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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
OBITUARY
MARION KoEDAN ALLEN.

The many friends of Marion Koe- dan, wife of William Allen, of 173 Pequonnock street, will be greatly grieved to learn of her death which occurred at an early hour this morn- ing after a brief illness. The deceas- ed was a young woman of lovable disposition and had a host of friends in this city where she was a resident all her life. She was communicant of St. Augustine's church. Funeral will be held Monday morning from her late home. 173 Pequonnock street, at S:30 o'clock and from St. August ines church one half hour later. In- torment will be in the family plot at St Michael's cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09

lrencneS.
 ''The casualties among the civil population are far higher now than among the combatants. There is a very simple test of the truth of my statement. During the last few months in the great towns of the empire the Ceath rate from all causes among non- military persons has reached the ter rfble figure of 90 in every 1000. For the army at the front in the same period the death-rate from disease and all other causes was just over thirty per thousand.
 The people will not stand this much longer. Terror of Prussia may keep our government from making peace, but 1t will not keep the people in subjection, always. They will rise sooner or later and throw off the Prussian yoke even if they don't over throw the hapsburgs."
 One Hungarian non-commissioned officer to whom spoke said to me | 'aThe people will refuse to suffer more. They are beginning to see that the war Is not in their interests, but in the interests of Germany, who has all ways been the foe of the Austrian peo- pie. The people can see for them selves that the Germans are the last to suffer. When food is obtained from anywhcEe it is sent to Germany, and used to swell the Prussian hoards The birth-rate in the empire is low cred by one third and the death-rate among the civilians has more than doubled since the war began. Suicide Rampant
 Suicides due to depression arising fl om insufficient food and the hope jess war outlook are of frequent oc- currence. In the trenches the men are greatly depressed by the harrow ing accounts of the sufferings of their families which reach them, and on some parts of the battle front the or der has been given that letters from home are not to be handed to the men.
 "At one part of the Italian front when this order was given the men storned the Field Postoffice and took their own letters. Quarrels between our soldiers and the Germans occur nearly every day. The Prussians near y always put us up into the most dan gerous part of the line, and on one occasion recently the Germans refus- ed to move to our assistance, saying that it would teach us 8 lesson if we were badly beaten by the Italians. "Our men hate the Prussian off ceTB. and when opportunity arises they take terrible revenge on them for past insults. There have been frequent in- quiries into accidents that have hap pened to Prussian officers who have made themselves objectionable to our men, but the accidents are still un-
 explained. I could explain them" (By The International News Bureau, Inc, Boston, Mass.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
SIEMON FIRED FROM FUEL BOARD
 AND PARDY APPOINTED TO OFFICE

charges of Justice Wheeler. siemon said:
 In reference to a letter which I re- ce1ved from Mr. Thomas ". Russell, State Fuel Administrator, under date of March 8, 1918, I beg to state that this is not a surprise but has been anticipated for some time and is only the continuation of a recent contro- versy resultant from local criticism of the action of the Fuel Administration of this city.
 About two weeks ago, NGr. Russell asked for my resignation, although at the same time praiSing the work of the local committee and approving it's actions Under such conditions I de- cided not to resign but to continue the work along the lines I had been following and to await MT. RusseH's s further actions, trusting that if he did insist on my dismissal that he would be fair-minded and just enough to also give his reasons, stating why such seemingly unreasonable action was necessary. This, you will note from his letter, he has failed to do. ''It was my intention to voluntarily resign when the fuel situation had passed it's critical state, as a number of my friends know. MT. RnsselPs letter above referred to saves me this effort, however, and am glad to re- tire, pleased in the thought that did my bit'' the best that I knew how and gave freely and unSdntingly of my labor.
 NO man can undertake public work of any magnitude and please and sat | isfy all and am no exception. q am leaving my work with ami mostly to no one and stand ready and prepared at all times to again un- dertake any patriotic service that my country may call me for, no matter how great the sacrifice
 Administrator Russell was il Bridgeport this morning and at z meeting in the Superior Court building, thet committee was reor. ganized. The committee now ha: five members instead of three. The old members, R. A Beers and JohI J. Fisher, who have stuck with Sic. mon during the crisis, are in the minority.
 Justice Wheeler's wish to have tht coal office in the County Court build ing will be carried out for in a state ment given out today by Acting Ad
 ministrator Kirk, the fuel office vii be on the first floor in that build ing.
 Kirk's statement also declares tha the new members, including Pardy were appointed on the advice of th'
 president of the Manufacturers asso
 c:ation, representatives of the Cham
 her of Commerce and the Bridgepor
 members of the State Council of De
 fense, Justice Wheeler and W. R
 Webster.
 Kirk's first statement concludes MT. Russell and the new fuel com
 nlittee talked over plans for the flu ture. Steps will be taken at once t ascertain the coal requirements of tn
 next year and to provide for these MT. Pardy is at present in Florida and MT. Kirk will be the actin
 chairman until his return. Befor 2 leaving MT. Pardy prepared a genera
 plan which the committee will use i itH future work"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
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Then Russell said," Sheehan's statement goes, "Siemon's administra- tion could not be better and he was perfectly satisfied with it in every way and was sorry he was forced to ask him to resig Then Siemon, like the man that he is," said Since han, told Russell that if he had no other reason than that he would not resign and if Russell wanted him busted he'd have to fire him out
 Russell was asked for letter the same day, but as said before" says Sbeehan, '-it has taken him two weeks to get his nerve together" Concluding Sheehan said, 'It was a very peculiar thing that Russell was in Bridgeport the day after the ban quet, because the night before he told Siemon and myself he was in a hurry to get back to Hartford and would take a train leaving some time after Il o'clock He had no idea of stay ing in this city over night"
 When informed of the state ad- ministrator's action, Allen E. Vincent. vice-chairman of the Coal Dealers committee, said, "As a coal dealer am very, very sorry to hear that MT. Siemon's appointment has been re- voked. MT. Siemon has done ex- ceptional1y well. His methods have been excellent and he deserves much praise and commendation- There seems to be a blunder somewhere"
 Russe1's letter to Sinmon reads as follows:
 Dear Sir: I have to advise you that your employment as a member and chairman of the Bridgeport Fuel Committee, dated October IT, 1917, and covered by certificate appointment dated January l, 1918, is hereby re- voked
 ''Mr. Thomas J. Pandy of Bridgeport has been appointed a member and chairman of the Bridgeport Fuel Com mittee to act in your place and stead. I have also appointed additional members of the committee, w. P. Kirk and R. w. Miller, both of Bridge port.
 ''In the absence of MT. Pardy, MT. Kirk is designated as acting chair man and would ask that you kindly turn over to him the files, records and other property of the Bridgeport of fee of the United States Fuel Admin istrator on Saturday, March 9, at lt a. m
 William F. Sheehan, whose office al a42 Golden Hill street, has been occu' pied by the fuel committee since De ceufber, said the new members would have full access to the place.
 MT. Semon was apparently dis heartened when interviewed by re porters. He refused to rake over th'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
DIED

DAELD OHIIDS-In Fairfield, Friday, March 8, 1918, Elizabeth J., beloved wife of Rev. Frank s. Child.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at Sherman Parsonage, Mon day afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 Please omit flowers.
 Interment at the convenience of the family. a* AIEHIN-In this city, March 9, 1918, Marion, wife of William s. Allen. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the undertaking par lors of Rourke & Boucher, 1925 Main street, on Monday, March Il, at S:30 a. m., and from St. Angus tines church at g a. m.
 Interment at St Michaers cem- etery. a"p iEGGE-In this city, March s, 1918, Frederick c. Egge, aged 70 years, g month, days.
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, No. 4S Autumn street, on Monday, March il, at 2:3O D. m. a*p REHILL-In this city, Friday, March 8, 1918, Catherine, widow of John RehilL
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from her late residence, No 2162 Main street, on Monday, Mar 11th at S:30 a. m., and from St Patrick's church where a solemn high mass of requiem will be of fered for the repose of her soul a nine o'clock.
 Burial in St. Michaers cemetery Automobile cortege. a*p GRIFFTN-In New York, March ' 1918, James H. Griffin, husband O Nettie Gutman, aged 49 years, months.
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from his late residence, 27 Bunnell street on Monday, Mar. 11tl at 2:S0 p. m.
 Interment family plot. Lakeviev cemetery Automobile cortege. a" DOLLARD-In this city, March 1918. John Dollard.
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from his late residence, 5 Smith St. ,on Monday, March lit at $40 a. m., and at Blessed Sacra ment church at g a. m.
 Interment St. Michaers cemetery Automobile cortege. s b. HRESHOUR-In this city, March 1918, Mary E., widow of Nelso Freshour.
 Friends are invited to attend tn funeral from her late residence, Nc $50 William street, on Monday March 11th. at s;so a. m., and fror St Charles church at g. m.
 Automobfle cortege. a"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
TAG DAY FOR THE
 SALVATION ARMY

The last lap of the drive to obtain s6, 800 in Bridgeport for the Salvation Army war work was begun this morn ing when over 800 volunteer taggers invaded all sections of the city. Mem bers of the Minute women organiza.- tion and friends began their Labors early and at noon it was predicted that the fund would go lover the top'' by a large amount. In addition to a large number of small contributions one worker in State street this morn ing said she had received several large donations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
COURT CONTINUES
 ROBBERY CHARGES

When William s. Nash. a clerk em- ployed by the Adams Express Co., was arraigned before Judge Bartlett in the City Court today to answer charges made against him by the ex- press company which claims he took two diamond rings from their safe last October, he requested that his case be continued until March 1S, so that his mother may arrive in Bridge port to aid him in his defense. The court acceded to his request and he was held in bonds of S1,000.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
Renew delight in ViCfrOla.

Greatest charm of your Vctrola is with which it's interest is renewed and the great range of enjoyment it offers.
 Each month a collection of records at your mand
 Each month among those records great variety rang ing from song to violin and from comedy to splendid opera Who wonders the firm hold Victrola has upon each member of the family when each member finds it offering something that is truly appreciated and enjoyed.
 Now plenty of new records-and among them two stirring Sousa marches led by the March King himsewho (by the way) is back in the service of Uncle Sam !
 Better spend hour enoyably and proftably in lis tening to of these new records
 When you find one or more you really prefer, How land Sealed record of that identical number yours at price of ordinary record.
 But the Rowland Sealed Record perfect and awless and has been played That insures pleasing and perfect reproduction your Victrola
 If you haven't Victrola longer miss its enjoyable presence.
 Choose for example, Victrola X with $10 worth of records-and pay for it at rate of but $1.50 week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
Lion bicycles $50.

Lion is the Rowland stores own wheel tough and staunch and easy riding.
 Twenty 9 inch frame finished in good colors, with dependable coaster-brake and roller chain drive. Wide adjustable handlehars, solid wide motorcycle pedals good stout comfortable leather saddle with double springs, heavy oil-proof tires.
 It stands hard usage and runs like watch Not heavy-but mighty strong S3O
 Fourth
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
CATCH FUGITIVE CONVICT

Auburn, N. T., March 9-Reynolds Forsbrey, an escaped convict, who broke out of an isolation cell at Au- burn Thursday night, WIS caught shortly before noon today in freight car near Locke, N. Y.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
AUSTR|ANS NOW DISTRUST HUNS:
 MORALE SHAKEN
Soldiers Fighting in Italy When Captured Seem Greatly Depressed and No Longer Possess Cocksure Air of Victory Noted in All
 Soldiers Previously Taken in Drive.
cBy The International News Bureau, Incl

Interesting delghts the crisis through which Austria Hungary now passing afforded by the statements made by prisoners captured on the Italian front Special Core spondent with the British Army in Itay.)
 Depression has laid hold of the Hungarians fighting the Italian front and with depression has dsrus their aes the Germans On the day following the Italian got orders be prepared for three hundred wounded and sick prisoners who to be treated before being to the base.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-03-09
Bridgeport, Conn,
 Saturday, March g.
Ride bicycle; be on time.

Don't let uncertain trolley cars or crowded jitneys keep you from earning full day pay.
 tough to be three minutes late couple of times and lose your bonus
 Bicycle kills any chance of being late Wheel it out, jump and away you to be time and ready for the days work
 Columbia is the best of bicycles and $f5o ready this instant.
 For downright value at small cost-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
GIVE PURSE To
The RED CROSS
Old Trainer Of Fitzsimmonsi
Says Willard Fulton
Bout Not Patriotic.

That the American public should
not allow q championship bout be-
tween Jess Willard and Fred Fulton
ct this time unless all gate receipts
be donated to the Red Cross OF other
war purposes is. the statement OF
Henry Loeb. OF Memphis. Tenn. for
mer manager and trainer OF Bob Fitz-
simmons. who has been visiting FL
Paso for several days last past
Coming. as it does. from a man ac-
quainted with all phases OF the fistic
game. the statement OF lIr. Loeb IS
significant. He calls attention to the
fact that either Of the men would be
able 70 capitalize the reputation they
got from a victory. in the same man
ner as willard has capitalized his
fight with Jack Johnson In fact.
Willard has done nothing else hut
reap from the prowess lie attained in
that battle. says Alr- Loeb, for several
years.
At present. however, his batteries
need recharging. The public doubts
II ne Is the great fighter Of former
days II he is, he may prove il on
Fulton and then proceed, to gather
the coin in again, giving the purse 20
the Red Cross and proving by that
action that he is as anxious 10 serve
his country as the thousands Of box
ers who are serving in the ranks.
Fulton should be quite willing TO do
this.
In case Fulton should win. he. too.
would be able to make a fortune from
the reputation. mr. Loeb says. and,
from the history Of champions. we
know that 70 be true.
on his return home, says Mr. Loeb.
&c Is his intention to start a nation
wide movement TO prohibit the VIII
lard-Fulton fight on the 4th OF July
unless the men give the proceeds 10
their country and in a small way
even up with the boxers under the
coIors.
lIr. Loeb was called here several Z
days ago when il became necessary
TO operate on his son. Henry Loeb. IT..
an officer in the 64th infantry. for ap-
pendicitis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26

fourth inning on Douglas and Elliott
OF Chicago. but when he attempted to
skip in from third shutting phu''
was awake and his pitch to "Rowdyn
obliterated H. Douglas.
Rolie Zeider Of the Cubs was the
player who got two steals on one
start. this odd condition Of affairs
cropping up ia Brooklyn on Aug. 2S.
he went to second safely by way Of
the theft route, was sat on there when
the throw went wild and with every
chance Of being put out II he started
for third cid so and made that bag
in safety. So the official scorer save
him a pair Of steals.
Fred Bailey Of the Braves was the
athlete who tried TO steal second when
there was a man at the midway. The
Washington and Lee graduate did this
in the game OF April II with the Phil
lies This was the contest ordered
played over because kitty" Brans-
field undertook 20 make some new
rules
Hank Gowdy lost four hits because
the same was replayed and 10 seems
only lair not TO include Balley's name
in the list Of the men who have chased
for bag when someone else was
there.
Lots OF braIny athletes have
done this. Bailey - quite likely
to be a National league star this
year He Is about due to show
his real form.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
10 Use astransler.P
Western Union
Protests Game

The Western Union baseball team.
OF the FL Paso Boyland league. has
entered a written protest with presi-
dent SieEal alleging that the over
land team is not entitled 70 a victory
over the western Union players IN
Sundays game because O'Keefe played
with the Overlands before he had been
on the bench three weeks. as pro-
vided by the bylaws OF the league
O'keefe took the place Of Clark on
the Overland team and has not been
on the bench the required time While
president Slegal has given no ruling
in the case. il O'ksefe played in sun
days game, there is but little doubt
that the Overlands VIII not be ac-
credited with a victory over the West
ern Union.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Records Show Stars Often
Caught In Irving To Steal

40. AaAAaAAAa
4 n inevitable and invariahle
"A sequel to the story about the
4 a men thrown out trying to steal
by the catchers IS the tale Of the men
who were stopped. In the National
league Eddie Roush Of the Reds. lead
ing batsman, also was the pastimer
retired oftenest when on larceny
bent Backstops' throws beat him TO
the bag he was headed for on Is oc-
easions. 1t always is the fleet men
who are caught most frequently by
the knights Of the wind pad. the six
other athletes who, with Roush. were
retired more than 20 times when on
thlevinE expeditions all being speed
boys. They were Benny kauff and
Walter Holke Of the Giants Tommy
Long Of the Cardinals, George Cut
shaw Of the Superbas (now Of the
Pirates) and Heinie Groh and Larry
kOpf Of the Reds o. the group the
fastest man is Long. probably. Thomas
A made name for himself as a sprin-
ter at a Southern college before he
ever thought OF playing professional
American league figures for the
men thrown out always show this
Individual to be Tyrus Raymond
Cobb 50 the man who leads the
National in this respect ought 10
be rather proud Of himself.
Pennunt Winners Caught.
The Giants were cut down oftenest
trying 20 steal and they managed 10
" in the pennant. despite this showing
Ihey were victims Of catchers' throws
146 times. The Reds were turned back
on III occasions, the Superbas on 127.
the Pirates on III, the Cardinals on
l18 the Braves on III, the Cubs on
90 and the Phlllies on 79- These were
the men who we're caught 10 or more
times trying to steal;
Caught 25 times-Roush Of Cincln-
natl
Caught "a times-Kauff Of New
York.
Caught % times-Holke OF New
York and Long Of St Louis.
caught p times-Cutshaw Of Brook
Cincinnati.
Caught ls times-aIyers Of Brook
Caught IS times-Fletcher and
Burns OF New York.
Caught II times-Robertsou Of New
York and Carey Of Pittsburg.
Caught is times-Stengel and Hfclz- I
man OF Brooklyn. Stock OF Philadel- I
phla and Miller Of St Louis
Caught IS times-Bigbee OF Pitts
burg.
Caught IA times-Kelly Of Boston.
Pitler Of Pittsburg and Hornsby Of
St Louis.
Caught Is times-Olson Of Brook /
lyn, Rehg OF Boston, Zimmerman Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
Teams From 18th
Put Up Good Game

The baseball team OF the headduar-
ters company. 135th infantry. defeated
the machine gun company OF the same
regiment at Camp Cody by q score OF
3 % Z. Fast work BY the headnuar-
tiers boys was the feature OF the
game. This team. backed BY the con-
pany commander. Capt McClay. IS
making a big try for the reeimentaI
championship. having already won
three successive games
The lineup for the Headquarters
team was Allen. C. Faruram ~
Lusiac. ID: visit. %, Bezanso1. as
bunker. ssi Chase, II, Tyler, eli.
Poster. r.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26

diti0n but has improved considerably
since his last appearance at the fort.
His opponent, Battling Evans. is
ready for his usual WhirlHind milling
As the two box entirely along dif-
ferent lines the bout should be a
gGOd one
Felso. OF the seventh cavalry, and
Dave Jones. fifth cavalry, have both
been training just the same as II they
were billed for the main event
Capt. Wales announced today that
arrangements had been made for
plenty OF good music between bouts
ana the fact that the fifth cavalry
band Is to serve the extras corrobor-
ates the captains announcement The
show VIII begin at 1880 o'clock. The
pavilion is located at the rear OF the
nth headquarters. Fort Bliss.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
PROSPECTS OF WAR TIME TEAMS
SOX OUTLOOK COULD BE BETTER
By JACK VEIocE.

2 EW YORK, March 22.-Clarencs
III Rowland IS liable to find e
4 rather pesky pitching problem
staring him in the face before the
white Sox swing into the stretch in
the coming American league race.
A the soz finished the season
Of 1917 In a blaze Of glory, they
I'D not look Ike a club that
Vvould need 10 make any addl-
tons in the way Of playing tai
eut for 1918. But this has been
fought ITiuter-aud the 1918
season lE something else uEuiu.
The news that Red Faber had been
placed in class j Of the army draft
was blow TO the supporters Of the
HcE- Take Eaber away from Row
lands pitching staff and the Sox
management Immediately faces
problem, for filling faner's shoes is
no easy Job However. FabeE viii not
be drafted al once.
Faber Uncertain.
Should Faber be called. one Of the
second string S0E pitchers viii have
10 come through or Rowland is going
TO De short a first string pitcher
and just as uncertain as Faber's
ability 10 play ban this summer is the
chance that Eddie Cicotte will pitch
the same sensational brand Of BAN
That I'D SO much toward ClinchinE the
old rag for the Six in 1917-
Russell's Arm Bad.
Another blow 20 the Sox pitching
staff is the condition OF Beb Russell
The erstW hile sterling southpaW has
been having trouble with his arm for
two years Before every game he
pllcheo last season the arm had to be
rnassaEed and doped Up with linimeut
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-03-26
THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
An Essay on Thrift.
, By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

HIS is the time thrift everything you giving
at sigh
trench in these
If you have tWentseven ties don't buy
fellow something
ten full suits this
and such Doll times
Three meals day quite healthy
genuine ideals, y0ull get along with three square meals
Don't away every yourself gloom
must keep his spirits gay to make his ba1n boom But it
deed
When brings the baseball the should and then
pretty TO men IS
you eTandsand thron
fellows that really
that's what should
you do-+he consyou
teach he aiser to bhayess