New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 20, 1914, Page 9

ES REPULSE GERMAN ATTACKS » (Continued from First Page.) tacks on the part of the enemy, and jthat their artillery activity also w: argely reduced. The text of follow “The day of Nov. by the almost total absence of fanfry attacks on the part of ememy; at the same time the artillery fire was much less violent than the afternoon of Nov. 18. “To thé north the weather has been very bad, and snow has fallen. All the region of the Yser Canal, to the east of Dixmude, is invaded by the waters, “In front of Ramscapelle we withdrawn from the water two centimeter mortars abandoned by the Germans “There has been a heavy fairly in- tense artillery fire to the south. of Ypres _"'On the center there have been no important actions to report. In the Argonne three vigorous attacks on the parg of the enemy's infantry have been repulsed. “On our right the 19 was marked have wing the Germans the destroyed sec- | Further to the least we have made some progress.’” any German Engineers Passing Toward Front Bruges, Belgium, Thursday, Nov. , via Sluis and London, Nov. 20, lo:22 a. m.—TLarge bodies of German gineers have been seen passing to- ard the front, according to infor- ation received here, and It is be- eved that the Germans are planning b cross the inundated country by fentific engineering methods. "In the meanwhile the western orm continues, and the waters of the ortt sea are sweeping inland hrough the six big locks at Nieu- port. It is learned here that on Nov. Germans attempted a raid on these locks, which are built in a semi-cir- cle. Their attack, which was conducted n a number of armored automobiles, s, repulsed. The fortifications which have been onstructed all through West Fland- Ers for use in case of an eventual German retreat evidently now are ompleted, for the troops employed b their construction have all gone to the front. ¥ The snow in Flanders continues. here is much illness among the men thq trenches, and the past few days ave seen little fighting. ERMANS SHOT 650 PERSONS AT TAMINES Beigian Commission of Inquiry Into Alleged German Atrocities De- scribes “Sack of Dinant.” London, Nov. 20, 12:30 p. m.—The Belgian commission of Inquiry into allegéd German violation of the laws and customs of war has issued another lengthy report, which is published to- day by the British official bureau. Tt. cavers what is described as the “massacre at Tamines,” “The sack of Dinant,” and the ‘“outrages in the Province of Belgian Luxembourg.” #fhe report says that over 650 per- ns were shot by the Germans in village of Tamines. Referring in to this alleged massacre, the describes how a group of be- 400 and 450 men were collected Lin' front of the village church. As 0d1) m down with rifies proved slow, German officers ardered up hed with bayonet thrusts. " Rccording to the commission’s re- port more thah 700 of the inhabitants “§¢- Pinant were killed. Eighty-four of these were shot tdkdeath on Parade quare, and fifty others outside a 1 from which they had been driven by the Germans. The report alleges that over 1,000 similar. executions occurred in the Prownce, of Luxefbourg. PV Ry WON'T GO TO WATERBURY. Local Luther Teaguers Decline Invita- . tion From Brass City. Owing to the lack of late evening trains out of Waterbury, the leggue of the Swedish Lu church, at.a meeting held last even- | ing, voted to decline an invitation to | t the Lutheran league of Waterbury church of tion sometime this leaguers will probably visit. their Brass City time in the spring. During the evening about fifty new members were Teceived into the the month. The arrange to friends some- brotherhood of the organization, most | of whom made appleation for mem- bership as a result of the work of the big membership committee, TREASURER'S ANNIVERSARY. 5. ight Years. Former City Treasurer and Mrs. . w. wedding anniversary yesterday at their home in this city. Seven of their 4amily of twelve children were pres- ent at a party held in their they being C. Fred, of Chester, Vt Jurnest, of Hartford; John, of Meriden: | Mr. and | Jesse and Walter of this ¢ M#s. A. F. Schade and Mrs, Bacon. Mr, and Mrs, Clark, both of whom re enjoying good health, were made Mihe recipients of many valuable gift Dinner was served and a pleasant venin¥ enjoyed. s on | hine gun 'nd those not killed | b bullets from this weapon were its denomina- | W. Clark and Wife Marrled Fifty- | Clark celebrated their fifty-eighth | honor, | | | | | | A FINGER 1S QUESTION | (Continued from I irst Page.) left hand. He was given prompt med- ical attention and Dr. George Dalton, , Who is caring for his injuries, states | that the fourth and little finger w:ll | heal all right. Not so with the mid- communication | gie finger, however, for, according to | the stutements of the physician, that fod ¢ aigit will always remain stiffened and | n- | the | usele Here the question arises. Because { the finger was.not amputated can it be legally considered as ‘“lost,” and, | theretore, can Mr. Slater demand and receive the compensation awarded those who suffer the loss of a finger? | Dr. Dalton declares | middle finger will | as each jont has become locked, and | the .member is therefore “lost” to all practical purposes. Under the terms of the workmen's | compensation law the man who loses his second finger shall receive com- pensation for thirty weeks, regardless ot his earning power after injury, and in lieu of all other indemnity “Tne question which tne compensation | commissioner will decide is whether | the disability of a finger con- | sututes a loss of that member. MONOGRAMS GIVEN SIXTEEN PLAYERS But High School Men Will Not Receive Sweaters This Year. Foatball monograms were awarded by the High School Athletic council last evening to the following players and Captain “Steve” Donnelly was presented with the ball used in the Meriden game: Manager Knight, Captain Donnelly, Conley, Dean, Hoar, S. Curran, E. Curran, Loiselle, Kop- lowitz, Johnson, Cabellus, Solomon, Parker, Carey, Ginsberg and Dudack. No sweaters will be awarded this year. The athletic council ratified the bas- ketball schedule. The freshmen will not have a basketball team. Man- ager ‘Gaffney, William Judd and M. F. Davis have been appointed a com- mittee to look after basketball sup- plies. The first basketball practice will be held Friday, November 27. Captain Schade expects to produce the strongest team in years. The faculty will be very well rep- resented at the Yale-Harvard game tomorrow. Professor and Mrs. Moody, Professor Fay and Professor Nelson and Miss McGuiness, Miss Bell, Miss Whittemore, Miss Rounds, Pro- fessor Davis and a number of students will be in attendance. The Debating club held its third meeting this week, but the scheduled debators failed to repart. The pro- gram committee announced the sub- | ject for the debate two weeks oOff. “Resolved, That Latin should be re- | tained in the High school curriculum.” 1 Mr. Darrach will give his last re- cital in New Britain on Tuesday even- ing, December 15. VACANCIES IN CITY ARE LESS THAN 300 Slightly in Past Three Months. —Values Maintained, New Britain’s real estate dealers deny the statement that more than fifteen hundred rents are vacant in the city and three hundred is given as the maximum number of vacan- cie: The greater part of these va- cancies exist north of the railroad tracks where it is said many of the factory workers are doubling up in houses formerly occupied by only one family in order to cut down ex- penses. There has been no tendency to decrease rents on the part of property owners on account of the retrench- ment of the factories except in a few cases in the north end. Real estate | transactions have fallen off slightly in the last three months but there is not the slightest reason to suppose that valuations have decreased. It is practically impossible to get mort- gages and as a result much building has been postponed. The Savings | Bank of New Britain is the only one in the city which issues loans on real estate under normal conditions and | this bank is now holding out because its depositors may need cash in case of hard times this winter. 1t is believed that as soon as the present money stringency, is over valuations will be found increasing in the city. SOCIAL A SUCCESS. Boxing Class Meets Tonight Other Y. M. C. A. Notes. The soclal for the Knglish foreigners class at the Y. M. C. A. last night was a complete success. The purpose of socials of this cha acter is to make the men acquainted | with our social and educational cus- toms and institutions through asso- ciation with Americans. After fi supper, games were played and cac man made a short speech. 1. W. Yergin is today attending joint committee meeting on an efii ciency standard for the Y. M. ¢ A boys department of Connecticut at New Haven. The committee s com- posed of delegates from the state M. C. A. Physical Directors soclety and the State Boys Secretaries socie- ty. On account of the absence of tho director, Phillip Molander, no hearsal of the Y. M. C. A. Minstrels was held last evening. The usual Boy's Bible class supper will be held tonight. The first boxing club session will be held at the Y. M. C. A. tonight. for fical Estate Transactions Fallen Off | | ! irederick NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDZ French ”I>nfaiiitr$3‘> Attac}zing Position of Kaiser's Forces \eOPYRIGHT.UNDERWOQD. &, UNDERWQOD, NoaV.l The above photo shows the plan of the French infantry when they attack a German position. CREW OF DISTRESSED SCHOONER RESCUED Three Masmflvgcld Anchored in Deep Water Off Maine Goast. Kennebunkport,” Me., Nov. 20.—Af- [31* one unsuccessful attempt to cape from their vessel which was in of being driven onto the shoals a mile off Kennebunkpor danger Point, Capt. George L. Hardy, of Deer | Isle and the crew of four men of the | three masted schooner Fannie . and Fay, finally succeeded in reaching land after a second battle with the elements today. The vessel was an- chored in deep water and with the wind moderating there appeared be a possibilily that her anchors would hold and she might be saved. The men were ass shore by'Harry Chapman, who went to their assistance with a motor boat. Had Terrible Passago. Captain Hardy said he had a terri- ble passage after leaving Vineyard Haven on Monday morning on trip from New York to with fertilizer and he never expected to see land again. First the schooner was blown by a northwester. Then the wind shif- ted to the eastward and the Fannie and Fay stood off shore. When the snow storm and gale began last night, Captain Hardy made for the bhest anchorage possible under the circum- stance. He had lust his and did not know that he had select- ed one of the worst places along the Maine coast. - Schooner Rolled Heavily. The schooner rolled heavily all dur- | ing the night and the waves frequent- | ly broke through the cabin windows and doors. She what when abandoned. CLOSE. DRUG STORES MAY Movement Under Way For Half Hol- iday Thanksgiving. Tt is likely that the drug stores of New Britain will be closed on Thanks- giving day from 1 to 6 o’clock. Tn- asmuch as a mercantile bureau has | not yet been organized by the cham- ber of commerce, A, H. Andrews, the secretary, i acting on made by several druggists that has sent out letters to ascertaln the sentiment in favor of the proposition. No replies have been recelved but the sentiment so far is entirely in favor of closing the drug stores between the specified hours on Thanksgiving day. The clvic bureau commerce will be meeting to be held n Booth's hall to- night. Mr. Moore will explain the plan of organization and directors wiil be elected. Mr, Andrews will maksa a few remarks and will be officially introduced to the members of tho chamber. The vanization of the civic bureau ls one of tho most fm- portant steps in the general plan of the chamber and n large attendance is desired. The meeting will be open to all citizens of New Britain, B Christ, the president will preside. INER DBEAD, of the chamber of organized at D. Mollenhauer Died Sud- denly nt His Homo In Brookiyn. New York, Trederlelc 1. Mollenhauer, t e sugar refiner, Gled suddenly today at his home in Brooklyn. He was 54 years old. Hearl dlsease was the cause of death. Mr. Mollenhauer was vice-president and treasurer of the Natlonal Sugar Refining company of New Jersey and a directer in ten other sugar refining and industrlal corpo FOR SALE 150 Shuttle Meadow Ave. Tel 44 11-20- es- ! to | sted in reaching | his | Portland oft | bearings | was leaking some- a suggestion | tho | stores be closed for half a day and| City Items The Turner society met last evening and made plans for a big fair from December 5 to 14. Roasts and steaks, 20c 1b, Monday, ‘Wednesday, Saturday, Examine our Native Turkeys. Trewhella's.—advt. Harry Brown of the water depart- ment is entertaining his brother, Fred Brown. Mr. Place will teach the Fox Trot at opening of new studio m Electric | hall, - Fox’s building, tonight.—advt. Viking Athletic club dance. Bung- alow. Sat. eve. Anderson's orches- tra.—advt. Rev. G. Palmberg of Hartford will be the principal speaker at the open- ing session of the annual mission meetings at the Swedish Bethany church this evening. A dutch supper was given last eve- ning at the home of Miss Helen Rey- nolds of East Main street, to sixtecen of her friends. During the evening songs and games were enjoyed. Roasts and steaks 20c a lb. Mon. Wed. and Sat. Examine our native turkeys. Trewhella’s market.-—advt. Mayor George A. Quigley has been invited to lead the grand march at the ball of the firemen on New Year's I eve. Mark-down sale. M. Seibert..—advt. Louis Michaels has sold property at 443 Church street to Mary C. Con- nolly. The committee which the building ordinances Monday evening. The street department payroll fcr the past week was $2,090.34 and the sewer department $900.06. New Britain lodge, B. P. O. E, | passed the 600 membership: mark last evening. The attendance at the meeting was very large and several features were provided. An enter- tainment with lunch followed. .. The Vikings will play the strong | Manchester Gleens, in a league game unday at 3 p. m. The lineup for the Vikings will be, Magnuson, Johnson, Snygg, Pearson, Johnson, Burns, Benglson or Swanson, Forsberg, Ek- strand, Lundberg and Ohlson. Alice Hill Pennington has been ap- pointed administratrix of the estate of Arthur Penhingtan. Registrar of Voters Thomas J. Smith, whose attention was called by the Herald to an error in the cam= paign account of the democratic town committee of which he is treas- urer, says he neglected to add the contributions of George M. Landers of $100, ex-Mayor Joseph M. Hallor- an of $35 and P. J. Egan of %3. A marriage license was issued revising meet is will O'Leary, both of 47 Church street. Dr. Thomas Mulligan of New Brit-' ain will be the speaker at the social | | { | hour service in Socialist hall, 269 Main | street Sunday afternoon. | of Man." All wel. will be ‘“The Pecullarity Meeting begins at 3 o'clock. come. The water commissioners have found it necessary to lower the wa- ter main on Farmington avenue be- tween Washington and Allen streets because of the change in the grade made by the board of public works. B. W, Labaree has charge of afternoon sewing and reading sses of the City Mission that are held at the New Boys' c¢lub rooms. Members of Vater Jahn lodge cele- brated their forty-second anniversary with a banquet and entertainment in Bardeck’s hall last night. Christ, president of the New Britain Boys' club has found it necessary to resign that position in order to devote more time to the presidency of the New Britain Cham- ber of Commerce. The directors have asked Mr. Christ to reconsider his action Roasts and_steak Wed. and Sat. E turkeys. Trewhella’s Ernest W. Mon. native 20c a lb. amine our lLast evening saw the first set the tournament between the Britain, Bristol and Hartford O, U, M. set-back players. C. E. Crane of Hartford won the first prize, a silk umbrella A meershaum pipe, ond prize, was won by William Ness of Bristol. The next round New will be play ——— e —— e PASSES VOIE FOR MILLION MORE MEN 1 House of Commens Endorses Meas- ure for Engiand’s Additional Army. London, Nov. 20, 1:67 p. m.—The house of commons today formally passed the vote for the supplementary army estimate, which provides for an additional army of one million men. This is the additional million men mentioned by Premier Asquith in the house of commons last Monday. It is quite apart from the territorials, and is additional to the 1,100,000 men now said to be under arms. Sufficicnt for Success. Referring to the supplementary es- timate, Harold J. Tennant, under sec- retary of state for war, said the of- ficial view was that this further mil- lion men ought to be sufficient, so far as the government was able to see at present, to crown British arms with success. He declined to give the | actual numbers of men enlisted, but he said the figures recently given by the prime minister, Which were, roughly, in the neighborhood of 1,100,000, were below rather than above the actual total. * The present idea of the war office, Mr. Tennant continued, was to dup- licate tne territorial force, making one battalion for home defense and the other for foreign service. {in a matter to- day to John P. Davis and Margaret : His subject | i report came to the state or navy | Ambassador Morgenthau of Britain | market.—advt. | of | A | Van | »d In Hartford on December 1. i Change His Decision, With regard to the suggestions that Lord Kitchener's army of recruits should be treated differently to the professional soldiers, Mr. Tennant re- marked: “The chief characteristic of Lord Kitchener is not sentiment, and not even persuasive eloquence. These advocates of differential treatment would make him change his decision on which he feels strongly.” ZOTTER-SMEAKAR WEDDING. A hig reception at Bardeck’s hall was given by the Austrian Singing so- clety for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zotter last night after their marriage at § o'clock by Justice of the Peace Rich- ard O. Schaefer at the home of John Gester, 181 Arch street. Supper was served in the hall. Mr. Zotter recent- Iy returned from Austria with This sweetheart, who was Miss Amclia Smekar. it SUPPER AND SOCIAL. The Eolus Singing society, will give a supper and social ronight in their club rooms in Turner hall. The Arpi sextette will sing and Zetterman's or- chestra will play. Hilding Nelson, who has newly acquired an Interest in the Broadway restaurant will be the caterer. NO FURTHER REPORT. Washington, Nov. 20.—No further de- partments on the firing of Turkish forts at Smyrna upon the launch of the American cruiser Tennessee. Of- ficlals were awaiting despatches from Captain Decker, and meanwhile maintained their confidence that the incident would be explained satisfactorily by the Turkish government. FIVE PERSONS KILLED. Fort Dodge, In., Nov. 20.—Five per- | sons were killed and one injured when an automobile in which they were rid- { ing was struck today by a Minneapolis and St. Louis north bound passenger ! train at Halllgan, twelve miles from here. WINS MIDDLETOWN CASE. Attorney P. F. McDonough won a law sult in Middletown this mornirg when he appeared for the plaintiff in the case of Michael Belaruiza versus H. Rodzxlos and Stephen Bolton. The action was to foreclose on a judgement. Tho plaintift was award- ed $320.88 by the court. A horse owned by Louils Falletti of 28 Lafayette street fell yesterday af Fnterts Baraca clul Meeting o South church rence A. Wilson, © “Montana and Its Min Closing of St. Joseph night. “Boys of Company B,” at Lyceum. Vaudeville and moving pict Keeney's Moving pictures at Fox's. Practice of High school alumni football team in school gymnasium. of Stella Rebeckha lodgs, Meeting in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall. L. O.O.F Entertainment of members of 1. 0. F. at home of Mrs. Pfieffer, Arch sreet. o, 257 Veterans' night will be observed by D. Penfield Camp, 8. of V. New Britain lodge, No. 183, T. M., will meet in Judd's block. oO. Meeting of Valkyria lodge, No. 21, 0. of V., at 59 Arch street. Admiral Schley lodg 0. 32, 0. . H. S. meet at 187 Arch street. URGE BRANCH BANKS IN LATIN-AMERICA International Trade Conference Com. mittee Recommends Appeal to Congress. Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 20.—Organi- zation of a large banking corporation and establishment in Latin-America of branches of the regional reserve banks as a means of opening the financial channels between the United States and the countries of Latin-America were committees recommendations awaiting presentation when the inter- national trade conference of the Mis- giesippi Valley and central wesl re- sumed its sessions here today. Other recommendations included an appeal to congress to improve the | navigable rivers of the United States and the inauguration of a movement to ald the inland carriers of the southern republics in the development of their lines. A proposal that a central trading company for the exchange of commo- dities between the manufacturers and producers and South and Central America was rejected by a committee as impractical. The conference is expected to ad- journ late today. RETURNS FROM WEST AND DIES SUDDENLY Alpi Petrawski Had Been Visiting Sister But Three Days When Death Came. Having arrived in this city but three days ago, after spending the past four- teen months in Los Angeles, Califor- nia, Alpi Petrawski, aged twent seven years and a teamster by occupa- | tion, died suddenly yesterday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Agnes Sawoka of 59 Beaver street. “As the dead man had no medical attention since arriv- ing in this city Medical Examiner Dr. T. G, Wright was called. Questions put to the sister showed that she knew nothing of any pre- vious sickness that her brother suf- fered and all she could tell him was that he retired, was taken violently, {ll, and died almost immediately. 1t could not be ascertained whether or not Petrawski had been ill in the west. Dr. Wright gave the cause of death as natural but unknown. The sister, at whose home he died, is Petrawski’s only surviving relative and her joy at his return has been turned to grief at his untimely death. The funeral will be held tomorrow mcrning and interment will be in the the corner of Winthrop and Arch streets. It was so badly injured that it had to be shot. new Catholic cemetery. Otto Ladinig. Funeral services for Otto Ladinig were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home of his parents in Sev- mour Park. The Rev. M. W. Gau- dian, pastor of St. John’s church, of- ficiated and interment was in Fair- view cemetery. Anna Moylan. The funeral of Anna Moylan, twelve years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Moylan of 312 Chestnut street, will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Jaseph's church. In- terment will be in New Catholic cem- etery. Mrs. P. W. Riley. Word has been received here telling of the death of Mrs. P. W. Riley at her home at Richmond Hill, Long Is- land. Mrs. Riley was the wife of the late P. W. Riley, formerly of this city. She leaves three children, Wil- llam and the Misses Julia and Grace Riley, all of Long Island. Her local relations are Mrs. John Feeney, Mrs. Christopher Flood, Mrs. James Mc. Cabe, all sisters-in-law. Terance and Peter Rfiley, brothers-m-law, and Councilman John J. Riley, Willlam F. Riley, Thomas Riley, nephews and Mrs. Herbert Galloway, a Diece. /SO . Superintendent of = Health T. E. Reeks goday released the quanantine on casd® of diphtheria on Haward and Garderf streets. A new case of diph- theria § on East” Main street was re- ported| to him. i8h 1adi city of h are wo cles of | ments o will be se A great by the Red its organi: greatly ples which has b A series | in the into lat St. Mark ing Adven general | be held vices will § following 23. These sel the rector, will begin at a period of t five minute di by the | sing, popular for the ensemb gregation, and popular in chai erybody is invite that the services in w Britain as 8t. Paul's cathed | been. { COWS BEING FROM STA! Infected Cattle Might Through Medium Highwa, Al roads leading to have been posted by Dr Crowley, the veterinari prohibited their use for transporting cattle, sl ruminants and swine. Hi accordance with orden state authorities on doi who hope, in this man the further spread of mouth disease amo possible for any anin are not protected to by walking along higl been traversed by ol the disease. Dr. Crowley has from cattle owners fo transport cows throu but he has had to re petitions. Under the will be impossible to t | even in vehicles such as. a Berlin man who bought Bast Hartford to his farm tomobile. Another case of the foot a disease was found this mo Dr. Crowley at the farm of’ I. Luce in Newington, brin total of infected cattle there six. Another cow is under susi WANT FIREPROOF HOUS To do away with the erection’ frame buildings of more than tenements in the entire city is the p! of the common council committee © revising the buildng ordinances. 1 the ordinance is adopted it will b necessary to use fireproof material in the erecton of these buildings. It is | argued that if this plan is carried out | New Britain will be a far better city | ten years hence and in the meantime | it is expected that there will be a ma- terial reduction in fire insurance rates, which are a direct tax on prop- erty owners. FAVORED CITY COURT. All of the attorneys interviewed to- day expressed themselves as in favor of the plan to have a city court to try all civil cases. Justices of thoe peace can ill afford to spend a whole day in hearing a petty case for a pal- {try $2. It is suggested that the city | court judge be given a salary which would make the position worth while. . BARS EXPORTATION OF TEA. London, Nov. 20, 3:33 P. M.—Great Britain today prohibited the exporta- tion of tea to all continental ports | except those of the couutries of the allies and of Spain and Portugal. This prohibition is due to indications that Germany is recevng large supplies of tea through the Netherlands. SATL, FOR SWED! . Miss FEllen Johnson of Curtls street and Miss Agnes Johnson of Vine street sajled yesterday on board the Scandinavian-American Liner United States for Sweden, their mna- tive land, where they will spend Christmas. E—— JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDAN’ ¥ Judgment for the défendant to re- sover costs was the decision of Judge Willlam F. Mangan who heard th slander case of Annie Gancer versus Mike Biczum yesterday afternoon. At- torney J. G. Woods represented the plaintiff and Lawyer M. D. Saxe ap- peared for the defendant.