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FAMINE AT MAZATLAN.
Great scarcity Of Water ana Food
IL Reported.

SAN DIEGO. April 30.--Invested by
rebels and crowded with hungry men,
women and children, Mazatlan. on the
Lower California coast of Mexico. il SUI
fering from n water and food famine.
News OF the great scarcity OF water
and food was brought here to-day 10y
Capt. VI. r Nash OF the United States
collier Justin, which arrived with sixteen
refugees.
According to Capt. Nash. the only good
water available at Mazatlan is "A small
daily supply condensed by a local brewery
plant. a few wells and cisterns AFFORD
secondary supply OF poor quality. Capt
Nash says that many persons have al
ready died OF thirst and starvation.
All the banks in Mazatlan have closed
and paper money, issued by the munich.
pality and representing values from Ia
SO cents IL In circulation.
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ing reflects the greatest credit upon
the discipline and resourcefulness Of
the men Of the navy and Marine
Corps.
I'm nine days work the city Of
Vera Cruz was occupied by the navy,
lawlessness and disorder suppressed,
1900 firearms taken possession Of
and a line of defences established
around the city against an army
threatening to recapture It. Business
was resumed and normal conditions
restored.
The municipal government Of the
city has been reestablished under
the control Of its people. civil gov
eminent formed to carry out the
laws Of the State and Federal Gov
eminent and all preparations made
for the landing Of the army and for
the relief Of and withdrawal OF our
own forces. The officers and men Of
the naval forces deserve the highest
commentator for having done this
work completely end having done
1t well.
THE highest honor Is due to those
who gave their lives in the service
OF their country. In withdrawing
my command from Vera Cruz wish
TO extend TO the officers and men
who took part In It's occupation my
deepest appreciation of their gallant
conduct and support. In turning
our work over to the army. the
navy extends It's best wishes and
good will.
FLETCHER,
Rear Admiral. L. S. Navy. Com
handing L. s. Naval Forces on
Shore"
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HUERTA BUYS ARMS IN JAPAN.
Gen. Velasau~s Recalled to MEXICO
After Closing Deals.

TOXIC. April 30.--Gen. Velasquez. who
had been In Japan buying arms and
ammunition for Gen. Huerta. has been
recalled by his chief and sailed to-day
for Manzanillo. Mexico. Gen. Velasquez
under an assumed name made several
large purchases from private firm for
his Government.
japan IL making every effort to prevent
anv occurrence which might be construed
az a manifestation Of an unfrendly spirit
toward the United States. 1t IL declared
in diplomatic circles that she even went
so far as to decline to represent the
Mexican Minister after he had received
his passports from Secretary Bryan.
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AMERICANS CLOSE SHAVE
Rebels Enter Monterey In Time %
save His Life.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. April 3o.-Thlrty
refugees reached this place last nigh,
from Monterey on the way TO their homes
in the United States.
Among them is W. r. y 'ntgomery Of
Pittsburg. who was superintendent OF the
Monterey Railway, Light and Power Com
pany. He was arrested few days be
fore the city fell into the hands OF the
Constitutionalists and was sentenced 10
be shot on charge OF giving aid to me
rebels.
He says that fifteen minutes before the
time set for his execution the rebels
entered the town and his guard took
flight.
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WAsHINuToN. April 30---Thc War Do
partment to-day gave out tn" following
list of officers ON Gen, Funstons STAFF
ideut. H. a. BAH, aid tol, BENJAMIN
Alvord. Adjuiant-';cnerai; CAPT. IL -
Blasland, Quartermastcr corps Cant
w. II. Noble. quartermaster corps.
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ARGENTINA FRIENDLY TO U. s
Change Of Sentiment ss Result 81
Mediation Proposal.

BUENos AyREs. Argentina. April 20
The tone of newspapers here as rejecting
the sentiment of the people has become
distinctly friendly toward the United
States. In most of the organs there is
praise for the manifest desire OF WASH
invton TO show spirit of fairness toward
Central and South America.
La Prcnsd. the leading newspaper of
South America. says the participation OF
Argentina in the mediation makes II in
cumbent upon the country to observe the
strictest neutrality and impartiality,
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HARTFORD WOMEN WANT PEACE
InSov~e Mediation Policy In Te1e.
Gram To IRA ndrHee.

WASH SGToN. April 30-Mothers, wives
and sisters OF American boys living In
Hartford. Conn, joined in a telegram to
senator Brandegee, which was read to
IA, senate this afternoon praising media
ton
president Wilson'S acceptance Of the
good offices Of the South American coun-
n - ~ bring p'to. n possible was unani-
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factions in Mexico was. indicated to-day

factions in Mexico was indicated to-day
by orders sent out from Washington.
Admiral Mayo was instructed to call
to the attention Of the Constitutionaiists
~ Tampico. Carranza's acceptance Of
the principle OF mediation, and similar
orders went out 10 United States naval
officers on the Pacific coast. This ef
fort Of the United States went no fur
Their than to disseminate the news of
the latest Developments In the situation.
but the motive and desire OF Govern
ment were very apparent.
Secretary Of State Bryan made IL
clear to-day that tho cessation OF hos
TITLES between this Government and
Huerta was largely matter Of as
sumption by both parties. There has
been no formal agreement for an armis-
tice. but the United States. Mr. Bryan
said. had assumed from the first that
hostilities would not be continued This
Government notified the mediators that
1t had taken it for granted that there
would be no hostilities and although
nothing definite had been heard from
Huerta on the subject 1t was assumed
also NV This. coverr,ron, tho, tI,or,o
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Armtstice Vow Ia Eject.
Before Husrta announced his accentance
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VI e'e"'S ia" show"
''e"r'y 'ha' "hat amounts TO an armistice
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States did not care to regard IL as such an
agreement because n, IN. foo, tho, +, ,,.
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wounded All Doing Well.

WAsHisGroS, April 40 Admiral Bad
ger reported from Vera CRUZ this morn
ing that there were now flfty-cight
wounded remaining under treatment, ell
Of whom were doing well.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
HYDRAULIC COMPANY SUES WHITEHEAD IN LAND CONTROVERSY
Gate Smashing Episodes In Developmentt of North
 End Tract Go to Court

President F. F. Whitehead of the whitehead-Jon Go. has got his wish. He wished to be sued by the Bridge port Hydraulic Co.,, and the company has sued him. In order to get his wish he was obliged to take an axe on two occasions and batter down a, gate that the Hydraulic Go. placed across an old roadway in North Bridgeport, near the Horse Tavern reservoir, just off the Long Hill turn pike, MT. Whitehead believes that as the owner of property in the neigh borhood he had some rights over the old road which the people in the neigh borhood claim ran alongside of the old Willis farm for 40 years or more.
 When the Hydraulic co. put up the gate he lost no time in battering it down. The Hydraulic people simply erected another gate and MT White head waited to be sued without sim
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
BRITISH


 London, Nov. 19-The unexpected blow deIivered on the Russian centet by General Won Hindenberg with the German army which had retreated from before Warsaw was the predom- inant feature of the news reaching London~today from the eastern arena, according to official information here.
 No change of importance has been recorded for some days past in the western arena, where Flanders is still thA scene of heavy fighting. In spite of adverse weather conditions and flooded trenches the Germans appear to be holding their positions from which, at intervals they launch the attacks for which the territory from the Belgian coast to Arras has become famous.
 The allied Warships are still off the coast hurling shells inland when op- .portunity offers. The Belgian army remains in the region where the floods have been the worst and some despatches say that in certain places they have been fighting from small bbats.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
FRENCH.

Paris, Nov. 19@The French official announcement. given out by the war office this afternoon says that yester- day saw in the north increased activ- ity in artillery fire particularly be- tween the seacoast and the river I1ys. There were no infantry attacks in this region.
 ssOn the north yesterday was mark ed by a renewal of activity on ti1e part of the enemy's artillery. .particu- larIy between the seacoast and the Lys There were no infantry attacks in this region,s says the statement
 ssBetween the Disc and the Aisne, the operations in the vicinity of Tracy Ie-val had termination very fa,yor- able for our troops. It will be remem- bered that we took possession of the village several days ago. The day be- fore yesterday the Germans endeavor- ed to .recapture it. After having cap tured our first trenches they succeed ed in making their way as far as the central square of the village. Here, however, a vigorous counter attack delivered by our Algerian contingents drove the enemy back, wrested from him all the ground we had lost and inflicted on him very heavy losses
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
PORTE LIKELY TO APOL OCIzE FOR FIRING ON U. s. VESSEL;
 IS BELIEF IN WASHINGTON

Washington, Nov. Definite de-. tails of the adventure of the cruiser Tennessee in the Gulf of smyrna were awaited today by administra- ton officials who remained confident that the affair would be adjusted through channels of diplomacy. Am bassador Morgenthau had been direct ed to inquire of the Turkish govern rnent why land forces had fired on the Tennessee,s launch as it steamed from Vourlah to Smyrna to investigate con- ditions attle American consulate and the commanders of the Tennessee and her sister ship North Carolina, in nearby waters had instructions to make no move that might embarrass the Washington government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
FRAUD CHARGE
 MADE AGAINST
 LOCAL BUTCHER R
Samuel Rubens, Kossl1th St. Marketnan, Held In De troit for Enbezzlement of $1 ,235.

Samuel Rubens until last summer a Kossuth street butcher and previ- lous to that time of New York, is un- der arrest in Detroit. Mich. upon re- quest of the local authorities " ho. charge him with enbezzIement of s1 .235 from Mark T Snifen, a welgner at the garbage plant, and his New York brother A telegram annouHc- ing his arrest was received at police. headuuarters this morning saying that Rubens and "a companion had been arrested for having a set of burglar tools in their possession. Investlga- ton resulted in discovery of the for zzzer being wanted locally. Eiktradi-@ ton papers are being prepared, tel egram bringing information that FtH1+# hens intends to fight being brought here.
 several months ago, Rubeus, in con- nection with his trade, wxLs frequently. at the municipal slaushtaf house and became acquainted with s5nifen. Dis two deciding that a large amount of profit would result from the buying Of cattle at .right's prices. Sniffen' s New york brother was interested. It is said that between $500 and $400 was collected then but the plan was de- dayed on account Of prices Of cattse going up Tn August infornation was received that there would be sale of cattle in New York and it was decid- ed to. buy sniffen says that he gave Rubeus s1. .235 in an envelope, it being und esfood that Rubens was to go to New York, find sniffen's brother. and that the two would visit the cattle sale.
 Rube1ls apparently went to New York and since then nothing has been heard of him until a report of his ar res+ The local authorities have been conducting a country wide search for him. Rubens is said to have desertedl his wife and family when he left, her. father being reported as having come to Bridgeport to take them back to New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
OFFICIAL REPORTS ON THE WAR
RUSSIAN

Petrograd. .Noy. 19-An official com munication issued by the general staff of the Caucasian army dated Nov. 17 states that Turkish endorsements have been sent to the frontier of the province of Baum where some skirnn- ishes have taken place. The state ment continues:
 .In the valley of Olti su. a column of Russians attacked and dispersed the enemy in the direction of Erze- rum.
 tsOn Nov. 15 the Russian troops took by assault the town of Dutah, an inn .portant point on the road of comnAun- ication in the valley of the Euphrates. s ssOn all other points there is no change
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
GERMAN

Berlin, Nov 1eBy Marconi wireless telegraphy to London; p. m.-A Ger man official communication given out in Berlin says today:
 in the north of France. is unchang ed.
 A German aviation squadron en- countered some of the enemy;s avia- tors while making a. recpnnoitering flight and caused them to descend, one Of them falling One of our flying machines is missing.
 A fierce French attack in the re- zion of Seryon, on the western slope Of the Argonne forest, was repulsed with heavy loss to the enemy. Our losses were small.
 Tn the eastern theater of the war the newly commenced battles are Spro- ceeding''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Weiss Is Fined for
 Casino Disturbance

Leopold Weiss, proprietor ot the Casino on State street, was fined $2 by Judge Coughlin at today's city court session for breach of the peace on his own property last night while a dance was in progress. Testimony was that there was 2. prize waltz with the prize going to the couple receiving the most applause. As result there was much applause.
 The manner in which several ap- plauded did not suit Weiss and he ordered Special Policeman Michael Larney to escort them from the hall. This request was refused and an argu- nent followed. Judge Coughlin was informed that the hall was leased for the dance and that Policeman Larney was not employed by Weiss. The fine followed. Bonds, in case of an ap- peal, were fixed at gf5.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Birmingham Orders Rear rest of Widow of Molmar, Whose Charred Body, FIX hurned, Disclosed Bullet Wound Through Heart.
Boarder at Molmar Home Is Held Without Bail Pc lice. h Driving Rain, Scour Scene of Discovery of Body for Clues.

Steve Mo1mar of 937 WoFdin avenue, whose horribly burned body was found on the mud flats back of the Crane Valve Co. s plant Nov. 6, came to his death as victim Of as cold blooded a murder plot as can De found in the annals of Fair- field county crime, according to the belief of police officials fol- lowing todays developments.
 A .32 ealibre bullet found buried minis heart when a au- topsy was performed yester- day afternoon, following the exhuming of the body by order of Coroner PheIan, Indicated that death preceded the attempt % destroy all identification through burning. The police are satisfied that he was shot at his home probably as he slept, the body taken to the se- HIuded Sp0G where lb9 was IOunu and, after being soaked with gasoline, was set on fire
 John Kerekas. a boarder at tlle dol- mar home, is held at police headed q, ,ss Rers without bail pending thorough 1nvestigRtion. By order Of superan- 4eudent IsirTnin Eham. Mrs MoInaar who was taken into custody last night and later released, will be re arrested today and subjected to rigid cross xaminat atio1. Both will be held, ac- rording to slaperintend Birn1ilag- ham, until the case is thoroughly prob Hd. He freely admits that he be- aieves Mrs. Holman knows the details of her husbands death if not m plicat- ed as principal He admits as free ly that circu1nstantial evidence against Kerslxas Is Of the most daEna g1ng na- lure.
 Superintendent Birmingham has talk kn personal charge of tracing out the clues announcing today that every 3e1Kort will be used in gaining the nec- essary information to result in con- Niefion of those responsible Captain bf Detectives Arnold. Detective Dooley and Policeman Dubis visited the Mol mar home and place where the body WAS found this morning in search of evidence and for the purpose. Of talk
 (Continued on Page TwoJ
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

President Wilson was determined that the United States should not be- come involved in trouble with Turkey and confid ence was expressed that if the Turkish officers had acted with out authority of their government or the firing was unjustifed by naval procedure the porte would apologize.
 The Tennessee today was at Scio (Chto). in the Aegean Sea, from where Captain Decker wired his brief report. Owing to slow conmunica.- ton it was believed possible that a day or two might elapse before hs could cable additional details and Am bassa dor MorEentf1au report on his inquiry of the Constantfnople gov ernment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
BOND TRADING
 TO BE DELAYED

New York. Nov. 1s-The officials of the stock exchange announced this afternoon that because of unforeseen difficulties the plan to reopen the exchange for dealings in bonds has been indefinitely postponed. Pressure was brought upon the exchange by prominent banking interests which are said to have declared that domes- tic and. financial conditions were not yet sufficiently stable to permit the resumption of such operations with safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
Wives Seek Freedom
 In Divorce Actions

Mildred Jewett Passerini of this city has brought divorce proceedings against Emil Passerini of this city, a1- Ieging inf1de1ity and into1erable cruel ty. She names Jane Doe as core spondent. The parties were married in 1909.
 Another divorce action brought to- day is that of Eva M. Hyatt of Nor walk against William II. Hyatt of this city. HabituaI intemperance is the ground. The couple were married December 4, 1906. Mrs. Hyatt's maid en name was Eva Murray.
 Both actions are returnabIe to the superior court, December term
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
MRS. lYLE'S BELLS ANNOY NEIGHBORS
 WHO START SUIT

Mrs Julia Hannah Lyle, a former Bridgeport nurse, who married a mill nonaire in Tenafly, N. J., is a defen- dant in proceedings brought by neigh bors who claim to be annoyed by melodies from chime tower on Mrs Lyle,s estate. There was hearing before Chancellor Lewis in Jer- sey City yesterday at which many witnesses testified.
 Some of the neighbors say their nerves have been racked and their health injured ! by the music of the bells One woman who lived across the street, said the chimes drove her to Florida in search of health. The doctor who attended her said his pa- tient became so angry about the chimes that her recovery was re- tarded.
 A number of witnesses were on hand to testify that the music of the chimes had been of great spiritual benefit to them. Mrs. Lyle declared the chimes were adjusted so that they could not. strike after 10 at night The hearing is on again today.
 Mrs. Lyle is we'll known in this city, Sha is the daughter of H. J. Hannah of Washington avenue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19
TO BE
 DONE TO HELP
 POLICE BOARD ]?
Commissioners In Awful Stew Over Complex Situ- ation Many Problems Ahead.

According to one of the incunbents the greatest job In the world not tc hold. these days. is that of police com missioner in Bridgeport. Conn.
 When Board of Apportionment members Last night questioned the legality of the proposed new appoint tpointments that were to square so many things politfcaliy-it was the last straw for the poor c0nTnissioners. Today they are so far up83n the air that Lincoln Beacheys best altitude record would be af mere climb up the front stairs by coatE son. ; Today tl1e cofrlf1lissfonefs sbaI3ava they will have the big police problem off their hands, as soon as some one slips them the answers to these ques- tions:
 1. WEI supt Birmingham xnd Captain of Detectives Arnold submit gracefully to the retirement plans the commissioners have in mind If they will, when will they do it?
 ?. Should Capt William Anderson be retired. as some commissioners pro- pose In the proposed retirement. he should followed Capt Arnold as head or the department for a brief time and then be retired on the pension provided for that office.
 Will the Board of Apportion- ment find that the appointments can be made legally Sufficient funds do not seeem available now that the
 First District Only, taxpayers are to get a rebate from the consolidation tax rate
 4. How can 100, or. more applf- cants be satisfied when there may be only 25 or 15 or or no appointments to the police force available
 AI1WoT1e.F kzeTHdiT1ey in inc rarreof <s-a- swers to these questions will do the commissioners huge favor. Today they admitted they can't figure it out and the prospects x of immediate changes in the department are, side tracked temporarily.
 The Board of Apportionment last night met to prune some of the ap- propriations, in order that the revenue of the city might not be exceeded in the expenditures, as prohibited by law. This was necessary because the appropriations were based on a 19-2 mills tax from the entire First dis trfct-an act that has been since de- clared illegal
 Commissioners Norman Leeds want ed the police appropriation sliced He said the appropriations for new men had been made months ago. because the commissioners said additional men were necessary. The appointments had been delayed so long that they might wait over another year, he thought. Hes moved to rescind the appropriations.
 City Attorney Comley said it couldn't be done, because no ..calI'' for a meeting for such revision had been made.
 Commissioners Mackenzie and Lynch didn't see why MT. Leeds had to sim gle out the police department to pick 9TUvva Mr.. (s1F7IaVsS OriY1f0T1 put the proposition on the ice. how ever and the Board of Apportionment today Joined the police commission in wondering where 1t would get off on the deal.
 It was suggested that maybe the mayor might order another of the numerous bond referendurns to make ID the deficit, or that prospective ap- pointees to the department be as- sessed a years salary just like they'r re assessed for a G. o. P election fund. Neither suggestion made 9 hit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-11-19

gle sheriff coming near him.
 Finally he tired of waiting for tine summons and he made another trip to North Main street. and battered down the gate 3. second time
 This undoubtedly stirred someone connected with the Hydraulic Go. for today President Whitehead was served with a restraining order claiming $1g- GOO damages. The case is returnable before the superior court oa the first Tuesday in December
 Now Whitehead' is prepared to de- fend hds action, and is pleased that he has not been obliged to keep up smashing down gates in order to get day in court.