New Britain herald., 1930-01-17

23-7SG and was q sedan Dr, Nor rissey, it's owner, did not know that it was missing until 7:15 o'clock. H. notified the Hardwar" City authorities. The doctor owns another car Of the same type, which machine had been bor- rcwed, it was reT orted, by a friend, Edward Farmer.
 No Shots Fired From Gun
 Late reports from headquarters this morning said that the gun found by the New Britain woman in had a full chamber and that no shots had been fired from that one of the other men in the car tossed the weapon onto the Stafford avenue lawn.
 It was learned from police offi- cials in Worcester, Mass, last night that the largest pawn shop in the city had been rotbed of four re- and it was though possible that the same quartet was rcsponsi- blc.
 Police Follow Route
 A car bearing local police off cers followed the route thought to have been taken by the slayers last night and kept an eye on the woods nearby hoping 10 spot something which might help locate the men.
 Another report received at local headquarters this morning stated that one Of the four men who par ticipatcd in the killing of the officer was left behind when the car sped onto the highway last night but was picked up by the other three as they stopped for him. The man ran down the road and hoppcd into the vehicle and they again sped away into the darkness.
 Was World War Veteran
 The entire Bristol police force was saddoned this morning by the death Of Officer McNamce. who had been a member Of the department since May 16. 1920, and wore No. badge. He was born in County Derry. Ire land. 39 years ago. but came to this country while a boy. For some time he resided in Piainyille. where he was employed at the Standard Steel X Hearings, Inc.
 officer McNamee was World war veteran. having been a first class private in the qu&rtermastcrs' corps. Sl6th field rcmount squadron. II" enlisted at Farmlngton on May cS, 1918, trained at Camp Dix, and saw service with the A. F.. r. in France from August 14, 1918. to June 26. 1919.
 One Of the greatest individual ac- of the local depart mcnt was carried out by McName" Eight years ago he captured three professional thugs single handed in a dark cellar Of the old Anderson thieves were armed. it is said. but he brought them out alone. Fc lived at the home of Miss Nellie Donohuc of G92 Pine street Forest vile, and attended St. Matthews church in that town regularly.
 Chief Ernest T. Bclden said last night He was quiet fellow but one who did not know fear. When- ever he saw anything. he never went by it without investigating. He was an officer in whom al! his supcriors had confidence. His death is ccr- tainly q great loss to the depart mont.'
 Funeral arrangements were in complete today pending the arrival of sister from New York city. Cn- dcrtakCr Thomas r. O'Ericn planned to send the body 10 that city this afternoon for burial in Calvary cemetery there on Monday.
 Bullet is Found
 The bullet which took Officer McNamcc's life was found this morning and brought to police head quarters. II had penetrated the po- liccmans body passed through q door. and finally stopped against a brick wall. Jt had been fired from an automatic, police said
 Local Police Join Chase
 Sergeant Henry Jcelinslli and Of ticcrs William Thompson and Edgar Norton Of tho local police force were sent to Waterbury this morn ing 10 aid in the capture of the quar- tct. Officer Thompson, it was re ported. narrowly escaped death when he grabbed at one Of the men whom the posse had corncrcd and the fugitive fired a shot which went through the sleeve of his leather jacket but apparently did not touch him.
 This afternoon the Bristol com plcmcnt Of searChcrs was increased when Sergeant Aldie Brcault and Officers James Burns, Lawrence hooan, Arthur A. Mossicr. Thomas Mccarthy. Victor Chalot, Cornelius Conncll. James Connors and Timo- thy Lambert, along with six state policemen, set out from hcaduuar- tcrs here. They were armed with rifles. a large quantity of ammuni- ton. and tear gas bombs.
 Mayor " Raymond Crumb. Judge William J. Malone. Dr. 5. E. Rob. bins and a large number of other cltlzenS also went to Waterbury to join the posse.