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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

take a position at the Remington Arms & Ammunition Co.,, James E. Doyle, of 28 East 18th street, New
 York city, died this morning in the Bridgeport hospS<l MT. Doyle was ill only one week. He lived with his mother, sister and brother in New
 York and when he came to this city it was the first time that he had left his home to work out of town. He was 31 years of age and was not mar ried. The body was sent to the home
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

monia. MT. Moran was born in this city. He was 8 member of Court Pequonnock, F. of A., Surviving him are five sisters, Mrs. Thomas Colgan. Mrs. George Wetstein, Mrs. Eva Hawkes., and the Misses Nellie and Stella Moran, also two brothers, John and James, all of this city
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

rnonia Mrs. McAlimden was 55 years old. She is survived by her husband The body was taken this morning to her home in Guilford where the funeral and burial will be held.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

The Superior Thread & Yarn Go. increased it's capital from $1,200,00& to !$1,7OO,0O0. @ Marion R. Wilson of Binghamtonf '. Y., was elected captain of the Princeton football team for next xAe>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15
WRIGHT BROTHERS ON
 TRIAL LATE TODAY

Joseph G. Wright and Nathaniel Wright, charged with the theft of goods valued at $10,000 from the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,. were in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

some time ago anG nS.1 returned to this city about three months ago. She was a member of Washington Park M. E. church. Her husband and six children survive her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15
OBITUARY
MARY MCRoSsoN.

Mary, wife of William McCrosson, died at her home, S55 Kossuth street, this morning, following a short ill., ness. Mrs. McCrosson was born in Scotland 63 years ago. She went Sack tc 3<sit her home in Scotland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15
THOMAS F. MORAN

Thomas F., son of the late John and Mary A. Moran, died at his home 1OS7 Kossuth street this morning fol- lowing a short illness with pneu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15
MRS. MARY M,AIIMDEN.

Mrs. Mary McA1imden of Guilford died this morning at 2724 Main street, this city, where she was visiting, fol- lowing a brief illness with pneu-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

of his mother this morning by Mich- ael J. Cannon and the funeral and burial will be held there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15
JAMES E. DOYLE.

Stricken with pneumonia on the day that he arrived in this city to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-15

the criminal superior court this after- noon waiting for their cases to be called. It was not expected that the matter would be reached until late this afternoon.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
COLLECTING DATA ON LIFE
OF THE LATE GEN. SHAT TER

The authorized biography Of the late
Mai. Gen. William Rufus Shafter, who
commanded the forces which captured
Santiago. Is being prepared by Charles
A. Weissert, member of the house OF
representatives in the Michigan legis-
lature and author Of several mono
graphs on the history Of his native
state. Sha fter was a genuine product OF
pioneer life in the Michigan wilderness
The log cabin in which he was horn IS
still standing in Kalamazoo county. lie
grew to manhood in the semi-frontier
life OF a community IN which he was
the champion marksman and wrestler
Fnlisting as second lieutenant in vol
unteer infantry regiment, he served
through the civil war with such dis
tinction that he came out Of the serv-
ice wearing the shoulder straps of a
briEadier general
Military life had been so attractive
for Shafter that he entered the regular
army where promotions came in rapid
succession His successful campaigns
against the indians in the Pecos and
Rio Grande valleys made him known
throughout the country during the con-
quest Of the southwest several decades
ago. on the frontier, Shafter was
known as "PeCOs Bill" He was selected
to lead the United States expeditionary
force to Cuba.
Included with the biography will be
Gen. Skaters letters and papers of i'm
portance He was widely known and
his biogra pher. whose address is Hast
ings, Mich, win welcome any informa-
ton. data and letters from the gem
erals acquaintance, or any anecdotes
concerning his personality from those
who served under him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
LADY, BLINDED
But CONSCIOUS
Said She Would Turn Blind and Fall
When Nervous Spells Came on,
Yet Remained Conscious.

Odessa, Fla-"About . years ago"
writes Mrs. J. D. Powell, of this place.
Il took several bottles of Cardui as a
tonic, for I was run down in health.
In fact I could hardly do anything at
ALL could only drag around and
couldn't do my work. Life was miser-
able to me and I knew I must have
some relief as I was so very weak.
would suffer with aching pains in my
right side, back and shoulders. 1
would have such terrible nervous
spells, which would come on me, and
I'd fall down wherever I was stand
ing I would turn blind. as though I
had tainted yet kept my consciousness.
My friends would rub me. E, cireula-
tion was extremely poor, and the arms,
hands and limbs would be cold.
My friends. D.. recommended that l
try Cardui. 90. I began using it and
soon both saw and felt a great i'm
provement. - My appetite became
good. ] ate so my husband teased me
about it, 7 could rest well at night.
and got so ! could do all my homework
in short time. GO. I praise Cardul
to all my friends"
If you suffer from any form Of wom-
anly weakness or irregularity. try
Cardui, the woman's tonic For sale
by all Observation-Disclosures
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
Bachelors Defence League
Meets To Prepare For Leap
Year; "Peace at Any Price"

The Bachelor club neld its second
spread of the season at Hotel Sheldon,
Thursday evening, when dutch
lunch" was served. Bleeding hearts
and forgetmenots were the chief dec
OratiOns.
W. c Porterfield. bachelorinchief.
was brought to trial and a pair Of
perfumed pink BAHAMAS offered in evil
dence. He established the fact that
the sleeping garments were his own
and the judgment was that he wear
them. Charles A. Brann was placed
/ under arrest by a policeman and a
search Of his pockets brought forth
two marriage licenses. one was to
Miss Anti a. Peach" and the other
Miss Trixy Persimmons." The de-
PENDANT was found guilty but, having
been punished enough, was freed.
Clay pipes were at all the places and
were lighted from small. wedding cake
candles. After the conclusion Of the
lunch, brief business session was held
at which il was decided to hold the
next dinner in honor of near married
or married friends, each member Of the
club having the privilege to bring one
or more guests. Following this affair
the Bachelors will hOlu a dansant
Those present were; W. c. Porter
field, bachelorinchief; c. G. Shoemaker
secretary; Smith Witham, stocking
holder; a. ". NOrcOp, incenser; Paul D.
Thomas, chairman of the leap year de-
fence; Charles a. Brann. chestnut
cracker; Henry B. Stone. professor of
smokes; A. J. McQuillan, heart surgeon;
Frank \. Lotus, prosecuting attOr-
ney"; Breedlove Smith. chief justice Of
the court Of dates; John II. Regain,
perfect lady; Hope Smith. sergeant
too free of arms; Page Kemp, investi-
gator of alibis: Edmund Behr, poet and
sob sister; W. S. Berkshire. colonel
Of the clothesline; Sterling Black
shear. chairman of indoor yachting
comr7i+|ee: Hugh Thomson. recorder
of pledges matrimonial, not prohibit
tion).
\. ". Norcop. Page Kemp and John
Regain were named as a committee on
wedding presents and H. 3. Stone,
Sterling Blackshear. Hugh Thomson
and John Re- as committee in
charge of the next wedding.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
TINES IS SUED
ON FRAUD CHARGE
K. B. Creel Sets Up That
Circulation Contest
Was Dishonest.

Alleging that 1t was not until Janu-
arv of the present year that he learned
that the subscription contest conducted
nv the Eel Paso Times during the latter
mart Of 1919 was a fraud. X. Is. Creel
has filed suit in the 65th district court
for $4,000 damages the value OF the
prize which he declares he righuully
won. ,-,.
In his petition Mr.. Creel states that
the contest was conducted curing NO
vember and December 1913, and that IL
was advertised that no IaVorlIislh
would be shown.
Entered in Good Faith.
on the strength of the advertisements
concerning the contest, he entered Inc
contest. he alleges, and turned III
greater amount of money i'm bone flde
subscriptions than any other contest
ant. ,e---,.... =
violation of its promises and represen-
tations. at or near the close of the con-
test. accepted large sums OF money
from other contestants and parties act
ing for them, giving to other contest
ants votes in proportion TO the amount
paid to defendant and fraudulently de-
prived plaintiff of obtaining the bum
galow.
The contest was held during the
months of November and December put
the plaintiff Just discovered III Jallu-
arv. 1916. that the defendant had ac-
copied votes and subscriptions in the
contest which were not the result OF
bona fide subscriptions.
Contest "AuctIOned Off"
plaintiff says that he had always
thought until January, 1915, that SAID
contest had been conducted fairly and
honestly and that all contestants turned
in bona fide subscriptions. but that dur
ing the month Of January 1915 When
the trial Of ". r. stevens ct al VS.
FL Paso Morning Times was tried IN the
65rh district court. he then for the first
time learned that Mrs. +. II. Allen and
husband had an agreement whereby
they, during the last hours Of the con-
test, would be given signal by the
manager OF said contest and that on re-
ceiving said signal. said Aliens were TO
turn over a large check, which this
plaintiff now states was 5000, and that
subscriptions TO said paper would be
sent TO persons designated by said Al
len, and plaintiff further alleges that
it was agreed between said Allen and
the manager OF said published contest,
that in case said sum of 5000 was in
sufficient to entitle said Allen to first
prize. the said check would be returned
to him, all of which was 4 fraud on
the rights OF this plaintiff"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
TROOPS AT FORT MANEUVER
FOR MOVING PICTURE CAMERA

Troops of the Eighth infantry bri-
gade and tha Eighth cavalry poiuci-
pated in maneuvsrs at Fort Bliss III
day morning before a moving picture
camera. The n.a1euyers were arranged
by Con. John J. Pcrshing ana lhc'uoeo
a HUmter of fancy drills battalion and
contrary drills artillery action and
cavalry charges. 49,,
artillery will leave FL Paso spr udfA
%. for San Francisco where tasy VIII
Islands to ioin the Second field artil-
The officers to go to the Islands aIe;
lieut. T. J. smith, Lieut. A. G. Nc
Bride and Lieut.. J. p. Mor. OILlcels
to come from the Philippines to take
the vacant commands in the Fourth
artillery.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
MONEY PAID FOR
CANS REFUNDED
Every Purchaser Who Has
Bought Under False I'm
preston Can Recover.

IL PasOans who bought garbage cans
from a solicitor who gave the impress
sion TO householders that he was a city
Inspector can get their money back if
they make a demand for it. An attor-
ney on Montana street. whose wife
bought one Of the cans, telephoned the
company that he would give it half
q day TO return the price Of the can or
stand prosecution, and the price was
returned
The plan of the solicitor was to call
az "a house, ring the bell and announce;
81 am an inspector Of garbage: want
to look at your garbage cans.
He would then be directed to the rear
OF the house. where. in a few minutes
ne would apply at the back door for
the lady, Of the house
% am afraid I am going TO have
TO request you TO buy another can,
he would say provided there were one
or two cans in the yard. il there were
no cans, he would suggest that she
buy two. He would then take from his
pocket "A copy of the new ordinance
regarding garbage and would read II.
You will see that you are required
10 keep cans and papers and garbage
in separate cans he would say. ~ GU
need another garbage can. can
recommend a can that is made accord
ing to city specifications There mas
been such demand for cans that they
are an sold out by every firm in the
city but I will be glad TO take your
order for delivery as soon as they are
made"
Usually the housewife bought can
One who refused, went downtown yes
terday and found that the can supply
had not been exhausted by any means;
that one local firm had carload on
hand
Just how many cans the young man
posing as a garbage inspector sold
is not known. but it is stated that in
agmuch as they were purchased under
false impressions, every purchaser can
recover the money IL he or she insists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
HEARTS TREATED FREE
BY DIR. Franklin Miles the Great Specialist
Who Sends $3.50 Trial Treat
ment, Free

To prove the remarkable effects Of his
new Special Personal Treatment for heart
disease short breath, pain in side shoulder
or arm, oppression, irregular pulse. palpi1
tatlon. smothering, putting Of ankles or
dropsy. many are complicated with nerve.
stomach, bowel and rheumatic symptoms
Dr. Miles will send TO afflicted persons a
$3.50 Free Treatment Bad cases usually
soon relieved. Many report cured after phy-
sicians failed
These treatments are the result OF 20
years extensive research and remarlza ble
success in treating various ailments Of the
heart, nerves and stomach, which often
cOmplicate each case.
Send for Remarkable Testimonials
So satisfactory are the results that he
wishes every sick person to test this famous
treatment at his expense. Afflicted persons
should avail themselves OF this liberal offer
rs they may never again have such an on
pOrtunity. Delays are dangerous No death
comes more suddenly that that from heart
disease.
Send at once for his new Book and Free
Trial Treatment Describe your disease
Address DR.. Franklin Miles Dent HF 11OI
to I'LL Main St, Elkhart Ind-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
FOURTH VICTIM.
Of AUTO WRECK
George Crichett, Ell Paso
Printer, Dies at Deming;
Lived at Ysleta.

Deming. n. NJ. Feb. A fourth name
was added to the list Of fatalities re-
sulting from the crossing tragedy which
occurred here last Thursday when
George Crichett, died at the local hos
pital of internal injuries received when
a Santa Fe switch engine struck the
automobile Crichftt was driving ana
demolished it, killing the three daugh-
tiers of editor Z. r. Vallandigham, Sc
riously injuring editor Nallandigham
and fatally injuring Crichett.
1t was believed that Crichett, who
was a linotype operator in the print
ing plant Of the Deming Headlight
would recover from his injuries but
internal hemorrhages developed and
his death followed. Before coming
here Crichett worked on the Silver city
Enterprise and was also employed in
various printing shops in FL Paso.
George Crichett was a brother OF
Cecil Crichett. the county motor po-
liceman on the Ysleta road, who lives
at YsIeta With his wife he has gone
TO Deming to attend the funeral or
his brother George Crichett lived IN
Ysleta before coming to FL Paso and
his father, G. c. Crichett, lived at
Ysleta with his sons. He is now teach
ing school in Arkansas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
SHELTER EQUIPS PLAYGROUND
FOR SHELTER SCHOOL HOUSE

trict will have a playground next week
because OF the thOughtfulness of the
FL Paso smelter. The playground
equipment was purchased by the smelt-
ing company under the supervision OF
+ s. Campton. safety first super
visor for the smelter.
The playground apparatus viii be
set up at the old smelter school until
the new one is completed, when it will
be moved to the new school grounds.
It is expected to have this new SIS
600 smelter school completed within
a month and il will then be occupied
by the smelter school, which is a part
Of the county scnGol organization. The
site for the school was donated to the
county by Crawford & Stewart.
In no state in the German empire, EXCEPT
Bavaria, are Jews allowed to obtain com
mission in the army.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
SEVEN LETTERS IN NAME
GETS MEXICAN HIS LIBERTY,

The failure OF properly spelling the
name Of the complaining witness in the
case OF Amilio Narela- charged win
assault to murder, resulted I'm an in
structed verdict for not guilty IN the
3Ith district court Thursday afternoon.
Lazaro Aveita is the real name OF the
prosecVting witness, but in the lndict-
ment tn name was given as 'bazar0
Aneitia." When Avieta took the stand
and told W IT. Fryer, the court re
porter. his name, the defendants attor-
ney. Seymour ThurmOnd, asked the
court for an instructed verdict, which
was given, and the jury brought in a
verdict of not guilty"
The alleged assault is said to have
occurred on October 10, when Aveita
was slashed from ear to ear.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Viscountess Maidstone, known as the
American beauty of London, who before
her marriage, took an active part in
American social life as the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony J. Drexel, Of
Philadelphia, has tried in vain to bring
about a reconciliation between her father
and mother. It is expected that Mrs.
Drexel will receive her final decree IN
the near future.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
Overcoat stolen.
S. FOR TRIP TO DAM DURING
THE ADCLUB CONVENTION

Traffic manager a. W. Reeves, Of
the chamber Of commerce, is arrarging
for a special train for the excursion
to the Elephant Butte dam on We'd
nesday. February is. the last day Of
the convention of the Texas Adclubs.
The rate has been fixed at s., in
Guiding a Harvey house box lunch, with
a baggage car equipped for the serving
of hot and cold refreshments en- route.
The excursion is open to the publs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Warren 5. Stone, grand chief of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers,
announces that he is determined to
bend every effort TO avert the railroad
strike which now seems imminent.
Union officials declare that the rail
road workers throughout the country
have taken an almost unanimous stand,
not only for an eight hour working day,
but against mediation through the me
dunn Of federal arbitration body.
stone says that while there is no
chance of a compromise on the eight
hour day question, he believes he can
induce the road managers to accede to
the demands of the employees
About 100000 men would be involved
in the strike should it be called.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
Bull Is Worth $50, Jury
In Justice Shop Declares;
Boy, Page D. c. Booth!

Manuel Canales was awarded $50 as
a price for one bull and three cows
by a jury in justice J. j. Murphy's
court Thursday afternoon.
Canales sued George Holmes for
S160 as the value Of the cattle, which.
it is alleged. Holmes brought over
from Mexico and which Canales states
were his property.
The jury said tAe animals belonged
to him but thought half of $3.50 was
sufficient to cover damages.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
SWEETEN SOUR
ACID STOMACH
WITH MAGNESIA
Spoonful of Bisurated Magnesia in Cup
OF Hot Water Promptly stops Pain
Of Acid indigestion. Relief
=

II things you eat don't agree with
you and lie sour. gassy, biting, and
heavy in your stomach, you probably
have what physicians call hyper
acidity" Your stomach Is secreting too
much acid causing discomfort which is
commonly and mistakenly called indi-
gestion Avoid all artificial digestents
for these are apt to further weaken the
stomach and cause serious intestingt
trouble. Instead get from your druggist
a few ounces OF the pure Bisurated
Magnesia and take teaspoonful In a
quarter glass Of hot water after each
meal. Bisurated Magnesia can never
hurt your stomach and is the best pos
sible form of magnesia to take in the
stomach for sweetening or neutrahzins
the stomach acids which cause distress.
advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04
BURGLAR Hits 4 WQNAN. ESCAPES
Secures Jewelry From the
Blakey Home; Haul Mo
tor Bike in a Wagon.

Mrs. c. W. Blakey's home, at 10
East San Antonio street, was entered
by burglar Thursday night while Mrs.
Blakey was away from home. He Sc
cured $50 in money, pendant set with
diamonds and pearls, diamond ring
and n small hand purse containing
Sl.45 in change.
Mrs. H. L. Cross, W1ho rooms at the
Blakey home was knocked down by
the thief when she went to the door
to investigate. she was not seriously
injured. The burglar escaped after
striking Mrs. Cross.
OvercOat stolen.
l. Evans, who rooms at 312 Montana
street, had an Overcoat taken from his
room Thursday night.
Eugene ROnQuillO has been arrested
on a charge of theft under $50. He Is
alleged to have stolen hay from Eighth
and Stanton street, Thursday night.
motor bike was stolen from the
front porch Of AFthur MOrris's home,
at 100 North Florence street, Thurs
day night by a thief who did not know
how TO operate the pesl1y thing. Ar
thur knows this because a wagon was
heard to drive up in front Of his home,
the motorcycle was loaded into it and
thief, wagon and motorcycle drove off,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

TtaIfan noet Who is now fighting for his
country used to be known as Rome's Beau
BrummeI on one occasion he visited Egypt
for holiday he took l2O hech'ieS' 'e" SUN
shades and eight umbrellas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Nothing so de1fcious as Sulzberger's
Majestic Ham and Bacon, "Deliciously
Different" prepared in your favorite
way-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Like the sun we are dispensers Of
warmth and good cheer. r. c. Semple.
successor to Southwestern Fuel Co
Phone 531-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

st. Valentines Day. February 18th.
Select yours early FL PasO Book Co,
Mills Bldg. It's Handy."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Society girls prominent rehearg Mrs H. P Bel
scheduled
production money expected bring the box office
S to be deyOted to
of the who recently per
unacts OF
weeks will be the rubtabe Melinda who shocks
by Marie Der somewhat
coincidence drilling debuan the dances Miss
Few songs
in the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

You will find the good old fash
toned flavor in Sulzberger's Majestic
Hams and Bacon. 'Deliciously Differ
emit" Phone your dealer nOw.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets Druggists refund money if
IL fails to cure. +. W. GROVES sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Children invited to see our new stock
OF beautiful valentines. El Paso Book
Co, Mills Bldg " It's Handy."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Valentines. Fl PasO Book CO., Mills
Bldg. ITS Handy."-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-02-04

Correct that eye trouble, and enjoy
the comfort and pleasure Of perfect
eyesight. Tor satisfaction in eyeglass-
fitting see Geo. ID. Kendall. OptOmetrist
and Optician, EOS Mesa Ave.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-12-13
PAYING SIS TON FOR CABBAGE

Fifty five dollars a ton i bong qn"trd
~ cabbage BY local buyers. Six carloads
have gone forward since last Saturday with
two more expected 10 - today. The inst
POTATOES of the season were shipped yes
terdsy. They were produced by j. T..
Elf and handled by ". A. Ehff OF the
Scuihern Produce Company. Four cents q
mound xss offered on the local market.
The consignment consisted ~ thirty bush
els. Mr.. Eliff expects to forward 2 ear
load ncxt week.
The first carload 81 cabbage 81 the ~ea-
son wss loaded hast Saturday ~ the Roy
Campbell Company. This company haN
shipreJ = total of three carl NJ. and are
exneciiu9 to send out two moro today.
Tire mi,ei ear. of lettuce AMI beans have
sl.~ been shipped ~ this company i"r