New Britain herald., 1927-12-08
HOLD HEARING ON
 CROSSING SIGNAL Electric Device Has Failed to
 Work as We'll as Expected MAYOR TO REPRESENT CITY
Audiano Case Again Continued-En- dees Playing in Waterbury To- night-Leon Liz is Jailed For Elm. bezzlcnlcnt-Other Items,


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 A hearing on the application Of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for an amendment of the order Of the pub lie utilities commission requiring the maintenance of an automatic crossing signal at Doolittle's cross. Ing in this city has been set for ll:3O o'clock tomorrow morning at the state capitol in Hartford. Mayor w. Raymond Ctunb will attend to rep resent the city's interests.
 Several months ago an electric signal system was installed at the crossing in question, after both the city council and the public utilities commission had approved the plans submitted by the railroad engineers. The signals. which consist of two rcd discs on q horizontal arm, were placed at the various approaches 10 the crossing on posts located on the right side of the streets. These, however, have failed to work out as well as was first expected because Of the fact that on occasions they es- capped the notice of automobile op- orators unfamiliar with the signal arrangement. The amendment which will be presented at tomor- rows hearing, calls for the reloca- tion of the signal lights 10 the cen ter ot the streets, where they can not be overlooked by autoists. It is not believed that there will be any objection to the proposed arrange ment.
 Doolittlc's crossing is one Of the most dangerous in the state Of Con- necticut due 10 the fact that five streets. Burlington avenue, Farming ton avenue, North street, Maple street and Judd street, converge at the crossing. There have been nu- merous accidents at the point in ques- ton in past years in spite of the fact that the crossing has been protect ed by crossing fagman. Since the inauguration of the signal system. these crossing men have been re- tained. although. in the event the proposed relocation Of lights Is ap- proved by the utilities commission. it Is proba blc that their services will be discontinued.
 Case Again Continued
 The case of Frank Audiano, charged with theft of 3S boxes of from John Mazzoni, who conducts a fruit store on School street, on No- vember Is, was again continued by Prosecuting Attorney James T. Mather today until tomorrow morn ing, at the request Of the accused.
 It Is alleged in the warrant that Audiano appropriated the tomatoes and mushrooms and disposed of i, them without Mazzoni's knowledge. 1
 Case Nolletl
 A charge Of violation of the rules | of the road against William schnieir 1 by Prosecuting Attorney James T. | Mather on payment Of costs amount ing to s5.S0. Schnieir was arrested | after he had disreearded a stop in dication on the traffic standard nt | the corner of West and School ! streets last evening.
 Loses to New Britain Camp
 The setback and rinochle teams Of G. A. Hadsell Camp, L. S. W. N.. ,f this city were defeated by Ham nond Camp of New Britain In the second sitting of the tournament be- .ween the town teams in New Brit lin last night by seven points. The ocal team, however, is still leading he New Britain veterans by ten points
 The next sitting will be played in his city on Monday evening. De- ,ember 1e.
 Playing in Waterbury
 The New Departure basketball cam will play it's third state leageu Y ,ame this evening in Waterbury when It will oppose the St. Joseph I. A. B. team of that city.
 On Saturday evening the Hart ord Yankees are scheduled for camc at the local high school gym.
 Setback Tournament ' The second sitting of the setback ournament between the New De- 'arture Manufacturing company fire and the city fire fighters will be played at the central fire sta- ion this evening at 8 o'clock. Mem- 'ers of the city fire department won he first sitting last Thursday eve ling by an eight-point margin.
 Feast Day Observed The Feast of the Immaculate Con- option was observed in all Catholic hurches of the city with special masses this morning. Al -:a0 o'clock