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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
DEFENDERS OF TORRE0N STILL RESIST REBELS Both Forces Fighting Fiercely to Avoid Perils of Desert
 Retreat. VILLA <SYMPATHIZERS
 WAX MORE CONFIDENT Washington Hears Rlnnors of Plan to Start Northern
 Republic.

Washington, March 31-The Mexi- can embassy here today received the following message from the foreign of5ce in Mexico City
 seTorreon has not fallen and the government is quite confident that it reports received by the government from the<front.'
 Juarez. Mex, March 31-Ffghting continues at Torreon, according to in formation given by rebel officers at Juarez today. No details were re-. eeived Rebel leaders contend that fought last week at Gomez Palacio.. where it is said the losses were so heavy that neither side is now capable of repeating So determined battle
 In Torreon, the fighting is said to be from building to building, without open charges or concentrated assault Gomez Palacio was taken by storm after three sangufnary assaults, ac- cordfng to the brief reports thus far received
 FFDERAIS MISSED CHANGE.
 A story that reached Juarez last night when some correspondents ar rived from the front indicated that the federals might have driven Villa, g army back in confusion. if they had
 
 H Confidence in General Villas uIti- mats victory was restored in Constitu- tionalist sympathizera here today by receipt of various semi official reports that the rebel leader had forced Gen eral VeIascoss federal army to it's last stand ir the general Barracks at Tor reon.
 Opinions were freely expressed, even by army officers here. that the long drawn out battle Of Torreon cannot last much longer and that it has com tfnued tfzis far ana strenHous1y be- cause 1t really is aabattIe to The deaths
 General Villa it is suggested. khorou gh1y understands the hazard he would run in withdrawing his forces tow ard Chihuafua subject to the at tack in the rear from the federals.
 vELASCo,S ONLY CHOICE. a plight if not worse. It would have of natural defenses, in order to reach succor Driven from the barracks in Torreon.f the federa1s would be sub jected to whatever measure of sIaugh- ter Villa chose to mete out to them.
 It Is believed here that the weeks fighting has left the rebel army bet ter provisioned. both in arms and supplies, than 1t has the federals and the fact that repeated reports have been received to the effect that fed- rals are making their last stand leads to the hope among ConstitutfonaEsts here that news of a rebel victory soon will be forthc onning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31

The resignation of States Attorney Stiles Judson, which was announced yesterday. in the Farmer, was oflcial-l lv confirmed today, when, at the re- quest of Mir Judson, Justice George w. Wheeler, of the supreme court, made public the correspondence be- tween Judge Joseph P Futile and Mr. the Mellen and other cases pending this term
 After a verbal conference in which zIr Judson asked that others be ap- pointed to prosecute MT. Me1lens Judge TuftTe approved the suggestion of the stafe's attorney that Atterney Gen era1 John H. Light, of South Nor walk assisted by Hon. Hugh M Al corn. of suff1eld, be appointed to prose cute the case against Mfr. Mellen.
 Under date of March 27th, States Attorney Judson thanks Judge Tut fle for his courtesy, saying that he should have withdrawn in the interest Of his health before. and expresses his .intention, not only to take long and &.ndeh needed rest. but fntimates that le does not desire again to be ap- pointed-
 # Judge Futile on the following day, expresses his sense of obligat ton for the splendid service rendered the state by the retiring attorney, and hopes zor early restoration of MT Judsonss s health
 Simultaneously orders were filed with the superior court clerk of FaiF- field county relieving MT Judson from further responsibility in the Mellen case as well as any other duties per- taining to the offfce of states attor- ney and appointing Attorney General Night and Hon Hugh M. Alcorn as special counsel for the state to prose- cute fhe hEellen case
 It was announced by Justice Wheel ser today, that States Attorney GaIen Carter would handle the cases appear ing upon the short caIlenda ar next. week. an@R 1t Is believed he will have fuu charge of the prosecution until a successor is apnointed by the super Attorney Judson's term Of office, in
 Attornev General night and his as- z sisxant were at the court house today taking up the threads of the MeIien Er1a1. in which they were obe assist sd late this afternoon by AttornW
 1dsun as we'll as others who have
 4 itefsd into the prosecution sor in
 ssfigations, following the wreck at
 7estport October g. 1912.
 MT Judson's letter to Judge Futile stratford. Conn. March 2, 1914. My Dear Judge Tuttle:--
 have your very kind favor of the 2eth, notifying me that you have ap- proved ef my suggestion and knamed Attorney General Light and States Attorney Alcorn as special states at torneys for the prosecution of State am very much gratfnsd wish your <EeIections- These gentlemen win do fhelr fun duty-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
BANK CASHIER HELD ON ENTERTAINMENT CHARGE.
 SHORTAGE NEAR $6O, 900

Nashville, Tenn, March s1-William B. Brown, assistant cashier Of the First National bank Of Gal1atin, and mayor of that town, h as been arrest ed charged with embedding $30,00O Of the banks funds. The bank short age, it is said, may reach $60, GOO. Fire, which followed a supposed bank rob bery recently, destroyed part of the banks books, so that an accurate au- dit of the banks affairs is difficult.
 Herbert B. Jackson, an employe of the state mining department, was ar rested last night in Nashville charg- ed with aiding Brown in the misap- nranriafior
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
SHIP LOADED WITH RIFLES FOR IRISH
 ELUDES OFFICERS

Copenhagen, March s1-A mysterious cargo of 30 tons of rifles supposed to be intended for Ireland, disappeared from the vicinity of the Danish island of Langeland during last night after an embargo had been placed on it by the aut thorities-s
 The rifles were brought to Lange@ land on board a lighter from Hamburg which anchored off the island A short time afterward the Norwegian steamer Fannie drew up alongside and proceeded to take the arms on board.
 The Danish authorities then came upon the scene and seized the pa- pers of the lighter and the steamer, whose conmande were orderd to await further instr1icttons.
 Today the two vessels had vanish
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
HOME RULE BILL
 UP BEFORE HOUSE ON SECOND READING
viscount Morley Decides to Abandon Intention to.
 Resign.

London. March s1-After week of sensational developments in con- nection with the Ulster situation. the House of Commons today started the debate in the second reading of the home rule for Ireland bill. It is exz pected the measure will occupy the House for at least three days.
 The absence of MT. Asquith, who was in charge of the bill. was bit teray complained of by the unionists. abandoned his intention of resigning from the cabinet mtimated yesterday.
 The cabinet met today and the press of business was brought to bear oll Lord Morley not to add to the diff culties of his colleagues by resigning
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
FLAGLER PRAISES WORK OF LATE SAMUEL s. SANFORD
Especial to Ti1e F,armer.l

New York March s1-Harry lark ness FIagler, upon his re~eIection to be president of The Symphony society paid high tribute to the memory of the late Samuel s. Sanford, of Bridge port, Ct, who was for many years president of the society.
 ME. Sanford was the most widely known amateur pianist in the United States. and was regarded as the equal Of the best professionals He was a son of Henry Sanford, for sometime president Of the Adams Express com pany.
 pay the annual deficit of the orchestra in future. which now amounts to about s5e. 1000 annually, and which promises never to be smaller
 MT. F1ag1er is the son of Henry M. F1agleIt who died last May. leaving a large fortune,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
FEAR KIDNAPPING
 OF STAMFORD MAN
Relatives of Maurice Karp Seek Missing Youth
 Throughout County.

Maurice Karp, who disappeared from his home here last Sunday night, to- day advanced the theory that he might have been kidnapped in the belief that his mother would pay a ransom to have him returned. The young mans father died a year ago leaving him about $3,000.
 Karp,6 who is about 23 years old. was injured in a runaway accident about 20 years ago and since that time his mental condition has been that of child making it very easy for anyone to lead him away
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
GOUNTERFEITER, AGED 80,
 GETS FIVE YEARS IN PEN

Philadelphia, March s1-samuel Tate. 80 years old and notorious coun- terfeiter, who has spent nearly 20 years in prison. pleaded guilty yes #terday to passing counterfeit half dol lars and was sentenced to five years in the federal prison at Atlanta Geo. Reilly, a companion of Tate's, receiv- ed a. similar sentence.
 When the two men were arrested last month, government agents found a complete outfit for making coins in their rooms.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
CHILD EOsT IN FREIGHT
 GAR IS WIDELY SOUGHT

Pensacola, Fla. March 31-some- where north of this city locked in a, box car, Salvatore Iabratelle, five years old, is believed to be an un- willing traveller. possibly victim of him. enter a. Gulf, Florida and Ala bama car here Sunday afternoon. He has not been seen since.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
ROBERT I. BRADLEY NAMED POSTMASTER AT NEWT0WN OFFICE
Is Son of Thomas J. Bradley, a Democrat and Widely
 Known and Respected.
Special to the Farmer.

Special to the F'armer.)
 Washington. March 31-Congressman T. Bradley to be postmaster at New town
 Newtown. March Robert T. Brad ley is a son of Thomas J. Bradley one of the leading Democrats of this town, Robert T. Bradley. is 24 years old. He is graduate of Newtown High school and obtained his education in the New town schools. He is a competent young man who enjoys the affection and respect of all who know him. He is unmarried.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
CLARKE OF ARKANSAS
 DEFEATED FOR SENATE

Little Rock, Ark, March 31-Of- fcial returns from 72 counties and complete but unofficial returns from the remaining three counties in Arkansas give William F. Kirby, as- sociate justice of the state supreme court, majority of 1s4 votes over United States Senator James P. Clark in the contest for the Democratic nomination as United States Senat or from Arkansas, which is equivalent to election.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
BOY AT WORK 3 DAYS GONE WITH
 DEPOSIT OF $IOO

4. Geistels 1889 Pembroke street. re- ported to the police today that he sent J. Denjan, 18 years of age, to the bank of the American. Bank & Trust Co, in East Main street, with $160. The lad left the store about 9:15 o'clock and has not been seen since that time. Danjan has been employed for Geis- tel for five days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
NEW BRITAIN TRUST
 COMPANY ORGANIZED

Hartford, March s1-The state bank ing commission today. after a hear. ing, granted to the Commercial Trust company of New Britain, a, certificate of authority to do the business of a bank and trust company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
PRINCE HENRY LEAVES
 ARGENTINE FOR CHILE

Buenos Ayres March 31-Prince and Princess Henry. Of Prussia, left here today by railroad for Chile. They travelled in the presidential car.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
AnDE,RMAN1c MEETING.

There will be meetings of the fire department and claims committees of the common council in city hall to- night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31

A fund of s5o,0oo has been .faised at. Jacksonville, Fla, to provide entertain ment for tine annual reunion of the United Confederate veterans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
JUDSON'S RESIGNATION DUE TO CONTINUED ILL HEALTH,
 CORRESPONDENCE PUBLISHED

appointments Attorney Ge neral Light and Mr Alcorn to
 Try MeIen Made at Mr. Jndsons< Req.les-Retir-
 ing Attorney Highly Gompfmented By Judge Tut tle-yudqe Wheeler Release Correspondence.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-03-31
PARTY WHIPS BUSY AS TOLLS REPEAL
 NEARS FIRST VOTE

1 ed upon ito carry out the information al confidence game by which Japan and England hope to secure the use
 of the canal without competition"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Winthrop College Scholarship
and Entrance Examination.

The examination for the award
of vacant scholarships in Winthrop
College and for the admission of
new students will be held al the
county court house on Friday, July
3, at 9 a. m. Applicants must not
be less than sixteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacant after
July 3 they will be awarded to
those making the highest average al
this examination, provided they
meet the conditions governing the
award. Applicants for scholarships
should write to President Johnson
before the examination foI scholar
ship blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
free tuition. The next session will
open September l6, 1914. For
further information and catalog,
address President D. 3. Johnson,
Rock Hill, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17

town of Johnston than to any other
voting precinct shall be allowed to
vote at the club district situated on
The same side of the railway as they
reside. At Trenton, Modoc, Parks
Vile and Plum Branch the club dis
tricts shall embrace the respective
town limits, and those citizens in
the adjacent townships living nearer
the voting precincts in said towns
than to any other voting precinct.
In all other cases the voter must
enroll in the club nearest his place
residence calculated by the near
est practical route and can vote only
at the voting place of such club
and the territory included by this
test shall be considered the club dis
trict of such club. Each voter must
sign the club roll in person giving
his full name, age, occupation and
post office address. The books for
enrolment will remain open until
the last Tuesday in July, at which
time they will close. All voters are
urged to 90 in person and enroll
their names upon the club rolls of
the respective clubs to which they
belong B. NICHOLSON,
County Chairman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Always Lead TO Better Health.

Serious sicknesses start in disor-
ders of the stomach, liver and kid
neys. The best corrective and pre-
ventive is DR.. Kings New Life
pills. They purify the blood, pre-
vent constipation, keep liver, kid
neys and bowels in healthy condi-
lion. Give you better health by
ridding the system of fermenting
and gassy foods. Effective and mild.
Csc at yo:r druggist. Bucklen's Ar
MICA Salve for all hurts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Hot Weather Tonic and Health
Builder.

Are you run down, nervous, tired ?
Is everything you do an effort? You
are not lazy, you are sick. Your
stomach, liver, kidneys, and whole
system need a tonic. A tonic and
health builder to drive out the waste
matter-build YOU up and renew
your strength. Nothing better than
Electric Bitters. Start to day. Mrs.
James Duncan, Haynesville, Me-,
writes: Completely cured me aftei
several doctors gave me up" SOC
and $1.OO at your druggist. Buck
lens Arnica Salve for cuts.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Take Plenty of Time to Eat.

There is a saying that rapid
eating ia slow suicide" If you have
formed the habit of eating too rap
idly you are most likely suffering
from indigestion or constipation,
which will result eventually in Sc
rious illness unless corrected. Di-
,gestion begins in the mouth Food
should be thoroughly masticated
and insalivated. Then when you
have fullness of the stomach or
feel dull and stupid after eating,
take one of Chamberlain's tablets
Many severe cases of stomach
trouble and constipation have been
cured by the use of these tablets.
They are easy to take and most
agreeable in effect. Sold by all deal
ers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Cures Stubborn, Itchy Skin
Troubles.

Il could scratch myself to piec-
es" is often heard from sufferers of
eczema, tetter, itch and similar skin
eruptions. Don't scratch, stop the
itching at once with DR.. Hobson's
eczema ointment. Its first applica-
tion starts healing; the red, rough,
scaly, itching skin is smoothed by
the healing and cooling medicines.
.frs. G A Einfeldt, Rock Island,
ILL.,, after using Dr.. Hobson's ecze.
ma ointment, writes: This is the
first time in nine years I have been
free from the dreadful ailment."
SOC at your druggtis.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
A Good Drug Store.

1t takes more than stock of
drugs and good intentions to make
a good drug store. 1t requires an
intimate knowledge of weighing,
measuring and mixing, which comes
only after careful study and expert
ence. Your prescriptions will be
properly filled at our store. We
have every modern facility and-We
know how.
Penn & HOlstein.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17

$4,000 special suits, all wool
nicely made $3.50 values. We
havemarked our goods down at the
start, we can save you from So. 90
to $3.50 on a suit. Spend $500
save $500.
F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17

1900 Flannel suits at $500. We
are determined to give the best
value in Augusta for the money.
Palm Beach suits $3.50, $500
value.
+ G Mertins, Augusta. Ga
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy.

Every family without exception
should keep this preparation at
hand during the hot weather of the
summer months. Chamberlain's s
collie, cholera and diarrhoea remedy
is worth many times its cost " hen
needed and is almost certain to be
needed before the summer is over.
1t has no superior for the purposes
for which it is intended. Buy it now.
For sale by all dealers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1914-06-17

F. G. Mertins, Augusta, Ga.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Truck Gardens Planted
in Ash Heaps of New
York; Outskirts by Italians

New York, Aug. "a vegetable
farms now flourish on many acres OF
salt marsh land in the outskirts OF
New York that have been filled In Dy
ashes and other refuse Inls ASH
dump property. within easy driving
distance Of the city's markets, has IAN
for years apparently useless, haro ny
worth the taxes until recehIly an
italian Trucker applied for a lease
why, there's nothing but asnes'
exclaimed the owner.
so much the better" said the gar
dener-
And now, on this waste area, sup
posedIv without a semblanCe Of soil.
around crude buildings constructed
from waste wood and scrap tin neither
large nor artistic, but providing
shelter for the boss, his family, eight
beIDers and two horses, have come
IIIxuriant fields of waving corn, high
mole beans, crisp lettuce and cabbage,
red ripe tomatoes. all kinds and yari-
cites Of vegetab les, growing as If the
soil were the most fertile in the world
How is il done2 Maybe it's the ashes
suggests the italian
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
New Kind Of CRATER Gets
in His Work in New York

New York, Aug. 29.-The old adage
ABOUT the high birth rate Of suckers
I-nds new proof in the daily records Of
the Manhattan police Wireless wire
Iappers, smooth men who sell the
Brooklyn bridge or sections of Central
park to guifeless foreigners, even the
puryeyors Of green goods and gold
bricks, still find victims in spite of the
frequency with which they have been
exposed.
Just now detectives are looking for
the inventor" Of that ancient machine
which was supposed to make money
by the simple device Of splitting up
one ordinary bill into two OF the same
denomination The hopeful investor
in this case turned over $500 in real
money and received in exchange a
package supposed to contain $500
which he was warned TO leave IN
opened in p hours in order that il
might have time to dry-and incident
ally Of course that the swindler might
have time to make bis getaway"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Race Prejudice in London
Bars Negroes From Better
Class of the City's Cafes

London, Eng, Aug. 29.-The growing
prejudice in England against color
has been a subject Of newspaper COM
ment Of late In the London press. A
typical letter Of the kind comes from a
writer, who says;
Among the men who poured into
was faultlessly dressed negro Of dis
tinguished appearance He took a seat
at a table, which would accommodate
four persons. All the other tables in
the room were quickly filled and there
was not an inch Of space to spare-eN-
cept at the negroes table Rather than
sit in his company, patrons went out
Even the Mattresses ignored the dusky
one It was full 20 minutes before he
was served, and then only in response
to almost pathetic appeals
Can ii be-" asks the writer. that
the American color prejudice is creep
ing into our midst2'
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
GoethaLs VIII Permit
Canal Employees to Put
Ub Their DUN Residences

Panama, Aug. 29.-Owing to the
great demand for quarters and the con-
gested condition of those owned by the
Panama canal government. Col. G. W.
Goethals, governor, has decided to per-
init many of the employees to build
their own homes on the canal zone IN
der certain conditions. Since the con-
centratfon of a large part of the canal
force on the Pacific side Of the isthmus
was begun the demand for quarters
has been so great that the quartermas-
ter's department has been unable to
meet it.
The permit sfor these structures will
be granted with the understanding that
the builders are not to receive any COM
pensatiOn from the canal government in
the event of the termination Of the
owners services with the canal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Ell PASO HERALD

oy one Of the most efficient police
departments FL PasO has ever had
Ihere are now IS officers employed I'M
ger chief Of police I n. Davis and six
99etectVes under charge Of chief J. Z
olahseL ". Caples was FL Paso's tirst
cnier OF police. He was appointed IN
a population exceeding 10000. Pre-
Nlous 10 that time the city was guarded
deputies.
During the time that chief L n Da-
yls mas been in office the department
has caught an unusual number of fug-
lIlEes, many Of them being murderers
ana notorious yeggs for which big re-
wards had been offered Considering
the numerous foreigners in the city.
crime IN FL PasO is much smaller than
In cities Of a similar population.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Of the
Doctor Hdstens Cure

London. Eng. Aug. 2S--Whether
,,1l1-Sici9D should adopt the CHEEKY
manner of bygOne days or wear a
iooI1 of businessIike solemnity, is the
controversy raised in the London press
by Lord Rosebery, who. in speech at
- i+I,CTsaDd times be treated by a third
rate doctor with genial features than
a first rate man Of repellant counte-
nance.
"The old fashioned type who en-
tered rubbing his hands, poked the pa
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29
Ell Paso Has 40 Miles OfPaved
Streets; 20 Miles of Sewer and
Model Fire and Police Systems

Four men are employed at TINS station
FL Paso enjoys the lowest fire insur-
ance rate Of any city in Texas There
Is a reason for this, as the city is
built of brick and concrete, the fire
department is far superior 10 equip
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-08-29

waterworks system is being improves ,
all the time to meet the needs o. .S ~
growing city A key rate OF ~ CeLl.s
is now enjoyed by the property owners lfs5s
although it is expected TO reduce IH-S
to IS cents
Has 60 Policemen; Six Detectives.
While the city sleeps it is guarueu