New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 13, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD | HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1916.—TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 — BRITISH OPEN NEW DRIVE ON BOTH SIDES OF ANCRE; SERBS CHASE BULGARIANS e _ Activity on West Front May Presage Renewal “of Attempt to Push Germans From France MACKENSEN REPORTED o IN A SORRY PLIGHT Russians Said to Have Crossed Dan- . ube at Two Points, Thus Taking Teuton Leader in the Rear—Ser- bian Victory in Cerna River Dis- trict, Admitted by Sofia—Czar’s Black Sea Fleet Resumes Con- stanza Bombardment, Today’s announcement by London that the British have opened an at- tack on both sides of the Ancre river n Northern France indicates the pos- {lbillty that an impcrtant new offen- sive has been begun. The Ancre river, approximately bounds on the south the sharp salient created in the German lines by the prolonged Franco-British offensive in CALLS ON ENGLAND FOR MORE SOLDIERS French Military Man Says Country Expects Greater Co-operation. London, Nov. 13, 9 a. m.—The Express features an article in today’s issue by a French military writer, Captain Philippe Millet, calling on | Great Britain to take over more of ithe western front and relieve the French. Captain Millet says it is necessary to speak plainly; so that the alliance of Great Britain and France cannot be based on a mere exchange of com- plaints and that all the Frenchmen are wondering whether the English fully realize what is happening in France. He says the French recog- nize greatly what Great Britain has already done but feel that the time has come for the British army to re- lieve the French more efficiently. The writer cites utterances of French deputies to support his claim and re- marks that the British are holding only 150 kilometers of the front com- pared to 580 kilometers held by the French. He add “There is not one village in France the Somme region. Apparently Gen- eral Haig's troops are now attacking this salient from both sides. In a broad sense, this salient ex- _@¢nds some 18 miles northward to @r-as but whether the new British operation covers its entire breadth or whether merely an attempt is under way to crush in the southern section of it is not made plain by the official statement. Reports from Petrograd, so far un- confirmed by any official advices, de- clare that Field Marshal von Macken- f is continuing his retreat in Do- “brudja under disastrous conditions. It is even said that the Russians have succeeded in crossing the Danube at two points south of Tchernavoda, which if correct, would mean that von Mackensen's army was being taken in the rear or that he had been forced back from the Constanza- \@chernavoda railway line. His force is said to be demoralized from re- verses, heavy losses, disease and lack of reinforcements. The Black Sea port of Constanza is reported again under the fire of the Russian fleet, The reecnt Serbian victory in Mace- donia appears, from the Entente ac- counts, to have been a brilliant one Paris reports that the Germans and Whlgarians were pushed back nearly two miles in the Cerna river region southeast of Monastir, in a two day battle, and that they lost 1,000 mer in prisoners. Unofficial announce ments tell of an additional Serbiar success to the nortn along the benc of the river, carrying the closing— n, movement on Monastir still fur- her. Official Berlin today reports that Entente artillery was yesterday shell- ing the Tchernavoda bridge in Do- brudja from across the Danube. Teutonic progress continues on the Transylvania border of Rumania the German statement declares. Three towns were captured, numerous at- Ytacks by the Rumanians were Te- pulsed, and more than 1,000 prison- ers were taken. The French, according to Berlin, opened an offensive yesterday in up- per Alsace, but were repulsed in their attacks, German artillery it is broke up entente efforts %pround in the Somme sea. declared to gain British Attack Opens, London, Nov. 13, 1:48 p. m.—The British opened an attack this morning on both sides of the Ancre river, on the northern part of the Somme front. The war office Teports the -apture of a considerable number of #erisoners. The statement reads: “This morning we attacked on both sides of the Acrne, capturing a con- siderable number of prisoners. ; “Hostlle artillery activity continued during the night on our positions in the neighborhoad of Les Boefs and Guedecourt. Gas was successfully dis- charged by us against enemy trenches opposite Rans. The enemy trenches were entered by us southeast of Ar- mentires. British Pierce One Mile. London, Nov, 13, 4:45 p. m.—The British troops in their new offensive south of the Ancre river have ad- vanced to a maximum depth of one mile, capturing from the Germans the lowns of Beaumont-Hamel and Saint ivon, according to the correspond- ent of Reuters Telegram company at British headquarters. Fighting is still golng on between the German and British troops around lhe town of Serre, about two miles porth of Beaumont-Hamel. Two }housand prisoners already have been laken by the British, Cannonading on French Front. Paris, Nov. 13, Noon—There was mly the usual cannonading during £Continued On Eleventh Page), where the people do not expect our friends to enable us, after twenty-sev- en months hard struggle, to have some rest during the third quarter and prepare for an advance next year without having to exhaust ourselves. This is what our people feel. They have put their trust in Great Britain and they all expect the relief of a good bit of the French line to be made soon.” WATTS IS HIGH MAN N CIVIL SERVICE Veteran Fireman at 2 No. 2 House Leads—Lieutenant Higgins Second, Butler Third, Lieutenant William J. Watts Engine company No. 2, Lieutenant Thomas F. Higgins of [Kngine com- pany No. Michael W. Butler of Engine company No. 2, vill be the candidates for appointment captain at No. he safety board meets tomorrow \ight: The men, with George My- roft, Patrick Kenney and Thomas oper, recently took the civil ser- ce examinations and passed suc- essfully, while the last named trio ailed to obtain a satisfactory aver- 1ge. Lieutenant Watts has the werage, 93 per cent. Lieutenant liggins second with 91 per cent. nd Fireman Butler is third with 90 ‘er cent. Inasmuch as each candi- late had the same physical average, 35 per cent. the change in their reneral average results from the ex- minations. Lieutenant Watts is a veteran fire- man and will round out thirty yvears of service next July. He has been lieutenant for about four years. Lieutenant Higgins has been 5 and Fireman highest vas made a lieutenant in October, 1907. Fireman Butler has been in tthe department about nine years. Although the safety board is ex- nected to meet tomorrow night to appoint the captain for No. 3 house and also to appoint a regular police- man, it will also meet this evening with Mayor Quigley, Tonight's meet- ing is in reference to the pensioning of firemen and the pension board There is some queston as to who are legal members of the pension com- mission and the matter will be thor- ughly adjusted. POPE WILL PROTEST Catholic Pontiff Said to Object Strong- 1y to Wholesale Dcportation of Bel- gians From Their Homes. Nov. 30 a. m.—De- spatches from Rome say the Pope is about to send a note to Germany pro- testing strongly against the reported wholesale deportation of Belgians. The despatches say that this decision of the Pontiff has become known semi-officially in Vatican circles. Paris, DROP TON OF EXPLOSIV: Two Successful Air Raids by British in Egypt. Nov. 13, 2:45 successful air raids have been ed aut by aircraft operating with the British for pt, says an official announcement today The points raided were Maghda and Birshel. A ton of high explosives was dropped. Two Foker machines were brought down by the raiding air. planes, all of which returned safely, London, 3 P. m.—Two es in 3 company when | in the | department since August 1, 1905, and | | DESTROYERS SUNK IN BALTIC BATILE German Warships Raid Russian Goast But Are Driven OFf IN GULF OF FINLAND Petrograd Claims Majority of Hostile Fleet Were Destroyed Through Timely Discovery—Seven Civilians Are Killed by Shells. Petrograd, Nov. 13, via London, 3:48 p. m.—Official statement issued here today says that a majority of German vessels which took part Fri- {day in a battle in the Gulf of Finland were sunk- The German warships, the state- ment says, were 36 knot torpedo craft. The text of the official statement reads: “Baltic Sea: On Friday night a flotilla. of the enemy’s 86 knot tor- pedo craft entered the Bay of Fin- land. A dense fog hindered dis covery of the enemy’s vessels in good time and in consequence the enemy succeeded in bombarding the Baltic coast for several Russian minutes. were fired. Seven civilians, including five children and two rank and file were killed. One woman and four soldiers were wounded. Several houses were damaged and twelve horses were killed- “The enemy retired hurriedly but we sank a majority of the torpedo craft. Further pursuit of hostile units was abandoned in consequence of dense fog and the.timely discovery of the enemy’s traps. The Gulf of Finland is an arm of the Baltic Sea, between Finland and the Russian Baltic province. At the eastern end of the bay is Kronsdat the outer port of Petrograd. The en- trance to the Gulf is guarded by tF fortresses of Helsingfors, Hango and Revel. Msot of the German naval activity in the war with Russia has been in this vicinity, and on one occasion the Germans effected a landing in the rear of the Russian line. The fact { that only light German warships were | employed on Friday, however indi- i cates that the purpose of the German dmiralty was merely to make a quick SHOOTS UP FAMILY Town Counsel and Tax Collector of Dudley, Mass., Kills Daughter-in- Law, Wounds Son and Tries Suicide. Dudley, Mass., Nov. 13.—Frank E. Deen, town counsel and tax collector of Dudley, shot and killed his daugh- ter-in-law, Mrs. Robert Deen, probably fatally wounded his son, Robert Deen, and then attempted suicide today. Physicians said neither father nor son could live. Young Deen in a lucid moment, told police officers that his father had been drinking. The wounded men were rushed 17 miles by automobile ambulance to a Worcester hospital. Mrs. Deen, wife of the town counsel, sald that the shooting was due to excessive drink- | ing. He had threatened her, she said, and then picked up an army rifle and estate at Dudley Hill, saying he was going to “get” his son Robert. The mother ran through the rear door of the house to warn Robert, but she told the police the son re- fused to hide. Deen entered the barn calling for Young Deen was struck in the right side, the bullet penetrating the lung. His wife, Mrs. Lena Deen, 21 years old, rushed to his side when she heard the shot, but was stopped by another bullet which entered her heart. She died instantly. ' The father turned from the carriage shed to the house calling for his wife. Mrs. Deen had fled meantime to a nearby home, and from there telephoned the police. CORN PRODUCTS A TRUST, Company and Concerns Ordered Dissolve by Jucge Hand, to New York, Nov. 13.—A final decree that the Corn Products Refining com- pany and allied together with a number of individual defend- concerns, ents had engaged in a combination of the Sherman law was filed in the fed- Judge hand today in the government dissolution suit. The decree provided that .within 120 days a plan for the dissolution of the combination shall be filed by the defendants with the federal tra commission. The decree takes into account possible appeal to the United States supreme court and provide: that in that ind ir the lower court is sustained the plan must be filed within 120 fter the su- preme court mandate. Argument on a prop | recently been heard. in restraint of trade in violation eral court here by days d plan has “About 100 shells, mostly shrapnel, | i lations were ! which he is anxious to | pending | until further reports have been started for the carriage shed on their | Robert and, when he appeared, fired. | CABINET CHANGES NOW ON PROGRAM Some Members of President’s Family Expected to Resign N0 DISMISSALS COMING Wilson Will Urge All to Keep Port- folios But It Is Expected That Some Will Prefer to Resume Private Life; No Appointment for Tumulty. ‘Washington, Nov. 13.-—President Wilson was back at his desk in the White House today after an absence of two months, prepared to take up important foreign problems which have been held in abeyance pending the election, as well as domestic ques- tions. These included the German submarine situation, the Mexican problem and a number of federal ap- pointments. The president has not even consid- ered the question of changes in his cabinet, according to administration officials, who characterize as prema- ture reports that he has decided on such changes. It is possible, however, | that one or two cabinet officers may not remain after March 4. Although President Wilson was tired out when he returned last night he was up early today and had break- fast before 8 o'clock. Immediately afterwards, he began reading a huge stack of mail accumulated during his trip to Williamstown, Mass. Worried By Congress. The president asked first for the latest information of the political makeup of the house of representa- tives in the sixty-fifth congress. Ie was told indications from present re- that the republicans would have 217 members and the democrats 212, with six members of other parties. The president was understood to be much concerned over makeup of the | next house, chiefly because of its ef- fect on the selection of the speaker and chairmanships of committees, see in the hands of democrat: As far as legislation is concerned, it was said today, Mr. Wilson is con- fident that most measures to be pro- posed by him would gain the support of enough republicans to carry them throug o Comment On Election. Mr. Wilson continues to refuse to make any comment on the election ‘the receipt of formal word from Mr. Hughes and republican na- tional committee in conceding his re- election Henry Morgenthau, chairman of the finance committee of the democratic national committee, called on Presi- dent Wilson today. After a brief stay in Washington the president may go away for a rest before congres convenes. Hot Springs, Va., was mentioned as the place he might visit. He will make no definite plans, however, until he has got in thorough touch with offi- cial business here and learned wheth- er the submarine or Mexican situa- tions require his presence. To Discuss U-Boat Attacks. Secretary Lansing planned to con- fer with President Wilson today on recent submarine attacks on vessels carrying Americans and on the Mex- ican situation. While officials admit that the sub- marine situation is filled with grave possibilities, no action will be taken re- ceived. It was said today that no evidence so far has been received by the state department proving that Germany’s pledges have been violated. In case there are any changes in the president’s cablnet, it was under- stood today that among those who would be seriously considered are Harry A. Garfield, president of Wil- liams college and a son of former president James A. Garfleld, Samuel 1. Seabury, the defeated democratic candidate for governor of New York, and Vance C. McCormick of the dem- | ocratic national committee. There have been many reports in circulation regarding changes in the cabinet, but officials in close touch with the president declared today that it is almost certain that he will urge all the present members of the cabinet to remain at their posts and changes are mnot expected unless members themselves desire to quit the official family. Some May Resign. It is considered possible, however, that one or more members may resign for personal reasons, Secretary McAdoo has been frequently men- tioned as one member likely to resign. and Representative Carter Glass of Virginia, chairman of house banking and currency committe, has been sug- gested for his post. It was definitely today that Mr, McAdoo can remain in the president's cabinet as long ¢ and it was denied he ha; resignation. there is a va ney on the supreme court bench Attorney General Gregory, Secretary Lane or Senator (Continued On Eleventh Page). A e~ WEATHER. Hartford, Nov Hartforq and vici. tled with rain tonight 13—TFor v: Unset- and stated | HUGHES’ LEAD IN MINN. 15 ONLY 228 Soldier Vote Cuts Into Plurality of Republican Candidate TABULATING BEGINS TODAY Official Vote of Delaware Gives Hughes 25,794, Wilson 24,521, Han- ly 693 and Benson 480, Exclusive of National Guard Ballots. St. Paul, Nov. 13.—The vote of Min- nesota soldiers on the border has trimmed the plurality for Charles L. Hughes to 250, according to latest re- turns available. Today the figures stand 178,569 for Wilson and 178,819 for Hughes in the state. The latest guardsmen’s vote heard from was that of Fairmont county whose troops of the Second regiment voted 21 for Wilson to 11 for Hughes, This gain of ten for Wilson cut the ! Hughes lead to 250. It is likely that the work of tabulating returns will begin in the state capital today, when the reports of county officials are ex- pected to arriv Soldiers For Wilson. St. Paul, Nov. 13.—Two more coun- ty soldiers’ votes, reported today cut the Hughes lead in Minnesota to 229. Troops from Brown county voted 27 to 16 in Wilson's favor and Martin county’s soldiers 21 for Wilson and 11 for Hughes, a net gain of 21 for Wilson. The total now stands: Wilson 178,617, Hughes 178,846. Delaware’s Verdict. Wilmington, Del., Nov. 13.—The of- ficial canvass of the vote of Delaware at the last Tuesday’s election for president was completed today and is as follows: Hughes 25,794, Wilson 24,521, Hanly 693 and Benson 480. These figures do not include the soldier vote from two counties cast in New Mexico. PAY FOR ASSEMBLYMEN. e i | Amendment to State Constitution Ts | Thought Carried. Hartford, Nov. 18.—Returns from | the last towns, Ansonia, Derby and | | Stamford, voting on the constitutional | | amendment relating to mileage of R.R.STRIKE WILL BE CALLED IF EMPLOYERS FAIL TO LIVE UP TO SPIRIT OF 8-HR. LA i members of the general assembly in- dicate that the amendment has been | | adopted by the electors of the state | | by an approxicate vote of 22,495 to 15,311. The amendment provides | that the general assembly may ar- | range for the mileage compensation of membe | DEUTSCHLAND READY BUT STAYS IN PORT | Indications Arc That Submersible Will | Soon Start on Voyage Across Atlantic Ocean, New German London, Nov. 13.—That submersible Deutschland soon to make a start on her return trip across the Atlantic is evident | by the taking on board the craft to- day of a large quantity of provisions, including a liberal supply of fresh meats. While every inch of space is utilized on the undersea boat, it is possible by cutting up meat to store a considerable quantity. The cook- ing is done with electricity. The boat was almost on an even | keel this morning, Indiacting that her | cargo was very nearly placed. It is | understood, however. that local mer- | chants have orders to be delivered Tuesday, which indicates that the | craft will not get away today, and it may be Wednesday before she Is | | ready to leave. I was stated early this afternoon at the custom house that clearance papers had not yet ! been issued. U-BOAT SITUATION SERIOUS State Department and President Wil- the is ! lower than ever | zero, Lander, Wyo., i of Vessels by German Submarines, Washington, Nov. 13.—Secretary [ | Lansing laid before President Wilson [ today information regarding recent | submarine attacks on vessels carry | ing Americans but reparted that suffi- | cient evidence was not yet at hand on | which to base action. He said no in- | Berlin government in inquiry sent through ambassador there re | ing of the Marina s e 1 ite departinent o sider the submarine situation as seri- | ous no decision had been reached to- | @ay as to whether Germany has vio- | | lated pledg given to the American | government after the attack on the Channel steamer Sussex. No new developments of vital im- portance in the Mexican situation | were reported to the president by Mr. | Lansing While it is understoad Mexican relations are not In a satis- factory ate from the viewpoint the administration the commission meeting a further opportunity to reach a con- clusion. response to the Americ rding the sink 1ls con- | | ture is 2 | r t Rocky enne, zero; Grand Junction, Colorado, 3 | formation had been received from the | low; | when six American | Pierre Macho Loy Pierre Macho, an aviator, w @ m from | Wheeling | to fight a fire of | which struck two t with a capacity of it Atlantic City Will be given | Five adjoining oil tanks were threat- cned, checked. val Lowell, the Lowell observatory astronomer tion, died here last night from a stroke | of apoplexy suffered yesterday morn- ing. Lowell, whose death at observatory at Flagstaff, Arizona, was reported today, was best known as the and Snow Reported From Points in Mid- snow today visited parts of Mis and Kansas, homa and Arkansas, fall continuing, Wausa is of one of the severest storms season. prevailed throughout Iowa today and snow was reported here from several sections of . X first snowstorm of son Studying Evidence on Sinking | progr. DR. PERCIVAL LOWELL, ASTRONOMER, IS DEAD | Was First to Advance Theory | That Mars Is In- habited. Flagstaff, Ariz., Nov. 13.—Dr. Perci- founder and director here and an of international reputa- 13.—Dr. Percival hi private Cambridge, Nov. principal exponent of the theor: Mars is inhabitated. At great expense through years devoted entirely to astronomical activities he developed many observations and theories in planetary research. Astronomers, while expressing high regard for his ability and enthusiasm, regarded many of his theories as rad- ical and all of them were not accepted. Dr. Lowell turned virtually all of his wealth to purposes intended to advance the interests of astronomical study. He founded his observatory at Flagstaff in 1894. It was from this observatory that he announced his discovery of vege- tation on Mars, with the inference that the planet was inhabitated, and his observation of the canals as be- ing so regular in form as to indicate that they were artificial. A colleague of Lowell said today that while many astronomers did not agree with his theqries, they were con- firming his observations very fre- quently. Dr. Lowell financed and directed | several expedition to odd corners of the earth to advance his researches and was awarded medals and member- ships by foreign astronomical societies. He was 61 years old. COLD WAVE GOMING West Suffering From Low Tempera- tures Which Will Become Less Se- vere As Spell Moves Eastward. ‘Washington, Nov, 13.—A cold wave with temperatures at v ious places before recorded in November, overspreads the region west of the Mississippi today and will move eastwad to th Atlantic coast Sheridan, Wyo., reported the low temperature with 26 degrees below 4 degre below and Wya Yellow zero Cheyenne, | Stone National Park and Havre, Mon- | tana, 20 degrees below zero. The in- tense cold reached southward into the interior of Texas. Weather bureau officials today said the cold wave per: haps would diminish in intensity as it | moved eastwara. Rain and snow probably will pre- cede the cold wave in the north At- lantic states, Great Lakes region and Ohio valle; and Tennessee. THE BEAUTIFUL ARRIVES, diec W Kansas City st and New York, Nov. 13.—Flurri and sections of Okla- Wausa, Wis,, Nov, 13.—With six nches of snow on the ground and the in the grip this Des Moines, Nov, 13.—Cold weather the state, Watertown, Y., Nov. 13.—The the season is in The bove zero. here today. degree Denver, Nov. 1 ew low berature records for November eported to the weather bureau oday fom eral points in Mountain region. teg Wyoming reported 20 tem- were here the Chey- below 3 be- Denver, 2 below AVIATOR KILLE ps Life and Passen- ger Ts Injured. Buenos Aires Nov. fligh “hine. 1d hi toda fell passenger with a s The aviator was killed was injured passenger “TACKI FIGHT FIRE. Puerto, Mexico, Nov. 13, —Sixty men the United ates gunboat were sent ashore yesterday aused by the lightning of crude oil, 000 barrels each, as the fire W of | tempera- Vote of Four Brothe hoods Will Be P Into Effect, Says Hea of Trainmen Unig ANNOUNCEMENT MAD: | AFTER CONFEREN( | Charles B. Howrey, former Associf Judge of the United States Co of Claims, is Chosen Chairman | i Arbitration Board Which Meets Consider Demands of Switchs on Thirteen Roads. 13 country New York, Nov Failure of railroads of the to live up) { the spirit and intent of the Adami will the result big brotherhoods being put into eight-hour law in strike vote of four railrd effect] was announced here today by Willi G. Lee, head of the Brotherhood Railway Trainmen, after a three-hd conference between brotherhood railroad presidents. ‘With the prospect that in questi Adamson eight-h controversy will be brought up, p | ceedings in arbitration were bed here today which may settle the mands of switchmen on thirteen ri | roads east of the Mississippi for eight-hour day and time and a pay for overtime labor. The Switchmen’s union of No America, which afiliated W American Federation of Labor, ! manded an eight-hour day after o gress enacted the Adamson stat The railroads would not make concession and arbitartion is | sought under the Newlands Act. {+ The arbitration board met befi | today’s hearing began and chose { lof the neutral members, Charles | Howrey, former associate judge of ;| United States court of clair | chairman. | Prof- Jeremiah Jenks, of New | city the other arbitrator. MIX IN FIGHTING }00D New Haven Coroner Forces Way T involved the | is I Y4 | i | Private Hospital to Question tims of Auto Accident, | wew “ini‘ M Nov. 13 Indianapolis, Haven, of Gordon ayer, | and Jamecs Murdoc freshman, of Lafayette, Indiana, ! were injured in the accident to M Milford, I in which Miss M also of Indianapoj reported as, recov dock’s automobile Saturday near night lorie MacG »wan, wag killed, wore private hospital he| | ing today taken. M| to which the Mayer has a broken collar Do Murdock who suffering from | broken leg, was operated upon tod His father, Samuel T. Murdock, W was notitied of the accident, is pected here shortly from the west. Coroner Mix today continued investigation of the accident. has interrogated some of the ocq pants of the car of Miss E. Roge of 'West Haven, with which the M dock machine was in collision, @ expected to question others during # day. He also expected to quest Murdock. It was said today ti when the coroner went to the hospii yesterday to question Murdock he ¥ denied admittance, and forced way in with some difficulty after had secured the presence of a pol officer. were is STATE SEGRETS AT STA German Embassy Believes Confident] Despatches Are Among Papd Taken From Alleged Blackmailes The believe Washington, Nov. Germ embassy has reason to thial number of highly v despatches, at i in the packet from which Karl Ar{ extracted o confidential of present missin, Graves letters he with hard having used $3 in an fro of ti charged 9 attempt von 1n ambe nature of The sent to obtain leged Bernstorff, wife sador the German all av Count Gerny The unknown. has been tion. It was made clear today that Prin| tzfeldt, counseller the €l through whom Graves ta get the $3,000, may ¥ against him but would prefer M If his testimony is deemed sential to the prosecution. of Grave despatches vernme inform| H bass) but eventually permission for him to appear in cou will be asked of Emperor -Willlam,