New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 26, 1915, Page 11

3 (Centinued from mrfl Page.) continues: to, develop favorably for 7“ 3 i’rhehv Official Report. Paris, July 26, 2:30 p. m.~The F‘ljence‘ war office this afternoon gave out & repart on the progress of hos- tilities reading as follows: There have béen reported during the past night artillery engagements between Aix Noutette and Souchez as ,WEIL as in the vicinity of Soissons, fighting with grenades between the ‘trenches. in the forest of Aflly, and _a _bombardment of Hartman’ Weiler-~ opf. * ' French aviators have thrown dewn shells and steel arrows on the military raliroad station at Nantillois, to the north of Montfaucon. 7 German Raid Fails. / ‘London, July 26, 4:50 p. m.—A des- pateh from Petrograd to Reuter’s Teélegram 'Company today says. “A German air raid on the Vistul bridge at Warsaw failed of its ob- Jeet, though thé bombs caused several casualties among the civilians.” ¥ British Forces Advance. London, July 26, 3:55 p. m.—Of- ficial despatches concerning the oper- X % ations along the Euphrates river, in } béén torpedoea and sunk in the North | over on its side. Aslatic Turkey, dnnounce that British forces, after rushing and capturing the Turkish . advance maintained trench positions and oc- cupied the town of Nasiryeh on the morning of July 26. Several hundred prisoners the were taken .and. five hundred dead Turks " werg cciinted in the main position. The British casualities number -fween 300 and 400. AMERICAN STEAMER SUNK 1! be- BY SUBMARIN | (Continued from First Page.) and the Leelanaw should have been immune from attack of any kind. Unofficial word of the sinking of the: American steamship Leelanaw by # German submarine was conveyed to President Wilson today but he de- trlined to make any comment for pub- fication pending the receipt of = full official -detalls. The news ‘that the crew of steamer Was saved. was re- ceived with relief by members of the presidential party. British Steamer Sunk. '* London, July 26, 3:02, p, m.—The _British’ steamship ~Grangewood, of 3,400 tons gross, bound from Archan- 86!, Russia for Havre, France, has _sea ‘by a German submarine. — The crew landed today at Lerwick, Scot- SARK CLOUD RISES N LABOR DISPUTE # (Continued from First Page.) reached shortly and a conference held during the day. Operations Not Affected. It was stated during the morning that operations in the Remington fac- t9ry andglts subsidiary, the Cartridge empany, were not affected by refusal . 1§ take back the machinists, but In- ‘convenience was felt in the plants of jthe Coulter and Mackenzie companies, /the Bridgeport Engineering company 1 and the Gaynor Manufacturing com- . pany, which has sub-contracting rela- tions with the Remington company. | ABOUT 200 BODIES " STILL IN EASTLAND (Continued from First Page.) preparation of evidence for the Cook , County Grand Jury on the theory . that the United States inspection bur- . #eau erred when it granted a licenss to the boat to engage in trans-lake usiness. ‘Mr. Hoyne said he was 1g- . noring the question of the filling of * the water Ballast compartments and . declared that evidence he had in * hand already indicated that the East. land was an unsafe vessel regardless of ‘the diligence of the créw in com- plying wita regultions, . Question of Negligence. Dickerson N. Hoover, acting super- ieing inspector of the United States samboat inspection service and x tain Charles H. Westcott of De- . troit, joined Inspectors Mansfleld and NicHols in the examination of the erew of the Eastland to determine -whether there had been negligence in operation and especizlly if the watér ballast compartments were properly filled at the time the Eastland laid ¢ They expect to have this queéstion decided today when - €very ‘'witness Held by the city will be fxamined. The theory that there was a sudden B shift of weight is not credited by hem. ‘Ceroner Hoffman ahnounced that he will not héld an inquest until the “OFk ‘of searching for the dead is “This was continued § ¢ - the night and this morning | AN additional ‘squad of wenty-five divers was sent.into the hull to re- ver bodies, 16 number .of bodies recovered so 810 and ! ner’s ent. _“I believe that theére nre a number of bodies still 'in thc water, held down by wreckage or the weight of ihe boat and that it will pe impossible raised.” the coroner aeciared. An effort will be made to complete the identification of bodies at the Second Regiment armory today. Omly fourteen of the 728 cared for there were_ unidentified this morning. Summoning Members of Crew, Deputies from the state's attorney’'s office began the work of summoning members of the crew who are known to have eseaped. Among the men sought is said to be George Munger, of Kalamazoo, Mich., purser of the Bast- land and an important witness. Many spectators of the disaster wil be examined by city officlals who plan an.investigation separately from those uf the federal and county officials. | Unemployed Seek Positions. Hundreds of unemployed assembled in front of the Western Electric com- pany’s plant at Cicero.this morning, seeking positions left open by deaths in the Eastland disaster. They weére denjed admittance to the employment office and were told that the company had no positions for them. Police ‘were called to disperse the crowd and clear the pavement in front of the company’s offices. Another Investigating Board. ‘Washington, July 26.—A board of ¢ivilians and naval officers probably will be asked by the department of commerce to investigate the Eastland disaster -in additional to the inves- tigation by the board of federal steam- boat ' inspectors. Acting Secretary Sweet today prepared to make ar- rangements for such an additional in< vestigation. The inspections required by law of the local board of steamboat in- spectors in such disasters, deal only with questions of carelessness, if any, or incompeteney of licensed officers, and with the judgment of the in- spectors in passing the vesgel on in- spection. X SULLIVAN LACKED QUALITIES FOR JOB Former Minister to Dominican Repub- lic Now Involved in So-called “Graft” Exploits. ‘Washington, July 26.—Senator Phe- lan’s report on'his investigation into the conduct of James M. Sullivan, for- mer minister to the Dominican Re- public, was made public today at the staté - department. Senator Phelan said the fact that Sullivan was sup- ported” for appointment by persons having interests in Santo Domingo was concealed from the appointment power. ““There is no evidence,” says the re- port, “that Minister Sullivan received any money or participated in any way in what has come to be known as T'he report says Mr. Sullivan did not possess the qualities required for his position. Mr. Phelan gave it as his own opinion . that there had been much in Sullivan’s admission that had been kindly, helpful and generous. STRIKE NOW ON IN JERSEY CITY 200 Coopers in Eagle Oil Works, Sub- sidiary of Standard Oil Com- peny Quit Work, New York, July 26.—The. strike of Standard Oil employes, extended to Jersey City today. At noon 200 coopers in the Eagle Oil works, a subsidiary of the Standara Oil com- pany and located at Caven Point, Jer- sey City, went on strike, and their leaders announced that before eve- ning all of the 2,500 men employed in the plant would be invoved. The strike situstion in Bayonne, N. J., where serious disorder occurred last week, appedred to be well in hand today. 'There was not a sign of trouble. Influences ‘were still working to- day for an adjustment of the dispute between employers and workmen. The majority of the men, however, seemed detefmined to stand fast on their demands. The Standard Oil company appar- ently expects, that the trouble will 800n be over, for two of the steamers, which had. anchored out in the bay { for safety’s sake when the disorder appeared last week, returnea to tne piers ‘early today and . preparations Wwere made to complete their loadins. | The arrest of guards yesterday by the sheriff had one good effect. There was an almost total absence of snip- ping during the night. Guards were maintained last night at the resi- dences of G:lorzeBBA Glifford, generai manager and G. B. Hennessy, S - intendent of the pla.m:.n'u R The Tide Water men were paid ofr today. hey assembled at Union han and in bands of 100 were marched to the offices of the Tide Water plart. As fast as they got their money they were hustled away. Sheriff Kinkead had charge of the arrangements. Jeromiah J. Baly, chairman of the strikers committee, was placed under arrest this afternoon by order of Sheriff Kinkead. T | NOTE AROUSES VIENNA, ‘Wonders of U. S. Will Be As Severe ‘With England. Vienna, July 28, via London, 11 a. m.—The Neue Freie press expresses its opinion that it is unable to under- stand why the United States refused | Germany’s propesal for protecting the lives of American citizens at sea ana although ‘seeking the sanctity of American passengers declined the practical means offered for securing this end. 5 “It is a question,” the paper adds, “whether the same stiff-neckedness would be observed against England.” ’ 1o recover these until the Eastland is | Last week to pay water rent and save interest.—Advt. A son was born this afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ellmers of 35 Seymour street. Harlow E. Bundy of New York has transferred land and buildings at 63 Russell street to Andrew J. Sloper, Andrew Adamowicz has transferred land on Lyman street to Wincenty Dowgwillo. Myer Sacher of ‘Hartford has trans- ferred to James De Monte of Hart- ford, land and buildings at 69 and 71 Oak street. MAYOR TO GIVE CONCERT. Says He Will Continue to Do So Dur- ing Summer if Necessary. Mayor George: A. Quigley: an- nounced. this morning that he will give a band concert Wednesday eve- ning, &t Walnut Hill' Park. The mu- sic will: be-rendered by the Americap band. ' The executive has waited’ pa- tiently for some move to be made in this direction for some time and now declares that if the manufacturers or some one else does not take hold. of the project, that it is his intenion to give them weekly and pay them out of his own pocket. The program for Wednesday even- irg as submitted by Director W. H. Eishop is as follows: Mearch—*“Ye Boston Tea Party . Overture—'‘Bohemian. Waltz—"“Adele” .... Selection—*Chin-Chin” (a) “My Bird of Paradise .... - Berlin (b) Somebody 3 ..... Von Tilzer Grand Selection—="Aida” ..... Verdi Medley—*Remick’s Hits .... Lampe Selection—The. Heart. Paddy Whack .... .... Ball (a) “Starlight” .. Cruger (b) “A La Carte” .... Holzmann Finale—“Daughters of America” .. Lampe HILL VS, DONOVAN POSTPONED TWO DAYS T¥ial Will Be Resumed Wednesday— Political Agent Wheeler’s Accounts Bared. Staniford, Conn., Juiy 26.—After hearing testimony from treasurers of several town committees with a dis- vplay of check books and receipts from Arthur C, Wheeler, :he political agent of Mr. Hill, the Hill-Donovan election case was adjourned until Wednesday. It is expected the hearing will be com- pleted by Avgust 1, ne Mr. Hill is de- g&irous of going to the Pacific coast. George S. Willard of Huntington, the town treasurer of the republican ‘committee said he received a contribu- tion of $150 from Wheeler, which was used in the general campaign, the wit- ness being under the impression that the money came to him from the state | central committee for that purpose. IIe¢ did not know Wheeler, and had never seen Chairman Roraback of the republican' state central committee. ‘William Dugdal, committee treas- urer at Darien, showed two subscrip- tions, one of $50, which he used in the town campaign, and $1650 which were used in the general campaign. F. F. Hibbard, committee trasurer at Bethel, showed by his report that Wheeler spent $50 and $150, which sums the treasurer thought was for general use. George T. Smith, of New Canaan, showed by his books a contribution frem Wheeler, which he had entered as a contribution from Wheeler, “{reasurer” instead of political agent. He said 'that 'this must nave been an error of his bookkeeper. The money was expended in the general campaign. CHURCHILL SAFE. Former Plainville Young Man Not on Eastlamd. (Special to the Herald.) Middletown, Conn., ‘July 26.—News of the safety of Frank Churchill, son of Mrs. Jennie Churchill of this place who, it was feared, was one of the victims of the Eastland disaster, in the Chicago river on Saturday, was conveyed to the young man’s mother in a telegram received at her home here today. The message came in re- spons to an inquiry sent to Chicago vesterday by the grief stricken moth. er. . N Churchill'has beén employed by the ‘Western Electric company for the past two vears. He wrote to his home in Middletown a few days ago advis- ing his relatives that he planned to g0 with the other employes on Satukr- day's excursion. In the absence of any news concerning his safety, Mrs. Churchill feared that he had been lost. In his telegram he made no men- tion of escaping from the capsized steamer and it is believed he was not a passenger. The young man’s fath- er, Rev. Jay A, Churchill, was at one time pastor of the Methodist church in Plainville. He died a year ago. GET DEED OF LAND, Hartford, Conn., July 26.—The State Tuberculosis commission secured a deed on behalf of the state of land ad- Jucent to the Shelton Sanatorium for the sum of $1,600 today. There are several fine springs on the property and the commission is planning a water supply which will furnish pro- tection in case of fire It will | necessary, however, to secure an ap- propriation from the next general as- sembly to carry out the plans in full. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION LOST—BIlack and tan puppy, Was seen taken out of the Arcade near the restaurant. Return to Arcade Restaurant and receive a reward, 7-26-1dx DEATHS AND PUNERALS, be | Mary 'Cap. Mary, the four-year old' daughter of Mr., and Mrs. John Cap of 69 Franklin street died yesterday from | burns received Saturday when she fell into a tub of hot water. The fun- eral was held today. Roy Schofield. Roy Schofield, aged four months, died at the town home yesterday. The funeral ;was held today. Mrs, Martha Rock. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Rock was held from St. Peter's church at 9:30 o'clock this morning, Rév. Charles Coppens officiating. Inter- ment was in old Catholic cemetery and the pall bearers were Peter Gag- ner, Alfred Roy, Fred Bettey, W..8. Hayes, W. F. Delaney and John J. King. The flower bearers were Charles O’Connor and Joseph Beloin. John Meade. g John Meade, an elderly resident of the Hotel Leenéy, died eariy to- day at the hospital from a shoek he suffered a week ago. The - funeral will be held Wednesday at 9 a. 'm. from St. Mary's church, and inter- ment will be in new Catcholic ceme- tery. Mr. Meade leaves two, sisters, Mrs. Adam Wolfe of this city, and Mrs. Willis Keeney of Worcester, Mass., and two brothers, James and Michael of this- city. Mrs. John Marsch. Funeral services for Mrs. John Marsch were held from her late home at 34 Rentschler street at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. Howard Fox of- ficiating. Intéerment was in Fair- view cemetery. Mrs, Lydia Battey. ; The funeral of Mrs, Lydia Battey of Lincoln street was held yesterday aft- ernoon, Rev. E. T. Thienes officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery. Frank Tuttle. Frank, the seven months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tuttle of 427 Mpyrtle street, died today. The funer- al will be held tomorrow afternoon and interment will be in new Catho- lic cemetery. /Miss Elizabeth Sheehan, Miss Elizabeth Sheehan of 15 Sex- ton street died last night. She is sur- vivéd by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Walsh of this city. The funeral will be held at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday from the home of her niece, Mrs. Margaret Mc- Doriald of 567 Main street and at 9 o’clock from St. Mary’s church. In- terment will be in new Catholic cem- etery. CARD OF THANKS, ‘We desire to express our heartfelt thankd to kind neighbors and friends for their sympathy offered at the time of the death of our beloved hus- band and father, Berndt Johnson. We are also grateful for the floral tri- butes. Mrs. Berndt A. Johnson And Family. MAYOR OF NEW YORK FINED FOR SPEEDING John Purroy Mitchel, on Way to At~ lantic City, Held Up for $5.00. Atlantic " City, July 26.—Mayor John Purroy Mitchel of New York paid a §5 fine for automobile speed- ing yesterday. H\e was caught with other motorists hurrying to the shore | to spend the week-end, among the number being Representative A. H. Kriedler of Pennsylvania. John A, G. Grant, State Automobile Inspector, laid 8 trap along the Meadow Boule- vard, posting men at both ends of a measured distance and stretching a rope across the road a little further on. “What’s your excuse?” Magistrate Southeimer demanded of the mayor in his turn. Mrs. Mitchel complained of not feeling well,” responded the man at the bar, “so I did not waste any time, intending to feach the hotel as soon as possible.” | “It’Il cost you ten,” commented the | magistrate, to whom the defendant's name conveyed no meaning. | Inspector Grant stepped forward | with a smile. “Your honor” he said, “let me make you acquainted with Mr, Mitchel, the Mayor of New York.” “Pleased to meet you,” said magistrate imperturbably. case it'll cost you $6. The - Mayor thanked Magistrate Eontheimer, smiled - broadly and walked out. the “In that HARVARD MAN WINS CROSS. Lieut. Filley, British Aviator Attacks | and Defeats Two Aeroplanes. London, July 25.—Lieutenant Oli- ver Dwight Filley of the Royal Fly- ing Corps, has received the military cross for conspicuous gallantry on | July 6, whil taking cbservations for the British artillery. The lieutenant is a member of the well-known Amer- ican family of that name of St. Louis and was stroke of a boat crew ten vears ago at Harvard University, where he graduated. The offical report says Filley and | an observer, although not in a special fighting machine attacked and drove off German aeroplanes at two different times and continued his work of ob- servation ‘until two enemy machines came up. Filley attacked both . aeroplanes with his remaining five rounds of am- munition and only retired after his observer had been killed and the en- glne had been damaged. He landed | today was to the effect that the com- | only accepted a nominal sum for med- Suits for Stout Women a Specialty. KEEP-KOOL AND KOMFORTABLE We would be pléased to submit subject to your ap- proval, whatever you might ‘phone for. # We are .alwayg at your service. Just call Charter 109 and tell us what you want, we will be glad to aid you, if you desire, with our experi« ence in: the making of your selection. Mail ‘orders equally as promptly taken care of. Closed Friday afternoons until further notice. = Personals Chief Robert M. Dame returned to- day from a trip through the Berk- shires. Next month he will attend the international convention of fire chiefs at Cincinati. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam McAllister and family of Chestnut street have returned from their vacation at Lake Pocotopausg. Miss Gertrude Moore, of tnd Southern New England Telephone company, has returned from a two weeks vacation at Atlantic city. Miss Catherine O’Connell of Main street, will spend the next two weeks at Ocean Beach. William Kearns of Bridgeport was the guest of Fred Monsees of East Main street over Sunday. Miss Anna Mcore of Smalley street, is at Ocean Beach. i Fred Monsees has returned from his vacation spent at New Haven and vieinity. Howard Timbrell spent/the week- end with his parents at Chalker Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Elliott will leave Saturday for a two weeks vacu- tion at Saybrook Heights. Miss Elizabeth McAleer of Smalley street will spend hér vacation at Saybrook. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gibney have re- turned from their honeymoon and are at their home on Walnut street. The Misses Elizabeth and Catherine McConn of Church street are spend- ing their vacation at Suffield. POWER TO VACATE. . Cmpensation Commissioner Beers Gives Finding in Reopcned Case. New Haven, July 26.—A finding handed ‘down by Compensation Com- missioner Beers of the third district missioners have the power to vacate previous judgment and supplant them with thers when the claimant has apparently consented o a pre- vious settlément. The case in point was where a olaimant, who had sustained an in- jury, had walved compensation and ical fees. Then the claimant asked to have the matter reopened in order to secure compensation. BURKE HURDLES TO FEDS. Louisville, July 26.—Sanford Burke, Indianapolis pitcher, has jumped to the Pittsburgh club of the Federal League, according to Manager Hen- dricks, of the Indianapolis American Club today. Burke was purchased from the St. Louis Nationals two years ago. Hendricks denled a rumor that Centerflelder Joseph Kelly has desert- ed the club. CAPTURE REBEL LEADER. RICHTER & MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK EX CHA Represented by E. W, Eddy. American Hardware New Britain Machine Stanley Works Colt’s Arms North & Judd New Britain Nat. Bank Blag. Niles-Bem New Dep New Dep oun Bristol Brass Eagle Lock BOODY McLELLAN & MEMBERS NEW YO RK STOCK EXCHANGE. . 111 Broadway, New York. Dstabl ished 1879. We will execute your orders for any listed securities | amount from one share up. ‘We give the same carcful atiention to the one share Wewflllmymy.numborotflur- from one up for © We will buy ten shares or more on conservative m DIRECT FRIVATE WIRE TO NEW YORK NEW BRITAIN OFFICE, 309-310 NAT'L BANK Bl Telephone 1012, ¥. T. Mc FINANCIAL NEWS DENAND FOR VAR STOGKS ON MARKET Higher Prices Established—Other Shares Irregular New York, July 26, Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.—War stocks were in good demand in the early trading today and considerably higher prices were estab- lished. Aside from this group of is- sues the market was uncertain and ir- regular. The widest movement was in Bethlehem Steel, which was in- fluenced by a report of its proposed new combination of steel companies. Bethlehem Steel rose eight points to a new high record at 216. Baldwin Lo- comotive and American Can also at- tained record prices, with the latter stimulated by reports of further large orders. In the railroad section Ca- nadian Pacific, Léhigh Valley and St. Paul lost about a point each. siderable heaviness was also shown by the various copper stocks. In the outside market sales were made of Electric Boat at 410, a rise of forty- eight points over Baturday’s close. Close—Bear selling of the princi- pal railroad stocks causéd a late re- action after new high records had been made in some of the specialties. The closing was irregular. New York Stock Exchange quota. tions furnished by Richter & Co. mcmbers of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by BE. W. Eddy, National Bank building: July 26, 1915. High Low Close 53% 48% 62% 70 T0% 32% 32% 55 563 56% 603 104% 104% 48 52 76 77 1083 108% 121% 66% 100 % 82% 8% 86 221 695 139% 41% 39 44% 8% 126 26% 26% Am Beet Sugar Am Copper ... Alaska Gold .. Am Car & Fdy Co. Am Can .... Am Can pfd . Am Locomotive .. Am Smelting Am Sugar Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Copper AT S Fe Ry Co..101 Baldwin Loco .... 82% B &O. 79% BRT. 853 Beth Steel . 222% Butte & Superiar.. 71 Canadian Pacific .139% Central Leather .. 42% Chesapeake & Ohio 39 Chino Copper .... 44% Chi Mil.& St Paul. 80 Cons Gas .... L1286 Distillers Sec . 27% i 253 . 38% General Electric .176% Great Nor pfd ...116 Interboro Com 21% Lehigh Valley ...140% Mex Petroleum 72 National Lead ... 62% N Y C & Hudson 86 Nev Cons 14 NYNH&HRR 58 N Y Ont & West . 26 Northern Pacific .104% Norfolk & West ..105 108% 104% 1063% 48 22% 154 92 % 83% 18% 45 35% 124% 64% 44% 62% 110% 102% 68% Pressed Steel Car Ray Cons Reading Rep I & S pfd ... Southern Pacific 85% Southern Railway 13% Southern Rly pfd 45% Tenn Copper .... 36% Union Pacific ...126% Utah Copper ..... 65% U S Rubber Co ... 44% U S Bteel ........ 64% U S Steel pfd L111% Westinghouse 108 1% Western Union ... 68% . 93% TRANSFERRED TO STETTINA. Washington, July 26.—The Ameri- can bark Dunsyre, taken into Swine- munde by German warships, has been transferred to Stettina. The German government questions her recent change of registry from British to American. The Dunysre although un. der British registratry until last No- vember, has been owned by an Am- erfcan firm in San Francisco five years. ‘Willemstad, Curacao, July 26 Venezuelan government tréops on July 23 captured at Guanta, General Mon- ages, who, according to advices| reaching Curaco, had placed himself safely in the British lines, at the head of a force of rebels. OVER 9,000,000 PRESENT, 8an Franelsco, July 26.—The at- tendance at the Panama- . BEx. position passed the 9,000, at 8 o'clock last night. Con- | STOCK MARKET Torpeding of Leelanaw Break. New York, July 2 market was shaken up by ‘the news of thee the Leelanaw. In the gains among such 0 hem Steel, Crucible Steel, Colo public Steel and Westl Baldwin tric ran from 1 to 14 pof On the announcement lanaw had been to: ket~ broke abrupt. quickiy showed net points, Crucible Steel Locomotive four, J Baldwin Locomotive States 13 and Bethl There were dcling the representative Paul established a n 77 8-4. 11 PASSED BAD © Stamford, Conn,, orn, ‘arrested last aitempting to pass declared to be | gulity in city court tod to jail for m; Willimantic, July 2 no change in the the plant of the Vi company today. moulders and app Friday because of the dozen men. any STRIKE IN WILL Avon