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New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
FINANCIAL NEWS
CARRANZA MAY G|
 SUPPORT OF
If He Can Succeed in H' Communication With
 American Border.

Washington, July 12.I5| patches reached the state oe1 from Mexico City, dated bd occupation of the capital by forces. describing food coud almost intolerable; but 0ffjd lieved the situation either relieved already by the chan| thority or would be remedie9 as transportation with Vera resumed.
 State department officla asked whether the occupatiod ico City by Carranza would question of recognition, ded definite consideration had ba to the subject. They said. that it always seemed more for recognition when one bad conflict becomes dominaf| American government has. b@ ing for many months for ol] factions to get military supre3 set up a provisional governma promise of stability. Tha States now will watch careful titude and policy of the Card thorities in Mexico City. but q be no discussion, it is beli3 some time. as to any change on account of the pressing l the German situation.
 Heretofore possession o{| City has not been regarded importance by officials, becau| frequent changes in autho1 there are now indications tha Carranza can better his pod further acquisition of territo| of the capital and re-openj| munication with the
 border, his chances of obtai| moral support of the United S4 materially improve.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
IRON WORKERS STRIKE.
300 Structural Laborers Walk Out at
 Bridgeport

Bridgeport, July 12.-About 300 structural iron workers employed at the local plant of the Remington Arms company walked out today be- case of differences between the unions there over matters of juris- diction. The specific dispute was be- tween Millwrights and carpenters concerning the installing of certain, machinery each claiming that the work fell under their Jurisdiction. Both belong to the allied metal trade.
 International officers of the car penters, structural iron workers an6 machinists are expected in the city either late today or tomorrow It was said here that within a few days some 5000 machinists at the plant might be involved in the strike.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
READ TESTIMONY OF
 EVELYN N. THAW
Jury at Harry's Sanity Trial Hears Evidence Given By Wife at
 Habeas Corpus Proceedings.

New York, July 12.-Harry K. ThaW was hopeful when the hearing in his sanity trial was resumed today, that It would be finished by Wednes- day night. He seemed confident that the jury would return verdict that he is now sane and looked forward to his release before the end of the week.
 The reading of testimony previous ly given by Mrs. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was yet to be completed. Afterward the states counsel had planned to call their/ /alienists, ,Dr. Austin Flint, Dr. Raymond Kieb. superintendent of Matteawan, and two or three others. Their testimony was expected to end the evidence for the state. RebuttaI evidence for Thaw will follow.
 The greater part of the forenoon session of court was taken up by the reading of testimony given by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in a habeas corpus pro- ceeding at White Plains.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
WANTS STEAMERS CONDEMNED
Carson Asks Action Against Norwegian
 and Swedish Vessels.

London, July 12, 3:3s p. m.-On be- half of the crown the attorney gen eral. Sir Edward Carson, today asked the prize court to condemn the Nor- wegian steamers Alfred Nobel, Kim, Bjornstierne-J J jornson and the Swed- ish steamer Fridland, which have been detained for some time by the British authorities. The attorney general asserted that these vessels had been carrying absolute and conditional contraband from American intended for German consumption.
 In opening the case Sir Edward said thirty-eight other vessels with similar cargoes had been captured. Copen- hagen, he declared, had virtually been turned into a depot for feeding Ger man troops. The 'cargoes in question consisted for the n2pst part of farm products, meat from the great Amer ican packing houses and lard, which is used extensively in Germany in place of butter. There were many cases of products used in the manu- fracture of German sausage. Alto- gether, no less than 23,274,5 ,580 pounds of meat and meat products was in- cluded in the cargoes. On the Kim and F'ridland were quantities of rub Der, listed as gum.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
OROZCO'S BOND OF
 s7,5OO FORFEITED
Mexican General Not In Court to Am
 swer Charges of Violating U. X $. Neutrality Laws.

Ell Paso Tex, July 12.-General Pascual Orozco, who on July ? eluded federal and civil officers who held him under surveillance, failed today to appear in federal court to answer charges of conspiracy to violate Unit ed States neutrality laws. His bond of $7,500 was declared forfeited.
 Gen. Marcelo Caraveo, Jose Zozaya and Frank and Ike Alderete, also Mexican military adherents, who are held on similar changes, waived pre- liminary hearing and were held under reduced bond to the federal grand jury.
 Action by the federal grand jury is not expected before October fourth next
 N. The neutrality cases grew out of the arrest of General Victoriano Hu- erta, former president of Mexico, in connection with alleged attempts to start new revolution in Mexico.
 Gen. Caraveo was placed under $2,- 500 bond and for the three other de- fendants bail was fixed at $4,OO0 each New bonds were furnished by F. Ar mendariz and Beniguo Aldarete and their cases likewise were deferred for action by the grand jury.
 The agreement to waive prelimin- ary hearing was reached at a confer ence attended by Commissioner Oli- yer R. D. Crawford, assistant United States district attorney and counsel for the defendants
 Huerta, who originally was the principal defendant in the Ell Paso cases and later was included in the San Antonio charges was not required to appear today, having previously waived preliminary hearing and be- ing under guard of United States deputy marshals in default of s15,- 900 bond.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
THREE PLEAS IN ABATEMENT
Filed By Gustav stahl in Lusitania
 Case. a

New York, July 12.--Gustav Stahl, the German reservist. who sWore that he saw four guns mounted aboard the Lusitania the day before she sailed on her last voyage, withdrew today his plea of not guilty to the indict- ment charging him with perjury and substituted three pleas in abatement. Argument on the pleas will be heard at a later date.
 The alleged illegal presence of stenographer in the grand jury room when he testified; the failure of the government to swear an interpreter as such, but only as a witness, and question as to the property qualified tions of one of the grand jury men were the technical points embraced in the new pleas.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
GOES INTO CAMP.
First Battalion of Second Connecticut .-S Infantry at East Haven

East Haven, July 12.-The First Battalion of the Second Connecticut Infantry, made up of Companies A of Waterbury, B, c and D with First Separate Co.,, from New Haven, went into camp at the state range here to- day for six days of camp work. Major E. l.. .Isbell of the Second Infantry is in charge and Captain William F. AL corn is in charge of the rifle instruc- tion of the militiamen.
 Next week the Second Battalion un der command of Major Hill will be in camp.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
GARMENT WORKERS STRIKE.
10000 Pants Makers in New Yorl

10000 Pants Makers in New York
 New York, July 12.--A garment workers strike, the first for several years, began here today, wnen 10000 pants makers left their shops. The principal demands of the strikers are for sanitary shop recognition of the union and an increase in wages.
 A meeting of delegates of the Amal- yamated Clothing Workers of Amer ica is in progress today to discuss the feasibility of calling out an additional 80,000 of the workers in the mems clothing industry belonging to unions affiliated with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
FORMER LOCAL MAN APPOINTED
Luke c. Meehan Chosen as Electrical
 Commissioners of Chicopee, Mass.

Luke c. Meehan, formerly of this city but now a resident of Chlcopee, Mass, has been appointed Electrical commissioner of that place to succeed Edward l.. Elmer, who has held the position for three years MT. Meehan is in business for himself at present.
 MT. Meehan is the son of MT. and Mrs. Luke Meehan of Garden street. He left this city about six years ago. Mayor Dunn of Chicopee, where city form of government is in vogue, had disagreement with the three of his commissioners and put them out of office. MT. Meehan was chosen to fill the vacancy left by Commissioner Elmer out of large number of appli- cants.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
SLADE'S TRIAL ADJOURNED. Judge Russell Still Indisposed to Hear
 Case.

New York, July 12.-Federal Judge William Fl. Hunt today adjourned un- til "Wednesday next the trial of David and Maxwell Slade, attorneys, and AL bert J. Mccullough, private detective. who are charged with conspiracy to obstruct justice, in connection with the breach of promise suit brought by Rae Tanzer against James W. Os- borne, former assistant district attor- ney of New York.
 Dr. F. l.. Taylor testified that Judge Gordon Russell who became ill last week while hearing the case was still indisposed and might not be able to resume his duties for month.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
City Henas

Our Shoe Sale will continue this week Besse-Leland Co.-advt.
 A meeting of the Swedish Temper ance Federation was held yesterday afternoon at the Bungalow. An ex- cellent musical program was carried cut and speeches were given by mem bers.
 The French Naturalization club held it's final meeting of the season last evening at it's club rooms on Church street. The club will re- sume it's sessions in September.
 New Shoes added to our $1 Shoe Sale every day. Besse-Leland Co., advt. aS
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
COLLEGES REMEMBERED.

Pittsfieid, Mass, July 12.-The sum of $500, 900 is left to Tufts col lege. s5O.OOO to the Lowell General hospital and $50,ooo to the House or Mercy, this city by the will of pr. Fred S. Pearson, Lusitania victim, late of Great Burlington, this state and London, England, filed for pro- bate here today. No bond has been filed showing the amount of Massa- chusetts property but it is under stood that pr. Pearson left an estate of about s50,000,000
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
BRITISH OFFICER ARRESTED.

Los Angeles, Cal, July 12.-Ken- meth Croft, who claims to be a lieu tenant in the British mounted infan- try, was under arrest here today on charge of recruiting soldiers for the British army. He will be taken to San Francisco to plead to an indict- ment returned against him there July T. Other arrests are expected in con- nection with the governments inves- tigation here of alleged neutrality vio- lations.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
rRANKLIN MOORE DEAD.

St. Clair, Mich, July 12.-Franklin Moore, wealthy manufactures, news paper publisher and politician, died at his home here today arter long illness. He was seventy years old. MT. Moore published the St. Clair Re- publican seventeen years and served two terms in the state legislature.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Henry Norton.

At 2 o'clock this afternoon the fun- eral of Henry Norton, who died late Saturday at his home at A Glen street, was held from his late resi- dence.~5 Rev. Elmer T. Thienes off ciated and interrnent was in Fairview cemetery.
 Mr. Norton was born in Westfield sixty-two years ago and was in the building business. He leaves his wife, one son, Willis. and three broth CTS, Louis of New Hampshire George of Litchfield and Richard of New Ha- ven.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
RACING ACT NO LAW.

Little Rock, Ark, July 12.-Finally disposing of the questions at issue in the Sawyer racing bill, the su- preme court today declared the act passed by the legislature, which would have permitted racing under a state commission and pari mutue1 betting in connection herewith, not law The Supreme court upheld the deci- sion of the circuit court which ruled that Gov. G. w. Hayes, had vetoed the bill.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
nrExIcANs KIpNAP AME7

El Paso, Tex, July 12.~1f ported to federal authorities that Castillo BadiIla. an Ameri zen had been Kidnapped by ] and was being held a prisoncI where in Juarez. An iuvez| was started at once. Three 2 and two Americans in an au are said to have appeared q las farm near the internatio| Friday night. handcuffed hi forcing him into the car, card into Mexico. Padflia is an who has lived on his far1| years.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Miss Mildred Cunningham.

The funeral of Miss Mildred Cum ningham of Fremont street was held this morning at g o'clock from St. Mary's church, Rev. John E. Fay off, ciating. The pail bearers were Thon1- as and Martin Welch, Edward Eger- ton, William Seraphan, Thomas Teen ey and Patrick Leahey. The flower bearers were Joseph Cunningham and Francis Leahey. Interment was in St. Mary's new cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
REFUSED NEW TRIAL.

St. Louis, July 12.-The contestants DDf the $16,0oo,ooo will of the late James Campbell, traction magnate, were refused a new trial of the case in the circuit court here today. The slit, in which several nieces and (nephews of Mr. Campbell tried to break his will by charges that Lois )Campbell; (now Mrs. Elsie Burkham) was not his child and that he was un- lduly influenced, recently was won by tfl4 defendants, Mrs Burkham and
 Mrs; Florence Campbell widow of the flnancier
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Mrs. Jane Mitchell.

"A resident of this city since 1871, Mrs. Jane Mitchell, widow of the late Reuben Mitchell, one of the best known elderly women in this city, passed away yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. A. Blake of 60 High street. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock from her daughters home and Rev. Harry l. Bodley pastor of St. Marks church will off1ciate. In torment will be in Fairview cemetery
 Mrs. Mitchell was eighty-five years, five months and five days and was born in Loughborough, Leicester county, England but came to this coun- try to live many years ago. She was one of the oldest members of the South Congregational church.
 Mrs. Mitchell is survived by three sons and three daughters, seventeen grandchildren and ten great-grand- children; a brother, Austin Cowlam of New Britain; a sister, Mrs Fred- erick Wright of Lynn, Mass. Her children are T. w. Mitchell of New Britain, Joseph R. Mitchell of Pitts field, Mass, Mrs. J. A. Blake of Hlsn street, this city, Mrs Joseph Caunt of Pasadena, Cal, Mrs. James Caunt of Lynn, Mass, Reuben Mitchell of Lynn, Mass. The grandchildren are pr. Charles R. Mitchell of Paterson, N. J., Mrs. F. w. Brodie of Hartford. Lieutenant Ralph J. Mitchell of the United States Navy, Mrs. Oliver Mill Ter of Burlington, Iowa, Theresa Cuth- bert of Fort Madison, Iowa. May Ral- ston of Newark, N. J., Eva Robinson of Schenectady. N. Y, Gladys Madden of Pittsfield, Mass, Irving Mitchell of Pittsfield. Mass, Jean Blake Hart of New Britain, Allison Blake Sibley of Niles, O., Russell Foulds of Lynn Mass, eMiss Gertrude Caunt, Miss Vii vian Caunt, Stanley Caunt, all of Pasa- dena, Cal, Miss Marjorie Mitchell and Miss Elizabeth Mitchell of Lynn, Mass.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
POLICEMEN SUSPENDED.

Officers Charles F. Johnson and George W. Mofitt were suspended to- day by Chief Rawlings for failing to register their proper rings from the signal boxes Neither has ever been under suspension before. It is alleged that the tape at headquarters shows that the two men failed to send in the proper number of signals while on duty last night.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
NO SAFETY BOARD MEETING.

There will be no meeting of the safety board tomorrow afternoon as scheduled on account of several of the mmissioners being unable to be present. Accordingly the time has been changed to Thursday evening at < o'clock when all scheduled business will be taken.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Infelic,tous aAds.v
(From varieties. }

The sites selected for the pe recruiting advertising in EnaI' not always felicitous. For \ on the front of Young H Christian association building appears one reading: More 2 Needed" Adorning an epilep! pital another one announce Every Fit Man Is Needed of coffin in the window of dertaker's establishment. ti1A flee appeals to young nien 6 In"
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Edward Linn.

Edward Linn, ffty-one years old, and resident of 77 William street, died yesterday morning. He was a we'll known German citizen and Is survived by his wife, four daughters and two sons, Bertha, Minnie, Tillie and Emma and William and Fred.
 The funeral was held at 3:15 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. A. c. Theodore Steege, pastor of St. Mathews Ger man church, officiating. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
McMILLAN's BIG OUTING.

On Wednesday afternoon of this week McMillan's clerks will hold their annual outing at Lake Compounce and a special car will leave the center at 12:10 o'clock. The committee in charge has arranged a good program of sports and a big time is anticipated
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
SPAIN ORDERS sUBsfAl
Contract Closed Here for
 Ton Craft.

Quincy, Mass. July 12.-A for a 750 ton subnarine
 Spanish navy was closed todd Fore River Shipbuilding cor| Construction will be begun st
 The submarine will have 2 eighteen knots on the surf4 eleven knots submerged. Shs equipped with directive torpe| and rapid fire guns end will pond to the M type of submaf| building for the United Stated
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
FIRE ON LIBERTY STREET.

Thes fire department was called out at o'clock this afternoon by an alarm rom box 115 at the corner of West Main and Lincoln streets. The fire was in William Sanderson's house on Liberty street. Some meat in the oven was burning, causing n1ucn smoke and giving outside indications of 8 fire.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
STEAMERS WARNED
 &0F BOMBS ABOARD
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stock for the enemies of Germany just as ships laden with guns and ammun- ition to slaughter Germans are al- most daily leaving New Y York. There fore, this city furnishes promising field for the work that lies before me I may succeed in blowing up but one British ship leaving this port may succeed in destroying ten-but l am going to carry out this work and whatever I achieve will be satisfac- tory to me. And then I will be ready for Morgan. And after I get through with Morgan, I will be ready to share my pals fate; I consider it glorious fate"
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
MINERS, STRIKE ENDS.

Joplin, Mo, July 12.A strike of nearly 5000 lead and zinc miners which began here two weeks ago end d today when every mine in the dis trict resumed operations. There was nc settlement. The men went back to thB mines and asked for their places at the Sold wage scale. The miners have not asked recognition for their newly formAa nriens
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
EpwARp HEMMrNc su1.

New Haven, July 12.-Hd d3 Hemming, secretary of the H Brothers company, connmitted by hanging at the factory Of q pany during the night. Tf was found today. Despondez to i'll health is given as the ga was thirty-two years old and ried.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
BOYS TO RETURN THURSDAY

The local Y. M. c. A. campers will return home on Thursday of tnis week. Tn boys left July 1 and reports re- ceived at the association from Boys Secretary E. w. Yergin state that things are progressing smoothly at the camp. Ralph V. Farrell is assisting MT. Yergin in looking after the boys.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
MISS JENNIE F. HILL
 DIES IN ELM CITY
Former New Britain Visiting Nurse Succulnbs To Long Illness-Fun-
 elal Held Tomorrow.

Word was received here this morn ing that Miss Jennie F. Hill, formerly of this city, had just passed away at New Haven hospital where she had been undergoing treatment for mal- ignant disease for long time. The funeral was held this afternoon in New Haven. Before her death Miss Hill expressed wish that her body be cremated.
 In this city Miss Hill was we'll known and had a large circle of friends. For several years she was in charge of the Visiting Nurses as- sociation where she did, excellent work. She resigned several months ago because of poor health.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Miss Margaret Hayes.

Miss Margaret Hayes of TIT Bur ritt street died this morning after an illness of year. She was thirty two years Of age and is survived by her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J John Hayes, and one brother, James Hayes. The funeral will be held Wednesday morn ing at o'clock from St. Mary's church.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Card of Thanks.

Mrs Mary Cunningham and family desire to take this means 0f thanking relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy and floral tributes sent to them during the illness and death of their beloved daughter, Mildred Cum ningham.
 MRS. CUNNINGHAM
 VI AND FAMILY.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Bridges and Railway Tracks Washed
 Out in Missouri and Kansas.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 12.--A heavy rain and electrical storm in western Missouri and eastern Kansas early today caused the deaths of two per- sons, washed out bridges and railway tracks and interrupted train service.
 Chillicothe, Mo-, reported cloud burst, seven inches of rain falling in < three hours. Near Concordia two men were killed by lightning
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
AFTER c. 0. P. CONVENTION.

New York, July 12.--Boise Penrose United States senator from Pennsyl- vania, came to New York today to confer with Charles D. Hilles, repub- lican national chairman, concerning the prospects of Philadelphia as the place for holding the republican na- tional convention next year. They were to discuss the matter tonight.
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
HIT BY AUTO: RIBS BROKEN

Edward S. Alvey, the soda water bottler, was badly injured near the Ellis street baseball diamond yes terday when an unknown automobilist Jumped into his team and knocked him to the ground. MT. Avery's ribs were fractured by the fall. The police arc Investigating. te
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
SULTAN REPORTED DEAD.

Paris July 12, 4.25 p. m.--La Liber- te says that the Idea Nazional of Rome, has received the following note vised by the censor: News from Athens and Sofia advises us that the Sultan has been dead for several days and that the Young Turks are hiding the news, fearing political complica- stions.''
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
Inviting.
tFron sIre6,

Fastbuoy-I was up to see N ite last night and when she looking I kissed her.
 Slink--Did she get angry
 Fastbuoy--No. she jusf ref look at me the rest of the eve1
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
BIG RAID IN BRIDGEPORT.
Twenty mine Arrests Made for Viola
 tions of Liquor Laws.

tions of Liquor Laws. j, Bridgeport, July 12.-Eleven places were raided and twenty-nine persons were arrested here yesterday as the result of a liquor raid made by a. force Of local and state policemen. The raid commenced at 11:30 clock and it was not until two hours later that quiet was restored.
 The places were both licensed places and clubs. The state police had been shadowing the clubs for several weeks because of the many complaints received. Five auto trucks were used in carting away the .booze.'
 STORM KILLS TWO Y
New Britain herald., 1915-07-12
CAPTURED.

Brownsville, Texas, July 12.-Gen. Luis Caballero. at Monterey today tel egraphed to Matamoros that Aguas- calientes fell into the hands of Gener- al obregon's, Carranza forces on Sun day.