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The Hawaiian gazette., 1914-12-29
London Says That British Naval
Force and Flying Corps De-
stroyed Parseval Airship and
Shed and Zeppelin Hangers
MISSING AVIATOR SAID
TO BE PRISONER OF WAR
Allies Hold Portion Of Right Bank
Of User Canal, While Paris Re-
ports That Army-of Kaiser Has
Made Gains In the Vicinity
IAs'oeiated Press by Federal wirele..1

lAssociated Press by Federal wireicss)
MI oNDoN, DEcEMBER 20. -
II while no oficial report has been
published regarding the damage
indicted by the British naval and air
ship raid upon the German naval baas
&C Cuxhaven, at the mouth Of the Elbe
river. the London Times prints a story
giving details.
This account says that in spite Of
the oficial German denials. the British
aviators destroyed with bombs a Parse
val airship and IT'S shed and indicted
serious damage upon the Zeppelin
sheds.
MISSING AVIATOR A PRIsoNER
Nothing further has been learned o.
neiAlly regarding the fate Of. oonlmand.
er Oliver Hewlett Royal Navy Flying
Corps, whose machine, fen INTO thu sea
while he was trying to escape.
According to adviees received by the
Daily Sketch. the missing airman Is a
prisoner in the hands Of the Germans.
When last seen he was in the watop
and German torpedo boat was ap-
preaching him.
ALLIES HOLD CANAL POSITION
The advices from Flanders yesterday
indicate that the Allies arc now hold
ing portion Of the right bank Of the
User Canal at its mouth. where the
town Of Lombaertzyde is situated, while
a few miles south the struggle for the
crossing at Nieuport is sttIl In prog
ress. Severe actions are taking place
at various points along the limo TO the
south. N4J
GERMANS MAKE GAINS
The Paris report says the Germans
made some gain yesterday at HOLE
beke, which is on the left bank Of
the User Canal. between Ypres and
Armentieres. but announces successes
along the Msuse river and In Alsace.
The oflcial announcement says:
"our advance near Lombaertzyds
has reached the sand dunes on which
the forces OF the enemy were estab-
lished. lsltsl
Near Hollebeke we lost one section
Of trenches. Near Lens we captured
eight hundred yards OF German lrut
line trenches.
1--WE have made slight progress alons
the entire front on the Meuse.
SIN ASSace the German countar-at-
tacks northeast OF steinbach have beon
repulsed.'' = luglWTWU
ALLIES ARE ON OFFENSIVE
The Berlin announcement yesterday
says that the Allies are on the offensive
at Nieuport without Success. and claims
the small gain admitted in tho Paris
report This report also says the Allies
are on the offensive in the region Of
verdun, but arc being repulsed BY the
Germans. N
The Official announcements says:
''All the ensmy's renewed attacks
against NieupOrt and St George have
failed.
"scuth Of Ypres we have gained one
trench. Southeast Of verdun we have
repulsed several attacks"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
S0MERS IS HEEL D IN SI,OO0 BAIL ON NEW CHARGE Bridgeport Merchant Ar rested Today In Action of Subornation of Perjury MRS. COUDERRE IS
 STATE $ WITNESS Woman Whose Arrest for B1ackmail He Caused to
 Take Stand

John L. Somers, the well known painter of this city, in whose auto mobile Mrs. Lillian M. Watson. Judd met her death Dec 20, in West Ha- in the superior court, in New Haven. today. charged with subornation of perjury on two counts
 Somers is accused on the statement of Mrs. Maria Couderre, that he per suaded her to testify falsely in the Inquest of Coroner Mix, that the evil dence might be such as to warrant 9 damage suit against the Connections Go. The death Of Mrs. Judd, and the Demolition of Somers, car was caused when g trolley car crashed into Som CTS, automobile.
 Somers counee1, Jacob B. Klein, of this city. filed a demurrer to the mo- ton for the, issuance of a bench war rant, but yesterday Judge Curtis over ruled the demurrer, and today. the merchant was arrested and brought into the New Haven tribunal
 Acting on the advice Of counsel, Somers entered a plea of not guilty. Bail was fixed at 1000, and George W " arner of this city. who accom- panied Somers to New Haven for the purpose. filed a bond for his appear ance in court when the trial date is set
 The s'abornation of perjury charges esAs@ " q 4es " hJC CC11 derre and Sumers somers caused Mrs Co1rderre,s arrest after the cor onerss hearing, alleging that she had attempted to blacknan him under threats to change her testimony She accused Somers Of having framed up her arrest. ThesBridseport city court found her not guilty of Attempted blackmail.
 Mrs Couderre is the star witness in the states latest action against Som CTS. who Is waiting trial for man slaughter also, in the superior court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
MRS. DAVIES IS DENIED CUSTODY
 OF HER CHILD
Young Mothers Temper
 and Habits Deemed Not Suitable By Probate Court


 By the finding handed down nr Judge W. T. Beecher in the probate court today, Mrs. Anna Davies is re- moved as guardian of her 22-momfna old son, William T. Davies. By fhia finding, the father, William B. DaTfar several months. becomes sole guard Ian of the little boy. Judge Beecher in his finding states that 'sbecau1e Of the temper, habits and lack of atten- tion'' which the mother manite9ted that it is for the best interest of aaid William T. Davies that she be reluov- ed as his guardian
 The marital troubles of the Uavles family have been well aired at 1suEthv hearings in the probate court, Judge Beecher of the Newtown Probate court sitting for Judge P. F. Haflen- Nm Davies maiden name was Anna Burke The husband is foreman fn the West End. The couple have lived in the West End practically an tretr lives and t11eir marital dff8calt1es halFc created much interest in that section.
 After a. brief and stormy married life of about three years durntlcn times Mir and Mrs Davies have elect ed to live apart There is one chGd. The mother had the custody oe Chin child until a few months ago. when Davies found it on the street in care of his sfster-fn-1avv, Miss Grace Burke He took the child by force to his homo at 64 Lee avenue, where he has keDt it ever since. On March 10 he brouBnl an action to have himself appointed guardian of the child. A number 0r lengthy hearings have been held ir the probate court and many witnessea were examined. Charges that his wife stayed out late nights, went to daueea I" drank, smoked and frequently use1 profanity, we're made by the husoand.
 Mrs. Davies entered a general denial of the charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
YOUTHFUL ROMANCE RECALLED
 IN THE WEDDING TODAY OF F. J.
 NARAMORE TO WEALTHY WIDOW
Prominent BridGeporter Is Married Al Handsome Country Home Of Bride, Known Throughout
 Bay State For Her Beauty
 And Philanthropy

At her beautiful country home in Hfngham, Mass, Mrs. Catherine Ly- man DIzer, widow of the late SEIas c. DIzer and the Hon. Frank Julien Narauaore of this city were married today. The marriage was the cul- imitation of @ romance, as Mir. and Mrs Naramore are not only cousins, 4avlng the same great-grandfather, bsaf were lovers in their teens. Both chose dffFerent life partners year ago, however.
 Forty-three years ago Mir. Nara more was married to Miss E11ms Beers He recently secured divorce from her on the ground of assertion. He has several grown children who reside in Bridgeport.
 Mr. Nara1nore was born in Bridge port and most Of his life has been passed here. Soon after his marriage, he was for time clerk in the post office at Waterbury. MT. Naramore has been prominent in business, social. political Masonic and club life in Brsdgeport For nine years he was collector of customs here serving by appointments from President McKin- ley and Roosevelt He was also a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
Madero Property Is
 Burned By Federals

Chihuahua, April 15-A brief sup p1ementary report of the battle of San Pedro received by General Car ranza last night from General Villa says that all houses belonging to the Madero family in San Pedro were burned by the federaIs. The rebels are reported to have captured rail- road trains, eleven cannon, a thou sand rifles and considerable ammunf- ton.
 Before retreatings the federals set fire to the leading hotels and the market buildings General Velasco. the federal commander, declined to allow the civil populace to seek safety and sustenance by. leaving the city, which they might have done by the southeast, and rich and poor alike huddled in their houses, suffering in- tensely from lack of food.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15

park commissioner for nine years.
 For twenty years he has been secre- tary, treasurer and general manager of Mountain Grove cemetery. He re- tired from ownership and manage Tnent of the Bridgeport Coach Lace Go. (the oldest manufacturing concern in Brfdgeport) in the fall of 1912 He will continue in the management of Mountain Grove cemetery. Mrs Nara more is the widow of one of the most prominent shoe manufacturers in Massachusetts his firm being one of the oldest and wea1thiest in the state, having factories at Lynn and Law renee. She is widely known in Boston and it's vicinity for her beauty, and philanthropic and charitable work. She has city home on Common- wealth avenue, Boston, and her coun : try place at Hinghan. where the mar riage took place, is one of the most beautiful estates on the South Shore. Mrs. Naramore is much interested in art and has made large collections from all parts of the world, having spent many years in travel. MT. and Mrs Naramore will spend the greater part of the coming summer at the home at Bingham
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
NEW BRITAIN MAN NEW COMMANDER
 OF STATE 6. A. R,
Henry J. seeley of Bridge port Elected Delegate to
 National Encampme1lt

Meriden. April 15-Comrade Ered- .erick B. streeter. of Stanley Post, No III, of New Britain, was chosen de- apartment commander Of the Connecti- Scut Grand Army today before the 47th annual encampment closed He is Q veteran with splendid war record
 The other officers chosen were: lEerior vice-commander.- Lafayette. w lSsarr, Post 47. New London; junior svfce-c0mmander, George Brown, Post i9, Coachesters medical director, Charles Rollins, Post 17, New Haven't chaplain, William F. Hilton, Post 50, Hartford council Of Administration, Harry L. EBeach, Hartfords David W. Sharpe, lNew Haven: Dwight c. Knbourne, lIitchfe1d; Richard J. Cutbf1l, South iNorwazk. and George Haven, New fLondcu-
 Delegates to h. national encamp- sznent, H L. Beach. (at-1arge), Henry EJ. seelsy. Bridgeport; H. B. Smith, New London; J. [. Rutherford, Neri- .dsn. HezAry Hovey, Norwich; D. H. t1Einer, Danbury: azfernates,s George L. Buxton, Norwich; F. E. Hastings, iThompsonFil1e; William Tysoe, Wa terbury; L. B. Leonard, Idtchfield; iGeurEe O. Bliss, Stamford, and FL G. Marshall, Milford.
 The place of the next encamp pment win be fixed by the council Com t1nander Efreeter is also an aide-de- camp on the staff of tho national com smander.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
P Lynch Takes Life
 With Acid

$ George P. Lynch, the well known painter and decorator. whose con tracts in the larger office buildings and residences in the city were ex- =tensive, drank muriatic acid in his home, A Lewis street, yesterday af sternoon. Although he had been m il1-health for some months and was known to be Respondent none believ- ed that he contemplated taking his life
 He had been in his office during the on the act and went home His wife and son were away but upon their return to the house about 4:S0 they found him lying upon the bed suf- fering from coma following his drink ing a large quantity of muriatic7 acid.
 pr. C.. N. Haskell was immediately called He administered ernetics and began using the stomach pump The emergency surgeon was called and aided in trying to reduce the deadly effect of the acid. He was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital where he died at 5:16 this morning. Lynch, whose offices were in the Security building, 1I15 Main St, had been identified with the growth of the city for over a quarter of a century. After serving his apprenticeship as a painter in Boston he Identified him self with the firm of Walker & Son where he acted in the capacity o1 foreman until the dissolution of the firm seven or eight years ago. He then established his own business. He is spoken of highly for both the Qual- ity of the work performed and his grasp upon details
 Although we'll along in the fifties he was active thouge afflicted with af- factions of the heart and Kidneys He leaves to mourn his loss awfdow, one son and a daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
3,45O KILLED OR WOUNDED AT SAN PEDRO Combined Federal Forces Tn Full Retreat Over Desert
 After Defeat VILLA CAPTURES
 TOO PRISONERS Bloody Battle Which Lasted Six Days Ends Tn Rebel
 Victory
 

Juarez. April 15.-Tte defeat of the combined federal forces by the rebels at San Pedro De Los Co1oEias, state of Coahuila, with federal losses esti- and 700 prisoners and a rebel loss reported at $50 killed and wounded, was, 1t was pointed out here, the cu1- nlination of the battle of Torreon, which began on March 21.
 When General Velasco, the federal general -in-chief, evacuated Torreon. his army was practically intact and the retreat enabled him to. join the reinforceraents which had failed to reach him at .Torreon. To that ex- tent, the evacuation was a successful maneuver.
 Tn any event. velasco, after his re- treat. was much stronger and more dangerous than before, for at San Pedro he had with him the columns of Generals Demoure Argumendo, Campa, Mariana, Ruiz, Hidalgo and Maas. a total of 12,00o or 14,000
 While desu1tory fighting began al- most as. soon as the federals left Tor reon, Villa gives the duration of the battle proper as six days culmfnating with the flight of the federals last Monday.
 The disofdered state of affafrs in the Torreon region is illustrated by the fact that Villas report of victory required ;24 hours to reach General Carranza at Chihuahua~
 The federals are reported to have retired eastward in the direction Of sa1ti1Ho ahd Monterey. having, it is thought. repaired the railroad in that direction before the battle. The fedS a. hotel and the property of the late 9 hoteI an dtf1e property of the late President Madefo before retiring.
 That the tenacious leadership Of General Villa finally succeeded in driving the defeated federals from the city to which they had applied the torch before evacuatfng, was paid for dearly with the lives and limbs of men on both sides, was gathered from the various reports received here
 General Villa, in his official report to his chief, ended with the remark:
 My only regret is that 800 of my troops were wounded in today's (Mon- day) assault. I hope that the great Sacrifice of human blood will be for the welfare of our country
 Rebel officers and sympathizers were ture of San Pedro was apparently con- firmed General Villa was again the man of the hour. Not doubt remains apparently in the minds of those who have rebelled against Huerta that General Villa will sweep away all op- position even to the very gates of the old castle of Chapultepec.
 Federal sympathizers across the river in Fl Paso, however, were hope Sa1dHo or some other stronghold be- tween Torreon and Mexico City.
 Villas army of not more than 12,- 900 men were pitted against a,pprod- mate1y Is. .0O0 in the forts at San. Pedro.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
MRS. GEoRGEH. PaII,

Carolina E., widow of George H. Span and known to almost every resi- dent of Stratford as Aunt Carrie died at her home 1144 Broad street in that town today. She was 69 years old. Her husband now deceased was 3, former postmaster of Stratford and Mrs. Spau was born there and lived there most of her life. Her maiden name was Stagg and her death marks the third that has occurred in her family within a few months The others were her sister Mrs. Cornefa eVan Houten and her brother, the for mer Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Stagg. Mrs Spau was member and an a active worker in the Stratford Con- greganona1 church and because of her piety and many charitable acts was beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by a sister Mrs. Be- bell Benjamin and two brothers, Hen- ry P. and William A. Stagg. A nephew George W. Spal1. employed at the American Graphophone Co. and a niece. Mrs. Harry Hubbell Of Strat- ford also survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
Sapirstein, Piano Virtuoso, Is Here
 Tomorrow Evening

David sapfrstefn. the eminent vfftuo- 50. as to be heard in Bridgeport, to- tu7orrow night at the Etratfield ball. Ix0om, where he will give a grand con bnnrt under the auspices of the Schwa- sbfmcher Mmennerci10r.
 The work Of this noted artist has spread far and wide and as his tech- niuue Is considered equal to that of the most noted artists of the past if net superior, those who hear this con- cert vfs1 have an opportunity of com garrison and wonderment.
 By special arrangement the Wissner piano is to be used. The opening number will be heard promptly at 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
Big superdreadnaught
 Placed Tn Commission

New York, April 15-The new su- perdreadnaught New York, one of the two largest batt1eshfps in the world, was placed in commission today at the Brooklyn navy yard The ceremony was simple. Captain T. S. Rogers re- ceived his orders placing him in com nand of the new ship, flags were broken ot uat the bow and stern and the commission pennant was released as the ships band played the Star Spangled Banner
 Cheers by the 1.014 officers and men in the crew of the latest addition to the Atlantic fleet were answered by the men on, other ships lying at the yard and the New York was in com mission.
 If necessary the New York could steam out to sea in 12 hours.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
WORKMAN DYING AS
 RESULT OF FALL
 FROM THIRD FL DOR


 misstep this noon while walking along the plankfng on the third floor of a new structure being erected on Englewood avenue is likely to prove fatal for Jacob Cappel1ierfe, living at Green and Hamilton streets, a. car penter employed on tI1eh building. He was picked up on the first floor short ly after and rushed to St. Vincent s hospital. where it was found that he was suffering from a concussion of the brain.
 third floor of the building when the noon whistle blew. He started for the ladder that leads below. The floors are not laid. Rlanling has been laid temporarily. As he approached the ladder he missed his step, and fell to the first floor.
 As far as can be discovered the in tured man has no relatives in this country.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
Lambert Suggests < Septic Tank to Take
 North End Sewage

when members of the board Of health made an investigation of the sewage conditions existing in Wayne sstreef and vicinity Commissioner Lam Iberf, who is sanitary engineer, sug
 gested the erection of a. septic tank.
 This he explained had all the good features of the old cess pools without kf11e bad features. The tank destroys Ffhe germs and the solid matter in the ktank, while the proximity of the brook in the rear of the property would make the disposal of the water
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
HUERTA MUST FIRE SALUTE TO FLAG OR
 LOSE COAST PORTS
United States Will Seize Seaports Un= less Insults Are Promptly Dis- owned == President Tells Of Inci= dents Which Forced Action By Nation As Battleships Sail

Washington April 15Huerta will salute the American flag the Atlantic fleet will Vera Cruz and Tamplco What happens afterward depends on Huerta
 That is President Wilson's deermiRation. Leaders in Congress conferred today agreed there ample precedent for such action s
 incident of indigni- ties offered the United the exemption Of other foreign nations represented in Mexico from the President advisers that the United States has been singled out for manifestations of ~ and contempt.
 Official despatches to Charge Ohaughnessy have been ercepted by the, Mexican
 ships orderly ashore in full uniform in Vera Cruz bus arrested released while eted out to the local officials These unpublished facts disclosed today official statement
 fact brought out at the White House confer bluejackets arrested at Iieo actually taken from the Dolphin boat
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15
CRUISER TACOMA LOADS
 AMMUNITION FOR GUNS

Boston, April 15-Preparafions were made over night for the departure of the third class cruiser Tacoma which was ordered yesterday to proceed co Tampico, Mex, with a preIimlnary stop at Newport, R. l. The Tacoua crossed the harbor to Hinehau1 where ammunition wzs taIrsn on board from the naval magazine. The member of the cruisers crew who were on shore leave were rounded uD-
 The Tacoma. is commanded by Con mander Nathan C. Twinfne and car- ries 800 men. At Newport she win take on seamen and coal passera.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-04-15

Tn discussions in official circles lnz Washington of the present Mexican situation, the following points have been very much dweh upon:
 s'It has been pointed out that, in considering the present somewhat delicate situation in Mexico, the un- pIeasant incident at Tampico must not be thought of alone. For some time Mexico has seemed to. think mere apologies sufficient when the rights of American citizens or the dignity of this government was involved and has apparently made no attempt at either reparation or the effective cor rection of the serious derelictions of its civil and military officers.
 ARREST OF MAIL ORDERLY
 .Immediately after the incident at Tampico, an orderly from one of the ships of the United States in the har- bor of Vera Cruz who had been sent ashore to the postoffice for the ships mail, and who was in uniform and who had the official mail bag on his back, was aFfested and put in jail by the local authorities,
 "He was subsequently released and a nominal punishment inflicted upon the officer who had arrested him; but it was significant that an orderly from the fleet of the United States was picked out from. the many per- sons constantly going ashore on var ious efrands from the various ships in the harbor. representing several nations.
 Most serious of all, the officials in charge of the telegraph office at Mex leo City presumed to withhold an of ficial despatch of the heAgovernment of the United States to it's embassy at Mexico City until it should have been sent to the censor and permission re- ceived to deliver it and gave the des- patch into the hands of the charge d'affaires of the United States only upon his personal and emphatic de- mand, he having in sthe meantime learned through other channels that a despatch had been sent him which he had not received.
 PICKED ON UNCLE SAM
 s.It cannot but strike anyone who has watched the course of events in Mexico as significant that untoward incidents such as these have not oc- cured in any case where representa- lives of other governments were con- cerned but only in dealings with rep resentatives of the United States and that there has been no occasion for other governments to call attention to such matters or to ask for apolo- gies.
 ssThese repeated offenses against the rights and dignity of the United
 
 regard to the representatives of other governments, have necessarily made the impression that the government of the United States was singled out for manifestations of i11-wiII and contempt.
 srThe authorities of the state de- partment feel confident that, when the seriousness and the communicative effects of these incidents is made evil dent to the government of Mexico, that government will see the proprfe- ty and the necessity of giving such evidences of it's desire to repudiate and correct these things as will be not only satisfactory to the govern ment of the United States but also an evidence to the rest of the world of entire change of attitude.
 There can be no loss to the dignity of the de facto government in Mex ico in recognizing in the fullest de- gree the claims of a great sovereign government to it's respect"