New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 1, 1915, Page 1

PRICE THREE CENTS. 1 NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER e TR iy SERBIA WILL GRANT CONGESSIONS WHICH _BULGARIA DEMANDS - Gregce Informed .T_hat Former Country Will Yield to Requests of Allies RUSSIANS DEFEAT TEUTONS IN GALICIA Czar’s Forces Capture 3,000 Prisoners, w Thirty Cannon and Thirty-four Ma- chine Guns—Russia’s Expenditures For 1915 is Placed at More Than | $1,500,000,000—Riga Almost Isolat- ed as Teutons Advance in Poland. Serbia’s intention to do the part asked of her in satisfying Bulgaria’s territorial demands has been <+fpunicated to Greece, of whom cessions also have been asked in the effort to secure Bulgaria's co-opera- tion with the entente allies, newspa- ped dispatches from Athens received in Paris declare. An impression that Japan /\take part in the Dardanelles . paign is gathered in Paris from re- marks recently made by Baron Hay- ashi, Japanese ambassador to Italy. 1915 Expenditure $1,500,000,000 In a report of the finance commit- tee of the Russian Duma. the amount Aecessary to be raised to meet the "nation’s expenditure for 1915 is placed at more than $1,500,000,000. /The report says that all possible {sources of revenue must be invoked to meet the nation’s needs. Finance Minister Bark stated that Russia’s im- mense reserves of savings would soon made use of by the government. Russian resistance to the Teutonic advance is developing strength on the con- may cam- southern wing, according to the late report from Petrograd which in re- cording a success gained within a day Jor two in Galicia declares that 3,000 ., Prisoners, thirty cannon and thirty- four machine guns were captured. Serbia Grants Dernands. “" Paris, Sept. 1, 5:16 a. m.—The Serbian government has informed |, Greece that it intends to comply with { the requests of the quadruple entente ! concerning the concessions demanded by Bulgaria, suys an Athens despatch { fig the Matin. 3 Balkan Situation Favorable, London, 'Sept. 1, 2:58 a.-m.—The / Palkas situation is discussed at length in despatches to the morning papers frorn Bucharest, Sofia and Athens. Although the correspondents general- ly are oplimistic, emphasis is placed on the difficulties which the diplomats of the quadruple entente powers are encountering in their endeavor to ad- Qust the conflicting demands and dis- arm the mutual suspicions of the Bal- kan nations. i As to the counter activity of the triple alliance, the Post’s Sofia cor- \ respondent reports that the Turks are “ preparing for the evacuation of ter- ! ritory ceded to Bulgaria by demolish- ing forts on the right bank of the Maritza, ar.d by pulling down barracks ht Karagotch. Bulgarian Occupation, “The actual Bulgarian occupation of ceded territory, through which the Dedeaghatch railway runs,” the cor- respondent says, “will follow soon, it is stated.” The Standard’s Athens representa- tive believes no definite developments the Balkan situation can be ex- pected in the immediate future. “The negotiationg which must be concluded before any one of the Balkan coun- tries can intervene in the war. are protracted and troublesome,” he says “owing to the great difficulty of har- monizing the conflicting - interests. Serbia is willing to go a long way to- ward meeting Bulgarian requirements but even here there seems still some bstacle to a complete agreement con- crning the participation of the Bul- garian army. Situation in Greece. “Ls for Greece, if there is to be in- tervention it will not come until Greek interests demand it, and its sole Pvject will be to lay the foundations of a greater Greece, which must in- clude large portions of near eastern territory. If the decision comes, however, Premier Venizelos will have the undivided support of the country and army leaders, for he al- ready has exacted the most binding assurance to this effect.” The Bucharest correspondent of the es emphasizes the necessity for a Petter understanding between Ruma- nia and Bulearia. “The most Important thing,” 'he declared, “is to establish relations of confidence between the two countries. There is evident an identity of inter- ests and Rumania avows her willing- ness to make required concessions, huf no concrete arrangements have *been concluded. If Rumania could he induced to make a definite offer to (Contirued ‘on Eleventh Page) com- | king, | GERMAN LINER UNDER STRICT ‘QUARANTINE Fiftcen Persons Aboard President Ill—Disease Resembles Astastic Cholera. New York, Sept. 1.—The results of bacteriolcgical examination today were awaited to determine the nature of the direase which has placed the Hamburg-American liner President Lircoln under strict quarantine. F¥- teen persons aboard the steamship are ill, and the health officers of the port have taken extraordinary precautions because of the ' symptoms resemble those of Asiatic cholera. The President Lincoln is one of the German liners tied up at a pier in Hobhoken since the beginning of the war. TFor months past she has been used as an asylum for German refu- gees who left their homes in the far east on account of the war with Ja- pan and are on their way back to Germany. It was believed that the germs of the disease, whatever it may be were brought here by some of these refugees. At present thirty- seven German subjects from the far east are on board besides some 150 members of the crew. 2 When the situation was reported yesterday to Surgeon General Rupert FPlue at Washington he authorized an inspection of the President Lincoln and ordered that developments be re- ported to him. PRESIDENT UPHELD " BY BERLIN PAPER National Zeitung Publishes Article Headed “Wilson Bryan and Roosevelt.” Linceln Berlin, Sept. 1., via London, 11:20 a. m.—The National Zeitung pub- lishes today a leading article under the heading: “Wilson, Bryan and Roosevelt,” which is noteworthy for its friendly tone and for the un- grudging admiration expressed for President Wilson. The article begins by saying that discussions of the Arabic affair have been in a quieter tone since Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassa- dor at Washington, presented his re- quest to the American government to delay action until. Germany had had the opportunity of presenting its side of the case. Even the anti-German newspapers admitted the justice of this request, the article says, and there now remains no obstacle to friendly discussions. of differences which, while real, are by no means of a nature to prevent a satisfactory compromise. The personality of President Wilson has been illuminated more strongly than ever before the National Zeitung says during the exciting days through which America has just passed. Never was the president’s position more difficult than during the Arabic crisis, the article declares, than “when Mr. Bryan was calling on Am- ericans for peace at any price, and Col. Roosevelt was summoning them to war against Germany,” the activi- tites of these two men threatening to bring about a situation that might made the president’s attitude toward Germany dependent on domestic po- litical considerations. That President Wilson withstood this temptation and may be counted on to edged,” the newspaper says, ‘‘not- withstanding the fact that the Ger- man people certainly have reason to be dissatisfied with his attitude in the matter of submarine warfare.” Mr. Wilson is characterized as a more clever politician than ‘“The un- lucky Bryan and the astute politi- cian Roosevelt.” The article concludes with the statement that Germany has always desired to maintain the traditional friendly relations with America and that it may be hoped the Arabic case will serve to clear up misunderstand- ings on both sides. It must be pos- sible to reach an understanding, inas- much as the points in dispute are matters of principle and not of con- quest, victories or defeats, SOUTH WALES STRIKE AVERTED. Coal Miners Delegates Accept Terms of Settlement of Disputes. London, Sept. 1, 1:07 p. m.—The terms of settlement of the troubles in the South Wales coal fields which were arranged yesterday in London to avert a possible serious strike of the operatives, were accepted today at a general conference of the min- ers delegates, held at Cardiff. The difiiculties, therefore, are now defin- itely adjusted. i There were additions early today to the number of men on strike in the coal flelds, but these workers quit before the holding of the Car- diff conference and their walkout was attributed to the fact that the men did not learn of yesterday’'s de- velopments in London in time to res- cind their pr¥vious decision to lay down their tools today. STREET FIGHT FATAL. Fall River, Mass. Sept. 1.—In a street fight with knives today Domi- nic Crissio was kiiled and - Carlo Farchum was badly cut, The two fought to a finish in the presence of i crowd of partisans withstand it further must be acknowl- | BRISTOL STRIKE MAY CLOSE ENTIRE PLANT New Departure Mig. Co. Employes Now Out Number About 400 WANT AN EIGHT-HOUR DAY Men Holding Meeting This After- noon—Two Assaults in Forestville But Police Expect to Handle Situ- ation Without Outside Help ., (Special to the Herald) Bristol, Sept. 1.—It is thought probable in this city this afternoon that all 1,500 employes of the New Departure Manufacturing company may become involved in the strike of 200 grinders who walked out last night and 100 automatic machine operators, who left the morning. Those who are already out on strike ‘were planning to hold a meeting at 3 o’clock this afternoon. They as- sembled in T- A. B. hall on North Main street and awaited the arrival of an organizer from Washington, D. C. The men are unorganized and have not formulated any demands to present to the factory officials but it is believed their most important demand will be for an eight-hour work day. Strike Follows Discharge of Workmen The strike fever hit Bristol at 5 o’clock last evening when a com- mittee of workmen called on the of- ficials and demanded to know why several employes had been discharg- ed. They were informed that the company had good and sufficient rea- scns for dismissing the men. There was no trouble and no discussion. The men communicated the informa- tion to their fellow employes and -l&bout 200 went on strike immediate- Eae The New Departure plant is work- ing day and night and when about 100 automatic machine operators on the night shift heard what had hap- pened they joined the ranks of the strikers. It is estimated that there are nearly 400 on strike at present but this number is expected to be greatly augmented before tomorrow. Machinists May Go Out. It is said the machinists employed by the concern are on the point of quitting their benches out of sym- pathy with those who have already gone on strike. The discharge of the workmen mentioned previously is said to have been due to their activity in creating sentiment in favor of an eight-hour day. This the officils deny. ¥ There has been no disorder report- ed to the police from Bristol proper. Sixty employes of the National Ma- rine Lamp company in Forestville have gone out on strike. It is said their action was due to the discharge of a number of fellow workmen who were urging an eight-hour day. Two Assaults in Forestville. Although two alleged assaults have reported to.the police Chief Belden believes he will be able to handle the situation without calling on other towns for assistance. Two policemen are now doing duty in the vicinity of the Marine Lamp plant. Clinton Hamm, a Plainville resi- dent, complained to the police that he had been assaulted by Nathan Lepidus while on his way home from work last night. Lepidus was placed un- der arrest and will be given a hear- ing tomorrow morning in the Bristol police court. Two women became engaged in an argument over the strike at a house in Forestville last night and a hair pulling match ensued One woman was placed under arrest on a charge of assault and she will be given a hear- ing tomorrow also. Kerwin Organizes Strikers. President M. T. Kerwin of the Cen- tral Labor Union of this city and Julius Stremlau of Meriden, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, went to Forestville last even- ing and after addressing a meeting of | the striking workmen of the National Marine Lamp company, took steps to organize a union. Their efforts were successful and in short time, they say, the strikers had affixed their names 1o the roster of the union and tem- porary officers were elected. It is expected that Organizers Lar- kin of the Machinists’ Union ana Daly of the Polishers’ and Buffers’ Union will arrive in that town within 2. day or so and take forther steps toward organizing. The union formed by President Kerwin is to be known as the Metal ‘Workers’ Union, In speaking of the situation today President Kerwin was certain that the company would accede to the demands of the strikers. He said that in view of the fact that the company has a large order for the government to make powder cans it will be neces- sary to adjust the trcuble soon. e said the strikers were firm in their stand. One of the important features of the strike is that one of the men cn strike has been in charge of mak- ing dies for the powder cans and this, in Mr. Kerwin’'s opinion, will have an important hearing in terminating the strike. He hranded as faise some of the statements made\ that workmen plant this ' 1, 1915 —TWELVE PAGES. JAPAN MAY HELP TO FORCE DARDANELLES Baron Hayashi Intimates His Nation May Co-operate With Alljeg in Campaign, Paris, Sept. 1, 5:25 A. M.—wWhat appears to be an intimation that Japan may co-operate in the cam- paign to force the Dardanelles is con- tained in an interview with Baron Hayashi, Japanese ambassador to Italy, sent to the Petit Parisien by its Rome correspondent. “I cannot say much about that,” the barcn is quoted as saying in re- ply to a question regarding the Dar- danelles, “for we must not allow our enemies to profit by information about the movements of troops.” Discussing the part Japan has played in the war, the ambassador said: ‘“We have not ceased to col- laborate with our allies to the extent assigned to us. The world will be astonisied when it knows what we have done, what we are doing and what we are willing to do. The Rus- sians are nearest to us and We can be most useful to them. Rest as- sured it is the greatest desire of Japan to assist in’ every way in the sacred cause of civilization.” . ANOTHER BRIDGEPORT STRIKE IS SETTLED 1,500 Employes of Bryant Electric Co., to Resume Work Tomorrow. Bridgeport, Sept. 1.—Labor union circles were quiet today. There were few meetings of strikers and only in- cidental changes in conditions at the dozen plants at which labor troubles exist. The return to work of the 1,500 em- ployes of the Bryant Electric com- pany tomorrow, was definitely ar- ranged. The men get the eight hour day, half time for over-time, double pay for Sundays and recognition of the union. The demands upon the American Graphaphone company, which were thought to have been acceded to yes- terday, were the subject of a confer- ence today. James G. Roche, chair- man of the executiVe board of the American Federation of Labor and George J. Bowen, business agent of the machinists union, were consider- ing the matter of a strike should the demands be refused. From various sources, however, came reports that the men would get the eight hour day. The single men among the strikers at the Simon Hard Rubber company took up a collection for the benefit of the married men. A meeting of the strikers of the Acme Shear company voted to reject the offer of a nine hour day to re- place the present ten hour day and to insist upon an eight hour day. U-BOAT HALTS U. S. BARK WITH SHOT German Submarine Learns Identity of American Ship and Allows to Proceed. Boston, Sept. 1.—The Amcrican bark Ruth Stark of Boston, was hcld up by a German submarinc whije bound from Liverpool for this port on August 3. According to Captain Rawding, the submarine fired a shot as a warning for her to heave to. Soon afterwards the submarine came alongside and after learning the identity of the bark and her destin- ation permitted her to proceed. The Ruth Stark was carrying seven hundred tons of salt when she was stopped, 150 miles off Cape Clear. Ire- land. At the time her commander said there were two British torpedo boat destroyers within three miles of his ship. The latter flew the Ameri- can flag and American flags were painted on either side of her hull. The bark had all her canvas sct when the.warning shot was fired. The captain immediately ordered that the sails be lowered as quickly as possible. This was accomplished with difficulty because of the heavy sea and the sailors were doing their best with the canvass when, according to the commander, a second shot was fired seemingly at the ba This, if intended for the American. went wide of the mark and presently the subma- rine came alongside. The commander of the German vessel questioned Cap- tain Rawding inquiring his destina- tion and cargo and then told him to g0 on his way. ALLIED CRUISER WRECKED. Berlin. Sept. 1, by Wirel Tele- graphy to Sayville, N. Y.—A report was given out by the Overseas News Agency today that a crulser of the allies had met with disaster off the coast of Asia Minor, Her WEATHER. Hartford, Sept. 1 Hartford and vicinity: Fair without much change in tem- perature tonight and Thurs- were earning from $29 to $30 a week.‘ P N S N GERMANY ASSURES U. S. ¢ CRE PASSENGER SHIPS W E SUNK WITHOUT WARNI 4 & Count Von Bernstorff Gives Secretary Lansing O Written Guarantees That Kaiser Accepts At can Declarations in Submarine Warfare Issuéiig DR. MOHR SUCCUMBS TO BULLET WOUNDS Miss Burger, Who Was Also Shot, Will Recover—Police Probing Conspiracy Report. Providence, R. I, Sept. 1.—Dr. C. Franklin Mohr died at a hodpital to- day from the bullet wounds received while on an automobile ride with his office assistant, Miss Emily G. Burger, last night. 4 Miss Burger, who also was shot, Wwill Tecover. The case puzzled the Dolice. They were not able to recon- cile corflicting accounts given by Miss Burger and the doctor's chauffeur, George W. Healis, a negro, 26 years of age. The police are inquiring into a re- port that there was a conspiracy against the lives of the physician and his companien. They questioned at length Florence Ormsby, a young woman employed as a maid ih Mohr's office and later it was said that she had given them a clue upon which to work. It was announced that Mrs. Mohr, the widow, would be questioned during the day. The chauffeur, Healis told the rolice that he owned a 38 calibre re- volver, the type of weapon used by Mohr's slayer but that he had left it scme time ago at a garage at James- town, where he formerly was em- rloyed. POLICY DECIDED .UPON GERMAN REVIEW OF EASTERN GAMPAIGN 300,000 Russians Killed or Wounded and 1,100,000 Captured Since May 2. Berlin, Sept. 1, by Wireless to Say- ville, N. Y.—An official review of the castern campaign, as given out here today by the Overseas News Agency, estimates that since May 2 the Rus- slans have lost at least 300,000 men in killed and wounded, and 1,100,000 men captured by the Germans. The announcement is as follows: “General army headquarters pub- liches a review of the results of offensive movements in Poland and Russia since May 2, beginning with the battle at Gorlice. Army head- guarters estimates the strength of the Russian troops which were then di- rectly engaged in that region was about 1,400,000, In the fighting since May 2, 1,100,000 have been cap- tured and a minimum of 300,000 wvounded or killed. This is a very conservative estimate The actual | figureg are surely higher, because the An autopsy was performed on the bedy of Dr. Mohr this afternoon. Particular attention was given to the question as to whether the wounds could have been self inflicted. Miss Burger repeated today the story of the affair that she told last night. She said that she and Dr. Mohr were on the way to Newport and that their automobile stopped in Barrington because of engine trouble. ‘While the chauffeur was repairing the engine she and Dr. Mohr remained in the tonneau. She said she saw another car approaching from the | Tear and, as it came alongside, sev- eral shots were fired at Dr. Mohr and herself. Both were wounded in the head and shoulder. Miss Bulger could give no explanation for the assault. FAMOUS FRENCH , AVIATOR KILLED Reports of Death of Adolphe Pegoud Officially Confirmed—Had Brought Down Six German Machines. Paris, Sept. 1, 5:20 a. m.—Reports of the death of Adolphe Pegoud the famous aviator, have been officially Russians saved artillers by recklessly sacrificing their infantry. It is thus | evident that the armies which were | first attacked, at the beginning of the Austro-German offensive movement, have been annihilated and their losseg made up by withdrawing troops from other regions, especially forces which were ready to invade Turkey. “Garrisons of half drilled men were hurriedly transported to the front from interior fortresses. All efforts of the Russians were fruitless, how- ever. They were driven out of Galacia, Poland, Courland and Lithu- ania. They were rolled backward in Lwo separate groups. Twelve fortress- es, among them four large and modern ones, which formed the Rus- sian outer and inner line of defense, are in the hands of the Germans and Austrians. This is the result of a campaign of less than four months.” STERLING DROPS LOWER. English Pound Losses Five and One- quarter Points Over Night, New York, Sept. 1—English money, already depreciated to figures without parallel in the history of finance, took another phenomenal drop today. The pound sterling sold down, within the first hour of ‘dealings, to $4.50, break of 5 1-4 cents over night and a downward plunge of eleven cents confirmed. The news caused sincere sorrow among the French people who regarded him as a hero. Pegoud, who was only 26 years old, served five vears in the French cav- alry, fighting in the Morocco cam- paign.: At the outbreak of the pres- ent war he joined the aviation corps as a private but soon gained a sub- lieutenant’s commission because of his skill and daring. _His exploits won him the military medal and the military cross. Pegoud brought down his German aircraft on July 11. sixth STILL UNDER SUSPENSION- Question Whether P. S. McMahon ‘Wants a Hearing on Auto License. Judge J. S. Cooper, representing P. S. McMahon, whose automobile 1i- cense was suspended a few days ago following a petition signed by forty- nine Kensington residents, appeared before Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes at Hartford yesterday. As there is a question whether Mec- Mahon desired a hearing nothing definite was done. The license, how- ever is still under suspension, VIOLATE SWISS NEUTRALITY, German Aviators Fly Toside Frontier Opposite Delle. Geneva, Sept, 1, via Paris 4 p. m.— Swiss terri- the fourth aviators violated tory for time. Five German mil aeroplanes flew inside the Swiss frontier opposite the French town of Delle. Although under nre from French artillery, the aeroplanes turned back. German vesterday within two days. The drop caused the gravest anx- iety as to its possible effect on Amer- ican exports, now at top figures. Sterling steadied later in the day and quotations reached 4.521. JACOBSON TO GIANTS, Rumor Says Local Boy May Wear New York Uniform Next Season. The sporting writer on the Spring- field Republican makes a statement today in which he says “There is ru- mor afloat since Jacobson of Brockton refused to sign a Brookfed contract, that he may become a member of the New York Giants ne.t season.” Jacobson is a local boy, living on Wakefield Court, and was recently sold to the Brooklyn Federals by Brockton, GOV. WALSH TAKES UP STRIKE. Holyoke Muss, Sept. 1—Goy. Walsh became the .entral figure in the Holvoke trolleymen’s strike today by arranging to meet with the directors of the Holyoke Street Rallway com- pany and representatives of the Trol- leymen’s union in an effort to settle the controversy between them. The govrnor agreed last night to call a confercnce of contending parties to day. AUSTRIA WARNS WORKERS, Amsterdam, Sept. 1, via London, 3:48 p. m.—Following the example of Germany, the Austro-Hungarian gov- ernment now announces, according to the FKFrankfurter Zeitung, that all Austrians and Hungarians in neutral countries, particularly the United States, are warned not to work in fac- tories producing war material for enemies of the dual monarchy. U BEFORE STAR LINER ARABICWAS SUNK:BY' Next Step in Proceeding B ton Gow win Reparation for Lost Their Lives om pedoed By Oraft. ‘Washington, Sept. accepted the de United States in the fare controversy. o storff, the German T day gave oral and writt to Secretary Lansing tI passenger ships will be #i warning. After a conference at partment, Ambassador storff sent BSecretary letter: h Von Bernstorf's I My Dear Mr. 8 refernce to our com {morning, I beg to info my instructions concerni swer to your last Lusi jtains the following P “ ‘Liners will not be {submarines without | without safety of the I combatants, provided 3 do not try to escape or tance.’ ] “Although I know thai wish to discuss the 1 tion till the Arable incides definitely and sath ty desire to inform you of because this policy of i ment was decided on befo bic incident oecurred. , “I have no objection to 3 ing any use you may pie above information, “I remain, my dear Mr “Very sincerely yours, “J. BE Secretary Lansing's Tn connection with the tary Lansing made the statement: 1 “In view of the clearnsi foregoing statement, it less to make any comment. to it, other than to say pears to be a recognition o damental principle for have contended.” Forwarded to Wil Count Von Bernstorff's forwarded to President soon as it was received department. No formal co made at the White Ho: every hand in official g were evidences of gral the submarine crisis and that Germany had the justice of the principles President Wilson has ing. Arabic Double S Count Von Bernstorff’s ment that the policy had cided upon before the si Arabic agrees with the officials in Beriin and wi tion upon which Amerie had been depending. Soony despatch of the last President Wilson said thy be another such disaster,: ing of the Arabic, therefom a double shock. Inasmuch as it seems 10 established that the sul sunk the Arabic has b by a British patrol boat, circumstances may never mined, other than by 2 British and American SOuR Reparation Next The question of reparatip Americans who lost thelr I\ Lusitania, the Arabic and of which have been torpedoed | will be the next step in the p Secretary Lansing has fused to discuss the Lusi with the German ambas the Arable incident was di Now, it is bell , the way: opened for considering the 1 Apparently the American ment has accepted the G laration meeting its &l ward the treatinent of all > shipping as well as passengep vessels, Covers All Conts At the state depa man ambassador's lette ered as covering all government has i v peaceful mercantmen sunk without warning or W it and search, and P non-combatants to escape, | 1t is generally Nt——— (Continued on Ele: .