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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
MEXICANS ENLISTING
TO REPEL INVASION
Become Aroused When They Hear That
American Marines Occupied Vera
Cruz--They Are Ordered
to Saltilio.

Eagle Pass, Tex, April 22.-All the
federal forces have been ordered 90 CON
centrate at Saltillo. ''to repel the Amer
lean invasion" Last night when the
people of Piedras Negras, opposite here.
learned that the American marines had
occupied Vera Cruz, a dozen recruiting
offices opened and arms were issued to
volunteer companies as fast as they were
organized. More than 200 volunteers,
it is said, enlisted during last evening.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
THREE PEOPLE DEAD
IN PHILADELPHIA FIRE
Life of 3O0-Pound Woman Saved When
She Landed on Man in Street After
Jumping from Window.

Philadelphia, April 22.-Three persons
lost their lives in a fire that destroyed
the home of Julius Sehulze early this
morning. The dead are Mr.. and Mrs
Schulze and their son. Paul. The sons
wife, who weighs 300 pounds, jumped
from window and fell ON man in the
street Neither was seriously hurt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
Wilson Sorry Over Loss of Life.

Washington, April 22.-1'm
sorry, terribly sorry" We're Presi-
dent Wilson's words when the
news of loss of life at Vera Cruz
first reached him.
To-day the president was sad
and disheartened. As he walked
slowly to his Office his head was
bowed and his face was a study in
deep feeling and gravity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
Weather Forecast.

Partly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day; moderate west winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
5000 u. S. FORCES
CAPTURED ENTIRE
CITY OF VERA CRUZ

Following the Seizure of the Water
Front and Customs House of the
City on Tuesday After Sharp En-
counter With the Mexican Forces in
Which American Casualties Were "a
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Cost $35 Tn Bridgeport to
 Punch Chinaman's Nose

Using a native of Oriental China as a. punching bag is bound to be rather a costly pastime, according to the pre- cedent set in city court today when James Banks, giving city his ad- dress, was, assessed $35 by Judge Wilder for fstic procedure against Low Ben Fong, proprietor of a res taurant at CT State street. According to the story, Jam es patronized the res- taurant, enjoyed his meal and all went well until the question came up con corning a second helping of pie. James thought that there should be another piece while Low insisted that another helping would mean more money. It was then that action began. Accord ing to his story, James seized the pie, threw it towards the Kitchen door and then landed on the Ce1ectiaFs nasal organ. Before fle could inflict much damage the police arrived.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
NIECE OF E. J. HILL
 SUES FOR DIVORCE
Husband, Wealthy Engineer Accused of Infidelity In
 Divers Places

Helena Hill Weed of NorwaIk, niece of former Congressman B. J. Hill and a prominent society woman, has brought divorce proceedings against Walter Harvey Weed, a wealthy con- sulting engineer who is editor of Ste vens' Copper. handbook Mrs. Hill claims her husband has been guilty Of infidelity in such outlying places at Butte. Mont, and Porcupine, Ont. She also names the Hotel McAlpin, New York; Hotel St. Charles, At1anr1c City, and The Stratf1eld Of this city as scenes of his affairs with women. She does not name the women in the case.
 Mrs. Weed save her husband is wealthy and she wants alimony. She also wants the superior court to allow her the custody of three minor chi1- dren. The parties were married De- eenaber 16, 1ss6. At present the de- fendant is located in Houghton, Mich The divorce action is returnable to the February term or court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Labor Unions Of The Valley
 Plan To Aid Mill Workers
Socialists Call for Mass Meeting Devise Methods of Assistance-I. w. w. Meeting Scheduled
 for Sunday
Owner Bumenthal Hurries to Shelton and Confers With His Factory Managers Physicians Tender Free
 Medical Service to the Strikers

watch the strikers, to their own per- sonal danger from passing trains. It is reported that the authorities today have the name of one of the girls alleged to have participated in yesterdays trouble and that when witnesses are secured today a warrant will be served.
 Strikers today claimed that their franks have been strengthened by re- cruits from the German speaking per- sons working in the mills. Much pleas ure was expressed as it will be re- called that the first strike at the mills was inspired by the German speaking element, who are now claimed to be in sympathy with the present strike.
 Clippings from the New York Staats- Zeitung, a German publication in New York, indicate that the milf owners are advertising for English speaking persons among the Germans in New York to assist in breaking the strike of the weavers at Shelton.
 The ranificatzons of the labor trou- b1es extended on Monday night as far as Derby, where 1t was reported a night Watchman had been intercepted by strike sympathizers and was com pelleds to flee to a neighboring store where telephone appeals soon brought an automobile with guards from the factory to convey him to work.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
SUNDAY
 BASEBALL ILLEGAL
Jury So Finds Tn Case
 Against Catcher Russell of Bridgeport Baseball
 Club In Court Here Today

A jury in the criminal common pleas court this afternoon brought in a verdict of guilty in rne case of liar vey Russell, the Bridgeport club catcher, charged with playing base
 ball in this city on June 8, 1913- The jury delfberated about 45 minutes be- fore returning to the court room. Rus sell was one of seven members of tl1s Bridgeport club arrested for playing Sunday ball. He was fined $1 and costs in the city court, but appealed. Judge Walsh at the hour of going to press had not imposed sentence on Russell.
 M J. Burwell, a. private detective. testified that he was present at the game at Newf1e1d park, Sunday, June |8 last He stood at the gate near the Bridgeport bench The witness identified Harvey Russell as the catch CT for Bridgeport. He remembered that Russell went to bat and ran bases but could not recall seeing the accused with catcher's mask on. He didn't know whether Russell scored a run. Springfield played against Bridgeport that day.
 John J. Denny of New Haven, head of a detective agency, also testified about the game on June 8. He fden- titled Russell He saw Russell catch on the day in question and had seen him play in the outf1eld on a previous occasion. On cross examination the witness admitted he couldn't state on his own knowledge whether Russell received any pay for playing The detective admitted he was employed by the Pastors association.
 The arguments started at 11:45. Pros .ecutor Delaney summed up briefly for the state He said the law ws1s on the statute books and It waA for the jury to say whether the accused had violated it's provisions.
 Attorney John c. Chapeberl1sa. reTs- resenting Russell, said the law SEe-s gaEdfng secular labor and secular bus mess on Sunday had been practically unchanged> for over 100 years. In the old days a woman who cooked break fast on Sunday would be put in jail. In modern times, however, the lawyer declared allowances. should be made for changed conditions. He did not think it just that certain class could enjoy Sunday recretions unmo1ested while the people of smaller means could be deprived of like privileges
 Juoxe Walsh excused the jury at 1 o'clock for lunch and at 2 o'clock gave his charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
BIRMINGHAM ORDERS STRICT INVESTIGATION
Determined to Know Truth of Rumor of Patrolmen's
 De1inquencies

Either the reported finding of four policemen in a saloon near Railroad and South avenues Monday by a ser gea.nt, two of them in uniform and in a condition making them unfit for duty, is wild runor framed up. for some unknown purpose or Super intenden5 Birmingham intends know ing all about it for the purpose of talk ing summary action
 He admits that no fntimation has been received by him from depart ment officers to bear out the asser- tions and doubts the truth of the re- ports. Other police officials take the same stand. But, bright and early this morning, the superintendent di- rected the detective bureau to get at the bottom Of the case and either af- firm or refute it. Furthermore. he says that anyone in the department found trydng to hush the matter up or to -shieId possible e4fenGers -swflI receive even more drastic punishment than tf1e pfincipa1s.
 He comes out haxfooted and says that there will be no covering up of men negligent in their duty while he is at the head of the department. nev- CT has been and that the practice is not going to start now. Sergeant Thomas H. Flood was the sergeant in charge of the heaoquarters' street platoon when the alleged occurrence Is dated He denies knowing anything about it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Supreme Court Hears
 Woman's Appeal From
 Charge of Insanity

Hartford, Jan. 7-In the supreme court today, the case of Elizabeth c. Brown against Thomas Brown. a for mer sheriff of Niddlesex county, was argued Mrs Brown is the wife of the defendant and she seeks to recov- CT damages for having been coznrnit- ted to and detained in a hospital for the Insane, alleging that she was sane at the time.
 She also charges assault and bat tery. In the superior court for lkid- dlesex county defendanfs demurrer sustained and judgment given in his flavor and the plaintiff appealed
 Another case argued today was that of Morris Lippftt and others, bank commissioners. against the Thames Loan & Trust Co. of Norwich This involves an application by a receiver appointed for the company for ad- vice concerning his duties, especially as to the validity of set off claims made by certain debtors, who were also deported- The case was taken to- the supreme court on an agreed finding of facts
 Only four supreme court justices sat upon it today. Justice Thayer be- ing disqualified. The briefs will be submitted to another judge who will sit with the supreme court justices in consultation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
RADIO-PHONE HEAD
 IS SENT TO PRISON

New York. Jan T-James Dunlop phone company, was sentenced today to a year and a. half in the federal prison at Atlanta and to pay a. fina of $5,OO0 for conspirdng to sWfndie tu~ vestors in the stock of the coupora41un Burnngame, agent of a subsfdiazy company, was sentenced to two and a. half years Imprisonment and fined $1O,1O0.
 The Ellsworth company, a. gubadtl1- ary which handled the parent corpora- tton's stock, was fined $1O,500.
 Sentences were imposed by Bsdera1 Judge Hunt The government cl1arls- ed that investors in Radio stock Wego swindled out of a million dollars by the false representations o6 the de- fendants.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
THOMAS BROPHY'S
 EMPHATIC DENIAL
Concerning Report That He Knew Policemen Were
 Unfit for Duty

Tn an interview with reporter of the Farmer, today, Thomas Brophy who conducts a cafe in Railroad ave- n11e, said, regarding the rumor that local policemen were seen in or near lis place of business, Monday in a condition unfit for duty:
 'sI want to deny most emphatical1y any report in circulation to the effect that know anything of any police man being in unfit, condition to do police duty, Monday or any other time. lam at loss to know why my name or my place of business should be connected with such a report. T was in my place from II o'clock Mon day morning, until the closing hour, midnight. and if anything of that kind happened I wou1G be in a position to know about it. I never said to any- one that I saw any policeman coming out of any place, near my cafe. or elsewhere, and endeavored to make this fact plain fwf1en interviewed last evening by reporter. I do not like to have my name associated with stor- ies of this kind, and want to brand all such rumors false, and with out any foundation in fact, so far as I am concerned
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
OBITUARY

The funeral of Mary E. kea1ng,
 who died on Monday last was held from her home, 239 Gregory street
 at :20 today and from the Church pr 1 the Sacred Heart at g, where Rev. pr. l Moore. assisted by El-. Judge as dea~ con and Err. Mooney as sub-deacon' celebrated solemn requiem n1gn I.mass The music of the service was rendered by the church quartet while during the offertory Mrs. R. J. Witter- will rendered Pie Jesu" and after the
 service Mrs. John Casserly rendered fitting selections. The bearers were
 William, Joseph, Frank, James and
 Edward Keating, brothers of the de-
 ceased and William Heating, nep-
 hew. Err Mooney accompanied the cortege to St. MichaePs cemetery
 where committa1 serv1ce was read. Rose Breen Chandler, wife of Ade1-
 bert Chandler, died yesterday after noon at her residence, II Olive street, after a lingering illness from which
 there was no hope of recovery. Her death will come, however, as a snock to the many friends whom she h1o made during her lifelong sojourn in the neighbordhood of her birth. With a. happy isposition, charitable nature and deep and lasting friendship she had endeared herself to all who knew her Active in church, charity ana social work she was a memper or S1. Augustine's parish and Sterling lodge
 New England Order of Protection. Be-
 sides a, husband she is survived by an
 infant son. and one sister, Mrs. Aery Nannery.
 Prayers were rendered for Mrs. liar riet I. Smith, widow of the late Sylves- ter Smith, from the home of her son,
 Dr. Edward s. Smith, 951 Park avenue
 at 10:30 this morning, Rev. George M.
 Brown. pastor of the First Methodist
 church officiating. The remains were
 later conveyed to New Haven, where
 services will be conducted at her late
 home, College street at 2:so this
 afternoon.
 Funeral services for John Howard Logan, late of 669 Warren street. was
 held at 7:30 o'clock last night, Rev.
 John MacLaren Richardson of the
 First Presbyterian church officiating
 The remains were taken on the 9:49 train this morning to Washington,
 Conn.,, for interment in the family
 plot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
EASTERN RAILROADS
 PLEAD FOR INCREASE

Washington, Jan. 7.-Attorneys rep resent1nge the 52 eastern railroads ap- plying to the interstate commerce commission for a five per cent in crease in freight rates had a hearing today before Commissioner Harlan or the construction and interpretation of certain questions the commission has asked the railroads to answer
 So far, the railroads alone have been heard and, following a. better understanding upon certain points which the commission wishes to de- velop, the railroads probably will of fer detailed testimony at a rate to be selected later.
 The shippers have not yet presented their opposition to the increase, but will do so with Louis D. Brandeis act ing as chief counsel for the commits sion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
STEALS ENGINE HOUSE KEY; FIRES BUILDING

Bethel, Conn, Jan. 7-An audacious firebug who has been operating here at intervals during the past few months, is supposed to have set fire to the house of the Grassy Plain Fire Company early today after stealing the key to the house. The building was partly destroyed because the first members of the company to reach the place were unable to get inside to procure the apparatus.
 The key was kept in a g1ass-cov- cred box where it was easily accessible in case of an alarm of fire. When the fremen responded to the alarm this morning, they found the key gone.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Two New Britain
 Men Are Fined for
 Selling Booze Sunday

New Britain, Conn, Jan. 7.-T. B. Farrell and Councilman Alexander Brzozowy were eacn fined s75 and costs in police court today for selling whiskey on Sunday in drug stores in which they are financially interested
 Murt Bay1ess and Frank Halloran were originally charged with selling the liquor, but Farrell and Brzozowy took the blame in order to save the pharmaceutical licenses of Bayless and Halloran.
 The case of John P Connors and John C. O'Brien were continued to January 15.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Public Utilities Commission
 Finds Prirna FaCie Case Against
 Bridgeport Gas Light Company
HISTORY OF FIGHT FOR
 CHEAPER GAS H0 BRIDGEPORT

John HI. McAIurray and Lynn w. Wilson, representa- tives in the General Assembly, introduced bill for cheaper gas in Bridgeport
 House Leader Healy chairman of judiciary commit tee for House, reports against passage of bill
 Declares committee convinced gas ought to be sold for 80 in Bridgeport but will override Public Utilities Commission.
 May 30, f513 the two Bridgeport representatives and others petition Public Utilities Two hearings held upon this petition
 The petitioners show that gas costs in Bridge port than in many nearby cities.
 They show the stockholders of the company have f- vested but S1,2OOOOO of their money.
 They claim duplication plant and gmconscfonable in the absorbon by the company of the Citizens Company.
 They assert that fair rate would be 75 per thou sand, instead of $1.
 They demand physical valuation of property.
 The company declines to offer evidence.
 Its attorney for dismissal of petition, claim ing petitioners have not made a
 Public Utilities Commission denies inc motion to dismiss finds petitioners made pra facie ease, ders physical valuation cOnditionaIIy, pany it with list of salaries paid to officers Company must assent to physical valuation before Jan 2O or final will be entered by commission Work of valuation must be completed April E 191z.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
SLOT MACHINE CONFERENCE

Some definite course of action is ez- pected to be decided upon this after noon as to the future status of slo4 machines in Bridgeport, a conference having been arranged between PrCss- cutting Attorney Alexander l.. DeLauey and counsel representing the concerns back of the machines. Mean while the lone machine, taken from the cafe at Fairfield avenue and Water street nearly two months ago rests in the rear of the police headquarters lobby gathering dust and apparently forget faT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
.ELK'S BIG KEY
 IS LOST AGAIN

C1arksburg. W. Va. Jan. 7.-Ths Dig wooden key of ElAdom whfch orig tnaIly was carried away from Lodge No. 1 in New York several years ago, disappeared from the lodge room Of the Clarlsburg EIlzs some tina yes terday morning.
 It is saAd the big key dfsaDpeared mysteriously from more than a. dozen Elk lodges since 1t left New York
 The key was brought here from L,e- bauon, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
State cOroners Busy

New Haven, Jan. 7-The new yea. brought an unusual amount of work for some of the coroneTs of the state For the first six days there have been 20 fatal accidents, three suicides and one homicide, while today there arc several persons in hospitals in criti- cal condition either from nccidemtl or other causes which will require of ficial inquiry in case of death
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
CUTS OWN THROAT

Torrington, Conn, Jan. Edward L. Finn, aged about AZ. committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat with a jackknife. He had been suffering for several months with nervous trouble. He was found dead in bed.
 He had been for 20 years foreman of the machine room Of the Excelsior Needle Company. The survivors are his widow and two children
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
SIX WEEKS DELAY IN
 TRIAL OF ENGINEER

New Haven, Jan. 7-As the su- perior court docket is a long one, it is not expected that trial of the rail- road men charged with responsibility for the collision of the White Noun tain express with the Bar Harbor ex- press at North Haven on September 2 will be reached inside of six weeks
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
FEVER BREAKS OUT
 ON FOREIGN SHIP

New York Jan. 1.-Two hundred and fifty Immigrants. Turks and syr- ians, were removed from the Fa-bre Line steamship Roma on her arrival here today and transferred to Hofr- man Island for observation
 Fever broke out on the steamer on her voyagcs
 The other paaeengers will be held for observation 14 days and the vessel will be dfsinfected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
CONVICTED UNDER
 NET WEIGHT LAW

For selling a can of tomatoes not stamped with the net weight, Thom- as McGee of Stamford, was fined $50 by Judge Walsh in the criminal court of common pleas today He announced that he would appeal to the supreme court MeGee pleaded not guilty and a jury deliberated about 15 minutes before finding him guilty. He claimed to have bought the goods in 1911 before the present law was in force.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Mooney Investigating
 Origin of Fire

Investigation today is being pursued 5y Fire Chief Edward Mooney, as ell as members of the State police into the origin of the fire at Stratford and Union avenues in the B1arore building early yesterday morning. Up to a. late hour today the examination or prem ises and alarm wires were being made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
BERGER SUCCEEDS
 DAVIS AS DEPUTY

County Sheriff William Vollmer an- nounced today the appointment of Emil J. Berger of Trumbu1l as deputy sheriff to succeed w. I. Davis. The latter was recently appointed deputy internal revenue collector The new deputy is an old time resident of Trumbun
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
Third Smallpox Death

Charleston, Jan. 7-The third death from smallpox among men exposed on the battleship Ohio was recorded here today It was that of a coal passer named Alderman. He died in quar- aTfiT14
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
.Policy King" socalled,
 Held In New Haven

New Haven, Jan. 7-Cosrno Perrelli the socalIed policy king was arrest ed here today through the detective bureau in connection with lotteries a1- leged to have been operated in hhds city within recent months.
 The charge against him is that of gaming in violation of the law.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
PATIENTS ARE RECOVERING.

Henry F. Lynch of Stamford, who was injured Friday night in an auto mobile accident at FTint's Corner, Fair field, is reported as a, trifle improved today, although not yet out of danger. St. Vincent's hospital surgeons report that the condition of Frank F. O'Rourke, 40 4,ulton street, is very satisfactory.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
HALL ESTATE WILLING
 TO SELL TOCOUNTY

It is understood that the Hall Home estate, which adjoins the county court house on Golden Hill street, is willing to accept $23.000 for the property, which the county desires for an addi- ton to the present building.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07

William Tut, an aged and prom inent colored resident of Stratford died at his home on Sedgewick avenue in that town early this morning He is survived by a widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07

,,S,ra than s1,2oo,ooo of their own money in the enterprises.
 The company claimed to have prop ertv used for the public worth more than $3 Oo0 e0O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07

The surplice blouse is very much in favor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-07
"A REAL THRILLER

Now Running in The Farmer s'Tarzan of the Apes". Don't miss it.