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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-04

''He wiped his eyes. and started
to point a road, when we told him.
stick 'em up, and keep quiet or
well shoot There was a laws
house right near the garage, so
we had to keep quiet and careful.
II had a gun Proctor said he'd
borrowed. Eagles had his own gun.
Risen said: Boys, don't shoot me.
Spare my life,'-scared to death.
He's six feet tall. too.
I'VE talked rough to bluff him
and make him think we was
tough; but we laughed when he
turned his back. Then this guy
tried to say he couldn't find his
key; but he found it quick enough
when we threatened to shoot. He
opened the door inside. and sat
down where we told him to. Eagles
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then he drove around the corner
and picked up Eagles and his
woman.
John was all set to get this
John Risen, he said his name
was, who liver near him in Vir-
ginia. It was at that Triangle
place, where the roads go to
Fredericksburg and Quantico. He
said you could scare the guy
easy; all you'd have to do would
be to tell him to throw IN up and
he'd do it and tell you where the
cash was.
1--WE drove around awhile and
got at that joint at $3.50. This guy
Risen was laying asleep in a corner
on a bench. Eagles and me got
out, woke him. and asked the
way to Richmond.
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held the gun and I searched
around.
II asked him, Where's the pearl
handled .3S special you got here?'
because John said he knew they
had one. He said he amt got
none, and 1 said, The hell you
amt; I know you got it,
Anyways, we tied him in the
chair with his necktie and wired
his hands. Then we put a hand
kerchief in his mouth, and ripped
out the telephone wire. I looked
IN the desk and found the .38 /
was looking for. We only got $24
in money, but we. took a rifle they
had there.
Robbed Autoist
Going South again we figured
if we get caught for one robbery it
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might as well be more than one.
So we decided to pull some more.
We saw car coming north, and
Proctor said, Shall we get him?'
1--WE had one time stopping him,
because the driver was nervous and
he couldn't pull over to the side
| like We said. So we had to go In
front and block him. Eagles hops
out and put the rods on him. His
name was Jackson, the papers said
next day, and he looked like e col
lege guy. John seen him put
money in the back of the car when
we tried to stop him, so we got
that, but it wasn't much.
"All four of the robberies that
night only got US 1855. Our next
was a gas station in Alexandra.
John said, We might as well hit
'en while they're goin' good So
We stopped. and he said. Sam. get
out and knock at the door
II did, and when some bird barer
~ stuck his he'd out, we put thu
rods on him and talked rough,
Open that door, He opened it.
When we walked in I thought
he was a hard Teller, but he kept
quiet while Eagles held It on him.
\ hi tARO cash ASySt dAtu 6Ot gov ~
change in that drawer. 1oroctof
stuck his hands in and grabbed
some. I always thought he played
square. but he was crooked.
Eagles searched his man and
got a watch and pistol. Then we
tore out the telephone wire and
headed for Mylex. We agreed TO
get that place, too. When we
no. al
Don't rob me. boys
That's when Eagles woman. who
had kept quiet befoAe, got in her
famous Stick EN- up. big boy. At
first Pal and / tried TO cover her
up, because / wouldn't never get no
woman in trouble, but l seen by
the. papers she came across. I'd
rather take the blame myself than
get her in bad, because she always
treated me all right.
THAT guy tells me he amt got
no gun when asks, so 1 says, The
hell you amt got the .3S out OF
his car, and the money in his
pocket, with his watch. A car was
coming down the road fast, so we
had to get away quick. We hit the
Columbia pike. then the Alexandria
road. then we crossed Occoquan
Creek bridge. We threw that rifle
we had taken over into the creek,
because we couldn't use no long
gun.
1--WE went to Eagles house on c
Street Northwest, and / stayed
there with his woman while he
dumped the car between Sixth and
Seventh on C. Then we counted
the money and split up.
This easy money was getting me.
I thought less and less about Il.
just went right ahead.
Then made a trip to New York
and learned some more about how
this stuff goes on. We collected
up there on our watches and stuff"
To Be Continued Tomorrow.
Marine becomes familiar Wj1ll
New York underworld tactics.
and tomorrow tells how his two
most daring rObberies were peFpe-
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Continued from First Page)
only real girl / ever had. and she
was decent and respectable.
Mighty Strange to Me"
This here love was always mighty
strange to me, especially after
met Nick Eagles. He introduced
mo to his wife, an educated girl.
never knew PAL wasn't his wife
till I seen 1t in the papers, but /
couldn't help but wonder when ]
saw she wouldn't let him love
her.
after / got going fast. I lived
with them down on c Street. We
all stayed together, and that woman
wouldn't let Nick near her. She
always treated nice you know
and she went with us on some
stick-upe, but when it came to
lovins-that was something else.
1--WE tried to cover her up when
we came clean. but / see she's
confessed, so what's the use now?
She got $22 OF my share of the
stuff, but I don't hold nothin'
against her. She always treated
me square.
"I never could make out Just
what was fixed up between them,
because she went willin' enough
when we did the Virginia jobs.
She even helped US out, and didn't
get afraid at all. So / guess she
was his stick-up partner, and not
his sweetie at all. -" Mighty diff
ferent than Gladys and me ="
Marines eyes looked out Of the
barred windows at his right and
into the distances with mention of
the name.
With Gladys gone out Of his life,
religion no longer inspiring him,
and no money in his pockets-Sam
Marina willingly accompanied MIR.
and Mrs" Eagles and John Proctor
as they headed for the "easy job"
in Virginia that night early in
September.
Wanted to Go
"Sure I wanted to CO." he says,
when John said easy money
Wasn't / way down?'
I'VE followed plans already laid
by Proctor. At first we had to
get car. but that was always
easy. You can get a Chevrolet
key any place, so all we had to
do was look for unlocked Chevro-
let's. We found one about 1 o'clock
on X Street between Twelfth and
Thirteenth. John and me got in,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-04
AIR TRAFFIC RULES
TO BE DRAWN UP HERE

Tentative air traffic regulations
will be drawn up by the department.
of Commerce in an aeronautical con.
ference which opened here to-
day. Representatives Of aircraft
manufacturers, airways operators,
insurance interests and others We're
invited to attend the conferences
which will continue until October 18.
Army and Navy aircraft experts
will assist in drafting the new regu-
lationS.
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CONSCIOUSNESS RETURNS - 1t
was not until began to regain con-
sciousness that / remembered this was
the door Delroy told Loki to lock as he
went out. Delroy had the duplicate
key in his pocket. / wondered what
had happened to the fighting men as 1
had lain there unconscious. If any
thing had happened to Lanier, it was all
over with me. I couldn't handle Delroy
alone.
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Marine becomes familiar w4h
New York underworld tactics.
and tomorrow tells how his two
most daring rObberies were peFpe-
trated,
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ROBBER
SHY At LOVE

CONTINUED from First Page)
only real girl ever had. and she
was decent and respectable. =
Mighty Strange to Me"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-10-04

TALKING OVER THE radio, the young tennis star
said that he decided to leave the amateur ranks at the
suggestion of c. c. Pyle he wished to money
for his wife and child. Mrs Richards before her
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keep her is another. Perhaps the
assurance of a good home would
eInch her for life. Give the classified
section of The Times and Herald an
opportunity to prove fits worth.
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Latest In Coats

THE ONE-POcKET coat, fash.
ions latest decree, is ably dis
played by Patricia Avery, Metro
GOldwyn-Mayer player.
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Home and Riddles Great Boon to Richards

marriage Miss Caremont Gushee, daughter of the
taurant owner. Baby Adrenne will be year old this
month When she was born winnie said: IF there is
Suzanne Lenglen or Helen Wills in 1910 she will have
to step lively to keep her laures"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MUDHOLE LANDS THIEF
 WHEN POLICEMEN FAIL
Man Wanted For Taking Many Auto mobiles Now Lodged in
 In.

St. Johnsbury, Vt, May 13 LP)- Clifton Niblock, wanted by a dozen New Hampshire and Vermont sheriffs for automobile thefts, is lodged in the county jail at Chelsea the victim of a mudhole. Deputy Sheriff Arthur Berry of Caledonia county arrested him after his car, alleged to have been stolen by the fugitive from his home town of Windsor. became mired near Barnt.
 Niblock had just outdistancd sev- eral officers by driving through the overflow of the Connecticut river across the road. The officers stayed in the water when they struck it.
 Sheriff Flint is holding Niblock at Chelsea for questioning in regard to several breaks there and until the claims of a dozen other localities upon him can be sifted.
 The state wants him for violating his parole from the state prison. where he served 9 term for auto thefts. Windsor wants him for the theft of the machine in which he was caught and for q bill for new tires which he charged against a garage there. He also is wanted for breaking. entering and larceny in
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
INFORMATION BUREAU
Greenwich Lions Club Back O. Plan to Have Old Landmark Used 10 Guide Tourists Into state.

Greenwich, Conn, May 1S.-Thc Thomas Lyon homestead. where seven generations of the Lyon fam fly lived, is 10 house an information bureau for tourists who enter Con- Hecticut on the Boston Post road here.
 The dwelling, which will mark the gateway to New England from New York, is to be moved across the street from its present location on the dividing line between New York and Connecticut at Byram Bridge.
 A resolution permitting the Thomas Lyon Homestead Associa- tion. Inc. 10 remove the house which was erected in 17O2 to new location on town property on inc post road was adopted at a special town meeting last night, The Lions club of Greenwich which origin ated the idea of having the home mark the gateway plans to finance the removal and the upkeep Of the information bureau. Many promi- nent residents already have pledged for it's maintenance. The building which figured promi- nontly in the days of the revolu- tionary war is the oldest in town.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
SUIT IS REJECTED
Louise Glaum, Movie Actress, Fails to Have Her Action Against Incc Estate Supported by Court.

Los Angeles, May 13 LP -- The suit of Miss Louise Glaum, motion picture actress, against the estate of tho late Thomas H Ince. film pro- duccr. for S4S5,0O0 has been thrown out of probate court here.
 The action. which had ben reject ed by New York court previous to filing here claimed that Miss Glaum signed a contract with J. Parker Read, Jr., described as mce's part ner. 1918, under whose terms she was to get S2,000 weekly for two years. She alleged that a new contact was signed in 1919 with a renewal option which she claims Ince exercised in 1920. At one time the suit charged, Miss Glaum loaned Ince and Read 5000 to complete a picture. Other moneys were claimed over the period from 1921 to 1923, when the con- tract expired.
 In dismissing the action, the court did not rule on the merits of Miss Glaum's claims.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
MOVIES AS AID TO
 STUDY OF MALADIES
Yale Finds SIepmg sickness Film Great Benefit in Instruct
 ing Class

New Haven, May 13 CPJ - The faculty Of Yale School of Medicine was discussing today a film, showing unique cases of sleeping sickness which was presented at the school by Dr. simon B. Goodhart, profcs- sor of clinical neurology at Columbia university, in connection with q lec- ture. It was the first time that the film had been shown in this coun- try.
 The film presented about 29 eases of the disease in various stages onz demonstrated physiological changes which follow il. Many pee ta,a- lures Of the malady not di uahie to the eye are brought out a he film.
 It is planned to use the film as nucleus for library Of simlsa films dealing with various diseases.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Finance and Taxation Board
 Chairman

Edward r, Hall, as chairman ot -he board of finance and taxation, has directed the financing policies of the city for several years.
 In addition to his municipal duties and the manifold duties which at tend his position as secretary of Landers, Frary & Clark's, he has found time for state service as sena- tor from this district. He wag chairman Of the important legisla- tive committee on appropriations at the last session.
 Senator Hall became president Of the board of finance and taxation when he was appointed to the board by eX-Mayor A. M. Paonessa Janu- ary 12, 1923, having been elected 10 the chairmanship at the first meet ing he attended. He is conceded to be the best informed man on city finances in the active service today. EX-Mayor Paonessa has attributed many thousands of dollars in mu- nicipal savings to the alertness of Senator Hall and the absence Of deficiency appropriations in recent years is also credited in a measure to him.
 As chairman of several commit tees on charter revision, Senator Hall has framed many of the most important changes in the city's basic law which have been brought about in recent years.
 In addition to his service as sena- tor for two terms, he has twice rep resented the city as q member Of 'he lower house al the state capitol n Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
.S61,476 IN ESTATE
 !. OF JAMES SHEPARD
Deposits in Banks in This YiCiG
 fly Amount to S46,976

The late James Shepard. in whose will numerous bcquests 10 charitable and welfare organiza- lions and churches were made. left an estate Of S64476.o5, the report ot Appraisers Mortimer II. Camp. Herbert Y. Camp and Charles r. Chase shows.
 The ttemized report follows:
 Real estate at 1S9 Lake street. S16,500; two deposits in the Bris- tol Savings bank, $5.0o2,74 and $5.- 15S.61: policy, Travellers Insurance O., $1,0an; deposited in the Me cuanics Savings bank. Hartford, $11S2.47: deposited in the Society for Swings. Hartford. Si,63U.T1: deposited in the City Savings bank, Meriden, $2.$17.23; deposited in the Ss1te Savings Bank, Hartford $GG$.73; deposited in the Savings Bank Of New Britain, S7737.97: deposited in the Burritt Savings bank, New Britain, s8,7S8.1S; de- posted in the Pennington Savings bank, $9.000: deposited in the Bristol Trust Co.,. $4,99S.29: de- posted in the New Britain National bank, $561,10.
 Estate of Peter Lambert
 John T.. Farr and James Sean lon. appraisers in the estate of Peter Lambert, have placed a valuation of $S,41I.S4 on his prop critics. Land and buildings on La salle street have been valued at $4o0o, subject to a mortgage of S655, and a bank deposit of S5,046.- S4.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

future, the state board of fisheries and game will stop all fishing in the state leased and stocked streams. This decision has been reached, ac- cording to Superintendent John ". Titcomb, following receipt of a tele- gram from |. S. weather bureau at New Haven stating that atmospheric conditions are 'very dangerous for forest fires" and that caution should be taken until the weather changes"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Southern Baptists Oppose
 Change in VOIstead Act

Houston, Texas. May IS. OPl-The Southern Baptist convention whose delegates came from IS states, rep rcsentlng more than 3.000.0 .00O mem bers, is On record today against any change i' t'e Nolstead act and against any tinkering with the the O. that God alone created man.
 Unanimous and unalterable op- position was oiced to beer and wine as the '' veterate enemies of the human race"
 The anti-evolution resolution Ire jected every theory. evolution or otherwise" which teaches that man is not the especial creation of God"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Lyme, Oxford, Lake Morley and Lisbon. and in Fairlee, Vt.
NAME FLYING FIELD
New Milford Airport Landing Place is Named in Honor of Ii. col. FouIois. |. S. |.

New Milford, Conn, May 13.- The New Milford airport which is to he opened some time this month will be named "FouIois tield,' in honor of It. Col. Benjamin D, Foulois, commandant at Mitchell Field, Mineola, l.. l., who is Q former Washington, Connecticut, boy. His approval of naming the field in.hiS honor was received yesterday He frequently visits Washington whicE adioins New Milford.
 The field is located two miles south of the village on the Dan bury-New Milford highway. The 40-acre tract has been graded and put in shape for landing. ldentih- cation circles have been placed and wind cones are 10 be erected this week.
 The Ezra Woods post of the American Legion has been active in securing the airport for New Mil ford.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Want to Give Medal of
 Honor to Com. Byrd

Washington, May F Pl-Award of the congressional medal of hon. or to Lieutenant Commander Rich ard F. Byrd for his dauntless cour- age and unerring skill" in piloting the first aircraft over the north pole, was proposed in a bill yesterday by Representative Mcleod, republican. Michigan.
 due recognition" to other members Of the Byrd expedition.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
BOY. PREVENTS NRECK

Hoytown, Lanarllshire. Scotland, May 13 R)--A possible disaster was averted near here today when a boy walking along the railroad line fonnd q rail had been displaced by explosives, He gave warning in time 10 stop the Glasgow Edinburgh train.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Drought May Suspend Fishing ThrOughout Conn.

Hartford. May t3 L7H - Unless there is a drenching rain in the near
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Ry the Associated Press
 NaShlngt On-NeteranS in Walter Reed hospital are forgetting some of their troubles ir eating goodies dis trihuted personally by the president and Mrs. Coolidge. One received the presidential autograph and each got handclasp.
 New York-A bust in the hall of fame for Roger Williams has con- posite features of some of his de- scendants, as there was no likeness 0i him to guide the sculptor It was unveiled by Mrs John D. Rockefel- ter, Jr., descendant.
 Philadelphia - Quakers should abandon uniformity of dress in favor of uniformity in spiritual life, in the opinion of speakers at the annual meeting Of the society of Friends.
 New York-There are q couple of fellows whom Magistrate Gordon thinks Nussolni could handle in fine Nltt p'' diII I'' llA'p V l- Etlll5 ll IlU 2 that chance perhaps. The magistrate is seeking the deportation of men who engaged in a scuffle between fascist and anti-fascisti aboard a liner.
 New York-Mrs Zellah Simmons, who recently obtained divorce has some ugly welts from q whipping with q dog leash by lrma Bohmert, RumaniaT nurSemaid and core spondcnt. The maid said in court the scandal had estranged her from her fance. She was fined $50 and told she ought to be deported,
 Boston--lf anybody else wants 10 soar over the pole soon in the same kind of a machine that Byrd used, Anthony Fotkcr cant help him, he has only one little training plane left, having sold all the others-be- fore the fight
 New York-Having sold one drink, Abraham Hirslly, drug clerk, is to be deportcd. His final citizenship pa pcrs were issued on the same day he satisfied thirsty customer. Now they have been cancelled on the ground that he showed he was not of good moral character.
 New Haven-Reduction of rail- road rates to fare and one-half to be given to Yale alumni attending com menccment.
 East Hampton-Violet Stewart, 13, daughter of former state representa- tive, struck and seriously injured by truck near Cobalt home.
 New Haven-Major General Ma son NJ. Patrick urges government subsidy of commercial aviation in Yale address.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
FLASHES OF LIFE: PRESIDENT AND
 WIFE PAY VISIT TO SICK VETS

Bridgeport-Dominic [. Roche, who swindled attorney of S3,625 while posing as a priest, gets long prison sentence.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

R- the Associated Press
 Nashington-Neteran$ in Walter Reed hospital are forgetting some of their troubles in eating goodies dis trihuted personally by the president and Mrs Coolidge. One received the presidential autograph and each got q handclasp.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Meriden-John Reynolds, railroad crossing gate tender, takes own life; in ill health for number of years.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Hartford-Dr. Thomas B. Osborne of agricultural experiment station at New Haven applies for retirement.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

New York-A bust in the hall of fame for Roger Williams has com posite features of some of his de- scendants, as there was no likeness oi him to guide the sculptor. It was unveiled by Mrs. John D. Rockefel- ter Jr., q descendant.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

artford-Fishing in state leased and stocked streams to be forbidden unless drenching rains eliminate for est fire hazards.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Philadelphia - Quakers should abandon uniformity of dress in favor of uniformity in spiritual life, in the opinion of speakers at the annual meeting of the society of Friends.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Hartford-Judge William J. Ma lone of Bristol. announces plans for seaplane fight across Labrador from east to west.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

New Haven-Major General Ma son M. Patrick urges government subsidy of commercial aviation in Yale address.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

East Hampton-Violet Stewart, l 3, daughter of former state representa- tive, struck and seriously injured by truck near Cobalt home.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13
Snow white clothes
 this safe easy way
No washboard scrubbing no red. swollen hands - yet your weeks wash comes winter than you've ever seen it.

4 NEW kind of soap-granulated-actu- "A ally soaks clothes cleaner than hours of scrubbing could make theml Does the fam ly wash for you without a bit of hard work-no need for washboard
 It's so easy this new, safe way. You just soak the wash in rich, mild Rinso suds- rinse in clear water-and hang out to dry! The dirt floats loose in the soaking and rinses of by itself. Even the most soiled and stained parts need only gentle rub between the fingers to make them spotless. Saves clothes saves hands Why rub things threadbare against board, when Rinso soaks them Whiter- so safely?
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New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

or fast colors. So mild you could soak your finest white table cloth in it for days without harm. And no other laundry soap is easier on hands.
 EVen the hardest ,vater, Rinso whips at once into rich, creamy suds that loosen the ground-in dirt and stains. Marvellous in washing machines-23 leading manu- lecturers recommend it for safety, and for winter, brighter wash.
 Try it next washday
 aygoodbye to bar soap, chips, washing powders, washboards! Let Rinso do all the hard work for you. Let it do next weeks wash. See how much winter clothes get without taxing your strength -even uithout boiling!
 GetRinso from your grocer and follow easy directions on the package.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

Boston--lf anybody else wants 10 soar over the pole soon in the same kind of a machine that Byrd used, Anthony l'olkcr cant help him, he has only one little training plane left, having sold all the others-be fore tho fight.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-13

New Haven-Reduction of rail- road rates to fare and one-half to be given to Yale alumni attending con- menccment