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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
QUOTATION FROM
SCRIPTURES IS
MAKER OF PEACE
Captain Cronan Unites
Estranged Pair By Perti-
nent Paragraph.

Assuming the role of mediator be-
tween Mrs. Alexander Won Ripper
and her husband, whom she deserted
in Goshen, N z, to live in this city
with Louis Cartwright, 26 years, a
young Western ranchman, Capt. E. o.
Cronan managed, by freely quoting
the Scriptures, to effect reconcilia-
ton between the pair.
Touched by one Of Cronans para
bles, when all other means seemed
doomed to failure the husband look
ed appealingly at his wife, a tall slim
woman, stylishly dressed, about 80
years old. The wife jumped up from
her chair rushed into his open arms
and looking up at him through her
tears said:
''You know Alex, could tell a lot
of things about you too"
Cortwright came here from the
West with 400 horses for the Allies,
meeting Mrs. Won Ripperin Goshen.
The pair eloped three weeks ago and
have been living at 1888 Main street
as man and wife. Last night they
were arrested by Detectives Seery and
Feeley. The charge of breach Of the
peace was not tried in court this
morning, Judge Bartlett continuing
the cases until Monday.
After court, Mrs. Won Ripper was
brought into the detective bureau and
Cronan assumed the role Of peace
Continued on Page Two.)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
WARRANTS FOR
"SLbCKERS" TO
Be SOLICITED
Census Takers Find GA Out
Of 10000 Who Won't
Give Information.

OF the more than $4,000 names
gathered by the military census
takers, 81 are .slackers," who will
not give information concerning them
selves. Now that the census is rap
idly nearing completion the authori-
ties are giving attention to these men
who refused to answer the questions
of the census agents. In order to
make an example Of these unpatriotic
residents it is expected some OF them
will be arrested early next week.
Yesterday the military affairs COM
mittee reported in the Senate ! at
Hartford bill placing a penalty Of
$50 fine and six months in Jail for
any person who refuses to answer the
questions Of the military census
takers. The fine had been proposed
at $40 but was raised to $50 on
recommendation Of the committee.
Two agents have endeavored to get
at the home of Nick Gull
len, 100 Hastings street, but vicious
dog refused to let them in the yard.
Sergeant Coughlin. the dog and LIQUOR
agent, will visit the house today be-
cause it was reported the owner is
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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

British Forces, Continuing
Mighty Offensive Along
the Somme Front, Take
Important Stronghold and
Are Still Advancing.
Germans Fire City and
When Victorious Troops
Enter, Whole Town is In
Flames Other Points Fall
Before Sharp, Attacks.

London, March II -Bapaume,
on the Franco Belgian front,
has been captured by the Brit
ish, Reuters agency announces.
Reuters correspondent at
British headquarters in France
telegraphs that the towns Of Le
Transloi and Achiet le Peit also
are reported to be in the hands
Of the British.
The dispatch says: "Our troops en-
tered Bapaume this morning after
sstiff fighting,'' Reuters correspondents
telegraphs. 1.-The place was in flames.
the Germans having evidently made
all plans for setting fire to 1t when
forced to retreat.
"our troops are reported to be be-
yond the town.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
President Studies
Means Of Stopping
Tie-up Of Railways

washington, March II - Govern
nnent agencies were at work today on
eleventh hour plans for preventing a
disastrous tie-up of railroad trans
portation even If President Wilson's
appeal and the mediation efforts Of
the council OF national defense should
fail to avert the strike called for this
evening. The President remained con-
fdent that the strike orders would
be cancelled before night.
President Wilson early today began
a study of ways of stopping the strike
If mediation fails.
The legal experts Of the government
have informed the President that
there is no specific law giving him
authority to use drastic steps, but 1t
was realized that in times Of national
crisis the power Of the President is
such that he can do almost anything
n the public interest.
In this connection conversation be-
tween Mr.. Wilson and Former Presi-
dent Cleveland years ago was recalled
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
Bapaume Important
As Military Center

Bapaume has been considered from
the first the British objective in the
Somme operations, so far as any one
place could be so classed. For
months the progress of AGen. Haig's
armies has been measured in dis
tances from Bapaume as they drew
closer and closer to it, creating sa-
lient here and another there, crush
ing in the sides and forcing back the
German lines.
This movement, halted by the ad-
vent OF winter with the British ad-
vanced line still several miles short Of
the objective, has been greatly ac-
celerated during several weeks past
by the great retirement operation Of
the Fermans on the Somme front, be-
ginning late in February.
Bapaume is regarded as a position
Of vital military Importance in this
region Of the Franco-Belgian front.
It's capture, it has been hold by mill
tary writer's, will probably serve to
make Peronne untenable and render
st. Quentin an unsafe place for the
shelter of the German stan.
Bapaume. which had a population
Of 5000 before the war, is a place Of
historical note. The place was the
scene Of a hard battle between French
and Germans during the Franco
Prussian war. The Germans, after
the struggle, fell back behind the
Somme. Armies have struggled in or
near Bapaume in wars since the time
of Louis XII, and it is related that its
capture by the French during the
Thirty Year war was lefrected on Jan.
Is, 645, by no less a person than the
d'Artagnan OF the Dumas romances.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

This afternoon, Daniel willard, one
of the mediators. asked for reserva-
ton in the hotel where the conferences
are taking plas of a room to accom-
modate 30 persons. This was taken to
mean that a joint, conference between
the four mediat ors, the four chiefs. the
railroad managers COMMITTEES and the
railroad eecutives was contemplated.
Ten railroad presidents were in ses-
sion at the Grand Central terminal all
morning and kept in constant touch
with the managers. Among them were
Presidents Rea Of the Pennsylvania.
Besler of the Jersey Central, Trues-
dale of the Lackawanna, Hustis Of
the Boston & Maine, Underwood Of
the Erie, and Smith OF the New York
Central.
Eight of the presidents composed the
executives committee which last year
atced for the railro --.in the confer
ence with President Wilson in Wash
tngton. 1t was understood that they
would finally pass upon the PROPOSE
tion to prevent a strike.
Prior to The resumption of confer
ence with the brotherhood represen-
tatives this forenoon one of the medi-
ators said the situation was devoid OF
developments. Neither side had made
over..ures, he said, and he did not con-
sder the outlook promising
The mediators,- without Samuel
Gompers being present, resumed the
conferences, meeting the four broth
erhopd chiefs shortly before n0:S0
O'Clock.
When the our brotherhood chiefs
arrived at the hotel where the medi-
ators are staying their telephoned
message to the rooms Of the mediators
met with no response and the broth.
erhood men returned to their own ho-
tel, announcing that they would wait
there until sent for. It was assumed
that the all night conferences had
made a little sleep necessary for the
mediators before resumption OF the
conferences.
The whereabouts Of Samuel Com
pers, one Of the four mediators. was
unknown to his colleagues this morn
ing.
Secretary Lane was asked whether
any specific plan was under considera-
ton today looking toward an adjust
ment. He replied:
There are various plans before us.
We want to find out what will be ao-
ceptable to both sides. We are work
ing sincerely and earnestly to find a
solution to the problem. After we
have talked to the brotherhood chiefs
we will see the representatives Of the
railroads again"
Mr.. Lane said it had not yet been
determined whether both sides would
meet with the mediators in a general
conference.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

The declaration made by the grand
duke on his acceptance of the throne,
as given out by the news agency,
reads: %a
This heavy responsibility has come
to me at the voluntary request OF my
brother, who has transferred the i'm
peiial throne to me during a period Of
Warfare which is accompanied with
unprecedented popular disturbances.
Moved by the thought which rs in
the minds Of the entire people, that
the good Nof the country is paramount,
have adopted the firm resolution to
accept the supreme power only if this
be the will Of our great people, who,
by q plebtscite organized by their rep
resentatives> an a constituent assembly
shall establish q. form Of government
and new fundamental laws for the
Russian state.
consequently, invoking the bene-
diction of our Lord, urge all citizens
of Russia to submit to the provisional
government established on the initia-
tive of the duIna and invested with
p1enary powers, until such time, which
will follow with aus little delay as pos
Sible, as the constituent assembly, on
a basis Of universal, direct, equal and
secret suffrage. shall fby its decision
as to the new form of government, ex-
press the will OF the people
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
Would Enjoin Union
From Calling Strike

Philadelphia, March 17LTrainmen
today filed bill in equity in the fed
eral district court here enjoining the
brotherhoods from calling a strike, on
the, ground that the expense attached
thereto will seriously impair the ben
eficial funds Of the brotherhoods
Stradley of Philadelphia, attorney for
Stradley of Philadelphia, attorney for
members of the four railroad broth
erhoods. The action is against the
local chairmen and chairmen of their
general grievance committee. The ac.
ton affects the brotherhoods on all
railroads throughout Pennsylvania.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
BRIDGEPORT TO
BE CARRISONED
IF WAR OCCURS
Coast Artillery Battalion
Will Be Assigned Here
By War Dept.
WINTER QUARTERS
MAY BE UTILIZED
Star Shirt Shop Also Exam
ined as Possible Housing
Place for Men.

Tn the event of war being declared
with any foreign power, a battalion OF
Coast Artillery from the United States
army will be stationed at Bridgeport
as q garrison. Army officers on de-
tached duty visited Bridgeport yester-
day and inspected the Barnum &
Bailey winter quarters and the former
Star shirt factory as possible barracks
for housing the soldiers who may be
ordered here.
The U. S. soldiers now quartered at
Pleasure beach are preparing for the
coming Of much larger force in the
event Of hostilities being declared. A
detachment of 20 more men arrived at
island yesterday and the buildings be-
ing used there as a temporary bar.
racks are barely adequate to shelter
the detail here now.
There is a big bunk house at the
winter quarters which can accommo-
date 100 men. It is used by teamsters
and workmen Of the circus for several
weeks before. the big show takes the
road. The show will leave here short
" to open its summer season at Madi-
son Square Garden, New York city.
Some Of the soldiers that are to be
sent here might be stationed at the
winter quarters.
The Star shirt factory building is
large enough to house them all. AS
the u; $. army regulations are very,
stringent regarding the department of
soldiers while at their barracks it is
not believed the residents Of the Sec
ton near the shop will object to hav-
ing them Quartered there. Other
buildings will also be looked over.
The U. 8. soldiers at Pleasure beach
are living in the building which was
used as restaurant last season. The
building has been boarded up and
made weather-proof by the soldiers.
The latter have also put several other
buildings on the island in habitable
condition. The officers have, their
quarters in the administration build
ing used by the managers of Pleasure
beach.
Searchlights have been placed on
the roof Of the ball room at the
Co. factory and at the Lake torpedo
brought with them four field pieces
which they have planted a. advan-
tageOus points on the island.
More SOIQleIS ana more neid guns
are said to be coming here shortly
There will also be heavy artillery
pieces which will be planted in the
hills back of the city.
Similar plans are said to be con-
templated for the defense of New Ha-
ven harbor. Although no of1cia1
confirmation can be obtained, it is
rumored that the plans OF tho army
strategy board contemplate the plac-
ing of several regiments Of Coast Ar
tillery for the defence Of Connecticut
cities on Long Island Sound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
Two Attempts Made
to Torpedo I,apland

New York, March 1.-Two at
tempts were made to sink the White
Star passenger liner Lapland on the
last outward voyage from this port,
beginning Feb. IA, according to Of
ficers on the ship, which arrived here
today from Liverpool. The first at
tempt occurred just off the Irish coast
when a submarine that appeared on
the ships path was sunk by a patrol
boat The second attempt, a few
hours later, was near the mouth OF
the Mersey river, when torpedo was
observed passing the Lapland's bows.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
No Strike Planned
on Michigan Central

Y Cleveland, O., March 17.-From an
authoritative source it is learned that,
to avoid international complications,
the strike order affecting the New
York Central lines does not include
the Michigan Central system running
into Canada, and that no strike is con-
templated on the Michigan Central at
present.
New York, March 17.-It was ex-
planned here on behalf OF the railroad
that when the eight hour movement
was started and representatives of the
four brotherhoods went into Canada:
for the purpose Of soliciting support
in dominion, the Canadian government
warned the brotherhoods that no
strike, nor even talk Of strike, would
be permitted during the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

New York. March 17-Conferences which all night
resumed today when the federal mediation committee
renewed its efforts prevent the national railroad
dered for o'clock tonight
At 80 o'clock this afern oon, following meeting with
the brotherhood Chiefs the aors national
conference committee of railroad managers The medaors
made announcement of what results if any,
tanned by the conference with the brotherhood
It reported that the mediaors asked the chiefs
to to truce for 40 days. at least until Monday
when possible that the court might
a decision on the Adamson eight-hour law
The railroad presidents after conference of their own
this morning refused to say what their position un-
dersood however that they will not yield
hoods demands while the decision the Adamson law
is pending
1875 o'clock W. S. Carter the firemens organiza
ton emerged from the conference and hurredly
tel He refused to make any comment
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
ASKS FOR PROTECTION.

Chicago, March 17-Jacob M.
Dickinson, received of the Rock Is
land lines and William J. Jackson,
receiver of the Chicago & Eastern
Illinois Railroad, today applied to
Judge George A. Carpenter in the
United States district court here fof
protection Of the respective proper
ties and Of such employees of the roads
as may remain in service or shall be
employed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
Text Of Emperor's
Abdication Notice

Petrograd, March 1.-THE follow
ing is the text of the manifesto in
which the emperor announced his alb
dication and that of his son:
1--WE, Nicholas II, by the grace of
God, emperor of all the Russias, czar
Of Poland and grand duke Of Finland
etc., make known to all our faithful
subjects: In the day of the great
struggle against foreign foe who
has been striving for three years to
enslave our country, God has wished
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
REBEL FIGHT IN CUBA.

Santiago, Cuba, March 1.-THE
first skirmish between government
forces and rebels since the landing of
loyal troops at Santiago was won by
the government force. The clash re-
suited from steps taken to prevent the
destruction Of the pumps at the city
water supply station early today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
FOREIGN TRADE DECREASES.

Washington, March 17-American
foreign trade decreased approximately
$79O,0O,00O during February, the
lrst month of Germany's unrestricted
submarine warfare. In a statement
issued today the department of COM
merce gives the decrease in exports
as $147,O32,659 and the decrease in
imports as $42,239,685.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
BERLIN ADMITS LOSS.

Berlin, March IT. (by wireless to
Sayv11le) "A further retirement OF
the German forces on the western,
front, between Sally and st. Pierre
Vaast wood, and between Veauv-.
raigns and Lassigny, was announced
today BY the war Office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
FRENCH Make ADVANCE.

Paris, March 17-French troops
advanced last night north of the Avre
and between the Avre and the Disc.
making progress over q front OF 20
kilometres (13 miles) and to depth at
some points of four kilometres ON
miles) the war Office announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

to send to Russia a new and painful
trial. Interior troubles threaten to
have a fatal repercussion on the final
outcome Of the war. The destinies
Of Russia and the honor of our he
roic army, the dear fatherland require
that the happiness Of the people and
all the future of our war be prose-
cuted at all cost to a victorious end.
The cruel enemy is making his last
effort and the moment is near when
our valiant army, in concert with
those of our glorious allies, will def
initely chastise the foe.
'In these decisive days in the life
of Russia we believe our people
should have the closet union, and or
ganizatien OF speedy victory. For this
reason, in accord with the duma OF
the empire, we have considered it de-
sirable to abdicate the throne Of Rus
sia and lay aside our supreme power
mot wishing to be separated from
our loved son, we leave our heritage
to our brother, the Grand Duke Mich
ael Alexandrovitch, blessing his adven.
to the throne of Russia. We hand
over the government to our brother In
full union with the Representatives OF
islative chambers, taking this step with
an inviolable oath in the name Of our
we'll beloved country. We call on all
faithful sons Of the fatherland to full
fl their sacred patriotic duty in this
painful moment Of national trial and
to aid our brother and the representa-
tives OF the nation in bringing Russia
in+o the path of prosperity and glory.
May God aid Russia"
London, Marh 17.-Reuter's Petro-
grad correspondent, telegraphing un-
der Fridays date, says:
1.-THE city is now controlled by COM
mittees formed of garrisons and civil
ian representatives under the presi-
dency of the commandant Of the
Fourth guard corps
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
GRAND DUKE SEEKS:
VOTE ON ACCESSION
TO RUSSIAN THRONE
Will Succeed Car Nicholas Conigent Upon Ap-
proval of People Who Must Also Vote for Gen
eral Reform in Laws of Country-Czar's No
tice of Abdication is Formally Given to the
World

London, March 17-Grand Duke Michael has accepted the
throne conditioned the consent of the Russian
people, according statement received here today from the
semi official Russian agency.
The statement follows:
Duke Michael Alexandrovtch accepting thhe throne
brother declares that he does only with the consent
people, who should by plebscite establish
new form of government and new fundamental laws"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
JOHN REDMOND'S
SHAMROCKS ADORN
WILSON'S COAT

Washington, March 17-Presa-
dent Wilson and all White House
employees wore sprigs OF sham-
rocks today, sent to the White
House by John Redmond, the Irish
nationalist leader.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
FRENCH DESTROY
zEPPELIN; NIGHT
RAID ON LONDON
Dirigible Brought to Earth
In Flames Near Somme
Battle Front.
LONDON ATTACKED
BY AERIAL FLEET
Details Withheld of Extent
of Attack Made Under
Cover of Fog.

Paris, March ia zeppelin has
been shot down in flames near Com
piegne. All of it's crew were lost.
The zeppelin was sighted shortly be-
fore dawn and was reached by French
anti-air craft guns at a great height,
probably two miles. The a1rshlp
caught fire and the wreckage, with
the burned bodies of the crew, fell out
side Compiegne.
The following official statement was
given out:
ga zeppelin was brought down this
morning at Compiegne by anti-air-
craft artillerv while flying over the
town at a height of $500 metres. 1t
remained flying in the air for mo-
ment and then fell, striking a garden
wall, and broke in two
"All the bombs were thrown over
board during the fall. They dropped
on vacant ground. Most of them did
not explode.
Several Of the crew jumped out and
wer crushed to death. The others
were burned"
An official report ON the occurrence
salys that the zeppelin brought down
was the L-39 The incident occurred,
adds the statement, at $3.50 O'Clock this
morning.
Conpiegne is 45 miles northeast of
Paris and is close to the battle front,
which the zeppelin had presumably
crossed.
London, March 1.-THE air raid last
night was the first visit of zeppelins
in many months and it seemed to
have been expected, as it failed to
cause any excitement even among the
home going theatre goers. The raid
ers were favored hy a dark and moon
less night.
No further official Information on
the raid, in addition to last nights
brief report, has yet been issued.
The raid was the first that has taken
place since Nov. 27. Bombs are re-
ported to have been dropped in rural
districts.
The foregoing dispatch indicates a
new night attack on London by Yep
pelins. At 1870 last night an official
communication was issued in London
saying that an air raid had taken
place over the southeastern counties
Of England and was still in progress
A further communication, it was said,
would be issued during the morning
but this is presumably held UP by the
censor. The last previous zeppelin
raid on England was on Nov. q, when
two Of the raiding airships were shot
down by the British off the north
coast.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17

today. At the time Mr. Cleveland,
who settled the railroad strike in Chi
cago, and Mr.. Wilson were discussing
at Princeton a threatened strike in
the anthracite coal fields of Pennsyl-
vania.
Mr.. Cleveland remarked that If he
were President he would stop the
strike. Mr.. Wilson asked him under.
what authority. Mr.. Cleveland replied
that he did not know. but that he
would find the authority.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
bAPAuhhE FALLS BEFORE BRITISH ADVANCE
MEDIATORS MAKING FINAL EFFORT TO HALT
STRIKE THAT WOULD TIE UP ALL RAILROADS

Prolonged Conferences With BrOtherhOods Chiefs
and Railway Managers Are Held in New York
Railroads Will Not Yield Until Adamson
Law Decision is Given, Report Declares
Mediators Ask Men to Agree to Truce for
Ten Days-President Wilson Studies Means
of Preventing National Strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-17
THE WEATHER.

Rain tonight; Sunday cloudy and
/ winds
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