New Britain Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1915, Page 11

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1015, "MRS. ANGLE TELLS STORY OF DEATH OF WALDO R. BALLOU (Continued From First Page.) tion, she said, and nervots condition. Ballou Called on Her, Asked whether she recalled Sunday, «June 21, she said she had gone to New York that day to fill an engagement there and later returned to Stamford to sing at a memorial service at Odd Fellows’ hall in the afternoon. She saw Ballou at that time and had a conversation with him. He called on her in the evening. They had dis- cussed plans for spending the follow- ing Sunday. She had company on the evening of the 22nd. Coming down to the 23rd, on the night of which Ballou was injured, the witness said she was at home all afternoon and assisted in various ways a Mrs. Barrett, who had moved into the building that day. She made arrangements to take a room with <Mrs, Barrett. She also advanced money to Mrs. Barrett to pay the rent for a month. Describes Her Attire. On that day, the witness said, she dressed in white, including waist, skirt, shoes and stockings. Later she changed to a black skirt and black shoes and stockings, ‘Witness, Mrs. Barrett and her mother had supper that night in the kitchen at the rear ~0f the Odd Fellows’ banquet room. “‘After supper,” the witness said, ““I went with the Barretts to their rooms. I;3id not do much during the evening. I asvashed out a pair of black stock- _ings.” F u Mrs. Angle identified a pair of black stockings, previously put in as evi- dence by the state. / “Had you worn these stockings that day?” asked Mr. Klein. “No.” “w{‘Where did you place them after washing them 7’ “I hung them over the radiator to dry.” That was her usual custom, she said. it left her in a » Mo Identifies White Stockings. Witness identified a pair of white stockings, another of the state's ex- hibits. She changed from white skt and shoes and stockings to go out with Mrs. Barrett, she said, dur- ing the afternoon. On her return she offered to assist Mrs. Barrett with some ironing, and took perhaps a * dozen articles to her room to do this. ‘Witness used an electric iron. . Mrs. Barrett was there for a time, but later sald she was tired and left. | «.T was disappointed that Mrs. Bar- rett did not stay,” continued the wit- ness. ““I then thought ‘I will call up Jimmy.' ” “Who was Klein. “Mr. Ballou,” said the witness and her voice broke. X Called Up Ballou. The witness continued: “I called upI ¥t. Ballou and he came over. The witness regained her composure as she talked. - “We greeted each other and talked about various things—nothing special. He left about nine. He asked if there wgs anything I wanted him to buy me, and I said no, After he left I went down stairs to Mrs, Barrett’s room, to leave the aprons ‘there, and found Mrs. Barrett and her mother in be(k I returned to my apartments in abou twenty minutes and after gathering up my soiled clothing for the wash wom- an” she did various other things about | the rooms, she said. Later Mr. Bal- Iou returned with a bottle of wine. bhis she placed on a table in the front jofit. As Ballou came in he said, agcording to the witness: _“Helen, T have been up town and had something to drink, and I have | not forgotten you.” ‘ Poured Out Whiskey. 'The witness said they sat facing €ich other beside the table and had some conversation. Ballou proposed y have a drink of wine, but Mrs. Angle said she did not care for wine and suggested that Ballou get some- ng else from the medicine chest. llou got down some whiskey and ured out a small drink for her and & larger one for himself. A brief recess was ordered at this Hif¥,' Mrs. Angle left the court room With her hand clasped in that of her father, Leonard Blondel. Resumes Her Story. . After recess Mrs. Angle resumed her story bottle remained on the table and the ddnversation continued. Mr. Ballou, she said, left when the ship clock that shie had, struck ‘“four bells” or about hdlf past ten. As he rose to go he re- marked that there was not much in the bottle, and suggested that they empty it and he would get some wine. s was done. At the door they had ttle pleasant conversation and then lou left, saying ‘‘Good night” as did so. “¥Tje witness said she then locked the | door and prepared to go to bed, first massaging her injured ankle. A Ilit- 1t¢ later she heard a noise. ¥ P Decided to Investigate. L “At first I thought it was Jimmy,” she said, but afterward she decided 1t could not be, as Ballou jfficient time to leave the building. Tiite™ she said, she decided to Investi- te. Her voice broke. ““At the foot of the stairs, blocking further progress, I came upon Mr. llou” she sobbed. *She told Miing to him, of trying to get him on feet. Jimmy?” asked Mr. Stumbled Over Hat.\ ‘I did the first thing that occurred pe” she said, in telling how she fl taken him down stairs and out to Bl sidewalk. She then rushed up rs, stumbling over Ballou’s hat on | way. She did not know at first jt it was Ballou’s hat but later rec- \lzed it as such, and saw that it After having the drink the | had had | of | was stained with blood. Something seemed to stop within her, she said. She threw the hat into the cedar chest and then, seeing the bottle of wine standing on the table, seized it and threw it smashing to the floor, as far from her as possible. The state had previously put in evi- dence a jagged broken brown bottle that was said to have contained sher- ry wine. Tells of Chief’s Visit. The witness then told of the visit of ! Chief of Police Willlam H. Brennan to her rooms, soon afterward. Chief of Police Brennan asked her had happened between Ball#l herself. ‘“Nothing, Bill” the witness said she replied, ‘“‘nothing."” She told of asking Chief Brennan to call up the hospital to which Bal- | lou had been taken. “He will tell | you about it,”” Mrs. Angle said she tola thé chief. Man She Doved Dead. She added in a broken voice ° that everything paled into insignificance in the face of th'e fact that the man she loved was dead. Asked How Chief Brennan had act- ed that night toward her, she re- plied: 3 “He acted as if ‘he thought I had done some dreadful thing to Mr. Bal- lon:" She was still on the stand at re- cess. RUSSIANS CAPTURE AUSTRIAN TRENCHES ATPOINT OF BAYONET (Continued From First Page.) and there are several places where the fighting still is going on. Russian Attacks Repulsed. “On the Orzyc, to the nartheast of Przasnysz, Russian attacks everywhere have been repulsed. There was an especially violent engagement for the possession of Jednorozek. Two thousand Russians were taken pri- soners. “South of the Vistula there is noth- ing to report.” Turkish Batteries Silenced. Paris, March 16, 4:45 a. m.—Sev- eral batteries of Turkish field artil- lery posted above Kum Kale, at the entrance to the Dardanelles, were dis- covered and silenced by British war- ships after a bombardment Sunday, says a special despatch from Athens. German Zone in Alsace, Berne, via Paris, March 16, 12:35 a. m.—A barbed wire fence ten feet high along which sentries are posted at frequent intervals now encom- passes the entire zone of German mil- itary operations in Alsace. Notices have been posted stating that anyone approaching within sixty feet of the fence or attempting to smuggle let- ters will be shot at sight. All for- eigners who have been permitted to remain in the district are compelled to | report daily to the commander. Russian Official Report. Petrograd, Via London, March 16, 8:13 A. M.—The following official “What | ! delphiaa, on March 1. despatch has been received from Os- sowetz: “The enemy has brought some of his batteries closer to the fortress be- cause of their obvious ineffectiveness at the longer range. The artillery of the fortress effectively shelled a column of the enemy, consisting of motors drawing artillery, provisions and ammunition. Germans Forced to Retire. “Fighting at moderate distances throughout Sunday and Monday, with" the advantage constantly with the de- fenders. Two German companies en- deavored to approach the frozen riv- er Bobr, but retired after being shelled from a distance of a mile. “Close to Ossowetz our scouts car- ried some of the enemy’s positions and at nightfall sent prisoners back into the fortress.” Russians Holding Front. Official reports from other follow: “Przasnysz: The Germans continue a violent artillery fire but their in- fronts fantry is unable to resist our attacks. We are h~'ling the enemy on almost the entire front with particular suc- cess in the wooded sectors bordering on the River Orzyc. “Bzura region The enemy is active at night, possibly reinforcing his ar- tillery. { Troops Using Skiis. “The Carpathians: Conditions are | extremely difficult for an offensive. | Owing to the deep snow troops can be moved only slowly. | beaten paths moving in Indian file | which involved heavy losses. Troops | on both sides are using skiis. In | spite of the conditions which exist | the Austrians continue their vain at- tempts to relieve Przemysl, where our heavy batteries are active.” FAREWELL PARTY. Miss Marion Shaughnessy was ten- dered a farewell party last evening at her home, 75 Austin street. Miss Shaughnessy is going to Peoria, Il She was presented with a beautiful | gold ring, the presentation address being made by Miss Hilda Carlson. A very pleasant social evening was spent, Yocal selections being sung by Miss Emma Anderson and Miss Hilda Carl- &omn, and piano selections being cffered by Miss Irene Markham and the hostess. Luncheon was served. TOQ TIATE FOR C!AQSSIFICATION. FOR SALE-—Thirty square feet of Marble; also milk and root beer contalner. 78 West Main street. 3-16-d2 i NOTICE. | EXCHANGE nice auto Klaxon horn. Box Conn. clock for 216, Berlin, 3-16-1ax The men use ! STRANGERS NOTICED FOLLOWING SLEUTHS (Continued From First Page.) Zebris and his housekeeper given by me on February 16. “I gave to Captaln Thomas Grace and Andrew Richardson of the New Britain police department informa- tion that had come to me wherein I was sure sald information, if fol- lowed up, would find at least one of the murderers. I told them where one of the men, Kelley or Krakas, was boarding and why I thought he was connected with the murder. Cap-. tain Grace immediately after I gave him this information hurried to the police station and inside of: thirty minutes after.I told him Officer Ma- { lone of the New Britain police de- partment and Officer Fisher of the state police called at the address I gave them, No. 33 Spring street, where Kelly or Krakas was board- ing. “I learned afterward that Fisher and Malone went upstairs Wwhere Kelly or Krakas was boarding. Kelly was out somewhere and after Of- ficers Fisher and Malone interviewed the boarding mistress they went away. Failed to Search Effects. ‘“Now I make the claim that the information I gave Captain Grace and Officer Richardson in regard to Kely being one of the murderers was correct and if the officers who called at the house, Fisher and Malone, had done their duty and searched Kelly's effects, evidence would be found that would prove beyond a doubt he was one of the murderers. “I have learned since that Kelly came in about ten minutes after the officers had gone .and on being in- formed by his boarding mistress that the officers had been there, he imme- diately proceeded to pack his suit case and got out. “This clue and the evidence I gave the officers would have secured the conviction of the murderer if the of- ficers had not erred in not waiting until he returned or at least have searched his effects. “I would be pleased to see you at any time you may say if you would care to hear where and how I got my information connecting Kelly witn the murder. “I have placed my claim in the hands of Attorney Joseph G. Woods of this city and he informed me,that he thought I had a good claim on the reward. “Hoping that you will your attention, T am “Very respectfuly yours, “BERNARD LYNCH. “Letter Carrier, “New Britain.” Krakas Is Identified. Wilmington, Del., March 16.—Peter Melba, alias Krakas, indicted yester- day by the grand jury on the charge of murdering Policeman Tierney, and who, according to a confession made by Bernard Montvid, took part in the murder at New Britain, Conn., of a priest and his housekeeper on Feb- ruary 8, was today identified as the man who pawned the murdered priest’s gold watch and chain in Phila- The identity was established by George W. Magg, a pawnbroker of Philadelphia. Magg also identified Montvid as a man who had called at his store about the same time. i SALARIES UP BEFORE THE COMMON COUNCIL Report of Committee Regarding As- sistants in Engincer’s Officc May Be Rejected. Jnusual interest is being expressed ‘n the monthly meeting of the com- mon council tomorrow nightras it is expected that some of the members will attempt to upset the report of the committee on salaries regarding the increases given to assistants in the office of the city engineer. Oddly enough the dissatisfaction is because of the small increases granted. The decision of the committee to grant $5 monthly additional vo the assist- ants has caused general laughter and it is expected that an attempt will be made to ‘raise the ante.” Another salary matter that may be disposed of is that of the remunera- tion of Sanitary Inspector O’Brien. At the February meeting Mayor Quig- ley voted twice and passed the in- crease in salary from $720 to $900. He later vetoed his own action and the veto was accepted, the original re- port of the salary committee being laid on the table for a week. It is whispered that the increase will be anproved of at tomorrow night's meet- ing. A resolution establishing the office of a permanent plumbing inspector by charter amendment will probably be presented and it is expected that Superintendent Reeks of the health department will speak in favor of the measure. Estimates for the coming year will be laid op the table for a week in ac- cordance “with a charter requirement. TALK ON FLUES. The New Britain Association of Sta- tionary Enginecers will hold the last of the series of lectures on “Flue Gases” at 8:15 tonight in its rooms in Booth's block. As usual the meeting will be open to the public. Tonight's talk will be a resume of the previous ones and a short sketch of continuous Car- bon Dioxide recorders. give this LARGER BALANCE OF TRADE. WasHington, March 17.—Secretary Redfield reported at the cabinet meet- ing today that preliminary reports in- dicate that the United States had a larger balance of trade last week than during any previous week in the his- tory of the country. He estimated that last week’'s balance would ap- proximate more than §$47,000.000. !’ City lterns 23 RO Leading star lodge, No. 23, O. S. of B, will hold a regular meeting this evening at Electric hall. A daughter was born at the hospi- tal today to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La- palme of 120 Wallace street. After the service at St. Mary's church at 7:30 o’clock tomorrow night twelve numbers of Irish music will be rendered by various members of the church choir. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Herman of Roberts street are recelving congratu- lations upon the birth of a son, who arrived this morning. Charles Radda of 48 Millard street and Marie Poppel of 296 Chapman street have taken out a marriage li- cense. Artemus W. Mason today sold land on Lincoln street extension to Charles Steppler. F. W. Wooster, candidate for coun- cilman from the third ward, is the first candidate to file his petition with the republican town committee. The papers were filed today. Events Tonight “Madame Lyceum. Vaudeville and moving pictures at Keeney's. Moving pictures at Fox Meeting of tne board works. Sherry” at Russwin of public Union labor mass meeting at Car- penters’ hall on Church street. Meeting of the standing committee of the Center church at the parson- age. St. Patrick’s social by Woman’s Benevolent Legion. Meeting of Washington L. Morgan lodge, K. of P. . Election of officers of junior di- vision of St. Mary's Tierney cadets. | Meeting of New Britain No. 738, Royal Arcanum, Meeting of New Britain comman- dery, V. O. G. C. Meeting of New Britain lodge, N. HL O B Meeting of Leading Star lodge, S. of B. Meeting of Clan Douglas, No. 130, Order of Scottish Clans. Meeting of Carmody council, of C. : Presentation of “The Girl From Porto Rico” by St. Joseph’'s Dramatic club, Boxing exhibition at Turner hall. BEGINS ACTION TO RECOVER PROPERTY Catholic council, K. Mrs. Lucy Cryne Starts Litigation Against H, P. Holmquist and E. M. Carter. Action was brought against Hjalmar F. Holmquist, of this city, and E. M. Carter, of Berlin, by Mrs. Lucy E. Cryne today in which she demands a foreclosure on Wallace street property and possession of the same, She has retained Judge J. E. Cooper and De- puty Sheriff Myron D. Stockwell served the papers today. . They are returnable before the superior court on the first Tuesday in April. In her statement Mrs. Cryne de- clares that on December 18, 1911 Holmquist owed her $4,200 for prop- erty he had purchased on Wallace street. Under the terms of the agree- ment he was to have paid her $20 per month for thirty-six months with the added interest. She claims that Holm- quist is in default for more than thirty days in the payment of the principal and interest. Carter, the other defendant, is said to have an attachment on the place. Mrs. Cryne demands that a recciver be appointed, that foreclosure pro- ceedings against the property be started and that she be given posses- sion. DISTRICT ANNIVERSARY, Swedish Lutheran Clergymen Convene in Waterbury. Dr. Ohman of this city will be in attendance at exercises to be held in Waterbury tonight and tomorrow night in commemoration of the thirty- fifth anniversary of the Hartford dis- trict and the annual mission meeting. Some one of the visiting pastors will conduct the Lenten service at the local church tomorrow evening, Rev. C. H. Nelson of New Haven, who was ordalned at the local church at the time of the Synodical meeting in 1907, will be a speaker at the an- niversary festival of the Sewing so- ciety on Thursday evening. An inter- esting program has been arranged for the occasion, S FOUR MEN HURT. New ' Bedford, Mass., March 16.— Four men were hurt, one possibly fat- ally, by a dynamite explosion today. In excavating for a new theater, one of the workmen accidentally struck stick of the explosive with a pick axe. TWO STOREHOUSES BURNED. Central Falls, R. 1., March 16.—Two storehouses of the Blackstone Stock- ing company were burned today with a loss of $60,000. The buildings were filled with manufactured goods ready for shipment to the allied armies in France. TALCOTT RUSSELL RESIGNS. Hartford, March 16.—Governor Hol- comb this afternoon, accepted the resignation of Talcott H. Russell of New Haven as compensation commis- sioner for the third gistrict. 1!l health was given as the reagon for resigning. l were the pall bearers, i HARTFORD. SUITS FOR STOUT WOMEN A SPECIALTY. EVERY DAY ‘We carry a complete line of sults for stout men in the proper styles and materials. $14.98 to $30.00. Good full size shirts in all the neat patterns and materials up to size 20. $1.00 and $1.50. Several styles in collars up to size 20. 2 for 25c. piece all Underwear in both two garments and union suits weights. 50c to $2.50. The sensible, comfortable prop- er shoe for the stout man is the King Quality, $3.50 to $5.00. The shoe is an important item for the stout man and we have the shapes he should wear. MAYO SUED FOR $15 000. Miss Wahlers Brings Civil Action Against New Haven Manufacturer. New Haven, March 16—A ci¥il ao- tion to recover damages was brought by Susanna Wahlers against Virginius J. Mayo, her former employer, today, the amount sought to be recovered | being $15,000, and the writ also de- | claring that an assault was commit- ted. Mayo was the employer of Miss Wahlers, who was a stenographer in his office, as was Lois Waterbury, who is the Mrs. James Dudley of Brooklyn, | the wife in Mayo's dual personality, | and Lillian May Cook who killed her- | | self recenty. Yesterday, Miss Wahlers had Mayo arrested on a body writ, the charge in- volving the question of paternity of Miss Wahlers child. Attachments | made today were on $35,000 worth of | property standing in Mayo's name. TOE DANCER HERE TONIGHT. WVaudeville Act For Intermission in | “The Girl From Porto Rico.” | The advance sale of tickets for “The Girl From Porto Rico,” to be given tonight by St. Joseph's Dramatic club in St. Joseph's hall insures a large | crowd for the club’s performance. The scenery and stage settings were completed this morning. The members of the club have rehearsed faithfully for several weeks and feel gonfident of success. Mss Bernce La Montange of New York, a ten year old toe dancer, will | glve a vaudeville act between the first and second act. WONG LIN FI y A i o o For Having Opium in His Possession. —Also $500 For Evading Duties. | New Haven, March 16.—Wong Lin, who kept a restaurant in Hartford, and has been on trial in the United States court on charges of dealing in opium, of manufacturing opium and of eyading customs duties in this drug, was fined $10,000 for having opium in his possession by Judge E. S. Thomas today. A fine of $500 was given on the count for evading cus- toms dnties. | The jury found the defendant not guilty on the charge of manufactur- ing opium. Wong Lin is committed to the Hartford jail. He can serve thirty days and then apply to take the poor debtor's oath. POOL CHAMPIONSHIP. The first of a series of three games of pool for the city championship will | be played tonight at 8 o'clock, the | Pioneers and the Elmores contesting. | The Ploneers’ line-up will be: M. Noonan, C. Hickey, F. Spitzell and E. Olson. The Elmores will be repre- sented by F. Brayne, T. Martin, D. Mack, J. Smith and D. Descola. MAY SUE STOCKHOLDERS, | New Haven, March 16.—A decree was signed by Judge Thomas of the | federal court today which will per- mit the receiver of the Gilbert Trans- | portation company to go into the state courts and sue to collect from stock- helders $300,000 to pay the debts of the company. i AMUEL BOWLES BURIED. Springfield, Ma March 15.—The funeral of Samuel Bowles, editor of | the Springfield Republican was held this afternoon in the Church of the Unity. The body was cremated. Mem- | bers of the Springfield Republican stafl | Chino Copper. . MEMBERS Represented by E. W. LD AMERICAN H STANLEY W( LANDERS, FR AMERICAN H( 409-410 NATIONAL B NEW BRITA DIRECT PRIVATE WIRE "Phone 1621. FINANCIAL PRICES UNSETTLED ON STOCK MARKET Special Shares Affected by Mod- erate Liquidation. New York, March 16, Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.—Specialties were again more prominent than the active or seasoned issues at the outset of today’s stock market operatons. The minor coppers, Alaska Gold, Central Leath- er, motor shares made general galns, while leaders were slighty lower or unchanged. Later Bethiehem BSteel and Texas Company were added to the list of higher prices, the former ad- vancing 2 points. Reading's uncertain courge reflected current gossip con- nected with its future dividend pros- pects. Some very substantial reces- slons were recorded by our stocks in London, notably Canadian Pacific, Reading and Union Pacific. Close—Special stocks were further affected by moderate liquidation and standard shares made but slight re- covery from their low levels. The closing was heavy. New York Stock Exchange quota- tions furnished by Richter & Co., members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. W, Eddy, National Bank bullding: March 16. Low. Close, 40% 40% 63% b4% 27TY% 27Y% 63% 64 102 102 119% 120% 26% 26% 95% 95% 665 67 861 865 57% 1591 33% 41y 351 861 High. Am Beet Sugar.... 413 m Copper b4% 273 4 Smelting . . B4 Am Sugar . .102 Am Tel & Tel. 1203 Anaconda Copper.. 261% ATSPFe Ry Co.. 96 B & O..., BRT Beth Steel Canadian Pacific Central Leather. “hesa & Ohio Chi Mil & St Paul 86% Corn Produets Co 11% Distillers Sec 85 Erie 2 Erie 1st 37% General Electric ,.1391% Great Nor pfd....1156 Interborough ..... 13% Interborough pfd . 60% Lehigh -Valley ....134% Mex Pet 671 Missouri 11% NYC& Nev Cons NYNH&H. NYO&W... Northern Pac Norf & West Penn R R . Pressed Steel Car. Ray Cons Reading Southern Pac Southern Ry Southern Ry pfd Tenn Copper Unjon Pac .... TUtah Copper U 8 Rubber Co U S Steel . U Steel pfd Westinghouse . Western Union 663 105 83 1% 51% 24 % 103 100% 105 % 28% 17% 143% Pac H HARTFO! EXCE Hartford tions, furnish members of change. Rep Nationa) Bani Manufac Adams Exp: Aetna Nut Co.| American Bral American o Amer Hard Amer Sijver Amer Thread Billings & 8p Bristol Brass ( Broad Brook C The Edward C L & B Co. 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Aetna Acci and Lial Conn General Life Travelers .....-..» OPENS NEG Washington, MIDDLETOWN PASTOR VISITS, Rev, C. A, Anderson of the Swedish Lutheran church in Middietown was a visitor at the New Britain General hospital yesterday. He came here especially to see Axel Larson, one of his parishioners, who underwent a serious operation here last week. | van Rippard, informally opened state department tg hat action may b "nited States and obtain an ameliorat] tions lald down in in-council, Connecticut Trust and Safe Depos A STRONG, RELIABLE CORPORA' organized and qualified through years o trustworthy service, to act as Conservator, Executor or Administrator. CAPITAL $750,000. SURPLUS Cocnecticut Trust and Safe Depost M. H, WHAPLES, Pres't, HAR'