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New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
BLACKMAIL PLOT CHARGED.
Chicago Men Try to Extort s100,000
 From John B. Drake.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-An alleged plot by blackmailsrs to extort s10o,00o from John B. Drake, one of the own CTS of the Drake and Blackstone ho- tells here, has become known through the activities of four post office in- spectors working with city and hotel detectives.
 Threats of death if their demands were not compiled with were made by the blackmailers in letters to Mir. Drake and to his son, John B. Drake, Jr., during the last two weeks, it was said. One decoy package containing
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

~ail before the city is Feeosalksd as one where the fire protection Is of the hests The people here have asked and received fewer fsFers from insurance interests. II has been quite the other way round, They deserve some prae- iieal evidence that their action toward our hrsmsnl and the efficiency of our department will bring some henefit to the city in a financial way,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

Tho Hartford "courant," although it "despises being pessimistic in the face of another's optimism" referring to our statement that 1t is now the exception rather than the rule to meet a car on the country roads the driver of which refuses to dim his lights, is forced into pessimism by wondering where we have been motoring.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
ARRESTED AT FAIR
Men at Rockville Event Accused by
 Rum Runners

Rockville, Conn. Sept. 27.-Arthur W. Remmert of Stafford Springs and William F. Lefeave of Springfield, Mass, were arrested at the Rockville fair grounds yesterday afternoon by two state policemen and three federal officers on the charge of selling liquor to patrons of the fair.
 A large quantity of liquor and an automobile, in which is was said to be found, were seized. The men were taken to the police station where they are being detained.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
PRISON FOR SOLDIER
New Haven Judge Scorns Story That
 He Borrowed" Car

New Haven, Sept. 27.--Harley Stew art of Waterbury, soldier, who, in his haste to return to camp, attempted to steal an automobile in this city on september 1J was sentenced to two to four years by Judge Newell Jennings In the criminal side of the superior court here yesterday after noon. Stewart, who gave his age as Fl pleaded guilty to the charge of taking an automobile without per- mission.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The man who talks most about the altar Of patriotism has decided which stocks to buy in case of another war.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
N.mhsr of The Associated Press,

ghs Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited ta t eT not otherwise credited in this nansT and also local news pubH lishsd herein.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

You can't expect everlasting peace in world where the second man en- vied the third.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
Msmhsr AuaI, pursaa si cireuIatlaa.

which furnishes newspapers and sdssF. tiseTs with a strictly hanest analysis af circulation, Our circulation statistics gre based upon thls Andit, This insuTes nfaT tsetion agains, fraud In newspaper dts. tFlhution figures to both national and ioeRi advertisers,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

If his car has two more cylinders than yours, and you call him a Big Stiff, that is class consciousness.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

Whilhelm says he doesn't see why his movements should attract atten- tion, and that seems to make 1t unanimous.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

If there is no other way to make arid and worthless lands valuable, we might try wishing them on the h. dians.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The beginning of every great na- tion's decay has been discussion of the servant problem. (
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

There Is ring Of sincerity in 1taiy's assurance that she asks only fair play, but Corfu does not ring tonight.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The poor Cuban patriot never knows which group of American bankers he should be loyal to.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The enlF profitable advertising medium in the eiiY. clTrulstiaR haeks and press room alwsys open 70 advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The modern girl seldom chases a man. For that matter, molasses sell dom chases flies.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

It must be humiiiatlng 10 de Valera to discover thtt the government doesn't consider him important enough to hang,
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

If beauty isn't furnished as factory equipment, she can buy accessories; but she can't charge the chassis.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The reason there is no color line in France is because the Tricolor needs all colors.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

paper was sent in reply to one of the demands, resulting in letters coming demands.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The Nations are so worn out that they haven't the energy to do more than be mortified by one another.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
Facts andEancies
 BY ROBERT CULLEN.

There is very little coal coming out of the Ruhr now, and not great deal of truth.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
TELEPHONE CALLS

Entered al the Post eHiss at Rsw BHlsiI
 as sseeAd Glass Mail Matter
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

When man begins to explan away his former fool statements, you may assume that he will be a candidate.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

It's sad world, and every style that reveals woman's charms reveals in other instances the lack Of them.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

In the old days, the tilted girl died of broken heart; now the man in the case dies of a broken promise.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

It may be sense of justice that urges arbitration, but usually 1t is sense of weakness.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
New Britain Herald

HERALD FpBLisHlRa COMPANY sIssssa psils. sunday EkeePsedl Al Hsssia Blass sf eAaFsh street.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

Not in the vicinity of Hartford. friend; not there was such courtesy found!
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

When. seeking motor courtesy One should not hesitate To shun the bloodstained highway
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27
TO TRAIN AT OAKLAND

Cleveland, Sept. 27.-The Cleveland Indians will train at Lakeland, Fla, again next spring, President Barnard of the club announced today.
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

Correct this senteneei Darn 'en." exclaimed tha mani If they force me Is use soft coal, I'll never burn an- tnracite ssaiA."
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

SUBSCRIPTION RATES tsea . fesE
 ssee Three Months
 fte a honths
New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

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New Britain herald., 1923-09-27

The worst place in the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
Boston 0; New York 10.
Philadelphia II; Brooklyn
Cincinnati 3; Pittsburg a.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
Kinks O.
q MoLitnkc

Player drives his hall. fIom The
teeing ground, which is located OF
the bank Of a small body Of water,
into the water. Has the player the
right to re-tee his ball or must he
drop the ball back on the toeing
ground?
The small body of water, ON the
bank OF which is located the tee, is
water hazard A balk driven
from the tee into water hazard
must be regarded in the same
light as ball played INTO a water
hazard from any other place on
the course. The player has no
right to again tee the ball. 1t must
be dropped, but not necessarily on
the teeing ground if the player pre-
fers some other place.
Two players reach the green in
the same number of strokes. The
player farthest from the cup plays
his ball which takes d freakish
course, comes into contact with his
opponents ball and knocks it into
the hole. How is such happen
ing regarded?
1t is simply break of the game
which works to the decided advan-
tage of the player whose ball was
knocked into the hole. He shall
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

sesses terrific power in his right.
In his fight with Downey at
Indianapolis, Firpo, wearing 16-
ounce gloves, regular pillows, put
his opponent in the hospital. With
the regulation 4-ounce gloves, the
impact of his right will be terrific.
Lite one of those land in the
right spot, and Mr.. Dempsey can
bid farewell to his title.
Summing up, it would appear
that Dempsey has a great advan-
tage in ring craft, an edge in
speed and boxing ability, with the
advantage of weight and reach
with Firpo. Confidence and cour-
age are equal. Strength is prob
lematical, although l am inclined
to believ that here Firpo has a
tremendous advantage.
Such being the case, the fight
will probably go the limit, with
Dempsey winning on points.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

naR MAN Walter Johnson "Gentleman" Of Big Leagues


ter Johnson?
That question has been asked me
hundreds of times after Walter
would perform some brilliant
pitching feat.
''No finer fellow ever graced the
major leagues"
In one short sentence that sums
up the feeling of every player and
umpire in the big show.
''They don't make 'em any bet
ter" is the way l have heard scores
of players size up Johnson, in dis
cussing the great pitcher.
During his long career in the ma
jors Johnson has always won and
lost on his merits. Never has he
stopped to unsportsmanlike meth
DDS in order to increase his eff
fectiveness.
When at the height of his career,
Johnson could have made himself
practically invincible if he OCCASION
allyq resorted to the "bean ball, F"
thereby intimidating the batsmen.
Il don't want to win ball
games" Johnson once replied in
answer to why he never resorted
to such a methods, "and / would
never forgive myself if | injured
some on in that way"
As a result batsmen always faced
johnson, possessor Of more speed
than any pitcher in the history of
the game, without the slightest
fear. Blessed with good control,
they also we're aware that he
would never throw at them.
No umpire can ever recall John
son making a serious kick and no
doubt we have slipped many a
tough one against Walter.
''Fussing with the umpires never
helped any pitcher. The umpires
ike to do their work well, just as
l like to pitch a good game.
have always felt that the less you
fuss with the umpire, the better
ne works."
This episode in which I was the
umpire, best illustrates what re-
markable character Johnson is:
In the ninth inning of a ball
game, with two out and the win
ming run on third, the batsman hit
to the first baseman. johnson
went over to take the throw. He
beat the runner to the bag but
oyerstepped it six inches, in such
way that no one on the infield
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
PLAYS GOOD GOLF
WITH ONLY ONE ARM
Eddie Rely, Chicago Profess
sional Invariably Plays in 4
Low Seventies

CHICAGO, Sept. 12,-Physical
handicaps mean nothing to the
enthusiastic golfer.
Loss Of an arm, for instance,
does not mean that a player cam
not become proficient in golf.
Eddie Reilly, Chicago pro,
who has been playing the game for
10 years, invariably plays in the
low seventies, Some years ago he
suffered the loss Of his right arm
All his golfing is done with the left
arm, although he assumes the
stance of a right-hander. Four
years ago he played the Marquette
Park course in II, his best score.
To even up for this cxtraordin-
airy play on the part Of a one
armed professional, the amateur
ranks present John Funk of Eel
Reno, Okla. Funk, while not claimz
ing the low scores that Reilly is
able to attain.
The par for the Ell Reno course
is ", and Funk always plays lit
between 80 and IS. While Funk
plays well from the tee, his best
shots are the approach and putt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

about the famous men of the dia-
mond.
Perhaps no player in the game
has had a more spectacular career
than Walter Johnson. Coming to
the American League an unknown
rookie pitcher, inside Of a month
he was the sensation of the circuit.
Until the coming Of the lively
ball most Of the glamor of the dia-
mond &c tered around the pitcher.
He was the big hero.
But the lively ball and Babe
Ruth have changed things. The
slRgger is the hero Of today in
baseball. The player '7 the
healthy wallop in his bat gets ,.2
loud applause.
What kind Of fellow is Wal
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
81 HOW Tk7E
2S,STAW
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
New York o; Boston 8.
Only one game played.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

be deemed to have holed out at his
last stroke. If he reached the
green in three, and then had his
ball knocked into the hole when
his oppoaent's ball struck it, his
score for that hole shall be three.
Has the refer Of umpire in a
go'f match the / ght to take action
fer any breach 5f the rules he
may see, or MIST he wait until
an appeal has been made before
giving a decision?
An umpire or referee. when
agreed upon, shall take cognizance
of any breach Of rules that he may
observe, whether hs be appealed to
or not.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
could really see the slip.

could really see the slip.
| ruled the runner safe, the de-
cision allowed the winning run to
cross the plate and defeat Wash
ington. Immediately l was sur
rounded by every player on the
infield, all insisting I had missed
the play.
"Bill was right. Get on me,
boys, missed the bag" said John
son. Then he walked off the field.
Of course that ended the. dis
pute. Perhaps only an umpireycan
appreciate what a big thing that
was for Johnson to do.
Walter johnson is one of the
gfandest characters in baseball. If
all pitchers were like himsI would
work for half salary. wish he
could go on pitching forever.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
FIRPO'S
MEASUREMENTS
DEMPSEY'S
MEASUREMENTS

method fighters The
snonot mp Dmp against whom h
These oh a y Dom Time ogra
lie va o mpse D r p OF his m
had hustled Atlantic his the
smem akag yf from the was
The ga o
the same Give and n e we a out p
andp er,r
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

sonic of the
leading lights
appear, there
always a big
f o l l 0 w in G.
outside the
dressing room
door to get a
closeup of the
favorites.
w hatk md of
a fellow II So
and So? That
is a common
question asked
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
ACTIONS SpE,, AK
Louder Than Words


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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
WAL TER Johnson NOW
BIG FAVORITE WIT H
BIG LEAGUE PLAYERS
"No Finer Fellow Ever Graced
the Major Leagues" Said of
Washingtonian
is MODEST, UNAssUMING
Considered Among Fairest Play
ers in National Pastime by
His Associates
BY BILLY EVANS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10.
Baseball fans have a keen interest
in the big stars of the game.
After every contest in which
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

Building booms are reported in
South Africa and Australia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12

Steam is coming into general use
on the large farms of the country.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-09-12
SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Yesterdays Results
New Orleans 8; Little Rock 5
Memphis 1; Mobile 4.
Chattanooga 5; Atlanta 10.
Nashville 2; Birmingham 8.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Silk Umbrellas, 04.4O

Real silk umbrellas, in lovely colorngs of brown,
blue, green purple garnet at this low Ami
versary price They strictly rainproof and have
wide satin edge The handles the stubby type of
carved rosewood, amber mission wood with amber
caps Some have leather straps and some carrying
FIRST FLOOR IANsBuReH BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Golf Coat Values at
$1. .95 Are Wonderful

If you are looking for the very finest and smartest
sweater possible for $le5 can't do better than choose
from this Anniversary offering of golf Their long
sleeves and tailored styling proclaim them as the new
est and you may choose them in plain colors twotone
combinations. Navy Harding, black and buff.
FLOOR, LANsBuReH Z
Evening star., 1923-10-04
US. SAILORS SHOW
WORTH IN DISASTER
Report to DENLY Says Blue
jackets Made EnyiabIe
Record in Japan.

American bluejackets proved their
versatility in the Japan earthquake
zone by performing as fire. fighters.
carpenters, safe crackers and relief
workers. in addition to their regular
duties. Details Of the activities Of
the American Navy, first to arrive in
the stricken area, are contained in a
report received today by Secretary
DENLY from the representative of
Army relief in Japan. Here is what
the bluejackets did, in addition to
rescue work among survivors,:
Cleaned up American consulate
and established 1t anew.
Searched for and buried American
dead.
Cracked safes. securing valuables
and securities for American and for
eign firms.
Furnished water for all American
chips touching in Yokohama and for
Americans and Army hospital ashore.
Fought fire on one American ship.
Succored two other ships broken
Gown and repaired machinery so they
we're able to proceed.
Furnished supplies and food to en-
bassy and relief organizations until
arrival of Army transports.
American reserve officers and VOL
unteers were praised by Brig. Gen.
Frank r. Mccoy, director of Ameri-
can Red Cross relief work in Japan
for their efforts in connection with
the Army and Navy forces.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
WANTS BUILDING. HALTED
TO PERMIT INSPECTION
Submission of Gallinger Hospital
Scheme to Expert Suggested by =
Fine Arts Commission.

The District Commissioners have
before them for consideration, q pro-
posal that DIR. s. S. Goldwater OF
New York. authority on hospital
planning, make study OF the plans
for the Gallinger Hospital before any
more of the hospital units are erect
ed.
This was revealed yesterday in the
annual report of Municipal Architect
A. L. Harris, who said the Fine Arts
Commission made the suggestion that
DR.. Goldwater's advice be sought be-
fore going forward with the remain
ing buildings in the hospital scheme.
Mr.. Harris said the plans for the
ward buildings are ready to be plac-
ed on the market as soon as the, city
heads decide whether to submit them
to DIR. Goldwater.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
MORE PAY TO MECHANICS
IN D. c. EMPLOY ASKED
Municipal Repair Shop Finding
Difficulty in Retaining Good
Workmen

Declaring that the District govern
ment's repair shop is finding it diff
cult to employ and retain high-class
. mechanics, Municipal Architect A. L..
Harris has placed before the Com
missioners a recommendation, that
the wage scale of shopmen Ge revised.
Engineer Commissioner Bell sew
eral days ago directed the engineer
department wage board to convene
for the purpose Of going over the
rates of pay of all per diem labor
ers and mechanics employed by the
city government.
In his report to the Commissioners
Mr. Harris suggests a sliding scale
for mechanics in the repair shop.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
LEAGUE HEAD APPROVED
AS CUBAN ENVOY HERE

DIR. de la Torriente of Cuba, who
recently presided at the assembly Of
the league of nations at Geneva, un-
doubtedly will be appointed Cuban
ambassador to the United States, the
first diplomatic representative of that
republic to hold that rank.
HIS name was Recently submitted
to President Coolidge as the selec-
tion for that Office. and the Cuban
president has been informed that the
appointment Is entirely satisfactory
to this government
Evening star., 1923-10-04
INSTITUTE FOR BLIND
DISCLAIMS SOLICITORS
President Declares No One Is Au-
thoriEed to Campaign In D. c. for
Donations.

Columbia Polytechnic Institute for
the Blind yesterday announced it has
no authorized solicitors for funds in the
District. Any person who Is solicited
for donations within the limits of the
District of Columbia should notify the
institute.
II. r. w. Miles. president of the es-
tablishment, explained he has learned
that several persons in the District
have been approached for donations.
He said the institute has authorized
solicitors outside Washington, but they
have explicit instructions not to ask
donations in the District of Columbia
Evening star., 1923-10-04
FIND RICH SILVER VEIN.
Deposits Also Have High
Content of Lead.

BRISBANE, Australia, October A.
Recent assays of the extensive ga
lena undiscovered near Chilla-
zoe are said to have shown a silver
content OF 1000 ounces to the ton. in
addition to- a lead content of between
30 and so per cent. The vein of ore
extends for five miles. : =
Evening star., 1923-10-04

In spite of the low price, these such coats that
the school girl will be proud Of and parents themselves
will agree that they are worth great deal more.
Polare, velour, astrakhan, chevots paids and other
soft fabrics with large collars of nuria coney
Tailored sport models with deep pockets and tailored
BELTS while others have novel button trimming. side ties
other unusual touches Sizes to Is years.
LAHs1uReH BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Acfipe Boys Should Haze
Mackinaws, $S.05

You can't please the boy any more
than by tettinS him one Of these
warm, strongly made plaid mack
inaws. they have storm collars and
deep, strongly made pockets. Sizes
Z to l6.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
BAND CONCERT.

- - #.
Concert by the United States
Soldiers Home. Band Crches-
ira, In Stanley Hall. Soldiers
Home. this evening. beginning
at 5:50' o'clock. John s. NJ. Zim-
.merman, conductor.
The public is cordially in
vited to. attend @
March, Garry On". Lake
Overture, "The Hand of
Fellow ship" .... =. .Biggs
Entr'Acte, (a) Flowers of
Love-" (b) In a Rose Bow
err ~. .... Frinl
Potpourri, Master Melodies.
No. 2" .......... Roberts
tBits of : old favorite~ pperas)
Fox trot, "In the Land of
Sweet Sixteen" ...... Meyer
Waltz song, MANY Years."
Hearst Anderson
/ Finale, l"who Cares?.. .Ager
"The Star Spangled- Banner"
Evening star., 1923-10-04
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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-10-10
LABOR CONVENTION
PREPARES TO WIND
UP 1928 SESSION
Efforts to Pat Through.
Souiet Recognition Reso-
luton Voted Dotpn. !.
By the Associated Press.

Portland, Ore, Oct. 1o@Contros
versial issues having been disposed q
at the convention of the American
Federation Of Labor yesterday. with
decision against participation in a La
cor party and refusal to adopt a reso~
Iution favoring recognition of Soviet
Russia, the convention today bessn-
the work of cleaning its slate.
Leaders were looking for an early
adjournment and mentioned Thursday
as likely to see completion Of their la
bors here.
Selection Of the next meeting place
and election of officers are among the
matters yet to come before the conven-
ton. -
The outcome of the two lively de-
bates yesterday was a double victory
for the administration Of the Fedora
ton.
Recommendations of the resolution
committee, including in its personnel
men prominent in the official family
Of the Federation, have been followed
without exception and up 10 the clos
ing of yesterdays session there had
been no upsets.
The conservative element is riding
in full control.
The radicals have had something to
say on the floor but have registered
small minority votes on questions
which have ben put to roll call votes.