New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 11, 1915, Page 9

" GREGORY ASHS NEW NEUTRALITY LAWS To Protect U. S. Against Viola- tions of Recent Character ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—New laws to protect the United States against' neu- trality violations such as have marked the progress of the war in KEurope and the Mexican revolutions, was asked of congress yesterday by Attor- General Gregory in his annual report. The attorney general Sug- gested amendments to the present neutrality statutes to make it speci- fically the United States. to place bombs or other ex- plosives on vessels sailing from Amer- ican ports and that it should be made a crime for any person to escape or attempt to escape from an interned warship of a belligerent nation; and in any event authority should be giv- en to some government department to arrest and return any such person to the place of internment. Another suggestion was that authority be given the government to seize arms and am- munition about to be exported in vio- lation of a presidential proclamation of an embargo on shipments of that character and to seize arms and am- munition about to be used in con- nection with military expeditions which themselves are now prohibited | by law. The attorney general again recom- mends an amendment to the commod- ities clause of the interstate com- merce act to prohibit a railroad from transporting in. interstate commerce articles which it manufactures or produces, or which ar manufactured or produced by any corporation con- trolled or affiliated with it by having Lthe same controlling stockholders, ir- respective of whether such railroad or such controlled or affiliated cor- poration has an interest in the ar- ticles at the time of transportation. Action Against Railroad. “It is also necessary” he added in this connection, ““If transportation and production are to be completely di- vorced, that congress prohibit any railroad owned or controlled by a producing or trading corporation and "not operated merely as a plant facil- ity, from transporting in intérstate commerce articles produced or owned by such corporation.” Another recommendation would change provisions for the remova] of persons indicted in federal criminal ney a crime against adherents of M. Justice and communications. Market About ing, except that the market for sev- eral days appears to have had rather an inactive tone, cotton prices tained a violent drop this morning. came at the end of a half trading,, when selling pouring in from the south. There was not enough outside speculative buying JRDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1915. GREECE PREPAREDT0 DEMOBILZE ARMY (Continucd From First Page.) cerroborated by Austrian and German prisoners. It also is said by prisoners that the approaches to Lemberg have not been-fortified, with the exception of repairs which have been made to the old trenches. On the other hand, the Grodek Lakes and the line of the 1iver San are being fortified strongly. Teutons Leaving Lemberg. Petrograd, Dec. 11, via London, 1 P. m.—A report that the Austrians and Germans are evacuating Lemberg, capital of Galicia, was received here today from Kiev. Drops Bombs on Ancona. Ancona, Italy, Dec. 10, Via Paris, Dec. 11, 2 a. m.—Austrian aeroplanes flew over this city this afternoon and dropped bombs, which killed two people and injured several others, No material damage was done. ELECTORAL CAMPAIGN OPENS IN GREECE Likely to Be Two Lists in Province of Athens—French Minister Confers With King. Paris, Dec. 11, 4:50 a. m.—The Athens correspondent of the Havas Agency sends the following despatch under date of Friday: “The electoral campaign has opened in the whole of Greece. In the prov- ince of Athens the govrenment's sup- porters are divided and there are like- ly to be two lists, one supported by the followers of M. Gounaris, minister of the interior, and the other by the Rhallis, minister of ;| “The French minister, M. Guillemin, had an audience with the king to- COTTON PRICES DROP. 5 a Bale Under Highest of Season. New York. Dec. 11.—Without warn- sus- demoralization hour’s began The first signs of orders proceedings to the district where the indictments were returned so that a federal warrant may run after in- dictment to any part of the United States wth the privilegn that the de- fendant may give bail Anti Trust Laws. Mr. Gregory asked for no changes in the anti-trust laws. When de- cisions have been rendered in the Harvester, Steel, Steamship Pool, Le- high Valley, United Shoe Machinery and other cases now before the su- preme court under the Sherman act, says the report, “the so-called area of debatable ground in the law of re- straint of trade will have been great- ly circumscribed.” i s! LABOR TROUBLE SETTLED. Bridgeport, Dec. 11.—The latest la- bor trouble at the Remington Arms Company is practically settled, accord- ing to a statement today by F. W. Fechner and Frank Jennings, mem- bers of the general executive board of the International Assoclation of Ma- chiniste. They said that the con- ferences with officials of the company hgd reached a 'stage where an agree- ment practically had been decided on. The union had made charges of dis- crimination by the company against members. Fechner and Jennings said today that they did not now ex- pect a strike to result. U. S, NOTE IN VIENNA. WVashington, Dec. 11.—The Ameri- can note to Austria-Hungary demand- ing a disavowal of the sinking of the Italian ste#mer Ancona and repara- tion for American lives lost on that vessel, reached the Austrian foreign office at Vienna yesterday. The text will be given out by the state depart- ment here for publication in Monday morRing newspapers. SrRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE. Briageport, Dec. 11.—Hope is held out for the recovery of Mrs. James Kearns, widow of a former fire com- missioner who was struck by an auto- mobile in Stratford last night. Mrs. Kearns is at the Bridgeport hospital. Bo'!h her legs were broken, her scalp cut and body bruised- An operation showed that her skull was not frac- tured. The driver of the automobile s unknown. He did not stop, PROBING ARNOLD'S CONDUCT. ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—Investigation Is being made of the conduct of Olney ‘Arnold of Rhode Island, American diflomatic agent and consul general it Cairo, Egypt, on charges by Amer- lcan residents, which include unneu- tral utterances. N. B. Stewart, one of state department’s inspectors and «a consul general at large, who had been working in Africa, has been sent . to Cairo to investigate. STEAMER ASHORE. St, Johns, N. F., Dec. 11.—The British steamer St. Kilda, bound from Sydney, C. B, to Lewisport, N. F., with coal, ran ashore on St. Pierre Island today. The crew of thirty, with the exception of a cabin boy, were rescued. The St. Kilda was 2,469 tons net burden. BRITISH BRITISH STEAMER SUNK. to absorb these heavy offerings prices fell away sharply until Januarsy reached 12.564, and July, 12.68. els, the market was about $5 a bale under the highest of the season. break finally attracted vigorous cover- ing. without much further change. fidence and at the close barely steady, the market was 24 to 29 points quoted at 12:18; March, 12.45; May, 12.67 and bella, gave a most successful Whist and dance ning- decorated for the accasion, ger in red and gold, the society’s col- vided music for the dancing and the and 12.10; March, 12.33; Ma At these lev- The irreguiar Trade nterests bought on the break, but peculative demand showed little con- which was Later the market was net lower, January being July, 12.77. COURT COLUMBA DANCE. Court Columba, Daughters of Isa- hall last eve- beautifully the lar- in Booth’s Both halls were ors. The small hall was trimmed in | pink. white and blue. Here whist was played. Lynch’s orchestra pro- patronesses were Mrs. Andrew J. Bar- ker, Mrs. William F. Delaney and Mrs. Grace Coholan. The affair was well patronized and the members of the court are more than pleased with the success attained. W. & J. TO PLAY YALE AGAIN. ‘Washington, Penn., Dec. 11.—Man- ager R. M. Murphy of the Washington and Jefferson college football team has closed negotiations for football games next fall with Yale university at New Haven on October 28, and Washing- ton and Lee university at Richmond, Va., November 18. The Washington and Jefferson manager has now ar- ranged for four games of his 1916 schedule, the other contests being with ( the University of Pittsburg on No- vember 11, and with Westminster col- lege early in the season. DROP ELECTION FRAUD CASES, Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 11—Charges against 105 of the remaining 118 de- fendants in the Marion county election conspiracy cases were dismissed to- day. The prosecutor said that in view of the failure to convict Mayor Joseph E. Bell, on the conspiracy charges he did not believe the state had sufficient evidence to warrant going to trial with the 105 cases. NO WAR OF AGGRESSION. ‘Washington, Dec. 11.—Senator Owen of Oklahoma will press a| resolution providing for the tollowing! amendment to the constitution: *“No | war of aggression shall be waged by | the army or navy of the United States, | except upon a declaration of war by congres ratified and approved by a majority of votes cast in a majority of the congressional districts of the United States.” BANS LIQUORS ON TRAL Charleston, W. Va., Dec. 11.—Tn- junctions restraining the Baltimore & Ohio, and the Western Maryland Railroads from allowing passengers in this state to carry intoxicating liquors in their personal baggage when la- beled as such, were granted here yes- terday on petition of Fred O. Blue, ndon, Dec. 11, 12:15 p. m.—The British steamship Busiris, 2,720 tons oss, has been sunk, Her crew was state prohibition commission. A similar injunction was granted Wed- | minister, SHOW GERMANY'S DESIRE FOR PEAGE Outspoken Remarks of Chancellor in Reichstag, Claim Paris Papers Paris, Dec. 11, 5 a. m.—Paris news- papers express the opinion that be- hind the outspoken remarks of Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollweg, German chancellor, in his address to Reichstag on Dec. 9, may be ceived a desire for peace. “Germany’s plan is evident,” says Gabriel Hanotaux, former foreign in the Figaro. “While the chancellor rattles the sable and pro- claims Germany's undiminished strength and determination to win, the socialists put up to feel the ground for peace proposals, through their international connections in neu- tra] countries.” In Dire Straits. The Matin asserts the chancellor, notwithstanding his great abili failed to hide the truth conc Germany's straits. “The idea that Germany could lack anything suggested as astonishing rev- elations to him’ it says. “We learn that our enemies have such fabulous quantities of potatoes that three- quarters of them are used for pur- poses other than food- Germany’s Allies Expensive. the situation in the Balkans is exploited. The fraternity in arms with the Bulgarians and Turks is celebrated with deep emo- tion; but what Dr. Von Bethmann- Hollweg did not say is that Germany’s allies are becoming so expensive to her that exchange with both America and Switzerland is falling against her daily in appalling proportions.” In the Petit Journal, Stephen Pichon. former foreign minister, draws the conclusion from the chan- cellor’s speech that both sides are equally determined to continue the struggle. per- “Naturally CONFER ON TROLLEY LINE. Delegates From Meriden, Kensington and New Britain Here Today. A meeting of parties interested in building the new storage battery trol- ley line between Meriden and 1ihis city through Kensington, was held this afternoon at the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce. Those in at- tendance were H. Wales Lines and Henry Dryhurst of Meriden, C. F. Lewis and Judge Willard I. Alling of Kensington and Edward F. Hall and H. L. Platt of this city. The com- mittees discussed tentative plans that have been made for the establishing of the proposed new line, but noth- ing definite was completed. Believing that the local merchants should have every benefit and the pur- chasing public every available source of service, the mercantile bureau of | the Chamber has completed arrange- ments with C. A. Bence, whereby a parcel delivery service will be inaugu- rated on next Monday, continuing un- til after the holidays. One delivery will be made in the morning directly after 9 o'clock and another after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The mer- chants are privileged to make any restrictions they see fit in regard to the amount of purchase they may de- Hver free. Several will deliver pur- chases of $1 or more free. Prompt and careful handling of the business is assured, and the Chamber of Com- merce will be pleased to give any in- formation in regard to the systeni. A meeting of the Federation of | Charities will be held Monday after- noon at 5 o'clock and the directors of i the civic bureau will meet in the eve- ning at 8 o'clock. $15,000 HOTEL FIRE. | . Northampton, Mass.,, Dec. Twenty persons were driven their rooms early today by which partly destroyed the City Hotel and caused a loss of $15,000. The 11.— from a fire nesday against the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. hotel, a wooden structure, was built more than one hundred years ago. the | | the death of our beloved husband and ; Gifts that are lasting and will please--I you buy one of our Guaranteec Piano, a Music Cabinet, a fine Serving Tray, a Easy Rocker or Chair. For the Children, Sled Chairs, Rocking Horses, Doll Houses, Beds, etc. v Buy one of Macey’s Book Cases, Free Sewing Machine, Hoosier Cabinet or Magee Range and Get $7.92 Worth of Pure Food Products Free This offer only good one week more. 132 Main Street JOHN A. ANDREWS & CO. DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Michael Gannon, Michael Gannon, about thirty-four vears of age, died early last evening at his home at 14 Woodland street. Thomas Gannon is a brother and the deceased is also survived by two sis- ters, The funeral will be held Mon- day morning at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph’s church. Rev. Patrick Daly will officiate and interment will be in St. Mary’s new cemetery. Augustavus Reynitz. The funeral of Augustavus Reynitz, who died at his home suddenly Thursday night, was held from the Sacred Heart church this morning at 7:30 o’clock. Interment was in Sa- cred Heart cemetery, CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our most| heartfelt thanks to kind friends and | neighbors for the expressions of svm- pathy extended to us at the time of brother, Edward Whitman. We are | particularly grateful to the members of the Sons of Veterans, Court Pro- gress, F. of A., and the emploves of the New Britain Gas company. MRS. EDWARD WHITMAN, MRS. JOHN KOVERMAN. DEMOCRATS TO MEET AT CAPITAL MONDAY State Central Committce to Lunch at Hartford Club and Hold Business Session. Hartford, Dec. 11.—The democratic | state central committee will meet at | the Hartford club, Monday. The members will lunch at 12:30 after which a business meeting will be held. It is expected that all of the thirty-five districts in the state will be represented. An important proposition will be made having for its purpose the systematizing of the work of the cam- paign next year as early as possible instead of following the custom of postponing the opening of headquar- ters until a few weeks before the day of election. It will be suggested to the committee that a permanent of- ficial be appointed without delay and who will begin at once the work of | organizing for the campaign. This | official will be given charge of the routine organization work and while he will have the power to act on own initiative to a certain extent he will be vested with no power that will conflict with the authority of the state central committee. The plan proposed will provide for a clerical force for headquarters. The official will be paid a salary sufficient- ly large to allow him to devote his entire time to the work of the or- ganization. RETURNING TO STATES. Timothy Cosgrove Has Been Trans- ferred From Philippine Islands. Timothy Cosgrove, son of Police Officer and Mrs. Michael J. Cosgrove, who or the past two years has been stationed in the Philippines with a machine gun battery in the regular army, sailed from Manila on Novem- ber 15 and is due to land at San Fran- cisco on Monday of next week. Private Cosgrove has seen much ac- tive service in the islands but has been transferred to the States. The famous seventh cavalry is returning lo the States on the same transport with the New Britain boy and he hopes to get a transfer to that regi- ment, which was the one commanded by the gallant General Custer and which was massacred by the Indians. COAL BREAKER BURNED. Scranton, Pa., Dec. 11.—The Doiph Coal Company’s anthracite breaker at | Jessup, one of the best equipped in ! the Lackawanna Valley, burned today causing a loss of $150,000 and throw- ing 800 men and boys out of work. TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION WANTED—Small modern tenement or house, married couple; electric light, gas, bath, hot water, set tubs, i a special 8 o’clock mass. | amounting to $542.52. City Items ‘ John Jay Daly, editor of the Herald, will speak before the ‘Holy Name so- ciety of St. Mary's ®urch tomorrow evening. The subway department payroll for the past week amounted to $490.43, the sewer department to $79.50 and the street department to $308.28. We have a neckwear reputation. Our assortment is wonderful right now. “Wilson's.”—advt. Quarantine on a case of scarlet fever on Elm street and a case of diphtheria on Mill street was re- leased today. Margaret R. Keough today tention to sell the stock in her grocery store at 122 North street. A marraige license has been grant- and Maude Benjamin, aged 17, 361 Broad street. Mayor Quigley in Bridgeport next Thursday. No man can have too many ties. your neckwear always at ‘“Wilson’s. —advt. Holy Family circle, over $500 was realized. The members of the circle wish to thank all who helped in mak- ing the bazar such a splendid suc- cess, Tomorrow, the second Sunday the month, will be observed at Mary’s church as holy Sunday for men and it is expected that a large number will receive the host at Confessions for men only will be heard this eve- ning- Lawyer G. W. Klett is in New York. A large steel water tank is being installed on the top of the tower built on the new addition at the Union Manufacturing company's plant on Church street. St. AUGUST ARENS’ ESTATE. The inventory of the estate of the late August Arens has been filed in the probate court by George A. Cheney and Thomas F. Flannery, the ap- praisers, as follows: Property at No. 98 Greenwood street, §3,000; cash in New Britain Savings & Loan associa- tion, $1,080; cash in Burritt Savings bank, $101.65; cash in Savings bank of New Britain, $8.57; cash divided Bristol Brass, $12.50; twenty shares of Bristol Bras stock, $1,300; twelve shares of D. C. Judd Co. stock, $180; two shares of Hartford Auto Parts company stock, $170; four shares of Russwin Lyceum stock, no value; household furniture, $300. HOBART CAMP ELECTION. At a meeting of Hobart camp, No. 7219, M. W. of A, held last evening at Eagle's hall, the following officers were elected: Consul—M, Clynes. Adviser—John Connolily. Past Consul—G. A. Cadwell. Banker—John J. Hyland. Clerk—G. A. Stark. Escort—James Sheriden. Watchman—George Richards, Sr. Sentry—1J. Blasko- Physician—Dr. Waterman Lyons. Trustees—P. J, Ahern for three vears; D. E. O'Keefe for one year. Special Auditor-—J. E. Meehan, The installation of officers will take place January 14, after which there will be a banquet with Joseph R. Hughes toastmaster. Three candidates were adopted and six applications were received. INVENTORIES FILED. An inventory of the estate of Frank A. Stevens of Berlin was filed in the court of probate today. It consists of cash in the Berlin Savings bank The estate of Lewis W. Robbins is valued at $181.01, acording to the report of John K. Woodford, administrator. MUNITIONS PLANT BLOWN UP. Havre, France, Dec. 11, 2:35 p. m.— Munitions factories of the Belgian government here were destroyed today Py an explosion. Extensive damage steam heat preferred Box 12L, Herald. 2-11-1dx was done, and many persons were injured. filed with the city clerk notice of ‘her in- ed to Michael Dinello of Southington of Building Inspector Rutherford, Chairman Tallard and Su- | perintendent Reeks of the health de- partment and Milk Inspector Radcliffe will inspect the public slaughter house At the bazaar recently held by the of communion Berlin News. (Continued From Seventh Page.) town for the past few years and the selectmen feel the sale will meet with the approval of the townspeople. At a recent meeting of the board E. W, Mildrum was appointed person- al tax enumerator but since then Mr. Mildrum notified the board he is un- able to accept on account of other duties: E. E. Austin was chosen to act in that capacity. The next meet- ing of the board wili be held on Jan- uary 10. Enjoyable Meeting. Emma Hart Willard chapter, D. A. R., held its December meeting in the parlors of the Berlin Congregational church yesterday. Miss Lista Lincoin was in charge of the program and a deligatful afternoon was spent. The feature was the reading of two pa- pers prepared by two school chllqren in neighboring cities. Isracl Lipp- man, ten, of Hartford read a paper, which he had written for a prize con- test on “Isarel Putnam™ Miss Mabel i Barrett, ten, of New Britain read a splendid portrayal of the life and | work of “Elihu Burritt.” This was | especially appropriate for Wednesday was the birth anniversary of New Britain's “Learned Blacksmith.” Miss Lincoln gave an interesting talk on “Some Word Pictures.” Miss Vater, soloist at the Plainville Congregational church rendered two soprano solos and her efforts were well received. Mrs., E. W. Mildrum and Miss Caroline Savage were the hostesses for the meeting: The only business before the meet- ing was the selection of a nominating ' committee. This committee will bring in names for the officers for the en- suing year and also names for dele- gates to the Continental congress at the next meeting. The following com- prise the committee: Mrs. E. E. Aus- tin, Miss Marjorie Moore and Mrs Leland Gwatkin. Berlin Congregational Church Rev. 8. A. Fiske, pastor. Morning worship at 10:45 a. m- Sermon by the pastor, SBubject: “The Power of the Printed Word.” Sunday school will convene at noon. The Senior Christian Endeavor society will meet | at 6:30 p, m. Harvey Nourse will be the leader and the subject will be, “The Reasonableness and the Value of the C. E. Pledge. Kensington M, E. Church, Rev. E. M. Pickop, pastor. Services tomorrow at 10:45 a, m. and 7 p. m. The pastor will preach. Morning subject, “Sure Footing: In the evening the address will be the! third in the series entitled “The | World's Guest.” Everybody wel- come. Kensington Congregntional Church. Rev. Carleton Hazen, pastor. Morn- ing worship at 10:45 o’clock, conduct- ed by the pastor. The topic for the sermon will be “Building Permanent- ly.” The Christian Endeavor soclety will meet in the evening at 6 o’clock. Miss Mary Nelson will be the leader and the subject will be “The Reason- ableness and the Value of the C, E. Pledg-e” St. Paul’'s R. C. Church. Rev. J. C. Brennan, pastor. will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart church, East Berlin, at 9 o’'clock and at St, Paul's church, Ken- sington, at 10 o'clock, Elks to Alr Poor, First Selectmen Gibney received a letter from New Britain lodge, No. 957, B. P. O. E. yesterday asking him for a list of the poor families in the town. The letter also asked the se- lectman to ascertain the number of children in these families and the size of their shoes and stockings. Every vear in the Hardware city, the society distributes gifts to the poor of the city and the selectman feels especially grateful toward the lodge, because it | has decided to include the poor of this town this year. Mr, Gibney is warm in his praise of the Elks and while he realizes they do their Christ- mas giving in a manner, very quiet, nevertheless he feels it is his duty to let the townspeople know of the re- ceipt of the letter, Briefs, A fair sized crowd attended the con- Mass is the regency abdication ized the premier to orgdnize with rebel leaders at Nanking a republie form of government. last night. The artists, M Damon Shaw and Mrs. Nel Reynolds, were the recipl much applause for their clev The next meeting of the ceum of Kensington will be h day, December 20. The Berlin Basketball tea its first practice of the seaso town hall last night. Twelv dates appeared at the tryout prospects are good for a fast The Ladies’ society of th Congregational church held successful candy and aprom a neat sum was realized on ti ture, IGNORED AND HI DUES CHARGED CLAIMS OF C, (Cotinued from First Pag the union’s letter to the board, but as far as the C. L. ascertain it made no further e get a change In the system, L. U. is convinced that if the support had been given this town printing could be elimina Withdrawal Not Recelv Officers of the Chamber of merce were conferred with th ternoon in regard to the action Central Labor Union, and both dent E. W, Christ and Secref H, Andrews stated positively t letter of withdrawal had been the chamber. “ Letter Delayed, Secretary Willlam Glabau o Central Labor union stated thil ternoon that he had been autha at the meeting last Tuesday to the chamber of the action of union but owing to pressure of ness he had been unable to 4o sq said that the notice would be within a day or so. h CHINATO RETURN MONARCHIAL R (Cotinued from First fage.) had gained such a control of the was dismissed in disgrace, althol nominally on pretext of “curing sore leg.” | Joins Rebel Move. When the anti-Manchu rebell broke out in October 1911. the chu regency, in despziv, urged ¥ to return. The latter replied that leg was not yet will, but when gb authority as supreme commander all forces of the north, he accep He also became the first premier ‘“responsible cabinet” which ¢ offered the rebels as a cod cession of peace. But neither rebels nor Yuan were satisfied. of Yuan Shi-kai authd Sun Yat-sen, the provisional pre dent of the southern rebels was fores to retire and Yuan Shi-kal was eled ed Chinese Republic at Nanking on ¥el ruary 15, office at Peking the following month, provisional president of 1912. He took the oath Japan May Send Note. Tokio, Dec. 11, 8:66 p. m.—It considered probable here that Japas n the name of herself and her allig will send another friendly note China with regard to the propo change of China’s form of governm to a monarchy, powers have indicated wish to have take place during th course of the war because of turbances of the peace which it mig] entail. which the entent they do Superintendent Towers of the w: cert for the benefit of the organ motor | department has returned from " at the Berlin Congregational church to New York.