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New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
REV. KRIEGER GIVEN
 CONDITIONAL RELEASE
New Britain Man Set Free in India Must Shift for
 Himself.

Through official government chan nels word has been received here by Mrs Mary Krieger, wife of Rev. Fred erick Krieger, former missionary to British East Africa, that her hus- bands release from British concen- tration camp in India will be granted but the British government will as- sume no risks nor expense in connec- tion with his return to this country. The release was obtained through rep resentations made by Ambassador Page in London and on information and aff1davits sent from New Britain.
 Despite the fact that Rev. MT. Krieger was taken to India as a pre- cautionary measure and wholly against his will, the British govern ment refuses to be responsible for his safe return to his family. It will neither grant funds nor transportation and, in fact, make his release condi- tional on his assuming all risks. It releases him on the spot and leaves him to shift for himself unless the necessary funds are forthcoming from his relatives and friends As 1tev MT. Krieger is not naturalized Amer ican this might mean, in case he was captured by the Germans returning to this country, that he would be inn pressed into the Kaisers service.
 Rev. Frederick Krieger, it will be remembered was ordained in the Peoples church on Court street 8 number of years ago and went out to British East Africa as a mission ary. There he did fine work among the natives and when at length he re- turned to New Britain, it was to take a bride and return to the tropics for another period. He married Miss Mary Myers, daughter of William Myers of Camp street, at the Peoples church and the wedding and their departure for Africa was made a notable occasion. At length MT. Krieger entered the government ser vice at Nairobi in British East Africa and became a famous big game hunter He took a government con- tract to furnish meat and game for the Nairobi station and when Colonel Roosevelt made his famous journey to Africa, Rev. MT. Krieger became one of his guides and companions on hunting expeditions. Recently in seeking his release by the British government, Colonel Roosevelt's aid was sought and it is understood the Colonel furnished an affidavit for this purpose.
 MT. Krieger's arrest and deportation took place some time after the war broke out, when the British became suspicious that anyone of German name or extraction might be hostile or engaged in the German secret ser vice. The fact that he was not a naturalized subject of Britain or an American citizen proved a hardship and made his release a matter of con- siderable difficulty.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Columbus Wants Protection,

Columbus N. M., April 11.-Colum- bus, ridden with alarmist rumors, was relieved today when the night passed without a sign of the trouble which many of it's citizens feared. T. A. Hulsey deputy sheriff, feeling that every precaution should be taken to protect the town against the possi- bility of a repetition of the raid a month ago, has requested that militia men be sent here to assist the regular troops in policing the border.
 The tension which has been manifest in the last twenty-four hours abated today, but some of the citizens, despite assurances of Major w. R. Sample, commandant of the base and other military authorities, that there are no grounls for fears and that the troops here are amply prepared to care for any emergency, still seem slightly un- easy.
 Early today ranchman who had been motoring along the border re- ported to headquarters that he had been pursued by a band of mounted Mexicans. An investigation showed, however that the mounted MeXl- cans" were troopers of a small detach- ment of cavalry patrolling the border.
 "There are absolutely no grounds for the fears which seem to have been expressed by some of the citizens of Columbus" it was stated at military headOuarterS.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
"WATCHFUL WAITING'
 AT i. Q. p. GATHERING
Delegates on the Fence Re- garding That Trip to
 Chicago.

Hartford, April 11-Delegates to will open in the Foot Guard Armory tonight, began to reach this city early today, indicating that the interest in the conventions work has been brought up to a high point. Before noon the hotel Hobbies were beginning to fill up, the larger number of visi- tors being easily recognized as mem- bers of last or recent general assem- plies. From the outset the chief topic of discussion seemed to bear upon the political outlook next fall and par ticularly the gubernatorial contest in this state. As to the selection of four teen delegates to the national con- ventiOn and their alternates tOmor- row, there were not many names ad- vanccd as delegates appeared to be waiting to obtain an idea of the sen timent for district delegates in their own delegations.
 The first business of the day was the meeting of the state central com mittee in the afternoon to prepare the temporary roll of the convention. Before this was done there was to be decided the status of contesting dele gations from the town of Brookfield and also to iron out a hitch over a Hartford town delegate.
 The convention will be opened at 8 o'clock tonight when State Chair man J. Henry Rora back will present the temporary chairman, United States Senator George P. Mclean The senator's address is awaited with special interest especially as it is known that former Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden has ac- cepted the invitation of the sub-com- mittee of the democratic state com nlittee to preside over the state con- vention of that party to be held in New Haven, May 9 and 10, when he will have opportunity to reply to the senator from this state.
 The convention tomorrow will have before it resolutions dealing With na- tlonal affairs, it not having been the custom of the republicans at their spring convention in presidential elec- tion years to make any particular ref erence to state politics Tn their declar- ation of principles
 The opinion held by delegates gen erally was that the business of the convention tomOrr will be speedily transacted. A new state central com mittee is to be chosen. Some mem bers have adready been elected bv district conventions and others will act prior to the reconvening of the convention tomorrow. In several dis tricts there are contests over a state central committeeman.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
PLOT AGAINST CARRANZA Id UNEARTHED BY ARREST 0
 SALAZAR'S AIDS IN FL PAd
TEXAS TROOPS MAY BE SENT ACROSS BORDER May Be Used to Strengthen Line of COmmunica-
 ton.

Washington, April 11.-Part of the American troops now stationed in Texas may be sent to Mexico to strengthen the constantly lengthenng lines of communication of the United States eXpeditiOnary force in pursuit of Villa. Such a plan was under con- slderation by the war department to- day, as a result Of the situation along the border, which is said to be quieter than heretofore. For the present. however, patrols in New Mexico and Arizona will not be disturbed
 Senator Gallinger, republican lead CT in the senate, has received from Senator Fall who is on the border, a report of conditions which contains the statement that the senate was in formed on April 4 that unless the American army secured control of the Mexican Northwestern Railroad with in week the troops would have to be withdrawn. Today is the day fixed for withdrawal by the senator's in formant and officials point out that Secretary Lansing has announced that the railroad question is no longer a factor in the situation.
 Secretary Baker was in Colum bus, Ohio, today to appear in the state supreme court in connection with a morrow. Major General Scott, chief of staff, is acting secretary of war in the absence of MT. Baker.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
co. MAY
 ACQUIRE PROPERTY
Have Option on George H. SmcdIcy Property on Elm Street and
 May Build There.

The New Britain Machine company through the agency of H. Dayton Humphrey, has taken an option on the property at 79 Elm street owned by George H. Smedley and it is eX~ pected that within a short time the sale will be consummated. The Ma chine company is planning to build in the near future, it is reported, and it is not unlikely that it will be on the Smedley property.
 The option held by MT. Humphrey will expire on June l. MT. Smediey has owned this property for the past eight years and his trucking stables are located in the rear. The property is about fifty feet wide hy 100 feet deep. Recently the Ma chine company purchased the Rob- ert Andrews property at 77 Elm street and, it is understood tried to purchase property at the corner of Elm and Chestnut streets, but found it too expensive.
 MT. Smedley has an option on the E. E. Linke property on Bassett street and may move there in case he sells his Elm street holdings.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
VILLA REPORTED DEAD
 AFTER LONG FLIGHT
story Is Not Confirmed Officially But It's Truth Is Thought
 Possible.

Washington, April 11.-Unoffical and unconfirmed reports that Villa is dead reached the Carranza embassy today and were given some degree of credence by officials there.
 The reports were represented as having come from QueretarO Car ranza's provisional capital. They were unsubstantiated by the latest despatches to the war and state de- partments The circumstantal re- Iorts of Villas recent injury, how ever, and the rigors of his long and variously reported as being carried on a litter, on the shoulders of his men or in a carriage over the rough Mexican trails, gave some color to the possibility that the bandit chief tain may have been unable to sur vive the hardships of the flight in his disa bled condition.
 Official estimates of the number of troops in Mexico and on the border availa ble for an emergency were given at the war department today. General Scott chief of staff, an nounced that IS, ,565 troops now con- stitute the border patrol.
 General Pershing has about 12.- 900 men in Mexico, including those holding his line of communication.
 How greatly the mobile army has been drawn upon for the Mexican expedition and border service also was disclosed by General Scott. He estimated that only 4,OO0 troops re- main in the United States not en- caced on the border.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Conditions Improving.

Washington, April 11-State depart ment despatches were summarized in the following official statement: "Tel- egraphic advices dated April 10 from Juarez state that conditions continue to improve in that district and that there are no disquieting symptoms on the border.
 ''It is further stated that the re- ports of the massing of Mexican troops ill towns along the Rio Grande are without foundation. Train service to the south is more regular ana many Mexican refugees are reporIeu 'o D9 returning to their country
 "The department is in receipt or to,eeranhic advices dated the 10th from Chihuahua stating that there IS no evidence there of any troop move. ,,,on+s toward the border. It is stat ed that every available man is operat- i in the locality of the supposed ,,.hornabouts of Villa and that Gen. (.n-iorrez is giving every proof of sin ccre co-operation.
 photographic advices from Mexico Citv state that Secretary Cabrera and special Rep. Rodgers have discussed the mining tax law and that MT. Rod gers has been authorized to report that new law, which apparently will be drafted on more favorable terms in
 n, EIeNpnth Pa0CO
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
POLICEMEN INJURED
 IN CLEVELAND RIOT
C1ubbed and Stoned by Strike Mob and Knocked Down by Shower
 of Missiles.

Cleveland, O., April 1.-Two po- licemen were beaten and injured here early today by a mob of 300 strikers and strike sympathizers at the Cor rigan-McKinney & company steel plant. Two of the mob were arrest ed.
 The attack on the policemen was made when they tried to clear J path through the mob to the fac tory entrance. Stones and bricks were hurled and the policemen were felled by the missiles and then club bed.
 The strikers left their work yes terday because of dissatisfaction over working conditions. They have made no demands on the officials of the plant, the latter say, and labor lead- CTS admit the strikers are not or ganized.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
British Attack With Grenades.

Berlin, April Ii, via London, 2:54 D. m.-British troops made a strong hand grenade attack last night after intensified artillery preparation against the German positions south of St Eloi near Ypres, but the attack was repulsed and the position is firmly held by the Germans, according to the official statement issued at army head quarters today.
 Fighting on both sides of the river Mouse (Verdun) was in progress with
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New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
FLAMES BRITISH MINE.
Greek Does Not Believe Torpedo Sank
 Sussex.

Berlin, April II, (By wireless to Sayville) A dispatch received by the says: "A Greek naval officer, who was on board the Cross channel steamship Sussex when she was dam- aged by an explosion, makes report of the occurrence in which several Greeks lost their lives.
 The officer asserts there is no req son to believe that the Sussex was tor pedoed, and declares that the vessel must have struck a mine, possibly one of British make. According to this report the Sussex carried only four life-b boats, which were not sufficient to accommodate the passengers and crew.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
MT. Marsland is secretary and

MT. Marsland is secretary and treasurer of the Dickinson Drug company, Main street. this city. He is one of the best known pharma- cists in the state and his appoint ment will be endorsed by many oth CTS in the same line of business. He is popular with the trade and has had a great deal to do towards build ing up the drug company with which he is connected.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
REPUBLICANS HIRE BAND.

So confident are the republicans of victory at the polls today that they have made arrangements for a cele- bration this evening, including the hiring of a band and the purchase of quantity of red fire. In case they are not disappointed there will be a parade about the city with the suc cessful candidates occupying seats of vantage in automobiles.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Reports That Dodd's Cavalry Has Clashed With Villa Band Are Not COnfirmcd-FOrCe RuSheS So Fast catiOn-Citizcns of Columbus Still Fear Trouble From Raiders.

Fl Paso, April 11.-The southWard rush of the American cavalry forces pursuing Francisco Villa has been so rapid that it has carried Colonel Dodd and his troops far beyond all lines of communication.
 Officials of the Carranza govern ment in Juarez are making attempts today to gain information over the Mexican land lines in regard to the advance position of the American troops. No official word of the where abouts of the advance guard has been received for days.
 Army officers at Fort Bliss believe that when the expeditionary com manders get in touch with Major Gen. eral Funston they will report that the American troops have engaged the Villa forces in battle. Reports that a battle has been fought with Villa bands south of Satevo were current early today, but there was nothing to confirm these reports. a...... ...- ..---..--ss
 While the American cavalry are combing the country at the far end of the attenuated line of communica- tions there was little apprehension over lIlG pOSlJlOll, TOT IL WdS IelI dI Fort Bliss that Dodd's men could figlt themselves out of any uncomfortable position.
 Scouts and refugees with knowledge of the country south of Parral say that the American troops will find it pe- cuIiarIy difficult to operate in any number against Villa in the district where he is now fleeing.
 The Arrieta Brothers are said to be forritying the city of Durango, but for what purpose has not been indicated.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
,. w. MARSLAND ON
 PHARMACY BOARD
Member of Dickinson Drug Company is Honorcd Today by Governor
 HOIcOmb.

Hartford, April Ex-Governor Hol- comb today appointed J. w.. Mars land of New Britain a member of the state pharmacy commission for term of five years from June l, 1916, succeeding C.. P. Gladding of this city who did not seek a reap pointment The position pays $4OO d year and travelling expenses
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
CIVIL WAR NURSE DEAD.

Hartford April 11.-Mrs. Mildred < Brooks Ii Civil war nurse, who served in the Army of the Potomac and possibly the last one, died at S'. Francis hospital today of pneunonia. She was born in Manunka Chuhh' Pa.,, and was 69 years old.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
HERALD EXTRA TO-DAY.

An extra edition of the Herald containing complete election re- turns, will be published as soon as possible after the closing of the polls.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
DIES IN EXPLOSION.
Press Mill of Du Pont Powder Works
 Blows Up

Scranton, Pa, April 11.-The press mill of the Du Pont Powder Works at MOosic, near here blew up today. killing one man.
 Two other men suffered slight in juries from flying debris.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
WEATHER.

Hartford, April 11.-r,or Hartford and vicinity: Gen orally fair tonight and Wed ncSday. Slightly warmer to- night.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Comparison With 1914.

The following figures show by com- parison the heavy vote of two years ago against the lighter vote today, The first column indicates the vote at lo:"0 a. m. in 1914 against today's figures at II O'clOck The last tip
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New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
In the Upper Wards.

The vote in the two upper wards of years than than the four so called republican wards and this was ac- counted for by the fact that the demo- main drive in the fifth and sixth. Whatever the result, said one of the democratic workers in the sixth we are going to cut deeply into the mayors figures in the two upper wards and probably in the third. Chairman w. J. Mangan said it was difficult to account for the unusual apathy unless the voters had tired of politics following the mud-slinging campaign preceding the republican nrima rieS
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Republicans All Work.

While Mayor Quigley had a man at his headquarters in Booths block and his workers were scattered among the wards, he was apparently depending more upon the republican town committee than two years ago. the republicans were conducting the campaign from headquarters in the National bank building and were con- stantly in touch by telephone with the wards, thus keeping track of the progress of the vote and the dis patching of automobiles
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
MACHINE GUNS BORING INTO
 WAVES OF ATTACKING FORGE

At End of Fighting Yesterday Posi- lions of Both Lines was Unchang- ed, Paris Says-TeutOns capture Twenty-Five Square Kilometers of Ground, Berlin Reports-Let Up In Assault Felt by Defenders.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Total Number Cast Hundreds Be-
 hind Mark Of Two Years Ago
UPPER WARDS IN THE LEAD
Fifth and Sixth Show More life Than Other Voting Districts, Which Used in Third?

With perfect spring weather pre- vailing and the strong sunshine eat ing up the last vestiges of the recent April blizzard, the city today is ex- periencing one of the quietest munich republicans and democrats have their organizations working smoothly and silently to poll a heavy vote Morning indications showed a marked lack of interest. At II o'clock but 2,593 votes out of a possible 7,745 had been cast of two years ago when the Quigley- Halloran battle was fought to a fin iSh.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11

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New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Leaders Say Little.

Party leaders were saying little about results. The republicans of course maintained the same attitude as yesterday, the only question with them being on the majority Quigley would get. Although extravagant claims of 2,0O0 majority were heard during the campaign, there was no such talk today. The light vote proved disconcerting to republican workers, as the weather could offer no excuse for voters staying away and there was plenty of automobiles for those who would ride.
 Both the republicans and demo- crats had troubles with automobiles breaking down A democratic ma chine broke down on Pennington avenue and B. H. Hibbards machine which was being used by the repub- licans in the second ward got mired on Chapman street and pair of Walkers horses was sent down to drag it out.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-11
Leaders Are Puzzled.

Party leaders on both sides could not account for the apparent apathy
 on the part of the voters. The re- publicans claimed to have twenty four automobiles in service and the dem ocrats about one third that num- ber Nothing of unusual moment happened at the polls, but the quick ringing of the recording bells on the machines indicated that the voters were experiencing little or no diff culty in recording their decision. The fact that the contest is cheifly be- tween the aspirants for the mayor alty and that the other candidates are on both tickets thus making it unnecessary to split the vote, accounts for much quick voting. For example if republican chose to vote for MT. Pelton and wanted to vote the remainder of the ticket he did so by pulling the democratic lever and then threw over recording lev CT Thus he voted for all his own party candidates. This is said to have been done considera bly, by both sides. The third ward was the only ward where there was much talk of splitting and this was said ii have been done in favor of Mr. Pelton.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
ADJUSTMENTS
"Little Lady in Blue" !"

David Belasco will bring Frances
Starr to the Belasco Theater next Mon
day night for her initial appearance in
a new comedy, entitled Little Lady in
Blue which is described as a story of
appealing quaintness and charm 1t is
by the authors of Grumpy Messrs
Hodges and Percyval, and is said to
provide Miss Starr with lovably girl
ish role.
The scenes of Little Lady in Blue"
are laid in France and England in the
year 1920. Miss Starr appears as an
attractive though somewht impover-
ished English girl, whose wits and
talents are employed to such good
purpose in a young protiigate's behalf
as to clothe the situations of the play
with the tenderest romance and charm.
This play. it is announced, win mark
Miss Starr's first appearance in pure
comedy since she came under David
Belasco's direction The cast includes
Jerome Patrick, Frederick Graham,
Horace Braham, Carl Sauerman, George
Giddens, Albert Andrews, Charles Gar
ry, Roland Rushton, Lucy Beaumont
and Eleanor Pendleton.
Evening star., 1916-10-12
Jack NorWorth.

Another double-star bill will be Of
fered at Keith's Theater next xveek,
when Jack Norworth will divide the
headline honors with George White
and Lucille Cavanagh. Norworth is
just back from two years in Europe,
and his act is described as IAN epitome
of the fun and song that hghtens the
gloomy side of London these times
1t is medleyof anedote. satire, pathos
and doggereL White and Cavanagh,
dancers, singers and "dressers." will
appear in "A 1916 Extravaganza of
Songs, Dances and Gowns" composed
Of six incidents. each described as "a
sartorial. scenic and spectacular mas
terpiece." Harry Tighe and Sylvia
Jason will be an added attraction in
topical songs and "f1rtatious foolery"
The bill will include also E. Merian's
Swiss canine comedians in THE Terri
torials Quartered"; Mile, Blanca of the
Metropolitan Opera Company with Ed
F. Reynard, in Before the Court; the
Leightons in THE Party of the Second
Part; Maud Muller; Wallace Bradley
and Grette Ardine; the pipe organ re-
citals and the Pathe News pictorial.
Sunday at 3 and Sis tire bill will
offer Belle Story, Edwin Arden and
the other features o. this weeks bill