New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 18, 1915, Page 1

~ ARMY TO TURKEY v 3 53 . ~vants in London today endorsed the GERMANY WILL SEND Teutons Plan Aid for Dardanelles —French Countermine BRITISH STEAMER SUNK Declaration of Annexation of Occu- pied Territory to Be Made Shortly— Lively Cannonading in France— Austria Attempts Serbian Invasion. A great German army is to be sent to Turkey, according to a statement attributed to Enver Pasha, the Turk- ish war minister, in a despatch from Constantinople by way of Berlin. The German government intends shortly to issue a declaration annex- ing to the German Empire the ter- ritory in France and Belgium occu- pied by German troops, it is declared in. press advices received in Switzer- land. A German submarine has tor- pedoed and sunk the British tank steamer San Zeferino of 6,430 tons. Of her crew of forty-two, three men are missing. Lively cannonading continues on a lomg stretch of the Franco-Belgian front. No infantry activity is men- tioned in the current French state- ment. In the Dardanelles the French re- ~ cord a success in the destruction yes- terday of a Turkish mine gallery which had been pushed forward for several days toward the French front. Counter mining operations frustrated the Turks. Attacks by the Turks on the Irak front of the entente allies on the Gal- lipoli Peninsula resulted in the killing of hundreds of the expeditionary . force, the Turkish war office de- clares. Austrian attempts to invade Serbia have been resumed, according to the | war office at Nish, which reports that three efforts of the Austrians to cross . the river Save during the night of Sep- tember 14 were frustrated by the Ser- bian infantry. The Russians continued to be pressed back along the northern end of their line. Vilna, apparently, is on the point of falling, while Dvinsk | s seriously threatened. In the south _ the Russians are continuing their suc- ; es. The captures of prisoners re- " ported in thé current-statement from Petrograd total more than 3,300. The executive committee of the Amalgamated Union of Railway Ser- statement made in the house of com- mons on Thursday by H. J. Thomas that if conscription were adopted in Great Britain the railway employes would stop work and an industrial revolution would be precipitated. Vilna Invested. London, Sept. 18, 11:56 a. m.—The " city of Vilna is now virtually invested on three sides. The troops of Field Marshal Von Mackensen have reached ' a point near Vileika, thirty-seven miles southeast of the city. The fall of Vilna. would place in possession of the Germans a considerable section of the railroad to Petrograd, a por- tion 0of which. between Dvinsk and ! Vilna, they already hold. On the southern end of the battle line the Russians continue to gain successes, their latest achievements being the capture of 1,300 men along the Stripa. Little activity is reported from the center of the line, where a readjustment is expected following Field Marshal Von Mackensen’s cap- ture of Pinsk. New Offensive Campaign. Reports that the Austrians and Germans have decided to initiate a new offensive campaign are multiply- ing, but there is little concrete evi- \N NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 'RUSSIANS OUTLINE | BRITISH WORKMEN THREATEN TO STRIKE Railway Servants Would Quit If Con- scription Was Restricted to— Adopt Resolution- London, Sept, 18, 1:32 p. m.—The executive commiitee of the Amalga- mated Union of Railway Servants un- animously endorsed today the state- ment in the house of commons on Thursday by J. H| Thomas that con- scription would bring on an indus- trial revolution and that the railway workers would stop work. The resolution adopted by the com- mittee congratulates Mr. Thomas, who is the organizing secretary of the labor party, upon his “Fine statement,” and endorses the views he expressed. It adds: “The commitiee instructs the gen- eral secretary immediately to sum- mon this executive committee if the government introduces any proposals for compulsory military service.” The executive comumittee, beforza Mr- Thomas made his speech in the ccmmons, recording its opposition to conscrip- tion. BRADLEY MISSING, POLICE MYSTIFIED New York Banker Was Not Drowned in Overturned Auto, Say Police. Stamford, Sept. 18.—After making inquiries in many directions during last night the Stamford police found no trace of. Henry S, Bradley, note teller of the Merchants’ bank, in Wall street, New York city, who is sup- posed to have mysteriously disap- peared. The police are not inclined to believe that he was drowned in Ceve Pond, where his automobile was found partly submerged yesterday. Rather they believe that he left the vehicle with two dress suit cases, leaving one in it. Nevertheless they will have the water dragged today. Bradley, who had visited his mother here, left for New Haven on Thursday in his machine, Mrs. Brad- ley is at summer home in Wood Ha- ven, L. I, Chief Brennan of ‘the police de- partment says that while officially ne has not been asked to search for Bradley he is willing to do so and to give Bradley's mother all the as- sistance possible. He said that a report coming to him was that Brad- ley was seen to board a passenger- carrying automobile which runs from this city to Norwalk and which was then bound for the latter place. The chief says that the position of the wrecked automobile was suth that Bradley was hardly liked to be thrown out of it into the wates He also said that officers from New York City were today, inquiring about Bradley’s movements. New Yirk, Sept. 18.—At the offices of the Merchants National bank it was said today that the books of Har- ry S. Bradley, mail teller of the bank, who is reported to have mysteriously disappeared while at Stamford, Conn., were being examined. This was the usual crocedure, it was said, in such a contingency. Last night the police at Stamford, Conn., found Bradley's automobile in Cove Pond, on the out- skirts of the city. The cashier of the bank today hand- ed out the following statement: “H. S. Bradley, mail teller of the Merchants’ National bank. left on his vacation on the eighth day of Septem- ber and is not yet due to return to his duties at the bank. “The information we have in re- gard to Mr. Bradley has been,secured through the newspapers. dence concerning the direction which it may be expected to take. Cabling from Rotterdam, several correspond- ' ents assert they have reason to believe # the central powers have not only de- ¢ cided to strike a heavy blow but al- 3 ready have put under way the pre- liminary military movements, The objective of the new campaign is generally believed to be either Italy or Serbia. Apparently there has not been any great concentration of troops along the Danube . and Save . rivers. Considerable activity has been ! displayed along this front recently. Austrian attempts to cross the rivers have been checked and, according to official reports from Nish, Serbian ar- tillery has destroyed fortified works on the banks of the rivers. Balkan Problem Critical. It is felt here that the Balkan problem has reached a critical stage. %he Turco-Bulgarian agreement, coupled with the announcement of Premier Radoslavoff of Bulgaria that public opinion was opposed to any at- tack on Turkey, seems to have settled the attitude of the Bulgarians, at least as long as the Dardanelles re- # main closed to the entente powers. There probably will be no further developments in the controversy over conscription until parliament meets | again next week. French Destroy Trench. Paris, Sept. 18, 2:40 p. m.—The .« destruction of ‘a Turkish position on ..the Gallipoli Peninsula by the French ‘forces was announced today by the . {Continued on Third Page.) ‘“His accounts, when he left, were apparently in good order.” YOUNG PETERS FOUND. Missing Since September 7, Is Located By Friend In Waterbury. Harry Peters, the fourteen-year- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Donato Pet- ers of 4 Seymour street who has been missing since September 7 and for whom a search has been made through 'several states, was located in ‘Waterbury today and his father went to the Brass City to bring him home immediately upon receiving the news. He will return with the youngster late this afternoon. Details as to the boy’s whereabouts since leaving his home in such a mysterious fashion almost two weeks ago are not known. But it is under- stood that it was by means of an iden- tification postcard sent out from here earlier in the week that he was lo- cated. Tt is understood that a friend of Mr. Peters' in Waterbury, an uncle of Dr.,G. C. Mangini, located the boy and sent word to his father. CONSIDER EVIDENCE-. Berlin, Sept. 18, 12:50 p. m. via London, 3:26 p m.—The German government will give its careful con- sideration to the evidence concern- ing the circumstances which attend- ed the sinking of the steamship Ara- bic, submitted by the American gov- ernment through Ambassador Gerard. Gotlieb Von Jagow, the foreign min- ister, made a statement to this ef- fect in an interview last night with the Associated Press. had adopted a resolution ! k ) LOGAL SUCCESSES Official Despatch Tells of Fighting on South of Battle Line 2,000 PRISONERS TAKEN | Attacks on Several Villages Repulsed —Janovka and Pzlaw Retaken— Germans Develop Attacks in Region of Vilna. Petrograd, Sept. 17, via London, Sept. 18, 2:23 a. m.—An official state- ment issued today at’the war office said: “Near the village of Jakoubovzi between the village of Novyidver and Lida (at the junction of the Vilna- Rovno and Siedlce-Polotsk railroad lines) all the German attacks were repulsed. The enemy rdached the River Stchara, attacked us Hear the village of the same name and crossed to the right banik. “During the enemy offensive along the railway from XKobrin to Minsk engagements cccurred near Noloko- vitchni station west of Pinsk. In the course of a {ight for possession of Derazno we again had a great suc- cess. Our troops precipitated them- selves on the town and drove the en- emy headleng towards the village of Roudikrasnovie having taken the lat- ter place by assault. We took two thousand prisoners and four machine guns. Counter Attack on Gontova. “Our counter attack on the frontier village of Gontova, southwest of the town of Vishuivets, although it did not result in the capture of the vil- lage enabled us to take prisoner twelve officers and 540 men with three machine guns, “In engagemernts in the region east of ‘the village of Baboulinze on = the Stripa, and towards the north of Boutchony we took prisoner fourteen officers and eight hundred men. We occupied the villages of Yanovka and Pzlaw northeast of Boutghany. The enemy having abandoned them, re- treated in disorder. “By bold actions on the whole front towards the south of the region of Kovno our troops continue success- fully to check the development of local counter attacks, which in sev- eral sectors are made by formidable easmy forces. Region of Riga. “In the region of Riga there were engagements of small detachments on the River Ekrau and at some places on tne western bank of the Dvina be- tween Jacobstadt and Dvinsk. Ene- my attacks west and southwest of Dvinsk continue. The enemy offen- sive between the Dvinsk road and Lake Samava was repulsed by our artillery fire. In the skirmish north of Svientsyany near the village of Davgelischki the latter village re- mained in the possesion of the ene- my. “In the region of Vilna and east of that ‘point there was stubborn fignt- ing which already had taken some time in develcping. To the left of the Viliya, between the branch rail- way lines from Vilna to Novo Svien- tsyany, Molodechno and Vileiki, ene- my detachments at some places reached the Novo Vileisk-Nolodschno railway. In many places in this re- gion and in the region of Lakes Mod- ziol, Noratch and Svir, southeast of Svieritsyany, engagements occurred with strong Getachments of cavalry. The Germans are developing vigorous attocks in the direction of Vilna, southeast of Meichagolo. “Southeast cf Orany repeated ene- my attacks against the villages of Eisnouty and Datziohki were re- pulsed. South ot Datzichki, after stubborn fighting, the Germans suc- ceeded in occupying the village of Rodziuny.” . WRECK TRAIN WRECKED Four Cars of String Hastening to As- sistance of DPerailed Engine Go Through Bridge. Ripley, W. Va., Sept. 18.—While hurrying from Parkersburg to this place to replace a derailed engine e2rly a wreck train on the Baltimors and Ohio railroad went through a bridge spanning a creek near Rip- ley’s Landing and five of the nine men on board were seriously injur- ed. One, it was stated, would prou- ably die- The engineer felt the bridge giv- ing way as he passed the center, and, opening the throttle wide, he suc- ceeded in getting across, but the four cars following piled up in the bed of the creek fifty feet below, ALL TO G NDDAUGHTER. The will of Juiia A. Derby was filed today in the court of probate. By its terms she leaves her entire estate to her granddaughter, May F. Cas- well of this city with whom she lived No mention is made of two sons, George Derby of Port Byron, New York, and Charles Derby ,of Syra- cuse, N. Y, or.of a grandson Frank D. Caswell, of this city. May F. Cas- well is appointed executrix. The will was drawn ‘on February 5, 1915, and was witnessed by Alva Plumb, Mrs. J. 8. Case and Mrs. Ella E. Holmes. 18, 1915 _TWELVE PAGES. E WETMORE ESTATE IS VALUED AT $14,025 Late Trcasurer of American Hard- ware Corporation Invested Money Chiefly in Stocks, An appraisal of the estate of Charles E. Wetmore, late president of the American Hardware Corporation was filed today in the court of pro- bate by Charles B. Parsons and C. Ernest Iloot. It amounts to $14,025. The estatc consists of the following: 10 sh. New Britain Trust Co, at $260 s An Corp. at $120 1 sh. New Britain Golf Club. 1 sh. New Britain Golf Club . 4 per cent. Bond Real estate, ‘h street . Accounts veceivatle ... Personal effects .... 60 3,500 ,500 100 $14,025 PROPERTY OF BURTON ! Run on Bank Continues To- day—No Further Funds Missing. Ansonia, Sept. 18.—An attachment i n favor of the Savings Bank of An- sonia was served today against po- perty and life insurance policies of Franklin Burton, the former trea- surer of the institution who is now out on bail on the charge of embezz- ling $36,000. hTe papers were drawn up by Ralph Clark, a commissioner of the superior court, and served by Deputy Sheriff McNerney of New Haven. The run on the bank continued to- day, the line which formed outside the doors before the opening hour numbering over 100 persons. The di- rectors lifted the sixty days notice requirement on deposits so far as it appled to sums of 500 and less, and depositors were paid by check on an- other bank as soon as their pass books were checked up. Bank Commissioner E. J. Sturges and his assistants left for their homes today and they will return Monday to cofftinue the examination. So far, it is understood, ne evidence of fur- ther misappropriations of funds or makingfi of bognus securities has been found other than those items | which Burton admitted to the com- missioner- | W. A. Neélyson who temporarily fills the office of treasurer and sec- | retary of the bank stated today, it | is understood, that had he been in town a run on the bank would have been averted as he personally would have made good the deficit immediat- HAITIEN TREATY Friendly Protectorate of Republic Will Be Established by U. S.—Rear Admiral Caperton Remains. Washington, Sept. 18.—Early rat- ification by Haliti of the treaty by which the United States would es- tablish a financial protectorate over the little repubiic was confidently ex- pected in Washington today after it hal been announced that the new Haitien government, headed by Pres- ident D’Artiguenave formally had ‘been recognized by the Washington government. The treaty now is before the Hai- tien congress, where it has encoun- tered vigorous oprposition from some elements. Until the convention is approved Rear Admiral Caperton, with more thar 2,000 American blue- jackets and marines will continue to control the situation in the republic and adminster affairs of all its cus- toms houses. ATTACK TRAIN. Aviators Kill Several Passengers Who Crawled Under Seats, Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 18, via Paris, 2:56 p. m. Travelers from Gerniany give an account of an at- tack by two aviators upon a train not far over the border from Klingau. The aviators flew very low according to the traveiers story and besides drop- ing bombs peppered the ‘train with machine gun bullets, the passengers in a panic crawling under the seats in the coaches in an effort to escape harin. Nevertheless several of them were killed or wounded, the travelers declare. The engineer although he was hit, stopped the train and the passengers who were able got out and walked to Viilingen, in Baden. JEW BENEFIT Hartford, Sept. 18.—In the course of Yom Kippur services, now in pro- gress, Hartford Hebrews taday con- iributed about $2,000 to be sent to Europe and expended for the benefit of Jews suffering from the war. WEATHER. Hartford, Sept. 18.—For Hartford and vicinity: Fair tonight. Sunday becoming un- settled, probably showers. Moderate temperature. DIVISION OF OPINION ONLOAN CONDITIONS Financiers Hold Third Secret Ses- sion to Decide Points of Difierence WILL IT COVER MONITIONS? American Lenders Said@ To Be Unde- Borrowed Money cided Whether Should Pay for War Munitions— Possibility of Two Loans. New York, Sept 18.—The parties to the negotiations looking to the creation of a mammoth credit loan here to Great Britain and France met in secret again today in an effort to GERMANY PREPARES TO ANNEX LANDS Will Issue Declaration Adding Con- quered Territory to German Empire. Geneva, Sept. 18, 10:45 a. m., Via. Paris, 2:50 p. m.—The Lausanne Gazette says it has learned that the German government has decided to issue a declaration annexing to the German Empire the occupied terri- tories in France and Belgium. The Gazette says this measure has been determined upon for the near future because it now appears im- possible that the war will be ended, as had been hoped, before winter. According to this newspaper, the German government intends to_ or- ganize the conquered territory from: a political and administrative —stan@« point, which is expected to strengthen ! Germany’s moral position. Civil ad= ministration has been slowly replac- ing military rule in the occupied re- adjust their differences over this question: Shall the big credit—billion dollars or otherwise—provide funds for the rayment of munitions of war, as well as wheat, cotton and other com- modities, or shall a separate and dis- tinct method be adopted in settle- ing the bill for rifles, shrapnel, war automobiles, aeroplanes, and other items coming under the meaning of the word munitions? The commission conducting nego- tiations on behalf of Great Britain and France are said to want the credit ta take care of munitions. The Ameri- can bankers—or what appears to be a majority of them—apparently do not, In their camps, however, there is marked division of opinion. Secured By Lien Bonds. Upon the following things, both parties are said to have reached an agreement: The life of the loan, which is to be five years, ten years, or from five to ten years, as may be deemed advis- able later; the form of the bonds, which are to be first lien (first mort- gage) bonds on Great Britain and France, jointly; and that there shall Ee no collateral. Points of Disagreement. On the other hand, there is an ap- rarent disagreement on these features ot the proposed credit: The question of including muni- tions of war; the matter of Russia’s participation, and the interest rate. The last named, it is said, however, [ 4& virtually settled, as the commission has taken the positive stand that | Great Britain and France will not pay more than a straight five per cent. interest rate, bankers and investors to obtain the bonds on the same terms. If this be the case, there will be no underwritting syndicate, no big fees for placing the loan, and the subscripition books will be open to all comers, pro-German or pro-ally. So-called pro-German financiers of New York, it is understood are wil- ling to subscribe liberally to such a loan, if none of the money be spent in paying for munitjions of war. Separate Credit for Munitions. A possible solution for the vexing munitions question is the suggestion that such shipments be paid for in gold, to be shipped here by Great Britain and France. It is a matter of general knowledge that the two na- tions are prepared to ship enough gold here to do this at present, al- though bankers here are of the be- lief that this is undesirable, as it would tend toward a period of in- flation and speculation. Another sug- gestion is that a separate credit be established to provide funds solely for the payment of war munitions. As to the interest rate, most Ameri- can bankers seemed to have become reconciled, although in some quarters it is felt that the bankers handling the loan should be paid at least one half of one per cent. for their trouble. Russian Question. The Russian question, too, is re- garded as minor. The point in this phase is that some American bankers believe they should deal directly with Russia and not through Great Britain. In this connection it is pointed out that when the war ‘ends the United States will find in Russia a great and receptive market, and that if nego- tiations over the loan are direct the way will have been paved toward closer commercial relations between the two nations at that time. Plans have been made by the com- missioners to spend Sunday out of town. “MUST HIT BAOCK.” Tondon Globe Calls for Reprisals for Recent Air Raids. London, Sept. 18, 12:45 p, m.—The hope is expressed by the Globe that the publication of the official story of the Zeppelin attack on London was designed not only to forestall and silence disturbing versions but to pre- pare the world for a stern and per- tent policy of reprisal. “We must answer the enemy with own weapon,” the Globe con- “We must be done with in- dignant protests and appeals to the civilized world. The civilized world will not spare the slaughter of our innocent women or save the blood of little children. We must hit back, and hit hard.” his. tinues. DUMBA LEAVES NEW YORK. New York, Sept. 18.—Dr. Constantin Dumba, the Austro-Hpngarian ambas- sador left his hotel here at mid- night. According to the hotel offi- cials Dr. Dumba ®ave up his suite took all his baggage with him and declined to state his destination. gions and, the Gazette continues: this process will be extended methodically. VILLA TROOPS MARCH T0 MEET CARRANZA Battle Expected Near Mazat- lan—U. S. Cruiser Raleigh Off Port. Mazatlan, Mex., Sept. 18, via Radio to San Diego, Calif.—Three thousand Villa troops under General Buelna have advanced to Acamponeta. a town seventy miles south of Mazatlan, ac- cording to advices received here today, In the vicinity of Mazatlan, 7,000 Car- ranza troops have mobilized under Gen. Dieguez, and the indications are for an active campaign between the opposing forces, Gen. Ramon Iturbe, since the be- ginning of the revolutions in supreme command of Carranza troops in the state of Sinaloa, has been relieved of his command by Dieguez by order of General Obregon, and has left for Manzanillo. A Carranza column under Gen. Es- trada is reported advancing upon sive action has occured. The United States cruiser Raleigh anchored off this port. WORLD’S RECORD FOR ARMY AVIATOR Lieut. Taliaferro of U, 8. Signal Corps Remains in Air Nine Hours and Forty-Eight Minutes. San Diego, Calf. Sept. 18.—Lieut. ‘Walter R. Taliaferro junior military aviator attached to the Signal Corps aviation school at the military aero- drome on North Island, was receiving congratulations today on his achieve- ment in smashing the American sus- tained flight record for pilot alone yesterday when he remained in the air nine hours and 48 minutes The previous record, 8 hours and 5% minutes, was established by Lieut. Bryon Q. Jones, First Aero Squadron, last January. Captain Arthur Cowan, head of the North Island school and representative of the Aero Club of America declared the record official. Lieutenant Taliaferro used a mili- tary tractor equipped with a ninety horse power motor. It is estimated he covered more than 500 miles dur- inf his flight. The world’'s record for sustained flight is held by Reinhold Boehm, a Germon aviator, who flew twenty-four hours and twelve minutes, GASOLINE EXPLODES One Man Killed When Two Cars of Preoduct Blows Up at Plant—Fire Damages Residence. Toledo, Ohio, fept. was killed and 1eavy property loss sustained this .orning, when two cors of gasoline exploded at the plant of the Hickok Froducing company, manufacturers of gasoline. Mr. Markel. an employe of the plant was killei and J. P. Hagg, foreman, was seriously injured. The explosion was felt two miles away. Fire broke out in the wreckesl stor- age house, and in less than twenty minutes the debris was a mass of flames. The firc extended to a train of box cars, which were destroyed Scveral residences also were dam- aged. 18.—One man PROGRE OF RACE. Highlands of Navesink, N. J., Sept. 18.—In sousing seas kicked up by a ten' knot northeast’ wirnd those two smart schoorers, the Katoura and the Atlzntic set sail today and stood away from Ambrose channel lightship on their 264 mile contest to the Brenton Reef light ‘vessel and return. The sthooners crossed the line on the | starboard tacik but immediately tacked to port and stood to sea. SUBMARINE SUCCESS, Tepic from the south, but no dec:‘j WAIN NOT G N Official of Ct Were Alwa PART OF Several Depart pled By Action Walked ou O 9 celving Notice The striking wo Britain Machine night force at the Further thai opments in the When a bal visited the wheels of inl and everything ¥ plant, however, capped in seve departments. Treasurer H. viewed regarding answer to how ¢l “Everything is that the men ning but antigipat few days. He mands had been ers for short men allege that Pease is optim of the strike, men will return to intimated today tl fill the vacant time, if the men out. He spoke in a & of the conduct of the vicinity of the #& Mr. Pease, when i answer to the compm the demands of the lished in last mated that the 6 to grant them. the men have been it would be to ou grant their demands,’ One or two dep ously affected by men, and are plac tion as the nature it imperative for The company had the plant last night but no disturbance oce reported that one of tl under the influence of on the scene last ev: force strikers were and commepced to an objectionable mani immediately picked of the strike leaders was sent to drive him accepted as meaning peaceful lines, a comi cision. Main street this a veritable beehive for Groups of men gathered ners, particularly at discussing situation at appeared in a confident pect the strike will end Work of O ing, and he intimated t) had made demands cials yesterday whie recognized. The stril that the strike it the siGers, who have been hy said that these men ha busy within the past fi ting their plans perfec crucial moment the stri dered. The striker was pressed closely for de tion on the subject. the report that many who had signed a through the concern strike had at the last clined to join the striki The strikers were en the meeting this noon End baseball diamond, that they intend to the finish. Many of @ known to be men who greatly during the uremployed many whether they can indefinitely is a quest] Bristol were in this ing and discussed the the local leaders. Will Make Public Three delegates from the local strikers visited quarters early this mo; ed for a permit to carry the streets work schedule. They permission to distribute a similar nature It rary to get a permit to about the streets. In o ing on such a sign i§ such as to incite or cre bunce it becgmes a b peace and the ones liable to arrest, The strikers were Land bil% 2 London, Sept, 18, 2:22 p. m.—The British tank steamer Ban Zeferino has been torpedoed and sunk by a subma- rine. Three members of her crew of forty-two are miseing. m streets nd'l;v a thing théy must ers intend to conduct theé Chi A reporter talked with night force out on strike A number of the strikin of the New Departure 0 bookting the | was found that it i8 that it is against In: the Iuw§ time discussing the situsl