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LVIL—NO. 119 NORWICH, CONN., FRIDAY, MAY 21, 1915 " TEN PAGES PRICE TWO CENTS .The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Any Of‘:‘,o‘ Paper, and Its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population ITALY IS POISED; " READY T0 STRIKE !talian‘ParIiament Has Conferred Full Powers On the Government to Make All Decisions in Case of War PARIS CELEBRATED ACTION OF ITALIAN SOLONS Nevs From Rome ’Greatly Delayed in Reaching the United States, and It is Quite Possible That Italy Has Already Entered the European Struggle—Austro-Germans are Pushing Still Further Their Successes of the Past Several Weeks in Galicia—Only Artillery Duels are Possible in Belgium and France, Owing to Bad Weather and Soggy Ground—British Political Leaders are Busily Engaged in the Formation of a New Government. ‘While latest advices from the Italian eapital make no reference to an official declaration of war by Italy against Austria they do announce that the Jtalian parliament has conferred full powers on the government to make all decisions in case of war for the de- fence of the state. This is taken to mean that Italy is about to strike, if she has not already done so. Paris is celebrating the announcement of the Italian parliament’s action as if war had been declared and it is quite pos- sible that this is so, for news from Rome has been greatly delayed in reaching the United States. Except for a continuation of the heavy fighting in Galicia, where the Austro-Germans are declared to be pushing still further their successes of several weeks past, military operations are almost at a standstill. In the west, in Belgium and France, bad weather and soggy ground have prevented almost all troop operations and virtually made artillery duels the sole method of offensive and defensive. No change of any moment are record- ed b ythe war chancellories of any of the combatants along this line. The fighting throughout Galicia is in- creasing in intensity, according to Pe- trograd and the Austro-German forces which have crossed the River San are spreading over the vicinity of Jaros- lau, Radawa and Seniawa. To the south of Przemysl the Teutons have taken Russian advance trenches, but at the cost of enormous sacrifice, ac- cording to an admission of Petrograd. In the north the Russians are still pressing the Germans in the Shavli region, pushing them back on a wide front. The British political leaders are busily engaged in the formation of a new government, in which Premier Asquith and Foreign Secretary Grey will _continue to hold = their present portfolios. New civil heads of the admiralty and war offices are loked for, with possibly Andrew Bonar Law, the opposition leader, or Chancellor Lloyd George as war minister and A. J. Balfour as first lord of the ad- miralty. ROME t™N A STATE OF EXPECTATION AN FEARMENT. Only in Period of Wars of Independ- ence Can a Parrallel Be Found. Rome, Mal 20, 1.25 p. m., Via Paris, May 21, 150 a. m.—This day will be historic for the new Italy. The whole capital is in a state of expectation and fearment. Only in the period of the wars of independence can a parallel be found. The names of those who contributed to the unification of the country—Victor Emmanuel II, Cavour, Garibaldi, Mazzini and a hundred oth- er patriots—have been on the lips of the people; their praises have been sung and the wish has been exprass- ed By all to emulate them. Although all the people of Rome ap- appear to e in accord, the authori- placed guards around fthe Piazza DI Monte Citorio, in which stands the parliament building and threw a cor- don of troops around the Austrian em- bassy, in order to prevent any nuto- ward incident owing to the excitement. Flags were waving evervwhere, in- cluding the British, French, Russian, Serbian and Montenesrin which fre- quently were cheered by the crowds. ‘When_the sitting of the chamber of deputies began there were present 482 deputies, out of 500, the absentees re- maining away on account of illness. The deputies especial applauded were those who wore military uniforms and who had asked permission for leave from their military duties to be present in the chamber today. All the tributes were overflowing. In that for the diplomatic body were seated the American ambassador, Thomas Nelson Page and his staff. The former mayor of New York George B. McClellan, occupied a seat in the president’s tribune. A few minutes before the session began, the poet, Gabriel D’Annunzio, one of the strongest advocates of war, appeared in the rear of the public tri- bune, which was so crowded that it seemed impossible to squeeze in any- body else. But the moment the peo- ple saw D'Annunzio they lifted him shoulder high and passed him over their heads to the first row. The entire chamber and all those occupying the other tribunes rose and applauded for five minutes, crying “Viva D’Annunzio!” No representatives of Germany, Austria or Turkey were seen in the diplomatic tribune. MEMBERS OF ITALIAN CABINET MAINTAIN SILENCE But Action of Parliament is Taken as Virtually a Declaration of War. Roms May 20, 3.20 p. m., Via Paris May 21, 4.00 a. m.—All members of the cabinet maintain absolute silence re- gardirg: what step will follow the ac- tion ot the chamber of deputies today in conferring upon the government full powers to make war. Former min- isters and other men prominent in public affairs declare, however- that the action _of parliament virtually was a declaration of war. WASHINGTON INTERESTED IN ITALY’S ACTION. Despatches Predict Declaration of War Before the End of the Week. Washington, May 20.—Intense inter- est—almost equalling that which Washington experienced last August, when declaraticns of war in Europe followed each other in rapid succession —prevailed today among government officials and _foreign diplomatists on receipt of advices that war between Austria and Italy was now inevitable. Some official despatches from Rome predicted an actual declaration of war before the end of this week. ; ‘The collapse of the triple alliance, now officially confirmed ia the Italian Green Book, and the prospective spread of thé war to new battlefields and seas, it was everywhere recog- nized, foreshadowed further confusion and entanglement of the international relations of the European powers. Only in the possible effect in Berlin on the tenor of the German answer to the recent American note was there a direct interest for the United States in the Austro-Italian developments. Some officials believed the value of the pub- lic opinion of the most powerful neu- tral remaining would be an important influence toward a most friendly reply, while others thought the cutting off of supplies through the Mediterranean would cause the German admiralty to permit little restriction in the activi- ties of submarines. In executive quarters the most scrupulous silence was maintained toward the situation as between Aus- tria and Italy, the friendship of the United States toward both countries being long established. The certain exodus from the dimin- ishing family of neutrals of a powerful nation, with the possibility that as a consequence of expected territorial ad- justments in the Balkans, Rumania, Bulgaria and Greece might be drawn into the conflict, overshadowed all else in_the war situation. Ttaly’s action was not unexpected in high official quarters. The United States has been kept closely informed af developments as the parleys at Vienna and Rome have progressed. SIR GEORGE H. FARRAR KILLED. Met Death in Railway Accident in German Southwest Africa. London, May 20, 1219 p. m—Sir George Herbert Farrar, a wealthy South African mining man, has been killed in a railroad accident in Ger- man Southwest Africa. He was in active service as assistant quarter- master-general with the Union of South Africa forces under Gen. Botha, which have invaded the German pos- session. Sir George was prominent in the political affairs of South Africa. He was sentenced to death for participa- tion in the Jameson raids, but his sen- tence was commuted to a fine of 25 000 pounds sterling. He served in th South African war. He was 56 years old, REPORTS OF BIX NAVAL BATTLE IN THE BALTIC SEA It is Stated That the Germans Have Captured Riga. London May 21. 3:33 a. m.—A des- patch to the Daily News from Copen- hagen says: “It is stated that the Germans have captured Riga, on the Gulf of Riga, in northwestern Russia. “A private despatch reports a big naval battle in the Baltic.” Baltic aside from Petrograd. The Riga is Russia’s principal port on the townlies at the head of the Gulf of Riga, 312 miles southwest of Petro- grad. It is an important industrial and commercial center, its industrites being the manufacture of machinery, railroad cars and tobacco. It has a population of about 300,000, many of whom before the war w Germans. Whitman Signs Storage Reservoir Bill. Albany, May 20.—The Machold bill, designed to provide for river regula- tion by storage reservoirs was sign- ed today by Governor Whitman, The measure would permit the establish- ment of river-regulatng districts with the right of eminent domain, each to be under the control of a board of three members, appointive.by the gov- ernor, German Submarfne Lost. London. May 20, 1.20 p. m.—The Ev- ening News has received a dispatch from its Copenhagen correspondent sayin gthat the report is curr’nt in Cerman naval circles that s venteen German submarines have beef lost since February 18, the date of the commencement of the submarine blockade of England o @ Cabled&&' fagraphs 3 Unio» . * uders See Asquith. Lop~ . a4y 20, 4:33 p. m.—A. J. Bal® .rd Lansdowne and Andrew Bon. ~w the Unionist leaders, called at Pr__aier's residence today and con- ferred with the Premier, Foreign Sec- retary Grey and Home Secretary Mc- Kenna, representing the Liberals. Australian General Wounded. London, May 20, 3:35 a. jm——A British casualty list issued today in- cludes the names of 170 officers and 1,400 men. Nine hundred casualties in the Australian ranks on the Galli- poli Peninsula are reported as well as naval losses of 160 in the same area. The list of wounded is headed by the name of General Sir William Birdwood, Commander-in-Chief of the Australian forces in the Dardanelles, EASTERN ORATORS WIN PRIZES AT MOHONK LAKE, Frederick W. Wenenberg of Boston College Takes First Prize, Mohonk Lake, N. Y., May 20.—Ora- tors from the Atlantic seaboard won first and second prizes tonight in the ninth annual coniest of the Intercol- legiate Peace association. There were six contestants, representing every section of the country and chosen by three elimination contests, held suc- cessively in college, state and droup of states. Their orations were judged the best of about four hundred rep- resenting twenty four states. The final prizes, awarded _tonight after a speaking contest before the members of the conference on interna- tional arbitration were distributed. Frederick W. Wennerberg of Bostgn college, representing the North Atdan- tic group, won the first prize of $100. _The conference on international ar- bitrati~n tonight heard the viers of John S. Ewart, K, C., of Toronto, re- garding the possibilities of interna- tional “coopergtion in avoiding occa- sions for war. Mr. Ewart looked for- ward Yo effective cooperation at the end of the present war when he be- lieved that territorial arrangements would be made which would aid in the avoidance of occasions for war in the future. Theodore S. Woolsey, former pro- fessor of international law at Yale university, discussed “War and Dis- armament.” If the present war end- ed in the triumph of Germany, disarm. ament, he declared, would be ompos: ble “for a philosoply bound up in mil tarism will have triumphed also. Then truly must the rest of the world arm itseif and try conclusions over again.” FLETCHER'’S FLEET SIGHTED SOUTH OF NANTUCKET. Going East in Defence of Coast From “Invaders.” Newport, R. I, March 20.—A silence as effective as any to be expected in actual war tonight enshrouded the movements of the Atlantic fleet which began a game of micim war at mid- night last night somewhere off the coast between Pertsmouth, N. H., and Cape Hatteras. The only word heard of the fleet of Admiral Fletcher, to which is assigned the problem of de- fending the coast from “invaders” un- der the command of Rear Admiral Frank E. Beatty, came from the of- ficers of the United Fruit Company’s steamer Amelia which arrived at Bos ton today from Santo Domingo, Six- teen battleships, accompanied by a swarm of destroyers and other naval vessels, were sighted from the steam- er south of Nanttcket lightship going east. The submarine E-2, reported last night as bound here in town with a broken shaft, has not yet arrived. The K-1, which came in yesterday. still in port tonight. = It reported that she had developed en- gone trouble but it was the belief to- day that an attack was expected upon the naval base in Naragansett bay and the K-1 was stationed here to meet any invader that might happen to slip by Admiral Fletchers de- fending cordon. BRITISH CABINET IN PROCESS OF FORMATION. Leaders of Political Parties Are Con- sidering the Details. London, May 20, 9.20 p. m.—The na- tional cabinet which is to guide the British empire for the duration of the war is now in process of formation. The leaders of the political parties were in conference throughout the day considering details. No statement has yet been made as to the personnel of the new ministry, except that Premier Asquith and For- eign Secretary Grey will remain in the posts which they now hold. Thus far all the statements as to the allotment of offices have been based largely on surmise. OPENING OF ITALIA BUILDINGS AT EXPOSITION Imminence of War Subdued the Gaiety of the Italian Colony. San Francisco, May 20.—War’s im- minence subdued the gaiety of the Italian colony which gathered today at the Panama-Pacific Exposition for the formal opening of the Italian buildings. On the formal programme to be followed tonight by social affairs were Commandatore Ernesto Nathan, representing King Victor Emmanuel of Italy; Professor Ettore Ferrari, d rector of fine arts for the Italian ex hibits, and others. FRENCH STEAM TRAWLER LITERALLY BLOWN TO PIECES. By Torpedo Near Darthmouth.. Eng. —Thirteen es Lost. London, May 21, 117 a. m.—The Franch steam trawler for St. Just of Arcachon wa storpedoed and literally smashed to pieces near Dartmouth yesterday afternoon, thirteen of her crew being drowned. The captain was the only survivor. It is stated that no warning was given the vessel before she was tor- pedoed. Pennsylvania Legislature Adjourns Harrisburg, Pa., May 20.—The Pennsylvania legislature adjourned, to- day after having been in session slnce January 5. Before adjournment Gov- erron Brumbagh named and the senate confirmed a new public service com- mission of seven members. Former Governor Samuel Pennypacker re- mains as chairman of the commission and the new members include Con- gressman Edgar R. Keiss of Williams- port; former Congressman William D. B. Ainey of Montrose and Former Mayor William A. Magee of Pitts- burgh. Great Britain on American Shipping EXPLANATORY NOTE ISSUED BY FOREIGN OFFICE. PAYMENT FOR CARGOES Only Awaits Proof of Ownership and Centract Prices—Three American Ships and 86 Neutral Vessls With Cargoes Held Papers Showing Actual London, May 20, 7.45 p, m.—In an effort to correct what the government believes to be a misunderstanding of Great Britain's attitude toward Amer- ican ships and American cargoes in other neutral bottoms, detained under the order-in-council, the foreign of- fice has issued an explanatory mem- orandum. This explanation is supplemented by a statement that cotton cargoes, which the government agreed to purchase under the cotton agreement, have all been bought by the government and that actual details concerning the pay- ment only await proof of ownership and papers showing the actual con- tract price. - It is explained that as (Continued on Page Eight) INAUGURATED PRESIDENT OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY. Dr, Frank Johnson Inducted in the Presence of Bistinguished Gathering. Baltimore, Md., May 20. — In the presence of hundreds of distinguished educators, scientists and men of let- ters, Dr. Frank Goodnow, advisor to the Chinese government, was_inaug- urated president of Johns Hopkins University late today. The ceremony took place at Homewood, the new site of the university. The honorary de- gree of doctor of laws was conferred on the following: Abbott Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard university; George Lyman Kittredge of the department of Eng- lish, Harvard university. Geaxge Washington Goethals, builder of the Panama canal; Henry White of Baltimore, former ambassador to France; Michael Idvorsky Puppin, of Columbia university, Serbian consul in New York. Robert Simpson Woodward, presi- dent of Carnegia institute, Washing- ton, D_ C. President Goodnow, in his inaugral address, included as one of the essen- tials of education methods tending to train students for public service. His subject was “Modern Educational Tdeals.” “Education at the present time,” he said, “is rather less than practical than it used to be, if we are to judge it by the purposes of those being edu- cated. A larger percentage of st dents than formely are now seel! an education which is not intended to fit them for a well defined career or profession. “On the other hand it cannot be doubted that the character of the ed- ucational opportunities that are now open to the student is more practical than it once was.” “It is better to recognize what is undoubtedly the case,” Dr. Goodnow further said, “that there are other things in education than the teaching of ways in which to conquer material nature. In our pursuit of knowledge and i nour desire to improve our ma- terial’ conditions, we should not per- mit ourselves to neglect our past nor overlook the artistic side of our na- ture.’ E Moderator of Presbyterian Assembly. Rochester N. Y., May 20—Dr. J. Ross Stevenson of Princeton Theo- logical Seminary, was elected mode- rator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the United States on the second ballot this after- noon. He received 502 votes of the 385 votes cast. New York, May 20.—It is said_that unless the sum left William H. Van- derbilt, son of the decedent by his first marriage, is thoroughly satisfactory to the boy’s mother, Mrs. French Van- derbilt she will attempt to break the will of Alfred G. Vandrebilt, who went down with the Lusitania. In the set- tlement of her divorce the first Mrs. Vanderbilt waived all claim to the es- tate of her husband, but it is declared that she may attack the validity of the second Mrs. Vanderbilt’s divorce from her first husband, Dr. MecKim. This was procured at Reno, Nev., and several of the Nevada decrees have been held insufficient in this state. Bridgeport.—Fifty-five permits for the erection of factory buildings were issued by the board of building com- missioners during the fiscal year which ended on March 3L Walsh Questions Rockefeller, Jr. ABOUT RECENT STRIKE AGAINST COLORADO F. & I. CO. WAS A COOL WITNESS Examined Regarding the Personal At- titude of Himself and His Father Toward the Striking Miners—Will Continue His Testimony Today. Washington, May 20.—John _D. Rockefeller, Jr., testifying today before the industrial relations committee for a second time in its inquiry into the recent strike against the Colorado Fuel and Iron company, was subjected to searching examination by Chairman Walsh, who questioned him about the personal attitude of himself and his father toward the striking miners, He will continue his testimony tomorrow. Rockefeller Read a Statement. After Mr. Rockefeller had read a statement relating to correspondence published since his appearance before the commission in New York, Chair- man Walsh brought up the case of John R, Lawson, a member of the ex- ecutive board of the United Mine Workers of America, the strike leader recently convicted of murder and sen- tenced to life imprisonment. He de- clared that W, W. Wilson, one of the jurors, had been identified as a trav- eling salesman for a biscuit company who had exclusive sales privileges in the mining company’s plants. Mr. Rockefeller’s attention also was call- ed to allegations that employes of the Colorado company, who testified against Lawson, were detectives hired by the company, and the chairman ask- ed what the witness would do for the sake of justice if the allegations proved to be true. Cool Under Questioning. Mr. Rockefeller, cool under rapid fire questioning by the chairman, said he was determined that administration of justice’ should be left to the state and that if injustice could be shown, the attorney general of Colorado would wish to try the Lawson case again. GERMANY’S REPLY HAS BEEN NEARLY COMPLETED. According to Intimations Received Through Diplomatic Channels. Washington, May' 20.—Germany’s reply to the American note sent a week ago today as a consequence of the Lusitania tragedy and other vio- lations of American rights in the war zone has been nearly completed, ac- cording to intimations which have reached here through diplomatic chan- nels. The return of Emperor William from the eastern front is said to be awaited by the imperial chancellor and the minister of foreign affairs before the document is put into final form for presentation to Ambassador Gerard. It may reach here next Tuesday or Wed- nesday. The issuance today by the British foreign office of an explanation of de- tentions of American cargoes was re- ceived in official quarters with much interest but without comment. While the memorandum explains some of the points taken up in a note under prepa- ration to be sent to Great Britain, some officials said the United States had not yet obtained a satisfactory ex- planation of its original inquiry with respect to England’s right to halt any cargoes of non-contraband, including cotton, consigned to neutral ports, which cannot be blockaded under in- ternational law. Neither the state department nor the Austrian or German embassies has any positive information as to the line or character of the German reply to the American note. MEXICO CITY AGAIN FACES FOOD SHORTAGE. Situation Brought to the Attention of the American Red Cross, ‘Washington, May 20. Texico City again is facing a serious shortage of food, according to advices reaching the state department today from the international committee there. Secretary Bryan said representations had been made to the Carranza gov- ernment at Vera Cruz looking to the shipment of supplies by rail to the capital and that the situation had been brought to the attention of the Ameri can Red Cross. A summary of reports from Mex co issued by the state deportment and the capture of Saltillo by Carranza forces last Sunday had been announc- ed from Eagle Pass. There is no tel- egraph communication with either Monterey or Saltillo and no train ser- vice from Piedras Negras south on account of burned bridges. WATERBURY WOMAN'’S MIRACULOUS ESCAPE. Stood in Front of Gas Stove When It Exploded, Causing $1,500 Damage. death this morning when the gas stove in the kitchen of her home exploded while she was standing in front of it. Every window in the kitchen was smashed. all the furniture destroyed. and several hundred dollars worth of cut glass was wrecked when half the dining room, too, was destroyed, caus- ing $1500 damages. James McGrath her son, found his mother unconscious with one one corner of the kitchen in flames, and Mayor Scally, who was passing the building, assisted in rend- ering first aid. General Manager Willlams of the gas company is mak- ing a personal investigation. Mrs. McGrath is prominent socially here and is the mother of Dr. Henry Mc- Grath and Attorney Thomas F. Mc- Grath. Her condition is satisfactory. The America Was Torpedoed. Christiania, Norwich, May 20, Via London, 12.27 p. m.—Expert testimony was given at a naval investigation to- day into the sinking of the Norwegian steamship America in the North sea on May 3 that the vessel had been des- troyed by a torpedo. The witnesses said that the place in which the Ames- ica was struck and the action of the explosive proved she had not been blown up by a mine. Condensed Telegrams Senor Don Jose Pardo was re-elect- ed president of Peru. Orrin Curry of Red Bank, N. J., cel- ebrated his 100th birthday. Governor Whitman cut $58,000 from the adjutant-general’'s appropriation. All reserve officers of the Bulgarian army were called to the colors for a month’s training. Gen. Thomas H. Hubbard, filnancier and railroad man, died at his home in New York aged 77. France will requistion all stocks of wheat in the republic at a uniform price of $2.80 per 100 lbs. Diplomatic _interests of Switzerland in China will be cared for hereafter by the American Minister at Peking. Dr. Felix Aguilar reported from La Plata, Argentine, the discovery of a comet visible through a small tele- scope. Three manufacturing concerns were burned out in a fire that did $50,000 damage at No. 113 West 27th Street, New York. Herbert Thomas, an American, died in Margate, France of wounds receiv- ed while serving with the Canadian contingent. The Rev. Sr. Robert J. Floody, who originated the plan of garden city work for boys and girls, died in Wor- cester Mass. Hundreds of delegates attended the opening of the eighth annual conven- tion of the Northern Baptist Conven- tion in Los Angeles. Miss Harriet A. Graham was retired on a pension by the Pittsburgh Board of Education after having taught for 53 years in the local schools. Saltillo capital of the Mexican state of Coahuila, was captured by Carranza forces Monday, according to persons arriving at Eagle Pass, Texas. Beginning next Saturday the 1,227 convicts in the West Virginia peniten- tiary will enjoy a Saturday half-holi- day during the summer months. The Norwegian steamer Anita, which stranded on North Caicos Island on December 19, was refloated and taken to Grand Turk Island for repairs. Mayor Mitchel and party returned to Cody, Wyoming, and the journey to San Francisco was resumed. The Mayor was not successful in bagging a bear. After an uneventful voyage, the Ital- ian Line steamer Stampalia arrived at New York from Palermo with 1,022 passengers and a large amount of freight. Commander McNamee of the cruiser Sacramento, at Tampico, Mexico, re- ported the drowning while in bathing, of Lee Ora Eck second class qaurter- master. The total catch of the Newfoundland seal fishery season just closed is es- timated at 46,894. Last year's catch ‘was 223,768. Adverse ice conditions caused the loss. With women voting on the question, residents of South Orange, N. J. re- jected a proposition of the Board of Education to issue $23,400 bonds for two school sites. Leo Shapiro, 19, of the Bronx, was arrested in connection with the theft of jewelry valued at $8,500 from the apartment of Mrs. Raymond McCune in West 79th Street. Following the discovery of a small blaze in Public School No. 2 New York, the fire gong was sounded and 1.000 boys and girls marched from the building in order. Edward J. Ki the Dugger, Ind fugitive cashier of State Bank, who disappeared leaving an alleged short- age of $34,000 in his accounts, sur- rendered in Sanborn, Ind. Mrs. Catherine S. Rogers, defending a divorce suit brought by Ernest R. Rogers, testified she first left her hus- band because he refused to serve tur- key on their first New Year's Eve. The Rev. W. McF. Alexander of New Orleans, was elected moderator of the Southern Presbyterian church at the opening session of the denomi- nation’s_annual assembly at Newport News, Va.,. The strike of coal “Black Country” in England became serious when it became known that many other industries are threatened with forced suspension because of the lack of coal. The Kentucky Federation of Wo- men’s Clubs, which opened its 21st annual convention at Lexington, adopted a resolution commending President Wilson's stand on the Lus- tania disaster. The small government steamer Christine, sunk with the loss of eight lives in a collision off the Island of Orleans, was rammed by a Canadian submarine, according to an announce- ment in Quebec. Refused a drink in the saloon of Thomas Campbell, Brooklyn, Frank Doonan 24 a sailor on the battleship Arkansas bombarded the saloon from a nearby brick pile doing $800 damage. He was arersted. miners in the Six hundred men employed in coal mines in West Wheeling, Ohio, went on strike because their employers re- fused to discharge 50 miners alleged to have worked in mnon-union mines during the late strike. A coroner’s jury at Ramsgate, Eng- land returned a verdict of ‘wilful murder” against Emperor William in the case of John Smith, who died of a shock following injuries sustained in the Zeppelin raid on Monday. The West Virginia State Senate late vesterday adopted a joint resolution petitioning the governor of Georgia to commute the death sentence to that of life imprisonment in the case of Leo M. Frank, convicted of killing Mary Phagan. Rear Admiral Winterhalter, is en- route to San Francisco from Washing- ton, to sail for the Far East to as- sume command of the Asiatic Fleet with the full rank of Admiral. He succeeds Admiral Walter C. ‘Cowles, who will be retired on July 10. Roosevelt Case in Jury's Hands NO VERDICT AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF DELIBERATION. LOCKED UP FOR NIGHT Court Adjourned Until 10 a. m. Today, When a Verdict, if Found, Will Be Received—Courthouse Deserted and No Sound from Jury Room. 'Syracuse, N. Y., May 20.—The jury chosen to determine whether Theodore Roosevelt libelled William Barnes and, if so, what sum is commensurate with the dameges sustained by the latter, was locked up at 11.27 o'clock tonight after it had deliberated for more than seven hours and falled to Teach a ver- ct. A request involving politics was made by one of the jurors on the sin- gle occasion when he and his compan- ions were brought back into the court- room. Jury Retired at 345 p. m. Juror No. 3, Walter J. Zuill, as pro- gressive, asked Justice William S. An- drews, who has presided at the trial of Mr. Barnes’ suit, to reiterate that part of his charge in which he said the Jurymen would not be performing their sworn duty if they considered politics or allowed their individual po- litical beliefs to play any part in the reaching of e verdict. The jury re- tired at 3.45 o'clock this afternoon af- ter William M. Ivins, chief counsel for Mr. Barnes, had summed up the case of the plaintiff and Justice Andrews had delivered his charge. The usual time for adjourning court has been 4 o'clock, but Judge Andrews agreed to remain an hour later so that he might give the jurymen any additional in- structions they desired or answer any questions they cared to ask about evidence. Justice Sends for Jury. When at 5 o'clock no word had come from the jury room, Justice Andrews sent for the twelve men. As they filed into court and took their seats in the box their faces were solemn. Justice Andrews asked whether they had any suggestion to meke. None of the jurymen spoke for more than a minute. Then Juror No. 3 arose, hesi- tated as if uncertain how to proceed, ang addressed the court in part as follows: “I don’t know but what it would be a good idea if you would repeat that part of your charge in which you said that no political opinion of our own should in any way affect us in reach- ing a verdict; that we should over- come all personal prejudices; that in reachinngn decisio nwe should consid- er nothing but the evidence and that alone.” Justice Andrews replied that he thought the jury surely must under- stand that it would not be performing its duty if it did otherwise. Court Adjourned Until 10 This Morn- ing. He then announced that he would adjourn court immediately until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, when a verdict, if found during the #Anterval, would be received. He told the jury that in case it failed to reach a verdict by 11 o'clock tonight it would be taken to a dormitory in the jail at- tached to the courthouse and locked up until tomorrow. Should a verdict be found before 11 o'clock, he said, the jury might put it in writing, seal it, and turn it over to a representative of the court. In that event, Justice An- drews continued, “the jurymen might g0 to their homes for the night and report at the opening of court in the morning.” He warned each of the men, however, that should they reach a ver- dict and thus escape being locked up for the night, they must not mention or even intimate to anyone the nature of the finding. Taken Out to Dinner. The jury then filed back to its room and remained there until 7 o'clock. At that time, under the watchful eye of deputy sheriffs, the twelve men_then left the building for dinner. Upon their return to the courthouse in half an hour they immediately retired to their room and resumed their deliber- ations behind locked doors. As there was no prospect of a ver- dict, should one be found and sealed, being made public until morning, the courthouse was deserted tonight except for a few deputy sheriffs and court at- tendants. No sound came from the jury room. CHESAPEAKE & OHIO TO DEFER JUNE DIVIDEND Action Was Foreshadowed in Increas- ing Weakness in the Stock. New York, May 20.—Chesapeake and Ohio directors today decided to defer due in June.* Formal announcement payment of the one percent dividend to that effect will be made at the reg- ular meeting June 17. The action of the board was in line with general expectations and was foreshadowed in the increasing weak- ness of the stock, which today sold down to 39, its lowest price since 1908. Similar action was taken last Sep- tember, when uncertainties growing out of the war made such a step ad- visable in the opinion of the directorg. Last December, however, a dividend of one per cent, for no specified period was declared, Movements of Steams! New York, May 20.—Sailed: steam- er Rochembeau, Bordeaux. Christiania, May 15. — Arrived: steamer Bergensfjord, New York. Barcelona, May 16.—Sailed: steam- er Roma, New York. Genoa May 14—Sailed: steamer Principe Di Udine, New York. New York, May 20.—Arrived: steam- er Ryndam, Rotterdam. Naples May 19.—Sailed: steamer, Duca Degli, Abruzzi, New York. Liverpocl, May 20.—Arrived: steam- er Bohemian, Boston. German Diplomat Stabbed by Robber in Mexico City. ‘Washington, May 20.—Charge d’Af- faires Magnus, of the German legation in Mexico City was attacked and stab- bed by a robber Tuesday near the le- gation. He reported the attack to the German embassy here today and said it had no political, significance. He: Was not seriously wounded.