New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 24, 1928, Page 3

7 VR LS ROBBES Unerring Marksmanship Two to Deaths New York, Dec. 24 UM—Peter Cadone, a Brookiyn manufacturing: chemist, who is slso an expert pistel shot, was the recipient of hundreds of - congratulatery messages today for killing two of four armed men who attempted to hold up a poker gume oarly Sunday morning in the home of a friend. Cardone, who was shot through the .arm during a gun battle in which fourteen shots were exchang- ed, was more concerned than elat. ed, howsver, because two innecent bystanders were also killed, Polica Commissioner Whalen per sonally congratulated Cardone, say- ing that the city peeded more men with courage and marksmanship to ahoot when assaulted by thuga Ten men were engrossed ‘n the poker game at the home of Fred Cardone in Brooklyn, when the four armed men appeared and ordered them to hold up their hands. One of the {ntruders kicked Car- done on the shin when he failed to obey and that angered him. Car. done, who held 8 police permit to|Marjorie Neipt, a young girl at ¢5 ' week ago Saturday. carry a revelver, drew his weapon and began firing. ‘Two of the bandits, identified lat or as Pasquale Belmonte and Eman- uel Frasca, were dropped by Cary done’s uperring aim, shot through the forehead, Meanwhile, during | the general melee, Rocco Massia. a chauffeur, who was an onlooker was killed by a shot from one of the robbera, while Nicholas Sulzone, one of the players, was killed when e jumped from a window. ‘The other twe hold-up men fled after their comrades had been kill- QUARTER MILLION LETTERS RECEIVED (Continued from Firet Page) during the day. But pleaty of pack- ages will come in late this afternoon and this evening, it Is expected, and unless by specia! delivery, there will be no way for the addremsees to get them before Wednesday. ‘There are.10 trucks and 25 extra helpers now distributing mall throughout the city. Mail men are taking heavy packages and leaving| them at relay stations, thus actually carrying more than their normal capacity. Some of them are re. celving help. In the Belvidere section the mail man reports that Miss NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1928 Griswold street, helps him every day ) by accompanying him on his route and aiding in the distribution of mail to residents in the vicinity, Tomorrow everything will be clos- ed up tight at the post office. There wil be no deliveries, no dispatches| except those which must go 365 days in the year, all windows will be closed and the mail men, clerks, carriers, and everybody from post- master to janitor will remain at home, the post office forgotten and nothing to think of but a Merry Christmas. | WILL TRY 70 REMOVE TOY FROM THROAT Child Swallows Motorcycle—Can | Breathe But Unable to Eat | Anything. ; Cineinnati, Dec. 24 (P—With | Frank Brooks 18 months old Asco, | W. Va,, baby in & “much improved” condition, hospital officials today said the resumption of an attempt to remove a toy from his throat would depend entirely on the child's | condition. ‘The youngstar was brought here Friday night from Bluefield, W. Va., where physicians said a throat spe cialist would be needed to remove the toy motorcycle with a tiny man on it, which the child swallowed a | ‘The toy came in a box of popcorn the ehild had been given. Physicians said the child appar ently had little difficulty in breath. ing, but it is impossible for him to eat. The only nourishment he has had since he swallowed the toy is small amounts of milk given through a tube. While the ¢hild remained 12 a esrious condition, physiclans ippar- |began with morning church scrvi ently felt there was a good chance |Then he was luncheon host at United States embassy with Amt sador Morgan to President Washi ton Luis and later at the re the Brazilian president he the Jockey club race track where the usual Sunday afternoon races were held. The appeal was made to Mr. Ioo- | ver that thousands of workmen und | others accustomed to go to the s on their only holiday of the w would be unable to see him unles he consented to visit the track. On race was named the Hoover sweep- stakes. President Luis escorted Mr., Hoover. | Band Plays | Preceding the farewell lunchecon the Brasilian military band of 120 pieces, uniformed in white, crimson | and gold, and with plumed brass helmets, drew up before the em- bassy and played the Star Span | Banrer. The band from the U stationed inside the HAOVERS THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS (Continued from First Pag of performing a successful operation to save the boy's life. Loss of Control Cause of Accident New Haven, Dec. 24 UP ~ Ray mond Verwholt of Short Beach Princeton student whose machine struck another containing several high schoel students early Saturday morning, tod police today that his car got out of control, causing the accident in ‘which Lincoln Maher 17, lost his life. According to Verwholt, he was traveling behind the other car and attempted to pass. As he did so, his car strusk something in the rvoad and skidded into the left curbing and then back Into the machine in which Maher was a passenger. Both cars bverturned. Verwholt's story clears George | Fahy, driver of the other car, of any | grounds, played the Braziliuu responsibility in connection with th accident. tional anthem, as President came to the entranee of the —_——— bassy. He was escorted b READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS |and lancers and their swo FOR BEST RESULTS I helmets flashed in the tre Luts summer sun as their pennants whip ped in the breezq Ctuh to say a final word of farew hefore the ship sailed north for Key West, Fla. 'Insurance Company BUILT BY CUSTOMER DEMAND-DEVELOPED BY CUSTOMER CONFIDENCE THANKS TO YOU ... A WONDERFUL RECORD A WONDERFUL YEAR BY THE WONDER STORE OF NEW ENGLAND Pafair » " We bring 1928 to a close with an unpreced~nted record in volume and in the number of people we have served. B We look forward to still greater accomplishments in 1929. ¥ All institutions are measured by their service to the com- munity. . L LT TR T R T B S e T Rt T e " The Fair has become great because its service is great, and its qrowth and prestige are in direct proportion to the service it renders. * With a volume of business far bevond that of any store of its type in all New England, the Fair has gained and held its army of thousands of customers—because it has never be- trayed their confidence. We sincerely wish Happy New Year. 7 fait? THE WONDER STORE OF NEW ENGLAND you all a Merry Christmas and a Bright, o HTINPIYATA Later President [Ais went to th ¥ now blocks Would Aid Poor P N rk, N. J., Dec. 24 (®- on, informed the EE ers, today that ti 1 Insurance company, st and reasonabl peli ich One tion | contain the of providing model apartmen “Tuag The Day Before Christmas” and all over the house” there was much wondering where the money was coming from to buy several additional presents that (unexpectedly) just had to be given. , Then mother said “Next year will be dif- ferent, for everyone in this house is going to join the Christmas Savings Club at the New Britain National Bank and that will put a stop to worrying about money for Christmas. We recommend the Club plan to you as one of the most helpful facilities we have devel- oped in 68 years’ service to the community. *New Britain’s First Christmas Savings Club” NEW BRITAIN NATIONAL BANK Open on Chrictmas Eve 7t0 8 TR Manager in Your Neighborhood Extends to You —The— SEASON'’S GREETINGS THE REAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC ot Northfield, Vt., Has Another Big Fife Northfield, Vt. Dee. 24 (UP) = destroyed two wooden businggs valued at approximatély ;375,000 here yesterday. Firemen were handicapped by & k of pumping facilities and be- e arrival of aid from Megt- he buildings had collapsed: of the town's two reservalis. ing 250,000 galions of water, |was emptied in fighting the blase. *