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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
MOST IMPRESSIVE WELCOME LONDON EVER WITNESSED London Papers Devote Most of Space to Wilson's
 Visit. GREAT AND MOVING
 POPULAR OVATION No Foreign Sovereign Ever Acclaimed By So Many
 People.

London, Dec. 27-Lon(on's morn ing papers, having suspended pubH cation since Tuesday for the Christ mas holiday, had to find space today for three days news from the world. Nevertheless, by far the largest part of every paper is given over to Presi- dent Wilson's visit, other news being severely condensed. Throughout the descriptive articles, as well as the editorials, qualification is expressed over MT. Wilson's presence and the peoples joyous welcome, which is declared to have been the warmest tribute to a distinguished visitor that London has ever known. A strain of sympathetic personal greeting runs through all the stories and the writers regard the popular acclama- tions of the President as being ami mated by the same spirit.
 President Wilson's journey was a triumphal procession from the mo- ment he landed" says the Mail, ''and iU was real, sincere affection, and no mere curiosity that brought to his ears the tremendous acclamations of the people of London. There have been more excited crowds here, but never crowds that so fmpressively expressed their warm hearted hospi- tality."
 The Post, which hopes MT. Wilson is convinced of the sincere cordiality of his welcome, admits it doubted whether the people of London would abandon their usual holiday routine to greet a stranger. Expressing grat- iflcation at the reception the news paper says there was not the least uncertainty respecting MT Wilson's opinion of the country which eX- pressed heartfelt thanks and grati- tude to him and his country for mo- ble efforts in behalf of justice and freedom"
 Kings and Emperors arriving as |. Great Britain's guests were never , accorded such a moving popular ovation" says the Chronicle. Be meath the surface, the visit betokens a great deal more than that of the '(Continued On Page Nine)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
BELIEVE GEAR TO BE ALIVE
Claim He is Living in Neu- tral Country With
 Family.

Warsaw, Tuesday, Dec. 24.---(By The Associated Press.)---"There is no doubt that the czar and his entire family are alive. I am positive of this," was the declaration made to the correspondent today by Michael de Tchitatchef, a nephew of General Skoropadsky and who has just es- capped from the Ukraine after a recent trip to Petrograd, Dvinsk, Wilma and Rovno.
 q cannot reveal where the craz is bcause he does not wish it." he add ed He does not care to be bothered and he watns to be left alone. His whereabouts is known to an Allied government It Is in a neutral coun- try. Accounts of his murder at Eka- terinburg were manufactured by Trotsky and Lenine for propaganda purposes.
 Tt took much money and time and also the lives of many officers to ac- complish his escape. Among the off, cers killed was Count Tatichev, the czar's former personal military at tache, who was shot instead of the czar. Documents describing the czar's escape were in the hands of German Consul Koenig at Petrograd who for warded them to Berlin"
 M. de Tchihatchef said the Allies should send an army of occupation into Russia to re-estabEsh a stable government and business conditions.
 He said the cost of living in Russia
 was appalling
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
HELENE HILL WEED SUES WEED ESTATE FOR BALANCE
 ALLEGED HUSH PAYMENTS

Action to recover $1,527.50, claim ed as a balance due on an agreement made with her husbands father, i'll consideration of keeping a certain name out of her divorce action, tried three years ago, has been filed in the Superior Court by Helene Hill Weed of Norwalk, daughter of the late Congressman Ebenezer J Hill, against Nellie S. Weed, executrix of the will of. the late Samuel R. Weed of Norwalk.
 Mrs. Weed has achieved consider able prominence in the public eye through her suffrage activities. At the last Republican convention Mrs. Weed evinced her militant proclivi- ties by standing at the exits of the hall and excoriating the delegates in most uncomplimentary terms because Of the fact that the convention would not insert a suffrage plank in its platform.
 The complaint recites that in Feb ruary, 1913. the plaintiff and her husband, Walter Harvey Weed, were living apart and that there was an agreement she should receive $500 a month for her support and that of her children. She was then con- templating action for divorce upon statutory charges. On Nov. 12 of that year, the complaint continues, Samuel R. Reed, father of her hus- band, agreed with the plaintiff to make good any deficit in payments of the husband, provided that the name of certain woman should not he used in divorce proceedings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
CHOOSE JURY TO TRY MURDERER OF DANIEL E. WALKER Louis Bonjon Now on Trial Before Judge Case In
 Superior Court. INSANITY WILL
 LIKELY BE PLEA During Incarceration Com mission Has Examined Prisoner.

Insanity at the time the act was committed will be the defense of Louis Bonjon, now on trial before Judge W. s. Case and jury in the Superior court for the murder of for mer Alderman Daniel E. Walker at the latters cafe the night of Septem- Der last. This is indicated by the questions asked of the talesmen by counsel for Bonjon, Judge W. H. Com ley, Jr., and I. Cohn. States Attor- ney Cummings is conducting the case for the state.
 Three of the first five talesmen ex- amined were accepted for the jury, the remaining two being challenged by the defense. The jurors accepted were Andrew Whitelaw, of Darien, 53 years old, superintendent of an es- tate; Horace R. Nash of Norwalk, 5S years old, master plumber and water commissioner of that city; William D. Corbitt, 33 years old, of Newtown employed in a button factory in that place.
 All Of the talesmen were asked if they had prejudice against expert testimony, and if they were pre- 1 judiced against the use of liquor. Il is expected from the line of question ing by the defense that they will claim Bonjons mind had become i'm paired through the use of liquor anG that he did not know what he was doing at the time of the killing.
 The crime for which Bonjon is be ing tried for murder in the first de gree took place the night of Sept. in Walkers cafe. There had been Z disturbance in which Bonjon haC been engaged, and the proprietor Walker, led Bonjon into a rear room A shot was heard and Walker wa! found with a bullet through hi: head. Bonjon was indicted, ant pleaded guilty.
 1 During his incarceration in the jail Bonjon has been examined by { commission selected by attorneys fol the state and defense. Their. re
 port has not been made public, but i
 Is said to be that Bonjoa is legall!
 sane and responsible for his actions
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

At Buckingham Palace before the luncheon President Wilson, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Sec retary met in one of the rooms of the Presidents suite before a cheer full, open fire. It was an entirely in formal conference intended to de- velop the most intimate aspects of the situation. The President did a great deal of the talking, and it was said afterward that nothing develop ed to show that any substantial diff ference in principle or in fundamen- tals existed.
 The discussion ranged about the freedom of the seas, the league of nations and the attendant proposi- ton of the reduction of armaments. None of these subjects was discussed specifically or by itself, as they are considered inseparable in the final analysis, so the first purpose of the conference was to develop what may be. the difference of opinion to the point where they may be clarified.
 There may be an inkling of the re- suits attained at today's conferences in the addresses which President Wilson will deliver tomorrow in the GuiIds Hall and on Monday at Man chester. About all that can be said at this time, it is indicated from American sources, is that the Presi- dent found the spirit of accommo- dation and open minded considera- ton which he expected.
 Today's conferences are considered as undoubtedly the most important proceedings in the peace conference negotiations with the exception of the actual deliberations at Versailles. The President is represented as quite confident the ground work for the further proceedings in Paris will be laid before he departs for England
 The Presidents plans for return ing to France next Tuesday are not fully matured. The results of to- day's meetings will determine wheth- CT it will be necessary for him to re- main to continue the conferences.
 Premier Lloyd George, accompan- ide by Sir Maurice Hankey, secre- tary to the committee on imperial
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

of the ruble which is circulating in Germany in greater profusion than the present economic relations with Russia warrant. The bankers are said to have solved the mystery since the exchange of wireless com pliments between Hugo Haase of the Berlin government and Adolph Joffe, recently the Russian representative here.
 Berlin was quiet today except for noisy Spartacus demonstrations in the Tiergarten. Dr. Lebknecht and Deputy Ledebour addressed about ten thousand persons in the Tiergarten, after which the crowd marched to the Brandenburg gate to the former royal palace to demand the over throw of the government.
 In aG@.tion to the damage already l reported in Tuesdays fighting, the ! cathedral is badly scared by ma chine gun fire and one of the marble | columns forming the background of | the monument of Emperor William l. was completely destroyed by a | battery.
 The correspondent inspected the 1 interior of the red palace and found 1t had been damaged heavily by shell l fire. The former royal apartments had been transformed into a revolu- 1 tionary habitation and signs of con fusion and neglect were everywhere In the private dining room of the former emperor the correspondent saw the bodies of five sailors killed in the fighting. The palace ostensi- bly, Is under the protection of the revolutionary government as Ina
 tionaI property but 1t is doubtful
 whether the authorities have an!
 control over the hundreds of sailors and soldiers quartered there.
 Eestimates of the number of dea( vary from 12 to 60. That a grea
 number were not killed is considered
 remarkable, in view of the extent O
 promiscuous shooting by both sides
 Unless the government prohibits ; public ceremony, the burial of tht sailors killed in the fighting will b' made the occasion of a mammou demonstration by the Liebknech } party.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

defense, arrived at Buckingham Palace at 1O:S0 this morning for conference with President Wilson. The day was dark and rainy, but a big crowd had arrived before the premier.
 MT. Wilson was astir early this morning and was busy with his sec- retary. There were a number of American callers, and the Duke of Connaught and Sir Richard Her schell visited the palace before the arrival of the premier. A. J. Bal four, secretary of state for foreign affairs, walked over from the foreign office to attend the conference be- tween MT. Lloyd George and the President.
 The company invited to meet President Wilson for the luncheon arranged to be held today at Pre- mier Lloyd Georges residence com prised a small gathering of elder statesmen, the personnel including the leaders in the last and the pres- ent government and the heads of three of tfle political parties, con- SeFNdllNSy lEDcFdI anu ldDOF.
 The luncheon gave occasion for the first visit by former Premier Asquith to the premmier's official residence since the liberal leader resigned his office.
 The Presidents conference with Premier Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Balfour lasted until nearly 1:30 o'clock, when the conferees left in separate motor cars for the pre- mier's residence in Downing street. The premier passed out the palace first and about 5000 persons who, de- spite the rain, had gathered to see the President, gave MT. Lloyd George a passing cheer.
 President Wilson, accompanied by Sir Charles Gust, the Kings equerry. followed. His car proceeded slowly and the people repeatedly cheered him as the car passed down the Mall to- wards the official residence of the premier. The President smiled, bowed and lifted his hat.
 It was 1:40 o'clock when the Pres ident drove up to No. 10 Downing
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
EXISTING WAR CONTRACTS
 WILL RUN TO APRIL, SAYS
 CROWELL, ASST. SECRETARY

tive. The reference to Waldo c. Bryant, chief of the District Ord nance office follows Secretary Crow elPs explanation of the War Depart ment's plans of cancellation. He writes:
 "In endeavoring to meet this situ- ation, the Ordnance Department has so arranged its program for cancella- ton as to permit such tapering off of the war work will make it possi- ble to extend that process through the winter and to April 1. After careful consideration, it has been determined to adhere to this pro- gam. Indeed, at the conference, when it was made clear what the program of the department in fact provided for, there seemed to be gen eral agreement that 1t was laid down i on sound lines, but the question was raised as to whether or not certain of the manufacturers were apply
 ing 1t in a way to avoid the least dislocation of labor"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

Berlin, Wednesday, Dec. 25.---An eleventh hour compromise with the revolting sailors by the Ebert-scheide- mann section of the government ap- parently saved Berlin from an ex- tremist Christmas today. Later re- ports from Berlin are that the Spar tacus faction still is the cause of trou- ple). The sailors gained more than they sought and will remain in Der lin as part of the republican soldiersi guard.
 The compromise provides that a di- vision of troops from the western front under Lieut.. Gen. Lequis, which was sent to Berlin by Field Marshal von Hindenburg in response to an ap- peal by the government, will retire and leave the capital under the pro7 lection of two volunteer policing or- ganizations which are dominated by the extremists. The sailors against whom the soldiers have been antag- onistic, are known to be under the special leadership of Georg Dedebour. who was one of the representatives of the sailors in the negotiations yes- terday with the Ebert -Haase govern ment.
 The sailors igree not to participate fin any future revolt against the gov ernment.
 The settlement between the sailor! and the government does not satisfy the Vorwaerts, which expresses hope that the sailors will subordinate themselves to the government ant show themselves good republican soldiers. Theodor Wolff, in tn Tageblatt, thinks the government equalization leaves the impression that 1t Is steering a rudderles course. The removal of the troop under Gen. Lequis, he says may b. interpreted as the temporary elimin alton of the only agency of law ant order on which the Berlin bourgeois z had set its hope.
 The Lokal Anzieger announces tn formation of society for the pur pose of combating Bolshevism. Tn correspondent is informed that at recent meeting of Berlin bankers on of the questions considered seriousl was the problem of fixing, the statu
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
Al NEW CASES
 OF INFLUENZA

In the past 24 hours Al new cases of influenza have been reported to the Health Department, making a total of 6,656 cases reported to date. In the same period two deaths have been reported from this cause. This makes a total of 594 deaths from in fluenza in Bridgeport.
 Dr. Walter H. Brown, health off, cer, stated this morning that the mortality rate is not higher at the present time than at the start of the epidemic, and that figures are lower if anything.
 Dr. Brown said that the result of the epidemic will be that deaths from respiratory diseases will be above normal in Bridgeport this year. There will be more deaths from tu- berculosis, bronchial troubles, and pneumonia than for a number of years past.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
STRANCEST NEWS
 FROM CITY HALL
Public Works Department Asks For Less Money,
 Breaking All Records.

A decrease of over $130,000 is noted in the 1919-1920 requisttion CT the Department of Public Works over last years requisition, accord ing to the papers filed with City Auditor Bernard Heating today.
 The grand total of the two dis tricts for the coming year is set at $214,665, of which $23,25O is for the First district, and $191,4 ,416 for the Second district This includes main tainance of bridges aggregating s41, ,5O5 as against $38,917.46 for last year.
 The Recreation Board also filed it's acquisition with City Auditor Keat- ing today and the one for the city hall maintainance was handed in. The former asks for S50,330, as against $27,1O0 asked last year. The l increase comes as a result of public bathhouses and new equipment.
 City Clerk J. Alex. H. Robinson wants $12,194 for city hall. This is a slight increase over the 1918 requi- ! sition. An additional $500 is asked for building repairs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
DEMAND PREMIER EBERT RETIRE
Spartacus Faction Would Also Depose His
 Cabinet.

Berlin, Thursday. Dec. 26.--(By The Associated Press .)---The Spartacug faction late today still was in control of the offices of the Socialist news paper Vorwaerts, which were forcibly taken possession of by members of the group on Wednesday night. Chief of Police Eichhorn, however, had promised the editors that the invad- CTS would be elected by six o'clock tonight.
 The seizure of the newspaper was suggested during the demonstration at the palace on Wednesday, when Dr. Karl Liebknecht and other radi- calls delivered speeches. The demon strators followed the Red Guard to the printing plant, which was unoc- cupied, as the day was a holiday
 After the seizure, volunteer com positors responded to call for skilled men and several of these started up the linotype machine. spartican writ CTS provided copy for hand-bills which were issued under the caption Red Vorwaerts." Meanwhile the red guards had posted sentries at the doors and windows to repel invaders
 The hand-bills contained a report of the demonstration and explained the seizure of the newspaper, which was declared to be warranted under the new law iEOrn with the revolution" ," The newspaper was also referred to as "a lying dog" and "a reptile whose poisonous teeth are now about to be puIled.'' The retirement of Premier Ebert and Herr Sheidemann and their intimate colleagues was also demand ed.
 Frederick Stampfer, editor of Vor- waerts, called the attention of the cabinet this morning ho the raid and demanded the government take prompt action to release the news paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

Assistant Secretary of War Bene- dict Crowell has written the Bridge port Chamber of Commerce in re- gard to the cancellation of intuition factory contracts in this city which he concludes by saying, "The matter will be taken up by Mir. Bryant the District Ordnance Officer, with a view to giving the labor employed as possible for the plan of gradual re- duction, and avoiding the letting out of large numbers of employees at the same time. insofar as the pro duction processes of the various plants will permit. I fell sure that Mir. Bryant will welcome any infor- nation or cooperation that you can afford him"
 Secretary Crowell's letter came as a result of Justice George W. Wheeler's presence at the conference on the labor situation recently held in Washington. In 1t he expresses appreciation to the Chamber of Commerce for sending a representa-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
BOLSHEVIKI WANT
 PEACE TERMS

London, Dec. 27.---The Allied gov ernments, since Christmas, again have been approached by the Bolshevih government of Russia regarding terms of peace. These do not differ from those put forward by M. Litvinoff the former Bolshevik ambassador at London. through the Norwegian gov ernment in November.
 The proposals have met with no re- | sponse, as they emanate from a gov ernment which is not recognized by the Allies. The whole Russian ques- ton at present is under discussion among the Allied governments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
TO CHOOSE JOINT
 COMMITTEE

Havana, Cuba. Thursday, Dec. 26.--- Leaders of the conservative and lib- eral parties met here late today and agreed to appoint a joint committed to begin work immediately in an eff fort to harmonize as quickly as pos sible their conflicting interests.
 As a. result of this exchange of views, it is declared, messages are to be sent immediately to former Presi- dent Jose Miguel Gomez anG' OresteS Ferrara. former speaker of the house of representatives, both of whom are in the United States, asking them to return at once to this country to form that part of the committee to be named by the liberal group
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

From December 1913, to May 14. 1914, Walter Harvey Weed defaulted payment under the agreement, the sum amounting to $1,800. Motion for divorce was brought May 15, 1914, and decree was granted. Since that time Samuel R. Weed paid $500 on account. He died Feb. 4, 1918, and although the claim has been presented to the executrix, it has been disallowed. The amount now due is $1,527.50 with interest from December 1. 1915. Damages of S2,000 are claimed.
 The Weeds are prominent and wealthy residents of Norwalk, and the divorce action attracted consid- erable interest when 1t was tried here.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

London Dec. 27-President Wilson's conferences today with British statesmen described in American quarters having been very satisfactory The President spent than three hours before Premier Lloyd Georges luncheon in most intimate discussion with the Premier and Foreign Secretary Baour at Buckingham Palace going the general aspects of the fourteen points of his peace program.
 The whole discussion general The President continued the discussions with the British statesman at the luncheon Downing street and later resumed them Buck ngham Palace. Much progress made in making clear phases of the Presidents points, principally the question of Rriti
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27

Berlin Thursday Dec 26-As result of todays debera- tions is believed in quarters, the majority socialists will retire from the cabinet the independents in full control of the government.
 cabinet secret the greater part of the day. The leading independents the also in conference and this gave rise to that Hugo Haase the leader of the independent socialists would be called to ganze a government
 The crisis is likely to continue for day two and may meet with unforeseen solution. Today passed quietly in Berlin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
Plans Continue For
 Parade of Unemployed

The machinists continue to make tentative plans for monster parade of the unemployed. Resolutions de- fining the form of the demonstration were prepared at a meeting last night, and will be submitted to the vote of a larger meeting tonight The matter of obtaining a permit for the parade will be taken up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
Soldiers Will Is
 Offered For Probate

The last will and testament of Pri- vate Edward Martin of this city, kill ed in action while fighting on the French front was offered for probate to Judge Paul Miller today. The estate amounts to $1,2OO and is to be shared equally by Jennie Martin and Katherine Doyle, sisters of the dead soldier. Both are residents of this city.
 The late Private Martin executed the instrument before entering the service Jennie Martin is named executrix.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-27
LUNCHEON FOR MRS. w1Lsol!.

London, Dec. 27-Mrs. Wilson was entertained at small luncheon party today by the Countess of Reading. The guests included Mrs. David Lloyd George, Mrs John W. Davis. wife of the American am bassador, and Mrs. H. H. Asquith.
 Other guests were Miss Benham Mrs. Wilson's secretary; Viscount- esses Harcourt and Erleigh, Lady Wiser.-.n. Lady Aond and Miss Bonar Ls~-