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New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Attack on Dead Mans Hill Proves
 Costly Venture AEROPLANES VERY ACTIVE
French SquadrOns HurI Hail of Bombs on Munitions Station, BivOuaClSs and Railroad at Apremont, Grand Pre-, Challerangc and Vonziers.

Paris, May 1. 12:01 D. m.-German
 troops in dense masses made a vio- { lent attack last night on positions captured by the French north of Dead Mans Hill on the Verdun
 front. The attack was defeated by the French, the war office report of this afternoon says. The Germans, the announcement states suffered "enor- nous losses"
 Two simultaneous counter attacks
 by the Germans on trench cap tured yesterday by the French north , of Cumieres were repulsed At Hill BOA and in the Vaux region there was incessant bombardments. A French aerial squadron bonl- barded a supply and munitions sta ton south of Thiacourt and a camp near Spincourt.
 All Assaults Broken
 The text of the communication fol- lows:
 "After a violent bonn bardment yesterday west of the river Mouse, the enemy, at the end of the day, deliver ed powerful attack in dense for nation upon the trenches captured by us north of Dead Mans Hill. Our curtain of fire, together with the fire of our machine guns, caused enor- nous losses to the enemy, and all the assaults of the Germans were broken.
 North of Cumieres two German counter attacks delivered at about the same hour of the day upon the trench captured by us yesterday also were repulsed. In the course of the third endeavor at this point, the enemy, who had been successful in gaining a footing in our lines. found it impossible to maintain his posi- tions and he was at once driven back with heavy losses.
 'There has been a violent and continued bombardment of Hill No. BOA, and also in the region of VauS. The night passed quietly in the Woe vre district.
 During the night of April 29-30 French aeroplane squadrons threw down numerous projectiles on the railroad station and the supply and munitions station at Sebastopol, south of Thiacourt, on the railroad line at Etain on certain bivouacks near Spincourt, and on the railway station at Apremo ont, Grand Pre-, ChaIlerange and Vouziers.
 During the course of these opera tions it was noticed that numerous fires broke out. and a number of explosions were effected on the rail roads,"
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
MARRTES AN HEIRESS
Collins Atwater, Plant Supt. at Amer ican Hosiery Co.,, to Wed Cincinnati Society Woman This Evening.

wedding of much interest to local society takes place at o'clock tonight at the Church of the Advent in Cincin- natl, Ohio, when Collins AtWater of this city, general superintendent of the American Hosiery company, will be married to Miss Helen Betts Shipley of Walnut Hill, Cincinnati. Miss Ship ley is described as being an heiress and a leader in the exclusive Walnut Hill set. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Shipley of East Wal nut Hill, Cincinnati.
 MT. Atwater is a native of Vest field. Mass, and came here several years ago to become affiliated with the American Hosiery company as plant superintendent. On the return from their honeymoon, MT. and Mrs AtWa- ter will reside at 35 Cedar street this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
KLETT IS SECRETARY
New Britain Senator Honored by Connecticut Delegation to c. O. P. National Convention in Chicago.

Hartford, May 1.-COnnecticut delegates and alternates to the re- publican national convention in Chicago, organized today in the Hartford club. Officers were elected as follows:
 Chairman of delegation, J. Henry Roraback, North Canaan; secretary George w. Klett of New Britain; treasurer, E. H. Hotchkiss of Torring- ton; transportation committee, Charles J. Treadway of Bristol Charles w. Barnum of Lime Rock and John Buckley of Union with Chairman Roraback as ex-officio member It was voted to leave Con- necticut by special train on Monday, June 4 It was voted to assess each delegate, alternate and guest $200.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
STARVED INTO MADNESS. CREW PERISHES ON ICE
Horrible Sufferings of Suf- folks Men, Related By
 Three Survivors.

Halifax N. S., May 1.-The fate of the captain and crew Of the British steamship Suffolk, caught ir the ice in the White Sea while on her way to Archangel shortly befor4 Christmas, with details of suffering from cold, hunger and exposure resulting in the death of all but three meE of a crew of 27, and the suicide of the ships captain who, maddened by hunger and cold, shot himself-were related here today by sailors of the New foundland steamer Be1laventure, just in from Archangel,
 The crew of the BeiIuventure which has been in Russian waters for more than year. met and talked with the three survivors, only one of whom a Russian Finn was physically able to recount his adventures. The other two were not expected lo recover.
 The Suffolk, supposedly having cargo of war supplies, was caught in the ice of the White Sea with the first heavy freeze before the holidays. Confident of rescue by ice breakers only slight fears were entertained at first.
 Heavy weather came, however, the Russian Finn said, and finally not only food but fuel to keep the men from freezing was exhausted. The suffering drove many Of mel, insane and to to this condition they suc- cumbed. The ships captain, crazed by the suffering of his mer whom he was unable to aid and himself ex- hausted and worn, committed s1icide
 When only ten survivors remained they decided to try to roach land on foot. Taking with them what was left of the scanty provisions, :hey set forh on an eighy mile trip across the ice. The day after they deserted their ship a blizzard set in and the party soon became scattered. Only three were able to stick together and after days of wandering they were found by the crew of a British ship and taken to land. Search was made for the bodies of the others but it was f~uitless.
 The Suffolk, a ship of 4.S5+ tons, was last reported in maritime records as leaving Townsville, Australia Nov. 18 last, for Bowen, Australia.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
WARRANT OUT FOR "P. s."
Theatcr Magnatc To Pc Tried For AL legged Violation Of TheatCr Laws As Result Of Statements In Court.

Following disclosures made by Frank Dutton in police court this morning, Prosecutor George W. klelt has issued a warrant for the arrest Of Patrick s. McMahor proprietor Of Keeney's theater on charge of Vlo- lating the theater law, l. is claimed that McMahon violated the law Sat urday by permitting children under the age of fourteen years to enter his show without ar older companion.
 In court. Dutton, arrested on an other charge, told Judge J. H. Kirk ham that McMahOn has ordered him to get Officer Harry Mount upstairs on some excuse so he could get the children into the theater without uues- ton.
 McMahon has denied these state ments and also claims that Dutton, who represented that he was em- ployed at the theater as an usher was never in his employ. Tic ease will be called in court tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
BRITISH LOSSES IN
 MESOPOTAMIA 10000
Prisoners at Kut- -El-Amara Include Four Generals, 21O British and
 27O Indian Officers.

Berlin, May 1, By Wireless to Say ville-The number of casualties sus- tained by the British forces in Maso- potamia during March and April is given as 10000 in a COnstantinoplc despatch to the Overseas News Agency
 '"The booty captured at kut-El- Amara has not yet been reckOned, the news agency adds. Among the prisoners are four generals, 24O Brit ish officers and 270 Indian officers The Turkish cOmmander-ln-ch chief Halil Pasha, permitted General Townshend (the British commander) to retain his sword.
 When the news Of the capture of Kut-E Amara was received in Con- stantinople flags were flown. It was observed that several British com mercial houses flew Turkish flags"
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
''GILT EDGE" ENGINEER
 PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Mansfield Given Ten Days to Prepare for His Defense
 on Wreck Charge.

West Kingston, R. l., May l. Charles H. Mansfield of New Haven, Conn.,, engineer of the Gilt Edge Express which was in collision with a local train on the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad, at Bradford, April 17, causing the death of five passengers, pleaded not guilty today to two indictments charging manslaughter. The indictments which were returned by special grand jury last Thursday, alleged that Mansfield was responsible for the deaths of Miss Janet Clarke of Westerly and Mrs. Olivia Martelle, of Southbridge, Mass.
 Judge Charles F. Stearns of the superior court, who presided, at to- days hearing, allowed Mansfield len days in which to withdraw his plea, if he desired. He was released on s5,000 bonds.
 The states attorneys urged speedy trial and suggested that it open next Monday. Justice Stearns, however. said that because of the serious nature of the charge the de- fendant should be allowed ample time to prepare his defense. The case probably will not be tried until Sep tember.
 In his testimony before Interstate Commerce Commission investigators, Engineer Mansfield asserted that the signals in the towers at Bradford were set in a conflicting manner: the distance mark being at clear and the first "home" signal against him.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
German Airmen on tho Job.

Berlin, May 1, by wireless to Say ville-The following announcements was made today at army headquar- ters:
 "Western front: The situation gen orally is unchanged. Near Dead Mans Hill (Verdun front) violent fighting continued yesterday.
 "German aerial squadrOns con- ducted extensive bardme ent of the enemys encampment and maga- zines west of Verdun.
 "A French biplane was shot down in an aerial fight east of ROyon. The occupants of the machine were dead.
 "Eastern and Balkan fronts: Noth- ing important has occurred
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Wilson Said to Have No Idea Of
 Withdrawing Them
NEGOTIATIONS SATISFACTORY
Washington Officials Say Conference Has Not Reached Deadlock and Counter Proposals Will Be Made to Obregon by Scott.

Washington, May 1.-After an ex- change of messages between General Scott and the war department on his conference Saturday with General Obregon, Mexican minister of war, officials said today the negotiations up to date had been satisfactory" While General Obragon has urged that the American troops be with drawn, President Wilson, they said, has no intention of granting the re- quest at present and is hopeful that an agreement will be reached for CO., operation between American and Mexican troops in the pursuit of Villa and other bandits General Scott has been instructed to continue to press for such an agreement.
 Definite final proposals have not yet been reported in the border con- ferences, it was authoritatively stated at the war department. long code despatch from General Scott ar rived early today. Secretary Baker of the war department expected to send supplementary advice to Gen. eral Scott to reach him if possible before his second conference with General Obregon.
 While it was officially admitted that General Obregon had "sug- gested" withdrawal from Mexico of the United States expedition, officials said these overtures had not been in the form of a demand and that no peremptory or unalterable position had been taken by either side. Gen. eral Scott, it was explained, had made counter suggestions to General Obregon proposing cooperative military measures.
 That the conferences have not reached a deadlock was also stated on official authority. No measures have been taken on behalf of the United States, it. was asserted, which preclude an amicable settlement
 Mexican Ambassador ArredOndO will confer with Secretary Lansing this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01

fine reports from the captains was evidence that they have let no moss gather under their feet since last Friday
 Receipts of $50 and over were aug mented by the receipt of a sIbscrip- ton of S1 OOO from Mrs. John F.. Ta!- colt and of $500 from A. N. Lewis.
 Flag at TclcOtt's Table.
 The meeting today was featured by the regaining of the flag by Captain G. S. Talcott's team, when that lE- dustrious set of workers reported sub scriptions to the extent of $1,207.50 while Captain c. F. Bennett's retains the flag for the greater number of subscriptions canvassed. Once again
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New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Meriden Quarrynen Absent

Mer1den, May 1.-Twenty employees of the Connecticut Trap Rock Quar- ries company employed on West Mountain failed to report for work to- day. While no formal demands have been presented officials of the conn., pany say they understand that the men want an increase in wages. About fifteen employees were at work today.
 There was no change today in the strike of the building laborers, which began a week ago.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Stamford Men on Strike.

Stamford, May 1.-Because their demand for an eight hour day was re- fused thirty-five men, mostly cabi- net makers at the St. John Wood working company, struck today. The men have been working nine hours a day for thirty-eight cents an hour with a Saturday half holiday.
 A demand by the plumbers for an increase from $4.36 a day to $4.5O had been taken under consideration by the master plumbers.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
ROSSBERG CHAIRMAN
 OF THE WATER BOARD
Reelected at Meeting of Commits siOners This Noon-P. J. Egan
 Again Clerk and Towers Supt.

At the annual meeting of the water commissioners at City hall this noon, William B. Rossberg was re- elected chairman on motion of Com missioner Ernest N. Humphrey This action upset all talk of the election Of Mr. Humphrey as chairman, which was current last year when he be- came a member of the commission.
 F. J. Egan, who has been clerk of the board for twenty-one years, was also reelected and James Towers was again named for superintendent No other business was transa acted.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
LAMAR MUST SERVE TIME.

Washington, May 1.-The supreme court today affirmed the conviction of David Lamar in the New York fed eral courts on charges of impersonat- ing Rep A. Mitchell Palmer to J. P. Morgan and others With intent to de- fraud. Lamar is under sentence to serve two years in the penitentiary and today's action is the final word in the courts.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01

The campaign for $85,O0O for the Boys club was taken up again today with the noon day luncheon at the State armory, and the largest crowd of the campaign was on hand, eager to listen to the reports of the team cap
 tains. who, despite the fact that there was no gathering since Friday have kent iniustriouslv at work Some
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Eaborers Quit In Holyoke.

Holyoke, Mass, May 1.---Threo hum dred laborers went out on a strike to- day after local contractors had re- fused their demands of s2.50 for all eight hour day.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
500 Out in Jersey City.

Jersey City, N. J., May 1.-Six hun dred men and women employees of the Eureka Fire Hose Company who struck today, demand a ten per cent. increase of wages and a nine hour day An offer of an advance Of $1 a week was refused. Police were called to guard the company's property.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
LINCOLN GOING BACK.

Washington, May 1.-The supreme court today held that Ignatius Tim othy Tribich Lincoln, former member of the British parliament and con- fessed spy, must go back to England for trial on a charge of forgery.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Only One More Conference.

Fl Paso, May 1.-Major General Frederick Funston announced at noon today that only one more con- ference would be held with the Mexi- can representatives on the military question now existing between this country and Mexico. He said it would be brief
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
Railroads Surrender to Demands of Engineers and of Lighters
 to Prevent Tie-up
THOUSANDS STRIKE IN
 ALL PARTS OF COUNTRY

Smoky City"-Strikes Reported
 From Jersey City, Holyokc and
 Other Cities.
 New York May 1.-The marine traffic of this port was seriously eff fecte6 today by strike of the en- gineers and firemen on the vessels If The Ighterage class. Hundreds Of tugboats and other towing craft were Idle at their piers and the congestion If freight, involving delays of cargoes Dn steamships and railroads, present. ed a serious problem. Fog which Bnshrouded the early day added to the difficulties.
 The engineers demand wage in rreases approximating 14 per cent. and recognition of their association. The firemen ask 20 per cent. more pay.
 Of more than 700 tugs and steam lighters engaged in river and harbor traffic, it was estimated that only for ty were being operated.
 Settlement Made.
 Announcement was made later in the day that the Baltiror and '0hio the Central Railroad of New Jersey the Lehigh Valley, the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, the Penn sylvania and the Erie railroads had reached a satisfactory agreement with the Engineers association and that the tugs and lighters Of these roads were in operation.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
HOd Carriers Out.

Torrjngton, May 1.-Building oper- ations here are partially tied up as the result of a strike of fifty mason's ten- ders today. The strike made it neces- sary for fifty masons and other build
New Britain herald., 1916-05-01
SUICIDES GAINING
five Persons Ended Own Lives During April in Connecticut, Mal<- ing New Record.

New Haven, May 1,-Unofficial rec- ords of violent deaths in ConneG{icut during April show twenty-five Nsui- cides, a greater number than in any similar period in the state in years, and nearly one-third of the total eighty-seven violent deaths.
 Those due to accident were fifty nine. Twelve were caused by auto mobile, eleven by burning, nine on the railroad, seven by drowning and the remainder from various other causes. There were three homicides.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10

II ralned during the day. but not
hard enough. Charley Van Loan
spent tho day playing golf in bed.
The details follow:
First Inning.
BosToN-Dougherty singled to
left. Parent sacrificed, Casey to Nc
Gam. Collins famed. LaChance
flied to Keller, No runs. No hits.
No errors.
MISUNDERSTANDING hunted to-
wards third base and was out, Col
line to LaChance. Jones flied to
Dougherty. Keeler struck out. No
runs. No hits. No errors.
Second Inning.
BOSTON-Ferrls hunted down tho
third base line and was safe on
Casey's tumble. Lord trIpled over
Alperman, scoring Ferris. on a
squeeze play, I=srdwick plunged off
tackle for three yards and touch
down. Merkle Kicked a difficult
goal. score-Tutts, II: Navy. 0.
\ BRO0RLYN-The game was held
up BY an argument between Presi-
dent Ebbets. Mr.. Ebbets wanted to
let lot OF newspaper men in free,
but President Taylor would not stand
for IT. Dahlen singled to left center.
Casey sacrificed. Mcconnell to Stahl.
DAILY fouled to Lord. Mccain struck
out No runs. No hits. No errors.
Third Inning.
BOSTON-Olson, now pitching for
PIttsburg. Hugh Duffy singled to
right. Hamiltdn flied to Hogriever.
stahl popped to Tenney. Walsh re-
placed Reulbach. Evers struck out.
No runs. Two hits. No errors.
BROOKLYN-Th game was held
up again while Referee Hank O'Day
came up in the press box and en-
braced several newspaper mon. Tex
Erwin tripled to left. Rucker sac
rlilced, Mahan to Brickley. David
son fouled to Bradley. Erwin stole
home while Charley Van Loan was
trying to find an idea. Arson popped
to Rusic. One run. Three hits. No
errors.
Fourth Inning.
Phlllppl now pitching
for Plttsburg. Tinker tripled over
Seymour's head, Cy misjudging the
ball. King struck out. Brown
singled to center, scoring Tinker.
sheckard fouled out. Evers walked.
Schulted doubled. scoring Brown and
Evers. Chance singled, scoring
Schultz. Steinfeldt popped out. The
game was called on account of the
blue law, which prevents Sunday
Continued on page H.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10
lRr RING N. Lnr,lncr.

EBBETS Field, BROOKLIN,
oct. 10.-(Special. 1.-The Brooklyn
Superbas won the third game OF the
worlds series today from Boston's
Plymouth Rocks, to 2. The crowd
was the smallest in the history OF
baseball, because OF President Eb-
bets's refusal to allow anybody to pay
to get in.
The battle was delayed in starting
on account of an Injunction gotten
out by Connie Mack. who claimed
that his team. composed of Stuny
McInnis, was really entitled to the
championship OF the american
league and ought to be representing
that remarkable organization In the
series. This was disputed by Presi-
dent Dunn OF the Cleveland club.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10
Bookkeepers To Play
Salem Team Thursday

one Of the slowest Gays OF the week
a good turnout Of the business men
is expected. Then many local peo-
pie are anxious to see the team
which is representing Clarksburg in
collegiate football this season and as
this will be their first chance the
prospects for good attendance is
bright
Not much is known of the strength
of the Salem team as this will be
their opening game of the season but
with plenty of good material and
capable coaches, which is one thing
known of the team, there is every
reason to believe that they will put a
team on the field Thursday that will
prove worthy opponent for the
bookkeepers.
Coach Jimmie" Heavier gave his
men a much needed rest Monday but
they will get down to hard work
again this afternoon. More attention
will be given to the offense this week
as the defense of the locals in last
Saturdays game against Keyser was
all that could be asked for. Several
now plays will be given the team
in preparation for the Salem game,
for although the locals think they
will be able to defeat their county
rivals they are taking no chances.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10
Game Will Be Played at Nor.
wood Park and a Large
Attendance is Expected.

Following the announcement made
last week by Salem College that it
expected 10 have one of the best sec.
onardy school football teams in the
state this season, the management
Of the West Virginia Business Col
lege OF this city got in communica-
ton with the college and yesterday
completed arrangements whereby the
two teams will clash in their first
athletic contest Thursday afternoon
at Norwood park.
This should be welcome news to
local flowers OF the gridIron sport,
especially those whose business
keeps them from attending Saturday
games, since Thursday is as a rule
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10
LARDNER SCOOPS The WORLD!
HERE'S DETAILS OF TODAYS GAME

who claimed that his club, consisting
Of Tristram Speaker, was the real
champion.
Charley Murphy Wins Argument.
Then up spake Charley Murphy.
owner Of the Cubs.
What's the matter with my club?"
quoth he. Didn't they score on
Thursday"
This settled tho argument.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10

English people use an average OF
eight matches each person day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10

New Zealand exported 44,62S gall
Ions of whole oil during 1914.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-10-10

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