Source, Rutland Daily Herald--Feb. 18, 1929. Page 7. MERCHANTS ROW GAMBLING JOINT IS RAIDED BY SHERIFFS. Liquor, "Machines of Chance," Cards and Other Paraphernalia Seized ; Fred Snyder Arrested And to Appear in Court Today. Gaining entrance despite an elaborate system of bell alarms, sheriff's department officials Saturday afternoon uncovered on Rutland's principal street what they describe as one of the most elaborate gambling dens that has ever been operated here in many years. The establishment, which is located on the second floor of the building at 67 1/2 Merchants Row, had been in operation for more then six months, the authorities stated. Gambling machines, poker chips, tables, cards, and a considerable quantity of liquor were seized, when Sheriff Henry R. Adams and Deputy Sheriffs Almo B. Franzoni and David A. Baker swooped down upon the "joint" about 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. SNYDER IS ARRESTED. Fred A. Snyder of 76 Williams street, who was in charge of the establishment when the authorities arrived, was arrested. State's Attorney Lawrence C. Jones had been preparing to spring the trap upon the den for several weeks and late Saturday afternoon the sheriff's department, with all plans formulated, drove up to the entrance on Merchants Row, hurried to the second floor of the building and brust into the place. Snyder, who, the authorities say, was preparing for his Saturday night's clientele, was the only person in the rooms. An elaborate system of the bell alarms was found. Some of the bells were in operation when the men entered the place. ORDERED INTO COURT. The sheriff's searched the quarters thoroughly and found several gambling devices, besides many packs of cards and nearly a score of tables. A large quantity of sealed liquor, liquor seals and caps were also seized. Snyder, who was ordered to appear in City court this morning to answer to charges of possessing intoxicating liquor and running a gambling joint, stated that James Cox of State street, his son-in-law was the proprietor of the establishment, the authorities say. State's Attorney Jones said last night that he may arrest Cox, who is now in the hospital recovering from an operation, within a few days. He also stated that Snyder admitted the gambling den had been in operation for almost six months. Transcribed by, Joan H. Bixby