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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
TEN THOUSAND TROOPS
NOW ENCAMPED ALONG
THE MEXICAN BORDER
This is Just About Half a Division, But Not
Less Than $4,000 Would March
Against Mexico City
Especial from United Press.)

NSpeClal united 9TeSS.1
San Antonio, March 21-Figures fur
nished, today. by the division head
quarters show that, despite recruit
ing with feverish haste, the division
has reached just half war strength.
In war time a division numbers 49,
$50 men.
The present field force under Cen
eraI Carter number 597 officers, 9S9S
men, diveded as follows: officers at
Division Headquarters %; first brigade
14s officers, 2.24s enlisted men; second
brigade 81 officers, S12 men; third bri-
Ende 152 officers, 214S men; field ar
tillery 50 officers. 1,49S men; cavalry
brigade 10s' officers. 1.14s men; sanitary
ccrps So officers, 40S men; engineers,
IL officers. 1894 men; signal corps, 4
officers, 90 men; non-con1missioned Of
fcers In the staff, II, cooks and bakers
"a
and men Of the cavalry brigade will
Cross the Rio Grande while others will
Join three thousand troops under Gen.
eral Mills at Galveston and embark
for Vera Cruz. making a total infan-
try force OF Approximately 11,000 men
In the march against Mexico City. To
these probably would be added 1000
marines from Guantanamo, Cuba. If
the cavalry crosses the Rio Grande
ft would be Joined by the third cav
airy already patrolling the border.
Although army men gathered here
believed that conferences progressing
between Finance Minister Limantour,
President Diaz and other high officials
Of the Mexican administration will de-
ternine within q few days whether
America is to intervene, they admit
they are continuing preparations for
intervention as rapidly as possible.
A belief was expressed, today, how
ever. that necessity for Intervention
81 becoming more remote. Limantour
and Dtax. a. q matter Of national
pride. denied they have received any
American ultimatum-
On the other hand. members of the
fnGurrectionists 1unta here declare the
fnsurrectionists have merely suspend
ed operations for few days, await
.ng some word from Limartour. Junta
leaders say they believe America Is
preparing to recognize the rebellion
and intervene TO restore peace.
whatever the administration at
washington decides to do. 1t will find
che forces here prepared for quick
deld service.
Major General Carter has ordered the
drE brigade. commanded by Brig.
General F. A. Smith to Leon Springs,
Tex. for maneuvers and to teach the
'.rookies'' how to shoot
Smith asked for a regiment Of cav
airy which was refused because the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Committee Reports UnfavorabIy on Plan to
Have Mayor Appoint Members
Of Board
House Unanimously Accepts the Report = Auto Laws
Opposed by Automobile Club Of Bridgeport Reject
ed-Other Matters Of Local Interest in the Legsla-
ture Today.

Senator Archibald Mcneil, Jr., who,
has been i'll, expects to leave for thal
South the latter part Of this week.
He said today that the reason that
the committee on interpretations had
reported adversely on the bill incor-
porating the Royal Aviation and Ath-
letic club of Bridgeport, was at the
request Of himself and others inter-
ested in the club who realized that
by incorporating under general law
they will be able to save fee Of 500.
Among the visitors at the Capitol
today from Bridgeport was Major
Thomas Boudren who was kept busy
shaking hands with many of his old
G. A. r. comrades who are members
of the General Assembly.
Albert E. Lavery of Bridgeport,
and Railroad Commissioner T. B.
Ford were interested spectators in
the Senate today during the fight
over the selection of city court
judge for New Haven. The three
Bridgeport Senators, Bartlett, McNeii
and Paddock voted to sustain the re-
port of the Judiciary COMMITTEES
which favored Howard G. Webb over
the present judge, A. G. Mathewson
The latter's name was substituted for
Webb's by majority of one.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
CALUMET CLUB
WILL SELL ITS
fine FITTINGS
Handsome Quarters Which
Have Appreciated in Value
Also to Be Sold
Membership Not Already
Affiliated with Algonquin
Club Will Perhaps Enter
that Organization.

Authority to sell out the handsome
furnishings Of the Calumet club, was
given to a special committee, and
preliminary steps were taken towards
the sale of the club house at the
southwest corner Of Main and Gilbert
streets at a largely attended meeting
of the club last evening.
No official statement could be OBJ
tanned as to the outcome Of the meet
ing last evening. But it was generally
known in club circles during the fore
noon that the meeting last night was
almost unanimous in its sentiment to-
wards abolishing the Calumet club and
combining with the Algonquin club in
it's present quarters.
AS matter Of fact. while the Calu-
met club has a membership of about
80, including many Of the leading bus
mess and professional men Of the city
those who belong to the Calumet club
with the exception of not more than
a dozen, are also members Of the AL
gonquin club. The few who are not
allied with the Algonquin club will
the Algonquin club under the propos-
ed arrangement between the two Or
ganizations.
The Calumet club owns it's club
house which was purchased four years
ago from William E. Burnham for
81, 200. The price was generally con-
sidered low Since then the apprecia-
tion of property values has enhanced
the worth of the substantial brick
property to such an extent that re-
Gently a tentative offer Of $4,000 was
made for the place. The club men ex-
pect to clean up enough in the way Of
profit from the real estate and sale
Of the furnishings to liquidate the
heavy Indebtedness into which the
club has fallen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
SEEKS HEAVY SUM
FROM DOCTOR AND
FORMER EMPLOYER
Greenwich Carpenter Wants
$4,000 for Fall, and $1O,-|
600 More for Alleged NAL
practice.

Suits agsregating $4,000 have been
instituted in the civil Superior court
by William H. Stanford, a painter Of
Greenwich. There are two suits,
each for $4,000, DIR. Fritz c. Hyde and
Caleb c. Trefrey. contractor. being
named as the respective defendants.
Stanford claims that on March 2S,
1910 while employed under Trefrey the
.scaffold wpon which he was working
gave way, pitching him to the ground.
He claims $4,000. as he says the scaf-
fold was defective. such fact being
known to his employer.
Dr. Hyde treated Stanford, the lat
ter AYERS, diagnosed his case as a
strain, confusion and contraction Of
the right shoulder After being under
treatment for seven weeks, It, was
learned that Stanford was suffering
from a dislocated shoulder Because
of the continued treatment Stanford
claims that the parts of his shoulder
cannot be replaced. and that his right
arm has been practically disabled.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
FIVE APPLICANTS
FOR DIVORCE ARE
MADE FREE TODAY
Superior Court Makes Quick
Work in Disposing of Sep
aration Cases This After
noon.

Five applicants for divorce, appear
ed before Judge Milton A. Shumway
in the Superior court this afternoon,
and 1t this time the quintet are free
from the bonds which tied them to
their erring partners.
Annie Ferdeman Of this city, who
Is employed at Warner Bros, says her
husband. Jacob Ferdeman deserted
her in November. 1905. She had him
arrested for non-support. Ferdeman
was used 10 spending his money In
gambling. He was seldom a winner.
The decree was allowed on the ground
of desertion-
Clarence r. Van Dervoort of Mount
Vernon thought more of paying his
gambling debts than supporting his
wife. Maude Van Dervoort of Green
wich- When she became ill, and he
had no money he sent her to her
mothers home in Stratford. The
couple married Sept. Is, 1900. The
wife saw him last June 1. 1904, when
he sent her to her mothers. Allowed
on the ground of desertion.
George Goodno, a young man Of
Trumbull was named as correspond
ent I'm the suit of frederick P, Gabler
OF Long Hill against his wife, Mara
bell Gabler, whom he married Dec. A,
1905
Gabler is a constable in Trumbull,
and is employed with his father, Peter
Gahler. the cigar manufacturer. THE
decree was allowed on the ground of
infdelity.
Fanny Swartout Brewster Of $50
Center street is freed from her hus-
band. Archie Brewster on the ground
Of desertion. sixteen years ago. Mrs.
Brewster says she left her husband,
whom she married July 4, 1889, be-
cause Of his continued intoxication
Mrs Brewster exhibited a letter from
i
her husband as drunk1rd and a
vagabond.
Desertion October, 1907, is the
ground on which Claude Grinage or
this city is freed from his wife,
Bertha Grinage. He is a machinist
with the Wolverine Motor Works
Grinage says his wife compliance 4
that he did not make enough money
TO suit her wishes. They married
Jan. 2, 1905.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Madero Sees In Visit
of Limantour Peace Near

Ell Paso, March 21.-That Fran
cesco Madero considers Limantour's
visit to Mexico City a possible fore
runner of Peace is indicated by cour-
iers which reported to the junta here.
today, that Madero proposes to To-
cate his headquarters at q point in
Mexico to be considered neutral
ground where he 4 will receive any
negotiators. =,
It is suggested by the jpnta MEM
bers that any apparent granting OF
the insurrectos' demands will not i'm
mediately end the insurrectfon. The
insurgents propose to rest on their
arms" under temporary truce. un-
til they have visible evidence that the
Diaz government intends to fulfill any
promise of reform it may make.
Insurgent sympathizers here be-
lieve that Limantour is now consider.
ing exactly what terms to offer. Ma
dero has already announced what
terms he will accept, the retirement
of Diaz, new election and a free
ballot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
JUDGE MATHEWS0N
WINS HIS BATTLE
IN SENATE TODAY
But the House Has Not Yet
Taken Action - Webb's
Name Removed from Re-
port.
Especial from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
Hartford, March 21-Concurring with
the Senate, the House. today, confirm
ed the nomination of Edward L.
Smith, of Hartford, as judge Of the
court Of Common Pleas, Of Hartford
County, for four years commencing
May 9, 1912; the reappointment OF Er-
nest G. Simpson of New Haven, to pc
judge of the New Haven County Com
mon Pleas court for four years COM
mencing September, 1912; and the re-
appointment of Patrick j. Mahon and
Howard B. Snow to be Judge and dep
uty judge Of the city court of Water
bury, each for term Of two years.
The favorable report concerning re-.
monstrances against the granting OF
transfer Of liquor licenses caused con-
siderable discussion in the House and
was finally tabled. The bill provided
that all remonstrances must be reduc-
ed to writing and filed with the coun-
ty commissioners and that no person
could be heard on any remonstrahce
unless he filed such statement
Favorable reports were passed in the
House amending the charter of the
borough Of Naugatuck, authorizing
the issue of 100000 bonds to cover
outstanding indebtedness; and amend
ing the charter of the Willimantic Gas
& Electric Lighting Co. Unfavorable
reports were accepted and the bills re-
jected concerning the purchase Of in
toxicating liquors by minors; concern
ing the sale Of intoxicating liquors;
concerning the granting Of licenses;
concerning prosecuting liquor agents;
and concerning public libraries.
The State Senate today, favored
Judge A. McC. Mathewson for judge
of the city court Of New Haven by II
to 16 vote, Senator Judson, OF STRAIT
ford, not voting. This action puts the
famous contest over the Elm City
judgeship up to the House where the
situation Is expected to develop great
er complications in Mathewson's de-
feat.
When the favorable report Of the
Judiciary committee appointing How
ard C.. Webb judge of the city court
Of New Haven came up as the spe-
cial order Of the day in the Senate,
Senator Dickerman Of New Haven
moved to substitute the name OF
Judge A. McC. Matheweson. the pres
to 1s on an "aye'' and MAY" vote.
Senator Judson OF stratford. chairman
of the Judiciary committee, was ex-
cused from voting by the Senate on
the ground that, as the committee re-
port was favorable to Webb and Jud-
son favored Mathewson, Judson did not
have to vote against the committees
report.
The amended committee report fa-
voring Mathewson was passed on a
viva voce vote. This latter was a mere
formality.
X Senator Mahan Of New London, at
tackled the methods used to reappoint
Mathewson. He attacked Colonel I. M.
Ullman the Republican Boss" Of
New Haven. for presuming to over
throw a legislative committees report
The Senate confirmed the nomination
of Judge Walter P Clark to be judge
of the city police court of Hartford for
two years. Senat r Spellacy moved to
substitute the name Of Fred G. Eberle
for Clarke but the motion was lost
II to IA
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
ANOTHER CLAIMANT
FOR SHARE OF MRS.
EDDY'S MILLIONS
Especial from United Press )

Concord. N. H, March 21-John G.
Baker who claims to be a grand
nephew Of the late Mrs. Mary c. Baker
Eddy. it was learned, today, at the
opening of court has filed a motion
for Intervention in the contest on her
will brought by G. w. Glover and DR..
e. ]. Foster-Eddy. son and adopted
son Of Mrs. Eddy.
Baker, who is employed in a local
foundry, filed his motion at the close
of court. last night, through his local
attorney.
He declares that the bequest of $2-
100000 to the Christian Science church
is illegal and that, insofar as Glover
and Foster-Eddy participated in the
family settlement, they have signed
away their rights and he is the right
full heir.
This makes the second Intervention
of the kind in the will case for George
w. Baker, who claims to be nephew W
of Mrs. Eddy. has already filed a Pc
titfon an addition to the one already
filed by John G.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
VACCINATION
NOT COMPULSORY
IN CALIFORNIA
Major Boudren Learns that
Governor johnson Has
Signed Conscientious OBJ
jector's Law.

Major Thomas Boudren has been In
formed by telegram from Sacramento,
CAL, that the California Legislature.
now sitting, has repealed the statute
requiring compulsory vaccination in
that State, by providing that any per-
son who desires not to submit to the
operation may avoid it by stating his
objection In writing
The change means that hereafter IN
California only those will be vaccin-
ated who wish to be. Those who have
conscientious objections to vaccination
need not receive it and will not be
deprived of any privilege for refus-
ing to be vaccinated,
The change in the California law is
similar to that worked in this city
when the Board Of Education adopt
ed q rule that children entering the
schools need not be vaccinated If the
parenrs would furnish a statement of
objection in writing.
The bill has been signed by Cover
nor Hiram G. Johnson. It passed
the Senate unanimously and but eight
votes were recorded against it in the
House.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Especial to The Farmer


Hartford, March 21.-In the House
today an unfavorable report was re-
ceived from the committee on Educa-
ton on the bill amending the charter
of Bridgeport comforting on the may
or the power Of appointing members
Of the Library board.
Chairman Ensign of the committee
told the House that the preponder-
ance Of sentiment at the hearing up
on the bill was opposed to the pro-
posed change. The House accepted
the report Of the committee.
Three unfavorable reports were re-
ceived in the Senate on bills pertain
ing to changes In the automobile law.
One provided for perforated number
plates with electric light behind them.
Another empowered the secretary OF
state 10 employ experts to examine
applicants for licenses. Another pro-
vided that applicants should make
statements under oath. All three
bills, which were opposed by the
automobile interests Of Bridgeport
were rejected by unanimous vote Of
the Senate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
TROOPS TO CHECK
200 IDLE MINERS
Especial from United Press. J

Gillespie, Ills, March 21.-Troops
of the National Guard are arriving
here on every train, today. to check
two thousand idle miners, who are
threatening physical violence to any
of their fellow workers who return
to work. Word reached here, today,
that Deputy Sheriff Knamiiler and
eight deputies from Carlinville, who
went to Benald to furnish protection
to shift Of miners who sought to
return to work, encountered 800 min
ers armed with shotguns and were
ordered to leave town under penalty
of death. Knamiller and his deputies
Immediately left.
The trouble eliminating in the
present situation originated in g. dis
pute as to the amount of coal to be
loaded on mine cars
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
commanding general does not wish II
break up the cavalry division.

commanding general does not WISH to
break UP the cavalry division.
Washington, March 21-The admins
tration, today, appeared to be mark
ing time regarding the Mexican situa-
tion until the result of Limantour's
mission to Mexico City becomes
known.
The only possible "emerSency'' 1t Is
American interests need protection and
the President alone holds the power
of decision as to what would warrant
such a step-whether it is actual pro-
lection of the lives Of Americans or
the safeguarding of the millions of
American capital invested in Mexico.
The President, it Is said, today, per-
sonally processes no knowledge of
Japanese-Anglo treaty In the present
situation. He has consistently main
tanned an official attitude of the ut
most friendship to Japan.
In order to keep the public In touch
with the "maneuvers" matters, here
after all orders to troops will be made
public at the War Department. Here
tofore orders have been yelled with
extreme secrecy and officials here
have discovered that when they even
tua1ly did leak out an undue inpor-
tance was attached to them by news
papers.
Senor Limantour carried back with
him to Diaz q message from the ad-
ministration. Senior De La Barra said,
today, that he expected to receive
"off1ciai" news of Senior Lmantour's 8
reception in Mexico City from the for
eign office within the next three days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Boss Cox Fights to
Keep Case from Trial

Especial from United Presso
Cincinnati, MaI/a 21.-Attornevs
for George B. Cox. bank president
and Republican boss under indict-
ment for perjury, sought to involve
every technical aid to prevent Judge
Frank M. German and Prosecutor
Hunt from proceeding with the case.
Having failed to get a temporary
restraining order, last night, Cox's
attorneys announced their intention
of applying for mandatory injunc-
ton, today. Cox, it is declared, will
make the fight of his life to keep the
case from actual trial.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Coroner's Finding
Expected in Case Of
Young Fitzgibbons
Especial from United Pressl

Especial from United Press.)
New Haven, March 21-The coroner's
finding is awaited today in the deaths
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F'itzgibbons.
whose murdered bodies were found in
their Ansonia home, Sunday. almost
decapitated by an axe Thomas. Jr.,
a son. is held at the county Jail here
on his confession that he butchered
his parents. The coroner is expected
to find young Fitzgibbons guilty of the
double murder and to order proper
steps for his retirement to the State
Hospital for the Insane The pris-
oner showed the same unconcern to-
day that he has manifested since his
arrest Sunday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Nav Be Double Murder
Especial from United Press.)

(Special from United Press.)
Cleveland, O., March 21-What may
prove a double murder was discovered,
today, when an unidentified man and
woman were found in a dying condi-
tion in the cellar to a house on one
of the leading streets of the city. The
man was unconscious from concussion
OF the brain and the woman had a
fractured skull. Both apparently had
been struck down with some blunt in
strument. They were hurried to a To-
cal hospital where it was not believed
either will recover. The couple did not
live in the house where their bodies
were found.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
TWO PRISONERS IN
SERIOUS CONDITION

Especial from United Press)
Viterbo, Italy, March 21-Two of the
Camorrist prisoners are in a serious
condition, today, from sickness. Car
tozzi is stricken with fever and Giro
Vitozzi, the priest, is suffering from
angina pectoris and his condition is
critical.
Nicola Nora, leader of the group Of
men accused Of the actual murder Of
Gennaro Cuoccolo and his wife, was
cros , examined today, and insisted that
the whole story Of his participation in
the murder was an invocation of the
pOllce.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
GOING TO STOP
WAR WITH MEXICO
Old Wagon and Man with
Horn Create Excitement
in Executive Avenue.
Especial from United Press)

Especial from United Press)
Washington, March 21-While peace
was enthroned at the White House,
the martial blasts Of a bugle today
sent scores of clerks hustling out in o
Executive Avenue to discover what
war ''maneuver" was being pulled off.
Down the avenue came a rickety old
wagon with rickety old driver Justify
blowing a bugle. On the wagon were
pasted fiaring posters.
Withdraw the troops from Mex
ico!" they read. Cali men are broth
ers! Down with war! Read up on
Socialism,
The man said he was S. F. Adams.
st represent the Socialistic party Of
this country he continued, that
means 100000 votes. We are going to
break up this war;
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
PLANDON SEES EARLY END

Especial from United Press)
Hartford, March 21.-When the
chaplain in the House had finished
with prayers, today, Rep. Plandon, of
Old Saybrook, congratulated the body
on the good work the House had
done last Friday. He said that if
the House kept it up 1--WE will go
out of here with the boys
in blue on Decoration Day"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Japanese Diet Refuses
to Impeach Cabinet
Especial from United Press.) }

Especial from United Press.)
TOXIC. March 21-Resolutions for i'm
parchment of the Imperial Cabinet
for "humilfating' the empire in the
negotiation of the new treaty with the
United States were rejected by the
lower house of the Diet, today, the
last day Of the session.
The resolutions were introduced by
members of the Nationalist party
Count Komura, replying for the gov
ernment, declared the American treaty
made no change in the standing of
Japan in the relation Of immigration
laws
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
800 Miners Quit Work
To Obey Strike Order

Especial from United Press)
Wheeling, w. Va, March 21.-The
eight hundred miners who, on Sun
day. voted to work and ignore the
sympathetic strike order issued by
National President Lewis, decided to
change their tactics, last night, and
to obey the strike order. AS a re-
suit all the mines affected are idle
today
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-03-21
Special Committee
to Investigate Milk
Dealers in Hartford
Especial from United Press.)

Hartford, edarch 21.-At an execu-
tive session Of the special committee
appointed to investigate combines for
fixing prices on the necessities of life,
it was voted, today. to summon the
firm of Bryant & Chapman, local milk
dealers, to investigate charges of SELL
ing adulterated milk without proper
labels.
The state police were present at
the session and reported that they
are investigating weights and meas
ures throughout the state 1t is like
ly that a public hearing OF the in
vestigating committee will be held.
tomorrow.