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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
WAR REVENUE BILL INCREASED BY BILLION; HEATED OPPOSITION
 TO ADMINISTRATION VANlSHES

Washington, May 1.-The storm of criticism of government executive de- partments which engaged the senate many hours yesterday during consid- eration of the, s3. 390, 900, ,O0O war bud- get bill, seemed to have passed today. ton measure would be rushed along to passage.
 The vehemence of the attacks was still the subject of much comment today. The council, of national de- fense, it's advisory committee and elab- crate system of subsidiary committees of civilians received a large share of criticism from the senators on the ground that the organization had usurped authority.
 Democratic Leader Kitchin an- had notified him that it would be nec- essary to raise $2,245,00e.000 instead of $1,300,000,0 900 by the war revenue bill now under debate. He urged support of the new proposals to raise the income surtax increases on sums above $40,OOO, as now contained in the bill, By one-fourth-
 The bill as reported to the house was estimated to raise between $1, ,0O0,- 600 and s2,00o, 100000, which was expected to defray one-half of the ex. penses of the first year of the war. ,ss
 Kitchin's announcement was great surprise When the movement to tn- crease the income taxes was-s -sfazsed'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Hatters Strike Tn Danbury Shops Where
 Label Is Withdrawn

Danbury,l May 17-The union label of the United Hatters of North Amer ica was withdrawn today from the factories of the Frank H. Lee Hat Co. and the S. A. G. Hat Co. as re- suit of differences that have develop ed over the manner of framing the new wage schedule in the hat indus try. Part of the employees of the Lee factory, numbering about 1000, have stopped work and the others are to do so this afternoon. All the en- ployes of the s. A. G. Co. are out. A conference between the Lee company and it's employees is to be held to- morrow.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

yesterday by. Representative Lenroot of Wisconsin. Republican, and Repre- sentative Sherley of Kentucky. Demo crat, MT. Kitchin fought 1t vigorously. Yesterday the insurgents were suc- cessful, nevertheless, in getting in an increase on the surtax on incomes be- tween s40,000 and s60,000. Immedi- ately after Kitchin's announcement today they ren newed their efforts and Lenroot introduced an amendment to increase the proposed surtaxes on in- comes between $60.000 and sS0,000 from Il to 13.754 per cent.
 T do not see,'' replied MT. Kitchin, "how any member of the ways and means committee can oppose this proposed tax"
 Representative Fscrdney of Michi- gan, Republican member of the com mittee, continued his opposition to further income tax increases and urged a stamp tax on checks instead. Mr. Fordney said he believed in comes should be heh in reserve for later taxation if necessary. A
 Array Bill Awaits Senate
 The army war bill lacked only the senate's approval of the conference report before being ready for Presi- dent Wilson's signature. The house yesterday accepted the conference re- prot, with it's provision for $s0 mini mum monthly pay for enlisted men. and the senate was expected to take ffssz,,an zEedsau or tom OTroyy
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Hartford, May 17-When the
 excise bill reached the senate a
 motion to indefinitely postpone :. made by Senator Brooks was
 carried, killing the proposition
 to give the governor control over
 the liquor traffic.
 Hartford, May 1.-The branch of the general assembly this afternoon. 126 to no, adopted an amended ex- else bill giving the governor discre- tionary control over the sale of in- toxicating liquors in Connecticut dur ing. the war period. The senate will act on this measure later.
 One of the incidents of the closing session of the legislature was the, rel ceipt of eight veto messages from Gov. Holcomb.
 The final adjournment probably will not come before late in the day.
 Gov. Holcomb nominated John R. Booth of Danbury to be judge Of the Fairfield county common pleas court vice Judge Scott.
 The appropriation committee re. commended that the mothers pension bill be referred to the next general assembly. Senator Klett had this matter temporarily tabled.
 Gov. Holcomb vetoed a $4,000 ap- propriations for, Taylors legislative history.
 The governor also vetoed house bill GOA, ian act amending an act con- corning vaccination of school chill dren."
 The governor in returning House
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
DISMISS CASSIDY, FIREMAN, ON CHARGE
 OF INSUBORDINATION

Charged with insubordination, Will liam B. Cassidy, hoseman in the fire department, living at 691 Ellsworth street, was last night tried before the board of commissioners and dismissed from the service. Charges of intoxi- cation added to the subordination charge were not sustained by evid- ence introduced at the trial.
 Cassidy who has been on the fire fighting force of ths city only six months was alleged to have visited the home of Raymond HaIlock, 102 Or gan street on the night of April 26 and to have created a disturbance. He was ordered to remain at his home on the following night. Chief Daniel E. Johnson found that his order had been disobeyed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
GERMANS BEGIN TO REGISTER IN FEDERAL OFFICE Bridgeporters Who Are Alien Enemies Thus May
 Remain In City. OTHERWISE THEY ARE SUBJECT TO ARREST Scores of Germans Included in First Mornings Work
 of Marshal.

Twenty German residents of Bridge port hatd appeared at room in the Federal building by noon. today to apply for permits to remain in this city during the war. Deputy Marshal Shannon was at the office bright and early this morning and although 1t had been announced that applications would not be taken today, it was found that matters had been cleared up So we'll that those who came in to make application were taken care of. Those who came had their three small photographs ready which must be sent with the application to Hartford.
 Through the Manufacturers asso- citation, all concerns in the city have been notified to have all alien Ger mans in their employ come to the headquarters in the federal building during the next few days.
 All alien Germans not employed in these factories are requested by the Department of Justice to call at the headquarters beginning on Monday. All who cone must be sure to have their three small photographs. 5
 The office will be open from a. m. until i D. m. and from 2 until 5:30 p. m. daily. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings it will also be OpC1l IINuI { uAell y p.
 It should be understood that the permits are not issued immediately. The applications are forwarded to United States Marshal Chesterfield Middlebrook. Investigation of the ap- plication is then made by the bureau of investigation and the local police and if nothing suspicious is found, the permit is mailed directly to the ap- phcant from Hartford.
 There are about 4s0 Germans in Bridgeport who will be required to have permits. Throughout Fairfield county there are about 1000 alien en- en1ies and when Deputy Marshal Shannon has completed his work in Bridgeport arrangements will be made to have him visit the larger towns o1 the county to receive applications.
 Under the Presidents proclamation all alien enemies (male subjects over IA years of age of a. government at war with the United States), are not allowed to reside, work or come with iA one-half mile of a factory directly or indirectly making ammunition or supplies of any krfds for the United States government. The department kof justice, however, is authorized to issue permits to certain alien enemies permitting them within the zone, where they see fit. Tn view of the fact that in every part of Bridgeport there are factories doing government work, the half mile limits intersect so as to make the whole of Bridgeport a re- stricted zone. Any German not a citiezn of the United States who is found in Bridgeport after June 1 without 8 permit may be arrested Such an arrest will not entail any R1~. h. 4o, an appeal or the furnishing of bonds for appearance for trial
 If the government authorities believe it is for the best interests of the coun- try, the aliens will be kept in jail dur. ing the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
MUSIC MASTERS MIND AFFECTED
 SINCE KILLING

Declaring that Ferdinand Laudiatti is in such condition that he cannot talk with his lawyers, counsel for the alleged slayer of Ernest Pompo ap- pared before Judge Greene in the criminal superior court this afternoon and asked for a postponement of the trial. The court ordered the case continued until the September term.
 Laudatu is charged with killing Pomp, his father-in-law, as a result of a family dispute in Stamford. Lau- datti lives in New Haven, where he taught music. Since he was held by Coroner Phelans finding Laudatti's physical condition has become rapidly become worse. His lawyers say he is unable to talk or even write, now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
CAUGHT IN ACT,
 ALLEGED DIP IS
 HELD FOR TRIAL

Andrew Corivno, of 52 Edwin street, who was arrested last night at Main chase, charged with attempting to pick the pocket of John Passolusis, of New York, who was walking in Main street, was bound over in bonds of s1 GOO for the September term of the superior court, by Judge Frank Will der this morning.
 The defendant, who is reported to have been accompanied last night by two companions, is alleged to have tried to steal wallet containing SIG from Passolusis' hip pocket The lat ter claims he caught Corivno's hand and that the latter broke away and ran. This is the fourth time CoriYno has ibeen arrested charged with pick. ing pockets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
WOULD HASTEN ]. DISPOSITION OF /,
 SLAvER'S CASE

Prosecuting Attorney Alexander Delaney, after the close of the morn ing session of the city court, stated his intention of applying for a bench warrant for the purpose of having F1orio Carillo, alleged white shaver, tried by. the present term of the su- perior court.
 Carillo was held in bonds of $3,500 for the September term of the super for court by Judge Frank Wilder in the city court this morning. It is alleged that he lived on the proceeds earned by Mrs. Nicholas Disesa, lead ing a life of shame. The husband of the latter was sent to jail six months ago charged with the same offence as Cartllo, on the testimony of another woman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Submarines and Mines
 In Atlantic
Wreckage Discovered Off Cape Hatteras by Skipper of Danish Ship Leads to Belief That Ship Was Mined.
Periscope of Submarine Sighted Just Before Sub merging = Thought to Have Been That of Mine Layer.

New York, May 1.-The skipper of a Danish steamer which arrived here today with sugar from Cuba, had a mystery story to tell, involving the possible presence of a submarine and a mine off Cape Hatteras.
 His ship was 3S miles north by eas, from Diamond Shoal Hghtship on May IS, the captain said, when wreckage was sighted For 30 miles this ex- tended, casks and white painted boards and other debris, indicating that vessel had met violent end.
 A cylindrical tank six feet long and foot in diameter, galvanized. with peculiar end attachments and with a small chain on the top surface. att tracted the captains attention and he steered toward it An officer sight ed about that time what appeared to be a spar sticking about IS inches out of the water. As the Danish vessel neared it, the object slowly suhmerg- ed. Some distance to starboard a British steamer was proceeding north ward The Danish skipper suspected that he might be in the presence of a mine laying submarine which, hay- ing destroyed one vessel, was lying in wait for the Briton to starboard and he at once ordered full steam ahead and fled from the vicinity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Record Shipment of Wine Reaches Local
 Port From Italy

The largest consignment of wine ever received in this city from abroad, arrived this morning from Italy when $500 gallons of the liquor was brought in for local dealer. The wine in "A barrels, had come safely through the war zone. Despite the present great risk, the dealer had taken the chance of having the wine sent without insuring it. The varfe- ties of wine were Marsela, Moscato, Passipo. Malzasia and Bardera.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
SUSPEND JAIL SENTENCE FOR MOTORIST BLAMED
 FOR DEATH OF WOMAN

As a result of the joy ride in which Nellie Pickett of this city lost her life, Thomas Esposito, a New Haven mo- torist, was fined $200 and sentenced to jail for six months by Judge Greene in the criminal superior court this afternoon. In view of Esposf- to's previous good record the execu- ton of the jail sentence was sus- pended.
 Esposito and friend had taken Miss Pickett and another girl for a ride to Stamford and were returning to this city when the car struck a hay wagon on the Stratfield road. The Pickett girl was so badly injured that she died shortly after the collis- ion. Coroner Phelan found Esposi- to criminally negligent and he was held on manslaughter charge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

The Hilonian was not armed She left here on April 27 for Genoa with cargo. She was a vessel of 2,921 tons gross, was commanded by Capt. H. H. Williams and carried a crew of 39 men, of whom IS were American citi- zens.
 The cablegram to the owners gave no details of the torpedoing. It said that Capt. Williams and the engineer. who is Fred Schmidt, a naturalized Norwegian, were saved and that four of the crew perished The cargo consisted mostly of provisions and was worth S2,500,000, the owners said, and the ship itself was valued at $1,0O0,- 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
SANITY EXPERTS
 ARE TO EXAMINE
 DANBURY DOCTOR

In order that the mental condition of Dr. George A. Gilbert of Danbury may be determined, Judge Gardiner Greene in the criminal superior court this afternoon granted a motion for the appointment of a commission of three physicians. Dr. Gilbert is charged with causing the death of Rose Braun, 23 year old Danbury wife. It is alleged that he performed an illegal operation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
ANARCHY REPORTS
 BRANDED FALSE,

Petrograd, May 17.-It is officially stated that reports Of anarchy reign ing in Vladivostok are untrue. The commander of the fortress reports
 that the situation has been orderly since the overthrow of the old regime.
 Nothing has been previously received
 with regard to any trouble at Vladi- vOStOk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
TEUTON SOCIALIST FACTIONS UNITE
 AGAINST BUDGET

Amsterdam, May 17-The German reichstag has adjourned until July 5. The social democratic deputies voted against the military and other budgets, both factions of the party uniting in their opposition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
HARPAGUs roRPEDoED,

New York, May 1.-The British steamer Harpagus has been torpedoed, according to a cabIegram received here today by the agents. J. W. EI- we'll & Go.
 The Harpagus. of 5.S6s tons, left New York on April 21 for Marseilles, France. The message received here gave no details of the sinking.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
RINTELEN TRIAL
 BEING HURRIED

New York, May 1 17---Night sessions wtn be held of the federal court here in order as soon as possible the trial of Capt. Franz Rintelen of the Ger man navy and six others charged with conspiring to prevent shipments of munitions to the Entente Allies, it was announced today.
 Henry B. Martin, secretary of the American Antitrust league, contin- ued his testimony today in his own defense.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
SOCIALIST IN ENGLAND
 NOT TO ATTEND CONFERENCE

London, May 1.-The nationalist no part in the international socialist conference in Stockh olm, the execu- tive committee announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
BRITISH GAINING
 NEAR BULLECOURT

London, May 1.-The British have made further progress in the village of Bullecourt and have reached the western edge of the hamlet, accord ing to an official statement issued by the British war office this morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
ROEUX ONCE MORE
 IN BRITISH HANDS

Berlin, May 1.-The ground which
 was captured by the Germans in the village of Roux yesterday morning was lost later, following strong British counter attack, says the stato-
 ment by the German war office today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

on condition that the 'fbasis on which the convention is to be called is such as to insure that it is fully and fairly representative of Irishmen of all creeds, interests and parties; and, second, that the convention be sum- moned without deIay.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
HUN-TEUTON CONFERENCE ON

Amsterdam, May 17.-A semi official announcement from Vienna says that Count Czernin, Austrian foreign min- ister, has left for German headquar- ters to continue his conference with Chancellor Von Bethmann-H Hollweg. He will take. up matters which were discussed during the chance1lor's re- cent visit to Vienna.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
DOUBLE TRACKING IS
 BEGUN IN STAMFORD
Special to the Farmer. )

Stratford, May 17-Work has be- gun upon the double tracking of East Broadway for the Connecticut Co.'S tracks. This is the work protested strongly by citizens of Stratford .ut overruled by the Public Utilities Com mission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
Germans Thrown Back With Heavy Losses in Three Assaults North of Moulin De Laffaux and Three Northeast of Braye en Laonnois.
British Reach Western Edge of Bullecourt = Retake Territory Around Roeux Captured by Germans Yesterday Furious Fight : ing All Along Front.

Paris, May 17-Six assaults by the sGermans @on the French lines have been repulsed with heavy losses, ac- cording. to an official statement is sued by the French war office today. Three attacks were made north of Moulin de Laffaux and three north east of Braye en Laonnois.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
FAMOUS AIRMAN
 SHOT BY GERMANS

Amsterdam, May 1.-The Tele- graaf quotes a statement printed in a German newspaper that the famous French airman Capt. Rene Doumer, son of Paul Doumer, former president of the French chamber of deputies, who is reported missing, was shot down behind the German lines, and killed.
 Capt. Doumer was, credited in the French war office report of March 19 with having brought down his sixth enemy machine.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
GREAT RUSSIAN CRISIS
 PASSES; GEN. ALEzIEFF
 EXPECTED TO QUIT POST
STEAMER HILONIAN SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE: FOUR OF CREW DROWNED

New York May 47-The American steamer Hilonian has been torpedoed and sunk off Genoa, Italy, members of the crew according cabegram received here by the owners. the Universal Transportation Co.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
REDMOND REJECTS HOME RULE PROPOSITION FROM PREMIER lLOYD-GEORGE

London May 17John Redmond, leader of the Irish onas in the house of today rejected the of Premier oydGeorge for settlement of the home rule on but accepted the proposal the calling convention to decide a government for Ireland.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

sMr Redmond in a letter to Premier Lloyd George accepts on behalf of the Irish party the proposal for 'tassem- bling a convention of Irishmen of all parties for the purpose of producing
 a scheme of Irish self-govern1nent,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17
THE WEATHER

Connecticut: Fair tonight and Fri day, somewhat warmer Friday; mod. crate south winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-17

Those railroad engineers going over to France won't feel at home unless there are a lot of smashups there.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
News Notes From Star.

Star, Jan. ia second carload of
coal arrived Tuesday. 1t was sold
readily and the immediate needs of all
are practically supplied by allowing a
half ton to each customer.
Professor Robert Ballot of Boise
began orchestra practice In the high
school today. t.bout Is boys and girls
have Joined the orchestra and 1t prom
ises to be a. success.
Friends of Miss Amy Augur Of the
high school faculty OF last year have
received advice from her that she has
received special recognition for Eng
lish work in Boston university, the
theme of which was Boise Valley; Its
Beauty and History"
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs e. e. Duncan
entertained about twenty five of their
friends. They were served a sumptu-
Gus dinner, after which they enjoyed
themselves playing games.
The following program Is announced
FOR the next meeting of the Parent
Teachers circle: Sketch on Japanese
life and piano solo, Ards Roberts; an
sWer to roll call with quotations from
Longfellow; ten minute program from
Miss Jellison's room; piano duet. Hat
tie Weir and Mabel Griffith; paper.
parents obligations to the school; Mrs.
Ora Frost; music, duet; question box
conducted by Professor Klinglers: yo-
cal solo, Earl Pulliam,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
TOP PRICES PAID
FOR HOGS AT SALE

Caldwell, Jan. 1S.-The pure bred Po-
land China hog sale at the ranch of A.
l.. Wilson. the well known pure bred
Poland China hog breeder near Green
leaf, yesterday, is declared by the Off
GERS of the Commercial club of this city
who attended it to have been one of
the best pure bred stock sales ever held
in the northwest. The top prices de-
manded by sows was $3.50 per head,
while that commanded by gifts was SS5
per head. The first 80 head sold
brought an average price OF 5000 per
head. The general average price Sc
cured was $3.50 per head.
The rapid development of the trib-
utary country to be Thoroughbred
stock section is reflected through the
fact that al lof the hogs sold were pur-
chased by farmers in the Deer Flat Sec
ton with the exception of two which
were purchased by ]. f. Hubert of
Nampa. More than $50 people were In
attendance at the sale.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
News From Meridian.

Meridian. Jan. 18.-W. s. Mateer, the
local undertaken, Is busin IS visitor
to Boise today.
Mrs. Dick Finch, mother of John
Finch, who has been quite i'll the past
several days. Is reported to be much
improved.
Ivan Rice Of Salt Lake visited here
yesterday as the CUES. of friends. Mr.
Rice was formerly engaged in the drug
business here,
Mrs. Velma Bray visited in Boise yes
terday as the guest of friends.
George +. Atwater, the local real es-
tate man. was business visitor to
Boise yesterday.
Freem Eak,ns has received the APP
pointment of night Waterman at the
county Jail in Boise. The appointment
was made by Sheriff Emmitt Pfost.
At a meeting this evening Of the To-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-18
cal M. w. A. lorge the following will be
IL, sfa llad m officera Of thA l0dxA for

cal M. w. A. lorge the following will be
installed as officers Of the lodge for
the present year: v. c.. Ray Gregory;
w. A., E. B. Knight; E b.. George
Swinderman; clerk, J. l. Waggoner;
escort, Orville jackson; watchman, o.
w. Alger; sentry. Joseph Shoepe; man
ayers, Ira Voorhees,. Edward Hartman
and Roll Howry; camp deputy. William
Howry; chief forester. Fred Adams.
Last evening was observed as lodge
night" by the Lines Higgins Evangel-
istic company in the series Of revival
meetings in progress at this place. and
the members OF the Masonic, !. o. o. f..
and M. w. A. lodges assembled and at
tended the meeting In a body. These
meetings continue to increase in both
attendance and interest.
William Anderson and family moved
to Boise yesterday. Mr.. Anderson will
assume the duties Of the position Of
night Waterman at the state house,
to which he has been appointed.
Lee Barber Is q Boise visitor today.
Miss Esther Swami IL O business Wis
itor to Ten Miles today.
Mrs. Mary Lyon Is visiting in Boise
today as the guest Of friends.
G. A. Remington is reported quite Ill
this week with an attack of rheuma-
tism.
M. r. Hicks and family, who recent
ly arrived from Canada, have located
here.