to the state department today from the embassies at Berlin and Vienna. | the in | Germany and Austria, was reported | giving soup tickets secretary of state in Copenhagen, Mr. The pall bearers | Adee has ben spending his summer McAvay, | vacation on the continent. | Major Daniel W, Ketcham, who is | directing the American government | relief measures in London, has opened offices in the army and navy man- sions, 116 Victoria street. 25,000 GERMANS REGISTER. German Rellef Committee in Dondon Issues Soup Tickets. London, Aug. 19, 3:06 P, M— Twenty-five thousand Germa! have | registered with the police of the Lon- don district to date. Large numbers of Germans stil remain in the pro- vinces. The German rellef committee is to thousands, most of 'whom are forced to sleep in at lodging houses. parks or In both capitals American credit pa- | Thousands of others are living in the per is being honored. Ambassador Pentield states that the Wiener the Austrian national many of their branches, at Vienna Bankverein, bank, were cash- ing letters of credit, express checks | ont of the Havas and cable transfers, Of the 22,000 Americans estimated | jyoq by royal decree. to be in Austria at present, 5,600 of them according to Ambassador Pen- field are people of means, and only one-third of the entire number care to leave the country. Messages from mention a similar improvement the financlal situation in Germany. Minister Whitlock announced artival of the queen of Belgium many of the royal princes and ernment officials in Antwerp the temporary capital will be in with gov- where main- and | Ambassador Gerard | the | the | work houses, | | Authorizes New Paper Notes, Paris, Aug. 19, 11:15 A, M.—In & despatch from Rome this correspond- agency says an issue paper notes has been author- The notes are ($1 and $2) million dire covered by of new to ten lire be five and |to the amount of 360 | ($70,000,000) entively | ilver in treasury. ' | $10,000 FIRE AT FORT TERRY. Fort Terry, Y. Aug. 19.—Fire | of unknown origin destroyed one of quartermaste storehouses here this morning, together with the included much Valu- belonging to the offi- fire organization early contents which able furniture cers. The milit tained while Brussels is threatened | extinguished the fire in two hours. by the Germans. The total loss is estimated at §10,000,