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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Carranza Silent,
 Border Mediators
 to End Conference

Washington, Dec. 27-In the ab- sence of any reply from General Car ranxa to the insistence of the Ameri- can commissioners that he ratify or reject the protocol signed at Atlantic City, Secretary Lane, chairman of the American commissioners, took the first step today toward closing the ne- gotiations. He sent requests to pr. J. R. Mott and Judge George Gray, the other members of the American commission, to meet him here some this week. At that meeting the de- tails to bring the conference to an end will be agreed upon.
 The only communication from the Mexicans received today was a note from the secretary of the Mexican commission sent last night in which it was said no reply from General Car ranza had been received.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Mrs. Richard O. Cheney
 Is Dead in Manchester

Manchester, Dec. 27--Mrs. Richard Otis Cheney, ST., who, because of her many local benefactfons, had become known as the Santa Claus of Man. chester's poor, died at her home on Oak Hill today.
 Mrs. Cheney was the daughter of Major Louis Bisseu, of St. Louis and was married to Richard Otis Cheney, a leading member, of the silk firm of Cheney Brothers in 1863 and is sur- vived by three children, Richard Otis Cheney, Jr., and the Misses Nan and Elsie Cheney. Her husband died about three years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Big Storm Damages
 Gen. Pershing's Camp

Washington, Dec. 27-Heavy dam age to the equipment of Major Gener- al Pershingss camp in Mexico was re- ported today in despatches to the war department telling of the storm which swept his lines Christmas Day.
 Masts of the wireless stations at Colonia Dublane and El Val1e were blown down and field hospital No. 3, was demolished. The commissary storeho1se and many other structures were badly damaged, the walls being blown in and roofs carried away by violent winds. At least 75 per cent. of the tentage at colonia Dublane was destroyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
ARTHUR LERz

The funeral of Arthur Lerz, who died at his home, 16S East. avenue, or Monday. was largely attended from that address at 2 o'clock this after noon. Rev Canio Cerreta, pastor o1 the Italian Calvary Congregations church, conducted the services. Bur- iaI was in Mountain Grove cemetery MT. Lerz is survived by his wife, and a brother, Antonio. He was an insur- ance agent and was 45 years old. He was also a member of Bridgeport lodge, L. o. O. M., and of lodge of Odd Fellows of New York city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Dutch Church Union
 Lauds Our President

The Hague, Dec. 27-The Dutch sec- ton of the worlds union of churches held a crowded meeting last night in the largest church in the city. Speak CTS endorsed President Wilson's fact of faith" in the sending of his note to belligerents and exhorted their brethren in belIigerent countries to foster an atmosphere in which the idea of peace might be developed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
CHAUNCEY V. HANS.

Chauncey V. Hains, of 645 Harral avenue, died this morning at the Bridgeport hospital following three days of illness with pneumonia. Mir. Hains was born in Mamaroneck, N. Y, 60 years ago, the son of Peter and Eliza Hains. He was a plumber and had lived many years in this city. His widow survives him, also three daughters, the Misses Sadie, Emma and Agnes Hains, a son, Clarence Hains, a sister, Mrs Sarah Gedney and three brothers William. Augustus and Hawkurst Hains of Mamaroneck He was a member of the J. C. Tuthill camp, No. 1, w. O. w. and belonged to St. Augustine's church
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Official
 VIEWS OF Worlds w ar
FRENCH

Paris, Dec. 27-'sThe night was calm except on the front between vacherauville andi Vaux (Verdun sector) where the artillery was very. active says today's announcement from the war office.
 "Lieut. Herteaux, on December 24th brought down his fourteenth airship, between Chaulnes and Hyencourt-Le-t Grand (south of the Sornme)."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

deacon, and Rev. John J. Keane as sub-deacon. At the offertcry the church choir sang 'Pie Jesu" and after the mass, Miss Norma Weber sang, Sleep Thy Last Sleep" The ser vices were largely attended. The bearers: John, Frank and John and James Judge. John and Edward Kill Han. Father Lynch read the com initial service at the grave in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
CAR TURNS LIKE ]. TOP THEN FLOPS
 OVER ON DRIVER
Fairfield Beach Resident in Hospital With Concussion
 of Brain.

Striking slippery spot in the pavement at Fairfield and Ellsworth avenues, last night about 12 o'clock, the automobile driven by Dayton Broughton, of Fairfield beach, spun around several times in top-like fashion and then turned turtle.
 Broughton was pinned under the car and suffered severe lacerations of thief ace and concussion of the brain. He, was taken to St. Vincent's hos pital Len Chamberlain, who was riding in the car with Broughton and also lives at Fairfield beach, escaped injury. The occupants stated they were driving at a very slow rate of speed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Fourth Degree Knights Will Have Banquet at
 Stratfield on Sunday

Philip Sheridan assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus, will hold a "get-together" banquet at The Strat- field on Sunday evening at 6:3O o'clock. It is expected that more than 100 will attend. Rev. P. J. Me- Givney of this city, national chaplain of the order, will be among the guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
MAX LUsTTG.

The funeral of Max Lustig, proprie- tor of the Lustig Millinery Co.,, of this city, was largely attended from his late home, 175S Park avenue, at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev. David Levy of the Park Avenue Temple, conducted the services. Burial was in B'Nai Israel cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
MARY SULLIVAN.

The funeral of Mary, wife of Peter J. Sullivan, was held from her late home, 34 Kossuth street, at 2:30 this afternoon. Rev. Stephen F. Sher- man, IT,, rector of St. Johns Episco- pal church, conducted the services. Delegations were present from Polar Star lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, and Martha Washington lodge, Sons of St George, both of which exemp1i- fled their rituals at the grave in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

LEGAL NOT1CE-AIl pledges up to number 37342 dated before June 29, 1916, are for sale: 37324, 37316, 87314, 37s12, 37309, June 2S; 3729o, 373s4, 37272, June 27, 37264, 37245, 37242, 37241, 37232, June 26; 37213, s720e. 37208. 37200. 37l54. June 74; 37146, 37144, 37141, 3714O, S712o,I June 23; 37123, 37116, 37101, S7os4, June 22; 370so, 370S9, SPOTS, 3706s. June 21; 37044, 37O41, June 20; 37ooo, 369ss, 36ss0, 369ss, June 1s; 36S46, 8S944, 3692S, 36s21, se91s, 36913, June IT; S6S93, 368s1, S6s75, June 16,I 1916. c. A. Peck, 43 Middle St.. City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
OBITUARY
MARY l.. KIRBY.

The funeral of Miss Mary l.. Kirby, sister of Miss Bessie Kirby of 245 Parrott avenue, was held from the mortuary chapel of Henry E. Bishop at 3:30 this afternoon. Rev. Rich- ard l.. Swain conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove ceme- tery. Miss Kirby died in Norwich.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
JENNIE M. BERGMARK.

Jennie M.. the six years old daugh- ter of John and Anna Koehem Berg
 mark, died last night at the home of her parents, Ss Alfred street, follow ing a brief illness with scarlet fever. The funeral was held privately this morning and burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
DIED.

HAINS-In this city, Dec. 27, 1916 at his late residence, No. 645 Har- ral avenue, Chauncey V. Hains.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. WATERS-Sudde in this city, Dec. 26. 1916, Edward D. Waters.
 Funeral private.
 Friends may view his remains at the parlors of Hawley & Wilmot, No. 168 State St., between the hours 8 of IF m. and 1:30 p. m. 'on Thurs day, 2sth inst.
 tFOSTER-In this city, Dec. 26th, 1916, Ann Hone, wife of William H. Foster, ST.. aged 79 years. n Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the undertaking parlors of Hawley & Wilmot, No. 16S State St.. on Friday, 29th inst, at 3 o'clock p. m.
 Burial in Mt Grove cemetery. asp NcCARTHY-In this city, Dec. 25, 1916, Daniel Mccarthy
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Cul1inan & Mullins, S64 Main St., on Thursday, Dec. 2S, at 8:30 a. m, and from St. Patrick's church at g a.. m. .64 Interment at Springfield, Mass
 a* CHWAB-In this city, Dec. 25, 1916, Max Alois Schwab, beloved son of Annie and Max Schwab, aged 24 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 380 River St.. on Thursday, Dec 2Sth at 2 D. m.
 Interment Park Cemetery. a*p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.

Someone asks wha became this year of the woman who got dinner for holiday party of 25 or more people :? We'll, she is laid up with rheumatism, while her daughter concluded that her family of four could more easily be served at 8 hotel
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
ANNA HONE FOSTER

Anna Hone, wife of William H.Fos- ter. died last night at the home of her son, Frederick c. Foster, 1142 How ard avenue. after a short illness with pneumonia. Mrs. Foster has lived in this city since 1881. She is survived by two sons and seven grandchildren. The funeral will be held from the undertaking parlors of Hawley & Will mot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
MARIE REARDON.

The funeral of Marie Realdon was held at 8:30 o'clock this morning from the undertaking parlors of Rourke & Boucher, 1295 Main street, and one half hour later from the Church of the Sacred Heart, where a requiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev. Matthew Judge. There was a large attendance of sorrowing rela- tives and friends. The bearers: John, Palmer, James Hurley, John Ward, John Noonan, Paul Kovacs and Will fred Mckay. Burial was in the fam- fly plot at St. Michaels cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
CAPTAIN JOHN F. BROWN

Captain John F. Brown, commander of one of the oyster boats for the H. J. Lewis Oyster Co.,, died at St. Vin- cents hospital this morning follow ing several weeks of illness with stomach trouble Captain Brown. who resided at 308 Berkshire avenue. was born in Jerey City, N. J.. AZ years ago. He is survived by his widow, two children, George and Frank Brown, and two brothers, William Brown. county sea1er of weights and measures, and Robert Brown, of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
JOHN A. KILLIAN.

The funeral of John A. Killian was held from his late residence, 2O67 Main street at S:3O this morning and half hour later from St. Patricks church where the solemn high mass was sung by Rev. John c. Lynch as- sisted by Rev. Thomas J. Picker as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
JOHN M. BROTHWELL

The funeral of John M. Brothwell was held from his late home in Fair leld at 2 o'clock this afternoon Rev. Frank E. Carlson, pastor of Green field Hill Congregational church, con- ducted the services. Ny Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
HARVEY GRIFFIN CHASE.

The funeral of Harvey Griffin, the infant son of Samuel J. w. and Karon Nelson Chase was held from the home of his parents, 290. Ogden street, at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Rev. Ben jan1in F. Root. rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church conducted the ser vices. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
DIVIDEND IS INCREASED.

New York, Dec. 27-The Interna- tional Paper Co. declared today a quarterly dividend of F per cent which is one-half of one percent in- crease over the previous disburse- ment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
JOHN YOUNGS

The body of John Youngs, who was found dead in a lodging house at 55s Water street on Monday, from ppeu- monia, is still at the morgue. No one has claimed it. Youngs was about 50 years old.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
WANTED-Woman as plain cook also kitchen girl, 1859 Stratford Ave. Luckasinger Restaurant
 T 27 bsD

LOST-Pocket book containing sum of $150 in cash and check for $50, between South Norwalk and Bridge port. Reward if returned to Mrs. l.. Wheeler, 15 Bassick Ave-
 T 27 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

rance to the movement of supplies,
 guns, etc., as well as of men, as is evidenced by the picture reproduced
 herewith of a British army tractor
 stuck in the mud somewhere in France
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

plimentary opinion of the mud is shared by the Germans, although they do not agree, of course, that it is the only thing that stands in the way of a British advance. The mud is hind-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
The question is asked what had be-

come of the boy who used to be ov- enjoyed on receiving a wheelbarrow for a gift? Well, he has grown up and finds his family convinced that an automobile would be the suitable rresent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Only One .BRoMo QUININE.

To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for signature of F. W. GROVE, Cures a Cold in One Day. 25c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

The proposed merger of the Shawmut and Merchants banks of Boston has been abandoned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
Now for warm underwent

 now; will doctors band also much  Heavyw coton
 Grave coon on-and-wo Union suits of w.
 heavy wooandn ribbed they fit wit elasiciy-$3
 street door
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27
The United States has crawled out from unGor the bed far enough to the fighting powers to stop.

The people who have made a lot of money in 1916 regard 1t as . wonder full year for human Urop
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

HAINS-In this city, Dec. 27, 1916, at his late residence, No. 645 Har- ral avenue, Chauncey V. Hains.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-27

Weather: Rain and warmer tonight. Thursday cloudy, probably rain.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09
FROM COAST TO COAST
4 Remarkable Chain of Home Tcsti-
m0ny, And Albuquerque Adds Its
Voice 10 the Grand Chorus
Of Local Praise.

From north to south, from east "a
west
IN every city, every community;
Ia every state IN the Union
Bings out the grateful praise for
Deans Kidney pills
10000 representative people IN
every walk Of life
Publicly testify 10 quick relief and
lasting results.
And It's an for the benefit Of fellow
sufferers
In this grand chorus Of local praise
Albuquerque IL well represented.
Well-kuown Albuquerque people
Tell OF personal experiences
Who can ask for better proof Of
merit
:. W Ramhrook, 905 g Broadway,
Albuquerque says. u was greatly
troubled by pains in the small Of my
back and IN my sides. The kidney
seCretions were unnatural and at times
painful, Doan's kidney Plus helped
nae from the first and strengthened
my Kidneys. ! soon felt better IN
every way Since then, whenever my
Kidneys have bothered me. / have
used Doans kidney pills and they
have never failed to help me-
Price Doc. ht all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy get
Douns Kidney Pills-thc Same that
Mr. Handbook had Fostcr-Miib
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09

tor the president TO see jules Jusse-
rand, the French ambassador. on
Tuesday While arrangements for
his visit were made through the state
department, officials here took it for
granted that he also wanted 70 dis
cuss Polish relief with the president.
The president has an engagement
tomorrow 20 see Judge william l..
Chambers, commissioner Of the fed
eral board Of mediation and concilia-
ton. II was understood that the in
vestigation OF the railway eight-hour
law by the board named last week BY
the president would be discussed.
william i. McCombs democratic
nominee for senator from New York,
VIII take lunch with the president on
Tuesday They will take up New York
state politics.
Mr.. Wilson spent most Of today
quietly at shadow Lawn. He leaves
wednesday for indianapolis, where he
VIII make two speeches on Thursday
Pennsylvania day" will be celebrat-
ed here Saturday Mr.. Wilson will
deliver an address TO a large delega-
ton Of Pennsylvanians who will come
to Shadow Lawn.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09

! back TO help the West Point, later
proceeded on her course ana tonight
was reported coming into Boston har-
/ Dor message from Captain Smith
of the Kansan, directed to the Assoc
ciatcd Press was received as follows:
Message From Captain smith.
al noon received distress signals
from WCst Point. started back 10 her
assistance and steered for her IN AS
., m, when message was received that
crew Of nfy-five was approaching
Nantucket hghtship in two boats
Found position Of torpedo boat was
nearer TO West Point than that Of
Kansan so gave uT search and am
proceeding to Boston. Smith"
At 9 o'clock tonight all the passen-
gers and crews Of the torpedoed YES
sells had been accounted for with the
exception Of the crew Of the Kingston.
These were missing and were being
sought by the American destroyer
Gushing. il Is supposed that the crew
OF the Kingston took to their life
boats
The weather Off shore was thick to-
night but the sea was calm with little
wind stirring.
one thing that ig pu2zlng naval
men tonight is why the U-53 came
into port yesterday and another thing
that is the subject Of speculation by
many outside the navy Department. Is
why a destroyer flotlila Of seventeen
vessels was sent out rescue the crew
Of a single freight steamer The de-
mroycts we're ordered out at the first
report that the West Point had been
torpcdocd. Rear Admiral Knight re-
itcrated this evening that Commander
Roses call was one Of courtesy but it'll
was suggested that the German com
mandcr wished to guard against loss
OF life through the aid Of American
vessels in picking up passengers and
crews of shipq destroyed
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09
PRESIDENT Is WORRIED
OVER SINKING vi SrItPIIANO

Long Branch, n. j., oct S,-Prcs-
ideut Wilson and government Off
cials here expressed deep concern to
night over the sinking of the four
British steamers off the American
coast by a German submarine, but up
to a late hour no official word had
been received indicating that interna-
tional complications would follow.
The government officials were
plainly worried over the situation and
made efforts to get all information
obtainahc. II was stated that the
president would keep his mind open
until definite information is supplied
through official circles.
The questions Of administration Of
fcials conferred around whether any
Americans had been lost and
whether the vessels were warned in
accordance with international law.
with the receipt OF word OF the
sinking OF the vessels so near the
American coast. additional import
auce was attached to the visit here
tomorrow Of Count Won Rernstorff
the German ambassador while the
engagement of the ambassador with
the president was made to enable him
20 give MI Wilson a personal letter
from the German emperor ON Polish
relief it was taken for granted that
the activities OF the German submar-
inc would Doe discussed Count Won
Bcustorff will see the president at
o'clock in the afternoon
Count Won Bernstorff has carried
ON an his negotiations over submar-
inc warfare through Secretary Lans-
ing and Counsellor Polk of the state
department, and It was thought nm
likely that the president would change
this method OF procedure
An engagement was made today
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09
PHONE Isl

Of the navy department at Washing
ton II was explained that every
thing learned by government sta
tons must first be transmitted 10 the
navy department before made pub
ilc
Particulars OF the attack however,
continued TO come from merchant
vessels TO commercial wireless plants
and through marine observers on
shore
At daylight this morning the U-53
turned up southeast of Nantucket
and got IA the way OF the American
steamer Kansan Of the American
Ilawai company, bound from New
York 10 'Genoa, by way Of Boston,
with freight The Kansan was fly
ing the American Rag. She was
stopped by the submarine at $50
o'clock. Assured that the Kansan
was an American-owned ship, the
submarine allowed her to proceed
showed no COlOrs.
Captain smith OF the Kansan re-
ported to the shoals lightshlp that he
had been stopped. He said the sub
morsible showed no colors. but from
his mohger description OF the craft
naval men we're satisfied that II was
the u-b9.
A half hour later the submarine
encountered the Strathdcne, com
manded by Captain Wilson, and un-
der charter by the French line. A
subsequent message from the Nan
mcket lightship stated that the
Struthdene had been sunk at o'clock
this morning. and that the crew OF
twenty men" were on the Hghtshlp.
The steamer carried a crew of thirty
four There was doubt as TO whether
the Iightship had picked them all up.
The Strathdono sailed from New
YORK for Bordeaux yesterday after
noon She was of 1921 tons and 1916
toct in length. She was built In
Gfeonwlch in 1909 ana was owned IN
Glasgow
Pursuing her hostile course. the
submarine next came up with the
West Point. bound from London to
Newport News.
Fate OF West Point.
The fate OF the British frcighter
was told In tho following wireless dis
patch from her commander, Captain
Harden, to the naval radio station
British steamer West Point stop
ped by submarine and fired upon, get
tinp boats ready Position 40.26, 6S
west Get cutter"
Later messages gave further de
tails one stated that the steamer
was being shelled by the submarine
when the message was sent at ~ ID "a.
M 4 third message said the vessel
was attacked at i0;45, ten miles south
Of Nantucket The steamer kansan
picked up the distress signals and pro
ceeded to her assistance, The Boston
navy yard az 80 O'Clock received a
message from the Kansan stating that
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09
GREEK HELD AS MINE
- OWNERS MDNAPPER
10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wsu

Steamboat Springs, colo, oct S.
James KarOugoure, "a Greek, charged
with being one Of two men who kid
mapped r. NJ. PERI, manager of the
Moffat mine is under arrest at oak
Creek, according TO a report re-
ceived here tonight, and has been
Identified as one of those involved.
The body of another Greek. shot by
Perry while effecting his escape from
the men who were holding him for
$4,000 ransom, has been identified
as George Kastaegranes. Four other
Greeks, including Sam Dmas and
William Demolias, have been re-
leased.
The coroncrs inquiry has not been
completed ana officials are engaged
I'm further investigator Of the fact
that the body of the dead Greek con-
tanned two bullet wounds. while
Perry claims to have fired but one
shot Officers said they were dis
posed TO believe that the shot fired
by Perry was not fatal and that he
was killed later by shot through the
head
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09

Of the navy department at Washing
ton. II was explained that every
thing learned by government sta
tons must first be transmitted 10 the
navy department before made pub
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09

and especially when You have fuheQ
and weight in the stomach after eating
the disease may be warded off and
avoided Chamberlain Tablets not opy
aid digestion, but strengthen aud invig
crate the stomach.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-10-09
Adds to the
Joy of Living

It isn't alone the dcliciously
sweet nut-lke taste of Grape
Nnfs that has made the food
famous, though taste makes first
appeal, and goes a long way.
But with the zestful flavor
there is in Gratc-Nms the en-
tire nutrimcnt OF finest wheat
and barley. And this includes
the rich mineral elements Of the
grain, necessary for vigorous
hcaith-the greatest joy OF life.
Every table should have its
daily ration Of