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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

Washington, Sept. 2a.-Dealing with the allegation that there was a short age of rifles at the draft cantonments, Brig Gen. William Crozier, chief of the bureau of ordnance; asserted in a prepared statement yesterday that there would be rifle of the most mod- ern type ready for every soldier when he started for Europe. His statement reads:
 published reports that there is a short age of rifles at the cantonment, and that three rife manufacturing con- cerns have been idle during the sum- mer when they might have been en- gagged in manufacturing rifles These arms companies have not been idle. but have been making extensive prep arations for turning out a rifle which would give us both a reasonable de- gree of interchangeability of import ant parts and uniform ammunition. Two of them have begun making de. liveries. Two days ago the deliveries of these factories and the government ones were 1900 rifles per day. The deliveries now are more than ], 300 per day, and the deliveries will progres- sivedy increase. The third company, engaged until recently on British con- tracts, Is practically ready ao begin deliveries.
 T may also say that whenever a soldier is ready to go to Europe-that is, when he is trained and equipped in
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
PERJURY CHARGE : AGAINST 0XMAN
 IN MOONEY CASE
Attorneys Hope to Reopen Case Against Man Sen
 fenced to Death.

San Francisco, Sept. 2s-Frank c. Oxman, of Durkee, Ore, acquitted last night of attempted subornation of perjury growing out of the conviction of Thomas J. Mooney on a murder charge in connection with the pre- paredness parade bomb explosion here last year, must appear in court again today to answer a charge of perjury upon which he was arrested shortly after his release last night.
 The new warrant was sworn to by Mrs. Belle Hammerberg, sister of Mrs. Thomas J. Mooney. Mrs. Mooney was acquitted recently of causing one of the 10 deaths resulting from the explosion.
 The warrant charged .Oxrnan with perjury at the Mooney trial, at which he testified he had seen Mooney and Mrs. Mooney at Steuart and Market streets immediately before the explo- sion.
 It was said that Mooney's attorneys hope, through this new charge against Oxman, to reopen the case against their client. whose sentence is death, has been stayed by appeal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
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Food Commissioner
 Asks Hotels to Aid
 Conserving Supplies

"Our problem is to feed our Allies this winter by sending them as much food as we can of the most concen- trated nutritive value in the least ship ping space. These foods are wheat beef, pork, dairy products, and sugar. Our solution is to eat less of these and more of ether foods of which we have an abundance, and to waste less of all foods,'' says United States Food Com+ missioner Robert Scoville in a letter sent today to every hotel, restaurant and lunch room in the state.
 The plan as outlined calls for the saving of wheat by substituting corn or rye and eliminating waste where white bread is served. Staple meats will be replaced where possible with chicken, fish, rabbit, duck, goose, sea foods and eggs. Fats will be conserv- ed according to the plan by serving a minimum of fried dishes and substi- tuting vegetable oils for animal fats in all possible cases, waste fats to be con- served and made into soap. Sugar will be replaced with honey. maple syrup and molasses Brown sugar will replace granulated sugar in cook ing. The use e vegetables and milk is urged. It is pointed out that cheese and skinnned milk are a source Of much food value.
 Commissioner Scoville is confident that the various hotel and restaurant interests of the state will heartily CO., operate. He says in the letter ito them: Our plan is that all patriotic managers of public eating p1aHes should sign a pledge to carry out the directions whfc we have arranged in cooperation with patriotic leaders in the trades. and by so doing become volunteer members of the food ad- ministration. We ask you to exhibit our insignia as proof of adherence to this plan and as an appeal to the pub lie for support" A 1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
Armory In Need of
 Skilled Mechanics

Opportunities to perform vital war service in the springfield armory at Springfield. Mass, are offered men with mechanical trades, according to information given out today by the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Captain l.. H. Van Dusen of the ord nance department, United States army, has informed the state council of de- fense that the commanding officer of the Springfield armory is unable to procure the following much-needed employees: One barrel roller, 20 drop forgers, three file cutters, four die sinkers, 12 tool grinders, eight tool makers, one machinist, two screw makers, three mtllers.
 Complete information concerning this opportunity to do this patriotic work may be obtained from the com manding officer. Springfield armory, Springfield, Mass. It is the thought of the State Council of Defense that this war work may appeal especially to men who are not eligible for mili- tary service but who want to bear their share of the nations war bur- den.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
URGES ELKS TO
 VOLUNTEER FOR
 SERVING NATION
Exalted Ruler Tells Mem bers of No. 36 They
 Must Fight.

Members of the Benevolent Pro- tective Order of Elks, who in Bridge port are taking part in the campaign for food conservation, are urged by their order to fight for America, both in the trenches and by preventing lan- guage of an unpatriotic character.
 In a remarkable message recently delivered to members of the Bridge port Lodge, No. 36, Elks are told that if they are capable they should bear arms in defense of the principles of American government and in allegi ance to the oath they have taken to the order.
 "Our order regards it as a sacred right and privilege to serve, with ones own life if necessary, the nation that holds that "al1 men are created equal" that they are endowed by their creator with certain "unaliena- ble rights" said Peter F. Bellew, ex- alted ruler of the lodge, in the pre- Jude to his address.
 Another distinct note of warning to alien enemies is seen in this para graph:
 Every Elk who can should fight for our country and those who are un- able to fight should lend their support by word and deed every wakeful mo- ment
 "Ours is Americas greatest patriotic order and we are threatened with the loss of all these fights as long as the menace of imperial militarism hangs over the world. Be on the alert, there fore, and let us do our part by word and deed in refiecting to the world the spirit of our country, so that Truth and Justice shall not perish among nations under the heel of tyrants"
 A list of those upon the "Roll of Honor has been conspicuously post ed in the c1ub-rooms and is the pride of the lodge here. It includes to date these names:
 Joseph V. Rempsen, Jr., Ray F. Sullivan, William F. Maher, Louis F. Haymon, George P. Landry, Leslie T. Warren, Howard P. Cook, Herbert Anderton, Sergt.' Major Edward J. Joy, Peter J. Tyer, Frank J. Hickey, Col Fred J. Adams. It. Com. Albert B. Randall, William w. McElroy, Charles P. Dunn, Nelson s. Porter, Capt. Albert J. Merritt, Paul V. Ma loney, Joseph Whelan J. Armand Rourke, Walter P. Casey, William N Terrence; Victor A. Vores. John J Mccarthy, Thomas J. Flynn. Jr., Will liam J. Murray.
 In response to the food conservation campaign stimulated in Bridgeport and which the national order has talk en up throughout the country along similar lines this telegram yesterday was received from George M. Land CTS, of the assistant Federal Food Ad- ministration committed:
 Following telegram was received I by us from the food administration al Washington. Anyone who sign B. P O. E. food pledge card is certainly entitled to food administration mem bership card, special Elks' form. A fine idea. So good an idea it deserves consideration i na national way" At a recent meeting in Hartford a1 which a committee of the local ledge participated, comprising Peter F l Bellew, Postmaster Charles F. Greene and Fire Chief Daniel B. Johnson, tht
 thoroughness of the work being done l by the State committee is highly com mended upon.
 Bridgeport lodge of Elks will worl
 vigorously for the government in ever!
 patriotic effort that is asked.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
 From Renting

Many desirable rooms don t rent for the simple reason that they are known to be infested with Bed Bugs. Spend 9 cents and clean your home, and your rooms will rent. Tell the public your house has been cleaned with Cyrus Presto Killer and the applicant for rooms will be satisfied. There is nothing better made, noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so clean to use and noth- ing so harmless to human beings-it does not burn. Try a can % cents, it is worth money to you.
 THE CYRUS PHARMACY
 Fairfield Avenue and Courtland Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
CHURCHES TO AID
 CAMPAIGN TO BUY BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS

The War Library councils cam paign to raise in Bridgeport $8,0O8 as this Icity's share in the million dollar fund for books for the soldiers will be continued here tomorrow in many of the churches. where special collec- tions will be taken for the fund.
 Henry A. Bishop, chairman of the Bridgeport committee, has asked all to do something for the fund. The smallest contribution are welcome.
 Miss Edna Shantz, in the Senior commercial class at High school yes terday, collected $240.41 for books for the soldiers. One room alone contributed s23.93.
 Each of the contributors received a neat red. white and blue ribbon knot, pin style. There were furnish ed by the D. M: Dead Co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
STATE DEPARTMENT DEFINES NATURE OF
 COL. HOUSES TASK

Washington, Sept 29-The State Department yesterday confirmed the report that President Wilson had ask ed Colonel B. M House to collect data that would be useful to this gov ernment at a peace conference after the war.
 Officials of the department were careful to make it plain that no new
 government policy regarding the con- duet of the war was involved in this
 move and that it did not relate in any
 sense to the conduct cf peace nego-
 tiations during the war. It was ex-
 plained also, that Colonel House
 would have no diplomatic status; that
 he would not enter into discussions
 with foreign representatives. and that
 he was not going abroad in connection
 with his work.
 But there was considerable specu-
 lation as to whether the undertaking
 did not mean that whenever peace did
 come, that Colonel House might be
 one of the American representatives
 at the conference.
 It was explained in State Depart
 ment circles that all the belligerent
 governments have had similar agents at work for the same purpose since
 the war began, and that the designa- tion of Colonel House in this capacity
 was regarded as wise. It will be Colonel Houses task to gather intelli- gence relating to the commercial, economic, geographic, and political situations, to keep abreast of new de- veIopments in all non military affairs. and to have information available at all times, so that 1t may be useful to ] the government in formulating new l policies.
 Colonel House will have associated d with him several experts, probably college professors, economists, and specialists in commerce and finance. l The work he is to perform will not be l connected in >any way with similar being carried on in any other coun- l try.
 State Department officials, when re- l minded that the impression had been created that the United States would not interest itself in purely European 1 territorial questions, answered that l the American Army was in Europe l and the United States, of course, would hae delegates at the peace conference | Without the specific information that 1 Colonel House will obtain. the Ameri- can representatives at the conference would be at a great disadvantage when votes should be taken
 It was further explained that this government did not possess exact in, 1 formation on the Balkan situation which will play a prominent part ir | it's settlement. It was also stated 1 that the Belgian situation would be ex- annined in it's historical as well as present aspect. Such consideration of the Belgian situation is necessary | it was stated, on account of the Ger man demand that the country shoul6
 be permanently divided into two sep arate administrative departments, un der one ruler.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
THE WEATHER

New Haven, Sept. 29-Forecast for New Haven and vicinity: Partly cloudy tonight; Sunday rain.
 For Connecticut: Probably rain late tonight and on Sunday; moderate variable winds, becom- ing northeast on the coast, and probably increasin. Sunday.
 Conditions: The tropical dis- turbance, which feached the Louisiana coast yesterday morn ing, has decreased in intensity and is now moving in north- easterly direction, and is central over Alabama, Montgomery, Ala. has reported 9.OS inches of rain during the last AS hours. The temperature continues mild in the northern districts. The wes- tern disturbance is now central over upper Michigan. Pleasant weather prevails in the western difricts.
 Conditions favor for this vicin- ity fair weather followed by in creasing cloudiness which will probably develop into rain by Sunday afternoon.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
.ROTTERDAM'S
 SHIPPING IS AT NEW LOW LEVEL
Nearly Half Now Carried On With Argentina
 and U. S.

Rotterdam, Netherlands, Sept. D. Rotterdam's shipping traffic last year fell to the level of the year 1870 as regards the number of ships, and to the level of 1892 in respect to ton- mage, according to the annual report of the Rotterdam Chamber of Com neree. The shABping arrivals of the whole country numbered 5,114, with a net tonnage of 4,681,117, as compar- ed with 6,351 ships measuring 6,621,- AIS in 1915.
 Traffic with Spain, Russia, Ru- mania and many other European countries is entirely at a standstiil, and that with Africa almost in like condition. Nearly half Rotterdam's s shipping traffic was carried on with Britain. Norway and Sweden. The other half was with the United States and Argentina, whence came the coun- try's grain imports.
 A large part of the Rhine fleet was employed in the transport Of gravel from Germany and Holland over in- land waterways to Belgium. This ma terial is destined for German Mili- 5 tary and other uses. and its convey ance through Dutch waters has not been viewed with much favor to the Entente Power& Holland maintains that such transport is permissible un- der international law, and that in these strict neutrality forbids proven ton of the traffic. Another consider able part of the Rhine fleet, in the absence of the usual busy traffic with Germany, was chartered to cafry coal from Belgium (Antwerp) to Germany Switzerland. Scandinavia and Hol- land.
 Germany. Austria and Belgium be- ing cut off from the Netherlands Easi Indian market. and Britain's sup. plies being mostly confined to textile r-cods and fertilizers, the report says Sraerica and Japan took advantage Of the position to considerably in. crease their sales to the East Indies America supplied more machinery ant jronware than formerly, and her ex nsS.=-ts to those c0lo7s.es are expected to increase. It is probable, in tht Chambers opinion, that Japan vii continue to serve the Netheralndl East Indian market after the war So greatly has the war hampered tele graphic communication betweer mother country and colony that it il now almost a rule for telegrams tt take 10 to 12 days. If Holland re mains true to it's free trade policy, thu Rotterdam Chamber anticipates tha she may after the war fill an impor
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
CHARGE TEUTON GOVERNMENT WITH ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE REICHSTAC
 MAJORITY'S PEACE RESOLUTIONS

meeting of the steering committee of the reichstag on Wednesday.
 It was decided to postpone action in order to give Chancellor Michaelis and his aides an opportunity to make certain explanations. This Philip Scheidemann, the socialist leader. ex- plained, would allow the committee to determine the form which, the in- terpellation should take, but it will not head off a big debate on the sub- ject George Ledebour, the radical socialist, made vain attempt to set the debate for today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

Copenhagen. Sept. 2S = Charges that certain government authorities are supporting the Pan-German and conservative forces in the agitation to reverse the reichstag ' majority peace resolution and commit Ger many to the so-called Hindenburg peace may be made the subject of an Interpolation at the present session of the reichstag. Berlin newspapers which arrived tonight after, g. three day interruption, indicate that the interpolation was discussed at
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
Plush Buttons
 Card 1Oc

A new lot of good quality plush buttons in various large sizes suitable for plush coats 3 on a card.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
Overseas LOcket
 For Your Soldier

Gold or silver finish case, holds four pictures and identi- fication card for name, home address, and company, at soc
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
ST. AUGUSTINE RED
 CROSS WORKERS TO MEET

A business meeting of the St. Angus tine Auxiliary of the Bridgeport Red Cross Chapter will take place on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the school parlors A full attendance is desired
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

When man hurries down to busi- ness now, it may be anxiety to get to work, and it may be that he merely wants a quiet half hour to read the worlds series dope.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

tant role as middleman between the present belligerent countries, whose commercial relations may not at first be of the best description.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
Hartford IAAA~O ~ Paris Wholesale and Retail Leading Mi1liners.
AUTUMN MILLINERY

With upwards of two thousand Beau s;ful Trimmed Hats to choose from it is easy to find Hat at this store, and sev- eral thousand Untrimmed Hats to select from if you want Special Hat made to order. Fancy Feathers, Ornaments, Fur
 simmings, in fact everything that is wantable and desirable in Millinery you will find here in larger varieties and low CT prices than elsewhere.
 TT PAYS TO TRADE AT DILLON'S.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

Italian troops completed their occu- patton of the entire Bainsizza pIa- teau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

A big German munition works at Immishofen, near Constance Baden, was destroyed by fire.
 =: India's cotton crop for 1917 and 1918 total 5,250,00O bales, compared with ,773, 900 bales in 1916-1917.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

The man power of Germany has been reduced from IA, 4,0O0, ,O0O to $500, coo men.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
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 Bridgep0rfs Busy Cash Store New Fall PettiCOatS , of Sateen or HeatherblOOm at Our Lowest Cash Prices ;.

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 Genuine Heatherbloom Pettcoats, fitted ops with fv rows rufes black blue or green Regular and extr sizes at ...................... $1.9
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29
ALMANAC FOR TO-DAY

AIMANaC FOR SUNDAY
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-29

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-08-28

Lansing had informed some of the
entente diplomats that Pope Bene'
diets peace proposals would be re
jected
No official opinion exists that the
proposals will be accepted, but IN
diplomatic practice there is wide
field for discussion between the two
extremes of rejection and accept
ance The fact that Pope BENEDICT
as was pointed out by statement
from the Vatican, in some OF the
most important features of his com
munication adopted principles enun
ciated by President Wilson, is re
garded in some quarters as insurinI
the peace proposals against an un
qualified rejection, even in the mos
polite and diplomatic language.
On the other hand the failure Q
/ the Pope's plans to meet some
the essential demands OF Presider
: Wilson as a condition of peace
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-08-28
IN
FAVOR Of A
REPUBLIC
DAYS OF ROYALTY ARE SWIFT
LY PASSING INTO
DEsuETuDE


ATHENS, Saturday, Aug. 3d.
Delayed The possibility and op-
portunities of establishing a Greek
republic was discussed In the cham
ber Of deputies today. NJ Venizelos
declared that parliament did not
consider that the time had arrived
for a republic, but believed II its
duty to give the monarchy another
trial.
NJ. Venizelcs said he had of.eE
told the former King ConstantHe
that the nations of the world were
gradually approaching the idea OF
abolishing ,he institution OF King
ship. and Z depended upon tne
existing kings themselves to hasten
or postpone this inevitable consnn'
nation. Unfortunately, Constantine
policy had been such as to deal
mortal blow to the idea of a monar
chy, and many Greeks who formerly
opposed republic now admitted II
Iadyisability in principle, though the
considered 1t still premature.
A vote of confidence in the gov
eminent was passed in parliamen
at the conclusion of the debate o
the speech from the throne. Pr
mier venizelos spoke for six hour
The majority report on the speec
was accepted.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-08-28
TO POPE
GOES TO ROME
BRIEF OUTLINE OF THE sENTI-
MENT EXPRESSED BY THE
UNITED STATES
By Associated Press.)

(Hy Associated PFess.)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The
reply by the United States to the
Pope's proposals has gone forward.
III will be transmitted through the
British foreign office through which
the Pope's communication came. It
Is believed the reply, while respond
ing to the Pontiff's proposal with
delicaey and respect, does not find
there is any ground on which to
proceed to a decision of peace in
the absence Of the announcement Of
terms by Germany.
Dispatch Of the American reply
indicates that the replies of the en-
entente allies are ready if they have
not already been made. Exchanges
of views had been proceeding TO
DAYS and all replies are supposed t
be in harmony. Copies Of the Unit
ed states reply have been delivere'
: to the diplomatic representatives o
all entente countries which receive
the Pope's communication.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-08-28

there has been nothing except the
British blockade to prevent the
shipment of American goods to Ger
many The presidents order m
this respect aceomplishes one Of the
purposes sought in the trading with
the enemy bill pending in congress.
Coin, bullion, currency and evidences
of indebtedess are placed under ex-
port license restrictions to Euro
pean neutrals. whenever regulations
governing their export have been
promulgated by the secretary of the
treasury.
The presidents order contains the
first formal announcement OF the
transfer of administration of the ex-
port control from the department
of commerce to the export admins
trative board. of which Vance Nc
Cormick is chairman. When the ad
ministrative board made the fact
public few days ago it was ex
planned that the action was taken
to facilitate the issuance of licenses
The proclamation makes It cleal
for the first time that the United
States is prepared to go to almosi
any limit to prevent goods from
going to Germany. Neutrals alread,
have been informed that the United
States will see to 1t that no Amer