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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Ell Paso, March 15-The border a.woEe today with the conviction that before another 24 hours had passed United States troops would be sent across the Mexican frontier at Colum- bus to bring Francisco Villa to ac- count for his misdeeds.
 The question that is on everyone's lips was to what part would be play ed in the approaching chase by the large bodies of troops under Carranza commanders who are gathered in the region through which the expedition ary force is expected to make it's way. For the last few days reports have accumulated of the serious dissafec- ton among Carranza soldiers in the neighborhood of the Arizona border who are under the command of Gen eral Gales. Many of these reports eliminate today in a story from Pre- sidio, Tex, that the Carranza garrison at Ojinaga, had reyolted and murder ed it's commander, General Rojas.
 The stories brought from the in- terior of Mexico by American refu- gees serves to confirm the impression that at least section of the Car ranza ~ so1diery were far from un- friendly to Villa and were decidedly hostile to the, American exposition. Refugees told of being insulted and cursed by soldiers they encountered in their flight but no act of physical violence has been reported.
 At the same time other Americans, especially those who came from So- nora and the western part of Men- co, declared that conditions in this part were quiet and they showed no aninnosity toward the United States or Americans individually.
 Fifty Americans from Chihuahua who arrived here last night by train reported that there were 40 or 50 Americans left in the city. Most of the others probably would follow soon, it was said. An escort of 56 Carrana soldiers rode on the train.
 One of the difficulties in catching Villas as pointed out by these Ameri- cans, was the superiority of the horses his men ride over the other mounts available in northern Mexico. The fugitive has made a practice of sefzing or buying the finest horses available.
 Another problem, the Americans said, lay in the fact that Mexicans re- siding in country regions of Chihua- hua sympathized with Villa. In the cities they considered the Carranza sentiment dominant.
 Among the arrivals were the fol- lowing missionaries: Rev. and Mrs. A. c. Wright, MT. and Mrs. l.. B. Fritz, Miss Mary Blachly and Miss Mary E. Long.
 John M. Murray, director of the Chihuahua Y. M. c. A., was in the party.
 Consid erab1e surprise was shown
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
HIBERNlANS WILL HEAR OF VAL0R OF
 CONNECTICUT IRISH
Fir. Hussion of St. Charles Church To Speak At
 Plaza April 2.

Members of flDivision No. 1, A. O. H., are preparing for the concert and 1ec- ture to be given under the auspices of the division at the Plaza theatre the evening of Sunday, April 2. when Rev. James V. Illusion of St. Charles church will speak on Irish Loyalty to the Union, 1861-1865."
 Father Illusion is known through out the state as an orator of more than usual ability, and in the treat ment of his subject he will call atten- tion to the steadfast loyalty of the Irish and those of Irish descent dur ing the great War of the Rebellion. many of the more famous commanders bore names unmistakably Irish, and Connecticut sent at least one regiment almost totally Irish, the Ninth, and there was a, large proportion of Irish men in others from vf1e state. Bridge port Irishmen were well represented. Tn addition to the lecture there will be an excellent concert.
 Sunday morning the member of the division will receive holy communion in a body at St. Augustine's church, meeting at Hibernian Hall in State treet at 7:3O and attending the 8 o'clock mass. All members of the division are expected to be present. The regular meeting of the division will be held Monday evening and mat ters of importance are to be acted upon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
ROUNDING HIM,
 CHARITIES HEAD
 AYERS IN PLANT
Bridgeport Way Behind Times, Supt. Gordon Says
 In Statement Today.

Bridgeport is away behind the times and the men on the board of apportionment- are not far-sighted enough to see the crying needs of the city which will soon call for larg- partments. The appropriation grant ed last year for the care of tubercu- lar patients by the charities depart nent was for $10,000. We had a deficit of about $5,OGO. This year they refused to grant us the, neces- sary increase.
 ''The state says it has no more room for such patients. The state says that we cannot harbor tubercular patients in an asylum housing poor but healthy people. The state says that the board of health does not have to handle such cases and say that the charities department has not the funds nor the buildings to harbor tu- bercular people.
 That being the case I cannot say what will be done to give succor to the victims of tuberculosis. I am not to blame. The board of health says it is not to blame and the state re- blame? I don't see why they should hound me. The victims will have to drift about the city, I cannot help them"
 The above is the gist of a state rnent made by Spencer R. Gordon, superintendent of the charities de- partment this morning when questi on ed relative to the scorching attack
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
CARRANZA SOLDIERS
 REPORTED HOSTILE
 TO U. s. EXPEDITION
Outbreaks Against Leaders Are Tinted From Many Sections Forces Are In Section Through Which Americans Must Pass-En- trance to Mexico, in "A Hours, To Be Made Through Wild Desert Country.

over story from Douglas, ,Ariz.s that United States soldiers had seized half million cartridges consigned to Gen eral Gales. None of the American military officials here would confirm or discuss the story.
 Another development today was the tightening of the censorship over the sending of American telegrams into Mexico by the Carranza auth critics.
 The prohibition of code messages extended even to railroad officials.
 The point chosen for the entrance of the punitive expedition into Mexico is at the verge of a dreary, desolate plain inhabited principally by coyotes and prairie dogs, swept by sand storms and devoid of vegetation ex- cept cactus.
 For at least 60 miles the United States troops must make their way across this desert. At the end of it lies the peaks of the Sierra Madre mountains, rising to a height of B. 900 to $500 feet, broken and twisted into all manner of fantastic shapes. Lonely, half-civiIized ranchmen are found here and there in the valleys where there are infrequent and scan ty water holes. The ranchmen sub sist almost entirely on beef.
 There are no roads of any kind in this region. An ancient path known as the Smugg1ers' Trail. is used by such traffic as passes through. The expeditionary force must carry all its own provisions and water.
 After fighting it's way against na@ ture, assisted by whatever guerrilla. troops Villa may be able to muster for about 125 miles through this country, the punitive expedition will reach the Sierra Madre range.
 From Casas Grandez south, how ever, the country fis thick1y wooded, could provide forage for horses or deg section the expedition splits into lowing one of the branches the sol diers would be able to obtain much water but between the sterans the mountains rise in great barriers, pre- senting a country almost inaccessible even to men on foot and, according to the few Americans who have ven tured there, impossible to wheeled transports of any sort.
 It is in these wilds that Villa is said@ to have taken refuge and is pre- pared to wage a guerilla warfare on the troops who have been ordered to pursue him to death or capture.
 Denver, March 15-Word was re- ceived here today of the arrival at Eagles Pass, Tex, last night of Bish- CD Francis J. Mcconnell, of the Meth odist Episcopal Church whose juris- diction embraces Mexico. Bishop Mo Cornell is en route here from Mexico City.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
CUMMI.,S BURtES ESTABROOK, 8 TO |
 IN MINN. PRIMARY

St Paul, Mfnn., March 15.-A1though returns from yesterdays presidential preference primary were not complete, early indications were that the vic tory of Albert B. Cummins, United States senator from Iowa, over Henry D. Estabrook, of New York, for the Republican endorsement, would reach the ratio of to 1. Additional figures from the rural districts assured the forces of National Committeeman Fred B. Lynch that they, would control the Minnesota delegation to the national convention.
 Both Democratic factions approved President Wilson's candidacy for re- nomination.
 The presidential contest in the Pro- hibition party is still uncertain, neither Eugene N. Toss, of Massachu- setts, nor William Su1zer, of New York, having a decisive lead.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
RNNUL LICENSE OF REMINGTON
 co. CHAUFFEUR
George c. Falls Loses Right to Drive As Result of
 Accident.

Hartford, March 15-At a hearing before the secretary of state yester- day the automobile operators license of George c. Falls of 2ss Lafayette street was temporarily suspended. Falls was arrested in Bridgeport on the evening of March 1, after he had co1ided with another vehicle at Con gress and Main streets.
 In the Bridgeport city court he was fined $10O on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the in- fluence of liquor He served 1 5 days in jail in lieu of payment and after the 5 days had been served his case was reopened and Falls was placed on probation.
 Falls is a driver of an automobile truck for the Remington Arms & Amm unition Go. His brother is fore man of the automobile garage at that plant. Falls says he can get letters of recommendation from officials of that concern. Until such time as the letters arrive his license will re- main suspended.
 The hearing of John L. Carpenter, charged with using painted markers on various auto trucks, was continued for one week. Carpenters garage is in the rear of the police building in Bridgeport. He is alleged to have been using marker 155D on five diff ferent cars. He was told to discon. tinue this practice He was not ar rested in Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
Wesleyan Gleemen
 Will Sing Here On
 Evening of March 31

The wesleyan Glee club, known throughout New England as coming from the singing college. in combina- tion with the Banjo club will give a concert at the Washington Park M. E. church on Friday evening, March 3l. This club has established reputation as one of the best that has ever been turned out by the famous Methodist college on the banks of the Connecti- cut.
 The club carries upon their trips 40 men and by the rendition of many of the old college songs make the blood of the person long out of the univer- sity stir again with all the old time collegiate ardor.
 Many novelties will be included in the program. The. Jibers, a famous combination of merry makers and fun producers, have as members of their organization four of the college men. The Banjo club will accompany the Glee club and a program of unusual excellence may be expected Already many social occasions are being ar ranged among the university people of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
CHARACTER ANALYST TO
 LECTURE HERE TONTORROW

Jessie Allen Fowler of New York, noted character analyst, author and lecturer, will speak in Warner hall at the Y. M. c. A. tomorrow night on the subject, Sizing Up Human Values The lecture tomorrow night is the first of a series comprising course in character analysis and voca- tiona1 guidance, under the direction of Miss Fowler, to be given under the auspices of the educational depaHt- ment of the Y. M. c. A. A novel fea- ture of the work thIS year will be the enrolment of both men and women, which is a departure from the usual custom in the Y. M. c. A.
 Beginning March 21, Miss Fowler will come to Bridgeport each Tues day for 10 weeks, giving two lectures each night. Following her lecture to- morrow night, Miss Fowler will give a practical demonstration of charac- ter analysis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
Stratford Defendant
 Uses Unseemly Talk
(specia1 to The Farn,er>

Especial to The F'armer)
 Stratford, March 15.-Free speech f1ourished for a. few seconds at the Stratford town court this morning. Angelo Stavola and Henry Camp, col ored, of Swamp road, Avon park, were in court and Camp was charged with having stolen a dollar from Stavola.
 You have permission to ask each other questions,'' Judge Howard J. Curtis told the men.
 Stavola was first. He turned to Camp.
 Camp, you're a - liar if you say I was drinking in a cellar on Sunday said stavola.
 MT. Camp started on his innings. but Judge Curtis interrupted and threaten ed to send stavo1a to Jail. Apologies followed.
 Henry Camp was in Stavo1a's sa- loon, Avon park, Saturday afternoon and is alleged to have stolen a dollar from the pocket of Stavo1a. The bill was protrudirg from Stovo1a's pocket When StavoIa walked to one end of the bar; to get a/gIa.ss he turned around to get some other article Camp, who was standing nearby, tooA the money, it is alleged. StavoIa did not miss the money Saturday, but was told by Ignatz Jujugts, who was aIso at the bar. Complaint was made to the Stratford authorities and Camp WAS dTT0S1o0 Dy OOnSCdDlS W1111a1n H. Rassett last evening. Judge Curtis fined him $3H and costs. He was un- able to pay and was demanded to the county jail. Bridgeport.
 Judge Howard M. Curtis found Da- vid Solomon of South avenue not guilty at court today .on the charge of alleging to have threatened 'tto croakN Max Go1dstein of 1880 Stratford ave- nue, Bridgeport. Solomon denied the allegation. as did Mrs. David Solomon and John Birmingham, a boarder at the Solomon home.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Laymen's association of Christ church was held in the chapel last evening After a short business session the gath ering listened to an informal address by the Rev. George Gilbert of Middle town. He congratulated the parish on the success Of the efforts to secure @ fund for a parish house, and urged that the building be, erected as soon as possible. He said that the house should be not only for thez use, of the parish but a, place for all members MT. Gilbert will be in charge of the mission, which will commence next Sunday evening and continue until Thursday. He will preach every even ing at the 30 service MT. Gilbert is a talented and forcefuI speaker and handles the problems of every day life in convincing manner. All are welcome at these services and those who attend will be well repaid for the effort.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
P. J. Pendergast's
 Condition Alarming

That a. sudden change for the worse had occurred in the condition of Patrick J. Pendergast, 1028 State street, and his condition become alarming, was the report from the Bridgeport hospital late this after noon
 Pendergast is an employe of the Wheeler & Howes Coal Co, He was struck by a, trolley car at Crescent avenue and William street at o'clock Monday afternoon. \ He is suffering from concussion of the brain. He is 62 years of age and it is feared that he cannot recover from the injury. Pendergast resided with his son-in- law, Hugh Gregory. at 1928 State street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
WEATHER FORECAST

New Haven, March 15-Fore- cast: Snow or rain, followed by clearing late tonight; Thursday fair and colder.
 Cennecticut:i Snow tonight, probably heavy, w1cn northeast to north gales. Thursday cloudy and colder.
 A well defined storm area which is central this morning over Virginia is causing unsettled weather with rain or snow in the lake region and along the Allan tic coast north of Hatteras, N. O. It will probably move up the coast during the next 24 hours. Pleasant weather prevails be- tween the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi river. The tenn peratures are unusually low for the season of the year except along the gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Midwinter temperatures prevail in the lake region. SauIt . Ste Marie, Mich, reported A be- low zero and White River, Can, 40 below zero.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
IMMIGRATION MEASURE
 MAY DELAY ARMY BILL

Washington, March 15-Prospects of advancing the army bill in the House over the inmi grafton bill were endangered today when Chairman Burnett, of the immigration commit tee, declined to yield from his agree ment with Speaker Clark for recogni- ton as soon as the free sugar bill was passed.
 s'I won't yield my place to the army bill or any other measure, not even if the President requests it,' said MT. Burnett.
 The rules sub committee, however has not lost hope. It is believed the army bill will be reached early next week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
LAYNEEN VOLUNTEERS SING AT MISSION IN
 ST. GEORGTS CHURCH

Last nights service at St. Georges s church, was the second in the mission conducted in that parish by the Rev. Frank Bigelow of Lime Rock. Conn The congregations both nights have been very large, and the singing has been unusually ger&raI and spirited. The mission has started strong.
 At tonight's service there will be a large choir of men, being volunteers from the Laymen's League of the parish.
 A considerable number of people from outside the parish are takin g advantage of the invitation to people not paFishioners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
MISS MITCHELL TO SPEAK
 AT FIRST M. E. CHURCH

At the First Methodist church mid week service tonight an unusually interesting program will be present ed. Miss Mildred Mitchell, general secretary of the Y. w. c. A, will speak Personal Experiences Among the Mountaineers of the South.'' Miss Berg and Miss Bertil- son will sing The meeting will be under the auspices of the Woman's Home Missionary Society. The ser vice opens at 7:45 with 15 minutes for gospel songs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
Three Story Fall May
 Be Fatal To Kocauk

Internal injuries received in fall from the top of a three-story building on which he was working, at Barnum and Bruce avenues, at o'clock yes terday afternoon, may result fatally to Charles Kocauk, aget 24, of Bruce avenue, Stratford- Kocauk IS a car Denter. His condition was alarming at press hour today and little hope is held out for his recovery. He received a fracture of a rib on the left side and was injured internally also He is not married.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
Official
 VIEWS OF War
FRENCH

Paris, March 15-The Germans ls.se night made no further aggressive movement to the west of the river Mouse according to announcement made this afternoon by the French war office.
 French counter-attacks between Bethincourt and~Cumieres resulted in the re-occupation of certain trenches captured by the Germans yester- day. ""F Ht rr=
 French troops still hold the height of Morte Homme. The artillery ex- changes have been active between Bethincourt and Cumieres but else where the night passed in relative quiet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
GERMAN REMOVED FROM
 SPANISH SHIP FOR U. s.

New York, March 15-Of1cers of the Spanish steamer Manuel CaIvo which arrived here today from Dadiz, reported that on Feb. 29 the ship was stopped just outside the Spanish port by the French auxiliary cruiser Atmah and her passengers searched. Henry Meyer, a German, "A years old, a first cabin passenger, was taken off the ship.
 owned by the Rothschild family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
WANT WAR RISK BUREAU
 OF U. IS. TO BE CONTINUED

Washington, March 15-Congress has been asked to extend two years to the life of the federal war risk bureau which expires by limitation in September. So far the bureau has written $11O,OO0,OOO insurance for Ameriean shippers covering war risks at sea and has earned premiums of S226O,OOO. All losses having been paid out of the premiums and the $5,OoO,OOO appropriated by Congress for that purpose remains untouched.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
AMERICAN MAIL
 IS TAKEN FROM
 OCEAN STEAMER

New york. March 15-British au- thorities removed 1SO sacks of mail from the HoI1and-Amefican hne teamer Noordam, which arrived here today from Rotterdam and Falmouth according to officers of the ship. The Noordam was detained at Falmouth 24 hours while her cargo and mail was inspected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

A contract for four new steamships of full cable size was placed with@the American Shipbuilding Co.,, by the Mallory Steamship Go.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

A trade congress of the representa- lives of the allied countries will be held in Paris March IT to April 13. Thirty deputies from England and her colonies will attend.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Thomas A. Edison will appear be- fore the House naval committee today to urge the necessity of a great exper- imental laboratory in WashipgtaR-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

President Wilson signed a. proc1an1ay- ton of the neutrality of the United States in the war between Germany and Portugal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

made upon him by members of the night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
s6s' &As DILLON'S i53s SAls 5 o,sis z? Hartford Paris
 Wholesale and Retail Leading Milhers
THE NEWEST OF THE NEW II UNTRINlMED HATS

STYLES FOR WOMEN, MISSES AND CHILDREN
 of black white and colored; straw chiffon and covered hats Hats of every desirable model large medium and small shapes
 Conservative or novelty effects whichever you prefer Becoming Correct hats Hats with just the right droop and ripple to the the proper turn to the crown
 The newest of the new-the best of the good
 And of course Least prices.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Officers of the Bureau of Ordnance of the War Department denied the re- ports of the placing of large intuition orders
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
S7C Each
Hosiery Values

Bear Brand Hose for men is strong and durable. These mercerized hose will out wear any pair of cotton hose. Strong lisIe heel and toe. Double sole. In tan, gray, navy, Palm Beach, white or black. 2SC
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Parisiana split foot hose made of finest cOmbed warns. No seam across the toe. Good weight cotton. Sizes 3 1-2 to il 1-2 .15C
 Main
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Mems wool hOSe-heaVy and warm. Seamless. In all sizes of Oxford gray, navy, natural and black. Special ........ .12AC
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15
Reduced Prices on
Winter Underwear

To clean up Winter stocks and make room for Spring merchandise, we've mark ed a lot of mems heavy cot ton ribbed union suits, with long sleeves and ankle length drawers, in gray and ecru, that were S1.OO- for .@.....79C
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-15

Tn medium and dark col OTIS of gingham, chambray and soft fIanneIette. Stripes and plain cOIors. Sizes 14 to 17 -...|...........A8C 1oor.
The Detroit times., 1916-12-01

'o-ACRE FAIlM all kinds OF build
incs. orchard, 5-Hcre wood. located
- mile from J., L. r. and 81 Clair
river. VIII take equity Price.
81 500. Calvin Currie, AlEonac.
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