Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 23, 1917, Page 1

\ 1] VOL. LIX.—NO. 275 The Bulletin’s Circulation " NORWICH, CONN. MONDAY, JULY 23, 1917 ' GERMAN RADDERS DROP MORE BOMBS Scii:adrofi ovf-Airplanes Make Hasty Retreat When Re- ceived by Defence Gun Fire ¥ ELEVEN WERE KILLED AND TWENTY-SIX INJURE N 3 2 “Sound Bombs” Heard for First Time in London—They An- nounced the Coming of the Enemy Aircraft—The British Pursued the German Planes Well Out to Sea—The Fighting Along the Coast by Anti-Aircraft Guns Was Vigorous and Continuous—Great Commotion, But the Mormning Services in Churches Went on as Usual. s % o London, July 22.—Another daylight raid, carried cut over the east coast of England this morning, resulted in the repulsa of about twenty German airplanes after they had dropped a number of bombs over Felixstowe and Harwich, killing eleven persons and injuring twenty-eight. An alarm was sounded in London, but before the Germans could reach any point near the city they were attacked heavily by defending squadrons of aircraft, which speedily caused them to beat a So far as has been re- of the Germans as hasty retreat. ported, none brought down. Heavy Fire from Defense. | The following officlal account of the raid was issued: “A squadron of enemy airplanes— from fifteen to twenty-one—approach- ed Felixstowe and Harwich at 8 o'clock this morning. Some bombs were dropped, but the heavy fire from the anti-aircraft defense caused the (Continued on Page Six) KJSSIAN TROOPS SHOW COMPLET . DISOBEDIENCE. They Disregarded Military Orders and Influenced by Maximalists. Petrograd, July via London— (British Admiralty per Wireless Press). he official # ‘ement from Russian headquarters . reads: “Southwest of Dvinek, in de direction of Vilna and Baranovichi. an_intense artiliery duel is proceeding. West of Tarnopol the enemy continues tc attack in the éirection of Tarnopol and towards the south along the Stripa. Our troops have shown disobedience towards their complete command- ers and are continui; a bevond the Sereth. division resisted in the region of Dol- geanka. Our armored cars fired on German cavalry on the Tarnopol road. “Towards the evening of July 18 our troops made a2 stand on the Sereth on the Salojce - Tarnopol - Tychkomnze front. The village of Zazorbilia, a ruhurb of Tarnopol, is in the hands o f the enemy. “In spite of our superiority in num- bers in the rezlon attacked, our re- treat was almost uninterrupted. This is the result of the instability of our troops, disregard for military orders ‘a-;d the propaganda of the Maximal- sts. “On the River Lomnica, after a hom- bardment. the enemy took the offensive in the regions of the villazes of Babino and Studzianka and forced our troops to evacuate Babino_and cross to the right bank of the Lomnica. On the rest of the front there was rifle firing. “The Rumanian and Caucasus fronts are unchanged.” ARMY OFFICIAL STATISTICS DEALS IN LARGE FIGURES The Methods of Purchases Prevails for Huge Supp London, July 22—According to of- ficial statistics, the value of purchases for the army during the war bas ex- ceeded 700,000,000 pounds sterling, in- cluding 2,000.000 pounds on behalf of Great Britain's allies. The present an- nual value of purchases is about 250,- 000,000 pounds including 100 000,000 pounds for the allies. Following are some of the purchases made during the war: Cloth. 105,000, 000, flannel, 115,000,000 vards. knives, forks and spoons. 35.000,000: bacon, 400,000 000 pounds: chees, 167,000 000 pounds; jam, 260,000,000 tins; preserv- ed meat. 500,000,000 rations: boots, 35 000,000 pairs; smoke helmets, 25 000,- 000, horse shoes 40,000,000, The army contracts department untilize three months of purchase for these huge supplies. Competitive tedering, requisition of outpost and control of material. Skilled investi- gators are emploved to visit' con- tractors’ works and check details, and the investigation’ results in consider- able savings. In one instance on a twelve months’ contract totalling 8- 500,000 pounds sterling reductions were made amounting to 400,000 pounds. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY FORMED IN PARIS. Club for Cellege Men Passing Through Paris or on Furlough. New York, July 22—The American University union in Eurcpe has been established by the American Univer- sity Alumni association in France and a number of American colleges and universities to meet the needs of American college men who are in Eu- rope for military or other service in the- cause of the allies, according to an announcement made here tonight. The union will provide a home orzan- ized on the lines of a club for college men passing through Paris or on fur- lough; will establish headquarters for the various bureaus maintained in France by American universities and ec~l'eges and will co-operate in the re- lict work of such bureaus. ‘t the organization meeting of the vrion hold here representatives were present from eixteen coileges, inelud- j=- Vnle, Harvard, Princeton and the assaciusetts Institute of Technology. A board of trustees, under the chairranship of Rev. Dr. Anson Phelps Stskes. secretary of Yale, will super- vize the work. Killed Wife and Self. Newton, Mass. July 22 —James Coulter, a mason, killed his wife Mar- garet and himself by shooting today in the presence of their four smail children. The police say that unwar- ranted jealousy caused the man’s act. He was 44 years of age. T “THE LAND OF THE FREE” DECLARES FOR WAR Against Germany and Austria and in Favor of Small States. London, July 22.—Siam has declared that a state of war exists with Ger- many and Austria, according to a { Reuter despatch from Bangkok. Nine steamers, aggregating 19,000 tons, have been seized. . The object of Siam’'s declaration is “to uphold the sanctity of international rights against nations showing con- tempt for the principles of humanit and respect for small states.” All Germans and Austrians, the des- patch adds, have been placed under arrest and their business closed. Siam, “the land of the free,” a king- dGom of southeastern Asia, has a popu- lation variously estimated at between 5,000,000 and 10,000,000; it is probably something more than $,000,000. Uni- versal liability to military service on the European model is now in force in all the provinces of Siam, including Bangkok. The peace strength of the army is about 12,000 men, while the navy consists nominally of 21 vessels, all of small size. In peace there are 5,000 men available for service afloat besides a reserve of 20.000. In the 19th century regular diplomatic relations were established with the United States and the European nations. MUTINEERS AND COSSACKS FIGHT IN PETROGRAD. Ho.semen Were Bayoneted While Lying in Street. Petrograd, July 22.—A Cossack com- mander in describing an attack of mu- tineers on his men who were escorting guns to the Tauride paiace said today that the Cossacks stopped and dis- armed several parties. but that subse- quently fire was suddenly opened on them by machine guns of the First Machine gun regiment. Simultaneous- ly the mutineers fired from barges in ihe river and from windows and roofs of adjoining houses. As the advance guard was malloping across Liginy Prospect, fire was poured in on them from their right flank. 3 “The order to retire was given us and many pulled up their horses sharply and fell on the slippery street. The commander ordered his men to scatter, but they were exposed to a hot fire. Mutineers began to bayonet fall- en _Cossacks. “A young ensign who headed a charge to rescue the Cossacks drew fire on himself and was badly wounded in the arm and shoulder. He ordered the men to mount and charge the mu- tineers, who were gradually closing on them. Part of the Cossacks broke through unhurt.” MILLION DOLLARS FOR BASE HOSPITALS !To be Given by Members of Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks New -York, July 22—The $1,000,000 war fund to be raised by the Benevo- lent and Protective Order of Elks will he used in establishing base hospitals behind the firing lines, in taking care of the families left behind by soldiers and in aiding disabled men to learn a new trade or profession. This an- nouncement was made here today by John K. Tener, chairman of the war relief commission of the Elks and the president of the National League of Baseball Clubs, in a report submitted to the grand lodge as a result of his conference a few dayvs ago with H. P. Davison, chairman of the American Red Crdss. The 400,000 members of the order will be notified tomorrow that they will be expected to supply the $1,000,- (00 fund, which has the unanimous approval of the grand lodge. Thrown Woman Dies From Wound. Hartford, Conn., July 22.—Mrs. Jen- nie Cianci died at the hospital today of stab wounds inflicted, it is alleged by John di Giorgio last night during a quarrel between de Giorgio, the wo- man and her hysband in the house where all three lived. De Giorgio, who is 24 years old, was arrested today on a farm at Rainbow, several miles from this city, charged with the assault. Died From the Heat. Bristol, Conn., July 22.—Chris Heise, 29 vears old, dropped dead today .while talking to a neighbor here. His death was due to heart failure, ac- cording to the medical examiner, re- suiting from over-exertion and the in- tense heat. Cabled Paragraphs Regiment Surrenders Arms. Petrograd, July 21.—The First Ma- chine gun regiment surrendered its guns and rifles this afternoon in the ‘Winter Palace square. State of Siege in Madrid. Paris, July 22.—A state of siege has been proclaimed in Valencia, accore ing to official announcement in Madrid, says a Havas despatch from the Spanish capital. The action was taken because of clashes between strikers and gendarmerie in_ which many persons were wounded. The an- nouncement said the troops were cheered by the population of the city. PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT i OF RUSSIA PROCLAIMS Condition Caused by Criminal Levity, Blind Fanaticism and Treachery. Petrograd, July 22.—The provisional government has issued a proclamation to the nation setting forth the seri- ousness of the situation, declaring that its first duty is to apply its whole strength against the foreign foe and in defense of .the administration against anarchical and counter-revolu- tion attempts and outlining important reforms throughout the country. The proclamation reads: “Citizens! The fateful hour has struck. The German emperor's armies have broken the front of the national revolutionary army. This terrible op- eration has been facilitated by the criminal levity and blind fanaticism of some and the treachery of others. At this fateful moment when, taking 3d- vantage of the general confusion, the hidden forces of counter-revolution can raise their heads, the remodeled provisional government cleariy.realizes its heavy responsiilities. It possesses, however, full and firm confidence In the strength of the great Russian peo- ple and in the rapid recuperation of the life politic, now that the contagion which has shaken the national organ- ism has manifested itself and burned itself out in an acute crisis. “The government firmly believes that the crisis will lead to recovery, not death. Strong in the belief, the gov- ernment is ready to act with the en- ergy and resolution the _exceptional circumstances demand. The govern- ment regards as its firm and capital task the application of its whole strength to the struggle against tho foreign foe and to the defense of the new governmental regime against ev- ery anarchical and counter-revolution- ary attempt without hesitating to take the most rigorous measures in its power. At the same time the govern- ment reiterates that not a drop of blood of a Russian soldier shall be shed for any foreign end, as aiready pro- claimed to the whole world.” The proclamation proceeds to state that in accordance with the declara- tion of May 19 the government intends to’ summon the allies to a conference in August to decide on a general ori- entation of the allies’ foreign policy and to co-ordinate their actions with regard to the application of the prin- ciples proclaimed by the Russian rev- olution. At this conference Rusdia will be represented. in addition to diplomats and representatives of Rus- sian democracy. “The government.” continues the proclamation, “considers it indispensa- ble immediately to proceed with a se ries of measures putting the principles announced on May 19 into operation, and adheres to the stens already tak to convene a constituent as Sept. 30. The speediesi introduc autonomy for municipalities and zem- stvos based on direct, equal, secret, universal suffrage and the extension of this principle to the entire cowntry is the government's chief problem in internal policy. “Attributing at the same time par- ticular importance to the creation of local executive bodies enjoving the confidence of the entire population, the government will forthwith proceed with the organization of such author- ities and will also at an early date promulgate a decree abolishing classes and ranks of officials and decorations, except those for great military deeds.” SELECTIVE SERVICE MEN MAY ENLIST IN THE ARMY. They Are Barred from the Marine Corps—Exemption Complete. Washington, July 22.—Those elected for service under the draft will be permitted to enlist in the regular army or national guard at any time prior to their call for examination before ex- emption boards, probably ten days henceforth, Provost Marshal General Crowder announced tonight. They will not be allowed, however, to join the marine corps. . The first men actually drafted prob- ably will be detailed to the regular army in order to bring that branch up to its full war strength of 300,000, if the 35.000 enlistments needed are not obtained before examinations begin. The rest will be put in the national guard. Exemption machinery for virtually the entire country is complete. The provost marshal general's office said tonight that the names of business of the appellate boards in the last of the states probably would be an- nounced. CHAPLAINS TALK TO SOLDIERS IN FRANCE Admonished to Remember That They Were Engaged in a Man's Game. American Training Camp in France, July 22.—(By the Associated Press). The chaplains _with _ the American troops began their Sabbath duties early today and by 7 o'clock most of them were in automobiles which car- ried them from one encampment to another. They spoke briefly to the men, delivering no sermons in the customary sense of the word, but talking to and at the soldiers. The substance of their talfis was an ad- monition to the men to remember they were engaged in a man’s game, not a child’s, and to act accordingly. Making the Summer Bearable. Nothing would contribute more to the pleasures of the summer season than the discovery and hanging of a few select German spies. — Chicago Record. AV s L PR, New Haven—While members of the police department are supposed to be among those who will be form- ally exempted, they were not im- mune from the drafting in Washing- ton, according to the records which have been compiled to date. More than 15 members of the department bad their names picked out in the world-wide movement Friday. German Troops Gaineq _I_lEgth Trap THEY SOUGHT POSSESSION OF DESIRABLE POINTS HUNDREDS ARE KILLED Members of the Famous Guard Reg ments Are Among the Prisoners Taken—The Enemy Are Trapped in Trench—Attack Had Been Arranged and Practiced Behind the German Line, But Plan Foiled by Hard Fight- ing French—Many Dead Germans Near Trenches. With the Allied Armies in_ France, July 21—(By The Associated Press).— The Fifth division of the German guard in its furious attack of the eastern end of the Chemin des Dames, on the Aisne front, during Thursday night and Friday morning gained nothing but a death trap in the shape of a trench 500 or 600 yards long on the northern side of the crest between Casemates and _Californie plateau, above Craonne. The objective of the Germans, to obtain possession of ob- servation points, was defeated totally. Today hundreds of German bodies lie on the ground and the Germans who supposedly are holding the trench can- not advance or retire. The cannonade today was most in- tense and the French, who are in a position to observe ail movements of the enemy, smothered with shells sev- eral attempts of the Germans to as- semble troops in this vicinity for fur- ther operations. Complete Defeat for Germans. umbers of prisoners belonging to the famous guard regiments were taken. From them it was learned that the attack had been arranged for sev- eral dads previously, but the (German crown prince decided to await the ar- rival of special units of shock troops before making the attack. A model of the French defensive system had been constructed behind the German lines ani the troops designed for the attack were instructed therewith for the assault. They met their masters in the shape of solid and hard fight- ing regiments from Toyraine which held the position. The only point along the whole line of attack from Craonne 1o Hurtebise at which the Germans succeeded in obtaining any advantage was between the Casemates and Cali- fornie plateaux, where the crest is narrowest and where it was impossible for the French to bring much artillery to bear, owing to the configuration of the ground. Severe Close Fighting. All through Thursday night and Fri- day hand-to-hand fighting proceeded with grenades and bayonets, until the exhausied Germans were compelled to seek shelter in shell craters and shat- tered trenches of the front line held formerly by the French. There they cannot move or see, being under con- stant machine gun and artillery fire of dominating French batteries, and they still remain on the wrong side of the crest. The few yards they gained are being reconquered gradually by the French. EMPEROR WILLIAM TALKS TO PARLIAMENT LEADERS Warning Is Given Against Attaching Weight to Meeting. nhagen, July 22.—FEmperor Will- conference with the parliamen- tary leaders Friday evening is treated by the German newspapers received here as an earnest of his determina- tion hereafter to maintain and culti- vate closer relations with parliament, perhaps as the beginning of a new era of common work of the people and parliament and the zovernment crown, although the almost slmultaneous warning is uttered against attaching any excessive weight to the meet- ing. The proceedings took the line of informal conversations between the emperor and the members of the reich- stag the emperor. as usunal, pre- scribing the subject for conversation. The emperor evidently aimed to im- press his auditors with the great suc- cess of the submarine warfare, which, accordinz to the Vossische Zeitung, he described as working bevond all ex pectations and bringing England's sure destruction nearer. The exhaus- tive details related by the emperor perhaps mayv have affected the repre- sentatives of the Left, who, when Dr. Michaelis, in his reichstag speech on Thursday referred to false prophets who had done for the Fatherland a disservice bv setting a_definite date for Great Britain's end. maliciously shouted in chorus. ‘Helfrich,” refer- ring to Dr. Karl Helfrich, vice chan- cellor. Emperor William seems to have paid less attention to the question of re- form. The Tageblatt says he avoid- ed politics, while another account says Phillip Scheidemann, the soclalist leader, tactfully refrained from press- ing Him concerning political condi- ions. BIG BLAZE IN ELEVATOR IN CITY OF ROCHESTER. Building With 100,000 Bushels of Wheat Valued at $700,000. is Destroyed. Rochester, N. Y., July 22.—The most disastrous fire this city has known in over ten yvears destroyed today the big plant of the Whitney Elevator and Warehouse company, where 100,000 bushels of wheat were stored. The loss is estimated at $700,000. The rapidity with which the flames spread led offi- cials at first to suspect incendiary origin, although two watchmen have been on guard nightly since war was declared. No proof has been found, however, to support the theory that alien enemies were the cause of the aze. Home Guard Called. Houghton, Mich., July 22.—AH cop- per country Homeé Guard companies have been called out for duty tomor- row, it is said, in anticipation of trouble at the mines as the resuit of the distribution of an anonymous cir- cular Jast night which asked for a $6 day and six hours work. Mine mana- gers here believe only a small num- ber of men will be disaffected. . PRICE TWO CENTS in Norwich is Double That o "‘A, Other Paper, and its Total Circulation is the Largest in Connecticut in Proportion to the City’s Population French Soldiers’ Tenacious Ability GREAT DEFENSE REPEATED BE- TWEEN RHEIMS AND SOISSONS RUSSIANS AREMUTINOUS Give Germans Advantage in Galicia— The Crown Prince’s Force Made Ef- fective Attacks, But Stopped Before the Galling Fire of the French—Rus- n Line Give: Way—Premier Ke- rensky Goes to Front to Stimulate the Soldiers in the Hope of Having Them Stand to the Rack. The French and Russian fronts con- tinue the scenes of the greatest mili- tary activity. In France. in the re- sion between Soissons and Rheims, the French have again given an ex- hibition of their tenacious ability at defence, like that which held the Ger- mans back from Verdun. In the east the Russian line in Galicia apparentiy is _crumbling by reason of the dissat- isfaction of some of the troops and the vicious assaults the Germansand Austro-Hungarians, especially the Germans, are throwing against it. Germans’ Fruitless Attack. Despite the heavy losses they had thus far suffered in their attacks along the Chemin des Dames in France, the Germans again Sunday made fruitiess efforts to defeat General Petain’s forces, delivering at various points at- tacks with large effectives among whom were fresh reinforcements. From Epine de Chevregny, to 'the south of Corbeny, approximately 12 miles, the artillery of the crown prince pounded the French positions merci- lessly in the early morning, after which the leash was slipped from the infantry, which attacked on several sectors, only to meet with a galling fire from the French rifles and ma- chine guns. Often the opposing troops came into hand-to-hand .encounters. Several times the Germans reached the Casemates plateau, but each time were driven back, suffering enormous casualties. Only at one point, on the Californie plateau, were they able to gain a footing and here the position is still in dispute in a stubborn battle for supremacy. Russian Line Gives Way. With the continued forward press of the Germans in_the region of Zio- choff, Galicia, the Russian line on the front south of Brzezany is bezinning to give way, according to the latest German official communication. The Sereth bridgehead near Tarnopol has been reached by the Germans and at several points the railway running from Tarnopol to Kozowa has been taken. The Russians in their retreat have set on fire the town of Tarnopol and villages to the east. Should the Russian line immediately south of Brzezany give way, it is probable that the Russians will be forced to retreat from the region of Halicz. Kerensky to the Front. M. Kerensky, the Russian premier, who personally commanded the Rus- sian forces when they started their offensive in Galicia early in July, again has gone to the fighting front, probably in @ effort to put down the disaffection among the troops and have them face the enemy again. A proclamation issued by the Russian provisional government recognizes the seriousness of the situation and announces that it is its duty to throw its entire strength against the foe and defend the administration against counter-revolutionary attempts. The Bourse Gazette says that at a meeting of delegates from regiments at the front it was resolved that it had become imperative to turn over all au- thority to M. Kerensky. Premier Kerensky as minister of personally led the Russian offen which began on July 1 and which swept everything before it until some of the regiments became mutinous and refused to obey orders. It evidently is the hope of the central committee that he may again instill the fighting spirit into the soldiers of Russia. GERMANY CLAIMS RUSSIAN DEFEAT Weaknesses Are Reported from All Sections of Lines. Copenhagen, July 22. — Despatches received here from Germany seek to convey the impression that the Rus- sian defeat at Zlochoff, Galicia, is de- veloping to even wider proportions. Special despatches to newspaers from German ‘headquarters say the Russian front north of the Dniester is totter- ing and that it is officially reorted that the Russian seventh army south of the Zlochoff gap, affected by pres- sure on its flank, is also beginning to retire. The Russians have destroyed the Sereth bridwes. Some elements of the Russjan rear guard are described as fishting val- iantly to delay the pursuit, but it is stated that the German vanguards are pressing on impetuously, reckless hurling_ themselves on one defensive point after another. The Germans are using an airplane squadron to throw wagon trains into confusion. Little is being heard, in even the Austrian reports, of the Austro-Hun- zarian infantry. The blow seems to Fave been executed by selected Ger- man infantry, but with the assistance of all available Auvstro-German artil- lery. GREAT SUCCESS FOR GERMANS IN GALICIA. They Defeated Russians Everywhere and Capture Fresh Troops. Berlin, July 22, via London—(British Admiralty per Wireless Press).—The attack begun by the Germans in east- ern Galicia last week has developed into a great success, the war office an- nounces. The pursuit of the Russians continued yesterday and the statement says the Germans everywhere defeat- ed Russian troops newly brought up, taking a large number of prisoners. A new battle developed toward the northern end of the line. The Rus- siane attacked with strong forces be- tween Krevo and Smorgon. The official communication g says their assaults down with heavy losses but that fighting began later. Condensed Telegrams Gov. Edge s New Jersey saved :};e country from a tremendous blund- The Australian House passed a bill Suppressing the activities of the I W. A Berlin despatch says Emperor mn:am has departed for the eastern nt. Six homes at Bayville, L. I, were robber by burglars, who escaped in ap- tomobiles. The world’s production of tea in 1915 and 1916 exceeds the figures of all years recorded. Clyde A. Russell, star pitcher Cornell in 1916, was the first drafted in Tompkins county. for man he could not enroll in the ice, William Cunningham, of ,attempted suicide. The loss of French boats sunk by Becaus war ser Brooklyn German submarines were five, three more than 1,600 tons and two less. Many tons of macaroni were de- stroyed by fire in the factory of Peter Alerander, 590 Flushing Avenu Will- iamsburg. A Reuter dispatch from Petrograd to London says the number killed and wounded in two days of disorder are about 500. Acocrding to a report from a Reuter corespondent two Americans were shot on a charge of trying to take the Ger- man Emperor’s life. Charles Williams, 30 years old, of Dubois Pa., was arrested on the charge of being a slacker when he applied for enlistment in the army. Maurice Violette, .the French Min- ister of Subsistence. announced' that the system of meatless days had sub- stantially reduced consumption William A. Kennedy, head of Kenne- day, Mitchell & Co.. bankers of New York, who was indicied for the larceny of 300,000, was located in Spain. The change of Chancellors has brought no change in Germany itself, is the way the London papers inter- pret Chancellor Michaelis' speech. Captain George Guynemer, the dauntless “Ace” of the French aviation red three more enemy corps, his destro of 48, aeroplanes, making a total Matt Vagee, an Austrian oiler on the ore steamer Thomas Lynch, at Duluth, Minn., was arrested on a charge of a plot to disable the engines of the ship. kT James Kiely, 42 years old, is held by the police of Newark on a charge of murdering his aged father, who died turday as the result of a severe beating. Since July 12 the British aviators brought down at least 41 aeroplanes and have driven 37 others down out of control. England has lost only machines. Federal troops guarding the Arizona copper mines will be withdrawn Au- gust 2, according to correspondence between the war department and Governor Campbell. A rooster in the middle of the high- way in Columbus, (.. was responsible for the wrecking of a motor car in which two members of the fire de- partment were riding. The world’s production of gold in the last quarter of a century eq that of the preceding 400 years the silver output since 1878 eq that of the preceding 400 years. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,, will go be- for the jury and describe in detail al efforts to wake up the New York police to a proper understanding of the Cruger case. King George and Queen Mary at- tended the wedding in the Chapel of St. James' Palace of the Marquis of | Carisbrooke to I Irene Denison, 1l of Lodesborough daughter of the tion calling up the workmen and e ployes and citizens generally to enlist in the campaign to reduce the fire losses to a minimum thus aiding ma- terially in war work. Tabulations based on prevailing prices in the forty-five American cities indicate that granulated sugar is sold to the consumer at an average advance of 2 3-4 cents a pound over_the cost of Cuban raw sugar in New York. The United States is making prepa- ration at Paris for a great aviation force. The general staff estimates that the ratio of five machines to the enemies one is needed to maintain a complete mastery of the air by the Al- lies. The Aerican Embassy in London in- formed that state department and war department that it is greatly In- convenienced by persons in the United States who send mail for members of the American forces in care of the Em- bassy. General Pablo Gonzalez commander of the division of the east has been granted a two months’ leave of ab- sence and will go to his home in the northeastern part of the republic and probably also will visit the United States. Sir Douglas Haig, the British com- mander-in-chief, and General Pershing will make a tour along the British lines studying the methods of the British in combatting the enemy, with a view to General Goethals said: “Give us thel Diesel internal combustion engines for lour new ships and give them to us| quick. If we can get them, made | right; we are for them first, last and | all time.” i The New York Chapter of the Red | Cross issued a warning against the payment of contributions for the charity to wandering collectors. The Red Cross does not make house to house canvasses. Gov. Whitman issued a proclama- Temporary Home for New Soldiers CANTONMENT AT AYER AHEAD OF SCHEDULE CONSTRUCTION NO PARADE GROUND Cro Country Marches and Intensive Training Will Substitute for Dr Parades—Advanced Methods of San- itation Will Guard the Health of the Young Men—Quarters Will be Clean and Comfortable—An Army of Work men Rushing Work to Have All Ready When Required. Ayer, Mass.,, July 22—The big can tonment which th, of the new under construction he: as Camp Devens is soon to emporary home of the ew England men just drafted national army, {s about auarter completed, according mates of army officers and a constructo The progress during the first month towara forming an eight thousand acre of brush land Into a military c hearly 40,000 Inhabitants is re s gratifying. Officially, the work was declared today ahea #chedule.” Hundreds ployed of carpenters in putting up painted lumber, army mote brought from the Mexican b horse-drawn drays loaded witk ing material, and automobiles ing men in khaki bump along made roads in seemingly endless fi while a dozen mechanical trench-ai gers and thousands of sun-bre men with pick and shovel are b carry the sewer and water departments Best of Sanitation. The camp will be one of e mos healthful of the cantonments in the country, in the opinion of sanitation officers.” Its natural surroundings are considered ideal and advanced meth ods of sanitation are being applied t guard to the utmost the healtt voung men. Flies and mosq have been made the objects of ergetic effort toward elimination, wit much success. Sickness have bee prevented thus far among the five thousand workmen and soldiers w here. Work Being Rushed. Nearly 200 buildings are alread 'p._streets are lald out and heating, lighting, water and_drainage work is well under way. Six hundred a fifty structures, including barracks, shower baths and mess halls, wiil be completed with all possible speed as the initlal stage of development of the camp and officers expressed them selves as confident that t ant |ment would be ready to this extent for_the coming, about the first week in September, of New England’s 37,8 recruits. The plans cal] also f additional buildings, includ o tals, administration offices, assem halls, stables and storehouses hese, it Is not expected will be f ished until late in the fal Barracks for the Boys Of most Immediate Interest the prospective recruit who comes t over his future training arters a the barracks. Those for tr - are one story in height and 1 the men are of two stories Th nd each on a score of t fo 1 ion posts and are with t cella Outside, the structures w with tarred paper. The r be finished with wallboard Good Light and Water. The camp is to be electrica ed throughout. To sup the camp daily with two million gallons of fresh drinking water, wells are being dr ed and from a large standpipe the water will be piped to the var buildings. The camp contains no provision f a parade ground as Cross-ce t and Intensive trainin methods of field place of dress pa marches modern take the RUSSIAN EMIGRANTS ARRIVE IN STOCKHOLM From America, and Are Indignant With Radical Socialists. Stockholm, July 22.—More than 70 Russian emigrants who have returne from America were met on the during the journey to Haparanda agents of the Holsheviki, the radic Russian socialists h traveler were angered by the arguments of | these agents and their indignation creased when they were joined across the border by other adherents of kolai Lenine, the Russian radica 4 er, Soldiers took part in a fight which developed and a detachment of | Cossacks were ecalled out to restore neace. Several of the Bolsheviki wer injured badly AMERICAN OFFICERS GO TO MILITARY SCHOOLS Take Lengthy Course in Train- ing Modern Warfare. will in France Press) officer: Britis st American Training Camp in July ~(By the Associated A large group of American left today for French and military schools to undergo a le course in training in modern fare. When the course complete other officers will take their place and later non-commissioned officers will have the same opportunity The general in command camp refused to relax on Sundaj his strenuous daily programme went off for aonther inspection t Choked by Steak. Stamford, Conn., July 22 —Mi Bora of this et s choked to dea tonight while eating stcak in a local restaurant A piece of the meat b came wedged in his throat and could badl the adoption of those methods by the Americans. Mysterious Airplane Sean. San Jose, Costa Rica, July 22-—A mysterious airplane, painted , yeliow and black, recently has been flving over Costa Rica. American residents express the belief that it is a German machine and have advised the Panama canal forces of its presenc not be removed in time to prevent strangulation. Wilson and Wife on Meyflower. Fortress Monroe, Va, July 22 Murky weather greetcd President and Mrs. Wilson on their week-end trip to Hampton Roads and they did not come ashore today as had been plan- the ned. The Mayflower started o return trip about noon *