New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 21, 1914, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD e HERALD “ADS” MEAN. BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 1914—SIXTEEN PAGES. Japan Preparing ToForce Germany . To Evacuate Kiauchau In China - French Military AExperts Predict Greatest Battle In World’s History When German And Allied Armies Clash In Belgium. : ' Anglo-American RoughRiders Corps OrganizedinParis Accepted For Ser- vice by French Ministry of War. “The most formidable shock in history” will occur on ¥ Belgian soil, according to French military experts, when the great armies of Germany and Austria on the one side and the allied troops of Belgium, France and Great Brit- ain on the other come into close contact. formation is permitted to get past the censor as to the place where the decisive encounter is to occur. Not a shot was fired by the Belgians when entry in- to Brussels was made yesterday by an advance guard of German cavalry, who, it was reported were to be followed today by a strong column of German troops encamped in the vicinity. After the departure of the Belgian troops from the capital, communication was cut off between that city and other parts of Belgium and abroad. British and French warships bombarded and greatly damaged Cattaro, and Austrian seaport on Wednesday. Libau, the Russian Baltic sea port was badly damaged during its two hour bombardment by a German fleet, ac- cording to the captain of a itants were panic stricken. Swedish steamer. The inhab- German warships are reported to have destroyed the harbor works at Hango, Finland. : Japan is making active preparations, in view of the -approaching of the time limit on Sunday of her ultima- tum to Germany. It is expected she will at once move on Kiau-Chau the German protectorate in China. A final call to arms, affecting all able bodied men from 20 to 52 years of age, has been issued by the Austmian government. An Anglo-American rough riders corps has been formed in Paris and its services accepted by the French * ministry of war. . Placing Antwerp in State of Defense London, Aug. 21, 9:25 a. m.—The ¥ Amsterdam correspondent of the Chronicle telegraphing yesterday sald that Antwerp was being put in a state of defense and being provisioned for u siege. He adds that it was stated at the office of the general staff Thursday ¢ that all foreign correspondents found in Belgium after last night would be “ghot. Secure Brussels Without Firing Single Shot London, Aug. 21, 2:50 a. m.—The Ghent correspondent of the Chronicle telegraphs: ““Brussels is now occupied by the enemy, having been surren- dered to the Germans without the firing of a single shot.” Belgium to Witness World’s Greatest Battle Paris, Aug. 21, 5:45-a. m.—The Petit review of the war situation to- day says: “A great battle is preparing. Belglum is to be the theater of the most formidable shock in history, the curation of which escapes prophecy. “Repulsed in south at Dinant by the French, the Germans have been making since Tuesday a vigorous offensive movement towards the north, which Wednesday forced the Belgians, after a fine resistance, to fall back on Antwerp. The Berlin government will clsim a triumph-—whereas from a strategical point of view the move- ment was of mediocre importance. “The French armies also have taken up their respective positions, and it is certain that our general staff is far from being taken unprepared by our maversaries’ tactics. The staff had long foreseen them and is prepared to deal with under auspices.” Main Body of Germans Camped Outside Brussels London, Aug. 21, 2: 4\A, M.—A telegram from Ostend, Belgium to the Daily mail dated last night, sald the main body of the German army around Brussels camped for the night just outsfde the city, which already had been formally occupied by a small advance guard. The remainder of the troops will enter the Belgian capital today. German Cav:l;; Patrols Circling Around Brussels them the best Antwerp, Aug. 21, 1:30 p. m.,, Via. Paris, 65:10 a. m.—An official state- ment says that the situation is un- changed. German cavalry patrols are circulating around Brussels, severing communication between the capital and Antwerp and between these cities and the central part of the country. German Forces Continue to Pass Meuse River Paris, Aug. 21, 2:66 P. M.—Offclal news made public in Paris today says that the German forces continue to pass the Meuse in the vicinity of Huy and that an important concentration is being carried out in Belgian terri- tory this (Friday) morning. No French territory s occupied by the enemy except a plece of enclosed land at Audun-le-Roman in the de- partment of Meurthe and Moselle. Hussars and Uhlans Arrive at Brussels Ghent, Belgium, via Paris, Aug. 21, 3:50 A. M.—German hussars and Uh- lans arrived this morning (probably Thursday) on the shooting grounds No definite in- | Map Showing Army Positions { The above map indicates the po of the allies in Belgium when the big advance was opposed by the armies o was believed that the Germans were center of the allied forces and thus s of Bruwselp.) whither, the went' tos pdn\y",‘-:wnh occupying an automobile crossed Grand Place (the market place), go- ing to the city hall, while detach- ments of Germans went through vari- ous parts of the city. The telegraph office and railway sta- tion were closed for the ‘greater part of the day. Many of the Inhabitants of Brussels are leaving for Ghent and Ostend. The general opinion Is that the Germans will only pass through the city or at the most make a very short stay there. The only signs of ani- mation in the place are caused by the arrival of peasants who are pbandon- ing the surroundling villages. The German troopers have established themselves on the shooting ground. They are understood to have said that they had been cut off from the rest of the party. No Communication Between England and Brussels London, Aug. 21.—Telegraphic com- munication between England and Brussels was entirely interrupted to- day, and no despatches were accepted for any place in the Belgian provinces of Limbourg, Liege, Namur, Luxem- burg, Brabant or Antwerp, except for the city of Antwerp. English Fleet Bombards Austrian Fortifications London, Aug. 21, 7:30 a. m.—A de- spatch to the Exchange Telegraph company, from Cettinje under yester- day’s date says that an English fleet, supported by French warships in con- Junction with Montenegrin batteries on Mount Lovchen on Wednesday bembarded the Austrian fortifications at Cattaro, greatly damaging them. The correspondent adds that In an engagement between Montenegring and Austrians in Bosnia, the latter suf- fered 200 casualtles. The British var information bureau has not con- firmed these reports. | Defense Preparations of { Antwerp Are Enormous; | { London. Aug. 21, 9:20 A. M.—The correspondent of the Times at The sition of the armies of Germany and battle was expected. The German f Belgium, France and England. It endeavoring to break through the eparate their enemies, Hague telegraphing today says: ‘The preparations for the defense of Ant- werp extend over an enormous area. All classes in the city are joining in the work day and night, but there is no 'sign of panic or confusion. “The gates driven through the walls by a bpeace-loving people are closed while this work of preparation goes doggedly forward. Antwerp itself offers a strange contrast. At almost every window appear English, Belglan and French flags, Riving a festive air to the city which is preparing to re- sist to the last gasp.” French Dirigible Drops Projectiles Upon Germans Parls, Aug. 21, 3:12 p. m—A French official note says :“A French dirigible last night threw a number of projectiles upon two German cavalry camps in Belglum, causing great ex- citement, Despite the fire of the cnemy the air craft returned safely to the French lines. Austria-Hungary Issues Final Call to Arms London, Aug. 21, 6:55 a. m.—A de- spatch to the Exchange Telegraph company, sent from Vienna under yes- terday's date, says that the Austrian ¥overnment has issued a final call to arms for all able bodied men from the ages of 20 to 42 years. French Defeat German Cavalry Near Basil London, Aug. 21, 5: Central News has received u despatch from Parls saying that French forces defeated a detachment of German can - (Continued on Tenth Page.) e e S w R. Hartford, Aug. and cooler tonight, generally fair. J e T e N Saturday POLICE SPOIL WELL PLANNED ELOPEMENT Factory mzcr_wfi Take Pretty Nensingten Giri Away. GRL'S MOTHER HELPED IN SCHEME William Ragsdale of This City Wanted to Take Miss Marion Anderson to San Francisco With Him—His Auto | Attached by Factory. Denied the hand of the girl he loved only to be thwarted in a plan to elope with her, Willlam Ragsdale of this city, was obliged to disappoint his bride-to-be as she awaited him on a lonely road in Kensington Wednesday night and hurriedly skip town to avoid capture by the police, who were ! on his trall with a warrant for his ar- rest on a charge of theft from Lan- | ders, Frary and Clark’s factory. The authorities believe that he is still in this immediate vicinity and that he can be apprehended soon. Father Says “No.” Ragsdale, who had enjoyed the ac- quaintance of Miss Marion Anderson, a pretty Kensington girl, for about three weeks, surprised her father, Charles Anderson, a Kensington store- keeper, when he called early Wednes- day evening to ask if he might take her away to California as his bride. He stated his intentions of going to | San Francisco for the purpose of set- ting up in business and wanted to leave that very night on the long trip. Considering the short time that the young man had known his daughter, who is but twenty years old, the par- ent answered in the negative. Mother Helps Elopers. Determined in his purpose, Rags- dale then went to the girl’'s home and pleaded with her mother that she give her consent to their marriage. It is said that she sympathized with him, and promised her help to a scheme for elopement. Accordingly, | the prospective bride hurriedly packed her suit case and hastened down to a spot near the railroad dam in Ken- | sington, while her groom-to-be came | back to New Britain to get automobile | accommodation. He was to meet her |there In a very short time and they | were to go away together, without | the knowledge or consent of Mr. An- | derson. 3 | Couldn’t Get Auto. | Ragsdale evidently had difficulty in getting an automobile in this city, | for he is said to have gone about Ken- | sington for some time in an endeavor | to hire a vehicle. |Fate was against him, however, and probably learning that the police were ready to nab him, he detided to abandon the whole project. After waiting quite a while, Miss Anderson despaired of his ever com- ing to meet her and returned to be consoled by her mother. Her father became aware of the attempt yester- day morning, when a local detective called at his place for information about Ragsdale. He was told that the young man who wanted to marry his daughter had stolen cutlery from the Returned Goods department at Landers’, where he was employed. It is understood that Ragsdale called up Miss Anderson on the long distance telephone from Waterbury yvesterday, explaining his inability to meet her at the proposed place. Mr. Anderson learned of the fact and notified the police immediately. Girl on Stage Once. Miss Anderson took up her resi- dence in Kensington several months ago when her parents moved there from Hartford. She is quite pretty and took a musical part in a New York Stock company some time ago. Ragsdale, who isabout twenty-two years old, last reported for work at factory on Wednesday. His employ- ers attached an automobile which belonged to him, yesterday, and found in it some of the goods which had been stolen from them. ¢ AFFECTED BY WAR. Bank Exchanges Continue to Reflect Decreased Volume of Business, New York, Aug. 21.—Bank changes continue to reflect the de- creased volume of transactions iIn numerous lines affected by the war, the total this week at the principal citfes in the United States according to Dun’s review, amounting to $1,834,- 381,658, a decrease of 25.4 per cent. as compared with the $2,459,020,119 of the same week last year. Clear- ings at New York city show a falling off of 35.3 per cent, in comparison with the preceding year. The outside cities make a much more favorable exhibit, the aggregate volume of e changes at all points showing a falling oft of only 9.4 per cent. from last vear. ex- RESTAURANT CLOSED, Constable Fred Winkle this after- noon closed up Gagabed Manoogian's Lafayetté street restaurant on a writ of attachment for $200 fssued by At- torney B. W. Alling for Sarkis D'Abrahamian. The writ is return- able before Justice ¥. B. Hungerford on September 7 and the plaintiff | claims 3100, AVIATOR FALLS WHILE LOOPING THE LOOP New York Flyer Drops 1,000 Feet in His Monoplane But Escapes With His Life. Mineola, N. Y., Aug. 21.—Albert Fi- leux of New York, an aviator fell 1,000 feet in his monoplane to Hempstead aviation fleld today and escaped with his life, He was badly brunsed and lacerated but surgeons at the Nassau hoepital sald that he was suffering chiefly from shock and they thought he would live. Fileux fell while looping the loop. He had completed the circle and the rose of his aeroplane was pointed | siraight for the earth preparatory to making a long glide, when his engine went dead. The machine fell like a plummet. Onlookers watching the fiight with glases say his frantic efforts to right the aeroplane and vihen these failed saw him swing him- self into the cockpit of the machine so that he would not be caught beneath the heavy engine. As he climbed back his weight so disturbed the balance of the mono- plane that instead of falling nose down it turned when approximately a hundred feet from the earth and hit the ground on the front wheels. These collapsed and the machine somersauited. The hangar attendants who rushed out expecting to pick up his mangled body found him conscious and without broken bones. MRS. FREDERICK KEESE DIES OF HEART DISEASE Wife of Pastor of German Baptist Church Suc- cumbs. Heart disease of long standing, which had been more acute for the last three weeks, culminated early this morning in the death of Mrs. Maria Mueller Keese, wife of the pas- tor of the German Baptist church. Mrs, Keese was fifty-two years old, and had been afflicted with heart trouble for some years. Her condi- tion grew gradually worse recently, and her family was caused great anxiety, but the end came somewhat sooner than was expected. Mrs. Keese was born in the prov. ince of Schlesien, Germany/ She was married to the Rev. Frederick Keese after her coming to this country, in 1893. They have one daughter, Evangeline, aged sixteen. In addition to her immediate family, Mrs. Keese is survived by a brother in Elizabeth, The funera] will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from the German Baptist church, in this city, of which Mr. Keese is pastor. The services will be conducted by the Rev. H. 8. Hooes of Newark, N. J. The burial will be in Fairview cemetery. The news of the death of Mrs. Keese will come as a shock to her many friends in this city although the nature of her disease caused ex- pectation of her death at any time. She always took an active interest in the affairs of her husband's parish and numbered many warm friends outside of the parish. NEW LONDON MAN INJURED BY FALL Carpenter, Name Unknown, Seriously Injured By Tumble at Park Hotel. An unknown man, whose home is in New London but who has been working in this city as a carpenter, fell down the front stairs of the Park hotel shortly after 2 o'clock this afternoon and was so badly injured that Dr, Henry T. Bray, who was summoned to attend him, ordered his | removal to the hospital. At press time the injured man was still uncon- sclous and the authorities had been | unable to learn his name. When his companion, with whom he boards, comes to the hotel for sup- per at 5 o'clock, it will be possible to learn his name and address so that his relatives may be communicated with and told of his injuries. Officer Fred Wagner was notified of the accident as he was doing tra! fic duty at the corner of Church and Main streets and he found the man lying at the foot of the stairs un- conscious. His eye, head and lips were cut and his whole head badly battered and bruised. He lost muen blood from the various cuts about his body. At the hospital it was stated that it is impossidle to tell just yet how badly he is hurt. CLAIMS BILL OF $100, Cesare Napolaino, through Attorney W. F. Delaney, has brought suit against Frank J Calabretta for the recovery of & bill of $100. Deputy Sherifft M. D. Stockwell served the writ today, attaching property of the defendant for $200. The writ in re- turnable before Justice . B. Hunger- | ford on September 4 | PIERSON-JOHNSON, Joseph Pierson and Miss Johngon will be married August 28, at the Swedish church parsonage on Bassett | The ceremony will be performed { Rev, Dr. 8. G. Ohman Bertha Saturday, Lutheran | atreet, by ESTABLISHED 1876. WANT TRUCE WHILE POPE'S SUCCESSOR IS BEING ELEC So-Called Political Cardinals. To As Sacred College of Cardinals To Address Manifeste To Rulers. ITALY GIVES ASSURANGES FOR CONCLAYE OF CARD Greatest) Efforts Being Made by O dinals to Prevent Oonclave Presenting Spectacie of Among Foreign Cardinals On count of Oonflict Being Through Burope. Rome, Aug. 21.-~It is asserted the cardinals have discussed the visability of holding the o for the election of a successer Plug X without shutting them within the Vatican throughout deliberations, as has been the t tional practice. Heretofore sach dinel has had an apartment in th palace, with accommodations also f0 his secretary and servants, and on occasion of the last conclave the t! days’ session of the sacred college talled an expense df $120,000, It has been suggested that the o dinals meet at the Vatican twice for a ballot until a choice has made, and at the close of each sion return to their homes or whe: ever they m be stopping. sittings would, of course, be under seal of absolute gecrecy, while p ting greater freedom on L the members of the college, ‘Want Truce Declared. Among the so-called political dinals, headed by Cardinal Agl a movement is under way to have cred college of cardinals address emperors, kings and presidents of countries engaged In war, biddin them to declare a truce while a ne pontift is being elected. This plan, well as the proposition to the med-| fation, provides for the assistan 0 the United States, as the great neutrel power. The greatest efforts are being mad by the cardinals here to prevent the conclave presenting a spectach schism among the foreign cardin on account of the conflict now waging| throughout Europe, If such a breach) should occur it ik expected the foreign cardinals will form groups as fol lows: List of Cardinals, The seven from France, five from Spain, two each from England and Portugal and one each from Wreland, Belgium and Canada form u total nineteen. \ The two Germans and x Austs Hungarians make up another grou of eight, The neutral group is composed the three Americans and one each from Brazil and Holland, forming total of five. Separately stands the bulk of the Italian cardinals, ; numbering thirtys three. Forty-two Votes Necessary. The whole sacred college numbers sixty-five, so that the next pope needs forty-two votes to be elected. The Italians alone or with the five neutrais are therefore insuffictent, while an; attempt (o join either the German or) Anglo-French group would causs other splits. Thus it appears certain the choice will fall on an Italian. Nothing is officially known about the late pope's testament, but the Gilornale d'ltala says it is drawn in humble, plous language. It recom- mends his successor to grant his siss ters a pension of $60 monthly each, but does not mention his niece, Gilda, Parolin, Tt also expresses the desire that a pension of $12 monthly be granted to his valet, Request of Plus X. The newspaper adds that the pontift asks that his secretaries, signor Glovanni Bressan and K- nor Giuseppe Peschini be promoted N contains a recommendation. that the burial be a modest one in the crypt of St, Peter's and it concludes by invoking God's forgiveness for the sing which the testator may have coms mitted, especially ks pontiff, Depressed By War. The Corrlere a'Ttala today pub: lishes an interview with Dr. Marchia fava concerning the iliness and death he pope. i 0{1"hp lq.wmr says, among other (hings, that during the lust week of his Iife the pope wuffered keenly bes wuse of the war which I8 revaging Kurope, Dr, Marchiafava endeavored {0 encoursge his patient, but of | avail, Every time he was intofmed of ther armed encounters the pontif came sadder. The news him mentally. Nevertheless he strong when death came. His n (Continued on Tenth Page,)