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New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
RICHARD O'DfLl'S
Will ADMITTED
Hartford Man and Local Woman
Have Hearing Today

A hearing on the admission to
probate of the will of Richard ODeIl,
who died on April 10, was held before
Judge B. F. Gaffney this afternoon.
The contestants, jeremiah O'DeIl of
Hartford, and Margaret O'Den Dunn
of this city, were represented by At
torney p. F.. McDonough. The execu-
tor, Harry O'Dell, was represented by
Judge j. e. Cooper and Judge J. I.
MeskiIl. 49,.
jeremiah o'Den received $500 and
Margaret ODen Dunn received $1,000
under the will. The estate is thought
to be valued at $4,000. ~,
Councilman Nowland, the first wit
ness, said ,he had been requested to
witness the will by Harry O'Dell, the
principal beneficiary, on February 25.
In the room at the time were Judge
Meskill, A. c. Malone, a policeman,
and Peter Barone. The testator
was in bed, he said. All the
witnesses signed in the presence of
Mr.. O'Dell and in the presence of
each other. The testator remarked
that he could not write because OF
crippled hand but would make his
mark. He stated that this was his
last will and testament Harry
O'Dell was not in the room at the
time, he said. -.
Cross examined by Attorney Nc
Donough Mr.. Rowland said that the
testator appeared to be in control Of
his senses and in reply to question
regarding his health, replied that Ire
was pretty fair"
Judge Meskill stcadied Mr.. O'Del''s
hand while ne was making his mark,
Mr.. Rowland said.
knew no influence had been used on
the testator.
Officer Malone told of his role in
the case. He was on Park street on
February Is when Judge Meskill asked
him to witness the will. He con-
sidered the testator in good health.
at any time, Officer Malone testified.
EIe believed that the testator held the
pen while he was making his mark.
Cross Officer Malone
said Harry O'Den had said nothing
regarding the signing of the will.
Peter Baroness testimony was quite
similar to that of the previous with
nesses Mr.. Barone was Mr.. O'Delrs
barber. He was working in his shop
and was asked by Harry O'Dell to
witness the will, he said. AS lie
entered he saw Patrick Curtin leav-
ing the room in which Richard
ODell was reclining on a bed.
Witness considered the testator to
be in sound mind mentally. He said
Mr.. O'Dell told him before Thomas
O'DelI died that he was going to
change his will and wanted to know
if he could do SO. The barber re-
piled that he could aiaX a codicil or
make a new will
Did he ever say that he intended
to leave the bulk of his estate to
his grandaughters? asked Attorney
McDonough. %
NO, was the reply. d
did he say he intended to treat
his sons equally?"
mo, he never said what he intended
to do
At this point the execute rested his
case
The will was admitted to probate
Attorney McDonough has a month in
which to appeal He told newspaper
men that he would appeal to superior
court.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
REgkE [USs d
AMERICAN LIVES
German Embassada Expresses
Celmasy's Rtmarst 10 Bryan

washington May 1o.--Co,irt Ferns
3torH, the German ambassador, called
at the state department TO-DAY ana sex-
pressed Deep regret" that the events
of the war had led to the loss Oh
SO many American lives"
After II half hours conference De-
tween the am bassador and secretary
Bryan this statement was, by mutual
agreement, given out by the secre-
tsry: The ambassador called at the
state department and expressed ms
deep regret that the events OF the
war had led to the loss of so many
American lives"
Talked or Eslsitania.
while neither the ambassador nor
Secretary Bryans statement men
tened the Lusftania disaster by name,
] III was known that the two officials
talked Of It specifically. It was the
ambassadors first visit to the depart
rlent since the disaster. the secre-
tary received him Immediately and
greeted him cordially.
When Ambassador Bernstorf came
from Secretary Bryan-s offfce he
parried all questions by saying he
could not talk, being under promise to
Secretary Bryan that anything said
should be said by the secretary. His
only real response was that he had
made no appointment with President
Wilson.
Refuse to Comment.
Both Secretary Bryan and Count
Bernstorff steadfastly refused to COM
ment upon or interpret the state de-
partment's announcement, but 1T was
interpreted as meaning that the am
bassador had, for his government, ex-
pressed deep regret not only for the
less of 1fe on the Lusitania but for the
Americans lost in the torpedoing Of
the American steamer Gu1flight and
Cor the one American lost on the
Falaba.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
FINANCIAL NEWS
GAINS REGISTERED BY
PROMINENT ISSUES
Train hsdaale SiaGlE Xj1aDgg;;
Beihthm Sle6 L0seSEou PoiaiS.

New York, May 10, Wall Street.
1880 a. m.--Taking its cue from Lon
don, where Americans showed a firm
tone, the local stock market opened
with no traces Of tho excitement
which attended the later session Of
last week. There we're gains of one
to one and a half points I'm prominent
issues, including the international HIST
and some specialties. Bethlehem
Steel was the only war stock TO record
a severe decline, falling over four
points. Initial advances were lost soon
after the opening, but the setback was
orderly. Trading was moderate, with
an underlying note of caution.
Close-Prices fell away again In the
later dealings, but recoveries OF to
points followed renewed support.
The closing was heavy.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
CONGRATULATE JAPAN.

London. May 10, 5:25 a. m.-The
morning papers express relief at the
peaceful adjustment of the Chino
Japanese difficulty and congratulates
Japan upon the settlement reached
The Times says editorially that it does
particular credit to the japanese mir
listers who had to resist strong cur
rent of Chauvinstic sentina ent in the
nation, and that it iustifies once again
the worldwide reputation of the elder
statesmen.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
! Confidence in Captain.

Liverpool, May 1o,-cnarfes Booth.
chairman of the Cunard Steamship
company, today gave, the following
signed statement to Thee Associated
statements by Lusitania passengers.
shall not attempt to draw any con-
clusions until all the facts are known,
and 7 therefore depreciare criticism
which can be based only on asump-
ticn.
"In the meantime I can only state
that I have complete confidence in
Captain Turner'S judgment"
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
Impossible to Launch Boats.

London, May 10, 1880 a. rl--Cor-
nelius Horrigan, a waiter aboard the
Lusitania. testifying Saturday evening
at the opening of the coroner's In
quest over the bodies of five unidenti-
fed victims landed there, said it was
impossible to launch boats on the star
hoard side, owing to the steamers
list. He went down with the ship, but
came UP and swas rescued.
In the pocket of one or the dead, a
male passenger about thirty-five years
old was found a business card Of John
Wananaker's New York house and in
Public Marguerite, Bureau OF I1ffor-
nation. There also was a second
class cabin tiekeet in the pocket.
Watcrtight Compartments Closed.
Vernon Livermore, the ships bugIer,
gave evidence that the watertight
compartments were closed but thought
the explosion must have burst them
open.
The inquest then was adjourned
until Monday.
Canadian Artillery Captain.
New York, May 1O.--The unidenti-.
fed passenger in whose pocket was
found a business card of John Wana :
makers New York store, and in the
left hand corner Notary Public Mac
Querrie, bureau of information, is.
believed to be captain in the Ca
madam artillery who sailed with his
wife.
E.. III. Poscn Safe.
A cablegram was received today by
the Wanamaker firm from E. H
Posen Of London, who is connected
with the London Office of the COM
pany. The message said that Mr..
Posen had been saved after remaining
five hours in the water.
Tuscania Sails for u. S.
New York, May 0.-Announcement
was made today at the Cunard Offices
that the Anchor Liner Tuscania, with
81 passengers, sailed from Glasgow
on Saturday and from Liverpool Sun
day for New York. This is the first
passenger steamer identified with tho
Cunard line to sail from the British
islands for the United States since
the sinking of the Lusitania.
The Tuscania's passenger list was
mace up of IS in the first class cabin.
$50 IN the second and It's in the
steerage.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
BEGINS LAST WEEK
House Chaplin in Prayer Refers 10
European War

Hartford, May 1o.-The general as
sembly began it's last week OF existence
today with abundant evidence that the
leaders In both branches intend to
keep business moving in order to clear
UP all matters by Friday. This Wifi
enable an adjournment over until the
/ 8th when the body can be finally ad-
journed by the governor.
In the senate, in the absence of
Lieutenant Governor Wilson, Senator
Isbell presided.
In the house, the chaplain, Rev.
Mr. Dunlap, referred to the European
war and the sorrow which has visited
tie homes Of many Americans lin his
prayer.
Meteor Boat Registration.
The engrossed bills committee re-
corning registration of motor boats,
which both branches accepted.
The excise committee reported ia
verab1y bill which would permit the
transfer Of a license w11icfa may, by
reason of transfer be located within
200 feet Of a church.
Favorable Reports to House.
Favorable reports to the house were
on appropriations of $500 for a mo-
tor boat for use OH shell fish grounds
and $4,000 for wages of persons en-
ployed on this boat and for fuel and
supplies. "a
Among favorable reports to the SEN
ate was one concerning taxation and
leasing of shell fish grounds, provid-
ing that the holder shall make re-
ports to the shell fish com mission ana
keep books as instructed by the com
mission. that it may be known how
to apply prpper taxes upon these
grounds This is the bill that tie ey-
ster growers have Been contesting on
the ground that it is inauisitorial.
Concurs With House.
The senate concurred with the
house In referring the matter of a
commission to be appointed on the
question of publishing digest Of the
Connecticut report, continuing the
same to the next assem- bly,.
Al resolution offered by Senator. Tut
tie. and adopted provided that the sec
rotary of the board Of education shall
compile the laws of education and
have $500 copies printed for distri-
button.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
[USITAN|A sunk BY
SUBMARINE U-39
Continued from First Page.)

Tun1ulty, but did not see the pres
tdent. Explaining that he expressed
his own views and not those Of airy
officials Senator Stone said he ques-
toned whether there was any reason
for calling an extra session OF con-
gress at present. He said he did not
know what the president was PLAN
ming to do. r
TO Probe Report.
The state department today cabled
Consul Frost at Queenstown to get
in touch, If possible, with the cap
tain of the American liner st. Paul
and ask about the report that the
st. Paul passed floating bodies.
T. P. Littlepage of New York, ait
torney for the Pearson interests, con-
ferred at the White House and at the
state department today ia ask If the
United States could not send some
ships to cooperate in search for
the bodies. He was told that the
nearest governmentsves was in the
Mediterranean, but Consul Frost was
asked if the use of private craft
seemed warranted.
Warned BY Admiralty.
London, May 10, 1862 p. m.-The
first lord of the admiralty, Winston
Spencer Churchill, stated in the house
Of commons this afternoon that Cap
tain Turner of the Lusitania had ac-
knoWledged receipt of messages from
the admiralty giving him warning and
directions for the course he was to
take.
Board Of Trade Inquiry -
Mr.. Churchill said that a board of
trade inquiry would be held to deter
mine the circumstances attending the
loss Of the Lusitania.
I'm the meantime it is premature
to discuss the matter" he continued.
but I must make it plain that in no
circumstances will it be possible to
make public the naval dispositions for
.patrolling our coast. Our resources
do, not enable us to provide destroyer
Three Torpedoes Fired.
London, May 10, 4:40 a.. m.-The
statement that three torpedoes were
fired at the Lusitania was made to the
Fishguard correspondent Of the Daily
News on the authority of the Rev.
MIR. Guvier of the Church Of England's
Canadian Railway mission, VINO said
the third found it's mark while the
last boat was being lowered.
When the Lusitanfa sank Mr..
Guvier said, submarine rose to the
surface and came within 500 yards of
the scene. THE crew stood stolidly
on the deck" he said, land surveyed
their handiwork. could distinguish
the German flag, but it was impossible
to see the number of the submarine
which disappeared after few
minutes"
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

Photo by American Prd
London. May 1o.-A II;
from Tokyo says the lcuI
hito gave his sanction Id
tum to China. When "
were first presented
denying that Japan 14
in seeking TO inpose ~
TO discuss them from
view of friendly neIahbo|
AS a result of the COM
has conceded practicallr
fnands which Japan hM{.
Gated to the powers as ~
strove TO avoid comml{
on any points infrinRiu3
eighty or the treaty rici'
powers, though the Japa|
several demands which
held would. IL agreed 10.
Independence as a natiod
fish Japanese suxerain|
however, insisted on th(
of the demands IN told
Chinese made further con|
again refused those which|
to affect her soycreisnty.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

After an exciting chas1
torcycle. Officer Fired
rested Walter spane ln<t|
noon and brought 11im
station. where he WAS dn.|
violent assault upon Mf1
Noyak, Of 40 Lawlor ID
girl claims she was I'D
North Burritt street ff1n]
Printing company when Sd
out FROM behind some
struck her on tho head u
of heavy pipe.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
SUCKER SUNK;
FIVE MEN MISSING
Junior Strikes Breakwater Off Clcye-
1aIld-Six of Grew Rescued After
Drifting About for Hours.

Cleveland, o., May 10-Five men
are missing and six were rescued af-
ter drifting about for hours when the
sand sucker. The Junior struck the
breakwater in an attempt to negotiate
the entrance off East SEVENTEEN street
last midnight.
Two Of those rescued may die of
exposure.
The Junior, unaided by lights, was
feeling TO the entrance when she
struck. She sank almost Immediately.
The Junior was owned by the Lake
shore Sand & Gravel company and
was on it's way from Fairport to
Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

Hartford. May lo.~ pr
Bailey, widely known ph|
surgeon, died here fods
years. He was q native Of /
had practiccd in Hartfi
thirty years. He was for
years a member of tho I'D
district committee, and wal
founders Of ~. FrapciS y
president OF the Corporal
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
JUNK DEALER ANN,

Hymsn Jacklowitz. a wi
junk dealer, was arrested
tive Bamforth today. cha|
violating the junk law Il
junk from minors. II waa|
TO whom the three boys Id
this norping sold the lead
stole from George Rapel
They said that the junk 4
them two cents = pound ri
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
FOREST FIRE IN NEwrowN.

Newtown, May ~10.-Several humid
red acres of land were burned over
and half a dozen houses and barns
were barely saved from destruction by
a forest fire which, discovered early
yesterday m ornin &, swept this vicinity
during the entire day and Is still burn
ing today
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
$50, s44,355 FOR BELGIANs.

New York, May 1o.---The latest
statement issued by the commission
for relief in Belgium places the to-
tai of the cash and cargoes contributed
for distribution by the commission at
$50, 644,S55. This included an esti-
mate of the cargoes arranged for de-
livery this month. The foodstuffs
and clothing amount to 674,S67 tons.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
TO HAVE REFERENDUM VOTE.

Washington, May 10.-The cham
Der of commerce of the United States
has submitted to it's membership for
referendum vote questions on the
merchant marine, including govern
ment ownership and operation OF
ships. The object is to determine
what means the members favor for
the upbuilding of a permanent mer-
chant marine. The voting on the ref
erendum must be concluded by June
e..
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
$4,000 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE.

Fishers Island, N. Y, May TO-
Fire early this morning destroyed
DIR. M r. Peck's big boat house here
ard for time threatened yachts, in
Guiding the Vanessa. Only one. the
Liz. belonging to Captain Griswold,
was slightly scorched. The loss to
boat house, sails and yacht equipment
stored in it, and the furnishings Of
an apartment over 1t will total about
$4,000.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
RECEPTION TO NEW PASTOR.

A reception in honor of Rev. and
Mrs. Warren f.. Cook, the new pastor
Of the Trinity NJ. e. church and his
wife, is being arranged by the con-
gregation for Wednesday evening,
May 10. Rev. and Mrs. George B.
Neumann, who have just returned
from West China, where they have
1b4en engaged in missionary work for
the last five years, will also be guests
of honor at the reception.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
ESSEX COAST RAIDfD
BY GERMAN A|RhfN
Continued from First Page.)

portant gains reported in the COM
munication of yesterday evening.
Along the rest of the front, par
ticularly in the Argonne and in AL
SAGE al Sillakerwasen there was con-
tinuation of the artillery fighting"
Success of Submarines.
Amsterdam, May 10, via London,
1926 p. m.-The Cologne volks-
eitung says: THE sinking of the
Lusitania is a success of our subnna-
rines which must be placed beside the
greatest achievements of this naval
war. The sinking of the giant Eng
lish steamer is a success of moral
significance which is still greater than
material success.
with joyful pride we contemplate
this latest deed of our navy. 1t will
not be tho last
1.-THE English wish to abandon the
German people to death by starvation
We are more humane. We simply
sank an English ship with passengers
who at their own risk and RESPONSE
bility entered the zone of operations
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Catherine Tierney.

Miss Catherine Tierney passed away
yesterday at the home of her sister,
Mrs. John Curran of 1875 Fairview
street, aged about fifty years. She
was a niece of the late Bishop Tier
ney, and leaves her sister and one
brother. The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at O'Clock from ST.
Joseph's church, interment to be in
New Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
RoosEvELTs COUNSEL REST.

Syracuse, n. ", May 10.-Counsel
defending Theodore Roosevelt in the
trial of the libel suit brought against
him by William Barnes, rested their
case today, after they had completed
the presentation of evidence regard :
ing the printing situation in Albany.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
usEILLED TONNAGE

New York. Mry I0.-The untitled
tonnage of the United States Steel
corporation, on April 80 totalled a.
1924 tons, a decrease of es,5o5
from March.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
Edith Louise Hickox

Edith Louise Hickox, aged eleven
years, died at the Children's Home,
ct Hart street, this morning The
funeral will be held Wednesday af-
ternoon at o'clock from the chapel.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

New York Stock Exchange Quota
tons furnished by Richter & Co.,
members of the New York Stock EN-
change. Represented by K. ". Eddy,
National Bank building:
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

Cruel. when properly
should be a little thicker /
and should be absolutely
Temps.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10
ITEMS or fNrEREso nc

Sulphuric acid Is said 10
ter than benzine or alcbol|
ing coat collars or rrmovi|
spots.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-10

After putting buttered
the cake pans. sprinkle ia
hcur. This will keep the ,
sticking. M
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-02-18

Frank Segrln left Sunday Tor Ma
drid, Iowa; called there by the death
of his sister.
Snow white Turkish towels, 18x32
inches, on our 10 cent counter Spec
ial for Saturday. Golden Rule Store.
Mrs. D. Fairchild is reported as be-
ing quite ill at her fiat over the Mer-
chants National Bank.
George w. Harrison of Wadena,
was a business visitor in this city on
Thursday of last week.
The Sank Centre Postoffice will be
closed on Feb. %, from 1000 a. m.
until p. mo-. B. Boobar, post
master.
Remember we buy all kinds of
seeds at the best prices. L. S. Bish-
op Co: adv
Miss Harriet Schiefer came down
from Clarissa on Friday, where she is
teaching school; she returned on
Monday.
S. L. Sturneche was a business Wis
week, coming down from his home in
Alexandria. g.. -.
P. E. Miller came over from his
home home in Morris Friday of last
week for short business trip to
Sank Centre.
Henry Byro, of the Sank Centre
Meat & Mercantile Company, was a
Melrose business caller on Wednes-
day of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thoen, Of Westport,
were in this city Friday. Mr. Tboen
is the buttermaker at the Westport
Cooperative Creamery.
George Borgmann left on the noon
train Tuesday for Owatonna, Mimi,
and expects to remain several days
in that city on business.
If you are going to the city soon,
phone or write US to reserve a room
for you at the Beaufort Hotel, Min
neapolis, MINI. 37-8adv
J. H. Kinsella came down from his
home near Westport on the N. p.
Wednesday morning and spent the
day on business and pleasure.
TO PREVENT DISEASE, COLDS,
ROUP, ILLNESS FROM EATING
MUSTY, SPOILED FOODS, BOWEL
COMPLAINT, ETC, GET GERMO-
ZONE AT G. HILLERUD & co. adv
Mrs. E. J. Lewis and Mrs. C. D..
Marshall will entertain the w. N. A.
Circle at the home of the former on
Tuesday afternoon of next week.
J. F. Hanrahan of Glenwood was in
this city Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week, called here by the death of
his brother at the Lamb hospital.
The best silver polish ever put on
the market, 25c jar at G. H. Van
desteeg's. Will refund the money it
not satisfied. adv
Mrs. Peter Kramer died at the
family home in West Union on We'd
nesday, Feb. 10th, 1915, aged 76
years. The funeral was held from the
Catholic church at that place at 9 A.
M. Saturday. Mrs. Kramer is well
known by many in Sank Centre, hav-
inging resided near West Union for
many years. The immediate relatives
left to mourn are: the five Children,
Mrs. GULL of Fergus Falls; Miss
Listy, of Holdingford; Theodore, OF
Chaska; John, of Fergus Falls; and
Miss Tilda, who lives at the family
home in West Union; also three
nieces, Miss Katie Rodden, of Avon;
Mrs. Frank House and Mrs. Matt
Meyer, both of this city. They have
the sympathy of the community in
their loss.
We carry complete line of the
famous Loose Wiles Sunshine
Biscuits. Whitson & Whitson.-ady
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1915-02-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Kay are in Ar
lington, S. D., guests of their daught-
er, Mrs. Hopkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kells inform
ally entertained number of their
friends at cards on Friday evening of
last week. Dainty refreshments, fol-
lowed.
J. w. Jewell, of Jewell, Iowa, left
on Monday moons Great Northern
train for his home, after having spent
about week in this city and West
port. The gentleman and his wife
were called here to be in attendance
at the operation performed upon the
lady's mother, Mrs. E. A. Pinkney, Of
Westport, at the Lamb hospital, for
gall stones. Mrs. Jewell will remain
until her mother, who at present is
gaining strength rapidly, has COM
pletely recovered from her operation.
WE WILL RECEIVE A SMALL
CAR OF MARQUIS WHEAT FOR
SEED PURPOSES AND REQUEST
THE FARMERS OF THIS SECTION
TO MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS
EARLY AS WE Do NOT CARE TO
ORDER MORE THAN THERE is A
DEMAND. FOR. CENTRAL MIN
NESOTA POWER & MILLING co.
Secretary Charles A. Morse, of the
Minnesota Cooperative Diaries AS
ISOLATION, will leave Monday after
noon. of next week for St. Paul to at
tend the annual meeting of the cor
poration which will be held at the Old
Capitol, Feb. oath. This company
was organized eight years ago and in
the, fiscal year just eEesed they han
died a. volume of business totaling
$1,7OO,O00; a very substantial in
crease over any preceding year. The
Company has no debts and stock is
worth about 2.3O. However a limited ,
amount of stock is still being offered
Minnesota cooperative creameries at
par in order to raise the necessary
funds to build a terminal in the East.
The Sank Valley Creamery Associa-
ton, of Sank Centre, is member of
the Company and will be represented
at the meeting by Henry Botz. Mr..
Morse has been secretary of the as
ISOLATION ever since it was organized.