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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
GERMANS AND AMERICANS ARE
 ARMING IN MEXICO
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(Speclal from United PreSS)
 Mexico City, March 16-American and German citizens in Mexico City, today, organized armed bodies of men to defend their colonies against an anti-foreign outbreak here. Antici- pating formal demand from United States Ambassador Wilson that pro. lection be afforded Americans in Tampico, where serious anti-American demonstra tions have broken out. President Madero started a detach- ment of troops to the scene.
 Foreigners in Mexico City are now endangered, however, as a force of rebels camped, today, but five miles from the National Palace. The city garrison has been rushed to the sub- urbs of San Anglo and Miccoao, where the rebels cut the electric power lines leading to the street and cars had to be moved by horses, last night. The rebels declare they will cut off the lighting power of the city, today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
PLAN TO STOP GARBAGE STENCIL

The council committee on sewers voted last night to refer to the city engineer the plan for constructing retaining vault at the mouth of the Noble avenue sewer and gave approv- al to a plan to bring the sewer mouth 36 feet south and dredge at its ter minus basin 10 feet deep with 5000 square feet of area. The work can he done at small cost. It is hoped by this method to give some relief from the odors caused by the deposit of sewage from the garbage plant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
COTTON MILL
 OPERATORS MAY
 STRIKE NEXT
Haywood May Be Asked to
 Lead New Struggle
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 Lawrence, March 16-William b. Haywood and Committeeman Yates and Trautmann, the Industrial Work CTS of the. World leaders, who con- ducted the textile operatives strike here, are awaiting a call from Fall River and New Bedford to conduct the impending strike of 60,0OO cotton mill operatives who are demanding a wage increase of from 15 to IT per- cent
 The mill owners have made an offer of a five percent increase to all op- eratiVes but this was rejected, this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
GRACE STILL ALIVE

- Especial from United Press.)
 Atlanta, March 16-Abandoning hope of Mrs. Eugene H. Graces release on bond, her attorneys today sent to the woman's home for clothing and lit- tie conveniences, that her cell in the Tower would be more comfortable.
 Meanwhile, Grace's condition is un- changed. The bullet, with which the prosecution alleges Mrs. Grace tried to take his life, is believed slowly to be causing paralysis which in few days may still his heart.
 Detectives are constantly at the hospital ready to take an ante-mor- tenn statement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Rev. Mcfarland May Know Fate
 Before Morrow

Pittsburgh, March 16.-During Dis trict Attorney Blakeley's argument, in the trial of Rev. Dr. Mcfarland, charged with causing the death of Elsie Dodds Coe, today, Mrs. McFar- land winced as though each word against her husband was a physical blow. The accused minister sat calm and palefaced, showing no sign of emotion. The attorneys were expect ed to complete their final arguments, late this afternoon, and an early yer dict was expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
PERSONAL MENTION.

Col T. J. Murphy and Major John J. Brodcrick of this city, are today aides upon the staff of Grand Mar shal Frank J. Hartin in the annual A. O. H. parade in New York. After the parade they will be the personal guests of Marshal Hartin at a big banquet to be held at the Waldorf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FINED $100
 FOR CONTEMPT

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, March 16.-Found guilty of contempt of court in refus- ing to honor capias, Jacob Jorroff, of New York City, was fined S100 in United States Court, today. He is a witness in the Subway & Katz bank. ruptcy proceedings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
REV. BULLOCK'S
 DAUGHTER RUNS
 INTO BURGLAR

New London, March 16-The 16 year old daughter of Rev. c. S. Bull lock, still suffered. today, from the nervous shock she received in run- ming into a burglar in the house, last night The intruder roughly brush ed the girl aside and escaped. He stole nothing.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FEAST OF ST. PATRICK
 AT ST. AUGUSTINE'S

The Very Rev. Joseph A. Callahan, c. s. Sp., will preach at vespers at St. Augustine's church tomorrow upon theme appropriate to the Feast of St. Patrick.
 Father Callahan is rated among the most eloquent Catholic clergymen.
 Rev. c. J. McElroy, P. R., has ar- ranged the vesper service at 7:30 in- stead of the usual hour, o'clock. A special musical program will accom- pany the vesper service and sermon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FRESHMEN HALT
 PARADE IN N. Y. IN HONOR OF MAINE.
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New York, March 16-Bright sum- shine, and cool weather, which made March comfortable, resulted in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade be. ing one of the greatest ever held in this city. At St. Patrick'S Cathedral it was reviewed by city and state officials and Cardinal Farley and his assistants.
 iy at minutes to o'clock and every one remained still, a silent tribute to the memory of the old fighting ma- chine the Maine, which was being buried off the Cuban coast
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
HONOR NAMES MEMORY.

Boston, March 1-As a mark of re- spect to those who lost their lives aboard the ill-fated batt1eship Maine, every flag in Massachusetts was low cred to half mast at noon, today.
 Similar tributes were paid by Ver- mont, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FOOTPADS ROB GIRL.

Especial from limited Press.)
 New York, March 16.-After draw ing nearly $100 from the Germania res Banks, today, to meet the pay- roli of the company by which sne was employed, Miss Estelle c. Nichols started down the Bowery. Four men closed in on her, struck her in the face and grabbing the bag with the money, ran away. The men were ar- rested and the loot recovered.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
NEW HAVEN SYSTEM
 HAS PLENTY OF COAL.
Coal Strikes Hold No Terrors as Com.
 pany Has Made Provisions.

New Haven, March 16.-Should a coal strike come the New York, New Htven & Hartford railroad is not like ly to be troubled by any shortage in fuel. An official statement is to the effect that the corporation has actual coal supplies on hand for nearly a month and a half and in addition is protected By contracts with coal com panies, which have non-union miners The increased demand for soft coal, however, is indicated by the fact that at one of the Southern points, where the company has a considerable stock of coal, it has been offered large ad- vance on the market price for it. The great rush of coal trains, which began some three weeks ago on the com pany's system, still continues.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
and inviting
 specia1-priced.

From mill and from stock we have gathered quantity of woolens in exactyrght patterns for spring lengths either from store or mill standpoint But length makes actual difference in their value That remains practically unchanged And every yard worth not less than $1 most being worth $1.25.
 There are whipcords and serges and fancy suitngs. Light and dark grays large share of the loand derfully favored for spring skirts
 nice biz lot Nice value And nice time to make choice aft special nrice of 85c Handsome poplins of silk and wool ustrous imagine and richly brilliant with coor instead of usual nrice of $15O-$115. range of colors from delicate lavender and silver gray to deep glowing navy blue A fine fabric that may well be cassed among the staple' things for fine dress And at special price solely because variety of coors has been brokenand this is not season when tis best to it. Usually $15O $l15
 Right asle, rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
TRUE BILL FOR
 MURDER RETURNED
 AGAINST BEDDING

New Haven, March 16-The grand jury, today, returned true bill of in the first degree against George Bedding, Jr., the young Ham, den farmland who is accused of shooting to death Morris Greenberg, a fruit peddler, three weeks ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Another Probe May
 Follow Wiley's Action
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Especial from United Press)
 Washington, March 16-The possi- hiiity of another probe of the agita- ton in the department of agriculture that eliminated, yesterday, in the resignation of Dr. Harvey Wiley, by the House Committee on Expenditures loomed up large, today.
 Wiley left Washington for New York, today, to complete arrange ments for taking up his new work with Good Housekeeping, a magazine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

First Church of Christ, Scientist S71 Lafayette St. Service at Il a. n., subject, Substance" Sunday school at 12:15; Wednesday evening testim onial meeting at 8. The reading room is open every day except Sunday from 10 to 1 and from 3 to 5, also Friday evening. All are welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
FARMER DIES OF INQUIRIES.

Guilford, March 16.-Daniel Gold smith, the farmer who was dragged two miles along the New Haven turn pike by his team, Monday, died to- day, from his injuries.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
HARRY B. AMRLER SUES
 JOSEPHINE FOR DIVORCE.

Papers were filed today in the Su- perior court in the divorce suit of Harry B. Ambler of Norwalk, against Josephine Ambler of Norwalk De- sertion is the ground. The couple were married December 2S, 1907, and the desertion took place November 8,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

New Hartford, March 16.-Fed by recent rains, the Colebrook river over flowed it's banks at Colebrook early today, and raced four feet deep for a considerable distance along the state highway. The village is shut off from traffic by wagon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
SUES STEEPLECHASE co.

The Economy Sales Go. of Warren, O., has brought suit against the Bridgeport Steeplechase Go. for s15O damages. It is claimed that. the plaintiff company furnished goods to the Steeplechase Go. which were not paid for. The action is returnable to the April term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Administer large rugs less than usual price.

Administer rugs especially liked for use in certain rooms of the home Their rich coors their delight u patterns and their deep soft surface these work together to make them especially attractive and liked Here is small lot of them at special price. They in patterns that shall not be able to duplcateand bought them bit less than usual As they bought so will they be sold .@ The most-popular rug size of al by 12 feet. worth $18.5O-$15.50
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
c. N. G. NOT GOING TO WAR.

Hartford, March 16.-Adjutant General Cole said, today, that, so far as he knew, there was no foundation to the rumor that the Connecticut Militia has been notified to get ready to go to Mexico. He does not expect such an order.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
CHINA'S OIL KING
 KIDNAPPED BY BANDITS
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Especial from United Press.)
 Shanghai, March 16-BanditS, today, kidnapped the young son of Cheng Kung aPs, the millionaire oil dealer. known as the Rockefeller of China"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
INSPECTOR SUICIDES.

Especial from United Press.) Hartford. March 16.-William Dodds. a bridge inspector, killed himself by taking gas, today. He left widow in New London
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
GENUINE SHAMROCKS

and of friend the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Bed pillows that induce sound sleep.

Pillows of generous size, filled with feathers that make them resfu to the tired head-such there and they are ready for immediate use A A ticking with filing of mixed feathers-50c 75c $1 and $1.25 each.
 Fine German linen ticking with filling of down. full size and of especial value,-$1.50 Stout linen ticking with filling of selected goose feath ers-$2.50.
 Third
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Plans have been completed for the new theatre building which Peter Dave is to erect in East Main street. It will be two stories high of con- crete and stucco construction, and ar ranged for seating capacity of 1,-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Work has been commenced upon the theatre which Samuel Dave is to build at East Main and Arctic streets for William Leighton. The building will be of brick, one story high with a fiat roof and cover an area of 86x56 faat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Two new two-family houses are be-
 ing built in Davenport avenue for James NechO1s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Work has been started on a four family house in Beechwood avenue fo1 the firIL of Lund & Bjorklund, g. Beechwood avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Vanstone & Vanstone, builders, have started work upon a new two- family house in Atlantic street for themselves.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Mary Piriczk, 355 Bostwick avenue, is building a new block for herself in Wordin avenue . It will be arrang- ed for a store and three tenements.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Plans are being figured for a fine residence which Thomas J. McNa- mara will build for himself in Noble avenue. The house wiE be 32x3O feet, with an ell 29x15 feet, of frame construction and arranged for nine rooms
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

w. R. Muirhead has been given the contract to build four new houses in Milford for J. D. Brown. Each house will cost about $500.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Work will be commenced soon up- on a new house in Boston avenue for N B. Blake.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Plans have been completed for g handsome two-family house which. J H. Schrade of Washington avenue will build in Vine street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Plans are being figured for a mov- ing picture theatre to be located at wood avenue and Olive street for J. L.. Donovan and s. Newman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

The contract has been let for a twO- family house in Logan street for Charles Ison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

It is contemplated that the new building Of the American Bank 6 Trust Co. in East Main street will be ready for occupancy about Sept. i, 1912
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

Plans are completed for a frame store and tenement building in Fair field avenue for Frank Crest, 29S3 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16

A two-family house is being built at Huntington Road and Boston avenue for H. D. Johnson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-16
Who said men
 were not quick to buy bargains? ?

Whoever he was, he did not know what he was talking about. Men are quick. They know. And they act, when they are convinced.
 The new clothing store, the Rowland store for men, has con- vinced them. And how they have been coming to it. No laggards they-men began getting here early and they haven't stopped yet.
 Some of the men working in this store have seen a good many cloth ing stores open in Bridgeport. Not one of them ever saw such an open ing as this is. It is the biggest thing ever Bridgeport men had chance to share In. And they are sharing in it eagerly and with profit.
 Main point we wish men to re- member is thjS-
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my SEX HAS ALWAYS
BEEN DECE|N|NG YOURS, "
JUSTICE TELLS WOMAN
But He Insists That Miss Zindel
Disclose the Whereabouts
of Those Gems.

Miss Rosa zindel. head Of the defunct
Zindel Manufacturing Company. who
pleaded guilty to forgery in the second
degree. faced Supreme Court Justice
Blanchard to-day for sentence. The
oman. who is stout and about forty
years old has been in the Tombs since
late In the summer. being unable To
raise si5,o bail.
Creditors complained that she had
spirited away $4,000 worth OF property
anticipating bankruptcy. The forged
notes were used to establish credit. Be-
fore Justice Blanchard several weeks
ago the prisoner pleaded for clemency
and tho Justice appointed a referee to
hear evidence. The money obtained on
notes was accounted Tor. but she had
bought several thousand dollars worth
Of gems wIich are supposed 10 have
been converted into money. She was
silent as TO the disposition of these.
Justice blanchard said to-day that
he would not sentence the woman until
she had explained about the Jewels
Her attorney suggested that II was
possible that a witness named Brown
had not told the truth.
That IL true" said the Justice. but
let u have the thing thoroughly In
vestigated. ] have no doubt about
Brown being a deceiver. My sex has
been deceiving the other sex since the
days Of Adam.
we always have been at II. and I
have sympathy for this lady. the tender
est sympathy. But I must have n state
ment as to the disposition OF the prop
erty In question. II she does not care
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joint. brush DIES
IN PRIVATE CAR ON
HIS WAY TO FRISCO
Owner of Giants Succumbs as
He's Being Rushed in
Search of Health.
WAS LONG A SUFFERER.
Only Partly Conscious When
Taken From Hotel Imperial
Sunday Night.
WAS LONG A SUFFERER.

Ct. LOUIS. Mo-. Nov @.-The body
Of John T. Brush. owner OF the Now
York National League Baseball Club.
who died early to-day In his private
car near Sceburgcr. Mo-. arrived here
this morning. In the car accompanying
the body werc two nurses. q valet and
. railroad man. Tho body was for
warded to Indianapolis. where the "a.
neral will be held Thursday or Friday
from the home Of Mrs. Harry Newton
Hampstead. the daughter OF Mr.. Brush.
Mr.. Brush. who was seriously III from
iocomotor ataxia when he left New ork
Sunday. failed rapidly on the trip. At
Indianapolis yesterday the railroad COM
pany considered detachins the baseball
magnate's private car because Of his
serious condition. but they decided to at
tempt to rush him 10 the Pacific Ooast.
The car was here two hours last night
and tank Of oxygen was placed in II
for emergency use.
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to nIhke ~ starvment ff- open court
she can make 1t TO me privately. I will
adjourn sentencing the prisoner for one
week"
Miss Zindel was tortoise shell man
ufacturer and lessee OF the twelve-story
building at No. 3tI Fourth avenue. From
a salary Of 81 week she worked up to
one of $4,000 a year. and then succeeded
a relative as head OF the concern. she
was doing sG0.CO worth cf business a
year.
Miss Zindel wept Historically and was
escorted from the courtroom when her
case was again postponed. At the time
she pleaded for clemency she cried:
II have been bounded and He'd about.
There has been concerted attcmp; to
ruin me"
But she remains silent as to the for
tune In gems.
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EXPLOSION HURlS
MANHOLE COVERS
FIFTY FEET IN AIR
Blast Causes Panic on Water
Street as Workman's Crow
bar Strikes Electric Gable

A workman In the employ OF the
Consolidated subway Company. remov-
Ing the outer covering OF concrete over
an Edison conduit ten feet below the
| side walk, at Water and Wall streets.
to-day, accidentally forced a crowbar
point through into the incased cable.
An explosion followed, not at the place
OF contact, but almost a block away.
which blew two heavy manhole covers
nifty feet in air and broke hundreds Of
windows on both sides OF Water street
a. far south as Old Slip.
BY remarkably good fortune not a
pedestrian or any OF the hundreds o..
employees In the many business houses
along Water street received a scratch.
The city has been putting high pres
sure mains along wall and water
streets. The Beaver Engineering and
Contracting Company is doing the work.
II engaged the Consolidated subway
Company to do part OF the work. which
to-day was the removal of the concrete
and thing from the conduiu. 80 room
could be made to place "A water connec-
ton between Wall and Water streets
The workmen were working in . hole
near the corner of Wall and Water
streets. An Edison power house, from
which the conduits lead. fronts on No
100 Water street.
Shortly after 0 o'clock, c. s. swaney.
connected with the wholesale tea house
OF Carter. Macy d Co. Of No. 106 Water
street. was turning the corner Of Wall
into Water street He noticed clouds
OF dense. heavy smoke pouring out of
the hole where several men were work.
ing. and also observed that they walked
away. He dismissed tho incident until
twenty minutes later. when. IA his cf.
fee. he heard heavy rumbling, fol-
lowed by terrific explosion. which
nearly threw him from his chair. When
he. with hundreds OF others along the
street. rushed to the sidewalk. he was
greeted with dciuge Of shattered glass
that fell from hundreds of broken win
dows.
The manhole covers directly in front
OF the Edison Building had been blown
hfty feet In the air. cutting many cleo
trio light wires. They descended again
with such violence that they cracked the
asphalt for fifty feet and broke into
small pieces.
Men and women rushed. panic stricken.
from the houses. Acting Capt. Hogan OF
the Old Slip station. two blocks away,
heard the explosion and sent his re-
serves to the scene. II was fifteen min
utes before order was established and
the men and women in the Offices were
assured there was no further danger.
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HARoLY CONSCIOUS WHEN he
LEFT THIS CITY.

When Mr.. Brush was placed In an
automobile at the Hotel Imperial Sun
day niSht and taken to his private car
he was hardly conscious. but his physi-
clans thought his life might be pro-
longed for time II he could reach
California. The decision to remove him
was q last resort. for he was known to
be In very critical condition.
Early In 1910 MIR. Brush came near
dying Of the locomotor ataxia, which
finally did cause his death. but he spent
the winter In Texas and was much i'm
proved when he returned In time to see
the Giants capture the pennant.
Lately he had been unable to see
friends and had been out OF doors only
for an occasional automobile ride In
Central Park. His health became much
worse after an automobile accident last
summer In which his hip was broken.
He put the active direction Of the
Giants affairs In the hands of II. NJ.
fAompstead. his son-in-law. some time
ego. and also made II. II. McCutchecn
secretary and treasurer Of the club In
the place OF J. ID. O'Brien and John
Whalen, who. respectively, had filled
those of1ces. Mr.. Hampstead will be
the principal owner Of the Giants as .
result OF Mr.. Brush's death.
THE sS-vGAR.cAREER OF JOHN
7. BRUSH.
M. Brush was sixty-thres years old
and q native OF Clintonsvilie, N. Y
His parents died when he was about
four years old and he was cared for
By an uncle. a farmer. At the age of
twelve the boy went to work In a gem
eSal store. Later he became a clothing
store clerk and a member of the arm
OF Owen Pfxley a Co.. clothiers, of
Utica. He opened clothing stores a,
Lockport and Troy. N. Y. and ther
went to Indianapolis. Ind, where he
established himself In the same bust.
ness. becoming president Of one OF
the largest clothing concerns in Indi
ana
He had q beautiful home in Indian.
apolis which he called 'Lombardy," II
honor OF his wife. who was Miss Elsi,
Lembardy. an actress. 1t was In tn,
Indiana city that ne became interested
n baseball. acquiring the franchise OF
the Indianapolis team. He became
dGure In the baseball world when h,
acquired a National League franchis,
for that team.
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WIVES AT AllMONY FEAST.

The custom begun by Mitchell l..
FrIanger when Sheriff of inviting the
residents of Ludlow Street Jail to dine
with him there on Thanksgiving will
be followed this year by Sheriff Har-
burger, who will act as POSTMASTER.
The Sheriff said yesterday that II he
could obtain the addresses OF the wives
OF the Allmony Club members he would
send invitations to them. as he thought
such meetings with their husbands
might lead to reconciliations.