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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02

British Front in France and Bel
sxurn. gug. L. The sdtuation is yirta1-
ALLY unchanged This sums UP the
days news from the wide zone along
which the British and French yester-
day hurled Prince Rupprecht's forces
back to the supporting defenses at
depth varying between one and three
miles. Artillery activities continued
with great intensity, the British pour
ing steady stream of high explosive
shells into positions which the Ger
mans now hold, but there was COM
paratively little infantry fighting.
The Allies today were busy consoh-
dating the positions they captured yes
terday. Heavy German counter att
tacks had been loobed for, but outside
of few local attempts to regain po-
sitions these did not anaterialize.i These
were perhaps due partly to the heavy
rain, which has continued without ces-
sation since last night, filling shell
holes with water and turning the
ground into a, deep mud over which il
it difficult to fight.
The German guns, however, many OF
which had been withdrawn to posi-
tions farther back before the rain be-
gan, have been carrying on a steady
bomibardment, especially against the
territory captured by the Allies on the
northen side of the Ypres salient, but
their firing has been somewhat er-
ratio because of the storm, which
blocked the work of the observation
officers. As uusal, the Germans are
employing great. quantities of gas
fshells.
Due to the complete preparation
made for yesterdays assault, the
British casualties have not been ex-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02
ENTENTE ARMIES CONSOLIDATING NEW
POSITIONS AGAINST EXPECTED ATTACKS

cessive. but the condition of the bat-
tlehs1d and statements by prisoners
sndie4te that the German losses were
ceeding1y heavy The British med
fcal corps has again eyinced a most
complete organization. AT s o'clock
last night all British wounded had
been collected and brought back to
emergency stations More than 1000
prisoners. with some 60 officers, were
taken by the British in the Ypres sas-
lient alone.
Prussians, Bavarians and Saxons
all have given of their number to
swell the total captured, and no more
detected appearing men have been
seen in British prison stations since
the beginning of the war. Particu.
| larly noticeable were the scarcity OF
veteran non-commissioned officers and
the large number of youths from the
1913 class, who are nothing more
than raw recruits. One veteran OF
many battles freely expressed his con-
tempt for these youngsters. who. he
said, lacked stamina to stand up un-
der the hardships of war and could
not be- depended on In tight place
such as they found themselves facing
yesterday.
Most Of these prisoners were "a
miserable, sorry looking lot, many or
them suffering from internal conn
plants caused by exposure and the
majority from hunger. Few of them
Nave any hope of Germany winning
the war, and one officer ventured the
opinion that the time of the Father
lands downfall was near. He based
his opinion largely on the scarcity of
men, and certainly boyish faces now
in prison cages appear to be indica-
tive OF lack of human material.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02
THIRTY-THREE BRIDGEP0RTERS ARE
ACCEPTED FOR NATIONAL ARMY AS
TWO BOARDS START EXAMINATIONS
BRITISH LABOR LEADERS DEMAND
PERMISSION FROM GOVERNMENT TO
TALK PEACE WITH ALLIED NATIONS

London, Aug. 2-James Henry
Thomas. labor member in the House
of Commons. warned the government
yesterday that if labor members were
prevented from discussing peace by a
refusal of passports to countries
where it is proposed to hold confer
ences, 1t would. be inviting the labor
party to step in and force the govern
mntss hands. Premier Lloyd George
assured the house that the govern
ment had not in nathe least altered it's
View on the only possible conditions
of peac consistent with the honor and
security of the country.
The debate was on the question
whether the government was acting
constitutionally and in the national
interest in permitting Arthur Hender-
son, member Of the war council. to
accompany pacifist mission, includ-
ing James Ramsey Macdonald and
George James Wardle, both members
Of parliament, to Paris.
The government, continued lloyd
George, purposed to take no part in
any conference such as Mr.. Hender-
son described. either by a representa-
tive or having any member OF the
no sectional conference to dictate
terms Of peace. That was the respon-
.sibllity of the government. "I hap
pened to be in Paris at the sams time
as Mr.. Henderson," said Mr.. Lloyd
George, s.but was discussing the best
means OF prosecuting the war, and
the conference which it IS proposed to
resume in London in the mkt few
days with representatives of the great
Allied nations will have the same
purpose"
Proceeding to allude to Mr.. Hem
derson's dual position. the premier,
after paving a tribute to Mr.. Hender-
sons war work on munitions and re-
Ecruiting, said there were similar dual
positions In Paris, where labor had
done great administrative war work.
and before he considered what had
been criticised as anomalous he should
like to discuss it with his French
colleagues who are in te same posi-
tion, and the French premier would
be here wiHhin 4s hours. On the main
question the government had to pay
no attention to pacifisists but to de-
vote Its whole time to prosecuting the
war.
Mr.. Hloyd-George agreed that there
was something in Mr. Henderson,
contention as to advantages and dis
advantages which should be weighed.
He wondered whether. the hc>sse real
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SENATE PUTS
PROHIBITION
UP TO STATES
Amendment Must Be Pass
ed by 36 States in Six
Years.

Washington, Aug. 2.-Nafiona1 pro-
hibition by constitutional amendment
was hung up in the house today by the
prohibition leaders themselves.
The resolution to submit the pro-
posal to the states, passed yesterday
by the SENATE. was put out OF the
program for the present session and
will not come up until the regular ses-
sion in December.
This amendment must be ratified by
tfree-fourths of the states within six
years after it has been submitted
The six-year period will not begin
until the house of representatives
has also passed by two-thirds ma
jority the resolution.
The house has until the expiration
of the present congress, on March 4,
1919, to pass the amendment so to
nullify yesterdays acton in the SEN
ate the vets would have to stave off a
vote in the house until after that date.
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02
TERESTCHENKO
EXPLAINS AIM
OF GOVERNMENT

Petrograd, Aug. 2-Foreign Minis
ter Terestchenko has sent the follow
ing telegram to Russian diplomats ac-
credited to the Allied powers:
Eat a moment when new and grave
misfortunes are threatening Russia
we consider 1t our duty to give to our
allies who have shared with US the
burden OF trials in the past a firm
and definite explanation Of our point
of view regarding the conduct Of war.
The greatness of the task of the Rus
sian revolution corresponds to the
magnitude which 1t caused fin the life
of the state. Reorganization in the
face. Of the enemy of the entire gov
ernmental system could not be effect
ed without serious disorders. New
erthaless Russia, convinced that there
is no other means of safety, has con-
tinued in accord with the Allies COM
mon action on the front.
Fully conscious of the difficulties
of the task, Russia has taken up the
burden OF conducting active military
operations during reconstruction OF
the army and the government. The
offensive of our armies, which was
necessitated by a strategical situation
encountered insurmountable obstacles
on both front and in the interior OF
the country The criminal propagan-
da of irresponsible elements was U.S.
ed by enemy agents and provoked a
revolution in Petrograd. At the same
time part of the troops on the front
were seduced by the same propagan-
I da, forgot their duty to the country
and facilitated the enemy piercing
our front.
.s~The Russian people have been
I>r,% ~ =
government created by the revolution
and an upshakable will the revolt was
crushed and its originators were
brought to justice. ALI necessary steps
have been taken at the front for re-
storing the combative strength of the
armies.
t.The government intends bringing
to successful end the task of es-
ktablishing an administration capable
| of meeting all dangers and guiding
| the country in the path Of revo1u-
ltionary regeneration. Russia will
not suffer herself to be deferred by
I amy difficulty in carrying out the ir-
revocable decision to continue, the wal
| to a final triumph of the principles
proclaimed by the Russian revolution
| I'm the presence of an enemy men
ace the country and the army will
continue with renewed courage the
great work of restoration as well as
the preparation on the threshold OF
the fourth year of the war for the
coming campaign. We firmly believe
that Russian citizens will combine ali
efforts to fulfil the sacred task Of the
Tending the beloved country and thai
I the enthusiasm which lighted in theil
| breast a flame of faith in the triumph
of liberty will direct the whole IN
vincible force of revolution against
the enemy who threatens the coun-
try"
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HAIG AND PETAIN
MUCH PLEASED AT
SUCCESSES GAINED

Paris, Aug. 2-Sir Douglas Haig and
Gen. Petatin. commanders of the Brit-
ish and French armies. yesterday ex-
changed kilograms of congratulations
on the Franco-British success in Flan-
ders. The former paid tribute to
the effort of the French troops under
Gen. Antoine. He sketched the ir-
resistible dash with which the French
not only gained the object set for
them but surpassed these detectives,
thereby covering and assuring the AL
lied flank and inflieting heavy losses
on the enemy while sustaining "only
really very light losses"
Gen. Petain replied with thanks to
the felicitations of the British. He
CONGRATULATED the British troops in the
name of all the French armies.
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CAPT. TAYLOR,
ARMY AVIATOR,
FALLS TO DEATH

Mineola, l.. L, Aug. Capt. Ralph
L. Taylor. in command OF the training
section OF the aviation signal corps
here, lost control of his aeroplane to-
day and plunged 500 feet to his death.
Sergeant Thomas Peil. who was in
the machine with him, suffered a
broken jaw and internal injuries.
The two aviators had been flying
but short time when IT was noticed
that something was wrong with the
machine and 1t dropped. toward the
earth. Captain Taylor was dead when
taken from the machine wrckage.
Capt Taylor had been In command
OF the Instructors and students about
two months and was an expert fier.
He was married two months ago. His
home was in Stamford. Conn.
Stamford. Aug. Capt Ralph L..
Taylor belonged here He was the
son of Deputy Sheriff Lincoln Taylor
and formery was captain of the Sew
enth Co., Coast Artillery, G. N. G., re-
ImiEnlng to enter the aviation service
several months ago. On June / he
|wns married to Miss Gladys Mortimer
.of Sound Beach. who has been Tfth
him IA Moneo1a.
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German Attacks Fail /.
In Avocourt Wood

Paris, Aug. Bad weather con-
tinues in Belgium. says the official
statement this afternoon by the
French war department The Ger
mans last night made two attacks to
the east and southeast Of Rheims. but
both failed. On the left bank Of the
river Meuse there was q violent ar
tillery contest. The Germans last
night attacked in the sector of Avo.
court wood without success and sew
eral attacks in Apremont forest.
southeast Of st. Mihiel. utterly tailed.
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lied the explosive material there was
about. He never despised the Allied
cause and felt confident that Russia
would recover, but he begged them to
give her chance. The raan in charge
Of the Russian destinies was facing
overwh Ginning difficulties. He had to
deal with a. nation bursting into life
and blinded with it's dazzle, stagger-
ing. cropping and stumbling. The
Russians had asked us to assist them
and we are doing our best to help
them and not give offense. What had
happened in the last few days had
opened the Russian eyes. They saw
the perils Of the catastrophe. He
begged the house not to pass hasty
Judgment. 1t must realize the vital
necessity OF preserving unity In order
to accomplish victory. England was
a country on which the Allies depend
ed more than any other
If they began to dissolve and dis
intesrate and fling one colleague AFT
ter another into the arms Of those
fighting for the pacifst ends, then he
really would despair. He appealed to
the house to preserve unity In order
that we might win a victory worthy
OF the cause for which so many sacri-
fces have been made
After hearing Mr. Henderson's ex-
PLANTATION OF his mission, which strong
1y emphasized his views that the pro-
posed conference should be merely
consultative and Icsanot In any way
be binding, and EMr. Lloyd Georges
replyt which dflatsd on Mr. Hender-
sons valuable services and hts plea
to the house not to pass 71asty jaig-
ment sor insist orr an immediate ex-
paanation ais to why certain courses
had been taken. motion Of viscourit
lDfHcannon, 1iniofiN member for Do
ver, to consider whether the govern
ment was acting constitutionally in
permitting Mr. Henderson to accom-
pany the mission, was talked out
Press critics of Mr. Henderson and
the government are dissatisfied with
the debate. The speeches they say.
did not apprecia'b1y- modify the hos
tifity of a large section of the MEM
bers OF the house of commons, includ-
ing a strong labor element. Mr.. Hen
derson's patriotism is not impugned,
but the fact that he did not repudiate
"a willingness to meet German dele
gates in Stoclkholm leaves the attitude
of the critics much as before. Mr..
E1f lderson, as secretary of the labor
Ip lty, convened a. special party con-
f1rence for August 10, when, presum-
|ably. the extent OF thereported cieav-
age among labor members on this
lquestion will ibe revealed
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AUSTRIAN OFFICIAL
WAR STATEMENT

Vienna, Aug. 2, via London.-The
official statement from Austrian head
quarters says:
.'In the eastern theatre north OF
the Casin valley violent enemy attacks
again broke down. In the region OF
the Three Land angle our troops de-
livered a surprise attack against a
height occupied by Russians. The
enemy was defeated
1--WE are advancing toward Kimpo-
lung in southern Bukowina. South
west and northwest Of Czernowitz
fresh resistance exected by the enemy
supported by a counter attack was
broken after fierce battle. The Rus
slams are retreating."
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Brussl0ff
Resigns As
Russ Chief
Commander Of Slav Armies
Quits His Posts and is
Succeeded by Gen. Korni-
loft With Title of Gener-
alissimo.
Korniloff Leaves Galician
Front and Is Succeeded
by Gen. Tcheremissoff-
More Women Are Joining
Armies.

Petrograd, Aug. General
Alexis A. Brussiloff, com
mander-in-chief of the Rus
sian armies, has resigned. Gen.
Z. G. Korniloff, commander in
chief >of the Russian armies on
the southeastern front, has
been appointed generaissimo.
Gen. Tcheremissoff, commander
Of the Eighth army, has been
appointed to success Gen. Kor-
niloff on the southwestern
front.
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T. d. Ashley of SIT Fairfield
Ave. lis First Man to Be
Accepted Here Out Of
l0l Examined in the First
District, 46 Are Aliens,
Seven Were Rejected and
IL Accepted.
Fifteen Of 90 in Second Dis
trict Aliens, Smaller Mum
Der of Examined Yields
More Eligibles, With 10
Nine Rejected in Second
District on Physical
Grounds.

Headed by Thomas D. Ash
ley, of 5Oi Fairfield avenue, SO
residents of Bridgeport were
accepted into the draft army
OF the United States this morn
ing out of 1853 conscripts who
appeared before the two ex-
aiming boards which began
their work.
Figures from these districts
show an extremely large num-
ber Of aliens, approximating
over 50 per cent. of the total
registration. Less than 90 per
cent. of the total number call
ed Tor examination viii pass it
is predicted. "
ia the FIRST division, representing
the First Second and Third voting
districts. 10s men were examined. In
the Second division. representing the
Fourth and Fifth voting districts 60
were examined. The First district
showed these figures at noontime:
Aliens. 4s; Of men. physically examin-
ed 80 claimed exemption and were
rejected or those who passed physi-
cal but IL did not claim exemption.
In the Second division out of so ex-
amined about Is were aliens. were
rejected physically. 1s did not claim
exemption and 10 physically perfect
Claimed exemption
Louis Christian Pells, aged "a, OF
1904 Fairfield avenue, was the first
man to he examined in Bridgeport
He was accepted but claimed ex-
ennption as he Is the sole support of a
family.
Louis Christian Pells, aged 2.
years, of 1854 Fairfield avenue. a ma.
tive of Holland, whose frst paper,
were taken out in the United State.
SIX years ago. was the first man to b.
examined and accepted in Bridge
y port.
Polls, who is employed as a rife
] In the Remington-Arms & Ammuni
\ ton Co.. also was the first man II
claim exemption from any board IL
this city, making his claim upon this
/ ground that he Is married, has on,
Schild and is the sole support of hi
family
He was registered In the first divis
lon under rssastration No. 1876. orde
No. 102. He passed into the exam
ination booth at $3.50 O'Clock to tn
rninute. His examination was com
bleted in Is minutes, having passes
through the hands Of seven physi
cians
The. SECOND man to ba accepted 70
examination was Bryant Kelly, 7s
Broad street. aged 80, a drop-forg
(Continued on Page Two.)
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SCHOONER
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

London, Aug. 2-The American
schooner John Hays Hammond, has
been sunk by the gunf1re of a, German
submarine. All the members Of the
schooner's crew were, saved.
The John Hays Hammond was a
schooner OF 1872 tons gross, built in
Essex, Mass. In 1907.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02

London Aug 2-British forces launched counter att
tack today against the positions Flanders Gen.
Sir Douglas Haig reports that the British completely
established their line the Rou
Ypres railroad territory which the
regained yesterday
The statement reads: 5ss.s.S
IA heavy incessant rain has fallen throughout the last
48 hours. & s4
In the neghborhood Of the Ypres-Roulers railroad
where the enemy yesterday had great
gaining foothold in advanced positions
tack launched late in the evening drove back
fantry at all points and completely re-esabshed former
lines On the rest Of the Ypres battle front there no
change. s
On the right of the British line southeast of Hargcourt
troops successfully raded the enemy position
ed nrisn -
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tackled and six of .th en- were brought
down. Three of cur machines are
missing. -
The number of German prisoners
captured was 4,039. of whom IS were
officers. These figures include such
Of the prisoners as were captured In.
yesterdays operations who reach sd
the collecting stations by p. m. The
captured material includes eight field
guns. SO machine gums ard 80 trench
mortars-,
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Russians Evacuate
Uskull Bridge Head

Petrograd, Aug. 2German forces
have occupied the Uskull bridgehead.
on the northern Russian front. is
miles southeast of Riga. according to
reports received here from the bat
tie front. The position had been
evacuated by the RussianA
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02
INSPIRED, WOMEN
OF RUSSIA FLOCK
TO ENTER ARMIES

Petrograd, August 2-As result
of the heroic conduct at the front of
Miss Vera Butchkareff's female bat
talon this movement for the creation
of a great women's army is progress
ing throughout Russia Ike wild
fire
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02

The official war office statement on
the battle in Flanders issued yesterday
says:
Tn spite Of the weather, which
made flying almost impossible, our
aeroplanes kept in contact with our
advancing infantry throughout the
day. The enemy's aerodromes, trans
port and infantry also were success
fully attacked with bombs and ma
chime gun fire. The few enemy ma
chimes that attempted 70 fly were at
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-08-02
RENEWED OFFENSIVE BY GEN. HAIG FIRMLY
ESTABLISHES ALLIES in ADVANCED POSITIONS

Counter Attacks by British Re Capture Front Line
Posts Gained by Germans 4 esterday at
Tremendous Costs Great Drive of Entente
Armies Completely Successful Thus Far
Aerial Supremacy in Flanders Established
Majority of Prisoners Captured Are Mere
Boys-Belief Among Them That Germany
Cannot Win War.
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AMERICAN SURGICAL TEAMS WORK
SIDE BY SIDE WITH BRITISH ALLIES

British Front in France and Bel
GUM. Aug. 2-America played a
small but important part in the bat
tie of Flanders. A number !of Ameri-
can surgical teams, who were
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NEW YORK BREADS HEAT.
.BAKEU sTRICIxEN .AT oVENs
DIES OF HEART FAILURE.

Torrington, Aug. 2 Macmillan
Koeh1er,e rs, treasurer of the Trum-
bull-Vanderpoel Electric Co. of Ban
tam, died of heart failure, according
tcontinued ON Page a.
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THE WEATHER.

Generally fair and not quite so
warm tonight and Friday.
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.EMPERA URE
WILL DROP IN
NEXT 36 HOURS

Washington, Aug. 2.-The weather
bureaus heat bulletin today says.
The heated spell stin persists in
the sast but tsmperature has fallen
somewhat in the lake region and the
Ohio valley.
Scattered showers and thunder
storms have occurred in various parts
OF the country, but there has been no
widespread region of rainfall
The Temperature in eastern dis
tricts viii fall slightly within the next
|e6 hours
! NEW YORK BREADS HEAT.
New York, Aug. New York city
faced another day Of intense heat to-
day, with the upward climb of the
mercury starting at sunrise. There
were no prospects Of early relief in
the weather forecast, which was
fair and continued warm" Early in
the day an increase Of prostrations
over the night was perceptible.
The deaths yesterday from the heat
were LIS and hundreds of persons
were prostrated.-s
| BAKER STRICKEN AT OVENS.
Torrington, Aug. MARK Large
| aged so, died last night of heat pros
tration. He was a baker and was
/ stricken at his ovens.