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The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
Announcement of Death
Breaks Up Dinner Party

The death of Maj Gen. Frederick Fun
ston was announced TO the War Depart
ment last night in a telegram from Col
NJ. H. Barnum, Gen. Funston's chief Of
stan. 1t read:
Gen Funston died OF heart failure at
Oils tonight"
The telegram reached Washington
while the chiefs of the nations military
esta blishment We're at a formal Cabinet
dinner given by Secretary of War Baker.
The news cut short the dinner. and War
Department officials at once issued state
ments eulogizing the dead officer.
President Expresses sorrow.
President Wilson. Chief of Sta1 Gen.
Hugh l.. Scott and the remainder of the
dinner party expressed their deep grief
at the death of tho officer who has been
looked upon by the War Department as
one Of the greatest practical fighters the
United States army has known. The
army censor, Mai Douglas Macarthur.
who was a guest at the dinner. was hur-
ried to the War Department to forward
all information to Secretary Baker. a
short time later Secretary Baker issued
the following statement:
General Funston's death is a loss to
the army and to the whole country. Dur
ing the trouble on the Mexican border
his work has been exactinG and difficult
His conduct has been that of a soldier
and he has eXemplihed the high tradi-
tions of the army by his quick, intelh-
gent and effective action. Throughout il
all the sympathy between General Fun
ston and the War Department has been
complete, and no shadow of disagreement
has arisen. I am deeply grieved person.
aIIv at his death. and | feel that his loss
to the country is very great"
Mai. Gen. scott's Tribute.
Mai. Gen. Scott. Chief of Staff of the
army, said:
The death of Gen. Funston is a great
loss to the army in which he had many
friends His modest, unassuming ways
endearcd him to all with whom he was
associated and his military efficiency
gained the confidence of the War De-
partment The Secretary of War but re-
Gently sent him a most commendatory
letter about his conduct of affairs on the
border while his conduct during the days
that followed the San Francisco fire and
at Vera Cruz should never be forgotten.
Personally l feel the loss of a real
friend"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
clerks GRANTED RAISE
BY civil SUNDRY BILL
Measure Has Proviso Calling for
Graded Increases.

Employees of the government seeking
salary Increases were encouraged by. the
attitude of the House Appropriations
Committee. which reported the sundry
supply bills-with provision that graded
increases of FIVE and ten per cent be
granted Federal workers.
The bill carries Sl3S, 2i2 600 and has beer
literally pruned from estimates submit
ted by departments. 1t is 100000 larger
than the bill passed one year ago and the
salary increase resffirms the belief OF
the appropriations committee contained
In the legislative bill that five and ter
per cent increases are equitable
The departmental appropriations pro-
vided are: Treasury. s4369 40; Interior.
s2s $4,000 War, S155lS. $40: Commerce.
g, ,Ios $50; Judicial. S.662, ,39s; Printing. 70
z2S 3l5: Interstate Commerce Commission
$4,000: Labor, $S,O4S,510, and Panama
Canal 81. .T7I.500
Other special provisions made are tor
armories and srsenals. S625'.P'' c"aSt
r1ard seryire S5,756.0S5; Panama Canal
fortIacations. A.T6,5oo; Alaska railway
system, 800. 10000; rivers and hsrbors'
for completion OF authorized work.
S,oT 900. A..
AGAINST the recommendation OF the
War DEPARTMENT, the appropriation LOT
the Kew Bridge remains at S.OOo.OOO, the
200 900 additional for the structure pelhs
denied. H.,
Among the District of Columbia items
included in the sundry civil budget are
the following: ,,,
C'o,ttnutnz the work on the Lincoln
Memorial. sss1 900; buildings and grounds
in and around Washington. SsS,s0o; con-
tfnCent account for the White House and
executive Offices, S121 900, an Increase OF
$50 600; Fine Arts Commission, 5000: Po-
tonac Parkway and Rock Creek PARK
Commission. $4,000; extraordinary re-
pairs Capitol Building and GROUNDS
S2s ST4. Ericsson Memorial Commission
for the erection of memorial TO
Ericsson. the inventor. within the Dis
trict e. no. Howard University. SOl.OU,
the same as for the current year; ST.
EIizabeth's Hospital. $4,000, decrease
Of s4s $50. Columbia Hospital, equipment
etc. sl5lOo; National Geological PARK
s1oo 900 Comitting estimates for aviary,
elephant house, grading. and additional
land amounting to about SOO0N
For Federal Trade Board.
Federal trade commission. S522,S2o, an
increase of approximately sIS,Ooo' work
mems compensation commission, S0oV"o'
shipping board. $4,000.
For continuing the construction and
maintenance Of the Panama Canal the
bill carries S17.T1.5NO and there is an ad-
ditional $4.7l60OO to continue the work OF
fertilization.
There are no important changes in the
routine appropriations always carried in
this bill for various hospitals in Wash
ington, soldiers homes, the Public Health
Service. the Smithsonian, the Interstate
Commerce Commission and other of the
sundry civil activities OF the government.
The Alaskan Railroad gets an apProprt-
alton Of s105O0,OOO which is an increase of
$50 90 over last year.
a 5000 appropriation is included for a
quarantine annex to the National Train
ing School for Boys In this city.
For armories and arsenals the bill car
ri"s So 81, ooo. a slight increase over last
year.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
navy MAPS war PLANS
Behind LOCKED DOORS
Extra Guards Keep Vigil in Corridor.
of Building.

At the grim gray building that Houses
the Navy Department in Washington, the
most rigid censorship ever established
last night shrouded in mystery every
maneuver of the nations big sea-fghtlng
forces. The censorship was radically
frightened as the Naval Bureau of OPP
erations showed signs of extraordinary
activity. and extra guards were station
ed in the corridors outside the bureau
office. keeping every passer-by moving.
The orders were so strict that when
Lieut.. Commander Byron McCandless,
personal aide to Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels. lOitercd in the corridor for
chat with a fellow officer he was gently
but firmly moved on"
Meanwhile the Navy Department de-
clared that the fleet was proceeding with
its winter battle practice" and was
within instant call of Arlington wire
less station 1t was stated emphatiCaIly
that the fleet has taken no war measures.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
Real Torture Bound to Follow If
the First Warnings Are Not
Needed.

Anyone afflicted with the pangs OF
rheumatism will tell you that the first
pains were hardly noticeable. Slight
at first, in fact too insignificant to be
needed. pains increasing very gradu-
ally. the disease had them firmly in
its grasp before they realized that
they were its victim.
Those who have been trying lini-
ments and other external applications
will find that they have not reached
the cause of the trouble. and that their
rheumatism is back with them again,
increasing in severity as the days
go by.
Don't overlook the first signs of
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
Rheumatism an Insidious Disease;
Begins with Insignificant Pains

rheumatism. Prompt treatment is
highly important but the right treat
ment is the only kind that will do you
any good. Have you ever known OF
rheumatism being cured by liniments,
or other external applications? Most
certainly not. DO not, therefore,
make the mistake that many have, but
bear in mind that external remedies
positively cannot reach Rheumatism.
II cannot be rubbed out of the blood.
S. S. S. can be relied upon to cleanse
the blood and has been giving relief
from Rheumatism for more than fifty
years. and some OF the most severe
cases have yielded to IT. Write today
and give full information about your
case. and our medical adviser will Eive
you advice without cost. Address
medical department Swift specific Co,
80 Swift Laboratory. Atlanta, Ca
Adv
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
MAY LACK AUTHORITY
To FIX PAPER PRICES
Arbitrary Action by Federal Trade
Commission Unlikely.

Doubt arose yesterday as to whether
the Federal Trade Commission can ex-
ercise authority in setting an arbitrary
price for newsprint paper
This question followed upon the rumor
that between and 3 cents a pound would
likely be the maximum price which the
commission would set as the result of
the inquiry now being made into the
prices and distribution of the paper
Prices recently have gone as high as
1-2 and cents per pound, and in many
instances small publishers were unable
TO get print paper at any figure
1t Is understood that the various hear
lngs which have been conducted on the
situation have brought before the COM
missioners Complicated" testimony Other
hearings will be conducted during this
week. and, 1t was stated yesterday, that
a public hearing probably will be called
some time next week as the final step
in the proceedings. before the commits
sion Will render its decision
Won't Try to Fix Price.
From authoritative sources 1t is declared
that this decision will be along the lines
Of the authority of the commission in
the matter, rather than fixing a price OF
the paper
The Federal Trade Commission spent a
large part OF the day In consideration OF
the proposal of manufacturers of news
print paper to submit to price-fxing by
arbitration In their controversy with
American publishers. No definite decision
was reached by the commission formally,
but 1t was stated that no hitch in the
plan has developed so far This Is un-
derstood to mean that the commission Is
working out details of the operation or
the arbitration. before formally accept
ing the proposal
That the government will not drop the
legal proceedings against the news prin.
paper trust, now in progress before d
New York grand jury. was indicated at
the Department of Justice. 1t had been
hinted that the action of the manufac-
turers in submitting their difficulties
with the publishers to arbitration might
operate to call OFF the legal procedure.
This would have been the case had the
proceedings been under civil statutes
seeking a remedy rather than a punish
ment. The proceedings. however have
been brought under criminal statutes
and. therefore, there Is no method ot
calling off the grand jury. Indictments
will be returned ii found.
1t Is admitted, though that the gov
trnment can prOCrastinate in the matter
Of bringing the indictments to trial II
1t sees fiji and finds the manufacturers
actively cooperating for the general wei
fare under the arbitration agreement.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
HORSE SHOW IS Open
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.
fourth. Commodore, DR.. william B.
Collins.
Double harness horses-First, High Gate
and Fast Gait, William Llttauer; second,
Entry. J. c. Love; third Lowrie and
George, A. ID. Addison; fourth, Joy Direct
and Mate, Mrs. Larz Anderson.
Ladies' hunters. to be ridden by a lady
First, Ravello. Dennis A. Epson; second,
Grey Fox. Mrs. Andrew J. Cummings;
third. Frederick, Miss Ruth Hitchcock;
fourth. Entry, Gibson r. Warthen.
Hunters. free for all-First, Westbury,
Dennis A. Upson: second. Or. Fizz. Col.
r. NJ. Thompson: third, Skyscraper. Lieut..
Robert Strong; fourth. RaveIlo. Dennis A.
UpsOn.
Novice hunters-First. Victor, Lieut..
Robert Strong; second. Peggy, Miss Ruth
Tanner: third. Skyscraper, Lieut. Robert
Strong; fourth. TriXie. Hamilton and
Wright
Hunters. novelty Class-First. Duke Of
Norfolk, Miss Edythe Howard: second
Rabello. Davis \. Epson; third, horse
OF Commander J. II. Reid; fourth, Diana,
Col. r. NJ. Thompson.
Military classes, jumpers, enlisted men
only-First, Wild Bill, Sergt. Guynn; sec
Ond, Babe Corporal Ward: third, Num-
ber S9 Private Huff; fourth, Number S,
SergL Burshanski.
Officers, jumpers-First. Sir Dixon. Mai.
William Mitchell; second. Skyscra per.
Lieut.. Robert Strong; third. Frederick,
Capt. T. d. Milling: fourth, Victor, Lieut..
Robert Strong.
Best charger, for officers onIy-First,
Sir Dixon, Mai. William MITCHELL second
Highland Chief. Mai. William Mitchell
third, Victor. Lieut.. Robert Strong,
fourth. SkysCrapcr. Lieut. Robert Strong
Polo pOnies-First. Akbar. Maj. William
Mitchell; second Texas Tommy, Miss
Betty Scriven; third. Gatling, George
Oakley Totten. jr.; fourth. Buster, George
Oakley Totten, jr.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20

Martin E. Horne Ralph Given. DR.. n.
NJ. Barton. DR.. John A Foote, DR.. s.
Logan Owens. DR.. Walter Wells, DR..
Ryan Devereaux, DR.. G. Conrad Red.
DR.. L. Glushak. Or. T F. Lowe, Or.
John D. Hird. DR. Robert Y. Sullivan. DR..
Frank A. Casteel DR.. NJ. NJ. Dolmage,
DR.. c. Willard. DR.. B. II. Camslier. DR..
J. O'Donoghue. DR.. J. J. Madigan. DR..
Franz Ridgwsy kurtz Wimsstt. Hugh
J. Fegan. Howard Boyd. Byron Huyck.
Francis S. Mcguire. George +. Sullivan,
Michael F. Mangan. Leo P. Harlow, Will
liam E. Leahy. Paul f. Lesh. Henry r.
Cover. Edward T. Quigley. James A.
G Shea Henry e. Merritt Frederick r.
Gibbs. George W. Kreis, Frederick Stohl-
man. Milton King and Franklin Barr.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
Gen. Funston's Career Reads
Like Page from Dime Novel

The career of Maj. Gen. Funston reads
partly like that of one of Jack London's
heroes-ani partly as though it had been
taken from the covers of some penny
dreadful"
Small. almost insignificant of stature.
he possessed an iron nerve. and a love
of adventure which led him practically
all over the world. from frozen Alaska,
where he washed-or tried to wash-placer
gold. to South American. where he fought
in this or that revolution-across seas
To Cuba, where he battled with the in
surrectionists long before the United
States declared war on Spain. far cast
TO the Philippines, and finally back to his
native land, as an officer of the regular
army.
He was the prototype of the ORIGINAL
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20

The Duke Ulrich of Wurtenberg owns
perhaps the largest corset factory in the
world.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
YOUNG MEMS CLUB
TO MARCH In PARADE

The Young Mems Democratic Club met
last night at the Raleigh to arrange for
the participation of the members in the
coming inaugural ceremonies. The club
has followed every successful Presiden-
tial candidate TO the White House on
March since the days of Cleveland and
Hendricks. in 1885.
In the coming parade the club will
again be headed by the Boys Band OF
St. Mary's Institute. Other arrangements
will be perfected at meeting to be held
at Old Masonic Temple tomorrow night.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
Once Newspaper Reporter.

He was born November 9, 1865, at
years old his family removed to the
State of Kansas. where he grew to
manhood He worked as a newspaper
reporter on the Kansas City Star until
1890. He paraIleled his career as a
newspaperman with the study of
botany, and in 1891 participated in the
government expedition through Death
Valley. California. few years later.
as a commissioner of the Department
of Agriculture. he made extensive ex-
plorations in the territory Of Alaska.
He foated down the Yukon River for
the greater portion OF its length in a
canoe.
His military career began in 1895 when
he entered the Cuban insurgent army.
serving successfully as captain, major
and lieutenant colonel in the cavalry
corps. In the latter part Of 1897 he was
wounded in action and returned TO the
United States.
When the Spanish-AmerCan war broke
out Funston entered the volunteer service
OF the United States as colonel of the
Twentieth Kansas Infantry and was sent
to the Philippine Islands in one OF the
early expeditions.
1t was in the Philippines that he won
his greatest distinction as soldier. His
first exploit was the swimming OF the
CaIumpit River on a reed raft conveying
the cables to form bridge in order that
the army might proceed. He was there
after appointed hrigadier general OF
volunteers and awarded the Congressional
medal OF honor.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20

soldier of fortune. For years, too. he
was the typical rolling stone. but diff
ferent from the most of them-in the
process of rolling he accumulated both
moss and polish.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
ENGLIsHMEN SEE HARBOR.

EaIIimOre, Md, Feb ia distingulsh-
ed party OF English shipping experts,
beaded by Lord Marmaduke F'urness,
Earl OF Grantley, arrived here this after
Coon and inspected Baltimore Harbor and
Particularly the export terminals
Lord Furness is one of the biggest men
f. England in shipping circles and one
of the heads of the Furness-Withy Steam
shin COMPANY.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-20
SLIM CHANCE TO GET
THAT FOOD PROBE FUND

Congress will not give the Federal
Trade Commission the $4,000 fund 1t
has asked to make an investigation OF
food prices in the United States. and pos
sibly may not appropriate any part OF
that sum at this session, according to the
best information obtaina BILE here ycster-
day. Without the special fund the COM
mission will have difficulty in carving
on any extensive investigation
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
Save Money on Notions
Save Saturday on Silverware

  
   
  $3 Quadrupe Silver 1oc Sterling Silver <. ass+z z>s: Jewelry tin 1oor..s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28

by handing his passports to Joseph Clark Grew, the American Charge al Vienna, on April 8.
 It was fully expected here that war would follow and war wound nave rol- lowed at the first attack on American rights. But so far Austria has not only refrained from attacking Ameri- can rights, but has likewise taken no steps to press matters.
 It is now learned that Austria $ policy is the result Of dictation from Berlin. Germany apparently has wanted to use Austria for its own ends against the United States, either as a means of spreading peace propaganda or for the collection of secret irforma- ton by Austrian agents. Germany may also have believed that pacifist senti- ment in America would be helped if there was no open war between the United States and the dual monarchy.
 There has been and is ample op- Rertunity for the Austrian Government to declare war on the United States, but Germany's dictation is still against it. Loans of $125, 5,00O,0O0 have al- ready been made by the United States to Italy and war supplies are con- stant1y being shipped. Both these are warlike acts if Austria choose to SC interpret them. %
 International law does not forbid this action on the part of the United States, but simply emphasizes the risk of war from the neutral which is be- ing so injured. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing appreciate the risk and are willing to take the conse- quences. .,,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
GERMAN RULERS FEAR AUSTRIA
 WILL COLLAPSE
Teuton Peace Drive at Rome
 Due to Monarchy's Shaky Condition

Washington, Sept. 2S-That Ger many's present peace drive is partly influenced by fear that Hun gary will collapse if negotiations are long deferred, is indicated by reports received in official circles here.
 The need of stemipg the tide of Americas war preparations through pacif1st propaganda is linked with cries of distress from Austria. The Prussian war party has been brought to the full realization, it is said, that peace must be procured within the next six months if it is to be the made in Germany brand of peace which the imperial government has promised it's people.
 Great pressure is being renewed at the Vatican by Austria to keep the peace movement alive. The immi- hence of an Austro-American war, if peace moves fail. is being emphasized and the relations now existing be- tween Austria and the United States are being described in fanciful man ner.
 It is even being urged that Presi- dent Wilson is particularly anxious to
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
DIEDs -s@

9 -- .- ] ROBINSON = Tn Bethel, Sent. 74e r Anna Jane Green, wife of Alexander
 Robinson, aged 45 years. s,e MGARRIGALr44In :Norwalk, Sept. .24.
 Mrs. Mary MoGarrigai. RYDER-In Stamford. Sept. 24, Rev.
 Charles J. Ryder n SNYDER-In Winsted. Sept. s2s. Mrs.
 Etta Snyder, aged A. VERCHOT - In Colebrook River,
 Sept. >25, Eugenie, wife of Jules 1 verchot. .s 1s
 HOYT--In Danbury, Sept. 2s, Julia, Elizabeth, widow of T. Granville
 Hoyt, in. the eighty-fourth year of
 her age. a1EJz coNRoN--At Stamford. Sept. 2s.
 Geo. G. Conrons
 WARREN---In winsted. Sept 2s, Mrs. Harry B. Warren, aged ss. BEsTTS---In Norwalk, Sept. 25, Bella
 Smith, widow of Addison A. Belts, aged S1. CONNOR-At Stamford, Sept. 2s. Catherine, wife of Patrick Connor. TURNER-In Danbury, Sept 22. Wesley Turner, aged 64 years. KNAPP-In Winsted. Sept. 70, Isaac R. Knapp, aged 7S. huaCH. a.z@ts !.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28

avoid clash between Austria-Hun- gary. and the United States 'sbecause of the great number of Catholics in America.'i l E. -
 These advices prompted inquiries in authoritative quarters as to the! pres ents relations between the United States government and the govern ment of Austria.
 The United States has not declared war on Austria, it is explained, be- cause there has been no specific req son, no specific case of attack on American rights which would Justify such action.
 President Wilson is known to be particularly solicitous about keeping Americas record spotless and. clear under international law in order that history may have no charge to make against this nation.
 The fact that Austria-Hungary is allied with Germany is not sufficient unless some specific act by Austria precipitates matters. The fact that Austria ia-Hungary is an enemy of the Entente Is likewise not a a.&clear cut cause for action by this government.
 This nation is engaged in war. it is explained, because 1t is fighting for democracy and 1t Is fighting with the Entente powers because that is the only reasonable and practical method of achieving its aims. The chosen. enemy of the United States, it is added IS the German government, which is the r1ngleader in the ranks of mill tary autoscrats. It Is not regarded as necessary for this government to seek particular or individual .ol1arrels with Germany's satellites.
 There has been no case so far of in Engagement of American rights by Aus tria to warrant wars. When. war came between Germany and the United States in. April Austria broke dipIo- H-atfc relations with the United States
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
MARRIED

McCALLUM-GOOD Thom-. aston, Sept. IS, George. S. McCaI: lpm and Miss Edith J. Goodall. ,e> STURDEVANT-WH = sIn. Norwalk, Sept. 22s Frank B. Sur devant and Miss Mary N. swheefar. MAHER-ZUCKER Tn Stamford. Sept. "A, Miss Elizabeth Fucker Of Montclair, N. J., and Charles A. Maher. RISBERG = WTTHALLrIn Spring dale, Sept. 22. Theodore Risberg of the United States Navy. and Miss Gertrude WithalL
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
FIRST AUSTRIAN WITH 22,O 900 FRANCS IN GOLD

Paris, Sept. 2s.-Receipts of the Bank of France show there. is still a considerable amount of gold in .pri- vate hands in France. It is coming out at present at the rate of about D. 900. 900 francs week.
 In searching the residence of a re- gently 1nterned Austrian subject at Nice the other day, the police found 22,O0o francs in gold coins of several different countries. This gold was turned over to the Bank of France. while more than 100000 francs worth of securities were put under seal
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
1000; 900 CHINESE
 HOMELESS BY FLOOD

Picking. Sept 2SlThe city of Tient- , sin is threaaensd with destfthccti9n by ohoqfsu Thef fhjpsaY Epsiit tcity rffsea portions der water which is rising rapidly. t Icoyers the great plain to the south east of Peking. It is estimated that 1000, 900 Chinese are homeless A
 The railway embankment between Tfeptsin and 'Nanking has been cut to permit the water to escape.
 The Hoangho overflow has broken the Grand Canal at many places. q The mud walls protecting Tientsin are being strengthened, but all the streams in Chili Province are feeding the flood, seeking the sea, making the situation desperate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-28
CHICAGO CAR MANUFACTURER APPOINTED TO SHIPPING BOARD

Washington, Sept. 28-Edward F. Carry, a car manuacturer of Chicago
 was today made director of operations for the shipping board. He will be directly in charge of the operation of the governments merchant feet. MT. Carry now is a member of shipbuilding wage adjustment board.