Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 2, 1915, Page 1

VOL. LVil—NO. 156 The: Bulletin’s Circulation in lNonvieh i BRITISH DESTROYER DAMAGED BY MINE: Or Torpedo Explosion Off the East Coast of England--- Is Now In Port FOURTEEN OF HER CREW REPORTED MISSING Berlin and Vienna Tell of Capture of 194,521 Russians Dur- ing the Month of June, Besides a Vast Supply of Muni- tions—A Continuance of the Advance of the Austro- Germans Along the Fronts in Galicia and Poland is Re- ported—In the Western Zone Regions Near Arras and the Argonne Have Been Scenes of Heavy Bombard- ments—Italians are Now fied Positions Held by Austrians—It is Coming Up to Strongly Forti- Thought - the Germans are Sending Large Reinforcements- to the French Front. The captures by the Austro-Huh- Egarian armies in their operations for the month of June numbered 194,521 officers and men and vast supplies of munitions, according to the latest of- ficlal communications from Berlin and Vienna, A continuance of ‘the advance great extent of the fronts in Galicia and Poland is also reported, with the Russians still continuing their back- ‘ward movement at nearly all points, regarding which the Russian war of- fice has given no explanation. The old British torpedo boat des- troyer Lightning, the British admiral- ty, afinounces, has been damaged by a mine or torpedoed, fourteen mem- bers of her missing. In Western Zone. In the western war zone the dis- tricts north of Arras and west of the Argonne have been the scenes of heavy bombardments and in the lat- ter region the Germans by the use of asphyxiating materials, according to the French, forced the first French line, but were checked by the second line and driven back by counter- at- tacks. Closing of German Swiss Frontier. The closing of the German-Swiss frontier is taken as an indication that the Germans are sending large rein- forcements to thp French front. Italians Hampered by Storms. The Italians in thelr Austrian cam- paign are now coming up to the more strongly fortified positions held by the Austrians. Their operations have been hampered by the heavy snows and swittly flowing mountain’ streams in Tyrol, while along the Isonzo front their numerous attacks, through in some instances ylelding them small gains, have geen in large measure held in check by the Austrian guns. Emperor William is reported to have in his hands at army headquarters the German reply to the American note bearing on the submarine warfare and the Lusitania incident in _particular. The nature of the reply is problemati- cal, but, according to Berlin despath- s, there has been a tendency to make it ‘as acceptable to the United States as_possible. The British minister of munitions, David Lloyd George, has consented to receive a delegation of women, who are desirous that women be permitted o serve their country in any capacity likly to aid Great Britain and her al- lies in winning victory. The fact that Bulgarian reservists in London have been ordered to hold themselves in readiness to_ join the colors may indicate that getting closer to her final decision with respect to participation in’the war. EFFICACY OF INOCULATION AGAINST TYPHOID FEVER Proven in Its Use by the British Ex- peditionary Forces. London, July 1, 5.22 p. m.—Remark- able evidence of the efficacy of inocu- Jation against typhold fever was fur- me house 6f commons this afternoon. In the British expeditionary force in he said, there had been only 872 cases and 123 deaths up to May 27. Of this number, 508 cases were Der- sons who had not been inoculated and 106 of these There were only 22 deaths among the 308 men inoculated ‘who, despite inoculation, contracted the disease. ITALIAN SHIP TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING. Two of Her Crew Killed Outright and Bovorll ‘Wounded. July 2, 1233 a. m—The[cial Londo: Italian ship Sardomene, timber-laden, was jout warning five frels outright or missing. Seven were saved. Sy et T, 2 on r London. She a vessel of 2,000 tons gross and 'wu b!lllt in 1882. AL SWISS PEOPLE WONDERING WHAT 18 HAPPENING No Gsrmam Trains Are Arriving at Constance—Probably ~Being Used for Troops. Geneva, Switzerland, _via Parls, wkdagng s happening o: “’ th. other side.of the n.mm No Gor s are ariving at Constance .m the Swiss railway as a conse- quence has been nhl!tsfl to mmd Enuguom service in this sec- -Gemmans have of the Austro-Germans along the|f: the steamer service on Lake Con- stance. Swiss, as well as other neutrals, including Americans, have been un- able to enter Switzerland, all being SIBDM at the frontier. It is belleved here that the Ger- mans are sending large reinforce- ments through southern Germany m the Russian to_the French front for this reason have put the un- | usual restrictions on travel. GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE OVER SAYVILLE WIRELESS Because of Alleged Violations of Neu- trality—Department Heads Confer. Washington, July 1.—Indications tonight were that the United States would soon take over the big wireless station at Sayville, alleged violations of neutrality. ferences among the heads of the state, navy and commerce department con- tinued but there was every evidence that the government in the near fu- ture will assume complete control over this plant-one of the two high power wireless stations maintaining direct communication between Amer- ica and Germany. Secret Daniels, who has con- ferred with Secretary Lansing and Secretary Redfield regarding the con- templated action, was asked _today about the government's plans, but he smilingly declined to talk. Mr. Danfels said, however, there was no question of the authority of the government to take over “one of more wireless stations” and to oper- ate them for commercial purposes, holding the proceeds for the plants owners.” It is understood the Sayville plant is operating temporarily without a license. USED TORPEDO AND SHELLFIRE ON STEAMER. British Steamer Lomas Sunk by a German Submarine. London, July 1, 10.05 p. m.—The British steamship Lomas, bound from Argentina for Belfast with a cargo of corn, was sunk by a Germen sub- marine Wednesday afternoon 60 miles Wwest of the Scilly Islands. The submarine first fired two shots, presumably as a summons to haul-to, but the second shell struck the steam- er, killing the second officer. The crew took to the boats and were picked up by a Belgian trawler and landed at Milfordhaven. The submarine sent the Lomas to the bottom by a torpedo and shellfire. 'I'he Lomas was of 3,048 tons gross, her length being 325 feet. She was built in 1898 at West Hartlepool and was owned by thé Buenos Aires and Southern Rallroad company of Hull. BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER DAMAGED By a Mine or Torpedo Explosion— Fourteen of Crew Missing. London, July 1, 7:50 p. m—The tor- pedo boat destroyer Lightning was damaged last night off the east coast by a mine or torpedo explosion. She is now in harbor. Fourteen me: of her crew are reported as missing. |1, Announcement that the Lightning had been ‘wes con! in an official - communication issued by the British admiralty tonight. Premier Salandra Returns from Front. Paris, July 1, 5.20 p. m.—A despatch to the Havas agency from Fome states that an official note announces that Premier Salandra has returned from a three days’ visit to the front. The pre- ‘ier visited the trenches for the spe- purpose of inquiring how the sup- ply services were condutecd and gain- ing firsthand information as to the spirit of the troops, which the note affirms was excellent and equal to any sacrifice. Swiss Frontier Closed. Parls, July 1, 2:35 p, m.—The Ger- man frontier along the Swiss-Baden line has been closed since Sunday. The Wurttemburg border was closed Travelers who proceeded by boat fmm Switzerland to Friedriche- hafen were reduced to the alternative of returning Immedh&ely or remain- Germany for several days, pos- ant of the New London Ship ‘weeks. Serbians Capture a Town. ish, Serbis, Via London, July 2, 214 a m.—An oflehl communication issued today by the war office states that on Jun 27 ma Serbians succeed- ed in forcing a landing at Michar- near Shagatz and captured the n]m taking 185 prisoners and much t.asfad ngrapbs Long ..d‘n House Loudnn.)\:.b!. uo-.u.—'n-h— after the 11 mid- in order to put the munitions measure tages. s amendment. it's power to enforce arbitration all labor- disputes, wnmby | with other changes, was adopted. Bulgarian Reservists Recalled. Longon, July 1, 8:17 b. m— reservists in’ Londs GRIEVANCES OF RAILROAD CLERKS FINALLY SETTLED Through Efforts of Federal Mediator G. W. W. Hanger. New Havep, Conn, July 1—After negotiations * extending over two mouths, during which a general strike Wwas threatened, the differences be- tween the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company end its freight clerks were finally settled to- day through the efforts of a federal mediator, G. W. W. : g al sixteen Of the origin grievances, all but three had been amicably set- tled before Mr. Hanger's pnhmnun as mediator. ‘The- most im; question, which involved the ot appeal, was settled today by the sub- stitution of a new rule. This provides that clerks may appeal their griev- ances, except in competency cases, to the general superintendent, who shall appoint a committee, of which he may be e member, to hold a hearing and make final disposition of the matter. The rule is similar to the one now in force between the company and its en- gineers and firemen. The other cases, technically known as “the Harrington case” and “House No. 6" of Boston, were settled by con- cessions. The. agreement, drafted by Mr. Hanger, was signed by C. L. Bar- do, general menager of the railroad, and R. G. Stearns, gemeral chairman of the clerks’ committee. 'PASSED DIVIDEND ON U. 8. RUBBER COMMON Uncertain Business Conditions Given As Reason by Directors. New York, July 1—The directors of the United 'States Rubber Company passed the dividend on the com- mon stock. The regular dividends of two per cent quarterly on the first preferred and 1 1-2 per cent quarter- ly on the second preferred were de- clared. The common stock was put on a six per cent basis last year, having paid 5 1-2 in 1913 and 4 in 1812 In the latter year, however, an additional stock dividend of 20 per cent was de- clared. Rubber Common sold as high as 74 3-4 in the middle of last April and Was quoted at 65 1-2 two weeks ago. Since that time there has becn steady Hquidation, the price declining to 48 1-2 last Tuesday and closing at 51 7-8 today. TUncertain business conditions re- sulting largely from the Kuropean ar and the desirability of conserv- ng among dend. NEW YORK CITY DEMOCRATS BEATEN Concerning Representation in the Legislature, Albany, N. Y., July 1—New -York city democrats today lost their fight in the constitutional convention to re- move from the constitution the re- striction that the municipality may never be represented by more than a majority of the legislature. The vote was 99 to 36 against the propo- sition, only one republican voting for In Fight The defeat marked another step in a determined battle that long has waged in legislatures and constitu- tional conventions. Threats that the city would withdraw as a part of New York state and become a state unto_itself frequently were made in the twelve hours debate that pre- ceded the final vote today. It was al- so_declared that if the proposal were defeated every new proposition sub- mitted by the convention next fall would be downed by the New York city electorate. STORM IN OKLAHOMA CAUSED FIVE DEATHS Great Damage to Crops and Build- Muskogee, Okla., July 1.—Five were reported killed in’'a storm which last night swept through northeastern Ok- lahoma in the vincinity of Ottawa County. Clifford Boyd, a farmer was killed y lightning near Miami. at Commerce, a mining town were attributed to the storm while two un- identified bodies were reported buried under the ruins of a wall near Miami. was jinterrupted and it was impossible to lern details of the loss. RECORD RAINFALL IN BOSTON YESTERDAY. Precipitation of w Inches lmn 210 ahd/ 7 a. m. Boston, July 1.—The hfl lest rain- fall for a co ve of time fn the hisiory $E the hoy weather bu- rded today, with a pre- Clipitation of 8.37 inches between 310 and 7 a m., or a slightly greater amount than the for the entire month of July. ‘The rain caused many outs, flocded railway tracks in the suburbs, and delayed trains both to the north and the south of the cf Many telephone lines were ulso temporarily useless. Fell from Rowboat and Drowned. the iting Refused 10 Halt IGNORED COMMAND OF GERMAN SUBMARINE. ATTEMPTED TO ESCAPE As Details Become Known in Wash- ington the Tension is Relaxed—Her Attempt to Escape Made Sinking Justifiable—In Service of Admiralty. Washington, July 1 — Official in- formation on which to base an accu- rate judgment of circumstances under Which the British steamer -Armenian was destroyed with the loss of a num- ber of American lives was lacking to- night and until all details are avail- able, Secretary Lansing stated that the position of the American govern- ment could not be determined. Refused to Heed Warning. From news despatches, however, and a closer reading of official re- ports of yesterday, ials were in- clined to the view that inasmuch as the Armenian apparently refused to submit to the warning command ot the German submarine to halt - and made repeated attempts to escape, ac~ cording to international law, the sink- ing of the vessel was justified even though non-combatants were on board. This was the rule laid down in the case of blockade runners in the American Civil war and is the principal _applicable also to neutral vessels, which refuse to submit to vis- it and search. No Cause For Tension. There was little tension over the incident in official quarters here aft- er it became known that the Armenian had sought to escape capture. It was admitted that if official reports bore out the press despatches, there was no likelihood that any new cause of com- plaint would be added to the issues pending between the United States and Germany. Engaged in Admiralty Business. The only fact of importance re- ceived officially by the state depart- ment came in a report from Ambas- sador. Page, who said the British ad- miralty had informed him the Arme- nian was “engaged in admiralty busi- ness.” Officlals at the department declared the question of whether a ship o en- gaged should be treated by hostile vessels as a public ship of war or a defenseless merchantman was “a close question of international law” and an opinion could not be given out until the extent of the belligerent govern- raent's control ship and crew was definitely known. PRESIDENT IN READINESS FOR ANY EMERGENCY. Informed - That Steamer Armenian Was in Service of British Adm alty. Cornish, N. H, July 1—President Wilson learned tonight from official sources that Ambassador Page had transmitted to Washington an an- nouncement from the British agmir- alty that the steamship Armenian, sunk Monday with a resulting loss of American lives, was “engaged in ad- miralty business.” The announce- ment was taken as lessening the dan- ger of complications over the incident, and in consequence, tension here was relieved. The president continued his policy of refusing to discuss the sinking of the vessel, but talk of his leaving im- mediately for Washington, which was hearq early in the day, was not in evidence' following the receipt of the latest word from Ambassador Page. He continued, however, to hold him- self in readiness to go ‘to Washington if any emergency should arise. Directors of the Chicago Board of Trade rejected a petition providing for the closing of the institution on Sat- w inMexican Capital ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS ARE BARRICADED. . 40,000 IN BREAD LINE Government Archives and Treasury Funds Have Been Removed—Train is in Readiness ta Take Official Away Should City Fi Mexico City, June 27—(By Wireless via Steamship City of Mexico to New Orleans, July 1).—Repeated attempts made by the Carranza army, directed by General sPablo Gonhzales, to cap- ture Mexico City, have failed so far and the forces under General Zapata and Gonzales Garza claim to have had the advantage in the fighting. Carranza Army Checked, The Carranza army penetrated to the city but was driven-back and the Zapata forces say that the constitu- tionalists have received a definte check. Looting is feared by the merchants should the constitutionalists capture the city. All business establishments have been barricaded. The members of the diplomatic corps are meeting daily in an en- deavor to protect the lives: of for- eigners. Food Shortage Serious. The shortage of food is becoming serious. Forty thousand poor were in line in front of the international relief offices today. The convention government ar- chives and treasury funds have been removed to Cuernavaca, forty miles south of the capital. A train is be- ing held in readiness to take the of- ficlals of the government to the southern town should the constitu- tionalists enter the federal district. OFFICIALS OF NOGALES THREATEN ,TO QUIT. If Governor Maytorena Does Not In- crease Their Pay. Nogales, Ariz., July 1.—According to information brought here today, civil officials of Nogales, Sonora, just across the international boundary, have threatened to quit if Governor May- torena does not increase their pay. They now receive $10 per day and de- mand $15. -But it is Mexican flat, which at present rates of exchange makes their present pay about thirty cents a day gold. A large force of Carranaz troops was reported to be-at Ojo De Agua, nine miles from Cahanea, where o erations recently were resumed by Cananea Consolidated Copper compa- ny. A small body of Vilia soldiers is quartered at Cananea. UNPARALLELED CONDITIONS OF FAMINE AND ANARCHY U. 8, Giving Serious Consideration to Measures of Rel in Mexice City. Washington, July 1—Faced with unparalleled conditions of famine and anarchy in Mexico City threatening the safety of foreigners, officlals of the United States were giving serious consideration tonight to measures of relief. Long_despatches sent by courler to Vera Cruz by the Brazilian minister at Mexico City were before Secretary Lansing here and President Wilson at Cornish, N. H.,, who may authorize an effort to obtain the consent of Gen- eral Carranza to send supplies into the old capital through meutral agen- cies. The influence of the diplomatic corps in Mexico City isc being counted on to provide for the removal of for- eigners from danger zones of the fighting. “Only the opening from Mexico City to Vera Cruz, sald one of the Brazilian ministers’ mes- sages, “can bring relief to the situ- ation. of the railroad Bvah 3 struck his heed on a rock, which rendered him unconscious. The body was recov- ered. Boyle came here from New Haven @& few months ago. banks total $1,045,- V‘li. of e bathing thor‘mxll.a!l"allfil‘ll!.. Nathan Strauss, of New York do- nated to the Zionist cause his steam Yacht Sfcilian, valued at $35,000. lbnhlu announced he 'Ill H. O. Davis, director-general of th San Diego Exposition, sent in hi resignation to become effective Au- sust 1. In order to care for large war ord- ers for machine guns received, Colt company will, double its plant capacity at Hartford. While wrestling in the street at Pittsburgh with a friend, Emil Kolftz, an amateur wrestler, was thrown and died later of a broken neck. The entire police force of Barren Island was called out to fight a fire in public school 120. The force con- sists of Patrolman Evans. Leaving San Francisco for Australia on July 6, the steamer Ventura will take 500,000 pounds of California butter as part of her cargo. Operations at the Sharon, Pa. plant of the Carnegie Steel Co., have been resumed after 18 months' idleness, siving employment to 500 men. Joseph Ferri of lnv Inwood, L. I, was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison for the murder of his brother-in-law Florentino Glovanni on Aug. 24, 1914. While giving an exhibition of hlg’h diving at Troy, N. Yo Lorenzo, Bach. elder, eighteen years old, lll—munfl athlete of Cohoes, N. Y., was killed. Jesse Willard, ight cham- pion pugilist, made appiication o & Rochester insurance firm to have emc:ol his arms insured for $50,000 eac! Fourteen more arrests wers made Jesterday in the election fraud case at Providence. R. I, all of the defend- ants coming from the town of Coven- Production .’ ‘whiskey in Ki¢ normally 40,000,000 galions, in 1916 will be on a basis of 33 1-3 per cent of the average for the last producing years. Burglars ocperating in_ the jews! store of Stmon Miller Fortiand street, obul.nd $5,- 000 and $7,000 worth of jewelry and other property. The Rev. Dr. John F. Mesick, said to be the oldest college graduate in the United States, died at York, Pa. aged 102 yeu-. He graduated from Rutgers in 1834. One of the I-r'-t bun-uu of the Department of ture ‘was_cre. ated by the n of the States Rtlations ‘0 eonnection with farmers’ co-operative work. — Representatives of North Carolina, Tennessee,, Virginia - and Kentucky, gathered at Cumberland Gap, Ky., to celebrate the enry of aDniel Boone and his pioneers 165 years ago. The Holland-America lne steamer Nicuw Amsterdam was rammed by an unknown during & _fog while steamer anchored in the Downs of Deal, - land. She was but but slightly damaged. man War veterans condemned Pres dent Wilson for his attitude toward ;hfi‘ shipment of munitions to the es. PmmlMO.ml Burleson asked po: oy Roberts was fnvolved in business af- fairs which got into the criminal courts. the 26 men arrested at of ex-Governor John M. after his commu- M. - te shellfish commission met sta at New Haven engineer. Routine business Jack Rose, uu umbl-r. ‘whose tes- convict timony hel Georgia, tation of the death sentence of Leo Frank. Smamerhmanm Reign of Tarmr “W;f“?fl TREISUKY Bfllflfifi fl‘c‘ 882025 But Second Business Year of Present Federal ministration Shows a Deficit of 835.864,33!‘_ J Fv-d-nthtNohmeofMCuflwOfluGovw ment Bonds Will be Necessary for Many Months, if at All—Custorn Receipts Were $10,000,000 Under the Estimates—Personal Income Tax Proved a Surprise, Producing $13,000,000 More Than Previous Fiscal Year —Postoffice Department Ran Behind More Than $6,000,000. Washington, July 1—The second busines year of the present adminis- tration, which cldsed yesterday, showed a deficit of $35,864,381, com- pared with a surplus for the year end- ing June 30, 1914, of $34,418,67. Official explanations will not be is- sued until the figures for the year ars analyzed by Secretary McAdoo, but on the face of the records it is apparent that receipts were much smaller, an enormous reduction in customs revs ntes resulting from the war, while disbursements were much greater. Probably No lssue of Bonds. Notwithstanding the deficit on the year's business, the treasury now has an actual net balance of $82,025,716. ‘With such a balance on-hand, and ev- ery prospect that it will be increased possibly by $10,000,000 in the mext ten days, it is evident that there will be for many months to come, if at ell. Customs Receipts mifl. Customs receipts for last flscal year amounted to $209, ns 107, about 311,000,00 under the estimates made by Secretary McAdoo several months after the war began, and $52,000,000 below the amount received from this source in 1914. With the end of the war ap- Barantty vesite, & fe well known. that next session. Sugar becomes free next year, whereas in the days when it paid Juty 1t ‘brought in about $60,000,000 a year. 'l'h tax proved the big pro- durln. the past twelve months. Total receipts up to the close of busi- Im-m T-x Big Producer. 331 This is more than $8,500,000 above that total received from the tax last year, —_— and there remain ten days of grace in which it may lawfully be paid Officials confident that this period there will be recelved. n income-tax paymests st jetet SIS 000,000, which would bring the $5,000,000,000 above the amount ! mated. Personal Income Tax a Surprise. tax proved a surprise this year. Last year it brought in only about $28,000,: 000, but up to date this several millions. The corporation come tax apparently will be about the eame as that received last year. Revenue of Emergency Tax. Contrary to current reports, it new only about $27,000,000 in excess of years. Onme contributing factor ie that whiskey is not paying the reve- nue it ‘used to produce by somewbers between $16,000,000 and $20,000,000 & year. Postoffice Department Behind. Another thing pointed out. tonight by received advances from the e amounting to more than $6,600,000. this were to be paid back, the deficit would be that much decreased. the other hand, the treasury has out on account of the Panama likely to be reimbursed unless a bond issue for many years Including the Panama ditures but deducting the amount ad- vanced the postoffice, the account shows a net excess of all ments for the year over all receipts of about $57,500,000. WHITMAN DECLINED TO COMMUTE BECKER'S SENTENCE. Has Granted a Reprieve of Two Weeks—Mrs. Becker Did Not Appeal to Governor. Albany, N. Y. July Whitman today declined to communte the death sentence of Charles Beck- er, th eformer New York police lieu- t.nonz convicted of the murder of Her- Rosen! Simultaneously, Mn T, Manton, Becker's counsel, announced that he would take no further legal step behalf of his client. In order that other counsel for Beck- er may have an opportunity to appeal to the federal courts, however, if d sired, the governor granted the cor victed man a reprieve of two weeks from the week beginning July 12 to the week beginning July 26. When Mr. Manton left here after the con. ference with the governor, in which he made his final appeal for Becker’s life, he did not know if the case would be taken ¢o a higher court or what at- torney, if any, would appeal for the convicted man. Only a writ issued by a federal court now will act as a stay. A mere appeal will not have that effect. Mr. Manton, who retires from the case, never has been of the opinion that there was much hope of the fed- ral courts interfering with the execu- tion. There are a few points on ‘which it is expected an appeal on con- stitutional grounds might be taken, but they are considered of a minor character. Mrs. Becker did not appeal to the governor in her husband's behalf. Be- fore going into conference with the governor today Mr. Manton announc- ed that she would not appear. The governor would have granted her an hud she expressed a desire At the last minute it developed that Becker offered to make reveiations to the governor in connection with graft in New York circles. The governor, however, refused to con- sider this phase of the case. The only issue now before him, the ex- ecutive held, was the actual killing of Rosenthal. Save for the statement that Becker had not confessed the killing of Rosen. thal, or offered to implicate others in the 'Killing, the governor would say nothing offers of revelatisns by the convicted man. Movements of Steamships. New York, July 1—Salled: steam- ers San Glorglo, Naples; Palermo, N OLD SPRINGFIELD RIFLES IN A BROOKLYN WAREHOUSE. New York, July 1—A large signment of old Springfleld rifles ul Brooklyn awaiting shipment, it was 5aid today by the forwarding agents to some point in the West Indies. Per- sons who claimed to have seen the was_emphatically denied by warding agents, Schenker and Com- pany, and by Funch, Edye ard Com- pany, agents for various steamshig lines, including the one which orated this statement. The forwarding agents declined te divuige the name of the consigness of ¥ consignor. They also denied that the > munitions were destined for Java. The steamship Boeton is now at the pier loading a cargo for Batavia, J = Dfficials at the custom house dectined to say whether the government was interested in the shipment. There were several truck loads of the war ma- g terials. The rifles were dated 136§ 3 and bors the words “Frenkfort Ar- 3 METAL MINERS ADOPT A LOWER SCALE Likely That Webb-City Strikers Wil Agree With Employers. Joplin, Mo. Tower scale day at a meeting of officials of the American Metal Miners Union in Webb City. At a conference which was held later with mine operators, it seemed that the strikers might soom agree with the employers. The new scale which is low in many instances than the ome tions in the market. The scale pro- vides that no men working under ground shall receive less than 34 & The opinion of miners and opera- tors is that the strike will be settied within the next few days and the mines probably will resume opera- tions next Tuesday. PANAMA CANAL MW. A EARNINGS OF $250,000 Over Expenditures for the First Year