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New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
EVELYN NESBIT FAILS
 TO APPEAL DECISION
Divorced Wife of Harry Thaw Docs Not Contest Ruling Setting
 Him Free.

Philadelphia, May 19.--willism A. Gray, counsel for Evelyn Nesbit, di. ,orced wife of Harry K. Thaw, today Hnnounccd that he would withdraw the motion e new trial to deter mine Thaw's sanity. Thaw was de- clared sane recently by jury in common pleas court
 Today had been set for a hearing cn inc motion, and when the case was called no one responded. Later Mir Gray entered the courtroom and told newspaper men he would withdraw Inc motion. Counsel for Thaw was present and ready to proceed with the rase.
 Thaw is In Pittsburgh visiting his mother pending the outcome of the motion for the new trial.
 According to Mir. Gray. motion for the new trial was made in the interest of Russell William Thaw, Miss Nes- bits son, who claims an anticipatory interest in Thaw's estate. She con tends on behalf of the son that Thaw is still insane and if released he would dissipate the estate.
 Recently, however, Miss Nesbit an- nounced that she would ask her at torney 10 withdraw the motion for tew trial. stating that "a working girl could net fight the Thaw millions"
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Three Auto Accidents
 Over the Week-End

A collision occurred at the inter- section of Hart and Grlswold streets yesterday afternoon when automo- piles owned by John J. Rahalcy of 15s South Main street and Morris Jackson of 5S Broad street crashed, causing damage 10 both machines. The accident was investigated by To- liceman Patrick O'Mara who found no cause for arrest.
 A telegraph pole at the corner of East Main and Stanley streets was struck last night by an automobile driven by Mary Berman of 525 Gar den street, Hartford. The machine was damaged.
 Automobiles operated by Frank Yoblonsli Of i2 Silver street and Al- phonse Troy Of 234 High street col- lided at the corner Of High and Broad streets Sunday afternoon. The only damage done vas broken fender on the Yablonski car.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
25TH ANNIVERSARY
Lieut.. and Mrs. Thomas Hinchcy Of North Burritt Street Were Married on May IS, 1899, in This City.

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Hinchey of North Burritt street entertained a number of friends at their home ycs- terday in observance of their 18th wedding anniversary, and they re- ceived many gifts as remembrances Of the occasion.
 The couple was married in this city, May IS. 1899, at St. Mary's church. They have two children. Thomas, Jr., who is employed in the Corbin Screw Corporation office, and Edward, a student at the New Britain high school.
 Mir. Hinchey has for many years been a member Of the fire depart ment and for the past several years has been a lieutenant connected with No. 4 company. q
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Waterbury Trolley Victim
 Not Definitely Identified

Waterbury. May 1a.-AIexander Whitaker. who owns a farm al Bucks Hill. this city. today called at the undertaking establishment vherp tbs body Of the unknown man killed iy q trolley car at North Square last 5iEht vas being held for identifica- ion. He stated that he felt sure the
 rcident victim wss Daniel McTier-
 aH. a native Of this city for the past
 years. but who has no relatives Iiv- az here. McTiernan is reported as saving aiternated beiweenempIoymen on the Whitaker farm and by the city. Two OtFed men called at inc rBderiakins rooms and 'fdenfified" Inc body ss that of persons with whom tiiay Herr acquainted. bar both cs tbess proved i5 se faulty iJoniid- cations
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
DEMOCRATS TO NOMINATE
Council Members Win Meet to Name sixth Ward Alderman and Member of ISoard of Education.

X meeting Of the democratic mem- bers Of the common council will be held toBisht at the office of Mayor A. N. paonessa 70 decide upon nomin- ations for alderman in the sixth ward to succeed Chairman Frank L.. Conlon Of the board of public works. and for school committeeman 10 success John l.. Doyle. superintendent of charities. The sixth ward members will make the choice for alderman, inc csudi- dates being Councilman John Maerz and stephen \. Lynch. All democratic members of tre council will have an opportunity to express their prefer cacc for the school committee vacsn- cy.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

region In which he was killed. From these the police sought some inkling of his experience that might lead them to the slayer
 The state police under the direc- ton Of Major Lynn G. Adams, super. intendent, have reconstructed his van dcrings through the mountains and investigated theories or jealousy and n oonshine revenge. which were nn- merous in his home community Neither developed any material facts.
 Today funeral services wore hold separately for tho youth and girl at Maryssillp.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
WESTERN ENTERTAINMENT
National Editorial Association Having
 Good Time in Oklahoma

ronca City. Okla, May 19.--ponca City today made the initial bow of Oklahoma to members Of the Nation- al Editorial association who are to tour the state for week in connec- lion with tho annual convention Of the association in oklahoma City. At lol Ranch, Buffalo barbecue q rodeo and an Indian pageant win take up the afternoon. Approximately e. 900 Indians will take part in the pageant.
 \ feature fthc visit io inc ranch will be the shooting Of an oil well.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
PLANNING TREATIES
Commercial Agreements With Several
 European Countries Under Way

Washington. May 1a.--while ncgo- iiations with various countries for the re-8FaftiHE Of commercial treaties with the United States are in progress definite agreements are not expected on the points involved until the sem ate has taken action on the com mercisl treaty with Germany.
 The German agreement embodies policies which the state department expects to be incorporated in some form in all the other commercial compacts if the senate gives its ap- prOFal Some opposition has arisen in committee hat it's magnitude has not yet been fully developed.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Thousands or people use the Her aid classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
6O,O0O Sign Petition for
 Farm Legislation Measure
MasaalIfrl n

Washington. May Enacjricn. of the McSary-Ha@en relief bill was urged in a monatnr petition declared 10 bear the signatures Of 60. GOO 1lh- nois farmers. ranN"rs and business mon, laid before President Coolidge and me enbnrs Of congress today hy Sam Faompson. president of inc Jli- nos Agricultural association. and of- llcials of inc American Farm Bureau Federation.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

Everybody talks about Herald clas- sified ads. they are wonderful.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
Thieves Get Away With
 10 Gallons of Real Wine

Thirsty thieves made their way into the cellar of N, Gianci Of Sf Oak street over tho weekend and made away with 40 gallons or wine stored in the cellar Cianci reported ihe theft 10 the police.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19

i's far to yourself and read them Herald classified ads.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
goHNsoN RELEASES pE1aG.1E

Fairbury, Seb., May 19-Dr. H. E. Potter. the lone delegate pledged to support Senator Johnson. elected in the recent presidential preference pri- mary in Nebraska. has been "reIeas- cd" by Senator Johnson. in a letter relieving him Of any promised sup- port. he has announced. The remain- der Of the Nebraska republican dele gstion was won by President Cool idee.
New Britain herald., 1924-05-19
CAROLINA JUSTICE DIES

Raleigh. \. c.. May i9.--chiof Jus ticn Walter Clark Of tho North Caro- lima supreme court died at his home here today Of apoploXy. He was stricken yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Liberty Concerts
Start Sunday

ENNTlNELI out OF the ordinary
II will be the musical program 20
he offered NJ rho Liberty thrater
tomorrow afternoon. beginning NJ
1850 o'clock, In conjunction with the
Harold Lloyd picture. "Iiot Water d"
which n now playing there
This concert which will be- tho
first OF a series OF entertainments 90
he offered there each Sunday after
noon NJ tho same hour. viii open
with q number on the Wurltzcr hy
tho renowned Liberty orEBulst oliver
Wallace. After that viii start the
song contest for members OF hs
audience
The songs chosen Tor tho after
Moons contest arc tho chorusrs OF
Put on Your ola Grey Bonnet.
My VIVID Irish Rose" 'Mareheta."
n Had To he You. and California.
Here 1 Come The winners VIII be-
determined according 60 tho applause
OF the audience and viii be- awarded
cash prizes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
InimitabIe Comedian
May LeaUe Screen Soon

uOILYwOOD. Dee IA Ben Tu-
II pin. ths iuim.tab.r, b. reported
tn D. about 10 begin "a Slow process
~ voluntary retirement from The
screen.
b. has one more contract picture
10 Do for Mars Ssunett After that
the rumgr iT, Ben wan make "a u.r
furr now and then. as the mood H.ta
Him lia wiIi retire. when De does
FUN OF hnu0u and not without plenty
Eulr, for Ben coureIss nothing %
amy man when IL comes 10 saving bis
uiokFis
Turp.u. strange figure Of the
screen world haH lcft an ludsliGIe
imprint N hH personality tie vail
be- remembered when many Of the
nlm'a famous shall have passed the
ken of fans
queer combination u p1mp ana
'hiidllke simplicity b. Ben. Most
serious when funniest Funny 10
his studio mates because be IL 81
deadly serious Doing the wrong
things az The right moment. with the
oarneaiuesa Of AN old time shake
Hpearean actor
u WAS this proC.iNty OF being uH-
consciously comic that paved the
way 10 piCtures for him. An Iuustrh-
ton D. "a Turpln classic OF the Old
Essunay days in Chicago.
He was employed aH O. roustabout:
The butt Of every practical joker on
the lot. lie was always trying 10 ri.
EratlHie himself Flowers were
needed for scene. ReaOurceful
Ben, eager 10 please. hoped a fence
into 2 nelghboring cemetery. pluckcd
The required flowers from the graves.
and after completion Of the scene. ns
holemnIy planted them on the graves
again, Ben'6 idea OF saving expenses.
Turpiu, whose cooked" eyes re-
suited from constant deliberate cross
iuF In a vaudeville act b. not NJ an
sensitive about his inflictlon. II has.
indeed, brought him a fortune.
Life Is an serious 10 Ben. That's
why MS 80 funny 10 on his audiences.
We hope that the reports or his
Impending retirement have been
greatly exaggerated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
THE tr5nd which no produc
NEW CRUZE PICTURE
HAS BEEN COMPLETED

lI has stopped showing az the
Paramount studio in Hollywood. ana
james Cruzc has gone home 20 rest
awhile Ia The semi.irup.eal luNurlancr
OF his estate in the mountains.
Which Is merely another way Of
saying that CruEe has completed pro.
duction % The Goose Hangs Hizh.
a story Of Christmas time and the
homecoming of family During
the entire space % production. u
never stopped showing IN the vicinity
OF Cruzc's set.
Featured players Ia the production
include Constance Bennett. Myrtle
stcdm1n. Esther Ratstou. George
Twins and Edward pen Ir
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Pat O'Malley
as Reporter

THE fighting cub or THE Fighting
l. Cub, win BE- Pat oMaucy The
actor with that uumttakably Irish
name has been engaged by the Rus.
sell productions 10 play the scmpplnF
reporter In this newest 81 pictures
dealing with the ezupIdss OF "a
young journalist
Pat has Lost count OF tho number
Of times be- has portrayed reporters.
But this time, be- says. he Fou Pre-.
NOTED In the last Few scenes Do b
made the editor.
anyway, I'm the reporting est ac.
Tor on The screen, adds Pat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

Ruth chaitcrtou said q wasn't 20.
sho didn't marry her leading man.
Ralph Forbes ~ the Magnolia
Lady"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
RancherS See Pathos in
the Film ""Sun Down"

pASa EeNa prC tE.-L.1U
--~s Ter cattle. hopeless mort
progneigi lreuEaI these
- are sreUas sunset f1r
PASTORAL rposh H tho great
tuts
orl- owners ore looking 20 Mex
~ s9ium vast herds already
hren trstn alTgss the Eio
49, fu aIcsate pavfumEc.
~. situation has been lnorpoT
a., Assce.atci First National n
,ua. rcv showing az tbe Coli
an tpc motion picture having
raincance ot a historic news
nsrt q which is IN the filming
-. 3 miles northwest ot El Paso,
n, 1ory cnjurls asa.n fUr thc
st ths hsyley ~ On, gaEiuE
ui.h au Dos dramatic episodes
Ing also us decline and lbs
nfll prospect
ms Siy oattlrmgu. ul Western
an. Arzona New Mexico aud
t,rra Utah, who watched tho
.tisr % shutdown Be- the uu-
,,.-ec story of our lives" And Go
.,,s il Cor a brief span, they and
- riders gathered Tor perhaps the
Il, srsst roundup % cattle az lanes
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
COLISEUM CONCERT

COLISEUM SUNDAY concert FOR
- December u. 20 be- played by the
Coliseum Concert orchestra under X
X Wlusland at 1880 o'clock In,
vluirs
Grand March from The opera
Ana ssfrrrsssrs.t, VERDI
waltE-'Blue Danube" by request
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Strauss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
MUSIC AT HELLO

A CAMPFIRE meeting II "a band
Of rowing EypsIeg provides the
picturesque setting Tor the concert
being given hy McKeos Arndlan
band At the Iirllg thentcr
A special arrangement Of Gypsy
Love Song" from tho Fortune Teller.
admirably suited 10 the instrumental.
ton Of this group, opens the pro.
gram and is followed by a duet. Tell
Sic. Little Gypsy" between Buster
Lorenzo and Louise Lanrdon
Additional numbers By tho Area.
diHna include "Romnny Lover, "
Gypsy Blues and a biz Of comedy
syncopation. Have a Little Fun. In
which tho Hoilig Beauty Chorus
takes part
Hcuig concerts are offered daily
az 500. 500. 7:3O and $50 y. m. cx.
ccpt Mondays
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

'aaeA. eontu'ea especially Tor the
MS hkc watching our own M
neral multrrgd Eobfrt I4-s /.
man worth a million five sssre as..
today au but Gfobr
Pioneers here O fca decade aEn Pc
be skctob5i The sequence. ",aer
hcnis ~ eattle the coming OF raB.
roa1z, tho Inevitable rnrroacbn.rt
OF settlements towns fences. s8uerr
~ us like "a tyinE mvhide Tbsn
falling rricts and drauFb, to tgc .r
an" ' '
AeA's gaii'rmcn are hoping that
"a print % shutdown may b. shown
20 oonErvss 20 emphasize the problem
Dc reflects
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Watching
-
the Screen


starts GA Page ~
Boery and Matt Moore did much
the best acting ana should
really BE- giyvn "a lot IL credit
Tor the success OF the picture.
Win mediocre players In tho
two roles played hy Recry and
Moore the sgutu play would
not have been nearly 80 enter.
tainmE
'IutE trend which the producers of
a motion pictures arc following
today toward casts made up og play.
ers 10 hish.ClBss calibtr is good
one. and b the authors win oul,.
step IN now and give MS some real
stories. motion picture fans will
rryel boz 'hgErr and better pic.
iurry
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Speaking of Pets!

STIiANGEsT among the strange
~ pets % movie stars. iH Bert
LytcllH It's an owl And.
stranger sti1 r'a "dny owl h"
The bird infested tho woods back
u tho famous stars toothul home
IN Hollywood and kept him awake
many nights by his weird hootIuE
Finally a trap was set and Mr..
Owl war captured Lytcll made a
pct % him and frequently motors
TO the studio with '1loot Mon q"
rs he has named the bird. psrchcd
on his shoulder And that's the
tale OF how a might owl" bocnme
a "day OWL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Roaring Rails

The locations for Roaring Rails ="
the Harry Carey feature which
comes 20 the Blue Mouse soon. werr
obtained in the klamath Fails re-.
zion OF Orrgon. seeuically ono OF the
most magnificent In the Northwest.
and one that has never been used
for motion picture locations.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

t'"AHA'.H 20 w NfN'HN.
Two request numbers
Hl "Reye D'Orirnt ........ Baron
90 June Night ........ Friend
Dreams Of love" ........... Llat
Radio Overture" "a musical novelty
dealing with tho humorous side OF
radio problems ............ Lake
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
GETTING WELL
ACQI AINTED

ENOR the second limo IN three
months Jack Holt. Lois Wilson
and Noah Hrery have been cast IN
tho same picture.
Recently they completed featured
roles 10 Emerson HouEh'H North Of
&C. They arc now about 20 start
work on Zane Grcyb THE Thunder.
Ing Herd" which William X. How
ard viii direct for Paramount
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

TEDIOUS waits between scenes
on the set" have been climinat.
ed by Dorothy Mackuill. who is
taking violin lesson, during such
lulls at the United Studios. where
she Is filming "Onr Year TO
Live
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13
Agnes Drives Car
10 Miles an Hour;
DisdainS "DoubLe"

WliEN b. comes Go driving an
w automobile at "a GamIIo an
hour clip. Amrs Ayrcr H.s1aius "a
double" an tHr wheel
LouE noted AS one or Hollis
woods most skilIfgl arIyrra Mics
Ayrys received she acid test dur
ms the filming Uf Tomorrow
Love her latest starring picture
for Paramount
she was required 20 hlt =. pace
m 40 miles an hour and then iu
crease b. until the aprrdumrtrr
registered 90
Paul Hern. TO- director follow
ms with the camera men. claims
Hr Nas uruily relieved whom the
final scene Was filmed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-12-13

William De Mile has been invited
by Prof George =. Baker OF Harvard
20 address the students OF drama
there In the near future.
Evening star., 1924-11-06
THos. J. OWEN & son, AuCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FOUR VALUABLE
TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLINGS. BE
ING PREMISES 26o2 2824 2626 AND
1928 STREET. NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of u certain deed of trust. being
instrument No. 2o7, duly recorded April IL.
1924. among the land records Of the District
Of Columbia, and at the request Of the party
secured thereby. the undersigned trustees will
sell. at public auction, in front Of the prem
ises on WEDNESDAY. THE TWELFTH
THIRTY O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
ibed land and premises. situate in the
District of Columbia and designated and
being lots ~. 30 and II in Helen W. c.
per plat recorded in the office of the sur
veyor Of the District in Liber % at folio a.
part Of the rear 8 feet of said lot 80 being
designated "private alley on said plat:
also the west 10 feet front on X street by
Julia A. Smoot and others subdivision Of lots
in square =, as per plat recorded in said
veyors ofice in Liber r. w. at folio 15 said
part of lot lettered "B' now being known
for for purposes of assessment and taxation as
Terms of sale: OF the purchase price. So. 600
can remain on each parcel for term Of
three years, with interest at six and e-half
per cent, payable semi-annually. and the
the option of the purchaser. A deposit Of
$3.50 will be required upon each parcel at
the time of sale. All conveyancing, record
ing, revenue stamps, etc. at the cost of pur-
within thirty days from day Of sale other
wise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost of default
ing purchaser after five days advertisement
HARRY l.. RUST.
GEO. CALVERT BOWIE.
oc31 dds exSu&no4 Trustees.
Evening star., 1924-11-06
OFFICIAL NOTICES

OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR uF TlXEs
or the District Of Columbia Wasnington
octobAr 81. 13of-TaApsyers of tho District
of Columbia Will take notice that the under
signed has received the statement q, the
assessment OF realty taxes 70. tie District Of
columbia Tor the year ending juno 30 i.rI5
and vii! be wahy 10 receive payment 81
taxes at THIS "ftce on and after November l.
lfSf. lh" act of Congress approved Jun. -.
l922 provides: That beginning 'tith July
l52.- and annually thereafter. une-ha.f o! .he
tax levied upon taNabl" real I'd personal prop
erty in the District of Columbia shall lscon!e
due and payable on tn" first day of November oi
each year and thg other half "f such tax shaI
Fcon" due and payable the first day ot
May OF each year. and IL either sad install
ment of such tax shall not be- paid within
thirty days of the date il j. due and payabIe
said insialiment shall thereupon be- in arrear.
and delinquent: and there shall Ire added tc
DE- collected with such tax. n penalty at the
rate OF per rentnm per month upon the
amount thereof for the period 0f such delin
quency, said delinquency 20 date from the
date such installmcnt was due and payable
and the whole together shall constitute tht
delinquent tax 10 be dealt with and col!ecte,
in the manner now provided by law" Prop
erty owners are notihed that they must give
the square and lot of their property in re
questing ta& bills. Attest: [. NJ TOWERS
Collector of Taxes. u. e.
Gt-ocS1 mol, %, { =
Evening star., 1924-11-06
THos. ]. OWEN 1 son. AUCTIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
PROVED REAL ESTATE. NO. 1137
SEVENTH STREET NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE I'M
PROVED PxED,, REAL sEa Z ~, ESTATE. z At NO. 11s7
~ y;liae Of certain S~ desd o, ,,ns n,,
recorded April o. 1924 in the land records
Of the District Of Columbia, and at the re-
quest OF the party secured thereby, the un-
dersgned trustees will sell at public auction.
FOURTEENTH DAY OF NOVEMBER. AID.
1924, AT FOUR-THIRTY O'CLOCK PM,
the following described land and premises,
situate in the city Of Washington, District
Of Columbia. and designated as and being
parts of original lots numbered twelve Uo1
and fourteen u4 in square numbered four
hundred and forty-nine (449), beginning for
the same at point the east line Of Sew
enth street west distant twenty-eight (2s) feet
numbered twelve Q2) and running thence
north said line of said street twenty
three t23l feet, thence east one hundred and
sixteen u1s, feet. thence south twenty
and sixteen Ql6) feet to the beginning, to-
gether with the improvements. consisting of q
brick building. No. 1887 Seventh street. used
for mercantile and dwelling purposes
money to be paid in cash. balance in two
equal installments, payable in one and two
years, with interest ut seven per centum per
annum, payable semi-annually, from day of
sale. secured by deed of trust upon the prop
purchaser. A deposit of $500 will be required
at time of sale. All conyeyancing, recording,
revenue stamps, etc, at cost Of purchaser
Terms Of sale to be complied with within Is
days from day Of sale. otherwise the trustees
reserve the right to resell the property A.
the risk and cost of defaulting purchaser
after five days advertisement Of such resale
in some newspaper published in Washington,
d. {.
HENRY p. BLAIR,
ALLEN G. CLARK.
oc31 dads, ,exSu&no4 Trustees.