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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
FORTY-ONE NEW
 CASES REPORTED
 IN NPAST48 HOURS
Influenza Seems to Be Gain ing Strength-Large x
 Number Today.

While Health Officer Dr. Walter H. Brown does not think that there will be any recurrence of the Spanish in- huenza epidemic in this city, the fact remains that Al cases have been re- ported to the authorities in the past two days. The number is nothing to become unduly alarmed over, but it is the largest record for a two-day pe- riod that has been reported since the epidemic started on its final decline.
 For the 24 hours ending at o'clock this morning 20 new cases were re- ported with two additional deaths Cases now total 6,255 and deaths 544.
 It Is expected that the isolation hos pital for the care of influenza patients will be closed at the end of the week, but Dr. Brown said today that plans could be changed at a moments mo- tice. According to the health auth critics there is nothing to indicate 0 serious outbreak of influenza at the present time, but Dr. Brown said that the people of the city after the eX- perience of early this fall, should pre- pare themselves for all emergencies and take the utmost precaution in protecting themselves and others.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
SENATE OPENS DISCUSSION OF
 PEACE TERMS

Washington, Dec. 4-General dis cussion of President Wilson's l 4 peace principles was started in the Senate today by a speech of Senator Freling- huysen, of New Jersey, Republican. advocating a resolution he had intro duced calling upon the President to make a public declaration interpret ing principles.
 Senator Frelinghuysen said the Presidents 4 principles were open to various interpretations, and added:
 ''The President should not on be- half of the American public, make radical proposals until he is sure that they are endorsed by the people"
 Senator Walsh of Montana, Demo- crat, declared lack of criticism until recently of the Presidents 14 terms had justified general belief in their acceptability Senators Knox of Penn sylvania and Poindexter of Washing ton, Republican, sharply dissented.
 During the debate, Senator Borah of Idaho, Republican, introduced a resolution providing for publication of the peace terms as soon as agreed upon and for open discussion during consideration of the treaty in the Sem ate
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
 GOVERNMENT HAS
 DENIED REPORT

Paris, Tuesday, Nov. 5-The royal Montenegrin government has issued a s statement denying the report that King Nicholas has been deposed.
 The statement points out that the Skupshtina has no constitutional eX istence. and that the only body having authority of making any pronounce ment as to the sovereignty of the state is the national parliament. This body, it is said, cannot meet at present, many members being confined in Aus trian prisons or living abroad.
 My deposition was but straw cast to see which way the wind blows, " said King Nicholas of Montenegro to Matin representative yesterday. '1f a meeting was held at Podogoritza, (where the Montenegrin national as sembly ia reported to have met) ] have not the slightest news of it. A meeting such as that could have been held only under the shadow O. bayc' nets. A legal pIebiscite is not carried out by armed force. That is why consider what has passed down there 1 as being without importance"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
ALLIED FLEETS TAKE TEN MORE
 HUN WARSHIPS
All Merchant Vessels and Ships of Black Sea Fleet
 Held at Sebastopol.

On Board the British Destroyer Tilbury, sebastopol, Wednesday, Nov. 27-(By the Associated Press)-The Allied fleet of British, French, Italian and Greek war vessels has taken from the Germans ten warships, Including smaller craft in the harbor here. The Russian dreadnaught Colia is now un- der the British flag. Five destroyers were apportioned among the Allies, the British taking two, the French two and the Italians one. Four sub marines, all German, were divided between the French and British.
 All the remaining warships and merchant vessels of the German Black Sea fleet will be held here.
 There are about 1000 German troops in Crimea. They have re- many by the way of Triest so as to avoid a repetition of an incident three weeks ago at Odessa, German soldiers going to Constantinople were attacked by hostile citizens and some were killed.
 The Germans are now allowed to proceed to Crimea to Odessa and thence to Nikalayev on their journey back to their native country.
 SebastopoI is governed by a coali- ton committee of workingmen, mer- chants and professors. The people want to establish. Crimea as a self governing state with it's capital at Simferopol, under the federal repub- lie of Russia.
 Armed workingmen maintain or der in the city at present, but the committee in charge fears disorders after the departure of the German l troops and the Allied fleet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
MOODY HEART IS FILLED
 WITH GREAT FEAR

London, Dec. 4.---William Hohen- zo1lern wears a dejected appearance, according to the Telegraph's corre- spondent at Ame1pngen, Holland, who says he has talked with some one who has come much in contact with the exile"
 This person is quoted, as follows:
 '"The former emperor wore an air of relief when he arrived at Ameron- gen. But that soon vanished. Even his cheery wife cannot now rouse him from moodiness. The former empress Is really something of a heroine and tries to make her husband look on the bright side of things, but in vain. The distinguished fugitive has terror in his heart"
 Herr Hohenzollern keeps more and more to himself and constantly is less inclined to go about. The correspond ent says his informant took him to an unfrequented place from which an unshaded window in the castle was visible. Pointing to the window, the gentleman said:
 "The former emperor sits at that window writing as though against time, hour after hour, sheet after sheet, often all the forenoon and all the afternoon"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
INJURIES FATAL
 TO FINBONITCH

Mike Finbonitch, B years of age of Hollister court, died at the Bridgeport hospital early this morn ing as a result of injuries received yesterday when he fell from the rear of a truck owned by the Huber Ice Cream Company directly in the path of a trolley car. He was employed by the ice cream company.
 The accident occurred on the Strat- ford avenue bridge and Finbonitch was dislodged from his stand when the auto swerved slightly.
 H was taken to the Bridgeport hos pitaI by Dr. F. Keegan in the emer- gency ambulance suffering from three broken ribs and internal in juries. It was thought at first that he would recover.
 Coroner John J. Phelan will hold a hearing on the case either late this afternoon or tomorrow morning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
TREATMENT OF
 WAR PRISONERS

Amsterdam, Tuesday, Dec. 3-Ma- thias Erzberger opened the first sit ting of the German commission to investigate the treatment of war pris- oners on Monday, according to Der lin advices received here.
 "The task of the commission" :" Erzburger is quoted as having said, will be to prove the new govern ment of republican Germany is re- solved to proceed ruthlessly against anyone treating prisoners contrary to the orders of those in authority or i.l violation of the laws of humanity"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
NO PEASANTS
 REVOLVING
 IN RUMANIA

London, Dec. 4-No confirmation has reached official Rumanian quar- ters in London of the recent German report that Bucharest was burning and that the peasants had revolted in Rumania.
 The latest official news show that Rumania is quiet and that the Ger man evacuation is proceeding regu- larly. The remobolized Rumanian army and allied troops are occupy ing various points In accordance with the armistice. Constanza, the prin- cipal port on the Black sea, is in the hands of British troops.
 The court and government have not yet returned to Bucharest. The new cabinet, under General Coanda. has dissolved parliament and orhered new elections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
SENATOR KELLOGG ADVISES LEAGUE. TO COMPEL PEACE. League of Nations Favorite Theme For Two Thous-
 and Years. BELIEVES TIME
 HAS NOW COME International Alliance to Maintain Peace Now
 Desirable.

Washington, Dec. 4-Creation of a league of nations to maintain peace not a super-governmen to dominate and interfere with nations internal affairs but a world tribunal for arbi- tration of international disputes with enlightened public opinion large factor in enforcing it's decrees was ad- vocated by Senator Kellogg of Minne- sota, Republican, in an address today in the senate.
 Senator Kellogg expressed regret at what he characterized as the lack
 of disposition of President Wilson to
 deal more frankly with the people
 and the senate regarding his views On problems coming before the peace | conference.
 Pointing out that a league of na- tions to stop all wars had been a
 'favorite theme for discussion by be- | nevolent publicists and statesmen for two thousand years" he said it's fail- ure to date need not be discouraging | and that public sentiment has advanc-
 ed until an international alliance for
 maintenance of peace now may be considered feasible.
 ''I believe the time has come" he 1 said, ito try to establish a league to prevent war and to enforce peace, which may not be entirely prevents- l tive, but, backed by a world public
 sentiment, will have a tremendous | influence toward maintaining just and
 equitable relations between nations
 and preventing the horrors of war"
 But I am not in favor of an inn | practicable, I might say, an impos- i icih 1 of the dreamer and the womb of the | far distant future. No league of nations can succeed unless it is or i iginated in and sustained by an hon est public sentiment of the peoples involved, and unless the govern
 ments joining in such league are re- | sponsive as the people. These con- ditions exist today to a greater ex- | tent than ever before.'
 Regarding President Wilson's action
 on peace questions, Senator Kellogg said:
 T deplore what seems to be the | disposition of the President not to 1 take the American people into his | confidence, especially that body of i the supreme legislative power of the
 nation, the coordinate treaty-mak>
 ing body-the United States Senate.
 So far as possible, we should know
 his views upon the difficult problems which must be settled in Paris. I
 would have the world informed as to 1 the progress of the negotiations and 1 the principal issues involved from 1 time to time between nations sur rounding the council table. It IS 1 only in this way that a healthy public
 sentiment can be expressed and a
 peace arrived at which shall meet
 the judgment of the civilized world
 (Continued On Page Eleven)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
UNOFFICIAL WORD
 CARTER GLASS TO
 SUCCEED M'ADOO

Washington, Dec. 4-Word went around unofficially on the House side of the capital today, that Representa- tive Carter Glass of Virginia, chair man of the banking and currency committee, had been chosen by Presi- dent Wilson to be secretary of the treasury.
 An announcement was expected during the day from Secretary Tu- multy, in New York seeing the Presi- dent off for Europe. MT. Glass is un- derstood to have been in conference at the White House last night just before the President started for the train.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
PRESIDENT EXPECTED TO GET NEWS OF
 NEW SECRETARY or TREASURY LATE TODAY
After Wilson Stepped Ship It Was Virtually Sealed Even Army Officers of High Rank Being Barred-Many Noted Persons on
 George Washington.

New York Dec 4-Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States sailed today for Europe to participate of five representatives of he United States to the peace confer be held in The transport George Washington got under way at 10I5 a. m.
 Prior to President Wilson's departure today for Europe attend the conference became known that he de- temned against miliarism in form. The crushing of Prussian marism part of his plan for the future peace the whole world the President eel according to persons who conferred with him the transport George Washington before it sailed
 As the George Washington swung into the North River voyage unprecedented in American history President and Mrs Wilson stood the flying bridge the highest point to- which passengers could climb An army band the played lover There"
 With the President waving his hat to cheering throngs aboard river craft which crowded by the George ngon turned her head towards the shortly after 1O3O o'clock As the big liner strengthened her the president a salute of H guns hunderd from the transports guns which during than of war had served to defend thousands of American soldiers from German submarine attacks.
 The big ship backed than half way the river before she turned and when two desroyers and tug took her In escort for the trip down the bay the witnessed by multitude of persons crowng roofs upper windows New York yrapers and piers both sides of the Hudson.
 The tug took position directly ahead of the George Wash ngon stopping all CrOssream traffic and clearing ward quarantine while the destroyes ranged along either As the fleet started down the bay squadron of arpanes ecued series of daring loops above the Presidents ship
 The liner and it's convoy steamed sea with the George Washingtons band playing martial airs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
CUMMTNS MOTION
 UP TOMORROW

Washington, Dec. 4.-Action on the resolution of Senator Cummins of Iowa, Republican, proposing that a Senate committee be sent to Paris for the peace conference, was postponed until tomorrow by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee today after an executive session to discuss the reso- 1ution and hear Senator Cummins in it's behalf,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04

A wireless telegram Is expected to he received by the President late to- day from Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, announcing the acceptance or rejection of the treasury secretary ship by the man to whom it has been offered. He is believed to be Repre- sentative Carter Glass of Virginia, and his decision Is expected to be made known today. With the trans ports departure today 1t was dis closed that Secretary Tumulty had been very anxious to accompany the President, but that he sacrificed this desire by yielding to the wishes of the President, who believed MT. Tumul- tvs presence was needed in Washing ton.
 On the train trip from Washington extraordinary precautions were taken . by the secret service. Captain John J. Henry and his entire Washington staff accompanied the President. Meanwhile two hundred secret ser
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
PRESIDENT WILSON SAILS FOR FRANCE
GERMANY MUST PAY.

London, Tuesday, Dec. 3-An the nations represented at the Inter-Allied conference here to- day may be regarded as in agreement with the policy of Lloyd-George as to compelling Germany to pay to the limit of her capacity. The allied repre- sentatives were also agreed on the proposition of bringing to trial those responsible for out rages on humanity during the war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04

responding to your very kind invita- ton to address the Bridgeport Cham Der of Commerce I want to seize the opportunity to lay before you the re- lations which our public school sys- tenn must bear to the period of recon struction which is upon us and to cer- tain features of that period which must be approached by means of the education of the masses, because it is wholly impossible to approach them in any other way.
 Continued On Page Three)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
FOR LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

Berne, Tuesday, Dec 3-Dr. Wid- mer of Wofngen, introduced a reso- lution in parliament today inviting the Swiss government to immediately approach other neutrals for the pur- pose of jointly establishing the claims and rights of neutral nations at the peace conference. particularly relativA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
COMMEND AMERICAN TROOPS.

Washington, Dec. 4-The behavior of American troops aboard the steamship Persic, when she was tor pedeed last September :, is com mended in letter from the British admiralty, addressed to Admiral Simns and made public today by the War Department
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
WAR SAVINGS SALES.

Bridgeport is keeping up her splen- did record in the sale of War Savings Stamps. Yesterdays sales amounted to s7.41S.36. The st:te sales aggre- gated $74,343.95. Up to date the city's grand total is $1,S51, ,135.73 and the states total s14,341, ,S90.23.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
MORRISON FAVORS MORE
 STATE MAINTENANCE FOR
 SCHOOLS OF CONNECTICUT

Henry c. Morrison chairman of the State Board of Education, addressed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon today, upon the best methods of over coming illiteracy in Connecticut.
 He advocated more men teachers, state contributions to schools, and the disciplining of young men in the schools effectually as he believes they have been disciplined in the army.
 F. J. Kingsbury off1ciated as toast master. The attendance was excel lent. MT. Morrison said in part: "In
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
FIXING RENTS.

The matter of rentals for the government subsidized dwellings erected in Bridgeport will soon be determined. Tentatively it is probable that these rents will range from about S22 to about $32 a dwelling.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
.LAPLAND WITH
 1,7S7 TROOPS
 IS DUE TODAY

New York, Dec. 4-The British transport Lapland, carrying 1,797 American troops, has reported by wireless that she would reach this port today. Three other transports also carrying returning troops, are expected to reach here this week. The Lapland left Liverpool on No vember 22. She was due to arrive here on Sunday. She communicated yesterday by wireless that she ex- pected to reach her dock early today.
 The Orca, which left Liverpool the day after the Lapland, also sent word by wireless that she would reach New York today, but did not expect to dock until tomorrow. Both vessels bring American troops. No word has been received from the Minnekahda and the Cretic, both of which sailed from Liverpool on November 22.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
GERMAN GENERAL HEADQUARTERS TO BE DISSOLVED Soldiers and Workmen's Council Decide to Arrest
 Won Hindenburg. SOLDIERS DESTROY
 FLAGS AT ESSEN Hugo Preuss Says New Government Needs En-
 couragements.

Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-The Soldiers and Workmen's Council at Leipsic has decided that German general head quarters shall be dissolved and Field Marshal von Hindenburgh arrested, according to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin.
 Berlin, Tuesday, Dec. 3.---By The Associated Press.)---Soldiers return ing from the front have torn down the flags at the post office and railway stations at Essen, according to re- ports received here, and exchanged shots with delegates of the Soldiers Council.
 Berlin, Tuesday, Dec. 3.---By The Associated Press. )---Hugo Preuss, secretary of the interior in the new German government, in discussing with the correspondent the prgress of the revolution today, said:
 We are obliged to rear democracy on the foundation bequeathed us by the old system, which now is gone forever, provided it is not restored through external forces. But the at titude of our enemies, as 1t now pre- sents itself in some new aspect every day. permits the observation that they are treating us just as if William III. still were on the throne. Many brave German democrats now are shaking their heads, wondering whether the exchange of systems will really bring us the blessings of de- mocracy so ardently championed by President Wilson. We need encour- agement, and lots of it."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04

vice experts had thoroughly examined 'he George Washington and the loy- atty of every officer and seaman on board was absolutely proven.
 After the President stepped aboard the ship virtually was sealed, even army officers of high rank being barred. George Creel, chairman of the committee on public information, 'who did not go aboard at the time the President did, was obliged to exert official pressure in order to be allow ed to go aboard.
 The George Washington carries many noted persons on this voyage.
 Besides the President they include Secretary Lansing and Henry White, former ambassador to France and
 Italy who with Colonel E. NJ House and General Tasker H. Bliss, both al-
 ready in Europe and the President constitute Americas delegation to the peace conference: Real Admiral H. S (Continued On Page Eleven)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04

Paris, Dec.4.-Havas-W Amer ican troops entered Treves yesterday the German revolutionary committee tried to get in touch with them, but the commander of the forces in the city refused to grant an interview.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04

All wounded Americans in England will be home by Christmas except about 800 cases which cannot be moved.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
Woodrow Wilson Begins Voyage Unprecedented In COunty's History; Steamer Left Pier Al 1915

Prior to His Departure It Became Known That He Goes Determined Against Militarism In Any Form Humility Anxious to Accompany Pres
 ident But Remained Home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-04
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Generally fair and colder tonight and Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-16

forces which support government, and
began parleying with the enemy for
terms Of peace Making dramatic
Of determined purpose to
! ield none of the rights Of the peoples
who looked to the existing govern
ment Of Russia for protection, For
eign Minister Trotzky played Ger
manyis game Of duplicity upon the DIP
lomatic chessboard as directed until
the latter tired Oh the mock proceed
ing. having achieved its purpose, and
abruptly declared the farce at an end.
Having performed his part OF the con-
tract, Trotzky. without shame, ADAM
,loned Russia to its fate, and ordered
oisbandment of such military forces
as had continued under arms. He
asked nothing, and Germany, bound
tv no semblance Of treaty obligation,
NAV now enter the vanquished coun-
trv as a conqueror, unhindered in its
cxactious only as self-interest may
dictate restraint.
In so far as socialism in its free
determination has had the power to
Influence events, it has proven itself
the base betrayer Of civilizations
dearest rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-02-16
ACCUSED OF SHOOTING
Quarrel Over the Affections of Man
Alleged By Police to Be Cause OF
Attack By Woman on Rival.

Petersburg. Va, Feb. 16.-Car-Ie
Hubbard in under arrest for shooting
Josie Adams, a neighbor, and alleged
rival in Pocahontas. The two women
arc said to have been on bad terms
for some time over the affections of
4 man friend. Wednesday evening the
police say that the Hubbard woman
used her pistol, two balls, from which
took effect-one penetrating the back
and the other the arm. After the
shooting the pistol was thrown into
the river In the Police Court Thurs
day the accused was committed
for trial in the Hastings Court.