New Britain Herald Newspaper, September 28, 1922, Page 1

Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business ISTABLISHED 1870 ENTIRE CITY WRECKED AND NAVAL GARRISON IS WIPED OUT IN SPEZIA EXPLOSION MRS, ADELINE SHITH CHEERED PRISONERS Corbin Avenue Woman, Wellare Worker, Dles This Morning HAD CITATION FROM WILSON Work She Did for Red Cross During Late War Praiscd by Former Presi- @ent—Funeral Scrvices Tomorrow Afternoon. Mrs. Adeline J. Smith, aged 78 years, and a resident of New Britain for the past 40 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Evaleen Jones at 253 Corbin avenue, this morning at about 6:30 o'clock. The deceased was the widow of Albert C. Smith, a Civii war veteran, 8he is survived by five daughters: Mrs E. H. Westover of Orlando, Florida; Mrs. Lilllan Jones of this city; Mrs. Bessie Andruss of New York; Mrs. A. I'. Mitchell of Hart- ford, and Mrs. Evaleen Jones of this city. She also leaves one adopted son, Sergeant Joseph Smith, who is stationed at Trenton, New Jersey, and one brother, Halsey Blake of Short Beach. Wrote to Prisoncers. Mrs. Smith was greatly interested in prison weifare work and during the years she lived in New Britain cor- responded with 35 prisoners in vari- ous penitentiaries throughout? this section of the country. At times she wrote to presidents of the United Btates asking for information relative to the welfare of prisoners. Citation From Wilson During the late war Mrs. Smith re- ceived a citation from President Wil- son for work she had done for the Red Cross in the knitting of various articles and the cheering letters she had written to many soldiers. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Stanley ‘Women's Relief Corps. She was born in Binghamton, N. Y., and when but a child moved with her family to Middletown, Conn., where ghe lived until moving to New Britaln. Mrs. Smith was married in Middletown the year that President Lincoln was assassinated, which was in 1865, Prayers will be offered at her late home at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow after- noon and funeral exercises for the members of the family only will be held from the chapel of the TFirst Baptist church at 3 o'clock, with Rev. William Ross officiating. Burial will be in Fairview cemeter; EXONERATES SLADE IN AUTO ACCIDENT Demorcatic Nominee Re- Jeased by Coroner in Death of Motorcyclist New Haven, Sept. 28. — Benjamin flade, attorney and nominee for at- torney general on the democratic state ticket, 1s held by Coroner Mix in a finding today to have been without blame in the collision of his automo- hile and a motorcycle and sidecar on the Hartford turnpike at Wallingford on Wednesday night in which Frank Litterer, of New York, was killed The summing up of the evidence is given in these words: “1 find the operator of the motor vehicle (Slade) was operating it at the time of said collision in a careful manner, having the same under com- plete control and that he did all he reasonably could to avoid said col- lision."” The finding says that Slade assisted Litterer and Charles Fasnacht, driver of the motorcycle into a passing ve- hicle, and went with them to New Haven hospital, having previously left his car with a person who resided in the vicinity and who was aware of the collision. Immediately after ar- riving at the hospital he notified the coroner of the occurrence. The finding also says that the op- erator of the motorcycle, wearing goggles at the time was unfamiliar with the highway and its surround- ings and the effect of the lights of the approaching machine on his eye- glasses led him “into the fatal error of crossing said highway from the easterly to the westerly side and into the approaching motor vehicle.” Although a bottle of whiskey was in the sidecar and both the operator and Litterer had drunk from it the cor- oner finds that the operator was not under its influence. HER STlLL EXPLODED Hartford Woman Taken To Hospital From Burns As 25 Families Flee From Blazing Block. Hartford, Sept. 28.—Mrs. Annie Baj, of 71 North street, was taken to city hospital early this morning suf- fering from many severe burns sus- tained when a still exploded in her home. Flames spread rapidly through the tenement. Fully 25 families fled to the street when it seemed likely that the fire would spread through the entire building. The firemen, however, kept the blaze within the Baj tenement. The woman's 8 year old daughter was aleo burned. NEW BRITAIN HERALD | NEW BRITAIN 70 Bodies Have Alread, j Been Recovered Though Work of Re- moving Debris Has Just Begun. ’ Buildings for Radius of 10 Miles Are Razed—Light- ning Striking Powder Supply Is Cause. Spezia, Sept. 28. — (By Assoclated Press)—The entire naval garrison at 1"alconara fort near here, on the Gulf of Genoa is believed to have heen kill- ed in an explosion caused hy lightning which destroyed everything within a radius of 10 miles, There are many hundreds of wounded, The, wounded are being taken to the hospital in Spezia. Apparently many sallors are among the victims, Seventy bodies have already been recovered in the debris. Fifteen hun- dred tons of explosives were stored in the deep tunnels of the fort. The en- tire top of the hill on which it is lo- cated was blown away. The work of recovering additional dead is proceeding. No estimate has as yet been made of their number. The explosion occurred inga violent storm which damaged the crops and property of the inhabitants for large areas along the gulf. Half crazed with terror from fire and storm, the despairing population is heing relieved through gm'ernnwmal care, COMMUNITY GORP. WGRK| FOR THE ROTARY (LUB Members Adyvis- ability of Collecting Funds. Discuss The advisability of the New Britain Rotary club assuming the iesponsi bility and taking over the work of the United Community corporation in raising funds for the various local charities each year was discussed at the weekly meeting ‘of the club mem- bers, held today at the Eiks club on Washington street. Abram Buol in addressing the mem- bers of the club said that he felt the Rotary club should assume the re sponsibility of the work of the United Community corporation-in raising its funds rather than see the organiza- tion fall short by several thousands of dollars when it launches a campaign. Mr. Buol was of the opinfon that in this manner the Rotary club would be helping the many charitable institn- tions in the city and would not he in back of just one organization. ¢ A motion was introduced by George McAuley to the effect that the club assume the responsibility of the cor- poration's work and was seconded hy Rev. J. Leo Sullivan, E. Clayton Goodwin and Johnstone Vance both spoke in opposition to the motion, claiming that a committee hail been appointed to look into the proposition of securing work for the Rotary club to do this winter and up- on the motion of Mr. Goodwin it was voted to table Mr. McAuley's motion until the committee had reported at a future meeting. Ernest Pelton is chairman of the committee and has ILogan Paige, Arthur Kimball, George Dyson and Stanley Hoimes to work with him. On a motion introduced by Dugald McMillan, it was voted by the mem- bers that the club as an organization | get in back of the new hotel project and push it both individually and col- lectively. President Leon Sprague announced that the Rotary club will work in conjunction with the New Britain Lions' club in providing for the en- tertainment of over 800 boys at the Older Boys' conference of the Y. M. CONNECTICUT THURSDAY SEPTFMBFR 28 192 MICHIGAN CONVENTION’S PROPOSAL Bay City, Mich,, Sept, 28.—A pro- posal to endorse Henry Ford for the presidency of the United States in c ' was prepared for presentation On, . " '“nnu committee of the -flrnuon here to- rtr,, t.. FINED rivh,.h o WINE T0 POLICEMEN Klett Advises Cops Against Practice of Drinking Too Much for Evidence At the continued hearing in the case of Primo Marino of 285 Myrtle street, in police court this morning, the accused was fined $75 and costs by Judge George Klett on a charge of keeping liquor with intent to seli. Judge Klett in giving his sentence stated that from the testimony pre- sented yesterday by Officers Frank Grampico and William Schmidt he believed that Marino was gullty of selling liquor. The judge said that the testimony of Grampico showed that Marino knew him to be an officer of the law and when he came to lis home or restaurant provided him with food and also gave him wine. Continuing, the judge said that it was odd that Marino should employ Grampico to do some work for him and then pay him $17.90 for his services and expenses when he only made one trip to Hartford. Klett also stated that he does nor believe a policeman should get money for such services rendered. The judge said that he did not be- lieve it was necessary for the officer of the law to take enough liquor to make him feel good in order to se- cure evidence against a supposed vio- lator of the law. But with the fa-r that Marino accepted a marked two dcllar bill, that the wine made tie officers “feel good" and the testimony (Continued on Second Prge) Judge| The resolution, it s understood, would call attention to the fact that its framers do not ‘‘speak for Mr, Ford, or with his consent. The convention met to name candi- dates for the lesser state offices and frame a platform, ROTARY CLUB PRES. ASKS HOTEL SUPPORT Team Captains Will Meet Tonight to Discuss New Plans Leon Sprague, president of the Ro- tary club and former secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has been asked to give his opinion of a new hotel in New Britain and in the following statement asks the New Britain peo- ple for their support: “If 1 were asked, what one definite thing was most needed in New Brit- ain, T would answer, a new modern up-to-theyminute hotel. And asked, why, my answer would be four-fold. “First—A municipality cannot hope to compete with other fast growing communities, and provide the induce- ment for visitors to look over our city, unless there {s a place suitable to give the right kind of comfort during their stay there. “Second—A new hotel, properly managed,—with the right appoint- ments, and set up will do more in one day than many civic organiza- tions can do in a long time to con- vince prospective new comers to New Britain that is_a live up-to-date com- munity. “Third—A hotel, newly built, pro- viding space for individuals as well as organizations to gather and fraternize —allowing for entertainment of friends, and gusest, will do more to (Continued on Second Page). ALDERMAN GILL INTIMATES THAT ALL IS NOT WELL AT MUNICIPAL GARAGE MILITARY FUNERAL FOR VICTIM OF WAR William J. Smith Had Been Gassed in France Five - Years Ago. I'nder the supervision of Private Walter J. Smith post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, full military honors were accorded the remains of Wil- liam James Smith, this morning, uni- WILLIAM JAMES SMITH. formed “buddies” acting as pall and flower bearers, escorting the remains to the cemetery and sounding last taps at the grave. Services were held at St. Joseph's church at 9 o'clock. Representatives of the several local service men's or- C. A. to be held in this city on Oc- tober 27, 28 and 20. Both of these clubs will work in cooperation with the clergymen. Raymond lL.each and Max Unkelbach were appointed as a committee of two to work with the Lions' committee. It was also announced by President Sprague that Dr. Charles E. Barker, well known physician, will address the local club at a noon hour lunch- eon to be held on Wednesday, Novem- ber 1, the same day that he will speak to High school students and at a gath- ering of men in the evening and wom- €n in the afternoon. Following the luncheon an open dis- cussion was held as to what work and projects the local club should under- take this fall. There were sugges- tiops as to placing street signs, safety first campaigns, the municipal collec- tion of garbage, helping the Children's Home, doing educational extension work and getting in back of the United Community corporation. The discussion was a continuation of the one of last week and a pom- mittee was appointed to meet previous to the next gathering to present a re- port as to what work they thought the club should do. ganizations and a number of other friengs were in attendance. The deceased was one of the local beys who volunteered for army serv- ice in the early stages of the war. He saw considerable action in France. While in “the big show” he was a victim of gas and was sent back to the states as a hospital case. For the past five years he fought the effects of his gassing, but finally succumbed at a naval hospital. ASKS MENTAL EXAMINATION Bishop Brown Wouid Have Board Pass on Him Following Expulsion For Alleged Condition of Mind. Little Rock, Ark., Sept. 28.—Bishop William Montgomery Brown, now of Galion, O., and formerly bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Arkansas has ad- dressed a letter to the house of bish- ops offering to have his mental con- dition passed upon by a hoard of examiners, including the professors of psychology at Yale, Columbia and Johns Hopkins universities. Bishop Brown's expulsion from the TELEGRAPH OFFICIAL DIES New York, Sept. 28.-—Rush Taggart, vice-president and general counsel of the Western Telegraph Co., died to- day at the age of 73, house of bishops was attempted at the recent church convention in Port- land, Ore., on the grounds of heresy but he escaped trial because of his alleged mental condition, Tells Council Members That “There’s a Nigger in the Woodpile Someplace” — Another Report N I Meeting. “There's a nigger in the woodpile someplace Mr. Mayor and you know it," said Alderman John Gill at last nights common council meeting when he and others were heckling Chair- man George Wells of the special municipal garage committee. It all came about in this way, Colonel Thompson had just finished reading a request for $415 for the meeting of outstanding bills against the garage. At once, there were some four or five watch dogs of the city's treasury ask- ed Alderman Wells for information. Councilman David Nair suggested that the request for money be tabled until the report of the investigating com- mittee was read. The resolution car- iried and Colonel Thompson read the ludded outburst of indignation against report which was the cue for another the garage. It is an open secret that Alderman Gill holds no brief for the municipal garage and the way it has heen managed of late, not even when the report hinted that the garage was on the verge of a financial collapse dld Alderman Gill sway from his pur- pose to try to get at the root of the matter by intimating dilatory meth- ods used at the garage. Mayor Pao- nessa encouraged Alderman Gill di- rectly after his "“Nigger in the wood vile charges,” by saying, “Well go to 1t Another Report Urged Alderman Wells was pressed by members to have another investiga tion and a report ready for next meet- ing and in that way give time for all outstanding bills against the garage to be brought in at that time. Alderman Gill suggested that it might be. neces- sary to advertise for outstanding bills. Alderman Wells couldn't see it in that light for some 20 minutes, but he fin- ally gave in and the matter now stands unsolved until the clerk of the garage also reports. The report was tabled until the next meeting. The Arch Street Trolley A petition to either tear up or fill up the trolley tracks on Arch street precipitated a few pleasantries in a three-cornered affair featuring Coun- cilman Rice, Nair and Hellberg. Coun- cilman Rice thought that anything done to aid the jitneys was all right Councilman Hellberg of the third ward was all for a measure compel- ling the trolleys to run down Arch street in order that people of all wards might enjoy transfer privileges. The councilman told of a conversation with Mr. Beardsley in which the lat- ter said that trolleys might again be run down Arch street way. Councilman Nair couldn't see why the tracks shouldn’t be filled up and then it would be an easy @atter to take out the filling when the trolley company decided to use that line. The matter went to the transportation (Continued on Thirteenth Page). THE WEATHER | lartford, Sept. 28.—¥Forecast | for New Britain and vicinity: Fair tonight; Friday fair and ‘Wwarmer. | --QI‘(TFEN PAGL —— ] News of the World By Associated Press ————— PRICE THREE CEx~TS s 12 U. S. WARSHIPS SENT BY DENBY T0 TROUBLED ZONE; CONSTANTINE'S ABDICATION PLEASING TO ENGLAND Complete Reversal Of Britain’s Policy Is Be- ing Looked For To- day. Retiring Monarch Was De- spised for His Pro-Ger- man Activities. London, Sept. 28, (By Associated Press)—The British government this niorning took a grave view of the situation in the Dardanelles which was regarded critical coupled with the revolutionary developments in Greece. The opinion was expressed that there is a greater prospect of fighting between the British and Turkish nationalists than at any pre- vious time. Await Harrington Report. The cabinet was convened today to consider a message from Brig. Gen. Sir Charles Harrington commanding the allied forces in Constantinople summarizing Mustapha Kemal Pa- sha's reply to Gen. Harrington's warning against violation of the neu- tral zape along the straits. The repl V4 was considered to be evasive and am- biguous. Two views may be taken of Musta- pha Kemal Pasha's intentions, it is stated. One is that under the cover of his cavalry, he may be bringing up artillery and material, and doing all he can to compel the British to fire the first shot. The less serious view is that he is truthful in his state- ment that he does not know where | the neaitral zone extends. Great Responsibility. 1t is pointed oul that Gen. Harring- ton is laboring nnder tremendous re- sponsibility. He has been told to do ‘all possible to avoid war but to use His own judgment regarding the ne- cessity of fighting to maintain the British edicts. Tt is understood that he has the full backing of the gov. ernment. which will zupport any ac- tion he takes. In his reply Mustapha Kemal says the Angora government does not rec- cgnize any nentral zone. He complains about the Greek warships which have been anchored near Constantinople and also about the action of the Brit- ish troops in the region around Cha- nak on the southern shore of the straits. Allegations are made that the British have destroyed Turkish roads and Turkish homes. Says He Can Enter Thrace. Mustapha Kemal also claims the right to cross the so-called neutral zone and to enter eastern ‘Thrace, where he claims the Greeks are Kill- ing the Turkish inhabitants. He con- cludes by saying he hopes to avold any conflict with the British. The revolutionists apparently have an idea of defending Thrace accord- ing to messages from Athens. Three revolutionary generals are in charge in Athens which is quiet Warships Arriving. Warships manned by revolutionists bave arrived from the Greek islands. The crews paraded the streets yester- day and demonstrated in front of the British and other legations but no dis- orders are reported. Saloniki according to the same gource in Athens is equally quiet and well regulated, The officers of the Constantinian regiments have been given permission to continue their du- ties on the promise they will make no trouhle, The report that P. ‘m'fl Paul, young- est son of former King Constantine of | Greece is a prisoner of revolutionists on hoard the school ship Elli is with- out foundation, according to a Reu- ter's dispatch from Athens. British Policy Changes London, Sept. 28.—(By Associated Press)—The abdication of King Con- stantine of Greece, making again pos- sible cooperation hetween Premier Lloyd George and ex-Premier Venize- los may cause a lightning change in Great Britain's policy toward the Turks, according to well informed circles today. It is asserted that a possible new | conjunction of these two former co- workers is the explanation of the studied attitude of pessimism, which since yesterday has been radiating from 10 Downing street where this morning much apprehension was ex- pressed regarding possible war-like acts of the Turks in the vicinity of Chanak. May Effect Reorganization With Constantine out of the w fs claimed there will be once more a chance of reorganizing the best fo of Greece under Venizelos whose Cre4 tan soldiers were the backbone of the | army until Constantine replaced the officers with his own sympathizers. It is pointed out that the present revolutionists in Greece are reported to be not only pro-Venizelist, but pro- ally and further that they are men who believe heart and soul in the greater Greece. It is not helieved that | they will yield Thrace at least to the Turks without a struggle. New Phase Of Question Among military observers familiar with the situation it is not doubted that an entirely new phase of the whole Near East situation is being ap- | proached. Tt is generally reported that Mr. Lloyd George was reluctant to abandon the policy toward the lat Abdicates Throne EX-KING CONSTANTINE RETIRING HING I3 READY T0° FIGHT) Gonstantine Would Lead Armies of Greeks in Battle MAKES PLER ,FOR UNITY In Message to l’uhlir. He Urges That Undivided Supmrl Be& Given Crown Prince George Who Had Ascended to His Throne, . Athens, Sept. 28, (By Associated Press) —King Constantine’s abdica- tion came after dramatic scenes, with the palace surrounded by an angry mob of revolutionists demanding his dethronement Had Threatened Sovereign, It was not until the mob threat- ened to seize the person of the sov- ereign that an emissary appeared at a window of the palace and an- nounced the abdication. Gen. Papoulas had previously been sent to treat with the revolutionists, but, finding his ehtreaties unavailing, joined their cause himself. The gov- ernment then sent a second envoy, but the mob was obdurate, declaring: “We are resolved to dethrone the author of Greece's misery."” Constantine's Message, Constantine addressed the following message to the Greek people: “Yielding to the solemnly expressed will of the Greek people I returned to Greece in December, 1920, and re- assumed my royval duties. I declared then and took a solemn oath that I would respectfully observe the ar- ticles of the constitution. “This declaration corresponded both with my private desire and that of the Greek people as well as the in- terests of our country. Within the limits of the constitution T did every- thing humanly possible for the de- fense of the interests of the nation. TUrges Unity of Effort. “Today regrettable misfortunes have led our country into a critical situa- ticn but Greece as in so many other instances in the course of her cen- turies long history will again over- come her difficulties and will continue in her glorious and brilliant path, pro- |vided she faces the danger with a united front and is assisted by her powerful friends ‘Not wishing to leave in the mind anybody the slightest suspicion by remaining on the throne I prevented to however a slight degree the sacred unity of the Greeks and the a tance of our friends I have abdicated the royal power. sks Support for George. my eldest son, The en- him, of that, have “From this moment, Prince George, is your King. tire nations will rally around will assist him with all its forces and the cost of all sacrifices in his difficult work. “As for myself another opportunity me to sacrifice myself once more for Greece and I shall be still happier when 1 see my people whom 1 have surround their new concord and lead 1 am happy that has been given loved perfect so much king with the fatherland to fresh glory and fresh | greatness Ready to Fight. sacrifice is slight. T am pre- to fight at the head of the in the interests of the country government and people such service useful to “My pared army if the Greek should conside the fatherland. “CONST, TINE.” Cop Arrests Brother, Shoots Man Who Interferes W. Va., Sept. 28.—Harvey Napier, a young policeman, fired a bullet into the breast of his brother Jast night when the latter, at the head of a mob attempted to rescue a third brother from the custody of the blue- coat at the entrance to the local jail Thomas Napier lies close to death in a hospital with a bullet lodged a few inches from his heart. Taylor Napier is in custody. He will be arraigned on a charge of disorderly conduct at Kenova, (Continued on Page Fourteen). a carnival, ‘Fleet Sails Out Of Nor- folk Under Orders From Head Of Navy Department. Greek Battleship Averoff Starts Through Straits Despite Warnings. Washington, Sept. 28. — Secretary Denby announced today that the 13 destroyers ordered to proceed from Norfolk to Constantinople are the Hatfield, Gilmore, Fox, Kane, Hoskins, Bainbridge, McFarland, Overton, Sturtevant, King, Barry and Goff. The date of their departure has not been announced, Must Not Fortify Constantinople, Sept. 28 (By Assoe clated Press)—The Turkish nationale ists have notified the allied high come mand that théy will not tolerate the fortification of certain points in the so-called neutral zones along the Dardanelles. Continuance of the work ot fortification will be looked upon by the Kemalists as warranting military action their representative Hamid |Bey informed the allied commander | Brig. Gen. Harrington. The Turkish troop movements con« tinue and yesterday for the fifth time they violated the neutral zones tak- ing positions in tlie regions of Dums« brek, Lampoaki, Aghkalir and Sang- |akeli. : Cavalry Forces Advancing | Cavalry is advancing on Asmali- Tepe, apparently with the object of foulating the Lritich advance posts at Keppez and aid bas been sent to the latter. Despite thes= movements a com- raunjecation fromn the Kemalists yes- teraay declar>d they would respect the neutrality of the straits pending an armistice coaference and Gen. Harrington has sent a message to Mustapha Kemal Pasha at Smyrna urging an ear'y meeting of the Brit- ish and Kemalist generals at Mu- dania or Ismid. May Bombaid Averoff. The Greek batieship Averoff, the crew of which mutine® yesterday is steaming for Piraeus Fhrough the Durdanelles and is in danger of bombardment by the Kemalist artile lery concealed i the hills. The al- lfed naval -~uthorities here are hope- ful that she will escape unscathed, as she is leaving Turkish waters at their request. 3 The sultan's cabinet the military governer of Constantinople and the responsible law cffices are taking all measures to preserve order and safe- guard life in the event of a Venizelist uprising Bar-rooms Closed. One of the first acts of the Kemal- ist administration in the reconquered territory has been the confiscation of all alcohol beverages and the closing of all bars. The Turkish nawspapers tinople that they may soon expect steps to be taken in this city. An Angora official communique contains announcement of the nomin- ation of a Kemalist governor for Chanak Kalesi from which it says the last 350 inhabitants were evacuated yesterday. Athens, Sept. 28. (By Assoclated Press)—The first phase of the Greek revolution has ended with the abdica- tion of King Constantine in favor of Crown Prince George and the tumult has sufficiently subsided, while the next steps are preparing, to allow a retrospect of what has occurred. No Bloodshed Thus Far, In the first place the revolution so far has been bloodless. Insurgent troops from the Greek islands where the movement had its inception, land- ed at Piraeus, entered the capital and now are barracked in the publie buildings occupying the city without hloodshed. The royalists under Gen. Constan- tinopolous commanding the district and Col. Soutos, commanding the gar- | rison, attempted armed resistance against the rebels but the Venizelist element under Gen. Papangoulos op- posed the movement, outwitted the other faction, took possession of the prefecture of police, arrested Col. Soutos and finally became masters of the situation. The royalist troops were led back to their quarters. Had Planned Resistance. King Constantine's manifesto ab- dicating in favor of his eldest son followed. The king at first intended |to resist the insurrectionary move- ment, his generals and Prince Nich- olas, his brother, advising such a |course but the monarch soon recog- Inized the impossibility of making an |effective resistance and the counter [revolutionary preparations were or- dered stopped The next step was taken by the civilians. The leaders of the Venizel- ist party went to meet the leaders of the military movement and held a | conference at which the organization of a new government and the dynas- tic question were discussed. Even the question of proclaiming a repub- lic if such a step seemed necessary was taken up by the conferees May Object To King. It is reported that a section of the revolutionary army is imbued with the (Continued on Fourteenth Page)s iiere warn the inhabitants of Constan- T