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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
MYSTERY In
CABLE Line
DISCOVERED
Excitement Reigns at State
Pier in New London AS
Tug Boat Picks Up Heav-
ily Insulated Wire in
Harbor.
Reports That Mine Had
Been Discovered Rouses
Citv-Officials Are Silent
-Interned Steamer Is
Nearby.

New London, April 2 Con-
siderable excitement was caus-
ed here today by the spreading
of the report that q cable had
been picked up in the vicinity
of the German steamer Willie
had, which is lying at the state
pier in East New London.
Some of the reports were to
the effect that a mine had been
discovered under the Thames
river bridge.
Those who know anything about
the affair are very reticent but it was
stated on good authority today that a
river tug picked up a single line ca
BILE, heavily insulated, near the state
pier, while graphing along the bot
tom Sunday.
In an attempt to get the cable to
the surface it was broken and conse-
uuently the connections were not dis
closed. Today two small boats are
graphing for the cable. Last night
an extra police guard was placed at
the pier and it is being maintained to-
day.
Submarine D-1 from the local base
is at the pier and several sailors are
on duty. A conference was held last
might at which, an attempt was made
to discover what the nature of the
cable was and to ascertain II any such
wire had ever been placed in the river
for commercial purposes. Several
pieces of the cable are being exhibited
about the city.
There is a great amount Of secrecy
at the pier In regard to what has
been discovered and none Of the off,
cials seem willing to state at whose
suggestion the graphing was done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02

every American citizen may throb
with patriotic feeling af-s hat a
united people may rally around our
President and hold up his hand in
every measure deemed necessary to
protect the lives of American citizens
and safeguard our inheritance
Nearly the entire Senate member
ship was present when Vice Presi-
dent Marshall called for order and,
after teh invocation the Presidents
proclamation calling the extraordin-
ary session was read.
In the Senate thee haplain also
referred to the problems confronting
Congress.
"Amid the confusion and violence
of the world today we cannot know
the things that may shortly come to
pass" he prayed. LEAD us, Oh God,
through the darkness until the day
dawns and shadows flee away. Grant
us courage to defend the truth. At
this critical time in thes history of our
country lead these, Thy servants in
plain path and inspire them with
lofty principles"
Senator Johnson of California was
sworn in.
The Senate after being in session
about 10 minutes, recessed to await
organization of the House. Senators
Martin and Gallinger, the two party
leaders, were appointed to act with a
House committee in notifying Presi-
dent Wilson that Congress is ready to
receive a communication from him.
In moving for a recess until p. M,
Senator Martin said:
II understand there is a strong
probability that the House will perfect
it's organization by o'clock, and the
President will be pleased to address a
joint session as soon as it is complete
Speaker Clark was placed in nomi-
nation for the speakership by Repre-
sentative Schall Of Minnesota, a pro-
gressive.
Republican Leader Mann was nonli-
mated for speaker by Representative
Green of Massachusetts and seconded
by Representative Lenroot of Wiscon-
sin.
BaIloting began shortly before one
O'Clock. The voting occupied about so
minutes.
Representative Clark was reelected
speaker of the House of Representa-
tives by a vote of PIT to EOS, the RON
call disclosed.
The text of the Flood resolution, de-
c1aring a state of war to exist between
the United States and Germany, as
drafted for submission to the House,
follows:
Whereas, the recent course of the
imperial German government is in fact
nothing less than war against the
government and people of the United
States, and
Resolved by the. Senate and House
Of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled,
that the state of belligerency between
the United States and the imperial
German government which has been
thrust upon the United States is here
by declared and,
THAT the President he and lie is
hereby authorized to take immediate
steps not only to put the country in
thorough state of defense, but also to
exert all of its power and employment
OF It's resources to carry on war
against the imperial German govern
metn and to bring the conflict to a
successful termination
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
HELD FOR THEFT ATTEMPT

William Cobb. colored, a Water
street habitue, who is alleged to have
attempted to rob Pendaris Tekou.os,
as the latter entered his home in
Chapel street, shortly after midnigh.
this morning, was held in bonds Of
$1,000 for the May term Of the super
ior court by Judge Frederic Bartlett
in The city court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
BERLIN REPORTS BATTLE

Berlin, April 2, by wireless to Say
begun yesterday be-
tween the British and German forces
south of Arras, on the road to Cam
brai, and on both banks of the river
Somfne west Of ST. Quentin, were fur
ther developed this morning, says the
official statement issued today by the
German army headquarters staff The
British forces, the announcement adds,
suffered considerable losses, and only
gained ground where the German
troops gave way under orders.
On both sides of the Oise-Aisne
canal and on the highlands Of Vregny,
it is announced, the French made
some advance under heavy losses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
Salary Increase For
City Officials Will
I Be Urged In Council

If the caucus Of the Republican al
dermen which wili>be called before the
meeting Of the common council this
evening, endorses the proposed in
creases in the salaries of the city Of
fcials will be recommended. as fol-
lows:
Mayor, from $4,000 to $5,0oo...
City clerk, $4,000 to $4,000.
Assistant city clerk, s1,500 to
$1,000.
Tax collector, $2,500 to $4,000.
Assistant tax collector, $1,000 to
$1,S00.
Town clerk, $4,000 to $4,000.
Assistant town clerk, s1,500 to
$1,800.
No increases will be recommended
for The city auditor or his assistants,
city engineer or assistants, clerk of the
board of contract and supply or any
other city official except those men
toned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
AMBASSADOR PENFIELD
May BRING here PEACE
PROPOSAL FROM VIENNA

London, April 2.-The recent inter-
view with Count Czernin, the Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, in which
he declared that the proposal of the
Central empires for peace confer
ence still held good, is considered by
the Berlin socialist. newspaper Vor-
waerts as 'almost a peace offer,' says
Central News dispatch from AM
Sterdam today.
The newspaper, it is added, believes
that the impending visit to America. OF
the American ambassador at Vienna,
Frederic c. Penfield, is not altogether
unconnected with Count Czernin's
statement
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02


for a session generally agreed to be
the most momentous in the history OF
The republic.
President Wilson, ready with his ad-
dress which it is believed will ask Con-
gress to declare that a state of war
already exists between the United
States and Germany, waited only for
the organization Of the House of Rep
resentatives. AS Congress assembled
it was likely that should the organiza-
ton proceedings in the House be COM
pleted by 3 o'clock the President
would make his address today. Should
the House organization encounter
some unlocked for delay the President
is expected to make his address to-
morrow.
Democratic leaders got word from
the White House to hurry the organ
iza+ion as much as possible All
plans had been made on the expecta-
ton that the President would speak
tomorrow, but the leaders promised
to do all they could to meet his wish
to speak today.
Congress assembled with a majority
openly in favor of declaration of
state of war, If not actually agdeclara-
ton of war.
Beset on one side by large delega-
tions of pacifists praying for peace and
besieged on the other by large num-
bers of ''patriotic pilgrims who de-
mand the country's entrance into the
war. Congress waited to hear the Pres
ident outline the long history OF Ger
an aggressions against American lives
and rights and the predatory violence
of her submarines.
The capitol was arrayed In a war
snirit as Congress assembled. The
pacific delegations, wearing Whlte
bands on their sleeves and white
streamers across their breasts, parad-
cd the sidewalks in numbers, filled the
House and Senate galleries and made
calls on their congressman. They
moved about without demonstration
and there were few evidences OF nos
tility against them.
The patriotic pilgrims" were hard
to distinguish among thousands OF
citizens who went about the DAY
work wearing American flags. The
national colors fluttered from build
ings. automobile and almost every
point of vantage.
Chairman Simmons of the Senate
finance committee conferred with
Secretary McAdoo on the amount of
money needed Immediately by the
government. It was agreed not to go
into details until after Congress takes
action defining the attitude of the
United States and then Secretaries
McAdoo, Baker and Daniels will again
discuss the question with Senator
Simmons and also with House leaders
Senator Simmons said he thought
the credit to be granted to the Presi-
dent by Congress should be a large
one. The amount fixed, he added,
would not mean that all Of it was to
be used or that much more might not
be asked for later.
Senator Simmons said there was no
longer any doubt that war with Ger
many would be declared to exist al
though the form of the resolution had
not been determined upon.
The House session opened with
Clerk South Trimble presiding until
organization was perfected.
The chaplain included in his prayer
a plea for patriotism.
Diplomacy has failed" he prayed
.'Mordl' suasion has failed. Appeals
to reason and justice have been swept
aside.
1--WE abhor war and love peace, but
if war has been or shall be forced
upon us, we pray that the heart OF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
TWO SEEK DIVORCE.

Anna Lynch Of this city has
brought divorce proceedings in the
superior court against Harry B. Lynch
Of Chicago. She alleges infidelity and
names Margaret Stewart as core
spondent. The couple were married
Jan. 1, 1911. Another divorce action
filed today was brought by Joseph F.
Flan of this city against Gertrude
Schraeder Elan of Buffalo, N. Y The
charge is habitua1 intemperance. The
couple were married March 10. 1916.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
LINER ADRIATIC SAFE

New Yrk, April 2--The White Star
liner Adriatic arrivdl4 safely at a
British port last night, according to
advices received here today. She left
here March II with 65 passengers Of
whom six were Americans, members
of a Harvard surgical unit on their
way to France.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
SENATOR LODGE,
AGED 81, MAULS
A CONSTITUENT
Bay State Solon, Called
Coward" Shows He Can
Handle Mitts.
PUTS PACIFIST
FLAT ON FLOOR
After the Senator Finishes,
Capital Resident Takes
Few Wallops.

Washington, April "A personal
encounter between Senator Lodge or
Massachusetts and Alexander Bann-
wart of Dorchester, Mass, in which
the senator knocked his opponent
down, occurred today in the corridors
Of the capitol.
Bannwart with the Rev. Paul Harris
Drake of Christ church, Dorchester,
and several other men and women Of
pacifist delegations, called Senator
Lodge to the door Of his committee
room and asked him to vote against a.
declaration Of war with Germany
Senator Lodge replied that If Presi-
dent Wilson asked for such a declara-
tion he certainly would support 1t.
THAT is cowardice,' retorted one OF
the group.
National degeneracy is worse than
cowardice," replied the Massachusetts
senator.
"You are a coward said Bann-
wart.
You are a lar,'' retorted Senator
Lodge.
2 Bannwart advanced and struck the
senator, who then, despite his 67 years,
launched a blow that sent Bannwa.rt
sprawling on the hard tiles ofsthe cor
ridor.
Bannwart and several of his friends
were taken in charge by the capitol
police.
Bannwart told the capitol police he
was notf the aggressor and contended
that Senator Lodge struck the first
blow. In other respects his story did
not differ greatly from that told by
employees Of the senator's office.
After Senator Lodge finished with
the nacif1st, David B. Herman OF this
city stepped in and according to spec
tators punlmelled Bannwart, cutting
several gashes in his forehead and
spreading blood over his face.
Bannwart was taken to police sta
ton with directions that charge Of
assault on Senator Lodge be preferred
against him. The others Of the group
were allowed to go.
Senator Lodge appeared on the floor
when the Senate met and apparently
was none the worse for his encounter.
Scores of Senators went over to the
Massachusetts, senator's desk and
shook hands with him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
Unfavorable Report
on Bill Favored bv
Hydraulic Company
Especial to The Farmer)

NDPOCIe11 co 7 IIIC It al IIISI
y Hartford, April 2-An unfavorable
report was received in the Senate to-
day from the committee on fish and
game, on the bill favored by the
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co., which
would prohibit fishing and hunting
on territory adjacent to Hydraulic
Co. property and fishing in tributaries
OF waters connected with it's system.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
FORMER BALL PLAYER.

Boston April 2.-Alexander Bann-
wart. who was knocked down by SEN
ator Lodge in the capitol at Washing
ton today, left here last night with a
party of thirty pacifists to work
against the possible declaration of
war.
He formerly was a baseball player,
having been a member Of the Lowell
club of the old New England league,
and played under the name Of AL
Winn. Later he owned the Lowell
franchise and was identified in a man
agerial capacity with other baseball
organizations in eastern Massachu-
setts. Last year he was secretary of
a. Woodrow Wilson independence
league. Recently he has taken an ac-
tive part in a number Of peace meet
ings.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
FRENCH TOWNS
ARE TAKEN BY
BRITISH ARMY
Croisilles Captured After
Desperate Resistance By
the Germans.

London, April 2.-The British have
captured Croisilles after desperate
defense by the Germans, Reuters cor
respondent at British headquarters re-
ports.
nies also have been captured by the
British, who took some prisoners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
TURKS LOSE 5000

London, April 2, p. m.-Andrew
Bonar Law, member of the British war
council, today stated in the House Of
Commons that the total casualties suf-
fered by the Turks in the battle of
GAIA in Palestine were 5000. The
total number of British killed, he add
ed, was less than 400.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
BREAKS COURT RECORD

A record for the total number of
cases to be tried in the city court was
established today by Judge Frederic
Bartlett. The session lasted until at
ter 1 o'clock and 96 cases weyA 49,
posed Nk
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
GIRLS WORK AT NAVY YARD.

Boston, April 2-The telephone
Switchboard at the Boston navy yard
was operated today by girls for the
first time. They took the place of
marines who were assigned to other
duty.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
AMBASSADOR EXPECTS
TO RETURN TO POST
IN VIENNA AT ONCE

Vienna, Saturday, March 81, via
London, April 2-The American am
bassador, Frederic G. Penfield, coma
frmed today the impression here that
he expects to return to Vienna as
quickly as possible after a visit to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
MORE GUARD
ARE ORDERED OUT

Washington, April 2-The War department today called
into the Federal service the following National Guard organz
tons for police purposes:
Second West Virginia infantry Fourth Virginia infantry
and Battery D. field artillery Virginia.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
HOME GUARDS TO DRILL

The Home Guards will drill at the
State Armory tomorrow evening a. 8
'o' clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
DEC CLARATION OF WAR INEVITABLE, BELIEF
AS PRESIDENT ADDRESSES CONGRESS TODAY:
HOUSE is ORGANIZED WITH CLARK SPEAKER

Resolutions Are Prepared for Introduction in
House Organization is Quickly Perfected
With Champ Clark's Reelection, So That
President Might Place Before Congress His
War Message ACTION on Recommendations
of President is Expected Immediately
triotic Demonstration as Congress Meets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
THE WEATHER.

Rain and warmer tonight; Tuesday
partly cloudy and cooler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-02
RECRUITING is HALTED

Chicago April 2On orders from Washington General Ber
commanding the Central department. u A. today instruct
ed that temporary halt be called in recruiting for National
Guard regiments.
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BIG WAR CONVENTION.
Addison County Furnishes Large Audi.
ence at Middlebury Meeting.

Middlebury. Oct. 16.-The Middlebury
opera house was packed to the doors by
an audience gathered from all parts Of
the county, to take part in the war con-
vention. Besides Middlebury. large num-
bers came from the towns Of Bridport,
Cornwall. Weybridge. New Haven, Sails
bury. Ripton, Bristol, Whiting and YER
gennes. There were no sessions Of the
school and college and most of the stores
and other business places were closed dur
ing the exercises.
President John M. Thomas Of Middlebury
College presided. The veterans of the
Civil and Spanish American WarS were
called to take front seats before the meet
ing opened. The speakers who took the
places Of those announced were given lib
eral applause The speakers were Joseph
E. O'Toole, assistant secretary of the Uni
ted States Senate at Washington. d. c..
Prof William B. Guthrie. professor Of po-
litical economy in the College of the City
of New York, the Hon. Newton w. Gil
bert. former governor Of the Philippine is
lands. and Charles Bigelow Of Washing
ton. representative Of Food Administrator
Herbert Hoover. At the close Of the
meeting Postmaster Allen T. Calhoun was
introduced and in little speech present.
ed from the United States treasury depart
ment a war service medal to the boy
scouts who had done the best work in
selling Liberty Loan bonds of the first
issue. The lucky boy was Hugh Atwood
Of Middlebury. Of Boy Scout Camp No. 5.
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WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS.
Quarterly District Meeting Held in
This City Tuesday.

The quarterly district meeting of the
Woman's Relief Corps was held Tuesday
at Stannard Memorial hall. The floor of
the hall was occupied by about 20 dele
gates who attended from the six chapters
which comprise the district These are:
Burlington. st. Adams, Hinesburg. Under
hill. Bristol and Essex Junction. Mrs
Nellie c. Crowley Of Rutland. president
of the district. was present and presided
over the ritual work which was exempli-
fed in full form. the degree work being
carried out by the local team under the
direction Of Mrs. w. S. Phelps president
of the Stannard corps. In addition to the
ritual and degree work. routine business
was transacted and Mrs. Crowley made
her regular inspection Of the local or
ganization.
The rooms were effectively decorated
with the national colors. with the ma.
tional emblem conspiciously prominent
During the noon hour bountiful luncheon
was served In the dining room.
Besides the delegates there was a large
attendance of local corps members and
their friends provided a large audience
for the impressive ritual which was car
ried out.
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DIES DRAWING WHEAT.
Allen Greeley, IS. Found Dead a. Load
Enters BrOther.in.Law's Yard.

Waterbury. Oct. l1.-Allen Greeley.
aged 55 years. was found dead this af-
ternoon on load Of India wheat. He
had been drawing his wheat from his
farm. a few miles from this village. to
the home Of his brother-in law, Frank
Dibell. for threshing. At $3.50 the load
drew into the yard. and Mr.. Greeley
did not descend. Men on the place
climbed on to the load and found the
body. Selectman Robinson and DR.. H.
d. Hopkins were called. Heart dis
ease is thought to have caused his
death. although it was not known that
he had suffered with 1t.
He was born on the farm where he
was living at the time of his death.
the son OF George and Josephine (May)
Greeley. He is survived in his family
by two sisters, and one brother. Mary,
Mrs Dibell. and Mrs. Martha Greeley
Chandler Of Waterford. Me-. and Orlow
Greeley of Windsor He was a mem
Der of the Methodist Church and Of
Winooski Lodge, No. ~. A. F. & A. NJ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-18
s3,0OO,0O0,000FOR
WAR SINCE JULY |
Nearly 100000 More Than
Observation-Disclosures
Advanced to Allies.

Washington. Oct. Achievement OK
penditures since the beginning Of the As
cal year July 1 are nearing the 5000, OO0,-
900 mark. The total, reported on the daily
treasury statement Of yesterday. was 81
921. 075,S41. This is nearly $s00,OOo,0OO more
than receipts during this PERIOD includ-
ing that portion of the first Liberty Loan
paid since the fiscal year began.
The greatest single item of expenditure
was $1,571, 100000 advanced to the allies.
Ordinary MISUNDERSTANDING mill
tary and naval expenditures and the cost
thus far of the shipbuilding and aircraft
production programs-totalled $1.09076,5il.
A total of $3.50. III. 722 had been expended In
the retirement of short time certificates of
Indebtedness.
Receipts from ordinary sources includ-
ing the income tax paid, for the most
part just before the end of the fiscal year,
customs receipts and taxes on liquors,
beer. tobacco and other direct taxes,
totaled 1858 6i2, 595 total of s512, GA, 906 on
the first Liberty Loan was paid in this
fiscal year, while $4,000 600 was realized
through the issuance of short time
certificates of indebtedness which will
have to be retired out of second Liberty
bond receipts
Receipts and expenditures for the CORE.
spending period last year were $500. 529, 36(
and $500, 503, 2S5, respectively or about one.
tenth of this years figures.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-18
EXPERT TESTIMONY IN
RUTLAND CONTRACT CASE
Genuinesss of Signatures to Old Docu-
ment Strong Point in Issue.

Va SA8hatuENb W VIII DOcue
ment Strong Point In Issue.
Rutland, Oct 16.-While no direct
charges have as yet been made the evil
dence in the chancery case of the Ver-
mont Marble company vs. George P.
Eastman and Percival w. Clement
which Ia on trial before Judge Fish
here. indicates that the lawyers for the
Vermont Marble company are making
every effort to prove forgeries in the
contract at issue in the case.
The contract, which is in the nature
Of an agreement concerning the quar-
rying of marble at West Rutland. is
claimed to have been drawn up in 1892,
turning up unexpectedly in July. 1917,
or three months before its expiration.
Almost the entire day to-day was TAX
en- up with the examination of a Mr.
Mehl. an expert for many years in the
employ OF the Hammond Typewriter
company. The Vermont company claim
that the agreement was written on a
Hammond machine and Mr. Mehl de-
clared that none with type like that in
the body Of the agreement was manu-
featured until 1898. Books Of the
Hammond company containing samples
of the writing of hundreds of machines
made in the COS were used as evidence.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-10-18
Seek to Fill Barss' Place.

Montpelier, Oct. 1.-THE matter of
selecting superintendent to succeed
j. n. Barnes at the State Industrial
school was not disposed Of at the meet
ing OF the board of control Saturday
morning because the director Of State
institutions. ]. e. Weeks. had not COM
pleted his investigation of the men
from whom he will make selection to
fill the vacancy. 1t Is a difficult mat
ter at this season of the year to and
a man who IL a good executive as well
as a good man for the other depart
ments in the institution. Mr.. Weeks
was in Massachusetts, last week, where
he met men who had been recommended
to him.