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New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
SEVENTY WITNESSES
 FOR BECKER'S TRIAL
Runlored Ex-Lieutenant Will Take Stand in His Own Defense When
 Case Is Re-opened Wednesday.

New York, May 4.--For the sec ond trial of Charles Becker former police lieutenant, on a charge of hav- ing instigated the murder of Herman Rosenthal which will begin on We'd nesday, District Attorney Charles S. Whitman will call seventy witnesses, many of whom did not testify in the first trial.
 The court of appeals in granting Becker a new trial discredited the testimony of Sam Schepps, and made it valueless at the coming trial
 It is said that Becker is anxious to take the stand in his own behalf and that Martin T. Manton. his counsel may permit him to do so.
 It is expected that several days will be occupied in securing jury. The trial probably will occupy three weeks or a month.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
PEACE ADVOCATES MEET.

Mexican Situation to Be Discussed at Annual Convention in Massachusetts.
 Springfield, Mass, May At was expected that abstract dissertations on peace would give way largely to dis cussions of the present situation in Mexico at the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Peace society opening here today. Rev. pr. Philip s. Mox- om was chosen to preside and the topic of his opening address was an- uounced as "The General Outlook For World Peace.''
 Other speakers on the program for today's session were George s. Smith of Boston; Mrs. George Sumner Ladd, lecturer of the State Grange; James Duncan, president of the Granite Cut ters' International Association of America, and George P. Morris of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
Olney Is Silent.

Boston, May 4.--Richard Olney smiled when informed today that President Wilson had selected him for governor of the federal reserve board, but declined to comment on the an- nouncement, or indicate whether he would accept.
 MT. Olney is in his 18th year and though vigorous and active, was in- ]uenced by his advanced years as we'll as by his business interests to decline the diplomatic office rendered him a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
MAKES FAVORABLE IMPRESSION. Organist Applicant Given Trial at
 Swedish Lutheran Church.

David Wicander made favorable impression at the Swedish Lutheran church yesterday while demonstrat- ing his ability as an organist. Next Sunday. Frank Benson of East Berlin, will be given trial The church is to select a permanent organist in the near future.
 A financial meeting for the pay ment of dues will be held in the church parlors this evening.
 The Ladies' Sewing society will ahold a meeting Thursday afternoon. Tn the evening, the monthly meeting Af the Mems club will be held.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
HAS $1.304 BALANCE

w. F. Brooks, chairman of the Wal nut Hill park commission, has filed the annual report of that board with the city clerk. The report shows re- ceipts of $14,500 from the city, $2,- 107.42 from the Erwin fund and $210 from concessions, which with cash on hand at the beginning of the year, gave the board $16,959.06 with which to work. The expenditures amounted to $15,594.67, leaving a balance of s1,364.67.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
Mrs. Woods Uses Butchers CleaV- er on Henry James, Portrait.
FOUR CAsHEs ACROSS FACE
Angry Crowd in Royal Academy Gal
 lery Rush Upon Man Who Charac- terized Assailant's Act as Cour-

London, May 4.-The portrait or Henry James, the novelist, by 1onn ' Singer Sargent, the American artlst' hanging in one of the galleries of the Royal Academy, was virtually ruined this afternoon by suffragette.
 The woman who committed the ou'- rage gave her name as Mrs. Wood. . She belongs to the group of miiltants called "I'he Wild Women" Armed with a butchers cleaver, Mrs. Wood approached the painting in a casual manner Opportunity offering, she suddenly dashed forward, produced a cIeayer from under her cloak, and was successful in slashing it a number of times before bystanders seized and stopped her.
 Accompanied by Man.
 Mrs. Wood was accompanied by q man, who attempted to impede those < persons who restrained her. When the police appeared on the scene Mrs. z Wood was handed over to them.
 The academy was opened to the public today. The picture damaged by Mrs. Wood was considered one of Sargent's masterpieces, and 1t was one of the most prominent canyases at the exhibition. n
 Mrs. Wood was roughly handled by the crowd before the police took her into custody.
 Special Meeting Held.
 The council of the Royal Academy held special meeting this afternoon to decide what steps might be taken.
 RH> Sargent on commission from a group of MT. James friends, for presentation to the author.
 Several fashionably dressed women were prominent in the successful ef- Wood.
 The man with Mrs. Wood cliarac- terized her course as an act of cour- :. age in a voice loud enough, to be heard by the spectators. The crowd x became angry and rushed upon him . with shouts of throw him out!" He was being severely handled when the police entered and elected him from the gallery.
 Three Clashes Across Face.
 The mutilations of the picture con- sist of three gashes across the face /. The largest cut is on the left side, and obliterates an eye. Another is ~ across the mouth, and a third near the chin. The rent on the left side of the face is three inches long and the torn ends of the canvas are frayed and uneven. The picture was removed at once from exhibition
 An artist who witnessed the out. rage, says the canvas is irreparably ruined 4g
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
SENT TO ASYLUM.
WKould-be Assassin of Mayor Mitchell
 Sentenced to Matteawan.

New York. May 4.--Michael c. Mahoney, who on Auril 17 shot at Mayor Mitchell and wounded Corpor. ation Counsel Frank l.. Polk, was to- day sentenced to Matteawan Asylum for the Incriminal Insane. A commis- sion Investigating Mahoney's mental condition reported to Judge Muluueen that the man was insane at the time he fired the shot. He will be taken to the asylum later today.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
BURNS CLUB DANCE.
Members Arc to Tender Reception to Ladies Who Assisted at Banquet!

All the ladies who assisted so mate- rially in making the annual banquet of the Burns club such a success are to be the guests of honor at a recep- tion to be held in old Jr. O. U. A. M hall on Arch street on Friday even~ ing.
 Dancing will be enjoyed and a so- cial evening carried out. All mem bers should make an effort to attend.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
GOV. AMMONS UNABLE
 TO STAND STRAIN
Colorado Executive Forced to His
 Bed While Preparing Message.
STORM THREATENED IN ASSEMBLY
Heavy Patrols of Federal Troops Scat- tered Throughout Strike Zones Re- Iieve Tension of State officials Embargo on Arms Declared.


 Denver. May 4.-Exhausted by the strain over events of the last two weeks in the strike zone, Governor F. M. Ammons has been unable to prepare his message for the special session of the legislature which con- vened today to consider legislation in connection with the strike. Last night while working upon the mes sage Governor Ammons broke down and was forced to his bed.
 In consequence, it was announced early today that the governor would ask both branches of the legislature to meet in joint session and he then was to. ask them to enact a measure permitting the issuance of bonds to pay the expenses incurred by the state in maintaining the militia in the strike zone debt which now exceeds $1, 000,0O0. The legislators were to be asked to enact a law prescribing arbitration and means of enforcing the dictum of the arbiters in future
 
 ment of a permanent state constab- ulary to be used in event of peace disturbances of magnitude and the prohibition of the sale of munitions of war and liquor in infected regions also was part of the legislative pro- gram.
 Storm is Threatened.
 Among the legislators today there was an undercurrent which threatened to break into a storm over the con- duct of the strike. Labor leaders were maneuvering for action against certain individuals. Party leaders were di- vided, but the forces usually in har- mony with Lieutenant-Governor Fitz- gerald, a democrat, joined those SUD- porting the governor to combat any criticism of the administration. It was also said that republican leaders were inclined to uphold the conduct of the administration. Progressives and the women members of the house and senate were expected to combat the legislative progress of the admin istration.
 Friends of the administration, how ever, were confident they would have sufficient support to carry out the pioSId1
 Sense of Security.
 Heavy patrols of federal troops scattered throughout the strike zones of Colorado gave state officials a sense of security today which they had not felt since the inception of the indus trial strife. Practically all of the Colorado National Guardsmen have been withdrawn.
 The matter of disarmament has not been undertaken yet and probably will not be until the arrival late today of Col. James Lockett with the Eleventh regiment, U. s. cavalry. Officials of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company declared that just as soon as the com mander of the federal troops is ready to disarm the men and afford protec- tion at the mines, the guards in their employ will turn over their arms. No intimation had been received, however, as to the manner in which the strikers would observe the procla- nation of disarmament.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04
WATER MAIN BREAKS

A water main on Dwight street burst late this afternoon, tearing up the pavement and shooting huge column of water into the air about twenty feet high.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-04

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Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
CENSUS RETURNS WESTERN TOWNS
Seattle Has Population of 313,000, While San Francisco Has 448,- 900 inhabitants.
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SEATTLE, April 28.-The results of the recent federal census have just been received here and the city ot Seattle is credited with a population of 313,OO0, while Portland has only 26O,000, and Tacoma is credited with a population of only 103.000 citizens
 San Francisco has population of 448,000, according to the returns, while Los Angeles is a close second with a total of 43S,0OO living within the city limits.
 The census authorities have pruned all the western coast towns down from the returns made by the cen sus enumerators, as it was found that in eSattle, Tacoma and the other cit ies the enumerators had placed many fake names on the list in order to make a good showing for their home city.
 In number of instances the cen sus enumerators were indicted and convicted for fraud and perjury and given light sentences as an example and warning.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
N0 DIVORCE. F0R
 TACOMA PREACHER Claimed His Wife Spent Too Much of His Hard Earned Money, But the
 Court Refused Divorce.

TACOMA, April 28.~-Judge Mitch ell today denied the application of Rev. A. H. Barnhisel, former min ister of this city, for a divorce from his wife, Mrs. Olive M. Barnhisel.
 The trial has been on for almost a month and Rev. Barnhisel claimed his wife was extravagant and spent 5000 a. year on clothes and house hold expenses and that his income was being used up in riotous living and his capital wasted by his wife, who was buying many new dresses.
 Judge Mitchell in rendering his de- cision stated that the social ambi- tions of the minister's wife and her waste of his resources were not suf- ficient grounds for the granting of a divorce and that the minister could prevent the waste of his money in other ways.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
ASK ROCKEFELLER TO SETTLE STRIKE
President Wilson Wires Oil King to Make Settlement With Men or He
 Will Establish Martial Law.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-Presi- dent Wilson today notified John D. Rockefeller, the oil magnate, that unless he took some action at once to stop the strike in the coal mines of Colorado that the government would send regular troops into the strike zone and settle the difficulty itself and would establish martial law.
 The aged magnate wired to the president that he must regretfully decline to interfere with the men in charge of the operation of the mines. as he believed they were doing their duty and what they considered to be right.
 It developed here today that the striking miners had also asked the president to send regular troops in to the strike zone and that they would willingly surrender to the reg ulars but would fight to the death rather than give up their arms to the state militia. It is expected that action will be taken today to send several companies of troops to Trim idad and other Colorado towns.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
CANAL COMMITTEE HAS SPLIT EVEN
President and Half Are Opposed
 to the Repeal

WASHINGTON, April 2S-The Sen ate Committee on Interoceanic Ca nals is evenly divided on the re peal of the canal tolls. and half of the members are with the admin istration while the other half are against the repeal of the exemption to American shipping using the big waterway.
 Many commercial associations from the west. from Gulf ports and from eastern cities are working hard and lobbying to prevent the repeal, claim ing that it means the destruction of American shipping and that foreign vessels will carry all the freight, while American taxpayers must foot the bills but secure no benefit.
 President Wilson has called several opponents of the bill in conference and is hopeful that he can convince enough of them to secure the pass age of the measure when it comes to vote.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
WOULD PREVENT
 COTTON FUTURES

WASHINGTON, April 28.-The House Agricultural committee today began hearings on the bill to stand ardize cotton gradings and to pre- vent trading in cotton futures" !" Four days will be devoted to cotton, and the committee will then con- slider grain future trading. The bill is now pending before a Senate con- mittee to the same end. The ques- ton of prohibiting trading in fu- lures has been a particularly live one ever since the Democrats obtained control of congress. The subject af- fects practically every southern mem her. Their claim is that prices in the big cotton markets are largely fictitious. and that the farmer gets ''bunked" by prices that do not any where near represent the actual con- dition of the real cotton.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
ALASKA STEAMERS MADE SOME MONEY
Alaska Steamship Line Holds Annual Meeting-Report Prosperous Year
 -OId Officials Reelected

SEATTLE, April 2S.-The annual Stockholders of the Alaska Steamship company was held here last night, re- sulting in the reelection of all the present board of officers and the re- tention of the present executive force
 The report of the officials showed that the company has had very successful year and has made consid- erable money. The large traffic to the Chisana, the big freight ship ments to the Juneau mining district the many new mining plants sent to the Valdez district, along with the large amount of ore shipped from the operating mines in the north has made the past year the most pros porous in the history of the steam ship company.
 January, February and March were exceptionally good months. the com pany doing the heaviest business for any quarter and the outlook for 1914 is good.
 The construction of the Alaska rail- road will mean large freight shipa ments for the government and many passengers seeking to better their condition by migrating to the north.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28

WASHINGTON, April 28.-1n spite of the optomistic feeling among the foreign diplomats and the American State department, many close friends of the administration do not expect the present efforts to prevent war will be successful and that the mediation offered by the South American coun- tries will only delay and cannot stop the conflict between the two repub- lies.
 Many Difficulties to Settle.
 It is pointed out that the difficult ies between the State department and Huerta have been allowed to drag for many months that in spite of every precaution the American government has prevented any hostile move to- wards the republic, but since the ar rest of the marines at Tampico the arrest and imprisonment of the American consul at Monterey and the many outrages towards Americans still in the sections of Mexico over which the .Huerta forces have con- trol, have made a settlement almost impossible unles Huerta resigns from his position as provisional president.
 Foreigners Work for Peace.
 This is hardly expected here, al-
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
Found New Indian Tribes.

PHILADELPHIA, April 28,-Word has been received that the members of the Amazon expedition of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania Museum, sent out in March, 1913, are all we'll af- ter nine weeks of e&ploring in South ern British Guiana. Dr. William c. Farabee. curator, and his party vis-- ited territory never before explored by white men. Tribes of Indians never before heard of were discov- cred, vocabularies were made of their languages, and notes taken of their arts, crafts, customs and re- ligious beliefs. while thousands ot specimens of their handiwork were
 collected. Previous reports told of the party having explored the north ern part of Brasil.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
STRIKERS KILL
 ! MINE GUARDS
Make Attack on Coal Mine Force at WaIensbur0-Drive Guards
 From Buildings.

WALENSBURG. Colo, April 2S.-- striking mine workers made an at tack on the Walensburg coal mine yesterday and killed seven of the guards employed by the company to protect the property from destruction. The strikers were we'll armed with high power rifles and soon drove the guards into the mine shaft for shel- ter, where they succeeded in hold ing off the strikers.
 The company buildings were set on fire and number were dynamited. All the women and children had been sent into the shaft when the fight started and none were hurt.
 LOUISVILLE, Colo, April 28.-The militia guards defending the Hecla coal mine were forced to use ma chine gun here today to stop the at tack being made against the mine. As the gun opened fire over the heads of the miners they turned and rushed for cover and made no furth- CT attempt to destroy the mine build ings. The death of members of the militia at the different mines has caused the militiamen to want re- venge and it is expected many clash es will follow in the next few days unless the regular troops arrive.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
ASQU|TH |S MAD
 ABOUT THOSE GUNS
Denounces as Outrage the Landing of 10000 Stand cf Arms in Ulster
 to Fight Against Home Rule.

LONDON, April 28-Premier As
 Quith, the head of the English gov
 ernment, in an address to the House
 of Commons today denounced as an
 Unprecedented outrage the landing of
 10000 rifles in Ulster" The guns are
 to be used by the Ulsterites against
 any attempt on the part of the gov-- ernment to establish home rule for Ireland.
 The guns were smuggled into Ul- ster last Saturday in spite of the in structions to the coast guard and to revenue officers to prevent the guns from being taken into the country. The government had also made an effort to have the guns seized in the Netherlands, where they were being loaded on a fast freighter, but the freighter moved out at night before the Dutch authorities had chance to act, and the guns were landed in Ulster.
 It is generally believed here that government officers were responsi
 ble for the guns landing and an eff
 fort will be made to punish those guilty of aiding the violation of the law
 The English army now stationed in
 Ulster cannot be depended upon to
 search for the guns, as they mostly sympathiZe with the Ulsterites.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
WILL STAGE 4
 BUFFALO HUNT

PIERRE, s. D., April 28.-Arranae- ments are being made here today for staging the last great Buffalo hunt of the West and in order that pos terity may not forget how the orig
 inal American chased big game, nav ing pictures will be taken of the hunt. John E. Sloat, Gettysburg. s. D., who has an option on the famous Scotty Phillips herd of 467 buffalo. is negotiating with moving pic ture company to turn over part of the herd and with the aid of 200 Sioux Indians stage . great buffalo hunt, authentic in every, detail. It is probable that the event will be pro duced on the ranges west of here.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
CROOK CAUGHT
 IN SEATTLE William Ferguson Wanted in St. Louis for EmbezzIement of $14,000
 From Bank.

SEATTLE, April 28.-The police here today arrested William Fergu- son, who is wanted in St. Louis for embedding $14,0OO from bank in that city.
 The police had been asked to watch for Ferguson and some time ago re- ceived information that he was in the city hiding. They watched and To- cated him in small hotel
 Ferguson has retained attorneys and will fight extradition. He is held without bail, but his lawyers will make an effort to secure his release on bail until the case can be decid- ed.
 A detective from St. Louis is now en rouge to the city to ask Governor Lister to grant extradition papers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
MORE DOPE FFiENDS" IN U. s. THAN CHINA

NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 2S.-The United States is far worse drug rid den than China. says Dr. Lucius Brown, head of the state pure food and drug department, in statement. Figures, he declares. show that the people of this country have the ori- entals beaten in the use of drugs and in the rope" habit. So far l. 360 dope" fiends have registered with the Tennessee state department. He figures that the number represents only aboua pne-tenth of the drug users of the state. ..,
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28

though strong foreign influences have been at work to force him to quit and turn the reins of government over to some Mexican statesman not af- filiated with one or the other fac tions now fighting for control of the government.
 Fear the Rebels.
 The administration here is as much dissatisfied with the rebel at titude toward the United States and foreign residents as against Huerta and would be glad to see some form of government established in the re- public around which the lawabiding, respectable and peace loving citizen ship could rally.
 War Preparations Continue.
 No abatement of the work in the War department and at the navy yards can be noticed because of the pending settlement of the trouble and suplies are being rushed south as fast as possible and are being placed in storage at Galveston, New Orleans and other southern coast towns.
 Work on the Border.
 Similar shipments are being made to the stations near the border, where large amounts of supplies are being gathered in the event of the troops
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
Tech Relay After Record.

BOSTON. April 2S.-Massachusetts Institute of Technology will open the outdoor track season this afternoon with a meet to be featured by an exhibition by the relay team in an attempt to break track record. In addition two cups will be contested for in other events.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-04-28
To Be Higher Than EiHeI

BRUSSELS, April 28.-The mem bers of the International Wireless Photography Commission met in the Royal Laeken Park in Brussels today and placed the first rivet in g huge 3pylon to be erected there. It will be the largest in the world. The tower, which is intended for scientific in vestigations of all kinds. more partic- ularly in meterology and wireless telegraphy, will be 1902 feet high |or 100 feet higher than the Eifel tower.