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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
DEATH CAME SUDDENLY

San Antonio, Tex, Feb. 20-Fun- eral arrangements for Maj. Gen. Frederick Funston who died suddenly here last night, had not been con- pleted early today because of the lack of definite advices from Mrs Fun ston, who with her three children is in San Francisco, and the non-arriv- al of Maj. Gen. Pershing, who is in Fl Paso. The latter is said to be en- route here and it was regarded as possible that definite announcement of plans might be made later in the day.
 According to Lieut.. Col. H. W. Ire land Gen. Funston's physician, the death of the General was virtually in stantaneous. Although he was quickly removed to a room in the hotel where he had collapsed, the re- storative measures attempted were no avail. The heart affection which caused death first appeared, accord ing to Col. Ireland, in 1910, but, had not been regarded as alarming.
 Pending Gen. Pershing's arrival Col. Malvern Hill Barnum, Gen. Fun ston's chief of staff will be in charge of the southern department and movement of nationa1 guardsmen to their homes will not be delayed. Only yesterday Gen. Funston had complet- ed and approved plans for return of all guardsmen.
 s Gen. Funston came to San An tonic from San Francisco in Febru- ary, 1915, as southern department commander. Since mobilization of the national guard, following Villas raid on Columbus, N. M., in March, 1916, Gen. Funston had commanded the largest army gathered in sim gle department igince the Civil War.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
THE FARMER: FEBRUARY 20, 1917
WOMEN RIOT
 AS PEDDLERS
 RAISE PRICES

New York, Feb. 20-The city au-
 thorities renewed today their efforts to curb the rising cost of food, which
 was responsible for riots yesterday in three sections of the tenement dis
 trict. Joseph Hartigan, commission
 CT of weights and measures, appealed to state commissioners of agriculture | and state departments of foods and
 markets throughout the country to
 cooperate in bringing food supplies to the New York market
 The situation resulted from an un- precedented jump in the price of staples, particularly potatoes and onions, variously ascribed to short crops, heavy demand, speculation and railroad congestion.
 | The indignation. of housewives in the lower East Side of Manhattan and the Williamsburg and Brownsville districts of Brooklyn overfowed when the produce peddlers quoted potatoes at from five to seven cents pound and onions from 15 to IS cents. The police estimated that at least 1000
 women took part in the riot in Brownsville. Push carts were over turned and set afire and vegetables were doused with kerosene oil. There
 were similar scenes elsewhere and the police had their hands full dispers- ing angry women.
 Tn Manhattan the push cart men
 met the situation by calling a mass
 meeting last night. They explained
 to their customers that onions were costing them as high as $15 a bag and potatoes $10 barrel. Speakers complained that they were unable to
 buy enough food at the present prices
 to give their families proper nourish-
 ment. In support of this statement one woman placed her five small chill dren on the platform. The meeting appointed a committee to call on
 Mayor Mitchell today and demand he take drastic action.
 ! K Commissioner Hartigan in his let
 ter to the food authorities of the diff ferent states asked what steps they
 were taking to organize producers and
 handlers of foods for the purpose of
 reducing costs. "This information"
 he said, .'is sought for in the event
 of any abnormal food conditions aris- ing by reason of extraordinary results
 accruing from obvious domestic and international situations
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
patterns.
Light and dainty curtains bring new home charm.

Just as new gown peases it's wearer, curtains please the home How they make it brighter and cheerer and pleasanter!
 New curtains of mercerised marquisette have deep inserting of Cuny and wide edge of Cuny too Special vaue-- $25O $3 and $3.50.
 Mercerised scrim curtains with edge of hand-drawn lace White or Arabian very tasteful $2 $25O and $3 Dutch-valance curtains of imported madras, have quaint and attractive effect,-$1.5O &fz3M Unusually good curtains of marquisette and scrm at $1 50! Are hemstitched and have lace edge- $l.5O Scrims for use making short curtains plain or hem stitched or fancy new and handsome-123c to 39c yd Marqusettes let laceeffects, mercerised lace like in appearance and prettily new,-5Oc yd.
 Some of the cretonnes at 29 cents yard show the shadow effects to great advantage great many other new patterns too; all at 29 cents
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
ROWLAND DRY GOODS co.
Goose Eat.

Goose fat makes excellent pastry that is absolutely free from any flavor of the bird or of the onion stuffing. The pastry turns out light and "short' when this sort of fat is used. A Bel gian recipe is as follows: Throw all the fat left after drawing the goose into cold water with little salt as soon as the goose is drawn. When the bird is half done ladle off some of the dripping before it browns or becomes strong and as the roasting proceeds leave only enough dripping in the pan to baste with. Next day put the dripping, with the fresh fat, in stewpan, with slices of apple, and onion if approved. Add salt and pepper. When done clear it and strain it into jar. Cover it and keep it in cool place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
EAST SIDE CHURCHES
 TO UNITE TOMORROW

Tomorrow evening four of the churches of the East Side will unite in one seFvice at the Second Baptist church, which is located at the corner of Kossuth and Arctic streets. The meeting will be led by the Rev. Frank c. Rideout and addresses will be made by the Revs. E. A. Burnes and c. H. Beard.
 The subject will be Values in a Heal Revival" and will be divided into the sub topics (a) In It's Oppor- tunity for Definite Self-Committa,l, and (b) In It's Help to Proportionate Emphasis, Mrs. George A. Bennett of Stratford will sing. The service will begin promptly at 7:45. .Strang- CTS in this neighborhood will be cor dially welcomed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Finest silks are brightest.

Silks beautiful in fashion.
 They not subdued and quiet and inconspicuous as they They not for only dress oc- casOns. tt.ta
 But they are bright and lively and vivid They are for wear just wherever wishes to wear them. And they fairly sparkle and glow with youthful vigor
 The green of Spring verdure, the golfers red, the green of the Empire brilliant cerisethese some of the coors in which silk presents itself.
 And what striking patterns strive to outdo the colors stripe Shantung is wde Oriental in inspiration pre- sents two or three brilliant colors.
 YoSan, that wonderful Shantung silk with uster like any Shantung before is daring in color and pattern silk has been. And it is truly beau tiful. We surely to more bright and handsome silk apparel during Spring than beforeand now is time to choose what intends to have made up. YoSan, distinctive stripes, Sports Tussah, yard nusna combination and wide rarely reflective weave,
 a brilliant solid colors,-$2.50 coA'las's' po ydiu" yard.
 voson ;,, n1i, ,;oh oo1ors Natural pongee with dis ~ - f- ~ tinctive stripes and checks Wn uster or "onoerl in striking colors, yard wide, beauty $2.5O yard. $2 yard
 floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
FOREST ROAD IN ARIZONA.

Washington, Feb. 20-The first na- tional forest road to> be constructed under the federal aid act will be To- cated in the Apache national forest, Arizona, a survey for which has been authorized by Secretary Houston. The proposed road will be II miles In length and cos tabout s342.50O, to be borne equally by the federal govern ment and the local community
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
DENTISTRY
DENTISTRY DR. M. J. BLUME, The Anagesic Dentist in the Arcade, Room 21, Hours a. m. to D. m. Phone 5093-2.
 B 20 ds*

U. s. POST OFFICE, and Custom House, Bridgeport, Conn. Office of Custodian. February 19, 1917. Sealed proposals will be received at this building until o'clock D. nn., March 1, 1917, and then opened, for furnish ing electric current, water, ice, and miscellaneous supplies, removing ashes and rubbish. and washing towels dur ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1918. Sealed proposals will alo be re- ceived until o'clock p.m.. May 1, 1917. and then opened, for 150 tons anthra- cite coal. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Treasury Department. J. l.. McGovern, Gus todian. B2O b. 24
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Odd-size rugs of extra value.
Third floor.

Heavy and handsome Administer rugs
 Rich color and attractive in either floral Oriental patterns t2t9.A Nine feet wide from nine feet to 10 it. inches long, Go splendidy in small sitting room or library den Quality beauty and durability combine to make them worth $25-p instead of that $l95O floor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
FULL MILITARY FUNERAL.

San Francisco, Feb. 20-Definite> ar engagements for the burial in the na- tiona1 cemetery here at the Presidio of Mai. Gen. Frederick Funston, who died suddenly last night in San An tonic, Tex, had not been completed early today. Mai. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, commanding the western divis- ion ,telegraphed last night at Mrs. Funston's request to have the body forwarded here. It is expected to arrive Friday and full military fu- neral will be accorded the late gen. eral The funeral will be held Sat- urday or Sunday, the day not having been formally decided on.
 Mrs. Funston, who is living at the Presidio here with her three children. was notified of the death of her hus- band by Gen. Bell.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
ELKS MAKE CHANGE IN
 TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS

Owing to a encouragement the de- parture of the Elks' special train to Derby, Wednesday evening, will be at 7:45 instead of 7:30 as previously an nounced. This will enable several hundred members of the order time to reach the club house in State street to march with the Wheeler & Wilson band to the station. The time for the departure home from Derby will be shortly after midnight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
-~-' DIED

Tn this city, Feb. 1s, f417, Matilda, widow of Mathius Kreauther. $6 years. months. 5 days. 7.ss
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the residence of the mother, Mrs. Caroline Dellmuth, 3S etratford Ave on Wednesday morn i1G at 3 a. m.
 3nterment at family plot, Park
 netery.
 fsCaWrrzGABEIE - Tn Rutland. Mass., Feb. IS, 1917, Frederick Schwitzgabele. aged 67 years. 8 months. 15 days.
 Friends are, invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par Tors of Ldeberum & Heapfy. No. 332 State street on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p. m.
 Interment. Lakeview cemetery. QOpHm this city. Feb. 19, 1917, John Henry Cody
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 797 Washington avenue on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8:30 a. m. and from St. Augustine's church at a. m.
 Interment at St. MichaePs ceme- tery. { B 20 bsp EHRS In this city. Tuesday. Feb. 20, 1917, Reata, widow of Daniel Ehrs, aged 78 years, 9 months, 27 days
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of her son, Charles H .Newstrom, No. 283 Lindley street on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 2 o'clock ?. m.
 Burial at Park cemetery
 B 20 bs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
KELLY TO BE INDEPENDENT.

Pittsburgh, Feb. 20-That Repre- sentative Elect M. Clyde Kelly of the 30th Pennsylvania district will align himself with the seven socalled inde- pendent members of the 65th congress was indicated when it became known here that MT Kelly would attend the conference of independent. members in Washington, Thursday. MT. Kel- ly was elected as progressive nemo- crat over Congressman w. H. Cole man. Republican.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

FOR SALE-2 family house, 12 rooms, Improvements, Waterman { Ave-. $5.50Q; 2 tumily house, 12 rooms. Carroll Ave. $5.500; 2 fam fly house. Harral Ave; family house. NormanSSt family house, Capitol Ave; 6 room cottage, North Main St.; ? family IA room house, hot water heat, Colorado Ave; 2 family house, Maplewood Ave-, near wood Ave. Watson, S3 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss., PROBATE COURT.

Feb. 20, A. D., 1917.
 Estate of Bridget Cassidy, late of Bridgeport in said district, deceased. Upon application prsyin-that ad- ministration be granted on said es- tate represented intestate,-as per said application on file more fully appears, it is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Bridgeport in said district, on the 27th day of February, A. D., 1917 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice thereof be given to all persons known 10 be interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, at said time and place, and be heard thereon-by publishing once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district-a copy of this order, all at least 5 days before said day of hearing, and that return of notice given be made to this court.
 Attest,
 PAUL l.. MILLER,
 a$ Jn00a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

w. D. Cook & Sons, the largest dealers of sea food in the New Eng land states. have been receiving tons of fresh fish daily in anticipation of the Lenten season. This firm on ac- count of the large amount of fish dealt in is in a position to sell retail at wholesale prices. all the seasonable fish at the lowest prices. Halibut, cod, flatfish, escallops and oysters in great Quantities-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
along all right, but just before had got ready. to utter my first word some
 fool in the back end of the hall yelled, E1 Ou6or i'
Reckless Disresard.

"The law of supply and demand" said the economist, ''is as inexorable as the law of gravitation."
 "You can't always enforce either of them. The law of gravitation doesn't prevent people from getting up in the air these days."-Washingto Star.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
PERsHING IN CHARGE.

Fl Paso, Tex, Feb. 20-Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing assumed temporary command of the southern department last night, filling the vacancy left by the death of Maj. Gen. Funston.
 Speaking of the death of Gen. Funston, Gen. Pershing said:
 we can ill afford to lose his keen mind in the military counsels of the republic"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Spoiled His Speech.

0P0HSO 0PSoVf1s
 When rose to speak it was so still in the hall you could have heard pin drop."
 "Yes?"
 Well, stood there for a moment looking out over the audience and fram- ing my first sentence, and am sure that I shpuld have been able to get
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Merlin Davies, Tenor,
 For Oratorio, Has Had
 Great Success Singing

Merlin Davies, the tenor soloist who will have one of the most difficult roles in The Dream of Gerontius," to be sung by the Bridgeport Oratorio so- ciety next Tuesday evening at the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure Iitching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. First application gives relief. soc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

FOR SAIE--A lot 75x100 near Beardsley park. This is most de- sirable lot and should sell readily. D. R. Whitney, 83 Fairfield Ave.
 B 19> s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
RAILROAD MEN GET RAISE.

New Haven, Feb. 2o-An an- nouncement today is that New Haven railroad men, known as car knockers. have had their wages raised $1.26 a week, making the scale $23 week
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
POINTS OF INTEREST.

Mrs. George Dunbam, located for the past 16 years at 1,127 Broad street, has moved her millinery parlors into the new Schwerdtle building on Cannon strete, where she will be pleased to see her old patrons, while the opening has been deferred for a short time due to delays in the construction of the building it is believed that within a very short time the building will be entirely flnished.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
At It Niaht and pax

My daughter is a wonder at the piano." said the proud father.
 That's so, for wonders never cease" said the man who occupied the adjoining fat.-Boston Transcript.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Fire destroyed the plant of the In- ternational Paper Go. at Watertown, N. Y., at a loss of $100,000.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

WINDOW SHADES of every descrip- ton. Estimates cheerfully given. Neuss & Vaughn, Corner Broad and State Streets.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

FOR SALE-A lot in Stratford LOOK 200 feet. Situated near the Strat-
 ford Country club. D. R. Whitney, 83 Fairfield Ave. B 19 ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
MASONIC NOTES.

A stated communication of St. Johns lodge, No. 8, will be held at MasonicTemp le, Wednesday evening, Feb. 21. The M. M. degree will be conferred.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

WANTED--A few moderate priced ope and two family houses. D. R Whitney, .S3 Fairfield Ave.
 B 19 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Fire caused $100,0o0 damage to the smoke1ess powder plant of the Aetna Company, at Emporium, Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
523 WATER STREET

WANTED-Woman for housekeeper and help elderly woman. Address O. D. Hill, Gen. Delivery, City.
 B.19 s*
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

AUTO HEATERS, electric and fuel; Alcohol for radiators; Robes at re- duced prices; City Auto Co.,. Fair field and West Avenues
 R oitA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Col. Benjamin Puente, Peruvian Minister of War, resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

State street Casino, gained reputa- tion abroad as an oratorio singer of high rank, in addition to winning a number of prizes. The Welsh tenor made fine impression at his New York debut the early part of the pres ent season. The public sale of tickets for ''The Dream of Gefontius'' opens tomorrow morning at S:30 at Steinert's s music store, Main street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
Powerful Mind.

"So Stubkins has mind of his own7'' ''I should say he has. And you ought ts see her use Chicago Herald.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent a Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20
It Was Possible,

Edith--You haven't seen my engage. ment ring. have you? Marie-I don't know. Who is the man ?-Boston Tran script.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-02-20

Bridgeport, Conn.,,
 Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-10
The status Quo viii Not Do.

There can be no return TO real STATUS
quo ante bellum in Europe, and there
Will not be even tho the terms of peace
formally so provide For. as has been
observed by more than one pubiiclst,
if Germany has failed to conquer her
enemies. she has succeeded in con-
uuering her allies. Austria-Hungary,
E aigar:a and Turkey are today the
vassals of Berlin. and are not to ae
freed from the subsection under q
peace which leaves Germany intact.
Only by the defeat of Germany ana
a curtailment of her power will the
structure known as Middle Europe
be avoided. i,sa k
The European balance of power has
seemed foreign TO the, interests OF the
United States, and in fact so II is as
long as il exists and functions as II
should A restored balance OF power
in Europe would relieve American 5ap-
prehensions. because. in such case no
European power or coalition would De
able to challenge the Monroe doctrine,
or otherwise to promote disturbance
in the western hemisphere.
It is essential to the security OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-10

United States, therefore, that ball
ance of power or its equivalent, be
reached in Europe. And no peace that
leaves a Middle Europe subject TO
Berlin can possibly be described as a
restoration of the balance Of power.
A greater Germany in Europe. under
whatever name. would have SO much
more desire and ability to interfere
in the western hemisphere. Germany,
as she has been, displayed constant
purpose, to intrigue thruout Latin
America. An augmented Germany
would be certain to pursue the same
courses. to consolidate her influence in
Colombia and Chile, to form a colony
in southern Brazil, and to foment
trouble in Mexico.
Germany has some sixty five mil
lions Of people and Austria Hungary
some fifty Germany has an area OF
more than 100000 square miles, while
Austria -Hungary's area somewhat ex-
ceeds that figure. An undefeated Ger
many and Austria would mean Prob
ably consolidated power of 120,000,O00
people established on 100000 square
miles in the midst Of Europe with
ports upon the Baltic and North seas.
upon the Adriatic and, perhaps, upon
the Egean and Black seas.
Such a consolidation would dominate
Holland and Scandinavia, and overawe
the west of Europe. The German
colossus would have achieved the
hegemony of Europe and would not
delay in the absorption and exploita-
ton of the South America potentially
as much.
Even if Great Britain and France
should acquiesce in the return TO status
quo ante bellum, the United States
could not afford to agree. If she did,
she would but postpone the conflict to
a later day, when she will fight with
out allies and against coalition.
Highest policy demands that she now
make a clean finish of the job and
make Germany's ambitions forever un-
realizable, and thus bring long peace
to the world.--Minneapoli Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-10
Reunion Remarkable.

At first sight it seems funny to read
about the Fourth of July being cele-
Fbrated with so much enthusiasm IN
London, and the cynical may be in
clined to think that there was more
policy than sincerity In the honor PAID
toIan anniversary which is associated
with a challenge to British sovereign
ty. If George III, Lord CORVALLIS and
the British autocrats of Revolutionary
times could have revisited London on
Wednesday, they might have been
amazed at the spectacle of the rebel
banner flying over every part of their
capital, and might have been shocked
to learn that an anthem which the
populace was wildly acclaiming COM
memorated signal disaster to British
arms. George Washington, could ne
have dropped In on the scene might
have been a little surprised, too at
the changes in international points OF
view since his time. That is to say
if world news is not posted regularly
On the press bulletins of the starry
spheres in which former mortals now
play their part.
But for us. who can look backward
and read the whole romance of free
dom from 1875 to this day. the last
chapter is logical and natural result
Of the first. There is no Inconsistency
in the reformation of the bold natlonaii
buccaneer, nor in his recognition OF
the fact that we were fighting in ITS
for British liberty as well as for our
own. Great Britain has maintained
her greatness because she was able to
learn from us. because she was wise
enough to adopt the principles of the
Declare ton of Independence as her
own. King George was overthrown,
political tyranny and governmental
arrogance were beaten in the struggle
which our declaration formally inaugu-
rated, but England was set free from
the remaining manacles of autocracy
and a new spirit was breathed into her
that has since made her a rival leader
in democratic progress.
The British people of this generation
have good reason to celebrate the
Fourth. We helped to remake England
In making rselves.-Baltimore sun.