New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 14, 1914, Page 1

i duectlom- .', HERALD BEST OF ALL 'UOCAL NEWSPAPERS PRICE THREE CENTS. . THEY WANT THE VOTE, GET GARDEN SEEDS *Mayor Quigley Distrbutes Patronage * 3 fo Suffragette Juniors. .MIISI CLEAN UP YARDS, THOUGH Girls of Grammar School Told What Constitutes a Fire Escape, Also a Mayoralty Platform.—Alice Hughes Presents Remonstrance, His honor the mayor entertained this morning in the city hall some elghty odd girls, pupils of the Gram- 'mar school and members of Miss Brown’s history class who made this visit with the intention of studying city government and were told by the mayor that he did not believe in Woman suffrage but would recognize their claims to patronage by present- ing them with a package of garden seeds. Reporter omitted to ask just what the chief executive had in mind When he made this offer. A clue came | out a little later, however, when one . of the band of suffragette juniors {wished to know why the mayor did ot believe in suffrage and he * answered “I think women should tend _ to their housework ather than take art in local politics: 4 “Wouldn't you like to see New i Britain a cleaner city?” asked Mayor | 2Quigley of the girls, when they visited the council chamber to ask his honor about city government. Y sir,” the - girls | repHed' ' in | ‘chorus. ““Well, then,” 'he replied, *“when you go home and are around " the streets and back.yards pick .up the old tin cans and papers and other re- u keep this up you will be helping to make our city a more beautiful ne. Are you willing to do this?"* The . reply again was *Yes, sir.” To this his honor answered, “Well, then, in about & week I'll give each of you a pack- . afe of garden seeds which you can i plant in your back yards and have little gardens of your own.” The children were greatly' pleased at the i prospect and promised faithfully to elean’ up their yards and claim the ,seeds. Girls Quiz Quigley. _Not long ago a class of boys from 4 the Grammar school was given an au- il dience by the mayor and today the . girls made their Vvisit. They evinced mu h interest in the council cham- ‘when Mayor ‘Quigley s en- the room they applauded him dly. The first question was put w ‘him by Bessie Kopolowitz who - asked, “Your honor, what are some " of the things in your platform?” Quigley replied that his platform was based upon a more economical admin- istration and more competent officials. Another girl asked why the factories have such queer fire escapes. She was Told that they were simply excuses to cover the law but that it will not _be long before they are remedied. ‘Why Are Lights Poor? A‘lln Bessie Kopolowitz forged to the front and asked if it would not be better for the clty to have better ights. On being informed that it would she said: “Well, why don’t we have them then?” Mayor Quigley ex- plained that this end is to be ulti- mately obtained but because of the ‘5 .eapense entalled the work will have to progress slowly at first. Alice Hughes Complains. Alice Hughes, who lives at the cor- ner of Walnut and Arch streets, lodged | a personal complaint that his honer said he would look into. She stated < that there is a hydrant on Walnut street near her bedroom window and when the watering carts fill up the water leaks, runs into their cellar and makes it damp and wet. As a result her mother is lame and the whole family have colds, she said. She de- clares that complaints to the former president of the board of public works had been without result. Mayor Quigley advised her to speak to Chairman Humphrey and the Board of Health, He said he Wwould look into the matter himself as well.' Many questions were propounded by the class, amongst them being “How would a chamber of commerce aid the community?” “Why is New Britain's a part town and city government?" “What are fire zones?” “What do you think of Mayor Curley’s idea of hav- ing a board of managers?” “How do the terms of the mayoralty office compare?” “Are people compelled to lay a sidewalk if ordered to?” and “What are the duties of the building Inspector ?” City Clerk Speaks, City Clerk A. L. Thompsosn also made a few remarks, explaining his “duties and telling how that in 1871, by a majority of one vote, New Britain was made a city. He told otherinter- esting facts about the city and offered to answer questions in his office at any time. Both Principal French and Miss Brown thanked Mayor Quigley and Clerk Thompson for their courtesy in receiving the children and answering auestions and declared that they feel sure today's experience will do much towards teaching the scholars better citizenship. \ KILLED BY FALL, New York, May 14—Howard Jay- nott, a theatrical manager in charge ‘of ‘the staging of the Shubert produc- “{iong, wds Instantly killed today by a fall from the seventh floor of the hotel where he lived. NEW BRITAIN HERALD NEY BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1914 —TWELVE PAGES. HERALD “ADS" MEAN BETTER BUSINESS STABLISHED 1876. Mellen Testifies Despite Attorney General ’s Protest Former President of New Haven Road : Called to Stand by Counsel Folk in Billard Inquiry Witness Has Papers and Documents in Court— Hearing Adjourned. Washington, May 14.—Former President Charles S. Mellen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, took the stand today before the interstate commerce commission, in its inquiry into the New Haven's affairs. Counsel Folk called Mr. Mel- len despite the controversy between the commission and the department of justice as to whether the inquiry should continue, in view of the pos- sibility of the testimony rendering witnesses immune from prosecution in the courts. Hold Short Conference Mr. Mellen and his counsel retired for a short conference respecting the papers to be produced by the former president of the New Haven. Con- siderable delay was also experienced because of the necessity, in view of the commission, to make a change in the subpoena to Mr. Mellen. The original subpoena called only for such papers and documents as re- lated to the operations of the New Haven and the Billard company. It was decided to broaden Mr. Mellen's examination and a new subpoena was served upon him this morning re- quiring him to produce ali papers and documents in his possession or at his command concerning not only the Billard transactions, but also all relations with the New Haven and its subsidiaries. Adjourns Till Tuesday- Mr. Mellen’s examination today was brief, and his testimony had scarcely begun when an adjournment was taken until next Tuesday It was 10:46 a. m.,, when Mr. Me len ascended the platform and took the witness chair. The oath was aw- ministered to him by Commissioner McChord, Mr. Mellen responding in a firm resonant voice. Full Name Asked. Chief. Counsel Folk began his ex- amination by asking the full name of the witness. Mr, Mellen said: “My name is Charles S. Mellen. I reside in New. Haven, Conn., and am 63 years old.” “What is your occupation?” “I am assistant to the interstate icommerce commission,” replied Mr, Mellen with a broad smile. “You were subpoenaed and direct- ed to produce all papers and docu- ments in relation to the operations of the New Haven railroad,” suggested Mr. Folk. “Have you them with you?” In Counsel's Possession. “They are in possession counsel.” Counsel Crim stated that the papers and documents were in the court room and would be produced when needed. Mr. Mellen supplemented his coun- sel's statement. “I have all the papers here which I have been able to get. I have some other papers at my home and at Stockbridge, and such I will be glad to produce within a reasonable time,” In response to questions Mr. Mel- len told of his railroad career, from his clerkship on the Northern Rail- road of New Hampshire in 1869 at $26 a month until his presidency of the New Haven road. “When did you become president of the New Haven?” asked Mr. Folk. “I think it becoming to say at this point,” interjected Counsel Crim, “that Mr. Mellen is perfectly willing to give a full and complete history of *his connection with the New Ha- ven and his other transportation operations. ' In faet he courts the opportunity to do so. He desires the commission’ to interrogate him fully with respect to all these matters.” “When did you become president of the New Haven?” repeated Mr. Folk. Became President in 1903. “I became president about Novem- ber 1, 1903,” said Mr. Mellen. “Im- mediately prior to that time 1 was president of the Northern Pacific Railroad company.” ‘““What person or persons were re- sponsible for your being made presi- dent of the New Haven?” “I think the person chiefly respon- sible,” replied Mr. Mellen, ‘“‘was the late Mr. Morgan. I had met him when I was second vice president of the New Haven between 1892 and 1897 of my and had had pleasant relations with | him.” “Was there any arrangement made about salary?” “No, I did not know what my sal- ary was to be.” “What was your salary as presi- dent of the New Haven?"” “It was $50,000 a year for a time and afterward was $60,000 a year.” Examination Continues Sharply. Mr. Mellen's examination by Mr. Folk continued sharply. The for- mer president of the New Haven an- swered the running fire of questions and maintained his composure as the examination shifted rapidly from one branch of ‘the negotiations to the other. While the examination proceeded Mr. Crim, the personal attorney of Mr. Mellen, gave out a lengthy type- written statement giving Mr. Mellen's wversion of affairs. It reviewed at length the negotiations beginning in 1906 between the New Haven and the Grand Trunk, and the successive stages. Policy of Directors. Taking up again the examination Mr. Folk asked: “When you became president of the ! New Haven what was the policy of the directors in regard to obtaining the securities of trolley roads and steamship companies?” “They were getting control of such holdings.” “Did this policy continue and was it your idea?” “I was in accord with it."” Acquisition of Roads. Mr. Mellen then was asked re- garding the acquisition of roads soon after he became head of the New Haven. The first, he sald was the Central New England railroad and the Wor- cester and Connecticut Eastern Trol- ley company. The next proposition of this kind, to the best of Mr. Mellen's recollec- l.tion he said was the acquisition of the trolley companies in the city of New Haven. This latter deal, he said, was largely arranged by him person- ally with the president and attorney of the trolley concern. It was affected by an interchange of the trolley stock and New York, New Haven and Hart- ford 3 1-2 per cent. debentures. After Westchester Deal. Mr. Folk then took up the trans- actions leading to the acquisition of the New York, Westchester and Bos- ton Railroad company by the New Haven and Mr. Mellen was asked to tell what he knew about it. He said: “As 1 recall the details,” he said, “eight thousand shares of the New Haven were put in my hands in es- crow to be exchanged for twenty-four thousand shares of the Westchester stock. The Westchester people want- ed to'make the exchange at once, but our people were not willing to go ahead with the transaction until the matters in connection with the fran- chise of the Westchester road were settled and there were thirteen dif- ferent things in regard to getting the charter that we wanted settled.” Mr. Folk then asked if the value at that time of the 8,000 shares of the New Haven was not $1,000,000. “I think it was,” replied Mr. Mellen. “With whom did you deal in regard to the exchanges of stock to be made?” “Former Police Inspector Thomas F. Byrnes.” Due Bill Memorandum. Mr. Mellen was then shown a memorandum of due bills against him and was asked to tell what they were. He sald when in New York various @eople holding Westchester stock would come to him to get the New Haven stock or redemption value in exchange. He did not always have cash, or New Haven stock with him and could not always write a check. Ir cases when these people were not willing to wait, he gave due bills, ‘Witness then was handed the memorandum and asked to read off the due bills which had not been re- deemed. There were five of these, one of them representing ninety-three shares of New Haven and the others each 100, ‘“Where are these due bills, who has them ?” “God Only Knows.” “God only knows. They have been outstanding now five years' and my only hope is that I will not have to pay them all.” ‘“When people presented these for redemption did you know who they were or did you ask their names?” “No, I did mot know who they were. T recall paying ohe for $10,450.” “Did you know who he was?"’ “No, but judging from the shape of his nose I should say he came from the East Side.” “What was your idea in regard io Mr. Byrnes arranging all this?” “Well, I had a suspicion that the Westchester shares were scattered around in the hands of some people of influence.” “Politicians 2" “I do not know as to that.” Mr, Mellen was asked who had the power to grant the franchise of the ‘Westchester road. ‘Wanted Charter Amended. He said he thought this was in the hands of the board of estimate and apportionment of New York city and “had a hunch” that he was in touch with and could reach people of ing fluence in regard to having the changes made in the proposed char- ter. “I warted to reach the people that it was necessary to reach,” said Mr. Mellen. “I wanted to reach the devil or anybody else who could amend the charter.” Asked as to the date of the begin- ning of negotiations, Mr. Mellen said (Continued on Ninth Page.) | " Testifies at Inquiry f CHARLES S, MELLEN. NEW ENGLAND HEROES BURIED IN HOME SOL Vera Cruz Dead Laid at Rest With Military Honors. Boston, May 14.—Under grey skies New England today mourned her dead. The three men who died in/the service of their country at Vera Cruz and whose bodlas were buried in home | soil today were Dnnlex A Haggerty, corporal in the Marine Corps; Walter L. Watson, seaman, and Rufus E. Percy, Private in the Marine Corps. In the city of Cambridge, rich in its associations with the heroes of several wars, a grave was prepared for Hag- gerty. Watson’s body was,ylaid at rest in the little town of BastRam, on Cape Cod. At Highgate Vt., on the Canadian border, Percy was buried. The widely different surroundings in which the three men had spent their youth were reflected in the arrange- ments for thelr funerals. Cambridge, in the center of New England’s metro- pelitan district and the seat of one of the state armoriies, was able to honor the body of her son with a military ceremony in which thousands partici- pated. A company of naval militia gave the only touch of officlal display to the service at Eastham, where men, women and children who live beside the sea gathered to pay tribute to the youth whose sea-faring career in the navy had led to his death. Farmers of the rugged north country honored the memory of the young marine whose boyhood home had been in Highgate, and a company of the National Guard, with veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American wars, escorted the body on its last journey. For the funeral of Haggerty a solemn high mass of requiem, with railitary accompaniments, in = st Patrick’s Roman Catholic church, was planned, and the body was to be fol- lowed to the grave in Cambridge cemetery by a long procession of mili- tary and naval detachments, civic or- sanizations and carriages containing representatives of state and city. Governor David 1. Walsh was to ride to the cemetery with Captain DeWitt Coffman, commandant of the Charles- town Navy Yard; Congressman Fred- crick Deitrick of Cambridge and Mayor Timothy W. Good of Cam- bridge. The Town hall at Eastham was chosen for the Watson funeral, to be conducted by a Universalist clergy- man and burial was to be in the village cemetery. The Percy funeral was to be held in the Congregational church at High- gate Center, with interment in High- gate cemetery. $10,000 REAL ESTATE SALE. The Bridget Lee estate, through Cox & Dunn, today sold a brick block on Spring street and a two-family dwelling at the corner of Winter and Spring streets to Michael Wilk. It is said that the price paid was $10,- 000. The estate was represented by T. Frank Lee. WEATHER. May 14.— tonight Hartford, alr, continued and Friday, (O Conn,, cool / .been most cordial. RELIEF CORPS HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING 1250 Deeates Atend Conveaion| Held at Waterbary. MANY NOTED GUESTS PRESENT Reports Submitted Show Organization to Be in Splendid Condition—Mem- bership Has Decreased — Session Will Close Afternoon. Friday Waterbury, Conn.,, May 14.—The thirty-first annual convention of the Woman’s Relief Corps, Department of Connecticut, G. A, R., opened to- day at Second church with delegates in number to 250, and host of friends and guests of the department present. Delegates began arriving early in the morning and during the forenoon large numbers poured into town, and every corps in the depart- ment is represented. Ome Corps Disbanded. The morning session was given over to the introduction of officers and the appointment of convention commit- tees. Mrs. Lottie B. Griswold, partment president, reported that one corps had disbanded, Mathers, No. 23, at Deep River. The finances of the organization were in good order, she a reported, and while membership bas | not increased the work of the de- partment has not decreased. She re- ported that many official visits had been made throughout the state and the receptions given the officers had The convention will be in session until Friday after- noon. Among the noted guests at the convention are the Past National President, Harriet J. Bodge of Hart- ford, and Charlotte E. Wright, past national secretary and treasurer, * Report of Secretary. The report of the secretary, Mrs. Rose E. Parsons of Waterbury, given at the afternoon session showed that ! the membership of the (le])ur!m(‘nt stood at 3,502, a decrease over the roster of last year when it numbered 3,810. The decrease was due to many honorable discharges, transfers, suspensions, while death has removed 68 members from the ranks. Many old soldiers have been cared for, while the number of families that have been given aid has been large. The treasurer, Mrs. Florence L. P. Hayden, of Meriden, reported a sound financial footing, helped considerable by the generous donations of posts, corps and private individuals about the state. STIER RESIGNS HIS PLACE IN TROY, N. Y. Former Local Y. M. A. Official to Take Up Study of the Ministry Next Fall. C. W. R. F. Stier, formerly assistant secretary and educational secretary at the New Britain Y. M. C. A, who resigned his position in this city ten months ago in order to accept a similar position with the Troy, N. Y., Y. M. C. A, resigned his position Tuesday afternoon, thevsame to take effect on June 1. The former local Y. M. C. A, work- er gave as his reason for resigning that he is planning to enter the Union Theological seminary in New York to study for the ministry. Be< tween June 1 and the opening of « 1- lege in September Mr. Stier will spend de- | | before |to be arrested and would | take “GEN.” DRUMMOND APPEALS TO CARSON Suffragettes Seek Protection Arrest at Doors of Ulster Unionist Leaders. London, May 14.—"General” Mrs. Flora Drummond, leader of the mili- tant suffragettes, this morning pitched her camp on the doorstep of Sir Ed- ward Carson’s residence in Eaton Place, and informed the Ulster union« ist leader that she as a militant had come to him as another militant to seek his protection from arrest. Mrs, Drummond had been sum- moned to appear at the police court campaign of militancy and as she had made up her mind not to appear the magistrate she expectea remain on Sir Edward Car- son's doorstep and appeal to him for protection when the police arrived to her into custody. Mrs, Dacre-Fox, another militant suffragette, who been summoned to appear at the po- lice court nn a charge of inciting women to commit crime appealed to the Marquis of Lansdowne, unionist leader in the house of lords, at his residence in Berkeley Square. She { hammered at the door for a long time prominent also had jand caused the assemblage of a big | crowd before she was arrested by the pollce‘ NEW YORK AND BOSTON FOR SUPPLY STATIONS |Government Will Ship All Rations to Mexico From Their Ports. New York, May 14.—It is the in- tention of the government to make New York and Boston the two depots { from which supplies will be shipped | to Galveston or to Mexico for use of the army. In case more soldiers ‘are needed they will be taken by rail | to Galveston and from there carried to Vera Cruz or other points in Mex- ico. There are in reserve here 20,- 000,000 rounds of ammunition. Most of this ammunition will be taken to Galveston, where it will be ready for | emergencies. Ammunition and supplies from Governors Island are being loaded on transports Minnesotan, Panaman and City of Memphis, in South Brook- Iyn. | Most 'of the supplies will be taken to Galveston on the Minnesotan and Panaman. The Minnesotan was to sail on Friday, but orders were re- ceived yesterday for her to proceed to sea tonight. The City of Memphis is fitted for | will get away some time today. She, too, will take out supplies. The Panaman will be used princi- pally as a carrier of livestock. THRD CUP DEFENSE CANDIATE COMPLETED Strict - Embargo Enforced in All News Pertaining to Yacht. Boston, May 14.—The centerboard cup defense candidate, designed by Willlam Gardner and built at the yard of the George Lawley and Sons cor- his time at his home in Morristown, | poration for Alexander Smith Cochran N..& While In this city his work was of the highest order and he made many friends. No less successful was he in Troy and in remarking his intention of leaving General Secretary R. B. Reeves, of the Troy assoclation, said that his departure from the fleld is regretted, Mr. Stier had complete charge of the educational department and conducted the night classes dur- ing the winter. He was also active in the workings of the Glee club and the orchestra, HOSPITAL. Joseph Plube, the nineteen-year-old vouth who was struck by the Ber- lin dinkey yesterday morning, died last evening at the hospital. The fun- eral will be held Saturday morning at 8 o'clock from St. Andrew’s church. Burial will be in New Cath- olic cemetery. DIES IN MAY CENSOR PRESS. 1t is reported that some of the members of the board of health are considering 2 plan to censor all news that goes out from their meetings. It is said that Chairman Tallard will be the official censor of the board and that reporters will be barred from the meetings if they violate the cen- sorship. FAIR NETTED $928.59. The committee, which had charge of the United Swedish Singers’ bazaar, given in new Turner hall recently, reports that exactly $928.59 was real- ized from the affair, all of which will be contributed toward the fund for the Swedish Singers' convention, which is to be held in this city in 1916. of Yonkers, N. Y., was sufficiently completed today to go overboard. It was said outside the yard that the vacht, which may be named Vanitie, might be lowered without ceremony down the way on the afternoon tide. A strict embargo on all news per- taining to the yacht has been enforced for several weeks. Builders, design- ers, officers and crew have been pledged to secrecy and the shop where the boat has takén form has been guarded day and night, It has been | learned, however, that the hull is fin- ished, including the burnishing of the bronze plates of the underbody and topsides, but considerable work re- The steel mast is ready for step- ping and it is expected that as soom as the spar is in place and the stand- ing rigging attached the boat will be towed to City Tsland, where running rigging and saily will be bent. Tt is hoped that the yacht may be given several sall trials before the first of the Long Island Sound races on June 2, but there is a possibility that she may not meet her rivals, the Deflance and Resolute, before June 10, when a second serles of contests begin off Snndy Hook. BABB-MOREY. It is announced that the marriage of Miss Olive Morey, daughter of ex- Councllman C. A. Morey of Lincoln street to Nelson Babb, of Lake Con- gamond, Mass., will take place Sat- urday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Morey residence. Dr. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, will of- ficlate and only the immediate rela- tives of the young couple will wit ness the ceremony. After their hon- eymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Babb will iive at Lake Congamond. From | this afternoon in connection with the | declared that she | |a troop ship, and it is expected she [TAMPICO FALLS INTO HANDS OF REBE Mexican Federa's Blow Up 1icks Before Leaving clly. MILITARY AVITORS AGA‘IIEH | Reports That Huerta Has B Gen. Maas, as Commander of fcan Troops, Arouse Suspicion An Aggressive Movement. Washington, May 14.—Further co firmation of the fall of Tampico I the hands of the constitutional was received at the navy departmes today in a message from Adml Mayo, transmitted through Admi Badger. This report says the Mexiu federal gunboat Vera Cruz still wi up the river at Railway Bridge, | Admiral Mayo further reported tl the federal troops blew up their racks before retiring from the By 4 o'clock vesterday afterfioon said the firing practically had ce Ask An Interview. The captains of the Mexican fe ‘erll gunboats Bravo and Zarago which came down the Panuco riy: from Tampico vesterday afternoo have asked Rear Admiral Maye g an interview and he has inform ! them that he will receive them o | board the Connecticut. | Secretary Daniels. has given Admiral Mayo full power to | American warships up the Panuc | river to Tampico if, in his judgmen conditions should warrant such | tion,, Must Await Orders. Secretary Daniels explained while Admiral Mayo had full dl cretionary powers to take his ship back into the Panuco river, he woul not land any forces at Tampico, cept in a grave emergency, wi | specific orders from the departs It was explained that he probal { would place his hospital ships at disposal of the authorities at pico for the care of the wounded, gardless of their allegiance, { One reason for sending the A can ships back into the river, it explained at the department, was | cause of the hurricane season | is setting in along the Mexican | This makes it hazardous, partiou | for the small boats in the flotilla, and shelter will be in the river. Officials here do expect any objection to be made constitutionalist leaders to the I?ln ships occupying positions in t} river. New Chapter Added. The reported capture of Tam; by constitutionalists after a longed stubborn siege that ended Wi fierce fighting in the heart of the port added a new chapter today | the exciting history of the Mexi | Gituation, pointing to the possibilit | of developments that might grow of the rebel victory, d It was believed the constitutio ists immediately would move to port arms and ammunition thro Tampico for use in their south campaign. If that were perml some officials suggested tod Huerta probably would prof the halting of shipments of him at Vera Cruz was unjust. Commercial Relations Assured, Despite the possibility of such development the view was taken many quarters that the capture Tampico would dissipate emba circumstances created by the men to big foreign interests in the terrl] tory. President Wilson was expects to make representations to rebel lead ers aimed at resumption of operation in the oil field. Constitutionalist agent] | asserted the victory on the east coas would immediately relieve the inte: national situation. They declare G eral Gonzales would protect all fon eign property, thereby eliminating necessity for intervention. Carran agents claimed Gonzales’' victory the constitutionalists absolute con of northern Mexico and assured resumption of commercial rel between interior cities and the kets of the world, Unofficially, the fear was expi here that General Zaragoza's fed: might attempt extreme reprisals 0 004, mains to be done on the deck fittings. | their reported retreat from Tampie It was suggested that as they # back from the coast through the oll territory they might ignite tank of petroleum, directing its flow inti the river and threatening a disastro fire In Tampico. Military observ here stated that such a move was to be unexpected. General Gon: it was belleved, would send a force rebels In pursuit to check any sue attack. However, with a few hou start, it was pointed out that the treating Huerta soldiers could do t mendous damage. Oil wells s for miles back from Tambpico, a at many points there are huge volrs containing petroleum, Gen. Maas Deposed. Unofficial reports that Huerta yemoved General Mans, commander & the troops who were driven out o Vera Cruz during the American o cupation, and named as his General Pena, were recelved varying interpretations was expressed in some g it might forecast an ol (Continued on Ninth Page.)