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New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
TRIED REPUBLICAN CHOICE OF STATE CONVENTION 20
 PARTYLEADER IN THE FA
c. o. P. CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS.

Hartford April 12.The resolutions he
 
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  of the management foreign and domestic affairs of the for republican traditions convictions national power duty and honor
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
TORPEDO IS BLAMED
 FOR TUBANTIA'S LOSS
Also Responsible for Sinking of Palembang, Says
 Holland.

Amsterdam, via London, April 12, cil, which was entrusted by the gov- l ernment with the official investigation into the sinking of the Dutch steam ships Palembang and Tubantia has is gives in detail the particulars of the facts esta blished regarding the loss of these vessels
 With regard to the Palembang the report says:
 Three explosions took place. the first at some distance, of a drifting mine, which was fired upon by Brit ish torpedo boat destroyer After the explosion the Palembang remained undamaged. The second explosion was of a torpedo fired at short range. which hit the Palembang. This is es- tablished beyond doubt by the unani- mous statements of witnesses who saw the track of the torpedo. It could not have been fired by the British torpe- do boat destroyer because the torpedo passed some meters in front of the lat ter vessel. It is possible that the tor pedo was meant for the destroyer but, missing it, hit the Palembang.
 '"The third explosion also was a tor pedo. The first mate of the steamship clearly saw it's track approaching six lengths away on the starboard. This torpedo was aimed at the Palembang because the British torpedo boat de- stroyer was then a great distance away.
 The definite statements of the crew are confirmed by the fact that no other drifting mines were observed and the Palembang, at the time of the second and third explosions, was mo- ttonless and there was, therefore, no possibility of a collision with an an- chored mine"
 With regard to the Tubantia the re- port says in part:
 "The ship was preparing to cast an- chor at 2:20 a. m., when she was hit and a severe explosion took place in the coal bunkers on the starboard side behind the first funnel. The explo- sion caused a hole extending from the observed a streak on the water ap- proaching the Tubantia at great speed, directed at the point where the explo- sion occurred.
 From investigations made by ex- perts it is clearly shown that the pieces of metal in the Tubantias boats came from a Scnwartzkopf torpedo. Statements of witnesses and of ex- perts prove that the explosion was caused by a torpedo, fired from some distance by a submarine or 8 torpedo boat without warning"
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
REBELS ROUTED BY
 GOVERNMENT TROOPS
Fifty Killed and Many Wounded in Clash Between RevoIutionarics
 and National Soldiers.

Shanghai, April 12-Three hundred armed reNolutionaries of Hong Kong yesterday attacked 200 government soldiers at the Anglo-Chinese boNnd- HrN. As 400 men came up to rein force the latter the revolutiOnaries scattered The casualties on both sides amounted to fifty killed and a large number wounded
 The China Mail reports fighting be- tween the regular forces of Lung Chi Kuang, governor of KWang-Tung pro vince, in the Shakee district as a re- suit of which it is estimated that hundred were killed and many hun dredS wounded
 Minor disturbances in the outlying districts of Canton between revoIu- tion&ries and the regular forces of Lung Chai-kuang, governor of kWang Tung, are reported to be due to mis- understandings. which the com, manders of the respective forces arc trying to remove. The financial prob lem is becoming acute, owing to the fact that the pay of the regulars is several months in arrears.
 The revolutionaries have consented that Lung Chi-Kuang shall adminis- ter the government provisionally.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
DIPLOMATIC PALAYER
 NOT ON THE PROGRAM
No More Lengthy, Verbose Communications Wanted
 By U. s.

Washington, April 12.-Germany's note regarding the Sussex and other merchant ships which have recently met disaster was expected to reach the state department late today.
 unofficial advices from Berlin said the communication has been presented to Ambassador Gerard and would be started on it's way to Washington over the cables at once.
 While confidential advices from Am oassador Gerard have stated that the note would contain a German dis cIalmer of responsibility in the Sus- sex and' other cases, officials anXiously await it's arrival because they realize that its text may have an important bearing on the American submarine policy.
 It IS understood that a general out nhe Of the future course of the United states has been agreed upon by ad- m1n1stration officials, although final oeclsion will not be made until the note has been received, together with additional evidence collected by Amer 1can diplomats, which is due here tomorrow.
 If a reply is sent to Berlin if is said that it will not deal exclusively With any one case, but will cover the whole history of Germany's submarine campaign from the time of the Tusi- tanla down to the present and will be designed to preclude any extended diplomatic negotiations.
 Col. E. M. House. close adviser of Iresldent Wilson, is in Washington Tor the fourth time since his return rom Europe. His presence here at time when the American policy is about to be determined is regarded as significant
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Gas Bombs Used Freely.

Paris April 12, 9:5O a. m.-While bringing up endorsements to resume their attack on Le Mort Homme (Dead Mans Hill) the Germans are trying to recover the ground regained by the French in Caillette woods and to the north between Douaumont and Vaux.
 For three days the only actions on the east bank of the Mouse centered there, with the habitual preparation in heavily concentrated artillery fire, with a finishing touch in the form of a couple of hours of heavy shelling with suffocating and tear-provoking gas projectiles.
 After a bombardment with high ex- plosives lasting eight hours and the use of gas for another hour or two the Germans would attack in two col umns simultaneously on two Hanks. There was no visible diminution in their courage and ardor; neither did the French show the slightest fatigue, and the consequence is that the un- precedented carnage of the battle of Verdun goes on.
 Yesterday the whole front, beaten by gas projectiles, was overhung by 8 yellowish cloud of chlorine vapor which seemed to be suspended from the sky. When the cloud lifted the Germans bounded forward seemingly indifferent to the thick death dealing curtain of fire from the French artil- Iery. Some of them got through it, but only to find that the French had abandoned the first line trenches to allow the gas cloud to dissipate.
 German endorsements were sent up to fortify the trenches, but before they reached the line the French came back with an irresistible counter at tack and in few minutes drove out the Germans from the few points where they had penetrated the trenches.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Bandits Routed in Battle.

Torreon, Mexico, April Il, via El Paso, Junction, April 12.-Details of a five hour battle between the Carran- "a garrison at Pasaje, Durango, and an attacking force composed of Con- treras and Ceniceros bandits, were brought here today. The outlaws fled in disorder after losing seventy killed it is reported. The de facto troops lost four dead.
 The battle occurred Sunday. First reports were that the attacking force was commanded by Gen. Reyes, but it is believed, however, that he was not implicated. Negotiations have been under way for the surrender of Gen. Reyes under an amnesty grant.
 A doctor sent from here to treat men wounded in the battle, said the Contreras and Ceniceros attackers were subjected to a whitening fire from the garrison. They fled in dis order. He counted the bodies of seventy of the outlaws. Among the dead were colonel and a captain.
 After the battle word was received that Juan Lamadrid, a noted bandit was killed in a dispute over the division of loot by the Contreras ban- dits.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
SWEDISH BAPTISTS
 TO HOLD CONVENTION
Eastern District of New York Con ference to Gather at Film
 Church Tomorrow.

Delegates representing the Eastern District of the Swedish Baptist New York Conference will gather for con ventiOn at the Swedish Film Baptlst church on Elm street tomorrow. The convention will last over Sunday.
 Tomorrow night when the conven ton opens, Rev. o. w. Johnson of New Haven will preach and Friday evening, Rev. N. C. Parsons of New Haven will speak. Saturday after noon there will be a devotional hour under the leadership of F. Asklund. After a short business session Rev. MT. Parsons will give an address. Saturday afternoon there will be a devotional hour under the leadership of r. Asklund. After a short busi ness session Rev. MT. Parsons will give an address. Saturday night Rev. H. Litorin of Bridgeport will preach sermon
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
SUES TAXICAB COMPANY.
One Member of Firm Was to Leave
 For Washington Today.

Horace l. Hart, proprietor of a Main street garage, today brought suit against F. T. Grosko, alias Louis Grosko, for damages of $60 and Con- stable Fred Wrinkle attached the de- fendants taxicab for $75. The writ, made out by Lawyer M. D. Sake, is returnable before the city court on the fourth Monday of April.
 MT. Hart is suing to recover a bill for taxicab storage and repairs Burdette Elliott, who was identified with Grosko in the taxicab business, was scheduled to leave New Britain today to join the United States Army Aviation Training corps.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
BONUS TO WORKMEN
 AMOUNTS TO $3O,O0O
Bridgeport Brass Go. Distributes 'a7h Among It's 2.7O0 EmploycS in
 Keeping With Promise

Bridgeport, April 12.-ln accord ance with it's announcements maae d few days ago. the Bridgeport Brass company distributed today, Tn the pay envelopes of it's 2,1Oo employes' cash bonus aggregating over $30,0OO. Thie represents a payment of five per conf of the earnings of all employees for the months of January, Febru- orv and March and equals in amount thc quarterly dividend to stock holders.
 The Bridgeport Brass company is enjoying a period of unusual pros perity and in this manner is passing on to it's employees a share in the earnings of the company. This cash bonus is paid to all employees whose names were on the company pay roll on April 1 regardless or the length of time they have been in the cpmpany's employ.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Germans Claim Slight Gain.

Berlin, April 12, via London, 3:3S D. m.--German troops in the opera tlons against Nerdun yesterday gained some ground in Caillette woods, south east of Fort DOuaumOnt, according to the official statement issued today by the German headquarters. The text of the German official statement says: Western theater: A night sortie by small German detachment against an English position near LaBoiselle, northeast of Albert, resulted in twen- ty-nine prisoners and one machine gun being brought in. There was no loss to us.
 West of the Mouse the French vainly attacked our lines northeast Of Avocourt. In other directions they limited their efforts to a very lively artillery fire.
 "On the eastern bank of the Mouse three counter attacks on the Poivre Ridge prepared by a very lively fire caused the enemy severe loss without advantage. On two occasions the stOrlning troops were unable to pene- trate the region covered by our cur tain of fire. The third assault broke down completely before our entangle- mentS as the result of machine gun fire.
 "In Caillette wood, in spite of the stubborn defense we gained some ground at one or two places.
 'In the aerial engagements French aeroplane was shot down near Ornes, in the Woevre. The pilot was killed.
 Eastern theater: Near Garbunow- ka, northwest of Dvinsk, Russian night attacks by several companies were repulsed.
 ''Balkan theater: There is nothing to report"
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Paris Says It Has Confirmed
 Heavy Loss Of German Army
GAS SHELLS USED FREELY
Teutons Now Trying to Recover Ground Lost North of Douaumont endorsements.

Paris, April 12, 11:45 a. m.-The German assault on the Verdun front west of the Mouse was renewed this morning. Troops advanced on Caur- cites wood, south of Cumieres, using flame projectors but were repulsed the war office announced
 East of the Mouse in the Douau- mont-VauX sector, there was only ar tillery fighting.
 The text of the statement follows:
 "On the left bank of the River Mouse the Germans this morning delivered an attack on our positions at the Caurettes wood between Le Mort HOmme and Cumieres, in which they made use of flaming liquids They were everywhere repulsed
 "On the right bank of the river there has been great artillery activity between Douaumont and Vaux but last night saw no resumption of the infantry fighting at this point. A
 Tt has been confirmed that v the very violent offensive action yester- day afternoon at 4 o'clock in this sec tor, which was repulsed by us, cost the enemy heavy losses.'
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
DAVIS, AUTHOR AND
 WAR WRITER, DEAD
Dies As He Goes to Telephone and Body Is Found By His
 Wife.

Mount Kisco, N. Y, April 12.- Richard Harding Davis author and war correspondent died at his home here late last night, from heart trou- Die. His body was found early this morning and he had apparently been stricken while at his telephone
 He had gone into his library to dic- tate telegram to friend in New York city. His wife assumed, when he did not return, that he had seated himself to read and she did not visit the library until after midnight.
 Mr. Davis had been in failing health for some time and had sought quiet at his country place under the care of his wife, who was Bessie Mc- Coy the actress.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
TWO HURLED TO GROUND
 WHEN AUTO HITS POLE
Joel DoOrman Has Concus- sion of Brain-Supernu-
 merary Officer Hurt.

Joel Doorman of 25 Dwight street is suffering from concussion of the brain and Supernemerary Officer Ira B. Pierson of 27 Dwight street is laid up With body bruises and sprains as the result of serious automobile accident which occurred just west of Bigelow street on Chestnut street a few min utes before 1 o'clock today.
 Doorman, who is eighteen years old, is a brother-in7 law of Baba Jones, a Myrtle street butcher and is employed by him. This noon, as nas been his custom, he drove home In his employ er's touring car and was driving MT. Pierson back to work when the acci- dent occurred. The car had just crossed the Chestnut street railroad crossing when the rear wheels caught in the trolley tracks and in trying to right the car. Doorman lost control and it crashed with terrific force against the curb and into telegraph pole Pierson was on the running board at the time and was hurled to the pavement and rendered uncon- sciouS as was DoOrman. Both men were taken to police headquarters where they were attended by pr. Jo- scph Walsh and then taken to their homes
 The rear left wheel on the automo- bile was smashed as was the entire front of the car. Even the engine was broken and the front wheels as well. Mr. Jones carried no insurance on his machine. The car struck the tele- graph pole with such violence that it was loosened from it's position in the
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Villas Death Merely a Rusc.

Fl Paso, Tex. April 12-Masking his trail with the deluding fiction spread broadcast by Mexican peons that he had died of his wounds, Fran cisco Villa is thought by Mexican ly hidden away today in the Sierra Madre mountains while the American cavalry are pursuing a rear guard band of Villa bandits, whose strategy It is to beguile Villas pursuers away from the hiding place of their chief.
 Mexican followers of Villa say it was a favorite trick of the bandit leader when the chase became hot, for him to have the story spread that he was dead, so the ardor of his pur- suers might be dampened.
 Brigadier General Pershing has es- tablished a new base at Satevo, ac- cording to information here, but no word has come from the flying col umns of American cavalry under com- mand of Co1onels Dodd and Brown. whose pursuit of the Villa forces is said to have extended beyond Parral. There are reports that the advance columns have been forced to halt until the line of communications has been established south of SatevO.
 There is nothing official here, or at army headquarters at Columbus, to confirm a report that troops K and M, Seventh Cavalry, killed a number of Villa bandits and captured thirty-five others last Saturday south of Satevo. Military officers at Columbus do not credit the report.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
EXPLOSION KILLS THREE
WorI>mcn and Two Children Die When Powder Mill at NcmouTS. West Virginia, Blows Up.

Bluefield, w. Va, April 12-Threc persons were killed, a workman and two children, when the plant of the Du Pont Powder company at Nc- mours Mercers county, eight miles from here, was blown to pieces by four explosions early today. The force of the explosions was such that houses in the little village were wrecked. The children were killed in their home, near the powder mill.
 Four thousand kegs of black pow der exploded from an unknown cause. The property lass is $1OO, OOO
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
HARTFORD IN TEARS
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Shakes Dust of Capitol City From Heels and Courant Wccps CopiousIv

Hartford, April 12.-Col. Theodore Roosevelt who had visited his sister Mrs. CoWles at Pennington, left for New York at $40 this morning. At the railroad station a number of people were there to see MT. Roose- welt, and among them were several delegates to the republican conven- ton who were returning home in preference to attending the session in the armory
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
R0RABACK CHAIRMAN
J. Henry Reelected Head of Repub~ lican State Committee and Inmc- diately Predicts Success in Fall.

Hartford, April 12-J. Henry Ror- aback of Canaan was reelected chairman of the republican state central committee at a meeting of that body here today after the ad- journment of the state convention. MT. Roraback in accepting the re- election predicted republican victory nationally as well as statewise this fall. The choice of secretary was left to the chairman.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12

l Hopkins Clark, John T. KingH C. Maxwell.
 1 Alternates at Large-ChaH 1 Barnum, Hiram Bingham, , Bishop, John Buckley. The resolutions adopted 1 tirely with national affairs paragraph requesting the convention to declare for al conference after the Europa ir behalf of an, international to end war was written by| President William Howard n conforms to the declarationl league to enforce peace of VI is president.
 Under guidance of Senator convention business was trd with speed and harmony.
 delegates nominating candida the Chicago convention wd clined to speech making but Nention did not desire to delay George $. Russell of Haddl lacked the Mexican policy of ministration but those arouI got restless and he stopped sonal tributes were given Roraback and MT. King bI nominations.
 Organization of a new central committee had c able interest to delegates son of contests in the 12 14th senatorial districts, in mer of which Robert o. Eaton eran of 16 years service, was fifteen to eleven by Charles D- of Wallingford while in the otl trict Jacob w. Walter was rel IS to ,. There were several changes in districts, notably | the 25th where former Rep. Kneen of Shelton was chose William Holmes of that place.
 The 12th district meeting W sided over by Rep. Leavenwo Wallingford. Rep. A. w. Mar Madison offered MT. Norris na Walter Pattcn of North Hav, of Colonel Eaton. The vote ga, ris the office. He is promii Wallingford affairs. In the 1 trict meeting Dr. H. Fl. Cor NaugatuclI presided and Judge ley of Cheshire, was secretar latter presenting the name oi missioner Walter and Denis M of Orange. d proxy holder tl Walter A. Main of West Eiaver latter demanded a roll call q Walter won out IS to , with dc from two towns absent.
 New state Committee.
 The new state committee foll districts:
 1. j. N. II. Campbell, Hart
 ,. C. A. Goodwin, Hartford
 3. R. D. Bone. Hartford.
 4. w C. Cheney, Manchest
 ,. C. T. Treadway Bristol.
 G. C. ". klett. New Britain
 7-F. F.. Healey. Windsor l
 S--I. NJ. Ullman, New Hav,
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
LIVELY DISPUTE EXPECTED.

Washington, April 12-The sugar bill, passed by the senate late yes terday by vote of 40 to 32, went to a conference of the two houses today, where a sharp controversy over the measure is in prospect. The bill is 8 substitute for the house free sugar repeal resolution and would extend the present duty of one cent a pound on sugar until May 1, 1920.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
SPEAKER SIGNS UP.

Cleveland, O., April 12.-Tristam Speaker signed his contract with the Cleveland American league club at noon today and will appear in the lineup this afternoon in the opening game. Details of the contract were not divulged.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
BRITISH NOTE HELD BACK.

London, April 12, D. m.-The British governments reply to the American note respecting restrictions on maritime trade is still held back, and the belief is growing in diploma tic circles that it may have to be again revised.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12

Dugald McMillan, the Main street merchant, is being considered as one of the delegates to the progressive na- tional convention in Chicago. Mr. Me Milan is a member of the state com mittee and attended the meeting in Hartford today.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
STRIKE IN BRIDGEPORT.

Bridgeport, April 12-Asking T wage increase from 34 to 40 cents an hour prcSSmen of the American Gra- phaphone Co.,, struck today. Manager John F. Hansen declares $50 men are out. The men are unorganized No formal demands have been made
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
PROGRESSIVES CONVENE.
DugaId McNIiI.an May Be Sent As
 Delegate to Chicago.

Hartford, April 12.-The progres- sive state convention will be held at New Haven, Monday, May 8, at 1 D. m, at WadsWorth hall, to elect seven delegates and seven alternates to the progressive national convention in Chicago. June '.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
NEW SHIP IS SUNK.
Senator, English Vessel, Falls Wit,,-
 in Range of U-Roat.

London, April 12, l D. m.-Llo%dS announced that the Senator new British steamship of 3,497 tons haS been sunk. It is believed all hands have been saved.
 The Senator was owned Tn Whltby.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12

Mrs. Johnson is 23 years of age and is the wife of Emil Johnson. The couple have not lived together for three years, it is said. The Bristol authorities state that Mrs. Johnson has had a somewhat checkered career and this is not the first time she has been in court.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
Resolutions Adopted cred Anti-ROOsev Tone - Roraback,
 King and Maxwell { As Delegates to Oh "BCb" Eaton Is ID
KLETT RE-ELECTE|
 THE STATE COMM

Connecticut c. O. r. Invites Cedcrs to Return to RaIl demnS Underwood Tariff sons Policy on Mexico aI| Preparedness and Intd Court of Consolidation.
 Hartford. April 12.-The can state convention today following delegation to the convention in Chicago in Jt At Large-J. H. Rorabacl
New Britain herald., 1916-04-12
NEW BRITAIN WOMAN
 IN SLAVERS' CASE
Mrs. Hilda Johnson, 23 Years Old, Held by Bristol Police for
 Superior Court.

Bristol, April 12--Edward Daley, 25 and Charles Munson, 23, of Water bury were held under s1,000 bonds each for trial in the superior court on charges of using women for im- moral purposes, after a city court hearing here today. The young men were arrested last night together with Mrs. Hilda Johnson of New Britain and Mrs. Calla Camp of Wa terbury. The former was held for the superior" court under $500 bonds and the latter was sent to jail for 90 days It was alleged that tho four had been living here together.