New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 19, 1929, Page 15

TP i Doleme othorwioe (adicated. theatriea) hw-u-uu-u AT THE PALACE Giant seaplanes thundering in the skies; hawklike fighting planes whirling in gyroscopic maneuvers; the wreck of a huge flying monster at sea and & sensational parachute jump from a blazing plane—these are some of the thrills that Ramon Novarro gives his audience in “The ing Fleet", Metro-Goldwyn-May- er's sensational drama of the air- men of the navy playing at the Pal- ace theater, with sound synchron- dzation tomorrow. Here is a new Novarro—in a new type of story. Although a charm- ing romance, it is set amid such breath-taking thrills that it creates an absolutely different effect on its wudienees from anything the screen has ever seen before. WILLYAM HAINES AT CAPITOL “Alias Jimmy Valentine,” Willlam Haines' latest starring vehicle, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's first talking picture, is now at the Capitol. The film is adapted from the famous crook play of Paul Arpstrong, which set the standard forfproduc- tions of its type when it played on Rroadway. An unusually strong supporting cast. surrounds the star. Leila Hy- ams, picked by Henry Clive, the artist, as the most beautiful blonde in Hollywood, has, the leading fem- inine role. Karl Dane and Tully Marshall play the parts of Haines' fellow safe crackers, and Lionel Barrymore is cast as the detective who is always trailing the adven- turous trio. Vitaphone acts offer Willlam Demarest in “While the Wife's Away,” and The Three Bronx Sis- ters in “Harmony.” On Thursday Nancy Carroll and CGary Cooper will be presented in & ®ound film, “The Shopworn Angel.” GRAND THEATER, HartFord Mutual Burlesque, *Nite Life n| Taris,” opened yesterday in the New Grand theater and scored a decidea hit. For light entertainment it would be difficult to concoct a more de- lightful offering. Clever comedians, youthful and attractive girls in sat- isfying quantities and pretentious backgrounds all contribute to the | Reneral enjoyment (cund in this pro- duction. Mle. LaVilla Mu)e, easily carries oft the honors, being an attractive girl with a pert French way about her that seems natural. Her physi- cal proportions are well nigh pedfect and one can easily agree with the critic who describes her as a billion dollar beauty. In comic situations Charles (Tramp) McNally held the limelight. McNally is a past master in the art of laugh-provoking and kept yesterday's audiences in high humor. Assisting the two principals are Mary Lee Tucker, Jack Wright, Jo- seph Delano, Jack Gordon, Zella Stevens and 18 chorines who are casy to look upon and quite talent- Ity numbers by The Ro- who offer & skit that s both diffecrent and amusing, and Dorris Nirdlinger, who is billed as “the world's best Juvenile Enter- tainer,” were received with sus- tained applause. The night life of the gay boule- vardier and Apache haunts are shown with true authenticity and the sparkling wit that abounds in he piece sets it above the average. “Nite Life in Paris” will be present- ed twice daily for the remainder of the week at this playhouse, Exonerated Detective Scorns His Old Job Feb. 19 (A—The pro- ill-wind” blew good today London, verbial from an unexpected source to a: former sergeant of police. The hreeze came from the case of George l(ioddard. the former police sergeant convicted of accepting bribes from Mrs. Kate Merrick, night club own- er, and Luigi Ribuffi, restaurateur. he beneficiary was former Sergeant oslin of Scotland Yard. Josling had been dismissed from he force in 1922 after being con- icted of bringing false allegations t corruption against fellow oificers, ncluding Goddard, Since the latter's mprisonment the home office has evived the Josling case and today Inotified him that he could have rein- tatement at his former rank. But Josling will accept only the learance of his name. He js now a choolmaster, having gone through normal college after his dismissal rom the force while Mrs. Josling corked to keep the home going ¢hile he was training for teacher. FLIGHT RECORD BROKEN Montreal, Feb. 19 UP—Fight rec- brds between Albany and Saint Hu- ert airport, Montreal, fell yester- lay when a ship of the Canadian “olonial Airways carrying mail cov- red the 192 miles in 68 minutes. he plane was piloted by Paul Reed- pr. READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS TEINISISESISIT HARTFORD ALL THIS WEEK La Villa Maye The Girl With a Million Dollar ' Figure in ‘Nite Life in Paris’ with CHARLES (TRAMP) s McNALLY Mary lLee ker, Zella Stevens, Jack Wright, Joe Delano, Jack t'fmlmln and 18 CUTE CUTUPS Specialtfes by THE ROLETTA BOYS AND MISS MARCE LEE ml,p‘nllllrlpl' “ 'nlu'l Iull!' Sotices aad reviews in thie colmnn are eapective emussment compaay. GOOD RBILL AT STRAND Leavitt and Lockwood’s Revue opened a three-day engagement at the Strand yesterday to audiences {who received their offering enthu. siastically. It is a unit production on the presentation style and combine some mighty fine entertainment with good talent. Douglas Leavitt is the principal comedian and is on the stage practically from the opening to the finish of the show; his style of laughter is the cause of much mer- riment. Then there is Teddy Eddy and his band, and a finer aggrega- tion has not been heard here this season, Other features in the cast of 25 include the Gloria Hayden Girls, Jones and Elliott, Helen Stuart, Har- riet Burns and Florence Murray. It will be repeated again today and Wednesday. The photoplay feature offers Pat- |sy Ruth Miller and Lawrence Gray in “Marriage By Contract,” a pow- erful thrust at companionate mar- riage. On Thursday the entire show changes and the new program for the balance of the week will offer Ronald Colman with Lily Damita in “The Rescue,” while the vaudeville will be headed by Al Vann and His Gang with Mario Alvarez, the Brunswick recording star. HEARING ONCOURT FOR SHALL CLATHS Judiciary Committee to Listen to Arguments March 12 (Special to the Herald) Hartford, Feb. 19.—The civic and mercantile sides of New Britain life will be well represented at a meet- t"“ of the judiciary committee of the general assembly, March 12, when a proposal to establish a anmll claims court in that city will be heard. The proposition came to the leg- islature in the form of a bill intro- duced by Representative Thure | Bengstone. It was also included in the charter amendments suggested, | but because it must be heard by the judiciary committee, whereas the other matters go to the cities and to a separate measure. The plan is intended to aid mer- chants in collecting accounts too small for the expense of civil cougt action. The small claims court, which is for the most part informal, is attended by but slight expense, and investigators for the Chamber of Commerce and the city govern- ment learned it has worked out suc- cessfully in other cities. Walcott Opposes Diversion of Water Hartford, Feb. 19 (L/P)—Contro. veray between the states of Ma: chusetts and Connecticut now before the United States supreme court over diversion of certain tributaries of the Connecticut river in Massachu- setts was mentioned by United States Senator Freedrick C. Walcott in a letter to Governor Trumbull made public today. It was Walcott's last letter as chairman of the state water commis- sion, “The facts already established in- welfare «f this state that no fresh water now entering the state be di- verted.” | “The controversy concerns diver- sion of the Swift and Ware rivers in south-central lassachusctts. iPrince Makes Appeal | For British Industry | London, Feb. 19 (UP)— to relieve unemployment and suffer- ing in Great Britaln was given re- appeal of the Prince of Wales, in which he called on the country rot only to contribute to temporary re- but to aid in a trade revival ich would help solve the basic troubles of British industry. The prince’s speech, made at a | dinner in the mansion house last | night opening the British Industries | fair, was taken as another indica illon of the extept to which the pop- | ular young heir to the throne Iis turning his personal efforts to prac- tical solution of British problems. AUSTRALIA SEND! Melbourne, Australia, Feb. 19 U9 {—R. A. Haynes, a prominent busi- | ness man of Adelaide, has been ap- pointed Australian trade commis- | Soner to Canada. His salary will be about $15,000 and his quarters will be in “Toronto. eSS MONSTER CARNIVAL TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7:30 to Midnight STANLEY ARENA Church Street Dancing, Refreshments Novelties Admission 25 cents Auspices of The Bnai Israel Sisterhood boroughs committee, it was changed | dicate it is vitally important to the. newed impetus today by a stirring| "YIREGAN T0 ASSIST “ON'TAX REPORTS Depaty Internal Revemue Col- lector Annom Olfice Hours William, J. Regas, Jr., deputy in- ternal revenu ceflector, announced today that his office will be open daily from /March 1 to March 15 for the aspistance of those who are preparing to flle income tax reports. During this period Mr. Regan will be loczted at the Chamber of Com- merce office, This is the annual custom, in- augurated by the government some time ago so that every assistance may be given the tax payers as they prepare their income tax reports, The collector will be on duty from 9 a. m., until 5 p. m, and will be ready to assist all who may need his aid during the mnoon hour. On Saturday the office hours will be 9 a. m., until 4 p. m,, and cn Thursday and Friday, March 14 und 15 the hours will be from 9 a. m., until 9 p. m. CHILD GETS KNIFE T0 DEFEND HOTHER (Continued from First Page) daughter, the fight was with action while it lasted. Officer Eugene Kieffer testified that he was detailed to investigate a complaint to Licutenant“Bamforth about 8:25 o'clock by a son of the |quarreling couple and on arriving with Officer John W. Riley, found Mrs. Stewart in the house, Stewart having run out holding onto his bleeding hand just as the oflicers arrived. Lillian came in a little later and after listening to the stories of the three, the officer arrested Stew- art and summoned the others as witnesses. Pulls Covers Off Bed Mrs. Stewart testified that her | husband was asleep in such a posi- tion that there was not sufficient room for her to get into bed. She called to him to *“push over,” and when he did not move, she pulled the covers off him to show him how little room he was leaving her. | Still, he would not budge, so she | pulled off the covers, intending to take them into another room and leave him shivering, but the move heated him almost to the burning point instcad of cooling him off and | he chased her, slapping her face and choking her when he caught her. | “Get me the stick,” she called to |Lillian and Lillian obeyed. Mrs. | Stewart wielded it with telling effect, striking her husband on the shoulder and across the head and sinking her teeth into his arm. Lillian, who was | in the Kitchen with her brother when the trouble started, ran to the bed- room and called on her father to| | 'stop hitting my mamma,” but he | continued “wrestling”, in the lan- guage of the little girl, until she | seized a knife off the stove and | threatened to use it on him. He| held Mrs. Stewart with one hand and reached for the knife with the other, | laccording to his wife and daughter, | the wound being inflicted when he took hold of the blade, 15 Years of Abusc | Questioned ©s to his condition, Mrs, Stewart said she could not tell | when he was drunk. Me drinks| heavily, she said, and his actions | {ubout the house arc unbearable. He | even disrobes in the presence of Lil- ewart declared, sobbing | |lan, Mrs, on the stand, and for 15 years,he | and inco has been abusive of others. Prior to his arrest for non-support recently he was idle as | much as he was employed. After Lillian had told her story, crying as she testified, Stewart was {called to the stand by his counsel, Attorney J. Robert Lacey, He testi- fied that he was not feeling well | yesterday and retired shortly after 6 o'clock after having had a nap from 11 a. m, to3 p. m. He was sound asleep when he felt his wife pulling the covers off the bed and heard her ordering him to “move over.” He| thought the house was on fire, as there was a bad fire about iwo weeks ago in the store in the same building, but as soon as he rubbed the sleep out of his eyes he realized that his wife was trying (o rob him of the bed clothes, and his first im- pulse was to fight for them. Fearcd Wife and Daughter In reply to Attorney Lacey, Stew- art said it was he who sent the boy to police headquarters as he fear- ed his wife and daughter would k(ll] crowded him, &0 vicious was their attack. The Mandarin 313 MAIN STREET AMERICAN and CHINESE RESTAURANT was re-opened for business Wednesday, February 6 Special DINNER 40¢ served from 11 a. m.to 8 SUPPER 50c S sp m Special Sunday Table d’'Hote Dinner $1.00 served from 11a. m.to 8 EVERY WED., FRL, SAT. Musie for dinner will be fur nished by Israel Rcsenberg ani Hans Wagner, two widely known musicians. Dinner music from 5:45 to 7:50 Dancing from 9 to 12 NO COVER CHARGE ! meeting of the lodge. | today to three federal Maj. Gen. Wendell C. Neville has been nominated by President Cool- idge to succeed- Major General L. Jjeune as commandant of the marine corps. Prosecuting Attorney Woods asked him if it was not so that there would have been no trouble had he given wife half the bed, and he re- plied that he did not realize that he was in the middle of the bed, Since the furniture was moved about recently, he did not know which was his side and which was not. Prosecuting Attorney Woods held the knife and with Stewart, put on a demonstration of the manner in which it was used, but not until Stewart had exacted a promise from Mr. Woods . that he would not strike him with it. Attorney Lacey contended that Stewart was entitled to a discharge, as therp had been no public dis- turbance, merely a domestic row, tut Judge Traceski said he was con- vinced that Ste t was the trouble maker in the househald. WOMAN'S CLUB APPROVES DRIVE FOR CLEAN READING Hearthstono Organization of Hart- ford Endorses Agitation Against Magazines In This City. Endorsement of Mayor Paonessa's plan to confer with Attorney Gener: B. W. Alling in a state-wide dri: against improper literature, has becn voted by the Hearthstone club, a women's organization in the city of Hartford. The mayor was informed of the club’s action in a letter ro- [ceived from Mrs. David Judd, presi- dent. The Hearthstone club spon- sored a similar campaign in the Cap- ital City last year. City ity Items _The board of governors of 8t. Elmo lodge, K. of P., for the children's vacation fund at a meeting tomorrow night prior to the At the latter meeting John Hay lodge officers will confer the degree of esquires on five candidates, Two prominent speakers will be preseht, Irene Le Mire, Salon de Beauti, Leonard Bldg Permanent waves $10, for a limited time. Call 3399. —advt, ADMITS EMBEZZLEMENT New York, Feb. 19 (P —David H. Gladstone, indictments charging embezzlement of approxi- mately se reports with a referee in bankruptey. —PALACE— TODAY MAY McAVOY in "\IA\ MADE WOMEN" Blankets Will Be Given Away Tonight. See — Tomorrow — Hear RAMON NOVARRO “THE FLYING FLEET” All in thrilling sound. The most amazing flying stunts the screen has evey witnessed. Hear the thril- ling drome of the propellers, the zooming of the planes and the rat-tat-tat of guns, keb.18¢19 OV Ot ant s 57 aasta l’O( SHOW, Eo3d b | Perfect Vitaphone House! TODAY and WED. CAFTTOL TakiNG will dincunn’ ways and means of raising money | lawyer, pleaded guilty | 88,000 while acting as re- | | celver and trustee in bankruptcy and | |also with filing fa CONN. TO REGEIVE House Committee to Report Fa- vorably on State’s Claim Ry GEORGE H. MA a (Waslington Correspondent, N. B. Herald) Washington, D. C., Feb. 19—The bill introduced in the house of |Fepresentatives by Congress Schuy- ler Merritt of Stamford, providing for the payment of the state of Con- necticut of over one-half million dollars for money borrowed by the state in 1812 to help the United States carry on the war with Great Britain, will be favorably reported to the house by the war claims com- mittee in a few days. The bill has been favorably re- ported to the full committee by the sub-committee designated to consid-. er it, and Congressman Merritt has been assured of its early submittal to the full house by the full com- mittee. According to Mr. Merritt, the gov- ernment paid Connecticut $118,069- .29 during the period 1813-1838, but did not repay all the amounts which the state borrowed from banks to help carry on the war, and failed to pay the interest on these sums. Of the total amount owed to the state by the government at this time $81,678.18 is principal, and $54 869.51 is intercst, as determined by the comptroller gencral. A similar bill was introduced in the senate last session by Senator Hiram Bingham and was unani- mously passed by that body. If the house committee does not make any amendments to the Mer- ritt bill, its passage by the house will obviate the necessity of senate action at this session, the bill zoing dent’s signature. i Foreclosure Granted To Dead Judge’s Estate Although Judge Henry P. Roche died more than a month ago, a Jjudgment was rendered yesterday in favor of his estate by his successor, Judge Stanley J. Traceski in a fore- closure action brought against Hans L. Christopher. The judgment in- volves debt of $1,683 on property located on South Main street. At- torney Thomas J. Cabelus, the de- ceased judge's practice, represented the estate. ‘WINS DOG SHOW PRIZE Gillle, cocker spaniel owned by G. T. Benson of 26 Faton place, has been awarded second prize in the puppy class at the Hartford dog show. The puppy Is 11 months old. AL INGRAHAM'S SOCIAL and STAG DANCF at Bill Tasillo’s Le Bal Tabarin 126 WELLS STREET WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20 Stage dance featuring the Melody Girls Entertaining Orchestra BOYS THEY ARE GOOD Admission 50c HEAR! HERE! —the gay hey, hey!! ‘1he chatter and dash of girls! girls! girls! Naney Carroll golden voice singing of love! The music revue! Broad- way’s gold-digging chorus girls, Tender romance in a dazzling swirl! THE ANGEL NANCY CARROL L CARY (OOFFIL at the CAPITOL THURS,, FRL, SAT. WAR OF 1812 LOAN to the White House for the presi-) partner in his law! |DEAF MUTE FORBIDDEN 10 CROSS INTO CANADA {Alfred Kaplan Barred at Border Despite Willingness to Post Bond of $5,000 Alfred Kaplan of this city, a deaf | mute, has been denied entrance in- to Canada because of his ailment. Despite intercession by city officials, the Canadian authorities will not swerve from their decision. Kaplan had planned to start a tailor design- ing shop in the dominion and although he offered to post a bond of $500 that he would not become & public charge, the bars are still up against him, Waiter Goes on Trial New York, KFeb. 19 (#)—Selection of a jury began today before Judge Charles C. Noht, Jr., in general ses- sions court for the trial of Fred- ericik W. Edel, indicted for the mur- der of Emma Harrington, an actress, in her New York apartment on De- cember 23, 192 Edel, who was a waiter, was ar rested near 8t. Paul, Minn, last April. The police said that some of Mrs. Harrington's clothing was found in a room that had been oc- cupied by Edel in New Haven, Conn. D’Annunzio Resting Mind By Work on Music, Play Gardone Rivera, [taly. Feb. 19 (#) | —Gabriele d'Annunzio in his re. treat here is working off and on at a play, easing his mind by the com- jposition of music when writing ipalls on him. At least that is what he told the two famous actresses, the sisters, Irma and Emma Gram- matica, when they called on the poet recently. D'Annunzio gave them the latest photograph of himself, taken in a moment when he was “registering surprire,” The autograph he ap- pended described himself as “an | unresigned old corsair of the Adri- atie.” ISTRAND TODAY and WED. e More Mirth Than Your Money's Worth! LEAVITT LOCKWOOD REVUE A 25 m‘iEas 25 Teddy hmy and Band Hayden-Gloria Girls On the Screen ‘MARRIAGE BY CONTRACY’ with Patsy Ruth Miller Vawrence Gray Thurs., Fri., Sat. Dynamic Drama? iy sk Comd waLILY DAMITA HERSERT BRENO) [y T Vaudeville with AL VANN and His Gang PICTURE one Aetu offer ‘3 Brn Sisters’ lnd “Illhn Delumt in ‘While the Wife's Away’ Next Sunday—A ' Vitaphone Production “The Redeeming Sin” with Dolores Costello & Conrad Nagel. For Killing Actress| The Modes of the Moment At Unequalled Low Prices 2« $14 $12im Lvery one of the new frocks that are fresh from theit wrappings seem to have incorporated somehow the very spirit of Spring. They are gay in color—they are gay in line—with dashing debonair bows and flu!'i’y lingerie touches at the collars and cuffs. In the group are the two piece ensembles with the correct new short jackets And two-piece frocks with briskly flaring skirts, Prints are here, too, in small dainty patterns. The ase sortment is a wide one and includes frocks for every taste and type DOWNSTAIRS —STORE— See These Bargains In Spring Dresses Prints and Plain Silks 2.95——-$3.95 4-95—$5.95 A Special Group of High Char- acter Frocks—at ..... 0004, Here, fashion and value-wise women of New Britain, is a department destined to play a big part in your ap- parel wants—for this department il'brh:lng within your reach, apparel—the newest and smartest at ridicu- lously low prices. Always visit this department. " Pleasing surprises await you. Look to Jordan’ For Fashion Value