New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 3, 1916, Page 1

HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NI:WSPAPERS | =NEW BRITAIN HERALD HERA! D "ADS" ME BETTER BUSINES e PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1916 —TWELVE P, AGES. ESTABLISHED MEXICAN PROBLEM THOUGHT SETTLED BY GENERAL SCOTT Obregon Said to Have Been Con- vinced of Need of U. S. Troops Remaining Across Border CONFERENCE BETWEEN TWO LASTS 12 HOURS Border Believes Whole Matter Will ?» Now Revert to Exchange of Diplo- | matic Notes Between Washington | and Carranza—Minister of \\'&u‘i Held Out for Withdrawal by U. S. as Long as Possible. El Paso, Tex., May 3.—Possibility MURDERS CHILD AND ENDS HER OWN LIFE Ansonia Woman, Fearing Separa- tion, Considers Death More Preferable \DAUGHTER WAS ADOPTED Toster Mother Believed Girl She Took (Elight Years Ago Was About to Be Given Back—Husband Believed Her to Be Own Child. Ansonia, May 3.—Fearing that the cight year old child which she had brought up and mothered since the little girl was a few days old would | be taken away from her by the al- leged rightful mother of the girl, Mrs. Augustus Holzwig, wife of Louls Holzwig of Walker’s Court, this city, it is believed by the police apparently that there might not be another con- ference here over American troop dis ~Rositions in Mexico and that the mat- ter might now revert to diplomatic | channels between Washington and | Mexico City was the chief subject of | speculation here today. Shortly after midnight, when he had just finished a twelve hour dis- cussion with General Alvaro Obregon, | General Hugh L. tt, refused to s Jf any sort an agreement had been ‘reached or whether another confer- | | ence would be held. Returning to his private car he immersed himself in papers he brought with him from the meeting with the Mexican minister of war, and later he was closeted with General Funston until the early hours of the morning. It is understood a report went for- ward to Washington this morning. In well informed quarters, it was; pointed out that if an agreement was | not reached during the long session | which began at noon yesterday and did not end until 12:05 o’clock this morning every circumstance pointed to one being arrived at soon. It was asserted that General Obre- gon had shown every willingness to meet his American conferee half way when he consented to remain in con- ference so long. Co-operation Necessary. From an official who has been in touch with the situation as it devel- oped, it was learned that the Mexican | representative was convinced of the necessity of co-operation with the American expeditionary force, but had " *held out for withdrawal as long as possible because outbreaks among smaller Carranza chieftains seemed inevitable if it did not take place. The one fact in connection with the second conference causing most ques- tions was that General Funston took part in it. The only explanation was that when the meeting began it was simply a social affair, arranged | at General Scott’s suggestion, so that he might present nces to Gen- eral Obregon in a purely informal way Later, it is said, it was found co nient to take up formal nego- tlations and this was done. General Funston came to the hotel where the conference was held late in the afternoon. He was on hand when the negotiations ended. He had a room near the conference and is be- lieved to have kept in touch with | General Scott by telephone no ~ That a stenographer was cmployed during several hours of the second meeting was regarded as significant. It was pointed out that one would scarcely be employed to take down a disagreement. Washington, May 3.—State and war department offi Is today awaited a report from Gen. Scott at El Paso on his conference yesterday with Gen. Obregon, war minister for the Mex- ican de facto government. Unofficial advices indicated that the conferees made distinct progress, owing largely to the reported conclusion of Gen. Obregon that the American govern- ment could not be persuaded to with- draw immediately Gen. Pershing’s ex- peditionary force. ca Mountains Of Stores At Hand. Columbus, N. M, May 3.—Huge mountains of stores are piled at the two American field bases at Colonia Dublan and Namiquipa, Mex., accord- ng to arrivals here today. Gen, J. J. Pershing remains at San Antonio, Mex., today so far as could be learned he: The reason for his presence there is unknown. Victim of Parral Fight Buried. Field Headquarters, amiquipa, ex., May 2, via wireless to Colura- M., May 3—The body of Cor- Ben McGhee who died yester suffered at Parral was poral day of wounds puried here today with military honors. McGhee was a member of Major Frank Tompkins Thirteenth command. ORDERED TO RETURN. el Halted by Submarine and Sent Back to Sailing Port. Vigo, Spain, via Paris, May 2, 11 p. m.—The Spanish sailing vessel Cisca, which left Muros two weeks pgo with a cargo of mine props from Cardiff has returned without com- pleting the voyage. The captain r ports that a German submarine stop- | tion of murdered the child and then mitted suicide by cutting throat this morning. According to the story told by com- own her the - | husband he found them both dead in bed when he returned from an errand to buy clothing for his wife and the little girl to wear to the probate court this morning where a hearing was to be held for the adop- the girl by Mr. and Mrs. Holzwig. Coroner Mix is investi- | gating. Stabs Child With Penknife, Chief Ellis and Medical Examiner Dr. L. E. Caoper found that appar- ently Mrs. Holzwig had stabbed the | child—known as Adaline Geneve with a sharp pointed penknife and then held the little girl until she bled to death. After that she evi- dently slashed her own throat with a razor in such a way that death was almost instantaneous. The stab wound in the child’s throat was not sufficient to cause death except by loss of blood. Husband Thought It Own Ohild. Behind the supposed murder and suicide is the tale of a woman who was willing to part with it and at that time led her husband to believe it | was her own, brought it up without | the formality of ever having adopted | it and then faced the possibility of | the real mother taking the little girl | away from her. It is believed that | worry over the chance of losing the | little one led to the tragedy. WAIVES EXAMINATION AND IS BOUND OVER Case of P. F. Smith for As- saulting Miss Finley Goes to High Court. Patrick F. Smith of this city, who was arrested by Officer T. W. Brazel | in Hartford Saturday night on a Miss Irene Finley, daughter of T. H. Finley of 438 Albany avenue, waived examination when the case came up on an adjourned hearing in the Hart- ford police court this morning, and was bound over to the June term of | the superior court under bonds 01 $500. Smith was represented by Sen- ator Thomas J. Malloy of Hartford, At Monday's session of the police being fixed at $1,000. cuting Attorney Fraxcis Parker read- ily agreed to a reduction in the bond to $500. Attorney Malloy was asked the reason for waiving a hearing in was more to the case than appeared on the surface. His client was also questioned and answered that he had a strong case. This, he said, was shown by the reduction in the amount of the bond. It is understood Smith was given an opportunity to plead guilty to simple assault, but declined to agree to a conviction on any charge. Miss Finley, whom Smith is alleged to have assaulted with a razor, was in court, ready to proceed with the case. She was attired in a blue satin suit and wore high white shoes of the present fashion among women. A long scratch was visible on the right side of her neck, terminating directly under her chin. The base of the wound ap- peared to be covered with sticking plaster. Miss Finley is employed by G. Fox & Co. According to the story she told the police following Smith’s arrest, he waited for her at the store and fol- lowed her home. Near the house a struggle ensued and she claims he at- tempted to cut her throat with a razor. Her wound was dressed by a polic surgeon. ‘While no testimony has yet been brought out in the case, Smith em- phatically denies Miss Finley's charges and it is understood maintains that her wound was caused in the scuffle by p"d the vessel, obliged him to jettison his cargo and ordcred him to return a steel toothpick which he had in his | hanc at the time. Holzwig—in the left side of the neck | longed for a child, secured a three | days old infant from a mother who | charge of assault with intent to kill | | ers have court the case was adjourned, bonds | Today Prose- ! the police court and replied that there | I BOYS FUND WORKERS SPRINT FOR §10,000 TOGET LIKE AMOUNT W. H Hart Ph ilip Corhin, A. F. Corhin, F. G. Platt, H. L. Platt and H. H. Pease Make Offer TOTAL COLLECTIONS UP T0 NOON ARE $57,79% Generous Prize Put Up By Six Prom- inent Citizens Expected to Add Speed to the Feet and Punch to the uments of Those on the Trail | the Almighty and Terribly Elusive Dollar. Yesterday's Report Today’s Report . . J. C. Andrews.UOtTE N 301.50 Atwood. . . . Bennett. . . . F. S. Cadwell. ... . | M. H. Camp. | V. B. Chamberlain | E. H, Cooper ! Pcter Crona | Wells Eddy C. H. Fox. . 128.00 E. 'r Glass. ... ; 5.00 | E. F. Hall 15.00 | | F w Holmes. 11.00 } | W. H. Meagley 147.00 § | C. B. Parsons 95.00 | | H. H. Peasc. ... .. 66.00 | | P. K. Rogers. ... 78.00 Carl Rosen B Maurice Stanle; G. S. Talcott. How ‘Wilson . Harry Scheuy WOMEN’S W. Traut. H. L. Mills. W, Pelton. ..... H. Kirkham. ... John Purney. TEAM 178, 130.00 50.00 § | 25.00 23.50 f | Wm. Row l.uu] 75.10 W. E. Beers. ... 86.75 Howard Parsons 46.00 Wilbor .. " 100.00 | L, Piagt...... 212.00 W. L. Hatch. ... 32 5 Carlson . . 16. ' . J. M. Hallor 17 i . B. B, Bassctte E. W. Christ 95. 111.85 $ 3.734.96 Today’s Total Grand Total . . of nature featured the eon of the campaign The most important of these was the agreement of six of the leading movers in the campaign to contribute $10,000 | Announcements an important noon day lunch- workers today, to the fund, providing the teams re- port -at the luncheon tomorrow that an equal amount had been collected. ‘When Captain H. H. Pease finished his remarks regarding the offer, en- thusiasm was shown by all in attend- ance, and if this is to be accepted as a criterion, there is no question but that it will find that the efforts of the work- by when noon rolls around tomorrow, been crowned by which the offer the names of William success. The paper on wa made contains H. Hart, Philip Corbin, A. F. Corbin, F. G. Platt, H. H. Pease and H. L. Platt. The Lid Is Off. The other announcement which was popularly received was that com- mencing today the they see fit, the town will be wide to as the card sy: the Mr. Bard, spoke of the fact open for canvs work | ssers wherever tem has been abolished for re- mainder of the campaign. in announcing this, that many whose names were con- tained on the card system; had not been approached and probably would not be if this system was continued. He also urged the members of the teams to approach everyome in sight. To those who contributed so far, further appeal should be inade, especially today when the great bat- tle for the $10,000 is to be waged. Headed by Tony Sulick, several of the grown up members of the club marched to the luncheon today to present to the campaign fund their small but appreciated mite, and in a Suliclk to P neat speech Master amount of $2 over esident Chr amid rousing cheers The boys were then the guests of the day turned the and were provided with a luncheon. Rev. Dr. G. W. C. Hill offered prayer. The orchestra, under the leadership of Augustus Hermann Scheuy, dispensed an especially ex- cellent program of music during the | Junch. To. add to the wave of enthusiasm which seemed to be in evidence tod M or G. y was on hand to give a brie 5 In the introduc- tion of the speaker, President Christ said that at the time of the formation of the cobbling classes at the club, his honor presented the tools for the “shoemakers” to do their work with, (Continued on Tenth Page.) | Rocks, TROOPS RUSHED IN Zone at Pittsburgh GOV'T. WILL INCREASE PAY Secretary Baker Says United States Should Be Model Employcr—Gar- ment Workers in New Out 30,000 More Recrui Pittsburgh, May 3—The governor's troop arrived on a special train ir East Pittsburgh early today for duty the Turtle Creek hela districts where strike riots oc- resterds The troop was the first of the national guard commands ordered last night Brum- baugh to the disturbed district. Troop H held armory here and will march to Braddock later in the day. The Sheriden troop, of Tyrone, experienced much <diffieulty in secur- ing mounts, and was not expected i Bast Pittsburgh before nightfall. Meantime the Eighteenth Infantry had been mobilized at its armory here in and Mono curred by Gov. was in i and the Tenth Infantry was mb- ling at Greensburg, fifty miles from the strike section. Large forces of coal and iron »o- lice were still on guard in the plants of the United States Steel Corpora- tion in the Monongahela valley but experienced no trouble. Interest in the strike situation shifted during the morning to McKees where large forces of the Steel Car company's —men struck yesterday. Three hundred riveters returned to work today but later the workmen in six depart- ments of the plant walked out <hops were immediately closed and it was said the entire plant with s 10,000 workmen would be closed this aftternoon. Pressed . Government to Increase Wages. May 3—Secretary today that nego- hington, in announcing ations would be undertaken workmen of the Rock Island, 11, senal seeking a higher wage expressed his helief that the govern- ar- mnt should lead the way as-an em- ployer and pay more than the usus wage scale. id industrial leader The government,” tary, “should he an offering the employes better wakes nd working conditions than private employe T believe the government should pay a little the best —wages and offer a little the best conditions. For two reasons it should pay slightly over the usual wages— to ure the pick of employes and be model to private employe Baker said the labor depart- had been asked to advise on the arsenal wage scale, and answer probably will be given workmen May a Mr. ment the | York Call The | Re- | scale, | | moye working | | EL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | i | | | the secre- | | yet final | trip. T0 GONTROL RIOTERS GERH Big Guard Assured in Trouble | Police Alleged to Have Killed Three New Britain Young Men Going on Naval Cruise With Uncle Sam Next Fall, Three local young men now at | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, iroy, N. Y., Sherrod J. Skinner, Joseph W, Albiston %and James P. RBaldwin, are among the twenty who | will be given for ANY'S ATTITUDE IN CLEAR AND PRECISE TERMS IS REPLY TO ULTIMATUM FROM WILSC — MAY DAY RIOTS IN GERMANY REPORTED and Wounded Seventy in Leipsic —People Demand Peace, London, May 3, 10: Serious trouble is reported to have cccurred in Berlin and elsewhere in 3 on May Day,” say a. m.— Germany the Amsterdam correspondent of the Ex change Telegraph company. “Vast crowds, composed for the most par of women of the laboring cl clamored for peace. The crowds were dispersed by the police and many persons were arrested. Two | women were wounded at Chemnitz, | axony.” A Gene News s Leipsic sons and “In riots in Berlin it twenty-five persons were Killed 200 wounded.” YO HO, A LIFE ON THE BOUNDING MAIN va. telegram to the Central | “During food riots at police killed three per- vent the wounded is reportted and will join the naval training cruise this | summer, where special instructions | one month, in how Uncle Sam prepares men for war in 1'me of peace. The start August 12 and September 13. made about will continue until Students at the in- stitute have in the past spent summer vacations at Plattsburg, N. Y., camp grounds, but there never has been a enthusiastic trio of students who looked forward to the knowledge they will gain, men. Mr. kinner graduate will be Skinner son of T street and of the New Britain High schoal. While he 1w a student in the local institution was prominent in athletics. Mr. Ftiston is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albiston of West Main street. ‘While Mr, Baldwin's name is among those mentioned, his father Carlisle H. Baldwin, said this morning, that it had not been definitely settled is the of Chestnut Al- as Lansing, Mich.,, May 3.—Arthur Vandenberg, of Grand Rapids, in his keynote speech as temporary chair- man, to the republican stat> conver- tion here today, declared ‘hat the national democratic convention at St | Louis next month can write its plat- | form “in five short words: ‘We have changed our minds. “And the country’s answer,” Mr. Vandenberg, “will thunder ba ‘so have we.' " Mr. Vendenberg declared that the republican party stood behind Presi dent Wilson “in matters of interna- tional moment,” but he oriticised the president’s foreign policy and urged the convention to stand unitedly “‘for a new national leadership in which we may have a confidence equal to | tection—protection for . Ameri lives and property and Americar ritory—protection for Amer than the lacal young | he | DEMOCRACY FLAYED BY MICHIGAN G. A. .| Keynote Speaker Says Coun- try Is Ready to Go Re- publican Again. our loyalty.” The democrats, he said, us economy, yet their irst congres spent $177,000,000 more than any congress which had preceded it. They promised us an extension of the rural free deliv vet their postal man- ipulations have set back the R. F. D. a decade. They promised us a faith- ful preservation of the uivil service, vet the civil service has been prac- tically emasculated by the job raids of a political Ku-Klux-Klan. They promised us freedom of debate and action in congress, vet the house had been gaged and hound as never be- fore.” Discussing Vanderberg “promised Mr. republican policies said: “We stand f iand women—protection for American industries—protection for the Amer- ican flag.” { REBEL LEADERS SHOT Pearce, “Provisional President of Ire- land,” Ts Onc of Three to 2ay Death | Penalty for Revolution. Loondon, May 3, 3:40 », m.—Three signers of the Irish republican procla mation have been tried by cour r- -m: whether he would make the |ELLIOTT CORNERED | 30,000 Garment Workers Called Our. | 3.—Orders for a garment York, May thousand New strike of thirty | workers were poster in two thousand | factories in and near this city early tcday. The strikers will Jjoin the | thirts thousand other garment workers already locked out from four hundred and nine factories controlled by members of the _\Iflnuf:!(‘tlxrs:rs' Protective association The union Jeaders declared that more than two {housand four hundred factories and sixty thousand workers would be idle. About five thousand pickets Teen selected for duty in front of the factories. The union officials an- nounced that they had received word that most of the independent cloak and suit manufacturers were willing to grant all the demands of the strikers as soon os the strike went into effect and the demands were formulated. Benjamin Schlessinger, president of the International Union, said the union was not ready to make public its demands. Strike Breake Arrive, Poughkeepsie, N. May strike breakers for the New Central Railroad arrived in Pough- keepsie from Buffalo early today in the first step to head off a walkout of all telegraphers, signalmen and cther classes of workmen involved in the threatened tie-up. The coming of the men operators and signalmen, cepted by union organizers here as indicating that the railroad officials ¢id not intend to meet the demands of the union, hut would permit the strike to be declared A New York Central official now here said today that the company has Y who are was ac- prepared to fill all positions with competent men as soon as they are vacated. Will Refuse Demands, New York, May 3.—The demands of teleg ignal men on the ATHER. riford, May —I1"or Harvttord and vicinity Un- settled, prebably showers to- 1 Thursday. e LD S L, | have | Sybil, at their home here, and then cscaped, is partially surrounded in a tract of woodland in Rhode Island a few miles southeast of this town by cquads of men who have been hunt- ing him since the shooting, accord- ing to reports received here today. | He is said to have been seen in some woods opposite East Killingly today, | and an armed pos As Elliott was armed with two | automatic revolvers and is said to have been well supplied with am- munition when he disappeared, it is | | Chief Secretary for Ireland, Who Has | from the cabinet by t IN R. I. WOODLAND ayer of Thompson Parmer and Daughter Surrounded by Posse With Police Dogs. Thompson, May 3.—John Elliott, the stable hand, who yesterday shot and killed George Albert Pett a prosperous farmer, and his daughter > with a number tarted in pursuit. of police dogs has s thought he may resist capture if cor- nered. BIRRELL RESIGNS Been Harshly Criticized Over Re- cent Uprising, Quits His Post. London, May 3, 3:10 p. m.—Augus- tine Birrell, chief sccretary for Ire- land has resigned. Mr. Birrell indic ted his resignation aking the corner hehind the treasury bench whes of commons th seat he entered the house afternoon. e e | MINISTRY RESIGNS Members Unwilling to Put Into Effect Abolition of Upper House as De- mandca by Labor Party. Sydney, New South Wales, via Lon- don, May 3, 4:48 a. m.—The New South Wales Ministry has resigned, owing to the unwillingness of its members to put into effect the aboli- | tion of the upper house, as demanded by the labor party. tial and found guilty and were shot this morning. Patrick H. Pearce, the *‘Provisional president of Ireland,” was among those shot. Three other signers of the proclam- ation were sentenced to three years imprisonment. Premier Asquith made an an- nouncement to this effect in the house of commons this afternoon. Another of the rebels found guilty and shot this morning was James Connolly, who w styled “Cora- mandant General of the Irish Repub- lican army”. Of the other signatures of the repub- lican proclamation found guilty and shot were Thomas J. Clark and Thom- as McDonagh. Galway, Ireland, Monday, May 1, via London, May 3, 1:32 p. m.—The disorders here are over. About 100 men of the Sinn Fein who led 2 fugi- | tive existence outside Galway for a few days ve been scatterir to their homes since Friday, and are | now being hrought in and lodged i1 jail. TEAMSHIP PIER PILED WITH FREIGHT ur Hundred and Fifty Tugboats Tied Up by Strike—10,000 Long- | them on Will Leave No Room Doubt Concerning Berl Exact Position and Include Definite Inst tions to Be Given to C manders of Submarines| AMERICA TO BE THE SOLE JUL Associated Press Permitted to Madi cast Reply to Demands United States—Gerard Ret From Interview With Kaiser helm at Great Headquarters Refuses to Give Interview. Berlin, May 3, by Wireless t Associated Pr Via. Sayville. draft of the German reply t American note has been finishe: The reply is subject to mindd terations which may result fro terchanges of views between and general headquarters. The attitude of Germany stated in clear and precise The note will leave no rooi coubt concerning the exact pg assumed by Germany and will municate tthe definite nature structions that will be given t rine commanders, and otheq on which Washington itself judge the situation The associated press per to make these statements, alt the censorship on despatches t to reveal the tenor of the G reply is still effective. The d celivery of the answer no fixed. wij me has ines Intervi May 7:30 p. m,| London, May 0 a. m.<-A sador James W. Gerard, after rival at the American embz return from Great Headquarte ceived the newspaper cor and held short conversa various topics not ing he one in which they were ex Iy interested. The ambassad| clined to make the slightest re te the on his visit Emperor, explaining that the| tion imposed absolute silencd him. It was learned, howeve] he received Secretary Lansing gram of instructions in time t municate with Chancellor Vo mann-Hollweg before his depa Mr, Gerard and Joseph C. secretary of the American e returned with bronzed comp having spent much time at thq quarters in the open air, T spected the methods of the d tion of American food of the civilian population. at the to which the headquarters is loca in the neighboring village. T Berlin, a of occ conferred with members American commission for re Felgium, who arrived on a train from Brusse for thal pose. They also visited the { front Conferences and these side sions occupied every moment during which they we at the residence of the chand Col, House Visits Presidd Washington, May 8.—Colo) M. House, President closest adviser, arrived here to F House submari a visit at the White pected to discuss the tion. President Ts Unshaken Washington, May The an| ment from Berlin that new an ite instructions are to be gl German submarine comman the first positive indication Germany will attempt to mee dent Wilson's demand 1 declare 1band of the su| final effect meth an yds of anc present shoremen May Qui New York, May 3 are piled high with freight whici cannot be moved and fifty stea lie at anchor in the harbor tod: able to reach the wharves because of the strike of marine engineers which has tied up 450 tughboa composiny about 75 per cent. of the craft en- gaged in such service in New Yori harbor. Among the railroad companies that have acceded to the demands of tic engineers are the Lehigh Valley rail- i road, the New York Central and the | New York. New Haven and Hartford. | Owners of about thirty other tus- boats also have vielded to the de- mands of the men. Other com oS declined to pay the increase in wage With the expected arrival today of {he steamships Tuscania, Espagne, | United States and many steamers | from Cent American and coast- wise ports a further increase of the congestion of freight is forescen There were intimations that a sen eneral strike of 40,000 longshorem:n might be called to support that of the engineers. varfare Whethe meet the note and diplomatic termined by a ination President new instraet of the prevent the rms - te thus relations ast a br| only refy can and close Wilson is reoresd him as nah) his determination that the iss negotiable; that a settlemenf be delayed by discussion of sues such as the British block retaliatory measures, and t} controversy between the proceed further in jermany effectually of ships without warning measures to bring operations otherwise fines to international Only One Basis For With a declaration have given they those closest to counf diplomacy stops her with law Discw: that wnd ders been carried willia of subm that that will be aith us the president et ong fare hut onl (Continued On Eleventh 1] 1