New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 10, 1915, Page 11

¥ - /] NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 1915. THAW WILL TESTIFY IN IS OWN BEHALF lager of Staod Wi o Tel of Escaps from Matlcawan | New York, March 10.—Each of ‘the witnesses placed upon the stand ‘wday by the state in. its effort to prove its case against Harry IK. Thaw cand five co-defendants, on trial charged ith .conspiracy was, upon cross-examination, asked questions designed to indicate to the jury that ‘the slayer of Stanford White was of jound mind at the time ot ‘his escape. Although none of the witnesses was asked directly whether he considered Thayw sane, each was questioned close- ly about Thaw’s personal appearance, b manner of discussing current gfwics and of occupying his spare mo-, ients. TRe witnesses, most of them em- "ployes at the hospital, agreed that Thaw was always neatly dressed; that he never was violent and that he read many text books on various sub- jects and current novels. The state was expected to complete its case late today. i Thaw Has Bad Cold. Thaw had a stiff neck and a bad ¢old when he came into court today. It became known that his attorneys had made an attempt last night to . have their client taken to Bellevue hospita] from the Tombs. Such amove was opposed by the prosecution, and Justice Page decided that Thaw ¢6uld secure what medical attention he needed in the Tombs. The first witness today was Howard ' Barnum, gate keeper at Matteawan. gmum told of opening the gate to mit a milkman. He described /fhaw’s actipns just previous to that, nd »said. when the wagon entered Thaw managed to get on the side farthest from the witness. Barnum’s . story of now Thaw dashed through he gate and jumped into an automo- bile outside which sped away in a cloud of dust was identical with the ‘one he told the police on the day Thaw fled. Thaw will take the witness stand in his own behalf, his attorneys an- nounced today. 1 { Ciz‘y’ Itemns __J] Frank Glass, of 60 Beaver street, has made a complaint to the police that $35 and a black overcoat con- ining $4 were stolen from his home last Saturday. "The Portland Luther league will render a program at tomorrow night's meeting of the Luther league of the local Swedish Lutheran chuch. A fea- ture on the program will be an address by the Portland pastor, Rev. C. E. Erickson. NET DRAWS TIGHTER ABOUT SUSPECTS IN . IEBRIS MURDER CASE (Continued From First Page.) nized by many under the name of An- tonovas or Montvidas. These last two names are the names which a social- is speaker who appeared and spoke here a few years ago goes under, and who, it is said, is a brother of the man under arrest. “The correct name of the family is Montvidas, but in this country it is changed to Antonovas. The socialist speaker who in the past has visited ‘Waterbury is now in Chicago, studying it is believed, in some college of med- feine. While in Brooklyn, Moras visited mafy saloons and stores and met many of his'countrymen. With each ~one to whom he talked he had a dif- ferent birthplace and, according to many his statements were very con- tradictory, and no two were alike. 1 Sought By State Police. That he was in Brooklyn during the time the state police with their aides were searching in that territory for him is known. According to Muleskey it was while Moras was in his store talking to h'm one day that a Polish resident of Union City in the employ of the state police came into the store seeking information about the New Britain murderer: This Polish detective was much in evidence about the Brooklyn district at that time, and was known to be Is the employ of the state police be- cause of his prévious activities with them during some liquor raids. The detective also called at the home of Muleskey, where Moras' boarded and epomed, and on being informed that, an employe of the Waterbury hospital might be able to give him some val- uable information, he went in search of that party. He was sent to the hospital by a Lithuanian who works and lives with Muleskey. The Lithuanian became friendly with Moras and the two went out to- Wether occasionally, and attended theater or dance, Moras told boarder that he always got his mail at the post office. Although he claimed to be searching for a barber shop which he might purchase, Moras never exhibited any more money than some silver. Warned By Lithuanian Paper. After he had been living with the Muleskey family a few days, Mrs. Muleskey hecame dissatisfied with the new boarder because of the contra- dictory statements which he in- variably made. Shortly afterwards a newspaper printed for the Lith- uanian people is said to have con- a the | tained an item warning its readers to be on the lookout for Montvidas, who had swindled many people .in other cities by borrowing money, which he claimed Wi to be used in purchas- ing a business, but which disappeared almost immediately with Moras. ‘When Moras heard of this 'news article he went to Dvileckis, the butcher, and asked him for 'nis news- paper. Morag left the city soon after this. Moras ig described as being of me- dium build, about thirty years of age, smooth face, his mustache having re- cently been shaved off, black curly hair, and his face bearing pock marks. Wouldn't Attend Funeral. While staying at the Muleskey home/ he was invited by the boarder to attend Fatner Zebris’ funeral in New Britain, but this he declined to accept, The boarder did not go, but said he would go if Moras would go along with him. Moras Is sald to have spoken fairly good English, CHANGE IN ELECTION RULES IS DESIRED Repubiican Town Committee Wil: Considcr Amerdments. R. R. Healey, chairman of the re- publican town committee, has called a meeting for Monday evening of next week to consider two amendments to the primary election rules regulating the method of nominating candidates for the republican party in the city. The first is an amendment to Sec- tion 11, which will enable a voter to sign petitions for as many men as he may vote for on election day., He will, for instance, be able to sign peti- tions of two representatives from this city. The present ruling is as follows: ‘““No elector shall sign the petition of more than one candidate for the same elective office, but if it should appear that one or more voters had signed petitions of more than one candidate for the same office then, upon notice to that effect from the chairman of the republican town committee, such candidate or candidates are to have twenty-four hours additional within which time to obtain the required number of names and upon failure to do so his name shall not go upon the primary ballot.” The second is an amendment to Section 16, and aims to eliminate the necessity of a complete election ma- chine where there is no cortest. It is proposed to change the ruling so that the town committee may declare a man elected upon presentation of his petition in wards where there is no contest, For instance, an alderman and two councilmen will be elected from the fifth ward. If petitions are received for each of these offices and no com- petition is made, the town committee will declare the petitioners elected. A great saving of money will be made possible by this method. The ruling at present provides for a checker, a ballot box tender, a bal- lot tender, and four counters for each ward at from $4 to $5 a day. “The idea of spending a lot of money for polling expenses. when no election is necessary,” said Healey today, “is foolish It is necessary that five members out of tne six be present to pass the amendments. The primaries will be held on April 9 and will be open, as usual, from 4 p. m. until 8 p. m. The rules pro- vide for handing in the petitions five days previous to the primaries. As this day falls on Sunday this year, the petitions must be.in by 7 o'clock Saturday evening, April 3. MEXICAN RED CROSS APPEALS FOR FOOD For Starving Popalace in Mexico City---Famine Growing Worse Washington, March 10.—The Mexi- can Red Cross today appealed to the American Red Cross through Secre- tary Bryan for food for the starving populace in Mexico City. The appeal said the famine in the Mexican capital v growing worse. Secretary id the state department would co-operate with the Red Cross as far as possible. Developments in the Mexican situa- tlon today were ‘awaiting General Carranza’'s answer to the American note demanding an improvement of conditions in Mexico City. There were indications that the reply would be favorable, Conflicting despatches as to the exacuation of Mexico City during the last twenty-four hours caused much acubt. Precautionary Steps Taken, In the meantime, precautionary eps had been taken by the W ington authorities looking to the guarding of American interests | Mexico. United States warships were bhovering close to the shores of Mexico to enforce, if necessary, com- pliance with the American demands, and American citizens in Mexico Ci had been warned to leave because of the critical situation there. A feeling of confidence pervaded official and diplomatic circles here correct the American demands and situation, It was bel ed among officials that that General Carranza would heed the ! who are counted upon to afford proper police protection, the crisis | soon would be passed without serious difficulty, GERMAN SUBMARINE U-20 IS SUNK BY BRITISH DESTROYER (Continued From First Page.) number of Armenians who remain in Urumiah, Persian Armenia, were placed under the protection of the Américan consular officials. There is a consulate at Tabriz which is sixty miles away. Two thousand Arme- nians were locked in a church in Urumiah far safety. They were ill supplied with food, and many died from starvation and disease. French Official Report. Paris, March 10.—Via London, 3:55 p. m.—The report from the war office this afternoon is as follows: “North of Arras, in the region of Notre Dame De Larette, the night was quiet and the situation is unchanged. “The importance of our progress yvesterday in Champagne is confined. A violent German counter attack made on Rida 196 was vigorously re- pulsed, and we gained a little ground along the road from Perthes to Ta- hure. On the hill northeast of Mes- nil our infantry, after having carried the German works mentioned in the | last communication, reached a hill | beyond. Advance in Argonne. “In the Argonne, at Fontaine Mad- | ame, we demolished a blockhouse and | pushed our trenches 80 meters for- ward. Between Four de Paris and Bollante the enemy, attacking at four Pp. m., took from us trenches we had captured in the morning. However, a fresh attack gave us possession of them once more. The . enemy then attacked again and according to the latest information, the fighting con- tinues.” German Official Report. Berlin, March 10, Via London, 6 P. M.—German army headquarters today gave out a report, dated March 10, on the progress of the war which reads 3s follows: “In the western arena: The military activity has been restricted generally by snow and cold weather, and in the Vosges it had to be almost entirely discontinued. . Only in the Cham- pagne region has the fighting con- tinued. At Souain, after protract- ed ‘fighting at close quarters, the Bavarian troops were victorious, French Forces Dislodged. “To the northeast of LeMesnil the enemy at a certain point temporari penetrated our lines. After a deter- mined night engagement with French reserves which had been hurried up in support, and which were prevent- ed from attacking by our counter at- | tacks, we finally dislodged the ene- my from his positions. “In the eastern arena: A renewed attempt on the part of the Russians to advance on Augustowo resulted In failure. The fighting to the north- w of Ostrolenko continues. The fighting to the northwest and to the west of Przasnysz is assuming an as- pect favorable to us, and our at- tack to the northwest of Nowomiasto is progressing."’ MRS. R. M. DAME'S MOTHER DEAD AT 81| S. Mrs. L. Worthington Dies at Daughter’s Home—Funeral Friday. Mrs. S. L. Worthington, mother of Mrs. Robert M. Dame of Camp street, wife of Fire Chief Dame, died early today at her daughter’s home. She was eighty-one years old and had been failing rapidly during the past five weeks. | Besides her daughter, at whose home she died, Mrs. Worthington is survived by a daughter, Mrs. R. H. Blakeley, of Trenton J., and two sons, Frank W., of Terre Haute, Ind and Charles, of New Bedford, Mass. She also leaves two brothers, S. S. | Estee, of Attleboro, Mass., and I. Estee of Heath, Mass. The funeral will be held Friday morning and the remains,will be taken to North Bennington, Vt., for inter- ment. T —— Ruth Earle. Ruth Earle, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wililam Earle of ew Ha- ven, but formerly of this city, died today. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. Miss Annic Egan. Miss Annie Egan, aged years, died at 2 o’clock today at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Egan of No. 23 Hurlburt street. Be- sides her parents she leaves four si ters and one brothér. The fune will be held Friday morning at o'clock from St. Mar; church. In- terment will be in New Catholic cem- etery. » Frederick Frederick Beach, who formerly lived at No. 94 Franklin street in this city, died yesterday at his mother-in-law’s home in Winsted after a long and painful illness. While in ‘this city Mr. Beach was employed at the Union | Manufacturing company and the New Britain Machine company. He was a member of Washington Camp, P. O. 8. of A, and a charter member of the Uniform Rank. Besides wife he leaves one daughter, Mrs. H. Brown, of this city. Beach. | a his | 124 John McCartney. McCartney, aged father of Mrs, H. Chatfield, the well known | Main street newsdealer, passed away John with the evacuation of Mexico City by the forc of General Obregon and the occupation by Zapata's troops this afternoon at his home in Fln- wood. Death was the result of a | | and eleven jobs approved. | drews of the Chamber complication old age. Besides Mrs. Chatfield, the deceased man is survived by a son, Willlam McCartney, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Maude Gerth, wife of Ralph Gerth, manager of the Waterbury division of the Southern New England Telephone company. Mr. McCartney was born in Ireland, but came to this country many years ago and made his home in New Brit- ain for a long time. For years he con- ducted a wood yard where Fire En- gine House No. 2 now stands. He was a veteran of the Civil War and fought in many of the great battles of that conflict. RECOMMENDS CHANGE 10 BOARD OF HEALTH Would Hold Tencment Heuse Oc- Gupants Resp:nsibie for Yards. Dr. Reeks, at the meeting of the board of health last night, secured the bassage of a measure which recom- mends an ordinance change that will hold tenants of a two family house responsible for the sanitary condition of their back yards. Under the tene- ment house law the éwner of a three family building is held responsible for the condition of the yard, but in two family houses there is a chance to evade the responsibility. Dr. Reek's recommendation is to have the ordi- nance read similar to the snow and ice ordinance holding the tenants re- sponsible. The committee on examination® of plumbers will investigate and report at the next meeting on the question of the payment of plumber’s fees. The of diseases incident to | boards wants its fees paid at some nuni- | form time, but at present the plumbers pay only when they feel so disposed. A flagrant disregard for the plumbing ordinances was reported by the inspector and this matter will be thoroughly investigated and a prose- cution will be made. Dr. Reek’s Report. Dr. T. Eben Reeks, superintendent of health, presented his monthly re_ port as follows: Diseases reported: Scarlet fever, diphtheria, tuberculosis, whooping cough, and typhoid fever. Fumigations, rooms repainted or repapered because of infectious dis- eases. Laboratory report: Tuberculosis ex- amination seventeen of which four- teen were negative; diognosis of diph- theria of which two were positive and eighteen negative; release from diph- theria sixteen, for which eleven were negative and five positive; typhoid sanitary work; garbage seventy-six; garbage can covers, sixty-four; complaints about garbage; twenty-four; removal of garbage, ashes and rubbish none, removal manure, five; install manure recep- tacles, eleven; defective plumbing, eight; toilets, thirteen; new toilets, twelve; new lights installed, twenty one; ventilation, fourteen; connections with sewer, none; connection with city | water, none, closing up outhouses and | cesspools, three, none; remove animals three; order clean gardens, 191; re- pair plaster, three; paper, none, brok- en windows, one; dirty walls and ceil- ings, eight; bacteriological examina- tions, seventy-three. Plumbing Inspector’s Statement. Plumbing In#pector Weiant ported seven permits for work in new buildings and twenty.-nine permits for work in old buildings. Five examples of work in new buildings were tested re- old buildings and Fifty-six approved. in- were inspected in three/ jobs were reinspected. jobs in old buildings were Three pieces of sewer work were spected. g With the Milk Inspector. Dr. George Crowley, milk and food reported having given out five permits to sell milk, having col- lected thirty samples of milk and Analyzed them, of which five were be- low standard and one was adulterated. He inspected twenty-six barns and dairies and 326 cows. He also made 164 food inspections. The inspector found that those sell- ing milk below standard were: Jacob Shapiro, J. Miecyowski, A. Marchesi, the Warsaw Grocery company, M. Kederdovick and T. Tuskowski, the last named selling adulterated milk. inspector, IND FUNERAL., WILL ATT CUriform Rank P. O. S. of A. Will Go to Winsted Tomorrow. and Battalion, at Com- report members of will 53 All office pany A. First at their headquarters of F. H. Beach, at Winsted, Thur day, March 11,.by order of George \ Corbin Commandery, Na. Uniform Rank of P. O. S. of A, g The assembly call will be made at 9:15. The roll call will take place at 9:20, The time of leaving is 9:30 al m. Full dress uniform with white gloves, arms and hip guns. used, side will be overcoats, WILL ADDRESS PARENTS. A meeting of the High school Parents and Teachers' association will be held next Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock, when Secretary A. H. An- of Commerce Chambers of will fol- “Junior social hour will speak Commerce.” on A low Hen Party. Hundreds of hens throughout the state are busily engaged Jaying eggs for “The Busy Little Store.” Nati absolutely fresh. 27c¢ doz., 3 3-4 doz. for $1.00. Russell Bros.—advt. of | ghe Sixty jobs | Church street tomorrow to attend the funeral HARTFORD. FOR STOUT WOMEN PECIALTY. SUITS LAST CALL ON TROUSERS ! 0 and $3.00. Now . .$2.00 .. .%2.50 -$3.00 now Trousers were were $3.50, were $4.00, were $5.00 now now. .. and $6.00, Trousers Trousers sSHOP the new Spring Shapes in “King Quality” roes at $4.00. e SILK HOSE New Spring Silk Hose, in all colors. Sizes 9 to 12, 25¢ a pair; or box of 6 pair for $1.35. B SPRING SUITS For Men and Young Men, now on display, $14.98 to $35.00. e~ radJd AS All $1.50 Pa- Jjamas reduced to 98¢, GERMAN AUXILLARY CRUISER PUTS INTO NEWPORT NEWS, VA. (Continued From, First Page.) SHIRT SALE Al sizes i Men's $1.50 and $2.00 Shirts, now $1.19. Al $1 now 79¢; 2 for $1.50. Flannel Shirts at cost e CUSTOM DEPT. Now ready to make your spring suit. e~ WHITE COATS for Miss and Lady biggest for this $14.95 to Shirts The thing spring, $32.50. Tsing-Tau. She formerly was a regu- jar liner of the North German Lloyd. reached Tsing-Tauw shortly the outbreak of hostilities, and there | was equipped with naval guns and turned her into an auxiliary cruiser. | She sailed from Tsing-Tau - before | the Japanese attacked that port, and | early in November she was reported | off the western coast of South | America, where for several months she has been active in the pursult of British and French shipping. One of ber exploits was the sinking early in December of the British steamer Charcas off Chile, Trip Is Mysterious, The records do not show when shul entered the South Atlantic. Had she | come through the Straits of Magellan | the prevailing censorship might have prevented news of ber movements be- | coming known. Desiring to avoid the | straits, she could have come around | Cape Horn| ¢ | SUCCESSFUL BANQUET | Photographer Speaker of the Evening—Prize ¥. C. Beach, Pionecer Cups Are Awarded. About forty members of the New Britain Camera club assembled last evening in Murray’s studio to partake of the annual banquet, the most anti- clpated affair on the program of the club. § A supper, music and speeches, rwrtal'nlng to photographic subjects and matters in general helped to pass | a highly enjoyable evening. F. C. | Beach of New York was the principal | speaker. He is at present editor of | the Scientific American and is one of | the poincers 'of the photographie | field. His reminscencs of wet plate | days was very enjoyable | An appetizing menu was served. The A. Lewis presented the prizts for the best pictures sub- mitted in the competition as follow First, 5. W. Thompson, second, U. Dilon. The awarding of the cup the best carbon process photo wa postponed as the donor, O. A. Peter- son of Hartford was unable to be pres- | ent. Another cup was received from | the same source to be awarded next vear. The G, for a t speakers at the post-prandial exercises were J. A. Lewis, Toastmas- | ter, H. Start, Rev. F. L. Grant of | Plainville, . A. Sheldon, F. C. Beach E. W Rossherg E Rev Chapman. Patience gave lections. W Thompson, and | Paul Stahl and F. G. violin and zither we- BUILDING NOTES. Charles Johnson has had drawn for a garage at 488 street at a cost of $250. The tealty and Development company in- tends to erect a two-family house at | a cost of $3,000. build 'n on Beaver street $200. Fred Monier_ Jr., is planning the erection of a garage at 175 Mapie | ! strect at a cost of $250. X plans Chur t a for v after | council, date solidation and be | future. A banquet will be held and | Knight prominence wil be invited to speak | | Twenty-third Box Packed New Crbss society was sent out today from Title | building. Andrew Mascalo will chiefs wristlets and many other things made RICHTE NORTH STANLEY Bought, Sold an F. N. GILF STOCK BROKE 409-410 NATIONAL BA NEW BRITAIN DIRECT PRIVATE WIRE TO "Phone 1621. FINANCIAL DOWNWARD TENDENCY |™*exca ON STOCK EXCHANGE Cessation of Buying Movement Provokes Rencwed Selling members of change. Rep: March 10 inclined to National Bank Manuf: greater heaviness in today's initial Reading, Southern Pacific nited States Steel making frac- tional declines. Specialties moved irregularly, gains in American Lin- seed and Pittsburg Coal preferred, being offset by proportionate de- clines in American Tobacco, Great Northern Ore certifications and Amer- jcan Express. Traders seemed dis- posed to await the result of the New York state bond sale and the steel tonnage figures for February before taking a definite stand. Of the en- tire international list Canadian Pa- cific alone showed strength in the London market Close—Cessation of the buying movement in the final hour provoked renewed selling and prices yielded generally. The closing was irregular. March 10. Low. Close 39% 39% b4% 547 27% 28 205 v 64 .103% 102 L120% 120% 2614 Adams Express Aetna Nut Co Am Brass Co . Am Hoslery Co Am Hardware Am Silver Co | Am Thread Co Billings & Spe Bristol Brass Cf Broad Brook The Edward B Case, I. & B Collins Co ... Colt’s Arms Co. Eagle Lock Co Farmington R¥ Hfq Carpet Co Hfd Carpet Cao Hfd Eleetric Hfd City Gas Hfd City Gas Holyoke Water Internat Silven Internat Silve Johns-Pratt Oo! | Landers, 4 J R Montgon New Britain New D New Depal Natiohal Mad Peck, Stow & | Plimpton Mfg Pratt & Whitn Smyth Mfg Co' S N E Tel Standard Screw, Standard Screw | Stanley Rule & | Stanley Works Swift & Co Taylor & Fenn Torrington Co Torrington Co Traut & Hine . Wall Street, 10:30 a. m, —Standard stocks were High. Beet Sugar. ... Copper Can Locomotive Smelting Am Sugar .... Am Tel & Tel Anaconda Copper. A TS Fe Ry Co.. B & O. B RD.,. e Beth Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather Chino Copper .... 36 Chi Mil & St Paul 87% Union Mig Co Corn Products Co. 113% U.B Enveisph Del & Hudson U 8 Envelops BRIIR 4. 4 G i § Railroad Erie 1st pfd.... General Electric Great Nor pfd. Interborough Interborough Lehigh Valley Mex Pet Missouri NYC& Nev Cons NYNHE& Northern Norf & Wes Penn R R .... Pressed Steel Car n Cons Reading Rep T & 8§ pf Southern Pac Southern Ry Tenn Copper Union Pac Utah Copper U S Rubber U 8 Steel Westinginouse Western Union Am Am 361 140 115% 12% 140 1153 Hfd & Conn /| NYNH&H Banks and Aetna National City Bank ... Conn River Ban Conn Trust Co Pidelity Co First National Hartford Natiol .102 102 3 ¥ tford Trast L106% 10514 National Exch 26 26 Phoenix Nation 17% Riverside Trust Security Co .4 State Bank ..« United States New Britain To Mire Insuf Actna Fire .. Connecticut o Hartford ¥Fire Hfd Steam B National Fire Phoenix Fire . Standard Fire Life and pfd Pac H . s (2 120% 119 533 5 4 5 4% 68 5 63% Co 443 68 % 63% C IDE ON CONSOLIDATION Carmody Council Will Take Next Tuesday Evening. MAY DF Action ' Aetna Life Aetna Aceident 4 wittty ST Carmody | = Conn General has Travelers ..., summons meeting of Knights of Columbus, for Tuesday evening, in Eagles' hall The decide at that meeting advisable to consoli- other Knights of Columbus in this city. The officers of counci] are in favor of con- will recomend that it | A called 16, will it been March ounci] whether with ouncils ‘armody TO BUY WEIG . Appropriations By Among the e of finance and in next one for $511 for for the office of Measures James) of these was taol Herald, it being Britain does no purchased by and the bill sen originally inf chases at the tee on supplies but Chairman the matter T tis and it will propriations. The nec follows: Set & test grips welgh balance, $200; $20; set grain $3; set liquid o portable balane l weights, $51; to effected. Carmody wenty-fifth its near a national observe in the council will anniversary Columbus of of SHIP MILE OF BANDAGE By Red Cross War Relief Committee, The twenty-third box packed by the Britain branch of the Red he headquarters in the National bank The box includes one mile of rolled »andages, hosgpital socks, handker- knitted knee caps, twelve con- Jescent robes hospital shirts, s the ladies of the city for the war clief committee, ¥