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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
YARROWDALE PRISONERS
NOW FREE, is REPORT

AMSTERDAM. February %, via Lon
don.-A dispatch received here from
Berlin says that the American sailors
who were taken to Germany on the
steamer Yarrowdale have been re-
leased.
The Americans were released, the dis
patch says. after the German govern
ment had been informed officially that
German ships in America had not been
confiscated and that their crews had
not been interned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
DAY IN CONGRESS.
Scna.cs

Senl.es
Met at 1870 am.
George Washington's farewell
address read by Senator Works
of California.
Resumed debate on revenue bill.
Commerce committee recon-
mended confirmation of Raymond
Stevens of New Hampshire to be
a member of the shipping board.
House:
Met at 1890 am.
Representative Neely, West vir-
Einia, read Washington's fare
Nell Tddress and Representative
TewnsF of Iowa spoke on the life
and character of Washington.
Resumed consideration Of army
appropriation bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
BY the Associated Press.

PARIS, February 22.-Ofhcial announce
ment was made today of the sinking Feb
ruary 21 of the Dutch steamship Ambon.
3,59S tons gross. and of British trawler.
The sinking of the Norwegian steamship
Alice, 7O9 tons, and the Russian steamer
Sigred of 2,194 tons also was announced.
A delegation of merchant ship captains
from the chief ports of France will short
ly arrive in Paris to consult with the
authorities as to the best means of deal
ing with the submarine menace.
Perseus Seut Down.
LONDON, February 22.-The British
steamer Perseus has been sunk, Lloyd's
shipping agency announced today. Four
men of the crew are missing.
Lloyds announces that the British
steamer Corso, 3,242 tons, has been sunk.
Two British steamers Perseus are list
ed The larger is vessel of 612S tons
gross, built in 1908 at Belfast and owned
by the Ocean Steamship Company of
Liverpool She was last reported sailing
from Dakar. West Africa, January IS, en-
route from Liverpool to Yokohama, which
would place her far outside any of the
barred zones. The smaller vessel is a 155-
ton traWier, owned in GrlmSby.
Would Not Spare Ships.
AMSTERDAM, via London. February
22.-The Kolnische Volks Zeitung, as
suming that the American government
lis seeking to prove that Germany does
not dare sink American ships" declares
that should the steamers Rochester
and Orleans meet German submarine
their fate would be sealed
TT makes no difference" says the
paper. that they are not carrying con-
traband 1t would be absurd, after the
German official declarations, that even
in single case any regard should be
paid to the possibility of avoiding a
conflict with the United States
Sweden to Make Protest.
The Swedish minister at Berlin has
been directed to file protest against
the sinking of the Swedish motor ship
Hugo Hamilton. Nothing has been
learned regarding the fate of the crew.
The German merchant submarine
Bremen was not lost. and the report of
it's failure to reach America was delib-
erately planned for the purpose of mys-
tification, according to the Alton
bladet.
This newspaper says it learns that a
letter received by a German sea cap
tain, who is now visiting Sweden, as
serted that the Bremen was never in
tended for trips to the United States
but, on the contrary, from the begin
ming was to be used as a supply vessel
for armed submarines. The Bremen has
fulfilled and still is fulfilling her duty
| of furnishing oil, food. shells and other
necessaries in manner which enables
| fighting submarines greatly to extend
their radious of action and prolong
| their time at sea.
The Bremen's base was not given but
the Aftonbladet's informant is quoted
| as having said that "it is nearer than
you think" and that the departure of
the Bremen for the United States was a
strategem designed to send entente
| ships on a wild goose chase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
RA|[R0ADSSUPP[Y
DEMAND OF CITIES
Meet Urgent Need for Food and
Coal and Improve Situa-
tion Somewhat.
TAKE ISSUE WITH GRIFFIN

The food and fuel situation through
out the nation appeared to be improv-
ing today, due to drastic orders of rail-
roads, cooperating with the interstate
commerce commission, to rush special
bhipments to needy cities and towns
American Railway Association Off
cials declared the danger of inadequate
supply of living necessities because of
transportation problems had lessened
greatly within the last two weeks. and
the possibility of a general shortage
throughout the east was slight. The
dearth of freight cars is less than
year ago. they said.
The railway association yesterday
ordered individual lines to give special
and coke to eighteen middle western
cities when it became apparent sud-
denly that the reserve stocks in many
of these places were nearly exhausted
and the gas supply was threatened
Railway officials and the interstate
commerce commission regarded the
message to railway presidents and the
interstate commerce commission, express
ing the view of J. p. Griffin, presi-
dent of the Chicago Board of Trade.
on the congestion as unduly serious. He
predicted rioting and anarchy If food
prices should not be reduced soon by
opening of channels of railway supply.
and charged that eastern roads are
using a disproportionate share of cars
for munition shipments, preventing
grain and other foodstuffs shipments
from the west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
WISDOM Of FIRST
PRESIDENT CITED
Speakers Apply Washington's
Words to Affairs of the
Present Day.
Mr.. WILSON PAYS TRIBUTE

With the United States facing in
ternational crisis, in which many of the
principles enunciated by George Wash
ington for the infant republic are being
put TO the test now that the nation is a
great world power, the celebration of
the 1S5th anniversary of Washington s
birth took on an added significance and
q deeper meaning in the National Capt.
tai today.
Relations of this country with the CEN
trail powers of Europe, national defense
and the application of the pronouncements
of W lshington to the present crisis were
predominant in the exercises of patriotic
and civic bodies of this city. Many of
these will be held tonight. rounding out
day of the most general observance of
Washington's natal anniversary in the
capital for many years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
.U-b0AT WAR TOLL
|NCREASEDBY SIX
Liner Perseus One of Latest
ViCtimS-FrenCh to Con-
fer on Menace.
AMERICAN SHIPS UNSAFE
NEW MARINE DISASTERS.
Ships Reported Sunk
Within Past 24 Hours

If German submarines reach the
goal set by officials in Berlin they
must sink 1888 tons of shipping
each day.
Figures do not include small
trawlers and fishing craft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
President Takes Part.

The principal celebration of this
morning was that in which President
Wilson took part, the joint celebration
of the National Society, Daughters of
the American Revolution. the Sons Of
the Revolution in the District of Co
lumba, and the District of Columbia
Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. held at Memorial Cont
mental Hall.
group of the foremost figures of
the nation, including not only the Pres
ident, but members of his cabinet. ma
tional Legislators, the French ambas-
sador and leaders of the country's larg-
est patriotic bodies, faced an audience
comprised largely of the men and
women who descended from those who
have fought in every war, from the
revolution down, to preserve the in
tegrity of this nation.
Tao Presidents address was brief,
merely a presentation to Harold F.
Stose of the Central High School of
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1,,ssi,,s merchant shpbuildng halt in 1916
,nm naturally vessels, did Run1ania can
he nations merchant fleet
through the nstrumentanty OF con-
ssc.tion of Germany's interned vessels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

Of the worlds merchant fleets that of United
States ranks second.
The above tables are compiled from announcements
given out in London from time destruction of
merchant vessels and from from the
United States bureau of navigation
Practically all vessels the entente mer-
marine boats.
Germany is said to have TAO commission
nearing completion OF this number $780, declared
to be put into commission before May 1.
In addition to the warships the various
entente powers there be small sinh
marine hunting craft in commission. these operating
Mediterranean. "
Allied estimates of the number of and Aus
tran submarines sunk since vary from
20 to 200 Both Great Britain
been silent to the majority losses and
there is no way to accurately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

rb. construction of entente merchant
vessels more particularly that of Great Britain is de-
a1nrad greater period since the started
Sbins now are along standardized style weight and
entente being
u IN njted states Japan well in all entente
sbnvards The construction is concealed by
The admiralty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

Germany greater losses to her merchant ma
than in 1916 Her ships destroyed
dnrin the first months of the were not great
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essay on a historical subject bearing
upon the war for independence.
Asks Support for President.
But the climax of this notable meet
ing came when Senator Atlee Pomerene
of Ohio made a stirring plea for sup
port of the President in his policy to-
ward the European belligerents and
for united support of the administra-
ton S program of national defense.
Senator Pomerene drew a parallel be-
tween the present situation and that
which Washington and Adams faced
because of the violation of the rights
of American vessels by the French and
British toward the close of the eight
eenth century.
After frequent interruptions with
applause. the audience broke into cheers
and kept up the hand clapping and
vocal expressions for nearly a min
ute when the senator said:
"I am glad that in this world cata-
clysm our chief executive has been very
patient. especially in dealing with
property losses, but when any power
permitted its submarines to sink the
Lusitania and the Sussex without
giving warning or providing for the
safety of the passengers and crews of
those vessels, l am glad an American
President. speaking for the American
people. said to those powers. You shall
be held to strict accountability for your
acts"
Life Now in Jeopardy.
Again emphasizing the parallel be-
tween conditions today and those faced
by Washington and Adams, Senator
Pomerene continued: THE conditions
are strikingly similar. with this differ
ence, that those interferences intended
no loss of life, while Germany arbi-
trarily insists upon driving ont our veS-
sells from certain zones, and, if neces-
sary. intends to send to untimely graves
the passengers and crews Of our ves-
sells"
Senator Pomerene opened fire on the
pacifcists with this epigram. George
Washington had his tories, Lincoln had
his copperheads and Woodrow Wilson
well. he has the pacifcists."
The recent action of our President
had SOLDERING effect upon Germany"
he said. And it will continue to do so,
In SO far as we unite in standing back
of the President. The best way to de-
stroy this effect is to divide our coun-
sells.
Il trust these folk who urge a refer
endum have enough consideration for
the lives of American people to ask
foreign nations please not to shoot un-
til the result is known. l suppose il a
fire broke out they would ask for a
vote on whether to call out the hose
cart"
Pledge to the Flag.
The celebration in Memorial Conti-
mental Hall opened with music by the
Marine Band and the invocation by Rev.
DR.. George H.-McGrew. chaplain of the
District Of e0fumbia Society of the Sons
of thg- -Hnnerfenn Revolution. The audi
ence -seood-auring the reception of
'colorsQndSahted as the presiding Of
flcer. NewefEB. Woodwork, past presi-
dent general National Society, Sens of
the American Revolution, read the
pledge ta-M nag.
fhe-41aRf~s-SaAd-p played the quaint
old mafcNTne urtd-f-urned Upside
Down. i44ss1atias- -aH3S S-and drum -cofps,
which pTdYE0thts mcfody- the
British marched out of Yorktown IN
1871.
The report of the judges who award
ed the medal to Harold F. Stose was
(Conttuued on Second Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
Fears for a Revolution.

why, If we are to go on in the way
we are going, ultimately We will come
to revolution. Those who are hungry
and cannot make living are increas-
ing in numbers by thousands as the
cost of living ascends the scale.
cold and hunger know no reason.
Such conditions brought on the French
revolution. Taxes are always burden
some, and | would be glad If l could re-
iieye everybody from taxes. but closely
connected with the high cost of living
is the question of taxes. Those who are
barely able to make enough to live
and keep their families, il their taxes
are increased, are put from one side OF
this line to the other. So, whether wo
will it or not. taxes of all kinds must
be paid by those who can pay them.
When you tax man up to such y
height that the taxes are greater than
his property, you have made il physi-
cal impossibility for him to pay, and
the same thing is true of nation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

Norway a neutral nation has suffered more than any
e,,irerent power the exception of Great Britain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

Great Britain been the worst sufferer from SUD
rar would be natural owing to her large mer-
marine
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OF the worlds merchant that of the United
ranks
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SHIPS DESTROYED In SUBMARINE WAR THIS MO
NUMBER OF VESSELS MISSED BY UBOATS

BIRTHS Ia
dny average o
fveI
% OF
departure
compiled
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Oppose $4OO, 900 Inquiry.

Although it has been loudly heralded
in the Capitol that big drive is to be
made to appropriate 100000 to allow
the federal trade commission to con-
duct an investigation into the high cost
of living, and the food situation Incl
dental to the matter, it was asserted
by a House leader today that the ap-
propriations committee has no faith
in the ability of the commission to con-
duct such an investigation. This IS
the first public intimation that there is
not perfect accord between the commits
sion and the House. 1t is also learned
that the attempt to amend the sundry
civil bill with the proposed 100000
investigation item will arouse the Bit
terest antaSonism of Chairman Fitz-
gerald of the appropriations committee.
who will seek to offset the inVestiga-
ton by Offering his set of bills to pro-
hibit the export of foodstuns.
A member of the House who rs al
ways taken into the inner councils for
deliberation on matters Of policy ex-
planned the feeling in the appropria-
tions committee regarding the federal
trade comm isSion:
Frankly" he said. here is the situa-
ton: The appropriations COMMITTEES
was asked by the federal trade commis-
sion to appropriate 100000 for hign
cost of living investigation, but the
committee lacks the necessary faith to
believe the commission can accomplish
the task in the eight months promised.
In the case of the Borland beef trust
resolution the commission told the Ju-
dietary committee it would take about
six months before they could get such
an investigation started. There have
been one or two other instances OF the
commission declaring II would take
half a year or more before the wheels
of an inquiry could be turned. There
fore, the committee felt the commission
certainly could not finish food-cose
in GA ion in eight months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
One Inquiry Under Way.

Moreover, the Department of Agri.
culture has quietly but effectively been
investigating the very same situation.
through the bureau of markets. A re.
port will be forthcoming some day. The
Department of Justice has Jurisdiction
over the matter, but seems to have
neglected the opportunities altogether.
The appropriations committee has
been giving the government and the
various functions of government and
administration more money than ever
and there is no reason why the gov-
ernment agencies already in operation
should not attend to their business and
run down this food corner. IL there ID
one. without spending an additional
$4OO. 600"
Representative London, the socialist
member from New York. demanded q
food investigation in a speech on the
floor late yesterday. wherein he referred
to the so-called New York bread
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22
WEATHER.

Fair and colder tonight. Tomorrow in
creasing cloudiness, with slowly rising
temperature.
Temperature for tweuty-four hours end
ing pm: Highest. AZ, $3.50 pm. yester-
day; lowest 80. at am. today.
Full report on page II.
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Practically all vessels rehabate the entente mer
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Introduction of Such a ReSoIu-
tion in Senate Is Under
Consideration.
$400, 900 INQUIRY PLAN
MEETS COOL RECEPTION
Senators and Representatives Doubt
Value of Such Investigation
at Present.

An. appropriation OF S5o,ooo.ooo
to iced the starving poor in this
country who have been brought
to this pass by the present high
prices OF food may be asked in a
resolution offered in the Senate.
it was learned today. 1t has not
been definitely settled, however,
whether this resolution will be
presented. 4
Congress Being Impressed.
The desperate situation with relation
to the food situation in this country
Is being brought home more and more
closely each day to the members OF
Congress. who are receiving many let-
ters and kilograms in regard to it,
The report that the administration
has determined to ask Congress for
100000 to permit the federal trade
commission to investigate the pres
ent high cost of foodstuffs. and the
government to prosecute if prosecution
is necessary, has failed to impress soma
of the senator's. who believe that there
should be some action Immediately to
alleviate the suffering of the poor.
People Should Be Fed.
The people are hungry" said Senator
Borah of Idaho today. There is only
one thing. to do in the present cir
cumstances. and that is to feed them.
investigations are a farce; they ac-
complish nothing. We have had in.
vestigation after Investigation"
Senator Borah said that the poor
might very well starve to death before
such an investigation as has been pro-
posed is well under way.
We are face to face with an actual
condition." said Senator Borah. and
we should meet it,"
A discussion of the food situation
took place in the Senate yesterday
when the Senate had up the confer
ence report on the agricultural appro-
priation bill. Senator Norris of Ne
braska called attention to the food
riots that have occurred in the last day
or two. He said in part:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-22

Sworn Net Circulation. Month of January.
1917, Daily Average. s2.755, sunday. eo,o6a
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Perseus Seut Down.

LONDON, February 22.-The British
steamer Perseus has been sunk, Lloyd's S
shipping agency announced today. -Four
men of the crew are missing.
Lloyd's announces that the British
steamer Corso, 3,242 tons, has been sunk.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25
of Finance

labor which has been largely diverted
to work on war contracts. AS a
whole, however, the business outlook
is encouraging; the activity induced
by the war and the prospects of good
crops and good prices for the same
affording substantial basis for such
expectations. The financial district
displays a rather more conservative
feeling owing to the firmness in
money; the consequent decline in
bonds. and restraint upon excessive
war profits by government regulation.
Whatever changes may have oc-
Cured in the war outlook were all in
favor of the Allies. The Central Pow.
ers are still on the defensive, and I'M
able to assume of the offensive.
Losses from submarines last week
were excessive, but in spite of them
the ultimate failure of this method
of warfare is becoming more and
more certain. Aerial warfare is as
Stunning growing importance, and now
that our energies are being turned
partly in this direction will certainly
soon become an important factor.
American preparations for the war
are being vigorously pushed. Some
measure of our capacity has already
been displayed in the Liberty Loan
and Red Cross campaigns. Very soon
the consequences of these efforts will
be Witnessed in an immense flow Of
men and munitions across the Allan
tic, which will continue until the war
is ended. There is something strange
ly tragic in the inability or unwilling
ness of the Prussian autocracys mind
to recognize the mistake of continu-
ing this disastrous war, which has
shocked almost the entire civilized
world. Surely there must be enough
intelligent, just-minded German
Americans in the United States to
impress upon their kinsmen in Ger
many the utter folly Of expecting to
win SO hopeless a struggle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25
STOCK MARKET
~N~~<N>~~<<>N.

New 7 ork, June 25.-Events over the
weekend were mostly Of such favor
able import as to carry prices to higher
levels at the active opening of today's
stock market. War shares were most
in demand, Baldwin Locomotive lead
ing the equipments at a substantial
advance over last weeks gain. United
States Steel rose a large fraction and
Bethlehem Steel, new stock, gained
1 Ia points. Railroads were strong,
presumably in anticipation of early
action ON freight rates. Reactionary
tendencies were shown by some of the
minor issues. and Sinclair Oil. the lat
ter losing more than three points.
Heavy offerings Of United States
Steel, at a reversal of almost two
points, prompted profit taking in equip
ments and specialties, but the list was
largely sustained by an increased de-
nand for railroads, many of which
made gains. Motors and shippings
were heavy. United Fruit, being the
only strong feature of the latter group
Prices became more irregular noon
on the per cent money rate. Bonds
were steady, the Liberty issue holding
at par.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25
T. b. WARREN
Real Estate and Insurance
ITO Golden Hill St
Tel. 2417.

STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, S..
PROBATE COURT.
December IL, 1915
Estate of Frederick Albrecht, late
of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis
trict, deceased.
The Court of Probate for the district
Of Bridgeport, hath limited and allow
ed six months from the date hereof
for the Creditors of said estate to
exhibit their claims for settlement
Those who neglect to present their ac-
counts, properly attested. within said
time, will be debarred recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment to
JOHN HAFELE,
Administrator.
143 Alice ST., Bridgeport. Conn.
D % So
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25
New York Stock
Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires OF
Z. L Watson & Co.. Bankers and
Brokers. Corner Main and John Sta,
Bridgeport. Conn., Members OF New
York Stock Exchange
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25
STOP! LOOK!
@. b. FLEMING
REAL ESTATE AND RENTS
HOUSES FOR SALE

One. two and three family houses,
any section of city you want: easy
terms; also lots. farms and factory
sizes, all bargins.
952 Main ut, City Savings Bank Bldg.
Phone 250j Bridgeport, Conn.
STA stf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25

Prince Won Buelow, former German
chancellor, said that Germany will
have peace in 1917 and will resume
the place she occupied before the war.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25

If YOU PAY STORAGE and small
balance due on good upright piano
it is yours. Write the Gibbs Piano
Co.. TITS Main St.. Springfield.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-25

CARPETS CLEANED by the old re-
liable Bridgeport Steam Carpet
Cleaning Co.. Tel Barnum 1856.
8 8 ale