New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 7, 1929, Page 9

e lil- Warner Bros.' supreme triumph, Al Jolson in “The Jazs Singer.” on the Vitaphone, {s now at the Capl- tol theater. Jolson in his first mo- ‘on picture outclasses even his spec- fuacular record as a king of jazz. The “tory is that of a Jewish boy who N away from an orthodox home '3 conquer Broadway. At the pin- wle of success he is confronted with the problem of returning to ap- ar in the synagogue in place of 'is dying father or staying to win the lady and the praise of the world. oA/ Jols " i FWirnes e BLER, The &plendid cast is headed by May Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer and Otto Lederer, Al Cohn wrote the scenario. The play is based on Samson Raphaelson's suc- and directed, Vitaphone acts offer William Dem- d Mickey Bennett in “Papa’s on™ and Morrisscy and Miller ight Club.” Beginning Sunday for four days the Capitol will present Paramount” talking picture “Interference” with Clive Brook and Evelyn Brent fea- tured. RAMONA AT THE P, Funny things happen Holly- wood. When Inspiration Pictures and Edwin Carewe determined to make “Ramon: starring Dolores Del Rio in the title role, the ques- tion of who would play the part of “Allesandro,” the romantic Indian lover of the heroine in the story. IFor many days, Carewe, who di- reeted “Ramona,” which reaches the Palace tomorrow, searched for an actor to assume this ditficult role, His cameramen were busy making tests om morning until gundown. He never thought of Warner Baxter. When somebody mentioned Baxter, Carewe passed the thought away as he would a bothering fly. Of course not! Baxter was a handsome leading man—not an Indian type. The fastest and most hilarious comedy production of ihe new sea- son is Johnny Hines' latest First Na- tional picture, “The Wright Tdea," produced hy €. C. Burr, and show- ing this week at the Palace theater, GIRL “DIP" FOUND SLAIN IN PHILADELPHIA STREET Pickpocket's Body With Two Bullet LACE in Holes in He Thrown Out of Automobile. 7.—(M—Lying (n u deserted side Philadelphia, the Titleman, alleged Philadelphia, Feb. face downward street in south hody of Sophie «hoplifter and pickpocket, was found | today by two policemen on patrol. There were two bullet holes in the head of the pretty 24-year old girl and police helieve she an automobile and then thrown to the strect. Tn her possession were an expensive ring and pin and cas] The body was not identified until geveral hours after it was discovered., City detectives found that her ap- nd finger prints tallied of Sophic Titleman on | record in the rogue's gallery, Police were trying to learn which of the many addresses found in her possession was the correct one, so as to trace her movements last night. No motive was ascribed for the slay- ing. although robbe was clearly eliminated P with those 65 Garment Strike Pickets in Custody New York, Feh, T (P —Sixty-five sn and women members of the re- contly organized Needle Trade Workers' Industrial Union. which ealled a strike yesterday to draw kers from the International Garment Workers Union. ested today for mass pick- eting in the garment center, The strikers were rounded up by 100 patrolmen and taken to police stations where they were booked on charges of disorderly conduct. One man was charged with assault. Twelve persons who were arrested for littering the streets with circu- lars calling the strike had been pre- viously discharged in court. Strike leaders estimated 12,000 workers had left their jobs, but of- ficials of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union, which is aililiated with the American Feder- ation of Labor against the needles trades, id that less than 1,500 re- gponded to the strike call. m NEW PRIEST FOR OARVILLE Hartford, ¥Feb, 7 (M—Bishop Nilan has appointed Rev, Edward I’ Cur- yan at one time an assistant at St Patricks church. this city, to the pastorate in Oakville, un;llllmll Lnln -l.--lu was slain in | $95 in | e Il N .p AT THE STRAND As Lena Bmith, fought againat, stripped of her child and jailed, Esther Ralston has the strongest dramatic role of her screen career in Paramount's “The Case of Lena Smith,” which Josef von Sternberg directed and which the Strand the- ater is offering today, Friday and Baturday. In the vivid holiday costume of the peasant girl, Esther Ralston has dropped her dancing pumps for red leather boots, her ugnt-fitting eve- ning gowns for fifteen petticoats and her diamond necklaces for black and rose head shawls. In the Prater, the Coney Island of Vienna where she goes for adventure, Mis Ralston wears . this interesting costume. The vaudeville program is headed by Artie Kahn and his Recording Orchestra, ten kings of syncopation in a real noveli; entertainment. Other acts include Ralph Whitehead |in “Impressions”; Shgtey Devereaux and Co. in “Novelties of 1929"; John Barton and Co. in “The Man With- in”; and Fullmer and Wayne in “Songs of the Day.” Beginning Monday for three days the Btrand will offer the big musi- cal girlie show “Padlocks of 1929" with twenty-eight Broadway enter- tainers including eighteen fast step- ping little padlock: DOTY DESCRIBES FOREIGN LEGION Adventurer Delivers Thrilling Lecture on Life as Soldier Before an enthusiastic audience, Bennett J. Doty, author, lecturer and soldier, told an intensely grip- ping story of his life as a Legion- naire, engaged under the name of “Private Gilbert (dare” at a meeting of the Commonwealth club Jast eve- ning at the Elks' club. This noted soldier is but 28 years old and al- though he has lectured only six times previous to his talk here, he captivated the attention of the members of the club and held their interest as he related the many vieis. situdes of his adventurous exper- iunce in the French Foreign Legion. He was at one time the center of an international complication, when he was to be shot as a deserter from the ranks of the Foreign Legion. Mr. Doty from the outset of his speech made himself extremely popular with his listeners and in hiy tale, one of romance almost beyond description, he briefly told of his life as a member of “the strange: | body of fighting men in the world. | Doty found the French Legion a haven of colorful adventures, fugi- tives from justice and lost and brok- en men from all parts of the world. Private “Gilbert Clare” enlisted be- cause he found difficulties rising at home. He was not able to readjust himselt to the prevailing post-war conditions aftor serving his country well at 8t. Mihiel, the Argonne and other places. In June, 1925, he joined the Foreign Legion at Bor- deaux. He became a member of the famous contingent, vieme Compagnie” which was des- tined for a brilliant war record against the Druses in Syria. Five months after joining he received the Croix de Guerre for distinguished action under heavy fire. He could stand up under | Brewsome warfare but he could not stand the hard routine enacted from the Leglonnaires during peace time. He deserted. But after a series of harrowing escapades be and two other Legionnaires were captured, tried by court:martial and sentenced to be shot to death. Then France recalled his remarkable career as a soldier and that he had done his “bit” as in the World war, too. The threatening death sentence took the form of a decree of “eight ycars fm- | prisonment.” After serving nine months qf this penalty, there came 4 full pardon with reinstatement in {the Legion. Joyfully Doty rejoined his “buddies.” and applied once more for foreign scrvice. He was scheduled for service in Morocco, but word came that due to the ef- {forts of friends and authorities of the United States he was houorably mustered out of service. When asked last evening if he would like to do it over again, Mr. Doty replied, “Not on your life.” A curious incident in the history of the Ioreign Legion is that Napoleon 111 conceived the idea of setting up an empire in Mexico, with Maximilian as emperor and supporting the gov- ernment with French troops fn- cluding several battalions from the Foreign Legion. In 1930 the Legion will be 100 years old. It has fought in nearly all the wars of the Krench since 1830. The next meeting of onwealth club will be on March It is said that Dr. 8. Parkes Cadman will be the speaker. Dozen Autos Burn In Blaze at Saugus Saugus, Mass., Feb, 7 P—A gar- lage housing twelve automobiles was destroyed by fire today, with the damage estimated at $85,000. Al jof the cars were lost. Harold Atkinson, a chauffeur, was overcome by fumes and rescued from the floor of the blazing build- ing by John McLaughlin, Saugus fireman, The garage was owned by Benja- min Yanofsky. The origin of the blaze was not determined. the Com- REV. O'MEARA DEAD Greenwich, Feb. 7 (—Rev. Alexander O'Meara, rector of Paul's Episcopal church at Rl\er- ide for four years, died of heart failure this morning, aged 60. He had been in poor health since last spring. He leaves a widow and one son, Kenneth, aged 16, J. the | NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, PUBLIC GOLFLINKS 1S GIVEN SETBACK C. of C. and Givic Club Commit- toes Fail to Support It The expected delegations from the Chamber of Commerce and the civic clubs failed to put in appearance at the park board hearing before the board of finance and taxation last cvening, when the proposed $25,000 appropriation for a municipal golf course was discussed. Judge William F. Mangan, chairman of the park board, was embarrassed and frank- ly stated so. “I have been reading in the papers that the civic clubs have voted their approval of the project and that the. Chamber of Commerce had appeinted a committee to attend this meeting. Frankly I expected & little help,” he said. The members of the board did not commit themselves as to their prob- able action. Chairmgn Edward F. Hall commented after the meeting that with the present tax rate as it is, he did not see how it was going to be possible. “Since Mr. Stanley gave tlie land, why doesn’t some one else who can afford it, donate the golf course?” Mr. Hall asked. Public Works Budget The greater part of the evening was consumed by the board of pub- lic works. In the absence of Chair- man George Dobson, Engineer Philip A. Meriam appeared for the board. Mr. Meriam was kept busy for two hours explaining items in the budget. The board asks for $572,675, an increase from $311,657.3¢4 over the amount allowed last year, in the general appropriations and the fol- lowing increases over what was al- lowed last_year In special appropri- ations: Street lighting, from $65,500 to $67,500; sewer maintenance, from $25,000 to $32,000; permanent pav- ing, from $18,000 to $21,000; street improvement, from $18.000 to $30.- 000; city plan commission, from $1,- 000 to $17.000. The last item in- cludes the proposed opening of & new street from Washington street to High street near the Washington school. Among the items asked for in the new budget is a new car for the in- spector in the street department, a new pump on the catch basin clean- er, a new surveyor's level for the street department, a new motor truck for street work, new type- writer and filing cabinet in the office and a recommendation that the city build its own barns. Mr. Meriam pointed out that ad- ditional appropriation was needed for the care of trees, since the city removes poplar trees where they are likely to interfcre with sewers and plans to replace them with other types. He reported that 75 new catch basins had been built last year and at least that many more will be built this coming year. The city is planning to do away with wooden culvets at Blakq and Barbour roads and replace them with metal. The engineer explained the new system of providing men for the dumps, under which one man takes care of two or three dumps. One new motor truck to use on new street work, where it is planned to put cinders and crushed stone in re- surfaeing muddy places, is asked. Resurfacing is planned on Reservoir road to Shuttle Meadow lake; Shut- tle Mcadow avenue beyond lLincoln street to Lake street; Stanley street beyond Hartford rvoad and South street its full length beyond Rocky Hill avenue. Permanent Paving There will be about threc addi- tional miles of streets to be oiled, according to the report. Among the streets where permanent pavement repairs are planned are the follow- ing: Main street to Franklin 8quare; West Main to Main and High streets; Arch street, Main to Hart streets (includes widening); Church street and East Main street. Asphalt paving resurfacing is of- fered as an alternate over practi- cally the same territory. Concrete pavement resurfacing is planned on Commercial street, La- fayette street, Park street from Main to the railroad and on Dwight strect. Plans also are being made to re- surface the brick paving on West Main street from High strcet to the park entrance and from Russell street to Grove Hill. Stanley street from Franklin to Elm and Elm street from Main to Last Main are considercd for semi- permanent repair. One item calls for outlying streets. New equipment needed includes a 15 ton gas roller, a motor grader, a two ton dump truck and a com- pressor. Grading and partial re- pairs are planned on 90 streets. Biack Rock Bridge The city will be required to pay $15,000, or half the cost or a new Black Rock Bridge. For six or scven 500 signs for years the city PARSONS HAKTEORD ALL THIS WKEK Top. Mats. Wed und Nat. 50c.-$2 The Mesical Comedy Event of the Decade MARK TWAINS A CONNECTICUT YANKEE x||:’,"“.:.‘.:‘,',"‘“'" 5c. Beth l-k.JJ HARTFORD ALL WEEK “BEST SHOW IN TOWN” By m of “Lafia’ Thra” mlh “SHE,' lium with “IT,” Them, These 1t nl\ll?‘l.——ll GIRLS Melvin nty Misses Melody, Three Wi Equilibriste Do luxe has rented barns from the John Holmes estate. Most of t time there was a * gentleman's agree- ment” that the city pay no rvent. Recently the taxes on these barns was raised and the Holmes estate asks that $1,000 back rent be paid. The Board of Public Works recom- mends the payment of the $1,000 and asks an additional $4,000 for the erection of new barns. Lake street from Washington to High and Washington street from Myrtle to Broad are listed among the streets needing permanent re- pairs. Street improvement includes the proposed widening of Arch street, the balance of grading on the Mon- roe street extension from Green- wood to Glen street, West Main street widening from South High to Cedar, which would require the erection of retaining walls and steps on the south side, and the Willow street extension to lasalle street. Fark Department Rebuilding the drives in Walnut Hill Park was the first jtem. There was some discussion of the section of the park fronting on Hart street. The park department would like to beautify this, take out the bunch grass and get rid of a plot which at present is useless. Chairman Hall asked if there had not been some consideration of building a pool there. Judge Mangan said it had not been within his knowledge, but be- lieved it was a practical suggestion. The department now is filling and grading and putting in drains, pre- paratory to adding it to the useful of attractive section of the park. New walks, a new fence between the baseball diamond and tennis courts and a new ideal lawn mower were included. Judge Managan dwelt for several minutes on the question of protection in the park. It is on dark paths where women are mo- lested he said, and for that reason the department asks for new lights on the walk between Linwood street and the hospital, and plans exira pelice supervision. Instead of one man n the park, it is planned to have two policemen there at night. The usual grading, seeding and new plantings, pipe lines for the drinking fountains at the baseball diamonds, and a new fence at Wil- low Brook park to form a barrier from carnivals are asked as are several pieces of apparatus for the playground. There was some discussion of the proposed grading, filling and plan- ning of the swamp bordering South Main street, and of the proposed changes around the, base of the Spanish War Veterans memorial, At the Stanley quarter park Judge Managan pointed out that the pro- posed dance pavilion was not his own personal recommendation, al- though he said there was some tation for it and some desire on the part of park hoard members for it. The most important thing proposed in this par’:, the commissioner said, is the proposed scenic driveway from Stanley street to Blake road, giving New Britain people an opportunity to see the beautiful woodland sec- tion that few are familiar with. The making of a beauty spot out of an old duck pond at Andrew's park, opposite Hillcrest avenue re- ceived some discussion «from the members of the committee. Drinking fountains and other improvements are asked in several of the smaller parks. Praises Ellingwood Referring to the satisfaction the commissioners felt in Clyde Elling- wood, as superintendent of parks, Judge Managan pointed out that he does not think Mr. Ellingwood suf- ficiently paid and if he had his way he would ask for a larger salary for the park superintendent. The Washington street playground improvements were discussed at some length. This is a situation where the school grounds are com- bined with a park. Judge Mangan quoted A. E. Berg, cierk of the board, as saying that the Stanley property was a natural layout for a golf course and that such a course would provide out- door rccreation for many men and women who do not otherwise get ft. He said he course for boys and young men, but rather for adults. of the park board feel that a golf course could be made self sustain- ing, he added. The course as plan- ned would have nine holeg_but in reply to a question from a member of the committee, Judge Mangan taid he believed it couid be made into a full 18 hole course. Widows’ Ald Fund The need for additional funds for | widows' aid was stressed by Charl F. Chase, chairman of the executive B ANNOUNCEMENT Any Time You Are Unable to Reach Me By Tclephone CALL PHYSICIANS-SURGEONS EXCHANGE Nurses' Registry Phone 6253 Day or Night —PALACE— TODAY—GREAT SHOW JOHN ERT in “THE MASKS OF THE DEVIL" CHARLES MURKAV in “THE HEAD MAN" CHINAWARE VREF, to the Tadies Tonight Alse 3nd Kerles of rA.n\m TOMOKROW 0! “AT YOUR REQUEST” Hewre On the Same Frogram JOHNNY HINES | “THE WRIGHT IDEA” - . Alse Comedy The Puisce Always Gives You v " Werth did not approve of a, Some members | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1929. committee of the Welfare associa- tion, who read the following state- ment: “On account of the increased re- quirements of time, labor and trans- portation necessary to administer the state aid for widows fund in the y of New Britain, it is essential that the city make additional appro- priation: “At the present time the whole matter of widows fund is handled through the office and the facilitics of the Welfare association and there is now paid from the fund the fol- lowing amounts: “To the Welfare association for use of car $100, direct to stenogra- | pher of the Welfare association $209, postage spent, estimated at § making a total payment from the fund of $312, “It is requested that a total al- lowance direct to the Welfare asso- ciation be made as follows: Car $300 for secretarial work $200, for pdr!‘ time outside worker $400, portion of overhead, rent, etc., $100. “This makes the total above men- tioned $1000, or an addition of $683 for administration. “At the present time the fund is being administered to approximately | firty widows, and the requirements necessitate a call on cach one every month, “It is our understanding that in Hartford the fund is administered to | approximately sixty-five widows and that one full time worker and one part time worker are ¢nguged with an expense of $3200. This indicates that even with the additional allow- ance requested the .dministration of the fund in New Britain is on a very economical basis for the city. "Vkry truly yours, “"CHAS. F. CHASE, “Chairman ecutive Committee. “MAURICE STANLEY, “Vice President.” Dr. R. W. Pullen, superintendent, and John J. McBriarty, chairman, appeared for the board of health, Dr. Pullen ran through the list of routine appropriations asked. He called attention to the new appro- priation sought of ,000 for an isolation hospital. New Britain has many cases which should go to an isolation hospital and it is becom- ing more difficult every year to fini| a place for them, explain-d. | There was a great deal of discus-|; sion concerning two additional clin- ics the board would like one a prenatal clinic and one for so- cial diseases, Last night's session closed hearings. The board will meet fto consider the items next week. BERLIN NEWS (Continued from Page Seven) Hall greeted the puppet show “Jack | and the Bean 8talk” presented by the cighth grade pupils of the Hubbard school under the uspervision of Mrs. Mabelle Barnes and Miss Nellie | Miner. ‘The performance was a| most unusual one and created much favorable comment. The pupils of the first and.second grade sang sev- eral songs between the several scenes of the performance. The entire presentation was unique and was greatly enjoyed by an appreciation audience. The proceeds were divid- ¢d equally between the school and CAPITOL Perfect Vitaphone Housc! EDDIE C. ‘THAT CERT Hear! Seel PARTY’ She Loved Unwisely— The Law Demanded the Penalty! to open, | the | l hall. ! the Community club. The flats between East Berlin and Berlin were flooded this morning to a depth of several feet. At 8 o'clock the water was rising steadily and was threatening the main highway The ground being frozen did not ab- sorb the water and it was feared for a time that the highway uoull be covered. Many people report flooded cellars, some tfurnace fi \ being put out by the flood wat The Mattabeset river was a torrent and the West Cromwcell flats were covered with water. | The Fife and Drum Corps will hold a rehearsal this evering at 7:31 | oc!ock at the Community hall Every member is asked to attend. The 4-H club met this afternoon | at 4 o'clock at the Community halt R e R o e | cyster supper for members of th Commumty club next Wednesda evening at the Community banquct | The time of the suppet will be announced. The whist to be givea next Mon- | day evening by the ladies of Sucred Heart church will be the last one | until after Easter. party Mon- Cay evening will be on= of the best | of the season. There will be a large prize list. Refreshments will be served, Gerald Vootit is able to be about after an attack of the influenza. The Boys' club will meet tomorrow night at Community hall for the reg- | ular weekly meeting. | A Boy Scout troop to be sponsored statutory requirement even if, in case | two of Jackson's by the Community club is in th: process of organization. tee of four has been appointed to make all necessary arrangements for | o probable cause of death and the | longing to Jackson. The committce is as “’l',.mlhm of the deed as determined by | have been used, as the weapon in the a troop. lows: A. L. Burgreen, H. R. Clark, | John P. Lewis and W. H. Payne. GRAND JURY HEARS RIGE CASE MONDAY Jackson Murder Inguiry Marked by No Developments Wililmantic, Feb. 7.—(#—TInves gation of the death of William Jackson, county detective in his| home last week Tuesday evening ap- ‘ peared to be quiescent today as fur- | ther steps await action of the Wind- | ham county special grand jury which | will come in at Puytnam Monday morning. The jury call was issued by Sheriff | | Gates Who had his _deputies serve | {notices on talesmen. Whether Trenor | A. Rice, held in Brooklyn jail on a charge of murder in this case, will be taken to Putnam Monday, s not Don’t Be a Pessimist. See “THE OPTIMIST" T. A. B. Hall — Feb. 11 At 8:15 Dancing Presentation by Select Hart- ford Players for Benefit of St. Peter’s Church Decora- tion Fund. Begins SUNDAY For 4 Days RUTH ETTING The “Follies” Star TODAY FRI. — SAT. What Would You Have Done? Esther Ralston James H a RECORDING ORCHESTRA 10—Kings of Syncopation—10 JAMES BARTON CO. “The Man Within” SHIRLEY DEVERL ! ovelties of 19: Iw yet Known. | |dangers to health which Snowslides Bury Railway Tracks 75 Feet Deep In Colorado Hills Denver, Feb, 7 (A — Raiiroad | transportation in the mountainous | 1egions of southwestern Colorado was at a standstill today while sec- | ton crews began a two weeks' tasic of clearing tracks of the heaviest snowslides in many years. High- 1ys also were impassable. The towns of Silverton, a mining | community, and Criag on the Denver | & Rio Grande western railroad from | Durango, were isolated. Since Sat- | | urday nine slides have crashed down on the tracks and one of these was | said to be from 40 to 75 feet devp and %00 fect wide. Neither town | was in danger of a food shortage, it s reported. The Rio erating on the was blocked ande southern line, Lizard Head ¥ snowdrifts. N by | slides were reported in that section | Large rotury snow plows were { throughout the latter state. being used to clear the tracks. The Durango plant of the Ameris can Smelting and Refining Company at Durango was forced to suspend operations because of a shortage of ore from Silverton. The snow storm which accom- panied a severe cold wave im the state abated and it was predicted that temperatures at the gero mark last night would rise today. Sub zero weather still prevailed in Montana and near Bozeman an ice jam flooded the lowlaads forcing farmers to flee their homes. Highways in Wyoming, Utah and Idaho were blocked by snowdrirts and zero temperatures were general Seventy five motorists marooned on the E: highway out of Salt Lake City last night were rescued by a state high- way crew. As his presence before a | and jury might not be demanded it is probable he will remain in jail. Most of the witnesses from here will | be taken up in automobiles. | Coroner A. G. Bill will proceed with his inquest shortly as that is a of an indictment against and bench | will be necessary for finding as to the inquiry. Detective E. J. Hickey yesterday remained in Hartford but he is ex- pected back here to see that every| detail 1s perfected in readiness for the grand jury. He has prepared | much of the evidence in the case and submitted it to State's Attorney H. C. Bradford. number of things which have bes bmerged in the discussion of personalities may be brought to light before the grand jury. A number of guns have been mentioned including which were in a drawer, and two of Rice’s which he A commit- | warrant for Rice should be issued, it |is said to have turned over to Hickey. Report was that there was a gun be- which might | kiling, which has disappeared. It was understood that bullet had been fired from the weapon. Mrs. Jackson and her daughter, | Juanita, remain closely at home and receive only their most intimate friends. 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The Big Musical Girlie Show! “PADLOCKS OF BROA 28 ENTERTAINERS Plenty of ‘Whoop 1929” DWAY 28 «e' and ‘Whoopec' Girls RALPH WHITEHLAD in “Impression FULMER AND WAYNE® in “Songs ef the Day