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New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
LANSING SWORN in AS !
SECRETARY OF STATE
Bryan in Letter Wishes Him
Success PERSONALLY and
Officially.

Washington, June 24.-United States
government today notified all foreign
governments of the appointment of
Robert Lansing to be secretary Of
state. Notice was sent to all diplo-
matte ana consular Representatives Of
the United States in foreign coun-
tries.
Mr. Lansing took the oath of Office
today as the successor to VIM. J.
Bryan. High officials, diplomats and
close personal friends were on hand
to witness the ceremony and to extend
congratulations.
Former Secretary Bryan returned
late last night from Ashevflle, N. C..
but would not comment upon Mr..
Lansing's appointment except to say
that he would send his congratulations
today.
Today was diplomatic day at the
state department, and representatives
of foreign governments in Washington
called to felicitate Mr. Lansing upon
his appointment
The new secretary or state was in
receipt of many congratulatory mes-
sages, among them letter from his
predecessor, Mr.. Bryan, who ex
pressed qualification at his selection
and the wish that success attend him
personally and officially
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
REGATTA CROWD
AT NEW LONDON
Thousands Arriving in Whaling Town
to Attend Yale-Harvard Boat
Races Tomorrow.

New London June 24.-The first
ripples of regatta spectators began to
appear this morning and there were
indications that an old fashioned
Yale-Harvard boat race crowd would
be flooding the town by nightfall.
Many motor cars, bearing the colors
of the rival universities whose crews
meet on the Thames river tomorrow,
rolled in from east and west loaded
to capa city with rowing devotees.
Trains and steamboats, added their
quota and by the time the townfolk
were thinking of luncheon the at
mosphere was charged with regatta
enthusiasm.
Steam yachts and sailing craft be-
gan to take places along the course
clustering two and three deep near
the railroad bridge while launches of
all types carried interested specta-
tors UP the river for view of the
training quarters where the oarsmen
did little but lounge about and await
cool of evening for final paddle and
an opportunity to witness the scrub
races scheduled for the late after
noon. Graduate Fights and substi-
tute fours will furnish the preliminary
to the regatta events of Friday and
the results will be watched closely
in the hope That some line can be OBJ
tanned on the varsity and freshmen
contests to follow tomorrow.
The uncertainty regarding the out
come of races and the sensational VIC
tory won by Yale last year has APP
parently revived waning interest
in all events Of the dual regatta. Ho-
tel, private house and garage ac-3
commodations have been in unusual
demand and old time followers or
the annual crew contests between
Yale and Harvard predict a return
of the thousands who helped to make
the New London boat races one of
the great collegiate contests of the
year.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
WORKS IN FACTORY
ON s1ST BIRTHDAY
Ferdinand Heidecker Has Been Em-
ployed at p. s. f. Corbin's
Since 1853.

/ Today marks the passing of the
eighty first milestone In the life of
Ferdinand Heidecker of 2 Parkmore
street. Although the winds of many
winters nave whitened Mr.. Heidecker's
hair and the hot suns Of many sum-
mers have sunken his cheek he is
still hale and hearty at this ripe old
age and works every day at p & r.
Corl.in's where has been employed for
abodt sixty years.
Mr.. Heidecker was born in Prussia
il, 1884, but innmigrated to the
Unired States when a young man. He
entered the employ of r. & f. Corbin
liz 1853 and has been employed there
in the finishing department continu-
o,.:sly with the exception Of very
few years.
In his younger days Mr.. Heidecker
was one Of the best athletes in this
sect on ani was prominently identified
with the Turner's. He is one of the
oldest members of Harmony lodge, A.
Il, 81 IL. M, and also belongs to st.
Elmo lodge, K. of p. Years ago he
was leader of the old City band and
was violinist Of ability.
Today on his eight-first zirthday,
MI. Heidecker went to his usual en-
ployment he has tor the past sixty
years and aside from receiving the
Fluctuations Of his many friends, the
day was observed by him as any other.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
ELECTS FAMILY AT
1870 THIS MORNING
Lafayette Street Residents Indignant
Al Action of Constable
George stark.

Residents of Lafayette street and
the friends of Mrs. j. Winkowr are
up in arms over the alleged brutal
manner in which Constable George
A. Stark elected the helpless woman
and her four children from their
home at 33 Lafayette street at / 80
O'Clock this morning.
Mrs. Winkowr's husband has been
at sanitarium for tile past five
years and by running a little millin-
cry shop the woman has endeavored
to support herself and family. Yes
,terday Judge James It. MeskilI had
a small attachment against her and
sent Constable Stark to serve the pa
pers. Later, when he was told or
the woman's destitute condition, the
judge ordered the suit withdrawn.
Then, it is alleged by Mrs. Winkowr
Constable Stark went to Abraham
and Gooligan, her landlord, and told
them of her financial condition. AL
though she claims her rent is not due
until July / and that she paid her
last months rent in advance, she
says that at 1870 O'Clock this morning
Constable Stark, accompanied by
Lawyer Frederick b. Hungerford,
swooped down upon her place and
put them out into the street and
nailed up the door on suit for rent.
Mrs. sWinkowr's young daughter
was to graduate from the Grammar
school this morning and her gradua-
ton clothes were locked up in the
house so the mother was compelled
to secure some new ones for her to
wear
Furthermore, Mrs. Winkowf asserts
that, Constable Stark was unne cesar
tally harsh and brutal in ejecting her
and declined to let her remain in the
house until morning.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
CHICKEN HAS -FOUR LEGS.
Wilson Street Man Has Unusual
Freak Preserved in Formaldehydc.

Mr.. and Mrs. Simon r. Schaefer of
Al Wilson street have an unusual
freak of nature, perfectly developed
ynong chick that has, four eggs. The
chick was Matched about month ago
but died few days later. Mr.
Schaefer is preserving il as curios-
ity.
Two of the legs on the chick are
similar to those on every other normal
chick. but directly behind these is
another set of legs. somewhat smaller
than the first pair.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
HELD UNDER $1,000 BOND.
Hartford Chinaman Accused Of IL
legally Having Opium.

Hartford, June 24.-Wong Gong
was today held under $1,000 bond
after a hearing before United States
Commissioner Richard F. Carroll for
trial in the federal court on the
charge of illegally having opium III
his possession The hearing was the
result of raid at No. 1853 State
street, this city, June 6. Wong Hing
and Wong Sing, held OH suspicion,
were released from custody.
a hearing was also held today in
the case Of All Sun, Hartford China
man. accused of being illegally in this
country.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
BRITISH AUTHORITIES
RELEASE DR.. DERNBURG
Norwegian Steamer With
German Envoy to Sail from
Kirkwall Tonight.

London, June "a, $50 p. The
Norwegian steamer Bergensjorf. to-
gether with DR.. Bernhard Dernburg.
has been released by the British au-
1horities and will sail from Kirkwall,
Scotland. tonight.
New York, June 24-In the ABB
sence of dispatches from London COM
corning the disposition OF tile Nor
wegian- Anne rican liner Bergensfjord,
detained by the British authorities ait
Kirkwall, there was much specula-
ton here today as to what had hap
pened to DR.. Bernhard Dernburss,
former colonial secretary Of the Ger
man Empire, who sailed from this
city aboard the steamer June II
under guarantees Of safe conduct
given by representatives in America
Of the allied powers.
In maritime circles, the detention
of the vessel, apart from the fact that
DIR. Dernburg and his wife We're
aboard, was not regarded as Of UNI
usual significance.
Delay in transmission of the cable
dispatch was not regarded as of spe-
cial significance.
For more than month prior to
his departure, DR.. Dernburg had re Z
NAMED in seclusion at his hotel here.
An interview with DR.. Dernbure.
published by the Tribune today was
/ obtained here. that paper says, on
June II under the stipulation that It
should not be printed until Dr.. Dern-
hurgs arrival in Bergen. Norway.
some Of the allies might take offense
at some of my statements and inter-
fere with my journey, he was quoted
s.s saying.
The Tribune quotes DR.. Dernburg as
SAYING that his mission in the United
States, though curtailed, had been sue
cessful. II feel that the great Ameri-
can public has been given a clearer
and better understanding of the
German cause and the German aims
Of this war he said.
Dr. Dernburg said that he would
&c immediately to Berlin and confer
with government officials there.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
MEETS TRAGIC DEA'
\ ON GRADUATION
New Haven Normal scbooI
Killed by Trolley Car ON ID
at Cox's leach.

New Haven. June Mics
Brown, who was to have been
ated from the State Normal
here this afternoon, was killed
trolley car on a trestle Ak
beach, West Haven. this mo
According to the crew or the e.
Grown was walking the track
direction of New Haven and
hearing the approach OF a car sd
over to the other track, which|
pened to be the inbound one. sid
struck in the back and crum ia
prder the car Miss Brown III
10. lived in this city bu- her
are at Prospect Beach near th4'
OF the accident The trolley ca|
bound in from Bridgeport. Thx
we're summoned TO appear 1
Coroner Mia.
The regular motorgnan T. A..
Ryan, but Matthew Burns.
nfotorman was running the car
time. The conductor WAS #,
Dcnigan. All the men belon,
Bridgeport.
Miss Browns father is i9nnaa,
Frown. superintendent Of the
nLnl Iron foundry in tins City.
The graduating class upon he|
at rehearsal to which Miss BroWf|
on her way, of the death Of on>
their members, gave up the al
and dance with which the days
tivities were to be closed acnol
to the commencement program.
While the car crew we're /
questioned by Coroner Mix. G.. q
well, chief inspector OF the n'
utilities commission. was preocn
Motorman Burns was unnef&e
The accident He said that
Brown stepped from the ira g
which she Was safe right upon
rack over which the car was En-
ng and which was then only a 4
distance behind her.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
WIS IN BROOKLINE.
ReTjanlin s. Pouzzner Takes Miss Bes-
= London AS His Bride.

AT S o'clock this afternoon, Attor-
ney BenJarin S. Pouzzner, son Of Mr..
and Mrs Israel Pouzzner of 104 Win
ter street. and Miss Bessie London of
Pros kline, Mass were married at the
home of1Ile brides parents The we'd
ding was a quiet one and was attend
ed only by the relatives and lmme-
date friends of the young couple
sAeter the wedding trip to Bermuda,
MI. and Mrs Pouzzner will take up
their residence in New York where
tho groo11 is engaged ia business.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
MoNTvID TAKEN AWAY.
Is Now Lodged i'm Murderers' Row in
Wethcrsfieid.

Hartford June 24.-Bernard Mont
vid, found guilty of first degree muir
der and sentenced to hang Aug. 4,
in the criminal court here Wednes-
day, for the killing of the Rev.
Joseph Zebris and his housekeeper
in New Britain, Feb 8, was taken
to the state prison this afternoon
lie was clothed there in regulation
prison garb and placed in one OF
the cells in the tier for condemned
prisoners. Not far from him are Viii
liams and Roe, sentenced to death
ir Litchfefd few days ago.
Montvfd slept well last night, ate
heartily today and seemed to view
his fate stoically.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
Vatican Organ Declares Referring
to Interview in Paris Paper
ATTRIBUTED TO THE POPE
Thought of Pontiff Regarding Euro
pean War Not Doubtful as 1t Has
Been Expressed in Numerous ON
c;aI Documents

Rome, June %. via Paris, June "a,
$40 a. m.-The Osservatore Romano,
the official organ Of the Vatican, pub
fishes the following statement rela-
tive to the interview attributed to
Pope Benedict by Louis Latapie in
La Liberte of Paris:
To put our readers and all dis
corning and impartial men of all ma
tions on guard against arbitrary in
depreciation of the mind of the Holy
Sea, We are unable to let pass with
out remark the account of the in
terview Of a foreign journalist with
the sovereign Pontiff, published and
commented upon in the newspapers.
Publications Differ.
To cut short these interpretations
and commentaries, we recall that
there is an essential difference be-,
tween the official public documents Of
the Holy Sea- and private publications.
AS to that which concerns the Euro
pean conflict, the thought of the SOW
ereign Pontiff is not doubtful because
1t has been clearly expressed at diff
ferent1 times in numerous Pontifical
documents namely, the encyclical of
November 4, 1914; the Christmas dis
course to cardinals; the consistorial
ailocution of January 20, 1915, many
letters from the Pontiff and cardinals
and prelates, and the recent letter
Of May 20 to Cardinal Vannuteli, the
head Of the Sacred College.
e hese official public documents re-
fleet exactly the ideas Of the Pope
and the Holy See who accept all re-
sponsibility The other documents
namely. private publications and also
the one discussed can contain and
do contain, in fact, a number of in.
accuracies. Several Of these mac
are SO evidentFait is useless
to point them out ~
To Provoke Discussion
Rome, June %, Gas p. M, @..via
Paris, June "a. $50 al m-The in
eryiew granted La Liberte Of Paris
,y Pope Benedict is considered here
q be of such gravity that the. news
oapers refused to believe it authentic
moved by the Vatican's statement,
no.
L The Giornale ,D'Italia declares it
seems impossible Benedict XIV could
have used the language attributed to
him.
The Tribune says the Pontiff's words
are destined to- provoke animated dis
cussion in France and Belgium and
will have a grave affect because of
the interview as a whole and be-
cause the Pope spoke ''of very thqrny
details with arguments which can be
contradicted easily"
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
AMERICAN SOAP co. SUED.
Two More Actions Brought Against
Proprictors Of Arch Street Firm.

The proprietors of the American Soap
company, q. Cataldo and Theodore
Faccio, who were sued several weeks
ago by third proprietor on a charge
of conspiracy N to defraud, were sued
again today by two other creditors.
Through Judge B. F. Gaffney the
estate of M. Konold Of Canton seeks
500 damages, the writ being return
able before Justice James T. Meskill
on June 30 Through Attorney NJ
III. Camp, G. A. Riedevic is suing for
$500. The writ is returnable before
the September term of the court OF
common pleas. Constable Wrinkle
served the papers
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
BISHOP and !
PRIESTS /
Clsrgymen Slain by|
Forces Under Gen
LOOT AND WRECK
First Chief" Refuses 10
Truce with General Win
Discussion OF Pcace--say<
Dominate situation soon.

Ell Paso, Tex. June 24
Candena, aged IS, OF the O.
Nuestra Sonora De Ocatlan
Gala, and three priests were X
/ by Carranza troops comm
General Francisco Cos. ace
q letter published here Too
letter says the troops then N
destroyed the college. Tire
killed were Father Quiroz
Bazan, and Father Lara, "a
the Orphanage at OcasIe
troops are part of the forceH|
eral Pablo Gonzalez. operA<|
Mexico City.
Carranza Refuses True
Washington, June 24.-On,c|
that the heads of the wark||
tary factions in Mexico wou|
their differences waned today
of General Carranza's notice
United States reiteratinR "A
would not agree to a truce VA
eral Villa pending a discu'
peace.
While Carranza's attitude
surprise the possibility that
not understand the earnesfnes|
United States in demanding
tion of peace in Mexico IS rel
by officials. It is believed
lightenment of Carranza on "a
is the object of the mission of
A. Douglas and Eliseo Arr
Washington representatives d
rama, who are to leave here
row to confer with him.
VIII Dominate Situation
General Carranza announe'
he would soon dominate the u
and grant amnesty TO those ia
of crimes. He says. f1oue<i
Villa and his associates mn6l
leave the country or be trie
military court.
FL Paso, Tex, June "A
rama army under Gen. pahlc
zales has reached the subu'
Mexico city, according to d.
received by the Carranza arnn
from Vera Cruz. dated yoafcr
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
THAW T0BE WITNESS
AGAINST himself
State Will Call Him to Stand to
Avoid Restrictions
TOLIMIT CROSS-EXAMINATION
Story, of killing of Stanford White to
BE Laid Before Jury Shortly Be-
fore 1t Retires to Consider ver-
dict.

view 1Ork, June zf-HaTry n.
Thaw will be called by counsel for the
state as witness against himself in
determine whether he is sane, ac-
cording to an announcement today by
Deputy Attorney General Frank K.
Cook The states purpose in adopting
this plan, it is understood, is to avoid
the restrictions which would limit his
cross-examination and to lay his story
of the killing of Stanford White be-
fore the jury shortly before it retires
to consider a verdict. Thaw's brief
direct testimony yesterday dealt
chiefly with his. escape from Mat.
teawan and subsequent Incidents.
The taking of testimony for Thaw
was resumed today 1t was expected
that his side of the case would be con-
cluded within two days. ss
Roeder Cross Examined.
Gustave c. Roeder, newspaper
man, who testified yesterday in
Thaw'ss behalf, was called today for
cross He was asked but
one question, whether there had been
any doubt in his mind at any time as
to the nationality of Thaw.
II thought at first that he was not
quite himself he said, "but Thaw to-
day is an entirely different man
William l.. Shurtleff. an attorney of
coaticock. Quebec, where Thaw was
arrested in his flight to Canada, tes-
titled as to the various legal proceed
ings that took place in Canada, in
which he acted as Thaw's attorney of
record He had never seen any acts
of violence by Thaw during this
him as that Of a rational man, he said
Saw Thaw Every Day.
4 john e. Smith, of Quebec, /
newspaper man. testified that while
Thaw was detained in that city he
saw him every day; and Andre Rots-
seau, hotel proprietor at Coaticook,
who said he served Thaw meals, gave
similar testimony
4 Robert "A. Ewing, Sherbrooke al
derman, said he had visited Thaw
several times in jail and thought so
much Of him that he had invited him
to become one of Sher brooke's bust
ness men and invest capital '
Conviction that Thaw was ration
al person was also expressed by
Thomas r. Johnson, his attorney at
Colebrook, NJ, H, and Irving A.
head of a preparatory
school at Groton. N. H., who inter-
viewed Thaw while active as a news
paper man.
Testimony of Orderly.
John B. Stanchfield, Thaw's attor-
nes, read into the record testimony
of an orderly at Matteawan given at
Thaw's trial for. conspiracy to escape
from that institution. The reading
was interrupted by the noon recess of
court.
Deputy Attorney General Cook an
nounced before the opening of the af-
ternoon session that he would apply
Il the court for the appointment of a
commission to take testimony from
Charles w. Eliot. president emeritus
Of Harvard college rs to why Thaw
was expelled from that institution.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
g. F. SMITH GIVES 800.

President Charles F. Smith of Lam
ders. Frary & Clark, has contributed
500 to the Belgian Keller fund being
handled by the Connecticut commit
tee. BY his generous contribution.
Mr.. Smith shows himself deeply inter
ested in unfortunate humanity, suf-
fering through no fault or their own.
The fund in the hands of the Connec-
ticut committee now totals $18,520.11
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
PARADE IN WILLIkIANTIC.

Company E. and company |, First
regiment, G. N. G., in full dress uni-
form and carrying their service RI
fies, marched to the depot this fore.
noon where they embarked for Will
mantle where, this afternoon, they
participated in the big parade that
was a feature of the Old Home week
celebration.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
ANOTHER JTTNEY AocIDEN
Barney Kramer Again Figures
Automobile Mix-up.

Barney Kramer sof 81 Oak sfz
who has already figured in sew
jitney episodes, was the chief "a
acter i'm another jitney accident
morning when his car ran, into
wagon driven by M. Horwitz at
corner OF North street and Hartf
avenue at $3.50 O'Clock
Kramer reported the matter 10
police and explained that his nacf
skidded on the slippery pavem|
Horwitz was thrown from his W.
but was not hurt The WAGON
slightly damaged and the light On
auto was bent.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
I RETAIN DATo AS PREMIER.
King Alfonso of Spain However, Will
Have New Set Of Ministers.

f5
Have New Set of Ministers.
Madrid. June %. via aPris, 1910
.p. mixing Alfonso it now is be-
Iieved will decide to retain Eduardo
Dato as premier but with new set
of ministers. After lunching with the
king at LaGranja, Senior Dato re-
turned to Madrid this evening.
His majesty is expected to arrive
mere tomorrow morning for confer
ence with the chiefs of all the mon
,archial parties including former Pre-
mier Maura, leader Of the conserva-
tives; Count Romanones, former pre-
mier; Marquis Alhuemas, former sec
rotary of state: Senior Besada, for
mer minister of finance, and Senior
8Villanueva, former minister Of mar
inc.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
Philip Corbin Makes Generous Dona-
ton to Boys Club.

= 4 Il ~
of IS was received by the Herald
to be added to the Boys club build
ing fund today The smaller one
was from J. S. Bennett and the larger
from Philip Corbin. Mr. Corbin ex-
pressed the sentiments of many citi-
zens who have not yet donated to the
cause when he was writing out the
check, saying .'Tll help the boys when
/ can. They certainly deserve a
chance anyhow
Today's statement is as follows:
Philip Corbin Observation-Disclosures $500
]. 5. Bennett. ................ S
E Total -. ..$505
Previously acknowledged ...... TIT
Total ..s1222
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24

The tGargoyle, a tank steamer of
4,433 gross tons, left New York May
"A for Alexandria. On her way out
she was reported at Malta May 81
She is owned by the Vacuum Oil
company. 81
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
PRIZE COURT WRIT.
Issued Against American Steamer
4 Gargoyle at Alexandria.

despatch from Alexandria, Egypt, to
Lloyds says a prize court writ has
been issued against the American
steamer Gargoyle.
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24

.Contsnued on Eleventh Pagc.)
New Britain herald., 1915-06-24
All attacks RepuIsed.

EsQuring the night OF June 21-22
bd continuing the following day the
emy made three desperate attacks
ainst our position at Freikofel. All
BE- attacks were repuised success
81 by the splendid fire of our ar
t{ery and the use of hand grenades.
|ne enemy left 200 bodies on the
attleneId
I'm the Bay of Pie2zo preparations
xeEbeing made by the Austrians for
III Installation Of hcavy artillery, and
<52e tho neighooring heights con-
4 t,ont,nued on Eleventh Pagc.)