New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 26, 1917, Page 1

[ «d . Prominent Bankers Imprisoned in " ‘the Baltic sallors and the Red Guard HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NE . PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN BOLSHEVIK POWER WANES; TROTSKY FAST LOSING GRIP| AIDS SCHULENBERG # “German Hirelings” Is Name Commonly Applied to Men Wheo Deposed Kerensky— Troops Stubborn. REFUSE TO MARCH ON UKRAINIANS Fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul —Finland Appeals to Germany to Recognize Its Independence, Much to Discomfort of Trotzky—Reign of Terror at Abo Reported. London, Dec. 26.—There have been | occasional assertions in recent Petro- | ~grad despatches that 'the influence and Mower of the Bolsheviki was waning, but never with such ‘unanimity as in dispatches dated from the Russian capital Sunday and printed today. Nearly all make the point in one form or another that defection from the workmen's and soldiers’ organization is drawing constantly. ‘Among the causes alleged are gen- .-eral lack of authority, the increase in drunkeness, the reluctance of the pop- ulation to work and the scarcity of food. The main desire of the roldiers is said to be for peace. | The correspondents cite fnstances of Bolsheviki troops refusing to march, | ‘declining to attack . the Ukrainians and ‘permitting the Cossacks Lo dis- arm them without resistance. Fight- ing, it is said, is.the last thing they are willing or intend to do. A hostile spirit s reported to survive among but the former are not numerous PATRIOT OBJECTS TO MUSIO IN RUSSIAN Vincenty Rogowitz of Park street appeared before Judge James T. Meskill in police court this morning to testify against four of his countrymen who, he claimed, had assauited him last night. From the tes- timony disclosed it appeared that Rogowitz and his friends had a Christmas party last evening at which the holiday spirit, the variety found in bottles, was much in ewdence, All went well until Rogowitz began to sing in Russian. His friends, all being good Allies, objected to the language and continued their objections even when he shifted his verses to the Polish tongue. They de- scended upon his with beer bottles and clinched fists and when the debris had been cleared away by Policeman Thomas C. Dolan Rogowitz was hors de combat. Those implicated in the as- sault were all found guilty and fined as follows: Staniey Sal- disky, $20 and costs; Paul Druska, $15 and costs; Andrew Wrojek, $20 and costs;. and Andrew Putten, $20 and costs. NEW DRAFT MACHINERY STARTS IN MOTION General Pershing Is in Urgent Need of Brick- layers in France, | enough to conquer the Ukrainians and .the Red Guard is largely untrained. It ¥ Is reported therefore, that war against AU P £ | ‘German hirelings’ is a common term * jdle talk, as those who say are those 4 S ¥ the Ukraine probably will not ma- terialize on any ser{ous scale.”” Called “German Hirelings.” The Bolsheviki leaders, the Petro- | oo ndent ‘of the ‘uomlng] says, appear to be becoming con- ; ‘scious of: hopeless failure, while the 00! p nt of the Dally News wrtbems T g ) leerhere te w a sitian to the Bolsheviki amonf e s. Men who formerly supported re .turning against them and denunbiation. There is much talk g th present reign of terror %‘(:‘ counter measures and: bomb ‘throwing is freely suggested as the only method of exerting presgure on the Bolsheviki. This is not merely 'who already have thrown ‘boml Reports of civil war activities, how- ever, continue to be received. The Bolsheviki government declares defin- that its troops have captured rkov, Nicoliaev and are threaten- - the Ukrainian hold on Odessa. vgulcks report the strengthening of their hold on the Donets basin. None of the reports, however, is mare prre- cise than recent reports of a similar ‘Washington, Dec. 26.—The new draft machinery was invoked for the first time when Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder made public today instruc- tions to all governors calllng for the mobilization of 1,000 bricklayers, ur- gently needed by Gen. Pershing at once. . Local boards are called upon to examine questionnaires now , being returned and report as rapjdly as pos- bk qn thé fiumber of bricklayers of ‘graft ‘age avallable for service. Only while bricklayers will be taken either by draft or voluntarily induction into the military service through local boards. They will be forwarded to the aviation section, signal corps at Kelly fleld, San Anotonio, Texas. The ;purpose for which they are to be used in France is not disclosed, The order is the first appHcation of the special occupational classifi cation provisions of the new draft regulations. General Crowder’s letter to the governors indicates similar calls for skiled men in other trades are to be expected. STEAMER AND CREW ARE BELIEVED LOST 1 nature. In the meantime nothing more is heard of the efforts at recon- ciliation betweeni the Bolshevikl and the Ukrainians. Clash Concerning Comvention. " Interest in the convening of the con- stituent assembly is sald to have re- awakened and demands for its convo- cation are being made, it is said, by even the more ignorant classes and also by the troops of the Petrograd garrison. It appears the Bolshevikl commis- sioners are trying, although vainly, to shut some of the discontented wunits from the capital. A despatch from Petrograd says the Praomrashensky regiment has declared its disbelief in the intention of the Bolsheviki gov- ernment to open the constituent as- sembly and they refused to give up their guard of Tauride palace until the assembly meets. \/The Semonsovsky guard "'hag resolved not to arrest “’of the assembly, no matter ders it receives. It is -reported, however, that tho Bolshevikl intend to control admission to the assembly by issuing tickets. This is sharply opposed by the so- clal revolutionists, who are credited with the determination to convene the assembly in any case. In consequence of the posbtpone- ment of the peace negotiations be- \éaube the Germans were not ready to ‘réply to the Russian terms, the Rus- egates are reported to be re- to Petrograd, where sppar- are_expected to await the of the delegation from the enemy powers which is to participate _in a conference for discussion of the political aspects of an eventual peace conference. Various upflna ions are offered here of tho dispatch, for the purpose of concentration, of troops in the southwest. One muggestion is that part of these forwes wil be sent to Asia Minor. Tt ig predieted a large regiment members what or« £ force will be retained in the south- | \' west to acsure possession of the valu- “ablo Ru<sian harvest. A Reéuter despatch from Petrograd rfs the ~erest and imprisonment “tne rortress of St. Peter and St. % ot M. Vyshnegradsky and M. i Putitoff, managing directors of tha ol Jnternational Commercial bank and Shipping Oircles Fear That the Tuscarora Has Been Lost at Sea. New York, Dec. 26.—The American: steamship Tuscarora, formerly a lake vessel and requisitioned by the United States shipping board for At- Jantic service, together with her en- tire crew of 35 men, is bellaved to have been lost at sea samewhere north of Cape Breton Islands, according to advices received in shipping circles today from Nova Scotia.’ DISMISSES CHARGE. Mother Superior Refuses to Allow Grand Jury to Inspect Convent. Savannah, Dec. 26.—The superior court today dismissed contempt pro- ceedings brought against the mother superior of St. Vincent’s convent who refused to permit an inspection of the establishment by the grand jury which demanded one under thé terms of a law prescribing inspection of certain public institutions. The court held that the law provid: ed only for inspection of institutions where inmates are kept in confine- ment. The Veazy law, under which the grand pury, was acting was re- cently enacted. H e m ENLIST GREEKS. Greeco Wants Her Citizens to Join the American Army. | Washington, Dec. 26.—Greece wants i her citizens in the United States to enlist in the American army. Not ‘only will ‘shé suspend punishment which ordinarily would foliow enist- ments of Greeks with a foreign pow- er but she will reward them for sup- porting the Americans arms. This is | the substance of a note from the Greek government delivered here to- day to the state department. W. W. BLACKWELL DIES. Henderson, Ky., Dec. 26.—W, W. i Blackwell, a retired supreme chancel- | lor of the Knights of Pythias, died at his home here today after suffering a stroke vf paralysis. He was 65 years old. ! { { ITAIN HERALD WOMAN KNOWN AS R Authorities Give Out Information Concerning Master Spy HE IS AWAITING TRIAL She Attempted to Form Hindu Colony to Act Against Oanada—Conditions in Army Oamps—Holiday Gifts to Italy. / San Francisco, Dec. 26.—A woman designated only as “R" and said to be Prominent in the German secret serv- ice, directed the activities of Franz Schulenberg, alleged master spy, held heré on a presidential warrant, ac- cording to information divulged today by federal officials. Schulenberg is sald to have been active in plans to destroy bridges and public buildings in Canada and shipping and warehouses in Pacific ports. The clue to her part in Schulen- berg’s operations was revealed in a letter found among his effects. It in- structed Schulenberrg to meet her in Los Angeles. The letter was post- marked Cleveland, Ohio. Investiga- tion showed, officials said, that the woman had been an agent of Wolf von Igel, former secretary to Franz von Papen, attacheof the German em- bassy at Washington and alleged head of the German esplonage system in this country. She was described as a person of culture, a brunette, 35 years old. ‘According to federal officers, the ‘wormran eent Schulenberg to the United States in 1914 for the alleged purpose of assisting in the maintenance of contraband wireless stations supported by the German government to gain military information and transmit it to Berlin. PFurther revelations concerning Schulenberg’s activities disclosed to- day showed that in February, 1915, he inserted an advertisement in Spok- ane, Washington, newspapers, to ob- tain the purchase of a tract of land on which to colonize several hun- dred Spanich families. These fam- illes, federal offieials said, were Hin- dus and the purpose of their coloniza- tion was to permit them easy en- trance into Canada where they were to obtain milftary information and facts concerning the ‘movements of Canadian vessels, to assist in raider warfare conducted in the Pacific ocean by the Germans. The colonization plan did not materialize. Some of the Schulenberg's acti ities, according to the authorities, have been traced to Ram Chandra, a Hindu on trial here, with thirty other persons charged with attempting to foment a revolt against British rule in India. Ram Chandra made sev- eral payments of money to Schulen- berg, officials said. Schulenberg, according to the offi- clals, was a deserter from the Ger- man army and was actuated only by the hope of financlal gain. They said he would not admit his connec- tion with the woman agent. Condition of Camps. Washington, Dec. 26.—Conditions in overseas and national army camps were described today to the senate military committee when it took up its inquiry into war preparations. General officers of the National Army just back from imspection trips in France, were called upon temporar- ily postponing further examination of Quartermaster General Sharpe. Officers testifying included Major General John F. O'Ryan of Camp ‘Wadsworth, S. C., and Major General St. John of Camp Bowle, Texas. The committee closed its doors to hear General O’Ryan’s statement re- garding the American expedition abroad. His testimony regarding suf- ficlency of rifle and other ordnance equipment clothing and other supplies of Genera] Pershing’s forces, the com- mittee felt, should not be made. Holiday Gifts. Venice, Dec. 26.—Holiday gifts from the American Red Cross were distributed in the Italian trenches along the lower Plave today by »B. [ Harvey Carrol, Jr., American consul at Vemice. Huge baYes of gifts were taken on motor trucks to the various commands. Each man received: to- baeco, sweets, a handkerchief and other presents. The local command- ers and thelr men were enthusiastic in their expressions of thanks, and the trip was a continuous manifestation of Italian friendship for America. Leader of Poland. Amsterdam, Dec. 26.—In an inter- view in the Vossiche Zeitung of Ber- lin concerning the selection of a leader for the new kingdom of Po- land, Prof. Kucharzevski, the Polish premier, says: There is a strong leaning among certain classes for what might be called an Austro-Polish solution of thc question, especially as the Poles ere almost unanimous in the opinion that no member of the Polish nobil- ity should be chosen as king. Em- peror Charles commands strong per- sonal sympathies in Poland and there are many advocates of the plan of having the emperor named Kking of the country. On the other hand, there are many thoughtful Poles who would prefer an independent Polish king- dom with an Austrian archduke on the throne. “We cannot postponc the appoint- ment of a king until a suitable basis (Continued On Eleventh Page), GENERAL CROZIER GIVES HIS DENIAL Makes Public a Letter He Wrote to Tanscher, Krupp Agent WELLAND CANAL PLOT Letter Says That Crozier Has Known Tauscher for Many Years and Al- ways Was Impressed With Integrity-| and Reliability -of His Character. Washington, Dec. 26.—Currency given reports that the senate military committee would investigate alleged connection - between Major-General Croazier, chief of ordance, and the de- fense of Hans Tauscher, former Krupp agent, at the latter’s trial last year on charges of conspiracy in the Welland Canal plot, caused General Crozier last night to make public a letter he had written to Federal Judge Hand at the time of the trial. At that time the United States was not at war with Germany. f General Crozier's action was taken after it had been indicated that the senate committee might summon Her- bert Bmyth of New York, counsel for Taushcer, to testify as to any con- nection Gen. Crozier might have had with the case. Beyond making public the letter General Crozier declined to comment. The letter follows: “Office of the chief of ordnance ‘Washington, June 26, 1916. “Hon Augustus Hand, Judge of the United States district court New York. Sir—“At the Tequest of counsel for Captain Hans Tauscher, I write to say to you that I have known Cap- tain Tauscher for ten years or more and that I have had frequent dealings with him on behalf of the United States government. During this time I always have been impressed with the integrity and reliability of his personal character, my belief in which has never been disturbed by anything which bas transpired between us. I should, of course, be willing to testify in person to the above effect but I have informed Captain Tauscher's counsel that at the present time it is now possible for me to be absent from my post in Washington. ‘““Yary respecttully, (Signed) “WILLIAM CROZIER™ MRS, J. E. MARTIN \ PNEUMONIA VICTIM| | Prominent Member of Red Cross and Other Organizations Had Been Im Snce November 10. i Mrs, Margaret Josephine. Martin, | wife of Dr. J. E. Martin, died at the family home, 100 West Main street, at | 10 o’clock this morning after an ill- | ness with pneumonia and complica- tions lasting since November 10. She | was aged about 42 years. | Mrs. Martin was born in Winsted. She was graduated from New Britain State Normal school and taught in Manchester, South Manchester and ‘Winsted. No woman in the city was more industrious concerning the wel- fare and happiness of others than Mrs. Martin. The greater part of her day was devoted to the alleviation of sors rows ,or physical suffering and many homes were brightened by the sun- shine of her largesse and cheery words. She was particularly active in New Britain chapter of the 'Red Cross and was regarded as one of the lead- ers of that organization. Since a state of war was declared between the United States and Germany, she made a special effort ta bring the chapter up to the high standard which it has attained and, with others who realized the necessity of such an organization, she shunned many personal pleasures | in order that the Red Cross work | might be prosecuted successfully. Besides the Red Cross, Mrs. Martin was a member of the Woman’'s club, the Holy Family circle of St. Mary's church, the Visiting Nurses' associa- tion, the New Britain Charity orga- nization and the society which con- ducts the milk station. She recently received a state appointment as vis- itor ta the county home at Warehouse | Point. She was married in 1894 to Dr. Martin and made her home in this city from that time. Besides her husband, Mrs. Martin is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Whecler, of Winsted; two sis- ters, Mrs. Elizabeth Colligan, of Win- sted, and Mrs. Mary Skahn, of Water- bury; two brothers, Simon Wheeler, of Windsor Locks, and John, of Win- sted; three daughters, Eleanor, a stu- dent at St. Elizabeth’'s college, New Jersey; Mona, who attends Barnard college, New York, and Margaret, a senior at High school, and a son, Ed- ward Martin, a student at Yale. Funeral arrangements have been completed. not { i e e e WEATHER. Hartford, Dee. 26.—Fore- cast for New Britaln and vicinity: Fair, continued cold tonight and Thursday, P e e e, AND SANTA CLAUS St. Nicholas Akandons Reindeer and Sleigh and Uses Areoplane CHILDREN ARE 7DELIGHTED They See Santa Come Swooping Down " From the Skics Laden With ANl Sorts of Christmas Presents—Officers In France Discourage “Adoptions.” ‘With the American Army in France, Dec. 25 (By the Associated Press)— The American expeditionary force in France celebrated Christmas in a howling snowstorm which rolled in from the mountains in the early hours, continued all day and showed. no signs of abating tonight. Despite the difficulties due to the storm, few it any programs were called off, for most of the festivities were held in- doors. Even the celebration at the Ameri- can alr squadron was carried out, al- ‘though a blinding snow swirled into the hangar where a tree had been erected for the children of a nearby village, There Santa swooped down from clouds, dripping white and with a pack on his baek, and stepped from an airplane. His goggles, cap, red suit and sack were dusted heavily with snow flakes, much to the delight of about 100 small children who ‘huddled within the shelter of the hangar. It is doubtful that children any- ‘Wwhere had ever seen such a sight be- fore . When the youngsters had gath- ered at the hangar, Santa Claus, who was an American corporal, got into a big mchine t a nearby hangar. He flew off and fifteen minutes later there was a whirr of engines over the chil- dren’s heads and an airplane dropped to the snow-covered field before them. The childrén had been told that Santa had abandoned his old sleigh for an airplane but they did not believe it until they saw him come down from the skjes. In all the units entertaining chil- dren, cach small gucst rcceived the present he most desired. There were at least a score of large community trees and many smaller ones in the zone where the presents were distri- buted. Efforts were made to carry oyt the program of footgall games, but some of these had to be cancelled when the snow hecame too heavy. ‘While Christmas dinner; did net approach that of Thanksgiving. bed of turkey and trimmings, the army managed to enjoy itself cheerfully. The American expeditionary force wishes to discourage the budding practico of American women in adopting individua) soldiers in France for the period of the war. The prac- tive already threatens to choke the congested mail service and result in delay in the transmission of impor- tant matter. Moreover, the censor- ship regulations forbid the men to correspond with strangers and as thir rule is being enforced it is desir: that the people at home refrain fro: putting men here in an embarrassing position, as they feel under obligatio to answer such communications. A example of the interest somt women at home are taking in “adop- tions” is as advertisement which has reached headquarters, showing the picture of a pretty girl and urging (Continued On Eleventh Page). —_— CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1917—TWELVE PAGES. | AMERIGAN TROOPS CARD HERALE] BETTER! EST S TO STO. | OAL HOAR CORRESPONDENT IN | FRONT LIV TRENCHES Italian General Takes Hilfi to! Where Valiant{ Army Is Battling, Italian Army Headquarters in North- | ern Italy, Dec. 25, (By the Associated Press)—A general commanding an | army corps on the Piave front took the correspondent along the line oc- cupied by his corps today and pointed ut the Austro-German nest on the west bank of the river, the only foot- hold he has succeeded in maintaining. The main purpose of the Italian commander was to carry a holiday greeting to his men in the first line trenches, but incidentally this visit to | the extreme front gave an opportunity | for the general to explain the lay of the land and why the enemy was find- ing himself able' to hang on. { The defenses comprise a string of | trenches fortified for defense, =with masses of tangled wire and construc- tions after the Chevaux-de-fhide or- der with many sharp projections. Entering the first line treriches the general led the way. The ground in front was covered K with low bushes and scrubby vines running down to the water's edge. Behind this ran a | high earthern embankment originally | erected as a dyke but now serving the enemy as a refuge against petty shell- ing. In the foreground were tlree large stone farfhouses that had been torn to pleces by Italian shells. One of these had the roof, the upper floors ; and two' wipgs blown off, while the | jagged walls of the first story were still standing. It was still used, the general said for the ememy’s. machine guns. They were silent then as the ! holiday seasor had by common con- | sent afforded a lull. The heavy Aus- trian guns were heard now and then. | REFUSES SMALL PETITION New Hampshire Supreme Court Re- use of lack - jeets Appeal of Wife Murderer For { New Trial, i Concord, N. H., Dec. 26.—The su- | preme court today refused a new ! trial to Frederick L. Small forneriy a Boston broker, awaiting execution ; on Jan, 15 for the murder of his wifo, Mrs. Florence A. Small, at their home near Lake Ossine September 26, 1915. i | i 1 | | l SERIOUS FIRE. * ! | ‘our Buildings Are Destroyed at Long “ Beach, N. Y., With Loss of $200,000. Long Beach, N.'Y. Dec. 26.—Fire | :oday destroyed four buildings front- ing the board walk and burned away a sec\jon of the walk. Two of the structures were apartment houses and twenty-two families were made home- less. The property loss was estimated | at $200,000. i RED CROSS CAMPAIGN ADDS 5,000 TO MEMBERSHIP LIST The Christmas membership cam- paign of the Red Cross finished up yesterday and, with incomplete re- turns the results show that 5,000 new ricmbers have been added to the New Jritain chapter. This brings tho total membership up to 21,000 or a little more than one-third of the pop- ulation of the city and again New Britain has more than done its share in & war campaizn. Yesterday Clar- ence H. Barnes, campaign manager, received a telegram of congratulation from Walter B. Lasher, campaign manager for the state, praising the response of New Britain and stating that Connecticut now has over a third ot a million members in .the Red Cross. This campaign was unique in many ways and involved features that gave the workers more to do than is usual- sked for. Not only did the can- :sers have to enroll members but tiey also had to give out the window flags, sinall crosses and stars and stop to explain the plan of displpying the flags. The fact that so many people were already members also made it difficult to get new'ones. But with these handicaps and the rush of the holi- Cdeys the campaigners’'did a remark- ablo piece of work.. Too much credit cannot be given to the girls who acted as Red Cross nurses nor to the ward menagers and the street captains. Miss Catherine Wilbor and Miss Flora Ifumphrey had charge of the beoths and their faithful work in co- operation with the women in direct charge of the booths at the. rail- road station, Dickinson’s, McMillan’s, Besse-Leland’s, and the banks did es- peclally well. Special mention should be made of the work of Miss Fletcher end Mrs. A. H, Schilling who enrolled 100 members at Dickinson’s drug store Monday and thus established a record for the campaign. 3 Remarkable records were also made by many of the street captains. Wil- liam A. Cashmore of Maple street, Charles E. Steele of Chestnut street, and Miss Frances Whittlesey of West Consumers k Regarding Am in Bins Soom Year Begins, " DEALERS Conl Administration agzgf ate With State and Na cnt Storage of Fuel in lars Which May Lead to Plan in Effect in B 1. W. Christ, dhairman Britain fuel administ with the state and. nationg ministrations toward the ot coal at fair prices in this cf tcday that within a short th ably about the first of the rep’ a series of coal cards or coa will be authorized by the admi tion for all citles in this state. will be of immediate interest to ] Riitain people. i It was originally the Intent { the fuel administration to have rule definitely worked out and 5§ foree by the twentieth of the. pres rionth, but due to unforseen dl this was impractical. - However,” same plan has been in vogue In | city of Bridgeport for some time §i seems to work out very satisfact Mr. Christ states. i In explaining the purpose of new coal card system Mr. Christ s that at present there are many p in this city, in common with of all over the state and country,. heve a fair supply of coal in cellars but who fear that it mayq be sufficient to carry them throu Maurch and April and as a result buying in more coal. This, the administration thinks, is not fair, pecially in view of the present ti portation troubles. To hoard this time, when it is desperately to sécure the needed transpo to- bring large additional consignmt Lere, 'i8/not fair either to the d or to the average citizen who (1 not be able to lay in a big #i Were | nothing done to stop tice it is easy to sce what a might eventually develop. The new coal card i not res coal card, in the senso that might interpret it, Mr. Christ, st 1t is in reality an order issued b fucl administration and sent @i to the public. This order, which be properly flled dut by the: indiy ual, asks how much. coal the in question has on hand how much is generally used, ho he thinks his present supply. him and othor pertinent along the same lines. time a coal dealer has'no right fuse ot deliver an order of coal customer even though on nrrivi his house he finds that he has supply in his bins. - Under the:m system as outiimed by Mr. Christ coul dealer can; if he finds that tf customer has falsifled in. making his coal order application, refui deliver the coal and so report back the fuel committee which will take ti matter yp through proper channels: In shont, it is explaincd, this plan. not to frighten people or to work a hardship on them. . On the contrary. i8 for their interests and to provide near as possible for a fair distrib of coal in the city and to D hoarding. 5 RECEIVES COMPLAINT. Food Administrator Hears Bakers New Haven Glving Short Weight. Hartford, Dec. 26,—A complal a letter received at the office Main street, with their assistants made | federal food administrator he especially big returns, while equglly | from New Haven, charged thal good records were made by captains | bakers of New Haven are # who had shorter streets and who had | their loaves of bread of the iy never done any campaign work before. ‘The Honor Roll stimulated a great deal of imterest and over 75 government weight of one po like complaint came from Der) strects | there were unsigned letters will be listed there, indicating that all | the sugar shortage in Waterbury. the families on these.stréets are in the | administrator’s office in Red Cross. Harold W. charge of this feature of the cam- paign and did a good plece-of work. ‘Whole hearted co-operation was given the campaign by the press and the merchants who gave up advertis- ing space-to help along the cause. S. M. Davidson of the “Fair Store” con- tributed a window of his store which proved a big-sdvertisement. The pas- tors of the varfous churches gave their support and many people joined through their efforts. As a fitting climax to the campaign came the illumination of tke window flags Christmas Eve in thousands of into the killing of Berne cashier of the State Trust. and 8 ings bank by E. A. Strause, pre at the bank Sunday, was begun to reply. Hatch had | that attention cannvot hereafter given to anonymous letters. INQUEST BEGINS. President of Peorla Bank Shouts Hf Peoria, Ills., Dec. 26.—The inqu) M. Me According to Strause, he shot Me in self defense during a quarrel w| is believed rersulted. from diffeér homes at the signal of the ringing of | ences over control of the bank's the South church chimes. Then came the celebration around the Christmas | tree arranged for by Mrs. Elise Traut and M. H. Camp, chairman of the Christmas eve celebration. AGREES ON PRICE. ‘Washingtan, Dec. 26.—A price to be paid by the government for silver in agreement with western producers has been_agreed upon and will be an- nounced soon. Tt is said to be satis- factory to the producers and will be about one dollar an ounce. fairs, WITHDRAWS CHARGE. Young Gaston Steals Money Girl and Later Marries Hor. Torrington, Dec. 26.—The oh against Ralph Gaston, 22, wanted Bridgeport on a charge of emb ment, has been dismissed as the of the marriage of Gaston and * complaining witness, Miss ot Joseph, at the Syrian chufrch day. ¥ $200 belongong to Miss Joseph, Gaston was accused of