davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
SCHMIDT CASE NEAR END

Los ANGELES, Dec. 29.-The case
of Mathew Schmidt, charged with
murder in connection with the Times
destruction wiz probably go to the
jury tomorrow afternoon
Nathan Coghlan and Job Hartman,
Schmidts attorneys, consumed the a.
tire day in arguments to the jury Cog
Ian will resume his argument tomor-
row District Attorney Woolwine is
the last Of the prosecution attorneys
to address the jury and will probably
speak tomorrow afternoon, Hartman
and Ccghlan commented inutheir argu-
men;s on the fact that the pros Scution
didn't cross-examine Schmidt They
declared the prosecution was afraid
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
4. G. WATKINS
KILLED IN
NINE
Foreman of the Southwest Is
Smothered to Death When
Moving Country Envelopes
Him-Companion Escapes.
LONG A RESIDENT OF
WARREN DISTRICT
Accident Unfortunate-Fun-
eral VIII Take Place Friday
Afternoon From Presbyter-
ian Church.

Albert G.. Watkins, for the past
eight or nine years foreman in the
employ of the Copper Queen Consili-
dated Mining Company, was smother
ed to death yesterday afternoon in
number one stope of the Southwest
mine. The accident removes one of
the most highly esteemed residents of
/ the Warren District and also one of
the most valuable employees of the
/ Copper Queen.
/ Watkins. who has been the foreman
Of the southwest unit for some time,
with Shift Boss Rasmussen was IN
vestigating some moving ground on
/ the intermediate between levels one
and two of the Southwest. Watkins
was ahead of the shifter and got to
the end of the ground when it sud
denly caved. He was com 0letely
buried
Rasmussen was also caught in the
slide but managed, after some time
to extract himself, and sumnaned
help. Feverish efforts were made to
uncover the foreman but when he
was reached the attending physician
found he was dead.
The deceased was one of the best
known men in the entire District. He
has been a resident here since 1885
when, with his brother, Bassett, he
arrived in Bisbee from Patagonia. Il,
has been employed by the Copper
Queen Company practically since h
arsrival here and for the last nine
years has been a foreman for the
rompany.
Since coming to Bisbee he has in
terested himself in every effort to i'm
prove conditions throughout the cit.
and state. For two terms he was Z
d member of the school board, on whicl
he served with distinction, and at tn,
time of his death, was member o
the board of directors of the Y. NJ
, c. A.
e. The deceased came to Arizona Il
o. 1880 with Bassett T. Watkins and re
/ NAMED some time in Tucson. Tn
= two brothers then went to Patagonia
r where they remained until they cam
to the Warren District in 1889, II
was born in Berneyeld, Wisconsin
70 April T. 1868.
Mr.. Watkins is survived by a wldoN
, and two daughters, Miss Ftorehces an
Miss Barbara, both Of whom are a
tending Dowser Colltge in milwaukee,
y He is also survived by a father, c. {
/, Watkins, and six brothers They dr.
/. Bassett T. Watkins, f. "A. Watkins
;. and Brewster J Watkinsi all Of Biz
bee, George W. Watkins, Of oeea
, Park, ana Harvey Watkins OF Lo
~ Angeles
The fnneral Of the deceased will
. held Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock q
the Presbyterian Church, with Rev.
E. Fry officiating The body will b
shipped Saturday morning to tn
/ birthplace of the deceased in Wiscol
sin where it will be inferred
! The inquest into the accident wi
:. be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock b
/. Coroner G. w Totman, at the latter
, Office
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
AMBASSADOR ARRIVES.

NEW YORK Dee 2s.-Colonel
Joseph Willard. the American ambas-
sador to Spain, arrived on the steam
er Rochambeau for a brief visit OF his
home in Fairfax, Virginia, lie de-
clined to talk on the political conai-
tion in Spain but said that recent ef-
forts o stablish a neew direct STAN
ship company between Spain and the
United States We're receiving the earn
est cooperation of the Spanish gov
ernment
DR.. Helen Nolen. who has been
working in the American hospital al
Nice also was on the Rochambeau.
She said more than 10000 allied sol
diers had been made totally bliHd
since the war began
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
VIENNA OPPOSED

GENEVA, Dec. 29-The latest nfor-
nation the Swiss press has received
from Vienna says that Vienna official
circles arc opposed to the acceptance
Of the second American note pnless
modified. The rupture of relations is
believed imminent, notwithstanding <
that there is string OPPOSITION in thd
Liberal and Hungarian parties
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
BUCHANAN WANTS IMMUNITY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The De
partmeut of Justice is investigating
the claims of Congressman Buchanan
IF immunity. The decisiin OF the Su-
preme Ciurt in 1905 is regarded as suf-
ficient authority for the official con
tentioh that the congressman is not
entitled to immunity in criminal pro
secutiOns.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
GALES 70 HERMoslLLo.

NOGALES, Dec. 29.-General CAT
les, military governor of Sonora is en-
route to -Hermosillo, to establish
headquarters He, is accompanied by
his entire staff General Gales said
he intended to take the field with
$4,000 troops 10 quell the Yaqui dis
turbances
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
INDICT MORE
As GERMAN
PLOT TIERS
Warrants Issued for Arrest of
Congressman Buchanan
and Former Congressman
Fowler; Alleged Plot.
INTENTION TO FIGHT
CASES ANNOUNCED
Former Attorney General Mo-
nett of Ohio Released On
Bail, Denies Guilt; Grand
jury Resumes Investigation

NEW YORK, Dec 29-Three of the
eight indicted for conspiracy to fom-
eht strikes in American munitions
plants voluntarily appeared in the
United States court. They were re-
leased on $1,000 bail each Warrants
were issued for Congressman Buchan-
an. former Congressman Fowler, n. b.
Martin and Herman Schulteis.
Franz Won Rintelen, the German
agent who is said to have financed
the alleged conspiracy. is a prisoner
of war in England
Each of the four not arrested an
lounced their Intention of resisting
and Buchanan asserted he was prose
cuted by his prerogatiye as a con-
gresham. This was denied by Unit
ed States Attorney General Marshall.
The warrants will be served tomor.
row at Washington
Frank Monett, former attorney gen.
eral OF Ohio. who was released on
bail. following his arraignment. denied
accepting or being offered German
money. He said he never knew David
Lamar or Won Rintelen So far as he
knew they were not connected with
Labor't National Peace Council. He
denounced the shipment OF munitions
to the Allies as criminal and Illegal
Jacob Taylor president Of the Peace
Council, deuied charges against him
Lamar refused to make a statement
The grand Jury will resume investi
cation of activities of German agents
Jan 8.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30

necessary for force sufficient to safe
ly guard from invasion
Reports from European battlehelds
served to triple or quardruple the es-
Inmates of necessary reserv material.
Estimates of the proportion OF light
and heavy guns in the field army ia
creased two-fold.
Although war orders have increased
the available commercial facilities for
nanufacturing munitions in the last
few months nearly all The American
plsnts building guns 10 foreign meas
urements would have TO be re-squipp-
ed TO handle American army orders.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30

port the Premier in the interests Of
ministerial unity. Foreign Secretary
Grey looks with great apprehension
upon any signs of disagreement as
having a bad effect on the allies. Grey
is working on the conciliatiOn. II it
develops that the government favors
compulsory attestatiou along lines %
the Derby scheme probably the most
doubtful ministers will be found sup.
porting this policy and the Uremier 6
designations will be confined TO two
OF three ministers Of lesser import
Ance
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30

PEKIN, Dec 29.--China is to
have compulsory military ser
vice The government announc-
ed that cOnscription will be in
augurated January l. 1t will
first be put into effect in Chilli
province in which Pekin is loca-
ted, and in Shan-Tmg province
which adjoins Chilli on the
south. The details are not yet
arranged It was also decided
by the general staff to organize
an aeroplane corps.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
TROOPS EAST.

DOUGLAS, Dec % General Ca
vida and two trains of 1900 Carranza
troops are en- route from Naco Ariz.,
through the United States TO Juarez.
The soldiers arrived on the border re-
Gently from Guaymas The equipment
includes cannon and machine guns
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
SNOW In aERkELEY

BERKELEY. Dec 29.@Snow fell for
FIVE minutes, spreading q thin coat OF
white over streets and sidewalks for
the 6rst time In several years. 10
some parts Of the city the fall was
heavy and continued a half hour.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
FIRE ON STEAMER.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. %
Fire broke out today on board
the freighter Shinyo Maru. the
IL. at Yokohama. but was eX-
tinguished, according to a mes
sage received here by the cham
Der of Commerce. The damage
was not stated. The vessel was
bound for this port.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
HuERTA ILL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 90
The illness of General Huerta
is serious although not danger
Gus according TO reports from
FL Paso to the Department of
Justice Fl Paso authorities
were notified to use discretion
as to relaxing the guard over
him about which he had com
planned
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-12-30
CASE SET
FOR JANUARY
TENTH
Superior Court Attempts to
Clear Docket of Variegated
Lot of Civil Business Be-
fore January First.

TOMBSTONE, Dec 29.-( -(SpeciaD.
The attention OF the superior court
has been taken up the past few days
in the cleaning up OF number OF mat
ters that require the attention Of the
Judge only "A number Of default di-
vorce cases were heard and granted
considerable probate work, that had
been postponed, was disposed OF. The
court will endeavor 10 clear zip as
much of this wor kas possible, before
the beginning OF the new year.
An order was entered setting the
case of the State VS.. Mrs. Annie Olds
for trial on January 10. The case
will be heard before Judge o'Connor.
Of Santa Cruz county, as Judge Lock
wood has disqualified
Rafael Estrella, who was arrested
in Douglas on the plea of guilty to
burglary In the second degree and
was sentenced to serve a term In the
state prison at Florence of not to ex-
ceed three years.
Max Woods, who entered a plea OF
guilty to selling Intoxicating liquors,
was sentenced to serve a term OF
ninety days at hard labor and TO pay a
fine OF $500 w. S. RuthoW also en-
tered plea Of guilty to selling whis-
key. He was given sixty days and
also fined S25.
TAKEN TO FLORENCE.
Deputy Sheriff Rafferty, left yester
day for Florence having in charge
four prisoners, who had been conVic
ted in the Superior Court and sen
fenced TO serve terms IN thai institu
tion. They were Norman Messenger
who was convicted Of the killing OF
James Williamson in Douglas and
sentenced TO serve term Of not less
than ten years nor more than his rat
ural life. He was found guilty OI
murder in the second degree; PablC
Ramirez who was convicted Of muir
der in the second degree in the XIII
ing OF Walter Brooks at Bisbe las
June, and sentenced to serve from ter
years to life; James Cosby. who en-
tered a plea OF guilty TO burglary com
mitted In Bisbee when be broke th'
window of the Phelps Dodge store ant
stole three revolYers, and Rafael Es
trella, who pleaded guilty to burglar!
and sentenced to serve not more thar
three years
Granted Divorces.
Among those granted divorces dur
ing the present week In the Superio
court were Nellie Owens, who wa
given a decree OF divorce from Nei
Owens Soon after being granted tb
decree she was married by Judg
Fowler. the local Justice OF the peaCs
to Frank Reynolds OF Bisbee
s. L. HINT Of Bisbee was granite
divorce from Charlotte Hunt on th
Continued on Page Two.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
DAVID F. oUINLAN.

The funeral of David Quin1an was largely attended from his late resi- dence, 234 Olive street at 8:30 this morning and a half hour later from St. Augustine's church where the solemn high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. James B. NihilI, assisted by Rev. Robert Bowen as deacon, and Rev. James Derwin as ub-deacon. Schmidt's requiem was sung by the church quartet, composed of Mrs. F. J. Kelly, Miss Aure1ia Berger, J. J. Kennedy and A. T. Brisebois. At the offertory. -tDomine,.>>was sung and Beautiful Land on High.'' De1ega- tions were present from the Bridge port Lodge of E1ks and the Brick layers Union. There was great number of beautiful floral pieces
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
Almost a Fight in Court When Cop Says
 Sheriff Was Drunk

The statement of Policeman John Barton in the city court today to the effect that City Sheriff William Brown of Ansonia was the "drunkest'' of the party which figured in an automobile mishap almost precipitated a first class pugiIistic encounter in the haIl- way of the police building after to- days adjournment of the city court
 The case in question was one in which William H. Axon of Ansonia. was arraigned on charge of reckless driving, driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor and for operating motor vehicle without the numbers of the machine properly dis played. A nolle was entered on all three charges.
 Axon, accompanied by the Ansonia,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
NEW YORK STATE BEATS SUFFRAGE BY BIG MAJORITY

New York, Nov. 3-Woman suffrage was beaten by a majority of about 21O.O00 and the revised state consti- tuition rejected by approximately 300,- 900 in the statewide election yester- day, late returns today show.
 Returns from 4,OO9 election districts out of 5,714 in the state on suffrage gave 4O6.877 for it and 555, ,476 against.l
 Republican candidates for Congress were elected in all of the three dis fricts where elections were held, the 23rd, 31st and Seth. The 23rd for naerly was represented by a Dendo- crat.
 Dem ocrats generally were success ful in Greater New York Alfred E. Smith and Edward Swann. Demo crats. were elected sheriff and dis trict attorney respectively. of New York county, by ajorities estimated at from 10000 to 5O,0oO. In Kings county, James Cropsey. district attor- ney, was the only Republican elected to a. high county office. The board of aldermen in the city is overwhe1m- inEly Democratic.
 tsIn Republican circles the defeat of the constitution was taken philosopF calIy. Governor Whitman said he re- garded the vote for Assemb1ymen as an an Endorsement qf the state admins eve all have our disappofntme ents, you know, was the remark of E1ihu Root. who presided over the constitu- tiona1 convention. Democrats gener- ally were pleased with the defeat of the constitution. While it never was formally made party issue, most of the Democrats fought it.
 Under the statute the people of New York must decide at the general : election next year whether another constitutional convention shall be held in 1911. A
 Suffragfsts expressed the greatest surprise today over the overwhelming g defeat they suffered upstate. Some of the big n1aJorities rolled up against them by counties were: Albany 1O,- coo; Erie, g, 800; Monroe, 1000; Steu- ben, 6.0O03 <Renssefaer, 4,00OA Among the counties that gave suffrage a majority were Chattauqua, 2,5OO; Nashua, 1,50O.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
DIA M ON D S

A diamond is the thing. No mat ter what the occasion may be the one lasting and always appropriate gift is a diamond. Come in and see these sparkling gems set in rings, brooches, scarf pins, pendants, bracelets, etc., in many beautiful designs. Buy one for yourself, too; they are a sure sign of success at all times. You will find our prices as reliable as our goods.
 A small deposit will secure any article
 until Christmas v
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
SEALED PROPOSALS

will be received until Friday, Novem- Der 18th at D. m. for the care and maintenance of the highways of Red ding for term of three years. Speci- dcations may be seen on application to Eugene Adams, RID. 25, Bethel, Conn. Benjamin B. Banks, R. D. Al, George town, Conn; Lloyd S. B1ackman, West Bedding, Conn; Charles H. Plump, West Bedding, Conn.,; Wn. c. San ford, Bedding Ridge, Conn.
 Members Bedding Road Commission. Each bid must be accompanied by a bond for one hundred dollars.
 h2-2-6-2s"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
AMMUNITION AND
 SUPPLIES LACKING,
 VILLA WiTHDRAWS

Duglas, Ariz., Nov. 3-General Villa, forced by hunger, thirst and a scanty supply of ammunition to aban- don his plan for an immediate assault on the strongly entrenched village of Agua Prieta, commenced withdrawing his army today and shortly. after g o'clock most of his force was moving toward Anavacachi Pass. 12 miles southwest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
DAVID w. MILES.

The funeral of David w. Miles, son of the late Charles W. Miles was held at Milford yesterday. MT. Miles had been a summer resident of Fort Trumbull beach for many years. In his earIy manhood, he was theatri- cal manager. He was recently man ager of a theatre at Greenwich. He is s1IrRived by his widow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
WILLIAM NH. LoCKERT.

The funeral of William H. Lockert who died on Monday at his home in Fairfield, was held at 8 o'clock this afternoon from the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks. Rev. Ernest F. Weise of the Grace M. E. church con ducted the services. The body will be taken to Brooklyn, N. Y., on the 8:57 train tonight for fnterment in Cyprus Hill cemetery. MT. Lockert was Al years of age and is survived bv his widow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
HANNAH IT. DOWNEY.

Hannah T., widow of Andrew Dow ney is dead at her home, 773 Judson place StratfOrd. Mrs. Downey, who was one of the best known residents of Stratford, had been i'll a long time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
BABY SULLIVAN.

The twin daughter of Barney and Daisy Lines Sullivan of Monroe, died yesterday at the Bridgeport hospital. The funeral was held this afternoon, burial being in the Elm Street ceme- tery, Monroe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
OBITUARY
WINIFRED LILLIS

Winifred, wife of Michael Lillts of 466 Bishop avenue, died this morn ing at the Bridgeport hospital, aged 35 years . Mrs. Li1lfs is survived by
 her husband and two brothers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

sheriff and a party of friends, were driving east Stratford avenue at 12:1O Sunday morning when on pass ing the old Steeplechase dock the ma chine skidded and jumped upon the sidewalk striking Robert Hardwick of 37 Sherman street, who was walking
 by.
 Hardwick was driven head first the eastern approach to the lower bridge. Here he was pinned between the rails of the fence when the auto mobile came to stop. He was pain fully bruised but not seriously injured and was taken to Bridgeport hospital for observation. He is recovering- The matter is open for civil action and for that reason Judge Bartlett ordered a nolle entered.
 The charge of drunkenness was then pressed against Axon- and the doughty
 sheriff of the Naugatuck Valley in ! sisted that Axon was sober on the night in question: Here Policeman
 John Barton informed the court that Sheriff Brown was ''drunker than Axon'' and that it would be better for Brown to keep his mouth shut On the way out of the building an
 argument took place between the Bridgeport and Ansonia officers. It
 began at the city court door and ter
 minated at the exit to the building.
 Bringing 395 passengers, the French
 line steamship Rochambeau arrived at
 New York from Bordeaux.
 The Federal Trade Commission be- gan complete investigation of the oil ! business of the United States.
 | During October. the Austro-Hunga-
 rian armies captured 26, 900. prisoners
 and large quantities of war materials.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

The bearers were Thomas Burns and Jeremiah Eagan of the Bricklayers' Union, and John Greenwood, Thomas Young, John Madigan and Charles J. Mercer of the E1ks. Interment was in St. MichaePs cemetery where the committaI service was read by Rev. Father Nihill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03
MUR1EL M,LEAN BURNEs

The funeral of Mrs. Murie1 Mclean Burnes, a former resident of this city who committed suicide on Friday at the Hotel KimbaU, Springfield, was held at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon in Washburns chapel, Springfield, Rev. Donald Alexander, of Christ Episcopal church, off1ciated. Mrs. James Mccartney, sister of Mrs. Burnes took charge of the body. In accordance with the wishes of the dead woman it will be cremated. The ashes will be inferred in Dansvi11e- According to New Haven dispatches, relatives of Mrs. Burnes will make an investigation to learn if she left her estate to Dr. George Nettleton, den tist. of New Haven. '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

The Pennsylvania railroad asked for bids on 5000 new steel freight cars, to Cost about $10 900, coo.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

Bringing 395 passengers, the French line steamship Rochambeau arrived at New York from Bordeaux.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

The Federal Trade Commission be- gan a complete investigation of the oi business of the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

In beautiful Astrakan, full length, guaranteed lining. Co1ors are black, navy blue and brown. These coats are very special @o oE Wednesday
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-11-03

During October. the Austro- Hunga- rian armies captured 26, GOO prisoners and large quantities of war materials.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-12-04
Glass COOKING Utensils.

Glass cooking utensils are new Al
ready glass stew pans have been used
and found practical. says the New
Haven Journal Courier These uten-
ssls are apparently not affected IN any
way by intense heat under them. or
by the contracting temperatures OF
the articles which they contain Glass
Is superior to either enamel or alum
mum being affected by none OF the
acids or alkalis found or used IN COOK
ing Glass will not crack 20 enam-
eled ware does. and is therefore more
desirable
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-12-04
Peas and Carrots La Creme.

Scrape and wash quite young car,
rots. PLACE in a pan OF cold sailed wa
ter. bring to the boil, boil tor hve
minutes, and drain Place two ounces
of butter in casserole with two
small sprigs of mint chopped half an
onion parboiled and chopped fine,
pinch of sugar and two tablespoonfuls
of milk Add sheI.ed Ne-.s and car
rots, cover and cook gently for three
quarters of IN hour. stir up, add salt
and pepper Send 20 table with pars
ley sauce poured over. using all the
moisture drained from the dish to
mingle with the sauce
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-12-04
SECRET or COOKING BACON
Fryino Pan Should &c Hot and Mea'
Should Fe ice Cold and
Cut Thin.

To cook breakfast bacon so that II
will be dry. crisn and delicate
brown first cut II thin and have il ice
cold when put INFO the irving pan
The pan should he hot. bat not red
hot There is no better or easier way
with gas stove than TO cool it in
the oven Law the slices In a sheet
iron baking tin or spider. one slice
overlapping Il other SO that each
strip OF lean rests on a strip OF fat
underneath ;acOn is also improved
if urst dipped in sweet milk. then in
flour. and fried in little hot grease
without strong flavor If little mo
lasses is put in the pan