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The Washington times., 1929-01-10

, man sat!down to listen. And pres
emily the others were talking to-
gether and it was as if they were
alone. lie told her then he wished
TO go.
Mary glanced at her cousin but
Iris was talking to the other girl
in a lively way ana refused to
meet her eyes. That meant she
was an8rX-noh. we'll A girl
like Mary TO he!., ~
I'm going to SHOW MI Mullins
the garden,", sheacalled to her aunt,
and ne followed her out on thc,ter-
race. -.
Il don'ty blame you a bit" she
told him. Tea parties are no fun
for a man. And don't mind my
'aunt-she thought you were some
one else"
He looked at ho~ and his eyes
were so miseta hle that she put out
her hand. lie crushed her fingers
and was gonc-but he had said
something. She thought it was
good kid" though she couldn't
feel sure.
CHAPTER 26
The SpoOk muttefed to,himself
as, he stalked down the winding
path through Ring Acres There
was no swing to his shoulders
now, no 1.-the buoyapcy. He kicked
at the gravel with every step and
when he lighted a cigarette held
the match till it scared his fingers.
v The Spook was, as a good little
cockney yegg he once knew used
to say, haVing 4 think, Heretofore
his glimpses Of polite society had
been snatched on those occasions
wheny.it invaded the Emerald and
was not polite at all but eager to
mix with those it found there as
it found them.
The manners of those whom he
had left in the Ring drawing room
perplezed him and the Sp0ol aid
not like what he did NOT under.
stand. Iris and that girl from
across the lake calling each other
darling and looking all the time
The Washington times., 1929-01-10
A Flying Birthday

twenty-fh anniversary Of first apane flight
celebrated recently by dinner at the South Kensngton
seated beneath the machine
successful flight.
The Washington times., 1929-01-10

NOughts and Crosses in the SKY
People in London recently playing
and the sky white from the tails the
3rpanes showed clearly against the blue sky the pilots
darted to and fro. ="
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 BANQUET DATE NOV. 8
first Wednesday in Next Month selected by Committee as Date
 For Annual Dinner,

The annual Chamber of Com m"rcc banquet will be held on We'd nosday November 6, according to an announcement made today by J. M. Ward, general chairman.
 Music for the affair will be in charge of the following committee: Ray C. Young, chairman; Steve Eobb. Thure Johnson, and Frederick J, Arrigan.
 Chamber of Commerce activities presaEe a busy week, according 10 announcements by Secretary Ralph II, Benson.
 This evening the traffic bureau will hold regular monthly meeting.
 Tomorrow noon the chamber nominating committee will meet fol the preparation Of list of nominees for directorships.
 Tomorrow aft"rnon at : o'clock the Salvation Army advisory board wilI meet.
 On Wednesday noon the chamber committee 10 study the |. S. Cham Dor referendum relating to calendar reform will meet
 The fire prevention committee met this forenoon.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Gangsters Captured
 TOrturing Victim

New York, Oct tE) --- Three ganggtnrs were captured today in the apartment of Robert Joseph Burns, Brooklyn recluse. after they had tortured him in an attempt to learn where he had hidden money and valuablcs.
 Burns residence Is only block away from the Poplar street police station. The Fangstcrs, two of whom are said 10 be members of the mo- torions "white hand gang" seized Burns in his bed, twisted his legs and arms and demanded 10 know where he had soCreted his Weaith. He refused 10 tell. The rough and tumble battle that ersucd aroused other families and the police were summoned.
 The GanGstcrs were subdued after a stiff fight and Burns was given medical treatment. The prisoners gave their names as Thomas Thorn ton, Joseph Kenny and James Riley of this city.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
East Berlin Man Leaves
 Sl to Each of His Sons

The gum of sl was left to Robert and Clarence Cole by their father, the late George Ccle of East Berlin, according to the terms of the will which was admitted to probate court today. Other children were left money provided they were not in debt at the time of his death either to him or 10 anyone else.
 The Middlctown National Bank and Trust Go. is the eXcCutor and it will have the entire estate in trust to be used as the support of Mrs. Louise Ccle, his wife, while she lives. After her death some of his children will be given a division of the estate.
 Irene Goodrich of Oakland, Cali fornia, $500; Raymond of New Haven, $500; George, Jr., of Mid dlctown. $500: Everett of Cromwell, $500 is the arrangement he made in his willc.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Schedule of Day
Seeks City Hall Aid
 For Severed Artery

With blood flowing freely from a severed artery in his wrist, seven year old Chester Pislowski came to city hall this afternoon to find someone who might assist him. Jo- scph E. Alice of l01 Harrison street noticed the boys condition and called the attention of Build ing Inspector Arthur N. Ruther- ford, who took the boy to the New Britain General hospital There stitches were taken and the build ing inspector brought the boy to his home at II Beatty street
 Chcstcr's parents were away from home just before noon when he accidentally thrust his hand through window, causing the injury.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
City Items

Eintracht lodge, 0, D. H. S., will meet tomorrow evening at ]. o. c. F hall. A ninochle tournament will be started after the business sc&- sion.
 Application for marriage license was made today by William J. Scheyd and Miss Pauline H. smith, both of PA Fremont street.
 Attorney Charles Walsh, native of this city and a graduate of the local shools was acting district at torncy for the city Of New York Saturday, his superiors and other assistants being out of the city for the day Attorney Walsh spent the weekend in this city and Hartford.
 Supernumerary Officer Cyrus Schoonmaker, on duty at Willow Brook park, reported last night that one tennis net was missing.
 Joseph Peters of 4 Allen street reported 10 the police the theft of his topcoat while he was attending q dance Saturday night at T, A. B. hall on Main street.
 Suit for S35O is being instituted by Joseph Azuk2s against Matas Skrabulis, Judge Fred HunEerford is representing the plaintiff, and service was made by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
 Constable Fred Wrinkle will sell the fixtures of the Swedish Amori- can Baking Co.,, at $50 Arch street at an auction sale tomorrow after noon at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
S1O,O0O DAMAGE ACTION
 AFTERMATH OF FATALITY
Connecticut Co. Sued as Result of Death of BrOnis!aW KGrGs
 on May 5

Attorney Martin F. Stcmpien, ad m!ngtrator of the estate of Bronis- law Karas Of Manchester, who was killed when trolley car is alleged 10 have struck him at Buckland, has brought suit for $l0,000. Attorney B. J. MonkiewiCz is representing the plaintiff, and the suit is brought against the Connecticut Co.
 It is claimed in the complaint that Karas was on the tracks, at a section which is crossed by many pedestrians, on May 5, 1929. The trolley car is alleged to have been handled carclcesly and neBligcntly and the operator IS said to have neglected to keep a proper lookout or have the car under his control Karas, who was 35 years old, was killed instantly.
 Deputy Sheriff Mathew Papciak served the papers on the com p1ny.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
WILL GIVE SERIES
 OF MISSION TALKS
PaSSiOniQ Lecturer to Hold Meetings At St. Mary's Church

Rev. Cosmas Shaughncssy, c. P, Catholic priest from the Passionist monastery in West Springfield will give eight talks on religion to all who wish to attend them at St. Mary's church from Sunday, October 20. to Sunday October 27. both in elusive. The talks will begin at o'clock. They will form the third week of q mission which opened in St. Mary's church yesterday morn ln-.
 Rev. Matthew J, Traynor, pastor of the church, in issuing an invita- ton to any who wish to hear the talks, stated that the lectures will be addressed to the general public and will deal with doctrines that separate the Christian sccts. ITO all sincere souls they should form the subject of honest and intelligent study, These lectures will be cduca- tional and not controversial" he said.
 Personal Interviews Planned
 In conjunction with the nightly talks, there will be arranged personal interviews for any who wish to consult the lecturer on religious matters, and after each lecture lit cratJrc on the Catholic faith will be available free of charge in the church vestibule In the vcstibule there will be question box in which may be dropped inquiries re- lating to the Catholic religion. They will be answered after the lectures Non Catholics in large numbers took advantage of the last series of lec lures delivered here a few years ago.
 The following have been an- nounccd as Father 0 'ShaughnesS subjects for the week: October 20, "The Conflict; October 21, "Thc Truth Of the Biblc"; October 22, An Unexpected Legacy; October 23, Gan Men Forgive Sins; Octo- bcr 2t, "Matrimory"; October 25. "Thc htoncmont" October 26. "Christ's Gift; and October 27, "Fair Play"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Three Men Killed in
 Explosion Aboard Ship

Philadelphia, Oct. ' Rl-An cx- plosion on board the cargo carrier Ellbcck today, killed three men and injured a number of others. The blast occurred while repairs were Icing made in the ships hold, the cause of which has not been ascer- tained.
 One of the injured men was blown overheard, but was rescued.
 The explosion occurred while the frcighter vas lying at a wharf at Snyder avenue, Delaware river.
 The Ellbcck is owned b ythe r. & shipping board and is under the agency of Charles A. Dcvlin, Inc. Philadelphia. The vessel arrived here September A from Santos, Brazil, by way of Baltimore with q miscellaneous cargo.
 She is 401 feet long; 55 beam and 32 feet depth of hold.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Corbin Ave. Residence
 PanS2cked, Money Taken

The roli0o are Investigating the 'ar'' of several rings and a small sum of money from the home Of Henry Hlachman. 71S Corbn ave- nue. Returning from their summer 'owo after an absence since last Taurs!ay afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Hickman found that the housr had uu"u rau#nH"d, not 2 room having horU spared. and every bureau and dresser turned topsV-tUrvy.
 Entrance was gained. through a roar window which had been left unlocked. T. Is believed q screw driver was used 10 raise the win do". Sergeant John C. S'ndlor in v"s'lca'cd inc cage last night and the d''""tiv" bureau was continu- ing the investigation today.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

more and more convicts file in pro- cassion through the warden's office for questioning,
 70 Men Questioned
 Fifty men have been examined uut c' hatr,G for others. the fear of "stooI pigeons" or fear of being called that, prisoners tell many and conflicting stories. From all these angles thr truth must bc siftcd. Warden Crawford said many of the conricts were so excited they did rot know what had happened. Some may bo deliberately lying to incrim- in ta enemies, other officials said.
 Thoa. discoveries and develop monts, coupled with a general un- oosineas and turmoil within the prison. may serve 10 give one con- domncd man rcpricve Eddie Ives. Denver slayer sentenced to go 10 the Ca'lows this week, may win T temporary suspension of sentence until the situation at the prison ""l'l9 aiIH H'tOfh'S nor" ScItIcd. An execution with the atmosphere of th" prison surchargcd as it is might result in serious consequences, of Gcnls believe.
 NcGnnty has a long record. He is shown in Denver records as being wanted for robberies in Minneapolis, St. Paul. Chicago. New York. Brook lyn, Newark, St. Louis and Kansas City, He has attempted twice to cs cape from the pcnitcntiary.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
.WA7ROUS SOUGHT IN ENTERTAINMENT
Authorities After Hotel Clerk
 AlS0-WOmen Involved

East Hampton, Oct. [ P-Justice of the Peace F. R. Clinton and Grand Juror John J. Thomas issued warrants today for the arrest on em, bezzlement charges of Tax Collectop Herbert D. Watrous, 45, of this place, missing since last Monday, and Edward Devcreaux, 52, clerk of the Hotel Arrigoni. Middl"town, who disappeared two days later.
 Collector Watrous is charged with the embczzlcment of $20o of town fOunds, while DcvereauX is accused of taking $500 of hotel money.
 State police said the two men fled with two women, one of them the sister of a state policeman. Thq state police also said that flight was made in the car of one of the WOm7 en, a nurse in whom Watrous has long been interested. The authori- ties say they have a definite idea where the four can be found.
 Collector Watrous was reported missing to state police last Saturday though he had been away from homa since the beginning of the week. Tha town constable said he saw him in Portland eight miles from here last Thursday. The nurse disappeared a few days before and was seen rid- ing with the woman in whom Dcvcreaux is said to be interested. Watrous' office report, made before he disappeared carried the following notation.
 Cash to balance account-$2,' 2G1.01."
 Also, before he disappeared. First Selectman Ralph G. Sellew caused an audit to be begun by John A, Carrier and Albert B. Starr, ac- countants, who were able to account for all but s1,S25 of the missing funds.
 About s2,5o0 was found in Watt rous' personal effects, in his desk and in his clothes. About s6,0O1 was accounted for in checks and money orders some of them mora than a year old, in the waste paper askot in Watrous' office First Se- lectman Sellew declared that, whila s1,825 is still to be accounted for, Watrous is being tentatively accused of taking S200. Watrous and Dever- cauX have long been friends.
 State police said they had reason to believe the alleged embezzleI ments and the flight with the wom. en were planned long ago.
 Watrous is married and has twd children. He is the son of the lata John Watrous, wealthy manufac- turer and descendant of an early family. DeVereauX Is unmarried.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07

ter Macdonald turned back to Washington today in the belief that their intimate talks in the solitude of the Virginia mountains had clear ed ti,4 way for better understanding between the United States and Great Britain.
 The first tangible result of the conversations between these two men was the announcement of invi- tations to Japan, France and Italy to join the American and British governments in a conference 10 limit toward world peace.
 Issuance of the invitations was left to the London foreign office today under the decision reached by the president and the prime minister early in their stay at the chief execu- conference is 10 start at London on Monday or Tuesday of the third week in January.
 Talk Before Open Fire
 Begun as they rode through the rolling country side and continued before a friendly open fire, the in formal and unique talks between the two statesmen who only recently became the spokcsmen for the Eng fish speaking peoples of the world. ended in Sunday setting even more unusual than the conferences them selves.
 A fallen oak tree their resting place. the tall sentinels of the noun tain forest their only witnesses, the president and the prime minister unfoldcd on" 10 another their hopes and their aspirations, not alone for an abiding amity between their own peoples but for a world united for peace
 A chance mOuntaineer passing this spot would have observed nothing 10 indicate that the conference mark cd a momentous event in history The picture to him would have been that of two companions resting awhile and discussing the more sim pie things of life.
 But none passed and the only sounds mingling with the quiet tone of their speech were the murmurs of the cascades in the Rapidan river and the rustic of the leaves falling before a gentle autumn wind.
 Return. to Companions
 After an hour Of earnest talk, the president and the prime minister slowly retraccd the pathway they had followed from the presid cnt's lodge. There they rejoincd the high officers Of their governments who had been thoir companions at the start but had gra dually fallen back to permit an uninterrupted confer ence.
 Mir. Macdonald will be the guest of the president until tomorrow, but their talks over the week k-cnd are believed to have gone far toward the of the purpose for which the British leader crossed the At lantic.
 The arrival at the White House marks the beginning of q three day program for the prime minister crowded with official and social en- agreements which will leave little
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Boys Shatter Windows
 in FairvieW Cemetery

Officer Fred Wagner has turned over 10 the probation department four boys. aged [, and 10 years. for breaking windows in Fairvicw cemetery house at S52 Stanley street. Col. w. W. Bullcn, superin- tendent Of the cemetery, reported that three windows were broken, the house being vacant, and the of ficcr caught the quartet inside. They entered through a door which had been left unlocked.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Stanley Budnick Guest
 of Friends At Party

A bachelor party in honor Of Stanley Budnick of Smith street was held at Falcon hall Saturday night Approximately 60 guests were pres cnt and an entertainment was fur nished by the members.
 MT. Budnick was presented with a coffee set by his friends He will be married to Miss Jane Majewski of Burritt street Miss Maiewski is secretary to Stanley Arszylowicz steamship agent. MT. Budnick was manager and captain of the Burritt, A. C.. team, runncr-up in the City Baseball league, and was a former president of the Burritt A. C.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Heavy Vote in Bristol
Special to the Herald)

TSI"'THI 10 tNe FeTaTNJ
 Bristol, Oct. "A total of 1900 votes out of q possible $500 had been cast at o'clock this afternoon in Bristofs non-partisan election. This Is considered heavy vote, for the polls do not close until 3 o'clock tonight and the heaviest press of voters usually comes after the fac tory employees finish their days labors.
 The moderators are as follows; First district, Brayton II. Goodwin {: second district, John Kennry; third district, Raymond ". Hill; fourth district, James J. Heffcrnan.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
WORLD SERIES ID
 START TOMORROW
(Ccntinued From First P&ge)

''N'-''''-N' I cIll I II s'l ] StJ ball, instead of Iron Man Pat Ma lone, was backed by record Of line performances under fire. Malone, who has won more games than any of the Cub fingers this year, orig inally WAS slated to take the mound for the first game. Root, however, vas returned to form in the past fortnight. He has been good in so many tight spots that he may find himself right at home in the open ing tumult and roar.
 Ears haW has been the big worker of the As staff, performing more consistently than any of his mates, including the famous southpaw. Nose Grove, over the last few months. The Swarthmore alumnus has tremendous speed.
 Grove is slated to twirl the second game. opposed by Malone, but Con- nie Mack may cross the experts end nominate old Jack Quinn, right handed spitballcr.
 Outside of the pitching the series promised to be a spectacular contest between the heavy hitting club array, featuring Hotnshy. Wilson, Stcphe- son and Cuyler, and the strong Mack cast, boasting q superior battery del fcnsc, plus an attack starring Al Simmons and Jimmy Fox.
 Interest In Sluggcrs
 II will be one of the high spots Of the series 10 see whether the great Hornsby and the BluGgins Hac'5 Wilson do more damage with their clubs than Simmons and Foxx, the Mack siege guns. This quartet contributed grand total of 14G home runs during the regular sea son. They may bust few worlds series records, if they get the range, even through the well known Mir. Ruth has left considerabl for them to shoot at.
 The Cubs after being routed in their last two games by the Reds and Pirates expected to tune-up for the series with an hours drill at noon today, The Athletics, after trimming the former champion Yankees two straight, were due 10 reach Chicago late this afternoon. They declined an invitation 10 work out at WrirI"y field and will not be seen in uniform until practice be- fore the roar that starts the first rane tomorrow at l;30 ?. m. cen- ti4l standard time, Will all reserved seats 2ojd hundreds of fans pre- pared today io take up the vigil ou's.l" tho park and stick it ont aN night. 10 mako sure of place when I2.5ao Ho"ch"rs seats at $l go on sal" at ( q m. or earlier to- morrow. hn hour la'rr, 2,5no stand ing room tickets for the Eranlstand 20 on eaIo.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Motorist Sobs When
 Stopped By Policeman

Cumberland. R. L, Oct. [ [Py- A motorist burst into tears when halted by a motorcycle policeman for passing q red traffic light here.
 What are you crying about?" the officer demanded.
 i've got 53 gallons of alcohol and two cases of good Scotch and l hate to lose it." replied the driver.
 The driver, who gave his name as Joseph Daniels, 23. of Cam bridge, Mass, was fined $T5 and costs for illegal transportation of liquor. The liquor was confscat- ed.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
PATRICK BRlDGETT
 DIES IN HOSPITAL
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of his charitable activities will never be known. Everywhere he was known as Patsy"
 FTaternally, he was a member of New Britain Lodge of Elks, New Britain Aerie, Fratcrnal Order of Eagles and New Britain Lodge, Loyal Order of Moose. He was also q member Of the New Britain Cham Der of Commerce.
 He is survived by his wife and two sons, Robert six years of age, and Edward, eight montha He leaves no other immediate relatives. all though several cousins reside in WallinSford.
 The funeral will be held from his homo at los Roxbury road on We'd nesday morning at S:30 o'clock. with solemn high mass of requiem at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in Fairvicw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
CUSTOMS OFFICERS SINK RUM RUNNER
 OFF JERSEY COAST
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nation concerning the owners Of the captured boat. and the one that was sunk. He said an effort would be made to raise the craft.
 The capture Of the liquor laden dory today and the presence of the other two rum running craft on the river gives added crcdenco 10 the belief Of government agents here that another rum row has been formed outside the harbor.
 Several seizures have been made recently, and there has been incrcas- ed activity Of the rum runners along : the Long Island and Jersey coasts. Word also comes from bootleg cir cles. the agents said that the prtce of wholesale Iiquor recently has drastically declined, indicating q plentiful supply
New Britain herald., 1929-10-07
Murderer's Old Home
 Burned Down Today

Haddam, Oct. tP}-The house once occupied by Emil Schutte who went to the gallows for mur- der, was burned last midnight, and the occupants, Alton Bolster and family had to leave their beds after being awakened by passing motorists, so rapidly had the flames spread.
 The place was bought by Bol- ster from Mrs. Frederick w. Har- ris, widow of Schutte. Bolster is a retired New York policeman. The house was entirely burned, but some furniture was saved. The loss was placed at about S6,- OOQ.