New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 5, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” BETTER BUSINES PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1916 —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 - BIG REPUBLICAN SCRAMBLE FOR PARTY LEADERSHIP IS ANTICIPATED IN ELM CITY Holcomb, Blakeslee, Healy and Wilson Engaged in Four-Cor- nered Battle at State Convention ONNECTICUT COMBED INE FOR SUPPORT C F Old Timers Belicve Scrap Will Com- pare Favorably Wijth Goodwin- Lake Bout in 1910—Renomination of Senator McLean, Burnes, Cham- berlain and Webster Forecast—Wo- men to Ask For Suffrage Plank. —The republi- tion for the nomina- flicers and for United tor to take his seat upon enator McLean’s pres- will be opened in Shubert's ght. Pre-convention in- for a very lively contest gubernatorial nomination. are coming here with interest keyed to a point of in- Many of those who were 7, and many of the party rs who have not delegate cre- dentials seemed convinced in their ns that this convention is like- E with that one held in fora when Charles A. Goodwin on from Everett J. Lake in the for first place on the state cet, and over which Congressman E. J. Hill presided. Some of the old- timers went further back into po- al history and thought that the nvention in 19800, when the present United States Senator George P. Mc- n was named for governor fur- hed a good parallel, It was said 1 eve side that so thorough has been t canvass throughout the state on the matter of the nomination for governor that probably every delegate, or nearly every one, has about made up his mind as to his Indt al vote on the first ballot. It was asserted that probably every delegate would be in his seat in the theater at 8 o’clock when J. Henry Roraback, the state chairman, will present United States Senator Frank B. Brandegee as the temporary chairman. Then will come the ad- dress of the evening, and later the convention under its mode of pro- cedure, will settle down to organiza- tion work. The committees having been named and reported to the ¢ convention, adjournment will be taken over night. Big Fight Tomorrow. It will be in the hours between this adjournment and re-assembling at 10 a, m. tomorrow that the hardest work for the several candidacies will be put in. The names before the dele- w» zates just now are those of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb, former Lieuten- ant Governor D. E. Blakeslee, Speaker Frank H. Healy and Lieutenant Gov- ernor Clifford B. Wilson. No delegate seemed to be in evidence who thought any additional names would be brought forward. Claims as to the vote for each of these candidates, which the first ballot will show, were pdvanced by those who are looking after the interest of each, On the matter of nominations for other offices there seemed little dis: cussion. Senator McLean will prob- ably be renominated, and the present secretary of state, Charles D. Burnes, Treasurer F. S. Chamberlain and State Comptroller Morris C. Webster, are likely to be honored again. As Lieu- tenant Governor Wilson is a candidate for the next higher office, discussion of the nominee for his office has not been opened to any extent. Tonight the several committees will meet, and interest will center in that of the resolutions committee. This afternoon the Connecticut Woman’s Suffrage association will have a street parade and tonight a 1, delegation will ask the resolutions committee to incorporate an equal suffrage plank in the platform. J. Henry Arrives. State Chairman Roraback arrived at the state committee rooms shortly before noon. Only a few of the com- mitteemen had arrived. In the hotel the several candidates for governor had rooms and many delegates upon arrival made the rounds to shake hands and indulge in pleasantries. The good fellowship of all was es- pecially noticeable and this was due probably to the one fact more than another that so many were members of the legislature or had formerly sat In that body. Few formal introduc- tions were meeded. The state committee later in the day will pass upon the temporary roll as proposed by Secretary Andrew N strom. There seemed to be little other business to come before the commit- tee. Delegates their N Primaries in New Hampshire. Manchester, N. H., Ser#. 5.—Demo- crats and republicans of New Hamp- (Continued On Eleventh Page). FREDERICK S. CHAMBERLAIN. ‘Whose Renomination by Republicans As State Treasurer Is Conceded. , HAD PARALYSIS THREE WEEKS WITHOUT CARE Children Un- knowingly Exposed to Eighteen Plague in Block Another case of infantile paralysis, the sixth reported in this city during the past two months, was brought to the attention of the health depart- ment late yesterday through an odd circumstance. The victim, Lily Cio, is two and one-half years old and lives at the rear of 37 Franklin street in a crowded tenement house and has been {ll over three weeks, but up to yesterday had recelved no medical at- tention. The case was discovered when a doctor was called in to attend her mother who became ill recently. Over eighteen children in the block se and have been exposed to the dises are now under strict quarantine. The child’s left leg is partly paralyzed but Health Superintendent Reeks de- scribes the case as mild as have been all the cases in this city. In all six local cases thus far reported to the board the affection has been noticeable only in the leg. The health department reports all cases as doing well. The Quarti child on Rocky Hill avenue, the first taken ill with the disease in this city, is under observation, but the youngs is rapidly improving and gaining in strength with each passing day. Wil- pur Hale, the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Hale of 9 Madison street, Is still at the Hartford isolation hos- pital, but is reported as improving. The Smalley street case, which was not detected until the victim had practically recovered, is still under ob- servation and a quasl quarantine is being maintained at the house. The young son of Frederick Knox of 2050 Stanley street is improving although still suffering with partial paralysis of the leg. The condition of the Reed child on Washington street remains about the same. This case was re- ported to the board on Sunday. For the purpose of discussing the paralysis situation the board of health will hold a special meeting this even- ing. Health Superintendent Reeks suggests until the board makes definite recommendation that all returning vacationists report at once to health department, especially those coming from places where the disease is known to exist. Many vacationists returned to the city vesterday and to- day the board is securing much in- formation on this score. Little trouble is experienced in gaining this infor- mation, but the health authorities are anxious that parents themselves report their return. Then the department can learn the crcumstances and de- cide on the question of an observa- tlon period. Many are alarmed by the return of neighbors from shore resorts and areas where the disease is known to exist and this can be al- layed to a large extent by reporting to the board at once and recelving definite orders in regard to segrega- tion. In regard to attending fairs, Health Superintendent Reeks issues a further warning today, advising all parents to keep their children away. Tt is known that many New Yorkers are attending fairs in this vicinity. Hope of quickly checking the disease will be increased by observing carefully the suggestions and mandates of the board of health. PROF, SI Berlin, Sept. m.—Professor Siebert, several years 'BERT KILLED, Via London, o an exchange in United States, an aerial action western front. The following day the Belgian victor dropped a bouquet of roses for the funeral with the inscription: “A professor was killed recently in over the feated in aerial battle.” | 11:02 the | Eelgian aviator’s homage to a foe de- | SUFFRAGIST TALKS 10 STATE F. OF L Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett Pleads for 50-Hour Week for Woman FEMALE DELEGATES PRESENT And On That Account the Men Are Ordered to Keep Tobacco in Pockets —DMayor Hagarty Delivers Address —Local C. I. U. on Rules Com. Hartford, Sept. 5.—Nearly 200 del- egates, representing large towns and the cities of the state were in their places at 10 o’clock this morning when Julius C. Stremlau of Meriden, presi- dent, called to order the 31st annual convention of the Connecticut Federa- tion of Labor. T. M. Crowley, president of the Hartford Central Labor Union, imme- diately informed the convention that Mayor Frank A. Hagarty would ad- dress the gathering in the morning as the mayor planned to leave the city by the time the preliminary work was finished. So a reception committe consisting of T. P. O’Reilly, R. Lew and Herman Bochman, all of this city, was named to escort the mayor with Mr. Crowley, to the platform. The delegates stood as the mayor entered and Mr. Crowley then introduced hi honor to President Stremlau of the state federation, and the latter, in turn, presented Mayor Hagarty to the convention. Congratulated By Mayor. “It is a pleasure and a privilege for me,” began the mayor, “to have the opportunity to welcome to the city of Hartford such a representative gathering of the hosts of labor from all over the state. It is unnecessary for me to say we are citizens of no mean state, and I think it is proper for me to add that of all the cities in that state, Hartford is the fairest. I hope your stay with us will be pleas- ant and your deliberations successful. “Under a smiling sky and in happy sunshine the hosts of labor marched | in this city yesterday and I wish to | compliment you on your appearance. At a time when the peoples of the fin- | est countries in Europe are marching | forth in war to cover fertile fields and | pleasant lands with death and blood, | it is a pleasing contrast to see the | workers of this commonwealth march- ing forward under the banner of | | ginia y | American Woman peace. And one could not help but be impressed by the physique, the intel- | ligent eve and the alert bearing of the | marchers. It is wonderful to reflect that the peoplc Connecticut are more contented and happy today than they have been in years, and I trust that a backward step will never be | taken, ana I hope that the welfare of labor in the state will always rema as yesterday’s procession showeq it to be.” The mayor’s remarks were enghus- jastically received. Frank J. Madden, secretary and treasurer of the local Bartenders’ union, in moving that the convention record a vote of thanks for the mayor's remarks, said: “We all realize that at times there is brought to bear upon executives of Hartford outside influence against the holding of demonstrations by labor organiza- tions. But at the same time, we all know that Mayor Hagarty has always i been favorable to the workingman and to organized labor.” The motion was unanimously carried and the mayor left. Calmbach on Rules Committee. President Stremlau then named the auditing committee for the conven- tion as follows: James T. Manee, Hartford; August Streibe, New Haven; and Charles Stour, -New London. On the credentials committee were named J. H. Reiley of Danbury, James O'Rourke of Bridgeport and Fred Wagner of Meriden. The rules com- | mittee, as announced, comprised Philip | Calmbach of New Briwain, Dennis A. Gorman of Danbury and Joseph Baker of Waterbury. It was decided to carry the cohvention along during the | preliminary sessions under the rules of the last meeting. Mr. Stremlau at this time, suggested that the delegates refrain from smok- ing.” Present in the hall for the ses- | sion were six woman delegates, this being the first time in four years that a woman was present. Years 480 women delegates came occasionally, but in the future it is expected that | they will be even better represented. The fair delegates, today, were: Mi Margaret Turney, Miss Anna Wise and Martha Long of the Bridgeport Cor- | set Workers Union, Corsetiers, 10 less, according to Martha; Miss Marie Clement and Miss Rlizabeth Langt of the Tohacco Strippers’ Union New Haven and Miss Osborn, busi- | ness agent of the Bridgeport Corset Work “1 would declared chairman, after recognizing the wou en delegates, “that out of considera- | tion for the ladies we refrain from | smoking duri convention.” “Don’t mind quickly Martha Long, “we don’t object ahead, smol We have a couple of bags of peanuts. “1 would | added one delegate, on h | “that ~ the convention purcha bushel of peanuts for the ladies. The idea was applauded, but chairman had to keep business ing. Suffragist Mrs, M. T suggest,” the | the s Go | the mov- Addresses Convention. Bennett, for the local suffrage workers, had asked previous- ly for the privilege of the floor to addr: the convention on the woman (Continued On Eleventh Page), L | September 20, | Wilson L. ! v.ous report; | does not . He said that he accompanied Mac- | | | Greenland rveplied | i ton [GOMING T0 SETTLE MEXIGAN PROBLEN Joint Commission Takes Presiden- tial Yacht to New London OPEN DISCUSSION TOMORROW Foreign Relations Committee of Sen- ate Unanimously Orders Treaty With Denmark for Islands Reported to Upper House. New York, Sept. 5.—The Mexican and American joint commission which will undertake to bring about a permanent ‘settlement of the interna- tional difficulties, left New York to- day on the Presidential yacht May- flower for New London, Conn. There ithe first conferences will be held to- morrow. Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mexican delegation, and K. Lane, secretary of the who heads the Ame will preside on alternate Mayflower is expected to destination about noon. Danish Treaty Approved. Washington, Sept. 5.—The treaty for purchase of the Danish West In- dies for $25,000,000 was ordered fav- orably reported to the senate today day: P The ach its i by the foreign relations committee by a unanimous vote of senators present. It will be reported later today and an effort made to have it ratified before adjournment of congres: OVATIONS FOR WILSON President Given Enthusiastic Recep- tion in Territory Visited By Hughes —Declines to Make Speeches. Huntington, W. V., Sept Board President Wilson’s Train—President Wilson was 5, On Special return- | ing to Washington today enthusiastic over, Kentucky the receptions accorded him in West Virginia and Vir- terday. He is due ot arrive at the national capital at 2 o’clock this afternoon and will remain there un- til Friday, when he goes to Atlantic City, N. J., to address the National Suffrage associa- tion. Then he will motor to Branch, and does not expect to re- turn to Washington for more than a month. st night ed the president pa territory in which C1 the iblican presiden- persons cheered him con- until his train pulled out. the president continued to refuse to make political speeches on the present (rip because he went to Hodgenville to honor Abraham Lin- coln. He esxpressed his attitude last night to a crowd of Winchester, K which demanded a speech. “I did not come down here on speechmaking tour,” he said. bless you all.” The cheering of the at every station through through Hughes, tial nomin Lexington, na il Ky, o today. a large which the | president appeared to give him great pleasure. After the Atlantic City speech the president has no engagements before when he goes to St. his ay at however, he will see several politi- Louis. During Branch, N. J., delegations and write ca] letters. Washington, Sept. 5.—President returned here at 2:05 this afternoon from Hodgenville, Ky. PEARY SAW MIRAGE Green, Back From Arctic Region, Reports “Crocker Land” Ts Myth, Despite Claim of Admiral. —Ensign Fitz- who accom- York, Sept. S. New hugh Green, A 2 panied Donald B. MacMillan on his xpedition in search of ‘“Crocker nd” which left here in 1913, Jeached here today on the Danis amship United States from Copen- gen. F ign Green confirmed pre- that “Crocker Land” t h e Millan on a three months’ trip from Cape Thomas Hubbard, where their hip was disabled, out over the lar Sea toward where Rear Admiral Feary Claimed to have seen ‘‘Crocker Land Peary, according to Emsign Green, (laimed to have made his observations t a point about 130 miles from the coast. MacMillan and 50 miles and, favored they determined Green traveled 1 hy clear weather, from ohservations and careful sound- that what Perry had seen mirage, This belief was further irmed, Bnsign Green said, by the »( that they themselves saw mi Ensign Green will go to W Monday will make a of his to the navy rartment. report de- and observations WEATHER. Hartford, Scpt. 5.—Tor Hartford and vicinity: Unset- tled, probably showers tonight and Wednesday. anklin | interior, | an commission, | Long | “God | crowds | Long | ermany Agrecable to Send Home English Citizens Under Parole Not to Engage in Warfare, Via Lon- m.—The | Saturday, Sept. 11:25 civilians ~ Berlin, Sept. - | don, 5, a. | thousands of interned in ! be re- | leased and the difficult of concentration camps solved altogether, | Germany and, England may problem it a plan now under consideration i opted. The idea is to hange all civilians on parole nat to serve during the war. . For some time / British authorities, through the in- termediation of the American am- bassador at Berlin, James W. Gerard, ! | have been working on a proposal to exchange all interned civilians above the military age, forty-five. It was 1ecognized that this was only a half- way measure which would leave un- solved the larger problem of the housands of civilians below that age whom neither government wishes to retain and support at great expense, although neither is willing to release them, as possible recruits for the other’s army. While negotiations in regard to exchange of the older men were hanging fire and new difficulties and delays were arising constantly it was suddenly discovered the German authorities were willing to take into consideration a proposal for a gen- eral exchange under parole. There still remains a long and diffi cult road to be traveled, and Great Britain’s attitude thus far has not heen made known, but it is felt here i the German and of the solution may appeal to British as it has to the Germans. HUNGARY DEPRESSED While the House of Magnates Gloomy r Tisza plains Necessity of Stripping Transylvania of Troops. T.ondan, | sitting of the Hungarian house of magnates at Bu st on Saturday, when Premier Ti explained the necessity of depleting Transylvania of iroops in order to bring the Russian cffensive to a standstill, telegraphg the Reuter correspondent at Berne, Switzerland, was marked by the utmost depres o) o All the members were attired in deep mourning, the scarlet or purple irettas of the ecclesiastfcal <fgni- wries being the only touch of color re- licying the sombre appearance of the house. Owing ta the difficulties of the in- ierna] situation, the correspondent adds, the Hungarian minister of edu- ation has ordered all schools in Hun- y closed until November 1. Sept 1:05 p. m.— COMMONWEALTH DISABLED. ¥ingine Trouble Forces Fall Liner to Heave To. New Yor Sept. 5.—A wireless | received here from the Fad River Line steamship Commonwealth, re- ported lving with disabled engines in Long Tsland Sound off New Haven, said that the vessel was expected to arrive safely this afternoon, the damage having been repaired. The Commonwealth was bound from Fall River, Mass., to this port | with 1,500 passengers. She was due here about 7 o’clock this morning. STREL HITS NEW MARK Stock Value is 100 3-1 Including Divi- River dends—Merchantile Marine and Kelly-Springfield Tire Make Record. New York, Sept. 5 Steel made a new opening of toda 000 shares changir 98 1 The mazimum valent to 100 -4, | regular and extra points, which came it sold e vidend la previous high record 3-8, made last week Mercantile Marine | made a new record Kelly-Springfield Tire entire market expr the speculative community oy settlement of the railroad strike, gains | in other parts of the list, rails ex- cepted. being from 1 té 2 points United States high record at the v's strong market, 10,- nds at 93 to figure is equi- allowing for the | dividend of 2 1-4 the stock when Friday. The Steel was 98 9 2 preferred ititil 81 also likewise at The | the ! HARVARD ATHLE M 21 suffering B STRICKEN. old, from Springfield, —Horace Quimby, vear was de- he infantile He taken ill | saturday. Mr. Quimby was a mem- er of the University crew of Harvard inguished himself in the race ale last June. { clared to paralysis today. W that the simplicity and completeness | | from American ships The | ed the relief of | * i both side: enue Bill Restricting Ship- ping, . Post, Telegraph, Wireless and Cable for Countries at War Discrim- inating Against U. S. Washington, Sept. 5.—An amend- ment to the revenue bill, authorizing the president, during a war in which the United States is not engaged, to withhold clearance from all vessels which discriminate against American shippers, to withhold privileges from ships of such nations as withheld privileges accorded to other nations and to use the army and navy if necessary to prevent departure of offending vessels from United States ports, was adopted to- day by the senate. An amendment of Senator Phelan of California, was adopted authorizing the president by proclamation to deny the use of the mails, express, tele- graph, wireless or cable facilities to | citizens of nations which do not ac- cord to Americans all facilitles of commerce “including the unhampered traffic in the mails.”” This amend- ment, is was declared, was aimed par- ticularly at British interference with American mails. The Chamberlain amendment pro- hibiting admission of halibut and Salmon into the United States except when in bond from an American port also was adopted. The amendment is directed against Canadian fisher- jes on the Pacific and to urge devel- opment of American fisheries there. An amendment to the tariff com- mission section by Senator Gallinger was adopted, broadening the commis- sion’s powers so that it shall observe the effect of tariff laws on industry and labor and also observe the ef- fect of economic alliances. An amendment by Senator Sterling di- | recting the commission to investigate | particularly the cost of production | here and abroad was rejected. FEAR FOR U, S. RIGHTS American Interests May Be Affected by New Demands Made by Japan on China, Federal Officials Believe. ‘Washington, Sept. lose watch is being maintained b; diplomatic officials here over the newly threat- ened crisis between Japan and China growing out of tHe recent clash of the two nations’ troops at Cheng Chia- tun. Considerable fear is felt that the rights of the United States in China may be affected, in view of confidential reports that Japan has made other demands than those published yester- day in despatches from Peking, and that the secret negotiations threat- en Chinese rule throughout inner Mongolia. An extension to inner Mongolia of the authority gained by Japan in south Manchuria by the treaty of May 8, 1915, involving supervision by Japan of foreign loans and special privi- leges for Japanese resident might impair seriously the open do6i policy and the integrity of China, it is pointed out here. Tokio, Sept. 5.—Japan has officially assured the United States that the al- liance recently made by Russia and Japan will not affect the status quo in the far east. | MITCHEL TO INTERVENE, New York, Sept. 5.—Mayor John | P. Mitchel will be given time to m-[ tervene before a strike is called among the employes on the Interborough Rapid Transit company’s subway and | clevated lines, it was announced today on behalf of the men. This develop- ment indicated an indefinite delay in ing out the purpose of the men to tie up the system if the company maintains its stand not to annul con- tracts signed recently binding many employes not to seek wage incre for two years. MAY DELAY CONGRE: Washington, Sept. 5.—Opposition to the Webb bill to permit American firms to operate collective agencies abroad, which has developed in the senate, threatens to delay ad- journment of cor s if the bill ssed. Opposition is promised from of the chamber by those who fear it might prevent the sale of American goods in foreign lands except through a foreign selling mon- opoly selling is AUSTRIAN WORKS BOMBED, Rome, Sept. 5, 1:35 a. m.—On the | night of September 3 an Ttalian diri- gible, according to an announcement made here, successfully bombarded the Austrian military works at Lus- sinpiceolo, in the crownland of Istria. The airship returned undamaged. citizens, | | the { September 3 has resulted in the | night ALLIES MAKING SUPREME EFFORT 10 BLAST PATH THROUGH GERMAN LINES ON SOMI 'SENATE STRIKES BACK AT BRITAIN FOR TAKING MAILS | T0 EXCHANGE CIVILIANS ;Adopts Amendment to Rev- Purchase of | British Smash Blow A Blow and Report Furd Advances While Fren Ward 0ff Counter Attag 29 VILLAGES FALL DURING OFFENS Russians and Bulgaria Come to Grips for Fil Time — Heavy Figh Near Important Railrg Center of Kovel—Bulg Claim Initial Victory. The battle of the Somme has reached the high pitch of viole: Against the concentration of pig German troops the French and B! are striking blow after blow in appears to be a supreme efforf force a way through the German London today announces further stantial gains at two points nortH the sector of 12% miles over the French advanced yesterday. The Germans are not yielding ti carefully organized position witH desperate resistance, and the figh is unceasingly severe, with heavy I sides. Last night es on both launched several vigol but the French Germans counter attacks, office reports they were beaten heavy losses to the attackers. Since the Son| villages beginning of the offensive twenty-nine been captured by the allies, eac them powerfully organized. In eastern Rumania the first ei i has occurred between the Bulgari | who have invaded Dobrudja, and Russians, who went in from Besss bia to assist the Rumanians. An official Bulgarian account of the first says that on invasion the leaving hundreds of dead on the fi Rumanians were driven bg and that two villages near the fronj were occupled. The heaviest fighting on the e front is now under way in the of Vladimir-Volynskl, southwest of | important railroad center of Kovel In the Carpathians Russian tro| are still pressing forward toward Hungarian . frontier. Petrograd ports the capture of several. I mountain heights. British Increase Gains. London, Sept. 5, 3:15 p. m.—Bri troops In battles last right in the gion of the River Somme in Frad increased their gains in the neighb hood of Guillemont, says the Brif officlal statement issued this afterng The British forces pushed forw to 1,600 yards east of Guillemont lage and secured a hold on Lel Wood. Further south a strong German g tem of defense on a front of 3,4 feet around Falfemont Farm was tured. The official announc fighting on the ment s omme B s ture by the British of the wholel the remaining German second line defense on the battle front from Mg quet Farm to the point where British line joins the ench | French Line Withstands Blo Paris, noon.—Vi counter attacks were m b 1 Germans north of Somme I in an effort grouy| taken in the new drive of the Frend The war office announced today tk the Germans repulsed with hea losse: The Somme wer Sept. 5, orc de the to regain were German assaults north of # delivered between Col bles and Forest. South of the ri unsuccessful blows were struck by Germans east of Belloy. In th operations the French took 100 p; one The activities of the French (Continued On Eleventh Page).