New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 20, 1914, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL i LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD! PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1914—TWELVE PAGES. "Germans Gain Ground on Banks of Meuse; .. French in Lorraine Advance Toward Metz Reported Brussels Has Fallen Into Hands of Kaiser’s Forces and Germany Has Decided Not to Comply with Japan’s Ultimatum for Evacuation of Kiau-Chau —— - Birdseye View of Brussels, Belgium ! Reports in Brussels Assert thef’ Germans Lost 6,000 Killed in Battle Near Char:eroi An entire change in the 'plan of campaign may be brought about by the finding of an opening to the north «PY the German armies in Belgium. This was admitted in WESTPORT WRECK INQUIRY RESUMED Madigan's Testimony Places Blame for Trolley Tragedy Upon Mo- torman of Express Car. Bridgeport, Aug. 20.—The inquest into the Westport trolley collision was resumed here today by Coroner John J. Phelan. Motorman Lane of the car that followed the express car up the hill from Westport, and John E. Madigan, an employe of the Connecticut company, were the wit- nesses at the early session. Madi- gan's testimony was regarded as very important in that it tended to place the blame for the fatal collision upon the motorman of the express car. He said he was standing near the express car when it started from Westport and did not see the motorman turn out the light. Previous witnesses had testified that the express motorman had turned the signal, John E. Lane, motorman of the car behind the express car, said he had allowed the express to go ahead of him, and that as he passed the | signal he heard some one say some- thing about the lights, but paid no attention to the remark.' . C. C, Elwell of the public utility commission was present and asked the men several questions. The cor- oner and Mr. Elwell went to Westport this afternoor. to make a tour of the switch boxes and will continue the inquiry late this afternoon, when the ¢+ chief of the Westport car barns will be called upon for a statement con- cerning the position of the lights as the cars left Westport. . i the trade routes is best HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS ESTABLISHET ENGLISH COMMERCE IS ALMOST NOF Brtish Embassy Receives Summ of Naval and Miary Siuaton, COPY SENT TO SECRETARY BRY German Seaboard Commerce Is 1876. most Paralyzed and Kaiser's Outside the Baltic Is Confined Harbors. Washington, Aug. 20.—The Briti embassy here today received frol its foreign office a summary of naval and military situation to da Colville Barclay, the charge, sent copy to Secretary Bryan as follows) “Since the declaration of war fleet has been responsible for th safety of the expeditionary forel which completed its disembarkatio) in France on August 18, which wi effected in perfect order and withou a casualty. “The work of the navy in the At lantic and elsewhere in safeguardin exemplifie: by the fact that at Liloyds yester the war risk rate fell to forty shill ings per cent. for almost any veyi of British vessels, whereas the rate insure freights of corn, pald | steamers from the United States to British port i thirty shillings cent. Confined to Harbors. SolEMN R[QUIEM MASS | .*The German fleet outside the {tic is confined to harbors. Engl | commerce is almost normal. Ger FOR LATE POPE PIUS X' comoerscitmcs 52 an official communication from Brussels today, which said the Germans “had gained ground on both banks of , the Meuse and are in contact with the allies.” It adds that “the Belgians, having done all that could be expected by holding the invaders in check for fifteen days, their =*stratergy will now be merged into the general plan of the allied armies.” It concludes with the significant sentence that “the retograde movement does-not mean defeat,” im- plying that the Belgians have been operating hitherto by themselves in checking the Germans while the French and British were making preparations to meet the advancing ~German forces. “The only casualty is the loss | 1ight cruiser Amphion blown up a mine after having sunk the Germal mine layer Koenigin Luise. One G man submarine has been gunk in th North sea. | Describes Military Position, To Be Said in All Catholic Churches in State Next Wednesday. ““The military position is as fol ! lows: German forces at present tend from north of neighborhood Basle through Liege to a point | Belgium to the east of Antwerp an near the Dutch frontier. out. | standing feature of the operations to the present has been delay cal to the contemplated German offensi | across the Meuse, by the defense | Liege, where the fortsare still in It has permitted the orderly mobilize Hartford, Aug. 20.—Bishop John J. { Nilan issued a statement today on the death of Pope Pius X, in which an- nouncement was made that solemn high mass of requiem for the repose of the late pontiff's soul would be celebrated in all the churches of the diocese Wednesday, August 26. The statement says that Bishop Nilan A BIRDSEYE VIEW OF BRUSSELS, BELGIUM This is a birdseye view of the ci tv of Brussels, Belgium, toward which the German army in that country is reported to be marching. The pict ure is taken from the Palace of Justice hill. Brussels is not a fortified city, and it can be easily captured if the Belgian and French troopps do not drive the Germans back. The government was removed from Bruss els to Antwerp, the ancient seaport. This city is very strongly fortified Rumors that Brussels has fallen into German hands were persistently current in Paris, but no confirmation with a double ring of forts and sluice gates for flooding. It is considered entirely impregnable. could be obtained. The Belgian capital was known cer- tainly to be threatened by daring German cavalry who had reached the forest of Soignies flanking the city. All the approaching roads had been barricaded and en- trenched. Four of the Brussels hospitals are filled with wounded soldiers. Antwerp apparently is th : temporary goal of the Ger- &~ man troops in Belgium. They are reported moving slowly but steadily in the direction of the great fortified port onrthe river Scheldt. The German soldiers have occupied “ Tirlemont, and are believed to have come with the allies line of front. into contact Reports in Brussels asserted a battle had occurred near Charleroi, in which theGermans were supposed to have lost 6,000 killed. This was not officially confirmed. Reports were current that Germany had decided not to comply with Japan’s ultimatum calling for German evac- uation of Kiao-Chau. Holland is said to feel uneasiness v : . . in regard to her East Indian colonies in view of Japanese - ~ Positions occupied are entirely suppressed. -~ attitude. Gumbinnen, a German town 20 miles from the Rus- sian frontier, has been occupied by Russians. News of the military developments issued by the of- ficial bureaus becomes more brief as the great masses of Germans and Austrians approach the opposing forces of the Belgians, French and British and indications of the This morn- ing’s not sent out by French war office just mentions that important events are occurring in Belgium and adds that there is nothing new along the front in Alsace-Lor- raine. French official advices announce the rapid progress # of the French column in Lorraine in the direction of Metz. A corps of Amazons is reported being raised in Ber- lin, according to a statement made by Chinese medical men who have arrived in Rotterdam from the German cap- ital. The small German and British forces stationed in the African colonies are carrying out raids in each other's territory. Germans Gain Ground Along River Meuse | *'!ies. Paris, Aug. 20, 11:40 a. m.—An of- ficial communication received here from Brussels says: “The Germans have gained ground on both banks of the river Meuse and 2re in contact with the armies of the “The enemy, finding the routes to the southwarq strongly held by French and Belgians, discovered an OPening to the north. Thix may en- tirely change the strategy on both sides.” .| near ‘this city. | side of the forest of Seignes. which C;mnon’s Roar Drawing Near to Brussels Aug. 18, (Tuesday) Via. London, Aug. 20, 6:80 a. m.—The war eventually is rapidly - drawing Already- four hospitals- are filled with wounded soldiers. Ger- man aeroplanes have been seen scout- ing above the city after sundown. German cavalry is reported fre- quently in the region on the farther Brussels, flanks the city. This forest is the point from which the attack is most likely to come, in the opinion of many. Net work of trenches has been thrown up along the woods. The trenches are occupied by burghers and a few civil guards. The forest of Seignes, which is to the southeast of Brussels, extends in the direction of Wavre, where severe fighting has been reported. Trustworthy reports have just been received of an engagement near Char- leroi. It is claimed by the Belglans that six thousand Germans were killed in this battle. The censorship here is now so strict that no.news of the war is going out of the city except by courier. The Belgian papers because of the rigid censorship have ceased to be sources of war news. They are pub- lishing chiefly local matters uncon- nected with the war. The mails also are being held up. An order has been issued prohibit- ing the granting of further military pesses to newspapermen or others to go outside the city. The populace does not appear un- vsually excited over the prospect of fighting in their streets., The crowds scem placid and the people are at- tending to their business as usual. Large German Forces Cross River Meuse London, Aug. 20, 5:55 A. M.—An officlal communication issued at Paris last night states that large German forces are crossing the Meuse between Liege and Namur. The statement continues: “The French army is making rapid advances on the Seiller river and at the end of the day had reached Delme on one side of the river and Morhange on the other.” A despatch to the Times from Paris s that the first point at which the Germans crossed the French frontier was € y-sur-Vesouse, Since then there been continued fighting in that region until a day or two uago, when it ended in the victorious ad- vhnce of the French forces, who drove the enemy ‘Bck. ucposs the jfrontier east of (Kungviile; The ¢o ddent gays that the \quco French minister of war give little idea of the desperate struggle that occurred around the handful of villages seat- tered along the French border. Point | was taken and re-taken or the other. He gives the following story of the fighting at the village of Babon- viller, as told by the villagers: “The village was occupied by a bat- talion of chasseurs as a covering force and ' was preparing for defense by nu- merous trenches. The battle began on ‘August 10. The Germans bombarded the village, compelling the chasseurs to vacate it. The latter retired on coles and afterward took up a posi- ticn on Donan ridge. “After nightfall the Germans in- creased the bombardment and the in- bhabitants sought refuge in cellars, as a continuous rain of shells kept wrecking the hduses and setting them afire. “The chasseurs retired, defending everv house foot by foot and making the Germans feel their fire. The sun rose on a village in ruins. It had been under bombardment fifteen hours. When the Germans entered they fired first on all the windows and down loopholes into the cellars. No corner was spared.” after point by one side Germans Moving in Direction of Antwerp London, Aug. 20, 2:30 A. M.—The Brussels correspondent of the Dalily Telegraph, telegraphing Tuesday night says: “The Germans seem to be moving in the direction of Antwerp. Any Belgian backward movement in that direction may therefore, be explained as strategic ~maneuvering which points to the early discomfiture of the enemy.” German Force Enters Into British Africa Natroboi, British East Africa Pro- tectorate, Via. London, Aug. 20, 11:35 a. m.—A small German force crossed the frontier Into British territory to- cay, raiding the natives' cattles. The British east African protecto- rate is a vast area of nearly 250,000 square miles, which is really a colony governed by the imperial authori- tias. It has a defense force of thirty- fou, white ofifhrs ana 1,500 of the King's African rifles and a native po- lice force of 1,735 men under thirty- eight English officers. German East Africa is still bigger in area, having 384,000 square miles, It has a milltary and police force of 261 Germans and 2,472 native legies, I8 there are about 4.000 German residents, Hartford, Conn, Continued . unsettled, prob- ; ably showers tonight and Fri- day. e e Germans Make New Attack on Diest Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 20, 4:30 a. m.—The Germans made a new at- tack on Diest In the afternoon (date not given), according to press des- patches. After pillaging the railway depot they bombarded that town, from which all the inhabitants had fled. Their artillery also appears to be bombarding Tierlmont. German Forces _Kill People of Tierimont London, Aug. 20, 5:20 a. m.—A de- spatch to the Times from Brussels says: “The Germans in strong force, mostly cavalry and artillery, entered Tierlmont early this afternoon (Tues- daay.) “The big guns shelled the place while the cavalry played at war by at- tacking the flying, panic stricken populace, shooting and sticking them at random. “About five miles from the town two trains were made up and fully 1,000 refugees got away. So swift and terrible had been the onslaught of the Germans that in flight for their lives men, women and children left every- thing behind. Never have 1 seen such a picture of woe as that pre sented by a group composed, of a Jeasant woman and five children, standing bewildered in the square cry- ing as though their hearts would break. The woman said: **‘They shot my husband before my eves and trampled two of my children tu death.’” Belgian Field Army Has Fallen Back London, Aug. 20, 5:33 p. m.—The following information was given out by the official bureau this afternoon: “The Belgian fleld army, con- fronted by superior numbers, has fallen back. “The Belgian troops have admir- ably performed thelr duty in delaying the hostile advance and enabling their allies to complete thelr concentra- tion." Belgians Retreating Toward Antwerp Paris, Aug. 20, 10:15 a. m. —A por- tion of the Belgian army has begun to retire in the direction of Antwerp, according to an official announcement this morning concerning the situation in Belgium. East of Namur the Germans have (Contitnued on Eleventh Page.) prefers the churches be not draped as the tribute of kneeling thousands at the communion rail is more desirable than fixed signs of grief. The state- ment follows: “‘Our great pontiff, Plus X, is dead. The gentle shepherd whose life-pur- pose was to restore all things in Christ has passed away without see- ing the realization of his hope. The death-bed of the vicar of Christ, who longed for peace, was disturbed by the noise of warring nations. The les- son of his life is an inspiration to greater constancy in the service of God, so that if not in the world, at least in our hearts, Christ may reign supreme. May he rest in peace! “In all the churches of this diocese a solemn mass of requiem for the re- pose of his soul will be celebrated next Wednesday, August 26. It is not our wish that the churches be draped. Better than outward signs of mourn- ing will be the tribute of kneeling thousands at the communion rall to offer praise for him who was called the Pope of the Holy Eucharist. “We exhort the faithful to pray that a worthy successor may be chosen to continue the work of the gentle Pius, and that the announce- ment of his elevation may be made to a world in which strife is ended and Christian nations are at peace. The clergy are asked to add to the present orato imperato the prayer ‘Pro eligendo summo pontifice.” “John J. Nilan, bishop of Hartford.” WILSON SENDS OONDOLENCES. President Expresses His Sympathy for the Death of Pope Plus X. Washington, Aug. 20.—At the re- quest of President Wilson, Secretary Bryan today sent the following tele- gram to the Vatican: “The president desires me to ex- press his sense of the great loss which the Christian world ahs sustained in the death of nis Holiness Pius X. By his pure and gentle character, his un- affected piety, and his broad and thoughtful sympathy with his fellow men he adorned his exalted station and attracted to himself the affec- tionate regard of all who felt' his world-wide influence.” The president had received no om- cial word of the death of the pope, but acted on news despatches received late last night and early today. —_— CARDINAL GIBBONS SHOCKED. Spring Lake, N. J., Aug. 20.—Car- dinal Gibbons of Baltimore, who is in Spring Lake as a guest of Martin Maloney, was 80 shocked with news of the pope’s death that he was un- {uble today to prepare any statement. The cardinal came here last evening for a week's rest. SMALL CHIMNEY FIRE, Engine companies No. 1 and No. 2 were called out shortly after 2 o'clock today by a still alarm from the rear of No. Walnut street. There was a slight blaze in the chimney of the old Waoodruff house. Roth companies ar- rived in fast time and prevented any damage from the flames tion and ¢oncentration of the army and British expeditionary f German troops have now crossed Meuse both above and below and are gaining some ground slowls westward, but their advance cavairy has been continually checked by ti Belglans. French Forces Advancing. “In the south where the German armies are apparently on the de: fensive the French are advancing of a long line into Alsace-Lorraine, & great extent of which they now oe- cupy after driving back in several en- gagements the troops opposed to them.” HEAR FROM LOCAL TOURISTS ABROAD Dr. Travis and Miss Mary E. Go ol Tell Miss Anna Rockwell of Plans for Sailing. Miss Anna G. Rockwell, librarian at the New Britain Institute, is in receipt of letters from Dr. Katherine Travi and Miss Mary E. Goodrich, librarian at the State Normal school in this eity, both of whom were in different parte of Europe when the big conflict broke out. The writers state that they have suffered some inconvenience but that they can now see their ways clear to returning home in a very short while. Miss Goodrich who is in Hereford, England, says that she has engaged passage on the American liner Paul, which sails from Plymouth | Wednesday of next week. She pects to arrive in New Bri ew ) September. Dr. Travis was in Lon« don when she wrote to Miss Rook' and, judging from her letter, she probably on her way to America n She had engaged passage on & burg-American liner, but when the company which owned the boat can- celled her sailing, she was obliged to make arrangements to sall on another steamer, which left Glasgow soon af- ter. She had been in attendance at the big medical congress in London, which Dr. Fromcn attended. In her letter, Miss Goodrich states that the town of Hereford was filled with troops at the time of writing, No one knew where they were bound for though, she said, owing to the very strict censorship regarding the movements of the forces. TODAY'S GAME CALLED OFF. This afternoon’s scheduled game with Waterbury was called off by Owner Scinski when he saw thers were but four pald admissions. His only hope now is to have the business men, to whom he has sent Invitations te attend tomorrow night's meeting af the HHotel Beloin, ald him or elwe ta have all his home gumes transferred 10 out of town, It was stated at the hospital thi efternoon that Joseph Quinn of 3 Commercial street, who was removed to that institution only a few dayd ago suffering with infirmities of old age, is not expected to lve, e seventy-eight years old.