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New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
SUES FOR $45,000
 WON IN ROULETTE
Russian Munitions Buyer Denies
 He Owes Any Such Sum

New York, May 19.-Papers filed in the United States district court yesterday tell of a mysterious game of roulette in which Nicholas Ria bouchinsky, a member of one ol the oldest and wealthiest families in Rus sta, may have 1ost$45, 1000 somewhere in this city. The Russian came to this country on October 2S last on business, having to do with a project for building intuition plants in his native land. He was quoted at the time as saying that he was authoriz- ed to spend s20,OO0,0OO.
 Riabouchinsky in his affidavit filed in the federal court through the law firm of Weschler & Kohn of AZ Broadway, claims legal exemption from any debts that he may have in- cured in a game of chance. He raises this point in answer to suit for $45,O00 brought against him by Tlmoth J. McKenna, whose name, habitat and business are not re- Vealed in the papers.
 Plaintiff Reticent Too.
 In his complaint MT. McKenna is equally reticent about the basis for his alleged claim against Riabouch- insky. He simply sets forth "prior to January 19, 1916, the plaintiff and defendant had dealings together and the plaintiff and defendant met and had settlement of their several ac- counts, in which it was decided that the defendant owed the plaintiff $45,000. J. Ward Toilette, attorney for McKenna, refused f1atly to give any further details concerning the suit or reveal theidentity of his client.
 The sum and substance of Ria houch1nsky's answer is that he does rot owe McKenna any money in the first place, and that even if he does he is not obliged to pay it. After denying all the allegations in the complaint Riabouchinsky says: On January 19, 1916, the defendant and plaintiff engaged in a game of chance known as roulette, which was the only transaction ever had be- tween the plaintiff and the defendant, and the defendant is informed and believes that the dealings between the plaintiff and the defendant referred to in the complaint were the game of chance, and the defendant alleges that all said transactions and all and any accounts between the plaintiff and the defendant were wagering | contracts without consideration and | void.
 After the bringing of the suit Ria | bouchinsky and his Italian wife left their suite in the Hotel Knicker- booker and went to live at the Hotel Vanderbilt. telephone call put in for him at the hotel last night | brought a response in English tinged with foreign accept. When the suit was mentioned, however, the person On the telephone, who had admitted that he was Riabouchinsky, insisted
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

bigger opportunities than are found in Plainville.
 Rev. B. A. Dent, the district su- perintendent, has advised the official board that Albert M. Belyea, a stu dent in theology at Wesleyan univer- sity in Middletown, will be in charge of the church until a resident pastor is named.
 While he came here a few weeks ago. Rev. MT. Weller made 9, most fa- vorable impression on the members of the church and they looked for big results from him. He came to Plain vile from Scotland where he has been serving as a U. s. vice consul. The minister has been accustomed to working in larger places and he re- quested the general conference to transfer him to a pastOrate of more importance.
 His successor is well known here. Durng the period Rev. A. A. Houck served as pastor, MT. Belyea was called on several times to supply the pulpit He is a capable preacher and is we'll liked by Plainville Methodists. His home is in Maine. At commence- ment exercises next month he WILL receive his diploma from the unlVor- sity and it is expected that he will look after the local church at least unilt the next conference.
 Numerous pleas of the highway commissioner for relief rom the aust which covered the West Main street macadam have sOftened the heart or that official and despite the fact that the high price of petroleum products makes the purchase Of oil Tor use on the streets almost impossible, tank of the coveted fluid has been sent to Plainville and today workmen began sprinkling it on the highwy connect ing this town with Forestville.
 The street has been in Wretched shape and the merchants were great Iv annoyed because of the clouds of dust which were swept into thelr places every time a gust of wind spent it's fury on the macadam.
 Highway Commissioner Bennett had informed the selectmen that oil cost so much this year that the state couldn't afford to use it on the roads but after much persuasion he agreed to send a small quantity here.
 The oil was spread on the road sparingly but even the small Quan- titv used is sufficient to lay the dust
 
 which to live for few weeks anyway
 Club Gets Speakers.
 Rev. Bernard Mccarthy, a PIain- vile young man, who is now assist ant pastor of St Patrick's church in Hartford, has accepted an invitation to be one of the speakers at the an- nual banquet of the Young Mems Catholic club to be held at Lake Com- bounce on June 8. There are several Plainville members in the club and the town will be well represented at the affair
 Other speakers will be Judge Thomas F. Ryan of LitchfeId; Mayor T. C. Murphy of Norwich and Former Senator T. J. Malloy of Hartford.
 To Wed Bristol Girl.
 Announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of William
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
BUILDING BOOM 1 FOR KENSING7ON
Construction Awaits Only open- N .,
 ing Of New Factory - .
JONES ON TRAFFIC DUTY
Dynamite Man in New Role as Ar I bitter of the Road-Barbers Will z Have Holiday-Fish Dealer
 Meets Disaster,

Kensington is promised a building boom this summer despite the high price of construction material and the scarcity of labor providing the Monarch Stitch Tire company, which bought the old wheel shop and an- nounced that it was going to do some real business, gets busy and equips the plant with machinery and starts work. Thus far the only signs of coming activity is the brick walled factory and a large painted sign, an reuncing the, firms name and the nature of the business engaged in. Inquiries have been frequent of late as to when business is to start and in this connection a party of New Britain men were in town this morn ing.
 The Hardware City men own a tract of land in the vicinity of the factory and announced that they would let contracts for a number of . dwelling houses provided they were j. given satisfactory assurance that the tire company really means business. Whether they secured this inforna ton could not be learned as the fac tory office is locked and no one was about to give information of an official character
 Anniversary Celebration
 Court Matta bessett, F. of A., No. 187, celebrated it's sixteenth anniver- sary at Foresters' hall last evening. The event was largely attended and greatly enjoyed. Following a brief business session, George Green took charge of the entertainment feature and proved that it was in capable hands. All the past chief rangers were present and responded to calls by the toastmaster. Brief talks were also given by Bernard Moore, treas urer of the court, and Dr. R. M. Griswold, the court physician. There were songs by John Thompson and MT. DuLucy. The entertainment closed with refreshments and a social hour.
 Night Traffic Cop.
 E. R. Jones, known to many Berlin residents as Dynamite Jones'" is enacting a new role these days. Since the trolley company began work on Warrington R:dgo recon structing the line the highway has been in bad shape and it has been necessary to maintain a cross-over between the new construction and the point where the laborers are engaged. The automobile traffic is heavy through Warrington village and to provide against accidents the trolley company has secured Mir. Jones to act as night traffic man at the danger point. Despite the fact that Worth tngton is an ancient and ordinarily
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

that he couldn't understand English.
 We don't even admit that we owe $45, 1000, or any debt at all, said Walter T. Kohn of the Russians law firm in reference to the suit against their client last night. We don't, however, deny that there was a game. To illustrate our position, I might state the case hypothetically: You are a foreigner, knowing nothing about the English language or games of chance. We play a game and when we get through I declare that you owe me s45,0O0. You merely reply that you do not
 Connected With Newspaper.
 Nicholas Riabouchinsky comes from Moscow, where he is associated with his brother Paul in the pro- Dawn of the Nation. His brother is the president Of the Russian I'm perial Council and the Moscow stock exchange. Nicholas Riabouchinsky came here via. Harbin, Corea, and Japan, landing at San Francisco. On his way to this city he stopped at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh to buy fac tory material. He made the pur- chases, it was said, as the representa- tive of a group of Russian capitalists who were making preparations to build the intuition factories in Russia.
 Arriving in this city in January, 1916, he continued to receive bids on factory materials. In an interview he also professed an intimate know ledge of the European war Situation. He predicted that the Russian army would work it's way into the heart of Germany and that the latter nation would be forced eventually to give up Poland and Belgium.
 RiabOuchinsky is a stalwart, heavily bearded man with the man. nerisms of a Frenchman. Both here and in Russia he is known in art circles as a connoisseur and a col lector of old masters. He brought with him to this country thirty paint ings, which formerly belonged to Prince Golincheff- Koutousoff, secre- tary to the Dowager Empress, Marie Feodorovna. This entire collection, including SOdomas Holy Family With St. John,' was sold for s31.S5O at the American Art association's ex- hibition in the Plaza Hotel on April 26 last.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

c. Fuchs of this place, and Miss Helen Irene Herold of Bristol.
 The couple will be united in we'd lock next Wednesday, the ceremony to be performed in Bristol. They will reside here.
 Brief Items
 Pierce and Norton have made ar engagements to open the dancing sea- son at the Lake Compounce pavilion tomorrow night. Special cars will be run to the resort until Memorial Day when the formal opening will take place.
 Mrs. Frank Usher of this place was elected a vice president of the New Britain Choral union at the meeting of that organization held last evening"
 The Business and Improvement as- sOciation's cleanup campaign showed continued progress today when the town teams moved to the section west of the railroad crossing to gather up the refuse collected on the various properties. Several cart loads of rub bish were taken to the dumping grounds during the day.
 Reports of the satte convention held during the week at New Haven were presented at the meeting of Sequassen lodge, l. o. o. F., held last evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
A zQAx1A v HIN 4N>V w S TRUMBULL LEADER
 OF BUSINESS MEN
Elected Association President at
 Annual Meeting NEW METHODIST PASTOR

Various Committees Present Interest
 ing Reports-Benzon Agrees to
 Again Serve as Secretary-Rev. w.
 Waldo Weller Transferred to Illinois.
 John H. Trum bull was chosen pres- 1dent of the Business and Improve ment association to succeed Frank T. Wheeler at the annual meeting held last evening in. the court room in the Town building. MT. Wheeler had served as head of the organization for the past two years and he was anX- 1ous to be relieved of the duties. His successor has been hard worker for the association since it was formed nearly decade ago. He has served on many of it's most important com mlttees and has given up much of his time to it's activities. His election will meet With general approval and is eX- pected to mean continued activity dur ing the year.
 Edwin H. Hills was chosen vice pres 1dent for the third term, and the duties Of the secretary and treasurer were again entrusted to F. l.. Benzon, who though Tn favor of giving up the place, bowed to the will of the members and agreed to serve for another year. Rev. Il. T. Walsh, S. S. Gwillim, A. H. Cor dell and N. B. Clark were named to serve on the board of directors dur ing the next two years.
 Reviewing the results of the asso- ciation's efforts since the last annual meeting, chairmen of the various committees submitted their reports. The statements were entirely satisfac- tory and gave ample proof of the good work for the town which the organ 1zation has done. All the committees have made plans for additional activ- ities that will concern civic better ments and they expect to be kept busy during the year.
 Treasurer Benzon's report showed that all the bills have been paid and there realms a balance of over $50 to start the new year. Reporting for the committee in charge of the re- cent banquet, Joseph N. McKernan advised that contrary to expectations the receipts were sufficient to cover all expenses, leaving a small balance. Although the plans were made this year along more economical lines than usual the committee expected that there would be a, deficit and it would be necessary to get subcrip- tions to clean up the bills. The mem bers were gratified with the showing made.
 While MT. Hills was in line for the presidency he was not anxious to take the office this year and the members showed excellent Judgment in naming MT. Trum bull. He is expected prove an able successor to MT. Wheel er The latter has done remarkably we'll during the two years he was he head of the organization. Through his personal efforts a great deal was accomplished and he retires with splendid record.
 M. E. Pastor Transferred.
 Word has been received here of the general conference in session at Saratoga Springs. N. Y., in transfer ring to Illinois, Rev. w. Waldo Vel ler who was recently sent here to become pastor of the Methodist church. MT. Weller is to have 9 larger parish in field which affords
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

hand while engaged in dismantling the machinery at the Hartford Ice company's local plant in March. He reports the dynamite business 10 be rushing and recently has had many calls for his services.
 Darwin B. Bunting is reported seri- ously i'll at his home on Church street
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
N. Y. Y. c. CRUISE AUGUST i.

cruise of the New York Yacht Club, the great event of the yachting year,
 will begin on August 1, according to an announcement made her today by Commodore George F. Baker. The rendezvous will be at Glen Grove and
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

FOR SALE-Pansies and bedding plants, seeds and tomato plants
 Also sufficient amount of privet for hedge. J. l.. Ahlquist, corner Maple and Whiting Sts., Plainville. 5-9-10d
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

the cruise will extend eastw Buzzard's Bay. An earlier tion of a trip around Cape Massachusetts Bay has been oned.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19

MEMS SUMMER SHIRTS. Soft cuffs the very newest ideas in checks aA plaids, s1I5 and $1.5O values, tomorrow S9c each Mems Outing Shirts, collars attached, plain cold and fancy stripes, $1.25 value, Saturday special 9Sc each. President suspenders, special for this 21c cad EMBROIDERED PILLOW CASES AND DAY SLI Fruit of the Loom" embroidered Pillow Casj 45x36, extra value for 75c pair; also another gral 45x36 good wearing muslin, special for 5Oc pair. Fruit of the Loom" Day Slips 45x36, unusual good value for 75c pair
New Britain herald., 1916-05-19
Colored Poplin Dresses

and pretty ones, also White Dresses smocked in colors, with large col ored collar and cuffs. Others with white skirt and coat effects in col ors. And the White Voile Dresses trimmed with navy and red, priced at $1.50 to $3.5O.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
bandit command was certain

the bandit command was certain. 1t
is the first Official Mexican admission
that Villa is still alive. The state
and war departments have no positive
information on InIs ANA officials diff
fer in their opinions. Following is
Mr.. Arredondo's statement
THE Mexican embassy has been
informed by cable from Mexico City
that high military officials of the
government now assert that with u
Gordon OF 1000 enclosing around him
and determined on his capture, Villa
at last may he truthfully be said in
iininent danger of elimination from
the general problem Of Mexican poll
ties.
'The same cable conveys the infor
nation that the department of agri-
culture has taken in hand the deVel
opment of the state of Guerrero as u
cotton producing area. In times gone
by cotton has been planted on Il
small scale in Guerrero and it is
found that it grows we'll With the
view to making Guerrero n great
cotton producing district. $4,000. acres
of land have been prepared and the
government has shipped in fifty tons
of cotton seed.
Of the federal district, has ordered
all superintendents of hacIendas
| plantations) in the territory under
| his command to distribute all lands
Of an agriculture character under cul-
| tivation to the population of the sur
rounding farms
Orders of a similar character have
/ been issued throughout, the other
states Of the republic.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
VilIista Force Reported

DOUGLAS, Ariz., July 2S.-Colonel
Rosario Garcia and FREDERICK Mesa,
Villistas. with a force estimated at
several hundred men, We're reported
today by arrivals from Sonora to be
encamped in the Bermudes noun tains
in the southern part of the Sahuhripa
district, near the Chihuahua bopfer.
This is about three hundred miles
south of the border
They are said to have sent messen-
gers to MeXicans in Douglas, affiliated
with the Villa movement, to obtain
clothing and ammunition Of which
they stand in need
There are said to- be no de facto
main troops in the section where the
two outlaws are Oh Grating. They are
livin~ on the country at present their
stronghold being ini a broken district
in which they would be safe from a
far superior force.
Garcia was former ly project of the
Moctezuma district of Sonora under
Porfirio Diaz.
Since Diaz was expelled from Mex
leo he has been all outlaw, affiliat
ing himself temporarily with any par
ty opposing the government. Mesa was
at one time con lisario of Aqua Prieta
but espoused tn e conventionalist party
when the bresik between Carranza
and Villa occu, red
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29

had not attempted as yet to make any
eolactions
.. g. A..
Choiliciil lhioi lii'''ioli iioiii
leo CITY was to the ERECT that l-uis
Cabrera would head the Mexican
membership of the commission.
N-af4ba,. no stot. denartroant mar NJ.
>e1'i,o' ,''' - ~ - CT,
Arreoohuo' mower. mas oilioidl IL
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
FRENCH APPEAL
IN BEHALF Of
|NVADEDCIT|ES
Republican A. p. Leased Wlrel

PARIS, July 2S.-The French gov
eminent today formally appealed to
the sentiments of justice and human
ity of the neutral countries and pub
lie opinion in all nations iii behalf
Of the inhabitants of the invaded
cities of northern France which, the
appeal says, have been taken from
their homes and transported to othsr
regions. where they are compelled to
work in the fields.
Through Spain. acting as interme-
diary. France already had been pro-
tested to Germany against its action
regarding these civilians. but the pro-
test was unheeded Germany. ac-
cordng to the appeal, attempts 10
Justify her action because Of the at
titude of Great Britain of rendering
more and more difficult the feed. }
of her population This action. how
ever. the appeal adds, is inadmissable
as the blockade of the entente allies
is a regular act of war and there is
nothing in The Hague convention
which authorizes such action on the
part Of Germany.
"ht the end of April, 1916 says
the appeal, "by order of the German
military authorities about $4,000
Fronch, girls from sixteen to twenty,
and young women and men to the
age of 50. had been taken from their
home at RoubaiX, Turcoing and Lille,
separated from their families ana
transported to the Departments e
Aisne and Ardennes and compelled to
work, principally at farming"
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
BEN LEONARD
CLEANS WALSH
Lightweight Champion Is
Shown Up in Eight Out Of
Ten Rounds by New York
er; British Boy Cuts Loose
in 9th and 7th Spaces
IRepubIican A. P. Leased WireI

NEW YORK, July 2S.-Benny Leon
ara outfought Freddie Welsh, the
lightweight champion in eight rounds
of ten round bout in Brooklyn to
nieht.
The bout was hold in the open at
the old. Federal League baseball park.
Welsh was in much better shape than
when he fought the New York light
weight about four months ago The
champion weighed at the ringside
125h pounds, while Leonard weighed
1&2It. Leonard seemed just a trifle
overturned.
During the first five rounds Leon
ard did by far he cleaner work. his
iaLs landing forcefully on Welsh's
face AMI head. while he occasionally
ripped in strong left and right body
blows. In those rounds Welsh seem
"a To- be 100 careful in guarding his
5aw and consequently fell short
Welsh cut loose i'm the sixth and
seventh rounds ana gave an exhibit
ton If his Old time Skill landing RICH.
and left hooks to the head and body
ner Culi2g the sixth. In the seventh,
after an exchange q body blows
Welsh vas the more effective by a
good margin.
But the5e TWO were Welsh's ONLY
rounds Leorard outboxed and out
pointed the champion in the ninth
and tenth rounds during which his
foot work and muck dodcir~ .r~4o
Nelsh's efforts seem somewhat wild.
Both mon clinched occasionally 70
ward the end Of the bout but Welsh
was the more guilty Of the two in
this respect
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
TEXAS TENNIS HALTS
WHEN RAIN FALLS
Republican A. p. Leased wIre1

DALLAS. July Is. - Semi-final
rounds We're reached today in both
singles end doubles Of the Southwest
err district tennis championships on
the courts Of the Dallas Tennis Club
nero but rain prevented completion
Of play.
In the doubles Wright and Hogue
Dallas. defeated Nye, Dallas. ana
slackloek, ut. Smith. Ark. c.. Ga
60 and wiz play the winner of the
match between Sceligson. san An
tonic, paired with Peak. Dallas. ana
huss' San Antorio. paired with Adoue
oallas, for the honors of Representing
ms section in the national doubles
cpampi0nship prelminaries. Seelig-
son and Peak were leading Russ and
Adoue when their match was stopped
late today.
Russ entered the finals Of The
SINGLES by defeating. Peak in stroieb+
sets lr the other semi final match
KlX, Dallas, was pressing stacy Ana-
IN at the time rain put an end TO
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1916-07-29
LAST GERMAN
POSITIONS TAKEN
IN LONGUEVAL
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later the Germans were driven out
With the bayonet.
Progress for the French on the
right bank Of the Mouse is reported
Russians accommodating at Aube-
rive IN the Champagne, penetrated
the German trenches and cleared
them with hand grenades. The Rus
SLAMS took some prisoners.
German attempt to attack near
Lihons, near Chaulnes. was arrested
by the French infantry fire.
on the right bank Of the Meuse. in
the Verdun region, German prepara-
TONS TO attack Thiaumont works
were stopped by artillery fire.
Serbian forces have begun an Of
fensYe against the Bulg srians in
Macedonia. according to a Havas dis
patch received here from Salonild.
The Scrhian3 have occupied \ SER
les of heights and are maintaining
their position despite the artillery fire
and counter attacks of the Bulgarians.