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Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
FAULTY CONDENSATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-Faulty condensation of water is blamed for the disablement of the Great North ern steamer Minnesota, in the find ings of the federal board of inquiry according to an announcement by John Bulger. United States superyis- ing inspector of steam vessels. It rec commended that new boilers be install ed
 c. W. Wiley marin superintendent, said the recommendations of the re- port would probably be adopted. Such an installment would cost $200 900 or more and would require sever al months for completion. Eighty of the crew of hundred and seventy were paid of. Wiley said all the oth CTS wishing to leave would be paid of. He said no decision had been reached as to a disposition of the cargo.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
WHEREABOUTSOF VILLA THE
 PUZZLE
State Department Not Alarmed Over Juarez Riots. Location of Former Leader Seems to Be the Chief Concern of All.

WASHINGTON Dec 21.-State De- partment officials regard the rioting in Juarez as an incident which will not affect the general situation in northern Mexico, where the de facto government is rapidly taking authori- ty over the territory Villa formerly held Reports indicated the Carranza authorities would suppress the Juarez disorders without serious difficulty
 Villas whereabouts are unknown. No word was received indicating that General Rodriguez, Villas strongest leader, and his party had surrndered. It is realized that with Rodriguez in the field there will remain an outlaw force sufficient Co menace the rural order, but it is not believed he will be strong enough to offer a military problem.
 The State Departments representa- tives, concerning Villa, are conflicting One says that when he left Chihuahua he moved northward Another says he turned south. There is confidence in the assurance of Villas agents that he will come tO the United States The fact that his wife left Fl Paso for the east, apparently intending to go to Cuba, caused officials to believe the missing man will appear on the American side of the boundary.
 The Mexican embassy reports say General Trevino is steadily moving the Carranza army northward iron Torreon and is repairing the railroad as he advances The vanguard is al Santa Rosalia. near Chihuahua. | there is no further hitch in the contro of Juarez it is probable that Carranz' will request and will be given permis sion to move more troops across Anne rican territory to strengthen the Jua reg garrison permitting the musterinl out of such of Villas men as don care to serve the government army Adyices state that Carranza is still il Saltillo 1t is regarder as probable ! that developments in the north vii hasten his return to Mexico City.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
NEARLY END MUNITION
 PROBE
Federal Grand JuryCloSing Inyes-
 tigatiOn of Evidence Against Labor'S National Peace Coun-
 ciI; GompersImportantWitneSs
! CLAIMED ORGANIZATION
 INSTlGATED MUNlTI0N STRIKE
Koenig's Case Proceeds Rapidly;
 Metzler. Who Turned States
 Evidence TestifeS:AIIeged Ev- . idence Against yOn Pappen.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2l.-The federal jury Investigating the activities of Labors National Peace Council which is charged by United States district Attorney Marshall. was financed by Franz Won Rintelen, to foment strikes in munitions factories is virtually end ed. Samuel Gompers. president of the American Federation of Labor, turned over 10 the jurors two large portfolios filled with correspondence, circulars, proclamatons and other data connect ed with alleged attempts by members of the council to corrupt the leaders. ! Frank Morrison. secretary of the Federation. also appeared before the Iinuuisitors. Federal officials expect : the jury 10 close its work at another ! so- sion and believe al least six indict- iments will be returned. Substantial l progress has also been made in the in
 vestigation of the plot which Pam Koenig. head Hamburg-American line detective. is charged with organizing
 Ito blow up the Welland Canal.
 Frederick Metzler, Koenig's secret arv who turned states evidence, was
 before the grand jury several hours 1 Agents of the Depart lent of Justice declare they had proof that Koenie was employed in certain instances by Captain Franz von Pappen, dismissed
 German military attache who sails for Germany toworrOw.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
JUAREZ SCENE IF RIOTING BY VILLA
 MEN
An American Brakeman is Killed While Riding on Top of a Box Car by Bullet Which Probably Came From Mexican Side.
TEN THOUGHT KILLED
 BY MEXICAN RIOTERS
Stormy Day is Had When Former Soldiers of the Lion of North Demand Their Pay. More Trou bIe Thouuht Possible.

FL PASO Dec. 21.-Heavily armed Mexican and American troops lined opposite banks of the Rio Grande to- night as a result of the riot in Juarez among Villa soldiers for pay. A shot from the south border and believed by the United States military authori- ties Go have been fired on American troops, toppled George Diepert of Fl Paso. a railroad brakeman of freight car He was dead with a bull let in his heart when the corporals guard reached him. His train mates fled at the shot. Later the train pulled out of the range of the Mexican caval- ny that moved along the bank of the Rio Grande Shortly afterward two Mexicans were shot by Mexican GUS toms guards. Reports of fatalities in Juarez varied from two to ten. To- night Juarez is reported as quiet. Villa is said to be near Chihuahua and credited with saying that the in- tended to continue his opposition to the defacto government
 Tonlvht it was stated al the Carran- ga consulate that the generals in Juar ez, who had turned the town over to the Carranza government, had control and were in conference upon the cleo ton of a military leader to take full charge and appoint a paymaster to re- ceive the 100000 pesos in Carranza paper currency with which to pay on the soldiers
 Unofficial reports from Juarez were that if the attempt was made to pay off in Carranza currency the rioting would be resumed. During the after noon a report was circulated in Juar, ez that Villa had reached the city at o'clock but early tonight he failed to make his appearance.
 Andres Garcia, consul general, an. nounced that Cilla had been located at BOstillo Ranch, west of Chihuahua City Carranza officials stated Gen. eral Alvaro Obregon was enroute from Hermosillo to take command in Chihuahua They expect Obregon tC reach here tomorrow. An order was issued at Fl Paso tonight which for bade Americans 10 cross the river tc Juarez
 General Ochoa said seven rioters were killed in one store in Juarel where they were footing. after mur 5ering the Chinese proprietor. In cluding the two MeXicans killed al the bridge this makes the known kill ed ten
 Alfonso Garcia, the acting Mayoi of Juarez, escaped a mob by iumpiui aboard a car bound for Fl Paso. Sev eral of the mob pursued him. Other smashed the windows with stones For some time a steady stream O Mexican civilians crossed to the In ited States, many of them carrying household effects.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
S40,0OO IN FEES LOST TO THE
 COUNTY
Sheriff'S Report, for the Year, Shows That Prohibition Has Reduced License Income Con- siderable Amount.

TOMBSTONE, Dec. 2l. CspeciaD The Board of Supervisors were in ses- sion yesterday and transacted consid- erable business. The bids for the erection Of branch county jail at Johnson and for the building of two room compartment for juveniles in the iail yard were opened. The bids were an rejected. the Board thinking them too high The plans called for the building of the jail at Johnson similar to those just erected at Pearce and Bowie for which they paid S7O0 to $500 The contractors wanted S12OO in this instance The Board will con- struct the buildings themselves, using the county prisoners or those sentenc- cd to hard labor by the courts for boouegging
 The annual reports of the Sheriff and County Treasurer were audited and approved
 The report of the sherin disclosed the fact that the office collected S5. 65831 in licenses and fees during the mast year from the third Monday in December 1914. until yesterday Du-- ing the same period from 1913 to the tbrd Monday in December 1914, the office collected S472l1.65, or a loss 10 the county of S41 1.55S.34. The loss in licenses is due 10 the prohibition a. mendment. the licenses in this iu- stsnce falling from S44,44O. to s3,762 The civil fees fell from S2.362i5 to s1.4973l. The loss in civil fees is caused by the legislature passing a law cutting the fees down as well as cutting the mileage allowed also The law did not go into effect at once ar q thr coming year will show a further loss in the amount of civil fes col lccted unless the civil business m croaecs very materially. The loss ol the liouor licenses amounts 10 ahout S-GfO0 The expense of running the shcriff's office will show that it has teor run at about S6.0O0 to SS,0OO less ihe past year than the year previous
 The Assessors report discloses thai during the year he collected S19 POP 5( in school taxes, or poll tax as it i' familiarlv known: SS.03S in road tax es and s460S.1O in personal property taxe- The report compares very fav orshlv with that of the year previous
 The reports of the County Treasurer snd County Recorder and Clerk of th' b. filled before the end of the year
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
HORSE ELEsH 10 ae SOLD

NEW YORK, Dec 21.-The Board of Health announced the sale of horse mea tfor food would be permitted in New York after January 1. Comment ing on the revoking of tections of the sanitary code which proh5bited the use of horse flesh. Commissioner Emerson said that while the health department didn't exactly recommend 1t, no harm was seen in it's use.
 Emerson said: "The horse never has tuberculosis and almost never communicates malignant diseases to humans. Hereafter old horses, in stead of being sold for their bones will be fattened and disposed of for meat" Emerson stated precautions wou ldbe taken to prevent the sale Of horse flesh as veal or beef.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
WAS GOOD WITNESS
 FOR STATE
Ramirez Murder Trial Completed and Case is Given to Jury. De- tendant'S Partner Tells Story of the Crime.

TOMBSTONE. Dec 21. (SpeciaD- The case of the State vs Pablo Ramir- ez, charged with the killing of Walter Brooks on the morning of June 27. was concluded about o clock this af- ternoon and the jury retired to deter mine his guilt or innocence and if guilty to find what degreeof murder he is guilty of
 The State, this morning, put on R. l.. Gallagher who was on the scene of the crime and saw one of the Mexi- cans coming out from under the bridge and go west along the railroad track. The witness described the man as having on blue overalls and a blue jumper and having a hat in his hand This description fits that of Remirez
 The next witness called was Lean dro Msldonado, who is also charged with the killing of Brooks Before he was allowed to testify he was instruct ed by the court of his rights. He was informed that he did not have to testi fy but that if he did. any statement he might make might be used against him in his trial before a jury as he would be tried for the shooting ot Brooks
 1 Mgaldonado replied that he under stood what was said to him in that re gard and that he wanted to tell tho truth about the matter as be believed that at the time he shot and killed Brooks he was shooting in selfde fense. After making this statemen he was sworn and related the circum stances that led up to the shooting
 The witness said that he and Rami
 reg Jeff Naco with a load of Mesca and reached a point near the Coppe
 Queen machine shop at about o'clocl They stopped there 10 take a drink O
 nescal and while drinking the watch
 man approached and ordered them a
 way They then came down to th
 railroad track and had reached tn bridge across the creek MaldonadC according 10 his story, had just start ed up the railroad track in front O Ramirez when be heard someone con ing behind him He stopped and hear the unknown man say something tha { be did not understand Maldonad l stopped he testified. and just the
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Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
RESTS IN THE SCHMIDT
 CASE
Defense Will Begin the PreSenta- tion of Evidence Today. May Make Effort to Prove Times Was Wrecked By Gas

LOS ANGELES. Dec 2l. The pros cuuon rested the Schmidt trial after dtective Burns had rescribed the search for the defendant which took him Co Europe one occasion. Chief counsel for schmidt said he would pro duce less than fifty witnesses. The testimony wiu probably not extend over two weeks The defense will be- gin the presentation of evidence to- morrow with an attack on the charac- ter of Donald Meserye. one of the pro secuuon's star witnesses, in an effort to discredit his testimony.
 It developed that Olaf Tveitmoe, secretary and treasurer Of the state building arades council, was to be a prosecution witness. He has been in almost constant attendance at the trial as a friend of Schmidt. He was not present today He is believed to have gone to San Francisco. The de fense will stipulate that the Tyeitmoe testimony might be admitted later.
 The defense will present hand writ ing testimony in an effort to offset that which the prosecution introduced to show that Schmidt was implicated in the purchase of the explosive used to destroy the Times Building lt fig possible the defense will attempt to show that gas and not dynamite caused the explosion IL will also show that money the labor unions used ln their industrial troubles at Los An geles was expended legitimately.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
AonEYMooNERs ACTIVE

HOT SPRINGS, Dec. 2l.-A large honeymoon colony has gathered since the arrival of the President and his bride, all planning to stay for an e. laborate Christmas celebration in which the White House couple are expected to participate. A long walk and a fifty mile automobile ride occu' pied the President and his bride today
 They stopped, during the ride, at the famous hotel to see the registers sign ed by Thomas Jefferson and other no table figures of Amerisan history. The President worked an hour on his cor respondence Mrs. Wilson read tc him tonight. Secret Service men are busy wardins ot photographers and moving picture men, who continue or the tlert despite the Presidents ordcl against them.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
sNowsLlpEs IN NORTH

SEATTLE, Dec. -Snowslides in the Cascade mountains blocked the Transcontinental Great Northern Rail road. Three hundred feet of snow sheds On the west slope of the Gas cades collapsed under the weight of snow. The snow fall in the mountains is four times greater than it was al the same time last year.
 The railroads reported ten feet Of snow in parts of the mountain line NJ trains were caught in the slides. officials hope 10 have the line cleared by tomorrow night
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
u1slr MAR PRISONERS

BERLIN. Dec 21-The Ministry of War announcer that after six months negotiations France has agreed 10 al- low neutral commission to visit pri- son camps in Algeria, Tunis and Nor occo and that six Swiss commission CTS are now en route to Africa The commissioners are accompanied by three physicians who will visit the French colonies in groups of twos, taking huge quantities of clothing, medicaments, bandages, presents and money sufficient to give each prisoner ten francs.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
CASUALTIES OF MAR.

LONDON, Dec. 21.-Harold Ten. uant Parliamentary Under Secretary of War, made a statement in the House of Commons concerning the number of casualties published in of
 fcial lists for Prussia Saxony, Bavaria and Wurtenberg up to Nov. 30 which were 2.524,46O Of these 484,228 were killed or died from wounds, 27674 died from disease The naval casual
 ties are not included in these figures
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
NETHERLANDS PRorEsrs

LONDON, Dec. 21.-A Reuter- dis patch from The Hague says: "The foreign ministry announces that the Netherlands government has sent a protest to the British government against the seizure of Dutch mail bags on the steamers Moordan, Frisia, Rotterdam and demanded immediate return of the mail. It is hoped in the protest that the incident will not be repeated"
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
RusslANs rAKE vARNA.

LONDON, Dec 21-The Daily Chronicle reports the Russians have captured Varna Bulgaria's chief Black Sea port. It says the Russisn's bombardmeut silenced the Bulgarian guns. The town was laid in ruins the garrison suffering heavy losses. The Russians have landed infantry and artillery without loss The force it sufficient to hold the town against the Bulgariaus.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22

Leopold de Rothschild says British finance will win the war.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
oRREooN Ar NoaALEs

MORALES. Dec. 21.-General Obre- gon, the Carranza commander arrived from Guaymas and requested permis- sion to cross the United States 10 El paso He planned to leave at mid night 10 confer with officials of the defacto government relative 10 condi
 ton in Chihuahua. a
Bisbee daily review., 1915-12-22
TROUBLE NEAR euAYMAs

GUAYMAS, Dec. 21.--With twelve carloads of troops. Generals Madrigal and Estrada left for the American set clement at San Pedro, reported at- tackled yesterday by Yaquis aud where fighting is said 10 still be in progress. Another troop train oi twenty eight ears passed through
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
KIDNAPPING CHARGE .DlSCLOSES ALLEGED. LlASON;; 2 ARREST TED.

Complaint that his son had been. kidnapped. by Mrs. Mary Hoffman re suited to-day in the arrest of both Al len and the Hoffman woman. The child was located by the police in the possession Of Mrs. Hoffman at the home of Annie Beart, 16'S North Washington avenue. Allen, a, resi- dent Of 15s4 Main street was taken in to custody to-day ugaen he appeared before assistant prosecutor John F. Gray and Captain of Detectives Arr mold to press charges of Kidnapping against the woman.
 Mrs. Hoffman. the wife of trolley conductor of this city. left her home about months ago with Alien. They have since lived together as man and wife it is alleged. The probation off f1cers have been asked to recommend a suitable home for the child as the authorities allege that they have suff1- cient evidence upon which to conyict both adults,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
INSPECTORS FIND
 CONDEMNED HOUSE
 USED AS LODGINGS

Discovery was made yesterday by Inspector Howard Dunbar of the Health department that a condemned house formerly known as the, Wales Block on Housatonic avenue, but over which family of that name now has no Jurisdiction was being tenanted and used as a lodging house.
 The discovery came as a surprise to the department officials as the place has loing been condemned as insani- tary and no report of the occupancy had been made by the policemen in the district.
 investigation showed that when condemned the, board had granted permission to the agents, S. Loewith & Go, to permit it's occupancy by an old woman, as caretaker Of tue build ing. Edward Messina> BIO North ave- rue appeared for the Ioewith Go.
 Yesterday it was found that a Iodg- ing house on 8. large scale was being conducted without furniture, mat tresses being used for sleeping couch es. A most filthy condition through out the building was observed. Im- mediate notice to vacate In 48 hours was made and hereafter the build ing. now owned by the Fiegenspan Brewery interests of Newark, N., J., will be untenanted.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Not Fault of Burman If $2O Bill Was Given
 For $2, Court Rules

Conflicting testimony and Connecti- out statutes which place the burden Of care upon a person passing money to another combined to free Isadore Bur man, aged 24, a grocery dealer of 93 Cedar stret, from charges of theft pre- ferred by Mrs. Anton Credelle of Lex ington avenue in the city court today.
 Burrhan had been arrested upon the complaint that hes took SEQ handed him by the woman in mistake for a $z bill Much evidence was introduced upon both sides, with the result that Attorney Greenstein, representing the prisoner, made a long plea for his re- lease. The court said that the law provides that a person passing money shall use care in discerning whether 1t is the proper denomination. A nolle was entered by the clerk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Protracted Illness
 Results In Death
 of William Burke

William Burke, a longtime resident of this city, died last evening at his home, 65 Poplar street. after an illness of many months
 MT. Burke was a moulder but he re- tired from active work several years ago His health gave out few months ago and he has gradually declined. sA1thengh 1fot Ilex7ected his death created great grief not only among the members of his family, but the Ecity-wide circle of acquaintances of his family.
 MT, Burke was the father of Miss Nellie Burke, secretary toS C. V. Bar rington, who is secretary of the Crane ICo. Miss Burke is well known in Charitable organizations to which she gives much of her spare time, and her. sorrow over the loss is shared by her friends,
 Besides his daughter he is survived by one son, William, and his widow.
 The late MT Burke was a parish Iioner of Sacred Heart church for many years. until the family removed to the West end about a year ago. He was a member of Anericus tent, No.F9, K Q. M Ills body will be taken to 1 Manchester, N. H., from which city he l came to Bridgeport. Members of the New Hatnpshtrs club Of this city will Etake sympathetic interest in the fu- fnera1 arrangements
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
Local N1arll1f acturers
 Will Construct Motor
 Tractors For B. E D.

The American g British Mana1fa e xufine ce il receive the contracts for inc two new motor tractors that win be added to the Bridgeport Fire dspartrrlent The board of fire com. missionera has decided so give the ord-s nance concesn The opportunity to com pete with oa1tzof= town firms that haves been supplying appartls.
 No and No engine COS: will re ceive the new tractors. which Will be. aftached to the engines and will eom piete motoriza tion of the equipment or the two companies
 Orders for the tractors were mailed to the American & British Co this morning by Clerk George M Baldwin or 9he board of contract and. supply. Jt is expected work will begin on them snmedfately.
 The tractors are expected to cost in the neighborhood of s7.0o0. which is raitl1in the appropriatlon allowed by flle board of apportionfnent.
 The contract board will begin adYer- Using today for bids on d new retain ing wall. which will beconstruc1 at No. $ engine house on Barnum ave- nue
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-05-05
HIGH SCHOOL WORK PRODUCES ANOTHER
 SUIT FOR DAMAGES
Excavators Sue Durkin 6 Isaas For $3, 900 For Var
 ious Amounts Claimed.

Robertson & Gayonne. the New York contractors who did the exca- vating for the new High school have brought another suit against Durkin 6 Laas of New York, who had the original contract to erect the struc- ture The action is for $3.OO0.
 It is alleged that Durlin & Laas owe the plaintiffs $325 for work done :n excavating on the Kelly property. There is also a claim of $89 for ad- ditionaI work on this job. The plain tiffs say they were instructed to take the dirt from the High school exca- Vation and cart it to the property of Fra1Ion & Greenstein on Park avenue They say $s0S is due for this. The fourth count is that Durlzin & Laas have unlawfu1ly kept tools and blast ing materials belonging to the plain tfffs and valued at $1,5o0 The suit is returnabIe to the superior court, May term, but it is understood that the parties have agreed to have Judge William Fl. Comley, Jr., hear the case as referee.