New Britain Herald Newspaper, January 6, 1928, Page 19

NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1928, Washington next week and offer to pay all expenses of the democratic national convention it held here. The article sald a definite proffer of $125,000 will bemade as a proof of readiness to do business. The party will include Melvin A. Traylor, president of the First National bank, A. J. Cermak, president of the county board and probably Edward N. Hurley, former chairman of the United States shipping board. tended to be weaklings, boys who |blance between the two men, so had not yet escaped from the afore.|much so that they were at first taken mentioned apron strings. for brothers. “The Silver Cord” will be present- % fas B Sl venlest Poison Almost Fatal ed tonight and tomorrow night. A matinee will be given Saturday. To Rochester Man New York, Jan. 6 (®—Frederick MENTAL DISEASES today was found unconscious from poisoning on a Brooklyn subway Believes Clinic Would Be of Advantage in This Gty platform. He was taken to a hos-| The plan would be to hold the pital in a serious condition. An un- | convention in Chicago's Coliseum, sealed letter in his pocket asked |which has a seating capacity of more that his aunt, Mrs. William Burke, | than 10,000, “Many people show an amazing ignorance of hospitals for mental disease,” sald Dr. Roy L. Leak, su- perintendent of the Connecticut at Dorchester, be notified. It read: “I am a veteran of the World War. T served with the Canadian army. I am without a job, hungry, | have no money and am lonely and tional Safety Council estimated on state hospital at Middletown, in an address to the Y. M. C. A. Bible class last evening. Explaining his statement, he said that within the past three years a visitor at the blue.” Chicago to Make reports from 110 cities. The num- ber was an increase of approximate- Middletown institution asked to be shown the padded cell. “In my 30 Bid for Convention |, ve: Tons. Chicago, Jan. 6 (UP)—The Chi- e e T T SR s years' experience in this kind of work T have never seen a padded cell cago Tribune today said George E. in any well conducted institution ex- Brennan, democratic national com- mitteeman from Illinois, will head a cept in police stations, where they are used for detention purposes,” he “THE WVER CORD" By SIDNEY HOWARD LAURA HOPE CREWS nagement. J(gi:: CROMWELL = { i ' s _.ln‘- Wi - ANG v s Y 5 g s z § Unless otherwiss indicated, theatrical Betices aad reviews In ‘this columa are written by press agencies for the Tespective smussment company. DRESS PARADE—LYCEUM (By Hoersld Reviewsr) For the thrill of your life, for &| gtarting this Saturday for four | Theatergoers of Hartford and: vi- £00d hearty laugh, don't miss “The |qays the feature picture will be [cinity had an opportunity last night Gorilla” the season's greatest mys- | “Dreny Parade,” a West Polnt pic- of seeing the first time at Par- tery play at the Capitol today and 'ture in which William Boyd plays [sons' theater, the New York Theater Saturday. It is the top attraction of [the starririg role, dedicated (Guild success of last season, “The a double feature program and was | (o the cadets and officers of the U. |Silver Cord.” by Sldney Howard, well recelved by a large audlence | g Military academy. with Laura Hope Crews in the feat- yesterday who liked fits entertaln- ured mother role. ment very much. It is called a comedy-drama but it Charlie Murray and Fred Kelsey |1s mostly comedy although sprinkled are the featured stars in “The Goril- |here and there are heart throbs and 1a” and are cast as Mulligan and |sulps. Mothers whose sons have re- Garrity, two dumb detectives who icently entered the state of matri- try to unravel the mystery much to mony would do well to see it. New the mirth of all. daughters-in-law might also attend The companion feature offers Vir- to their edification and learn that ginia Valli in “Ladies Must Dress," what they construe as selfishness on a comedy drama with a fine story. the part of their husband's mothers Beginning Sunday night, for four is, after all, based on mother love. “THE GORILIA"” AT CAPITOL 24,000 KILLED BY AUTOS Chicago, Jan. 6 (UP)—Twenty- four thousand persons were killed in | the United States in 1927 by auto- . |mobiles and motorcycles, the Na- party of Chicagoans who will go to Mat. 10-15-25, Eve. 15-25-35. @ays the Capitol will offer the first big photoplay hit of 1928, “West Point” with Willlam Haines and | Joan Crawford featured. ,‘ e is something to be said for both sides even though the atory and the direction of the play are |almed at the mother who tries to replied. tion now has 2,880 patients. He sald the Middletown insMtu- In ad- dition it has more than 500 em- ployes. He told about the causes of mental disease and said psychia- trists today do not use the word “insanity.” He denounced In emphatis termh the person who invites the mental- ly sick patient “for a ride to see |keep her apron strings strongly at- tached to her boys after they leave the family rooftree to start life with the girls they l.ave selected for their partners in this business of marriage. Mrs. Phelps has two boys who have grown up. For years she has been a widow and has devoted her- self almost exclusively to the bring- [Aunt Jane, or a visit to Sister Nora,” ing up of her lads and to planning [takes him in an institution and thelr futures. Her affection has be- leaves it to the authorities there to come an obsession. Bhe cannot bring |explain what has happened. “Never herself to realize that her boys have ideceive the mentally sick. We must become men, one already married |gain their confidence before we can and the other engaged. When David |help them, and If they are deceiv-| brings home a “lady scientist” as his ed we cannot gain their confidence,” bride, she treats them both as chil- |Dr. Leak explained. dren and tries to upset their plans| He told his hearers that about 30 A - a they have made for thelr future, |per cent of the patients get well, || Wit CHARLIE MURRAY She nearly creates a rift in their (and many others would if their cases FRED KE atlon of the co-operation they gve |y, pineps by her absurdities. She |were treated early cnough. He de- — = Director Donald Crisp in the NIming |o100" interteres with the love affairs |scribed the varlous phases of the Co-Feature of this story of cadet life, Which Was | o0 por son, Robert, and, through 'mentally sick and thelr causes. e produced entirely on the grounds of | yeinghness, her unwillingness to let| Speaking of the proposed mental L the govesnment academy. him work out his own destiny, suc- |clinic in New Britain, Dr. Leak ex- DRESS” ceeds in having him break off his|plained that if a room is granted at S engagement. the New Britain General hospital, The character of Mrs. Phelps was |he will send a physician and a men- | portrayed by Miss Crews with no tal hygienist or social welfare work- little amusement. She was the per- jer here once a month or once in | sonification of the mother whose two weeks to examine patients and | JOAN CcRAW blind love is an obstruction on the give proper advice. Many cases | a story based on the life of !track of her sons’ happiness. Her never need go any farther if ac-| a cadet at the world famous little grimaces, mannerisms, sup- ‘corded this service, he explained. U. 8. Military Academy but pressed thoughts which run contrary | Most of the cases in this type of a ¥et so full of action, so ef- to the ideas of her daughter-in-law, |clinic consist of backward school fervescing with humor, so her tears and her smelling salts, all ichildren and those who have a pe- filled with heart interest, fo combined to make a delightful inter- |culiar twist to their nature, such as deserves to win your com- pretation of the role. The audience !inferiority complex, etc. He said mendation! last evening frequently expressed its [the state health department will aid It's The First Real Big |appreciation of Miss Crews' art. in this work. | Photoplay Hit of 1928 Miss Allen and Miss Simpson dis-| Dr. Leak was accompanied here | and shown at our regular charged burdensome responsibilities by Dr. Waterman, also of Middle- | 1 with true regard for their roles. Miss town, whom he introduced as his Allen was remarkably fine in the double. There is a striking resem- third ‘act when she spoke her mind. Miss Simpson's chance came in tho | second act when her engagement to Robert was broken. The male parts, taken by Melvyn | Douglas and Jack Livesey, were nice- | . AT THE STRAND The Strand this weck offers one of the most entertaining bills shown at the local playhouse in some time, The screen feature, Esther Ralston! in “The Spotlight” won even more favor t! that stars previous suc- cemses, “Ten Modern Command- ments” and “Figures Don't Lie.” The vaudeville includes Vernon Rath- brun & Co. featuring the country's premier juvenile saxophonist; Sully and Thomas; Hall Essley and Co.; Celin Weston and Three Orantos. OFFICERS’ SCHOOL OPENS AT GAPITOL American Legion Auxiliary Plans Conlerence Bristol, Jan. 6 (M—School and conference for ofiicers and members of the American Leglon auxiliary [ Lieut. L. H. Baker, athletic officer will be held at the Hartford Y. W.!of the coast guard destroyer force, C. A, beginning at 2 p. m. tomor- |said today the name has been adopt- row, ed in commemoration of the heroic Round table discussions will be services of the cutter Bear, Arctic led by Mrs. Ruth Pfennig, president, 'patrol ship recently placed out of Mrs. Ethel Panzer, Sr., Miss Evon commission. The coast guard acad- Broadhurst, treasurer and Mrs, Lil- |cmy here adopted a bear cub for & lian Wheeler, chaplain, . and Mrs. | mascot a year ago, but the nick- Mary Davidson, historian. name will now be applied to teams Mrs. Pfennig today sald that she | of the entire service. was greatly pleased with the way the units have grasped organization work throughout the state. At Christmas the first united pro- e e e tan! amited Pre: | partment, with the exception of the doing its share when every Connecti- | Ofticers, will be given an examina- cut veteran in a hospital outside as UO% Nkt weck by Detoctive Ser- e o 2 & . P ) k arge B Ry T T of the " policemen’s school. Chie |ly handled with exactly the proper the state 18 for about 550 veterans|Hart has had a notice read to thedegree of restraint. Complaint was and in private institutions in the | Policemen, advising that they devote [heard that they were not ‘*'strong™, state there are about 100, sufficlent time to preparing for the |enough. That, in its final '-nnlyull.! Mrs. Pfennig sald she did nof, be- | wasa compliment—they were in- lleve Allingtown hospital should have | been closed last fall making it ne- cessary to hospitalize Connecticut ¥ ¥ ethar men outside the state. i . RS S o In the fleld of child welfare with- | in 23 institutions 34 veterans' chil- | Ralstcn dren were visited during the Christ- | mas period and given things which appealed to them. Mrs. Pfennig also felt that the auxiliary will make a record for itself in 1928 in membership and in compliance with eight national cita- tions to come from Mrs, Walbridge, | national president. $10,000 Damage as Fire . Levels Tobacco Barn Thompsonville, Jan. 6 UP—Dam- age estimated at $10,000 was caused by a fire which destroyed a 6-acre tobacco shed and 8 acres of bundled leaf on the farm of Leon W. Neel- ans in the Wallop district near here carly this morning. A bucket bri- gade, formed by neighbors saved a nearby shed from destruction. Origin of the fire was unknown and the loss was partially covered by insurance. LYCEUM LAST TIMES TONIGHT $—GREAT FEATURES—2 Jack Holt SPIRIN To break a cold harmlessly and in a hurry try a Bayer Aspirin tablet. And for headache. The action of Aspi:lyn is very fiflm too, in cases of neuralgia, neuritis, even rheumatism and h’fllflfl And there’s no aiter effect; doctors give Aspirin to ch often infants, Whenever there’s pain, think of Aspirin, The genuine Bayer Aspirin has Bayer on the box and on cvery tablet. All druggists, with proven directions, Physicians prescribe Bayer Aspirin; it does NOT affect the heart Aspirin 1s the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture of Monoacetiescidestar of Galeytiosstd 2 Great Features Today and Sat. Greatest Mystery Play Ever! VEST POINT* at the CAPITOL Beginning SUNDAY This compliment was accorded by Pathe-De Mille officials in appreci- Coastguard Teams Take Name of “The Bears” New London, Jan. 6 UM—Coast guard athletic teams will be known as the “Bears’ 'in the future. WILLIAM HAINES TEST FOR POLICEMEN, Members of the regular police de- DANCING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at the NEWINGTON GRANGE IMPERIAL ORCHESTRA Always A Good Show TODAY The Star of “The Ten Commandments” “The Spotlight” —and— 5ACTS5 Headed By NALL ESSLEY and Company ATTENSHUN! VERNON RATHBURN & CO, Americu's Pre Handsome models of Suede, Broadcloth and Sport materials with Shawl Collars, Cuffs and fronts of excellent long-haired fur. TICKETS tor e Big Lions’ Frolic o 1e2s the ““Society Circus’’ SUNDAY BILLIE DOVE with NOAH BEERY GILBEKT ROLAND —tn— formerly from’2§ £0$30 “THE WRNING" The Stary of West Point. \ UNION LAUNDRY Plly(i‘lhi;“fi:ver “THE WISE WIE STARTS SATURDAY True Rtory of West Polm! Willium BOYD DRESS PARADLE BEGINNING JANUARY 7 at BERLIN GRANGE HALL Harmony Girls' Orchestra >ANCING SATURDAY NIGHT Rialto Ballroom INPERIAL ORCHESTRA Admission 56c Greatest Picture of WEST POINT —PALACE— —TODAY— Shirley Mavon, William Collier in “STRANDED” Co-Feature Al Wilson in “AIR PATROL" ~SATURDAY— 4 Acts of Vaudeville on the scroen “MILLION DOLLAR MYSTERY" Co-Feature Buddy Roosevelt in “RIDE 'EM HIGH” and a Chapter of New Serfal. PARSONS' Hartford THURS, FRI, SAT., JAN. &, 6, 7 Matinee Suturday The New York Thester Guild Seccess “THE SILVER CORD" By MDNEY HOWARD With LAURA HOPE CREWS and Srlendid - L SEATS NOW ON SALE Wt Jle., 80e. Plos tax. t Ron AN Tast Sewson in New York Other fur trimmed coats at $7.50, $12.00 and $15.00, Corresponding- 995 at the Capitol Theater Jan. 16th 58 West Main St. UNION LAUNDRY 266 Arch St. JIMMY’S QUALITY SMOK Opposite Burritt Hotel CONNECTICUT FURRIERS 70 West Main St CROWELL'S DRUG STORE West Main St PACKARD DRUG STORE Corner Arch and Walnut Sts. FRANK E. GOUDWIN 327 Main St N. E. MAG & SONS Main and East Main Sts. RACKLIFFE BROS. Park and Bigelow Sts. McCOY'’S MUSIC STORE 346 Main St ROGERS' BOWLING ALLEYS 80 Church St. AUTOMOTIVE SALES & SERVICE 248 Elm St, INFORMATION Concerning Tickets, Call 2056 “THE LOVE MART” A Story of 2 Soul On Sale FREE! A NEW 1928 CHEVROLET COACH Will be given away absolutely E The New Chevrolet 1o be given away will be displayed on the | stage at cach periormance nest i week. ANl Models of The New Chevrolet Now On Display at the PATTERSON-CHEVROLET, Inc. 98 ARCH STREET ly reduced. DRESSES Of Georgettes, Canton Crepes, Satins, Jerseys, Twills and combinations. For street, afternoon and business wear; also exquisite party frocks. formerly upto $10 Other drcases at $3.79, $5.00 and $7.00 and $11.00. Correspondingly -redvced.