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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-16
German Socialists
W0uld Seize Wealth
To Meet State Debt

WEIMAR, Feb. IA (By The Associ-
ated s).-There will be a sharp
seizure of the fortunes of the wealthy,
according to prediction made before
the German National Assembly to-day
by Dr.. Helm, Socialist, in discussing
the Socialists programme, especially
concerning taxation. He did not be-
lieve, however, that the government
would be able to get the great sums
needed by selling fortunes, and he
thought that the balance necessary
must be taken from the war profits.
The wealthy, Dr.. Helm added, will
be hit "at their most sensitive point
the pocket book" Luxuries will not be
permitted and inheritances will be
taxed so that all over certain moder-
ate sum will be taken by the govern
ment Dr. Helm said he feared that
hundreds of millions of marks already
had been squandered by the finance
ministers of SaXony and Bavaria.
Count Won Posadowsky-W elmer, for
mer chancellor and Conserva-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-16
Berlin S'Reds' Threaten
Reprisois by Russia
II R0dek Is Executed

BERLIN, Feb. IA (By The Associated
Press Seigfried Weinberg, attorney
for Karl Radek, the Bolshevik propa-
gandist who was arrested several days
ago, has been denied admission to the
cell occupied by his client. Weinberg,
who has been prominently identified
with the Spartacan movement in Ber-
lin, obtained permission of the courts
to communicate with Radek, but an
interview was denied at the last mo-
mcnt by lieutenant of the Reinhard
regiment which arrested Radek.
Radek, according to statement
made by Weinberg. is in the Moabit
Jail, and also is heavily handcuFed
The "Red Star" the Spartacan organ,
in discussing the arrest of Radek, says:
owe make no secret of our regrets
that one of the best of our interna-
tional comrades and q leader IN the
Russian revolution, who has set him
self an enduring monument in Russian
history, has fallen a victim to the spies
OF the 'socialistic' German govern
ment"
The Spartacan organ says that two
systems of justice prevail in Germany,
and adds:
'The first was applied in the instance
of Liebknecht and Luxembourg. 1t was
assassination. The second is military
and evidence is accommodating in the
present case that the military authori-
ties are rot relinquishing their pre-
negatives.
"It may be said, however, that if
Radek is to become a similar sort of
victim the Russian government would
rot satisfy itself with mere moral pro
tests, just as the moral protest of the
German proletariat against the murder
of Liebknecht and Luxembourg is not
the final word that the proletarat viii
have to say in this matter"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-16
just peace 100000 people in ,h,;-
hearts Will never forgive or forget I.''
Protests Against Harshnss.

just peace No'oou,000 people in III.
hearts will never forgive or forcs sneir
Protests Against Harshnes.
Adolf Groeber, Centrist. fol,ow.s :.
Chancellor. as leader of the ~ n .ne
strongest party, and, like Herr Seba next
mann. emphasized work" a. ~
watchword of the new republic ne ne
protested against the slowness :; DE
ranging for peace, the SEVERITY ~ ~ ~ ar
armistice conditions, the French aa tne
for annexations, the Polish 6em mss'.e
and plans to put former Emperor W;Ss
lam on trial as being call a par+ " ~
scheme to humiliate Germanvs
declared the league of nations VIE ne
contain seeds of new wars n ~Juia
constructed on principles of just; Sa :
An urgent appeal to all GERMAN.
unite to prevent former Emperor W; 70
lam from being delivered I'D for I'M,
was published in the "Landesze;..nmsal
Deutschland" a new governmen.
gan being issued here. The anns., VI
headed, League of German Mar MOI -. .
Women for the Protection Of the p sna
son, Freedom and Life of Wilnawsrs
Appended is a statement bv prs'
Henry of Prussia, who was askej .e
assume sponsorship for the leagns 10 10
declined in favor of Field Marshal WI Das
Hindenburg '0a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-16
Germany Will
Resist Forced
Decentralization
Foreign Secretary Resonts
Allied Attempts TO Dis
band and Disarm Soldiers
Protests Labor S'Slavcrv''
Brockdorff- Ranlzau Dislikes
French Attitude Toward
"A Is ace and lorraine

BASEL. Feb. 15.-Count Won Brock
doffRantzau. German Foreign Score
tRgy, in discussing Germany's foreign
policy in the new National Assembly
att Weimar yesterday, declared he had
resisted and would continue to resist
Allied attempts to make Germany de
mdbilize all her military forces.
The task of the German nation as re-
garded foreign affairs might be
summed Up under two heads, said the
Foreign Secretary, Of which the first
was the ending OF the state of war and
III second the establishment of nor
nal relations with other peoples.
Unfortunately" he continued, Ger
mSny's voluntary disarmament has not
sottened our enemies, who recently at
teppted to settle, on the basis Of dis
armament, questions undoubtedly APP
pertaining to the peace conference. I
hgye repulsed and Will continue to re
pulse these attempts looking to the
dissolution of ali our old military
fofccs and the substitution of new
Republican troops for our old peace
army, which could be used in the East.
Has Shouidered Defeat
.Germany has shouldered the conse-
qqences Of defeat and is determined to
observe the conditions agreed upon
wHh her adversaries. These conditions
imply the complete Pronunciation of the
political aims Of The old Germany. We
are ready TO accept restrictions upon
our sovereignty, the compulsory sub
mission OF our differences with other
states to an international court of ar
bitration, and the Remuneration Of Qua
ksnament, if our old adversarjes anC
future neighbors submit to the same
restrictions"
The Foreign Minister acknowledged
! tlst the stand taken by Germany al
he conferences at The Hague regarding
tliese two fundamental questions had
constituted a grievous mistake which
the entire German nation would have
to- expate to-day. He added that this
ADMISSION in no way implied an avowa-
that Germany had caused the world war
lie urged in strong terms that no wa,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-02-16

past. Henccforth we must protest
against any violence being done to
Germans and to Austrians, who are, so
to speak, our fellow countrymen"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
CHILD TAKES IODINE.

Playing about the house this morn- Ing at about 1o:15 William Earring ton, age 2 years, son of MT. and Mrs Delos, Harrington, of 570 Dewey street, reached a bottle of iodine which was on the table, and drank about three teaspoonsfu1 of the tine ture.
 The Emergency hospital ambulance responded, Dr. J. F. Keegan in at- tendance. The child was suffering intense pain when the doctor arrived. He was given an emetic, and soon was relieved The parents of the child refused to have it removed to a hospital, so it was left at home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
 AT CITY MORGUE

The man who was found lying un- conscious on the sidewalk at Willard and Pembroke streets last night at 11:So by PaGomen Wargo ard Sag sy, and who died before the Elmer gency hospital ambulance arrived, Is still unidentified at the City Morgue, of Mullins, Scott & Redgate, Golden Hill street
 Several persons have viewed the body this morning. but no one who knew the man has been found. It is believed that he died from natural causes.
 He was evidently a foreigner, was between 45 and 50 years of age, and , feet inches tall. Ills hair was rather thin and tinged with grey. He had a grey moustache and wore over- alls a coat of blue mixture, an over s oat, of a reddish brown color, heavy shoes and wool socks. He had a cheap watch, but absolutely nothing which would serve to identify him. He was evidently a laborer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
Four Minute Men Will
 Aid Americallization

The Four Minute Men of Bridge port met at the StratfeId last night and agreed to organize under the name of Minute Men of Connecticut. Upon the invitation of Justice George w. Wheeler, they agreed to devote their services to the cause of Ameri- canization, which Justice Wheeler is leading in this city.
 Those present were: Mayor Wilson, Geo. W. Wheeler, E. T. Buckingham, William P. Kirk, William w. Bent, Thomas D. Galastni, Rev. s. F. Chernitzky, Lynn W. Wilson, E. E. Cortright, Charles H. Shapiro, Alvin c. BreuI, Edwin w. Johnson, Will liam V. Dee and Dr. Ludmau.
 During the dinner many of the community songs were sung under the leadership of A. c. Breul.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
CONTINUE LAUNDRY CASE

The case of Quong Lee, charged with theft was continued until tomor- row morning in order that he might make restitution. Quong Lee was formerly the proprietor of a Chinese laundry at 7S5 Shelton street
 Customers took their laundry there the same as usual last week, and when they called for it, they found the place closed, and the laundry evi- dentIy out of business. Complaint was made to the police, who succeed ed in locating Lee in Mertden, where he was arrested
 Quong Lee stated in court this morning that he had taken all of the laundry to another establishment on Shelton street, before leaving town, and that if his former customers would call there they would get their Iaun- Gry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
DIED.

?BEARDSLEY-In Monroe, Conn. Feb. 19, 1919, Ida NJ. Mallett, wife of .rrank Beardsley, aged 5S years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral at her late home. Monroe, on Saturday, 22nd inst, at 2 o'clock D. m.
 Burial in EfTn Street cemetery, fonroe, B19bx D LALPTN-In this city, Feb 21. 1919, Thomas J. HaIpin, son of the late Thomas and Maria Ha1p4n
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from his late residence, 332 Kossuth street, on Monday. Feb. 24, at s:3O a. n. and from St. Charles church, at a. m.
 Interment at St Rficilael's ceme- tery. Automobiie corteGe- R21hxaa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
SITUATION AT
 MILLS QUIET

Lawrence, Mass, Feb. 21-Scenes around the textile mill gates were fairly peaceful today, although the usual number of strike pickets kept watch on the workers, and policemen were on duty. There was no renewal of the rIoting of yesterday at the common where strike sympathizers snught to hold & mass meeting with out a permit from the city authori- ties.
 In the four mills of the American Woolen Company about One-thfrd of the number normally employed was s8td to be on hand today, while In the cotton mills the workers were esti- mated at something over 50 per cent, the number reaching as high as 80 per cent. in the Pacific mill.
 Six women pickets were arrested on charges of intimidation at the mill gates,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
Clemenceau Thought
 To Be Out of Danger
NContinued from Page One)

(COnJ1nueu OIfe Is, fortunately, a very problematic one, is the appearance of local pull monary congestion caused by reac- ton. Such an eventuality has not developed and the robust constitu- ton and magnificent vigor of the tiger are against such conplica- ton. If by tomorrow night there is no temperature, our confidence may solute recovery. Every day that passes without fever appearing dou- bles the patients chances"
 The police were busy all day yes- terday on the Cottin case and search ed tEe houses of some 30 members of the communist federation of the De- partment of the Seine. Enorm ous masses of papers, tracts circulars and pamphlets were carried Off.
 The newspapers say that papers seized at the office of the Journal Ldbertaire establish the fact that a regular Bolshevik organization is ir existence in Paris and that 1t has i'm portant ramifcatiOns.
 Premier Clemenceau has received a message from Central and South American delegates to the Peace Conference expressing their profound sympathy. their indignation that an attempt should be made against his person and their wishes for his rapid and complete recovery. The messa ge was signed by delegates from Bolivia. Cuba, Ecuador, Hayti, Panama, Peru and Uruguay.
 Pope Benedict, through Cardtna, Annette. has sent a message to Premier Clemenceau, congratulating him on his escape and expressing hopes for his early recovery. The premter's home in Rue Franklin is filled with flowers, one offering be- ing from the Midinettes, or girls em- ployed in millinery establishments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
BREACH OF CONTRACT SUIT.

Berth Dublin of Bridgeport has filed suit in the superior court to recover damages in the amount of $2,00O against Charles ". Archer of Trum- bull. The plaintiff alleges that under an agreement she was to retain an equity of s4,3OO in the transfer of merchandise, meats and fixtures and to receive a cash payment of any amount in excess of the equity after an appraisal of the property had been made. The property was ap- praised and valued at $6,3O0. The plaintiff has failed to be reimbursed according to the agreement, there fore, she sues for the difference, s2.00O.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
HOLIDAY POSTAL SERVICE.

Tomorrow, Washington's Birth day, hours at the post office will be as follows: General delivery window will be open from a. m. until 12 o'clock in the afternoon, and from 6 until in the evening. Registry par eel post and stamp windows will be open from a. m. to 12 noon. Money order and postal savings windows will be closed all day.
 Carriers will make but one delivery and the night service window will re- main open from 4 D. m. to 12 o'clock midnight.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
TRANSPORTS ARRIVE.

New York, Feb. 21-Ten days over due and minus one of her propeller blades. the transport WoonsocI1et ar rived here today with 20 casuaIs from Illinois. The ship left Bordeaux on January 27 and after being buffeted by storms stopped at Bermuda for coal.
 The Ancon, from Marseilles, also arrived today with casual officers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
SPECIAL SESSION
 OF LEGISLATURE
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One) hearts of his brother members of the senate,' the admired leader of the majority and the respected close friend of the leader of the minority Senator George Washington Klett. A basket of red carnations was placed bfOre Senator K1ett, who thanked the senators for their remembrance, Sen ator Brooks for his kind words, and feelinsIy referred to his laibors in the senate and for the cooperation given him in his service to the state. AL though in the chair, Senator Hemen- way endorsed what Senator Brooks had said in behalf of the minority side.
 The House disposed of only routine business of minor nature and re- ceived only a few reports from com nittees, all of an adverse character.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
HOLD ANOTHER CONFERENCE

New York, Feb. 21-Representa- lives of the Building Trades Employ CTS Asso citation and a committee from the striking workers, headed by Will liam L. Hutcheson, president of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners held another conference here today in an effort to end the nation wide strike. It was announced that if the conference failed, Secretary of War Baker has invited both commit tees to return to Washington for a second conference with him next Monday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
DIVORCE SUITS
 FILED BY EIGHT
Five of Them From Stam ford and Three From
 This City.

Stamford leads the list in the num- per of divorce suits filed today. Many nave expressed the belief that Stam- ord is too near Broadway local at ractive road houses and other temp ations which are not conducive to IomIsticity and marital bliss.
 Alleging assertion since July 5, 1915. Arthur F. Johnson of Stam- ford wants a divorce from Mary Ger rude Johnson, nee Wright, now of Washington, D. c. The couple were married June 6, 1896. There are two minor children, Mary Asenath John on, IS. and William Moore Johnson 15.
 Bertha Conn Benson of Stamford alleges intolerable cruelty against Ar thur Harold Benson of New York. They were married February 16, 1916.
 Ethel Wilkins Tanner, nee Smith, of Stamford also alleges intolerable eruelty against Warren A. Tanner of Brooklyn, and wants a divorce and alimony. There are no children.
 George Adelbert Hollenbeck of Stamford says that his wife Mary Elizabeth Simcoe Hollenbeck, now of Dundee. New York, has been guilty # intolerable cruelty against him and hat she deserted him on November l, 1915.
 Susan Chandler, nee Tooker, of Bridgeport, is alleged to have desert d her husband Charles Fl. Chand- CT of Darien on February 12, 1916. The husband wants 0 divorce on this round. This couple were married Feb. 19, 1895.
 Charles Pontbrtant of Bridgeport las pet1tIoned the court to grant a Iecree against Josephine Pontbriant, ice Funa, now of Nashua, N H., on he grounds of assertion which Is all eged to have existed since November i, 1913. There IS one minor child, Irene. age 19 years.
 Magdalena Liebscher Fisher of Bridgeport wants 0 divorce from AL pert O. Fisher, both of Bridgeport, on account of Intolerable cruelty. They were married October 16, 1910. There g one minor child, Bernard, age r.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
PRINCE JOACHIM
 NOT INVOLVED
In Reactionary Insurrection Which Broke Out In
 Munich.

Basic, Feb. 21-A reactionary in- surrection broke out at Munich on Wednesday night, according to the Frankfort Zeitung. Demobilized Ba- varian bluejackets attacked the Diet hoESe and occupied the telegraph of flee and police headquarters, but were eventually dislodged by government troops.
 Prince Joachim of Prussia, sixth son of the former emperor, was ar rested, it being reported that he ap- parently had some connection with the movement. He has been staying at Munich under the name of Count Merz. The government has announc- ed that it has taken the necessary measures to protect the Diet and pun- ish the persons responsible for the uprising.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE.

The second free Illustrated Iec- ture given in the branch libraries by the Board of Library Directors will be given by Rev. Henry R. Rose of Newark, N. J. His subject will be
 Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was, perhaps, the most versatile of Amer leans, connected with the principal activities of his time. The lecture is Illustrated by 125 lantern slides The lecture will be given at the North End Branch, Monday, Feb. 24, at 8 p. m., and repeated at the East Bridgeport Branch, Tuesday, Feb. 26, at D. m. Everybody is welcome.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
WANTS DAUGHTER DIVORCED.

Ernest L. Lampson of Bridgeport has petitoned the Superior court to annul the marriage of his daughter, Marion F. Nicholas to Michael C.. Nicholas which was performed Oct. 5, 1918. The father of the girl all leges that his daughter was only 16 years of age at the time of marriage and on account of the youth of the wife the marriage contract should be rescinded. The husband at the time of marriage was 21 years of age
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
LJ TROBA H. COURT.

Probate Judge Paul Miller today is- sued letters of administration to Hep burn B. Duncan, son of John $. Dun can- who died intestate in this city on February g. The estate consists of Liberty Bonds and cash, valued at g., ,0C
 A widow, Margaret Duncan, and three other sons are the sole heirs. Two of che sons, Alfred J. and Daniel D. Duncan, are with the American E11peditdona-y Forces in France, while William Duncan resides in this city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
WILL
 ADDRESS MEETING

Leslie Sprague of the U. S. De- partnent of Labor will speak at the mass meeting of machine shop work CTS which will be held Saturday after noon at the State Street Casino. MT. Sprague is we'll known in Bridgeport, and recently addressed the members of the Chamber of Commerce at a 1oon day lunc heOn.
 Fred CederhoIm and Samuel Lavft of the I. A. ot M will also speak.
 There will also be a Russian-Bfth- uaniau cOnCe-t
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
FORECLOSURE ASKED.

A mortgage covering Lots Nos. 19 and 20, located at Marvin Beach, Nor walk, was given to secure a note in the amount of $3,OOO executed by Charles T. McGovern and Anna W McGovern of NorwaIk. Frank Man ton is in possession of the note and as 1t remains unpaid has asked the Superior Court to foreclose on the mortgage.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
RAILROAD ARGU-
 AfEENT POSTPONED

New York, Feb. 21-Argument on the petition of Harold Norris and other stockholders of the New York. New Haven & Hartford R. R., for a limited receivership for the road, sci for today, was postponed for one week by Federal Judge Knox.
 The receivership is sought in an effort to recover large sums alleged to have been wasted by the action of former directors in an effort ta monopolize transportation in New England
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
BRYCE BOUND OVER,

Russell Brlce of 499 East Main street, and Harry c. Comstock of 45 Liberty street, charged with the theft Of an automobile the property of pr. J. P. Curran of 439 State stSeet and burglary, were arTaigned before Judge Frank L. Wilder in city court this morning.
 Brice was bound over to the Su- psrior court in bonds of $1,00O, and the case of Comstock was continued until Monday in bonds of $1.000. as he told the court he was home and in bed, on the night the automobile was Stolen, and expressed himself, as sure of being able to prove an alibi.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
ASKS stO,O ,OoO DAMAGES.

Charles SToadolno ot Bridgeport has begun an action against Henry A. Pondreau of Westport to recover s1O. 900 damages for injuries received in an automobile accident. The plaintiff alleges that on January 28, 1919, while he was crossing Fairfield davenue at Howard avenue he was struck by the defendants automobile. The com plaiut further states that the collision was due to the carelessness of de- fendant
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
SHOP ELECTIONS
 AT U. M. C. PLANT

At a meeting of the chairmen of the shop committees at the U. M. c. plant yesterday, the executive com mittee was elected. The members are H. Cunliffe, chairman, Edward Cross- man, Charles Leavenworth, George Cline and H. Buckingham.
 Notices announcing the election of shop committees next week in the Harris Engineering company plant were posted yesterday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
OIL STOVE ExPLODEs.

An exploding oil stove at the home of Mrs. J. T. Mckenzie, 665 Lafayette street. was the cause for an alarm from box 138, located at South ave- nue and Lafayette street, this morn ing at 1O:3O. There was To damage. The building is owned by John Buck inghan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
POsTNrAsTERs WILL DINE.

Leslie ". Sprague of the Depart tment of Labor, Washington, D. C., will address the Postnaster's assocfa- ton of Connec cut at the Stratffeld hotel, tomorrow afternoon. Other speakers will be Lynn V. Wilson, editor of The Times-Farmer. whose subject will be George Washington, land Philip TrOup, postmaster of New Haven, who will talk on the future Parcel Post Convention.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
DELIVERS PROMISED ATTACK.

Washington, Feb. 21-Senator Borah of Idaho, Republican, member of the Foreign Relations Committee. delivered in the Senate today his promised attack on the proposed League of Nations and referred to it ''as the most radical departure from our policies that we have ever con- stdered"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
SUES
 DAVENPORT co.

Joseph o. Taylor, trustee of the estate of the Amco Go. of Richmond, Va, bankrupt, has instituted an ac- ton in the Superior Court to recover S1o,000 in notes executed by the John Davenport Co. or Stamford which notes are the property of the bankrupt es.ate.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-21
PORT COMMITTEE TO MEET.

The Harbor and Port committee of he Chamber of Commerce wilr meet on Monday night. They will discuss he situation which results from the efusa1 of the Stratford voters to dopt the plan.