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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FIND 200 RIFLE SHELLS DUMPED IN YELLOW MILL East End Man Discovers Store Submerged by Per
 son Fearing Arrest. CONTINUE SEARCH
 FOR HIDDEN ARMS Extra Policemen Assigned to Strengthen Force at
 Second Precinct.

Continued search of houses in the restricted zone, now under / martial law in East Bridgeport, resulted to- day in the conf1scation of more weap- ons and ammunition. The discovery of large quantity of ammunition thrown into Yellow Mill pond, neal the Stratford avenue bridge, caused some excitement ih the neighborhood. Officials of the Remington Arms Co.,, sent to the scene, stated after an in- vestigation that it's present location is not menace to navigation.
 Inquiry has been instituted by Capt George B. Coley of the Second pre- cinct station to ascertain the identity of the persons who placed the ammu- milton in the water. It is estimated that more than 200 rifle shells were wrapped in a bundle and then prob ably, dropped from a rowfboat Into the stream a
 It was discovered during the morn ing hours by a person walking across the Stratford avenue bridge at Yellow Mill pond, at the receding tide stage Patrolman John Kelly stood guard while officials of the ammunition com pany were sent for to pass upon the explosive possibilities. Because of the low tide they were unable to reach the spot until a rowboat could be used The store of ammunition was then un- der water and the experts said that by tonight its efficiency would entirely destroyed by the action of the water.
 The police are under the impression that this is one of many lots of am- intuition heretofore held in the houses of enemy aliens, thrown into the wa terways and otherwise disposed of in anticipation of search of their homes
 A rubbish fire which officials declar- ed did not endanger the buildings and hardly called for a general alarm caused the big fire whistles to blow their warnings at 8:10 this morning The department fire company coped with the situation effectively and al once.
 Two Springfield rifles, two revo1- vers. a case of illuminate caps, shells of different calibre and camera, were
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
CARNEGIE BOARD
 DONATES S10,O00 . TO LIBRARY PLAN
Philanthropic Organization Will Pay for Furniture in
 Branches Here.
Assurance that plans for the tw

Assurance that plans for the two branch libraries adopted by the Li- brary board met with the approval of the Carnegie Corporation of New York was received today when Sec retary William T. Haviland of the board found a check for $1O,OOO in his mail This is the first payment of the $50,OOO which the corporation promised the local board in order that the buildings might be erected.
 At the time the offer was made by the Carnegie Corporation it was spec flied that the total expense for the two buildings must not exceeC $50, GOO. Plans were drawn and the Library board found it would be possible to keep within the appropriation. There upon the plans were sent to Carnegie officials. The Carnegie corporation agrees to pay for the furniture as we'll as for the installation of heating and lighting apparatus. The city must pay for the books and the cost of main taining the buildings.
 Ground has already been broken for the library. on North Main street near Wheeler avenue. Next month work Will be started on the East Bridge port branch, which is to be located at Kossuth and Jane streets.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
EXTRA SUPPLY OF VEGETABLES
 FOR MILITARY
Manufacturers Insiti ate
 Movement to, Exc Out < Menu of Soldiers.

Inspired by a desire to have the National Guard troops. on guard in this city supplied with the. vegetable nutrient that is essential to their we'll being even at a time when it's price is at the top notch, patriotic members of the Manufacturers association, the Business Men's association, the Cham Der of Commerce and other civic and commercial organizations have laid a plan before Major Henry Beebe, which has met with his approval.
 President James C.. Lddlum, head of the Manufacturers association, in conference with Major Beebef yester- day volunteered tosraase "a vegetable fund, the money to be placed in the military officials hands and used as needed for the purchase of green foods. t.-
 Under the plan the committee con- sisting of the mayor and heads of each of the industrial and civic bodies enlisted, will issue calls to members for S1 subscriptions to the fund. These will be sent to Mr. James G. Roach, of the Loconobile Go. of America. A small allowance per .guardsman will be issued daily to the various commissary departments and utilfzed in the pur- chase of fresh supplies which will be added to the regular government ra- tion. while the men are on duty in Bridgeport.
 It is believed that the plan will meet with a hearty response here and that when the initial resources are exhaust ed more will be forthcoming
 MT. LuIdlum said today that the out lay per man daily, was extremely small and would be very gratifying to those in charge of the guards here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Bridgeport Hospital
 Has 50 Beds for Use
 If Emergency Arises

That 50 beds could be put into i'm mediate service at the Bridgeport hos pital in case of an emergency was learned at the meeting yesterday of a committee of staff physicians com posed of Dr. Charles c. Godfrey. Dr. Thomas l.. Ellis, Dr. Philip w. Bill Dr. Dorland Smith, Dr. F. Winthrop -paehAB1 InulIV A IQ pue eIHe Within a short time, the number od beds could be increased to 100. The committee will report later on more detailed plans for tlfe care of injured in any emergency here
 It is expected that arrangement will be made whereby the local chap ter of the Red Cross would be called upon for aid and those women who have been preparing in first and and nursing classes would be immediately setn for to help care for the injured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
SUPT. SLAWS0N. ISSUES APPEAL
 TO PR|NCIP AIS
Urges Co., Operation of Par ents, Teachers and Chil-
 dren in Crisis.

Public and parochial schools in this city are preparing to give active sup port to the government and state in the matter of food supplies. Fol lowing a request of the Connecticut committee of food supply appointed by Governor Holcomb for all school heads to meet at the Capitol at Hart ford, Friday afternoon, April 20, lead ing educators of this city including Supt. Samuel Slawson of the Bridge port public schools, Rev. Thomas P. Mooney, Rev. Thomas Mulcahey, and priests in charge of other parochial schools have announced their inten- tion of being present.
 In the mobilization of school re- sources Supt. Slawson yesterday ad- dressed a letter to all school princi pals in Bridgeport calling attention to the proclamation of President Will the upper grade classrooms of Bridgeport.
 "I believe it is 'our duty to make the children and the parents see that we are called upon in some specific way to perform a duty which will be of national service. The crying need dS IuulCdISu Uy lIlo HI0S1u0uI IS III IllS line of production and particularly the production of foodstuffs, so I wish to urge the children who are physically able to become interested in such ser vice. The letter to principals reads:
 "Supt. Slawson in detail shows that this service may take several forms: service at home, individual where all garden space may be utilized, in the industrial and commercial activities of the city if the manufacturers need the services of older pupils, and col lectively, away from home in the har- vesting of products on the farms where special compensation probably will be paid.
 The letter indicates that it may be necessary for girls who are capable of sewing to give part of their school time in the factories and that boys over If years of age may also be called
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
6, 4. R. MEMBERS. ASSEMBLE HERE AT ENCAMPMENT Fiftieth State Gathering of Civil War Soldiers At
 tended by 200. SINGLE VETERAN OF
 SHARON POST HERE Death Has Taken Heavy Toll, Commander Seeley's
 Report Says.

Fewer, feebler, grayer grown, some 200 delegates, representing the 6f posts of the Grand Army of the Re- public, department of Connecticut, are gateherd here today for the 50th or golden enca mpment of the depart ment. Even a single year has made . sad inroad in their numbers, but their old eyes brightened and their laughter rang hearty as they clasped hands and greeted each other prior to the opening session of the encamp- ment.
 The gathering here is probably the last large gathering of the veterans o1 the Civil War which wil be held in this state The advancing years of the old soldiers together with their steadily 1essening numbers make it extremely unlikely that so large a number will be brought to a state gathering again.
 Two delegates were called by death last week. They were: Friend H. Frances, 18th Conn. Vols, Admiral Toote post, No. IT, New Haven, and B. C.. Johnson, 10th Conn. Vols, Ma son Rogers post, No. 10, Branford.
 Junior Vice. Commander Dr. Benja-
 min III. Cheney of Admiral Foote post New Haven, is the only candidate mentioned today for department com
 mander It is thought he will have nc opposition.
 In his report read at the opening
 session of the encampment in Odt Fellows hall, Broad street, at 1:3( this afternoon, Department Com nander Henry J. Seeley, called at tention to the fact that by reason o1
 infirmities of advancing age, residence remote from posts and financia causes, many old time comrades have ceased to be members of the order He recommends that through exercise of the proper fraternal spirit "al
 dropped or suspended members should be persuaded to return te
 membership.
 The department commanders repor- shows that 181 were lost by deatt during the year ending December 31 1916. This, however, is AZ less thar
 was recorded for the year before. IT consequence of the ever increa.sins
 losses by death. in the1 posts, the
 amount raised by the present per cap. ita tax is insufficient to meet the necessary annual expenses of the De- pertinent. In consequence the fund. of the department on deposit in the (Continued on Page 11)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FIND MAN WITH His
 THROAT CUT, LYING
 'ON FLOOR OF ROOM

John Gormley, of 442 Bishop ave- nue, found early this morning lying on the floor of his room with a deep gash inflicted in his throat. He was bleeding profusely and was in a semi conscious condition He was removed to the Bridgeport hospital in the emergency ambulance. His condition is considered serious owing to the loss of blood. The physicians at the in- stitutien state the wound was self-in- fiicted. .ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Wireless on Ships
 In Port Sealed

Boston, April 17.-NavAl authorities announced here today that until fur ther notice no commercial messages would be handled in the First naval district between ships at sea and shore radio stations. Wireless appar- atus of all ships entering ports in this district will be sealed while the ships are in port.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
FATHERS. TO RUN FARM.

Danbury, April 1.-The matters unions in this city have secured an option on about 40 acres of land on the outskirts of the city and plans are being made for cooperative effort by members of the unions to cultivate this land. each member to share in the crops in proportion to the labor he contributes to the cultivation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

New York, April 17-Physicians at- tending Sarah Bernhardt said today that her condition had so improved that an operation probably would not be necessary, but that in case one was decided on, it would not be perform ed for at least a week. The actress is suffering with an infection of the kidneys.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
Miners to Receive
 Big Wage Increase

New York, April 17-A tentative agreement to advance the wages of 1,225, 900 miners in the bituminous coal fields of Ohio. Indiana, Illinois and western Pennsylvania by about 20 per cent. at the expiration of the present contract was reached today by sub committee consisting of operators and employees from the four states.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
ASKS BANKERS AID.

Washington, April 17-Secretary McAdoo today informed the advisory council of the federal reserve board, comprising big banking interests of the country, that the government would welcome suggestions from them as individuals on floating the $5,000,- 0OO,O00 war bond issue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
'olice Notify Proprietors That Military Necessity
 Requires Abolition of En- { tartainments in Drinking
 Places.
Soldiers Said to Have Been Frequenting Tango Par lors in Their Off Time Order In. Effect After Saturday.

Superintendent John H. Red gate today formally notified the management of 2 aifsscabaFets that after next Saturday they will have to; suspend all enter tainmentss This action of the police throws out of employ nent about 50 artists and ta- boos entertainment of any sort or description in the city.
 N. .unc wal.
 The cafes will not be forced to close their doors. They are allowed to serve liquors and food as heretofore but they must not furnish any form of diversion for their guests. Dancing is barred and the tango spaces will have to bs utilized for some other purpose. Even music by an orches- tra is banned and patrons will have to dispense with all entertainments
 The following cabarets today re- cefved formal notication from Supt Redgate: Faireld cabaret, Fairfield avenue: Atlantic Hotel. Water street and Fairfield avenue: Faust cabaret Elm street; Carr's cabaret, Cannon and Broad streets; Star cabaret, Mid dle streeta Hotel Lorraine. Chapel street; Lshmann's shore house. Sea- view avenue. The latter establish nent has always furnished music and a dancing space for their patrons, but has not conducted a cabaret show.
 -A Inn~ nSfQ a = mentsl is the Fairfield cabaret. which it, is estimated, cost approximately s50,0 900 to furnish. It has always em- ployed. from 10 to IS entertainers and their cafe is one of the most sumptu- ously furnished in the city.
 Exclusive of the cabaret, dancing has always been provided for guests. Edward Freyler the proprietor, in a statement today said:
 we are always only too glad to comply with any request the police may make. Personally I think the order will do much to purify the busi- ness, and keep out g social element that has always been undesirable. It means 66 23 less expense and two thirds less business"
 Just what the Atlantic hotel man. agement will do under the new ruling is not known. It has never served any great amount of food, but it is understood the owners will direct their efforts to making a restaurant of, the establishment.
 It is understood the board of police commissioners arrived at their deci- sion to close the cabaret resorts after 8 conference with Major Beebe, and other military authorities in this city It is stated that soldiers when off duty have spent most of their time fin the resorts and the abolition o1 the entertainment, it is. considered will do much to curb their visits to these establishments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
zEAfiANDIA HIT MINE.

New York, April 17-The loss of the American steamer Zealandia on the British coast early this month was due to striking a mine, and two of the crew were scalded to death. according to officers of the vessel who arrived here today on an American steamer.
 The Zealandia left New York March IS for Liverpool. A cablegram from London on April z said she went ashore during a heavy gale, broke in two and would be a total loss.
 The Zealandia's officers said today they were under orders from the ship's owners not to discuss the ves- sel's destruction, and they refuse to tell the circumstances of the hitting of the mine. The two men who died were not Americans.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
P. & O. Liner is Wrecked After Battle With Subma- rine Struck by Tor pedo Vessel Rips Hole in Bottom by Going on
 Rocks. N
All Hands Are Saved, h. cluding Two Americans Who Tell of Battle on Ar rival Here - American Ship Sunk by Striking a Mine.

New York, April i7-The British steamship Karmala, an 8,983 ton passenger vessel own ed by the Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Co.,, was driven on a reef and sunk on March 17 near Spezia, Italy, after being shelled and tor pedoed by German submarine, according to two Americans who were among the Karmala's 19O passengers, and who ar rived here today from Europe. All on board the Karmala were saved.
 The Americans are w. E. Park of Boston and F. Hewer of Brooklyn. who were returning from a business trip to Egypt. The Karmala, they said, was on her way from Port Said to London when attacked The sub- marine appeared shortly before noon and immediately opened fire froc her deck gun at a range of about five miles. Forty shots were fired, they said, but none did any material dam- age to the ship. The Karmala was armed with gun mounted aft, and in turn fired 19 shots at the submarine, but could not reach her.
 Shortly after the bonn mbardment be- gan the submarine began to approach the ship, diving and emerging re- peatedly to fire her gun. When with in about 2,000 yards she let go two torpedoes, the first missing and the second hitting the Karmala in the bow.
 Although damaged. the Karmala continued her efforts to escape, and in zigzagging she ran too close to the shore, hit-a reef and ripped a great hole in her bottom. The lifeboats were lowered and the passengers ara crew Sssaped without any loss of life, the submarine giving up the attack as soon as the ship hit the reef.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
TAKE OVER QUINN CAFE.

David H. Cotter and William Hur- ley have assumed the management of the cafe formerly conducted by Harry Quinn at 168 Fairfield avenue. They will conduct the business as a part nership.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17

pdTImGIT.
 Reported from Fire Island ightship
 to the naval stations at Boston and New
 York at 3:3O a. m. on the 17th an enemy
 submarine was sighted by the U. s. s.
 Smith running apparently submerged.
 Submarine fired torpedo at U. s. $.
 Smith, which missed her by 30 yards. The
 wake of the torpedo was plainly seen
 crossing the bow. Submarine disap-
 peared."
 First information of the encounter came to the navy department in roundabout way from the Boston navy yard, which picked up the Smiths re- port saying she had been fired on bya German U-boat 5 .S}Q98te ess
 The navy department after communicating with Fire Island, Boston, New York and some oth- CT points on the Atlantic coast announced that the report of the Smith's encounter had been substan- tiated by official investigation.
 At noon no further details were available here The presence of enemy submarines in Ameri- can waters indicates that the threatened German blockade of American Atlantic ports has begun.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY
"GREATEsT BATTLE OF WAR"

"GREATEST BATTLE OF WAK
 Berlin, April IT, via London-"One of the greatest battles of the mighty war and therefore also in world his- tory,'' says the official statement today by the German army headquarters, lis in progress on the river Aisne."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
GERMAN SUBMARINE FIRES TORPEDO AT US. WARSHIp::
 ESCAPES BY SUbMFRG|NG

Washington April 17--A German submarine today fired on the destroyer Smith about 100 miles south of New York,
 This announcement was made at the navy de- partnent: .@e1@.:#s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
THE WEATHEas

Connecticut: Fair tonight and prob i ably Wednesday; moderate west
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-17
BRITISH AND PUSH GREAT DRIVE
Headquarters of Both Arm ies in France Report That Terrific Offensive is Con tinued With Remarkable Success.
Many Captives Are Taken, and Germans Sustain Heavy Losses Berlin Re- gards Battle As "The Greatest of the War"

London, April 17.-The British made a further advance in the neighhorhood of Epehy last night, according to an official statement by the war office Rain storms are hampering opera tions >
 The British gain was effective east of the Cambrai- -Peronne railroad at a point between Peronne and Cambrai. =. GERMANS LOSE HEAVILY
 Paris, April 17.-German counter attacks in force in the region of Allies and Courcy were repulsed last night by the French, according to an of ficial statement by the French war office. Heavy losses were inflicted on the Germans.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-05-23

pliment and the Allies the compliment
of sending to their aid one of our
most distinguished public men, an ex-
President who has rendered many
conspicuous public services and prov
ed his gallantry in many striking
ways. Polit cally, too, it would no
doubt have very fine effect and
make profound impression. But this
is not the time for the occasion for
compliment or for any action not cal
culated to contribute to the immediate
success of the war. The business now
in hand is undramatic, practical and
of scientific definiteness and prccis-
ion. l shall act with regard to it at
every step and in every particular
under expert and professional advices
from both sides of the water.
"That advice is that the men most
needed are men of the ages contem-
plated in the draft provisions of the
present bill, not men Of the ages and
sort contemplated in the section which
authorizes the formation of volunteer
units, and that for the preliminary
training of the men who are to be
drafted we shall need all Of our ex-
pcrienced officers. Mr.. Roosevelt told
me when l had the pleasure of seeing
him few weeks ago that he would
wish to have associated with him
some of the most effective officers Of
the regular army. They were men
who cannot possibly be spared from
the too small force of officers at our
command for the much more pressing
and necessary duty of training reg
ular troops"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-05-23
PREPARE TO GROW
PLENTY OF ROUGHAGE

Clemson College, S. c., May 19.-
The all cotton farmer must pull
fodder or buy roughage, both very
expensive. Fodder pulling has a
very strong hold on the small far
mer and the all cotton farmer.
There is not any better way to break
away from this habit than to plant
cowpeas and sorghum for hay. AS
long as the farmer makes no effort
to grow hay he simply must pull
fodder or buy hay. TO produce hay
is cheaper than either. Plant suf-
ficient acreage in peas and sorghum
to furnish sufficient roughage with
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-05-23
Drives Out Malaria, Builds Up Svster,

The Old Standard general strengthening toniS,
GROVES TASTELEsS chilli TONIC, drives out
Malaria. .enrches the blood ar builds up the sys
TEN. A true tonic. For adults and children SOC.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-05-23
to France at the earliest practicable

to France at the earliest practicable
date.
This is the answer of America to
Frances plea that the Stars and
Stripes be carried to the fighting
front without delay to hearten the
soldiers battling there with concrete
evidence that powerful ally has
come to their support against Ger
man aggression.
Announcement of the order follow
ed signing of the selective draft war
army bill by the President and the is
suance of a statement that under adj
vice of military experts on both sides
Of the water the President could not
employ volunteers or avail himself of
the "fine vigor and enthusiasm" of
former President Roosevelt for the
expedition.
The army law provides for an ult-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-05-23
Roosevelt Declines to Talk.

Oyster Bay, May 18.-Col. Roose-
welt declined tonight to comment on
President Wilson's refusal of his of
fer to raise a volunteer army for
immediate service in France.
III have nothing to say tonight"
said the former President "I wired
to President Wilson this afternoon
offering to raise two divisions for
immediate service, and if he SO de-
sired, two Others"