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New-York tribune., 1918-12-11

cold. No more damning indictment o.
the German school and university -vs-
TEN is needed"
Professor Forester, another of Els
ner's choices, Minister to Berne, vas
hooted at the beginning of the war by
Jingo Munich students attending his
lectures and was compelled to seek
refuge in Switzerland.
The revolution seems to have had q
SOLDERING effect on the Bavarian off
Gals. None of the traditional bureau
cratic arrogance is shown by any off
cial or semi-official in the places |
visited. A Prussian official in the
Deutsche Bank, who held q job in
Italy. said: II hope to return to Italy
as soon as peace is signed. I suppose
you don't hate US as you formerly did,
as we have driven out the war lords
and have now become republicans.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
1iFFANY & Co.
FINEST QUALITY PEARLS
FOR ADDITIONS TO NECKLACES

be something to tanglc his footsteps
and trip him. He will find it difficult
to break through.
"Women ought to be interested in
the terms of peace for the simple rea-
son they do not want new war that will
send their husbands and children into
the conflict again. The question l put
to you is of importance-what peace
terms will bring lasting peace and
prevent new wars ?"
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
Readjustment of Postal
Employees Pay Proposed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1O-Creation Of
Congressional committee to deter
mine a readjustment of salaries of all
postal employees, including postmasters.
is proposed in the postoffice appropria-
ton bill for 1920, reported today to
the House. Other provisions would
make permanent the salary increases of
10 to 20 per cent given last year to
most of the employees, authorize exten-
sion of house-to-house delivery service
in all communities adjacent to cities
having city delivery, and authorize sc
per cent increase of clerk hire allow
ances at third class postofices.
The measure would permit the use of
81, 600 for purchase of airplanes for
extending the air mail service and ST.
10000 for experimental motor truck
marketing service
The bill carries $3.50, ,657, SIT, or about
S2,0O0,0o less than the 1919 bill The
departments estimates were reduced
more than $9,OO0,OOO.
In the 1918 fiscal year postal revenues
exceeded expenditures by S19,626, ,774.
after deducting all losses, the Postmas
ter General reported to the committee
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
y. S. Holds Tinoco Is
Usurper, Declares Polk

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.--A confiden-
tial statement of the American gov
errment's reasons for Withholding rec
ognition from the Tinoco government
of Costa Rica was given by Acting
Secretary of State Polk to-day to the
Senate Foreign Relations sub-commit-
tee investigating the question.
Among other things, Mr. Polk is un-
derstood to have given detailed infor-
nation concerning representations for
recognition by the United Fruit Com
pany and other interests.
The State Department refused to
recognize Tinoco when he became Pres
ident nearly two years ago because
he came into power through revolu-
ton, and neither his election to office
since nor the alignment of his gov
ernment on the side of the United
States in the war has brought about
a change in the departments attitude.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11

places on Unter den Linden urn, r.;d.a
oy order OF the Ebert-Haase Cabinet.
All exits of the hotel were guarde d
oy troops and the premises were
searched on the strength of rumors
'hat plotters were concealed there. In
one of the large apartments the raid.
ers found twenty-five men suspected
OF completely in Fridays raid.
among them were Baron Rheinhaben.
former Prussian Minister Of Finance
and the younger Prince Hohenlohe.
"A number of students were found in
'he room. The entire party is under
detention. Three hundred guns which
were found in an adjoining room were
selzed. Count Matuschka, one of those
alleged to have been involved in Fri
days disorders, has not vet been ar
rested.
The leaders in the attempt to arrest
the committee, according to an an
nouncement yesterday were William j.
Martin, Baron Rheinhaben and Ma
tuschka.
Martin, who is known locally as an
american, has been living in Berlin
since the outbreak Of the war and is the
founder of the League of Truth. Pos
ing as an American, Martin on july
1915, placed a wreath, with which was
an American flag bordered in black. on
the statue of Frederick the Great.
Proves To Be German Subject
James w. Gerard, the American Am
oassador at that time, compelled the
authorities to remove the wreath by
threatening to remove it himself if his
request was not complied with
Later Martin was compelled to ad
NIT that he was German subject.
Martin allied himself with the German
anneNationists and proved a constant
source of embarrassment to the Ger
man Foreign Office, which tried to sup
press him, but was blocked by his pan
German military protectors.
Matuschka is young officer who
held post in Lithuania until the rcvo-
luton.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
Former Kaiser
Is Said to Have
Tried Suicide
Leipsic ''Tageblatt" Reports
Member of Retinue Was
Wounded Saving Master
Writing Story of His Life
Deposed Ruler Wants Auto
biography Used in De.
fence if He Is Put OH Trial

LONDON. Dec. 10.-William Hohen-
zollern. the former German Emperor,
has attempted to commit suicide, fol-
lowing mental depression. according
% the Leipsic "Tageblatt," which is
quoted in a Copenhagen dispatch to
ne Exchange Telegraph Company. A
member of the former Emperor's reti-
nue. who prevented Herr Hohenzollern
rom carrying out his intention suf-
cred g wound, it is said.
The former Emperor has had several
interviews at Amerongen with two
German experts on international law
with whom he discussed his personal
position, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to The Express" These ex-
perts arrived and left Amerongen in
rather mysterious manner.
Writing Autobiography
1t is understood, according to the
dispatch. that Herr Hohenzollern is
writing his autobiography and a his
tory of his reign. He will explain his
attitude before and during the war, it
is said. The book, which will be long.
IS intended for publication, or if its
author is tried before an international
tribunal may be read as a part of his
defence.
Since his formal abdication William
Hohenzollern has shed his uniform
and appears regularly in civilian
clothes about his retreat here as do
the members of his suite, says an
Amerongen telegram to The Associated
Press. The encourage has been re-
duced in numbers to eighteen for him
self and the former Empress.
The City Council at Spa, says
Paris dispatch, has documentary evil
dence proving that Dutch general
came to Spa to met the former German
Emperor before his flight into Holland,
according to the "Matin." 1t would
appear therefore, that his reception
and that of the Crown Prince and
suite at the Dutch frontier was "a
mere comedy" the newspaper contin-
ues.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
Eisner Says
He Is Against
B0lsheviisn1
Bavarian Premier Declares
He Favors Dictator if
Nominated by the P People
By J. c. Segrue
NeD York Tribune
Spectdl Gable Serrice

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MUNICH, Dec. GA sentinel. smok
ing a cigarette and loosely holding his
rlne, guards the door of the Bavariln
Foreign Office. He good naturedly ex-
amlned my papers and then sent me to
the office of the Prime Minister and
forelgn Secretary, Kurt Eisner, whose
attendant was just ordering the Pre-
mler's supper of sausages, sauerkraut,
bread and beer, which the minister of
social reform invited me to share.
had two conversations with Eisner,
who forcibly struck me with his wide
outlook and moderation. Eisner said ::
ours is bloodless revolution. l
was always opposed co Bolshevism and
Shall continue to be so. We don't
want chaos and terror in Germany"
What about a dictatorship of the
proletariat?"
Let People Name Dictators
II believe somewhat in dictators. but
they must be nominated by the people
and not imposed upon them"
Asked about the food situation, Els
nor replied: II don't think Bavaria is
facing starvation. We will be able to
hold out until next spring by exercis-
ing the utmost economy"
Members of the Soldiers and Work
mems councils complain that.Eisner has
not hesitated to choose for collabora-
*ors men outside the extreme Socialist
movement. The Minister of Finance
Professor Jaffy, is a Socialist of the
highly intellectual type and is begin
ming to win the confidence of the
Munich business world. He is be-
]iever in the socialization of industry,
but is prepared to act in such matters
as an instrument, not a dictator, of
democracy. He mentioned to me that
the youth of Germany has taken very
little part in the revolutionary move
ment.
The great upheaval has left them
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
Prince Mas Declares
Allies Oppress Germany

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 1O.-Prjnce Max
imilian of Baden. the former Imperial
German Chancellor, has issued state
ment, in which he refers to "the un-
heard-of oppression which the enemy's
lust for revenge and fever of victory
have inflicted upon the fatherland," ac-
cording to Berlin news agency tee-
gram to the Dutch newspapers. "By
the imposition of humiliating armis-
tice conditions" the former Chancel-
lor declares Germany's enemies are
"menacing the foundations of our ma
tional life"
Prince Macmillan urges that Presi-
dent Wilson bear in mind "his given
word" regarding q just peace and a
league of nations.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
German Government Would
Build Planes for Next Wal

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10.-Decision of
airplane manufacturers in Germany to
turn their plants to making furniture
has led to a protest from officials of
the German government, according to
advices reaching Washington to-day
through official channels.
The point was said to have been
made that in order to be ready for the
next war Germany must replace the
airplanes which she is required to turn
over to the associated nations under
the terms of the armistce.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11

re took his post in the government on
Llebknecht's insistence.
Secretary Barth's speech was re-
celved with shouts of disapproval and
demands that the building be stormed
and the person of the Secretary
seized.
The crowd finally quieted down,
however, and Dr.. Liebknecht advised
his followers to content themselves
with showing their determination by
crying, Long live the social revolu
toni"
A dramatic sequel to Fridays at
tempted arrest of the executive COM
mittee OF the Soldiers and Workmen's
council occurred to-day when the Hotel
bristol, one OF the more fashionable
New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
Joffe Admits
He Aided Plot
Of German Reds

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New-York tribune., 1918-12-11
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Comprising a variety of
sport and knockabout
hats too large and diver
slhed to list. Fabrics in
clude tweeds, cheviots,
homespuns and novelties.
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Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
TREACHERY OF HUN OFFICER ON
 BATTLEFIELD

With the American Army in Field, Oct. -(Correspondence of the As sociated Press)-An instance of cowardly treachery on the part of captured German officer who had been wounded and who had been offered help by an American officer is told by Lieutenant Edward Nichols, of Ja maica, N. Y.
 After. the last big drive of the AL lies in August, Lieutenant Nichols was placed in charge of a company of soldiers whose task it was to clear the field of American dead and wounded. Although his duties did not require him to aid the German wounded on the field until the Americans were dis posed of, Lieutenant Nichols, who is only 23 years old, went to the assist ance of a Gel nan infantry officer who seemed more than any of his comrades to be in need of succor.
 The lieutenant was in the act of un- fastening his canteen and giving the wounded ran drink of water when the Germa1 drew a revolver while the unsuspecting Americans face was turned. and aimed it at the head of his rescuer.
 Before he could pull the trigger, however, a quick-witted American sergeant plunged his bayonet through the Germans heart. The Germans act was condemned even by his cap l tured comrades.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
INNOCENT MAN
 FINALLY FREED
 BY CONFESSION

Hartford. Oct. 10-That John Kir- by of 485 Shawmut avenue, Boston, was the third man who tried to rob the City Bank and Trust Co. of $500 in this city on May B. instead of Will liam Murray of Boston, now serving a three years sentence in the State Prison at Wethersfield for participa- tion in the robbery, was the statement of John H. Kilgallin and William Donovan when arraigned in the Su- perior Court before Judge L. +. Bur pee today, charged with perjury utter ed in Murray's trial.
 Kilgallin and Donovan pleaded not guilty to the perjury charge and through Public Defender John F. For ward made a motion that their trial be deferred until December to allow them to get witnesses from Boston. They have been in States Prison since June serving sentence for their part in the attempted robbery, which they admitted. Murray was captured later in Boston and extradited for trial He claimed he was not in Hartford on May 3, 1918, and had witnesses that he was in Boston on that date.
 That the men were bluffing was the opinion of States Attorney Alcorn, who insisted on a jury trial of the perjury case.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
COAL SAVING IN
 HOMES OPPOSED
Garfield Disapproves of Economy Liable to In
 crease Influenza Peril.

Washington, Oct. 10-The saving of coal at the expense of heating homes and apartments during chilly weather this autumn, thus causing the spread of influenza through occupan- cy of cold rooms, was decried yester- day by Fuel Administrator Garfield, and other Fuel Administration off cials. No restrictions are in effect which prevent heating of dwellings and apartments whenever low tenn peratures make 1t expedient to do so.
 In every case where it is neces- sary to comfort or the prevention of disease and sickness fires should be maintained in homes, but with care to prevent the waste of coal. In a number of Eastern cities where the influenza epidemic has gained a strong foothold the belief has been expressed that cold homes are partly responsible for the spread. Dr. Gar field declared that adequate heat should be provided in all of the places used for living purposes.
 Coal for homes and apartment buildings is at the head of the prefer ence list Of the War Industries Board, and fuel for this purpose is being al- lotted before it is distributed for any other purpose. The utmost effort will be made by Dr. Garfield and officials of the War Industries Board to SUD- ply coal for residence purposes during the winter even at the expense of clos ing down non-essential industries and non-war activities.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
CAPT. GRANDAGE SUCCUMBS TO THE
 GRIP AT DEvENS
Former Bridgeport Dentist Dies Suddenly From Pre-
 vaifing Influenza.
Tuesday, Oct. s

Word was received in this city to- day of the death yesterday at Camp Devens, Mass, of Capt. Walter Gran dage, formerly of Bridgeport, and a captain in the Dental service of the U. s. A. from influenza. Capt. Gran dage formerly practiced his profession of dentistry at 9S6 Stratfgord avenue and lived with his wife at S7 Baldwin street until his entry into the servi2e about the time of the first draft
 Capt. Grandage had been ill for some time with influenza, but was believed to be on the way to recovery and was up and about the camp. There was a sudden relapse yester- day, and he died before members Of his family could reach his side.
 Capt. Grandage is survived by his wife, his father and mother, a brother and sister, who now reside in Strat. ford. His family came from Derby some time ago. His brother Herbert Grandage, is employed at the Baird Machine Works in Stratford
 Capt. Grandage was first assigned to Camp pevens after his entry into the service, but later was transferred to Fort Ontario, near Oswego, N. Y, where he remained several months. He was again sent to Devens, and was the senior captain in the Dental service of the army at that post.
 Members of Capt. Grandage's fam fly have gone to Devens. Funeral ar engagements have not been completed.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
STREET CAR CARDS STRONGLY REDUKE
 PARTISAN CRITICS
Tom Spellacy Works Long
 Day For Government.

Urging the same theory as that ad- vanced by Col. Roosevelt at the time of the Spanish-American war, that it is necessary to elect officeholders of the same political faith as the Presi- dent in order that this country may not appear in the eyes of Europe to have repudiated it's administration, the Democratic National Committee is conducting nationwide campaign to assure the party's success in every state, and has entered Connecticut to carry on it's work
 By means of literature, street car posters, and other advertisements. the committee is spreading effective prop aganda, which while primarily ad- vancing the party's interests, at the same time provides much useful and accurate information for voters of all persuations.
 The street car cards are particu- larly striking, and for one thing carry a special appeal in that they do not bear any political stamp They call upon the people of this country to stand by President Wilson in his ef- forts to prosecute the war to a suc- cessful. conclusion, and they present their arguments in a brief though convincing way. They are attracting widespread attention.
 Democrats in this state are carry ing on a strong educational cam paign, to teach voters already on the lists, and those to be made, the du- ties of citizenship, their rights, and other things they should know.
 Notwithstanding that he is in a contest for election to the highest office in the gift of the people of this state, United States District Attorney Thomas J. Spellacy, Democratic nom- inee for governor, doesn't forget even in the stress of political rivalry that he owes a service to his country. anl though he is theoretically off duty, he nevertheless works fully as hard and as long for the government as he ever did before becoming a candidate.
 MT. Spellacy obtained a leave of absence for three months, commence ing in August, and he draws no sal- ary for that period, yet in spite of the fact he spends most or his time at tending to matters which he feels he alone should take care of, he is con- stantly either at his office or going about the state on government busi- ness, for which he sacrifices even af- fairs of importance to his candidacy And, beside all this, he is laboring indefatigably to make the Liberty Loan a success.
 Friends are urging the district at- torney to take a rest in preparation for his coming campaign, but he pays no heed to them, as he believes it more essential that he look after the interests of the country, so Tar as they lie in his hands, than that he devote his efforts to what he regards as sell fish ends.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
MONROE

Oliver Blakeman received word from his son, Oliver Blakeman, Jr., attending school in Northf1eld, Mass, that he was dangerously i'll and MT. and Mrs. Blakeman left at once for Northf1eld, and have 'phoned nome saying he was a trif1e better.
 The household goods of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur E. Richmond were nov ed to Trumbull last Wednesday by Merwin W. Johnson, where he will be pastor of the Congregational church, but will preach here until Oc- tober IS.
 Harmony Grange entertained Shel- ton Grange at their regular meeting on Thursday evening and Friday eve ming Harmony Grange was entertain ed by Pohtatuck Grange at Newtown.
 The Republicans will caucus at the town hall on the evening of Oct.11 to nominate g. candidate for represen- tative and four justices of the peace.
 Washington lodge will entertain the district deputy on Monday evening, Oct. 14. Work will be in the E. A. degree.
 The registrars of voters meet at the town hall on Monday, Oct. IA, from a. m. to p. m. to receive names of those eligible to be made electors.
 Monroe broke loose from it's strong Republican moorings and in a hotly contested town election elected Mar shall Beach and Jerome Nichols as Democratic select-nen, thus securing a majority of the board for the first time in a number of years. Henry J. Smith is the third member of the board.
 Carry in your lists to the assessors on or before November 1, and thus avoid the 10 per cent. penalty.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11

lecting clothing for the Belgians as present.
 D. A. Green of Norwalk visited the local schools on Tuesday.
 Miss Ella Hayes has closed her the winter with her nephew, Elmer Hayes. in Bridgeport.
 Hobart Bradley and Miss Gladys Osborne of Bridgeport have visited MT. and Mrs. Lemuel Osborne.
 Howard Edwards has been unable to work in Bridgeport this week as he has been quite ill
 Mrs. Charles Gaines, Mrs. Roger Spencer and two children of Hartford have been guests of Henry Seeley.
 The Red Cross auxiliary met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. George Smith.
 Miss Florence Richards has ac- cepted a position at B. Hawley < Co.'S store.
 Friends of Mrs. John Hinclkley will be sorry to learn she is quite i'll at the present time.
 Sherman Corning has new bicycle.
 Mrs. Charles Ensign of Trumbull has visited at her home here.
 Several of the local ladies met at Mrs Charles Nichols on Tuesday afternoon and made a quantity of jam for the soldiers.
 Edward Corning of Sandy Hook has visited his grandmother, Mrs. Edward Corning.
 Mrs. Emily D. Leavenworth has re- turned home after spending two weeks with friends in Shelton.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
SPECIAL, EXAMS TO BE HELD HERE
 FOR U. s. WORK

Civil Service Examiner Wallace H. Smith announced today that within three weeks. special examinations would be held in this city for the ap pointment to government service in Washington and elsewhere, of steno- graphers and typewriters.
 MT. Smith announced that success full applicants would receive notifica- ton within five days after the exam ination and that others would know of their failure when they did not re- ceive notice.
 There is an urgent need by the government at the present time for stenographers and typewriters and all men and women trained in this line of work should get in communication with MT. Smith or William Paul at the local Federal building at the corner of Broad and Cannon streets.
Republican farmer., 1918-10-11
DIED.

GRIFFTN-In Hartford, Oct. 3, 1918, Patrick Griffin BACKERT-In this city. Oct. 8, 1918. Jacob Backert, aged 70 years, month, 22 days.
 O'CONNOR-In this city, Thursday, Oct 3, 1918, James O'Connor. GREEN-In this city, Oct. 8, 1918, Ernie, daughter of James and Sarah McLane Green. Post Road Fair field, aged years, g months. BALDWIN-In Stratford, Thursday, Oct. 3, 1918. Rose Teresa, beloved daughter of George W. and Mary Baldwin, aged 25 years, II months, days.
 STRATTON-In this city, on Thurs day, Oct. 3, 1918, Henry Stratton, at the home of his son, Wilbur G.. Stratton No. 153 Elm street, in the 90th year of his age. SULLIVAN-In Camp Devens, Mass, Oct. 8, 1918. Joseph J., son of Ellen and the late Daniel Sullivan, aged "A years, l month, 10 days. DALY-In Meriden, Oct 6, 1918, Mary Finnegan, wife of Matthew A. Daly.
 HARPER-In this city. Oct. 5. 1s1S Herbert Harper. aged SS years, 6 months, 25 days HERBERT-In this city, Oct. 2, 1918, Williamson of the late Maurice and Nora Herbert.
 ARANKI-In this city, Monday, Oct T, 1918, Salamah Isa Aranki, M. D. SLATER-In this city. Tuesday, Oct s, 1918, James Slater. GRANDAGE-Tn Camp Devens, Oct. T, 1918, Captain Walter Grandage. D. C.. aged 2s years, 10 months ]