New Britain Herald Newspaper, August 31, 1915, Page 3

' NIGHT GOWNS » WEDNESDAY MORNING SPECIAL " 35 DOZEN LADIES’ Fine quality long cloth, "beautifully trimmed lace and embroidery, cut long, wide and full, twelve styles to select ‘from. A good 75c value. ON SALE WEDNESDAY MORNING 9 O’CLOCK , E A Cc¢ ) H See Display In North Window PULLAR & NIVEN JBRITAIN RAPS PRIZE COURT OF GERMANY Distinction Between Absolute and - Gonditional Contraband Abolished London, Aug. 31.—The British for- eign office last night issued the fol- iowing statement: “Judgments recently have been de- livered by the German prize court at Hamburg in the cases of the steam- ¢ ships Maria and Batavier V. The Maria, a Dutch vessel, was carrying a cargo of wheat shipped from Port- iand, Oregon, to Belfast and Dublin. , She was captured and sunk by the Karlsruhe (a German cruiser) in the . Atlantic on September 21. The Bata- vier V, was a Dutch vessel, bound for London, was captured in the North Sea on March 18 and taken to Zee- . brugge on suspicion of carryinig con- traband. Indemnity Payment Refused. “The sinking of the Maria was jus- tified by the German prize court on ' the ground, that having regard for the place of capture, the commander of the Karlsruhe was unable to take the vessel into a German port or to a port of an allied power and so acted pur- < suant to article 113 of the German naval prize regulation. This was said rot to require any further explanation and payment of indemnity to the owner was refused. . “The judgments show that in con- sidering the question of destination of conditional contraband the German prize court held that it is to be guided by a communication of the chief of < the general staff of the mnavy, ad- dressed to the court August 17, 1914, concerning ports to be regarded as * fortified places or as bases of opera- tions and supply for the British armed forces in Great Britain, issued by ‘su- preme command.’ As the court in other cases held that such places as Ipswich, Poole, Barrow-iin-Furness ~ and Grangemouth are bases or forti- fied places, it may be inferred that these also are included in the list re- ferred to. Most Rigorous Conditions. “In order to rebut the presumption thus set up that conditional contra- band destined for such places is in- < tended for military and not for civil ‘use, the court held that counter-proof n.ust satisfy the most rigorous condi- tion. It would only be possible to fur- nish it in rare cases. With regard to the cargo of wheat aboard the Maria they held that there was no means of ascertaining with the least certainty what use the wheat would have been put to at the arrival of the vessel at Pelfast and whether the British gov- ernment would not come upon the 2 gdene as a purchaser. X HORTBALLOTURGED BY CHAIRMAN ROOT Senator Denounces Bossism and Invisible Government Albany, N, Y., Aug., 31.—From the floor of the constitutional convention yesterday President Elihu Root de- nounced the system of bossism and invisible government which, he said, to his knowledge, has dominated New York for forty years and pleaded that the people be armed with the short ballot that they may establish their cwn rule. It is all wrong, he declared that any other rue should exist. “This domination,” Mr. Root de- clared, “has caused a deep and sul- len .long-continued resentment among the people at being governed by men not of their choosing. They demand a change. The short ballot plan is a resolution, or at least, it may be the first step that will work out a solution.” Refers to Old Home. ‘“there is a plain old house in the hills of Oneida, overlooking the Val- ley of the Mohawk, where truth and honor dwelt is my youth. When I go back, as I am about to go, to spend my declining years, I mean to go with the feeling that I can say I have not failed to speak and to act in accord- ance with the lessons that I learnel there from the God of my fathers.” Mr. Root was speaking particular- ly in behalf of the short ballot and de- partuiental reorganization proposal. It has had the support of the so-called “‘fede crowd” in the convention but has been opposed by members of the “old guard.” Among those who have support it are Mr. Root, George -W. Wickersham, Henry L. Stimson and Frederick C. Tanner, the republican state chairman. The chief topic of conversation here last night, however, is not what effect Mr. Root’s speech will have in the state particularly, ard but nationally, in connection with the presidential race next year. Two Different Lines, After discussing the proposal spe- cifically, Mr. Root said in part: “What is the government of this state? What has it been during the forty years of my acquaintance with jt? The government of the constitu- tion? Oh, no; not half the time, or half way. From the days of Fenton and Conkling and Arthur and Cornell, and Platt, from the days of David B. Hill down to the present time the yovernment of the state has presented two differnt lines of activity, one of the constitutional and statutory offi- cers of the state, and the other of the party leaders—they call them party bosses. They are called the system. “For, I don't remember how many years, Mr. Conkling was the supreme ruler in this state; the governor did not“count, legislatures did not count; comptrollers and secretaries of state and what not, did not count. Then Mr. Platte ruled the state; for high upon twenty years he ruled it. And the capital was not here, it was at 49 Broadway.” . Division of Powers. Mr., Root then declared that bosses ruled by patronage while effective offi- cials sought to appoint men to office | DR. PRATT CHIEF OF THE BUREAU OF FOREIGN TRADE Dr. Edward E. Pratt is the chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce. He has been instrumental in advancipg the foreign trade of this country. Now Dr. Pratt is interested in an aggressive campaign to obtain for American business a share in the development of the enormous re- sources of China. The plan contem- plates the development of an Ameri- can vested interest in China that will insure the United States a fair share of that country’s foreign trade and be powerful enough to take care of it- self in the complicated political com- mercial situation there. GHINESE-AMERIGAN TRANSPACIFIC €0, New $5,000,000 Steamship Line Will Fly China’s Flag San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 31.—Con- tracts for the financing of a $5,000,000 Chinese-American transpacific steam- shi company have been signed by American and Chinese capitalists who are now negotiating for the purchase of ships, according to an announce- ment made here by Dr. V. K. Well- ington Koo, China's first minister to Mexico, who arrived yesterday. on the steamer Persia. Dr. Koo declined to American bankers behind the ‘new company, but said that virtually all the great banks of China sponsored the plan. He said he understood the steamers of the new line would fly the Chinese flag. Difficulty in buying ships, he said. had caused a delay in starting the service. First Fruit Of Visit. name the who would make good records. Swarms of men, he said, who never or seldom work are on the state payroll during legislative sessions due to the system which permits division of power. “Both parties are alike,” he said. “All purties are alike, The system ex- tends through all.” AUTO ACCIDENT FATAL. ¥our Killed When Car Falls From Bridge at Long. Beach, Cal. Long Beach, Cal, Aug. 31.—Mrs. Leonard Holmes of this city was re- covering today from injuries received last. night in an automobile accident in which her husband and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Holmes, and Wil- liam Craig were Kkilled. The car hurtled through the rail- ing of a bridge, turned over and fell twenty-five feet. Mrs. Holmes was thrown clear and escaped with minor injuries. JA?’,\N’S DAY AT EXPOSITION. T'ormer President Taft Orator of the San Francisco, Aug. 31.—Today all the 'Panama-Pacific ET7xposition was set apart for Japan, the nation whose exhibits at the fair rank among the first, Former President Taft was to be the orator of the day. Among speak- crs on the program were Haruki Yamawaki, imperial Japanese com- missioner to the exposition, and Ya- sutaro Nuvano, acting consul general of Japan. REFUGEES FROM SYRIA, Paris, Aug. 31, 11:45 a. m.—The United States scout ship Chester has arrived at Canea, Crete, with 470 refugees expelled from Beirut, Syria, by the Turks, according to a Havas despatch from Athens. The refugees include citizens of all the quadruple entente powers, as well as of several other nations.! The Chester will re- turn soon to Beirut for another ship load of Buropeans who have been or- dered out of Turkey. Another Amer- jcan warship is expected at Canea with refugees from Alexandretta, Asiatic Turkey. TWO 1 2D BY TRAIN, Bryan, O. Aug. 31.—Charles O. Crawford of Lima, Ohio, formerly a .ull player with the Detroit Club of {he American League, and his fiancee, Miss Elva Leonard of this city, were instantly killed here last evening when “The effect of these decisions ap- pears to be to aboliish in practice the distinction between absolute and con- ditional contraband of war.” a train on the Lake Shore Railroad struck a buggy in which they were irding. AN i, “It is the first fruit of the visit of our industrial commissioners to this country several months ago,” said Dr. Koo. Dr. Koo who is 29 years old and boyish in appearance, was reticent TONE--- that is not the only reason why you should buy a Columbia Grafonola The Columbia tene is a re- sult—and the Columbia Graf- onola embedies the causes in its mechanical and structural superiority; in the form and construction of its tone- chamber and its reproducer and tone-arm; in its silent and powerful motor; in its tone-control “leaves” and in the expert and workmanlike assembling of all its parts and down to every last detail of its cabinet work. Ask to hear @hiS most popular model—price $50. Or we will send it with an outfit of records to your home on BRODRIB & approval. 138 MAIN STREET, WHEELER HALLINAN BLDG. about China’s political complications. He inquired what impression was made in America by the report that Dr. Frank J. Goodnow, adviser to Yuan Shj Kai, had advised the presi- dent of China to promulgate a con- stitutional monarchy in China. Not To Become Monarch. “Dr. Goodnow might have made such suggestions,” he said, “but they were only suggestions, if they were made, from the viewpoint of a scien- tist after a study of conditions in China. President Yuan has said re- peatedly that he had no intentions of becoming a monarch. “Present conditions -in my country are satisfactory. ity fast imbuing the people who are less concerned with the form of gov- ernment than” with its efficiency. Open To American Capital. “China’'s resources are open to American capital with little chance of opposition from any foreign govern- ment. Feeling aaginst the Japanese in trade relations fanned by the recent Japanese demands is subsiding.” Dr. Koo will remain here a week with a party of Chinese government students from Tsing-Hua College, Pe- king, Who have been educated from the Boxer infemnity fund., which the United States government returned to China for educational purpos They will continue their education among sixteen American colleges. To Visit Washington. Mr. Koo said he would not go to Mexico until conditions were more settled, but will proceed from here to New York and Washington. Com- plaints from Chinese in Mexico, he said, brought about his appointment. 1 pound lard Special Tues. and Wed., best butter and 1 pound pure for 40c. Russell Bros.—advt. A spirit of national- | WILDERNESS BECOMES CITY. Anchorage, Alaska, Population Be- comes 5,000 in Six Months. Washington, Aug. 31.—Growth of the new Alaskan raliroad construction termninus at Anchorage, Alaska, from a wilderness six months ago to a city of 5,000 population today, with big government realty transactions to take care of the influx of people is told in telegraphic reports to the in- terior department. Commissioner Tallmon of the gen- eral land office, received a message from Chief Field Agent Christensen saying that in addition to a recent sale of six hundred lots on government domain at Anchorage at a total price 1 of $145,000, 180 more lots were sold Saturday at a total of $23,000. 'Dhe site is one of the termini of the new government railroad from Seward to Fairbanks, for which congress already has appropriated $1,000,000 out of a prospective outlay of $35,000,000. . FIREMEN OVERCOME BY GAS. Boston, Aug. 31.—Twelve firemen, some of them unconscious from gas fumes, were dragged by comrades from the cellar of the building at the corner of Commercial Wharf and At- lantic avenue today when a fire they were fighting burned aw the con- nection of a big gas meter, allowing the gas to permeate the apartment. Four men were taken to a hospital. The fire caused $20,000 damage in a wholesale tea and coffee warehouse. VOTING ON CONVENTION. New Orleans, Aug. 31.—Louisiana voters today were balloting on the guestion of calling a constitutional convention here September 14, and at the same time voted for delegates. The convention would consider cer- tain state financial problems. ~ The “Single Damper” AW/ OI Panses is the greatest improvement ever made in stoves. The deep Ash Hod—instead of the ®old clumsy ash pan—with Coal Hod beside it (patented) is easy to remove Gas ovens if desired ; end > [single] or elevated [double]. FOR SALE BY J. 0. MILLS & CO. NEW BRITAIN AGENTE Walker & Pratt Mfg. Co., Makers, Boston m By one motion it regulates fire and oven—push the knob to “Kindle”, “Bake’’, or “Check’’—the range does the rest. Better than two or more dampers., Have you seen it? This Single Damper is patented —no other range has it. he New Wo0 Dress Goods?® FOR FALL AND WINTER GAR A few hints about the stock—come here Whenever reliable woolens. Plaid Cheviots will be vored for separate skirts we certainly have some splen- did plaids. Rich, warm colar- ings, handsome and smart but not loud. Pleasing combina- tions of color, width 54 inches and only $1.50 and $2 a yard. Imperial Serges are the leaders this autums, checks and stripes th sure to please you in § green and blue. Ne stylish, Width 52 inch $1.50. fa- and All Wool Orepes. In Rocky Mountain Oregon green, Huni ) and navy blue are well to the new styles. and 50 inches, prices $1.50 a yard. We Are Strong On Broadcloths Broadcloths are always & big feature of our stocks. We sell more of them than any other store in the state. This year is no exception to the rule of superior qualities and values here. Superb shades, also black. Four prices, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 ana $3 yard. They are all 54 inches wide. Beautiful texture and all re- liable. Coatings Are Seem In just the right patterns, checks and stylish coats. See offer at $2 and $2.50 ~ (INCORPORATED) HARTFORD ve when you are through work — all fagged out— tired. Nothing Tastes So Good as glass or two of this Real FISCHERS Special P Order today — of your dealer or ws. The Hubert Fischer Brewery at Connecticut’s Leading Brewery. ON TAP AT LOUIS W. FODT, HOTEL BELOIN, KEEVERS & OO MANN SCHMARR, W. J. McCARTHY. RENIER, PICKHARDT & DUN 127 MAIN STREET. OPPOSITE ARCH. TELEPHONE FOR WEDNESDAY MORNI LARGE SIZE WASH SKIRTS. Y For 79¢, all $1.00 and §1. 26 Wash Skirts (white) At One-half Price—All of our linen, pigue, gaberdine cream serge skirts, former prices from $2.50 to §$7.50, LAST OF OUR SUMMER DRF £1.00—All which form erly sold up 6—All which form erly sold for $6 both white colored, } NE GOLD-K " 2 Papers for ! TINEN COLLARS, be N'S LAWN CAPS, All sold $1.00 and up. DREN'S SCHOOL HANDKERC IHEF All linen init ial handkerchiefs BALANCE OF COTTON BATTING. At 9c—12 1-2¢ quality. At 11 1-2c—16c quality. At l4c— quality At 7 1-2c—10c quality. At 1-2 price—All covered and uncovered for cushio At 1-2 price from (S} 6c each At