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New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
German Attacks Fail.

Paris, July 1S.--After heavy shelling
the Germans counter attacked several
times during the night in the Verdun
sector but failed to regain a parcel of
ground captured by the French yes
terday according to today's war Office
statement. The statement reads:
1.-The artillery fighting became
violent late at night east and west OF
Cerny. We repulsed a surprise attack
on a small post north of Vienne le
Chateau. on the western border of the
Argonne, and took number Of
prisoners.
"On the left bank of the Meuse,
after violent bombardment the Ger
mans made several counter attacks
on the positions we captured yester-
day, from Avocourt wood as far as the
western slopes Of Hill 304. All their
efforts were defeated by the heroic
assistance of our troops, which in
flicted sanguinary losses on the Ger
mans without yielding to them the
slightest part Of the conquered ground.
"A German attack near the Calonne
trench was without result. The night
elsewhere was calm
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
/. w. w. THREATENS
TO MAKE TROUBLE
Warning Issued That Organization
will Take Law In Its Own
Hands,

Globe, Arizona. July 1s.-warning
that the Industrial Workers of the
World would take the law into it's
own hands if any attempt is made to
deport members of that organization
from the Globe Miami district was
contained in a telegram from F. M.
Little. organizer Of the I. w. W.. to
Governor Campbell.
In reply Governor Campbell said he
felt sure no deportations could occur
with federal troops stationed in the
district and that he was using his
best efforts to protect rights of all
citizens. Concluding, he said:
II resent your disloyal and un-
timely threats in view of my earnest
efforts to bring law and order and
such forces as will maintain same,
and further like behavior on your
part will be punished to the full ex-
tent of my authority"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Russians Meet AuStrianS Stiff
ened by German Aid
FRENCH MAKE ADVANCE
Potlus Garry Attacks Through, Teuton
trenches Near VcIrllin and Hold
Against Counter Attacks-Heavy
Artillery Work by British.

General Korniloff's armies in
eastern Galicia have been held up for
time by the hurrying of heavy con-
tingents of German reserves to the
front, stiffening up the Austrian de-
fense along the river Lomnica.
There is notable activity along the
Franco Belgian front The French at
Verdun have just captured an impor-
tant operation in the realignment Of
their front northwest of Verdun,
which was disturbed by German at
tacks in the vicinity Of Hill 304 last
month.
The French, in fact, carried their
successful counter attacks beyond the
original line and drove nearly two
thirds of mile into the German
front from Avocourt wood to west Of
Hill 3O4.
The new ground is being firmly
held, several counter thrusts under
taken by the crown princes troops last
night being completely repulsed.
On the British front there is pro-
nounced aerial activity and there has
been a notable amount of heavy work
done by the artillery particularly along
the lines in Belgium.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
TAKE OVER TR4lNSPORTATlON
II s. Forces Run Railroads From
Base to Front in France.

Paris, July 1S.-Official announce
mont is made that the United Trans
port service Is taking over the control
of the French railroad lines from tie
port bases to the permanent camp
and the front. Tracks are being laid
and sidings enlarged. The, roads will
be manned later by American engin-
eer regiments. American locomotives,
mostly narrow gauge, will be utilized.
Most of the supplies will be imported
from the United States.
A section of the French state for
ests has been turned over to the
United States. American lumber men
will take out lumber for railroad
ties. barracks and other purposes.
In addition to this 10000 tons of
lum her will be imported from Amer
lea monthly.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
CAR BREAKS FENCE,
DROPS FORTY FEET
One of Three Occupants Seriously
HUrt-Driver Is Held for
Reckless Driving.

Waterbury. July 18.-Joseph De-
Rubertis. owner OF 6, new touring car,
while driving his brother Nicholas and
Peter Elias to work In Waterville this
morning crashed through a guard rail
on the Waterville town road. The
car, going 35 miles an hour, went part
way down one Of the cement abut-
ments of the bridge and then drove to
the trainbed under the bridge, some 40
feet below.
Elias sustained decorations and
possible injuries to his lungs. 1t was
said at the hospital that he had a
possible puncture of the lung. Nic1o-
las DeRubertis was badly shaken up
and bruised but his brother Joseph
escaped with a slight shaking up and
a few cuts. Joseph was arrested and
two hours after. the accident was ar
ralgned in city court on the charge Of
reckless driving. His case was con-
t1nued one week. under bonds of
$1,000.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
W0RKMEN DEMAND. PEACE
10000 Germans Declare Policy-Food
Riots Result in Heavy Sentences
For 185 People.

Copenhagen. July 1S.-Advices re-
ceived from Dusseldorf say that the
state of siege there, the result of food
riots, has been raised after 1856 peo-
sons received sentences averaging 1s
months. At a big labor meeting Wig
orous protests were made against the
severity of the sentences.
Twelve thousand workmen attended
a meeting at Bielefeld, the center of
the Westphalia linen industry, and
adopted a resolution demanding peace
without annexations or indemnities
They asked the Reichstag to support
only government making unequivo-
cal declarations along these lines
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
ENGLISH PAPERS ON
MINISTRY CHANGES
Varying Opinions Expressed
AS to Cabinet Upheaval
Recently Announced.

London, July 18.-The new cabinet
appointments get mixed reception
IN the morning papers. The majority,
however. are indulgent and express
Willingness to give the appointee a
chance and to judge them by results.
The selection of Sir Eric Campbell
Geddes, who has been director-general
of the munitions supply to head the
British admiralty arrests a large share
OF the editorial attention. 1t is de-
scr1bed as startling, original and
bold, but his record in other posts is
amply recognized as great one
The Tory press deplores the re-
moVal of Sir Edward Carson from the
admiralty, where it declares he has
been a great success while the radi-
Gals, to whom Sir Edward is a peren-
nial object of displeasure, were dis
gruntled at his admission into the
innermost ministerial sanctum.
The reception to Winston Spencer
Churchill who succeed DIR. Christopher
Addison as minister. of munitions WAS
nowhere enthusiastic. 4ss., .,
The Morning Post says Of Churchill
that: Although we have as yet not
invented an unsuitable ship we have
discovered an unsuitable politician -
and refers to his Colossal blunders
and Over-weening cOnceit.'
1t fully expects he will repeat his
blunders and says this appointment
shows our politicians have an open
contempt for all sound principles Of
administration and the decencies of
public life.
Elsewhere Churchill's push is rec
ognized by writer's.
The Daily News says Churchill has
shown courage in accepting the post
of minister of munitions adding:
There are various kinds of cour-
age. Some of them are virtues"
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
$4,000 From New York.

New York, July 18.-All ]
exemption boards today were RI
for the selective draft and any
liable under the draft was able
learn what number will represent
when the drawing for the first a
under the new law is made in WI
ington..
The announcement was made
the work of the 1S9 local boards
virtually completed. and that
serially numbered registration q
would be either on their way or q
ally in the office of the provost d
shall general in Washington todad
tomorrow morning at the latest.
Inmates from the date at hand 4
Gated that the city would furl
about $4,000 men in the first draft
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
INSPECT PACKERS BOOKS.
Auditors Start Work to Determine
Cost of Food Production.

Chicago, July 1S.--Auditors Of the
Federal Trade commission today be-
gan the work OF examining the
books of the big packing houses of
Chicago for the purpose Of determine
ing the cost of producing and mar
keting meats and similar food COM
modities.
Their action is the initial step in a
far-reaching Investigation Into the
cost of producing food. steel, iron,
coal and oil in accordance with an
order of President Wilson to ascer-
tain what constitutes fair pront.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
MERCHANTMEN SUNK
OUTSIDE Dutch LIMITS
British Take Notice of Pro-
tests in Newspapers
Steamer Total Wreck.

London, July 18.-The allegation Of
Dutch newspapers that part of Mon
days encounter between British de-
stroyers and German merchantmen
while attempting to run the blockade
from Rotterdam occurred in Dutch
territorial water Is generally discred-
tied in naval circles here. The only
reports thus far received at the ad-
miralty come from commanders Of
British forces in the action in the
form Of wireless messages, the sub
stance of which was covered in yes
terday's official statement. The COM
plete reports, when received, are ex-
pected to clear up to the situation
satisfactorily.
1t is explained that the shoals
along the Dutch coast in this district
extends SO far to sea that it is nee
essary for ships to steer course
we'll outside the territorial limits.
The attack is said to have occurred
at q point more than four miles from
shore.
1t will be a source of great salts
faction in all the Allies countries If
a halt to the traffic between the
increasing in recent weeks with
greater boldness on the part of the
German captains. The British with
held their stroke until the largest
f1otilla thus far sent out by this route
was we'll on its way and then dealt
a quick, hard blow.
Already it has been announced
from Rotterdam that Germany has
decided to lay up thirty coal steamers
there instead of attempting to run
them through the sea lane.
Ymuiden Holland, July 1.-THE
German merchantmen Magdalena
Blumenthal, which went ashore off
Zandvoort while attempting to run
the British blockade from Rotterdam
to Germany is a total wreck. The
crew, one Of whose members was
wounded, has been landed. The
Blum enthal was one Of the seventeen
German merchantmen which put out
from Rotterdam most of which we're
either stranded or sunk or captured
by British destroyers
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Senate Also Objects to Sendi|
Guard Units South
MASSACHUSETTS IS BEHI1
Boston Announces That Prelimin]
Work VIII Not Be Complete Bef|
Saturday-Sentime Grows in
vOr of Drafting Aliens.

Washington, July 1S.--Attacks Vi
the war departments policy OF try
ing National Guardsmen in south
camps and the method of comps
the army draft quota estimates {
tinued today in the senate.
Senator Lodge said the estimate
methods was simply preposterous.l
wanted to know why 1t was that
National Guard from New Englan,
to be sent to southern training can
while the army to be raised by
scription is to be trained at ca
in central Massachusetts,.
Senators LaFollette and Wat
also voiced opposition to the send
of northern troops to the south
camps.
Senator Knox said he had recel
information that the camp at Pla
burgh was to be broken up and trt
ferred to a site at Atlanta, Ga. I
ator Wadsworth corroborated thia
port and characterized the policy
Inconsistent" 81
Townsend Protests.
Senator Townsend told Of prot
by the officials Of Michigan aga
the sending of their National Cd
to Waco, Texas.
Senator Weeks endorsed the
test of Senator Lodge.
Several senators were clamorina
recognition when the discussion
ended by a point of order.
Draft Soon.
A few isolated precincts in eac1
seven states still were today dela]
t]- draft lottery but returns u
coming in fast enough to warrant
belief that the drawing will be
before the end of the week The \
of the lottery will be disclosed Id
announcement to be made by Pro
Marshal General Crowder soon.
Sentiment is growing in congrea
favor of adopting some means 4
making aliens liable for service inI
der to relieve the burden of comm
tiles with large foreign populat|
immune from conscription.
along this line have been prepared
the senate and house but manyI
these believe that the drafting OF
ems would be in violation of the n
ciples of international law.
Registrants throughout the cou(
are urged to acquaint themselves
the serial number allotted each pei
by exemption boards. The nuN}
placed on the registration card3
not indicative of the mans ord0l
liability. He must learn not onlNl
figure assigned him by the boar17
also the number of registrants IN
district.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
THOSE GATES AGAIN.
Max Reinholdt Complains to Police
or Danger.

OF Danger.
Max Reinholdt Of No. Davis street
narrowly escaped death or serious in
jury, while driving his Ford automo-
bile on Church street about 1890
o'clock this morning. According to a
complaint made to the police he
stopped ut the Church street railroad
crossing just west Of the gates. The
gates were lowered, but there are
three tracks outside of the gates
where Reinholdt stopped his car.
These tracks are not protected in any
way.
While waiting for the gates to go
up. Reinholdt alleges two box cars
were switched on the tracks outside
Of the gates and crashed into the rear
of his machine, badly damaging it,
The only warning he received was the
shout of a brakeman about thirty
yards away.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
DIG UP MORE BODIES.
Every Effort to BE Made to Prove !
Innocence of Mrs. GilliSan.

Hartford July 1s.-It was said to-
day by VIM. 0. Mulligan. counsel for
Mrs Amy e. Archer Gilligan, OF
Windsor, recently convicted of muir
der and sentenced to be hanged that
more bodies of former inmates of the
Home which the woman conducted
would be exhumed in support of the
theory that embalming fluid furnished
the poison alleged by the state during
the woman's trial as having been
given to the victims by her in the
form Of arsenic.
Mr.. Mulligan said no stone would
he left unturned to prove the inno-
cence of the woman in case of Il new
trial.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
AVIATION BILL.
May Be Held Up BY Senators Object
ing to Draft Proviso.

Washington, July 1S.-The aviation
bill providing $4,000, 900 for a great
airplane fleet was taken up at an
early session of the senate today
with leaders hoping for immediate
passage so that the measure may be
ready for the presidents signature by
tonight. A small group of insurgents,
led by Senator's LaFollette and Gron-
ma, however. may delay passage by
re-opening debate on the question of
conscription.
The provisions giving the president
authority to draft men into the avia-
ton service Is especially opposed by
the insurgents.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
VETERAN RELIEF.
Fund Started in Boston at Anniver-
sary of Fort Wagner Battle.

Boston, July 18.-A relief fund for
the support Of the Civil war veterans
in their declining years was started in
connection with the observance today
Of the 54th anniversary of the defense
Of Fort Wagner by Col. Robert Gould
Shaw and his negro regiment.
Several survivors Of the battle were
present at the exercises in front of the
Shaw memorial monument on the
Commons.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
AMBASSADOR TO JAPAN.

Washington. July 1S.-Roland
Norris of Philadelphia has been, cl
en- for appointment as bassadol
Japan to succeed the late Ambasse
Guthrie. It is understood he Is |
soma erata to Japan and that
nomination will 60 to the Vel
shortly.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
NEW YORK TROOPS.

New York. July lS.--Anxiety
start for the southern training G:
has seized the 10000 suardsmen
were called to the colors Monday,
officers Of the various regiments
day estimated that II the muster
in continued at the rate 1t has 1ori
past two days the new sixth dlN1
of the United States army would
ready to leave by August i.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Artillery in ROunlania.

Berlin, July Is, via London-In-
creased activity on the Runanian
front is reported in today's official an
nouncement. Artillery fighting was
in evidence in the sector of Archduke
Joseph and Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen. On the northern end of the
Russo -Galicia front in the regions
of Riga, Dvinsk and Smorgen, the
artillery engagements were more Sc
vere
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
ANOTHER UPRISING
Ncvsky Prospect in Petrograd IS
Again the Scene of Demonstration
Against Government.

Petrograd, July 1S.--Another man
Hesitation of armed sailors and SOL
diers and working men and women,
in which shots were fired took place
along the Nevsky prospect yesterday
The extent Of the casualties is un-
known.
Yesterdays disturbances were a
repetition OF those of the day before
except that they occurred at 2 O'Clock
in the afternoon whereas the first out
break occurred around midnight.
The manifeStantS were grouped
along the same part of the NevSky
prospect A number Of stray shots
were heard followed by firing of rifles
against upper windows and roof tops
at a seemingly imaginary foe
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
DIES FROM KICK.

DanDury, July 1S.-Mrs. William
Tischion, forty years old, who was
kicked by mule two weeks ago,
while passing through'a barn in which
the animal was stabbed. died in The
hospital here today from her in
iuries.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Russians Lose and Gain.

Petrograd. July 1S.-Heavy fight
ing is continuing in the region of
Novica and kalusz in eastern Cali
cia, the war Office announced today.
The Russians were driven from
height in this region by a strong at
tack but afterward by counter
thrust re-occupied the position.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
PRESIDENTS RESIGNATION.

Tien Tsin. July 1S.-President Ii
Yuan Hung III Announcing his resig-
nation urges the country to support
Feng Kwo Chang. vice president for
the presidency. Feng kwo Chang has
refused the position of the chief ex-
ocutive
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
FIRE IN FALLS VILLAGE.

Falls Village, Conn, July 1S.-A
barn Of DR. Francis Skiff, in which
was his large automobile and a run
about. was burned today. The cause
is given as spontaneous com bustion.
The loss is believed to be considerable.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
YOUTH is DROWNED.

Jewett City, July 1S.-Eugene Cou-
ture. %. was found drowned in Lower
Slater mill pond today. He went
bathing last night and When his
clothing was found OH the bank,
search was made.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
LAFAYETTES BIRTHDAY.

New York, July ia call for the
celebration of the birthday of Lafay-
cite on September was issued from
here TODAY, Municipalities were
asked to cooperate with patriotic So
cieties in honoring the memory of the
great F'renchman.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Germans Admit Loss.

Berlin, via London, July 1S.-The
trenches Gently captured by the Ger
mans neear Malancourt wood and on
both sides of Esnes road were pene-
trated by the French yesterday the
war offices announces.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
EXPLOSION IN GERMANY
Stuttgart said to Have Been Scen(
Accident.

Amsterdam, July 1S.-The /
Tagblatt Of Stuttgart, Germany,.
ports that on Saturday a great ez
sion occurred at the Wilhelm Wet&
bach factory.
The building was destroyed, mel
boring houses were damaged cred
and windows were broken in the nj
by village Of Suedeheim.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
NEW MARINE MINISTER.

Rome, July 1s.--Vice Admiral Del
bono has been appointed minister of
marine TO succeed Vice Admiral Ar
turo Triangi.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18

Boston, July 1S.-Preparations
the draft in this state probably
not be finally completed before
urday; Charles F. Gettmy, directo|
military enrolment, announced tol
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
COAL PURCHASES
BEING INVESTIGATED
Apartment House Owners Believed to
Be Buying Too Much Fuel-Re-
strict Outdoor Storage.

New York, July 18.-Heavy pur-
chases of coal by apartment house
owners today resulted in an invest1-
sation being instituted by John ).
Murphy, city commissioner of tene-
ments to ascertain how extensive ex-
terror storage has become.
The uneasy condition OF the coal
market has let to the utilization OF
unusual space with and without notl-
fcation to city authorities it was said.
Commissioner Murphy said that no
more coal than is necessary to sup
ply building shall be permitted to De
stored outdoors
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
WEATHER.

Hartford. July 18.-F'ore-
cast for Hartford and vicin-
ity: Probably showers tonight
and Thursday.
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18

Amsterdam, July 1S.-According to
news brought by arrivals from Berlin
belief in liberal circles there is that
Chancellor Michaelis is merely
stopgap who will prepare the way
for something in the way of dicta-
torship with Gen. Ludendorff in su-
preme control
New Britain herald., 1917-07-18
Members Hear Call to Be Prepared
for Communication from Govern
ment-Country Split Over Appoint
ment of Foreign Secretary.

Basel, Switzerland, July 1S.-The
Neuste Nachrichten of Munich says
that the declaration of the new Ger
man chancellor, DR.. Michaelis before
the Reichstag tomorrow will be for
peace, having the same general trend
as the resolution prepared by the par
ties of the Left.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-17
ASHLEICH WRITES l. w. w. ANSWER TO
Statement OF EVERETT OFFICIALS

wouldn't stand sitting and 40 with.
drew the charge
The contention Of the defense Is
that both Curtlss and Beard were
Killed by the shots OF their accom-.
pltceB There was another band
81 armed men on dock on the
further side of the Verona. and the
,rnss.flre swept the decks OF tie
ship. doing its deadly work upon
McRaes posse on the further side
Wants U. S. Probe
Why Is Il that the farmers OF
snohomiAh county. and the people
generally. look upon the affair as
an issue Of free speech. despite the
contention Of our author-trio2 Why
f. II that men like Mayor GIN. tho
Rev. sydney Strong. aud Bridges,
and France. Of the port commits
sion. look upon IL as an issue IN.
yolying our constitutional rights ?
These people are not ! W W p,
they are impartial. clenr-seeing cit
liens
Which side In the fray IL eager
10 obtain a federal investigation ?
II e. thc workers Are the Everett
Commercial club and the lumber
interests welcoming congress
siouHl probe We see no signs OF IT,
Five workingmen we're killed on
November b. FELIX naran. John
Looney Abe RAblnoWitz. Hugo
Gerlht and Gus Johnson
I. W. W. Murdered
Are the men who killed these
five boys Indicted for murder II
not. why mott thought We were
all equal before the law
Those who shot the five work.
lngmen are abroad and active In
aiding the prosecution 81 the II In
Jail think It is indeed time the
L $ government made inquiry
into the manner In which her laws
IRE Interpreted h the star OF an
official shield for the commit.
ting OF ans miBdced the wearer
ishes7 II would 80 appear from
tire Everett instances.
This "a oar reply 10 the state
n,ent ~ Mayor Merrill. CONNER.
elal club President Currie. and ex
Sheriff McRae We have conf
dence in our cause,