New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 8, 1929, Page 21

- 7 LTS o= Jllll‘lllll'lllll ,‘ ‘ i LY whs ampiag 3 LY | l'l" [ < > Oulems othorwiss Wndicated thestrisca) neotioss and reviews 19 thie colume o *Nen Wy orem ageneiee v the mpestive emessment company. 6. 5CEIPPITTICEVOTTIOICTISITICSVIVIOVTOTTOOBO0C0D “JAZZ SINGER” AT CAPITOL Now and then along comes & mov- Ing picture that is out ef the ordi- nary and distinctly worth while. Such a picture is Al Jolsen's “The Jazs Singer,” now being shown at the Capitol theater on the Vita- phone. \ ‘This is the great musical comedy star's first appearance in the movies! And, it is his greatest hit! ‘The effect of his presence is volcanic, emotional in the extreme, moving audiences to frantic applause and tears and laughter. “The Jazs Singer” is the story of Jolson's own life, for he, too, like the Jack Robin of the play, ran away from an orthodox home when a boy to follow the lure of the stage, and, like Jack, won fame and for- tune on Brbadway. Vitaphone acts Demarest in “Papa’s Vacation, Morrissey and Miller in “The Night Club." Beginning Sunday night for four days the Capitol will offer Para- mount's all-talking feature “Inte: ference” with a cast that includes Clive Brook, Evelyn Brent and Wil- liam Powell. offer William GRAND—HARTFORD “Only three more opportunities re- main to witness “The Best S8how in Town” which will bring to a close its engagement at the New Grand theater Saturday. “She" is the fea- tured player with this production. "She" dances, “She” sings, *She’ leads the chorus (assisted by Little Anna Propp) and in many various types and styles of entertaining ac- complishments “She” is the “life of the party.” Lest one be led to be- lieve that “She” constitutes the en- tire show it is necessary to mention Jack Errickson, delightful Norwe- glan, whose antics and struggles with the Eiglish language evoke much laughter from the audience; Jack Marley, a tramp comedian of merit; Joe Kilch and Frank Carroll and the 20 odd girls of the chorus. Then, too, there are specialties off- ered by Three Westergardes, master equilibrists, and the Melville Sisters, a pair of pretty girls whose offering of melody is always signalized by much applause. Next week's attraction, which opens Monday, will be *“The Bohe- mians,” a pretentious production with a roster of burlesque favorites headed by the inimitable Art May- er, eccentric comedian, and Frankie (Red) Moore, soubrette. “The Gar- den of Vampires” in which a galaxy of girls drape themselves in many’| graceful postures, “The Shooting of Dan McGrew,” a burlesque on the famous Robert Service poem. Fannie Brice Weds Jack Rose Today New York, Feb. 8 (UP)—Fannie Brice, the actress, will. be married to Billy Rose, song writer, today with Mayor James J. Walker per- forming the ceremony at City hall. It is Miss Brice’s third marriage. Among Rose’s compositions are: +There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder” and “Looking At the World Through Rose Colored Glasses.” Mrs. Gibney President P. 0. Clerks’ Auxilia Mrs. Ann Gibney was president of the postal clerks' auxili- ary at a special meeting held last evening. She will be assisted in of- fice by the following: First vice president, Mrs, John Heffernan; secr ond vice president, Mrs, Leslie Bro- ton; treasurer, Mrs. Charles Corri- gan; secretary, Miss M. Gibney; chaplains, Mrs: W. Roche and Mrs. T. Kilduff and guard, Mrs. Thomas Botticelli, Mrs, W. Roche, Mrs. Ann Gibney and Mrs, Charles Corrigan we2re elected as delegates to attend the state convention in Hartford on Feb, 22. LEASES DANCE PAVILION Tomasz Tuskowske has leased to the Polish Falcons Alliance of Amer- jca, a dance pavilion at 458 Farm- ington avenue, to be used Saturday evenings, between the months of May and October, inclusive, for $500. The use of a parking space nearby and of a stand for the sale of bev- erages, ice cream. etc., is included in the lease. If weather prevents use on Saturday night, the follow- ing Thursday shall be used without extra costs. Use of the palilion four Sunday afternoons during those months is included in the lease, READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS PARSONS HARTFORD ALL THIS WEEK Pop. Mats. Wed und Nat. S0e.-$3 MARK TWAINS A CONNECTICUT “BEST SHOW IN TOWN” By the Producer of “Lafin’ Thre” With “SHE,” » Dascer with “IT,” and These Them, These 12 PRINCIPALS—31 GIRLS d | Wayne brought down the house with Vaudeville at Strand An excellent program of vaude- ville is now current at the Strand today and 8Saturday after being very well received by Strand patrons at the performances yesterday. Artle Kahn and his recording or- chestra prove one of the best vau- deville orchestras to appear here this season. In a pretty setting the 111 boys, who are noted through their records and as a feature at the Silver Blipper club in New York give a fine brand of musical enter. tainment which is livened up ma- terially by the singing and dancing of Howard Kirsh. Shirley Devereaux and company ‘offer a real novelty in the line of dancing and something different from the usual routine of dancing |acts, and the company of three are ivery fine steppers; Fullmer and \“Songs of the Day;" John Barton ;and company entertain most pleas- ingly in & comedy skit in which Mr. Barton shines as a comedian and dancer; Ralph' Whitehead, *The Aristocrat of Monologists,” was well liked with & fine line of funny stories told in his inimitable way and well balanced with the rendition of “Under the Spell of the Bluea." The fature photoplay attraction presents Esther Ralston and James Hall in “The Case of Lena Smith, On Monday, Tuesday and Wed- neaday the Strand will offer the big | musical comedy girl show, “Pad- |locks of 1928, with a cast of 28 Broadway entertainer: DARTMOUTH GIVES ROCKEFELLER AID (Continued from First Page) cbent of the stock. Stewart Not Worrying “This latest claim of victory gives |me ho concern,” Colonel 8tewart |said. “In the ensuing four weeks be- jtween now and the annual meeting, \the stockholders will more clearly understand the situation.” The Aldrich statement was the first definite claim made since Mr. Rockefeller began soliciting proxies with which to vote Colonel Stewart out of the chairmanship and direc- torate of the Standard Oil Company | of Indiana after Colonel Stewart had refused to resign. Rockefeller demanded the resig- nation as a result of his displeasure with Colonel Stewart's testimony be- fore the senate committee finvesti- gating the Teapot Dome oil leascs and the affairs of the Continental Trading company. Pleascd With Results Colonel Stewart said in his state- | ment that he had had a most satis- factory stay in New York and that ;thc results had been most encourag- ing. Regarding the action of Julius ‘Rouenwnld of the Sears-Roebuck company of Chicago who had writ- (ten to friends urging them to Bup- {port the Rockefeller interests, Col-| onel Stewart said: “Mr. Rosenwald is not a stock- | holder and his connection with Mr. Rockefeller is well known. His statements show a lack of informa- tion."” Among important elements in the | strength Colonel Stewart will mar- | shal at the meeting in Whiting, Ind. his supporters point to 44,000 shares | owned by the Sun Life Insurance company of Montreal and 12,000 | shares said to be held by John Kagles of Los Angeles. THEY’RE IN THE ARMY NOW Michael Montanile of §65 Stanley street enlisted in the army through Corporal Willlam Bullock of the lo- cal recruiting station today and was assigned to the medical department i at Fort Wright, N. Y. ‘Roger | {Denardo of Plainville enlisted today | and was assigned to the 7th Field | |Artillery au Fort Ethan, Allen, Vt. | RATIONS IN FLA. Four generations of the Atkinson family of Grand street are now in Florida. Included in the party are Mr. and Mrs. William Atkinson, their daughter, Mrs. M. 8. Anderson; the third generation which consists of Mr. and Mrs. John McKinstry and the fourth, their daughter. Marion McKinistry. They expect to spend the winter in l]‘lorida. At Norden Bungalow Tomorrow Night Music By Charlestonian Orchestra | Hart recalled that the New Britain {the conference, stating that | violation and asked him if it was the | tormation, the chief said. Attorney | Admission 50 cents CAPITOL Perfect Vitaphone House! EDDIE CANTOR #» ] See! ‘THAT CERTAIN PARTY’ HART TAKES STAND IN §23,000 SUIT (Continued from First Page) tion was brought against the Bridge- port Herald and said Hart had ad- mitted hostility towards the defend- ants, Gardiner and Pajewski. Judge Dickenson said the matter was too remote and he would not admit the question. 2 Attorney Casale went into Chief Hart's refusal of a revolver permit to Gardiner about two years ago. ‘The chief said he did not recall that Gardiner told him his life had been threatened and for that reason he wanted to carry a pistol. The faot that the chief-had information that Gardiner was a member of a secret organigation was one of the main reasons for refusing to grant the permit, the chief said. Attorney Casale asked if the chief recalled that on Oct. 26, 1926 when he called Gardiner “a dammned old hypocrite” in front of Moore's fish market on Commercial street, he also asked Gardiner to be a “stool pigeon” on liquor cases for $10 a case, The chief answered that he did not recall having made the offer at that time but some time later he sent two sergeants to Gardiner to make the offer and it was rejected. Does Not Recall “Crazy Epithet” Going into the matter of the con- ference at police headquarters, At- torney Casale asked the chief if he recalled giving a statement to a New Britain Herald reporter in which Gardiner was called “crazy.” The chief read the clipping and sald he could not remember that he had used the words which were quoted. “I will say this, Mr. Casale,” the chif said. “The reporter is here and you can put him on, and if he says those are the words I used, 1 will admit it.” Attorney Casale asked 1if Chief Herald carried an article prior to there was to be an investigation into Gar- diner's charges, and he gave the newspaper to the chief to refresh his memory. He then offered it as an cxhibit for Gardiner. Judge Dickenson asked the pur- pose of offering the newspaper as an exhibit. Attorney Casale said he wanted to show that the public had knowledge beforehand that an in- vestigation was to be conducted. Judge Dickenson admitted the new paper and observed that inasmuch as it will be necessary for him to charge the jury with reference to the various exhibits, he felt their substance should be read to the Jury. Attorney Casale read the New Britain Herald story announcing that Chairman Chamberlain of the police board would start a probe of Gardiner's charges, Attorney Monkiewicz objected to the admission of the newspaper if it | was to be made the foundation for | Gardiner's letter, but Judge Dicken- son replied that the objection was | made too late. | Immigration Law Violation Attorney Casale showed Chief Hart another copy of the New Brit- |ways saw “agents” before they were lcged slander, the attorney ain Herald containing an article | about an alleged immigration law | article Gardiner complained of. The chiet read it and said it was the article Gardiner blamed him for | giving newspaper publicity. The chief said he did not cause the matter to receive newspaper pub- licity but newspaper reporters at headquarters “picked up” the infor- | mation and published it. Inspector Willlam Clark of the federal labor department supplied some of the in- | Casale asked the chief to read a let- ter dated May 28, 1926, from Clark | to Gardiner, which the chief did,' and then the attorney asked him if | he wanted to change his statement that Clark gave out the informa- tion. i “No sir, I still stick to what I sald,” the chief answered, as he! passed the Clark letter back to At- torney Casale, Pajewski’'s Removal Questioned about the removal of Pajewski as chairman of the police board, the chief said he believed the | removal was made within two days of the time it became known that evidence of liquor law violation had been found in Pajewski’s drug store. Asked whether or not Pajewski had | a hearing before being removed, the | chief said he only knew that Gard- | ner C. Weld, who was then mayor, | removed Pajewski. In reply to Attorney Casale, the chief said he made complaint to As- sistant Prosecuting Attorney William M. Greenstein and the latter issued a warrant for Gardiner's arrest, “Do you know how many days | Gardiner spent in jail as a result of the arrest?” Attorney Casale asked. | 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 An Ensemble of Broadway Beauties in “Padlocks of 1929, the Musical Girlie Show at the Strand, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. “Between 35 and 40 days,” the chief replied. Monkiewicz Cross-Examines Attorney Monkiewicz took Chief | Hart for cross-examination at this point and questioned him about his real estate holdings and whether or not he considered it slanderous to have it said that he was the owner | of raal estate. ‘The chief answered that he con- sidered it slanderous to have it stated in the manner in which it ‘was published. In reply to Attorney Monkiewiez | the chief sald he had mortgages on his two houses in New Britain and in 1925 he invested $1,000 in real estate in Sanford, Fla. “That was all lost,” he remarked. Knew Pajewski for 15 Years “How long have you known Mr. Pajewski?” Attorney Monkiewicz asked. “Oh, 15 years, I should say; since shortly after he came to New Brit- ain,” the chief answered. “You know he was in the com- mon council as an alderman?” the attorney asked. “Yes, sir,” the chief answered. In reply to the attorney the chief said his relations with Pajewski had al- ways been of the friendliest. “Were you surprised when this thing happened?” the chief was asked. “I certainly was,”” the chief an- swered. Taking up the matter of obtain- ing the evidence against Pajewski's drug astore, the chief said the offi- cer in charge of the liquor squad told him he had a man who claim- ed to be able to buy liquor in drug stores and the chief told the officer to proceed. Two purchases at Pa- | | jewski's place were made before the chief knew of it, because he was! out of the city for a day or so at | one time. Asked by Attorney Mon- | kiewicz if it was a fact that he al- | employed by the police department, the chief replied that he generally saw them first. The “agent” who got the Pajewski evidence was seen by the chief once in the detective bureau. Recalls Disputes with Pajewski Questioned as to whether he ever had an argument with Pajewski while the latter was chairman, the chief replied negatively but when Attorney Monkiewicz refreshed his memory the chief recalled that on two or three occasions he and Pa- jewskl engaged in disputes. “Because he interfered with the actlvities of your department?” the attorney asked. “Well, we had words as to, e | DANCING at the RIALTO BALLROOM Saturday Evening Imperial Orchestra Perfect Vitaphone House CAPITOL TODAY and SAT. Continuous SUNDAY For 4 Days A Vitaphome Production VITAPHONE ACTS ‘WILLIAM DEMAREST MICKEY BENNETT —in— “PAPA’S VACATION" —— MORRISSEY and MILLER “THE NIGHT CLUB"” 1 jewski were not as friendly as you {a few days and a physician prescrib- whether we were doing our duty and it it was nccessary to appeal | to the chairman for protection,” the | chief answered. “And 1 also had! occasion to show him a letter I had received.” “8o that your relations with Pa-| Would have us belicve?” | Monkiewica pursued. *‘Oh, I would not say we were not | friendly, simply because my views did not coincide with his,” the chief replied. It was brought out through the cross examination that Pajewski told the chief about “a couple of places south of the track” which were latet raided for violation of the liquor law, “Had you known of these places before he called your attention to | them?" the attorney asked. “Why, we had reports about a number of places,” the chief an-| swered, Attorney Monkiewicz asked the chief if Pajewski championed the ' cause of the police while in the com- | mon council and the chief replied affirmatively. The attorney wanted to know if P'ajewski was at the head of a bloc in the council responsible for de- feating a proposed 10 per cent cut| in the wages of the police, including the chief's salary. Chiet Hart re- plied that he did not know that Pa- jewskl was the leader in the move- ment, as there were several other membegs who helped defeat the measure, Policemen Were Pajewskl’s Friends “There are a number of members of the police department who are friendly with Pajewski, are there not?” the attorney asked. “THey were friendly,” the chicf corrected, with emphasis on the sec- | ond word. Touching on the claim made yes- terday by the chief that he had been made mentally ill by the al- asked the nature of the fllncss and the chief answered that he was in bed Attorney ed & nerve tonic and a short rest. REGISTRATION —DANCE- ond GIFT NIGHT at Newington Grange TONIGHT IMPERIAL ORCH. Last Dance Until After Lent. DON'T MISS IT! Asked whether he is engaged in any business other than police work, the chief replied that occasionally he buys and sells real estate but not extensively. Asked if he was deposed as chief, he replied negatively. Asked if he had been censured by the police board, he replied nega- tively. “As a matter of fact you were completely exonerated, were you not?" Attorney Monkiewics asked. “Have you any feeling towards Pajewski?" the chief was asked. “I certainly have,” he answered. “Did you have any feeling against him at the time of the police board meeting?” he was asked. “I did,” he replied. “Then you meant everything you ,8ald about him at the conference?" the attorney suggested. “I did,” the chief answered. Arguments Over Raids Judge Mangan asked the chief if the arguments with Pajewski had to do with “too many raids in the northwestern part of the city” and the chief replied affirmatively. “Now about your real Judge Mangan proceeded, Roller. Skating Every Night at JESTER’S HALL Ladies Admission to Hall Free (—PALACE— TODAY At Your REQUEST DOLORES DEL RIO in “RAMONA” ‘With Sound Score and Effects On the Same Program JOHNNY HINES in “THE WRIGHT IDEA” Also Comedy TOMORROW—2 Features 3 And 3 Acts Vaudeville RICHARD BARTHELMESS in “SCARLET SEAS” On the Same Bill BULL BARTON in “THE BOY RIDER” STRAND MON., TUES., WED. The Big Musical Girlle Show! “Padl OF 1 ocks 929" with BROADWAY 2 8 ENTERTAINERS FAST STEPPING LITTLE A $5.50 Broadway Show STRAND PADLOCKS At Our Regular Prices! TODAY and SAT. ———— AN EXCELLENT [ ARTIE AND RECORDING “The Man Within” Shirley Devereaux Co. “Noveltics of 1929" VAUDEVILLE PROGRAM KAHN HIS ORCHESTRA Late Features of the Silver Slipper Club John Barton Co. | Fullmer and Wayne “Songs of the Day” Ralph Whitehead in “Impressions” [ Esther Ralston, James Hall “The Case of Lena Smith” day you ssid you had no property | Pajewski, several times Befory it in Miami and today you say youactually was held. Officer Grabeck own property in Sanford. Did you and John Templeton teld him Pae ask me before court today to have |jewski wanted to meet Gardiner, that cleared up?” “I did,” the chief replied. Further questioning brought out |and for the past 10 years he haa that the chief, when he said he had been in Gardiner's company twe or. been “completely exonerated” meant |three times a week. that the police board had exonerat- Denics Epithet ed him. request, Questions Ly Judge Mangun Leonard identified Officer Grebeck. brought out that there are 30 mem. | "¢ gallery. Then fol- bers in the common council exclu- [10%ed Attorney Camle's statement sive of the mayor and a majority ig 'O the court that Leonard had re- 16. ipflflbd !Iowl;lm l“m ?:ct" Omn.:ctk had appl a vile epithet to as Gardincr Swcors at Mim {he passed the officer on the way out Under croms examination by At-|of she court room at recess, Officer torney Casale, the chief said he has G ye ) genied to Attorney Casale. reason to believe that Gardiner still | cpiee Hart, Chairman Bannan and bears malice towards him because |;ihery in the corridor thati he had he sneera every time the chief passen |y .0 "te epithet quoted by Leonard. him on the street a0 that I have a| "y Bertha Gardiner, wife of hard job to refrain from taking ac- Henry E. Gardiner, followed Leonard tion myself. {on the stand. She told of the meet- “He goes along as though he ing at her home and recalled that were a superior being and had Iher husband told Pajewski he in- something on me that he was going 'tended to forward the information to push through,” the chief answer- about Chief Hart and his family ed. |and others to the federal suthori Another evidence of malice on [ties. Pajewski, she said, Gardiner's part, the chief said, was | “The sooner, the better. seen in a letter Gardiner wrote 1o tioned by Attorney Monkiewlcs, Mrs. the New Britain Herald in which he | Gardiner said she was in and out of criticized the chief for assuming|the room where the men were talk- credit for a Lafayette street raid ing and she heard Pajewski tell when as a matter of fact the police . about Chlet Hart having property in were slow and had not acted until Mtami and New Britain, two new the federal authorities had informa- jautomobiles and his salary as chief tion in the matter. being inadequate for those luxuries. Late yesterday afternoon, Leon.|“Pajewski sald the chief bought ard told of discussing with Gardi- ner the matter of a meeting with (Continued on Page 30) Breaking All Records With Drastic Price Reductions 600 Pair Sheer Silk 360 Pair Service Weight STOCKINGS Full Fashioned Reg. $1.65 18 Modish Colors: Honey beige, beige, nude, atmos- phere, alesan, seasan, tansan, blue fox, vanity, misty morn, merida, dust, moonlight, shell gray, me- dium gray gunmental . . . black and white. PASTEL SILK WARM QUILTED ROBES New robes of satin or crepe de chine, beautifully made. Mul s lined and warmly interlined. T turquoise, , plack. Sketched below, Made to Sell for $10.95