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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
BRAND WH|TLOCK
 MAKES REPORT ON CAVELL INCIDENT
American Minister to Bel gium Greatly Embarrassed When Reports to London
 Were Published

| Washington November 2-Brand Whit 1 lock, American minister to Belgium, has
 transmitted a lengthy report to the 1 United States government reviewing | steps taken by him and members of his
 legation staff in connection with the
 execution by the German military au-
 thorities of Miss Edith Cavell, & British i nurse.
 l The minister declares that the reports
 made by him on the subject constituted
 merely recital of facts without ex-
 pression of opinion and that he had sub
 mitted them to Ambassador Page at Lon
 don for his information, but not for pub | lication. Tn the natural course the am- | oassador, reporting on the care of Brit ish subjects by American diplomatic of-
 i1cers transmitted the documents to the | British foreign office. which made them public.
 Publication of the letters, MT. Whit lock says. greatly embarrassed him in Brussels with the German authorities, al- though he adds that the latter now seem satis1ied with his explanation and there IS no Indication of further difficulty His position from the time the German occupation of Belgium began has been a delicate one, since he has no diplomatic status as minister to Belgium and is permitted to remain at Brussels only nv courtesy Of the German military com- mander.
 hererrlng to reports from London that there was evidence of bad faith on the part of the German authorities before the execution of Miss Cavell the minister says the legation officially received no promise that 1t would be kept informed or the disposition of the case There were no conversations of diplomatic character, he explains. the only remarks on the subject passing between aff em- ploye of the legation and a subordinate German official. With the exception of the plea for mercy which MT. Whitlock
 himself addressed to the German mill tary governor, after Miss Cavell con- 1essed her guilt of aiding allied soldiers to escape from Belgium, there was no step taken by the American legation in which the German authorities showed any discourtesy.
 Officials here look upon the incident as closed. They do not believe Mr. Whit lock s usefulness in Belgium will be im- paired, although they realize he has been
 placed in an uncomfortable position, it
 was made clear today than one of the reports on the subject had been referred ~o .io S@dec uoPdI tHleHt DeIOre they were made public and that the United States obtained it's first information of the in- cldent through the British press reports under an arrangement, made early in the war, American embassies and lega- tons in the war zones are permitted to communicate directly with one another and with the governments for which they are acting without reference to Washing l ton on all questions pertaining to the trea tment of spies prisoners atc tha object being to save time in cases that are urgent. It Is considered not un-
 likely, however, that some modification 1 Of the rule may now be made in view ] of the enlbarra smenti resulting from the | Whitlock episode. a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
KING GEORGE GIVES PRAISE ID SOLDIERS Special Order Issued Before Returning From the
 Front

London, November "A dispatch from Reuters correspondent at British headquarters in France contains a special order of the day to the Brit ish army. issued by King George be- fore his departure for England. The order says:
 'T am happy to have found myself once more with my army. It is especial ly gratifying to me to have been able to see some of those that have been newly created, for I have watched with interest the growth of these troops from the first days of recruit drill through the different stages of training
 until their final inspection on the eve of their departure for the front as or ganized divisions. Already they have jus tified the general conviction then formed of their splendid fighting worth.
 Since was last among you, you have fought many strenuous battles. In all you have reaped renown and proved yourselves at least equal to the highest traditions of the British army. Tn company with our noble allies, you have battled the infamous con- spiracy against the law and liberty of Europe so long and insiduously pre- pared. These achievements have in- volved vast sacrifies but your country men. who watch your campaign with sympathetic admiration, will. I am well assured1 spare no effort to fill your ranks and afford you all supplies. T have decorated many of you. but if I had decorated all who deserve recognition for conspicuous valor there
 would be no limit, for the whole army is illustrious
 Tt is matter of sincere regret to me that my accident should have pre-
 vented me from seeing all the troops I had intended to see. but during my stay among you I have seen enough to fill my heart with admiration at your patient and cheerful endurance of life in the trenches or a life either of weary monotony or terrible tumult. Tt is the dogged determination evinced by all ranks which will at last bring you to victory. Keep the goal in sight and remember 1t is the final lap that wins."
 The King. the correspondent adds, was conveyed in motor ambulanoes to the station and then transferred to a hospital train. On his arrival at (name of port deleted) the King was placed aboard a big hospital ship which was conveying a large number of wounded to England His authorization was private. being witnessed only by a few casual spectators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Didn't Impress the Greeks

Berlin, November 2.-(By Wireless to Sayville.) .)-The Frankfurter Zei- tung, says the Overseas News agency, reports that Colonel Malcom of the British army on his return from Serv- ian headquarters held conference in SalonilSi with General Hamilton, the British commander, and General Sarral, commander of the French troops, and described the Servian situation as des- perate. Only immediate help on large scale could prevent the crushing of Servia. Nevertheless, the newspaper de- clares, the staffs of the entente armies are in disagreement regarding the measures to be adopted. The lack of cooperation thus revealed made bad impression upon the Greek officers in Saloniki, who are convinced, the Frank furter Zeitung declares, that Greece's place is not on the side of the en- tente."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
FOOTLIGHTS AND SCREEN
By RICHARD F. LUss1ER

HOSE who had the pleasure of
 hearing Robin Hood" at the
 Jefferson in the past two nights realize that the advance notices or this comic opera company, headed py the delightful Miss Ivy Scott, more than came up to expectations. Robin Hood" will be given at a matinee this afternoon for the benefit of musical students.
 Roi Cooper Megrue asserts that hen eggs became popular through the proud cackle of the barnyard fowl, while ducks eggs are little in demand because Mrs. Duck is more modest in her demeanor. Tt Pays to Advertise is the theory and farce-comedy of MT. Megrue, which appears at the Jeffer- son tomorrow matinee and night.
 A special train of nine cars is neces- sary to transport the Guy Bates Post company In Omar, the Tentmaker" on it's southern tour. This special will arrive in Birmingham on Friday morning for 8 two days engagement at the Jefferson. Four of the cars on this train is for the use of the hun dred odd members of the company while four other cars are used to carry the sumptuous scenic effects of the production. The ninth car Is a diner. In railroad circles the train is known as the Guy Bates Post Special"
 
 Who hasn't seen Theda Bara in Bir- mignham? Few, if any, haven't watched with dread and horror, on the part of the feminine contingent of the audience, and with sardonic interest by the men, the incarnate embodiment of Kipling's Vampire" on the screen of the Trianon in recent months. Miss Bara, though she admits to being gentle soul, has a deviiish reputation among the local movie fans, and there Is much interest today in what manner of Carmen" she will prove to be. Carmen" the Fox company's adaptation of the famous opera with Theda Bara in the title role, comes to the Trianon today and tomorrow. Of especial interest will be the com parison of the public of Theda Bara's Carmen" with that of Geraldine Far Tar, who recently appeared at the Strand.
 Miss Blanche Ring appears to ex- cellent advantage fin "The Yankee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03

Washington, November 2.-War de- partment officials conferred today over General Funston's reports on the situa- ton at Douglas, but no additional orr ders were sent to him. He will con- strue his instructions about returning fire into American territory, according to his own judgment, but under no circumstances will cross the border without special authority.
 The Carranza government agents here made public tonight a message from General Gales, commanding the Agua Prieta garrison, saying:
 T am telegraphing General Obreson as follows: At this moment military bands parade the streets of Agua Prieta, celebrating the defeat of the Villistas. The battle ended at sun rise today and I have the honor to in- form you that the Maytorenistas who took part in the engagement under the command of the Yaqui chief, UrbaleJo and attacked from the west have fled in disorderly rout towards Anivacachi Villas own soldiers retreated in dis order towards Callardo I am clearing up the battlefield The number of en- emy dead near our lines exceeds 4oo.7
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03

Girl, Morosco-Paramount feature, which was shown at the Strand yes- terday, and which remains over for to- day. In all respects Miss Ring bids fair to become as popular on the films as she is on the musical comedy stage.
 There is must interest being dis- played in the return engage ment of Damaged Goods'', at the Strand on Friday and Saturday. Dr. R. M. Cunningham, city health officer, will lecture on this picture Friday.
 
 Manager William Wise of the Odeon One announces The Commuted Sem tence' for today Thomas Curran and Ethel Cook appear as co-stars in this piece.
 Annie May Walthal a local girl and sister of the famous Henry B. Wal thai. the star of ''The Birth of Ma tion," appears at the Princess today in Despair" Miss Walthal will be sup ported in this Essanay production by Bryant Washburn and Miss Edna Mayo.
 A Paramount feature, @'The Mar riage of Kitty" with the naughty Fanny Ward, is offered by Manager Leftwich to the patrons of the Odeon Two today. ''The Marriage of Kitty" has been seen in Birmingham before, and 1t made an excellent impression.
 Only four more nights to see Guy Voyer and his gloom-destroyers at the Majestic. Today, Voyer is putting on Miss Nobody from Starland."
 Tomorrow, Lovers and Lunatics" will be played at the Majestic, and Manager Carl F. Rettick has planned some novelty for his audience. Im- mediately following the matinee Fashion show will be staged in which all the models of the Parisian will display latest thig-a-ma-jigs in lingerie and snch things to the ladies' No men will be allowed in this picnic Tomorrow night Jerome Flanagan, the handsome young tenor of the Boyle Woolfolk company, and Miss Anna Thomas of the front row, left are going to let the world in on the tragedy of their young lives by get ting marriage on the stage. Manager Rettick announces that the price of admission will not be advanced.
 At yesterdays commission meeting there wasn't even a peep about Sun day moving pictures. It looks like an- other case of Now I'm elected, to- with the public"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Discuss Peace Conference

Washington, November 2.-The project for conference of delegates from the neutral countries with a view to expedit- ing peace was discussed with Secretary Lansing today by Miss Crystan McMillan of London. worker for the cause. She explained the movement by saying that It's projectors want the President to ask all the neutral governments to send rep ever place may be agreed upon, to be in continuous session to consider anything that might have a bearing in bringing about peace between the belligerent gov ernments. Secretary Lansing listened very attentively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
w. NJ. Striplin

Ashland. November 2.--(Special.) .)-W. NJ Striplin, one of Clay county's oldest citi- zens, passed away this evening at S:sO o'clock at his home on Goodwater street MT. Striplin had been in bad health for several years and underwent an opera tion about a year ago and had never gotten any better but grew worse
 He leaves wife and large number of children to mourn his death. Inter- lnent will be made Wednesday morning at the City cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Deaths and Funerals
Joe B. Holly

Hamilton, November 2.--(Special. .)-Joe B. Holly, q prominent merchant of Hamil- ton, died early today after a lingering ill., ness. He leaves wife. seven children and large number of relatives and friends to mourn his death.
 MT Holly has been engaged in the mer- cantle business for a long time and was a successful business man. He has served on the county board of education and all ways took an interest in all progressive questions. Funeral services will be con ducted by the Rev. w. A. Darden, former pastor of the Hamilton Baptist church, and the remains will be inferred in the Hamilton cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
B. Woodruff

Moulton, November 2.-(Special) Rub Woodruff. an old citizen of this place, died Monday from stroke of apoplexy He was 65 years of age, but apparently was in good health. He leaves wife and two children, both of whom are residents of this place. He was a Manson and a member of the Methodist church. Intermerit took place Tuesday at the Liberty cemetery with Guy F. Ponder officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Georgetown Reforms

New York. November 2.--Because of the criticism of Georgetown's playing in it's game with the Army at West Point October 23, football officials watched closely today's game in which Georgetown defeated Fordham S3 to z and later expressed the opinion that it was one of the cleanest played con- tests ever staged here The officials were Kirberger of Washington and Jefferson Bergen of Princeton and Donnelly of Trinity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Mrs. Emiline Winchester

Chattanooga, November 2.-(Special) ) The body of Mrs. Emiline Winchester, wife of $. M. Winchester. who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Line, at Gadsden. Monday night, will arrive in Chattanooga on Wednesday morn ing. It will be inferred in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Mrs. John F. Scott

Decatur, November 2-(Special) The body of the late Mrs. John F. Scott, who died at Clinton, New York, will be inferred in the De- caturs tomorrow. The body was placed in a vault immediately after death The deceased was an aunt of T. S. Fur ley of the Decaturs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Feagin in Geneva

Montgomery, November 2.-(Special.) )
 William F. Feagin, state superintend- ent of education, left tonight for Ge- neva, where tomorrow he will attend a teachers institute. Mir. Feagin will re- turn to the capitol Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
HE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington November 2.-Forecast for Alabama. Mississippi Tennessee: Fair Wednesday and Thursday.
 Georgia: Fair Wednesday and Thurs day; cooler Wednesday in north portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Weather Conditions

Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau stations during the "A hours ending p. m, seven ty-fifth meridian time, November ?, 1915:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
WAR STATUS AS REPORTED
 FROM FOREIGN CAPITALS

Paris. November 2.-The following off, cial communication was issued by the war office tonight:
 "A cannonade on both sides, somewhat violent in character, occurred to the west of Lievin, in the region of the Calonne fort Spirited combats at close quar- ter continue in the advanced passage ways of the sector of Neuville-St. Vast "To the south of the Somme. in the region of Chaulnes and Fouquescourt, our artillery concentrated an effective fire on the German trenches and reached enemy groups at the moment of their forma- ton.
 .In the Argonne several German bombs were exploded without damage to our works Our infantry fire prevented the enemy from occupying the excavations. Where is nothing, to report on the rest of the front"
 The Belgian official communication reads: "Caln prevailed last night and this morning This afternoon there was a slight bombardment in the neighborhood of Ryckelhock, CaeskerlSe. Saint Jacques Capelle and the ferryman's house."
 Austrian
 Vienna. November 2.-Via London.) The official communication issued today says:
 Russian war theatre: The attacks on the Strpa continued all day today and yesterday. The enemy attacked With strong forces and with skirmishing cot unns in deep formation penetrated our positions near Bieniewa. OuI reserve by a speedy counter attack repulsed u enemy, who, in the bitter local fighi Ms suffered great losses We captured 000 prisoners.
 s1n the district of the lower Styr we have forced the enemy further back. Russian counter attacks were under
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
Left to Funston's Discretion

ments which Villa leaders this morning
 said should arrive by noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-03
T0cal Dafa

For the 24 hours ending at ?. m., Mo-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-15
ROAD SOCIETY
Deputy inspector Everett &. Brown,
of Porrfret Visits Grange.

Miss Hattie Wheeler has been
spending several days with relatives
in North Stonington.
Mrs. Fanny Williams has returned
from Boston
Fremont Wheeler is erecting an
other building on his home farm
Miss Pricilla Alden Billings has
returned to her school in Tolland.
A number OF the High School girls
from the borough spent a recent
Sunday with Miss Dorothy and Ma
rion Wheeler, Jean Palmer and Mu-
rial Langworthy and all enjoyed a pic
mic Saturday afternoon.
A G. Wheeler was a business visi-
tor in Boston and vicinity recently.
Grange Inspection.
Mems night at the Stonington
grange was held Wednesday evening
in the church parlors. Messrs. Stan
ton. Brown, johnson and Brighton
were the committee and furnished a
good programme. Deputy Inspector
E. E. Brown Of Pomfret was present
and inspected the grange in fine order
Cake and ice cream was served dur
ing the social rour Two new mem
bers were obligated in the third and
fourth degrees.
Rev. Fred HOLSTER of Mystic preach
ed here Sunday
Edmond Geer was in New London
two days last week before he could
get excused from jury duty.
John Kane of New London spent
Sunday at Horace Frinls.
Hanging May baskets have occasion
ed much merriment among the boys
and girls recently.
Delegates from the church here at
tended the general conference of
Congregational church held with the
Norwich Town church Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-15
LEBANON
Charles M. Geer Kills Ninety one Hogs
During Season-Dance at Grange
Hall.

Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Livermore, who
have been in Florida the past year and
half, are at their home near Leb-
anon Center.
Miss Dorothy l. Gould of Sterling
Junction, Mass, was in town over
Sunday.
Dance at Grange Hall.
There was a dance in Lebanon
Grange hall last Friday evening. On
account of the storm the attendance
was small Music was furnished by
Prof. Stanton's orchestra, with Mr..
Congdon prompter.
Stanton Briggs was in Montville Sat
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur z. Hewitt and
daughter Dorothy Miss Dorothy Gould
and Albert Hoxie, were in Hartford
Saturday.
Lawyer Frank Duffy of Yonkers, N.
Y, has been the guest of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Duffy.
Mrs. Fred Abel is very i'll and re-
qires the services Of a graduate nurse.
Killed Ninety-one Hogs.
Charles NJ. Geer holds the record of
this place for butchering hogs. Be
tween No. 20, 1914 and April 81, 1915,
he killed 81 hogs, the largest weighing
500 pounds and the smallest 1875.
Lost to Columbia.
The Lebanon Athletic baseball team
went to Columbia Saturday and was
defeated, 14-11.
Herbert Richardson and family of
Hartford spent Sunday with Mrs. Mel
lie Lille.
Miss Hattie Hewitt has returned,
after spending some time with rela-
tives in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blanchard and
Mrs. Clinton Goodwin spent Monday in
Norwich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Troland and
daughter, Miss Doris, formerly of New
London, are occupying the tenement
in Everett Hewitt's house on Town
street.
New London County Improvement
League Agent Frederick Warner, and
wife, and Mr.. and Mrs. Smith Of Nor
wich, were in town Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Williams returned Tues
day from a visit in Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Fowler and
little daughter are visiting Ed. Gibbs
at Brooklyn, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Hewitt, Karl
Bishop and q. P. Smith made an au-
tomobile trip to Middletown Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Cecil Gates and daughter have
been spending a few days with Mrs.
Gates sister, Mrs. George Lyman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Manning and
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kneeland, dele
gates from the Lebanon Congregation
al church, attended the convention at
Norwich Town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Chappel1 and
family spent last Sunday with Mrs.
Fred Madley.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-05-15
Windham County
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Successful Sale and Supper-JosePh
Greene and Family Move to Jewett
City-Aecident to Blacksmith.

Lucy Webb Hayes circle Of the
Ladies of the G. A. R. held a success
full sale of food and fancy articles,
also bean supper, Friday afternoon
and evening, at Odd Fellows hall.
Mr.. and Mrs L. Howard Cross have
returned from Mansfield Center, where
they have been spending several days
Miss Ethel Collins, substitute teach
er, has been teaching in Miss Alice
Rays room on account of the 1atters
illness.
Miss Fredrica Olney of Canterbury
Plains was a Friday visitor.
DR.. and Mrs James L. Gardner, Mr..
and Mrs. Judson Gardner, have been
in Boston.
Chauncey F. Hill was in Norwich
Thursday.
Joseph Greene has moved his family
to Jewett City, where he has bought
a blacksmith shop.
Mrs. Arthur bavaria and baby, of
Westerly, have been at the home of
Mrs. Favaria's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Elliott.
Lewis Bassett, manager at George
Potvin's market, has hired Mrs. Ce-
linda McStay's furnished house near
Ladd's Corner.
Mrs. Frank Harrington. Miss Louise
Harrington, Mrs. Edward Smith and
Putnam Saturday.
Miss Olive Dutton- of Greeneville
has been a visitor at Mrs. Clarence
Peterman's.
Mrs. Annie Belisle. of Springfield,
Mass, is spending a few weeks at
Mrs. Henry F'rink's.
Practice Drill.
The Central Fire Co. was called out
Saturday noon for a practice drill with
both the chemical engine and hose
cart.
Mrs. E. Hoxie Lillibridge entertain
ed the Woman's Foreign Missionary
society Monday afternoon.
Returns from Canada.
Mrs Charles Williams has returned
from Canada, where she has been to
attend her mothers funeral.
Mrs. George Carey of Norwich was
a guest at Fitch A. Carey'S, Sunday.
Mrs. Robert Loring has been in
Providence on account of the serious
illness of her mother.
Mrs. Amanda Fisher Of Norwich Wis
tied friends here Sunday.
Charles Dearborn, who is employed
at Keith's marble shop in Putnam has
been at his home. He will move his
family there soon.
and Mrs. Leon Franklin of Providence,
spent Sunday with Mrs. BurriIl Frank
Inns sister, Mrs. John Shelley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett E, Brown of
Pomfret were Sunday visitors with
local relatives.
Mr.. Gill Of Storrs was at Albert c.
Walkers Sunday.
Mrs. Alfred Hill. Mrs. Abby Hopkins
and Master Alfred Hopkins, spent Fri
day in Providence.
Taught at PIainfield.
Miss Ethel Collins taught in Plain
field Monday and Tuesday for Miss
Annie Fraser, on account OF the death
of Miss Fraser's grandmother.
Mr.. Bessonette had three fingers
badly hurt in a jointer at his black
smith shop.
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank H. Tillinghast
were delegates to the meeting in
Chaplin Tuesday.
Mrs. Myra Olin, housekeeper at AL
bert c. Walkers, is at her home in
Danfelson, ill with rheumatism.