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Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09

! Songs, dances, ballads, wise cracks and vaudeville snecialt.es will ali pass ! in review at the first and only appear ance in this city of the United Rota- ! rian Minstrel Company. Monday eve ming. May goth. On the call board the route sheet will tell the company to gather the following night in Dan ielson for another one night stand.
 The best in minstrclsy is being as- sembled under the direction cf A. r. Burns with "Svd" Marland cast for interleeutor. Why is Syd like the Putnam water situation? Because he has been before the public for long time. And that doesn't mean that the well known handler of the other end of the end mems bits is aged. But the fact that he has appeared as interloeutar, and most acceptably by the way. twice. within the past three years, once with a cold and cnee with out, gives him precedence over other veterans, excluding Henry Morse. But Henry has left the footlights for the hotel business. Syd doesn't spend all of his time entertaining either. The retirement of Henry. however leaves the honor of dean of inter lccutors to Mir. Marland.
 Leaving history and returning to the show: The performance Monday evening. May goth. will be in two parts. Perhaps it should be announc- ed that these parts are part 1 and part 2. The first part will bring out the grand ensemble and the best it has to offer in minstrelsy. The sec ond part will be devoted to some very special speeialties. There will be some ladies in the cast, according to little lew down given on what the show is to develop.
 Just an Outline
 Before the show closes William E. Wheaton will offer a ballad and so viii Earl Winslow Mrs. E. l.. Bee be's name appears and the Putnam String Quartette and the nanielson Rotary Quartette will harmonize. Then there is the Junior Violin Trio and three girls in hurlesque of Fellow Thru" Miss Maitland in a Medley Dance and q soft shoe dance by "Black Horse" Whether this gen tleman if he IS a gentleman, is a de seendant of the Biaekfeet or form erly saw service in a crack regiment of Tommies, is not known, but he certainly knows how t0 wear soft shoes and how to manipulate them.
 But there is no object in going through the whole program. The above is but an advance mans sll- houette. If one buys 6 ticket early he will have good chance Co see the whole outfit from the rise to the fall of the curtain, which is much bet ter than reading about it. Tickets are now selling by Rotarians. They are tc be exchanged for seats at the box office Wednesday May 18th, so the wise ones are getting them early,
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09
Woodstock Valley

Percy Mattoeks is employed on Dr. Murray's place in Abingdon.
 Milo Booth of Clinton, Conn, spent the weekend at A. N. Hammond's.
 The pupils oi the Valley School hung nice Mnybasket to their teacher, Mrs. Hammond. They spent an enjoyable evening, playing games. Light refreshments were served. and the time for departure came all too soon.
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09
LOCAL D. A. R.
Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter
 Brought Before Congress

Tn resbonse to the question on the state questicnnaire regarding the number who went to the polls this last election. l am very proud Co re- port that out of the thirty-fve Con- necticut chapters that answered this
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09
FRENCH WINTER--1929

Monte Carlo, As 1t Was and As It ls.-Ihe Twilight of Romantic Resort-Two Beautiful Villas By the Sea- Delightful St. PauenVar-Back to Cannes and the End of French Winter-1929"
 Especial Correspondence to Patriot)
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09
Battling Idea,

It's better fo have iiea fhan one ihai raltls m anu
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09

Whatever you do, should you vis. it the Riviera, de not fail to make q trip to St. PAul-en-Var. Seldom in Europe or elsewhere have we found more eharraing spot Go out of Can nes and into Cagnes, then turn north through lovely countryside and you will climb steadily towards an old walled town that caps little mcnn-
Putnam patriot., 1929-05-09
MINSTRELSY WITH A
 SPARKLING ULSTER
Songs, Dances, Ballads and Wise Cracks Offering of
 United Rctarians

Attractive silhouet,e by the Advance
 Man
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

riage parade which will open the
exposition.
On the first notice to mothers to
bring their baby carriages and CO.
carts to he decorated more than 20
we're brought to the headquarters.
Industrious boys will do the deco
rating and as there are special priz-
es to be given for the fanciest and
best floats much secrecy az to in
dividual plans and ideas is prevalent
among these embryo decorators.
Not many changes we're made in
the Miss New Britain" election.
Miss Anna Anthony still holding the
lead with a margin Of about 1000
votes. The standing today Is as fol-
lows:
Anna Anthony. PSF, 400. Telephone
company.
Ida Ravizza. eS5,40o. Hungerford
& Sax.
Sarah Croll, es4,6oo. Louis Croll
Plumbing company.
Hulda knight. 2S4,550. North e.
Judd.
Helen Lech. cS4,100. New Brit
ain Polish Baking Co.
Eleanor Hayes. $4,000, Stu. ley
Works
Francis koIode, eS3, 500, Raphaels
Department Store.
Georgiana Cardain, eS3,697, STAN
ley Rule & Level.
Evelyn Carswell, 2Se.S0O. Hart &
Cooley Mfg. CO.
Peggy Baltzer, .S2,6oO. City Ma
tionai Bank.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

hlng Goes Forth 70 War by koe-
ncman, ana the aria, Vision Fusi-
i've, from "Herodlade', by Masse-
Not.
Miss Kline 7ill sing Trees. and
The Winds in the South" by Scott.
Mr.. House will sing, "Ah Love.
uut Day by Protheroe, AND
Noon Of Ny Delight, by Lehman.
Miss Kline and Mr.. House have
sung for the Choral society in pre-
lous Years and the directors were
lad 10 bring them hack to the city.
Mr.. Webb will make his first appear
aHce ii this city. He has appeared
NTH many other choral societies
However, including the Hartford
Oratorio society and Norwalk Choral
Art society. His voice is praised as
one OF resonant and powerful quail.
,ty. and is used With skill and intel.
lisonce.
The concert tomorrow will be an
other effort 70 ascertain how thor
cughly the public Of New Britain
and vicinity appreciate choral efforts
CT such caliber, The choral con-
certs for years have made musica
history Ill this city.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06
STELLAR Comedian
new BRITAIN BOY
Former Herald "NeWsie" With
Play Rain Or Shine

Now Britain people who remem-
candy butcher at the old keency
thcater on Main street, viii have
an opportunity to see him in anoth-
er role next week when he appears
at Parsons theater, Hartford, in
Joe Cooks show, Rain or Shine"
He shares oomedy honors with Cook
who is known as the "ono man cir
GUS
In 1914 mis- friends did not dream
that some day they would pay top
prices 10 see him. He vas one Of
the brightest lumiDaries on Broad
way during the fun year the show
ran In New York.
Chasen vas born in Odessa. Rus
sia. and the family came 20 this city
in 1905. Dave vas about II years
Old at the time. He attended the
public schools here and vas d Her
aid neusboy After leaving school
he served in various capacities,
working for d time at the Damon
.
Chaser. had the contract for carry
inc mail between the railroad s.l-
ton and the New Britain post Office
and Dave vas his assistant on many
occasions. The men at the post
office knew him and liked him ami
those who had been in contact with
him have paid special visits 10 New
! ork to sec him on the stage.
Hi. acquaintance grew while he
vas one of those vendors who temp
| the sweet tooth in theaters. keen"y
theater was noted for its vaudeville,
An electrical act which vas the
thrill Of the boys in the gallery
needed the services Of an extra
and he received his first stage ca
/ pe-ience with this turn.
I He played his part SO we'll. that
he pas asked TO accompany the act
+ in it's travels. Dave accepted tn.
( offer. He played in vaudeville for
! several years and gradually acqulr'
Cd a comedy line. He seemed TO he
going along like hundreds Of oti1ers
not getting anywhere until about
seven years ago Joe Cook saw MIN
/ in Los Angeles.
Joe decided that Dare deserved
better things and set about proNid
ling them. They teamed in Naude-
vile together. playing all aroun-
the country, in and out or big
time"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06
ADVENT Of Spring
Brings OUT H|kERS
Trips Aioot to Heights Here
about Again in Favor

At one time people in this city
spent Sunday on hiking trips TO
nearby points and enjoying box
lunch picnics. This was the favorlte
sport Of the day and every Sunday,
hundreds Of people we're seen plod-
ding their way along dusty roads.
Most Of the mixers took turns visit
ing Shuttle Meadow. Sunset Rock
or Pinnacle mountains in Farming
ton. OF late years the interest mas
fallen TO a low level but last sum-
mer it started on the upgrade again
and many people enjoyed picnic
parties at those places. The inNen-
ton OF the automobile was the red-
son FOR the decline in hiking trips.
Sunset Rock is located at Whites
crossing. Plainvillc, and lately vas
taken over by the state and con-
ycrted into a state park. A remark
able view OF the surrounding coun-
try can be seen from the rock and
hundreds have taken advantage OF
the opportunity 10 visit this spot.
Although spring has hardly begun.
people are already making trips 10
this height II is a favorite spot for
dos-roasts in the evening and many
factory and office clubs hold partie
there.
Shuttle Meadow is no longer used
as spot or picnics but is still us
tied by hund reds who are eager to
view the source OF New Britain
water supply. The reservoir 10 kept
under constant guard and visitor
are warned against throwing any
thing into the lake.
There are many places IN the
state around uhich stories and ia
bles have boon written but TO III"
residents Of this city. the ancient
tale about viii Warren's' don in
the Pinnacle mountains is OF great
est interest. Generation after gen
Grafton has -oven a tale Of mystery
and adventure around a little cave
in the mountains, which in past
years vas the mecca of hiking par
ties. Due to the interest in this
cave. i would be a very wise thing
for the state 70 take It over hocause
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

They took 4 trip to England and
France and scored heavily in each
country.
When they retur ed to the United
States they were engaged by Earl
Carroll and made a hit in hts three
editions OF THE Vanities." Many
who saw the show remembered
Dave as he came up out Of the audi
ence at the invitation Of the man on
the stage and how he continually
waved, with a funny motion Of the
arm, to his cousin up in the gal
lery."
| Dave became a comedian TO be
reckoned with. New York liked
him. He continued to make hi,
in The Nanities' and became
known far and wide. for Wis off,
stage frendliness. kindness and gen
crosby.
Two years ago Cook and Chasen
opened show OF their own but II
did not succeed. The vehicle open
ed in the summer which was suicide
for the new venture. But Broad
way didn't turn them down. A year
ago last fall they we're offered parts
in Rain or Shine and they &C
ccpted.
They were a big success and were
the talk OF Broadway. Many New
Bri,ainites have seen the show bu,
many others could not because y
was a continual sell-out.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

The. first book printed in Amer
lea was the "Escala Esperitual de
San Juan Climaco." There are no
copies OF the book known to be-
In existence.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

of, its historical background. Accord
ing to reports, countless people WIS.,
tied 1t last summer.
The den Is situated on what is
known as "Rattlesnake HILL" So
called because of the great numbers
OF the species OF reptile which in
habit the rocky terraces there. 1t is
nothing more than q small hole in
the side of the mountain. not large
enough fer a person to pass in with.
out bending down and with a depth
Of little more than Is feet. Yet 1t
has become the root OF story
which has lasted throughout the
years. Despite the fact that many
people think that will Warren"
was only an imaginary bogy-man
with which mothers used to quiet
their fretfu! children In the early
evening. history shows that such a
person existed and spent srea:
deal Of his life as a hermit in the
cave which today bears his name.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06
MOTHER UP EARLY
FOR BABY Rating
Appears At 81. N. for Standing
in K. Of G. Contest

Indicative Of the Widespread inter-
est in baby contests being conducted
in connection with the coming
Knights of Columbus Parents En-
position. one OF the mothers whose
youngster il making strong bid for
honors arrived at the new campaign
headquarters at 500 o'clock this
morning to learn her baby's stand
ing. This is only one instance Of the
interest as manifest by visits and
telephone calls at all hours Of the
night while the committee is at
work. The headquarters at 500 Main
street which 1t was found necessar ~
to open in ad 1ition to the regular
office in the Raphael store also has
a night force which Is tabulating
votes In the eight contests and max
ing arrangements for the Laby car
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

spend some time to advantage by
becoming part and parcel of the
outfit. and with that thought In
mind. they plunged in. For some.
the experience has been enjoyable.
while many others came out greatly
disillusioned and with their ambi-
lions along political lines killed
forever.
Some men are almost superhu-
man in their capacity for work. and
not a few Of them find their way
into the service OF the municipality
Coming up from lodge membership
they are familiar with the prelimi-
nary steps necessary to progress
among the body OF men, and the
necessity Of spending night after
night in smoke-filled committee
rooms holds no fears for them. They
tics as in lodge activities. and I'M
doubtedly they often have impressed
upon them that there is a wide diff
ference between the two forms of
service.
Few books would be large enough
TO record the numerous instances In
which friends of politicians are
blamed or credited. as the case
may be, for .heir advent into the
service Of the community. Men
who become known to their neigh
bors as capable business men or
competent workmen in one line or
another frequently are asked to
stand for nomination on party
ticket for places in the common
council or on some commission or
committee when they had never en-
tertained such an ambition for a
moment. They allow themselves to
be urged. and very often pushed
into office, staying with varying de.
grees of success and peace OF mind.
The political history OF New Brit
ain has some entries that are known
to comparatively few residents out
side the inner circle, concerning the
aspirants whose hopes we're dashed
more than once before being finally
some hopefuls who have stood by.
year after year and seen others 20
into places thav themselves would
have liked to fill. Not many years
back. the representatives OF one OF
the wards we're called upon to
nominate a man to fill a vacancy,
and the majority favored a man
who afterwards served three terms.
but one OF the members wanted an.
other man at that particular time
The nominee was at disadvantage
in not being well known, while the
man who was favored by the lone
council members had a vide ac-
quaintance. The result was that he
obtained a sufficient number OF
votes from the council as a who'll
TO elect him.
noticeable change in recent
years in the method followed by
mayors in appointing members OF
the various commissions has to do
with the selection of inexperienced
commissioners. A decade or more
ago, when political prophets enjoyed
the pastime Of selecting commits
sioners every time a mayor came
into office. it was the practice to
favor former council members in
the predictions, but as time went on
political families became less in.
elusive of this class Of officials.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

Only . few Of the commissioners In
the present official family have had
experience In the common council.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

,....or 10 ,T, mcus. rshIp o. the
a. Muse association no"eN or,
the punGi,, lf3,,.Hree viii be privileged
70 atronI Tins usical event Of thu
FIRST ulacll,r,dD
Choral Work 10 Stir
'rlo Choral society and sololsts
viii sing what IS conceded 10 be one
or IN. greatest Of American choral
&, orl;s carl Busch's king Olaf" a
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

pat" Dashner. 2S:.511. Stanley
Works.
Bessie Culiinan. 2Sl.650. Stanley
Works.
Clara Hinder. .S0,70l. Landers
Frary e. Clark. .
Carmela Galata. 27s.511. Stanley
Works.
Alice Martin. 279,35o. B. J. Flan-
merry Co.
Estelle Pragiuski, 277.100. Lam
ders. Frary & Clark.
Aldona Huck. 27S.936. Boston
Store.
Helen Anderson, :7s.1oo. Corbin
Cabinet Lock.
Viola Bietu. :7s.o1o. Stanley Rule
& Level.
Mary O'Mara, :7,.60o. North &
Judd.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06
why MEN GO into
POLITICAL field
Desire to hold Office Often Comes
as Sudden Inspiration

The why's and wherefores sur
rounding the entrance Of men into
politics in New Britain bring out
many decided differences and view
points which, for the most part. are
known but little outside the boun-
diaries of their respective circles OF
friends and acquaintances. even
their own families in some instances
being without knowledge Of the
actual reasons for the steps taken
in the direction Of public service.
Occasionally. when politicians al
tain heights that surmount the
goals reached by others. who start
ed before they entered the arena in
the battle for votes, they succumb
to temptation TO discourse on the
decision to step out from the ranks,
but as a rule the public is left 10
guess the source OF the power that
moved them. Although 1t may be
surprising to some TO learn Of 1t. it
is said to be fact that some men
cannot put their fingers on the
thing that first inspired or influ-
orced them to essay TO fill places in
the public service. They seem to
have merely propelled themselves.
some of them liking the experience
so we'll they remained in the politi-
cal field for years, while some 9TH
crs fastened to find a way out as
quickly as possible.
Many men IN municipal positions
wanted to become acquainted with
the workings OF the machinery Of
the city government, they say. when
they began their public careers
They had viewed it at distance
and wondered why certain revolu.
tons Of the wheels occurred more
frequently than others, or what
was the power that was behind the
entire scheme. They felt they could
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-04-06

All of these have been heard by
audiences throughout the land. for
they are among the best liked SOLO
lists on the air. Their identification
With some OF the most widely her
aided chain radio programs is we'll
known. As to their singing qualifi-
cations, therefore. they scarcely need
q local Introduction. as no home
With a radio has failed 10 hear their
they have been active upon the con-
cert stage, and also in opera.
Mr.. Webb viii sing when the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-17
COOLIDGE SIGNS
KELLOGG PACT
President Affixes Signature
in Cabinets Presence.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-In the
presence of the cabinet. Vice-Presi-
dent Dawes and members of the
senate, President Coolidge signed
the Kellogg anti-war treaty at
1910 a. m. today.
The signing took place in the
historic East room of the White
House before motion picture
cameras.
The treaty and the ratification
document bedecked in red ribbon
and gold seals lay on the famous
presidential desk which was placed
in the center of the great East room
for this occasion.
There was a great semi-circle of
spectators ON one side of the desk
and almost equa1iy large semi circle
of cameras and spotlights on the
other side.
There are the real rulers OF this
government, Senator Moses IN. H)
said, rather critically, during the
elaborate filming preparation.
Senator Borah thumbed over the
treaty while the camera men were
setting up their spotlights.
"It seems to be all right" Sena-
tor Borah said.
Then the President was asked to
go through The motions of signing
several times more, for the benefit
of the photographers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-17
FRANCE PLANS ACTION
TO CUT MOTOR DEATHS
Startling Increase May Reduce Ma
tional Speed Limit to 40 Miles.

Startling Increase May Reduce Ma
tional Speed Limit to 40 Miles.
BIZ United Pr IS
PARIS, Jan. 17.-With a million
motor cars on the roads. the toll of
fatal accidents has grown at a rate
which alarms the French authori-
ties and the proposal has been put
forward to make national speed
limit of sixty kilometres an hour,
slightly less than forty miles an
hour.
The number of persons killed in
a day average slightly more than
five for the whole of France, accord
ing to NJ. Auscher. president of the
National Union of Touring Associa-
tions.
Although the Frenchman is sup
posed to be toe excitable to make a
good driver, it is notable that the
proportion of motoring deaths in the
country is much lower than in Eng
land, where the number of cars on
the roads is about the same.
Road deaths in England in 1926,
for example, doubled these in France
at 1000 for the year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-17
Tell Me, Star!
Oklahoma Governor Fac
ing Impeachment Scans
Heavens for Fate.
BY DON A. HIGGINS
United Press Staff Correspondent

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Jan.
~ 17.-In the midst of strife
threatening his impeachment,
Governor Henry S. Johnston of
Oklahoma finds time to consult
the stars to learn what effect
cosmic contemporaries have on
the public mind.
l.. Howell Lewis, Oklahoma
City astronomer who forecasts
earthquakes, foretells world and
cosInic disasters, revealed today
that he had been consulted fire.
quently by Governor Johnston
since the legislature began i'm
peachment moves.
While the house and senate
search for alleged high crimes.
against the state, the Governor
is examining Lewis's charts of the
skies, Lewis said.
Lewis, a grey and bent man of
80 years, said Johnston was inter-
ested in the science of astro-
Dl1J SACS--I1ldO obON1J nAlANAA 4ONOeNAko
the effect of sun energy on the
mental makeup of the human
masses.
Lewis explained the theory of
radio electric magnetism which
had interested Johnston and said
the astro- physical phenomena
could cause almost every form of
modern absurdities from short
skirts of the women to foaming-
at-the-mouth legislatures"
Unless the cosmic forces are ar
rested by an unexpected develop
ment in the universe, Lewis fore
casts that the greatest disasters
of all time will occur before 1886.
''The same laws which govern
the great masses of the people will
apply in the same ratio to Okla
homa's legislature-and 85 per
cent of the people today are in
sane"