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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
OLD BLACKSMITH
SHOP RUINED BY
NEWTOWN FIRE.

Newtown, March 1O-The carriage
and automobile repair shop of How
ard Bassett, near the Newtown rail-
road station, was burned to the
ground early today Three automo-
biles of customers. several wagons and
many tools and supplies were Destroy
ed.
The blaze was discovered at 3
o'clock, and when the hremen arrived
the rear of the building was burning
briskly. The fremen were unable to
prevent it's spread. A small barn ad-
joining, was saved. The loss is ap-
proxinateIy $4,000, which there
was $3,5 insurance, exclusive of
automobiles.
The cause of the blaze is unknown
but it seems likely to the Newtown
fremen that gasoline vapor, reached
the fire in a stove. caused the blaze.
The building was landmark. 1t
had been used for half a century
a blacksmith shop.
The building was owned by G. How
ard Bassett. One of the automobiles
belonged to D. c. Peck, of Newtown,
and another to DR.. G. T. Baldwin, of
Derby.
Nearby are located the Newtown
High school and St. Roses R. c.
church. but the wind kept the flames
away from these buildings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
HAlNES TO HEAR
FATE FROM JURY
NExT.WEDNESDAY

Verdict in the Jason S. Haines trial
for murder now beng heard before
Judge James H. Webb and a jury
in the criminal superior court is ex-
pected Wednesday afternoon.
With the conclusion of all evidence
at 1 o'clock today the court ordered
adjournment until Tuesday morning
at 10 O'Clock specifying that each
side should have a period of three
hours for closing argument.
Judge Webb also warned all partici-
pants in the trial that he would
charge the jury Wednesday morning
and that in consequence of the ad-
vance information jurymen should
make all arrangements accordingly.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
Bridgeport Youth
Wins High Honors At
Holy Cross College


John Allen, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Allen of rs Lenox avenue,
a freshman at Holy Cross college,
Worcester, Mass. was awarded four
testimonials for excellence in studies
at a recent reading of marks at the
college. Among the studies that Mr.
Allen exce11ed in were geometry,
French, history and Greek. Following
are the other Connecticut students
who obtained honors: Junior class,
one testimonial Joseph B. Harmon,
Waterbury; Robert H. Mahoney, Nor
wich; Timothy J. Daley, Waterbury;
sophomore class, two testimonials,
A1oysius J. O'Neil, Hartford; Francis
M. Skehan. Waterbury; Elmer J.
Tiernan, New Haven; one testimonial,
George C. Keefe, Waterbury; fresh
man class, one testimonial, Albert J.
Paul, Waterbury; Emmon J. Bowen,
New Haven, and Dominic A. ROMA,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
white House Statement rs Firm.

Wn1Ie House statement Is Firm.
The following statement issued at the White
House:
An adequate be sent at once in pursuit of
Villa with the single object of capturing him and putting
stop 20 his forsys
Ths can be done and will be done without the aid &c
the local authorities and with scrupuous respect for
sovereignty of that republic
slider the punitive expedition invasion of Mexico
will continue to deal with the Carranza government The
ton Mexico but has decided that the peace of both Mex
leo and the United States is mpered by the continued
activities of Francisco Villa.
The cabinet, which ettoday prior to the ordering of
troops the international ne unanimous in de-
Gliding that Villa must be caught.
More Troops to Go to Border
General Scott said today that the necessity of providing
stronger the border than while
American troops operating in Mexeos would using
troops there the punitive expedition They
ably will be ordered from other posts No plans
known for the of the national
said that the pursuit of Villa viii undertaken
comprehensive and organized plans will be laid his
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10

officials received the word of the
decision to go after Villa with troops
with undisguised satisfaction. Cabinet
members expressed themselves as
greatly pleased. Army officers voiced
unanimous approval. A general feel
ing of relief that the administration
had finally decided to take the steps
was apparent
The Preside ent himself is firmly con-
vinced of the necessity of eliminating
Villa from the Mexican situation. He
is represented as just determined
to GUST Villa as he was to GUST Vic
toriano Huerta.
The announcement of the intention
of the President to send troops into
Mexico was accompanied by scenes
not eQua11ed by those at the White
House since the determination to send
the Atlantic fleet to Vera Cruz in 1914.
Pains were taken by officials to
point out their hope that Carranza
would realize the spirit in which the
troops were being sent after
Villa. Carranza will be notified inn
mediately that the United States has
no intention of taking any Mexican
territory whatever and will respect
the sovereignty of that nation.
American officials realize that Car
rama may have difficulty in consent
ing to the presence of American SOL
d1ers on Mexican soil because of pop
u1ar feeling in his country. Carranza
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
QUIET PREVAILS ALONG
MEXICAN BOUNDARY LINE

Columbus, N. M, March 1O-Fed-
eral troops in increased number today
patrolled the Mexican border near Co
lumbus as a precaution against
further invasion of American territory
by Francisco Villas bandit army
which yesterday in a surprise attack
upon this town killed IT American
citizens and soldiers, wounded many,
burned buildings and looted stores be-
fore being driven back into Mexico
by American troops. More than one
hundred of the bandit army were
killed and about 200 were wounded in
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
French Steamship
Is Sunk BY U-Boat

Paris, March 10-A Havas despatch
from Havre says the French line
steamship Louisiana sank last night at
IL o'clock All the crew were saved.
No passengers were aboard. It is pre-
sumed that the vessel was sunk by
the same submarine as has been op-
Grating along the coast between Bou-
1ogne and Havre and which torpedoed
the Hermatrice.
The Louisiana had arrived from
New Orleans, from which port she left
on Feb. Is. entering Newport News
on Feb. IT and leaving on the follow
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himself, however, is believed to be so
eager for Villas capture that he may
cooperate with the American troops
At the cabinet meeting the discus
sion of the situation was brief and to
the point. The cabinet unanimously
agreed that the only thing to do was
to send troops.
President Wilson took the same po-
sition and at once instructed Secre-,
tary Baker to issue the necessary or
ders. He also instructed Secretary
Lansing to inform Carranza of the at
titude of the American government.
Leaders of both houses Of Congress.
were Immediately notified from the,
White House of the Presidents action.
They approved his course.
Before deciding finally to send the \
troops after Villa, the President CON
ferred, over the telephone, with CHAIR
man Stone, of the Senate foreign re-
Iations committee, who told him he
believed the sentiment Of Congress
would solidly support his action
1t was considered possible that with
in a few days President Wilson might
go before Congress TO recite the series
of acts of Villa which led to the order
ing of troops to effect his capture. q
was said at the White House. that the
President, had not yet decided this
point.
The President desires to move with
the entire cooperation of Congress-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10

the attack on Columbus.
Villa, at the head of the main body
of bandits. was reported early today
Is miles south of the. international
line where he halted after a running
fight yesterday with pursuing United
States troopers
Signal fires seen along the border
south of here last night were believed,
however, to have been placed by ban
dts and a report that armed raiders
were in the vicinity of FIachita- N. NJ.
led the military authorities to rush re-
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10

1OPeident Wilson
yesterday raided Columbus NM II
L said at
Villa
object
of
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
SENATOR ASKS 500. 900
VOLUNTEERS FOR MEXICO

Washington March 1O-Senator Fall today introduced his
providing recruiting volunteers
police Mexico
Senator McCumber Republican, North Dakota introduce
resolution providing Congress shall direct the
Immediately "o hunt
destroy numbering bands guilty of atrocities
lean citizens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
SIX KILLED IN CoLL1ERY

Wilkesbarre, March 1O-Six men
were killed in the accident yesterday
in the Hollenback co1Hery of the
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co. Sew
eral explosions occurred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10

German minister, late this afterno oon
presented personally to the foreign
minister the ultimatum of the German
government. The public is deeply
concerned, because this action is sup
posed to mean war. In view of the
naval disclosures taken by the gov
ernment, the Germans still remaining
here are arranging to depart tonight.
A special train is held in waiting for
German diplomatic and consular Of
ficiaIs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
THE WEATHER

Partly cloudy and colder tonight
and Saturday; fresh to strong south
west to northwest winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-03-10
PORTUGAL
DECLARES
WAR IS ON

London, March 1o-The Portuguese
legation announces that a state of
war exists between the Portuguese
Republic and the German Empire.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
Much Damage
 byE;IeCtriC Storm
DANBURY FAIR BUILDING WAS
 BURNED TO THE GROUND
LOSS IS OVER $25,ooO
Exhibitors Lost as We'll as Fair Asso-
 oiation-st, Peter's Church in Tor
 rington Was Hit and Set Afire- Meriden in Path of Sundays Storm.

Danbury, Conn, July 9.-The main exhibition building on the Danbury fair grounds, containing permanent booths, space for temporary booths, the art gallery and horticultural sec ton, was struck by lightning and was burned to the ground during a heavy thunder storm early today, together with the administration building and large restaurant which formed a part of the group. The loss is esti- mated at about $25,0 900 to the fair as- SOclation, but as a number of exhibi- tors had property in the buildings which was also destroyed it is believed the total damage will be considera bly, in excess of that figure
 All the buildings were of frame con- struction. The lightning struck a tower on that part of the building in Which the fair ground police head quarters is located and soon after wards the fire broke out.
 The dog and poultry buildings close by caught several times but firemen saved them by the use of chemicals. No water was available
 The grandstand and horse sheds are some distance away and were not endangered.
 The fair association announced that rebuilding would be begun at once. Torrington Church and House Burned
 Torrington, Conn, July 9.-A two and a half story building here under construction for Henry Conforti was burned early today. The fire was started by lightning during a storm.
 St. Peters Roman Catholic church close by was somewhat damaged by fire.
 Meriden in Dar<ness-Houses Hit. Meriden, Conn.,, June 9.-At least four places were struck by lightning here tonight. The entire western sec tiOn of the city was thrown into dark bolt struck an electric light pole near the center of the city. Two chimneys located in opposite parts of the city were knocked over and a large DOT tion of the brickwork was torn from a corner of the new addition to the Bradley and Hubbard factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
SUBMARINE INFRINGES
 ON AMERICAN PATENTS
Lake Company of Bridgeport May
 Libel the Deutschland.

Bridgeport, Conn, July 9.-The ar rival of the hrst German submarine in Baltimore gives promise of the starting of international law suits that may have a wide bearing on sub- marine boat patents throughout the world.
 The Lake Submarine Torpedo Boat Company of this city began to act i'm mediatcly on receipt of the news, through The Associated Press, of the arrival of the Deutschland in Chesa- peake Bay. Simon Lake, treasurer of the company said that the under water boat very likely would be lib- elled in Baltimore in an effort to es- ta blish the American patents on }Iis type of boat. MT. Lake and F. B. Whitney, chief counsel for the con- pany, and M. D. Blondel, another dt- tOrney, will leave for Baltimore to- morrow to conduct their investigation there and decide then whether legal action will be started.
 The Lake Submarine Torpedo Boat Company holds no patents in Ger many, though it is understood that ali the German boats are built on the Lake fundamental principles of even keel boats. The Lake people applied for patents in Germany several years ago, it is said, but before the patents were granted some international com plicatIons interfered and since that tune no acton haS been taken by the German authorities and the American and other patents held by the Lake people have had no effect in Germany. The presence of the first German built submarine in American waters, however it is believed, will give an opportunity to test the effect of Amer . ican patents on trans Atlantic ser vice.
 The effect of a libel on the Deutsch- land, MT Lake said Wo11Id not inter- fere with her unloading or future movements. A bond probably would be filed to cover the libel and the boat itself would be released under the bond.
 MT. Lake declared he was not at al surprised by the long voyage of the underwater boat. At the present stage of the development of submar- ines, he said, size was about the only thing needed to allow long voyages and the carrying of cargoes up to 5000 tons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10

! the British admiralty office, but don't care now. The Deutschland is here nevertheless"
 MT Hilken is an American and his firm has been in business here operat- ing ships under the American flag since 1924. Carl A. Luederitz, the German consul, is a member of the firm.
 A Purely ComerciaI Mission.
 When she will return, whether it is planned to have her make regular transatlantic trips, MT Hulzen re- fused to say.
 "Tllis project was conceived" he said, "by German commercial inter Csts who wanted to reopen trade with the United States. We need some of Gernany's commodities and Ger many needs some of ours. It is a purely commercial proposition and that is all there is to it. The time has not yet come when zeppelins can cross the ocean so these Bremen merchants thought they would try a submarine. I have kept the secret of course, all this time to insure the her several days ago. Her crew must have endured great hardships and to them the credit for the success of the undertaking is chiefly due.'
 Public Will Be Excluded.
 If present plans are carried out, the public will not be allowed to inspect the under-sea wonder, nor will any body except tEe federal authorities be allowed to board her.
 The pier of the Eastern Forward ing company was boarded up today to shut out the view of the curious and the Schumacher firm had arranged 70 surround the pier tomorrow morning with 9 COrdon of police. MT. Hi ken will have at the pier @ nigh powered automobile to rush the Deutschlaud's captain through the city on his errand to thc consulate and the custom house.
 Six months go .ePer first Camc tl,lt Germany vas prepar' ls5 tn Iut into tkc t',ns. atlantic tr4 te ft 1e Of sVumI ,tHes that would dwarf in =ize ard chic, ms nts the ' boats vhi"i? nave ben Gtrmany's chief r l..,nce n '.E conduct Of the great war Tt ca. LundO! cable reports told or -h. tl- EaniZat1On of @ company to inauguate such a service and English experts were quoted as saying they felt no surr' ise at lIt nqOur cement Of the plans. when word came that f sub marine was actually about to leave for this country, New York, Baltimore and nearly every port along the coast expected to receive her. With the announcement of the organiza tiol, however, it became virtually certain that this port would be the objective (. fthn ext raordinary cruise.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
NEW YORK DEATHS
 NOW TOTAL 224
19 More Reported From InfantiIe Pa raIysis, With 88 New Cases-New Haven Strict.

New York, July 9-Nineteen more deaths from infantile paralysis in New York city for the A hours ending at 10 o'clocl: this morning were reported by tie department of health tonight, making the total fatalities PA There was drop iu the nuE.bar of new cases, 88 being reported today against 95 tha day before. The total nur- be" of cases now has reached 9SO. The mortality rate is still about 23 per ccnr. Brooklyn continues to lead in the number of new cases.
 New Haven, Conn, July 9.z-S5rang- ent regulations 10 guard against infan- tile Taralysis were put into effect here today by the health authorities. When the Richard Peck docl1ed here today on her regular trip from New York she was met by representatives of the health Gel aItment who recus ad to al lew any children under 15 years oId to land Un,ess they were coming nei e fir 0afTte destina tio.is, III which cases the T.@n 2cs and addre ssas were taken so that further observation could be made. As a result about a hundred small children were compeII- ed to remain on board the steamer to- gether with those who had them in char=o until the vessel started on the return trip.
 f.,Ys'o!ans were also at the rail- road station to examine as far as roS- sible small children coming in from New York by train.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
LEAVE CAMP HoLcoMB
 ON TUESDAY MORNING
Remaining Connecticut Militia Will
 Join Comrades at NogaIes, Ariz.

Camp HOlconb, Mantle, July g. - Each recruit company at Mantle and Company M of Winsted received care ful inspection yesterday by Colonel Tflson of the inspector-generaPs of flee of the department of the east at 'Governer's Island. He spent the en- tire afternoon looking over the com panies, which were lined up, one at a time, and was accompanied on his tour by Lieut.. Colonel Edward A. Shuttleworth and Mapor J. R. North, U. $. A, in comand of the camp In speaking to Lieut.. Colonel Shuttle worth, Colonel Tilson emphasized the necessity for each man being equipped with towels, soap, a razor and an ex- tra suit of underwear. They have al- ready received the extra, underwear.
 Iieut.-ColOnel ShuttleWorth said to- day that everything would be on the move from Mantle early Tuesday morning and he hoped to have the camp cleared by 8 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. He expected to hear from the railroad company regarding routes and other details some time today
 eut-COlOnel ShuttlewOrth said, to- day, that according to present indi- cations he would be too busy to leave with Company M, First Connecticut infantry of Winsted and the six re- CTuited companies, Tuesday. He said that the men would join their own companies on their arrival in NOgales, which, he declared, would undoubted- lN be the objective point. Lieutenant Colonel Shuttleworth worked tireless- lY and ceaselessly throughout the day. and most of the time he was surround ed by from three to a haif-dOzen off, cers, who were waiting for further instructions or came to inquire aboUt matters of more or less importance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
GERMAN CASUALTIES OVER 5000 900.
Nearly Two Million Have Been Re. ported Wounded Since the War Be. gan.

London, July g, 7.2o D. m-German casualties from the beginning oe the war to the end of June as computed frCm cf. ciai German lists, are given as 3,o12.637 in an official statement made public here today. This an nOuncement follows:
 German casualties reported in Ger man casualty lists exclusive of cor rections, in the month Of June, fol- loll:
 Died of wounds and sickness 18,- 5S5: prisoners and missing 6,279, wounded 631S7; total 88,,O51.
 These, added to those reported in previous months and including cor rections reported in June, 116, bring the total reported in German official lists since the beginning of the war to: Died of wounds and sickness, 757,- 327; prisoners and missing 342. .673: wounded 1912 637; total 3,012,637.
 "Thcre figures include all German ionalities-PrusNians, Barvarians, SaXons, and Wurttembergers. They do not include naval casualties or casual ties of colonial troops. They are not an estimate by the British authorities, but merely casualties announced in German official lists"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
Early Action
 on Appropriations
ARMY AND NAVY BILLS LOOM BIG
 ON PROGRAMME
MAY STAY TILL FALL
Democratic Leaders in Congress Fore see Resistance to National Defense Measures as Increased in Senate and to Shipping Bill.

Washington, July 9-Democrats in congress are uniting their forces to compel early action on the army and navy appropriation bills, the revenue measure and the government shipping bill, which are the most important leg islative matters remaining on the ad- ministration program.
 The national defense appropriations whose totals as they passed the house have been vastly increased by senate committees, are certain to meet stub born resistance in conference, It also is certain that the shipping bill will encounter persistent republican oppo- sition in the senate. These prospects have upset all adjournment predfc- tlons and all leaders are resigned to the prospect of remaining here if nec- essary until fall despite the national political campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-10
Unconscious From Far Down Stair
EFFICIENCY EXPERTS
Worlds Saiesmanship Congress Opens
 Today With Speech by Wilson.

Detroit, Mich, July 9-Thousands of Detroit residents and visitors at tending religious services at churches and in other buildings today listened to unusual sermons by trained lay men-eficiency experts who are here to attend the Worlds Salesmanship Congress which will open tomorrow. The keynote or these sermons was '"The Ethics of SaJesmanship.'' Some speakers took their quotations from the Bible; others used savings of not ed business men. The first session will be preceded tomorrow by an ad- dress by President Wilson. The pres ident is due to arrive in Detroit at 10 am. n1., is to be driven immediately speakes he will be the guest of honor at luncheon. Before he returns to Washington at D. m. he may address the employees of the Ford Motor com pany at the plant.