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New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
City Items

Boys throwing stones in the rear of Main street buildings yesterday broke q skylight in Rarhaels store, according to complain to the police
 Officer Thomas C. Dolan arrested Fred W. Dux of 40 Williams street at Russell & Erwin's factory this morning on the charge Of non -sup- port. for the Manchester police.
 See the new Pontiac at C, 4. Eence Showroom, 50 Chestnut St. adyt.
 Complaint was made to the police yesterday by Joseph Raney of 2s Clark street that damage mad been done to his garage at Dixon and Lorraine streets.
 Mrs. Buckwalter is back from the hospital. Appointments can be made at the Newark Beauty Parlor, l3l Main street. Phone 11s7.-advt.
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mfr. and Mrs. Ralph Laribee of 8k5 South Main street. Plantsville.
 An automobile owned by Archie J, Filion of 2s4 Hillside avenue, Hart. ford. which was stolen Monday in front of the owners store 1t lel Church street. this city, was found by Officer kozlauskas on Putnam street last night.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

rived and Wisk was taken to ths police station.
 The officer stated that he ussd hi, nightstick only in self-defense. Su. pernumerary Officer Todsia who went te Curry's assistance. testified in court that the officer had his hands full and that he did not use his club until Wisk forced him against plate-glass window.
 According to testimony by Wisk, there was no provocatoin for the &C., ,ion of the officer.
 Alderman Walter L. Faik, chatr- man of the finance committee of the common council. rapped Chairman Chamberlain Of the board of police commissioners and Prosecutor 10. seph C. Woods in q denunciation of policemen who employ their night sticks as weapons of attack. His objections were based on tho Wisk affair.
 Chairman Chamberlain stated to | representative of the Herald last night that he had nothing to say to Alderman Talks remarks in yester. days edition.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
AT THE CAPITOL

Tonight is the last chance to see West Point" really great photo- play with William Haines and Joan Crawford featured. Capitol patrons have been loud in their praise of this picture since it's opening on Sunday last. It Is a great story of a West Point cadet, his loves, his life. and drama. within the walls of the famous military academy.
 Beginning tomorrow the program will change and will offer two very entertaining features. The main at- traction being the Rex Ingram pro- duction Of ''The Garden of Allah" with Alice Terry featured. The conn panion feature presents a lively sAappy film in silk Legs" with pop- ular Madge Bellamy starred. It is a story Of salesmanship on the roxd to happiness. comedy of hearts and legs that is guaranteed enter tainment.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
POLICEMAN FACES
 CLUBBING CHARGE
Hlsk Presents Allegations Against Curry to Police Board

Charges against Supernumerar,
 Officer Joseph Curry by 1xnatiu, a"hlteyo Wisk of 1o4 Cabot stree,
 were preferred at a meeting of the lhoard of police commissioners last
 evening. Wisk. who was present at
 the meeting, presented letter to l the board in which he stated that tha officer struck him five times on the head with his nightstick Satur- day night and then arrested him for drunkenness, breach of the peace land resistance.
 l. Wlsk was discharged by Judge 1 Morris r. Sake in police court Mon. day morning. The letter was read to members of the board and the
 matter was referred to the discipline committee without comment. Wisk
 was not called upon for an explana- ton and he left soon after he pre- scented the letter. He wore a good sized strip of adhesive tape over his right eye
 According to testimony brought out by Officer Curry in the court hearing Monday, Wisk and his cons- Tn. Joseph Wisk. were arguing in tho doorway of restaurant on Broad street at about 11:45 o'clock Saturday night. He ordered the men to move along and several who were standing with the Wisks did so, The latter did not go until the officer re- peated the order, according to his testimony. and then they went as far as the curb. where, in response to another order, he said. they used Vile language towards him. He said he noticed that "Whitey" had been drinking and he made it plain to him that if he didn't obey the order he would be arrested.
 After Wisk had used harsh lan- suage, the officer stated, he placed the man under arrest. Wisk resist cd to such an extent that the officer tapped him on the forehead with nus nlghtstick. according to Curry's testimony. Other officers later ar
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

modern service" The report aist said that the efficiency of destroyer squadrons as a whole suffers from
 the lack of squadron leaders" and that the "art of submarine construc. ton and submarine operation has advanced materially in recent years
 so that it is possible to operate sub marines of q suitable tyte for long periods at sea" It added that I've cannot afford to neglect" this de velopment.
 Wilbur pointed out that because Of limitations of the Washington naval treaty the new cruisers would be limited to 10000 tons displace- ment and to guns Of s-inch calibre. He said that the c5 new cruisers would be in addition to the eight un- der construction and the 10 cruisers of 7,50o tons displacement already built making a total of 4s modern cruisers
 Aircraft Carriers
 The secretary recalled that under the Washington treaty with the launching of the new airpianc car rlers Lexington and Saratoga and the scrapping of the Langley. the n'ted States would have 6e,0oo tons left for aircraft carriers. He added that If five carriers were to be built thelr size necessarily would be limited to 13,soo tons each but that he felt the exact tonnage should not De determined until experience had been gained from the Lexington and Saratoga.
 While Wilbur in announcing the program several weeks ago estimat- ca the cost at $7e5, 5,00o,OOo. he said that it had been sent to congress with the maximum price for par tlcular ships" omitted and that -a1. though the general plan is five year building program, an exact and concise limitation as to the begin ning and completion of the ships or as 10 the lapsing of the authoriza- non therein contained is not desir- able nor wise"
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
Civic League Officers
 At Central Junior Fl. s.

The clubs of the Central Junior High school assembled yesterday afternoon for their weekly meetings. several new members have been added to tho list on the School Paper club and 1t is planned to pub- fish an issue this Friday.
 The executive committee of the school consisting of the four ofri- cers of tho Civic league met this afternoon.
 Tho election of Civic league off cers for the coming semester took place this morning during the reg ular meeting of the section presi- dents. The officers for the present semester are:
 President. Duane steinle; vice president Dorothy Page: secretary, 'onstancs Steele: treasurer, Edwin McEvoy.
 Tho officers for the coming sem- ester. who wero elected this morn- ing. are: President, Edwin .McEvoy; Nics-presadent Mary Rand: secre- tary, Dorothy Page: treasurer. Ben eiict Vetra&o.
 These officers will be installed be- fore graduation.
 Principal French authorized the Civic league this nf6rning to present the officers of the league and nine
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
|E.E. HALL ELECTED
 DIRECTOR 0f BANK
Saccaeds Llte (. '. Tralt oa Ner Britain SiIings Bolrd

Senator Edward F. Hall has bee,
 elected to the board Of directors Q
 the saviass Bank sf New Britain
 taking the place left vacant by tn,
 death of George W. Traut.
 1 The new director is chairman O
 the board of finance aud taxation O. this city and is financial director fo, the state of Connecticut, a position he assumed after resigning the Sec. retaryship Of Landers, Frary { Clark's. He will retire from tn, senate at the close Of this session.
 The directors of the bank at thsi, meeting yesterday adopted the fol. lowing resolutions:
 "Mr, George W. Traut. an esteem ed member of this board, died at his home tn this city December :9. 1927.
 "Mr. Traut's connection with this bank dates from July ls, 1909. when hs was elected an incorporation. April II. 1897. he was elected a di- rector and since February II, 1913. he has served as ( member of the finance committee. His service to the bank has been marked by an unha9ging interest in and . stead fast loyalty 10 its affairs and a will insness to give literally Of hts time and thought to its problems.
 He was a fine type of citizen and tho same characteristics that were 70 prominent here appear in all his relations and service to his fellow men. His long service upon the school board has been Of inestim able value to this community. A man of sterling character and charming personality. he endeared himself to all with whom he came in contact.
 Resolved: That Mr. Traut's asso- ciates upon this board express our extreme regret that he has been talk en from us in the full vigor Of man hood, and extend to hts widow and children our sincere expression Of and interest, and direct hat this minute be spread upon our records and . copy sent to hia fam ly."
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
AMERICAN NAVY IS
 BADLY IN NEED 0F
 MODERN CRUISERS
{Continued From First Paxe)

international law, provide refuge ir
 time of disorder. protect commerce
 preserve our ocean routes of trade
 and provide adequate national de- 1 fense.
 "'We have not such a fleet at the present time. Each postpcnement of the undertaking of essential new construction increases the already pronounced inadequacy still farther into the future.
 Delay ts Dangerous Delay in building up the fleet to the standard of its requirements de- prlves the country of an adeouate national defense for a period of years and will entail extraordinary tlnancial burdens in future years. Prompt adoption of the progra m proposed will result in a fleet ade- quate for national defense and will avoid excess peak loads in future fl- nancial demands"
 The general boards report called auentlon to what 1t said was tho need of maintaining . shipbuildinT industry and added that Hack of modern cruisers is very serious and constitutes the navy's greatest weak ness today"
 Every War game. whether played af the war college or carried out in practice on the high seas,'' the boards report continued, "emuha- sizes the need for an increased mum, per Of vessels of this type. Their duties in peace are of a wide variety. not the least of which is aid to our overseas trade. Our merchants and manufacturers must not only hold the foreign markets We have gained. put as European conditions return 10 normal we must ever seek new markets fp their output, if our is to continue.
 showing the flag has a very influence upon their on. deavors, and the measures of their success is influenced in no small de- gree by the prestige which up-to- i uate and smart modern cruiser. create and foster"
 P Obsolete Cruisers
 The general boards report added mat there are 22 cruisers of q total | displacement of 164,1oO carried in ] decommissioned status that should be replaced. for "all lack speed. and general fitness for
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

Henry Babcock, who has been prom inently identified with theatrical &C., ttvities of the Woman's club. An excellent supporting cast has been selected to carry out the scheme.
 Louise Hermann, who it is pre- dicted, has future in the terpsi- chofean art, has preps q delight su1 uahce number for entertain meht or the patrons. Laiancing her on the program is Billy Bunting.
 Charles Gaa, the director, believes that with the few added touches. a finished production will be given and his work in the remaining days will be to perfect slight defects. Ca- pacity houses will greet the perform CTS each night. according to reports from the ticket agencies.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
AT LYCEUM

Be sure to be at the Lyceum theater tonight and take home one of these beautiful double woven cor. tex finish blankets with you. Start ing today for three days a super double feature program consisting of two of the finest pictures ever seen on one bill before. The main at- traction offers New Britain's favor- lte woman star Irene Rich in The Silver Slave" Elittering drama Of modern mother love. She saved daughter by stealing her lovers. The companion feature offers Red Rid CTS of Canada" starring Patsy Ruth Miller.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
VAUDEVILLE AT STRAND

Inc new show tomorrow at the , strahd brings to this city one of the , most elaborate vaudeville spectacles III present day vaudeville "1he Pass Ing Parade veritable extravaganza that IS just bubbling over with the pest of comedy. song, dance and other stage novelties. The Passing Parade" has cast of P people in- cludlng Boob McManus. the inter- nationally famous comedian, Dick Knowles and the l2 original Sun shine girls.
 The feature photopiay for the weekend starting tomorrow will be Nevada" adapted from one of Zane Grey's best selling novels.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
PARSONS, HARTFORD

ChooSing title for . play is diff cult work. The original title of Broadway" the famous drama of the New York cabarets which is at Parsons for the balance of this week was Bright Lights" Philip Dunnine formerly stage manager for Charles Dillingham;. wrote the play. He in- terested Jed Harris. the producer, who in turn called in George Abbott for rewriting and staging. It was decided that the title, Bright Lights" was rather commonplace somebdy remembered movie of that name. Another title was de- cided upon and "The Roaring For ties" was chosen. This was discard ed because it was thought to be am- biguous. Then Broadway" was picked in order-that there could be no misunderstanding. and despite the value of the title it had never previously been used for ! play.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

delivered a1- ultinaepn lo hap paay.
 ers that tAsy sethes Ut haak int
 the fern h whieh thsy wxFs Aue-
 tns the carly part c the raos for
 league heaess 0r slse chaagee will
 have te b. made. Tho team dumped in the first battle with Aeridea and tt has shown little improvement s.nee that tiue. It let two eam4s te Asriden and last saturday night was swamped by the Atlas of N9w Have4.
 In order that New Britain might have a chance at honrs in the sec- ond halt Of to league which starts next week. the local maaasss fseis that strict measures will hays te be taken. Hh statement that chansss would be effected in the team if 1t failed to display some basks kstball. ts rot to be taken as statement that the local players are due to "x~t the gate" but rather as warnlnx that each and every man must play bss- ketball.
 The Mohawks of Holyoke led by the great Jerry Conway. star Of the Mertden Endees. will have the Cas- sidy brothers on the forward line. Graeber and Torno are two guards who have uncanny ability to stop opposing scoring threats and they will be at their best here. The Mo- hawks defeated tho Tabr quintet earlier in the season.
 New Britain's lineup will not be decided on until before game time Saturday. Local fans have coufi- dence in the ability Of the squad to come through so that the second half Of the league will find tho Ciy quintet up with the leaders in the race for the pen. nant.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
LITTLE DANCE STAR
 FEATURE 0F FR0LIC
Louise Hermann Has Prominent
 Pat in Lions Show

Greater enthusiasm is being shown by the members of the cast in the Lions Frolic at every rehearsal and the production begins to take deti- mite shape,
 In the first section, which has been named Memories" with Rev. Samuel Fiske as the male lead. re- hearsals are taking place daily and IS ready for production now. Play ing opposite MT. F'iske will be Inez
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
GO WEST ON BUYING TRIP

V. F. Cteszynski. general manager Of A. Cteszynski & Sons and Miss V, Osman of the same firm are at the Grand Rapids Furniture Market buying for the concern. They will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. T, H, Gvabowskt of Gary. Indiana. over the weekend. Mrs. Gvabowski is Mir. cleszynski's sister. Mir. Gyabowski was formerly New Britain attorney and Is now a prominent attorney and banker at Gary. Inspection Of some Of tho larger mercantile establish ments of the middle west is planned before their return.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
CLlNCH SCORES kAYO

Johnny Clinch, leading ace among the amateur boxers Of this city. ad- ded to his record last night in Windsor Locks when he Gored . knockout over Stanley Staiik ot Chicopee in the first round ot their fight. Dominic Frisco of this city kayoed Frank Patrin of Windsor Locks in the third round of their bout. Patrin went down in the first two rounds but the bell saved him on both occasions. Tho third New Britain boy on tho card scored . !our round decision over Bill Will liams oi Windsor Locks.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
GAVE HER "LOyE pOrloyv

spokane. Wash. Jan. II U'P)-- Because he thought it would mako her love me more." Steven Bagar-
 mary gave hs sweetheart, Ethel crosby, Hove potion." police said. authorities awaited the outcome Of the girls condition before bringing charges. Doctors said she might die
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
HoRWrTz NAMED REVIEWER

Deputy Sheriff Martin H. Horwitz has been appointed receiver of the cankr'lpt estate Of Johnson & Cas- person, carpenters and builders. whose voluntary petition in bank ruptcy was filed in the United States district court last week. Saul Berman. referee in bankruptcv. made the appointment.
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11
COURT QUINTET TO PRACTICE TONIGHT Ner Britain Tam Getting Reldy
 for Holy3e xohauts

Following thrss straight defeat, suffersd in important games in the connecticut State BaaketbaIl League. the New Britain quintet will 10 through . stiff practice session to- night In preparation for m attempt 10 get out of the slump when 1t meets the Mehawks of Holyoks at .ns Stanely Arena oaturday night. Although the coming contest is not league battle. the visitors form as strong ! combination aA there is in the Nutmeg circuit.
 Manager Clarence Lanpher has
New Britain herald., 1928-01-11

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED Ans
 FOR BEST RESULTS
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pupils with tickets to the Lions Frolic.
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READ HERALD CLAssrEvrn ans
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High Cost Of Railroad Safety.

Nearly all Of the important railroads
of this country and many of the small
er systems have been or are being
equipped with the automatic safety de-
vice which eliminates many kinds of
accidents. 4 1t is. for instance. impossible
to run by danger signal, for If the
engineer should fail to see the signal.
the train will be automatically stopped
before 1t has gone many feet beyond the
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Demands Extradition.

Brought before Judge Gus A. Schuldt
in Police Court yesterday and charged
with being a fugitive from justice.
Harry M. Pearl demanded that extradi-
ton papers be issued for him before he
would return to Philadelphia. where he
is wanted by police. The court granted
his request and fixed bond at $500.
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post On electrified roads the expense
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troll cab. say the locomotive, there Is
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to George Flatow of the Long Island
railroad that line has spent over
81 100000 for the protection.
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Huguenots Seek Memorial

A fund for the erection OF a monu-
ment here to Admiral Gaspard de
Coligny, Huguenot leader and martyr. has
been inaugurated by the Huguenot So
ciety of Washington. All those Of
Huguenot descent In the United States
will be solicited The treasurer is
Thomas r. Carshee, 1916 New Hamp-
shire avenue
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and the American Security g. Trust Co.,
with nearly 500. May 80.
All three organizations will make the
trip to the Maryland resort in special
buSSes. The members viii have the
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One Of the big machines Of the I'M
perial Airways Service recently made
the fight between London and Paris,
distance OF 240 miles. in the record time
of 80 minutes.