New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1916, Page 1

2 HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS zrEtE NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” ME BETTER BUSINE PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1916 —-TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1874 FATHER IN GOOD HEALTH, WAITE'S WIFE TESTIFIES Dentist Accused of Murder Sees Her for First Time Since His Arrest MYSTERIOUS ‘K. ADAMS’, WHO SENT WARNING, IDENTIFIED State Forging Strong Chain of Evi- Link—Prisoner dence, Link By Pointed Out By Garage Employe, Undertaker and Elbalmer—Rela- tives in Law Also Take Witness Stand to Aid Prosecution. New York, May 24.—The trial of Dr. Arthur Warren Waite for the mur- “der of his father-in-law, John E. Peck * of Grand Rapids, Mich., advanced to- day to an exposition of motives sup- posed to lie behind the alleged crime. Technical evidence to prove that the young dentist killed Mr. Peck by dos- ing him with arsenic was virtually fin- ished when court convened this morn- ing. To support the contention that Dr. ‘Waite committed murder in the hope of gaining possession of the Peck for- tune and that his character and career were such as to lend color to this hy- pothesis the district attorney was pre- pared to call to the stand the defend- ant’s wife, her brother, Percy Peck, and Mrs. Margaret Horton, the young woman with whom Waite shared a “studio” in a New York hotel. The district attorney holds that Mrs. Waite may testify to any material facts relating to the alleged murder of her father so long as she does not disclose a confidential communication made by her husband. Mrs. Waite has avowed her willingness to appear as a witness for the prosecution. Plans for the defense have not been disclosed, but those who attended the trial yesterday believed they gained an inkling from the persistence with which Waite’s attorney developed every bit of evidence showing that the defendant always had conducted him- self as a person of refinément and breeding. An inference gained from the cross examination was that one of the theories to support a plea of in- sanity would be that a man such as Waite was described could not commit the crime alleged except under the impulse of a diseased mind. It is believed that the defendant’s counsel will put him on the stand. Mrs. Horton in Court. ‘Mrs. Margaret Horton, who was ex- pected to be an important witness for the state today, arrived at court early, accompanied by her husband and her gister, Miss Helen Weaver. Waite's brother-in-law, Percy Peck, the lat; ter’s wife and Mrs. Catherine . Peck, Mrs, Waite aunt, also were on hand promptly. ‘Willilam Licieley, paying teller in a bank where Waite cashed a check for $9,300, after suspicion first was di- rected at him, and Jack Pooley, an employe of a garage where Waite kept his automobile, were the first wit- nesses today. Eugene O. Kane, who embalmed Peck’s body, and who sub- sequently received $9,000 in bills from Waite also was recalled. Pooley identified him as one he had seen talking with Waite in the garage about the time it was said the check was cashed at the bank. John Cunniff, a special officer at- tached to the district attorney’s of- fice, recalled, told of having received from Kane a bottle containing a sam- ple of the fluid which, Kane said, was used in embalming the Body of Peck. Cunniff also identified several medical books found in Waite's apartment. One of them, he said, had been marked at a passage dealing with arsenic pois- oning. Dr. Perry Schurtz of Grand Rapids, Mich., who performed the first autopsy on the body of John E. Peck was the next witn g “N Adams” Tdentified. The sender of the mysterious “K. Adams” telegram, which has figured in the Waite case was identified as Elizabeth B. Hardwick of Somerville, N 1t the trial tods This is the telegram sent from New York to Grand Rapids, urging Percy Peck that an autopsy be held on his father's body. Mrs. Clara Louise Peck Waite faced her husband, Dr. Waite, in the court for the first time today when she took the stand as a witness against him. Mrs. Waite, dressed in mourning, came into the court room so quietly that few observed her as she took a seat be- hind the jury box as her brother, Per- cy Peck, was testifying. Dr. Waite who had been sitting with bowed head all the forenoon looked at his wife but she appeared not to see him. o Mrs. Waite testified concerning her father’s visit from Grand Rapids to New York and said that Waite sug- gested that Dr. Albertus A. Moore be called to see her father. “We—that is, father, Dr. Waite ana (Continued on Third Page.) WOMEN ON RAMPAGE IN PRIEST’S HOUSE Break Down Door and Smash Fur- niture in Bridgeport Parsonage THIRTEEN ARE ARRESTED Father Panik and Others in House Barricade Themsclves on Upper Floor—Bishop Nilan Refuses to Re- ceive Delegation. Bridgeport, May 24—A squad of police officers was needed today to control the crowd which gathered outside the rectory of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slavonian Roman Catho- lic church when a. score of women parishioners, angered over parish matters began to break up the furni- ture within the building. Thirteen arrests were made at the outset, and then the trouble quieted down. Rev. Father Gaspard Panik, acting pastor, came here from Torrington where he is pastor of the Sacred Heart church, to serve temporarily because of the death of Father Matthew Jankola. Trouble between two factions in the parish came to the surface and one side has been expressing dissatisfaction with Father Panik’s administration of parish bus- iness, especially objecting to selec- tions he had made of persons who were to perform specific duties about' the church. Women Break Down Door. Twenty women went to the rectory today and demanded that Father Panik depart. Wlhen they were re- fused admission they broke down a door. Father Panik and a priest from New York City, who was his guest, with the household employes, re- treated upstairs and barred the doors to the invaders. The women not having strength enough to force the doors expended their energy in smashing the furniture in the room down stairs. The disturbance had drawn to the church and rectory a large number of persons and as the peace of the com- munity was being greatly disturbed a call was sent for the police and a squad went over from the . second precinct. As fast as arrests were made and the prisoners taken to the station the crowd constantly increased in numbers, and massed itself at the rectory. They stood outside the station and watched proceedings. For a while the ecrowd did not know what had happened, and the police them- selves were a little mystified at what had occurred. One of the officers who had been in the rectory thonght the women as furniture smashers had been quite a success as very little of it had been left in usable shape. A delegation from the parish went to sea Bishop Nilan at Hartford Mon- day but he would not receive it. Under arrest for breach of peace and injury to property are: Annie Hanshik, aged 16; Pstonia, 29; Agnes Adams, 20; Mary Pivorvarnik, 21; Mary Jurof, 38; Mary Rivasute, 21; Annie Drantic, 28; Jessie Elisonie, 29; Katie ‘l‘ellr‘k 28; Mary Caco, 2 Annie Galla, Bertha Veidan, 22; Mary Zitka, 22. BRANDEIS FAVORED Senate Judiciary Committee Votes 10 Catherine to 8 to Recommend His Nomination As Associate Justice. Washington, May 24.—The senate Judiciary committee voted 10 to 8 to- day to report favorably to the senate the nomination of Louis D. Brandeis to be associate justice of the Supreme Court. It was strictly a party vote. No plan as to when the nomination will be taken up in the senate has vet been formulated. The action of the committee re- mained in doubt up to the time the vote was taken. Senator Shields, democrat, of Tennessee, arrived in the capital today just in time to cast the deciding vote. Senator Cummins of Towa was the only member of the committee not present. His vote, however, was re- corded against confirmation. Senators voting for confirmation were: Culberson, Overman, Chilton, O’Gorman, Fletcher, Reed, Ashurst, jelds, Walsh and Smith of Georgia. Senators voting against confirma- ictn were: Clark of Wyoming; Nel- son, Dillingham, Sutherland, Brande- see, Borah, Cummins and Works, MURDER CASE NEAR END, Litchfield, May 24.—The John Levandewski of Ter ille ac- cused in the superior court here of the murder of George Meslanka at Terryville during a saloon quarrel was expected to go to the jury dur- ing the afternoon. The morning ses- sion was occupied with arguments of counsel and when court reassem- bled after recess Judge Green deliv- ered his charge to the case of RUSSIAN BARK SUBMARINED. Barcelona, Spain, Tuesday, May 23, via Paris, May 24, 1: Ru bark Regina has been by a submarine Her captatin crew arrived here today. The tain states that near Barcelona he met two life-boats containing the crews of two Italian sailing vessels, both of which were sunk by the same Austrian submarine. sian and cap- SEEKS REMOVAL OF MISSING EXECUTOR Albrecht, Bonded Through Mass. Company Sells Property Then De- parts, Leaving Friends in Dark. Acting through the local agent, F. M. Zimmerman & company, the Massachusetts Bonding and Insuran: company has filed a petition for the removal as executor of the es- tate of the late Catherine Albrecht of Martin Albrecht, who up to a year ago was a resident of this city, but is now of parts unknown. The petitioner, at the time of Al- brecht’s appointment to the execu- torship, went on his bond and it alleged that the missing man has dis- posed of property belonging to the estate, without settling with the heirs, also leaving a number of unpaid bills behind him on his departure. Mr. Zimmerman in his petition asks for the appointment of an adminis- trator in Albrecht’s place. A hear- ing on the petition will be given Mon- day May 29. CARRANZA TO SEND NOTE BY MESSENGER Special Agent Rodgers Does Not Know When It Will Start From Mexico Cit Washington, note from sent to Wg senger, May 24.—The new General Carranza will be hington Dby special mes- Special Agent Rodgers at ment tod: Mr. Rodgers did not of the communication. 1o reach W It is expected shington late next week. Previous reports from Mr. Rodger bave described the attitude of Car- ranza officials as increasingly friendly toward the United States and added that the feeling prevailed among them that the critical period as to the Lorder situation had passed. Officials have attributed this result to General Obregon’s verbal report to General Carranza on his conference Generals Scott and Funston CRAWFORD DIES ‘Was Knocked Down By Auto Owned By at the Capt. Trolley . Greenwich, ford, 20 years Cos Cob Monday mobile of Capt. Hans Taus companied two friends was at the time. Tt is claimed th ford jumped off a moving strect car and in front of the machine, was knocked down by the fender and his skull fractured by contact with the pavement. Crawford lived in Cos Coh. Tauschers have been living at pan Point. Tauscher As He Left 24.—Henry who May old, Craw- was hit at night by an “her, ac- in it Craw- hy The Ship- WORKMEN TO GET BONUS? Rumored That Employes of Landers, Frary & Clark Arve to Receive Five Per Cent. Gift. Tt was said today that officers of Landers, Frary & Clark declared that after June 1, a five per cent. dividend would be paid to all employes of the company. Details in connection with the new plan are somewhat meager. The adoption of the bonus s: in the concern is the second move to- ward recompensing faithful employes, the pension fund scheme, which s adopted several months ago, having been brought about by the officials. LABORERS WIN DEMANDS. New London, May 24.—After a conference in Mayor Rogers’ office this morning, the contractors a cepted the proposition of the striking laborers to work for forty-five doys under the old schedule, after which they are to receive $2.25 for an cight hour v. The strike was then de- clared off and about 1,000 men who have been idle for three weeks will resume work, ARREST REVEALS BIGAMY. Torrington, May 24.—The arrest here vesterday of Frederick Alexan- der Saunders for New London county officers on the charge of non-support of a wife and child in Old Lyme di closed the fact that he had two wive the second being Calista Vio Rogers, to whom he was married here under the name of Frederick Alexander Campbell on April 26 Foth Saunders and Miss Rogers had keen employed in New London, CREW RE/ Tarragona, Spain , via Paris, May Twent member: the steamship gross tons, have hoats They r torpedoed by an Istro. ived here in tneir life- port was Aus vessel trian submarine, SRANDED BOTTLE Haven, May 24.—For Lranding a bottle in wihch marketed a product of a character, the Athophorus Co., of h aven, was fined $25 by Thomas of the federal court, M New mis- it had medicinal today. Mexico City advised the state depart- | say when the messenger would start | and gave no forccast of the contents ! with | | bona auto-"! | then he would settle with him. | to his office | Schupack | when Judge | VON BUELOW ON MISSION TO U. S.; MAY SUCCEED VON BERNSTORFF HERE. London, May 24, 3:50 p. m.— The Exchange Telegraph Co., says it learns from diplomatic circles that Prince Von Buelow, former German is proceeding to ‘Washington charged by Emperor William with a special mission. chancellor, The Exchange Telegraph Cos, also says it understands Prince ‘Von Buelow will become ambas- sador to the United States. This information is said to have been obtained from diplomatic circles in London. BUSINESS MEN FIGHT INOFFICE OF LAWYER Assistant Prosecutor Wit- nesses Trouble Between Schupack and Edelson. Charges of a somewhat sensational nature have been made to Prosecuting Attorney G. W. Klett by Morris Schu- pack, who claims that he was assault- ed by Louis Edelson early last evening in the office of his lawyer, Attorney Joseph G.Woods. Added spice is giv- en to this complaint because of the ! prominent position each of these men holds in the business life of the city and because the alleged assault was committed in the office of the assist- ant prosecuting attorney. Mr. Schupack is one of New Brit- ain’s wealthiest men and is the own- er of considerable real —estate, Mr. Edelson is also a well known business man and is prominently identified in the real estate and insurance busin being associated with P. J. Murray with offices in the Leland building, di- rectly across the street from the Stanley building ,owned by Mr. Schu- pack and in which the alleged assault took place. In telling the prosecuting authori- ties about the alleged assault, Mr. Schupack stated that about three months ago he went on Mr. Edelson's for $4 and accepted the lat- ter's note, endorsed by his son ana his wife. The note came due on May 14 but Mr. Schupack declares Mr. Edel- son, made no attempt to see him or pay the note. He sets forth that del- son teld him he had no money so could do nothing about it and he would have to wait until he got some money, Schu- pack objected to Edelson's methods and insisted that he should at least have en him on May 14 and asked to have the note continued. Receiving no satisfaction from Edel- son, Schupack sought out his attor- ney late yesterday. Lawyer Woods summoned Edelson across the street and the note was the topic of discussion. Schupack de- clares Edelson gave the same excuse | and finally declared he did not think | the note was due until June 14 any- word led to another termed Fdelson’s action like that of a ‘“‘cold blooded murder- er”” As he uttered these words, he claims, Edelson grabbed him by the throat and was forcing him backwards Lawyer Woods interfered and was trying to separate the two men when Edelson shoved him to one side and delivered a healthy punch ox his (Schupack’s) eye smashing his glasses, way. One cutting his eye and knocking him to | the floor. Prosecutor Klett today for Edelson's arrest on a charge of assault and the case will come up in police court tomorrow morring with the unusual situation existing of the istant prosecutor acting as a witn sued a warrant TOWN IN FLAMES Largest Munitions Depot at Rovereto Blown Up By Italian Shell—Heavy Guns Are Destroyed. Pari. May 5 a. shell has blown up the largest muni- tions depot at is now in flames, according to dispatch from Rome. Several guns were destroyed hy the a news neavy piosion. WORKERS WIN VICTORY. is peaceful and & BErwin Manuf today according ports. The factory officials have given into the demands of the men and the latter, with a few exceptions, have resumed their places in the foundry. So complete was the vic- tery of the workers apparently, that it is said that the factory officials went so far as to send workmen out i of the dissatisfied ones plead their return to the Everything the Russell company, at ing to quest for Hartford, riford Ity 2L —For Gen- and H 3 tonight | 24.—Prince until | m.—An Ttalian | Rovereto and the town RESTORE SERBIA, Iy CONDITION OF PEACE Prince Alexander Says Allies Have | Assured Him of This CALLS ~ INVADERS CRUEL Spirit of Pcople Is Not Crushed by Reverses of War, and Troops Seek Only to Mcet the Enemy Again in Test of Arms. via London, May Serbia, Athens, May 22, Alexander regent of King Peter’s landless kin dom, in an interview today with a rep- resentative of The Associated Press, said that he had assurances from all the allies that no settlement of the war would be accepted which did not provide for the restoration of Serbia. The prince appeared thin and worn from the hardships through which he had passed. “I receive of you,” he said, “to prove how deeply T appreciate the tone of the American press which, while de- fending the sacred principle of the liberty of all peoples, has thereby ren- dered justice to our rights to exist as an independent nation. Serbia desires 10 live in peace, but only on condition that its aspirvations, culture and lan- guage are respected as it respects those of others.” The prince chatted unaffectedly of | the hardships which he and his troops had endured in their retreat through Albania, Always, however, he return- ed to the one thought which fills his mind—the driving of the invaders from his country. “I was very glad,” he said, “to be able to ure myself during my visits to the capitals of the allies that our legitimate expectations have found the sincerest sympathy and will have the most efficacious a I was assured that the allies are united in their de- termination that Serbia must be re- stored. Present Regime Cruel. “While waiting for deliverance our pocr population in Serbia has suffered terribly from the cruel regime under which they now live. It is not anything new for those who know what took place in Belgium and the invaded provinces of Russia and France. What is new, however, in that business and what is worse than anything of the | sort yer seen is the application of Bul- methods to the part of our country they occupy. We ought to know,” he addea bitterly, “for it is not the first time that we have seen it. And mind you, it is Macedonia that is suffering the most from Bulgarian ter- rorism and it is precisely Macedonia that the Bulgars claim is exclusively Bulgarian! “The fate of our civil population is what worries us most, and we are try- ing all the time to find some way to stop this extermination of our already almost half exterminated race.” The prince spoke with emotion of the efforts of the Americans to aid the suffering Serb civilians. He praised especially the work of Dr. Edward Ry- an, who is now in Belgrade. Suddenly, as if oppressed by dwelling too long on the trials of his countrymen, he jumped up and said: “Come along, I am going to review some regiments ana I will show you soldiers who are ready for anything,” adding in an un- dertone, ‘‘because they have lost everything.” “Forward, Serbia!” Just then a company of the famous “Men of Morawa Valley” swept past— big, blonde, deep chested men in the full flower of their manhood. Prince ‘Alexander’s face lit up as he saluted them. Suddenly he cried: “Forward, Serbia!” The company came to a halt, swung around as one man and looked their future sovereign eve to eye. There was a rattle as they pre- sented arms and then one hundred voices answered: “Forward, Alexander Karageorgevitch, for Serbia!” The prince regent turned to the corre- spondent, his eves lifting behind his ses, his countenance shining like that of a crusader: “You see” he said simply. As the khaki clad Serbs filed ¥, brave and proud in their new uniforms and in perfect physical trim, the face of the prince took on an exalted ex- pression, and he saluted each passing flag. Some of the soldiers were 8¢ haired men and some were mere bo. Many of them had been under arms antly for six years. h re completely restored” said {he prince, “and ask nothing better than to come to grips with the inva- their native land. Strong in the friendship of our great allies, we place our trust in God and are confi- dent that we shall enter our fatherland free our brothers the oppressor.” rian ders of i triumph and yoke in from the of JRICANS IN IRFE May 24.—The senate foreign relations favorable re- A AND. Washington, committee on recommended today a port on Senator Kern’s resolution di- recting the secretary of state to in- quire regarding the safety of Ameri- can citizens in Ireland districts where martial law has been pro- claimed IN MINE Nev., May known to have perished in | « fire raging today in the lower | ievels of the Yellow Jacket mine near here. Two bodies been re- FoUR DIT nia City, FIRE. 24.—Four | covered. The fire started last night. | FRENGH HOLD HEIGHTS COMMANDING THE FOE Are Now Able to Get Cer- rect Line on Enemy’s Works. Paris, May 24, 5:45 a. m.—The suc- cess of the offensive undertaking by General Nivelle, the commander at Verdun, and the ability which ihe results attained held has sent a wave of hope en- couragement through the country. The Germans are said to have thrown in all possible reserves to restore the balance. French officers say Crown Prince has been men jn his efforts to French defending the positions east and west of Dead Man Hill and to gain decisive advantages between that roint and Hill 304. Thus far these efforts have accomplished little. The great advantage of the success obtained by the French east of the Meuse, in the Douaumont region, lies the fact that this district is the highest in the vicinity and, therefore, permits permanent artillery observa- tion, which is far superior to that of aeroplanes or balloons. For the last three months the Germans from Douaumont have been able to measure accurately the ranges of the French positions at Thauamont, Vaux and the Caillette wood. The French now will be able to hold the German positions under observation and it is expected here that the French artillery soon will gain the preponderance, Deputy Andre with are being and the German using 80,000 swamp the Tardieu, foreign editor of the Temps, writes that the offiensive thus far has been carried out over a front of less than twenty- five miles and that.it has failed in- variably since the defenders have had time to bring up reserves from other parts of the line. The opinion is expressed by M. Tardieu that in order for the entente lies to conduct a successful offen- sive it will be necessary to carry it on simultaneously over all of their fronts. At present the allies have not sufficient materia] to do this, although they possess means of producing that material. Hence the proper policy, he writes, is to continue on the de- fensive for the present, the material now available being sufficient to wear down the man power of their op- ponents. When the war material of the alltes exceeds that of the Ger- mans, as their forces of men now do, the victory, M. Tardieu concludes, will be virtually a mathematical certainty, MURDERESS BEHEADED Blood Axe Used in Punishing Woman ‘Who Poisoned Her Husband, Daugh- ter and Step-Son. Berlin, May 23, 24,—Henrietta Holstein, the wife of a Koenigsburg farmer, was executed here today for the murder of her hus- band, daughter and step-son by pois- on. The execution was performed in the traditional manner by a headsman with a broad axe. Two Berlin women of the underworld, who were recently convicted of the murder and robbery of a third woman are in jail awaiting the infliction of the death penalty by beheading. via TL.ondon, May LINDSLEY-HORTON, Belated Announcement of Docal Girl and New Haven Youth. Mr, and Mrs. W. B. Horton of 11 Wallace street, announce the mar- riage of their. daughter Ruth %o Clifford H, Lindsley of Hartford. The voung couple were married on May 10 by Rev. H. S. Scarborough, pastor of the South Park church, Hartford and were unattended. Mrs. Lindsley informed her parents of the wedding only last night. Mrs. Lindsley attended the High school and later studied at Kent Hill school, Maine. very popular among the younger people. Mr, Lindsley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lindsley of New Haven and is at present employed by a Hartford building concern. HITCHCOCK WANTS TO KNOW, Washington, May 24.—A resolution by Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, requesting the secretary of state to inform the senate as to the attitude of the Brilsh government concerning chipment of supplies to the people of Poland was recommended for pass- age today by the foreign relations committee, local music She is SINN Dublin, May p. m.—John the Sinn Fein found guilty by 24, London, 3:22 MacNeill, president of Volunteers, has been a court martial complicity in the TIrish rehc His sentence will be promulgat within a day or two, 'vl'f\ll offens DOUAUMONT HOLDS, DESPI GERMANS’ RECKLESS ATTA( BATTLE INCREASING IN FU Kaiser’'s Men Gain Advantage in Porti Cumieres After Hand to Hand En ment—Cost in Life I Counted, Paris Clain DEAD MAN HILL & AGAIN OBIJEC French Claim Attacking Fos Consisted of Three Army D Since May 21—Gas Again Assault on Trenches—Every Ground Plowed Up by Big Observer Says. 11: a s undertake May 24, ve W Pari m Germans last night to the east Man Hill, Verdun fron attempt on the in general was unsud report of this af hand r office but after a struggle the attacking their way into a portion of thi At this point the| the w sa fierce force of Cumieres. are faced by more than t isions, German attacks on Fort Dou the corner stone of the Ven fenses, are said virtually to ha Notwithstanding the determi their attacks and what is charg as a most reckless expenditur the Germans succeeded only i a small part of a trench wes fort. Attack With Gas. The text of the statement fi “In the Champagne dist Germans, by the use of gas, ored to occupy our lines at a the west of (he Navarin Fary curtain of fire threw the ene to his trenches. “On the left back of the rivi the Germans undertook last powerful offensive action to of Dead Man Hill. After hand| fighting the enemy penetrated cost of important sacrifice: village of Cumieres as well as of our trenches immediatel west of this point. “Recent information sets fdq the forces employed by the @ the region of Dead Man Hill § 21st of May exceed three di “On the right bank of t Menuse there have been preg on the part of the artillery cessive attacks of great viole thé region of Haudremont Douaumont, in spite of ferod saults, the enemy has been & in securing a footing in only| part of a trench east of the fo| has been accomplished witho ing the cost in human lives. deavors against our position: west of the fort and upon thg self have been checked by o “In the Woevre district th been bombardments in the Eix and Moulanville. Germans Claim Cumies Berlin, May 24, via Lond p. m.—The capture by Th| troops of the village of Cumig of Dead Man Hill on the front, was announced by the W this afternoon. The village wi by storm. So far more than oners, including eight officer been taken by the Germans in} eration. The text of the officlal com] tion says: ‘‘Western theater: Southiwed veuchy strong English forces edly attacked our new positio scattered troops were able t thate them. These troops fell to hand combats. In other all their attacks were repuls very severe Engiish losses. tachments met with a simil near Hulluch and Bjairvillg ‘Southeast of Houvront, ni of Moulin-Sous-Touvent and i gion north of Pruhay, weak I tacks failed. o the left of the Meuse pletely repulsed by our infanf machine gun fire an enemy a the southwestern slope of Homme 300 Prisoners Taken. “Thuringian troops took b the village of Cumleres. Up present more than 300 French ing eight officers, have: been prisoner. To the east of the Meuse th repeated his furious Doueumont region and severe losfes by our fire The ground tempor was almost entirely brave regiments ¢ than continues, lery fire from both sides. stern theater: In the vid Pulkarn t of Ri A the T a trench between attacks suffer Lrily 10 recaptureg they mad The fight by heay nd 5560 prisoner supported south ns out of R lines 4 (Continued On 1 eventh P