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New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
COLLETT'S NEMESIS
 ALSO IS DEFEATED
Miss Wilson Loses to Mrs. StetsOn - Mrs. Goss
 Also Wins Her Match

Haverford, Pa, Oct. 1 Pl-Vir- ginia Wilson of Chicago, twenty-year old conqueror of Glenna Collett, met defeat in the semi-finals of the wom- ems national championship today. losing a 19-hole match to Mrs. G. Henry Stetson of Philadelphia 1 up.
 In the other semi-final, duel be- tween New Jersey players, Mrs. Wright. D. Goss of Short Hills, N. J., eliminated Mrs. Courtland Smith of Glen Ridge, N. J.. up and 2 to play.
 Two veteran players thus will come together tomorrow. With Mrs. Stetson opposing Mrs. Goss in the 36 hole final for the championship.
 Mrs. Stetson and Miss Wilson had one of the most exciting battles of the tournament, with the tide of battle shifting first to one and then the other. A brilliant rally by Mrs. Stetson snatched victory from the grasp of the youthful Chicago girl just when she seemed on the verge of another triumph.
 Two down coming to the sixteenth tee. Mrs. Stetson made her stand, winning the sixteenth and eighteenth squaring the match.
 Going to the nineteenth hole, both had long drives, but Miss Will son pulled her second into trap. The Chicago girl then lost her chance for victory when she failed to recover on her first shot, cutting under the ball and requiring four to reach the green.
 Mrs. Stetson, taking only two to reach the fringe of the green, was down In the regulation two butts for a smooth par four and victory.
 Mrs. Goss, holding a big advan- tage over Mrs. Smith all the way, through the greater distance she ob- tained off the tee, played the sixteen holes of their match in seven under even figures.
 Her golf was consistently good all the way, and Mrs. Smith was able to keep in the running only through safe and accurate use of her irons and butter.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Officials from Governor Down and Including Real Estate Men Ac- cused of Sacrificing Real Sufferers in h. terests of Hotel and Tourist Business.
Charge Also That Senti- ment of Gratitude Seems Lacking, But Poor Peo- pie Really Need Aid.

Washington, Oct. 1.-P>-Flor- ida officials, from the governor down, and real estate operators, were accused today by John Barton Payne, American Red Cross chair man, of handicapping Red Cross relief plans through the minimiz- ing of losses in the Florida hurri- cane.
 Sensational Charges
 The sentiments of MT. Payne were disclosed in a telegram to c. c. Pickney, chairman of the richmond, Va, Red Cross chapter, which dis cussed the financial needs of the situation.
 "The poor people who suffered are regarded as of less consequence than the hotel and tourist business in Florida" The telegram said: "The Red Cross feels bound to go for ward and do the job just the same, and everyone should help.
 Our officials on the ground re- port the greatest need since the San Francisco disaster, with 5000 homes destroyed and 18,000 families i'm poverished. Red Cross assistance is given only on basis of actual need. not losses"
 The message was sent in reply to m Inquiry received from MT. Pick ney which read:
 Text of Message
 City Of Richmond, believing that Miami and surrounding country had suffered greatly, voted s10,o00 to the stricken area, the check being mailed by our mayor this (Thurs- day) to Mayor Romfh Of Miami and Fieser of Red Cross.
 Tonight our mayor showed me a printed circular letter signed by Mayor Romfh under date Septem- Der 24 saying Romfh was convinced a very exaggerated idea of Miamis real condition had been created, that there had been a hurricane and some cheaply constructed houses blown down and some house boats lost. Damage not so great as that Miami would not be open to welcome visitors as usual this winter.
 ''The sentiment of gratitude or real need seems entirely lacking from the letter. The mayor of Rich mond was considering recalling the check sent by his city>and asked if he felt justified in accepting further contributions after reading Miami letter. We received s1,000 from Re
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
COMPLETE SHIFT MADE
 OF NIGHT POLICEMEN
Dan" Cosgrove Succeeds Sergt. Ellinger on
 "Dry Squad"

Every patrolman on the night shift is affected by the quarterly changes in assignments announced today by Chief w. c. Hart and some of the day men, with the exception of the traffic squad, are also shift ed. The only change in the traffic detail is the assignment of Officer Hanford Dart to the post at Frank lin Square, Main, Park and Elm streets. He has been on the post temporarily since Officer John C. Stadler was transferred to the de- tective bureau several weeks ago. The only change In the theater squad is the assignment of Officer Charles Johnson, to the Lyceum the ater, replacing Officer Thomas Stor- ey, who has been given a day beat.
 Probably the most important change announced by the chief is in the detective bureau. Officer Thomas J. Feeney, who for several months has had the 2 p. m. to midnight shift, started today on the a. m. to p. m. detail, and Detective Ser geant George c. Ellinger Is taken off the liquor detail and put on Of ficer Feeney's former shift Officer Daniel Cosgrove is taken from the night force and assigned to the de- tective bureau. He and Officer Stadler will have charge of the liquor law enforcement work of the bureau.
 The assignments Of the day pa trolmen is as follows:
 Beat No. 1, Main street, north of railroad, 6 a. m. to 4 p. m.. Officer Michael Meehan.
 Beat No. 2, Main street, south of railroad, 6 a. m. to p. m, OffOi- cer Walter Malona.
 Beat No. IA, Main street, north of railroad, g a. m. to p. m., Off cer A. c. Walencius.
 Beat No. PA, Main street, south of railroad, 2 a. m. to p. m, Off cer Charles Anderson.
 Beat No. 3, Main street, south of railroad, west side, and Farmers Market on Commercial street, Off cer Thomas c. Dolan.
 Beat No. 4, Railroad Arcade, court officer. Officer Clarence Lanpher.
 Beat No. 5, Hartford avenue and vicinity, Officer John L. Carlson.
 Beat No. 6. South Main street and Officer William O'Mara.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
REBEL LEADER DENIES
 HE IS TOOL OF K, K. K.
Horwitz Insists Fourth Ward Situation Is
 Political

Louis Horwitz, leader of an tnsur- gent group of fourth ward repubh- cans who threaten to bolt their party in protest against appoint ments made by the present adminis- tration, today asked the Herald to deny story which he said is be- ing circulated among Jewish coun- trymen that he is being used as a tool of the K. K. K.
 According to Horwitz, his friends have been told the Kan Is provoked because many whose ideals do not harmonize with theirs have been ap- pointed to high office, and instead of striking out themselves are urg- ing Horwitz to spike the party.
 The movement he sponsors Is purely political and is in response to a demand by fourth warders that they be given appointments in pro portion to the amount of effort they expended in putting the republican party across in the spring election, he declared.
 
 publican town committee and Mayor Weld have both said they are will ing 10 meet the insurgents to discuss the alleged grievances, but Horwitz insists this is not enough. demanding that they take the first step toward reconciliation. Unless the organiza- ton takes this step the fourth ward belligerents will meet next week at a smoker and lay plans for canvass ing their district in the interests of the democratic party. he says.
 Alderman J. Gustav Johnson Of the fourth ward. whose sympathies the spokesman for the militants claims to have, continues to deny ne has bolted the party. He admits having conveyed to Horwitz the fact there is considerable dissatisfaction with the administration but declines to discuss the report he will sup port the democratic party this fall.
 The first over act in the breach from the republican organization came this afternoon, when MT. Hor- witz announced that his friends no longer accept Hollis J. Foster as chairman of the ward committee. The insurgents will continue to hold their republican registration and will elect their own ward organization whose chairman will be ono other than the one designated by the town committee, he said.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
USE TEAR GAS ON MAN
 ABOUT 7O BE HANGED
Montana Slayer Attacks Guards Before He Is
 Executed

Butte, Mont, Oct. 1 P)-Tony Nettere, convicted murderer, was hanged at the county jail here early this morning after he had been overcome with tear gas following an attack on officers who attempted to lead him to the scaffold.
 Entering Nettere's cell shortly be- fore the time set for the execution, Deputy Sheriff D. o. Robinson in structed the condemned man to pre- pare for the death march. Nettere seized a piece of iron pipe which he had concealed in his bed and drove the officer from the cell, following him down the cell corridor brandish- ing the pipe and a knife made from a large spoon.
 Robinson leaped through g. door at one end of the corridor and an- other officer locked it. Confined 10 the corridor, Nettere shouted insults at the officers and berating the judge who had sentenced him to death, dared any one to attempt to take him to tho scaffold.
 Other deputies then brought two drums of tear gas and started spray ing it into the corridor, driving Vet tere to his cell, where they were forced to use the gas for 15 min utes. before the prisoner dropped to the floor.
 His arms and legs were secured as he lay in the cell and he was then carried to the gallows. There he re- vived sufficiently to renew his shouting as the trap was sprung. He was pronounced dead in six min- utes.
 Vettere steadfastly maintained his innocence of the shooting of An tone Favero here last November, of which he was convicted.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Authorities at Work in Terryville Believed to Have Exhumed Body to Seek Poison Traces.
Especial to the Herald,)

Bristol, Oct. 1-Although author ities have been working quietly, it became known today for the first | time that the police are investigat- | ing circumstances surrounding the death of Petronella Baronowski, aged 5S, of ' School street, Terry vile. on August 27 and are work ing on the theory that she might have been poisoned.
 The woman died suddenly at her home where she lived alone. It was found today that there is a question mark after Cause of Death" on the death certificate in the Terryville town clerks office. Something had been written into the space but had been erased, the question mark be- ing substituted.
 pr. Harold S. Woodward, who at- tended the woman before death, de- clined to divulge any information concerning his patients illness to- day.
 Dr. Richard J. Lawton, medical examiner, referred a Herald cor respondent to Coronel Samuel J. Herman of Winsted, explaining that all information must come from the coroner.
 Anthony Tomanio, county detec- tive, and Deputy Sheriff George. Buckley of Terryville, admitted to- day that they have been investigat- ing but said that nothing definite had developed.
 One rumor In Terryville is to the effect that the woman ate toadstools in place of mushrooms Another is that traces of arsenic were found in her body. It is reported that the body was exhumed and examined.
 Miss Baronowski Is said to have left an estate of s17,000 in addition to a large life insurance policy made out in favor of a woman relative who resides in Terryville. The in surance company is reported to be the case independent of the police authorities.
 County Detective Tomanio and Deputy Sheriff Buckley were in New Britain on Saturday. Sept. 25, visiting drug stores where they were inspecting records of arsenic sales made recently.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
COL. WILLIAMS LOSES
 LIFE IN AUTO PLUNGE
Cocktail" Court Martial Principal Drowned in
 San Francisco Bay

San Francisco, Oct. 1 tP,-Colonel Alexander s. Williams, in charge of recruiting for the marine corps in the western district and who figured
 as the defendant in the famous
 cocktail court martial at San Diego last April, was drowned early this morning when a large closed
 car he was driving plunged into San Francisco Bay. Colonel Will Hams body was taken to the morgue where it was identified by Mrs. Will Hams. It had been previously ten tatively identified by officers, news papermen and friends from photo graphs, a signet ring and papers in his wallet.
 Mrs. Williams said that on leav- ing home about 5 D. m., yesterday, her husband told her he was going
 to the Bohemian club with some
 friends for dinner. She said he tele- phoned her at 9 o'clock last night that he was having a wonderful time and that he would not be home until an early hour in the morning. She said that when her husband was out late he usually drove home by way of the EmbarCadero as it was well lighted and he was not well ac- quainted with the City's streets. She believes he must have lost control of the car or that his vision was ob-
 structed by something causing the car to plunge into the bay.
 The car was seen to plunge into
 the bay by Franke Moore, a steward
 aboard the steamer Admiral Peary. and Joe Mcfarland, a watchman at pier 42.
 The car seemed to swerve from
 street, they said, and plunged across the wharf into the water. The depth was thirty feet. Police were called and after considerable effort, the automobile was pulled up with graphing hooks.
 Col. Williams was In charge of recruiting for the marine corps in the western recruiting district. He
 was transferred to San Francisco from San Diego last spring after he had been convicted of drunken ness and conduct unbecoming an officer" at navy court martial. The charges were brought against
 him by Brgadier General Smedley D. Butler as result of alleged mis-
 conduct of the colonel at party at
 his home given in honor of General
 Butler, and at a hotel later. Gen.
 Butler had just come to San Diego from Philadelphia, where he had
 served as director of public safety.
 In Philadelphia, General Butler
 was q storm center as a result of his
 activities against alleged violators
 of the prohibition law.
 The trial at San Diego occasioned
 considerable acrimony. Some wit
 nesses testified that they believed
 Colonel Williams was i'll and not | intoxicated, as alleged, General
 Butler maintained he violated no traditions as a guest in bringing the
 charges, and that his charges were | not based on what went on at the | Williams home but on the colonel's | conduct later at hotel. General (Continued on Page 29)
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Shows Fight When He
 Is Searched at Border

St. Albans, Vt. Oct. i (P - Vic tor Cohen.' a hotel proprietor of East Alburg, was arrested by cus- toms officers today after indulging in a fight with Deputy Collector Henry Ladd, who was about to search his automobile.
 During the mix-up he escaped, but was re-captured by a posse who claim they found a case of li- quor In his possession. He was also held for resisting arrest and was taken to Burlington for arraign- ment-
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
FL0R|DANS, MINIMIZING HURRICANE
 LOSSES, HANDICAP RED CROSS HELP, IS CHAIRMAN PAYNE'S DECLARATION
Mystery in Death Of Woman
 Hought Killed by Arsenic
Weather Outlook for First Game Is Good;
 Herald to Announce

New York. Oct. 1 Rp-Pros- poets for good weather tomor- row for the first game of the worlds series were held out by the weather man in today's forecast Of fair and warmer for Saturday.
 The weather cleared today after several days of rain and overcast skies and the Yankees and Cardinals took some light practice at the stadium where the visitors had an opportunity to study the lights and shadows under the bright sun.
 Tomorrow's game Is scheduled to start at 1;30 o'clock, while Sundays will start at 2 p. m. The Herald Play-o-graph will depict these games play by play and an announcer will explain the play. This office will be linked with the playing field by telegraph wire and radio. I'm mediately after the. game to- morrow the Herald will publish a sporting extra, giving the game play by play and complete box score.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
POLES AT STATE BANQUET Coy. Trumbuu, Cong. Fem and
 Judge filling Speakers (. 0. P. TICKET LAUDED
Economy in Government, Revision of Immigration Laws and Support of Candidates For Office Urged Traccski is Postmaster.

Governor Trumbull's charges of inequalities in allocation of funds collected for federal aid roads, and his warning that America must end it's orgy of spending to follow in the footsteps of that great commoner - Coolidge" and Congressman Fenns pledge to fight to the end 'cruel inhuman immigration laws" were salient features of banquet of Polish Political organiza- tions of Connecticut, at the Burritt hotel last night.
 Attorney Stanley J. Traceski, an officer of the state association and a lawyer in this city. was toast master. Judge B. w. filling. repub- lican nominee for attorney general, Lieutenant Governor J. Edwin Brainard and Mayor Weld were among the speakers who talked to a gathering of more than 200 per- sons.
 Delegates From Many Cities
 The toastmaster was introduced by John J. Wlnialski of Hartford. He informed the gathering delega- ford, New Britain, New Haven, Meriden, Norwich, Middletown, Nor walk, Torrington. Bridgeport, Col linsville, Southington, Winsted and Terryville.
 Postmaster Traceski compliment ed the organization on its interest in politics, which he assured would re- dound to the advantage of the city, state and nation, serving as a notice to men In public life that their con- stituents have an active interest in public affairs. Attorney Traceski re- minded his hearers that this is an important period from a political standpoint since a state ticket and representatives in Washington are soon to be picked and he urged that the enthusiasm manifest now be continued.
 Pointing to the P. O. P. state ticket, the toastmaster termed it a ticket one might be proud to vote for and for which no apologies need be offered. The democrats, he said, have weak ticket, as usual. An ap- peal to roll us a tremendous majori- ty to show Coolidge Connecticut is in back of him was made by the speaker.
 Mayor Weld Compliments Poles
 Introducing Mayor Weld as the official who has given Polish resi- dents more recognition than they ever before received, MT. Traceski said the executive had advanced his wedding anniversary day to take part in the state meeting.
 In pointing out the success met by Poles in New Britain, the mayor at tributed his condition to the fact
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
TAKEN TO WETHERSFIELD

Bridgeport, Oct. 1 P) - Four Fairfield county prisoners were taken to Wethersfield today. They were John Peter Gigliotti of this city, sentenced to state prison for from 10 to Is years; Howard c. Farley of Bridgeport, sentence, six to ten years; Frank Warren of Norwalk, sentence, two to three years, and Hirach Berlinger. sen- tence. two to four years.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Has Scheme to Make Hard Boiled Crooks
 Admit Their Guilt

A telegram, signed L. A. Dillon, and sent from Joplin, Mo. was received by Chief w. c. Hart to- day, as follows: What would it be worth to the City of New Brit ain to secure method that I abso- lately guarantee will cause the most hard boiled prisoner to con- fess if guilty. Works perfecly in making prisoner tell hiding place goods. Prisoner never out of pos session of all faculties. Wire an- swer."
 Chief Hart indicated that he is not interested and will not reply.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
.GOFF TAKES BLAME
 IN METAL CO. CASE
Witness for Daugherty Says He Released S7,O00,O00 of Shares
ACCUSED NOT CONSULTED
New York Senator Says That He Himself Was in Complete Charge of Allen Property Under the At torney General.

New York, Oct. 1 R-Complete responsibility as far as the attorney generals office went. for the release Of SI,O00,000 of shares of the Amer ican Metal company was assumed by Senator Guy D. Golf testifying in the Daugherty-Miller conspiracy trial today.
 Called as the second defense wit ness he replied to questions by Max D. Steuer. counsel for H. M. Daugh- erty. attorney general in President Harding's cabinet, that he had nev- CT taken the matter of the Metal claims up with Daugherty but had allowed them by his own authority.
 Golf is an attorney for Harry M. Daugherty, former attorney general, who with Thomas ". Miller former alien property custodian are charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States.
 The calling of Senator Golf came as an interruption of the defense of Miller. United States Attorney Buck ner stopped his cross examination of George E. Williams, AIller's man. aging director, as alien property custodian to permit Daugherty counsel to call Senator Golf, who is to start voyage to Europe tomor- row.
 Was In Full Charge
 Were you in complete charge of alien property matter in Daughter tvs office?" he asked.
 T was"
 Were you accustomed to refer such matters for final decision to Daugherty after you yourself had reached a conclusion?"
 T was not"
 "In the specific instance of these Metal claims, did you confer with Daugherty before signing the re- lease?"
 T did not"
 Did Daugherty ever in any way discuss this matter with you or seek to influence your independent conclusion?"
 He did not"
 "Were you ever approached In person or by writing, in an effort to influence you by Jesse Smith or John T. King"
 q was not"
 That is all, senator"
 Cross examination for Federal At torney Buckner brought out that the letters Senator Golf signed, in re- gard to the American Metal com- | pany shares, were dictated by Adna | R. Johnson. assistant to Daugherty.
 q depended a great deal upon | clerks and subordinates, Senator Golf said.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
Late for Police Court
 Because He Needs Shave

Persons having business in police court, in the nature of defending charges preferred by the police, must report prompt ly at S:30 o'clock hereafter or their bonds will be forfeited, Judge filling indicated this morning when the brother of one man announced that the latter had not reached court on time because he needed a shave and was getting 1t.
 Court opens at S:30 and de- fendants must be here when their cases are called, whether they are shaved or not" Judge filling said. He proceeded to dis pose of. another case and in the meantime, the shaved man pre- sented himself.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
200 Miles From Charleston

~uU hlleS From Charleston
 Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. R>- The American steamship New Brit ain. her deck plates beginning to buckle from the heat of fire which has burned in her hold since late yesterday. was 200 miles off Charles ton, S. C., at II o'clock today, pro- ceeding under her own steam, but her officers doubt If she can make port.
 The government wireless station at St. Augustine picked up the fol- lowing message from the New Brit ain at Il o'clock:
 Will try to make Charleston if revenue cutter arrives but am doubtful as deck plates are buckling and red hot. Now 200 miles from Charleston. Fire still raging Steam ship New Britain, Slaber, master"
 The steamship Rochester of the Vacuum Oil Co.,, messages it was 20 miles from the New Britain and pro- .ceeding to her assistance. The Nal Tory line steamer San Jacinto also wirelessed that it was hurrying to the stricken vessels aid.
 The revenue cutter Seneca was due to arrive alongside the New Britain at noon.
 Fire aboard the American steam ship New Britain Is increasing and her officers fear the vessel will not be able to make part at Savannah, the government wireless station al St. Augustine reported this after noon.
 The wireless station picked up the following message from the New Britain:
 steamship New Britain, a. n., position, latitude 3o.25 N. longitude, 76.47W. Fire increasing, don't think
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New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
FALL PROVES FATAL

New Haven, Oct. H1-A fractur- ed skull and concusion of the brain, resulting from a fall down flight of stairs a few days ago caused the death in New Haven hospital today of Mrs. Emma McNamara. 52, a widow.
New Britain herald., 1926-10-01
GASOLINE PRICE WAR.

San Francisco, Oct. 1 LPl- A gen. eral gasoline 'price war" was in ef- feet on the Pacific coast today as the result of four-cent a gallon cut late yesterday by five large companies to meet independent competition.