New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 9, 1917, Page 1

o X | Il i /|BETTER BUSINESS . PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW YORK EXTENDS ~ HAND TO WELCOME ALLIED MISSIONS Biggest City in Wonld to Give ~ Them Biggest Reception in America VISIT - HISTORIC POINTS IN PHILADELPHIA Viviani and Joffre Gladdenéd by Trip Through Middle West Where Large German Population Joins in Stir- ring Oeclebrations ~and Proves Americanism by Pledging Support “to War: . New Yoark, May 9.—A program so filled with receptions, entertainments, banquets and public meetings that the distinguished visitors will have little time for sightseeing or sleeping awaited the arrival in New York this afternoon of Marshal Joffre, M. 7 Viviani, French minister of Justice, ‘and other members of the French commmission here to advise with United States officials on war measures to de- _feat the common enemy. A% The distinguished Frenchmen will become guests of the city when they step aboard the police harbor boat patrol in Hoboken for the trip to the Battery. Lower Broadway, through which the visitors will .pass on their way to City hall for the formal wel- . come, is a blaze of color, ‘Following the reception at City g0’ to the home - - \/day, Marshal statue of Lafayette in Prospect park, Brooklyn, and later and other members ,of the commission. will be lunched as guests of the Merchants’ assoclation The afternoon program provides for a Visit to Columbis uni- versity for the conferring of degrees, after which Marshal Joffre will go to the: Grant Tomb on Rivérsile Drive d pihce a wreath on /thé sarco agus. ¥ H * Governor Whitman - yesterday . sp~ pointed & committée to: recelve can- eig and the commis- fum. today-that the total, e 1t wase F¥.: Whtéh will be added to the proceeds of"a demonstration d at the etropolitian Opera House by the :«no:o of New York will ~exceed $50,000. The gift will be known as “the *Joftre Check.” an invitation to attend the dinmer to < the French and British envoys.on ¥riday night. Theodore Rooseyelt to. be present. ‘'of the French mission arrived in ;fh!lulolphu at 9 o'clock this morn- ing and, under escort, they at once Began a whilrwind tour to view the Ppoints ‘of historic interest in the: eity beginning at Independence Hall. " Cheering crowds were everywhere ‘and the face of General Joffre beamed with joy as, bareheaded, he bowed his acknowledgements of the homage paid to him. 2 Although the stay of the French- men in this city was reduced from twenty-two to five hours, because of the trafic delays in the west, virtual- % ly the entire program ‘which ‘had been arranged was carried out. By proclamation of Mayor Smith, the ‘schools were closed, ‘many indus- trial establishments and 'stores gave their employes a half holiday and the federal courts suspended activi- tles during the official reception. The visitors were first taken to In- dependence hall and then to old Con- % gresd hall, Carpenters hill, the Betsy ... Ross houss, Benjamin Franklin's grave and to Fairmount Park, where ‘’a ‘reception by thousands of schodl children was held at the Willlam Penn house. Later the party went to Franklin Field for .the public recep- tion. Here Marshal Joffre and M. Viviani were given the honorary de- gree of doctor of laws by the Univer- sity of Pennsylvania.. ‘A municipal luncheon and a recep- tion by members of the French colony immediately preceded the departuré of the visitors early in the afternoon for New York. ' "Harrisburg, May 9—General Joffre and party arrived in Harrisburg at & ;6:35 this morning and left five min- /... utes later for Philadelphia. The run *' grom Altoona was uneventful and was ; made in three hours. The visitors, who were still abed ‘when the train passed here, were given s noisy greeting, whistles ‘and bells making a great noise and the sirens .0t 'the nearby steel works adding to the din. One whole car wag neces: sary for the flora] gifts presented to Vithe party along the way. Boston Children to Extend Greeting. Boston, May 9.—School children £will play a prominent part in the re- ception of the French mission here. ‘Provision has been made for 30,00y _(Continued on Eleventh Page.) SUSPICIOUS BLAZE IN GENTER OF CITY Baths in Rear of Staaley Build- ing Are Badly Damaged OTHER PLACES - MENACED —_— Authorities Puszled by Origin of Blase and Rapid Spread of Flames—No Loss of Life As Establishment Was Closed Early. Numercus ltves were endangered, including those of guests at two hotels and occupants of rooms in several lodging houses, the city's busi- mess center threatened and a loss estimated all the way from $800 to $2,000 caused by fire early today that the lower north end of the known ‘ice chest” or “re- frigerator” building in the rear of the Stanley block at 336-340 Main street, owned by Morris Schupack and occu- pled by Louis Rabinowits for Russian and Turkish baths, living partments, rooming suites and the Hotel DeVille annex. Btarting in the office of the Rapinowits bath- establishment, the cause being undetermined despite rigid investigation by fire and police department officials, the flames had gained great headway prior to dis- covery, caused a brilliant {llumination noted in all parts of the 'city, a suf-’ focating smoke that caused scantily dressed -persqns to-flee to- places of safety and resulted in a hard-fought battle by the firemen. From four water lines, “tons of fire-qugnching liquid were thrown into the wooden building. Only by quick and clever work were the firemen enabled to prevent the flames from spreading throughout the building and into the rooms of the Hetel DeVille annex. That there was no loss of life is sttributed to the fact that it was an “off night” at the baths, they were closed at 9 o'clock, and the quick .of. the firemen 'and police de- Had the baths been octupied, .officials »M those occupying likp rats.in a trap. ‘Mr. and Rabinowits, * occupying ' apart- e office, were awakened smoke and, al- \ : 4 H Lt P i It about 13:8 ‘morning when Francis Crowléy of ¢ Brwin place, about to enter the ' building, discovered the flames and dense Rushing to police headquarters, was just being notified when Policoman William 'F. Murphy sounded box 5 at Main and Commer- clal streets. Engine companies 1, 3| 1 Sosponied., The fames had sximed 1 ed. 3 o8 much headway snd caused ~widely- spread {llumination as the apparatus pulled out of headquarters nearby. Four water lines were hurriedly laid while firemen and members of the police detail searched the bullding, for those suspected of being overcome by smoke. For a time, it was feared that the flames would spread to the Hotels DeVille and Bassett as well as to the Stanley blook, occupied om the third and fourth floors by lodg- ing houses. No Insurance Carried. The flames swépt through the front part of the building, occupied by the baths, charred the woodwork and de- faced the swimming pools, bath and retiring rooms. The establishment is considered a practical loss, although a definite estimate can not be secured. It was today reported by the members of the Rabinowits family that no in- surance was carried. ‘The loss to the building itself is believed to be fully covered. Mercantile firms in the Stan- ley block occuped the basement of the building. for storage purposes and there is believed to be, a substantial ‘water loss to stock. Inventory will have to be taken before the amount is definitely determined. i ‘Whether ‘the fire was of incendiary origin or of defective wiring, explosion of an all-night lantern or some other cause has not been determined. Chief Dame considers that there is some- thing to be explained as to how the flames gained such headway before discovery. There is & theory that som& person under the influence of liquor visited the scene with the expectation of taking a bath, found the place closed, forced entrance in to the of- | ice and dropped a lighted cigarette or pipe on some of the furnishings. No signs of anyone hurriedly leaving the location were discovered, as far as the authorities have been able to discover. It was only recently that a son of the owners of the bath estab- lishment was arraigned in court and convicted for assault upon a patron | of foreign birth. It was testified that 1 the assault was because of alleged loss of money left in one of the lockers. Bfficlent work by the firemen is considered’ largely responsible for:the flames being confined to the north end of the building and prevented from sweeping through the hallways and wooden partitions of the Hotel De- Ville annex, the rooms being largely. occupied with some of the lloepen‘ unaware of the nearness of danger un- til, after it had passed. Visiting the scene today, city offictals, including (Continued on “Tenth Page) NEW. BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 1917 —TWELVE PAGES. 'NEY CLUBS' T0 G0, IS SEVATE DECREE Societies Odganized to Sell Liquor Soon to Be History . MUST DATE BACK T0 {046 Excisc Committee of House to Act Tomorrow on Bill Giving Governor Anthority to Close Saloons—South ‘Church Would Bar Alcohol. Hartford, May 9—Legislation against social clubs which sell liquor to their members under the laws of 19185, took form today when the senate adopted & rcvised draft of the club certificate Bll. - Should the house agree to this revision the clubs commonly known as “key clubs” will be driven out of existence. The senate bill, as adopted, provides that club certificates may be fesued by county commissioners to duly organized clubs which were in existence prior to January 1, 1915, and which have duly elected officers and have maintained and occupied pérma- nent quarters for at least three years. The. cost of a certificate is $§. Under this bill, all clubs now having a so- ¢olled certificate will be’ required- to apply for certificates under the pro- posed new law. Organizations of standing would find no difficulty in securing their certificates but- those ‘bodies which had been formed merely for the purpose of supplying liquors to members would be excluded. The exceptions in the bill provide that military or fraternal organiza- tions may secure the above certifi- cates. The senate with one further clari- fying amendment, recommended by the ‘mew commissoner of motor ve- hicles concurred in adopting the auto- mobile bill which passed the house lest week. The ldtter branch is ex- pecied to agree to the extra amend- ment. - - Both bodies passed under suspen- sion of the rules a bill which permits the fish and game commission to ex- tend the season for catching shad and alewives until June 27. ° Boys in Agricultural Work. ‘The house sent to a conference the Bbill . to permit twelve year old boys to do agricultural work, which ‘it had ppassed and which the senate had re- Jected ‘and did the same with the bill to require fishermen to take out The house .consurred in the heritance tax ' law’ wflm’ @ - memoriglize President ldon on the high cost of living. The house received from the ap- propriations committee a bill pro- viding that no state institution shall: erect buildings at a cost in excess of the appropriation authorized by the state. The *South Congregational church of New Britain petitioned for legislation in behalf of closing saloons during the war. The excise committee tomorrow will act on the bill to give the governor power to close saloons. It is under- stood that the governor does not care for: this bill and the committee, it is thought, will report favorably on a modified draft of it. § Milk producers in Tolland county petitioned to fix the minimum on milk. 2 The house &dopted an appropria- tion bill allowing each county $1,000 of state ‘'money for promotion of agricultural work through the . farm bureau. It also adopted a bill for $28,000 for educational purposes in order to obtain a federal grant. The governor sent to the senate a communication . informing it that the index of the revision of the statutes by the commission was ready to be reported. The .communication was ordered printed in the journal. Attack on Secretary Hine. The house session was featured by several sharp attacks upon Charles D. Hine, secretary of the state board of education. THe bill before it was the one to create an assistant secretary of the board at a salary of $3,5600 a year, This had been subject to debate in the senate where Mr. Hine also was criti- cized. Mr. Eaton of the appropria- tions committee moved to amend the bill to strike out the provision for an assistant secretary and for his salary and declared that Mr, Hine should be required to spend all his time in the, services of the state. Mr. Martin: of Orange supported Mr. Eaton and this brought . out speeches in defense of Mr. Hine and his administration and replies which denounced him as arbi- trary in his methods and uncertain in keeping his promises. In the end Mr. Eaton's amendment was rejected as was one which would have increased the membership of the board from seven to nine members and the bill as it came from the senate was adopted. The senate accepted the state bud- get carrying more than fifteen and a half million dollars with a few changes. BRITISH LOSSES FEWER, Decreasing 50 to 75 Per Cent. Over Somme Casumities, London, May 9.—Andrew Bonar Law, member of the British war cout- ¢y, today stated In the house of com- mons that the Britigh casuaities in the recent offensive on the Arras from. in France were from 50 to 75 per cent. fewer t_mm those in the battle of the Somme. CARLSTROMDIESATTEMPT TO APPLY C WITH PUPIL IN 3 S00FO0T DRO Machine Collapses More Than Half Mile In Air, Hurlng Airmen 1o Grownd At Newport News, Va. Newport News, May = 9.—Victor Carlstrom, aviator instructor at the Atlantic coast aeronautical station here, and Carey B. Epes of New- rort News, an army suident aviator, were almost instantly Kkilled today when their machine collapsed at an altitude of about 8,600 feet. LOCAL PLATTSBURG MEN Thirteen New Britainites Selected for .meoflo&l’mmbmh- cluding National Guard Officers. Already a large number of Connec- ticul men who. passed the examina- tionsifor Plattsburg have been notified 3 at the training camp and includes several from ‘New Britain. Each successful man will_redsive a 'postcard designating his {dentification number, the number . his'company and the time for re- not‘tflnq. Of all the applicants, about 1080 have been ordered to report at Plaitsburg on Saturday and about 1,- 300 more on Monday. Following are the local men who have thus far been designated: From the National Guard: First Sergeant Cedric Powers and Mess . Sergeant Jobn P. Conners of Company I; Regl- mental Bergeant-Major Harry Har- greaves;. from civillan ranks: Robert E. Lee, H. Lesli¢ Eddy, H.: L. Hin- man, W. E. Barnett, Ira L. Hawkins, Sidney R. Hungerford, Morris H. Pepse, James P. Rogers, Attorney Glover and Bédnr‘ Hul Hmeen, “LENTNE WSS Socialist Agitator Missing for Two Days and Fate is Unknown—Worked for Separate Peace: London, May 9.—It is reported in an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen that Nikolai Lenine, 'the Russian radical socialist leader, has been missing for two days. The de- spntch, which - quotes the Svenska Dagbladet of Stockholm as its author- ity, says nothing ‘is known as to Len- ine's fate. Lepine, . an expatriate under the old Russian regime, was permitted by the German government to return kome through Germany from Switzer- land ‘after the revolution. He under- tock a vigorous campaign at the head of £. group of ultra-radicals in favor of peace, and was 50 active that he cdused some anxiety among those wko supported the government in its deicrmination to continue the war. Latterly, however, Lenine’s influence is said (to have been waning. CHINESE PREMIER FOR WAR Urges Parliament to Declare Hostil- ties Against Germany But Attitude Fails to Evoke Response. Peking, May 9.—Premier Tuan Cht Jui and the entire . cabinet addressed a secret session of the parliament to- day and urged the passage of a reso- lution declaring war against Ger- | many. The resolution was referred to | the standing committee for considera- tion on Thursday. Much opposition to the resolution developed and.there was a lengthy de- bate. In the senate the resolution came up informally and * caused a | stormy session. the ground that it' does not ‘want war until the cabinet is reorganized. - HINDENBURG SEES VICTORY. Amsterdam, via London, May 9.— Fiéld Marshal Von Hindenburg is again predicting victory, according to the ‘Berlin Tageblatt. The paper quotes, the fleld marshal as saying, in reply to an address from the Saxon second chamber: “The soldier spirit, which is always cultivated by the All Highest War Lord, has again proved its strength. If the home army also holds on, then we are certain of vic- tory.” A A e e e e, WEATHER. Hartford, May 9. — For Hartford and vicinity: Fair tonight and Thursday; Prob- ably frost tonight, 3 1 Jem e — ‘The opposition takes OTUF RULE ON ESPIONAGE MEASU STARS AND STRIPES AS FLAG OF ARMED FORCE MARCHING THROUGH PARIS STREETS Parls, May 8.—The Stars and Stripes appeared on the streets of Paria as. the battle flag of an armed force today when the flag and fifty men of the American Field service bn their way to the railroad station for the front were acclaimed by early risers all along. the route. E The contingent had just been Drastic Newspa Censorship and ~bargo Sections - reviewed by Colonel Girard, head of the automobile section of the French army, in the presence of other French officers and” Professor A. P. American Field service. Andrew, head of the This is the first detachment of the American Field service to bear arms and is detailed for transportation of munitions to the froat. DEFENSE COMMITTEE PLANS FOR ' CO-ORDINATION OF INDUSTRIES WAR TAX BILL TO RAISE $1,800,000,000 Passage of Measure By the House Expected Within Few Days. ‘Washington, ‘May 9.—The new war tax bill to raise $1,800,000,000 in the next year was to be reported: to the housc today with the approval of the ways and means committee. It prob- ably will be brought up for action to- morrow and house leaders expect its paseage within a few days.- Most’ of the revenue would come from these taxes: On - incomes, normal rate of four per. cent. for individuals, with exemp- tions of $2,000 for married ' persons and $1,000. for .unmarried, and grad- uated supertaxes on incomes of more thun -$5,000; six per cent. on corpor- ations; increased taxes: to be effec- tive from January 1. 1917. On excess profits, sixteen per’cent. On inheritances, new taxes by a graduate scale running, one-half to fiitcen per cent; present inheritance taXes to remain. On imports, all existing tariff duties raised ten per cent. and ten per cent- duty.imposéd on articles now admit- of letter- mail from two to three cents an cunce, of postal cards from one to two cents, and of newspapers rates by a zone system. Liguor and tobacco taxes, practical- ly doubled. . Levies by stamp taxes or other mcans on life insurance policies, pipe lines. electric power, telephone and telegraph messages, theater club dues, on’ iignufdcturers of automobiles, cos- metics, proprietary’ medicines, musical instruments, jewelry, moving picture flims, chewing gum' ' and pleasure boats; on newspapers, five per cent. of advertising collections:. CHURCHES TO APPEAL FOR FRENCH ORPHANS Aild for Fatherless Boys and Girls of France to Be Sought From Pulpits. The second Sunday in May has been widely observed for a number of years as ‘“Mothers’ Day.” It falls this year on the 13th, next Sunday. In a num- ber of local churches the day will be observed by an appeal which is being widely circulated during the present \month on behalf of the fatherless chil- dren of France. The national com- mittee is proposing the special effort at this time as an expression of inter- est in France during the visit to this country of Marshal Joffre and ex-Pre- mier Viviani. Details for the local effort are be- ing arranged. No one who wishes to assist in this important and . much needed work will lack the opportu- nity. HONORS FOR SECTION. Paris, May 9.—Section 1 of the American Field Ambulance, the oldest in the service, has been mentioned In the despatches for the third time. The section went to France in January of 1915 and served late in the Argonne |and the Champagne. The new cita- tion mentions particularly brave work at Verdun in the transportation of wounded under fire. WANT DARDANELLES OPEN Soldicrs and Workamen in Black Sea District of Russia Formulate De- mands. Petrograd, via London, May 9.—A congress of representatives of - the Black Sea fleet and soldiers and work- men in that district, held at Sebasto- pol, has adopted a resolution demand- ing that Russa receive a full guaran- tee for freedom of trafiic through the Dardanelles and also a guarantee that no enemy fleet shall be able to enter { the Black Sea. TUnder | Arms—President: Aware of Criticism For Not. Baruch and Rdsenwald An- nounce Chairmen of Sub- Committees — Brooker in Charge of Brass Supply. Heart to Congress. Washington, May 9.—An: invoke the senate’s new clo! 1o force through the adminis espionage bill, with its drastic: per censorship and embargo is under way today with Se! lams of Mississippi leadipg / tempt. ; Eias President Wilson today b in'’y on getting the $1.000,000,000:app ation for merchant ships, and gl several senators on the aj committee. J The committee informally’ before going to the White H question of putting the new tion 'in the, 32,800,000,000. navy deficiency bill niready, pas the house. That bill has been completed by the comntittee’| be reported td the senate for a few da ‘Washington, ‘May 9.—An extensive system of committees to serve under Bernard M. Baruch, chairman of the committee on raw materials of the advisory commission, and Jullus Ros- enwald, chairman of the committee of |suppllel was announced today by ti | council of National Defense. ‘These committees will assist in the ;co-own dination of industries. AH se ot the country are included in their mem. bership. Judge Elbert H. Gary is chairman of the committee on steel and the other members are James A. Farrell, Charles M. Schwab, James A Burden, E. A, 8. Clarke, Alva C. Dinkey, Wii- lMam L. King and John A. Tepping. A. C. Bedford, president of the Standard Oil company, is chairman ot the committe#: on O0il. The chairman of the other committees are: Alcohol, Horatio 8. Rubens; director of the United 'States’ Industrial Alcoho} cams pany; aluminum, Arthuri W. Davis, president of the Aluminum company of America; asbestos, magnesla and roofing, Thomas P. ville, pres- ident of the H. M. sus:Manville icompany; .brass, ‘Charies ®.. Brooker, president American Brass: company, coal, tar by products, W. H. Childs or the Baret company; lumber, R. H. Dowman, president of the National Lumbermen’s assoclation; lead, Clin- ton N. Crane, president of the Johns Lead company; mica, L. W. Kingsley, president of Eugene MunseH & Co.; nickel, Ambrose Morell, presidént of the International Nickel company; rubber, H. Stuart Hotchkiss, pres- ident of the Union Sulphur company, ‘wool, Jacob F. Brown, of Brown & Ames; .zinc, Edgar Palmer, president of the New Jersey Zinc company. The chairmen of Mr. Rosenwald’ commijttees are: Cotton goods, Lin- coln Grant, Wilington, Sears Co., Wwoolen manufacturers, John P. Wood, Willlams Wood & Co:; shoe and leath- er industries, J. F, MoEiwain, W. H. McElwain Co.; knit - goods, Lincoln Cromwell of New York. 3 army 'bili td question' of whether Col. shall ‘be permitted, as p senate amendment, to raiss & teer force for service in France. pects of an agreement meented The' only: hope held out for & ‘promisc waa said ‘to he bayed on chance that the senate might from its Position cn the question: that case, it. was sald; the houseid ferees might accépt the senate ment fixing the aze limit of ! Ject to selective draft at 21t Hleu of the house provision fyl at'from 21 to 40. ! - Failure to reach an agl probably will necessitate the,t of the bill' back for further in: tions. DEMANDS BY TROLLEY MEN. Chicago Faces Labor Troublo Affect- ing 11,000 Employes. Chicago, May 9.—Chicigo was comn- fronted today with a transportation employes controversy, 11,000 surface line employes having approved de- mands for a wage increase and shorter hours, to go into effect June 1. Employes of the elevated lines were said to have smaller demands 1n process of formulation. - Chatrman of Safety ' Offered Post by Mayor, to Accept, ' ments, will not be a member: 3 of the separate commissions’ $0% under the charter amendant ey provisions for conducting ke ‘Today, it is stated on authent mation; he was offered ‘a ‘place of fire board by Mayor George A. Quf as a recognition of his work' terest in that department.' It ported that late this afternoon, first mafl. tomorrow, a letter received declining the honor om# grounds of personal business s in the way and non-approval methods in vogue and p! b to the government of the fire tive measures in force. 3 Although 'he is reticent the matter. and passible plans, he admits that he has siderable money by giving his safety board affairs and ‘the ment of the.departments nn pervision but has been giad. i enabled to carry ' out his’ relative to the developmie politan departments. Rumors of his reported actl become current in fire and ‘police: partment circles today, resultini a flood of regrets expressed per; hy those of the rank and file, Aj members of the 'fire and' police § partments it is openly opined tN Chairman Babcock: has given: the in him for development of the d ments, the most efiiciency of se Wwith consideration for the welfare the men. 2 HUNGER KEPT BOYS AWAY FROM SCHOOL Edward and Stephen Russ Glad to Be Sent to Warchouse Point Home, Defending charges of truancy before Judge James T. Meskill today, at a hearing in chambers, Edward and Stephen Russ, aged thirteen and four- teen respectively, said that they did not attend school because they were hungry and not provided with _any- thing to eat at breakfast. Since their mother died two years ago, they tes- tified, their father has been addicted to the excessive use of liquor, has in- adequately provided for them and they have moved their home fourteen times. Their last home has.been in Clark’s block on Main street. - Au- thorities, in investigating their ab- sence from schdol, discovered condi- tions that caused their arraignment. The boys, bright appearing and seem- ing to realize their plight, seemed ;nore pleased, than otherwise, at be- ng’ committed to the county ho Weretionse Bowit. el NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK. London, May 9.—The No! steamer Kaparika (1,232 tons has been sunk by a German —_——— FOR COALITION GOVERNMENT Petrograd, May 9. via London.—The | rine, the Norwegian toreign off Russian government today issued a neunces, says a special news di declaration in favor of a. coalition {-from Christiania today.: Two ministry, " the crew were killed, % degc A