Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 3, 1915, Page 1

— voL. LViL.—NO. 130 52 NORWICH, CONN., THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1915 TWELVE PAGES PRICE TWO CENTS The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is Double Tb"’y%“,’ PRZEMYSL BATTLE A | VERITABLE CARNAGE Continues With Unabated Fury, Both Sides Pouring Reinforcements Into the Field QUTCCME OF THE CONFLICT IS CONJECTURAL Austro-German Reports Claim Capture of Some Forts on the Northern Front—Latest News From Petrograd Says Germans Got Into One Fort, But Were Later Driven Out —On Gallipoli Peninsula the British and French Lines Have Been Subjected to Severe Attacks by the Turks— No Battles of Importance Reported in France or Belgium —Italians Continue to Invade Austria, Notwithstanding Vienna’s Disavowal. London, June 2, 10.45 p. m.—The bat- tle for Przemysl, which is proving one of the most stubborn and sanguinary of the war, continues with unabated Both sides have poured rein- ments into the field and with at- tacks and counter-attacks, the losses in men and material are piling up to en_unprecedented extent 'he German and Austrian reports m that some of the forts on the northern front have already fallen and that on the southeastern front their troops are progressing towards the rallway that joins the fortress with Lemberg. But the latest Petrograd communication says that the Germans who got into one fort were driven out and makes no mention of the capture of Stry or of other successes claimed by the Teutonic allies. To the southeast simultaneously with this battle, the Germans are mak- in ganother effort to break through the Bzura lines toward Warsaw, but whether this is a serious attempt to capture the Polish capital or only a diversion to prevent the Russians from @ending more _reinforcements into Galicia, is not disclosed. The Germans claim to have captured upwards of 300000 Russians and an immense amount of material during the month of May. Despite this, the Russians do not appear to have slack- ened their_resistance. On the Galiipoli peninsula the Brit- ish and French lines have been sub- Jected to severe attacks by the Turks, &ll of which, according to the British report issued this evening, bave been repulsed. There, as in France, trench warfare is being followed, but in this case the allies have the support of their fleet, which during the day is able to search the Turkish trenches ®nd prevent the Turks from coming put into the open, and also supports the allies’ attacks, So far as France is concerned, the most important fighting in progress $s north of Arras, where the Germans mnd French are contending for the possession of the sugar refinery at Bouchez, which both claim to hold and on the outskirts of Le Pretre forest, where the battle for the trenches has bee ncontinuous for weeks. The latest victim of the German sub- the British liner Saidish, sunk in the North sea with geven of her crew Activities of Italians. Despite the declaration by Rome that ‘the Italian inv: of Austria is ev- ervwhere continuing with success, Vienna asserts that the Italian under- takings have been unavailing. The new enemy of the Teutonic allies, Vienna says, is expending great quan titles of ammunition without doing any material damage to the Austrian for- tifications. An Italian attack on the coastal frontier is declared to have been repulsed with heavy losses, The Italian fleet has sailed to the Austrian coast seeking combat with the Austrian ships, according to the Italian ministry of marine. The Aus- trians, however, were not sighted and the Ifalian ships destroyed by bom- bardments a wireless station and an observation point in the Dalmatian archipelago. GERMANY EXPECTANTLY AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS In Exchange of Notes with United States Respecting Lusitania. Berlin, June 2, via London, June 3 404 a. m—The officials of the gov- ernment and the general public are waiting expectantly upon the Ameri- can developments in the exchange of notes between Germany and the United States respecting the Lusitania—ex- pectancy which is deepened by the fact that no trustworthy indications regarding the American attitude on the German answer are yet available here. The German foreign office is unable to communicate with Count Von Bernstorff, the ambassador at Washington, except by wireless in plain language, and even this mode of communication is uncertain during periods when the static conditions of the atmosphere are unfavorable. Reports which reach the newspapers are regarded with suspicion not only because they come exclusively through British channels, but on account of thelr contradictory character. One set of reports intimates that the German counter-proposals have been found to harmonize with Mr. Bryan’s plan of providing for a period of investigation in cases of interna- tional conflict, while other advices re- produce various American editorials, declaring that the German note is ut- terly unacceptable and demanding that gteps of varying degrees of aggressive- ness be made. SAFE CONDUCT TO DR. BERNHARD DEINBURG. ish, French and at Washington. Guaranteed by Bri German Ambas: Washington, June The British, French and Russian embassies here have assured the state department they will give safe conduct to Dr. L Bernhard Dernburg, former colonial secretary of Germany, when he leaves the United States, It has been known that Dr. Dern- ‘burg is about to leave the country and it is reported he will go to Norway some time this month. A few weeks ago when Dr. Dern- burg, as a climax to a series of speeches which aroused the resent- ment of the Washington government, justified the sinking of the Lusitania in a public address, there were broad intimations that through the German embassy he might be invited to leave the country. COMMUNICATION ISSUED BY ITALIAN WAR OFFICE Troops Occupied Storo, and Are Now Nearing Condino. Rome, June 2, via London, 11.25 p. m, The following official communication gas been issued by the Italian war of- ce: “On the Tyrol-Trentino frontier no fighting of any importance has been reported. Our troops advanced in the valley of the Guidicaria and occupied Storo and pushed on until they were near Condino, linking up with the strong Alpine detachments which had made a descent upon the Chiez river from the rugged valley of Caffaro to Val Camonica. “On the Carnia frontier from the head of the Raccolana valley we ha- rassed, by an efficacious long distance fire, attempts of the enemy to build a bridge over an Alpine torrent be- yond the frontier on the northern slope of the Predil. The enemy’s artillery replied without result. As an out- come of offensive reconnaissances ex- tending beyond the head of the Val- dogna we captured some enemy stores. The bad weather which prevailed throughout the whole of the day, pre- vented more extensive operations, “On the Friulé frontier we have sol- idly occupled the ridge of Monte Nero, on the left bank of the Isonzo about ten kilemetres (about six miles) to the northwest of Tolmino. On the after- noon of the 38lst the enemy tried to dislodge us from the occupied locali- ties by means of violent counter-at- tocks, but was everywhere repulsed. AUSTRIAN FLEET IS KEEPING UNDER COVER. Italian Fleet Sought It in Vain Off Dalmatian Coast. Rome, June 2, via Paris, 4 p. m.— Announcement was made at the min- istry of marine today that the Italian fleet spent all of yesterday in cruising off the Austrian coast, without sight- ing the Austrian fleet. The statement follows: “Yesterday our fleet cruised the en- tire day near the Dalmatian archip. ago, without sighting the enemy. While walting, our ships destroyed a newly installed semaphore and wireless sta- tion on the Island of Lissa, which had been established after the bom- bardment by the French fleet last No- vember. Our ships also destroyed the observation station north of the Island of Curzola. “THAON DI REVEL, “Chief of Naval Staff.” BRITISH AND ITALIANS TO DISCUSS FINANCIAL QUESTION. Representatives Are to Meet at Nice This Week. London, June 2, 9.45 p. m.—“The chancellor of the exchequer, accom- panied by the governor of the Bank of England and the financial secretary of the treasury will meet the Italian financial minister at Nice this week to discuss financial questions arising from Itanly’s entry into war,” says an official statement made public tonight. Emperor William’s Son to Rejoin the Army. Berlin, June 2, via ondon, June 3, 8.55 a. m.—Prince August Wilhelm of Hohenzollern, fourth son of Emperor ‘William, who was badly injured in an ambulance accident on the western battle front last winter, has so far recovered that he was able to start today to rejoin the staff of the to which he is attached. The ‘prince, however, is still suffering from the consequences of the accident, MESSAGES OF SUGGESTION REACHING WHITE HOUSE In Regard to Course to Be Followed in German Controversy. ‘Washington, June 2—Many mes- sages were received at the White House tonight suggesting to President Wilson the course he should follow in the relations of the United States and Germany. A great number eof telegrams, similar in tenor, came from German-American societies in various parts of the country, urging against ey drastic action in the present crisis. &° - Any Gabled Paragraphs Chicage Woman Suspected of Espion- age. Milan, Italy, June 2, via Paris, 8 p. m. —.sabell Wade, aged 37, of Chicago, was arrested here tody on the charg. of being an uccomplics of a Baveriaa officer whno is accused of espionage. Italian Prince Becomes Socialist. Paris, June 2, 5.15 a. m.—A Rome despatch to the Matin says Prince Teano, a former deputy and son of the Duke of Sermoneta, at one time Italian foreign minister, has joined the so- cialist reformist party. CONLEY DENIES AUTHORSHIP OF “MURDER NOTES.” Which Have Figured Prominently in Petition of Leo M. Frank. Atlanta, Ga., June 2—James Conley, negro factory sweeper, who completed last night his sentence of one year as accessory to the murder of = Mary Phagan,” denied today that he had written the Anna Maud Carter letters which figured in Leo M. Frank's extra- ordinary motion for a new trial. Conley’s denial, made in the pres- ence of Solicitor Dorsyey, was the first intimation that Conley had not been the author of these letters, by which Frank’s lawyers sought to show that Conley had written without as- sistance the famous “murder notes” found beside Mary Phagan's body. Conley tsstified at Frank’s trial that the notes were written by him at Frank's dictation. Frank’s counsel contended that the expression and general form of dic- tation in the Carter letters were identical with those of the “murder notes” and that Conley had written both independent of outside sugges- tion.- Counsel for Mrs. J. W. Coleman, motheh of Mary Phagan, announced today that neither Conley nor Frank would be called upon to testify before commissioners in the suit which Mrs Coleman has brought against the tional Pencil factory, in whose build- ing the Phasan girl was found dead. SAYS EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS IS PROBABLE. Senator Chamberlain Declares One Task Will Be to Strengthen National Defense. Portland, Ore., June 2.—Senator George E. Chamberlain, chairman of the senate military affairs committee, declared today that an extra session of congress is highly probable late in the summer, and that one of its task: will be to strengthen the national de- fense. “When the special session is called,” he said, “and I feel sure it will be, during the summer, I will offer the new military legislation which is in- tended to give us a standing army of 125,000 men, which I consider is suffi- cient. “There may be other legislation recommended by the war college and the general staff: If the Mexican sit- uation is acute, I do mot expect oppo- sition to any of the proposed meas- ures. “President Wilson has authority to mobilize troops and make armed inter- vention in Mexico without waiting congress to assemble. “The strength of the standing armr is now at a maximum of 85,000 and is not recruited to this number. I do not believe there is more than 25,000 reg- ular troops in the United States today, for we have soldiers in the Philippines, Hawailan Islands, Porto Rico and Panama.” ROBBED OF HER POCKETBOOK BY AN AUTOMOBILIST After His Machine Had Collided With Her Carriage at Seymour. Seymour, Conn., June 2.—To be robbed of her pocketbook by an auto- mobilist, after his machine had collided with her carriage on the covered bridge here, was the experience of Miss Lillian Kelly, an Ansonia school teacher, today. When the automobile sideswiped the carriage, Miss Kelly's pocketbook, which contained a gold watch and some money, fell into the roadway. Refore she could stop her horse, one of two men in the automo- bile had stepped out of the machine, picked up the pocketbook and sped away. The police are running down what seems to be a hopeful clue as to the identity of the auto! LOS ANGELES POLICE CHIEF ELECTED MAYOR. According to Indications He Will Have a Plurality of 5,000. Los_Angeles, Cal, June 2—Charles E. Sebastian, chief of police, is today mayor-elect of Los Angeles, according to indications of the nearly completed count of votes at yesterday's election. His estimated plurality over Frederick J. Whiffen, president of the city coun- cil, was 5,000 votes. The election of Mrs. Estelle L. Lind- sey, one of the two women candidates for the city council, was practically as- sured. Doubt was expressed as to whether Mrs. Clara Shortridge Foltz an attorney, has also wona place in the couneil, OBITUARY. Samuel V. Kennedy. Auburn, N. Y., June 2—Samuel V. Kennedy, manager of the eastern plants of the International Harvester company, died today in the Mayo hos- pital at Rochester, Minnesota, follow- ing an operation performed upon him a week ago, according to advices re- ceived here today, n Serbia. ‘Washington, 2.—Encouraging June reports from_fhe campaign against ty- phus in Serbia came to the state de- partment In despatches from Nish. Suppression of the plague was said to be going steadily forward in the districts where American Red Cross officers are at work. A request for supplies of cholera vaccine was trans- mitted to the Red Cross headquarters and the vaccine will be forwarded im- mediately. Gasoline Explosion Causes Fire. Danbury, Conn., June 2.—An ex- plosion of gasoline started a fire that today destroyed the three story build- ing in Purdys, N. Y., fifteen miles west of here. The fire originated in_the general store conducted by Rev. Rob- ert F. White and spread to Mr. White's residence and the house of William ov\olg,rd. The loss is estimated at $10,- The man who pays as a goes can !never go broke. Wilson's Interview With Bernstorff HAS NOT ALTERED PLANS AL- READY MAPPED OUT. IN GERMAN PROBLEM Was an Exchange of Views on the Delicate Situation Which Has Arisen in the Relations Between the Two Countries, 2.—President an informal ‘Washington, June Wilson emphasized in talk with Count Von Bernstoff, the German ambassador, today, the in- tense feeling of the American people over the sinking of the Lusitania and other violations of American rights on the high seas and impressed upon him that the United States must in- sist on an adherence by Germany to the accepted principals of international law as they affect neutrals. No Change in President’s Plan. No announcements were made after the conference, which had been ar- ranged at the ambassador's request, but it was stated authoritatively that there would be ne change in the plan of the president and his cabinet to send, in response to the German re- ply to th elast American note, an in- quiry to ascertain definitely whether the imperial German government will abide by international law or follow its own rules of maritime warfare. The note which is being written by President Wilson will be dispatched before the end of the week. Exchanged Views. In a twenty minutes conversation the president of the United States and the personal representative of Em- m exchanged views on the e situation which has arisen in relations between the two coun- Their meeting was cordial, their conversation friendly and both discussed fandamentals and not de- tails. Count Von Berstoff later told friends that the interview had been satisfactory and that the president had spoken clearly and frankly. The ambassador felt very hopeful when he returned to his emb: He believed the report which he prepared for transmission to Berlin would en- lighten the government’s opinion and pave the way to a better under- standing. Opinion Divided in Diplomatic Quarters In official and diplomatic quarters opinon was dvided as to the effect of the conference. Some thought it would be beneficial and bring from Germany a conciliatory reply to the next American communication. Oth- ers pointed out that the German am- bassador-simiiarly was hopeful when President Wilson's note of May 13 Wi dispatched and that he recom- mended several methods to the Ger- peror Will deli the man foreign office of meeting the American position tisfactorily. It an open secret in diplomatic quart- ers, however, that the uggestions were not and speculation was what influence his communication of today—expressing as it did the view- point of the president himself—might have on his government. ambassador’s followed then widespread as to STREET CAR STRI!»(E 1S IMMINENT AT CHICAGO. Warning Sent to Employes to “Pre- pare to Strike Saturday.” Chicago, June pare to Strike S ¥ was sent out to 1500 street car and elevated em- ployes this afternoon. This followed uitimata sent to the heads of the traction companies de- manding immediate assurance of wage increases. The companies have stated they can- not pay more than the present scale. Union leaders say they will not ac- cept arbitration unless the agreement to do so carries with it assurance of an advance in wages. arning “Pre- Mayor Thompson said this after- noon that he would take steps look- ing to an amicable settlement. The city shares in profits eration, of street car op- RECKLESS AUTO DRIVER GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER Sentenced to Three Months in Jaii in Superior Court at Waterbury, ‘Waterbury, Conn,, June 2. — Judge Tuttle in the criminal branch of the superior court here toda: denounced reckless automobile driving. His com- ment was made in the case against William C. phael, 23, of New Bri- tain, formerly of Waterbury, whose car struck Mrs. Ida Laxarnini and hurt se serious! that she died two das later. Her nine months old child which she carried in her arms was al- so_killed. Raphael pleaded guilty slaughter and he was three months in jail. to man- sentenced to Movements of Sieamships. Ccpenhagen June 1. — Arrived, stea Frederik VIII, New York. Glasgow, June l.—arrived, steame. Corsican, Mor.treal. P ymouth, June l.—arrived, steamer Mirnehal New Yors. Montreal, June 2.—2Arrived, steame. Meiagama L-verpool. “ew York, June 2.—Sailed, steamer Principe i Udine, Naoles. 3 Philade'phia, June 2. — Arrivedq, steamer Dominion, Liserpool. Palermo, June 1.—Sailed, steamer Dante Aleghieri, New York. New York, Jume 2.—Sailed, steamer Czar, Archangel, Bergen, Jan. 2—Arrived, steamer Kristianiafjord, New York. Testimony in Barkhamsted Murder. Litchfield, Conn., June 2.—The state today put eight witnesses on the stand In the trial of Isaac N. Williams of Bridgeport and Harry Roe of Poughkeepsie, who are charged with the murder of County Commissioner H. B. Case of Barkhamsted last No- vember. Baseball Pool Tickets Confiscated at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wis., June 2.—Approx- imately 4,000 tickets of a baseball pool were confiscated by District Attorney Zabel. They were received here by express, marked and punched and ready for circulation. Men Who Shot FarmeLEaptured BY POSSE AFTER A CHASE THAT LASTED ALL DAY. NEAR WATERFORD, PA. Richard Mack, Was Shot, and Robbed While Going from His House to the Barn. a Wealthy Farmer, Perhaps Fatally, Erie, Pal, June 2—After a running fight which ted virtually all day with a posse composed of more than a hundred men, two men who had shot and perhaps fatally wounded Richard Mack, a wealthy farmer near Water- ford, were captured late today in a wood _eight miles from the scene of the crime. They gave their names as Earl Mack, said to be a nephew of the wounded man, and Eme: Eaton, both of Sherman, Y. The men were captured by Francis Dunscombe. a member of the posse, who found them hiding under a log. . Mack was shot and robbed while go- ing from his house to the barn. SUBMARINE F-4 IN DANGER OF BREAKING IN TWO A New Method to Be Tried and a Month’s Delay Is Expected, Honolulu, June After being from a depth of more than 300 to with feet of the surface, fu salvaging of the wrecked I"-4 had to be suspended today on count of a large hole in the shell and danger of the huik breaking in two. A new method of lifting will be tried and a month's delay is expected. Until last week the work had pro- ceeded so satisfactorily that it was believed the bringing of the craft to the surface was only a matter of hours. The divers, who had establish- ed a new world’s record for depth, had entered the interior of the vessel and it was expected that the story of the F-4 would be revealed and the bodies of the crew recovered. Naval Constructor Julius 1 sail on the Sierra for San Fran- sco Saturday to supervise the con- struction of six huge cylinders at the Mare Island nav. rd which will be submerged along! the F-4. lashed d feet A. Furer wi de to its sides and then pumped out, fur- nishing great lifting power. It is thoped that the F-4 can thus be brought safely to the surface. GOV. HOLCOMB AND GUARDS AT REUNION OF CONFEDERATE VETS At Richmond—Are to Take Part in Military Parade Today. Richmond. Va. June 2—General Bennett H. Young, of Louisville, K was reelected commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans to- day at the annual reunion here. Bir- mingham, Ala, was selected as the 1916 reunion city. A feature of the day’s ceremonies = the adoption of a resolution pledg- ing support to President Wilson. Rain seriously interfered with the programme and caused anxiety for hundreds of the veter the fair grounds, H. Holcomb ns encamped at Governor Marcus of Connecticut and_the st company, Governor's Foot Guards, arrived today from Hartford to take part in the military parade tomorrow. NO COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TAMPICO AND PANUCO npanies Fear That Oil Petroleum Compai Will Overflow Storage Tanks. Washington, June State depart- ment advices today said there was no communication between Tampico and nuco, where Villa forces are oper- ing, and that petroleum companies feared that if the transportation was not soon restored the petroleum would overflow the storage tanks and run into the river. Two hundred Mexican employes of the Standard Oil company were reported on a strike at Panuco. Another report received today an- nounced the issuance of a Villa de- cree establishing courts of justice in the Villa territory effective May 24. Hermosillo was sald to be quiet, after being placed under martial law by Governor Maytorena, as the result of looting. A consular despatch said there was no trut hin reports of the capture of John Cross and family by Yaqui In- dians. SENATOR PIERSON HELD FOR DEATH OF NORTH HAVEN CHILD Was Driving an Arto Which Killed the Boy Almost Instantly. New Haven, Conn., June 2.—Martin E.Pierson, a state senator from Bris- tol at the last session of the gen- eral assembly, is held criminally r sponsible for the death of three vears old Kenneth L. Doolittle at North Hz ven on May 25, in a finding handed down today by Governor Eli Mix. The automobile Mr. Pierson was driving ran down the boy in the street, death occurring almost instantly. No steps had been taken by the pros- ecuting authorities tonight as the goroner’s finding had not reached em, Civil Service Applies to Engineer of Public Utalities Commission. _ Hartford, Conn., June 2.—The posi- tion of engineer of the public utilities commission is not to be exempt from the operation of the civil service law. This action was decided upon today at a meeting of the state civil service commission at the capitol. The ques- }'lmn was brought up, owing to the va- cancy that will occur on July 1, when the present engineer, C. C. Elwell, will become a member of the utilities com- mission. —_— British Release Cotton Ship. London, June 2, 6.40 p. m.—The American steamer Neches, whose cr- go of 3,000 tons of cotton was de- tained by the British authorities, has been released on the promise that the Netherlands Overseas trust would take charge of the consignment. The groft- er part of the general cargo of the liner Lapland, seized on April 10, and thrown ‘into prize court at Barrow, has been discharged. Condensed Te_legrams Exports from the port of New York were $3,799,584; imports, $4,073,386. Monsigna Edward Hanna was ap- pointed Archbishop of San Francisco. King Victor Emmanuel of Italy re- turned to Vienna all his Austrian decrations. Thirty persons_were killed in_ the streets of New York by automobiles during May. The American sailing vessel Bryn- hilda arrived in ballast at New York from Eremen. considering a session of President Wilson i proposal for an extra Congress in October. The plant and studio of the Beury Feature Film Co. at Swansea, Ont, were burnde at a loss of $75,000. Captain E. Noel Edwards, the not- ed British polo player, died of the effects of gas poisoning at Ypres. Half a business block at Sixth St., and Gowanus Canal, Brooklyn, was destroyed by fire at a loss of $50,000. The Budget Committee of the Jap- anese House approved the proposal to increase the standing army of Japan. The delegates to the recent Pan- American conference arrived in Phil- adelphia for two days of sightseeing. Simon Belinsky, 22, of Bridgeport killed at Syracu N. while ing to board a New entral train. Six persons were killed and nine- teen large an injured when a truck fell las, Tex. passenger embankment over sonville, N. ¥ killed near' Rheims, where he was serving as a surgeon in the French army. Harry Payne Whitney is planning to become an tor. He has ordered one of the latest of Burgess- Dunne aeroplan: types The Pennsylvania National Guard struction camp is being held this week at Mt. Gretna under direction of officers of the regular army. Foreign trade of the United States continued at its high level a in dur- ing the week ended May leaving a favorable trade balance of $19,170,460. : — . The United States Supreme Court held costitutional Mississippi’s anti- Greek letter law, barring members of secret fratern from state schools. The captain and_thirteen members of the crew of the Russian bark Mon- sunk by a mine in the North were landed at Hull, England. A wild deer about a year old, which wounded had apparently been V:v hount took fuge in a yard in Stamford Conn. whére it died of ‘wounds. Secretary Daniels received a letter from the Holland-America Line.ex- pressing appreciation for his action in sending battleships to the aid of the eamer Ryndam. The steamer Rotterdam of the Hol- land-American Line sailed for Rotter- dam from New York carrying 100 sa- loon, 90 second class and 60 third S passenger: The New York State German Cath- olic Societies in convention at Albany sent a memorial on neutrality President Wilson, assuring him their full support. The Mississippi river continued to rise at St. Louis yesterda: The water now reaches the railroad tracks along the levee. Some damage has been done to property near Alton, TIl. Mount Vernon, N. Y, saw a real lion hunt when a lioness called Julia escaped from her cage in a tent at a carnival. She wa captured on the porch of an apartment house. According to State Department dis- patches, Yacqui Indian are again showing signs of hostility near Es- peranza, Mex., and fear for the safe- tv of the American colony there is felt. Theodore E. Burton, former United States senator from Ohio, arrived_at Rio Janeiro from Buenos Aire Mr. Burton is touring South America to promote friendly relations with the United States. An organization intended to fight prohibition was perfected at Albany by brewery workers from all parts of the tate. The fight against prohibition s an effort to protect the interests of the brewery workers. At an audience granted to Bishop Thomas F. Kennedy and a number of newly ordained American priests, Pope Benedict expressed the hope America would use her best ef- forts to bring an end to the Buropean war. The court grand jury in the superior 1t Hartford returned a true bill of first degree murder against Ber- nard Montvid, accused of Killing Rev. Joseph Zebris and Eva Gilmanaitis, his housekeeper, in New Britain in February. Saturday Sec’y. Daniels will talk over with Admiral Fletcher and Rear Admiral Benson, chief of operations, plans for the activities of the Atlan- tic fleet during the summer. Most of the ships are now at their home yards undergoing overhauling. Harold L. Wilson of Suffield was committed to the Cheshire reforma- tory by Judge William S. Case in the criminal court at Hartford on a plea of guilty to a charge of manslaughter. He shot and killed Charles B. Munn in Suffield several months ago. Alienists testified that he was weak mentally He is 25 years of age. Forest Fires in Minnesota. Duluth, Minn, June 2—Two forest fires are reported to be raging in tim- ber northeast of Two Harbors, 28 miles from here. The flames, after burning two days in the small timber, got beyond control and help has been asked. Rumor That Villa Has Routed Obregon ‘Washington, June 2.—Unofficial re- ports reaching the Villa agency from the border tonight said General Villa had routed the Carranaz tforces under General Obregon near Silao and that Obregon was falling back upon Pen- jamo. No details were given. Marceau, formerly of Nel- | Other Paper, and Its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population Drastic Statement Sent to Mexico ALL FACTIONS PUBLICLY WARN ED BY PRESIDENT WILSON TO ADJUST DIFFERENCES Will Bring Pressure to Bear, but In- tervention Is Not Thought Probable Unless a Hopeless Condition of An- archy Should Develop. Washington, June 2.—All factions in Mexico w publicly called upon by President Wilson today in the name of the United States government to “ac- commodate their differen and set up a Sovernment that can be accorded recognition. Failure to unite in a movement to bring peace to Mex: “within a very short time,” it wa nounced in a statement telegraphed to Generals Car- ranza, Villa, Zapata and others, would constrain the United States “to decide what means should be employed” in order to save the people of ern republic from further deva of internal warfare. How Statement is Interpreted. Everywhere—in officia matic quarters and amo; varied ¥ interpreted as meaning that the United States would bring pressure to bear first to unite the factions in the chc of a provisional president and, failir to bring all elements together, would sive it sactive support to those el ments which did agree. Intervention was considered as a possible ultimate development, but only if a hopeless condition of anarchy foilowed with no remedy from within the republic. The statement 1 departure in the policy of the W ton govern- ment toward Me It was decided upon a: several meetings of the j president and his cabinet and a study of the reports of Du Val West, who made a personal investigation of con- in and de .\llfinn ared that none - emed capable of restoring order or bringing into power a stable government. Foreign Nations Approve Plan. Foreign nations have been tak into the confide of the United tates, and those ropean diplomatists who would express themselves indicated their approval of the plan. In South American circles it was d clared today's statement was a logical development of the mediation confer- ence t Niagare Falls, when the Unit- together with Argentina, and Chile, signed a protocol agreeing to recognize the government set up by eement of the factions. How Exiled Mexicans View It. Representatives here of some of the thousands of exiled Mexicans who were driven from their count the con- stitutionalists expressed their approval of the president’s plan, but doubted whether the Villa and Carranza and Zapata elements could reach an agree- ment. The possibility of another revo- lutionary movement to take under standard the best elements in the V and Carranza ranks was widely dis- cussed. AMZRICAN CITIZEN KILLED NEAR TAMPICO. Up-.sing Against Ame::cans in Panucc Oil [ields is Feared. Tex uston, e —Capt. Oscar Lar: of the steamer Winifred, irom Tampico, whicn docked here touay, savs ne " ~ositiveiy knows of six Amer- ican citizens wheo we.e killed near ‘Tarapico in "ne last few days.’ Four, said Captain sas-inated fiom the in -oats ~nd .wo were shot in a pump- in piant, Smi an enginee: for the g t il company, hi sai®, war a natec in a rowboat lag* Satardav. ane, were as- river bank whils He ac ‘ed vha. he frared a genera' up: sine nd "nassacre of Americaus in an1 nea {a:uco oil fields. if cond changed down thar soon ” :in Lane, “I be lie € al .1 be driven out of ne seems 0 _be a ger-ra' : elirpg against all Uniteq . c1de is w0 mo: than the otper.” AMERICAN TROOPS ON BORDER TO COOPERATE WITH RED CROSS In Getting Food Supplies to the Starv- ing Mexicans. ‘Washington, June 2.—Orders for the American trcops along the border to cooperate with the Red Cross in ge ting food supplies to st rvi g Mexicans probably will be issued at the war department this wee a result of a conference late today between Pres- Miss Mabel Board- ident Wilson and °d that the pres- be afforded ng of food collected throughout the ry pending their distribution in ico. He indicated his purpose to take the question up with Secretary Garrison immediatel dier General C. Devol of the quartermaster’s department of the army, who is acting as general man- ager of the Red Cross, will proceed south and arrange details with Major General Frederick Funston, command- ing the border troops. Because of interruptions to com- munication between Vera Cruz and Mexico City it is understood efforts will be made to get food to the old capital from the northern border. $125000 Gift for Wesleyan. Middletown, Conn., June 2—An- nouncement was made tonight of the gift of a new dormitory to cost about $125,000 for Wesleyan university. The name of the donor is withheld. It is expected that ground for the new structure will be broken at commence- ment. The dormitory will be located at the southwestern part of the camp- us and the design will conform to other university buildings. Results of Recent War Game Discussed ‘Washington, June 2.—Results of the recent war game off the Atlantic coast, the winter fleet manoeuvres in Cuban waters and target practice at Tangier sound were discussed today ata con- ference between Secretary Daniels and Admiral Fletcher, commanding the At- lantic fleet, and three division com- manders, Rear Admirais Mayo, Bousch and Coffman.