New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 10, 1917, Page 1

. SPEED FOR SAFETY, ADJOURNS IN WEEK| GAY 0LD NEW YORK . GHASED BY BRITISH {Sewate contems c. . smith tor | rech Visitors Rased Here and * Eleven Destroyers Enmgaged at Botrd of Education — There in American Style ~ Long Range But Manage to |RINES FOR HOME GUARD [ALL TRACKS ARE GLEARED .\ [Bscape English Guns FRENCH TAKE POSITIONS ,ON VAUGLERG PLATEAU Says Battle st Bullecourt Is Fluct- uating—American Afrmen, Active in Only Ono German Aviator Who vl)uneluow. London, May 10.—A British- foroe of light cruisers and destroyers chased, 5 sleven German destroyers -today, en- ? gaging them at long rafge but be-.| ing unable to ovmn a statem them, says an ent this : mm:.amm . - on the Vauclero plateau was cap-- + tured last night by the French it is announced officially. 3 Heavy artillery fighting continues in this region, where the Germans made a counter attack with a di- vision of fresh troops. Several Ger- " .{ 'man counter attacks along the Chemin i des Dames were repulsed. 2 1 I British Report Progress. London, May 10.—Progress was *iyaade by the British last night in the neighborhood of Bullecoyrt, east of ‘Gricourt and south of the Souchez iriver, says today’s official announce- ‘ment. Battle Fluctuates, Berin Reports- . Berlin, May 10, via London.—A fluctuating fight for the possession of Bullecourt, on the French front, is in progress, says today’s army head- squarters statement. The artillery fire in the Arras sector is reported on the increase. .. Can’t Keep Americans on Ground. a O the French Front in France, % May 9, (From a Staff Correspondent ;. of the Associated Press.)—"Sorry we . saw only one German bird, and he y made off quickly.” This was the gist of the report made by ten American aviators on their return this evening from a long search extending from St. Quentin to Craonne. The -Americans, who had been far over the German lines, gathered around the American flag which floats beside the tri-color +1-on the aviation ground and related to Captain Thenault, commander of the squadron, incidents of their "recon- nalsance. The flag is the first American emblem to be flown by American fighters on the French front, It came from Orange, N. J., The correspondent witnessed the de- parture and return of the Americans who are flying machines of great speed. There is no occasion for their French commander to order them to make flight. They themselves offer to go hunting for the German. airmen. Today only six were told to depart, but four others joined in the chase on their own initiative. The task of the Americans is always i perilous, for they are obliged to. seek the Germans over their own terri- tory, but they are fully confident of their ability to cope with enemy ma- chines. This confidence is shared by their commander, who referred proudly to the squadron’s record of thirtytwo German airplanes, the de- ““§truction of which has been confirmed, qh\l ers are known to have been it down but were’ not counted becauu they. fell out of sight behind "’ the German lines. % . More Americans Wanted. The work of the squadron is appre- | eiated highly by every branch of the ! French service. The desire is ex- Pressed widely for more American padrons of this character, which fotect from attack thc observation (Continued on Eleventh Page.) mmlfllxfltm for Duty or Suffer Comsequences—Powers of Prosccutors in Auto Speeding Cases Is Increased. Hartford, May 10.—Final adjourn- ment of the Gereral Assembly will be taken next Thursday. Tomorrow will be the last working day. There Is consideradble . business on' ‘hand, especially in the house, but this is ex- pected to be disposed of by a long session tomorrow. The senate adopted the house bill which provides for a commission to governor appoint a commission to in- quire ‘into market conditions and to | the Merne and hi¥ distinguished adso- Both branches IMM an - emer- genoy bill which will permit New Haven . county to build a jail outside of New Haven city. The budget which passed the senate yesterday was received by the house, and the latter branch adopted the au- tomobile bill which came to it with a senate amendment which gives prose- cuting attorneys jurisdiction tn prosecuting offenders, and in making twenty miles the speed limit as prima facie evidence of speed violation in thickly settled districts. This bill was sent to the engrossing clerk that the governor may have it in hand for his signature with little delay. Another emergency bill wouuld im- pose fines on members of the National Guard who fail to report to perform duty required snd also stipulates that similar fines may be imposed upon members of the Home Guard for the same reason . An unfavorable report came in on a proposed amendment to the charter of 'the Norwich and Colchester Traction compaay. ©! ¥. 'Smith OConftrmed. The senate adopted resolutions in iconcurrence appointing Schuyler Mer- rit and Charles 8. Smith members of the state hoard of education. As cost of cabling the general as- sembly’s congratulations to the new. Russian government will be consider- able' the resolution of congratulation which previously had been adopted was brought in again and sent to the appropriations committee in order that the expense may be met by the The New Haven county delegation | met to discuss the matter of estimates, appropriations and a tax for the en- suing two years. Commissioner Wal- ter explained the lists of estimates which include $50,000 for a new jail site and $50,000 for repairs to the present jail and which made a total of $481,875. As there were requests for figures in detall on estimates, especially on the maintenance of the jail and the county home, there was no discussion on the figures and the meeting adjourned until Tuesday, at which time the commissioners will have the desired information. T0 FLOAT “LIBERTY LOAN” Committee of American Bankers As- sociation Meets to Ensure Success of War Fund by June 15. New York, May 10.—A committee of the American Bankers association met in the offices of the association here today to perfect an organization to expedite flotation of the ‘“Liberty Loan” within' the time set, June 16, next, and for the adding of state banks to the federal reserve system. Another committee will go to Washe ington for a conference tomorrow with Secretary McAdoo and Comptrol- ler Willlams tol adjust differences that tend to bar state banks from ]olnln‘ with udernl reserve banks. .mxamhnnnsuemtmmm‘ Midnight to Welcome Envoys— | Chock for $100,000 to Be Prescnted to Marshal Joffre. New York, May 10.—The French ‘war commission visiting New York faced a formidable ,program today, calling for the presence of its distin- guished members from 9:30 o'clock this morning until midnight, The unveiling of a statue to La- Fayette, a luncheon by the merchant’s association, the conference of demeuf at Columbia and a visit. by Marshal Jaffre to the tomb of General Grant ‘were the chief functions claiming the attendance of the mission. New York today renewed the wel- come extended to Marshal Joffre and M. Viviani in such unsurpassing warmth yesterday. Never before has this chief city of America accorded any onme man or group of men the ‘welcome that broke into a tremendous demonstration whenéver. the victor of clates appeared where the people could get a glimpse of them in pass- ing through the gaily decorated streets where the tri-color of France predominated in the gorgeous-display ! of color. In numbers New York showed the magnitude of its apprecia- | tion of the ideals of the man and | thousands of people were 'ba.nked. along the route taken by the visiting |° mission frém Battery Park to City : hall, along lower Broadway and Fifth avenue, unmindful of the cold wind and intermittent rain, to see Joffre and to do him honor. 1 Tonight members of the mission will attend a reception in the public library under the auspices of the French socleties of New York. Fol- lowing the party will be escorted to | the Metropolitan Opera House for the gala performance and reception. From the sale of seats a fund of $60,- 000 has been raised and it was esti- mated today that this would be in- creased to $100,000 to be presented to Marshal Joffre for his favorite war | charities, the Commission. for Relief in Belgium and the Society for the Re- llef of French whr orphans. The fund known as the “Joffre cheque,” will Tepresent the largest sum of money ever raised by a bemnefit performance at the Metropolitan Opera House. More than half of the $66,000 realized yesterday came ' fram ' the sale of thirty-five boxes at $1,000 each. The cheque will be presented by M. Lie- ‘bert, Frencl‘ consul genero,l in New York. Crowds Out Till nlommg. As it celebrating the victorious con- clusion of the war, rather than the entrance af the United States into the struggle the streets of the city were crowded until after midnight. One of the largest night crowds which ever thronged Fifth avenue packed the sidewalks from Madison Square Gar- den north under the triumphat arch and in front of the brilliantly lighted facade of the public library, and on to. Central Park. . The colors of the United States, Great Britain and France were everywhere, while an occasianal bullding showed the galaxy of standards of all the allies. At the home of Henry C. Frick, which is for the time being the home of M. Vivani, Marshal Joffre and many of the other members of the French mission now in this city, Mr, Frick entertained at a dinner last night. Next to Marshal Joffre sat Colanel | Roosevelt, and they talked together almost incessantly for two hours. No speeches were made but after the dinner the guests were entertained at a musicale at which the maljority of the numbers were patriotic airs. Tomorrow Marshal Jaffre will visit | Washington's headquarters at New- burgh, at the invitation of Governor Whitman, and will then go to West Point, where he will review the West Point cadets. M. Viviani will be the | guest at luncheon of the. lawyers of the city. In the evening: both the French and British commissions, the ! Jatter arriving in New York tomorrow | afternoon, will attend the banquet ot the mayor's committee at the Wal- dort Astoria. - GERMAN WARSHIPS |GENERAL ASSEMBLY |WHIRLYIND TOUR "”CONFEREES MAKE ARMY AGESI 3 21-30; ROOSEVELT REJECTED AMERICANS STILL HELD AS. PRISONERS IN GERMANY ‘Washington, May 10.—That 127 Americans still are held prison- ers in Germany, probably crews from captured armed merchantmen, wasg revealed today at the state department. It is assumed that the men were brought to Germany by raiders operating in the south Atlantic. FIRE THREATENS HISTORIC CITY HALL IN NEW YORK ATI[MPI WAD TOASSASSINAT Flames and Water Mny Have Priceless Furnishings Made Sacred By Time. New York, May 10.—Fire broke out early this afternoon in City hall where Damaged Paintings and| | made list night to assassinate Presi- dent Menocal of Cuba, by means of a bomb explosion. Nine arrests were , made before the conspirators could carry out their plan. EX-SEN. FORAKER: DEAD Ohio Statesman Presented Name of McKinley to Republican National Convention .in 1896 and.1900. . . - Cincinnati, May 10.—Joseph Bensor Foraker, former United States sena- tor from Ohlo, lawyer, orator, sol- dier and citizen, died’at his home here today, aged 70 years Mr. Foraker had been in poor health since his retirement from the senate in 1809, but it was not until two weeks ago that he was forced to take to his bed and his condition was not considered critical until last night. Mr. Foraker was twice elected and twice defeated in-races for the gov- ernorship of Ohio, while he served two terms in the United States sen- ate. He had the honor of presenting the name of- William McKinley to the republican national convention in 1896 and 1900, ATTACK ON KAISER DENIED Berlin Issues Official Statement Con- tradicting Story of Attempted As- sassination of Emperor William. Berlin, via London, May 10.—The report recently emanating from Zu- rich that an attempt had been made to assassinate Emperor. Willlam s denied in an official statement made today. FIRE AT SUMMER RESORT. Loss at New Point, Comfort, N, J., Placed at $100,000. Keansburg, N. J,, May 10.—A por- tion of New Point Comfort a summer resort colony here, was burned early today. The loss is estimated at $100,- 900. ¥ HARVARD MEN TO GO TO FRANCE Cambridge, May 10.—The second group of Harvard students to so abroad for ambulance service since this country entered the war will leave in a few days. Among the 29 undergraduates are several who ap- plied for admission to the Plattsburg training camp but were not selected. R ey WEATHER. Hartford, May 10.—For Hartford and 'vicioity: Fair - with frost tonight. Friday fair. yesterday the French mission was re- celved. fhe fire ‘broke ‘out in"the cupola: at the historic edifice about 12:45 o’clock. The whole building had been wired for electric lights for the illumination in connection with the reception to the French commission: It was thought possible the blaze was caused by defective insulation. The blaze, however, was not under control thirty-five minutes after it began, and the smoke which poured out indicated the fire was of con- siderable proportions.. ‘The water from the firemen’s hose was flooding through the building and it was feared that much damage would be done to paintings and other historical ob- Jects. Flames five minutes later suddenly burst from all sides of the cupola. With nothing but the shell of the cupola standing and its famous old clock’ destroyed, theé firemen at 1:45 o'clock announced that they had the flames under control. Building More Than Century Old. The city hall was erected more than | 100 years ago and is regarded as one of the most beautiful pieces of, archi- tecture in the country. It contains many priceless relics of historic sig- nificance to the city and the nation. The architect was John McComb. Con- struction began in 1803 and it was completed in 1812, The :‘American flag: flying from the flagpole surmounting the cupola was rescued. On the floor just beneath the roof were stored many historical relics, including paintin@s of great value and furniture which once was used by the first United States senate! Police and firemen hastened to re- move these treasures to a place of safety. Huge crowds gathered in city hall plaza and in Park Row and Broadway, completely blocking traaffic: All the decorations in honor of the French' and British envoys werc ruined by water. SLAYS FOUR AND SELF Kentucky Parents’ Brother and “ister-in-law and Com- mits Suicide With Rope. Elkton, Ky, May 10.—Frank Mil- len, a young farmer, early today killed his father, Charles Millen; his mother, Mrs.;Betty Millen, his brother, Elmore, and his brother's wife, Amy, with an axe and hanged himself. Young. Millen notified the authori- ties here by telephone that he had slain, the members of his family and was about to take his own life. “The whole family is dead but me,” | he told Coroner Bdrtlett over the! wire, “and T will be dead when youl Farmer Kills get_here.” The corner, sheriff and chief of po- | lice hurried to the Millen home about | 3 miles away, where they found the. slayer’s body hanging from a rafter .©0of a rear porch and the bodies of the others lying about. Continued illness, it was said, had | | unbalanced young Millen’s mind. fedt Soon and Mean Remov Preseqt Homea, Volunteer Regiments For Border Control Also Voted Down By; Arbiters - the doors of New. Bri the, passage of one of t ‘| drastic measures yet: iw . | forithe protection’ g can’ arms “and - ! United States Dlstrif.t {ney Thomas A. Spellag issued an order, ,:w" ch.’ been communicated to [George A. Quigley, prohibits any alien meaning any subject of Imperial German go from residing it MORALS OF SOLDIERS TO BE SAFEGUARDED Congress Receves Avalanche of Pro- tests ‘Against Proposed Taxes to, Raise $1,800,000,000—Republicans Prepared to Wege Figlic on Assess- ment Profits—Senate May ' Decide Espionage Bill by, Saturday. £ ‘Washington, May 19-—Conferees on the army bill reached an agresment today and the measuve will be re- ported to the two houses for comfir- mation as soon as possible. : The conferees made the age limit 21 to 30 years, inclusive, bill and 21 to 40 in the house bill. The amendment put in the bill per- mitting Colonel Roosevelt to ralse i four divisions for service in France was eliminated, as was another au- thorizing the raising of three volun- teer regiments for border patrol duty. The senate amendments prohibiting the sale of liquor at army camps and safeguarding the morals of the troops are retained. Against Taxes. Protests against many provisions of the $1,800,000,000 war tax bill poured in upon congress by telegraph and mails today as the house was about Ito debate on the measure. A number of members on both sides of the house were ready to voice their objections to various features, and particular opposition was felt by re- publicans to the increased excess profit taxes. The senate finance com- | mittee expects to conduct public hearings on the bill and these prob- ably will develop vigorous attacks from interests hit hard by the pro- posed war taxes- The bill will raise the per capita tax of the American people to $33 mainly through {income, profits and n- ternal revenue taxes,’ and customs duties with a multitude of minor as- sessments against necessities or near luxuries consumed by all -but the poorer classe: By unanimous conment the ’ mu.e today agreed to limit debate on the espionage bill to one hour for each senator until 11 o’clock tomorrow and thereafter to ten minutes on the bill or five minutes on amendments for any senator. No time was fixed for a vote, but it probably will come by Friday. night. MAYOR WRITES TO BABCOCX. May Appoint Safety Board Chatrman to Other Post, Chairman Edward G. Babcock of the safety board received the follow- ing self-explanatory letter from Mayor George A. Quigley today relative. to his refusal of a place on the pro- | posed board of fire commissioners. Mr. E. G. Babcock, Chairman . Board Safety. Your declination to serve on the newly created fire commission on account of business interests has been received by me. I am pleased, however, to note that you would be willing to ac- cept an appointment on gome oth- er commission where the work would not involve the expenditure of too much of your time. I will bear this in mind when making appointments to other cmmh- sions, Permit me, at this umfl, to ex- tend to you my appreciation of your services as a member and as: chairman of the hoard of public safety. Very of Public truly yours, G. A..QUIGLEY, Mayor. of those subject to the sele¢tive draft in place of the 21 to 27 limits in the senate passing thmugh or ing ‘any restricted the city without a spg mit. These restri tricts include one half mf any armory, arsenal olfl~ factory making mun any part.of munition the army or navy. of thisruling is sp fi oi it -probably inéludes factory in New Britai well as Arch street The complete letter: ing this drastic ruling explanatory, is printed: Hon. George A. Quigley Mayor of the’City of- New: New Britain, Conn. My Dear rd-yor Ququy Fun.her ‘answoring your every, ‘enemy will be have & permit to approach, reside within, or pass thrcoeh angd stricted area. Restricted &reas clude arserals, armories and & for the manufacture of munitiong for any article to be used By M army or navy, and within ant mile of such place. An alien enemy is any pe ing allegianco to the Imperial | government. . This will lneud. wo have taken out their fipgt § as they have not renounced t legiange 10 the German gover in o - words, it will be nec them X0 have permits. Betore making appli enemies .should have graphs taken, each 3x3 ingl plications will he made cate, onte of which will ‘Washington and the ‘other the marshal’s office," to which ap tions photographs wili be attach Persons .who -are employed will # quire. statements from employers 't applications, and persons who ape ' 1e business for themselves or are not ployed, will be obliged to ha ican citizens vouch for them. Permits will be issued by the nm shal with the approval with the Un States attorney. ‘We expect to have someone sen the marshal's office go ts Britaip for at least one or tvm in. order that applicants may b commid il we