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New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
INTRODUCED TO TEAR GAS.
American Soldiers Shown Reliability of Their Masks.

American Training Camp in France, Aug. 22 (By the Associated Press)- (delayed) Work began at the Amer ican f1eld-headquarters of accustoming the men of the American force to some of their stealthy enemies on the actual battle front. They were intro duced to dugouts filled with tear gas such as the Germans are so fond of spraying about behind the fighting lines through the medium of thou sands of vari-caHbred shells. The Germans also have hand grenades filled with liquid which explode in binding fumes.
 The object of to-day's demonstra- tion was to prove to the men the ab- solute reliability of their face gas masks, for after being put through the dugouts without the slightest in- convenience with their masks on, they all are allowed to get in front of the gas without the masks. With smart ing eyes they quickly realized how inn portant the daily face mask drills are, for not only the mems eyes but their lives depend upon speed with which the masks can be adjusted when the alarm is given. Later the men will have experience with real asphyxiat- ing gas.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Italy's Greatest Offensive.

Rome, Aug. 22-The present Italian offensive is on larger scale than any previous. one. Features were the shortening of the usual period of ar- tillery preparation which lasted only "A hours but was so arranged that beginning lightly it increased stead- fly and rapidly until a shower of shells was falling. Then when 1t suddenly ceased squadron of air planes flew in advance of the as- saulting troops, forming the first line, using their machine guns on the Aus trians al short range. Many prison- CTS were made deaf by the violence of the detOnationS. They believed their positions quite impregnable.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
WASHINGTON ALARMED BY RUSSIAN MYSTERY Secret Despatches Refer to Changed Situation, Is
 Belief.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Ohacial de- spatohes have been received from Russia within the last "A hours of such a character as to cause some concern over the situation they pie ture. They will not be made public much less be discussed at this time by American officials who regard them as indications of condition with which the provisional government has to deal. Suggestions that the de- Spatches deal with the possibility of the socialist element gaining the upper hand and forcing. some con- sideration of peace out of harmony with Russia's allies or some new un- dercurrent seeking to undermine Pre- mier Kerensky, met only the reply that the despatches cannot be dis cussed or made public.
 It Is known. however, that they re- fer to no physical event such as would be suppressed by the censor ship at Petrograd, but rather are an estimate of political conditions.
 The extent of German intrigue in Russia is we'll known and the sub ject matter of the despatch probably is connected with that.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CITY SEEKS FOSTER PARENTS.
Verdun Wants to Be Adopted by
 American Municipality.

Paris, Aug. 22.-A deputation from the municipal council rof Verdun called upon Vim. G. Sharp, the Amer ican ambassador, today to suggest the possibility of some American city adopting Vcrdun, as it were to as- sist in the reconstruction of the city hall, water works, schools and other ruined public properties. The mayor read an address wherein he alluded to the great kindness of the United States toward France and the liber- ality of some American cities in as sisting ruined French cities.
 MT. Sharp in reply referred to the admiration of Americans for the he. roic defense of Verdun and his in tention to take into consideration best means of bringing the request of the Verdun city authorities to the at tention of the United States. It ap- peared during the conversation thai only six civilians are now in Verdun as firemen and police.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
EXPECTS NO SECOND
 CALL FOR SOLDIERS
Crowder Says It Never Was Discussed Within His Hearing-No Plans
 Made for Such,

Washington. Aug. 22.-A full sta- tfstical report on the operations of the draft law will be prepared by the pro- vost generals office as soon as the mobilization of the first increment of 687,000 men of the national army has been completed, some time early in October.
 Pending the preparation of the re- port and the careful analysis of the conditions it dtscloses no steps toward calling second increment to the colors will be taken. ..
 General Crowder said today that the call for the second increment never had been considered at any conference at which he was present
 The first increment will fill at the training areas- National Guard camps and national army canton ments-to capacity. The regulars are now 22,000 above full authorized war strength by voluntary enlistment and the National Guard Is in similar situation.
 Training facilities are to make ready for the front men now mobil- ized. .....
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
EXCURSION TRAIN
 COACHES CRUMPLE
One Dead, Others Dying, Betwee 20 and so Injured at Lime
 City, Ohio.

Toledo, Aug. 22.-The second sec- ton of a Columbus Retail Grocers' as- sociation excursion train on the Tola- do and Ohio Central Railroad was wrecked this morning at Lime City, ten miles south of here.
 One railroadman is known to be dead, several passengers are dying in hospitals at Perrysburg and Maumee, and 20 to 30 more are hurried more or less seriously.
 The cause of the wreck is said to have been the sudden setting of the airbrakes. The heavy locomotive top pied over and several coaches were crumpled in the wreck.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CUTS COST OF COAL.
Chicago Company Rcduces Bitun
 O,iS S1 to Sf so |. Ton.

Chicago, Aug. 22.-The COnsum com pany, Chicago, said to be one the largest retail coal dealers in
 world, today announced a slash
 from $l to $l.S0 on soft coal, H fective at once This is in Line, W the price fixed by President Wills Other dealers will make similar C immediately, it was said. It is Q! mated the reductions will redl Chicago's coal bill by $30,0O0,O ,O00
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CANADA ABANDONS
 MUNIT1ON MAKING
Majority of Factories to Be Employed Producing Equipment for
 Shipping.

Ottawa, Aug. 22.-The Imperial Munitions Board announced today that production of munitions in Can- ada will be discontinued as no longer necessary except in some sections, where part will be produced in les sened quantities. Some of the plants affected will in consequence resume pre-war activities in their regular lines: others will engage in produc- tion of equipment for ships.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CENTRAL POWERS AT ODDS
 ON POPE'S PEACE PROPOSAL
PERFECT DRAFT RECORD IN
 ILNCOLN'S BIRTHPLACE.

Louisville, Aug. p. Larue county, Kentucky, the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, made a per- feet record in the draft, according to the official list received here to- day. Larue county's quota for the national army was 132 men. Only 132 were examined. Not one claimed exemption and not one failed to pass the physical exam ination.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
BRITISH GIVE NO
 REST TO GERMANS Haig Smashes Out Again at Point
 Northeast Of Ypres
 FRENCH HOLD AT YERDUN

in Futile Effort to Recover Lost
 Ground-Rome Reports Austrian
 Captives Now Number 1s,OOO.
 British Front in France and Bel gium. Aug. 22 (by the Associated Press)-The British began another operation northeast of Ypres at dawn today. on the battle scared ground between Langemarck and Frezenberg. No details are yet avail able from this sector, which was the scene of some of the heaviest fight ing last Thursday in the assault by the British.
 Meanwhile the conflict continues about Lens though apparently great ly diminished, the Canadians still holding the Germans off from the positions which they had gained on the southwestern part of the city yes- terday and at the same time clinging to the numerous posts in the German line on the northwestern section. Fierce hand-to- hand fighting con- tinued into the night, especially in the northwest portion which lies between the Germans and Hill 70. The Ger mans continued to fling heavy counter attacks and the battle surged back and forth amid the ruined buildings and trenches.
 This morning the advantage rested with the British and nowhere had the Germans been able to reach the lines.
 It now appears from the statements of Gcrmsn prisoners that the German counter attack at dawn yesterday, which by strange coincidence began at the same hour as that of the Canadian attack was preliminary to a general counter attack which had as its object the recovery of Hill 70, pos session of which is necessary if the Germans are to continue their hold on Lens.
 Large numbers of troops had been massed for this attack and those were used freely in the sanguinary struggle of yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Crown Prince Fails Again.

Paris, Aug. 22-The Germans made a violent counter attack last night on the Verdun front west of the Mouse. They penetrated the French lines at points in their attempts to recapture the ground taken from them in the French offensive, but, the war office announces. were driven out. Ger man attacks east of the river also were repulsed. The number of pris- oners taken has reached 6,116
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
NATION DEERAUDED OF $3Oo,Oo0,0O0
Senator Lewis Charges Wealthy
 With Not Paying Income Tax
SAYS PROOF IS AT HAND
President Not to Seize Output of Coal Mines and Sell Product to Public Census of Foodstuffs to Be
 Taken.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Charges that the government has been de- 1rauded out of fully s30O,000,000 in income taxes evaded by the wealthy were made in the senate today by senator Lewis of Illinois, who de- ciared the treasury department had the proofs.
 Senator Lewis was speaking in support of Senator Gerry's amend ment to the war tax bill to greatly increase taxes on great incomes.
 "There has been inconceivable in- genious lying on the income tax schedules before the finance commit tee that would in other forums sub ject these responsible to perjury" said he.
 ''In the treasury department at this hour is proof of $500, GOO, 900 swindled out of the government by fraud, perjury, deception and other definite forms, of commercial trick cry on the income tax returns. If it had not been for a certain set of men who prate loudly about patriot ism and cry for war, there would have been no necessity for lowing the heavy burdens of this bin.'
 He also said that had "this set of very wealthy men" shown fidelity and honesty in making their income tax returns, the government would in past years have had ample funds for preparedness purposes"
 After protracted debate in which many senators urged heavier levies on incomes and war profits in the war tax bill, the senate tentatively adopted Senator Gerry's amendment ,{@1, oII h1y greatly increasing surtaxes on in- comes exceeding $5oo.o00.
 Having determined tha prices to be charged for bituminous coal at the mines throughout the country, Presi- dent Wilson today turned his atten- ton again to the task of selecting 8 man to head the coal admints tration.
 The trading with the enemy act. passed by the house. was today re- ported favorab1y to the senate by the commerce committee, amended to permit enemy insurance or re-insur- ance companies to continue business in the United States under certain conditions. The committee also ada ed an amendment authorizing the federal trade commission to license citizens to take over and use enemy owned patents and to fix the value.
 The president is believed to have abandoned the federal trade commis- sion proposal to commander the out put of the mines and sell the product to the public. .'
 The department of agriculture set in motion today the machinery for taking nationwide census of the food supply. The survey. including 100 different foodstuffs, will register fo in O h oV,1 stores, and even in family larders.
 A preliminary census of Is of the principal commodities will be taken within the next month, and a com plete survey will follow after the sea- sons crops are gathered.
 Inventories will be turned over to the food administration.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
URGE S2.5O WHEAT.

Spokane, Aug. 22.-A telegram urging that $2.5O be fixed as the mini mum price for the 1917 wheat crop to the farmer at primary markets, was sent to C.. S. Barrett national presi- dent of the farmers union and a member of the government wheat committee by 125 representatives of farmers unions of Washington, Idaho and Oregon who met here today.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CONN. MEN FOR WEST POINT.

Hartford, Aug. Ex-Governor Hol- comb has been asked by the war de- partment to nominate three men from the Connecticut National Guard, now Tn the federal service for West Point before November IS. The governor will consult with the military author ities of the state before making the nominations.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Vienna Admits Backward Step.

Vienna, Aug. 22, via London.-The new attack of the Italians has forced back the Austrian line at some points
 the war office announces, and the vil- lage of Selo. on the Carso plateau, has been lost. It is said the Aus trians have taken more than $500 prisoners.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
CIVIL WAR NURSE KILLED.

Boston, Aug. 22.--Mrs. N4J| Cochrane, of Troy, N. Y., 73 a nu] with the union forces during Civil war. who was attending tho union of an auxiliary organixati was killed in an elevator accidauIt Back Bay hotel today.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
YANKEE AIRMAN KILLED
Julian Riddle of Lafayette Esqua&llilIe Loses life in Service of France Willis Inside German Lines

Paris, Aug. 22.-Julian Riddle of the Lafayette Aerial Squadron was killed in the service two days ago.
 It Is now learned definitely that Corporal Harold Willis of Boston, who has been missing for several days, was brought down inside the German lines by a German machine.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
DRAFT BY CANDLE LIGHT.

Hartford, Aug. 22.-Omcers in charge of the draft examinations here we're reminded of Civil war draft days this morning when the electric lights throughout the city went out and the work had to be continued by candle light
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Differences Believed to Have Been Revealed By Michaelis' Speech Before Main Committee.
POLITICAL PARTIES
 UNIT FOR MESSAGE

All Factions Declare for Support Of
 ChancellOr's Views - Semi Official
 News Bureau in Vienna, Usually
 Considered as Voice of Government,
 Declares Press Favors Discussion
 of Pontiff's Terms.
 Berne, Switzerland, Aug, 22.-In diplomatic circles the passage in the speech of Dr. George Michaelis, the German chancellor, in which he said that notwithstanding efforts to hasten a decision, it has not yet been possible for Germany to agree with her allies concerning 8 joint reply to the Papal note" Is interpreted as in- dicating a difference of opinion be- tween Berlin and Vienna and also be- tween Vienna and Sofia.
 Austria, according to reports desires complete acceptance of the Papal note. whereas Germany wishes only conditional acceptance and Bulgaria demands public assurance by her allies that she may annex the terri tories now occupied by her.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
RUNS ASHORE IN FOG.

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 22.-The British steamer City of Lahore. from an Oriental port. with 53 passengers. ran ashore in fog off the New Eng land coast today and later foated without assistance. A radio messa ge from the vessel stated that she was proceeding on her voyage.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Political Parties in Accord.

Copenhagen, Aug, 22.-After Chan cellor Michaelis had informed the main committe of the Reichstag Tues- day that Germany would not reply to the Papal peace note until she had consulted her allies, socialist speakers who followed him said they welcomed the Pape's action as they would well peace,s and all the more because 1t was expected to bear results.
 The liberals declared themselves in agreement with the chancellors sym- pathetic interpretation of the Pope's action.
 The centerists said the Popes pro- posals marked extraordinarily valu- able progress toward peace, which was so ardently desired by all i1a- tions. They hoped that the act of his Holiness would meet with full success.
 The national liberal speakers said they were unable as yet to examine closely the contents of the Papal note but endorsed the chancellor's state- ments.
 The conservatives also associated with Dr. Michaelis' remarks. but re- served their attitude with regard to the details.
 The German group especially well comed the chancellors firm declara- ton that the note emanated spontan- eously from the Pope. They regard ed the Pope's action as more sympa- thetic than President Wilson's previ- ous attempt at mediation.
 Independent socialists regretted that the speakers expressed only general sympathy with the note without dis cussing it. The Reichstag must exert its influence in drafting the reply, he said.
 One socialist said there was no question of the Reichstag such influ- ence, but some days must be allowed to enable the government to confer with the allies.
 The government having promised not to reply without taking the Reich stag into it's confidence, the main com mittee adjourned.
 vienna Press F'avoTs Note.
 A telegram from the official Corr Bureau of Vienna seems to indicate that Austria-Hungsry will accept the Pope's peace proposal. A summary of Austro- Hungarian press opinion cir culated by the Corr bureau says: "The newspapers regard the con- crete proposals in the peace methods as a suitable basis for beginning peace negotiations but doubt whether the Entente shares this hope" In view of the we'll known prac- tices of the Corr bureau in preparing such summaries this may undoubtedly be regarded as the government 8 voice. The bureau then ingeniously suggests that ''when the Pope referred to territorial questions between Austria and Italy he could not have Austrian soil in mind because the alienation thereof Is not to be discussed"
 The Vienna Reichspost says it has reliable information that the Pope's peace note is in absolute harmony with the aims of the monarchy. Aus ria-Hungary, according to the paper, Is willing to evacuate occupied terri tory and renounce claim to indemni- ties once the Pope's ideas of disa rm- ament. international arbitration and freedom of the seas are guaranteed and world peace is carried out, but all the consequences deductable of the Pope's proposals must be understood to be included therein: namely the dis appearance of the British naval bases at Gibraltar, Malta and the Suez can- al, and also the Italian abandonment of NarOna.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
WRECK INQUIRY DELAYED.

Middletown, Aug. 22.-Coroner Da- wis will not hold an inquiry into the automobile wreck at Old Saybrook un- til Louise weyel, the only survivor of the party of nine in tho machine, is able to testify.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Two Machines Bro1 Down in Attack on D( and Nearby Town Margate.
LONDON SCARED B1 ALARM IN MORN1
 @4
Tcuton Airmen Also Visit Yoria' Coast Last Night But Damage ported Is Aircraft] Repel Invader Of Humbcrs
 ~ Drives Her Out to Sea.

London, Aug. 22.-Ten GermaI planes approached the English on the county of Kent today, thea ish war office announces. Twa them were brought down.
 Bombs were dropped at Dovel important naval base on the E1 channel )and at Margate. Thred sons were killed and two injured.1 statement says the raiders Werel able to penetrate far inland.
 German airships made raid the Yorkshire coast last night, announced officially. So far a4 been ascertained the damagea small.
 An air raid warning was issue London this morning. About an later the announcement "an was made, indicating that the CTS had been driven off. The announcement follows: Enemy airships, in numb not definitely ascertained, d., peared off the Yorkshire coasta northern England, on the No seal last night. One of the raid attacked the mouth of the HI Der and was fired on by antt-s craft guns. She dropped so bombs, then made off to sea. "The damage so far reportes slight. One man was in1ureds
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
TEN GERMAN PLANES RAID
 LARGE BRITISH NAVAL BA'
PERsHING WATCHES DRIVE.

Paris, Aug. 22.-Major General Pershing, American commander, returned to his Paris headquarters today after witnessing the French offensive on the Verdun front with General Petain, the French commander-in-cht
 General Pershing was greatly impressed with the spirit and vigor of the French troops.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
JAPANESE AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, Aug. 22-The Imperial Japanese mission arrived here today on a special train from San Francisco. Accompanied by a cavalry guard, the distinguished visitors were escorted in motors to their residence by Secretary Lansing and other high officials
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
AGAIN RECRUITING FOR MARINES

Washington, Aug. 22.-Recruiting offices of the marine corps were opened today after having been closed since August II, when the corps reached it's authorized strength. En- listments will be received only to fill vacancies
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
IABORER KILLED AT PUTNAM.

Putnam, Aug. 22.-James Sullivan 40, home address unknown, a member of a construction gang here. was struck by train in the local yards and died while being taken to the hospital today.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
Italian Prisoners Number 13.OOO

Rome. Aug. 22.-More than 13,OOO AustrO O-RcngarianS prisoners have been captured by the Italians in their offensive on the Isonzo front. the war department announces. The Italians also have taken thirty guns
 General Cadorna reports that tho Italians have gained new successes along tile whole battle line. North of Gorizia the operations are nro
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
STRIKE POSTPONEDl
 DURING DISGUISE
Shipyard Workers Hold Up Orxfe General Walkout Pending EnS
 at Settlement.

New York, Aug. 22.-AlthouEN shipyard workers have voted to
 the strike in the shipbuilding r1 day! the men have agreed to
 their action pending the effort1 United States mediators to
 about settlement between strikers and shipbuilders. Ch3 Hughes, a mediator of the departj of labor, was here today to mIh effort to have the differences o8 men adjusted.
 Labor leaders estimated that n 12,0O0 men employed at the val yards already are on strike andz number would have been increasa many thousands had the ger strike order been put into lorce day.
 It was further said that not would be done to interfere with operations of the navy yard until ter the meeting Of the navy yard ployes called for tonight.
 The trades council, in charge Of| strike, was expected to meet thia| ternoon with representatives of department of labor when effort, arrange a settlement will be mad
 Washington, Aug. 22.-Thre3teJ strike at the New Yonk navy yard not arouse great anxiety at the q department because Secretary Daf1 is so confident that the adjustment wages now being considered by joint board representing the navy, war department and the departnj of labor would be so equitable disputes will be obviated and difficulties being encountered at N York will not spread to other val
 Lynn, Aug. 22.-Another attempt end the deadlock between manu1 turers and employees, which has T many shoe factories here closed si| April, was made today. Represe1 tives of the state board of conciliat and arbitration came here to cor with members of the shoe mahu1 turers and business men.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22

Washington, Aug. 22.-Floyd R. Harrison, connected with the depart ment of agriculture since 1906, today was appointed assistant to the secre- tary ot agriculture.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
DIR. GRAVES INTERNED
Self-Styled International Spy Ordered Detained for Remainder of War Arrested at Kansas City.

Kansas City, Aug. 22.-Instructions to intern Karl Armgaard Graves, self styled international spy, were re- ceived here today from Washington by F. M. Wilson, U. S. district at torney. Graves was arrested here last week.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-22
BELGIANS VISIT ROOSEVELT.

New York, Aug. 22.-The members of the Belgian war mission are the guests of Col. Roosevelt at Oyster bay today.