New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 19, 1916, Page 3

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD W BOSTON STORE [N oF oNor The Most Important Merchandising Event of “the Year, Our JANUARY SALE Begins at 8:30 o’clock ‘THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20th PULLAR & NIVEN BRITISH HIT BACK IN BARALONG CASE -Bxpress Surprise Germany Terms Her Methods of Wariare Humane London, Jan. 19.—The British offi- cial view on the German note regard- -4ng the Baralong case, as given out last night, follows: “The German claim that their army and navy have observed during the present war the principles of inter- national law and humanity, and that the German authorities take care that | all violations will be carefully investi- gated and published. | Some Surprise Fxpressed. “Some surprise is expressed that the nation whose forces have been re- | sponsible for the sack of Louvain, the | murder of hundreds of unoffending nien, women and children on the ! Lusitania, the execution of Edith | Cavell, the introduction of poisonous ! rases, the poisoning ' of wells, at-! tempted torpedoing of hospital ships and countless other atrocities should describe their methods of warfare as | humane. “It is further pointed out that it would be interesting to know how many German subjects, if any, have Leen punished for these atrocities. f’he Germans claim that the Arabic was torpedoed because the com-| mander of the submarine had the con- viction that the Arabic was about to ram the submarine. The true facts ure that the Arabic was deliberately eunk by a German submarine without warning and that she neither at- tempted to attack the submarine nor escape from it. British Submarine E-13. \ “With regard to the destruction of the British submarine E-13 in Danish | waters by a German torpedo boat de- | wroyer, it is claimed that it came ta | & fight between the war vessels 'and that the submarine defended itself | with gunfire. The true facts are as follows: The Germans found the sub- marine stranded in neutral waters and Incapable of either offense or defense. The German destroyer fired a torpedo at the E-13. close to her. At the German destroyer fired with all her guns, and the commander of the E-13, whose submarine was afire fore snd aft, and who was unable to de- fend himself owing to being aground, gave orders to the crew to abandon her. While the men were in the water, s and with shrapnel The Germans defend their action n the case of the Ruel on the ground that it was a measure of reprisal in accordance with measures announced by the German government in Febru- ary, 1916. It is claimed that these reprisals are legitimate owing to tho action of Great Britain in attempting lo cut off from Germany all imports and starve the German people. ' The Germans thus maintain their marine policy in consequence of the British measures against German trade. Recalls Frye Case. “Thig is, of course, quite untrue, the exact opposite being the case. As far back as December, 1914, Admiral Von Tirpitz foreshadowed the merine blockade of Great submarine attacks were made merchant ship and a hospital ship on January 30 and February 1 respec- they were fired on by machine sub- | sub- | Britain and | on a | tively. Moreover, as far back as Sep- tember, 1914, a Dutch ship, with a cargo of grain for Dublin and Belfast, was sunk by the Karlsruhe, and the American ship W .P. Frye similarly was sunk on January 28, “Further, on February 4, the Ger- man government declared their inten- tion of instituting a general subma- rine blockade of Great Britain and Ircland; with the avowed purpose of cutting off all supplies from these is- | 1ands, and this blockade was put into cffect on February 18, Means of Reprisals. “It was only on March 11 that the Rritish government put into force, as 2 means of reprisals, measures against German trade, which the German government now try to maintain were th ecause of their submarine policy. “The Germans maintain that in the cases of the Arabic, the E-13 and the Ruel, they were on aiming at the destruction of hostile ships, and in nowise the destruction of helpless per- sons. The death roll of the Arabic, the shelling of British sailors as they were swimming ashore after aban- doning the E-13 and the firing on the crcw of the Ruel who were attempting t0 save themselves in the boats, suffi- ciently answer this claim. Hard to Explain. “With regard to the German Te- | fusal to submit the Baralong case and the three cases put forward by the Eritish government for investigation hy an impartial neutral tribunal, this rction seems hard to explain if the Cermans they say of the guilt of the British commander and the innocence of the perpetrators of the three outrages cited by the British government. “So far as Great Britain is con- cerned, it is entirely untrue to state that the British government have left unfilled a just demand for investiza- tion. They have proposed it and it is the Germans who have rejected it doubtless because they know full well that the cases in which they are de- fendants would be decided against them by any impartial tribunal. Hard-to-Cure Skin Troubles May Find in Cuticura Soap and Ointment The torpedo exploded ! the same moment | Speedy, Grateful and Permanent Relief. Besides, anyone anywhere may try them before he buys them. Free Sample Each With 32-page Skin Book by return mail to any sufferer from skin troubles or scalp troubles with loss of hair, who has failed to obtain per- manent relief from other remedies. For Free Ssmples address postal-card “Cuticura, Dept. XX, Boston, Mass.” | Sold n every town and village ia U. 8. are really so convinced as | IS MORE POPULAR French Medal Was First Given By Napoleon—Many Wear It (Correspondence of The Associated Dress.) Paris, Dec. 29.—The red ribbon on increasing numbers of weather-stain- ed blue jackets, and the frequent ap- peals to popular imagination by the military parades behind the war zone incidental to the decoration of heroes from the front, have given a remark- able increase in popularity to the gion of Honor. This imperiai institu- tion, handed down through the Res- toration, the Second Republic and the Second Empire, was not accepted without reserve by the more democra- tic Third Republic and has gone through some vicissitudes since. Napoleon's first idea was to reward military devotion and gallant services on the field of battle. It was only later, when he realized the importance of making war on Great Britain's commerce as well as upon her fleet and army, that he used the decora- tion to incite civilian effort. were given at the time that abuses would result. There was no scandal, however, during the Empire and the first known traffice in the decoration came to light in 1822, when an agency engaged in the selling of false decora- tions was unearthed. The scandal of 1887 was more serious. In that case it was ¢ decorations, involving a son-in-law of the president of the republic, Grev latter's resignation. Some les: spicious cases have developed since, but the supposition put forth at aif- ferent times, that the Legion of Honor was always for sale at a price, was certainly exaggerated. There was, perhaps, more foundation for the opinion of the undecorated, that poli- tical influence had a great deal to do with the distribution of the honor among civilians. Origin of Legion. At its origin the Legion of Honor comprised a Grand Council or direct- ory, composed of 7 grand officers and 16 cohorts, each cohort counting 7 grand officers, 20 commandants, 30 officers and 350 legionaries named for life by the grand council. The grand council and the cohorts were suppres- sed by a law reorganizing the order in 1816, and the disposition of that law were costly incorporated into the present charter of the order, which dates from March 16, 1852. The president of the republic is the Grand Master of the Legion of Honor, whose affairs are now administered by a Grand Chancellor named by the chief executive of- the republic, and a coun- ¢il of the order comprising a General Secretary, Vice President and ten members. The corps of legionaries is composed of Chevaliers, Office Commandants, Grand Officers Grand The membership is limited to nd Crosses, 50 Grand officers, Commande 2,000 of- ficers 12,000 Chevaliers or Knigh on whom the ation is conferred not figure limited membership, according to the rules. In time of peace, to Dbe admit- ted to the Legion of Honor one rust have exercised civilian or military functions during 20 years with humor and distinction. To be promoted to any rank superior to that of Knight it is indispensable to have passed through the grade immediately infer- jor; the period of four years as a Knight, two years as an Officer, three years as a Commander, five years &s a Grand Officer. For exceptional cases of gallantry or extraordina services in time of war or peace *hese periods may be reduced, but in no case may a Knight be advanced to the grade of Commander without having first been promoted to the rank of Officer. Le- con- Is Five-Pointed Star. The decoration of the Legion Honor is a five double-pointed star, with a medallion in the center with the head of the republic in relief, and the words “French Republic, 1870” in a circular border. On the other side the medallion bears two tricolor flags with the device, “Honneur ct Patrie.” The star which is enamel- led in white is of silver for the Knights, and gold for the Offic The only dlstinction made in the form of the decoration itself for the differ- ent ranks is that of size, being 11-3 inches in diameter for the Knizhts and Officers, and 2% inches in diame- ter for the Commanders. The | Knights wear the decoration on the left side of the chest, attached to a red moire ribbon, the Officers wear it the same place and with the same sib- hon, but with a red rosette attached. Commanders wear the decoration around their neck, attached to a red moire ribbon wider than that of offi- cers and Knights. Grand Officers in 1dition to the cross wear on the left side of the breast a five double-point- ed silver star set with diamonds. The Grand Crosses wear the decoration at- tached to a red sash passing over the | right shoulder and also on the :oft | side of the chest another double | pointed star similar to that of the Grand Office Carries Pension. It is not membership in the Legion carries with it a pension to soldirrs or officers who have lost a member or have lost the use of a member the result of wounds received in bat- tle. Knights receive 250 francs a | vear, Office 500 francs, Command- ers 1,000 francs, Grand Officers, 2,000 francs and Grand Crosses, 3,000 | francs Membership in the Legion of Honor lost, for the same causes that is llable to lose his civic right, that is to say, in cases of conv tion for criminal offences or in case | of bankruptey. | The ce of the Legion of Honor, | vatied gencrally “the Chancellerie,” that Honor known of generally is man Warnings | question of the sale of real Jules | and finally bringing about the | and | | Von of | I On Appoval Then Pay for it in $5 payments if you decide to l\eep it. The one Standard “Talking Machine” of the world—this $35 Columbia Grafonola. With a full outfit of double-disc records—12 selections, your own choice. On 3 aays’ free trial—the whole outfit sub- jeet to your acceptance and approval. $38.90 BRODRIB & WHEELER For machine and full outfit of records 138 MAIN STREET s a beautiful building on the Ieft bank of the Seine, facing the Tull>r- ies Gardens. The original structurc was erected between 1782 and 1789 by Rousseau for the Prince Frederic of Salm-Kyrbourg. It was inhabited by Madame de Stael for a time was bought by the Leglan of Honor in 1804 to be used as headquarters Chancellor. Burned Commune in 1871, it the original plans by voluntary sub- scriptions of members of the orde:r. In the Salons of the palace are gath- ered a great many interesting work of art, among them a splendid full life portrait of the “First Consul” by Yvon, an apotheosis of Napoleon, by Maillot, and a ceiling by J. P. Lau- rens representing the creation of the Legion of Honor. daring the was rebuilt on Educates Daughters. Besides pensions to crippled bers, the Legion of Fonor educates the daughters of its legionaries in three different institutions, the inal of which as established Jeoun in 18505 anized in the Denis in 1809 he second W ancient abbey at and hecame the orin- cipal institution. Others were found- ed in 1810, but three only survived, Saint Denis, Ecoun and des Loges. Each institution has accommodations for 400 free places for daughters of members with the rank of Captain or equivalent, without fortunes. Daugh- ters, grand-daughters, sisters and nieces of members are admitted to places in each institution at the expense of the family. The date of admission is from 9 to 12 vears of age and the girls graduate in seven years. , GERMAN FUGITIVE BELIEVED DROWNED Wedell lll ted llolt‘ as Ring- leader of Alleged Plot to Furnish AmCrican Passports to Reservists. New York, Von Wedell, here on /4, 1915, as ringleader of an leged conspiracy to furnish Ame passports to German resery turning home by neutral port lieved to be dead, according to announcement made by the feder prosecuting authorities here yesterday Advices received from England, it was said, indicate that Von Wedell, who was taken from the Scandina- vian-American liner Bergensfjord by the British authorities while attempt- ing to escape from this country, was drowned with many others when a naval vessel conveying him from Kirkwall to a British alien enemy de- tention camp, struck a mine and was sunk. Von Wedell's wife, who disappear- cd when he made his escape, i lieved to have made her way to her home in Germany, via dam. 19 indicted Jan. —Hans Adam be- safely Rotter- HONESTY QUALITY RELIABILITY HEALTH of the order and as the residence of the | mem- | | building ! report Lincoln's | suspended pending an | Monday morning. S | Febru- ' I'was eleven years old until I was seven- In $5 payments or terms agreeable Hallinan Bldg GERMAN SPY FLEES FROM U. S. MARSHAL Ignatius T. T. Lincoln Was Being Held Here for Extradition to England. | New York, Jan. Lincoln, a former British Parliament tessed German spy, and who was be- ing held here pending extradition to England, escaped from a United States ixl(‘]\uty marshal last Saturday, it was and has not been 19—Ignatius T. T. of tha self-con- member and a | learned yesterday | seen since. It at the jail that Lin- reported s stated had Sta Wi coln's escape not been to the United marshal until vesterday | James M. Power, U marshal in Brooklyn, said prisoner had Dbeen at thc tederal to confer with his counsel, Deputy Johnson had failed to disappearance untii Monday, two days after it occurred nd for this reason Johnson had been investigation On behalf of Johnson it was said that he feared to report the escape of Lincoln and undertook an inde- pendent search for the man from Sat- urday afternoon at 4 o’clock until hited — States that the that Lincoln was arrested here several months ago on charges preferred hy the British consulate. A few days previous to his arrest ILincoln had written and published a story in which he confessed to having been 2 | spy for the &German intelligence of- fice after he had becomse a naturaliz- ed Englishman. Lincoln was born In Hungary. “I DON'T SUFFER ANY MORE” “Feel Like a New Person,” says Mrs. Hamilton. | | | | New Castle, Ind.—‘From the time Allen & Co. 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Many weeks of cold winter weather ahead of and the warm coat bought at so low a COST is a goo investment. Other Winter AMERICAN LADY CORSETS—Just to intrg duce style numbers 53E, we shall sell a limited numbe| of these $2.00 CORSETS AT $1.50. Coats, Now $10, $12.50, $15 and $17.