New Britain Herald Newspaper, July 5, 1927, Page 11

LONE ENSIGN IN . ARING CAPTURE Single Handed, He Seizes Ship and Crew of 2 New York, July 5 M—A 27-year- old ensign of the Coast Guard, who almoe* single-handed captured a rum ship with a $500,000 cargo and a crew of 22, today was hailed as the greatest individual hero in the gov- ernment’s war against rum. Charles Duke, armed with a rifle containing only three cartridges, leaped from a small coast guard pa- trol boat to the deck of the liquor running craft, bowled over a sailor *hs sought to stop him and then held oft the crew for three hours until help arrived. The capture occurred almost in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty after the craft, the “Econom had slipped through the cordon of 18 coast guard boats guarding.the nar- rows. Duke was in charge of a 30-foot cutter with a crew of three when he spied the rum ship near Quarantine. Despite a 40-mile gale the small craft quickly overhauled the larger boat which showed but two dim lights as it sped toward the Jersey shore. Commands to halt unheeded two shots were then fired across its bow by the patrol boat, but the ship kept on. The patrol boat finally drew along- side and Ensign Duke spran aboarl. A sallor who barred the way was sent sprawling with a blow from the butt of the ensign’s rifle. ‘Where the patrol boat's gun had failed Duke's exhibition of bluff and bravado succeeded. When the helms- man refused to obey a command to halt, Duke shouted to his men who were keeping the coast guard boat alongside: “Turn the machine gun on this gang if they don't bring this ship up at once.” The coast guard boat carried no machine gun but Duke's threat suc- ceeded. The ship was swung about s0 sharply that she ran onto a mud- bank between Bedloe's Island Greenville, N. J. Then, with another of his crew, Ensign Tuke herded the rum-run- ning crew below decks, while he or- dered the remaining two to set out for aid. For three hours the ensign sat on guard with his rifle across his kne Finally two larger patrol boats reached the steamer and took over | the prize and its crew while Duke returned to the base to get his first sleep in 26 hours. Inspection of the vessel was to reveal a cargo of 160,000 gallol of alcohol, vafued at bootleg prices at ab Officia steame: She cleared Antwerp with her present cargo con- signed to the British West Indie they said, but stopped in Halifz took on a Nova Scotian crew after clearing had her name c for the entry to New York. Duke was a reporter on the Wa ington Star when he joined the Coast | Guard two years ago. He is six feet tall, h=s black hair and eyes and a soft southern drawl. The Greypoint or “Economy” is a steel screw steamer of 793 tons and was owned by Kirkwood Line, Ltd., { Belfast, HAVE WEE Members of tional church ciety held a » PARTY Congrega- People’s so- at Silver D HOUS First Young louse party ESTABLISHED 1859 [“WHERE ECONOMY RULES"| Milk | have four chilren, W | Verna and | | { were reported. - beach, Milford, over the week-end and holiday. Those who were in the party were the Misses Jean Troop, Nancy Doane, Margaret Boardman, Grace Boarcman, Gertrude Gibney, Marjorie Gibney, Virginia Gibney, and Florence Tomkins; Arthur Tom . kins, Robert Booth, Warren Brain- erd, William Haswell, Gustave Carl- son, Kermet Parker Leon Bradley, Frederick Schmalz, Earl Scott, Les- lie Hartung, Euclid Hartung, Fran- cis Traver and Mr. and Mrs. Morton H. Gibney. BRISTOL MERCHANT DIES White, Since 1883, Passes Away at Hos- pital After Pneumonia Attack.¢ Jesse M. 81, in Business Bristol, July 5—Jesse M. White, 81, one of the oldest merchants of this city, died in the Bristol hospital | today of pneumonia and complica- tions following an illness of one week. He was born in Maine in 1846, moving to Winsted when a young man. He came to Bristol in 1883 and set up a hardware, tinning and stone business. He leaves a ter. Funeral services will be Thursday aftcrnoor. MARRIED FOR 14 YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Lewis A. Lockwood | of 72 Elm street celebrated the 14th wedding anniversary Saturday eve- ning at their home. They were mar- ried on July 3, 1213, in this city by the late Rev. Fred Kaisil. y Jr and Mr: beautifu and Helen. ' Mr. Lockwood received many BERLIN NEWS (Continued from Page Seven) according to Berlin police offic Inmpite of thay, fact, no arrests were | made and no accidents were report- xcellent record attesting to ncy ot the Berlin police state officers in keeping cars moving in an orderly manner. npike was well travelled day but at out 5 ons took a 1p and a stead :d in both di eral hours. The off until late in the ev The Fourth is Q The Fourth of July ¥ Berlin. Even the youns :em to have th est in fireworks. While th noise, it didn’t come up to that of past yea No serious from the ca stream of c: ctions for sev- rs were busy s quiet in sasualties resulting use of fireworks Dr. N ew Gris- wold stated that only amg to his attention, that of William War- 2 Kensington youngster, who s burned on the hand by powder. T. C. Hodgson of Berlin re- one W Dr. They decided | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1927. ported that nothing of moment oc- cufred. Ritchie Directs Traffic Officer William J. Ritchie was stationed’at Upsons’ Corner yester- day where he directed traffic throughout most of the day. For some time residents of Kensington have wanted an officer stationed at that peint, a dangerous one when traffic is heavy. It is expected that the officar will be assigned to that post each Sunday during.the sum- mer. Residents are Improved The condition of Mrs. James Corr of Kensington, who has been ill at her home for some time, was re- ported today as being very good. Mrs. James Fagan of Kensington was reported to have passed a com- fortable night at New Britaln Gen- eral hospital to which institution she is confined with {llness, Newton W. Baldwin, who is con- fined to his home in Blue Hills with illness, is reported as improved. Grange Meeting Tonight “Men's Night” will be observed at a mecting of Berlin Grange this eve- | ning. Horace Raymond is chairman of the committee in charge and the men promise tHat they will pres sent an exceilent program. Picnic is Enjoyed Members of the Kenton Hill club |enjoyed a picnic at the Mattabese sett Fishing club grounds on the shores of Hart’s pond yesterday. A “program of athletic events was fea- tured. East Berlin Items The Junior league of the Method- urch will hold a doughnut sale church all day tomorrow un-| o supervision of Mrs. A. L.| | tained triends and relatives at their | | home yesterday from Hartford, New | Haven, New Britain and other towns. | | In the evening a “dog roast” was en- |joyed followed later by a fireworks | display. Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Burgrean and | |son, Charles, will leave shortly for | Virginia where they will spend a| month's vacation with relatives. They will make the trip by motor. The new motor busses now in op- eration on the Berlin branch line are giving excellent service but com- plaints are being received about the dual-toned discordant whistle or orn that Is In the early orning hours and late In the eve- ning-this whistle destroys sleep. A | | dual toned whistle with a harmoni- | ous effect could be endured but the present one is described as “terrible” | by the women folk Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Read and fam- ily spent the Fourth as the guests {of Mrs. E. G. Hazelwood of West 6 | Cromwell. The Knights of Pythias will meet this evening at their rooms in Com- | | munity hall at 8 o'clock. ! The St. Gabriel's Episcopal church | Sunday school enjoved an outing| ‘S:tl\lrdJ,\ at the cotta «Mrs. R. O. Clark at Hotchkis Branford. The original | been to spend the day | used. The Bake Day Aid Notmerely a leavener for your baking—Rumford ismore t that—itnot only makes biscuits, muf. fins and cakes light, tender and of fine texture, but also adds real food value to them, and only Rumford does this. You can always depend on RUMFORD The Wholesome BAKING POWDER much but very the fashion That which seems to have sprung up every- where as a fashion, is rapidly assuming the proportions of a national habit based on knowledge and experience—the experience that it pays in the best sense of the word 3 PsG Soap Matche to deal with the A & P. VAN CAMP'S EVAPORATED THE WHITE DOUBLE TIPPED FULL COUNT more than TALL CANS 29 25" PKGS 23° Toilet Paper = 625" Sardines Campbelt's Beans 4 =29 BLUE PETER Fancy Norwegian in pure olive oil Grape Nuts Duz Rajah Sandwich Spread Salada Tea .\5 Brea STHE - GREAT. % 1b pkg %1b pkg 45°¢ GRANDMOTHER'S The real loaf for picnic sandwiches —it stays so fresh €& PACIFI 23¢ 329 pkg Isc s 22 23¢ 1oz 9@ pkg TEA €0. Point but at the last minute a tele- phone call was received that the bathing beach at that resort had been condemned and for a while there was indecision as to what would be done. R. O. Clark upon hearing of the situation invited the party to spend the day at his col-1 Delightfully Luzxurious and Serviceable for Summer Wear Dainty Lingerie of Rayon Lace trimmed che- mises, bloomersand step-ins in assorted pastel colors, cool, feminine and so reasonable. tage and the children had their pic-| nic there, Mrs. Clark being hostess for the day. | William Dennis and family of | Hartford spent the Fourth as the | guest of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Dennis of Wilcox avenue. | The Boys' club baseball team de- i 26 inches of lustrous rayon, which means ample length to meet even the shortest skirt. Mock fashioning. Rayon to the top, cotton toes and heels, the body of the foot is rayon. A smart dressy hose. Slight, almost indiscoverable irregularities, make this Knickers of mixed $ materials, sizes 8 to 16 years. Economical Shoes for Sports and Vacation Wear! low cost. Regular 5c Soap Assorted Toilet Soaps 6 .. 25¢ Popular Toilet Soaps TENNIS SHOES Boys’ and youths’ sizes, lace to toe with heavy rubber soles; serviceable shoes at Serviceuble. 2 Adds to the Capacity of Your Car Extension type, pendable and » For Vacation Time looking, vet so reasonable feated closely barely to 12 score. won every game pla year with th the contested Berlin Boys team in match team 1is now to be feared. Made of the well kno From the lightest, . briefest garments “e. for dancing, to those giving sub- stantial support for the most strenuously active woman. 25¢-50¢-51 Jin, exceptionally Ouwr Economy Price s Values Sel Equalled in Chil- dren’s Wear Bloomer Dresses Sizes 7 to 10 years. Laundering Will Not Harm Them Washable Play Suits Boys 3 to 8 will be better dressed for play in these The buttons are clamped on and pockets double stitched. OVERALLS $1.00 Made of strong denim— as heavy as canvas Waist, 44; length, 31 Sizes 34 to 4 Luggage sturdy, onable . $1 Sunday | Middle coming through with a 13 The local boys have | w d so far this| Our Regular 539¢ Number Women’s Crepe Bloomers and white. Economical for Summer Wear Women’s Muslin Slips Daintily trimmed slips of white mus- PR | Mrs. E. 1 | Benson. vn washenrede Made from Bar Steel “THOR™ [m—— Won't bend Won't break 25¢ Traveling Bags -$1 roomy, good For Economy’s Sake, Come to Grant’s W.T. GRANTCO. A SRS 283 - 287 MAIN ST., NEW BRITAIN, CON " For the First Picnic Vacuum Bottles Pint Size Eveready Bottles, keeps liquids hot or cold Economy — Value “Granco” Hand Soap For the mechanic and shop . 25¢ man. A 3-pound can .. al MMr. and Mrs. 8. M. Hazelwood or! d spent the Fourth with . Hazelwood of West Crom-‘ more than this low price. 19¢ yard. They’re Better and yet only — ‘dore Carns over the Fourth. Values to $10. Grant Has Long Been Known As Leader in Low Priced Yard Goods Assorted REMNANTS An assortment of remnants of ma- terials that usuaily are sold for much Values to 2Yc per yard The Most Popular of Sheer Goods Printed Voile 40-inch material in a good assortment of patterns. material worth $29¢ yd. Yard . Remnant lengths of 19¢ 59- UNION SUITS for discrimnating men Here you find quality at an Economy Price. A 72 x 80 count Nainsook gar- ment, athletic cut, with rip-pre- venting webbing in back. Better workmanship and roomier sizes than formerly available at —and consider the savings. New Materials and JFaotterns Men’s SHIRTS Men who know shirt values will The Chain Store’s Place: Because the Grant chain store stands for economy in mer- chandising it has taken a definite place in the business world. It has made lower prices poe- sible through reduced over~ head costs, simplified distriba- tion and efficient management, Shopping at Grant Chain Stores is Real Economy," COME AND SEE! Mrs. Richard Hulbert, Jr., of Ma. ple Hill visited Mr. and Mrs. Theo- | Wednesday morning millinery sale | Dr. Adolph Benson of New Haven |at Goldenblum’s, 600 Summer Hats Berlin boys but Sun-|spent the week-end Lere as the guest |at $1, $2, $3. day's game showed that the Berlin|of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sven|Main St. at Court St., New Britain.