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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
Italian Navy Botters
Trieste With NeW and
Powerful War DeDice
fsrecial Corr.pond,ncSl

WASHINGTON, Aug. ga new
Italian instrument Of war has pro
ouced a sensation in the naval world,
according TO information in posses
sion of experts here. The new DEVICE
emrloyed for the first time in the pres
on. Italian offensive against Austria
has not been definitely described NO
description of it is now available. only
tic results being revealed. The instru-
mest is said, however, TO consist OF an
e,ormous float. carrying the heaviest
guns in existence and employing a ne"
type of shell.
An official dispatch from Rome 10
dsv containing the fullest account that
rs ve. reached America OF the use ol
IN, new instrument states that ~ Is
hing employed in the Gulf or lrleSVe,
5ronDipo shells into the clty anu
Sv.csninC Uermada, the prncIpal 4ot
barr;ro the way Of the ltallahs "
Tr;este The dispatch Indicates tn"'
Trieste is the main objective OF I'll.
ItoIion offensive. and RECORDS Constant
n~ogress of the Italian forces. ..u;or
"1be bombardment Of the Austrian
ros;t;ons" saws this cablegram, was
accompanied in the Gulf OF trieste ~
go FnoIisb monitors and three greaE
Ill, mentors, which shelIed anu
incl the most vital points OF my
Adrian defences with guns OF such
lace calibre and long range as inc
Instrians never before experienced
SURPASSED All Records
mi, r.oI;ar navy has surpassed In
,sl;hro and range every previous rec
"a h., mounting on special hoaIs,
lose construction and detail are
,,"fopnd secret, artillery OF power
cvceedinc any armament on any nus
tr:an dreadnought' a.,;sed and
;,oncurated a new system Oh hay~i
lAeEguI"'' Deieted.) This ele-
ment of surprise was a part T OF tne
new enterprise in the Gun OF lIIes.. ,
While the artillery fire was IN pIoSStt ',
over the Carso the ltallan anu IT
Gsh monitors, escorted D! va po;r,
boats, motor boats, submarine S % ~
rJaros proceeded 70 the Hui4 %
T.;nsts crossing mine fields, ana at
a,cIoct n m. the English monitors
o,.UoJ fire against the HermauS
o,os on the side opposite lhe
10 front. where the Austrian re
ives and artillery had been cohee''-
ti.ted. MAILING hmm
IDS of craters upon the. sides anu
Ion the high plateaus OF the ne
,nada while the Italian monitors ma,
tau,ed a still more terrific hTe ae",i, nS
The Austrian military buildings anu
6cnots in the city OF Trieste.
IA large number of Italian alrpl"hes
we're constantly in the air over the
naval forces, expecting Austrian aerlal
craft 10 come out to drop bombs upon
no ships. but the Austrian fiers dia
not venture forth. The Austrian
Coastal batteries opened fire, but the
Tnglish monitors were not HIT, tneS
reFTaining 70 answer the coastal oai,
feries' bombardment, but directing All
heir fire against the Hermada, stop
Ming only when the Italian infantry
launched its attack against the Her
"At night the English monitors re-
turned without having been damaged
The Italian monitors also stopped M
ing at night. During the lombard
ment smoke was observed near Po!a'
i, being learned that it issued from
the Austrian battleships. which had
steam up. but they did not dare FISK
coming out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
GERMAN

BERLIN. Aug. &c DAY.-In Flanders
the artillery duel attained considerable in
tensity in some sectors. British reconnoi-
tring advances at several points failed. There
were lively artillery and infantry actions be-
fore our lines west Of lie Catelet and on
the farms lying in front of our advanced po-
sitions s.. Quentin again was brought un-
der the French artillery. which caused q
fresh fire in the town
Along the Aisne front the firing was re-
vved several times. After strong artillery
preparation French dctachmonts penetrated
our foremost trenches southwest Of Pargny.
They were elected by counter thrust.
On the western bank Of the Mouse tVerdun
'front.' the fighting activity was less pro-
nounccd. East OF the river the artillery duel
was again very intense. Enemy forces once
more pressed forward from Hill 3if, cast
of Samogneux. toward the north. They were
repulsed by our fire and in hand-to-hand
fighting This morning fighting developed
near Beaumont. two miles northeast Of Hill
344.
(NlGHT) - Near Beaumont, on the eastern
bank of the Meuse tVerdun 'front.', attack
ing French troops in the morning, after
brief successes ut the beginning. were re-
pulsed by our counter thrust and driven
back to their own positions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-27
FRENCH

PARIS, Aug. 20 (DAYJ.-North OF Yer
dun the night was marked by great activity
of the artillery on the right bank of the
Meuse. between SamoPneuX and Chaume
Wood On the left bank we progressed
slightly south of Bethncourt. Our advanced
posts are in the outskirts Of the village and
on the banks Of the Forges rivulet
On the heights OF the Meuse two attacks
attempted by the enemy cost him marked
losses without results.
NfGHT-In the Champagne our artillery.
continuing its fires of destruction, caused
within the German lines an explosion Of gas
reservoirs north Of the Navarin Farm.
On the right bank OF the Mouse our troops
this morning strongly attacked between the
Mormont Farm and the Bots IL Chaumc.
Our attack was completely successful and
gave Va possession Of all our objectves. de-
spite the stubborn resistance Of the Germans.
We captured their lines IL defence on =
front Of four kilometres TO depth Of about
one kilometre All VI the Bots des Posses
and the Bots Beaumont. situated further "
the north il in our hands. Pushing furtheI
forward our troops reached The southern out
skirts Of the village of Beaumont.
A violent counter attack, debouchinR from
the Wayrile Wood. was caugh. under the fire
OF our artillery and rcpu.sed with heavy
losses. We took 4 number Of prisoners, who
have not yet been counted.
On the left bank of the Neuse the artl-
lery fighting was characterized at times by
great violence in the region north Of Hill 3Of.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Make Second Attempt
 To Place Central Span of 4 Quebec Cantilever Bridge

Quebec, Sept. 17.--Another attempt to place in position the central span of the Quebec cantilever bridge will be made today.
 Wealhter conditions being favorable. the span, resting on pontoons upon which 1t was constructed. was lowed into position and hoisting chains at tached to eight six4on jacks ready to begin the lift of 15o feet.
 A similar. attempt made Sept. II, 1916, to place the span in position failed, the span breaking away and falling into the river, resulting in fl men losing their. lives and a financial loss of $500,00o.
 The bridge was first constructed in 1906 and collapsed on Aug. 29 the fol- lowing year, resulting in seventy per- sons losing their lives and entailing a monetary loss of more than sS,0O0,- GOO.
 The bridge when completed will be
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Thugs Beat Up
 Guilford Man

Guilford, Conn. Sept 1.-The au- thorities are today looking for two men who assaulted Elliott E. Davis, proprietor of a general store here as he was about to enter the back doof of his home late Saturday night. It is believed that the men, knowing Davis had carried home with him the days proceeds from the store, had intended to rob him. Davis, however, when he drove up in his car had stopped long enough to put the money in the house before preceding to the garage. He was returning from the latter place when he was attacked. He was not seriously hurt although knocked down and e.r-ined.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
To Probe Arizona
 Labor Conditions

Washington, Sept. 1T Appoint- ment of commission to investigate labor conditions in Arizona copper mines, as advocated by the American Federation of Labor. was proposed today to President Wilson.
 President Gompers, Of the labor federation, has laid before the Presi. ident charges of federation investiga- tors that agitators connected with the Industrial Workers of the World were encouraged by copper producing ip- sterests for the sake of discrediting the labor movement. Most. of the miners recently .deported from Bis- bee were union members and not |. W. w. men and this was known to company officials. who promoted the deportations, the Federation of Labor charges.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
MIR. GARFIELD ON COAL.
AE R. GARFIELD, who is at the head of the
 lX1 gram of the government, advises the

ER GARFIELD who is at the head of the coal supply MI gram the government advises the people to buy coal than positively to use at the moment expected atcoal will be somewhat cheap than s now. At least it will be no higher
 Sometime since committee rushed into the Bridge newspapers with huryup call to buy coal The Farmer delay saying that the citizens should follow the govern rather whose interest in the sale of coal likely be profit taking than public interest
 The given by The Farmer isrenewed now upon be lower.
 The people will remember that in carrying out great and revolutionary projects the must move slowly They
 also remember has at least given check that march seshness which rapidly putting M commodities higher and higher Few things have been ced in price as yet upward trend of prices has been completely arrested
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
RUSSIA A REPUBLIC.

H ERENSKY'S proclamation that Russia is to have IA- publican form of government marks an epoch history such has not been noted since France had her revolutions by which she transmitted ultimately to Republic.
 almost without boodshed to show that Russian people, those of them and matters gov rnmen overwhelmingly with the provisional
 The military power of Kornilof could not have completely palsied hor he and his delivered
 the government unless dissatisfaction with his extended to the very troops that he commanded.
 The Kornilof rebellion middle class rebellion He classes of Russia He had the sympathy of these classes but they lacked the courage and probably the to give him
 provisional government has one more danger to run It has itself superior to the arsocrac middle pretensions Can maintain itself the presence of the grow ing dissatisfaction the elemen2 from that the danger to Russian stability may probably 
 Immediately upon the arrest of Korniof the ultra radicals for the first time triumphant in general vote in the Council Workmen Soldiers Delegates The resolution 10 exclude from of proper ties classes the of the radical to the Kornof at
 rebellion prompted by properties classes, and the radicals decided that these classes should have more
 The the into Russia into small holdings the benefit of the peaanry is the most important legislation that followed the arrest of Kor
 very likely that this land scheme will be carried out
 The large estates Russia will disappear and the land owned Ey the church up holdings for the easany way another the centrazaon of land has been at the bottom of most of great popular revolutions Sue cessfu revolution has very frequently been attended by read jrstments the system of property in land.
 The present system consequence of the splitting great estates during the revolution The British found 1t by peaceful to split up estates Ireland New Zealand some twenty di ydia sst hqa9gg into small properties in such away that centr8fza ationf fcafdM again occur e54#@4s s
 But the radicals desire reforms well under necessary land reform Their proposition to mediae administer all industry by government agencies is of character program represents transition that has yet effected which perhaps cannot be fully effected suddenly and after such gigantic fashion
 For the radicals appear to be satisfied with Kerensky from this the next threat to his thority may be expected.
 Kerensy be viewed dictator The real power of Russia is exercised by Council of Wormens and Sol ders delegates less directed by Kerensky than the American congress is by President Wilson.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
THE WEATHER

Fox New Haven, Sept 17-Fore- cast for New Haven and vicinity. Generally fair and continued cool tonight and Tuesday.
 For Connecticut: Cloudy to- -zight; Tuesday, fair; moderate to fresh northeast to north winds.
 Conditions: A long ridge of high pressure over the lake regoin and northern New England is produc- ing cool, pleasant weather in the northern districts from tho Mis- sfssippl river eastward to the coast. The southern storm has moved out to sea, but is still caus- ing unsettled weather on the mid- s.le and north AtIonfic coasts. The temperatures are rising slowly in the western districts.
 Conditions favor for this vfcin- ify fair wcathefy with cool nights bbt quite warm during the mid ale of tho day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Tailored Serge Dresses promise to be exceecmssy popular They are made with long lines panels trim med with buttons or touches of embroidery bradng and many buttons in long which gives impres- sion of slenderness. They in gray, brown, navy blue and taupe.
 Afternoon Dresses and Dinner Gowns of Crepe Meteor, Satin and Taffeta Models for stout figures made with long paitngs, grdles that tie and fall in long ends. Very attractive and without the bunch- ness or huge side pockets which given to slender figures large assortment at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
De mRead Go
kik<t tiialaat 1e0

3,239 feet from shore to shore and will have two railroad tracks, two street car tracks. and two roadways. It will cut the railroad Journey be- tween Halifax and Winnipeg a half a day. The steel used in its construc- ton weighs 180,G00,000 pounds and the total cost will be $11,000,000.
 The central span, to be raised to- day, is GAO feet, the longest bridge span in the world.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
Fired At Family Into Which lie
 Hoped To Marry

New Britain. Conn, Sept. 17.-Frank Lombardo was bound over to the su- perior court in police court today for assault with intent to kill. His bond was fixed at s10,Oo0.
 Lombardo. it is alleged, fired five shots at Vito Rossman and his wife and daughter late yesterday afternoon during dispute concerning his en- gagement to marry the girl, who ia aged IT. It is said the girl recently broke off the engagement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Tailored Suits in the new fall models for stout women. These are developed in serges, Burella Cloth, silveftone and Broadcloth, in black and con- servatve street shades such brown taupe and navy Sizes from 3911a to 5211a.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17
HOUSE AND BARN IS
 DESTROYED BY BLAZE

Winsted. Conn.,, Sept 17-Fire on Beach Hill in Colebrook yesterday, destroyed two story farm house and barn owned by James Anderson. of Brooklyn: N, Y., and occupied by Alvin Johnson, a lumberman. The fire is believed to have been started through one of Johnson's employees smoking in bed. The loss is estimat- ed at $3,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

The Swedish steamer Carlsolni. which arrived at an Atlantic port re- centsy to load cargo for Sweden and was prevented by the embargo. sailed for another American port to take coal for Chill.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-17

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
JOHN BAIN DIES
 FROM GUN WOUNDS
TRAGIC DOPING BETWEEN BROTHERS ENDS FATALLY FOR
 THE ONE WHO WAS HIT.
Officials Have Investigated the Cir eumstances, But Unlikely Any Furth. CT Action Win Be Taken for the Present

John Ban. l3 years of age. died at an early hour yes erday morning al St. Josephs lnfirmary from a shotgun wound inflicted al the hands Of Michael Bain, his l0-year-old brother. The younger brother, who did the shooting, has never as yet realized the whole importance of the tragedy. though when the body of his brother was brought to the home in the woods off tbe Wilmington Park driveway. tiae younger brother knew that his single shot had been fatal.
 The circumstances surrounding the tragedy as investigated at first by Sheriff Brad O. Smith, were yesterday afternoon confirmed by Coroner Dr. J. 1 B. Shaw, who stated that an inquest would not he necessary and would only put the county 10 an expense l There is no dispute over the fact Una, Michael Rain, the l0-year-old youth. shot and killed his brother.
 The matter will be submitted to Inc grand jury for official recognition. bat it is not considered likely that any u,- tioh will be taken there. for there seems nothing that coud be done in
 the punishment Of l0year-old boy even when he has shot and killed his brother
 AIr Bain, one of the lodest cttizeus of the county wa prostrated with grief as were the others O. the family yesterday morning when the mu I'm portance Of the tragedy daWned on hem. Al first they had indu,eed in hopes that the wounds would nor prove fatal However the attending physicians from the first held ont m.
 He hope ot the recovery Of the boy.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
SENATE FAVoRS CUTTING
 DOWN TAX BURDEN
IS STRONGLY OPPOSED TO THE HOUSE TAXATION ON sPE.
 CIAL INDUSTRIES.

Washington, May 25-The size ot the nations tax burden Tor inc first year Of the war was debated today by the senate finance committee withou reaching a final decision. All mem. bers are eaid. hoaeler, 10 regard mate. rial reductions of he house revenue measures $L8o00O0. 0o0 total as neces- sary and certain.
 Consensus Of opinion in the commit tee apparently tav,rs a total of be. sween $l250,0O00o0 and Sl.50o.0oo,. O00 determination of the exact amount t7 await detailed consideration of the bill.
 Several tentative plans are under deyate Among them Is reduction or substitution Of d new tax system for the house levy of per cent on the automobile and other industries Com. mittee sentiment is said to be strong.
 against what has been termed the house taxation Of special industries For the automobile manufacturers tax, flat. graduated annual tax upon machines, whether in possession of manufacturers. distributors or in. diyiduals, ranging from two delars for cheap cars to 20 or 25 dollars for high-price9 ones is under considera- ton
 Adoption with little change of in. come schedules Of -he house bin other than the retroactive provision. is said 10 have been virtual decided upon by the committee Rates fixed by the house bill. including the new normal tax Of 2 per cent the reduced exemptions of $l000 for single per sons and $20O0 for married and the increased surtaXes as originally drafted by the ways and means com mittee probably will be approved. The further increase of about one-tourth in surtaxes on incomes over $t0.oOo pro, ided in the I.enr0ot amendments is strongly opposed
 Upon the qustion of the total tax levy n few of lhe committee members today urged reduction Of the houee bu. 10 even less than one billion dOl- lars. ranging from that 10 the house lgure with both Democrats and Re punlcans divided.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
AN ORDINANCE.

An ordinance 10 prohibit chickens and other towL- from running at ,arge in the City of Hot Springs under cer- tain condition, providing penalty for it's violation and repeating all ordin. ances in conflict.
 Be it ordained by the Commission O. the City of tiot Sprlngs, Arkansas: secton l. That 1t shall be unlawful for any person firm or corporation owning or having control of any chick. ems, ducks or other fowls within the City of Hot Springs. 10 permit them to run at large after having had Do- tice from the City Manager that said chickens ducks or other fowls are a menace and nuisance To bis or Is neighbors
 See. 2. Any person, firm or corpor auon who shall, after having had lo- tee from the City Manager that his chickens, ducks or other f0ws running at large are annoying his neighbors, then permit any chickens. ducks or ether fowls to run at 'arge shall be ueemed guilty Of m msdemeauor and upon conviction in police court shall be lined in any sum of not less than one dollar nor more than five dollars Sec 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed Jud tais ordinance shall be in ml force and take effect from and ameI its passage.
 E. ML ROTH
 Pas ed. May 23, 1917.
 Approved May 23, 1917.
 J ". McCLENDON, Mayor. test. A. B. JORDAN
 City Clerk. Printed m Sentinel Record eday 26. lgl7.
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
COUNTY CLERKS
 OFFICE IS BUSY
MANY VISITORS ARE FILLING REGISTRATION BLANKS AND SENDING THEM HOME
 BY MAIL
lt Is Presumed From the Present Rate Of Registration That All Visitors Win Nave Complied With Law Fully Before the End of Month.

Visitors 10 Hot Springs between the ages of registration were yesterday al the county clerks office in large mum bers and c erk Allen HotchMss and his deputies were busy throughout the entlre day filling out the blanks for the visitors so they could get them our in the registered mail and get them on file with their home oniciale before June & the date when all mast have complied with the law.
 There are some completing details in connecron with the registration at fhe county clerks office here. as there are quite a number Of foreigners, and some of enemy citizenship, but the government blanks have made it D ain what 10 do under every circumstance that arises, and gradually the work ir being caught np with
 At the present rate of reeis.ra ton' said County Clerk Allen Totca kiss yesterday, "it is apparent tba, all the visitors here will have complied with the law by the end Of this month. They get the blanks filled oul here and send them by registered ma 70 their home county clerk or city clerk and by saving the registration receipt they are on safe ground There is a1. soluely no need for any person to re-
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
DECORATION DAY.

Nat'ona, Decoration Day exercises held uuder tae auspices or the Grand Army of the Republic, and the Span ish-American War Veterans Twill be held ai Greenwood Cemetery Sunday. May 2T 1917, al 2:30 D. m
 Hon Harry Meyers and the Hon. l.. F. Sawyer will be the orators Of the day A good program has been ar ranged
 Every one Is cordially invited to at. tend. 4 specja invitation Is extended 10 he officers and inmates Of the Army and Navy Hospital, the Confed. crate Veterans, and all organized bodies. All persons having flowers are urged to bring them for the decoration Of graves rEn
 J. H. AVERY. Commander.
 5.25.3t
The Sentinel=record., 1917-05-26
SAYS FREE LUNCH
AIDS TEMPERANCE

thiraeo, May 25.-Llquor men gath. cred before the council committee on hea h yesterday 10 advocate passage of an ordinance forbdding free lunch in saloon~. Michael Montague. pne of the deleeation. had an opposite view 10 the others.
 There is no such thing as free lunch, he said First of all you have 10 buy something from the saloon keeper before you can partake If the lunch Lunch is the greates. temper. ing influence in the saloon. If a man takes a twoounce drink of U.b.kev and then takes a bite of lunch he probably does not take a second drink Whiskey taken alone creates .an appetite If you want to create the use of whiskey, pass this ord- nance"