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New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
OLD MANSION IS
 DEN OF ALCOHOL
Five Stills Operate in Darien-
 Four Men Held

Darien, July IT - Surrounded by palatial homes and a church and hidden from view of the Boston post road by a hospital five huge operation in an old abandoned colonial mansion in the exclusive Noroton section of Darien yester- day afternoon by federal agents and the local police.
 More than 5000 gallons of alco- hol. some still in it's completely de- natured form and the balance re- distilled were seized by the authori- ties in addition to the stills, which were removed only after part of the building was cut away. It is be- lieved to be the largest single all cohol seizure yet made in the state. Five cases of Scotch whisky were also seized.
 Four men alleged to have been in charge of the stills were arrest ed. Two of these, Vito Palermo and Vito Camello address unknown, were found operating the still when the police arrived. Two others. Frank Bendo and Joseph Modico. whose addresses are also unknown, were found asleep in another build ing. The four are believed to have been working in shifts on a A hour basis.
 The raids were on a warrant is- sued by U. S. Commissioner Hugh Lavery at Bridgeport. Each of the men is held under s500O bail pend ing arraignment before the con- missioner.
 -Dr. Anthony R. Campo, owner Of the independent Noroton hospital which hides the stills from view of the post road, was ordered by the government agents to appear at the Darien headquarters. this morning. It is intimated he will be arrested. Dr. Campo was involved in the re- cent investigation of eclectic phy- sicians in this state.
 Approximately 4,000 gallons Of al- NOilOt mClC uu4llpeu LII lllt OlIlCtl into the basement of the building, after samples had been taken. The balance was moved to Darien head quarters.
 One 500 gallon still with a 25O gallon attachment was found in op- eration on the second floor and three other stills, each 250 gallons were on the main floor, The value of the apparatus is estimated at s5,000. The place has been in operation for about three weeks 1t is believed.
 Homes of Robert E. Struthers, Henry W. Banks and Marcus Good body New York bankers, surround the scene of the raid. The Noroton Presbyterian church is only a stones throw from the place.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
BABE RUTH SLIPS
 FROM LEADERSHIP
Bib Falk Replaces Him-AVer- ages in the. Big Leagues Given

Chicago, July IT Pt-Babe Ruth has slipped from the batting lead- ership of the American league fin the official batting average issued today, and has been replaced at the top by Bib Falk. White Sox out fielder. In the last six games. in- cluding that of Wednesday, Ruth got but five hits. four singles and a homer. and fell off 15 points. Foth- ergill of Detroit ranks above Falk but has been at. bat less than half the number of times.
 The rest of the Yankees slumped bit along. with Ruth, while the Washington team generally were i'm proving in their hitting, McNeely of the Senators made the greatest gain of the week in hitting, landing among the select ten with a gain of 22 points.
 Among Falk's ten hits the past week were two home runs, triple and two doubles. In two-baggers, he is just two behind the league leader. Burns of Cleveland. As run ners-up to the Bambino In home runs, Simmons of the Athletics and Lazzeri of the Yankees each added one to their string this week, and are tied at 12, while RutR added one to reach 27.
 The stolen base mark of the crip- pied Meusel of tho Yankees was tied by E. Rice of Washington. who, however, dropped out of the ten leading hitters this week. Hunne- field and Mostil of the White Sox
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive 8 personal reply. Un- signed requests cannot be answered. All letters are standardization
 Q. Who in the World War said They shall not pass?"
 A. The statement is attributed to General Petain, and it was the bat tie cry Of the French Poilus at Yer dun.
 Q. Who is the author of the play "Is Eat so?"
 A. J. Gleason and R. Tabor are joint authors.
 Q. Is Fairmount Park in Phila- delphia larger than Rock Creek Park in Washington. D. c.
 A. The present area of Fairmount Park in Philadelphia is over 3,400 acres including a water surface of 37S acres which makes it one of the largest public pleasure grounds in the world. Rock Creek Park in Washington. D. C., contains 2,000 | acres extending along both banks of Rock Creek, adjoining the Zoologi- cal Park which contains 166 acres. Q. To whom is the expression Black Dutch" applied?
 -u'iBP9fiy, AgdhwUPKia,.f A. In it's local significance it refers l to the Dutch who live in certain l sections of Africa. It does not neces- sarily refer to negro blood, although there is of colrse a great deal of mixed blood in that part of Africa
 Q. By whom was the book The Day of Doom" written?
 A. Michael Wigglesworth. one of the earliest American poets who lived in Colonial times.
 Q. Who or. what is "Bozo" :? l Where did the word originate?
 A. Bozo has present day slang significance that .eyades sharp definition but in general is applied to persons who resemble tramps. About 40 or 50 years ago the name was coined and given to one who was exhibited in the side shows of Forepaugh Brothers and other cir cuses He was called "Bozo the Dog Faced Boy" on account of his eX- huberant hirsute facial adornment. Q. Can you tell me something about the constellation known as "O'Brien's Belt?
 A. There Is no cons tellation by that name. Doubtless you refer to Orion" which means "The Giant Hunter" The belt Of the hunter is represented by three bright stars within the constellation. Orion was
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
Walll0ut Occurs at Shons
 Of BigeI0w Garnet Co

Thompsonyille, July 17 P}-Dis satisfaction over the wage equali- zation" schedule recently announc cd by the Bigelow Hartford Carpe' company resulted in a walkout oi settlers in the moquet department shortly before the regular closing hour last night.
 The settlers, principally women received their first pay envelopes un- der the rev schedule yesterday and claim their pay has been drastically cut, the reductions said 10 run from 20 10 50 per cent.
 Spokesmen for the settlers say 15o women left their machines and will not return "until living wages arc paid." They also calm that with the setters out. other departments de. p"ndtng on the settlers for material are likely 10 be affected soon.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
are just a step behind.

are just a step behind.
 George Uhle leads the moundsmen in victories with 14, just one more than Ted Lyons of the White Sox. who ranks the Indian pitcher slight ly in innings pitched. Pate of the Athletics has a clean slate, being credited with eight victories. al- though he has pitched only the equivalent of seven and a half games.
 Leading hitters of the American league in 50 or more games: Fother- gill, Detroit, .43S; Falk, Chicago, 1875; Heilmann, Detroit, .36S; Ruth, New York. .367: Meusel, New York. .366; Burns. Cleveland, .S65: Mostil, Chicago, .35s: Goslin, Washington. 1852; McNeely, Washington, 1852; Manush, Detroit, .34S.
 The sensation of the National league the past week was the hitting of George Grantham of the Pitts burgh Pirates. In six games he got Is hits. including home run. three lllpIG6 dDu lOul lnO-boS6 <hl- though the Pirates failed to do bet ter than break even in games, on the week, Grantham's hitting show ed the team from fourth place to second in team batting. Herman of Brooklyn, the leader among the regulars last week. slumped badly the past week, Bressler, the present leader, was in only one game the past week, and fell off five points. Bubbles Hargrave. the Reds catch CT. fell from his high mark of All to 1895 the past week.
 Rogers Hornsby, the St. Louis slugger, celebrated his return to the game by collecting ten hits in seven games, moving from seventh to sixth place in the standings. Paralleling the stick work of Grantham was Jacobson of Brooklyn. who made il hits in the last six games, com ing from far down in the ruck into the first ten hitters, with gain of 40 points.
 Youngs of the Giants slid into a tie for the stolen base leadership by getting three this week, equalling
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
Four Awaiting Death
 In Mass. State Prisons

Boston, July IT P>-The sentence of death by electrocution hangs over four men in Massachusetts, the greatest number which has faced the chair in this state in any one year since 1912, when five executions were carried out for separate crimes. Three are to die together. Only once before in Massachusetts, in 1909. have three men been electrocuted for the same crime.
 John J. Devereaux, John J. Mo- Laughlin and Edward J. Heinlein are under sentence of death during
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17

the week of August for the mt der of James H. Ferneau in t course of the robbery of Waltha car barn last year. Celestino NJ deiros of New Bedford has be sentenced to die during the week September for the murder James A. Carpenter in the robbe of the Wrentham National bank. I two associates are serving life terl for the robbery.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
FREED BY BANDITS

Vera Cruz, Mexico, July r P' Miguel Loyo, a Mexican railway e gineer who was kidnapped by ba dits late In May. has been liberate He is seriously i'll from the har ships endured during more thi seven weeks of captivity.
 Loyo was kidnapped together wi J. W. Shanklin Of Canyon Cit Texas. The latter was freed Ju after payment of 5000 pesos "a som.
New Britain herald., 1926-07-17
A GRADUATE NURsE SAYS!

Ten years of hospital and priva nursing have proved to me tn nothing equals Sykes Comfort Pol der to heal the skin of infants al children.
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Honest Deception.

Martha Randals girl friends in
sisted that she had father com
pick" Father and daughter lived
alone in the big Randall home and
these same girl friends insisted that
no other man could exist in her sight.
Then Nelson Lermond took to call
ng-on her father-and the girl
friends scored one for Nelson. He at
least had been shrewd enough to find
an avenue of approach overlooked by
other eligible males.
And now as Nelson Lermond came
this evening he seemed not in the
least diSa ppOinted to learn that Mr..
Randall was not at home. Martina
found herself suddenly comparing him
with her father and started little TO
discover the comparison anything but
odious. She thought she found honesty
in his features. and this quality
Martha loved above all others.
How are things at the bank?' she
questioned, and she had the unpleas-
ant feeling that she had startled him.
"Why-all right Why"
You look tired" said Martha, as
If you had been working hard. You
shouldn't work too hard she coun-
seled. Father does. too. I'm wor-
ried about him. It's that Memorial
Hospital" 1t was dark, and yet
Martha observed Lermond's frown.
He is remarkably interested in
that hospital" he agreed. 1T has
been hard work to raise the money
that would bring it here instead of
to Centervile" He rose now, but did
not come nearer. In fact he looked
away into the night, but his tone be-
came more personal.
II hadn't meant TO say this Mar
tina" he began. "But YOU are differ
ent from most girls. | know others
have told YOU that. both men and
women. but they didn't understand
YOU they didn't see the wonderful
woman that is in repose." He paused.
II just wanted you to know that
whatever happens, | want YOU 10 be-
lieve that | understand you better
than any one else ever San and that
! appreciate the wonderful woman
YOU are
What do YOU mean by whatever
happens questioned Martha slowly.
He hesitated. II can't tell YOU now
later, perhaps. l think l had better
be going"
He hurried away. leaving per
picked Martha. and Martha did not
like to be perpleXed.
When Martha drove down to the
business section she invariably
dropped in on her father to cash a
check or pay call. So it was that
one morning shortly after her talk
with Lermond she walked unan-
nounced into her fathers office. She
found him distressed.
Father, what is the matter?' she
asked.
He slumped in his chair. The
bank examiners are here"
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and he glanced at Martha in a brief
significan smile and said: II under
stand your motive now, Lermond.
You saw that if money had been taken
then Mr.. Randall must be guilty. And
you confessed to save him for
and again the examiner glanced quick
ly at Martha Randall. well for your
own reasons Am 1 right"
Daddy, what is the explanation of
all this?" questioned Martha.
The president bowed yhis head and
then looked up resOlutely.
1T means that there was a short
age. 4 crisis arose that meant the
failure of the Memorial Hospital prof.
ect unless $50. 900 could he raised by
last Monday. Yesterday l was in pos
session of that amount in my own
right but I knew in advance that |
would he too late. ] could not ad-
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shoulders. THE cashier, Mr.. 1.er-
mond. is $4,000 short in his funds. 3"
Martha was astounded at this in
fOrma tion, hut saw that her father
was more surprised than she.
"Lermond is Short" he repeated
| incredulously, putting emphasis on
the name.
"He has admitted" answered the
examiner. .'fie will be in here in a
] minute as soon as he can communl'
cate with the banks attorney"
Martha sank weakly into a chair
and A minute later the door opened
and Nelson Lermond, pale but deter
mined. came into the room. He started
bit as he saw Martha, but immedi-
ately became resolute.
DO YOU want to admit before the
president that you took the $50 ,0O0?'
questioned the exa miner.
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Il admit it" snapped Lermond.
"Wiil you tell us what you did With
it?" persisted the examiner. IF 1t is
returned the bank might show Glenn
ency."
II admit nothing" returned Ler-
mond CURLY. DO what you want. but
do 1t quickly"
"You-you deceived me-" cried
Martha, and suddenly she realized
how much this deception meant, how
greatly she had cared for Lermond.
He returned a pathetic gaze toward
her. Sometimes deception is justified
that is what | tried to tell you the
other night"
Martha shook her head. Deception
is never justified she exclaimed
brokenly.
Just then there came a knock at
the door and it opened to admit an
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assistant of the examiners. The en-
aminer went to the door and returned
frowning with perplexity and holding
a paper.
There is $50, 900 more in the bank s
cash than the schedule calls fora
compromising error But why, I-er-
mond. did you say you had appropri-
ated the cash."
Lermond did not answer. Both he
and the president seemed stunned by
the announcement that there was no
shortage after all. The bank exam.
iner looked from one to the other and
then to Martha and smiled.
>"Let me ask he said lam | right
in assuming that beside yourself, Ier-
mond. Mr.. Randall here is the only
one who has access to the cash." And
as Lermond nodded in mute assent
the examiners smile became broa der
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vance myself an unsecured loan and,
believing that the purpose justified
the means. I borrowed from the cash
and returned 1t this morning UnfOr-
tunately, it was just this time that
the examiner came. and to protect
me Nelson lied and said he took the
money!
Martha turned her eyes toward the
young cashier. They were misty with
gratitude. THAT Is what YOU mea mt
by deception being justified" Ler
mOnd nodded
THE. END.
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THE EVENING STORY

Her eyes dilated That doesn I
mean-'
But just then the door opened and
a tall. officious appearing man entered
and glanced at Martha before he sa id
20 her father. MAY see YOU alone
for a moment?''
Martha looked at her father: she
saw he looked old and tired and that
he needed her. Il will stay. too" she
said with forced courage Il am his
daughter and shareholder in his
ba nix.
The bank examiner shrugged his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-10

During the first six months of it's
operation a free employment agency
for motion picture extras at Holly
wood has placed 1881 extras. who
have received close to $1,000. 900 for
their 3bOrS
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New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
WASHINGTON CREW
 AGAIN WINS RACE
,ContinueG From Preceding Page)

east, for California and Wisconsin were behind, Wisconsin placed third in 1925 and had been expected to do as much this time. Cornell finished in last place for the first time in the regatta's history.
 WasEington's first victory of the day in the junior varsity in the battle over three miles left Penn sylvania a length and a half be- hind, California remained in third place all the way in this event, Syra- cuse in fourth. Cornell in fifth and Columbia last.
 The Freshmen result. conquest for the youngsters Of Columbia. was 2 tribute to the coaching of Young Flick" GIendon. last years mentor at Annapolis. Glendon made no secret Of the fact that he banked on his yearlings to win and they made good with a vengeance, presaging new era in Columbia rowing. This two- mile tilt saw the freshmen of Cali fornia attain second position some two lengths behind the customers, Syracuse was q half length behind California, while Penn and Cornell brought mp the rear.
 The Washington varsity. timed in 19 minutes. 2S 3-5 seconds was 34 4-5 seconds behind the record set by Cornell in 1901, but then. other win ners failed to approach previous marks.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
PETE LATZO. TO DEFEND
 GROWN AGAINST HARMON
Welterweight Champion Meets Dan gerous Foe fin New Jersey
 Ring Tonight.

New York. June o9 GPl - Pete welterweight champion. will defend his newly achieved crown against Willie Harmon of New York in q 12-round struggle at Dreamland park, Newark, \. J.. tonight. While the battle will he no-deciSion af- fair except for the verdict Of news papermen, Harmon may gain the title by a knockout.
 The boxers will weigh in this afternoon at o'clock before the New Jersey boxing solons The re- quired poundage is 147. The bout was twice postponed previously on account Of rain. The semi-fnll will bring together George Coutnry. rhc Oklahoma cowboy, and Larry Estridge in a 1o-round go.
 MaXie Rosenbloom of New York will battle again with Dave Shade. the California puginst. over the r. round distance in the chief attrac- 1ion at the Greensboro stadium. Shade sought return engagement after being defeated by Roseubloom several weeks ago.
 Rosenhioom's packers plan 10 file a challenge with the boxing commission for q bout with the winner Of the Paul BerIanbach- Jack Delaney light-heavyweight bout, to be held July 15, in the event RosenbIoom defeats shade.
 Arthur Dekuh, the Italian heavy weight sensation, will meet Sergelrt Jack Adams Of St. Louis in a h. round semi-tinal to the Berleu- bach clash.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
kAHAN IS STILL
 WORLD CHAMPION
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Round Two-The Kid hit to the face with both hands and then strengthened his challenger from a crouch with c short right uppercut.
 Garcia drove 10 the head and they wrestled to the ropes. The champion staggered Garcia with a driving right ito the body.
 At close quarters they pumped to .the body with honorS even.
 They both took one on the chin and clinChed.
 They were wrestling at the bell.
 Round Three-Garcia came out in T rush. drove to the body with both hands and clinch followed.
 kaplan strengthened Garcia from his crouch with right uppcrcut followed by right to the chin.
 They slapped at the ribs.
 They fought for the most part at close quarters. both boys showing an mwillingness to open up
 Garcia dropped his right and then Kaplan flashed over e left 10 the jaw which slowed the challenger.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
SEEK LILY DATES

The Watertown Independents, one Of the fastest semi-pro teams in this state and now playing in their fourth successful season, would like to hear from teams with open dates on July II. IS and 26, Write 10 Manager D. c. Sullivan. Watertown, or telephone that town 116-2.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
SEEKING GAMES

The Hilltops would like to ar range games with any teams aver- aging 15 to 1G years. They would like to play the Nutmegs on Fri day and on Saturday they would like to book the Pirate Juniors or any other fast team. For games address Joe Skoronski, 10 Smith street.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
FRANKLINs TO PRACTICE

The Franklins will practice at Walnut Hill park tonight, A stiff workout is in order for the mem- bers of the team. All players are requested to be on hand because special meeting will be held after practice.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
BURRITT RESERVES WIN

The Burritt Rcseryes won from the Tufts A. c. team Of Middletown in that city Sunday afternoon. The score of the game was 2S to S., The locals got going in the first inning and did not stop until they had piled up a commanding lead,
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
SMALL BUSTERS WIN

The Small Busters defeated the Small Indians yesterday in a hard fought contest by the score of g to s. Savoco hit q home run with two men on for the Busters and this aided greatly in the scoring col umn.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

The resolution charges Great Britain with failure 10 facilitate the development Of the Jewish National home land in Palestine in coopera- .ion with the Zionists.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
CRITICIZEs GREAT BRITAIN

Buffalo, N. T.. June 2g. oPl-The resolution introduced by Carl Suer- man, former attorney General of New York, criticizing Great Britain's
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
The Standing
Games Today

St. Louis at Chicago. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Boston at New York. Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29

administration Of the Palestine mandate, Was today ole Of the most widely discussed subjects by The delegates to the convention of the Iionst organization Of America.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
CINCINNATI REDS
 HAVE A BIG LEAD
Totals

x-Batted for HaAahan in st..
 Chi0aso ..............fi2 hgn 0no-ll st. Louis ........,....,.tho oaG 0oo- 3
 Two base hits-L. Beu Bottomley, HeatIcote, Gonzales Three base hit Kelly. stolen basa-Frei5au Double p'ays-Heathcote, Adams and CoolNy Left on hases-Chj,aao :. St. Louis r. Losing pitcher-Neeu. Ump!ree- Eeaglon Quisley and Moran. Tluu-I:55.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
The Standing
Games Today

Providence at New Haven. Pittsfeld at Springfield. Bridgeport at Hartford. Waterbury at Albany.
 Games Tomorrow Plttstield at Springfield. Bridgeport at Hartford. Providence at New Haven. Waterbury at Albany.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Games NnSinrdaN

New York 8, Boston .. Cincinnati {, Pittsburgh i. Philadelphia 9, Brooklyn 1. Chicago II, St. Louis 3.
New Britain herald., 1926-06-29
The Standing
Games Today

New York at Philadelphia. Detroit at St. Louis. Chicago at Cleveland. Washington at Boston.