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Evening star., 1927-11-27

nue., New York. with that Of his
father as Patrick O'Connor, Parish
of Arnogh. County Clare. Ireland
Pollan's address was given at the
time of his appointment as 220 May
avenue, Fort Smith, Ark, with his
emergency address given for his
father at the same place. Pollan
was heard from at 70S Peterboro
street, Detroit. Mich. in 1924. but
the department has since been unable
to locate him.
A foreign certificate is awaiting
George a. Carrie, sergeant. Company
l., 362d Infantry. DIST Division, who
has been awarded diploma for the
Belgian CroiX de Guerre. His resi-
dence at enlistment was 81 East
Broadway, Butte Mont, with his
emergency address given as Charles
carle, his brother. ut 1926 Sanders
stree, Butte. Mont. but the Depart
ment has been unsuccessful in locat-
Ing him.
The War Department has been sue
cessful in its campaign to locate the
relatives of Carl &. Carter, sergeant.
Co. a, 18th Infantry, Sd Division, who
was poSthumously awarded the Dis
tlnguished Service Cross on February
II. 1920. This was delivered recent.
~, after the Department had been
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The act of July 9. 1918. creating the
Distinguished Service Cross and Dis
tinguishcd Service Medal, permitted
their awarding for acts performed
prior to the World War. The Dis.
tinSuished Service Cross. which was
given to some Red Cross and Y. NJ.
G. y. workers at the front. as we'll as
TO numerous soldiers. requires "ex.
traordinary heroism in action" against
an enemy. The Distinguished Service
Medal is given for exceptionally
meritoriuS services to the Government
in q duty Of great responsibility A
number of civilians attained this
honor for their World War services
The War Department declines 70
mako any comparison between Tn"
relative values of American and for.
eign decorations. as tho requirements
are different The British Victoria
Cross. it is pointed out unofTiciaIlv.
has not been awarded to a foreigner
other than the Unknown Soldier.
Tho Congressional Medal Of Honor
Is ordinarily awarded only 10 Ameri.
can service men but III the case Of
the Unknown Soldier, an exception
was made. This decoration was given
To the Unknown Soldiers Of Belgium
Great Britain, France. Italy and
EumHnia, as we'll as to the Unknown
who sleeps at Arlington
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irving FOR seven wears to locate them

trying for seven years to locate them.
Every member of the 332d In
fantry is urged by the department to
apply to it for the Italian Commem-
orative Medal and Diploma awarded by
the Rome government to this outfit,
which saw service in Italy during the
war.
AS the law now stands, the Con
gressional Medal of Honor cannot be
awarded for any act. Requirements
for those eligible direct that one must
have been recommended for the
award by his commanding officer and
this request be aCCompa MED by
afIidavits of at least two eye-witneSses.
The medal is restricted solely. in the
case of the Army. to officers and en-
listed men and is given for "callantry
and intrepidity" at the risk of ones
life above and beyond the call of
duty" i'm action involving actual CON
nict Wit N the enemV
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World War Awards.

Although millions of Americans
wore the Armys khaki during the
World War. only - Congressional
Medals of Honor were awarded for
deeds performed during that conflict
Altogether. 1913 of these coveted
decorations have been awarded, 1.723
of them DriOr to the World War
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Unclaimed Decorations.

a silver star citation. awarded post
humously to Frank O'Brien, private,
Company r. 33d Infantry. United
States Volunteers, for gallantry in
action in the Philippine Insurrection,
is still waiting at the War Department
tor his relatives to claim it. The de-
partment made the award August s,
1924 O'Brien gave San Antonio, Tex.
as his residence at the time of his
enlistment and his emergency address
was given as George Olden, cousin,
Shawnee. Okla. but the department
has been unable to locate any rela-
tive of the valiant soldier.
Two foreign decorations are wait
ing at the department for their
holders to claim them. They belong
to James O'Connor. corporal. Com
pany l. 165th Infantry, 42d Division.
who was awarded the Italian Croce
III GUERRA and to Clayton r. Pollan,
captain. section No. o37. Ambulance
Service. who was awarded the
French Medaille d'Honneur des Epi
denies. O'Connor's residence at en-
listment was given as $40 Ninth ave-
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Little Big Horn.
Col. Custer won his first Congress
sional Medal of Honor at Namozine
Church, Va, on April 2, 1865, when
a second lieutenant of Company B,
9Th Michigan Cavalry, for the cap.
ture of flag" belonging to the enemy.
Four days afterward, this noted sol
der did something which has never
been done before or since in that
space OF time in American history
won the Congressional Medal of
for a deed at Sailors Creek. Va, on
April s, 1865. This citation reads:
"Leaped his horse over the enemy's
works and captured two stands of
colors, having his horse shot under
him and receiving a severe wound
The third of this peerless trio is
Henry Hogan, first sergeant Company
G, 5th United States Infantry. His
first award came for deeds performed
during the campaigns in Montana.
from October. 1876, to January 4. 1877,
and his citation reads for "sallantry
in. actions" At Bear Paw Mountain,
Mont. on September 80, 1877, he won
the Congf essional Medal of Honor
again. this citation reading: Carried
Lieut.. Romeyn. who was severely
wounded. off the field of battle under
heavy fire.
AS indicative of the fact that deco.
rations are not passed out promiscu-
ously, the War Department cites the
point that there were ZIG general Off
GERS. II of them ma jors general in
command of divisions, who failed to
receive awards in the World War.
Congressional Medals of Honor are no
subsequent award, an oak leaf cluster
is added, but no such awards have
been made up to the present. The
highest number of oak leaf clusters,
which are also attached to subsequent
awards of the Distinguished Service
Cross, is held by Capt. Eddie Iicken-
hacker. premier American ace. who.
in having one Distinguished Service
Cross and seven oak leaf clusters. has
the equivalent of eight Distinguished
Service Crosses.
The ribbon of the Congressional
Medal -ot Honor is a field of blue with
13 stars. although the actual medal is
different for the Army and Navy.
The law of July 9, 1918. permitted
the award of the Distinguished Serv-
ice Medal, the Distinguished Service
Cross and a silver star for acts prior
to the World War and at the same
time placed a time limit when awards
could be made for World War heroism.
Subsequent legislation extended the
time limit to April I, 1923. and no
awards for World War heroism have
been made since that date. Whether
subsequent awards will be allowed,
rests with Congress. Owing to the
time limit for decorations for the late
war. the War Department naturally
attended to these first. This explains
why silver stars are still being award
cd for deeds of valor done years be-
fore the World War.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
JURY WILL PROBE
 CITIZENS LEAGUE
Activities and Finances Under
 Investigation

Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. l9 Pl-A grand jury inquiry into the activi- ties and finances of the Citizens League of Pittsburgh and Allegheny county, whose former director, Will liam l.. King. was indicted yester- day for conspiracy 10 obtain false indictments, is to he asked today by James NJ. Clark, Pittsburgh's dircc- tor of public safety. Clark announc- ed he would confer with District At torney Samuel II. Farther and re- quest immediate action.
 True bills were returned against King and two of his former invesi- gators. Abra ham Weinberg and Sol Rosenberg. both of New York city. after the jury had ignored SS cases brought by the league through King against alleged law Niolators,
 4 certified copy of the indictments and Kings photograph was sent 10 Des Moines, In accordance with a request for the arrest of the cX-di- rector. Copies also were sent to New York with similar requests.
 King left Pittsburgh several days ago, saying Des Moines was his in tended destination and that he eX- pected to resume the practice of law there. He departed shortly after re-
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
MOTORS FEATURE
 STOCK OPERATION
Sherling Exchange Establishes
 New High Since 1914

New York, Nov. 19 P,-Renewal Of bullsh demonstrations in the mo- tors marked the firm opening of to- days stock market. The first sale of Hupp Motors was a block Of l0,- GOO shares at 2S l-@. up IA, and q new high record. Packard Motors, Montgomery Ward and Loose Wiles Biscuit also attained new peak prices. Missouri Pacific preferred, with loss of point was one of the few soft spots.
 Buying operations hroadened as trading progressed with the demand centering, however. in the automo- bile accessory, Tobacco and food shares. Beechnut Packing and Mo- tor Meter 4 were among the early leaders, with gains Of about l-c points each.
 Accessory shares were bought Tn anticipation of valuable Ford con- tracts, and the reported develop- ment of new devices. The tobaccos apparently were discounting holiday trade which Is expected to break all records this year.
 Coppers also displayed a firm tone in reflection of the improved export demand.
 Foreign exchange trading was fea- tured by the establishment of a new high since 1914 by sterling exchange demand bills being quoted at s4.S7 25-S2.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
S5O,O00 BOOTLEG LIQUOR SEIZED
Federal Agents Make Big Raid
 in Wayland, Mass.

Wayland, Mass. Nov. 19 (UP)-- Holiday liquor valued at s5o,o00 at bootleg prices was seized by federal agents who raided the estate of George Kemp here today.
 Two motor trucks which arrived with alcohol during the raid also were seized.
 Joseph Brusso and John Di Rocco. both Of Boston, were arrested.
 The raiding party seized an elab- crate redistilling plant with a ca pacity of 1.50O gallons, 500 gallons of finished product, 5000 to 1000 gallons of denatured alcohol, and two, automobiles.
 According 10 federal authorities, operators of the still had used dog kennel as camouhage. The redistil- ling plant was discovered in a barn on the Kemp estate on state road east.
 The material seized was trans ported to Boston.
 Federal prohibition agents de- scribed the raid as one of the big eest in Massachusetts in recent months.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
City Items

Bring your prescriptions to the Fair Drug Dept. Efficient service. Two registered pharmacists of over 20 years experience.-advt.
 Plumbing examinations will be given Tuesday evening, instead of Monday evening, which was the time originally set. Several candidates for licenses will be quizzed.
 New Lunch Specials. Crowell's.- advt.
 s. Gunnard Olander Of the New Britain Trust Co. has returned from a trip 10 Bermuda.
 Nash Suit or Overcoat--s22.9 90. McCabe. 49 Walnut St. Tel. 454.- adVt.
 A. N Beardsley of Belvidere has been i'll for week with influenza at the old Burlingame home in Som ersvillc. He was taken i'll while there on a business trip.
 Buy Christmas Gifts at the Pirates Fair. '. ". C. A., Dec 3-5 and oth.- Advt.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
CITY GOVERNMENT
 MAY FACE COURT
Indianapolis Finds IWo-lhirdS
 Of Council Indicted

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov. 19 (UP)- Scene Of many bitter political ex- poses, some of which have resulted in high officials receiving prison sentences, this city today faced its most unique governmental situation.
 It found itself governed by a city council, two-thirds of whose mem- bers are under indictment of crim- inal charges.
 The total Of indicted councilmen was brought 10 six Vlcn grand jury returned new bills last night. The new measures charged that 8 quartet Of council members agreed to use their influence 10 prevent in- peachment of former Mayor John l.. Duvall and 'received between s100 and s2oo each" for their services.
 Four councilmen were already un- der indictment, charged with "spe- cal zoning favors,"
 The new bills named Claude N. Negley president, Dr. Austin H. Todd, Walter R. Dorsett and Boyn- ton J. Moore. Dorsett and Moore with two others were already un- der indictment on the zoning charges.
 The indictments were returned after Duvall and his secretary had appeared before the grand jury Duvall was finally busted and M. Albert Slack appointed to succeed him.
 The new bills brought the total re- turned against city and state of- fjcials to 10.
 Among other things the investigat- ing body has preferred charges against Governor Ed Jackson, and these charges are to come up for a preliminary hearing Nov. o2.
 Ncgley admitted that Duvall soli- cited his aid but he denied receiv- ing any money. The other indicted men refused to comment.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
BERLIN NEWS
(Conttnued from Page seven)

will attend. The rooms will be pret tily decorated and special prizes will be awarded for the whist. Mrs. John Frank will be the hostess.
 The Parent-Teacher meeting will be held next Tuesday evening at s o'clock at the Hubbard school. It Is requested that the school children remain away from the meeting as the room is not large enough to ac- commodate both adults and children. The pupils of the Sth grade will fur nlsh the entertainment program.
 Cortland Read Is spending the weekend as the guest of his grand mother in West Cromwell.
 The state highway department is putting route signs at the junction Of the roads about town. Several signs have been placed at the inter section on Worthington ridge.
 The Mattabcsett has resumed its natural level following a sudden rise as the result of Thursday night s heavy rain.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Mcintosh in Landing
 IniureS Spectators

Warsaw, Poland, Nov. 19 Pl- Capt. R. II. Mcintosh and Bert Thinker, who attempted | non- stop flight 10 India, landed at Bialokrynica in the district of Por- shajce and then resuming their flight were forced down yesterday afternoon at Mczana, south of Cra- COW, it was learned today.
 Two spectators were injured. One of the planes wings was broken and the machine was so badly damage that it was impossible 10 repair it on the spot. The airmen decided to leave it in the care of military forces there.
 Mcintosh and Thinker then went 10 LWow, also known as Lemberg, and visited the British consul. They later left for London,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
POpelIers Not Blamed
 For Decay to Building

Because the plaintiff failed to prove that the defendant was re- sponsible for the alleged damage to and waste of building at the cor ner of Broad and High streets. Judge Newell Jennings of the su- perior court has rendered deci- sion for Walter Popellers in an ac- ton for s2.000 brought by Mary Wisk. Lawrence J. Colon repre- sented the defendant, and William w. Greenstein was counsel for the plaintir.
 The plaintiff brought the action against Popellers claiming that he had damaged and wasted build ing which he had leased as 8 gaso- line station. She further alleged that as a result, 1t was condemned by the city. The defendant proved that the building was condemned because of internal weakness and the action of the weather.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Mrs. Anne T. Dawson

The funeral of Mrs Anne T. Daw- son, widow of James L. Dawson. who died Thursday at her home, 6-o Stanley street, was held this morn ing at st. Joseph's church. where q solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock. Rev. J. J. Kcane acted as celcbrant, Rev. l." N Grikis as deacon, and Rev. J. |. Donohue as suhdeaCon.
 As the body was being borne from the church, Miss Laura r. Farrell sang Some Sweet Day. Burial was in Mount St. Benedict cemetery, Hartford. where Rev. Fr. Donohuc conducted the committal service.
 The pail bearers were Matt Me- Grath, John J. Smith, Harry Pinto, Douglas Pregent. Thomas RuSkic and Russell Nearing.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
FORGED TO MARRY,
 INVOLVES POLICE
Bristol Youth Says Bristol Au- thorities Misrepresentd Girl
Special to tho HeraldN

'SPNNioi No tHV ASidIol
 Hartford, Nov. 1a. Testifying hat he was forced into a marriage with Irene Ciotti, 20, by the Bristol police, Walter P. Mileuski. 21, of East Road, Bristol. appeared before Judge Newell Jennings in the su- perior court yesterday and through his attorney. Judge William J. Ma lone, asked that the marriage bonds be dissolved.
 According to Milewski's testimony, he was arrested by Sergeant Daniel McGillicuddy of the Bristol police department following d courtship with the Ciotti girl and taken before Chief Ernest T. Belden. He alleged that he was forced to marry the girl on January 2s, 1927, on their rep resentation that the girl was In i'll health. Milewski also testified that he and his mother opposed the mar riage and when advised that the girl was of good character, he finally consented to have the knot tied.
 According to Milewski his tror- hles began the next day when his "lc "dS dIItSlcu WIllc "ltn nm III D New Haven hotel and returned to Long Lane Farm, Middletown, where she vas wanted for violation of parole. She was committed to the Institution in 1922 and paroled in 1925, this information being furnish- cd the court by Miriam Taylor, parole officer of Long Lane Farm.
 Chief Ernest T. Belden, when call- ed to the stand by Judge Malone stated that he had understood that the girl had been in the institution but that she had been released, the latter information being furnished by the girls sister Chief Belden all 30 stated that he believed the girl had wanted to marry simply to es- cape being returned to the farm and that an injustice had been done to Milewski.
 Caroline De F. Penninan, super intendent of Long Lane Farm, in a letter to Judge William J. Malone, criticized the Bristol officers for bringing about all undesirable mar riafge and this letter was handed to Judge Jennings by the defense coun- sel.
 Judge Jennings reserved decision
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
TONED CAR IN COLLISION

Supernumerary Office Itovines Johnson reported that as J. M. Shcsky of 176 Stearns street, Bris- by James Perretta of kensington about o'clock last evening. the Perretta car struck a car owned by Frank Johnson of 3b5 South Main street. which was parked in front of Johnson's home. The Perretta car also struck a red lantern which had been placed nearby as warning.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19

or toilet soaps manufactured in the United States has been prohibited by the federal trade commission in an order issued against the Carlton Soap company. incorporated, of New York. The commission considers the use Of the word British" in describ- ing soaps manufactured in this coun- try as misleading advertising.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Mrs Mary ECsiak

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Foslak, who died Thursday at New Britain General hospital after an illness or cnly q. few hours, was held this morning from her home. 4 Erwin Place. at S:30 o'clock and from the Ikrainian church at 9 o'clock, A high mass of requiem was celebrated bv the pastor, Rev, Dennis kulmacy- cky. Burial was in the Ckrainlan cemetery. The pail bearers were Nick Beck, Mike Sheri John Nalack, Steve Yawin, Wasel Karhonick and Mike kotek.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Deaths
Salvatore Palermo

Salvatore Palermo, 40, of IS Franklin street, died at h's home early this morning. He is survived by his wife and a son, John. He was resident of New Britain for about 1o years. The funeral will be held from St. Marys church on Monday. at a time 10 be announced later.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Arrange for Public
 Military Ceremonies

Washington, Nov. 19 P)-Instruc- tions have been issued by the war department to all corps area com manders to arrange for public mil- tary ceremonies in parks or other places in cities within easy reach of military posts.
 This action has been taken in the belief that such cerem onies as guard mounting, parades, and reviews will do much to stimulate the Interest of the public and also aid in elevatins the standards and morale of the troops.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Mrs. John T. Moore

Mrs. John T. Moore. whose hus- band, q real estate dealer, formerly resided In thls city. died Thursday night in New York City. Funeral services will be held Monday morn ing and interment will be In Albany, Mrs. Moorc's home before her mar riage.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Funerals
Frank Paul. ST.

Funeral services for Frank Paul, Sr., who died almost immediately after being stricken with q cerebral hemorrhage at his home. 140 Green wood street, yesterday will be held Monday morning at S:3o o'clock at the homo and at 9 o'clock at St. Peters church. Burial will be lu St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
Father Visits Leopold
 On His 23rd Birthday

Joliet, H., Nov. 19 P) - Nathan r. Leopold. Jr., now serving d life sentence in state prison for the staying of Bobby Franks. was 23 years old today The anniversary was the occasion of a visit from his father, Nathan Leopold, ST,
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
REMINGTON FIRE DEPT.
 ASKS TO BE TAKEN OVER
Chairman Of Center District EN- presses Opinion Tax Burden
 Would Weigh Heavily

NeWington, Nov. 1a.--A meeting of the Newington volunteer fire de- partment which was held last eve ming at the town hall ccomplished little in the way of definite action all though the meeting lasted from : to 12 o'clock.
 The 40 members of the depart ment who werepresent voted 10 pc tition the Center fire district to hold a special meeting and to vote on the project of buying q new chemical, 1000 feet of hose and the erection of a suitable fire house. The commit tee which has charge of bringing this matter before the district is composed of Leslie x. Hale and Charles B. Russell.
 Chairman R. H. Erwin Of the fire district is opposed to taxing the resi- dents in the district too much and he feels that the transferring of the department to the district would not be fair to the residents. It is under stood that a meting of the district will be held within the next 10 days.
 This action is the result of the re fusal of the finance board to approve an appropriation of $500 for the purchase of hose for the department.
 A benefit bridge was given yes terday afternoon by the Woman's club of Maple Hill at the homes of Mrs. E. J. Hubert and Mrs. J. II. Latham on Theodore street. There was d large attendance, Mrs. Hubert was assisted by Mrs. Latham. Mrs. T. II. Cogswell and Mrs. William II. AL len.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
WaU Street Briefs

American Ship & Commerce Corporation had net loss of sl,2s6.- 6o9 for the first nine months this year against net loss of s86o,349 in the corresponding 1926 period.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19

Commercial failures in the United States this week are put at 442 by R. C. Dun Co, against 430 the week before and 457 a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
PrOcter and Gamble
 Company in Purchase

St. Louis, Nov. 19 R>-Negotia- tions have been completed whereby the Procter and Gamble company will purchase the William Waltke and company, St. Louis soap manu- featuring concern in a deal involv- ing sS,000,000 or more.
 The Waltke plant here covers ten acres of ground and grew from A small factory in q dwelling house in 1898.
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
HITS DAD WITH PLATE

HarrisbUrg, NOV. T3 tUI0-IHCS- ter Youn is in jail today awaiting hearing on charges of aggravated assault and battery" Tired with arguing with his father, Chester hit him over the head with dinner plate. The father was taken to q hospital, where three stitches closed the wound; and the son was taken to jail.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19

vealing that evidence against the men whose cases were awaiting grand jury action was false.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19
British" Is Barred
 From Soap Advertising

Washington. Nov. 19 P-Use of the word British to describe bath
New Britain herald., 1927-11-19

TREASURY BALANCE Treasury Balance. sS97,6Sl ,j03.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-07-01

Il am a burglar out Of work." de-
clared man arraigned in a London
police court the other daY.