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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
TAKES CHILDREN FROM INFLUENCE
 OF THEIR PARENT

You're too drunk to make a state- mer,t," declared Judge Miller in the probate court today to George Banyas of IA Green street. You ought to be ashamed of yourself for coming here in this condition and setting this ex- ample for your children"
 Judge Miller than committed the children, Catherine, aged 13; Joseph. 10; George, 8; and Frank, 6, to St. Francis home at New Haven. The mother died in June and since then, Catherine has been acting as little mother, keeping house and cooking meals ion her father and little broth CTS. Miss Alice Wheedon of the Homa for Little Wanderers and Miss Mar guerite T. Boylan, of the Catholic Charitable association testified that Banyas drinks and neglects his chill dren. His daughters, Marion. aged 23, and Helena, IT, corroborated this tes- timony. The girls are bright and pretty and appeared in court neatly dressed.
 My sister and clothe my brothers and sister," said Marion. My father wants us to work so he can spend our earnings for drink. When we refused to give him all our money he drove us out. I nursed my mother during her last illness paid all the bills, kept house and caredFfor my father and the family until after my mothers funeral. Then he took all aa the in- surance money and got drunk and blew it in. When I objected he drove me out of the house.
 The father objected to the com n1itment of the children but the court ovveruled his objection.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
A. w. SMITH DEFENDS
 CARR AGAINST CHARGE


 A W. Smith. of the building firm of w. A. Smith & Son, has come to the defense of Thomas J. Carr, who is accused by Trinity Episcopal church of not keeping his agreement to make certain reforms at his cabaret. Smith said Carr last week made a contract to have alterations made in accord ance with the agreement. Because of the cold weather and the inabil- ity to get enough workmen the con tractors have been unable to proceed with the work.
 Carr declares he is anxious to make any changes in his building the . church desires and that the work will be hastened as much as possible. Church representatives went to the county commissioners yesterday and said they would ask to have the re- monstrance reopened unless Carr kept his agreement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
JANUARY SETS
 A RECORD FOR
 VESSELS SUNK

New York, Feb. 6.-The destruction
 of merchant tonnage due to subma- rines,' mines and kindred war causes was greater during January than in any previous month, according to sta- tistics published today by the Journal of Commerce. The gross tonnage lost was 336, ,997, involving the sinking of 154 vessels, the statement says, and this brings the total destruction dur ing the war to 4,268,7 ,766 gross tons, or 2,36 1ships. The heavy January show ing is attributed to the activities of one or more German raiders in the Atlantic.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Immigration Officer Will Take Charge of
 Willehad's Sailors

New Bedford, Feb. Civilian B. Hinkley, inspector of immigration, was ordered today to New London to take charge of the officers and crew of the German steamer Willehad. This action was in line with a general pro- gram to hold German crews aboard ship as aliens pending final determin- ation of their status by the federal government. The Willehad was tied up at Boston at the outbreak of the war, but after going into dry dock for repairs she sailed some months ago for New London to act as the mother ship of the German merchant subma- rine Deutschland
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
CONTRACTOR DROPS DEAD

Middletown, Conn, Feb. 6.-Roger Kennedy, for years a prominent con- tractor in the state, dropped dead at South Farms today of lapopleXy He was a pioneer dock builder in Connec- ticut, and constructed practically all of the docks along the Connecticut river, and many docks on the Long Island Sound shore front, including some in New Haven. For many years he was the only contractor in the state in his line. He was born in Ireland in 1S47. He retired several years ago.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
s DIED

] KOEDAN-In this city. Feb. 9th, 1917, Elizabeth, wife of Frank Koe- dan.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Rourke & Boucher, No. 1925 Main street, on Wednesday, Feb. 7th, 1917, at 8:30e a. m. and from the church of the Sacred Heart, at a. m.
 Interment at St. Michaers ceme- a tery. asp lSHERWOOD-In this city, Feb. 4. 1917, Jessica w. Sherwood. wife of Franklin Sherwood. aged 56 years. 4sA Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home. No. 393 Laurel avenue. on Wednesday, 7th inst. at 2 o'clock P. m.
 Burial in Mountain Grove ceme- < tery.
 B 5 bsp | 5ANDERSON-In Bridgeport hospital Feb. 6, 1917, Annie, wife of Mathew Anderson. of Southport, Conn.
 Notice of funeral hereafter. a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
JOSEPH PHILLIPS.

Joseph Phillips a machinist at the Remington Arms Co.,, died Sunday night at the Bridgeport hospital, fol- lowing three days of illness. Mr Phillips, who was 23 years old, had served in the army at Fort Slocum He was a member of the ,Machinists union, No. 30 and of the Royal Or der of Moose, Mo-, 289. He is sur- yeved by brother, Charles Phillips in Florence, Mass The body was sent to Haydensville, Mass, on the 12:18 train today by Undertaken J. H. Carroll. Funeral services will be held in that town and burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery there.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
F. E. I4ALLEY SUES.

To recover for amages to his truck. Frank E. Lalley of this city ehas brought suit against Charles H. , Brothers of this city for $500. Tn papers filed today in the common pleas 1 court Lalley declares his vehicle was struck in Fairfield by Brothers auto mobile. It is alleged that the collis- lon was due to the negligence Of
 Brothers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
COAL DEALERS SUED.

Vincent Bros! the local coal deal- CTS, have been sued for $500 by Owen McCaffrey's Sons of New York, a firm that operates a fleet of coal barges It is claimed that on Oct. 6, 1915, the local dealers made an agree ment with the plaintiff by which the latter firm was to furnish boats for transporting coal to this city It is said there is $502.27 due on freight charges. The suit is returnable to the February term of the superior court.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ALFRED F. INVERNESS

The funeral of Alfred F. Byrnes was held from the home of his uncle. Thomas J. Byrnes. 135 James street, at 3:30, this morning and half hour later from St. Augustine's church, where Rev. James Derwin, sang the high mass of requiem. At the offer tory, the church choir sang "Domi1e Jesu' and after the mass Miss Gather inc Ryan sang Some Sweet Day. A delegation was present from the Brick Layers Union. The bearers were: Edward Reilly, William Me Carthy, Thomas Shanley, John Crow ley, Christopher Rishor and Henry Welles. Burial was in St. Michaeps cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ROWLAND DRY GOODS CO.

where they will undergo three ! months training under government supervision. The aeroplane section
 has met with instant success here and there will be more than enough re- cruits from which to form the sec tion.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Wi1dfire2 By Zane Grey.

Zane Grey has written of horses before But never of such horse Wdfire; of such rider That rider remarkable girl and she gets into hazardous situation and Wildfre does his part to her, and then heg
 But read the story; it's full of life and action, $I35 Possession-by Olive Wadsley, the unusual story of waif who grows into beautiful woman-$1.35 .35
 The Postmaster's Daughter-one of Louis Tracy's stories and bit mysterious
 The Himan-E. Phillips Oppenhem; story of con trasts of country England and the stage of London The Street of Blank Jerome-$1s5 The Baance-Belamy-$3o aodges-$l4O The Twenty four--F 4 a The Thorough
 Good books allEand all of differing sort
 Main floor rear
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned desire to express their sincere thanks to our many friends who assisted us in our recent ,,broavement and especially the Jonathan Club and to all who kindly cent floral tributes.
 Signed,
 MARTIN QUINLAN
 AND FAMILY,
 1221 Pembroke St.
 as
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
MARGARET LAsHER.

Margaret, the five months old daughter of Jarvis and Irene Lasher, died last night at the home of her parents 561 Newfeld avenue. The funeral was held this afternoon, at 2:S0 o'clock. and burial was in Lake- view cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
NORWEGIAN AND BRITISH SHIPS
 ARE T0RPEOOEO

London, Feb. 6-The British sail- ing vessel Belford has been sunk, Lloyds announced today.
 Lloyds also announces that the Nor- wegian, bark Tamara of 435 tons is believed to have been sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

DON'T FORGET the tenth annual Trading Post of Okenuck Tribe be- gins Saturday evening, Feb. 10. High class entertainment each evening; also dancing and other at fractions B6 r+
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

HOUSES FOR SALE-One two and three family houses; any. section of city: also lots, farms and factory sites; all bargains. c. Fl. Elem ing, City Savings Bank Building, 952 Main street. B6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ANNIE ANDERSON.

, Annie, wife of Matthew Anderson, of Southport. died this morning at the Bridgeport Hospital following several months of illness. Mrs. Anderson was born in Ireland. 65 years ago. She had lived in Southport for the last 25 years. She was a member of St. Thomas church. She leaves a hus- band, three step-sons, and seven grandchildren.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Lake Company Will
 Launch New "Sub" Here in Few Weeks

The launching of the submarine N-S will take place at the Lake Torpedo Boat Co.'s yards Feb. 26, at 2:01 in the afternoon. This will be the first sub- marine launched by the Lake com pany in 1917.
 The submarine, L-5, which is mak- ing trials in the local harbor, was so we'll frozen in at her anchorage this morning that the tug Isis had to break the ice all around her so that a small boat could approach her. Because of the ice in the sound. the L-5 did not make her regular trials today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
ELIZABETH KOEDAN.

Elizabeth, wife of Frank Koedan. died yesterday at her home, 507 Park avenue following brief illness. Mrs. Koedan is survived by a husband, and
 one daughter, Mrs. William Allen of t'this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

HAIR MAKER Switches, trans formations. psyches and puffs made from combings; Scombings bought; switches for sale; reasonable prices. Mrs. George Patrick, 271 State St.
 B6 aII*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

The Standard oil Co. at Baton Rouge, La, dismissed all unnatural ized German employees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Warm scarfs and caps; for coastine @ Skating too.

Knitted, bright of hue, very comfortable, fuzzy and soft in finish of real service every woman called either business or pleasure out, into the cold! the whose scarf and cap protected herand added to her charm.
 Coasting party evenings skating brings opporun- for another service No hat getting in somebody else way, no discomfort, ample warm protection. r Some are one color some in combination of colors. Some are affairs in which cap and scarf knitted in piece
 $150 to $275 set Separate scarfs and tamoShanters and toques,-39c to $2.50. | Second floor :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

REAL ESTATE Frank D'Elia & Son. 667 Washington Ave. Property bought and sold; rents collected;
 Italian interpreter for all, occa- sions. Barnum 1654-2. B6 IF
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
OBITUARY
LOUISA wEIDENHAMMER.

Louisa. the four months old daugh- ter of Charles and Emily weiden- hammer, died yesterday at the home sof her parents, 696 North Washington avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

machine is sent home Rest of the machnes cost is paid in small monthly amounts. .s
 club member does not pay one cent more than the stores usual cash price No extras interest bershp charge no dues-qst the regular cash price in small amounts. That because the club is formed to make it easy for dependable folks to buy machine.
 Membership list is open now; there plenty of ma chines one will hurry to your service if you wish!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06
Guaranteed. sewing-machines home for $1 /!

The guarantee is that the machine you buy will give satisfactory service for years and do every sort of home sewing we'll.
 The machines are our spe- cials-Reliance, New Eng land, and Eclipse,
 Their prices are $19.50 to $27.50-each is of special value at that price.
 Payment for them is made in the easiest of ways.
 Folks join the Rowland Sewing-Machine club and pay the first fee of one dol lar. Immediately, the chos- ID I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

The National Emergency Commit tee of the Socialist Party has sxnt to Senators and Representatives reso- lution urging an embargo on all ship ments of any kind from America to all belligerents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-06

The Rev Dr. s. Parkes Cadman, pastor of the Central Congregational church of Brooklyn, and chaplain of the Twenty-third Regiment, N. Y. N. G.. resigned his office in tho National Guard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17

The unusually large chorus showed
able training. The costumes were most
attractive and We're made und-r the di-
rection of the domestic arts classes
The play was well staged. the scenic
effects being beautiful and no delays
being. experienced
Funds raised through the perform
ance are to be devoted to school attn
letlcs. The play is to be repeated this
evening.
The general committee in charge con-
sisted Of J. E. Smith. chairman: W. G.
Myers, Leroy Birch. y. r. Pig-ott. l.. T.
Irown. II Il. White, H. = Stafford. 4. H.
Fulton, Misses O w. Dennis. NJ l.
Scott. y. II. Williams, Jessie Coope
and NJ. i. Shipman.
The staff on ARRANGEMENTS comprised
the followin& persons: Faculty-Dore
Nalten, Alexis Is. Many. Miss Gcncyieye
Marsh. Miss Florence =. Eeene. Miss
Isabel Solomans, Miss Eugene neIand
J. Z. Lamb. II. Z. Noble. Olaf Slugstad,
Miss Florence Stonebleaker student
assistants-Gerald Duke, Joe Frank
and c. W. Parker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
TEACHER ENDS OWN LIFE
WITH ILLUMINATING GAS
Miss Magdalene Breuninger, De-
pressed Because of Illness, Com
mits Suicide in Bathroom.

Miss Magdalene Breunfnger. forty
three years old, teacher in the Webster
School. 10th and H streets. ended her
life in the bathroom of her apartment
at 1917 Rhode Island avenue yesterday
afternoon by inhaling Illuminating
gas She was discovered by the janitor
of the apartments when he made an
investigation to learn from where the
odor of gas came.
Miss Rreuninger, 1t Is stated, had
been in bad health during the past sew
eral months, and her condition was SO
serious that a trained nurse was with
her most of the time. She had become
greatly depressed because of her con-
tinued illness, but, it is stated. she
gave no intimation of an intention to
end her life.
The suicide was carefully planned,
Miss Breuninger attending to many
minor details she knew it would be
necessary to arrange after death. Her
funeral clothes We're carefully piaceu
on her bed. she wrote check to cover
the expenses of the undertaken ana
marked almost every article IN her
apartment, writing the names OF own
ers of number of them.
In a farewell note, Miss Breunlnger
gave minute directions about the dlS-
position of her effects. requested that
a particular minister ofiiciate at her
funeral and that her body be cremated
and the ashes buried in Congressional
Arthur Breuninger brother
of the teacher, who resides at 100 North
Carolina avenue, took charge of the
body and made the funeral arrange
mentS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Gabrilowitsch Recital.

The compositions of Chopin occupy
unique position among the works of the
great masters. In them are found ex-
amples of heavy harmony, thorough
bass and most intricate runs and va
riations to please the student as well as
simple and beautiful melody to delight
the ear Of the unframed lover of music.
In versatility of writing he probably
has no peer. There is a valse or ma
zurka for the gay. nocturne for the
somber, preludes for the dainty and
scherzo and polonaise for the great,
hence it can be readily seen that Ossip
Gabrilowitsch. the Russian pianist
struck a popular chord when he an
nounced an entire Chopin program TOT
his recital at the National Theater yes
terday afternoon. The program inciuo-
ed the Fantasia in minor, B fiat MINOR
Sonata Gncluding the immortal fu-
neral March"O, six preludes, the one IN
F. major having to be repeated; the a
fiat Ballade, the lesser known OF ,he
3 major Nocturnes, the B minor Ma
zurka and B minor Scherzo. AS an en-
core he added the E minor Valse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Imported Words

When refer to some ones gar
age | make the blamed word
rhyme with carriage" The
purist and the man scholastic
think l deserve a scoring drastic.
The word,' they say, with pain
and sorrow, from Frances lexi-
con we borrow, and they pro-
nounce it-as you orter-wlth &C
cent on the second quarter. You
have a fit and then a spasm, and
sideways twist your facial chasm,
and say, 'gar-rodge,' your larynx
lending. to put the accent on the
ending When we pinch words
from other nations-such GUS
toms are great aggravations-and
in our speech incorporate them,
with English accents we should
weight them. The purist thinks
I'm rather cranky; and he will
wildly take his hanky and in his
laughing mouth he'll stuff it
when | make reference to buff
fet' "Bufay,' he says, when he's
done smiling, you should pro-
nounce that word beguiling. It's
borrowed from the French or
Gaelic, which should be known
to every aleck." l take the purist
by the shoulder and bump his
head against a bowlder.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
NEW TOUCHES ENLNEN
PRODUCTION OF 'M|KAD0'
Performance Given by Mckinley
Manual Training School Pleases
Large Audience.

When "The Mikado'' was presented by
students OF Mckinley Manual Training
School last evening in the auditorium of
new Central High School, 18th and Cliff
ton streets northwest. the 1000 spectators
found that not only was the old and popu-
lar opera given in pleasing and credit
able manner. but ALSO THAI a few touches
of current thought tad been added. For
instance. when Ko,ko, Lord High EXecu-
toner of TitipU. explained he had a nice
long list of persons to behead. he enumer-
ated Zeppelin operators. U-boat command
ers, picketiug sunsragists and dress ex-
tremists as among those who never
would be missed. the NIikado OF Japan
assured his auditors that he could give
purishmeUtS to fit all crimes, even for the
teaching OF mathematics and other sub
jects So dear 90 to the heart OF the high
school youth. \ patriotic touch was given
e the finale, when = high school cadet
officer, carrying a large American flag
walked on the stage and the large chorus
Joined il singing The Star Spangied Ban
ner-'
No feature Of the opera was more at
trdCtjVe than the dance Of the japanese
muses.. who presented Poor Butterfly"
Miss Mayda Carnahan as the butterfly
danced with such grace and charm that
she was repeatedly eucored Miss Anne
lis Guide, Louise Guide. Margaret kroli
and Elsie Thorn. who also took part IN
this feature. presented an attractive pic
ture. ending with all combining TO form
butterfly. slowly closing and opening
its wings in the sun
Miss Gladys l. Price as Yum-Yum and
Luke J. Fesan as ko-!lo showed great
ability and easily justified their selection
Tor the leading roles. Stanley c. Depue as
Nanki-Poo. Sigmund {. Sachs as the
4jikado, l. Hranson Thomas as Pooh
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TO REPRESENT WASHINGTON.
Educators VIII Attend Conference
in Macon, Ca, Next Week.

Many educators living in Washington
are expected to attend the twenty
eighth annual session of the south
ern conference for education and
industry. to be held at Macon,
Ca, next week. This confer
enoe. which has its headquarters in
Washington. combines and continues
the Southern Educational Association,
the southern education board and the
conference for education in the south
DIR. p L. Claxton, United States com
missioner of education, is to attend,
and DIR. u. .. Croissant of the English
department of George Washington
University is 10 take part in the dis
cussion which is to be held on the part
TO be played by the south in shaping
the national speech. DR. Croissant Is a
member Of the advisory council of the
sinplified spelling board, as are mum
Der of others Who are TO take part in
this discussion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
BRIDGE TENDERS BROKEN.
Swift. Current Swings Oil Barge
Against Highway Structure Piles.

number of fender piles of the high
way bridge were broken yesterday morn
ing by one of the big oil tank barges OF the
Standard Tank Company of New YORK.
Barge No. 81, in tow of one OF the
New York company's seagoing tugs
and a local tug, was turned by the
swift current just before reaching the
open draw of the bridge and swung
against the piles with great force.
Men aboard the tugs quickly righted
the barge and got it through the draw
without further damage. They deemed
it advisable to drop anchor before
reaching the railroad bridge. however,
and after a short delay managed to
get under the latter opening without
striking the bridge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Members of Orchestra.

Under the leadership of Dore Walten
the Tech Orchestra performed with its
customary excellence. 1t comprised the
following members: y. Zanof. W.
Snyder. W. Kost. 5. C. Sachs. +. Lub-
son. W. Santelman. J. L. Scheuch, c.
Biggs, d. Burnside. b. A. Doyle, S. W.
Johnston, Miss Anne Career, Miss
Edwards. W. Wondrack, l.. y. Zanoff,
Miss Edna c. White, J. Goldsmith. h. H.
Randall, w. E. Rupprecht. Leslie Duffy.
V. s. Nattem. ]. H Geiger. 2. Portion,
J. Bradley. +. j. Miller, II. f. Woods,
F. a. HenZe. $. Rosenberg. Miss Helen
Meyer. ID. Cooper, l.. Mankin. c. Meyer.
+. HOlmers. : Sugar. McCreery, Miss
Il. Hildreth, ]. Pfeiffer, Miss Ruth
Eshelman. Miss Angela Erwin, J. c.
Page. =. W. Hall. Kari kenney, Il. d.
tingly, J. L. Gross and j. White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
TO HONOR BISHOP RUSSELL.
Testimonial Meeting to Be Held To-
morrow at Polls Theater,

Bishop William T. Russell. former
rector Of st. Patrick's Church. will be
signally honored by the citizens of
Washington at a testimonial meeting
to be held at Polls Theater tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Judge Martin A. Knapp will preside
at the meeting. The list of speakers
will include Senior Don Ignacio Cal
deron, minister from Bolivia; Senator
Joseph II. Eansdell of Louisiana. Rev
DR.. John Van Schaick. 5r., DR.. Hannis
Taylor and Bishop Thomas Shahan of
the Catholic University. of which
Bishop Russell is an alumnus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-17
Health Hazards Discussed.

DR.. Schereschewsky discussed health
hazards to women in industries. and de-
scribed how the public health service
had been able to establish a fatigue
curve as a result of investigation of
working conditions for women in the
state of Wisconsin. This investigation,
he stated, indicated that the eight-hour
day could be adopted with profit in all
factories-not only with profit to the
health of woman employees. but with
profit to their employers. as the output
of their labor would be greater and
overhead expenses would be reduced.
DIR. Schereschewsky also boosted the
Saturday half holiday plan.