New Britain Herald Newspaper, May 24, 1922, Page 2

A Choice Collection - of Unusual Designs < In Remembrances < For . BRIDE GRA?UATE h. Dickinson Drug Co. 169-171 Main Street These 40th Anniversary Suit Values Can’'t Be Beat! About 500 Horsfall Men’s Suits Not undesirahies, but our reg- ular merchahdise— Style, Fit and Fabric Guaranteeld —At These 4 Prices— 100 Suits at—8$31.40. 200 Suits at-—$34.40. 100 Suits at—§39.40, 100 Suits at—$43.40. Many of these Suits are Hors- fall-Made, Hand Tailored In our Own Shops— SFALLS 9599 Xdsylum Strect § “It Pays To Buy Our Kind" answer., tion: “Do you know what became of the revolver which Peters used?" to trap me" City Items The Parker Buckey Baking com- pany reported to the police tid; morning that a new bridie had heen stolen from the barn last night. “Stumbling.” Victor dance record No. 18899. C. L. Pierce Co.—advt. Centennial lodge, b AL My will hold a special communication this evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Master Mason degree will be conferred by Frederick lodge, of Plainville. Meet me at Schmarr's for —advt. dinner. Genuine imported Schweitzer cheese 55 cents a pound. Russell Brothers. advt. [c = ——=5] Girls! Radiant Beauty Can Easily be urs There is ho secret about it nor is there any doubt about the results—it's just common, ordinary buttermilk in the form ofa cream. The directions are simple and it costs so little that any gir or woman can afiord it. Ee sure you gei Howard's Buttermilk Gream Miss Doris M. Dewey’s Closing Reception and Dance Y. W. C. A. Building Friday, May 26 8 O'clock, P. M. (Daylight Time) Admission 50c Inclnding Tax Hills-Boulanger Orchestra FOX'S—Thurs., Fri., Sat. By Request BABY THELMA!! Born and Educated in New Britain WANTED! Every man, woman and child in this city who is not absolute- ly sure that they don’t need glasses, to call here at their earliest convenience for a thor- ough examination of your eyes. As a matter of fact, that is really the ooly way you can positively know whether you do or do not need glasses. Frank E. Goodwin Tel. 1905 fland Short )| along the road abhout 4 o'clock that WARD'S STORY SEEMS| FLIMSY, POLICE SAY (Gives No Proof of His Seli-Defense Plea--Mystery Degpens Defense Continue Search For Ross and Jack—Father of Slayer Joins in Aunt—Many Contradictory Facts Make Case More Baffling. White Plains, N. Y., May 24.—Cor- lidward Fitzgerald has post- poned the inquest in the killing of Clarence Peters of Haverhill, Mass,, described by Walter S. Ward, reputed wealthy baking company officlal, as one of a blackmailing trio. Ward characterized Peters as a blackmailer in his confession of shooting the former Massachusetts youth near Kensico reservoir a week ago. The inquest has been put off until the coroner's investigators can clear up several points in the Ward confes- sion with which Mr. Fitzgerald in the light of late devolopments is far from satisfied, Wounds Were Suspicious The police have heen told by C. W. Sckhardt, owner of an estate border- ing Kings road, where Peters’ body was discovered by William Griggs and tichard Short, that no bullet wound was found until they opened the coat and vest which were part of the cloth- ing. Griggs and Short also told the police that only the shirt and under- oner had pierced them. The men also declared that only traces of one were found at the spot who lives near declared that he heard but one car rush north morning the time set by Ward for the affray with the blackmailers, Another Queer Angle Another contradiction which offi- cials insist must be cleared up is the finding of one empty shell near the bady although Ward declares that nine shots were fired between the time he shot Peters and exchanged shots with the other two men, “Ross" and *Jack' who fled. The New Rochelle police have further complicated matters by in- sisting that Peters shot on the morn- ing of May 16 was in Ward's home the night before during a card game. They say that Ward went for a ride in the morning of the 16th, but re- turned to his home at 2 o'clock and not a 4 as stated by authorities here, why say that they got the 4 o'clock time from Ward. Guns Missing men, seeing many Russel Bethany, took after them. men, noting that the prohibition men were out after there was a cock fight going on and took a roundabout way, getting ahead of the prohibition agents and follow- ing the other cars. having the fwo about over the hill top upon the scene in a round about way, saw the whole performance and took the license numbers of many automo- biles. the cars official, a officer, a prominent New Haven poli- tician and one time member of the legislature, a well known New Have insurance broker, and many who are still being looked up. between 90 and 100, as first told by reporters who saw the ceremony. justly blamed for many which it is not guil \IDENTITY OF K. K. KLAN MEMBERS REVEALED BY PROHIB[TION SLEUTHS Two Westville Men Looking For Cock Fight Also Stumble Onto Ceremony -—State Official Is Member A state official, a New Haven insur- ance man, a former member of the | legislature and a guard officer were bérs of the Ku Klux Klan who par. ticipated in the mountain top in the light of the flam- ing cross Saturday night, information obtained by two Westville men and two prohibition sleuth gtory which has just leaked ouf. former National among the mem- initiation on the according to , in a Thought it Was Cock Fight. According to the story, prohibition cars headed for the farm, on Round Hill, near scented a booze party and The two Westville big game, thought Their Cards Were No Good. The Westville men arrived at the klan meeting place, produced a roll of bills and offered to buy their way in. The sentinel told them it was a Moose initiation. one said it was a Masonic initiation, upon which the other man replied, I'm a Mason. shirt showed evidence that a bullet|jn, ““Well, I'm a Moose,” sgid pf the men. The sentinel then “Well, But they did not get Seeing the trouble the men were detectives sneaked and came Got Their Numbers, Investigation revealed the fact that were owned by a state former National Guard othe According to the story there were instead of 250, Speculation as to whether or not there is a branch in New Britain is rife, certain there never has been a move- ment to do any recruiting here. but so far as any one can as- Information Lacking. That the organization may be un- things for . and that it when is the one Ward used himself in the hands of the authorities. Last night Ward was asked where he had met Peters but -he declined to He was annoyed by a ques- he said. may not be an anti-Catholic or anti- Neither the gun said by Ward t°‘any particular race of people is felt have been used by Peters was found | was discovered nor|who feel that it is simply a modifica- by many. There are men in the city tion, or rather an exaggeration, of various kinds of law and order so- cieties which the country has had at various times in its history. These people feel that some lynchings, tar and feathering stunts, etc, may not have been done by the organization at all, pointing out the apparent ease with which anyone can wrap up in a bed sheet; put a pillow over his head, The authorities are said to be doing everying in their power to locate the missing “Ross” and “Jack” but so far as can be learned,no description of the men or general alarm has been sent out. Keeps Car Under Cover When reporters asked Ward to be allowed to see the coupe he said he used on the death drive and which had a glass shattered by the bullet from Peters’ gun he refused. The re- quest followed the discovery that no one who found the body saw any glass in the road such as would he naturally supposed to follow the fight described by Ward. “The entire story, blackmail plot and all, must be told before there can ben any question of exonerating Mr. Ward,” said Dist. Attorney Weeks discussing the discrepancies in the story with the new discoveries. “Thus far we have only his unsupported word as to what brought about this killing."” Defense is Ready “We will face whatever charges the authorities may be disposed to make' said E. M. Rabenold, chief of counsel for young Ward. According to the authorities here the whole matter hinges primarily on the location of th emen ““Ross” and ‘Jack” and it became known today that Ward's father had pjoined in the search for the men through private investigators in an effort to clear up the mystery, growing around his son's story of the Killing. When you see fine linen, beautiful glass and handsome silverware in the dining room, you may wager that you will find Baker's Certified Flavoring Extracts in the pantry. At all good groceras. CRITICIZES EDISON Head of American Bankers' Associa- tion Calls Him Good Electrician But Poor Financier. Oklahoma City, Okla, May 24-— Thomas A. Edison was characterized as a "zood elactrician, but a very poor financier” in an address by Thomas B. McAdams, president of the Ameri- can Bankers' association before the convention of Oklahoma bankers' as- sociation here. Mr. McAdams referred to a state- ment which he said Mr. Edison had made to the effect that the United States should print vast amounts of paper money. He declared the idea | was unsound financially, and would lead to conditions here such as ex- ist in Russia and Germany which are flooded v.nh worthless paper money. ATT],‘""T AT SUICIDE. Lorenzo Martino, aged 38, of 479 Myrtle street, who was fined $20 and costs in police court on Monday morn- ing for wife beating, made an unsuc- cessful attempt at self destruction last night. He drank a quantity of medi- cated alcohol, and was taken to the New Britain General hospital at 9:30 o'clock for treatment It was stated at the hospital that his condition is not serious. Best coffee, 3 lbs. for $J. Russell Brothers.—advt. 1 mark it “K. K. K.” and sally forth to commit some depredation. Then there are others who contend that it is a blood-thirsty order, trying to dictate religlous convictions, wag- ing war on all Jews and having-as its aim the elimination of the This argument is met by others who point out that fake oaths alleged to represent the obligations of Masonic orders and Knights of Columbus have been circulated freely, unjust and un- founded though they were. negro. Literature in New Britain. Ku Klux Klan literature was re- celved by a New RBritaln man some time ago but when he made a search for it this morning, it had been dis- carded, When asked what it was all about he replied that he had been so busy he never had time to examin seriously and:was unaware of its n2- ture, May Be a Blufr. Many people feel that the organiza- tion, despite the veiled threats inferred by the story of a newspaperman who witnessed the ceremony Saturday, is simply a spectacular gathering of men who feel that they can in this man- ner handle law violations or near violations, which do not come under the jurisdiction of the courts. New London in the Open Among the cities which have been mentioned as having local chapters are Meriden and New London. Lit- tle is known of the Meriden chapter, although it is stated that no great effort has been made to conceal their local activities by members of the New London chapter. The latter chap- ter is said to have been started by naval officers and that there were 75 charter members. There has been no public display of white robes or hoods in.this city so far. \ . The Oath. Ageording to reports of those who altended the spectacular initiation those who took the oath promised to do everything in their power to de- fend the United States and the prin- ciples upon which it was founded They promised to defend the home of fellow Klansmen and to be klanish, constantly working to assist a fellow citizen in the invisible empire in every way. They swore to keep secret all that transpired at their conclaves and to make Known to no man the’de- crees and orders of the various of- ficers. They promised to be careful always as to whom they proposed for mem- bership in thé order, and to suggest no one with weak mind or character, They agreed always to:be chivalric and to' be protectors of womanhood. To this oath they subscribed in the name of' Jesus Christ. May Ask Legal Ruling So far as can be ascertained in Connecticut there has been no law violation of law by the organization. State police and State's Attorney Ar- non N. Alling, of New Haven, are without official knowledge of the cere- mony on top of the md&untain, and are at a loss to know what complaint could be made or charges brought in connection with the ceremony. It is likely that the United States attorney general will be asked to give an opinion. . MISCELLAN US SHOWER A miscellaneous shower was tender- ed Miss Katherine Dohm at the home of Mrs. Arthur T. Tuck of 17 Wake- field court last night. About 40 guests were present. Miss Dohm was the recipient of many useful and heauti- ful gifts in the form of cut glass, sil- verware and linen. A buffet lunch was served. Miss Dohm will hecome the. bride of Herman F. Leist of 91 Rockwell avenue on June 28th, at St. Peter's church, Best coffee, 3 lbs. for $1. Russell Brothers.—advt. SUED FOR $125. Concetta Armento, administrator of the estate of Peter Armento, has been named the defendant in an action brought by Michael Ginsberg of Hart- ford, who claims $125 damages for materials furnished. The papers were served by Constable Fred Winkle, who attached real estate at the corner.of Arch street and Webster Hill. The writ is returnable in the court of com- mon. pleas on the first Tuesday in LLANS Ho® water Sure Relief "ANS 25¢ and 75¢ Packages Everywhere COLOSSAL BRITISH LINER Outfitting Of English \Steamer “Ma- Jestic” (‘nsll;‘—lmrm‘sl Ocean Going Ship In The World. Southampton, Eng., May 24.— The outfitting of the liner Majestic, 56,000 tons, which made her maiden trip to New York this month was a colossal affalr and quite on a par with her size, which is the largest in the world. Seventeen tons of blankets, 18 miles of sheets, 10% miles of bed covers were being utilized for the sleeping apartments. For the dining rooms there were 19 miles of table cloths and 29,000 pieces of glassware, China and earthenware totalled 80,000 pieces. The electro-plate and cutlery con- sists of 50,000 pieces, with an extra 5,600 pleces for the French restau- rant. The crew of the ship will wear something like five and one-half miles of aprons during a passyge. MIS§ DEWEY'S RECEPTION. Miss Doris M. Dewey of Hartford, who has had a class in New Britain this winter will give her closing par- ty' and dance TFriday evening at 8 o'clock in Y. W. C. A. building. Ow- ing to the fact that this is the first vear of teaching in New Britain, Miss Dewey will enter a few of her Hart- ford pupils so her friends can have an idea of the work she is teaching. Miss Dewey has taught three years. Miss Dewey will also take part in the entertainment, dancing the eym- bal dance and the Magyar, a very difficult character dance, in costume. Miss Dewey has studied with Chalif, Vestorf-Serova, Baylls, C. & D. school and Madam Aurora in New York. She is also a member of the State Danc- ing Teachers’ club of Connecticut and has taught for them a number of times. Hills-Boulanger orchestra of Hartford, who are playing for the Hartford Courant Radio this week will furnish the music for the danc- ing after the entertainment. ) 400 NEW ENSIGNS, Washington, May 24—Commissions for all of the approximately 400 mid- shipmen in this year’s graduating class at the naval academy virtually were assured when the senate naval committee voted unanimously to rec- ommend confirmation of their nom- inations for ensigns sent to the gen- ate yesterday by President Harding. DANCE HIT OF THE YEAR STUMBLING Paul Whiteman and His Orchestra Victor Record No. 15809 .... 75¢ HENRY MORANS 385 Main Bt. O igsite Myrtle Bt. The Thrifty Citizen Who Caught the Plugged Nickel R. BROWN had swallowed his lunch and had paid his bill. Cautiously he counted his change. “Here!” he said, sharply, “Take back this plugged nickel and give me a good one!” Mr. Brown walked proudly out. They couldn’t fool old Brown. But old Brown had fooled himself. Brown’s day was heavy and dull. He lacked “pep.” There was a mid-afternoon drowsy spell when he needed to be awake—the direct and natural result of heavy,starchy breakfasts and lunches, taken on faith and without question as to value—just because the food looked and tasted like food. P4 Thousands of shrewd busi- ness men who count their change, take their food for grgnted. That's what builds up the sanitarium business, and puts the tired “all-done” feeling in- to the mid-afternoon of a bus- iness day. Grape-Nuts is a scientific food whose delicious, appetiz- ing flavor and crispness are an introduction to well-bal- anced nourishment—a nour-~ ishment easily and quickly assimilated, so that body, brain and nérves are well fed and kept free of the stored-up poisons left by so many ill- selected foods. Served with cream or good milk, Grape-Nuts is a com- plete food, always ready, al- ways a delight to the taste— and always a safe selection for the man who thinks his stomach is entitled to some of the same protection he gives to his pocket. Grape-Nuts—the Body Builder “There’s a Reason”’ Made by Postum Cereal Company, Inc., Battle éreek, Mich. “Pont nedlect f your EYES,EARS, NOSE and TH*'I‘!OAT 1t is folly not to have on hand antisephc nose, throat and eye washes, so as to stop an infection be- fore it gets a strong grip on you. Come in and let us supply you NOW with the necessary preventatives, Prevention is easier than cure. We give SERVICE as well as quality, and we keep the PRICE down as low as possible. Come to US for it. The Dickinson Drug Co 169-171 MAIN STREET is regarded as unique in ecclesiastic lore. It is composed of pleces of glass collected from the ruins of churches and other public buildings destroyed or damaged during the war in Belgium, France and Italy. There are 700 fragments, one for each parishioner who served his col- ors, MEMORIAL WINDOW St. Paul's At Toronto Has Piece of War Relic For Every War Veteran Toronto, May 24.—A stained glass window in St. Paul's church, unveil- ed by Governor Gen. Byng to com- memorate men and wonjen of the parish who served in the World war, will tell you to install ARCOLA now! HE hasn't forgotten the discomfort of last winter—the cold rooms and the dirt that comes from a hot air furnace or stoves. She knows that winter things (coal, winter overcoats, etc.) always cost less in the Spring. ARCOLA also costs less this month; NOW, than ever before in its history. Make a profit on your foresight. Don’t wait for the rush in the Fall. 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