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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
GREAT GUNS OUTRANGE
FAMOUS GERMAN 42'S
New 16-Inch Cannon Play important
Role in Allied Advance on Both
Banks of Somme.

London, Aug. 21.-Giant 16-inch
guns, outranging the famous German
42-centimeters, are playing a most i'm
portant role in the Allied advance on
both banks of the Somme.
Dispatches from the French front
revealed for the first time the pres.
ence of these new artillery monsters.
Capable of throwing every two minutes
a shell weighing nearly a ton, the new
Allied are blowing great holes
in the German works and systematic
ally leveling fortified villages.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
SLAV THANKING MOVEMENT
ENDANGERS GERMAN FORCE
Russians Are Gradually EnveIoping
koveI and Lembers as Austrians
Fall Back.

With the Russian Armies in the
Central Russian Front (via Petrograd,
to Londou), Aug. 19.-The continued
success of General Brussiloff's two
powerful movements which gradually
are enveloping Kovel and Lemberg,
on the situation in the central portion
of the front.
The Austrian line now has receded
SO far before the repeated thrusts of
the southwestern Russian forces in
southern Poland and Galicia that the
Germans are in danger of thanking
movements from the south.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
ASSERTS PORTUGAL WILL
FIGHT FOR ALLIES SOON
Minister Announces Country vii! Par.
ticiate in War-Seized 36 leu
ton Vessels Last February.

Lisbon, Aug. 19.-Major Norton Mat
tos, the Portuguese minister of war,
has announced that Portugal soon
will participate in the war, fighting on
the side Of the Entente Allies.
The Portuguese congress voted to
join the Entent Allies in the war in
November, 1914. A Portuguese naval
commander seized SO German and Aus
trian vessels in the Tagus river in
February, 1916, and the following
March Germany declared war on Por.
tugal because of this action.
The Portuguese troops were called
to the colors March 10.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
OLD SETTLERS FIGHT; 3 DEAD
Two-Days' Fight is Caused BY Too
Much Moonshine, Editor SAYS,

Springfield. Mo-, Aug. 81. - Three
men are dead and eight injured, three
seriously, 1t is believed, as a result of
a series of fights which marked the
recent Old Settlers reunion at Rocky
Comfort, in Mcdonald county, Mis-
souri,. Belated news of the tragedies
was brought here by William l.. Grow,
q local editor.
Larrimore, Crow related, was slain
In a brawl by Vanslack, who killed
himself with a shotgun follow Lar
rimore's death. Vests throat was cut
in a fight with an unidentified man.
The fight continued two days and
was said to have been started in too
liberal hbations of "moonshine."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
VETOES ARMY BILL
MEASURE SENT BACK TO CON-.
GRESS BECAUSE OF JOKER"
Wilson Objects to Section Exempting
From Discipline Retired Officers
of the Army.

Washington, Aug. 19.-Because a
Joker" inserted by Chairman James
Hay of the house military affairs com.
mittee exempted from discipline re-
tired officers Of the United States
army, President Wilson vetoed the
army appropriation bill, one Of the ad-
ministration's principal preparedness
measures.
Carried s267, 5e7, ooo.
The bill carried 1857, 597 900 for
maintenance of the reorganized regu-
lar army and national guard. The
Joker" was forced into the bill by
the house conferees vel the oppo-
sition of the war department.
AS a result Of the veto, all provi-
sions for the support of the national
guardmen and regulars now in Next
a service are held up, as is the pro-
vision for relief of dependent families
of soldiers in service on the border.
The presidents veto necessitates pas
sage of a new bill, and possibly may
delay adjournment of congress.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
Ship RulIdlna MAY suffer.

Washington. Aug. 17.-With an un-
precedented building program facing
them, navy officers are concerned over
the shortage OF trained mechanics
available for carrying out such of the
Few work as may be sent to govern
ment yards. Ship building trades have
been unable to supply enough men
for construction in progress and Off
Gals believe there will be considerable
delay both In public and private yards
due to this condition. The keels of
the b~attleships California and Ternes-
SEQ stih are to be laid.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
venison and Flowers for Huohes.

Riddle, Ore, Aug. 19.-Braving the
rain. Riddles population turned out in
large numbers to greet Charles e.
Hughes. Republican candidate for
president, as his train stopped here
for a few minutes. TIE private car
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hughes was banked
with roses and other flowers. The
nominee also was presented with VEN
ison. Among those In the party which
Is accompanying Mr.. Hughes to Cali
fornia Is Chester II. Powell. Progress.
sive members Of the Republican cam.
paign committee
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
Pacific States Fear Car SHORTAGE.

Portland. Ore, Aug. 21.-Oregon,
Washington and Idaho will have 5O,-
100000 bushels Of wheat to move to
the Atlantic seabcard within the next
six months and practically no cars are
In sight in which to nov it, accord
Ing to a comprehensive survey COM
pleted by local railroad men. The
railroads will be called upon to pro-
vide about 3S.500 cars. the average ca
pacity of q car being 1900 bushels.
Virtually all the grain OF the Pacific
northwest except that needed for do
meetic consumption will move by rail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
ONLY BRITISH ENTER IRELAND
Persons Beyond the Seas Prohibited
From VISITING Isle.

London, Aug. 21.-By a new or
der in council the government is en-
powered under the defense of the
realm act to prohibit from enter
ing Ireland any person not a Brit
ish subject or who being a British
subject has since March 1, 1916, come
or may hereafter come to the United
Kingdom from parts beyond the seas"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
Queen Is Mexican Road Owner.

Mexico City. Aug. 1S,-Queen Mary
Of England will benefit by the return
of the Mexican railway between here
and Vera Cruz, which has been In the
control Of the constitutionalist au-
thorities for more than a year, to
the shareholders. Large stock hold
ings in the English company which
built and owns the railroad are cred
tied to the queens account. although
tho fact ia said not to have any bear.
ing on the decision of the Carranza
government to allow the company to
re-enter into possession Of the read.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
CHARGED with Enticinq Babies.

Council Bluffs, Iowa, Aug. Is. -
Gathering her seven small children
around her, Mrs. Evelyn Clark escaped
from a home for dependents. AKA fled
to the Iowa bluffs along the Missis-
sippi river. Police and sheriff's posse
secured the hills In the search Of her
for hours, and finally found her with
her baby In her arms, where she had
s.ainted after a lons climb. The other
youngsters we're huddied around her.
She now L. charged with "enticing.
taking away and decoying' the chs~
dren from the custody of the county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
MExICANs FIRE ON MILITIA
Over Hundred Shots Exchanged Across
Line, One Mile from Naco, Ariz.

Naco, Ariz, Aug. Glover a hun.
dred shots were exchanged across the
international line a mile west of here
between patrols belonging to the col,
ored militia troops from the District
of Columbia and a party ON the Next
can side. The militiamen say that
they halted some Mexicans who at
tempted to cross the line. In answer
to the challenge the Mexicans fired.
The only casualty was the wounding
of a Mexican.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
sailboat upset; Five Drown.

Gimli. Man., Aug. 19.-Five persons
were drowned in Lake Winnipeg when
q squat overturned their sailboat, it
was learned when a searching party
came on the boat floating bottomside
up. Lashed to the mast Of the craft
was the body of Alfred Bristow, one
of the victims.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
DEUTSCHLAND REACHES PORT
Gigantic Under-Sea Merchantmen
Eludes Allied Warships, According
to Report Via Geneva.

New York, Aug. 21.-A telegram re-
ceived from Berlin, via Geneva, says
that the German submarine Deutsch-
land has arrived safely at Bremen
from the United States.
The Deutschland sailed from Balti-
more for Germany on August 1 and
passed out TO sea the following day.
dropping out of sight of the Allied
warships which were awaiting her out
side the three-mile limit.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
GERMAN CROP REPORT GOOD
Country Is Assured of Supplies Of All
Food Necessaries for Another Year.

Berlin, Aug. 21.-(ViG Wireless.)-
A statement from the Office of Adolph
Won Botocki, president of the food reg
ulating board, say that information
now at hand gives assurances that this
years crops will be much in excess of
those of the last peace years. 1t de-
clares Germany is assured OF supplies
of AL food accessories for another
year.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
WORLD WHEAT SUPPLY LARGE
Almost IS Per Cent Less Than Last
Years, Rome Reports.

Rome, Aug. 21.-The International
Institute Of Agriculture reports that
with harvesting nearly completed In
most European countries, indications
are that the 1916 worlds wheat sup
ply will be almost 25 per cent less
than last years. II is pointed out,
however, that the new crop will be
nearly up to the average between
1900 and 1918.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

An adviser of mothers says: "AvoId
firing a volley of 'don'ts' at your chill
dren daily" Times must have
changed. 1t was always the dc" vol
ley that made US tired.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
BERLIN ADMITS FLEURY TAKEN
French Gain Ground on verdun Front,
War Office Announces.

Berlin, Aug. 21.-British attacks on
the Somme front were repulsed says
the official statement. On the Verduu
front the French penetrated the vii
lage of Fleury. The announcement
reads:
North Of the Somme the fighting
gradually decreased in intensity. Near
Ovilliers, hand-to-hand fighting con
tinued until evening. Northwest Of
Pozieres and on both sides of the
Foureaux wood isolated British at
tacks were repulsed."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
GERMAN SUBMARINES AND ENG,
LiSH SCOUT SHIPS CLASH IN
THE NORTH SEA, LONDON
REPORTS.
ONE U-BOAT SUNK; ANOTHER
IRAMMED, is BRITISH CLAIM
kaiser's Fleet Makes First Appear
ance Since Battle of JutIand-
Fifteen Warships Accom-
panied by Two Z~eppelins
Sighted by Trawlers. j

London, Aug. 22.-The German high
North sea and in a clash between Ger
man submarines and British scout
ships two British light cruisers were
sem to the bottom.
London reports hat one of the sub
marines was destroyed and that an
other was ramccd and possibly sunk.
This is the first appearance in the
North sea of strong German naval
forces since the battle of Jutland on
May 81.
The first news that the Germans had
left the shelter of their mine fields and
fortified bases was brought to Holland
by trawlers which reported sighting a
German squadron CT 10 warships, in
Guiding large cruisers.
Crews of Both Ships Saved. q
This fleet was accompanied by two
Zeppelins and was steering northwest
In the region Of White Bank.
The two British vessels lost were
the Nottingham and the Falmouth.
The crews of both the ships were
saved with the exception of 80 men,.
The Germans also claim to have
sunk a British destroyer and damaged
a battleship but this is denied in Lon
don. According to the British admir-
atty the German feet avoided an en-,
gagement with the main British FORCES
and returned to port when its scouts
reported the approach of strong Brit
ish ~squadrons.
According to an official announce
ment issued by the admiralty shortly
before midnight, one German sub
marine was destroyed by the British
while another was rammed and pos
sibly sunk. '
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

The man with a headful Of brains Is
usually too cautious to give his advice
ofhand. It Is the lazy man who has
the time and the tendency to pull the
trigger OF his conversation cash to sea
If IL Is loaded.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
ARMY EQUIPMENT LOST
IN TEXAS HURRICANE

. San Antonio, Texas, Aug. d.
government wireless from
= Brownsville said that General
" Parker, commanding, had ordered
. temporary abandonment Of all mil
. itary encampments. The wooden
: buildings Of the Iowa camp were
. blown down, the illinois camp was
= under water, the horses OF the
: Illinois guard suffered greatly
T" from exposure, much equipment
. had been lost and all roads were
= impossible.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

One of the leading teachers In the
New York university says 1t Is a
waste Of time to study the Constitu-
ton Of the United States. We never
suspected that many persons were
wasting their time In that direction.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Our idea of a serene nature Is that
of a q who would rather sit under
a tree of a summer afternoon and eat
a cold watermelon than play a game
of baseball.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

For thirst try an Ice cream soda,
and for the thirst induced by the soda
take buttermilk for the thirst subse-
quent to and dependent upon butter
milk try settler lemonade. and for the
drought that sets up get back to plain.
cool water again.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

One thing pleasant about tine sub
marine passenger transatlantic ocean
liner is the fact that 1t has no swim
ming tank and room for very little
caste.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

But for the very light and trivial
nature of their work. we suppose the
farmers would rear up and raise a
mighty racket for a 1S-hour day. But
farming Is fun
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Undersea liners may be safe. but
perhaps the scenery and the atmc-
sphere encountered are as monotor-
Gus and stale as are those Of city sub
ways.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

That proposition to teach children
voice culture will win supporters IL
It contemplates beginning at the mid
night squally aD.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

The doctrine that 1t Is more blessed
to give than to receive is never dis
puted. but the receivers never groan
as much as the givers do.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Whaleshins for women's shoes Is
the latest. And If they keep on going
up 1t will take a whole skin for u sin
gle pair, too.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

This much can be said for the plum
considered as something to eat-it has
n lovely fragrance and Its blossom Is
attractive.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Referring to the sports shirt, the
greatest outdoor sport of all Is to
keep a shirt clean Cor at least six
hours.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Another welcome novelty would be
the iced and we~ll-ventilated moving
picture drama.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

People who were kicking for some
hot weather are still kicking, but not
for the sarfe reason.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

creature who rocks the boat Is rap
idly becoming extinct.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

In some parts Of the country pros
perity is so prevalent that the man
who doesn't own a motor car Is pain
fully conspicuous.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

1t Is not often that a mans life en-
cores her husband when he says some
other woman is bewitchlngly beautiful.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

A Charleston hen hns laid an egg
with a bullet in II. Well. what would
you expect to find inside a shell?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

The fellow who has neither the Job
nor the responsibility always knows
now to do the thing right.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

AS war heroes are giving legs to
each other, the rext thing In order is
to lay down their arms.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Anyhow, our aeroplane feet does
not confront the danger of colliding
with Itself.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

A snob Is n person with a mere trace
Of brains and a little bunch of money
that somebody else earned.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

If watermelons were spiritual food,
1t would be M trouble 10 get people
to heaven.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Even II beauty is only skin deep. n
beautiful girl Is not ambitious for a
skin that Is as thick as an elephants.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

The man who is always assured that
he Is right before going ahead soon
becomes ''sot" In his ways.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
One of the best possible places TO
enjoy q vacation Is somewhere else.

What has become of the old-fashion-
ed steer that grew the cheaper cuts?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24
Philippines Bin Is Almost a law.

Washington, Aug. 19.-The Philip
pines bill, granting an increased meas
ure of independence, passed the House
today, "a to 81.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

A year ago 1t was going 10 be a
drive" Now II Is just n ''push."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-08-24

Some people enjoy the hot weather
and others talk about II.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21

POLES

A sumputu0us graceful and gor- geous dancing aggregation is at Polls theatre today. The Russian Ballet is universally known. Coming to this country over a year ago with Maurice Karsakon and Mme. Theresa Yesac. it startled the entire classic-loving public and has now completed tour of the west. It comes to Bridgeport for the first three days of the week and Poli patrons will be given first chance to see this most graceful, beautiful and highly costumed pro- duction. Both Maurice Karsakoff and Theresa Yesac will be included in the big cast.
 N Clifford Bruce. the popular leading man of stock productions, once more appears in Bridgeport. not in person but at support to that eminent actor, Edmund Breese. in a five-reel Metro wonder play entitled "The Weakness of Strength"
 A new Pathe Weekly news offering 3s being shown today, featuring all the leading events of this country and Europe in pictorial form.
 The Olympic Trio of athletes, the only parallel bar act in vaudeville of fers Anton Helda,. the all-around Olympic games champion to the close view of Bridgeport audiences.
 Other acts of vaudeville, included on big program are Dorothy Bren- nan, the charming comedienne: Jack Bernett. the Kipling of the keyboard. and Roy and Arthur in the comedy act. What Do We Care for China ?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21

but he was not discouraged, and in 1907 and again the following year Gully fought and defeated Bob Greg son, and was recognized as champion of England. Having reached, the top, he retired from the ring, and became a bookmaker. He won large sums on the racetrack, invested his winnings in coal lands. and became immensely rich. In 1882 he was elected to the British Parliament, being the only
 pugilist who ever sat in that august assemblage of lawmakers. Gully lived
 to the age of 86, dying in 1863 at his beautiful country seat, Corking Hall.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21
PLAZA.

Showing with striking vividness actual scenes of border troubles. how Mexican bandit raids really happen and what they are like, Lieut. Dan ny, U. s. Az Triangle accomplish ment vii be shown at the Plaza thrice daily, for the first half of the week, commencing with today's matinee. .Lieut. Danny, U. s. A" is a war play of a melo-dramatic type, piles thrill upon thrill in rapid succession and excites interest to the highest possible degree. It features hand- rome William Desmond and Enid 7iarkey and is in five acts. It is a rIay every red-blooded American should see and there should be ser .ias of crowded houses in session at the Plaza during its showing.
 The Top of the World Dancers" 'sn aggregation of skilled terpsichor- can artists in a revue of dances old .Rnd new that will appeal to the most discriminating will headline the vs udevi1Ie attractions.
 Farrell Taylor and company in their uproariously funny offering of nonsense entitled Eleven Dollars" have been carded for an important spot and it is sure bet that the pop ular playhouse will, to use the thea trical phrase, fairly rock with glee.
 The Amazon Trio have a singing offering that is the acme of class as far as singing fantasies go. Each member of the act is endowed with a beautifully toned voice of cultured Dtrength and the repertoire is a treat.
 Completing the vaudeville is more dancing with Tom Almondlfa corn- rany as the. executors this time. Tom Almond and company is a novelty dancer of fame and his offering will purely be received with unfefgned de- light by every advocate of the pouular craze.
 lt A two part Keystone comedy, a sew one with many unusual laugh creating qualities, fills out the remain lrs spot. lfse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21
DREAMS OF HIS ARREST,
 ADMITS F. 0. ROBBERY

Charleston, w. Va. Aug. 21-De- claring that he had robbed the post office at Slab Fork, near Coburn. w. Va, in 1914, but now wanted to pay the penalty, Charles Kunico, 20, sur- rendered himself to the local federal authorities. He declared that he de- cided to give himself up after drem- ing that he had been arrested. He said he walked more than 100 miles through the mountains in order to reach Charleston.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21
ITALIAN WAR PICTURES

As the invited guests of the Italian Red Cross subcommittee of Bridge port, city officials. police, members of the press the Italian consulate of New Haven and others of prominence will witness special production to- morrow morning at the Lyric theatre, sf fhe Italian war pictures which are heraaded as the most picturesque mo- lion pictures that have come from Europe since the war started.
 "On the Italian Battle Field" is the pame of the first war pictures re- leased in the United States by the Italian government and will be pro- duced in this city under the auspices cf the local committee of the Italian 1sed Cross at the Lyric for four after ncons and evenings beginning We'd nesday of this week. The prices will be popular and the proceeds will go to the war sufferers efas
 Tfghting in the Aips as depicted iK
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-08-21
ANNIVERSARIES
 OF RING BATTLES

17S3-John Gully, one of the few heayyweight champions who ever re- tired undefeated, born at Wick, Glou- cestershire, Eng He was the son of butcher, who kept shop in Bristol, hot bed of British pugilism at that period. His father died when he was in his teens, and the boy and his mother tried to continue the business, but failed. At 22 Gully wen to Lon- don, where he was arrested for debt, and thrown into prison. His release was secured by Hen Pearce, "the Game Chicken" then the champion. and although firm friends the two soon met in the ring. Gully took a hard drubbing from his benefactor.