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VOL. LVIL.—NO. 298 NORWICH, CONN., MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1915 Balletin EIGHT PAGES PRICE TWO CENTS INVADERS ROUNDING IP SERBIAN TROOPS They Are Also Prosecuting With Their Usual Energ}y the Campaign Against Montenegro ALLIES CDNTINU‘E‘ NEGOTIATIONS WITH GREECE ] New Proposals Are Said to Have Been Made by France and Great Britain in the Hope of Reaching an Agreement— Belief Prevails That Rumania is Awaiting the Concen- tration of Sufficient Entente Troops to Make Victory Cer- tain Before Joining Allies—Unusual Calm Prevails on the Battlefields—The Check Suffered by General Trun- shend in Mesopotamia is a Severe Disappointment to the British. London, Dec. 5, 10 p. m.—The ne- gotiations between Greece and the al- lied powers still drag on at Athens, new hitches seemingly arising as the old ones are smoothed out. One day it is reported a settlement has been reached, only to be followed the next by denial or announcement of fresh difficulties confronting the diplomats. Al Impatient Over Greece’s Delay. The people of the allied countries, particularly those of France and Italy, are becoming impatient over the con- tinual delays and the press is de- manding that stern_action be taken to demonstrate to King Constantine and his ministers the determination of the quadruple entente to secure the assurances demanded. New proposals are said to have been made by France and Grat Britain in the hope of reach- Ing an agreement. Attitude of Rumania Undecided. The attitude of Rumania also re- mains undecided. _Since the despatch announcing the closing of Rumanian ports to foreign trade was received, silence has descended upon Bucharest and Europe is awaiting anxiously the next move which will give a meaning to this order. The general belief here is that the Rumanian government Is waiting anxiously the concentration of a sufficient Russian force in Bessara- bia and a large enough Anglo-French army in southern Serbia, to make vic- tory certain before joining the allies. Rounding Up Serbians. Meanwhile the Austro-Germans and Bulgarians continue rounding up _the few Serbian troops remaining in Ser- bia and are also prosecuting writh thier usual energy the campaigns against Mgntenegro. 5 Unusual calm prevails on the vari- ous battle fronts, even the talians ap- parently slackening their offensive, probabiy in preparation for the next phase, which they hope will place Jorizia in their hands, with commanding positions on which the Austrians’ hold has weakened during the past weeks of heavy fighting. British Reverse in Mesopotamia. The check suffered by General Town- shend in Mesopotamia is a severe dis- appointment to the British public, ~hich had looked upon this expedition is the brightest spot thus far in the war, with the possible exception of General Botha's conquest of German Southwest Africa. Nothing has been heard from General Townshend since he reached Kut-El-Amara, where it is likely he will make a stand, as the position is a very strong one where he could hold out until reinforcements reached him. It is not only the mil- itary failure, but the effect the re- tirement will have on the British pos- sessions in the east which makes the result so unfortunate from the British point of view. WAR HISTORY OF THE GERMAN CROWN PRINCE. Rumor Has Had Him Dead and Buried ‘Many Times. Berlin, via Wireless to Sayville, Dec. 5—The Overseas News agency, under the title “Hard to Kill” today gave out for publication what it says is a history of the German crown prince curing the war. as compiled by a Danish newspaper from reports given out by Germany's enemies. The his- tory follows: “Aug. 5, 1914—Victim of an attempt ogainst his life in Berlin. “Aug. 20—Second attempt against life, in which he lost one les. 'Aug. 24—Third attempt against his ept. 4—Committed suicide. cot. 15—Died m a Brussels hos- witul. 15—Commarded uear Verdun. “Sept. 16—Wounded by shrapnel in an attack 2—Once more buried. 4—Once more killed by the 8—Insane; taken to a lonely 13—Appointed on the east front. 17—Once more killed. 16, 1915—Once more wounded. chief com- “Jan. *Feb. 3—Sent home.” AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FIVE ENTENTE NATIONS Has Been Signed That None Shall Conclude a_Separate Peace. London, Dec. 5, 7 p. m—The text of the declaration signed last weck by the British foreign secretary, Sir Bd- ward Grey, and the French, Itallan, Japanese and Russian ambassadors af London, engaging each of the five na; tions not to conclude a separate peace, is_as follows: “The Italian government having de- cided to accede to the declaration be- tween the British, French and Rus- sian governments, signed in London, Bept. 5, 1914, which declaration was acceded to by the Japanese govern- ment on October 19, 1915, the under- signed, duly authorized by their re- spective governments, hereby declare as_follows: “The British, French, talian, Jap- anese and Russian governments mu- tually engage not to conclude peace separately during the present war. “The five governments agree that when terms of peace come to be dis- cussed no one of the allies will de- mand conditions of peace without pre- vious agreement of each of the other allies.” RECRUITING SCHEME OF EARL OF DERBY NOT SUCCESSFUL Supreme Effort Must Be Made Soon to Avoid Conscription. London, Dec. 6, 12.10 a. m.—The.re- cruiting scheme of the Ean of Derby, director of recruiting, has not been as #uccessful as had been hoped for. sald James Henry Thomas, labor member of parliament, addressing a meeting_of railway workers at Long Eaton_ tonight. Mr. Thomas said he had discussed the matter with the Earl of Derby Saturday and the Earl had cxpressed the opinfon that his plan had not been as successful as he had anticipated or had a right to expect. Therefore the earl declared that the supreme effort must be mada in the next few days by those who valued their freedom and were oOp- posed to conscription. DESTRUCTION OF A LARGE AUSTRIAN FACTORY Explosion Is Reported to Have Caused Loss of Several Hundred Lives. London, Dec. 5, 3.55 p. m.—Destruc- other | tion of a large Austrian factory at Halle, Prussian Saxony, by an explo- sion, with the loss of several hundred lives, is reported in a message from Kolding, Denmark, to Copenhagen, for- warded by Reuter's correspondent. It is said a similar disaster was narrow- ly escaped at Bogden, Silesia. The ammunition factory there, it is re- ported, was saved by the discovery that it had been undermined. According to this account, which has not been confirmed, arrests have been made at Bogden. It is asserted dis- contented workmen are suspected in both instances. ENTENTE MINISTERS TALK WITH GREEK PREMIER Said to Have Been Reassured That Greek Reply Will Be Satisfactory. Paris, Dec. 5, 11.35 a. m.—The min- isters of the quadrupie entente in Athens had a conversation with M. Skouloudis, the Grecian premier, at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon, according to a news despatch from the Greek capital. A long consultation of the cabinet ensued after which M. Skou- loudis called on the king. The mes- sage states that the representatives of the entente powers have received assurancs that the Greek reply to the entente representations will be found satisfactory WARM WELCOME FOR OFFICERS OF CRUISER SARATOGA At a Garden Party in Yokohama— Geisha Girls Waved American Flags. Tokio, Dec. 6—The officers of the American cruiser Sartoga were warm- ly welcomed at a garden party in Yokohama last night. During the festivities geisha girls performed an- cient dances and waved American and Jopanese flags. Mayor Ando, in an address expressed pleasure at the presence of Rear Admiral Winter- halter and his s:aff at the function. The American Admiral received 400 guests o nboard the Saratoga which was beatifully decorated for the oc- casion. Tonight Vice-Admiral Kato commander of the second Japanese squadron, will give a dinner to_ the visiting Americans and Admiral Win- terhalter will give a banquet to the Japanese aboard the Saoratoga De- cember 9. Thousands of persons are _visitinf the Saratoga, which is regarded as a messenger of good will and friend- of the United States. OBITUARY. Harry McChesney. Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec, 5.—Harry (Doc) McChesney, aged 35, one of the best known football players in the country a decade ago, is dead at his home here. He was formerly a member of the Chicago All-Americans, a team com- posed of former college players and of the famous Canton professionals. Edward Smith. Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 5 —Edward Smith, president of the American Shipbuilding Company, died at his home here today. He was 71 years old and had been shipping on the Great lakes all his life Cabled Paragraphs Sofia-Nish Railway Opened. Sofla, Dec. 5, via London, 4.37 p. m.— Official announcement is made here to- day of the reestablishment of railway communication between Nish and So- a. SPEAKER CLARK WILL BE NOM- INATED FOR REELECTION. Minnehaha to Bring Race Horses. London, Dec. 5, 420 p. m.—The steamer Minnehaha will take ot New York 26 race horses, including Clar- ence H. Mackay's entire string of 18, which were sent here from France. The other eight animals are English two year olds. DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE MEETS TUESDAY Homer S. Cummings Mentioned as Possible Successor of Chairman Mec- Combs. IS NO CLOTURE RULE In the House There Will Be a Suffrage Demonstration When Representative Mondell thony’s Amendment. Introduces Susan P. An- ‘Washington, Dec. 5.—Endorsement of the work of the administration and of congress, selection of the time and place for the next convention and election of a new treasurer and sec- retary will constitute the chief work of the democratic national committee which meets here Tuesday to make preparations_for the 191 presidential campaign. Four cities, Chicago, St. Louls, Dallas and San Francisco_are in the race for the convention. Dal- las and St. Louis delegations are here each fortified with a $100,000 check ready to promise the national board every convenience. June 19 is the opening date generally favored. Rolla Wells of Missouri, treasurer of the committee, has informed friends that after presenting his report at the meeting Tuesday he will resign, be- cause he has become a governor for the federal reserve bank in St. Louis and does not feel that he should hold a political position. Who his successor will be was problematical tonight. Thomas J. Pence of this city, as- sistant to_Chairman McCombs, prob- ably will be elected secretary to suc- ceed Joseph E. Davies, of Wisconsin, who resigned following his appoint- ment by President Wiison as chair- man of the federal trade commission. Rumors that Chairman McCombs might be succeeded by either Homer S. Cummings, national committeeman from Connecticut, or Frea B. Lynch, national committeeman from Minne- sota, were given no confirmation by members of the committee here. The committee, it was said author- itatively tonight, will take no formal action indicating its preference for the democratic candidate in 1916, although all of members expect that President Wilsor will be renominated. ‘Washington, Dec. 5—On_the eve of the sixty-fourth congress Washington tonight was enlivened by the arrival of belated members and hundreds of visitors attracted by the opening of congress, ‘the convention of the Con- gressional Union for Woman Suffrage, which begins tomorrow and the meet- ing of the national democratic com- mittee Tuesday. Democra Organization Completed. Democrats of the house and senate completed their organization plans yesterday after a week of delibera- tion during which obstacles threat- ened to disturb a_harmonious opening were overcome. The senate democrats agreed to make the fight for a cloture rule a party issue, and the house ma- jority found a way to take care of the greatly increased republican minor- ity on committees without internal dissension. Legislative issues did not figure materially in the parllamentary conferences, although the subjects of national defense and extension of American merchant marine were gen- erally recognized as paramount in the deliberations over committee assign- ments. Both houses will convene at noon. In the lower branch the first order of business will be the election of a speaker. When Clerk South Trible calls the session to order, Spcaker Champ Clark will be nominated by the majority (229) for reelection and Representative Mann of Tllinois will be_proposed by the republicans (197). Speaker Clark, whose reelection with the other majority nominees for house offices is assured, upon taking the chair will recognize Representative Frank Mondell of Wyoming. This will signalize a demonstration for woman suffrage, the Wyoming member having been chosen to introduce the Susan B. Anthony constitutional amendment for equal suffrage as the first resolu- tion of the new congress. The speak- er's gallery will be crowded with suf- frage advocates of national renown who pronose to make the occasion memorable. Vice President Will Be Absent. “The senate will convene with Vice President Marshall absent owing to the illness of Mrs. Marshall. It will be called to order by Secretary Baker and the first business will be the in- auguration of newly-elected members, to be followed immedmiately by the election of a president pro tempore. Senator James P. Clarke of Arkansas will be elected to succeed himself, hav- ing been nominated by the democratic caucus last week after a fight which had its origin in the Kansas senator's revolt against the ship purchase bill at the last session. Republican sen- ators plan_to nominate Senator Gal- CONSISTORY WILL BE HELD AT VATICAN TODAY- Pope to Reliver an Allocution Deplor- ing the Horrors of European War. Rome. Dec. 6, 6.45 p. m.—At the consistory which will be held tomor- row the pope will deliver_an allocu- tion, again deploring the Torrors-of the war and comiserating the Arme- nians. The pontiff will urge _the quick concluslon of peace, which should be just and durable, favoring neither of ‘the belligerents. Attention will be called to the fact that despite the good will of those in authority ir the varlous belliger- ent countri>_. «ne war has made more lent ‘.. abnormal condifons pre- vailinz at the Holy See Six cardinals are to be created, whose names bave already been made public and a report was current in Vatican circles today that the pope may, in addition, appoint a new car- |linger of New Hampshire, who will dinal, whose name will. be reserved|continue as minority leader. “in petto,” that is, whose name will Struggle Over Cloture Averted. A struggle over cloture which had threatened to delay-organization of the senate and possibly to interfere with the joint session of the senate and house to hear the president’s messagze on national defense on Tuesday was averted by the democrats yesterday when opponents of cloture succeeded be withheld until the pope chooses to reveal it. Several pames are mentioned in this connection, including that of Arch- bishop Ireland, of St. Paul. The pope will also announce in the consistory the appointment of the Rt. Rev. Joseph F. Busch, bishop of Lead, South Dakota, as bishop of St. Cloud, fn convincing its champions that the subject should be referred to a com- mittee for non-partisan consideration. In both houses there will be_ the usual flood of new bills introduced. LIFE SENTENCE FOR STEALING DINNER BUCKET Minn. TRIBUTE TO MEMORY OF PETER STUYVESANT At the Unveiling of a Bust on the Bowery, New York. New York, Dec. 5.—Tribute was paid to the memory of Peter Stuyvesant, seventh governor of New Amsterdam, at the unveiling here today in the church of St. Mark's, in the Bouwerie, on the site of which he was buried, of a bust presented by The Netherlands government through Minister Chevalier Van Raphard. The bust was accepted for the people of the church by Major General Leonard Wood. Convict Pardoned by Governor Hat- field of West Virginia. Wheeling, W. Va, Dec. 5.—Frank Johnson, formerly of Wheeling, con- victed of stealing a dinner bucket and a coat and sentenced to life imprison- ment under the habitual criminal act, has been pardoned by Governor H. D. Hatfield, according to_an announce- ment here today. Johnson served eight years of his sentence. TO FOUND EXPERIMENT SCHOOL OF ELECTRICITY For Officers and Men of the United States Navy. Orange, N. J., Dec. 5.—An experiment i school of electricity for the officers and men of the United States navy has been appointed here by Thomas A. Edison, chairman of the naval advisory board, ' acting in co-operation with Secretary Daniels. The men of the submarine flotilla who have to do with complicated electrial equipment will receive their training first. FIRE BROKE OUT WHILE STEAMSHIP WAS LOADING The Tyninghame Discoveed on Fire at Her Pier in Brooklyn. New York, Dec. 5.—Fire broke out in hold No. 6 of the steamship Tyn- inghame while the vessel was loading a cargo of sugar for an English port at her Brooklyn pier today. The flames were discovered by a member of the cre wand were extinguished with comparatively slight loss. Spon- taneous combustion was given as the cause. The steamer, which is owned by the Hall Steamship Company of London, was to sail this week, NEW HAVEN SCHOONER AGROUND IN VINEYARD SOUND Coast Guard Cutter Grasham Stand- ing by the Childe Harold. Gay Head, Mass, Dec. 5.—The coast guard cutter Gresham yesterday ranged up alongside the three-masted | - schooner Childe Harold, of New Ha- ven, which went aground at the west- ern’entrance of Vineyard sound, while bound from Perth Amboy to Calais, Me., with coal. The weather yesterday was calm and hazy xnd the cutter expected to float the "schooner on the late afternoon e. ARCHBISHOP MUNDELEIN) The Right Reverend George William Maundelein, appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Chicago in succession to the late Archbishop Quigley, was the first auxiliary bishop to be ap- pointed in Prookiyn and the third bishop in the "history of the diocese of Long Island. Amsterdam in 1914 had more than 00,000 population. {Congress Meets |Union Metallic Co. at Noon Today| Labor Troubles BRIDGEPORT MACHINISTS® TO PRESENT FORMAL DEMANDS. DISCRIMINATION CAUSE 1t Is Reported That Unless the De- mands Are Granted a General Strike Will Be Called—Remington Plant Is Not Involved. Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. 5—At a mass meeting of the machinists of the Unlon Metallic Cartridge company thsi morning, grievances against the com- pany were considered and a committee was appointed to treat with the com- pany officials, in an attempt to affect a_settlement. The committee was gronted the power to call a strike of all the machinists of the U. M. C. com- pany if unsuccessful in its efforts to treat with the officials. Large Number of Petty Grievances. ‘While the men have a large number of petty grievances, the principal causes of dissatisfaction are alleged discrimination on the part of some of the foremen and the djscharge of ten machinists because, it is claimed, they were actlve in union matters. Nearly 900 Attended Meeting. Today's meeting was attended by nearly 900 out of the 1,000 machinists, tool makers and specialists employed at the U. M. C. plant. The grievances were discussed at some length and it was finally woted to leave the matter In the hands of the executive commit- tee of the union. International offi- cers will cooperate with the commit- tee in its work. Demand to Be Drawn Up. Formal demands will be drawn up tomorrow morning and submitted to the heads of the U. M. C. company. It is reported that unless the demands are granted, a general strike will be called. Up to the present the Remington Arms and Ammunition company has not been drawn into the trouble. There are some grievances among the em- ployes of this concern, but union lead- ers intimai~l loday that these would receive consideration in due time. May Be Sympathetic Strike. It is expecticd, however. that in the event the U. M. C. company officials fail to grant the demands of the ma- chinists, union members of the Remington plant will be appealed to and may go out on a sympathetic strike. This course, however, could not be verified by the mnion officials who refused to consider anything per- taining to the arms company. The policy of dealing with only one con- cern at a time was formulated dur- ing the recent industrial upheaval in this city and has been closely fol- lowed since. Should the Reminston concern become involved, however, about 2,000 men would quit their benches, Situation Up ot General Manager. Union leaders stated tonight that the whole situation was now up to Major Walter C. Penfleld, general manager of both plants. Thus far Major Pen- field has refused to treat with the unionists. He will be given one more chance tomorrow, the union leaders assert. INCREASED REVENUES OF POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. 17.06 Per Cent. Greater in November Than During Same Month Last Year. Washington, Dec. 5.—Marked im- provement in business conditions is reflected in the November revenues of the 50 largest postoffices of the coun- try, producing approximately half of all’ the postal receipts. Postmaster General Purleson announced this to- day in a statement showing an increase of $2,033.135, or 17.96 per cent, for those offices from November a year ago. The normal rate of increase is about 7_per cent, but November last year showed a decrease of 5.71 per cent. as a_result of the business depression which began immediately after the outbreak of the European war. The depression was most seriously felt during that month. Total receipts of the 50 cities was $13,349,450 in No- vember last year. New York, with $2,836,761, led the list, snowing $525,691 more revenue thanNovember, 1914, an increase of 22.74 per cent. against a decrease of 8.19 per cent. in November last year from November, 1913. Chicago was second with 32,407,618, an increase of $443,812, or 22.60 per cent., compared with a decrease of 12.34 per cent. last year. SUGGESTION FROM FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE BRYAN That Congress Assure President of Its Support in Peace Mediation. Washington, Dec. 5—In a statement issued here tonight Former Secretary of State Bryan sugsests that congress assure the president of its readiness to' support him in any effort which he may see fit to make to hasten the res- toration of peace in Europe. “An_offer of mediation” he says, “is not only amply justified on the ground of humanity, but it is demand ed. * * = There is abundant rea- son to believe that the president, eith- er alone or in conjunction with the executives of the other neutral nations, can secure from the nations at war a statement of the terms upon which peace is possible and such a statement would be the beginning of an exchange of views which would lead t oa treaty. THEFT CHARGE AGAINST TWO MEN AND A WOMAN John A. McKane of Lawrence, Mass., Assaulted and Robbed of $2,500. Cabridge, Mass., Dec. 5IEvelyn M. Richardson, Charlés Swarliss and Sam- uel Mercuric were brought into the district court yesterday charged with theft of $2,500 from John A. McKane, of Lawrence, Mass. who claimed to have been assaulted Thursday night by two men, while in company with the Richardson woman. They were held in 32,500 each for a hearing on December 14 “Tod” Sloan, once known as the King of Jockeys, who was recently de- ported from England, arrived in New York. The Bulletin's Circulation in Norwich is Double That of Any Other Paper, and lts Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City's Population Condensed Telegram S desertl; Many Villista troops Crude oil were advanced § cents a barrel by the Ohio Oil Co. Ten public butcher shops will be opened in Marseilles, France, by the city. Stuart Merrill, the Franco-American poet, dfed at his home at Versallles, France. The Wilson liner Marengo, which ‘went ashore near Deal, England, was refloated. are Jay F. Coolmey, an artist, 85 years old, shot and killed himsclf in his home in New York. Six thousand reindeer carcasses to be used as food wero shipped to Ger- many from Sweden. The White Star liner Adriatic ar- rived in New York from Liverpool with $4,200,000 in gold. President Wilson will deliver an ad- dress before the Columbus, O., Cham- ber of Commerce, December 10. The new State armory at Allentown, Pa., was dedicated. Governor Bruin baugh was the principal speaker. After being detained at Genoa by the Italian Government, the American Tk steamer Comunipaw was releas- e Westinghouse Electric & Mfg. Co. recelved a $2,500,000 order for two turbo-generators from the Duquesnc Light Co. Two men were injured and damage of $87,000 caused by an explosion at the plant of the PBters Paper Co., at Latrobe, Pa. Indians ing in a settlement near Ambherst, Va., sent a barrel of choice wine-sap to Mrs. Norman Galt as a wedding gift. Sergeant Georges Carpentier, cham- plon pugilist of France, was decorated with a Military Cross for hs daring aeroplane work. A _movement was started in London by Sir Edward A. Cornwall, M. P., to prevent Henry Ford's peace mission visiting England. Secretary of Treasury McAdoo con- ferred with President Wilson supo: edly on =hipping legislation and reve- nue raising measures. Felix Diaz is reported to have land- ed at Oxacaca, Mexico, with an army of 2000 men io start a new revolu- tion against Carranza. President Wilson attended a caval- ry and field artillery drill at Fort Meyer, Va, for the benefit of the Army Relief Association. The Spanish steamer Reina Maria Christina, which went ashore on Flor- ida reef, near Miami, was refloated. The vessel lost her propellor. Seventy Texas Democrats, with a check for $100,000, left Dallas for Wasshington to bring the Democratic national convention to Dallas. Ambassador Gerard at Germany reported to be using effectively his influence with the German Govern- ment to help the Armenians. is Directors of the Stock Yards Sav- ings Bank of Chicago declared a quarterly dividend of 4 per cent. and an extra dividend of 2 per cent. Up to the end of November $2, 613,150,000, or about $6 per cent., of the third German war loan had been paid in cash by the subscribers. Edward R. Bacon, of New York, vice president and _director of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, died at Baltimore. He was 61 years old. The British stcamer Oakfield, re- cently reported in_distress southeast of Cape Race, N. F. was towed into St. Michaels by the Lady Ninien. Fourteen cars and one enigne left the rails when the Baltimore & Ohio freight trains crashed at Boehring, Pa. No one was seriously injured. A large celebration is being ar- ranged at Mexico City to honor Gen. Carranza who will return to the capi- tal shortly from an inspection trip. The New York fire department was awarded a medal of honor by the Panama-Pacific Exposition for its fire {:ghtlng and fire prevention exhibi- on. Three bandits who shot two deputies and held off a posse near Rhinelander, Wis., escaped from the marsh where they were hiding, after a running ight. The French section of the Women's International League for permanent peace was ordered by the Paris police to stop the circulation of peace pam- phlets. Samuei Keener, of Pittburgh, was sentenced there to 80 days in jail for threatening to shoot President Wilson if he did not maintain strict neu- trality. William Patrick, a negro, was tak- en from the county jall at Forrest City, Ark., and hanged by a mob. He was acdused of the murder of John Nichobks. About 500 employes of the Atlas Powder Company of Tamaqua, Pa., who have been with the firm more than a year will receive bonuses of 10 per cent. Federal Judge Ray at Syracuse, N. Y., denied a new trial to Paron Op- penheim, Howard G. Rogers, and Richard Murphy, convicted of looting the First National Bank of Amster- dam, N. Y. Fans will be installed to ventilate the larger tunnels of the Baltimore & Ohio Raflroad _between Parkersburg ana_Crafton, Va., as many trainmen have been overcome by coal gas from the engines. SHOT BY COMPANION WHILE HUNTING RABBITS im Raised His Head Just as Comrade Pulled Trigges Lyons, N. Y., Dec. 5.—George Rob- ert Gaylor was shot and instantly killed here today by Albert Eckret while the two were hunting rabbts. Gaylor was stooping to catch their ferret as it came from the home and raised his head just as Eckert pulled the trigger. Vi Opened Fire on Two Other Warships and on the Lively Cannonading of Light Shanghai, Dec. 6.—The crew of the Chinese cruiser Chao-Ho mutinied last night and opened fire on two other warships and the arsenal. The fire was returned, the engagement lasting for an hour. 'Several shots fell in the foreign concessions. Apparently the outbreak has been | confined to the Chao-Ho. The Chinese | authorities announce that she will be held and sunk at daybreak. Story of the Outbreak. Shanghai, Dec. 5.—Conflicting ac- counts of the nature of the outbreak |are current, and owing to the strict measures taken by the authorities it has been impossible thus far to obtain official information. It appears, how- ever, that at 2 o'clock Sunday after- noon 20 men set forth from the for- eign settlement in a launch and went alongside the Chao-Ho, which is lying opposite the Kiang-Nan arsenal Mutinied by Pre-Arrangement. On the arrival of the launch the crew of the Chao-Ho mutinled, appar- ently by pre-arrangement. At about 6 o'clock the mutineers opened fire on the arsenal, the cruisers Hal-Chi and the gunboat Tung-Ching. The Hai-Chi and Tung-Ching replied and there was lively cannonading of light and heavy guns for an hour. At least Arsenal at Shanghgi OUTBREAK APPARENTLY WAS PRE-ARRANGED and Heavy Guns Lasted an . Hour—At Least Half a Dozen Three Pound Shells Fell in the Foreign Concessions — Arsenal Authorities Have Notified the Senior Counsel of the Foreign Settlement . That the CrullerWi!] be Shelled and Sunk at Daybreak. half a dozen three-pound shells fell in the foreign concessions. The clty and countryside were thrown into panic. After the firing ceased the Chao-Ho remained at anchor, keeping watch on the other warships. The arsenal authorities notified the senior consul of the forelgn settle- ment that the Chao-Ho would be shelled and sunk at daybreak. Gunboat Opened Fire. Attempts to investigate.the outbreak met with only partial euccess. The Associated Press correspondent en- deavored to reach the arsenal in a launch, but was challenged by the Tung-Ching and ordered to turn about. Notwithstanding immediate compli- ance with this order, the gunboat open- ed fire, damaging the launch slightly. Three Attempts to Reach Arsenal. Three subsequent attempts to reach the arsenal by automobile were un- availing. On occasion the out- pickets were passed after a strict ex- amination, but the inner guards turned back the automobile at the point of their rifles. At the time of the last attempt, at o'clock this morning, there was & heavy outbreak of firing. BUSY WEEK AHEAD | OF PRESIDENT WILSON. ]Yo Fill Numerous Engagements Made Some Time Ago. Washingtonfi, Dee. A busy week s ahead of President Wilson as, in addition to business incident to the ~onvening of congress, there are nu- merous nther enzagements made some time ago. . During the week he will Acliver four addresses, one to a foir session of the senate and house on sday. another at the annual mget- »f the Red Cross Wednesday and EARNEST THOMPSON SETON 3 RESIGNS AS CHIEF BOY SCOUTS. Quits Because of a Gradual Change Towards Politic New York, Dec. 5.—Ernest Thomp+ son Seton, naturalist and writer of books on nature. today announced his resignation as chief scout of the Boy Scouts of America. In a statement explaining his action, Mr. Seton said he resigned brcause of @& change towards politics opposed. and for which he _ blames James E. West, of this city, the pres- ant_chief scout executive. two in Columbus, Ohio, Friday. Represenentative Hay, chairman of the house military committee, wili have a nimportant conference with the president tomorrow to discuss pro- gress on the army bill which Mr. Hay will introduce in _the house soon after the new session begins. It will be the first time he had seen the president since the preparation of the bill was begun Two larze delegations—one compos- ed of suffragists and the other of dem- ocrats from Dallas, Texas, here to seel the next democrati national avention for that city—will be re- ced tomorrow by the president. His callers also will include Baron Shi- busawa, a prominent Japanese who will be introduced by Viscount Chin- da, the Japanese ambassador and committees from the senate and house who will notify him formally that con- gress is In session. MANY WOMAN SUFFRAGE WORKERS IN WASHINGTON Ready to Welcome Envoys of Western Women Voters. Wachington, Dec. 5—Hundreds of women suffrage workers from all par of the ccuntry reached Wash- ington tonight. ready to welcome to- morrow Mrs. Sara Bard Field, of Ore- gon, and Miss Francis Jolliffe, of Cal- Ifornia, the two envoys of Western women voters who have motored across the continent with a mammoth suffrage petition to the incoming con- gress asking for a federal suffrage amendment. After the presentation of the peti- tion to a hundred congressmen on the steps of the capitol, the envoys, es- corted by a parade of over a thous- and women, will go to the ‘White House to be received by the pre dent. The arrival of the petition and the reception at the White House will mark the opening of the first national convention of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, which will hold daily sessions throughout the week. Mrs. Field and Miss Jolliffe were in Baltimore tonight accompanied by Miss Ingebard Kindberg and Miss Ma- ria Kindstedt, both of Rhode Island, who donated and operated the trans- continental suffrage automobile. On the arrival at the end of their jour- parade of women and escorted to the east front of the capital. When it started from the woman voters’ con- vention at San Francisco in Septem- [ ber. the petition was 18,000 feet long and had 500,000 signatures of voters in enfranchised states. During the trans-continental trip thousands of signers from non-suffrage states have been added. CHARGED WITH MURDER OF AN ELDERLY WOMAN Warren Whitehead Is Lodged in Jail at Sweetsburg, Que. Sweetsburg, Que., Dec. 5.—Warren Whitehead was lodged in jail here yes- terday, charged with the murder of Mrs. Frank Dipper, 79 years of age, whose body was found by neighbors in her cottage at Aberoorn several days ago. Provincial police and deputies surrounded the Whitehead home last night, but the arrest was made with- out trouble. Mrs. Dipper, a widow, lived alone, and_according to the po- lice robbery probably was the motive. Movements of Steamships. New York, Dec. 5.—Sailed: Sieam- er_ Vasilefs Constantinos, Piraueus. Now York, Dec. 5. —Arrived: Steam- er sSt. Louls, Liverpool. Gibraitar, Dec. 5.—Passed: Steam- er Duca Degli Abruzzi, New York for Genoa ney tomorrow they will be met by the | “Militarism now comes first _and | woodcraft, the original purpose of the movement. second,” according to Mr. Seton, who announced the formation of the Woodcrafts league, inviting members of the Boy Scouts to join it. “When Baden-Powel and 1 organiz- ed the Boy Scouts of England in 1908 and the Boy Scouts of America in 1910, Mr. Seton’s statement said, “our purpose was to make all young people of America outdoor children by teach- Ing them the joys of outdoor life. As originally forrged the scouts of Amer- fea was to be a message of conserva- tio: nd brotherhood. e study of trees, flowers and na- ture” he continued “is giving way to wig-wagging. drilis and other ac- tivities of militarr nature, thus des- troying the symbolism of the organ- ization. At it stands now, mili tarism comes first and woodcraft sec- ond.” GREAT NORTHERN FREIGHTER IS DISABLED AT SEA. Minnesota Helpless About 25 Miles Southwest of Coronado Islands. San Diego, Cal, Dec. 5.—The dis- abled Great Northern freighter Min- nesota is wallowing practically helpless about 25 miles southwest of the Coro- nado Islands, according to a meagre radio report received here late today. This is the first direct word re- ceived here from the big steamer since Thursday night, when the American Hawaiian freighter Nevada signalled the Minnesota off Turtle Bay, Lower California. At that time the Minne- sota was steaming north at three knots an hour. Captain Thomas Garlic of the Min- nesota refused an offer of assistance trom the Nevada. The radio received here stated that the big Hill freighter was awaiting the arrival of the wrecking tug laqua and the tug Dauntless, which are steaming toward the Minnesota at full speed. Nothing was said regarting the man of men reported to have been imprisoned in the ship's brig for an alleged at- tempt to disable the freighter by crip- pling her machinery. It is not improbable, according to shipping men here, that the Minnesota put into San Diego harbor instead 1 of trying to proceed, as has been plan- ned, to _San Francisco. The Coronado lslands are 15 miles southwest of this port. REPORT OF AN ATTACK ON AN AMERICAN SHIP. Greece Has Sent a Destroyer to In- ate a Wireless Call. ‘Washington, Dec. 5.—Greece official- Iy notified the United States govern- ment today that a destroyer had beem sent to investigate a wireless call picked up at Athens vesterday saying an American ship was being attacked by a submarine south of Crete. The cablegram from Athens said the name of the ship had not been made out by the wireless receiver. The American collier Caesar, men- tioned in press despatches as having been near the place from which the call for help came, reported her safe arrival at Alexandria to the navy de- . partment fonight. The cruiser Des Moines, on her way to Cyprus, prob- ably was near the scene, but navy offl coals attachh no importance to the suggestion that she might have sent out the call General Jesus Rabi Dead. Havana, Dec. 5.—The death is an- nounced of General Jesus Rabl, the last of the prominent military chiefs of the Cuban revolution. General Rabi dled at Bayamo. ' |GREW OF CHINESE CRUISER MUTINIES : et ¥ to which he is - g £