1. Cream together shortening and sugar in mixing bowl.
2. Add salt and eggs - blend
3. Add milk and baking soda alternately with flour.
4. Stir in rhubarb and candy sprinkles.
5. Pour batter into a 9"x13" greased pan.
6. Sprinkle on topping.
7. Bake in moderate oven (350) for 45 min.
8. Mix topping in bowl and sprinkle on cake.