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New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
FATHER AND GIRL SLAIN; POSSE SEEKING MURDERER
 WHO IS HIDING IN WOOL
Y. M. C. A. TO OBSERVE
 ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY
E. c. Carter To Tell Of Association Work In Europe During Pres
 ent Struggle.

Final arrangements are being made at the Y. M. c. A. for the observa- tion of the thirty-second anniversary of the association, which will be held next Sunday in the South Congrega- tional church. The festivities will start at 6:30 o'clock with a light luncheon in the banquet hall. Arthur Rugh who recently spoke at @ bus mess mems supper, will deliver d short address on his work in China. After ward 300 members, under the leader ship of Physical Director Warren s. Slater, will march to the church in a body.
 E. M. Wightman, president of the association, will preside at the exer cises. The members will be seated in the center aisle of tllc church and the remaining seats will be open to the general public. General Secretary c. H. Barnes will present his third re- port and the speaker of the evening will be E. c. Carter.
 Mr. Carter is a New Englander, a graduate of Andover and O. Harvard. He was general secretary of the assO- citation at Harvard and it was under his leadership that the association took on it's present aggressive form. For several years he was at the head of the Student Movement of North America and for two terms has been at the head of the association work of India, the second largest field in the world.
 AS soon as the war broke out he took a score of the best secretaries from India and went with the troops to the war zone, where he has spent most of the last two years.
 He was recently decorated by King George with @ very rare gold medal for his services to the United King dom. He is a speaker Of much more than ordinary ability and comes with the first recent story of the war and the association work for the troops.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
NEW CONNECTICUT, TUESDAY 2, 1916
JUDGE CASE DECIDES
 CABIN APPEAL CASE
Brother of Local Man, Cut Off With $1, Appeals Then Runs Short
 of Funds.

Judge William s. Case, presiding in the superior court this morning, awarded a judgement in favor of the appellee in case of Robert c. Cabin of St. Clair, Mich, who appealed from the decision of the probate court in admitting the will of his late brother, Paul Cabin, of this city. Paul died early in December leaving the bulk of his estate of Mrs. Anna Kohler of this city and Max Taubert of Stam- ford. The Michigan man was cut off with $1.
 When the case was called for trial this morning, Attorney A. w. Upson, representing MT. Cabin, presented some unusual conditions to the court when he read a letter received from his client early in April which con- tained the information that, owing to his circumstances, he would be un- able to stand the expense of the pro- ceeding. Attorney Upson asked for advice regarding the disposition of the case, and Judge Case stopped any further proceedings by handing down the decision in favor of the appellee. Klett & filling of this city represented the appellee.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
Suspicion That We Have UlteriOr Motive in Keeping Troops There
BAKER SENDS INSTRUCTIONS
Scott and Funston Told What Steps to Take in Negotiations With Obre- gon-EXcitemcnt in Brownsville Rains Hinder Supply Trains.

Washington, May 2.-Generals Scott and Funston at the Mexican border today had further instructions from Secretary Baker on which it was expected they would resume ne- gotiations with General Obregon, Carranza' war minister.
 These orders, telegraphed last night, do not alter the administra- tons attitude toward maintenance of troops in Mexican territory, it is asserted. The precise nature of the messages was not disclosed by officials. They were prepared by Secretary Baker after conferences with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing in response to inquiries from General Scott concerning the ad- ministration's attitude, it is thought.
 Although no formal demand has been made by representatives of the Ge facto government for the with drawal of American troops, E1iseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador designate, in discussion with adminis- tration officials here, is laying en- phasis on the declaration that longer occupation by American troops is re- ducing the de facto governm ent's authority.
 After conference with Secretary Lansing yesterday MT. Arredondo explained that the suspicion is grow ing among the Mexican people that American soldiers are remaining now for some other purpose than to pursue Villa Bandits. He stated that there is no doubt Villas power is completely crushed, even if the bandit leader is not dead. Conse- quently the Americans have no good reason for continuing their occupa- tiOn, he declared.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02

Landers referred to as "the father of the p1aygrounds," and Comptroller M. c. Webster, first president of the club, who, in that capacity, did much toward eIevating the club to it's pres ent importance. When on account of the stress of duties in other capacities, MT Webster was forced to resign, he allow ed his name to .,e used as men- Der of the board Of Giirec: 0rs even to tbe present day, although long since 3 resident of HarWintOL, when callIng on local friends has made .IIuiries as to the progress Of ihe organization which honored him by selection as its first president,
 The gathering today was also fea kured by the attendance of Mrs c. B. Stanley, Mrs. c. E. Wetmore, Chief R. M Dame, in the past, have taken an active interest in the work of the club, and who occupied seats at the head table. Other occupants of chairs at this table were P. Corbin, F. G. Platt, H. L. Judd of Minneapolis, Rev. Warren F. Cook, pastor of the Methodist church.
 Boys Sing for Diners.
 Prayer was offered by Rev. W. F. Cook. A pleasant surprise was given the gathering when, under the direc-
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New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
New Supply Problem.

Columbus, N. M., May 2.-HeaVy rains falling over north ern Chlhua- hua confronted American military authorities with a new problem in the transportation of supplies to the Mexican front. Operation of the motor truck supply line was inter l,upted because of the inability of five trains to make their way from Colonia Dublan, 120 miles south of the border
 A large detachment of infantry which was being prepared here to cross the border will not march to- Gay, it was said. However the men have been heavily equipped, and it is believed they will be sent shortly to strengthen General J. J. Per- shing's shortened line of communi- cation.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
Rounding Up Snipers.

Dublin, May 2, 12:02 a. m., via London 1O:45 a. m.-SOldiers are com pleting a thorough search of the city, and it is hoped that within a few hours they will account for the last of the snipers and small bands of rebels which has been creating a ii- version in the neigh bOrhood of Bal1' s Bridge. This band was subjected 10 artillery fire on Monday afternoon.
 A few of the rebels are holding out. Train communication is still in terrupted.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
Rebel Leaders Said Alien Troops
 Would Land on May 2
TO BE TRIED IN ENGLAND
Military Authorities Decide to Remove Prisoners Away From Scenes of Battle-AlI Classes Represented in Those Placed Under Arrest,

Dublin, Monday, May l. via Lon- not led badly, we were misled,'' said a captured rebel officer last night His remark uttered almost in a tone of remorse at having participated in the Sim F'ein revolt, was made as he was stepping aboard a steamer at North Wall quay to be taken to England. He was one Of the party of 4S9 prisoners of all ranks who were captured on Sunday.
 The military authorities decided to send the prisoners to England for trial in order that they maye be away from the prejudice and anger of per- sons of the places where they re- voted, killing civilians and soldiers. When the correspondent, who was permitted to go aboard the vessel, in- terrogarated the prisoners he gath cred they had no idea, when they were ordered to assemble at various centers on Easter Monday, that the leaders had ordained that day for the declar- ation of the Irish republic. They reached the meeting places with ra- 'AOAAo Ao1 O1ily SlSIII HOuIS, III IllS US- lief that they were merely to carry out practice maneuvers as they had done on other occasions.
 'We found large supplies of am- munition, piled at the meeting places" said one of the prisoners, "and re- ceived strict orders to defend our po- sitions. We were told it would be nec- essary to hold out only until May 2, when foreign troops would land and join us in fighting the British.
 The prisoners included representa- tives of all parts of Ireland. For the most part they were men of good physique.
 The uniforms of the officers were so like those of the British army that in the darkness it was difficult to dis tinguish them. Two of the prisoners, who were dressed as men, undoubted- ly were woman.
 Most of the men were fatigued al- most to the point of exhaustion. They were provided with the same rations as the troops escorting them.
 AS the column marched through the city from Richmond Barracks to the quay many persons gathered at windows. There were few cheers and some waving of handkerchiefs. One of the spectators, who seemed to voice the feelings of many others re- them, even if they have done a crazy thing? They have been brave, and they are our own flesh and blood.'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02

Two rousing speeches delivered at the noon day luncheon of the Boys club campaign today struck a chord campaign workers and from now un- til the end of the campaign Friday it Is felt that the teams will have re- newed energy in carrying their mis- sion in the quest of s35,OOO. The speakers were ex-Mayor George M.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
OLDEST YALE GRADUATE
Dr. David Fish Atwater Passes Away
 At Springfield, Mass, Home At AGe of ety-cight-Graduated in 1889.

Springfield, Mass, May 2.-Dr. Da- vid Fisher Atwater, aged 9S, oldest graduate of Yale University, died to- day at his home in this city. He was born in North Branford. Conn, Oct 29, 1917 and graduated from Yale College in 1899 and from Yale Medical School in 1S42. For the past 32 years he has made his home in Springfield, coming here from Bridge bort Conn. He leaves two children, Mary E. and Charles B. Atwater, both of this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
BICYCLIST RUNS DOWN MAN.

An aged man, who gave his name to Officer Clarence Lamphere as James Simins was run down near the cor ner of Main and Court streets by an unknown bicyclist this noon. Although the old man was slightly injured, the bicyclist did not stop to learn how badly he was hurt. MT. Simins was taken to his home by his son.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
Police Killed in Ambush.

Belfast, Monday, May 1, via Lon don, May 2, D. m.-One of the most tragic affairs of the rebellion was the ambushing of a party of police in County Meath by rebels, with the re- suit that ten of the police were killed, eighteen wounded and the rest com pelled to surrender.
 The police were proceeding in mo- tor cars to Ashourne, where the rebels had attacked police barracks, when suddenly at junction of roads the in surgents, who were hiding in ditches, discharged a fusillade into the midst of the official party. The police took cover, and a battle lasting nearly five hours enSued.
 When virtually all the police had been either killed or wounded the rebels closed in and forced the surren- der of the survivors. The police had exhausted their ammunition before finally giving up the fight.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
MAG APPOINTED.
Selected for Corporation Cs
 City of Meriden.

I. Henry Mag of Meriden of N. E. Mag of this city, V appointed corporation col Meriden by Mayor Joseph A
 Attorney Mag is one of t best known young lawyers. product of Yale law school been practicing since 1907 years ago he was assistant pr attorney in Meriden and he active interest in the social ness life of the Silver city. been assistant corporation since January 1.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
THREE DIE IN RIOT.

Pittsburgh, Pa, May 2.-Ihree men were killed and seven wounded when the mob, which has been attacklns manufacturing plants Ill the 1urtle Creek and Monongahela district throughout the day charged the Ihlr- teenth street entrance Of the Edgar Thomson Steel Co.'S plant at Brad dock this afternoon.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
POSTMAN IN COLLTSl

A. M. Peterson, a rural postman living at 68 Sout driving his delivery automo lided with H. Dayton Humpl tom obile at the corner of West Main streets this Neither car was damaged.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
BanditS Reported.

San Antonio, Tex. May 2-Although the report that Villa bandits have crossed into Texas at Lajitas has been revived. it was not given ere dence at army Headquarters here tc- day. Detachment of American troops sent to Lajitas to investigate found no trace of bandits.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
WRITES FROM BATTLEFIELD

Mrs Jennie Bassett, matron at the hospital, has received letter from Miss Margaret M. Dougherty, l nurse serving on the battlefields of France. Miss Dougherty is a grad uate of the local training school for nurses. Her letter is brief and to the point the most expressive sen tence being i've are still fighting the Kaiser
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
GERMANY'S ANSWER IS
 TO BE SENT THURSDAY
May Make Proposals for New Rules-VOn BuelOw for
 Peace.

Berlin, May 1, 4:30 p. m. (Delayed) By wireless to Tuckerton.-Almost simultaneously with an announce ment from German headquarters that James w. Gerard, the American am- bassador would leave headuuarters today for Berlin, a lengthy despatch was received at the American em- bassy here from Washington.
 Ambassador Gerard was immediate 1y advised by telegraph of the receipt of the message, but he could hardly have received the text of it before the time set for his departure from head quarters. R.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02
George A. and Sybil Petit Thompson Victims of sane Jealousy on Part Man Who Was Infatu| With Latter But WI Love Had Been Spurn4
DOUBLE MURDER All
 HOME OF EARN

lowed to Live to Bury Her Ia
 Slayer Well Supplied With Vel
 Including Revolvers and DyTA
 Thompson, Conn.,, May 2.-q A. Pettis, a Well-to-do farmer, aH daughter, Sybil, were shot to in their home here today. lA sheriffs and a posse are searchiB surrounding country for John a man of about 45, who is ca with the shooting Refusal oz daughter to receive his attentR believed to have been the motA the shooting.
 Pettis was about. 50 years oH his daughter, who taught sch$ North Grosvenordale, was abou2
 Escapes to Woods.
 Elliott made his escape to thH ward toward the Rhode Islan E line and into a thickly woodedR where it was thought he mightH place of concealment.
 An alarm was sent out by tel throughout the district and a was soon organized under sheriffs and started the hunt f@
 Elliott was employed at a horM near the trolley station here, people driving from the outlyiE tricts were accustomed to lea# horses when taking the trolle| Miss Pettis had been in the Il leaving her horse there 1on hg to North Grosvenordale, and M who is said to be regarded as given indications of degenera@ @ attempted to pay attentions to M his advances had been repulsdM
 Mrs. Pettis, who was in anotl@ of the house at the time of th8 ing, is the only member of the left.
 Had Two RevoIvers.
 Elliott, armed with two I'd s9A appeared at the Pettis home # and when the farmer stepped @ the kitchen door opened fire # Elliott, it was said, had pr W cut the telephone wires to a call for help being sent o M
 Pettis dashed back into tn fA& Elliott firing several shots af through the kitchen door: al ss other through a window. Pctt W ed upstairs to get his rifle b M dissuaded by Mrs. Pettis. haG followed him into the hu XII firing after him, and fatally BY ing him.
 As the firing was going O Pettis came from her room hallway and was wounded 8 abdomen. She ran into her crying, John shot me, I am and a few minutes later q dW father, who had gone to hen ance was found dead beside FL
 Mother Shows Nerve
 Mrs. Pettis confronted Ell he stood with sm oking revolS asked him not to shoot hel wished to bury the others dead.
 Elliott, according to Mrs told her she had nerve" ad he did not mean to shoot W and then disappeared.
 Outside the house was i'd travelling bag containing tw Sl vers two large dirk knives Of brass knuckles and two s dynamite.
 The country eastward i & wooded and it is believed Fl that course in the hope of hiding place. An alarm was by telephone through the w trict and the posse was 500 ized and in pursuit of him.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-02

London, May 2, 10:55 a. m.-A de- spatch to the Exchange Telegraph company from Amsterdam today says:
 Diplomatic circles in touch with Germany believe that the reply to the American note will be delivered on Thursday, but that it in all probabi1i- ty will not be in the nature of final reply. They expect that Germany will make counter proposals regarding the establishment of new rules for sub marine warfare.
 Ambassador Gerard arrived in Berlin early this morning.
 Tt is suggested in political circles that the king of Spain will be asked to arbitrate between the two countries on the question of submarine war fare"
 Paris, May 2, 2:35 D. m.-A Havas despatch from Berne says that Prince Won Buelow, former German chan cellor, has returned'fro Switzerland to Germany and is using all his influ- ence in favor of concession by Ger many of the demands presented in the American note concerning sub- marine warfare.
 The prince also is urging a collec- tive protest by all neutral states against the tightening of the blockade by the entente allies, the despatch says.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-19
TEUTONS MAKE GAIN
SOUTH OF SOMME
Enemy's Attack Near Biaches
Partly Successful, Says
Paris Official Report.
LA MAIsoNETTE HOLDS OUT

Paris, July lS,-The Germans made
an attack last night on the French line
south of the Somme and gained
ground in the vicinity of Biaches, the
war office announced today.
The statement says: -.....
South of the Somme the Germans
attacked yesterday evening and last
night our positions from the village
of Biaches as far as La Maisonette.
Notwithstanding repeated efforts,
which cost them heavy losses, they
were not able to obtain possession
of La Maisonette. German detach-
ments spread along the canal on the
east side of Biaches, where the fight
ing continues.
"On the left bank of the Meuse a
surprise attack against our trenches
at Hill 304 was repulsed by our fire.
On the right bank of the river the
night was marked by fighting with
grenades in the vicinity of the Chapel
of Saintc Fine and west of Fleury.
The enemy was repulsed everywhere.
There was active artillery fighting in
the region Of La Laufcc and Chem
ois.
THE German attack was delivered
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-19
Wilson Asks Senators to Pass
Child Labor and Workmen's Bills

Vice President Marshall entered the
presidents room.
The conference concerned the legis-
lative program and the time of ad-
journment of congress, which the
democrats have tentatively fixed at
August 10.
The president, it is understood,
urged that the child labor and work.
mems compensation measures be in
cluded in the imperative legislative
program. He sought TO bring about
an arrangement that would not delay
adjournment, as he wished to begin
the campaign not later than Septem-
Der J..
Mr.. Wilson was besicged for an cx-
PLANTATION Of his visit.
1T is simply matter of program,
declared the president. Il wanted to
see several of the senators about a
legislative program and thought it
would be SIMPLER to come here
rather than call them to the White
House." N.Y..
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-19
Ancient Order Of
Hibernians Meets
At Boston, Mass.

Boston, July 18.-Fifteen hundred
delegates from all parts Of the United
States and Canada attended solemn
high mass in the Cathedral of the
Holy Cross today, marking the for
may opening of the fiftieth biennial
convention of the Ancient Order Of
Hibernians and the Ladies' Auxiliary.
Cardinal William II. O'Connell of
this city, presided, with the Rt. Rev.
Dennis J. O'Connell, bishop Of Rich
mond, Va, and national chaplain, as
celebrant.
Mass was followed by a joint ses-
sion of the two bodies, at which
number Of addresses were made. The
speakers included Joseph Mclaughlin
OF Philadelphia, national president of
the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and
Mrs. Helen Ryan Jolly, national
president of the ladies' auxiliary.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-19
Subsea Liner Is Expected to
Sail on Return Trip Soon

Washington, July l8.-Thc allied
embassies here expect the German
underwater liner Deutschland TO
start on its return voyage at any hour,
probably within day or two. 1t was
made clear today that the embassies
have made no protests and prbabbly
will make no further move until after
it has sailed.
Agents of the allies have pointed
out to the embassies that the CORE
spondence Of Captain Franz Won Pa
pen, the withdrawn military attache
Of the German embassy mentioned a
Paul Koenig in connection with the
plots to destroy the Welland canal.
No attempt has been made, however,
to identify Captain Koenig of the
Deutschland as the same man.
Eight members of the crew of the
Deutschland were shown through the
White House and President Wilson'S S
offices today. The sailors took turns
sitting in the presidents chair. They
Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-19
EX-MOOSERS AVOID
DRY CONVENTION
Meeing at st. Paul Becomes
Prohibition Revival and
Love Feast.
Foss MAY BE NOMINATED

St. Paul, Mimi, July lS.-John NJ,
Parkers rallying cry to surviving
progressives, and his call, issued last
Saturday for new national conven-
ton Of the, party in Chicago August
S was blamed by prohibition leaders
here today for the collapse of their
plans for a great "get-together" con-
ference, at which they had hopes to
enroll scores OF prominent progress
sives, republicans and democrats.
Instead Of a "get-together" event,
the meeting became prohibition love
feast and revival services. The lead
ers had expected such men as Will
liam Allen White and Victor Muir
dock of Kansas, Judge Albert D. Nor
toni Of St. Louis, and perhaps Colonel
Parker, himself, to meet with them
and pledge their affiiation with the
prohibition party.
None of these appeared today.
"They are afraid to Join with US
until they know we intend to go after
the votes with ticket every progress
sive can support conscicntiously,"
said Chairman Hinshaw. Mr.. Hin
shaw indicated an intention to re-
double his efforts to induce the
Parker convention to endorse the
ticket which the prohibitionists will
nominate here this week.
Eugene Foss returned to the list
OF nomination possibilities today with
a telegram to Mr.. Hinshaw in which
he said he would give the nomna-
ton every consideration
Having received no reply to the
telegram, he and National Commit
teeman Patton sent last night to John
M. Parker asking whether he would
accept the vice presidential nomina-
ton, H. P. Farris of Clin:on, Mo-,
treasurer of the prohibition national
committee, inaugurated a boom to-
day for DR.. Ira D. Landrith of Nash
vile, Tenn, for president and Miss
Ada Brchm of Chicago for vice pres
ident.
DR.. Landrith is tho first choice OF
many delegates for vice presidential
honors, with William Sulzer, J. Frank
Hanly or Mr.. Foss as the presidcn-
tial candidate.
The "gct-together" meeting was
given up principally to speeches
prophesying victory for the prohibi-
ton ticket in 1920 if not this year
Eugene Chafin OF Tucson, Ariz.,
acted as temporary chairman and
James NJ. lngersoll of Poeatcllo,
Idaho, the only representative OF an
other party who answered the the call
Of the "drys" for the "get-together"
meeting, was permanent chairman.