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New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Campaign in Macedonia.

Sofia, via London, Nov. 1.-The following account of the campaign in Macedonia was issued here officially today:
 South of Lake Presba our cavalry repulsed an attack made by two ene- my detachments. On the whole front from Lake Presba to the mouth of the Struma there were favorable patrol engageme and the usual artillery fire which, though intermittent, was more lively. In the Cerna Bend our artillery by it's effective fire caused several explosions among enemy bat teries. Attacks by enemy infantry at the villages of Rahova and Barakli- Juma were repulsed easily.
 "All was calm on the Aegean coast" /"
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
PrOgreSsiveS Help Wilson.

London, Nov. II, 10:10 a. m.-The Manchester Guardian attributes Pres ident Wilson's success to the rallying of sufficient number of the progress sive votes which Roosevelt gained in 1912.
 ''It seems a small thing,' this news paper continues, "but yet it may in- dicate a new epoch in American polit- ical life. The progressive movement arose entirely independent of foreign politics.
 Many progressive votes given Will son arc given with the mental reser- vation that they will not be antagon istic to democratic candidates, unless Wilson confirms the faith of the pro- gressives b consolidating what is still only tentative. If he does that he will have established himself as the ab letsetaoi shrdl cmfwy vbgkqj vbb ablest statesmen since Lincoln, and he may be destined to play a part in the achievement of peace which will give him a place in world history"
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Huehes' Lead Down to 29S.

St. Paul, Nov. 11.--With 38 pre- cincts missing out of the 3,O48 in the state- Charles F. Hughes plurality early today remained at 543. The vote was: Hughes 17S,212 Wilson 177,669.
 According to records of the previous election the missing precincts polled about 400 votes, and to these must be added the 2,1O0 ballots cast by the state soldiers in Texas, and the mail vote of travelling men.
 No reliable estimate of the mum Der of absent voters has been made and the result of the guardsmen's vote cannot be known before next Monday.
 3,O17 precincts out of 3,04S in Min nesota give Wilson, 177,632; Hughes, 178,2S5. Hughes plurality 653.
 3,019 precincts out of 3,048 in Min nesota give Wilson 177,658; Hughes 17S,305. Hughes plurality 647.
 The official count of Ramsey county given out today shows an error in the first report by which President Wilson gains 34S votes. The total now is: Precincts 3,019 out of 3,O4S: Will son, 178,007; Hughes, 78,305. Hughes plurality 298.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
BATTLES IN THE SKIES
Berlin Reports Success Against Brit
 fsh in Two Conflicts and London Tells of Rout of Hostile Air Fleet.

Berlin, Nov. II, (By Wireless to Sayville) The following announce ment is from the admiralty.
 'tOn the. morning of Nov. 10 Ger man battle plane attacked two Brit ish biplanes between Nieuport and Dunkirk. It shot down one and forced the other to retreat.
 'In the forenoon three of our bat tleplanes met superior British squadron off Ostend and attacked it immediately. After 8 combat the enemy was forced to withdraw. Our machines returned to their base, hav- ing suffered insignificant damages
 The British war office announced last night that 30 British airplanes had encountered a hostile squadron of 30 to 40 machines which was dis persed after a battle during which six of the hostile machines were ob- served to begin to fall, out of control although they were not seen to fall to the ground. Nine other German airplanes were said to have been driven down in damaged condition as result of various encounters. The bombardment of Ostend and Zee brugge it was announced was attend cd with Satisfactory results'' Seven British machines were said to be missing.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
G0ETHALS OUT NOV. 15
Governor of Panama Canal Zone to Be Placed on Retired List of Mill Men.

itary Men.
 Washington, Nov. 11-Major Gen. eral George w. Goethals. governor of the Panama Canal Zone, will pass into the retired list of the army on his own application, dating from Mo- vember 15 next. Army orders today show President Wilson has approved his application for retirement, after forty years service.
 The order of retirement affects only General Goethals' military status and does not operate to relieve him from duty as governor of the canal zone, but is preliminary to his retirement He probably will be succeeded by Lieut.. Colonel Chester Harring, en- gineer corps now acting governor Col. Harring was sent to Panama to familiarize himself with the work several years ago. General Goethals had intended to retire as soon as the canal was in full operation, but with drew his resignation when slides in terfered with it's operation.
 He has been selected by President Wilson as chairman of the eight-hour commission, which will review the ef- feet of the Adamson law. It has been understood that General Goethals de- sires to free himself from canal duties and rest before taking up his new task
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
PLOT TO DEFRAUD JAPAN
Investigators Says His Country Has
 Been Cheated Out of Vast Sums of
 Money By American Exporters.

Pittsburgh, Nov. 11-A plot to de- fraud the Japanese government out of vast sums in duties on shipments to that country has been uncovered in the United States, according to s. Oyama, secretary of the department of agriculture and commerce of the imperial Japanese government, who is now in Pittsburgh. Activities of sev eral suspects in Pittsburgh are close ly looked into, the secretary said, and the matter may be laid before United States officials.
 It is said shipments to this country particularly from the industrial cen- ters, have been greatly undervalued and Mr. Oyama is convinced some high officials in Japan are implicated in the alleged tariff frauds as well as Americans.
 Secretary Oyama left here today for New York where he will hold a con- ference with the collector of that port. He expects to go to Canada, where there are said to be ramlhca- tiOns of the alleged frauds.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
WILL NOT ADMIT DEFEAT
 UNTIL ALL VOTES ARE IN
Declares Committee Is in Same Posi- tion as State Workers, Who Arc Waiting for Complete Returns from Doubtful States-Says Chance of Fraud Today Is Less Than What It Used to Be.

New York, Nov. 11.-With Repub- l1can National Chairman Wilcox still awaiting the official count in close states before conceding the defeat of Charles B. Hughes in the national election, the latest returns today in the close states of California, Mime sota, New Mexico and New Hamp- shire still presented on their face no change affecting the presidents ma- jority in the electoral college.
 Chairman Wilcox Is again on duty at the republican committees head quarters today but said he had noth- ing to add to his statement yesterday, in which he announced that the re- election of President Wilson would not be conceded until after the off, cial count in California and perhaps other close states.
 Chairman Vance c. Mccormick of the democratic national committee left today for his home in Harrisburg, Pa.
 Statement By Wilcox.
 Later Chairman Wilcox gave out this statement:
 'The national committee is not raising the cry of fraud nor is it go- ing out searching for fraud We have received any number of cOmmu unica- tions, signed and unsigned, by tele- graph, letter and by telephone alleg- ing fraud, from all parts of the coun- try, but in all cases the communica- tions are referred back by us to state officials for investigation.
 3"The national committee is simply in the same position as state officials, who are waiting for the result of the the official count and whose duty it is to certify which electors have been chosen"
 MT. Wilcox added that he believed there is much less opportunity for fraud now than there used to be.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
VICKERS GUN CHOSEN
Rapid Firer Manufactured by Colts Patent Fire Arms Company Adopted for United States Army.

Patent Fire Arms Company Adopted
 for United States Army
 Washington, Nov. 11-The board made up of Army, Navy, and Marine Corps officers, ana of civilians, ap- pointed by Secretary of War Baker to report on the type or types of ma chine guns best suited for the United States has recommended the inn mediate purchase of 4,600 Vickers guns. The boards report has been approved and the Bureau of Ordinance will proceed at once to award the con- tracts. Ihe department has $1O,OOO,- GOO available for the purchase of these guns.
 The Vickers gun is made by the Colt Patent Firearms Manufacturing com rany, at Hartford, Conn. The guns will cost about s1,0oO each, according to a rough estimate. The Colt com- pany has been selling practically it's entire output of Vickers guns to the Entente Allies since the war began. but a new plant Is expected to be in operation about January 1, next.
 The board divides machine guns into two types, light and heavy, each of which has a definite sphere of action in wartime. The Vickers gun. it holds, meets every requirement. for Eeavy guns, but lighter rifle will not be recommended without additional tests.
 The report shows that S,O15 heavy and 9,26S light guns will be required to equip the regulars and National Guard, on a basis of six rifles to a regiment, and with adequate reserves. Ii is recommended that congress be a asked to supply funds for the pur- chase each yearsof enough guns to equip new units of either service added under the National Defense act.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
BuIgars Foil Attack on Danube Bridge

Sofia, via London, Nov. 11.-"There is no change of importance in Dob- rudja', says an official statement from the war office today. Near the Tchernavoda bridge our artillery com pelled enemy units which had pushed forward to the left (west bank) of the Danube to retire toward Dunareav.
 "On the Black sea calm prevailed.
 Along the Danube there was ar tillery fighting in many sectors. Near Gieuegevo Austro- Hungarian moni- tors captured two Rumanian barges laden with $500 tons of petrol.''
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
VICTORY COST HILL S5O7.
And Baldwin Spent S525 to Lose
 Electoral College Place.

Hartford, Nov 11.-Former Gov- ernor Simeon E. Baldwin, spent, as a candidate for presidential elector on the democratic ticket, according to the return which he filed today to the office of secretary of state, s525.
 Hill who was elected to congress in the fourth congressional district, says in his statement that his expenses amounted to $507.
 Tyler D. Davidson, treasurer of the Democratic town committee of Bethany, spent s20 and Frederick E. Whitaker, treasurer of the republi- can committee of the fourth ward, New Haven, says the expenses amounted to $500.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
WILSON CONTINUES 10 LEAD GRANITE STATE Still Has 63 Plurality Hughes Ahead By 653
 in Minn.

Concord, Nov. 11.-President Will son received a plurality of sixty three votes over Charles E. Hughes in New Hampshire, according to certified re- turns from all except one small pre- cinct made public by Secretary of State Bean today
 In arriving at this figure, MT. Bean announced, he included in the Wilson total 2S9 votes cast for him in Ward 2, Dover, but omitted by error from the certified returns and by accepting as probably correct the newspaper re- turns from Dorchester, the missing precinct, which had not reported off, cially.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
A. s. OF M. E. IN SESSION.
At Least 1,5OO in Attendance at New
 London.

New London, Nov. 11.-The Ameri- can Society of Mechanical Engineers is holding a joint section meeting here today and there is an attendance of at least 1,50O members most of them coming from Worcester, Prov tdence, Boston, New York and New Haven. After luncheon they boarded boats, part of them going to the New London ship and engine plant and the other in the harbir to inspect the submarine tenders Bushnell and Full ton and several submarines. The greater part of the visitors will leave the city about o'clock this evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
New Mexico Gives Wilson 2,1S4.

Santa Fe, N. M., Nov. 11.-Presi- dent Wilson led Charles E. Hughe hes in the unofficial New Mexico returns early today by PISA votes with 29 of the 63S precincts missing. These pre- cincts were small and widely scat tered.
 Late returns on congressman gave Walton, democrat, a lead of 1,776 in 542 precincts. For senator, A. A. Jones, democrat, had a lead of 3,695 with sixty precincts missing.
 In the gubernatorial race De Baca, democrat, led Bursum, republican, by 1,O50 votes with 11S precincts not re- ported
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
THE KINGDOM OF ARABIA.
Telegram Announces Formation of
 Nation With Capital at Mecca.

Washington, Nov. 11.-Formation of the new kingdom of Arabia, with Grand Hussein Ben Ali as monarch and Mecca as the capital, was re ported to the state department today in an undated telegram from Mecca signed by Sherif Abdullah, minister or foreign affairs. The Arabia natioh' Abdulla said, would henceforth De an active member of the society or hd tions and confidently looked forward to recognition by the United states The new kingdom resulted, ne Salo' from a unanimous meeting or the notables of the country, who thfe" OIL the yoke of the committee or unloh and progress at ConstantinopIe.
 The request for recognition IS eA- of the new foreign minister ana httle of the circumstances surroundLnS 'ile proclamation of the kingdom.
 The request of recognition IS eA- pected to me met much the same way as every other governmental change during the war.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Ex-POSTMASTER DEAD.
Charles E. Mason of Danbury Victi1
 of Apoplexy.

Danbury, Nov. 11.-Charles B. Md san. clerk of the city court and former postmaster here, died suddenl at his home in this city last evenirI of apoplexy. He was born in Danbu1 "A years ago. He was for severa terms superintendent of the water dd partment, had served as first select man, was postmaster from 1895 1899, and for seven years was genera deputy collector of internal revenu for New England. He was also member of the Masonic Orders an other fraternal organizations.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Russians Badly Damage Constanza.

London, Nov. II, 12:22 D. m.-The Russian bombardment of the Ruman- ian Black Sea port of Constanza is said by Reuters Petrograd correspond ent to have inflicted great damage. Reservoirs of benzine and naptha were exploded and the resultant fires, famed by the wind, spread rapidly and burned for two days. There were no means of controlling the flames, as the Rumanians had removed the fire apparatus when they evacuated the city.
 The despatch says Bulgarian shore batteries were silenced and that heavy losses were inflicted on the garrison.
 A German airplane which attempt ed to lombard the Russian squadron was brought down. The pilot and ob- server were captured
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Record Popular vote.

Washington, Nov. iI:-oecreia !, Tunulty today sent the following tel gram to President wilson at William town, Mass: z,.
 More complete returns snow tn .o,, bova received the largest vo o1,er cast for a candidate for u ,,residencv, You have received near a million more votes than were ga for both Taft and RooseVeIt Tn l9l Your gain over 1912 is three times 1nuch as was ever gained by a Pres dent running for reelection.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Allies RepuIsed Near MOnastir.

Berlin, Nov. Il, by wireless to Say ville-French and Serbian forces yes terday made several attacks against the Teuton positions eact of Monastir and in the heights north of the Cerna river, in southern Serbia, but were re- pulsed with heavy losses says today's German official statement. Only at one point to the south of PoIog, were the attackers successful in entering the most advanced German positions.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
CUMMINGS IS SILENT
Declines to Discuss Report That Cam paign Worker Had Promised to Re- veal Information of Corruption.

Bridgeport, Nov. 11.-Homer S. Cummings, states attorney for Fair field county, which rolled up a large republican plurality in sharp con- trast to the returns from the seven other counties of Connecticut, would not discuss today the report that, following the announcement of plans to probe election practices in Bridge port, an election worker had prom ised to reveal information of corrupt practices here.
 MT. Cummings spent this morning in his office in the Fairfield county court house. Beyond reiterating his declaration of yesterday, he would not discuss the developments of his inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
RUMANIAN TOWNS
 SEEN IN FLAMES Teutons Thought to Be Quitting
 COnStanZa and TChernaVOda MACKENSEN'S GRIP SLIPPING Berlin Claims Exhaustion Has Brought End to Drive by Anglo-French on Somme-AIIies' Losses Said to Be Heavy.
MACKENSEN'S GRIP SLIPPING

London, Nov. 12:1O p. m.-A Bu- charest despatch as forwarded from Rome to the Wireless Press reports that Field Marshal von Mackensen's s retreat in Dobrudja is continuing and that the Bulgarian population is fleeing from Dobrudja to Bulgaria.
 The despatch says that the great fires have been observed in the di rection of the Tchernavoda and Con- stanza, the termini of the railroad between the Black Sea and the Dan ube and that it is thought possi ble these towns have been set on fire pre- paratory to their evacuation by the Teutonic forces.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Congress Concerns President.

Williamstown, Nov. Preside Wilson ignored politics today to main quietly with members of family here. Several hundred tel grams congratulating him on his election arrived this morning
 The president plans to leave he shortly after o'clock today by tra for Rhinecliff. N. Y. where he " board the naval yacht Mayf1ower a trip down the Hudson to New 10 city. He is due to arrive in Was ington Sunday night.
 President Wilson is not concern over the refusal of the republic campaign managers to concede ! reelection. The chief thing worryl him IS the political complexion of | next house of representatives becau of it's effect on his plans for leglsl ton. He has not yet received m information on this point
 After his return to Washington morrow the president will take up \ ficial business and in the near lHtul will begin the preparation ol December message to congress.
 The president took snort this morning. On his return FTP night he will be given a receptloi Albany.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
NEW COPPER RECORD.

New York, Nov. 1.-The copper market remained very firm, with large inquiries from France reported, the second largest ever received in this market A sale was reported at 32 l-4 cents November shipment, a new hlgh high record. For first quarter lead ing producers were asking 29 l-2 to 31 2 and second 20 to 30 cents. Iron was unchanged.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Not Quite So Dry.

Portland, Ore, Nov ll.-An eit discovered in the returns on J "bone dry prohibition arrlenuins ena reduced the majority in it's taYor approximately one thousand Voees day. It was apparent, however 4 11,I if had been carried by more 'n1 5000.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Lines Taken at Point of Bayonet.

Berlin, Nov. Il, by wireless to Say vflle.-German and Austro-H Hungarian troops on the northeast front in Pennsylvania, says today's German of fcial statement, yesterday made suc- cessful advances Several entrenched Rumanian lines were taken at the point of the bayonet to the west of the PredeaI-Sinaya road.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
.Jananese Press Pleased.

ToEio, Nov. 1.-The reelection of President Wilson is welcomed by the Japanese press which praises his peaceful disposition and believes his continuation in office augurs we'll for the further continuance of American and Japanese friendship.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
Two Towns Reported Recaptured.

Eagle Pass, Texas, Nov. 11.-De facto government troops under Gen. eral Murgia have recaptured Parral and Santa Rosalia according to re- port received here today. This report said a message signed "Murgia" stating that these towns were recap tured, was received last night.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
SVpPIY SHIP STRIKES.

Washington, Nov. 1l.-The navy supply ship Culgoa struck an ob- structiOn off Purto Plata, Santo De- mingo today and lost her propeller according to a radio report reaching the navy department. The vessel was not believed to be in any danger.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
DefenSeS, Nine Miles in CirCumfer-
 ance, Being Enlarged and Barbed Wire Being Installed
BANDIT LEADER IN DANGER
 OF CAPTURE BY CARRANZA
1.-Two Columns of Government Troops Start North to Cut Off Pancho- General Trevino Claims to Have Plenty of Ammunition to Use in Case Outlaw Decides to Make Him B Visit.


 Chihuahua City, Nov. 1.-The . division of troops under General Murgia it is officially announced here today, has begun to advance north ward from Escalon in two columns. One column is said to be proceeding up the line of the Mexican Central railway repairing the track, while the other consisting of 5000 cavalry men, is paralleling the track on a hunt for bandits.
 Military authorities state that Villa. Is near the Durango border so that this movement will cut him off from the north or in the event of his escape northward, place him between the forces of Murgia and the cavalry that General Trevino would despatch from Chihuahua.
 The temporary notifications en- circling Chihuahua City, nine miles in circumference, are being enlarged and strengthened. double row of barbed wire entanglements has been con- structed outside of the infantry trenches while within three strong earthen redoubts are being built.
 Santa Rosa, the hill dominating the approach to the city, is fortified and armed with seven large calibre guns
 General Gonzales Cuellar, in charge of the Notifications, commands 5000 men. mostly veterans of the siege of Ebano, which held out seventy-two days against a Villista force double it's size.
 General Trevino states he has plenty of ammunition for present uses, in cluding shells for the artillery, which is commanded by Colonel Sanchez. His cavalry force of 4,0O0 men is equipped with machine guns and is held here ready to take the field at the first warning. There is also ma- chine gun to each infantry battalion of 300 men.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11

Bridgeport, Nov. 11.-1t became known here this afternoon that United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy came here from Hartford this morning. Attempts to locate him thus far have been unsuccessful. It is assumed he is here in connection with the Cummings inquiry.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
woman Elected to Congress-

Helena, Mont. Nov 11'--Latest . turns today assure the election 10 q erass of Miss Jeannette Rankin publican.
New Britain herald., 1916-11-11
WILSON CONCERNED |
 ONLY BY CONGRESS
Chief Executive Anxious Regardil Its Complexion As His Legislati Program May Be at Stakc-W Soon Prepare December Messagc Is Assured by Latest Returns.

San Francisco, Nov. 11.-An anal sis by democratic leaders of the po ular presidential vote in San Francis failed to give much encouragement the claim of the republican std central committee that split electc al vote would result from scratchi of democratic electors. In this city | low democratic elector, Mrs. Carl l.. Tyler, received 77,S30 votes, or All behind Francis J. Heney, hi with 78,241. If the same ratio shot be maintained throughout the sta it was said, Mrs. Tyler would be a proximately 2,466 votes behind head of her ticket. The prese democratic plurality, however. 3,278, leaving the republicans apprc imately 800 short of even one elect
 Louise Clark, low republican els tor, ran PAP votes behind Brittt high, with 63,130 votes in San Fra cisco.
 Eighteen precincts still were mi ing early today from the state to of 5,S70, with the possibility tl unofficial state count would not complete before the official canva which begins Monday.
 Unofficial returns show both an liquor amendments decisively beat although managers of the dry ca paign refuse to concede this as yet