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The Washington times., 1925-05-18
PALACE
"The Sporting Venus"

Under the direction Of Marshall
Neilan, adapted from the story ny
Gerald Beaumont and played by
Blanche Sweet, Ronald Colman.
Lew Cody, and a well-chosen sup
nortinp cast. THE Sporting
Venus" comes to the Palace this
week to present to patrons of the
cinema a story Of a Scotch com
moner's love for the beautiful
aristocrat who was his childhood
chum.
The picture is a bright and e-1-
citing slant at London night life,
with changing scenes to Deau-
Vile and Paris and the Highlands
OF Scotland. where the heroine
lives her youth in pursuit or
sports and happiness.
Blanche Sweet gives a fine con
ception of the young Scotch
aristocrat who, after spending
her youth in the quietness OF the
castle of her ancestors, plun2es
into mad whirl Of recklessness
and gayety in the night life OF
the famous cities Of the continent.
She is ably supported by Ronald
Colman as the commoner VINO
loves above his station. but rises
above all obstacles by dint Of
hard work and the assistance Of
a kind fate.
Lew Cody slips back again rs
the villain who poses as mem
Der of the aristocracy of a coun-
try nobody ever heard of, and
tries, of course, to marry the
heroine. 1t Is a pleasure to see
Mr.. Cody back in his wicked
ways, for as a hero he has had
rather dismal time which goes 10
show that villains will be villains
and nothing else, ESPECIALLY heroes.
The rest of the cast is ade-
quate, and all work together in
harmony, as all good casts do.
supplementary subjects include
the Pathe News, Topics of the
Day, comedy. and Palace Or
chestra.-J. S.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
Goings-On

NATIONAI-Nat Theater
Players in THE Nervous Wreck"
Low prices.
POLPS-Kathryn Koehler Bal
let, tonight only.
KEITHS-Billy B. Van, George
lie Marie: others.
EARLE-U. 8. S. Lev1athan
Band: other acts and films.
STRAND-Lane and Travers
revue: other acts and films.
GAYETY-Msnny King in bur
lesque, Lets Co."
MUTUAL-Ray Read in bur,
lesque. Speed Girls
RIALTO-Weber and Fields in
Friendly Enemies
METROPOLITAN -CUr4nn
Griffith in "Declasse."
COLUMBIA Adolphe Men1ou
in "A Kiss in the Dark"
PALA E-Blanche Sweet in
1.-The Sporting Venus
TIVOLI-Norma Talmadge in
1.-THE Lady"
AMBASSADOR - Corinne Grif.
fifth in "Declasse."
CENTRAL-"Geared to Co"
SAVOY-Norma Talmadge in
Secrets
AVENUE GRAND-M;lton Stills
in LAS Man Desires"
APOLL O-Jackie Coogan in
THE Rag Man"
YORK-Jackie Coosan in "The
Rag Man"
HOMF-"The Denial
OUTDOOR RESORTS.
GLEN ECHO-Outdoor amuse.
ment devices; dancing: picnickiag
CHEVY CHASE LAKE-Da .lc-
ing nightly: two orchestras.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
KEITH'S-
Billy B. Van

: The Keith bill ends this week.
as it does now and then, with
all actors on the bill taking part
in the closing act. Billy B. Van
and George MeLaire are the
directing geniuses in. this finale
and before the week is over yards
of scenery will be torn to ribbons.
The noise of this last act is
terrific, but it is all pretty good
sfun. In addition to the Keith
artists. the Humming Bird Orches-
ira. of local fame, also has a part
in this affair.
= Previous to the roundup, Van
and LeMaire offer Hello Cen
trail" a highly diverting affair
involving half a dozen telephone
boots, four girls and two men.
Ed Healy and Allan Cross are
back with new songs to work
their harmonies on. They are
personable young men and,
might add, sing one song that l
had previously thought was not
much. Now I'm rather fond of it.
Jack Haley and Helyn Eby
Rock dispense smart patter. most
of which is new. Jack does most
of the clowning and dances bit.
Helyn has little to do but be
decorative about the place. Since
she is one OF the best-looklng
girls seen at Keith's lately, she
does this acceptably.
Ernest Evans brings nipples
of 1926" a thumb-nail musical
comedy. The cast includes four
capable and Woodworking dancers,
Miss Emily Clarke. prima donna,
and others. Not an unusual act.
but the dances are well done and
in "Reyeries of An Artist" the
groupings are beautiful.
Will NJ. Cressy and Blanche
Dayne offer the Village Lawyer"
Mr.. Cressy plays the lawyer in
Kindly, lovable fashion. Miss
Dayne appears as client seek
Ing divorce.
Bessie Wynn sings songs in
character. Paul Remos and his
n1idgits open with acrobatics. The
Conventional films are shown.
J. P.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
STRAND
I.ane-Travers Revue

A bill of talent from opening
10 closing act and one OF the
best comedy pictures Of the year
await Strand patrons this week.
The vaudeville program marks
the first appearance in Wash
jnpton of Lester Lane and Elsie
Travers. sensational dancers. n
their new revue, "A Study in
Youth" in which the stars are
supported by a quartet of pretty
dancing girls. Joe McGrath ana
lack Deeds, artistic Designers
of Comedy and Songs, provide
the extra added attraction, and
other numbers of merit include
Jack Usher and company, offer
ing a fast-moving, poppy httle
Rkit entitled Wives VS.. Stenog-
raphers:'' an Edith Mae Capes
presentation. called "FreshIes,
with Donald Tomkin and Ruth
Love in the featured roles. and
Ra 80 and company bringing "A
tuss.i ing novelty equal TO any
thing of the type seen here .Gls
year.
Spontaneous action. thrills, in
Eenuity and a barrel of laughs
are the ingredients that went
into the making OF the Johnny
Hines picture THE Cracker jack,
the main photopIay attraction for
the week.
The story of The Cracker
lack" treats of go-gsttiig
college youth. who in his anxiety
TO put his uncle's pickle product
on the market gets mixed up
In a South American revolution.
The program also includes
short comedy. when Dumb Bells
Ring" the Fox News, Greer s
FLORIDA" as the overture, and
Rapp's "Sunset" as exit march.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
Something in Way of
n Reminder
BY HAROLD PHILLIPS.


The curtain goes tonight the play The
place the National Theaer The National Theaer Players COM
the The prices popular to be true The
play is "The Nervous Wreck"
the guaranty of this writer who witnessed dress
Sunday night that this looks like the best
the Capital has in years.
For several months wesdependng support accorded
Washington is fortified against that deadly hatuy which
the closing Of and the opening Of another
without legitimate stronghold to feed the
fancy feeling bghng
of all guardians of reputation city that supports
the theater.
panaking preliminary preparation, juuos choice of plays
careful picking of the capable players available
can elegant whole National Theaer
Players have supplied this stronghold
aggregation Of human bodies able to
walk laugh the admission tenant this strong
hold
This plea but truthful bit of calling to the
worthy legitimate enterprise the citys
foremost theater.
certainly supported from the with loud bang!
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
MUTUAL
"Speed Girls

Ray Reads presentation. Speed
Girls" occupies the Mutual stage
this week for return engage
ment.
The show all the way through
h lively spicy, full of pep and
stands out distinctively.
The antics of Ray Read especi-
ally delighted the patrons and
kept them in roars of laughter.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
SUNDAY OPENINGS IN
THE THEATERS

several encores being necessary
by the deafening applause of the
audience.
The comedians were supported
by Bee Bell. the vivacious SOU
brette, and a chorus OF girls
draped in colorful costumes, but
the outstanding star. the feature
of the whole ofrerinG. Is easily
Nellie Nice, the attractive prlma
donna, whose rendition of popular
musical selections and modern
iaZz songs is inimitable.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18

And the tale is supposed only to
be light and frothy.
The subsidiary numbers are
headed by the International News
Reel. which features an elephant
fight staged for an Indian ruler.
This is immensely interesting
Scenes taken On the recent flight
of the Los Angeles are also shown,
in addition to other news events.
Judges crossword puzzle film is
good for a number of laughs.
The Earle Foxe Comedy, "A
Spanish Romeo" could be left out
of the bill with good results. FIJI
teen minutes Of silent meditation
would be funnier.-J. w. B.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
Roses for Happy"

A surprised young man on
Saturday was Happy" Wal
ker, leader of the Golden
Pheasant Band at Glen Echo,
when, after the season at the
park had been declared Of
ficially open, admirers of the
young musician presented him
with a five-foot cluster of
flowers.
General Manager L. B.
Schloss estimates that ten
thousand people visited the
resort on the opening day,
Saturday.
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
General Hines to Speak

General Frank r. Hines. director
Of the Veterans Bureau, announced
today he would address the fifth
annual convention of the Disabled
American Veterans. at Omaha.
Neb., during the latter part of
June
The Washington times., 1925-05-18
TIVOLI-
Norma Talmadge

In THE Lady" her latest First
National vehicle current at Gran.
dall's Tivoli Theater through to-
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
ADVICE TO FARMERS FROM A MERCHANT

One of the chief difficulties that has been faced by western farmers is the memorable necessity of mak- ing payments on mortgages and on borrowed money Because large numbers of them were unable 10 do this during the depression they went under; some even abandoned their farms and trekked to the cities. And d sorrowful feature was that a large number of small banks in the country districts, who held the paper, also went under during the debaclc,
 A Minnesota merchant some time ago gave excellent advice to farm CTS; the advice had to do with not borrowing so heavily. Three quar- ters of the time, to say that a man owns" a farm is merely a figure of speech, he declared; the real fact Is he owns a morI gage and has the privilege of making payments un- der it. Many farmers, he said, bor- TOW a larger percentage of money than any other business ever would be allowed to do, and the evil fea- ture is that repayment of the bor' rowed money often is based entire ly upon future prospects. If the prospccts for gain turn into losses then there is the deuce 10 pay - meaning the holder of the mortgage - with nothing in sight with which 10 do the paying. The Minnesota merchant said one way to farm safely was to borrow upon req sonable plan; and he likewise cen sured country banks for taking lonl chances with the industry, placing themselves in the same fix as tho farmers when things go wrong al has been evidenced by numerou' failures.
 Proof of hls assertions was indi
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
\ PAGE FROM MODERN LIFE

The front page of the Herald yesterday was another reflection of modern civilization that would give pause to any philosopher bent upon hoslng a hllip of deduction upon the tendencies of the times.
 Way Down East" in Maine murder followed an argument over q dog. The owner of inc animal was Killed, but the dogs life was spared.
 A girl Killed by an elght-story fall in Norwalk, Four men killed in q pit in Columbus, O. A Stratford man dies from exposure. A suicide in Amston. Five taken to a hospital after motor crash at Stamford. A boy in Vermont mistook a man for a bear and killed him. A man bad ly burned in Norwak Four feudists slaln In Hcrrin, III. And in Plain vile an infant was suffocated while lying in bed between its parents.
 A sorry day when so many vio- lent happenings take place. It is again proof that modern life is not the quintcssencc of a well-ordcred existence. The millennium has not arrived. Ths fears, anxieties and sorrows that bankcted the spirit of man during his cave days still re- main. He has made giant strides in conquering nature and forcing 1t to do his bidding; but he has not con- quered himself. He has freed him. self from the menace Of wild beasts, from the blighting warp of super sttion and the miasma of woeful ignorance; but he has multiplied other dangers a hundred-fold, so that he is not free to live ,unbur- dencd by misgivings over where the lightning bolts of fate may strike next.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27

relative to the salaries of the fire men and policemen, so that 1t would include a stipulated clothing allow ance for uniforms.
 However after the merits of sev. eral plans had been discussed it was finally decided to recommend to the common council the proposed new ordnance. If it passes the common council the clothing item will be- come regular charge and will be included in the budgets of the DO, lice and fire departments.
 There are at present 56 men and nine officers in the police depart. 'ment and a total of 79 men in the fire department. At present the fire departmen has on hand enough globe coats and helmets for one sniff only so that if there was a large fire necessitating the calling out ot both shifts there would be a serious handicap. The fire board is seeking an appropriation for 20 new men for appointment to the regular force.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
WHAT WAS LACKING
 IN SHARON

1'he "hole" in which the Sharon Water company finds itself as the result of alleged failure of it's pipes to furnish sufficient pressure for fire hose during a town confagra- ton levelling $5O,06O in property, is pathetic example of what hap pens at the inopportune moment.
 Probably there were long years during which the pipes of the water company were in good condition and there was no fire. But lately, wben there were several bad leaks,' as the dispat ches claimed nothing, 1t is said. was done about them, prob ably because the officials looking after such matters figured there would be no occasion to be in a hurry about it.
 But the trouble in sharon went deeper than the water mains. It was necessary to obtain water from a reservoir and there was delay in finding the man who had the keys to the gutehouse," said the dispatch. Perhaps this stolid func- tionary was busy looking at the fire.
 The fire siren being out of order, the alarm Of fire had to be given by the ringing of'church bells, indi- eating that something else was out Of gear in sharon.
 Yet nobody had sufficient fore sight to notify any of the comic film directors to hang around. When the towns big show was put on everything but the memory will be lost to postcrity The making of a good comic film without extra cost was entirely overlooked.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
Observations On The Weather

Washington. Jan. 27.-Forecast for Southern New England: Un- settled, probably snow tonight and Wednesday. Colder, tonight and Wednesday. Strong north and northeast winds.
 Forecast for eastern New York: Unsettled, probably snow tonight and Wednesday; colder tonight in south portion; strong northeast winds.
 Conditions: A trough of low pressure extends along the Atlantic coast and a ridge of high pressure runs from upper Michigan south- eastward to New Mexico. Cloudy weather with rain or snow prevails in the eastern districts and fair and cold weather in the central and western section. Zero tempera- lures extend as far south as Okla homa and freezing temperatures as far south as Louisiana and Mis- sisippi.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity snow followed by fair and colder.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
25 Fears Ago Today
 From Paper of That Date

The water department has just completed the laying of new main through Vine street as far as the new home of F.. Allen Moore. The job is the most difficult the depart mcnt has had to cope with in some time, as solid rock had to be cut through and hundreds of tons of it lifted out. Mir. Moore may dispose of this stone by selling it to the city for macadamizing roads,
 Norman r. Cooley has returned from Chicago.
 Four chairs and four artists at Peter Crona's. No waiting.
 J. w. Manning, M. J. Sheehan and James O'Brien will take part in an entertainment given by the Lady Forestcrs in Southington- this evc- ming.
 Johnny Fitzgerald of this city has been matched to fight a Springfield negro named Jennings in Hartford some time next month.
 Several local polo players have been approached in regard to a European trip. Their sentiment is expressed in the remark of one that it is too long a swim back.
 The High school polo team won an easy victory from Bristol Wed ncsday afternoon, , 10 0. The local lineup included Smith, Post, Epson, Persons, and SahrbaCher The team will play Hartford tomorrow after noon.
 Resolved: That the state should furnish all school supplies and text books" was decided in favor of the negative after a High school debate this morning. Prindle and Mo. Enroe upheld the negative; smith and Perry, the affirmative.
 Wise, Smith 6; Co. adyertises ladies' flannel lined beaver hand turned lact shoes al 75 cent a pair
 The New Britain polo team played its last game here last night, being defeated by Hartford, 10 z. The Reds have now gone to Mcridcn.
 An amateur polo league is now playing games. It consists of teami ! from Landers, Frary & Clark. P. F. Corbin. Russell & Erwin, Stanle! l Rule & Level, and "Printers."
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
|SlOO A YEAR FOR COPS UNIFORMS
Committee Decides to Recon.
 mend Ordinance to Council

Recommendation of an ordnance authorizing the fire and police boards to purchase uniforms for the men of the respective departments at cost to benot more nor less than $l00 a year will be made to the common council at its special meet ing Wednesday evening, following a decision of the special committee appointed by Mayor Paonessa, to consider the advisability of making a clothing allowance, which met last night.
 During the course of the discus- sion it was brought out by Chairman John Keevers of the fire board that to equip fireman the first year necessitates the expenditure of $146.50. This includes the captains,' lieutenants and privates. Mir. Keev- CTS said that a fireman must have three uniforms in addition to a civil ian suit which he usually wears on his off-days. He must have his dress uniform, which he wears when go- ing to and from. work, hs fatigue uniform which he wears when at work in the fire house, and also his fire fighting uniform. The fire board provides globe coats and helmets for the men. Failure to provide helmets would mean the loss of compensa- ton from the benefit associations. Chairman Keevers also stated that the complete uniform of the chief and the assistant chiefs costs $17S.50 The increased price of the officers uniforms over that of the regular mems uniforms is due to the fact that they wear their dress uniforms all the time. There is also a differ ence in the quality of the uniform.
 Chairman David l.. Dunn of%the police commission and Officer Pat rick O'Mraa were pl esent to repre- sent the interests of the policemen. Chairman Dunn presented figures which showed that the uniform of a night patrolman costs S190.30, that of traffic officer costs $22l.30 and that of a motorcycle policeman costs S2S3.30. Chairman Dunn spoke of several plans, one of which would give the men the unexpended bal ance of the hundred dollar allow ance as a reward for keeping their uniform. in l condition. Anoth- CT plan mentioned by him was an amendment to the present ordnance
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
Buried Treasure and How to
 Recover It
By Dr. Walter E. Traprock

By pr. Walter E. Traprock,
 F. R. $. s. F. U.
 l read often of syndicates formed 10 locate the sunken hull of the S. S. "El Dopo," which sailed from Caracas to New York, carrying $2,- 00Q,000,0 ,000 in gold bars. The latest report places her off the Virginia Capes. l smile as l read for l have in my vault exact information as to her whereabouts.
 Without being too definite, I can say that the Caracas lies in 40 fathoms not far from the Equator. Raising a ship of her size (S,00O tons) would be impossible except by the method I have devised.
 The neighboring waters contain the largest sponge orchards in the world. Few people realize that q dry sponge can be compressed to one-twentieth it's saturation- bulk. For over a year have been con- pressing spongcs by hydraulic pres sure. We will soon have enough for the final step of our plan, that of sinking our sponges Gin waterproof bales) along the length of both sides of the ship. When the cover ings are ripped off, by a simple draW-spring arrangement, expansion will raise the hull to the surface. Nothing can resist natures law. We shall get the gold and salvage the ship as well.
 A few shares of Traprock Treas ure-trove Corporation stock are still available at the original par (25 cents) Address me, care of the Fun Shop, and get aboard at seabottom level.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
FEW MORE VOTERS
 IN 1924 ELECTION
Connecticut Shows 1.5 Per Cent
 Improvement

Connecticut's increase of voters who voted in the last presidential election was 1.5 per cent over the number who voted in 1920.
 The percentage of votes cast in this state was 5S per cent in 1920, and 5S.9 in 1924, according to the compilation of Golfers Weekly. The increased percentage is not the diff ference between the percntag of 1920 and 1924, but Is basd upon the per- centage of increase of voters.
 There were 679.749 eligible voters in the state in 1924, of whom 4O1,- 0S3 cast votes.
 Wyoming led all states In an in- crease of voters voting, making a proportional gain of S7.7 per cent. The percentage of Wyoming in 1920 was 51.4 in 1920. and was 70.S in 1924. Wyoming won the citizenship trophy offered by the magazine.
 The next state Was Mississippi, with a proportional increase of 36.1 per cent; then Texas with 27: Cali fornia with 26.1; Rhode Island, with 2Sr4: and New Jersey with liz. New York was 18th, with "A per cent.
 Connecticut was 25th in the list of states having increases. Twenty states had decreases, headed by Flor ida, with decrease of 35.S per cent.
 A table indicating details of in- creases and decreases was compiled by the National Association of Man ufacturers. It showed that the aver age increase throughout the nation as a whole was only Az per cent, which is considered disappointing in view of the bring out the vote" propaganda which accompanied the campaign.
New Britain herald., 1925-01-27
ASSESSORS ARE RIGHT
 ABOUT TAXATION

Taxing of musical instruments, jeWelry, etc., received a carping re- port at the hands of various asses sors throughout the state, as is in- dicated in the biennial report of the state tax commissioner.
 These assessors know that the taxing of such embellishments to home life is about the most unpopu- lar phase of their activities, and is productive of more irritation and discontent than any other species of taxation.
 The reports of these assessors summarized, is about as follows: Diamonds, watches, iewclry. furni- ture musical instruments including photographs cash on hand or on deposit, should not be taxed at all, unws there is some way of round- ing up the owners without offending them. The assessors report that the man who owns a small home and little visible property is taxed on all he has but property represented in other belongings can easily fail Of taxation.
 Taxation Of personal property in homes has long been considered a nuisance and has been provocative Of harsh claims about the law. It is doubtful if much Of it $ actually taxed; if all of it were actually taxed. as the law would make pos sibc. tho ciamor would drive poll t.ciaus to distraction,
 II is only the instance Of another law that is observed in the breach.
 The law should be changed 10 con form with modern ideas of equitable taxation,