New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 2, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1916. —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1§ 554,060 NEW TOTAL OF CAMPAIGN FUND Bx-Mayors Landers and Webster " Given Warm Reception at Lunch YIRS. HATCH'S TEAM LEADS Mr. Lande Mrs. P. B. Stapley and Sara Strong Among Those Contributed $1,000 Goal Will Be Reached. e et e e e e 16,380.91 7,679.60 Yesterday’s total Today's returns J. C. Andrews .... .213.00 Attwood Bennett . S. Cadwell .- H. Camp 2o . B. Chamberlain ¥. H. Cooper . Peter Crona Wells Eddy H. Fox T. Glass P, w. W. Leland . H. Meagley B. Parsons. H. Pease K. Rogers Carl Rosen aurice Stanley . G. S. Talcott J. Vance .... Howard Wilson Harry Scheuy 47.00 74.00 163.50 333.00 113.50 50 48.00 81.00 1, WOMEN s. G. W, D . B, W, J. H, Kirkham ... John Purney .. Wm. Rowland W, E. Beers .... s. Howard Parsons s Wilbor H. I. Platt .. W. L. Hatch - Carlson J. M, Halloran B. B, Bassette E. W, Christ 50 104.00 91.00 121.50 212.35 344.30 1,426.70 31.50 202.00 132.00 1,141.50 Total 7,679.60 Grand total «-.54,060.51 e ——— Two rousing speeches delivered at the noon day luncheon of the Boys’ club campaign today struck a chord the campaign workers and from now un- til the end of the campaign Friday it is felt that the teams will have newed energy in carrying their mis- sion in the quest of $85,000. The speakers were ex-Mayor George M. of enthusiasm in the hearts of re- GEORGE M. DANDER! Landers referred to as ‘“‘the father of the playgrounds,” and Comptroller M C. Webster, first president of the club, who, that capacity, did toward elevating the club to its pres- When on account of in much ent importance. the stress of duties in sther capacities, Mr Wekbster wasg forced to resign, allowed his name to e used as a mem- ber of the board of directors even to tbe present day, altlough long since » resulent of Harwinior, when calling on loeal friends has made -a:quirie to the progress of ihe orguanizat which honored him by selection a first president The gathering today was also fea- tured by the attendance of Mrs C. B. Stanley, Mrs. C. E. Wetmore, Chi R. M Dame, in the past, have taken an active interest in the work of the club, and who occupied seats at the head table, Other occupants chairs at this table were P. Corbin, F. G. Platt, H. L. Judd of Minneapolis, Minn., A. J. Sloper, W. L. Hatch and ! Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of Methodist church the Boys' Sing for Diners. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. I Cook. A pleasant surprise was given the gathering when, under the direc- (Continued On Eleventh Da Today—Certain | he | of WILSON DETERMINED ON MEXICAN STAND Cabinet Mcets But Takes No Action That Might Forecast With- drawal of Troops. Washington, May 2.—The held a brief session today, discussing the German and Mexican questions. Secretary Lansing said afterward that contemplation to hurry Germany’s reply to his last It is expected cabinet { : | no steps were in | | i note on submarines. Baker said he had no new information from General Scott at Juarez and did not know definitely when the next conference with Gen. Obregon would be held. After the cabinet meeting officials reiterated that there was no change in the plan of the American government to keep the troops in Mexico until the bandits were completely dispersed. The first fighting in the Carranza campaign against Zapata forces in southern Mexico was reported today in state department despatches. A con- siderable Carranza force attacked a Zapata band near Acapulco, the west coast seaport of the State of Guer- rero, but results of the engagement were not stated. Release of nineteen cars of forage and foodstuffs destined for General Pershing’s forces was reported today from Chihuahua city. These cars were recently sent by private shippers at El Paso. GERMANY'S ANSWER IS T0 BE SENT THURSDAY May Make Proposals for New Rules—Von Buelow for Peace. Berlin, May 1, 4:30 p. m. (Delayed) By wireless to Tuckerton.—Almost simultaneously with an announce- ment from German headquarters that James W. Gerard, the American am- bassador, would leave headquarters today for Berlin, a lengthy despatch ‘was received at the American em- bassy here from Washington. Ambassador Gerard was immediate- ly advised by telegraph of the receipt of the message, but he could hardly have received the text of it before the time set for his departure from head- quarters. London, May 2, 10:55 a. m.—A de- spatch to the ¥xchange Telegraph company from Amsterdam today says: “Diplomatic circles in touch with Germany believe that the reply to the American note will be delivered on Thursday, but that it in all probabili- ty will not be in the nature of a final reply. They expect that Germany will make counter proposals regarding the establishment of new rules for sub- marine warfare. “Ambassador Gerard Berlin early this morning. “It js suggested in political circles arrived in | that the king of Spain will be asked | to arbitrate between the two countries on the question of submarine war- fare.” Paris, May 2, 2:356 p. m.—A Havas despatch from Berne says that Prince Von Buelow, former German chan- cellor, has returned+from Switzerland to Germany and is using all his influ- ence in favor of concession hy Ge many of the demands presented the American note concerning | marine warfare. The prince also is urging a collec- | tive prot by all neutral states sub- | by the entente allies, | says. | i | the despatch WORKING GIRLS’ CONVENTION. | Will Be Held in First Christ, Friday, May 12. Arrangements are nearing comple- tion for the twenty-sixth convention of the Connecticut Association of ‘Women Workers, which will be held in this city Friday, May 12, under the | auspices of the local Working Girls' | club. The convention will be held in | the First church of Christ and there { Will be three sessions. The morning on will be held at 11 o’clock and will be a gathering of the state of- | ficers and directors. Business of the | state organization will be transacted. The afternoon session will be held at o’clock and will be open to the | general public. A banquet will be | held at 6 o'clock, at which about 200 | will attend. The speaker of the even- ling will be M; Charlotte Holloway, who will deliver an address on “In: dustrial Conditions of Girls in Con- necticut.” The local club has about fifty mem- bers and is in a thriving condition. The club headquarters will be during the convention for the accom- modation of the guests. There are fif- teen clubs in the state organization and each will be represented by dele- gates at the convention. BICYCLIST RUNS DOWN An aged man, who gave his name to Officer Clarence Lamphere as James Simins run down near the cor- ner of Main and Court streets by an unknown bieyelist this noon. Although the old man was slightly injured, the bicyclist did not stop to learn how badly he was hurt. Mr. Simins was { taken to his home by his son. MAN. against the tightening of the blockade | Church of | open | [RISH EXPECTED T0 GET FOREIGN AID Rebel Leaders Said Alien Troops Would Land on May 2 T0 BE TRIED IN ENGLAND Military Authoritics Decide to Remove Prisoners Away From Scenes of Battle—All Classes Represented in Those Placed Under Arrest, Dublin, Monday, May 1, via Lon- don, May 2, 10:05 a. m.—"“We were not led badly, we were misled,” said a captured rebel officer last night. His ‘remark uttered almost in a tone of Temorse at having participated in the Sinn Fein revolt, was made as he was stepping aboard a steamer at North ‘Wall quay to be taken to £ngland. He was one of the party of 489 prisoners of all ranks who were captured Sunday. : The military authorities decided to send the prisoners to England for trial in order that they maye be away from the prejudice and anger of per- sons of the places where they re- volted, killing civilians and soldier: When the correspondent, who was permitted to go aboard the vessel, in- terrogarated the prisoners he gath- ered they had no idea, when they were ordered to assemble at various centers on Easter Monday, that the leaders had ordained that day for the declar- ation of the Irish republic. They reached the meeting places with ra- tions for only eight hours, in the be- lief that they were merely to car out practice maneuvers as they had done on other occasions. ‘“We found large supplies of am- munition, piled at the meeting places’ said one of the prisoners, ‘“and re- ceived strict orders to defend our po- sitions. We were told it would be nec- essary to hold out only until May 2, when foreign troops would land and join us in fighting the British. The prisoners included representa- tives of all parts of Ireland. For the most part they were men of good physique. The uniforms of the officers were so like those of the British army that in the darkness it was difficult to dis- tinguish them. Two of the prisoners, who were- dressed as men, undoubted- ly were woman. Most of the men were fatigued al- most to the point of exhaustion. They were provided with the same rations as the troops escorting them, As the column marched the city from Richmond Barracks to many persons gathered at There were a few cheers and some waving of handkerchiefs. One of the spectators, who seemed to voice the feelings of many others re- marked: “Why shouldn’t we cheer them, even if they have domne a crazy thing? They have been brave, and they are our own flesh and blood.” on through Police Killed Belfast, don, May in Ambush. May 1, via Lon- —One of the most tragic affa the ambushing of a party of police in County Meath by rebels, with the re- sult that ten of the police were killed, eighteen wounded and the rest com- pelled to surrender. The police were proceeding in mo- tor cars to Ashourne, where the rebels had attacked police bar s, when | suddenly at a junction of roads the in- | in surgents, who were hiding in ditches, discharged a fusillade into the midst of the official party. The police took cover, and a battle lasting nearly five hours ensued. When virtually ali the police had been either killed or wounded the rebels closed in and forced the surren- der of the survivo The police had exhausted their ammunition before tinally giving up the fight. Rounding Up Snipers. Dublin, May 2, 12:02 a. m., via London 10:45 a. m.—Soldiers are com- pleting a thorough search of the city, and it is hoped that within a few hours they will account for the last of the snipers and small vands of rebels which been creating a di- version in the neighborhood of Ball's Bridge. This band was subjected to artillery fire on Monday afternoon. A few of the rebels are holding out. Train communication is siill in- terrupted. TOR POLISH RELIE Awnpear Tomorrow Noted Heart Artists Hall to Sacred Evening. A grand vocal musical concert wili be given in Sacred Heart hall on Gold street tomorrow evening for the benefit of the war victims in Poland. Moving pictures of “Poland in Ruins” will be shown. The affair will be in charge of Taddeus Wronski, repre- senting the Polish Victim Relief com- mittee of New York, which founded by Ignace Paderewski noted pianist. Mr. Wronski former member of the Boston ana Paris Grand Opera companies and will sing several Polish folk son. Other Polish artists from New York and Boston will also sing. Madame Lu Mor: Macedo of New York, a daughter of the ex-pres- ident of Peru and a pupil of Paderew- ski, will render piano selections. Vio- lin selections will he given by Maria | Collett. The concert will commence lat 8:15 o'clock. is a 2 JUDGE CASE DECIDES GABIN APPEAL CASE Erother of Local Man, Cut Of With $1, Appeals Then Runs Short of Funds. Judge William 8. Case, presiding in the superior court this morning, awarded a judgement in favor of the appellee in. case of Robert C.Gabin of St. Clair, Mich., who appealed from the decision of the probate court in admitting the will of his late brother, Faul Gabin, of this city. Paul died early in December leaving the bulk of his estate of Mrs. Anna Kohler of this city and Max Taubert of Stam- ford. The Michigan man was cut off with $1. When the case was called for trial this morning, Attorney A. W. Upson, representing Mr. Gabin, presented some unusual conditions to the court, when he read a letter received fro his client early in April which con- tained the information that, owing to his circumstances, he would be un- able to stand the expense of the pro- ceeding. advice regarding the disposition of the case, and Judge Case stopped any further proceedings by handing down the decision in favor of the appellee. Klett & Alling of this city represented the appellee. PARLIAMENT T0 GET CONSCRIPTION BILL Asquith Tells House of Com- mons It Wil Come in Tomorrow. London, May 2, 3:41 p. m.—Pre- mier Asquith declared in the house of commons this afternoon that a bill to be introduced tomorrow would bé one of general and compulsion. The prime minister announced that the whole recruiting problem would he dealt with in a single bill. Mr. Asquith told the members of {he house of commons that the total paval and military effort of the British Empire since the beginning of the war exceeded five million men, Premier Asquith said the British army, excluding India, and including the Dominions, comprised eighty- three divisions. Mr. Asquith August, 1914, home and over twenty-six div S, seventy-one divisions naval division. d that while the British army cas consisted there were including in at of now the OLDEST YALE GRADUATE Dr. David Fish Atwater Passes Away At Springfield, Mass., Home At Age of Ninety-cight—Graduated in 1839. P Springfield, Mass., May 2 vid Fisher Atwater, ged 98, oldest graduate of Yale University, died to- day at his home in this city. He w born in North Branford. Conn., Oct. 29, 1817 and graduated from Yale College in 1839 and from Yale Medical School in 1842, For the past 32 vears he has made his home in Springfield, coming here from BEridge- port, Conn. He leaves two children, Mary E. and Charles B. Atwater, both of this city. ALASKAN RAILROAD Completion of Lines Will Open Vast Coal Fields on the Mata- nuska River. Seward, Alaska, Ma kan Engineering commission is pre- paring to push work this summer on | the government railroad from this port to the great coal fields of the Matanuska river. The work of this summer will be civided into three sections; 1o be the reconstruction of the old Alaskan Northern line from Seward ta Mile 71 on Kern Creel The second section will be new work on M'urnagain Arm from Mile 71 to An- chorage, and the third will be the completion of the line from Anchor- age to Chickalcon Creek, in the mid- | section of the Matanuska coal de- posits, which has been found best for naval purposes. In addition to this work, the com- mission will extend the main line of the Seward-Fairbanks railroad, which in reality is a separate project from the canal road, in the Talk- keetna Forks of the Susitna river. Active work on the Alaskan North- | has already com- ahead of reconstruction nearly a month so urgent is the emer- gency under which this project is Teing rushed to completion. Tive feet of frost is in the ground and at Resurrection river the bridge ¢rs are thawing down with steam Toints, after the manner of placer miners, to drive piling for the bridge. ern menced, the season, Hartford, May and vicinity: Show- and cooler tonight. Wed- cloudy, continuced cool. —— Attorney Upson asked for | immediate | —Dr. Da- | Up | —The Alas- | the first build- | MEXICO DISPLEASED AT U. $. ATTITUDE Suspicion That We Have Ulterior Motive in Keeping Troops There BAKER SENDS INSTRUCTIONS Scott and Funston Told What Steps 2on—F itement in Rains Hinder Supply Trains, Washington, 2.—Generals | Scott and Funston at the border today had further instructions from Secretary Baker on which it was expected they would resume ne- gotiations with General Obregon, Carranza’s war minister, order: telegraphed rnight, do not alter the tion’s attitude toward maintenance of troops in Mexican territory, it asserted. The precise nature of the messages was not disclosed by officials. They were prepared by Secretary Baker after conferences | with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing in response to inquiries from General Scott concerning the ad- ministration’s attitude, it is thought. Although no formal demand has been made by representatives of the facto government for the with- drawal of American troops, Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador cesignate, in discussion with adminis- tration officials here, is laying em- phasis on the declaration that longer cccupation by American troops is re- | ducing the de facto government’s authority. After a conference with Secretary Lansing vesterday Mr. rredondo explained that the suspicion is grow- ing among the Mexican people that American soldiers are remaining now for some other purpose than to pursue Villa bandi He stated that there is no doubt Villa’s power is completely c¢rushed, even if the bandit leader ‘is not dead. Conse- quently the Americans have no good reason for continuing their occupa- | tion, he declared. May last A Final Stage. El Paso, Tex., May 2.—With the Guestion of ‘“immediate withdrawal” | definitely disposed of in the latest in- siructions from Secretary ‘6f War laker, the conference of Generals Scott, Funston and Obregon here to- day on future American troop move- nients in Mexico appeared to reach | a concrete and perhaps final stage. | It was the opinion of the Ameri- cun conferees that the second meet- ing with General Obregon would come in the afternoon, and it was be- Jieved possible that the object of the conference might then be realized. The basis for this beelief was not explained except on the supposition that negotiations are nearing phase where only an acceptance or rejection of one or the other side’s proposals is possible. Well informed persons here are in- | clined to place considerable stress on Secretary Boker’s use of the word I “immediate” in connection withdrawal. They interpret the as- sertion that there could only be an agreement reached by the conference on the basis of an immediate retire- ment as meaning that the United States might consider withdrawaj after a reasonable length of time, provided that in the meantime .the object of the expeditionary force was accomplished through sincere co- operation by the Mexican army with the Americans. Mexican Natives Uncasy. Brownsville, Tex, May Furried calling to quarters at ! Brown of two companies of infantry | from the target range ten miles | west of here late yesterday caused uneasiness in this vicinity While (fficers at Fort Brown declined to give any reason for calling in the in- fantry, they stated that there was no cause for undue uneasiness. Reports from Matamoras, the | Mexican town opposite Brownsville, stated that there wi vest among Mexican soldiers there. Several stor it i aid, were looted, the trouble, according to the report, Laving been brought about by pa ing off soldiers in Carranza money. New ‘Supply Problem, N. M., May 2.—Heavy over northern Chihus hua confronted American military suthorities with a new problem in the transportation of supplies to the Mexican front. Operation of the | motor truck supply line was inter- rupted because of the inability of five trains to make their way from { Colonia Dublan, 120 miles south of the border. A large detachment of infantry which was being prepared here to cross the border will not march to- . it was said. However, the men have heen heavily equipped, and it is believed they will be sent shortly to strengthen General J. J. Per- shing’s shortened line of communi- cation. Columbus, rains falling Bandits Reported. San Antonio the report that Vila crossed into Texas at Lajitas heen revived. it v not given dence at army headquarters here day. Detachment of American troops sent to Lajitas to investigate found 1|\n trace of bandits, bandits have has cre- te to Take in Negotiations With Obre- | Brownsville— Mexican | administra- | a | with | s perceptible un- | Tex. May 2—Although | Y. M. C. A. TO OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY SUNDA C. Carter To Tell Of Association | | . | Work In Furope During Pres- ent Struggle, Final arrangements are being made at the Y. M. C. for the observa- | tion of the thirty-second anniversary of the association, which will be held next Sunday in the South Congrega- tional church. The festivities w!ll start at 6:30 o'clock with a”light luncheon in the banquet hall. Arthur Rugh who recently spcke at a bus- iness men’s supper, will deliver a short address on his work in China. After- ward 300 members, under the leader- ship of Physical Director Warren §. Slater, will march to the church in a body. E. M. Wightman, pra assoclation, will preside at the exer- ses. The members will be seated in the center aisle of tlic church and the remaining seats will be oen to tha general public. Generaj Secretary C. H. Barnes will present his third re- port and the speaker of the evening will be E. C. Carter. Mr. Carter is a New Englander, a graduate of Andover and ol Harvard. He was general secretary of the ciation at Harvard and it was under his leadership that the took on its present ageressive form. For several years he was at the head | of the Student Movement of North America and for two terms has heen at the head of the associstion work of India, the second largest field in the world. As soon as the war broke out he took a score of the bast secretaries from India and went with the troops to the war zone, where he has spent most of the last two years. He was recently decorited by King George with a very rare gold medal for his services to the United King- { dom. He is a speaker of much more than ordinary ability aind comes with the first recent story of the war and the association work for the troops. | MILITARY HONORS FOR CHAS. R. JONES ent of the Funcral Services for Former Member of Company E and U. S. Navy Held This Afternoon. The funeral of Charles R. Jones of Millard street was held from St. Mark’s Episcopal church this after- noon at 3 o'clock and members of | Company E and Company I, First Regiment, C. N. G., accorded full ! military honors to their late comrade. Mr. Jones was a member of Company B, and also served four years in the United States navy. An honorary guard | military companies did military hon- at the church and escorted the Fairview ceme- Here last taps were sounded the company’s bugler over the | grave and the echo was heard as taps | were again sounded on the dis | hillside by another bugler. | Three volleys of rifie shots | fired by the guard as the body ; lowered into the grave. from the two were was JUDGMENT BY DEFAULZT. J. T. Meskill in One Ci Court Case. Judge ves Decision of I. Kramer vs. John Grinkofski, igned for {trial in the city court, Judge James T. Meskill has given judgment by de fault for the plaintiff to recover dara- ages and costs of $28.80. TLawyer M. D. Saxe appeared for the piaintiff. The list for the short calendar on Friday includes the following cases: The Southern New England Tele- phone company vs. the Connecticut Good Roads and Construction com- pany, argument on demurrer; the Federal Sign System vs. B. Miller mo- tion to make complaint more specific Timothy Hennessey vs. F. J. Miller, motion for the appointment of a guardian ad litem; William Kolosen- ski vs. Karol Mitzavicz, motion to re- | open non-suit and motion to file a pleading; City of New Britain \ Mos Kincais estate, motion to fore- close; City of New Britain vs Patrick Fitzsimmons, motion to foreclose. In the case recently a: THREE DIE IN RIOT. pPittsburgh, Pa., May 2—Three men | were killed and seven wounded when the mob, which been attacking ixr\:\nu(m}turing plants in the Turtle | Creek anda Monongahela district ithrunghnu( the day charged the Thir- | teenth street entrance of the Edgar | Thomson Steel Co.’s plant at Brad- dock this afternoon. “ WRITES FROM BATTLEFILLD. | Mrs. Jennic Bassett, matron at the | hospital, has received a letter from Margaret M. Dougherty, . serving on the battlefields of Miss Dougherty is a grad the local training school [ nurses. Her letter is brief and 1”1(\ point, the most expressive tence being *‘we are still fighting the 1 Kaiser.” M nurse France uate of | ! association | | cut ! through ! dissuaded | hae | firing ing FATHER AND GIRL SLAIN; POSSE SEEKING MURDERER WHO IS HIDING IN WOOI George A. and Sybil Pett Thompson Victims of sane Jealousy on Par Man Who Was Infatu With Latter But W Love Had Been Spurn DOUBLE MURDER A'l HOME OF FAR Girl Meets Death When Sie Ry Investigate ‘Cause of Shots Were Fired at Father—Moth lowed to Live to Bury Her Slayer Well Supplied With Wej Including Revolvers and Dy Thompson, Conn., May 2 A. Pettis, a well-to-do f; daughter, Sybil, were in their home here sheriffs and a posse surrounding count a man of about 45, with the shooting daughter to receive believed to have been the shooting. Pettis was about 50 years o his daughter, who taught schi North Grosvenordale, was abou pes to Woods. Elliott made his escape to t ward toward the Rhode Islani line and into a thickly wooded where it was thought he migh( place of concealment. An alarm was sent out by tel throughout the district and a was soon organized under sheriffs and started the hunt fi Elliott was employed at a ho near the trolley station here, people driving from the outly tricts were accustomed to lea horses when taking the trolle M Pettis had been in the leaving her horse there “on to North Grosvenordale, and who is said to be regarded given indications of degeneral attempted to pay attentions to his advances had been repuisg Mrs, Pettis, who was in anot}f of the house at the time of thd ing, is the only member of thd left. rmer, a shot to today searchi| John who is ¢ Refusal o his attent the moti for Had Two Revolvers. Elliott, armed with two rd appeared at the Pettis home and when the farmer stepped the kitchen door opened fire Eliiott, it was said, had pr the telephone wires to a call for help being sent o Pettis dashed back into th Elliott firing several shots af] the kitchen door, aj other through a window. Pelf ed upstairs to get his rifle ¥ by M Pettis. 1 him into the h him, and fatally foilowe after him the firi Pettis camc hallway and abdome She ran into he crying, “John shot me, I am| and a few minutes later d father, who had gone to hel ance found dead beside was from going room wounded ker was Mother Mrs. Pettis he stood with ed him not hed to bury dead Elliott, accord told her she had he did not mean to and then disappeared. Outside the house was f{ traveling bag containing twf vers ,two large dirk knives of brass knuckles and two dynamite. The country wooded and it that course in hiding place. by telephone trict and the posse ized and in pursuit Shows Nerve confronted Eilf smoking revol to shoot hoy the others Mr ad| shoot to “nerve” eastward i is believed El the hope of An alarm was| through the w was S0 of him. MAG APPOI for Corpo; City of Meriden, 1. Henry Mag of Meriden of N. E. Mag of this city, appointed corporation co Meriden by Mayor Joseph Attorney Mag is one of t best known young lawyers. product of Yale law school been practicing 1907} vears ago he was nt p: attorney in Meriden and he active interest in the social ness life of the Silver city been assistant corporation since January 1. POSTMAN IN COLLE A. M. Peterson, a ru postman living 68 Sout driving delivery automoj lided with H. Dayton Hump tomobile at the corner of Sclected since at his West Main streets this Neither car was damaged.