New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 4, 1916, Page 1

4§ HERALD BEST OF ALL ‘LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERAL HERALD “ADS” MEA BETTER BUSINE ~ PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1916. —TWELVE PAGES. ESTABLISHED 1§ TERMS WITH MEXICO ‘SATISFACTORY’ T0 U. 3. GOVERNMENT Use of Railroads and No Definite Time for Withdrawing Troops, Two Features -~ WILSON REGEIVES REPORT; T0 CONFER WITH BAKER American Soldiers Will Not Proceed Farther South Than Point Reached At Present And Carrvaunzistas Will Co-operate In Driving Out Bandits —Tirst Chief of Mexico Approves of | Obregon’s Concessions. Washington, May 4.—Major Gen- eral Scott’s report on his conferences with General Obregon, Carranza’s v today by Secretary Bake acterized by officials as Tt is understood to pron use of Mexican railway: definite time—such as days—as has been reported, for the withdrawal of Pershing’s forces. While the terms of the agreement will not be made “rat least until after a conference be- tween President Wilson and Secretary de for the tentative Baker today, it is understood to pro- | vide that American troops shall go farther south than they now and will be withdrawn as soon as the Carranza government convizces the United States of its capacity to pro- tect the American border territory. It also provides for co-operation with Carranza troops for cleaning up the bandits. Some slight changes in tho agreement as made between General Scott and Gen. Obregon may be made here, but they probably will be un- important. The indications are that Secretary Baker will recommend to the president the acceptance of the agreement which is described as pure- ly a military one. not are Carranza Agreeable. El Paso, Tex., May 4.—Ratification of the tentative agreement reached between Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the United States Army and General Alvaro Obregon, minister of war of the de facto gov- ernment of Mexico, awaits only the * acceptance by President Wilson of the terms of the proposed settlement. Advices received in Juarez today indicated that First Chief Carranza had accepted the terms agreed upon by his minister of war. The formal ratification will follow, it is expected as soon as the word from Washington comes that the agreement is satisfac- " tory. General Obregon told his associates today that he saw no reason why ar | - minister, laid before President Wilson | was char- | and sets no | public | the settlement should not be quickly | effected and, that he believed the ten- sion between the Mexicans and Amer- icans would quickly disappear when the news was spread that an under- standing had been reached that had - for its object the retirement of the American soldiers from Mexican soil. General Obregon seemed gratified over reports that large mining com- panies were planning to operate their Mexican properties thus giving work to thousands of persons, Generals Scott and Funston, the American conferees, waitel for word from Washington that they might re- quest a formal conference with Gen- eral Obregon and his associat There was nothing to suggest a possibility that the agreement migh: not found acceptable in all its phases the administration. REBELS IN MOSCOW Over 5.000 Tons to of Kerosene and Benzine Destroyed When Revolu- tionists Destroy Tanks. Berlin, May 4, by Wireless.to Say- ville—Revolutionary workmen in Moscow have exploded kerosene and benzine tanks belonging ta the Rus- sian government, according to Tepor from Stockholm received by the Overseas News Agency. The reports £aid that more than olls were destroyed. Fire started after the explc bhas spreead to the be | ,000 tons of the | | considerable experimental work | NEW CONCERNS MAY - GOME T0 THI GITY ?Forestville Company Said to Have Its Eyes on New Britain Site %OTHER NEAR NEW HAVEN ! Both Said to Be Ready to Make Offer i to Building Company of Chamber of Commerce—Auto Parts Co. Near- Iy Ready. James M. Carney, one of the leading figures in the Hartford Auto Parts company, was in this city today, look- ing over some of the final details of preparing the new factory erected by the Chamber of Commerce on Ellis | street, into which the company will move as soon as the machinery can be | secured. In a discussion with a Her- ald man, Mr. Carney said that it is hoped to be able to commence opera- | tions early in July. At present work- men are engaged in wiring the build- {ing and on the completion of this work, there remains but little to be done. . The Hartford concern at present is taxed with orders and for working space. tunity that confronts the concern on its location in this city, the officials of the plant are more than anxious to get here as early as possible. On his acceptance of the presidency Chamber of Commerce, George Landers immediately got busy in reaching the company’s officials, who have assured him that all possible haste is being made in getting per- manently located ,6 here. The com- pany was the recipient recently of an order from one of the largest clutch concerns in the country, and this, with that is to be taken up, will be the first work that will be done in the new building. Other Firms May Follow Suit. The arrival of the Hartford Auto Parts company, will it is reported mean the locating here at a later date of two rapidly growing manufacturing concerns in the western part of the state. These concerns have expanded so fast in the past few months that it means the building of new factories at their present locations. Some of the members of the board of directors are in close touch with the fine treatment accorded the Hartford concern by the building company of the Chamber of Commerce, and are M. osition to that body which will no doubt be acceptable. One of these concerns is the Peck & Young con- cern of Forestville. Mr. Humason, one of the officers of the company was interviewed this afternoon, and while he admitted that the company’s bus- iness was very good, he denied that it was its intention to leave Forestville. The other concern is located near New Haven and has recently placed large orders with the Hartford Auto Parts company. The Herald inform- ant states that it is the wisdom of be. ing closer to the local factory that will eventually mean the lccating in this city of this concern, which employs over 100 employes, manufacturing electrical parts and other articles per- taining to the automobile industry. ENGLAND TO DISAVOW SEIZURE OF CHINA Will Repudiate Act of Cap- tain in Taking Ameri- can Ship. lief is expressed in neutral diplomatic circles that the British foreign office not only will order the release of the Austrians and Germans seized on board the American steamer China while on her way from Shanghai to | fan Francisco on February 19 last, | but also will disavow the action of the captain of the auxiliary cruiser Laurentic in making the seizure. Although the latest American note refuses to discuss the actual move- ments of the seized passengers or their plottings, it is known that the attention of the British authoriti has been called to the fact that those ion and | arrested, although enroute to Manila, administrative and | could not have reached that port on other buildings in the neighborhood ; loard the China but would have been of the tanks and is still burnir AUTO TURTLES, KILLS TWO | Well Enown Author and Playwright | Die Under Machine—Stage Manager Is Seriously Injured. Los Angele ) Maicolm W. Btrong, playwright, and Clinton H Btagg, author, of New York were killed last night when an automobile driven by Stagg overturned on a road near here George Foster Platt, formerly stage manager at the New theater and the Little theater in New Yor: passenger in the machine ly injured. | compelled to trans-ship | Where they would have been within the jurisdiction of Japan, England lly; and that, therefore, the seizure ot only was unjustifiable but un- 1ecessary The United States akes the attitude | an exact parallel the Trent. at aki, government that seizure to the case of ENGINEER DROF | Stamford, May 4 Edward Allen for thirty-five years an engineer on the N. Y. N. H. & H. railroad, dropped dead of apoplexy today as he was DEAD. | | | | | | | | | country | apout to board his engine in the local vards of the company. For a number of years he had been driving a switch- ing engine here. He was sixty-nine another ‘ yvears old, oné of the oldest engineers was serious- ‘ on the road in point of service, and is gurvived by his wife and a daughter. . Realizing the splendid oppor- | of the | seriously considering offering a prop- | London, May 4, 5:10 p. m.—The be- | $10,000 PRIZE WON; BOYS’ GLUB FUND IS NOW AT 381,401,81 Workers Enthusiastic This Noon When Reports From Team Cap- tains Show $13,609 Collected 'LESS THAN $5,000 NEEDED 10 REACH COVETED GOAL Mrs. Howard Parsons’ Team Brings Down Applause by Annocuning Col- lections of $2,250 in Past Twenty- four Hours—Mrs. Hatch’s Workers » Also Chceered for Neiting $1,600— intertain at Lunch. e e e Previously Reported.$57,792.46 Reported Today 13,609.35 Special Gift 10,000.00 1 Grand Total TEAM CAPTAINS’ J. C. Andrews i W. E. Attwood C. F. Bennett F. S. Cadwell M. H. Camp . V. B. Chamberl: E. H. Cooper Peter Crona Wells Eddy C. H. Fox E. T. Glass .. Hall . F. W. Holmes . W. W. Leland W. H. Mecagl C. B: Parsons H. H. Pease P. K. Roger Carl Rosen Maurice Stanley G. S. Talcott Howard Wilson Harry Scheuy . ... WOMEN'S TEAMS. W. Traut . H. L. Mills E. W. Pelton J. H. Kirkham. . John Purney s. Wm. Rowl < W. B. Beer Howard Parsol s Wilbor H. L. $81,401.81 REPORTS. $203.00 336.50 666.00 42.50 510.25 90.00 171.00 210.00 350.00 202.00 350.85 180.00 229.00 57.75 70.00 114.50 700.00 600.00 56.00 27.50 406.50 262.00 i .10 2,250.00 421, 910.00 1,600.00 31 141.75 75.00 654.75 s Platt Hatch jon P J. M. Halloran. . B. B. Bassettc. . E. W. Christ. . $13,609.35 The $85,000 fund for the Boys' club is assured. With the prospect of an aditional subscription of $10,000 from six local citizens to spru them on to the collecting of a similar amount, the workers went after the required sum with zeal, and as a result the glowing reports today showed $13,609.35 had been secured. amount added to the promised sub- scription of $10,000 bringing the total amount today to $23,069.35, and this added to the grand total repori- | ed vesterday at $57,792.35 today a grand total of |leaving $3,598.19 to | before tomorrow noon, day of the campalign. | the reports today, reached fever heat {and when the time arrived for Vie President Phiiip Corbin of the Bo: club to call the roll, there wa noticeabie hush. Big One of the largest gatherings the noon luncheons was on hand to- Jln,\',r many of the team captains re- porting a full quota of members pres- ent. Seated at the head table were: Chief Rawlings of the police depart- ment, A. N. Lewi F. A. Searle ana others who have been prominent dur- ing the campaign. Prayer prior to the luncheon was offered by Rev. J. \.'lu. Rees of the Stanley Memorial church. Superintendent Crawford was on hand again today with a small army of his charges and the youngsters sang. cheered and in oth- er ways contributed to making the day one of the happiest of the cam- paign. Mr. Crawford gave his talk on the merits of the bhoys | are members of the cluh. The calling of the roll was taken up and four ladies teams turned in glowing r ports. When team No. 33, with M | Howard Parsons as captain, reported subscriptions amounting to $2,250, n storm of applause broke over the building for with this sum records of the entire week were broken. Mrs, Parsons’ team has been doing fine work throughout the campaign and with the crowning achievemen of 15- day to cap the climax, it ce v deserved the chee: also the Second honors today went to = W. L. Hatch's team, which reported | $1,600. In the men’'s class Captain | C. . Bennett was high with $666 and | c: M. H. Camp second with that This ¢ sums up $81,401.81, be collected the clo: Interest in Attendance. of usual who of reports or five of the speechmaking was elimin: on account of the nervousness seemed evident on each pe other than a brief word by today that and (Continued On Tenth Page.) | ed | THOMPSON SLAYER CAUGHT EXHAUSTED Makes No Eifort fo Escape When Found in Barn Has In His Possession Two Automatic Revolvers and Between 50 and 60 Rounds of Ammunition—Prisoner Makes No Statement. Thompson, May 4—John Elliott, a farmhand, sought for two days bj as the alleged murderer of Sybil Pettis, a school teacher and her father, George A. Pettis of thi town, was captured here early today A farmer, Roland Mills, found the man heavily armed in a barn where he had taken shelter from the rain. Makes No Effort to Escape: Elliott was captured about a mile and a half from the scene of the shooting. He was in a very weak and exhausted condition, and made no cffort to escape arrest. He was ap- parently in a stupor when Mills dis- covered him. The latter ran to a neighbor's house about a quarter of a mile away and notified Deput Sheriff William F. Bates, who placed Elliott under arrest. He was ac- companied by several armed men. Head and Face Cut. One of the man’s eyes was nearly closed, and he was cut about the face and head, indicating, it is thought, that he may have had a struggle with Pettis before shooting him. He was apparently suffering from exposure and lack of food. It is now believed that at no time wa he very far away. He has made no statement of any kind. ¥ When d Arsenal on Body. arrested he had on him two automatic revolvers and one of an ordinary type, between 50 and 60 rounds of ammunition and a small sum of money. Elliott was arraigned before Jus- tice of the Peace Randolph H. Chandler here later. and was held without bonds for trial in the su- rerior court at the September term on charges of murder. When asked to plead Elliott’s only response was “nothing to say May Not Live for Trial. After an amination of the prisoner, physicians said that he would probably not live to stand trial as there were indications of a frac- ture of the skull. In addition to his other injuries Elliott had a bad wound on the head, and it is believed that when he first encountered shed, the farmer threw an axe at him and struck him on the head. The axe was found some distance from the shed after the shooting. Elliott would make no statement of any kind, declaring his mind was blank as to what happened after his fight with Pettis. Begged for Food. Further details Elliott show that when saw the man sitting under the shed, he went back to the house wife went to a neighbor for Meantime Elliott had aroused himself from his stupor and going to door of the house asked for some- thing to eat. He then went to the well to draw water, and while he was there Deputy Sheriff Bates accom- panied by half a dozen armed men orrived and placed him under arrest. The prisoner was taken to the county jail at Brooklyn to await trial. The funeral of the victims was held today, Rev. John K. Moore of the Congregational church officiating. State’s ttorney Searls intimated today that if the prisoner’s dition permitted an earlier the trial might be fixed. date for MARRIAGE UPHELD, De Castellane Loses Appeal to Vatican. Rome, May 4, via Paris, 4:40 p. m —The validity of the marriage of Count Boni de Castelaneto Anna Gould of New York, now Duchess Talleyra was confirmed today by the comm sion of cardinals appointed to con- sider the claim of the count for in- nulment of his marriage. Count De Castellane has appealed several times to the Vatican for a ruling that his marriage was invalid. His last appeal, which has now been decided against him, was filed in January of this year. Boni RANCHER MURD Scout for ing Bandits. May 4—P. H. Hol- r San Antonio, Mex ith his Mexican for ED. Acted As Americans Seck- Ed Paso, Tex 1y, a rancher ne was murdered w Amer Holly scout for who went to the to rid it of Villa bandits This is the information contained in a despatch from Gen. Pershing to- day. The despatch did not state whether Holly was American. had acted £ as troops he a an WEATHER. Hartford, May 1—For Hart- ford and vicinity: Fair to- ht and Priday: unsettled by night. Warmer Friday. T MAY DIE BEFORE TRIAL CIVIL POPULATION Pettis as the latter was at the wood- | of the capture of | the farmer | and his | help. | the | | presence | ginal con- | | Professor | grounds and one at Walnut Hill par | Day program | Statement man on the night of April 29, because EVACUATING METZ Advance of French May Have | Effect on Capital of Lorraine. London, May 4, 10 a. m.—Reuter’s Amsterdam correspondent telegraphs that information which is regarded as trustworthy has been received there to the effect that Metz is being evacu- ated by the civil population. Metz, the capital of Lorraine, and a city of about 60,000, is rated as one of the strongest fortresses of the world. It is about fifteen miles north of the fighting line and forty miles east of Verdun. SEEKING TO CARVE WAY TO THAT $1,000 And After That They Will Continue to Carve the Calves, If They Get Job. Although the slaughter house has farther than rough sketches, the health department is being bombard- ed with applications for the inspector- ship. To date, no less than thir men of various stations in life have shown willingness to accept the $1,- 000 plum if such it may be termcd. Evidently many figure the job a inecure, but this is not the view taken by Health Superintendent T. B. Reeks. He is-anxiousto-begin slaughter inspection and will take the matter up with the board at its meeting next Tuesday. Today he was closeted with Corporation Coun- sel J. E. Cooper going over drafts of new health ordinances and slaugh- tering regulations. While the health department is anxious to start construction on the new slaughter house as soon as pos- sible, Superintendent Reeks said it would probably be some time before the board could start active work on the job. 'PLANT CHARTER OAK AT GRAMMAR SCHOOL new municipal proceeded no FRENGH OFFENSIVE AT VERDUN CONTINUES| = ] Gains Increased and Consoli- dated During Night, Paris Claims. Paris, May 4, 12:15 p. m.—The ad- vance of the French in the district of Dead Man Hill, on the Verdun front, | was continued during the night, the war office announced this afternoon. The gains made yesterday were in- creased and consolidated. As a consequence of the French tillery preparations at Dead Man Hill vesterday, the statement says, two Germans surrendered, stating they were the sole survivors of the men in their trench. Elsewhere west of the Meuse there were active fighting with artillery. An engagement with grenades occurred in Avoncourt Wood. In the region of Vaux, east of the Meuse, there was an artillery encoun- ter, French artillery destroyed ammuni- tions near the Grand Dune, Belgium. Berlin, May 4, via London, 3:31 p. m.—TIt is officially announced that the French have obtained a foothold in one of the German advance posts south of Dead Man Hill. The announcement to this effect w made in today's army headquarters statement. ZEPPELIN A ) WRECK Crew of Sixteen in Captivity—Several Members Injured—Important Parts of Machinery Thrown Overboard. Stavanger, via London, May 4, 2:19 a. m. is now lying on the s side of Hafso Firth, where it wa chored and is watched by the tary. The crew of sixteen were captured. One was wounded, another had a broken leg and a third a broken arm. The disaster was probably due to shortage of gasoline. Three men who remained aboard the Zeppelin until the last moment threw ove board the most important parts of the machinery. a London, May 3, 11:05 m.—The Zeppelin L-20, which was driven ashore and destroyed at Hafso Firth, Norway was one of the air fleet which raided the northeast coast of [ land on Tuesday night, causing thirty- six casualtie p. | Professor David N. Camp, New Brit- ain’s Grand Old Man, the Donor, Attends the Prevocational | was observed today and the event was graced with the| of Professor David i Camp, New Britain's grand old man. | Professor Camp gave the school an | oak tree, a descendant of the ori-| Charter Oak and before it was | planted on the lawn fronting the school explained to the assembly how he obtained it. Many years ago Camp received a gift of from the original tree he planted The trees and fruited and he planted more acorns. The tree planted hy the Grammar school pupils today | grew from one of these acorns. The school was represented at the | planting by the Arbor Day Comnmit- { tee of the school and the presidents of the various divisions of the Civic league. : Besides the descendant of the ori- ginal Charter Oak, the committec planted two other trees on the school Arbor Day at { Grammar school two acorns and these flourished This afternoon the following Arbor was carried out in the chool auditorium: lag salute School of principles George Carlson oo ateiae Inez Campbell proclamation Ebba Woodland calls Girls’ Report on Planting Tree . William Upso Hildink Erickson of Minutes Governor's e Ande: n Glee Club Brave Old Oak Songs and Calls Rirds Method Trees ... Woodman Sp: Victrola ring for Klac of Planting and C: Fertrude Tree George School re That Ceeen O'Brien Orch L School Selection | Pledge AMER HELD UP, Jerlin, May 4,by wireles: | ville.—The Overseas News A | nounces that the Scandinavian-Ame | ican liner Fredericy VIII, New York | for Christiania, was held up at Kirk- | wall by a British patrol boat and her first class American mails, consisting 2,000 5, were taken off. to S ency an- | a of JIMINEZ RENEGS AND DECLARES WAR Impeached President of Dominican Republic Decides He Does Not Like His Medicine- Repub- Jiminez, Santo Domingo, Dominican lic, May 4.—General Juan I president of the republic, who impeached by the chamber of ties on May 2, has declared the capi tal in a state of siege and by decree has removed the head of the govern- ment to San Geronimo, a suburb of Santo Domingo. The secretary of the interior today notified the senate, by which, the law provides, the president shall be tried within forty-eight hours after im- peachment, that the capital is in a state of rebellion and that President Jiminez is unable to appear for trial. The city is quiet. was depu Washington, May 4—Rear Admiral Caperton, commanding the American naval forces in Dominican waters, is under broad instructions to use whatever force is necessary to maintain the constitutional govern- ment in the Dominican Republic. If necessary, Admiral Caperton may land bluejackets and marines 0'GORMAN DETERMINED Scnator From New York His Term of Public Life Has Been Long Enough. Believes 4 In an- determination to retire 1te next March Senator (’Garman of New York, today would id nothing to a formal statement he 1 prepared on the subject. “[ have decided,” the senator’s statement read, ‘‘not to accept the nomination for re-election tto the cenate. When my term expires on rch 4, 1917, I shall have com- | pleted an unintterrupted. public ser- vice of twenty-four years, eighteen as a judge and six year: a sen: My personal affairs now require should cive my undivided a tion:” Washington nouncing his irom the se: h: ten REVOLUTION THREATENS GERMANY: CIVILIANS ARE EVACUATING METZ: GERARD TO RECEIVE REPLY T0D lArrest of Dr. Carl Liebkn in Connection With Rig Berlin on May 1 Crel Sensation and Uprisin His Supporters Is Said Be Feared By Govern REICHSTAG MEMBER ASKS HIS RELE/ Brief Message Reccived by La from American Ambassador tc lin Today, But Contents Are held from Public— d to Ct No Information on German Al to Ultimatum on Submarines, 2 p. A resolution in m., via Ld Berlin s the stag today requesting Chancello Bethmann-Hollweg to release Dy t gainst him| of the Berlin, May 3, May 4, 1 introduced ¢ 55 a. m.- Liebknecht from arrest and pend after proceedings the adjournment Revolution Threatens, London, May 3, 11:53 p. arrest of Dr. Karl Liebknecht, m cialist leader in connection May day demonstration in Berli 1, caused great excitement amo workers there and led to a fres onstration which was suppresse large body of police, according yorts from Berlin forwarded Copenhagen by the Ixchang graph company. The lieved be despatch that the compelled it governme; Dr. a ac German to release knecht in order to prevent tion. It is stated that he = was while addressing a peace dem tion and that it was a violation| military regulations for him t the civilian clothes which arrested, as he is a soldier. From Lan Washington May 4 Lansing announced today th spatch from Ambassador Gers ed yesterday d the ambass pected to receive today the ( reply to the American a ing immediate abandonment off ent practices of submarine wa Secretary Lansing said he wa out any information whatsoe the conference Ambassador had with mperor William headquarters. The despatch Lansing, said was very brief a tained no indication of the the German reply. News des| from Berlin have indicated t Despateh note at ! received man government hoped it w( tavorably. Chairman Stone of the eign relations committee, Secretary Lz cussed the uation. “Judging from the newspap| tensity of the situation with G is very much less than it wa Senator Stone. “It also apped they have reached some agree the border.” Senator Stone said there occasion for congressional the situation now stands. sen; al brief] Mexi: and and nsing rman ac Propagandists Busy. Washington, May Printd letters protesting inst ar which may lead to war with G began pourir the thouss day upon members of congres: sequel to the telegraph pro that swamped the capital and aph companies last week Even the names of the cong were printed on the envelop| everything gave evidence that ters had been prepared by th and required only written sig in by WITHDRAWS RESIG? By Decision to iicfer Disj Referendum to the People. Sydney, N W., via Lond 4, 1:50 m.—The ministry outh Wales has decided to W resignation had bd to the labor pe A has been reached whe the abolition of tk 11 be its wh sented ment n question of house of parliament w s\ | to a referendum.