New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL | LOCAL NEWSPAPERS | NEW BRITAIN HERAL HERALD “ADS” MEAL l_BETTER BUSINES PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1916 —T'WELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 i SENATE FAILS O MAKE PREDICTED "ATTACK ON WILSON| Upper House of Congress Ad- dourns Till Tomorrow Noon Aiter Ten Minutes’ Session 70 PAY TRIBUTE 10 LATE ASSOCIATE JUSTICE LAMAR Expected Assault on Administration’s Foreign Policy Regarding Mexico w and Its Course in the Submarine Issue Does Not Materialize—Sev- cral Senators Fail to Have Business Ready. Washington, Jan. 4.—An expected attack on the administration’s foreign policy and its course in the subma- rine crisis failed to materialize in the senate today when that body, after be- on less than ten minutes, adjourned until noon tomorrow, he reason assigned to the sudden urnment F leaders on both sides as that several senators who had ex- pected to have business to present, did not have it ready. The motion on which the senate adjourned, how- ever, was in observance of the death of Associate Justice Lamar of the su- preme court Predicted Attack Chairman Stone, ns committee, -in Stone Barlier in the day of the foreign relati conference with President Wilson over the submarine crisis, told the président he had heard intimations ‘*hat some senators were going to as- sail the administration’s course and that some others were going to attack the Mexican policy. The international situation was up- permost in the minds of members of both senate and house as they re- assembled today for the real avork of the session after the holiday recess. e Had Resolution Ready. Senator Fall, republican, of New Mexico, had ready a resolution calling of President Wilson to inform the sen- ate to what goyernment he proposed 10 accredit Henry “Fleteher who has been nominated for ambas- sador to Mexico. He will introduce the Tesolution tomorrow and it is ex- pectetd that it will be made the vehicle for a general republican at- tack, not on Mr. Fletcher, but upon ihe administration’s Mexican policy. " Other senators who share Senator Tall's views declarc the senate has no knowledge of a government in Mexico and that the president’s last communi- cution to congress on the subject de- scribed a state of anarchy. Is Government Constitutional? Senator Fall's Tesolution also con- templated that the president tell the senate if the government to which it 1s proposed to accredit an ambas- sador is a constitutional one, by which means its recognition was brought about, what assurances there are that #t will be able to fulfill promises of protection to foreigners, what assur- zrces there have been given for pro- tection of the border, what guarantees have been given for religious freedom, and what replies have been received to claims for damags to American life and property. . Its terms are broad enough to in- ¥olve the entire Mexican situation and the details of the negotiations which led to the Tecognition of the Carranza government. Although the international situation holds great moment chief interest in egngre: it is believed that the questions of national preparedness will be taken up at once. It seems assured also senate foreign relations committee will take up promptly Senator Hoke Smith’s resolution providing for an inquiry into British interference wth neutral commerce and Senator Todge’s amendment caliing for an inquiry into the Lusitania disaster and other acts by belligerents result- ing in the loss of American lives. 1 that the MANY IN CHRISTMAS CLUBS. Nearly 6,000 in One and Over 1,500 in 2; Another. Christmas clubs are going to be more popular than ever in New Brit- ain this year. All day long yesterday and again’ last night crowds packed the lobbies of both the New Britain *National bank and the Commercial Trust company. The National bank’s club closed la: night and there was a rush in consequence. While the figures had not been tah- Yulated today it is estimated that the ciub will total nearly 6,000 members. While this is 1 than last year more money is represented. People who have tried this method of saving for the holidays have round it so suc- cessful and the savings have been made with so little stress that this Vear they are seeking higher classes. The Commercial Trust company club will remain open several days more. Although this is a new club it has met with popular favor and to- day it was stated that over 1,500 had joined. It is believed by the officials “ghat the number will be doubled be- fore the club closes. WHITMAN ACCEPTS WOOD’S RESIGNATION Governor of New York Names Hodge to Fill Vacancy Downstate Public on Service Board. Albany, N. Y., Jan. Whitman announced today 4.—Governor that he ert C. Wood from the downstate pub- lic service commission and had ap- pointed Henry W. Hodge ,of New York to fill the vacan Mr. Hodge, a well known civil en- gineer has been connected with some of the largest bridge and building con- tracts in the country. In his letter of resignation, present- ed to the governor, C Wood denied the allegatio: GURTAIN RUNG DOWN FOR HANNA'S ARMORY Scene of So Much Pleasure Is Needed by Landers, Frary and Clark. The city is about to lose one of its historic places of amusement on Feb- ruary 1, when Hanna’s armory on BEast Main street will pass out of the hands of its present owner: the John Hanna estate, to Landers, Frary & Clark Manufacturing company which pur- chased the property about two years ago. At that time the company was not ready to utilize it and in conse- quence, W. W. Hanna secured a lease on it which had until the first of May this year to run. The absolute need of room by the concern makes it impera- tive to acquire it and put into com- mission. Probably no auditorium or amuse- ment place in the state was as popular with the fun-seeking populace as Hanna’s armory. It is a building that has acquired considerable reputation throughout tI state, and hundreds of out of town 'Encers, fair attendants and sporting men have for generations attended functions within its walls. The building received its greatest pub- licity years ago when polo was at its height. Its enclosure was the scene of many a hot battle and many of the players who afterwards became fa- mous on the polo surface made their debut on the floor of the building. It was always in demand by fraternal so- cieties and organizations for carni- vals, bazars, fairs and dances, and some of the leading events in society circles were held in the building each year. The structure was built about John Hanna. ‘When St. Mary’s church was burned some years ago the buliding was used exclusively by the parishioners for church services. Officials of Landers, TFrary and Clark stated this afternoon that the company would convert the building into a carpenter and woodworking shop and use it for storage of lumber and other materials. It is probable that in a short time a new factory will be erected on the site but no plans have been formulated as yet WISH TO ABANDON GREEK STEAMER Crew of Thessaloniki Tired of Being at Mercy of Gales and High Seas. New York, Jan. 4.—The crew of the Greek Line steamship Thessaloniki Wwish to abandon the ship, which has been at the mercy of gales and high seas for ten days, radio according a message received here today from the steamship United States, The Thessaloniki, which has becn helpless owing to the partial flooding of her boiler and engine rooms, sent a message to the steamship United States saying that ninety of the crew remained on the Greek steamer but that all passengers had been safely transferred to the steamship Patris of the same line. The steamer, which was being towed to New York by the steamer Wwas again adrift in a gale 300 -southeast of New York early today. Wireless messages sent by the Thessaloniki to other steamers to The Thessaloniki has been disabled and virtually adrift for about ten days. word came that her 00 ngers had been transferred to the vhich then took the crippied amer in tow. The first message telling of brealking of the tow line was received at 2:15 o'clock this morning. It gave her position and said that the steamer had no means of aiding herself. The steamers Finland and holm were reported to be .’ Soon afterward a message sent by the captain of the Thessaloniki to the Stockholm, asking the Stockholm to come to his aid, were overheard. The Stockhclm was beiieved to be about fifty miles from the Thessalon-~ iki at that time. A radio message from the captain of the steamer United States at 9:44 a. m id that his vessel was then seventy ven miles from the Thes- saloniki and was proceeding at fifteen knots an hour. the Stock- 1] had accepted the resignation of Rob- ! thirty-five years ago by the late John | “standing } SIR SIMON QUITS - BRITISH CABINET |Secretary of State for Home Affairs Resigns His Post DESPITE ASQUITH'S PLEA i Position of Chancellor of Exchequer and President of Board of Trade Undecided As Result of Fight Upon Conscription Bill. London, Jan. 4, 3:35 | nouncement was made of commons today of the resignation of Sir John Simon, secretary of state b An- in the house m. for home affairs. Asquith’s Appeal Futile. London, Jan. 4, 2 a. m.—It again becomes evident that the critical sit- uation in the cabinet is far from | ended The only definite point is | that Sir John Simon, secretary of state for -home affairs, has resigned. Premier Asquith vesterday did his ut- most to induce Sir John to remain in the cabinet but without avail. | 'The position of Reginald McKenna, { chancellor of the exchequer, and | Walter Runciman, president of the | ! Board of Trade, is still undecided. { They are making the acceptance of | the government compulsion bill con- l‘diunnul upon securing a concession to their views on the eventual size of the army. | Embarrassing Position. In this matter Premier Asquith is in an embarrassing position. He is being strongly impelled from the out- side not to yield this point and it is | believed that a majority in the cabinet | itself is against their views. The treatment of Ireland is another thorny problem. Will Exclude Treland. All the papers, both conscriptioni and supporters of voluntary enlis | ments, agree that Ireland will be ex- cused from the operation of the bill and that the press association state- ment that Ireland would be included was inaccurate. The Morning Post expresses the be- ! lief that Premier Asquith has been | able to give Mr. McKenna and Mr. | | Runciman assurances that measures | | can and will be taken to ensure that | | a sufficient number of men will be left | not only to carry on the manufacture | of munitions but all trades vital to | | the interest of the country The | | Post, although a conscriptionist pa- | | per, attaches importance to the re- | | i ts | taining of these two ministers in the cabinet. | Clause Safeguarding Navy. | The Daily Chronicle says that the | | new bill will contain a clause safe- guarding the navy from the danger of the bill sweeping all efficient men into | the armj Wednesday's sitting will be of exceeding interest. sides Premier Asquith’s Sir John Simon will make a brief ad- dress, explaining his position. He has taken formal farewell of his de- partmental chiefs. Miners Against Conscription. The South Wales Miners appear to be dead set against conscription. | James Winstone, president of the South Wales Miners’ Federation, in { a speech at Pontypool yesterday, said: | “Unless the politicians of this coun- | try are careful they will stop the South Wales coal flelds and there will [ be no coal for the navy.” ‘ TEACHERS HAVE THE | AHHHH CHOO! GRIP of parliament Be- statement, Eleven Are Forced to Stay Away From School Rooms and Many Pupils Are Also on Sick List. Grip is a serious matter for the | school authorities and they decline to see it from a humorous standpoint. At least eleven teachers are suffering | from that dread mid-winter malady | and while the school system is mnot disrupted by any means the work is | ! being hampered by the absence of | the teachers. A large number of school children also forced to remain at their homes | Dbecause of grip and there are many vacant seats. The situation is not growing any more hopeful and it is believed many more cases will be reported as the grip germ appears to be on a rampage. COMMISSION A HOODOO Callahan Declines to Serve on Service Board. | a hoodoo attached to the commission ? Mayor Quigley is beginning to ask himself question. Already two citizens who were appointed to the board have notified the mayor that they can’t serve and today Edward X. Callahan joined the ranks, announcing that he can’t serve owing to his inability to give sufficient time to the work of the board. It was Mayor Quigley’s ambition to | have the commission appointed and the members ready to roll up their | sleeves by January 1 and for a time he appeared to have succeeded. But fate shied an unexpected wrench into the machinery and it came to a halt. s there civil service a | tion, | not attempting | the people the opinions of the “He said business began to drop CANNOT SPEAK ON THE NAVY PROGRAM Secretary Daniels Declines to Let Rear Admirals Fiske and Knight Chi- cago Club on Proposed Plan. Wa hington, Jan. 4—Secretary Dan- . : [ iels disclosed today that he had de- clined to permit either Read Admir- al Fiske or speak on the navy program, even though he was assured that the pro- posed addresses would not be made public. The request was made by John W. Scott, president of the comi- mercial club, of Chicago, by tele- graph to President Wilson. Secretary Daniels replied in. parts follow: “It is my conviction that the ex- pert opinion of the navy department having been given to the public and congress and the president having outlined a policy of naval it is better for civilians to lead the fight for enlargement while naval officers follow the unbroken policy of to influence legisia- tion. Until T became secretary of the navy, the reports of the general board had been regarded as con dential. 1 have published all their recommendations for increase in tho navy. Navy experts will give their views to the naval affairs committee in congress and hearings will be published. This gives congress and ex- as perts.” (’GONNOR GO. INTO BANKRUPTGY TODAY Well Known Clothing House Goes to the Wall. Through Judge B. F. Gaffney, the T. W, O’Connor company, gentlemen’s clothiers at 2 Main street, filed a voluntary petition in bankruptey in the United States this afternoon. 4 and the liabilities to $10,- 727.18. Poor business beginning in 1914 was ascribed as the cause for the failure to make the clothing house a paying proposition today by Mr. ©O'Connor. off that year and prospects were just be- ginning to brighten and the clouds disappear from the financial sky when the strike occurred in 1915. This, Mr, O'Connor said, was the last straw and from that time on his worries creased. No suit v brought to has- ten the action of corapany, Mr O'Connor deciding close his doc nd go through the bankruptey court so that his creditors might be the gainers. The T. W. O’Conner company incorporated for $10,000 in 1907 Patrick McCabe as president ana Thomas W. O'Connor as secretary and treasurer. The failure of the enter- prize is due, in part, Mr. O’Connor be- lieves, to its location, being on the the te was with | west side of Main street. Mr. O’Connor is one of the b dealers in New st known clothing Sngland, having been in the business for years. In hisyouth he was employed by Fortis H. Allis, a clothing dealer with a store where the New Britain Trust company located. He and Thomas F. Farrell, also a clerk in the Allis store, formed the clothing firm of Farrel & O’Connor and located at 271 Main strect. Later the partnership was dissolved | although the concern retains its name | to this day. Mr. O’Connor opened the O’Connor company at 282 Main street but this company went into bankrupt- cy about six years ago and was suc- ceeded by the T. W, O’Connor com- pany. G. J. GOULD SUES TO RECOVER $1,741,000 Takes Action Against Texas Pac Railroad Company on Promissory Notes. New York, Jan. 4.—George J. Gould | began suit today in the supreme court against the Texas and Pacific Railroad Co., to recover $1,741,000 on promissory notes, which are held by the plaintiff, Edwin Gould, Helen Gould Shephard as executors of the estate fagther, the late Jay Gould. The papers state that in March, 1914, the Texas and Pacific, in order to procure money for its corporate purposes, delivered thirty-five - notes to the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railw company. = Thirty- four of the notes were for $50,000 ach and the other was for $41,000. .ccording to the complaint, the notes were to be paid by the Texas and Pacific at the offices of the St. Louis, Tron Mountain and Southern, August st The Gould estate acquired thé notes and when they were presented for payment when due, the complaint al- leges, payment was not made. | of their R e e W THER ford, Jan. and vicinity Wednesd. AN Rear Admiral Knight to | construc- | Main Street | | launch the starboard court at Hartford | The assets amount 10 | URANT DESCRIBES SINKING OF PERSIA | American, Survivor of Incident, Arrives at Alexandria FLOATED ON WRECKAGE| | Boston Man sa Scene Was Horrible and Water Was Black Ink— Some Passengers Screamed and Others in Boat Sang Hymns. Alexandria, Egypt, Jan. 4, via Lon- don 10:30 a. m. harles Grant ot 3oston, one of the two Americans known to have been on board he British steamship Persia when was torpedoed in the Mediterranean last Thursday has arrived in Alex- andria. Mr Grant, so far as is known, is the only American from whom can come the story of the Persia’s sinking. He gave to The Associated Press today the most de- tailed account yet received of the disaster. “I was in the dining saloon of the Persia at 1:05 p. m" he said. “I had just finished my soup and the ste- ward was asking what I would take for my second course when a terrific explosion occurred. No Panic on Board. aloon became filled with smoke, broken glass and steam from the boiler, which appeared to have burst. There was no panic on board. We went on deck as though we were at drill and reported at the life-boats on the starboard side, as the vessel had listed to port. I clung to the ling. The last thing done was to tie on Captain Sprickly’s life belt. “As the vessel was then listing so badly that it was impossible to boats T slid down the starboard rail into the water.. T got caught in a rope which pulled off a shoe, but T broke loose and climbed on some floating wreck- age, to which T clung. Bow in Air. “The last I saw of the Persia she had her bow in the air, five minutes after the plosion. “After floating about on the wreck- age until 4 o'clock in the morning I saw five boats. 1 was pulled into one of them. We rowed about look- ing for other stragglers. Boats Were Overloaded. “The boats became overloaded and the occupants were redistributed. she | their | ship | for and and Howard Gould, | Four/ boats were tied together by painters and the fifth followed distance away. My boat left the others in order 2arch the more frequented steam- channels for help. We rowed three hours. Then we saw a cruiser and called out: ‘We are Eng- lish’ We explained that we were survivors of the Persia and gave directions to the cruiser as to where the other boats were. They were soon found and the occupants were taken off immediately by the Eng- lish sailors. Consul Not Seen. “Robert McNeely, American consul at Aden, sat at the same table with me on the voyage. He was not seen, probably because his cabin was on the port side. “It was a horrible scene. The water was black as ink. Some passengers were screaming, others were calling good bve. Those in one boat sang hymns.” some to EIGHT TO FIFTEEN YEARS. Norwalk Youth Sent to Prison for Killing His Father. Bridgeport, January 4.—Laslo Gae- tano, 19, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the criminal su- perior court before Judge Curtis today and was sentenced te state prison for from eight to fifteen years. Gaetano shot and killed his father, Frank Gaetano, with a shotgun on May 26, last. RURAL CREDITS BILL. Introduced Today in House—Goes (o Senate Tomorrow. -The adminis- bill was intro- the house. Tt Washington, tration rural duced today be presented Government control would be in a federal farm loan board of five appointed by the pr dent fourteen vears each. Loans could be made to farmers by twelve or more federal land banks, each operating in a separate district with capital of not less than $500,000, which would be taken by the government, if not privately subscribed. in of the system ANOTHER STEAMER SUNK. 4:10 a. m.—Beyond was no loss of ular and Orien- sunk near the details are avail- London, Jan. 4, the fast that there lite when the Penir ta] liner Geelong w Mediterranean, no able concerning her sinking. The Geelong w A sister ship of the steamer Waratah, which was lost un- mysterious circumstances off the ast in July, 1909. CORONATION POS neis Jan, 4.—Officials e Republic association Francisco received PONED, m | | | | of | | ablegrams | will | in the senate tomorrow | FULL FACTS DERBY RECRUITING PLAN SUCGESSFUL Nearly Three Million Eng- lishmen Present Them- selves for Service. London, Jan. 4, 11 a. Derby’s recruiting figures for the period between October 23 and De- cember 15, show that 1,150,000 un- married men and 1,679,263 married men presented themselves for service. Of the grand total of 2,829,263 mar- ried and single men, 103,000 unmar- ried and 112,431 married men enlisted immediately. Eight hundred and forty thousand single men and 1,344,- 979 married men were attested for future service, Of the single men 207,000 were re- jected, while 221,853 married men were not accepted by the recruiting officers. SECURITIES VALUED AT $17,000 MISSING m.—Lord | | Secley Files Claim Against Estate of Late Seymour Green, President of New Milford Bank. - Panbury;-Jan: 4.—In an effort to loacte $17.000 worth securities which Benjamin W. Seeley, of Wash- | ington, this state, entrusted to the fi care of the late Seymour S. Green, the | New Milford bank president and hat | manufacturer, and which were sup- posed to be in a safe deposit box in the New Milford National Bank, At- torney Samuel A. Davis of this city, counsel for Mr. Seeley has filed against the estate of Mr. Green a claim for the amount of the missing | securities. Mr. Seeley is prominent in the af- fairs of Litchfield County. Mr. Green was his financial adviser and through him Mr. Seeley rented a safe deposit box in the New Milford bank and | kept thousands of dollars in stocks, bonds and other securities there at different times. Last spring Mr. See- ley had $17,000 worth of securities in the box and it is stated had every reason to believe that they were still there until a short time ago when he had occasion to oven the box, ‘When the box was opened the securi- ties were missing. only a few scraps of paper remaining therein, whereas Mr. Seeley expected to find the $17,- 000. Mr. Seeley is at a 1 to account for the missing securities and bonds but asserts the belief that Mr. Green did not take them. 1In order, how- ever, to investigate the matter through proper channels Mr. Seeley allowed Judge Davls to file a claim for the lost securities against Mr. Green's estate. About $200,000 in claims have been filed against the Green estate to date. The estate is insolvent and has been | appraised at only $40.000. of MURDER CASE NOLLED. Danbury, Jan. 4.—A nolle was en- tered by Prosecuting Attorney Nor- | man ¢, Beers in the city court today {in the case of Alexander Bochnia 17, | held for shooting his step father, John | Bochina, December 20. Attorney Beers in recommending the nolle said that from his investigation of the case he believed no jury would find the vouth guilty of murder. Coroner Phelan had previously returned a find- ing to the effect that the youth was justified in the shcoting. FORD REACHES DETROIT, Detroit, Mich., Jan. 4. —Henry Ford ' leader of the peace movement to The Hague, returned to Detroit today but at the station he avoided a delegation of local citizens who had planned to welcome him home and present him | with a floral piece in recognition of his peace efforts. He remained in his private car and proceeded to his coun- try home at Dearborn. A public meet- ing in honor of Mr. Ford is being planned for the near future. TO BLOCKADE MYTILENE Jan. 4, by Wireless to ville! he Overseas News Agency | says: “The entente powers threaten to blockade the Island of Mytilene if the Greek government does not hand Berlin, quarters in Shang- hai which declared that the corona- | from revolutionar tion of Yuan Shi Kai a8 emperor had | been postponed indefinitely, Iam{ cver.to them two- criminals who were paid by representatives of the entente | to roh Greek U.S.GOVERNMENT WILL ACT IN PERSIA CASE AS SOON AS ARE OBTAINE Wilson Back in Washington Cancels Cabi Meeting and Holds Conference With Me bers of Foreign Relations Committee AMERICAN CONSUL McNEELY NOT AMONG SURVIVORS AT ALEXANDR Consul General Skinner at Lo Advises State Department Thal the Men Who Were Rescued Hl-fated British Ship Claim Persia Was Torpedoed Wi Warning. 4. —Pres here 0 Springs, "Val went immediately to the White to take charge of the § tion brought about by the sinki the British steamer Persia. A railroad ation to see but he walked quickly noticing greetings. Acquainted With Details. The White House staff was al Washington, Jan Wilsgon arrived at today from Hot personal small crowd had collected the pres by wi the president wa deta at work and mediately acquainted with the was away on his honeymoon. cri which developed whi from Secretary Lansing was a him. Official announcement that thel crnment will act in the newest of the submarine crisig brought 4 the sinking of the Persia was today at the White House. Secretary Tumulty i ment for the president: dent and the secretan taking every means Do the full facts in this grave matte vill act just as soon as the infd tion is obtained.” Cancels Cabinet. Mecting. In the absence of detailed specific information on which to the next step, President Wilson celled .the cabinet meeting whiel to have been held today, but conf with Chairman Stone and some 1 bers of the senate foreign reld committee, Chairman told the pres there were intimations that senators were preparing to speeches on the sinking of ships loss of American life. The prel understood to have simply rd that the administration was doil it could to protect American Senator Stone told the pre: that when the foreign relations mittee meets tomorrow he wany be. prepared to meet any situl that might arise. The senator after his talk with the presiden until the facts regarding the were obtained nothing could be Any nation, he declared, which raged the United States shoul| dealt with severely. Reads Official Despatches, The president instructed Se Lansing to bring to the White any information which came to and then busied himself readim «ficial despatches so far received getting in touch generally witl situation. The administration depe rgely on the inquiries which sador Penfield has been insti to make at Vienna and that consuls are gathering elsewhe establish the nationality of the Stone is by Greek police.” mail hound for Athens were arrested | marine which is said to have sun Persia and to develop the facts 1 generally. Later Chairman Flood of the foreign affairs committee, callg the White House and conferred President Wilson on the situatiol Kept Informed. icials said both the house would be informed of all important e\ ments in the fore qnzu:xnnn. s through conferences betwee dent and senate and house Congress White senate and House of was no indication todal prospects were for the formally acquainting Bulgaria Turkey of its position on the qué of submarine warfare. Tt was disclosed, however, that time ago the complete submarine respondence with Germany was | to the American diplomatic rep tatives in Turkey and Bulgaria, also was delivered to the diploi representatives of those two coufi in Washington. Overshadows Other Matte The new s resulting fro truction of the Persia @ shadowed in interest today all © phases of the international situ )t only in official and diplom circles, but in congressional cirel well, the latest developments In foreign situation aiscussed most to the exclusion all o jons. 4 Officials were-making. evers .8 to obtain all the facts b@ There what the er e were of qu teda (Continued On Ejoventh Pag