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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
GERmAN ATTACKS lN REGIONS NEAR
 CHAMP PAGNE FAIL
TO PUT THOUSANDS TN
 LIBERTY LOAN
Directors of Sick Benefit As sociation in Conference
 Today.

The Bridgeport police department leads the way in showing their patri- otic ardor and at a meeting of the di- rectors of the Police Sick Benefit association, to be held this afternoon. the sum of from $6,ooo to ss.Ooo will be invested in the purchase of Lib- erty bonds. The organization has as- sets of about $10,0O0.
 The directors who will pass the or der at this afternoons meeting are: Captain Philip T. Blansfeld, Captain B. O. Cronan, Sergeant Daniel Poland president of the association; Doorman James Halpin and Superintendent John H. Redgate. The bonds will be purchased in those banks of this city where the funds of the association are distributed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28

Washington, May 2S-Censorship regulations prepared by the commit tee on public information, which American newspapers are asked to ob- serve in the national interest, and in the absence of any actual censorship law, became effective today.
 Tn issuing the regulation George Cree1, chairman of the committee, en- tirely disclaimed any purpose of sup pressing any news except Sat that would be useful to the .eneIy. The object of the voluntary censorsElip. 1t is explained, is to keep news of yNelue to the enemy from reaching the en- emy through publication. The pur- poses of the committee otherwise, it is stated, are to make more easy of access to the American the news of what their government is doing. '+
 PASS FOOD BILLS BY NIGHT.
 Washington, May 2S-Debate on the administration food bills .wasr e. sumed in congress today with indica- tions that the first measure, prov1d-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
CHILDREN WON'T GET HOLIDAY TO
 WITNESS CIRCUS
Supt. Slawson Doesn't Alp. prove Custom Long Ob
 served in Bridgeport,

For the first time in many years, Bridgeport school children will not have a holiday on Circus Day. which falls this year on May 29, tomor- row.
 The joy of Saturday for the boys and girls was dampened when they learned of the change. Those &C., quainted with the tendencies of the American boy predict great falling off in the school attendance tomor- row.
 The principals were told last week that there was no time in which to call "a meeting of the board of edu- cation at which to consider announc- ing a holiday, but it was learned to- day that Supt. s. J. Slawson, head of the school system, is opposed to Cir GUS Day holidays.
 T see no reason why 10000 school children should be turned loose from their studies just because a circus comes to town," Supt. Slawson de- clared. "I do not approve it.'
 This morning the principals receiv- ed a letter from Supt. S1awson ex- blaming why the holiday will not be allowed. He declared that he con- of education and it was believed that as the Barnum & Bailey circus has been absorbed by the Ringing Bros, and the latter has no sentimental con- nection with Bridgeport as "The Greatest Show on Earth" had.
 Any child who feels he or she must remain away from school to go to the circus will be required to bring to school a written note, carrying the permission of parent, and stating that the parent will accompany the child to the circus. Then the child will be out of the jurisdiction of the board of education
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Attack Is Led By
 Archduke Leopold

London. May 2S-The complete re- pulse of all Italian attacks after most furious fighting is claimed in an of ficial statement issued by the Aus trian war office on Sunday The statement also asserts that more than 13,000 unwounded Italians have been captured in the last 16 days. The text of the announcement follows:
 Eastern theater-There was heavy Russian artillery fire in places, which we answered.
 Italian theater-Yest esterday's op- erations were confined to the southern wing of the Isonzo army. North of the Vitpacco valley, with the excep- tion of an attack on the heights near Vodice which was quickly beaten off, there were only artillery contents of varying intensity. On the Carso plateau the enemy again corlcentrar- ed mighty masses for an assault. At Fajti and near Castanavizza the fighting cme to a standstill before cur foremost trenches.
 Between Jamiano and the sea the fighting YVES severe and several heights changed hands rapidly dur ing the day. Our defenses remained unbroken and the firm manner in which the brunt of the battle was borne by our infantry is above all praise. Three honved regiments re- pulsed IF attacks in 48 hours, besides thrice storming a height Artillery Lieutenant Archduke Leopold, with a handful of gunners, Joked an in- fantry regiment in front line as- sault and brought back two machine guns.
 The prisoners brought in on the Carso plateau since May 23 now number 250 officers and more than 1000 men, Altogether since the beginning of the battle more than 13.000 unwounded Italians have been captured. If the enemy, in 16 days of battle. has not achieved any ad- vantage of importance an abundnt share of our success fills on the thousands of men and women at home who performed loyalty and untiringly the arduous labors on which the army depends"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Village Demolished
 Without a Casualty

St. Louis, May 2s-The tornado which seemed to originate near Wil- lisvil1e, Perry county, H., late yester- day, virtually demolished that village without a single casualty, then rose and whirled rapidly southward, dip- ping to the earth at intervals to tear roofs from houses or wreck f1imsy structures. The whir1wind crossed the hio river somewhere near Cairo. H., then began to make almost reg ular stops in Kentucky, killing five white persons in Dublin and Bardwen and 30 negroes near Clinton, accord ing to reports.
 fn Bardwell the court house, school house and one general store are the only buildings left standing. Wires are down in the: entire district and direct communication is impossa- blA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
DEATH ROLL WEARS 250 IN FIERCE T0RNAD0'S PATH IN
 MIDDLE WESTERN STATES
NATIONAL GUARD OF STATE LIKELY TO BE ASSEMBLED AT NIANTIC ON
 JUNE 24;; DRAFTED BY J. s. JULY 25

Hartford, May 2s-Niantic has been recommended by Adjt. Gen. Cole in answer to a request from the war de- partment as the most suitable place in the state for mobilization of the national guard troops prior to their departure for the southeastern depart ment. The adjutant general has not received direct instructions regarding the use of the Mantle camp as a gen. eral rendezvous, but regards it's uti- lization as probable.
 War department orders issued through the militia bureau May IS in regard to calling out the national guard make no provision for other
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
MANY KILLED IN
 ALABAMA TOWNS

Birmingham, Ala, May 28-Incon- plete reports reaching here today from territory swept by last nights tornado say 31 persons were killed and more than 100 were injured Many towns in the path of the storm are cut off from communication.
 Reports from Save say eight are known to have been killed and 40 injured there.
 In Village Springs and Bradford, small places on the boundary line of Jefferson and B1ount counties, about 20 miles north of Birmingham, IT are reported dead and probably 40 in- jured. Four. dead and 21 injured was the toll in Carbon Hill, 60 miles west of Birmingham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
CONSIDER ITALY'S
 NEED FOR SUPPLIES

Washington, May 2s-Italy's urgent war needs of railroad euipment, coal. iron and steel were laid formally be- fore American officials today by the Italian commission. Means of financ- ing large purchases and transporting them through the submarine block ade were correllary subjects discuss ed.
 Government officials indicated that Italy's demands would be met as far as possible, but that they would have to be considered in conjunction with the enormous war needs of America herself and of the other Allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
IRISH INCENsED
 AT LOSS OF SHIPS

London, May 2s.-According to stories printed in the morning papers there has been 8 complete revuision of feeling toward the war in the south and southwest of Ireland as a conse- quence. of the recent attacks by Ger man submarines on Irish fishing fleets. A number of fishing boats have been sunk and the victims of one attack off Baltimore say that the Germans told them that they had already sunk the Kinsale and Waterford fleets and would soon put all Irish fishing boats to the bottom of the sea because they sent fish to England. They also threat ened to shell villages on the coast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Leaders of Every Political Faction Re-Echo Minister of War Kerensky's Ap- peal to Troops-A Attitude of Latter Swinging To ward Patriotic Battle for Freedom.
War Leaders Urging Neces- sity of Immediate and Concerted Advance of Troops on Eastern Front to Relieve Pressure on French and English in West.

Petrograd, May 28-Virtually all the divergent political factions, all class organizations, councils and even the socialist leaders. with the excep' ton of the extremely lefters, today re-echo the appeal of Minister of War Kerensky to the troops and applaud the new order of the days advance It remains to be seen how the army itself will receive this final exhorta- ton to patriotism and the defense of Russia's newly won freedom.
 Constant efforts have been made during the last two months by repre- sentatives both of the government and of the soldiers to bring home to the army that the abandonment of active warfare would, not only mean treach- cry to the Allies but the inevitable loss of all that has been gained in the revolution. All the military com manders emphasize the necessity of not only defending the country against the enemy but of an immediate ad- vance to relieve the pressure on the Allies, which Germany has been able to exert by transferring the bulk of her troops from the eastern to the western front.
 Gen. Alexieff says: Forward. Ad. vance to attack the enemy
 Gen. Brussi1off says: tIt is neces. sary to conserve and consolidate free- dom. The soldiers must overthraw and defeat the enemy. Shame ana dishonor to those who have d weak spirit"
 Gen. Dragomiroff is less laconic An advance on the enemy" he says ''is an immediate necessity. The enemy is taking advantage of. our pas> sivfty to leave this front open and send forces westward. The French and British are honestly doing thei,
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
CONSERVE FOOD, HOUSTON URGES
 BR|DCEPORTERS
Garbage Should be Free From Food, Secretary of
 Agriculture Says.
MRS. w. T. HINCKS
 VISITS WASHINGTON
Local Home Garden Com mittee Member Returns
 With Message for City.

David F. Houston. Secretary of Az riculture, has sent a message tc Bridgeport. In substance it is to con- serve the food supply, utilize every thing in the household, grow all the crops possible and to grow buckwheat where nothing else is planted.
 The message was sent to this city through MT, and Mrs. William T. Hincks, who visited Washington, D. c. last week. Both were received by the Secretary of the Department of Agri- culture and conditions in Bridgeport with reference to home gardening were discussed. Additional informa. tion on the growing of needed crops was supplied by department assist ants.
 Mrs. Hincks, one of the active mem bers of the Bridgeport Home Garden department of the Chamber of Com merce in telling of the visit today said:
 Secretary Houston makes a special plea to the housewife to conserve every possible bit of food in the home. to see that everything for hu- man consumption is used and that all waste suitable for feeding animals is used for that purpose. Garbage from the residential district should not con- sist of more than coffee grounds lemon and orange peels., Even the egg shells should be saved for feeding chickens.
 Make a special campaign on the garbage question: said Secretary Houston has asked Bridgeporters Also have garbage from various sec tions of the city analysed to see thai it does not contain any quantity o1 food matter the garden committee was told by the secretary.
 Another. message to the farmer 1, Raise fodder for cattle in Connect. Ecut." The Department of Agrieulture has heard that beef cattle in this state are being killed because of the fear o1 fodder shortage. The department protests against this slaughter, declar. ing that great need for meat will bs felt at a later season of the year an6 it is necessary that large quantity o1 milk cows be held in reserve in Con. necticut.
 On the subject of dairy cattle, Sec. retary Houston has assured his visit. ors that the government has already arranged for a large number of silo. to be manufactured and shipped into this county as well as elsewhere il New England. It is. planned to ai6 the farmers in every way possible be cause of the known shortage of fodder crops here. s
 As a last resort in the food con servation the Secretary has requested that people plant more than theil needs in crops and then turn their at tention to the largest area of buck wheat ground they can find room for Buckwheat is to become one of tn, staple foods this year. Corn ant wheat will largely be used in the arm ies and abroad. The people of Con necticut must accustom themselves t buckwheat in larger measure thai heretofore
 Mrs. Hincks said today that it wa her plan to visit John T. King, holde of the Bridgeport garbage contrac and ask him not to vigorously oppos' the utilization of garbage by farmer and residents of the outlying distric for pigs and chickens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
BANKERS CONFER ON
 LIBERTY BOND SALES

A most important conference was held in Bridgeport this morning in which every national, savings bank and trust company head as well as private bankers in this city partici- pated. Charles H. Sanford was chairman. it was said that the main topic of dis cussion was the Liberty Loan which will be pushed to the utmost in Fair field county the aim being to complete the allotment of $4.0O0.000 assigned for sale by the federal banking board in this city.N
 It is announced that a publicity committee. of bankers will be named late today who will promulgate much literature on the various methods by which the public will be satisfied in large or small subscriptions.
 Every employer of labor will be called upon, it was learned from au- thoritative sources, to have employes take at least one bond upon an in- stalment plan system. This method will be adopted:
 The employer will subscribe for the amount of thel oans to his employees The employer will procure a bank loan to pay for the allotments on em- pioyes'' subscriptions. The subscrip- ton will be placed through the bank lending money. Certain sums will be deducted weekly by the employer from the pay envelopes. These deduc- tions will be applied by the employer upon the loan made him by his bank Upon completion of payments the bank will issue the bonds and they will be distributed to employees. simi. lar systems whereby the bond is is- sued at once will be put into vogue.
 Other banking matters pertaining tc Bridgeport were minor matters o1 discussion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Rush Relief Work
 For Stricken Towns

Mattoon. Ill, May 2s-American sympathy manifested itself in sub stantial fashion today for the plight of Charleston and Mattoon, victims of the tornado which swept central H. Hnois on Saturday leaving behind 1t death and ruin. Already carloads of foodstuffs.- blankets and cots have been received
 Organized relief for the destitute, Of whom there are about 5000 in the town, was begun today under the sur |pervision of the Chicago chapter Of eContinued on Page @
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28

mobilization in Connecticut than for about two weeks at company rendez- vous. It is thought probable. how ever, that a general mobilization in Mantle will take place as on June 24, 1916, in order to facilitate transpor- tation from a single point. The or ders state that the drafting of the national guard troops into federal ser vice will take place about July 25, and add that the supplies necessary for the equipment of the units as re- cruited to war strength will be ready about August 10. Movement to the concentration camps in the south eastern department may be delayed, awaiting construction of the camps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Three Separate Assaults Thrown Back-Nine Enc my Aeroplanes Brought Down - French Planes Drop Bombs on Military Establishments and Rail roads.
Austrians Claim Complete Repulse of Italians in All Attacks on Isonza Front and Regions Surrounding Trieste Report Capture of 13, 1000 Prisoners.

Paris, May 28-The Germans delivered three attacks Hast night and this morning in the Champagne, in the regions of the Casque, the Teton and Mont Blond. All were repulsed, the war office announces.
 The Germans are lombard ing heavily French positions in the regions of Dead Man Hill and Hill BOA, on the Verdun front.
 A French detachment pene- trated to the second German line near Offholtz, in Alsace, and found many dead in the trenches. Prisoners were brought back.
 Tn the Champagne during the night the enemy twice renewed his attacks. against the Casque and the Teton. He was I0pt&kcGQ NO11ApIclCNy. A SAI44 CA- fort, made this morning against Mont Blond. was no more successful, being checked by our fire.
 "On the vefsfun froEt in the region of hill BOA and Dead ANIan hin, the enemy's artillery is very active.
 .In Alsace, in the vicinity of Uff- holtz, one of our detachments pene- trated as far as the second German line. observing the presence of nu- merous dead in the enemy trenches and bringing back prisoners.
 There is nothing to report from the remainder of the front.
 There was very great aerial activ- ity yesterday and hast night. Enemy aeroplanes dropped bombs in the re. gions of Baccarat, Nancy and Pont St. Vincent. causing no important damage. Our squadrons made numer. ous sorties, in the course of whict they threw down nearly 1000 ldlo- grams Q5, 400 ponnds) of protectiIes or enemy military establishments an6 railroads, particularly in the Cham pagne and in the region of Chonyille Nine enemy aeroplanes were brought down and two were compelled to lane within our lines. Others, badly dam. aged, were forced to land back Of the enemy Mnes."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Deputy Sheriff's
 Bonds To Be Paid
 By Commissioners

The county commissioners announce ed this morning they would make pro- vision for paying for deputy sheriffs bonds in accordance with a recent act of the General Assembly. The new law states that in the future the county must pay the premiums on the $10;000 bond which each sheriff must give. The present bonds expire June 1. At the time the act was passed 1t was claimed the cost of $55 year for a bond was hardship for rural deputies whose incomes from the DO. sition are small.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
SETTLE CONDEMNATION SUIT

The action brought by the Bridge port HydraulicgC to condemn prop erty owned by Anthony Ambrose in Easton was settled out of court this morning just before the hearing be- fore three appraisers was about to start in the county courthouse. Terms of settlement were not made public. The Hydraulic Go. wanted 58 acres owned by Ambrose and could not agree with him upon the price. The appraisers appointed by the court were J. Henry Blakeman of Stratford
 William J. Nichols and City Attorney William H. Comley, Jr. of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
TURKS REFUSED
 BY RUSSIAN FIRE

Petrograd, May 2s.-"On the Russo Galician and Rumanian fronts rifle fir .irg occurred,' says today's official statement.
 "On, the Caucasfan front two Turk ssh attempts against tae heights south
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Americans Serving in
 France at Front Will Soon Number 100, ,OO0

London, May 2s-An official state- ment issued here today says that counting the Americans serving in the British and French armies and the additional units ordered to France, there will soon be 100000 Americans in France.
 The state department says $500 war aerop1anes will be constructed and 5000 aviators will be trained in the United States this year.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
REGENERATION BOARD
 MEETS AT CITY HALL

A meeting of the general registra- ton board, appointed by Mayor Will son met at 4 o'clock this afternoon in his office for the purpose of select ing the official list of registrars from the 1,600 available.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
More U. S. Medicoes
 Land In England

London, May 2S-Another. contin- gent of the American medical corps arrived in England today. The con- tingent comprised units from Phila- deIphia and St. Louis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Taft's Voice Taxed,
 Doctor Orders Rest

New1York, May 2s-Constant pub lie speaking by former President Taft to arouse the public to the seriousness of the war has so taxed his voice that his physician has ordered him to take a complete rest for week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28

MT. Taft is scheduled to appear at the University club this evening to speak under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. in behalf of war relief work. As the affair is a. private dinner and MT. Taft will not have to tax his voice, the committee expects him to appear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
Rear Admiral Sims
 Made Vice-.Admiral

Washington, May 2s-Rear Admir- al Sims, in charge of American naval operations in Europen waters, was formally appointed today a vice ad- miral by President Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-05-28
VOLUNTARY CENSORSHIP FOR PRESS |OF COUNTRY IS NOW IN EFFECT IN
 ABSENCE OF ANY CENSORSHIP LAW

ing for stimulation of production and national food census, would be passed by the house before night. A similar bill is under consideration in the senate and final action there is expected within the next two or three days The second bill for control of food supplies probably will be talk en up in both houses this week.
 With the food bill out of the way the house is expected to pass finally on the $3.342, 900. GOO war budget bill as Amended by the senate to include $750, 0,0oo,00 to build an American merchant marine.
 REDUCE WAR TAX BILL.
 Washington, May 2S-Invo1ving further reduction of the house war tax bill by f$15, 5,50o.oo0, the senate if nance committee decided today to ex- empt motion picture films, jewelry and chewing gum from taxation. A new confectionery tax was discuss ed.