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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22

Tuck.In Skirts, 2.95
Brief. jaunty little skirts made
on a yoke and deeply pleated. OF
covert cloth or flannel, in navy.
wine, tan, red, green or brown.
And If you look closely you can
find a pocket. Sizes Q to IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-11-22
Girls Rain Sets. sos

Don't keep her in when 1t rains.
Dress her up in one Of these
fetching little coats with the
new-style collar, wide belt. patch
pockets, plaid lining and strap
sleeves. A nice tam to match.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
FISHERMAN'S LUCK
Zito Guy Falls In Pond; Has Auto Accident; Appears In
 Court.

Zito Guy. more famlliarly known as .sZito." local taxi driver Was fined S5 in the city court this morning af- ter he had entered a plea oi nolo Co a charge of violating the rules of the road.
 The court session was the end of a fishing trip and Zitc now says he will stick to golf He didn't want to go fishing anyway, he said, but was pre- vailed to do so by an oftlclal of the fire department, who IS competitive taxi driver.
 The scene was laid in Old Killingly pond. Monday evening. The session with the pouts came to close and orders were given to hoist anchor. While Zito's companion wal busy with his anchor Zito was tugging at the anchor at the other end of the shin. There was a splash.
 The splash was Zito, who came up boots filled with killingly pond. He tried to chamber aboard and nearly capsized the boat. According to Z;to. his companion lost a stick, !" meaning an oar, and started to pad de ashore. Zito clung tothe boat, WniEh 0nAHA SLfuCh ~ AttAs AAAtA " had whirled about q few times, Zito holding on in his bath, it was freed and shore was reached
 Decidedly Wet
 An attempt to get dry clothes was unsuccessful and the start fer home was made. Zito admits he was de cidedly wet-and cold.
 Going up School House hill, School street, parked car and a ear in mo- tion made setting that somehow brought about a situation where the Zito ear hit one car and crossed the highway and crashed into the north end of the Wheaton shop. There was a rattle or glass. Zito was unhurt. An officer appeared and Zito was ar rested. This ended the nights fishing trip and Zito's troubles, until the ses- sion of the city court this morning.
 Zito is planning a trip to the old country, hut this has nothing to do with the fishing trip.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
COnn. ExecutiUe InUiteS
 Motorists to Come to Stdte
Gov TrumbuIl Urges Summer Vacationists to Enjoy Nutmeg" State Hospitality; Good Roads
 Make Attractions Accessible

T am glad as Governor of Connecti- cut to have the privilege of inviting the motorists of America 10 visit us this summer.
 Governor Trumbuli's invitation voices the sentiment of people every where in Connecticut. IL is part of campaign of education whose object is to acquaint the rest of the United States with the superior advantages which Connecticut has 10 offer as one of the most attractive playgrounds of America.
 Best of all. the motorist-whereyer his quest takes him in Connecticut- finds the state inserlaced with smooth, wide roads. During the last fiscal year this state spent nearly ST. .0O0. 900 co m the improvement of it's roads ac- cording 10 figures furnished by the Highway Department at Hartford That motorists appreciate these roads is instaneed by the fact that the gaeo- line tax amounted to S3,1o6,93a.49.
 Connecticut-he people want the rest of inc world 10 know-las not only s famous historical background. but splendid industries, great colleges and aii the facilities for a perfect vaca- ton as well There is sescoast dot ted with white sandy beaches; there are mountains with tunbling trosa streams and cool. crystal lzkes-ans good roads everywhere
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
s,=s7 sHs ATLANTIC & lRAglFIG Taa so.

ground that Mir. Arnold was blind at the time the assessment was made. It is understood that the town rebated the tax. An opinion from the corpo- ration council was to the effect that as no exemption had been claimed and the tax was paid without protest the city had no legal right to make the abatement and refund the amount paid.
 Alderman Ames brought up the matter of the fire alarm signal at St. Mary's church . It was stated that Rev. U. O. Bellerose was willing that the tapper should be reinstalled. The committee had been given conflicting advice by experts and it was said that it might be cheaper to install siren fire signal. The matter was refer red to the committee for further in- vestigation.
 It was voted to hold a special city meeting to make appropriations for highway improvements. This meet ing will be held Monday evening, May 27th, at ' o'clock, standard time. The call appears in another column of this issue.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
MONTGOMERY WARD & co. TO
 OCCUPY STORE IN NEW BLOCK
lContinued from Ind Onel


 tion of n Montgomery Ward & Com pany store after an exhaustive lnVes- tigation and survey which proved this city to be one of the most progressive shopping centers in this section of the state" according to one of the com pany's representatives.
 The store will conform to the type similar to those erected for the com pany throughout the United States. 1t will be in the nature of a junior de- nartment store, as many of the items needed for each season being stocked for direct sale to customers. and mall orders will be received for merchan- disc not carried in stock, The stock will include automobile tires and ae- cessor.es. paint. hardware, home fur nishings. washing machines, sporting goods. the major lines of mems and w0men's wearing apparel and acces- sories. While the store cannot stock all of the g 900 articles described m the catalogue, yet the firm VIII sell | for delivery thousands Of items.
 There has been much speculation as Ito the effect on other business Of the coming of such store. On this point an official of the firm had the follow ing to say;
 Representatives Statement
 "We have found Wards stores 6 big factor in the growth of the cities i in which they are established. Local merchants who are not Ia miliar with the. policy of Montgomery Ward & Company often wonder what effect our stores will have on local business conditions. When we cite the conditions in towns where we have been established for a considerable period and where the advent of our ' store has proved that it widens the trade area. merchants have shown changed and most friendly attitude. "Thousands of people attend our openings. People not accustomed to trading in our respective towns come mn great numbers and from greater distance than ever before. A typical opening day proves to merchants h every line the drawing power Of Mont ! Qomery Ward & Company. We do not get ali the business. While we are < big concern and show thousands of merchandise items, we are not difect competitor to any one line. We are not d competitor to every line.
 Merchants soon discover that we bring customers not only to our own store. but that we bring more Of them to town, making it better place m which to trade In other words, we do our full share in popularizing the trading community.
 A Factor in the Community
 Local merchants everywhere are our friends. We make the Ward store A factor in the community. We be- come a part of the community life, take an active part in worthwhile civic affairs and conform to local business regulations. We are friendly with all business houses and business mems or ganizatiOns."
 IL is announced that the manager of Montgomery Ward & Company and his assistant will be the only perma- nent employees from out of town. 9th CT employees will be employed locally. Those wishing this employment are advised to make application to the manager when he comes Co town, two or three weeks previous Co the open ing of the store.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
DIED

IRONS-In Providence, May IT, Mrs. Mary A. Irons, aged 75 years, for merly of East Thompson. GUERTIN-In Putnam, May IS, Mrs. Joseph Guertin, ST., aged Gs years. CASTLE Rochester, N. r., May IT, k. Louise Castle, wife of Ken dan Castle, aged 64 years. SULLIVAN-In Putnam, May 22, Mrs. Daniel A. Sullivan, aged 42 years.
 COPELAND-In Abingdon, at The Haven, May l7. Edward Copeland of Bloomfield, aged 72 years.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their many kind nesses during our recent bereave- ment and also for the beautiful flow CTS. We appreciate the affection felt for our dear one
 Thomas McBrierty
 James MeBrierty
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Nj. McBrierty Mir. and Mrs. George Mackenzie Mir. and Mrs. Allen A. James Mrs. Thomas w. McBrierty Mir. and Mrs. James Morrison
 and grandchildren.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

@nien appears in the current issue of "s Saturday Evening Post.
 ne in Connecticut are proud of our A writes Governor Trumbull 10 standard Cii Company of New o'x, .proud of it's great beauty and
 .,ns healthy invigorating climate
 we want you 10 share its pleasures
 n us So drive up 10 Connection, hs summer and you'll agree that we @1xv .~,, an ideal state for summer visitors. h;u we have planned our roads and our ssnways SO that you can sec and en- " @ii the many spots of beauty.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

to all those plan ming an automobile vacation, especially those who have not previou s ly visited the Nut meg" state.
 An invi tation from the Chief Executive bidding all motorists to include Connecsi- cut in their vaca- ton itineraries this year is sent out in
 a. d. d.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
They Say

Il - THAT
 The bell has rung in the straw hat season. THAT
 It has been given little attention. THAT
 It would be easy to count them. THAT
 We saw one topping an overcoat buttoned up tight. THAT
 The heater fires are still burning. THAT
 There was a light frost this morn ing. THAT
 The frost was seen at sunrise so this is hearsay. THAT
 Old man trouble followed Mir Zito. THAT
 He said. Guy, but the waters cold. THAT
 Bill is not a good swimmer. THAT
 Now you know who is going to oc- cupy the new building. THAT
 You don't know what the water com missioners are going to do. THAT
 Mantup field was not crowded with airplanes. THAT
 Frank Jarvis wants to own a plane of his own. THAT
 The Elks are entertaining the ladies this evening. THAT
 The fish and gamers told some fish stories. THAT
 A brown trout was exhibited. THAT
 A mounted fish weighed a pound twelve ounces. THAT
 Leon didn't catch this one. THAT
 Neither did Byron. THAT
 Maybaskets are going out and June brides are coming in. THAT
 One more week and we'll say good bye to Miss May. THAT
 A week from today is a holiday. THAT
 If you follow the front page box you will be convinced that it pays to advertise. THAT
 Local amateurs have had their in- nings. THAT
 These are the longest weeks of the year for the school youngsters. THAT
 A pessimist told us this morning it may rain again tomorrow. THAT
 Probably you know this is house cleaning time. THAT
 You are lucky to get bit to eat at the kitchen table. THAT
 You go tiptoeing about the house. THAT
 If you forget to wipe your feetl T THAT
 If you are diplomatic look pleasant and say "How nice the house looks. ? THAT
 Then you can come down town and get some ham and. THAT
 Can you imagine it--before long those pests will be saying, "Is it hot
 rff
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

"Bredren and Sistern," shouted Par son Melonwater, 'yo' want to be ready Co jump when yo' heahs Ga briel blow dat horn"
 ''Fo' goodness sake" murmured brother Rasmus, "am he a-comin' in CT autymobeel?"- Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

he street line on Main street in front O. Central block. No one appeared to be heard and the report of the committee was accepted and the com mittee was discharged.
 The estate of Charles Arnold had asked for a tax rebate of SIS on the
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
AT STATE MEETING

Dr. S. B. Overlook, surgeon at the Day Kimball Hospital, and Dr. J. A.. Lapalme cf North Grosvenordale, are attending the state medical meeting at Waterbury.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
COMMON COUNCIL

An adjourned meeting of the com.
 mon council was held Tuesday eve- ming for the purpose of hearing any one interested in the report of the committee relative tc the change of
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
BORN

JODOIN-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, May 16, daugh- ter to Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Jo- doin of Pomfret. L0ISELLE-In Putnam, at the Day Kimball Hospital, May IT, daugh- ter Co Mir. and Mrs. Omer Loiselle of Danielson.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
Card of ThAnks

We wish to thank all our friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy during our recent bereave- ment; also for the beautiful floral and spiritual bouquets.
 JOSEPH CURTIN, 21 and children.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23

Governor Trumbull has become the .saaer of a movement to popularize connecticut with summer motorists. tie offers the hospitality of. the state
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-23
MARRIED

O'BRIEN-LABOSSIERE - In Put nam, May 20, by Rev. Ernest j.. Boileau, Miss Pauline Labossiere and John J. O'Brien of Mechanics vile.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
Marion Talley May Buy
Litchfield County Farm

Litchiield, May / P-Marion Tai
ley. retired Metropolitan opera star
who recently announced her inten-
ton to 60 to the middle west and
spend her remaining days on a Sc
cluded farm, will, instead, probably
settle on a farm in or near this
town. Miss Talley, with lawyer
and accompanied by her mother and
younger sister. inspected two pieces
of farm property here yesterday
afternoon and one in Goshen nearby.
1t is understood that Miss Talley has
a contract with a photograph COM
pany to make records which will
compel her to spend much of her
time in New York for a considerable
period to come. This is believed to
have Influenced her in her decision
to buy farm in Connecticut instead
Of in the middle west.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01

II sold them to Thompson. He
telephoned an order between 10 and
IL o'clock the morning OF st. Valen-
tines day. The murders occurred be-
tween 10 and IL =. m. Immediately
placed the orders, and the guns
guns were delivered in March,"
Admits Selling Nine Guns
The only statement obtainable
from Thompson was:
ut 10 true that did sell nine ma
chine guns which ! got from Won
Frantxius. But / don't know TO
whom they went. He was just man
had casually met. and I never did
learn his name.
Il never dealt with gangsterh.
never knew 4 gangster in my life."
Testimony taken at yesterdays
sitting Of the coroner's jury revealed
that in the summer of 1927 three
machine guns we're sold to. the Haw-
thorne Kennel club. in which Al
Capone was interested. Former Al
derman Titus Haffa, recently sem
fenced to prison for liquor law vio-
lations, also was named as the pur-
chaser of a machine gun.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
INDOOR MEETINGS
ARE ABOUT ENDED
Boy Scouts 10 Finish Season
It ~" Tonight h..

The next to the last indoor SEES
sion of the training course will be
held tonight IN its usual place. In
the banquet hall Of the Y. N. c. A
The sui ects to be taken up will he
map work. judging. and use OF acts
and the patrols will carry on the
map work and then prepare for thu
hike which will be held on Saturday
May I.
The course has been running eight
weeks and the following men have
attended every session: E. M. L.
leib, R. Sackett, w. schwab. J. H..
sanderson. G. Burling. NJ. c. Hstslsr.
II. H. Ripple. The following have
attended all but one session: l..
Coates, F. Peters. H. Geisinger. W..
Bonner. J. Dykes. All other men
are urged to improve their records
by attending these two remaining in.
door sessions AMI taking part In the
Saturday Afternoon hike and also the
overnight camping hike scheduled
for the nth.
scout Service
The Odd Fellows Of New Britain
have requested the services OF fifty
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
.GANGSTERS PLAY
With MACHINE GUNS
Chicago Bad Men Have Target
Range on Island

Chicago, May 1 R-From a wood
ed, desolate island in the Rock river
below Rockford and from the wit
ness chair of the Coroner's inquest
there had come today new and sig
nificant evidence in the Valentines
day gang massacre case.
The island was revealed as the
machine gun target range of Chicago
gangsters; the spot where they test
ed new firearms and perfected their
craftsmanship. A witness whose
name was kept secret for fear of
his being silenced by gunner fear
full Of his revelations, identified the
picture of gang murder suspect as
being of a man he had seen using
a machine gun on the island before
the massacre. The same witness
partly identified two others from
among the photographs of suspects
laid before him by Chicago detec-
tives.
Coincident with the evidence pre-
scented in Rockford. the Coroner's
jury got its first chance to question
Frank V. Thompson, the man be-
lleved to have sold to gangsters the
guns used in the septuple gang MUIR
der last February II.
Expect Solution to Massacre
Thompson had been sought for a
fortnight as a key witness in the
murder investigation. He surrender
ed to the coroner late yesterday, en-
tering the inquest room in the COM
pany of lawyer. He conferred pri-
vately for several hours with Coro-
ner Herman n. Bundesen. but the
nature of his story was not made
public. DIR. Bundesen, however, ap-
peared in high spirits following the
interview and said he believed "a
way to solution of the massacre has
been opened"
DIR. Bundesen ordered the arrest
of Thompson and Peter Won Frant-
zius sporting goods dealer. who sold
machine guns and other weapons to
Thompson and others. Won Frant-
zius was asked how many guns he
had on hand February 14-the day
of the massacre-and he replied
that he had none.
How many have you had since
them"
-Four"
"What became of them"''
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01

missioner Neil MacDouEall will b
in charge.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
QUIZ BRIDE WON BY NAIL
FOR ATTACK ON HUSBAND
Forged Check and Insurance on
Mans Life Figure In Vermont
Investigation.

Brattleboro, VT, May l R>-Mrs.
Laura Haverty, a matrimonial bu-
reau bride, was lodged in the coun-
ty Jail at Newfane today while po-
lice continued their investigation OF
the assault on her husband. Thomas
Haverty. one-armed house painter.
who was beaten insensible while in
bed yesterday morning. A search
was also on for the wOman's two
children, Raymond, q. and Pearl.
Is, who disappeared at the time of
the assault.
Mrs. Haverty, formerly of Ceres.
N. Y, who married the painter
January 10 after romance by mail.
was held on a charge of having
passed a forged check in payment
for an automobile. States Attorney
Ernest w. Gibson, jr. said more
serious charge would be placed
against her after the investigation
had been completed.
Haverty told Gibson, the latter
said. that his wife had induced him
to be insured for $1,000 a month
ago and since had taken out two
smaller insurance policies for him.
The painter was unconscious at the
hospital several hours yesterday but
his condition was not as serious as
was first believed.
Mrs. Haverty told the police she
heard her husband groaning in his
bedroom and found that he had
been struck on the head with u
heavy instrument. She said she sent
her children for a physician but
they failed to return. They left the
house in the newly purchased auto
mobile. Police said they wanted to
question them but did not believe
they had anything to do with the
ASA lt.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
Tor Porch, Terrace and Garden

in the city, country or at the shore-and
you need not pay great deal for this added
smartness and comfort, as the prices show. Gar
den umbrellas -. in striking color contrasts .
Metal tables and metal chairs despite the all
metal construction these chairs are as comfort
able as an upholstered piece). Folding chairs and
sport chairs, couch hammocks, gliders reed, stick
willow and fibre groups. Old Hickory-never was
the selection greater or the prices more attractive
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
Soon

We will regular deliveries to the Shore
What better time than to make sue selection of furnish
for cottage porch and beach, There many many pieces
porch and beach furniture that will add much to the comfort of
your summer place at a minor expenditure
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
RASK0B REBUILDING
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
ORGANIZATION to Have Perma-
nent Office in Washington

Washington, May l R-Deter-
mined to build up their forces
throughout the country and recover
losses sustained in the last election.
democratic leaders have decided to
establish permanent party heaquar-
tiers In Washington to conduct "ac-
tive organization work 365 days in
the year"
The headquarters will be estab-
lished under the direction OF former
Representative Jouett Shouse Of
Kansas, one of the trainers of the
federal reserve and farm loan acts
and later assistant secretary of the
treasury, as chairman of the demo-
cratic executive committee.
Announcing the decision after an
Informal conference with large
number of democratic senators,
Chairman Johl j. Raskob of the
democratic national committee, said
Mr.. Shouse would devote his entire
time to the work and would be lin
active contact with members of the
national committee and members of
congress and IN complete charge of
relations between state organiza-
lions. their chairmen and members"
Executives to Meet Monthly
The executive committee, he an
nounced, will have monthly meetings
in Washington in which he, as
oh 1f
tee. and former Senator Peter G..
Gerry of Rhode Island chairman Of
the advisory committee, will partici-
pate. Other members of the eXecu-
tive committee are Senator Harri-
son of Mississippi, Senator Pittman.
of Nevada. Governor Franklin d..
Roosevelt of New York, and F. j.
Hoey of New York.
Mr.. Shouse, the national chairman
announced, will call on national
committeeman and national commit
teewomen and party leaders both in
congress and in several states for
advice and counsel, and will ask
them to contribute their effort and
thought that will best promote the
party's interests"
Will Function Continuously
Everything will be done" MIR.
Raskob said, ito build strong.
country wide democratic organza-
,tion that will be virile, going insti-
tuition, functioning at all times in the
interest Of democratic policies and
doctrines. as set forth by such great
democratic statesmen as Thomas
Jefferson, Andrew jackson, and
Woodrow Wilson,
Mr.. Raskob also announced that
the party deficit had been reduced
from $1.5o0,00J TO about $500, 900
and that he expected it to be
brought under 100000 within a
fortnight. He told newspapermen
he had no intention OF resigning as
national chairman.
Mr.. Shousc has been active in
democratic party affairs for more
than twenty years. He was a leader
In the campaigns to obtain the
presidential nomination for William
G. McAdoo in 1920 and in 1924, and
devoted his time exclusively during
the national campaign last year to
the effort to elect the Smith Robin
son ticket.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01
STILL ALARM THIS A. NJ.

A still alarm this morning brought
Engine Co. No. : to DR.. b. ID. Rad
cliffe's animal hospital on Franklin
Square where roof fire was found.
Sparks had flown from a chimney in
u nearby building. owned by Frank
Rackliffe. Building Inspector Arthur
N. Rutherford. who had issued an
order for construction Of q proper
chimney. ordered use Of the heating
plant discontinued. and Deputy Chief
Eugene r. Barnes directed a stream
of water into the firebox.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-05-01

The last session Of the First Aid
course will be held at the New
Britain General hospital ON Sunday
afternoon at the regular time. This
will be the last session before the
final examination, and every men,
Der IL asked to be present DR..
Raoul J. Benoit and Deputy Com