Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 21, 1916, Page 1

e .“ 5 > VOL. LVHL—NO. 44 POPULATION 28218 _The Bulletin’s Circulation in Norwich is D_ouble That T Cabled Paragraphs TRYING TO N., MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1916 of Any 7(71fl|e-r_l’ape;', and Its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population 'CUT OFF RETREATING TURKS Russian Army Which Captured Erzerum Has Taken Much and Achlat, Further South RUSSIAN WARSHIPS HARASS RETREATING ARMY The Germans Have Been Vigorously Operating Against the British and French Along North of Ypres—In the the Yser Canal in Belgium, Argopne Forest a Mine Ex- ploded by the French Shattered the German Works— Artillery Duels on the Austro-Italian Line and Isolated Engagements on the Russian Front Are Reported. The Russian army which captured Erzerum, In Armenia, is endeavoring to cut off the retreat of the Turks, who are retiring with a smuch speed as possible. Despatches from Petrograd report the capture of the towns of Much and Achlat, to the south, heavy fighting preceding the taking of the towns by storm. The next objective of the southern wing of the Russian army is Diarbekr, which lies within striking distance of the Bagdad rail- way. This line would open up the road for the Russians into Syria. “Along the Black Sea coast Russian warships are pounding at the Turkish batteries and harassing the retreat- ing troops. The northern wing of the Russian army has captured the town of Widje and is driving the Turks back in the direction of Gumish Kha- neh, which is on the road to Trebi- zond, while large Russian forces are moving westward from Erezrum with the object of cutting off these Turkish troops before they can reach a mew line of defence. e The Germans have been operating vigorously against the British and ¥rench along the Yser Canal in Bel- gium north of Ypres. From the British 350 metres of a position was captured and held, despite hand gre- nade attacks to recapture it. After a heavy bombardment the Germans at- tempted to cross the canal and occu- py French position and several . of them did succeed in making their way to a first line trench. The French, however, immediately drove them back. ‘The British south of Loos in a live- 1y engagement succeeded in making an advance to the edge of a mine crat- er held by the Germans. The French in Champagne, between the Meuse and Moselle rivers and west of the Forest of Apremont have bombarded successfully German po- sitions, whild in the Argonne forest a mine exploded by the French shattered the German works. Only isolated engagements have taken place on the Russian front. On the Austro-Italian line the artillery duels continue. i Continuing their advance in Albania, the Austro-Hungarians report the capture near Bazar-Sjak, a short dis- ance northeast of Durazzo, of an ad- vanced Iatlian position. This is the first indication that the Italians were operating so far north in Albania, the Dellef having prevailed that their ac- tivities had been confined to the local- ity edjacent to Aviona. That progress is beinz made by the Teutonic allies in the direction of Av- lona seemingly is shown by the report that the Albanians who are flghting with them have occupied the town of Berat, situated about 31 miles north- eas of Aviona. TUnofficial advices from Saloniki are to the effect that a Bulgarian patrol which crossed the Greek frontier near Doiran was repelled by Greek troops and forced to retire. WHY REHABILITATION OF BELGIUM INDUSTRIES FAILED Germans Would Not Guarantee Raw Materials Would Not be Seized. London, Feb. 20, 1130 a. m—The plan of aiding Belgium to feed herself by rehabilitating the industries of the country under control of the American Commission for Relief in Belgium has failed, according to a lsiter written by Sir Edwerd Grey, tha British for- eign secretary, to M. Hymans, the Bel~ gian minister here, because the Ger- mans thus far have failed to reply to the request for guarantees that raw materials and manufactured goods will not be seized by the occupying ar- mies. The American relief coramission some time ago proposed that certain kinds of ron-contraband rzw mater- ials should be permitted to pass through the Eritish blockade into Bel- glum, goods manufactured from them to be re-exported. It wash proposed that the balance ot trade thus createfl in favor of Belgium shoufd be invested in food, thus putiing the population, as far as possible. ugen 8. seif-support- ing basls and at (tw sama tine check- ing the growing demoralization, dne to loog unemployment, DAYLIGHT A!D RAID ON WALMER, ENGLAND Four-Bombs, Dropped In a Clustsr, Killed a Man and a’ Boy, Feb. 20, 1128 p. m.~The residents ¢f ‘Walmer startled this morning by & series g loud explo- was it and clear to points of .thousaud feet. Four bo: were in & clus- tor landed within e frole of a i yards, ki 2 man and a alrmen were observed in’ the almost after the dro] of the bombs, but the on his rounds with the Sunday news- papers. He was killed instantly. An- other victim was a youth of 19, Who has not yet been identified. Some of the bombs fell in the road- way, making large holes. The whole affair was over so quickly that most of the people hardly realized what had happened. Some of those in the church say that the bullding was rocked with the concussion. The explosion of the bombs was heard all over Walmer, Deal and the surrounding district, but there was no panic. A dramatic story of the narrow escape of a boat which had just taken a pilot aboard at Wal- mer, was told by the occupants of the boat. Three bombs fell into the sea directly in the wake of the boat, cau: ing a tremendous upheaval of the wa- ter. WANTS MILK SENT FOR BABIES IN GERMANY Dr. Edmund Von Mack Asked Secre- tary Daniels to Send Warship. ‘Washington, Feb. 20—Dr. Edmund Von Mack, executive chairman of the Citizen committes for food shipment of New York, has asked Secretary Daniels to send a naval vessel to Ger- many with milk for babies. Dr. Von Mach reminded the secre- tary that the colller Sterling, en route to "Bgypt,” was carrying a cargo of unleavaned bread for shipment to Pal- estine from Alexandria, and suggested that a similar arrangement be made for sendinz milk to Germany. He was informed that the French government had objected to the request of chari- table organizations in the United States which proposed to supply milk for the rclief of German babies, and that it would be impossible for the navy to send a vessel to Germany un- less France withdrew her objections. NEARLY $2,900,000 SENT FOR RELIEF OF JEWS In the War Zones—$1,285,000 Went to Russia. New York, Feb. 21.—Nearly $2,900,- 000 has been sent from the United States for the relief of Jewish war suf- ferers in Russia, Austria-Hunzary, Po- land, Palestine and other war zones, it was announced by the joine distribu- tion comumittee of the’ Jewish relief fund. Of this amount $1,285,000 has gone to Russia, $860,000 to Poland and Lithuania, $610,000 to Austria-Hun- gary and $142,000 to Palestine. FOUR GERMAN SEAPLANES RAID ENGLISH COAST of It Two Men and One Boy willed and One Marine Wounddl. London, Feb. 20, 8.35 p. m.—Four German seaplanes today made a raid over the east and southeast coasts of England, according to an official an- nouncement made this evening. The total casualties are given as two men and one boy killed and one marine wounded. Considerable material dam- age was done. French Steamship Memphis Sunk. Paris, Feb. 20, 540 p. m—The French steamship Memphis has been sunk by an Austrlan submarine off Durazzo, according to & Vienna des- patch. The Memphis was a vessel of 2,382 tons gross bullt at Dundee in_ 1891 and owned by the Messageries Mar; times of Paris. Her port of resistry was Marseilles. The last mention of { ger in the maritime registers was on an. 10, when she was at Marseilles. BLOWCUT OF COMPRESSED AIR UMDER EAST RIVER Three Workmen Were Hurled Through Mud and Water to the Surface. New York, Feb. 20—The body of Michael McCarthy, one of three work- men hurled up through mud and wa- ter to the surface of the East river yesterday by a blowout of compressed {air in a subway being constructed 100 feet under the river, was recoverad by the police today affer they had spent 18 hours dregging for it with grap- pling hooks. Frank Driver and Mar- shall Mabey were the other two work- men captapulted out of the tunnel. Driver's body was recovered soon af- ter the blowout while Mabey escaped with a few bruises. WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH WHILE HER HUSBAND SLEPT Mrs. Albert Weller, &0, of Ridgefield Fell Down Stairs With Lighted Lamp. Ridgefield, Fedb. 20~While her hus- band was asleep last night, Mrs. Al- bert Weiler, aged 60, fell downstairs with a lighted lamp in her hands and twas burned to death. He did not dis- cover his wife’s fate until ho arose today. The body was charred and there were evidences that she rolled around the floor in an endeavor to emother the flames. The medical ex- aminer, Dr. Lowe, gave a verdint of e sasnie M~ - | held here yesterday, an address was ' Grand Duke Nicholas Going to Erzerum Petrograd, via London, Feb. 20, 10.44 p. m—Grand Duke holas, com- mander of the Russian forces in the Caucasus, bas left Tiflis for Erzerum. Serbians Landed in Corfu. Paris, Feb. 20.—The last Serbian sol- diers remaining in Albania have now been landed in Corfu, says a despatch from Corfu under date of Friday. The despatch adds that the entire Serbian army is now out of danger. Frank Spencer, English Yachtsman, Dead. ‘Cowes, Isle of Wight, Feb. 19, 855 p. m.—The death is announced of Cap- tain Frank Spencer, aged 86 years. He commanded James Ashbury’s schooner Cambria, the first English yacht which challenged for the America’s cup. JEAN CRONES, FUGITIVE CHEF, TAUNTS POLICE. Pencilled Note Dropped in Letter Box at Grand Central Station. New York, Geb. 20—A pencilled note, purporting to have been writ- ten and dropped without envelope or stamp in a mail box at the Grand Central station here last night by Jean Crones, the fugitive chef, accused of having attempted to poison the guests at a dinner in honor of Archbishop Mundelein in Chicago, was recelved by the police today. The note said Crones was “sorry to be obliged to leave the city of New York for my 's sake” but added: ‘“You're really not clever at all. Your detec- tives are looking for me and no one can catch me. The missive, addressed to the “Chief of Folice, New York” said also that Crones was at the Grand Central sta- tion at 1130 o’clock last night and concluded with the sentence: *Thanks for your kindnes: It was midnight when the note was received at the post office. As it was without envelope or stamp, it at- tracted the attention of a_clerk, who read it at once and turned it over to an inspector who communicated with the police. Although the Grand Central station had been under survellance _several days, the police there declare they had not seen Crones or any one resembling him. They said, however, they had no doubt that Crones was the author of the not Crores written several letters to local negispapers since escaping from Chicazo,. but this was the first communication the police had receiv- ed direct. Extra precautions were taken today to guard Rorpan Catho- lic churchi The police also are keeping close watch on all avenues of communication leaving the city in the hope of thrwarting anp plan of Crones to leave here. CHARGED WITH OBTAINING $90,000 FRAUDULENTLY. Joseph J. Halpin Misrepresented Con- ditions to Detroit Banks. Detroit, Mich, Feb. 20—A warrant was_issued yesterday for the arrest of Joseph J. Halpin of Detrolt, charged with obtaining more tpan $90,000 from Detroit banks by means of fraudulent repreeentations. The complaint was signed by an officer of the Dime Savings bank. Halpin was president of the Michigan Ornamental Glass works, whi failed about a vear ago. It is alleged that he borrowed large sums of money from local banks by making alleged fraud- ulent statements concerning the con- dition of his company’'s business. The Dime Savings bank, it is said, loaned him $20,000 or more. MEXICO TO ESTABLISH A NATIONAL GUARD. The Carranza Army of 100,000 Men to Be Gradually Reduced. ! Washington, Feb. 20—The Carranza | army, estimated at 100,000 men, is to | be gradually reduced and supplemented | by a national guard patierned som “;h t after the national guard of the United States. The Mexican embassy | announced that the plan is to be put into_execution as soon be worked out. General Carranaz and his party, the embassy was advised, have left Gua- dalajara for Colima, Another despatch announced that through Pullman ser- vice has been resumed between Easle Pass, Texas, and Mexico City. NEUTRAL CONFERENCE FOR CONTINUOUS WMEDIATION Outgrowth of the Henry Ford Peace Expedition in Stockholm. details can | Stockholm, Feb. 20.—At an unofficial meeting of the neutral conference for continuous mediation, the outgrowth of the Henry Ford peace expedition, delivered by Nikolaus Gielsvik, pro- fessor of international jurisprudence in the University of Christiania and legal advisor on international law of the Novel Instifute. He spoke at length on his interpretation of the causes of war. COW PRODUCED 35316 LBS. BUTTER IN ONE WEEK. Registered Holstein at Vermont State Experiment Station, Montpelier, Vt, Feb. 20.—Tha pro- | duction of 35.316 pounds of butter in| seven days by a registered Holstein | cow owned by Dr. J. G. Whitney was | declared by officials af the Vermont state experiment station today to be a world’s record for a one week test. Dr. Whitney has named the cow Flu. ella Mechthilde, while her registered number is 69,620. The test was con- ducted by the experiment station. EARTH SHOCKS OF CONSIDERABLE SEVERITY on the Seismograph at ius College, Buffalo. Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 20.—Barthquekes of considerable severity and at an ss- timated distance of 3,400 miles were Registered Cani recorded on the selsmograph at Canis- ius collegs today. Two preliminary shocks were recorded at 1.01 and 1.03, the combined shocks lasting from 1.1§ until 1.37. Otber shocks were recorded at 231. The directior was east to west. Three Famiiies Driven Out by Fire. New Haven, Conn., Feb. 20.—Three familieg were driven from an apart- ment house in Forbes avenue by fire early today. The house was owned by Dr. Albert K. Boardman and the blaze is supposed to have started from de- fective wiring. The loss is $10,000. AN Mother and Son Beaten by Robbers BY FOUR UNKNOWN MEN WHO BROKE INTO FARM HOUSE OAKVILLE, CONN A Rough and Tumble Fight Took Place Between the Son and Rob- bers—Mother, 81, Remonstrated and Was Knocked Down. Oakville, Connn., Feb. 20.—Four unz known men broke into the farm house on the Iilac Poultry Farm Sunday morning, beat Mrs. Mary Brown, aged 81 and her son, Robert, stole seven dollars in cash’ and escaped. The men evidently expected to get more money, which they demanded at the point of revolvers. A rough and tumble fighe ensued between Mrs. Browrs's sons, Joseph and the robbers When the robbers left hurriedly, Robert was left under a rug, uncon- scious. ~His aged mother who at- tempted to remonstrate with the men, was bowled over. The local authorities, after making an investigation, sent for the state po- lice, who are mnow searching for the men. SHIPWRECKED MEN MAROONED YEAR AND HALF On an Island Off the West Coast of South America. Jacksonville, Tll, Feb. 19.—A letter mailed at Honolulu, Feb. 3. was re- ceived here from Homer T. Madisan of White Hall, TIl, relating how with a number of others he was marooned for nearly a year and a half on an island off the west coast of South America, after leaving the British steamer Bella Dorna, which was sunk by a Ger- man cruiser in September, 1914, The letter which was received by his srandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Madison, said: “For the last year and a half T have been on a little island in the South Sea, where no ships ever stop. “I was on the English ship Bella Donna, when a year ago last Septem- ber we were stopped off the west coast of South America by a German crui- ser. They forced us to go in our small boats and then sank our ship. The day after we ran into a pretty stiff gale and were blown away south. We brought up on a small island among a sroup of several. There were a few friendly natives there and one white man. We were there until about 40 davs ago when a small safling vessel put_in for water, having been blown Off her course. We then came here. “We had a nice comfortable time while marooned, but of course we all were glad to get away.” DETROIT HOTELS FILLED WITH EDUCATORS To Attend Conferences and Conven- tions Which Begin Toda; Detroit, Mich, Feb. 20.—With all the leading hotels reported full, many Detroiters today threw open thei homes to visiting educators who have come to the city by the hundreds to attend conferences and conventions which begin tomorrow and conclude on Friday. These meetings, which are held under the auspices of the Nation- al Educational Association, are to dis- Dose of a great mass of routine busi- ness incident to the annual convention of the National Rducation Association at New York city in July. Local chapter houses of national froternities were places of informal gatherings and reunions. Sermons, dweiling up- on some of the aims of the educators, were listened to at various churches. It was estimated by executive offi- cers that at least 3,500 delegates will be in attendance. NEW INSULAR BANK FOR PHILIPPINES With Capital of $10,000,000, Be Headed by H. P. Willis. Manila, Feb. 21.—The _Philippine commission has named H. P. Willis as president of the new insular bank, the founding of which, with a_capital of $10,000,000, was authorized by the last legislature. The salary fixed for the position is $12,000. Samuel Ferguson, formerly secretary to Governor Gen- eral Harrison, has been named vice president and executive secretary of the bank with a salary of $6,000. It is expected that the bank will open on July 1. to CAPTURE OF I T. T. LINCOLN SELF-STYLED GERMAN SPY. Brought About By the Assistance of Citizens of German Birth. New York, Feb. 20.—The capture here last night of Ignatius T. T. Lin- coln, former member of the British parliamert and self-styled German sqy, after his escape from the custody of a deupty United States marshal in Brocklyn, January 15, was brought iabout through the assistance given to the special agents of the government by several naturalized citizens of Ger- man biri, 1t was learned authorita- tively tonight. FIVE PERSONS KILLED ON NORTHERN PACIFIC TRAIN North Coast Limited in Rear End Col- lision Near Spokane. Spokane, Wash., Feb. 20.—Five per- sons were killed and six injured today when a Northern Pacific passenger train, known as the North Coast Lim- ited, eastbound, crashed into the rear end’of = Northern Pacific and Burl- ingtop irain, also eastbound, at South Cheney, Wash, 17 miles from Spo- ane. Found Dead in Bed. New Haven, Feb. 30,—Charles W. Baldwin was found dead in bed at his home in State street, today, a victim of accidental gas asphyxiation. The Bas was escaping from an open jet. He was 64 years old. Nobel Prize Winner Dead. Stockholm, Feb. 20, (via London, 7.35 p. m)—K. . Arnoldson, winner of & Nobel peace prize in 1908, died today, aged 71 years. — Ansonia Strike Still Unsettled VARIOUS CONFERENCES HELD WITHOUT DEFINITE RESULTS POLICE STILL VIGILANT Influence of Young Grohol Over the Men is Waning—General Committee Intends to Picket the Mill Proverty Today. Ansonia, Conn., Feb. 20. — Various conferences of the striking emploves of the American Brass company were held here today but no definite results looking toward a settlement were ob- tained. The Italian laborers, who are said to have deserted the main body of strikers, did not mect as had been arranged. The strikers' committee, Condensed Telejrams Argentina will prohibit the export sugar. Michael Austin, Irish statesman, died in London, aged 61. The Belgian government is inquir- ing for lumber for general building. The Dutch town of Pumerened has been flooded by the bursting of a dike. By a vote of 52 to 40, the Virginia lower house defeated the equal suf- frage bill. Hungary has received a loan of 150,- 000,000 marks from a group of Ger- man banks. Theodore Roosevelt arrived at St. Thomas, D. W. L, from New York on the steamship Giana. Material for a steel plant to cost $1,000,000 has been ordered by the Ashland (Ky.) Iron & Mining Co. An appeal for $225,000 was issued in New York by the American Hos- pital and Ambulance Society in Russia. Ten more groups under the Derby conscription scheme wil be called to the colors in Great Britain on March composed of delegates from ten na- tionalities and headed by Joseph M. Grohol, had secret meetings and no news was obtainable, it being said thet the men had pledged absolute se- crecy. To Picket the Mill The general Property. committee intends to picket the mill property early tomor- row morning to prevent any of the strikers from returning to work. The city authorities, hearing of the con- templated action, advised the com- pany not to resume operations. Police Remain Vigilant. While there was no disorder to- and the situation was. outwardly auiet, the police did not relinquish theirvigilence and tonight 100 special officers patrolled the mill property. A report gained credence during the day that two cases of small arms had been secretly shipped here to the strikers. The chief of police denied knowledge of the rumor, but other officials .ad- mitted that an Investigation was be- ing made. Grohol Continues Chief Figure. While Grohol continues to be the chief fizure among the strikers, it is reported that his influence over the men is waning. The police are con- fident that there will be o disorder, so leng as he remains in charge, but grave fears are expressed for the safety of property, should the 2,500 men get beyond his control. Tonight Grohol warned the strikers not to con- gregate in bodies on the streets. A meeting of one woman and six men, who were said to be representa- tives of the North American Clvic League for Emigrants, was held to- tasday in a hotel. Seraphim G. Sanou- tas of Boston, sald the object of the meeting was to counsel the Greek strikers to preserve law and order. Another Conference Today. A. S. Brown, manager of one of the mills, sald tonight that another con- ference will be held with the strik- ers tomorrow. The company is still determined not to grant the principal demands of the men, he sald. Mr. Rrown is of the opinion that the mills will not reopen until after Wednesday of this week. Wednesday is pay da; and the strikers, who have a few day: pay due them, will be paid as usual, with an increase of 2 1-2 cents an hour, as previously announced. He belleves that after the men find the extra pay in their envelopes many of them will be willing to return to | work Vague Rumors of Plots. Vague rumors that the strike was part of a plot to cripple factories mak- Ing munitions of war were brought to Mr. Brown's attention, but he placed no credence in the report. Chief of Police Ellis believes that Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, of the al Workers of the World, is in organizing the strikers, but says he cannot locate her. ‘Warrants for the arrest of Miss Flynn and Jo- sept Ettor have been prepared, to be iserved in case they address the strik- ers. Fear Spread of Strike. The prospect of the strike spreading to other factories here is causing un- easiness. The 200 employes of the Osborn and Cheesman company, who last night voted to demand a wage increase ranging from 15 to 25 cents an hour, will present demands to- morrow. = If the company does not zive a favorable reply before 5 o'clock the employes aver they will walk out. Tt is also reported that there is un- rest among employes of the Ansonia Manufacturing company, makers of brass novelties. SLATE OF ALTERNATES OF BAY STATE REPUBLICANS. McCall, Lodge and Crane Candidates for Delegates at Large. Boston, Feb. 20.—A slate of alter- nates to be grouped with Governor Me- Call, United States Senators Lodge and Weeks and former Senator Crane as candidates for election as delegates at large to the republican national convention was announced tonight. It comprises Louis A. Frothingham of this city, former lieutenant governor; Butler Ames of Lowell, former con- gressman; Eben S. Keith of Sagamore, former member of the governor's coun- | cil, and Frank W. Stearns of this cit The combination seeks to o to Ch {unpledged for any candidate. OBITUARY. Fred C. Mandel. Greenwich, Conn,, Feb. 20.—Fred C. Mandel, who was chairman of the first board of public accountants in Con- necticut, dled today in a New York hospital_after an iliness of several weeks. He was 69 years old. He was secretary of the state board for some time, resigning in January. For 18 years he_ was clerk of the Plymouth church, Brooklyn, N. Y. His widow survives. Dr. Henry Baird Favil. Springfield, Mass., Feb. 20.—Dr. Hen- ry Baird Favill, a leading physician of Chicago, died of pneumonia here to- day. He was taken sick a week ago while on his way to attend a banquet here, for the revival of agriculture in New England, at which he was to speak on dairying. He was the owner of a famous herd of Holstein cattle and had been president of the National Holstein-Friesian club. Munitions Plant Destroyed at Moncton Moncton, N. B., Feb. 20—The plant of the Record foundry, where war mu- nitions were manufactured, was de- stroved hy fire late tonmight. 18. President Menocal of Cuba, has ap- pointed a commission to prepare plans for government ownership of Cuban railroads. The Mexican gunboat Brave will be sent to Galveston to take Mexican lab- orers from there to work in the hene- quen fields of Yucatan The ozpper roof of the famous! Rauhhaus in Vienna will be removed | and turned over to the military au- thorities. All Germans who escaped from Kamerun into Spanish Gutana will be sent to a concentration camp near San Fernando, Isle of Leon. W. J. Bryan will head the “big four” from Nebraska to the Democratic Convention, Representative Shallen- berger of that State declared. The Pacific-American Fisheries Co. steamship Paviof was driven ashore | on the Tugldik Island, on the Pacific | coast. The crew reached shore. The German admiralty has reiterat- its statement that two ~British war- ships were sunk by German torpedo craft on the night of Feb. 10-11. The Woman's Trust Co. of America was incorporated by Chicago women, with a capital of $1,500,000. It will do a trust business but no banking. Dynamite was found concealed in the cargo of the British steamship Rose- bank, altimore for England, accord- ing to a report from Valencia, Spain. French soldiers at the front are be- | ing paid a bounty of one cent on each | rat killed by them. Rats restroy ! thousands of dollars’ worth of army stores. ‘Payable in quarterly installments of 3 per cent., beginning March 31, the Thanhouser Film Corporation declared a dividend of 12 per cent. for the cur- rent year. James J. Coffey, aged 45, was found dead in bed at his home in Hartford, with gas flowing from an open jet. The medical examiner returned a verdict of accidental death. Policeman John E. Creedon, aged 30, of the Utica. N. Y., police force, died of wounds received a week ago in a revolver duel with burglars. The burglars have not been caught. Fearing that the prospective with- drawal of British vessels wil limpede | the movement of voffee to American ports. Brazil will use Government owned vessels to move the crop. John Connell, custodian of the Fed- eral building at Oswego, N. Y., was shot in the back of the head when a cartridge in scme postal matter he bad thrown into a boiler exploded. 8. A. Walden, a Confederate veteran of Murfreesboro, Tenn., who wrote that Ihe is 69, but not too old to fight, sent President Wilson a sword made of ced- ar from the Stone River battlefleld. Proprietors of the London “Bystand- er” were fined $500, the former editor, Vivian Carter, $250, and Lieutenant Bernard, cartoonist, $250, for printing a cartoon showing an Intoxicated British soldler. R Judge Van Fleet, in the United States Court at San Francisco, ruled that the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion has no right to examine corre- spondence beween shippers and rail- roa® companies. Nine hundred ers employed by he Ford Collierles Co. at Curtisville, Pa. have been granted a wage in crease of 7 per cent. instead of a re- ductinn_in the price of powder, for which they asked. No more American horses for the British army will be purchased at Kansas City, Mo., for some time, Gen. F. W. Benson of the British army, who is in charge of the purchasing of horses announced. A general increase in wages, approx- imating 5 per cent. and affecting near- Iy 1,000 employes will go into effect next Thursday at the paper mills of S. D. Warren and Company at Cum- berland Mills, Westbrook, Me. Rosa Luxemberg, one of the most active of the minority in the German soclalist party. has been released from prison in Germany after a vears de- tention, acording to a report received by the Humanite Swiss correspondent. The Frankfurter Zeitung states that the new German war oan will comprist two types of securities, those of the customary war loan at 5 per cent and 4 1-2 per cent. exchequer bonds sold below par and redeemed in serles at par. Rev. Albert T. Tamblyn, pastor of the Windsor Avenue Congregational church, Hartford. read his resignation vesterday, to take effect May 1. He said he took the action because of the fllness of his father-in-law, J. G. Ca- non of New York. Movements of Steamships. Stasconset, Mass., Feb. 20.—Steamer Niagara, Liverpool for New York, sig- nalled 610 miles east of Ambrose chan- nel lightship at 10 a. m. Dock 8.30 a. m._Tuesday. Steamer Philadelphia, Liverpool for New York, signalled 4138 miles cast of Ambrose channel lightship at 5 p. m. Dock 5.30 p. m. Monday. from an administration _|SENATE T0 TALK SUBMARINE 1S Senator Stone to Answer Some of the Argume Made by the WILL PRESENT VIEWS OF THE ADMINISTRATION to Repeal the Free Sugar This Week. Washington, Feb. 2 Discussion iewpoint of the submarine issue with Germany will be undertaken in the senate this week. Democrats led by Senator Stone, chairman of the foreign relations com- mittee, have determined to meet what they term an effort on the part of the republican senators to make a partisan issue of the situation that has arisen since the German admiralty’s deter- mination to sink all enemy merchant ships, whether armed for offense or defense. Stone to Answer Republicans. Senators Sterling and Lodge, repub- licans, discussed the subject last week, urging that for the United States to vield to the right of Germany to sink defensively armed merchant ships would be an unneutral act and a step towards war. In announcing his pur- pose to address the senate, Senator Stone said he would answer some of the arguments made by the republi- cans, but declared the situation wae one of such grave importance that it should not be debated in a partisan way. Preparing for his address, the Missiouri senator has conferre¢ with President Wilson and Secretary Lan- sing and his views on the subject are being awaited with interest by mem- bers of both houses, who do not con- ceal the belief that the nation is facing the gravest diplomatic crisls since the beginning of the European war. « Mexican Affairs to Be Aired. Mexican afairs also are to be aired again in the senate, republican sena- tors planning to attack the president's report on Senator Fall's resolution asking for information regarding the Carranzé government. Senator Fall has expressed disappoimtment because the president and Secretary Lansing did not dlsclose diplomatic correspond- ence relating to political conditions in Mexico which led up to the recognition of Cafranza. In the foreign relations | committee Wednesday the nomination of Eeary Prather Fletcher as ambas- sador to Mexico will be considered and administration senators propose to de- mand a vote on a motion to recom- mend his confirmation to the senate. Republicans 3 R 3 Mexican Affairs Also Are to be Aired Again in the Senate, Re- publican Senators Planning to Attack President Wilson for Withholding Diplomatic Correspondence Relating to Recognition of Carranza—Haitien Treaty Will Receive Some Attention—In the House the Kitchin Resolution Clause May be Reached Late el Action on the nomination has beem held up pending the president's Mexi- can report. Now that the report has been received, whether satisfactory to the republicans or not, democratic leaders are determined to press for confirmation. It is believed he will be confirmed. The Haitien Treaty. Other important matters to occupy attention of the senate branch during the week will be the Haitien treaty, & resolution to direct congressional in- vestigation into charges of inefficiency of the army aviation service, continua- tion of the inquiry into the fitness of Louis D. Brandeis for the supreme court, water power legislation and fur- ther inquiry into the alleged efforts of American interests to monopolize the, sisal output in Yucatan. - Preparedness Programme. 3 In both houses the preparedness pro- gramme will be urged on in commit= tees which are framing the army and navy bills. There is general satisfac= tion among administration leaders over the progress which is being made and the apparent disappearance of earlier opposition to the necessity for a rea- sonable plan of national defense. Repeal of Free Sugar Clause. The Kitchin resolution to repeal the free sugar clause of the Underwood: Simmons tariff law may be _reached late this week In the house. Consider- ation of it has been postponed until Thursday at least, in order that repre- sentative Fordney of Michigan, the ranking republican member of the ways and means committee, who is 8t his home, may be present when debate opens. Ten democrats already have notified Majority Leader Kitchin that they willt not be bound by the caucus decision to support the measure when a vote i8 taken. Other democrats may join the “insurgent” ranks, it is said. As yet no attempt has been made by the op~ position to perfect an organization and it is probable that they will do no more than speak and vote against it | individually. Majority leaders aver that adoption of the resolution in the house is assured. HARMONIOUS CONVENTION OF NEW YORW STATE DEMOCRATS Is Predicted at Syracuse Next Week— Slates Made Up. Albany, N. Y., Feb. 20.—Democratic leaders of the New York legislature predict a harmonious convention at Syracuse next week when the demo- crats of the state meet for the purpose of naming the candidates for delegates at large to the St. Louis convention. The programme as it stands today calls for the selection of former Gov- ernor Martin H. Flynn, both as tem- porary and permanent chairman, the nomination of the “Big Four” for the national convention and as much of an endorsement of the Wilson administra- tion as the supporters of the president desire. Outspoken sentiment on the part of Tammany Hall leaders to with- hold unqualified endorsement of Presi- dent Wilson pending the announcement 2F the game of the next postmaster of New Ybrk has virtually vanished. Those most prominently mentioned for delesates at large include United States Senator O'Gorman, Edgar M. Cullen, former chief justice of the court of appeals; William Church Osborn, chairman of the state committee; George J. Mever of Buffalo, a promi- supporter of Charles E. Treman former superintendent of Seymour Van Santvoort ., chairman of the state public service commission and nent German-American President Wilson; Ithaca, of legal advisor to the governor during the administration of John A. Dix_and Samuel Untermeyer of New York. Former Governor Glynn and Norman E. Mack of Buffalo also have been mentioned, but if Mr. Glynn is made chairman of the convention it is be- lieved he will not be named as a dele- gate. SCHOOLBOY RIFLE SHOT RECORD EQUALLED Fielding of the Portland, Me., High School. Portland, Me., Feb. 20.—The possible 200 score made here four years ago in a schoolboy rifie shoot, which was claimed at the time to be a world's record, was equalled yesterday by Gladstone Fielding, captain of the Portland high school rifle team. The record of 1912 was made by Wendell T. Smith of the Deering high school. Fielding made his record in a sched- uled match with Murrie high of New York in the Schoolboy Rifle league of America. One hundred bullseyes were shot prone and an equal number off- hand. The rifle inspectors announced that every shot was clearly within the possible mark. By Capt $5,000 Fire at Middletown. Middletown, Feb. 20.—The saddlery department of the Russell Manufac- turing company in South Farms was damaged by fire and wxter to the ex- tent of 35,000 early today. The fire started from spontaneous combustion in the waste room and the automatic sprinklers drenched finished goods. Choked to Death by Piece of Meat. Manchester, Conn., Feb. 20.—While eating breakfast at his home today, John McManus, aged 73, choked to death on o piece of meat. WONDERFUL GROWTH OF BRITISH NAVY 141,000 Officers and Men When War Broke Out—Increased to 320,000. London, Feb. 20, 12.01 p. m.—The maznitude of the work going on in the British navy is shown in a letter from the admiralty to Sir Gilbert Parker, answering his inquiry in the house of commons on the number of people en- gaged in all branches of the navy and of naval work. The letter states that the navy pro- per had 116,000 officers and men when the war broke out, which number has now increased to 320,000, with the au- thority granted for a further increase to 350,000 officers and_men, besides 67,000 naval reserves. Thers are also 85,000 men engaged in work at royal dock yar and other naval estab- lishments and several times that num- ber on admiralty work under contract and sub-contract. Besides these, the letter specifies men engaged in getting coal for the dockside workers and civillan fleet, crews of colliers, oilers, mine sweep: ers. supply ships, electric and in_ad- dition many men ensaged in making alothmg and preparing food for the eet. PLAN FOR A NATIONAL INSURANCE FUND To Secure to Workers Adequate Sub~ nce While in Enforced Idleness. ‘Washington, Feb. 20.—A proposal for a commission to formulate a plan for a national insurance fund and mitigate the evil of unemployment was intro= duced by Representative London of New York, the only socialist member of the house. Five persons appointed by the president would work out de- tails of a national insurance fund to secure to workers adequate subsist- ence while involuntarily unem; whether because of lack of work, sick= nes or old age. The resolution proposes pi employment through the development and exploitation of national resources, DR. JOHN KING RETIRES FROM DARTMOUTH FACULTY After a Service of 47 Years—ill Health Cause of Withdrawal. Hanover, N. H., Feb. 20—After & service of 47 years as a_ member of the Dartmouth College faculty, Dr. John_ King, Lord professor of Latin and MNterature, will retire June 30, it was learned today. His G which was offered on account of the 1l health of his wife, has been acoept= ed. He was vice president of Dartmouth from 1893 to 1909 and acting president 1892-3 and 1894-5. FIRE FORCED FAMILY TO 3 FLEE IN NIGHTCLOTHES Mrs. Eloncra Graves and Her Six Chil- dren in Higganum, Feb. Graves, and her six children forced to flee from their home Candlewood Hill in their night early today by a fire which the building. defective fiue. R S AT Uee! e