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New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
FINDS GERMS IN GARAGE

London, England-A Windsor resi-
dent found a big bundle in his garage.
II contained "a small tubes. Each
tube contained deadly disease germs.
laboratory tests later showed. Source
of the germs IL q mystery.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13

Chicago, Feb. ia cold 9 wave
carrying temperatures as low il not
lower than any record drops of the
winter is rushing into the upper Mis-
sissippi today from the Rocky Noun
tain and Canadian Northwest and by
Wednesday will be spread over the
western lake region of the Ohio VAL
ley, according to the United States
Weather bureau.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
ASK ANOTHER PROBE
Appropriation Is Asked 10 Defray Ex-
penses OF Investigating Crude Rub
her Market Situation.

Washington. Feb. 49, Appropria-
tion of sufficient funds to make a
thorough inquiry into the world pro-
duction of crude rubber will be rec
commended to congress by President
Harding 1t was indicated today at the
White House. Funds also will be
asked for to carry on experiments in
cultivation.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
At BOOSTERS DINNER.

Rev. John l.. Davis, Joseph r. An
drews. Curtis l.. Sheldon. A. 4. Mills
and Attorney Morris ID. SAKE. repre-
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
Proposes Increases in
Building Permit Fees

Provided the approval of the COM
mon council is given a proposal of the
ordinance committee, increased fees
for building permits will be made
effective next month. The new scale
is as follows: For all permits to
build or alter up to 500, fee of
81 is to be charged; for permits to
build up to 1000 a fee of So is to be
charged: for all permits to build ex-
ceeding $1,000. Zee of So will be
charged for each 81 1000 or fractional
part thereof.
TODAY'S TREASURY REPORT.
L. S. Treasury-Balance s22s,171.629.
New Britain herald., 1923-02-13
SENATE APPROVESOF
new BRITAIN JUDGES.
seon,inasa from rtrsl page,

AAshhh4S1 htoAa FAfsa hassl
for special kind and character OF fre
escapes on sehoo. buildings repeating
an act concerning reimbursement OF
leans for a portion OF the tuition OF
children attending high school, which
would be a repeal Of chapter sos CT
pubic acts Of 1919; providing for free
text books ana school supplies by
leans,
The house eoneurred with the sem
ate In referring the bin fer state pur-
chase Of halt interest in the Windsor
Locks bridge eommittee on appropri-
atiogs.
Hank BiiIs Killed,
unfayoFahle reports from the COM
committee on banks killed the follow-
ing billsl Providing that hanks or
trust eompahies may comply with the
requirements of the federal reserve
act as 10 hank reserves in lieu of
provisions OF the state law, proyid-
ing that state banks and trust com
psnies may comply with require
ments OF the federal reserve act in
lieu OF those established by the state
and to permit the state authorities
TO accept examinations and audits
made pursuant TO the federal re-
serve act.
Penalty For Crime Attempt.
The house adopted the bill proyid-
ing that any person who attempts TO
commit a statutory crime shall be
subject 10 the same penalty es pro-
vided by law for the commission OF
such crime. unless otherwise express
ly provided In the statutes and re-
pealing section 6374 OF the general
statutes which carries n penalty OF
$4,000 fine and ten years impris-
onment for attempt TO commit crime.
Other bills adopted were: Author
izing the borough OF Groton to issue
si5o.ooo OF water bonds: and another
$4,000 OF water bonds: allowing the
Groton savings bank 10 receive s5,-
600 In deposits from any ons deposit
or within any period OF three years.
The committee on roads. bridges
and rivers submitted an unfavorable
report on and the house rejected the
bill providing for payment by the
state OF all expense OF construction
and repair of bridges on trunk lines
highways.
Bib providing for. planting OF shade
trees along state-aid highways by the
highway commissioner was favorably
reported by the committee on roads,
bridges and rivers.
resolution was adopted paying
John +. Carpenter. of Putnam,
s11S.46 for services and expenses in
an election contest in defending the
seat of John G. Lewis of Hampton in
the house.
Refer Zoning Bill.
The state ozning bill which has
been under consideration by the jul
dietary committee was referred to the |
committee on cities and boroughs. |
Other changes of reference were
Amending charters of Meriden build
ing association from incorporation to
banks, providing for appointment of
inspector by department of public
welfare, from public health and safe
ty to humane institutions; concern
ing the salary of motor vehicle COM
missioner, from roadsp bridges and
rivers, to appropriations, abolishing
tolls on trunk line bridges, roads,
bridges and rivers to finance.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
CRANDALL'S-Wallace Reid in
Clarence.

! Clarence" Booth Tarkineton's
coTrdy of American family life. will
be shown in film form the first three
, Gays of this week at Crandall's Thea
Ter. with WallarA Paid N the title
! role, supported by Agnes .Ayres. May
:McAfoN and other PLAYERS OF note As
IS familiar to lovers OF both the stage
ana the screen Clarence depicts the
manner in which an ex-soldier. en-
pio!ed by the head of wrargling
family through his diplomacy and
aDlllty as saNophouist brings tran
quilltH to a family at skies and sew
ems The added short-reel attraction
VIII be Lyman II. Howe's The Sea
Elephant. Other short reels and pine
organ accompaniment will complete E
! the program
Wednesday and Thursday. Alma
Ru5enS and Lew Cody. supported by a
! proficient cast. will be screened in
he Valley of Silent Men" tale of
strong men who fought for life and
Iove IN the big country" that always
fornts the background of the curwood
: lotions. This subject actually was
! mined IN the Canadian Rockies and
reflects all Of the natural grandeurs
OF that ma iestic section. Jimmie.
the midreek in Hurry Cp'
The Face in the Fog" starring
Lionel Barrymore viii be the Friday
and saturday attraction, with Paul
! Parrott in Jailed and BaiIed" the
added comedy. The Face in the Fog
is a subject in which melodrama is
made decidedly palatable by the deft
work of the actors assigned to the
pivotal roles.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
COLUMBIA-"One Exciting
Nipht.n

The latest photo dramatic achieve
1nent OF d. W. G~iTti7--a mystery re-
nance entitled "One Exciting Night
will be presented this afternoon at
the Columbia Theater.
One Exciting Night is a story of
excitement, thrills. laughter and love
that has proven one Of the sensational
oHerlngS OF the season of 1922-o3. Ii
comes direct 10 Loew's Co;dmbja today
from its record breaking New York
engagement. Its showing this after
noon is its first presentation in Wash
ington.
Mr.. Griffith has especially requested
the management of the Columbia not
TO reveal the story of "One Exciting
Night" He believes that advance
knowledge of the plot will mar ma :
! ton. which he offers as his own spec
> facular contribution to the current
vogue for mystery plays in the thea
ter. 1t can be said. however, that
"One Exciting Night" deals with the
gripping and nerveracking events
that transpired in a Spooky house In
the course of a single night-events
which conspired to turn aside the des-
tiny of a Young and beautiful girl
from the paths of greed and passion
into the sunlight of youthful love
and faith.
The story of one Exciting Night
was written and ScenariZed by Irene
Sinclair 1t was personally directed
by Mr.. Griffith. who has brought TO
rhe production BILE cas- that Is
headed by the beautiful Carol Dempster.
who will be recalled for her work in
Broken Blossoms. The Idol Dancer
and other Griffith productions.
One Exciting Night" presents on
the screen a Storm scene that is dy-
ramic in its force. terror and sus-
| pense. Great trees are shown torn up
by the roots. buildings are carried
\away on the wings of the oInado
and the whole thing represents an
even greater triumph Of stage craft
tkan did the famous cataract scene in
Griffith WAY Down East.
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provided for their tepecs when they
arrived at the big camp III southern
Otah to make scenes in ''The Gov
red wagon" got them all out OF sorts.
Ihey grumbled and made things gen
orally disasreeable until fully sea
soned poles had been supplied.
A steam screen" declared TO be
not only the last word, but the last
syllable In Photographic effects, is q
feature in a big scene in your
Friend and Mine" by Willard Mack
Inc setting was that of an artists
studio. at which an entertainment was
pelng given upon a small stage. Jhc
The velvet curtains were drawn
apart, showing the audience a wall Of
steam emanating from the floor i'm
mediately behind the footlights
slowly, as IL it were drawn up by in
visible cords. the curtain of steam
rose evenly toward the ceiling and
evaporated. revealing three fair
dancers going through their spirited
movements. 1t seemed truly like q
dance of the winds ,dispelling the
clouds.
Jackie Coogan's popularity in the
screen world has been won in an
paratively unknown at the time, h.
appeared with Charlie Chaplin, in
The Kid" and his work was com
mented upon at even greater length
than that of the more iliustrious
Chaplin. This and his following pro
ductions-"Peck's Bad Boy "Trou-
BILE" and "OliveT Twist"-have won
for him a unique place in the affec-
tions OF photoplay patrons.
"Cordelia the Magnificent" a story
by Leroy Scott, will be Clara kim
pail 1oung's next starring vehicle
Miss Young has completed her per
formance in THE Woman of Bronze"
The stage version was a signal sue
cess. with Margaret Anglin in the
leading role, and in the screen version
Miss Young is declared to have
scored effectively.
y. Mirskey, conductor of the or
chestra at the Metropolitan. having
had personal dealings with the fore
most European music publishing con-
Germs, is in constant receipt fo direct
importations of exclusive music for
photodramatic use. The Italians lead
the field in the composition and or
chestration of numbers appropriate
TO every type of dramatic situation
or character portrayal. Cuts and
means OF iengthening the numbers by
various repeats are indicated in each
crchestration, thus adapting il at
once TO scenes of any desired length
Thomas Meighan and twenty other
Paramount players and technical men
have gone to Panama. where exterior
scenes will be filmed for "The Ne'er-
Do-Well," a new picture to be made
from Rex Beach's novel. Scenes will be
taken in Panama city. Colon and at
various points along the canal The
party included Mr. and Mrs. Meighan.
Director Alfred f. Green and Mrs.
Green, Lila Lee and her father and
mother Gertrude Astor. Sid Smith
John Mlltern, Laurance Wheat Jules
Cowles. George O'Brien and Mr.. Greens
technical staff.
The company will remain in Panama
six weeks.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Marshall Ncil.n's most original
comedy. "MiHnie." Wi be TIE feature
this week At the i"tropolitan Thea
ter. with Iea,ri"t' Jo' anl Watt Moore
H. the stellar roles. The added laugh
maker will b. Gas ZONES IT," in
which Lge conlev advances another
step toward the front anE of screen
comics. Abbreviated camera subjects
and special musical contributions will
round out the bill.
Minnie" strikes an entirely new
rote among comedies that build their
laughs upon a foundation of sound
situations. The central charcter is a
cinderella of the sink who is the
laughing stock of her own family and
AL of the village. with the single ex-
ception Of her father. plodding in
Hentor who is striving to perfect a de-
Vice whereby all forms of mecha nical
labor can be controlled by wireless.
So lonesome does this ugly duckling
lecome and so starved for the COM
1,anionship that other girls enjoy.
that she creates an ina ginary lover
and mails herself all manner of gifts
and affectionate letters which nuTport
10 come from him. There follows a
dcnouement that is so original and so
surprising that it may not in justice
be disclosed to future audiences.
Leatrice JOY has brought many fine
characterizationS to the screen but it
is asserted. never anything to ap-
DTodcH ileI lI1peTSOndtlon OF Minnie.
Casey Jones. Jr.' affords an ex-
tremely laughable burlesque of mod
ern railroad methods. A new issue of
the Metropolitan World Survey also
will be included in the program. as
will likewise a new Prizma natural
color study of great beauty
The Metropolitan Symphony Or
"hestra will contribute the customary
concert overture number and a spe-
"ial orchestral setting for the major
feature has been compiled by Mr..
MirSkey.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
PALACE-"A Daughter of Lux
urv."

One or the mos cha inning prosra ms
o' the season WI be given az ne Pal
kae Theater this afternoon when the
Pc lace presents "A double bill that in
.iudes Agnes AyreS in "A Daughter
or Luxury. and Stan LaureIs bur
lesque of Ibanez's BLOOD and Sand -
The burlesque is titled Mud and
Sand
hered for her performs nee in THE
Sheik.' finds a role of the utmost
c"arm. The play is Paul Powell's pic
tnrization of the stage play, The I'm
roster. The cast that has been
brought to the support cf Miss Ayres
Includes Tom Gallery. Edward Mar
tinde> Sylvia Ashton. ZaSu Pitts. Rob-
e't Scha bic and Edith Torke.
Miss Ayres assumes the part of d
beautiful ciri who is reared in luxury
In the belief that Sh" is an heiress
only to discover herself pennilesS and
With only Il collection of beautiful
gowns as equipment in the struggle
for existence.
In the burlesuue of Blood and
Sand" Stan Laurel. described as the
worlds champion mqtador of mel
ancholy. contributes tightening
thrust of laughter with his perform
ance of a Spanish bull fighter that
drags out the blues by the heels. He
appears "Rhubarb Naselino," the
mighty toreador. To describe the
ronvulsing action of his drollery. it is
said. would be to deprive the specta-
tor OF one of the most Side-splitting
comedy performances of the year.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
CENTRAL-"The Ninety and
Nine"

'The Ninety and Nine" one Of the
most worthy ntelodramas known to
the American theater. will be pre-
scented for the first time in Washing
ton in photoplay form at the Central
Thester the first four days of the
4 present week, with Colleen Moore,
Warner Baxter, Lloyd Whitlock, Ger
trude Astor and Aggie Herring in the
principal roles. In this survival of
TN earlier day in the theater, written
rurized by David Smith, is related a
story of regeneration brought about
!. by willingness to sacrifice his own
life to save a whole village from de-
struction by forest fire on the part of
q derelict. The particularly appro-
PIRATE added comedy attraction will
be Merlnaid's "Blazes," starring Lige
Conley. Other short reels and pipe
organ recitals will complete the pro-
gram.
Beginning Thursday, and continu-
ing the chief Offering throughout the
balance of the week, will be shown
Thomas Meighan's latest release,
Back Home and Broke" written by
George Ade especially for Mr.. Neigh
ans screen use. The story is in the
familiar Ade style of crisp humor
and homely philosophy. Lila Lee ap-
pears in the principal feminine role
opposite the star and others whose
names are familiar comprise the sup
porting cast. Film features of lesser
length and pipe organ accompaniment
and brief recitals will round out the
week end bill. .-.---- -
Evening star., 1923-02-11
LINC0LN-'Tess of the Storm
Country.

Mary Pickford, beginning this aft
ernoon at and con rinuing through
| Wednesday, will be the pictured star
of the bill at the Lincoln Theater in
!, Tess of the Storm Country" There
has not been incorporated in her new
production of this ella ssic of the
screen 50 much a. foot of the
former finn, Miss Pickford felt that
she could improve upon even such
sterling work as characterized her
former assumption of the role and
therefore engaged a new cast and
made the production an original one
in every respect. A new issue of the
kinograms and special musical en-
bellishment win also be features of
the early week program.
Thursday. Friday and Saturday will
be shown The Third Alarm" a grip
ping melodrama in which the stellar
roles are played by Ralph Lewis and
Johnny Walker. This exciting pic
ture pays high tribute to the valor
of firemen and discloses many init
mate aspects OF their hazardous occu-
pa zion. The fire scenes that mark
the climax of the picture are among
the finest and most realistic ever re
corded by the camera. Dan Mason will
be the comic artist in ."roonerviile
Topics and the latest issue of the
Fox News also will be shown.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
FILMOGRAMS

ZONE EXCITING NIGHT includes
one of the greatest storm
scenes ever thrown ON the screen. In
order to keep the players on their
feet during this gale of wind and
rain, Grifnth equipped the cast with
spiked shoes, such as base ball play
ers wear.
Harry E. Lohmyer. manager of the
Avenue Grand Theater, in response to
popular demand has secured return
engagement of d. J. Dixon, tenor,
who will be heard Thursday night
only. in three selected ballads.
Richard Barthelmess is said to have
the finest vehicle of his career in
Fury" which is smashing records all
over the country. Dorothy Gish ap-
bination. Fury" will be presented
in Washington as an early booking
at the Metropolitan Theater.
Thirty-two theaters in the Windy
City recently were presenting when
Knighthood Was in Flower" sim
ultaneously.
Henry Hull, who appears as one Of
the leading characters of "One Ex-
citing Night" was as busy as a one
armed paperhanger during the pro-
duction of this story. He was acting
with Griffith during the day, appear
ing in THE Cat and the Canary" at
night and collaborating in the writ
ing Of East Side, West Side" be-
tween times.
Queen Mary of England, Queen
Maud Of Norway and the Princess
Victoria witnessed recently at the
Palace Theater in London an exhibi-
ton of the Rex Ingram production,
THE Four Horsemen of the Apoca-
lypse."
Frederick and Fanny Hatton. au-
thors of the famous plays, THE Great
Lover" Upstairs and Down." Years
Of Discretion" and lombard, Ltd,
short story, Gain and Mabel" Cain
and Mabel" originally appeared in
HearSt's Magazine and was written
by H. c. Wilmer.
Bebe Daniels, who has been in Cali
fornia working in pictures for fifteen
years, gets a thrill every time it SHOWS
in New York, where she now is max
ing "The Glimpses of the Moon" 1T
Is the first time I have seen snow fall
since j was six years old she ex-
plains. ITO see it coming down fasci-
mates me-
Ethel Grey Terry, Cyril Chadwick
ana ocilIcIl arc liiSidocu III
the cast of Brass" the screen YER
sion of the Charles G. Norris novel.
when Civilization Failed will be
released March II. The four great
spectacular punches of this picture
are: A man fighting a monster shark
under water, a, volcanic eruption q
tropical typhoon and a wreck in mid
ocean.
no Ia in IN
world in whom one expects 10 find
temperament. but James cruZe has
decided that the Navajos are a. bad
as opera singers. Freshly cut poles
Evening star., 1923-02-11

played by James Kirkwood. 1t is love
IN the form of Lila Lee.
The scene Of the action is aboard shir
and on an island in the South Seas, and
the production was filmed on a Pacific
isiand. specially transformed to resem.
BILE Papeete, Tahiti. 4 strenuous fight
between an octopus and Lila Lee
James kirkwood and native pear
aver is one of the big punch scenes
of the production
The finely drawn characters. which
are SO truly Stevenson, are said TO di-
vide interest equally with the story.
The program Of subsidiary offerings
VIII Include a comedy entitled THE
Pirate, with Lupino Lane appearing
IN the stellar role. Other subjects viii
include an exclusive showing OF the
'Ffin From the Press"
The orchestral numbers will include
an overture by the Rialto Orchestra
Ma ritana-" and popular hits by the
Rialto Melody Boys. who will be heard
three times daily.
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Reason for Bee Ho.
DEE Ho GRAY. an expert lariat m

PEE Ho GRAY. an expert lariat ma
nipulator. on tour with Mcintyre
and Heath. has taken exception to
several dramatic writer's fiippant ref
erences to his name. 1t must be
admitted that it is a rather eXcep-
tiona1 name, but he has a good excuse
for it. The family name is Gray. and
this is how the Bee Ho came to be
connected with it:
Gray was born in the Cherokee
strip of Oklahoma. Bee Hos elder
brother. Emmet. was a daring trick
rider and bronco buster" But he
met with a serious. accident in an
exhibition. The Indians dubbed him
"Ho Fmmet. meaning crippled
Emmet." The younger Gray took his
place and the Indians called him
Bee Ho,'' or brother cripple" Bee
Ho became the best hosreman of any
of the five tribes.
In the Mcintyre and Heath play he
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Vera Gordon S Debut on
Sh;bboard.

VERA GORDON. known for her por-
trayal of mother roles on the
screen, made her American debut on
a ship bound for this country. Deco
ration day. 1905. While she had ap-
peared on the Russian stage in the
plays of Tolstoi. Gorki. Dosteivsky
and others. her debut on the ship gave
her one of the biggest thrills of her
career. She says:
Il never had any vocal lessons, but
I could read music and sing as though
| had studied for the concert stage.
Ny program consisted OF songs and
a one-act playlet. on the order of a
vaudeville performance, you know. ]
was thrilled by the reception ac-
corded me on board the ship
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Actor in "Couered Wagon
Reached California in One

story. Consequently his makeup for
the role was as nearly authentic as
it was possible to make it.
When one of the old wagon trains
in 1S4S, the period of the picturiZa-
tion of "The Covered Wagon" start
ed from She1byyille. Tenn. Mr.. Mar
shalFs grandfather. whose last name
was Tully. was it's captain. Tully's s
wife. Sarah Chain Tully. had several
children. One of them reached Cali
fornia via Yuma. AriZ. She was Mr..
Marshalrs mother.
LAS a child says Tully Marshall.
II heard of how my grandfather died
on the plains when they were near
Evening star., 1923-02-11

D IDING in a wagon train WAS no
new experience for Tully Mar
shall when he arrived in southern
Utah to take leading role in the
Paramount picture version of Emer
son Hough's story. The Covered
Wagon Mr.. Marshall first entered
California when he was youngster
in a wagon train which was pro-
tected by soldiers. His whole family
history is concerned with the pioneers
of the west.
reotype of the original Jim Bridger.
scout and Indian fighter, who was
described vividly in Mr.. Hough's
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Apollo.

Palomar": Tuesday and Wednesday,
Thomas Meighan, in Back Home and
Broke: Thursday, Lon CLANCY, in "A
Blind Bargain" and Christie comedy,
The Chased Bride: Friday, Colleen
Moore. in Broken Chains" and jim
mic Adams, in Bumps; Saturday, f.
X Lincoln and Martha Mansfield, in
THE Woman in Chains" and Paul
Parrott, in The Once Over"
Evening star., 1923-02-11
Avenue Grand.

in Tess of the Storm Country;
Tuesday and Wednesday. The Pride
Of Palomar" and Paul Parrott "A The
Once Over; Thursday, Colleen Moore.
in Broken Chains" and Graphic,
Law and Order; Friday, Jane
Novak, in 'Thelma,'- and comedy,
Let 'er Run; Saturday, Johnny
Hines, iii Burn EN- Up Barnes" and
screen snapshots.
Evening star., 1923-02-11

Salt Lake City. Ny mother, then a
girl. was run over by a wagon and
her leg broken in the soft sand.
Jim Bridger took charge of the
train at the river somewhere along
the way when my grandfather died.
He piioted them to the mounta ms
and left them. He was Il small man
smaller than but with muscles
of steel At thirty he looked old.
for he was tanned like leather and
had a squint resulting from peering
long distances in the sun which
sluint | tried TO reproduce while
Evening star., 1923-02-11

making the picture.
Also he wore scraggly beard
which he cut with his pocket knife.
In the only picture of him he wears
queer thing handing at the back of
his head. 1t was a knitted affair to
protect the neck from the blazing
sun of the plains. ! don't wear this,
for the same reason that l left off the
fat hat. because these were not worn
by Bridger when he was in action. In
this motion picture he is in action
all the time-either killing buffalo, or
chasing Indians"
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displays rare skill in trick roping
and Mexican knife throwing. Some
OF the rope tricks are said to be
astonishing. There is one stunt in
chorus of girls while they execute
little roping tricks of their own. il
f1ts well into the plot of Red Pepper"
as the locale of this particular effect il
IN Arizona