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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
VICTIM OF GUN PLAY REPORTED
 FATALLY HURT
Coroner Takes Ante -Mortem Statement of Bartholo-
 new Lombardo

In the Bridgeport hospital late to- day Coroner John J. Phelan took the nte-mortem statement of BarthO1O- mew Lombardo, who is in a dying condition from bullet wound ex- tending from his groin to his bladder which he accuses Francisco Minnito of 753 Pembroke street of having in hicted last night. Lombardo is but SC years old while the accused is GA. The wounded man also has a cut. said to have been made by razor, extending from his forehead, dividing his right ear, down to the right shoul- der.
 Minnito, who was arrested last night, was arraigned in the city court today on a charge of assault with in tent to kill and his case continued un- til Saturday under bonds of $5,O00 press hour today tLonbardo's condis ton was reported as critical
 He claims he met Minnito in a Hal let street saloon last night and after several drinks with him invited him to spend the night in the shack where he lives in East avenue near the Rem ington Arms plant. At Pembroke and Hamilton streets he claims. he dis played some money and then Minnito attacked him, shooting first and cut ting him afterward. The wounded man when found by the police could not tell whos assaulted him except that he had been in a saloon where woman was tending bar and she knew who his companion was.
 On this clue, Capt. John H. Redgate working withta squad of police found Minnito at his lodging house as he was preparing for bed. Minnito was stained with blood and had several cuts on his body. He denied that he had attacked Lombardo although when brought to the bedside of the wounded man at the Bridgeport hos pital Lon1bardo. identified him as his assailant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
Suit for $3, 900 Is
 Aftermath of Auto
 And Cycle Collision


 A collision between an automobile and a motorcycle at Main and Cath erine streets was the basis for the suit brought by Joseph Winnick of this city against Anker s. Lynn of this city and which had a hearing this morning before Judge Gager and 2 jury in the superior court. Wlnnicl-, who was riding the motorcycle, sued Lynn. the motorist. for $%,0O0. ! Winnick7 said that on June 2S last he was riding his motorcycle on Main street. Attached to the cycle was a side car in which Winnick's wife and child were riding. Lynn's machine approached from East Washington avenue, struck the motorcycle broad side and hurled the Winnick family to the ground.
 Willxfcks declares he blew the horn on the nnotorcyc1e and alleged that Lynn was guilty of negligence. The defendant maintained he was not to blame for the accident because he exercised all due care Winnick said he had sprained ankle after the ac- cident and his wife anad child were bruised and the motorcycle was dam aged. The hearing was resumed this afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
COMPLAINS TO VATICAN
 ON MERCIER'S LETTER

Havre, March 1.-The Belgian newspaper Vingtiene CiecIe says that Governor General Won Dissing has no- tified the Bishops of Belgium who signed tho collective letter of last No vember to the Bishops of Germany that he knew that their ideas and their expressions were set forth at the instigation of Cardinal Mercier and that he had lodged a formal com plaint at the Vatican against the Cardinals conduct. General Dissing concluded his admonition to the Bishops according to the newspaper, by pointing out that they had by sign ing the document, associated them selves with Cardinal Mercier's ac- ton and added:
 sI hope that the steps the Holy See will take will spare me the neces- sity of taking measures against you"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
MOTOR TRUCKS AND CYCLES TO
 60 INTO MEXICO
U. $. Receives Bids on 54 Lorries and 15 One Man
 Machines

New York, March 14.-Bids for sup plying 54 trucks and 15 motorcycles to the United States government to be used by the troops in the pursuit of Villa were received today by Colonel A. Smith, the United States depot quartermaster here. It is expected that the trucks and motorcycles will be ready for shipment within less than two weeks. The motorcycles will be of the kind that accommodates two riders. The outfit will cost the gov ernment about $125,000 and will be sent west on two trains. The motorcycles will be used by couriers.
 It was said here that the war de- partment is not seeking any food for the troops as there are enough pro- visions for six months on the Mexican border. g
 The LocomobiIe Co. of America has put in a bid for the trucks. The successful competitor will be an- nounced at Il o'clock tomorrow morn ing.
 The specifications call for one and one-haIf ton trucks with 30 per cent. overload. In the opinion of en- gineers here, this type of truck will not be effective in Mexico. If the Bridgeport concern is successful the new Riker truck will be supplied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
Seven Thousand For Y. w. O. A. In Estate
 of Henry Hubbell

Final accounting of the will of Hen ry A. HubbelI was filed in the probate court today by the Bridgeport Trust Co.. executors of his will. MT. Hubben left specific Iegacies of $sO,115 and residuary 1egacies of $42,997.46. The inheritance tax in Connecticut on the estate will be $5.87T04 and in New Jersey $3so.95- The resjduary Iega- 1cies3 are divided as follows: George Junior Republic, Litchheld, Conn.,.
 s14,332.50: Bridgeport r. w c. A., Bridgeport Boys club, Bridgeport Christian Union and Tuberculosis hos pital, Wallingford. $7,166.24 each. Among his other bequests to public in- stitutions MT Hubben left SIP, 900 for free bed at St. Vincent's hospital
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
HARBoR HAPPENINGS.

The tug Clarence B1akeslee entered with four loaded boats for this port, the scow Bartley brought in 30O,0 900 pounds of steel from New York for the Spring Perch Go. The tug Nor walk lowed the Bartley to this city. The Atlantic Coast Lumber Go. barge brought in lumber for the Frank Miller Lumber Co. The steam can a1er, Lillian Agnes, is loading fertiI- izer for Providence in the West End
 Barges Empire and L. B. Shaw cleared for Hoboken to reload with steel, lead and other supplies for the Remington Arms & Ammunition Go. The Charles Henry McWi1liams went to New York with one light boat and the schooner William c. Buckley sai1- ed for RockaWay Beach.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
PROBE ASSAULTS ON
 LUNCH ROOM PATRONS

Restaurants catering to workers and their treatment of customers came under close police surveillance today. Complaints of assault upon customers were manifold, though but two received what is believed to be warranted attention.
 In the city court James and The odore Demas, operating a restaurant on Water street were fined $5 and costs each because of an assault made upon Hayes Kelley. colored. 545 Lindley street, last night. Kelley had refused to pay for food he could not eat.
 Investigation is being made of a restaurant at Noble and Crescent avenues against which complaint is lodged by Joseph s. Peter, 335 Will liam street, who claims that during a fracas over unordered food he lost $15 and a. watch in the place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
RED GROSS SUPPLIES
 LOST IN FIRE THAT HITS HALIFAX DOCKS

Halifax, N. S., March 14-A large quantity of Red Cross supplies was burned in fire which burned No. 2 pier of the steamship terminals here today. The loss is estimated at $2oO,- 900.
 Mrs. Casey, in charge of the sup plies, who was in the building when the fire startod, was missing later and it was feared that she had lost her life. The pier was built of wood, 800 feet long. Besides the freight sheds, it contained the United States inn migration offices. The firemen had a two hours fight to prevent the flames from spreading to the other piers, be- ing obliged to chop away the wooden chutes and supports which connected all the buildings The cause of the fire is not known.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
JAMES FEEIEY.

Prominent merchants of the city, and many other friends of the late James Fee1ey were present this morn ing at his funeral, held from his late home, 389 Nichols street, at S:3O and from St. MaFy's church at 9 o'clock where the solemn high mass of re- quiern was sung by Rev. John J. Con way, assisted by Rev. Thomas P. Null cahy as deacon and Rev. John F.. Murphy as ub-deacon. As the body was being borne into the church, Jo- seph CIabby sang ''Thy Will Be Done,'' and at the offertory Mrs. Frank Nun ich and MT. C1abby sang Ave Maria '' After the mass MT. Clabby sang "Beautiful Land on High,' and as the body was being carried from the church, Nearer. My God, to Thee was rendered by the two singers. There were many floral tributes. Delega- tions were present from the Business Mems association and from the Elm met club. Rev. Father Murphy read the comnoittal services at the grave in St. MichaePs cemetery. The bearers were: Henry Cullen, William Hickey, Thomas Mcdonald, John Moorey, Michael McNamara and Thomas c. Cough1in.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
TUGS BREAKING CHANNEL
 IN CONNECTICUT RIVER

Hartford, March 1.-The Hartford & New York Transportation Go. has two powerful tugs at work breaking ice in the lower reaches of the Con- necticut river and up to noon today they had covered about 1 5 miles from Saybrook. It was said the ice was very thick and much of it covered with snow. General Manager c. c. Goodrich said today that with the continuance of present weather condi- tons the river would be opened this week and the steamers put on the route next Monday.
 Railroad conditions are terribly congested here and the resumption of steamer navigation is expected to be 9 big factor in breaking the tieup.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
RECORDS MISSING IN OSBORNE CASE WITNESSES AVER

White Plains N. Y, March 1.-The trial of Thomas Mott sborne, former warden of Sing Sing, under an indict- ment charging perjury in connection with investigations of his administra- tion, was resumed in the supreme court here today.
 Joseph RotaIIa, paro1ed after serv- ing a Sing Sing term, was called as the first witness. Rota1la was et mem Der of the Mutual Welfare League Ju- dietary Board which tried and con- victed officers of the league who had confessed to immortality. In the face of objections by counsel for Osborne, Rotalla was permitted to testify Hvheth- CT or not he knew that the records of the immortality cases before the judi ciary board had been destroyed. The witness said that disappeared" He and George Holgson, another member of the board, RotaIla admitted, f're- cause they believed that 1t would be Q ''-~od thing if the records were torn up.''
 He said, however that he did not know positively if ,ey were destroyed. Rotalla, under examination, ad- witness before the indicting grand jury he was informed that a convicted lawyer was told what his punishment would be if he failed to testify before the jury.
 Willard Thompson who. while serv- ing a sentence for grand larceny, was clerk of the leagues judicial board, and took stenographic notes of the proceedings in the Welfare court s trial of immortality charges, corrobor- ated the testimony of previous wit nesses to the effect that Osborne told prisoners that the notes were Host '' On cross-examination Thompson stuck to the story. William wilIett who testified yesterday, was recalled by the defense. He denied he told one Rapa1yea, school teacher con- vict, that unless he testified against Osborne he would be transferred to the Clinton Prison. the most dreaded of all state penal institutions. Will lett angrily denied that he told oth- CT prospective grand jury witnesses the same thing. x
 MT. Battle, Osborne's counsel, de- nfed a report current in the court room that these alleged warnings by Wi1Iett to prospective witnesses were transcribed from fsten ographic records obtained by means of a te1ephonic device which District Attorney Weeks recently announced he had discovered installed in his office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
PORT OF LIVERPOOL
 IS ORDERED CLOSED

New York, March 1.-The Ameri. can line steamer St. Paul which arriv. ed today from Liverpool, reported that she was stopped just outside that port by the British patrol boat on Sat. urday, March 4, and notified that Liv- erpooI was a closed port" She was turned back into the Mersey where she anchored off the landing stage and was detained until the following day. No reason for the closnng of the port was given. but passengers pre- stunned it might have been because of the fear of floating mines outside the port.
 The passengers said that the St Paul was the first of several New York bound ships to get away.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
Civil War Veteran Stricken At G. A. R.
 Post Rooms Today

While talking with his comrades at the Elias Howe Post. No. 3, G. A. R.. street, Charles Patterson. a veteran of the Civil. War. was this afternoon stricken with syncope. Though. he had been suffering from long standing Ernaladies the attack is not considered fatal
 Patterson was removed to the home of his son, Charles E. D. Patterson, lat 325 State street, with whom he has been living recently. The veterans s Ieudden collapse greatly affected his Alcomrades who were with him at the time. MT. Patterson has a record of valof with the Massachusetts regi- ments in which he fought during the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
SALARY ONLY $6O A
 MONTH, TAKES SOME
 OF CLUB FURNITURE

Charged with having removed more than S1OO worth of furniture from the Young Mems Hebrew association rooms on State street, in which he was janitor Jacob Seeley, aged 69 years, claiming residence at 127 Gilbert street, stood trial in the city court today for theft It was said that See1ey, acting as 1anitor. received only $60 a month for his services and as he felt entitled to more money decided to take the furniture as part of his claim. The case was continued today that further investigation might be made into See- Iey's claims
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
GAYLORD CHOICE FOR LEADER OF
 BUSINESS MEN
l.. F. Rockwell, M. W. Man waring and F. E. Morgan
 for Other Offices

c. L. Gaylord, awning maker. will be nominated for president of the Bridgeport Business Mems association this evening at the annual meeting, which will be held in the association rooms. Louis F. Rockwell of Rock well & Forester, Moses w. Manwar- ing, city treasurer and Frederick E. Morgan, attorney, will be named for vice president, treasurer and secretary respectively.
 The officers of the association now are: J. H. Whitcomb, president; George E. Crawford, vice president; D. FairchiId Wheeler, treasurer and F. E. Morgan, secretary.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
WILLIAM Q. BRTTTEN.

The members of the Elias Howe, IT,, post, No. B. G. A. R.. held their services over the body of William c. Britten, at the undertaking rooms of August G. Baker at 8 o'clock last evening. George Sanger played a cor net solo, Nearer, My God to Thee,'' at the beginning of the services and sounded taps at their conclusion. There was large delegation of em- pIoyes of the Whiting Manufacturing Go. present as well as many other friends The body was sent to New ark, N. J., on the 8:57 train this morning where burial will be on We'd nesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
DEFER CHARGING
 HAYNES JURYMEN
 UNTIL TOMORROW
Continued From Page one

Continued From Page One away Had he intended murder the provocation had often been given him by Mrs. Haines. < Attorney for the prisoner thPn took up various witnesses for the state. anaIyzing their testimony. lie scored Ratfgan, whom, he said, had. told two stories and left it for the jury to judge, which if either, should be ac- cepted.
 recess was taken until 2:30 this afternoon when Jacob Klein for the defense continued summing up, fo1- lowed by States Attorney Homer Cummings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
t
 DIEEI0.1

BOOTH--In this city, March 13, 1916, Frank Booth, in his 7sth year.
 Friends are Invited to attend the funeral at his late home, No. 13A5 Park avenue on Thursday, 18th inst. at 2:30 o'clock p. m. Burial in Mt Grove cemetery. aap CARMODY-In this city, March 13, 1916. Frank J. Carmody.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 195 Wood avenue, on Wednesday, March IS. at S:30 a. m. and from St. Au- gustine's church at a. nn., with solemn high mass. Interment St. Michael's cemetery. as DONE ES-In this city, March 13, 1916, Margaret, wife of John c. Jones, aged 62 years.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late residence, No. 1749 Main street on Wednesday. March 18th at ? p. m- Interment in the family plot in Park ceme- tery. a-p J0HNsOE ys this city, Monday. March IS. 1916, Lydia, beloved wife of COrrel w. Johnson.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of M J. Cannon, No. 1051 Broad street on Thursday, March 18th at 2:30 p. m. Burial at Mt Grove cefetery.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
$500 IN GEMS STOLEN

New Haven, Conn.,, March 14-Re- port was made to the police today that jewelry valued at about $500 had been stolen during last night from the store of the Metropolitan Jewelry Go. here. Entrance was gained through 8 rear, window. It is be- lieved the wires connecting with the burglar alarm was cut as the big gong connected with that apparatus failed to ring, it was said.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
MARGARET 0. JONES.

Margaret, wife of John c. Jones of 1749 Main street, died at St. Vincent's hospital, yesterday after a short ill., ness. Mrs. Jones was born in Eng land but had resided in this city for many years. She was a member of Trinity N. P. church. Surviving her are her husband and two sons, John and Thomas Jones.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
Improvement Society
 of Trunbul1 Afranges
 Orpheus Four Concert

The Trumbun Improvement Society has obtained the Orpheus male quar- tette, of Bridgeport, for an entertain ment in the Congregational church in Trumbull on Wednesday evening.
 After the program a supper will be served in the dining room. It is hoped that large number will be present to hear the quartette and other numbers on the program. If the night is stormy, the program will be rendered on Thursday night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
AVALANCHE BLOCKS RAILWAY

Rome, March IA great avalanche has interrupted traffic on the railway between Cuneo and Tenda, which, next to Mont Cends, furnishes the best Alpine communication with France. In the provinces of Bergamo, Vicendea and Bel1uno many houses have been buried by aVa1anches. Sixteen bodies have been taken from the ruins.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
G1NN LEAVES se, ,e14,Ooo

Cambridge, Mass, March 14-An inventory of the states of Edward Ginn, a Boston publisher, who died two years ago, leaving will in which he bequeathed more than $1,000,O00 to educational and charitable institu- tions, was filed in the probate court today, showing a total value of $2,- 914,0OO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
sUFFRAGIsTs AT ALBANY.

New York, March 14-The woman suffragists from all over the state, >es- timated to number over 500, started for Albany early today to be present when the suffrage amendment came up for final action in the assembly. Many of the women were accompan- jed by their husbands. The women were confident that their amendment would pass the lower house today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
NEUTRALITY ED1Cr ISSUED

Washington, March 14.-President Wilson today signed a proclamation giving notice of the neutrality of the United States in the state of war be- tween Germany and Portugal. The proclamation follows the. text of others.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
ROOSEVELT RETURNS MARCH 2s

New York, March 14.-Word was received here today that Colonel The odore Roosevelt will leave Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday to re- turn to this city from his West Indian tour, and that he will arrive here Sat urday, March 25.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

FINE SALE of good furniture We'd nesday and Thursday afternoon at 1:30 Contents of the Golden Inn hotel Fairfield avenue next to Ash Creek bridge: 62 rooms,a slightly damaged by smoke, at your own price. Adjusted by insurance men today Daniel P Keane will sell
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
EMMA CAMPBELL.

The funeral of Emma Campbell. in fant daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Campbell, was held from the home of her grandmother, Mrs. May Luquer, 265 Parrott avenue, at 1O:So this morning. Rev. H. A. Davenport, pas tor of the Peoples Presbyterian church conducted the services. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery. '
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
HELD FOR PROVIDENCE

Ralph Moshier, aged 29, of Provi- dence arrested upon request of the East Providence, R. T.; authorities, charged with grand larceny is held by the local police today awaiting ar rival of a Rhode Island policeman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

When party lines divide, as they dit on the McLemore resolutions it 4 mighty hard for the Congressman t' know how to vote. Still they get thu newspaper editorials from their homl district.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Twenty Bulgarians attempting to desert were tried by court martial at Monster, and sentenced to be @aot
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

The stamp mill of the Copper Range
 Consolidated Mining Co.,, at Beacona | Hill, Mich, was burned, at a loss oi S2OO 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

There is a nation wide demand fo some one else's sons to join the arm, and go down into Mexico and captur Francfsco Villa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

The Spanish steamship Maria, owned in Bnboa, has grounded off Cezimbra, Portugal, and is thought to be a total loss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

The battleship North Carolina, now at Pensacola, Fla. has received sealed orders, presumably for Mexican ser vice.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Some one asks what has become oI the farmer who used to drive threi miles down to the store to find ou the price of butter. Well, just nov he is driving his machine into tow1 to see about exchanging for Q 1e1i model
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Seymour Eaton, author and creator of the Teddy Bear toy, died of apo plexy at his home at Lansdowne, Pal aged 57.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Many Americans, Germans and Eng fish, as we'll as wealthy Mexicans, arr leaving northern Mexico for the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Controller of the Currency Williams issued a call for the condition of na' tionaI banks at the close of business March 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

Prof Fisher of Yale figures that baby is worth $9O. Those who havt sold them short at that price woul' better cover pretty quick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
LYDIA JOHNSON.

Lydia, wife of Correl w. Johnson, died last night at her home, 1584 Main street, after a short illness. Mrs. Johnson was born in Reynoldsvi1le, N. r., 70 years ago but had made her home in this city for the past half century. She was a member of Trin- ity M. B. church. Her husband is her only survivor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
MARRIAGE LICENSE

A marriage license was issued to- day to George A. Judnauty, "A, of III East Washington avenue, and Alice T. Van Wagner, 27, of the, same address.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14

American Woolen Go. has purchas- ed the Warren Worsted Mill of War ren, R. L.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
ANDRE BEsGEL1.

Andre Besgel1. a native of Russia, died at the home of his brother, Peter Besge1I, sos South avenue, yesterday. MT. BesgeIl was 75 years of age. He had not worked in a number of years, since being injured at his occupation of miner. His brother is his only survivor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-14
OBITUARY
RuRTON S. LEWIS.

The body of Burton s. Lewis, a former resident of Stepney, who died in Windsor. Conn, was buried at Step ney cem etery this afternoon. Rev. F. w. Poten of the Stepney Methodist church read the conmitta1 service at the grave at 3 o'clock.