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Evening star., 1924-05-26
Strand" Seminary
Scandals

Seminary Scandals" syncopated
musical farce, heads the bill of vaude-
Vile features and motion pictures this
week at the Strand Theater.
The farce, elaborately staged, and
with a company Of eight headed by Miss
Tommie Allen, is a diverting bit of en-
tertainment. well produced. Around the
World in Danceland' is a bright dancing
and singing act by Evelyn Earle and
Harry Matthews. NADIA Norrain is
heard in "Double-Voice Melodies" while
other numbers which are we'll received
include William G.. LIE Clair and Billy
Sampson, in Amusing Pantomimic
Travesties," and Sam E. Mann, Father
joys Boy" in "Hinky Dinke Parle
Vous'
The motion picture feature of the
week is the William Fox production
of E. NJ Hulls story. THE Shadow
of the East" a colorful, romantic
story of the far east, a titled English
man and his Indian wife. The cast
includes Frank Mayo, Mildred Harris,
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Ambassador-'Let Not Man
Put Asunder."

The problems and lessons of di-
vorce are dealt with in an unusually
pleasing manner IN Basil Kings
novel, Let Not Man Put Asunder," the
feature picture at Crandalrs Ambas-
sador the first part of this week The
production itself is eXcellently
screened and portrays situations from
which lessons really can be learned.
The drama is greatly added to by
the ability of Pauline Frederick and
Lou Tellegen, who take the leading
roles and head very capable cast
The story centers round the trials of
three couples and takes the spectator
Evening star., 1924-05-26

A declaration that there has been
Evening star., 1924-05-26

Venice. Italy. for this conference, was
auctioned today. Mrs. A. q. Kresge
OF Detroit, visitor, made the win
ming bid of $4,000 The money will
go to the school and Mrs. Kresge
announced that the table and chair
would be given to the Sunday school
or the Metropolitan Church In De-
troit.
The delegates voted to send greet
ings to the Presbyterian general as
sembly now in session at Grand
Rapids, Mich.
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travelling into the somber and gay
spots of America and Europe and
through a matrimonial tangle that is
unique in that 1t includes the divorce
and intermarriage of the three
couples and their subsequent reunion
with one another. Pauline Frederick
and Lou Tellegen are provided with
plenty of opportunity to demonstrate
their ability in some very splendid
dramatic acting.
News reels and a comedy, The
Lunch Brigade" together with pipe
organ recitals by Otto F. Beck, COM
plete the program
Evening star., 1924-05-26

too much knocking Of the general
superintendents (bishops) was made
by the Rev. Edward P. bennett of
California, in opposing a clause Of
the majority report which ended the
practice of allowing two bishops to
sit with the book committee in flling
vacancies in the book council. His
remark was applauded and the clause
was ordered stricken out.
The chairman's table and chair,
made by the Methodist School in
Evening star., 1924-05-26

to replace local committees previ-
ously chosen from the New York and
Cincinnati territories.
The conference rejected minority
reports giving the power Of electing
the executive committee to the book
committee instead of to. the general
conference and reducing the number
of publishing agents from three to
one.
Asks Less Knocking,
A declaration that there has been
Evening star., 1924-05-26
Rialto-"B broadway After
Dark "

Adolphe Menjou is the sophisticated,
man-about-town hero of broadway
After Dark" another of those pic
lures that is sprinkled generously
with glittering Broadway midnight
parties, the feature at the Ria1to
Theater this week. Norma Shearer
provides him with an excellent foil
as the poor young girl. Anna Q.
Nilsson and Carmel Myers uphold the
beauty requisites of the screen and
willard Louis is convincing as
handsome young waster.
The story might well have been
Evening star., 1924-05-26

Norman Kerry, Bertram Grassby,
Evelyn Brent, Edythe Chapman,
Joseph Swickard and Lorimer John
son.
and an entertaining musical program
round out the Strands bill.
Evening star., 1924-05-26

States Navy" Is a brief film subject.
The bill is completed by added short
reels and special pipe organ accom-
paniment by Miss Irene Juno and w.
L. Thompson and solo recital by Mr..
Thompson.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
HUGHES CERTAIN TO ADVISE
 ENGLAND AMERICA EXPECTS PAYMENT UNDER DA IVES .7LAN
ASTOLISH FRAUD CASE IN SUPERIOR COURT Alleged Flimfammer to Stand Trial Next
 Friday

Hartford, Dec. 10.--In the su- perior criminal court today Tony Ast tolsh. alias Antoni Astosz, plead cd not guilty to charge of fraud and theft in New Britain on October and will be tried before Judge Mar win on Friday. Both Assistant States Attorney Gideon and Nathan O.. Freedman, counsel for Astolsh, promised the court the trial would be interesting.
 Astolsh is accused of working an old confidence game on a now poor shoemaker In New Britain, Frank Lemanski.
 The complaint is that Astolsh, with the assistance of one Steve Broce, induced Lemanski to give them s4,OOo as security for two packages of greenbacks said to con- tain $1,100 and s14,000 which was not true. As matter of fact the state claims the packages were of waste paper with dollar or two rolled around them. Astolsh and Broce disappeared at that time, &C., cording to Lemanski. Astolsh says he was not there at all but will prove he was in Detroit at the time.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
NEWHA KEN CORONER MAYBE
 CALLED ON TO TESTIFY M MYSTERY OF ROGERS DEATH
JUDGE FINES OFFICER
 $IO0 AND HIS JOB
Tells Him He Must Sever Connection With State
 Police

Slate Policeman Robert Anderson. charged with operating an automo- bile while under the influence Of liquor. was fined $lQO and costs and vas given jail sentence of 30 days when he appeared in the Berlin own court last night. The sentence md fine were suspended, Judge ieorge Grlswod stating as the con- litions under which the suspensions become effective, that the officers 8 onnections with the state police de- jartment must be severed and that
 e must never appear in court again . similar charge.
 AndersUn was arrested on Novem- ler 27 by Constable Brown, after he mad been involved in an accident on the Pennington road, Berlin. An- derson was taken away from the scene by a passing motorist, 1t is al- legged, but the Berlin policeman finally took him in charge and to a doctor. Anderson was pronounced intoxicated.
 He pleaded guilty in court last night, saying that whatever the officer said was true.
 What action has already been taken by the state police depart ment Robert T. Hurley of the de- partment was not in his office today and Commissioner Robbins B. stoeckel was also reported as being away from his office.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
SHOOTING IN WORCESTER
Policeman and Robber Engage in Duel in Which Latter is Believed To Have Been Wounded.

Worcester, Dec. 1o,--A blood be- spattered automobile seat and a jam med revolver are the clues the po- lice are working on today to appre- Mend two daring bandits who last night held up the store of Dolph J, Ossene at Newton Square while a policeman was in the rear room conferrirg with the proprietor on how to prevent shoplifting, making away with s5 in cash after an ex- change of shots in which Ossene was hit.
 One of the bandits was caught in the store but made his escape when the patrolman left him to pursue the other who had fled. After lively exchange of shots between the ban dit and the patrolman, the bandits gun damned and he escaped in an automobile which had been reported stolen earlier in the evening. Blood stains in the car found abandoned this morning gave evidence Of the accurate aim of the patrolman dur tng the gun battle. ossene was but slightly injured.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Dozen Automobiles
 Burned in Hartford

Hartford, Dec. lo.-Twelve auto mobiles were burned early this morning In the Heuu.cin garage on Gold street. while several owners of the cars slept in hotel lIeuU'ein ad- accent to the Farace. The damage to the cars IS estimated a from Sl5,0oO to S2O,O00 arl 10 the build ing only several hundred dollars. Thick stone walls separating the garage from other bm'linES enabled the nremen to keep the blaze con- fined 10 the garage room.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
FEAR TAX REVENUE.
 WILL BE CUT HERE Assessors Opposed to Measure
 Sponsored by Com. BlOdSett IGNORES GOODS ON HAND
State official Advocates Assessment On Gross Earnings of Manufac- turcrs, Eliminating Merchandise, Claiming Present Scheme Works Hardship On Some.

Tax Commissioner William Blodg- ott's proposal to tax gross earnings of manufacturing establishments in stead of the average amount of goods on hand including goods in process of manufacture. will if adopted reduce the tax payments in local factories and approximately cut the city's tax revenue. in the opinion of members of the board of assessors.
 The tax commissioner has prepar- ed his bill for submission to the next session of the general assembly. It win come in the form of public act amending the tax list prescribed by the state board of equalization, by striking out Item 2G.
 Receipts High In This City
 It is the contention of the state tax commissioner that the item of merchandise is not generally carried out in such a way as to make equit- able assessments in all cities and towns and results in unfair competi- tion In trade. In explanation it IS pointed out that this city, through It's unique assessment system, in-
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New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
BROADCAST SERVICES
WRC, WIZ, WEAF and WGY Vii
 Flash Memorial Exercises 10 R Held Tor Wilson Monday.

Washington, Dec. 1o--Mamoria services for former President oWo5. row Wilson in the house chamber Monday vii he broadcast ty radio
 Stations which will p.rh up tas program are: WEC, Washington WIZ. New York; WEA., New Nor. and WGY, Sch,necta1y. Other st. tions may be uradsl later,
 The caplroO VIII he closed to B. except those 10 whom mutation have been extended under the join resolution of congress and th"s. holding tickets to Inc EaI.c~''s. IT. Marine band will he in attrulanr and tho assembly will inclulc Ir">. .s0- Coolidge and members "f h -Sicisl family, members Of t." g. rrame court, ambassadors and mi istsrs. officers Of the army and na' invited guests and uem.eEs of senate and house.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
PROBABLY WILL CHANCE SHENANDOAH
 IF DLRICLBLE LS TO GO TO HAWAN

Washington, Dec. 10,-Pians for cruising the navy airship Shenan- doah with the fleet during the spring menuvers In Hawaiian waters next year may have to be revised because of the limited present cruising capac- ity of the ship.
 AS now equipped the Shenandoah has cruising radius of about 2,500 miles without refueling, and 1t is un- derstood that during the recent con- ference to plan for the employment Of the ship during the next few months some of the experts raised the question whether 1t would be wise to send the big airshlp to Hawaii.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Possibility Crops Up At Today's Session Of Grand Jurors Woman Alleged To Have Been Advised To Leave State.
Possibly Seven Cars at Scene of Fatality Sped
 Away on Approach of
 Help - Miss Schneider Was Worried, It Is Said.

New Haven, Dec. 1o.--Possiblit! of request being made by Corone, Eli Mix that be appear before tn grand jurors of North Haven wht are inquiring into the death 0 Charles c. c. Rogers, bond sales man, on night of November 1, tt give any information relating to mysterious gray car" he might haw obtained during his inquest into tn death, cropped out during resump ton of the inquiry today. It was un derstood that Prosecutor War Church, who invoked the juror. sixth car, possibly a seventh car, an' possibly one or more individuals no previouly mentioned, may have beer close to the car of Miss Mariorio Schneider, at the time Rogers wa injured.
 Five Cars Known Near
 The inquiry had developed tha' there were five cars near at ham
 
 gray one" referred to by Mrs. Rutl Hulse in her statement to tn coroner, This car has proven to bt occupied by Edward Marshall an Jacob Reskin, boys, of Wallingford who, according to the coroner hat taken it without permission and is not now thought this was the ca 1 Mrs. Hulse referred to. l It is also said that effort is heiu1 made in the inquiry to ascertain one CT more men ypre al tht Schneider car and left quickly on th' approach of another car ,n thf mysterious car" yet unidenuded
 Advised to Flee Mrs. Hulse was a witness today and sha also told newspapermen that she had been advised to 'leayo the state" and that "she had been advised not to go to New York state as Mrs. Ogden Mills Read could subpoena her there"
 Mrs. Louis Wilhelm of New Haven, was another witness and it is understood she freely related con- versations she had had with Miss Schneider the night of Rogers death and the next day and as to state ments by her.
 Mrs. Wilhelm is said to have testi- fled that Miss Schneider asked her, after describing Rogers condition How am I to get out of this?"
 The Bloody Handkerchief
 Mrs. Wilhelm is said to have told the jurors that Miss Schneider threw away a blue blood sn1eared handker- chief.
 After testifying the prosecutor thanked Mrs. Wilhelm for freely relating what she knew of the case
 Medical Examiner Scarborough during his testimony is said to have declared that while Rogers injury might have been caused by contact Of his head with a pole it might also have been caused by blunt instru. ment.
 1 l. was developed also that Rogers underwear was bloodstained.
 Marshall and Reslzin prior to be ! ing called as witnesses said they would describe what they say at the l Schneider car but they would not tell in advance what that sight was
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
New Jersey School Girl, 16, Is
 Shot And Her Youthful Lover
 Admits He Fired Fatal Bullet
Boy Same Age, Denies He
 Intended to Kill Her Quarrelled Over Pictures

Camden, N, J., Dec, 10.-Stanley Curtis, 16-year-old boy of Fairyiew, confessed today, according to Prose- cutor Wescott, that he shot and killed Betsy Ross, his 16-year-old school mate, last night but did not mean to do 1t. The girl was found dead in the home of her sister with whom she lived in Gloucester and when Curtis was questioned he first said she had shot herself.
 Quarrel Over Picture.
 According to Prosecutor Wescott the boy broke down after an all night examination. Curtis said that he and the girl had quarreled over some improper pictures she found in his possession. He put bullet in a pistol he had in his pocket, walked toward her and pulled the trigger. He added he did not know why he did it, but admitted he was angry at Il'I' Cul tLS eau AI D' came frightened and fled from the house.
 Were Alone In House.
 The boy and girl were alone in the house when the shooting oc- cured and her body was found by the sister, Mrs. Margaret Bell, when sha returned home. Curtis was ar- rested at the home of another school boy and taken to the Bell home and accused of the shooting. He denied 1t, explaining 10 the police that the girl had picked up the weapon from a table, pointed it at the ceiling and snapped the trigger, It missed fire, he said. and then she pointed it at him and 1t again missed fire, Next she pointed the pistol at herself and this time the weapon worked.
 The boy could not explain why three Of the pictures were cutched in her hand when she was found dead.
 Curtis is the Jon Of Mrs. Anna Mathis, but made his home with his grandmother in Morganville. near here. He and Miss Ross had been friends for two years and he was almost a daily visitor at her home.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
SENATE CONFIRMS BUCKLEY
 AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Succeeds Allan k. Smith and Mill Hold Office for Coming
 Four Years
py GEORGE II. MANNING.

(WallnFtoT 8ufeau ot x. R. HeraI1)
 Washington Dec. l0.-The senate has confirmed the appointment of John Buckley of Hartford 10 be United States district attorney of Connecticut.
 Buckley was appointed United States district attorney about two months ago on recommendation Of Senators Mclean and Brandegee to succeed Allan K, Smith, who had been holding oh to the job several months through an appointment by the court, after the district attorney died. His appointment will hold for four years from today.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
1,5OO POUNDS OF BRASS
 BRUSHES PHOSPHATE MAN
Thomas Cuddy. Aged 22, Meets Hor- ribIe Death This Morning
 In Waterbury

Waterbury, Dec. 10-Thomas Cud- dy, g, son of Mrs, Mary Cuddy T82 Last Main street, was instantly kill ed shortly after Il o'clock this morning at the corner of West Main street and Watertown avenue whe he fell from large auto truck, owned by tks Connecticut Brass and Mfg. Corp, landing on his head against curb with approximately 1,5Q0 pound of brass falling on top of his head. Medical Examiner Dr. A. A, Crane, who was notified after the accident pronounced death due to a crushed head.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
HARDING INVOLVED
Mortimer, Witness fin Forbes Case, Tells of Making Personal Protests to Late President.
ASsooIated Press.

Ry The Associated Press.
 Chicago, Dec. 10.-Elias H. Nor timer chief government witness against Charles R. Forbes and J. W. Thompson. on trial for conspiracy in Veterans Bureau hospital contract awards, told in cross-examination to- day of a trip to the White House fin 1922 with J. R. Williams, of Phila delphia. and others. when Williams protested to President Harding over Forbes private conduct.
 He took Williams, Mrs. Mortimer's uncle, to the White House. the wit ness said, because Williams wanted 70 protest to President Harding about the way Forbes was running around with Mrs. Mortimer.
 Representative Edmonds of Penn sylvania was another member of the party which Mortimer look to the president.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
TWO REPORTERS GET $l,sOO EACH
 AS FRANKS MURDER REWARD SHARE
Six Other Men Also Get Part of S6,OOO Offered For
 Solution of Chicago Murder

who found the boy under a railroal culyert, Paul Korff, John kolesko and Walter and George Knittel members of the railroad signal crew and Robert Hunt, a watchman.
 After they had obtained exclusiv' information and turned the evidenc over to the authorities. Goldsteil and Mulroy were presented with s1O0 check each and a commenda tory letter from Victor F. Lawson proprietor of the Chicago Daily New with which MT. Mulroy still Is afiii ated. Goldstein now Is empldye' by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
State Department Has
 Received Note From : Britain Explaining Her
 Attitude On Collection : Of War D a m age
 Claims.
United States Will Insist That This Country Shall Be Treated as Equal of Other Powers in Con- mon Victory.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-The state department has received a communi- cation from the British government explaining the attitude of Great Britain on the question of the col- lection of war damage claims from Germany by the United States un- der the Dawes reparation plan.
 The British communication now Is being studied and will be answer ed within a few days.
 In the light of what has been said by administration spokesmep on the question involved, it is considered certain that Secretary Hughes will insist upon recognition of the prin- ciple that Americans claims against Germany shall be treated as equal to those of other powers.
 Americas Stand
 The Washington government ai- ways has taken the position that it is entitled to share to a limited ex- tent in the proceeds of the Dawes plan and expects to be given the support of the allied governments. It has been pointed out by author ized ,spokesmen that the United States is entitled to be paid under its treaty with Germany just as the allied powers are entitled to pay ment under the terms of the Yer sailles treaty. In support of this position it Is said that the American treaty with Germany furnishes both a legal and an equitable right for the colletclon of war claims from Germany out of benefits derived by that nation under the Dawes plan.
 Since the United States was a par ticirant in a common victory 1t is leld that the allied goyernments cannot take all the assets of Ger many and leave the American gov ernment in the position of being un able to collect Its Rhine army costs as well as the claims which are be- ing adjusted by the German -Ameri- can mixed claims commission.
 Officials here declare that when the Dawes plan was formulated fl provided in many terms that the proceeds should cover all the claims of the allied and associated powers At the time of the London confer ence 1t was believed that the posi- ton of the Washington government had been made very clear.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
BARON VOW NATHAN Ly APPOINTED GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO WASHINGTON

councillor Of legation at Picking where he remained until China en- tered the war against Germany. He has been an under secretary in the foreign office for the past three years.
 Baron von Maltzan accompanied
 Foreign Secretary Rathenau and | Chancellor Wirth of the Genoa con- ! ference and was influential in fram- l ing the treaty of Rapallo between Russia and Germany which came as
 a great surprise to the entente pow CTS represented at the Genoa gath ering. While in China he married Edith Gruson, daughter of prom inent Magdeburg steel manufacturer. They have one daughter.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

A project to increase the fuel ca pacity of the Shenandoah to widen her cruising radius by 1000 to 1,50O miles is being considered by the bureau of aeronautics, The ship now is operated by five motors develop ing 300 horsepower each, and one suggestion is that they be replaced with three horsepower geared drive motors, which have very much reduced weight in comparison with the power produced. This difference in weight would increase the capac- ity of the ship to carry fuel. It is believed these alterations could be made in time to permit tine Sher
 araoah to participate in the ieot maneuvers in Hawaiian waters.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
''sFl ''ps 'nsaasaa6o ,tative-elect Says She Will
 IT Vote For Holt As Protest At Party Methods

Haven OIn announcing her intention to vote for Hamilton Holt democratic nominee U s. Senator Mrs Henry T. Townsend president the New Haven Republican town in the legislature from this city declared:
 that Mir Bingham the choice Of free re- pubcans" Townshend she resen having the u D. party protests against having the with contempt Mrs ToWnshend previously declined invitation to attend gathering or re- publican addressed by Governorelect Hiram Bingham tho republican nominee
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
Rep. Dallinger Is Not
 Candidate for Place

Washington, Dec. 10-Representa- tive Dallinger, republican, Massa- chusetts, declared in a formal state ment today that he is not candi- date for United States Attorney at Boston to succeed Robert O. Harris, recently removed by President Cool idEe
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
WIN WESLEYAN LETTERS.

Middletown, Dec. 10.-Varsity let ters were awarded by the Wesleyan athletic council today to these three members of the cross country team as reward for their seasons efforts: Captain F H. Parkinson, Lawrence, Mass; Gerald R. Newton. South Kent. Conn; R. E. Smith, Thomas ton, Conn; Ber'ia C. French. Meri- den. Conn. aEd Q. r. Parkinson, Lawrence Mass.
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10
MINsTEn AIIERNN ms

Winsted. Dec. lo.-NIHian lI Currie. a Civil War veteran, who bo fore his coming here 2n years aE. was Identified with the textile in iustry in Amsterdam N. Y. and il the south died at his home las night. He was wounded at Gettys burg while A member Of co. B. 12Gtt New York infantry and was q pas commander ol Palmer Post, here Nr Currie was born in Ne)'en'ilie \. Y. In 1S40. and is survived U 3 wife and two dauehtsrA
New Britain herald., 1924-12-10

Chicago, Dec. 1o,--Two reporters and six other men today shared in sG,00O reward which had been offer cd for the solution of the mystery of the murder of Robert Franks for which Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, Jr., rich mems sons, are serving life sentences.
 The reporters, Alvin H. Goldstein and James W. Mulroy employed by the Chicago Daily News at the time of the staying received the larger shares, s1,500 each.
 The others were Robert Mtnke,