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New Britain herald., 1918-01-21

partments of Justice and the Navy yesterday afternoon, it was deter mined that Walter Spoerman, an alien German enemy arrested at Norfolk should be interned for the duration of the war. The Attorney General has made an order to this effect, and the man has been delivered to the mil itary authorities for transportation to an internment camp.
 After an examination of the evi- dence the following facts were ascer- tained:
 "Spoer1nan is a German reservist of the Twelfth Company Seventy-tifth Bremen Regiment, who came to this country in 1910 He has been engaged in various occupations in and around Baltimore since he entered the United States. He was employed as a book keeper for plum Der at Baltimore and was guilty of embezzlement His en- ployer did not prosecute him, all though he confessed the crime.
 Tn October. 1917, he obtained a position with the contractor in charge of the construction of the aviation camp at Newport News working there al a timekeeper. One night in Octo- Der, he approached a dynamite mag azine in the camp and was fired upon by the sentry but escaped. His iden- tity was not at that time known, and information as to his identity was not obtained by the Navy Department un- til later.
 ''So far no evidence has been ob- tai11ed tending to show that he ob- tained or intc~ to transmit in formation or thu- he was at the camp for that purpose, and he, therefore, cannot be placed on trial as a spy, but if sufficient further evidence is found on this subject he may be tried as a. spy. A search of his effects dis
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
CITY ITEMS

4 son was born this morning to MT. and Mrs. Ernest Billion of 156 Maple street.
 An anniversary high mass Of re- auiem was celebrated at o'clock this morning in St. Joseph's church for the late Mrs. Ellen Lyons
 Banns of marriage were published for the first time at s. Joseph's church yesterday morning for John Heslin and Miss May Hilton.
 The Landers, F'rary & Clark office will be closed all day tomorrow.
 At the mems meeting yesterday aft ernoon at the '. M. C. A., Rev. H. N. Hancock of New Haven was the speaker Rev. MT. Hancock was a former campaign speaker for the pro- hibition party, and is now the pastor of the Grace M. E. church in New Ha- ven. He spoke on the rapid advance of prohibition and expressed the opin- ion that the entire nation would soon be dry.
 Aetna Alleys open all day today advt
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
SPOEnNANN G()ES
 IN'r() EXPERIMENT.
Authorities Unable to Prove He
 Is German Spy.

Washington, Jan. 21.--In q joint statement issued last night Secretary Daniels and Attorney General Gregory say that, while Walter Spoermann, re- gently arrested at Norfolk, will be in termed for the duration of the war, the Government has no evidence to sub stantiate many of the statements cir culated in the press in connection with his arrest. The statement follows:
 After a conference of the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Navy with officials of both the De-
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21

closed his German military uniform consisting of sword-bayonet, scabbard, and swort knot, army blouse duck uni form, and belt. His name was stamped on the inside Of his uniform A num- Der of postcards of German manufac- ture of a propaganda nature were also found
 Last Autumn he worked for 2 lumber contractor on the work ai Camp Meade, under a permit from the United States Marshal. Apparently he worked under another contractor at Quantico. When arrested he had been employed under his own name. It was also learned from his letters that he contempla going to Birm- ingham.
 The press publications on this case have contained nisstatements. It was printed, for example, that he was former German officer of high rank was master spy known to have beer in communication with one Bernstortf Boy-Ed, and other high German Of ficers prior to the declaration o1 war; that he arrived in this country on the submarine U-53; that after the commencement of the European war he went back to Germany and later returned to the United States; that at times he disguised himself in the uniform of an American army officer; that he was arrested while in the act of lighting e fuse or match for an AInericany army magazine; that money was advanced to him by the German spy syste in this country.
 Careful exaination of all the evil de1ce in the possession of the depart nent of justice and the navy depart ment failed to show any foundation for these statements"
 Spoermann has been taken to Fort Oglethrope, Ga, for internment
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
Episcopal Church Meeting.

Tho annual meeting of the parish for the election of officers for the Episcopal church, which was sched- uled for yesterday afternoon, was postponed until February r The election of officers will take place and also the reading Of reports for the year by the secretary of the r,11
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
STANDARD QUALITY TrSDFRNEUSLKNS

gregational church for Wednesday evening will be held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Harold Newell instead of at the parsonage, as was form erly planned.
 The Plainville Home Guard will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the State ArmorY in New Britain for drill. Members are requested to leave on the 7:30 o'clock trolley in order to report at the armory at 8 o'clock sharp
 Mrs. L. H. Frost has returned home after making a visit with friends in Willimantic for a few days.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
Corn Exhibit.

Many local people are planning to attend the corn exhibit to be held at Unity hall, Hartford, on January 22, 23 and "A, under the auspices of the Hartford County League and Farm Bureau, cooperating with the Con- necticut Dairymen's association. The purposes of the exhibit are to in- crease the production of more and better corn; to stimulate interest in and demonstrate methods of prepar- ing and using corn; to stimulate the greater use of corn as food, as wal measure to help conserve wheat; to give growers of seed a greater oppor- tunity to advertise their product. Any
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
Berlin News HUNGRY BURGLARS TAT BERLIN AGAIN
 1n Lunch Wagon and Have ;.: r: ;;:::::: :: ;.:: $: ST: !. -> 2@Hhurch Fined $50 and Costs By Judge GriswoId--Nfiss Wallace Bride
 Of William Schroeder at Pretty
 Home Wedding.
kSH REGISTER

Berlin was once more the stopping place of midnight burglars who made the quick lunch wagon at the depot treir objective last night The wagon Is owned by Joseph Mezulli, who has baen the proprietor of the establish rrent only a short time. Last week a window was [hroken and the opening was covered with a large sheet or nasteboard- Therefore it was an easy matter for the thieves to enter the cart through the broken window. It was evident that the visitors were hungry for practically everything that was taken was food. That priceless a@fcle, sugar, was also cleaned out S~Bread, meat, pies and other eatables were taken and the guests held quite a banquet before they left the prem ises The most unusual thing, how ever, was the complete disappearance of the cash register with the contents The cart was closed Up at 1:30 o'clock this morning and the burglars lost no tir&1 in getting down to business. rho total loss will amount to wei over $100. This robbery is only one Of q + series that has been perpetrated m Berlin in the past few months. It has been often considered the work ot boys, but the theft of the cash reg ister will no doubt set aside that the- ory on this occa sion.
 Church Arrested Again
 4enry Church, who last week was arrested for intoxication and abusing his wife, was before Judge GrisWold today, this time charged with intoXl- cation and breach of the peace. Church caused a disturbance at his home yesterday, and his arrest fol- lowed. AS the Berlin lookup was not sAailable, Church was lodged in the New Britain police station for the night. As he had been placed on pro- patton on his last appearance before the court, he was given a more severe sentence and was fined $50 and costs. He was obliged to pay the fine.
 Funeral of Mrs. Sarachinc
 The funeral of Mrs. Antonio Sara chine, a well known resident of Ken sington, was held this morning at 9 dsAlock from St. PauTs Church. Rev. J. C. Brennan conducted the services. Schroeder Wallace.
 Miss Helen Wallace, daughter of Mrs. Mabelle Durity, of Hudson street and William Schroeder, also of Hudson street, were married Satur- day afternoon by Rev. Samuel A. Eiske, pastor of the Berlin Congre- gational church. The couple was at- tended by MT. and Mrs. Hjalmar Carl i son. After the wedding a reception ykas held at the home of the brides mother for immediate friends and in- vited guests. MT. Schroeder is a we'll
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
resident of Hartford county is elig bIe to exhibit.
Berlin Briefs.

1NTIIII bT1GES,
 E. W. Mott has sold his lunchroom at the station to a concern in Hart ford.
 Edgar Pickett was home from Camp Devens over Sunday.
 Arthur Anderson was home from Pelham over Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Bernard P. Brennan will leave tomorrow for Miami, Flor ida, where they will spend the winter MT. Brennan is the night train dis patcher at the Hartford station.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21

Only one day left for our SHOE SALE, 20 PER GENT DISCOUNT. Other Merchandise at reduced prices. Take advantage of our offer,
 l. J. BIRNBAUM.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-21
Cafes Closed Today.

The new fuel order has caused the suspension of the local cafes for to- day, and there is much speculation as to whether they will be closed tomor- row. It has been rumored that the local liquor dealers will follow the ex~ ample of the New Britain men and close their places of business until Wednesday. Such a move will strike q, popular chord in the minds of the people of the town. The announce n7ent last week that the cafes had shortened their hours of business was met with a great deal of favor, and there is no doubt but that the next move by the cafe owners will be not ed with interest.
 The saloons were not the only places closed today. Every manufacturing plant in town was closed, but the American Paper Goods Co. will re- open tomorrow The postoHces, how ever were open, and the bank also was open.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Kramer Wins Sensational
Victory in 25-WiIe Race

Frank Kramer won sensational vic
tory in the twenty y-hve-mle middle
distance bicycle championship at the
Nelodromc in Newark yesterday after
noon, when he defeated Francisco
Vcrri, the speedy Italian, in the home
stretch and won out by foot
Alfred Grcnda was third, Reggie Nc
Namara fourth and Menus Redcll fifth
II was a great climax to a thrilling
race. Two laps from home one would
not have given a nickel for Kramcr's
chances, and they were not improved
a great deal as the riders swung INTO
the last lap Of the race. But Kramer
soon got his legs in action, and, al
though he was next to last going into
the last sixth OF mile. he came
around the rest Of the field as if they
were glued to the track. Verri, how
ever, out in front, was moving like
mad, and it did not look as if Kramer
would be able to overtakc the fleeing
Italian. lie did, though, and caught
him in the home stretch few feet
from the tape.
The CROWD went mad when Kramer
won. II was one Of the most scnsa-
tional victories scored by the seven
teen times national champion in his
onti,e career Kramer time, too, was
good, covering the distance in 81 min
utcs ~ 3 seconds. The worlds rec
ord for twenty-five miles, held by Reg
gle McNamara, is 63:38 80
Bob Spears. who WAS looked upon to
night it out With Kramer for first
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Crimes Loses
Long Record
acil1g Cubs

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-Chicago made
sure of the National League pennant
to-day by winning the first game of a
double header with Brooklyn. Chi
cago's probable American League op-
ponent in the world series will be
Boston, which leads Cleveland by four
games and Washington by five.
The 1918 National League leaders in
creased their margin over New York
last week by winning seven games out
of nine, while the Giants won only
two in six New York won one game
out of three with Chicago and also
with Pittsburgh.
The Cubs took three of their four
games with Boston and trounced Brook
lyn twice Saturday. Hendrix contrib
uted home run in each of the two
games he won. Saturday Chicago beat
Grimes, of Brooklyn, who had won nine
straight games, a season record. Mar
tin blanked Boston with three hits
Monday, received credit for Fridays
victory over New York and held Brook
lyn TO four hits Saturday. Rain pre-
vented New York from meeting St.
Louis in two games to-day.
Pittsburgh won twice in three games
with Boston and shared a double
header with Philadelphia. The Pirates
are only two games ahead of Cincin-
matt. which is pounding the ball hard
The Reds. who had won eight straight
when stopped by Grimes Tuesday, then
took three straight from Philadelphia
and beat BOSTON Saturday. To day the
Braves held Cincinnati even in two
games.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Readville's Trotting
Meeting Opens TODAY

READVILLE, Mass, Aug. 25.-Turf
men from all sections of the country
reached here for the opening to-mor-
row of the five days Grand Circuit
meeting. 1t has been six years since
Americas greatest trotters and PAGERS
have met az this famous trotting park.
With the arrival to-day of a special
train of Grand Circuit performers from
Poughkeepsie. N. Y, the entry list was
completed, with 292 entries for the
twenty races to be contested. The big
day of the meeting, and one of the
features Of the circuit, will be Wednes-
day, designated as "Geers's Day" in
honor of Edward f. Geers. The purses
for the week amount to more than
$40 900
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Sports Make
Our Soldiers
Fight Better

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-"Our SOL
dlers in France are the finest sports
men in the world. Their sportsman
ship is manifested in everything they
do. What is more, the sports our mon
are playing overseas. such as baseball,
football, soccer, boxing and wrestling,
are making them better fighters"
This statement was made here to-
day by Raymond B. Fosdick. chairman
OF the War Department Commission on
Training Camp Activities, who re-
turned recently from the American
front in France, where he made q two
months study of the relief and recre-
ational work that is being carried on
among our eXpcditionary forces.
"Sports probably are the most pop
ular form of diversion among our
troops overseas" Mr.. Fordick said
"The men play at every opportunity.
and it seems that they instinctiveiy
turn to athletics for their amusement.
| have seen soldiers return to their
rest billets after hard go in the
trenches and Immediately begin to
play baseball, football and soccer and
engage IN boxing and wrestling bouts,
tired though they arc.
Baseball is the most popular. One
day | witnessed a game in the historic
Iullerics Garden in Paris between
American soldiers and sailors stationed
there. The next day, up near the front
hnes. | saw troops who we're to make
an attack on the following morning
playing as long as daylight permitted.
and | am sure each PLAYER fought just
little better on the next day as q re-
suit of the diversion"
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Big Military Carnival
At Harvard Stadium

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-A military
athletic carnival. probably the great
est sporting event ever held in New
england. will be staged September 7
at the Harvard Stadium, Boston, under
the direction Of the War and Navy de-
partments' commissions on training
camp activities
Representatives from every military
and naVal camp in New England will
participate in the carnival The en-
tres Will run into the thousands. MANY
athletic stars now in the service will
compete. President Wilson has been
invited to attend.
The following committee has been
appointed to make arrangements for
the carnival: George V. Brown. dis
trict athletic director of the Navy De-
partmcnt commission on training camp
activities; Lieutenant Leon NJ. Little
u. S. n; Lieutenant Mathewson. u. S
A., and Hugh c. McGrath, Of Boston
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26

place, was unfortunate in being mt out
OF the race with only three laps to 90
due to puicture.
Ar Grenda defeated Francisco Vorr;
and Reggie Mcnamara in the Omn;un,
race at one mile. Nerri would have
won the race had he not been nocketcd
on the entire last lap by Mcnamara
Verri finally did get out and he a.
Mac Jake Magin won tho austral
Ian pursuit race from George Chan
man after 1T had gone miles and 4
laps. ~
Thc summaries:
j., "nc ne Mic Invitation. ciass Professional Won
lN Tom lclo. krpoklgu John Brcinil Iynbro,
scsod. Gorlcn NalNcr. Austr,iis tiir,' 4,
rsl'''"T NIX H. LnSl14d fourth. lay Eaton. Newark.
ono. .'lhr1 Mi, Handicap tProfcssior,ap Won hv
Nnlh2M3y young iiay View Wheelmcn 40 vard.)
md Wnilam Keller. Bay View Whe.incn 90
ysr1s' td th,Tn ErTl rhompson Los Angeles go
1'h~ Onni,m at onc unc lrro,o.s,o,.,, w.
N Mited nrgnda AGstralia Francisco vrrri 1sy.
ono Miie Invitation. elias u tAinsic,tri Wo, ny
Carl u lininbacher loomrrld. Louis kan Sew York
'c"nd Anthony journey Bloomfield tGini Timc'
australian ru',H' Hsce. Invitation orrotcssionsp
NArk second Fred liIl li,s,ioi fi'rd Wfiia,n
AGs,raiia. nni. f,ldie Wa,lies %e,y,r ''.msy
ono Mic Invitation. clsss 4 1Amafei,ll Won, b.,
,ns isns lisy View Whoelmeu, Willam Keller.
yic" Whelmcn. third G. A corcy. Newark fourth
twenty I've ulo Championship Crrofe,,on,,-.
Won hy lrnnk 7. Kramer Eas, orangr ffrnc,scn
,rl verl iialy. e'eo,d Aifred G;tenda Ausralia
m.n, ,,a +. ~y.n"d 1vnsas %cSna A@s,,sl1 c,n 'o,,
ltootou. aixth. Tmo "a .18 l-5.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
IN ALL FAIRNESS N
- - By W. j. MACBETH

OARATOGA SPRINGS, N Y, Aug 25t
that
- of the world will be
month earlier likewise
thai charities will benefit in the
Baseball, attempt
inegbe Will have with
world After the the should
popular than hacyon
that millions of soldiers
the charm this high
fan he donned the olive
letter which back
baseball
would favorable Majors Til
Buger Leutenan Grantland
Tumba These interested for the
others who
back that they indebted the national
amusement recreation to be
fitting testimonial the
of the worlds by Secretary
his of such the
armed forces abroad
participating All
alert to the
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Harness Stars
| inject in Big
Hartford Race

Mabel Trask and st. Frisco are tho
most evenly matched pair of trotte,s
'ha1 were ever seen on the turf. Both
OF tnem carry race records of 2.01A
and while the number of victor;os ,
IN favor of the mare. it now loots ..
though Geers's horse has the better nf
'he argument and is very ant to s+on
q Heat IN TWO minutes or better in tbo
lfee Tor all at Hartford on Labor Da,,
IN ofder 10 bring these trotters to-
gether again at Charter Oak Park tbe
&C 2sonnecticut Fair Association offered a
$G,2oo N:I3 purse, and while Miss Bertha
Dllion declined the battle, Cox came
Ioi"afu with a second Richmond in
Lu Princeton, the stout battler that
won in 2:02H and 2:02sI ~ MI.
Randall. These three great trotters
present peculiar study for those who
are interested in the whims ~ staro
from Iron prlma donnas to game chickens
- FRISCO is plain. everyday hodv
IN the horse world. His bumo of
curiosity is we'll developed. but as soon
as ne 1amlllarizes himself with his
surroundings he never shows dis
posl'lon 20 make rough house so long
a. a. ne seOS ~hal IS coming to him in
carrots o ie"
~ Princeton is SO lazy that he will
rot move out Of his tracks unless ~
dered, and sometimes persuaded IA do
so "ith an Application Of the whip. He
trots all Of his races under protest
ana never breaks away flying until
ne IS satisfied that every one is readv
Tor business. In the stable his oniv
worry IS constant fear that the man
with the feed box will fail to com.
early and often. If he was not owned
by rich man he would eat him o,,t
OF house and home.
On the other hand, Mabel Trask ;s
as demure and polite as the horse kind
can be and, while as wlful as a spoiled
child, those in control of her make il
point TO see that she is not crossed
IN anything so long as il does not
interfere with her racing. When be-
ing logged, II she stops to look around
minute or two. no one disturbs her
untll she Is ready to move on. Also
when being trained or raced she ia
treated differently from other horses.
instead of being tied both wavs or
walked, she is turned loose in the hoy
stall as soon as she comes in from tho
track and allowed to eat all the hav
she wants or to take a drink - sbs
ieels so disposed. Her groom also
manages to take care of her physical
wants as she moves about in the stall.
and when the race or work is over in
stead OF having an empty stomach she
IS ready to have q snooze as soon as
she has cooled out
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
.7-IH HIoIe Match
Decides Play
Between Pros

A most spirited four-ball, 36-bole
match was played at the sunningdale
Country Club yesterday between Cor
don Smith, the clubs professional.
and Peter O'Hara. the Haworth Coun-
try Club professional, and A. W
Chiappa, the Richmond County Coun-
try Club professional, and Carl Ander-
son. unattached: It resulted in tie
and Was "an finally on the thirty
seventh hofe IS thiappa and AndeTsoyg j''rs NY
Inc best playing of the day was done
IN the morning, when Carl Anderson
went out in 33. three strokes under
par. and equalled the record Of tbe
course 73, which is within two strokes
of par 0"eS
The afternoon round carried Tho
largest gallery Of the two. but evon
tn +4e4 thit IT was was very small for big match
slight shower during the afternonn ol'n
and was over before the ladies conId
reach the clubhouse. 0'io
The best ba II Scoras ,uo-o.
New-York tribune., 1918-08-26
Select Field
Begins Tennis
Play To-day
Over 80 Entered in National
Singles Tourney at West
Side Club

Play in the thirty-scventh annual
singles championship tournament of tho
united States Lawn Tennis Association
WIFI neg1n to-day on the turf courts of
'hc west Side Club. Forest Hills, Long
Island. The entry will include major
lty of the leading players now in this
country, more than twenty of whom are
IN the service.
ne tournament marks the resump
ton OF the titular contests. abandoned
last season IN favor of national patri-
que series of matches, which was won
by *: Llndley Murray, formerly of Cali
lorna. but now located at Niagara
rails, N. Y. The proceeds of the tour
nament will be devoted to various war
charity funds.
Murray Is numbered among the eigh-
tv-odd entrants, and is favored bv
many to win the singles title, which
was last won in 1915 by F. Norris Will
1ams, "a, now serving as a lieutenant
with the American artillery in France,
murray is certain to meet with strenu-
Gus opposition, however, for the entry
I, 1nclndes such prominent players as w
/. Illden, I'd, of Philadelpnia. winner
OF the Southampton tournament yester-
day, who in his progress to the finals
net and defeated Murray; Ichicya
kumagae. the Japanese expert; T. r.
Pell. W. NJ. Hall, F. B. Alexander. H. A.
Lnrockmorton, Bcals Writ t, Irving
Wrlght, Craig Biddlc, S. toward Vo9
shell and Vincent Richards, all repre-
senting Eastern clubs.
he entries from the Middle West and
tar West include Edward c. Simmons
California Tennis Association: Alex
ander Craven, Pacific Coast intercol-
leglate champion; William A. Horrell,
OF thoenlx, Arz.; ". T. Hayes and
Ralph II; Burdick, of Chicago, and
Arthur Nelson, captain of the Uni
verslty of Wisconsin tennis team.
Among those from the South are f. I.
CAN'T, Southern junior CHAMPION and
Conrad &. Doyle, of Washington Japan
Is also represented by a second en-
trant. IN the person of Seiichro
hashlo, who. like Kumagac, is entered
from the West Side Club.
Play will be held daily, beginning
at l;3o each afternoon, and will con-
tlnue through until Labor Dav. when
the flnal match will be staged. Twenty
three matches arc scheduled for the
opening round, with forty-one PLAYERS
holding places in the second round by
virtue of drawing byes. There are no
particular outstanding matches in the
hrst round, but the luck Of the draw
about evenly divided the leading play
ers between the upper and lower halves
and upsets are not unlikely after the
early rounds are completed.