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New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
POLICING MEXICAN BORDER
Major General Bliss Arrives at New London and COnferecs Are Expected to Discuss Protection on Line.

New London, Sept 15.-With the arrival here today of Major Gener Il Bliss from Washington. American members of the jou.t international commission proposed to take up again the question of deviS:ny an adequate system of policing fer the Mexican boundary. It was laid aside tempof arlly by the commissl Nn in order that the American members might secure military advice on cel"2in points.
 yhC cOnferees have taHon up, while awaiting General Bliss outlines of economic and political conditions in Mexico. In presenting the latter re- view yesterday, Luis Cabrera, head of the Mexican cOmmlSSiOn. drew atten- ton to the progress that the Carran- ga government had made. In JHnu- ary, 1915, he said, the Carranza forces controlled only a fringe of states along the gulf coast and a few ports or the west. The remainder of the country was in the hands of Villa and Iapata and their followers. Since CarranZa today faces only scattered outlaw bands and there is nothing approach ing organized military opposition to his rule throughout the country, his representatives apparently feel justi- fled in predicting that complete order soon will be reesta blished.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
Assured by Physicians His Sister
 Cannot Regain Her Senses
TO TALK ON CAMPAIGN
Chairman Mccormick and Vice Chair man Cummings Anxious to Discuss Through Mrs. HOwe'S Illness

New London, Sept. 13.-The naval yacht Mayf1ower with President Will son aboard steamed out of the har- Dor at o'clock this morning. The Mayfower will take the president to Sandy Hook, where an automo obile will be waiting to take him to the summer White House at Long Branch, N. J. He expected to arrive at Long Branch about 5 o'clock this after noon.
 The president decided to leave New London last night after physicians at tending his sister, Mrs. Anna E. Howe, whose critical illness brought the president here, had advised him that from now on Mrs. Howe would be constantly under the influence of opi- ates and would be unable to recognize him and that she might live for sev- eral days.
 The president left directions here that during his journey to Sandy Hook he be kept informed of his sisters condition by wireless. Should there be sudden turn for the worse he plans to return.
 While there was no marked change over night in Mrs. Howe's condition, she is gradually growing weaker, it was said today.
 The president did not come ashore before leaving this morning but re- ceived word that Mrs. Howe's con- dition was about the same. Joseph Wilson of Baltimore, his brother, and Miss Margaret Wilson, his daughter, remained here but joined with the attending physicians in urging the president to leave.
 To See Party Assistants.
 The president has an accumulation of official business. awaiting him at Shadow Lawn and in order to attend to it he probably will go to the execu- morrow morning. Up to the present MT. Wilson has paid virtually no at tentlon to his campaign for re-elec- tion, but unless he is summoned back here within the next few days he will hold several political conferences la ter this week. Both Vance c. Me COrmic1 chairman of the democrat tic national committee, and Homer s. Cummings vice chairman, are very anxious to see him to map out plans for the campaign
 At 10 o'clock the following bulletin regarding Mrs. Howe was issued: Mrs. Howe's condition essentially un- changed.
 (signed) "DR. ED P. DAVIS,
 "H. M. LEE."
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
AuStrianS Still Retiring.

Bucharest. Sept 12, via London Sept. 13, 4:55 a. m.-The continued retreat of the Austrians in Transyl- vania is reported in an official an- nouncement issued by the war office today. The text of the statement fol- lows:
 "On the north and northwest front the enemy continues to retreat west ward in the valleys of the upper Mares and Aluta rivers.
 "On the south front the navigation of enemy merchant ships on the Dan tube has been stopped. On the De- brudja front operations are progress ing. |.
 Enemy aeroplanes bombarded the town of Piatra and Neamtzu, killing an old man and seriously wounding two infantS.'
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
VILLA REPORTED IN TRAP
Bandit Chief May Not Be Able to Ex- triCate Himself From Net Spread By American and Mexican Forces.

Chihuahua City, Mex, Sept. 13.- With the troops of Gen. Huerta Var gas posted along tbe line of the Mex ican Central railway ready to head off any attempt of the Villa troops to escape in that direction, Gen. Cava- EOS, pushing northeast with his com mand from Namiquipa and the Amer ican expeditionary force forming the third section of the circle, Gen. Ire vino states here that Villa is now in @ position from which it will be eX- tremely difficult to escape.
 The American expedition has forces at San Buena Ventura and Carmen on the lookout for the bandits. San Buena Ventura is on the, main wa gon road to the Central railway and gives the Americans the control of the only easy exit for Villa from his pres ent position in northwest Chihuahua.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
BRITAIN TO HOLD ChRG0ES
American Importers Disappointed by Refusal of England to Allow Goods to Come Through From Rotterdam.

New York, Sept. 13.-Importers here. were disappointed today by in formation that Manton w. Wyvel, who was sent to London by the state department to negotiate for the re- lease of German and Austrian goods to the value of several million dollars detained at Rotterdam, is soon to leave England for America without having obtained from the British au thorities more than a promise to con- sider the applications in due time.
 MT. Wyvell, who is a foreign trade adviser to the state department, went to England in the latter part of June. The importers are informed that he was told several days ago that while all applications would be considered, final decision would have to come through the British embassy at Wash ington.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
CANDIDATE HUGHES
 ENDS RECORD TRIP
Longest Tour Ever Taken by Presidential Nominee Concluded
TRAVELLED 14,OOO MILES
During His Journey He Made 141 Speeches and Faced Camera Battery Thousands of Times-WiI Rest Be- fore Resuming Fight.

New York, Sept. 13.-Charles E. Hughes ended his first presidential campaign trip here today. He reached the city at an early hour, went to a hotel and later was to depart for his summer home at Bridgehampton, L. I.
 The trip was one of the longest, in time and mileage, ever taken by a presidential nominee. MT. Hughes left here on the night of August and travelled thirty-nine days. His itin- erary took him from Portland, Maine, to San Diego, California, from Canada to within sight of the Mexican bor- der. He visited twenty five states, spoke at all the chief centers of pop ulation in the country, exclusive of the south, and including the capitals of ten states, and travelled II 494 miles by rail- Tn addition he averaged more than 400 miles a week by motor or about 2,500 miles, making the total mileage of his trip approximately 14,- 900 miles.
 His trip was made over fifteen rail- road systems. Since his departure from New York, MT. Hughes has un- dergone almost every sort of ex- perience that usually befalls a candi- date, and many out of the ordinary. Tie mas uOnneu a miner 5 IOgS aC buILo, and gone 5000 feet down into the earth, climbed mountains more than 12,000 feet high and attended state and county fairs and a national ex- position. He has made Al speeches and has been photographed thou sands of times, once at dinner and several times with children in his arms.
 MT. Hughes reached New York in good health and spirits. He will rest four days at Bridgehampton and then will start on trip that will last, with only one break of two days, until election dav
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
CONN. WANTS ARM0R PLANT
Hartford and New Haven Among Cities Offering Site for $11 100000 Government Plate ManufactOry.

Washington, Sept. 12.-Delegations from nearly all of the principal cities of the east and south gathered at the navy department today to urge the advantages of sites offered for the $t1 ,000. 900 government armOr plate authorized in the new naval appropri- ation bill. More than 300 men were on hand when Secretary Daniels be- gan his hearings. most of the delega- lions being headed by senators and congressman.
 Many cities not represented by spokesmon sent in written briefs in behalf of their claims. Among those seeking the plant are:
 New Haven and Hartford, Chicago, Louisville Baltimore, Annapolis Dal- ton, Mass, St. Louis. New York. Brooklyn, Buffalo, Albany, Water vliet, Toledo, Cincinnati Youngstown Cleveland, Columbus, Pittsburgh. Philadelphia, Providence, Wheeling, Rlchmond, Norfolk and Birmingham.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
STANLEY WORKS HEARING
Public Utilities Commission to Hear Plan for Transmitting Power From Pennington to This City.

Hartford, Sept. 13-In assignm ent of hearing made today by the public utilities commission were the follow ing: September 16, the petition of the Pennington River Power com pany and the Stanley Works company of New Britain for the approval of the method of constructing an cleo tric transmitting line from the plant in Pennington through the towns of Bloomfield, West Hartford and New Britain to the factory of the Stanley Works.
 September 19, from the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for the approval of changes in the location of High street In Port land; and joint petition from the same company and the Norwich and Worcester railroad for the approval of proposed changes in grade in Gro- ton
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
LEAVES TRUST COMPANY.
J. w. Lynch to Enter Real Estate
 Business in Bristol.

John w. Lynch, for the past seven years connected with the New Britain Trust company in the capacity of pay ing teller, has severed his connections with that institution. An inducement to engage in the real estate business in Bristol is said to be the cause of Mr. Lynchs leaving.
 Identifying himself with the bank at its start MT. Lynch rose rapidly by business acumen and close appli- cation to work and was considered one of the most able bankers in Con- necticut. His place will be filled by F. w. Macomber.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
RAILROAD EARNINGS
Net Revenues Jump From $S5o, ,40I 433 to S1,176,S04,O01 on Lines HI' ing Revenues of $1,0Oo,OO0.

Washington, Sept. 13.-New rd enues from operations /$1,176,8 0o1 for the year ending June 30, con pared with $S50,402,43S during 1s1 for all railroads having revenues s1.O00,0OO a year or over, are sho7 today in the interstate commerce coq missions report. The net revenl V per mile was $5,134, for the currea wear compared with $3,783, for ls year Railway operating revenues r0 the year aggregated $3,396,S08,234.
 Operating expenses $2,220,o04,2sI tax accruals $146,754,4 ,477; uncolled able revenues $807,720, and operatiS income s1,029,241, S04. For the mon1 of June only the net revenue froI railway operation was 3,451, 443.
 The figures for the year show tl railroads gross revenue from freig| was $2,4O9,3O3,699; from passengl service $673,472,119; mails $60,051 967; express $81 ,014, ,6S4. and oth' transportation over $97, 100000. the years net revenue from opeF tions $516,S61,320 was in the eastcl district; $165,S22,562 in the southal district, and $494,920,119 in the wes ern district.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
PAGE GOES TO FRONT
American Ambassador to Italy Visits Scene of Battles on Austro-1 Italian Line for Weeks Stay.

Udine, Italy, Sept. 13, 11:10 a. m.- Thomas Nelson Page, the American ambassador, arrived here today for his announced visit to the Austro- Italian front He was accompanied by Capt Elvin R. Heiberg, military attache, and Lieut.. Commander Charles Russell Train, naval attache of the embassy.
 , Ambassador Page and the mem bers of his suite were received by both the military and civil authorities on their arrival. They will be the guests of the supreme command of the Italian army during the time they remain at the front, which will be about a week.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13

Liabilities of North Carolina Concern
 Placed at $6,OOO, ,OOO.

Asheville, N. C., Sept. 13.-The Champion Lumber company, one of the largest lumber corporations in the south was declared bankrupt yeSter- day by Federal Judge Boyd at Green bOro. Liabilities are estimated at from $4OO0,O 900 to $6,000,O00 and assets are not listed. The court ordered the operation of the company continued. The action was taken in a friendly suit.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
U-BOAT DISCUSSION ALMOST FORGOTTEN Von Bethmann-HollWeg in Con-
 mand Of Situation FOOD DICTATOR ATTACKED
Newspapers Argue With Von Batocli Regarding Measures For Incrcasinp Production of EdibIes-Ambassado Gerard May Come Home For Rest.

Berlin, Tuesday, Sept. 12, via Lon don, Sept. 13, 12:40 p. m.-The weeks which have passed since the appoint ment of Field Marshal Won Hinden- burg as chief of the German staff have been marked by almost complete ces- sation of the discussion in regard to the resumption of submarine warfare on the old or a more vigorous basis. Non-partisan newspaper observers who are in touch with leading states men and politicians express the opin- ion that for the present at least there will arise no question of a change in submarine policy. The administration of Chancellor Won Bethmann-HO OllWeg now feels itself fully in control of the situation in this respect. The con- troVersy over the methods employed in connection with the food dictator ship has now supplanted the subma- rine issue in the conservative and other newspa pers which are opposed to the chancellor.
 Van Batocl>i Subject of Attack.
 These newspapers are engaged in arguing with Adolph Won Batocki, head of the food regulation board, the pros and cons of compulsory produc- ton as opposed to an increase or abOl- 1t1on of maximum prices as the meth cd of enlarging the production of foodstuffs. Herr. Won Batocki has de- clared himself an opponent of the theory that the food problem could best be solved by compulsory meth hods, that is, by prescribing what farmers should plant. But he also has little sympathy with the demand of the agrarians for increase or removal of maximum prices to encourage produc- ton. Accordingly, the present system will continue.
 Should the submarine situation re- main as at present and should he be assured that no revival of the under water campaign is contemplated Am bassador Gerard may take advantage of the opportunity for a trip to the United States, as he feels the need of a vacation. The am bassadOr hopes that before this he will witness cOmple- tion of the negotiations he is con duCting for relief of intorned civilians in Germany and England. As a re- suit of his efforts two proposals are under consideration. One of them calls for a general exchange of civil ians under parole not to serve during the war. The alternative plan is the release of all men over fOrty-five years and others unfit for military service. These plans are now before the British gOyernment
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
WOMAN WATCHES BURGLAR
Lies in Bed and Sees Him Ransacking House But Does Not Give Alarm Professional, Say Police.

Waterbury, Sept. 13.-A masked burglar, carrying revolver, en- tered the residence of Mrs. Emma P. Nuhn on the Waterville road early this morning. ransacking the rooms and taking diamond rings and other articles of jewelry. Only one mem- Der of the family was awakened and she wisely refrained from giving the alarm until the burglar had departed. Entrance to the house was obtained by means of a ladder and the burglar cut the telephone wires before enter ing. The police believe the break was the work of a professional.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
ESCAPING GENERAL DROWNEI
Rumanian Officer Was Trying to Nal
 Way Across Danube.

Berlin, Sept. 13, by wireless to say ville.-According to reports from Sd fla says an Overseas News Agency an nouncement today, Gen. Bessarabesk commander of the recently capture| Rumanian fortress of Turtukai, aa tempted to escape in poat aIter enl fou of the last fertilization. The bod
 carrying him was sunk by Bulgarial artillery, the advices state, and th
 general was drowned in the Danubs
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
SerbianS Progressing.

Paris, Sept. 13, 1910 D., m-Not- withstanding the stout resistance of the Teutonic allies. the Serbian troops on the Macedonian front have made important progress at various points, it is announced by the war office. Vio- lent fighting is in progress in the vicinity of Lake Ostrovo, where the Serbians have gained considerable ground.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
SHOOTS RELATIVE; KILLS SELF

Burlington, Vt., Sept. 13.-Rose Will lett, 23 years of age, shot and killed herself today immediately after shoot ing and slightly wounding John Dey- cite, her brotherin-law. Deyette, a coal dealer, was in his office reading when the woman, it is alleged fired two shots at him through a window, both of which took effect. The cause of the shooting has not been deter mined.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
fTJNG ,VO PROHIBITION LAW.

Little Rock, Ark, Sept 13.-The Arkansas Anti Saloon league in con- vention here yesterday empowered a committee to start court proceedings to keep off the ballot in the Novem- 1,or election an initiative act which would repeal the statewide prohibi- ton law.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
COMPLIES ISOLATED
 BY FRENCH THRUST BouChaVeSneS and Adjacent Wood
 Captured From Germans PERONNE IS THREATENED
Entente Offensive in Macedonia De- velOping-Austrians Reported Con- tinuing Retreat in TranSylvania- SerbianS Claim Successes.

Instead of resting on the ground won Tn yesterdays great attack north or the Somme, the French continued 'nelr thrust last night, capturing the village of Bouchavesnes and a wooded area nearby.
 Bouchavesnes lies to the east of the Bapaume-Peronne road, cut in yes terdays drive and it's capture with adjacent territory apparently clinches french possession of this main high way to Peronne from the north
 Combles is now cut off from the south and in a dangerous salient while Gen. Foch is in a favorable position TOT stroke from the north at Per onne which appears seriously threat ened by the new advance of the French, one of the most important they have made in any single opera tlon since the beginning of the Somme offensive.
 The British, who hold the lines northwest of Combles, are maintaining a firm grip on Ginchy, but have as yet apparently made no attempt to gain further ground to the east
 in Macedonia the entente offensive IS developing, notably along the west ern sector of the front Athens an- nounces a joint advance by French and Serbian troops
 The Iaimis cabinet in Greece is out or office with the acceptance of the resignations of its members by King Constantine
 From Bucharest comes official an nouncement of a continued retreat o1 the Austrians before Rumanian pres sure in Pennsylvania
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
Russians .RepulSed.

Berlin, Sept. 13, by wireless to Say ville.-The repulse of violent Russian attacks on a long front in the Car pathians is announced by the war Of flee today In Pennsylvania German troops have been brought up to hght the RumanianS.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
British Report No Change.

London, Sept. 13, 12:30 D. m.-"The general situation is unchanged" says today's official statement in regard to the F'ranco-Belgian front. There is nothing of importance to report"
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13

The belief is entertained in the tente capitals that the retirementI the zaimis ministry is preliminary the entrance of Greece in the VI with the allies. Recent despatcl from Berlin and Vienna show Il there also it is regarded as probal that Greece will soon abandon n) trality and join with the enemies the Central Powers.
 The precise causes which led to resignation of the ministry have
 been disclosed, on account of the ceptionally rigid censorship which being maintained. A London despa of yesterday said that Zalmis complained that internal incide were preventing him from deal with external situation. It is belle in London that his resignation due to the fact that he accepted premiership on the understanding he was to maintain neutrality,
 that in view of the Bulgarian Oe patton of Greek territory he 1 found this to be impossible.
 Political affairs reached 6 crisis l CT the Bulgarians invaded northe l ern Greece and the followers of | mer Premier Venizelos served WE i ing on King Constantine that he n
 abandon the advisers who, it was s
 had misled him and influenced hin 1 favor of Germany. At the same t M. Venizelos expressed confidence M. Zaimis, whom he asked the
 to support, and it was understood
 agreement had been reached un
 which the Zaimis ministry was to z tinue in power with the support of ] Venizelos party.
 ] After the fall of the Venizelos ( 1 met in Oct. of last year, on aecn of the kings disagreement with i policy of that ministry in favor of ; tering the war with the allies, 1 zaimis was called on to form a c' net. He announced q policy of arr neutrality. The cabinet resigned November, but in June, M. Aai was again placed by the king at
 head of the government, Altho' advocating neutrality, M. Zaimis regarded as having a predispositior favor of the entente allies.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
Frcnch Capture BOuchaycSncS.

Paris, Sept 13, noon-Thc French have capturned the village of Bouch- aVesnes, on the Sommc front
 The official announcement of today says that the village, which is In the region of Combles, was taken from the Germans last evening"
 The French also took by assault a wood 600 yards east of the road from Peronne to Bethune. On the Verdun front the French made pro- gress in the northern part of the Vaux-Cha pitre Wood.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
Allies Take Offensive.

Athens, Sept. 13, via London, 1:25 D. m.-French and Serbian troops have taken the offensive on the west ern end of the Macedonian front. They have captured the town of Sorovitz, near Florina.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
WEATHER.

Hartford, sept. 13.-l'or Hartford and vi"in;'y: Gencr- ally fair tonight and Thursday. Not much change in tempcra- lHre.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13
Action Is Thought Be Preliminary
 Greece Entering W on Allies Side.
PRECISE CAUSES
 ARE NOT KNOW

Premier Accepted Post With Und
 standing Country Was to ReTnl
 Neutral and Invasion by Bulgarii
 May Have Inspired Him to Ret
 to Private Life-Internal AffG
 Impeded Office.
 Athens, Sept. 12, via London, Sd Is, S:30 a. m.-King Constantine accepted the resignation of Prem Zaimis and his cabinet.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13

Few Surface Cars Operated and Pub lie Turns to Elevated and Subway Trains Which Are Unable to Handle Be Called Out if Commissions Eff forts Fail.
New Britain herald., 1916-09-13

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