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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

Paris, May 25.-A decision to intro
duce meat cards at an early date is
understood to have been reached at
conference just held by Premier
Ribot, Louis J. Malvy, minister Of the
interior, and Maurice Violette, minis
ter of subsistence. Maximum prices
will be fixed to prevent boarding and
speculation, and severe penalties will
be inflicted for all acts tending to him
der fair distribution of meat among
consumers.
The meat card will give the right
not to obtain a fixed quantity, but to
buy for certain sum to DE deter
mined by a special scale. Wholesale
butchers on their own initiative have
fixed maximum prices for the time
being. These prices represent a de-
crease of 10 to 16 cents pound.
The debate in the, chamber Of depu-
ties on Interpretations regarding coal
and food deficits continued Yesterday,
deputies demanding a precise state
ment on the governments policy. Re-
plying to deputies who proposed meat
and coal cards, Minister of Provisions
VioIette said it was necessary to de-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
MEAT CARDS TO Be GIVEN PARTISAN
PUBLIC; CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES is.
DEBATING COAL AND FOOD SHORTAGE

prive the civilian population OF Is per
cent. of it's ordinary meat consump-
ton to assure the army of the $1,000
head of cattle a. month it needed
Minister Vio1ette opposed meat cards
because the distribution of sugar cards
showed that there were 2,S00, 600 con-
sumers in Paris and a division among
them of the quantity of meat now
sold wouNd give each one only 81
grammes a day. The minister said he
preferred meatless days.
In the course of his remarks Minis
ter Violette referred to speculation in
coal which, bought at the mines at 1os
francs a ton, had been sold to con-
sumers at $50 franis. He haid he
hoped that measures would be taken
to restrict the traffic in coal to legiti-
mate dealers and to make a declara-
tion of stocks obligatory.
The minister estimated the 1917
wheat crop at 327, 100000 bushels in
round numbers, about half the coun-
try's normal product
After final consideration it was de-
cided to postpone the continuation of
the debate until Tuesday next.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Shelters Demolished by
French Shells Found Fill
ed With Dead Part of
Chevreux Wood Captured
Hun Counter Attacks
Fail.
.Austrians Admit italian
Successes on Carso Pla-
teau-C Claim Severe Loss
es Inflicted on Enemy
Elsewhere - Battle of
Isonza Front Rages.

Paris, May 25-Part of Chew
reux wood, on the Aisne front,
was captured last night by the
French, the war Office an
norlnces. The German shelters
were found to have been de-
molished by the French artil-
lery and to be filed with the
dead.
The statement follows:
'sOn the Chemin des DANES
the night was marked by pro-
nounced activity Of the artil-
lery in the region northwest of
Braye en- Laonnois, especially
near LIE PANTHEON. A German
attack on our trenches north of
thesVauclerc windmill was re-
pulsed.
FARTHER east dn the region of Chew
reux, we carried out an operation late
yesterday In the part OF the Chevreux
wood situated southeast of that town,
where the enemy resisted senerEet-
ically The attack was completely
s~,cceszfu1 We found numerous dead
in the shelters destroyed by our ar
tilery. Thirty prisoners, including an
officer, remained in our hands.
TN the region of Courcy we drove
back a German detachment which had
succeedeh In penetrating ont Of our
posts on the eastern bank of the canal
Patrol encounters occurred southeast
of Rheims and near Bezonvaxx."
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
SENATE FINANCE
COMMITTEE WILL
SLASH WAR BILL
Revenue to Be Provided
viii Be Reduced by
Half Billion.

s Washington, May 25-Sentiment
among members of the senate finance
committee considering thewar revenue
bill was said today to be strongly IN
favor of reducing the total amount
carried in the bill as passed by the
house from $1,000, 100000 to about
$3.50, 100000 and of raising the DIFF
ference by short term bonds.
Most of the committee are under-
stood to take the ground that the
house levy is too great burden to be
borne this year by business.
The committee already has agreed
on a number of changes in the bill
and was expected to consider further
revisions today.
indications are that the committee
draft Of the bill will be ready for the
senate's consideration within 10 days.
When presented to the senate, 1t is ex-
pected to differ from the bill passed
by the house in the following points:
1. The retroactive income tax, tm-
posing an additional 33 Is per cent.
on the income taxes for the calendar
year OF 1916 Ghe tax which is paid
before June 30, 1910, to be stricken
from the bill. This wipes out an esti-
mated revenue of $108, ,0G0, ,oo0.
2. The increase in second class mail
rates to he stricken out
g. The excess profits tax to he
changed from the present system OF
taxing all profits in excess of Per
cent. to the British system of taxing
all profits in excess of the average
profits before the war. The pre-War
profits will be determined either by
the three years of the five years prior
to the war The English use the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Italians Capture
Heights of Jamiano

Rome, May 25-Italian troops en-
gagged in the offensive movement
south of Gorfzia have captured the
fortified heights north of Jamiano.
the war office announced today. The
italian positions have been extended
still further, the announcement
adds.
The battle is still raging from the
sea as far north as PLAYA The Ital-
ians yesterday and the day before
took a. total of 1o,245 prisoners and
much war material.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
TISZA TO SUPPORT
NEXT GOVERNMENT

Amsterdam. May 25-A Budapest
dispatch by way of Berlin says that
Count Tisza at conference with rep
resentatives of the national labor
party declared that the principal rea-
son for his resignation as Hungarian
premier was his attitude to the fran
chise question, which he outlined in
an exhaustive speech. The king
would not accept his proposals.
Count Tisza said he would support
the next government in any measures
having to do with requirements for
warfare. but that he would maintain
firmly his standpoint on the franchise
question. His speech was warmly ap-
plauded.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Asphyxiating Gas
Turns Back on Huns

Petrograd, May 25-The official re-
port issued today by the Russian war
department says:
western (Russian) front - On
Tuesday the enemy released a wave of
asphyxiating gas east of Pipitzat Dol
ma, north of Galitch, but thanks to a
change in the wind the gas was di-
verted in the direction of the enemy
trenches.
There was nothing of material con-
sequence to report
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Fol WAR-NIGHT sub nd :.
Russians Active
Near Baltic Coast

Berlin, May %, via London-Reviv-
ing activity at several points on the
Russian front is announced by army
headquarters today, the Riga dis
trict. near the Baltic coast, being par
ticularly mentioned. The statement
on the Russian front operations
reads:
Eastern front-Fighting activity
has revived at several points East
of Tukum, in the neighborhood of the
Balfftic coast, Russian accommodating
parties were driven off,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
ONLY CIVILIANS
MUST REGISTER
FOR ARMY DRAFT

Washington, May 25.-Members of
any duly organized and recognized
force, military or naval, subject under
other laws Of the United States to ,be
called, ordered or drafted in the mil
itary or naval service, are not re-
Quired to register on June 5 under the
selective service act. In kilograms to
governors of all states today Provost
Marshal General Crowder said:
The president holds that the selec-
Continued on Page 10.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25

French officers and Lieut.. J. w Os-
theimer of Philadelphia, who won his
rank in the French army in which
he enlisted at the outbreak of the war,
have been appointed instructors OF the
Americans at the central training
school. Some sections are drilled ac-
cording to the French method and
others according to the American. All
officers attached to the corps express
the utmost satisfaction with the men,
who display readiness to perform any
task. They all ara strong ycung5
men, many of them civil engineers,
and they show an ada liability to eet
any circumstances Eastssof them
ambulance but selected the fighting
corps after the United States decided
to enter the war. They have already
been undergoing some of the hard
ships of campaigning,s sleeping in tents
in the forest encampment, but they
know that this war is not parade
and entails the hardest and most try;
ing work day and night with many,
privations.
The military fashion of taking meals
in France has been somewhat chang
ed to meet the requirements OF the
Americans. Breakfast, which is scam
ty for the Frenchen, has been aug-
mented and the hours of other repasts.
have been modified. A French off,
Ger Of high grade told the Associated
Press correspondent that the arrival
of the Americans was greatly appre-
ciated and that he was confident they
would render an immense service to
the Allies.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
BRITISH MISSION
ON WAY TO CANADA

Washington, May 25-The British
mission left here very quietly last
night on special train, for a visit
to Canada. The departure, though
commonly known to the newspapers,
was withheld from publication by re-
quest of the government.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
GREEK FREIGHTER
TORPEDOED APRIL 13

New York, May 25-The Greek
freight steamer Odysseus, of s,4es
tons. which left New Orleans late in
March for Marseilles, was torpedoed
and sunk by a German submarine on
April, according to two members of
her crew, both Americans, who ar
rived here today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
ASIA MINOR IN
MILITARY DANGER

Petrograd, May 25.-Minister of war
Kerensky, speaking at Helsingrors
before starting on his tour of the front
referred to the military situation in
Asia Minor, of which the official news
agency quotes him as saying:
There is danger not only of losing
Armenia but possibly part of the Cal1-
casusp
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
DR.. BEEREADROECK
SUCCEEDS HOOVER

Amsterdam, May 25-The appoint
ment is announced of Jonkheer
Charles Ruys De Deerendroeck as
head of the Belgian relief commission
to succeed Herbert, C. Hoover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
No Peace At
Terms Set By
Premier MbOt

Copenhagen, May 25-The Berlin
vorwaerts. declares that no German
after the horrors of three years of
war, could think of. purchasing peace
on the TENS indicated in the speech of
Premier Ribot. The Yorwaerts,
which iss the socialist organ, asserts
that rather than this the. war must
last for another three years.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
Once Private Field,
Now Sergeant Field

Chicago, May 25-Marsha1l Field
III, said to be the wealthiest young
man in America, who enlisted as a
private in the First Illinois cavalry,
has won his first promotion. Bysspe-
cia1 orders today he became Sergeant
Field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
BATTLE RAGING ON
THE ISONZA FRONT

London, May 25-An Official state
Snent issued by the Austrian war Of
fee on Thursday, admits Italian sue
cesses on the Carso plateau but
claims tina tfhe Austrians INFLICTED se-
we're repuises on their assaflants else
where The statement follows:
Since noon yesterday the battle of
the Isonzo again has been raging
with extraordinary stubbornness
Masses OF the enemy directed furi-
Gus onset against our whole front for
40 kilometres from Palava to the seas.
At many points the battle was unin-
terruptsd during the night In the
region of Monte Cucco, near vodice
and Santo, a storming attack was
made in the afternoon All the de-
tachments which advanced east of
Monte Cucco became victims OF our
destructive fire,
Near Vodice the enemy's attacks
were broken by the bravery of our
infantry. Near the convent on Monte
Santo the enemy succeeded in cross
ing our trenches, which were ruined
by his drum fire. He was, however,
met by prompt reinforcements and
driven back on his reserves and with
them down Urwen ridge by our arti1-
lery. At the same time two mighty
assaults east of Gorizia failed, partly
under our artillery fire and partly af
ter hand to hand fighting.
There was fierce and obstinate
Gehtine for the much contested battle
field on the Carso plateau. Our po-
sitions here and the terrain behind
u r1r,H ~.
fire of guns of all calibre A power
full italian attack against the entire
front ON the Carso plateau began in
the afternoon. Between Fajti and
the sea the enemy sent succeeding
waves against our line. Whenever
one wave collapsed another followed.
Thus the struggle continues undimin-
5shed in violence. The enemy has
only gained ground protecting ia
raiano, where we have withdrawn our
troops one kffometre. Otherwise we
maintained our positions victoriously
to full extent everywhere"
TN q minor British operation this
morning southeast of Loos we cap
tured further portion Of the enemy's
front trench system in this neigfbor-
hood and took 2S prisoners An enemy
counter attack failed. There were un-
successful raids by troops south of
Arnentieres and west Of Messines.
We secured a few prisoners.'
London, May 25-"During the night
local hostile attack against one of
our posts in the Hindenburg line
southwest of Fontaine les Croiselles
was driven OFF, says today's war Of
flee report. "A German raiding par
ty northeast OF Ar1eux also was re-
pulsed with heavy losses. We had no
- e.. ~1<en.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
AMERICAN COLLEGE MEN CARRY STARS
and STRIPES To French BATTLE field

First Contingent of United States Troops to Ac-*
lively Enter War Agai4t Central Powers,
Composed Mainly of Co. -. Youths Several
Universities Represented = Push Towardi
Aisne Front With Fleet of Motor Cars-Beingi
Drilled According to French and Americans
Methods of Fighting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-05-25
iaE WEATHER

Fair tonight and saturday; modexs
ate west winds.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

A. e. James has the Largest and
Coolest Stable in the city and feeding
horses for Csc. 5-5t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
SOMERSET'S BIG EFFORT

As expected the report from Somer-
set gives the Christian Sunday School
there a very large number of men.
The following word came yesterday:
Somerset, KY, June 3.
Dear Brother Stahl
We had today in our Bible School
566 males over 16 years Of age. Our
total attendance was 1916 and our Of
fering $281.39. Needless to say we
won the contest with Nicholasville.
Fraternally,
II. q. aAXBY.
The big effort is explained in the
statement that they beat Nicholasville.
This effort may give Somerset the one
point gained by having the larger at
tendance in June but as the schools
start each month even, the Maysville
mems class has Its chance to win. And
Maysville will win, for the little town
in the southern part of the state have
no more loyal men than has Maysvllle
and Mason county. The fght for city
honors Is on now and there will be nc
turning back. There will be special
services on next Sunday.
Upon the suggestion Of DR., J. q
Townsend who addressed the Men's
Glass last Sunday the officers Of the
class appointed tho following commit
tee to represent the class In connec'
tion with the Sanitary Survey work
J. d. Easton. n. r. D, Thompson, And,
=. lloyd, Jaet ,. Cook and n, r. iusll
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Today is the last day for discount
on May gas bills,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Washington, June S-More than 10,-
100000 young Americans enrolled
themselves today for war service. Reg
istration day with but a few weeks Of
preparation saw the first military GEN.
sus ever taken in the United States
completed without single untoward
event Of consequence. Al.
The manhood of the nation obeyed
the Presidents call and volunteered
en- masse setting at naught all the
schemes and plotting of German SYM
pathizers and the few cranks who had
agitated against registration. 1t re-
mains but to select the men who are
to 60 to the front,
From practically every state assur-
ing messages came tonight to Briga-
dier General Crowder, provost mar
shall general, federal supervising Of
ficer Of the great enterprise, While
no complete returns from any state
were transmitted up to a late hour,
the governors were unanimous in re-
porting that complete quiet had pre-
vailed throughout the day and that
full registration was indicated,
In some precincts the late comers
forced officials to keep the polls open
until long after the 9 p. m. closing
hour set in the regulations. General
Crowder authorized then to keep open
as long as men wished to enroll them
selves. The result will be further to
delay the transmission Of returns,
however.
The early reports showing full
turnout all over the country indicated
that the estimates Of the Census Bu-
reau as to the number Of men within
the specified age limit would ba veri-
fed by the count, Wherever partial
figures were available the estimates
checked closely.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
BABY CLINIC

A Baby Clinic Friday a. m. at the
Health League Headquarters, 215
Court street. Let all mothers bring
babies up to six years of age, who
need examination and treatment. Pub
lie meeting at 1880 o'clock Thursday
evening at Council Chamber in interest
Of Baby Clinic.
The Clinic will be held under the
auspices of the Mason County Wo-
mans Club and the Health League.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

See our large assortment Of gifts
suitable for the graduate.
1t ]. r. KACKLEY & co.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
FOR MAGISTRATE

We are authorized to announce Fred
Dresel as a candidate for Magistrate
from the Second District, subject to
the action of the Democratic party at
the August, 1917, Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
MEETING OF ALUMNI ASSOCIA.
TION

A meeting of the Alumni Association
of the Maysville High School was held
last evening In the High School build
ing. Several matters Of minor import
ance regarding the banquet were dis
cussed. Only few members were
present.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
GRADUATION PRESENTS

Give the Girl Graduate a Diamond
Ring, Diamond Lavallier or a hand
some Partisan Ivory Toilet or Mani
cure Set with her initials enameled in
colors or nice Gold Handle Umbrella
at MURPHY'S, The Jeweler.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
SENIOR CLASS PICNIC

A number OF the Senior Class men,
bers of the Maysville High School fes-
terday picniced at Blue Licks Springs
going to that beautiful spot by auto
They report splendid time.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George H. Turnipseed as a candidate
for Superintendent of County Schools,
subject to the action Of the Democratic
party at the August Primary.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
RETURNED FROM BALTIMORE

Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Howard have re-
turned to their home on East Second
street from Baltimore, Nd, where the
former underwent an operation for
appendicitis. He will soon be able to
take care Of his extensive practice in
the city and county.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
PRESENTS FOR THE GRADUATE

Give the Boy a Gold Watch, Dia-
mond Stud, Gold Cuff Buttons or Scarf
Pin, Ivory Military Hair Brushes or
Sterling Silver Military Brushes, Sig
net or Set Ring,
MURPHY'S JEWELRY STORE.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Mr., and Mrs, Gordon Triplett and
son, Earl, will return to their home
In Dillsboro, Ind, today after visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. Goldsby Farrar of
West Second street,
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
EIGHTH ANNUAL CONTEST
OF the Adelphlc and Athenaeum So.
cieties Of the MaysvIlle High
SchOol-Latter Named Have
Been Vlctors Five Times.

The eighth annual contest of the
Athenaeum-Adelphic Literary So
cieties of the Maysville High School
will be held in the High School build
ing tonight beginning at 8 o'clock. A
very interesting program has been ar
ranged to which all are invited.
The contest honors of the past sew
en- years have stood. Adelphic, two
won, Athenaeum, five won. For the
past five years the Adelphics have been
unable to meet the brilliant work of
the Athenaeums but they say that the
sting of victories of the latter will be
broken tonight.
The following is the program:
Junior Girls Quartet:
(a) Nellie Was Lady"
(b) "The Daises."
l. Readings:
(a) "The Eagle vs.. The Lion"....
................... Adelphic
Mary Boyd Tully
(b) Sun Dried" 49,. .Athenaeum
Margaret Smith
:. Orations:
(a) "The Challange of Labor.
.................. .Athenaeum
Frank Browning
(b) Thrift" ............ Adelphic
Norman Bowman
Duet Madrigal in May"
Margaret Smith and Lillian Muse
l3. Essays:
(a) "The Heroism of Women.
.................. Athenaeum
Ria Ross
(b) "The Eastern Question. .....
.................... .Adelphit
Margaret Downing
4. Papers:
(a) Adephic News
Eleanor Wood
| (b) Athenaeum Chronicle
Mary Kehoe
Sophomore Girls Quartet.
| (a) Believe Me II All Those En-
| dearing Young Charms"
| (b) "Old Black joe
Interlude: "The Ham That Saved Tn,
Homestead"
MT. JenklnS ~. Everett
n Mrs. Jenkins L.. Jone
Arabella Araminta Jenkins. M. Smitl
Roland Montrose ,.,,. e. McCarthe
Harold De We're ........F. Browning
Hiram S. P. Browning. j. Zweigar
, Decision of Judges;
Judges: Miss Hllda Threlkeld, Hon
8. F, Reed, Mr.. c. Mathews.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06
REGISTRATION DAY
Observed All Over the Nation Yester.
day-Alm0st 500 Register In
Maysyllle.

Yesterday was registration day in
the United States, the day In which the
men Of the country between the ages
of 81 and 81 gave their names to the
government for the selective draft.
In Maysville the day opened with
the ringing Of bells and the blowing
Of whistles. The registration booths
opened promptly at o'clock remain
ing open until 9 o'clock at night.
The Maysville Band was right on
the job and played at the various
booths at intervals during the day
The band was composed Of about IL
pieces and the members covered them
selves with much honor by their sweet
music. The band was under the lead
ership of Mr.. J. H. Randolph and
much credit is reflected upon him for
his efficient leadership.
Various demonstrations were held
throughout the city for the Registra-
tion. In most business houses the
sign, Business as Usual" was seen but
some few closed for part Of the
day.
AS we are unable to get reports
from the registration officers in the
county we are unable to give any fig
ures for the county registration as
the government officials have request
ed that reports concerning the number
Of men be gotten only from the Of
ficers. The following however was
the registration in the city:
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

An endless variety of presents suit
able for the graduates are now being
shown by MURPHY, The Jeweler.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-06

Washington, June 6-When the pro-
vost marshal generals Office closed at
midnight no registration reports from
any state had been received,