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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Berlin Editor Hopes Allied
PeOpIe Will Force Peace

Berlin, Dec. 12.-Commenting on
Chancellor Won Observation-Disclosures
speech in the Reichstag. DR.. Theodor
Wolf, editor Of the "Tageblatt," says;
ave greet the step Of the Teutonic
allied governments and shall believe
il correct and desirable, even though
il should develop that the govern
ments OF enemy states are not yet
ready TO dam the stream OF blood
which has flown through Europe for
two and half years.
III the opposing governments should
decline the peace oyertures or disdain
them as a sign Of weakness and suffer
ing the people will once more ask them
selves the question whether they are
not being driven senselessly and with
out urgent need to new sacrifices to re-
newed massGcres.
The German people, IL their oppo-
nents' answer is negative, VIII sec
clearly that 1t is their duty to bear
their heavy burden, or even heavier
burdens. as long as there is no posi-,
bility of agreeing upon acceptable and
sensible peace
DR.. Wolff declares that it will be
impossible to reach a final verdict re-
garding the step Of the Teutonlc gov
ernments until their proposals for
peace conditions are known. He ex-
pressed the belief that it is only
natural that the anneXationists, as well
as their opponents, will withhold
Judgment for the present, and thinks
that there will be wide diversity OF
opinion regarding the conception OF
the Chancelllor's words, guarantee of
the existence, OF the honor and the lib
erty OF evolution" of the nation.
He believes, however. that the en-
tire programme of the Central Powers
has not yet been revealed pro-
gramme which the Entente can learn
Of IL it desires TO do so.
die Pos" treats the peace oyertures
in an exceedingly pessimistic manner,
declaring that there will be anything
except willingness in England 10 rec
ognize Germany's requirements. The
newspaper warns Germany's enemies
that "if you refuse Germany's hand
you will soon feel her fist with in
creased force"
Ii adds that the overtures show a
superfuity OF neutral offers on behalf
Of peace "They don't need TO mix in
matters any more" says die Post"
"The negotiations can begin imme-
diately and directly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Ready for War or Peace,
Hollweg Tells Reichstag

Berlin. Dec. 70 (bv icireless 70
So,niUe).-ChonccYor ron Beth
mann-HoHreg's speech IN The Re'chs-
tao to-day on the offer Of terms Of
peace and Us reception there are re-
ported By the Overseas Ne~s Agency
0s foiloiCs:
Chancellor Won Bo.hmsnn-Hollweg TO-
day announced TO the Reichstsg that
Germany, together with her slles'
conscious Of their responsibility be
FOR. God. before ,hcir own nations
before humanity had proposed this
morning 70 the hostile powers to enter
on peace negotiations.
Members Called from War
Practically all the members Of Par
lament answered the unexpected sum
mons. Many had been called from the
front. The crowded house and thronged
galleries listened in attentive silence
when the Chancellor rose for his
peech.
The Chancellor first outlined the ex-
.raordinsry political situation, and
then, insisting upon the achievements
OF the Central Powers, made an an
nouncemcut which possibly may be the
turning point in the war. which for
more than two years has held the
world under its spell. The Chancellor
said:
"Thc Reichstag did rot adjourn for
d long period, but fortunately, left it
20 the discretion OF the president as
60 the day of the next meeting. This
decision was caused by the hope that
soon happy events In the field would
be recorded, q hope fulfilled quicker,
almost, than expected. ] shall be
brief, for actions speak for them
selves
Position Was Serious
The Chancellor said that Rumsna
had entered the war to roll up the
German positions in the East and those
II Germany allies. Al the same time
The grand offensive on the Somme had
ss It's object 10 pierce the German
Western front. and the renewed Italian
attacks were intended 20 psralyze Aus
tris-Hungary.
"Ihe situation was serious" the
Chancellor continued, but with Gods
help our troops shaped conditions 30
as 10 give Us security which not only
is complete but still more SO than
ever before.
"rhe Western front stands. Not
only does 1t stand. but in spite of the
RUmanian campaign DO is fitted out
with larger reserves Of men and ma.
,crisl than IL had been formerly. The
most effective precautions have been
taken against all Italian diversions.
Conquest of Rumsnia
and while on the Somme and on
the Carso the drum-ire resounded,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

I'd Si,zerlandtbat is of the states protecting German IN
forests in hostile foreign countries The Chancellor transmitted
70 them note and asked them to bring to the knowledge Oh
the hostile governments. - ..
In the note the allied Central powers propose -
enter forthwith on peace negotiations The propositions "
nv ~ for such negotiations are according to their firm be-
lief appropriate for the establishment of lasting peace
"The governments at Vienna, Constantlnope ana soma
transmitted identical notes. and also communicated WIN the
Hov See and all other neutral powers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

ed. Likewise the accredited representa-
tlves Of the remaining neutral states
IN the four capitals were acquainted
with this proceeding for the purpose
.of informing their governments.
Austria and her allies by this step
have given new and decisive proof OF
their love Of peace IL is now for their
enemies TO make known their views be-
fore the world. Whatever the result
Of it, proposal may be, no responsible
ity can fall on the Quadruple Alliance
even before the judgment seat OF lt,
own peoples, If 1t ls eventually obIlgeu
TO continue the war;
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

late editions of the evening newspapers
comment sarcaStically on the German
peace offer. The Evening News" says
that inasmuch as the Germans nave
obtained their maximum OF plumber,
and as "the avenger in the shape OF
Llovd George is about to iniiiet PUNISH
ment." Germany now desires to make
peace.
One of the members or the House OF
Lords. who is prominently identlfed
with the League to Enforce Future
Peace. to which President Wilson and
Viscount Grey have given approval
said:
"The question Of present peace rs an
entirely different question from secur-
ing an arrangement for the mantle
nance Of future peace. Germany mas
chosen an unfortunate moment Tor pro
posing present peace. She probably
thinks that her successes IN Kumahla
make the preSent moment suspicious
but. on the contrary. British puollc
opinion is Just now deeply aroused by
the German atrocities in the deports-
ton of BeIgians and French under cir
cumstances of incredible cruelty.
There will be no prospect of peace
while German Zeppellns make RAIDS
over London, killing women and ehll'
dreu in an unfortiiied city, and while
deportation Of the defenceless pessan-
try Of small countries is kept up. The
stopping of such conditions will do
more 70 have peace proposal FAVOR
ably received than any boast or victory
in Rumania."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

and while on the Somme and on
the Carso the drum-Gre resounded,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Russia Hardest Hit

Senators known to be friendly 70 tne
cause of the Allies pointed out that
the terms as reported would bear ter
ribly hard on Russia, while the extern
sion Of Teutonic power in the dlree-
ton Of India is believed to be sum-
cient to prevent Great Britain froi"
ever agreeing to these conditions.
The extension of Austria's territory
i'm the Balkans would mean the death
blow to Italy's aspirations in that
quarter. while France would emerge
from the war drained of money ana
men. with a foe more powerful thau
ever. and without the prospect. shou!d
a future war ensue. OF being aided bY
as powerful group of allies as sac
nov has.
The re- toratlon to France OF that
portion of her country now in the
hands Of the Germans and the with
drawal Of German forces from BEL
GUM would rot deprive Germany OF
anything she really wanted, it was
pointed out By these Senators, VINO
constitute much the stronger group IN
the upper house. Not that Germany
might not like TO have the port OF
Antwerp in Belgium. but she realized,
they said, that Belgium and conquered
French provinces would remain thorns
in her side, just as Alsace and Lor-
raine had been since 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

sent TO further sacrifices without hrss
seeing what can be done toward peace
The three men who started the var
the three foreign ministers, trey
Delcass6 and Sazonoh, have now re-
tired from their Offices. Perhaps their
successors arc not Of the same opinion.
zone thing this offer will accom-
pl;sh. even II it is not accepted. IL
viii establish definitely what we are
all lighting for. Germany has an
nounced that she desires no conquest
only protection. II the Allied govern
N. nts refuse even to confer, they at
least will have to explain to their
pcople and TO the world what they are
after and why they are not Wiling 70
discuss the subject of peace"
While the belief of Senators ana
REPRESENTATIVES,, particularly those OF
the committees having charge OF IN
lernatioaal affairs, was generally tnat
the Allies would never consent TO the
details Of the reported terms, there
was strong belief that this move
might result in negotiations leading
TO peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13

while the Russians launched troops
against the Eastern frontier OF j ran
sylvania. Field Marshal Won linden
bure capturcd the whole Of Western
Wailachia and the hostile capital OIL
Bucharest, leading with unparalleled
genius the troops that in competition
With all the Allies made possible whs'
hitherto was considered Impossible;
and Hiudenburg does not rest. NIL
tary operations progress. BY STROKES OF
the sword At the same time firm iouhua
tions for our economic needs nave DEC"
laid. -,. 81,
"GreAt stocks Of grain, victuals. OIL
and other goods fell into our manu- III
Rumana. Their transport has DeguIl;;
In spite of scarcity, we could nave llNtu
on our own supplies, but no" our s"4e
~ is beyond question &c., L.
"To these great events on land, he
roic deeds of equal Importance are
added by our submarines. The spec
inc Of famine. which our enemies IN
tended TO appear before US, now pur-
sues them without mercy
Failed TO Exhaust Germany
"Wben. after the termination OF the
FIRST year of the war the Emperor sd'
dressed the nation IN pubic appeal
hc said: Having witnessed such erea1
events my heart was hlled with awe
and determination
s,Neither our Emperor nor our ma
ton ever changed their minds III ms
respect. Neither have they now. ne
cenius and heroic acts OF our leadeIs
have fashioned these facts as hrn as
iron. If the enemy counted upon me
WEAKNESS Of his enemy, then ne was
deceived. eua
The Reichstag, by means Of the ma,
tional auxiliary war service law he'peu
IN build a new offensive and defensive
bulwark in the midst OF. the great
struggle. Behind the fighting army
.tends the nation at work the gigantic
force Of the nation. working LOT the
e1Tbe empire is not a besieged fort
reSs. as our adversaries imagined, but
one gigantic and firmly disciplined
,..r,,n with inexhaustible resources. That
~ tLo German Empire, which IS firmly
and faithfully united with It's brothers
IN arms. who hare been tested IN battle
under the Austro- Hungarian, Turkish
and Bulgarian flags. Our enemies now
ascribed TO us a plan 10 conquer the
whole world, and then said we were
making desperate cries Of anguish for
peace.
Fight for Free Future
But not confused by these asseTva-
lions. we progressed with firm decision
and we thus continue our progress al,
WAYS ready 10 defend ourselves and
febt for our nations existence, ior
its free future, and always ready for
This price TO stretch out our hand iot
"Our strength has not made our cars
deaf 10 our responsibility before God,
before our own nation and before hu-
mainly. The declarations formerly
made by US concerning our readiness
FOR peace were evaded by our adyer-
saries. Now we have advanced one
STEM further in this direction.
con August /, 1914, the Emperor had
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-13
Not Worthy of Reply,
Says Northcliffe Paper

London, Dee. l3.-The Daily Mail,
organ OF Lord Northcliffe, which led
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
FORMER ALMSHOUSE INMATE is
HEIR TO $50 600 OF ESTATE
Giles Gregory Nindfal Through Ne
phev's Wll-AIore Than Score Years Old

:, ,I,c,,+ 4,iss will nor 7 RI him He
- l.a - TO- t,iltla ,1;,nb
9 - 80 49,
fou coote o'i, 91y - 60 -
= ~,
t e., a. af+a e oaede bis money
tTao., - ~ 49, 1uter +bere was
1890 =, ~ F,atta,.s tSa nc he snent
most of his time hunting and fishing,
a-,d 1ecl,is,ee aftar HE money He was
60 :. ...,.a IIo,,.z1 was
49, li IN res on
49, TS,,,.sas, - Ii+4la niacass Of land
- eo1l-s +tl,t hod 70 work
go IN tic record IF them there
80 LITTLE m oran dunn book
- 10 - s;.o,,1,d IN 11is nocket
= al down there the names,
"a . ,,,so,,1'ts. and when the interest
l5,,a eIerxt11ine And thew
AZ So l,a I.zae queer about his inter-
~ -. 9' Tf : ea11a, No : 91z,o1trine hard
and doing his best for his family Hem
~ Ii1ee ss not xuo,111 scratch his in
,,.,,e+ ff ~, I5++1a hook yvI1eT it come
-, If +I,e falIar was no good
tten cant of tina, Interest money
IooIed 80 big to Henry as a dollar
would to most folks. kind of queer
+ba+ 1,s1, Henry was
ny ssg t;li do VIII, NV money now
1,,,a .-of + welI-what would YOU
49, S,,,s,,soss,,,. ISJo,, was 80 and had
aVeFVthinR YOU Want0dE on just
aim 10 set around and take it easy,
Svonlfln,t vol? a man can't wear
b,It er,oIfe1, clothes I'd keen his back
warm. can he? Il And he can't eat but
ins+ enough to fill his stomach,
SoIass hes hog i've got an Z
100 ana I'm INST eoin, to set here
and enIoy II. Ohly-I am goin' to
-, III l,,9.,-+o, ,io,ars aftey- his I've
slvvays liked ,em. Now I'm goin'
- bava aar,s DO Won gness NV
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07

Down in the Norwalk alnshouse'
= while ago. an old man named Giles
Gregory who has been there eight
years, awoke one morning to find that
ae had fallen heir to $4,000. left by
his nephew, Henry Green He51s o.
years old, and the story of how he IS
enjoying his sudden prosperity is told
interestingly by a special writer for
the New York World. who says:
When Henry, Green's estate came to
be administered a few weeks ago, 1t
was found that the quiet deaf. ratl1T
er solitary man who lived in the mod
est house on franklin avenue and
found his recreation in hunting and
fishing, was more well-to-do than peo-
pie had supposed He left almost
800, 900, mostly in savings-bank de-
posts and small mortgages He al
so left viii, dated April Is, 1905, of
which the beneficiary was his wife.
Cornelfa Green If she survived him
and did not re-marrys the entire es-
tate was to be hers Otherwise. it
was to 90 to the heirs at law
Though Mrs Green died in 1905.
Mr.. Green left no later will behind
him. So when the document came
to probate the heirs at law inherited
There proved to be just two. of them
Mr. Green's aunt. Mrs Sherman
1dorchouse Of Georgetown, aged SO,
and Giles Gregory Of 1.-THE Norwalk
alrsshousei
How would it feel to be raised over
might from indulgence to affluence !?
what would a paupeH do if you drop-
ped $50. 900 in his lap2 Having long
wished for authentic Information on
those points n went up to Norwalk to
find Giles NCrcgory and ask him For
be Was the only person I had ever
heard Of, outside a book. who had
if1<,fs
It was gray. dark, piercing wins
ter's day. and when my long quest
endedAat a trim farm house in the
strawberry Hill section far outside
the busy little city, found Giles
Gregory's big rocking4ch air, we'll
stove filled with glowing coal
It had to be a big CHAIR to hold
him. but he was not hudd1ed in it,
nor did he hug the stove. He was
not the sort of old man. who needs
TO hdddle through wea kpess or
through chill Big franl ed, spare
and sineVFy. he looked good score Of
years younger than he was. His gray
eyes were clear still. and they looked
at me with Yankee shrewdnesss and
Yankee wElinlsica1ity They gave no
Indication that the brain behind them
had been unduly e1ated by the ro-
mantle aftermath of Henry Green
old will.
How did it SEEM. he ECHOED me.
to wake up and find I had half a
hundred Thousand dollars. when the
day before hadn't a cent? How
90 you think it would seem Sup
posin' it happened to your D kind
OF surprise you. wouldn't it Well
was kind Of surprised
Was in ely way expecting some
thing out Of my nephew Henry.2 No,
was not He'd never said nothing
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
CANYONS

William Clark of Hurlbutt ST. has
returned to his school duties in South
Norwalk.
Miss Mary Emma Nichols has been
confined to her home with an attack
of grip. Her niece, Mrs Henry F.
Co1eburn, who has been caring for her
has returned to NorWaIk.
Rev. H. D. Appenzeller will be alb
sent from his pulpit next Sunday,
having been invited to assist at re-
-vival meetings being held in Provi-
uence, r. L Rev. Henry E. Wing
will conduct the services here.
Nelson s. Hurlbutt has been i'll
with the grip for several days and
unable to attend to his office duties
in South NorWalk.
VIM. U1Iey returned on Tuesday
from a ten days visit with friends in
Atlantic City and New York.
Mrs. Fred Toquet of >Longmeadow,
Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
U.C.T. COUNCIL
PLANS A MERRY
XMAS TREE PARTY

The local branch of the United
Commercial Travellers is making ex-
tensive prepare 4 IN for their sixth
annual Christm Tree celebration
which is to be held in Odd Fellows
hall. Broad street, on Saturday, Jan.
8. An Interesting program is being
arranged
The regular meeting of the council
will be held at 80 in the afternoon
and this will. be followed by turkey
dinner for the members, their fanil-
les and other guests, at p. M
Santa Claus and the Christmas
Tree, which will be the main attrac-
ton for the children is scheduled for
8 o'clock Dancing will begin at 9:3O
for the remainder of the evening.
The committee in charge of thekcel-
ebration are planning to make it
noteworthy event and all indications
point to- an unusually large attend
ance- An orchestra will provide
music for the dancers and viii also
play during. the progress of the din
ner. Several other entertainments
for the occasion, to amuse the old
and young. are being prepared
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
FAIRFIELD COUNTY NEWS
Leaped From Car.

While riding along the Darien side
of Springdale. Tuesday, Frederick
DoId of Port Chester was suddenly
forced to jump for his life as his Chal-
mers roadster, of 1913 model, burst
into flames beneath him. The car
backfred and the flames, which
spread rapidly to the gasoline tank,
had enveloped the car before the driv-
er realized that it was afire. The ma
chine was totally destroyed.
An investigation of the fire which
Tuesday night destroyed the dwelling
house owned by Joseph Lachman, but
unoccupied, with loss of 81, 800, indi-
Gated that the fire was of incendiary
origin. The place was insured for
$4,000.
Elect New Rabbi
Rabbi A. Grinspan, of Brooklyn, N.
Y, has been elected as rabbi in charge
of the Danbury synagogue. The COM
mittee which elected Rabbi Grinspan
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS
IL feverish, bilious, constipated,
give fruit laxative
at once

DON'T scold your fretfu1. peevish
child. See if tongue is coated. this
is a sure sign it's little stomach. liver
and bowels are c1ogged with sour
waste. -
When Hstless, pale, feverisf, full of
cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally, has ston-
acIlache, indigestion. diarrhoea, give a
) teaspoOnful of california syrup of
Figs and in a few hours ali the foul
waste, the sour bile and fer7nentfng
food passes out of the bowels and Won
have q well and playful child again.
Cnndren1oye this harmless fruit lax
alive, and mothers can rest easy after
giving it, because it never fails to
make their little .insides'' clean and
sweet
Keep it handy, Motherl A. little
given today saves sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine Ask your
druggist for 50-ccnt bottle of Cali
3prnta Syrup of Figs which has dfrec-
ffons for babies, children of all ages
and for grown-ups plainly on the bot
tie Remember there are counter
feits sold here, so surely look and see
that yours is made by the California
Zig Syrup Company Hand back
with contempt any other fig syrup
ADV,
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
MUKDEN CENTER OF
FRICTION BETWEEN
JAPS AND CHINESE

Peking, Jan. 7-Yukfchi Obata, the
first secretary of the Japanese Legal
ton, will leave Pekfng in a few
preparatory to taking up the post of
at Mukden. Mr.. Obata
has been in charge of Japanese af-
fairs in China for many months, as
Mr.. Hioki has just returned from a
long vacation in Japan. During the
Japanese-C Chinese negotiations last
spring concerning the twenty-one de-
mands, Mr. Obata was Mr.. Hioki's
able lieutenant, and is regarded by
Chinese officials a forceful and
effective diplomatist. His transfer to
Mukden is a decided promotion.
That important railway Junction
point in Manchuria is the center of
much friction between the Chinese
and the Japanese. The Japanese sec
ton of Mukden is a new section ad-
joining the railway station and is still
in an embryonic state. The japanese
have built many modern structures in
that portion of the city for the use
of banks, railway offices and Jap
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07

anese industries. However. the
Chinese have steadfastiy held aIoof
from the city and cling to the an
cient Manchurian settlement several
miles away from the Japanese por-
ton and from the railway station.
Mr. Obata was educated at the I'M
periaI University in Toxic, and serV-
ed as Japanese consul at Tien-tsin
before coming to the Legation in
Picking While acting as chargs
d affaires in October of this year, he
was the spokesman for the Entents
power when the request was present
ed to the Chinese government that st
postponed the rnonarchial movement
lest the peace of the Orient be af-
fected by the abandonment Of the
republic at this time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-01-07
Adella sturges.

AdeIla Sturges.
clifford Hanford and wife are
spending the week in South Nor
walk. Mr.. Hanford has been suffer-
ing from an infection in his ear and
foot, but is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Charles Lockwood of Ohm
stead's Hill is under DR.. H. P. Mans
fields care, with rheumatism in her
neck and shoulders and is very i'll.
Miss Helen Sturges entertained a
number of friends on Thursday in
honor of Miss Gussie White of Dan
bury. Those present were Mrs. Kate
Thomes Miss Ruth Themes and Miss
Jennie Scott of Rowayton, Mrs. Fred
Sturges and son of Georgetown, Mrs
Meehan of Redding and Mrs. Sam
uel B. Sturges and daughter Jean, of
Weston.
Mrs B. F. Brown and son, George,
are slowly recovering after an attack
of bronchitis and grip.