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The Washington times., 1918-12-04
CLEVELAND TEAM QUITS.

CLEVELAND. Dec. 4-The Naval
Reserve football eleven has been dis
banded and therefore cannot accept
a challenge from Pittsburgh Univer-
sity for q return game next Satur-
day. The reserves defeated the Pan
theirs last Saturday, 10 to o.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
CENTRAL STARTS UP.

Central High School started bas-
ketball training yesterday. Cullen.
Dasher. Mills, Wood and Foster had
experience with tire second team last
season. Foster is the only returning
veteran.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
THEY'RE COMING EAST.

GREAT LAKES. Ill. Dec. 4.-Now
that the football season is ended
basketball has begun at the naval
training station here and promises to
keep hundreds OF teams in action
Fred II. Young is planning a schedule
that will take the station Quint to tho
Atlantic Coast. playing all the promi-
ncnt college and service fives. The
Naval Academy will be played at An.
napolis, Nd -
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
MEETS FORT MYER.

GaIiaudet College will open It's bas-
ketbau season on Saturday in a game
with Fort Myer. The Navy will be
played December IL. Virginia has a
game slated for January.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
LEAGUE MAY Blow;
FLOOR IS HACKING

High school basketball may be
played on an Independent basis unless
arrangements can be completed for a
hall in which to stage the games in
the afternoons. The change in school
hours due to traffic conditions here,
which results in letting out the
schools at 3 instead of o'clock.
necessitates immediate action by the
board of faculty advisers or the
games may go by default
In playing the games at the Y. NJ.
c. A. on Tuesdays the schools are
forced to start their battles at 3:10
testify impossible to start the games
thus early. as the boys and girls are
released at o'clock. fa
The demands upon the big gym are
so great that no other time can be
turned over to the schools for their
floor circuit The faculty athletic
advisers are up against the PROPOSE
tion of either playing the games at
the Central or Business gymnasiums
or of getting some other hall
The high school basketball league
got away to a fine start yesterday
with a banner Crowd at the Y. N. c.
A Technical with practically a soph-
omore team defeated Eastern by IL to
6. Business in a last minute squirt,
nosed out Western by II to H.
The Tech-Eastern battle was closer
than the score indicates Each team
shot three baskets from the floor,
while Technical. with Goody GosneII
in fine form, made the most Of its free
losses.
The Fasteners appeared too light
to make much Roadway against Techs
sturdy guards. Tech won on its MGR
its and deserved its win.
Rusiness appeared better. condi-
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
EvERs COMING BACK.

Johnny Evers. former star second
baSeman of the National League, will
arrive in New York next week In
time to attend the big baSeban meet
ing. He has been with the knights
OF Columbus In France.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
PLAY DURING WEEK.

Georgetown Props will entertain
Western Saturday night. Friday
afternoon Gonzaga Props will tako on
Central in the Central gym.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
SchOOlbOy League
Standing

Yesterdays games-TechnicaI,
IL: Eastern. 8; Business. IA;
Western. ID.
Tuesday-Technical VS.. Cen
trail; Western VS.. Eastern.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

A meeting of the Army and Navy
Service League will be held at Spald-
ing's store at s O'Clock tonight. 1t
appears that the Naval Gun Factory,
winners of the Service League title.
want to meet the 312th Aero squad
ron eleven on Sunday instead of the
Army Medical School eleven, as SEIZED
uled.
Camp Humphreys wants to play its
game with the Medicos on Sunday.
The Gunners declare they have beaten
the Medicos once and want to tackle
some other team. Humphreys main
tains il wants its regularly scheduled
engagement with the Medicos
The difficulty will be unraveled to-
night at-the meeting. II Is expected
that the Marines of Quantico will an
nounce their withdrawal from the
circuit Camp American University
and the Seaman Gunners are out of
commission.
On Friday night a meeting OF SER
vice basketball teams is called for
SpaldinE's with the idea of starting
a basketball circuit The Eighty-fifth
Company OF Quantico, Camp Humph-
reys. Navy Yard, Fort Myer. the Army
Medical School, the War Camp Com
munity. and Washington Barracks are
expected to be represented by teams.
W. j. Hazel. captain of the Camp
Humphreys eleven, is more than
anxious to take another crack at the
Naval Gunners. we lost on Sun
day, and fairly. but / must say that
We did not get the breaks In the
game. Our quarterback got beaned in
the first part OF the contest, and wasn't
right during the remainder OF the
battle" says Hazel.
we are not afraid OF the Medi-
cos" is the way Capt. Ray Towers.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
CONNIE DROPS RUDE.

Connie Mack has not reserved Rube
Oldring for service in 1919. The vet
eran ou.Eelder is not expected to
play ball any more
The Washington times., 1918-12-04
TEN YEARS AGO
In SPORTS
A twenty-five round battle be-

A twenty-five round battle be-
tween Packey Mcfarland and
Freddy Welsh was practically as
sured for San Francisco.
Jack Woodwork was rated as
the fastest skater Washington
had ever produced.
The National Commission came
out strongly urging all world
series seats to be sold at 81.
Virginia laid claim to the
Southern football championship.
The University of Virginia lost no
football game and had her goal
line crossed but once and then on
1uke.
Hal Chase was reported as hav-
ing made his peace with George
Stallings and was ready to return
to the Highlanders. Chase had a
stormy career. His return meant
che probable sale OF Kid Elberfeld
to Washington.
Tom Collins broke the indoor
five-mile record in New York, ne
Gotiating the distance in 25:19 2-5.
Western golfers wanted the
presidency of the L. s. C. A. and
made rapid moves to secure the
office.
A tennis court was completed at
Western. Efforts were made to
interest the other schools in the
sport for the formation of
league.
Little Boy was chosen captain
of the Carlisle Indian football
team. His real name was Scott
Porter. Little Boy succeeded
Emil Hauser
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

Jack Woodwork was rated as
the fastest skater Washington
had ever produced.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

Business appeared better. condi-
toned than Western in the last half
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

Freddy Welsh was practically as
sured for San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

I'VE are not afraid OF the Medi-
cos is the way Capt. Ray Towers.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

The National Commission came
out strongly urging all world
series seats to be sold at 81.
The Washington times., 1918-12-04

Tom Collins broke the indoor
five-mile record in New York, ne
gOtiating the distance in 25:19 2-5.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
ORDNANCE co. GETS
 PERMITS TO BUILD

The Liberty Ordnance Co.,, recently obtained permission to build five one story brick buildings near it's plant on Union avenue for storing pur- poses, at a meeting of the Board of Building Commissioners last night. The board granted 20 permits in all for total value of $25,S50.
 Other permits were issued as fol- lows: David Cotter, alterations to store, east side of Main street; An sonic Marisco, frame shop at 35 Wal lace street; Louise Haputano, frame addition, north side of North ave- nue; A. A. Grasso, addition to pub lie garage, Charles street; Fanny Romm, remodelling of store front. at Ives court and Lindley street; L. w. Bean, ct al., one family frame dwelling on Alexander street; Harry Polokoff, private frame garage on Alice street; G. l.. Raymond, private garage, Beechmont avenue; Lincenzo and M. DiSalle, one story frame store; Susan Hart, frame addition to house on Bishop avenue; Louis Ha- fele, private frame garage, Alice street; Minnie R. Fay, alteration, north side of Fairfield avenue; Rose B. Nichols, private frame garage. south side of Prescott avenue, and A. B. Burnstein, two store fronts, west side of Stratford avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15

today from Vienna asserts that the latest statements of the French pre- mier, M. Clemenceau, concerning the conversations between Austria and France regarding the possibility of opening peace negotiations, do not alter the situation as regards the majority of Count Czernins declara- tions.
 The Austrian foreign ministry, the statement says, is unable to ascertain who was responsible for delivering to the French what is said to have been forged letter, substituted for the letter which was to have been deliv- cred. Neither Prince Sixtus. whose character is beyond suspicion, nor any, one else is accused of falsif1ca- tions, continues the statement, which concludes:
 "The affair is herewith declared to be at an end.
 Amsterdam, April 15-Count Czernin did not know of Emperor Charles letter to Prince Sixtus when he made the statement that France had initiated the conversations with Austria, according to a Vienna dis patch to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin. On learning of the letter he resigned. but yielded to a request that he re- main in office until the conclusion of the peace agreement with Rumania-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
Violated Permit
 Bresgott Interned

Emil Bresgutt, A, of 5s2 Warren street, a prominent German singer was arrested last night for violating the terms of his enemy alien permit. He was locked up to await action by the federal auth horities- It is said that Bresgott left his home time anad again after dark when he had. not received special permission to .do~so. Bresgott left his home time and than state fame. At the time-of his1 arrest he was working on somesdraw-i ings for several of the leading Newj York magazines. He formerly had of fIces in the old Bridgeport Savings bank building at the corner of State and Main street, but for the past +sev- era1 months has maintained his stu dio~at- his home in Warren street. He has a permit which enables him. to travel about the city in the daytfneJ but which positively forbidsa hineato' leave hisehome at night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15

"One strange thing after another and fun all the while" is g. very fair description of the entertainment given by Richard Davis, 'The Master Magi- cian." who will have the hour begin ming at 4 o'clock, Friday afternoon. April 26, in the long program of the Bridgeport Chautauqua, which begins with a lecture by Dr. s. Parkes Cad man of Brooklyn, Monday evening, April 22, and closes with a splendid concert by the Bostonia Sextet of Boston, Friday evening, April 26. There are thirteen concerts, lectures or entertainments included in the of ferings for this year.
 Davis is one of the real mystifiers of the platform, and performs many tricks which seem incredible. What he does is classed as wizardry, and his manner of doing it artistry. His entertainment is unusual, sensational and systerious. Apparently he takes the spectators into his confidence, and apparently nothing is concealed, but the results are highly surprising. Fri day afternoon is the children's hour, but there is no limitation on the age, and it is safe to assume half of the spectators will be of mature age Among his specialties is the handcuft trick, where he is securely handcuffed I'd and bound, but liberates himself in a marvelously short time.
 Tickets may be exchanged for re- served seats Thursday morning at o'clock at the First M. E. church ir Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
MEDICAL SCIENCE PUZZLED OVER THE NEW WAR DISEASE

London, April 15-Trench fever and shell shock are the two most difficult problems that this war has presented to medical science. according to re- port issued by a British-American medical commission which recently has been sitting here.
 Cases of trench fever were reported from France as ,early as 1915, and the disease has been continually studied ever since, but the organism which causes it has not been discov- cred nor has any drug been found for it's successful treatment. The American army doctors believe that they have definitely established that trench fever is communicated by a body louse, a fact which has been re- peatedly suspected by the British in veStigators also.
 The fact that the disease is grow ing more prevalent and is spreading from the trenches to the back areas is also noted in the report. The or iginal cases were all among troops in the trenches, but the disease is now
 
 munication and at the bases. Even hospital orderlies and nurses are oc- casional victims.
 The actual cruX of the discussion seems to be whether trench fever is a disease of man transmitted by the House, or some disease among lice themselves which is transmissable to men! If the latter, the cure would seem to be the eradication of Ice, ] gigantic and almost hopeless task in war time. If the former, the dis semination of thed isease comes down to control of the human carriers, and probably an easier task. The Commission recommends energetic ac- tion in the direction of greater per sonal cleanliness, which will also contribute greatly to the general com fort and health of the troops.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
MARY F. JOHNSTON.

Many relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mary F. Johnston held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the bereaved residence, Ruane avenue, Fairfield. A high mass of requiem was sung at o'clock at St. Thomas church by Rev. William J. Blake. As the body was being carried into the church the choir sang Lead Kindly Light and Pie Jesu'' at the offertory. Mrs John McNa1ly rendered Some Sweet Day. after mass. As the fun- eral procession was leaving the ediflce the choir sang Nearer, My God To 'The.'' The pail bearers were Clarence Garrity, George Jennings, Henry Moore, John Johnston, William John ston and Patrick Carroll. Burial was in St. Thomas cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
MINOR MATTERS TO
 ENGAGE ALDERMEN

Several minor hearings and the fi- nal report of the board of appraisal of benefits and damages will take up the time of the Common Council when it meets this evening.
 Among the hearings will be that on the acceptance of Dover streets from Vincent street to the new isola- tion hospital property and another on the extension of Orange street cas- terly to Hollister avenue.
 The ordinance committee will hold a session previous to the council meeting to consider the amendment to the building code and take action on the resolution of Alderman John A. Cornell, Jr., that an ordinance be adopted preventing any city official or agent, to benefit by any commercial dealing with a city department or board.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
COMMITS SUICIDE
 IN VIEW OF TRAIN

Louise Knox, 25 years old, a resi- dent of Poughkeepie, but who had lived in Bridgeport for a short time during the last two months, com mitted suicide Sunday by throwing herself into Whaley lake, IS miles west of Danbury. Miss Knox left Bridgeport Sunday morning for-her home in Poughkeepsie, going by-vay of Danbury. The train stopped near the lake, and the young woman, alight- ed, walked about 100 yards, and then jumped into the water in view of the passengers. Efforts-to effect a rescue were unavai1ing and the body was not recovered. The sui eide was reported to the policesof Danbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
CzERNIN QUITS
 POST SUDDENLY NO SUCCESSOR
(Continued from Page |.

He announced also that Austria based her negotiations with Russia on the policy of no annexation or indem- doubt whether his pacifcist man. .oeuvres were honest or were inspired by Berlin in an effort to bring about a split among the Allies.
 Count Czernin on April in an ad- dress at Vienna declared Premier Clemenceau has sought peace nego- tiations with Austria The French premier replied that CZernin lied. The French and Austrian foreign offices then issued statements explaining the unofficial negotiations in Switzerland Early last week the French gov ernment declared Emperor Charles and Count Czernin both had said the claim of France to Alsace-Lorraine was just This brought a denial from Emperor Charles in the form of a telegram to William, to whom he re- iterated his loyalty to the German cause and denied that he had said France was justified in wanting Af- sace- Lorraine returned.
 This immediately brought from the French government the publication of a letter from Emperor Charles to his brother in law, Prince SiXtus of Bourbon, which was autographed and which the emperor asked be given to President Poincare. In the 1 letter the emperor said France l should have Alsace-LorFaine and that Belgium and Serbia should be re- | stored, He also asked that London and Paris be felt out as to probable peace terms.
 German newspapers have attacked both Emperor Charles and his for 1 eign secreary because of this letter and attempts have been made to show | that it was not written by the en- peror It has been reported in | Vienna that there was no attempt to
 hide it's authenticity, but that the French version was garbled. It also has been reported that the letter was
 written by the emperor's mother in law.
 | Count Czernin was in Rumania when the letter was published by the French government and he was sum-
 moned to Vienna on Friday.
 Count Ottokar Czernin .von Cha
 denitz,. a wealthy Bohemian land | owner, was minister to Rumania l when that country entered the war
 Within six weeks after the death ot
 Emperor Francis Joseph, Count
 Czernin was appointed foreign min
 ister by Emperor Charles. Count
 Czernin is very close friend ot
 Count Berchtpld, foreign minister al
 the outbreak of the war, and who has
 been reported as the political mentor
 of the young emperor. Count Berch-
 told has been opposed to the pan
 German war party and his resigna-
 tion was brought about by them.
 In addition to being foreign min
 ister, Count Czernin was premier ana
 chancellor of the dual empire. He
 is about 61 years old.
 An official statement received here
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15

cle of friends. MT. McGahay was em- ployed as an embalmer, with H. A. Remington, local undertaken. He was born in Stratford, and was widely known in athletic circles and reputed at one time as being one of the best football players in this part of the state. Besides his father, he is sur vived by his wife, Anna, formerly Miss Anna Gilroy of Bridgeport to whom he was married, Feb. at St. Mary's R. c. church, Bridgeport, by Rev. Matthew Traynor. Three brothers, William, John and Francis, and three sisters, Rose,E leanor and Mrs. Mary Keegan also mourn his loss. Solemn funeral services will be held Wednes- day morning at St. James R. c. church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
EDUCATION BOARD
 MEETING TONIGHT

The report of the teachers commit tee is likely to occupy the most atten- ton at the Board of Education meet ing this evening. It is believed that the report of the committee on rules will be held over until the May meet ing.
 The City Normal school may be moved from the Shelton school in Wheeler avenue to the new Madison school in Wayne street because of the decrease in the classes, is information in school circles. Whether the move will be made this term or next is not known but it is probable action on the matter will be taken up at tonights meeting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
NEW DRIVER NAMED.

James Sweet, formerly-empIoyed the Blue Ribbon garage, has been! appointed@as2 an. a1nbu1ance~driver,ib superintendent of charities, and will respond on. all second calls, and will relieve Pharmacist McPherson from driving. allowing McPherson to give all of his time to the inside work. Under the new schedule~postedsto Frederick Mullins Vin have.thesuight shift as driver, for the remainder of the e"month- Clifford Bright will be on duty in the day time, and Sweetvwiu atten6Tto $hearday transferacalls,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
GREENS FARMS BOY KILLED IN FRANCE

Word has been received by. MT. and Mrs. William Matthias of Greens Farms that their son, Private August Matthias, has been killed in action in France, April II. He was a mem Der of the 102ndf regiment, formerly the First Connecticut, and was among the first of the *boys in this vicinity to be sent across the seas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
RECEPTION FoRisOnDIERs.

The members of the Jewish Vel fare and Activities League will com plete arrangements for a. farewell re- ception for 50' young men who will leave with the Bridgeport quota which leaves on April 26, at meet ing in the Y. M. and Y. w. H. A. rooms in State street, @thissevening.
 The league plans to give each boy that is to leave a wrist watch suit ably inscribed as token of the Jew ish people of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
 JOSEPH A. VACK.

Joseph A, son of George A. and Bridget Vack, of 751 Lafayette street, died Friday after a long illness. MT. Vack was a messenger at the county court house in the Court of Common Pleas for a number of years. Besides his parents, three sisters, Elizabeth A, Margaret E. a1.d Sister Mary St. Catherine of the Order of St. Dominic, Newark, N. J., and two brothers, Frank w. and Albert M, survive. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the funeral rooms of Cullinan, Mullins, Buckley & Co.,, 293 Golden Hill street. Rev. Thomas Mooney, assistant at Sacred Heart R. c. church. officiated. Burial was in Park cemetery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
CLARENCE E. MGAHAY.

Following an illness of two weeks with pneumonia, Clarence E., aged 26 years, son of John and the late Mary McGahay, died yesterday. MT. Mo Gahay was a widely known resident of Stratford. His death, although not wholly unexpected, has occasioned widespread grief among his large cir
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
BOMBS DROPPED
 AROUND HAVRE

Havre, April 15-An enemy aero plane succeeded in passing observa- ton posts without being reported and flew over the district, says an official note issued here. Several bombs were dropped near one of the camps for German prisoners. The material damage was slight and there were no casualties
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
HAZEL T. LuDWIG.

The funeral of Hazel T. Ludwig, daughter of Burnett R. and Rachel E.. Ludwig, who died Saturday, was held this afternoon at o'clock from the mortuary chapel of Walker & Banks, Sl4 Fairfield avenue. Rev. George M Brown, pastor of the First Methodist church, of1ciated. Burial was in LakevieW cemetery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
JULIA MURPHY

Mrs. Julia Murphy of 154 Clinton avenue, died very suddenly at her home from heart disease. Mrs. Murphy was sitting in a chair in the kitchen reading the evening paper when death occurred. Besides her husband, two sons, Carl, chief ma chinist's mate of the United States navy, and Timothy E., foreman in the plant of the American Tube & Stamp ing Co.,, and two daughters, Mrs. G. Sikes of Derby, and Mrs. W. Demo of this city. survive.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
STRUCK BY AUTOMOBILE.

ephineaBernard, T years~old, of 52S Gregory street, was4struck by an automobile last evening and is now in St Vincent hospital in=a-serious~con- dition. The automobile was driven by Walter Talindo, who latermade a report at the Third precinct Dr. B.. c. Pasuth, who attended the child with the ambulance, could find nq broken bones, but the child was suf. fering from shock. Halindo was-sum- moned to appear in court today and the case was continued to awaitathe result of the child's~injuries
 SWEET PEAS VTOTETS, TULIPS
 DAFFODuS,
 JOHN RICK 6 SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15
TWO GRASS FIRES.

Two grass fires furnished business for the fire department yesterday, but no damage resulted. One was at Rockland and Goddard avenues, and the other at Boston and Noble ave nueS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-04-15

The only thing out of the way about that girl who saved the troop train in Ohio from the obstruction placed on the track, was that she waved her coat instead of the traditional red petticoat.