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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
.UNEMPL- L-OYMENT
 BANE OF BOARD
Meeting Called to Consider Means of Keeping Govern
 ment Contracts iE Force.

The local Board of Cancellation and Arbitration, after consulting with Chief Examiner Alpheus Winter, and MT. Hawley representing the Manu- factturers' Association will call a meeting for Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock to consider the best method of approaching the govern ment, so that war work in Bridge port may not be suddenly cut off, throwing hundreds of men and women out of work.
 1t is likely that action will take the form of a communication to the gov ernment, asking that the work be continued, so that factory forces will not be laid off faster than the peace work will absorb them.
 The board has six members, three representing the manufacturers and three the workers.
 Manufacturers, Jarvis Williams, Guy Miller, Willis F. Hobbs. Labor repre- sentatives, Patrick Scollins, David lClydesdale, Samuel Lavft. Alpheus Winter, chairman without a vote.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
IF AMERICAN OWNS
 .IT, ITS AMERICAN
Seized German Ships, and Sequestrated German Fac
 tories, Are All American

The Kiwannis club, of which Fran cis J. Brennan is president, is distri- outing a sign, "No German Goods Sold Here' There is some difference of opinion among merchants and cii- goods. No goods from Germany have come into the country since the de- claration of war. The British block ade had pretty we'll stopped the en- trance of German goods for some years before the United States went in. E. H. Dillon, who is chairman of the Retail Merchants Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, is of the opinion that the situation does not demand the distribution of such signs.
 One merchant takes the ground, though he has no goods of German manufacture, that when an American buys goods anywhere, they become American, regardless of the place of manufacture. In his view of it, to require an American merchant to take a substantial loss, by putting an em- bargo on the sale of portion of his property, would be to weaken America, by so much.
 One citizen, discussing the prob lem this morning, said: "If American ownership doesn't make American goods, what does? Are the German ships seized by America, American or German? Should we sink the ships, or use them? Are the German owned plants, which have been taker by the United States American, o1 German? Should we burn then down, or use them? If the German made goods on the shelves of ar American merchant are not Ameri can, what about German made prop. erty in the home of an American? k it unpatriotic to look at the time or the face of a clock manufactured 1T Saxony or to learn the temperature from the face of a thermometer made in Munich. The average American wishes to be patriotic, but he doesn' | like to be silly"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

 REFUTES ALL! ACCUSATIONS
Denies Them Emphatically Before the Senate Investi-
 gating Committee.
DID HUMBLE PART
 IN KEEPING PEACE
Not a Shred of Basis For Vague Implications As to
 Loyalty.

Washington, Dec. 17.-SamueI Un- termyer of New York, whose name has been mentioned in the investiga- tion of German propaganda, appear ed today before the senate tnvesti- gating committee to answer what he described as innuedoes and implica- tions which made 1t appear that pre- vious to March, 1916, his sympathies were pro-German.
 MT. Untermyer declared he had declined, after getng solicited, to act as counsel for the German embassy.
 T was, of course, always soIici- tous, as were all of us," he said, that a conflict be avoided and tried to do my humble part in my infre- quent meetings with members of the German embassy toward preserving the peace by making them feel that our hands were not turned against them, although I always insisted with them and they knew that I felt deeply that they were in the wrong
 There is not shred of basis for these vague implications. Being of German parentage, although 1t is af' most 8 century since my people set tied in Virginia, it would not have been unnatural under ordinary con- ditions, or in any sense improper if my sympathies had at that time been pro-German. Sentiment was quite evenly divided for a time, due partly to our large German and German American population and to the anti-English feeling in some quar- ters''
 MT. Untermyer appeared at his own request to answer charges made by Bruce Bielaski, of the Depart ment of Justice, that he aided in negotiations for the purchase of a Now York newspaper for furthering the interests of Germany in the war.
 Judge Aaron Levy, of New York, who has been mentioned as negotiat- ing the purchase of L. E. Miller's minority stock in the Warheit, Jewish publication in New York, tes- tified concerning that transaction. He reiterated a statement to the com mittee in a telegram Saturday that he purchased Miller's stock and that MT. Untermyer's connection with it consisted of a loan of S35,O00 He said Miller's statement that he was forced from the publication because of his pro-AlIy tendencies, was "pure fiction" He said that Count Won Bernstorff once recommended Miller as reliable"
 The witness declared that no one man in New York had done more to bring about the successful operation of the draft law than Untermyer. Cross examined by Major E. Low ry Humes, representing the commits teer, Judge Levy said the policy of the Warheit was not pro-German, i but anti-Russian. Ie remained that way until America entered the war, he said. "and then it became terribly patriotic'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
ORLANDO WILL HEAD DELEGATES

Rome, Dec. IT - Changes have been made in the personnel of the Italian delegation to the peace con- ference, which was unofficially an nounced recently, according to the Tribuna. That newspaper says the Italian representatives will be Wit torio Orlando, premier; Baron Sidney Sonnino, foreign minister; Francesca Saverio-Nitti, minister of the treas ury; Leonida -Bergamaschi,
 leader of the reform socialists and minister Of military aid and war pen sions; General Armando Diaz, com mandes in chief of the Italian armies, and Vice Admiral Paolo Thaon di Revel, former chief of the naval staff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
BY SPARTACUS GROUP ABSOLUTEFAILURE Seek to Influence Central Congress to Abandon As sembly for Red Guard. THREE WOMEN IN
 45O DELEGATES Refuse to Admit Leibknecht As Guest or Give Him
 Advisory Powers.

Berlin, Monday, Dec. 16.---By The Associated Press)---The Central Con- gress of delegates from Soldiers and Workmen's councils from many parts of Germany opened today in the building formerly used by the Prus- sian Diet. There were three women among the 45O delegates.
 During the organization of the con gress 1t became evident that the in- dependent Socialists and the Spartacus group were greatly outnumbered A significant development was that none of the important posts in the congress were given to delegates from Berlin
 The Spartacus group made a futile attempt to intinidate the congress. Early in the session a resolution was submitted that Dr. Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg, leaders of the spartacus group, be invited to attend the congress as guests with advisory powers.
 Presentation of the resolution caused a great tumult throughout the hall The followers of Dr. Liebknecht and spectators in the gallery joined in the uproar, which lasted 20 minutes and threatened to result in various fist fights. The resolution then was de- feated, five to one.
 Later while Herr Mueller, chair
 man of the workmen's section of the
 executive committee, was speaking
 the chairman of the congress inter rupted to say: There is a comrade present who wishes to submit Q communication"
 The newcomer announced that he 1 were then gathered outside the Diet building. He read list of demands ; identical with the Spartacus pro. gram, including retention of al | power by the soldiers and workmen'I councils, no national assembly ant 7 the formation of a Red Guard. Thl
 aroused a storm of protest and il
 the general uproar the intruder lef
 the chamber. The 250,OOO workmer
 who he said were outside the build. , ing proved to be about seven thou sand from five factories. whom thu Liebknecht agents had induced to gC t on strike temporarily. In the mean time Dr. Liebknecht succeeded a- l entering the building and made speech to the crowd from a window : Copenhagen, Dec. 1.-The elections
 to the national assembly in the former Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg were
 announced to the congress of soldiers
 and workmen's councils in Berlin a:
 follows:
 Socialists, two; liberals, 16; handi craft, three, and peasant party, one.
 The elections to a national assem
 bly, in the former duchy of Annalt
 which is the first German fedora I state to vote for a constituent body
 resulted today in marked victory fol
 the majority socialists. The socialist
 boiled 92,229 votes against a total O
 ,951 for the combined bourgebist
 groups. In the Reichstag election il n 1912 the socialists had 31, ,465 agains if 36,649 for the bourgeoise parties. ! The increase in the number 0 l. votes was due to the lowering of tn II age limit and the votes of women.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
HUNGARY INTERNS v0N MACkEIOSEN
LIEBK KlNECHT DEFEATED AT CONGRESS
INFLUENZA INCREASES.

Sixty-eight new cases of Span- ish influenza were reported to the Health Department in the part 24 hours. This is the larg- est number of cases reported in any like period, since the de- cline of the epidemic four weeks ago. This makes a total of 6,464 cases in this city since the start of the epidemic.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
SOLDIER HELD ON
 ASSAULT CHARGE
Was One of Three Arrested After Three Fizzled
 Holdups.

Charged with assault and intent to rob, Thomas Anderson, a soldier, of 157 Garfield street, Walter Anderson, ored, IT Lexington avenue, were all held for the February term of the Superior court by Judge Frederic Bartlett, in City court this morning. All three were held in bonds of $500.
 They all gave as their excuse for their actions last night in beating up three different men and robbing them that they had been drinking Anderson, the soldier, said that he got his drink from Cook, who had a supply of whiskey with him.
 The arrests were made by Patrol men Otto Kraft and Frederick Eichel of the Fourth precinct, in Piechiert's cafe, where the trio went after the holdups. The complaint was made by Arthur E. Hunt of 70 Alice street, one of the holdup victims. He was found i by the policemen lying in a dazed e ndition on North avenue near St. Patrick's church. He stated that the three beat him up when they failed to find anything of value on him, and left him lying there.
 About [ o'clock last night Raymond [ Schiller, 1875 Pembroke street, re- ported to the police that he had been held up by three men on North ave nue, and a few minutes later Hunt was found.
 Benjamin Berkowitz of 211 Eas avenue, and Isadore Weinert of tha same address complains a few mo ments later that they had been held up by three men, but succeeded 1T retaining a large sum of money, tn, receipts of the days business in thei1 grocery store, which they had witl them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

From the Presidents viewpoint, it is indicated, there are plain things to be said and he wants to say them and avoid antagonisms because, despite all the points to be cleared up and the wide divergence of opinion which have been expressed as representing public opinion in England and France, he is confident that an acceptable agreement will be reached before the peace conference adjourns.
 While things are shaping up for the great gathering President Wilson Is evidently working out his own plans and for the most part keeping his own counsel. He was exceedingly gratihed with his visit to Premier Clemenceau, which was largely per- sonal affair.
 President Wilson's health continues good. He has completely shaken off the cold which followed him to Flu rope. He Is keeping in the closest touch with affairs in the United States through advices from the White House, from members of the cabinet and the heads of some of the bpeclal war bureaus upon whom ne IS depending for accurate information.
 So far as Is known the President has not selected a director-general ot railroads, and Director General Mo Adoo may hold over until the Presi- dents return.
 President Wilson's visit to Yer sailles today was unannounced ant informal. His idea was to inspec the golf course, which, on advice o Rear Admiral Grayson. his persona physician, he wil& probably visit a often as time perhits. The driver who was unacquainted with tn
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
PRESIDENT ENDS
 OFFICIAL VISIT

Paris, Dec. 17-President Wilson's official visit to Paris closed last night. sThe Paris edition of the London Daily Mail in discussing the presidents re- ception says:
 He has had one of the most re- markable receptions ever recorded a guest of the French nation, although the president has been careful to give his view that in him Paris has seen the representative of the American na- ton.
 Yesterday the ceremony in the City Hall was no formal function given in honor of a distinguished visitor, but a grateful tribute to sister republic i whose aid, arriving so opportunely assured the victory of the allied arms"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
'oli's theatre this evening.

Bridgeport today is in charge of the Four Minute men from all parts Of the state, about 25o having already registered at The stratfeld for the convention being held there this af- ternoon. Among sosle of the more prominent members of thes tate or sanitation listed are M. E. filling of Hartford, the state director; Prof. c. A. Wh9ler- of, Storr|s College, Judge Cunningham of Danbury, Senator E. Peck of Bristol, Judge John R Booth of Danbury. Robert Hirschf1eld of Meriden, Col. Norris G. Osborne of New Haven. W. c. Hungerford of New
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

route, missed the golf course and MT. Wilson saw only the palace, return ing to Paris in time for luncheon.
 Tomorrow night the president will attend the reception to be given by Ambassador Sharp at the American embassy. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Elena of Italy will be received at the Murat residence between five and seven o'clock Thursday evening.
 Today's reception was the last of the affairs arranged wholly by the French government. Hereafter all MT. Wilson's movements will be ar ranged for by his personal staff. His conference with Premier Lloyd George of Great Britain is still indef- mite as to time, but 1t probably will not occur before the end of this week. President Wilson, who Is a keen observer of people and public opinion, is said to have been inn pressed by the hearty welcome of the French people as an evidence of in- terest In the principles he has ex- pressed for the concert of the nations and the preservation of peace. He Is understood to be convinced that there are no differences in principle between the peoples of the warning nations.
 Monsignor Cerretti, papal under sec l retary of state, who Is in Paris on his way to the United States to par l ticipate in the jubilee celebration of Cardinal Gibbons, will call on Colonel E. M. House today to make arrange ments to be received by Presiden Wilson. He will present the Presi- dent with an autograph letter from Pope Benedict and will discuss ar engagements for the visit of the Pres ident to the pope during the Presi. dents stay in Rome.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Paris Monday, Dec 16Aer the conferences he has had and the personal examination he has made into the situation here President Wilson has to understand fully conference cannot get under before the the year. The physical proposition of getting the American conference settled in its offices tremendous job
 President Wilson's visit to the American troops at the front and his review Paris will be out of the bv the Meanwhile the informal conferences, which laying the ground work for the task before peace conference will continue The president is seeking to get acquainted the with whom he is deal so may with the greatest freedom the prob ems arising and develop the personal equaton
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
MACKENSEN NOW
 IN EXPERIMENT

Copenhagen, Dec. 17.-Field Mar shaI Von Mackencen, commander of the German forces in Rumania, has been interned by the Hungarian gov ernment, according to the Az Est of Budapest. The Hungarian govern ment is reported to have informed the German leader that his intern ment was demanded by the Allies
 Other despatches received here from Hungary say that the Rum nians have disarmed and internt the rear guard of Field Marshal Von Mackensen's forces.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
BELGIAN DELEGATES

Brussels, Dec. 1.-The Belgian gov ernment announces that its delegation to the peace congress will be compos ed of Paul Hymans, minister for for eign affairs and former minister in London; Emile Vandervelde, minister of justice and Socialist leader, and Baron van den Heuvel, Belgian min ister at the Vatican and former min ister of justice.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
BULGARIANs REVOLT

Amsterdam, Dec. 17-A revolution has broken out in Bulgaria, according to information received by the Lokal Anzeiger, from Bulgaria by way or Hungary
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Britain, and Judge H. B. Snow of Waterbury.
 Delegates from other towns were met at the railroad station and es- corted to The Stratfeld, where they were registered.
 About 10 o'clock the delegates were divided into two parties and taken in motors were brought to the Bullard Engineering plant and the Lake Tor pedo Boat plant, where they made visits of inspection. At noon they re- turned to The Stratield where lunch con was served. (Continued On Page Two)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Jack Coombs formerly with Brooklyn, accepted President Bakers terms of the Philadelphia Baseball club to manage the team. He will re- ceive S7,000 year and a bonus
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
FRENCH WOMEN

Paris. Dec. 17--several groups or r9rorch woman suffrage advocates have Joined in Issuing manifesto oe- r,anding that the political rights or women be recognized by the govern raent before the next election is held
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
ADMIRAL CASTRO ELECTED

Lisbon, Portugal, Dec. 17-(Havas) Admiral Cantony Castro has been elected president of Portugal in suc- cessIon to pr. Sidonio Paes, who was ossassinated late Saturday night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

William H. Ingersoll of Washington National Director of he Four Men, w. Curtis Nicholson assistant Ma ona Director are guests today of the Four Minute Men of the State of Connecticut holding state convention in this city, They spoke at meeting in the Sratfeld this after noon guests special theatrical performance in 4bnotre
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Secretary of the Navy Daniels will permit 200 prisoners at the naval prison at Portsmouth, N. H.. special leave for the Christmas holidays.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
President Understands
 Delay In Peace Meeting

After Personal Examination of Situation Realizes Why It Cannot Get Under Way Until First of Year-From His Viewpoint It Is Indicated There Are Plain Things to Be said-Pays Informal Visit to Versailles
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
'INCERSOLL, NATIONAL DIRECTOR
 FOUR MINUTE REIN, GUEST OF
 CONNECTICUT ORGANIZATION

Connectcuts Experts in Short Time Oratory Meet in Bridgeport to Celebrate Nearing End of Their Work Service Dissolves Dec. 24-Mayor Welcomes Them to Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17

Ty Cobb, of the Detroit Americans arrived at New York on the Levia- than.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-17
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- cinity: Fair tonight and Wednesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-15
Mrs. M. E. Kirlin Injured By Fall.

Mrs. M. E. Kirlin Injured BY Fall.
Mrs. NJ. E.Kirlin was seriously in
jured last evening about $3.50 when
she accidentally fell through the trap
door at her home and down stairs,
landing on the cement floor.
She was terribly bruised on her
right elbow, left shoulder, hip and
received hard bump on her head.
She found herself unable to rise on
account of badly sprained ankle
but after calling for help for some
minutes and receiving no reply she
managed to crawl back up stairs
and then after resting while finally
reached the top in safety. She was
then suffering intensely and again
called to Mr.. Kirlin who was in the
front shop down stairs but was I'M
able to make him hear her and it was
some time later before he found her
on the floor near the upstairs land
ling. A doctor was Immediately sent
for and after an examination found
no bones broken but it will be some
time before she will be able to be
out again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-15
Bears in the Park.

DIR. and Mrs. G. H. Coulthard to-
gether with the Doctors parents, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Coulthard, of Missouri
Valley, Iowa returned last night from
a two weeks camping trip. They first
visited the Lemhi section and went on
from there through the Centennial
Valley in Montana, around by Hem
RVS Lake and through Yellowstone
National Park.
They were camped near the Canyon
hotel, in the park. During the night
an old brown bear with couple of
cubs made a raid on the commissary
and took most all the choice edibles.
When the elder Coulthard awoke the
next morning, and peeped out
through the flaps of his tent, he
gazed into the eyes of the old she
bear. He closed the flaps of the
tent rather hurridly and armed him
self with a club. The attack was
made with some trepidation but it
was dead easy, after he got her
started" Some experience for a man
who has lived in Iowa all his life"
says DR.. Coulthard.-Idaho Falls
Daily Post.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-15
Brakes Wouldn't Hold.

Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Ned
Irwin drove her car up in front of
the George Richardson, Jr., home on
North Eighth street, to take the fam
lily out to the chautauqua and left
the car standing alone for a few
but the brakes were not
working good and the car immed--
lately started off down the hill be-
fore anyone could get to it and after
humping against a telephone pole on
the way down hill, bending a fender,
and knocking off a door, continued
on it's downward journey until it
reached the new home of William AL
len Jones, when it ran into tree
and stopped. The car was consider
ably damaged.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-08-15
Americas Might-Army Program as
Revealed to Senate Committee by

Americas Might-Army Program as
Revealed to Senate Committee by
Gen. March.
Washington, d. c., Aug. z. Here
are the chief features of the new
army program as outlined today by
Gen. Payton G. March, chief of staff,
to the senate military affairs COM
mittee:
Ninety eight divisions, 92O, 900
men to make up troops obtained
by existing law.
Eighty divisions-3, 100000 men,
to be sent to France
Eighteen divisions-72O,OO men
to be held in reserve in the United
States while additional recruits are
being trained.
An army when completed of 5,OOO,-
900 men, minimum strength.
TROOP movement to France at
the rate of 100000 men month un-
til cold weather sets in, meaning
over 100000 more men abroad be-
fore the first of the year.
An expeditionary force of almost
100000 men in France by January
LIST.