New Britain Herald Newspaper, April 24, 1916, Page 1

'HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERALD “ADS” M | BETTER BUSIN e PRICE THREE CENTS, NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, MONDAY, APRIL 24, 1916 —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED U. S. TROOPS WILL REMAIN IN MEXICO TILL CARRANZA PROVES COMPLETE POWER Will Maintain Military Status’ Quo South of Border Until President of De Facto Go ernment Shows He Has Situation Under His Com- mand. DELAY AFFORDS TIME FOR FURTHER PARLEY Clash Between American Soldiers and Carranzistas at Satevo Reported— Natives Believe Expeditionary Force Has Been COrushed Because Chase of Villa Ys Halted—Redistribution Of Troops Is Almost Complete. Tashington, April 24—Administra- tion officials today looked to General Funston to carry out plans for redis- position of the American troops in Mexico. 'The plans approved by President Wilson and Secretary Bak- er were the outgrowth of conferences between General Funston and Gen- eral Scott, chief of staff of the army who went to San Antonio as Secretary Baker’s personal represen- tative. The plans were interpreted general- ly to mean that the United States is prepared to maintain a military sta- tus quo beyond the international line until the Carranza government has demonstrated its ability to extermin- ate Villa and his outlaws. Meanwhile it is understood the American forces will be so placed as to safeguard American border towns by virtually doing police duty in the territory im- mediately south of the border where Carranza has been unable to prevent brigandage. The troops would form a wall against which the soldiers of the de facto government could drive the bandits from the south. Redisposition gives the state partment the opportunity to counter proposals to Carranza, has asked for a withdrawal of the American soldiers. The department can now urge Carranza to show greater co-operation as a means to secure the early withdrawal. Under the plan the men and horses of the advanced columns will be given a much needed rest. General Scott is expected to re- turn to Washington in a few days. de- make who El Paso, Tex., April 24—Early to- day the local police received a re- port that fighting had begun between Carranza and American forces at Satevo. The information is said to have come from influential sources in Jau- rez. The police believe the report to be true. It was said that several negro soldiers had been Kkilled in the fighting. At Fort Bliss nothing had been heard of the reported clash at Satevo. An immediate investigation was start- ed. Neither General Bell at Fort Bliss, nor military. headquarters at Colum- bus, N. M., had any information early today regarding a Mexican report that American negro ldiers had an engagement with civilians at Satevo. The report, which is not credited, said several negroes were Kkilled. Roving Bandits Are Feared. El Paso, Tex., April 24—Anxiety was expressed in military circles here today over reports from the interior of renewed activity on the part of the numerous small bands of bandits jwho are roving about northern Chi- huahua. In the mysterious manner in which news is transmitted in Mexico in re- glons where there are neither rail- roads, telegraph or telephones, peons have heard that the American troops are to be withdrawn from Mexico. The halting of the operations of the expedition force has confirmed their belief in the truth of the story, which they have interpreted as a crushing defeat of the “Gringoes. As far as is known here mone of these bands number more than fif- teen or twenty men and the majority of them are much smaller. Their importance, as seen by army offi cers, is that their depredations will drive the masses of the people, al- ready almost destitute, to depredation and that a serious outbreak will oc- cur which will involve the American soldier: Tl Paso is walting eagerly today for some enlightenment from Washington as to the plans of the army depart- ment. So far as the border is con- cerned, the news that the iroops are not to be withdrawn from Mexico, at | least for the present, was most wel- come, but there was considerable speculation as to what yesterday’s an- nouncement from Washington reaily meant. Inaction May Prove Valuable. An American who is considered one of the best authorities in El Paso on Mexico, expressed the opinion today that a cafmpaign of comparative in- (Continued On Eleventh Page.) R FORCE 1S READY FOR EVENTUALITIES Redistribution of Troops South of Rio Grande Nearly Completed. San Antonio, Tex., April 24.—Moves in Major General Funston’s plan for a redistribution of the American troops in Mexico are being made to- day by Gen. J. J. Pershing, com- mander of the punitive expedition. Details of the new plan have been carefully guarded by Gen. I‘unston and Gen, Scott, chief of staff of the army, but it was indicated that it does not provide for the running of a new main line of communication, or of the establishment of a new bor- der base. It is understood that Gen- al Pershing will be instructed to call in all mobile detachments except those doing scout duty and enter on a period of recuperation. The line now extends as far south as San Antonio, Chihuahua, a station on the Northwestern Railroad, a short dis- tance west of Chihuahua Gen. Pershing has his temorary headquar- ters at' Namiquipa. Over night reports from Gen. Per- shing made no mention of fighting at satevo, as was reported at El Paso. Col. W. Brown, Major R. L. Howze and Major Frank Tompkins are in the vicinity of Satevo, however, and it was regarded as not unlikely that the reports that they had been at- tacked there was true, + The redistribution of the American forces in Mexico as planned by Major General Funston had been in a large measure completed, it was learned here today. The troops are now concentrated in strong units along a line of communi- cations said to be not much mor2 than 250 miles long. Reinforcements also are gathering at Columbus, N. M. Ready to meet any eventnality, the American expedition will now main- tain a military status quo, while dinlo- matic negotiations go forward at ‘Washington. The pursuit of Franecis~ «co Villa is over, in the bellef of army officers at Fort Bliss. They believe the troops will now engage th wandering bands of Villa ban roam around Chihuahua ‘While the expedition is at its main bases it will recuperate from the rig- ors of its rapid dash southward. Official admission has be2n made that the advance forces have been taken out of the zone where dislike for the American is most intense. This withdrawal is designed to prevent clashes during the diplomatic negotia- tions. ST. MARY’S PARISH Solid Gold Chalice Valued at $2350 Given by Children for Parents— One of a Set of Three. At the various masses in St. Mary’s church yesterday, Rev. John T. Win- ters announced the presentation of a handsome gold chalica to the church, the name of the donor through modesty on part of the fam- ily being withheld. The chalice was used yesterday for the first time. The gift is one of the most beauti- ful articles of its kind ever seen in this city, being the last of a set of three, the other two having been pre- sented by the Catholic university faculty to Bishop T. J. Shahan at the time of his elevation to the bishopric and the other by his parish- ioners to Bishop Mundelein in Brook- lyn when-he was raised to the bish- opric of the Chicago arch diocese. The chalice is of solid gold and is valued at $250. It is studded with pearls and rubies and on the cross which is set in the base, a handsome diamond is mounted. There are also a number of beautiful stones set in the node of the chalice. On the base of the chalice are sculptured in- cidents in the life of Christ. On the bottom of the chalice are the names of the donors. CARRANZA REQUESTS AN EARLY ANSWER Mexican President Grows Nervous Over Delay of United States in Replying to Note of April 12. ‘Washington, April 24.—Gen. Car- ranza has asked for an early reply to his note of April 12 suggesting that American troops be recalled from Mexico. This was learned officially today in connection with the fact that Tliseo Arredondo, Mexican amba dor designate, sought an _interview with Secretary Lansing. State de- partment officials declined to discuss the matter. The Mexican embassy stated that through Mr. Arredondo so far as known there. It is understood to have been mude directly by Gen. Carransa through Special Agent Rodgers at Mexico City. A %eply also would Le sent through Mr. Rodgers. main ; | it small | fRat Liime 1 GETS HANDSOME GIFT | the request had not veen transmitted | MCOMES T0 QUIT AFTER CONVENTION Chairman of Democratic National Committee Will Retire 1S LOYAL T0 PRESIDENT In Letter to Wilson Says Hc Assured of Former's Victory in vember—Announces He Has Formed New Law Partnership. ‘Washington, April 24.—William F. McCombs, chairman of the demo- cratic national committee, today notified President Wilson that he will be unable to continue in present position after the demo- cratic national convention in $t. Louis, and will be unable to direct Mr., Wilson's campaign for re-elec- tion. Replying to Mr. McCombs’ the president expressed regret. B. Lynch, national from Minnesota, ceed Mr, campaign. Mr. McComb the president: j'I have just formed a new partner- ship for the practice of law, will become effective on the first of May. The change will nece: devoting substantially all my time to my profession. My political activi- ties must be largely curtained. My arrangement, however, will justify my proceeding through to the end of the convention at St. Louis, “In view of the party precedent that the nominee for president is re- quested to indicate his preference for the chairmanship of the national committee and in view of the unity of sentiment for your renomination. I am writing you at the earliest possible moment to let yvou know that T could not under any circumstances assume the leadership of the coming mocratic campaign. in the thought, however, that there are hosts of able and true men who can very readily take my place. “The democratic organization is loyal to your policies and purposes. letter Fred committeeman is expected to suc- McCombs and conduct the wrote this letter to ‘We all feel assured of a triumphant | result for you and for the par nominees throughout the country in + November, “For five years now I have been in the active service of the party and is with a keen feeling of regrot that T am forced to conclude my activities are of necessity to be more limited If within the limit of my can Dbe of assistanve be as- sured that T am always available.” President Wilson’s Reply. The president replied as follows: “I have your letter of April 20, ap- prising me of your inability to re tain the chairmanship of the demo- cratic national committeeman for the 2pproaching campaign. “I fully appreciate the necessity vou feel yourself to be under to re- sign after the convention shall have been held in June; I know that you would not have reached such a de- cision had not your new husiness obligations made it unavoidable. I Go mot feel at liberty, therefore, to urge you to make the sacrifice that a retention of the chairmanship would in the circumstances involve. You have made many and great sacrifices already for the party and I know that T am speaking the senti- ments of all loyal democrats when I express the very deep appreciation T have felt of the great service you have rendered. I am sure that the greatest regret will be felt at your retirement and that a host of friends will join me in the hope that vour new business connections will bring you continued abundant success.” Mr. Lynch, suggested for the chair- manship, is at present chairman of l?‘.e executive committee of the na- tional committee and is actively in charge of preliminary work for Mr. Wilson's renomination. Homer S, Cummings, of Connecticut, vice chairman of the national committee, and Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to the president, have also been men- tioned as possible successors to Mr. McCombs. CHILD CHRISTENED AS DAD JOINS NAVY Chester W. Willys Leaves Today For Newport—Infant Daughter Christened Sunday. Chester W. Willys today left with twenty-one other naval recruits for the United States naval base at New- port, R. I, following his enlistment in that branch of the government ser- vice last week. Mr. Willys is a well known young man and in enlisting for his country’s service he has had to leave his young wife and daughter at home in this city. that his baby christened vesterday. daughter, Ruth, was at St. Mark’s church onl Mrs. Willys was formerly Miss Bessie Thompson and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Benjamin Thompson of 481 Park street and will make her home with them. With their infant daughter, Mrs. Willys went to Hartford this afternoon to see her husband start on his journey. Mr. Willys was formerly an enlisted man in the state militia and was a corporal in Company 1, t regi- ment, C. G. His brother, Feels | his | which | tate my | T am happy | It was a peculiar trick of fate | 3 Lionel | | Willys, has also enlisted in the navy. POLIGEMAN SHOOTS TWO IN LABOR RIOT { Felled By Brick, He Fires on Mob | Which Stones Workmen | TWENTY ARREgTS MADE Deputies Club Their Way Through Pickets at Westinghouse Plant in | Pittsburg—=24,000 Mine Workers Out of Employment. Albany, N. Y., April 24.—A police- man, felled by a brick thrown by a | striker, today shot one man, prob- | ably fatally, and wounded another less seriou Several men were more or less seriously injured Dby | rissiles. The trouble originated when a { band of 300 strikers from various trades attempted to induce masons to jeave work on a parochial school Failing in their efforts, the striker tried to drive the workmen away by throwing bricks. The policeman, who with drawn revolver had or- dered the strikers to leave, was struck in the breast by a brick and fired his first shot while falling to | the ground. Neither of the rectly responsible for though the police say ported dying was among sailants of the workmen. Police reserves dispersed the crowd after making twenty arrests. Militia on Guard But Not Needed. Hastings-on-Hudson, N. Y. April £4.—With state militia guarding the approaches to the munitions making plant of the National Conduit and Cable company, the shops reopened today after being closed since early st week because of rioting attend- | ing the strike among two-thirds of the 2,800 employes. None of the strikers returned to their places tq- day and the plant was operated by A the skilled workers, who had re- |'mmained loyal, assisted by a few men { Wwho were taken on. | o attempt was made by the | strikers to interfere with the com- | | | men shot was di- the shooting, the man re- the as- i i | I | i l f \ | | | | \ pany’s plans. The number of troops in the streets was reduced but no announcement was made as to when the militia would be withdrawn en- tirely. It was reported here today that em- ployment agents representing manu- facturing plants in other cities were offering strikers who are experienced workmen better wages than they had been receiving as inducements to get their services. Sheriffs Club Pickers. | High TEACHER SECRETLY - WEDS H. 8. ATHLETE Miss Kibbe and Mr. Tuthill Mar- ried Quietly in Medtield, Mass. JULY 17, 1915, THE DATE Groom Explains Today They Agreed | to Kcep Event a Secret—DBride Was Assistant Instructor in Manual Arts Here. Albert Gedney Tuthill, son of A. C. Tuttle of 14 Camp street, a former High school athlete and well known among the younger element of the city in that connection, was mar. ried to Miss Merle Alberta Kibbe, school teacher at the latter i‘ ALBERT GEDNEY TUTHILL. 1 From Photo Taken When He Was { Member of N. B. H. Champion | Basketball Team. 24.—Deputy plant of the Pittsburs, April heriff: ardin the Westinghouse IElectric Mfg. 0, at I2ast Pittsburg, where 13,000 men are on strike, used their clubs this morn- ing to force a way through crowds of strike pickets for workmen trying to enter the shops. There was much disorder before the deputies were called but it was said that between 2,000 and 3,000 men succeeded in getting inside the works. One of the principal entrances to the works is by a bridge owned | jointly by the electric company and | the Pennsylvania railroad. Threats to dynamite it were heard on the streets, and a strong force of rail- road detectives was at once detailed tc guard the structure. Ail saloons in the village were closed for the day. This precaution was taken as this is pay day and some $700,000 is to be distributed among the workmen. 24,000 Out of Work. Pittsburg, April 24—Work was spended today in more than sixty mines owned by the Pittsburg Coal company, employing 24,000 men in this vicinity, as the result of the crder issued Saturday by President Van Bittner and the executive board of District No. 5, United Mine Workers of America. The suspension results from a disagreement over the local application of the recent inter- state agreement made in New York, allowing miners a five per cent. in- crease in wages, Will Not Reduce Hours. Pittsburgh, April 24—Seventy-six metal manufacturing companies whose plants are located in Pitts- burgh and the surrounding boroughs, announced through a signed state- ment today that ‘“after due consider- ation” they would not reduce the working hours in their respective shops. The companies said to employ a total of almost 100,000 men consider- ed the eight-hour question at a series of meetings. Wage Raise in Norwich. Norwich, April 24 —Announcement was made today by the company that effective May 1 the employes of the Shatucket Cotton company, number- ing between 500 and 600 will receive se in wages. The amount of se is not stated. The employes were given a five per cent. raise last January. ——— e WEATHER. Hartford, Avvil Hartford av v tonight and 1 — For ty: Cloudy Tucsday. B | cate received here today | clerk of Medfield. ! ha) Medfield, Ma July 17 of Official ‘information in the form of a copy of the original mar- riage certificate, was received here today by City Clerk A. L. Thompson. Mrs. Tuthill until recently sistant to Joseph Wiseltier, instructor home in | last AT, | in manual arts in the local schools. Of late rumor that the couple had been married was frequent, but neither saw fit to admit that the ceremony had been performed. At present M Tuthill is employed as a clerk at Rus sell & Erwin’s and they are making their home with Mr. Tuthill's parents. Marriage Cer Here. The copy the marriage certifi- is officially seal of the town It further certifies the marriage was performed by Rev. Horatio E. Latham of Medfield and that in compliance with the laws of the state of Massachusetts ten days’ notice of intention to marry was given with the town clerk there. This was on July 7, 19 stilman J. Spear the town cler! that place and his signature is attached to the docu- ment. The bridegroom gave his residence as Medfield, his age as 21, and his birthplace as New Haven, Conn. The | bride gave her age as 26 years and her residence as Medfield. Mr. Tut- hill gave his occupation as a student. Agreed to Keep It Secret. When first questioned concerning the marriage today, Mr. Tuthill was still unwilling to admit the fact, but when convinced that a copy of the certificate had been received here, frankly corroborated the facts in de- tail and said the reason no announce- ment had previously been made was due to an agreement he and his wife entered into at the time. 1t was their desire to keep the fact a secret aslong ible, he said. Mr. Tuthill while a student in Jiigh school was a member of cham- pion football and basketball teams and later attended the Peekskill Mili tary academy at Peekskill, N. where he was also prominent in ath- letics. cate of certified under the the FORD HAS SLIGHT LEAD. Omaha, Neb, April 24—Returns from last Tuesday's primary com- | piled today gave Henry Ford of De- troit a 1 1 of 97 votes over Senator A. B. Cummins of lowa, in the for president. This vote repre <ty counties complete and tering precine Delegates ond congressional district (Oma- will go to the republican con- vention instructed to support Justice Charles . Hughes. At least ten other delegates arc said to be in ru\'orl ents scat- from the of Hughes. ERMANY WILL G AMBASSADOR GERMANS OPPOSED T0 Natives of Fatherland Meet and Adopt Resolution of Protest. The tone and temper of the mans in this city and throughout state in regard to the attitude the United States toward the Fathe land, was evinced yesterday New Haven, when the ann the Connecticut Turnbezirks of the North American G union was held in the gymnasium the Normal school. After a discus of the recent session of congress was held the following resolutions of pro test were drawn and read to the fifty-six delegates at the session President Herman Vater of this city: “That whatever certain rights of an American citizen might technically be, it is his moral duty to forego tem- porarily their exercise, greater good of the greater can he served: “We hold the present relations of the United States to be such as to call for the performance of the moral duty rather than the assertion of technical rights “That we make acquainted representatives of Connecticut in both houses of congress with these, our views, and request them sider them when called unon de- cide the momentous questions that may in the future come hefore them.' Representatives of unions in the following cities were in New Britain, New Haven, Meriden, Waterbury, Holyoke, Ma: The officer unign consisting of the following: President, Herman Vater; vice presi- dent, Otto Kerber; secretary, William Huber; treasurer, Paul TLeupoid; Charles Dehm, Charles Hipp, Paul Klambt, Fritz Klambt, Joseph Wis ¢hek, Henry Ramm, Carl Roraback Rudolph Zimmerman, Arthur Guen- ther and John Kunz. It was to make the headquarters of union in this city the same as in past year, and it is expected that present officers will be re-eiected the meeting be held evening. The resolutions of ceived the hearty endorsement the meeting and it was voted send copies to each of the Connecti- cut representatives in congress also those from Massachusetts. At the meeting of the United Ger- man societies this evening in Bz deck’s hall similar resolutions will be drawn protesting along the lines of the gymnastic union. BIG HAUL MADE BY- BRIDGEPORT YEGGS G of ion branch of number to to Hartford, of the the the the at to vesterday re- Loot Safe in Main Street Store and Sccure Over $1,500 in Cash and Jewelry. Bridgeport, April 24—When a clerk of the S. B, Thing company’s store on Main street in the center of the city, opened the place for business this morning the discovery was made that, probably time during Sunday been opened and over $1,5600 in cash and a quantity of jew- elry taken. Entrance, it is believed, was gained through a rear alley window, there evidently having been two robbers. Familiarity with the make of the safe was shown by the fact that the rob- be: illed a hole directly opposite the position of the inner strong box removing it without disturbing the other contents, When the police were called today there were practi- cally no clues that would lead to the identity of the robbers except a kit of safe opening tools which had been left behind. No explosives had been used. The front of the safe was Vvisible from the front door of the store but the robbers, working at the rear of the safe were undetected. They left a ten dollar bill the floor with the tools. on TO BE EX El paso, Tex., April —Public execution in the plaza at Chihuahua is to end the career of Pablo Lopez, the Villa bandit captured Saturday near Santa Ysabel, according to pas- cengers arriving here today. A simi- Jar fate awaits the three men taken with Lop LOPE! RIEST RAIDED. Berlin, April 24, by Wireless to S¢ villee—The Austrian city “Triest has been raided Dby a squadron seven Italian airships, bombs dropped from which lled nine persons wounded five and destroyed a monas- tery. of of BREAK WITH BERLIN tne | of | mnastic | ion if thereby the ' the | con- attendance: | Rockville and | voted | Thursday | of | to ONGEDE SOME POINTS IN 0. 3. ULTIMATU GERARD REPC | Washington Is Whether Conces: | Be Sufficiently Brd Meet America’s D¢ —Officials Hope fd justment of U-Boaf] Uny 0] : KAISER ANXIOUS RETAIN FRIEN] Ber Government Confrom Finding Way to Satisfy states Without Offending Favoring Relentless U-Boa Gains Hopeful High German | i i ara | sions ¥rom | Washington, April 24.—Ci dispatches from Ambassadol at Berlin indicate that Ger i make certain concessions to | ed States in response to the manding the immediate of methods ment present marine warfare. Whether the concessions ifficiently broad to meet t ican demands appears However, officials reflected | { hopefulness amicabl for an { ment of the issue. It Ambass i is understood lard has received broad in | that the German governmed to great lengths to prescrve relatiens with the United Sta to have gaine| of t is understood pressions from officials | foreign office including Ford | ister Von Jagow. | The Berlin government is ed with finding a way to s ! United States without arou element which insists on & submarine campaign Mr. dispatches highly confidential nature Gerard's ! received during the night. Expect Wilson to Stand April 24, 5:30 a. American situation absorbs to the exclusion of other |the morning papers in t ! ments on the note express i that Germany will try agai for time, but that Presiden) being proverbially a man | anger, will not budge an & | the position he has taken. ‘The German governmen ted among neutral o note which col {to nothing,” says the Mat learn that the Berlin press | the seriousness of the situai !that it is hoped a solution reached compatible at once i tional dignity, with the ril ! neutrals and the principies national Jaw, and not unfay the vital interests of Germd Chere whole prog we are curious to see thdg production which will an such v requirements.” B A. Fitzmaurice, of the Figaro writes mains for Germany, if to avoid a ruptu to give Lumiliate herself. he cannof even did she wish, without g definitely ruining what littld still ses in neut nd without publicly s afraid of the United| This would be worse than [tion. Tt would be defeat f Germans would demand a s | countability from Dr. Von B Hollweg and the Kaiser hir rupture is inevitable.” Paris, | cul | semi-official is the ed »ves Rupture Inevi the forei “It sh I tries she posses AUTO DRIVER FINE 24—Vi i Bridgeport, April Jacobson, of this city, was and costs in ecity court to less drivir He collided wi livery wag urday night also charged that he no| to drive an aul was per conditjon an FIREMAN A HERO; 24 the Gj April an for furniture deale: backdraft from |nace this forenoon. He help the bl that threatened t} until firemen answered an al Bridgeport | Burke, a fire Clark Co jburned in a