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New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
EMPHASIZES DANGER OF
 TOO MUCH LEGISLATION
Gov. Curtis of Maine Devotes Much of Address to Cues
 ton of Good Roads.

Augusta, Me, Jan. 7.-The danger of too much legislation and the need of repeating unwise and useless laws were emphasized by Governor Oakley C. Curtis in his inaugural address to- day.
 We cannot expect" he said, ''to rectify all the social evils of the state at one sitting, but should endeavor to select the more salient and important subjects.
 The governor devoted much of his address to the question of good roads. After referring to the effect upon the roads by automobiles, he continued:
 Trunk highways are constructed only for general public convenience. to facilitate traffic of all descriptions and to reduce costs The maintenance is the most serious proposition. It does not appear good business to issue long time bonds to build roads which will endure for only five or ten years. With the 25,000 miles of roads in the state, 1t is questionable whether it can construct anything more than well drained gravel roads, and even these only on the principal highways"
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
GOING WEST TO MARRY.

Miss Claire O'Brien of 63 Cottage place will leave early in February for Phoenix, Arizona, where she will be led to the altar on February lo by James E. Leonard, formerly of this city, who is now a travelling sales man for the Valley Hardware ana Plumbing Supply company or Phoe- nix Miss O'Brien will be accom- panied by her uncle, Daniel b. O'Brien. The bride-to-be is a pop ular young woman ana mas a host of friends who will speed her west ward journey with best wishes for future happiness.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
ARIZONA LABOR ACT
 IS NULL AND VOID
Special Court of Federal Judges Holds Anti-Alen Employment Measure
 to Be Unconstitutional.

San Francisco, Jan. 7.-The Ari- zona anti-alien employment act adopted by the people of the state at the November election as an mi tiative measure, was declared uncon- stitutional, null and void here today by a special court of three federal judges.
 In brief, the court held that the statute violated the guarantees of life, liberty and the possession of property made to all alike, whether aliens or not, under the fourteenth amendment to the constitution; that if the state of Arizona could forbid any employer to hire more than 20 per cent of aliens, it could with equal justice forbid him to hire one per cent. or even an individual alien.
 This, the court held, struck at the Vitals of the act, which ordered that any employer with a pay roll of five or more names must see that at least eighty per cent. of those names were of duly qualified electors.
 Great Britain and Italy protested to the state department that these of employment violated the treaty rights of their citizens.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
SAFETY BOARD MEETS
 IN MAYORS OFFICE
Executive Session Called for This Afternoon to Elect Permanent
 Chairman of Commission.

The new board of public safety will endeavor to get back into a business stride this afternoon at an executive meeting in the office of Mayor George A. Quigley. The exact hour of the meeting could not be learned but Temporary Chairman E. B. filling is authority for the statement that the meeting would take place.
 Election of a chairman will be the principal business. Whether MT. filling will be chosen is not known, although many are of the opinion that his temporary occupancy of the chairmanship will be made perma- nent. If MT. filling is elected his position will be unusual as he is democrat and the chairmanship is customarily held by man of the same political faith as the mayor.
 Frank H. Holmes, who has been ap- pointed to succeed Joseph R. An drews, will attend his first meeting. Whether MT. Andrews has learned of the meeting and will attempt to be present is not known.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07

Mexican Leader Delays Trip to Border
 to Visit His Home.

Ell Paso, Tex, Jan. 7.-Gen. Villa is expected late today at the border here, where Gen. Scott, chief of staff of the United States army, has been waiting three days to begin negotia- tions with him regarding the adjust ment of border difficulties. Villa de- layed his trip to visit his home in Chihuahua City
 The first troop train of those bear ing reported body of 5000 Villa troops arrived today at Juarez The trains as rapidly as they reach Juarez will proceed to Casas Grandes. whence the troops will march over land into Sonora.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
DOCTOR MURDERED BY
 HIS BROTHER -|N-LAW South NOrwalk Physician Shot Twice After Quarrel
 Over Family Matters.

South Norwalk, Jan. 7.-Dr. Vim cenzo Delpiano, we'll known phy- sician of this city was. shot and killed at his home here early today by his wife's brother, Frank Can't, of South B1aintree, Mass.
 The physician was shot twice in the head behind the right ear and died within twenty minutes. The revolver used by Can't belonged to the slain man. The shooting is said to have been the outcome of quarrel over family matters.
 After the shooting Can't fled from rain storm which was raging at the time. He has not yet been located by the police. It is thought he may be in hiding in woods near the city, or that he may have gone to Stamford, where he is said to have friends.
 Can't is little more, than boy, being but 20 years old. He is about five feet seven inches tall, and of stccky build. His complexion is of a peculiar yellowish color, and seeming ly a mulattos, and he is dressed clothes. His features are good and he makes an attractive appearance.
 Doctor Delpiano had not been in South Norwalk a great length of time. He first located in Music Hall block, on South Main street, later moving to Water street, uptown. He had resided on Monroe street, down. town, for but a short time.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
TO ASK PREPARATION.

Washington. Jan. 7.-State depart ment offiials today began preparing note to Great Britain asking repara- ton for the families of Charles Dorsch and Walter Smith, the two Americans fired uopn by Canadian troops while duck hunting in the Nj agara river. The representations, which will be transmitted to the Brit ish embassy this week, will also ask. it is understood, that the Canadian troopers be punished. Evidence has been presented to the department that they shot to kill. Smith was killed almost instantly and Dorsch is in a precarious condition.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
MEXICAN GUNBOATS
 RETIRE TO QUIET COVE
Possibly Indicating Navy Is Preparing to Move Carranza Government
 From Vera Cruz to Progreso.

Washington, Jan. 7.--The Mexican navy, or part of it at least, has de- clared for neutrality, according to de- spatches to the Gutierrez agency here, which say four gunboats on the Att lantic coast have retired to a quiet cove off Yucatan to await the result Of the battle between the factions.
 Despatches to the state department, however, were interpreted as possibly indicating that part of the navy was preparing to move the seat of the Car ranza government from Vera Cruz to Progreso.
 The despatches were summarized in this statement:
 Information has just been received by the department to the effect that the Mexican gunboat Bravo left Vera Cruz for Progreso on the night of January 5. If was reported to have On board a considerable number of soldiers, constitutonalist money and gold and silver bullion. It is also stated that the Progreso left Vera Cruz on the same night and that she had on board saddles. foodstufrs. a supply of dry goods, a printing press and paper and a number of soldiers Ii Is reported she sailed for Tampico."
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
LOCAL WOMAN TO SPEAK.
Mrs. Lillian Hart Iryon Will Address
 WOman's Club.

Members of the Woman's club gre anticipating with a great deal of pleasure the meeting of the club which is to be held at the home of Mrs. A. c. McKinnie at 10:30 tomor- row morning, when Mrs. Lillian Hart Tryon will speak on Ideals in Musical Art"
 The affair, which is to be held un- der the auspices of the musical de- partment, should prove of deep inter- est to members, as Mrs. Tryon, in ad- dition to being a good talker and conversant with her subject, was resident of New Britain up to a few years ago, when she moved to Cam bridge, Mass, with her husband, who at one time taught school in this city. Mrs. Tryon is a daughter of c. E. Hart
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
Portion 0f First German Line in W0epTe DiSf1ict
 Is Captured by Allies
German War Office Claims French Attacks III ALsace Were Repnlsed;;
 Cardinal Me1cier s Ar7est Denied

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New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
FIRE LOOKS MYSTERIOUS
Rumor Says Destruction of Stanley
 Herbst's House Looks Phoney.

Persistant rumor about the city states that the fire which destroyed Stanley Herbst's house at Overlook on Tuesday evening may not have been as innocent as it at first appeared MT. Herbst is said to have been ;n financial difficulties and a local sheriff had an execution to serve on him. but withal he had $2,O0O fire in surance on his house, carried by r. Fl. Afford. Last Saturday ne approached George A. Stark and wanted to take out $2,5OO more. As MT. Stark does not write insurance he brought him to H. Dayton Humphrey and the in- surance was drawn up, s7 being paid down by Herbst.
 After hearing of the fire the in- surance men decided they did not want to do any business with Herbst and the premium money had not been paid, MT. Stark was instructed to see Herbst give him back his $7 and return, the writ. Herbst refused to accept the $7 in return, but sur rendered the policy.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
Germans Make Further
 Advances in ArgOnne

Berlin, Jan. :, by Wireless Teleg- raphy to London, 3:10 p. m.-The German official communication on the progress of the war given out in Ber- lin this afternoon reports that fur ther advances have been made by the Germans in the western part of the Forest of Argonne and that desper- ate lighting is going on to the north Of Arras. French attacks in the eastern portion of the Argonne For est and to the west of Sennheim (Cerney) in Alsace, the statement says, were repulsed
 In their operations against the Rus- sians the Germans claim to be mak- ing progress in spite of the unfa vorable weather conditions The text of the comm unication follows:
 Tn the western arena of the war the English and the French continue to destroy Belgian and French vil- lages behind our front; this they do by ombardment.
 North of Arras severe fighting Is still going on for the possession of the trenches we took by storm ves- terday
 Tn the western part of the Forest
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New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
MAY ISSUE INJUNCTION IN INTEREST OF SNOW Wilson Appears at Capitol to
 Assume SupcrintendenCy. JUDGE CASE ADVISES DELAY
Complicated Affair at Hartford-Enl- plOyes at State House Receive Or ders From Both Wilson and Snow Further Developments Awaited.

Hartford, Jan, 7.-WilHam Waldo Hyde and William J. Hamersley sought out Judge Wm. S. Case at the county building just after noon today and told him they had with them an application for a writ of injunction restraining John l.. Wilson of Suf- field from assuming the duties of su- perintendent of the state capitol un- der appointment of Comptproller Morris c. Webster. superseding Rob- ert O. Snow, who served as superin- tendent the past two years. Judge Case advised delay. He told the two lawyers that he thought the better way would be for them to notify MT. Wilson personally that they had such a writ and would apply for its issu- ance if he attempted to take pos session of the superintendency. Judge Case also advised Messers Hyde and Hanersley that it would be we'll to ascertain whether the comptroller and MT. Wilson had done or contem- plated doing anything through the attorney general.
 In view of the judges advice the writ was not shown to him and the lawyers said they would see MT. Will son before the day was over.
 Wilson at Capitol.
 MT. Wilson went to the capitol this morning and entering the superin- tendent's office hung up his coat and hat. To MT. Snow who had preceded him he said: "I am here to take the reins.'' es
 MT. Snow made no reply.
 MT. Wilson later went about the building and gave orders wherever necessary MT. Snow also gave or ders when they were sought by capi- tol employees.
 COnfers With Case.
 At 2:3O MT. HammersIey was in further conference with Judge Case. r.sHannme ersley said he had seen MT Wilson and asked the latter to re- frain from taking possession of the position of superintendent until an agreement could be req ched. MT. Will sons reply was: 'I am here under orders.''
 While MT. Hammersley did not state positively that further application for an injunction would be made in the interest of MT. Snow, he intimated that such was likely to be the out come.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
S2 A BUSIfFI.
Wheat Whhin Half Cent of Dream of
 Enthusiasts.

bushel for wheat, the dream that only enthusiasts ever expected to come true, was within half a cent of being a reality today on one grade of wheat, if the the cost of delivery to Europe might be counted as part of the price. It Is a fact that a carload of the kind of wheat known as durum was sold today to go to Italy on a basis that figured delivered at destination $1.99k a bushel
 Such a price breaks all records for durum wheat. The supply Of that variety in the United States is said to be virtually exhausted for this sea- son.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
Allies Capture German
 Trenches Near WOevre

Paris, Jan. ', 2:4O D. m.-The French report given out this after noon announces the capture of a por- ton of the German first line trenches In the Woevre district to the north west of Flirey. This advance derives It's importance from the fact that it Indicates the French are making in roads into the German triangular ro- sltlon, the apex of which rests on the right bank of the river Mouse, at St. Mihiel
 The activity in Flanders and in France still Is confined largely to ar tillery exchanges Tn them t1e advantage. Mines also have been ex- ploded at two points on the line. with successful results to the French tIuopA.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
Defeat of Turkish
 Armies Not Conceded

ss London, Jan. 7, 12:45 D. m.-Nei- their Turkey nor Germany has con- ceded the defeat of Turkish armies in 5 the Caucasus as claimed officially in Petrograd As further details of this fighting are received in London it would appear that this reported Turkish disaster has been as complete as that suffered by any forces since the outbreak of the war. In spite of this, however, the latest official communication from Turkey alto gether ignores the fighting in the Caucasus and dwells upon the strug- gle which has spread over the Per- sian frontier to Urumiah, an import ant town where the Turks say that, aided by Persians, they have defeat ed the Russians.
 In Poland the Germans apparently are not nearer Warsaw, and there is little alteration in the battle front extending from the Baltic to the Car pathians. The Russians seem to be still concentrating their main effort in the Carpathian passes. At the same time they are continuing viz orous offensive in Bukowina. The toccupation of this Austrian territory, populated as it is largely by Ru- smanians, may soon exert, in the opin- Ion of British observers, a powerful Influence throughout Europe as bringing the Balkan situation to a head.
 Tn the western arena of military ac s@tivities the allies have varied their . flank attacks which recently brought them success in the sand dunes of Flanders, and in Alsace by intensity Ing the pressure from Rheims to the Lorraine frontier, where some ground has been gained
 The Germans, meanwhile, have sought to repair the damage done to their wings. This has resulted In the recovery of some ground for them near Stein bach, in upper AL sace, but their attacks in Flanders were repulsed.
 The reported detention of the Bel gian prelate, Cardinal Mercier, by the Germans presumably for the reason that he advised his countrymen not to give allegiance to the German ad- ministration, continues to be a topic of lively discussion and speculation In London and Amsterdam. It is reported that the cardinal had been removed from Brussels, but this has not been confirmed. An English translation of his pastoral letter which ts believed to have offended the Ger man military authorities in Belgium has been published in London in pamphlet form.
 A despatch, received here from Rome says the Pope has requested full informa ton on the Mercier incl dent from the German governmen This reported action lacks confrma- lion; as matter of fact another de- spatch from Italy says the Vatican has not yet been officially advised of the alleged arrest of the cardinal.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
WATERBURY YOUTH DROWNED.

Waterbury. Jan. 7.-Francis De- Ianey. aged three years, was drowned here today when he fell into a hole which was excavated yesterday near his home on Fairvfew street. A con crete company dug up the hole yes terday for sand and it filled up with water during the rain storm last night. A three hours search ended in the finding of the body.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
SENT TO ASYLUM.
New Haven Man Shot Friend Last
 November.

New Haven. Conn, Jan. 7.-Thomas Guilford, aged 4S. of Cheshire, was committed by the superior court to- day to the hospital for the insane at Middletown for five years. He was charged with having shot Charles E. Carrell. a friend. last November. CarrelI was not seriously hurt
 Testimony taken in court today was to the effect that Guilford had for a long time given indications of being mental fly unbalanced.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
MILITARY IMPORTANCE,
Of Philippines to Be Probed by Sem
 ate Committee.

ate Committee.
 Washington, Jan. 7.--Military inn portance of the Philippines and their strategic value to the navy department will be inquired into by the senate Philippines committee under res olution adopted today during consid- eration of the bill to grant the islands a larger measure of self-governmen
 Manuel l.. Quezon, resident commits sioner from the Philippines, urged the passage of the bill with a definite promise of complete independence in cluded. He said the Aguinaldo gov ernment established in 1898 before the Spanish erican war had reached it's influence and control to all parts of the group. It should be viewed in some measure he thought as proving the capacity of the F'ilipinos to gov ern themselves.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
RENOVATION IN HAITI.

Washington, Jan. 7.--Another revo- luton, headed by leaders of the gov ernment recently overturned by President Theodore, has broken out in Haiti. Cape Haitien is being attacked and despatches to the state depart ment today say 1t may fall within hours. The Y. $. s. Wheeling is standing by to protect American interests.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
LAUNDRYMEN WIN.

Hartford, Jan. 7.-The public util- cision on the petitions of owners or managers of laundries in various cities alleging unreasonable rates charged by the Adams Express con- panv for carrying laundry goods. The com mission orders that the rate to he charced hereafter shall be sev- erty five per cent. of that in force Dec em ber 1, 1914.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
New York Officials Start Probe of
 Fire That Cost Orc Life.
Y VICTIMS STILL IN HOSPITALS
Traffic in all Lines Halted for Hours After Catastrophe and Resumed to Some Extent Last Evening Again Normal Today.

New York, Jan. 7.-Seventy seven victims of yesterdays subway acci- dent were still in hospitals today re- covering from their injuries. Most of them wese men; some were woman who had been mauled in the stampede for the street, and all suffering from the effects of smoke or bruises and cuts. All, it was thought, would re- cover.
 One Life Lost.
 One death attended what at first was believed to be New Yorks long predicted subway disaster. There were more than seven hundred men and women wedged tightly in the cars at the time and estimates of the injured run up to more than two hundred.
 Traffic on all subway lines, halted for hours after the accident and re- sumed to some extent last night, was again normal today. Express service was resumed at 6 o'clok this morning
 Eight Investigations Ordered.
 Eight investigations into the acci- dent are now in progress or will be started today
 Charles A. Perkins, district attorney of New York county was first in the line of Investigations and early yesterday made a personal examina- tion of the scene of the accident and hearing statements of witnesses. In- vestigations have also been ordered by Governor Whitman, the public service commission, Mayor Mitchell, the police and fire departments, the coroner and the interborough Rapid Transit Company.
 Worst Traffic Tie-up
 The accident, coming as it did dur ing the morning rush period, put the entire subway system out of operat- ion and resulted in one of the worst traffic tie-ups in the history of the city. The quarter of million or more people handled by the subways re- sorted to elevated and surface lines. Eight hours after the accident sub- way operation was resumed on all lines Eight hours after the accident subway operation was resumed on all lines except the one under the East river to Brooklyn over which trains were not run until late last night. The Interborough Rapid Transit company announced that all trains would be operated today as usual.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
MARSH CANNOT COME.

Albert M. Marsh. secretary of the City Plan commission Of Bridgeport, will not be able to come to this city Saturday night to talk to the charter revision committee It is believed that he will attend some future meet irg.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-07
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