New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 20, 1916, Page 11

NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. TUESDAY, JUNE 20, 1916. CARRANZA REBUKED, DEMANDS REJECTED , (Continued From First Page). erty stolen and destroyed, and Ameri- wrecked and plundered. Red » post office and occurring can trains The attacks House Ferry, Progre: Las Pa all September are sttacks ranzista on Brownsville, adas, In these territory, ast, typical. on American Car- adherents and even Car- the Not character- but were per- soldiers took = part in killing. murders ranzista TIcoting, burning and cnly ized b, were these y ruthless brutality, un- civilized acts of mutilation perated. Representations were made to General and he was em- phatics requested to reprehensible acts in a section which he has long claimed ta be under complete domination of hi Notwithstanding these representations end the promise of Gene: to prevent attacks along the interna- tional boundary, in the following month f October a p: enger train was wrecked by bandits and several persons killed seven miles north of Brownsville and an attack made upon United States troops at the same place several days later. Carranz 1y stop Carranza Indifferent. att. leade: known both to military atithoriti Since these bandits well civil and cks, Me: as well to American officers, have been en- | joying with impunity the the towns of northern Me; bas the inadifference government to these atrocities gone that of the leaders, as I am advised, have received not only the protection of that government, but encouragement and aid as well, Depredations upon American per- sous and property within Mexican jurisdiction have been still more nu- merous. This government has re- peatedly requested, in the strongest terms, that the facto government safeguard the lives and homes of Am- erican citizens and furnish the proteec- tion which international obligation fmposes, to American interests in the northern states of Tarm lipas, Nue- vo Leon, Coahuila, Chihuahua and noys, and in the states to south. For example, on Jan. troops were requested to punish bands of outla which looted Cusi Mining property, eighty miles west of Chihuahua, but no effective results came from this request. Dur- ing the following week ,the bandit ¥illa, with his band of about 200 men, was operating without opposition be- twgen Rubio and Santa Ysabel, a fact well known to Carranzista authorities. Meanwhile a party of unfortunate Americans started by train from Chi huahua to visit the Cusi after having rece assurances from the Car- ranzis authorities in the State of Chihuahua that the country was safe 2nd that a guard on the train was not nevessary. The Americans held pass- ports or e conducts issued by au- thorities of the de facto government. On Jan. 10 the train was stopped by Villa bandits and eighteen of the Am- erican party was stripped of their clothing and shot in cold blood, in what is now known as the “Santa Ys bel. Massacre liberty of xico. So far of the de facto some So- the 3rd, the the Iso ws ving Carranza’s Promises Empty “@en. Carranza stated to the agent | of the state department that he had | Issued 8uit, capture and pun esponsible for #d appealed orders for the immediate pur- hment of those this atrocious crime | to this government and ! tgghe American people to consider the | difficulties of slong the railroad where the ma gecurred. ;n by Mr. Arrendondo, gnder instructions from the de facto governme that the murderers wauld brought to justice, and that s would also be taken to remedy the lawless conditions existing in the sfate of Durango. It is true that Villa, Castro and Lopez were publicly de- clared to be outlaws and subject to ipprehension and execution, but so far as known only a single man pe: sonally connected with this massacre Bas been brought to justice by Mexi- ¢an authorities. Within a month after this barbarous Saughter of inoffensive Americans, it was notorious that Villa was operat- Ing within twenty miles of Cusihuiri- ichic and publicly stated that his pur- pose was to destroy American lives and property. Despite repeated and Insistent demands that military pro- tection should be furnished to Ameri- tans, Villa carried on his operations, tonstantly approaching closer and tloser to the border. He was not in- tercepted nor were his movements Impeded by troops of the de facto gov- érament made to according protection sacre Assurances were also giv- presumably be frustrate his hostile agai Americ In fact, as T am faformed, while Villa and his band Were slowly moving toward the Amer- lean frontier in the neighborhood of Columbus, N. M., not a single Mexican foldier was seen in this vicinity. Yet the Mexican authorities were fully gognizant of his movements for on March 6, as Gen. G publicly an- Rounce L merican mil- itary authorities proach to the m¥ght be pr from crossir st ns of the border, that ared to prevent < the boundary. 0 they him Attack on Columbus Villa’s minated blooded and citizer unhindered activiti cul- in the unprovoked and cold ck on American soldiers in the town of Columbus on the night of March 9, the details of which do not need repetition here In order to refresh your memory with #e heinousness of the crime. After murdering, burning and plundering, Villa and his bandits fleeing south passed within sight of the Carranza- lsta military post at Casas Grandes during | these | 1 no effectual attempt was | designs | outlaw’s ap- | and no effort was made to stop him by the officers of the de facto govern- ment stationed there. Our Only Course. In the face of these depredations, not only on American lives and pro- perty on Mexican soil, but on Ameri- can soldiers, citizens and homes on American territory, the prepetrators of which or possibly considered it inadvisable to apprehend and puni%h the United States had no recourse other than to employ force to disperse the bands of Mexican outlaws who were with in- creasing boldness systematically raid- inz across the international boundar: The marauders engaged in the at- j tack on Columbus were driven back across the border by American cav- alry, and subsequently, as soon as sufficient force to cope with the band could be collected, were pursued into a stroy them. as: the de facto government, despite re- peated requests by the United States, and without apparent recognition on its part of the desirability of putting an end to these systematic raids, or of punishing the chief perpetrators of the crimes committed, because they menaced the good relation of the two countri American the lawless bands as far as Parral, where the pursuit was halted by the hostility of Mexicans, presumed to be loyal to the de facto government, who arraved themselves on the side of outlawry and became in effect the protectors of Villa and his band. Carranza Opposed Any Expedition sons, have the American forces tered Mexican territory. fully the circumstances set forth, the de facto government cannot be blind to the necessity which compelled this government to act, and vet it has seen | fit to recite groundless sentiments of hostility toward the expedition and to impute to this government ulterior en- American troops on Mexican soil. It | is charged that these troops crossed the frontier without first obtaining the government. Obviously, as immediate action alone could avail, there was no opportuni to reach an agreement (other than that of March 10th-13th, now repudiated by Gen. Carranza.) prior to the entrance of such an ex- pedition into Mexico if the expedition was to be effective. Subsequent events and correspondence have demon- strated to the satisfaction of this government that Gen. Carranza would providing for an effective plan for the capture and destruction of the Villa bandits Every Barrier Employed, While the American troops were moving rapidly southward in pursuit of the raiders, it was the form and nature of the agreement that the attention of General ranza, rather than the practical ject which it was to attain—the num- ber of limitations that could be im- posed impede their progress, rather than the obstacles t could be raised to pre- vent the escape of the outlaws Tt was Gen. Carranza who suspended through your note of April 12 all dis- cussions and negotiations for an agreement along the, lines of the pro- tocols between the United Siates and Mexico concluded during the period 1882-1896 under which the two coun- tries had so successfully restored peaceful houndary. It may be mentioned here that, notwithstanding the statement in your note that “the American gov- ernment gave no answer to the note of the 12th of April,” this note was replied to on April 14th, department instructed Mr. Rodgers by telegraph to deliver this government’. answer to Gen. Carranza. Shortly after this reply the conferences he- tween Generals Scott, Funston &nd Obregon began at El1 Paso, during which they signed on May 2 a pro- ject of a memorandum ad referendum, regarding the withdrawal of Amer- ican troops. As an indication of the alleged bad faith of the Amerlcan government, you state that though Gen. Scott declared in this memo- randum that the destruction and cCis- | persion of the Villa band “had been | accomplished,” vet American forces are not withdrawn from Mexico. 1 ie only necessary to read the memo- randum, which is in the English lan- guage, to ascertain that this is clearly | a misstatement, for the memorandum | states that “The American punitive ‘i expeditionary forces have destroved or ‘«'Ilsnorsod many of the lawiess ele- | | occu- pied Car- oh- upon the American forces to 2 ments and bandits, * * * or have driven them far into the interior of | the republic of Mexico,” and further, | that the United States forces we then “Carrying on a vigorous pursuit | of such small bands of bandits or lawless elements as may have es- | caped.” The context of vour note { gives the impression that the object of the expedition being accomplished, the United States had agreed in the memorandum ro begin the withdrawal of its troops. 'The memorandum shows was not alone on account of | dispersion of the bandits that it was | decided to begin the withdrawa! of American forces, hut equally on ac- count of the assurances of ‘he Mex- | ican government that their forco were “at the present time beinz aug. ! mented and strengthened to such an | extent that they will be able to 1ro- | vent any disorders occurring in Me that would in any way cndangzer American territory,” that | would “‘continue to di pursue, capture or destroy an; bands of bandits that may still t or hereafter exist in the northern part | of Mexico,” and that it would “maks | a proper distribution of such its | forces as may be necessary to prevent | the possibility of invasion of Ameri- can territory from Mexico.” Confidence Groundless. It was because of these assurances and because of Gen. Scott’s confidence that they would be carried out that he stated in the memorandum that the American forces would be “zradu- ! ally withdrawn.” It is to be noted, ico of 3en. Carranza was unable | that, while the American government s willing to ratify this agreement, Carranza refused to do so, as Obregon stated, because among other things, it imposed improper conditions upon the Mexican govern- ment. Notwithstanding the assurances in the memorandum it is well known that the forces of the de facto got ernment have not carried on a vigo. ous pursuit of the remaining bandits and that no proper distribution of forces to prevent the invasion of American territory has been made, as will be shown by the further facts hereinafter set forth. I am reluctant to be forced to the conclusion which might be drawn from these circum- stances that the de facto government, in spite of the crimes committed and the sinister designs of Villa and his followers did not and does not now Mexico in an effort to capture or de- | Ihtend S Without co-operation or | B09UlT be feoptured, destrowel or Sis tance in the field on the part of | forces pursued In this manner and for these rea- | Knowing | motives for the continued presence of | | drawal of consent or permission of the de facto | not have entered into any agreement | conditions on their common | intend or desire that these outlaws persed by American troops or, at the request of this government, by Mex- ican troops. The note then points out that while the conference at El1 Paso were in progress and after the American con- | ferees had been informed that the troops of the de facto government had been strengthened to prevent further disorders the outbreak at Glen Springs Tex., occurred, American soldiers and civilians being killed and property | destroved. The note also denies that General Obregon ever notified the American commanders that the de facto government would not consent to the further passage of American | troops into Mexico. The note con- tinue: During the continuance of the FEl Paso conferences, Gen. Scott, you as- sert, did not take into consideration the plan proposed by the Mexican government for the protection of the frontier by the reciprocal distribution of troops along the border. This pro- position was made by Gen. Obregon a number of times, but each time con- ditioned upon the immediate with- American troops, and the Mexican conferees were invariably in- formed that immediate withdrawal could not take place, and that, there- fore, it was impossible to discuss the project on that basis. I have noted the fact that your communication is not limited to a discussion of the deplorable condi- tions existing along the border and their importance bearing on the peaceful relations of our governments. but that an effort is made to connect it with other circumstances in order to support, if possible, a mistaken in- terpretation of the attitude of the gov- ernment of the United States toward Mexico. You state in effect that the American government has placed every obstacle in the way of attain- | ing the pacification of Mexico. Given Every Encouragement. In reply to this sweeping charge, I can truthfully afirm that the Ameri- can government has given every pos- sible encouragement to the de facto government in the pacification and rehabilitation of Mexico. From the moment of its recognition it has had the undivided support of this gov- ernment. * * * If a deniel is needed that this government has had ulter- ior and improper motives in its dip- lomatic representations, or has coun- tenanced the activities of American sympathizers and the American press opposed to the de facto government, T am glad most emphatically to deny it. Tt is, however. a matter of com- mon knowledge that the Mexican press has been more active than the | press in the United States in endeav- oring to inflame the two peoples against each other and to force the | sponsibili when the | | American troops, admittedly | however, that it | artial | | anti-foreign they | two countries into hostilities. With the power of censorship of the Mexican press, so rigorously exercised by the de facto government, the re- v for this activity cannot, it would seem. be avoided by that gov- ernment, and the issue of the appeal | of Gen. Carranza himself in the press of March 12th, calling upon the Mex- ican people to prepare for any emer- gency which might arise and intimat- ing that war with the United States was imminent, evidences the attitudc ! of the de facto government toward the publications. It should not be a mat- ter of surprise that, after such mani- festations of hostile feeling, the United States was doubtful of the pur- pose for which the large amount of ammunition was to be used which the de facto government appeared eager to import from this coun- Sty SRR X M The note reiterates that this coun- try is not seeking to extend sover- eignty over Mexican territory, de- clares it is the duty of th govern- ment to take all necessary steps to protect American citizens on Ameri- can soil, and closes with the declara- tion that the request of the de facto government for withdrawal of for the reasons stated “cannot now be entertained. a ANTI-FOREIGN FEELING Agent Rodgers Reports Hostile Dem- onstrations in Mexico City. ‘Washington, June 20. — Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico City noti- fied the state department today that he was arranging for a special train. | to take Americans and other foreign- ers from Mexico City to Vera Cruz. He said he would remain at his post. Mr. Rodgers’ message told of many demonstrations, parades and mass meetings in the Mexican capital and increasingly bitter senti- ment. No open acts of violence were reported. HALL ACTING COMPTROLLER. Named by Mayor Quigley to Act in Absence of Hanford I, Curtis. Owing to the fact that City Comp- troller Hanford ‘L. Curtis, as pay ms ter of the Fi regiment, has been called into service with the National Guard, Mayor Quigley has named BEd- ward F. Hall temporary comptrolle Mr. Hall is auditor at Tanders Frary & Clark’s and is theroughly competent to handle the work of the comptroller in the absence of Mr. Curtis. N VERGE OF WAR Wilson’s Reply to Carranza Brings Matters to a Head—Secretary Baker Busy With Mobilization Plans. 20.—With Presi- to American troops from Me: ‘Washington June dent Wilson firm refusal with- draw xico on its way to the de facto govern- ment, embodied in a note sternly ar- ranging the whole course of General in the situation which the two to Carranza has the verge of war, the administration con- tinued today its preparations to meet any emergency that may arise. War or peace rests with Gen. Car- of the United set forth brought countries ranza. The position States is pointedly in its the apparent of Carranza to prevent and to inability raids owes review of border he tion of or- keep the obligation the world by the preserv der in his dominions. Secretary Baker, at the war department all of the national guard for border defense duty, went | to the White House a few minutes be- the other cabinet meeting for a private confer- busy morning with details mobilization of the fore members for today's ence with the president. Reports to the war department in- dicated that the mobilization was pra- ceedingly satisfactorily. From Special Agent Rodgers Mexico City the department hears that arrangements were being | made to run a special train from the | capital to Vera Cruz to bring out | Americans and other foreigners. There iare upwards of 1,200 Americans in | Mexico City and grave fears for their | safety in the event of an outbreak of hostilities is felt. Mr. Rodgers’ re- port told of anti-American demonstra- tions and other disorders, but said there had been no actual attacks When the cabinet meeting was over Secretary Lansing said no steps had been decided upon and that the situation was unchanged. Administration leaders in congress decided not to seek immediate action on a resolution to provide for making the national guard eligible for for- at state at this time might be construed by the Mexican government as a warlike act. Enough regulars are available now to deal with any emergency across the Mexican border, and if it <hould become necessary to send in guardsmen the resolution then could be rushed through 25,000 TROOPS DAILY. Railroads In Middle West Tn State of Preparedness. Chicago, June 20.—Railroads cen- tering in Chicago and having direct communication with the Mexican bor- der, will be able to move approximate- Iy 25,000 soldicrs daily, according to statements by railroad officials today. Plans are practically complete for coping with a situation which ex- pected to develop the moment the various state contingents of troops are started for the Mexican border. It is said that the comfort of the soldie: who are to go to the border will be one of the chief aims of the various transportation companies. BEf- forts will he made to provide sleeping accommodations for ever rdsmau. TENDERED FAREWELL PARTY- Twenty-four friends of Miss Rose King, daughter of Officer and Mr: John J. King of Trinity street, tein- dered her a surprise party at her home last evening, the occasion tak- ing the nature of a farewell to Miss King who leaves shortly for Long Branch, N. J,, where she will spend the summer with her aunt. During the evening numerous games wrre played, including whist at which Francis W. Delaney was the prize winner. A dainty collation W served. % WILL SELECT CHAIRMAN. The public amusements commis- sion will meet tmorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock and will choose a chair- man to succeed Edward H. Prior, who will soon march away with the soldier boys and who tendered his resignation to the mayor yesterday. Other business pertaining to the open- ing of the playgrounds will be trans- acted. MOVIE STAR RETURNS Miss Josephine Gertum of New York Eci!y has returned to her home after having spent the week-end here as the' guest of Mrs. Alfred Olsson of 429 Church street. Miss Gertum is the daughter if Lawyer and Mrs. G. L. Gertum of New York and is one of the leading actresses with the Metro Moving Picture compan MARRIED FIFTY YEARS Today marked the fiftieth anniver- sary of the marriage of former Town Clerk and Mrs. Loren D. Penfield of Stanley street. The couple were the recipients of many happy returns of the day, but no celebration of the event was planned AMAYOR'S BROTHER MURDERED. Brownsville, Tex,, June 20.—The body of William Browne, a brother of Mayor Albert Browne of this city, was found in the Rio Grande river on the Me: o side, ten miles south of Matamoros today. Browne is said to have been last seen in Matamoros Saturday afternoon. He is believed to have been murdered. PARLIAMENT RE-ASSEMBLES London, June 20, 3:55 p m.—Parlia- ment re-assembled today after a recss of three weeks. Premier Asquith an- nounced that tomorrow he would move a resolution be adopted in re- gard to the death of Farl Kitchener which he hoped would give express to the feelings of the house. i eign service, fearing that such a step } i elli AR atlon ESen Amfom) ONE m(:é; (1_ 114116 ASYLUM ST. \_9 HARTFORD. Represented by 31 West Main St., City Hall Building RICHTER & CO. MEMBERS NEW YORK STOCK FX CHANGE, E, W. Eddy. Telephone 1840) Bought, Sold Bristol Brass Rights and Quoted FINANCIAL NEWS Look up “wool” in your dictionary (of course you have one already)— And look it up in H. O. P. Clothes. Then youwll find we use only wool that the dictionary defines as ool.” All of it came from the back of sheep—none of it from the fuzzy bolls in the cotton-fields of the south. H. O. P. SUITS FOR YOUTHS $11.98 to $25.00 P. SUITS FOR MEN $14.98 to $35.00 And of course, everything else that a real chap wears—hats, gloves, shoes, underwear and furnishings. "~ WITH THE CREWS Yale Second Varsity Rows Half Mile H. O. Oarsmen in In 2:21%—Harvard Fine Condition For Race. Red Top, June 20.—There was light work at the Harvard quarters today. The freshmen went out first and did a half mile. Then the varsity paddled down about a mile and a half, turned about and paddled back. The oarsmen are all in fine health and ready [or their respective races. Francis Park- man, bow in the freshman eight, who was called to Cambridge yesterday to join his machine gun platoon, was giv- en leave of ahsence until Saturday and was back in the boat today. Gales Ferry, June 20.—The crews were all on the river this morning: The second varsity with tide and wind favoring, went to the starting point and rowed a half mile in ’Ijhe varsity went down to the starting point and rowed away but only for a minute. The freshmen went down an_j rowed up the last half mile, doing it The coach of the Washington crews was a Vis at the quarters this morning. or TORPEDO BLAMED. London, June 20, m.—The officers and crew of the American steamer Seaconnet, which went hore on the Scroby sands Sunda after having been damaged by an ex- terior explosion, reported at the American consulate here today. They reaffirm that the steamer sustained her damage as the result of an ex- plosion from without, but were un- able to say whether a mine or a sub- mnarine was responsible, although marine authorities at Yarmouth had expressed the belief from an examina- tion of portions of metal found in the Full of the vessel that a torpedo did the damage. 3 p. STRUCK BY LIGHTNIN During the heavy storm last eve- ning, lightning struck the h()l.l:’ owned by Albert Fritson on Trinity street, badly damag the roof- City ltems The wedding of Christopher J. De- lany and Miss Anna Donlon took place at St. Mary’s church this morning. Rev. John T. Winters tied the nup- tial knot. Personal Tax Collector Charles J. Dlliott and his brother, William El- liott were members of a fishing party which went to New Haven today- J. W. McManus, formerly associated with the local office of the Bodwell Land company, has been transferred to the New Haven office of that com- pany. Stanley Eddy, Robert Lee and Cor- | bin Wetmore were at the Yale-Har- vard baseball game in New Haven this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Polstl of New York are visiting with relatives in this city. Anna Maria Johnson has sold 1o Minnie E. Dunham of Berlin property on Fairview street. A marriage license has been grant- ed to Joseph Collins of 59 Judd ave- nue, Bristol, and Miss Mary Fay of | 137 Hartford avenue, this city. Deputy Sheriff A. P. Marsh today attached property of Rafaelle Simon- on Chestnut street in a suit brought by Attorne; . W. Upson on behalf of M. O. Baker for concrete work alleged to have been done July i g1tk William Bulkeley of Berlin, ad- ministrator of the estate of Horace Bailey, has transferred twenty-two acres of land near Shuttle Meadow avenue to Harry P.- Battey. It is un- derstood this property will be turned over to the New Country Club organ- ation which is acquiring a large tract in the southwest section of the MEXICAN SITUATION IS LESS ALARMING That’s Whamll—sueet Thinks and Prices Rise New York, June 20—Wall St. 10:30 a. m.—Speculative interest seemed to regard the Mexican situation with less alarm today, although early deal- ings denoted a further under current of irregularity. Mexican Petroleum regained 2 points, with advances of 1 to 2 points in Crucible Steel, Bald- win Locomotive, Beat Sugar and United States Steel lagged at the outset, but soon rose a substantial fraction also of the coppers. United States Smelting shaded slightly with the less active specialties. Closing—Profit taking in stocks like | Iteading, Marine preferred and Beet Sugar reduced the average of gains | in the dull final hour. The closing was firm. . New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co. members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W. Eddy. June 20, 1916 | High Low Closo 91 891, 891 | 20 193 20 583% 57 5844 55% 54% 70% 69 . 95% 93% L1113 1101 2057% 204 130% 130 331 82% S Fe Ry Co0.104% 104 86% 85% Am Beet Sugar Alaska Gold Am Car & Fdy Co. Am Can Am Loco Am Smelting Am Sugar Am Tobacco . Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Cop AN Baldwin Loco | Del & Hudson 90 86% . 443 78% .176% 54 63% 503 9814 42 B & O BT e as, Beth Steel Butte Superior Canadian Pacific Central Leather Ches & Ohio Chino Cop Chi Mil & St Paul. ColF &1 Cons Gas ... .o Crucible Steel SieiE .1 Distillers Sec . 6 TR e s hA, 367% Erie 1st pfd . . B2y General Elec . .168% Goodrich Rub 763 Great Nor pfd ....121 Gt Nor Ore Cetfs. 36% Illinois Central 103 % Inspiration 48% Kansas City so 26% Lack Steel 6934 Lehigh Valley . 81 Max Motor com.. 84% Mex Petroleum 99% National Lead . 66 N Y Air Brake ...135 N Y C & Hudson..105 Nev 17 NYNH&HRR 61% N Y Ont & West.. 27% Northern Pacific .113% Norfolk & West ..1321% Penn R R .... Peoples Gas .. Pressed Steel Car . Ray Cons Reading . Rep I & S com.. Southern Pacific Southern Ry .. Southern Ry pfd Studebaker Tenn Copper Texas Oil Third Ave Union Pacific United Fruit T'tah Copper . S Rubber Co U S Steel U S8 Steel pfd Va Car Chem Westinghouse Willys Overland 3 1 0 06 00 2 19 de D 03 19 <1 Oo TN &3 O 00 G0 B B O O CUMMINGS EXPLAINS Said He Had No Desire to Be Selccted Chairman of Democratic Nationai | Committee and Is Pleased at Result Stamford Tune 20.—Tt was the per- sonal preference of Homer mings that he be retalned as vice chairman of the democratic national | committee and not drafted int> serv- ice to bear the full brunt of the com- | ing campaign as chairman, according to a statement made by him today | upon his return from the national | convention held at St. Louis. Mr. Cummings is in excellent health in spite of the arduous duties which de- veoped upon him during the conven- tion. In an interview today he said in part: “There was no opvosition to the selection of Mr. Vance McCormick as chairman. The choice was unani- mously made. “I was heartily in favor of his elec- tion. I had no desire to be chair- man of the committee but as a matter of fact I came pretty near being forced into the service and I was both grateful and relieved that other ar- rangements were possible. DFATHS AND FUNERALS. Cum- Triple Funeral Today. A triple funeral was held at St. Andrew’s church this morning at 8 c’clack when Mrs. Josephine Moros and her two little daughters, Stella and Nellie, all three victims of a| fatal kerosene oil explosion at their home Saturday night, were burled. Rev. Edward V. Grikis officiated and interment was in the Catholic ceme- tery. WILL GIVE HEARINGS The board of public works will meet this evening, when three hear- ings will be given on the following matters: Establishing of grade lines on City avenue 613 feet easterly from | Joast street; sprinkling of Burritt treet between West Main and Myrtle street; sprinkling of Lincoln street he- tween Hart street and Shuttle Meadow avenue. GERMANS REPULSED Three Attacks on French Posis Trafl — Heavy Bombardmnent Progress at Three Points, Paris, June 20 German attac 11:830 a. m.—Th ¢, made last night| the Frenc! positions northwest] Hill No. 321, were repulsed by French machine guns, according tq ofMcial statement ued today by war office. The Germans are heaj bombarding the French positions the neighborhood of Vaux, Chap| and Chattancourt. The text of the statement follows ““On the right bank of the R! Meuse German forces delivered t attacks last night upon our positi to the northwest of Hill l+o0. 321, all thelr efforts were broken by activity of our machino guns and curtains of fire. “The bombardment has been tonse in the region of the Woods Vaux and Chaptire and in the sed of Chattancourt, on the left bank] the river. “In the Vosges a surprise ati of the enemy upon an advanced in the region of Michelbach sout Thann, resulted in failure.” Berlin, June 20, via London, 3§ p. m.—German troops have bro the resistance of the Russians at v: ous points northwest of Lut 4 aro fighting their way forward, war office announced today. RED CROSS IS READY. Can Start Unit for Front in Twen Four Hours. New York, June 20.—Six thousa Red Cross nurses are in readiness mobilization orders, says Mrs. J. Cameron, executive secretary New York Red Crass office “We could start a Red Cross for the front within twenty-f hours,” she added. “Our organi tion is efficiently complete to e a hospital corps within a short timi of Connecticut CAPITAL $750,000. M. H. WHAPLES, Pres't. Trust and Safe Deposit Co. A STRONG, RELIAELE CORPORATION organized and qualified through years of efficient, trustworthy service, to act as Conservator, Guardian Executor or Administrator. SURPLUS $750,000 Connecticut Trust and Safe Deposit Co. HARTFORD, CONN.