New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 18, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD — HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, JULY 18, 1916—TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 COTTON MILLS IN CAROLINA STOPPED Gharhotte Alone Reports 1,000,000 . Spindles Idle Because of Flood POWER PLANTS ARE SILENT Oil, Gas and Even Candles Are Brought Into Use to Illuminate Homes in South’s Flood-Stricken Area. Atlanta, Ga., July 18.—While the situation was greatly improved in the region around Ashville and Bilt- more, where six persons lost their lives, reports from other districts showed damage far in excess of that first reported. Three million dollars damage was done to property in Yadkin County, N. C. The popu- lation is in need of immediate help. Flooded power plants in the inun- dated area have caused great loss to textile and other industries. In Char- lotte alone one million cotton spindles were made idle. No street cars are operating in that city and kerosene, candles and a limited gas supply furnish the only light last night. Rivers in east Tennessee today were at their highest stages in fourteen Yyears, and rising. Railroads through- out the district were heavy sufferers, and the loss in bridges alone prop- | ably will reach more than a million dollars. Greatly improved conditions are reported In Virginia and West Vir- | ~ginia. L AR The New River Valley suffered e: timated property loss of approximate: ly $2,000,000, the Norfolk and West- ern Railway sustaining about one half the damage. Giles County is said to have been damaged to the extent of $2,000,000. Pearsburg was entirely inundated. Overflows of the Holston and Clinch Rivers caused damage that probably will reach a million dollars. Rallroad officials believe it will be several weeks before normal train schedules are restored. Three Tugs Missing. Charleston, S. C., July 18.—Of the nine barges that broke from four tugs off this coast in the hurricane Thurs- day night, three with about fifteen “men on board still were missing early today. One of the six accounted for was sunk. Four Killed in Dandslide. Asheville, N. C, July 18.—Four more deaths were added to the North Carolina flood toll today. A telephone message from Brevard, said John Y Heath and his mother and Mrs. Caldwell Santelle and child died to- day from injuries received when their homes were caught in a land- slide four miles from Brevard. PARALYSIS INCREASES ~Twenty-six Die and 121 New Cases Are Reported in Twenty-four Hours Preceding 10 a. m. Today, York, July 18.—After health had declared they believed the epidemic of infantile paralysis to be under contral, the disease made a spronounced advance today. The daily bulletin of the health department shows an increase of nearly one hun- dred per cent. in deaths and of more than thirty per cent. in the new cases. During the twenty-four hours pre- ceding 10 o’clock this marning, the plague killed twenty-six children and there were 121 mew cases reported. * During the same period ending yester= day there were fourteen deaths amsd 95 new cases in the five boroughs of New York city. Albany, N. Y., July 18.—Nine new cases of infantile paralysis and two deaths in the state outside of New York City were reported to the state ‘health department during the fore- noon. The totals to date are: 136 cases, 13 deaths. By a vote of 48 to 18, the senate re- jected an amendment to require three of the new battleships to be kept on the Pacific coast. NAVY BILL PASSES Senate FEndorses Measure by Viva Voce Vote—Calls for 157 War Ves- sels Within Next Three Years. Washington, July 18.—The senate today adopted the enlarged building program of the naval bill by a viva voce vote. It provides for the con- struction within three years of 157 war vessels of all classes and for four dreadnoughts and four battle cruisers ¢o be built next year. KILLED IN BREAD MIXER. Bridgeport, July 18.—Monego Fra- | cesgo, aged 23, was killed this morn- | ing when he was dragged Into a bread mixing machine in the bakery jn which he was working at 161 Willard street. Medical aminer Garlick expressed the opinion that death was accidental. The dead man’s body was horribly mangled. 31,018 IN CANAL ZON Washington, July 18.—The i zone's population is 31,018, said a i ‘consular report received today. % American residents number 14,376. canal | t'me lobbying for the position, | this cannot be said of Dr. Crowley. | tablish CROWLEY PROPOSED FOR MEAT INSPECTOR Dame Rumor Has It That Health Board Official Is to Be Former on Recommendation of Latter, That Dr. George T. Crowley, former milk and food inspector, is to be rec- ommended for the new meat inspec- torship at the spectal meeting of the health board this afternoon was un- officially stated this morning. While Dr, Crowley wished to say nothing about the matter wuntil after the pecial committee met and made its | report, he offered no denial ta the Te- port, leaving it to the assumption that he would not frown upon the ap- pointment should the board tender it to him. Dr. George H. Bodley is chairman of the special committee chosen at the last meeting of the health board for the purpose of choosing and recommending an appaintee. The special committee went on record as against publicity until after making its Teport to the full board this after- noon and no amount of quizzing availed to get an inkling as ta who the appointee would be. Since it became known that-an in- spector was to be named the health board has been bombarded with mp- rlicants, no less than thirty having expressed a desire for the job. Some of the applicants have warked over- but EX-GOV. FOSS WITHDRAWS He Does Not Want to Lead Caravan— Hanley and Sulzer in Ring—Party May Change Name. St. Paul, Minn,, July 18.—Delegates to the national prohibition convention learned today that the triangular con- fest for the presidentlal nomination had narrowed over night to a race be- tween J. Frank Hanly, former gover- nor of Indiana, and former Governor William Sulzer of New York. Eugene N. Foss, former governor of Massa- chusetts, announced that he would not be a candidate. With the arrival of the New York, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania and New England delegates, a combination of anti-Hanley candidates seemed possible. Henry Ford of Detroit failed to ar- rive early today although he had been expected to attend the “get together” conference which will be held today. Hints of a change in the name of the party were contained in the ad- cress by which Virgil G. Hinshaw, chairman of the prohibition national committee called to order a ‘‘get to- gether” meeting. WILSON AT CAPITOL President Pays First Visit in Months to Confer With Senator Kern Re- garding Bills in Legislative Program ‘Washington, July 18.—Shortly after noon today President Wilson went to the capitol. It was the first visit he had made there in month: At the capitol the president con- ferred in his private room with Sen- ator Kern, the democratic leader. It was understood that the president is very desirous of having the working- men’s compensation and child labor bills included in the legislative pro- gram. They were side tracked by the caucus. WATCH DEUTSCHLAND Big Undersea Merchant Vessel Will Be Ready to Leave Within Few Hours, Observers Believe. Baltimore, July 18.—That the Ger- man merchant submarine Deutschland would finish taking on cargo by to- night and be ready to leave within a few hours, was the belief today of ob- servers. Tt was recalled today that Capt. Koenig had stated to custom officials when he entered his arrival at the custom house that he thought he would sail on his return voyage with- in ten days. morrow. The captain had not ap- plied for his clearance papers at the custom house up to noon today. LABOR POSTPONES HOLIDAY. London, July 18, 1 p. m.—Organ- ized labor of England responded to- day to the government’s appeal to postpone the August holidays so that the British offensive may be carried on with no shortage of ammunition. At a conference of representatives of trades unions it was decided un mously to recommend that the gov- ernment’s suggestion be adopted. FOR AERIAL PATROL Rep. Kahn Introduces Bill to Appro- priate $1,500,000 for Establishment of Coast C (i Branch, Washington, July 18 day an aerial coast patrol bill similar appropriate $1,500,000 es- aerial coast rols in the naval militia. The naval bill, as passed by the house and as before the wenate, sets aside $3,500,000 for aerfal would to | would make the defense. The Johnson-Kahn measure aerial coast patral appropriation a separate item, That period is up to- ; Representa- | tive Kahn Intraduced in the house to- | 10 one offered in the senate a few days , | ago by Senator Johnson. The measure | DYNAMITE HOME T0 GET MAD MURDERER Negro Fanatic’s House Blown to { Splinters by Chicago Police SLEW FOUR, WOUNDED THREE Barricades Himself in Flat and Holds Police at Bay More Than an Hour While They Pump Stream of Lead at Him. Chicago, July 18.—A negro religious fanatic, becoming violently insane to- day shot four persons to death, wound- ed three, and was himself killed with his wife after 150 police had mited the house in which he barricaded. Hundreds of shots were exchanged between the crazed slayer, H. J. McIntyre, and the police, who besieged his flat in a two story brick structure at 320 North Irving avenue. After three charges of dynamite had been exploded and an attempt made to fire the structure with gaso- line, McIntyre and his wife, who we armed with rifles, were shot to death. The police were held at bay for more than an hour. When the police were able to enter the building it was a wreck. They found an explanation «{ Mclntyre’s deed in a not which he had scrawled on a soiled piece of wrappi-ig paper. Thought He Was a Prophet. “The Almighty God has a prophet unto all nations my wife, Hattie McIntyre” ran the note. “You shall know that the Lord has sent me to gather unto the Lord the remnant of the Adonic seed. “The Lord has made me the Sav- iour of all Africans of America and now I shall recommend all that are worthy unto my Heavenly Fath-: the Great God of all creation. The Lord has given me a spirit to judge the quick and the dead. “I must die in this land that [ may carry my reports unto Almighty God concerning the land of the Unit:d States.” The dead, besides McIntyre and his wife, are. Stuart Dean, policeman; Mrs. sephine Overmeyer, neighbor; ward Knox, negro, neighbor; Alfr Matthews, negro, neighbor; the jured: Edward Clement, detective s. geant, three bullet wounds, serious; Grover Crabtree, policeman, wounds wrist and elbow; M die Kn wife of Edward Knox, bullet woun in back, serious. The negro f attracted attention with his shouts about 3:15 o’clock in the morning, but it was not until 5 o’clock that neighbors, becoming alarmed, called the police. Kills All Who Enter. Policeman Dean was killed as he broke down ‘the rear door. and Crabtree were shot when they entered to recover Dean's body. Mrs Overmeyer was slain when she went in search of her husband, who had gone to investigate the shooting. The crazed negro killed Knox as he step- ped on the porch of his home MclIntyre, although desperately wounded after the dynamite had been exploded was found leaning against a door. He carried a re- volver and a rifle, Before he could | fire, a bullet from a policeman’s re- volver found its mark in his head. He died on the way to a hospital The negro had pitched the of two of his victims out of a win- dow to the front porch. where they lay in full view until McIntyre been killed. § Around the waist wife was found a cartridge belt sim- ilar to the one worn by her husband Her head was blown off the e plosion of dynamite. dyna- was made and also me Jo- 3d- d i by CRAZED BY LOVE. Disappointed Groom Shoots Up Girl's Family and Kills Self. Freehold, N. J., July 18.—Forbid- den to court fifteen-ye Hopkins of this village, John 24 years old, a shoemaker, forced way into the girl land. after shooting death, perhaps fatally mother and a younger mitted suicide by three times. Miss Hopkins, her sistor other brother, succeede the crazed man’s was found by the himself with two knife with a seven Solax, his to her com- himself her father wound brothe shooting and = armed and a had revolvers inch blade. MANSFIELD IN THE RING. Will Seck Dem Governor In Bay 18.- state State. July ~dericlk former Boston, Mansfield day announced candidacy democratic nomination Mr. Manstield was governor hy the tion in 1910, hut Eugene N. Foss, trea his | for nominated demecratic conve withdrew in favor who was clecte TO RENOMINATE HAMLIN 18.—Charles gove th fede board will be renomi ted | 2 member of the board when his term expires next month. Administra | officials allowed this to hecome known ! toda; Washington, July Hamlin, | treasury ion Clement | bodies | of MecIntyre's | r-old Florence | home early today | an- | it | tic Nomination for | i L CASTRO IS BARRED FROM PORTO RICO Former President of Venezeucla Will Be Unable to Land of Any U. Posessions, ‘Washington, July 18.—Immigra- tion bureau officials have abandoned their plan if glving a “transit privi- lege” that would permit Gen. priano Castro and his wife to be at It was that take & boat for Porto Rico. eaplained at the bureau today exclusion of the former Venezuelan president from the United States would operate to bar him from Porto | Rico or other insular possessions. Castro’s appeal from the ruli the New York immigration office de here today but officials were studying er General Caminetti to take up the case on his return froin Philadelphia - FOURTH BODY EXHUMED Remains of Woman, Onco’ Inmate of Archer Home, Taken From Grave for Examination by Police. 1 Hartford, July 18.—The body of Mrs. Alice Gowdy, one time an inmate iof the home for the aged conducted | by Mrs. Amy Archer-Gilligan, now in | the county jail under an indictment for murder of Franklin R. was exhumed, Monday afternoon, Spring Grove cemetery, and an topsy held. The results organs of the disclosed by at au- of the analysis of the remains would not be the authorities. The stomach W removed and is in pos- session of State Attorney Hugh Al- corn. This is the fourth body to have been exhumed. ARBITRATE. 1:50 a. m.—The company, having government’s differences REFUSE TO Madrid, July 18, | Northern Railway | failed to reply to the roposals that the roud's | with | tea to arbitration, the cabinet today | rescived to submit the whole question of the strike to the institute of social reforms, whose decision, it is an- nounced, will immediatey be spplied by the government. its sir PACIFICISTS HOME. w York July 18.—Reverend Dr. Charles I. Aked, of San Francisco and | Miss Emily Balch, of Wellesley Col- {lege, American delegates to the Neu- | tra1 Conference for Continuous Media- | tion, which is the outgrowth of Henr: Ford’s expedition and has been sitting | lin Stockholm, reached New York to- | ;amv on their way to consult with Mr. | Ford regarding further work for peace. THE LADIES PROTEST Buffalo, N. Y., July 18.—Resolutions protesting against the treatment ac- | corded guardsmen from Buffalo serv-| {ing on the Mexican border were | adopted at a meeting of women here | today. The resolutions, which were | forwarded to Secretary of War Baker, d the soldiers had been transported | rded day coaches | to Mexico in overe 2 of food was in- | and that the supply adequate. FRENCH CALL MORE TO COLORS. | 18, 3 p. m.—The gov- led to the colors a s of 1888—that is, men of age, except factories and, for and farm labor- ¢ with the | | s | ernment part of the cld | from 47 to 48 those in munition | the present, farmers who are now bu; | vest, Expert workers of various so | of the class of 1888 already had some months ago. July years | har- | | s | been e | called, | { ‘ | ORAT Pittsburgh, thirty-sixth July 18.—The convention of the 11 Orange Institution of the United States opened here today with 500 | delegates from all parts of the coun- try present. George Stimson of Buf- falo, N. Y., supreme grand master, sided. POLICE REVOLT IN BRAZIL. Rio Janeiro, Brazil, July 18.--The federal government has sent trocps to restore order in the State of Matto Grosso, where, dispatches announced, | a regiment police has revolted \inst the local authorities. | | of ! 1o | TO PREVENT OVERLOADING. Washington, July 18 Navigation | inspectors have been ordered by the | department of commerce to be espe- | cially watchful of excursion steame | to see thet there 1 is no overloading | violation of the navigation laws. i e .Washfngton, July .18.—The house up today a conference report on | 000,000 post office appropria- POST OFFICE BILL. | | | tool, the § tion bill gives final word to the | ‘mmeree tter of veight for v commi: the spac method of transporta- inter the for paying n | w substitutir the bisis ¥ as ilw mail tion e e WEATHER, ] 18.—For % nity: Gen- continued warm, d \Wednesday. Hartford, Hartford and erally fair, tonighit v ~—— \N\/\/\/\/\va.\g Ci| liberty in New York unfil they could g of | nying him admission had not reached | a transcript of the testimony taken at | New York and expected Cormmission- | Andrews <ing emiployes be submit- | | to develop free | constantly hars | | | | \ President CASEMENT DENIED - APPEAL FOR LIFE ‘Justice Darli*ng Decides Without Hearing from Lawyers for Crown APPEAL POSSIBLE | But Attorney General Must Recom- ANOTHER mend Such Step to the House of Lords—Court Rules Objections Are Already Answered. London, July 18, 1:30 p. m.— | Without hearing the attornevs for the the of criminal appeal today dismissed Sir Rogeri Casement’s appeal from the verdict of the lower { court, which found him guilty of treason, for which Viscount Reading, the lord chief justice, sentenced him to death. For a day and a half Alexander Sullivan, Sir Roger's counsel, argued before the court, quoting many au- thorities in favor of his contention that the offense of treason depended upon whether the accused dwelt un- der the protection of the king, and | hat the crime could not be commit- | ted without the realm. He abandoned | his other points in regard to the lord | chief justice’s definition of the offensc. Decision Comes Quickl As soon as Mr. Sullivan had con- | cluded his argument the court re- tired to consider whether the attor- neys for the crown would be called on to reply. It soon decided to the contrary, which indicated that the appeal had gone against Sir Roger, who was present during the argu- ment and when judgment was given. A further appeal, to the house of lords, is possible only. if the attorney general gives a certificate that the de- cision of the court of criminal appeal | involves a point of law so exception- ally important that it is desirable ia the public interest that a still higher | court should deal with it. This has | been done only twice since the court | of criminal appeal was established crown, court | eight vears ago. | Justice Darling, in delivering the | judgment, expressed the indebtednes | of the court to Mr. Sullivan for | well-considered and well-delivered | arguments, as the justice character- ized them, adding that they were worthy of the best traditions of the king's courts but he declared that they had been answered by | of the crown at the first trial. [ Working for Reprieve. Attorney Michael Philadelphia, of counsel for Sir Roger cxpressed the opinion today that it was improbable the attorney general would certify the case for the house of lords as the appeal court aid not consider it necessary to hear argument for the government. Powerful influences are working for a reprieve, said the attorney, and there are strong hopes of one being granted. FRANCE MUST NOT REST Gen. Nivelle Says Work Will Not Be Francis Doyle of Finished Until All Germans Are Driven Across Border. an Par 11:45 p. m.—In army July 17, order in which he communi- his troops a congratulatory sent them the fen. Nivelle, commander of at Vi cated addres Academy to by French forces to 3 hefore rdun, says: heroic stand of Verdun the allied has made briliiant Germans are not the French “Thanks the army offensive alread progr and the gaining at Verdun ‘But our work is not finished. No Frenchman has a right to a moment's | rest while the enemy remains on the of France and A e and Lor- To enable the allies’ offensive and culminate in a we will contin- assaults of our soil raine. rapid decisive victory ue to withstand the implacable enemies who, notwith- standing the sacrifice of 500,000 men, which Verdun has already cost them, still cling to their main hopes. “Not satisfied with resisting, diers of the second army, vou the adversary so as to hold before you, by ceaseless men- the greatest possible part of the forces until the approaching the general offensive.” sol- will ace, enemy hour of ELKUS FOR TURKEY POST New York Man Selected by President to Succeed Ambassador Morganthaun oon Recommendation of Iatter, July York 18.—Abra was Washington, am Flkus New by President Wilson as ambz nominated for to u, retired to chairman of finance committee of the dewo- cratic national committee. Mr. Elkus lawyer and was recommended by Morgenthau of Turkey to succeed Henry Morgenthy who hecome the A, N Mr ars old and New York ticing in at the bar sidered by kus is 50 v was educated in began pr prominent city, 1888 born a where he He has been and some time ago was cor Wilson for a place on the federal court in New York. He has been one of the leaders of the Amer- fcar. Jewry. his the attorneys appeal to | » | through fear. BRITISH ATTACK I RAIN AND DRIVE GERMANS AT OVILLER SUBMARINE WARNING FOR NEUTRAL STATES. Semi-Official Lokal Anzeiger | Hints U-Boat Activity May | Be Increased. Berlin, July 17, via London, July 18, 2:30 p. m.—The active campaign for resumption of submarine warfare in its previous form has assumed new importance, from an article today by Eugene Zimmerman, general director of the Lokal Anziger, whose views, as past events have hown, usually re- flect the opinions held in govern- mental circles. Referring to the reasons which Great Britain gave for abandoning the declaration of London, Herr Zim- merman contemplates the possibility that Great Britain will compel smaller neutral states to adopt an unfriendly, perhaps a hostile attitude towards the Central Powers, or even to close their frontiers completely again them. 4 his own comment on Germany’s ac- ceptance of the American demands in regard to submarine warfare, indi- cating that circumstances might arise later which would make it impossible to adhere to the restrictions on the activity of these craft. Herr Zimmerman goes on to say that the political reasons which shaped, Germany’s policy at the time included the wish to preserve the good will of neutrals, and adds: “But if Great Britain succeeds in making neutrals passively or actively hostile to us, one important reason for Germany's decision at that would cease to exist. It makes no difference whether neutrals yield to British orders through sympathy or “Even America should comprehend and appreciate the situation as it would be changed for the Central Powers and the conclusions they of necessity would draw therefrom. We can only strike a balance again of all political and military factors and choose what Is most useful for Ger- many, what best secures German vic- tory.” Herr Zimmerman then intimates in time | Operations on Somme Hi dered by Storms @ Infantry is Inactive Alo Greater Part of Line TEUTONS GAIN IN BIACHES ASSAUJ Repulsed at Other Poi Paris Says of Night Bati —Belgians Victors in S¢ en-Hour Engagement East Africa, Dispersi Foe and Capturing Leadd London, July 18, 2:45 p. m.—§ stantial progress by the British oy front of 1,000 yards narth of Ovill was announced today by the office. The statement follows: “Thick mist and incessant rain are interfering with our aperatig in the neighborhood of the Somn but to the north of Ovillers we last night onj The enemy Wi strongly substantial front of 1,000 yards. several progress | ariven out of fended points.” Germans Gain at Biaches, Paris, July 18, 11:50 a. m.— Germans made an attack last night the French line south of the Sommi and gained ground in the vicinity | Biaches, the war office announced § | Qa | The German attack was' deliver] | against the French positions frd Biaches to La Maisonette. Sevey] attempts to take La Maisonette fail a veiled manner, being unable to dis- uss this phase more freely, that the | submarine power of Germany has un- dergone a favorable change nce spring, evidently meaning that either their numbers or their efficiency have been conserved He concludes his article with the assertion that signs indicate a new decision on the submarine question will be necessary very soon. CONFERI PROGRE! Arredondo Vi ican Situation. 18.—Elis ador de Washington, July dondo, Mexican ambs state department toda derstood Mr. Arredondo had eived instructions from his government proving a tentative plan for tlement of differences with the United States by means of a joint interna- tional commission. At the close of the confcrence Polk said there was nothing t nounce further than that tie ences were ‘‘progressing favorably.’ POINCARE AT THE FROKT T an- confer- President of France With Minister of | | and | War Pays Visit to Meuse Somme Battleficlds. | President | General | ir, has | Paris, July 18, 1:0 p. m.- Poincare, accompanied by Pierre Roques, minister of <pent the last two days In visits to the | Mcuse and Somme fronts. The trip | included a brief stop at Verdun and a | meeting on the Somme front with | Generals Joffre, Foch and Fayolle | Tn the course of the trip President Poincare inspected the former German | lines and sections of the ground | scarred by traces of the recent battles and bombardments. Before ieaving he heartily congratulated thc troops and their commanders. EARTHQUAKE IN FIUME Austrian City Rocked by Seismic | Movement and Ieavy Damage Is Reported—People in Panic, m.—A Amster- | damage has been | rthquake in the In the city a terrible from July 18, 12 despatch London » Central News dam says great caused by an es region of Fiume, Austria. of Fiume, the despatch says panic was caused by the earthquake. Filume is a city of thousand at the northeastern extrem- ity of the Adriatic Sea. There have been several seismic disturbances re- | cently in the region of the Adriatic about four rrincipally in lower I%ily and Sicily. all | its Polk to Discuss Mex- | | the enemy’s forces still h with heavy loss to the Germans, statement says, but groups of the | tacking forces spread along the ca | on the east side of Biaches, where t | fighting continues, | A German raid on Hill 304 on t Verdun front west of the Meuse Wi broken up by French infantry Iiast of the river there was fightiy | with grenades, in which the adva tage rested with the French. The a bout La Laufee & The statement follows: of the Somme the Germal yesterday evening and la s from the village “South sttacked night our positior Biaches as far as La Maisone! Notwithstanding repeated efforf | shich cost them heavy losses, thd were not able to obtain possession Me detachmen read alor on the ea de of Biache: fightin continues. On the left ban (Verdun front) a surprisc attag | 2gainst our trenches at Hill 304 wa repulsed by our fi On the rigl k of the river the night wi ccd by fighting with grenades § vicinit the Chape st of Fleury wh tive artillery figh La Laufee and Ch On the remalinder the fro aim prevailed through the night.” Ger the can where sonette. | st | ¢ £t the Meu: n the c eneny] ting in the regiel of nois Belgians Disperse Foe in Africa. Havre, France, July 18, 12:20 a, gfan troops operating in Germa; Africe, have reached the shon ke Victoria and in a seven houl cngagement fought on July 7 they dis| persed the Germans oppasing thel advance, taking the German com| mandant prisoner and inflictin severe losses on the Germans, acoord ing to an official statement issued b the Belgian war office tod The report covers the of Gen. Tombeur's army eriod g June the were “After une 25 one y's marct mulo, Col. Molitor’s br 1 to advance eastward jeet of pying the shore ke Victoria the southward of operationi during Briefly] statement operation; llow defe the emy of Isiap contin ob: ery utting st off out 1§ Kagers ade th southwuos of L retreat the 1 1ding between the upp ke Victoria n shorc points, Namirembe Yombo. They made a number of} prisoners. In a sharp engagement| lasting seven hours, fought on July the enemy was dispersed mandant of the German taken prisoner and the enemy I number of ‘killed “The Belgian troops bore thems selves admirably. Major Rouling wag! twice wounded at the head of his reg= iment. “No the ion river and The 1 reached the re June 27 Victoria ut and Basira) on Lake troops two ‘The com- colony was st al important news has been re= (Continued On Eleventh Page).