New Britain herald., 1914-08-08


 The announcement of the intention of the management printed in last rights Herald created great deal of interest here and 1t was almost the sole topic of conversation on the streets today, even the European nlix-up seemingly having been for gotten. Although there are several churchmen opposed to Sunday base ball, there is a great deal of sentiment among the townspeople with the man. agement of the New Britain club and a vote on the question 1t is generally thought would show considerable majority favoring tomorrow's game.
 Actor Strung Dying.
 William V. Strung. the we'll known singer and musical comedy perfor- nler, Is dying at the New Britain Gen. eral hospital. where he has been patient for several days. It was said tEis morning that he was gradually sinking and his death is momentarily expected.
 MT. Strung Is suffering from paralysis and has completely lost con trol of the muscles of his body. For two days his vocal organs have been psralyzed and since yesterday he has been in comatose condition.
 The attending physicians hold out absolutely no hope for his recovery. His brothers. with whom he has been spending the summer at the Strung home on Forestville avenue, were called to his bedside last night, the hospital authorities believing that he could not live until morning.
 For years MT. Strung has been a
 
 portant parts in several of the big musical comedy successes. his power full, though sweet, singing voice. win ring him thousands of admirers all over the country. He sang at a banquet of the local Business and Improvement association a few years ago. and has also assisted in other entertainments in Plainville while here on a visit. He has a large num- Der of friends here who will learn of the seriousness of his illness with deep regret.
 Bremen to Play Baseball.
 The Ty Cobbs of the Hose company will have an opportunity to display their ability on the baseball field to- morrow morning, the committee on athletics at the flremen's meeting held last evening, having decided to have a game at Woodford's field in the morning.
 The company will be split into three sections, the two teams and the rooters. Captain Skinner will direct the movements of one nine while Charles Smith will mobilize the other. Alphonse Bordeau will be in charge of the cheering squad and will also look after the bats.
 Plans for Fair.
 The Women's club is making prep arations for a fair to be held in oc- tober, dates to be announced later, the proceeds of which will be given to the library fund, the civic inter- est of the organization. Last spring the fund was started, the club giving food sale and acting as patron of a lecture given by J. H. Trumbull and w. J. Malone. -..
 The library fund Is held Tn the name of the club to be used in be- half of the local library in whatever way seems best The civic interest side is a distinct part of the clubs activities and the members look for the enthusiastic cooperation of the townspeople.
 Although some weeks off. the club has plans for the fair we'll under way. Mrs. Charles Clark and Mrs. c. w. Jones have been authorized to receive donations of useful articles, canned fruits, jellies. candies, money, etc. to be used in connection with the fair.
 Plainville A. O. Vs. Moose.
 The Plainville A. c. and the Moose baseball team of New Britain will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at Woodford's field. Both hines have a long string of victories to their credit and but few defeats, and a fast game is expected.
 Burgess and Cunningham will do the pitching for the Plainville team. With the exception of Onorato, who has been benched for irregular play ing. Leo Prior taking his place at shortstop, the players who partici- pated in last Sundays game will be on tomorrow's batting order.
 But One Week Left.
 The action of the town meeting last fall in voting to end the fiscal year on August IS instead of the 31st, will, 1t Is expected. make 1t possible for the selectmen to get the annual town reports out early in Septemb Der. The change was made to make it possible for the town officers to get their statements in the hands of the auditors by September 1.
 While direct reports have not as yet been received from the officers authorized to draw on the town treas ury, 1t is thought that the report will show that the revenue during the year has been sufficient to cover the towns expenses and for the first time in many years there will be no deficit.
 The selectmen have already drawn orders for about $2S,OOO, but as over $1200O. of this was borrowed money