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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

A very pretty novelty shower waz held at the home of Mir. and Mrs James Danby, 7S Smith street, in hon. or of their daughter. Miss Martha. who is soon to become the bride of Harold w. Roys The young lady was the recipient of many beautiful and costly articles, among which were various pieces of cut glass, silver, china, linen and many useful kitchen articles.
 The guests were entertained, by musical selections, among which were violin solos by Master Walter Banker, accompanied by Norman FTather,. af- ter which the guests were ushered to the dining room where Mrs. Danby had prepared a 1uxerous repast.
 The dining room was very pretti1y adorned with cut flowers and ferns, the favors being in pink and gold. The guests departed at late hour vot- ing Mrs Danby and daughter charm ing hostess.
 Among those present were MT. and Mrs. Thomas Douglas, MT and Mrs. Norman, F1ather, MT. and Mrs. James Banker, MT. and Mrs. William Banker. MT. and Mrs. George Daniby and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Charles Roys, MT and Mrs. James Danbyy NDr. and Mrs. N. T. Pratt, Miss Grace Pratt. Miss Chissie Gi1christ, Miss Rowena Roys, Miss Edith Danby, Miss Martha Danby, Miss Sarah Banker, Miss Ella Banker, Miss Frances lockwood. Wal ter Banker, Harold RQys, and William Danby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
OBITUARY
JOHN J. KHEGAiN.

John J. Reagan, retired warrant officer of the u S navy and formerly a resident Of this city, died last even- ing in Brooklyn. N. r., following an operation for appendicitis. The de- ceased had served IT years in the navy and arose from landsman to the high est position an enlisted man could ob- tain. He had a. splendid record Dur ing the Boxer uprising in China he was wounded in the head and to save his life a very delicate surgical oper- ation was performed, the surgeons setting a. silver plate in his skull He suffered severely from this wound and it was partly due to 1t that he finally was retired from active service. He had been living in Brooklyn and was engaged in construction work there Mir. Keegan was born in Bridgeport and lived here until he entered the navy He had sailed twice around the world. He is survived by his fa- ther, James W. Keegan, of 294 Myrtle avenue; his sister. miss Sadie Kee- gan. who was with him when he died: ana three brothers, Hugh F., in the real estate business: James, employed with the Salts Textile Co. and Charles, a railroad fireman All reside in this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19


 Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound to every suffering woman. ''-M Mrs. HARRY FISHER, 1642 Juniata Street, PhiIadel- phia, Pa.
 Another Woman's Case.
 Providence, R. I.-tsI cannot speak too highly of your Vegetable Compound as it has done wonders for me and I would not be without it. I had a dis placement. bearing down, and backache, until could hardly stand and was thor Oughly run down when took Lydia E. Pinkhayn's Vegetable Compound. It helped me and I am in the best of health at present I work in a factory all day long besides doing my housework so you can see what it has done for me. I give you permission to publish my name and I speak of your Vegetable Compound to many of my friends Mrs. ABRm. LAW SON, 126 Lippitt St., Providence, R. I.
 Danger Signals to Women are what one physician called backache, he4dache, nervousness, and the blues In many cases they are symptoms of some female derangement or an inf1am- matory, ulcerative condition, which may be overcome by taking Lydia E. Pink aIn'sVegetable Compound Thousands of American women willingly testify to it's virtue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

When your poor. suffering feet sting from walking, when you try to wriggle your corns away from the leather of your shoes, when shoes pinch, and feel
 tight, when feet are swollen sore, chafed-don't experim use ssTIZ. Get instant relief. stfTIZ'' puts peace in tired, aching, painful feet. AhI how comfortable your shoes feel. Walk five miles, feet won't hurt you, won't swell after using "rTIZ.''
 a Sore tender, sWeaty. smelly feet need tHTIZ" because it's the only rem edy that draws out all the poisonous dationslw which puff up the feet and cause foot torture. tTIZ'' is the Only remedy that takes pain and soreness right out of corns, callouses and bun ions.
 I. Get a 25 cent box of TIE at any dru ggdst or department store Get a whole years foot comfort for only 25 cents. Think of iti
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

late stephen Unferdorfen, yesterday, was we'll attended and fair prices ranged for the property brought to the block. The house was not sold as it is the property of the Coe Bross company of Waterbury. The wife and family expect to remove to New town next week
 School Visitor E L. Johnson made his first visit of inspection and exa- imitation for fall term in the junior department of the Sandy Hook school, Friday.
 Mrs. w. J. Beecher will act as hos tess for the Bridge club at it's meet ing next week
 Sheriff A. B. Blakeman will be at the shoe-shop of the late John Green today to hand over to the owners the shoes left there to be repaired prev ious to Greens death
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

German Reformed church, Congress street, near Main, Herman G. Wiener, pastor. Divine service, morning 10: 30. Sermon by Rev. J. B. Forster, Ph1la.- de1phia, Pa. Sunday school in the morning at 9:30.
 Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph s German R. c. church. Madison ave- nue, Rev Father Hubert J. Dahme, pastor, are celebrated as follows: Low mass at s:30 and high mass at 1O:S0 a. m. vespers and benediction at '7:3o p. m.
 The Bridgeport Christian Union, 24 Bank street, rterdenoninationaI work of the churches of the city in rescue and relief Rev. c. W. Simpson, Sup erintendent. Services every evening at eight, except Sunday and Wednes- day evenings at nine; also Sunday afternoon Rev. H R. Cooper will be the speaker. All welcome
 First Church of Christ, Scientist, sri Iafaye cite street Service at Il a- m Sub ject, Matter" Sunday school at 12:15 Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at g.. The reading room Is open every day except Sunday from 10 to and from to 5; and also on Thursday evenings. All are welcome
 The Salvation Army, Farn street. Adtutant E. J. Atkinson in charge. Weekend meetings. Open air meet ing tonight at Wall and Water streets Indoor service 8:30 p. m. Sunday ser- vices and p. m. Open air meet ings will precede these services at Main and Wall streets. Wednesday night a very special service will be held. Brigadier William Andrews will speak The brigadier has been aD- pointed to the command of the South ern New England division. This Is his first visit to this city. Am inter esting meeting Is promised All are cordially invited.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
EDWARD D. ROBBINS
 QUITS NEW HAVEN
(New Haven Journal-Courier1

(New Haven Journa1-Courier)
 Edward D. Robbins, who has been connected with the legal department of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad company for over 30 years, has announced his retire ment.s He was originally connected with the New York and New Eng land and came to the New Haven when the two companies were merged. MT. Robbins will not irnme diateIy take up a general practice of law, seeking first complete rest in study and travel MT. Robbins name has for years been associated with the legal and IegisIa- tive needs of the New Haven system. His acquaintance throughout the state is as extensive as any living resident
 The short topcoat of covert has returned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

such pain s in m y sid e s. and terrible backache so that I could hardly stand. l took six bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's s v e ct able Com pound, and now I can do any amount of work, sleep good, eat good, and don't have 8 bit of. trouble. I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Harland shannon, of eeo North ave- nue, has entered Lehfgh University, in South Bethlehem, Pa. MT. Sham on, who was graduated from the local high school in 1913, has been en- ployed in the city engineering depart ment for the past year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

Tn 1918 Walter Johnson was con- sidered the greatest pitcher in either league. This season has, been his poorest year. Before the race ends the chances are he will have lost about twenty games.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

After the worlds series organized baseball will be put out of busin ess. No, not by the Federal League, but by one MT. FootbalL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
WOMAN COULD HARDLY STAND
Because of Terrible Back ache. Relieved by Lydia E. PinIzham's Veaeta-
 bIe Compou.,d

Philadelphia, Pal I suffered from displacement and inflammation, and had
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

Christy Mathewson says that if he were a club owner or manager he would not hesitate to sign up Larry .Lajoie for his batting experience. Christy thinks Larry is the best pinch hitter in the business
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19
BASEBALL GOSSIP

Nations Complain of the use of dum-d dunn bullets in the European war, fans. complain of dumb-dunnb players in the baseball war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

First Presbytertan church, State street, corner Of Myrtle avenue, Rev John MacLaren Richardson. pastor. l Services 10.3o a. ms. T 80 p. m Sun day school 12-O5. Christian Rndeavor 6-3O. Subject in the morning, Work ing with the dBfbIe. g Evening. The value Of Church Attendance.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

sThe Peoples Presbyterian church, Laurel and Park avenues. Rev. H. A.
 with sacraments and welcome of mem- bers, 10;S0 a. m. ThenHe. Gods Peace Miss Bu1lard soloist. a Sab4 bath school, 12 m. c. B. meeting, 6:3O issSharing Our B1essings- Midweek
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

Larry Lajoie up to a few days age had a total of 2.9S4 hits for his en- tire major league career. Nap is anxious to swell the total to 5000 be- fore the season closes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

4The First Methodist Episcopal church, Fairfield avenue and Broad street The pastor. George M Brown, vliH speak morning and evening; 10:30 public worship sermon topic: The New Religion.f' Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock and the Mems As senrbIy at the same hour- The Ep- worth League service at 6:30 will be conducted by Miss Charlotte Plumb. The usual praise service at ' 80 fol- lowed by a sermon upon Poverty and wealth All sets are free at the eve ming service
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

In Raymond Bressler, late of the Tri-State League, the Athletics ap pear to have a coming left handler Bressler has twirIed very good bal for Mack this season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

If the Government puts stamp on baseball tickets they wouldn't realize enough revenue at some parks to pay the salary of the Wbtte House win dow cleaner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

First Haptist church. west and BF1as shfngton avenues. Rev John Rich ard Brown, minister. Services at 10: 30 and 7:30 Sunday school at 12. The pastorss class for men. c. D society ak e.So. Morning subject: .sThe Cane E4kfes of Peril: Message for the kEimes.'' Evening subject: How the Church Helps the Schools All in 4eregtad In the problem of religion and $he schools invited to attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

Bethany. the Little Church Beside 4he Road. Rev Nestor Light. pastor. I1ven1ng worship 7s30 F. M fMexico' g Policyof Hate or Friendship. Sun day school at 500 P. M. MT and Mrs. Alex Howell win sing special selec- 4ions at the evening service. All seats free All welcome.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

The Cleveland Maps have used more pitchers than any other clubsin either league. Forty-on one men have been on Somers payroll from time to time. Yet the Maps are last
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

Holy Communion, 8 a. m; morning prayer and sermon. 10:3O a. m: Sun day school. 12:10 m.; evening prayer and sermon, 7:S0; Boy Scouts. Thurs day, 7:SO D. m. The Rev H. E. Rob- bins, Hartford, Conn. minister in charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

St. Lu4ze's. church, 4stratford avenue and Sixth street, Rev. William Fl. Jep- son, rector. Holy Cemmuaion> co. F s. Corporate). Morning prayer. ante connrnux1ion and sermon 10.30 Sunday school 1915. Evening prayer and ser mon T:3O.A
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-19

The West End Congregations al sxh,rch Colorado Avenue, between ftate Street and Fairfield Avenue Morndnz service at 10:30; preaching by Rev. Morgan Miller. Sunday school at noon. Christian Endeaver meeting at ( go P. M, Leader. MI ss Lillian Still No evening service Wednesday eve nirlg proyer meeting at 7:45, Leader, { d5eacon w. g. Hur1butt.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
Msryl Pope spent Saturday night
and Sunday with Wayne Fuller.

Msryl Pope spent Saturday aighs
and Sunday with Wayne Fuller.
Mrs. Wm. Henderson and Mrs. Pet
erson attanded the Ladies' Aid in Gilt.
ford. last Thursday.
Miss Lena Henderson is assisting
with the household duties at the Sa-
from home.
Mr.. Freyburg was . caller u the
Piaines', Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haugan and son,
Henry, went to Fargo last Friday to
consult . doctor.
S. g. Fuller departed for Blooming
ton, H., on Wednesday.
Lady chauffsura ara becoming quite
common / n Broadlawn 80 we've
heard.
Ira and Clarence Jones visited with
their parents, Sunday.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
OUR SHERBR0OKE LETTER,
district Court convsnes today

District Court cOnvsnes today,
Fred Darch, of East Sherbrooke, was
business caller in town, Wednesday
John Erickson, of Golden Lake,
transacted business at the county seat,
Wednesday.
Judge Moote autoed to Hope, Wed
nesday accompanied by VIM. Bar
/ clay and Mrs. Alvin Boe.
Supt. Newton visited schools in the
western part of the county, Wednes.
day and Thursday.
Commissioner Verwest and George
Pope we're in town Wednesday on
business.
Attorney Sathre, of Finley, trAnsao'
ted business in probate court, Thurs.
day afternoon.
Ole Martinson, OF Blabon, was
among the many callers ut the county
seat, Thursday.
Ed. Fuller. of Hope, autoed up Fri.
nay, anu tiuus4CLcu Ous1ucSS Ut Tile
county seat.
Enger township was represented b,
liver Thompson and two sons Satur
day, who had business at the metropo
lis.
Mrs. ]. o. Collins and Miss Emily
Tollofson were at Blabon, Thursday
doing some shopping.
Mrs. Adam Major and Katherin.
Roney accompanied Mr.. Major ant
Prof Bilden to band practice, Satur
day evening.
Judge Moote and family visited q
the Rugg farm, Sunday.
Miss Anna Nestos spent Saturda,
with home folk, at Portland, Mr.. r. NJ
Paulson, accompanied by Mrs. A, T
Swanson, bringing her back byAut.
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Vadnie wsr
callers at the E. E. Baldwin farm, Sun
day evening.
J Fl. G. Owen and Miss Ida Boe wer,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs A :. P. Bos, las
Sunday.
Elmer Archer transacted business a
the county seat, Monday.
Judge Meote, Fay Allen and Wm
Barclay autoed over to Mayvtlle
Monday morning, on business.
Harry Vadnie spent Sunday after
noon with his folks in town.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22

Deputy Treasurer and Mrs. Boe and
Mrs. D. W. Vadnie auteed to Finley,
Monday, to do shopping.
Thomas NJ. Major, candidate for
Sheriff on the Democratic ticket, was
distributing his cards in Shsrbrooke,
Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Goodno transacted busi-
ness at the county seat, Saturday, her
little daughter, Hazel, being with her.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Moore. of Pick
ert, were in town on business, Thurs
day, and were dinner guests with Mr..
and Mrs. j. o. Collins.
o. H. Olson and family, of Sharon,
and Miss Ellen Bakken, of Pickert,
were calling on friends in town. Sun
day.
Henry Gilbertson and son autoed
over from Portland, and from this
place to the Gilbertson farm in Prim.
rose township. where they went 70 ap-
PAu1HV PAVo9 VI !duu
| Eriek Ellingson and little son were
in town Monday on business.
Mrs. John Stein was among the
many business callers in town Satur.
day.
Deputy Treasurer and Mrs. Boe
Mabel Jones and Vincent Anderson
motored out to the Henry Devlin farm
Sunday.
F. A. Stinsr ia having his house
painted, Matt. Larkin doing the work
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Gilbertson Wis
tied with home folk at Portland, Sun
day.
S. V. Anderson and Jack Vadni
motored TO Finley, Tuesday.
Sheriff Long was busy Wednssda,
and Thursday distributing slectio,
supplies in the different voting pre-
cincts.
Robert Farris and Misses May an.
ECIu GuVLcISoiI fISluSU UV IIlo y. NI
Cooper farm, Sunday.
Grin and Florence Moore, of Pick
srt, spent Saturday and Sunday witt
their grandparents, MIR. and Mrs.
%. Collins.
The following marriage license
we're issued the past week by .ludg
Moote: Thursday. to Thorvold VIII
ger and Emma Dyrland, OF Golde
Lake; Saturday, to Simon Johnso
and Annie D. Meader, Of Hope; Sa
) urday, to T. f. Dahl and Ethel Z
Masters, Of Hope. i.
; Deputy State Examinsrs r. D. Beer
and c. b. Markley are at Shsrbrool
this week. checking up the county of
) GERS.
Postmaster Stiner made a busine:
. trip to Hope. Wednesday.
Ed Erickson and Miss Bertha job
son were county seat visitors Wedne
day.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
BR0ADLAwN VIsITINes.

W. a. Eggert and FANNY spent Sun
day at Schm id,'s.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Haugsn and
Maude Pennington called vt Dreshsr's
last Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Carpenter spent
Sunday at Fred Pope's.
Iver HaugAn spent Sunday with his
parents.
The Plaine family visited at Hen
darson's, Sunday afternoon.
A. r. Wright aud children called at
the Wales farm on Sunday.
F, II. Fuller autoed to Fargo, Sat
urday, returning Monday.
Albert Williams and family were
Sunday visitors ut G. w. Sparks.
Ralph and Gunnar Haugsn wer.
callers At Pope's, Friday evening.
Mrs. j. L. Jones visited Mrs. Hen.
dsrson, Thursday afternoon.
MIR. and Mrs. Freund and funil>
spent Sunday evening at VIM. EX,
gert's.
MIR. and Mrs. James Dorrance and
David Boyer were Sunday visitors al
Lsrfald's.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank Vsdnie are the
proud parents of little daughter
born Monday.
Mr.. Frsyburxh, who recently pur
chased tho c. H. Newton farm, re
turned to his home in Iowa, Tuesday
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
What Would You Do?

There are many times when one man
questions another's actions and mo-
tiyss. Man act differently under diff.
fersnt circumstances. The question
10, what would you. do right now il
you had severe cold? Could you do
bettsr than to take Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy? 1t is highly recon.
mended by people who have used it
for yeara and know its value. Mrs.
o. E. Sargent Peru, Ind, says:
"Chamherlain's Cough Remedy $
worth its weight in gold and take
plsssnre in recommending it," For
sale ssby ell dealers. (Adv.)
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
Why Net Publish 1t3

When you want . fact to become gen.
orally known, the right way Is 10 pub
lish IT, Mrs. Joseph Kallans, Peru,
Ind, was troubled with belehins, sour
stomach and frequent headaches. She
writes, 81 feel it my duty to tell others
what Chamberlain = Tablets have done
for me. They have helped my dtges'
ton and regulated my bowels. Since
using them have been entirely well" I"
For sale by all dealers. (Adv.)
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
LUvERNE LEADERS.
Clipped from the Ledger.

G. S. Egun, OF Hope, transacted
business in Luverns, Monday.
Melvin Rossth went to Fargo, We'd
nesday evening, on business.
Will Nelson was pleasant caller
ut the Ole Sauden farm, Sunday.
Miss Clara Nelson went to Wahpe-
ton, Saturday, to visit friends and rel.
atives.
Miss Olga Sanden, of HannafoPd,
spent Sunday at her home near this
village.
Jens Tvenstrup went out to Ray, N.
D., Wednesday. to look after some
business interests.
The moving picture show given at
the opera house, Tuesday night, was
fairly we'll attended
Maynard Crane, of the Crane-John-
son Lumber Co., was business visi-"
tor in our town, Tuesday.
CEOO w 1dCu duQ v ". S0cEulhu, Ol
the Welles Thompson company, were
business visitors In our town, Monday.
A son arrived TO brighten the home
OF Mv. and Mrs. Lewis Law, Tuesday.
Mother and child are doing nicely.
Elmer Daley last week made deal
whereby he becomes the owner of the
Andrew Jacobson residence on the
east side. Mr.. DALEY and family
moved into sheir new homo this week.
Ed. w. Hanson, OF Hope, democrat
ic candidate for State Senator, was in
town yesterday greeting his army Of
friends. Mr.. Hanson is we'll known to
everybody In this district, and will
certainly pull large number OF votes
in this neck of the woods. He IS an
honest and upright citizen, and the
greatest honor the people could be-
stow upon him would be to send him
over to Bismarck to represent the 10th
legislative district. t.-Luverne Ledger.
George Stockland is this week hav.
ing his bowling alleys fixed up. An
expert arrived here from Minneapolis,
Monday, and Is busy levslinG ths a.
tisys.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22

Misses Olga, Gudrid and Irene
Quamme, accompanied by their bro
ther. Adolph, Of Crookston, Minn.,
autoed to the Sanden farm, Sunday.
They left again on Monday and were
accompanied by Miss Elsie Sanden,
who will make short visit with
friends in Crookston.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
For County Treasurer

TO the Voters OF Steele County:
Gentlsmen:-I have decided to be-
come an independent candidate for the
Office OF Treasurer of Steele County,
and will run by the sticker route.
Your vote and influence will be apprs-
ciated. Yours truly,
r. T.. SIhONsON,
political Adv ti2 Finley, n. D
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
For Rent.

For Rent.
Thaa downstairs to the Wallace
house, on Ingalls, avenue. Pos.
session given at once.
(AdV.) J. x. JosLYN.
The Hope pioneer., 1914-10-22
Estray.

Strayed from my place, one
mile east of Hope, on Thursday.
October 9th, one COW. White
with red spots; blind in one eye.
Finder will please notify
OSCAR WALLACE, Owner,
(Adv.) Hope, NJ, Oak.
w. B. Townsend will lecture
on Chips and Bark" at Wood.
men hall, in Hope, on Tuesday
evening, November 10th, at 500
O'Clock. Admi sslon 25c. Every.
body invited. (Adv.) ti5
Mark your ticket November
Sd for State Senator, thus
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13

Eastern tourists who visit the town
every winter. and Miss Jones has al
ready made arrangements to join one
Of the fsaetst teams. She will play
her first game this week,
As preliminary 10 her invasion of
the polo fields, Miss Jones has been
practicing with a maiiet and ball and
wiry little polo pony out at Pied
mont Park for the past two weeks.
Miss Margaret Mckee, daughter OF
Postmaster Mckee, and herself
one of Atlanta's cleyerest horsewom-
en-, has been her playing partner. and
their reckless riding has caused more
than one park attendant to wonder
whether he'd better not call the am
bulanCe. Miss jones has been riding
like Centaur and following the bali
like a Waterbury
Her friends who have watched her
are predicting n sensation when she
appears on the field at Camden and
are willing and eevn eager to lay
wagers that she shows up some OF
the athletic gentlemen with whom
polo has become regular pastime.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-13
bANKRl)P
NATION IS
SEEN IN
DECREE
Dictator Suspends for Year Pay
ment on All Government Obi
cations, Including Foreign.
Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.

Special Gable to The Atlanta Georgian.
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 13.-
President Huerta to-day issued
decree suspending for one year
payment of interest on all Gov
eminent Indebtedness, both for
eign and domestic, including all
bonds.
All foreign Governments will be
notified of this action Immediately.
This proclamation is the most impor-
tant issued by Huerta since he as
sumed Office, as far as the financiai
affairs Of the country are concerned.
1t is in effect proclamation of ma
tional bankruptcy, and is believed to
be, due to the fact. that all negotia-
lions for foreign loans have col
lapsed
Arrangements for the defense Of
foreigners in case the capital is cap
tured by the Zapatista rebels were
completed to-day. These plans were
inaugurated by a defense committee
comprising British, German, French
and Spanish citizens several weeks
ago, and all foreigners have been
equipped with weapons.