New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 15, 1918, Page 5

P —————————— " HOPE ABANDONED FOR U. S. COLLIER Cyclops Has Not Been Heard From Since March 4 Washington, Dopartment that the ‘velops April 15.—The announced last United States naval collier bound from Brazil for the ited es with a crew of 15 offi- and 221 men, 57 passengers and a cargo of monganese, has been miss- ing since March 4, and has been over- due at an Atlantic port since March 13. The announcement points to the obability that a German raider or narine has been operating within st month somewhere between nd the coast of B Hope fety of the Cyclops and the ons on bo Navy night doned. the Na that the Cyclops h been evider from the fact that before announcing the names of the officers and men on board the vessel the de- | partment in its messages to the next | of kin informed them of its belief that the Cyclops was lost. | Among the passengers on board the | Cyclops was Alfred L. M. Gottschalk, well known in New York City. He was the American Consul General at Rio Janeiro, Brazil, and was re- turning to the United States from ht: post of duty. The passenger list giv- en out by the Navy Department con- tains the ame of “Maurice Gott- | schalk. Consul General from the States to Rio de Janeiro.” only one Gottschalk in the sery Alfred L. M. Gott- schalk, and was Consul General at Rio de officials are satis- ., fled that the name of the Consul Gen- eral has been twistcd in cabling, but dgeided to make it public as reccived. A iz weather in the area which the was scheduled to traverse | W Indies, where she | touched on March 4, to the United | st has not been had enough to warrant the belief that the collier undered in a g If there had | been unusually heavy gales along the | path th the steamer v due to | f2llow t would have been the na- | i'ral assumption of the reason for | the. vessel's delay in arriving. The | callie well equipped with wire- | A:ss. 1f caught in a sto radio | tress calls could have been sent un- | less the wirele st went down sud- denly. Yictim is de Consular he heiro, Cyclops from ‘the dis- of Tostile Vessel. probable | victim of a German tment, in steamer, | ie pos- subinarine hav- & been responsible for the lo that there h heen no reports that weuld indicate the presence of either in the locality in which the Cy ps was.'" But it considered the Cyclops ainouncing merely s sibility of is known that German raid- | ers during the two years, gen- erally in the spring, have made suc- ful round-trip vovages from their srman home ports to the cc of and Germany now has sub- ines capable of going to the West dies and returning. The Jacoh Jones, an American destroyer, was sunk by such a raider, which went | all the way to the Cape Verde Islands, off the coast of Africa, a voyage al- most as long as to the West Indles or the Rrazilian coast. Another theory advanced in connec- | tion with the disappearance of the Cy- clops is that the vessel may have heen destroyed by an explosion, either ¢f her own holilers or through the riccing of a bomb or explosives In | 1he cargo of manganese. Manganese is considered first class cargo on ac- count of its importance in the manu- facture of steel, and it was suggested that possibly German agents might bave placed explosives in it. This suggestion was not made by an of- ficial on the basis of any information 1eceived, but merely as a speculative cxplanation as to how the Cyclops | might have been lost. The most slgnificant feoture of the Cyclops case is that no radio call of dlstress has ever been received, and no response has been made to the radio calls sent out by hundreds of American vesscls in the Atlantic, in- cluding vessels that have been on the lookout for the missing collier. Navy Department Statement. The Navy Department issued following statement: “The U. 8. 8. Clclops, navy collier of 19,000 tons displacement, loaded with a cargo of manganese, and with personnel on board of 15 officers 1 men of the crew and 57 pas- sengers, is overdue at an Atlantic port since March 13. She last reported at one of the West Indian islands on March 4, and since her departure from that port no trace of her nor | any information concerning her has peen obtained. Radio calls to the Clelops from ail possible points have peen made and vessels sent to search for her along her probable route and areas in which she might be, With no success. No well-fofmded reason can be found to explain the Cyclops being as no radlo communication with or trace of her has been had since leaving the West Indian port. The weather in the area in which the vessel must have passed has not been pad, and could hardly have given the Cyclops trouble. While a raider or submarine could be responsible for her loss, there have been no reports , that would indicate the presence of sther in the locality In which the Cyclops was. “It was known that onc of the two mngines of the Cyclops was injured, and that she was proceeding at a re- juced speed, with one engine com- sounded. This fact would have no sffect on her ability to communicate »y radio, for even if her main engines were totally disabled the ship would itil] be capable of using her radio ylant. The search for the Cyclops F | i the | | | 1 overdie, still | tonight { Troup’: | tion with the first line trenches pos- | to Washington, | and Tanguay broke up a crap game 1T, | goods could be recovered. | will " sented continues, but the navy department ' feels extremely anxious as to her safety.” i Reserve Officers in Command. The Cyclops was laseut. Commander G. W. Worley of Norfolls, an officer in the United States Naval Reserve, and all the oth- er officers attached to the vessel were Naval Resery The only officer of the regular navy in her personnel was Rurt J. Asper, an assistant surgeon. Frank C. Nigg, a junior grade lieu- tenant of the regular army, was on board as a passenger. The enlisted men of the navy and ne Corps who were passengers on the Cyclops were ‘“‘casuals” from rnaval vessels heing brought home. The Cyclops was one of the largest fuel ships afloat. The vessel was au- thorized by congress in 1908, and was similar to the colliers Hector, Jupiter, Mars and Vulcan. The Cyclops was launched on May 1910, and was commissioned on Nov. 7 of that | vear. Her dimensions were, length feet, breadth 65 feet, 36 feet 9 depth of hold, d her net tonnage was 7,065 ton The mean draught of the vessel was 27 feet 8 fi.ches, hev displacement 19,360 tons, and her deadweight capacity 1%,900 tons, On trial the collier made 14.61 knots, loaded. The vessel cost $923,- commanded by inch CITY ITEMS Pro-war prices an electrical goods at Cooley & Troup's sale.—Advt. Mayor George A. Quigley and Mrs. Quigley went to East Granby today where they attend the funeral of Mrs. Quigley’s grandfather, David Bassett. Charity Bazar, Jr. O. U. A. M. hall Dancing. Adm. 15c.—advt. Miss Anderson, a nurse in training at the local hospital, has entered ths health department office for a two weeks' special course. Lawrence Williams, who was recent- injured at the Landers Frary & rk factory, has been discharged from the local hospital. 1y B Miss Belcamp Johnson of the state | hoard of education will deliver an ad- birds at the meeting of the y Quarter Bird club Wednes- day evening. County Commissioner E .W. Schultz, will be at the office of Klett & Alling tomorrow to receive applications for licenses. Mrs. Julius Milcke is 11l at thé Wil- son sanitarium in Hartford. If it is electrical goods you need, have sense and save dollars at Coaley & Troup's sale.—Advt. Al persons holding tickets for Charlty Bazar kindly return same to committeeor Jr. O. U. A. M. hall this cvening before 8:80 o’clock.—Advt. John [Webber of 177 Cherry street reported to the police last night that his bicycle was stolen. Mr. Graham’s reunion of dancing classes, Booth's hall, Friday evening, April 26, 1918. Tickets, 50c.—adv* Patrolman Anderson observed smoke coming from the Beloin block on Church street early this morning and called the fire department. The firemen failed to find anything but noke. A Chinaman having a laun- dry in the block started a fire, not knowing that the chimney which had been taken down to be cleaned had not been replaced. Your veranda globe is broken. Get a new one. Half price at Cooley & s—Advt. Private Henry Schmidt of Hartford avenue, formerly of Company E, has been transferred to a headquarters company of the 102d U. S. Infantry in France and, according to his latest letter, 1s now engaged in stringing telegraph wires to make communica- sible. Miss Loretta Sullivan, stenographer in Attorney Morris D. Saxe's office, has successfully passed the govern- ment civil service examinations and is considering an appointment to zo A Dboy riding a bicycle on FElm street, Sunday, ran into an auto driven by J. J. Viets. The boy escaped injury and would not give his name. The improvements at the fire and police headquarters on Commercial street have progressed so far that plastering will begin this week. Supernumerary Policemen Liebler Sunday. The players beat a hasty retreat, leaving $1.50 and three over- coats, That electric lamp Troup's sale.—Advt. at Cooley & MONDAY COURT GRIST Factory Workman Accused of Theft at Landers, Frary & Clark’s—Family Row on Arch Street, Mick Nich was before Judge James | Meskill in police court this morn- ing, charged with theft of knives from Landers, Frary & Clark’s. He pleaded guilty. Prosecuting Attorney George W. Klett asked for a con- until some of the stolen The case tinuance be heard tomorrow. Patrick McLaughlin of Arch street was charged with drunkenness, breach of the peace and assault. Mc- Laughlin’s son. John, testified that his father called his mother a vile name and he resented it. His father kicked him in the head. Mrs. Mec- Taughlin told the court that her hus- band made a disturbance earlier in the night. Attorney Pouzzner repre- the accused Judge Meskill imposed a fine of $5 for drunkenness | and $10 for breach of the peace. John Walsh was charged with non- support of his children. At the re- quest of Attorney Mortimer H, Camp the case was continued until Wednes- day. The bovs who made at Keeney's theater Saturday were given a hearing in chambers and were let go with a warning. A mother had her wayward son before court. The boy was placed on pro- ‘bation. a disturbance night NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD. MONDAY, APRIL 15, 1918, CONFERENCES IN FOURTEEN TOWNS ‘Meetings Throughout State Ar- ranged by Women | Hartford, April 15.—Victory con- ferences in 14 towns of the state ‘have been arranged by the commit- tee on woman's activities of the | Connecticut State Council of Defense. The towns selected and the dates of the conferences follow: Willimantic, Monday, April 29; Put- nam, Tuesday, April 30; Plainfield, Wednesday, May 1; Norwich, Thurs- | day, May 2; New London, Friday May 3; Clinton Saturday, May 4; Middletown, Monday, May Water- bury, Tuesday, May Danbury Wednesday, May 8; Litchfield, Thursday, May 9; Winsted, Friday, May 10; Canaan, Saturday, May 11 Windsor Locks, Monday, May 13; Rockville, Tuesday, May 14. The state has been divided into 14 zones and the town in each zone | which offers the best strategic ad- vantage In accessibility and accom- modations has been selected for the victory conference. It is expected that women in every other township in that zone will find it convenient to attend. Town chairmen of woman's com- mittees In all zones have been re- | quested by the committee on woman's activities to stimulate interest among the womanhood of their community. | Special effort will be made to secure | the attendance of mothers who have | sons In the fighting forces, visiting ! nurses, librarians, teachers, wives of | members of the Connecticut State | Council of Defense, heads of com- mittees, Red Cross workers and otn- ers engaged in war work. A tentative program for these vic- tory conferences has been worked out as follows: 11 to 12 m.—Roll call of towns. Exhiblts representing the work of each of the woman's departments of the committee on woman's activitles, particularly as they apply to the ru- ral communities, also such things as England’s war rations, what Thrift Stamps can buy in trench tools, socks, tent pins, ete. 12 m. to 1 p. m.—Informal lunch- con. Each woman is expected to bring her own lunch. 1 to 2 p. m.—Address by Mrs. Ed- ward W. W, Hayward of Hartford on the work of the committee on wom- an’s activities, COMMONWEALTH CLUB Tenth Anniversary and Annual Meet- ing on Program Tomorrow Night— Dr. O. S. Davis to Speak. Plans have been perfected for the annual meeting and tenth anniver- sary of the Commonwealth club which will occur tomorrow night at 6:30 o’clock in Y. M, C. A. hall. Dr. 0. 8. Davis, who was the prime mover in the formation of the club, will de- liver the address, and a commemo- rative booklet detailing the activities of the past decade will be distributed. T'rom present indications, the demand for tickets by the members will be sufficient to more than flll the hall, precluding any admissions to guests. The city owes a large debt of ap- preciation to the Commonwealth Club for its good work. It has formed a center for the discussion of the vital questions of the day, bringing here authoritles on the various sub- jects, the benefit of whose views has been given to the general public through the publicshed reports of the meetings. Its membership list cou- tains the names of a large proportion of the people of the city who are in- terested in civic and national prog- ress, and who are in a position to in- fluence the trend of affalrs in New Britain. It enters upon its second decade with the hearty approval and the good wishes of all. GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE. But After 910'(‘10(‘1{ This Evening None Will Be Allotted. ‘Today is the last chance to get a garden plot. Up to 9 o’clock this morning 1,180 applications had been recetved, and more were constantly coming in. The Chamber of Com- merce rooms will be open until 9 o'clock tonight to accommodate all those who have not applied as yet and wish to do so. No applications will be received after closing time tonight, 80 everyone who wants a home gar- den plot, and to do hisbit to aid in re- lieving the food shortage, should put in his application today. Ample op- portunity is belng given everybody to apply, and no excuses will be received whereby anyone will be allowed to put in an application after tonight at 9 o'clock. There are some %, % and i 1-acre tracts available at the Tracy | farm, for those who want to go in on | a larger scale than the usual plot, and these tracts must be applied for to- day too. No money is pald on the plots received until they are assigned. INSTITUTE OFFICERS. Following are the officers who will conduct the business of the New Britain Institute-Library during the coming year: President, Andrew J. Sloper; vice president, Charles F. Smith; secretary, Marcus White; treasurer, F. 8. Chamberlain. Miss Anna G. Rockwell, librarian, has been Instructed to prepare a complete report for the city. RECITAL IS POSTPONED. Difficulty in making the South church boilers operate properly yes- terday made it necessary to postpone the afternoon organ recital until sometime neft month. Next Sunday however, Organist Joseph Clair Beebe will give a recital, assisted by Spen- cer Terry, bass, and the quartet. i Two hearts” with but a single wish —MURAD. Makcrs of the Highest Grade Turkish and Egypiian Cigarettes m the Warid L The Last Day for Home Garden Plots No Applications Taken After 9 P. M. Tonight 1 If you are intending to register for a Garden Plot this year your application must be in Tonight. Do not delay for tomorrow it will be too late. The Chamber of Commerce rooms will be open from 7 o’clock until 9 o’'clock Tonight. 1l Nearly 1,200 registered now. Do Your Bit for “Uncle Sam.” HOME GARDEN COMMITTEE, 162 Main St.—Phone 1533 ) ber of Commerce AN New Britain Cham e ) 7/ NI sssnessh) iZ0 LD ]fl‘ i