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New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Had Plans of German
 Army in His Possession

Brussels, Aug. 11..via Paris and London, 11.05 a. m.-One of the spies arrested by the Belgians in Ostend had in his possession plans indicating the halting points of the German army on the march to Paris. According to these Brussels was to be reached August and Lille, France, August B.
 King Albert arrived here during the night from the general headquar- ters of the Belgian army at Louvain and passed several hours in confer ence with the minister of war after which a ca binet council was held.
 Ut is reported here that all the civilian hostages held by the Germans in the town of Liege have been re- leased on giving their parole to re- main at the disposition of the Ger man military authorities.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
I'M. CA. ROBBER|ES ARE ALL CLEARED UP
Flftctn Years Cd Boy Arrested
 and AdInIS Ills Guilt.

Due to the cooperation of the various officials of the institution the mysterious thefts that have been talk ing place at the Y. Nj. c. A. for the last two months have at last been cleared up and fifteen years old AL fred Paulson, of No. 4S Main street, is lodged at police headquarters as the culprit
 Was Suspected.
 When General Secretary Barnes, of the Y. M. c. A., returned home early this week he at once held a consultation of all his assistants at which the epidemic of thefts was talked over. Each one suspected the same boy and steady watch was kept on his movements Last night Physical Director Andrew detected young Paulson in the act of rifing the contents of one locker and at once brought him before the general secretary. The boy was given ample opportunity to admit his guilt and re- turn the stolen articles but he ob- stinately refused to do so. He was then turned over to the police.
 Admits His Guilt.
 This morning Detective Sergeant Bamforth questioned him for nearly three hours and little by little he admitted taking several articles un- til at last he had confessed to every theft that has taken place at the as- sociation since losses were reported about eight weeks ago. Among the articles which Paulson admitted talk ing were a gold watch. a purse of $20 and another one of $45, two neck ties gold stick pin, a fountain pen, nair nj nd Q All of the articles were found at the youngsters home and $52 of the stolen cash was returned.
 Stole For Vacation Money.
 Young Paulson seems 10 be a good boy, who has suddenly gone astray Until now his record has been a good one and he has been thought we'll of at the Stanley Works, where he Is employed. He told the police that he had been tempted to take the money and other articles because he wanted to go for a vacation and th.s was the only way he could raise the needed funds.
 He will be given a hearing in cham bers tomorrow morning.
 Combinations Arc Safe.
 After he confessed to the robberies Paulson explained how he got into the lockers. He said that in every instance the locker which he opened was either left open carelessly by the owner or else the com bination lock was not securely fastened. Experi- ments have demonstrated that wheh once the combination locks such IS are used at the Y. M. c. A. are turned it is impossible to open them without knowing the combination.
 Secretary Barnes stated this after- noon that he disliked to turn the boy over to the police, but he had n, alternative since it is his duty to pro- tect his members and as he declined to turn over the stolen articles it was the only thing he could do.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
German Troops Attack
 French Advance Guard

E Paris, Aug. II, Via London, 10:15 A. MA large force of Germans on Sunday night attacked the French advance guard which had pushed for ward on Cernay and Muelhausen.
 Before this attack the commander of the French troops had quit Muel- hausen and assembled his troops in the rear of the town. He quickly placed his forces in fighting line and stopped the advance of the Ger mans who, according to French re- ports, were superior in number.
 The actions of the French are de- clareds to have been brilliant and 1t is claimed that they remain masters of northern Alsace. There have been numerous movements of German troops toward Morhange, 20 miles southeast of Metz. and in the region of Blamont, in Meurthe- Et-Moselle. < aAn attack on Rogervillers and Hab- linville was attempted by the Ger mans but failed because the French were supported by cannon from Ma n6nvillers.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Germans Despatch Forces
 III ,. in Westerly Direction

Brussels, Via. London, Aug II, 2:25 F.. m. An official statement issued by the Belgian war office at 11:3O a. m. states that the Germans have de- spatched some forces in a westerly di- rection from the north of the river Mouse The attachments, it is said, did not appear very strong, and it is expected that the allied army will drive them back.
 Some outpost engagements were re- ported today, in which the Germans were repulsed.
 The feeling among the allied troops is very cheerful and their equipment lis excellent.
 A secret wireless apparatus was discovered today concealed behind a statue on the roof of a Germa n store in this city. The Anteunae were shrouded by flags.
 A detachment of twenty English nurses arrived here today to assist iu nursing the wounded.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
MRS. WILSON'S BODY ..
 ON WAY TO CEMETERY
President and Family Acc, mpany
 Corpse to Rome, Ga.

Greenville, S. C., Aug. 1.-The special train bearing the body of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. the president and other relatives sped toward Rome. Ga, today past group after group of people who stood with heads barred beside the railroad tracks to pay homage to the last journey of the first lady of the land"
 People along the route remained up through the night to watch the funeral train pass. Silent crowds of men, women and children gazed sor- rowfully at the car where President Wilson kept vigil beside his dead.
 Folded Confederate Flag.
 At Culpepper, Va, a folded con- federate flag, with a note of sympathy from the Culpepper chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy was placed on board the train. At many other places flowers were pre- scented by groups of little children.
 James Woodrow, cousin of the president, boarded the train at Spar tanburg, $. C., where an unusually large crowd was at the railway sta tion. The president was deeply touched by the respectful silence of the people who met the train all along the line.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Italy Demands Explanation
 from Austria Hungary

London. Aug. II, 2:5O A. M.-Ac- cording to the correspondent at Rome of the Morning. Post. the relations be- tween Italy and Austria are becoming more strained. Italy has demanded an explanation of the bombardment of the establishment of the Puglia company at Antivari, Montenegro, over which the Italian flag floats and in which there were Italians.
 The economic effects of the war al- ready are severely felt in Italy. Train service has been reduced to save coal of necessity. There Is a scarcity of the smaller denominat tions of money everywhere The mayor of Rome has issued list of maximum prices which may be charged for food.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Martial Law Being
 Enforced in Paris

Paris, Aug. Il, via London, 6:2O A. M.-Martial law is being more rig orously enforced in this city daily. The authorities are particularly anxious to prevent the escape of in portant news and frequently take the precaution of tapping telephone wires, calls on which can now be made only in French. It is explained that this insistence upon the use of a language familiar to the police has been made necessary by the fact that suspected Germans were in the habit of tele- phoning in English. The restriction however is decidedly irksome to many English and Americans, whose knowledge of French is limited. Th5 American ambassador, Myron T. Her rick, was cut off today when attempt ing to converse with friends. Tho diplomat was more amused than an noyed
 The minister of the interior has re- ceived the report concerning the 2,5OO Austrians who were sent from Paris to La Louphe and other parts of France It is stated that the party aroused much curiosity on the part of the people along the route, but that there was not the least sign of hostil ity manifested, and the Austrians are being we'll treated. A number Of them had believed that they were to be put in jail.
 The United States will look after the interests of the French in Austria Hungary and of the Austrians- and Hungarians in France during the in- terruption of relations between the two countries. Fa.+ ''i .>t':'
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
NUMBER OF BELGIAN
 WOUNDED ENORMOUS
Says Chicago Railroad Constructor
 Who is in Antwerp.

London. Aug. II, 2:10 p. m.-J ohm Clatkson of Chicago, a railroad con- structor, who left Antwerp on Sunday afternoon and reached here by way of Ostend. says the number of Belgian wounded is enormous. All the hospi- tals at Brussels. Ghent, and other cities, he says, are full and factories and convents are being utilized for their reception.
 MT. Clarkson said he saw train full of wounded soldiers unloaded at Brussels. The wounded men were carried through ranks of soldiers, who presented arms as they passed, crowds of people looking on in silence.
 Officers Bore Defiant Air.
 When the German prisoners were brought to Antwerp from the front a large crowd gathered to see their ar rival but no attempt was made to molest them. The German soldiers, according to MT. Clarkson, appeared to be in good condition. The men looked dejected but their officers bore a proud and defiant air.
 The banks at Antwerp said MT. Clarkson, were paying only ten per cent. of the deposits and refused to honor American, paper. Very few Americans were left there. The prices of food were fixed by the military au- thorities and any storekeeper caught overchargnS was arrested.
 Rugged French Coast.
 While crossing the channel the steamer on board which MT. Clarkson travelled hugged the French coast until near Dunkirk. where she shot across to Dover. MT. Clarkson said he saw three large battleships and four submarines while he was making the trip. but there were no signs of French or English troops in that port of Belgium through which he crossed.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
MARTIN HAS LOST
 DRIVERS LICENSE
Charles Deming Has His License Suspended and l.. w. Corliss
 Is Given Warning.

William Martin, of this city. who at the present time is out on bonds for reckless automobile driving on Main street, has been refused an automobile operators license by Deputy Secretary of State Richard J.. Dwyer. Martins license was sus- pended for reckless driving in Meri- den and the authorities decided that he is an unfit person to have one.
 Another New Britain man who was given hearing at the capitol a few days ago is Charles A. Deming and he has been notified of the decision in his case. His operators license has been suspended, as it was proved that he was guilty of dangerous driving.
 AS it appeared that l.. w. Corliss, who was arrested by Officer Hart at the corner of Main and Church streets several weeks ago, is not a negligent driver and as this was his warning. His license was returned.
 The findings in other cases about the state are announced as follows:.
 Walter E. Luckett, Bridgeport, license indefinitely suspended, for al- legged drinking habits.
 Dr. z. A. Bonoff New Haven, sus- pended to September H. ran down man.
 Arthur '. Fortunes. Waterbury. suspended to September 1, reckless driving.
 Harry Sackett Bridgeport. sus- pended to September 1; reckless driv- ing "
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
COMPLETES INQUEST.
Test Shows Brakes on New Haven
 Mans Car Were Defective. .

Middletown, Aug. 11.-Acting cor oner Culvert today completed his in vestigation of the death of Chauncey Crawford, the boy killed at Durham Center last Saturday by an automo- bile driven by Herbert NJ. Kelsey of New Haven. Mir. Culver with held his verdict, but it is expected may render it tomorrow.
 Tn tb demonstration trlo made yesterday by MT. Kelsey with his car at Durham. the car ran 31 feet from the point where the ac- cident occurred, before 1t was brought to a stop. IA the hearing yesterday before the test trip Kelsey testified that he had stopped his car within IS feet. Other witnesses had said the distance was 75 feet. The tests showed that the brakes were slightly defective. Two witnesses were heard today.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
STOREKEEPER BANKRUPT.

A petition of bankruptcy was filed yesterday by Joseph Sapko, who has at 166 Broad street, this city. He has liabilities of S1.053.55, $92133 of the amount being unsecured.s His assets for creditors are listed as fol- lows: stock in trade, $25; store fix lures, $175; debts due on open &C., count, $711.12; money on deposit in bank, $37.s0 and an unliquidated claim of $500 against the United Fireman Insurance company
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
ENGLAND TO PLANT
 MINES IN NORTH SEA
Note to Sec. Bryan Announces Great Britain's Plan to Offset Mcth-
 ods Adopted By Germany.


 Washington, Aug. 11.-Great Brit ain, pointing out the danger to neutrd ] shipping from German mines in tn North Sea, has indicated d purp ose to plant mines in the same water. Colville Barclay, charge of the Britt h embassy, today presented to Secreta " Bryan the following memorandum:
 The Germans are planting contact mines irdiscriminately about the North Sea in the open sea without r" gard for consequences to merchant men. Two days ago four large mer- chantmen ships were observed to pa X within q mile of the mine field which sank the H. M. s. Amphion. Tho waters of the North Sea must, there fore, be regarded as perilous in the last degree to merchant shipping of all nations.
 Tn view of the methods adopted by Germany the British admiralty must hold themselves fully at liberty to adopt similar measures in self d-- fense, which must inevitably increase the dangers to navigation in the Nor Sea. But before doing so. they think 1t right to issue this warning, in order that merchant ships under neutr ' flags trading with forth Sea DOT 3 should turn back before entering the area of such exceptional danger"
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Japan's Attitude Depends
 on British Campaign

London, Aug. Il, 4:55 A. M.-- The Picking correspondent of the Times telegraphs as follows:
 Replying to China's request of the United States and Japan to use their Influence to protect China from. war like activities of other nations, Japan has stated that her attitude depended on the result of the British cam paign. The time was not ripe to consider China's proposal, it was said.
 The United States avoided com- hitting herself.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Son of Former German
 Ambassador Killed

Paris, Aug. H., Via London Lieutenant Baron Marschall von Bic iberstein, son of the Baron Marschall vof1 Bieberstein, who was formerly German ambassador at Constantinople was killed in fight near Genaville, in the French department of Meurthe- et-Mosefle,, on August 5.
 Belgian territory except just around and to the south of Liege was re- ported today to have been thoroughly cleared of German troops with the exception of some uhlans who had lost their way.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Poles in London to
 Fight for England

London, Aug. 11.-A German was arrested near the cavalry barracks in London today on suspicion of tam pering with the horses. It was stated in the police court that the man was seen to stroke several horses which immediately afterwards were taken sick.
 A joint meeting of the Polish So- cieties in London decided today to form a Polish Legion for active ser vice in event of German invasion of the British Isles This action was taken because of the friendly asylum afforded Polish political refugees in England.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
GOLF TOURNAMENT.
New Britain Club Championship to Be
 Decided Soon.

The authorities of the New Britain Golf club have completed hrrants- ments for the annual Club Champion shin tournament the first round of which should be played this week and the finals of which will be held some- time this fall The following pairings have been made:
 First fight-W. H. Booth. E. W. Eddy: c. H. Baldwin. E. B. Pratt; IF w. Chamberlain, P. B. Stanley: D. R. Hart. F. c. Vibberts: H. w. Hatch, c. w Nichols; S. R. Eddy, E. H. Porter; W. E. Diehl, H. H. Pease: C. F. Ben- nett, M. H. Pease.
 Second fiight-L. B. Mallory, J. E. Cooper: A c. Wetmore. R. w. Poteet; J. P. Baldwin, E. H. Cooper E. T. Glass, H, ID. Tracy: A. w. Bowmaf' A. c. Kimball; H. P. Carter, C. w. Pinches; Geo. Kimball. w. H. Hart; F. J. Wachter. D. W. Gammell
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
City Items

Gladys Cashmere of New York is the guest of her aunt Mrs. William Cashmere of Maple street.
 Mr. and Mrs. Price of Brooklyn are visiting Mrs Prices brother: Thomas Palmer and Mrs. Palmer of Black Rock avenue. Peter Kopchek of Forestville. re- ported to the police today that Julia, bis wife, had left him in the lurch. He wants her returned.
 Mrs. A. Borhalt, of Springfield, Is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. William Hartman of Fairview street.
 Building Inspector Arthur N. Ru- therford was overcome by the heat yesterday afternoon and was unable to be at his office during office hours. He was all right today.
 Superintendent of Health Dr. T. Flben Reeks reports a new case of scarlet fever on Washington street. 1t is the only contagious disease in the city. -.
 c. F. Chase and Max Unklebach are attending the convention of the Con- necticut Society of Engineers at New London today. y.
 Miss Margaret Seibert is in New York on a business trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Burkarth and children are at Indian Neck
 Local drug dealers report a big rise In the price of such drugs as are im- ported from those countries con- cerned in the big European war.
 The congregations of the Swedish Film and Lutheran churches held their monthly business meeting last evening in the parlors of their respec- tive churches. Routine business was transacted at both sessions.
 MT. and Mrs Ernest Seaholm of Detroit Mich, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swanson of Mar pie street.
 Fred Fagg and daughter. Miss Ber- tha. of 8 Winthrop street, are enter tainins Mrs. George J. Gerard and two daughters from Minnesota. They are also entertaining MT. Fagg's sister, Miss Bertha Fagg, of Rock vile.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
$33.389 FOR SUPPLIES
 . FOR STATE MILITIA
Congress Appropriated $2.OOe, ,OOO for Militia of Country But Gar
 r1son Sets Aside $1,509,362.

Washington, Aug. 22.-Announce- ment was made by the war depart ment today that out of the total of $2,0OO,0OO annually appropriated by congress for apportionment among the various states for the purchase of supplies and ammunition under the military law $1,599,362 has been set aside by the secretary of war for that purpose during the fiscal year 1915 The remainder of the unallotted funds amounting to $400.637 has been re- served for special allotment to meet any exceptional and urgent needs that may arise.
 The law requires that the funds shall be apportioned according to num- Der of senators and representatives to which state is entitled in the federal congress. It is provided, however that no1 state shall be entitled to ben eft unless the number of it's active militia shall be 100 men for each sen ator and representative to which state is entitled in congress.
 Connecticut gets $333S9 and Rhode Island $17,905.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
ANOTHER GANG FIGHT.

What is claimed to be another gang assault has been brought to the attention of the authorities by a young man who claims to have been severely beaten near the Pioneer dia- mond last night. He says that in company with female companion he was strolling along last night when he was set upon by a party of young men who had been hiding in the grass and severely beaten. Criminal pros- ecution may result.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
MOb|L|z|NC
 HER FORCES TO  PROTECT NEUTRALITY
. (Continued from First Page.)

|falize. in Belgian Luxemburg, French patrol attacked squadron of Herman cavalry, sabred them and took several prisoners. .... .. With the exception of slight en- lcounters between reconnoitering par ties complete quiet prevailed today lin Belgium. 1t was reported that the German troops appeared to be reorganizing lin front of Liege preparatory to be- ginning a fresh forward movement. Their advance guards are on the banks of the river Ourthe.
 General Joseph Joffre, French chief, today sent a letter to the king of the Belgians thanking his majesty for saluting the
 French army in a recent proclama- tion. aH s~4
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11

point moving parallel with the Drin army, cutting off Montenegro and pro- ceeding to northern Albania.
 The general advance will be de- layed until the Austrian concentration is complete then it is proposed to crush Servia as quickly as possible.
 A telegram received here today from Wilma says six carloads of Ger man prisoners passed through that city this morning on their way tp the interior of Russia. Four Wouno- ed German officers were taken to the Wilma hospital.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
Austrian Plans for
 Campaign Against Servia

St. Petersburg, Aug. II, via Londoa, 5:O5 A. M.--The correspondent of tre Reich at Jassy, Rumania., gives what he says are the Austrian plans for the campaign against Servia. The Dan- ubian army, after taking the fortress es in northern Servia,a he says, will proceed south through the valley of the Morava.
 The objective of the army of the Drin is Novihazar, whence it will pr>- ceed to Veles, in the vilayet of Solon = iki, and effect junction with the Danubian army.
 The third army will advance alons the Montenegrin border, from thai
New Britain herald., 1914-08-11
ATTENDING OUTING.

Today the annual outing of the Southern New England Telephone Mutual Benefit Employees society was held at Savin Rock and among those attending from New Britain are tho Misses Geary. Neubauer and Torreli ard Manager semple, from the com mercial department. and from the plant department were B. r. Rev nclds, George H. Schultz. c. H. Clarke, William r. Steiner and W. J. Heslitt