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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

German Submarine Hats Norwegian
Steamer and JettisOns Mail

C,hristiania, Norway, Aug. 10, Via
London, 1920 p. m.-1'he hating
yesterday Of the Norwegian mail
steamer Haakon VII. and the seizure
OF mails on board by a German sub
marine have been followed by a pro-
test to Berlin and a demand for the
return of the mails to Norway. The
Haakon VII. was bound from Bergen
to England.
The postmaster general reports that
the commander of the German sub
marine ordered the jertIsoning of all
printed matter and packages destined
to England, France, Italy or other
countries hostile to Germany All
letters and remittance money are said
to have been taken aboard the sub
marine. The mail consisted of ac-
cUmulations since the sailing on Mon
day of the previous steamer. In
cluded were several sacks Of mail
from Denmark.
What the newspapers term the
mail theft has aroused storm of
resentment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
SIXTH REUNION HERE

Survivors of Regiment to Gather i'm
New Britain Next Year.
At the firty-eighth annual reunion
of the Sixth Regiment, Connecticut
Volunteer Infantry, held yesterday at
Savin Rock, it was voted to hold the
next reunion in New Britain. The
reunion was we'll attended and was
one of the most successful in the his
tory of the fighting Sixth. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President-Franklin Nichols Of
New Haven.
Vice presidential. Howell of New
Britain.
Secretary and treasurer-William
F. Smith of Whitneyville.
Observation-Disclosures X. Caldwell of
New Haven.
Executive committee Villa m
Horsfall, Henry Burkhardt and j. o.
Deming all of New Britain.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
City Items

\ w. L. Hatch, trustee, today sold
two lots Of land on Bedford street to
Annie Kraus Kramer.
Wallace l.. Haley sold land and
buildings on Hill Crest avenue to the
Bodwell Land Company today
Thomas McWilliams, station agent
at the depot, is i'll
There will be an important meet
ing of the Bartenders union Sunday
afternoon at o'clock in Eagles
hall.
A son was born today to Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Conway of North Main
street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
FOREIGN EXCHANGE
MARKETS STAGNANT
Many Banking Houses Refuse to Give
Quotations On Francs and Other
Continental Denomina tons.

New York, Aug. 19.-Foreign ex-
change markets were virtually at a
standstill today, marking time while
negotiations continued for the fioata-
ton of big foreign loan here to pay
a part of Europe's bill to America
for munitions of war and other sup
plies.
Nominally sterling a fraction
of cent higher than yesterday reach
ing 4.67 IA during the first hour.
Actually, there was virtually no deal
ing. So stagnant was the market
that at many large banking houses
it was impossible to obtain quotations
on francs and other continental ex-
change.
Almost unanimously financiers
played a waiting game. Mean time
the sheaf of bills presented to bankers
here for collection abroad grew lar
ger
Within few days, unless indica-
tons give false signs, there will be
an announcement telling of con-
summation of plans to relieve the sit
uation. 1t is generally expected that
this announcement would tell of the
financing here of loan to Great Brit
ain of from $1OO,00O,0O0 to $780,
100000. Careful inquiry by banking
houses here, it is understood has re-
suited in the disclosure that it would
be unwise to attempt to float a larger
loan at this time.
Conferences between New York
and London bankers by cable were
renewed today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
ONE DAY STRIKE OF
SUFFRAGE WOMEN
Scheme to Combat Contention That
'WOman's Place Is in the HOmc''- {.
Move Backed in New York.


New York, Aug. ia one day
strike of women in an effort to combat
the relevancy, in modern day condi-
tons, Of the contention made by poll
ticians and others that "woman's
place is in the home" is proposed by
the Empire State campaign committee
Of the Woman's Suffrage association.
Mrs. Norman Der. Whitehouse, who
initiated the plan and has the matter
in charge, has sent a letter to men,
bers of the Women's Trade Union
league, to leaders of women's local
clubs, suffragists and social and set
Element workers, in which she says:
my idea is not to strike in order
to win our suffrage campaign on No.
vember 2, but merely in order to
awaken the opponents of woman suf-
frage who use the phrase 'Woman's
place is in the home to it's meaning
lessness as applied to modern condi-
TONS
"All women will be asked to stay
at home for one day Home women
will be asked refrain from any Of
those activities outside the home that
go with their work as purchasing and
distributing agents, or as careful
mothers. Women employed outside
the home will be asked to make the
sacrifice and take the risks Of staying
in the home"
The date tentatively set for the
unique strike is late September or
early October.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
% tt
Probably 400 Lost.

San Antonio, Tex, Aug. 19.-The
total number Of lives lost in Texas and
at sea along the Texas coast as a re-
suit of the tropical storm may reach
200. according to information received
here today. ~ ~.-"< ssi
This information was brought to San
Antonio this morning by Charles S.
Hayden, staff correspondent of the
Light, who returned today from Hous-
ton and Galveston. Mr.. Hayden was
sent to Galveston Monday night and
was in the first boat to reach the
stricken city from the mainland.
: The heaviest loss of life according
to information brought by the news
paper man will be found to have been
sustained by the shipping and dredges
anchored out in the bay. The total,
including those lost in the city, from
ships, and in the lowlands of Gal
weston may reach ESQ to 900. With
deaths reported in Virginia Point,
Texas City, LaPort, Houston and
other nearby coast cities, it was be-
ieved in Galveston that the grand to-
tai would approximate 400 lives.
The greatest need of the 10000 or
more persons who remained in Gal
weston during the Storm is food and
water.
Five Dead at Houston.
Houston, Te,,, Aug 19.-Houst on's
Death list stood at five early today
The bodies of two white women, two
white men and a negro had been
found
DR.. Vernon Powell, official repre-
sentative of the Galveston CONNER
cial association, who arrived here last
night from Galveston by boat and
automobile, said the greatest property
damage Is on the beach.
= practically all the houses east of
Twentieth and near the boulevard
were destroyed" he said. "A strip
about one-half to two blocks wide ~
Fortieth street is damaged. All these
houses are small and of f1imsy con-
struction.
Wharves Slightly Damaged.
1.-THE wharves were damaged put
slightly. Peirs IL and ~ suffered the
most
When the storm approached, five
thousand persons sought refuge in the
depot, according to Dr. Powell. Five
hundred people were housed in the
Scottish Rite Cathedral
All Saloons Closed.
All saloons in Galveston were
closed Tuesday morning by order of
/. Mayor Fisher. A story of a thrilling
might battle with death when the
Causeway hotel at Virginia Point
crashed down into the swirling waters
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
union mfg. ST
HAS SHARP ADJ
New Departure Common
Travellers Jumps Zig


During the past week G
stock has had a slow nut
and is quoted sol bid, 500
the present time. Niles Bel
common has been quiet WI
the neighborhood of 113 al
There has been quite .
vance in Union Manufactl
pany stock, which is quot
bid, ~ asked as against 7OI
week. New Britain Mac1
pany is quiet and there NJ
few sales at IS. LanderkI
Clark remains the same
have been sales at 81.
Hardware is also quiet and
1872 bid, 1913 asked. StanleI
quoted So bid, 60 asked.
OF the Bristol stocks, rsrI
has been active and has I
good advance, stock III nowI
So, SO liz being the bid RI
Departure common Is also
strong and is quoted at III
time 1856 bid, 1853 asked. n
an advance over last week
which was $50 bid, 15l ~
preferred stock OF this Il
quiet and is quoted Tor bid
can Brass is very strong af1
vanced TO 1913 asked. Eag|
quiet at 81 bid, So asked.
Silver liz quoted 20 bid, "a
OF the Hartford insurance
stocks Travellers is active 4
end has advanced eight III
last week and at the pressed
tation is $40 bid, 655 asike|
Life is also very active i
and has advanced TO asa
asked. Aetna Accident and
remains about the same \
375 asked. Connecticut IseI
remains the same at $50 b
Life rights are a little strof
bid. 96 asked.
The fire insurance compa
hold about the same and 4
as follows: Aetna, 34U pfd:
345 bid, $50 asked; Hartfodd
12S asked; Phoenix. 363
2 sked, and Standard Fire,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
4 Personals

Miss Elizabeth Farr Is spendinr
her vacation with her sister, Florence,
at Highland Lake, Winsted.
DR.. Henry T. Bray will leave Sum
day to spend two weeks with his fam
ily at their cottage at Ocean Reach
New London
Miss Bessie Woods of Elm street
is enjoying two weeks vacation at
the shore.
SUPERINTENDENT S. H. Holmes Of the
school department is expected home
earlv next week from Pemauuid Har.
Dor, Maine.
Joseph Haffey has returned from
two weeks automobile trip through
New York and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. James T. Moore and family,
of Winter street and Mrs. M. J.
Moore and family of Francis street
are spending n two weeks vacation
at Ocean Beach
Miss Anna Long of Middletown.
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick
H. Corbett of North street.
A. s. Parsons has gone to Great
Darlington, Mass
The Misses Alice and Esther An
derson of Andrews street will spend
their vacation in Naugatuck
John Sheehan has returned from n
trip to Philadelphia and New York.
Howard Wilson is in New York on
a business trip.
George H Sheehan of Boston, is
the guest of relatives on Stanley
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Webb OF
Roberts street have rturned from
two weeks vacation at Block Island.
Miss Helen McDonough, cashier
at Logan Brothers, is spending her
vacation at Prudence, r. I.
Morris Raphael and children, Ruth
and Sidney of Grove Hill, are So
journing at Burwells Beach.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

The proposed new war loan of ST.
500, 100000 is one Of the principal
matters before the session of the
Relchstag which opens today. OPP
position to the loan, if any developed,
was expected to come from the So
cialist members, but recent advices
from Berlin have indicated that the
government leaders expect little or
no opposition to their proposals for
carrying on the war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
sTRoMBoLI VOLCANO
Lava Gushing Forth from
Fire Between Craters an

Messina, Sicily, Aug. 10, u
via Paris 1915 a. m.-The
nal officer at the Island OF
reports the eruption Of a laf
tity of lava from Strombolil
The lava is forming a lake q
tween the craters and the II
The emission Of lava is accs
by loud detonations and d
smoke.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
WHEELBARROW DESTROYED

M. o. Baker, a contractor, COM
planned to the police this afternoon
that during the past few nights SIS
worth of wheelbarrows have been
destroyed by boys near the New Bri-
tain Machine company. He also
reports the theft of five bags of &C.
ment from the same place.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

dead at the age Of 81.
Cardinal Vannutelli was one of the
most influential of those members Of
the Sacred College eligible to the
papacy He was one of the six car
dinal bishops, who take their title
from the suburban sees of Rome. He
was Bishop of Porto, Santa Rufina
and Ostia. He was created and pro-
claimed cardinal by Pope Leo XIII
March Ia, 1887.
The cardinal was born November
%. 1884, at Genazzano IN the diocese
of Palastria. His early education was
obtained in the seminary of Genaz-
zano. and he received degrees in
philosophy and theology in the Ca
pranica College at Rome.
After teaching theology IN the Pom
tifical Seminary he embarked upon
diplomatic career and was successive
ly secretary to the papal nuncio in
bavaria, apostolic delegate to Ecuador
and Peru and nuncio at Brussels and
Vienna.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
NEGRESS 115 YEARS OLD.

Albany, N. Y, Aug. l9.-The state
census enumeration has revealed a
woman who claims to be us wears
old. She is Mrs. Susan ellis, colored,
Brooklyn. Mrs. ellis has a daughter
81 years old. granddaughter 80
years old and a great-grandson IS
wears old
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
MILITIA FOR GOVERNORS.

Boston, Aug. 19.-The rnobiliza-
ton of the state militia in this city
next Thursday. on the occasion Of the
conference of governors and former
governors of the various states, was
authorized by Governor Walsh and
his council today. An appropriation
of 100000, cor as much more as may
DE necessary was voted to cover the
expense.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
BRITISH DETAIN DANISH SHIP

London, Monday, Aug. 16, 9:O3 p.
m. delayed by censor 1.-The Danish
motor boat Jutlandiu, from san Fran
cisco for Copenhagen with a general
cargo, has been detained at Kirkwall
by the British authorities for exami-
nation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
COTTON ,coNTRABA

Washington Aug. 19.-
governments nave agreed in|
that cotton is contraband
The exact date when this i
ment shall be made liz still u
sideration as well as other I'D
necticut with the prociamatI
statement was authorized tod
British embassy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
MENTIONED TN ORDERS.
w. j. Bryan's Son-in-Law Hero i'm
Dardanclles.

Washington, Aug. 19.-1nformation
reached Washington yesterday that
Captain r. E. Owen, British Royal
Engineers, son-in-law of William j.
Bryan, has been mentioned in Or
ders' by Sir Ian Hamilton, British
commander at the Dardanelles, for
distinguished gallanery IN action.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

Injunction Against Cuban Absolvcd
Will Play With st. Louis Feds.

st. Louis, Aug 19.-The injunction
restraining Armando Marsans from
playing with the st. Louis Federals.
was absolved by Judge Dyer in the
federal district court here today and
Marsans now is at liberty to play ball
with the St. Louis team
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
NO NEW DEvELoPMH

London, Aug. 19.-There
fresh Developments in the 4
exchange problem today beyI
fact that negotiations are I'd
between the various authoriI
and in New York.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED.

Berlin, Aug. 10, by wireless telegra-
ply to Sayville, N. Y.-The Overseas
News Agency says:
THE navy department yesterday
published report of an important
naval engagement"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

>10 a. m. yesterday. This information
was borne out by a statement sent
from Galveston signed by Mayor
Fisher and number of prominent cit
liens.
Causeway Washed Out.
The causeway, connecting Galveston
with the mainland was washed out
from both the east and west ends, ac-
cording to the Associated Press man,
who brought the first authentic ac-
count of the disaster to Houston. He
said the drawbridge was not injured.
The boulevard along the Galveston sea
wall was washed out for many blocks.
Fires began to break out at the
height of the storm. At o'clock
Monday night fire alarm was sound
ed from the O. K. laundry. A sixty
two mile an hour gale was blowing
when the fire department responded
to the call The frightened horses re-
fused to pull the equipment after
going a few blocks and the tiremen
carried the hose half a mile on their
shoulders to the burning building. On
their arrival they found the water sup
ply cut off, and they stood by while
the fire burned itself out.
T. Panics Among Thousands.
An hour later a fire alarm was
turned in from the Direct Navigation
company's office on the wharf front.
The wind by this time was blowing
seventy two miles an hour across the
wharf front toward the business sec
ton. Panics were prevalent among the
thousands who had taken refuge in
the business section, but the blaze
: burned itself out.
To I'll orrin
were warned by the soldiers of re-
newed fires. At 1890 o'clock when
the Associated Press man left the city
the fire was combining itself to the
Pabst Realty company, on Mechanic
street, the J. S. Seisheimer & Co.
building, four stories high, the Blum
Notion company, three stories high,
and Murdoch's building, all near the
wharf, and to the Swift and Armour
packing plants.
Torn from Mooring.
Ten large steamers. it is estimated,
were torn from their moorings and
were blown over Galveston Bay. Seven
of them are aground. The names of
these were not learned. All were left
in water not more than four or five
Meet deep, and some were blown from
three to eight miles inland by the force
of the hurricane and water.
Mayor Fisher has declined to issue
a call for outside aid, saying the city
was able to handle the situation, and
all needy persons there would be cared
for.
u Drinking Water Needed.
The most pressing need of the city,
according to reports brought by refu-
gees, was drinking water. How an ad- |
equate supply would be re-esta blished |
for the city was still unanswered early |
today. :. 3 IL. ,--e
Measures for relief are under way.
Between 400 and 500 women and
Children from Texas City will be taken
to Houston as soon as arrangements |
for transportation can be made. The |
refugees are wives and relatives of |
soldiers, who had been making their !
home near the camp. "......
The loss of life was largely caused
by the collapse of the Thompson
building. Two hundred and fifty per-
sons had taken refuge in the structure
PREVIOUS to it's collapse, the. ma jority
having left before the accident oc
Cured IT. ,..F%~ -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
FIREMEN CLOSE CONVENTION.

New Haven, Aug. 19.-After select
ing Thompsonville as the meeting
place for next years convention the
State Firemen's association closed it's
two DAYS session here today
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
WELSH GETS LICENSE.

James Welsh was granted permits
sion to stage a boxing match in this
city on September by the license
committee of the common council
last night.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

New York Stock Exchange quota
lions furnished by Richter & Co..
members of the New York Stock Ex-
change. Represented by z. W. Eddy.
Au0tIrf 10 1Q15
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
KAISER WINS SOCIALISTS.
Party Members in German Reichstag
Will Vote for War Credits.

Amsterdam, Aug. 10, via London
1O:45 a. m.-The socialist party in the
German Reichstag, according to the
Vorwaertz, has decided to vote for
the war credits asked by the govern
ment.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19

No official report of an important
naval engagement has been received
in this country of late.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
CARDINAL VANNUTELLI
DIES AT AGE OF 81
Dean of the Sacred College, Passes
Away at Rome-Had Notable
Diplomatic Career.

Rome, Aug. 10, 4:10 a. M, Via
Paris, 9 a. m.-Cardinal Serafino Van.
nutelli, dean of the Sacred College, i:
dead at the age Of 81.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
FINANCIAL NEWS

Westinghouse -. lis 4
Western Union 49,. a.
Wyllis Overland .1s1 4
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1915-08-19
DEATH TOLL IN
TEXAS ALMOST 400
CONTINUED from First Page.)

10 a. m. yesterday. This information
was borne out by a statement sent
from Galveston signed by Mayor
Fisher and a number of prominent cit
izenS
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
COLLEGE EDUCATION
FOE TO MATRIMONY

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. 14.-!That there
is little hope of continuing the race.
II the country In to depend on college
women 10 apparently shown in an In
vestigation conducted by Roswell n.
Johnson. professor of biology Of tae
University OF Pittsburg. Professor
johnson. after an extensive investiga-
ton finds that from all the college
girls there Is contributed TO the race
only four-hfths OF a child per capita.
while among honor students the per
capita rate amounts to only one-fifth
OF a child per capita.
Ipe Investigation conducted by
Professor Johnson includes the mar
rfage records Of the Aiumnae of We'll
lesley, Bryn Mawr. Smith, vassar.
Mount Hoiyoke and Wilson. The mum
Der OF marriages among the graduates
Of these institutions reaches on an
average only 30 Per cent OF the total.
The number of children" says
Professor johnson, which are neces-
sary to maintain stationary popuia-
ton from these groups should be
about 81 per woman student. Among
the honor students only about s5 per
cent OF them marry. and from these
only twotenths OF q child Ia contributed
for the duplication OF their kind There
are raree causes for this abnormally
low birth rate. first, lack Of co-educa-
ton. secondly. the failure OF their edu
cation to make thsm desirous of hav-
ing homes 81 their own, ana thirdly,
the excsasfve limitation OF the stu.
dents opportunities for social 1if&"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15
MORGAN SURROUDED
BY HEAVY GUARD

Glen Cove. L. l.. Aug lit was
said today at the country home of ].
Pierpcnt Morgan ON East Island that
he will return to the banking house In
Manhattan on Monday. having fully
recovered from the wounds inflicted
by Frank Holt. who tried 60 kill him
early In July,
Precautions are TO be taken to safe
guard Mr.. Morgan. The steam yacht
Corsair will carry Mr.. Morgan each
day from East Island to Manhattan.
and closed automobile will take him
from the landing 70 his Offices.
The IL no danger that Mr.. Morgan
VIII be molested while embarking on
the Corsair, as East Island is now
heavily guarded. The land entrance
to East Island Is blocked by heavy
gates and claims and no one NOT
positively known III permitted TO pass.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-08-15

Iondon. Aug. l4.--Ofacial reports
~ that the armies Of Field Marshal
|on MAckensen and Prince Leo pold,
bout forty miles from Brest-Litovsk.
fhsre was to be set the center OF the
nv Russian line.
AZ the same time unofficial dis
|afchss from Russia declare that
birth Of Kovno the Russians have
forcGd the center Of General Won
uelow.e army. There is no ofriciai
bnarmatton OF this report Such q
hove by the Russians, II successfully
krried out. would mere than likely
eokroy the effectiveness OF the Ger
Inn advance IN the north. The only
nciAl light on the situation comes
nm Riga, where Il 10 reported the
nited States consul has taken over
n Brittsh interests, thus showing
ut tbs occupation OF the city on
~ Dw1nA II believed 20 be Imminent.
eKltn makes no mention OF any
xerses or any hard lighting In the
19A poniwessi- WfIkomir 6fstr1cfa.
- report attributed to the Berlin
oesisches zeifung announces that
DtrolenkA has besn captured by the
semana. This leaves Possowsec and
ovno remaining OF the Russian forts
the north aiang the Bobr ara tbs
semen. According to the officlai
Atement, Field Marshal Won Hinden-
hrg's forces continue to batter at
pvno's defenses 1t In assumed that
u bombardment OF ossowiece still
bes on.