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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
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II Mr.. Hugo Jansen would only
show some loving husbands the way
he does it, thered be a lot of happy
men in. town who'd be tickled to death
to hand WHEY "a new gown every
week Mr.. Jansen is the gentleman
at Polls theatre who takes a flock OF
pins. few yards of fiimsy cloth ana
by a few deft twists decks a lively
model all out in a, most gorgeous way.
Presenting his fashions a la Carte :
in THE Fashion Shop Mr.. Jansen
made great hit yesterday.
Charley Chaplin, the film cut-up,
capers through two reels of hilarious
nonsense called 1.-THE Cure" as one
of the photoplay features. It is a
very funny production, with Chaplin
arising rim at a health resort An
other photoplsy feature is a five-part
production, I'm the Hands OF the
Law" an argument against circum-
stantial evidence as the means OF OBJ
tanning court convictions. Lois Mer-
edith and good company are seen In
this interesting play. The Hearst
Pathe News has some very timely pre-
paredness views that are good.
Bernice Howard & Jack White, In
a happy little variety skit that is built
along novel lines. found instant favor
with a repertoire that was very pleas
ing. Ash & Shaw, in. their comedy
skit, The Mosquito Trust" had no
trouble in winning favorable attention
while Finn & Finn, in bits Of modern
1ainstrelsy, came in for their share
Of bonors with a happy Line Of enter
tainment.
The Buckleys, in a Juggling novelty,
completed the program in pleasing
way.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
EMPIRE

- - . #f.Tta 81
Tho PaIzas- Paramount Co., came
very near filming real accident du-
ring the picturixation OF The Lone
some Char" in which Louise Huff and
House Peters Is seen at the Empire
today In the action of the story,
two Characters. played by Betty JON
son and Eugene Palette are supposed
to be killed by . fall from a cliff Miss
Jonson, in her attempt to aid Mr.. Pal
1ette, was supposed to be dragged over
the edge of the cliffe and be dashed to
the rocks below A high cliff was
selected for this purpose and the cam
era placed across the gully. Mr.. Pal
1ette slid down over the side and hung
on to q projecting rock Miss JON
son. lying fat on her face was sup
posed to reach over In an attempt to
pull him up and then slide over the
edge and catch herself in tree be-
fore she had gone too far All this
was done successfully except that her
weight, pulled the tree from its inse-
cure fastenings in the rock and had it
not been for the presence Of mind Of
Mr.. Palette in throwing out his arm,
she would have continued her head
long plunge to the rocks below. To-
morrow, Frances Nelson in Metros
Power Of Decision"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

We were attracted by an unusually
large crowd in front of the Plaza the
atre last night and curiosity brought
us in with the rest. We felt that we
would miss the vaudeville. We didn't.
In fact, we were glad there WASH
any vaudeville because it gave the
operator a chance to run the pictures
In a way that would enable the audi
. enec to get all the meat of it.
! The Whip was the big attraction
and il the stage version was extraor-
binary, the film version Is more SO It
Celebrates upon the stage version to
such an extent that one would hardly
believe they told the same story un-
less for the characters It was offered
IN eight parts and we were so highly
enthused from the start that we didn't
feel the two hours slipping by
We feel obligated to advise those
! who enjoy thrills to pay particular
attention to the action working arp to
the terrible train wreck, the auto dis
taster and the races We think they
are nothing short OF wonderful these
scenes. In fact, the picture is won
derfM from start to f1ish.
Charlie Chaplin hoped before our
visions in his new farce, 1.-THE Cure p
which WAS run Immediately following
stt-The Whip. We say he hoped be-
seause he did. The scenes, for the
most part were laid in a sanatorium
and you may rest assured that our
genial friend made everybody and
everything hop as well but not so
cleverly himself. We helped swell the
tumult OF 1anghtaE. We hardly be-
neve anyone could help doing So
Some other good comedy films
helped Us to a few hearty laughs
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
nothing tn he desired.

f
The fisheries bureau has reported
that, while it is not possible to COM
pare the retail prices with accuracy,
between 1900 and 1915 the whole
sale quotations Of canned and fresh
oysters in New York were either p-'ac-
| tical1y stationary or in the extreme
did not increase more than 10 per
cent and that recently the oyster man
and the oyster grower have received a
slightly lower price than they did
twenty-five years ago.,
This condition has come about not
withstanding the fact that the aver
age quality Of oysters has improved
during the last quarter of a century as
result Of oyster culture in the case
of the so-called fancy oysters, which
are listed by name on bills of fare and
are consumed by the fastidious and
the luxurious few. It is said that even
the common oyster, which is bought
and consumed by the multitude. is
better than it was and just about as
cheap.
Oyster culture lags in the waters
tributary to Washington, and more
especially in the waters that are un-
der the Jurisdiction Of Maryland It
has been recently said that the con-
servation commissioners for Mary
land have been greatly encouraged by
the responses which they have receiv-
ed to their appeals to the Maryland
oystermen to take steps at once look
ing to the upbuilding of the oyster
industry in the Chesapeake bay and
its tributaries by the leasing Of bot
toms and intelligent and systematic
culture. It is also said with official
VIZ rYay 7f that in ypa n fhoro
is lack Of co-opefation because oys-
termen cannot be made to realize the
Importance of conserving the industry
from which they draw their livelihood
and that the reassessment of real
estate along the water courses in some
sections of Maryland reveals a serious
situation arising from the depletion of
the oyster beds
There has been found great diff
Guilty in converting the general run
of oyster harvesters from the natural
beds Of the Potomac and its neigh
Dor creeks and rivers to an under
standing that the day of the wild oys-
ter is passing. and, in fact, has near
" passed, and that by insisting on
pursuing their present methods un-
til the natural bottoms are exhausted
the oystermen are killing their own
occupation
In Virginia and other parts of the
United States oyster culture is devel-
oping into a great and extensive in
,dustry. The industry of oyster farm
ing is progressing satisfactorily in the
waters Of Long Island Sound and
along the coasts of Massachusetts,
Texas, California and Washington
Oyster planters in an average year
are now spreading about 100000
bushels of oyster Shells gravel and
seed oysters over their oyster bot
toms, which now have an arear some
thing in excess of half million acres,
and from this area the annual harvest
is about 100000 bushels of oysters,
having a market value to the grow
ers of about $10,O0O,OOO.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
Oyster Industry
Threatened Along
Entire Coastline

Hartford, April 2LThe high cost
of living and the possibility that the
prices Of staple foodstuffs may never
again sink to that level which was
generally considered the normal one
"a few years ago are facts which are
turning the thoughts Of many persons
to the need Of the rivers, bays and
seas as sources Of food and the con-
servation Of, the products of those
sources Washington Is in region
of food abundance, though the fish
| cries have suffered great wastage
through prodigality and Indifference,
says the Washington Star. Many spe-
cies Of water foods have become ex-
tincts or. SO rare as to be beyond the
purses Of the great majority of the
people. and there is talk, even, Of the
extinction OF the crab and fears that
the supplies OF oysters may become
depleted "a
The oyster is engaging the attention
OF a conservative l. commission in
Maryland and quite an amount Of i'm
portant work looking 4 to the state
control and scientific management of
the oyster bottoms OF various rivers
And parts OF the Chesapeake bay
has been carried out by the state of
Virginia 800
1t 10 pointed out as, one Of the Curl
Ous features OF the oyster business
r1la-. although the supply Of oysters
is decreasing In an alarming way, the
prices for this useful food have shown
no upward tendency comparable with
other food prices. The reason for
this is said to be that the people are
disposed to overlook the value of the
oyster as food and to, consider it
more In the nature OF a dainty or an
appetizer. The oyster experts of the
national bureau OF fisheries have said
that the oyster is probably the only
animal food which has not shared in
the general increase In the cost of
comm odftles Of the table, and that
this fs an anomaly. especially when
the price Of the oyster brings it with
In the reach OF all and also in view
OF ths fast that TT sxceiience leaves
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24
WILL HOLD WHIST FOR
BENEFIT IN TRUMBULI

An improvement whist, for the ben
eft Of Trumbun Burial association,
will be held at the Trumbull town
hall, Thursday evening, April 26, be-
ginning at o'clock. Unusually at
tractive prizes have been procured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

The Belgian Minister Baron de Car
tier Marchinenne, was received by
PreSid emit Wilson
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

Representative Rogers OF Massa-
chusetts has introduced bill in the
House to repatrfate all the Americans,
between 10000 and $4,000. fighting
under the Allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-24

its entire resources into quick and eff
fcient employment for national needs.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
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 WASHINGTON, June 5.-Demands from business interests for eleventh hour changes are making the sen ate finance committees task of re- drafting the house war tax bill in creasingly difficult.
 Tremendous pressure is being brought to bear said Senator Lodge, a republican member of the commit tee, tonight. Hundreds of telegrams and letters are received daily. A score N' lobbyists also are person ally active"
 The committee plans to present the bill by Friday. Work went forward today while both houses of congress were in recess observing registra- tion day and liquor and tobacco taxes finally were disposed of
 Revenue of s151 100000 from li quors. including beer, and about sS, 000,000 from tobacco products esti- mated from the house rates are ex- pected to show but slight reduction by the committees despite it's deci- sion to place prohibitive taxes upon grain used in distilling whiskey and other spirits. Doubled taxes on beer were changed.
 new federal license tax upon au- tomobiles of one per cent of their
  owners. is being considered by the committee. although it virtually de- cided several days ago to establish taxes ranging from $7.50 to $25 per car
 Taxation of newspapers, magazines and other publications was re- opened today when several members of the committee informally received a delegation Of Pittsburg newspaper publishers, headed by former Senator Oliver, who urged adoption of the house zone plan, providing for in crease ,t second class postage rates The committee took under advise ment the argument made by the Pittsburg publishers against the pro posed substitute tax of two per cent on publishers advertising receipts.
 In concluding work upon tobacco schedule, the committee today decided
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
CONF FEDERATES ARE WELCOMED IN CITY
 ONCE THEIR GOAL
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WASHINGTON, June 5.-Neterans and visitors in Washington by the thousands for the 27th annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans joined today in giving President Wilson a great ovation when he welcomed the soldier of Dixie to the capital, and told them that the country was beginning to understand that one of the purposes of Providence in keeping the nation united was to meet the opportunity now before America to fight for liberty and mankind.
 The presidents declaration that the day was one of gladness because of the secred memories and of a re-dedication of a united country to those principles that have made America great among the nations of the earth, was greeted by the veterans with a rounsing cheer
 The hall was filled with thousands and twice as many more had to be turned away. While waiting for the president the crowd cheered Confed- crate leaders and expressed it's appre- citation of old aifs of the south played by the marine band and sdng by groups of gray -jacketed young women from Portsmouth, Va.
 Patriotism was the keynote of the opening session of the reunion, held for the first time north of Mason and Dixon's line. The presentation of a United States flag to General George Harrison, commander in chief of the confederates, by Colonel Andrew Cowan of the Grand Army of the Republic, was the signal for a demonstration. The Stars and Stripes were hung side by side with the Stars and Bars be- hind the presiding afficer.
 -Four four years" said General liar l tI..- EI.... i the Stars and Bars which you have truly said was borne with honor through the war and furled with honor at the end. Now that the war of sec (Ccntinued on Page Three)
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
Liberty Loan Is C3ytaln
 of Success Says M'Ad0o
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WASHINGTON, June 5.-Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo tonight said the results of the liberty loan cam mS paign thus far had been immensely gratifying" and that If there is no let up in the work success is cer- tain" He emphasized that it was not intended that the tentative allot- ment of the bonds among the fed eral reserve districts and various cities announced some time ago should be considered as represent ing maximum requirements.
 T regret to find" he added, that there is a disposition to stop the campaign for further subscriptions after city has reached the tenta- tive allotment. There should be no cessation of the work. It is inn perative that the loan should be largely over- subscribed"
 All employees in the office e the director of the mint have bought liberty bonds. Employes of the Den yer assay office have subscribed to e total of s11 100, it was announced to- night. Motion picture theaters have been supplied by the treasure de- partment with film showing Presi- dent Wilson dictating a message to printed appeal to buy liberty bonds.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
STuBBS DECLARES ROADS SURPLUS
 BILLION DOLLARS
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WASHINGTON, June 5.-Former Governor w. R. Stubbs of Kansas told the interstate commerce commission today that the railroads of the United States have a billion dollars surplus and that if an emergency exists now is the time for them to spend it.
 T believe this will be a banner year for the roads without fifteen per cent raise in rates" declared MT. Stubbs. "The consumer and the producer would have to foot a $500, 0,000,000 additional bill if this advance were approved With the public paying heavy war taxes, now is the time for the stock holders and bondholders of carriers to do their bit" and not throw an added burden on the consumer
 Protests of the nurserymen of the country against the proposed increase were presented by F. W. Kelsey and Orlando Harris, officers of the Ameri- can Nursery's association.
 Clifford Thorne, counsel for the Ma tional Shippers conference, told the commission that net earnings of the carriers in 1917 would be less than 1916, but contended that last year was a banner period for the railroads.
 He presented figures showing a de- crease in earnings of 3.S per cent in several lines, but said this showing should not be taken as a basis for an advance, contending that differences in operating ratios made forecasts of earn ings uncertain.
 No case involving three hundred million dollars should be decided by any tribunal without an exhaustive exam ination,' said MT. Thorne. 'This pro- posed rate raise would impose greater tax burden on the people than the in- terest on the seven billion dollar war appropriation
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
PRISONERS REVOLT
 AND RA|NSTORM |S
 THEIR BEST WEAPON
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JOLIET. H.. June 5.-After one prisoner had been killed, eight severe ly injured and several others hurt to- day during three riotous outbreaks at the state prison by a thousand con victs who objected to new rrles en- forced by Warden Bowen. rainstorm drove the last 200 or the mutineers to the cell house. Earlier in the day, however. they had stubbornly refused to COW before the bayoEets of national guardsmen who finally quelled the outbreak.
 Fires set within the prison buildings destroyed the prison yard office build ing, the curio room. the office build ing. and portions of the chapel. the foundry oil house, the lumber store building. rattan shop and a chair shop. entailing a total loss of $2O,000. Several other buildings were damaged by the flames.
 The prisoner killed was Don Flaher- ty, a life time convict from Chicago. He died of concussion of the brain sustained in jumping from the burn ing library.
 There were three riots during the day. but the disorder was almost con- tinuous from the first outbreak until order was finally restored by militia
 All offenders are locked in cells to- night The first disorder came at breakfast when 1000 convicts showed displeasure over an order issued by Warden Bowen that hereafter pris- oners should not receive visits from relatives. After shouts of disapproval the men began throwing tableware about the room, breaking furniture and driving the guards to cover.
 The second outburst followed the setting of a fire in the chair factory about three hours later. The prison fire department-- was assaulted and driven back by revolting convicts when an attempt was made to eXtin-
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Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
ARIZ0NA'S REGISTRATION FOR DRAFT
 BELIEVED TO BE OVER 2255:090, WHILE PHOENIX SHARE IS WELL OVER 2000

With three precincts not yet report ing, the total registration for the city of Phoenix is an even 1900. It is believed that the total will run over 2,000. It will probably be several days before the exact figures for the state will be ob- tainable.
 The nearly complete Phoenix figures
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
FIGURES STILL
 LACKING IN THE
 ROCKY MOUNTAINS
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DENVER, June 5.-While definite figures on registration totals in the Rock kLmountain region still were lack ing at midnight. those in charge of reg istration expressed themselves as sat isfied that the numbers expected by the government had been attained in nearly every instance. Colorado, it was stated, had registered more than 1O0,- 900 men, and New Mexico, the state council of defense said, had enrolled at least 3Q,000. Arizona and Wyoming were estimated to have attained the mark set for them by the census bu- reau's preliminary estimate.
 Indians near Flagstaff. AriZ., and Ignacio. Colo refused to submit to registration, in the one case offering threats to the Indian agent who went to register them and in the other threatening to burn a settlement near by and kill the Indian agent.
 About 100 Russians near Phoenix, Ariz, declined to register on the ground or religious scruples against war and proceedings are to be started against them tomorrow, according to federal authorities. Twenty of their fellows submitted to enumeration.
 The situation at Pennington, N. NJ, created last night when George Law renee, socialist, made alleged dispar- aging remarks about the flag, to the indignation of several hundred stock men in town to register >quieted down with the arrest of Lawrence on ad vices from federal officers and the re- traction of alleged statements by his associates. These marched in patriotic parade today. Nothing had been heard from Santo Domingo. N. M, where Indians yesterday refused to register on the ground that they were not per mitted to vote and hence were not liable for military duty, up to mid night
 | The sole report of disorder coming up
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Arizona republican., 1917-06-06

Apparently the Austrians on the front from Gorizia to the sea are still the aggressors against the Italians, but, according to Rome, their attacks have all been repulsed, except south of Jamiano, where the Italians gave way.
 A British squadron has heavily bombarded the German naval base at Ostend, Belgium, and also has sunk German torpedo boat destroyer and put to flight five other German vessels of this class in the North sea. An Austrian destroyer has been sunk in the Adriatic by submarine.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-06
[ N[)A[E M()l()KANS l NE

Having migrated twice because their religious belief would not permit them to take life or bear arms-the second migration to the farm lands near Glen dale-some 300 Russian Molokans yes. terday reported. to the Glendale regis tration booth but declined to register. Coming to town in the quaint garb of their native land, they expressed the desire to comply with the law but could not see their way clear to register. There was no turbulent talk, only the fiIm determination not to take arms in any war.
 In the crisis the State Council of De- fense was appealed to and Chairman Dwight B. Heard responded. He got the Russians, some hundreds of them, to go with him to the Glendale park and there in the peaceful surroundings of the park he explained that all men of military age must register and could allege exemption on the ground of reli- gious belief. For some three hours he and others explained and a copy of the registration law was secured and fur nished the Russians but they departed without registering.
 Present Affidavits
 Affidavits sworn to before a notary. were provided for the members of the sect. These documents read:
 To all whom this may concern:
 The undersigned, Russian secterians, Spiritual Christians-Jumpers- ing in Russian colonies at Glendale, county of Maricopa, state of Arizona, and on surrounding farms in the state of Arizona. being first each duly sworn, depose and say:
 That we left our native country [ 4 Trqr a l. ties and loss of property, and arrived in this country in the first decade of the current century, solely because our religious convictions are against bear ! Continued on Page Two)