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New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
Nothing New Heard Here.

This afternoon Chief Rawlings was
asked il there were any new develop
ments from Wilmington and he re-
piled that as far as he had been in
formed there had not
The idea of the local police is that
as krakas realizes that he has but
a comparatively few days more to live
he might be induced to talk and there
by clear up much of the mystery that
still srs FUNDS the murder of Father
Zebris and his housekeeper on the
night Of February s. Although Mont
Vid made a confession to the police,
krakas is said to have refused to do
so and if he could be induced to tell
his side of the story dealing with the
brutal double murder. how. and why
it was committed the entire case
would be cleared up sHolutely. As
he already stands in the shadow of
the scaffold and figuratively speaking
has one foot in the grave, it is thought
highly proba BILE that he will tell all
he knows
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
TRIEsT SITUATION GRAVE.
Numerous Arrests Made for Paiticipa-
ton i'm Anti-War Demonstrations.

Rome, April 23, $50. p. M, via
Paris, April "a, $50 a. m.-Alarming
reports from Triest still are being re-
ceived from the frontier. Most OF
the male residents of the city are
serving in the army and the majority
of those remaining are said to have
been arrested for participating in anti
war demonstrations. SO many were
the arrests that the police chief asked
permission from the municipality to
transform d large school building into
a Jail The shops of the city have been
closed for fear of pillage.
The mayor attempted to quell the
disorders by announcing that suffi-
cicnt bread would be baked to supply
the needs of the population and that
potatoes would be sold for five cents
kilo (2.20 pounds) The situation
has been aggravated by the knowledge
that large quantities of supplies have
been stored at Pola in preparation for
a possible siege.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
sCHwIND GERMAN SUBJECT.
Does Not Deny He Served Time in
German Prison.

Paris, April "a, sos a. m.-Ray-
mond Ruff Schwind, who has gone
under the name of Raymond Swoboda
now admits that he is a German sub
ject, according to the Matin. The
inquiry conducted by Major Julien of
the Paris permanent court-martial,
has revealed that Schwind was SEN
fenced at Shanghai several years ago
by the German consular court to two
years Imprisonment. He is said to
have been transferred from China to
Germany where he served his sem
tence. The Matin asserts Schwind
was unable to deny that he had been
in prison.
Schwind, who claimed to be an
American citizen, was arrested on
suspicion of being responsible for the
fire aboard the steamship LaTour-'
aine, but this charge against him has
been dropped, although he is still ac-
cused of espionage by the military au-
thorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
FIRST OF CHURCH
LEAGUE GAMES ON
Season Opened Today at Harris
F1cld-COmplete Baseball Schedule
ARRANGED Tor Season

The first game in the 1915 base
ball schedule of the Church Boys
Athletic association was begun this
afternoon at Harris field between the
South Congregational and Swedish
Luth eran teams. A game between the
Baptist and st. Marks teams will fol-
low.
The following program, which pro-
vides for two games between each Of
the teams in the league, has been ar
ranged:
April "a, June ~, South VS.. Swedish
Lutherans; Baptists VS.. ST. Marks.
May /, June 19-Center VS. Metho-
dists; st. Marks VS.. Swedish Luther
ans.
May s, June 26-Methodists VS.. st.
Marks; South VS.. Baptists.
May Is, July 3-Swedish Lutheran
VS.. Baptists; South VS.. Center.
May %, July 10-Center VS.. 81
Marks: Methodists VS.. South.
May 90. July 17-Swedish Luth-
Grams VS.. Meth odists; Baptists VS.. Cen
ter
June 5. July 24-South VS.. 81.
Marks: Swedish Lutherans VS.. Center:
Baptists VS.. Methodists.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
EXPRESS CAR ROBBED;
BAGGAGEMASTERS SHOT
Harry Lester Arrested ut New Orleans
Held for HoIdup ON Louisville
and Nashville Train.

New Orleans. April PA revolver
and a mask were found here today
near the spot where Harry Lester was
arrested last night after the express
car of a Louisville and Nashville pas
scnger train was robbed, and Peter
Marcy, the baggagemaster, was shot
and seriously wounded.
The police say they found an emptr
revolver holster on Lester and that
his body was bruised. They say he
admitted having fallen from a train
yesterday. but said the accident oc-
CURED when he was stealing "A ride
from Mobile to New Orleans
The man who committed the rob
berry securd $50 and Il small quantity
of jewelry. He entered the car 10y
an end door while tho train was thirty
miles from New Orleans. shot Mar
cey, covered Il. L. Barry, the express
messenger, with a pistol and bound
him. and then dynamited the safe. He
jumped at a crossing on the outskirts
of the city.
Lester had s44 in his pockets when
arrested.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
FARLEY, PRIOR AND
PLATT REAPPOINTED
First Named Selected Again for Board
OF Compensation and Assess
mcnts.

Three reappointments to commits
sions were announced today by Mayor
George A. Quigley.
William j. Farley is re-appointed
To the board of compensation and
assessment. Edward III. Prior. chair
man of the public amusements COM
mission. is re-appointed Ia that board
and Howard l.. Plat is also re-au-
pointed To the public amusements
commission.
Mayor Quigley limited that the ma
joritv r commissioners would be re-
appoi: d this year.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
WILSON NOT TAKING
PERSONAL CHARGE
Sec. Tumulty Denies Report President
Will Direct McAdOO- Williams
Defense in Riggs Bank Suit.

Washington, April 24.-At the
White House today a statement was
issued by Secretary Tumulty denying
reports that President Wilson had
taken personal charge of the govern
ment's side of the controversy be-
tween the Riggs National bank and
Secretary McAdoo and Comptroller
Williams. This was the statement:
There is not thread Of truth in
the stories in the morning papers that
the president has personally taken
over the investigation of the Riggs
bank
1t was said that the president had
consulted Attorney-General Gregory
and Louis D. Brandeis as special coun-
sci, to keep himself informed.
The bank has brought an injunction
suit against Secretary McAdoo and
omptroller Williams, alleging that
they conspired to wreck it because
of personal animosities for it's off,
GERS.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
GREATER PART OF
ESTATE FOR WIFE
A. Howard Able Gives ST 900 10 Each
OF Two Sons, 500 To Grandson
and Rest TO Mrs. Able.

Nearly all of the estate or A.
Howard Able, the deceased Main
street. hardware merchant, was left
to his wife according TO the will
which YVES filed with Judge Il. +.
Gaffney in the court of probate today.
After directing the payment of all
just debts, Mr.. Able bequeathes ST.
900 to a son, Harry A. Able, and
$1,000 to another son, 4. Parker
Able. The sum of 500 Is bequeathed
to a grandson. Edward Howard Able.
The residue OF the estate Is be-
queathed to Mr.. Abbes wife, Mrs.
Nellie Able.
Harry A. and A. Parker Able are
named as joint executors and one Is
TO act as executor IL both agree TO
this arrangement.
The will was drawn on April 8,
1915, and the witnesses were Minnie
NJ. Gilbert, A. Wolcott Able and
julius II. Pease.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
OLD VET STOPS RUNAWAY.
Augustine Smith Shows Remarkable
Agility i'm Stopping Horse.

Augustine Smith, a Civil war vet
eran, showed remarkable nerve and
agility this afternoon in stopping a
wild runaway at the corner of East
Main and Winter streets. The old
veteran rushed directly in the path of
the oncoming horse and grabbing the
bride brought him to standstilI.
The horse is owned by Sam Assem-
berg, a Lafayette street soda water
bother, and bolted on Winter street
near Spring street.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
CLEARING HOUSE SRA

New York, April 2l.-Ths
of the actual condition OF II
house banks and trust
show that they hold S17i
serve in excess of legal red
This Is an increase OF
over last week.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
RAISING FUNDS FOR
Orthodox Armcnians of cid
ing Passion Play" Pcrfl

The Armenian church \
been organized in New Bird
purpose OF instilling inter|
establishment OF a Gregorl
in this city and the first ste
funds for the building will
fiji performance of the "Faa
nj the Scenic theater FROM
1890 o'clock tomorrow.
There are about seven hi
menians OF the Grcgorian
city and some of their lei
felt for some time the no(
orthodox church. Harry
president Of the Armenia
society. Is chairman Of Ii 90
IKE i'm charge Of the arrang
tcmorrow's benefit perforI'
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
Stamford Women AIHt|
BIOOnStiCSS, Pick handles
LEADER IL4CED UNDER
Clash Follows DEMONSTRATED
Hall and Demand ON NJ
City Grant Demands OF y
ers on Strike.

Stamford. April 24.-Wiv
striking laborers here, TO -
of fifty or more, armed WI
sticks, pick handles and 81
hand TO hand fight with the
day when the latter attempt
perse them after a demonaE
them at the town hall and
on the mayor that the city
mands of the strikers.
was made. About 500 LAT
Guiding nearly all OF those
by the city and by local
are on strike for So a day
hour day and recognitious
union.
March To Town HaS
The women marched in
the town hall. When Ma.
appeared they called on hir
the demands OF the men.
dren are starving, they told
IL the city would give in
tractors would also sign
ment. Mayor Brown expl
the common council was the1
with authority to pass on
he told them and IL did not
til Monday. and asked thd
perse. They refused. He tn
Chief of Police William Z
dispense the women. The
several officers attempted I'd
the women refused TO 90.
Chief Brennan asked tn
Mrs. Mary Loldosi TO go "
his office. She would not
seized her by the arm ar
towards the town hall wit
she struggled TO free hersei
women rushed TO her asst
the police officers wei
scratched and bitten in
which followed. After Mr.
had been taken TO the chief
tumult subsidized and the n
Held for Breach OF n
Mrs. Loidosi was cha
breach OF the peace.
At tho time of the riot sc
ers arrested a few days a
timidation were being trie
court. The court proceed
interrupted FOR ii time.
were resumed nine OF In
were fined $40 each for brs
peace. t..
Little salt Thrown
Some OF the women riote
that their action was inn
the fact that they had be
credit at the stores. The,
carried the salt TO use If
became too fresh" Little
was thrown.
Members OF the Federal
Dor from up the state cIaf
men on strike are not am
their organization but Ia
pendent body.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
JAPAN ISSUES ULTNIATUM.

Honolulu, April 24.-An ultimatum
demanding a satisfactory reply within
three days to the demands of Japan
on China has been sent by the ia
panese cabinet to Eki Hsoki, the
Japanese minister at Picking, for de-
livery to the representatives of China
at the negotiations. according to a de-
spatch from Toxic to the Hawaii
Shanpo, a Japanese newspaper here.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
BROUGHT TO CoNsTAN
Six Officers and Ninc;een \
Crew of British Submarl|

Constantinople. April 20.
Hague. and London, April 4
Six officers and ninetceI
of tho crew of the British
ELS were brought 60 Com
today. The officers and til
wounded rode in carriages
other men walked across fhI
bridge to the war departnl
small escort. The process
watched by an immense crl
men were the first British
of war to reach the city.
no demonstration, however
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24
"DRYS" SPENT Sl3.3O

Charles Y. Hubbard. treasurer of
the prohibition party. filed the ex-
pense account of the party at the PC
cent election with the city clerk ia
day. The receipts amounted to s5212.
among which was a s5 contribution
from Rev. I-ucyan Boinowski The
expenditures amounted to $3.50.
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24

Announcement was madel
day OF the sinking OF the n
Turks I'm the Dardanelles.
that - mon were saved
New Britain herald., 1915-04-24

Continued on Ninth Page.)
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
SAYS HUBBY ELOPED
 WITH YOUNG GIRL
Mrs. Maggie Nicoletti, of Myrtle Street Tells Of Her Domestic
 Troubles.

Mrs. Maggie Nicolette, of 293 Myr- tic street, visited police headquartcrs this afternoon and told the chief that her husband had elopcd with Miss Theresa Dundrey, pretty seventeen years old girl who has been a visitor at her house. Mrs. NicoletG thinks her unfaithful husband has fled to Bridgeport with his new soulmate.
 She said that she was married eight years ago and has a child over seven years of age. Seven years ago her hus- band deserted her and about two months ago he returned and begged Forgiveness. It was granted and the two have been living together since This morning the husband left, SUD- posedly in company with the young girl, and the wife at once got on his trail.
 Mrs. Nicolette told the police that she don't care particularly for her husband but she feels sorry for the girl.
 The wife also states that she has been informed that. her husband has another wife living somewhere about the country, but she doesn't know this for a fact
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
NOTE
 ISSUED BY JAPAN
Summarizes Articles Not Included in First Statement Relative to De-
 mandS Made in China.

Tokio, March 9, 3:55 D. m.-The Japanese government received not long ago q friendly inquiry from the United States calling attention to the difference between the Japanese and the Chinese version of the series of demands made by Japan upon China shortly after Japan busted the Ger mans from their Kiao-Chow conces- sion, and which for two months past have been a subject of negotiation at Picking.
 In reply Japan has communicated a supplem entary note to the great powers in which she summarizes the articles not included in her first statement on this subject.
 She explains that these articles, be- ing the, the nature of requests con- corning old and long pending ques- tions between herself and China, she had not felt previously any obliga- tion to impart them to the powers.
 1t is generally understood in Tokio that neither the United States nor any European powers has registered ob- jection to 'the Japanese demands, and the impression, prevails here that Ja- pan is determined tO bring about an acceptance of most, if not all of them.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09

been operating about this section during the month of February and are said to be watch and jewelry thieves it is quite likely that they attempted to lob the priests house and upon being discovered murdered the two inmates.
 The statement made by the Will mington police that the two men arc jcwelry thieves would lend some strength to a couple of stories made public at, the time of the murder by people who claimed to have seen mysterious men lettering about tho priests house. Before the murder the housekeepr had told a noighbor of a strange man calling at the house and being refused admittance by the priest. This mans fingers were adorned with rings and jewelry, she said.
 A Fairview street woman, who gave the state police considerable aid at the time, also told of walking from the corner of Church ana stanley streets to the uCpol Nltli d ipai "iio wanted to know the direction. She said at the time that she noticed the beautiful diamond ring which adorned his finger. It was on the afternoon of February s that he accosted her and asked the direction to the depot. she took him there and was then surprised to discover that he "only wanted to lnow where it was" and immediately rctraced his steps in the direction Of the priests house. She declares that she would be able to identify this man again should she ever see him.
 A dispatch received by the Herald late this afternoon stated that the watches found on the two men cor respond with description of the one which was stolen from Father Iebris house. Some of the loot they had is also similar to that supposed to have been taken at the time of the murder.
 It was stated this afternoon that am other arrest may soon be made ir Waterbury in connection with the same case.
 One of the prisoners when arrested had four automatic revolvers on hi' person Father Zebris was shot tt death with an automatic.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
MINISTERIAL CRISIS OCCURS IN BULGARIA
 b
Premier RadosIayon Reported to Have Been OycrthsGwn Because He
 Wanted 10 Move Against Turks.

Paris, March 3, ] A. MA min isterial crisis similar 10 that in Greece has occurred in Bulgaria, ac- cording to information reaching Paris in special despatches. Premier Rado- slavoff is reported to have been over thrown by the influence of King Fer dinand and the followers of Dr. Ghenadieff. former foreign minister because he desired to take immediate action against Turkey by occupying Adrianople.
 RadosIavoff's opponents arc said to have declared this policy when would have placed Bulgaria in oppo- sition to Germany and Austria, was too adventurous. The principal arr gument they are reported to have used was that the resignation of Premier Venizelos at Athens left Greece more isolated than before and that if Bulgaria remained neu- tral she might hope for advantages other than those she would find in Thrace.
 Although this information has not been definitely confirmed it IS gen. erally believed in French official circles that Radoslavon had resolved to march on Adrianople if Greece pro- nouncement at Athens when the that Vcnizelos made such an an- nouncembent at Athens when the question of intervention came up.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
GERMAN SUBMARINES SUNK
 FIFTEEN BRITISH STEAMERS
Out of Total of 8,734 Vessels in British Waters from Jan
 uary 21 to March 3.

London, March 9.--Fifteen British steamers sunk out of a total of S,734 vessels of more than 300 tons which arrived at or departed from British ports from January 21 to March was the record of achievement of German submarines, according to figures issued by the admiralty. Vessels of all na- tionalities are taken into account ex- cluding however. those used by the admiralty for naval and military pur- poses. Twenty-nine members of the crews of the steamers torpedocd lost tn cir lives.
 The total number of vessels which arrived at British ports during this period was 4,619, while the number which departed was A,115. The figures given by the admiralty follow:
 January 21 to 27--arrivals S23; sail ings 6SO; torpedoed one.
 January 2S to February 3-arrivals 677; sailings 743; torpedoed six; lives lost 20
 February to February 10-arrlv- als 754; sailings 664; torpedoed none
 February II to February 17-arriv- als 752; sailings CSC, torpedoed one; lives lost ?.
 February IS to February 24--arriv- als 70S; sailings 673; torpedoed 7; lives lost 2.
 February 25 to March 3---arrivals 9O5; sailings 669; torpedoed none.
 Twenty-Five ships, the admrrai-y statement says, were unsuccessfully attacked between February anti March D.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
HOLCOMB AND REILLY
 FOR ELKS'. BIRTHDAY
Governor and ex-Congressman May Be Heard ut Anniversary EXcr-
 ciseS of B. F. o. E.

Ex-Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden will probably be one of the principal speakers at the tenth an niversary exercises Of New Britain lodge. No. 957, B. P. o. E.
 It would be appropriate if MT. Reil- ly could be secured as it was he who, while district deputy, instituted the lodge a decade ago. He has always taken an active interest in El<dom, being one of the best known Elks in New England. He has been a fre- quent visitor to New Britain lodge functions.
 The committee on speakers is busi- ly engaged preparing for the anniver- sary exercises. oGvernor Holcomb of the most prominent men in Con- necticut. It is expected that the list of speakers will be announced soon
 While it has not been definitely de- cided it is possible that Governor Holcomb may be the, guest of the lodge on the occasion of it's anniver- sary cXercises.f Governor Holcomb is a member of Merden lodge.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
ALDERMAN ARSON HEARING
 CONTINUED UNTIL SATURDAY
Owner of New Haven Apart ment Houses Held Under
 S20,O00 Bonds.

New Haven, March 9.-Samuel Ruderman, owner and builder ot three apartment houses in Lake Place which were set afire on Sunday, ar- rested last night, as a development of the police inquiry, had his hearing continued until Saturday when arr raigned in city court today. He was returned to jail for safe keeping with his bond remaining at $20,000. The charge against Ruderman is that he ''wilfully and felonionsly set fire to the buildings at "A and 26 Lake Place with intent to deffaud the Se- curities lnsurance company"
 According to the police the three Lake Place apartment houses were valued at about s3g,000, were mort gagged for $20000, and insured for S54.5OO. The four insurance com panies which had policies on the Lake Place houses have cancelled the same Ruderman has other property here valued at $20.000 which. it is said, is very heavily mortgaged. Ru- derman was the chief figure in a real ty company here which built num- Der of houses in Hamden in the fan Of 1913 and nine of these were burned in December of that year just after the clustering in them had been completed.
 Arthur Rosen of Jersey City. who is charged with being the actual in- cendiary of Sunday night. and who IS under police guard at the hospital has had his case continued until Saturday His bonds are $20. 1000. The police charge that Rosen was burned before he could get out of tho build ing in which the further allegation is he set fire to train of oil Rosen's wife is here. She saw her husband at the hospital Asked what he said to her she replied, Hello, how are you? Good bye"
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
MUST SPEND $500
 IN SEALER'S DEPT.
state Authorities Threaten to Pur- chase Equipment and Charge the
 Bill to New Britain.

New Britain faces an unavoidable expense of over $500 because of no- ticc from the state authorities on weights and measures that the city must purchase suitable equipment for the office Of James j. Welch. local sealcr of weights and measures
 For the past year the state author ities have frequently notified Mir. Wolch that he must buy more equip ment The matter was not pressed until a week ago when he received word that no more delay would be permitted and that the equipment must be bought at ohcc.
 The matter will be discussed at inc meeting of the committee on supplies and printing tonight Ii is imperative that the city purchase the equipm ent as the state authorities threaten to htN II through the state comptrollcr's olitcc and have the bill sent to this city.
New Britain herald., 1915-03-09
FREED
 FROM PENITENTIARY
Young I. w. w. Leader Warmly Greeted By Friends After Release
 from BIackWcIt's Island

New York, March 9.--l'rank Tan nenbaun, the young leader of the h. dustrial Workers of the World, who served year in the pcnitcntiary for leading 191 men into St. Alphonses $ church in order. he claimed, to draw public attention to the condition of unemployment, was released from BlackwelTs Island today. He was tried for disturbing the church ser vices.
 Tannenbaum was warmly greeted by about 100 of his friends and sup porters, and several of the more en- thuasiastic ones lifted him upon their shoulders and carried him from the pier. where he landed, to the elevated station. Meanwhile the others in the crowd cheered and sang Justify.
 Tannenbaum told reporters ne was going to tho home of friends Tor the present to rest.