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Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
GREAT BRITAIN
 SPENT IN YEAR S13,45O,OOO,OOO

We gave last month a forecast of the figures for the British Govern ment's fiscal year, which ended March 31st, but the complete figures are now available and are sufficiently remarkable to merit a re-instate- the year. including loans to allies, were $1s,45O, 100000, and the reve- nues $S,536, ,172,OOO, leaving deficit of approximately $9,914, 900, 900, which was raised by various forms at the end of the year was $29, 900, 900.
 The Chancellor of the Exchequer has submitted to Parliament his bud get for the new year. The estimated expenditures are $14,S60, 9S5, 900; revenues, including new taxation, $4,210,25O, O,000, balance to be raised by loans, approximately $1O,650, ,000,- 900. The national debt after another year of war will be about S40,00O,- 000, ,000. Against this there will be recoverable assets, including claims upon allies, of something like $10,- OO0, 900, 900. The Chancellor stated that Great Britain has borrowed of the United States during the year only to the extent that it had loaned to it's allies.
 The news taxes proposed by the Government, like the existing levies, will fall mainly upon incomes and luxuries. The basic income tax is to be raised from 5 shillings in the pound sterling CPS per cent.) to shillings (33 1-3 per cent.) and the super tax also will be raised. To- bacco, beer and spirits will pay con- siderably higher taxes, but the nly new levies upon necessaries are in creases upon sugar and matches. | It is to be remembered, of course, that these figures are for the United Kingdom alone, and do not inclued
 the budgets of the British colonies and dependencies, which are all making similar exenditures in pro-
 portion to their resources, and, also
 that while proposing to spend nearly | S15, ,000,000 in the coming year
 the United Kingdom is about to raise
 the military age to 50 years. The
 enormous war burdens therefore are
 to be borne by that part of the na-
 tion remaining in industry after the
 able-bodied men between IS and 51
 are withdrawn from productive ac- tivity.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
REVOL LUTIONARY CLAIMS SETTLED
 IN MEXICO SOON
Government Appoints Com mission to pay Damages Arising From 8 Years
 of Internal Strife.

President Carranza of Mexico haS appointed three members of the Com mission that is to consider the ques- ton of the settlement of damage claims arising out of the revolution ary movement of the last eight years. General Esteban B. Calderon was ap- pointed President, and Attorneys Jose Diego Fernandez and Salvador Mar tinez Alomia members of the body. Two other members are yet to be shortly announced. As soon as this is done the Commission will organ ize and begin it's duties.
 The decree constituting the com mission recites that it will consider all claims for indemnities suffered by persons or properties in conse- quence of the revolutionary move ments that took place in the Repub lie from 1910 to 1917. All claims must be submitted with the necessary proof, due inquiry will be made there in, and a decision rendered. If any claimant shall not be satisfied with the judgement rendered, an appeal may be taken to an arbitration com mission composed of three perkons- one to be selected by the Mexican Government, one by a Government of the country of which the dissat- isfied claimant is a citizen, and one by the two arbiters already noted, none of whom shall be of a diplomat ic or consular character. Separate arbiters must be appointed for each case appealed. The decisions reach ed by them hall not be subject to appeal but must be accepted as fin al
 | In due time a special law will be enacted which will provide the funds needed for the liquidation of the claims that may be annually approved. The Commission will consider only those claims based upon the follow | ing:
 1 Damages caused by the revolu- tEonary force or forces recognized o1 acknowledged as such by the ligiti-
 mate governments that may have
 been established upon the triumph
 of the Revolution. Those damages
 by the same governments as a con.
 sequence of their functions during
 the struggle against the rebels; anC
 those damages caused by the depend
 ent forces of the so-called Fedora
 army down to the time of it's disso 1ution.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
NAVAL AVIATION
 OPEN FOR TRADE

Here's a chance to enroll in the United States Naval Reserve Force and work at your own trade.
 The naval aviation section needs a great number of men immediately Good ratings and good pay are pos sible for qualified men. Here is the list of ratings and the Necessary Trades.
 Machinists' Mates-General machin- ists, automobile mechanics and as- semblers, toolmeakers, die-makers and similar trades.
 Quartermasters- Cutters and cloth filters, upholsterers. canvas workers. painters, tent triggers.
 Carpenters Mates Woodworkers of all kinds
 Blacksmiths = Toolsmiths, forge men, furnace men, etc.
 Coppersniths- Shipftters-and all kinds of sheet metal workers.
 Applicants must be American cit- izens from IS to 35 years of age. Draft regfsuants will be accepted upon presentation of a letter from their local boards.
 Men of the foregoing trades will be sent to school for special train ing. Applicants may enroll at 51 Chambers street, New York, or at any Naval Recruiting Station in the United States.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
LIMIT ANTHRACITE ~
 SALES IN DAKOTA

Dakota has taken measures to help the east other than with food
 Realizing the great demand for an thracite in the sections of the coun- try which are actually dependent up- on it, Isaac P. Baker, State Fuel Ad- mistrator of North Dakota has is- sued an order noteworthy in it's character and important in it's ef- feet. It is as follows.
 Until further notice, no person, firm or association shall sell, deliver purchase, receive or otherwise take possession of any anthracite coal for use in any stove or furnace or any industrial plant or manufactory where in Ignite or bituminous coal can be used without material alteration in the equipment theror''
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
FARM BUREAU
 TO DISTRIBUTE
 300 TINY PIGS

The Fairfield County Farm Bur eau is now engaged in distributing 800 little pigs to club members and adults. Beginning back in April when s12 pure bred Poland China and gifts were brought into the coun- try for breeding stock the demand for pigs to supply pig club members increased until at the present time more than two truck loads are be- ing delivered each week. In the ef- fort to incrase the pork supply and at the same time to stengthen the breeding stock of this country pure bred Berkshire, Poland China and Duroc Jersey SOW pigs have been placed in different towns.
 Over 500 pigs have been delivered to Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Ridge field, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk and Startford. Most of the pigs which are being distributed in this county came from LakeviIle. Conn.,, and F'ishkill, N. Y. MT. A. G. Lord, Lakevflle, Conn. is one of the largest hog raisers in Litchfeld coun- ty. The Fishkill Farm, Fishkill, N. r, is owned by Henry Morgantheau Jr. MT. MOrSanLadu IS now ln France handling the 1500 tractors sent over there by the United States Govern ment.
 While increased pork production is the main object of the movement un- dertaken by the Farm Bureau, pig club members in order to earn the certificate of War Service signed by the Governor, must keep expense and receipt records on their pigs Record books, seasonal instructions free to club members and also a IF pound package of rape seed is also given to each boy or girl who have | the room to grow this forage crop. All club members enter intd the | record contest which begins June 1st 1 This is both a county and State com
 petition. The county Pig exhibition
 will be held at Danbury Fair Oct 7-12. Sperry & Barnes of New Hav-
 en have offered $4O0. dollars 1T
 prizes for the State. A complete list
 will be sent out Club members ir June.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ARRIVAL OF AMERICA'S DESTROYER FLEETS
 IN FOREIGN WATERS THIS MONTH

in the vicinity. In fact, the submar- inc is getting increasingly reluctant about exposing any part of it's hide to the disconcertingly effective gun fire of British or American naval craft. Weekly a few laboring tramps fall victim to the U-boats. However, the number of sinkings is decreas- ing at a rate that induces confidence in the ability of the Allies to mimi mize the submarine menace. The de- Stroyers patrol the trade routes with a vigilance that does not permit the submarine to break surface very of ten. A periscope draws a delpge of gun-fire, while the area in which the undersea craft last was seen is con- verted rapidly into a whirling field of spray by depth bombs. During the year that the American destroyers have been ''gunning' for U-boats there has occurred one incident that will live in naval annals. It's the story of the Tanning.
 When the enemy was sighted by the ever vigilant lookout, shells from | the Americans guns were rained or the submersible in such volume that ' the surface and run up the signal o1 surrender. The crew-men who glee- fully had watched a torpedo blast it's way into the bowels of a helpless merchantmen-lined up on the dech of their fast-sinking boat, held uI their hands in abject terror and beg ged for mercy. They were saved but American boys were compelled in some cases to leap overheard tC save their enemies from drowning.
 The announcement recently by Sec retary Daniels that American war ships are operating now with thu British high seas fleet in keeping the German navy safe behind the barriers of Kiel, brings renewed as surance that the American navy i maintaining it's glorious traditions. Apparently the German Genera Staff is desirous of keeping the flee intact so the prospect of Americal dreadnaughts engaging with enem, craft is not encouraging at present
 The British have been watchins and waiting for four long years fo the German fleet to come out an
 give battle. If the Germans ever ar
 induced to leave the protection o their mine-1elds and get out in tn
 wide reaches of the North Sea, a SC
 battle will be staged, it is predicte
 that will make the encounter at Jut
 land resemble a. skirmish.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
SELECT HARTFORD
 FOR CONVENTION

Hartford, May 29.---Hartford is the city selected for the Republican state convention, which will be held June 20 and 26 in Foot Guard hall. This was decided at meeting of the state central committee held yesterday af- terncpn. The date for the primaries is June F and the senatorial caucuses and city conventions on June 15. The selection of a chairman for the con- vention was left with Chairman J. Henry 'Roraback.
 A delegation of suffragists were in the hotel, and requested a hearing on the question of suffrage. Chairman Fooraback said he had received a re- quest from the anti-suffragists that they be given a hearing if the suf- fragists were heard. As the commit tee has never made a practice of hold ing hearings of this character, it was not considered proper business to come before the meeting, and the re- quest of the suffragists was tabled on motion of John T. King of Bridge port,
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
2 CONNECTICUT
 BOYS REPORTED
 ON LATEST LIST

Washington. May 2s.---The army casualty list today contained 30 names divided as follows:
 Killed in action, 5; died of wounds, 5; died of accident, I; died of disease, 10; wounded severely, T; missing in action, 2.
 The list follows:
 Killed in action---Lieut. Francis A. McIlvane, Indianapolis; Privates Joi- supas Dameszkivics, Pittsburg; Jo- seph William Guyton, Evert, Mich; Clyde Marks, Indianapolis; Carl A. Sipser, Great Falls, Mont.
 Died of wounds---Privates James O.. Dolin, Foster, W. Va; George M. Ewing, Auburn, Wash; John P. Gea- rin, Tippecanoe City, Ohio; Jesse M. King, Meriden, Conn; Findley M. Shuler, Bryson City, N. c.
 Died of disease--IRecrutt Harry D. James, Hannibal, Mo; Privates Frank A. Baker, Richmond Va. Cleo E. Brundage, Seattle, Wash; David Hatch, LobdeH, Miss; Ed Jackson, Greenwood. S. C.; Mack Jones. Craw- ford, Miss; Paul R. Lawton, Bellows Falls, Vt; Charles w. Mclaughlin, Hutchinson, Minn.: Douglas S. Thompson, Brooklyn, N. Y; Orris A. White, Walker, Cal.
 Died of aoddent---Private William W. Wait, Schenectady, N. Y.
 Wounded severely---Major John Frank Carnack, St. Louis; Lieut. Cbolmondeley Thornton, Bennington Vt.; Corps. Clarence Hancock, Grand Haven, Mich; Nickolas Malec, Chi cago; Privates Frank AIdridge, Card ston, Alberta; Jesse J. Cox, Nashville Fla; Frank Moore, West Lafayette Ind.
 Missing in action---Iieut- Raymond W. Parker, Champaign, III.
 Missing in action, previously report ed wounded severefy--ISergt. Eugene F. Sharkey, 26 Root avenue, Ansonia Conn.
 Private Louis Epstein, Brooklyn, N Y, previously reported missing, now reported as returned to his company
 Prisoner, previously, reported miss. ing---Leuts. Philip A. Hunter, York s. C.; Franklin Burche Pedrick, Wash ington, D. C.; Louis M. Edens, Cabool Mo.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
DIED,

HORSFALL-In this city, Wednesday, May 22, 1918, Maude M, wife of Francis J. Horsfall, aged S9 years, months, 2 days. CASEY-In this city, May 22, 1918, William T. Casey, DDS, aged Al years, 10 months, 1 day. MUELUER-In this city, on Friday, May "A, 1918, Charles W. Mueller, aged 57 years, months, 23 days. WARD-In the Bridgeport Hospital, May 23, 1918, Jennie Patchen Ward. wife of Daniel H. Ward, aged 3S years, months, days. McGRATH-In this city, May 24, 1913, Patrick F. McGrath. SIDLOVSKY-In Fairfield May 26, 1918, Victoria, widow of Andrew Sidlovsky, aged 85 years. DEBARBIERI-In this city, May 27, 1918, John, infant son of Angelo and Theresa Debarbieri, aged 4 months, days
 CORCORAN-In this city, May 27, 1918, Julia J.,widow of Patrick Cor coran.
 TARGETT-In Danbury, May 24. wife of Edwin Targett, aged Il years. VINCENT-In Rowayton, May g, M. Louise, wife of J. Edward Vincent, aged 57 years. AVERY-In Stamford May 2S, Susan C., wife of Seth Avery. aged s6 years.
 SNuTH-In Stamford, May 26, Anna C., wife of Mathew F. Smith WEED-In Stamford, May 26, Martin E. Weed.
 HOYT-In Stamford. May 24, Orrin H. Hoyt, aged 80 years. ONEIL-At Stamford, May 26, An- nie, widow of John O'Neil. PAUL-In Norwalk, May 24 John E. Paul, aged AT.
 AMUNDSEN-In East Norwalk. May 25, Armund Amundsen, aged sA
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
MARRIED.

SMITH-SCHANZ- Stratford, May 23, George Smith to Deborah Schanz.
 SEDLMAYER-TO In New Canaan, May 23 Ralph W. Sedl- mayer and Miss Marion Totilas SAPAGE SMITH In Stamford, May 23, Dr. H. N. Savage of New York and Mrs. Edna N. Smith. SMITH - SCHANG In Stamford, May 23, George Smith and Miss Deborah A. Schang. MERRILL FERRIS-In Stamford, May 25, Manson A. Merrill and Miss Beatrice c. Ferris.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
NEW ENGLA AND IS
 PROMISED FULL
 SUPPLY OF COAL
Substantial Increase in Quantity of Anthracite to
 Be Shipped Here.
DICKSON ADDRESSES
 COAL ASSOCIATION
Will Bar Shipments of An thracite to the Western
 and Southern States.

Philadelphia, May 29-A substan- tial increase in the supply of anthra- cite coal to be furnished to the New England and north Atlantic states was promised by Joseph B. Dickson, chairman of the anthracite commit tee of the United States fuel admin istration in an address today before the convention of the National Coal association. To provide this increas- | ed supply he said, anthracite win be barred from states in the trans Mississippi, central western, and | southern territories.
 The distribution plans of the fuel l administration, MT. Dickson said, will | allow an increase of 1, 1,497,621 tons of 1 hard coal to the New England states, and, 5S,921 tons additional to the | Atlantic states. He warned domestic consumers in the middle west and south to make arrangements at once i to use bituminous in place of anthra- cite.
 Distribution of anthracite under l prevailing conditions" declared MT. Dickson, lis a problem involving the comfort, welfare and in large meas ure the health of the American peo- pie. Also, the nations war require ments are involved.
 Anthracite and fuel of all kinds are in demand as never before. There are ! demands of an imperative kind for anthracite. At the same time the war directly through the army draft and in less direct but even larger ways has drawn the anthracite mine work CTS army from TIT, ,0O0 to about 145,- 900. There is going on a further re- duction in the force, which is most threatening.
 ''The present coal year started with absolutely no carried over stocks o1 anthracite. Consequently the de. mands to the utmost extent that the! can be supplied, have got to be me out of the current production. Witf | labor short as it is, it will be diff cult to get out materially more thar the amount of coal that was shipped last year, and that then proved to bt insufficient to meet every neec throughout the country. It is highl. important, if the American people art to have sufficient anthracite next win | shall be increased both in volume anC in effectiveness.
 Tt should be understood every where and by all that anthracite mus be used carefully, that it's waste O. needless use by some will entail { l shortage and suffering for others" MT. Dickson said the arrangement and proposed distribution of the an thracite committee had the approva of Dr. Garfield, United States fuel ad ministrator. During the coal yea . which runs until April 1, 1919, he said 54,345,7S3 tens of anthracite of do mestic sizes would be available fo t distribution to consumers, an increas 3 of 2,668,323 tons over the coal yea 1916-17 He announced the distribu ton in 1916-17 and the allotment fo the current coal year which included
 1916-17 1918-1G
 Distribution. Allotment New England S,833,379 1O,331 ,00 Atlantic States 27,878,233 31,417,15
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
WEB BELT USED BY U. s. SOLDIERS
 BETTER ADAPTED

Washington, May 28---Through the use of light web ammunition belts American and British infantrymen carry 100 more rounds of rife ammu- milton than their German opponents with leather belts, and this seemingly unimportant part of the equipment has resulted in the repulse of supe- iror enemy forces on more than one occasion, says a statement issued by the ordnance bureau.
 With this web belt the American soldier carries 200 rounds of ammuni- tion, disposed so that every cartridge is easily accessible The German sol- dier carries only 120 roEHds.
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
Fairfield County News
Bitten By Rahid Dog.


 Dennis O'Conne1l of Stamford was, on Tuesday afternoon, attacked by a dog which was later found to have rabies. The dog, a powerful Aire- dale, was raised from a puppy by OConneu. He was a great pet. How or when the dog became infected is unknown. No recent scars were found on the dog. The dog attacked O'Connell, who twice warded him of. A third time, using a shovel, he forced the dog into the stable yard and shut the gate. MT. Dater had the dog shot. In the scuffle, one of O'Con- nelPs legs was slightly injured. Though somewhat bruised, it is, be- ieved that the dogs teeth did not en- ter the flesh.
 Manufacturer Sues Grocer.
 Felix G. Pollak, head of the Dan bury Manufacturing company, has in stituted suit for s5O,O00 damages against John AocavaHo of Danbury, alleging that the defendant called him an alien enemy and said his name was on a list of pro- Germans that had been sent to Washington. Mr. Pollak says he has suffered in repu- tation and lost the good will and trade of customers as a consequence of the defendants assertions. Acca- vallo is proprietor of grocery store. Offered to School. Mrs. Edward B. Close, daughter of the late Charles w Post, who left a fortune of from $35, ,OOO, ,O0O to $40,- 1 000,000, has just offered to the di- rectors of Fairhope school, an insti- | tuition for the education of poor boys and girls, her beautiful mansion, ''The Boulders," in Greenwich. The | residence is of stone and wood, three ] stories high, and is valued at over | $S00,000.
 Scarlet Fever Ban Raised. The scarlet fever quarantine on the Fairfield County Temporary Home for Children at NorwaIk, has been raised. It was under quarantine for two months. Forty cases occurred among the S4 occupants. There were four deaths.
 Pig Killed by Dogs
 Perry Damn of New Canaan heard dogs barking in the direction of his barn Sunday night. Upon going out Monday morning, he found the dogs had entered his pig pen and torn the throat of a pig weighing over 100 pounds. The pig was dead. Motor Car Overturned.
 An automobile driven by Mrs. Enoch Harris of Devon overturned on the Darien flats, Sunday, throwing out the occupants, and causing MT. Har- ris to receive a severe fracture of the skull. His condition is very serious. Mrs. Harris and two other women--- Mrs. Ward Bronson and Mrs. T. B. Wheeler of Norwalk--were badly shaken up, but none seriously injured. The car was being driven at a fair rate of speed. Mrs. Harris, trying to turn out from a horse and wagon, took such a sharp turn that the ma Ichine was overturned
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31

Washington, May 2S,-This month marks the first anniversary of the ar rival of Americas destroyers fleets in foreign waters.
 In that year that has elapsed dSring a year that an inert nation haA shaken off it's lethargy and mo- birHed it's resources in men and ma tarials for the Great war-the fleets have operated effectively in convoy ing transports and ridding the sea lanes of the urking submarine.
 Detailed description or narrative of the work and exploits of Vice-Ad- miral Sims fleets have not been re- vealed. Sporadically the news cables have carried succfnct despatch tell ing of an engagement between an American destroyer and a submarine, but the Navy Department still con fines to it's archieves the running story of American naval achievements during the first years participation in the war.
 Some day the entire story will be published, and the nation will thrill with pride for the boys who wore the blue. To tell effectively, yet briefly, how successful has been the watch of Britains and America's de- stroyer fleets, it is necessary only to point out that the vaunted submarine offensive which was to have accom- panied the great drive in the West this spring in bringing the Allied world to its knees, has not yet ma terialized. Even, may it be said, il has proved an almost utter failure.
 During the past winter, German newspapers frankly disclosed that the sea marauders were being recalled to their home ports so that they might be repaired, ref1tted and over. hauled in preparation for a campaign that would sweep the Atlantic routes clear of all transports and supply ships. Presumly Won Tirpitz, the apostle of ruthless submarine war. fare, had his sea-rovers carefully repaired. Presumbly the raiders lef bort with the plaudits of cheering crowds ringing in their ears. And now, presumbly, the U-boats have re turnd with a mighty slim list ot ''victories' to report.
 The destroyer fleets have been o1 the job!
 Warfare on helpless merchan craft still continues. But, the Ger man submarine commander ha; grown exceedinly wary about cominl to the surface unless assurance il positive that no Allied destroyers ar,
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
BLAME JEWS FOR DISORDER AMONG
 GERMAN PEOPLE

The latest feature of the ant-Sem- itfc campaign waged in Germany, ac- cording to advices received by the Provisional Zionist Committee, by way of Zurich, is the broadcast cir culation throughout the Empire of a leafet marked confidential in which the Jews of England, America, and Russia are accused of having raised a fund of fifteen hundred million marks for the purpose of sowing hat red among the various social classes of Germany, with the object of creat- ing internal disorder.
 Pro-J jewish circles are making a rigid inquiry as to how such a pamphlet was allowed by the cenror to make it's appearance
Republican farmer., 1918-05-31
LIBERTY BOND IS
 GIVE NTO MOTHER

Washington, May 29 - Secretary Baker has sent to Mrs. Sophie Bos- worth of Millburn, N. J., mother of Private Guy R. Bosworth, the first New Jersey boy to give his life for his country in the war, a $50 Liberty bond donated by mothers of American soldiers, who attended a Mothers Day rally on Boston Comon May 4.