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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
by LINDEN PENTZ

ANACORTES, juno I've arose
early after our night on WILDLY Isl.
and and prepared to get away at
high water at 4:50 a. m. Time
passed by unnoticed In the work OF
breaking camp and we suddenly saw
that the tide was ebblng.
SO VIC rushed about TO complete
loading and then had desperate job
of getting The Ark" afloht Finally
we pushed Il into the water and
started towards Anacortcs.
II was another perfect day such
az we had enjoyed on tho start OF
our trip. We chugged along past
wooded beaches that looked more en-
gaging than the spot where we had
camped the night before. Several
settlements OF fishermen were passed
and several suspicious coves that
looked as tho they might shelter
rumrunners.
| Slack water was scheduled at about
IN a. m. Mt Deception Pass. so we
had ample time TO make tho run. Ii
was o'clock when we turned into
Comet bay. Two large tugs were
already anchored there, waiting &c
get thru After n half hour. the
waiting grew tirosome 80 after q
council Of war We decided to take O
chance and run thru the pass.
DECIDE TO SHOOT
DECEPTION PASS
SO VIC made everything fast, flllet
the gas tank, took out tho life pro
servers and got Under way. Az we
swung out Of Comet bay into tn,
main channel the tide caught MS nnt
carried US along at twice the rate Of
speed that our motor had been do
ing.
Fine" wo thought. But Mt TIM
moment huge pot began 10 boI
under tho boat, Before VIC knew 4
VIC were In tho center and wor'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
ny FIELDING LENNON

luckily Tor thift heNeFynAs h'
IL has no message 10 Garcia.
In tho summer e might b. de-
liycred In the spring or fan. when
rains are Intermittent. u would take
long time. In the winter-Quien
sabef
AZ least that Is tho impression
one forms after knowing tho answer
Eiycn by one prospective policeman
70 question IN the civil service cx-
animation.
The question was ono 90 test the
reasoning power Of the candidate
II was; III you we're about 90 start
FOR doctor and II started 20 rain.
what would you dog" Tho cRndi.
date had the choice Of three alter
natives and this particular one un-
derscored. wait until q, stopped
raining and disrcgardsd tho cor
rect ono. Get an umbrella"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
DDES's STORY
WORKS OUT RIGHT

Patrolman Redeem. In his story OF
the shooting episode to The star re
porter. said tbs. he had found seven
barrels OF the moonshine there. Al
seven az the barrels were fun. he
suid. Sheriff Matt starTich was told
a. Rsdiden's story Thursday after.
noon. Most OF the liquor was prob
ably stilI In the place then. star.
witch said he would send a crew Of
deputies out Friday. but II they went
out they failed TO find the cache.
Late Friday. in seeking evidence
10 support the story Of the shooting
told by his client. Attorney Tom
&c and Star reporter went to
- Barrel farm. There, cleyeriy con.
eealed. were the barrels. Page went
90 Renton and reported the liquor
cache 10 Assistant Prohibition Com.
missioner William VI. whitney.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
GIRL WITNESS
FOR STATE,

Both slayers were precoClouS. Leo
pold. the supercilious aesthete, al
ways was considered genius. Loeb
the quick. likable profligate, was q
pampered darling. And at 10, they
found life bore, with physical slim
ulants stale and mental adventure:
exhalated.
Their thrill explanation is logi
cal. They are simply extreme pro
ducts of the jazz age-br!lliant swami
flowers with poisonous perfume.
SO say the states alienists.
Among the non.technical wit
nesses for the state, 1t may be Sc
down in advance that few will b
watched more closely than Miss Su
san LURE, beautiful University o
Chicago student. friend OF Leopold's
They were simply good friends, sh
declares, and they aren't any more
But there never was any question n
to his being sane, she is ready to tel
the world.
While waiting for the law TO TAX
it's course, the city goes over again
in it's mind the astounding facts o
the crime. 1t is super.fiction thru
out-the Sherlock Holmes unraveI
ing of the mystery thru n pair o
glasses lost on the lonely prairie
and II plot which no fictionist woul
dare suggest even as IL probability.
Deciding nine months in advanc
to kidnap a boy and kill him, tn
pair rehoarsed thlcr actions, polisho
Off every tell.tale trace and practice
an Identical alib
When they were perfection, the
picked up their ncghbor boy, Rober
Franks as the first convenient sui
icct. They had In mind n grandson c
julius Roscnwald or several othc
wealthy convcnicnts of their vlcinlt,
but Robert CHANGED along and b,
came the sacrifice,
They killed him In their automobil
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
DISTILLERY
DESTROYED
BY AGENTS
Liquor Cache Found
in Spot Redden Says
1t Was; Moonshine
Discovered, Too

ENEDERAL officers Friday night
4 raided the Barrel ranch, on May
creek. where Louis Darei was sho,
hy members OF a hijaeking gang
early this week They found n com.
plcte moonshine plant. one OF the
most elaborate yet discovered More
than 100 barrels. used for holding
mash. and more than 100 gallons o.
moonshlne. were destroyed along
with tho still.
p The cache Of liquor was found In
the spot indicated By o. l.. Redden.
patrolman. who 4 accused %
shooting Barrel IN a talk Friday with
a star reporter.
4 Smoldering heap Of ashes Sat.
urday Is all that remains OF tho en-.
tire rnoonshfne pinnt
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

Above
~ Nathan Leopold Jr back Of Leopold Richard Loeb Extreme right
E.
NJ
o and orney S. Darrou.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
DECIDE TO BURN
ENTIRE STRUCTURE

At 0 O'Clock. Whitney and Agents
Matter JRsti. 8. e. Invite. J. n
simmons and II. b. Mooring arrived
at the farm.
"It's one Of the most complete
distilleries have ever seem" Whit
rey said.
So comprehensive was the plant
That Whitney decided TO burn the
entire structure. and a tank OF oil
was spread over the building and the
contents destroyed. The csche. con
sistIng OF the II harreis. one OF which
was full Of moonshine. also was dc.
atroyed.
The four prisoners and Steve Mont.
rose face possible charges Of murder
rs a result OF their raid on the Barrel
iistiilery. Louis Barrel. who was shot
twice thru the abdomen. was re.
ported TO have swelling Of the torso
from the wounds Friday night. He
spent quiet night, however. and
hospital officers were more optimistic
over his condition Saturday morning.
OF the men held for the raid. Red.
den, Joseph n. Burt, Harry Land.
pker and Chester a. RothermaH arc
charged with robbery and first de.
gree assault. Sheriffs deputies are
still seeking Steve Montrose. accused
by Redeem Of having shot Barrel.
Warrants for the arrest OF Ernest
and Umberto Barrel VIII be issued
and the two men taken into Gus
tody. whitney said. TO be charged in
federal court with manufacture and
possession Of moonshlne whisky. A
small bottle Of She stuff was found
in the farm house, officers say.
SEEK HUGE STILL
IN SAME LOCALITY
Reports that a huge still has beer
operating within 500 yards Of tho
Barrel still on May creek. caused siher
III Matt starwich to send a crew Of
Anuties to the place Saturday morn
According TO the reports. the still
IS even bigger than the huge dist1
lery burned at the Barrel farm Fri
day night
II don't know the name Of thu
place. but my tip comes prett,
straight and understand II is n bis
place" Starwlch said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
BY GEORGE BRITT
- n A Serytre NNriter

by bEORbE BRITT
y. T.. A. Service Writer
CHICAGO. June THE diaboiical
" blnckncss OF the murder OF Il.
year-old Robert Franks will DO the
principal asset and defense OF the
slayers, Nathan Leopold Jr. and
Richard Loeb.
This is the belief here MS tho city
rubs its eyes AZ the nightmare kill.
ing which remains cold daylight
reality.
II the youthful millionaire murder.
ers had killed primarily because they
needed money. II they had killed over
a woman. II there had been any elc-
mcnt OF hatred or OF fear. II would
be comprehensive 10 the man on the
street. II would DO an issue OF simple
guilt or innocence.
But there Is no precedent to guide
In n motivelcss murder
Just TO get n thrill" explained
Leopold when asked why. II that is a
reason for taking life, then black IS
blue or green or req.
ARE THEY SANE
OR INSANE
Therefore, reason some psychi
artists. the boys must be insane. Il
they could conceive and carry out n,
incredible plot as they did the,
cannot he normal.
on the other hand, some OF th'
clty's foremost alienists declare they
arc normally sane in every respect
Their trouble. say these scientists, /!
not in brain and will, but in hear
and conscience.
There Is tho point, II is expected
upon which will depend whether thu
boys 20 to the gallows. Many believe
the hcartless, unbelievable ruthless
ness will favor the insanity defens'
rather than strengthen the prosecu
tton's case.
Foremost in rejecting any insanit!
/ defense talk are Drs, Hugh T. Pat
rick, William o. KrohD and Archi
bald Church, who examined Thu
youths while they were in the custo
dy OF States Attorney Robert +
Grove. Notwithstanding the UNIQUE
ness OF the case, 1t is explainabl'
within perfectly sane limits, they as
| poy-f
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07
ALL READY To no
III SINESS AGAIN

Federal officers who conducted the
raid said that the elaborate founda.
ton OF the still the condition OF tho
coils and apparatus was such as
would lead TO the belief that the
Bareis were all ready TO start up
their plant again. The 100 barrels
were waiting TO receive the mash.
When the officers left. a fearful
woman protested against the whiri.
Ing sparks that floa,ed Into the sky.
fearful lest they spread to her homo
on the next farm or to the heavy SIC.
ond growth forest.
But the federais did the Job up
right, The odd ends OF the fire were
carefully cStinguished. So was the
moonshine plant.
In the meadow not more than 70
yards from the big dissiliery was
found the second moonshinc cache OF
the Barrels. But most OF Il had been
removed.
Abou; 100 gallons OF moonshIns.
consisting OF one 50. gallon barrel full
and ten others that had been
siphoned down 70 about five gallons
each. were dug out OF the earth
where they had been buried by tho
R4ref brothers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

First Christian church, Broadway
and r.. olive, Rev. Russell II,
Thrnpp, pastor. Morning service
ut II; Chlldren's Day service at
7A5 y. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

Religious Open Forum. - Meeting
NJ II, 1906 Madison 1T.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

University Presbyterian church,
corner 18th ave. N. u. and n. 47th
IT.. Rev. H. S. Templeton, pastor
Morning service st II and evening
service at 8.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

Church Of Psychic Scicncc.--Moct.
ing Sunday afternoon Mt $780, 5000
Arcade building
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-06-07

Seventh Elect Church of Israel
sundny service at 3 at 1923 Ninth
ave. NJ w.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
ESCAPED CONVICT CALLS
 POLICE AND SURRENDERS
Is Only One Of Fourteen Who I1oi Denver Prison Yesterday To
 Be Recapturesl

Denver, April 25.-Headed by slip pery" Dell Hanlon, convicted high. wayman of St. Paul and Denver, four teen prisoners, some armed, escaped from the county jail last night after oyerpowering three guards.
 Tn binding snowstorm the escap- ed prisoners scattered through nearby streets. None. with the exception of Mike Quintana, had been captured. Quintana, after escaping. ran to a telephone and notified the police. Then he surrendered.
 Hanlon. Thomas Edwards, H. V. Herbert and Joe Russo were driven away from the jail in a big motorcar, which apparently Ahad been waiting for them near the jail.
 Soon after the escape. Ruth Harris, friend of Hanion and known in po- lice parlance as the bandit queen" : was held for further investigation. She denied any knowledge of the escape. Yesterday was visiting day at the Jail and officials expressed the opin- ion that revolvers were smuggIed to the prisoners.
 The bandit queen was one of the visitors.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
MRS, TELL CALM AS SHE
 KISSES CHILD GOODBYE
Confessed slayer of KilIingworth Farmer Bcing Brought
 Back to stand Trial.

New York. April 25--Mrs. Johanna Tell who confessed that she had killed her employer. Charles L.. Blair, of killingworth. Conn. today left for killingWorth in custody Of Franklin Nicholas. a captain Of the Connecti- cut state constabulary. and State Trooper Michael smith Of Killing worth.
 The party left in a motor car and it was expected they would arrive al Killinrworth in time to permit Mrs. Tell to be arraigncd before Justice McFall.
 Before the departure Mrs. Tell was brought before Supreme Court Jus tice Churchill m the Bronx and inc court vas informed Of the eStradi- ton papers arranged by Governor Smith of New York and Governor Templcton of Connecticut. The nris- oncr waived examination and Jus flee Churchill signed the necessary papers.
 After lcavinE the court Mrs Tell embraced her 14-year-old daughter. Lillian. who was sobbinr bitterly. Mrs. Tcn was calm. Her lawyer. William T. Thomas. told her mot io speak to Ernest InElis." 1ngis is prosecutor Of MiddleseH county. COu- necticut.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
ISSUES INJUNCTION IN
 COBBLING SHOP PROTEST
Judge Alline Grants Request ot F. O. Kilbourne To Restrain Ralph
 Koiodncy from BuiIdinx

On motion Of Attorney Irving I. Rachlin. acting for Edward O. Kill bourne, a prominent resident of the Belvidere section of the city, Judge B. W. Alling in city court this morn- ing issued an injunction restraining Ralph Kolodney from proceeding on the erection of a store at 1885 Stanley street to serve as a cobbling shop.
 Kolodney and the City of New Britain, through City Clerk A. l., Thompson, have been cited into court on the first Monday in May at 10 a m. to show cause why the permit should not be set aside.
 The plaintiff alleges that on April :, 1924, kolodney applied and wa, granted a permit 10 erect the store and work has already been started. He sets forth that the permit was issued in violation of city ordinances since Belvidere is residential section oi the city.
 The injunction issued this morning orders that work be stopped until the court reviews the action of .he city in issuing a permit. George Gordon and Nathan Berson are sureties for Kilbourne and have put up bond of $500.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
MRS. WILBUR ENGAGED TO
 ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER
Forest Street Woman 10 Marry J.
 Monroe Hewlett, Prominent in Metropolitan Circles.

H. 0, Rodgers of New York an- nonnces the engagement of his daughter, Mrs. Estelle Wilbur Of Eor- est street. to J. Monroe Hewlett Of New York and Lawrence, Long Island.
 Mir. Hewlett is well known as an architect and mural painter and Is the sole surviving partner of the firm of Lord & Hewlett, Mir. Hewlett has successiyely served as president of the Architectural League of New York and the Brooklyn chapter Of the American Institute Of architects, and is, at present. president of the National Society of Mural Painters, trustee of the Fontainbleau School of Fine Arts. the Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and the Packer Institute. Mir. Hewletts activities have included the designing Of many scenic produc- tions including the American produce ton of Chanticler, 1phigeinia and Taryis for the Metropolitan opera company.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
SNYDER AT WHEEL OF
 WILDLY DRIVEN AUTO
New Britain Man Held in Meriden After Double
 Collision

Meriden, April 25.--On charges Of driving while intoxicated and reckless driving, Martin Snyder. 21, of ~ l. Grand street, New Britain, was held in $500 for trial tomorrow by the To- cal court today. He was arrested last night after his car had sideswiped an automobile driven by Robert J. Whit low of this city on old Colony road, and then smashed head-on into the machine of Judge D. T. O'Brlen of this city. The Snyder and O'Brien cars were wrecked and the attorneys wife was badly bruised. Today report was made to the police by George wiegert of this city that his car was sideswtped on the Berlin turnpike last night by car bearing the registra- ton number of the Snyder car.
 Two companions who were with Snyder fled the scene and escaped arrest. When Snyder was approached after the accident, by Patrolman Eckdahl he became abusive and lrld to be handcuffed and taken to the police station. He would not divulge the names of his companions.
 4 broken bottle which had appar- ently contained wine was found in the wreckage Of the car and on the roadway under the machine was a quantity Of the same liquor.
 Mrs. O'Brien was the only occupant Of the wrecked cars who lid not es- caep injury. She was taken to her home and treated for bruises and shock.
 NIT. whitiow was returning from New Haven with his wife and two young women friends As he reached the northern boundary of Walnut Grove his car was struck by the southbound car. with the result that the running board was wrecked and a front tire knocked off. He was driv- ing well on the right side of the road. His car careened and he ran into a bank.
 Judge O'Brien. who was also re- turning from New Haven with his wife, said that he saw the accident to Mir. whitiock's car. seeing the car driven by Snyder strike the other one and come careening toward him. He pulled off the road as far as he could without going down a bank. How ever, there was not room enough and the Judges car was struck on the side and badly damaged.
 The machines were towed 10 a ga rage for repairs.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25

auirements of the school jsystem and urged such an issne.
 Judge R. r. Gaffncy. who headed the school committee for many years. did not attend the April meeting, which was 10 be his last session, and the board selected Mir. King to pre- side and 10 be acting chairman until the annual organization at the May meeting. Mir. King said in reply to inquiries that he was not prepared to say definitely whether he would be ia a position to, act in that office per- manently. Members Of the committee urged inn to give the matter consid- eration and he decided today 10 place his services at The disposal Of the committee.
 His election as chairman is expect cd 10 he unanimous. For many years it has been the committees policy 10 give the ehairmanship 10 a democrat and the office Of secretary 10 a repnb- lican. Edward NJ. Pratt. a republican, is now secretary
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
CHARLES 4. MURPHY, ZAMzNANY HALL LEADER, DIES M NEW YORK TODAY;
 FROM CAR DRIVER 70 POLITICIAN
THEATER WASHER SENT
 TO JAIL FOR 30 DAYS
Joseph Aznan Made Himself Obnoxious to Young
 Woman

Theater mashers in New Britain are expected to become a rarity as a re- suit of the 30 day sentence imposed by Judge Benjamin W. Alling in po- lice court this morning on Joseph Aznan of 10s Commercial street. Az nan was arrested on the complaint of young married woman at the Scenic theater yesterday afternoon by Patroman Dennis Nealon who Is on duty at the theater.
 The young woman told the court that she went to the theater and soon after she had taken a seat. Aznan took the seat beside her. Aznan is alleged to have made his presence there ob- jectionable by offensive conduct. When his tactics were repulsed he started other actions that led the young woman to complain 10 Patrol man Nealon and cause Aznan's ar rest
 Nealon told the court that he had put Aznan out of the theater on two previous occasions on similar com plaints from young women, and that he never would have been allowed to enter if the patrolwan had seen him. He said that A2nan would stand in the rear of the theater and look about before taking a seat and then he would go and sit beside some girl.
 Aznan denied that he had ever been put out of the theater before, saying that he has beeh in New York since last summer. He said that he is not working now as he was sick. He could not tell the court the nature Of his ailment.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
McAULIFFE SUMMONED
Referee at KapIan-DcMarco Bout Ordered to Explain His Decision Before slate Commissioners.

Waterbury. April 25. - Referee ..younr" McAuliffc. who rendered tbe draw" decision in the Cuddy DeMarco-K3d Kapian boxing bout in this city last night. has been noti- fed to appear before the state box ing commission on May , 10 explain his decision. Secretary Castle of the state commission today issued a statement in which he says that the commission has faith in McAuliffe's honesty. but is dcsirous Of having a hearing on the decision because of ths many unfavorabls criticisms made by the fight fans st the close Of the bout.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
NO WORD RECEIVED
 OF |. s. CASUALTIES Doubt That American Sailors
 Were Killed in Honduras PLAN PEACE CONFERENCE
United States Asks Costa Rica, San Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatamala To Assist, in Parley-Early Armis- tice is Being Sought.

Washington, April 25.--Overnight advices to the state and navy depart ments contained no word of casual ties among the American naval forces at Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, reported yesterday in unofficial mes- sages from San Salvador.
 Hope For the Best
 Officials were inclined to accept the lack of any official report as a hope full sign. They pointed out that in view of the disturbed conditions in Honduras, it would not be unusual If exaggerated versions of the situation had trickled across the border into Salvador.
 The United States has invited the participation of Costa Rica, San Sal vador, Nicaragua and Guatamala in a peace conference to be held at Anna pala, Honduras.
 X preliminary meeting of the con- ference will attempt to arrange with the warning factions in Honduras an armistice 10 continue throughout the time the peace commissioners are in session.
 No Replies Yet Received.
 The invitations were issued under date of April 2s. No replies as yet have been received.
 The plans for the peace conference will go forward regardless of the re- ports that American lives have been lost in renewed outbreaks in Hon duras. State department opinion that these reports are erroneous was strengthened when it was disclosed that a message from Minister Mo- rales in Tegucigalpa dated April 24 made no mention of any trouble be- tween Honduran forces and members Of the American naval detachment. The message proved that communi- cation with Tegucigalpa still was open yesterday.
 Sumner welles. acting as repre- sentative in Honduras of President Coolidge, will represent this govern ment in the peace conference at Amapala.
 The Hondursn ministry and revo- lutionary leaders already have desig- mated two delegates and it is assumed that the four other Central Amer ican republics will immediately name representatives
New Britain herald., 1924-04-25
Bill" Hart Opposes His
 Wife's Move to Act Again

Los Angeles. April 25.-Mrs. Wini- fred Westover Hart's desire 10 go back 10 work really is a desire to commer- cialize the unhappy domestic diff culty" which led her to separate from her actor-husband, William s. Hart, the latter declares in an ans,rer 10 his wife's suit 10 set aside that portion Of their s2os,Ooe separation agree ment which forbids Mrs. Hart to &C., cept any employment for pay or all low herself to be photographed for motion picture or advertising pur- poses.