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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
O'Sullivan Inquiries
 If Republicans Used
 Up State Stationery

f1afL1OT0, rep. Gl.TIne DIE uSnt in the legislature to-day was in the senate by Democrats opposed general deficiency bill as reported by the ap- ,propriation committee. As soon as the bill was taken up Senator Dough- an of New Haven went through the bill item by item, making general and specific criticism of these. He said he was surprised that the amount of the deficiencies was so large when the general assembly in 1915 had made large enough appropriations to cover all departments.
 Senator O'Sullivan took up the fight at this point and claimed that the ad- ministration of Gov. Holcomb had not been as economical and business like as claimed, that it was not as economical a one as that of Gov. Baldwin. The showing of lessened debt, the senator claimed, was due to increased revenue from taxation and not to savings in departments. He said it was his opinion that the ad- immigration of Gov, Holcomb cost from $100.000 to $600,000 more than Gov. Baldwin's.
 The senator claimed that there was disregard for the law which was sup posed to keep !departmental heads from spending more than their ap- propriation. He also criticised the bill because many items of $1O,000 Aand upward were not itemized them selves, as required by the law.
 He said that some appropriations were 100 per cent. greater than in the previous year, yet the full amount and more, too. had been spent Senator O'Sullivan noted that there was deficiency item of $30,000 in the paper account and said he re- called that during the campaign he received Republican literature which had been printed on paper bearing the states watermark. He had found out that this paper was not available except to state officers and he wanted to know whether the state Republican central committee had used state paper for it's printing.
 Senator Boyd, chairman of the com mittee, started to explain that the de- ficiency was due to the increased cost of paper when he was interrupted by Senator Hemenway who dema nded an answer to the charge that some Of the deficiency of $30.000 was due to use or the paper by Republican politicians. Senator Boyd could not say whether any of that deficiency was due to that cause. Senator Broder then said that it was unfair to continue to debate the bill until the charge could be re- piled to. Senator Klett, the majority leader. said that the bill needed no defense but he would have it tabled until the committee could be ready for further explanation of 1t and this was done.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
WILLIAM H. EVERS

At his home. l3S Richardson St., William H. Evers passed away yester- day morning after long illness. at the age of 75 years, The deceased was very we'll known the older resi- dents of this city having kept meat market in State street for many years. Retiring about 20 years ago he moved to his farm in East Main street extension, later moving to Rich ardson street. Surviving are his widow, three sons, Ernest l.. of St. Louis. Mo-; Henry A. of Providence, R. l.; Carl F. of this city, and three daughters, Caroline, wife of Louis F. Schwerdtle; Augusta, wife of Frank Riehl, and Gertrude, wife of Paul E. Becker, also six grandchildren and one great grandchild survive him. He was member of Mithra lodge, No. 8, K. of P.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
MRS. JOHN E. FOSTER.

Attended by hundreds of promi- nent men and women. of the city, the funeral of Elizabeth M., widow of John B. Foster, who died Sunday night in Atlantic City, after brief illness of pneumonia, was held from her late home, 255 Park avenue. at o'clock this afternoon. Rev. John R. Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services, as- sisted by Rev. George W. Nicholson. The bearers were R. D. Whipple, George Goulden.i George Noble, James Eadie, William Platt and William Grippin. Burial was in Mountain Grove cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
Lehigh Valley R. R. Elects Loomis Head

Philadelphia, Feb. 21.-Edward F. Loomis. vice-president of the Della ware, Lackawanna & Western Rail- road, was elected to-day president of the Lehigh Valley railroad, succeed ing E B. Thomas, who was made chairman of the board of directors and who will also act as chairman of the executive and finance committees. B. s. Moore resigned as a director of the Lehigh Valley and MT. Thomas was elected to succeed him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
Three Ships Arrive From Blockade Zone;
 ]U. S. Steamer Sails

New York, Feb. 21.-Three vessels from war zone ports arrived to-day and. three, one an American. sailed. The Luciline.. from Dartmouth on Teb. T. and tho Maiden. from Glas- row on the same day, both flying the British flag, and the Argentine steam er Rawson. from Weymouth vla Fayal, arrived
 The Standard Oil tank steamer Standard sailed. destination not an snounced. Tho Norwegian steamer .Kolaastind left also, for an unnamed port, and the Norwegian steamer Fer sro put out for Bordeaux.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
REJECT ELECTRICIANS, BILL.
Especial to The Farmer. )

Especial to The Farmer.)
 Hartford, Feb. 21.-The senate vot- ed to-day to eject the bill calling for the licensing of electricians. This bill introduced by Senator Neebe of Meriden had the support of a number of craftsmen as we'll as employees of Farmers opposed it on the ground that the bill would pre- vent them doing electrical work about their own premises. A number of employers also opposed, lengthy hear ings were had on the matter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
WALTER E. MossMAN.

The funeral of Walter D. Mossman was held at 230 this afternoon at the mortuary chapel of Henry B. Bishop. Rev. B. F. Kidder conduct ed the services. Burial was in Lake, view cemetery MT. Mossman, who was 22 years old, died on Monday at the home of his mother, Mrs liar riet A. Mossman, 526 Hallett street following long illness. He formerly was employed at the American Chain GO. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

straw, $4OO0 to s3,ooo: horse shoeing, $500 to $500; repair shop supplies, $1,5C0 to $1,O00; veterinary, $500 to s200.
 The board allows the harbormaster $50 for the repair of an engine in his boat instead of $875 for a new engine.
 Tn the street department the pro- posed requisition for street grading of $170,673 was reduced to $33,234.
 Other cuts and reductions in all de- pertinent accounts are due before next Tuesday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
FREDERICK sCHWTIZGABELE.

i The funeral of Frederick Schwitz- gabele, who died on Sunday in Rut- land, Mass, was held from the under taking parlors of Lieberum & Hea- phy, 332 State street, at 2:3O this afternoon. Rev, Herman G. Wiener, pastor of the German Reformed church, conducted the services which were largely attended. Delegations were present from the Woodmen or the World and from the Schwaben Benevolent Verein. Burial was Tn LakevieW cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
MISS SARAH RUSSELL

The funeral of Miss Sarah Russell, who died Feb. 19 at the home of Miss Frances B. Russell, Main street, Strat- ford, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at Christ church, Stratford. of which Miss Russell had been a life long member, Rev Chauncey C.Ken- nedy, rector, will .officiate. The fn- torment will be in Union cemetery, Stratford.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
AUSTRIAN CABINET CHANGES.

London, Feb. 21-An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says 1t Is reported from Vienna that Baron Haxal has been removed as Hungarian minister of national de- fense and Maj. Gen. von Szhrmay ap- pointed in his place
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
OBITUARY
MATILDA KREAUTHER.

The funeral of Mrs. Matilda Kreau- ther was largely attended from the home of her mother. Mrs. Caroline Dellmuth, 933 Stratford avenue, at g o'clock this morning. Burial was in Park cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
HAIG SERRAJRAN.

The funeral of Haig, the three years and two months old son of MT. and Mrs. Hovhawnes Serrajran wos held from the home of his parents, 35 Highland avenue, at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial was in Lake view cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
LAST SEEN GOING TO SCHOOL, BOY
 CAN'T BE FOUND

Mrs. John Simpson, of A Rosedale street, today appealed to the police to aid her in locating her son Harold, 13 years. who left home yesterday after noon to attend school and has not been seen since. After eating his lunch the boy took his school books and left the house, attired in long dark gray striped overcoat, short cor duroy pants and a dark blue cap.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
POULTRY SUPPLIES

BLACK ROCK FEED CO, 2s1s Fair field Ave. The place to get your [ hay. grain. feed and poultry SUD- plies. Agents for Purina Scratch feed and chicken-chowder. Sold to retailers at wholesale prices. Prompt delivery to all parts of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Southport and Stratford. Phone 2273 and give us a trial
 A 19 alls
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
SENATE PASSES MILITIA BILL
(SneciaI to The Farmer)

Especial to The Farmer)
 Hartford Feb. 21-The State Mili- tia bill, including the draft provision and the provision of Senator Hemen- way for the support of dependents of militiamen, unanimously passed the Senate today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

ONE . CYLINDER Studebaker Series
 r touring car, $500: one stude- v baker series IT, 1916 $500; Etude- baker 1915 cylinder passenger
 $460. Rec 1916 passenger ss50.
 Elm Auto Co.,. GIT State Street. B 21 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

Grain men representing the leading markets in the Central West, met at Chicago to discuss the proposed grad ing of wheat by the federal govern ment
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
 Head

Because of its tonic and laxative ef- feet, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing ner- vousness nor ringing in the head There is only one "Bromo Quinine." B. w. GROVES signature on box. 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

THE LADIES AUXILIARY. T. A or M,. Will hold whist. pinochle and dance Thursday evening, Feb. p at Socialist hall, BIO Fairfield Ave. Admission free. Score cards 15c.
 B 21 b%p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

WANTED-six or seven rooms un-
 furnished, centrally located, im-
 provements. Address M, 2s0o Main I St.
 =. E 21 d.p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

WANTED board and room by week z gentleman in private family. Ad- {. dress F. O. Box S92.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

WANTED-Rent or 4 rooms for
 colored man. Address w. H. Care of Farmer. [ B.21 d.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-21

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Wednesday, Feb. 2l, 1917
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

General artillery fire along the
frOnaken
be expected the German command has given the belief
that these thus already entered the preliminary
There question that the Germans shortly will be
position bring greatly increased bear both against
the line he'd by the British and that held by the French from the
North Aace The apparently definite collapse of Russia and
the seemingly complete elimination of her armies well those
ROumana Immediately release something like 100000 Germans
and front Onehrd of this
believed has already been action the western and
undoubtedly OF
will thus have prepOnderanc of forces
the and probably also the Italian 'front.'
is be assumed that the will
The British have
defense specifically
positions The Germans the
difficulties attendant midwnter weather Moreover
of the from the
These the
called third
be deprecated morale of the
feeling the continued prOOngaiOn
than anything suddenly been transformed merely
by the Russian debacle.
There nothing Secretary
informal other than that which has
in the the Nothing else in his
in indicated
operations of point
although, course,
of far striking force coming from him.
Field Marshal Haig indicate
change the situation The German artillery has been active south
radg operations have otherwise
northeast OF the
artillery active particularly
ty Of POlygOn wood.
attempt of the
the north tbs time in the
halt The latest official
Pay where the
Italian position which subsequently
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
MOVIE MEN HERE
PLAN BILL DRAFT
TOREGULATE TAX

Legislation to arrange more
equitable adjustment OF the war tax
on moving picture shows will be dis
cussed at the convention of the Nov
ing Picture Exhibitors League of
America, which opened today at Pru-
Dental Hall. Eleventh and E streets
northwest, and will continue through
tomorrow and Thursday.
The convention is expected to draft
a bill for presentation to Congress
which will eliminate the dissatisfac-
tion voiced on the part of the public
in many parts OF the country at the
present arrangement of the war tax
a tax of ] cent on shows charging
from > to 10 cents, OF . cents on
shows charging from 20 to 30 cents.
will be asked, instead of eNempting
nickel shows and charging . cents
for a 15-cent performance, as is done
under the present law.
Among the large exhibitors OF the
country attending the convention are:
Lee Ochs, president. OF the league;
Louis ]. Blumenthal, OF New York:
Joseph Hoppe. and c. 2. Sweeney, of
Chicago: c. II. Bean. OF Boston: c.
Il. Pettijohn. OF Indianapolis. and
Charles Smith, of Seattle. Harry NJ
Crandall, of this city, is chairman
of the committee on arrangements.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
ARROGANT GERMAN GREED
MAY REUNITE RUSSIANS
AGAINST COMMON ENEMY

German greed hiss oyerreached itself
again. Supremely arrogant over the
way in which the Russian Bolshevid
fell in with It's proposals for an armis-
tice, the German high control. has de-
manded peace terms which bid fair to
reunite all Russia into a potent anti
German force.
Advices reaching Russian diplomatic
circles, entente and neutral embassies
and legations, and American officials
all carried the same story in different
words. Lenine and his followers have
failed to get from the German officials
any promises that will appeal to the
Russian people. Instead, all OF the Ger
man claims emphasize the intention Of
creating in Russia a German vassal
state.
As a result, even the Bolsheviki leaders
admittedly are despairing OF making
any substantial progress toward a separ-
ate peace. whiIe cAe opposition forces.
which all along have insisted on carry
ing the war through to a successful con-
clusion are reported to be gaining in
strength everywhere.
The German peace terms are de-
clared to have insisted on retention
OF all territory captured, especially in
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
GERMANS AIM TO CRUSH
ALLIES BEFORE ARRIVAL
OF MANY U. S. TROOPS

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 11.-Plans for
the greatest of all German offensive
campaigns on the western front were
discussed by Field Marshal Hinden-
burg, Premier HertiIng and Quarter
master General Ludendor. according
to dispatches received here today.
The German strategy, 1t was indi-
Gated, Is to overwhelm British and
French on the west front prior to ar
rival of many American troops.
In connection with reports OF this
plan. II was noted today that the
German high command has with
drawn nearly all available German
troops which have heretofore been
scattered on guard duty along the
Dutch frontier. These troops are be-
ing sent to Flanders.
The German press today interprets
Count Czarnin's recent speech to Hun
gariAn delegates as a promise to
Austria-Hungarians that they shall go
to the west front. Presumably this
is to be accomplished through with
drawal from the Russian lines.
PARIS, Dec. 1l.-Artillerying in
some sectors OF Lorraine and Alsace
was reported in today's official state
ment
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
JEWS AND CHRISTIANS
HAIL FALL OF JERUSALEM
AS M0MENT0US EVENT

NEW YORK, Dec. 11-Fan OF Jera-
salem 20 the army OF a Christian power
Is one Of the greatest events OF all his
tory. prominent New York Jews and
Ctrtstians declared today.
The long deferred prayers Of the
t1ldren Of the Book are at last In pro-
So OF fulhllment." said Oscar S. Strauss.
Icrnner ambassador to Turkey.
This means that the age old dream
y the Jews is to be realized" declared
denry Morgenthau, former ambassador
10 Turkey.
am exceedingly glad Jerusalem was
tlilen without bloodshed." said Nathan
trscuss, famous philanthropist.
- Is great news for the ZiOnists," as
serted Samuel Untermyer. provided our
expectation that It is to be followed by
creation OF an independent state under
British protection Is realized"
Coming on the eve OF Christmas this
will take US back TO the sacred men,
ories and traditions Of the Holy Land
in a new way" said Bishop Greer. of
New York. 1T may mean the nucleus
for a new nation under British protec-
Iion."
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
GUARDING OF SUPPLIES
BY JAPANESE IN RUSSIA
PLEASES OFFICIALS HERE

While not coming as a surprise,
State Department officials today ex-
pressed profound satisfaction over the
receipt OF official advices TO the effect
that japanese troops have landed at
Vladivostolr, Russia's principal Pacific
port and terminus Of the Trans-Si-
berian Railway.
Great quantities OF supplies. both
food and ammunition originally in
tended for the kerensky government,
are stored at Vladivostok. These sup
plies are now being guarded by the
japanese troops to prevent their
seizure by Bolsheyiki agents and
steps have been taken to prevent Boil
shevilzi control over the railway sys-
TEN.
Points along the Trans-Siberian
Railway, which in the past have been
policed by the Russian government.
have been taken by anarchists, ac-
cording TO reports reaching here.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
Boshev Alarmed by Strength Opposition Order mo Quarter
RUSSIAN TROOPS
PHLAGE; ELEVEN
NEW REPUBLICS

COPENHAGEN. Dec 1.-THE flame
Of revolt against the Bolsheviki gov
ernment in Petrograd Is sweeping all
OF Russia
Eleven different republics have been
set up declaring their independence Of
the Petrograd government. according
to advices received here today.
Foreign lives and property are en-
dangered at some points.
PIIIaESaE Holds Sway.
Soldiers returning from the front
are pillaging towns and estates. Po-
groms are starting against Jews. &C
cording to word received here today.
Conditions re growing tense in
Petrograd. THE city council has Is
sued a manifesto declaring that Boil
shevil<i 'inteiference' in Russia now
threatens a food and fuel famine In
the city.
A formal decree by the Maximalists
abolished all lawyers and courts, ere
atlng revolutionary tribunals in their
stead.
AIexists Join COsaaeks.
The latest to join the Cossack re-
beIlIon headed by General Kornilon
and General Kaledines are General
Alexieff. former commander-in-chief
of the Russian army, and DR.. Rod
zlanko, who was president Of the
Duma at the time OF the overthrow
of the Romanon dynasty.
The Bolshevikl are feverishly issu-
ing proclamations at Petrograd charg-
ing that the Cossacks aim to replace
the former Gar. Nicholas, back on
the throne. Furthermore. they assert
that the Cossack leaders are deter
mined to destroy the BolshevikPs ef-
forts . obtain peace"
Order HNO Quarter"
Troops loyal to the Bolsheviki
regime have been sent against the
counter revolutionlsts with orders to
give no quarter, but as they are OF in
different courage and OF inferior flght-
ing qualities, IL Is regarded as doubt
full IL they can overcome the fiery
Cossacks in battle unless enabled to
do so by a prepohderance Of numbers.
In the meanwhile the Cossacks are
advancing, seizing railways. cities.
munitions and supplies OF coal and
provisions.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
GERMANS SEEK
WEAK. POSITIONS
IN ALLIED LINE

Vigilance committees Of japanese
from ChRngtung, a Chinese city. are
temporarily seeking to restore order.
They will be released by japanese
troops shortly.
While the presence in Russia OF
japanese troops on the Pacific coast
will do much to keep down anarchy in
prescribed area, II is feared that
German agents In cooperation with
the BOlsheviki will use that fact as
weapon in arousing sentiment
against Japan directly and Indirectly
against the entente allies.
No definite policy has been adopted
as to what disposition will be made
OF the supplies sent to Vladivostok
by the United States, and now guard
ed by the Japanese.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
FROM COLD
WAVE EISPROMISED;
SNOW IS ON WAY

Slight relief from the intense cold
which has held Washington in its
grip is promised today by the Weather
Bureau. The minimum temperature
for the next twenty-four hours. it is
stated, will be 16 degrees and the
sharp wind which has added to the
discomfort OF the last two days will
be almost totally absent.
Tomorrow the clouds will begin to
gather, according to the official pre-
diction, and by afternoon another
snow storm may be expected. At this
time the bureau is unable to state
definitely whether the fall will be
heavy. Light variable winds make it
hard to give a definite forecast.
Good News for skaters.
= The ice on the Tidal Basin is one
inch thick today, and il freezing
weather continues until Sunday skat-
ing will be allowed. it was stated at
the office OF the park police today.
Five inches Is the thickness required
by Uncle Sans bluecoats before al
lowing the public to venture on the
Basin.
At the Geological Park it was stated
that the ice is two inches thick. Skat-
ing is expected there Thursday or Fri
day II freezing weather holds.
Reports from upper Potomac river
points are that intense suffering f. Sc
ing caused by the cold. At Cumberland
the weather is the coldest experienced
in thirty-two years.
Mercury Hits L. Here.
The hourly temperature in Wash
ington since o'clock last night are
as follows:
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
9 ABOVE ZERO PUTS
new YORK In SHTVER

NEW YORK. Dec. 11.-New York's
cold snap registered o degrees above
zero at 4:1O a. m. today. the Weather
Bureau announced. but the end is not
yet. Tonight the mercury Will hover
around 10 or Il above, il is predicted
Forty thousand tons o: coal are at
New Jersey terminals ready for de-
livery in New York when the gale
subsidies sufficiently to permit bring
ing the fuel across the bay in barges.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
LOVE NAY HEAD WAR
INSURANCE BUREl. .

Thomas b. Love. who has just bee
nominated as an assistant srcrctar
OF the Treasury will probably be- As
signed To supervision Of the war in
surance and the internal revenue bu
reaus.
Mr.; Love has been n volunteer as
slstant 1" Commissioner Of Internal
revenue Roper for several weeks. II"
Is lawyer and was formerly stat"
ION commissioner Of insurance ami bank
Ing In Texas.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
German Peace
Terms For Russia

LONDON, Dec. Here is
what Germany demands Of Rus
sia as "peace" terms:
Germany to obtain for If
teen years control Of the
Russian wheat market en-
abling her to satisfy all her
requirements.
Importation into Russia Of
all German goods duty free.
No territory now occupied
by German troops to be sur
rendered.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
JEWISH RELIEF FUND
IS ENRICHED $l,5OO

The local American Jewish relief
fund is Sl.J0O richer today as the re-
suit Of yesterdays sacrincial day on
the part Of WashingtOn's Jewish
women.
The ready responses from the Jew
ish women Of the city. led by the
Council Of Jewish Women and the
Jewish SistrrhOOd. was more than
was hoped for. and the campaign
leaders are clated today.
simon Lyon. chairman Of the lDca'
committee. win return to Washingt"H
IN a Few days, when the last drive ir
the campaign to raise funds for ta'
Jewish war sufferers will be begun.
The Washington times., 1917-12-11
JONES REVIEWS Bill
AGAINST SUNDAY WORK

Strict observance of Sunday as a day
Of rest in the District OF Columbia is re-
qulred by bill which was introduced in
the Senate today by Senator Jones OF
Washington.
The bill would prohibit any labor in
the District on Sunday except in work
OF necessity or charity. and newspaper
work. the work required by public serv-
ice corporations. and the work OF those
who are accustomed TO observe some
other day than Sunday as a day Of rest.
The bill was introduced by Senator Jones
In the last Congress.