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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13
Troops Landed at Yabadas

Douglas, Aris., July IA wireless
message received today at Aqua
Prieta stated that 500 Carranza
troops We're landed at Yabadas, So
nora, near the mouth of the Mayo
river on Friday from the gunboat
Guerrero, now biockading the port of
sGuaynaas. The message said the
troops would garrison this rich agri-
cultural section and expected later to
be reinforced for a movement north.
The United States military author
tiles have reported that several hum
dred Mexicans crossed the interna-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13
BRITISH MONITORS
WRECK kON|GSDERG
German Cruiser Battered Into
Junk in East Africa

London, July 13.-The admiralty
announces that the German cruiser
konigsberg which in the fall of last
year took refuge from the British
fleet in the Rufiji river in German
East Africa, has been totally wrecked
by British river monitors. The Ko-
nigsberg was vessel Of 3,34S tons
and had a speed Of about % knots.
She was a protected cruiser.
The announcement Of the admiralty
follows:
Since the end Of last October the
Konigsberg had been -sheltering some
distance up the Ruf1ii river in po-
sition which rendered attack against
her most difficult, only shallow
draught ships being able to get suf-
f1ciently close to engage the cruiser
effectively.
Two River Monitors.
Two months ago the admiralty de-
cided to send two river monitors
namely, the Severn, Captain Eric
der Robert a.. Wilson, to assist the
~ SAAC S0PCo
station. vice Admiral Ell. King Hall, in
these operations.
THE positions Of the Konigsberg
was accurately located by aircraft,
and as soon as the monitors were
ready, the operations were begun. On
the morning OF July 4. the monitors
entered the river and opened fire.
to which the Konfgsberg replied inn
mediate1y, firing salvos with five guns
with accuracy and rapidity. The Mer-
sey was hit twice and four men were
killed and four wounded by one shell
las the Konigsberg was surrounded
by a Jungle, the aeroplanes expert
enced great difficulty in locating the
fall OF our shot. She was hit five
times early in the action. but after
the monitors had fired for six hours
the aeroplanes reported that the
Konigsberg's masts were still stand
ing,
Warshfp Set ON Fire.
"A saivo then burst on her and she
caught fire heavily between her
masts. She continued to fire with one
gun internationally for a while. but
for the last part of the engagement
she did not fire at all, eitler on &C
count of lack of ammunition or the
disablement of her guns. Although
not totally destroyed as a result of
this engagement, she probably was
incapacitated,
The commander-in- chief reports
that the task of the monitors was an
extremely difficult one on account of
the jungle and the trouble of accu-
rately spotting shots, but that they
were assisted by Fl. Nj. s. Weym outh
Captain Donis Champion on which
ship the commandments chief flew his
flag and which followed them across
the bar of the river and engaged the
small guns on the banks, while H NJ
s. Pioneer, acing Commander T. w.
Biddlecombe, Royal Australian navy,
engaged the guns at the mouth of
the river.
Second Attack,
ITO complete the destruction of
the Konigsberg, the commander in
chief ordered a further attack on
July II, and a telegram now has
been received stating that she ship IS
a total wreck. In this last engage
ment our casualties We're only two
men wounded on the Mersey"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13
Second Attack,

ITO complete the destruction of
the Konigsberg, the commander in
chief ordered a further attack on
July II, and a telegram now has
been received stating that she ship IS
total wreck. In this last engage
ment our casualties We're only two
men wounded on the Mersey."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13

Oxford-John Gordon.
street; Thomas Quinlan. n
broke, Edward Moran. s.
street.
Liberty A. william q
George. John McNiff, 81 Gre
Speak Easy"
Herman Heske. 226 Hamil
licensed Saloons.
Ella Martyrs and Joseph
EOS Church street: Abrarn
70s Hallett street. Andrew
24s Ogden street; Johann
500 Pembroke street; Thoma
sac Pembroke street: Sar@
James McNiff. 479 Howard I
William Pfau, SO Fairfield AZ
At the Oxford club three 4
to be battered down before
or more persons who were
place could be placed undo.
In one instance q strongly ba
wicket gate had to be brol
it's fastenings before entrar/
be gained.
In the places raided qua1
liquor were confiscated. which
barrels and cases were piled
evidence in the corridors Of {
and charities building today.
Several slot machines tak
the club roombs In the ri
cause additional complaints u
ing gam bling devices" to
to the complaints.
Attorneys Thomas Cullina|
Klein, Henry Greenstein an|
Coughlin appeared for thos1
ed.
Mayor Wilson Silent
Mayor Wilson yesterday RI
discuss the Wholesale raids|
looms and clubr for Sunday
selling. Asked If this was il
dance with his plans for 4
vice commission he answered.
II have nothing to say
did you bring the stat
here because you thought 81
mingham was not able TO haI
situation after your confere}
him on Saturday," the md
asked.
II have nothing to say on q
ter" he answered.
Isn't this just another af<|
the many that have been n
force Supt. Birmingham FROM
flce?" was next asked the IA
Silent ON BirmiDgbnm
II have already told you
don't know anything about AZ
that l have nothing to San
subject. As 20 what passed
superintendent Birmingham !
self on Saturday I have nothl|
to say"
We'll. do you think that "a
tons OF the Sunday liquor
such that they warrant
crusade here. ?"
1T am trying to make ND
ing plain to you. / have 40
say. The prosecuting liquo1
take care of violations or Lieu
That is their province"
The mayor would not vcu<
opinion as TO who had call
state police TO Bridgeport.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13
Troops Get Into Brawi.

MeKiee City, July 6:-fBy eourier
10 Vera. Cruz. July 119-Bra#is be-
tween Villa and zapata troops have
been frequent recently and more than
fifty soldiers engaged ia shooting
ARRAY on one Of the principal resi-
denk streets. The Americas colony
va7 throws into panic OF fear but
Re one Has injured.
Fiae cartridge and powder factories
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-07-13

New York, July 13.-Anne Morgan.
sister. of J. p. Morgan, and one of the
wealthiest women in the world, will
sail for Europe early in August to en-
gage in hospital work among the
wounded French soldiers. She will
proceed to Paris, where she will de-
vote part Of her immense fortune to
relief work. Miss Morgan was de-
layed in sailing by the shooting of
her brother by Frank Holt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
ADEQUATE AERONAITICAI.
FACILITIES NECESSARY

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE first re-
port of the Aeronautical Advisory
Board. created by the last Congress
to study and develop ss far as pos
sible the science of aeronautics, was
forwarded TO the House today by
President Wilson. The report, which
bears the signature Of General George
r. Scrivcn, chairman of the board,
shows that General Scriven and his as
sociates have conducted extensive
scientific searches during the past
year Through consultations with
eminent engineers and independent
study. the board has collected mass
of data Of q scientific character that
is expected TO be useful in the develop
ment Of air craft for war purposes.
The report says III part:
THE importance of air craft to the
Army and Navy Department, In view
sf the utilization of such craft In the
present war In Europe, Is so evident
that no further comment Is necessary
1t is strongly recommended that AIDE
quate facilities be provided to con-
duct the important experimental work
necessary for the efficient development
of both branches on aeronauticai
lines.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16

rortanee Of the French advances made
simultaneously ia Cha mpayue.
White the specific reason for Sir
John ftenclis r~movsl Is not known.
xnd probably never VIII he known. IL
slmderds Ahere is a specific resson. aud
mot simply an accumulation of causes,
spns facts stands out pretty certain at
/. thfe uuac II Is that there has been
bitter strife between Earl Kitchener
and the field marshal. and that IN IN"
END II vas Inevitable that one or the
-other of Them must 20.
scncrat Sir Douglas Haig in Command.
General Sir Douglas Hais, who sue
seeeSaf SIR JOAN Frcac3. has beea Gueu-
stoned ysne and again fof brilliant
gen araasAip by Sir John in hia Official
sreports II operations lie played
Sconspicaous part in tn retreat from
Mons and since then has generally
.shet.n recognized as the most important
.Rfitish genera. ca the continent
: Sir Douglas Haig Is ftty- four years
@old. nine years the funior of Sir John
s,f'rench. He has been in the British
sssfgssy since 1855. served III the Soudan
sAna in tha Boer War. when. strangely
enough, he was under General French
during The Colesberg operations. Be-
4iore he war began he served ~ chief
:, ~ staff 1N IEais.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
JERSEY LAWYER TO
BE SENTENCED TODAY

New York. Dec, l5.--Colonel Ed
ward Dudley, wealthy Philadelphia
and Camden lawyer. convicted on the
charge of contempt of court, will be
sentenced tomorrow by County Judge
Tenant at Jersey City. Contempt OF
court is a misdemeanor. and the pen
atty may be from two to three years
III prison or $1,000 fine, or both.
The dudley divorce proceedings
have been in the New Jersey courts
since 1907. when Colonel Dudley filed
petition for divorce from his wife,
Mrs. Marie NJ. Dudley. on tho charge
Of deserton. Mrs. Dudley MED a
counter-suit, charging him with inf
deity, and naming Mrs. Elizabeth Il.
Vanderpoel as correspondent.
The basis of the present action was
the charge that Colonel Dudley sent
"A witness, who was about To he sub
poenaed by Mrs Dudley, our OF the
state to keep him from testifying.
The witness WAS chauffeur for Colo
mel Dudley. and was wanted 10 testify
about automobile trips in the I,erk-
shires alleged to have been taken by
Colonel Dudley and Mrs. Nanderpoei
together.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
MICH TROUBLE IN
3. MUNITIONS PLANTS,

a-ondon, Dec ia parliamentary
epori was issued today In connection
With the munitions act amendment
bill and tho unrest or the Clyde. The
Clyde orkneu have been protesting
hst the working conditions were OBJ
aiectionabie and the report hnds thst
the relations between tho men and
he torefnen frequently were strained
70 the breaking point"
The report says also that Cana ian
Horkmcn were induced 10 come to Eng
and by means OF exaggerated rep
.eeeutations regarding wages. and
ifnt some disputes resulting from
saese Misrepresentation are stiii out
taneias,
This star says OF the report;
ssSufflcient material IS collected ir. the
-eport To show that the munitions act
Ike other hasty legislation. has seri-
oux flaws and In spite OF official at
efDpts TO suppress the truth REGARDING
he Clyde disputes the munitions
workers are suffering gross injustice
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
ATT0RhfY-eENERAl,
FILES ANNUAL REPORT
MIR. Poilard's Once Has Been an EN-
tremciy Busy Place En-
tire Year

appended to the annual report of
the 4attorney-General for the year,
submitted to Governor stuart yester-
day by John Garland Pollard, Is Il
digest OF the opinions Of all the At
torneys- General from 1888 to 1915,
inclusive, for the convenience of the
officers throughout the State. The
report Of Mr.. Pollard is a rather
voiunlinous one. yet ii is SO arranged
that it can be seen at a glance how
sections OF the constitution. the code
and chapters OF the general acts have
been construed by the Attorneys Gen
eral
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FolIards report
shows that during the year Ave cas-
in which the State OF Nir-
cided in the Supreme Court of the
United States. and eleven In the State
Supreme Court of Appeals. There are
now twelve cases pending in the State
Appeals Court. and twenty-one in the
Circuit Court of Richmond. of which
ten are law and eleven in chan
Gerry.
or the cases decided in the Supreme
Court of the United States. greatest
tntere2t centers i'll tha-AYest Virginia
debt case, which the United States
court decided in Virginia's favor Mr..
Pollards' report shows that the prin-
cipal of the West Virginia debt is ST.
Fl 5.s22.2s: interest at ! per cent from
January /, 1851. to July /. 1891, is
SO, 4S,o59.lS and that interest at 3
per cent from July /, 1891. to July
!, 1915. is s3,o35,24 Oh, making the
total. which will draw interest at 8
per cent from July / last, until paid,
Sl2,393.929.5o
The report shows the office OF the
Attorney to be busy one.
there being received an average of
1876 inquiries monthly through the
maiis concerning nnhiic hueinsss
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
SHOULD CLEAN UP TEXTBOOKS.
Children Taught Evolution Here's,
Foundation Of Bernharit's Theory.

New York, Dec. l5.--The Rev.
Joeeph II. Mcmahon today denounced
the public schools OF the United States
for teaching evolution, which, through
the doctrine OF the survival OF the
fittest he said. led directly to that
militarisrn Of which Bernhardi Is the
exponent. Father Mcmahon was
speaking 10 an audience of women on
Catholicism and War" in the series
of lectures under the auspices OF the
Catholic Library Association,
"Miiitarism," he declared, SIS the
result OF that material philosophy
which has had the world In its grip
for three quarters of century. Look
In the textbooks the children of this
country study, and see there the
principles of evolution. the admission
or the Law of the jungle, out of which
Bernhard built hrs theory that war
is 4 biologic Al necessity. The lessons
OF the present war should make the
United States see to II that our school
books are wiped clean of evolution.
THAT Is one phase OF the material
ism that leads to war. Another is
that OF the people engaged i'll the
manufacture OF ornaments. Still an
other phase OF rnaterialisnl is the at
utude OF the military class, An aristo-
cracy whose purpose il war. Still an
other danger to tust peace Is the yell
low press.
1T is much % the credit OF the
President of tiiis country" he said,
that he denounced the murder OF the
innocent nonrotnhatants in the sink
ing u passenger ships. for thar was
not war. II was direct violation
OF the nth commandment"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
BOUND TO HAVE MORE
DRAUGHTSMEN OR BE DELAYED

Washington, Dec. l5.-LnlesS Con
gress appropriates an. additional sum
OF $4,000 for draughtsmen in the
navy none of the warships proposed
in the ministration's naval build.
ing program can be started before
April. 1917. IT the appropriation is
granted the Navy Department will be
In position to let contracts within
six weeks after Congress asses the
program.
The situation has been put up to
Chairman Fitzgerald, of the House
appropriations Committee. by Acting
Secretary OF the Navy Roosevelt. ii
was learned this afternoon Accord
ing 10 Mr.. Roosevelt, the $4,000
asked for will provide for sixty OF
seventy additional draughtsmen, or an
increase Of 33 per cent. With the
present force he said plans FOR the
big dreadnaughts would not he COM
pleted in less than eighteen months.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
RICHMOND LODGE, tlkS,
PROMPTLY FIRE ZACHARY

Richmond Lodge Of Elks at its
meeting last night. unanimously voted
to expel A. Zachary. who had taken
advantage of the rights OF the home
and had carried a young girl into the
parlor of tho home, and there ordered
drinks for her.
In decapitatinr Zachary the lodge
also discharged the manager and the
two walters who figured in the Zach
airy matter
I'VE do not propose to have such
men in our lodge. nor shall we have
menials who serve such men," said
Exalted Ruler William Grimmell last
night. And the membtrs of the lodge
thought the same when they fired
Zachary. Evans and the two walters.
Richmond Lodge OF EIks cannot
stand for such things said MIR. Grim.
nell.
And the lodge didn't
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
EXPECT TO PASS EXTENSION
OF WAR REVENUE BILL TO-DAY


washington, Dec. io'-rians have
oeen perfected by the Democratic
,eaaers OF the ftouse 10 pass In that
, pods tomorrow the administration
/ oail oNeel'aihs me ilie OF the emer-
sehey war revenue act from Decem-
per 81 next, TO January i, 1917. The
.luica.lois are 'hat the measure VIII
ne passeo py comIortaoie major
ny A report on the Dill filed in be-
nan OF ,ne ways ana means commit
zee ,ooay os democratic Leader
Nltchii, says IN substance. that as
revenues from ell sources nave Iallen
OH as result or tne war 1t ID mn
pottah. .HaI ,heIe Shall De no sus-
pension IN coiiecliohs uhoer the war
"e.:
az 'ne Tune the IA" was enacted
IL WAS tnousHt tnat the war IN Eu-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
COST OF WAR TO
FRANCE OVER SIX BILLIONS

Paris. Dec. 1.-THE Appropriations
Committee Of the Chamber Of Depu-
tics. reporting upon the requirements
Gf the government for the first quar-
ter of 1915, summa rizes the cost o;
he war thus;
RI The fetal expenses of the govern.
snent from August /, 1914, to Decem-
Der 81, 1915. were 31.o24, 600, GOT
francs ss6. 20A, 500. 00ol, Of which the
purely military expenditures were "a
al ooa,o0e francs. While the average
expenses of the government durinp
the first FIVE months Of tho war were
ITSe. 600. 600 francs, the estimate fol-
he first quarter of tho new year aver
aged sos, 00o, coo francs monthly.
The committee reported that II had
rejected the request of the Minister OF
*tnance that the income tax OF July
1914. should be applied TO January I
iati.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
SAYS PAUPERS AND
ILLITERATES BEAT SUFFRAGE

Washington. Dec 15.---New York s
paupers and illiterates cast the de-
Gliding votes which brought about the
defeat of the suffrage amendment in
that State, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait.
representing the American Woman
Suffrage Association. told the Senate
Committee on Woman Suffrage to-
day
Delegates to the woman suffrage
convection abandoned their delibera-
tons 20 20 TO the Capitol to hear Mrs.
Gait and other speakers who rep
resented them at the hearing before
mittce room one delegate tainted.
Others retired gasping for breath.
Most of them. however, stood for two
hours listening to the pleas Of their
speakers
The suffra eists and the ants Will
be given another day in court tomor-
row when they will appear before the
House Judiciary Committee. Repre-
sentatives of the Congressional Union
will plead the suffrage cause before
the Senate committee.
The House committee has allotted
the suffrage proponents three hours,
suggesting division of time that may
stir up trouble at the outset OF the
hearing as the National Association
for Woman Suffrage and the Congress
sional Union. between which there is
friction over the plan of suffrage CAM
paign. must settle the questions ~
tween themselves. II the suffrag' SITS
are unable TO divide their tlnae salts
factorily Repre- sentative Webb, OF
North Carolina, chairman or the
committee, will act as umpire and all
lot the time as he sees fit
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
GERMAN SPY IN
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
President Wilson Is Quickly
Advised.
INTENDED FOR WHITE HOUSE
But Contents Of Document as to
Available Ammunition For Fleet
Find Way to German Attacilc.

New York. Lee. l5.-A story of in
ternationai intrigue involving the
theft Of a secret document on the
American Navy was told here today.
A confidential report, stolen from
government sources. is said to have
reached the hands Of Captain Boy
Ed, naval attache OF the German
embassy. who recently was recalled
by the Kaiser at the r~quest of the
+ administration. Then followed an in
vestigation at the direct order OF
President Wilson. in the course Of
which an aid to Boy Ed confessed
the manner in which the document
was obtained.
A number of weeks ago President
wilson requested that n thorough in
quiry be made as to the prepared
ness of the United States Navy. espe-
cially In regard TO the amount of am
munition on hand. and the facilities
fef-setting more. That report w1s
submitted to him, apparently for con-
sideration by the cabinet, though II
was not submitted.
Report Reaches Boyd.
The document reached several per-
sons, and may have been misiaid for
any rate, the report, or It's contents,
were obtained. and a con.r iete report.
through devious channels. finally
reached the German naval attache.
fsiat was about three weeks ago. be-
fore the recall of Captains Boy-Ed
and Won Papen was rsquestad by
Secretary Lansing.
In some manner 1t became known
to certain officials in Wat ineton chat
Captain Boy-t;d had obtained pos
session of the document President
Wilson was apprfsed OF the fact, II
is said, and within thirty minutes
! ordered an investigation into the leak
The men detailed TO make the In
aufry did an exhaustive piece of work
In the course Of which they got neSt
to one of tho employees Of Captain
Boy-Fsd ana learned from him story
/ of how the attache got the secret
| document The whole story was re-
! ported to the President and 10 other
officials in Washington.
Boyd Gets Next
course of time Captain Boy I'D
! had taken and of the evidence that
/ had been obtained. He called in the
man believed to have given certain
facts To the government Investigators
and accused him. The man. the story
goes, admitted th'.t he had done SO.
There followed = quarrel between the
attache and the empioYe.
Finally the employe turned upon
Captain Boy Ed and said: Yes, told
them that yon had tie report. Now
what about II? I am prepared TO
make a public scandal OF the aft
fair If you are"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16

ternal receipts, and postal revenues
The Republican reports on the ex-
tension bill. which will be prepared
by Representative Fordney. Of Michi
gan, the ranking minority leader on
the Ways and Means Committee. will
be submitted to the House tomorrow,
This report will make protest
against the measure. and charge that
revenues have declined, not on ac-
count o. the war. but because Of the
failure of the Democratic tax laws
to realize the expectations of their
trainers. The Republicans will make
no attempt to defeat the admintstra-
ton bill, ich probably will be
passed by the House before adjourn
ment tomorrow night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
pRELINuNAR HEARING
FRIDAY IN MARSHALL CASE

Washington. Dec IA prelimi-
nary hearing on the resolution offered
by Representative Buchanan. of nut
nois impeac,1inE ii. Snowden Mar
shall. United States district attorney
for the Southern District IF New York
for various alleged acts of misccndne'
in office, will he given by the House
Committee on judiciary Friday morn
ing. Mr. Buchanan will appear II
make a statement of the case. and a.
the same time he viii submit list
OF witnesses who will he subpoenaed
at his request later. with a view Il
supporting the charges made III tbs
impeachment resolution. Fridays
hearing will be held behind closed
doors.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-16
,0hFfRS ARE DRIVEN
AWAY FROM HGPEWtLl
90 Voice Protest When Soldiers Give
Them Hint--Ciiain Gang Helps
Clear Up Debris.

Hopeweil. Va. Dec. l5--.There was
no movement OF troops from here to-
day. the miIitiamen on guard being
hose who were left here when the
remainder OF the Richmond Blues re.
uYned to Richmond yesterday. Majo,
". BoWies Is sill IN command and
he situation is well in hand
The most exciting Incidents 81 20.
cay was the exiting OF number o5
soafers and buns. They were inform
I'd by ths militia that their absence
sxns desirable and they left town, but
sew OF them protesting.
work OF rebuilding tire city S going
IN steadily. The transient labor
population was added " slightly To-
slsy ny the bringing IN or 4 gang OF
snHvfcts. sho are being employed at
slc4ning up and clearing away such
- the debris as remains within the
J14ned ares.