New Britain herald., 1928-03-10
HIGHWAYS ARE NOT BLOCKED BY SNOW State Flows Succeed in Keeping
 Them Open NO TRACE OF ''FIREBUG"
Police Unable to Find Clue to Iden- tity Of Incendiary-Last Game of season Tonight Other Ncwsy News Notes.

visions Of spring were rudely dis pelled yesterday with the arrival of the winters worst snow storm, which not only demoralized traffic but the spirits Of the populace as well. Snow s1oNcls, which had been nut away until next winter were hastily drag Std out again this morning to clear walks or snow, which iu some places Was slA inches deep and in others
 had drlfted as high as two feet.
 Trolley service of the Bristol Trac 1 tlon company was maintained on schedule but 10 keep the tracks clear IL was necessary to operate snow blows on the Terryville, Plainyille and Woodland street lines continu- ously all night Service on the New Haven road was also kept on sched- ule, trains arriving and leaving the local station on time, The greatest difficulty was experienced bv auto- moblllsts who left their homes early m the morning without chains. Many Iot these, particularly those living in Inc hill sections. were obliged to leave their cars in the city overnight. Although no accidents were report cd To the police department. many were narrowly arerted. particularly where drivers attempted to apply thelr brakes too quickly.
 State highway blows, under the direction of Foreman Patrick Collins. started clearing the main thorough fares just as soon as the snowfall ceased at c:30 this morning and the state road between this city and flainvllle was open for travel before q. m. City blows were also called out al an early hour and were busily engaged this morning in opening up tn" streets in the first taxing district, This afternoon the highways leading to Chippins Hill and Fall Mountain will be given attention. City em~ ployes and teams are removing the snow from the center today.
 No Clue To Would-Be Incendtary
 In spite of the fact that police of hclals worked until a late hour last night in an attempt to ascertain the identity Of the person who attempt cd to set fire to the Bristol theater on North Main street Thursday night. no progress has been made. John Guer- tin Of 2oo North Main street, the l6 year old omploye at the Bristol ,he- ater who informed the police that he surprised a man in tho act of starting a fire near the drop curtain tlJN hrD,,t~b. Headquarters late in the afternoon and questioned by Chief Ernest T. Belien and Detective Sergeant Dan- lel NcGlllicuddy. Fire Chief John ". Hayes was in conference during the day with q fire insurance inspec- LOT, whose name was not given out, and they later discussed the matter with Sergeant McGillicuddy.
 Young Guertin still sticks 10 his story, which the police are inclined to believe because of the boys ex- cited condition when he told his story 10 Officers Keith and Messier. In fact, he was so frightened over the occurrence. that 1t was necessary for Officer Messier to accompany him 10 his home.
 Arthur IT. Lockwood, an official Of the Colonial Theaters, Inc. which owns and operates the Bristol the attr announced yesterday that a re- ward Of s100 would be paid to any one furnishing information which would lead to the arrest and con- Nic'ion of tho guilty party.
 While no definite statement wac from the police today, it is thought possible that Commissions ar Robert Hurley of the state po- lice will be requested 10 offer assist 1 ance in the investigation.
 To Play Broadbrook
 The Maple End basketball team | will journey to Broadbrook this eve ming for a return engagement with | the team of that town. The two teams played at the John Jennings school gym tn this city few weeks | ago and the locals emerged victor ious.
 st. Patrick's Night Dance
 Chairman c. Earl Lourie of the ! Maple End Athletic club and men, | hers Of his committee are busy com- | pleting arrangements for a novelty l dance to be given in the John Jen- nings school on St. PatrickS night | The affair is 10 be conducted under the auspices of the John Jennings school Parent Teacher association.
 Dcvotious to st. Anne