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New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
DAUGHTERS GATHER
 FOR THEIR CONGRESS
President Wilson Among Those Scheduled to Address D. A. R.

Washington, April 17.-Deleg gates from throughout the country were in attendance at the opening session here today of the twenty-fifth continental congress of the Daughters of the Am erican Revolution. Activities of the congress will take up the entire week.
 Addresses of welcome by President Wilson and Mrs. William Cumming Story of New York, president-general, were the outstanding events on to- days program. Other speakers in cluded Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Newell B. Woodwork, president-gen- eral of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, and w. I. Lincoln Adams, president of the New Jersey Society, Sons of the Ameri- can Revolution.
 A feature of the congress will be discussion Wednesday evening of na- tional preparedness.
 The subject will be discussed by Hudson Maxim and other noted au thorities. During the meeting the Spirit of Patriotism, impersonated by Miss Katherine Egleston, will ask questions on preparedness. Motion pictures on America unprepared" al- so will be presented.
 Although no high officers of the so- ciety are to be elected at this years session a contest is said to be develop ing for the position of corresponding secretary general. Ten vice presidents general and one honorary vice presl- dent-general are also to be elected. The election will be held tomorrow.
 Aside from the sessions of the con- yention the daughters will have a busy time attending various social func- tiCns arranged in their honor. Chief among them is a reception by Presi- dent and Mrs. Wilson Thursday alter noon at the White House.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY.
Stanley Memorial Church Has ApprO- Driate Service on Tenth Birthday.

Special services were held at Stan ley Memorial church yesterday in observance of the tenth anniversary of the church. Rev. J. E. Rees. the pastor, delivered a special sermon, 'The Church As a School for Char acter,'' and made particular refer ence to the anniversary. Appropriate music was rendered by the choir and Mrs. Charles Marshall and Miss Mary Williams rendered vocal solos. Two of the church members, who did not wish their identities disclosed, pre- sented the church with a pulpit.
 The church has very hourlsh1ng membership list at present, it having increased from seventy to 14o mem bers during the pastorate of Rev. MT. Rees. There are 175 members in the Sunday school. forty in the Junior .Endeavor society and the Boy Scout troop of the church is very active. A Ladies' Aid society, which is doing very energetic work, is also affiliated with the church.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
MISSION CLOSES.

With services of an impressive na- ture, the two weeks mission at St. Joseph's church was brought to a close last evening. The church was filled to the doors with the male members of the congregation who, throughout the past week, nave Kept up an attendance of record propor- tions. Following the sermon last evening, there was the renewal of the baDtismal VOWS. each of the con- gregation standing with lighted candles, and the bestoWing of the papal blessing by the missioners. From all angles the mission was success and Rev. Patrick Daily feels pleased with the results attained.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
MEXICAN VERSION
 OF PARRAL BATTLE
Army Officer Alleged to Have Ad-

mitted Responsibility by Enter
 ing Town Without Permission.
 Mexico City, April 16.-The war office received despatch today in which further details are given Of the Parral affair It was asserted an army officer of the American force admitted his culpability for entering the town.
 According to the despatch, the American army officer, colonel in charge of the First Regiment, in a conference, with the municipal presi- dent admitted he had entered the city without permission but claimed he had sent an orderly from the town of Zaragosa, requesting permission to enter, and that, receiving no answer and the orderly not returning, he went to investigate. The American officer expressed regret at what had happened, and the American troops and constitutionalists are working in complete harmony
 The despatch also says American troops have ceased their movement southward until such time as the ne- gotiations between the United States and Mexican governments are ter minated
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
JOHNSON GOES TO JAII

When court adjourned this ing one case had not been dispot neither the prosecutor nor the officers noticing that John R. Jc sitting in the prisoners pen. Jc was charged with non-suppor was given an impromptu trial judges office adjacent to the room. He was sent to jail for days in lieu of being able to fl a bond of $500 to pay his wife week for a year.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
Columbus Raiders to Be Tried.

Columbus, N. M., April 17.-The six wounded Mexican prisoners brought here a week ago from Ell Valle, Mex, charged with complicity in the Villa raid on Columbus, were pronounced we'll enough to travel today and were taken to Deming, N. M., where they were turned over to the civil authori- ties. The six, said to have been wounded in the sortie made by Amer ican troops across the international line immediately following the raid, were abandoned by Villa in his flight south.
 Headquarters is awaiting news from Colonel W. c. Brown of the Tenth cavalry, who yesterday asked Consul Letcher at Chihuahua City to have an aeroplane sent to Santa Cruz near Parral, to carry dispatch on Nsfn occurrence last Thursday night. It Is believed by officers that Colonel Brown may have report on a second engagement in the vicinity of Parral.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
ELECTION EXPENSES.

Election expenses were filed today by the following: John Tomassewski s5; Lincoln Odekirchen, $5; Arthur K. Spencer, s5; c. P. Wainwright, $5; Anton J. Steiner, $5; Arvid H.. Nero, s5. The following had no ex- penses, w. H. McKirdy, H. A. Lock- wood, George Schenk, w. l.. Hatch, c. N. Hubbard, F. J. Witkin, and l.. E. Agard.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
City Hetns
We don't sell all the shirts in New Britain but We sell the best. Wilson's.

We don't sell all the shirts in New Britain but We sell the best. Wilson's. -adVt.
 William c. Kranowitz is spending a few days with his parents in this city. MT. Kranowitz is a student at Columbia University.
 Only the best at Wison's.-advt.
 More for less at Besse-Leland's -advt.
 Only the best at Wilson s.-advt.
 Hillcrest church tonight.-advt.
 Miss Margaret Dobson of Stanley street returned yesterday after weeks visit with relatives in Tor rington.
 Mrs. William T. Schofield of Spring field formerly of this city underwent an operation at the Springfield hos pital Saturday.
 Hillcrest church tonight-advt.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H., will hold a special meeting tonight at o'clock in St. Mary's school hall to take action on the death of Mrs. Thomas Pagan.
 More for less at Besse-Leland's -advt.
 Mrs. John Mcguire of 5S0 Arch street is entertaining the Misses May Mcguire and Marietta Cashen of Meriden. Both young ladies are stu dents at New Haven Normal school
 Your neclzwear always at Wilson's. -advt.
 Only the best at Wilson s.-advt.
 More for less at Besse-Leland's -advt.
 pr. Herman Strosser has been ap- pointed administrator on the estate of Loretta Strosser.
 Morris Kotkin has sold to Mollie German property on Willow street.
 Marie Squilliacote has filed notice of intention to sell her stock of gro ceries at 21O Oak street to Cesare Bal ducci.
 Samuel F. Hall has filed notice of intention to sell his store at 39 John street to George Smith on May 1.
 The engagement of Miss Mary Gregory of this city to Frank Mon kano of Hartford was announced at a dinner given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Felix Gregory last evening.
 A special meeting of Court Colum- ba, D. of C., will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Electric hall, to take action on the death of Mrs. Catherine Pagan.
 Clan Douglas, O. S. C., carpet bowls team will play the o. U. A. M. team tomorrow evening in o. U. A. M hall. On Wednesday evening the clan will play St. Elmo lodge, K. of P. team in Judds hall.
 John Kiniry is assisting at the Com mercial Trust Co. during the Easter vacation of the High school.
 Miss Gertrude Pilz, stenogra pher in Easter in New York.
 Rev. pr. S. G. Ohman has purchas- ed new touring car.
 Mrs. Katie Juk of 59 East Main street complained to the police this afternoon that one of her boarders calls her bad names and when she tried to eject him he threatened her with a knife. She was referred to the prosecuting attorney.
 A marriage license has been grant ed to Edward P. Augustus of Bris~ tol and Harriet K. Scofeld of Pleas ant street The wedding will take place Thursday evening.
 Drs. John and Fred Lee of New York were the week end guests Of T. Frank Lee.
 A marriage license was issued to- day to Maurice H. Johnson of 12 South Burritt street and Helen Me- Milan of Forest street. The wedding will take place on April 24.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
NO ACTION ON BRANDIES.

Washington, April 1.-The nomi- nation of Louis D. Brandeis to the su- preme court was considered again to- day by the senate judiciary commit tee without action. Another meeting will be held Wednesday. The contest is very close and there are indications that the nomination may be reported to the senate without recommenda- ton, leaving the next step in the fight for the senate itself.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
NEW DEPARTURE ACTl
All the Other Local Securities R Quiet During the Day-But
 Activity Noted.

New Departure stock was the active issue on Hartford Exc today and that held sway at 1 with no stock to be purchased.
 Other securities remaine5 qu the following prices: Bristol 69 15 -70h; American Brass, 27 Colts, 782-787; American Hart 122-124; North & Judd, 104-105 Britain Machine, 79-S1; Union featuring company, S0-S2; ' Bemont-Pond, 16S-171; Stanley "A 1-2-75; Landers, Fray & Cla 62; Peck, Stow & Wilcox, 31-3: tional Surety 230-232.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
Clarence GuStafSOD.

The funeral of Clarence Gustafson was held from his parents home on Clark street at ? o'clock yesterday af- ternoon and at 3 o'clock from Erwin chapel. Rev. G. F. Pihl conducted the services and interment was in Fairview cemetery. Brothers of the deceased acted as pallbearers.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
$1OO, 900 CLEVELAND FIRE.
Flames Rage Unchecked in Six Story
 Wiltshire Building.

Cleveland, O., April 17.-A fire broke out in the six story Wiltshire building on West Superior street late last night and was still unsubdued to- day. The fire started in the basement in a stock of wall paper and the flames reached to the fourth floor, but was so stubborn all efforts to quench them failed.
 Twenty firms occupying the struc- ture are losers to a total of $100,000.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
MORE TEAM CAPTAINS.

The subcommittee in charge of the team work in connection with the Boys club campaign held a meeting this morning and the following addi- tions were made to the list of team captains: Johnstone Vance, w. w. Le- land, G. s. Talcott, Joseph F. Lamb, V. B. Chamberlain, Peter Crona, Har- ry c. Brown, Walton H. Meagley and F. H. Holmes.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
BURGLARS MAKE RICH |

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, April Burglars ransacked the home o William Nelson in Academy
 this city, and obtained silverw the value of considerably more $10,000, according to announce made today by Sheriff Conklin.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
Miss Ellen Curry.

The funeral of Miss Ellen Curry of Summer street was held from St. Mary's church this morning at g o'clock Rev. J. E. Fay offiCiated and interment was in the new Catholic emetery.
 The pail bearers were Michael and T. H. O'Brien, Thomas Price, Corne- lius Curry, William Lenehan and Jo- seph Hogan. The flower bearers were B. c. Collins and F. w. Johnson
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
STRIKE IN MERIDEN

Meriden, April 17.-Constr work on some new factory bui here was partially interrupted
 by a strike of union laborerI strikers are asking for an incre wages from $2.25 to $2.50 q daI
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
FALLS OFF MOVING CA

Frank Nevdomski of 157 street was badly cut and bruised the face and head this morning| he jumped from a moving car neI White Oak station. He later plained to the police, saying thS conductor had neglected to ste! car and advised him to jump wanted to get off. .....
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
HARTFORD GETS $679,5S7.

Hartford, April 1.-The city of Hartford received today from the state treasurer a check for $679,5S7- AT, this being the share of the stock tax of one per cent. which the treas urer collects and distributes among the towns. The tax is paid by banks and insurance companies.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
Miss JeruSha Marshall.

Miss Jerusha Marshall, who was a teacher in the New Britain High school during the first years that the late John H. Peck was principal died last Thursday at her home in Mil ford. She was 70 years old and was we'll known to many of the older High school alumni in this city.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
MACHINISTS JOIN STRIKE.

Syracuse, N. Y., April 17.-Union nachinists in four large local plants joined the strike for an eight hour day today. There are now 2,500 men out. Charles Sehle of Philadelphia international organizer, is here direct ing the strike and says that by to- morrow all of the 4,00O union ma- Chinists will be out.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
DEATH.

BERGSTROM--in Schenectady, N r., April IA. 1916. Stone J. Berg strom. Funeral services Tuesday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock. at the parlOrs of Taylor, Modeen, 2O5 Main street. Hartford, Conn. Burial in Zion Hill cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
DIR. IRWIN SHEPARD DEAD

Winona, Minn., April 17.-Dr Irwin Shepard, secretary of the National Education association from 1893 to 1912, died here today of heart dis ease. Dr. Shepard was born at Skan eateles, N. Y., in 1843.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
TOSS TO SPEAK IN HARTFORD.

Hartford, April 17.-Former Gov ernor Eugene S. Toss of Massa chu setts will address the state convention of the prohibitionists in Unity hall here on the evening of May 17, ac- cording to an announcement made by State Chairman Hohenthal today.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
VILLAS DEATH IS
 NOT CONFIRMED IN
 NEWSFROM MEXICO
Continued from First Page

additional information. rs last re- port from Consul Garcia at Fl Paso said he was seeking confirmation.
 State and war department officials refused to comment today on General Pershing's report of the Parral fight, which is much different from the yer sion transmitted by General Carranza to support his suggestion that Ameri- can troops be withdrawn. The Amer lean report shows that Carranza troops not only joined in the attack upon the little detachment of Americans but followed them several miles as they withdrew to avoid a clash. The ma tority of the MeXicans killed are re- ported by General Pershing to have been Carranza soldiers, one of whom was an officer.
 It was indicated at the state de- partment that further details will be sought from American officers before reply would be sent to General Car ranza.
 - The reply to the Carranza proposal for withdrawal was still in preparation today. It will outline the terms under which the United States will discuss the withdrawal of it's forces and until report of Villas death has been con-
  would be made.
 It was reasserted today that should the body be identified as that of Villa the expedition would come out of Mexico at once. No instructions have yet been sent to Consul Latcher of General Pershing, however, as to the Identification to be required. None will go forward until these officials transmit some report
 Await News From Letcher.
 Washington, April 17.-Unof1icial reports that the body of Francisco Villa had been dug up from a two weeks old grave by nephew of Gen eral Carranza and was being taken to Chihuahua City, focused attention on American Consul Letcher at that place. Officials looked to him to throw light on the authenticity of the many reports regarding Villas death and also to promptly identify the body If possible.
 If the bandit chief is dead the Am erican troops will be recalled from Mexico, according to official announce ment. President Wilson and Secre- tary Baker had before them today the first direct official information of the attack on American soldiers at Par ral. It was report from Br1gadier General Pershing, and while it reliev- ed fears that the American cavalry force had been wiped out, it indicated that the incident was far more serious than was at first supposed. The re- port said that 300 Carranza soldiers 1oined civilians in the attack. The casualties were two Americans killed and six wounded, including Major Frank Tompkins slightly wounded; forty Mexican soldiers killed and one civilian wounded.
 Latest developments in the situa- tion were read with keen interest by congressman, who realize that they death of Villa would end all further diplomatic negotiations over Carran- za's proposal for a withdrawal of the American forces in Mexico.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
CONSUL BURNED orr

St. Pierre, Miq., April 17.-The building containing the office of the American Consulate was destroyed by fire of undetermined origin early today. All of the consuPs official documents were saved.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17

With black satin bathing suit cut Russian blouse and girdled with red patent leather belt goes this pictur- esque cap of best quality red rubber, shirred over the ears. It is finished with a rubber rosette and dangling taSSel.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
NAVAL BASE IN SUDA BAY.

Athens, April 16, noon, via Parls, April IT, 12:30 a. m.-The entente <a1lies have esta ablished a naval base in suda Bay, on the north coast of the Island of Crete.
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION

FOR SALE-Cow manure Call at 47 Sunrise avenue. A. Ahlberg.
 4-17-d3x
New Britain herald., 1916-04-17
FINANCIAL NEWS
NEWS FROM MEXICO
 ENLIVENS MARKET
Shares Of Companies Operating
 There Make Initial Gains

New York, April 17.-Wall Street, 10:30 a. m.-Latest advices from Mex ico formed the basis of strength at the opening of today's stock market, shares of companies operating in that country making initial gains of 5-8 to points, with Mexican Petroleum as the foremost feature. United States Steel and Crusible Steel, Amer ican Zinc, U. S. Smelling and some of the war issues also rose a point or more and Mercantile Marine prefer red as well as motors and coppers were materially over last weeks final figures. New York Central, Union Pa clfic and Canadian Pacific rose mate rial fractions
 Wall St., Closing-PartiaI recover les from lowest prices attended the dull dealings of the final hour The closing was irregular.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tons furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Fix change. Represented by E. w Eddy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-11
WAGON BRUSHES BOY PLAYING IN STREET
Little William Pinney Seriously In- jured When Run Over by
 Heavy Oil Wagon.

William Pinney. S-year-old son of w. B. Pinney, and who lives at 1915 West Seventh street, was run over and seriously injured yesterday after noon about 4 o'clock, at Hickory street. and Sixth avenue, by a heavy oil wagon of the Gay Oil company.
 The lad, who is somewhat deaf, was playing in the street, pushing a wheel contrivance, when he was struck by the wagon. He was bad ly bruised and his left thigh bone was broken, when the wagon, heavy itself, and containing about 200 gallons of oil, ran over him. He was carried to his home, whence he was taken to the Florence sanitarium in the Hol- derness ambulance.
 At the sanitarium last night, it was stated the lad was resting easy and without pain. It was stated also that his condition is serious, but not neces- sarily fatal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-11
Lakeside $. I. \.
 Meets This Afternoon

The program for the Lakeside School Improvement association, which meets at 3:30 o'clcck this afternoon at the schoolhouse. in regular session, will be as follows:
 Music, Miss Georgia May Maupin.
 "Tho Real Socialism," (share your blessings), responsive ouotations by members cf the association
 Vocal selection. Miss Eugen;a Puddephatt.
 Reading, What Shall I Give" Miss Nellie Leach.
 Violin duet, Master lrank Tomlin- son and Miss Willie May Toney.
 Chorus, America.
 Free will offering for the Jewish Relief fund.
 Tea will be served bv Ms. John II. Alexander, Mrs. Walter Denver, Mrs. John H. Mccain and Mrs. I. Harvey Means.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-02-11
RIVER IMPROVEMENT
 ASSOCIATION MEET
Plans Being Made for Conference a: Milskogee to Decide cn Vigorous
 Work for Betterment.

The Arkansas River Improvement association will hold an important meeting at Muskogee, Okla, On some date between February 2S and March 5 according to announcement made yesterday, the various officers of the organization having been called upon
 c fix the definite date. to suit their convenience. ........,., It is the purpose of the organiza- ton to make a strenuous fight in be- half of the continuance by the fed3r- al government Of improvement and maintenance work by the govern ment. and in this connection lSecre- tary E. B. Bloom of ths chamber of ,comner cree, who is vice president Of the Pine Bluff district of the associa- ton yesterday wrote strong letter to the president of the organization, HI. F. Auten at Little Rock.
 Tn his letter, MT. Bloom urged that the association invite railroad of ficials in the territory affected, to meet with the organization at Mus kogee, to the end that such con ference as would result might decide on a campaign that would be even mere effective than would otherwise be the case. MT. Bloom suggested that the railroads are vitally inter- es.ed in river improvements, in pro lection from floods, and as thsy have been studying such matters for many years. they are probably in position to lend great aid to the campaign to be made by the river improvement association.