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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
HUSBAND REPORTS
WOMAN MISSING
FROM SOUTH END
Black Rock Avenue House
wife Among List of Per-
sons Sought by Police.

In the flood OF reports which dur
ing the last few months have reached
police officials concerning missing per-
sons the name of Mrs Ralph Clark,
21o Black Rock avenue, was placed
ON the record by her husband this
morning.
Mrs. Clark. whose Christian name is
Mary, was last seen by her husband
when he left home for work yesterday
morning. When he returned home at
night his little 17-months-old baby
was crying pitifully. Neighbors were
unable to give the distracted husband
any satisfactory information concern
ing the whereabouts of his wife.
sAfter a night spent in searching the
city Mr.. Clark today reported the alb
sence to the police, indicating that he
believes she may have become de-
sponden and committed suicide.
Her description as given to the Pc
| lice is five feet eight inches in height
weight 1S5 pounds, light brown hair
and eye brews, the. latter being dis
tinctly free from hair,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
SENATE CHANGES
FOOD BILL; VOTE.
TO BEGIN JULY Il
COMMITTEES Working on Gore
Substitute Toning Down
Whiskey Clause.
HOOVER STATEMENT
HASTENS ACTION
Eliminate Power to Control
Industries Other Than
Food and Fuel.

| washington. July 1d.tAdmin6stra- Id.
tion leaders, In the senate. Squared on
by Herbert c. Hoover's letter to Pres.
ident Wilson declaring that further
delay in enacting food legislation
threatens serious losses to both far
E1ers and consumers, today sought to
hasten action by the agricultural COM
mittee In peufecting the Gore substi-
tute for the food control bill under
consid Grafton in the senate. The COM
kn1Ettee again today worked on the
substitute bfH, whit the senate con-
tfna1ed 6'ebate on gAneral features Of
the measure. : :
The senate viii vote ON the bill on
July 81 under an agreement reached
only after the Democratic leaders, had
consented to eliminate some OF the
bills most drastic features, including
the stringent prohibition provisions.
The substitute is generally similar to
1.-THE original administration bin. gex-
Icepf that power to control other In
dustries besides food and fuel has
been STRICKEN out. 1t prohibits the
manufacture OF distilled liquors. with
out providing for government pur-
chase OF stocks. now held In bond, and
gives the president power to decide,
in his discretion, whether prohibition
shall extend to beer and wine
MIR. Hoover's letter was issued from
the White House last night without
comment, but its publication at this
time Is believed to furnish further
}proof Of the presidents disappoint-
ment over the delay in eracting food
legislation. Neither has there been
any comment from the White House
on the substitute bill although it is
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
Registered .
Rush TO See
81 - s.
! Draft Lists

Americans who answered the coun-
try's call for registration on June 5,dis-
playing a spirit that was counted upon.
but proved none che less astonishing
on the first occasion of a. demonstra-
ton. are now proving that the spirit
which made them answer the gov
ernfnenA's s call a month ago. keeps
them In readiness to do their patriotic
duty as soon as called. Such men be-
tween the ages of 21 and 81 who are
liable to be selected for military SER
vice are visiting exemption board
quarters toxacqnaipt Themselves with
their key numbers. -,
Al long 1fine OF registrants appeared
at the town clerks office at city hall
today and members OF the exemption
boards in ohher districts report the
same display Of eagernsss and expect
that as a. result there viii be practical
ly no trouble in locating every man
who may be drafted for service.
It was pointed out in Bridgeport to-
day, that while some of the lists filed
at places for examination, do not con-
tain serial numbers in red ink, the
numbers are the ones to he remem-
bered, being the same as those ap-
pearing in red ink on the duplicate
cards which have been forwarded to
the adjltant generals Office.
A few registrations that are strag-
Cling in daily and those which had
been held UP in other cities until the
exemption boards were appointed are
now being received by every division.
Judge Bartlett of the district, for ex-
ample, filed a supplemental list OF
such late registrations today and it
contained 20 names, bringing the df-
Visions total registration alp to 5,572.
The same course Is being followed
throughout the other five districts.
At the First National Bank build
ing. headquarters of Division No! g.
the elevators were crowded all morn
ing and long lines filed up the stairs
to the office of the board in room
$40.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
U. S. TO COLLECT
FINES IMPOSED
ON ANARCHISTS
Federal Court Order I'm
pounds Part Of Bail
Deposited.

New York, July 1.-THE govern
ment took steps today to coliect the
two $4,000 fines which were part of
the sentence of Alexander Berkman
and E1rfma. Goldman, anarchists. who
were convicted here a few days ago
OF anti transcription conspiracy and
were sent to prison for two years. A
federal court order was issued i'm
pounding $4,000 OF the $4,000 cash
bail deposited to gain the release Of
the prisoners preceding their trial.
supplementary proceedings will be
started lby the United States attorney
general to ascertain whether any of
the bail belongs to Berannan and Miss
Goldman. Their attorney told the
coust that the money was advanced
by more than l3 persons some of
them Influential He succeeded in OBJ
tanning the release Of $29, 500, and $500
was collected by the court as a per
cent. government tax
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
French Repulse All
Attacks Near Verdu1

4
Paris, July 1.-THE Germans made
an attack last night in the Woevre.
north of Flirey. Today's Official
statement says they were repulsed.
The statement follows:
1.-THE artillery fighting was rather
spirited north of Jouy, In the region
OF Sapigneul and in. the Champagne.
We .repulsed two surprise attacks on
small posts. The enemy left prison
ers in our hands.
.sOn the left bank of the Meuse
(verdun front) the artillery fighting
continued. to be very heavy in the
sector of hill 3o4. In the Woevre
the Germans, delivered an attack
against our positions north of F'Hrey.
After a severe combat the enemy was
elected entirely from part of
trench In which he had gained foot
ing.
There Is nothing to report from
the rest OF the front"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
RUSSIANS TAKE
1000 PRISONERS
AND MANY GUNS.

Petrograd, July d1--AIccording to a
,elegram received from the general
staff the pursuit of the enemy in Gall
cia continues The capture of Ha-
Iicz, strategic key to Lemberg, is con-
frmed, the Russians taking 1000 pris-
oners and 80 guns.
They also advanced westward to the
left bank Of the LoInniea river and
pressed forward on the Bogoroidehan-
zolotrin front These announcements
were made by the war office today
The Russians have reached the
Posiechz -Lesiuvka-Kosmacz line. In
the fighting between Sunday and
Tuesday in the direction of Dolina
the Russians took more than 10000.
prisoners and so guns.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
COMMISSION OF
RUSSIANS TO Be
INVITED I! TO CITY
Bridgeport Members Of Race
Anxious to Show Hos
pitality to Visitors.

AT the request of representatives
Russian residents in Bridgeport the
Chamber of Commerce yesterday
through it's directors voted to extend
an Invitation to the Russian commits
sion now in the United States to visit
Bridgeport.
Because of the fact that Bridgeport
has heretofore been centersfor Rus
sian commissions, which long kept Of
fees in this city fer the inspection Of
arms manufactured in the munition
plants, and because of the many high
standing Russians still employed in
this city, it is likely that the invita-
ton will receive serious consideration
upon the part of the commission,
which arrived on these shores over a
week ago.
Special emmisaries- will visit Wash
ington within the next few days to
place the invitation before them.
Bridgeport in the event of the ar
rival of the distinguished visitors win
decorate its streets, stores and houses
and a, large and varied program OF
events will be arranged,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
Time NOT RIPE
FOR GREAT new
GERMAN DRIVE

Copenhagen. July 11-MaJor Mon
rat, military critic Of the Deutsches
Tages zeitung. asks in a press article
whether the moment has arrived Tor
an offensive by Germany and con-
cludes that for the present one is in
advisable. All Germany, he says,
longs to hear the charging yell OF the
German armies in big drive, but 1t
is doubtful whether the necessary
numerical superiority can be concen-
trated against any particular front to
push an offensive through to real sue
cess.
Part success, Major Mohrat says.
is costly and useless and the general
staff, therefore, is well advised In not
attempting big attack on the west
arn front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

Washington, July 11.-Werk of re-
yising the administratio bill to pro-
vide for a great aircraft program was
begun today by the house military
committee. Chairman Dent, hopes to
report the measure Saturday.
During the hearing on the bill
completed yesterday, several army
experts and others appeared to urge
prompt action. The bill calls for an
Initial outlay Of s63s,0oe,oe0 for the
purchase of thousands of aereplanes
and provides for the. men needed to
man them,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
CREEK ARMY TO
/. BE RAISED UP TO
Ten DIVISIONS
Work Will Be Carried on
By Premier Veni-
selos.
ACCOMPLISHMENT TO
TAKE FOUR MONTHS
Entente High Commissioners
Says U. S. Aid Will Be
Needed.

Rome, July 1.-THE Greek army
divisions. the recruiting. and COM
plete equipment of which are to be
completed within. four months ac-
cording to rlans outlined today by
Charles &C. A Jonnart, Entente high
commissioner in Greece- M. JON
mart has reached Rome on his way
to Paris, where he will lay before
the representatives. of the Entente
powers at their Forthcoming confer
uence the results Of his work in
Greece. which includes the abdica-
ton of King Constantine and fnnpor-
tant reforms which he expects to car
ry out under the new regime OF Pre-
mier venizelosL
In an interview with the Associated
Press. NJ Jonnart gave an outline Of
| the proposed construction measures
and the part which the United States
would have in reconstruction OF
Greece zon a strong basis He said:
Now that the transition from the
old regime is accomplished, we shall
| proceed at once to the important
work Of reconstruction. One of the
| first measures in that direction will
be complete reorganization of the
| Greek army so as to make 1T worthy
OF the country and a real factor in
the situation 1t is proposed to in
crease the present strength of the
army amounting to three divisions
| to 10 divisions M. Venizelos and our
advisers are confident that this in
crease and the complete equipment
/ Of the army can be carried out sc
as to place fun force of men in the
Greek division in the next four
months
Concerning recruiting. there car
be no~doubt This win remain Who'll
ly with M. Venizelos. and the Greeks
In the matter Of munitions. heavy ar.
Il tillery and other suppl&s and equip
ment the cooperation Sf France and
Great Britain will be required. Ou1
military advisers who accompany me
have exact details in regard to JUS
whatfhts equipment must be in or
der to make the new Greek divisions
thorougniy enectiye, and q am con
+ fident that this branch of the recon
strucucn work viii be carried ou
rapidly. The army is being reor
ganized on most efficient basis.
After being torn by internal dis
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
German Newspapers Re
ceive Intimation Declara-
tion to Reichstag is Forth
coming, With Plea For
Cessation of Hostilities on
More Favorable Terms.


Y copenhagen, July II An
agreement of all parties In Ger
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extreme socialists has been
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to the feichStag on peace terms
: = IS, f~S.x..-,5,-,f :, r. 10000,
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papers In Germany generally
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80 80 t3'''' ycS'sot yc7S'''s '1 ="
This. 1t is said, would contain
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announcement OF August, 1914,
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war was not conquest, but de-
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fitofial integrity. expressing g.
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that basis with a provision re-
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economic boycott and C0ntlnu-
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after the war.
1u..i y d.~,,,4tion accordtna tn re-
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- = <.,.Istiou ,r,tnisfrv with repre-
sentafives OF ali parties and immedi-
ate reform Of the Prussian franchise.
: ~ T,ts rast nat,on.1 I,bera1s, however. A
-,estjn~ a, the. evening rejected
the r,eacs mart of} the resolution and
~ the center had made tfleir attitude
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

The announcement follows:
FAfter a yerylintense bombardment
lasting "a hours the enemy made a der
termined attack on our positions on
the Nieuport front yesterday at 7:45
p. m. Owing to the concentrated and
heavy nature OF the enemy.s artillery
fire, the defenses In the dunes. near
the coast were Ievelled, and this Sec
tor was isolated by the destruction of
bridges across the river User. The
enemy succeeded In penetrating our
position on front of 1,4o0 yards to a
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
MEYER-G GERHARD
GETS PROMOTION
FOR ACTIVITIES

Copenhagen. July 11-Dr. Anton
Meyer Gerhard who was Count Won
Bernstorff's emissary to Emperor
william in connection with the Lusi-
Mania case. and whose activities in the
United States were the subject OF
much comment, has been promoted to
/ be ministerial director of the German
colonial Office.
Count Won Bernstofff, former Ger
naan Ambassador in Washington. is
naentioned In the lobby of the Reich
stag a. q candidate to succeed Foreign
Minister zimmermanh in case of his
retirement The name Of DIR. W.. 8,
soIf, colonial secretary. is also men,
fioned-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
French Will Seek
American Views on
international Affairs

Paris, July 1.-THE French par
hamentary committee on commerce
decided today to make endeavors to
secure American participation in fu-
ture international parliamentary con-
ferences through the formation of
an American committee to represent
the United States.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
POSTPONE PICNIC

The Sunday school picnic of St.
Luke's Episcopal church which was
to have been held today at .Lerdsfip
Manor, was postponed because of the
rain and will be held the next fair
day. The children who were all pret
pared for the outing today are hope
tomorrow,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
Sim Fein Leader
Elected to Parliament

Lenden, July 11.-Pfof. Edward De
Valera of Dublin university, Sim
Feinerf has been elected to parlia-
menH from East Clare. He received
5.e10 votes to 2,635 for Patrick Lynch,
the Nationalist candidate. Prof. De
Valera is one of the Sim F'einers ar
rested at the time of the rebellion
last year and was recently released
frem prison.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
HOLLWEG KEEPS
CROWN COUNCIL
ACTION SECRET

4 Amsterdam, July u-Hhanceiior
Won BethmaHH -HIo1fweg declined yes
terday to make known to the reich
stag main committee the proceedings
I'm the session OF the CROWN council on
Monday regarding which there is
<z<zch speculation Wit7dH and without
G&rdnafy. The coaniniftee. then de-
cided to adjourn. These events are
deSoribed as follows In semi-ofacial
Gpptipued A. Pase ~
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
WATCH FOR YOUR DRAFT NUMBER!

Beginning tonight the Bridgeport newspapers publish
who liable to draft.
Residents of the FIRST REGISTRATION DISTRICT
which includes the First Second and Third Voting Districts
will find in The Farmer, and IN NO OTHER NEWSPAPER,
their names and the new serial numbers given them.
There almost 5000 such names. In The Farmer
O. today published the of those having the
to 1000 inclusive Tomorrow another instament
will be published, continuing until all published.
It must be borne mind that there is no alphabetical
arrangement of the and numbers, and that the only
wav number to the list daily until
find your and number
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
SOUND OF BATTLE
HEARD IN LONDON

London, July 11-One of the heav-
est big gun battles of the war ragged
yesterday on the Belgian coast
Sounds of the distant firing were
heard in London from 6 a. m. until
nearly midnight, and again today, be-
ginning at dawn. In some London
suburbs tremors like a slight earth
quake could fbe felt.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
BRITISH lines FORCED BACK 600 YARDS
ON 400 YARD FRONT BY GERMAN ATTACK

Attack Follows "a Hour Bombardment Which
Levelled British Defenses Sector Isolated by
Destruction of Bridges Across the User River
German Advance Reaches Right Bank of
User Near the Sea-Temporarily Successful
Attacks on British Advanced Posts Opposite
Lombaertzyde Defeated by Fierce Counter At
tacks Germany Claims Capture of More
Than 1,200 Prisoners.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
MRS. WILLIAM CHEW MI.

Mrs. william Chew, of 1895 Fair
field avenue, has been admitted to the
bridgeport hospital for medical and
possibly surgical treatment. Mrs.
Chew will undergo x-ray examina-
tions within = few days,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

The announcement follows
"a report has been received from
the vice admiral in the eastern Med
iterranean that on the night Of Mon
day a successful attack was carried
out by the royal naval air service
against the Turkish-German fleet
lying off Constantinop1e. In the Gold
en- Horn. When the Goeben, sur
rounded by warships, including sub
marines, had been located, an attack
was made from a height of 500 feet.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

|Direct hits were obtained on the Goe-
ben and on other enemy ships near
her. Big explosions took place ON
board them and several fires were
observed.
THE war office was attacked and
direct hit was obtained. The ene-
my appeared to have been complies
ly surprised, as until the bombs had
been dropped no anti-aircraft batter
les, opened fire. Our force returned
safely without any casualties"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
CALLS LEGISLATURE
TO EXTRA SESSION

Albany. July IA proclamation
summoning tho legislature in extra
session on July 81 to enact food con-
troll legislation for the state was issued
today by Gov Whitman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
SWEDEN TO PROTEST
SINKING OF SHIPS

Stockholm, July 1.-THE govern
ment has instructed the; Swedish min
lister in Berlin to protest against the
torpedoing of Swedish fishing boats
by German submarines.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
KISH-GER MAN FLEET
I'm BLACK SEA BOMBED
BY BRITISH ARP ANES

London, July iAn air raid the enemy fleet off Cons
stantnople statement Of the British of
today Bombs dropped the Turkish cruiser
Sultan Sel formerly the German cruiser Goeben.
tent Of the damage to the vessel is not given.
The war office Gonsantinope also attacked and
direct obtained by the British who returned without
inc 8
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

depth of 600 yards. thus reaching the5
right bank of tine river User near the
sea-
Farther south, opposite Lombaert-i
zyde, after gaining temporarily soanei
OF our advanced positions, the enemy
was driven back to his own lines by ad
counter attack
Berlin, July II, via London.-Morei
than 1,25o prisoners have been taken
by the German marine corps in thei
User district Of Belgium, army head-i
quarters announced today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

London July 1.-THE enemy penetrated British positions;
Belgium front of 200 yards depth 600 yards
a statement issued by the British office today.
In their advance the Germans reached the right
the User the The attack followed "a hour lombard
ment which the defense in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
NO ACTIVITY ON
EASTERN FRONT

Berlin, July II, via Lenden.-To-
days army statement announces re-
garding the eastern front that from
the Baltic to the Black sea no ex.
tended operations have taken place
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11

New York will celebrate British re-
cruiting week, July 16 to a2, it was
announced by the mayors committee.
PaEades will be held daily,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-07-11
THE WEATHER

Unsettled, probably showers tonight
and Thursday,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-15
Plenty Of Mois-
ture and Pros
perity--Dollars

The recent SHOWS which have
graced this sectio the past two
weeks, although disagreeable and
inconveniept at this time, are
worth thousands Of dollars 10 our
farmers in the way Of moisture
to the soil. Moisture-and plen-
ty Of its what this section has
been blessed with recently.
Everyone has a smile upon
their faoe-one that won't wear
of. Indications point to bum
per crops for the coming season i.
1fthere is a "knocker" on this
fertile section where wonderful
opportunities abound. we cannot
begin to conceive where his argu-
ment is founded. Surely this is a
good country for one TO cast their
lot-and many newcomers are
taking up their residence here.
We welcome them to our midst
and wish to assure them they
have made no mistake in coming
here to make their home amongst
a thrifty and energetic people.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1917-03-15
Merchants Extend Their
Thanks for the Hard
Work of Contestants

The committee in charge of the
contest has exerted every effort
upon their part to conduct things
Oh fair basis. They have
worked untiringly for the best
results and have played no favor
itism with any contestant. II
has been big undertaking to
count the votes each week and to
look after the affair in general.
A systematic count Of the votes
was made each week-all votes
being tied up and placed in q
safety deposit vault for safe keep.
ing and for reference atany time.
A record also has been kent in a
book each week.
We wish to thank all the con-
testaats in behalfofthe merchants
Of Julesburg for the cooperation
received. The contest has been
a big success in many ways
and while there is no doubt
room for some criticism, that is
usually the case Of any public
enterprise.