New Britain Herald Newspaper, October 8, 1921, Page 1

Herald “Ads” Mean Better Business ESTABLISHED 1870. DOWNPOUR PREVENTS PLAYING OF FOURTH GAME OF SERIES; RUTH MAY BE Weatl;er Permitting, Con; test Scheduled For To- day Will Be Played At Polo Ground: Tomorrow TO ANNOUNCE GAME. The Herald has made ar- rangements with The Associat- ed Press to keep the sporting wire open and megaphone an- nouncements will be made from the window of the game between the Yankees and the Giants for the world's cham- pionship. The game is sched- uled for tomorrow at 2 p. m. and it will be just a few min- utés later that the Herald an- nouncer will tell of the game by innings. In case it is im- posstblke to get uptown Sunday, calt 925 or 926 on the tele- phone and the score will be cheerfully given over the wire. T Polo Grounds, New York, Oct. 8.— Rain caused postponement today of the fourth game of the world's series between the Glants and{the Yankees. 1t was raining hard at 2 o’clock yhen the umpires came upen the field' and o ‘e Chill announced that the game -:’{Z-‘qmm until tomorrow. bl A el mi tod: a 5T piiy in' this afterncon’s game against the Giants on aceéount of an . abscess on Fis left arm. He carried jhis arm in a sling. ‘the home run king made the an- nouncement after a visit to his physi- cian. Ruth’s friends expressed the opnion that his playing in any further games of the series was problemati- Babe Ruth and his fetlow team mates of the New York Yankees were ‘guthered today at their club house fo make ready for their battle with the Giants in ‘the fourth engagement of the world’s serfes. The home run king was up ‘all night with an abscess on his arm which his . physician, Dr. Stewart had lanced. His doctor ordered him not to play today and there was some. question whether he would ap- pear again in the series. Huggins Uninformed “I have not heard anything about Ruth's condition” said Manager Hug- gins of the Yanks at noon “but if he is in any condition to play I know he would make the effort. Ruth’s elbow became infected while #llding and a muscle in his left leg which he tore over a week ago, causes him to limp painfully when walkicg. Dr. Stewart things a day or two of rest will énable the slugger to get back into the game. The absénce of Ruth caused the gloom to thicken in the Yankee ranks. Fewster was ready to step into Ruth’s shoes, in left and, while a light sticker, is a fielder of no mean abllity. If ne- cessary’ Huggins could move Bob Meusel into left and put Bobby Roth in rightfield. Overhanging clouds that filled the sky at goon threatened constantly to wash tolly’s game clear off the sched- 500 BOYS FACE ARREST Get Into Trouble When They Rob Doll Fuctory to Get Playthings For Their Little Sweethearts. New York, Oct. 8. — Nearly 500 schoolboys of Queens borough faced the possibility of arrest today on charges of doll burglary because they emulated the gallant feat that Johnny Woliski, aged 9, performed for his juyenile sweetheart. Joh#ny admitted to the police yester- day.that he had set the pace-in bur- glarizing the Kago Doll Co., after fire had provided a convenient means of ingress and egress. His girl, he de- clared had pointed out just the doll she wanted, and told him if he was any sort of a beaun at all, he’d get it for her. He did. When the story got out around school, all’' the other amorously inclin- ed young men decided to follow Johnny's lead, with disastrous results for the doll factory. The police put it up to the corporation counsel whether they should go out and arrest the 500. CASE CONTINUED 44 TIMES, Bridgeport, Oct, 8—Burton F. Cham- pion, arregted in 1919, charged with reckless driving and evading respon- sibility when his automobile struck and serlously injured ' Robert F. Dabbs, a NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1921. OUT FOR GOOD ARNES ANXIOUS TO BEAT YANKS AGAIN Says He Doesn’t Fear Ruth —Frisch is Star of Series. ! New York, Oct. 8.—If the rest of the country comes to the aid of the Giants as well as Circleville, Jackson county, Kansas, the National leaguers are firmly convinced they will be the baseball champions of the universe for 1021, .leville is a long way from the Polo Grounds—1416.9 miles to be ex- act—but it not only furnished a win- ning world series pitcher for Manager McGraw’s team in Jess Barnes, it sent two others of its scant 200 odd popu- lation, Mrs. Jess Barnes and the pitch- er's father, Luther Barnes, for moral support. Father and wife arrived yesterday just in time to see Jess take up the pitching ‘burden in the third inning with a 4-run disadvantage scored off Fred Toney. They and the fans present also saw Jess hold the Yanks to four scat- tered hits in the remainder of the con- test. Barnes himself aided at the bat with two hits in five times up. ““All T want now is another ‘crack at the Yanks,”” said the tall, freckled right hander. ‘I wasn’t at all nervous when 1 went in to pitch and the Yanks lookrd—aliker {0 tue. ~Yes, T.pitch- ed to Babe Ruth. When I walked him in the eightu I pitched to him but the ball didn't quite cut the corners,” Barnes fanned Ruth in the fifth, ‘‘Here comes the whole Giant team,” yelled a Yanke partisan as Frisch went to bat in the first inning. The experts declare the third sacker is the star of the series offensive anddefensive. His hitting average is T00. Aaron Ward, the Yanks second base- man took his rival, Rawlings, into camp in the second by a sensational one hand stab in the second inping doubling Meusel at first, It ranked with Burns’ running catch.’ - E Ruth didn’t forget his manners when he left the game in the eighth. 'He tipped his cap high, wide and hand- some as the Giant followers booed him and the Yank supporters cheered him. Théy used to say pitchers seldom hit even in a world series. But the rec- ords wipe out this tradition. Here’s some of the figures: Shawkey 1,000; Mays and Hoyt, .333 each; Barnes, . CASHIER STILL MISSING Joseph D. Brown, Alleged Defaulter With American Brass Company, Not Yes: Located. d i Ansonia, Oct. 8.—No trace has been found as yet of Joseph D. Brown, al- leged defaulting cashier of the Ameri- can Brass Co., who failed to return from a two weeks vacation on which he left September 19. W. A. Cowles, vice-president of the brass company, stated today that the extent of the shortage has not vet been ascertained as the work of examining the books and accounts of whih Brown had charge has not yet been completed. Brown has been in the employ of the company about 18 years. He is about 40 years old and has a wife and three children. YALE'S: HARD BATTLE North Carolina is Expected to Put up Stiff ‘Opposition Against Eli Eleven Today. New Haven, Oct. 8.—Yale in play- ing Worth Carolina today was prepar- ed to put its strongest eleven on the fleld for a tryout in the first period at least, the Blue had heard the Tar Heels were a husky eleven and strong in their playing. Local interest was keen in the contest. The officials for the battle for the Bowl werc announced as: C. J. Me- Carthy of Boston, referee; L. O. Kil- berger of Washington and Jefferson, umpire; W. 8. O'Connell of Tufts, head linesman, and M. J. Thompson ol Georgetown, fleld judge. Bristol Liquor Dealer Sent to Jail, 90 Days Bristol, Oct. 8.—August Walack, this city, was given 90 days in jail today by Judge Mink in the city court. ack was charged with manufacturing and keeping with intent to sell intoxi- cating liquors. He was surprised at city policeman, was fined $312.92 in the eity court today. His case had been cnntinued 44 times. his house last night by officers who seized a still and half a barrel of Wal- Home run king and KING OF SLUGGERS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY AGAIN DURING THIS SERIES his; mnaseet s dmiver 7 \ R 14 YEAR 0LD BOY-HELD FOR DEATH OF GHILD Tells Straight Story to Police —Father Sure He is In- nocent of Crime. Madison, N. J., Oct. 8.—Francis Kluxen, a 14 year old boy was held ny the police today on a charge of com- miting one of the most brutal crimes in the history of New Jersey—tle murder of Janet Lawrence, aged 12 The. little girl’s body was found yes- terday in a clump of woods owned by the Kluxen boy’s father. Janet, accord- ing to the police had been trussed up hand and foot with rope, attacked, and then stabbed 25 times. One stroke of the knife severed the jugular vein. Francis Kluxen denied all knowlelge of the crime. The police arrested him however after questioning him for several hours. Suspicion first fastened on him when he was in the woods with his father aiding in the search for Janet. He was observed to be tremb- "IN BONDS OF $15,000 Cash;Bonds for Accused Government Agent Are Furnished—May Come ¥rom New. Haven. Hartford, Oct. 8.—Thomas F. Mc- Auljffe, suspended prohipition en- | forcement officer for Connecticut left the Hartford county jail at 7:30 Fri- day evening after his lawyer, Henry J. Calnen had furnished a $15,000 bond for his appearance before U. S. Commissioner Frederic J. Corbett, October 20. The requirements of the bond were met in a cash deposit with Com- missioner Corbett just as was the case when Mr. Calnen furnished a bond for a like amount to guarantee McAuliffe’s appearance in the su- perior court. It was persistently re- ported in New Haven this morning that the- $15,000 in cash to insure McAuliffe’'s appearance before the commissioner was furnished in that city as was the bond for the superior court. (Continued on Fifth Page) MAYOR CALLS MEETING Session to Be Held One Week From Next Friday Has Many Magters For Consideration, Mayor Orson F. Curtis this after- noon sounded a call for a meeting of the City Meeting board to be ueld in the auditorium of the Grammar school one week from Friday evening, October 21. The board will consider the is- suance of school bonds to the amount of $400,000; approve or reject the contract for the purchase by ‘the city of the old. State Normal school buildings; act on the recommenca- tion for the transfer of $20,000 from the permanent pavement fund to the board of charity; approve or disap- prove the recommendation to ap- propriate $10,000 to be received from the state, to the charity board, and to act on the issuance of strect bonds to the amount of $50,000. YELLOWLY GETS JOB. New York, Oct. 8.—Permanent ap- pointment of E. C. Yellowly as federal prohibition director for New York state was announced today by National Com- missioner Haines. Mr_ Yellowly has been acting director succeeding Harold L, Hart, resigned. MISS HOLLINS Deal, N. J., Oct. 8. (By Associated Press)—Miss Marion Hollins of New York, was leading Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta by 4 up when half of their 36 hole match for the women’s golf championship of the United States had raisin mash. been played today. 1. GREENBERG FREED OF LIQUOR CHARGES gk State Fails to Prove i Him Owner of Cafe—Jonas Pays Fine of $50. After the State had failed to establish Kune Greenberg’s ownership of certain liquors seized Thursday in a Hartford avenue saloon, Judge B. W. Alling this morning discharged the accused. Jos- eph Jonas, who was behind the bar at the time of the raid, was fined $50 on a charge of keeping liquors with intent to sell_ 3 Greenberg, who is the father of Prosegutor A. A. Greenberg, was repre- sented by Attorney Michael A. Sexton and Jonas by Attorney William M, Greenstein. The state’s case was pro- secuted by Assistant Prosecuting Attor- ney Joseph G. Woods, Jonas reiterated today his statement that he was in the employ of Green- berg, receiving §25 a week, but later (Continued on Second Page). RAINSTORM MAY YET STOP FOREST FIRES Wooded Slopes of M. Madison, N. H., Seething Mass of Flames 2,000 ACRES ARE BURNED Firefighters Unable to Stop Onrush of Blaze and Put Their Hopes on a NEW BRITAIN HERALD —TWELVE PAGES. News of the World By Associated Press PRICE THREE CENTS 'GIARDINO DENIES CONFESSION, ALSO ASSERTS HE NEVER KNEW DRY AGENT THOMAS McAULIFFE Daugherty Office When Officially Storm, Which is Gathering — No Buildings in Path of Fire! Gorham, N. H., Oct. 8.—The wooded slopes of Mount Madison, at the north- western end of the Presidential range and within the White Mountain Na- tional forest, were ablaze today. The fire started near the base of the moun- tain on the Randolph side shortly before midnight and in spité of the efforts’ of Fire Warden F. C. Wood, Who mustered every available man, it made rapid progress up the mountain side. It was estimated that 2,000 acres had been burned over at daylight. The underbrush was very dry from a long drought and there was prac- tically no wpter available with which to fight the fiames, which were given impetus by a strong wind. No word had come down the mountain from the fire fighters durfng the forenoon but from below there was no indication that the fire had been checked. . A t rainstorm which appeared in prospect was believed to offer the only hope of extinguishing the flames. No buildings were in the path of the fire. The Ravine House at Ran- dolph, . the nearest hotel, was in no immediate danger. v BODY OF ANOTHER WAR HERD ARRIVES IN U. . Remains of Private Frederick] Schade Will Be Brought Here For Burial. The body of Private Frederick W. Scliade, son of Mr. and Mrs., Albert F. Schade of 126 Greenwood street, who was killed in action overseas, has arrived at HoboKen and will be brought to this city for burial. *The A{merican Legion will have charge and full military honors will be ac- corded. B. C. Porter Sons have been notified and complete details will be arranged on receipt of final informa- tion as to when the remains will reach this city. Private Schade, a former High school athlete and captain of the 1911 championship football team, left this city early in the spring of 1918. Advised No Charges ' Have Been Brought Against Him, New Haven, Oct. 8.—William' R. Palmer, U. S. Marshal for Connecti- cut today 'wired Aftorney Gen. Daugherty “I am sending you my resignation by mail” The resigna- tion of Mr. Palmer was requested by the attorney general last Wednesday, who later informed Mr. Palmer that no chargy: had ‘'been preferred against him. Reiterates Demand * ‘Washington, Oct. 8—Attorney Gen. Daugherty reiterated his request for the *“prompt resignation” of William . Palmer, U. S. Marshal for Con- nécticut, after receipt of 3 communi- cation yesterday from Mr. Palmer, which was in reply to the original request. The text of Mr. Palmers letter was not made public but it was understood that it containe a re- quest_for explanation of - the attor- ‘ney -gefidrals: action, _ Mr. Daughet~ ty's latest message stated that < he deemed it necessary to make a change in the office, but informed the marshal that. no charges had been. lodged against him. Paugherty’s Telegram. Telegram received ' by United States Marshal, William R. Palmer, from the Attorney General Daugh- erty: “Washington, D. C., “October 7, 1921. “Palmer, ' “U. S. Marshal, 3 “New Haven, Conn. “Replying your letter sixth in- stant. No charges have ' been pre- ferred against you to this department. Confirming my previous telegram I desire to make a change in your office and ask your prompt resigna- tion to take effect upon appointment and qualification your successor. (Signed) “DAUGHERTY"” " Palmer’s Reply. Telegram sent by Marshal Palmer to’ Attorney General Daugherty: “New Haven, Conn., “October 7, 1921 “The Attorney General, He went to Camp Devens and with- in a comparatively few days was' as- signed to an overseas detachment and sent to France, without even .hav- ing an opportunity of coming home on a furlough. He was assigned to Company C, 325th U. S. Infgntry, with the 82d Divsilon, and was killed during the Argonne offensie on Octobéer 28, 1918. The 325th In- fantry had captured a German ob. jective the previous night and during the day of October 28 were holding the hill, awaiting the arrival of a re- lief detachment due that evening. Private Schade was killed about * o’clock in the afternoon. Private James M:Avay of Lafuyette street was 'a member of his company and was with him when he met his death. Private Schade was employed at the Stanley Rule and Level company and was a member of the Kenilworth club and New Britain Council, O. U! A M LOSES TWO FINGERS City Employe Injured While Repair- ing Meter And is Taken to Hospital For Treatment. James Lynch of Commonwealth ave- nue, an employe of the water depart- ment, crushed his hand while at work this morning so badly that the ampu- tation of two fingers was necessary. Mr. Lynch was repairing a meter weighing about 80 pounds at the time of the accident. While holding his hand on the bottom of the meter, he banged the mechanism on a work ta- ble crushing the fingers badly. First aid treatment was given him and he was taken to the hospital. THE WEATHER. s Hartford, Oct. 8 —Forecast for New Britain and vicinity: Generally fair tonight and Sun- day. Cooler tonight with a prob- ability of frost. AUTO RACER KILLED. Danbury, Conn., Octfl 8.—Clarence Hopkins, of Katonah, N. Y., an auto- mobile racing driver, was Kkilled near Katonah today while on his way to the Danbury fair, where he was to have driven in this afternoon's races. His car skidded and overturned, pin- “Washington,” D. C. “Replying to your telegram, I now see no reason for not complying with request for my resignation, but con- sidering . some phases of the matter L shall take until tomorrow for further consideration and shall then telegraph or write you. (Signed) “WILLIAM R. PALMER.” F0OD PRICES SHOW DECLINE In All But Two of 14 Cities Cited, Retail Costs Drop During Morfh of September. Washington, Oct. 8.—Retail food prices during September were found by the labor department ‘today ito have, declined in all but two of 14 cities in which it conducts investiga- tion. Decreases amounted to two per cent in Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Portland, Me., and one per cent in Atlanta, Cincinnati ad Philadelphia. San Francisco foods retailed at prices two per cent above previous. findings, while in New Haven there was a fractional decrease. In the average city, retail prices were found on September 15 to be about 25 per cent less than one year previously, but were still between 33 per cent and 50 per cent above the 1913 level MURDER TRIAL CONTINUED. Cleveland, Oct. 8—Marian McArdle, charged with the first degree murder of her stepfather Daniel Kaber, two years ago, remained in county jail to- day resting after the first week of her trlal. Court adjourned yesterday wuntil Monday when the defense expects to rest its case, COUNTERFEIT BILLS OUT. Bridgeport, Oct. 8.—Treasury depart- ment officials today notified banks and police department here to be on the watch for counterfeit $5 and $10 bills said to be circulated here in large num- Decides To Relinquish’ ‘Both Local Men, Accused Of Bribing Federal Officials, Are Out In Bonds Of $15,000—Palmer Forwards His Resignation To Attorney General Supt. Hurley Of State Police Says That Giar= dino Brothers Have 2 Made Straightforward Statement To Him “No I haven’t anything to say, said Charles Giardino when for a statement by a Herald repre- sentative this' morning on-the charges, made against him and his brotheni Sam thst they bribed Prohibikion Agent McAuliffe to give them pro« tection in violating liquor laws. Released in $15,000 Bajl The Giiardino brothers were res leased on. $15,000 bdil last evening and will be given a hearing in the December term of superior court. “What is the use of making & statement when I haven’t anything to say,” he continued, *I have been in this country for 13 years and my brother has been here 20 years, ever since he was 14 years old, and this is the first time we have ever been arrested for anything. like this.” Says He Made No Oonfession. ‘When asked if he made a confes- sion to State’s Attorney Alcorn . or | Superintendent of State Police Hur- ley, Mr. Giardino @nswered, “No, I did not confess because I have noth- ing to confess.” “Are you guilty of any of the charges they are making against ou ?”" “No, we are not guilty of anything.” “Did ybu ever know!McAuliffe?” “No, I never knew him.” “Did Mr. Alcorn tell you he had & confession from Sergeant Richard- 0. , “I don’t know anything about any confession,” 'said Raphael Giardino, = another brother, when asked this morning if his brothers had made &° confession. Makes Statement Hartford, Oct. 8.—A statement by Superintendent Robert Hurley of the state police last night that Charles and Samuel Giardino of New Britain, for whom New Britain friends had previously provided $30,000 bail, had. made “a straight forward statement™ gave rise today to interest in the next step to be taken by the state’s: attorney’s office. Superintendent Hur, ley had interviewed Giardinos befors they were admitted to bail and he had a stenographer with him. The charge against the men had been that of give ing bribes to Thomas J. late prohibition enforcement offices] now held in jail in defauilt of bonds, on a federal complaint of accepting: a bribe and betraying his trust. ‘The statement was not made public, Bonfis Are Accepted The men who went bonds of he Giardino brothers were Emanuel D. . Dinonno, Carmine D. Vetrano and Maria C. G. Vetrano and woh also sent security for each other. These bonds-. men had offered ther realty as secur- ity previously but as their holdings were heavly encumbered by mt the state's attorney’s office declined to accept them. The security was bettered and accepted and the Giardinos were taken home in a machine. Hibernians Holding County Conventions Ansonia, Oct. 8.—The county con- ventions of the Ancient Order of Hi- bernians and ladies’ auxiliary, were held here today with about 300 in ate tendance. The delegates attended mass at the Church of the Assumptiof at 9:30 a. m. after which the tweo branches of the order assembled at city hall where Mayor Mead of this city, delivered an address of welcome, Dinner was served at noon. Officers were elected and other business tran- sacted at the afternoon sessions. ‘ Wesleyan Cross Country Team Schedule Made Out Middletown, Oct. s.—The Wesleyan cross country schedule for the season was announced today by the cross country team manager, William D. Russell as follows, all but the last meet being at Middletown: October 22, Springfield college, Oct. 29, Worcester Tech.; November. 5, Wile liams; November 12, New England in= ter-collegiates at Boston. INSTALLED IN POST OFFICE. William W. T. Squire, former news- paperman recently appointed United States revenue officer for this dise bers. The bills have been raised in all ning him beneath. cases. trict, has moved into his new office in the civil service room at the post