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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Heaviest Loss in
Naval Battle Was
In Sea of Marmora

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London, Feb. 15-The heaviest loss
of life at sea in single naval casualty
since the war occurred was that in
the Sea of Marmora on May 10, 1915,
when the Turkish transport Gull
Canal was torpeaoed by the British
submarine Ella and sunk, with the
loss Of 5000 lives. Particulars of the
sinking were given this week in the
prize court.
The Gull Canal was formerly the
British ship Ottawa, and before that,
the Gernania. She was bought by
the Turkish government some time
before the war and converte ed into a
transport At the time Of the sinking
she was carrying 5000 Turkish troops
from Galata to GRllipoH, together
with a field battery of six 75mm
Krupp guns.
The story was told in the prize
court owing to the applica ton of the
crew Of the Ella for the prize bounty
Of five pounds per head which the
British law allows to men of war who
sink enemy. warships. The amount
claimed in this case is $1,000 pounds.
Counsel for the Ella. in Introducing
the case, said: This is a large sum,
but a soldier is worth hundreds of
pounds, and prize bounty at five
pounds per head head for sinking
5000 of them is small in mparison.
We contend that the transport was
an AIMED ship within the meaning of
the prize bounty act. She was per-
manent constituent of the Turkish
navy AS early as 1908, it was the
practice to arm permanently come of
the Turkish troopships. In this par
ticular case, the Gull Canal had
aboard field artillery as well as men
armed nth rifles. and she was the:e-
fore, very formidable opponent to a
submarine"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
ALL HOTELS CROWDED,
NOTED ARTISTS SLEEP
AT POLICE STATION

Meriden, Feb. 16-Because Of lack
of accommodations elsewhere, eight
members Of musical organization OF
New York which gave a concert here
last evening were compelled to seek
sleeping quarters at the police station,
The company numbered 80, and all
but eight were able to find accom-
nodations at the two hotels here
Tie others after vainly seeking ac-
commodations, appealed to the po-
lice. Chief of Police Bowen said to-
day that his guests were the most dis
tinguished he had had 4 at police
headquarters in years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
IDAHO ANTI-ALIEN BILL
MAY YET BE ENACTED

Boise, Idaho, Feb. 16.-The anti
alien land ownership bill, rejected by
the legislature few weeks ago at the
request of the state department after
representations from the Japanese en-
bassy, may yet become a law, it is be-
lieved here today by it's supporters.
The bill withdrawn was admittedly
aimed at Japanese expansion in sugar
beet growing. G. M. Booth, attorney
for the Idaho Japanese association, Is
quoted as saying the Japanese anrbas-
sador knew nothing Of the pending
legislation until he, through Washing
ton connections, called it to his atten-
ton.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

ket, which, in itself forms a sound
nucleus for the development, of a large
reciprocal trade between Russia and
the United States after the war.
s The Imperial Russian Government
is undoubtedly anxious to allow as
large amount of Russian materials to
go to the United States as possible,
but in many cases it was impossible
to grant all the applications made by
American firms, as about 26 per cent.
Of the different materials were need
ed for war purposes and the Russian
Government has refused to allow ex-
portations, except under special per-
mission, Of calfskin, goatskins, sheep
skins, flax and wool.
In addition to the difficulties result
ing from war conditions, transporta-
ton facilities both on land and sea
have added to the difficulties of the
American importer. The Russian
Government has been straining every
effort to keep it's army supplies NOV
ing regularly and in many cases it
was impossible to secure sufficient
transportation facilities for the move
ment of large quantities. of Russian
raw materials from Russia to the
United States.
The bulk of the materials moved to
|tae United States have come from
Russia via the Trans Siberian Route
to Vladivostock and across the Paci-
fiv. The most important of the i'm
portations from Russia has been su-
gar-beet seed. and the needs Of the su-
gar-beet industry in the United States
have been supplied from Russian
sources Previous to the war the Unit
led States was buying from German
houses Russian seed and the importa-
tons Of sugar-beet seed direct from
Russia is distinct advantage to both
countries.
In addition to the difficulties OF
transporta tion, there have been GER
tain restrictions relative to procedure
for payment Of goods purchased in
Russia which have interfered with
importations of goods from Russia to
the United States. This new proce-
dure calls for. the deposit in full OF the
value of the. purchases made in Russia
with the National City Bank to the
or edit of the Russian Ministry Of Fl
nance II the American importer di-
rectly or through his representative
in Russia is able to satisfy the Rus
sian authorities, as to payment, this
procedure can be dispensed with. Ar
American importer, with a letter. OF
credit in American dollars, can OBJ
tain from the correspondent of his
Bank in Russia certificate which will
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
"ERSATZ"

It used to to be said that "verbOt-,
en-" was the word most familiar to,
Germans, but the forbidden" OF
peaceful times, while still ION the
job,' has been surpassed in popular
use by "ersatz,','' which means substi-
tute or imitation. The something
just as good of the imitator and the.
substituter has been forced upon the,
Teutons by stern necessity Forced
to do without foodstuffs, textiles, met
ais, drugs and chemicals previously,
considered indispensable, German vscipg
ence has produced the "ersatz, with
more or less happy results. Although
beer production has been greatly re-
duceG in the last year, and the civilian
population gets a very small proper.
ton of the total output of German
breweries, the quality has not deteri-
Grated This can not be said of other
beverages "Ersatz" coffee is now al
most universal in Germany, and is
made principally of roasted cereals,
being coffee in name only. The tea
supply is equally short, but a substi-
tute has been found in German
grown herb, the identity of which has
not been disclosed. Wheat flour is
limited, and bread made of potato
-four and barley has become the conn
mon ''ersatz'' for the staff Of life.
Perhaps the most remarkable at
tempt to provide an 'ersatz' was that
Of a German scientist who sought to
collect and purify the fat from Sew
ers. This discovery was wiedly her,
aided in the German press, but later
reports indicate that this particular
'ersatz'' has, fallen under official con-
demnation,, as being dangerous to
health. Many other food substitutes
have enjoyed a transient popularity,
only to be discarded as lacking in
nutrotion or dangerous. In other
lines, a substitute for aluminium is
now being made from clay, while
paper has largely taken the place or.
cloth and leather.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
SANTIAGO'S HARROR
is CLEAR OF MINES,
NAVY DEPT. REPORTS

Washington, Feb. 16-On American
e-unboat, the name Of which explored
the harbor and found it free from
mines. A dispatch to the navy de-
partment, has arrived at Santiago de
Cuba, explored the harbor and found
it free from mines. A dispatch to
the navy department today from the
commander Of the vessel said Santa
go was quiet.
A message signed by Major Fernan-
dez, military commander of the in
surgent forces in Santiago, sent to
the American minister in Havana on
Wednesday,, said Santiago harbor had
been mined and advised all ships to
ask for a pilot.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Raw MATERIALS
FROM RUSSIA IN
GREAT DEMAND
Statistics Show Seven Mil
lions Imports in United
States During Year
and a Half. :.

That Russian raw materials are
of far greater importance to American
industries and that American firms
will purchase a steadily increasing
amount of Russian ray materials di-
rect from Russia, are twb facts en-
phasized in report of the American
Russian Chamber OF Commerce, in re-
viewing Russian american trade rela-
tionships under war conditions.
THE European war the report
continues, resulted in a breaking
down Of the former methods Of pur-
chasing Russian raw materials and
.necessitAted the organization of new
forms Of procedure.
I'm September 1915 an, agreement
was entered into between Russia and
the United States, providing for defin-
lite procedure for American firms de-
string to import Russian merchandise.
This agreement has, in spite of many
difficulties and restrictions, made pos
sible the direct Importation of large
quantity of Russian raw materials to
the United States. In fact, Mr.. A. J..
Barnaud, now Assistant Secretary Of
the America Russian Chamber of
Commerce, states that during the last
year anu q HILL llFdIly pf,VVV,VVU
worth of Russian raw materials have
actually been brought to this coun-
try. Permission has been granted by
! the Imperial Russian Government for
the expectation of approximately $14,-
100000, worth, of material, and appli-
cations have been filed by American
firms for almost every variety Of mer-
chandise for nearly $27,O00,000 worth
!, OF Russian raw materials, and it is
evident that there is an immense mar
ket in this country for Russian raw
materials. In fact, 1t is estimated
that between so and 10 million dollars
worth OF Russian raw materials per
year could be consumed in this mar
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
FOREST FIRES COSTLY.

Washington, Feb. 16-,-Fires in ma
tional forests last year did damage
estimated at $162,385, the smallest
ever suffered in any single year. A
report issued by the federal forest
service today said that a favorable
season was responsible mainly for the
relative small loss. The area burned
over included 299,377 acres of gov
eminent land and 1880 acres Of
privately owned land in the national
forests. The fires were caused princi-
pally by lighting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
NOTE ISSUE INCREASED

Paris, Feb. 1.-THE maximum issue
of notes by the Bank Of France haI
been raised by government decree to
$1,000, 100000 francs. The previous
maximum was 100000 francs,
which was established Professionally
by a law of May 15, 1915.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
WAR DEPT. WANTS HELP.

Washington, Feb. 16-The war de-
partraent is in market for skilled Ia
borers, tool makers and machinists to
do extra work in the various arsenals.
Approximately 900 are needed in ar
senals in Philadelphia and Dover.
Del. Women as well as men are
wanted but all must be American citi-
zens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Adjusting Exports.

Amsterdam, Feb. 15.-Negotiations
which have been going on for some
time between the Dutch and German.
governments for the adjustments of
the export Of iron and steel from Ger
many to Holland are now nearing sat
isfactory completion. Pending. the
conclusion of definite agreement,
permission has been given for tho ex-
port of materials lying in readiness
for transit. Transport will have to be
by later owing to shortage of cars on
the German railways. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
THINK AMERICAN LINER
is OUT OF DANGER ZONE

London, Feb. 16-Ofcials of the
American line assumed today that
the steamer Philadelphia has passed
outside the, danger zone. as no word
has been received from her since her
departure Late on WeGneSdav
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
Hospital Destroyed.

Toxic, Feb 15-The Japanese Red
Cross hospital at Mukden was de-
stroyed by fire on January 6, ac-
cording to Mukden dispatch. After
desperate efforts of the medical staff
and nurses the patients were all re-
moved to a place of safety.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16
PARIS oRCHEsTRAs sILENCED.

Paris, Feb. 16-All orchestras in
the hotels and restaurants of the Ri
viera have been prohibited from
playing, according to a Nice dispatch
to the Havas agency.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

of the Mass & Walstein Chemical Co.'s
plant at, Newark. NJ T.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

be approved and accepted by the Rus
sian Ministry of Finance. =, AZ
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-16

ADVERTISE IN THE FARMER
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
MEAT CHEAPER IN ENGLAND

The statement now made that Am
erican meat is selling cheaper in Lon
don than in the United States, recalls
that ancient democratic campaign ar
gnment about American implements
selling cheaper in Europe than In
America on account of a protective
tariff. The fact that food stuffs are
selling higher in America than in
England, under any kind OF a tariff,
is an Indication that something in
this country needs the very careful
attention of Congress.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
Ancient Medal Found


While blowing in a field on his farm
in Trip county Dirk Williams UNI
eartled an interesting and valuable
relic in the form Of an ancient medal.
The medal hears the date 1915. and
has engraved upon IT the likeness OF
Andrew Jackson, and the words san
drew jackson, President Of the Unit
ed States" Other inscriptions on the
medal indicate that it had represented
q peace treaty entered into with some
Of the Indian tribes OF those early
days in the history OF the nation.
The medal was badly furnished by its
long sojourn in the earth at the place
whore found. II evidently was lost
BY the indian to whom it had been
kranfed.-Pierre Dakotan.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

After thirty or forty days of rag
chewing over how to build ships for
food transportation Cocktails and Den
man both retire from the board. In
the meantime nothing has been done.
So-called big men fuss very much like
ordinary fellows. They want to be
1T" and have their big place in his
tory. II may we'll be wondered il
there would ever be any great wars
IL it were not for this consuming de-
sire of big bugs" to shine down the
pages of history.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26
Metal Tag For soldiers

Every officer and enlisted man in
United States navy will wear a metal
Identification tag which will bear
the w~earcr's name, the date of his
birth and enlistment, and, in the
case Of IN officer. his rank and date
Of appointment. On the other side
will be etched the finger print Of his
right index finger. This is part OF
what naval officers regard as the
best system Of Identification known,
superior to that in use in European
armies and navies.-Argus Leader.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

The Senate action on the food con
troll bill indicates national prohibition
Of distilled spirits during the war. 1t
provides that the government may
buy all the liquor now in bond. There
is no intimation of what the govern
ment would do with 1t.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

Township fire guards have been
almost abandoned In Hand county
for the past few years. They are
especially worth while during the
hot, dry fall months, and 1t would
be wise TO keep up this protection.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

The Washington Springs Republican
announces that II will raise it's price
of subscription to SO per year. II
values of all kinds continue to raise
as they have in the past two years,
the result in the publishing business
will be less newspapers-and perhaps
better ones at an increased subscrip-
ton price.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

President Wilson calls 67S, 900 Am
orleans to arms, The Kaiser calls
1000, 900 German youths TO arms. One
is called a free democracy, the other
a despiBed autocracy. War is what
Sherman said It a under any form
OF government.
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Subscribers Outside County

A pencil mark across this par
agraph Is notice that your sub
s~cription has expired, We
would be pleased to continue the
paper 10 your address upon the
receipt of $3.50. IL n { promptly
received we infer that you do not
want the paper any longer, and
IT is stopped.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

The food control bill passed by the
senate includes an amendment placing
the price of wheat at $500 per bushel.
Another amendment calls for gov
eminent control of prices on fuel. 1t
is said that these amendments will be
streunously opposed in the house.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

Three fellows al Sioux Falls
thought the bone dry law was not
very serious, so they started bootleg
ging on the quiet. II cost each one
Of them $225.0O cash and thirty days
in jail.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-07-26

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