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Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
Sarpy County Man,
Accused Of Looting
Cars, Jailed as 'Vag'

Tony Eager of Sarpy county, R.
+. D. 8, was sentenced to thirty
days in the county Jail Tuesday by
Judge Holmes on charge of
vagrancy.
According to the police Eager
was trying to sell goods which
they thought was taken from box
cars on the Rock Island tracks.
His outfit contained 125 pound
cans of baking powder and six gun
NY sac 5 of smoking tobacco in one
pound cans.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
Hospital for Flu Victims.

North Platte, Neb., Oct. a.
Especial Telegram. 1.-The second
floor of the new city fire house has
been fitted for hospital for victims
of the "fu," and will be ready for
use tomorrow. The Red Cross will
be in charge.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
Motor Car Stolen.

c. w. Mitchell reported to the
police the theft of Ford roadster,
lois model, from 4l20 South Twenty
fifth street at 2 o'clock Tuesday att
ernoon. The car was valued at $500
and was the property of the Amerl-
can Radiator company.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
Flu" Spreads in State.

Lincoln, Neb.. Oct. 22.-Spread of
Spanish influenza in Nebraska con-
tinued today, according to the state
board of health. Approximately 5000
new cases were reported since yes
terday.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
Bayard Goes Over the Top
In Fourth Liberty Loan

Bayard. Neb., \Oct. 22-(Special.)
-Bayard finished her fourth Lib
erty loan drive here yesterday by
going over the top with $ll 900 sur
plus above their quota.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23
South Side Deaths.

John r. Hanose, age "a years, died at the
South Side hospital Tuesday, He is sur
viyed by his mother. Mrs. Augusta Schoen,
1920 l. street Funeral will be held Thurs
day at the Larkin chapel. and interment
will be at the Loyal Hill cemetery. Rev.
NJ. Adams will have charge Of the serv-
ices.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23

James Gaughah, age 3s years. died
Tuesday at the ST. Joseph hospital of in
fluenza.\ He Is survived by his wife and
two children, who live at 55f9 South
Thirty first street: his father. Luke G.,
three brothers and two sisters. The funeral
will be at the Larkin chapel Thursday at
. a. M Interment will be at the St.
Mary's cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-10-23

Edward A. Cain, 81 years old, a mem
Der of the S. A. T. C., company Q, at
Manhattan. Kan, died Tuesday Of in
fluenza He is survived by his parents.
MIR. and Mrs, Henry Cain, 1917 South
Twenty third street; four sisters Mrs. Fl. G..
Morse of Council Bluffs Mrs. T. NJ. Con-
ner of Imogene, Ia; Miss Stella Cain OF
South Omaha and Mrs. Michael Larkin of
South Omaha and five brothers, John j.
and Harry A., Lisco, Neb. Sylvester NJ.
Stamberg, Mo; Vincent P. of Manhattan,
Kan, and Alphonsus G., in the United
States artillery in France. Funeral Will De
held at the residence of his parents at
80 M Thursday, and interment will be
al the st, Joseph cemetery, in Council
Bhffs
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
NURSES ELECT OFFICERS.

The Alumni of New Britain General hospital held their annual meeting at the Nurses home on GrisWold street, yesterday. The following members were elected to office:-President Mrs George H. Bradley; president Mrs. John s. Buell.; secretary, Mrs. Louis F. Scheyd; treasurer, Miss Mary B. Preissl. A successful year was reported. It was voted at the meet ing to pay the dues of all members who are doing duty overseas. There are 10 members in the service and several more going. A buffet lunch was served.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
Limitation of Claims.

At a Court of Probate holden at New Britain, within and for the Dis trict of Berlin in the County of Hart ford and State of Connecticut, on the 3rd day of October, A. D., 1918.
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, ESQ., Judge.
 On motion of c. Ernest Carlson of said New Britain. as administrator on the estate of David Olson, late or New Britain, within said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree that SIX months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrator and directs that public notice be given of this order by ad- vertising in newspaper published in said New Britain, and having cir culation in said district, and by post ing a copy thereof on the public sign post in said Town of New Britain, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from record,
 MORTIMER H. CAMP, Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
asleep. He did not believe Mrs. Perretta had been in bed.
 Introducing ReyOiyerS and Knives.

asleep. He did not believe Mrs. Perretta had been in bed.
 Introducing Revolvers and Knives.
 A search was made in the house. In the cellar under a stairway he found cartridge on a shelf. Then he observed the muzzle of revolver sticking out. After removing few stones he got the gun. The butt of it was wrapped in a cloth. The wit ness identified the 3S-caliber Colt army pistol handed to him and it was marked as an exhibit. The revolver was loaded. Ten cartridges were found. In the toilet room of the eel lar a pearl handled revolver was found. It was a 32-caliber. On cross examination the witness said he did not examine the Colt revolver to see if it was recently fired. He did not test the pearl handled revolver to see if it had been recently fired. Officer Carlson said he went to the grape arbor and he saw a couple of bottles and jug, possibly of one gallon ca pacity. The jug, was covered with dirt. He said he went down because he had heard they had a great time there. The witness was questioned at considerable length on his ability to distinguish between a man who had been awakened suddenly from sleep and one who had not been sleeping. His testimony was nearly expert.
 Patrolman Strolls testified to the finding of a pocket knife in Joseph Perretta's room. The knife was wet as if it had been washed. A third re- volver, which. was found in Jos ephs roo1n.1 .1 was marked as an ex- hibit. A large jack knife, was found in the pantry. There was a. stain on the blade but the witness declined to state what it was. The knife was passed to the jurymen. The court adjourned at the conclu- sion of the cross examination of the witness.
 States Attorney Alcorn was sur prised when he learned during the trial that Patrolman Thomas Dolan, one of the witnesses, is now in the service and at sea.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
PLAN GERMANY'S DEFEAT
Representatives of Eight Nationali- ties From Baltic to Adriatic Confer On How Best to Hit Kaiser.

Washington, Oct. 3-With the view of erecting a barrier against German political military and economic az gression in the Near East, represen- tatives of eight of the nationalities extending from the Baltic to the Adriatic and including a population estimated at 5,000,000 persons who have suffered from German and Aus trian domination met here today to create federation for the promotion of their common interests.
 The nationalities represented were Films. Lithuanians, Poles, Czecho- SloVakS Ukrainians, RumanianS Jugo-Slavs and Italian Irredentists.
 The aim of the federation, it was stated, is the coordination of their peoples both in Europe and in the United States for the prosecution of the American and Allied war aims and to prepare for the application of the elf-determination of nations ac- corGling to principles laid down by President Wilson.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
'BABY DOLL" CASE OPENS
Judge Declines to Permit Jury to Visit Scene of Bridgeport Murder, But Trip May Be Made Later.

Bridgeport, Oct. 3.-William Thomas, known in connection with the Keystone club riot as Baby Doll', was placed on trial charged with murder today, the jury having been completed during the forenoon.
 After the defendant had been placed at the bar, his attorney. MT. Lewis, of Boston, moved that the jury be taken to the scene of the rioting and shooting. Carl Foster who ap- pears for the state, objected to this and Judge Joel B. Reed denied the moton but said the defense might renew it later in the trial if it saw fit. MT. Lewis then moved that all witnesses be excluded from the court room while one witness was on the stand and this was agreed to by MT. Foster.
 The first witness was Aubrey B. Fuller, a civil engineer, who had made plans of the layout of the streets close by the club and of two floors on which shootings occurred. He was under cross examination when noon recess was taken.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
EPIDEMIC MAY CLOSE
 MERIDEN'S CHURCHES
Pastors May Volunteer to Suspend Services Unless Plague Abatcs
 -1 ,0OO Cases in City,

Meriden, Oct. 3.-Closing of the Protestant churches here by voluntary action will probably be decided by the pastors tomorrow or Saturday if the influenza epidemic does not show i'm provement. The city today obtained use of building at the Curtiss Home for the Aged and will use it to house influenza patients. City health off, Ger J. A. Cook today estimated that there were 1000 patients in the city. The number of deaths has been few.
 Volunteer nurses are organizing schol teachers to assist in an emergen- cy hospital which will be opened next week
 The Meriden hospital is being equip ped with more beds but is handicap. ped by lack of nurses.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
CITY ITEMS.

Joseph McGrath has accepted a po- sition at Russell & Erwin's.
 Due to the fact that nearly 20 of the regular mail carriers at the local post office are ill at their homes, a new force of carriers has been put on today, most of them inexperienced, until the regular men return.
 Secretary l.. A. Sprague of the Chamber of Commerce is in New London making arrangements for speakers for the Connecticut Cham Der of Commerce convention. Sec retary Sprague is chairman of the speakers committee.
 The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. scheduled for Friday has been postponed because of the epidemic of influenza. The state convention will be held at Willimantic on Thursday and Friday of this week.
 The museum at the New Britain h. stitute will be open evenings.
 The condition of James Wolfe is reported as considerably improved at the hospital.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William IT. kurfz-

William r. Kurtz, aged 36, died at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Kurtz of 43 Woodland street, early this morning, after an illness of only 36 hours. Pneumonia, brought on. it is believed, by Spansh influenza, caused his death. MT. Kurtz was born in New Britain, but spent con- siderable part of his life in the west, returning to this city from California only three weeks ago. He has since been employed as government inspec- tor. He is survived by his wife and one tehild, bis parents, two brothers, Fred w., and Emil J., both in the army, and two sisters, Misses Barbara and Marion. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03

At a Court of Probate held at New Britain, within and for the Probate District of Berlin, in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the 3rd day of October, A. D., 1918
 Present, Bernard F. Gaffney, Judge Upon the exhibition to this Court of the agreement whereby Mary Ibitz of New Britain, Conn.,, of the first part gives in adoption to Frank Dol manitsch and Louise Dolmanitsch of said New Britain of the second part her minor female child, Anna Ibitz aged seventeen months, residing in aged seventeen months to become theirs by adoption:--it is
 Ordered: That a hearing upon said agreement be had at the Probate Office in said New Britain, on the 10th day of October, A. D., at g o'clock. in the forenoon: and that notice be given to all persons inter ested to appear at said hearing and show cause, if any they have why said agreement should not be ap- proved, by publishing a copy of this order in the New Britain Herald a newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting 8 copy of this order on the public sign-post of the Town of New Britain, in the County of Hartford in the State of Connecticut. nearest to the place of residence of said child, at least six days before the day herein before as signed by this Court for said hearing.
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY,
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
RICHARD MURRAY ESTATE
Inventory of Property Placed at SIG, G,719.46-AlIing Estate Totals S112S373.

w. w. Pagan and J. J. F'itzsimons appraisers of the estate of the late Richard E. Murray, have filed their inventory with the probate court pIac- ing the total valuation of the estate. subject to certain membranes, at $16, ,749.46. Of this amount $9,480 is represented in real estate, $750 in an autom obile, $500 in insurance, $19.46 in cash and the rest in stock in the Murray Brothers Brick company and the Richard Murray Brick company.
 The estate of Edward Alling has al so been appraised by II. V. Camp and H. w. Hatch. It totals 14,2S3.73, of which $11,000 is in real estate, $3,27S.S0 is in cash in the Berlin Savings Bank and $4.93 in the New Britain Trust company.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
JOHN ADRIAN MARTIN
 DIED AT PELHAM BAY
(Continued from First Page)

brothers, pr. Henry Martin of this city, Attorney James F. Martin of Buffalo and Joseph F. Martin of Naugatuck, and 8 sister, Miss Loretta Martin of this city.
 Funeral arrangeme have not been made. The body will be brought to this city for burial.
 Death of Paul Fanion.
 Paul Fanioa, aged 27 years, son of MT. and Mrs. Fanion of 70 Smalley street died at about ten o'clock last night at Camp Devens of influenza. Fanion went to camp July 25 with the large quota leaving this city at that time. He is one of three members of his family in the serv- ice, all of them in the army. The young soldier was married in Plain Vile but a short time before he was called into service and his wife, for merly Miss Agnes Zickwolf, survives him. Besides his wife he leaves his parents and several brothers and sis ters. They are Alexander, at Camp Devens Theodore at Camp Gree1leaf, Mrs. Jesse Whitney, and Miss Aldora.
 No funeral arrangements have been made as it is not known when the body will be sent to this city.
 Although IS new cases of Spanish influenza were reported to the health department authorities today this must not be taken to mean that the epidemic has taken a. sudden turn for the worse, as 103 of these cases are ones that were quarantined by the at tending physicians during the past two or three days but which could not be reported because of lack of time. Thus there are really only 42 new cases today, bringing the total up to 709
 pr. Henry F. Moore, superinten- dent of health, said this morning that in view of the very large number of cases of this disease within the city he thought the death rate was re- markedly low.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
PENNSYLVANIA TRAIN
 KILLS 26 WORKMEN
Runs Down Foundry Employees Alighting At Bedford, Ten Miles
 Outside of Cleveland

Cleveland O., Oct 3.-Twenty- six men were killed and two others prob ably fatally injured this morning when Pennsylvania passenger train No. 625 from Akron to Cleveland crashed into a crowd of workmen allghting from a local train at Bed ford, suburb. ten miles from here The men were employed at the Me Myler Interstate Coundry at Bedford The local train from Cleveland was carrying 600 of them to work
 Pennsylvania railroad company of ficialS say many of the workmen alighted from the local train before 1t stopped and in heavy fog stepped over on the north bound track where the passenger train struck them
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
Anthony SZeldcn.

Anthony Szelden died last night following a short illness. He was 29 years of age and married. His wife and three children survive him. The funeral will be held tomorrow morn ing at 8 o'clock at St. Andrews church. Rev. Edward Grikis will Officiate.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
BUFFALO TROLLEYMEN STRIKE.

Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 3.-A strike went into effect on all the lines of the International Railway here and in nearby cities and towns at 4 o'clock this morning. The tie-up was complete, the company making no effort to move cars with whatever force was aVaila ble.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
SUFFRAGE BACK ON CALENDAR
Senate, By Viva Voce Vote, Decides to Reconsider Action On Susan
 E. Anthony Amendment.

Washington, oct. 3.-The federal woman suffrage amendment which failed in the senate last Tuesday by two votes less than the requisite two thirds majority, today was returned to the senate calendar in position for future action. By @ viva voce vote the senate adopted 8. motion by Chairman Jones of the suffrage com 1nittee for reconsideration of Tues days vote.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
John Linus Larson.

John Linus Larson, aged 30, died at the New Britain General hospital this noon. He was a member of the Vega lodge, Andre lodge. I. o. O. F., the Svea Social club. and the Mutual Aid society of the Stanley Works Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
William A Humphrey.

William A Humphrey of West Nor walk died Monday night at his home. Funeral services were held in West Norwal1 this afternoon at o'clock MT. Humphrey was formerly in the grocery business in this city under the firm name of Humphrey Bros, on Myrtle street. He is survived by two brothers. John D. and Fred G.. both of Waterbury.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
l.. r. & c. BUY PROPERTY.

Landers, Frary & Clark have pur- chased the old Germania House prop erty on Center street, owned by the August Zehrer estate. This property is directly opposite the factory office building. What plans the company has for it's use is not known, but it will probably be held with view to further development of the factery
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
Financial

New York Stock Exchange cuota- tions furnished by Richter &, Co.,. members of the New York Stock Ex- cnange.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03

WANTED-Repair man. filling Rub
 Der Co. 10-3-1d
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03
TOO LATE FOR CLAssIFICA ATION

WANTED-Young lady for sales
 girl. Alling Rubber Co. 1O-3-1 d
New Britain herald., 1918-10-03

Good Bye. ! Die.
 The victim again identified the ac- cused Then he kissed the sergeant's hand and said:
 Good by. l die"
 On cross examination Judge Pierce said that when the accused were taken into the presence of Palmese Erasmo asked for Judge Mangan.
 The witness said he refused to per init ErasmO to speak in Italian to Palmese. He did not try to prevent him from speaking English. Ser geant Hart said that Palmese said: "Erasmo, the shoemaker, shot me-. Palmese did not mention the name of Luigi nor say they are Italians and that is enough, said the witness.
 Patrolman AXeI J. Carlson said his attention was attracted on the night in question by the sound of a wo- mans screams. He was then at the corner of Ellis and South Main street, which he judged was half a mile away. Erasmo made conflicting state ments regarding the time he retired. He fixed the time at 10 and 10:30. Mrs. Erasmo Perretta said they re- tired at 10:15. In the opinion of the witness the accused had not been
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-03

TOMORROW the taxpayers VIII pass upon proposal to
issue s250OOo worth Of bonds for road work, and
they probably viii vote the bonds FL Pasoans sell
dom defeat bond issue.
There is no question Of the need for road improvement
but FL Paso had such unfortunate experiences with
road work In the past that the road enthusiast and the
progressive taxpayer IS somewhat discouraged to say the
While fully realizing the necessity Of money for road
improvements help feeling that their money
has not been spent in the past to encourage
them to vote the issuance Of bonds for road work
There have been unwise expenditures originally and
much inexcusable waste after the roads built It
the that ran1les in the breast Of the
payer Much Of the out road IN the county might
still be good commissioners had allowed 60
pieces through neglect No wonder voter doubts If worth
while to vote money for roads and road work He VIII
only vote 1t upon the faith he has that the power
and those who VIII succeed them VIII be busnesske
their Of the countys afairs-u conserve
stead Of wasting VIII keep the roads OF the future IN repair
small expense instead OF allowing them go pieces
and be wholly rebuilt at heavy expense It takes consider
able faith On the part OF the voter TO offset his resentment
st the in which his road funds have been wasted
the past but voters willing to take chances
a new dea and everybody admits the necessity for money
rebuilding TIE road between 81 Yseta
that stretch between the viaduct the
Santa Fe crossing, west Of Fl PasO And If Otero county
going to build from AlamogOrd0 to Newman, E. PasO
should certainly build that stretch Of road between Fort
Bliss and Newman contemplated In the bond issue There
fore bond issue essential These things should be
done now for they VIII have to be done some time and at
least the Of the two pieces Of road to be rebuilt the
longer wait, the more expensive It VIII be-
But there should be careful pruning Of costs
It really appears from estimates Of this work.
that the amount Of money asked is larger than viii be
needed but the commissioners pledged to spend only
what they need. The voters viii thus have to trust to
their commissioners TO that the best results OBJ
tanned for the money and that none Of It IS wasted FL
PasO county has wasted road money the past We have
spent great deal Of money for roads and have little left
TO show for It
Where the fault lies IS question: but the fact remains
that have very little road in the county that could
really be called good road outside the btuhic pavement
between Ysleta and Fabens and the from Cour
chesne to Anthony These pieces Of road rebuilt two
years ago during the socaled PoolOrndorf adinstra
ton This administration, like Others however neglected
the important work Of repairs to roads.
The road between FL Paso and Yseta which Is to be
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-01-03

tlrst the turrers armor fits so close
iE 20 the gun that TO aim along il
would be impossible Secondly, mod
ern hiEhpower telescope sights are
100 delicately adjusted TO be dashed
directly 20 the gun barrel COncus-
son OF firing would give them acute
locOmOtOr a-aLia at every DISCHARGE
4 thick steel sleeve supports the
gun It is just a big hand holding the
long tube at its balance as a man
might grip his baseball bat Strong
metal bars jut out TO one side OF the
sleeve In a little cradle at their
end is DOlted the telescope siEht- Il
has its own special peep hole cut
through the thick turret face plate
IN order TO see the enemy
suppose the telescope he 10 feet
TO one side. Gun pointer must
look through Il for the whites Of
The enemy's eyes. PrOfectfle must
land square on the enemy's nose.
That this may be done the axis
Of the gun and Of the gun sight
must converge upon the enemy.
If he il very close the cOnrer--
ence is great. Miles away the
two lines become almost paral-
lei
Now. II your patience IS not ex-
lausled, YOU may readily perceive
ltalk like a real professor. don't wen
Ihat IT, while the telescope points at
The bow Of q hostile ship, the gun is
pointing at her stern. or at the moon,
&c g likely no damage VIII be done.
Bore sigh ing is clamDiog the gun
telescope in such a position that the
gun pointer actually looks AZ the
same spot upon which the gun ftseu
IS directed The task is simple
enough-to understand: Open breech
plug Place a second telescope eN-
actiy in the center axis Of the gun
barrel Shout Gin a pleasant tone Of
voice., Mark when exactly ''on"
the target. Pointer shifts his teie-
scope until he. too. is "on" at mark"
Rarely are more than q million trials
necessary to attain accuracy. Secure
everything and 90 below for lunch
important For short range firing
the guns are bore sighted at less than
1000 yards. In preparation for battle
the telescope and guns converge at
about $4,000 yards a diagram Of the
two lines shows the adjustments to
be in thOusandths OF an inch. Such
are the refiuements OF modern gun
merry Giant size OF weapons becomes
possible only through perfection OF
details.
This may explain q navy mans love
for trap shooting. He finds delight
iu going ashore once in a while and
using q gun which he has only TO
jerk up and blaze away with his eyes
shut
Even John D. plays golf and drinks
milk
Copyright. 1917, by George Matthew
Adams.)