Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 21, 1914, Page 1

< Belgian Army Retreated Toward Antwerp Without Having Been Engaged by the Invaders GERMAN FORCE IS FOLLOWING UP MOVEMENT French Troops Claim Brilliant Success in Alsace, Especially Between Muelhausen and Altkirch—Germans Retired on | the Rhine, Leaving Many Prisoners and 24 Guns—In Lorraine the Germans Forced the French Troops to Re- treat—No News Has Been Received of Any Naval Movements. London, Aug. 21, 120 a. m.—The Germans ‘have at last occupled Brus- sels, but in Alsace they seem to be making no.alvance. The latest re- port is that the French have recap- tured Muelhausen and it still seems true that after eif jteen days of fight- ing, there are n; German troops on French soil. 2 On Germany’s eastern frontier there has been ccf.siderable outpost fighting, which would indicate that the Rus- sians are completing their work of concentrating. There has, however, ‘been no big collision in this region as yot. Austria is too much engaged with Russta and with the need of help- ing Germany to make much progress in_her campaign against Servia. No news whatever has been receiv- ed of any naval movements, either in the North sea of the Mediterranean. “The death of Pius Pius will be made 1 e occasion for aaother effort to bring mbout pece. It s stated that when th: ro ‘ve meets in Rome to elect & new pope it will send an appeal to . rring nations for peace and will ask the United States to ald it in bringing about traanquility. According to the small amount of pews that has been allowed to come in from something like normal conditions prevail in the German cap- ital. The priee of food is declining and mow that the troop movements have been accomplished a resumption of general work on railways is beginning. Confirmation has been received of the report that Emperor William has ordered resistance to any effort that Japan may make to seize Kiao-Chow. GERMANS ENTER BRUSSELS BELGIANS RETIRE TO ANTWERP Strong Columns of German Troops Are Following Up the Movement. Paris, Aug. 20, 11 p. m—The Ger- man cavalry have occupied Brussels. This official announcement was made tonight. _Strong columns are follow- up this movement. e Belgian army {s retiring on Antwerp, without having been engas- ‘d by the Germans. Along with the announcement of the fall of Drussels_the official statement says: “Our troops have met with brilliant success in Alsace, especially between Muelhausen and Altkirch. The + Germans, retiring on the Rhine, left in our hands many prisoners and 24 guns, six of which were captured aft- er a sharp struggle by our infantry. “In Lorraine, the day was less for- tunate for us. Our advanced troops found themselves faced by exception- ally strong positions. They ~were forced by a counter-attack to fall back in 2 body, which is solidly establish- ed on the Seille and along the canal from the Marne to the Rhin The official statement continues: “In conformity with a prearranged plan, the Belgian field army retreatad ©on the entrenched camp of Antwerp, after brilliantly fulfilling their duty as @ictated Dby the strategical -situation, ang delaying for a fortnight the Ger- man passage of the Meuse. Antwerp Well Forti “Antwerp has a double role. It is a gormidable entrenched camp, fortified most modern lines, and is the base from which the Beigian army can threaten the German flank and cu- operate effectively with the allies. “The Antwerp defenses consist of fthree fortifications, whose power of resistance can be heightened by flood- ing a large area around all the works. Antwerp is fully equipped with the most perfect appliances. To besiege the fortress the Germans would have to detach imposing forces and a large slege train. This they are not likeiy 0 do” | BELGIAN ARMY IS SHORT ON CAVALRY, ot Strong Enough to Repel Germany's Mounted Men. Paris, Aug. 20, 5.24 p. m—The Temps thla afternoon publishes an explana- tion of why the seat of the Belgian was transferred from to The statement, to an ous member of cabinet, 1§ as follows: “The z army h#e not sufficient caval- engage ~=* ==~ +he vast curtain horsemen which covers the Meuse and banks o, ver is advancing towards Brussels. eapital was exposed to a sudden and it was simple prudence to Tetire AN PRESS ON & JAPANESE ULTIMATUM. Expert Says Japan's Policy Has Prepared for a Long Time. via Coj en and Lond: "20.11% b, &"E‘%fiegmm i . b’bnnm. S subjent of ‘much Germans and had always directed his efforts towards a rapprochement be- tween Germany and Japan, at the time of his departure from Berlin had said to Count Von Reventlow that he had been suddenly ordered to return from Berlin, when on leave. The ambas: dor had added this significant remark “I will go, and I will never return to Berlin.” German mobilization having been completed, express trains are resuming service, but still only between tae principal towns. The prohibition on the export of meat and provisions from Berlin has been almost totally wita- drawn. Maximum prices have been fixed by the authorities on rye flour, wheat flour, salt and other commodi- ties. WILL U, 8. ACT FOR CHINA IN KIAO-CHOW MATTER Chinese Government Wants Washing- ton Officials to Assume Trusteeship ‘Washington, Aug. 20.—Most signifi- cant of the day’s developments in the European situation here was the in- quiry by the Chinese government of the United States whether the latter would undertake the trusteeship of the territory of Kiao-Chow, transferring i immediately from Germany to China., China’s inquiry was understood to have been based on an acquiesence of G ny. in such.a plan hoping there- BY to avert a’'war with Japan. While officials were generally disinclined to express any opinion it was generally believed that the American govern- ment would not accept the proposal of China unless both Japan and Great Britain formally assented. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan have scrupulously avoided involving the United States in the situation and there is every indication that this at- titude will be strictly maintained. China’s endeavors to obtain the territory of Kai-Chow and at the same time preserve neutral relations with Germany, Japan and Great Bri- tain were manifest in dispatches from Pekind. China indicated clearly to the American government her firm inten- tion of remaining absolutely neutral in_any eventuality. Diplomatic despatches from Europe contained little information concern- ing the pogress of the war. Colville Barclay, charge o'affaires of the Brit- ish embassy, inquired of Secretary Bryan when ‘a decision on the cable wireless controversy might be avail- able, and learned that none had yet been reached. Announcement, how- ever, is expected to be made tomor- row. . President Wilson told callers to- day that he was deeply appreciative of the general and hearty response to his appeal asking the American people to remain neutral in their public ex- pressions on the war, Several peace organizations have asked the admin- istration’s attitude toward mass meet- ings which they had planned as a demonstration against war. The President and Mr. Bryan discussed in particular a meeting planned by a New York peace soclety. The presi- dent did not approve of the meeting, but suggested that speeches referring to individual countries in the present war be omitted. TRYING TRIP FROM MADGEBURG, GERMANY. Woman, With Six Months Babe, Got Separated From Her Husband. London, Aug. 20, 555 p. m.—Mrs. H. P. Martin of Red Bank, N. J with her baby, six months old, arr ed at the headquarters of the Ameri- can relief committee today after a trying trip from Madgeburg, Germany. They started August 3, Mr. Martin ac- companying them . He, however, be- came separated from bis family, as the crowd of foreigners was forced into the train. Mr. Martin protested, she says, that she could not go alone but the officers told her her husband was in another car. Mrs. Martin who is only 19 years old and inexperienced as a traveler, reached Berlin August 4, where she found her husband was not on board the train. By degrees she worked her way through the army mobilization to Holland gnd_reached London almost penniless. She has been unable to learn anything concerning Mr. Martin, who, however, is supposed to be stili in Germany. Mrs. Herbert C. Hoov- er, chairman of the women’s refief com- mittee. took Mrs. Martin and her baby 4> her home. AUSTRIAN TROOPS NOW IN RUSSIAN POLAND. Surprised a Detachment of 1,000 Cos- sacks While They Slept. London, Aug. 20, 7.25 p. m.—A des- patch to the Exchange Telegraph com- pany from Cracow, dated today, says that Austrian troops have occupied the town of Miechow, Russian Poland, af- ter a stiff fight with Cossacks. The Austrians surprised a_detachment of 1,000 Cossacks while they slept, and succeeded in killing or wounding 400 of them. The Austrian casualties are siven as 140. Emperor Ordered Attack on Liege. e HEe D Ly I o M4 e Ze€ K A~ m The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Ary Other Paper, and ANS OCCUPY BRUSSELS; ET WITH NO OPPOSITION correspondent of the Exchange Tel graph company sends a story origin ating in Christiania which states that Emperor William ordered the attacks by the Germans on Liege and that General Von Emmich was not respon- sible for them. KAISERER'S FAREWELL s ADDRESS TO FOOT GUARDS. Declares His Sword Will Not Be Sheathed Again Without Victory. London, Aug. 20, 9.45 p. m.—A Mar- coni wireless message from Berlin tells of the German emperor's farewell ad- dress to the first regiment of foot guards. They had assembled, the em- peror said, to pray that German arms might be blessed, so that they should be able to keep flying the flag of the Fatherland over the cnvy of its ene- mies, even if this entailed the sacri- ficing of the last drop of German blood. The sword which he had allowed to main in its sheath decade after decade, and which he now drew, must decide. and he declared could not be sheathed again without victory and honor. This war found the nation trusting in Al- mighty God and remembering the glo- rious days of old. The commander of the regiment re- newed the oath of loyalty and pro- claimed the regiment’s - unquenchable thirst for victory. To Investigate Alleged German Cruel- ties. Paris, Aug. 20, 5.10 p. m.—The gor- ernment today decided to make a thorough and comprehensive investi- gation of alleged German cruelties, the list of which is declared here to be increasing day by day. The reco~d is to include all cases since the be- ginning of the tension between France and Germany. The inquiries will be conducted systematically; witnesses will be heard and their testimony re- corded. Japan Will Meet Resistance at Kiao- Chow. London, Aug. 20, 9.32 p. m.—Accord- ing to information received in official circles here this evening, Emperor William has ordered that resistance be made to the last to Japan's attempt to oust Germany from Kiao-Chow. British Freight Steamer Threatened. Havana, Aug. 20—The captain of the British freight steamer Hostillus, from Mantevideo by way of Cienfu- Zos, reports that when 700 miles east of Cienfugos the Hostilius was ped by the German cruiser Dresden, which signalled a demand that the captain and crew give their parole not. to serve against Germany in the pres- ent war. proceeded on her course without furth- er molesting the freighter. For Relief of Horses on Battlefield. London, Aug, 20, 10:3) p. m.—The British Red Cross service may be supplemented by another humane mis- sion to the battlefields. The humane society asks for funds and volunteers for the purple cross, to_engage in re- lief work for horses. It proposes to send men to the front for the purpose of killing badly wounded horses and rescuing others. German Warship Near Vancouver. Vancouver, B. C., Aug. 20.—The fol- lowing depatch was received Prince Rupert, B. C., late today banks haye been notified by Hon. J. D, Hazen, Canadian minister of marine, of the near approach of a German warship stated to be coming to obtain coal. Authorities have been notified not to give aid to the enemy, even under threat of bombardment of the Montenegrins Continue to Advance. Paris, Aug. 20, 6.30 p. m.—A des- patch to the Havas agency from Rome says the advance of the Montenegrins in Bosnia continues. The despatch adds that Austrian aeroplanes and dropped bombs on the Montene- grin forts. The bombs, however. did no damage. 300 Alsatians to Fight For France. Paris, Aug. 20, 6.30 p. m.—Three hundred Alsatians left here for the ‘war today. They first passed before the statue of Joan of Arc and then before the Strassburg manument in the Place de la_Concorde, singing the Marseillaise, and shouting “Long Live France!” S e Approve Prohibition of Absinthe. Paris, Aug. 20, 5:40 p. m.—The Academy of Medicine has unanimously adopted a resolution congratulating the authorities upon forbidding the drinking of absinthe, “a poison which destroys or enfeebles the vitality and intellect.” Germans Burning Villages. London, Aug. 21, 5.06 a. m.—A des- patch to the Central News from Brus- sels says that one long line of burn- ing villages marked the German-ad- vance. TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUTO ACCIDENT Father and Son the VictiMle—Youth Lost Control of Machine. Winsted, Conn.,, Aug. 20.—Edward Fritz, aged 63, and his son, Walter, aged 18 were seriously injured in an automobile accident between Cole- brook River ang Riverton tonight. The youth was driving the machine when he lost control and it overtunrned in a gutter. Mr. Fritz, the elder, is in the county hospital here. He has a broken nose and injuries about th head and body. His son, Walter, is at his home in a serious condition. Cardinal Gibbons Sails Today. Baltimore, Md, Aug. 20.—Cardinal Gibbons will sail from New York for Naples on the White Star liner Cano- pic tomorrow afternoon. He will be accompanied by Rev. Louis R. Stick- ney. chancellor of the Baltimore arch- diocese, Who will act as his secre- tary in’the conclave at the Vatican. _An extensive deposit of asphalt of high_quality has been discovered in the ~“lippines. A m— - The captain of the Hostilius signalled his refusal and the Dresden on Wednesday flew over the mountains Cabled Paragragphs Bomb Thrown in Rome Bound Train. Parls, A:c.é: 1.40 p. m—A GNI:- tch to the Havas agency from Dles says that a bomb thrown today at the first class t of a train bound for Rome exploded and injured a number of travelers. Provide Work For Women in'Londo.n London, Aug. 20, 1105 p. m.—The American’ woran's war relief society has leasea a factory which will ac- commodate 200 workers, the Intention being to privide employment there for that many needy women. They will make garments for soldiers and call- ors in hospitals. Bulgarians OFer Services to France. Paris, Aug. 20, 525 p. m.—Grecian subjects to the number of 380, all of whom fought In the recent Balkan wars, as well as a large number of Italians, offered their services today to the French military authorities. So many walt to enlist under the flag of the republic that it has been found necessary to extend the time limit on acceptance, Otherwise the maximum strength of many corps would be ob- tained immediately. HEAVIEST THUNDER STORM OF SEASON AT WINSTED. Barn Struck by Lightning and Burned —A Number of Trees Struck. Winsted, Conn., Aug. 20.—A large ‘arn on Wallin's Hill owned by Andrew Weigold was struck by lightning to- night and burned to the ground. The building and contents were valued at '$5,000, partly insured. This scetion of the state was swept by the storm, which was the heaviest thunder storm of the season. A number of trees were struck by lightning. STORM IN TORRINGTON CAUSED PANIC IN THEATRE. Fuse in Moving Picture House Burned Out—No One Hurt. Torrington, Conn., Aug. 20.—A heavy electrical storm passed over Torring- ton and vicinity tonight. A fuse in the Park theatre, a moving picture house, burned out and caused a_small panic among the spectators. No one was hurt. The local fire department was called out to aseist in fighting a fire on the Alvord farm in Goshen. A barn was burned. By the time the apparatus arrived there was nothing for the fire- men to do, as the building had been destroyed. SEVERELY SHOCKED BY BOLT OF LIGHTNING. Young Man Rendered Unconscious at Southington, Southington, Cgnn., Aug. 20.—Frank Walsh of High street was slightly burned and rendered unconscious for a time and Miss Bessie Nagle, ih ‘whom he was walking, was severely shocked by a bolt of lightning during a heavy thunder storm tonight. Walsh has one of his hands burned and he s partly blinded, but it is not thougnt his injuries are serious. Miss Nagle ‘was completely unnerved. The storm Wwas one of the heaiest of its kind here. The lightning was incessant. Several trees were struck and splintered. Lightning Interrupted Dance. Bristol, Conn., Aug. 20—A terrific thunder clap, accompanied by a sharp bolt of lightning, suddenly interrupted a dance at Lake Compounce tonight. A Woman whose name could not be learn- ed was stunned by the shock in the ladies’ dressing roo mof the hall, and she was unconsclous for several min- utes. After being revived she was able to leave for her home. Barn Burned at Rockville. Rockville, Conn.,, Aug. 20.—A large barn owned by W. E. Orcutt in Vernon was struck by lightning tonight and burned. Three horses perished, but 15 head of cattle ' were saved. The loss is estimated at $3,500. $10,000 at Fort Terry. Fort Terry, N. Y., Aug. 20—Fire of unknown origin destroyed one of the Quartermaster’s storehouses at Fort Terry, N.Y. yesterday morning, to- gether with the contents which in- cluded such valuable furniture be- longing to the ocers. The military fire organization extinguished the fire in two hours. The total loss is esti- mated at $10,000. Unknown Man Killed in New Britain. New Britain, Conn., Aug. 20.—An unindentified man, about 60 years old, was killed by a New Britain-bound trolley car from Hartford tonight. The accident occurred at the junction of Dwight and Stanley streets. The body was badly mangled. Prince of Wales Marched. London, Aug. 20, 5 p. m.—The Prince of Wales at the head of a_detachment of Grendaler guards, marched through London today and was given an en- thusiastic reception. DEVELOPMENTS IN EUROPEAN WAR. ‘The Germans have taken Brussels, the capital of Belgium, already rich in warfares' history and in art and culture. It was here that the Duke of Wellington danced at night and sallied forth in the morning to meet his army at Quatre Bras for the battle of Waterloo. Once strongly fortified, the capital for years had been without armament with whizh to resist attack. The German army, it was official- 1y reported last night, was pressing its advantage in Brussels oy throwing large numbers of troovs into the city, while the Belgians ‘were retreating unmolested on Ant- werp, to which city the seat of gov- ernment was moved a few days 2go. The officlal announcement of the German victory at Brussels did Dot mentlon the casualties of elther e. French official advices stated that Muelhausen, in Alsace, has been re- captured by the French from the Germans, who were said to be ce- treating on the Rhine; but in Lor- raine it was admitted the German had forced the French to fall back. on their bases. The Russians claimed successes in outpost ekirmishes on the Austrian and German frontiers. Confirmation was received last night of the report that Emperor William had ordered resistance to any Japanese effort to seize Kiao- Chow. e Financial World is More Cheerful DOMESTIC SITUATION MOVING INTO SMOOTHER WATER. BANKS RELEASED FUNDS Thers is a Broader Inquiry for Com- mercial Paper—Some Loans Have Been Renewed at 6 Per Cent—Pro- toctive Measures Must be Taken Be- fore Stock Exchange Reopens. New York, Aug. 20.—Except for the stock exchange and the foreign ex- change situation, where the deadlock remains unbroken, there is increasing evidence that the domestic financial situation is moving into smoother wa- ters. Advices to local banks which are of a more cheerful temor than were recently received bear out these indi- cations. Financial institutions all over the country are releasing funds with more freedom than was deemed possi- ble a week ago, and the mercantile world is being heartened by a broador inquiry for commercial paper. In the jmoney market today some loans were Tenewed at six per cent, but the pre- vailing rate was nearer seven per cent. Foreign Exchange Complicated. The foreign exchange situation was made more complicated by the ut lack of Reichmarks, suggesting abso lute interruption with Berlin. Sight drafts on London were up 2 1-2 cents to 5.02 1-2, while cables at 5.05, a rise of 3 cents, attested to the scarcity of bills. Brokers in exchange were dis- couraged at the failure of definite re- sults from yesterday's conference and now look to Washington for a solution of the problem. Stock Exchange Situation. Regarding the stock exchange situa- tion, there were rumors. of formation in a tentative way of a banking syndi- cate aggregating at least $200,000,500 designed to support the market once operations are resumed. Needless to say, these rumors lacked confirmation in authoritative quarters, but it is gen- erally believed nrotective measures of this or some character will be under- taken before the exchange reopens. Bank of England Shows Increased Gold Holdings. Communication with Italy was moze open today, a leading bank announcing its ability to forward credits to that country in moderats amounts. _ The most interesting news from abroad Wwas the statement of the Bank of England, which showed increased gold holdings’ of $25,000,000 and a gain jn otier securities of '$140,000,000 despite a further marked decrease of clear- ings. General news bearing on domestic financial conditions included postpone- ment of action on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway dividend, an advance in wire prices by a subsidiary of the United States Steel corporation and further suspension of operations by various industrial companie: DEATH OF POPE'S SISTER CLOSELY FOLLOWED PONTIFF'S. Nothing But $10,000 Insurance Left to Family by His Holiness. Romé, Aug. 20.—The body of Pope Pius X, whose end came peacefu.y this morning, has been laid out in state for thousands to look upon. The pathos of his passing has been ac- centuated by the death tonight of his sister Anna. Always she was at ais bedside in times of sickness, and she was kneeling near him when he died The sister was assisted from the room and collapsed soon afterwards. Dr. Amici attended her, but alarming symptoms developed, with high fever, from which she did not rally. It is reported that the pope left nota- ing to his family, but shortly before his death he arranged for life insur- ance to the amount of $10,000 in favor of his surviving sisters. Nothing else goes to his family. The will of the pope was read today in the presence of Cardinal Merry del Val, but it has not been officially made public. The death of the pontiff has been the cause of intense grief to the papal sec retary of state, who today could not refrain from tears, even in the pres- ence of strangers. He said: “T have lost the one dearest to my heart. He was more than pontiff, more than master; he was my second father.” Contrary to custom, the cardinals up to noon had not received an invitation to go to the vatican for the first meet- ing after the death of the pope. The delay was due to the absence from Rome of Cardinal Seraphin Vannutelli, dean of the sacred college, by whom such invitation must be issued. Cardinal . Vannutelli was in Naples when he received the message from Cardinal Merry del Val announcing the grave condition of the pope. He tosk the night train for Rome, but shortly after leaving Naples a dynamite bomb exploded in the train, woulding ten of the passengers. The cardinal was not injured, but was obliged to wait for the next train. t.: Cardinal Vannutelll is almost blind, is stone deaf, and so weakened by nervous prostration, from which he wer Creole, Liverpool: has suffered for years, that it is pos- sible he may not be able to perform. DEATH OF FATHER FRANCIS XAVIER WERNZ. I lliness Superinduced by Anxiety Over War. Rome, Aug. 20, 11.30 a. m. via Parls, 9.15 p. m—Father Francis Xavier Wernz, known as “The ‘Black Pope” died early this morning from diabetes. His fatal illnesn was. su- perinduced by his anxiety over the war. He had constantly prayed that victory should rest on the Austro- German but he was equally an- xious as to the fate of the Jesuits in France, German and Austria. Father Wernz was general of the Society qf Jesus, and it is considered doubtful “whether a conclave for the clection of his successor can be held during the war, as the provincials of the different countries must come to Rome for that purpose. This would be_exceedingly difficuit as they do not enjoy the eame privileges as the car- inals. Fat Movements of Steamships. _Bondonsed Telegrams ly ship Cull from Vera Maurice Masterlinck has volunteer- ed for service in the Belgian army. He is 52 years old. William H. Gault, formerly a sport- ing - authority in-New York, died in Cincinnatl, aged 58 years. The coal pockets of Nelson Bros. Coal Co, in Brooklyn were destroyed by fire at a loss of $100,000. The_suj arrived in New Y Mrs. E. H. Harriman has contri- buted $1,000 to the Red Cross fund, bringing the total up to 3$24,469. The United Sta torpedo boat des- troyer Nicholson was launched in the Cramp shipyards at Philadelphia., The Senate foreign relations com- ‘mittes ordered a favorable report on the peace treaty negotiated with Peru. President Wilson nominated Gilbert C. Higgins to be postmaster at Wav- erly, R. succeeding George D. Ge- nung. Burglars entered the heme of Mrs. Oscar Tasigl Stockbridge, Mass., and escaped with jewelry valued $25,000. Hugh R. Maitland, manager of the George R. Zabriskie Flour Co, of Newark, N. J., committed suicide by hanging. Colonel Thomas R. Birch, United State Minister to Portugal notified the State Department of his arrival in Lisbon. A bill introduced by Senator Hitch- cock prohibits the puschase in the United States of bonds of any coun- try at war. The Grand Trunk Pacific liner Prince Albert has been wrecked on a reef in Chatham Straits. The passengers and crew were rescued. Rodman Law, the parachute jumper, was refused permission to jump from the top of the nmew Customs House tower in New York. Captain Andrew Weiding, command- er of the revenue cutter Rush, died in Seattle from injuries received in an automobile accident. Street car service at Northampton, Mass., is tied up by a strike of con- ductors and motormen. There has been no disturbance. Jacques Depolli Brooklyn man- ufacturer, was killed when his auto- mobile overturned at Brentwood, L. L He was 70 years old. Four hundred Americans have chartered the Italian steamer Mafaldi at Genoa at a cost of $200,000 and will sail for New York today. The steamer Victoria arrived s! Be- attle from Nome Alaska, carying $200- 000 in gold bullion from the placer mines of Seward Peninsula. More than 600 glove workers at Gloversville, N. Y., are threatening to strike unless their demands for an in- crease in wages are granted. Herman A. Flurscheim, drygoods merchant and member of the firm of Franklin, Simon & Co., of New York, died of complication of diseases. The races for the Sir Thomas Lip- ton trophy to be held at the Columbia Yacht Club of Chicago, were called off at the request of Sir Thomas Lipton. Two more cases of typhoid fever were reported in the branch work- house on Harts Island. This makes 14 cases admitted to the isolation ward. . Judge William 8. C: in superior court chambers, apppointed Edward T. Ryan temporary receiver of the Mullins Clothing Company of Water- bury. About 50 machinists in the plant of the W. J. Rainey Coal & Coke Co., at Uniontown, Pa., went on strike be- cause of the installation of a time clock. To prove he had an iron stomach, Thomas Gergen, a nironworker of Ho- boken, N. J. ate six hardshell crabs, shells’ and ail. He is expected to re- cover. The Senate in executive ssssion con. firmed the nomination of Roscoe Ir- win, of Kingston, to be collector of in- ternal revenue for the 1ith district of New York. According to the will of the late Edwin Morris the Chicago packer, which has been filed in London, he left an estate in England amounting to $273,1 George P. Decker, of Rochester, former Deputy State Attorney-Gen- eral, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Suk preme Court. The three-masted schooner Clifford White, from Machias, Me., is reported [* in distress off Handkerchief Shoals Lightship. A revenue cutter has gone to her assistance. Phi Ledig, 42 years old, lost his life in a fire which partly destroyed a lodging house on Park Row, New York. The fire, caused by a cigarette, did $1,000 damage. Mrs. Dora Cohen of New York, a bride of eight months, attempted sui- cide by boiling a box of match heads in a coffee pot and drinking the li- quid. She will recover. William Wall, an insane convict, who June shot and seriously wounded a guard at the Morris Plains State Hospital at Morristown, N. J., escaped from that institution. Henry Harris, 64 years old, a native of Germany and widely known throughout New England as a sales- man for wholesale jewelry houses for many years, died suddenly at his home in Hartford. Arthur Goodsky of Collinsville, died at St. Francis hospital yesterday from injuries received in an automobile ac- cident earlier in the week. Goodsky while riding on the step of a machine was thrown off and his skull fraetur- ed. A great union labor demonstration is to Le held on Labor Day by the Hartford Building Trades Alliance. It will be state-wide in character and 5,000 men are expected to be in line. New York, Aug. 20. —Sailed: Steam-|A southern barbecue will be served at Charter Oak park, Total Girculat’ ‘s the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population OVATION FOR GENERAL CARRANZA New Provisional President of Mexico Given Enthusi- astic Reception When He Entered Mexico City - 150,000 PERSONS GIiflWpED THE LINE OF MARCHi Entered the Mexican Capital Yesterday Noon—Not the Slight« est Disorder Shown as Carranza and His Staff Passed Through the Cheeri Crowds — Showered Wil Flowers and Confetti and Greeted With Cries of “Long Live Carranza!” Long Live the Constitutional Govern« ment.” Mexico City, Aug. 20.—General Ven- ustiano Carranza, the supreme chief of the Mexican revolution and from to- day provisional president of the re- public, entered the capital at noon. He was given an enthusiastic reception by the crowds on the streets. 150,000 on Line of March. It is estimated that more than 150,- 000 persons crowded the line of march of the new president and his followers, which extended from the of Atzcapotzaico to the national palace, a. distance of six miles. Not the slight- ests dlsorder was shown as General Carranza and his staff passed through the cheering crowds which showered him with flowers and confett! and from which came cries of “Long live Car- ranza!" “Long live the constitutional- ist governmen At dawn today the constitutionalist troops began forming at short inter- vals in line along the .entire distance alon which the victorious lead- er was to pass. Back of the troops were ranged the sightseers, and every roof and balcony also heid spectators. Keys Delivered to Carranza. It was near noon when General Car- ranza_ mounted on a superb horse and accomipanied by his staff and the gen- erals of the northwest, the central and the northeast division of the constitu- tionalist army, left Atzcapolzalco, es- corted by a_squadron of cavalry and the Fourth Sonora battalion of infan- try, yhich acted as the guard of honor. On reaching the city limitss the col- umn was met by the mavor and the city council of the capital, who de- livered to General Carranza the keys of the city. Artillery Fired Salute, After this ceremony the cavalcade continued on to the histeric Chapul- tepec castle, where two batteries of ar- tillery fired a salute in honor of the new chief executive. Here the parade turned toward the beautiful Pazo De Le Reforma avenue, which was de- signed by the unfortunate Empress Carlotta which leads from the castle to the national palace. School Children Sing. Along this section of the line of march were grouped hundreds school children dressed in white, eachl one carrying a bouquet and the Mex- ican flag. As za passed they' sang a hymn written for the occa« sion _ entitled “Union and Liberty.” n the procession reached the national theatre it haited in order that the chief executive might receive at the hands of a delegation of workmen the flag of President Madero, dropped at that very spot on the fateful 9th of February, 1913, the date of the Hu« ejta-Diaz uprising. Cheers For Carranza. Passing down the Avenida San Fran- cisco, the crowds gave the new presi- dent a continuous ovation. This av- enue leads to the historic square known as the Plaza de la Constitutional, the cathedral and the national and muni- cipal palaces forming its sides. Here an immense throng Rad been gathered since early in the morning and voci- ferously cheered General Carranza as he passed through the main entrance of the national palace. Troops Pass in Review. A few moments after he had enter- ed, President Carranza appeared on the balcony under the liberty bell and addressed the crowds, promising them a new era of real constitution- al government. The troops then pass- ed in review before the new executive a band of 200 pleces massed in & P e ntider ANl phaces Sy was & 3 of business were closed. CYCLONIC-ELECTRICAL STORM KILLS FIVE AT WILKESBARRE. Seven Severely Injured and 25 Others Painfully Hurt. ‘Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug. 20—Five per- sons were killed, seven severely in- jured and tewnty-five others less painfully hurt in this city today when a severe electrical storm, approaching a cyclone in force, swept the southern section known as the Heights and part of Wilkesbarre township. Anna Burnetsky, aged 18; Joseph Griffiths, 50, watchman; Katie Smith, 17; Helen Brazitski, Joseph Acik- azeg, nine. The watchman and two of the dead girls lost their lives in the ruins of McFarland's silk mill which was un- roofed and partially collapsed. Sev- eral other girl employes at the mill were injured. Between thirty and forty houses ‘were made inhabitable. The Hillside Congregational church ‘was moved off its foundation, Cyclone Came Without Warning. ‘The storm broke over the valley late in the afternoon and for an hour ter- riffic thunder and lightning acomp- anied a fall of rain that approached a cloudburst. The cyclone came with- out warning and abated just as sud- denly dfter working destruction over a limit area. Considerable damage was done the telegraph and telephone and trolley companies throughout the valley. Many buildings were struck by light- ning, but there was no loss of life except in this city. The silk mill destroyed was a small plant and employed about 75 persons. The big plant of the Empire Company, employing eight hundred persons and but a short distance away, escaped damage. Hundreds of Persons Homeless. Hundreds of persons were made made homeless and property loss is estimated at hundreds of thousands of dollars. Eight Killed in Narrow Area. Philadelphia, Aug. 0.—Eight per- sons were killed and property damage so widespread that it cannot be esti- mated was caused by a severe electri- cal and windstorm which passed over a narrow area of eastern Wilkesbarre, two men were killed at Shenandoah and one at Scrant«.. At Shenandoah many houses were unroofed, _trolley trafic and telesraph and telephone service were paralyzed. WAR TAX TO MAKE UP DEFICIENCY IN CANADA Includes Three Cents Per Pound on Coffee, Now on Free List. Ottawa, Ont. Aw 20.—In-the house of commons today the prime minister, Sir Robert L. Borden, announced that the term of the Duke of Connauht which ordinarily would have termi- nateq October 22, had, because of the European war. been indefinitely ex- tended. The. prime minister also an- Dounced that 320000 had been set aside for the ' purpose of assisting Canadians stranded. in England or on the continent of Europe. The finance minister, W. T. White, announced his budget propasals, whica are to make up the expected deflci- ency in the revenue of the Dominion entatled by the $50,000,000 war vote, a decline in imports and expenditures on public works. These proposals include a tax of three cents per pound on green coffee, at present on the free list, and increases in customs taxes on raw and refined sugar, spirits of all kinds, cigars, cigagettes and tobac- co, as well as increased excise duties on spirits, malt liquors and tobacco. AMERICANS IN LONDON FEEL EXASPERATED Unable to Obtain Funds Deposited for- Them at Washington. London, Aug. 20, 8:55 D. m.—Hune- dreds of Americans here today ex. presseq volubly their feelings of ex- asperation at not being able to obtain money which friends have deposited for them with the treasury depart- ment at Washington. the American embassy by appointment at one o'cviock this afternoon, having been told by the embassy officials that the money would be available then. Reaching the embassy however, they were informed that no instructions bad been received from Washington to| 'rhmm'u-y has asked Washington e em for authority to make these disburse- | ments, but without resuit. The Amer- icans ' were advised that the money | Wwould be on the cruiser Tennessee and | are much incensed because of the al-{ leged delay of the state department in | sending detailed descriptions by cable| of persons to whom money is to be| paid. It had been expected hers that all such information would be sent! by the Tennegsee. UNCERTAIN ABOUT VILLA'S INTENTIONS, Troops Under His Command Estl- mated at Forty Thousand. Washington, .Aug. 20—Official re- ports to the Waschington government today estimated the number of troops | in command of General Villa in north- ern Mexico at no less than forty| thousand men. This is a much larger | number than had been supposed and is | the result of several weeks of re- cruiting during the lull which followed Huerata’s abdication. 1 Administration officials are uncer- tain about Villa's intentions. They{ have ous assurances that he does | not intend to begin a counter revolu- | tion, but his preparations, it is ed-| mitfed, have a sinister aspect. H 13 THUNDER STORMS 1 FOLLOWED BY HAIL ! $100,000 Damage to Tobacco Crops i | New York State. Corning, N, Y., Aus. 20—A hatl- storm which followed a series of thir- teen thunder storms in the last 48 hours did damage estimated at $100,- 000 to the tobacco crop in the Che- mung River valley and vicinity this oon. Hailstones of large size stripped the leaf tobacco from the stems, ruining the promising crop which was nearly ready for cutting. Monoplane Brought Down by Riflemen. Brussels, via Paris, Aug. 19, 8 p. m. A German monoplane was 'brought down by riflemen today at Steerebeck. only a few miles to the east of Brus- sels. The pilot, an officer, had in his possession three revolvers. bombs and interesting military notes. His legs were broken by the fall, but notwith- standing his injuries he endeavored to discharge his weapons. Chore Boy Charged with Robbery. Winsted, Conn., Aug. 19. —John Gosch, chore boy at the summer home in Colebbrook, of L. J. Phelps, a New York lawyer, was arrested today by Sheriff Middlebrooks, charged ~with having robbed the Phelps place. Japaness Cruiser at San Francisco. San Francisco, Calif, Aug. 19—The' Japanese cruiser Idzumo fro San Di- ego entered San Francisoo harbor this afternoon. She was boarded inside the 'Gate by the Japanese consul-gneral. A I GO il .o