New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 13, 1915, Page 11

ROYAL ROMANGE Baron for Whom Princess Died Killed in Battle Near Warsaw London, Aue. 13.—Baron Von Eléichroeder, son of the ramous Ger- man banker, was killed while fighting on the Warsaw front on August 1, ac- __ccrding to an ‘Amsterdam despatch to the Exchange 'Telegraph company. He was at one time secretly engaged to Princess Sophia of Saxe-Weimar, who committed suicide In 1913, be- cause her father, Prince William, re- fused to .permit their marriage. The love affair of Princess Sophia and Baron Von Bleichroeder, which led to her suicide, aroused intense in- ‘terest throughout Germany. The young baron was the eldest son of the head .of.one of the most powerful banking houses in Germany, who was ennobled for his valuable nnancial ser- vices to the empire. Grand Duke Ernest of Saxe-Weimar, the head of the house, was sald to bave been - responsible for preventing .the marriage of the banker’s son to the princess. He refused to sanction the union, unless the princess, his third cousin, renounced ail her titles ard dignities, which she refused to do. Her father was said to have been inclined to yield to her wish that she might wed the man she loved, but was unable to take an indépendent stand owing to his financial reiations with lfle grand duke, who based his objec- 110ns to the mateh upon the ground 1hat a princess should not wed an in- ferior in rank. Baron iVon Bleichroder was in New York in °1910, to study banking methods. The young man, Who was eaid at that time to be neir to $40,- 000.000, kept his identity secret for len months-from all except his most timate friends and spent his time fudying finance. It was sald at one time that ‘he intended to enter the diplomatic service of his country, but for some reason he failed to do so. TURKISH GUNBOAT SUNK BY BRITISH Eerk-I-Satvet Torpedoed and Sent to the Bottom in Dardanelles by Submarine. London, Aug. 13.—The Turkish gun- toat -Berk-I-Satvet and an empty “tyansport have been torpedoed in the Dardanelles by a British submarine, it wag officially announceqa last night. The announcement says: “The vice admiral in the Dardanel- les reports that one of the British submarines operating in these waters sank & Turkish . battleship on the mérning of August 8 at the entrance 49 thé Sea of Marmora. “A Turkish gunboat, the Berk-I- Estyvet, and an empty transport also have been torpdoed in the Dardanelles by .one of the British submarines. “In connection with the above, in a Turkish official communication ‘dated August 9, it was reported that the A'urkish battleship Kheyr-ed-Din Bar- bhrossa had been torpedoed by an enemy submarine. The Kheyr-ed-Din Barbarossa was a former German battleship purchased by Turker in 1910.” . The Turkish gunboat Berk-1-Satvet was built at the Krupp Works in 1907, She was 262 feet long, twenty-seven Jeet beam and eight feet deep. Her displacement was 763 tons. She was fitted with two 4.1 inch guns, six six pounders, two one-pounders and three torpedo tubes. She had a complement of 105 men and her speed was twenty- two knots. MURDERER OF “WIVES IN BATH” HANGED -~ George Joseph Smith Pays Death Pen- alty at Maidstone, England, for Kflling Three of His Spouses, London, Aug. 13, 8:35 a, George Joseph Smith, the wife mur- ~derer, was hanged today at Maid- stoney m.— Smith was found guilty by a jury on July 1. He was accused of mur- dering three wives in order to col- lect insurance money on their lives. In eéach case the victim was found drowned in a bathtub soon after the #wedding ceremony. After Smith was sentenced to death the court, complimenting the jury upon its verdict, declared that the prisoner had gone through the ceremony of marriage with two other women, both of whom he had robbed of considerable sums of money e CITIZENS TO TAKE HAND, Mass Meeting Tonight to Place Re- sponsibility in Holyoke Strike, Holyoke, Mass., Aug, 13,—Other means of bringing about a restoration of street car service in this city and “-Ambherst having failed, the citizens are preparing to take a hand, At a mass meeting tonight an effort will be made to place the responsibility for the deadlock 'between tne company and the strikers and to devise some plan of settlement, John H, Reardon of Woreester, who is conducting the strike, was in Bos- ten today to lay before Governor ‘Walsh charges that Charies G, Wood 409 the state board of concfliation and arbitration had acted unfairly in his ncgotiations here in connection with the strkey WAR MDS EXPORT ' TRADE IN LUMBER Great Britain Purchases Large Quan- tity of Logs For General Purposes From Nefoundland. St. Johns, " N. F., Aug. 13.—The lumber export trade from this colony which has been almost non-existent for the past few years, has been brought into, prominence again by conditions growing out of the war. The great demand has developed in Great- Britain not only for pit props for the collieries, but for lumber for general purposes. Lumbering concerns throughout the island, which have been operating entirely for the local trade, have decided to go into the ex- port business on an extended scale. The export of pit wood alone for the year is estimated at 200,000 tons. A regular fleet of steamers has been engaged for several months in trans- porting this material from Newfound- land and eastern Canada, the Brilish collieries 'having been unable to secure their usual supply from Europe be- cause of the closing of the Baltic sea and the lumber requirements of the allied armies in France. During the past ten years most of the soft wood logsgut in the coloay and not needed for local construction have been sent to the pulp mills for use in the large paper making in- dustry which has grown up during that period. EUROPEAN SPIES WORKING IN U. 3. “Foreign Agents” Govermg Fach Action of Washington Government Washington, Aug 13.—A contest of sples is being waged in America as bitterly as the war is Beig waged in Europe. It is known to govern- ment officials that “foreign agents’ are covering each action of the Unit- ed States, particularly those sections in which war munitions are being made. One set of spies is keeping the German government acquainted with the progress of the ammunition and guns for the allies, and another set, reporting regularly to the British ambassador, is watching the opera- tions of the German. agents. While there is an attempt to conduct this work of espionage within the limits of plain observation, there is a great deal of information, concerning vital matters of American resources for in the event of trouble with Ameri- ca, While it is not beleved that this spy system has embraced the govern- ment departments, precautions is be- ing taken in the way of inspecting the visitors. Heretofore the public had had the freedom of the big govern- ment buildings, but a series of re- structions s now n effect. Small Secret Service. To cope with the spy system or- ganized in the United States, which are similar to those in operation in Europe prior to the war. The Unit- ed States is depending upon a small and poorly equipped secret service. The force is barely a hundred men, and they are loaded with duties which keep them busy on routine work. Knowledsge that the sples are at work had led munition plants and shipyards to bar suspicious persons. It is entirely probable that informs tion of what is going on in the big plahts is gained from workers, for such information is valuable and the money flows freely when information is wanted, Determine Governments’ Action It is doubted if ever before sples ever held such an Important posi- tion in national affairs, Today they are the men who determine actions of governments. Knowledge of accurate conditions in Russia, England and France gave Germany her assurahce when she entered the European strug- gle, France found out too late that her secrets were for the most part known to her enemies. Russia real- ized Jong after the Germans had found it out, that she was not equip- ped with modern guns and munitions for a long war, England has only now awakened to the realization that she was tabbed to a minute degree 8o far as her war resources were con- cerned. MILITARY HONORS PAID CAPTAIN KNOX Two Infantry Companies Escort Body To Railway Station At Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Fort Sill, Okla., Aug, 13.—Military honers teday were paid Captain Geo. H, Knox, whe was killea yesterday when an asroplane whicn he was piloting over the United States army maneuvers fell 350 feet, Immediate- Iy after the services Knox's body, es- corted by two companies of the Nine- teenth Infantry and the quartermas- ter's corps was taken to a railway station, to be sent to New York for burial, Lieut, R, B, Butten, who also fell with the aeroplane, is in the hospital Lere, but will be out within three days, aecording to army physicians, Captain Knox was making his sec- end flight in the aeroplane Thursday when it fell, Examination of his per- sonal effects showed tnar Captain Knox had made arrangements for their distribution in case he should be killed. U. S. WILL WAIT IN HAITI'S CASE | New President Not to Be Recog- nized Until His-Ability Is Shown Washington, Aug. 13.—Recognition by the United States of the govern- ment in Haiti, to be set up by Presi- dent Dartiguenave, elected yesterday by the national assembly, Will not be considered until the new executive has demonstrated his ability to guarantee the maintenance of peace, the secur- ity of .life and property and adjust- ment of outstanding foreign indebted- ness. In the meantime the American naval forces under Rear Admiral Ca- perton, will remain in control of tne situation. Secretary Lansing explained yester- day that the administration of Haitien customs by naval officers was a tem- porary arrangement to prevent the revenues from falling into irresponsi- ble hands, and that the state depart- ment had made no provision for es- tablishing a permanent system of American ‘control or .supervision of Haiti’s customs. Such a system would have to be suthroized in a treaty and. it is probable that steps in that direction will be taken as soon as a government of“the island has been recognized: = * Almost nothing is know in Wash- ington of the personality of President Dartiguenave. Dr. Rosolvo Bobo, suc- cessful revloutionist and the leading defeated candidate, is described as a travelled, cultured man, haying re- ceived the degree of doctor of law and medicine in a French university, He is a former cabinet member and served as acting minister of foreign affairs. He is said to have promised to abide by the results of the election and is expected to accept yesterday's results as binding. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS TO CONVENE Every Section of Country Will Be Represented at Encampment . at Detroit, Pittsburg;'Aug, 13—Lieut. Col. Rob- ert 8. Woodside will ' leave this cily today with the ‘adjutant general’s staft of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to open headquar- ters for the national encampment Detroit, which begins Monday. Dele- gates from this section will leave Sun- day for Cleveland and thence by boat to Detroit. Delegations from insular possessions and the canal zone have notified offi- cials of the intention to be present, and every section of the country as well as the army, navy and marine corps will be represented. An im- portant question to be discussed anl covered by resolutions to be on, is that of the country's foreis relations and the possible part the veterans of the campaigns in Cu- ba, Porto Rico, China and the Philip- pines may again be called upon to play in the event of a need for thelr services. A plan in contemplation is the en- listment of a veteran reserve of sev- eral hundred thousand men who served in the campaigns of the last two decades, as well as of expired term enlisted men of the regular ar- my. Resolutions along this line are ex- pected to be laid before congress by the present commander in chiet, Thomas S. Crasgo, congressman-at- large from Pennsylvania. ELEVEN CENT STAMP. To Meet Parcel Post Demand Author- ized by Burleson. ‘Washington, Aug. 13.—An eleven cent stamp, the first of this denomi- nation to be issued has been author- ized by Postmaster Burleson, to meet the parcel post demand. It is to be distributed to postmasters through- out the country. The new stamp Is dark green and bears the profile head of Benjamin Franklin from Houdon's bust. The new stamp is designed to meet the demand for one stamp to cover insurance and C. O. D. charges on parcel post matter. In addition, all parcels for local delivery weighing 12 to 13 pounds carry eleven cents postage, as do parcels weighing seven pounds in the first and second zones. AMATEUR REGATTA OPENS Springfield, Mass., Aug. 13.—A space of two miles on the Connecticut river below this city was cleared today for the opening event of the 43rd nation- al amateur rowing regatta. Starting buoys and turning. marks stretched almost from bank to bank, A grand- stand ample to accorhodate several thousand spectators had been erected on one side of the course, Early in the day a long line of motor boats gathered on the river to secure points of vantage for watch- ing the races, the first of which was scheduled to start at 3 o'clock, The sky was overcast, but there was little wind, RETURN TO GERMANY, London, Aug. 13, 12:30 P, M,—The correspondent at Amsterdam of the Central News says the German author- ities in Belgium have advised all Ger- man civilians to return immedately to tber country, presumably to avoid hardships during the winter in Bel- gium. EASTLAND REPORT 70 WILSON. ‘Washington, Aug. 13.—Solicitor Thurman of the department of com- merce today took to the White House a detailed report of the steps taken by Secretary Redfield in Chicago to in- vestigate the steamer Eastland d ter. A MANY IMPROVEMENTS AT BELVIDERE TRACT Bodwell Land = Company is to Give ! lu:y Small Park in This Vicinity. Land development at Belvidere, Belvidere Manor and Belvidere Heights has progressed rapidly since the opening three months ago and there has been such & demand for home sites in this district that the Bodwell Land company is preparing | to open up new tracts of land short- ly. Belvidere Heights, the last tract opened, is practically all sold, ninety- three desirable lots having been dis- posed of since May. Hundreds of feet of concrete side- walks have been laid by the Bodwell Land company, rapidly growing shade trees have been set out and and every thing done to make this lo- | cation o most desirable one. At the corner of Stanley and Roxbury road the land company owns a fair sized tract of land with a small duck pond, An offer of $1,000 cash has been turned down and this plot will be given to the city for a park, thus enhancing the appearance of the Vicinity. This company also gave the city the park across the street from this place and by so doing made possible the straightening of Stan- ley street and the elimination ot a dangerous curve. Facing on Allen street is a ney | target of shaded land which is now | open for prospective purchasers and some desirable bungalow sites may | be secured there. City water has been - installed in all sections ani everything has been done to make the Belvidére tract cne of the most de- sirable in the city, CATHOLICS ARE THANKED. Collection for Suffering People in Po- land Amounted to $7,000. The collection taken in the Catho- lic churches of the Hartford diocese last Sunday for the relief of the hun- gry and sick in Poland netted $7,000. Of this a large amount was contribut- ed by New Britain people. Bishop John J. Nilan has received the following letter of thanks for thc offering: National American Comittee, York, August 11, 1915. Right Rev. John Joseph Nilan, D. D. Bishop of Hartford, 140 Farming- ton avenue, Hartford, Conn. Your Excellency:— We wish to express our sincere thanks to you for your generous gift of seven thousand dollars in answer to our appeal for starving Poland. It is gratifying to know that your peo- ple have responded so liberally and promptly to the call for help in so worthy a cause. The amount realized will help greatly in our relief work. The remittance will be deposited it the National City Bank, as the coa- tribution of the Catholic Churches of the Diocese of Hartford, Conn.” Again thanking you for your operation and sympathy, we are, Very truly yours, Polish Victims’' Relief Fund, Edward B. Lyman, Executive New co- P. 0. S. OF A. At the meeting of Washington camp No. 9, Patriotic Order Sons of Ameri- ca, in G. A. R. hall last evening, very important business was transacted in regard to the state camp of the order, and in regard to the by-laws of the ‘o- cal camp. All members are requested to be present on the evening of Aug- ust 26 when final action will be taken on the above subjects. REPORTS AUTO ACCIDENT. Charles Jones, chauffeur for Peter Suzio, reported a slight auto acci- dent at police headquarters last night. As he was driving slowly down Hartford avenue yesterday morning several little girls ran out from be- hind an ice wagon and one of them ‘dashed headlong into the mudguard of his car. She was not badly hurt and her name was not learned. FEEDING FLOOD SUFFERERS. Erie, Pa., Aug. 13.—Many persons who lost their homes ir the Mill Creek fiood are still being fed Dy the city, six hundred having been cared for during the night by two kitchens near the devastated district. Officfals in charge of the work expressed the be- lief today that it would be necessary tc maintain both municipal kitchens, the remainder of the summer. Work- men have started the erection of a municipal bath house for the unfor- tunates and private charities con- tinue active. Fully fifty bulldings damaged by the flood were con- demned, and plans laid for a city or- dinance that would prevent the erec- tion of frame buildings in the creek basin. EIGHT HOUR DAY MOVEMENT, Hartford, 'Conn., Aug, 13,—A move- ment for an eight hour day for Hart- ford machinists was launched last night by J. J. Keppler, international vice president of the Machinists’ union. Addressing a crowd of 500 Mr, Kep- pler declared that unless the manufac- turers awoke to the situation and granted the eight hour day, a general strike will spread throughout New Fngland within the next two months. He maid Hartford weas ''notoriously a poor city for unionism,” and he urged immediate organization for shorter Lours. TO RECEIVE TRAINING AT SEA. New York, Aug, 13.—Carrying the Third PBattalion of the New York Naval Militia, composed of men from the upper part of the state, the bat- tleship Kearsage will leave tomor- row for Boston, The New York mecn will be joined in Boston by a battalion of the Massachusetts Naval Militia, and the two battalions will recei.c two weeks’ training at sea, The bat- tleship Kentucky was due to arrive {5- day at Portland, Me., to take a bat- talion of Maine naval militlamen on a TIRES EXTRAORDINA 200 Fisk Non-Skid Secor $5.00 $25.00 v/ FROM to According to Size This is an exceptional opportunity to buy a g tire for a very little money. THEY WILL GO FAST SO CALL EAR A.G. HAWKER, 11 Elm OLDEST IRONCLAD IN THE WORLD ‘Wolverine Completing Its Seventy-first Year in Service for Uncle Sam on Lake Erie, Erie, Pa., Aug. 13.—The Wolverine, | the oldest is completing service for Uncle Erie. formerly the Michigan, ironclad in the world, here 71st year’s Sam on Lake The old vessel ! | was commissioned August 14, 1844 and | gince then it has been in active service, either as a warship or survey ship, as a training ship for the naval serves of the lake states. The vessel was built in and shipped to Erie on wagons. Indian chiefs have been entertained zboard her and made to see the error of their ways. During the Civil war the vessel guarded some two thousand prisoneds on Johnson'’s Island, in Lake Erie. A plot was discovered at that time to capture the vessel and Lecmbard the Lake Erie ports. It was re- the Michigan, as she was then known, | that stopped the Fenian invasion of Canada in 1886, by overhauling the transports arrying reinforcements cutside of Ruffalo. Of a type of warship that has long passed to the junk heap, the Wol- verine was the best that could be built. It is 167 feet long, and is pierced for twelve guns. She carries a battery of eight breech-loading two-mnch rifles, During active service it carried a crew of 98 men, including ecleven officers. The old vessel is still in fair shape although nearing the three-quarters of a century mark, and if necessary, perhaps, could easily sink anything afloat on the lakes. Frequent over- kaulings have kept the machinery and equipment in repair. MACHINISTS’ STRIKE AT FARREL PLANT Men to Hold Mecting Today—Belicved a Reply Will Be Made to Company’s Statements. Ansonia, Aug. 13.—The strike of machinists, some 120 in number, at the Farrel Foundry and Machine company, begun suddenly late yester- day, was in in force today, but aside from these men absenting themselves the plant was in operation as usual. The strikers held themselves in readi- ness for a meeting later in the day when it was anticipated a reply would be made to a statement issued by Charles F. Bliss, for the company, last night, in which explanation was given of the conditions in force at present covering time and wage schedules, ap- prentices and bonuses. Mr. Bliss today said that the com- pany’s position was clearly outlined in the statement he had issued. He asserted that the company had been mindful of the interests of its employes and that during the past three or four months readjustments of hours and wages had brough increases to ap- proximately eighty per cent. of ‘he working force. Mr. Bliss added that what the company had done or would do was for the benefit of the emploves as a whole'and not for any particular set of men in preference to all others. Mr. Bliss said that employes in no other departments had made demands such as presented by the machinists. Untll after the meeting the strikers decline to make any statements bear- ing upon their action in leaving work yesterday. WESTERN TENNIS RESUMED. Chicago, Aug. 13.—Second round matches in the national tennis doubles championship were to be played today, weather permitting, after two post- ponements due to rain. The program called for two games, bringing to- gther four sectional champions. SIX KILLED BY TRAIN. Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 13.—A Penu- sylvania railroad train ran into a p ty of track hands eas of Mo Unton, Pa., early ‘today, killing of them. at | six | Pittsburg | Many | OVERNORS MAY OOMI City Items The payroll of the sewer far the past week amounted to $517.05. Chamber of Commerce h Buy it at Wilson's—advt. from Boston where he wi The water department ias received | with Governor Wailsh of its new auto truck. setts, regarding prelin The most exclusive trade are wear- | rangements for the en ing Parker shirts. Are you? It not, | the twenty-five governors you will eventually. Besse-Leland Co. | ex-governors who are to —advt. to next week at the an Terance Riley has sold land and | ing of the Governors buildings on Franklin street to Salva- | While on the trip Mr, S r ClanaL cussed the possibilities Automobile caps made to order to | the Visitors to, come to = 5 < will learn something d match your coats. Grindrod and Bar- few days after the Bay nard, 46 Main street.—advt. - tive hasg appoinied the Charles L. Barnes has transferred | make arrangements fof | land on Colt street to his daughtet, | tWe governors in New M) Mildred Colt Barnes. convention will last for fi Chalirman Rossberg of the water de- Representatives of Ch partment says the city will sue Ed-| Commerce from ward Greenstein for breach of con- | ford and this city were p tract regarding furnishing ice for | Connecticut and also municipal fountains if the latter | dence, R. 1, Worcester, brings any action against the c:ty over | chester, N. H., and Port| | his contract to buy city ice at Shuttle | each desired to haye the Meadow lake, visit his city. It was tho “Grass Cloth” shirts made by all probability one'of''the Parker Shirt Co., for sale only fi66s seasions Mmight be iy Besse-Leland's.—advt boat enroute to Portland. S During the meeting yi of men's and men’s shoes 5 mostly small WO | proposition to have sizes, | vigit five cith day) at Besse-Leland’s.—advt over, but u"lt‘-w:uld William J. Sparmer left this after- | short stay in each ecity, noon far New York enroute with twenty-nine delegates for the na- tional convention of the Foresters of | America, which Francisco, Cal., month. The Catholic Woman’'s Benevolent | Legion will hold its annual basket | party at Lake Compounce Monda) If the weather is unsettled it wiil be | held Thursday. The party will leave Central Park at 1:07 o'clock, [one % e d"h‘:"“’" o evening, and ) 0 James Spinetta has been Named 88 | recefved feom ag’;‘yem adminitsrator of the estate of Bridget | committee, in the meantd Spinetta. be taken to make nee ments for entertaining royally while here, Chamber of Commerce vitation to Visit Secretary A. H. And the | at Final clean-up The object of the trip will be held tn San | upon them the rapid the latter part of the | progress that is being i | states and their views woul be more strengthened on city than some of the o A report will be made b Andrews at the meeting OFFICIALS LEARN OF ANCIENT FIGHT POSTOFFICE NOJ Fourth Class Mail For Postmaster Willlam F. D Safety Board Chairman and Fire Department Chiefs Visit No. fice department that until | tice nothing in the line of, | or third or fourth class Five House. Chairman E. B. Alling of the safety beard, Chief Robert M. Dam-» and Assistant Chief W. J. Noble of | the fire department visited Engine | company No. 5, Wednesday afternoon | days to be able to supply: on a sleuthing expedition pursuant ; stamps at the office. He to a complaint they heard concern- | o4 word that this mew fo ing a fight which was alleged to have | | is now ready for distribug taken place there last fall. Inv | postamice oMciats fn Wasl gation showed that the fight in Several importans. inl question took place over two years to the postal savings bank ago, Lieutenant Thomas Higgins and | 0 (10 POSUE BEVINES Part his brother, John, having been the ’ belligerents. arrangement whereby dep During the contest for promotions | *CCePted from persons in | there are offices but no po in the fire department there were | BetE 218 QTEHE DUt WO D numerous stories circulated detn- [ AT E CREIET 'A mental to different candidates, says | e Chiet Dame, but when the alleged | N&Ve also been provided fght Iast fall was reported it was | CelPts of deposits from thought best to look it up. Upon | the Soldiers’ Home learning that the fight took place | FOStal savings certificate two vears ago Chairman Alling stated | '© Pe s0ld or transferred, that it was nothing to him as it took place before he came into office Captain Souney of Engine company No. 5 did not report the fight at the time and the story told was that in ejecting John Higgins he was cut on the hand. This he denfes, but Lieu- tenant Frank Gilligan, formerly a driver there, says it is so. i The investigators also say they | Next week on their vacatio learned that Captain Souney and | G. Juengst, Louis Lehr, Wi Gillgan were not on the best of terr and Harry E. Smtih. and that on one occasion the cap- | clerks will also start on tain had ordered Gilligan to do cer- | Vacation: James V. O'Bp tain work and he declined to do so [ Lawrence and Kerin J. and took the matter before the chief The chief backed up the captain and | the work was then done, their being no insubortiination ters or post cards, howevs affected by this order. v from the owner, furnished. Postal savings are accep 000 offices and on April 1, | were | try with a total amount of | deposited The following carriers GRANTED WAGE I Baton Rogue, La Aug. 1 ics and laborers empl Bandard Ol company at here, will be granted a BIDS FOR FREIGHT CARS, Santiago. (hile, Aug. 13.—The state | Wage increase effective railways will shortly invite bids for | 1st, it was announced seven hundred freight cars, 1,800 men are affected. New Ha fro the that this plan will be abaj ernors to New England i § that are anxious to have th received notification from:# will be accepted for Belgiu The postmaster expectsy | of where they have been lost a duplical ,000 depositars in M