New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1914, Page 2

. ] ¢ '\"5\77 BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1014, . Why Not Buy Your HosieryHere? Where you get the LARGEST ASSORTMENT | and PAY NO MORE. Hosiery from the largest American and foreign manufacturers has found its way into this department. In a word, we have placed at your disposal everything thatis usual and MUCH that is unusual ALL GRADES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN. BOOTH'S BLOCK NEW BRITAIN. CERMANS L0ST 870 IN NAVAL BATILE tish Castales Nambed Ty L fine Kifled ‘at Helgeiand Bight. London, Aug. 30, 11:35 A, M.— fTwenty-nine killed and thirty-eight ounded was the price in men paid the British for the naval action gainst the Germans off Helgoland Bight Friday. i The admiralty yesterday announced Rhe casualties as fololws: “The light gruiser Arethusa lost Lieut. Eric Westmacott and nine men killed; four men seriously .wounded and Lieut. Robinson. and eleven men wounded, but not seriously. “The torpedo boat destroyer Lib- rty lost Lieut Commander Bartelot find six men killed; one man who has Bincé died from wounds; one danger- pusly wounded; five seriously wound- , and five slightly wounded. Three Men Settled. | “The destroyer : Laurel suffered Aree men killed; one has since died his wounds; two men dangerous- wounded; seven seriously wound- d; and two slightly wounded.” The Liberty, one of the British de- royers which took part in the bat- e' off Helgoland was hit by a shell hich shattered her mast, tore away t of her bridge, - smashed - her rehlights, and killed her com- nder, Lieut. Commander Nigel K. JW. Bartelot ana William Butcher, his signal man. Their deaths were in- stantaneous. Accounts of the battle say it was perfect in execution as well as in plan. Led by a fearless small de- tachment, the destroyers.crept within the German lines at dawn between Helgoland and the German coast, Tured Germans Out. An aeroplane sighted them and gave the news to the Germans, whose destroyers then came out. The Brit- ish destroyers lured the Germans to the open sea, where other destroyers were waiting spread out in fan shape. A small ehgagement followed &and then the German cruiser came out. The British light cruiser Arethusa, af- ter a sighting shot, got her range splendidly and hit the foremost gun of one of the German cruisers, de- molishing it. The Arethusa then fired a few broadsides at the enemy. Her practice was excellent. She hit the German cruiser, which at once burst into smoke and flame but soon afterwards a German shot did some damage to the engine room of the Arethusa. % The destroyers Liberty and Laertes fought a grand fight. The Laertes was hit amildships, a hole was shot through her funnel, her forward guns were damaged and she received also a shell in the dynamo room and a shot aft which wrecked her cabin. One Shot Sinks Cruiser; It was hot work, -but at that mo- ment the British light cruisers™and battle cruisers appeared. It was the moment for which they had been waiting, and their execution was deadly. The first shot from one of the British battle cruisers sank a Ger- man cruiser which had been batter- ing a destroyer. The German fleet then turned and | fled in the direction of Cuxhaven, but they were pursued by the British de- strovers, which did terrible execution with their four inch guns. Many of the Germans landed from the British ships after the battle were wounded by revolver bullets, It s declared that the revolvers were used by German officers to prevent their men surrendering to the British boats which had put .off to save their drowning opponents. Some of the boats lowered to the rescue of the Germans, it is said, were fired upon by German cruisers.’ An official statement issued last night says that of 1,200 men composing the crews of the five German ships sunk off Helgoland, only 330 were saved. Stories of Engagement. Harwich, England, Aug. 31.—Men on board the cruiser Fearless and the destroyers which arrived here Saturday told thrilling stories of the naval engagement off Helgoland Fri- day. The engagements:lasted about eight hours, during which time a mist hung over the fleets, The fighting is de- scribed as sharp and terrible, and the British losses seem to have been miraculously light. Of the destroyers only one presents any signs of having taken part in a battle. Although the official report said only five German vessels were sunk in the battle, the crews of the destroy- ers say there were at least eleven. A non-commissioned officer of the Fearless, which in the thick of battle picked up many German wounded, eaid: i Fought in Thick Haze. “The whole operation took place in a thick haze, When we opened fire there was not a single searchlight playing upon us. The Germans all seemed to be asleep. The action was very hot while it lasted. We must have done a lot of damage.” The Fearless picked up more than twenty survivors, Including several who were badly wounded. . Twelve died on the way to Harwich and were buried at sea. Two destroyers brought | Censored War News Prices here in America are rising to keep pace with European demand, but Reveals One Fact In the meagre reports from European war centers, this fact stands out —that all Europe is arming and that food supplies are already becoming scarce regardless of demand, the price will not advance on Grape-Nuts Enormous quantities of wheat and barley have been bought for making this delicious, nourishing food. And in spite of any advance in the price of grain, Grape Nuts food will FOOD Cost Same As Always—-Everywhere ‘ For many years Grape-Nuts packages have been tightly sealed in waxed i paper—moisture and germ proof—the food always fljesh and appetizing. Huge orders from Europe show that their home folks and Armies know and appreciate the sturdy value of Grape-Nuts food. “There’s a Reason” —sold by Grocers everywhere. Our Great Annual 40c Off the $1.00 Wall Paper Sale | NOW IN PROGRESS JOHNBOYLE CO. 3 and 5 Franklin Square about fifty German wounded. The Fearless convoyed about thirty Ger- mans to Lord Tredegar’s Red Cross vacht, which is being utilized as a hospital ship. All morning the arrival of the de- strovers was watched by a crowd on the pier, and many rous- ing cheers were given for the British sailors. All the tugboats hoisted the Red Cross flag and assisted in the removal of the wounded to the pler. The men were carried on stretchers corps, clad in white duck overalls. { They were grouped on the end of the pier, and worked in parties of four. At one time fifteen groups made their way up the hillside, Several of the wounded were bad- ly injured about the head. One German who was being lifted from the tug to the pier made an effort to thank his rescuers by signs. The of- ficers in charge of the arrangements for the removal of the wounded ree peatedly exhorted the bearers to go carefully, and the German wounded were handled with the same care as the British wounded. The work of transferring the injured from the de- stroyers to the hospital was very slow and was still proceeding this after- noon. German Officer Slain. British sailors, who boarded the Mainz after she was put out of action, said the effect of the British gun fire was terrible. The masts were shot away and the turrets were bat- tered in. The decks were a mass of wreckage and dead and dying sailors were lving all over the ship. A Harwich message (which has been heavily censored) says therc were plenty of eye witnesses when the first squads of wounded were landed at 6 o’clock yesterday morning. Among the dead was a lieutenant- commander. The German wounded from the Mainz were roughly attired; none had a full uniform. suffered frightful wounds. The Mainz’'s quartermaster, who is 60 years old, was badly wounded in the body. Ninety German prisoners from the Mainz have been landed at Leith. ght of them are officers, and one is said to be the son of Admiral ven Tirpitz, navy. Sixteen of the prisoners suffering from wounds. Ten Miles Off Coast. are in the battle. She approached with- in ten miles of the German coast and drew out the German cruisers, which attempted to surround her. At one time she was engaged single- handed against four of them. One had come within 7,000 yards, when she was struck and burst into flames. After they had found the range the German marksmanship was good. The Fearless had her wireless shot away and we hit nineteen times. After. ward the Fearless stood by the dis- abled German, although she herself was in great danger of being sunk. The arrival of the other British crui- sers speedily decided the engage- ment. { CARDINALS’ CONCLAVE OPENS AT VATICAN ¥ifty-Seven Prelates Attend Mass Cel- chrated in Pauline Chapel— Begin Balloting for Pope. 81, 3 the Havas Agency Paris, Aug. despatch to nounces that practically all cardinals have arrived for the con- Many had } The Fearless took a prominent part | large | eral i claves. Cardinals Gibbons and O’Connell are expected on September 2, and if the new Pope is not elected then they can participate in the elec- tion. Father Fine, assistant Jesuit gen- for France, has been selected to head the Jesuits until a successor for the late Father. Francis Xavier Wernx is elected. Rome, Aug. 31, Via Paris, 11:30 a. m.—The conclave of the cardinals by the boys of the hospital bearers’ |to elect a successor to Pope Pius X who died August 20, was inaugurated today with imposing ceremony. Mass was celebrated in the Pauline chapel ifi the presence of fifty-seven car- dinals and their conclavists. There were present also members of the jdiplomatic corps, the Knights of Malta, and the Aristocracy of the papal court, which, for the first time | since August 20, appeared without i their mourning dress. The Sistine choir sang the middle mass, and Monsignor Massella deliv- ered in Latin an oration concerning jthe election of a pontiff. (ALLIED FORGES CHE ADVANCE ON PARIS German Army Dealt Smashing Blow, Says Chronic’e’s Correspondent. London, Aug. 31, 3 a. m.—"The French army and our English troops are now holding good positions in a much stronger and closer line and stemming the tide of the German hordes rolling up to Paris,” says the y Chronicle’s Amiens correspondent. “‘General Paul Pau, the hero of this war, after his swift return from the | castern front where he repaired the deadly check at Muelhausen, has dealt a smashing blow at the German army | v the German minister of the | COTPS Which was striking to the heart of France, Parls is still safe for the time being, with the great army of the allied forces drawn across the country as a barrier which surely will not be broken by the enemy. Army Not Smashed. “1 have been all through this war 7one during the past fortnight ana nothing I have seen or heard from either the British or the French leads me to believe that our army has been smashed or that the allies are demor- [ alized.' “Retreats, which seem fatal when seen close at hand, are not altogeth- er disastrous in their effect when viewed from the proper perspective. As a matter of fact, the German aud- acity of attack is leading them into a position from which there will be no retreat if their lines are cut. German Forces Amazed, When the Germans swept under Lille they found to their amazement that this town, surrounded by forts, had been abandoned., This easy ac- defended to the last gasp opened the way to the west of France. The fact | cess to a town which could have been | | m.—A Rome ans | of the tions. that the controlling brain of Gen- | eral Joffre. the French commander in | chief, and his headquarters staff had | decided that the northwest corner of i France was untenable and that the main army of defense should be drawn into closer and stronger posi- “It was then that the great panic Fridays We Close at Noon, Saturdays at ® P. M., Other Days at . M. s P THE FASHIONABLE MILLINERY OF THE DAY, BLACK VELVET HATS We are showing a very choice assortment Hats, styles are so smart that they ation—there are so0 many Hats with velvet in the leading shapes for will atttractive styles to choose from. crowns and net edge, fancy metallic crown hats of these Black Velvet present and early Fall wear. 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Recalls War of 1870, “To all these people it seems as though 1870 has come again. “When the troops marched away from Boulogne leaving it silent and unguarded the inhabitants were utter- ly dismayed. Rumors were current that the enemy was very close, Can one wonder that the populace rushed out, panic stricken, to join the hordes of refugees traveling they knew not where?"” . MOVED TO TEARS. Destruction of Louvain Affects Car- dinal Mercier, Archbishop of Malines, Rome, Aug. 30, via Paris, Aug. 6 a. m.—Cardinal Francois Mercier, archbishop of Malines, moved to tears on learning of the fate of Louvain, where he had been a pro- fessor and rector of the university According to a local newspaper cor- respondent the cardinal expressed himself bitterly at the course of Ger- mans in Belgium. “What the Ger- mans are doing in this country is not warfare; it is the exercise of hatred,” he is quoted as saying. was 31, Joseph | DENIES ASSERTIONS OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY Belgium Declares It Did Not Call Upon Allies Until Tts Territory liad Been Invaded, Antwerp, Aug. 31, via Paris, 12:12 p. m.—The following official state- ment wus made public here today: “The Belgian government, replying date of August 29 to the Austro-Hungarian declaration of war and the repr under entations made at this same time, declares as follows: Bei- gium always hus maintained friendly | relations with an | has fulfillea the neutrality, If she could accept the it because they had for their object the violation of an engagement which was a condition of the creation of the kingdom. Belgium does not think that any people, however vouk, could mistake their duty and sacrifice their honor by inclining before force,* After setting forth that the Peigian government had waited Latil jts ters | ritory had been invaded before call- | Ing on France and Great Britain, the stutement declares “Pelgium denles formally the assertions of Austrias Hungary."” 2 its duty neighbors and by imposed not proposals of the Germans, it is