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New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
Card Of Thanks.

We wish to express our thames to
the clergy, friends and relatives for
the expression Of sympathy aud for
the floral tributes presented at the
death of our beloved brother and
uncle, the Rev. Reinhard Bardeck.
MR.. AND MRS. PHILIP BARDECk
AND FAMILY
MRS. TERESA HOLLFELDlR
AND FAMILY
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
Demands Session of Reichstag.

London, Feb. "A demand that
the German Reichstag be summoned
to discuss the strike was made by the
Vorwaerts in leading article Fri
DAY, an Exchange Telegraph COM
pany dispatch from Copenhagen Fri
day says. Berliner Tageblatt, it is
added, declares that the civil power
will not grant the wish of the social
lists and summon the Reichstag, as
the radical elements would only be
given opportunity to preach strike
propaganda in the parliament.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
TO NOMINATE OFFICERS.

Officers for the ensuing year will be
nominated at the meeting of New
Britain lodge, 3. p. O. f, next Thurs
dav evening. The meeting will be
featured as Past Exalted Rulers
Night", and George L. Bunny will oc-
cupy the exalted rulers chair. A tab
let service will also be held. On Feb
ruarv 16, the 5oth anniversary Of the
foundation Of the order will be OBJ
served. Fred Harper grand exalted
ruler, will visit Meriden lodge Feb
ruary 10, and number of local Elks
are planning to attend the session.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
LAY UPRISING TO
WASHINGTON PLOT
Continued From First Page).

massacre is to overthrow the present
government and establish a republic.
While the police and military are
preparing for a general strike here
on Monday there are indications the
movement will not probably assume
serious proportions.
1t is said to be backed by socialists
with Bolshevik tendencies and de-
ciared to be an outward sign of the
discomfort of the working class aris-
ing out of privations due to the war.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
Appeal to U. S. Siaipbuilders.

New York, Feb. "A warning to
American workmen not to relax their
efforts in shipbuilding and other
trades because of the strike distur-
Dances in Germany was issued here
today by the U. S. Employment ser
vice.
THE unrest in Germany may be
quelled any minute, the statement
says II part, land the war is not over
yet by any means"
The workmen are urged meanwhile,
to retain their present jobs until no.
titled they are wanted for shipbuilding.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02

Washington, Feb. 2.--Son1e of the
Dutch ships referred to in the fore
going dispatch already have been as
signed to go to Argentina to load
corn for Belgian relief and others will
bring wheat to the United States
The wheat will be miIled and while
the -four may be exported the bran
and cattle food will be retained here.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
OPPOSES TOURNEY.
Boston Wonaan's Golf Association to
Cancel Inter-C City Play During War.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The Woman's Golf
association Of Boston voted not to
conduct it's usual championship tour
nament this year and to participate
in no inter-city matches with Phil
adelphia and New York until after
the war.
In place Of the championship event
there will be an entire week of tour
nament play probably early in June.
The proceeds will be given to the
Red Cross
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
ACTOR LOSES WATCH.
rformcr in Local Theater Claims
He Was Robbed.

Mack Ryno, an actor appearing in q
bal theater, reported to the detec-
Re bureau at the police headquarters
ks afternoon, that someone entered
5 room during the night and stole a
bid gold watch and chain.
he stated that he retired about 1
block and left the key in his door.
bis morning when he arose, the key
bs on the floor and the watch and
gaif- missing. The thief over' ooked
Sbney and other valuables il his
bthes, the actor said
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
CLEARING HOUSE REPORT

New York, Feb. 1.-THE actual con-
dition of clearing house oanks ana
trust companies for the week shows
they hold $50, 800 reserve in ex-
cess of legal requirements. This Is
decrease of $34,374,450 from last
week
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02

CARL YOUNGBLAD, NJ. s, Graduate
Masseur, IA West Main St. Office
Phone, 428-13; Residence Phone.
6755. Thermo1ite Bath Massage.
Vibration, Neuritis. Rheumatism,
Impeded Circulation. Electric treat
ments. Open afternoons and eve
nings. BY appointment at your res
idence.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
MAY RESUME MONDAY WORK
DR.. Garfield Willing, to Suspend Order
If State Fuel Administrators Agree
RAILROAD EnAbargoes Sufficient.

Washington, Feb. 2.-The fuel adj
ninistration is willing to revoke the
heatless Monday order after next
week in favor OF railroad embargoes
now in force if state fuel administra-
tors, who meet here Monday, believe
the closing already effected has served
it's purpose. DR.. Garfield expects to
get complete information on the coal
situation and the result of the clos
ing order.
New Yark, Feb. 2.-State and NUM-
cipal fuel authorities indicated to-
day they opposed any movement by
the national fuel administration to
modify the plan Of a heatless Monday
in an effort to conserve coal consump-
ton.
The situation continues serious here
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
DUTCH RELEASE SHIPS.
VIII Be Free to Sail With Cargoes
for United States.

The Hague, Feb. 2.-Negotiations
have been completed between Dutch
ship owners and the government re-
garding ships now in American ports
which will be exempt from requlsition
by the government. They will be
free to sail in accordance with a pre-
Vious arrangement between the
United States and Holland
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
QUEBEC STOCKYARDS ATTIRE
Entire Department Called Out to
Battle With FYamcs-SeveraI Build
iDgS DestrOyed-BIaze Controlled.

Quebec, Feb. 2.-The entire fire
fighting force here has been sum-
moned to Limoilo, a suburb to fight
flames which apparently are Destroy
ing the Quebec stockyards and alb
attoirS.
The blaze soon was under control,
though several buildings were de-
stroyed.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
AMERICANS w0yrNDrD

ottawa, Feb. 1.-The names of Fl.
E. Tobin, New Haven and S. r. Tav-
lor, Lower Falls, Mass. are mentioned
in todays casualties list for Canada. as
having been wounded.
New Britain herald., 1918-02-02
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

WANTED-Yo Dung lady for position as
timekeeper in local factory. Best
wages paid. Herald box 13b.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
HALL SHINES AT
TENNIS MEET
Wins Matches at Orange
Club for Title of Mid.
die States
MAY PLAY T. r. PELL.

New York, June o5.-walter Merrill,
hali' winner of the title seven wears apo
was me shining light in the openinp
iouiius OF the tennis tournament for the
championship of the Middle States on
the courts of the Orange Tennis rub
yesterday. The draw exhibited a mark.
eo scarcity of stellar experts and Halls
name stood out like beacon in the
nisn, Should he come through the final.
whic' Is not at all unlikely. Hall will
De called on to face Theodore r. Pell in
the challenge round. Pell won tho chan,.
pionship IN 1916. and as the tournament
was Cancelled last year he held the
honors over for another season.
HAN drew first round bye and in
the second round defeated Allan q,
Bragaw. of the Essex County Country
tlub, at 81, 6-4. In the third round
Haii had an even easier time Carl Rus
sell being his victim. Russell could not
take game. and there was no particu
lar reason why he should have got any.
as he was lashed to the net posts from
the opening service. Neither match
furnished reliable index to Halls
form. as he did not have to stretch
himself to undue effort
Elliott Blnzen. Fred Baggs and A null
'iplicity of local lights left the draw
through the default route Seiichiro
kashio was to have played r. Mattox,
but the latter obliged with default.
G. A. L. Dionne, the veteran from the
West Side Club. had no trouble in win
ming his third round bracket at the ex-
pense of G. Dixon at 6-4. 6-1.
Gerald Emerson. who may make some
trouble for his older rivals. made sim
liar progress without having to get into
action. w H. Prtchard made the long
trip only to be put out by r. Arguimbau
6--3 Ga.
The women's division of the tourna-
ment now is counted on to prove the
stellar attraction. and it will be started
tomorrow afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
MINORS WILL FINISH
Hickey Says His League Will
Complete the Season

Chicago. June g5.-Thomas i. Hickey,
president OF the American Association.
made the positive statement yesterday
hat the association would finish its sea-
son as scheduled. and that the schedule
would not be curtailed in any way. The
statement was made to dispel rumors
that the organization might suspend.
President ickey's statement was
made after he had obtained the views
Of each of the eight club presidents over
the uncertainty prevailing in regard to
General Crowders work or-iight' regu-
lations and the war situation as IL
affects baseball
II have been in communication with
every club president. either by telephone
or personal interviews. and every one
wants il made known that the associa-
tion will finish its schedule President
liickey's statement read.
THE attendance has improved since
the weather settled. and, regardless of
attendance or anything else. we will
finish the season as called for by the
schedule. There is only one possible
exception That is If the Government
should request that baseball suspend, we
will, of course. fulfll the wishes of the
Federal authorities"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
ANOTHER SOLDIER
TRIMS ATHLETICS
Rice Stays Long Enough in
Washington to Beat
Mackmen
L o S T BY 4 RU \

Washington, June 25-l.art Of STAN
ina. the old staying power lost vean
Gregg a possible victory in the second
contest here. The long left handler. en-
posing an equally good lef; -hander in
harrN Harper, pitched a neat game. but
tile Griffmen stayed so clrse 70 him all
TIE way that when he weakened ever SO
little in the last two frames and they
nosed out a triumph. to /.
Gregg got away to poor start. giving
Two hits in the first inning but from
'Ecn til the seventh only two singles
were made off his stuff. Then the home
hoys showed ruin across in the seventh
on Rice's single. followed by LaNan's
triple to the corner in right field
Harper had been careening along like
an old-fashioned galleon until the eighth
hut then he tottered sufficiently for the
AS to tie the count on Shaunon's double
70 right center. followed by Dugan's
safe splash to center
Gregg disposed of Shuttou to open the
Griffmen's half of the eighth. but Fos-
tsr cracked him for a. cushion and he
issued a free ticket to Judge Milan
rolled weakly to Dugan and II looked as
If extra innings might be in order. but
when Rice rolled a slow one to Dugan,
beating it out. Foster crossed the plate
with the deciding run.
The Mackmen threatened In the very
first session. when Jameson and Oldring
took free passes from Harper. but the
next two Mackmen DEED and then Jamie
son was run down Oh AN attempted dou-
BILE steal.
Again. in the fifth. the Shibe Parkers
got busy. Dugan ripping a double down
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

whole game on the league Leading Red Soy.
HuEgins,. men this mornins were Just one
In couple Of days.
New York and Chicago continue to breeze
along at the same relative ratio in the Ma
tional League. Both again yesterday.
The Cubs have two full games on the Giants
The worlds champions had another set:
back, James outhuried Eddie C!cotte and
sas %Stfs S and being @
Si% Who are "i Just " gan game " and a half behind
Rowland's club.
hits. apd the Giants had no trouble iu takins
the game to o. Dick Rudolph. the Ath-
letcs' tanner was tapped for nine satetles
Heine was recorded at bat three times and
nicked the old nil for double and two sin
riiice.
Dave Robertson has not Yet ,joned the
Giants. Wilhoit is at present taking Benny
scoring the first run after he had singled.
with thu" the Willow. lie nSnched the pill into
safe territory three tines In five times up
against Meadows and Mays.
level Of the Cards. The Pirates gave them
another punch backward yesterday, Miller
and Schneider were the winning and losInS
hurlers.
William J. Lee chairman of the Fourth
of July safe and sane athletic festivals ahc
games. OF New York. under the auspices OF
the Mayors committee on national defense
has written to Provost Marshal General
Crowder urging reconsideration of the
ruling against baseball as Il nonessentiai
and allowing other sports and theatrical
amusements to prevail.
The umpiring Of Pete Fp-rison was great
improvement on that Of Bili Byron,
Johnston had a hard time judging ny balls
out in right field. He allowed two to sail
his head.
Mike Dooian SIN pops en- rp 70 the IN
deId. but his defensive pInU is as brilliant as
rua. The former PhillD star rds gIren
time.
lily Myers took OF his hat and made a
sweeong bow to Umpire Harrison after he
had been called out on strikes In the hfth.
Bancroft spoiled a hit for Cy Williams in
loped which was too hot for Daubert:
The bali bounced off Jake's shns, rolled
toward second and Doolan picked II up in
time 10 force Bancroft. The little shortstop
had fallen asleep and did not try for the bag
until too late.
Auoe Moran unped on the bases yester-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
new YORK PLAN
FOR ATHLETIC
Big Carnival Will Be HEN
July Fourth Under 4
Mayors Direction
IS A F f A ND AN Es


Under the auspices Of Mayor HyiaAU
committee on national defense. IT.
planned to celebrate the Fourth Of - n
in New York with grand athletic 90 3
nival Ceremonies will he held in hOI4I1
of dead athletes and more than Aff{S
different athletic meets will be heI~
at the parks and tracks in and near th&'
city. srxi
II is expected there will be about 20.-s
600 entries for the different festivitieG,.
Every college. university. high sch6Efr
and prep school in this vicinity has been
asked to send men to participate. sIs.
safe and Sane has been adopted S6
the watchword of the celebration. It|
has double purpose that Of honorin6
the memory OF the great athletes who
have been killed in Europe and the crea<,|
ton of interest in athletic actIyt<]
ties among the young men OF thu
country both in and out Of III
service. II has been pointed out IN
the greatest feats in the battlefields hal
been performed by atnfetes. EspeciG1
has the athletic world been of aNd
service in the aviation service
The women Of the city will also -
part, in the celebration. Several e. s
letic events have been arranged for e ~
ladies by the Mayors committee Of wona-
en- on national defense. Prices in4
trophies will be given to the winners.@xTy5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

vTyWO good scraps are listed for July
i"'ee 'o"'es's "e'e " 'e "e'u
on the national holiday but. the most
important tilt was postponed until Sat
urday afternoon. July 10.
Jack Dempsey. the Coast sensation
and Ferocious F'redward Fulton. the
hattie twenty rounds at Baltimore, but
~ nnsuccss,f,,I attemnt of tbe nro-
mo n,oters 'u, to come to an agreement With
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
SCRAPS ABOUT ,SCRAPPERS

Of July 3, has started training for the
Philadelphia fans will be out in full force
to witness the eight-round bout between
xeN Hew Tender nht and Frankie Callahan. Of New
y tGsk on wsSa M sns Ss sasfS July % aaSeS
already has started training for the tilt and
Is os .op ss Dan sfR.
lightweight performer
under the management OF Billy Kelly, has
started training for his scheduled six-round
S1 TRay come osethsr the sema Hs1 ~ ,se
Jefr sWith; HERMAN Miller tiIt at Wrights-
town. ~ j.. on the night Of July =,
Billy MIskie; the st. Paul heavyweight
tWelye-round hsht With kid Norfok, fI'sr Of Pam,
ANA. They Will be seen In action at Boston
on the night OF July 2
Tommy Carey. the Nicetown lightweight.
won from Larry Hansen. Of Denmark, in the
Both men were siugsing from the start Until
the bell sounded sou s & 70 stop hostiltties for the
by one of Csrey's right-hand punches. but
he was UP before the referee could start the
famous ten count. In the last round Hansen
bouts, Joe Koons defeated Dick stosh' OF
Whitley Fitzsersld had a shade the better
over Kid Scatton, HuEhie Hutchinson stopped
Chief Render in the second round and
Jimmy Tierney won from Bobby Burns after
six stormy sessions.
Johnny Dundee easily defeated Mickey
Donneliy. of Newark. In an eisht-round bout
at Jersey City last night
yohnny summera. welterweight champion
Of Ensland. has been wounded "somewhere
IN France aud at tho present time u lying
were no(ined thai his vsppds srS moi uericus
~ test he VII as's e lssss a. hasSlsei
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

Burns in Second Place
in Big Batting Race

H0mr-Rnn Baker moved Into third
place In the American League batting
race Yesterday. Sisler and Burns alone
lead the YANKEE slugrer.
Here's how the FIVE leading ma Jor
Ienrusrs are batting to date:
,nl'nIftN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25

day aud looked GOOD. He is sitting in for
QuiOiCD whO is III.
Cy Williams made Il great running and
lHapinR catch in the fourth and rObbed Dau
cert of a sure three baERer.
Brooklyn here AGAIN today. Game starts
at $3.50. II the moisture Is not too dense.
Zach Wheat ruined perfectly good two
agger which flew of Jack Adamss hat
when he speared the ball with his gloved
hand in the sixth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
Start Twilight Games

Kensington A. 4. lost the opening twilight
game to the Allegheny A. A. in we'll
played uame. Thursday evening Eensington
rlars Fourth Naval at Frankford avenue.
Game starts G:30 p m. sharp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
Victory for Sailors

Cape Nav. y. j.. June - Timely hit
ting. errorless fielding and gilt-edge pitch
ing by Roeloff enabled the jackies stationed
at the section base to defeat the Philadelphia
Profess onals here yesterday. to ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
Only One Hit of Irwin


Altoona. Pa. June 25.--Irwin held Junia IA
To one hit, home run by Calhoun, and
won for Machine Shop, by the score of 4
to l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-06-25
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

l. L
NATIONAL LEAGUE
rhillies :; Brooklyn. I.
New York. 3; Boston. q,
Pittsburgh, Z; Cincinnati. 2.
Chicago. q; st. Louis. 8.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Washington. 9; Athletics. I.
New York. 3: Boston. 2.
Detroit. 9; CHICAGO. z:
st. LOuis-Clevelan nd-Rain.
Sche lule for Today
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York at BOston-CIear; 3:15.
Brooklyn at Philadelphta-ClOudy; $3.50.
Pittsburgh at Clnclnnati-R:i in; 3.
st. Louis at ChicaEo-ClOudy; 3.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Boston at New York-Rain; S;s0.
Philadelphia ut WRshinEt0n-Rain; I.
Chicago at Detroit-Cl0udy; 3l5
Cleveland ut st. LOuis--Rain; Two games.
$3.50 and 1880.
International League
Rochester ......3 o o q I O . o.
Binghamton 20 I Ol o o q Ga 3 3
Batteries--Hsgan. l'ogan and Fiaherty;
Beckvermit and Fishers
Bs itimore ......0 3 o o 0 o x-a 1
Batteries = Gokey. Heck and Hopper;
Ma son and EEan
Jersey City-Buffslo game PLAYED Sunday,
Newark-Toronto game played Saturday
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-06
WINS FAMOUS WINCHESTER
JUNIOR RIFLE CORPS MEDAL

Thomas Bromley, Milford. Del, with
/ score Of 20i, has been awarded the
Narksnan medal and diploma offered
by the Winchester Junior Rife Corps.
"a recently formed National Organiza-
tion 70 promote shooting among the
boys and girls in America.
Marksman and SharpshOoter medals
are offered BY the Winchester Junior
Rife Corps to any boy or girl not over
eighteen years Of age. A score of 10
out OF possible % on each Of ten tar
gets wins the marksman medal. and a
score Of "a out OF possible % on each
Of fifteen targets wins the sharpshoot-
er medal The targets must be shot
on fifty foot range.
The Pierce Hardware Company nave
been appointed local representative Of
the Winchester Junior Rifle Corps. and
any boy or girl may register at their
store and secure membership certlfi-
Gates, Official buttons and targets
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-06
HERE AND aOYER THERE

Three days after the declaration OF
armistice 5000 workers employed on
Government contracts in Brooklyn
went on a strike because of an order
attributed to Secretary Baker, which
terminated overtime and Sunday work.
SO il began with a strike and ended
with a strike. But the boys drawing
$50 a month over there, through it
all went ahead and obcyed orders It
is related that on one occasion several
hundred American soldiers. who had
been given ten days leave. were in
Paris and had gathered at Paris thea
ire TO see show, when word came
that a drive on the Hun was about to
start. There was no military duty or
necessity calling the men back to the
line until their leave was up. but every
mothers son Of them arose, left the
theatre and hustled back to their re-
spective regiments to Join in the thick
OF the fray. And a number OF them
paid the last full measure of their de-
vOtion to the cause. Comparisons are
supertlOus.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-06
STATE ARNORY ACCFPTED

The State Armory in Milford was in
spected last Monday by a committee
appointed BY the State Armory Com
mission. and on that committees re-
port to the Commission, warrants
were directed drawn to pay the amount
of the contract for making the repairs.
The plumbing has to be done yet, but
the Commission will have that done
under a separate contract. The State
ArmOry Commission has no intention
of conducting a public hall for the
convenience of the people of Milford:
but until a proper public auditorium
is built either by the public or by the
Board Of Education. in which assembly
OF the public can be held. the Armory
Will be permitted to be used for large
dances, so long as the property is
guarded against injury or damage by
fire. Milford must build a large ath-
letic hall for the use OF the younth and
children in games and entertainments.
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-06
Personal MENTIONS

Mrs. W. z. Lank is spending the win
ter with Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Sammons.
Miss Madge Rickard of the Newark
public schools spent Thanksgiving
with Miss Carrie Mesten.
James L. Courtney, Jr., has return
ed from a visit with relatives in viii
mingtOn, Philadelphia and Coatesville.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clifton have re-
turned home from a weeks visit with
their daughter, Mrs. Charles Malseed
Mrs Allaband Denney and son and
Mrs. Amanda Magee spent last week
in Smyrna, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. Marshall Hugg.
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hall and
daughter, Mrs. Stanley Deakyne, spent
Thanksgiving in Philadelphia, return
ing home Saturday evening.
Mrs. Dudley G. Frazier Of Baltimore
is passing a week with her friends In
Milford. She has but recently recov-
cred from an operation for appendi-
citis.
Mr.. Ellis Shirley visited his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Shirley, with
Miss Virginia Murray over Thanksgiv-
ing Day, returning to Philadelphia
Milford chronicle., 1918-12-06
OUR YOUNG MEN GIVE
AN ELABORATE DANCE
Afialr Was One Of the Finest Ever
Given In Milford. Music and
Refreshments were Fine

BY far the most elaborate dance
given in Milford for several years past
was that given in Armory Hall. Mil
ford, last Friday evening by the young
men of this town. The stage was, dec
GRATED in a simple manner, but what
was lacking in decorations was more
than made up by the excellent music.
In all, approximately one hundred
couples were on the floor. and from
$50 O'Clock. when the dancing started,
until almost four O'Clock Saturday
morning the hall was the scene of a
very happy gathering OF young folks.
A large number Of out of town guests
enjoyed the hospitality OF the young
men, and all reported an excellent
time.
The refreshments ,~ere served by
Thaddeus Windsor, proprietor Of the
New Windsor Hotel. and they were
all that were to be expected. The fine
eats" served consisted OF chicken
salad and Delawawe biscuits, coffee.
ice cream and cake.
The young men will give another
dance in the Armory during Christ
mas week and il is certain that the
dance will be we'll attended. Messre.
Roy PettyjOhn. William Boyce. Joseph
Smith and Frank Deputy were the
committee in charge of last Fridays
affair.