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15iding the overcrowding of trolley
Ars. People living near their places
i business are asked to walk and
4 those who live further away and
Re compelled to take the cars.
Mayor G.. A. Quigley's little daugh-
r has been taken seriously Ill with
e influenza, but today was reported
more comfortable. The mayor said
y is morning that as yet he has not
etsn requested by the hospital
hthorities to vacate his home, that
4 offer to have it. converted into
Hbspita1 annex might be accepted and
8ted upon. If it is necessary, how
yer, he stands willing to do this and
y els sure, that should the emergency
Bntiuue, other people in the city will
allow suit.
Third Death in Family.
3 For the third time in less than two
eeks death has visited the family of
#ichaeI Cherpak. Mr.. Cherpak died
#Lriy TINS morning at the New Britain
Neneral hospital of pneumonia, fol-
living influenza. Last Satur-
nv Mr.. Cherpack buried his
-year-old wife, who was a victim
pneumonia, and the week be-
Bre their infant child died Of
Ne sickness now epidemic. Three
#her children Of the family have
ben i'll with influenza and one of
Aem, a Is month old girl, is still
#riously sick. Mr.. Cherpak was
|holtt 80 years old. He was born in
\ RnAnd came to this city about
Aago. He was one of the
M Aabers of SITS. Cyril and
Jz| &reek Catholic church.
A three children, the old
n Is ~ four years, he leaves
~ I'm George, Michael and
GA #ak in this city. The
robably be held Thurs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
SUIT FOR DIVORCE.
F1ossie X. Christesen Brings Action
Against Her Husband

FlOssie *. Christesen has brought
suit for divorce against her husband,
Wallie Harry Christesen now in the
United States navy. He was formerly
a clerk at Besse-Leland's The action
is based on the grounds of intoler-
able cruelty. Divorce, custody Of Il
minor child, and alimony is claimed.
They were married June II, 1903. At
torney Eliot Watrous of New Haven
issued the writ. Deputy Sheriff NJ.
D. Stockwell served the papers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
WHEAT CROP FORECAST
WILL ENFORCE SAFETY RULE

Washington, Oct. S.--PIans for
strict enforcement of federal safety
laws and regulations on railroads
were announced today by Director
General McAdoo. Frank McManamy,
assistant director of operations for
the railroad administration. has been
placed in charge of a movement to
round up violators, either employees
or railroad managers for prosecution
or diSCiplinirg.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Mrs. Carolina Abrahamson.

Carolina Abrahamson, wife of John
A. Abrahamson, the local real estate
dealer, died at her home yesterday
afternoon. Services will be held to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock in the
Swedish Bethany church., Rev. G..
f. Phil officiating and burial will be
in the Fairview cemetery. Mrs.
Abrahamson is survived by her hus-
band and one son, FTjalmer
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Mrs. Mary Beatty.

Mrs. Mary Beatty, aged 20 years,
died last evening at the New Britain
General hospital. Pneumonia result
ing from Spanish influenza, was the
cause OF death. She leaves her hus-
band, John Beatty of 1858 Arch street,
three sisters and brother. The
funeral will be held Thursday morning
a t st. Joseph's church. Burial will be
in the new Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
POLITICAL AMNESTY EXPECTED

London, Oct S.-Fhc German gov
eminent according to a dispatch from
Amsterdam to the Exchange Tele-
graph Co. intends to grant pardons
to a number Of politicians imprisoned
since the war began, including the
socialist DIR. Karl Liebknecht and
Wilhelm Dittmann. A general am
nesty, the dispatch adds, probably
will be granted to political Offenders.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
William McGiII.

William McGill died last night at
the home of his sister at 161 South
Main street. He was a painter by
trade and is survived by his sister,
Miss Katherine, and two brothers,
Andrew and James The funeral will
be held from st. Joseph's church to-
morrow morning at 9 o'clock and
burial will be in St. MarY's cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
j. TT. AIbiStOn,

After an illness of less than a week,
James H. Albiston of 26 Liberty street
died last night at his home. He was
IS years of age and for q number of
years had been in the employ of the
Stanley Works as q carpenter. He is
survived by his wife and two sons,
Lieut. Joseph A, of Battery B, in
service with the A. f. r, and Allen
Albiston of Helene, Cal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
MYSTERIOUS FIRE AT
BOSTON NAVY YARD.

Boston, Oct. 8.-Officials of the
First Naval district began an inveSti-
cation today to determine the cause
of q fire which last night destroyed q
large quantity of hemp stored at the
Boston navy yard. The hemp was
used in making ropes for American
naval vessels.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Miss Icta Gerry.

Miss Leta Gerry, aged 35 years,
died at the New Britain General hos
pitaI this morning of pneumonia.
She was admitted to the hospital a
day or two ago after she had passed
through an illness of Spanish influ-
enza. She lived il Bristol and leaves
her mother, Mrs. Fred Schmidt Of
Bristol. The body will be taken to
Bristol for burial.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
SUES FOR $50.

II. Rosenberg of Waterbury has
brought suit against A. and E. Solo
man of this city for the recovery of
$3.50. Property on Francis street and
money in the bank has been attached
by Deputy Sheriff Wrinkle. The writ
is returnablc to the city court in
Waterbury. Attorney II. J. Weisman
brought the action.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

We wish to thank all kind neigh
bors and friends who aided us in any
way at the time of the death of John
Linus Larson. We are especially
thankful to Andre lodge, [. O. O. r.,
Stanley Works, Vega society and
Svea Social club and all others who
contributed floral tributes.
ANDREW ANDERSON,
MRS. JOHN OGREN.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Alexander Sperry.

Alexander Sperry, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Sperry of Smalley street,
died at the New Britain General hospi-
tai yesterday afternoon of pneumonia.
He was II years of age and has been
connected with his father in the char
coal business for some time. Services
were held from his late home this
afternoon at o'clock and burial was
in the Beth Atom cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Mrs. Agatha K,nSt. CHYiCI.

Services We're held in st. Andrew S
Lithuanian church this morning for
Mrs. Agatha RaskeWicz, wife Of
Joseph Raskewicz of ii Spring street,
who died yesterday afternoon of
Spanish influenza. A funeral mass
was sung at $50. and burial was in
st. Mary's new cemetery. The de-
ceased is survived by her husband
and an infant child.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
William III, ReIyca.

Rev. Lyman S. Johnson OBLIGATED at
the funeral services for William H.
Relyca who died Saturday night at
his home on Olive street. The services
We're conducted at o'clock today in
the Burritt Mission chapel and in
torment was in the FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
CONSIDERS POINTS REJECTED.

Copenhagen, Oct, 1.-THE Lokal
Anzeiger of Berlin says two of Pres
ident Wilson's points must be con-
sidered rejected-the separation of
Alsace-Lorraine from Germany and
the incorporation in independent Po-
land Of Prussian Poland.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
GATEWOMAN AT MAIN STREET.

Owing to the illness of the regular
gate tender at the Main street railroad
crossing a womap is employed at the
post today. This is the first time that
the railroad officials have attempted
the employment Of a woman at such
an important place.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
POLICEMEN I'LL.

Spanish influenza has hit the police
department hard. Patrolmen WOODS,
McCue, Liebler, tstrolls8 and J. Carl y
son are off duty on account of sick
ness. e .s$a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
Pauline kOza.

Pauline koza. aged 25 years, died
at the hospital this morning of pneu-
monia. She was admitted to the hos
pital yesterday afternoon. She leaves
her husband, John. The funeral ar
engagements have not been made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
GERMAN AVIATOR WITH
IA VICTORIES KILLED

Amsterdam, oct. 7.-Flight Lieut..
Fritz Rumey, of the German army,
who claimed A air victories, has
been killed, according to the Lokal
Anzeiger of Berlin
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
WHEAT PRODUCTION


Washington, oct. S.-This years
wheat crop will be 91S, $40, 600 BUSH
els, the department of agriculture
announced today in its preliminary
estimate of production. Winter wheat
production is 555,725, 900 bushels and
spring wheat production 1868, 1876, 600
bushels.
A corn production Of 2,717,775, 900
bushels was forecast fro mthe Condi-
ton of the crop October /.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

SALES room house, Maple
ill, Newngton. Lot 75x145, gar
Age, price $6,5oO. G. c. Prentice,
Is Asylum st. Hartford. or phone
evenings, 1866, New Britain.
10-S-3d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
HINTON OVERSEAS.

Names Linton of Maple street
NJ eived word from her son
Announcing his safe arrival
as.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

8ZANTED--Men and women for work
at hospital. Good home and good
wages. Apply in person. New
Britain Hospital 10-S-tf
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

OR mbination coal and
gas range also double copper coil
hot water heater. Outfit practically
new VIII sacrifice. Leaving town.
Allen, S5 Hawley ST. 10-S-2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

ANTED-Good reliable man to ped
die milk and assist with dairy
work, Apply T. S. Anderson. Tel.
5O8-13. ITO Rockwell Ave.
y 10-S-3dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

Councilman Ivor Axelson Of the
Second ward today forwarded his
resignation to Mayor G. A. Quigley.
Mr.. AXeIson is a member of the naval
reserves and was called into active
duty several months ago.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08
SUPREME COURT is
AFFECTED BY PLAGUE
Reconyenes To-day But Takes Recess
Because of Influenza Epidemic
at Washington.

Washington, Oct. 8.-The supreme
court which reconvened yesterday
after the summer recess adjourned to-
day until Monday because of the in
1luenza epidemic.
Because of the influenza epidemic
in parts of Ohio, Connecticut and Ten
nessee, Provost Marshal General
Crowder was asked today to defer
physical examination of registrants
in class / by draft boards SO as to
release physicians assigned to this
work Where it is shown that the
release of physicians is necessary,
permission to delay examination has
been granted.
Boston, Oct. S.-Orders were issued
today suspending all jury trials in the
federal court in this city for q week
because of the influenza epidemic.
Only vitality necessary court proceed
ings will be undertaken until next
Tuesday at the earliest.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

EANTED-Girl for general house
work. Any nationality. No cooking.
Apply Box 13C Herald. 10-S-1d.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-10-08

Hartford, oct. S.-NotWithstandin
the fact that Surgeon Gen. Blue of
the L. S. Health Service has sug-
gested to all state health officers that
schools and places of amusement be
closed and public meetings discon-
tinued in order to prevent a further
spread of influenza, no such action
will be taken in Connecticut. Accord
ing to DR.. John 7. Black, head of the
state board of health. He said to-
day that the suggestion which was
contained in a dispatch from Wash
ington last night was ~ week old.
and that the state board of health
was not to get away from the policy
it had maintained right along. This
policy is that the epidemic cannot be
checked by closing the schools and
theatres. In some cities, the theatres
and schools have been closed on order
of the local boards of health, but no
action has been taken by the Hart
ford board, or by the state board
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
BALL PLAYERS REACH
CREST At Is Or Is
Actor Fan Has Figures on
Games Stars to
Prove Claim.

When does Il ball PLAYER reach the
greatest re OF eaicienc>c
At what age Is his proves superior
% his efforts al other times
rhis is q problem which Otto kruger.
or fan attempts 20 solve with figures
emo data gathered or certain stars
II -Gsr. who plays the leading role with
The GYPSY Trail" Company a. The Nlu-
lat thester this week. was ball player
himself when he was a student a the
diversity OF Michigan and since leaV-
ing the diamond he has made = close
study o. The dope. or fan fodder Is II IS
sometimes called. He has studied the
ages at which ban players have had
their greatest year and his dope i in
t-resting. Il shows and proves conclu-
Ste-ly that about IS or % is the maxi
mum al which efficiency il reached.
Honus Wagner had his greatest year
- 1900. -it least he reached his maxi
lam az batsmsn that year and his
sing was never better. He bstted
% for the season. Napoleon I.sjoie
h74 his hest year in 1907 when he vas
That year the great Frenchman
Dated for an astounding total Of .4?2
,obbS star year was in 1911, when he
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04

J. 4. g. team last year. He is a big
fellow and can guard better than most
centers. If it becomes necessary for
the owls Club to play a defensive game.
Moose" Cochrane will make things
pretty interesting for Homer stone
breaker.
Francis Bacon. who plays the running
guard for The EN- Roes. is another Wa
bash star and raember of the famous
wonder Five he IS a dangerous man
90 have possession Of the ball because
ne invariably gets the ball to one of the
forwards or 20 Stonebreaker II they are
i'm position to make 81 BASKET lie is a
big fellow. strong. fast and clever. As
o guard it is hard TO get by him-some-
thing that the Owls will have 10 do il
they expect TO ring up points This is
his first season with the En- Roes.
Billy Weiss viii play the running
guard for the Whiting owls. Weiss IS
d strong young fellow This is his first
season In big COMPANY He has, how
ever. demonstrated that he has the
caliber of that class. He is fast and
has wonderful eye for the basket.
Here again the EN- Roe team has it on
the Owls for experience. Weiss, like
Bacon. Is dangerous man TO get hold
Of the ball. Harry Frieling will, no
doubt take hand in the game at his
old position and Will replace Weiss
should the younger man fail down
FrieIing is as fast as Bacon. every bit
as clever. has had as much experience
and we believe better head on him
than Bacon
Oscar Behrent. the visitors back
guard. has played six years on the I'm
Roe team and has compared favorably
with the best guards in the business and
can cause the best forwards consider
able trouble The Owls are relying on
Bernie" Egan to stop the visitors for
wards. This young fellow has shown
that he can be depended on. Barney
Peisma, too. will give the visitors all
sorts OF trouble.
Some games" will be the verdict Of
all those who attend Well gamble on
that-now that we can't drink.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
GAMES ARE
ATTRACTING
ATTENTION
BY JIMMIE RAY.

IS HITTING. IND. April 4-Tonorrow
evening al the Slovensky Dom in Whit
ing the first Of series Of two basket
bail games between tho sterling quintet
Of the Whiting Owls and the almost an
heatable En- Roes of indianapolis will
take place. These two games are at
tracing considerable attention both
near and far They will wind up tho
season both for the En- Roes and for
the Whiting Owls.
At this time il ght not be aniss 20
make q few comparisons in the teams
and their players or course the star
Of the Elm Roes team is Homer stone
breaker Stonebreaker was member
OF the famous Wingate High school
team which won ths hieh school cham
pionship of the state a number oC years
ago He then went TO Wabash where he
made good right of the bat and was a
tower OF strength on that team. The
Little Giants earned the name Of ths
Wonder Five" largely thru the efforts
Of this pivot man.
Opposed to him will be Fred Schaofer
who will play the center position for
the owls club. Schaefer is not as tall
as Stonebreaker but fans who have seen
both boys in action believe that Schaef-
er can out jump Stonebreaker They
have never opposed each other. stone
breaker has had the most experience
and is heavier Schaefer. on the other
hand is thought 10 have the better eye
fer the basket and has as good ? head
as any player in the game today Re-
sides Schaefer. the Owls have Cochrans
20 use. Moose" as he Is familiarity
known has played on some Of the host
teams in the country. including the old
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04

annual rattle last Saturday night GnI
announce Il great success. The total
receipts being $3.50
Or. Kellsms drew the lucky mum
Der from the box while Or Stevens.
Harry Davis. and many ticket holders
We're spectators. Thirteen tickets were
pulled and when The last ticket was
drawn out there was quite little dts
turbance in the crowd all trying in vain
10 find the lucky number on their ticket.
The lucky number is C-f61. The holder
OF this ticket viii please call at the
newsstand al the Central Drug store
within two days from date or forfeit
his right TO tho $40 in gold
The Trlangles wish to thank the pub
lie for the large number Of tickets pur-
chased. and they wish also to thank THE
TINES for their undying support or az
athletic news sent them
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
SPORTS


was -. That year Cobb batted 420 and
scored 147 runs when il was consid-
cred that there are few batters who get
beyond 100 runs or 200 hits a season II
may be seen how far ahead or the held
Cobb was that year
Christy Mathewson had something like
sixteen great years. but the sreatest OF
these was IN 1905. when he was % That
year Matty Won thirty-one and lost but
nire games out Of forty and pitched
three shutout games against the Ath-
letics in the worlds series. an achieve
nent which has never been equaled Ed
" alsh's super year when ne won forty
games and lost thirteen besides saving
q number FOR other pitchers. vas in
1908, when he was rs years old His
record or forty games has only been
eQusIed by one pitcher. Chesbro aving
gone him one better
Walter johnson reached his bes- sea
son IN 1918 when he was Is. That year
he Won thtyty-six and lost but seven
games. r. is hard 10 pick the greatest
year Of Grover Alexander who has won
more than thjrty games each season in
the last three seasons. bur he delivered
these victories during his twenty -fourth.
twenty-hth and twenty-sixth years.
There are exceptions Of course iris
speakers greatest year was 1916 He
was 20 al that time Joe Woods won
twenty-five games and lost i've when he
VAS IS. ana Rube Vanguard VAS the
same age when ne made the remarkable
run OF nineteen straight games But
the majority OF the great stars have
been around IS or IS when they had
their best seasons
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
RUSSELL
FAILS To
SHOW Up

Hopes were high in Hammond yes
terday morning when Parduhn received
a telegram from Reb Russell In which
the latter said he would be in Ham
rnond at noon via the Monon. Noon
came. so did the Monon-no Russell
Evidently Reb got glimpse of the
Erie depot and changed his mind about
slaying ia Hammond. There should he
a sign near the Erie depot put there By
the chamber of commerce. reading
DO not Judge the town by this shack
some day NeAdoo director 50 the ma
tonal railroads. Will pass through liam
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
WELTERS SCRAP
At FORT TONIGHT

When Bryan Downey meets Jack Ma
lone. the new welterweight sensation
from st. Paul, tonight at Fort Sheridan.
to decide which shall engage Teo Lewis
in championship elimination match
there ID every indication that the post
gymnasium will be packed. The ad-
vance sale has been the biggest for any
contest decided around Chicago This
season.
Malone. 49, result Of his quick
knockouts OF Eddie Moha, Ray Long,
and Young Denny. has been made to
& favorite, although Downey is not
lacking for hackers
Downey came 10 Chicago yesterday
and dispelled doubts as to his condi-
ton. appearing to he IN good shape.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04

mond and get an eyeful or said depot.
Hen have The wrecking crew on the job
ia fifteen minutes. Hasten The DAY
But that's getting away from base
ball
TIE season opens for the Hammond
team April IS but there may be q prae-
tice game the twenty-hrst
There viii be meeting of tho man
ayers club this evening a. 7.3o new
time. old place
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
CHARLIE MITCHELL.
RING VETERAN,
DIES IN ENGLAND

LONDON. April 4.-CharIie Mitchell
former middle and heavyweight cham
pion Of England. died in Brighton yes
terday. He was So years old. This
seems the year Of death for the once
great fighters. Bob Fitzsimmons. John
I. Sullivan and Mitchell ali having
passed away within few months of
each other.
Mitchell gained fame ia the ring In
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
MEET TONIGHT.

Sporting Editor TIMES
Mr.. Boone wishes so announce that
the first meeting of the Boys Basebali
League viii be held Thursday evening
Aprn 4th. a. the Inland Hotel. ~ In
diana Harbor.
All contenders or the Lake county
championship are requested 10 send the
manager and captain OF their team 10
this meeting. Mr. Boone makes and ex-
tra appeal TO the boys Of Gary 20 at
tend this meeting for there has not as
Yet been a team from Gary Ind. 20
make application for this league. Come
on Gary show your colors.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04

II IS all right to put rag iz you-
window. but rhe war VIII be won lot
quicker II YOU Will invest in WARSAW
InEs and Thrift Stamps also.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-04-04
HOLD RATTLE.

The H. Trisngles held their second