New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 5, 1916, Page 9

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1916. F—-————M_—-——————-——_—-_—_ WILSON AND LANSING T0 CONFER MONDAY ONLUSITANIA GASE (Continued From First Page.) cabled posals report regarding those pro- The Kocl- N organ of the says that the propo- absolutely inacceptable, of Mr. Lansing. Zeitung rty, wisghe Volks Catholic p: sals are as their: acceptance would signify the abandonment of the cntire German submarine camr merce of t} the Lusitan Zodtun correctly Germany of the justified then flat t the com- re ign a allie: qu that, reported reco n say i nize that Lusitania we ille by the theory there can be only refusal the sinking and un- repri answer— of one Tension Evidently Lesseni created in the *ning. s do not today. The Kr says it is neces the reasons The tension devklopments evidently i afternoon situation owever, by the latest Lusitania case Most of the discuss the uz Zeitung, ry to em- which should Chancellor Von Bethmann- Hollweg in deciding not to meet the demands of the United States, and adds: “The chancellor will have to ask what America means by again sud- denly raising the question of the gen eral principle involved in the Lu tania affair and demanding that we adopt a position completely at vari ance with the one we took, clearly and without ambiguity, six months ago. He will have to decide whether this action by America does not re- flect intentions which could not be refmoved by concessions however great, on our part, but could be met only by firm resolution. D Tmpression of Wea CSS. “The chancellor will have to con- sider whether it will not make on our allies, our enemies and neutrals an impression of weakness by no means justified by our successes and military position to abandon our former standpoint and make a con- fession of having acted contrary to in- ternational law—a confession which would be used for all time to prove the truth of the slanders which have been heaped upon us. The chancel- lor in particular will have to examine the question whether, if we should comply with the new American de- mands, we would not thereby allow ouy hands to be bound in the strug- gle for existence by abandoning a means of warfare which, resting on technical superiority, might contrib- ute substantially to forcing our ene- mies to yield.” In conclusion the Kreuz Zeitung says: “There cannot be the slightest doubt that the government and peo- ple cléarly recognize the limits to our comcessions to America which are im- posed by military necessities and the dignity of the German empire. Our resolution that under no circum- stances shall these limits be over- Is §t. Cyr Rea Society Would Ily Thompson? Liketo Find Out JEAN t E- SAINT CYR, WITH*HIS “SURF MATTRESS i Society in New York, Palm Beach, and elsewhere is tremendously tated over the printed stori about Mr. and Mrs. 7 BRAR DR It is alleged that St. Cyr is not en titled to that name, but in reality John H. E. Thompson, a former ha- berdasher’s clerk and chorus man of New York, who assumed the name SENC His present wife was the widow of James H. Smith, the weal- thy New York banker and clubman, who, because of his taiturnity, w: known as “Silent” Smith. suddenly in Japan soon after his marriage to Mrs. William Rhkine- lander Stewart, leaving a fortune es- timated at $75,000,000. The widow received $3,000,000, it was said. My Smith’s daughter by a former mar- riage, Anita Stewart, was married to Rrince Miguel of Braganza, son of Jean Cyr. agi- | He died | throne of For- is the second the pretender to the tugal. The present marriage of St. Cyr, who is called Thompson. Ira Peek, father of Mrs. Caroline Redfield, the first Mrs. ! Cyr, was a -millionaire when he died forty vears ago, and in 1912, when his estate was distributed amonz his heirs, Mrs. Redfield, later Mrs. St. Cyr, reccived §$388,763. At her death the estate amounted to a little more than $100,000. Action has been taken to open the probate of her will in Westchester county, N. ¥. Soon after St. Cyr's marriage last April to Mrs. Smith a New York newspaper called him “a young man who pops up from nowhere to marry elderly widows with millions.” The accompanying picture was taken at Palm Beach, a few ‘d ys ago, as St. Cyr was about to {enter the surf with his inflated “surf mattr z LIKE BARALONG CASE. Crew of British Trawler Refuse To stepped would not weakened even if the course of events in the last eighteen months had not brought one political or military success after an- other and bettered Germany’s position in the struggle against overwhelming odds.” War Zone Anniversary. The Germania recalls the fact that February 4 is the anniversary of the issuance of the German proclamation establishing a war zone about the British Isles. It says the most imn- portant consequence was destruction of the Lusitania. “This case, so far from being set. tted, has reached an especially criti- cal point,” the article continues. “We " cannot understand what moved Amer- ica to take her present step. It is most certain that the sinking of the Lu tania was absolutely within the pro- visions of the German proclamation, aad therefore there can be no talk of [llegality unless our commercial war roundabout Great Britain is to be de- prived of its basis.” The Germania refrains from fur- ther comment, saying: ‘“Perhaps a better opportunity will soon be of- tered.” Frankfurter Zeitung View. Amsterdam, TFeb The Frank- further Zeitung in an edito cussing the relations betw many and the United Statc 3 “The great difficulty in the pute lies in the combination of the epecific Lusitania with the gen- eral question of submarine warfare. The danger is that the American government will bring other matters to a decision simultaneously, clearly with the object that if no arrange- ment is ched with Germany over the general question of marine it will a cover for decisions be reached behind the which has remained in the minds of the American people ince the torpedo- ing of the Lusitania. The considera- tions of our rights and the moral ground that supports us will have litfle influence on the actions of United States.” dis- case act a that bitternes warfare weighty may very the POINCARE Feb p. m.—President. today received Colonel M. House and the American ambas- sador, William G. § and talked with them for some time. It was Colonel House second interview with the president. AT OF $1,000. Cleveland, O., Feb. de- velopments in the controversy be- tween Featherweight Champion Johnny Kiibane and George Chaney sver their proposed title match for fifteen rounds at Baltimore March 17 came today when Kilbane posted a POSTS FORF New Rescue Zeppelin Raiders in North Sea Berlin, Feb. 5, (By wireless to Say- ville).—Comparisons with the Bara- long case, in which British sailors re- fused quarter to drowning German seamen, according to official German statements, are drawn by German newspapers in discussing the case of the missing Zeppelin L-19. The Over- seas News Agency summarizes the case In this wise: ‘“‘German naval air- ship L-19 has not returned from a reconnoitering trip. A British news agency reports that the airship and her crew were seen drifting in the North Sea by the English trawler King Ste- phen from Grimsby and that the sub- the British crew, the British sailors giving as a reason for their rsfusal that the German crew outnumbered them. “German newspapers, discus: case, draw comparisons Baralong incident.” A MOORISH ELEMENT UNFOLDS IN SPRING MILLINERY THIS YEAR was refused b: with the =5 ‘With a brown and white checked suit goes this tall turban of brown Milan straw, almost overwhelmed by { a brave white feather, airy and light its dimensious are high. The tail- Torfeit of /$1,000 with a al sport- ing editor to mcet Chaney in two matches. ored bow of brown straw in front is | also smart. . merged craft, asked for rescue which ing the ! SHIP ON FIRE AT SEA. Wirel Reports Texas, 500 Miles Out, With Blaze in Hold. Halifax, S., Feb. 5—A fire in t{he hold of the steamer Texas, about 500 miles southeast of St. Johns, N. ¢ | sages was reported two radio mes- received by the Canadian ma- rine department last night. The first message, which came from the Brit- | ish steamer Howth head, bound from Norfolk, for Dublin, said merely that in | | the Texas was on fire, while a later message sent by the steamer Siberia, York for London, said that the and that the voyase New | fire was under control, Texas was procedding on her hatches battened. The name Texas is borne by sever- al ships. It is thought here that tb vessel referred to in the dispatches i the Swedish steamer which left ' Newport News for Christiania on Jan- uary 27. i with | | $30,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIP. Ieb. 5.—By the terms of the will Philip Nichols Bliss, who here recently a fund of $30,000 hed for a permanent schol- Danbury of | dicd is establ at Sheffield ity. | | arship School, | Yale Unive: | in cientific The foundation was of $14,000 by Jate Starr Hoyt Nichols of Dan- , whose estate Mr. Bliss inherited in trust. Mr. Bliss provided | will for an additional $16,000. The scholarship is 1o be for natives of Danbury or residents of this y and the holders are to he decided by competitive examinations. provided a bequest the bur in his MAJOR SIMMONS DEAD. Hartford, Feb. 5—Major William G. mmons, one of the best known ternal the suddenly and men of city died of tl vears of age. be- He a high member of the Put- apoplexy just fore was 64 o'clock afternoon. He we degree Mason, 2 nam Phalanx, Guard Veters of city Corps, and Chamber Commer and a steward of the South ¥ Methodist Episocpal church. He w president of the W. G. Simmons Cor- poration. APPA London, UNDECIDE 1:13 p. m.—The announced today that es received from the British Feb, 5, fereign office despat ambassador at Washington show that { the status of the Appam has not vet been decided by the American gov- ernment. On th 1ccount the British officia are not in a position to make a statement on this subject. City items f i Mr. and Mrs. William Lambert of Stanley street were married twenty- five years ago yesterday. On the an- niversary of their wedding both were ill with the grip. Mr. Lambert is 85 vears of age and his wife is about twenty vears his junior. Miss Chestnut joined } ! i abeth reet, Schweitzer who w the Clifton-Kelly-Docks mpany, a musical organization, been compelled to postpone i because of illness. her home with of to 1 391 s e has °r debut She is confined to the grip, BLAZE IN WAREHOUSE. Ottawa Exper Another re—Damage ! ences Mys- terious 0.000. Ottawa, Ont., Teb. out e broke the C Limited, which is filling large war orders for the entente allies. The flames were confined to a factory building which was filled with tarpaulins, woolens and military uniforms. The fire destroved the plant and the estimated damage is about $20,- 000. There were eight employes in the building at the time of the fire, but all escaped. The origin of the fire is not known. The company was engaged in the manufacture of orders for haversacks and clothing for the entente allies. The value of stock in the plant at the time of the fire has not been estimated. last in large plant of aham, night Grant,” Holden, SIX MEN PLEAD GUILTY. Recently Indicted in Election Fraud Case in Indiana. Indianapolis. Ind., Feb. 5—Six men recently indicted ith a number of others charged with misdemeanors in violating the clection laws in the last election pleaded guilty today The six are: Weyland Sanders, police ser- geant; Lee Stringe patrolman; James Lucas, bailiff city court; Hugh Costello, politician; Michael O'Con- nor. saloonkeeper; Tony Donnelly, precinct worker. Each was fined $25 and costs with the exception of Cos- tello whose fine was fixed at $50. The men were charged with —assault and battery on voters. Samuel V. Perrott, chief of police, was indicted with the men who plead-. ed guilty today. His trial has not been set. GAMBLERS New London, Feb. ef the recent raid by in this city the gambling place FINED. —As the result state policemen keepers of three were given sixty day Jail sentences by Judge Coit in the police court this morning and fined $100 and costs each. One other proprietor was fined $100, two house- men $75 each and over forty fre- quenters were finea $15 each. Ap- peals were taken in the cases where jail terms were imposed. SUCCESS TALKS, fifty boys serie oL M. C. 3 evening, ally for be given the in first the department last erie are arranged employed boys and h Friday evening at 8:30 o’clock during the month of February. E. W. Christ, president of the Chamber of Commerce, was the speaker last evening. Rev. Dr, G, W, C. Hill, pastor of the South Congre- gational church, will speak at a ban- quet of the Right Living club Mon- day evening. THIS IS AMONG THE LAST APPEARANCES OF FUR THIS SEASON ttended talks' espec will Navy blue velvet, cut on the sim- plest lines, with a low shoulder seam and full skirt, gives this luxuriant suit. The choker collar is of gray squirrel to match the double band- ing on the bottom of the box coat, [ AGED EDUCATOR ILL, | LOSES USE OF EYES i | { | | Educators and many others throughout the country read with deep regret of the illness of Dr. James B. Angell, president emeritus of the Universi of Michigan, who is con- fined to his home and is reported to be in a seriously weakened condition as the result of overexertion in at- tempting to reply personally to sev- eral hundred congratulatory letters re- ceived on his eighty-seventh birthday. The work on his correspondence proved too severe a strain on his fail- [ wite. ing sight, and the aged educator is now said to be unable to use his eyes. His physicians, however, say he may recover his sight in time, INQUEST INTO DEATH OF SECTION HANDS Coroner Davis Has Engineer, Fire- man and Flagman of Engine Summoned. Westbrook, Feb. hand killed here yesterday by a light freight engine was Carino Donato, aged twenty-nine, who leaves a wife and children in Italy. The identifica- tion was made by means of a bank book found in the clothes by the un- dertaker. The book showed deposits of $200. An additional $100 was found sewed in the clothes. The second man to die was Roscoe Sarni, who }ad been taken to New London. The third man struck w Dominick Devargo of this town. He will probably recover. Coroner S. B. Davis has ordered an inquest at his office in Middletown next Wednesday The engineer, fireman and flagman who were on the light engine have been summoned. —The section HITS STATE COMMISSIONERS. Waterbury, Feb. 5.—The procedure of the office of the state pure food and dairy commissions in Hartford was criticised for dilatoriness by Judge Wm. J. Larkin, Jr., and Prosecutor James A. Peasley in city court this morning in hearings on violations of the oleomargarine law. The evidence in the cases was secured by the Hart- forad office last July but the facts were not made known until November, and the warrants not asked for until re- cently. Because of the dilatory proced- ure suspended sentences were at once given without evidence on pleas of not guilty. 23 AUTO FATALITIES New Haven, Feb. going over the records Coroner Mix finds that there were twenty-three automobile fatalitics in New Haven county in 1915. Nine of these were in the lim- its of the city of New Haven. There were eleven deaths from trolley acci- dents in the same period. 5.—By VAN DYKE W ke, hington, Van er to The Neth- home on leave American minis erlands, of absence, conferred briefly with Secretary Lans- ing and Counselor Polk at the state de- partment today on interferences with s and also the restrictions on neutral shipping. Mr. Van. Dyke will discuss the subjects more fully la- ter. WILLING TO RE. York, Railway Co., DJUST RATES. New Feb. 5—The Pac t its rates and Southern | e s willing to read- ke those between ¢ York and the ports of Galveston | and New Orleans uniform, L. Spence, traffic director of the road, | stated at the application to be per- | mitted to continue, under the Panama Canal its control of the Morgan line of steamships. Mr. Spence, under cross examination, said that suell rates now are not controlled by the Southern Pacific but by competition between all-water routes from port to port. TO NAME U. S. MEMBER. Washington, Feb. 5—Secretary Lansing today promised to consider the appointment of a United States member to the joint commission to | settle the Mexican boundary dispute caused by the shifting of the Rio Grande Since the overthrow of the | Madero government, the American | commissionership has been vacant. This makes a very stunning outfit for the hiker. Gen, Carranza has appointed a com- | aay DEATHS AND FUNERALS. Singleton Hutchinson. Singleton Hutchinson, 25 years old, died yesterday at St. Francis’ pital following an operation for pendicitis. Mr. Hutchinson came to this country from Ireland six vear ago and was for some time the local manager of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea company. He is survived by his The funeral will be held to- at 2:30 o'clock from his late Wadsworth street in Man- hos- ap- morrow home on chester. Albert 3. Magson. Albert Bingham Magson, the year and one-half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Magson of 40 Pearl Court, died early today The funeral will be held Tuesday and Rev. Dr. T. Edwin Brown, former pastor of the First Baptist church, where Mr. Magson was for a number of years sexton, will officiate. Interment will be in Fair- view cemetery Mrs, Minnie M. Hesse. Mrs. Minnie M. Hesse, e of Wil- liam Hesse, of 440 Church street, died at the local hospital this morning of apoplexy following 'child-birth The baby is well. Besides her husband and baby, Mrs. Hesse leaves a five ye daughter, Eleanor. Mrs. 43 years, ten montis and thirteen da old and was born in St. Louis, Mo. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 o'clock, but complete arrangements have not been made. was George Jones. The funeral of George Jones of South Main street was held from his late home this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Rev. C. E. Jones, assistant rector at St. Mark’s church, conducted the services and interment was in Fairview cemetery. Triends of the family acted as pall bearers. Mrs., Louise A. Pickett. The funeral of Mrs. Louise A. Pick- ett, formerly of this city, was held from her home in New Haven this morning and interment was in Fair- view cemetery, this city. Rev. C. E. Jones conducted tne services at the grave. RACES WITH DEATH TO DIE AT HOME Martin Nelson Dies at His Parents' Home on East Street Today. By the death of Nelson, son of Mr Nelson of 563 IZast street at his par- ents’ home this morning, the grim reaper has closed the final chapter on a pretty romance, a happy family and ended the earthly career of one of the best known Swedish young men in this city. Mr. Nelson, wh but years of age, died after a lingering ness and his last wish was that might die at home. At the time was living in Detroit, Mich and realizing his condition he at once start ed for New Britain, Although he was given every accomodaton en route, the long trip exhausted him and when he arrived at Springfield about a week ago he was too weak to proceed fur- ther and his relatives met him there and brought him home in an automo- bile. Thus. his wish that he might d in the home city of his childhood days was granted him. About two years ago Mr, contracted a serious disease derwent treatment at the W sanitarium. While there he a oung woman patient from 1 ven. When both were discharged cured their friendship continucd and ended in a happy mar- riage about a year ago. Mr. Nelson was a steamfitter by trade and went to Detroit and secured lucrative employment at the Ford automobile works. He purchased a home in De- troit and was living happly with his wife and baby when he was again taken with the illness, from which he never recovered. Besides his wife and child and parents, Mr Nelson leaves three ters, Mrs Ernest Carlson of this city, Mrs, Adolph Johnson of Berlin and Miss Hulda Nelson, who lives at home. He also leave four brothers, BEmil, Charles, George and Axel. The young man’s father is one of the most proms= inent members of the Swedish Luth- eran church and is caretaker of the Martin Leonard and Mrs. August was n he Nelson and u 1ingford met New his Mrs. Fidelia Joyce. The funeral of Mrs. Fidelia Jovce, who died Thursday night at the Arch- er Home in Windsor, was held this af- ternoon. Rev. H. W. Maier officiated and interment was in Fairview ceme- tery, this city. O. BUSINESS GAINING. Receipts for Past Month Far in Ex- cess of Previous Year. Assistant Postmaster ©. J. Mun- son has completed his monthly re- port for the business at the post of- fice for the past month which shows a gain of $1,986.62 for that period. The total receipts amounted to $13 223.15, compared with $11,236.58 | 1915, Secretary F. Cadwell of the postal savings bank reports that there were 50 new accounts opened during the month. Since July, 1915, there has been 334 new deposits, making a total of 1,405 at present. The total of deposits during the past month was $7,116 and withdrawals amounted to $3,455, leaving a total of $78,673 on deposit. A gain of $9,000 has been noted from July to the end of Jan- uary over the same time a year pre- vious. The children’s account, which was opened some time ago, show that the “kiddies” are taking an ac- tive interest in the institution. 3y the sale of cards and stamps to the youngsters the deposits have reached $39.80. P. ) SHERMAN FOR PRESIDENT. Chicago, Feb. 5—The candidacy of U. S. Senator L. Y. Sherman of Illinois for republican nominee for president was endorsed today by the Illinois republican state central com- mittee. Peoria was selected for the meeting place of the republican state convention April 21. PURSUING BANDITS. El Paso, Tex., Feb. Carranza troops from Chihuahua City are pur- suing bandits headed toward Ojinaga, according to a report to the Mexican consulate here tod Francisco Villa with a few followers, is believed to be headed in that direction. 5. MONEY FOR CONSCIENCE FUND. Washington, Feb. 5.—The treasury conscience fund was enriched today by two contributions, one of $4,876.50 from a New York lawyer on behalf of a client. The other was two ten cent pieces from an unknown person in Michigan, who suggested they be used to support a minister of the gos- pel. RUSSELDL REA DEAD. | London, Feb. 5, 2:35 p. m.—Russell Rea, ship owner, merchant and Lib- eral member of the house of com- | mons since 1910, is dead. He was | born in 1846. :RET OF RESERVE BOARD hington, Feb. RE Wa 5.—The federal reserve board issued a statement to- expressing its regret at the ¢ position evidenced in some states to draw a line of distinction and cleav age between state and national banks which are members of the federal re- serve system. FIRE IN DORMITORY. Andover, Mass.,, Feb. 5.—The Park House, a private dormitory at Philips- Andover Academy, which was erected in 1834 as a residence for Andover Record building. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon. SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR PARLIAMENT FIRE 15 RELEASED (Continued From First Page.) court, which accounts for the body not being found before. In Temporary Quarters. The Canadian Parliament terday in the auditorium of Victoria Museum. Speaker was without his robes of office, were destroyed in Thursd fire. Premier Borden read messages Of condolence from King George off Great Britain, from the Duke of Con naught, the governor general, and from the provinces. He announce that there would be a searching in vestigation into the ca of the fird and that the business the sessiol would be continued without interrup: tion. met yes the Roya Sevigny] which) night's) Reminded of Louvain, Wilfred Laurier, Oppositiol leader, joined in the expression of de termination to continue the work of Parliament and added “When we gaze upon the ruins of the hill, while we still trust that & may be the result of accident, we ard reminded of the ruins of Louvain and the ruins of Rheims, not caused b; accident, but by a cruel foe. If therd is anything which the present calam ity should impress upon us it is the duty of resolutely going on with om work and doing everything possibld to bring the murderers to justic The which the fire intefy rupted, last night, was completed and the House adjourned to meet at the usual hour on Monday. Loss About $3,000,000. David Ewart, consutling of the public works depa mated the loss at $3,000,000. however, that it would double that amount to burned building. Colonel Sherwood, the Dominion police, there was no ground for rumors tha the fire was of incendiary origin. Ax explanation of how the fire starte which has been accepted by Colone Sherwood was supplied yesterday bS the policeman who was on duty at the senate entrance. The policeman that he saw ze in a pile of newspapers in thd He attempted to puf chemical extinguishe) and failing ran for help. When he returned with another extinguishel the fire had swept through the room and was beyond his control. Thd room was lined with wood and com pletely filled with reading stands and S newspapers. Sir business architeol tment esti He said, ably cosg th pro replace commissiongr of said yesterda room. it out with a HOUSE REPORT. Feb, 5.—The ARING New York, of clearing house banks companies for the week they hold $170,405,870 ex of legal requirements. a decrease of 5,870 from week statemen and trus| shows tha reserve Thig 1as1 $100,000 SCRANTON FIRE., Scranton, Pa., Feb. —The Casej building in this city which was oc: cupied by seve business concerns and in which the Lyceum theater wa located v destroyed by fire today] The fire started in the basement o the Filler Casket company and spreag damaged by fire to The property missioner for Mexico. Theological Semina professors, W loss was small. rapidly. The loss, it is estimated & $100,000.