New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 30, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS T ¥ HERALD “ADS” BETTER BUSINES W BRITAIN HER ALD PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY,- SEPTEMBER 30, 1916. —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1 “BRITISH LOSSES 3800 NEN A DAY Grand Total of 119,649 Killed During Month of September FRENCH TROOPS ADVANGE Tide of Battle Flows With Iess Strength Today in Theaters of War ~_Germans Defeat Section of Ru- manian Army in Transylvania. 30, 10:53 a. British September were at the rate of more than 3,800 a day. The casualties on all fronts ‘reported in this month Officers 5,489, men 114,110, London, Sept. m.— losses in were: Heavy as were the British losses in September, they were lighter than those of August, which were 127,945, a daily average of 4,127. In July the first month of the Somme offensive, the losses were about half those of *~August or September. French and English press despatch- es report that, considering the char- acter of the fighting, the losses' of the allies on the Somme are low. Paris, Sept. 30, noon.—The French have made further progress north of Rancourt by grenade attacks, accord- ing to the official statement issued by the war office today. ¥alkenhayn Beats Rumanians. Berlin, Sept. 30, via London, 5:20 p. m.—Troops under General Von Falkenhayn, former chief of the gen- eral staff, have won a battle at Her- mannstadt, Transylvania, defeating " strong sections of the first Rumnian Brmy the war office announced today. In Macedonia, London, Sept, 30, 2 p. m.—The fol- lowing official report from the Mace- . donian front was made public here today: “On both the Struma and the Doiran front there has been the usual patrol activity on both sides. The royal navy shelled and dispersed an enemy column each of Neohori, and & @eroplanes of the royal naval air serv- ice bombed the Angista railway sta- tion.” Saloniki, Friday, Sept. 29, via Lon- don, Sept, 80, 3:02 p. m.—“There is nothing particular to report,” says the official statement issued by the Ser- bian war office today. Petrograd, Sept. 30, via London, 2:01 p. m.—“There were no events of importance on the western or Caucasian fronts,” says today’s com- _ vmunication from the war office. London, Sept. 30, 12:35 p. m.—Un- usually heavy fighting occurred yes- terday at the Somme front, in conse- quence of German counter attacks. +A division of the new British army was engaged. The officlal account of these operations follows: 2 “During the night the enemy shelled heavily our battle front south of the Ancre. We consolidated the ground won yesterday morning at Destremont Farm, northwest of Le- sars, and improved our position In the Thiepval area. “Enemy counter attacks were beat- en off in the neighborhood of Stuff redoubt and Hessian trench. The fighting in this section yesterday was very severe, and our troops engaged —a division of the new army—showed great endurance and resolution, “A successful raid was made by a London territorial battalion south of Neuville St. Vaast, where the enemy’s trenches were entered and prisoners were taken.” Bulgars Capture Trench. Sofia, Friday, Sept. 29, London, Bept. 30, 1:05 p. m.—Bulgarian troops, after repulsing a Serbian attack on the Kaimakcalan heights, on the Macedonian front, made a counter at- , tack and captured a trench forming a part of the principal Serbian position, the war office today. The statement follows: “In the Florina Valley there weak artillery activity. “On the Kaimakcalan heights the cannonading was sharp. We repulsed 3 a night attack by the enemy and, counter attacking, occupied a trench of his principal position. “In the Moglenica Valley was weak artillery firing and combats. “On both sides of the Vardar and on the Belaschitza Planina = there was calm. “On the Struma there was minor ar- Hllery activity and patrol engage- ments. “Off the Aegean Littoral the enemy fleet continued very active, “Along the Danube calm prevails. In Dobrudja here has been minorar- tillery activity, \‘ “Russian warships ineffecidds bofbarded the village of Kapaladjong for one hour and twenty minute British Repulsed. Berlin Sept. 30, via TLondon, 5:25 p. m.—The repulse of strong British attacks on the Somme front is record- ed in today’s officiar communication, which follows. “Army group of Prince Rupprecht: s+ As on the preceding day, the British was there mine ‘ » (Continued on Ninth Page.) {REV. LYMAN JOHNSON 78 YEARS OLD TODAY Former Probation Officer Quietly Ob- serves Anniversary of His Birth —Ts Well Known Clergyman. Rev. Lyman S. Johnson is today ob- serving his seventy-eighth birthday at his home ®h High street and his many friends have sent him messages of congratulation and good wishes. Than the Rev. Mr. Johnson, there is perhaps no better known clergyman in New Britain. He preached here for many years and at various times has occupied the pulpit at the First Baptist church, the People’s church and other churches, his reaching over a period of about thirty He is also a well known grand ministry years. army man and served throughout the civil war in the Seventh Connecticut Volunteers, belonging in General Jo- seph Hawley’s regiment which he joined when that famous soldier first organized it. For twelve years Rev. Mr. Johnson was the very efficient probation officer, resigning about a year ago because of ili health. He is an authority on social questions and his opinlon is frequent- ly sought on reform movements. PATRICK KERWIN LOSES CLAIM ON BROTHER All Other Matters Concern- ing Hugh Kerwin’s Estate Settled Today. Commissioners Frederick B. Hun- gerford and Morris D. Saxe today con- cluded the hearing on the claims against the estate of the late Hugh Kerwin, the wealthy farmer recluse who lived for so many years in New- ington and who, after drawing up several wills, left one that some con- sider ‘peculiar. Already the claims of Patrick Ker- win, a brother of the deceased, for $4.007 for services, have been pub- lished as have all the other claims except those of Mary Ann Gilligan and J. M. Curtin. These were heard toda; Miss Gilligan claimed $3,120 for years of service and was repre- sented by Lawyer P. F. McDonough who compromised with Lawyer W. F. Mangan, representing the estate, at $1,000. Lawyer McDonough pro- duced witnesses who proved that Miss Gilligan worked hard for Kerwin for many years and often promised her wages but never gave ner any. J. M. Curtin based his claim for $2,184 on the rate of $300 per year for each of the seven years he acted as informal conservator and general financial adviser for the old hermit. The claims allowed by the commis- sioners are as follows: Dr. J. E. Martin, 28, allowed J. M. Curtain, $2,184, allowed $1050; Fran. cis Dobson estate, $4.94, allowed; Catherine J. Monohan, $113, allowed; Patrick Kerwin, $4,0007, entirely dis- allowe Mary McGee Walsh estate, $375, disallowed as no one appeared to contest it; Mary Gilligan, $3,120, al- lowed $900; Mrs. Mary Johnson, §$75, allowed. In the will Patrick Kerwin was left $1,000 as was Mrs. Johnson. Miss Gilligan was left $100. WILSON IS BUSY President Addresses Two Organiza- tions at Shadow Lawn—Talks to Regiment Back From Border. Long Branch, N. J. Sept. 80.— President Wilson’s program for today is the busiest arranged for him since he came to Shadow Lawn. This morning he reviewed the Fourth New Jersey Regiment of Infantry at Sea Girt, and this afternoon he will re- ceive and address members of Young Men’s Democratic clubs from New York. The New Jersey Regiment recently returned from the Mexican border and because of this fact the president felt a particular interest in it. He reviewed the command on horsebaclk. Representatives of the democratic national committee arrived here early today to complete the arrangements for the reception of the young demo- crats, who were expected to arrive on special trains at 3 o’clock. The visitors, it is planned, will march from the railroad station to Shadow Lawn, a distance of a mile, led by two bands. The presldent is pre- pared to speak to them at four o’clodk. It is understood that his address wfil deal with reasons why young men should vote the democratic ticket. S AMER S K. London, Sept. 30, 9:52 Lloyd’'s agency reports British steamer Rallus hs a. that s been sunk. m.— the The Rallus was a steamer tons, built in 1914. She was owned by the Cork Steams company. of 981 Her recent movements have not been reported, PHILADELPHIA BEATS BROOKLYN, 7 0 2 | Morning Game Upsets Standing in National League LUDERUS HITS HARD Robinson’s Star Pitcher, Pfeffer, Un- able to Check Batters of Opposing Team—Rixey Pitches for Winners— Score by Innings, Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, Sept. 30.— The Philadelphias captured the lead in the national league pennant hunt this morning by defeating the Brook- lvns seven to two. Manager Robin- son sent his star pitcher, Pfeffer to the mound to check the Philadelphias’ advance, but he was hammered hard and consistently and his service failed to baffle the bats of the visitors. Luderus helped himself to two two- bagg and a home run. Brooklyn could do little with Rixey's delivery. The game was played on a wind- swept field. The batting order: Philadelphi >askert, c. f.; Ban- croft, s. s.; Stock, 3 b.; Whitted, 1. f.; Cravath, r. f.; Luderus, 1 b,; Niehoff, 2 b.; Killifer, c.; Rixey, p. Brooklyn—Johnston. r. f.; Daubert, 1 b.; Myers, c. f.;" Wheat, 1. £.; Cut- shaw, 2 b.; Mowrey, 3 b.; Olson, s. . Miller, c; Pfeffer, p. Umpires, Klem and Emslie. follow: Philadelphia Scores. First inning, first half, Philadelphia one run. for a base. Bancroft sacrificed. Dau- bert to Cutshaw. Stock went out, Cutshaw to Daubert, Paskert going *o third. Paskert scored on Whitted’'s single to center. Whitted was out stealing, Miller to Olson. First inning, second half, no runs. Johnston flied out to Whitted. Dau- bert sent a short fly to Paskert. Bancroft fumbled Myer: and the batter was safe at fi stole second. Wheat walked. shaw fanned. Second Run for Phillics, ‘Second inning, £ 54 phia one run, Olson tossed Brooklyn Cut- first half, ut Cravath at first Luderus doubled along the right field foul line. Cu threw out Nicho at first, Luderus goins third Lu derus scored on Killifer's infield which Olson could not field Rixey forced Killifer, Olson shaw., Second inning, second half, Brook- lyn no runs. Mowrey's third strike was a wild pitch and he got to first. Ol son forced Mowrey, Stock to Niehot Miller hit into a double play, Stock to Niehoff to Luderus Third inning, first half, phia no runs. Paskert went out, Olson to Dau- bert. Bancroft flied out to Wheat. Mowrey threw out Stock. Brooklyn Scores. Third inning, second half, Brooklyn one run. Pfeffer single to center, forced Pfeffer, Rixey to Johnston stole second and on Killi fer’s wild throw to ceniterfield John- ston went to third. Johnston scored while Bancroft throwing Daubert at first. Myers Paskert. in time. on Philadel- Johnston was phia no runs Whitted flied to whiffed; Luderus bert ur ted. Fourth inning, second half, 1yn no runs. Wheat grounded out to Iuderus. Cutshaw singled over second. Mov rey line flied to Niehoff, and Cutshaw was doubled at first on a snap throw to Luderus. Fifth Tnning. Fifth inning, fi half, phia one run, ' Niehoff singled through Mowrev. Mowrey took Killifer's intended sacri- fice and threw it to the stands, Nie- hoff going to third and Killifer going to second. Rixey struck out. scored while Olson was | Paskert st, Killifer going third. oft walked. 3ancroft stole second. Stock flied to Wheat. Fifth inning, second half, Brooklyn no runs. Baneroft flied out to center, struck out, Wheat; went Cra out to I 3rook- P threw out Olson. to Whitted. Pfeffer his second hit singled Johnston Philly Scorcs. | Sixth inning, first half, Philadelphia one run, Whitted flied out | son took care of Cravath's grounde | and threw him out. Luderus smashed | the ball over the right field wall for |2 home run. This unsteadied I | ana Niehoff walked. Killifer | Niehofr Olson Sixth ond Iyn no | stock walked. Rixey tossc Seventh phia no Rixey Paskert's Olson. Seventh innin Iyn no runs. Niehoff tossed to Johnston. O!- at second, inning, run. threw out Wheat da out inning, to Cutshaw s¢ half, Brook Daubert. flied to Cutshaw first half, Whitt Philadel- runs flied to short Myers, fly Myers took Dancroft flied to ond hals out Mowrey Paskert drove a liner to left center | grounder | iladel- | hit | to Cut- | Bancroft. | out | flied out to | Fourth inning, first half, Philadel- | adel- | Niehoff | throwing out | to | Miller | forced | Myers | NEW BRITAIN MEN SENT FROM BORDER | First Connecticut Regiment Will Leave Nogales at Once on Re- = turn to Connccticut Base. (Special ‘to the Herald by J. F. Conners). Nogales, Arizona, Sept. 29, 7:230 p. m—Officers and men of the First | Connecticut Infantry received official orders from the army department fo- night advising them to make prepara- tions to return to Connecticut in two days. | News that the Tirst Connecticut | Regiment which is partly made up | by Companies B and I of New Britain is to return home, was received with a great outburst of enthusiasm by all of the soldiers here. Cheer upon cheer echoed acro the valley, car- ried on the clear night air, and New ! | Britain men, in common With all oth- ers affected by the news, spent the entire evening in hurried packing in preparation for an early start. Tt is thought by officers here tonight that the start for Niantic will be made immediately and that the Connecticut | men will be in their home state in four days. The Second Regiment will remain here as no orders have been received by the officers. Every New Britain soldier here, as well ‘as those from the other places in | Connecticut, are delighted at the hap- py news and the camp streets wos the scene of a big celebration just be- fore taps sounded tonight. Speeches were made by officers and men and it seems that at no other time has genuine homesickness been o appar- ent as now that the men know they are to return. | While the return route to Niantic has not been definitely settled it fs likely that it will be by the southern route, via New Orleans, Washington and New York. Later reports tonight indicate that the Connecticut men will be in Niantic about October 6. UBOAT AGTIVITIES INCREASED TWS FOLD Germany Has Sunk Many More Boats in Last Month Than in Preceding Ones. ‘Washington, Sept 30.—Much more complete of ibmarine ments. Lord in London information activities Robert last Cecil’s statement night was received in despatches from London arriving here i today which show that between June 1 nd September 24, no less than 262 of all nationdlities have been | Of those fif- sunk without rning with the loss of 84 lives. A total of 66 neutral vessels were de- stroyed during the period. Today's fuller out that the submarine practically doubled during the last two months. During June, after deliv- ssels | sunk by submarin teen were reported Wi information brings activity has ery of the American note on the Sus- , accepting Germany’s agreement not to sink vessels without proper safeguard to lives on board, ves sels were sunk, of which five were | neutral and six, including three neu- [ s, were sunk without warning with | of 25 lives, | In July the total sunk fell off to 42, | | including nine neutrais and two Brit- ish sunk without warning, with the | loss of 41 lives. | In August the totl sunk more than | doubled with the figure of 103, includ- ling 26 neutral vessels. Two allied | boats were sunk without warning with | the loss of three lives. The figures | up to Sevtember 25 show a continu- | ing high rate of destruction in the month with a total of 75 vessels sunk, including neutrals with five allied boats sunk without warning with the loss of 15 live; | : EMPEROR JEASSU DEPOSED | Twenty-Two Year Old Head of Abys- sinian Government is Succeeded by a Daughter of Late XKing Menclik. London, Sept. 30, 11: Lidj deposed at Addbs Jeassu is twenty-two years old and a peror Jessu, of been Ababa. Lidj grandson of Emperor Menelik whom he succeeded in 1913, 10: from | I | Rome, Sept. 29, Paris, (Delayed.) Aby via A sinia, reporting the aperor Lid} has been a despateh Adad dethronement m., Abada, Jea su, announces that he suc- daugh- Dy ter of the late ceeded Ouizero-Zeoditu, a Menellk, who has of Kink been proclaimed “Empress KEthi- opia.” i g | | | Hartiord, Sept. 30.—For 4 and vicinit “air, | with fros: tonlght, Sun- day, fair, contitucd cool, | s R | ownea | wittingly | sewelry | reach, | rounds of duty Ia: | and escape. | that | freight | do not keep jewelry of any gr. over night, | | thirty | means | from JEWELRY VALUED AT §23,000 15 MISSED When Store on Avcade Is Looted by Amateur Cracksman MAKES ~CLEAN GET-AWAY Mimberg and Horan's Jewelry Store, Stone’s Throw ¥rom: Police Station, Visited by Robber Early This Morn- ing—Umbrella Only Clue, A sensational jewelry store robbery was committed last night at the store by and Horan the Although robber got only about $100 worth of Himberg railroad arcade., tho gems, the methods employed indicate that the burglary was a most daring and the fact that the robber left $ in the store, adds to the sensationalism. one un- ,000 worth of within 9 over easy Himberg and Horan's jewelry store is situated about midway between the depot and Maln adjacent the Western Union Telegraph office and only a stone’s throw from police headquarters. When the last train pulled out last night at 11:50 o’clock and the electric lights on the arcade and in the store windows were ex- tinguished, everything was all right. At 5:05 o'clock this morning, how- cver, when Louis Holt, yardmaster for the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, came to work he found the front window of the jewelry store broken in as was the glass in the door. Rings and jewelry were scattered about the sidewalk and a general state of demoralization exist- ed in the front of the store. The police were notified and a search was at once instituted for the robbers. Uses Umbrella As a Hoe. The methods employed simple as they were bold. shows that the robber opened screen door to the store and street, to were as Evidence the then cut away a section of the plate glass | in hopes that by reaching in he could unlock the door. Failing in that, he went to the front of the store again | and with a crude glass cutter and iwo heavy cobble stones broke in the heavy glass window. A cheap um- brella with a crooked handle left in the show window indicated how the robber had used his umbrella as a hoe to drag the jewelry towards him that he might pick it up with his hands. That the man worked . in haste is evident from the several rings strewn about the walk in front of the store. Further investigation showed where the burgiar had es- sayed to cut a hole in the window on the right side' of the doorway but was evidentally frightened away be- fore accomplishing his purpose. A thorough search of the locality showed that the robber crossed the railroad tracks, for several empty ring boxes were found beside the tracks near Comimercial street. A few price tags from the jewelry were found beside the ailroad tracks at the East Main street railroad crossing. Time Set at About 1:30 A. M. Officer Thomas Storey who patrols the arcade and Church street nights did not see anything unusual on his night. As there i a considerable interim between his trips down the arcade the robber had i ample time to make his hurried haul It is thought however, that the robbery was committed mewhere around 1:30 and 2 o’'clock morning. Freight men state at 1;35 o'clock a freight train th | drew into the city and then procced- ed. At 2 picked up o’clock another trainman n empty ring box besido the tracks, indicating that the rob- her looted the window about 1:30 o'clock and hopped the 1:35 o’clock going towards Hartford. Robber Overlooks $25,000 Worth. The proprietors of the jewelry store at val- ne in their store window but in their safe in the rear of the store they have thousands of dollar worth. A careful inventory of articles stolen show that their whole- rale value in the neighborhcod of $100. Among the articles taken were cighteen ringsi twelve brace. let watches, two_solid gold watches and four gold- »d'q watches, and (‘% Two heavy six other stones were foun n the floor, show- that after ¢ ing the window the robber Wised more forceful of gaining an entrance. de the store, only a few where the robber stood making his haul. were two ordigary trunks that had been left there for 1the night by a jewelry salesman. In the: trunks were diamonds and gold jewelr; valued at more than $25,000. The police are not inclined to think that the robbewy v committed any professional thief. but are of the opinion that it amateur cracksman The bHungling manner in which he went about his work and his evident haste stamp the job as the workings of possibly some andering knight of the road who, on seelng an opportunity for some ill- wotten galns, grasped it n Refeased. Following of was| ing slass Ins feet o Suspects the discovery the vabbery, {wo men who were thought ting susplclously were arrested headquarters, Neither throw any light on the to be ¢ ana grilled man could (Continued On Ninth Page.) on | the | while | by | was the work of some | ! WILL LAY WALKS ON FARMINGTON AVENUE ers and Would Have Vetoed {)lu)‘m» Quigley Favors Property Owxn- | Measure Opposing Them. tarted in this morn- of the common atjon failed to Mayor Quigley ! ing to veto a measur | council’ when inves S. \r“\' any measure to veto, | con the famous | aveMMe sidewalk controversy. At the last session of the common council { Alderman McCabe introduced a meas- | ure to postpone the laying of the side- walks on Farmington avenue | June 1. Then it was that the land | owners there showed the mayor that of the twenty property owners fifteen had already laid their walks. This males it unfair to the fifteen so his honor promptly called City Clerk Tho! »n and advised him to bring him the measure that he might veto it. Diligent search failed to produce any records that Alderman McCabe’s | measure was passed. The only mat- | ter on record was that the board of i public works had recommended that | the petitioners for the walks be given | a right to« withdraw, | As there was no measure to veto, | themayor withheld his rubber stamp | and now the Farmington avenue | residents are well pleased to learn that the work of laying the walks | will begin at once. . E. HILL SUCCUMBS - T0 AGUTE INDIGESTION Bridgeport Attorney Occu- Farmington pied Important Position in Public Life. Bridgeport, S m 30.—Attorney George E. Hill, health offic fleld County for twenty-one years, and r of Fair- a trustee of the Connecticut Company, | died this morning. Mr. indigestion. He was taken ill during the night, and died at 4:30 o’clock. Goerge E. Hill Brooklyn, N, Y., and his birth year was 1864. The family removed to Stamford and Mr. Hill after graduat- | ing from school in that city taught school for two years and then entered Yale Law school from which he gradudted in 1890. He became a member of the law firm of Perry, Perry & Hill, later forming the firm | of Hall and Hill. After Mr, Hall's | death William F. Boardman entered the firm. In 1894 Mr. Hill was made health officer of Fairfield County. In 1902 he unsuccessfully ran for mayor of | Bridgeport. Be became prominent in republican politics and had heen police commissioner, a member of the state board of accountancy, and was | president of the State Bar Associatinn |a few years ago. Many offices in societies and quasi-public bodles had been held by Mr. Hill. He was made a trustee of the Connecticut Company April 14, 1914, EICHSTAEDT RESIGNS Hill's death was due to acute | | was a native of Has Been With . & F, Corbin Com- pany for the Past Thirty-three | Years | After thirty-three years of faithful | l]abor with the P. & F. Corbin com- prany A. F. Eichstaedt has resigned to | devate all his spare time to the new Pritain Dye Cleaning company, of wkich he is part owner. Last evening farewell banquet was given him by. his office associates, ta the number of twenty-two, at Turner hall. The fol- lowing menu was served: Cocktafl, | little necks, tomato soup, roast chicken, dressing, German style, hed potatoes, bread and butter, olives, pickles, coffee and ma celery ciga r. Eichstaedt was the head of the | contract order department and was | always a hard worker. Two years | 280 he entered the common council, | being appointed at the time Attorney | Danberg became clerk of the palice court, and at the last election was elected on the republican ticket. He came to this country from Termany in 1872 and spent his first year in New York and in 1873 came to New Britain, where he has since made his home. Mr. Tichstaedt belongs to the Ger- | man Baptist church and h always | aisplayed the greatest interest in any | religlous work. About a year ago he | established the cleaning concern and | as the business has Increased at Icreat a rate he was forced to resign and spend all his time with the grow- | ing concern. He is a married man and has five children. | S0 30,000 RAIN Sept. CHECKS. 30.—. $30,000 ha the management san | ins Francisco, rance policy for been of the tonight taken out by | outdons operatic production I of " 1t was announced today | Lloyds azency assumed the ris | which 1s sald to be one of the largest | rain policies ever written, The face value of the policy covers the cost of producing the opera. The weather prediction today was “probably (shower And it all | until | WOMAN WAS SHO CHOKED AND BEA Murderer of Mrs. Small L¢ Means 1o Kill Undone HUSBAND WILL NOT Mountain View Orimo for Husband Is Held, Was Thorough—-Autopsy Being: | Today. : Mountain View, N, H., Sept The person who killed Mrs, Flf A. Small and set fire to her conceal evidence of the crim shot her, strangled her and by over the head, Medical Refe Frank Horne said today. His ment was made after discovel bullet in the woman's head a finding in the ruins of a revoll small calibre. Frederic L. Small, husband woman, who is charged with h der in a warrant issued earlyd cxpected to be arraigned durll forenoon. The hearing, howe: delaved as officials were engage an autopsy, further inspection ruins and the gathering of su@ as were available in connectio the killing. Skull Is Orushed. The head of Mrs. Small, P tion of which from the flam vrere intended to destroy all was made possible by a chanef into a pool of water, was severe the body by the medical autl and held available for use in The neck is still circled by & cord, the skull crushed from blows, and thetrace of a bullet is clear, according to Medical Horne. The bullet was remoy found to be of size correspand that used in an automatic found in the debris. In the o of officials the woman was fi then beaten and subsed strangled, perhaps to stiffle hel No Trace of Chloroform They have as yet found no e they said, to suppart the staten a spectator at the fire that wi saw the body through the fla appeared to be partly suspend 2 rope from the head of a bed purpose of the clgth which d the face of the victim has veloped as yet, authorities stati have found no trace of chio application aof which might ha; made in this way. By direction of his counsel, today refused ta talk further wife's death. Previously he h{ cussed with apparent freedom cumstances entering into' his some of which brought him into public noticd After a coroner’s inquest Sm arraigned on a charge of murd held for a hearing on October pleaded not guilty The inquest over which Refereo Horne presided was “Dr. 8. W. Hogsdon who perfor autopsy ald the bullet fitted ex revolver found in the ruin. opinion, death was caused by st lation. The finding of the revolver a Mrs $mall’s jewelry was descrd! Fred . Bean. High Sheriff Ch stated that the husband on his vesterday from Boston, said Small had gone to the door him good bye when he was home on Thursday. Small left 4 o'clock that afternoon and tl was dlscovered about 10 o'clog night. ARRESTS IN BLDACKMAID Three Taken Into Custody in Chicago Apartment Hou Chicago, Sept. 30.—Two mo &nd a woman were arvested by of the department of justice in on private apartment houses day and held in connection wi operations of the Mann Act mallers’ syndicate recently brou light by federal officers. Pursuing their investigation case of a wealthy ferchant of Rapids, Iowa, who s alleged been done out of $15,000 by the cate, federal officials today tool session of a packet of letters have been written by the merch two Chicago girls whom he with having lured him to their ment in Chicago where the bla wasg exacted. Attorneys fo contend that the Iowa man his clients and paid them § recompense The officers later took into) a second woman said to haw at the ralded apartment. Th persons arrested today are al have blackmailed a wealthy manufacturer whose name is held. Federal officers said opium 8 outfits and g quantities of] forming drugs were found rtment. Those taken ing today are: J. H. Golden, was a real estate agent; GriS his wife; John E. Lawrence, sail a traveling salesman, and M rence, his wife APPROVE RE-DISCOUN] ‘Washington, Sept. 30.—The reserve board today approve discount rate of from three f per cent. for domestic acceptan the federal reserve bank at B