New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 8, 1916, Page 9

BELGIUM DENUDED OF GERMAN SOLDIERS (Continued from the village of Gru First Page.) ityn were The number of German and Austrian Prisoners continues ta “On tt hod river very violent North of artillery increase. front the south of the Strok- enemy is maintaining a fire in numerous sector of the lower Lipa, under cover fire, the enemy attempted to aake the offensive in the region of Schkeiin and Pbulsed. Dubovia, but was re-| The artillery fire continues.” | Artillery “On the Galici: artillery duel at of Monasterziska, Ducls. n front there were many points. East 1 on the Koropiec | river, our troops continue to press | back the enemy. West of the village of Sadsavki, east of Delatyn, we cap- Wured a position of the enemy and took some German prisoners Germans Counter Attack, “Southeast of Lake Narocz( south of the Dvinsk) the Germans made & fierce counter attack and recon- Quered part of the trenches they lost | yesterday. The fighting continues. On a considerable part of the front be- | giween the Upper Niemen and the Pinsk marshes there were violent ar- tillery duels. st of Saranovichi in the region of the village of Odchoyt- china, the Germans pressed us back slightly as a result -of a violent coun- ter attack, but our concentrated forc compelled the Germans to withdraw. In the Baranovichi region our ma- chine guns engaged in duels with Germans, In the course of several night ks, and reduced them to silence. “In the recent fighting the ma- ine gunner Aloda, particularly dis tinguished himself. Although wounded in the head and bruised by splinters, he did not desert his post, and he in- flicted enormous losses on the enemy. | B _Berlin, Jul a, m.—Toda ern front ish Losses Heavy. 8, via London, 1:41 news from the west- throws little light on the fighting during the last twenty-four hours, but the advices show that the fighting in the period immediately pre- ceding was most intense at three points, at Thiepval, around Hem and the region eight to ten miles south of the Somme river. In the Thiepval sector there was a , #uccession of bitter attacks and coun- ter attacks. The British ral times succeeded by violent assaults in obtaining a foothohd in Thiepval, but each time were rejected from the ruins of the village. Their losses ar described as ‘“extraordinarily heavy The only British success, and this is declared to be unimportant, was Jthe capture of a salient of German trenches east of La Boisselle, only a short distance east of the original German line. From La Boisselle southward the fighting was of a lo- cal character. The Germans have dam around the British flood and isolated attempts to break dam have been unsuccessful. French Capturcd Hem. The capture of the village of Hem was accomplished by the French only after three desperate attempts. The first two onslaughts, withered when confronted by German force and de- termination and were repulsed. The third assault gave them possession of the village and enabled them to “straighten out their line between Cur- lu and Feuilleres, The fighting at trees and Belloy-En-Santerre also was of a house to house and hand to hand character. The wave of battle swept back and forth with both French and German’s resorting chief- Iy to the use of the bayonet and , hand grenades and fighting with the utmost desperation. The losses as to be expected in this sort of fighting | were very heavy. The French finally remained masters of Belloy. The German commanders have pre- pared for attempts by the French or British to extend the front of the of- fensive or for a renewed attacked at new places on the long front, but as. vet no serious endeavor in this direc- tion has been reported. Repulsed With Toss. Berlin, July 8, via London, 4: p. m.—German troops on both sides of the Somme in the fleld of the en- tente offensive along the front have repulsed with heavy repeated attacks by the British French, the war office announced to- day. The official statement regarding op- erations on the western front sayvs: “On both sides of the Somme our heroism and tenacity prepared for the enemy a day full of delusions. Nu- merous and continuously repeated at- tacks were repulsed with sanguinar losses. The enormous number of fall- en Englishmen before the Ovillers- Contalmaison-Baisentin- Le Grand sector, and of fallen Frenchmen be- tore Biaches-Soyecourt front, give an Indication of the masses of enemy torces employed for attacks and of the devastating effect of our artillery, ma- chine gun and infantry fire. . The German artillery, ms and infantry fire had a devastating effect upon the huge masses of at- tacking forces, as is indicated by the enormous numbers of dead left before thrown a strong wave | the chine gun taken. | - | positions | London, July Ovillers, and other points attacked by the allies, the Bulletin declares. Heavy atta by the Russians | against German troops of Prince { Leopold in the Barnovichi reglon have been with the loss of thou- nds in dead to the attacking forces, s official war office repulsed | | ‘ cording to toda announcement. Russian assaults northwest of Bucz 1i also were fruitless, and in- Volhynia the Germans gained | aavantages south of Lutsk. Berlin, July 8, by Wireless to Say- ~he withdrawal of Teutonic s along the bend of the Styr river Volhynia, where the advanced were exposed ta pressure notably superior hostile forces was announced in the Austro-Hun- | garian report of July 7, received here | toaay. | ez in G | | in trom Rain Again Interferes, 01 p. m.—The ions of the British army on the Somme front, between the Ancre and Somme rivers, has again been im- peded by unusually heavy rain, the war office announced to During the last few days the British have captured twenty guns and fifty-one machine guns, The announcement follow: “A very heavy rain which fell on the afternoon and evening of yester- day impeded operations, and between the Ancre and the Somme the night was chiefly spent in improving the forward positions gainéd in yester- s fighting. ar Gommecourt we bombarded trenches with field guns and trench mortars. “Near Neuville st Vast (in northern rance, southwest of Lens) and north of Roclincourt the enemy showed scme activity yesterday. He exploded a mine northeast of the farmer place, without doing any damage to our lines. The enemy exploded a mine also among the existing craters near the Hohenzollern redoubt without gaining any advantage. Northeast of Hulluch we sprang a mine to destroy a hostile gallery. Acroplancs Active. Despite unfavorable weather our aeroplanes rendered valuable service. In addition to active co-operation vith the artillery and important re- connaissance work, they bombed a hostile aerodrome at Douai, com- pletely wrecking the hangar and doing other material damage. In the last rew days we captured twenty guns, fifty-one machine guns, a larger num- ber of automatic rifles, trench mortars, mine firers, canister throwers, and cearchlights, and a mass of ather war r.aterial not vet scheduled. ope TO AWARD "HOLARSHIP, . College Club to Aid High School Graduates. At a meeting of several local younsg mien who are home from college for the summer vacation, at the Y. M. C. A. last evening, plans for a scholar- ship to be awarded to graduates of tho High school were discussed. The idea was first broached last winter and has teen gaining steadily ever since. The Women'’s College club recently de- cided to aid female graduates and #he men propose to do the same for thelr sex. The plan at present is to have each member contribute a sum and later to start a campaign to augment it, that the High school may be repre- sented in the higher institution The fortunate recipient will be chosen Ly a cammittee consisting of General Secretary C. H. Barnes and a member oi the club to be selected later. The club will meet at various intervals to keep the matter in the limelight. s0 TO TENDER RECEPTION. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. ( . Berquist will leave for Chicago next Wednes- where the former will assume the storate of one of the Swedish n churches. Rev. Mr. Berquist was ordained last month in Gales- turg, T, and the following week was married at the local church by Rev, Dr. S. G. Ohman, the pastor The local parishioners will tender a reception to the departing couple next Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Berquist will conduct the services at his new church on Sunday, July 16 TO TAKE SUMMER COURSE. Miss Clara C. Ryan of the faculty of the Rockwell schocl and Miss Caro- line Young of the Lincoln school faculty left for New York yesterday, where they will take a special course in Columbia. The summer session of the scheol lasts six weeks. PAY SOLDIERS’ CLAIMS. Rock TIsland, T1L, July 8.—The Mod- ern Woodmen of America will pay the death claims of members who may lose their lives while engaged in the military or naval service of the United States in event of war with Mexico, it was decided at a meeting of the executive council of the order here today. ORPET ( Waukegan, Iil, July 8.—The Orpet jury, referred to sometimes by certain of its members as a class in chemistry, listended today to further questions and answers pertaining to the subject of cyanide of potassium which poison Will Orpet, the collegian, is alleged to have used to murder Mrian Lambert. bert. ONE KILLED, FIVE HURT Milton, Ont., Ju 8.—One man was killed and five injured here early to- day when a crowded trolley car jumped the tracks at a crossing switch. Most of the passengers were factory employes. JOHN D.’S BIRTHDAY Cleveland, July 8.—John D. Rocke- feller celebrated his 77th. birthday here today by playing golf over a nine hole course with friends. His birth- day dinner, in which his fellow golf- ers participated, was served at noon. Rockefeller appeared in splendid health. YOUNGSTER DROWNS New Haven, July 8-—Michael Masello, 8 years old, while bathing in A poud here, was drowned today. NEW. BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. PARALYSIS CASES ARE GROWING LESS (Continued from First Page.) nounces as infantile paralysis. The health department received com- plaints today of uncollected garbage. The garbago collection contractor fas stated that lack af help has handl- capped its collection. Boston, July 8.—Boston is without trace of infantile paralysis and only ix cases had been reported officially in the state up to noon taday, accord- ing to health office records. Haverhill, Mass., July 8.—A case of infantile paralysis was reported here today. Newport, R. I, July 8.—The third case of infantile paralysis in this city was reported today to the board of health. PERSONALS John Miltern the actor, is a visitor with friends in this city. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Murray of Maple street will leave this evening for Washington, D. C. They will attend the coming reunion of the Elks in Baltimore, Md., next week. R. W. Egan and family will tomorrow for Baltimore, Md., tend the annual convention of Elks. leave to at- the Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young will at- tend the reunion of the B. P. O E. in Baltimore, Md., next week. Past Exalted Ruler and Mrs. Wil- liam E. Beers and daughter, Francina, will attend the Elks reunion in Balti- more next week. The Misses Lillian and Mollie Gun- ner of Cherry street leave tomorrow for Woodmont where they will spend the next two weeks. Miss Elizabeth Crandall will return next week from her vacation spent at ‘White Plains X, Miss Alice Crusberg of Stanley street is visiting her brother, Rev. | Harry Crusherg in Wisconsin. On her return she will stop at Chicago and Niagara Falls. and May O'Dell Elm street and Florence E. Cashen of Tast Main street, left today for Madison for a two weeks' vacation. Misses Bileen of Miss Vera Odenkirchen of Chestnut street is spending the week-end with friends in Springfield, Mass. DES. GOVERNOR PRE Meceeting of Old Soldiers® Hospital Board Held—Lutterman Ts Steward. Hartfard, July 8.—All of | the Hospital board of Soldiers’ | Home at Noroton were present at a! at the office of | i i | members the meeting held Governor Holcamb, with the excep- tion of Adjutant General Cole. Gov ernor Holcomb presided. f The principal business was the ap- | pointment of Harry T. Lutterman, of | Stamford, ta be steward at the home | at a salary of §$150 a month and main- ‘ today | tenance. Mr. Lutterman was recom- mended to Governor Holcomb by Homer S. Cummings. Mr. Lutterman | has passed the state civil servic cxamination. For the past month he has been acting steward at the home. SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1916. STOCKHOLM HEARS MUCH PEACE TALK Especially True in Regard to the Germans and Russians Stockholm, June 20.—In Stockholm, | Wwhere wayfarers of all nations mect and mingle on neutral ground, but a few hours’ journey from belligerent lands, it is possible to learn much that may be credited as to the views of governments and peoples concerning the possibilities and the problems of peace. This is particularly true with regard to the German and Russians, for at this time the nationals of these countries make up by far the larger part of the foreign population in Scandinavia. Officials and travelers from France and England are also constantly passing through Stockholm on thelr way to Petrograd, leaving be- hind their entirely informal and un- official ideas as to what the future holds. From contact not alone with officials and men of influence fresh from the warring countries, but with the dip- lomats accredited to the Swedish cap- 1tal as well, the correspondent of the | Associated Press can state that each government it contemplates the terms of peace sees behind any pros- pective international negotiations the far graver problem of squaring with its own people the menacing account in which a balance must be struck be- | tween benefits won and the stagger- ing losses of blood and wealth. What will the “‘common people” of the bel- ligerent countries do and say if the net result of the years' sacrifice and fighting is but a re-establishment of the ante-bellum status quo. Can any- one of the nations at war satisfy its people with such an accounting? No Basis of Agreement. Whenever the prospects of an ear peace seem bright, these problems cloud the skies of hope. The “official” views as to the conditions of peace allowed to drift out of Germany, Aus- tria and the entente countries have as vet offered no basis of agreement which takes into consideration the settlements to be made “at home” by both sides. At least that is the view taken here in Stockholm. It is felt here that France occupies perhaps the least difficult situation of any of the nations now at w For France was invaded, Pa was threatened and the army was called into the field in defense of home and fireside. France it is said here, can settle on any honorable terms and there will be little discontent among the people. But what of Germany? Can she, it is asked, give up all the occupied ter- ritory in Europe, return to her own borders with industries shattered, foreign trade to be won all over again and vet make the people “at home’ feel that their losses and sufferings were not in vain? Can Great Britain back to Germany all after the sacrifices Africa, and western these cf ciently Britain’s prestige been sufficiently the enormous ana afford to give of her colonies at Gallipoli, in Mesopotamia and in the trenches of Flanders and France? Will Germany in ave been suffl- will Great in the world have increased to losses of British make easy the burdens of | véars to come Many Theories Many theories are discussed here as to how peace might be accomplished if it were but a matter of give and take at the conference table, but this greatest of all world wars has wrought such a havoc of loss to all engaged in it that the mere settlement on paper is not to be compared with the | will problem of setting things right “at| not have serious political, social and home. “It is when the situation we get to that phase that I feel matters all but hopeless,” said a man of outstanding prominence in the diplo- matic circle of Stockholm. “The war has gone on and on, accumulating headway and drawing nation after na- tion into its grasp, until I confess I cannot see how the end will come. Who will take the initiative for peace? I am convinced it cannot come from the outside. It must come from one of the belligerents, but who of the belligerent parties has heen so mortally hurt as to take a defensive position in the conference by first | suggesting or accepting an offer of peace? “It is nonsense to say that the na- tions at war do not want peace. But they all feel there must be some sort of decision in their favor. How can the various governments face their | people with empty hands? There have been no suggestions thus far of a peace that would mean ‘peace’ at home to 1 the countries now engaged in war and unless someone can suggest such a peace I for one do not see how there can be a settlement until there shall have been a more overwhelming mili- advantage than cither side yet of are Germany Will Have Upper Hand. It is difficult to find in Stockholm anyone who believes other than that the war will eventually end with Ger- man troops occupying foreign soil on every front. This view has even been expressed here by war correspondents ceredited to entente newspapers and fresh from the western front, through Stockhoim on y to watch the Ru n cam- paign of the present summer. They believe that a powerful, conceried move on all fronts by the allies at the same time might develop a weakness here and there in the German and Austrian lin which would give the allies material military advantage. But they feel that an atempt to drive the Germans back within their own borders would mean losses not to be estimated, even by the standards of the last few months at Verdun. There is of course to be considered the allied hope that the pressure of the blockade may bring Germany to terms. But in the discussion of thi: phase of the war here In press and in official eirel a parallel often is drawn with the American Civil war. It is argued that if the confedarate states, with their poorly equipped army, lack of outside supplies and in- vaded territory, could withstand the northern blockade for four years and succumb eventually only after over- whelming milita reverses, it is dif- ficult to tell how long it would require to conquer Germany by a ‘‘starvation campaign.” Will Gain Nothing. And yet, entirely apart from any “‘official” statements that may eman- ate from Berlin, it can be said on the | authority of men recently come from the German expec According hospital, that Germany s to gain nothing from the war. to no less than three of these men, whose reception here in the highest German circles left no doubt as to their standing. Germany be content to exchange the con- quered territory in France and to evacuate Belgium and Serbia in re- turn for the German colonies over- seas. “As far as I can see,” said one of these men, “‘the total net result of the war will be ‘the creation of the King- dom of Poland. Germany will not consent that Poland shall pass back under Russian control. “But,” he exclaimed, * to pay for the freedom of Poland.” “Will the people of Germany be satisfled with such a settlement “There, admittedly, is the problem. Germany takes the ground that she has merely defended herself against aggression in this war. The emperor repeatedly has said so, and this must be the explanation to the people. I, for one, am not so sure that we will what a price [ at some time between the hours of 3 economic disturbances after the war | is over. But tell me if you can whichk | of the belligerents will be free from sfmilar problems? The problems of the war have been great, but to my mind the problems of peace and re- construction after the war will find us face to face with questions far more difficult to solve than any en countered upon foreign battle front TALMUD TORAH PICNIC. Visitors Expected From New York, Conn. and Mass. Tomorrow. The Talmud Torah association will hold an outing, dance and picnic at Schuetzen park tomorrow and from present indications it will be well at- tended by visitors from New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. At present it looks as if the largest dele- gation would come from Hartford, with Meriden, New Haven and Water- bury following a close second. he | principal reason for the visit of the | out-of-town delegates is the installa- tion of officers of various local so- cieties which will be held during the da; Deputies from New York and Springfield will have charge of the exercises and the Independent Order of Brith Abraham and Brith Schalem are the societies that will have officers installed for the ensuing term. M. D. Saxe will have charge of the athletics and will have as a speclal feature a potato race for fat men such as Constable Fred Winkle, Harry Alex and Samuel Berkowitz. The contestants in the fat ladles’ race will not be announced before the start and will be followed by a pie eating con- test, for which a fine supply of berry ples has been secured. A baseball game between New Britain and Hart- ford should prove of unusual interest and of course dancing will attract all and 12. The picnic will start at 10 o’clock and last until mldnight and at present it looks as if fully 2,000 people would attend. KEEP AWAY FROM SUBJECT. Young People of Universalist Church Do Not Pass War Resolutions, New Haven, July 8.—The adoption of resolutions dealing with various cubjects concluded the business of the national convention of the Young People’s Christian Union of the Uni- versalist church, today. One resolu- tion, touching upon the European war developed opposition and it was with- drawn. Rev. W. W. Rose of Bridgeport, who opposed the resolution said he did not believe the canvention had any busi- ness to adopt resolutions on peace or war, or in any way instructing the president as to a course to be fol- lowed, or any dealing with national or internationa] questions. The convention next year will be in Chattanooga, and Rev. Gibbs invited the convention to Providence in 1918, February 18 was designated as “Japan Sunday” for the missionary soclety. THIRD DAY OF DEBATE. ‘Washington, July 8.—The house to- day entered upon the third day of de- bate on the administration revenue bill which is intended to bring in n additional $197,000,000 next year year from income, inheritance and munitions taxes. COPPERS ARE QUIET. New York, July 8.—No important change has been reported in the copper situation during the past weelk, Business has continued very quiet. FORM MILITARY COMPANY The young men’s society of St. Mark’s church has formed a military company, the membership totaling twenty-eight. Clifford Hellberg, has been chosen drill master. Officers of the company are, President, Howard | Regiment, City Items Name will soclety of meet tomorrow The Holy Ma church evening. Shirts at Wilson's—reduced prices, —advt formerly of ‘this| the Fifth Mass, is stationed af william F. Carr, city, has enlisted in which Framingham, Mass. Semi-Annual Sale at Wilson’s—advtj Only the best at Wilson's—reduced| prices.—advt. The annual election of officers off Prosperity, F. of A. will be hel Monday evening in O. U. A. M hall. A smoker will follow the ses: sion. Kenneth Abtez, 15 years old, of Lincoln street, was taken to the pital this morning suffering with pendicitis. Miss Georgiana Monks hag returne from attending the funeral of he| mother at Scranton, Penn. The First Church of Christ and th First Baptist church will unite fo services tomorrow morning at 10:4) o'clock at the former edifice. Bernard Miller, who Tecently iva reported as negotiating for the pu chase of a portion of the Lee prof erty on Lafayette street, has made rurchase, which includes a brig structure containing stores and ten ments. hos ap; Engine company No. 1 was calld out early last evening to Reynold| block on Commercial street. So waste papers in an air shaft were g fire. There was no damage. F. M. Wilson of 16 Berlin aven has been taken to the Hartford hos tal to undergo an operation. The finance committee aof the schq board will hold a meeting next W nesday to make contracts for repg work on the schools and the purcha of needed supplies. The mont meeting of the board will be held ng Friday afternoon. Ten marriage licenses were issu at the town clerk’s office duriag 4 week just closed and ten deaths we reported. A marriage license was grantgd day to Louls W. Brummer of 10 Ma ison street and Miss Edith Mary Po| ell of 230 Maple street. Tax collections for July as report today by Collector Loomis total $§) 000. NONE OF OUR BUSINESS. Senate Foreign Relations Commit| Decide Not to Interfere. ‘Washington, July 8.—The sen foreign relations committee today cided not to recommend passage Senator Martine's resolution whi would request the president to int] cede with Great Britain on behalf Sir Roger Casement. Members of the committee pressed sympathy with the effort secure a stay of Casement's death § tence until further facts might be § sented, but agreed there was notl this government could do in the ter. WHITE HATS FOR COPS. Members of the day police force to be provided with white sumi hats like those worn by the memi of the traffic squad. The hats h arrived and will be given to the at once. There will be no chany the headgear for the night pa# men. DROWNED WHILE WADING Ridgefield, Conn., July 8.—Rol Miller, aged 13, wading in Mill R was drowned in three feet of watel day. CAVALRY ENTRAINS. Mitchell, vice president, Robert Il- lingworth, secretary, Dewey Barnes, treasurer, Charles Keehner. Providence, July 8.—Four troop cavalry entrained today at Davis under orders to proceed to Bl The Dark Side of Golf, Gosa U wWoPE IT DoesN'T RAIN - I'LL SNEAK OUT UWITHOUT WAKING UP TRE oLD QGIRL - lo- Hum- By BRIGGS fLL GgeT A BT OF, BREAKFAST For MYSELE AND SAVE .THE cADDY FEE — HA—A—Hom AWAY WITHOLT LeAVING ME SOMB MmoneY-— BACK HERE BY DON'T You GO GET Ten — You N THAT KJ T HOLE OR WHATEUER YoUu CALL LT, LIFE SN'T ALL A-Bep