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

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERA HERALD “ADS” MEAN | BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1916.—TWELVE PAGES. éSTABLISHF.D 18] . GUARDSMEN COMING HOME WHEN OTHER REGIMENTS ARRIVE - War Department Orders Funston ! to Send Back Some of His Forces NOW HELD IN STATE CAMPS No General Movement Homeward Will Be Made Until Decision on Border Situation is Reached by Con- ferees at New London—Commiis- sioners Disagreed on Subject to Be Discussed First. Washington, Sept. 18.—General Funston was directed by the war de- partment today to return one Nation- al Guard regiment to its home station for each regiment of the guard sent to the border. The order was issued in line with Secretary Baker’s policy of sending all orgamizations in state mobilization camps to the border before they are mustered out of the federal service. The three North Carolina regiments, ordered south Saturday, together with those from Tennessee already on the way, will be the first to reach Gener- al Funston’s command to relieve troops now there. There are 18,000 guardsmen still in the state camps. These will move as rapidly as the necessary arrange- ments can be made. It was indicated at the war depart- ment that no general movement of Guardsmen homeward would be ordered until a decision affecting the border situation had been reached by the American-Mexican commission, now meeting at New London, Conn. The department has submitted the final disposition of all border troops, National Guard and regulars to the commission. ‘When National Guard organizations are ordered to home stations for muster out, those members who apply may be discharged at border stations when applications are made in good faith and are apprové¥ by ‘the com- manding officers. v Commission at Odds. New London, Sept. 18.—When the Mexican-American commissioners re- sumed their conference today there was reason to believe the Mexican representatives were prepared to in- sist that their deliberations be directed toward an agreement on the control of the border. The American represent- atives, believing that the border situa- tion was merely incident to the gen- eral condition in Mexico, had planned to continue their study of Mexico’s internal affairs. Luis Cabrera, chairman of the Mex- jcan delegation presided today. HUGHES STARTS OUT AGAIN Trip 3 Leaves on Second Compaign “ Which Will Carry Him Through Seven States—Returns October 1. New York, Sept. 18.—Charles E. Hughes left New York at 8 o’clock this morning on the second trip of his presidential campaign. Mrs. Hughes accompanied him, The nominee will spend the -entire ~ day traveling. He will make the first speech of his trip at Peoria, IlL, to- morrow morning. His itinerary will carry him through Indiana, Iillinois. Ohio and Wisconsin and into New York state for several speeches. The nominee will also speak at Pittsburgh, Pa., and Trenton, N. J. He will re- turn to New York October 1 for a brief rest before departing on his third campalgn trip, which will not end until November 4. Dunsmuir, Calif.,, Sept. 18.—Back into “wet” territory after several days in “dry states, the prohibition eoast-to-coast campaigners opened their California invasion here today with an appeal for state-wide prohibi- tlon this fall and woman support for their national candidates J. Frank Hanly and Dr. Ira Landrith. WATERBURY JUDGE DEAD - Patrick J. McMahon Succumbs to Heart Fatlure—Had Been Suffering With. Cold Several Days, Waterbury, Sept. 18.—Patrick J. McMahon, judge of the city court of Waterbury, died today of heart fail- < ure. He had been suffering from a cold for several days and Saturday night he had an attack of angina. A physician was called Sunday morning and he ordered that a trained nurse be secured. This morning there was no change in the judge's condition until about 10 o’clock when he start- ed to sink rapidly and his death oc- curred at 11 o’cloc He leaves be- sides his wife, one sister, Mrs. Cath- e, erine Kennedy of Waterbury and a half broth Bernard McMahon of Torrington. He was born in Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, 1863, | gines, put in its appearance. AUTGS WRECKED IN NEWINGTON SMASH Brick Co. Manager and Church St. Man Involved 1 BOTH MACHINES SCRAPPED C. W. King, Wife, Daughter and Guest Thrown out But Not Seriously Injured—Alex Helun Receives Frac- ture of Shoulder. Two large touring cars, one owned by C. W. King, manager of the Central Connecticut Brick comany, and the other owned by Alex Helun of Church street, this city, were wrecked in a collission at Whittlesey’s corner, west of Newington center, about 6 o’clock last evening. Helun, ing a big Corbin car, suffered a fractured shoulder. Mr. King was driving a Studebaker and had with him his wife and daughter and a Mrs. Wiloox of Meriden. Mrs. Wilcox vas pitched on her head and suffered vere bruises. Both cars were taken to Denison’s garage and Mr. King's party was taken to their home in Meriden. According to Mr. King’s version of the accident, Helun was in fault. The latter was coming from Hartford via Newington center and endeavored to cut in ahead of Mr. King who was driving west from Newington Junc- tion and was about to cross the main road at Whittlesey’s corner. 1In the collision which followed the left side of the Studebaker was wrecked and the right side of the Corbin car was also demolished, both wheels being wrecked. FOUR LOCOMOTIVES IN TANGLED MASS who was driv- Fog and Disobedience of Orders Held Responsible For Freight Wreck At Plainville. (Special to the Herald.) Plainville, Sept. 18.—Firemen and other members of the crews narrowly escaped death by jumping from their posts and rolling down a steep bankment to safety at an early hour this morning when two freight trains collided at the water tank a short dis- em- | tance north of the passenger station. That the men were not injured is con- sidered remarkable as the heavy en- gines came together with great force and a number of cars on one of the trains were piled in a tangled mass from the impact. The engineers on the four locomotives involved re- mained at the throttles and a1l were unhurt although the giant moguls which they were operating were badly damaged. Fog and failure to live up to in- structions are both blamed for ihe wreck. It is said that the north bound train had been ordered to remain on the siding near Broad street until passed by the freight going towards New Haven. Misjudging the time of the arrival of the train going south, ingineer James Leg uncoupled the two locomotives from his train, which was on the siding, and ran them to the water tank to refill the boilers. In the meantime the south bound train, which was made up of seventy-six cars and two en- Engineer Lewis Whitney, who was at the throt- tle of the forward locomotive, could not see the engines at the water tank until his train was too close to avoid the crash. There ig a grade at this point and even the air brakes failed to bring the heavy train to a stop before the engines came together. Five of the cars on the south bound train were thrown from the tracks and were crushed like egg shell The wrecking crew spent considerable time this morning removing them from the tracks. They were so badly smashed that they were thrown down the embankment, where it is likely they will be burned as it is mnot be- lieved they can be repaired. The pi- lots on two of the locomotive were badly damaged but the engines were removed from the scene of the wreck under their own steam. “TEDDY” ENDORSES BACON. Universal Military Tralning Stand Brings Roosevelt’s Praises. 18.—A letter from Theodore the candidacy of Robert Bacon for the r publican nomination for United Stat of Mr of universal mili- tary service, was made public today. Mr, Bacon made known his position on this subject in a recent campaign speech and Willlam M. Calder, his rival, announced at the same meeting that he was against universal train- ing Thi New York, Sept. Roosevelt endorsing senator of this state because Bacon's advoc raises,” Mr. Roosevelt's letter read, “What I regard as a vital issue of principle—an issue which accord- ingly as it is now decided way or the other means within few vears whether the next generation of Americans is to walk with heads held high before the world or with heads | bent by crushing disgrace and dis: ter,” one a BLACKMAIL TRUST IN' POLIGE TOILS Gang Said to Have Reaped Million Dollar Harvest in Year HAD FAKE RACING SCHEMES Lured Victims by Story of Young Man Who Made $80,000 Through Infor- mation Furnished by “Horsemen's Association” in Louisville, Kentucky. Chicago, Sept. 18.—Further arrests were expected today in connection with the so-called blackmail syndicate, which raids by United States depart- ment of justice officials here Saturday night was exposed. A woman mem- ber of the “syndicate” was believed to be in St. Louis, and the Los Angeles authorities were asked to locate the sender of addressed to Helen Evers, one of the women ar- rested here, which read: thumbs up. a telegram “Simon holding Ay Two men are Watch the fire escape.” Operations of the syndicate, which now appears to have been of internas tional proportions, were not eonfined to the blackmail of wealthy men and women, according to information de- veloped today. - Among the effects in the office of “Doc”’ Edward Donahue, one of the men caught in the Satur- day night raid, was stationery of the “United Turf Exchange,” with “Head- quarters in New York and offices all over the world.” There were also cipher codes for deciphering message received by wire, telling what ho. to bet on, how much to bet, what races and position to play. Fake newspaper clippings detailing the wonderful clean-ups made by a voung eastern plunger in pool rooms, apparently had been used to lure vic- times. One letter found in Donahue’s room, at the fashionable south side apartment house, was from the “Horsemen’s Association” of 1468 Market street, Louisville, Ky., signed me. by J. C. Saulsberry secretary, and addressed to A. T. Kartner. The secre- tary said he was “sorry to hear of Mr. Kartner’s notoriety lately, and hoped he wouldn’'t have another occurrence like that again.” It seemed that “Mr. Kartner's” pic- connection with bookmaking activie ties at the races According to department officials here tod the T Bxchang must have been an clusive air. The rules stated ths members using the club rooms in the evening must appear in full dre Made Wagers by Code. Evidently the “Horsemen‘s Associa- tion” in Louisville is a grain broker- age house. Code hooks showed how wagers on horse rhces could be placed and there was apparently no limit. If the bettor wanted to play $50,000 on a horse he would order fifty boxes of red, white or blue matches, the color depending on the position to bet on the horses—viz, red, straight, blue, place; white, show. Condition of track was described as follows: Dry, oats; muddy, corn; medium, rye. If all these elaborate systems were not enough to beguile the victims, the fake newspaper clipping was flashed. The headlines of this article stated that a “Young eastern plunger cleaned up $80,000 from Seattle, Wash., pool rooms. Identity of man not known to local gambling fraternity.” The story then went on that all efforts to get information from him had been fruitless. He had never lost a bet. Here partment of of justice ted T it was, according to the de- ustice officials here to- day, that Donahue broke into t¥% game. He would claim to be the mysterious stranger from the east. Schemes Netted $1,000,000. According to the federal officials to- day, here are some of the things done by the syndicate: They fleeced a multi- millionaire of New York out of $40,- 000 by threatening him with arre for alleged violation of the Mann Ac two of the members of the syndicate impersonating secret service agents for that purpose. They frightened a wealthy Philadel- phia woman who had been too friend- ly with a stranger in a cafe into giving them $35,000. They took $10,000 from each of five Chicagoans, two of whom are women. They brought about their own arre: by allegedly taking $3.500 from Mrs. Regina Clipper of Philadelphia and afterward kidnapping her. It was said today that the organiza- tion had worked as a whole first of the year, and it is believed to have cleaned up in that time $1 000,000. The government officials s that for one known victim of the syn- dicate there are twenty un- known. The ecight members of the syndicate so called, were still in custody today awaiting their preliminary hearing be fore the United States commissione tomorrow. It was said the alleg head of the o ation would arrested during today. probably a be “Saulsbury” Not Knowi Sept. 18 do City directories the ex- Louisville of recent years name of “J. C. tended inquiry toc am in Louisville failed to his identity locate not car and horsemen cither “Horseman's ulshur v g reveal (Continued on Tenth Page.) ture had appeared in a ncwspaper in | FRENGH WEDGE IN SOMME REGION 1§ NEARER OBJECTIVE Encircling of Deinecourt Com- pleted by New Thrust Made South of River PRISONERS SAY LOSSES | OF GERMANS ARE HEAVY | Teutons’ Counter Attacks Reported By 2] Paris to Have Accomplished Noth- | ing Except Heavy Casualty Rate | Among Own Men—British Say They- M Have Gained More Ground South of | Ancre River. | | The new thrust by the French south “ of the France, River Somme, in northern in the complete Deine- | has resulted encircling of the village of court, the Paris war. office announced Deniecourt formed the center | of the wedge the French are driving | into the lines of | Chaulnes. today. German north Further progress has been made by the in region between Berny and Vermandovillers and hea counter attacks by the Germans on the new Krehch positions both north and south of the Somme have been re- pulsed, according to today’s report. The British are keeping up their forward push north of the :Somme, scoring their advances, however, at | isolated places. i On the Macedonian front an en- | tente attack in the Struma Valley | northeast of Saloniki, was repulsed by | the Bulgarians, the Sofia war office an- nounces. The forces under Field Marshal Von Mackensen are continuing tc progress | in their campaign in the Rumanlan province of Dobrudja, Sofia repor The presence of a division of Ser- | bian troops in Rumania, alluded to | in recent pr despatches, has not been officially accounted for. The probabilities are that some Serbian | trogps were forced into Rumanian ter- ritory during the Teutonic dri hrough Serbia last fall, being in- terned therc liberated service with the ententc is cd of Rumania. French the and or when Rumania > that the serbian dents comp German Counter Attacks Costly. Paris, Sept. 18, noon.—The Ger- mans lost heavily in several counter attacks north and south of the Somme | last night, the war office announced today. The French maintained the | ground recently won and made fur- ther progress near Clery and Bern and on the eastern edge of Deniecourt | The French took 1,200 prisoners and | ten machine guns, the statement sa The town of Deniecourt is now comi- | ircled by the French. | < report that enormous s have been sustained by some of the German formations. The stat ment two battalions were al- most annihilated by the French artil- lery. British Report Further Gains. } TLoondon, Sept. 18, 1:45 p. m.—In | small operations on the Somme front | last night the British gained further | ground, the war office announced fo- day. “The general situation continues un- | changed,” the announcement s i “South of the Ancre we improved our position north of Martinpuich. East of Courcelette a minor attack made Jast night upon elements of e trenches was entirely successfu line has been advanced appreciably at this point.” “West of Mouquet Farm the enemy entered one of our trenches under cover of hi vy shelling, but was coun- ter attacked immediately and driv out with loss. “South of Thiepval we have taken a | further portion of the enemy trench ! system. The enemy heav shelled various parts of our line at interyals during the night. " «On the rest of the front thete were no developments of importance.” Germans Abandon Villages. Berlin, Sept. 18, Lendon, m.—Abandonment by the Germans and Denie- via 6 . of the villages court together with positions between Barleux and Vermandoviller uth of Somme, is reported in to- al statement. North of the says, the fighting | to the Germans. in astern Ru- mania have reinforcements, | the war office announced today. They | have taken up a line across Dobrudia, miles south of the railroad run- from Constanza to the Danube. of Berny the River day’s ofli river, the developed The allied es received a few | ning WEATHER. Hartford, Havtford and continued cool ept. 18.—F vicinity: F. tonight and GREEK CABINET FRIENDLY TO ALLIES, SAYS PREMIE BULGARS CONTINUE THRUST; TURKS BEATEN ON SINAI PENINSULA fea ment fiv an m wi on out west re. Bl ca; ish Scouting Torce Meets Encmy at Point Sixty Miies From London, Sept. the Turks in the Sinai t of the Suez ( today as follows: | at of on e miles eas official ““A mobile column comp: troops nounced ounted some 6 th Sept. of ached 1az nal, da sixty-five Suez Cana 1 12 P and artillery, 1 with a 21 an z, at Arish. enemy n wwn engagement followed, troops penetrated the enemy trenches | at sic several derable lery heavil a cr “The atta aft saw casualties, helled the appears surprise to the Turks and and fired points and W ck o view reconnaissance of enemy position at on Sunday. al. 02 p. m.—De- minor engage- eninsula sixty nal was ed of Anzac | camel corps, | cft Bir-El-Abd | to ‘carrying troops | column | Bir- | from the | A sharp which our 3 The iiles : | in | | inflicted con- | hile our artil- enemy corps. to have been our ai n several par- ties of them, among whom were Ger- man officers, ridinz rapidly back to El Arish. We took some prisoners casualties were slight.” make an attack village of Adisa, fri Petrograd p. m. ont, were , Sept, 18, ttempts in on i frustrated the region Our via T.ondon, by the Turks to of the | Caucasian our fire,” he by says the official announcement i he sian and Galician) front ere today. “On the wesiern there were no events of importance.” FRED JEAN'S TROUBLES Roller hi His Property to His Wife He Love Another lHer s Hargfore ends, wh polo chapter in Fred d ho: 0 are acqua misfortunes. Some time ago Jean, who was em- ployed as a tester by the Pope Hart- ford autoombils company, a He and be’ | cu Je: boy on was tri lieved mstanc an, it is was heavily that he was not forced is considered e there Park ed in stree the vidence were e Previous said, Jean fined believing Polo King Had Transferred All Whose Feared Was Lost. the domestic the former missing from added by ainted with his his ran down t in Hartford. superior court but the fact to go to jail that the court xtenuating cir- to his arrest, that his property might be attached in a ecivil su it by the sessions to that Mrs. Jean then assumed the 1 erghip through the prestige of I property in her name. he tion come convinced that this wa do: c = | fes in it i lost ia Jean, had and 1if lea is mestic ied to dence who refuse formation. to Local frie the former transferred $12,000 to $1 parents of the had run down, transferred all h his wife. their do: imed, wife's s cl: hi ter s e being un ve home a known to d nds who polo pl property v ,000 to N vears he has been the to Submarine Approaching New ion, in have so t that i Toller polo game and | always between $80 and $100 : Being of a frugal disp invested | The f 3 posed of his life's savings is thought affected him that he cided to leave he sa real he ed home said only were very and boy he s pos- It is claimed aftai ing all the me suspected that and affec- ave be- so. His happy, he de- nd his present | to a select ivulge the in- love to close ayer say he | alued at from | Irs. Jean. For ingpin of the ary was | week. ative and his s con sa and unwi o his ry de- NOT THE. BREMEN Sumbarine Approaching New London Proves to sible New Lon Returning Be U. don, Sept, From Navy Submer- Mancuvers. The sub- London 18 which was reported to be the German undersea an turning from maneuvers, today Americar with tuz tug s ean The iy merchantman n craft of t the Al et out return ott, last Bremen was he L type, re- it developed | near Kobadin. | ing. | west of Doldjeli was beated back by out ENTENTE LOSSES ARE HEAVY| Attack Made By Allies in Struma Valley Repulsed, i Sofia Reports — Serbian | Troops Take First and Sec- ond Line Trenches Western End. on Sofia, Sept pP. m. ‘Our continues,” s issued here cupied a 18, via advance un London, 1 in Dobrudja official statement toda The enemy oc- fortified advance position Our troops are in 'n- mediate contact with him. Our cav- alry occupied the railway station at Adjenlar. Sixteen wagons’ of food were captured. “A brigade of the enemy yesterday attempted a counter attack against our column on the extreme left, toward the village of Pulutche, but was repulsed with great losses and left in our hands several dozen prisoners s well ght caissons, one gun, four machine guns and other material. “From the number of killed and wounded and the large quantity of war material lying about, it appears the enemy sustained enormous losses y | auring the fighting on September 12, 13 and 14. “On the Danube toward Bekia there was weak artillery firing on both side We sank a barge in port at Turn- Severin. “On the was calm.” Entente Black Sea coast the day Attack Fails. An attack made by, entente fo in the Struma’valley on the Mac donian front was repulsed by the Bul- ans, it was announced officially to- day. The statement follows: “The troops on our right wing fought a stubborn battle south of Lerine throughout Saturd: There s lively artillery firing. ght at- tacks made by the enemy were re- pulsed |" “In'the Moglenca, valley and on the right bank of the Vardar calm prev On the left bank of the | vardar there was violent cannonad- i A weak attack by the enemy gar our fire. We captured three machine zuns and took several dozen prison- er On the Belaslutza front calm pre- vails. In the Struma valley, after strong artillery preparation the enemy attempted an infantr, attack along the frant of the villages of Komarian, Osman-Kamida and Djamawhale, but wils counter attacked and thrown back on the right bank of the Struma. “On the Aecgean coast the enemy’s cruisers are active.” Serbian Advance Reported. London, Sept. 18, m—A further advance for Serbians the western end of front reported in today under a hange T s the first and second line trenches the Bulgarians at Kaimakealan have been taken by the Serbians, who have crossed the Broda river. Heavy fighting continues on the further bunik | of the r The ns are reported to have | taken four field gins and eight 1 chine guns, bringing up to thirty-six t{he number of guns captured. A large number of prisoners, the exm‘(\ num- ber of which is unknown, also are said to have fallen into the hands of the Serbians. The despatch also reports t French troops on the allied left wing have captured the ation at Florina. Heavy fighting continues. POLICE PROTECT BANK the | aged 84. “Benevolent Neutr ity” Is Promised H tente in Official A nouncement --- Gro ing Demand for “DOWN WITH BULGAR IS SCLDIERS’ DEMA New Ministry Sworn Into Office Says It Assumes Full Responsib to Country for Its Acts—Greek ficer Calls Out Guard When Hi Treated Disrespectfully by Legation. Athens, Sept. 16, Midnight, via 18, m.—(Dela; Kalageropoulos, the don, Sept. 5:05 a. —Nikolas premier, made the following decls today: “The ministry benevolent—very beneve toward the entente, tion new follow a —neutrality in other the situa) dq will decide its attittde examining the diplomatic spects after and studying ments Premier ageropoulos indign ly repudiated any suggestion tl s pro-German in his sympathies) abipet was sworn in at noom. Assumes Full Responsibility. Athens, Sunday, Sept. 17, via don, Sept. 18, 12:16 p. m.—Pre Kalageropoulos announced today. the new ministry had assumed responsibility before the country its acts. The cabinet evidently cepts the note presented by the tente powers last June in the s spirit as the previous cabinet. The note referred to said that entente powers did not require Gri to abandon neutrality but dema demobilization of the Greek army, formation of a non-political gov ment and the holding of general ¢ tions after demobilization had stored the electoral body to no conditions. Athens, Saturday, Sept. 16, via don, Sept. 18, 1:30 p. m.—There much excitement at the British K tion today when a Greek officer applied for permission to go to dros, feeling that he had not recel the consideration due his rank, caj out the Greek guard. Public Demand for War Grows Athens, Sept. 16, 4 p. m., via don, Sept. 18, 5:06 a. m.—(Delay} —The first boat load of Greek diers from Kavala arrived here tod The men marched through the st cheering King Constantine and g ing: “Down with the Bulgarians. The demand for war is grow rapidly among the people. Even anti-Venizelos pri plans an ach pro-war campaign which will opened tomorrow. CAN'T WORK; HEART BREAK] Pensioner Grieved Because He Without Employment. Chicago, Scpt. 18.—A “brol heart” because he had no work to was said by his son to have been cause of the death of John Agn On July 1 last, Agnew, a sixty-four years’ service for the cf went on the pension roll “I have nothing to live for ne he is quoted by his son as hay sald. “Rather than quit I would wd for nothing.” But the municipal pension law Run on Schiff & Co., Continues D(‘,-: spite Assurances That Institation | Has Sufficient Funds. | olice crowd were | of 18.— control Chicago, Sept. called today to depositors who continued to run on the state bank of Schiff & Co. de- spite the assurance of its officials that the institution is solvent. The run rted yesterday because alarm spread by the collapse of private banks last week. Offi- the Schiff bank said that $50,- out yesterday and that a of three cials of 000 was paid to port of th Jr. night carrying | $1,000,000, accord every depositor would bank the demand of be met. The of Sat- has 1 to an burces audit persons supposed to be representatives | yrday. of to which the the ast ern Forwar cargo of t was consigned when tt fre S-ott reported today that nothing w: AT t Tuesday. ighter T hea n nerig ring o n to 1 ASQUT London, eutens 3 eached rd the 1 rer e base. SON 154 1d sig rding he Deutsch t under-w Itimore company, ind ter The The remen. ited was KILLED. 10 p Asquith illed in action ounced today. M Saturday, Depositors bank of closed The Sons open private which its doors today & not clamored for their savir BODY Unionville, "OUND IN CANAL. 18.—The body of Peter missing from his home since Wednesday night, was found in a canal to It is believed he fell into the canal in the dark and was drowned. He was apout 85 years old and unmarried. Sept. Bergin here is | i to be enforced. John Agnew had step down and out. In the council chamber of tjeis hall a few days later Mr. Agni 3 ceived his first pension check. occasion was celebrated by varid speakers, including Mayor Thompi When they congratulated John Agn on his long service, his eyes filled Wi tears. This idleness told his son late never get used to it is work, work, work.” Members of his family tried to che him up, but he grew worse, and dj vesterday. is killing me,” “I'm afraid What a blessi| TORPEDO SAN Twenty-Eight Survivor in New York, Sept, the British steame Kelvin| carrying twenty-eight Americans, rding to G, W. Dillard of Richmo: Va., one of the Americans, Who 1ived here today on the Cunard I Tuscania, Despatches KELVINIA, Americans Aboard § York. New A sank 18. torpe from England left doubt to whether the Kelvini hound from Newport News, Va., Glasgow, was torpedoed or sunk by mine on September 2,