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New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

VILLAGE 0F VAUX
 TAKEN BY TEUT0NS
Night Attack Gains SeCtion-
 Official Statements

Paris, April 1, noon.-German for ces delivered two heavy attacks last night in the Verdun region east of the Mouse. The war office announced this afternoon that one attack gained the Germans 8 footing in the village of vaux The other attack was re- pulsed.
 West of the River there was a vio- lent bombardment in the region of Malancourt.
 The text of the communication fol- lows:
 North of the River Aisne. there has been considerable activity on the part of the opposing artillery forces.
 'In the Argonne district we have directed a destructive fire on tho highways and railroad lines of the enemy
 West of the Mouse there has been an internittent bombardment in the region of Malancourt.
 East of the Mouse the bonn bard ment became exceedingly violent yesterday evening and last night along the sector between the wood to the, south of Haudremont and the region of Vaux. Against this latter point the Germans delivered two sudden at tacks in which large numbers of men took part. The first was checked by our curtain of fire.
 During the course of the second attack the enemy, after very spirited fight, was able to secure a footing in . the western part of the village of Vaux, occupied by our forces"
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
WITH THE INVALIDS.
Number of Patients Leave New Brit ain Hospital Today

Elmer Thomas of 7s Black Rock avenue is in a critical condition at the New Britain General Hospital. He recently underwent an operation for appendicitis after which peritonitis set in.
 Steve McNamara, an eXpressman in- jured early in the week when troll Icy car collided with his wagon on East Main street, left the hospital today.
 Carl Groth of 112 Austin street has left the hospital after an operation.
 Derner Aronson of Hartford has left the hospital recovered from a re- cent operation.
 Alice J. Johnson Of 40 Pearl court has recovered from her recent opera tiOn and left the hospital today
 Margaret Anderson of 51 Hartford avenue was operated on for appendi- citis last night. She Is resting com- fortably today.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
LAST PERFORMANCES
 OF CHILD ACTRESS
Five -Year-Old Ruth Spisscll Closes at Iycelm Tonight-TcsS of the
 storm Country Next Week.

Tonight is the last chance theater- goers of New Britain will get to see the wonderful child actress at the Lyceum, five-year-old Ruth Spissell who has made such a wonderful hit in Edward Peple's delightful play, The Prince Chap" Miss Spissell all though a mere slip of a tot, unable as vet to read or write, has mastered her part and goes through the long lines and speeches without miss. By all who have seen her she is de- scribed as one of the best child actresses on the American stage She plays in the first act and depicts the character of Claudia the little waif of London's Latin Quarter adopted by an American artist. Alfred Cross plays the Artist.
 Nor does little Ruth Spissell share all the honors that go to childhoods S acting genius. There is another little girl in the play. three years her senior. Miss Doris Eaton plays two acts, the second and third, and throughout her crtiro performance displays those rare gifts that presage greater work for her in tho future. So New Britain is getting a chance to see two prodigies in one play.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
TROLLEY EMPLO'
 TIE UP $
No Cars Leave Barns in| Mass.-T'rOublc Over
 charged Membe1

Woburn, Mas, April II ley cars left the barns of
 State Street Railway in th none came into N?oburn fl ing places during the earl day. About eighty condI motorIneE were involved ting into effect of a strike burn division resulting fri fusal of the Ray state corn| instate a former employe. CTS placed a few pickets points along the line, buy no indication early in tha whether the company vol to bring in strike breakerA the cars. The man about whom revoIves is John J. MartiLH tor and former president E carmen's union. AccordiN pany officials, he was dis8 failing to get a signal li leaders say that if the coz to restore it's service he
 strike breakers a sympat
 may be called on the entt# # system, employing 4,OOO
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN
Mutual Aid Asso. Re-EIects Officials
 For Fourth Consecutive Term.

The Mutual Aid Association of the Corbin Screw Division, held it's annual meeting and election of officers at Bardeck's hall last evening, there was a large attendance and the reports for the past year were read by the treas surer and financial secretary which were very satisfactory considering the association has only been formed three years.
 The following officers were elected for the ensuing term
 President. Frank Riley: vice presi dent. William O'Brien: treasurer, Lor en Bancroft; financial secretary. Ed ' ward Pratt; recording secretary, Fred D Watkins; auditors. O. N Ferry. Harry Bradbury, Charles Hyneck; di- cectors, George Griswold James oLeary, John Durn, A. Murphy and Adolph Johnson.
 Speeches were given by Frank Riley William O'Brien, Edward Pratt, John Dprh' Fred Murphy, Fred D. Watkins. aller the meeting there was a social
 me and refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES.
E. Allen Moore Succeeds Henry Wal ter As Director-BoyS Present Play.


 Only one change was made in the directorate of the Y. M. c. A. at the annual election held last night, F.. Allen Moore was chosen in place of Henry Walter, who declined to serve another term. The board is now com- prised of the following: Charles J. Parker, Robert N. Peck, Elford B. Eddy, H. c. M. Thomson, Charles F, Smith and MT. Moore.
 A large crowd attended the first performance of the play, '' Father, Ex-Officia," which was presented by the boys department this afternoon The members of the cast were well chosen and finished production was given. The play deals with the boy problem and proved very interesting. It will be repeated this evening at o'clock ... The final membership entertain ment of season will be held Tues. eve ming and will consent of a concert by the Y. M. c. A. orchestra, solos by Fred w. Latham and readings by Miss Jennie Swanson.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
PROHIBITION CAUCUS.
Drys Will Name Full Ticket at Jr.
 o. U. A. NJ. Hall Monday Night.

To make good their promise not to pass up the opportunity to have a hand in the game, despite the fact that there will be no license vote at the city election, the prohibitionists will caucus Monday night at Jr. Q. U. A. M. hall in Hungerford Court and will name candidates for all city offices including aldermen and coun- cilmen.
 According to Leonard Kurtz, chair man of the town committee, the pro- h1bitionists expect one of the largest and most enthusiastic caucuses ever held in the city. The party leaders have big hopes for the fall cam paign and are greatly encouraged by conspicious successes in the west The. .eaucps will be called at 8 o'clocks t :
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
City Mems

Always more for less. Besse-Le- land 's.-advt.
 The degree team of the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., will meet tomor- row morning at il o'clock at Elec- tric hall.
 A number of local anglers took advantage of the fine day and the opening of the traut season to don boots and with rod and reel hie to their favorite brooks, Among those who went out this morning were George l.. Damon, C. II. Mitchell, William Middlemass and Robert Fitz- gerald.
 Always more for less. Besse-Le- and's.-advt.
 Nine deaths were recorded aud five marriage licenses were issued during the past week at the town clerks office.
 The Working Girls club will hold a. regular meeting Monday night Miss Helene Taplin of New Haven, state secretary of the organization will speak on the convention to be leld here next month.
 Always more for less. Bessc-Le- land 's.-advt.
 Walter l.. Halliday of Black Rock avenue was able to be down today af- ter his illness with tonsiltis
 Up to 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. the selectmen and town clerk had made 110 voters, two of whom were women. The session will last to o'clock this evennig. The majority Of those made enrolled for the primaries. Monday will be last day to be made for those desiring to take part in Tuesdays primaries.
 The New Britain Real Estate S, Title Co., have transferred to William F. McEnroe the property at 72-7S West Main street. commonly known as Hicks block.
 Walter F. Ingham has sold to Lulu M. Staples land on Black Rock ave.
 The health department today re- corded thirteen new cases of measles, two of whooping cough and one of mumps.
 < The health department inspectors have begun work on the spring back yard inspection. While the depart ment realizes that people have had as yet little opportunity of cleaning their yards of winter refuse, it is expected that they will not neglect this duty now that the snow has melted.
 City Physician George w. Dunn has returned from trip to Boston
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
SCHILLER BROUGHT
 TO NEW YORK CITY
German StoWaWay on Mattopo to
 Return for Trial

New York, April 1.-Accompanied by detective, Ernest Schiller the German stowaway who, alone and un- aided, took possession of the British steamer Matoppo at sea last Wednes- day night arrived at police headquar- 1ers heretoday from Lewes, Del. Schiller was taken out to breakfast, after which he was questioned by the l office officials regarding the identity of the four men who he said were to have assisted him in his alleged plan to capture the steamer City of Sparta which is scheduled to sail late today for Vlodivstok. Statements by Schi1- Ter that the City of Sparta was to carry a large amount of money were denied by Captain J. Mckellar of the freighter. Captain Mcclellan sail he never heard of Schiller. As for those four German friends of his" added the captain, they must be mas querading as Chinamen, as I have nobody but coolies in. my crew.
 Philadelphia, April 1-Ernest Schil- fer, who forcibly took command of the British steamer Matouuo, on the high seas last Wednesday night, passed through Philadelphia early today in Costody of detectives who were taking him to New York He was removed from the jail at Lewes last night, the detectives claiming they had received information that d plot was oil foot 10 rescue him.
 British Vice Consul Ford. who went to Lewes yesterday but who arrived after Schiller had been taken away, stated that he was at a loss to ex- I local authorities, who agreed to let the man go. MT. Ford said he believes Schiller will have to be returned to Delaware for trial.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
CLAIMS COMMITTEE MEETING,

Judge William r. Mangan appear cd before the claims committee of the common council last evening in the interests of Mrs Edward Con- lin who seeks compensation for in juries sustained by falling on an dl- legged icy sidewalk on Franklin Square.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
EXPULSION OF FOSTER.

Boston, April 1-The Suffolk Coun- ty grand jury will be asked to con .sider the testimony taken at the leg 'islative hearing which recently re- suited in the expulsion of Harry C.. Foster, member of the house of representatives from Gloucester, for improper conduct according to an announcement today by Attorney General Atwil1.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
MECHANICS TO R

Groton, April 1.-ExpeH from the plant of theA Ship and Engine cqyhpaA for New York, where
 for Petrograd to worlr ol being built by the concern k sian government. ThereE half a dozen men in the will be at Petrograd abol&
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
STRIKE IN NEW LONDON.

New London, April 1.-Building operations are at a standstill here and in Groton today as the result of q strike of about 15Q members of the Building Laborers International Pro- tective Union of America. Among the larger contracts affected are the Mohican Hotel addition. the ship and engine company's foundry and the Griswold Hotel addition. The labor
 CTS demand s3 day instead of S2.50.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The official try-outS for the tennis team will begin next week Wednes- day. The management has secured the privilege of using the gymnasium for indoor practice Wednesdays and Fridays after school. The tennis team was formed at the High school two years ago and has been very successful, although it got away to a bad start the first season.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
X B. FILES CERTTFICATE

.,., Humason & Beckley Manufac-
 company has filed with the sec
 y state a preliminary certifi- sa.e or Resolution The certificate is ssneo by ySCharles r. Smith. George M. Landers, Frank J. Wachter, Joseph E q. Lamb, A%sW. Kempton. S. "A. eearle and A. C.. Kimban. This con cern has been alsorbed by the Ian ders, Frary & C1ar'k company.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
DOuoIas C. Leonard.

Douglas Clayton Leonard, the 2 years and months-old- son of MT. and Mrs. Herbert Leonard of S7 Huyshope avenue, Hartford, died yesterday aft ernoon. The funeral will be held to- morrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from 22S Arch street this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
FIRST TRIP OF sEasON

Hartford, April 1.-The Connecti- cut river was at the seventeen foot mark at noon today and was expected 10 reach twenty feet by night. The current is filled with broken ice from aoove this city. The steamer Hart Lord will leave New York this after n0on for the first trip of the season.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
F. F. Scripture.

r. E. Scripture, formerly resident of this city where he had many friends, died today in New York, aged 75 years. He was a brother of the late Mrs Comfort R. Bailey and an uncle of Mrs L. o. Lusk of Cedar street The funeral will be held Mon- day and. interment will be in Fair view cemetery, this city, on the ar rival of. the noon train from New York
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
sHovELERs QJ

Springfield, Mass, Ap1
 ing operations and otl1 depending on the work was crippled today by q shovelers. The business men declares 2,000 are ol| make increased wage de1l
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

will be more than pleased present them to the peopl them judge, and not try al public that it is so just ' thinks it is"
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
CHINESE LOAN.

New York, April 1-The loan to be placed in this country by the Chinese government probably will amount to $5,0000o0 and the proceeds will be used in the purchase here of sup plies it was understood in. bankir g circles today.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
NJTRATES FROM AIR.

Washington. April 1.--Plans for a government hydro electric plant to take nitrates from the air was dis Cussed at a conference today between Secretary Baker, General CrOzicr, chief or ordnance and Senator Shields, author of the water power bill.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
REApPOINTS DOG WARDEN.

Chief W. J. Rawlings this afternoon reapponted Supernumerary Officer John Coffey as dog warden for the en- suing year. Officer Coffey has held the position of dog warden ever since the law providing for slch an officer went into effect
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
BISHOP DEAD.

St. Louis Mo, April 1.-Bishop Naphtali Luccock of the Methodist Episcopal church, died today at La Crosse, Wis, according to a private telegram received here.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
GARD TEAMS TO MEET.

Another round in the card tourna- ment of the Y. M. T. A. & B. so- ciety and Daly council, K. of C., will be played this evening in the former society hall, At the close of the games the teams will be entertained and refreshments will be served.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
OLD HIGH SCHOOL
 : ;, ATHLETE PASSES
Funeral Of Alvin C. TapHn Will be
 Held Monday Afternoon

1 Alvin c. Taplin, a few years ago i one of the foremost athletes at the l New Britain High school, died last l night at tho home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. C. A. Taphn of 45 Walnut street. Mir. Taplin had been i'll for 1 over a year and his death was not un- 1 expected. The funeral will be held from his late home at o'clock Mon day afternoon. Rev. pr. George w. C.. Hill, pastor of the South church, will oficiate and interment will be in For estvile, MT. Tapln's birthplace. Prominent in Athletics. MT. Taplin was graduated from the New Britain High school in 1906 and k while a student there was one of its foremost athletes. He played on three championship football teams and was a star baseball player explaining the school nine in his senior year While at High school he was one of the fore most members of the old Theta Sigma fraternity.
 Experienced Auto Racer.
 After leaving High school MT Tap lin entered the employ of the now de- funct Corbin Motor Vehicle corpora ton and became an engine expert. He took part in many famous races, hill climbing contests and endurance runs throughout the country and was the mechanician for Albert Masonville, another local young man who became one of the best race drivers employed by the local concern.
 On September 4, 1913, MT. Taplin ma rried Miss Ida Ryan, former Hign school classmate and the couple made their home at Newcastle, Pa, where MT. Taplin conducted garage,
 1a1 Io impossible for him to continue. He was 8 member of the New Britain lodge of Fll<s and had wide circle of friends. MT. Taplin was always young man of optimistic temperament and even during his fatal illness maln- tained an outward appearance of ge- niality and good nature that was a source of pleasure to his friends and relatives.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
CURTIS DIARIES MAYOR ID SHOW RECORDS
Continued From First Page)

the case and you produce there rec ords. I will publicly make announce ment that I was mistaken. l hope, if you have, and can produce such evidence that in justice to yourself and myself, you will do so at once
 poSpootfnII,
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
1 pVVNI IIEISs
 O. F. CURTIS,

O. F. CURI1S,
 The above offer of retraction of any statement made by Councilman Curtis that he erred in making, is in keeping with what he has uttered throughout his talks during the week. He has put it up to Quigley in pup lie that he would act the part or the man and retract if he was wrong, but other than criticizing him rom his building inspector manager cam paign car" he has not tried to makc the councilman take back water.
 Pelton Makes Denial.
 Patrick F. King who is in charge of the campaign in the interests Of E. w.. Pelton the probable nominees. of the democrats in talk with Herald man this afternoon, denounced the state ments made by Mayor Quigley yester- day, where he inferred that MT. Pel- ton and MT Curtis were in league 'o defeat him.
 MT King gives the Herald the 1ol- lowing statement: There is Il" louno- ation for such statement, ana we De- 1ieve that the mayor knows they are pot true If was made Tor ponucal offect only Mir Pelton is still busy .oelxine the nomination for the dem ocratir candidate for mayor. In no ntterance since he has began his work will MT Quigey or anyone else find that he has. and in the event of his success in securing that nomination it is his intention of conducting clean campaign"
 MT. Pelton is willing to leave the matter up to the voters. MT. Quigley knows from experience that MT. Pel- ton fights in the open and the people of this city have been treated to too many unpleasant incidents already, based on suspicious other than on facts. If MT. Quigley has any facts to back up his suspicious, MT. Pelton
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01

WANTED-By young man. who speaks Polish and American, posi- ton in grocery or shoe store. Ad- dress Clerk, Box 12, Herald
 Al l-3dx
New Britain herald., 1916-04-01
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

TO RENT-Tenement of five rooms
 corner Maple and Ash, modern inn provemcnts. Inquire A. Rapp, 29S So. Main St 4-1-as1x
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-22


corners Of the stall The attendant
came up with tears in his eyes.
He won't take it and 1 can't do it,
Mr.. Ladd," he said. i've cared for
that elephant II years and he's never
tried to harm me except when he's
mad"
Miss Holt wants to buy him, said
the manager.
Miss Holt had an inspiration. "See
here, she said. of you'll sell me Ra-
jah for $4,000 T1-Pu hire Mr.
Graves to take care Of him as long
as he lives"
The queer bargain was struck and
a week later Graves led Rajah tri-
umphantly to the new stall which
had been knocked together for him
on Miss Hollis property. At first the
sight Of the elephant was a nine
days wonder. People flocked from
the neighborhood to see the intracta-
bic brute subdued by Miss Holt with
her pound cake. Proposals were
made to charge an admittance fee,
to teach him to ploY, but Miss Holt
turned them down.
Hes going to live out his days in
peace and quiet" she said.
Out of captivity Rajah thrived. His
appetite, which Miss Holt had not
taken into consideration, also thirty
ed. It cost twelve dollars a week
in hay to keep his huge body in work
ing order.
Little Miss Holt, without another
friend in the world, adored her pet.
But times we're hard. The payment
of the mortgage interest fell. due.
There was the feeding and Graves |
wage. And after Six months she
came to the conclusion that she had |
attempted what was financially i'm
possible.
Added to that, after a brief spell of /
quiet, Rajah's temper had become /
more uncertain than ever He had /
- Fo o1,ofna1 for ho fIwooAovoI :, i
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-06-22

the eye.
eff I can't keep him Pn-Pn have
him put out Of his misery" she sob
bed. Poor thing-is' it any wonder
after all he's gone through in life?"
Before the decision was made Ra-
iah developed one Of his worst at
tacks. Miss Holt and Graves were
outside the stall together; Graves
went in with a bundle of hay, and
Rajah, watching till he was within
range, swung his trunk like a fail
and knocked him senseless.
In an instant the great beast had
lunged ferOciously, the cUrving tusks
entering the stable wall one on either
side of the unconscious man. And
Rajah, pinned there, squealed and
swung his trunk fuEiously, striving to
eXtricate himself.
Forgetful of everything but
Graves danger, little Miss Holt ran
into the stall
"Rajah! Rajah~ she cried. AREN'T
you ashamed Of yourself, you naUgh-
ty boy?"
Perhaps above all the surging me-
moFies in Rajah's head, memories Of
Indian pomp when he carried his
dead master in state, memories Of
Dublin and Hamburg, there came
into his brain the recollection Of the
one person who had loved him with
disinterested kindness. Rajah freed
himself and stood looking at little,
diminutive Miss Holt. Then he rais-
ed his trunk and squealed.
It was a pitiful squeal, the last ap-
peal Of inarticulate beast to its hui
man master. It seemed to ask why
this captivity had come upon him,
who had once roamed proudly
through the Indian forests. Then a
SILVER ran through the big frame,
and, carefully measuring the dis
lance away from Miss Holt and the
DrOgtrate man. Rajah fell over
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-11-30
GEM THEFT ADMITTED
BY TRUSTED EMpLOYE
Guardian of Trust Company
Vaults Confesses He Took
Hartman Jewels.

New York. Nov. 27.--Behind the $780,
600 Hartman jewel robbery brought to
solution yesterday by police investiga-
ton lies a story OF a middle aged and
trusted employe who succumbed to
temptation. d ding to his confession,
while struggling to meet the cost Of
living In a fashionable suburb too ex-
pensive for his means. AS a result,
he is under arrest charged with grand
lsrceny. together with his brother. who
Is held on a similar charge. accused OF
having disposed OF part of the pro-
ceeds Of the robbery. K.
Arthur p. Daggett. AZ years old and
married. who was guardian of the trust
company yallt where Mrs. II. H.. Har-
riman, widow Of the railroad capitalist.
Kept her jewelry. found them one day
on h floor of the safe deposit, he told
Police Inspector Faurot.
Daggett's brother, Orville, As years
old. is accused Of having disposed Of a
$4,000 ruby. part OF the stolen jewelry.
1t was purchased, according to the
police, by an optician for $3.50 from a
man to whom Orville is asserted to
nave disposed OF st. The ruby was
thereafter several times sold until its
value furnished a clue which led to the
apprehension of the Daggett brothers.
Under arrest alss is a jeweler. charged
with receiving stolen property. He Is
said to have advanced $500 as "a loan"
on $4,000 worth Of gems. The miss
ing valuables have been located.