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New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
GERMAN AMBASSADOR
 PROBING CENSORSHIP
Count Von BernStNff ConftrS With Bryan Regarding Wireless Stations.

Washington. Aug. 2S.-Count Vor Bernstorff, the German ambassador conferred with Secretary Bryan today on the censorship at German-owned wireless stations. Secretary Bryan l said afterward that the question still was unsettled.
 The ambassador, touching on the question of anti-German sentiment, said he felt the American people must realize that delayed and censored messages from Berlin have brought the truth, and that many reports from London have been disapproved. Fair ness, the ambassador said he believed, would result in an unprejudiced view. Fighting on the Russian border, the ambassador said, had merely been clashes of outposts. The country is open and unfortified, he explained; i; the towns reported captured by Rus sians are undefended and unimpor- tant points, No Russian dispatches, the count declared, had mentioned engagements with more than one of the Prussian army corps.
 Refutes Violation Charges.
 In reply to the charges of the al- lies of violation of the rules of war fare by Germany, the ambassador said that French aeroplane flew over neutral Belgium on the first day Of the declaration of war and before German soldiers had crossed the border, bent on destroying the Rhine bridges; flew as far as Coblenz and dropped several bombs into the city,
 In defense of the action of the Zep- relin airship in dropping bombs into Antwerp, Count Won Bernstorff de- clared that in Germany the presence of women and children in a fortress such as the city of Antwerp was not permitted. Attack upon fortress in modern warfare, he pointed out, may be carried on from the air as we'll as from the siege guns.
 Matter of Secrecy.
 When the count was shown today's news despatches from Berlin, in which the various generals in command of the westward advancing German armies were named, he listened with great interest.
 This is the first time,'' he said, that have heard it stated where our generals are.'
 The names of the commanders as well as the regiments engaged have been kept secret, even from the highest officials in the Empire.
 Silent Regarding Future.
 The ambassa dor said he would not discuss the future and he did not take up the diplomatic side of the Euro rean struggle. Before he entered the diplomatic ante-room he inquired of a messenger if other diplomats were present. The messenger answered that the minister from Santo Domingo was waiting.
 Well, we are not at war with him." the ambassador remarked, "I can go in.''
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
CONFIRMS RECEIVER.

Hartford, Aug. 2S.-Judge Joseph P. Futile, in superior court chambers today confirmed Carl K. Macomber of Waterbury as temporary receiver of the Mullings Clothing company of Waterbury, under a pond of $15,o0o. The application for a receiver was made by stockholders last week and the name of Edward T. Ryan of the store was approved as temporary re- ceiver, but MT. Ryan did not qualify. The liabilities of the company are about $50,000.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere thanks to all our friends and neigh bors, especially the employees of the Connecticut Co. and others who in anyway showed their sympathy and rendered assistance to us during the sickness and death of our beloved wife and daughter; also our special thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings.
 AMBROSE SCHMITT, Husband.
 JOHN STREIGLE, Father.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
SECURITY HOLDERS
 MAKE COMPLAINTS
Made on Collateral of Most Ap- proved Character.

New York, Aug. 2S.-Heads of na- tional banks in this city confirmed today the report that they have re- ceived confidential communication rom Secretary of the Treasury Me- Adoo and Comptroller of the Currency Williams, directing their attention to complaints registered at Washing ton by borrowers of money on stock exchange securities in this market.
 According to the letter of the trea- sury officials it is charged that the banks had thrown out many loans made on collateral of the most ap- proved character and that they have in other ways worked hardship to holders of securities at this crucial period.
 Acting upon these complaints, the treasury department has directed the national banks of this city promptly to furnish it with detailed information regarding its holdings of securities in loans.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
REGInIENTAL REUNIONS.

South Norwalk, Aug. zs.-Two regi- mental reunions were held at Roton's Point today, the 2Sth and the lth. At the former Loomis Schofield of New Canaan. was elected president, and Robert Bunten of Stamford, sec- retary-treasurer. At the lfth gath- ering J. H. Benedict of Danbury was chosen president, J. Ii. Blakeman oI Oronoque secretary and G. U. Fhii- lips of Bridgeport, treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
BALDWIN REPLIES TO
 EX-SEN. SPELLACY
Governor States That He Believes in Giving the Republicans Repre-
 scntation on Commissions.

New Haven, Aug. Ex-Governor Baldwin today makes this statement in reply to Former Senator Spellacy' s characterization of him as "tory and reactionary."
 When I accepted the nomination for governor four years ago I at tackled the republican method of con- ducting our state government by ap- pointing only republicans to office. I thought it was rather hoggish, and democrats seemed to agree with me pretty generally.
 When I was elected I surprised, apparently, some of my political SUD- porters by following a different plan. Instead of that which I denounced on the stump, I gave a reasonable share of representation to republicans and in every case I reappointed re- publicanS who had made excellent of ficers.
 'In constituting our commissions where there were several members I gave the republicans a show. This was so even in regard to one import ant office, which Senator Spellacy wanted himself. Some months ago MT. Spellacy came out in the Hart ford Times in warm letter attack ing this policy of mine in regard to minority representation. He and I differ radically in our views as to the wisdom and fairness or such methods of appointmen Nevertheless, since the letter, as before, I have adhered to the policy that seemed to me fair''
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
WINS GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Mrs. Harry D.. Hammond of Indianapolis, today at the Hinsdale Golf club, won the women's western championship by de- feating Mrs. E. $. Colburn of Glen view, five up and three to play in a one-sided match, the latter part of which was finished in a driving rain. Mrs. Hammond is the first woman out sioe the Chicago district to ever win the title.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
NO BOATS TO SCOTLAND.
Two Guests of Mrs. F. A. Alderman
 Must Remain in New Britain.

Mrs. F. A Alderman of Slater road is entertaining Dr. Marion K. Hall and Dr. Hamilton of Glasgow, Scotland. They came to the United States on August to attend a convention of the osteopaths in Philadelphia. Finding that the steamship service to Scotland is very irregular they have decided to stay in New England for several weeks.
 They expect to visit in Massa chu- setts after they leave New Britain. Dr. Hall formerly lived in Collinsville and moved to Scotland only three ytars ago.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
EXAMINATIONS POSTPONED.

The United States civil service com mission announces that the examina- tions usually held for clerk and car not be held this year but will be post poned to October, 1915. Applications may be obtained on and after August 1, 1915. Should there be an occasion for holding an examination in the meantime, public announcement will be made thereof
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
SEAMAN'S BILL TO SENATE.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Bearing the approval of the house, the seaman's 8 relief bill to increase the safety of passengers at sea and improve con- ditions of employment of sailors, went to the senate today.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
FAILS TO PAY EXPENSES.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-As a direct result of war in France receipts from the operation of the Panama canal have failed to pay the expenses of tbe great waterway. Tolls during tbe first week of traffic in the canal amounted to only about $15,000. That was not enough to pay operating ex- penses, much less meet the interest payment on the vast capital invested.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
BAIL REDUCED TO $fO,OOO.
New Haven Bell Boys Victim Will Soon Be Able to Appear in Court.

New Haven, Aug. 2S.-Prescott White, arrested at Bridgeport under the name of Charles ashley, charged with obtaining an automobile under false pretences was ne1d for trial to- day until Monday.
 Walter M. Sherman, a bell boy who shot James F. Toole, a hotel man had his bail reduced to $10,000 as his victim will soon be able to ap- pear in court.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
DEPENDS ON WAR SITUATION.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-With pros- poets of limiting the trust legislative program to the federal trade commis- sion bill and the Clayton measure to supplement the Sherman law, it was predicted today that congress could complete it's business by October 1. Whether it then would adjourn de- pended, however on conditions arising from war in Europe. ..-
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
WANTS CONSUMERS PROTECTED

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Representa- tive Cary of Wisconsin introduced q resolution today directing the attor- ney general to take steps to protect consumers against manipulators of foodstuffs and requesting the prcsi- dent to embargo wheat and flour shipments from this country, if. in his discretion, operations of spectators cannot be checked otherwise.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
FACTORIES TO REOPEN

St. Louis, Aug. 28.-Seven St. Louis shoe factories of the International Shoe company that have been closed for two weeks will reopen next Mon- day, it was announced today. This will give employ ment to about 5000 men
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
HUNDREDS VOLUNTEER.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Hundreds of American nurses and surgeons have volunteered for service in Eur ope, said Red Cross officials who were completing today the personnel for the relief expedition soon to be sent abroad. Thirty surgeons and 120 enrolled Red Cross nurses are to be included in the expedition.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
PROGRESSIVE PRIMARIES.

New Haven, Aug. 2S.-The prf- maries of the progressive party will probably be held on September IS, &C., cording to information received here No details of the plan have been made public as yet.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
SWEDISH OPEN AIR MEETING.

The congregations of the Swedish Baptist churches in this city and Meriden will hold a union open air service at Andrews Grove in Meriden on Sunday, Sept IS. Among the preachers for the occasion will be Rev J. E. Klingberg of the local church and Rev. N. c. Parsons of Meriden. t
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Michael Harugan.

Michael Hartigan died this morning at the town farm. Funeral arrange ments will be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
DECLINES AMBAssADoRsHIP.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Samuel M. Foster, of Fort Wayne, Ind, has de- clined appointment as the first ann bassador to Argentina.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
SOLD TO DETROIT.

Nashville Tenn, Aug. 2S.-Bernie Roland, the Nashville Southern asso- citation pitcher, today was sold to the Detroit Americans. The price is said to be $5,O0O.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
LAWYER IS MAYOR.

Alderman l.. w. Lawyer is acting mayor. Mayor Quigley is away for g week and Alderman E. W. Christ has gone to Boscton to spend the week end
New Britain herald., 1914-08-28
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

FOR SALE-Second- hand cook stove
 at 632 Arch street. S-28-1d
Evening star., 1914-11-28
PARIS. AS FERRICK DEPARTS.
EAGER TO SHOW GOOD WILL
Retiring American Ambassador Leaves for
Havre, Whence He Is to Sail
for Home.

PARIS. November IS. 10 AS AIM
Myron T. Herrick. the retiring American
ambassador to Paris, accompanied by
Mrs Herrick and the members of his fam
ilv left Paris for Havre this morning,
where they will take the steamer
Rochambeau for New York
A special car was placed at their dis
nosal by the French government for the
run from Paris to the coast. Nearly all
tho Americans remaining in Paris, both
men and women, crowded the Invalides
station to bid farewell to the retiring
diplomat. Among them were William
Graves Sharp, who succeeds Mr.. Herrick
90 .nba ssador; Alexander H. Thackara,
tho American consul general. and Mrs.
Tbackara. and the staff of the embassy.
There were present also a number of
,ror,inent French officials and some well
known British residents. The French Of
ecera included Gen. Gallieni, military gov
ernor of Paris Gen. Fevrier and a num-
her of colonies and majors.
Sir Austin Lee, acting for the British
.mha ssador at Bordeaux, handed to Mr.
u.rr;ck a letter from Sir Edward Grey
the. British foreign secretary. thanking
him for the services of the American
embassy to British subjects. AS token
of appreciation, Mr.. Herrick was present
ed with several pieces Of silver plate by
members of the British colony here. Some
wounded British soldiers who had made
their recovery at the American ambulance
Evening star., 1914-11-28
SHOTS FOR AMERICAN SHIP.
Steamer St. Helens Halted by the
British Cruiser Berwick.

PANAMA. November 2S.-The Amer1-
can steamship st. Helens, Capt. Odland.
which sailed from New York November
II for San Francisco. arrived at Colon
Yesterday and reported that she had
been fred on by the British cruiser
Berwick.
Capt. Odland said that his ship was
hailed but apparently failed to heave to
as quickly as was expected, with the
result that the British cruiser fired two
shots across the stern Of the American
vessel The incident occurred Thurs
day at a point ninety miles northwest
of Colon.
An officer from the cruiser boarded
the st. Helens and examined her papers
and cargo and then the vessel was per-
mitted to proceed on her voyage, after
a delay of three hours.
Although no official report of the
firing by the British cruiser Berwick
toward the American steamer st. Hell
ems off Panama has been received here,
State Department officials regarded the
incident as not unusual In time OF war
Merchantmen. according to naval pro-
cedure are expected to heave to i'm
mediately on demand of belligerent
warships, or promptly signal their in
tention of submitting to search. II
there is any delay the customary prac-
tice Is to fire shot across the bow or
stern of the merchantmen as a warn
ing. The right of search is generally
recognized by neutrals. and delays OF
three hours while cargo and papers
are examined are not unusuai. Inc
belligerent is even authorized to use
force in executing the right or search.
and is not held liable, according to In
ternational law authorities. for dam
ages resulting from resistance py
neutral ship.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
AMERICANS ARE LAUDED
BY EMPRESS AUGUSTA
Visits Berlin Relief Kitchen and
Promises to Write Kaiser
Regarding Work.

BERLIN, November 81, via London
November 2s.-Empress Augusta Vic
toria today visited the American relief
kitchen. which is supported from con-
tributions by the American colony in
Berlin, and spent half an hour chatting
with the 200 or more benefciaries
gathered at a table there, at which
they were served by ladies of the col
ony. The visit was purely informal
and only the most brief notice regard
ing it had been given. The empress ex-
pressed high satisfaction with the
work and announced her intention OF
writing the emperor regarding it,
The empress was accompanied by the
Countess Won Keller and Chamberlain
Won Protha. She was met blythe ladies
Of the American embassy and the COM
mittee in charge of the work. includ-
Ing Mrs. Isaac Wolff. jr.. wife of the
president of the American Association
of Commerce.
Evening star., 1914-11-28

also were present at the railroad station
to take leave of the ambassador.
These men included Lieut.. Read of
the aviation corps. A deputation of
French officers gave Mrs Herrick an
enormous bouquet of roses which were
added to the great collection of floral
contributions which half filled the Her
rick car.
Among the many evidences of appre-
citation handed to Mr.. Herrick on his
last day in Paris was an address of
thanks from number of French off,
GERS. letters and addresses from French
deputies, from the board of the Amer
lean ambulance, from the American
Chamber of Commerce and from the
French society of men of letters.
Adrien Mithouard, president of the
Paris city council, wrote Mr. Herrick
as follows:
Our deep regret at your departure
from our city, whose heart you have
won. is mitigated by the thought that
far from US in your country YOU will he
able to help bind still closer the bonds
which unite our two peoples Paris
which remembers and hopes, expresses
to you in this grave period through
which we are passing her unaltera Bic
attachment. She will ever retain feel
ings of the deepest gratitude to you"
Evening star., 1914-11-28

from Saint Omer. that the German
general staff has decided to make
another effort to pierce the line of the
allies, and that the attack will be in
itiated this week. If this movement
should not prove successful by Novem-
ber 30, it is said. general retreat
will be ordered
Reports received here directly from
the front are to the effect that the
Germans are not making an attack in
force between Scissors and Rheims as
has been rumored circumstantially in
Paris. scissors is still being bonn
barded intermittently by heavy Ger
man guns of long range, but the inhab-
itants continue their usual occupa-
tionS.
Capture of Dixmude Denied.
AMSTERDAM, via London, November
2S.-An official Berlin telegram con-
tradicts the report published in Lon
don that DiXmude has been reoccupied
by the allies.
Dixmude which has changed hands
several times since the battle in
Flanders began, was reported in news
paper dispatches Thursday to have
been recaptured by the allies but this
report was not confirmed in any off
cial quarters.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
Road Open From Coast to Coast.

DETROIT. November 2s.-Telegrams
were received at the Lincoln Highway
Association headquarters here today
stating that every foot of the new
3.40O-mile transcontinental road was
covered by automobile yesterday be-
tween o'clock in the morning and 6
in the evening. The Lincoln highway
consul at each important point drove to
the next point west and return. The
record-breaking run was promoted by
Lincoln highway officials to verify the
announcement that the coast to coast
highway is now ready for automobile
traffic.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
BIG BATTLES IN. SERNA
Nish Reports Desperate Encounters
on Front From Lazarevatz
to Mionitzaon.

PARIS, November 2s.-Heavy fight
ing in northwestern Servia continues.
says a dispatch to the Havas Agency
from Nish. Encounters on the front ex-
tending from Lazarevatz to Mionitzaon
November "a are described as particu
larly desperate, especially on the Ser
Wan left wing. The outcome of this
battle is still undecided.
The same day there occurred near
Rogatchitza an engagement with a
column of Austrian infantry. which is
said to have resulted advantageously
for the Servians.
Fighting on a smaller scale is in
progress on the east bank of the Drina
river, to the west of Mokragora. Else
where there have been no important
|engagements of late.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
SWISS TROOPS SHOOT
ALL AVIATORS ON SIGHT

AMSTERDAM. via London, November
2S.-The Berliner Tageblatt, quoting an
article referring to the allegations that
British airmen violated Swiss neutral
fty in the recent raid on the Zeppelin
factory at Friedrichshafen, says:
'In case of a repetition of the viola
tion of Swiss neutrality by France or
England. 1t Is not to be expected that
Germany will respect Swiss neutrality
on the Belfort frontier. The Swiss fed
eral assembly has ordered that all
eviators flying over Swiss territory be
shot down without further orders"
Evening star., 1914-11-28
R0UMANIA'S WAR POLICY
MAY BE DECIDED TODAY

BUCHAREST. Roumania. November
2S.-The Roumanian parliament will
meet today and the future course of
action of this kingdom probably will be
decided. 1t is said that Roumania is
prepared to cede to Bulgaria some of
the territory which she secured after
the second Balkan war at the expense
of her neighbor.
This may mean that Bulgaria is about
to take her stand by the side of the
allies and in return be permitted to
strafghten out her boundaries and take
more of the country inhabited by her
nationals.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
British Again Shelling Coast.

British Again Shelling Coast.
The only hint of any other activity is
a report from Holland that the Brit
ish fleet Is again operating against the
German positions on the Belgian coast.
This story came first in a dispatch
from Amsterdam, which said:
"A telegram to the Nieuwe Rotter-
damsche Courant from Oostburg, Hol-
land, states that sounds of a violent
cannon fire were again audible Friday
in southeasterly direction. The sound,
the telegram says. indicates that the
British fleet was again bombarding the
coast"
Later there was received a dispatch
from Rotterdam to the Daily Mail,
dated Friday. which said:
Heavy firing was heard this after
noon in the direction of Zeebrugge, and
allied aeroplanes were seen circling
over Flanders. British destroyers con-
tinue scouting off the coast
German Colonels Story.
PARIS, November 28.-A German
colonel who was taken prisoner in Bel
gium makes the statement, according
to a dispatch to the Havas Agency
Evening star., 1914-11-28
No 0utrages Upon Spaniards
Reported by Brazilian Envoy
in Mexico City.
LOOTING ONLY ON RANCH
OF HILL, AN AMERICAN
Silliman Not to Join Carranza.
Caballero in Control of Situa-
ton at Tampico.

No mention of outrageS upon Span
iards in Mexico City by Zapata troops
such as had been reported to the Span
ish ambassador here, was made in dis
patches today from the Brazilian min
lister in the Mexican capital. He re-
ported Zapata forces keeping good or
der and made no reference to the po-
sition of Villa or his troops.
The last dispatch to the State De-
partment dated Thursday reported Ia
pata's men and agents of Gen. Villa as
in control of the city. All official dis
patches say order is being maintained
in the capital. the only. looting men
toned being that of ranch owned
by an American named Hill on the out
skirts of the city.
In the same section, the Spanish am
bassador told Mr.. Bryan, several Span
iards have been reported killed. The
Spanish ENJOYS advices were from
Madrid, and while Mr.. Bryan immedi-
ately telegraphed an inquiry to the
Brazilian minister in Mexico City and
American Consul Silliman., he thought
the departments representatives If the
report was true.
Silliman to Stay at Capital.
In view of the arrival of Gen. Car
rama at Vera Cruz, Secretary Bryan
wired Mr.. Silliman to remain in Mex
leo City. He said he had originally or
dered Mr.. Silliman to join Carranza
when the latter was at Orizaba, where
the department had no representative.
American Consul Canada, at Vera
Cruz, will handle all negotiations of
the American government with Car
rama.
Enrique c. Llorente. Washington rep
resentative of Provisional President
Gutierrez, has received advices con-
frming the report that Gen. Luis Cab
allero, at Tampico, governor of the
state of Tamaulipas. had declared his
adherence to the national convention.
Caballero is understood to be in control
of the situation in Tampico and por-
ton of Gen. Villas army Is marching
toward Tampico from San Luis Potosi.
Preparations for their occupation of
the port had been made, Mr.. Llorente
said.
Secretary Bryan left here last night
for Ann Arbor. Mich, and Chicago.
planning to return early Monday. In
his absence Counselor Robert Lansing.
as acting secretary Of state, kept in
close touch with the general situation
in Mexico.
Evening star., 1914-11-28
American Hospital at Warsaw.

WARSAW. via Petrograd and Lon
don. November 2S.-A Red Cross hos
pttal equipped with fifty beds. paid for
with subscriptions contributed by
Polish Americans, was opened here
yesterday in the presence of the gov
ernor general Of Warsaw. and the con-
suls of friendly nations. The money
for the hospital was raised Yhder the
direction of the Polish American So
ciety. organized in Chicago by John
Smulskf.