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ET"3 The Weather Report For Bridgeport and vicin ity: Fair tonight and Saturday. ALMANAC FOR TODAY TT 1 SJ( OQf TTQT' 170A VU.Ll.0-J SSK). J.OV -LiO. HVK) ilBItfm.rif&!,,ff ram flcssniil IS nidUiiuio si una -uciman Two Additional Reports Issued By British Com mittee Investigating Conditions Say It Is Shocking Record of Brutality and Callous Neglect Sickness Caused By Lack of Food and Exposure. London, Dec. 7 Thirty American soldiers released from a German prison camp in West Prussia landed at Leith, Scotland, yesterday, with one thousand British prisoners of war, many of whom were in an emaciated and pitiful condition. London, Wednesday, Dec. 4 Two additional reports were issued tonight by the government committee investigating the treatment of British prisoners of war. The first deals mainly with the treatment of men captured during the spring offensives of 1918 and relates largely to the employment of prisoners be hind the German lines. Like previous reports it is a long.A shocking record of brutality and cal lous neglect. A typical extract from testimony given by prisoners who es caped to British or French lines, follows: "Several prisoners died of starva tion at Ramcourt. Later deaths of starvation became even more numer ous. When I left Bazancourt about 150 men were Buffering badly from dysentery and half of them were mere living skeletons. There was lo't of sickness at Cappey caused from lack of food and exposure. No at tempt was made to remedy these .conditions." Large numbers of prisoners no longer fit to work behind the Ger man lines were sent to Hellsberg, East Prussia, or Trelon, in Prussian Poland. A witness, describing the ar rival of about 300 of these prison ers at Heilsberg early In October, Bays they were mostly stretcher cases and were taken to thei hospital, but many of those sent to the camp were so weak they could hardly walk. He sare youths of 20 looked like men 40 years old. (Continued On Page Two) PRESIDENT ENJOYS DAY; COLD BETTER Ship Runs Into Better Weather; Wilson Confers With Jusserand. On Board the IT. S. S. George Washington, Friday, Dec. 6, 10 p. m. By wireless to the Associated Press. President Wilson's third day at sea found him improved in health. His cold is yielding to treatment, and his voice is rested and muph stronger. Having cleared the work which had accumulated at his desk, the Presi dent enjoyed a day of recreation and exercise. His ship ran into somewhat better weather this morning after a night of heavy weather. This after noon he promenaded along the decks and Joined a party at the rail watching the Pennsylvania, the flag ship of Admiral Mayo's squadron, "rise and fall on the heavy swell The sea was bright with warm sun light. Mr. Wilson engaged in the conversation on timely topics, swap ping stories and experiences with those on board. The party included officers in the lower grades whose stories of experi ences in the submarine zone are tre mendously interesting. When It was 'learned that a film starring a fsw mous comedian was to be shown dur ing the evening on board the ship, the President announced that he in tended to be present, evidently an ticipating the entertainment with pleasure. While Mr. Wilson was on deck, he earnestly conferred with Jules J. Jusserand, the French ambassador to the United States, and Count di Cel - lere, the Italian ambassador at Wash ington, and had a short conversation with Secretary of State Robert Lan sing and Henry White, colleagues of the President on the peace commis sion. No formal conferences have been held so far and it stems ap . parent that plans for the peace nego tiations have been well laid out Mr. Wilson has been solicitous for the comfort of those accompanying him and is personally seeing that all orders are carried out. He reads every wireless message received and peruses the ship newspaper with much interest. Before leaving the George Washington he intends to in spect the ship from stem to stern and meet the officers and crew. Entered as second class matter at the post offlci -t Bridgeport, Conn., under the act of MS GERMAN CABINET SUMMONED FOR SPECIALSESSION Will Discuss the Possibili ties of Allies Occupying Berlin. EISNER WILL SUCCEED SOLF Disarming of Marshal Von Mackensen's Army Has Begun. London, Dec. 7 An extraordinary meeting of the German cabinet was summoned at Berlin on Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of the allies occupying Berlin, owing to Germany's alleged inability to carry out the terms of the armistice, accord ing to Amsterdam advices to the Ex press. Kurt Eisner, the Bavarian premier, probably will succeed Dr. W. S. Solf, as foreign minister. Negotiations on the subject are proceeding between Berlin and Munich, according to the Cologne Gazette, quoted in an Am sterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph. Amsterdam, Friday, Dec. 6 The disarming of Field Marshal von Mack ensen's army has begun in Hungary, according to a Berlin dispatch re ceived here. The soldiers will not be interned, but will be permitted to cross the frontier. They are soiling their motor cars, horses and their equipment cheaply. (Continued On Page Two) ISSUE APPEAL TO . ALLIES AGAINST BOLSHEVIK FORCE London, Dec. 7 The councils of Livonia, Esthonia and Courland have sent an appeal to allied and neutral governments urging intervention in the Baltic provinces against the in vasion ol Russian bolshevik forces, according to a telegram from Copen hagen, invaded Thu bolsheviki, who have part of the provinces ,are killing and burning as they advance. The various ports of the provinces are filled Witt fugitives in anticipa tion of the arrival of allied and neu tral warships to protect them. INTERNATIONAL JURY FOR KAISER Paris. Dec. 7 The formation of an international jury to try the former German emperor is gaining wide sup port in France, the Matin says. Attorney-General Lescouve, after an investigation, has transmitted to the ministry of justice the charge of mur- i der made against 'the former emperor by Madame Prieur, whose husband ! was killed in the torpedoing of the ', mail steamer Sussex. The attorney general said he considered the charge j A movement is under way. however, foreign minister, will leave tor Wash admissible in the French courts. j by the International Workers' Defense ington next week to assume the pes: j league, to call a meeting of labor del- of Peruvian minister to the United Amsterdam, Dec. 7. British troops egates in Chicago on January 14 to States. A reorganization of the Peru entered Cologne at 4 o'clock yesterday j devise ways and means to continue the vian caibinet will coincide with Vare af ternoon. 1 fight to obtain a new trial for Mooney. la's departure. THIS TE WAY TO TREAT MTIONA Soldier Discharged From Camp Upton Unable to Se cure Employment. ENTERED SERVICE FROM BRIDGEPORT Application at Several Large Shops Fails to Secure Him Work. Can soldiers drafted from Bridge port and now honorably discharged from the service get work in Bridge port? If the experience of one soldier told today to a Times representative is typical it would seem that they can not. This soldier, who was a resident of Bridgeport until drafted, was dis charged last Tuesday from the Depot Brigade at Camp Upton, and at once returned to his home in this city. To day he told his experience to a Times representative. In full uniform, he said, he had made application for work as a tool maker, his occupation before entering the service, at some of the biggest shops in the city. In none was he given any encouragement as to future employment, notwithstanding his uni form Previous to his entry Into service he had ibeen employed in a small ma chine shop in the East End which was doing contract work for the Rem ington Arms. This contract has now been cancelled, and his former em ployer has let nearly all of his men go. He said he is sorry he is at pres ent unalble to offer employment. Applications were made at the Rem ington Arms, the American Chain Co., The Smith & Egge Co., J. P. Smith, (Continued On Page Two) PRESIDENT WILL ARRIVE IN PARIS ON DECEMBER 1 Paris. Dec. 7 The program for President Wilson's visit here is not yet fully settled, according to Marcel Hutin, of the Echo de Paris. He says, however, that the crack troops form ing the guard of honor already have been selected. It is probable that President Poincare will give a lunch for Mr. and Mrs. Wilson on Saturday, Dec. 14, the day they arrive in Paris. The socialist organ Humanite, an nounces that a special edition will be issued the day President Wilson ar rives and urges social and labor or ganizations to spread the edition. "By giving this special number wide circulation," it says, "our friends may be certain they are doing good propaganda work against the Imperialistic sessions of the present hour and for a just and final peace." DIES WHILE ON WAY TO HOSPITAL An unidentified man, pieked up from the sidewalk in front of the res taurant at 643 Water street this morning, died on his way to St. Vin cent's hospital in the emergency am bulance. Dr. J. F. Keegan responded to a call and found the man laying in front of the restaurant. According to the doctor he. appeared to have been stricken with stomach trouble. He was rushed to St. Vincent's, but died before reaching that institution. j and Medical Examiner S. H. Garlick j was notified. The only means of identification was a pay envelope from Warren Brothers bearing No. 63. The firm 1 was unable to identify the man- by name up until press hour. WILL NOT STRIKE FOR MOONEY San Francisco, Dec. 7. This cit will witness no strike demonstration next Monday on behalf of Thomas J. Mooney. The labor council last night MEN OF L ARMY? tabled a resolution, under which af- i filiated unions would" have been cal'ed j Lima. Peru. Friday, Dec. 6. Re upon to render decision on the strike ports in circulation in lima tonight question. -jivere to the effect that Brazil had be- .Labor organizations in other lead- ' g-'un to mobilize her troops. There was ing Pacific coast cities also have can- no official confirmation. , celled plans for a Mooney strike. and Evening Farmer BRIDGEPOKT, CONN., SATURDAY, K: PRAY FOR DESIRABLE PEACE During nil of today men and j women repaired to Burrouslis Memorial Chapel, St. John's j church, Park and Fairfield ave- j nnes. to offer prayers for a de- ! sirable peace settlement and for the future course of civilization. Prayers were also offered for sol- diers and sailors, and especially for those wounded and in hos- ! pitnls. The day was e.al'ed Quiet ; Day, and opened with celebration J of holy communion by the rector, j Rev. S. F. Sherman, Jr. ! ! ? ETING RY FOR 1TISH DAY Celebration Will Promote League of Nations and Peace of "World. REV. F. A. CAMPBELL WILL GIVE -ADDRESS Splendid Program Has Been Arranged By the Committee. Today is British Day in America. It will be celebrated tonight at the Armory, and in churches tomorrow at worship. From 290 cities have been sent telegrams announcing arrange ments to observe the day. The celebration will promote the League of Nations, autonomy for Ireland, and much else good for mankind and the peace of She world. Bridgeport's tribute to Great Brit ain, which takes the form of a mass meeting at the armory at 8 o'clock tonight, will 'be the only large public w.ervance of British day in this city and it is expected that there will be an immense crowd to do honor to the "tight little isle" and to hear the splendidi program that the committee has arranged. Not the least of the attractions will be the Liberty Choruses, under the di rection of Prof. Alvin S. Breul and Mrs. F. B. Grannis. Prof. Breul asks all men who sing and who assisted at the meetings held 1n the parks last summer, whether or not they are mem'bers of the Liberty Chorus, to join the singers on the platform at the armory. Soldiers and sailors who have been in service will be specially tak en care of with reserved seats near the platform and a cordial invitation is extended to them to attend. The gallery will be reserved for women but they are welcome to sit in any part of the armory. Continued On Page Three) INTERVIEW OF m CAUSES ANGER Munich, Friday. Dec. 6. By the Associated Press. The interview with Frederick William, the former German crown prince, obtained by the Associated Press, was published here in part today and has drawn out displays of anger from the local press. "If the former crown prince really made such statements he has done his reputation a bad service." says the Neueste Nachrichten. "His be lated excuses and attempts to clear himself make such a disgusting im pression that no one will need to grieve over his flight to Holland." The Augsburg Evening Gazette, commenting on the conviction ex pressed by the ex-crown prince, that President Wilson would be able to bring about a peace of justice for Germany, remarks thatit fears Fred erick William is badly misled. REPORT BRAZIL MOBILIZES MEN ; Francisoo Tudel a Varela, Peruvian MASS ME AT ARID BR DEC. 7, 1918 JOHN COLL RETIRES FROM BUSINESS AT 78 Was Undertaker For Half a Century, Conducted Thou sands of Funerals. LEO RED GATE SUCCEEDS TO FIRM Cullinan, Mullins and Buck ley Succeeded by Mullins, Scott and Redgate. John Cullinan, known to as many citizens cf Bridgeport as any other man, retired from business today, after nearly 50 years of active effort as an un dertaker. He is 78 years old, hale and hearty, but ready for his well-earned vacation. Announcement was made today of the dissolution of the undertaking firm of Cullinan, Mullins & Buckley. It is to be succeeded by the firm f Mullins, Scott & Redgate. The firm of Cullinan & Mullins had been in existence since 1899, up to a year and a half ago and they were located on Main street at the corner of Union Squre. In May, 1917, they fitted up modern funeral parlors at 293 Golden Hill street, and a fully equipped undertaking establishment, containing a morgue and handsomely appointed rooms for .the conduct of funerals. At that time William S. Buckley became associated with the firm. The senior member, John Cul linan, and William S. Buckley now retire. The new firm will consist of Fred erick C. Mullins, Thomas J. Scott and J. Leo Redgate. (Continued On Page Six) ,000 WORKERS LP CELEBRATE BRITAIN DAY Washington, Dec. 7. Fifty thou sand government employes were given a partial holiday today to take part in a "Victory sing" as a celebration of the signing of the armistice and in observance of Britain day. The exercises were to be held on the elipse near the White House and it was expected that the singers and the audience would number more than 100,000. Atlanta, Ga., .Dec. 7. The South paid tribute today to the part the British empire has played in winning the world war. Pa'rades were features in many cities and British flags were flown everywhere. British soldiers who came to this country to assist in train ing America's soldiers took part as guests of honor in many mass meet ings held in celebration of "Britain day." Well Known Man Dies in Lynbrook Bridgeport has had since its incor poration few citizens better known to the mass of the population, or more identified with public life than John N. Near, whose death at 79 years occurred at the home of his son, Lynbrook, L. I., Saturday. Many years ago he was a printer with the Bridgeport Farmer. In time he operated one of the largest job printing establishments in the state, and hd for a period the con tract for printing time tables for the New Haven railroad, and other large contracts for printing from the same corporation. The property was located on Mid dle street and afterward passed into the control of a company controlled by William H. Marigold. Mr. Near was twice a candidate for mayor on the Democratic ticket. He served as a member of 'the board of police commissioners, and during one term was a member of th6 House, in the General Assembly. In later years his ill luck followed him. He was stripped of his means and reduced to difficult circum stances. His last important task was given to him when he was be yond seventy years of age. He was for some time janitor of the Police and Emergency building, Fairfield avenue. He is survived by one son. During all his life time, in go 3d fortune as in evil, Mr. Near retained a never failing optimistic philosophy. He was a man who made friends, and one who enjosd the companion ship of friends. Subscription rates by mall: Dally SS.OG per year. One month. Daily 60 cents. 179 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport Will Yield Both Hohenzollerns If Allies Demand But Would Like to Have the Dutch Fleet Guard Them In Either East or West Indies Will Have to Pay for Allowing German Troops to Pass Through Limburg. London, Dec. 7 If the allies insist upon the delivery of the former German emperor and crown prince to an international court of justice, Holland will yield, but will first urge that the allies content themselves with an undertaking by Holland to intern them for life in one of the Dutch colonies, according to , an Amsterdam dispatch to the Express. Holland, it is understood, will suggest that Herr Hohen zollern and his son be placed on an island in either the East or West Indies, where he will be guarded by a Dutch fleet. GEORGE C. PEET MEMORIAL FUND IS ESTABLISHED Mrs. Frances Peet, Mother of Former Police Commis sioner Sends Check. INTEREST ON $5,000 FOR AILING POLICEMEN Members of Department Ex press Gratitude for Mrs. Peet's Generous Gift. Extreme gratitude was expressed In police circles today when Superintend ent of Police John H. Redgate an nounced that he had received from Mrs. Frances C. Peet of Canaan, mother of the late Police Commis sioner George C. eet, a check for $5,000 for the establishment of what is to toe known as the George C. Peet Memorial Trust Fund. The money is to ibe turned over to the Police Sick Benefit Association of the city of Bridgeport to be used at all times for the aid and benefit of the several members of the department. Mrs. Peet in establishing the fund 6peaks in glowing terms of her son's interest in police affairs m Bridgeport and the feeling which he at all times manifested for the members of the department. The fund fcecom effec tive and binding on its acceptance by the board of directors of the Police fcick Benefit Association. They will meet to vote on the matter this even ing. The only conditions attending the establishment cf the memorial (Continued On Page Two) OCR THREE SANITARY TRAINS TO RAST Paris, Dec. 7 Three sanitary trains have been rushed by the American Red Cross from Switzerland to Ras tatt, where 2,500 American prisoners have been confined. The trains were loaded with food and clothing and more trains have been arranged for. The American Red Cross commission in Switzerland has arranged for the the United States government to pay all costs due Switzerland for trans portation and also that France will furnish oil and coal, as Swiss ranroaas are suffering from lack of fuel. Two Swiss physicians left Berne last week with funds for American prisoners. Great difficulties are being j ualties reported from all causes in encountered in Germany in raising j the division was 44 officers and 1, funds. as German banks are not per- 109 men. mitted to pay out more than two slnce lhe stav of the army of Qc hundred marks at one time or more j cupation abroad is Indefinite, Oener than 600 marks weekly The Swiss a; March saia it woud ba necessarv mission was Hppimueu ueiuie vjer- many allowed Americana to enter. Three hundred American officers ar rived at Berne yesterday. 20 BAGS OF GOLD FOR EX-KAISER Amsterdam, Dec. 7 The President of the Hamburg Soldiers' and Work ers' Council has declared to the Weser Zeltung of Hamburg that he knew positively that 20 bags of minted gold have been sent to Amerongen, Hol land, for William Hohenzollern. the former German emperor. Sun rises 7:04 a.m. San sets 4:24 p.m. Moon seta 8:30 turn. High water ..... 12:59 p.m. Low water 7:28 p.m. PRICE TWO CENTS V It Is also anticipated that Holland. will be asked for compensation for permitting a violation of her neutral ity toy allowing German troops to pass through the province of Limburg on their retreat from Belgium, and re ceiving German ships from Antwerp. This compensation, says the corre spondent, possibly may be the cession of certain territory along the Belgian frontier owned by Holland since 1839, perhaps the southern part of Dutch Limburg, the population of which re gion is claimed to be principally Bel. gian. VE DIVISIONS DDED TO ARMY OF OCCUPATION Form Second Line Ready to Reinforce Other Army If Necessary. Washington, Dec. 7 Five addition al divisions have been definitely as-: signed to the American army of oc cupation now advancing into Ger many. General March announced to day. They are the Second and Sev- ' enth regulars, the 2Sth (Pennsylvan ia) and 33rd, (Illinois) National:' Guard and the 79th, (Northeast Penn- ' slyvania, Maryland and District of Columbia national army). These five divisions have been giv en the task of occupying Luxemburg. Gen. March announced, and go to the specified areas around Montmedy, St. Mihicl and Longuyon. They form the second line of the army of occupation ready to reinforce the other army on the Rhine if necessary. The official composition of the American army of occupation, tho Third army, as reported by General Pershing, follows: First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh regulars. 28th, 32nd, Michi gan, Wisconsin; 33rd and 42nd (Rain--bew) National Guard, 79th, 89th, (Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona) national army. Major General Joseph T. Dickman is in command of the entire force. Announcement of the sailing from. France of the transports Susquehan- na. Santa Anna and DeKalb, with sick, wounded and casuals, Is an nounced. The Santa Anna and De Xal may be expected in New York about December 17. The DeKalb has on board 11 naval officers and 574 naval enlisted men. The Susquehanna sailed on Novem ber 29 and is due to arrive in Nev( York December 10. The total of returning troops al-. ready actually embarked for home was announced as 854 officers, 17,863 men, 3 85 civilians, two nurses and two prisoners. To set at rest numerous reports regaro-lng enormous casualties in the i- an (New York) division, General i March announced that after a care- ful examination of casualty lists it j had been found that the total cas- to ask congress for new enlistment legislation. Under the present law no provision is made for such a force as wifl .be needed after the four months from the signing of peace, when the war army must be dis charged. So fur as transportation is con cerned, the chief of staff said tt would be easy to bring home all na tional guard and national army divis ions within the four months. The ramps 1o which each large unit will be stationed for demobilization wi.l be announced as soon as General Pershing cales that the unit ha started for home. its A