New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 11, 1917, Page 1

HERALD *ADS™ MEAN BETTERSBUSIN.ESS HERALD BEST OF AT} LOCAL NEWSPAPERS BRITAIN HERALD PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, JULY. 11, 1917, —TEN PAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 INTERNAL REFORMS FORCED ¥/ DEFENSE CONCLUDES |SENATE FIGHTING e i Reports Indicate Govern- ment Is Willing to Concede More Voice ‘'in Affairs to the Proletariat. " SITUATION CLOUDED REGARDING WARFARE National Liberals and Centerist: Party Against Program on Prosecution of ‘War— Helfferich and Zimmermann to Re- sign Tuesday—Bernstorft Meationed to Succeed Former. Holds Out Chancellor’s| Next Copenhagen, July 11.—The debate in the Reichstag main committee, yesterday, according to reports re- ceived here, was opened by Dr. Gus- tave Stresemann, national liberal, with, - a sharp attack on Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg’'s policy, particu- larly of foreign - affairs, which he characterized as being based on no definite consistent program, The chancellor retorted by saying he was forced to look to all sides for support because the Reichstag offered him no stable majority. Give him this and he would be able to develop a cansistent program, he said. The Vossiche Zeitung adds-that the chancellor expressed readiness and | willingness to carry through necessary internal reforms. Herr David, socialist, pictured a difficult internal situation in Germany. He declared the existing dualism be- tween the government and the people must cease, Thereafter the chancellor again briefly spoke before the committee without reaching any decisian, Afternoon papers yesterday general- 1y’ assumed that an agreement of all parties, except conservatives and ex- treme socialists, had been reached by a joint declaration to the Reichstag on peace terms \and internal reforms. This, it is said, would contain a re- iteration of the chancellor’s announce~ ment of August. 1914, that Germany’s purpose in the war was na conquest but defense and independence of ter- ritorial integrity, expressing a readi- ness to conclude peace on that basis with a pravision rejecting all designs| aiming at an economic boycott, and continnance of international hostility after the war. The declaration, according ta report, would also cover the formation of a| coalition ministry with- representatives of all parties and immediate reform of the Prussian franchise. The national l{berals, however, at a meeting in the evening, rejected the peace part-of the resolution and as the Center had made their attitude con- ditional on national liberal assent, the success of the movement is threat- ened. The radicals, on the other hand, declined to concur in that part of the resolution dealing with internal reforms if this were on candition as nationals wished, of Dr. Von Beth- mann Hollweg’s retirement. The whole matter, therefore, is in doubt agai One positive fact elicited by Herr Erzberger’s declaration is that he and other members of the main committee of the Reichstag did mnot in the course of attacks on the ad- miralty and government suggest the abandonment of the submarine cam- Ppaign. Franchise Reforms Promised. Copenhagen, July 11.—The social-~ ist organ Vorwaerts, coples of which have fust reached here, devotes black face type to positive reports in the Reichstag that the Prussian govern- ment decided to introduce a bill in the diet for universal suffrage this autumn without waiting for peace. The Vossisches Zeitung announces the Prussian minister of the intertor, Von Lobell, had an audience with the emperor Monday. Reports given un- der reserve are that Hern Von Lobell recommended to the emperor the quickest possible execution of in- ternal reforms and suggested as a preliminary to a parliamentary min- istry that all imperial secretaries of state and Prussian ministers submit their resignation in order to give the new chancellor a free hand in call- ing members of the Reichstag to the cabinet. Bernstorfl May Succeed -Zimmerman.,| Copenhagen, July 11.—Count Von Bernstorff, former German ambassa= dor at Washington, is mentioned in the lobby of the Reichstag as a can- didate to succeed Foreign Minister Zimmerman in case of his retirement. The name of Dr. W. 8. Solf, colonial secretary, Is also mentioned. Crown Coumcil Proceedings Secret. Amsterdam, July 11.—Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg declined yes- terday to make known to the Reich- stag main committee the proceedings in the session of the crown council on Monday, regarding which there 1s much speculation within and with- out Germany. The committee then declded to adjourn. These events are described in a semi-officlal statement issued yesterday -in Berlin. Resignations in Effect Tuesday. Copenhagen, July 10. (Delayed).— A despatch from Berlin to the Co- logne Gazette says the retirement of ;Z_ . (Continued on Ninth Page) 'ON BERLIN'S BUREAUCRACY AMERIGA FACTOR IN UPBUIEDING GREECE Entente Hopes for Co-opera- tions in Re-organizing Civil Life. Rome, July 11.—The Greek army is to be increased from three to ten di- visions; the recruiting and complete equipment of which are to be com- pleted within four months, according to plans outlined today by the Asso- ciated Press by Charles C. A. Jon- nart Entente high commissioner in Greece. He has reached Rome on his way to Paris where he will lay be- fore the representatives of the Entente powers at their forthcoming confer- ence the results of his work in Greece, which included the abdication of King Constantine, and important reforms which he expects to carry out under the new regime of Premier Venizelos. M. Jonnart gave an outline of the proposed constructive measures and the part which the United States would have in reconstruction of Greece on a strong basis. He said: “Now that the transition from the old regime is accomplished we shall proceed at once to-the important work of reconstruction. One of the first measures in that direction will be complete ‘reorganization of the Greek army so as to make it worthy of the country and a real factor in the sit- uation. It is proposed to increase the present strength of the army, amount- ing to three divisions, to ten divisions. M. Venizelos and our military advis- ers are confldent that this increase and the complete equipment of the army can be carried out. “Concerning recruiting, there can be no doubt. This will remain wholly with M. Venizelos and the Greeks. In the matter of munitions, heavy artil- lery and other supplies and equip- ment, the co-operation of France and ‘Great Britain will be required. Our military advisers who accompany me have exact details in regard to just what this equipment must be so as to make-the divisions thoroughly ef- fective and I am confident this branch of the reconstructive work will be car- ried out rapidly. The army is being reorganized on a most efficient basis. “After being torn by internal dis- cussion for the last two years, Greece finds her financial resources sadly de- pleted and she needs and expects friendly co-operation and assistance of those great powers' which wish to see the smaller nations placed on a firm and enduring foundation. Great Brit- @in and France may be depended on for the army:reorganization and in the same way we shall hope to have the powerful ‘assistance of the United States in realizing effective reorgan- jzation of the civil branch. America’s co-operation will be a most precious Afactor.” M. Jonnart next outlined (‘onsfl(.\‘- tional and parliamentary reforms which it is proposed toc carry out. The enterte commissioner spoke with satisfaction of the dramatic series of events which recently brought about so quickly, under his direction, abdication of Constantine, the succes- sion of Alexander, the retirement of the reactionary ministry, the sum- moning of ‘M. Venizelos as the head of the next ministry, and finally the sweeping Into exile of the dangerous elements which had provoked discord for two years. BOMB EXPLOSIONS STARTLE CHICAGO “Black Hand” Believed Responsible for Two, Labor Trouble for One—Pedestrian Killed. Chicago, July11.—Three bomb ex- plosions in widely separated sections of the south side early today caused the death of one man and tke fatal injury of another, damaged a score of buildings and drove dozens of families into the street. Two of the explosions are laid at the door of the “black hand,” the other to labor trouble, according to-the police. The bombs were exploded in buildings with stores on the first floor and apartments above. Syivia O'Connor end his brother James were passing the building at 1900 West 59th street when the ex- plosion occurred, and the former was killed and the latter fatally injured. COAL CARDS IN BERLIN. Copenhagen, July.11.—Coal cards have been introguced in Berlin in or- der to regulate the winter supply. Apartments with heating stoves will be limited to a quarter ton per room and a maximum of a ton and a half for more than five rooms. Steam heated houses will .be-limited tu half of last year’s supply. TO DISCUSS ALL WAR POINTS, Parls, July 11.—The forthcoming conterence of the Allled governments to be held here will consider not onl the question of the Balkans but every thing regarding the conduct of the war, according to Excelsior. The various governments have not vet des- ignated representatives. conductors b IN GILLIGAN TRIAL Two Witnesses Contradict Testi- mony of Undertaker’s Assistant STOMACH NOT PUNCTURED Handy Man at Funeral Director’s Es- tablishment Denies Going to Archer Home for Body With Shea, as Lat- ter Had Testificd. Hartford, July 11.—“The defense rests,” said Benedict Holden, senior counsel for Mrs. Amy E. Archer-Gil- ligan, when Judge Greene took the bench for resumption of the trial to- day. State's Attorney Alcorn began put- ting on evidence in rebuttal. Captain Robert T. Hurley of the state police explained that poison crystals found in an envelope at the Archer Home were put in a telegraph company's envelope and labelled by himself. He was asked if he had heard the testimony of Eugene J. Shea, the un- dertaker’s assistant, to the effect that in embalming the body of Franklin R. Andrews he had punctured vari- ous organs in the body including the stomach. “Did you see the stomach of An- drews?” asked Mr. Alcorn. “I did,” was the reply. “Whether or not it tured?” “It was not,” A bottle of shown, Hurley from a closet and left it with Dr. Wolff for analysis. This testimony was to rebut testi- mony of Charles Robinson that Mrs. Gilligan used this bottle and fluid in the killing of bugs. Mr. Holden re- marked that the liquid was a tonic. Captain Hurley said he did not claim it was a poison. The bottle was taken by Rowe Wheeler, state officer. Patrick Cavanaugh, a drugsist in Hartford, testified to seeing Frank P. Smith, the undertaker, at the Cavanaugh dinner tanle on Memorial Day, 1914. The Smith family were at the shore. Smith told him what he had been doing that forenoon. Thomas F. Smith saw undertaker in his rooms on May 31 and s Shea. The undertaker 'was embalming the body of Andrews and arguing with Shea, for not hav- ing done this the night before when the body came in. Witness on cross examination said he moved a body from the chapel of St. Mary’s Home the night before. was punc- said Hurley. brown liquid being said he had taken it Did Not Accompany James Hines, a handy man at the Smith undertaking rooms, said he answered night calls. He said he never went with Shea to the Home to get a body. as Shea had testified. . Dr. Wolfe was recalled to rebut the testimony of the experts for the de- fense. he detected the poison also told of taking a photograph of the stomach contents This testimony led to an objection by Mr. Holden and Mr. Alcorn said he was ready to take the jury to Dr. Wolff's studio in order that it might see Dr. Wolff make a photograph. Mr. Holden claimed that in the materials sub- mitted to the defense for an analysis there were no stomach contents, and he objected to the evidence. Judge Greene thought the evidence proper and remarked that it seemed a pity to take up the time to go into this phase. Mr. Alcorn withdrew Dr. Wolff al- though the latter protested he de- sired to make an explanation. Mr. Alcorn said he could not do it then. Dr. Victor C. Vaughan was put on to rebut the claim of the defence thal 28 grains of the poison could not possibly have been put in the stom- ach as it was impossible for a person to take that amount. Dr. Vaughan began to cite cases and authorities, even wherein 300 grains and an ounce had been taken. Mr. Holden ob- jected to this unless suicide cases were eliminted. Dr. Vaughan continued to evidence along ‘this line and Holden had an objection noted. In the trial today Mrs. Gilligan showed much animation. She took part in a conference of her lawyers and followed the questions closely. The case is expected to be in the hands of the jury tomorrow. The de- fense offered no rebuttal. States Attorney Alcorn then made his opening argument for the state. At its conclusion recess was taken until afternoon when Benedict Holden spoke for the defense. The closing argument for the state was to follow. Shea. crystals. give Mr. Adjournment, it was expected, would | be then taken up until tomorrow when Judge Greene will charge the jury and deliver the case to i TORONTO CARMEN STRIKE. Quit for Short Increase in Wages. Workers Day and ik, 1,600 -A strike involv- and Toronto, ing July more than notormen systear of the Toronto railway com- pany. Tne vie and radiul lines are in operation but they were not cqual to the handling of the rush hour crowds, and automobiles, vans, trucks and other vehicles choked the streets in the business district this morning. The strikers demand a shorter working dav and increased wages. at the Archer Home, | another | Archer | He illustrated to the jury how | He | n today on the trolley | {1 | sued a statement charging ON WHISKEY AGAIN Accepts Tentatively Provision Giving President Seizure Power OBJECTIONS T0 EXPENSE Overman and Smoot Protest Appro- priation of $150,000,000 to Carry Out Act Without Detailed State- ment of Expenses—$200,000 for Buildings. ‘Washington, July 11.—Administra- tion leaders in the senate, spurred on by Hervert C, Hoover’s-letter to Presi- dent Wilson declaring that further delay in enacting food legislation threatens serious losses to both farm- ers and consumers, today sought to hasten action by the agricultural com- mittee in perfecting the Gore sub- | stitute for the food control bill nder consideration in the senate. The com- mittee again today worked on the sub- stitute bill, while the senate continued debate on general * features of the measure. The senate will vote on the bill July 21 under an agreement reached only after the democratic leaders had con- sented to eliminite some of the bill's most drastic feacures, including the stringent prohibition provisions. The substitute is generally similar to the original bill except that power to con- trol other industries besides food and fuel has been stricken out. It pro- hibits the manufacturer of distilled liquors without providing for govern- ment purchase of stocks now held in bond, and gives the president power to decide in his discretion, whether prohibition shall extend to beer and wine. President Disappointed. Mr. Hoover's letter was issued from the White House last night without comment, but its publication at this time is believed to frrnish further proof of the president’s disappoint- ment over the delay in enacting food legislation. Neither tas there been any comment from the White House on the substitute bill. although it is believed that any measure embodying substantially the ideas incorporated the original food bill will be ac- ceptable to the president, if acted on speedily. After accepting tentatively the com- mittce amendment authorizing the president to commandeer whiskey held in bond, consideration of the ad- ministrative section of the food bill was taken up by the senate. Senators Overman and Smoot objected to ap- propriating $150,000,000 for carrying out the provisions of the act without some provision for a detailed state- ment of expenses. Senator Chamber- lain then introduced an amendment to require the president to flle an item- ized account annually. He also in- troduced an amendment appropriating 1 $200,000 for the evbction of tempor- ary buildings on grounds owned by the government to be used by the ad- ministrators of the food bill LUTHERAN CLERGY ACGCUSED Nebraska Council of Defense Charges Mihisters and Professors With Dis- loyalty and Aiding Germany. Lincoln, Nebraska., July 11—The Vebraska Council of Defense today is- ‘‘certain the University of “the conspicuous representatives of - the Lutheran church in the state” with ‘disloyal activity and passivity tended to give aid and comfort to Germany, as an enemy.” Plans have been made by the B. H. Hibbard company to complete the work on the Elihu Burritt Memorial at Franklin Square park. The ex- cavation has been finished and work has been started on the foundation and will be rushed to completion. professors of Nebraska” and REVISING ATRCRAFT BILL. Measure Calls for Inital Outlay $639,000,000. Washington, July 11.—Work of re- ion of the bill to aircraft program was begun today by the house military committee. Chair- man Dent hopes to report the meas- ure Saturday. During the hearing on the bill, completed vesterday, a number of army experts and others appeared to urge prompt action. The bill calls for an initial outlay of $369,000,000 for the purchase of thousands of air- planes and also provides for the men neéded to man them. of COMPLAINT AGAINST CURTIS CO. Washington, July 11.—Formal complaint against the Curtis Publish- ing Co. was issued today by the fed- eral trade commission charging un- tair business practices and stifiihg of competition by refusing to sell fts publication to dealers handling com- petitors’ publications. WEATHER. Hartford. July 11.— For dartford and vicinity: Con- iinued umsettled. probably showers ‘tonight and Thurs- day. e AT e provide a great | BRITISH LINE IN BELGIUM SMASHED BY GERMAN DRIV AIR RAID ON CONSTANTINOPLE ; CRUISER AND WAR OFFICE HIT London, July the damage is not given. BARRED FROM FACTORY Unknown Seeks Federal Of- ficials to Register Ac- cusation. Charges of local factories co-oper- atting to prevent discharged emploves from obtaining work in other New Britain concerns were made this morning in city hall by a young man who declined to give his name, but visited the municipal building in search of a local office of the Federa- tion Labor Bureau with whom he ex- pressed a determination to lodge a complaint. The visitor, ing and wore Fellows and Ma vest, fi visited sioners’ office and cler office, seeking directions to federal officials. The. young man said that he is a toolmaker by trade and came here lately from Norwich and secured employment at the New Britain Machine company. He claimed that after had worked there two weeks because he was who was neat emblems of sonic orde: the water commis- then the city Sppedks the Oad on his he he “too slow at his work.” He then charged that he went to the Landers, Frary & Clark factory and was promised work, but on returning this morning was ad- to do. The man alleges coercion on the part of the- factory ‘officials and told Clerk P. L Egan that he intends to take the matter to the federal authorities, and urge them to investi- gate conditions here. BATH TRON WORKS SOLD. New Owners Have Contracts - $10,000,000 in Destroyers, Bath, Me., July 11.—Th¢ Bath Iron Works, a shipbuilding plant, was sold today by the estate of John S. Hyde, principal owner and for many vears president of the company to a syndi- cate of bankers who will develop the property in an effort to help meet the growing demand for tonnage. The purchase price was not made public. Former Governor Cobb, chairman of the Maine shipbuilding committee, was elected president of the new corporation which has con- tracts for the construction of tor- pedo destroyers to cost more than $10,000,000. NEW YORK T0 CONTROL F00D Assembly Called in Extra Session For for July 31 to Enact Necessary Legis- lature. Albany, N. ¥, July 11.—A procla- mation summoning the legislature in extra session on July 31 to enact food control legislation for the state was issued today by Governor Whitman. EDITOR HARDEN DRAFTED enhagen, July 11.—Die Zukunft, M ilian Harden's paper now has been suppressed for the .remainder of the war according to the Berlin Tageblatt. Herr Harden has been mobilized under authority of the civil service law and will be emiployed as a military clerk. The government this act\on. FRENCH AIRMAN IN HOLLAND. Paris, July 1l1.—Sergeant Major Antonine Palllard, one of the French aviators who . participated in the bombardment last Friday of the Krupp factory at Essen, Germany and who falled to return, has, It is now learned, landed safely Hol- land. n SWEDEN PROTESTS LOSSES, Stockholm, July 11.—The govern- ment has instructed the Swedish min- ister at Berlin o0 protest against the torpedoing of Swedish fishing bvoats | by German submarines. 11.—An air raid on the enemy fleet off Constantinople was announced in a state- ment of the British war office today. dropped on the Turkish cruiser Zultan Selim, for- merly the German cruiser Goeben. The war office at Constantinople also was at- tacked and a direct hiv was obtained by the British, who returned without casualties. was discharged | vised that they had nothing for him ! some time ago had planned to take i Bombs were The extent of ORTHERN IDAHO IN FEAR O I. W. W, 2,000 TROOPS NEEDED COMPLAINS OF BEING |Former Governor Roding Say Reign of Terror Exists—U. S. May Not Secure War Lumber. Boise, Idaho, July 11.—That reign of terror exists today in north- ern Idaho and that 2,000 troops are needed to curb the activities of the Industrial Workers of the World the report made to Secretary Baker by the State Council of Defense, ac- cording to former Governor Roding, member of the council. “Industrial Workers of the are spreading all over the a is World state,” said the governor, “and it is time for all section of Idaho to form citizen bodies for the protection of lives and property. Two thousand troops are needed today in northern ldaho to cope with the gigantic fight being put up by the L. W. W. vent the United States from carry on its war program.” I. W. W. Deported From Town.' Kingman, Ariz., July 11.—Sixty odd men reported from Jerome yesterday the as Industrial Workers active in strike there arrived here today from Needles, where armed citizens had met the car in whick they were held prisoners and caused its return to Arizona on the next east bound train. Some of the men said they had been victims of unfortunate circumstances in thge clash between their organiza- tions and union miners and operators. Several declared they had been forced to leave claims they were work- ing near Jerome and join picket lines in the strike called Friday. FIFTH WARD RANKS HIGH IN RECRUITING Has Enlisted More Men Than Other Wards, Mayor Quigley the Is Informed. ‘While there are as yet no official reports from Washington as to what New Britain’s draft quota will be, Mayor Quigley, in a statement this merning, said he hardly thought the city would be called upon for more than 500, or 350 at the most. In this connection the mayor said that in the number of army enlistments the Fifth Ward has outstripped every other ward in the cit Records from Fort Slocumb, received by the mayor this morning, showed recent New Britain army enlistments to be as follows: First ward, one; second ward, three; third ward, none; fourth,ward, none fifth ward, twenty; and sixth ward, five. Mayor Quigley stated -that his in- formation regarding the working of the draft is that the state will be di- vided into districts. In this event New Britain will be divided into two districts, one comprising the second, fourth and sixth wards, and the other made up of the first, third and fifth wards. The draft quota will also be according to districts. Thus, the may- or says it has been explained to him, if New Britain’s quota should be 300 men this number will be again divided proportionately between the two dis- triets. If ultimate figures should show that the second distriet had to pro- vide 100 men, while the first had to provide 200 men, the men who have already eulisted would be credited to each district. Under these conditions it would appear that with twenty en listments fromi the fifth ward and cune from the first, the rrst district would have to draft only 179 men, while the second district would have to provide ninety-two men. These figures are only for the pur- pose of illustration, it should be un- derstood, and the mayor also states that his views on ihe draft are anlyv {he ones that have been given him by the state council of defense. their to pre- getting two billion feet of lumber needed to Teutons Tear Throu For 600 Yards Front of Nearly a Mi London Adm: ¢ | LONG BOMBARDME USHERS IN ATTA Crown Prince Unable to Dent Fi Front in ‘\'03’1'(‘5 Sector D Night Attack—Petrograd Con Capture of Halicz, Key to Lem and Says Pursuit of Enemy tinues. GUNS OFF BELGIAN CO; AFFECT LONDON AS QUAK London, July 11.—One of t heaviest big gun duels of {li war raged yesterday on the B gian coast. Sounds of theé di tant fight were heard in Londs from 6 o'clock in the morni until nearly midnight, ai again today beginning at daw In London suburbs tremors lil a slight earthquake could felt. Just as the Russians in the have torn a big gap in the Al German lines in Galicia, cap Halicz and pressed on toward berg, the Germans on thé we front have started a menacing O sive on the Belgian coast. This ment, while it may turn out to nothing but a local effort or s thing with which the British can] after the shock of the first thrus been met, nevertheless- indicates possibility of a determined attem bend back the British flank ol Belgian coast and reach the F: city of Dunkirk, about 17 miles| tant, The Germans succeeded in initial push by levelling the def through an intemse bombardme! 24 hours and then advanced ove devastated ground. . The . bi across tthe Yser were destroyes the heavy fire and the sending re-inforcements was found imp ble. Thus a penetration of 600 on a front of 1,400 yards was el ed, the Germans pushing as fa the east bank of Yser near the N sea. i The attack extended further s opposite Lombaertzydte, but her: ter having temporarily driven i British advanced line, the Ge: were counter attacked and fd back to their original positions, There have been no serious af] by the Germans to break throy British front in Belgium singe | early months of the war. Reports from London today cate that the battle in Belgiunf still in progress. In the sensational campaign the revplutionary army of Russ] waging in Galicia the capture Halicz important though it is, is an incidental feature. It leave road to Lemberg open to them seems likely to result in the fi the Galician capital at no df time, On the French front an attac made by the Germans in the W district, near Flirey. They ejected from a portion of the t! in which they temporarily gaing footing. London, July 11.—The enemy trated British positions in Belgi a front of 1,400 yards to a dept 600 vards, says a statement issu the British war office today. In their advance the Geryg reached the right bank of the near the sea. The attack follow] 24 hour bombardment in which] defenses in the dunes sector ne coast were leveled. The sector isolated hy destruction of by across the Yser. The announcement follows: After a very intense bomb; | ment lasting 24 hours, the engj made a determined attack on position on the Nieuport frg vesterday at 7:45 p. m. Owing the concentrated and heavy ture of the enemy’s artillery fi the defense in the dunes sect near the coast were leveled aj this sector was isolated by 4 destruction of bridges across river Yser. The enem in penetrating our pos on a front of 1,400 yar depth of 600 yards thus reachi the right the river near the sea Furtiier south, ¢pposite Lo baertzyde, after galniug Lempor ome of our advanced DO , the enemy was driven ba own lines by a counter bunk of 'mans Take 1,250 Prisone Berlin, July 11. Via London.— than 1.230 prisoners have been | (Continued on Ninth Page)