New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 15, 1917, Page 1

HERALD “ADS" } BETTER BUSINg ‘ NEW BRITAIN - CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1917. —TWELVE PAGES. 'ENGINEERS HURT [MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION FOR RED CROSS DRIVE ESTABLISHI [DRAFT DODGERS HIDING | AMERIGAN ENGIN HERE, POLICE BELIEVE, |45 BEEN ARRES b, e , v . o £ C A A e, | o e Detective ]‘3urea‘u on Trail of Men o onscnp?lon. g 'But Bolsteviki Are Tol ‘Who Failed to Register and Who Came to This City for | 7 A Employment—Sergeant Richardson Expects to Take Him 6o b’ Am Drastic Aclion Seon. [MAY HAVE BEEN m ken the matter up with the exemp-, EMPEROR ‘WILLIAM i TO/SUE FOR PEACE —o— London, Dec: 15.—Emperor William in his Christmas mes- sage proposes to make a final peace offer to his enemies, “on whom, in case of rejection, will 'fall the responsibility for blood- shed in 1918, according to an unofficial telegram forwarded to Geneva by the Exchange Telegraph company today. . BY BURSTING SHELL ** Americans Behinfiritigh Lines| & Are Victims of German Attack 3 e -4 GEN. PERSHING HAS VISITORS 2 4 Dec. 15, 1917. To the Citizens of New Britain: I heartily indorse the campaign for increasing the ‘membersmp of the Red-Cross in New Britain. This patriotic ;band of largely volunteer workers is devofed to practical service to suffering humanity. Their doctors and nurses are on the field of hattle thousands strong, their hospitals are being made ready, they are boldly attacking the terrible suffering among our allies, : 2 i Representatives of ‘the Food Admin- | istration Will Eat and Sleep With Qur Troops Over the Sea—Story of German Officers ‘Surrendering. ‘With the American Army in France, Dec. 15, (By the Assoclated Press)— A bursting shell has wounded two . American railway engineers working behind the British front, according to reports recel . It struck in a pile of picks, shovels, and other Six representatives of | the United | W tools. States food administration arrived at . the American army zone for a day's g visit with the troops. They were en- i 7 tertained at luncheon by Gen. Persh- . ¥ ng, inspected headquarters, and then P left for a billet town, The party will be taken all over the zone, wijl eat, sleep and talk with the soldiers, and acquire first hand infor- ‘& mation which will be used in a series of lectures in the United States to as- sist in the food c¢onservation cam- paign. They will also gather infor- . ™ matiop concerning food conditions in the armmy and in France. Germans Surrender. A story of how German officers are surrendering is told by an American officer just returned from the British front where he had been undergoing " instruction. + One night recently & German offi- ¥ cer erawled across No Man’s Land to % the British wire, raised his hands and B ‘%&mude." British soldiers covered him with rifles. whereupon the German said: ‘work. v Department audits its accounts. ing for you. member should join now. Mayor George A. Quigley put his of- ficlal O. K. today on the Red Cross Christmas, when he issued a procla- mation endorsing the campaign. Carefully made ' preparations are now complete for the big drive for 22,000 members, and it remains for every one to do his bit in order to “Excuse me {f\§ lower my hands, I've got a age here.” % {The su sod’ Br! “"m::dam;: request erenan dropped in . the mn‘c?r ‘1o his hand '5"::. had a pa of laundry. He'said he had decided to surrender weak. before -but had wall ntil hig laundry came o5 i 3 e S b Adopts Resolu o jon, Dec. 15.—Ri w' x the that a grave crisis is approaching in many of the working class districts * were adopted today by the Workers' Nutional committee. which includes Tepresentatives of most of the large trad eunions. % GIRL SUES BROKER’ FOR SPINAL INJURY ‘Saral Heath Scoks $20,000) As Result 3 of Being ,lhm Down by Auto. Deputy Sherift M. D, Stackwell went to Pristol today and attached the handsome residence of Charles H. . Terry, a.stock broker, as, well as at- } taching money in the bank, in a suit . for $25,000 brought againgt Terry by Miss Sarah Heath of Mitchell street, Bristol. The action is to) recover for bodily injuries, suffered by the plain- tiff because, she alleges, of the negli- ::;:-flonl eall- ‘governmént to eystem of rationing and g put it over. General Manager C. H. Barnes has drawn up a splendid pro- gram for the- Red Cross Christmas celebration, which will culminate Christmas eve with a joint program with the public Christmas tree com- mitte¢ in charge. It is planned on that night to have a parade from the Red Cross headquarters up Main street as far as St. Mary’s church and back to the Christmas tree on Central Park, where exercises will be carried out. The young women Red Cross nurses, who preside at the booth during the week will be among those who will take part in the pa- rade. On the Army and Navy days OUESTIONNAIRES ARE - BEING MAILED TODA Huge Task of the Govern- Power Has Begun. Washington, Dcc. 15.—The War department’s huge task of classifying the'nation’s man power for army serv- ice actually began today with the mailing of the first five per. cent. of the questionnaires.” At the.same time recruiting _faeilities throughout the country, already overtaxed with re- cent enlistments, threatened to give way before the rush of draft regis- trants eager to avail themselves of the last chance to volunteer. The mailing of questionnaires will be completed speedily by the War de- partment, ahd within 60 days, more than 9,000,000 registrants will be di- vided into five classes as regards their liability for military service. In a statement issued today, Provost Mar- shal General Crowder said: “The plans have been made, the machine has been built, and, with the loyal co-operation of the local boards, so amply demonstrated by their past accomplishments, the millions of reg- istrants will, within the space of 60 days, stand marshalled for-their place in the world’s war, each in the class gence of Terry while he was driving his auto in Bristol on November 13. Attorney Joseph G. Wox of this eity is counsel for the plaintiff. Miss Heath, who As 21 years old, was walking with Peter Clayton of the Prospect House in[East Bristol on i the night of the agcident when they were knocked down by Terry's auto- mobile. The girl clatms to have re- ceived permanen| injuries to her spine. She alleges that Terry oper- ated his car in & reckless manner and paid no heed tb a danger sign at a " curve around (which he’ drove his machine just fbefore striking . Miss Heath and hey companion. After the accident Miss [Heath and Clayton were taken to a ospital. Miss Heath claims damt s of $20,000. ~ (OL. PRESTON T0 SPEAK i ‘Who Knows What Real s to Talk lquled Cross To- Liberty Chorus Will Sing. Johnston Preston, who has with the British my:;gce the reak of the war, ITess a oub‘:fic mass meeting at the Center church this evening. This meeting is to be a Red Cross rally and there will be no admission fee, no collection and no subscriptions. The New Britain Iiberty chorus of 300 voices will sing. PRESENTS EVIDENCE. Boston, Dec. 15.—Presentation of evidence on the petition of the New England ‘railroads for freight and pasgenger class fdncreased rates was concluded todny,” The afiernoon was taken up by arguments by shippers. The testimony wilf be submitted to the commission at Washington for deci- ston. \WWOMAN SUFIRAGE. inglon, Dee. 15, —The house . held a jong parliamentary wrangle > %'W{fl!\“ uffraze constitution- t‘,{a- shament todnd, Winding up by & failure 10 agree on the tinic for a vote. Wa to which his economic worth entitles him. g “The completion of the classifica- tion will practically complete the great work of the local and district boards. Thereafter they! will act each in their respective areas, as the government’s agents for any new reg- istration which may occur and will consider changes of status or trans- fers of jurisdiction when such may arise.” EXTRA POI:IC!?. Secret Service Men ‘Also Guarding Court Room in Chicago. Chicago, Dec. 15.—Extra detach- ments of police and secret service men guarded the courtroom today when 106 members of the I. 'W. W. were arraigned before Federal Judge Landis charged with conspiracy against the government. The defend- ants including Elizabeth Gurley Flynn of New York and Willlam Haywood, secretary-treasurer of the organiza- tion were indicted by a federal grand jury last September. Sixty others indicted still are at liberty. MEN QUIT WORK. Thousands Have Nothing to Do Be- cause of Coal Shortage. Columbus, O., Dec. 15.—Thousands of Ohio men were out of employment today because of coal shortage in this state, and fndications were that others wauld be laid off tonight and tomor- row unless the state can obtain an immediate supply of coal. Schools and churches throughout | the statec have been forced to close. Tn a telegram declaring that Cleve- Jand schools, hospitals and other util- ities will have to close unless they obtain coal immediately, Governor Cox today pleaded to federal author- jties for a priority order which would permit quick:coal shipments ta Cleve: llund from eastexrn Ohio. No sum of money 1§ too great to put into their hands for such Congress authorizés it—President Wilson heads it—the War It is working for your Army—your Navy—your Allies. Every man, woman and child in New Britain who is not a Pershing in France approves it. It is work- GEO. A. QUIGLEY, Mayor of New Britain. CONGRESSMAN HAS A NARROW ESCAPE Machine in Which He Is Riding | Topples Over High Embankment it is proposed to publish an honor roll of the enligted men. | The complete program is announced | by Manager Barnes as follows: i Saturday, Dec. 15—Ited Cross rally. | Mayor's proclamation. Sunday, Dec. 16.—Red Cross Sun- y. Monday, Dec. 17—Opening day. Un- furling Red Cross flag. Ward 1.can- vass. Tuesday, Dec. 18—School day. Ward 2 canvass. | ! ‘Wednesday, Dec. 19—Women's ser- | vice day. Ward 3 canvass and open- ing of booths. Thursday, ~Dec. Ward 4 canvass. Friday, Dec. 21—Navy day. 5 canvass. Saturday, Dec. 22.—Home day. Ward 6 canvass/ Monday, Dec. 24—Christmas eve celebration. Illumination ‘' of Red Cross flag; chimes; parade; Christ- mas tree; announcing results. - FOX SIGNS' BUNNY Local Screcn Star Engaged for Lead- " ing Role in June Caprice Pro- duction. George E. Bunny, of 31 Trinity street, a former well-known star in the theatrical world, and later iden- tifled with the moving. picture -husi- ness, has closed a deal with .the Willlam Fox Film corporation to ap- pear in one of the biggest productions the company has made in several seasons. Mr. Bunny, who is well known for his comic proclivitics, will | 20—Army day. | Ward service GEORGE E. BUNNY. - support June Caprice, who is a favor- jte in every city where her produc- tions are exhibited. He will play op- posite to Miss Caprice. 7 To the patrons of the American stage, the name of George E. Bunny is still fresh in their memory. Dur- ing the many years that he plaved from Maine to California, he occupied a warm spot in the hearts of the pub- lic. Retiring from the stage, Mr. Bunny set up in business here and later he was employed as a salesman for a New York house. When the BEastern Film company ventured into moving picture production, Mr. Bunny was secured as the headliner. Unfor- tunately, the concern met with re- verses which caused the promoters to go out of business. Since that time Mr. Bunny has worked for' several of the big producers. Mr. Bunny is a brother of the late John Bunny, the actor who made mil- lions laugh. He will leave Monday to | commence his new duties with the Fox Film corporation. $100,000 GIVEEN, This Sum Donated For the Relief of | Suffering in Halifax. Halifax, N. S., Dec. 15.—The direct- ors of the Bank of the Nova Scotia announced today $100,000 had beepn ! voted toward the Halifax relief fund. A committee has been formed to aid persons blinded by the explosion. | Proportion of the blind on the west- | | ern front is estimated at one ‘in 10,- | were concentrated on one IS BUT SLIGHTLY INJURED Representative Tinkham of Massachu- setts, Who Fired the First Amer- ican Shot Against Austria, is Ate tended by Army Surgeons, But Ma« chine is Wrecked. Italian Headquarters in Northern Italy, Dec. 15 (By the Associated Press).—An army automobile in Wwhich Congressman Tinkham of Bos- ton was riding yesterday on a visit to 'Monte Grappa, on the morthern mountain front, skidded over the mountainside and “dropped twenty feet. It made a double turn and was crushed to pieces but the congressman and the other oocupants escaped with bruises, the chauffeur being seriously but not dangerously injured. The car ‘was wrecked so completely that it was abandoned. Congressman Tinkham, who fired the first American shot against Aus- tria the other day by discharging a gun on the lower Piaye front, re- ceived slight injuries and was cared for by a military surgeon. On Piave Front. The enemy has brought a number of his heaviest guns to the Plave and northern fronts and the bombardment has taken on increased range and - violence. - ot the shelis~have reached Mancino, eight miles back of thHe Piave, and a few miles from the city of Treviso. Four hundred of these monster projectiles point. Gen. Diaz the Italian commander, sums up the results of the struggle of the last three dgys in the north by saying . that the enemy secured an insignificant stretch of ground at the cost of an immense sacrifice of blood. Although he has obtained a lodgment on Monte Spinuccia and Monte Fon- tanel, heretofore held by the Italians,' this does not represent any)apprecia- ble advance toward the plains, which is his main object, but merely a fluc- tuation of the Italian line of which Monte Grappa is the dominating bar- rier. Even below Grappa formidable offensive works have been constructed in the event that the enemy should reach the plain, but each day of his futile pressure on the north and east and of successful resistance by the Italians and their allies strengthens the belief that the enemy will not realize the eventuality. large Italian Headquarters, Northern Ifaly, Dec. 15.—(By The Associated Press)—Heavy fighting is in progress today in the north, east of the Brenta river. The enemy is attempting to advance his positions as he has those | west of the river, which would give him two lines of approach to the Brenta valley and open plains. The chief Austro-German effort is centering about Monte Beretta. There the enemy succeeded in advancing only a short distance in the course of repeated attacks in which he suffered large losses. MAY ENLIST. Patriots Over Draft Age May Join United States Guards. New Haven, Dec. 15.—A depart- mental order received here today by the recruiting station commander, Major Mercer provided for accep- tance of enlistments in. Connecticut of men over the.draft age for the United States Guards which will take over .the protection of public utilities The stations here, New London, Bridgeport, Waterbury and Hartford will accept recruits for this new branch of the service. In ten days approximately 2,000 men were accepted at Connectiocut sta- tions for the regular army. SIXTY DIVISIO) Washington, Dec. 15.—The strength of the Austro-Germans in Italy is placed by official despatches from Rome today at 60 divisions. front line are 52, of which 45 are Aus- trian and seven German. REight oth- ers—four German and four Austrian —are said by information from com- petent sources to be held back of the lines in reserve. WEATHE# Hartfo Dee. 15.—Fore- cast for New Britain and vici- | 000. Tn Halfax today the estimata ! for that city was vlaced at 33 in 10, 000, by Superintendent Frazer of the Halifax school for the blind. > nity: Fair, continued cold to- night and Suunday. e e On the | Hag New Britain becomo tho haven of refuge for those who are dodging the draft regulations? This question is continually becoming of more im- portance In this city, with the recent heavy influx of residents of other cities who are unable to produce cards showing that they registerd for mili- tary dyty on June 5, as prescribed by the federal law. | The attention of the police has been called to this situation and drastic | | action is momentarily expected, when the detective bureau ascertains defin-! itely the manner in which this class is to be dealt with. Detective Ser- geant A. J. Richardson is in posses- | sion of a number of names of resi-| dents of this city who are unable to show registration cards, and he has SUSPENSION CHARGE BEFORE COMMITTEE i’remier Clemenceau and Secretary Ignace Give Evidence. Paris, December Clemenceau 14. — Premier and Edouard Ignace, under secretary for military jus- tice, were heard today by the committee of eleven appointed by the proposed suspensions of Députies Caillaux and Louistalet. The premier produced documents bearing on the case from the French foreign office and said he would be unable to com- municate others without authorization from the foreign powers concerned. M. Ignace read documents explain- ing the charges saying they involved relations with the enemy through the almereyds, Bolo Pasha and Cavilla affairs, and an attempt against the se- curity of the republic through manenvers in ltaly by Caillaux ported by the diplomati as re- service The members of the committee said the government had not upheld the documentary evidence. Clemenceau replied that the chamber had sent Louis Malv: former min- ister of the interior and accused of treasonable actions, before the high court on a sheet of white paper. He | added that of Caillaux’s three chief | correspondents, one had died in prison and two others were in prison under the most grave .charge. Another citizen in such a case, he declared, would already have been calted hefore an investigating judge. WAR BUREAU INVESTIGATES Cannot Endorse Move to Collect Chil drep’s Relief Fund Money in This City Because of Vagueness. Since the establishment of the War Bureau in this city that organization has been called upon to care for nu- merous individual cases of poverty, but in addition has investigated a number of appeals for financial help ifrom societies and organizations, both reputable and disreputable. iready, through the War Bureau’s efforts, sev- eral such appeals have been found to be either irregular or fraudulent and | permission to canvass in this city has been denied. Y One of the latest appeals received here was from the Children’s Relief fund, Hotel Majestic, New York. By writing to the proper authorities in New York, the War Bureau has re- ceived information which entitles it to refuse to endorse their work, it is claimed. Information received shows that this fund was organized by Mrs. Eva McDonald Valesh, editor of the American Club Woman Magazine, and about $28,000 in cash and $30,000 worth of clothes, tovs and food has been collécted for war orphans in Eu- rope. The official source of the War Burcau’'s information states that re- peated inquiries have been received relative to this fund and, in order to reply, statistics have been request- ed which would show the actual amount of work done, together with an itemized financial statement. “Upon all occasions our requests for such inforination have not been honored. In view of the failure of the organ- ization to supply 'us with information to which, in our opinion, this bureau | and the public is legitimately en- \ titled, we are unable to endorse their work,” the statement sent the local organization concludes. STRICTLY NEUTRAL. ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—In thanking the United States for the declaration to strictly observe the neutrality of Switzerland, the Swiss confederation, in a communication made public to- day by the state department declares it will maintain its neutrality by its own forces and will repel a violation of its.frontiers. Bolshieviki Troops Capturc tion boards. Ag soon as definite in- Premier ; formation is available, it is expected that these men will be taken into cus- way. | The manufacturers have co-oper- ated in splendid manner since the draft law became effective. In most of the employment offices of local con- | cerns, applicants for work, have been asked to present their registration cards. Thig co-operation has' proved very beneficial in keeping in touch with strangers. The good fleld og work here, has brought man} strangers into the city but in cases where the men were not being en- saged in factory work, the matter of registration cards has not been handled as carefully as might have been, according to the authorities. HUMASON ANXIOUS - T0 TAKE T0 AR Back From France, Tries fo En- list As Aviator WAR WILL END—SOME DAY Vine Street Boy Reports Morale of French 1Is Excellent and Confidence Is Not Wanting—Wnas in’ Offensive That Won Fort Malmaison. Howard C. Humason, son ‘of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Humason, 6t Vine street, who has been in active service mion driver with the French army on the western front since early office in Hartfora to apply for enlist- ment in the United Arm | Gorps \lthough he w | son, neverthcless forwarded his rogi tration certificate to this city and registered for the draft. Delay leaving England prevented Mr. Hur son from arriving in this country time to file his application for enl ment before the time limit and this morning he was advised that until permission was granted from Wash- ington he cculd not be enlisted in the Aviation Corps. Mr. Humason's return has proved a most agreeable surprise to his pa- rents and friends and, although in previous letters he had written that he | hoped.to be able to eat his Christmas dinner with his mother and father, his relatives and friends did not real- ly think that he would be able to get here. Today Mr. Humason remarked that inasmuch as his number had not been called in the first draft and he would not have to leave with the last 15 per cent.,, he was satisfied. “All T care about is to have a little time at home—to spend Christmas there—then I'm ready to go again.””' Looks Fog Long War, Concerning his many varied and ex- citing experiences overseas, the Vine street hoy speaks reservedly, vet with no small degree of interest. Asked the usual question of “when do you think the war will end,” Mr. Humason smiles vaguely, shrugs his shoulders in the expressive way so common among the French and says: “Who knows?” He did say however, that indications point to a prolonged war. In this connection he remarked that three years ago when the French vol- unteers marched away they laughingly told their wives and friends that they would be back in two or three weeks. Now they have been away three years and have taken the opposite view. Mr. Humason says that when a French civilian or soldier is asked this all-important question he replies: “Maybe two years, possibly three years, maybe five years, who knows?"” Although the French do not appear to be unduly optmistic concerning the outcome of the war they confidently explained that most of the have become confirmed fatalists con- cerning the war. They believe that it is absolutely certain that the Allies will win—some day. It will be remembered that Mr. Humason, employed at the office of Landers, Frary & Clark at the time, enlisted in the American Field Ambu- lance Service last spring. He salled from New York on May 26 and land- ed at Bordeaux, France, 10 days later. The trip across was an uneventful one, not even a submarine scare oc- curring to frighten’ the passengers. Mr. Humason went across:with Wil- liam Lamb, son of Joseph F. Lamb of Park Place, and on the day of their arrival in France they went immedi- ately to Paris where they visited the headquarters of the American Am- bulance Service. Two days later they (Continued on Eleventh Page) X lin June, arrived at his home in this { ahout city last night, angd this morning wen? | ot a 1 to the United States Army recruiting [ charski is said to have Town: and General Kaledines, | er of the Cossacks, Has Been, | jt/ tured 'and Imprisoncd. Petrograd, Dec. 15.—Charlesis Smith of St. Louis, a member of i | staff of John F. Stevens, head ofit! American railway commission’ Russia, is reported, to have l’neelifi rested at Tchita Siberia in com i with M. Oustrougoff, former assist minister of railways, who 1is held bS the Bolsheviki as a member' of ] provisional government. Ambassador Francls has | graphed to the American cons Harbin and Vladisvotok to ing At the Smolyni institute the viki headquarters, it was stal if the American had be it wassa mistake and he "wou immediately released. Bolsheviki Chptare. Petrograd, Dec. 15.—The oif Rostoy, Nakhitchevan and in the Don Cossack - territofy, the hands of the Bolshevikl according to a report issued by official news bureau. ' Gen. Kale leader of the Don Cossacky, thei4 nouncement adds, has been . € by Generals Kaldini and Botolsky: their staffs, who have invited mayor of Rostev to gb. to. Tcherkask, the Cossack capital, cuss the suspension of miiitary ations. Commissioncr Resigns, London, Dec. 15—M! Lunacts commissioner of education Jm’" Bolsheviki government, according | Petrograd despatch to the Times, 4 resigned as the result of a disagw ment with. Lenine, Y, Zin and other militant memberw iof gouncil ' of _people's commis Lenine and his adherents ' d themselves in!favor of the witl of all the Bolsheviki members © ¢onstituent the efi%e unpopular: . “Fog of War” London, Dec. 15.—Press. dospay from Pgtrograd throw little: ] the military situation in ‘sou Russia; The official statements in Petrograd are confusing dnd are various reports regarding Kaledines and Korniloff, who abouts and fortunes are. not definitely. ~ “The fog ot ‘war tled down over all the Rus {lie Petrograd correspondent’ Post, “although very little actusd fare has developed.” e Such news -as can be . obf comes casually, all regular communication having' been ! ganized, but according to intall from different parts. of the conditions are entirely those: o The people of Petrograd a ¢ ibe more interested in tho attituds the Bolsheviki toward the ent assembly than in the Russo man negotiations or civil war fn: south. The Bolshevikl are represented as being determined prevent the | constituent a from taking on any complexion cept, a reflection of their own but there apparently is a sharps agpeement among the leaders af the methods, and angry diseu are reported to have ocourred. on e Obtaining Fats. Petrograd, Dec. 16.—The Ger: have begun to obtain fats and sorely needed supplies from Ru 9 according to information Petrograd today. It was. that credit institutions here hadi advised that trade be the Germans at M points near the northweste: New shops have been opened Germans are exchanging metals chemicals for vegetables and fats’ especially soap. The price of is 16 rubles a pound. Chinese Are Active, Peking, Dec. 13.—Chinese from Kirin have arrived in Harb Manchuria, and have been ablel ing control of the city and Gen. Harvath, the Russlan mander. It is reported here the lies do not intend to send'ltroop Harbin providing that Gen. Hap with Chinese co-operatio “pid tect life and property’ there Real Progress Made., , Paris, Dec. 15.—Real pro 8, being made against the German marine campaign, Georges Leygi minister (of marine, declares in an terview In the Petit Parisien tox He warns, however, aganst too op! istic conclusions being drawn the reassuring developments. ‘The German submarine camp while a grave continued danger partially checked,” he sald, month our losses were the lo record. We also have ohserv = went to the permanent camp of the |the German crews are less = ] (Continued on Seventh Page)