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New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
I ire Board Chairmanship

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 Adds to Mayors Troubles
 Although consistently fought and blocked by the republican organ lzation up to the time of his nom- inatioR in the, c. o. F. primary and then elected by a wave of person. al popularity. Mayor George A. Quigley has given the eo-called "re- publican machine" little to com- plain of thus far in his appoint ments 10 office
 Two hours tefore he actually be- came the citJ's mayor, he told newspapermen that he had selected for the chairmanship Of the board or finance and taxation. Alderman William T. Judd former chairman Of the town committee he had often attacked for 'knifing" him and q confirmed organization man regard ed by his common council colleagues as the mouthpiece Of all that was She wish Of the machine. QuieI y and Judd for years were outspoken in their disapproval of the political pl ctllNtc pl tfltil ollltl' liS AIiull manship of the board of finance and taxation, in addition to a salary of tl.Q00 one of the largest paid any commissioner of the city govern ment, carries with 1t prestige that would be welcomed by almost any banker.
 Donald l.. Bartlett, Quigley's op- ponent in the primary who has lost no opportunity to proclaim to the world his faith in the propriety pt strict machine politics, was another selection by the new mayor, being picked for the park commission, q post in which he had expressed great interest. Bartlett will be chair man Of thi. board, the second 10 pass into the hands of an organizI tion man.
 Ernest \. Humphrey, Quiglcys selection for the chairmanship of the board Of public works, and FL ward A. Parker. who will be chair man Of the police commission, arc both Quigley men from the start and they evened the score as far as chairmanships are concerned.
 Quigley and the organization have now reached the crossroads as tar as handing out appointments Ire concerned and the main subject Of controversy is the chairmanship of the fire board now held by dom- ocrat The mayor, looking favorab- ly upon the advisabIlity of returning Lmll Hjcrpc 10 this office, is met with opposition on the part Of the G. 0. P powers who seek to ha e Thomas J. Meskill sixth ward town committeeman, rewarded through an appointment as head Of the fire boards
 Republicans who enjoy the COL fidence Of both Quigley and the town committee group have frank" admitted that a mild row between the two has been precipitated " Quigleys refusal 10 consider Meskill, an ardent Bartlett worker in the primary, for Chairman, and the in sistenCe of the town committee group, insofar as it is possible for this bloc to insist, that Meskill he shown some consideration for his several years Of political activity. Meskill was clerk of the fire ,boar1 for two years under the administrl-
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10

rotten but how is your show" That was our answer to city slicicrs.
 New York is a constant success sion of free entertainment. With the museums. art exhibits, food shows and such it is possible 10 go places and see things every night in the week without admission charges. Then. too, there are inc icwclry auction sales with flip talking que toncers. the For Men only Talks" on 7th avenue, the gallery of the Grand central the soap box ora tors at Columbus Circle, the East Side push cart markets, the aquar- ium. Central Park zoo and Paul taul Whiteman's zebra striped sox,
 A big dressmaking salon has yankcd down its sign The cus- toner is always right" A lady stuck q foot through an expensive frock while trying it on. At the sugges- tion Of settlement, she pointed to tho sign and exited laughngly.
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 Wherever there WAS a cluster of men at party this spring the core of the cluster would be Lily Damita. With her stage appearance she proved the greatest heart -smasher since the sway Of Lily Langtry and hundreds Of feminine charmcrs prayed for her carly return 10 Holly wood
 Miss Damitd was really showered with mash notes none of which she Gnswered-a cute custom of Holly wood picture stars. Cinema cele- swer fan letter the interest of the fan dies. Keep 'em guessing and let common courtesy so hang is the idea.
 Writers almost invariably reply 10 fan mail, The novelist who receives the heaviest is said to be Sinclair Lewis
 Hc is one of those Uttupy fellows with whjnnying laugh and a hand kn that suggests a cold ra~ oyster. Popping in this morning he eyed me curiously and inquired if everything was all right. Receiving an affirmative reply he left with bloated and sinister little caCkle saying: T had dream last night. And I've had the iittys all day"
 Copyright. 1880, Mcknight
 Syndicate, Inc.)
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
25 Fears Ago To-day

A petition to install trolley line through the north end Of the city 10 Allen street was received by the street committee and il has recom- mended that the line be established
 The Y. M T. A. < B. double quartet will take part in the mu- seal program in connection with the contest to be held at the Y. N z A. hall One of the selections Hll pe Loves old Sweet Song
 The North X Judd Co. has taken cut an application 10 build five story brick building in the yard of North Stanley street
 Residents Of East Berlin have about given up hope that the troll y lines of the Connecticut Railway an1 Lighting Co. will be extended to that town.
 Alderman o. r. Curtis has intro. duced q resolution IT tho common council asking that candidates for regular positions on the fire d. partment prove their qualifications
 The Trumbull shops in Plainyillc began the Saturday half-holldat schedule today. The factory is very tusv but inc rnployos greatly de- sire the half holiday during the sumner.
 New Britain farmers are 90 pleased with yesterdays rain that they are unanimous for an encore.
 The American Military band wjtl hold a concert in the -Lyceum on Thursday evening.
 The water commissioners were in- folmed today that the lake house at Shuttle Meadow avenue was con- pletely destroyed by fire this afte:- rcon
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
TARIFF C0NFEREES
 ID RESUME WORK
Rep. Garner Attacks t. Q. P.
 Actions on Measure

Washington, May 10 WP)-House day to accept a program already mapped out by the republican repre- sentatives of the two chambers.
 The program calls for agreements on the disputed tariff rates, but dis agreement on the highly contested export debenture and flexible tariff amendments. with the understanding they will be returned to the senate for new votes before a decision is reached.
 The course tentatively adopted by the republicans is to accept the sem ate's s1.5o tariff on soft wood lum- Der: reject the senate's 30 cent an ounce on silver and reject the sem ate's provision for free entry of ce- ment for public use.
 This program was agreed upon yesterday at a meeting of repub- fican conferees from the two houses. It was preceded by similar demo- cratic Conference.
 Garner Makes Charges
 Fep. Garner. dem, Texas. one ot the conferees, returned 10 the house and charged the republicans ,had thrown the democrats out and were drafting their own bills.
 Later he intimated the republi- cans, disturbed by public reaction to the tariff, were planning to ditch" il. Republican leader of the sen- ate Watson denied his party is try ing to kill the bill. He said if it is killed, others will do it.
 Garner declared the procedure of the republicans was 'outrageous." He said it was the first time in his tory the minority party had not been allowed to sit in tariff confer enccs.
 Republicans replied they did not take action afttr the democrats left. They admitted, however, they had agreed not to reveal what they did.
 It was learned. nevertheless, that the republicans plan to present their program to the full conference to- day, to adopt formally their agree nients on rates, and to. report the disagreements on debenture and flexible tariff back to the senate.
 No Use In Discussion
 House conferees took the position that there was no use even in dis cussing these two issues until the senate has voted on them. because of the overwhelming votes against them in the house, and bAause Of the senate conferees' pledges not to recede without the consent of the senate.
 The agreement on lumber. ir rati- fed by the senate and presented 10 the house. is expected 10 result in bittr controversy The house not only rejected it. but also rejected q compromise rate Of 15 cents per thousand board feet
 The proposed agreement may never get that far. however, as the senate adopted 1t by q single vote, and may change its mind.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10

from Boston. That is evidence Of the importance he attaches 10 the be- lated recognition due the mother.
 IL IS amazing indeed that the in cident should have been hidden in the archives of'the War Department for more than ten years without be- ing discovered Not until a local citizen. aware of the circumstances. wrote a letter of inquiry to the War Department, did a search of the archives result in producing the evil dence. resulting ip the beiated deter mination 10 honor the mother of the youth who thus came to an untimely end in Inc cause Of his country.
 With National Commander o. L. Bodenhamer of the American Legion also in the city at the same time. 'he guest of Eddy-Glover post ot the American Legion. the honors bestov- d upon Mrs, Gaudette will con- mand the attention or both officials al tho same time. and together they will journey 10 the war memorial shaft in Walnut Hill park. where the distinguished service cross will be presented. l. wills he an important day in Inc history Of the city. one to sur the emotions and stimulate thought once again for those vho. in Inc noble cause Of Old Glory, S. appeared from the haunts Of men but are moL forgotten.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
RISLNrSs AND poiITll>

Wheth,r business ls pl-alnG up ol whether 1t 1s so-zo depends some what u pon ones politics The Demo- cratic observers n Washington are sure things are no, as rosy as inc Administrators buslr2ss proPasa0da machine would have if
 There is Senator Noasrzon ot Arkansas. TOT instance The senator eocs so far as 10 say there has been 70 improvement m omployment- mat in lac, i. is worse than t ras n some sections Of the counrry-sad mat securities ara selling 8. .ow figures. some "loner nan ever"
 The Democratic national commit tse reters 10 ,hs stock crash Of Inst fall as "Psnl-" and refers 70 ,he claim, O tho Administrator as ponyanna" statements
 The wise person nlu not take either Republican CT Democratic statements on ags'rass and com n1erce seriously Bo,n political cam Ps ar. endesvorirz 70 make points crd.ayor,ng 70 make points
 Itisimross1blo 70 convince s rock ribbed Eapuhucan that conditions are so very bad, and # IS impossible to convince q genuine Democrat that cordiuons are not worse than e CT before
 Meanwhile the country carries on.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
ROBERTS THE RIGHT TYPE

In deciding 10 nominate Owen ]. Roberts O. Philadelphia for the l.. <. Supreme Court President Hoover has definitely thrown politics 10 the winds in selecting lurist fit 10 sit in the seat Of the late Justice Sanford. There will he no more Judge Parkcrs nominated for the high tribunal Tor a long time.
 The Senate gave abundant warning during inc discussion regarding Chief Justice Hughes nomination that it was getting particular as 10 Supreme Court nominations. The President did not see fit 10 note the storm signal st the time and nomin- ated Judge Parker for the next vacancy Evidently the President has learned his lesson and from now on nothing but men Of genuine Supreme Cour, canbre will be considered for the place.
 Mr. Roberts notable pubic serv- llos during the war and in the oil prosecution cases earned for him that public esteem and confidence that necessarily should be part Of the qualifications for Supreme Court justices That senators arc not unreasonable can he gathered from news dispatches that senators who were most active Tn opposing Judge Parker greeted the announcement Of Mr. Roberts name with unconccal- cd satisfaction.
 There IS little doubt that he will be speedily confirmed
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
PROBING THE ANTI-SALOON
IEAGI r.

That rhe Anti Saloon League no longer IS The powerful institution Il once was seems 10 be admitted by F. Scotr McBrjde. its superintend- erl I,s expenditure Of $273.Q49 last year was S3.6oo more than its in- come ThaJ in itselc would indica,e that rhe money IS coming in slower. F must he remembered that most Of 1923 vas a boom year and that if is income during such a period was loss than lts outso 1T probably is hav- '0S an even harder financial TOW 10 hoe this year, although ths intention E 10 raise s55o,ooo if possible.
 Eu the Anr-saloon League IS only one Of group 0, dry organizs- tons, all or which are pulling in the same direction and cooperating qWtc ea5uent.y.
 Mir. McEr,de. however admitted rha' through it's s,s-e and national organizations the LosSue has sought 10 influence government depart menrs. both state and federal; that jt even .rresueatos candidates for appointments as judges district at Jorneys. enforcement officers and other governmental positions, and the reports arc sent 10 the President. In Such ~eports a candidates dry views are emphasized.
 This rs 2 torul Of lobbying that 1s altogether too efficient 10 bc at rra-'tve. lnQuosuonably it accounts Tor ,he large proportion Of dry off, calz in office, We arc no. prepared to say whether the system is illegal, or whether it merely isi7 had taste. Tha, if IS lobbying there can be no doubt, but if lobbying per se were illegal there would he less room in 'na jails than happens 10 be the case.
 r has 5een customary for agents Of Ihc AnI-saloon League 10 furnish district attorneys and prosccuung at- 'orneys with prepared briefs. the general superIntondont admitted. and these interpret inc prohibition laws from the extreme dry stand polnt. Whether th,s practice even extended 10 tho judges O. courts Mir McBride. could no, answer "ot his own knowledge"
 This is soing too far. T. is not in- cumbsnt upon any organization to coach district sttorncys and prose- cuuns attorneys, nor 10 furnish them nih briefs. f dry organization. such es the League. is justified m solns 10 such distastcfu lengths in fur'herlne its cause then wet or ganjzatjons have the samo privilege ManItostly none Of the organization have such rights. or at least state and federal officials should exert enough independence 70 be uneuidod by outside influences. such IS that tcndercd ty lobbying organizations ot this type.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
TROOP 4 IS PRACTIClNG
 FOR COMING CITY MEET
City Titleholder to Defend Chanl-
 pionship-Tuo Boys Complete Second Class Work

Boy Scout Troop continued Its practice last evening for the com ing council field day, at which it will seek it's 18th consecutive city cham pionship. The first aid team had q lengthy workout and candidates for the pacing and compass relay events wcts tried out.
 Charles Moore and Theodore Ser toline completed their second class tests and will be ready for the May session Of the troop board Of review. Several other tests were passed. The troop now has only three tenderfeet in it's membership of 4l boys. A
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
THE CTTY'S GREAT DAY

Co-operating in most laudabis manner. etfrans organizations, the National Guard, Boy and Girl Scouts. city officials, and others today are ioin.ns 10 welcome Major General Edwards. wartime commander Of the Yankee division ln this city, The public also is cooperating. The re- tired Major General will receive all the honors this city is able to be- stow during the short period during which he will be here, The only regret IS that he will not be here longer.
 The pivot of the ceremonies today is Mrs Fanny Gaudette, mother Of Corporal George J. Gaudette, who az member Of Company F Of the 1o2d Infantry, was killed while at- tempting 10 take a message from his hard pressed buddics to heai- quarters. Four times previously the corporal had been cited for Bravery his last heroic deed was to accept the slight chance that he could dash across lead-spattered plain and re- quest aid
 The mother Of this heroic lad will he decorated with the distinguish ed service cross at the hands of the Major General himself For the sat isfaction of decorating this gold star the beloved commander of the Yankee division has come here
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
New Britain Police Deserve

The arm of the law continues 10 be long and tireless. Young men who have a tendency toward law viola tions as means of gaining a living without working would do we'll to reflect, instead of repent, at leisure, and to consider the eases Of two youths who were brought to book this week after an extensive career as burglars.
 For months the two reputod house breakers have been carrying on their bold and evil enterprise, without let or hindrance. Encouraged by their early success in evading arrest, they widencd their field of operations and began thievery by wholesale. But they had apparently never needed the story of the pitcher that went to the well once too often. Nor did they realize that the law is slecrless. AS might be expected, they came 10 grief and their misdeeds were dis covered.
 New Britain police can accept without blushing congratulations on their arrest of the ransackers It re- quired patience and ceaseless con- ccntration. At times they seemed 10 be working as if blindfolded and that section of the public which IS quick to criticize officers Of the law did not hesitate to let off steam,
 When you consider the subject thoroughly, the New Britain police have an enviable record for getting law breakers. The names of men who have committed crimes in this city and escaped within the past score of years could be counted on the fingers of one hand. The clearing up of the rahsack -robber mystery Is an- other feather in the cap Of the men who hang their hats-when they have moment to spare-in an un- pretentious red brick building on Commercial street.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
GRAF IMPROVED l BY NEW RUDDER
Device Will Prevent Loss Of
 Ballast in Ascent

Friedrichshafen, May 10 Lp>-Al- though the Graf Zeppelin has weathered many a storm and is no longer a new vessel, it will take off on its first flight to South Ameriac May l s more perfectlNequipped than it has ever been before.
 Not only did the officers and crew gain invaluable experience in naNi-
 gating and running the airship dur ing the round -the-world flight Of 1929, but this experience has result
 cd in number Of improvements.
 Thus the hodizontal rudder has been enlarged considerably and re- finforced. This means that the diris- ible can rise or drop much more easily than hitherto. Up to now, If the officers wished to drop from l,- similarly, they had to sacrifice con- siderable gas ballast and the man. euver required time. The test flights of this year have shown that changes in altitude can be easily and quick ly accomplished with the new rud- der at the loss of almost no ballast or gas.
 Nearly Hit Mountain It will be recalled that the "Graf' nearly ran into a mountain, during it's ilfated attempt in May, 1929. to fly to America when the engines went wrong and the dirigible strug-
 sled through the Rhone valley, vain- ly trying to get back to Germany
 and having finally to land at Cuers. France. It was only Eckener's pres ence of mind in instantly dropping ballast that saved the passengers from certain death. This experience, at the narration of which all par
 ticipants in that flight still shudder.
 probably was the deciding factor in changing the ruddcr.
 Another decided improvement is the attachment Of second gondola
 besides that for the passengers. This
 sondola serving as the central sta-
 ton for electrical apparatus. The new sondola contains two auxiliary
 motors and a dynamo, and supplies
 the current needed for lighting,
 cooking, and other purposes, Hither-
 10 all electric current came from
 generators which depended for their
 yield upon the speed of the airship.
 When the dirisible travelled slowly,
 the current was insufficient.
 The world flight has further shown
 just what part of the outer hull is
 subjected 10 special strain. At these
 points the material has been rein
 forced. and the five motors have, Of
 course, been ovcrhauled.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10

New York May 10.-Rialto barn. stormars are facing an almost total eclipse Stock companies all over the land have dsbsnded and the leading play bureau that furnished the scripts for these efforts is about 10 hang up shutters due to poor business.
 Until the silent and talkie movies made such inroads inc stock com- pany was an institution in almost every first class city. Tho loading mans photograph adorned thous- ands Of dresser mirrors and leading ladi17 stirred sentimental loncinss among local beaux.
 The guest star idea was q knock out in many largo cities, In this the actual star Of a New York sue cess was featured in the play be or she made famous and the rest Of inc cast was selected from professionals "at liberty with sprinkling Of home talent.
 It was brave band Of troopers
 
 compaAes-the last Of the vanish ing troubadors. They toured the tanks with handful of cheaply dyed muslin scenery, often walking from town 10 town. Most of the plays were pirated from Broadway hits.
 Pirates sent stenog ographcrs to first rishtt in New York to take down the action and dialogue vcrbatum. Within a week after the show had enc rep" shows would be produc- ing it under another name in the town halls of whistle stops.
 Few of the troopers ever saw New York. Or really cared to. They were amia ble and shiftiess nomads, puffed with sort of divine afflatus. Some oddly enough grew rich. Companies such as Ole Olson. The Missouri Girl and The James Boys in Mis- eourl played the same towns with the same players year after year.
 Opera houses over the hardware store~are-no more at the cross roads There is no place 10 put on 4 show Movies and talkics are an improve mcnt. But. wis never provide the thrill Of watching a leading man in q. moth eaten fur coat and lead ing lady with soiled white poodle step. from the t0:45. Them there was days, boys
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 Over the peep hole in the curtain
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10

new candidate, Arthur Day, was pre- sent for the first time.
 The meeting next week will be held on Thursday night instead Of Friday evening. In the world flight" the Panther patrol plane" is now speeding along the Aleutian island chain on the way to Seward Alaska, we'll ahead of its competi- tors and headed back into the west ern hemisphere. Its nearest com- petitorsl the Tyrannosaurus and Gemsbok patrols, are still at Tokyo. Japan. but expect to set out in pur- suit ofthe Panthers next week.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10
THE OBSER VER-,
 Makes Random Observations On the City and Its People


| ton of Mayor Gardner C. Weld Hjerpe won favor with the Quis- ley group when, he blocked an sr- tempt to dismiss a fireman who had shown interest iA the Quigley forces in a republican primary in which c. r. Curtis and the present mayor were the contestants. Curtis was successful in this primary fight and the move to dismiss the fireman was launched. resulting in a suspension oi % days.
 Numerous requests for resigna tions were placed in inc mails this week. some of them bringing re- plies while others are expected within 8 few days. This will clear the path for aew appointments and reorganization of several boards.
New Britain herald., 1930-05-10

over0 helmingly in the majority over the entorcers. Whether this result will be materially changed remains 10 he seen; but there can be no doubt at all that the Digest poll oil prohibition has been as accurate as its previous presidential polls.