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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-06

l eve keep a five-year chart constantly sefore our people. This chart shows fxactly what happens in every direc- ion. In good times when our earnings ise sharply the men realize that these scod earnines are needed to offset pe- Mods when earnings are poorer.
 "In a word, we believe in telling our people everything"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
BLAIR MAY LOSE
 FIRE BOARD POST
RunOr Prevails He May Follow
 Rogers Into Retirement

Mayor 4. NJ. Paonessa today re- fused to discuss the resignation of Fire Commissioner John j. Rogers, other than to admit that the commis- soner had been requested by him to quit the board The mayor also de- cined a discussion as to the possi- bility of other discharges from the fire commission, but there are persistent reports that there is to be another shake-up in which Commissioner Walter Blair will be the central fig ure.
 For several weeks there have been reports that the mayor is dissatisfied with the actions of his republican ap- pointees on the board, one Of whom was Rogers. Blair, the other repubn- can member. is now scheduled to go it is said. The dissatisfaction with the fire commission started among democratic leaders who claimed there was too much politics" in that commission, it is understood John F.. +. keevers, democrat and one Of Mayor PaoneSsa's chief lieutenants, is chairman Of the board, and George Cans, who is also close to the admin tration, is the other democratic mem- Der,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
CAPITOL THIitTEIt

The big attraction on the Capitol bill for the first half Of next week. will present Reel Romance" a miniature musical comedy offering with Marie Hart, Bert X Very Morrissoy, Walter Kelly. Connie Hawker, and Wilma stewart, a group of artists who have made Reel Romance" the big hit is on the Keith circuit. The sponsors have done everything possible 10 make this musical ttd.bit theatrical dainty and arc evidently justified in saying il is a rcai musical comedy. IL has clever players, special scenery, and costumes. Other acts on this bill will include Edward Blum "The Boy With the Sticks;" Charles Dunbar in Ami malfun6loey." Gordon and Rica. comedy eaudeyllians; and Helena Justa and Boys. This last named offer ing shows America's foremost colored dancing stars in Keep Dancing" The girl is said to be the best colored dancer in tho country and she is marvel as one will readily see as soon
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
TROLII;yMEN'S VOTE
Ballots Are to Be Counted Wo.ines.
 day and Result Announced

New Haven. May 2i.--A referen- dunn vote of the trolley men Of the state, members Of the state trolley mems union will be taken on Tues day on the proposition formulated by the state executive board and sub- mitted to the officers of the connecti- cut Co. On Wednesday the state vote will be tahulated in this city and probably will he announced without delay,
 The executive board has made a proposition that the company pay trolleymen 75 cents an hour instead of 5i cents and i cents an hour ad- ditional to operators of one-man cars In place Of seven cents an hour. The company has made a counter proposi- ton but this has not been given out.
 The executive board which has been meeting this week will meet again Monday night to submit tho proposi- ton 10 locals which wifi then begin voting as the men start work at midnight
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
LAPS ARE RELEASED
Had Been Held Prisoners by Russians
 Tor Two Months

By The Associated Press,
 Tokio, May st.--captain Matsui Of the Japanese general staff and Com mander Minotsnma Of the navy, who have been held as prisoners of the soviet government at Nladiyostok for two months have been released, &C., cording to the Japanese foreign office.
 The release, with promises Of the early release of other Japanese still in jail at Nladiyostok, cases the Russo Japanese situation which has recently caused the foreign office some appre- hension. Government officials state that negotiations st Picking between l.. NJ. Karakhan, representative Of the soviet regime, and Japanese minister YoshizaHa have been going smoothly and there arc prospects for an event. ual agreement on Russo.Jspanese re- lations. Japanese recognition of inc soviet government, however, is said to be many months away.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
OPPOSE EXPERTS PLAN
French Communists Object to Repar-
 ations Provisions.

Paris. May o4.--"Firht against put ting the experts. plan into execution" will be one Of the notices inscribed on inc red flags in tomorrow's cele- bration of the anniversary of the 1871 commune. 10 be held in Pere- l.a-Chaise cemetery, the communist leaders Of the department of the Seine decided today. There is not really a more urgent, more important task for the workers of all countries their manifesto reads.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
ALL BOUND OVER
Seven Held in New London As Rum
 Runners Held for High Court

New London, May s4.--All seven men implicated in the transportation Of three truck loads of alcohol seized hy local police earl. Thursday morn ing when arraigned before JuAge S.. Victor Prince in the city court here today, were bound over to the next term of the criminal superior court. Patrick !. Murphy, Bridgeport owner and driver of the largest truck: George l.. Talbot of Boston, and John T. Pettee, Medford, Mass, drivers Of the other two trucks were held in bonds Of s5,00o, and Charles Becker, Bridgeport; Albert Brown, Lakewood F. L.; John Lyons, New York and Morris Goodleman, Philadelphia, ai- leged to have been riding on the trucks were held in bonds Of sl,000 each.
 All seven succeeded In securing bonds. The liquor which they are al- legged to have been transporting was valued in excess of s50.O00.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
GLEN HUNTER r,
 'GRIT AT LYCEUN
Fine Sunday Bill--Three ."eatures During the Week

A great combination of photoplays has been booked for Sunday night and next week at the Lyceum. Sundays hhl stars Glen Hunter in Grit" a smashing story Of New Works East Side: and als. "The Leavcnworth Case" one Of the greatest mystery stories Of the decade. Monday My Man." with Dustin Farnum and Patsy Ruth Miller share honors with the latest episode of "The Telephone Girl" while there will be a big double fea- ture special program the last three days of the week-"I'ntamed Youth" and Damaged Hearts"
 Grit" breaths the very spirit of the old New York Bowery and has the glamor of New York's Ghetto. while Glen Hunter in his thrilling battle for life against the gangsters. an uphill fight for honor and girl. gives a great exhibition of acting. The LcaN- enworth Case" concerns a wealthy rccluse murdered in sound proof room in his home and the only clue seems 10 be daintily scented Wom- ans handkerchief. The mystery grows and grows and is not unfolded until the very end.
 My Man" is from story by George Randolph Chester, who was one of the country's most popular fic- tionists. It is gripping drama of high finance and deals with events of today, one of the chief characters be ing so-called cave-man.
 Basil King wrote the story from which Damaged Hearts" is taken and in it the spectator will see swift, dra- matic action in the heart Of the Flor ida Everglades, an airplane man hunt, life as it is lived among the upper classes Of society, a two man fsht in rivers suits underneath the waters Of the swamp and all enacted hy cast of stars-Mary Carr. Tyrone Power Edmund Breese, Fife shannon and Sara Mullen.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
NAVY IN BAD SHAPE
Weaker Than England's or Japan's, According to Congressman Britten

Washington, May .i,--The Ameri- can navy ''is in a deplorable condi- ton" and is weaker than Great Brit aims and Japan's, Representative Brit ten of Illinois, ranking republican on the house naval committee, declared today in the house.
 aIr. Britten said the actual ratio was 5-S-2, with the United States in last place. He called attention 10 a recent report by Secretary Wilbur which gave theratio as 5-4.5 with this country in second place as against the treaty ra- tio of 5-5-S..
 Mir. Britten announced that next Wednesday the committee plans to call up the construction program bill which. he said, would at least estab- fish a S-4-3 standing. He will ask for amendment of the bill to provide s6,S00, 900 for elevation of guns on iS battleships as requested by the navy department,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

it Is to be earnestly desired that the New Britain Choral society will con tinue year after year to make its con- tribution 10 the musical life of our city, thus fostering a love for the most pleasing of all arts-music.
 The following American Legion men will act as ushers at the concert; Harry c. Jackson, Leland Pierce, De- Witt Riley, Clifford Hellberg, Howard rimbrell, Edward Ogren, George Raw !ings, Russell Smaller, Elliot Burr, Ba- ril Riley, Walter Milkey. Harold Ser tni. Gardner Weld. Harry Ginsburg, Emil Schaal, Edward Anderson, David Ogren, William W. T. Squire, Harry Scheuy, Gustaf Carlson, Louis Fleisch- CT, Dudley Nearing. The ushers will report at the theater at 2:15.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
SYD CHAPLIN AT PALACE
,harlie ChanIin hns a riHnl.

Charlie Chaplin has rival.
 None other than his brother SYd, who has just leapcd to a front place in the ranks of the screen comedians with one of the clcVerest comedy characterization Of the season. Ssd has q leading role in Thomas IL. lace's new laugh sparkier "Thc Gal- loping Fish" With the aid Of Louise Fazrnda, Ford Sterling and Chester Conklin. he has put over some Of the od" by comedian in many day. The irce comedy, First National release, will be shown at the Palace thcater on Sunday Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
ON THE POLICE BLOTrER

W. C. Bctz of Elm street report ed 10 the police that potormeter had been stolen from his machine which he had parked in front of his home.
 r. F. Clark of the Vulcan Iron Works reported the theft of a bicycle from the factory yesterday
 Mrs. Charles Larson reported that sS5 had been stolen from her pocket hook this morning, An investigation by Sergeant George C. Ellnger re- yealcd it is claimed. that the money had been taken by the woman's hus- band.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
I. o. o. F. FIELD DAY.
'ld Fellows Manchester Unity Hold
 ing Event at Plainfeld.

Plainfeld, Conn, May 24.--An in- ,erstate gathering of the l. 0. 0. F., .ianchester unity is being held here
 oday with Loyal Livingston lodge as hosts. Delegations are expected from yarious lodges of Connecticut. Rhode Island. New Hampshire and New Jersey. A parade 10 be participated in by the visiting delegations, is 10 follow number of field day athletic events. Tonight initiation of large class of candidates is scheduled to be held in community hall with Bud of Hope lodge degree team of Provi- dence officiating. A grand ball will close the days exercises.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
AUSTRALIANS TO PLAY
Dpe in san Irapcisco Mouda, and
 Win Have Matches Friday

San Francisco. May 2i.-The Aus tralian Davis Gun tennis team which will arrive here Monday will play two doubles matches at the Berkeley Ten. his club Friday it was announced to- day by Robert kinsey.
 The exhibitions will he between Gerald Patterson and Pat O'Hara. Australians and William Johnston and Clarence J. Griffin, second ranking team in the United States, and be- tween R. E. schlesin2er and F. kalms Of Australia and Robert and Howard kinsoy, brothers and Pacific coast champions.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
ALLIANCES WILL STAND

Warsaw, May 24.--E'oreign Minister zsnoysk, speaking before the Diets foreign committee today declared that Poland's alliances with France and Rumania were durable "because they are based on a community and eqiAlity of interests and are inde- pendent Of passing circumstances.' Changes of government in either Of these countries. he added, could "in nowise shake the natural basis" Of the alliances.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
rot RTH RUM TREATY.
Agreement Regarding Liquor Signed
 Today With Norway.

Washington. May 2i.-The fourth Of 'he rum treaties to he negotiated by the United States was signed here today by Secretary Hughes and Nor we sian Minister Bryn. The agree ment provides for extension Of ihe right of search beyond the thrce-mile limit and is similar 10 those already signed with Great Britain, Germany and $ vsden.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
Gale Threatens Trees
 In All Parts of City

Damage amounting to about Sc0a was done at the Shuttle Meadow club early this afternoon. when q large awning on the south side of tho club was blown down. The wind also uprooted an apple tree near the clubhouse.
 A large limb was torn off tree on iinWood street, blown across the street and into neighboring yard.
 The gale left the marks of its teeth in Walnut Hill park where a large number Of small limbs were stripped rom the trees,
 The wind broke large tree on Washington street. letting it crash 10 the pavement. The tree is located near the Burritt hotel. The police were notified and they notified the board of public works.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
CLAIM FAVORITISM
Complaints Made Retausc Rocke-
 fciler's Daughter Was "Iet on"

New York, May a4-Miss Abby l;ockefeller's name and age were the only records found in the court of Ma agistrate Marsh when investigators sought data on the legal procedure which resulted in & suspended sen tence for the o1-year-old daughter Of John b. Rockefeller Jr., after her second arrest for speeding a few days ago, Accounts Commissioner Hirsh. field said today.
 With no records before him. the commissioner postponed his investi- ':ation until next Monday, when wit Ncsses will be called. The investi- 'ation was ordered by Mayor Hylan fer he had received a score Of let IFS protesting that Magistrate Marsh ,as showing favoritism for the rich"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
FAILS TO QUALIFY
Narcinese, Elected Constable on Re- publican Ticket. Cannot Hold office Common Council To Act.

Eustachinese Marcinese who was elected constable on the republican ticket last month failed to appear at the office of the town clerk within the specified so days to qualify, and can not. now take the office to which he vas elected,
 The common council will elect a constable to fill the vacancy. Mar cinese stands in the same position as any other candidate for the office. and the ballots of the common council will decide who shall fill the vacancy.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
roISCAHE STILL TALKING

Paris, May 24.--frsmier Poiucare's coming departure from power has in no wise served 10 lessen his speech making activities. This evening the premier will speak st the celebration Of the fiftieth annitersary Of the French mathematical society and to- morrow morning lie will deliver the dedicatory speech at the unreiling of the new statns or Eictotien sardou. dramatist. in the Place De La Made leins.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
DE KAY CASE CONTINUED
Man Held in England or Providence
 Authorities Gets Another Respite.

: Thr Associated Press.
 London, May 24.--Depositions in hc case of J. w. De Kay, wanted in Providence, k. l., for conspiracy in connection with the failure of the At antic National Bank. which have been awaited since his arrest at South hampton, April 10. have arrived but they are so voluminous that the magistrate sitting in the Bow street court today ordered a further remand. Mr. De Kay was released in fS,000 bail pending, persual of the deposi- lions, which expected to take some time.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
TENSIONS FOR MINISTERS

By The Associated Press.
 Grand Rapids. May 24.--The Pres byterian general assembly today adopted pension plan for ministers, missionaries and other accredited workers Of the church effective April i. 1926 or sooner. preparei by a spc- cial lay committee Of which Will Hays. is chairman.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

work to be rendered will ha "fhc Scy- en Last Words of Christ" hy the cele- brated French composer, Dubois, and while the society has given more dif- hcult works in the past, < has never selected anything more beautiful.
 The chorus under tho fine leader ship of Edward r. l.nubin. ably assist e ed by Ruth Bennett Lindsay. as ac- companist. has labored faithfully for the past l2 weeks 10 give a rendition worthy Of this cantata.
 Following "1'he Seven Last Words" will be groups of songs by the visit ing artists and selections by the or chestra. the program closing with "The Lost Chord" by Sullivan, most
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
NEW YORK STARS IN CONCERT TOMORROW
Mill Assist New Britain ChcTa.
 Society at Capitol Iheatel

The flnal musical event of the sea- son will take place at the Capitol the ater tomorrow afternoon when the New Britain Choral society will hold It's ninth annual Spring Festival con- cert, assisted by Marie Sundelius. rrima donna soprano Of the Mctro- f"!Han Opera company: .Iudson
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
M,CIAREN's PLANE FALLS
rhn Assncinted press

BY THh AsHntIdIVU I-ItHH'
 Rangoon, Burma, May 2i--lt is reported here from Akyab that A.. stuart Macl.aren, British aviator who is attempting a flight around tho world, left Akyah for Rangoon this morning hut that he was forced 10 make landing in Akyab harbor, His machine was not seriously ,ssmaged.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

as the act starts. The Capitol photo- play features will be "'rhe Scarlet Lily"
 For sunday night Nell shipman will he seen in "Thc Grub Stake" and an an star cast will be offered in "Toilers Of the Sea"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
oBREGoS AS ARBITRATOR

Mexico City, May 24.-President Obregon has decided 10 take personal action with 2 view to settlement Of the Mexican Eagle Oil company strike, which was continued for two months. The president had asked both parties to submit the facts to him.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
srR,ck BY A ALTO

New Haven, May 2i.--Miss Louise Bishop, daughter Of Judge and Mrs. Burton N. Bishop of Guilford was struck by an automobile in that town last night and seriously hurt it is feared. Miss Bishop is graduate of simmons college. is secretary to Prof. II. F.. Gregory Of the Yale geological
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
DENIES PROFESSIONALISM

Portland. Ore. May 24.f--Frank v. Troeh, trapshooier. barred recently from the Olympic trap shooting team on charge Of professionalism. leaves today for Washington, in an effort 10 persuade the American Olympic com mittee to rescind the order by which he was barred.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

e.lsua sff arranged for chorus and ofciea sa.
 Of inc artists engaged too much rarnot ba said. They form a superb irio-as fine as has ever appeared in this city. Of the orchestra let it be said that much of the artistic success Of s concert Of this character depends upon it's work and the Boston Festi-
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
NAME BABY ANSETa

Basel. Switzerland. May 24.-The baby girl recently born to Mrs. Max oser. the former Mafhilde Mccormick, at Chambery. near Geneva. has been named Annets.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

Leonard l.. Gallagher, a Shubert ex- ecutiNe and Miss Maybelle Recalling were married Wednesday afternoon at St. Patrick'S cathedral. Miss Bead ling is from Pittsburgh, hut has been living for the last few years in Chi CagO,
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT.

Mrs. Cathrina kaiaskss of 95 Daley avenue announces the engage inent of her daughter. Miss Jennie Helen. 10 William j. O'Day Of 25 Isarlor street.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24
STAGEAMSCREEN

The management of the iyceum is particularly pleased over its success in getting for the film feature for the first half Of next week. My Man" in which Patsy Ruth Miller appears in the leading role. The picture is eN- pected to prove one Of the season S hits with local filmdom.
 With si5 in the tr"asury. and an abundance Of hope. the Cheese club Of New York. composed oT press agents who are willing to he seen to- gshcr, has. placed it's initial produc, ton "One HelluNa Night" in rchear- sal, with the intention of opening 't here on or about June 1.
 The Raronct and the Butterfly" based on the life of Whistler. was Of fercd in Stamford last evening Nitn Q. F. HcGgie mixing up paint and things as the artist.
 Miss Grace Merritt. who will revive The Man of Destiny" hy Bernard Shaw at the Gamu, Club lark at tie Earl Carroll theatcr on Sunday. was the original Sans Gene opposite Ar mold Daly. and so knows her Way about in the comedy rather well.
 copy of a drawing of Jeanne Eagels. at present growing accustom- cd io Rain" which was made by the Duchess Of Rutland. will he among ia" first photographs "telephoncd" across the Atlantic ocean and Miss
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

Howard t.stabrook. actor, director and film executive. announces he will produce a series of features under his own name. Inc first of which will be started at the Tee Art Studios here and based on the magazine story The Price of Party" hy William Mac Harg, who will cooperate as much as IS permissible in the production.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

tai orchestra is equal 10 the demands made upon # and not only sill pro- vide the accompaniment fo the can- tata but under the baton Of Concert master John ". Crowley will be heard in an operatlc overture and a lovely ballet suite.
 Choral society is a great asset 10 any rity but particiiiarly to . com rnunity where opportunities for indul- Fsaos in music are not numerous and
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

The entire company Of "Charlots Revue have accepted the invitation ot the New York Command, British Great War Veterans of America. 10 attond their Empire Day dance at the Automobile club, of America tonight.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-24

[ Eagcls will follow il in person by boat several months later.
 ln view of the large number of cos- tunes in "Innoccnt Eyes" the regular spring story is sent out concerning the erection by workmen of extra dressing rooms backstaGe at the Win ter Garden, disguised this time under the name of "a fivc-room apartment ior the ostrich plumes and elaborat, costumes worn by Mistinguett."
, 1924-09-09
September 4, 1924.
A PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION.

In order to afford the people of the
Virgin Islands an opportunity to assist
their less fortunate ~nejghbors in St. Thorn
a. and St. John towards recovering from
the eff cts CT the recent disaster, the
Hurricane Relief Committee will receive
subscriptions in money which will be
aDplied to relieving distressed persons.
The Assistant Government Secretary,
Lieutenant A. B. Clarke, as Accounting
officer for the Hurricane Relief Commit
tee with office in the Administration
Ruilding) will receive such subscriptions,
which may be sent to him either in cash
or by check: Subscribers 1bei J2s ST. St. o CEolz
to The Despatching Secretary, St. CroiX,
for forwarding.
subscribers should be careful to ac-
company their subscriptions with a letter
stating clearly their names and the
amount subscribed, as it is proposed,
unless subscribers state otherwise IN
their letters, to give 10 the newspapers
dailv the names of the subscribers, the
, 1924-09-09

amount subscribed by each person, and
the total subscribed.
The existing situation speaks Tor it.
S If. lis unnecessary for me to 80 into
details as to the ]Worthiness of this cause
or to a ge a liberal responsa. Tue re-
Spouse will, ] am sure, be worthy Of the
people Of the Virgin Islands.
PHILIP WILLIAMS.
GOUef1l0r
, 1924-09-09

Antigua, Sept. 8,h-Offcial. II E. the
Actg. Governor l.. Col r ST. Johnston.
c. NJ. G., having lett Antigua yosteiG Ga
in H. NJ. s.. Valerian for a visit with sup
plies and Red Cross materials to the
other islands Of The colony affected by
the hurricane. Mr.. E. D. Tbbits. Actg.
Colonial Secretary, has been sworn in rs
Administrator Of Antigua.