New Britain herald., 1927-04-08
CROOKS STEAL S60 AT BRISTOL MOVIE
Policemen Hear Pounding But
 Only One Has His Gun
BURGLARS MAKE ESCAPE
Funeral Of World War Veteran Held Today-Nosilics Fined $500 On Liquor Charges - Phelps FrazeI Wedding last Night.

The Bristol theatcr on North Main street was paid another visit early lhis morning by burglars and ap- proXlmatoly S60 In small change stolen from the safe. This is the second time the playhouse has been entered during the past six months, the burglars securing about s1.50O on the previous occasion. 1nvesti- eation by Detective Sergeant Daniel McGlllicuddy showed that entrance was made through a trap door on the roof which was reached with a ladder. The continuation and handle or the safe were broken off. the same method having been used by burglars successfully several months ago.
 The robbery was committed short lv after o'clock. according to in- formation received at Headquarters. At about 4:25 a. m, Officer Con nelly. doing duty on North Main street. and Officer Thomas Me Carthy. who completed his nights work at 4 a. n.. were walking up North Main street when their at tention was attracted by pounding in tho theater. They proceeded to in- 9estisate and Connolly who was armed. sent his fellow officer to po- lice headquarters for assistance. Officer Arthur Messer, who was on the desk at the time, returned with Officer Mccarthy. who had pro- cured his revolver from the rack at headquarters. and the three officers then proceeded 10 investigate. Dur ing the time which had elapsed the burglars had become alarmed and made good their escape by an exit near the rear Of the building and had then climbed by means of lad der onto the railroad tracks. A sub sequent search of the vicinity failed to reveal any sign of the men.
 Had Officer Mccarthy been carry. ing his revolver at the time he and Officer Connolly heard the suspicious noises in the theater. 1t Is probable that the burglar or burglars would have been caught. Being unarmed, he did the only feasible thing by re- turning to headquarters for assist ance. in the opinion of the police. The regulations of the local depart ment require each officer to leave his revolver handcuffs and searohltght in a rack at headquarters upon con- pletlon of his days work. the only officer permitted 10 retain such para phernalia being the traffic officer al Forestville. who Is not obliged to re- port 10 the office before going on duty or at the conclusion of the day 1t was pointed out that the police of other cities are permitted 10 carry their rcvOlvers with them so that they might cope with any emergency which might arise while they are on their way to and from home.
 The Colonial Theaters. Inc. owners of both the Bristol and Princess theaters in this city. has experi- enced considerable misfortune during the past several months. In Novem- Der last year, both theaters were en- tered by burglars and about s1.50O taken from the safe in each theater. On December 12, the Bristol theater was guttcd by fire and was reopened only about month ago after 1t had been completely remodeled.
 Bids Asked For Grading
 Bids for the excavation and re- moval Of approXimately 4,5O0 cubic yards of dirt from East Road have been asked for by City Clerk Steele, In accordance with a vote taken by the city council on last Tuesday evening. These bids, which the city council reserves the right to accept or reject. will be opened at meet ing to be held on April 18th.
 GymnaStic Demonstration
 A girls gymnastic demonstration, Tn which approximately 200 high school girls will participate, will be held at o'clock this evening in the high school gym under the direction of Miss Mildred Rowe and Miss Eleanor Fish. The program Is as follows:
 Tactics, senior; rhythms, ball bouncing. rope jumping, freshmen. {. wand drill, sophomores;, gym class 1SS0-l92T. seniors and juniors; games. sophom ores; Indian club drill. juniors; apparatus, volunteer group; intermisslou; dancing. bal loon dance. sophomores; clog dance, juniors; sailors hornpipe. seniors; English country dances, freshmen toy shop. speciality; figure marching. volunteer group.
 Funeral of Emma Teresa Klitka
 The funeral of Miss Emma T. klitka of 142 Willis street was held at 10 o'clock this morning at St. Josephs church. The requiem high mass was celebrated. by Rev. Thom- as F, Lynch assistant pastor and