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New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Describes Scenes on
 Battlefield of Diest

London, Aug. IT, $50 a. m.-A trip over the battlefield of Diest, Belgium is described by the Brussels corres- pondent of the Daily News. He says: "I remember best a brown stretch of narrowed ground, half fur long in length, which is the grave of 1,200 Germans who fell in the fight ing of Wednesday. All over the field are other graves, some of Germans, some of Belgians and some of horses.
 When I reached the place the pea sants with long spades were still en- gagged in the work of burial. The bat tie ground is about three miles long with the village of Haelen at one end. The village is harshly scared. Its houses are pierced with bullet holes. Hardly a pane of glass remains. The church spire is tumbled over and the town clock wrenched from its place.
 "As I passed across the battlefield a German biplane swept over like a car- rion crow, seeking other victims. Later before day I visited Bruges prison where 400 Germans are held. I never before saw men sleep as these men did. They lay like logs after seven days and nights of almost constant duty on the field of battle. These prisoners are no towards. They sur- rendered only when no other course was possible. They were victims of the German military system, which drills men out of all independence"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Russians Repulse Austrians
 on Frontier of Galicia

St. Petersburg, Aug. IT, Via Lon don, 12:45 P. M.-The Russian war office today issued an official com- munication giving information as to the recent military movements on the frontier between Austria Galicia and Russian Poland. It says: "The defensive operations and the move ments of reconnoitering detachm ents of the Russian army on the frontier of Galicia between August 13 and IT led to a series of attacks by cavalry supported by infantry and artillery.
 ''In the provinces of Piotrkoff and Kielce the Austrian cavalry occupied a front of over fifty miles in length extending along line from Tchens- tochova, through Andrejew to Sanderix. The cavalry was supported by infantry and artillery.
 "On August IA Austrian advance guards penetrated a short distance in- to Russian territory. It is reported that this offensive movement was checked by the Russian troops.
 An Austrian attempt to advance from Andrejew toward Kielce failed on August 15 when the Russian troops by a series of brilliant cavalry attacks succeeded in dislodging the enemy from Kielce and also occupied a town in the Tomaschoff district.
 "The Russian cavalry cut up the Austrian advance guards and in yaded the frontiers of Austrian Cali cia, penetrating a distance of eight miles.
 "Near Tomaschoff Russian cavalry inflicted serious losses on the Elev- enth Austrian dragoon regiment in a brilliant sabre engagement.
 Russian cavalry is in close contact with the enemy everywhere"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
HISTORICAL LECTURE
To Be Given at Swedish Elim Church.
 Friday Evening. L

On Friday evening of this week Rev. J. E. Klingberg will give a ra- dioptican lecture on Places of His torical Interest Along the Connecticut River, particularly Haddam, East Haddam and Saybrook." MT. Kling- berg has spent considerable time in gathering information in regard to the subject and his lecture should be of great value to students of history. The lecture which is to be given in the Swedish Film church. will be free, the public being cordially invited.
 The Foreign Mission circle will hold meeting tomorrow evening at the home of John Peterson of East street.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
REPORT ON SHIP BILL
 REJECTED BY SENATE
Measure Extending American Regis try to All Foreign Built Ships
 Now Goes to President.

Washington, Aug. 17.-By a vote of 40 to 20 the senate today rejected the conference report on the shipping bill to admit foreign built ships, to American registry, and proposing to open coastwise trade to foreign craft.
 The house bill was then adopted by the same vote. It only extends Ameri- can registry to all foreign built ships. The bill now goes to President Wilson for approval. It is beliseved he will sin it.
 Senator O'Gorman in charge of the bill, expressed amazement over the democratic opposition.
 "Discussion here today" said he, indicates that congress is directing it's energies toward the protection of special interests rather than the pro- motion of the general welfare. It amazes me that senators who not long ago eloquently proclaimed the American coastwise shipping an of- fensive monopoly seem to find no diff ficulty today arguing for a result that will be to perpetuate this monopoly that has fallen on un-American prin- ciples I scarcely can believe my eyes and ears, hearing senators, pro- fessing allegiance to the democratic creed, paraphrase the republican ar gument for twenty years in support of a protective tariff. We have reached a sad day in the decline of the democratic party, when demo- crats rise here and use republican ar- guments in support of an offensive and un-American system of protec- tion."
 Opponents of the conference report began the final attack on the measure as soon as the senate convened. Peti- tions were presented signed by thou sands of employees of the Cramp Ship building company of Philadelphia, the New York Shipbuilding Co. of Camden, N. J., and other companies protesting against the proposal to ad- init foreign built ships to American coastwise trade. The petitioners as- serted this would deprive them of a means of livelihood.
 There is no necessity for such a sudden reversal of the policy of this government that has prevailed for years" declared Senator Penrose, pre- senting the Philadelphia petition.
 Senator Weeks presented big roll of protests which he said were signed by substantially every employe of the Fore River Shipbuilding Co. at Quincy. Mass.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Germany Acknowledges
 Offer of Good Offices

Washington, Aug. 17.-Germany has acknowledged receipt of President Wilson's proffer of good offices in mediation or arbitration. All the warning countries except Russia have now replied.
 While none of the replies received from any of the European govern ments specifically reject the tender of good offices made by the United States, some acknowledgements are accom- panied by statements of the replying nations position in the conflict. De- pertinent officials were inclined to re- gard answers as non-committal and believed more definite answers might be given later, especially if any of the principals in the war showed an in- clination to treat for peace.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
MRS. EBBESEN ILL.
Had Fall Saturday and Is Now in
 Serious Condition.

Mrs. Carl Ebbesen, wife of Manager Carl Ebbesen of the Eastern Printing and Publishing company. is in a critical condition in her home at s1 South Burritt street as the result of d severe shock to her nervous system, which was caused by fall to the floor of her kitchen Saturday morning She is under the care of a trained nurse and is receiving treatment from Dr. Kenneth E. Kellogg.
 Mrs. Ebbesen never fully recovered from the effects of fall on a slip pery sidewalk about three years ago and has been in delicate health since that time. Due partly to the heat, she suffered fafnting spell Satur- day and, without warning, fell heavily to the floor. She sustained slight in- juries to one of her ankles and to her head, but the shock affected her heart and when her husband came home to lunch he found her seriously i'll. Her many friends hope for her speedy re- covery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
NEW BRITAIN REPRESENTED

New Britain's staunch lieutenants of the G. o. P. were well represented at the big republican get-toether meeting held in Bridgeport on Satur- day. Local republicans present were State Central Committeeman A. J. Sloper. Mayor George A. Quigley, eX- Representative Joseph Towers, Public Safety Commissioner Raymond K. Healey, Judge James T. Meskill, Building Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- ford, Clerk Mark M. Cashmere Of the board of public safety, Julius Tease, T. w. Mills and Peter Suzio.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
LABORATORY IS ALL READY.

Dr. T. Eben Reeks, superintendent of health, now has a large and com plete laboratory at his command in City hall and is ready to accept germ cultures suspected of being typhoid or diphtheria, for bacteriological cases is Eation. Dr. Reeks states that the reason New Britain stands so high in the number of tuberculosis cases is that it was not until the health de- partment was fully organized that the cases were reported so accurately Many of the cases reported last month were old ones which were just brought to the attention of the authorities.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Bicyclist Reports Battle
 in Vicinity of Muelhausen

London, Aug. IT, 6:25 a. m--The Rome correspondent of the Reuter- Telegram company sends a despatch received by the Giornale Italia from Basel, Switzerland, under date of Aug gust 16, timed 5 p. m. which says that a bicyclist arriving from Muelhausen states that a battle occurred in the vii cinity of Muelhausen between the French and German forces, which re- suited favorably for the French. The correspondent adds that it has not been found possible to confirm this report.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Believe Japan's Ultimatum
 to Germany Is Reasonable

Tokio, Aug. 1.-The Japanese news papers commenting today upon the ultimatum sent by Japan Saturday to Germany demanding the withdrawal of German war ships from the orient, and the evacuation of Kiau-Chau, say they consider the document to be req sonable.
 No anti German sentiment has been displayed here.
 The resolution quotes the Japanese ultimatum to Germany demanding the withdrawal of all German armed forces in Chinese territory or waters and the surrender of Kiao-Chow to Japan, and continues:
 Whereas, it is self-evident that the release of said territory to the Jap
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Mrs. Catherine Conway.

After several months of failing health. Mrs. Catherine Conway, widow or James Conway, died Saturday at the home of her son-in-law Charles H. Olcott of Arch street. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 from the house and at 10:00 from St. Josephs church. The remains will be taken to Springfield, Mass, for burial.
 Mrs. Conway has been resident of this city for about seven years, and before that time lived in Springfield. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Olcott, and four sons. One is William H. Conway of New York, known in sporting circles as Kid" Conway. The others are Charles Conway of New York, John Conway of Newark, N. J., and Frank Conway of Spring field.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Housing of Prisoners
 Is Troublesome Problem

London, Aug. IF, 7:50 4. MA troublesome problem of the war is likely to be the housing and guarding of prisoners. Already more than B. 900 Germans have been captured be- fore the battles have really begun. The Belgians are sending large proportion of these prisoners into France. When the big fighting be- gins, with at least two million men engaged, the number of prisoners probably will run into vast and em- barrassing totals on both sides.
 There will be exchanges of prison CTS, but these are not always easy to arrange. Another difficulty is an- ticipated in the matter of the con- missariat for unprecedently large armies. The Germans are even now confronted with this gigantic task.
 The Brussels correspondent of the Reuter- Telegraph Co. says that to- days official communication of the Belgian war office is largely devoted to anecdotes and unimportant incl dents. This is done evidently to satis- fv the public demand for news with out betrlying any information regard ing the movements of troops. For example, says the correspondent, "a story is going the rounds here of a soldier who has taken several Ger man prisoners. He is quoted in the war office statement as saying: "I don't take rifle with me now. I go out with a slice of bread and butter and they follow me into camp"
 "One of the prisoners told an off, cer, it is said, that the German sol diers were told that they must go on or be shot He added: They forgot that we needed sleep occasionally
 1.-TWO Belgian aviators were com pelled to land between the opposing armies owing to engine trouble Be- fore repairs had been effected a party of Uhlans came up and the avi- ators took to their heels, regaining the Belgian lines. Two days later it was ascertained that their aero- plane was still at the same place guarded by the Uhlans. Thereupon 1t is declared. the airmen mounted a rapid fire gun in an automobile and making a sudden attack upon the Germans, rescued the aeroplane and escaped unharmed."
 The Chronicle today publishes a despatch from Amsterdam which says 1t is reported that the Austrian troops
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
SUMMER SEASON SUCCESSFUL.
Girls of State Trade Education shop
 Covered Much Ground.

Miss Helen R. Clark, principal of the girls department of the local State Trade Education shop, states that the midsummer season which was brought to a close on Friday of last week was the most successful held thus far in the history of the school. There were fifty-five mem- bers enrolled and they did splendid work.
 Miss Clark announces that those young ladies who intend to take courses at the Trade shop during the regular term, which commences next month, should register now.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
France Grateful for
 United States Interest

London, Aug. IF, 7:20 a. m.-A des- patch to the Chronicle from Paris says that the French foreign minister, Pre- mier Vfviani. replying to the Ameri- can offer of mediation, remarking that France has been attacked despite her steady refusal to take the aggres- sive, says in thanking President Will son you may be assured that the French government and people will recognize in your idea new evidence of your interest in the destinies of France"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
NEW BRITAIN's REPORT.

According to the figures contained in monthly bulletin of the state board of health New Britain, with an esti- mated population of 50,201, stood twenty-second in a list of forty-three cities and towns. This city. during the month of July, had IA births, six still births, sixty-nine marriages and sixty-nine deaths. The death rate was 16.2 During the month the city Had one case of scarlet fever, one case of diphtheria and croup and twenty cases of tuberculosis.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Russia Demands Passage
 Through Dardanelles

London, Aug. 17.-A despatch from Copenhagen says that the Po- litiken publishes a telegram from Constantinople stating that Russia has demanded from Turkey permis- sion for the unrestricted passage through the Dardanelles of the Rus sian Black sea fleet.
 The Russian fleet in the Black sea since the beginning of warlike opera tions has captured about a hundred German and Austrian merchant ves- sels trading in those waters. Many of them were tank steamers convey ing l..
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
MOUNTAINEER IS
 A SERIOUS FELLOW
Arthur S. Hancock Tells of Strong Characters found Among Hills
 of Kentucky.

Arthur $. Hancock of this city who was graduated from Wesleyan Uni versity in the class of 1913, gave q short address at the open air vesper service on Walnut Hill park last cve- ming on his work among the Ken lucky mountaineers as an instructor in Berea College. MT. Hancock left New Britain a year ago to take up his academic work in Kentucky. After the college year closed in June he took a two weeks tramp through the mountains and had an unrivalled op- portunity to get to know the Ken lucky mountaineer as he actually is Last evening he told the svesper ser vice audience of his impressions of the life and the people immortalized in the novels of John Fox IT,, and other modern writers.
 Among the most vivid impressions MT. Hancock gets of the mountaineer man is his serious mindedness. He thinks that Matthew Arnold's phrase "a certain high seriousness" may well be applied to the people of the Kentucky hills. The smountaineer in the college classroom seldom smiles, he has little sense of humor, and he has come there to work Further more MT. Hancock says that the mountaineer gives one an impres- sion of latent strength of character, powerful force of manhood that radiates from his personality.
 He concluded his talk by giving a summary of the work that Berea College is doing to better equip the mountaineer to break through the barriers of two centuries traditions and to improve living conditions among the solitary cabins that dot the almost impossible roads.
 MT. Hancock will return to Ken lucky about September first.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
German Dreadnought in
 Harbor at Tronhjem

London, Aug. 17 (2:15 P. MA despatch from Amsterdam to the Gen. tral News says the captain of the Dutch steamer Epsilon, on his arrival at Ymuden today reported seeing German dreadnought in the harbor at Tronhjem, which had been put out of action. Her tunnels were smashed and on one side she was scared with holes from shell fire.
 No confirmation of the report has reached the official news bureau here.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
SOLD SEWING MACHINE.

Mrs. Adolph Fisher, wife of Adolph of police court fame, came into headouarters today with another tale of woe. She was out of town yes- terday and when she returned last n;pbt she found that her loving spouse had sold her pet sewing ma- chine for filthy lucre. He had also appropriated the cash which he re- ceived for it.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
WAGNER HAS NEW SUIT.

Motorcycle Officer Wagner appeared at police headquarters this morning clad in a new suit of khaki His new regal1a is of the same general style as his former one with the excep4 tlon or the fit of the neck. The suit IS made with military neck while the other was open. Both suits are much cooler than the heavy serge and are just the thing for the officer who has to ride about the hot city streets.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Turkish Troops Crossing
 Bulgaria Towards Greece

London, Aug. IT, 3:10 F. M.-Ofh- cial despatches say Greece has re- ceived information that Turkish troops are crossing Bulgarian terri tory and marching in the direction of Greece. The Hellenic government in consequence of these reports has notified Turkey that if this news should be confirmed corresponding military and naval measures will be taken imm ediately by Greece.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Servians Successfully
 Repel Austrian Forces

London, Aug. 17 (6:55 A. M. M.)-The correspondent of the Reuter- Tele- graph company at Nish, Servia, tele- graphing under date of August 15, says: Our troops at Buyak, near I'yma, successfully repelled the enemy. Near Kunachitza. opposite Losnitza, the enemy has thrown a bridge across the Drina and fortified it's position on both banks. The night at Belgrade passed quietly"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
SWEDISH LUTHERAN NOTES.
Sewing Society Coffee Social Thursday
 -Dcacons Meet Friday.

Mrs. Casperson will entertain Che Sewing society of the Swedish Luther an church at coffee social to be held at her home on Hart street Thursday afternoon.
 meeting of the board of church deacons will be held on Friday eve ming.
 Holy Communion will be celebrated at the church service next Sunday morning.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
John Cooper.

John Cooper, railroad gate tender at the Newington station, died this morning at his home in Newington. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 9:30 from St. Joseph's church in this city, and the interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
 MT. Cooper was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, seventy years and eleven months ago. He is survived by wife, daughter, Mrs. Catherine Sprague of Buffalo, and son, Joseph Sprague of Newington.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
FIREMEN ON VACATIONS.

Victor Davis, Frank Gilligan and Richard Hartnett, of the local fire de- partment. will return from their va cations tomorrow. Those who start tomorrow on their vacations are Watts, Kelly and Woods. Substitute Carlson will take Watts place, Lester Barnes will sub for Woods and Michael Leyden will take Kelly's place.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
German Cruiser Stops
 Swedish Steamer HansOa

London, Aug. IT (4:05 A. M.)- The Exchange Telegram company's Paris correspondent says that he learns from an official source at Stock holm that the Swedish steamer Han- sa was stopped by a German cruiser not far from the Stockholm harbor.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
John Hadue.

John Hadue, aged about twent, years, died today at the New Britain General hospital where he had beer confined for week. He was sick with typhoid fever when he wa. brought to the institution and had been sick at home for several weeks
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Hira Temple 90, D. o. K. K.

yhe regular monthly session of the above temple will be held on Thurs day evening in Vegar hall at 8 o'clock.
 The general committe in charge of the midsummer outing will make a final report.
 The sports committee have com pleted their program of amusements, and the twelfth annual sheep bake to be held on Saturday, August 22, at Lake Compounce bids fair to be the biggest event held in the history of the temple. Tents will be pitched as near II o'clock A. M. as possible, and it is expected that quite a goodly number of Dolseys and their friends will be present by noon. The follow ing program has been arranged: RoSal Visier John Palmer, M. c.
 Sand Contest
 Feast of the Faithful
 Zem Zem from the pool
 (Corner Pocket) Dois Rum-in- -ants, from The Plains
 of Dasht I. Kavir Ccsn from the fields of Kon-I-Malik-
 Siah.
 CamePs Milk
 After the feast the Votaries will follow the camel on the southern border of the oasis where the foun- tains of El-Beer-in bubble forth. If the camel looseth his tail, he that re- storeth it shall be rewarded.
 Sheiks Witkin and Heslitt will turn the wheel of fate and bring forth the Hookah and Marghilli; also the fra grant weed of the fields of Mashad The Caravan will leave the oasis with the midnight sun.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Marion GriswOld.

Marion Griswold, aged four years and seven months, died last night at her home 119 Whiting street. The funeral was held this afternoon at 4 o'clock from the home, and the burial was in Fairview cemetery. The Rev. Lyman s. Johnson officiated.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Mrs. Elizabeth Walthers.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Wal thers, who died Saturday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the home of her son 69 Linwood street. The burial will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Mortimer Woods.

Mortimer, the two months old son of J. J. Woods of Wilcox street, died yesterday. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home at o'clock. The burial was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Austrian Cruisers Chased
 By British Warships

London, Aug. IT, 12:15 p. m.-A despatch from Rome to the Exchange Telegraph Go. says it is reported from Ancona that four British battleships chased the Austrian cruisers Aurora and Szigetvar, which were blockad- ing Antivari The Austrian vessels were pursued until they took refuge in the naval station at Pola.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-17
Mrs, Lucy Viola Wright.

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy V. Wright of Bristol, who died Saturday, was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mortuary chapel in Fairview
 The burial was in Fairview cemetery.