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New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
PHASE ESTATE WORTH
 ALMOST HALF MILLION
Inventory of Property of Ex-Mayor Puts Value
 at $46S,961.25.

PEASE- NO g. FIRST =. ......
 Frank c. Vibberts and Frederick &. Chamberlain, appraisers of the estate of the late l.. Hoyt Pease, filed their inventory of the estate in the probate court this afternoon. The inventory shows a valuation of $46S;961.25, itemized as follows:
 $500 shares Stanley Works stock, $357,200; 720 shares New Britain Ma chine company, $32,400; 80 shares Hart & Cooley company, 30,0O0; 50 shares New Britain Trust company; $12,O00; Al shares Peck Brothers stock, $205; 10 Russwin Lyceum thea ter stock, $100; shares New Britain Chamber of Commerce Realty com pany $500; 60 shares Shuttle Meadow club, $900; $2,500 first Liberty bonds, $2,343.50; $2,000 second Liberty bonds, $1,901.20; $4,000 fourth Lib crty bonds, $3,754.40 house, lot and garage, fl Lexington street, $1S,500; automobiles $3,S00; piano and household furniture, $1,250; deposits at New Britain Trust company, $3,- 560.59; deposits Society of Savings of Hartford, $3,321; deposits Savings Bank of New Britain, $248.35; cash, S265.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
GOVERNOR SIGNS BILL
 PROVIDING FOR PARKS
S30O,00O Will Be Expended Some on Shore, Others
 on Roadway.

Hartford, May 15.-Governor Hol- comb having signed the bill making an appropriation of $3OO,000 for the state park commission with which to develop the system of state parks, the commission has planned to buy 400 or to go ahead With the preliminaries for the purchase of land for a park. The comm ssion has planner to buy 400 or 500 acres, having an extensive shore front. A number of places have been inspected with a view of selecting one for the park.
 While there is nothing in the bill restricting the comm isSiOn to seaside property it feels that the understand ing which was agreed on in a confer ence which it had with the committee on appropriations and the committee on finance imposes a moral obligation on it to locate the park on the shore. The commission expects to pay S10O, 00G at least for the land and to ex- pend the balance of the appropriation in the development of the tract for park purposes.
 According to the tentative plans which the commission has decided on, there will be accOmm odation for 5000 autom obiles in the park without encroaching in any way on the privi- leges of other visitors. Bathing faci1- ities will be provided and temp porary tents may be erected on the grounds. The commission will not divide the appropria tion into smaller sums to be used in the purchase of a number of small parks throughout the state.
 It is the policy of the commission to have one spacious park a the sea- side and to have it acCeSsi ble to every other part of the state and within an hours autOm obile ride.
 The construction of Wayside parks is also contemplated by the commits sion and their plan includes the devel- opment of 20 or 80 of these parks in the course of time. The first one which is located between the towns of North Haven and Wallngford, will be opened in the course of a few weeks.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
ALL ENGLAND H0NORS
 MISS CAVELL'S MEMORY
Impressive Military Funeral For Nurse Shot By
 Germans in 1915.

London, May Is, (By The Asso- ciated Prcss) England paid tribute to Edith Cavell, the English nurse executed by the Germans at Brus- sels, october 12, 1915, here today when her body, en route from Brus- sols to her native city of Norwich, was taken to Westminster Abbey for an impressive memorial service.
 It was a public funeral in which, it seemed, every resident of the great metropolis endeavored to participate. The streets through which the cortege m owed were congested and every inch of standing room in the neighborhood of the abbey was occupied by a densely massed multitude which was eager to do reverent homage to that brave woman' as the Bishop of Lon- don described her, "who deserves a great deal from the British empire".
 The congregation at the abbey in cluded high officials of the govern ment, representatives of foreign coun- tries and mon prominent in many walks of life. King George was rep- resented by the Earl of Athlone brother of Queen Mary. The service which began at noon and lasted half an hour, was conducted by the Dean
  of Westminster. No address was de- livcred.
 After the service, the coffin of plain oak was placed on a train for Nor wich
 At Norwich it was placed on a gun carriage and was taken to Norwich cathedral. The service, which was officially designated for the funeral of Edith CaVcll, nurse who gave her life for her Countrym en-. fol lowed. At it's conclusion the hymn Abide With Me-, which Miss Cavel repeated shortly before her eXecu- ton by the Germans, was sung. and the bugle sounded "The Last Post" The funeral party which accompanied the body from Brussels to Norwich included eight members of Miss Cav ell's family and prominent British and Belgian officials.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
WILBOR, WINNER OF
 D. s. C., BACK HOME
Local Boy, Wounded at Battle of Chateau-Thierry, Will Return
 This Evening.

After spending one year and three months in France, during which time he witnessed some of the hardest fighting, Thomas W. Wilbor will re> turn to his home at 24 Franklin square this evening. According to a telegram received by his parents, he arrived in this country yesterday and will be in New Britain tonight.
 Although unable to enlist in the army because of physical disability Wilbor periodically offered his serv- ices as Y. M. c. A. worker. After debarking in France he made applica- tion for duty on the front where the fighting was the thickest.
 During the battle at Chateau Thierry Wilbor was wounded. While administering to the comforts of the soldiers he exposed himself to enemy shell fire. The government took cognizance of his bravery and awarded him with the distinguished service cross. He has the distinction of being one of the very few "Y'' workers who won the much coveted honor. He is one of New Britain's we'll known and popular young men, and before enlisting was employed by the Stanley Works.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
DYNAMITERS FAIL
 TO BLOW UP CARS
Lawrence Police Uncover Explosives Set With Evident Intent to
 Kill Strike Breakers.

Lawrence, Mass, May 15.-A quan- tlty of dynamite buried in the dirt with fuses laid across the street car tracks, was found by the police near Cooks corner, Methuen, early today. Cars from Haverhill with workers for the textile mills here, where strike has been in progress for more than three months, pass over the Cooks corner route and the first car was due short time after the discovery of the explosive.
 few hours previously a work car, carrying only the motorman and con- ductor, was wrecked by an explosion in another section of Mcthuen. This led the police to examine the tracks throughout the city with the result that dynamite was found near Cooks corner. The work car was running carly and it is thought the explosive which it set off had been placed in po- sition after the last regular car had passed for the purpOe of blowing up an early car loaded with operatives on tho way to the mills.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
BUYS VALUABLE PROPERTY
o. K. Swift Acquires BunncII Prop erty on West Main Strect-Futurc of
 Building Not Determined.

Orlando F. Swift, of the Swift & Ferguson Motor Sales corporation, today purchased through T. w. O'Connor the Bunnell property on West Main street The property, due to it's excellent location, is one of the best on the street. It has a frontage of 70 feet and a depth of 2S0 feet. MT. Swift said that he had not de- termined what use would be made of the property, but it has been rumored that f1rst-class garage may be placed on the site.
 The Bunnell property was promi nently mentioned as the possible site for the new editice of St Marks Episcopal church, but at a recent meeting of the congregation of the church it was voted with the trustees to erect the proposed church on the present site, with a frontage on Wash ington street.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
ALLEGED SLAYER IS
 ARRESTED NEAR HERE
Youthful Prisoner Charged With Stabbing Middle
 town Man to Death.

Sebastian PattaVino, aged about 20 years, alleged to have murdered Ed win K. Le Berge of Middletown, was arrested this morning on the tracks of the New York, New Haven & Hart ford Railroad company in the town of Newington, by Officer Schilling of the Middletown police department, assist ed by Constable John Hackett of Ber- lin. The prisoner, who Is little more than a mere boy, took his arrest very calmly and was brought to this city and locked in the local police station for a short time and later taken to Middletown in an automobile.
 The crime for which the boy is be- ing held was committed Tuesday night at the factory of the Wilcox x-Critten- den in Middetown. Pattavino and another employe had had an all tercation early in the afternoon, it is alleged, and a few minutes before quit ting time it is said that Pattavino stole up behind La Berge and stabbed him in the neck. The latter died a short time later in the Middlesex hos pital.
 ? vigiIant search was at once start cd for Pattavino. This morning Officer Schilling received information that d man answering Pattavino's descrip- tion was seen walking the tracks in the direction of Hartford. He set out at once to locate him and in Berlin he secured Constable Hackett as an as- sistant. Pattavino is being held pend ing the outcome of the coroner's find
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
AUSTREANS MAY GET TREATY WEDNESDAY; SKODA ARMAMENT
 PLANT MUST BE DISMANTLED
Terms Also Said to Demand That Other Munition Max ing Factories Shall Be Abolished.

Paris, May 15.-The Austrian peace terms probably will be presented to the Austrian delega tion Wednesday.
 The terms, it is understood, require the dismantling of the famous Skoda works, among other armament plants.
 Problems Overlapping.
 The failure of the Hungarian gov ernment to respond to the invitation to send delegates to France to receive peace terms and the general uncer- tainty of Hungarian conditions will probably delay the Austrian peace ne- gotiations, it developed today. The problems relating to Austria and Hun gary overlap so greatly that the Allies feel that many phases of them must be considered jointly.
 The inspection of the credentials of the Austrian peace delegation which arrived at St. Germain- en-Laye yes terday has not yet been arranged.
 Reports Arc Unsatisfactory.
 Prof. Philip c. Brown, an attache of the American embassy in Vienna, who has been in Budapest recently arrived today from Hungary bringing unsatisfa ctory reports of the general situation.
 Perplexity is admitted in conference circles as to the actual conditions in Hungary and ignorance as to whether the Bella Kun government is growing weaker or it's position is being strengthened.
 The council of four this morning discussed with it's military advisors the military terms of the Austrian treaty. It is understood these are similar to those in the German treaty.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
Commander Towers Says Trip Cannot Be Delayed Much Longer as Destroy CTS Lack Fuel.
NC 4 AT LAST GETS
 STARTED ON ITS WAY

St. Johns, May 15.-The American naval dirigiblc C-5. scheduled for a possible nonstop flight from this port to the British Isles arrived here today after day and night cruise from MOntauk Point, N. Y. The balloon had been in the air 25 hours and AS minutes
 The C-5 reached the Quid Vidi anchorage at 1O:45 p. m. Greenwich (9:45 a. m., N. Y) time. The start from Montauk Point was made at a. nl. yesterday.
 Across Ocean in 40 Hours.
 Officers working on plans for the C-5's possible ocean cruise estimated that with favorable conditions flight to England could be made in 40 hours. This would tax the dirigi- hle's fuel capacity almost to the max imum and if head winds developed it might prove necessary to shape the course to the Azores, where fuel ships already are awaiting the several crews of trans-occanic flierS.
 Perfect Landing Made.
 The big balloon made a perfect landing within the narrow confines of the old cricket field used as an anchorage. It had been seeking St. Johns for several hours, it's radio having been out of commission for a time, Lieut.. Commander Coil said and the last fcw miles of the journey was made by following the railroad 10 this city.
 The "blimp's" troubles began short ly after midnight, the commander said, when the sky became overcast. Before that time the balloonists had operated under a full moon. flying at an altitude of 1000 feet. The big craft lost it's bearing when approach ing Little Miquelon Island off the south coast of Newfoundland, and about ITO miles from St. Johns. Lieut.. Commander Coil described the trip as the toughest he had ever made. He gave credit for comple- tion of voyage largely to Lieut. Camp bell and Lieut. !. V. Lawrence, both of. whom, he said, were weary "and almost seasick' but stuck to their posts.
 Party Lost for Time.
 We made a landfall at St. Pierre, but found ourselves on the west in stead of on the east shore of Placen- tia Bay" said the commander. From this point we attempted to follow the Chicago's radio directions. but they did not work. For the moment we were lost. We started cross lots and saw about all of Newfoundland, and I must say this is the doggonest island to find anything on I ever struck"
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
FLIES STARS AND STRIPES
Giant Liner Imperator, Under Ameri- can Flag, Sailed at 10 Today From BreSt for T.. s. \.

Brest May 15.-The liner Impera- tor, which was turned over to the United States by Germany under the armistice agreement, sailed at 10 o'clock this morning for America. On board were HOO first class passen- gers: 2,2OO second class. including the 354th infantry, the 11th infantry bri- gade headquarters, evacuation ambu- lance company No. II and S10 women nurses. Y. M. c. A. workers and sol diers' brides. This is the first oversea journey for the Imperator under the American flag.
 Chief Petty Officer Walter Andrus of Warlock street is a member of the American crew on this liner.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
MEXICO IS WORRIED.
Does Not Like So Many Japs and Chi
 nesc Entering Country.

Mexico City, May 15.--Reports co newspapers here reflect considerable concern over the increasing number of Chinese and Japanese arriving in the Pacific coast states of Mexico. It is declared that 5000 Asiatics arrived during March and that unless restrict cd measures are taken the number Of immigrants for the current year will total 100000.
 Most of the Asiatics entering the country are taking up agricultural nurs1its in the states of Sonora and SinalQa.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
COUPLE BEING HELD FOR WOMAN'S DEATH Former Convict and Widow Of 65
 Arrested in Barre MAN ISSUES STATEMENT
Tells Police He Thinks Mrs. Broad well, Whose Nude Body Was Found on May i, Was WayIaid While on Her Way Home.

Barre, Vt., May 15.-Mrs. Isabel Parker, of 110 South Main street, and George A. Long, aged 39, a lodger for short time at Mrs. Parkcr's resi- dence, were, arrested today on the charge of murder in connection wit h the death of Mrs Harry F.. BroadWell aged 20 and the mother of three chll- dren, whose unclad body was found in a garden off North Main street on Sunday morning, May i.
 Long Is Ex-COEhvict.
 Long was born in New BFunSWlck, has worked nearly all of his life as a lumber man, resided in Boston for time at the St. James and Revere hotels. and came 10 Vermont last fall. He has served time in the Vermont house of correction for forgery, hav- ing been convicted in Montpelier. He came to Barre last fall and has been employed as a teamster on a lumber job.
 Woman Is 65 Years Old.
 Mrs. Parker is a widow, 65 years old. and has resided all of her life in Barre, except for a few years in Marshfield, Vt., where she was born Since the death of her husband. Tay- Tor Parker ten years ago, she has maintained their residence at 11O South Main street. It is understood that she has refused to make admis- sion that Mrs. Broadwcll was in her home on the night of the tragedy.
 Another Suspect Held.
 Gabrielle Bianchi of Montpelier, who had been under surveillance with the other two, was immediately served with a subpoena to report as a witness in Barre city court when the two respondents are arra gned to- morrow at g o'clock. Mrs. Parker and Long will not be allowed to fur nish bail and will be taken back at once to the. county jail in Montpelier to await action of the grand jury.
 Just before being placed in jail to- day, Long admitted that Mrs. Broad well was at the residence of Mrs Parker Saturday night May B. where he, was a roomer. and declared that she left at midnight to return home saying that she wanted to get home before her husband arrived there. Long had previously denied that Mrs. BroadWell was in the Parker house that night and he explained his denial by saying that it was my mistake" and that Mrs. Parker asked him not to admit Mrs. Broadwell was there.
 Accused Makes Statement
 Long said:
 My conscience is free and clear. l am happy man today because I know that no ? men under Gods heavens will ever convict me of this crime.'
 He then expressed the opinion that Mrs BroadWell was waylaid on her way home from the Parker house.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15

organization, Matthew M. Meskill having ben honored by elevation to the high office of grand chief ranger The only other local man toShave re- ceived election to this post was Post master William F. Delaney, who dur ing the years 1901 and 1902 was grand chief ranger.
 25O Attending Session..
 The convention has been pronounce ed one of the best ever held in the history of the grand court and prac- tically every delegate elected by the courts throughout the state sat at all three of the sessions which made up the conference. Tn all, about 250 del egates representing 19,000 Foresters, have attended the sessions.
 The preliminary reports of the con- ference were read at @ joint meeting of the committees at the Hotel Beloin Tuesday evening and were most pleas ing. The first session was called to order yesterday by Grand Chief Rang CT William Meyer of Bridgeport--now past grand-and important business was acted, while today's session consisted principally of new business and election of officers for the twO- year term.
 GnVCn Souvenirs.
 As the delegates presented their credentials at Turner hall vest erday they were given three souvenirs by which to remember their stay in the Hardware city. The souvenirs were: A belt buckle of furnished silver with the F. of A. mblem, given by the North & Judd company; a cigar cut ter, given by Traut x Hines, and a Liberty tie-pin, given by the Corbin Screw corporation.
 Social Last Night
 At the hall last night the delegates assembled as the guests of the local courts and a most enjoyable evening was spent an entertainment and ban quet having been provided. Fred JOS was master of ceremonies and d num- Der of the more prominent Foresters attending the convention were called upon for remarks. For the first time the Connecticut conference WGs hon. ored by the presence of the supreme chef ranger-R. H. SchrOtland, of New Jersey-the present holder Of that office having been among thosa present and a short talk was given by that notable. Others who addressed 1 the meeting were Past Supreme Chief l Ranger J. Cosgrove of Hartford, Su- ! preme Secretary Donnelly of New i Jersey, Past Chief Ranger William F. Delaney, of this city, and the newly elected head of the state court, Mat 1 thew M. Meskill
 ] Jack Riley, James Donahuc and 1 John J. Cream entertained with solos, l and the latter with piano selections. l Jack Kiley was also called upon for | his monologue, DO Married Men l Make the Best Husbands?" A ring 1 was provided in the center of the floor l and Bobby Reimer and Kid Mccarthy 1 presented the main bout of the eve 1 ming. Kid" Fredericks and "Y oung 1 (Continued on Tenth Page)
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
GERMANY GAN TAKE PART IN LABOR LEGISLATION AS SOON
 AS ADMITTED TO NEWLEAGUEI
PRESENT TERMS CAN'T BE SIGNED BY GERMANY
 IS DELEGATES OPINION

Berlin, May 14.-Count von Brockdorff- Rantzau, the head of the German peace delegation in communicating to the other members of the delegation the text of the three notes he sent to Premier Clemenceau, pointed out that the peace treaty in its present form could not be ac- cepted and, could not be signed because it was impossible to full fill it's terms.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
VILLA OPENS HEADQUARTERS.
Is ESta bIisIled at ParralI-Or(ers
 Companies to Employ His Men.

Fl Paso, Tex. May 15.-Francisco Villa has established headquarters at Parrall, which place he took May 8, with a force of 5000 mon, according to word received here.
 He has allotted to each of the mining companies in the neighbor- hood 20 of the captured federal gar rison with orders that the companies employ them as miners and pay them S1.25 a day each.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
MESkILL ID HEAD
 STATE FORESTERS First Time Local Man Has Been
 Chosen Since 1901 25O DELEGATES ARE HERE
19,ooO Members Arc Represented At goth Biennial Convention Being Hcid in Turner HaIl-SuprCmc Chief Ranger a Visitor.

The two-day conference of Grand Court of Connecticut Foresters of America, which has been in session at Turner hall in this city yesterday and today, closed this afternoon with a final session and election of officers for two-ycar term. For the second time in the history of the grand court, a local man was chosen to head the
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
All Ready to Go.

Trepassey, May 15.-Commanda John Towers, chief of the American seaplane division announced today that the NC 1 and NC3 might start before nightfall for the Azores.
 The commander stated that if the NC 4 left Trepassey 12 hours later than her sister planes she would be able to make the flight to Lisbon in their company. The transatlantic voyage could not be delayed much longer, he said, because the destroyars in the warship patrol were exhaust ing their fuel.
 New PropeIlers Installed.
 Tn anticipation of a "hop off" new propellers were installed on both planes the extra blades having ar rived on the destroyer Edwards which continued on to St. Johns with spare parts for the dirigible C5.
 Commander Towers declared the engines of the NC 1 and NC were in excellent condition after yesterdays lest. Though the NC f should have 24 hours overhauling upon her ar rival from Halifax the commander said the period might be shortened If Lieut.. Commander Reads machine ~ was delayed many hours in reaching the base here.
 Cut Down on ~upplies.
 To insure an ample fuel supply for the Azores flight 200 miles of a descent at Horta is necessary and 1850 miles if the scheduled cruise to Ponta Delgada is made-the aviators have eliminated 25O pounds of equip N ment, substituting an equal weight of fuel This, it was stated, would give the planes gasoline capacity of 1 .73O gallons. Practice sextants were among the articles to be left behind, and the aviators planned to reduce to minimum their rations, which they Agaid would include only sandwiches cake, sweet chocolate and hot coffee
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
BRJTTSHFRS ARE HOPEFUL.

St Johns, May 15.-Reports re- ceived through the American Air Sta tion here led Hawker and Raynham, the British flyers, to hope that a start will be possible today in their long delayed attempt to fly to England.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
GENERAL STRIKE CALLED.

Winnipeg. Man, May 15.-Winni- roo,s union workmen walked out on 9 general strike at II a. m. today fol- lowing the failure of the metal work CTS and employers to adjust their diff ferenCeS.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
Cut Down on Supplies.
NC-4 Is Of at Last.

Halifax, May 15.-The American Navy seapIane NC-4, after leaving Halifax this morning for Trepassey, N. F.. descended at Musquodoboit harbor owing to engine trouble, but resumed her flight at 11:47 a. m. (New York time 1:30 D. m.)
 The planes trouble, according to a 'Nireless message received by the
New Britain herald., 1919-05-15
KOLCHAK's FORCES ADVANCE.

Berne, May 15.-The troops of Ad- miral KoIchak have captured Samara an important city on the Volga River. the Ukrainian press bureau here says it learns from a we'll informed source