New Britain herald., 1924-12-29
TEACHES. HIS SONS
 ID STEAL CHICKENS
But Wise Old Bird Opens Way
 for Fathers Arrest
DUBICKl UNDER ARREST
Hayes To Leave Post OniCc With Brilliant Record - 12t Gases of Scarlet FcNcr-NaCCa Claim May Be paid-Factoric Resume.

A Admissions by Felix Dubicki, alias Ncsuki, of Lake avenue. charged with chicken stealing, revealed q story on Saturday after his arrest by Detective Sergeant Daniel McGiIli- cuddy of the police, that rivailcd the finest descriptions of Dickens in "OIlvcr Twist" Dubicki appeared iD inc role of a modern Fagin for, ec- cordng to the story told 10 the po- lice, his chicken stealing operations were mainly successful through tho employment Of his two young sons, The boys would crawl through the holes. made by poultry owners for the fowls 10 run into their houses land then when tie youths were in side. the chickens were quickly handed out 10 the father. When the esired number was taken, the fath- CT and sons drove away in a motor car.
 This scheme bafcd the police for several months as during the sum- mcr, complaints came in and despite q careful watch by the officials, the deprcdations continued. Recently the stealing became bolder in that several places were visited at close intervals, although an outstanding feature of the thnfts was that all took plaoc on Saturdays or Sum days. Finally the culprit made a mistake. He took chickens of a neighhor. The neignhor suspected that his fowls were nearby and de- ciJed that the Dubicki fowls bore a strong resemblance to the ones, for merly owned by himself. One of the hens was taken to his coop and without any hesitation found its way to the egg box and otherwise show cd it's familiarity with the place and that it formerly belonged there. The arrest was made and admissions followed, that caused Dubick 10 be locked up over night. AS the judges were out of town this morning, the case will be heard on Tuesday. Dubicki came here about two years ago and according 10 the po- lice, he is the man, who was ar rested in 1920 in Southington for the theft of COW. At that time his name was Alex Dubitski.
 The two boys were arrested 3 few , ago for the entering of several places in East Bristol and the theft of numerous articles. but were plac- cd on probation at that time.
 Post OGEc Cleans Jp
 Tho local post office has estab- lishod q record in the midst of the annual Christmas rush as the maD- ing floor was cleared Of packages each day. Postmaster William 4. Hayes has succeeded each year in having the mail matter out on time. having secured the earnest cooperation of his whole force. so that the office has kept at high speed throughout the period of extra work,
 The postmaster will sever his con- ncctiun with the office on Thursday. when Councilman Frank $. Merrill vii, assume tho executive chair, but with the postmaster will go a splen- did record of achievement for his eight years of servica, That his work has been immensely apprc- ciated is shown by a sheaf of com mandatory letters from business men and others.
 Fever In Hand,
 That the scarlet fever situation is well in haTtl is the opinion of Health Officer Joseph I, Woisard who reports no new cases for yes torday and this morning. With a few cases, dug out on Saturday, the city's total since the outbreak of the ma'ady stands at l94. Due to the splendid manner in which the malady was attacked no cas- uaIties have resulted and several hard eases, which were feared at first, have responded to treatment The removal of quarantine cards in some houses has already been started.
 Skating Season Opens.
 Opening of the skating season at Rockwell Park has taken place since the advent Of the recent cold snap so that the lagoon at 'hc rec reation spot is well thronGod with skaters throughout the day and night, On Saturday and sunday especially large crowds enjoyed tho winter ras,imo. Tn order that tho proper supervision may ho given to ;he skating center, the park com- uissioners have appointed Joseph Civizzio, special policeman, who will oversee the park grounds, along with pomtDick Ciandolla tho care taker. Nr. Cl,jzzio Is ~" proprietor of the hath house at 'ho bathing