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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
JURORS WINK AT LAWYER CAUSES
 PLANT IN COURT
Attorney Gray Protests Same Peer Made Side Re
 marks to Fellows.

Charging that a, certain juror was making side remarks during the ar guments, Attorney Joseph A. Gray of / Norwalk yesterday afternoon threatened to ask the court for new trial in the action brought by Eliza beth Mills of Norwalk against Attor- neys Leo Davis and L. $. Beers of NorwaIk.
 While Attorney Gray was making his argument he said
 ''I have been practicing 35 years 9
 At this point one juror is said to have whispered to another, :Except for the 10 or 12 years you were dis barred.''
 Attorney Gray heard the remark and called the attention of Judge Booth. The court took no action, how ever. Later, Attorney Gray was in -dignant because juror winHed sew eraI times at Attorney Davis and smiled when Attorney Gray was ar ,guing.
 The jury remained out only four minutes before bringing in a verdict for Attorneys Davis & Beers. Mrs. Mills charged that they conspired to defraud her in real estate deal. At -torney Davis claimed the action was Drought by Attorney Gray for person. al motives.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
COL. DODD'S CAVALRY
 NEAR VILLAS FORCES


 E1 Paso, April Advance guards of the American expedition hunting ViIla. are operating today near Satevo, and news that ACoI. Dodd's cavalry has again come in contact with the Villa force is expected. The region between Satevo and Parral where Villa is reported to be heading is in tested with numerous bands of Villa llDrfgands.
 American refugees from the-Beni- to Juarez district say that if Via ef1 ouId succeed in uniting these bands he would have a, force of at least 1, 900 men and would be in position to give the advance American troops hard battle before endorsements arriv- ed
 The latest official information from the front showed that American cav airy had penetrated south of San An s4onio, Chihua,hua, and was still nov ling southward hard on the trail of lthe bandits It is believed that more frequent reports will now be obtained from Col. Dodd inaSmuch as it is now Ipossfbie for him tb relay his mess ages by courier to Chihuahua City and thence by Mexican telegraph lines to sEd Paso for re-transmission to Maor-Genera1 Funston at San Am @onio.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
.U.M.C. 60. GET BOAT TO GUARD
 POWDER SHIPS
Uniformed Guards Will Man the Lister, to Protect
 Explosive Cargoes

To prevent collision or danger to powder crews of the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.,, the corporation has chartered the two-masted auxiliary sloop Lister ky the local munition wofks.
 The 'Fister' arrived inN this port yesterday and will hereafter act as guard to any boats bearing high ex- p1osives that enter port. She will serve as an additional pilot to prevent the boats becoming grounded, and when they are at anchor or discharg- ing cargoes she will patrol the har- bor side of the vessel.
 Heretofore guards have been p1ac- ed upon the powder vessels armed with shotguns to warn off approach ing vessels It is reported at local shipping offices that another vessel steamed to the side of a powdeS light CT recently and made fast before the proximity to high explosives fbecane e known.
 As the new boat will be manned by a crew of uniformed guards and have expert pilots aboard, any at tempt to approach the powder boats by small or large craft will be made impossible and all danger from fun ne1 sparks eliminated.
 During the coming summer large quantities of highly inf1amma'b1e. and explosive cargoes are expected to ar rive by water and the U. M. c. Go. is making every effort to afford protec- ton needed in localities where danger is imminent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
IPL NUMBERS TORCH. FIRES 3 HOUSES
 $25,OOO DAMAGE

Hartford, April IA plumbers torch did it's work so well on Baltimore street today that only the foundations of the three tenement frame dwellings under construction for Bernard F.. Lowe at Nos. 21-25, the charred tim Ibers of the three family house at Nos. 17-19 1-2, owned by Fred L. Evarts and the north side of the three tenement house at Nos. 25-27, owned by, William Farrell were left standing. At one time it was feared that that section of the city was doomed.
 The total loss Is estimated at $25, 900, nearly all of which is/ covered by in eurance. Among those who suffered damages, roughly estimated, were: w. IA Clinton, No. IT, $2,o0o. furniture; Frank L. Evarts, No. 19, g, 900, furni- ture; John Osland, No. 19 1-2, $1 .00O Furniture: Frank L. Evarts, Mo- 10, 84, 600, house: B. F. Lowe, Nos. 21-25, S5,0O0. dwelling; Carleton H. Lord, No RS, $1, 300, furniture; Mrs Mary E. Burns, $2,soo. furniture: William c. Farrell. No. 27 1-2, $1,s0O. furniture: William c. Farrell, $4, GOO, dwelling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
DeMartinO's
 Widow Will
 Push Claim.

Angeline DeMartino has filed notice of her appeal to the supreme courht fv~-,1 the recent decision of Judge Ga ger, who decided that Mrs. DeMarti- nos suit against Carl F. Siemon was outIawed by the statute of limitations Attorney John e. Chamberlain, tn his motion of appeal, says Judge -Gageri erred in sustaining the demurrer by1| Siemon's counsel. Siemon is presidenbi of the Siemon Hard Rubber Corp.
 In the demurrer 1t was naaintainedl that Mrs. DeNartino had not filed thel suit within one year of the accidents as required by law. Counsel for AIrs.i DeMartino maintained thate sheI couldn't t bring the Suit Within tho timsl limit because Siemon concealed the fact that his car struck and killed. John DeMartino.
 The fatality occurred in this city October 29, 1910. After DeMartino had been struck the automobile sped away away. and it was not until severaI} years later that Siemon's ownership o4 the car was revealed, in a sensational manner. Mrs. DeNIartino brought suig for $6, 900 damages
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
RESTRICTIONS ON. FREIGHT WILL BE
 RAISED TONIGHT
Relief for New England Shippers Is Promised Un-
 der New Announcement

The embargo on freight shipments into New England will be raised to some extent by the New Haven road at midnight. An entire clearance has been declared upon shipments on the various lines throughout New Eng land, providing these shipments do not originate from points beyond New England.
 This modification is what is known in railroad circles as Embargo 1872 is expected to be a boon to Bridgeport for it releases hundreds of cars now held at Boston, Harlem river terminal and points on the Central New Eng land, Boston 6 Maine; Boston & Al bany, Maine Central, Rutland, Grand Trunk, Canadian Pacific and Interco- lonial/ railroads.
 The release of certain articles of important freight incoming to New England via Maybroolz, State Line and Harlem River terminals from outside states is even more important to builders and factories for it releases shipments of coke and charcoal, iron and steel articles as follows: Angles and rivets, band bars, billets, bloom, ingots, hoop, plate, rods, sheet, slab, structural and wire. Salt and milk bottles also are released
 Particular note is made in the em- bargo that while shipments of every class may now be freely made over the various railroad lines serving New England with the exception of the spe- cific classes of goods enumerated this embargo does not release other goods 70 or from points beyond New Eng land, such as Canada, New York, Pennsylvania and elsewhere through out the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
WOMAN FALSE
 ALARM FIEND
 CALLS BREMEN
Futile Runs of Fire Appara- tus Caused By Mentally
 Morbid Person.

Fire Chief Daniel E. Johnson and two members of the detective bureau are working on a clue that may lead to the capture of an unknown woman who is believed to have taken delight in sending in false& alarms of fire dur ing last week.
 \ Chemical Engine No. 2 responded to a telephone call to 1900 Laurel ave- nue. at 11:20 this morning. The fire men upon arriving learned that there was no fire in the neighborhood and they were further surprised a moment or two later to hear the siren of the automobile patrol wagon as the ma chine came hurrying along Laurel avenue in response to call for the police, who were informed that there had been a murder in the neighbor- hood.
 Both calls were made by telephone from a nearby store. The voice of a woman was heard on the other end of the wire on each occasion. There was no call for the emergency hospital ann bu1ance. It is believed to be the work of some demented woman in the neighborhood.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
WARRENITE, THE ADMINISTRATION PET, HEADS LIST Mayor Rearranges Layout of Questions on Which
 People May Vote. HOLDS TAX THREAT OVER VOTERS HEADS "Boost the Debt or I'll Boost
 Your Taxes,'' Says
 Mayor Wilson.

Warrenite Bonds" will head the list of questions at the special election that will be held here Saturday, April IS, when the voters will be asked to sink the city in debt for $2,275, ,0OO. This is the largest debt ever propos- ed to be contracted for at one time in the history of the city.
 In the original plan for the vote as made by Mayor Wilson. it was ar ranged that the school bonds should be first on the machines, the sewer bonds next and then the Warrenite bonds. Mayor Wilson today would not comment on the reason for chang ing the order of arrangement If any of the bonds fail to pass, the mayor threatens the board of appor- ed to levy a special tax. Mayor Will son made this plain in his speech at the Twelfth District Republican club dinner last night.
 The order and phraseo1ogy in which the questions will appear on the naa- chimes follow:
 1. Shall Pavement Bonds be issued to the amount of $5OO,0OO under resolution of the Common Council adopted February 7th, 19162
 2. Shall School Bonds be ds- sued to the amount of $3O0,0OO under resolution of the Common
 
 1916?
 3. Shall Sewer Bonds be issued to the amount of s50O.OOO under resolution of the Common Coun- Gil, adopted February ', 1916?
 4. Shall Bridge Bonds (for ap- proaches) be issued to the amount of $250,000 under resolution of the Common Council adopted Feb ruary 7th, 1916?
 B. Shall Police and Fire De- pertinent Bonds be issued to the amount of $125, ,oO0 under reso1u- z--- dten-ss<sf stI1ee-@Gonrn on Council adopted February 7th. 1916?
 G. Shall Public Clinic Bonds be issued to the amount of $75,00O under resolution of the Common Council adopted February 7th, 1916?-
 '. Shall Park Bonds be issued to the amount of $275O0 under restitution of Common, Council adopted February 7th, 1916?
 8. Shall street Extension Bonds be issued to the amount of $25O,0O0 under resolution of the Common Council adopted Feb ruary 7th, 1916?
 No action will be taken on Alder man Harrigan's resolution to use the sch ooIh ousesN for polling places and thereby save the cost of hiring polling places. Instead most of the polling places will be in the various district Republican club. Each Republican district chairman will be asked to designate where he wants the polling booths placed Besides the workers at the polls a pumber Aof dernonstra- tors of voting machines and watch CTS at the polling places will be enn- ployed. It is estimated the special election will cost about $3,O00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
PERCY RYAN IS
 FOUND DEAD IN
 LONG HILL HOME
Became Prominent For Ac- tivities Against Illegal
 Selling of Whiskey.

Percy Ryan, aged 4s, life Iont resident of Long Hill and widely known in North Bridgeport, was found dead in bed early today at the home of his stepfather, John. Wrinkle, Chestnut Hill road. Ryan was pie turesque in dress and in character. At one time he gained considerable pub licity through his efforts against whiskey peddlers and illicit liquor sell lers who were operating in the vicin- ity of the old North Bridgeport rail-- road station. As a, private detective Ryan gathered evidence and caused the arrest and conviction of a number of those persons.
 Because of his fondness for horses it was reported that at one time he had been a cowboy in Montana but his relatives say he had always been employed in the vicinity of Long Hil or North Bridgeport. At the time oG
 CContlnued on PaEa n
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
Assaulted His Wife Because She Cooked
 Cabbage For Supper

Angry because hls wife cooked cab bage for supper, Charles D. Sherwood of Stamford assaulted her, according to the testimony of Ida M. Sherwood before Judge Webb in the superior court this afternoon. She said Sher- wood tore her dress off when she started one night to attend a party. The Sherwoods were married in 1909 The court granted the decree.
 Judge Webb also granted a divorce to Clara H. Ryan of Stamford, who sued John A. Ryan of parts unknown. A witness testified that he saw Ryan and a woman register at the Hotel As tor in this city. The Ryans were mar ried in 1913.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
.CRAPHOPHONE co.
 TO BE HOST AT
 HOUSE WARMING
Fire Department of Com pany Arranges for Recep-
 tion In Big New Factory

The American Graphophone com pany has arranged to give compIf- mentary dance to it's employees tomor- row evening, in the nature of a house warming for the magnificent new six story building at Railroad and How ard avenues.
 It will be held on the third floor of the building, which is 560 feet long, not yet divided by partitions, making an ideal room for the large crowd which will undoubtedly attend
 The Graphophone company fire de- partment has charge of +ro arrange nnents which Is assurance that all de- tails will be well looked after Ad- mission is by ticket and will be con- fined to employees and their wives or Sweethearts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
REICHSTAG ADOPTS U-BQAT RESOLUTION
MERCHANT VESSELS OF ALLIES ARE TORPEDOED BY CERMANY'S
 U-BOATS IN COAST BLOCKADE

that the Peninsu1ar & Oriental Line steamer Sirnla has been sunk in the Mediterranean. It is suggested that this may be the transport reported sunk in an earlier desparch to the Mail.
  The Sim1a was built at Greenock in 1894 and was 5,8S4 gross tons, with length of 430 feet, and 49 feet beam. The last mention of her in the ship ping records is dated November 23 1915, and it is presumed that she has latterly been employed in the govern ment service.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
AUTO REPAIRERS
 TO DEMAND 8
 HOURS MONDAY
Minimum Wage Also Asked By Men Who Work Tn
 Garages of Bridgeport

If drafts of the demands are com p1eted tomorrow, employers of auto mobile repairers and helpers will re- ceiVe Monday notices that the eight hour day and a minimum wage are de- sired.
 Half a hundred auto workers gath cred last evening in Machinists' hall on Cannon street and it was unanirn ously voted to seek improved conditions A score of those who were unable to at- tend. ratified the action of the meet ing.
 A smoker will be held Tuesday even ing by the garage employees. who have affiliated with the International Asso- citation of Mac1linists, Local No. 30-
 Canvassing the contract shops will be begun next week by the Machinists committee Answers are expected from the manufacturers who have been ask. ed to sign an agreement with their workmen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07

London, April 7.-Lloyd's announces that the French sailing vessel St. Hu- bert has been torpedoed and may be- come a dere1ict. Her crew was res cued.
 Twenty French fishermen. reached land today after spending several hours. in a small boat. Their vessel, the Jeanette, was sunk.
 The British steamship lSimla, of 5,SS4 tons gross, has been sunk. Eleven members of the Asiatic crew were drowned. The rest were saved.
 The Daily Mail publishes a report
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
FREIGHT HANDLER HURT.

Unloading a carload of freight at the Naugatuck dock at 2:3O this morning, Patrick w. McGovern, living at the Grand hotel in Bank street. fell between a freight car and a wagon that, was being backed up to the freight. He suffered contusions and a laceration of the scalp and injuries to the right shoulder and left leg. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in the emergency hospital ambulance, not seriously injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
.HENDEY PLANT
 CLOSES GATES INDEFINITELY

Torrington. April 7.-The Hendey Machine Go. announced this noon that the factory had been closed indefinite ly. A statement was promised later in the day.
 About 75O employees are on strike at the plant. It, is reported that 200 foundry workers yesterday joined the 500 who quit work originally.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
Mayor In Role of
 Guardian For Swains

Mayor Wilson, acting as guardian, gave his consent today to the marriage NOf Mary Murray, aged 19, to James Cole, 21. Both live at 135 High street The mother of the prospective bride is dead and the whereabouts of the father unknown. Walter Whitaker 24, and Sadie Caldwell, 21, both of 652 Central avenue procured a marriage license today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
CLEMENS HURT IN FALL.

John Clemens, foreman at the Blue Ribbon garage fell yesterday and suf- fered a compound fracture of his right elbow and Iaceration of his scalp. pr. A. w. LaFTeId made an X-ray pie. ture of the injury today. The arm is in a plaster cast and it will be seven weeks before Clemens recovers it's use.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
CABINET OFFICERS HOPE
 TO AVOID BREAK WITH
 GERMANY OVER "SUBSH
Situation Causes Pessimism W hi1e Administration Awaits DisavowaI From. Berlin If German Subma- rine Attacked Liner.
Gerard Confers With Dr.. Zimmerman, But No Fur ther News is Sent to Cap-. ita1- Berlin Ready to Meet U. S. If At Fault.

Washington, April 7-Presi4 dent Wilson and cabinet con- sidered the submarine situationF again today without deciding on any action at this time. ItL was understood the situationl still waits on Germany'sI answer to inquiries on the rel cent destruction of the Sussex and other vessels.
 Members of thee abinet were not in-i cIined to take an optimistic view Od the situation but were hopeful thad events in the next few days would pre-, vent a break with Germany, either byl proof that she was not guilty of the Sussex attack or by reparation or e1z- planation that would be satisfa ctory.
 The state departmHnt lad not re- ceived today any inquiry from Ger many for more information in the case, reported in news despatches to have been forwarded from Berlin. There was reason to believe the United States will not further reveal infor- nation it holds until the German gov ernment has admitted or denied re- sponsibility in the Sussex case.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
THE WEATHER

Connecticut:-Fa and somewhat colder tonight, Saturday increasing cloudiness, probably followed by snow Ha2e Saturday afternoon or night, fresh northwest winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
HARBoR HAPPENINGS.

The L. B. Shaw brought in steel and other supplies today for the Rem tngton Arms from Hoboken, N. J.
 The steam canaler Rancocas enter ed with plaster for Wheeler 6 Howes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07

No one was aboard, but the dirigib1e was fully inflated and naval officers said there was nothing to prevent it's remaining a1oft for many hours.
 The wind was \ blowing from the southeast when the dirigible slipped it's moorings, shot quickly to the up- per currents and was swept away to- ward the west A later shift in air currents made naval officers fear the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
ILLISTA LOSE TEN IN BA'TTL.E
Carranza Troops Reported In Another Clash With Bandits Who Suffer Many Casualties. De Facto Government Con centrating Forces Near Chihuahua City--Pershing Pushes Chase.

Washington, April 7-Another engagement between Carranza troops and Villa bandits took place April 4 at Gianeguilla-
 Ten of the bandits were kill ed. This information was fe- eeived at the war department today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07

to sea.
 The airship is said to be worth be- tween $5O,O0O and $60.O0O. It was received here only a few days ago. How it happened to break away has not been determined
 Preparations were made to pursue the escaped craft with aeroplanes as soon as weather conditions permit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
D. S. DIRIGlBLE BREAKS.
 MOORlNGS; LOST IN SKY;
 AEROS TAKE UP SEARCH

Pensacola, Fla, April 7 The dirigibe airship 
 connection with aerial and water by the from it's high wind early to- day. and rising rapidly lost to view Telephone and points to the westward residents to be the lookout for the big craft
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-07
Gerard Sees Zimmerman.

Berlin, April 7-James W. Gerard, the 1Tuited States ambassador, held a conversation with -Dr. Zimmerman, under secretary for foreign affairs. regarding the submarine situation. It is understood that the foreign ofica had no information to convey to the ambassador regarding the Sussex and the other steamships in which the United States government has mani fested an interest," but that there was an intimation that Germany is un- doubtedly ready as indicated in pr, zimmerman's statement of April 3, to The Associated Press, to meet the United States more than half way if it should develop that the Sussex was torpedoed erroneously.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
Friday, Sept. 1

SAN FRANCISCO
 Saturday, Sept. 2 Sales. Bid. Asked 28500 United Westerns .07 s .08
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
TRYING TO PUfr.ONE OYERn

c. P. Overmier, cashier for the Ari- zona Engineering company left Friday evening on his vacation. He inform ed the boys at the office that be was going to Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon but it is not known which way he did go as he left in the night in his Dodge roadster. Later develop ments, however, lead his friends to believe that he will return with bride as a certain young lady left Saturday, saying she was going on a visit to Prescott. It is surmised that they will meet somewhere on the road but whether it will be in California or at some point to the eastward is a ques- ton.
Mohave County miner., 1916-09-09
IN MEMORIAM

With the passing on to the higher life of Charles W. Beatty at Kingman, Ariz., on June p, the Santa Fe rail road company lost a faithful and ef- ficient emplOye, the people of Needles and the state of California an exem- plary citizen, the Roman Catholic church loyal and devoted son and his wife loving husband.
 To know Mir. Beatty was to admire and respect him, and those who knew him best loved him most. For over 20 years he was a trusted and respect ed employe of the Santa Fe, which ser vice he entered at Guthrie, Okla, in 1896. And during the passing years he gathered around him friends of whom any man had the right to be proud, and they, in turn, were proud to count him friend.
 In 1912 he was transferred to Needles, where he lived until called unto his fathers. There are few in Needles that did not know Charles w. Beatty, and all who knew him will re- member him for his genial person ality. He was storekeeper for the Santa Fe, and in that capacity came in contact with almost every man in the employ of that company, and could count every one his friend. He was taken i'll in February of this year and fingered until June p. The remains were taken to Los Angeles, where in- terment took place in the Catholic cemetery. The sympathy of the many friends of MT. Beatty has gone out to the bereaved widow, and sincere is the prayers that God will guide and guard her foreevr. R. D.