Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 27, 1916, Page 1

VOL. LVIIL.—NO. BRITISH Berlin Announces That the British Steamer King « Stephen Was Sunk and Her Crew Captured A DESTROYER AND SCOUT BOAT SENT T BOTTOM Berlin Claims Germans Suffered No Loss—Both Lowestoft and Yarmouth Were Bombarded—Four Persons Were Killed, Twelve Wounded and Considerable Material Damage Done—Another England Tuesday Night—Except in the Vosges Moun- tains Only Artillery AcfimAreRewrtethmc& Both Lowestoft and Yarmouth were bombarded by the German cruiser squadron which attacked the eastern coast of England Tugsday. Four per- sons were killed and ewelve wounded in_the attack and considerable mater- age was done. Berlin reports that in this raid the steamer King Stephen was sunk and her crew captured and also that a destroyer and a scout boat were sunk and a cruiser set on fire. The Ger- mans suffered no loss. Great Britain has acknowledged that two cruisers and a destroyer were hit, but said no vessel was sunk. It was the King Stephen which recently refused to glve aid to the crew of the Zeppelin L.-19, while the airship was adrift in ‘the North Sea. A report from Berlin also says that there was another _engagement be- tween German and British war craft off the coast of Flanders Tuesday, in wich a British destroyer was dam- aged and an auxiliary steamer sunk, the crew of the latter being made prisoners. London, Colchester, Blackwater and Ramsgate and other English towns and a large British supply depot at The Bulletin's Circulation in Zeppelin Raid Was Made on Etaples, France, were attacked by Zeppelins Tuesday night, according to Berlin. London asserts that one hun- dred bombs were dropped in this raid, but that no casualties have been re- ported and that the damage was slight. Paris says two British sol- diers were killed at Etaples but that only insignificant mmaterial damage was done. ‘In infantry fighting in the Vosges Mountains Berlin claims the capture northeast of Celles of French first and second line trenches, while south of tkis region, around Senones, the French say they frustrated a German attack against their position. Aside from this fighting artillery bombardments and sapping operations have formed the chief method of war- fare on -the western front. The re- gions of Avocourt, Hill 308, Esnes and Montzeville, northwest of Verdun, continue the scene of violent artillery activity. The aerial corps of both the French and the Germans have been engaged in fighting in the air or bomb| dropping manoeuvers. No reports of important events have been received from any of the other war theaters. TO RAISE $200,000 FOR WORLD CONFERENCE OF CHURCHES Effart to be Made to Got President Wilson's Approval. g Garden City, N. Y., April 26—A plan to ralse $200,000 with which .. organ- ize a movement to hold a world con- ference of churches after the close of the European war was announced here today by the Rev. Frederick Lynch of New York city in an address before the Conference of the World Alliance of Churches for the Promotion of In- ternational Friendship. A delegation from the Alliance left today for Washington, hoping to ob- tain President Wijson's approval of the project. It was stated here that the money desired is virtually avail- able and it was reported that Andrew Carnegie might subscribe a major por- tion of the fund. Simeon E. Baldwin. former Governor of Connecticut, who presided at the meeting tonight, expressed the belief that within ten yvears “nothing would be more probable than that the nations will meet and take a surer and larger step in favor of government by, gov- ernment and government over govern- ment. He said the events of the last two years had been terrific and revo- lutlonary and that wars are a episode In the world which will eventually lead toward greater co-operation and greater collaboration in government than ever before. EMPEROR WILLIAM WILL AVOID TROUBLE WITH U. S. Associated Press Learns That Devel- opments for Settlement are Impend- Berlin, April 26, (By Wireless to The Associated Press from a Staff Cor- respondent—The Associated Press learns that developments are impend- ing which demonstrate unmistakeably the desire of Emperor William to fol- low a course which will lead Germany and the United States out of the pres- ent crisis. The situation is viewed more optimistically here. Ambassador Gerard is still maintain- ing silence, following his latest con- ference with Chancellor Von Beth mann-Hollweg, but The Associated has been able to obtain informa- tion from other sources indicating that 1 the outlok has improved. The latest indications are that the German reply to the American note may not be delivered until next week. HOUSE DEMOCRATS SPLIT ON PHILIPPINE BILL Vigorous Opposition to Measure En- dorsed by President Wilson. ‘Washington, April 26.—House dem- ocrats in caucus tonight were unable to agree upon the Philippine independ- ence bill, notwithstanding a letter from President Wilson unequivocally endorsing the measure as it passed the senate. After several hours of speech-making the caucus adjourned until tomorrow night at the suggestion of Speaker Clark, who _advised his colleagues to take further time to think over the matter. Such vigorous opposition to the bill developed in the caucus that even some its supporters admitted af- terward that its fate was doubtful. Movement of Steamships. . Ponta Delgada, April 25—Arrived: steamer Cretic, New York for Naples. Naples, April 17.—Sailed: steamer a, New York. Falmouth, April 25.—Sailed: steam- !T' Noordam (from Rotterdam) New Coffee and Sugar Exchang New York, April 26—The members the New York coffee exchange to- day voted to change the name of the istitution to tHe New York Coffee and Sugar hange has 17TH CAVALRY IN BATTLE WITH VILLA BANDITS Killed Six and Wounded 19—American. Losses Two Killed, Three Wounded. ‘Washington, April 26.—The war de- partment today gave out this des- patch from General Funston: “Following just received from Gen- eral Pershing: ‘Namiquipa, April 26— A report dated April 24th received to- day from Colonel Dodd, whose column of four trooms, Seventh Cavalry, has been operating southwest of Minaca states that he overtook a band of Villistas near Tomachic on 22nd at 4.30 p. m, killing six and wounding 19 others, probably fatally. Twenty- five horses were captured. Our loss two killed and three wounded. Fight lasted until after dark. Impossible to tell definitely loss of Villistas. Dodd’s column when previously heard from was at Penachic on the 17th. Coun- try reported very rough. March made over difficult mountain trails. Villis- tas reported under leadership of Cer- vantes, Rios Baca and Dominguez, numbered 150 to 200. Baca reported killed yesterday at Santa Tomas. Do not give entire credit to report of his death. Our killed at Tomachic were Ralph A. Raw, saddler, Troop L, Sev- enth Cavalry, Private Oliver Bonshee, Troop H, Seventh Cavalry; wounded, Thomas Henry, Seventh Cavalry; Till- man T. Mathias, Troop L, Seventh Cavalry. Dodd returning to Minaca.' ” A second despatch from General Funston follows: “Late reports from Colonel Erwin states that on the 20th inst scouting party from his command encountered small body of Villistas near Cocomo- rachic and mortally wounded four. Wounded in Dodd’s command doing well and none expected to die.”” WEALTHY PRIEST SAILS FOR HIS “KINGDOM" To Convert 700,000 Acre Island Into a! Cocoanut Plantation. San Francisco, Calif. Aprjl 26, — Father Emmanuel Rougier, reputed to be one of the wealthiest priests in the world, sailed from San Francisco to- day for his “kingdom” in the South | Pacific He is the sole owner of Chrisi mas Island, some 700,000 acres, which he intends to convert into a great co- coanut plantation. Father Rougier went to the South Sea Island years ago as a missionary {and made a fortune in growing and selling island products. He formerly owned Washington and Fanning Is- lands, selling them to a British syn- dicate. PRICES OF MEAT ANIMALS CONTINUE TO RISE Average Increase of 4.36 Per Cent| From March 15 to April 15. ‘Washington, Aprily 26.—Prices of meat animals continue to rise, an av- erage increase of 4.36 per cent. from March 15 to April 15 being announced today by the department of agricul- ture. Prices being paid to producers for hogs, cattle, sheep and chickens on April 15 averaged about 19.1 per cent higher than a year ago, .1 per cent higher than two years ago, and 144 per cent higher than the average of the last six years on that date. PABLO LOPEZ, A VILLA LIEUPENANT, CAPTURED Sir Roger HIPS Casement " London. London, April 27, 2:25 the Tower of a. m—Sir t is now a prisoner in Hewas remov= ‘ed there Tuesday from Brixton jail DELAYED REPORT RECEIVED FROM GENERAL PERSHING Gives Names of Soldiers Killed as Saddler R. A. Raw and Private Barshes. San Antonio, Texas, April 6.—The two American soldiers killed in the engagement between Colonel Dodd’s force and a band of Villa men on April 22 were: Saddler R. A. Raw and Pri- vate Barshee of Troop H. This in- formation came to Major General Fun- ston in a delayed report today. P ‘The_report was from General Persh- ing. It included mention of an en- gagement April 20 between American forces under Colonei Erwin and Villa troops at Cocomorachic. Four Mex- icans were reported mortally wound- ed in the affair. YARMOUTH WAS BOMBARDED AS WELL AS LOWESTOFT Heavy Guns of German Ships Did Relatively Small Damage. London, April 26, 4.27 p. m—Yar- mouth was bombarded as well as Lowestoft, by the German warships which attacked the eastern coast yes- terday. Four persons were killed and twelve wounded. The official statement follows: “The bombardment of Lowestoft and Yarmouth yesterday morning began at 4:10 o'clock and lasted about half an hour. Despite the heavy guns em- ployed by the enemy ships, the dam- age was relatively slight. A convales- cent home, a swimming bath, the pler and forty dwelling houses were ex- tensively damaged. Some 200 dwell- ing houses were slightly damaged. “Two men, one woman and one child were killed. Three persons were ser- iously wounded and nine slightly wounded, “Fire ‘was opened on Great Yar- mouth at the same time. Here the damage was one large building seri- ously damaged by fire and another bullding slightly damaged by ~shell re.” RECEPTION IN WHITE HOUSE FOR DAUGHTERS OF 1812 300 Members in Wi in -Annual Convention gton—Officers Elected. ‘Washington, April 26.—Three hun- dred members of the United Daught- ers of 1812, in annual convention here, ‘were received today by President ana Mrs. Wilson in the East Room of the White House. The- delegation was headed by Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles, of Chicago, president of the soc] F: The conyention closed to: it a ‘bustness session at which the con- stitution of the soclety was revised. Resolutions were passed endorsing pational preparedness and the pro- Jject to erect a memorial in Washing- ton to Clara Barton. ‘The following national o cers elected to serve two vear terms: L. A. Greve, Cincinnati, first vice president; Mrs. N. L. Potts, District of Columbia, third vice president; Mrs. F. L. Vance, Milwaukee, his- torian; Mrs. A. V. Lane, Dalas, Tex- as, treasurer and Mrs. J. S. CamjbeHl, Grand Rapids, Mich, recording sec- retary. SHOT AND KILLED HIS OPPOSING COUNSEL of a Taxpayers’ Suit at Nashvills Nashville, Ten: April 26.—Charles C. Trabue shot and killed Harry S. Stokes here today. They had heen opposing counsel in the so-called * payers suit” involving the investiga- tion of city affairs. Mr. Stokes was chief counsel for the tax payers since the investigation began last summer. Mr. Trabus was recently employed as special counsel to represent the city. :’he shooting took place in Stokes’ of- ce. Outcome AGAINST ABOLISHMENT OF CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Massachusetts Senate Turns Down Gov. McCall’'s Recommendation. Boston, April 26.—Governor Mec- Call's recommendation that capital punishment be abolished, made re- cently in a special message to the leg- islature, was rejected today by the senate, which refused to substitute for an adverse committee report a bill refer the subject to the people. Ti vote was 17 to 4. LANSING RECEIVES REPORT FROM AMBASSADOR GERARD Would Say Nothing About It Except That It Was Brief. ‘Washington, April 26.—Secretary Lansing announced late today that he had received Ambassador Gerard's re- port of his conference with Bethman- Hollwesg, the imperial chancellor, and that it was brief. “I can say nothing about it,” was Secretary ing’s only comment. BODIES OF SPANISH SAILORS Who Were Killed During the Spanish American War, ‘Washington, April 26.—Ambassador Riano called on President Wilson to- day and thanked him for the return to Spain of the bodies of Spanish soldiers and sailors who died in the United States during the Spanish-American War. —_— OBITUARY Daniel ,P. Toomey. Orange, N. J., April 26.—Daniel P. Toomey, publisher of The Columbiad, the official paper of the Knights of Columbus, died at his home in East Orange toda He was born in Ire- land in 1862. He was widely known Has Been Taken Prisoner to Chi- huahua City by G eral Barrios. Torreon, Mexico, April 25, via El Paso, Texas, April 26.—Pablo Lopez, the Villa liteutenant captured recent- ly near Santa Ysabel, has been taken @ prisoner to Chihuahua City by Gen- eral Barrios. Lopez is wounded in both legs. He says he knows mnoth- ‘of Villa’s whereabouts or whether hé is dead or aji 3t to Irishmen throughout States. In 1890 he was elected to the common council of Boston and in 1892 became a member of the u- setts legislature. He came here abou ten years ago. S , t -.?fhiun ani;ux Total cnnunafionfii—fi;[ Paragraphs | Djsguss Plans to (Instructions Sent | Make Dyestuffs ORKING IT OUT TO MEET IN- DUSTRIAL DEMANDS. MANY STUDIES MADE Speakers at Opening Session of N tional Association of Cotton Manu- facturers Tell How Industry Might be Reconstructed. April 26—The problem of reconstructing the dyestuffs industry in this country to insure regular supply for the textile trade. is near solution, according to speakers at the opening session of the National As- sociation of Cotton Manufacturers to- day. . Can Be Worked Out. Edward S. Chapin, of this eity, commissioned the association to study the conditions caused by the war reported his bellef that the sit- uation could be worked out domestic- ally to the satisfaction of all indus- trial demands. “The great needs of the past yesr,” he stated, “have been responsible for bringing to light many studies on the use of mordants and dyestuffs that would otherwise probably never have been published or practically tried out. Dyeing Methods Compiled. “It has been proved conclusively that the natural dyestuffs can and should be used for y purposes, hitherto not dreamed of, with profit to the industry. Dyeing methods have been compiled and elaborated which give, on the various forms of cotton, in modern dyeing machinery, with the use of natural dyewoods, a pleasing and practicable diversion of shades.” Coal Tars Industry. “The erectivn of a comprehensive coal tars industry insuring the coun. try forever against any such calaml tous happening as the present, is thoroughly sound and desirable pro- position,” Mr. Chapin added. Herman A. Metz, of New York, dis- cussing the German government's an- nounceed release of 15000 tons of dyestuffs for this country, said there were still difficulties, in the form of a British permit for transportation, and the obtaining of American ships to carry the cargo, in the way of early delivery. “Germany claims 25 per cent. of former shipments have been exported to her enemies and a guarn. tee must be given that this will nol be true with the latest promised shipment,” he said. ‘The asso¢ialion hun tonight celebrated anniversary. CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL MERCANTILE MARINE CO. Has Been Acquired by the American International Corporation. its oneé New York, April 26—Control of the International Mercantile Marine com- pany, commonly known at the time of its formation by J. P. Morgan & Co., almost fifteen years ago, as the “ship- ping trust,” and now in the hands of a receiver, has been acquired by the American International Corporation, it ‘was authoritatively learned today. ‘The American International Corpor- ation, a $50,000,000 organization form- ed by the National City Bank and al- lied interests a few months ago, has for its main object the promotion cf American trade in foreign fields. The corporation already owns the Pagific Mail Steamship Company by outright purchase from the Southern Pacific Company early in the present year. The ships of the International Mcr- cantile Marine are operated by the White Star, Red Star, Dominion and Leyland Lines under the English flag and by the American and Atlantic ‘Transport lines under the American flag. These lines are controlled by the company through stock ownership. STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE OF A TORRINGTON WAN Family Believes William Kirkwood Has Committed S: Torrington, Conn., April 26—Search is being made here for the body cf William Kirkwood of Torrinston who strangely disappeared from his home between Saturday morning and § o'- clock Sunday morning. He had been suffering with melancholia. He is an expert pattern maker and has a wife and baby. He took no money or cloth. ing other than those he wore. The woods, lakes and ponds are being searched as his family believes he committed suicide. Police of sur- rounding towns have been notified. Description of him is: Age 39: height 5 feet, 9 inches: weight 15s; light hair, smooth face; blue eves: wore blue coat, dark trousers, blue sweat- er, black ‘shoes, light colored soft hat with lighter band. He has many rel- atives here and in Waterbury. $30,000 FACTORY FIRE AT NEW HAVEN Blaze Discovered by an Early Morn- ing Arrival—Origin Unknown. New Haven, Conn., April 26—The factory of the Rattan Manufacturing company on State and Wall streets, makers of rattan goods, was partially burned today, causing a loss estimated at about $30,000. The fire is believed to have started during the night or early morning from an cause as when the doors were opened by an early arrival today a part terior was found to be ablaze. one was injured, as men entered the pl DARTMOUTH ENCOURAGES MILITARY TRAINING Credit Toward a Degree for Under- graduates Attending Summer Camps — - General Scott TO ARRANGE FOR CO-OPERATION WITH MEXICA(O FORCES. DRAWN BY SEC'Y BAKER To Settle Questions of Military Dispo- sitions as Best Suited to Put an End to Operations of Bandits Along the Border. ‘Washington, April 26.—General in- structions for the assistance of Ma- Jor General Hugh L. Scott at his forthcoming conference with Car- ranza’s war minister, General Obre- gon, were drafted by Secretary Baker today after brief conference with President Wilson and with Secretary Lansing of the state department. Gen- eral Obregon was due at Eagle Pass|g: tonight, but as no definite word has been received from him as to the time and place of the meeting, the instruc- tions will reach General Scott in am- ple time. The only official statement as to the nature of the instructions was the fol- lowing issued by Secretary Baker: Instructions Serit General Scott. “The instructions are to discuss a basis for the most cordial and com- plete co-operation between the Ameri- can and Mexican forces in the attain- ment of their common object. May Influence Diplomatic Relations. ‘While the immediate object of the conference is, as stated, a question of military dispositions to put an end to bandit operations along the border, there is no doubt that its result will have a strong influence upon the dip- lomatic negotiations between the two €overnments. American Troops to Act as Buffer. Suggéstions of the conferees would receive attention both here and in Mexico City. It is considered certain that General Obregon will carry back to Mexico City on his return a defin- ite impression that the American troops will remain in the positions to which General Funston now is shift- ing them as a buffer between the dis. turbed area of mnorthern Mexico a e border untll the success of the 'arranza forces pursuing the bandits removes the danger of further raids on American towns. It also is vertually certain that the intention of the Amer- ican forces to police thoroughly all the territory In the immediate vicin- ity of ftheir advanced bases will be made clear. FOR UNITED ACTION OF LUSITANIA SURVIVORS. To Formulate Plans to Present Claims Against German Government. ety New York, Apfll 26—Charges that German agents had sought to shift re- sponsibility for the sinking of the steamship Lusitania to the Cunard Steamshlp company, by attempting to rersuade survivors to sue the owners of the liner for damages on the ground of pesligence, were made at a meeting here today of persons who were passengers on the ill-starred vessel. Joseph L. Myers and James L. Leary declared they had been ap- proached by a lawyer, now under in- dictment for alieged violation of the neutrality laws, and told that if they would bring suits against the Cunard Line for $50.000 he would see that they received the money, whether or not they won their cases. The meeting was called by a com- mittee of survivors to take measures for concerted action to recover for losses. Ogden H. Hammond, a_mem- ber of the committee, sald the wealthier survivors intended to help those who had been unable to obtain legal aid In pressing their claims. An attorney representing Mr. Hammond advised the survivors that their prim- ary clalm is against the German gov- ernment. . “There is no doubt that the claim amainst the German government is as clear as a diplomatic claim can be™ sald. “The only auestion is how it is to be pushed. The American claims should be hurried to a settle- ment so that they will be preserved we get Into trouble with Ger- A s ap- pointed to “eall a meeting of the legal representutives of all survivors on Saturday to prepare for united action. They will report to the survivors on Monda». BOUNTIFUL BEQUESTS OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS. Made By Miss Martha A. Andrews, Who Died Feb. 5 in New York.. New York, April 26—Miss Martha H. Ardrews, a member of an old New York family, who died here February 5, bequeather the bulk of her estate, valued at $1,150.000, to religious, ed- ucational and charitable institutions, most of which are in this city. Be- quests of $50,000 each were made to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in Alabama and the Hamp- ton Normal and Agricultural Instituf in Virginia. G The state executive committee of the Young Men's Christian associa- tion, the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church in America 'COLUMNS 2 About 76 per cent. of the New York Is replacing Considerable has been uwmu‘:fiom o(“&:: 8Six hundred longshoremen ac Staten Isiand Blers went on sivike for more pay. Several ships have been stopped and examined by the British patrol in the Guif of Mexico. I'-wry officials estimate tax collections this reach $106,000,000. The Swedish-American liner Stock- holm arrived at New York from Swed- en with 546 passengers. One hundred and fiw employes in the color department the American Print Works, went on strike. Col. Roosevelt, whose name was not on the ballot, ran secohid to Senator in the Jowa primaries. Exports of merchandise from the Port of New York for the week ended April 22 were valued at $37,648,618. An invention which may do away with conning towers on submarines has been patented by Simon _ake. Carrying a large .um of mail and 156 passengers, the steamship Chicago sailed from New York for Bordeaux. Regular river freight service be- tween St. Louis and New Orleans Las been resumed after a lapse of 20 years. TFhe Midvale Steel & Ordnance Co. has made initial shipment of rifies on its $60,000,000 contract with Great Britain. that the Telegraph service with the northern and western proviness of China, re- cently interrupted by a typhoon, has been resumed. Many persons were killed, according to a report from Salonica, when a large German powder plant blew up at Dedeagatch. Telegraph companies doubled their Washington forces to nandle the large number of “peace messages” being sent d | to the capital. James H. Van Buren, former she of Rensselaer county, was struck d killed by a New York Central train at Castleton, N. Y. Unfavorable weather conditions are giving many of the Great Lake freight. ers, making thelr first trips of the sea- son, much difficulty. National parks and forest reserves would be made “dry” by a bill favor- ably reported to the senate by the pub- lic lands committee. Eight hundred New York members of the Royal Arcanum from all parts of the State gathered at Binghamton, Y., in their annual convention State troopers arrested 36 I. W. W. at Boston Settlement, near Wilki . Pa., following a riot the Pennsylvania Coal Co. colliery. Pittsburgh militia wers ordered to be prepared to mobilize in case they should be called to’the coa: mines to preserve order in the strike zone. Mayor Mitchel, of New York, Issued a request for all citizens to display the American flag on May 13, the day of the Citizens' Preparedness Parade. A masked bandit entered the Cop- per State Bank of Bingham Canyon, Utah, bound the cashier and locked him in a vault, and escaped with $5,000. Fifty soldiers from the 10th Infantry were ordered from Fort Liscom to Anchorage, Alaska, to guard the Gov- ernment railway terminal there during the strike. Hermidas Saulnier interrupted his trial at Lawrence, Mass., on a charge of having murdered Henry H. Willis, of Braford, by pleading guilty to man- slaughter. John A. Patten, president of the Chattanooga Medicine Co., Chatta- nooga.- Tenn., died at a Chicago hos- pital following an operation for in- testinal trouble. According to a dispatch from Los Angeles ,the Triangle Film Corporation, the Famous Players’ Corporation, and the Jesse L. Laskey Feature Play Co. have been merged. Cassius A. Pratt, 67, a wealthy res- ident of Miiton, Vt, for many years, was killed when he was struck by a shifting freight train onthe tracks of the Central Vermont raflroad. Herman Leblang, proprictor of a bil- liard room at 1366 Broadway. New York City, was beaten and robbed of $29 by a megro who had answered & “help wanted” advertisement. Peter J. Smith, of Cleveland, con- victed in the dynamite _comspiracy case at Indianapolis, was released from the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kan., because of {liness. board of home missions of the | been and :g. Presbyetrian Church in America each were bequeather $50,000. INDIAIA DEMOCRATS HAVE NOMINATED THOMAS TAGGART §E§§5 g Gondonsed Toegrams Thrifish Regulars the Population. —_— FROM INSURRECTIONISTS. — HAVE RECAPTURED POSITIONS MARTIAL LAW IN FORCE Outside of Dublin All is Tranquil— Proclamation lssued Declaring the Revolutionists Will Be Dealt With by Military Courts. London, April 26—British regulars from Belfast Dubl revolutiona: and England are now in lin and have recaptured from the Ty faction several impor- tant centers which the members of the ents had Ste,len’s Martial Law Proclaimed. As a measure of precau iaw has been . i~ and county of martial proclaimed in the city Dublin and the bfcial Sinn Fein party and their adher- occupied. These include St. Green and Liberty Hall. 1 announcement is made that drastic Ireland and arrest all those responsibie for ft. That the Heavy Hand for Offenders. government intends to deal with the offenders with a heavy hand is indicated by proclamation in Gazet: tonight, suspending in Ireland Bection the publication of a the te 1. of the defense of the realm amend- ment act of 19 British subject 15, which gives to a charged with an of- fence under the act the right to be tried in a eivil court. Special Military E The proclamation rects that “ihe present state of affairs in Ireland is such as to constitute a special E specified in sub- tary emergency” as section 7 of the act, which enacts that in the event of an invasion or other special military emergency arising out of the Section I generally or in a specified area. Premier Asquith, in the house of commons and present war the operation of may be suspended either Lansdowne, in the house of lords. made reassuring state- ments this afternoon, re-mfn; the situation in Ireland. Outside of Dublin, sala the premier, the country is tranquil. CORDON OF TROOPS AROUN Half-hearted. Lendon, April 26, 615 course of a statement in the of lords this afterncon Lord downe said that the rebels in had made a half-hearted at Monday on Dublin Castle. now a complete cordon of killed and 21 THE CENTER OF DUBLIN Attack on Dublin Castle Monday Was . ta~1a the house Lans- bltn on There was troops around the center of Dublin, he added. The casualties at Dublin, accordinz lln Lord Lansdowne's statement, were wounded, besides two loyal volunteers and two police- men killed and six loyal volunteers wounded. MRS. IDA SNIFFEN ROGERS New York, April the case of Mrs. Ida ADJUDGED NOT GUILTY New York Woman Who Killed Her Two Children Declared Insane. 26—The jury niffen Rogers, charged with the murder of her two children, brought of not gullty sanity. in a verdict today on the grounds of in- Mre. Ida Sniffen Rogers, who pols- oned her two children on 29, 1914, wa supreme court here today of her two year old son, John. December given her freedom frer jury had acquitted her of the murder in a The verdict was “not guilty on the ground of insanity.” raturned After the verdict was the court dismissed, upon motion of the district attorney’s office, another indictment charging her with the murder of ‘her daughter, Lorida, eight months old. Mrs. Rogers collapsed when the foer- man of the jury announced the ver- dict. com court her husband of heer children. “We are going away She quickly sure, however, and recovered left m with the man who is now and who was the father her the somewhere where there are flowers™ Rogers re- plied when asked their plans. On the first ballot the jury stoon nine for acquittal, two_for conviction and one undecided. Decision reached on the third ballot. RHODE ISLAND ENDORSES Providence, R. I, A dent Wilson' fally in the m: state convention, which WILSON'S ADMINISTRATION Ten Delegates to National Convention Chosen by State Convention. pril 26.—Presi- administration, espec- ter of foreign relations, was endorsed today by the democratic elected gates to the national convention. The the renomination of democratic state committee: Quinn, national ten delegates chosen, all favorable to the presiden wer Francis E. Sulllvan, chairman of P. t,