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New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
AT THE STRAND

John Barrymore now playing at the Strand theater, in his third War ner Brothers and Vitaphone picture, 'Moby Dick" an adaptation of Her man Melvlle's immortal classic of whaling days, of the same name. Last nights audience gave long and hearty approval to the thrilling se- quences of this greatest of sea-tales, and to the magnificent performance of the man who is accepted as Amer ica's greatest actor. Lovely Joan Ben nett plays the daughter of the New Bedford minister who is loved by both mad Ahab and by his brother masterfully portrayed by Lloyd Hughes. Scenes are taken at sea. in the midst of wild storms, and the mutiny of the crew, the hand to- hand conflict between the brothers, the battle with the white whale. and the final killing of the dreadful mon ster by Ahab, are unbelievably nov ing. Lloyd Bacon directed. Don't fail to see John Barrymore in his greatest part, the hero of "Moby Dick
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
Bavarian Prince Dies
 At Munich Yesterda\

Berlin, Sept. 29 R}-Monarchist Germany today mourned Prince Leopold of Bavaria, S4, who died yesterday of pneumonia at his home in Bunich, after a lifetime during which he achieved near the high est military honors of the German empire.
 At the outbreak of the war he was a comparatively unknown mili- tary figure, but in the summer of 1915 in brilliantly executed cam paign, his army of the east occu- pied Warsaw. Rumors were heard that in return for his victory he would be made king of Poland.
 In 1917 after the outbreak of the Russian revolution Prince Leopold received the Russian delegation asking for an armistice. At this time he was commander-in chief of the eastern armies. having succeed ed General Won Hindenburg who be- came chief of staff His rank was that of field marshal.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
New Britain Firm Gets
 Massachusetts Road Job
Especial to the Herald)


 Brockton, Mass. Sept. 29-The lowest bidder for the reconstruction of the state highway in Bridgewater is the firm of Arute Bros. Inc, of New Britain, Conn.,, whose figure'was s12S,S32. according to an announce ment made by the Massachusetts state department of public works.
 Sixteen contractors bid for the job. The second lowest bidder was the Interstate Highway Construction Corporation of Quincy, which made price of s130,133.S0, only about 1900 more than the Connecticut firm. Whether or not the state au- thorities will favor a Massachusetts firm for the job is not known.
 The other bids ranged from s131,- S1S"40 to s152,299.50.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
GRADE SCHOOL GIRL CLUB

Tuesday at 4 o'clock the Girl Re- serve secretary, Miss Jessie Farqu- har, will meet with girls who are in the fifth or sixth grades in any New Britain school. The first meeting will be a party, with games so that all the girls from different schools can get acquainted before any club plans are made. ThA party will be held in the Girl Reserve clubrooms on the second floor of the wv. Some one will be at the door to welcome the new girls and show them where to go.
 Several girls have been in at the WV asking about clubs they may join. Three of them are helping to plan this first party Tuesday. It is hoped that enough girls will respond to this invitation to make several CIR clubs of elementary school girls possible. There will be no admission charge.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
By Major Home-Run Hooplc Renowned Mentor of Base SteaIing)

By Major Home-Run Hooplc (EenOWned Mentor of Base Stealing)
 Faneuil Hall. Philadelphia, Sept. 29.-Halloo! my gentle readers! It was only yesterday I was apprised by the home office that I was to en- bellish the world series with a few analytic chronicles. At once I came to Philadelphia by plane to look over the battle ground.
 I was giving a few homely tips from my storehouse of advice to Connie Mack (we used to call him "Corny" in the old days on the Bal timore Orioles) a few minutes ago when "Corny" recalled an old pie ture we had taken together. I prevailed upon McGillicuddy, in view of our ancient friendship, to give me the photograph and here it is.
 At that time I was playing the Keystone sack for the Orioles and the picture was made during bat ting practice. Egad. Do not be misled by the picture. It is not a cricket match despite the fact your correspondent is shown wearing his fez. As a matter of fact, l merely had forgotten to remove it. gramercy.
 You will observe, too, that |, ,"Corny." as l persist in calling him also has forgotten to change his civilian raiment for the habiliments of the diamond athlete. Mere over- sights. hoity-toity. that meant naught in the olden, golden days ot the national pastime.
 Tomorrow I shall reveal to my readers MT. Mack's choice of 8 pitcher for the opening game. To- day l am able to tell you confiden- tially that Kid Gleason will not play left field. as was expected Mickey Cochrane just told me that.
 TOMORROW: Who will pitch : Now just who WILL pitch?
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
ATTENDANCE MARK
 ATLINKS BROKEN
666 Play Golf at City Course
 Saturday and Sunday

All previous records again were broken over the weekend when 666 persons played golf on the munich pal course Saturday and Sunday. Twenty-six having books of tickets played on each day; 412 others played yesterday making a total of 43S paid rounds, beating the previ- ous high record of September 21. On Saturday there were 202 rounds at 35 cents a round and 26 book tick cts, making 228 on that day, or 666 for the two days.
 The increased activity is attrb- uted by those who are familiar with the situation to the installation of the new sand surface greens. taking the place of the temporary greens originally used. The sand surface greens, while only temporary are of the same type as those used as per- manent greens in many southern courses, Park Commissioner Edwin P. Lamphier, Jr, chairman of the golf committee reported today, and are giving satisfaction, he stated.
 No announcement has been made In connection with the concession situation at the golf course. follow ing the request of Charles Bernstein last Tuesday to be relieved of his contract. This matter will be taken up at a special meeting of the park board tomorrow evening.
 Another matter to come up will | terrace on the east side of the new memorial entrance to Walnut Hill park, adjoining the Tooney proper ty on West Main street. Mayor George A. Quigley, who will be pres ent at the meeting, is in favor of a terrace in preference to the wall.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
BOY SCOUT TROOPS
 0N CAMPING TRIP
Four Units Join in Big Trek to
 Crystal Pond

Members of four local Boy Scout troops enjoyed a combined camping trip to Camp Keemosahbee, the To- cal council camp on Crystal pond, Woodstock, over the weekend. Scoutmaster Leslie Coates and As sistant Scoutmaster Theodore John son of Troop and Scouts Milton Bonney and Walter Zuk of Troop 2, along with nine members of Troop g, left Friday night and prepared camp. They were joined on Saturday by Scoutmaster Harry Bonney and six boys from Troop 6; Scoutmaster Fred Peters and r members of Troop 16, along with Troop Commit teeman E. F. Morse and John kerin. father of one of the boys; and Scoutmaster Arthur Glasier and sev- en scouts from Troop 22. Visitors at camp included Frank Zapatka, MT. and Mrs. Deeley, and Scout Execu- tive O. A. Erickson. Supper was served Saturday to 53 persons.
 MT. Coates was camp chef, with Mir Bonney as camp director and Mir. Glasier, assistant. MT. Peters took charge of a ghost hike on Sat urday night, and the boys sighted several ghosts of years gone by.
 The Catholic scouts attended mass in Warrenville yesterday, while MT. Peters and the junior leaders con- ducted Protestant services at the camp chapel. The balance of the day was spent in enjoying a program of stunts and in passing tests.
 Ay-Chay-Tee Meeting
 The advanced scouts who are working on new Ay-ChayTee work will meet at the Boys club at 7:15 o'clock Thursday evening to contin- ue the work and complete the pro- gram.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

Applications for marriage licenses were filed with the city clerk Satur- day as follows: Katherine Madrall of 110 Broad street, first marriage annulled, and Adam Sasinski, truck driver, of Is Belden street; Sadie Rosia. merchant, N l. Mill street, and Bruno Ascare, carpenter, of ATS South Main street; Julia G. Bentz, clerk, of 110 Smith street, and Hen- ry Banak, gardener, of Rockville; Jennie Macrone, factory employe, or Kensington, and Ralph M. Sanad1, plasterer, of k72 Smith street.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
Woodland Street Woman
 Reaches 70th Birthday

Mrs. Herbert Lindgren of 12 Woodland street, was pleasantly sur prised at her home Saturday eve ming by a group of friends from New Britain and surrounding towns. The party was in honor of her roth birthday anniversary and she receiv- ed many gifts.
 MT. and Mrs. Lindgren have re- sided in this city for the past 35 years. Mir. Lindgren has been en- ployed at the Stanley Rule and Level plant for 27 years.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
HURRICANE PILES UP BIG
 TIDAL WAVE IN CECClNA
Troops Rushed to Relief of Inhabi- tants Seeking Refuge On
 Rooftops of Houses.

Leghorn, Italy, Sept. % [P) - A hurricane piled up a tidal wave in the river Ceccina near here today, flooding the town of Ceccina to a depth of seven feet.
 Thousands of citizens took refuge in the second stories of houses or on roofs. The railroad line to Rome was washed out for half mile.
 Soldiers sent from Leghorn in trucks rescued inhabitants with the use of skiffs. Crops on several thousand acres were ruined and pro- perty damage was considerable
 There were no fatalities and no one was injured.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
New Insurance Bids
 On City Cars Asked

Information to city owned auto mobiles on which insurance bids are sought was mailed today to local insurance salesmen by Chair man M. H. Horwitz of the munich pal garage commission. Bids re- ceived recently by special com- mittec of the common council were not uniform and it was decided to give them no consideration until the information on which proper bids can be based was given out.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
McENELLY'S ORCHESTRA

The first big dance of the season will take pface at the Tabs hal, Wednesday, October 1. Music for dancing is provided by McEnelly's s orchestra of thirteen musicians. This orchestra has been appearing before the public for 21 years and has played for more than 6,O00,O0O dancers.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29

have returned from a weekend tour of the Berkshires.
 Edward Herpst, 12, of lS9 Oak street, sustained a compound frac- ture of the left arm in a fall at his home yesterday and was taken to New Britain General hospital for treatment.
 James J. Daley of Main street has returned to his duties at the Com- mercial Trust Go. after a short trip to Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-09-29
FAILS IN SUICIDE

Manchester, Sept, 29-James Bill verstone was taken to Manchester hospital last night after he attempt ed to commit suicide by turning on the gas in his home, according to police. Bilverstone resisted attempts of officers to take him from the house, police reported. He is not in serious condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22

Mauritania from Cherbourg TO New
York was four days, twenty-one hours
and forty-four minutes. The new Ger
man liner lowered the time to four
days, seventeen hours and forty-two
minutes. with an average speed of better
than twenty-seven knots, which Is
equal to more than thirty miles an hour
land speed.
The Europa, according to reports OF
its trials, is faster than the Bremen,
averaging just under twenty-eight
knots for two hundred miles against
q rough head sea and thirty-mile vino.
Her performance, according to the
builders, was satisfactory In every re-
spect. As did the Bremen, the Europa
will try for q new record on her maiden
trip. whether she breaks 1t or not Is
largely dependent on the weather, as
March is not considered as favorable TO
the setting up of ocean marks as Mid
summer. In any event, 1t is probable
that before many trips have been made
the Mauretania will be gazing wistfully
at two crossings faster than her best
and without the power in her ancient
hull successfully to challenge e!ther
one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22
The Youngest Justice.

president Hoovers selection for the
vacant seat on the Supreme Court meets
with general approval, especially by
Southerners. who had hoped that the
late TennesSean. Justice Stanford, would
be succeeded by another resident of
that section. Judge John j. Parker of
North Carolina has won the high esteem
OF the people of that State. His ap-
pointment to the Federal bench by
President Coolidge was commended as
merited by his ability as a lawyer and
his personal character. He was strongly
recommended by the members OF the
North Carolina delegation in Congress,
regardless Of politics.
Two exceptional factors appear in
his selection. Judge Parker is the first
nan to be named in seventy years to
he Supreme bench from the fourth
judicial circuit, which includes Mary
land, West Virginia. Virginia and North
and South Carolina He is the Young
est man to be nominated for the Su-
preme Court in over fifty years, he being
torty-four years OF age, John M. Harlan
having been the same age when he was
appointed in 1877. John Hay was the
same age when he was made Chief Jus
tice and Joseph Story was only thirty
two when he was appointed.
This matter of the age of the new
associate justice is of considerable i'm
portance in view of the heavy task that
lies before him. The work of the SUI
preme Court is onerouS Its members
are held to q taxing routine of duty,
with q burden of responsibility that
exacts severe toll upon the strength.
The average age Of the present eight
justices of the court is just seventy
years. The eldest member of the court
is Justice Holmes, who is eighty-nine.
Next comes Justice Brandeis at seventy
four, then Justice Van Devanter at
Seventy-one. Chief Justice Hughes and
Justices McReynoldS and Sutherland are
Sixty-eight. Justice Butler Is sixty-four
and Justice Stone, the youngest member
of the bench at present, is fifty-eight.
The advent Of Justice Parker will bring
the average age of the court down to
Sixty-Seven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22
A Desirable Measure.

A prompt and favorable report on the
Mcleod bill, which compelS the reckless
motor car driver to demonstrate finan-
cial responsibility. is expected from a
subcommittee of the House District
committee which has been conducting
hearings on the measure. For probably
at no group of hearings on a vitality
important proposal has there been
greater unanimity of opinion expressed
by those who testified. Motor OfIicials
from the States journeyed to the Cap
1tal emphatically to endorse the meas
ure which was offered to the public a
little more than a year ago by the
American Automobile Association as the
first step for solution of an acute
problem, and kilograms from governors
and officials in the twelve States which
have already adopted the principles of
the bill were sent to the committee
Such solid support is seldom found for
q measure Of Importance.
: Legislation of the kind embodied in
the safety responsibility law is neces-
sarily somewhat experimental, but 1t Is
significant that not single State has
taken backward step since adopting
the American Automobile Associations
proposal This strong point in favor of
the law was brought out by George r.
Wellington, who occupies position in
Rhode Island comparable to that Of
commissioner Of motor vehicles of other
States.
Washington for many years has
needed legislation of this type, which is
designed to rid the city of reckless and
insolvent and "judgment-proof" mo-
florists. From the experience of States
which have adopted it, it will accom-
plish its purpose. For this reason a
favorable committee report and early
action IN the House and Senate would
be gratifying to the residents of the
Capital community.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

| They are the very ones who ought
to read him. He will do them good!
| They will see how the church must
| be defended. II she is to be defended,
with the weapons of the age.
For here one finds fair fighter using
one of humanity's most powerful
weapons, words, as they should be used.
Perhaps one has TO try to use words
ones self before he Is in a position to
realize just how well Mr.. Mencken
handles them.
His use Is joy and q sorrow, then
joy because of his wit, sorrow be-
cause one cannot go and do likewise as
easily, as pleasantly, as thoroughly as
| divinely df Mr.. Mencken doesn't
mind.
No one by reading him will learn
how to do it, because the trick goes
back farther than words-back to those
inherent thoughts which somehow or
! other are different from most peoples
thoughts.
His thought is his style. And he Is
foolish reader who will not SAVIOR it,
replete as it is with a rich gusto which
recalls at once Montaigne, Voltaire.
Plutarch, Shakespeare and even Paul Of
TarSus.
Treatise on the Gods" is not meat
for babes. 1t is intellectual fare for
intelligent men who want to see all
sides of a question and who can value
difference in thought If it is well done.
X 4 y X
And honesty of thought.
Mr.. Mencken is one of the few writing
men of 1880 who dare to say exactly
what they think-and all of what they
think.
If any one doubts this statement, let
him look up the reviews of 'TreatiSe on
the Gods" which appeared upon It's
publication two weeks ago In the New
York papers.
Such beating around the bush you
never read. The boys were afraid even
to quote him.
The present writer gets out of this
difficulty by not writing review, but
simply an article recommending the
book, with some personal ideas about
the man.
There is an urbanity to Mencken
which makes his tremendous honesty
palatable even to those who do not
agree with him.
An instructive comparison may be
made between Treatise on the Gods"
and Prof Harry Elmer Barnes THE
Twilight Of Christianity" published sew
eral months ago.
Prof Barnes book is well documented,
planned. thought out, written, yet 1t
lacks the convincing touch which
Mencken manages to put into his, and
this comes about largely, one may be-
lieve, because the eminent young his
torian does not have the sheer writing
ability which the editor of the American
Mercury possesses.
~
To write or not to write-and no one
can do any better than he can. That
is what makes the writing game inter-
eSting TO writers and readers alike.
Mr.. Mencken, one must think, does 1t
just little better than most. If you
compare him, sentence by sentence,
with some other writsr-say Prof.
Barnes-he does not stack up larger.
1t is an ability larger than sentences.
His superiority to many other writers
is due, we believe, to special innate
ability working with sheer honesty.
His thought on paper started away
back where all thoughts ought to start,
in the mind, and when they get out in
print, staring the reader in the face,
they somehow please him as few other
words do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22
Proposed Border Liquor Ban
Stirs Debate as to Result

now vigorously joined here over the
question of prohibition enforcemo IT."
X y
The belief that Canada, "by shutting
of the supply of intoxicants which has
been pouring across the boundary in
tremendous volume. could be of distinct
help to our Government in the admin
istration of the dry laws" Is stated by
the Kalamazoo Gazette, while the
Toronto, Canada, Star offers the COM
ment from the other side of the bound
airy line: MANY steps were taken by
Canada TO check the flow of liquor
across the border. Information about
clearances was supplied TO the United
States ofI1cials. The number of docks
from which liquor could be cleared was
reduced. Bonded warehouses were
abolished. These and other measures
were of value, but they did not prevent
the growth of the smuggling traffic to
huge proportions nor the development
of feeling In the United States that
the only effective remedy for existing
evil conditions was q law that would
stop liquor leaving Canadian brewerieS
and distilleries for export to the United
States. That remedy seems to be re-
quired by neighborly considerations and
to have the merit OF being direct and
inexpensive. IL VIII oDVlate the neces-
sity OF the United States employing
along the frontier an increasing multi
tude OF armed men, armored cars, gum
boats and machine guns to check the
smuggling deSperadoes operating from
safe base on Canadian soil and will
lessen the likelihood of border incidents
happening that would endanger cordial
relations between the two countries"
Endorsement is given also by the
Hamilton. Ontario, Spectator in the
words: Whatever may be- ones opinion
of the liquor laws of the neighboring
republic. or of the efficacy or otherwise
OF prohibitive legislation. there are few
self-respecting Canadian citizens who
will not agree with the premier that
liquor smuggling is a disgraceful BUSH
ness and that those who engage in 1t,
even when the laws Of Canada are not
violated, are not deserving OF much
sympathy If further difficulties are
placed in the way of their operations.
Millions are made from the trafhc, but
the profits, to put 1t mildly, are not
free from faint, under the best OF cir
cumstances"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-22
The New Commissioners.

The President has nominated as Dis
trict Commissioners two men of ability
and high character. One of them is
q Washingtonian of long residence.
thoroughly identified with Washington
in his professional career. The other
is an officer of the United States Army,
just retired from the Army in obedi-
ence as a soldier to the order of his
commander in chief, Washingtonian
in terms of adequate legal residence,
but not qualified as one from civil
life" in accordance with the spirit Of
the law. as the law has been hitherto
construed.
1t is regrettable that the President
could not be induced to change his mind
concerning the necessity of appointing
q retired Army officer as one of the two
District Commissioners from civil life"
Thoughtful Washingtonians, who since
1878 have been defending against as
sault those wise and just provisions of
the Districts organic act. which tend to
protect the equities of the unrepreSent-
ed taxpaying local community, are dis
appointed that a President, so respected
and admired as President Hoover,
should, whatever the emergency become
the medium of violating the spirit and
intent and multiplying the practical eff
feet of one of these District protecting
provisions.
The Presidents action in making this
appointment is based upon a high
motive and upon careful consideration
OF the Capitals welfare as he sees it.
He desires and intends through agents
Of his own selection to battle effectively
against law-breakers in the Capital and
to insure sitter enforcement of the
laws in the District, particularly the
prohibition law. The Star, with the
law-abiding citizenry in general, will
heartily cooperate to the end of max
ing successful the Presidents campaign
for crime prevention and law enforce
ment.
The new Commissioners upon taking
office after confirmation are entitled
TO have, and doubtless viii have, the
full and sympathetic support OF the
people of Washington. Commissioners
Crosby and Reichelderfer will have a
difieult and somewhat thankless task
to perform. Throwing themselves into
the performance of their duties with
energy and civic loyalty, they are en-
titled to an uhhampered opportunity
ito make good" They will need often
the encouragement OF a friendly and
sympathetic community environment.
This helpful and comforting encourage
ment should be assured them.