New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 25, 1915, Page 1

PRICE THREE CENTS. e “RIOT ZONE IN CONTROL OF POLICE; SCREW SHOP STRIKE GROWS TO 1,200y, . yiy paers of Borir | Bluecoats Kéep Restricted Area Clear of Loiterers as Workmen Swarm From Fac- tory and are Received With Cheers. 'MACHINE TENDERS, DIEMAKERS AND TOOL . Men on Strike at New Britain Machine " Company Pledge Support to Law ' and Order Following Appeal By t Muyor‘ Quigley—Authorities Ready to Swear in Auxiliary Police Force if Necessary. The ranks of the striking emploves of the Corbin Screw corporation -vere further augumented today when over 600 employes walked out at 11 o’clock #Lollowing a refusal on the part of the ‘officials to grant their demands made during the week. It is estimated that at present there are over 1,200 idie, leaving the factory in a very short handed condition. Whether or n.t _.the remaining help will join with the strikers is not known. The factory .employs 1,850. _ The company officials have been in I possession of the demands for sev- eral days, having been appraised of . the intention of the men to quit if " Mthey refused. As the officials did not ' acquiesce to the demands, the men . cafter eliminary conference decid- . ed tb strike. Machinists and Tool Makers Out Probably the most damaging sults of the strike as far as the fac- ory is concermed, is the walkout of the machinists, die and tool makers, “who presented a demand for in- creased wages, time and a half for " overtime and time for washing up. " The petition was signed by most of the employes of the department. This department is one of the important ones in the concern. Screw Makers Quit. One of the largest departments in the concern practically ceased opera- « tions today when the Universal screw ¥ room under Foreman Charles Rosen . went out With the others when their "% gemands for eight hours a Gay, time | and one-half for overtime and five minutes to wash up and fifteen per ‘cent. ‘increase in pay were rejected by the company. It is estimated that 'over 200 men are affected by this . strike. This strike practically de- re- il moralizes the east portion of the plant. ' “* Frior to final action being taken, the ' men walked out in their shop clothes and discussed the matter in the yard and when definite action was decided on they walked back to their machines and stopped them and left the con- stern, while plaudits and cheers were sent up by their fellow strikers who " had congregated outside the 300 fcet " zone, established by the mayor in his & proclamation yesterday. ' The workmen employed in the auto- matic department in the same build- ¥ ing as the Universal operators were Lrefused their demands of $3 a day with the proviso that there be no P picce work included in the retinue of the day’s work. > Riley’s Headers Out. The headers, which were reported as out yesterday, completed their tasl today when the remainder of the de- partmesnt under Foreman Frank Riley left at 11 o’clock. The strikers had I presented a demand for ifteen per | went. increase and time to wash up. o Die Threaders Go Out. The die threaders in Foreman 4% Cooney's department in which all but 2 fifteen went out yesterday, left work with the rest of the strikers thig morning. Their demands of fifteen [§ per cent. a day increase in pay met [} the same refusal as the others. This Gepartment is practically closed en- tirely. The workmen in the nut press room also walked out on the refusal of their demands of an eight hour day with the ten hours pay as in the past. The shippers’ demands, which were . presented several days ago, Were made known today when one of the officials stated that the strikers demanded an increase of twenty per ¥ cent. with no working schedule men- ticned. These strikers held a meet- ing last evening in Skritulsky’s hall end decided mot to join a union, but to fight the company on their own merits. Both Sides Determined. The attitude of both sides involved «ln the strike seems to be one of ab- golute determination. The factory officials assert that no one will be de- prived of work who cares to remain and the factory will continue to run. The latter statement was given by one of the heads of the concern, after a reporter had appraised him pf the rumor that the plant was to close down indefinitely today. President Glover said prior to the rike this morning that he estimated fthe strikers at about 500, but by an- pther closely connected with the con- . pern they were estimated at over 700. The strikers seem optimistic as to the outcome of the strike and carry a confident air. % No Trouble Today. Pefice and quiet reigned today | with these publications. MAKERS QUIT TODAY CAPTAIN VON PAPIN GOING TO MEXICO Denies Expression “Idiotic Yankees” Referred to American People. San Francisco, Sept. 25.—Captain Franz Von Papen, military attache of the German embassy at Washington, and Prince Von Hatzfeldt, who are visiting this city, will leave next Tues- day for Mexico, it was announced to- day. Both men maintain silence as to their exact destination and the object of their visit to the southern republic. Von Pap3n denied todav that expression “idiotic Yankees” contained in the letter entrusted to J. F. J. Archibald, and intercepted by the British authorities, was intended to apply to the American people. “The much discussed letter was to my wife,” he said. *‘In passing 1c.nu,’ be said that publishing a man’s letter to his wife is deuced had form. \When the British authorities at Falmouth found these letters on Mr. Archibald, they pounced with avidity on the twn words that have made all this trou'le. “They published only an excerpt of my letter, thus changing its meaning entirely. My wife, or any one else, reading the letter from start to finish would have gathered that the expres- sion ‘idiotic Yankees' referred to the publishers of a New York newspaner. “The newspaper had been calling us conspirators and other objecticn- able epithets. It grew especially vehement after a portfolio containing certain of our private papers had been stolen from one of our men on the train. In writing to my wife T dcalt Not a word these did the British publish about parts of my letter.” Capt. Von Papen insisted that his explanation be considered as an amicable discussion, not as an inter- view. 400 LONGSHOREMEN IN N. Y. JOIN STRIKERS 3,000 Freight Handlers Now Idle in Metropolitan District—‘Outside Influence”’ Says Superintendent. New York, Sept. 25.—Four hundred longshoremen working on piers in the North River walked out on strike to- day for more pay. The walkout increases the numoper of longshoremen on strike' to about 800, which together with 2,100 men who have bee on strike for a week or more at the rairoad terminals on the New Jersey side of the Hudson, makes a total of nearly 8,000 idle freight handlers in the metropolitan district. é The walkout today was coincident with the posting of placards along the water front calling upon river captains, boatmen, deck hands, fire- men, etc., “to orgMpize to get our share of the extra profits that the cwners are getting from our labox since the European war began.” The notice was signed by the *“FHar- bor and Boatmen’s Union” and an- nounced a mass meeting Sept. 28. The longshoremen now on strike were employed by the Main and Met- ropolitan Steamship companies and (h_e Jersey Central and Pennsylvania raliroe ds. ‘Why the men walked out is marz thia I can tell,” said Albert Smith, suberintendent of the steamship comn- panies. “They receive the best pay along the river front, and when they walked out this morning they voiced no grievances but merely said they were through. ‘this is what I char- acterize as labor unrest coming from an outside influence that we cannot put our ‘finger on. 1 am sure ihat the longshoremen’s unioh is not be- hind this walkout. NEW FACTORY STARTED. Ground was broken today for new factory of the Hartford Parts company on East The factory, which will wide, 210 feet long and two stories high, will be located in the hollow close to the railroad right of way. In this manner much labor and ex- pense in excavating for the cellar will be saved. The factory will be set on a conrete foundation. The work of installing the water main and sewer in East Ellis street from Stan- the Auto Ellis street. be 60 fect hete riot prevailed yesterday, due ley street to the railroad bridge is progressing rapidly and will be com- pleted within a few days. | the Carranza consul at AMERICAN TROOPS MAY ENTER MEXICO Counties in Texas WHO KILLED U. S. SOLDIER Gen. Funston Reports That Several Hundred Uniformed Mexicans on Southern Border Covered Retreat- ing Invaders. ‘Washington, Sept. 25.—Possibility that American troops might cross the Rio Grande to deal with Mexicans raiding border counties in Texas was talked of here today as a result of yesterday’s border fight between United States soldiers and Mexicans near Progreso, Texas. One American soldier was killed and an officer wounded in the battle. At least four Mexicans, perhaps more, were shot down, it was reported. The soldier was Private Henry W. Stub- blefleld of Big Stone Gap, Va., and the officer Capt. A. V. Anderson. Ralders Carranza Soldiers, An incident that added to the seri- ousness of the situation in the eyes of war department officials was the fact, as reported by General Funston, that several hundred uniformed Mex- icans on the southern border covered the retreating raiders. One report said that American army officers de- scribed some of the raiders as Car- ranza soldiers, As viewed here, the incident is re- rarded as one of the most serious of he numerous disturbances along the horder. Secretary of War Garrison was out of the city today, but a de- tailed report of the affair from Gen- eral Funston has been telegraphed to him. General Funston, however, has full authority to take whatever meas- ures are necessary to deal with any situation that may arise. General Funston’s report was to be laid before the state department to- day by the war department, with a view to representations ‘to Carranza, whose troops occupy the territory op- posite Progreso. No Carranza Troops. Despatches received at the Carran- za agency from General Nafaratte and Brownsville categorically deny that any Carranza troopers participated in fighting yes- terday at Progreso between raiders and American troops. General Nafar- atte telegraphed that an investigation disclosed that none of the Carranza soldiers had been near the scene, Escaped Into Mexico. Brownsville, Tex., Sept. 25.—An: other critical turn in the turbulent re- lations of Americans and Mexicans on the lower Texas border was evident today as the result of yesterday’s raid by Mexicans on the village of Pro- greso and the casualties sustained by an American army detachment which finally routed the invaders. All of the Mexicans, probably eighty in number, were said today to have escaped into Mexico, but strong army patrols oc- cupied every foot of the Rio Grande bank to prevent repetition of the raid. In the interior peace officers and citizens renewed precautions to protect isolated settlements and ranches. . The escape of the Mexican ralders was regarded as one of the gravest features of yesterdays' battle. When the American soldiers pursued the marauders to the river bank, it was reported by Major Edward Ander- son of the Tw=slfth cavalry, they were met by a brisk fire from the Mexi- can side, where apparently several hundred Mexicans were concealed. It also was reported that a number of the ralders wore khaki uniforms, but whether they , were connected with the Carranza garrisons which hold the various border towns opposite Progreso and Brownsville could not be learned. ‘Wounded in No Danger. Captain A. V. P. Anderson of the Twelfth Cavalry, and Private Cecil W. Kennedy, who were wounded yes- terday were reported today to be in no danger. The body of Private Hen- ry W. Stubblefield, who was killed by the Mexicans, is being held for rela- tives, OBSERVE HALF HOLIDAY. Members of Allled Commission Halt Work in Loan Negotiations. New York, Sept. 26.—Members of the Anglo-French financial commis- sion, who are bargaining for the best terms on which they may establish a half billion dollar credit here for Great Britain and France, observed the half-holiday today after a briel session and prepared to leave the city over Sunday- Before the mnet half-holiday rolls around, it was the general expecia- tion of bankers today, an agreement will have been reached over the de- tails of the proposed loan. Tentativ proposals at present fix the maximum at $500,000,000, with the possibility that the sum may be lower. The in- terest rate, fixed per cent will in reality be greater, it was said, inas- much as the notes would be spld | slightly below par. COMPANY GRANTS DEMANDS. President Glover of the Corbin Screw Corporation announced this afternoon that the demands of the polishers and grinders which were made this morning on the officials have been granted and the men will return to work Monday as usual. He said that this depart- ment had not been out on strike. The demands called for grinders on heavy sprocket work to be paid a minimum rate of $3 a day and grinders on light work to receive $2.50 a day. The demands includ- ed a rate of twenty cents an hour for the truckers and they were also granted. ELECTROCUTED WHILE WORKING ALOFT POLE Olarence Birch of Branford Linemen of Housatonic Power Company Killed by Two Thousand Volts Branford, Sept . 25.—Clarence Birch, a lineman of the Housatonic Power Company was electrocuted while aloft on a pole, opposite the residence of Miss Betsy Jane Black- stone on the Pine Orchard road, to- day. The body as it remained sus- pended was seen by George Black- stone, who was waiting for the trol- ley car for New Haven. Birch had been working on the pole in proxim- ity to high tension wires. The shock which killed him was of about two thousand volts. The body was taken down by a trolley crew and Doctors Gaylord and McQueen called. An ambulance with a pulmotor was rushed here from New Haven but life was extinct. Clarence Birch was about twenty- three years of age. He leaves a wife, his marriage having taken place four months ago. A brother, Ray, also a lineman, was killed while at work on wires here about two and a half vears ago. He left a bride of five weeks. The brothers came here from Brattleboro, Vt. EIGHT MEN SHOT IN STREET FIGHT Argument Starts Brawl at| Akron, Ohio—Two Partic- ipants Arrested. Akron, Ohio, Sept. 25.—Eight men were shot, one seriously, in a street fight early today. Two men have been arrested: John Justice, aged 45, has a bullet in his head and has lost one eye. He is in a hospital. Those under arrest are Paul Har- kins, 19, a rubber worker, who _is charged with shooting with intent to | kill, and Harry Douglass, held for carrying concealed weapons: Douglass is also wolinded, Harkins was captured by a squad of police who fought thelr way into the basement of a house near the scene of the fighting where Harkins had barricaded himself with a shot- gun. Those shot, in addition to Justice and’Douglass, are: Lawrence Conklin, William Hasig, Clarence Rutam, Jef- ferson Root Charles Root and Charles Adams. Police claim that Harkins, Douglass and Lester Justice, a son of John Justice, enfaged in an argument in the street which led to a fight, at- tracted the other men and was fol- lowed by shooting on the part of Harkins, who, the officers say, fired twice into the crowd. Several men fell and Harkins fled. MAY RESUME ARABIC CASE NEXT WEEK Von Bernstorff Reported to Have Re- ceived Several Messages From Ger- many Regarding Sinking of Liner ‘Washington, Sept. 25—Negotiations between Count Von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, and the state department over the sinking of the ‘White Star liner Arabic probably will be resumed next week. The German ambassador is understood to have re- celved several messages from his for- eign office giving its opinion of the evidence submitted by the United States to show the ship was torpe- doed without warning and - did not move to attack the undersea boat. It is nct known definitely whether Germany is prepared to disavow the sinking of the Arabic, with the loss of American lives, or intends to sig- gest the submission of differences on questions of fact to The Hugue. Pres- ident Wilson's position is unchanged that the principles involved cannot be submitted to arbitration, although questions of foct or amount of in- demnity might be settled in that man- ner. WEATHER. Sept. .—For vicinity: Fair Sunday increasing Hartford, Hartford and tonight. cloudiness. was to be selected by A GERMANY MAKES CHANGES INNAVAL GENERAL STAFF Yon Holtzendorli Succeeds Bach- mann as Head of De- partment VON KOCH TAKES VICE CHIEF'S POST Action Takes Place in Connection With Modification in Submarin: Policy Signalized by Ambassador Von Bernstorfi’s Declarations at ‘Washington — Displaced Admirals Opposed Modifications, Berlin, via Courier to the Frontier, and London, Sept. 25, 5:06 A. M.—Ad- wmiral Von Holtzendorff, former com- mander of the German high seas fleet, now is head of the naval general staf? succeeding Vice Admiral Bachmann. vice chief of the naval general staff, also is out, and it is understood his successor will be Admiral Von Koch, inspector of marine instruction at the naval academy, although this is un- confirmed. The changes which were made some time ago, took place in connection with the modification in the subma- rine policy signalized by Ambassador Von Bernstorff’'s declarations at ‘Washington. The displaced admirals, it is understood, were opposed to the modifications. All Important Branch. The naval general staff in war time is supposed to be the all-important branch of naval administration, has charge of all operations of the ficet; directs its strategic plans and dispositions, and issues the orders un- der which all units of the navy op- crate. In time of peace it was over- shadowed by Admiral Von Tirpitz and the ministry of marine, owing to the dominant personality of Von Tirpitz. Even in the stress of war Von Tirpitz hes been able to exercise considerable influence upon the naval policy. Big Man of Navy. The new chief, Von Holtzendorff, is one of the big men of the navy. Fm- peror William gave him command of the high seas fleet at the outset of the | dreadnought era, when the advent of the all big gun type of battleship made Germany a dangerous rival of Great Britain, and he retained command until just before the war began when he was succeeded by Ad- miral Von Ingenohl, who in turn gave way last spring to Admiral Von Pohl. The new chief of the naval staff, with his bushy snow white beard, his square, thick set frame and his frank, positive manner is a typical seaman. He carries marks of force written all over him—an impression which is heightened by his deliberate but thor- oughly frank speech—and enjovs the respect of naval officers generally. Believes in New. Policy. He is, The Associated Press cor- respondent has good reason to believe, firmly committed to the new line of submarine policy in regard to passen- ger steamers and is thoroughly con- vinced nc more of them will be sunk, as he considers the measures now be- ing taken adequate to prevent all pos- gibility of accident or error. Subma- rine commanders have been instruct- ed not only not to torpedo passenger steamers without warning them and giving passengers and crew an oppor- tunitly to escape unless the liners at- tempt to fight or run away when hailed, but also to adopt the safe course when there is doubt as to the intentions of the ship, and not fire » torpedo unless absolutely convinced of a hostile intent. There have been no developments in the submarine question from the German side since the despatch to Ambassador Von Bernstorff of the in- structions under which he now is con- ducting negotiations at Washington. LANDERS HONORED BY COMMITTEE ELECTION Will Represent Hartford County on New Body Created by Democratic State Central Committee. Ex-Mayor George M. Landers of this city was chosen Hartford coun- ty's rvepresentative on the executive committee of the democratic state central committee at a meeting in Hartford yesterday. When the state central committee met in New Haven last August it was voted to establish an executive com- mittee to consist of one representitive from each county. This representative the senatorial mmbers of the state central committee. Those present at the Harford meeting yesterday were Messrs. Coleman, Dillon and Spellacy of Hartford, Conors of Enfield, Hayes of Manchester, Brannon of Bristol and Landers of New Britain, The elcction of Mr, Landers is a compliment to New Britain. It would have been possible for Hartford to dictate the member of the executive committee as that city had three rep- district resentatives present. | 1t | that [ Reach Agreement AND GERMANS CLASH WITH | POPULAGE OF LILE Factories Refuse to Make Sand Bags—$75,000 De- ducted from Civic Funds Amsterdam, Sept. 25, via London, 11:26 a. m.—The German military au- thorities at Lille, French soldiers, have with the populace over the refusal of Lille factories to make sacks for use by the Germans as sand bags for their defense works. Unable to procure the sacks, the Ger- man authorities notified the mayor that an amount equivalent to the out- put of the Lille factories would be manufactured in Germany and the cost of production assessed against the city. This was carried out, not- withstanding a vigorous protest. The strong room of the town was forced and $75,000 was deducted from the civic funds. In addition to this, $6,200,000 of war taxes was demanded. Pending the payment of -this sum the Ger- mans placed seals on the banks, as well as on the strong rooms of in- dividuals, as a guarantee that securi- ties would not be removed. The Lille authorities insisted that this sum could not be met where- upon the Germans suggested .a com-. promise payment of §3,200,000. A penalty of $20,000 a day was imposed pending the payment. U. S. MUST INSIST ON * RECALL OF DUMBA aagin clashed this time Austrian Told His “On Leave of Absence” Will Not Be Satisfactory. Departure ‘Washington, Sept. 25—Ambassador Penfield at Vienna has been instruct- ed to make clear to the Austrian gov- ernment informally that the United States must insist on the recall of Dr. Dumba, the Austrian ambassador, and that his departure “On leave of absence” would not be satisfactory, From messages exchanged between Ambassador Penfield and the state department it is apparent that the Austrian government misunderstood the desires of the United States It was intimated at first to Ambassador Penfield that the Austrian govern- ment might recall Dr- Dumba on leave of absence and might desire rafe conduct for him. i Instructions sent to Mr, Penfield were not disclosed, but he has been authorized to make it clear that Dr. Dumba’s usefulness as the Austrian ambassador to the United’ States Jas ceased and that if given merely “leave of absence” he would nevertheless still remain accredited. The right of a government to de- mand the recall of an ambassador because of his personal acts is un- questioned under international law, and according to officials, if the Aus- trian government persisted in refus- ing to recall Dr. Dumba passports could be handed to him. There s no indication as yet that thjs will be necessary. GERMANY WARNS WALL STREET. Berlin, Sept. 25. by Wireless to Sayville, N. Y.—"“Wall Street appar- ently is about to place its money on the wrong horse,” says a semi-official statement given out here today by the Overseas News Agency, in discussing the Anglo-French loan which is being raised in the United States, “The disadvantage will be Wall Street's more than Germany's, for the man who loses a bet on a horse is worse ATHENS UNOFFICIA King Constantine and Prem Regardi to Meet Balkan Sit RUSSIANS REPULSE GERMANS RE-OCCU. Caar's Foree North of B Offioers & Warships —French at German Greek mobil with the ulth te nation is to take: outlined. Unoff seem convinced tween Greece averted- Latest confirm the are ©o unlong and have ful resistan: the northwest | Marshal Von Mi a setback, rman Na The recent mo man submarine cated increased of passenger Ve lowed by a cha German naval f Bachman, head of tl Admiral Behncke, understood to hal the modifications mirtal Von Hol mander of the @ is the new chief @ Three British barded the Bel brugge this mornin. Great Relief Athens, Sept. 25, a m.—Great relief throughout Greece ing for the mobilizati The people apparently change the uncertal for the possibility of thought, however, that follow immediately altho erally believed in unoffie Wgest, that a struggle b ahd Bulgaria cannot be tually. Mobilization is unde: is proceeding quietly. somewhat bewildered b turn of events, not kno it may lead. Reach Complete Athens, Bept. 25, via p. m.—King Constantine Venizelos at a conference ing reached a complete regard to both the steps aln by the government and th which are demanded to m kan situation. These measures includ ance of Greece’'s treaty o Slege In Macedo Paris, Sept. 25, 7:40 Havas despatch from Al “Parliament will be called | seesion next Wednesday proclaim martial law but declaring a state of glege donia and other measures tion may demand. “The national bank funds to meet the pi “It is reported from garian mobilization I8 out normally but wit! Russians Claim Petrograd, Septs Sept. 25, 4:56 a, m.— ce's statement, issued thiss operations in the fleld, following: “South of the town of Bl enemy advance guards River Myschalka and the | of an affluent of the §i Oginski Canal, in a fig) ischin, the Germans v fled and Logischin was e us. Part of the enemy’'s was captured by our o sabred the gunners and wagons. Near Doubrovy east of Logischin, the G fered heavy losses. 24, cff than the man who picks the win- ner.” ALE OF SHIPS, Stockholm, 26, Via. London, 2:083 p. m.—A gemi-officia]l statement hase been issued here denying the re- port that Swedish ships are being sold abroad, for the purpose of rais- ing cash preparatory to Sweden’s par- ticipation in the war. It is declared that no such sales are contemplated. SWEDEN BULGARIA CABINET NOT HELD. Berlin, Sept. 26, by wireless to Say- ville, N. Y.,—A despatch from Sofih, as given out today by the Overseas News Agency says that the danger of a split in the cabinet has been avort- ed. Russians Capture “South of the Pripet: enemy was dislodged from of Gorynitehi and Yoyl, on Stokhod and driven back river Vesselulekha, : “Operations of our A Lutsk “region were pasticul suful, Wednesday night ‘ked and carried ene ne: the villages of Lipoy Nebaska, north of Lutsl according to & prelimingey 80 officers and 4,000 chine guns, fleld ¥ phones. Thursday mornl in our hands. The @ same day our troops oce lages of Podgaitzy and Ki - ——— (Continued un Tenth