New Britain Herald Newspaper, December 4, 1928, Page 13

/"‘ m\ll = ll " ||I!In II“IIII‘ o Jml ‘ll’!i.l'““‘ 'lhlll Onlem otherwice tndicated. theatrica) sotices aad reviews 19 thI columd are 2N W prew agencier i the espertive emusement eompAR). PARSONS', HARTFORD The most notable theatrical event of many seasons will be the visit of the Mrs. Fiske Company to Parsons’ this Thursday for a half week, il Shakespeare’s merry comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” in which it comes direct from an enormously succesaful engagement at the Hollis street theater, Boston. “Much Ado” has been but seldom presented in re- cent years because of extreme dif- ficulty in casting the many exacting roles and Harrison Grey Kiske, who | made the present acting version and directed the production, spent many months in gathering together the fin- | cat artists on the English speaking stage who, in addition to often stellar success, were experienced in the sentation of Shakespearean plays. The result of these efforts was to bring together a most remarkabte company, including Mrs. Maclaren, Pedro de lm‘dob.l Charles Dalton, Betty Linley. Sydney Greenstreet, Dallas Welford, Geoftrey Wardwell, Charles War- burten, Virginia Phillips, Horace Pollock and others of note. FORT WAYNE IS LEADING AMERICAN COURT LEAGUE First Place Quintct May Meet Unex- pected Opposition in Game With Cleveland. New York, Dec. 4 (UP)—Vort Wayne is out in front in the Ameri- can Basketball but may meet unexpected opposition from the Cleveland five in tonight's game at VFort Wayne. Cleveland has been strengthened by the addition of Lopchick. Barry and Dehnert, formerly of the v York Celtics. Standing of the clubs, through December 3, follows: Team, Tort Wayne New York Itochester Cleveland I"aterson Trenton Trooklyn Chicago . The week's sc lwv]\llr !nl\m\s Tuesday, Cleveland at Fort Wayne; Wednesday, Cleveland at hicago, Paterson at New York; ‘Thursday, Brooklyn at Clevelan V'riday, Brooklyn at Cleveland, New York at Paterson; Saturday, Brook- Iyn at Rochester, New York at Pat- Will Speak on Africa At Me”hodlst Church Dr. Mark 8 Bradley of Hartford, who spent last winter in Africa, and whose party was the first white group to enter certain native vil- lages .will speak.at Trinity Metho- dist church Thursday evening. Dr. Bradley will take as his subject “Along African Frontiers.” He will be here under the auspices of the World Service commiftee. he ad- dress will he ilustrated with motion pictures of primitive African life, in- cluding views of the wild lifc of the Jjunglea. league, FIND MISSING CANOE New Bedford, Mass., Dec. 4 (®)— The green canoe in which Peter and Anthony Perry of Northbridge went duck hunting I¥riday from Yar- mouthport was picked up by a fish- ing schooner at 4 a. m. Saturday. The crew of the fisherman Elmer & did not know the significance ef their find until they put into Prov- incetown yesterday. Meanwhile the body of Peter Perry had been re- covered off Yarmouth. PARSONS TH[ATRE e DFC. 6-7-8—MAT. SAT. America’s Foremost Dramstic Organization THE MRS. FISKE COMPANY in Shakespeare's Comedy “MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING with MRS. FISKE TAN MACLAREN PEDRO DE CORDOS SVDNEY GREENSTREET BETTY LINLEY WALLAS WILFORD CHARLES DALTON GEOFFREY WARDWELL CHARLES WARBURTO HORACE POLLOCK and many ofler arfists (Direction of Harrivon Grey Liske) Prices: Eves. Orch. §3; Bale. $2.00, $2.00, $1.50; Fam. Cir. $1.00; Gallery e.; Sat. Mat. prices sume as eves. Yomdar, Teruter, Wedncrday Pt SHUBERT Presents Summouss Kves. 1.00, ll.l'. $1.00; Vi MAT. Orch. $1.50; Fam. Cir. 5e. 8 BY We are in the market for hides, skins, wool pelts and all kinds of raw fur in the season. We pay the highest cash prices for san New. Britain Hide & Tallow Co. Rear 70 John St. Tel. 4355 New Britain, Conn. !that are both easy to look at GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD If, as the season progresses at the New Grand theater, Hartford, & bet- ter show than “Stolen Sweets” comes along it will have to be one of ex- traordinary value as far as enter- taining reatures are concerned. “Stolen Sweets, which opened = week's engugement at “Hartford laugh center” last night before an appreciative audicnce boasts every- thing a successful burlesque hit should have, clever dancing, tuneful singing, laughable humor and last but not least an array of pretty Firls and talented in the extreme, Then too the | backgrounds employed in the staging | of “Stolen Sweets" offered more than is generally executed by the blase theatergoer. The scenie effects pre- sented last night had for high spots, | “Apple Blossom Time,” an intrigu- | | er he would pr (men in i ing scene, “Cottonland,” in which a sunflower ballet occupies the lime- light, “Chinese Jazz" a bit that fair- ly sparkled with Oriental settings and “The Temptation Chorus,” the lust namied ensemble being led by LaJude in her East Indian dance creation, a financial sinuous bit of unusual dancing that calls for en- core after encor QUIGLEY CHARGES POLITIGIANS RULE (Continued from First Page) the possibility of a man being ap- ' pointed to cither department who | has not displayed to the satisfaction | of the hoards his ability to read and ' write, in spite of statements to the contrary, ured the commit- | toe t I knowledge and | ability with some degrec of thoroughness. Asked the direct question of wheth- er to have the pres- Nt system of appointments contin- ued or be bound by the charter to seleet from among the five highest amination certified to vice commission, the rman chose the latter by all mean nd expressed a be- lief that the police commissioners would share that view. Vormer Mayor Quigley brought the proposal before the revision committee and recommended its adoption, calling attention to its suc- cessful operation in other yea Councilman John 15 Helmberg questioned its efficiency. He insisted that the latitude given boards under the system makes it possible for a man who is highest to fail of ap- pointment and a man of much lower grade he favored. Hall and Quigles in Tilt Tn the expressed opinion of Ser: ator 13dward 1% Hall, who was elect- ed chairman of the committee at the opening of the meeting. the commissioners would do better to rely on the chiefs of the twe de- partments for adviee than to de- pend on a written examination. “I don't believe it,”" cut in Quigley. “Well, T believe it, because T know it's 50.” Senator Hall anxwered look- ing over his shoulder at Mr. Quigley who occupied a seat behind him. The former mayor shot back: “Well, T don't believe it, because 1 know it's not so!" “Rings" of favored fow exist and those in the “ring" are recommend- ed for promotions. Quigley charged, drawing circles with his fingers as he talked. Alderman John F. Maerz, a mem- ber of the last civil service commis- sion, came out in favor of the plan explaining that, if nothing more, it caused the firemen to study. When Alderman D. L. Nair asked why the plan was dropped Mr. Quigley responded. by fi a Mr. tie: Quigley Reports Wire Pulling Hartford's Laugh Center MUTUAL BURLESQUE All Week at 2:13—8:15 OF SHOWS! STOLEN SWEETS' With An Alluring Chorus and 12 Principals —~HARTFORD— NOW PLAYING GALA ALL-TALKING PROGRAM Headed By Geo. M. Cohan’s Great Stage Play RICHARD BENNETT Doris Kenyon Bob McWade of cach applicant is gone into | by the “Poli- | Going further into the claim of NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1928. political operations in the depart- ment under the existing scheme, Mr. Quigley said the recent vacancy in the ranks of fire department officers brought to his office not less than 20 men interested in the lieutenancy who sought to bave him prevall upon the mayor and the commis- sioners in their interests. Attorney Thomas F. McDonough agreed with the ex-mayor, having had similar experience with candi- dates for promotion to the job fill- ed less than two weeks ago. “To- day the firemen regard it to be a question of pulling political wires, rather than proving ability, The system is bad and the morale of the department is being broken. 1 saw the firemen in the winter of 1927 fighting a fire and recognized that something was lacking. When I asked one of them what was th2 trouble, he answered: ‘If the pec- ple of New Britain knew what is going on in the fire department, there would be a blow-up.' Th2 lnmmhmom-rs un( stop it, but civil service can.” W. Christ Explains Nlnd Mr. Christ at this point made known his objection and his inten- tion to oppose the plan, asserting that there are a good many reasons |for his - 4. He reminded his aurlitors that the departments must be maintained along semi-military lines, and expressed & conviction that it would be unwise and unfor- tunate to divide responsibility be- tween the boards and another group. Admitting that some of the appoint- ments made since civil service was dropped are mot the veir best. he called attention to tne Ease ith which boards can slide out of simi- lar situations by claiming that civil (service tied them down to unfortun- late selections. Under the ecxisting method the city has some one to ishoot at and it certainly does take advantage of the fact, the next sen- ator said. He cited cases where real “smoke-caters” and men of cool heads and judgment were stopped from promotion because they could not show their ability with pencil and paper, Called Old System Rotten Mr. Lang. who served on both hoards, made rather indignant replv |to some of the claims advanced dur- ing the meeting. “I am surprised to hear | gross exaggerations,” he said. will generally find that these men (who attack and criticize fire and | police commissioners, have a little pet of their own who didn’t get what he was after. Why not 'e honest about it? The civil service system was dropped because it was =so blamed rotten. Why. & man admit- {ted to me that he got 20 points in an examination that he never would {have nassed It he had not been ‘posted’ on the questions! There are plenty of college men now iInterfer- Ing with the work of practical men without bringing it inte the city government. T remember under Mr. Ouigley’s terms we had men hefors the heards and they were punished | for playing politics. Atiorney McDonough painted fo Police Sergeant Michasl 1. Flynn as the tyns of man civil service places in positions of trust. Sergeant Tlynn recelved the highest mark ever giv- {en a candidate for a mergeancy. Mayor Paonessa added a word in favor of civil service. saying that he would welcome its raturn. The po- lice and fire hoards would he re. aved af much unplessantnass if the plan were adopted. he opined Discussion ended at this point. te he resumed when a propased draft nf an amendment comen before the hoard. Pronoses Twa Extra Wards Stantay Uchalik Inquired whether thanht has heen given the question of dividing the fifth and six wards [ta ereate seventh and eihth wards, He pranosed that the Ahviding line be much as to make the Relvidere section a senarate district. and the tacality of Farmington avenue an- other, Other members of the' committee agracd fhat the present ward houn- daries were too great but they pro- nosed a voting precinct nlan as a «nbstitute to the new wards schem.. such isfactory. his object heing to handle the problem of voting. Tong discussion on the matter .of city audits brought out an unanimi- The Wonder Show! STRAND “You | Mr. Uchalik sald that this was sat. | question of whether a full time con- troller should te engaged or if out- in from time to time. Members of the committee who have had experience with audits en until the proposed amendments are submitted by the corporation | counsel. Extend City's Borrowing Power Chairman Hall expreased approval , allow the city to borrow funds in anticipation of collection of as- seasments levied. The city attempted to borrow under this plan last week. although the corporation counsel was convinced it was within the spirit of the charter. A communication was received from the garage commission asking that an amendment be made to al low that board to purchase all automotive equipment for all but the fire department. The argument was made that the city would proiit through collective buying. The communication was referred with the explanation that the point could be covered by ordinances without changing the charter. ; Mr. ‘Bengtson discussed the pos- sibllity of doing away with the off- vear election at which enc-half the common council is chosen. Tnterest in this election does not warrant its continuance. he averred. Mr. Quigley ‘green” condition which he admitted to be unlikely, yet possible. No action was taken, On the question of merging the park board and the municipal recreation commission, it was voted to have Chairman W. F. Mangan- of the former and Chairman James J. !hnu'h!on of the latter hoards pres- ent at the neat meeting, next Mon- day night. Would Censor School Bills A proposition which before several previous ecommittees again made its appearance when the school committee be required cither to submit its bills for ap- proval by the common council or levy its ¢wn taxes. This, he ex- plained. would make the school com- tax increases us it canses. Attorney McDonough and Mr. Quigley agreed that the public «hould be apprised of where the in- creases are coming, the latter telling |of Instances where he was blamed {for higher tax when the school board was at fault. Diccuasing ity finances, Mr. Quigley thrice repeated statement, which went unchallenged. that the city is rapidly approaching the fime rect taxation. Change fn Salaries Matthew J. Callahan. elected as secretary of the committec, was in- —PALACE— TODAY POLA NEGRI in “LOVES OF AN ACTRESS" Also “ANGELA MIA” Presented by the R Film FREE FREE The Arst 30 Indies coming Thurs- day wight will receive ane plere of vatmeal dishes, Will bo given mmay at 6100, TRLRSUAY “FORGOTTEN FACES” with CLIVE BROOK and MARY BRIAN Alse “OUT ALL NIGHT” with MARIAN NIXON o FRIDAY ONLY PATHE Preenty The Picture of Fic.ures “KING oF KINGS” TODAY and WED. 2:10—6:45 Vaudeville’s Sensational Offering! “A Night At Luna Park” SYLVIE CHESTER HALF MAN—HALF WOMAN AND A CONGRESS OF Living Freaks! AN DROYSEN SISTERS Glantesses SWEET MARIE Weighs 580 Pounds ALI BEY Hindu Wonder JACK HUBER Armiess Wonder MARIE DE VERE Lady Sword Swallower COLONEL CASPER Smallest Father n the Workl AND OTHERS! Harry Bne- “A Loose The McKennas Heer and Minctte “In the Alr” *lDA MAY SPARROW and CO. in ON THE “Kidding Cindercila” SCREEN Richard Barthelmess “Scarlet Seas” THURS.—FRL—SAT. Wrother of Howiini Mase of Mysters” has come | Mayer Paonessa recommended that | mittee take the onus for such of the when it must build achools out of di- | ty of sentiment that the preu-m‘nruclr‘d 1o peruse the charter and | scheme of having the work done by | take out all refcrences to salaries to & part-time controller is inadequate, |allow the committce to consider the and the discussion resolved on the| advisability of side accountants should be brought: while approval. only, is necessary in were agreed that the latter was the | xpecial appropriations over preferred plan. No action will be tak- | yefore the of a plan to amend the charter to! but found that it was not permissible | rointed to the danger of having all council members elected, a | | placing _all salaries | directly under the council. At pres- ent, some are under council control, others. A vote was passed to draft of an amendment ask for a to put all 000 voters for public ex- I pression. This came after it was de- cided that return of the city meeting |board or a similar agency was un-‘ wise. Mr. Christ estimated that not more than 10 per cent of the voters would take advantage of the opportunity. ' and Mr. Bengtson placed the per- centage as lower. Suggests Initiative Plan George V. Hamlin went on record as favoring initiative by which the clectors, or a specified number of | them, might any question financial or otherwise, to go befo the public for a vote. Mr. Hamlin several years ago, urzed such a plan on important projects. notably the war memorial, but found charter restrictions made it impossible, An objection to this was raised by Lereiey o TR e ol i sults of a small group being in a position to force an expensive eity election, Alderman J. Gustave Johnson fav- ored this plan and when it came to a vole, Mr. Christ alone voted *no.” The vote was merely on the question of whether the corporation counsel should be asked to draft a proposed amendment. canse The most expensive animal to keep in captivity is the walrus. The foad Lill of a full-grown wglrus would feed three clephants. New Britain CHICAGO 15 ON. PROATION NOW Police Shakeup and New State's Attorney Makes Dilierence Dee. ¢ ible boy, is on pro Chicago, "like an incor+ L tion today. John A. Swanson, new state's at- totney, and his staff of assistants were at their desks and the police force, shaken up and under a new chief, had its orders to purge the city of crime and vice. No Abrupt Action will be no abrupt action said as he was inducted Neither will there be ale activity on the part of the police, William F. Russcll, commis- sioner, said. Just a steady drive | planned against the forces of erime allied, as a grand jury has reported. with crooked politicians. Police captains will he chance to clean up their without orders o her than the dras- tic one they got when they took charge after a shake-up. “Give everybody a chance to do his duty,” was the tenor of a state ment issued by the new state’s at- torney. “In the gencral crime situation we will require alert *police work, swift and capable prosecution. avoid- ance of needless delays, and enforce- ment, where ap, licable, of the habitual crim'al act” Swanson There Swansen Proclaims It! “Marvelous!” NOW PLAYING THE NEW 8§ MORE DAY DEC. {-i1 BRITAIN MARKET CO. 8 MAIN ST PHONE 2485 MORNING SPLCIA[S 7 TO 12:30 Maxwell House COFFEE, Ib. . 49¢ | o, ... 35¢ | Best Pune LARD, ZIbs. A5 Fresh Cut HAMBURG, Ib. 29¢ 28¢ ALL DAY SPECIALS amb IUI(I'\ " 24¢ WEDGWOOD CREAMERY BUTTER, 2 Ib, PARKSDALE EGGS .......... -2 floz. 8%¢ Good lmk Oleo . Nucoa Nut Oleo . Gold Coin Oleo . First Prize Oleo . ROYAL LUNCH (‘RAEKERS ...T POST CORN FLAKES . 2 Ib. hox ;il? Confectionery Sugar . Royal Scarlet Peas . 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Loesch was prose cutor for the six special grand jur- ies that Investigated the April primary and the crime situ- ation in general, The commissioncrs also voted to repay public spirited citizens § 000 they expended for expenses ef Al the time the firsi jury was called {he commissioners refused funds, saying they believed the move was illegal. 30 Agents Another phase of the general cleanup that is under way is the ar- rival today of Afexander Jamic, new head of the special federal agents' squad. Thirty new agents have ben assigned to him and he is expect. to start work in a few days. He has announced he hopes to breaks up large tiquor conspiracics, thereby in | stead of United still we ster chief, States deputy o secking Al Capone. toduy to serve a gang: sub. Wholeszls was | bloody | | marsha's e |pocna for his first apucarapée be- tore a federal grand jury, He is wanted for questioning re- garding his alleged aicohol syndi- cate in Chicdgo Heights. 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