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New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
MINISTER REPORTS
 ATTACK TO CONSUL Soldiers Who Assaulted American Clergyman Dismissed By Court REV. TAPPERT PERSECUTED
Threatened With Tar and Feathers If
 He Did Not Ecavc Town in Forty Days For Remarks on Belgian Out
l'a,gcS.

Berlin, Ont, March 9.-Sentence was suspended yesterday on the two soldiers who, With others, recently broke into the home of the Rev. R. c. Tappert, pastor of St. Matthew S Lutheran church, and dragged him to the street. MT. Tappert says he is an American citizen, and protest against his treatment at the hands of the sol diers has been filed by the American consul at Hamilton.
 The two soldiers, Sergeant M jor Blood and Private Sam Schaefer, ad- mitted that the minister's story was substantially true, and the former sought to justify their actions by say ing MT. Tappert had shown by his ut terances he was an enemy to the Brit ish empire.
 The crown attorney was not pres ent when the two men were brought before a magistrate for sentence. In releasing them on suspended sentence the court said he assumed he was do- ing so with the consent of the crown.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Never Caused OHcnsc

New York March 9.-Information that the Rev. R. c. Tappert had ar rived at Buffalo, with his family, was received today by his brother, the Rev. G. H. Tappert, of this city. K. c. Tappert was formerly pastor or churches in this city and vicinity and in Meriden, Conn, and Soutnington, Conn. He went to Berlin, Ont, three years ago.
 His brother said that the Berlin pastor had never during his residence in Canada caused offense by express sion or implication of pro-German sentiments, but his trouble there be- gan a year ago when a statement re- garding alleged Belgian atroclt'es Was attributed to him.
 "Mv brother WIS asked by a member of his congregation whether some fea- tures of the Berlin charges were true, and simply replied that he doubted the truth of some of them at least, said pr. Tappert 'F'rom that time on the nersecutions have never ceased lie added that R. c. Tapperts daughter had been denounced as an 'Amerlcdh ,arosite" after she decllned to coll tribute to a fund for war purposes ana that the Berlin pastors boys had been invited to swear allegiance to the British flag but had declined as they were Americans.
 Tar and Feathers Threatened.
 In February, G. H .Tappert sad, his brother received a warning slSheu bv "Fhe Berlin boys.' composed or a battalion at the barracks there that if he did not leave the city Tn forty days he would be tarred and feath- cred. Then he resigned.
 "Seventy of the battalion members called at the parsonage at midnight on Sunday and called to him to come out" said G. H. Tappert. He de- clined. whereupon the front door or the parsonage was broken down and the nlace invaded. When my brother confronted the intruders, they seized him and draggd him outside, refusing his wife permission to give him Rat or overcoat
 "For some time the soldiers marched my brother up and down King street, hitting and slapping him. Then they took him to the rear or the barracks and ordered him to sing the Enclish national hymn.
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New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
PRIMARIES APRIL 4.
Republican Town Committee to Maiu- tam Headquarters in Natl. Bank Bldg.

me republican town committea got .ose'hef last night at Room 41O in the N"tlonal bank building ard decided to iholo Che primaries April f. This is week pefore the election, which will be held tuesday, April II. The date of the ward primaries is still to be decid- ed. It has been arranged to use Room 4l0 as republican headquarters and beginning next week it will be open each evening. One member of the committee will be present each night to answer questions that may arise.
 Petitions for the primaries must be in the hands of the committee at least five days before April i and in order to have the petitions and the names of the signers checked by the registrars and ready for the city clerk none will be accepted later @han 7;3O O clock Thursday evening, March 50.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Spanning MattSOn.

Svanning Mattson, S3 years of age, died at the New Britain General hos pital last evening of a shock which he suffered at his daughters home several days ago. MT. Mattson was a native of Sweden and came to this city about fifteen years ago.
 MT. Mattson leaves five children: Fred Swanson, of California;; Oscar Swanson, Mrs. Tina Anderson, Mrs. Andrew Sjoberg and Mrs. William Pieffer, all of this city. He was a member of the Swedish Bethany church.
 Funeral arrangements will be an- nounced later.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
LOCAL BOYS IN TEXAS.

Stationed in Texas in the vicinity of the trouble zone are at least three New Britain soldiers. Timothy cos grove. son of Police Officer and Mrs. Michael J. CosgroNe, is at Laredo Texas, with Go. C, 9th Infantry. John Robertson states that his son is a member of the Sth Cavalry, sta- toned at El Paso, Texas, and Samuel Clark. of Greenwood street states that his son is a sergeant in Co. l. aoth Infantry, located at 11l Paso. Sergeant Clark has an excellent war record and holds the distinction of being the best shot in the United States army in the southwest.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Methodist Brotherhood Held Ahi'''"'
 Meeting and Elected Officers.

The regular monthly and annual ,,,eatinc of the Methodist Brotherhood was held last evening at Trlnaty Methodist church. The reports of the officers for the past year were read showing the activities and progress or the Brotherhood, and ofhcers TOT the coming year were elected SS loiio"S'
 President-Harry Reynolds
 First Vice President-GeOrge w. Pittsinger.
 second Vice President--E. F. Neu- mann.
 Third Vice President-George K Macauley.
 Fourth Vice President-Harmon E. Johnson.
 Secretary-Emile J. Rondeau.
 Treasurer-I4ouiS A. OlderShaW.
 Chaplain-MOrgan MOrganS.
 Plans for the annual banquet to Oe held in April were discussed.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Events Tonight

"A Pair of Sizes, Lyceum theater. High class photo plays, FoXs the ater.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures. keeney's theater.
 New Britain Turner society, meets in Turner hall
 Lexington lodge. I O. Q r.. meets in Jr. o. l.. A. NJ. hall
 Landers camp, M. ". of A.. meets at 34 Church street
 Emmett club meets at 321 1-2 Main street.
 Sir Francis Drake lodge, $. of st G., meets at 59 Arch street.
 Court Friendly, F. of A, meets at 321 1-2 Main street.
 Journeymen Barbers' Union meets at 34 Church street.
 Washington camp, P. Q. <. of l.. meets in G. A. R. hall in Eagles hall.
 Native eggs, 33c. Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
,rican answered, "but I have some of Jim left here, scattered in the street,
 Dead Bandits StreW Street.


 The American pointed to the street intersection, where half dozen dead bandit raiders lay in the pale light of dawn. The quick flash of a few pis- tol shots were visible and disclosed dying forms in the street. Villa ap- parently left when Col. SlOcum's troops began pressing the snipers tow ard the south.
 Villas buglers began sounding the retreat shortly before o'clock. The town was cleared of them by 6:3O and the remaining people of Colum- bus began to take account of casual ties and losses. Walter Walker, who was shot at the Central Hotel with the proprietor w. T. Ritchie, was del- egate to the New Mexico state Conven- ton of Sunday schools. His body was burned in the ruins of the hotel.
 Mrs. Rachel Walker, also dele- gate to the convention from Playas' N. M., was saved by Jolly Garner ana his partner, Ben Aguire, United States customs border riders, who tied sheetS to her arms and lowered her from window.
 Butchers Deaf to Woman's Plea.
 Walker was taken from the arms of his wife by. one of tho bandits who in vaded the hotel. Despite her cries and appeals for mercy, the bandit told her he wanted her husband to go down stairs and shake hands with his cap- tain. A moment later Mrs. Walker heard the shots that killed her hus- band and the hotel proprietor.
 Shortly afterward oil was thrown on the building and a match applied. AS the flames spread Garner nd Aguire reached Mrs Walkers room, rescued her and escaped safely.
 A bandit also invaded the Hoover hotel and shots flew through the halls. Through out the raid the proprietor, w. c. Hoover, and his wife and two children, who were on the ground floor, escaped the bandits unnoticed.
 Troopers Over the Border.
 Major Frank Tompkins with two troops of the Thirteenth Cavalry was said to have crossed the border III pursuit of the retreating McNlctns.
 Troop G., stationed at the border gate south of here, caught the retreat ing MeXicans on the flank and Killed eighteen.
 Corporal Wisall of the same troops was shot through the right eye ana killed.
 Lieut. Beson, of Troop G., was wounded in the left arm.
 A number of the Mexican wouhdeo were taken to the post hospltai.
 Col. Slocum's revolver was shot out of his hand as he emerged from h1s quarters.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
FIFTEEN DIE IN
 RAID BY VILLAS
 MEN ON COLUMBUS
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on the floor Bullets flew over their heads.
 c. c. Miller was shot dead a.5 he dashed from his drug store to the Hoover hotel across the street. A woman dragging a little girl by the hand was wounded and stumbled over the druggists body.
 Snipers Picl, or Americans.
 Snipers posted in front of frame buildings which had been set on fire. shot at the American inmates as they sought refuge from flames fast de- stroying several buildings. These Mexican snipers moved deliberately in the dark. Tho lighting of lamps by householders and hotel guests startled out of sound sleep by the rifle fusiI- Jade promptly brought a shower of bullets. Every house in town ap- peared to have been hit from once to @ dozen times.
 Civilians armed themselves and from vantage points within their homes answered the shots of the Mex jeans. Some of the bandits sought to entice Americans out into the streets by speaking English. J. S. Dean was caught in this way. A Mexican, who spoke excellent Eng from a doorway and his reply in English betrayed him to be an Ameri can and brought his death. At the same time another American | shouted: Hey, who are you?" "Vive Villa" came the reply.
 T don't know who he is," the Am
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
TOWN COMMITTEE MEETING.
Democrats Will Probably Get To
 gcthcr Tomorrow Evening.

Prominent members of local dem ocracy said today that meeting of the town committee would probably be held tomorrow evening, at which time a successor tu w. r. Delaney will be chosen as chairman. For the past few months Attorney P. F. Me- Donough has been acting in that capacity, but it is rumored that on account of business he will be un- able to continue.
 Careful scrutiny of the ranks of those in close touch with the affairs of the party failed today to reveal any candidate who is being groomed for the place A number of those approached on the matter answered, "Not me" and Nothing doing" when pressed for definite information.
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New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Mrs. Mary Price.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Price was held from St. Mary's church this morning at o'clock, the solemn mass of requiem being celebrated by Rev. J. F. Fay. Rev. William krause was deacon, Rev Frederick McKeon, sub- deacon and Rev. J. T Winters master of ceremonies. Father Mckeon read the committal service at the grave In the new Catholic cemetery.
 The six pail bearers and three flow CT bearers were all grandsons of the deceased
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
|Esu11 HOLD FAST
 ID ADVANCED LINE
lnanS Unable to DiSlOdge Them
 . Territory Gained Yesterday
IILLERY DUELS INTENSE
Ions Make Desperate Efforts to segain Lost Territory But Paris Sys Defenders Repulse Every Att 6ck Made on Them.

&aris, March g, 3:43 D. m.-The Xach official statement issued to-
 is as follows:
 < n the Argorcle our artillery has
 #inued its bombardment of the 8ny's routes of communication,
 bly in the eastern Argonne and & he region of Montfaucon and &tillois.
 #ro the west of the Mouse tho &s in the course of the night to
 Fin the ground lost by him yes Fay, Two abortive attacks were &Eeded by an intense artillery pre- 3htion directed against the village &Bethincourt, Tho attacks were Sped by our batteries. which pre- Bed the enemy from debouching zn the Corbeaux wood. The re- Hod efforts of the enemy have been able to dislodge us from large stretch of territory which have re-conquered and consolidat- Fro tho east of the Mouse the %ggle is being carried on with Sat bitterness since yesterday. AL end of the evening and in the Hrse of the night in the region be- len Douaumont and the village of H1x the. Germans directed several sEerfii1 attacks on our positions. In se of the intensity of the artillery and the violence of the infantry saults the enemy was unable to Ike any impression on our line and been completely repulsed. Some hchments of German infantry who penetrated the village of VauN fe driven out immediately at the |nt of the bayonet by a counter at |k
 |Tn the Woevre there has been an ermittent bombardment on both les without any infantry action.
 Lorraine a surprise attack to the st of LePretre forest resulted in capture by us of twenty prison
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
S1O FOR INTIMIDATION.

Ansonia, March 9--AleN Dyievsky, charged with intimidating an en- ploye of the Farrel Foundry and Machine O.. was fined $10 and costs by Deputy Judge M. C. Isbe1l in the city court this morning. Judge F. M. Mccarthy, counsel for the ac- cused filed notice of an appeal and Dyievsky was released on a bond of $100 pending a hearing of the case in the court of common pleas, New Haven.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our most heartfelt thanks to kind neighbOrs and frieNds for the sympathy eXtend- ed to us at the time of the sickness and death of our beloved husband, father, son and brother, Charles F.. Strobel. We especially thank St. Elmo lodge, Worthy temple, Pythian Sisters, the New Britain SchWaben Verein, shopmates, Cremo Brewing company
 Mrs. Charles r. Strobel and Sons, MT. and Mrs. John Strobel
 Parents MT. and Mrs. Heinzman.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
GENEROUS GIFTS
 MADE TO PASTOR
Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Klingberg Ten dered Reception by Church
 Congregation.

Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Klingberg were guests of honor at reception held at the Swedish Film church last evening, the occasion being the cele- bration of their seventeenth wedding anniversary. The reception was at tended by the entire congregation and the Young Peoples society.
 A handsome purse of gold was scented to Pastor and Mrs. Klingbe1g 2 from the congregation, c. E. Larson making the presentation speech. O. Johnson, representing the Young Peoples society, presented the clergy man and his wife with another purse of gold and a handsome parlor clock. The couple also received seVeItl floral tributes
 During the evening addresses were made by Frank Ashlund, C. E Larson, $. l.. Sundstrom and John Bergh, the latter of Bristol. Pastor Klingberg also made a few remarks, Voicing hi" appreciation. Special music was also rendered by the choir. Refreshments were served.
 3 dog best Eggs and 1 pound Pure
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

The finance committee met last night and approved the payment of department bills as follows: Street $362.51, street lighting $2,335.S SG, sprinkling $12.40, subway $3,507.40, street improvement $1.073.46, sewer maintenance $173.44, sewer construc- tion $359.67, charities $3,757.83i health $1,265.11, police $199.33, fire St7S.S3, City hall $962.10, dogs $42 and incl dcntalS $419.S6.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
READY FOR TALKFESTS.

Just as soon as the question of the city and later will give number of Quigley will announce a program of campaign speeches. Next week he will speak in different halls about the city and later vii give a number of noon time talks at the factories.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
City hen1S

John Durnim of 2S Orange street is at the hospital with an injured leg
 Schultz & Costello have sold a farm in Berlin for the Central Realty Go. to Lawrence Rodasek.-advt.
 Anna Gordon of 227 East Main street is undergoing treatment at the local hospital.
 A daughter was born at the hospital today to MT. and Mrs. Nathan Lif- shitz of 1S5 Fairview street
 Miss Amelia Boulat of 149 Clark street was admitted to the hospital today for treatment. She is suffering from an injured thumb.
 Michael Marine, who was injufed at the American Hardware corpora- tion on November II and taken to the hospital with a badly fractured ankle, was discharged from that in- stitutiOn yesterday.
 A months mind mass for the lato Mrs. William McI1nroc was celcbratcd at St. Mary's church this morning St z o'clock. Tomorrow morning at z o'clock a months mind mass will be celebrated for Mrs. Philip Burns. .
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
ALBANIAN CONGRESS TO MEET

London. March g. 3:45 a, m.--A Copenhagen despatch quotes the Vossische Zeitung as stating that an Albanian congress will be held in Sofia on March 15 to discuss the re- establishment of an independent gov ernment in Albania, and as declaring that Bulgaria approves this move, in asmuch as it would hamper Italian aspirations in the Balkans.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Roberta Walsh.

Roberta, the months old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Archer Walsh of East Berlin, died early today. The funeral will be held tomorrow after noon at o'clock and Rev. c. E. Jones will officiate. Mrs. Walsh was formerly Miss Fannie Hanna.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
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FRAWLILY IS JAILED.

New Haven. March 9.-Michael Frawley. was sentenced in police court today to sixty days in jail and a fine of $50 and costs for theft of books from local book store, He had previously served sentence in Bridgeport for larceny. Frawley is 50 years old and a native of shelton
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Heavy German Loss Denied.

"a f1caVN ocEHlstft LoSS bS'htA' #zuetz. March T, via Berlin and Lon # March 9, 12:15 D. m.-Judging @ m close observation of the fields
 recent battles on the east and &-theast sections of the Verdun #nt, the Associated Press cores #adent sees no reason to question @,1arations of officers from German #s #sdouarters and from units engag- that the German losses in these Serations, and particularly in storm #s Fort Douaum were by no Fans high.
 #Tor one not actually present dur As a battle or before the bodies of @e dead are inferred, no better evi #nce of the number killed can be #tained than from the rude crosses 8aich the German soldier usually #aces upon the graves of his enemy well as upon those of his own Rad. He even thus marks the grave the outcast franctiereurs.
 ! Tn the advance across the Woevre ! Sain toward the foothills of the 8rtress the losses seem to have been #nost insignificant. Very few graves Krner French, or German, were Zen around Ones, Macourt. From Rev. Etain and other points over Shich the Germans swept
 French Hines Advanced.
 Paris, March g, a. m.-As result R vesterday's operations the French znes west of the Mouse in the Yer 2nn battle now runs from Bethin- burt, by Corbeaux wood and the sorthern part of Cumieres, to the up Fer end of Cote De DOie, and is thus advance of the first line of resis- hnce constituted by positions running rom Mort Homme Hill to the south Ii Cumieres. This is considered as a nsfderable improvement in the trench position in that section. The faith of the public in the solidi- of the line west of the Mouse is re- zarded as justified by the results of he first days serious attacks. The Ehole front yesterday was copiousl1 3helled by the German heavy artil |ery but the German infantry at lacked only against positions a 3efniycourt, on the left of the more Westerly of the two plateaus betweel which the French lines runs. Way liter wave of densely packed masse flashed forward, but the Frenchmen having emerged from shelter as sool $ the preliminary bombardment ha' ceased directed such en affective fir rom carefully placed machine guns accom- panied by fire from rifles an' R R.miIitnetre guns that after strug gling boldly again and again, the as sa.lants finally gave Up aRd retired.
 Encouraged by their successful re sistance, the F'rcnchmen won hacl wood which they had los the day before It was consiGere' that the honors of thc day rested witt the French but tlle situation rcmaine 
 New Attempt on DOuaurnont.
 In. cQnjunction with the attack t the west of the river, the German mace another determined effort t carry Douaumont Plateau, but the only succeeded in restoring as it wa on Monday, without plishin any new progress. At the same tim fhe Germans increased the vigor ( their action in the WOevre distric When the operations began the Ger mans had, from Etain to Fresnes, tn Fifth Landwehr division of the fit corps and the third. Bavarian Corp in all 60,069Nmen spread out along twelve mile front The capture ( 1fresncs enabled them to advance an to shorten their lines to seven mile Tresnes had for some days been pal
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. o. $, Warner.

The funeral of Mrs. Q. s. Warner, formerly of this city but late of Am herst, Mass, was held from the chapel in Fairview cemetery this afternoon. Interment was in FairVieW Cem etery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Machine Company Enploycs Consid-
 ering Plans of Organizing.

Tentative plans are under way by employees of the New Britain Ma chine company for the formation of a mutual benefit association and at a meeting held Tuesday evening the following committee was appointed to look LID details: Wells C. Foster. chairman; M N. Fieber and II. H. Futile. The committee will secure data concerning the methods of sim ilar organizations in factories in t!le city.
 The plan so far has been enthu9- iastically received both by the en pioyeS and the officials. and indica- tions point to :; strong association
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Mrs. Anna Eliza Ackley.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Eliza Ackley of Fairview street was held from the Erwin mortuary chapel thls afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. lnterment was in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
Funeral Tomorrow

The funeral of Mary c. Flynn, form erly of this city, will be held from St. Joseph's cathedral in Hartford tomor- row at 9 o'clock. Increment will De in the new Catholic cemetery in this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

One box of cigars and ten boxes Of cigarettes Were stolen fast night when the show case in the Aetna Alleys was broken open. It is thought that the thief hid in the gallery until after closing time when he footed the cigar case. Tracks in the snow show that the man made his escape by the way of COrbin Place.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

Eggs and pound Pure Lard for $100. Russell Bros.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

dog best Eggs and 1 pound Pure Lard for S1.00. Friday and Satur day. Russell BroS.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
THEFT AIT AETNA ALLEYS.

Native eggs, 38c. Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

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New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
CITY BILLS APPROVED

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New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
PLAN FOR BANQUET.

Native eggs, 33c. RusSell hlo''
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09

Native eggs, 33c, Russell Bros.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-09
TO FORM BEN EFT CLUB.

Native eggs, 33c. Russell Bros.