New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 9, 1917, Page 13

“ patrol vessel SHELLS ITALIAN SUB BY MISTAKE Regrets Are Cabled by Secretary | Daniels, But Two Men Are Dead Washington, Oct. 9.—One of those | | unfortunate incidents that sometimes | occur through cases of |identity in naval welfare mistaken was night when it issued a brief bulletin |to the effect that an American war | vessel had fired upon an Italian sub- marine, killing one Italian officer and lan Itallan enlisted sailar, { When, where, and full details as to how happened were not disclosed | by the Navy department, but the fact that American destroyers are known |to have been sent to the Mediterran- iean to co-operate with the Italian and |other Bentente vessels engaged in the quest for the German submarine, and | {the understanding that Italian sub- marines have not been operating out- Iside the Mediterranean inspired the [belief here that the incident took |place somewhere in that sea, or per- | thaps in the Adriatic. The fact that an officer and an en- \listed man were killed indicates that |the American gunners landed a shot lin the submarine’s conning tower, the victims being the officer at the peris- lcope and the bluejacket at the wheel. | Secretary Daniels has sent to the Italian minister of marine a telcgram | expressing the sincercst regret that /the submarine, belonging to the navy |of & nation with which this Govern- jment is on terms of closest friend- 'ship, should have been the victim of such a case of mistaken identity. The explained cause of the affair is | that the submarine failed to answer the established retognition signals, tand was therefore mistaken for a Ger- man submarine until its identity was established. It is not believed that the incident, Wwhich was wholly a mistake, due to the vigllance of the American U-boat chaser and the failure of the submar- ine to answer, will in any way impair the friendliest of relations that have been established between this country and the Italian Government ever since the visit of the Prince of Udine, and the Italian war mission to this coun- try. » Here is the text of the officlal an- | nouncement issued by Secretary Daniels last night: The Navy department has been iz formed by Vice Admiral Sims that ~ . an- | inounced by the Navy department last | cently an American patral ve. A, while on patrol duty at night, encoun- | tered an Italian submarine, and that when the latter failed to answer the | established recognition signals, the ! opened fire, which re- | sulted in the killing of one‘dfficer and | one enlisted man before thd’identity | of the submarine was established. | Vice Admiral Sims is thoroughly in- | vestigating the unfortunate occur- ! rence, and reports will be forwarded later to the department. | The secretary of the navy, upon re- | <celpt of the first news, dispatched the | following message to the Italian min- | ister of marine: g “I have learned with deepest regret | of the unfortunate occurrence—— -— | which resulted in an American patrol vessel firing, through a misunder- standing, upon an Italian sibmarine, causing the death of one officer and one enlisted man on the latter. As our patrol vessels are in European waters primarily for the purpose of | ) co-operating with the Italian and other allled vessels in our common | cause, the unfortunate encounter is all the more regrettable. Due to the | recent unusual activity of enemy! submarines in this region, which has resulted in the loss of several vessels the patrol has been strictly maintained and the unfortunate fact that the patrol vessel did not obtain the re- | cognition signals resuited in her open- | iftg fire. Please accent on behalf of | myself and the American navy sincere ! and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of | life which has resulted. “JOSEPHUS DANIELS.” Incidents of this sort, while not of ! frequent occurrence, happen in all big wars, and considering the remarkable | gharacter of warfare that has to be | waged against the submarine, and tho | fact that German and Austrian sub- | marines are understood to have flown | false colors at times, it is considered remarkable that the Entente nations; have not lost more of their submarines through their identity being mistaken Py destroyers. T0 PREVENT FIRES Firc Prevention Day Designated By Governor Holcomb Who Says Blazes Photo C. 1917 by Western Newspaper Union. First Games World Series, Chicago White Sox and New York Giants, in Chicago, Oct. 6, 1917. O‘Loughlin and Rigler. Cicotte (White Sox) pitching the first ball to Burns. On Top—Managers Rowland and McGraw and Umpires Klem, Evaus, THE FAIR JEANETTE PASTING POSTERS Lady From Montana Doing Her Bit for Woman Sufirage New York, Oct. 9.—Representative Jeanette Rankin came to New York , terday and spent a long and ardu- | ous morning pasting little white slips on big heaver boards at suffrage par- ade headquarters, 17 East Fifty-ninth street. signatures of the million New York women who have expressed their de- sire for the vote, and the boards will be carried in the parade. “A Congresswoman pasting things?” objected one of the other workers in The little white slips were the ! a tone of mingled awe and disapprov- al. “Oh, my dear, Id just as soon paste for suffrage as talk for suffrage or legislate for suffrage, if it only helps”, came the answer as her hand dipped into the paste bucket. “Seems like old campaign she commented happily. days, “‘Only—it does seem so strange to be workipg | for the vote. 1 can't feel of it back again. hind what we re: in New York State. Miss Rankin hacl couragement for the ever. “What do yvou think the New York women ought to do if they lose?” she was asked. ‘“They won’t lose,” she answered, with her bright smile. *‘And their victory is going to win the battle fc suffrage in the whole United State “How about the Federal amehd- ment?” asked eome one. “It’s bound to go through next ses- gion. There never was such senti- ment for suffrage in Congress. Pick- uite get all the It's so far bhe- ought to be doing nothi suffy hut eq how- ets? They haven't hurt the cause a bit in Washington. I hear that New Yorkers are resenting their activi- | ties, but Congress isn’t paying any at- {tention to them, and no real suffra- gist has had his attitude changed in the least.” When the photographers came Miss Rankin’s face fell a little. “It's one of my crosses, you know, {that I have to pose in public for pic- | tures. I don’t like it a bit."” She posed patiently, however, until ! one ambitious young man bade her look at him and smile. Then tho stuff of which women pioneers are made of {asserted itself. { “I look much worse when I smile |in a picture than when I'm solemn,” | she informed him, and though the ‘photogmphcr begged, Insisted and commanded, she retained her dignified pose. The “lady from Montana” left last night for Washington, and will prob- ably not return to New York until October 30, when she will address a suffrage mass meeting at Cooper Union. "TWO PLAYERS WHO HAVE BEFN FUNDAMENTALLY IMPORTANT IN SUCCESS OF GIANTS DURING SEASON BIG OFFENSIVE BY AMERICANS | | | Everything Ready at Washington for Quick Action in Europe | Washington, D. C., Oct. 9.—Ger- many is about to feel the first telling blows of America at war. Military and naval activities on the broadest scale are under considera- tion. With the congress session end- ed, President Wilson is ready to give his solo attention to effective steps to bring Germany to terms. Up to this time—six months after the decleration of war—Mr. Wilson and his associates in the cabinct have been devoting much of their time to getting what they wanted from con- gress to enable them to make the participation of the United States in the conflict most effective. Now, since they have obtained the powers they desire, they are ready for the mili- tary program. | Detailed recommendations of what should be undertaken by the Amerl- can military forces, in co-operation with the other Allies, ;have been placed before the president through Mr. Daniels, secretary of the navy. and Mr. Baker, secretary of war. They | represent the best tactics worked out by the most skilled officers after per- nal observation on the battlefronts | France and England. Details Yet to Be Approved. 5 In general the schemes have re- ceived the approval of the president and it was to accomplish them that | many of the bills were asked of con- | gress. The details, however, are yet | to be approved by the commander in | chief of the army and navy to put | them into operation. So he can give the program the most careful study Mr. Wilson will re- main in Washington while congress is not in session, foregoing his cus- tomary rule of passing a few weeks | in the mountains or at the seashore ! as an annual vacation. It is possible that some time during the autumn he will go for a trip or two aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower, where he will be alone to work and rest, but he does not intend to ac- cept any of the numerous invitations recefved from cities all over the coun- try to make speeches. ‘While congress was in session Mr. ‘Wilson, of necessity, was unable to give his undivided time to the work- ing out of the war program. He had to have conferences with congres- stonal leaders on a wide variety of questions, directly and indirectly re- lated to the war, but entirely away from military operations. Now, how- ever, he feels that he has sufficient authority to begin the prosecution of the conflict with telling blows. U-Boat Campaign Most Important. Mr. Wilson is understood to realize that the most important thing which should be done at this time is to climinate the submarine menace. Since early in the summer American naval vessels have been on patrol duty in European waters, chasing submarines and protecting merchant and passenger vessels carrying war supplies and men to the front. The president feels that they have been of great help in diminishing this submarine campaign, but he knowt that there is still much to do to wipe them out altogether. In this connection it would not sur- prise close observers in Washington if a gigantic offensive campaign would be begun very soon against the sub- marines and that the activities of the German craft would continue to di- minish rapidly within the next few months. The Allies have a slight ad- vantage in launching such a cam- paign at this time, owing to the fact that the submarines in winter are not so efficlent as in summer. Just what recommendations have been made for the activities of the armies is not revealed, but it is known that General Pershing, in command of the troops in France, has submit- ted a definite scheme of co-operation with the French and British armies. The arrangements, which have been worked out from personal observa- tion and after conferences with mili- tary commanders in the field, are to be acted upon soon, so that all will be ready when. the time comes for the actual getting into the fray. EVENTS TONIGHT Superior plays, Lyceum theater. photo High class photo plays, Fox's and conferences with allied officers in | § SERVING - TABLES Triple Shelf — Sheraton—Was $30.00 Colonial—Was $35.00 §9() Q) Double Shelf — NOW Double Shelf—Sheraton—was $30.00 NOW .... Straight Front—Sheraton—was $25.00 Carved Front — NOW | SOLID MAHOGANY $15.00 $15.00 $12.50 Colonial—wzs 53000 &1 5 () SAMPLES IN NORTH WINDOW These Tables, first class in every way, are Special Bargains. A FEW DRESSERS— IN MAHOGANY — AT WHOLESALE — LEFT FROM OUR LAST SALE. | B. C. PORTER SONS. PREMATURE PEAGE NOTHING BUT MYTH Wilson Sees End of War Only When Enemy Is Beaten ‘Washington Oct. 9.—Agitation for a premature peace was characterized as seditious, and those who attacked the allles of America in the present crisls were declared to be enemles of their country by members of the new- ly organized League for National Uni- ty, who were recelved at the ,White House yesterday afternoon by, Presi- dent Wilson. The President gave his indorsement to the purposes of the league in an ad- dress emphasizing the need of team play by the forces of American thought and opinion. He expressed the belief that American public opin- ion, although understanding the war’s causes and principles, needed guid- ance to remember that the war stiould end only when Germany was beaten and Germany’s rule of autocracy and might superseded by the Iideals of democracy. This s the issue which the Ameri- can people should always keep in mind, the President said, in order to avoid being misled into byways of thought and the resultant scattering of the force of public opinion. Talk of early peace before Germany is de- feated is one of the evidences of mis- directed thought, he suggested and should not cloud the vision of those who understand that the United States is fighting now for the same ideals of democracy and freedom that have always actuated the nation. The President gave warning that it should not be forgotten that German success would mean not only preven- tion of the spread of democracy, but possibly the suppression of that al- ready existing: Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore, sen- for prelate of the Roman Catholic man of the Democratic National Coms| mittee. It is understood that the ma-! chinery of the Speakers' Bureaus o these great organizations may be used !in a nation-wide movement to unita| the country behind the Government | and spread before the people the many acts by Germany which btou‘h’ about| the war. The announced purpose of the or- ganizatibn to ‘“create a medium ! through whieh the loyal Americans of jall classes, sections, creeds, and par- tles can give expression to the fun- damental purpose of the United States to carry on to a successful con. clusion this new war for the inde pendence of America and for the pres ervation of democratic institutions and the vindication of the basic prin- ciples of humanit; MERCHANT HIT WITH STONE. In trying to assist in the arrest of a gang of boys who were throwing stones at an advertising sign owned by him David 8. Segal, owner of & Clothing store on Main street, was struck in the head by a stone thrown by one of the miscreants yesterday afternoon. The sign mounted on a wagon has been cruising through the streets for the past several weeks and . yesterday some of the boys used if | for target practise and broke it. Segal complained to the police. The per- formance was repeated in the after- noon. On this occasion Segal wag present. He caught one of the boy1 and rushed him to a police officer, but not until one of the stones had lodged against his head. Every time that the slgn is damaged he claims that it costs him $50 to have it re- paired. Officers Charles McCarthy took the lad that Segal had caught to police headquarters where he gava his name as Edward Ondrick of Hart- ford Avenue. church in the United States and Frank Mason North of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in Ameri- ca, are Honorary Chairmen of the or- ganization, and its list of officers in- cludes men of prominence in organ- ized labor, industry, and finance. Car- dinal Gibbons was not present, but the league has received a letter from him subscribing to its principles, which soon will be published. The league will haye headquarters in New York, and will organize at once for service. On its Executive Com- mittee are Willlam R. Wilcox, Chair- man of the Republican National Com- mittee, and Vance McCormick, Chair- At This Time Are Worse Than Be- theater. Vaudeville and moving pictures, 7 : o : : ' : : : Keeney’s theater. New Haven, Oct. 9.—The necessity | Ty : 1 B e : SEp : o » W. L. Morgan lodge, K. of P., meets conserving the resources of the state : e in the present national emergency was emphasized by observance of today throughout the state as fire prevention dwy. In his proclamation designating Qot. 9 for this observance Governor Holcomb pointed out that the oppor- tunity for destruction by fire in the present national crisls was greater than ever before, that fire at a time “like this is a public misfortune, de- gtroying foodstufts, and limiting pro- duction through destruction of fac- torles, and by it thereof become a gublic duty to utllize every means to oconserve the resources of the state by fire prevention. —_—— That badly spotted or etlnined coat, skirt, gown, etc., can be mado to look spotlessly clean and almost equal to new by our exceptionally thorough proeess of Eintracht lodge, O. D. H. S, meets at 187 Arch street. Court Columba, D. of C, meets in Electric hall. 17?c§afilfl;?;§efamem club meets at Dny\’ CLEANING Our process removes the stains or spots—it is the work of skilled experts using the very finest of modern equip- ment. The most delicate fab- rics can be entrusted to our skilled and careful hands. Valiant Hive, L. O. T. M., meets at 277 Main street. Sale on Used Cars—71ouring, Roadsters and Truck, See us before you buy. HONEYMAN’S AUTO CO. 189 MAIN STREET TE! Canton Faster, P. M., meets in Jr. 0. U. A. M. hall. New Britain Camp, M. W. A., meets at 34 Church street UNEXPECTED PROGRESS. ¢ Marshfield, Mo., Oct. 9.—Such un- Moderate charges. Pol Per- downs. Sometimes he is very good expected progress marked selection of “.the thirty men of the panel flfrom which the jury to hear the evidence ¢ the trial ot Claud J. Piersol, .¢harged with kidnapping Baby Llovd Keet, is to be chosen that it was ex- pected presentation of testimony by the state would begin this afternoon. 3. Holland Keet, the infant’s father, will be the prosecution’s first witness, at-wes indloateds | . .. L / Benny Kauff (right) and ritt (left) have been fundamentally important in the success of the Giants, | their excellent work having kept the | Giants on top throughout the season. Both Kanff Perritt are seasoned i undoubted!y showing in the make an excellent world series. There is not a player in either league who likes his base smacks bet- ter than Benny, and there is not a man who is trying harder than he for the success of his team. Benny has v successful with the ash this scason, and will finish high up among > league leaders. Besides being a ry batter, Benny is a remarkable and has saved many gam with wondrful throws and catch Pol Perritt has had many ups and and other times very bad. He started the season rather off color, but Mc- Graw gradually worked him into ex cellent form, and he is winning regu- larly now. He.is at present McGraw’'s ¢mier rizht hander. Perritt’s chances of delivering in the world series are mighty good, for he 4 icady pitcher, and as cool as an icicle in the tightest of pinches. ,INJURED AT LAUNDRY. Yesterday afternoon at the Union Laundry Corp. on Arch street Nich- olas Mango of 18 Arch street re- ceived a compound dislacation of his elbow. He was attempting to stop a fast revolving machine and slipped, regaining his balance immediately, but not until his arm had been caught ! in the machinery. He was taken to 5the hospital for treatment. MULIIGRAPH LETTERS Fac-cimile of Typewriting done/ n 1, 2 and 3 cclors with signatureal Letter Heads Printed. THE HARTFORD TYPEWRITER EXCHANGE, INC. Harttord. Coun 26 blaie Slrwe Call No. 904. Union Laundry Corp,, 266 ARCH ST.