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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
POLAND Halls
RUSS PROMISE
OF HOME RULE

Petrograd, March 80, via London,
April 1.-THE proclamation of the pro-
visional government regarding free
dom for Poland has been received en-
Enthusiastically by Polish leaders
throughout the country. I. A. She
bakko, a prominent Polish .leader, III
statement today said:
"The temporary government is TAX
ing action which should have been
taken by the former regime. With
the publication of the declaration the
picture of Poland future is quite
changed. Russia's only task at pres
ent regarding the Polish question is
take prompt measures to prevent Po-
land entering into the circle Of the
central empires. That Poland would
be Independent was clear to me even
before the proclamation. Every effort
should be made now to attach Poland
as firmly as possible to Russia and the
Slavonic people"
The Bourse Gazette comments:
1.-The new act conforms with the
complexity Of the question. 1t is not
a strict legal definition, as in the case
Of Finland, which latter reminds one
of the manifestoes of the old en-
perors 1t is rather a passionate ap-
peal directed to the future. The Poles
are called upon to give a just valua-
ton Of the breadth and depth of the
changed Russian attitude toward them.
1t is fraternal appeal which should
be met in a fraternal spirit. Russia
calls on them to join the ranks of the
champions Of freedom-those battling
for the Slavonic cause against the des-
potism of the central empires.
"Our enemies have awaited them
selves of circumstances and have sue
ceeded in appearing in the role of the
initiators of Polish freedom. They de-
ceived Polish opinion, hut the Poles
had to avail themselves of an offer
which Russia formerly refused. To-
day Russia could not refuse to Poland
the freedom which it has conquered
for ITSELF"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
Gerard's Complaints
Are Discussed By
Reichstag Members

London, April 2.-Formerf United
States Ambassador Gerard was the
subject of discussion in the Reichstag
on Thursday, according to a Berlin
dispatch to Reuters by way Of Am
sterdam. The discussion was precipi-
tated by Herr Werner, a member of
the Pan-German faction, who CRITICS.
ed certain incidents Of the banquet
given to Mr.. Gerard by the American
Association Of Commerce and Trade
of Berlin. Foreign Secretary thinner
mann, according to the Vossische lei
tung, replied that Mr.. Gerard had
complained in regard to several Amer
leans who had published pamphlets
attacking him and who had founded
a so-called League of Truth. Herr
Zimmerman said that Mr.. Gerard
wished proceedings to be taken
against these gentlemen whom the
American ambassador described as his
bitterest enemies.
AS far as the pamphlets were
concerned" the foreign secretary is
quoted as saying, 81 made inquiries
in the interest Of the state and found
the allegations unfounded. For the
rest they represented differences of
opinion between Americans and their
am bassador and these + did not touch.
I considered it my duty as long as
the ambassador was here to treat him
with necessary Difference"
Deputy Werner desired that COM
plants against Mr.. Gerard should be
answered and Herr Zimmerman re-
Piled:
Il investigated the complaints and
they were undoubtedly incorrect, es-
pecially that relating to issuance of
passports to Englishmen. I had to
treat the ambassador in a friendly
way, as we were anxious that good
reports should go to America, with
whom we desired to maintain good re-
lations and avoid a rupture"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
MILK PRICE GOES UP.

On account of the advance in the
price Of milk made by the producers,
the milk dealers of New Haven yes
terday advanced the general scale of
which has been the ruling price ell
winter, to II cents. So far as could
be learned no settlement Of the dis
pute between producers and dealers
over the payment of a greater in
crease III the price to the producers
than the dealers claim one-cent
raise to the consumer will meet has
been made as yet but the dealers have
declared they will not pay over six
cents to the producers and have &C
cording1y set their price to the, con.
sumner at II cents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
VICTORIA CROSS
FOR JUTLAND HERO

London, April 2.-For 'most con-
spicuous bravery and devotion to du-
ty'' in the battle Of Jutland, post
humous Victoria Cross has just been
awarded Commander Lotus William
Jones' The London Gazette, in max
ing the announcement, states that
"the full facts have only now been as
certained," which accounts for the
long delay in bestowing the distinc-
ton.
The official report states that on
the afternoon Of May 81, 1916, Com
mander Jones, in the torpedo boat
destroyer Shark, led a division of des-
troyers to attack the enemy battle
cruiser squadron. In the course OF
this attack az shell hit the Shark s
bridge, putting the steering gear out
Of order, and very shortly afterwards
another shell disabled the main en-
CINE leaving the vessel helpless.
The commanding officer of another
destroyer seeing the Sharks plight
came between her and the enemy and
offered assistance, but was warned by
Commander Jones not to run the risk
of being almost rertainly sunk by try
ing to help him. Although wounded
III the leg no WeHI alt " IASlp COI1oOC'
and man the after wheel. Wean-
while, the forecastle gun with it's crew
had been blow away, and the same
fate soon befell the after gun and
crew. Commander Jones then went to
the midship, and only remaining gun,
and personally assisted in keeping 1t
in action.
All this time the Shark was subjec-
ted to very heavy fire from enemy
light cruisers and destroyers at short
range. The crew of the midship gun
was soon reduced to three, Of whom
one was soon badly wounded in the
leg. A few minutes later commander
Jones was hit by a shell which took
off his leg above the knee. but he con-
tinued to give orders to the guns
crew, while a stoker imprbvised a
tourniquet around his thigh. Noticing
that the ensign was not properly
hoisted, he gave order that another
be raised.
Soon afterwards, seeing that the
ship could not last much longer and
that German destroyer was closing
he gave orders for the surviving
members of the crew to. put on life
BELTS. Almost Immediately after Civ
ing this order the Shark was struck
by a torpedo and sank. "Commande1
JONES'" stated the report in conclu-
sion, unfortunately was not among
the few survivors from the Shark who
were picked up by a neutral vessel in
the night"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
Indiana b.
- oxersity
0'uoes Enrolling

Bloomington, Ind, Aprho 1r
direction Of Ralph V. SollitfN
secreatry of Indiana university
has been chosen state director of u.
intercollegiate Intelligence bureau.
ranch of which was opened here re
emily. the alumni and students of In
dana university are being cataloguet
3 to their fitness for special service.
\ the government.
The intercollegiate INTELLIGENCE
hreau is nationwide in scope an6
As more than fifty branches located
the leading educational institutions
! the United States. One Of its
lrposes is to bring to the attention
I the government the special train
g any of the college men may have
I'd thus, in case war should come,
;old the sacrifice in the trenches of
ecially trained men.
More than 250 girls at Indiana
I've signed to tae a course in Red
bss work, and the male students are
ganizing a battery and an infantry
npany.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02

twenty-five hundred bundles of dis
tded clothing and shoes have been
seived by the bundle week COM
ttee Of the United Hebrew Chari-
-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
INN PROPRIETOR SUED.

Thomas Gay, proprietor of the Roy
al James Inn in Norwalk, has been
made co-defendant with Mary Gay in
foreclosure action for $4,000, pa
pers in which were filed yesterday in
the superior court. The action was
brought by James T. Hubbell, Anna
K. Hubbell, E. M. Coley and William
K. j. Hubbell of Norwalk They
claim to have each loaned Gay $1,000
Subsequent to the loans they say Gay
transferred the ownership of the Inn
property to his wife. The property
has been attached.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-04-02
TAFT DECLARES
INLAND STATES
READY FOR WAR

New York, April 2-William How
ard Taft, returning to New York to-
day after what he said was the long
p~f and most strenuous journey he has
taken since he left the White House,
asserted that the people of the South
and Southwest are ready for war and
that the United States must enter the
conflict whole heartedly."
Mr.. Taftrspoke publicly in II cities
fn nine states from Virginia to Mis-
roflr4 in behalf of the program OF the
League to Enforce Peace and urged
upon the people the necessity for
. preparatien for war.
THE South and the Southwest are
scady for the conflict with Germany"
NtAe FORMER president said. 1.-The peo-
fnvCf the South and Southwest feel
wilIfKar is inevitable and they are
rights.HQ go into it to demand our
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

First blood was shed in Seattle's street car strike
shortly before p. m. Saturday
roter threw rock, which hit Motonnan 5. F.
Slater on the head when the car he was plotting was
stopped by a crowd at Second ave- and King ST. after
he had been ieered all the way down Second ave.
A riot call was turned in 10 police headquarters for
reserves 10 reinforce the guards on the car.
Altho the car was filled with 10 policemen and
guarded by auto loads of police, who went in 'front.'
along the sides and behind it, the mob was able to
block il.
Eggs, fruit and rocks were pelted thru the windows
and against the sides.
The car left North Seattle barns at 1885 p. m.
Hundreds of strike sympathizers followed it thru
the streets.
The police aided by motorcycle officers managed
10 work thru the crowd each time, and finally forced
a lane thru the Second ave. and King st. crowd.
Slater with blood streaming down his face stuck
TO his post.
The police were in charge of Sergeant Carr
The car managed to get TO Second and Yes
Ter way, where the crowd blocked ii again
A riot call was sent TO the police, Sergeant Carr
feeling that he needed reinforcemenS.
The police used their riot sticks right and left
and again succeeded in forcing way thru the crowd
Fifteen arrests made, those pulled out of the
crowd being piled into autos and hurried to police head
quarters.
After getting back to the barns, the same car
started to make the rounds again.
The conductor, too, hit by missiles, and his
face was bleeding when the got back to the barns
from the first trip.
Two out after the first but
turned back before they reached the business district When
the first returned all attempts operation aban-
doned
The list of those arrested follows
Frank Daverso 10 teamster; Peter Greendher, A. no
occupation; f. f. Strclhauer % and A. L. Wood % and
A. G. Stiff ~, conductors; J. g. Mcclure, 32, motorman ]
NJ. J. OMaley. IS; n. A. Wells 20; Pat OConner; Albert
Walker 81; Bert Saunders II n. David and Joe Wiger
so, all aborers; r. +. Holt 2S, clerk; g. w. Davis, %
eectrician Homer Bounell I painter W. r. Gibson, %
bookceper C. A. Crane 30 chauffeur Bert Nrgusson and
Bert Lefeosky p, mechanics.
The city confronted with the possibility of sympa
hec strike of 10000 union spyads workers and building
council Saturday before the traction company
newcd efforts operate under heavy police guards
The thoroly unionzed shipyards workers talking of
striking until the traction company grants its employees the
right bargain collectively that enjoyed in the ship
yards and other large industries of the city
The building trades council took action Friday night to
get expression from its 5000 members the mat
tying up building operations until unlonizcd trans
portaton is again available.
The shipyards workers 100 per cent organized and
strong sentiment among them for strike, accord
ing Secretary James Duncan OF the Central Labor council
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
HOOVER REJECTED, But
s. WHEAT IS APPROVED

WASHINGTON. July 2t.--
Americas first food control bill
passed the senate at .. m. to
day, by vote Of to 8.
vote Of 10 9.
The senate rejected Herbert
Hoover as Americas food COM
nsIoner b, voting down, 60
20 23, shaffroth's amendment
approving one man for food
board.
The wheat amendment was pass.
ed principally as concession 10
farmers since control over cotton,
steel and in many other interests
has been eliminated.
81 Wheat 10 Limit
Chamberlain amendment gives
the president power 20 fix prices
but at not less than 81 bushel for
No. i Northern wheat or It's eqBiva-
lent. 1t gives him also power 10
assess duties on wheat In order TO
keep the price up TO the 81 mini
mum and to purchase any quantity
OF wheat he deems necessary for
the public good. He may sell II 10
any citizen OF the United States or
70 any ally and may hold or trans
port in his discretion.
Debate on the food control bill
ended at 2;30 p. m. Then the sen
ate began bewildering succession
OF votes on scores Of amendments
10 the bin They promised TO keep
the aenate busy for hours.
pSehator LaFollette closed the DO.
bate with his second speech Of the
day and incidentally hls second
speech on the bill In three weeks
II has been under discussion. He
charged coal producers with exact
ing extortionate prices and favored
the Poncrene amendment.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
BE REASONABLE

" you can only take man halt way to where
he works, don't charge him a nickel, folks. That
makes him pay 10 eents for his trip to work. and
even the traction company doesn't do that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21


Reports that there is any
possibility OF sympathetic
strike by firemen was denied
emphatIeally by r. c. Hahney,
secretary Of the Firemen's
Union. today.
"Our union laws absolutely
prohoblt any such action" he
said. "Reports that we intend
to strike with any policemen
are absolutely without founds-
ton"
Mediation Talked
The possibility OF federal media.
ton OF the strike arose Friday even
ing. when committee of strikers
called on immigration Commission.
or Henry NJ. White and talked with
him OF the feasibility OF settle.
ment OF the strike by the govern
ment
White said he would see the trac.
tion officials Saturday.
Harold Preston. head of the coun.
ell for patriotic service, declined TO
say what had been done at confer.
ence between members OF the coun-
Gil. company officials and strikers
Friday evening. The meeting was
held at the county-city building.
Preston said some progress had
been made.
James Duncan. representing the
strikers, retained c. II. Reynolds,
former chairman of the public serv-
ice commission. Saturday. to fight
the city's attempt TO get a receiver
for the company. Reynolds said he
did not think the city could get re-
ceiver.
Chairman Erickson, OF the city
council public utilities committee,
announced this morning that II the
Seattle. Renton a. Southern railway
attorneys would agree this after.
noon, transfers between Division A
of the municipal line and the S. II.
& S. would be issued tomorrow
morning.
Following an appeal by the
mayor to Prosecutor lundin that
the 10 policemen VINO refused
to do strike guard duty on
street cars Friday afternoon be
arrested on warrants charging
malfeasance In office, brother
officers started arrcstlng them
Saturday afternoon.
e. w. Benjamin was taken
into custody by Patrolman
Frank Fuqua and booked on a
warrant charge shortly before
p. m.
a few minutes later officer
G. p, Jones brought In former
Patrolman 3. w. Fisk.
They were booked according
to form, the same as other
prisoners.
Strlkebreakers Brought In
II was reported Saturday that a
train OF seven coaches, filled with
recruited in Chicago,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
COCKTAILS ASKS
CHAMBER TO END
TIMBER STRIKE

Americas shipbuiIding pro-
gram. one Of Its chief functions
In the war, Is seriously threat
ened by the strike Of lumber
and mill workers, according to
a telegram received today by
the Chamber Of Commerce OF
Seattle from Gen. Goethals,
head Of the governments emer-
gency fleet corporation.
Goethals in his wire asks the
chamber TO use its influence to
have the strike settled.
Secretary Corbaley of the cham
ber met with Capt. Blaine, local
OF the shipping
board. this morning and after an
other meeting this afternoon. may
prepare some basis for arbitration
to submit to both sides.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

Duncan says that the talk becomes general everyday
that the company refuses allow its employees TO
bargain collectively.
This feature OF the strike situation on the
heels OF the companys failure successfully operate
under police guards Friday afternoon Rong on Second
during which the windows broken by bricks
and the spatered with eggs caused the company
withdraw the that from the North
Seattle barn a 20 p. III.
The shpyards situation connected in any way with
the strike OF the Metal Trades against the Washington Iron
Works the general shipyards strike will be called
enforce demands which will be agreed upon August /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

left that city at p. m. Friday for
Seattle. No confirmation of the re-
port could be obtained from off,
cials of the traction company.
State May Take Hand
Attorney General Tanner. in an
opinion furnished the state public
service commission at Olympia to-
day advised that 1t has the authori-
ty TO bring action both against any
traction company and against amy
other parties" 10 compel street car
service.
Tanners opinion was given on re-
quest Of the commission. which had
been asked by the Tacoma city
council TO bring receivership pro-
ceedings against the Tacoma
branch of the Stone & Webster cor
poration.
Tanner. in his communication,
told the commission that he Is ready
TO start action OF this kind at on0,
and the suit would be brought ID
the Tacoma superior court Monday,
II so ordered by the state board.
May Relnstate Men
The effect of Tanners ruling,
Continued on Page 1o)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
FOREST FIRE RACES

By United Press Leased Wire
SANTA ROSA. Cal, July 2l.--
Sweeping over six miles forest
with it's western extremity licking
at the outskirts Of Guerevllle, a
forest fire which is battling all ef-
forts TO extlnguish is doing thou
sands OF dollars damage today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
MAY CALL DRAFT.
ARMY BY SEPT. 5.

By United Pres. Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, July 2i.-
Provost Marshal Gen. crowder
today announced he had located
the one missing number In yes
terdays drawins--and with
this Americas great lottery
passed into history.
Checking up In sheets has
been completed, and the official
lists, in printed and photograph
ed form, will be on their way to
all exemption boards before
nightfaIl.
The great machinery OF calling
the country's young men for phys
ieal examination Will be under way
the first OF next week. Where ana
how the missing number was locat'
ed was not disclosed. And Crowder
said he could not recollect what the
missing number was.
Guard Against Attack
With its location. however, every
one went TO bed. and what number
was hidden in the vagrant pellet
will not he determined until the
officials awaken.
Local boards will send out
word to those who must answer
the fret call, tho the individual
himself is responsible for really
knowing whether he 10 in the
frat call.
As the men are notified they
must present themselves for
physical examination. They
will be noted as accepted or
rejected. Then II they have a
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
BEWARE OF POISON
PLASTER, WARNING

By United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, July 21. - The
department of justice today warned
against purchase OF unapprove,ln
sticking plasters. as the result OF
official reports on alleged German
poisoned court plasters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
DRAFT NAM ES

A complete list OF Seattle and
King county men who must
present themselves for aecep-
lance or rejection under the
first draft call appears today on
pages 6 and z OF The Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

striking
tor themselves better better better working conditions
for
just fight and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
KEEP COOL! SUPPRESS VIOLENCE! HELP THE CARMEN WIN!


of
And
better and citizens Their fight YOUR fight YOU
do part b. rider and obedience
Help the strike by
call for federal AND SEATTLE DOES
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

SCENES CARBARN RATHER
GUARDS FOR STRKEBREAKERS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
10000 MEN MAY QUIT;
GILL ORDERS ARREST
OF POLICE STRIKERS
THE CAR STRIKE SITUATION


ice
Gill OF Is policemen
oInmis sionerW ry1 s4vv
Patriot Council attempt o factions together
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21

shown Liberty addition to tho regu
lar program from Sunday Wednesday, inclusive
weekly photographed by f. A.
editorial department OF this newspaper and
consisting entirely OF local pictures
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
LAST EDITION

Weather Man Salisbury says
he'll keep the streets free from
rain for the iitneys, with 'fsii
weather tonight and Sunday"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-07-21
STAR-LIbERTY WEEKLY SHOWS
FIRST MOVIES OF CAR STRIKE

weekly which included In
first movies OF the
strike
traction
during the strike leaving the North Seattle barn yes
strike
ordered to ride
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-23
2 ,42O.00O PHONE CALLS
DAILY IN U.S.. REPORTED

New York, March ia daily aver
age of 29.A20,0 900 telephone calls was
recorded in 1916 by the Bell system.
which was approximately 100 calls -
year for every man. woman II child
in the United States. according to tho
annual statement of the company,
made public here today. 1t was an
nounced that the pressure of business
had been sc great that it was planned
to spend $780, 600, 900 this year for i'm
provelnents as against $GG. 000, 900 last
year.
Total operating revenue for 1916
was 1854, 600. 600, an increase of s30,151,-
900 over 1915.
The report of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph company, seDa-
rated from that of the Bell system.
showed net earnings of $44, 1896. an
increase of s2,623,SS9 owe 1915.
Over the entire Bell system during
the year there were added l,344,170
miles of wire, bringing the total to
10 S5O. 315.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-03-23
LIBERAL PARTY PLANNED.

New York, March 12.--Announce-
ment that negotiations are under way
with progressive republicans and demo-
Observation-Disclosures, socialists and rep
resentatives of other parties Ito meet
with a committee of progressives and
discuss plans for the formation of q
league of liberals was made by Mat
thew Hale, acting chairman of the pro-
gressive national committee, in issuing
a call for a convention of enrolled MEM
bers Of the party in st. Louis April IL.
l3 and IA.
M. Hale asserted that the RADICAL
ISM Of the progressives Of 1872 now
had largely become the Law of the land.
The solid south. he said. would yield
only to a third party. He urged that
the progressives unite the liberal ele-
ments in all parties into a dominant
power for good government"