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New Britain herald., 1930-01-21
POLICE SEEK MAN
 IN GARRETT CASE
Authors ASsailant Believed Bootlegger- Develops

New York. Jan. 2l LPt-A man described by police as bootleggcr was sought today as the instigator of a robbery attempt ill which Garet Garrett, magazine writer was shot and seriously wounded in a resi- dence restaurant which has select ed clientele.
 Garrett was shot Saturday night when he ignored command to sit stil las three men entered the res- taurant conducted by Mrs. Made on the fringe of Greenwich Village.
 Reported Out of Danger
 At St. Vincents hospital, where he was taken with a bullet wound through the lung and two lesser wounds, Garrett was pronounced out Of danger,
 With r.u.-r,r'i Simpich, another writer and Iv,n"r United States consul, Mss .taSdalcne Davis, all advertising A oman, and Miss Hazel Mumm, a b,."icriologist, Garrct was seated at Il table on the first floor. The robbers had gained admittance 10 the place by saying they had q package to deliver fom "J."
 The leader who wore mask, ad- dressed the dozen diners. Ladies and gentlemen, stay where you arc and keep your seats" he ordered.
 Garrett, whose back was to the man, rose and tanning his hands deep into his coat pockets he ad- Nanced toward the would-be robber.
 Whats this, what's this?" he asked.
 In reply the robbcr fired four times.
 Three bullets hit Garrett. The sunmen fled.
 His friends took him 10 the hos pltal in q taNicab.
 Mystery in Shooting
 An air of mystery was lent 10 tho shooting when Garrett aud the others were at first reluctant to an- swcr questions of detectives. After 2. personal Investigation, Police Con- missioner Grover Whalcn said the case was simply q robbery attempt and there was apparently nothius behind the shooting Of Garrett other than his show Of resistance.
 Simpich and tho two women view ed pictures in the roGuc's gallery yesterday, but failed 10 identify any Of rhc thugs
 Police said their theory Of the robbery attempt was that the man designated by the robbers as "J' Nas hootlcsScr who had planned the robbery. They sdld they were seeking an oH-convict they believed was the man.
 Mrs. Ida H, Garrett, wife or the wounded writer, from whom he has been separated several years, cN- pressed doubt that the shooting was . hold-up attempt but rofr-cd 10 amplify her statement.
 She said she and Garrett separated in 1914 and that suit for annuIl- mcnt brought ly Garrett the next year had been dismissed. Later she said she was granted maintenance.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-21
SUNSHINE SOCIETY
 ELECTS OFFICERS
Mrs. Charles E. Scott Is Chosen
 New Treasurer

Mrs. Charles F. Scott was elected treasurer of Canonicus branch, h. ternational Sunshine society. to sue ceed the late Mrs. Henrietta l., Pinchcs, at the annual meeting yes- terday afternoon. Mrs. Scott has been assistant treasurer and Mrs. Edward |. Ferree was elected to that office. Other officers were re. elected as follows;
 President, Mrs. George W. Corbin; first vice president, Mrs. Warren w. Marshall; second vice president Mrs. H. A. Papenforth; recording secretary, Mrs. Harry C. Brown; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Chas. H. E, Leppert.
 Activities during the year 1929 were reported as follows:
 During the year the branch held g meetings with an average attend ance of IS, received l2 into mem- bership and lost five by death. Mrs. Annie Wilcox. Mrs. Carrie Root, Mrs Lillian Skinner, Mrs. Henrietta L. lllCIlcS, NllS Tletlllt hluIc"S'
 Along the usual lines of work the committees have made 750 calls on shut-ins; 107S oranges were given . 10 the hospital. Ten wheel chairs on hand, 62 bouquets of flowers. On hand usual sick room supplies, such. as canes, crutChes, back rests, air cushions. etc. These are subject to call at any time; l50 birthday cards sent to elderly members. Birthday gifts sent to Childrens Crippled Home at Newington. an average of 70 a month. Three dozen oranges month given to family with several children who were in quar- antine. Paid international dues, $10. Paid hospital bill for worthy wom. an. Sent check 10 Seaside Sanitar- ium at Mantle for $l5 for the an- nual St. Patrick's party. Gave use of Sunshine free bed at the hospital for worthy member for two weeks. Gave Sunshine news $50. Paid Con- necticut division state dues $25. Furnished olive oil and rubbing al- Noiloi to d SiSh II SNNi 1i iilolllil'c' Gave three shirts and two boxes or garments to a worthy family.
 The Junior Branch of the Sun. shine society had a sale in Berlin, and tea in conjunction with same
 and netted about $50. Paid nurse
 part time to care for a worthy wom- an. One member gave two pair Of shoes, one pie and eight pumpkins. Paid woman 10 care for a sick mother several weeks, also furnish cd linen bandages.
 Members gave 3 mattress 10 1 needy family. Gave relief to a
 worthy couple.
 225 articles of clothing sent at one time to different families. Made about Sl75 on annual bridge at the Boys club. Furnished clothing for 2 New Britain child at the Blind Babies Home in Pennington, Gave
 Easter cheer of candy, ice cream and cake for people at the Erwin home. Received honorable mention at international convention for keep ing room at the girls dormitory at klingbcrg home furnished. S5 worth of groceries given to a worthy woman. Sent Sl00 10 Blind Babies Home at Pennington for the en- , uoWment fund.
 State convention held at Mrs. John Pinchcs' home June l5.
 State president. Mrs. Myra Davis.
 present at meeting on June 1T. One
New Britain herald., 1930-01-21
FRANCE PROTESTS
 CHARACTERIZATION
Ice Cream SodaS and Cocktails
 Alarm Literary Circles
BY NuNOTI SAUNDERS

Paris. Jan. 21.-The so.callcd Americanism 4 of Paris is causing considerable alarm in French social only felt for the fundamental char. acter Of the capital, but fears are now expressed trat if Paris becomes Little United States" the Amer- jeans will no longer want to come here.
 Nobody regrets the Americaniza- ton of France more than the Amer.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-21
Grandmother Dies at
 Bedside of Small Girl

Danbury. Jan. 3l P) - Mrs. Anna McNamard, 70, went to the Danbury hospital late yesterday to visit her granddaughter, Mary Marasco. who underwent an 3p- eration a few days ago and is in q serious condition. Stepping across the room to the chilt's bedside, the aged woman bent over her and fell to the floor eX- piring immediately The strain and excitement Of the ordeal had affected her heart.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-21
TO STOP HOCKEY FIGHTS

Providence, R. l., Jan. 2l LP- Judge James E. Dooley, president of the Canadian American Hook ny league, has taken steps to curtaiil any more free-for-all fights between rival players on the playing surface of his circuit. Perturbed by what last Saturday during the Boston Tigers and the Philadelphia Arrows, the head of the league investigated the facts of the case yesterday. and in conclusion, he outlined a means of preventing a repetition of the dis turbance.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
LEADERS
HAIL CHOICE
:OE EROBERTS

The choice of william A. Rob-
erts to be assistant to Corpora
ton Counsel w. W. Bride in pub
lie utilities matters was hailed
with satisfaction by local civic
organizations today.
For the past five years Roberts
has been associated with William
Nick. Clayton, on behalf of the
local citizens associations, in
fighting threatened increases Of
street car fares in the city.
- =. Achieved Fame
Roberts first came into prom
inence in opposing the original
Harley P. Wilson traction merger
proposal three years ago. He
made, such a strong showing be-
fore the House and Senate Dis.
trict. committees that the latter
declined to approve the consoli-
dation. bill, despite the strongest
pressure brought upon the CON-
mittee to do so.
Roberts is now serving as senior
attorney examiner on valuations
for the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, and resigned this place
to Join the Corporation Counsel's
staff, His salary will be $500
a year, .. ...
-, Fought Mergers
There were large number of
candidates for the newly created
post. and the appointment of Mr..
Roberts was due to the long ex.
pen ,nce he has had in utilities
litigation and the success of his
recent campaigns against various
merger plans. He will relieve Cor
poration Counsel Bride of the
burden which he has carried with
respect to the legal proceedings
of the Public Utilities Commits.
sion.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Letters to the Editor

of the shadow of starvation, and
do fear evil, for thou art against
me: thou politicians and they
profiteers. they frighten me.
Thou preparest reduction in
salaries for me, in the presence
of mine enemies. Thou anointest
my income with taxes. My ex.
penses runneth over. Surely EN-.
ployment and poverty will follow
me all the days of the Republican
administrator and / will dwell
in a rented house. Forever and
ever.
Amen.
How about the veterans pen.
sions?
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Collins Falls Shy
OF Indus Record

NEW YORK, July 5 1.N.SO-
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh's s
record flight across the continent
In IA hours and IS minutes was
still mark to shoot at today.
James H. Collins, the latest to
attempt to break the Lindbergh
record, arrived here at 1908 last
night is hours and 80 minutes
after he left Burbank. Calf.
The New York flier. like Lind
bergh. made one stop. halting at
Wichita, Kans., he said he battled
headwinds and storms after leav-
ing Wichita.
Fireworks caused some trouble
for. Collins in finding Roosevelt
Field where he landed, adding to
his trip time. .....
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
IDLE
IN BRITAIN

LONDON, July S. Great
Britain's latest out-of.work figure
has reached the staggering total
of 1885, 800 men, women and chill.
dren.
Over the last fortnight 10000
were added to the melancholy
army of the jobless. 1t, was yes.
terday freely predicted that before
october there will be 1000, 900
unemployed.
Under latest census figures for
Great MISUNDERSTANDING the Irish
Free State-one in every 81 men,
women and children will be with.
out work in October.
The present Socialist govern
ment of Prime Minister MacDon.
aid has thrown up its hands In
the face of the steadily mounting
sum Of national disaster. Every
theory for relief has proved abor-
tive.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Thinks Drys Should
Study the "Crusades"

SbuAJ bAO "a Ao0ASS
Editor, Times:
Daily we hear and read that
the Crusaders" have had another
meeting - another spasm as 1t
were. This has caused me to
think back some distance over
the worlds past history. 1t re-
calls to my mind that some 800
or 900 years ago Peter the Hermit
inaugurated a crusade for the
laudable purpose Of freeing the
Holy Sepulcher from the Sara
Gems.
That invasion Of Asia by the
Christians Of western Europe, o.
course, was a failure. Well. the
romantic Richard Occur de Lion.
Saladin, Godfrey de Bouillon, als0
Solyman the Magnificent, have
lain many years under the sands,
but their adventures should teacn
the present would.be crusaders n
a really unholy cause that God
must actually be on the side o.
the honest and earnest crusader
in order to effect great word
changes.
Why start new and ineffective
cruSades? This great country has
blazed the trail for a real crusade
against the greatest foe that man.
kind has ever contended with
drink. To my mind. the true
American has no desire to return
to the saloon, that vile manufac
turer of drunkards. Besides.
within the next generation witt
god-like men such as Herbe4
Hoover at the head of our Gov
ernment. the youth of America
will have forgotten the taste Of
liquor: and in those halycon days
will wonder what the terrible sa.
loon was like when 1t existed In
this beautiful country of ours.
ANTI-SALOON.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Hit BY BOTTLE

Struck by a pop bottle thrown
from an upper tier Of seats as
he was seated in the grandstand
at Griffith Stadium yesterday
Robert r. Turner. As, of the 1900
block Lincoln Rd. N. E., was
given first aid by DR.. Edward
Larkin. 1900 block / st. N. W.,
another spectator, and permitted
to 60 to his home.
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Mrs. &C. Long Heads
eeMethedists's Home

CINCINNATI, July Z U.N.S0.
Mrs. C. c. Long has been elected
president Of the Woman'S Guild
of the Methodist Home for the
Aged. - -
Other officers are Mrs. H. L.
Thompson. Mrs. William r.
Green. Mrs. w. w. Mcdowell and
fMrs:" E. N. Bonner. vice preSi-
dents: Miss Sarah Hamilton, re-
Scording secretary; Miss Alma
cunningham, corresponding sec
sTetary; Mrs. Charles Rumpler,
ftreasurer, and Mrs. c. c. Boyd,
kauditDr,
The Washington times., 1930-07-05

Highest. 81: lowest, 81.
Relative humidty-s a. M. IS; 2
D. m. Al; ! p m., so.
Rainfall Is p. m. to p. M, none.
Hours of sunshine. 14S
Per cent of possible sunshine. 100.
sun rises, 4:47 am; sets, 1891 pm.
RIVER CONDITIONS
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry.
FLYING WEATHER FORECAST
Washington to Long Islsnd-Partly
cloudy sky today: gentle winds, mostly
south up to 1000 feet. and moderate
southwest at 5000 feet.
Washington TO Atlanta--Partly cloudy
sky today; gentle southeast or south
winds at surface and light to gentle
south or southwest at 1000 feet and
5000 feet.
Highest Rain
Tesday 3 p m. fall
AshevIIe, n. e. .... 81 7s ....
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Quotes Scripture Against
Hoover Administration

Editor, Times:
Hoover is my shepherd, and I
am in want. He maketh me lie
down on park benches. He lead
eth me besides the free soup
houses. He restoreth my doubt
in the Republican party. He
leadeth me in the path of de-
struction for his party's sake: yea,
though I walk through the valley
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
WEATHER. DETAILS
FORECAST FOR TODAY
AND TOMORROW

For the District Of Columbia. Mary
land and Virginia--Fair and somewhat
warmer today: tomorrow Increasing
cloudiness. probably followed by local
thundeFshowers in afternoon; gentle to
moderate southerly Winds
The Washington times., 1930-07-05
Veteran Strongly Opposes
Pension Legislation

Veteran Strongly Opposes
Pension Legislation
Editor. Times:
Pension legislation for veterans
of the World War should not be
enacted for years.
If Congress takes care of the
disabled veterans Of the war who
incurred service connected dis.
abilities and grants them compen-
Sation commensurate with the de-
crease in their earning power,
then America has done all it is
supposed to do for its soldiers.
I am a veteran of the world war
as we'll as the punitive expedition
into Mexico and although dis
abled I have no claim for a pen
sion." I have been hospitaliE7c
for a total of two years in Gov.
ernment hospitals since the sign
ing of the Armistice. The Gov
eminent pays me a slight dis
ability and l admit that / have
had my battles with the Veterans
Bureau, which is the only sore
spot in the whole machinery.
To grant a veteran pension al
this stage of postwar recuperatior
would penalize the coming genLl IL
ton unjustly and would add moth,
ing to our economic gain.
Better to broaden the relief act
to take care of some noncom-
batant auxiliaries in the matter
of disability compensation and
disqualification rather than put
the country maintaining a large
army of nonmilitary pensioners
who have done little enough to ad,
just themselves to changed ecc.
nomic conditions following the
war. VET
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
SCOUTS WILL HEAR
 FOOTBALL PLAYER
Herb Miller, Yale HaIIback, to
 Speak at Camp Banquet

Tonight at 6 o'clock it is expected that 150 Boy Scouts and dads will sit dawn to dinner in the Trade school gymnasium and renew ac- quaintance with each other. practice camp songs and cheers greet the camp staff. hear Herbert (. Miller. Yale halfback. speak. sec some of the star camp actors strut their stuff and sec who gets the three honor medal awards which tho camp staff has decided on. Who these three lucky fellows will be no one knows except the staff.
 Because of the fact that so many out-of-town scouts received late no tices, there will be limited number of tickets sold at the door to prevent disappointment. However. all those who have reserved tickets are ad- Vised to call at the scout office and get them not later than 12:30.
 Members of the staff to be present are Jimmie Beach. graduate student at Brown University: Dan B. liar denbergh Jr. senior at Yale and var sity swimmer, and "DoC' Hollis E. Glow of Yale Medical school. Chef BoHycr Davis wired his regrets at being unable to be present but has promised to sec all the boys at camp this summer. In addition. Lloyd Min or, former camp staff member, may also be present and greet the bunch President l.. L. Warren of the council will welcome the campers | and dads.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
Byrd's Paragraph Found
 In Home of Fisherman

Yer Sur Mcr, France, Feb. tRt-- The rubber -incascd barograph which Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd missed after his transatlantic cross- ing in the America in June, 1927, has been located along with several other instruments of the plane in the home of Jules Letot, a fisher man.
 Letot asserted that he had found the instruments at low tide on diff ferent occasions and merely regard ed them as souvenirs of the forced landing of the plane on the beach at this little town. He denied he had had any intention of stealing them.
 The paragraph had the initials of Byrd, carved on it. It indicated a maximum altitude of nearly 15,0O0 reached during the flight across the Atlantic.
 Letot was not arrested.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
F un CT Is
Patrick J. UObin

More than GJ associate cmploycS Of Russell &. Erwin paid final tribute 10 Patrick J. Tobin, aged 6, of l9U Curtis street, veteran fireman and foreman of the R. X L. foundry. this morning.
 The funeral was held at , o'clock at St. Mary's church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. John T. Connor: Rev. Mat thew J. Traynor. pastor, was deacon, and Rev. Thomas J. Lawlor was sub deacon.
 As the casket was borne into the church Organist John J. Crean played Chopin's funeral march. MfIlard's mass. adapted 10 the re- Quem, was sung by Mrs. Mary r Croan and at the olfertory she sang Bucks Ave Maria.' At the com munion Organist Crean played Tho Vacant Chair" on the chimes and as the caskct was borne from the church Mrs. Crean sang Face to Face"
 The pail bearers were Alden l.. Andrus, Romeo A. Grisc. Timothy J. Shanahan, Charles I. Parker, William Massey and Lawrence r. Mangan. The flower bearers were Charles Dunn, Jr,. Russell Leonard, Bernard Ives and George Belon. A guard of honor was formed by the employees as the casket was borne into and from the church. Rev. Father Lawlor conducted the committal services at the grave. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
SWANSON AROUSED BY HEAVY GIFTS
States Attorney Wonders Why
 Trustees Got Presents

Chicago, Feb. 8 LP}-State's Attor- ncy John A. Swanson's curiosity has been piqucd by the rcputed bestowal of million dollars worth of gifts to trustees of the Chicago sanitary dis trict under the presidency of T. J. Crowe
 He has begun an investigation to learn more about the presents which he said ranged from radios to diamonds. They were given. the states attorneys office declared. by the |. s. A. colhpany, electrical equipment contractors.
 Considerable criticism resulted in this cOmpany's installation Of an ornamental lighting system. said to have cost Sl,00O a light, on McCor- mick boulevard, built by the sani- tary district.
 Last December, q federal grand jury scanned the records of the U. s. A. company and returned indict- ments against two Of it's officers on income tax evasion charges. The officers were: George L" Chamber lain, president and Fred W. Rhoadcs. secretary.
 The government also charged that Sl,0o0,0 of the Company's funds disappeared during the years 1927, 1928 and 1929 and that company of fiCialS refused to disclose for what purpose the money was used.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
Mrs. Catherine C., McDcrmOu

Mrs. Catherine Greene McDer- mott. aged about 75 years. died sud- denly from heart attack this morn- ing about 1o;3o o'clock at the home cf her daughter. Mrs. John F. O'Mara at - Trinity street. She had made no complaints of illness and had been in good health up to this morning. Dr. George Flanagan was called 10 attend her but she was beyond help.
 She was born in Rockingham, County Roscommon, Ireland, but came to this country and this city when young girl. She was the widow of Thomas McDermott. q well
 known resident here before his death.
 She is survived by two sons. r. J. McDermott of this city and John 1 McDermott. member of the edi- 1 torial force of the Hartford Times; four daughters, Mrs. John r.. O'Mara with whom she lived. Ms.
 M. D. Chambers of this city, Mrs. J.. A, Baird of New Haven and Mes Arthur Gaudette of this city, and one brother, Thomas Greene of Cot tage place. She also leaves !2 grandchildren and one great-gran j. child.
 She was member of St. Joseph's s parish and formerly member o. St. Mary's parish.
 Funeral arrangements are incom,- plete and are in charge of J. N. Curtin & Co.,, undertakers.
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
KOUNARlS RECEIVES TRUMBULL LETTER
Head Of Local Ahepa ConSratu-
 lated by Governor on Election

Nick Kounaris, recently elected president Of the Elpis chapter Of the American Hellenic Educational! Progressive association, today re- ceiYcd letter from Governor John II. Trumbull c7ngratulatinE him on his election. Governor Trumbull had been invited to attend the pub lie installation Of Mcridcn and New Britain chapters of the association which will be held tomorrow after noon in Odd Fellows hall but was unable 10 attend because of other engagements.
 Mr. Kounaris is president of the Grown lee Cream Co.
 The governors letter follows:
 My Dear Mir. Kounaris:
 "Pcrmjt Inc to congratulate you upon NOur election 10 the head of the New Britain chapter of the Order of Ahepa.
 T have read the articles Of the association and understand what the order stands for, and I am heartily in accord with the movement.
 'I am sure your administration of the office to which you have been elevated will bring great benefit 10 your countrymcn, and, indirectly to our country.
 "You have my best wishes for q successful administration, and earnestly hope the order will grow and continue the good work il has been doinG.'
 Yours very truly
 JOHN II. TRUMBULL."
New Britain herald., 1930-02-08
MARKET DECLINES
 ON PROFIT TAXING
Renewal Of Bear Pressure Gives
 List Irregular Tinge

New York. Feb. P}-Stoci prices drifted irregularly lower at the open ing of todays market.
 Railroad shares. the general in deX Of which reached the highest level since the November break in yesterdays trading. were again in good demand, Canadian Pacific touching a new 1880 high al go 1-2 Is points National Lead ? &-4. Electric Auto Lite 3-5 and Gillette Safety Razor 7-S.
 Prices Sink Lower
 Weekend profit taking and re- newal of bear selling caused further irresularity during the first hour.
 A few pools resumed operations in a selected list Of public utility rails extended their early gains but the leading industrials appeared 70 encounter strong selling resistance
 Baltimore & Ohio, Erie Common, Chesapeake Corporation. Lackawan- pa and Colorado X; Southern all sold | to points higher in the first half , hour of trading.
 American Tobacco issues. 1850 earnings Of which are estimated at more than $2o share if the nor mai rate Of increase and present prices arc retained, quickly ad- Nanced 1 points. Stone 6> Webster ran up If points, Western Union 1-2 and Brooklyn Manhattan Transit and Engineers Public Serv- ice a point. Simmons ran into fur thCr selling despite the publication of statement that 1929 sales and earnings were the best in the coul- pany's history and that January sales this year ran ?.3 per cent , above the same month last year. the , stock touching 6 new low on the current decline it Il 3-4. off 1 l. .. 1 Fox Film, Abraham & Straus and Auburn Auto dropped . points or 1 moro and Colum bian Carbon, Hud- son, Best < Company, L. s. Steel and Celotcx dropped a point or more.
 Foreign exchanges opened steady l with sterling cables unchanged at 4.S6 1-2 and the Canadian dollar selling at its best price this year.