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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
u. S. Entry Into W.
Saved Financial
Position of Italy
Extension Of Credits Here
Eased Situation, One
Of Mission Says

Washington. May 26.-The entry in
the war Of the United States was stated
by one Of the Italian mission to-day 10
have practically saved the financial and
economic position Of Italy. if not Of the
whole Alliance. The strain of the war
and the huge drain Of payments abroad
had placed Italy in a most serious stu
alton.
Before the war. it was said. Italy's
financial policy had been entirely do
nestle, without thought Of foreign com
merce or exchange. Only through
financing by England. it was pointed
out, was Italy able to meet her i'm
mense purchases abroad. Now that the
United States. however, has entered the
war, the extension of credit here will
make her position infinitely easier and
allow the full mobilization Of all her
reserve strength.
The mission to-day organized for its
work. The various members met Am
baSsador di Cellere at headquarters and
laid out plans for formal conferences
with American officials, beginning Mon
day.
The Prince of Udine, head Of the mis-
sion, will probably call on Vice Presi-
dent Marshall on his return from the
West next week and later address the
Senate. King Victor Emmanuel left the
front for only the second time during
the war to intrust special message to
the prince to be delivered to the Amer
lean people, and it is thought the most
fitting place would be the Senate. The
prince is member of the Italian SEN
ate.
Tomorrow members of the mission
will 90 TO Mt. Vernon to pay their
respects 20 the memory of George
Washington. They will go on the Pres
idential yacht Mayfower as guests Of
Secretary Daniels and will be accom-
panied by Secretaries Lansing and
Baker and other officials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Stockholm Conferrees Dis
mayed by Refusal to
Issue Passports
No Allied Delegates
Policeman Elements Peace
Attempt Doomed to
Failure

Stockholm, May 26.-Surprise and
dismay seized the members of the So
cialist International Conference here
when they learned that the United
States government had refused TO issue
passports to American Socialist dele
gates.
"The report is either false or else
the result Of a misunderstanding Of
our purpose asserted Chairman
Branting. No formal action will be
taken on the matter until fuller con-
frmation has been received. but James
Fads How. the so-called millionaire
tramp" has joined Mayor Karl Kind
hagen and Karl Fries, international
secretary Of the World Church Peace
Alliance and international president of
the Young Mems Christian Association,
in a message of protest to Secretary
Lansing.
Even the arrival to-day of Victor
Adler, leader of the Austrian Social
lists. and the news that the Moderate
Russian Socialists would send repre-
sentatives failed to cheer the dele
gates. Though the group gatherings
continue, it is apparent that the Ger
man scheme Of general meeting has
failed. The Americans were expected
10 stiffen the immediate peace" advo-
Gates. The absence Of the British,
French and American Socialists has
doomed the international" phase of
the conference.
And even in the group meetings the
nationalist spirit is cropping up strong
". The attitude of the Finnish dele
gates furnishes an example. When
they met the Dutch and Scandinavian
representatives they were not interested
in the international questions of in
IDENTITIES or annexations, but were
wholly concerned with means to secure
antnnnrnv for Finland
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Farm Fires in Germany
Dry Weather of North PARTLY
RESPONSIBLE" for Blazes

Copenhagen, May 26.-The German
papers daily contain long lists of farm
fires, for which the protracted dry
weather in Northern Germany is partly
responsible. The military authorities
are taking stringent measures 10 pre-
vent the starting of fires through care
lessness or intent.
The dry weather is causing some
anxiety about crop prospects in North
ern Germany, but the conditions in the
South are reported to be excellent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
From Tie Tribune Bureau

Washington. May 26.-Two years
more of war is the expectation OF most
peMle in Austria, DR.. Paul Martin
who was in charge of the American
surgical units in Austria, said to-day.
He asserted there was little likelihood
Of a revolution, although there is not
much love for Germans or German
policies.
"The Austrians," he said, "realize the
inefectiveness Of any attempt at revo-
luton. for in the event of an outbreak
Germany would send in tremendous
army and crush the uprising. The Aus
trian army is not disciplined nearly
so well, nor is it nearly as strong, as
the German army
As TO the attitude of the Austrlans
toward Emperor Charles Francis, DR..
Martin said: "The Emperor is very
popular, and beloved by his people. lie
is democratic, mingles with his soldiers
in the field, at the front and IN the
trenches, and they all are with him.
DR.. Martin asserted that Count Ger
min has made repeated attempts to ne
gotiate a peace with Russia, but Aus
tria, he said, is bound by Germany,
Austria having at the present time no
independence of her own, but is sub
hitting to the authority and to the OFF,
,sn of Germany
THE constant and sincere desire of
Austria" he said, "is to effect peace,
and ] believe Austria would be Wiling
to sacrifice great deal to obtain
peace
Reserves Mostly Cripples
The nation. however, through suffer
ing from economic causes as well as
from the bleeding of war. has 100000
reserves, DR.. Martin asserted.
This reserve, however" he said, lis
not composed of able-bodied men. Sta
tistics show that 80 per cent of Aus
tria's wounded go back to the front.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Destroyer Goes on Rocks

United States destroyer No. Q. the
Warrington. was damaged yesterday,
when her steering gear broke and she
went aground on the rocks at He'll Gate.
A wireless message was sent to the
navy yard and tugs succeeded in pull
ing her off the rocks after two hours
work. She proceeded with large hole
n her side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Wilson'S Message Signals
NerO Era, King Victor Says

Rome, May 26.-King Victor Enan-
uels message was made public here
to-day.
1t says the opening of new era for
mankind was signalized by President
Wilson's act in proclaimng the justice
Of the Allied cause and declaring for
a peace which will safeguard the
future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Big Strike in Saxony
Textile Workers Demand IS
Per Cent Increase

Copenhagen, May 26.-The textile
workers of Crimmitzschau, Saxony, have
voted a strike for Is per cent increase
in wages because of the increased cost
Of living. The strike affects 1900 en-
ployes, but there is danger of its
spreading throughout the textile dis
trict, where complaints of wages have
heen loud for months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27

dustrial purposes or to heal Russia
wounds. Now. Germany, on the other
hand. not only offers peace to Russia.
in which no reservations Turk. but
stands ready 10 lend her Russian
neighbors the necessary financial aid TO
rebuild Russia industrially."
The article continues that there had
been falsehoods spread by Germsny's
enemies TO the effect that Germany was
financially exhausted. but that she
would prove when peace was declared
what she would be able TO do for
Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
Treasury Job for Dr.. Rowe

Washington, May 26.-Dr. L. S. Rowe,
secretary of the international High
Commission and professor of political
science at the University of Pennsyl-
vania, has been offered the assistant
secretaryship of the treasury in charge
of customs. DR.. Rowe would succeed
March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
$l.lO English Corduroy at SOC.

$l.lO English Corduroy at SOC.
Just secured from an importer quantity
of White Washable Corduroy for Skirts or
Sport Suits, regular value S1IO, at, per yard so
IS to SOC. Summer Dress Fabrics at Csc.
Thousands of yards of fine Cottons, in
stripes dots and floral effects, exquisite
color combinations, imported and domestic,
exceptional value, per yard d
Vacation and Travelling Requisites
Week end Suit Cases, black enamel duck,
all sizes, $50 to $50
Hat Boxes, black enamel duck, AS to COS
Travelling Bags, russell cowhide leather,
leather Iined,3 pockets, IA to 1Sn, $50 to 1850
Auto Lunch Kits black enamel, $50 to Il. so
Medicine Cases, so to SIS
Red Cross Emergency Cases. LIS to 6.75
Sun and Rain Umbrellas and Parasols, all
silk in black and cOIors, 800 to 500
Folding Umbrellas to fit in suit cases so to 4.05
U. S. Flags for Memorial Day, May 80
and Flag Day, June IA, aII-wool bunting, IS
sewed stars
3x6 feet. .........6.00 6x1O feet. .......15.75
4x6 feet. ........7.25 ski feet. .....".25.0O
Flag Poles, ball ends, with halyard, per foot
l21zc. Stationary brackets, SOC. Adjustable
brackets, LIS. U. S. and Allies Silk Flags at
lowest prices in New York.
Special Attention Given Mail Orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
General Strike in Finland

Petrograd, May 26.-Strikes in all
branches of industry throughout Fin
land are reported in a dispatch from
Helsingfors. In some DISTRICTS the
strikes have been accompanied by acts
of violence against the employers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-27
JohMDoxAM sroaawax
SoNs6SoMs 9th and 9th Sts
Sale of Taffeta Silk

High grade dress Taffeta Silk, yard wide, every
desirable color, including Black,
LIS value, special at, per yard, In
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

This was one of the leading millinery establishments in the city. MT. Root and Miss Hall were married in Meri- den in 1872. Mrs. Root died in 1905.
 Tn 1892, MT. Root entered the postal service, where he served faithfully until his death.
 Cheerfulness was the keynote of his nature and his kindliness made him greatly beloved by all with whom he came into contact. He was a great lover of his country and was very patriotic. Every day of importance in the history of the country found some appropriate reminder of it on the postmasters desk. He was a member of the citizens committee of the G. A. R. and when in Meriden belonged to the state militia. Before coming to Bridgeport he was affiliated with the Masons but did not keep up his mem. bership after arriving here.
 MT. Root was always active in the Presbyterian church. He belonged for many years to the First Presbyterian church of this city where he was for some time a deacon Several years ago when a part of thee congregation left the church and founded the Peo- ple's Presbyterian church MT. Root became charter member and an el- der of the new organization.
 Of fecent years he was one of the few living persons who had heard President Lincoln speak in this city.
 MT. Root is survived by two sons, Rev. Benjamin F. Root, rector of St. Pauls Episcopal church, and Attorney V. Hall Root, also by three sisters, the Misses Angeline, Mary and Or-pho Root of Meriden, and a brother, Tim othy Root, of East Berlin.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
ACT PATRIOTISM, DON'T TALk,. SAY
 HUNCARIAN-BORN
Federated Societies of Coun- ty Donate Fund to Red
 Cross Society.

''Let us not talk of our patriotism, let us act, ," said a speaker before 12O delegates of the federated Hungarian societies of Bridgeport, Norwalk. Stamford and other Fairfield county koczi hall last night. }f
 AS a result of the meeting the sec- retary was instructed to send this morning to the Bridgeport chapter of the American Red Cross society a check for $200 as an evidence of the loyalty of the Hungarian-speaking people of this community.
 Word was received at the conven- tion that the Rakoczi society in its independent capacity had also in- structed it's officers to send a check to the Red Cross here for $12O and it is likely that other individual organi- zations will take similar action.
 The meeting last night was under the auspices of the grand committee of the Hungarian societies. This in- cludes every political, civil, social and religious society in the larger cit ies and towns of the county.
 In speeches delivered last night pa triotism bristled. The spirit prevail ing was that the Hungarian residents in America had received good treat ment. that they made their living here and that in Americas time of stress the entire physical and financial eff fort of the Hungarians should be pledged to President Wilson The American flag was prominently dis played during the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
BENJAMIN F. ROOT, VETERAN POSTMAN.
 DIES AT 70 YEARS
Widely Known Bridgeport Mail Carrier Had Inter
 esting History.

Employees of the Bridgeport post of flee are mourning today the death of Benjamin F. Root, one of the oldest employees of the office, whose cheerful smile and courteous manner was known to thousands of it's patrons. M Root passed away at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, 121 High street, following a brief illness, While at work Saturday he was strick- en with chill and a severe pain in his side. He was removed to his home where he continued to grow worse until death came yesterday. The exact cause of his death is not known.
 MT. Root was born in Silverlake, Susquehanna, Pa., Oct. 16, 1S46, the son of Amos and Orpha Stanton Root. His father was a schoolnaster who taught in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. He was member of one of the oldest Connecticut families, being a direct descepdant of John Root, who settled in Pennington in 1640. John Roots son, Stephen, known as the G1ant of Farmington,' because of his six feet, six inches stature took a leading part in King Phillips war. John Eliot, the apostle to the Indians, was also
 
 an ancestor.
 Benjamin Root attended Eastman college, Poughkeepsie, New York, of which he was one of the first gradu- ateS. He lived for time in Chester vile, Chestnut Hollow, New York, and later came to Meriden as secretary for the Meriden Steam Mill and Lum- Der Go. a position which he held for several years.
 When the Civil War broke out, MT. Root was eager to enlist but refrain ed from doing so because of his mother who had sent his five older brothers to the front and felt thSt he should remain with her. In 1875 MT. Root came to Bridgeport where he es- tablished himself in the real estate and insurance business. Tn the same year, his wife, who was Miss Vienna Hall of Meriden, establish a millinery shop in what is now the Meigs build ing which she conducted until 1887.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
 Law Due To
 Be Dropped
(SpeciaI to The Farmer

s@ Hartford April .12,---.Ah Ahalition of one of the oldest laws upon the statute books resurrected for the arrest of F. F. Duffy, an organizer of the American Federation of Labor, which occurred in civil case last summer, is pre- dicted in the Senate today.
 The fact that this old law probably will pass into the discard with many other blue laws became generally known today when bill made its ap- pearance which reads: '"The sbody of a defendant in any action for debt or tort, except as provided in section 19Oa of the general statutes, shall not be liable to attachment or Imprisonment, except upon execution Issued in such action"
 The passage of this law which ema- mated from the committee on the jul dietary will prevent any repetition of the incidents which occurred in this city last summer when the body of the defendants in the conspiracy case brought lby local foundries against la- Dor men caused their arrest before a case had been proven in court. It is designed to prevent the arrest of persons for debts until proof of the actual debt has been offered in court
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

Detectives of this city and Secret Service agents are bending every ef- fort to apprehend man who was re- leased from the Ellis Island immi- grafton station this morning and inn mediately came to this city from New York;, dropping a map while running to, catch a Waterbury train. The map contained sketches of New York s harbor defences, it's islands and bridges. 4se
 The foreigner arrived in this city shortly after 10 o'clock. Soldiers on guard at the station say he dropped a bundle and the map fell out on the station platform. Witnesses say the foreigner boarded a Waterbury train and Capt. P. O. Cronan of the detec- tive bureau, when informed of the map find, telephoned to Waterbury hoping to head him off when he reached that city.
 Meanwhile a search is being made
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
SECOND AND FOURTH GO.
 OFFICERS GIVEN ORDER
 TOCONTINuE RECRUITING

them some time ago stating that such men might be discharged. The idea is to release those married men who have dependents who might suffer by the absence of the breadwinner in military service. The order will in no wise effect the commissioned off, ficers or those non-commissioned of ficers and privates who are able to provide for their dependents.
 It is believed, although it cannot be confirmed, that the order to recruit will include all National Guard or ganizations of the state. First Lieut.. Camille Mazeau has been named re- cruiting officer for the Fourth com- pany and Lieut.. Miles G. Thompson will undoubtedly be named recruiting officer for the Second company.
 No marching orders have come as yet and the men spent toilsome and uneventful day, marking clothing and other property on the floor of the dIill she'd No married men have yef~been discharge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
U. s. HOLDING EXAMINATIONS
 FOR OFFICERS
Men Not Yet in Federal Ser vice Take Tests at Ar
 nory Here.

Examinations for promotions of of- fcers not in Federal service, of the Connecticut Coast Artillery, N. G., were held at the State Armory here today.
 The examinations began at o'clock today and lasted until we'll into the ae- ternoon The examining board con- sisted of Major Morris B. Payne, Capt. F. L. Dengler, U. s. A. inspector-in- structor of the corps, and Lieut.. Geo. B. Garlick, medical officer. The ex- aminations were held in the assembly room in the basement of the Arm ory.
 The candidates were: First Lieut.. William R. Denison, 3rd company, Norwich, to captain; 1st Lieut.. Louis R. O'Nei11, 11th company, Bridgeport, to captain; End Lieut.. Frank o. Smith, 3rd Co.,, Norwich, to 1st lieu tenant; End Lieut. Miles G. Thomp- son, End Co.,, Bridgeport, to 1st lieu tenant; Andrew M. Avery, 5th Co.,, Norwich, to 1st lieutenant; Floyd w. Coffin, 9th Co.,, Norwalk. to End lieu tenant; James J. Isbester, 9th Co.,, Norwich, to End lieutenant; Richard s Daggy, 9th Co.,, Norwalk to End lieutenant; Harry T. HrlSWoiu, 1olH Co.,, New London, to End lieutenant.
 Ralph B. Hurpburt, 12th Co.,, Green witch. MT. Hurlburt was formerly a captain in the Coast Artillery corps but was forced to resign the service for business reasons. Percy l.. Haynes, 11th Co.,, to End lieutenant Joseph w. Cone, 1st C., New London to End lieu tenant. Jesse T. Dunbar, 9th CO, Norwalk, to End lieutenant Richard H. Donahue, 1st C., New London, to 2nd lieutenant. John A. Harvey, 1st Co.,, New London, to End lieutenant.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12
SEEK ''lMMlGRANT" FROM NEW YORK WHO DROPPED MAPS OF FORTIFICATI0NS

for the man in Stratford, Devon, Derby, Ansonia and other towns and cities along the train route to Water bury Cronan has learned that the man has been detained at the New York immigration station but ob- tained his liberty this morning.
 Immediately, after obtaining his re- lease he boarded a train for this city Witnesses claim that on alighting he appeared agitated, dropping bundle which he carried under his arm. He picked up the. package, failing to see that the paper had become loosened, the map fell out as a result.
 Soldiers either picked up the map or it was turned over to them bJ patrons of the road. The paper is now in possession of the military au- thorities.
 Especial pains had been taken, it was stated, to transfer to the map a comprehensive and complete sketch of B1ackwell's Island.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

Orders to recruit at once to strength of 1O9 enlisted men, have been re- ceived today by Capt. A. c. Bennett, commanding the Fourth company, Connecticut Coast Artillery, and Capt. Louis J. Prague, commanding the Second company, now in federal ser vice here.
 Robert c. Seeley, an employe of the Locomoibile factory, was the first re- cruit to be accepted today under the new order He enlisted in the Fourth company. He was one of those on the waiting list of the company when the physical examinations were begun be- fore muster into the feleral service. Those who have been on the waiting lists of both companies will now have a chance to enlist if they so desire, aA about a score of good men will be neened by each company.
 Neither commanding officersh has re- gceived any orders from the war de- partment to discharge married men. The officers have a memoranda sent
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-12

, hold today. The soldiers and police are keeping strict watch for the re- turn of the man who it is thought intended some violent act against the U. M. c. plant.
 Take Even Air Rifles. This morning Captain Blansfield's room at police headquarters resembled an armory. Thrown into boxes and piled on the floor were automatic re- volverS of all calibres, revolvers of all makes and sizes, boys air rifies-even these wera .confiscated by the military uthoritieH--dinks, knives. old sabres and swords of various description, holsters and ammunition of all kinds The search came totally unexpected by residents in the zone and in Helen street and 8 section of Seaview ave- nue inhabited by a foreign element the soldiers found a veritable harvest of weapons. Many sleepers were reused from their beds by soldiers. From cellar to garret the soldiers overlooked nothing, closely examining every article while in some instances housewives, knowing it was useless to resist, watched the army men. Every small compartment was ex- amined, and even the face powder jars of the women were stirred about to see that they held nothing inimical to the welfare of the big munition plant. One young woman had six neatly folded silk shirts in a drawer and every one of these was shaken out by the soldiers.
 A new pair of shoes.which stood in her closet was examined to see that there was nothing stuffed away in their toes. 4 Any small closet or box which was locked and which had no key was promptly broken open by the searchers. On Barnum avenue the search extended half block on either side of the plant.
 Wall Off Street.
 Soldiers yesterday afternoon threw up high barricade in Barnum ave- nue, at Hallett street. This has shut off all traffic in Boston avenue, Arctic street, and Hallett street. sG Pedes- trians this morning were surprised to notice the high board fence running from the sidewalk almost to the troll ley tracks. guarded by soldiers. A large gate which may be swung across the car tracks can be locked effective ly blocking passage of even trolleys. Slm1ldr gates WILL Dof cT6CCoO, IS stated, at the entrance of streets lead ing to other parts Of the restricted zone.
 The present restricted zone, subject to strict martial law regulations, and which will probably be extended in area before the end of the week, in cludes all the area bounded as follows: Boston avenue, down Seaview avenue to Crescent avenue to Hallett street and Barnum avenue, where the barrt- cade. has been built, thence to Arctic street, Helen streeS to Boston avenue.
 Check up Residents
 This morning the police were busy obtaining information concerning all residents in the restricted zone. Tak- Ing every precaution to safeguard the plants in East Bridgeport Supt. Red- gate will learn the nationality of all residents, foreign and American born.
 The activity of the police and army officials searching and seizing all tire- arms was no doubt brought precipit- ately to a head by the receipt of
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