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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-17

fashioned and then drawn so
tight it seems carved in ebony.
One Of the owners OF Is
Eat So now doing well in New
York, is. strangely enough, Fan
ME Brice. Miss Brice. after see
ing the play out Of town q few
months ago. purchased 40 per
cent Of it@-just enough, 1t win be
seen, to give her q good deal Of
worry and no control. Miss Brice,
however, seems likely to reap a
profit on her investment.
sse As a national aid TO those
exhibitors of motion pictures
who will wish to emulate theN ex-
ample Of Harry M. CrandaII, own
er Of the CrandaH theaters, in
Washington and vicinity, flash
light photographs were taken Of
the AmericanizatioI School in
Visual instruction in the projec.
ton room of the metropolitan
Theaterl last Tuesday night. The
pictures were taken from such
an angle as to show clearly the
type of student enrolled and the
methods by which visual instruc-
ton is impaired from blackboards,
maps and the motion picture
screen.
Ada Lum, prfma donna
of Barney Gerard's new show at
the Gayety next week, is well
known to. patrons of Columbia
burlesque. She has "a charming
voice and personality. When Mr..
Gerard selected his cast for this
new show Miss Lum was one CT
the first chosen. She can sing
the popular songs as well as
standard and operate numbers.
Warnings PennsyIVaIi.
ans, the first syncopated modern
orchestra to appear in any Wash.
ingtorl motion picture theater, and
one Of the most popular organize
lions Of its kind that has ever
visited the Capital, will return to
Crandalls Metropolitan Theater.
the house OF their local debut, for
a brief engagement beginning n
week from tomorrow.
Bailey #. Alart has de.
veloped into a prolific composer
lately and is to play another OF
his compositions next week AZ the
Riatlo, which Is being used as the
love theme of the feature nicture
starring Pauline Frederick 'sSmold-
die
Anna May Wong, the little
occidental screen beauty, whose
Chinese relatives expected to see
ner pine away and die from
being photographed too often, Is
little 'arf-naked Mongol slave
girl in Douglas Fairbanks "Thief
OF Bagdad" which opens at /.
Loew's Columbia Sunday after
noon. Her name means two
yellow willows" in Chinese and
she came near quitting Doug
entirely when his press-agent got
things twisted and came out
with a story that the name
meant two yelling widows
The Gallagher and Sllean
show which has been touring
under the title ''In. Dutch" has
been called in to New York to
be amalgamated in the assem-.
bled Greenwich Village Follies"
which will tour to the Coast.
Plans have been laid to take
the show. around the world If
it appeals to native observers.
Final plans for the decor.
alton of the new de luxe dance
resort to be opened by Meyer
Davis in the Earle Theater
building, will be. gone over at q
conference Sunday between Mrs.
Meyer Davis, Charles Hunter
Rettus, architect of the Earle,
and William Lawrence Bottom
ley, famous cafe decorator. Mrs
Davis has come down from
Philadelphia especially Tor the
conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-17

Sc much that no one can teach
you anything more. Time alone
will safeguard your development,
while the concert stage will be
your school and the public will
be your sole master"
In the fall of 1920, de Kerek-
jarto came to America, the date
of his debut falling by chance on
the night of the Harding election.
Next mornings papers We're full
of his extraordinarily triumphant
reception: "All the enthusiasm
last evening wasn't the result of
the election" said one. I'm Car
negie Hall wild hullabaloo flared
up when Duel de Kerekjarto pro.
Vided such marvels of fiddling
technique as have been afforded
by no newcomer since the memo
rable Heifetz debut"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-17

'ElI4E manager Of the film, Greed. !" and the
i manager Of "The Ten Commandments met
in New York and hostilities opened. Greed:
Sweet Hone'" Commandments: Sure I do.
Francis Scott Key Greed: you're right"
Commandments: You're 50 wise, tell me
what the first commandment is" Greed:
"Now I lay me down to sleep" Command
ments: Il didn't think you knew"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-17

A CLOAK and suit dealer who had played
"A "AngeI" to several show failures, was
slightly jubliant at reports from his newest pro-
duction tried up state in New York.
"Our deficit last week." he said to another
Perlmutter, twas only $780,"
"Is that considered good" rejoined his team
mate, shipping the buttons from plush waist
coat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-01-17

"The Street Singer" is now
being made with Lila Lee. Gareth
Hughes and Dolores Cassinelli in
the leading roles. Lila is In the
title role. Wilfrid Noy, who d.
rected 1.-THE Lost Chord" i'm which
Alice Lake Is starred, is welding
the megaphOnO for this prOduc-
ton.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Brings Suit to Get
 Oil Heater Removed

Stanley T, Goss has brought suit for S?.o00 against the Citizens Coal Co. claiming an oil heating plant installed in his home by that com- pany not only has failed to live up 10 its guarantee. but has caused property damage and need for eX- rensive repairing al his home. John IT. Buck of Hartford is counsel for tho plaintiff and papers were served today by Deputy Sheriff Matthew Papciak. The action is returnable in superior court on the first Tuesday in June.
 The hca1tng pant and 1000 gallon tank was installed last Sep ,cmbcr at a cost Of $50, After several months use 1t was found that poor heat was given, Mr. Goss says. and the furnace had been damaged 10 such an extent as to re- quire repairing costing IS6.25, walls were damaged to the extent
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
To Study Higher Music
 At School in Hartford

John J. Crran. organist at St. Mary's church, this city, will com monce on June 1. thrcc-yrar course in higher music at the Julius fIartt School Of Music in Hartford. NIT, Crean Is one Of the best known musicians in the city
 He studied for a long number of years under Professor Frederick F.. Harmon, former orcanist al st.. Mary's church. and attained a high degree of proficiency at the piano that has made him one of the fore most pianists in tho city, Tn has had the ambition 10 further himself in inc work and for that reason has decided to enter the Hartford insti- ute to gain higher knowledge of technique, teaching and expression.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
WOUNDED IN HALLWAY;
 REFUSES TO EXPLAIN
Broken Bottle Or Knife Cut Mercy, Police Don't Know
 Which

While carrying q bottle of liquor on his hip pocket, Garfield J, Mercy of 90 Arch street, fell, md the bot tie breaking, received a gash one inch deep and three and ono-half inches long. The cause and manner of his falling remain a mystery as all he will say to the police regard Ing the circumstances is "I Rm no squealer." Mercy is at the New Britain General hospital where the wound is being treated.
 Patroman David Doty, inycstigat- ing a complaint. found Mercy on tho floor of the hallway in the building at JO5 Main street, in which the of fec of nr. A. J. Sayard Is located. Discovering the wounds on tho mans back. Doty notified police headquarters and the man was taken 10 the New Britain General hospl- tal Sergeant Michael ]. Flynn then took up an investigation of the af- fair.
 nv NbhllAl lpDh'' ba 'llNbsll It. had been caused by knife or some other sharp instrument, but Mercy refused to give any information con- corning 1t, except to say that he had gone to tho Main street building in search of Dr. Savard. In his talk with the sergeant, the victim mem toned fight over a woman. but when pressed for more information, he refused to talk.
 Sergt. Patrick J. O'Mara took up the investigation this morning and after considerable questioning. Mercy said that he had q bottle of liquor in his pocket and he tell On it. Broken glass in the mans pocket and that fact that the inside of the pocket Was cut lead the police to believe the story, but they are not entirely satisfied that there were not suspicious circumstances surround ing the falling.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
.INDUSTRIALS ARE
 IN MORE DEMAND
Oil Issues Also Popular on New
 York Exchange

New York, May ?1.--(AP)-~un- der the influence Of favorable trade reports, buying Of representative in- dustrial shares expanded at the opening of today's stock market, lifting prices substantially higher. Limitations of further advances in crude oil prices and reports of de- creasing gasoline stocks stimulated the oil issues. Sears Roebuck and May Department Stores, with initial gains of over two points, led an ad- vance In merchandising stocks.
 Stccl, public utility and merchan- dlsinG shares attracted the bulk Of the carly buying orders. Indications of general improvement in the in- dustry laid the basis for an ad- vance in L, g. Steel Of 120 within tho first half hour, with Bethlehem, Ludlum and Gulf States steel join ing in the upswing. Detroit Edison, Utah Securities and Virginia Rail- way & Power set the pace for the public utilities, early gains ranging from ono 10 almost four points. Dis appointment over the declaration of the regular Frisco common dividend was reflected in break of moro than point in the stock, which had a restraining influence on other south crn and southwestern rail shares. DuPont opened more than three points lower. Foreign exchanges were steady at the opening, with de- nand sterling holding around s4S6.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
ONE "WHJFT"' ENOUGH

New Haven. May 21.--NP)-- --One lone whift Of whiskey is enough to bring conviction on dry violation charges, Judge Edwin $. Thomas virtually ruled here today. Tn deny ing a motion 10 quash federal in dictmcnt against John Yurczyk, of this city, Judge Thomas said:
 "Tt is alleged that tho officers saw glasses on bar, that by sense of smell liquor had been in the glasses that by the sense of sight several men were in fact at the bar"
 This he ruled was the sum and substance of conditions found by Chief John A. Morse, chief of the local dry force and his men when they raided Yurc5yk's place on Jan- uary 6,
 Judge Thomas added that any req sonable person would conclude that under such conditions liquor was be- ing dispensed.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
IS BADLY BURNED
PasSaiC Woman Rescued When Bed in Her Home is TOund to Be AblazC--Sistcr In Hospital.

Passaic, N. J., May 21.--(AP)- Mrs. Carlo Denglor is in the hospi- tal suffering from burns and her sister, Hiida Freundorfor, 23. is there under treatment for nervous disorder as the result of fire in the ncnglcr homo at midnight whom Mrs. DenElcr was rescued from hnr blazing bed. Three children were led to safety in their night clothes by Mrs, Eugene Dcnglcr, their grandmother.
 Early reports that tho moth"r had attempted to destroy herself and children hy fire were denied hy Dr. Dengler, director of chemistry in a Dye Works plant, who said the re- ports started from Miss Freundorfcr, who he said suffered hallucinations that attempts were being made 10 poison her.
 He said she was in the hospital three weeks ago for treatment Of nervous disorders. Dr. Dcnglor as- serted that his wife was in the habit Of leaving a lighted candle near her bed. and that this set fire to the clothing. The damage was small. Mrs. Lillian Tucker, who said one of the children ran from the house as sho was passing, and a neighbor, aided in rescuing the members of the family.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
SAYS HE'S WITNESS
Edward +. TOwncs Tcstifies That He Saw Wilson Shoot Rcdd in Stamford.

Bridgeport May g1 (APl--Ed- ward l.. Townes made allegations before a jury and Judge Edwin Dickenson in criminal superior court this morning to tho effect that he was an eyewitness Of the killing of Henry Redd in Stamford on last Thanksgiving Day. He accused Carl Wilson, on trial for murder in the second. degree, of having fired the fatal shots. ToWncs has been con iInod in a jail for several months as nterial witness. He has been working there and win be paid wages by the state.
 ToWnes testified that following a quarrel in q poolroom on Canal street, Stamford, he saw Elijah Wright, also in custody as q mate rial witness flee down Canal street pursued by Redd. Wilson, he said, was in the rear and the chase was brought to tragic close when Rcdd dropped dying of bullet wounds.
 It was admitted by To%ncS that he was carrying a knife at the time of the shooting which he threw away as soon as he saw policemen coming but he denied he was armed with revolver.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Central Bus Corporation
 Man Issues a Denial

Bridgeport, May 9l.-tAP)-pe- nal was made in superior court be fore Judge Arthur F. EIOs today by Joseph II. Coleman, cG2S North ave nuo, former president and general manager of the Central Eus Corp.. that extra shares Of stock In the corporation were Arbitrarily" issued to hims' f and two other officers with a view Of obtaining control Of the company.
 Judge Clarence F. Hall, Attorney John r. l.. Hubbard and Jacob E. Massoth, minority stockholders, have applied for roccivcrship 10 assume management of tho corpora tion. They claim mismanagement and irregularities in issuance of stock.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
Former Governor and Mrs. Temple ton Send Out Notice of Their Daughters BCtrothal

Waterbury, May 2l CAr)-- Cor mcr Governor Charles A. Tcmplcton and Mrs. Templcton announce the engagement Of their daughter Miss Nancy Medora Templcton, to Rob ert Lewis Munger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray E, Munger of Randolph avenue, Waterbury. Thc announce mcnt was made at luncheon Miss Templeton's sister, Mrs. Sherman H. Perry gave at tie Waterbury Country club today for Miss Ger trude Whittemore. daughter Of Mir. and Mrs. Harris Whitomorn of Naugatuck. Miss Tcmpleton is a graduate of Saint Margarct's school and attended tho Earcum school in Bryn Mawr prior 10 entering Smith college from which institution she will he graduated next month. Mir. Munger was a member of the class Of 1923 at Sheffield scientific school. No date has been sci for the we'd ding.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
SENT TO PRISON

MiddIetown, May 2l.-tAP)-One man was sentenced to from one to two wars in states prison and two others to 15 months in the county ,aH by Judgc J, w. Banks in super for court here today on charges of stealing chickens Each man was convicted on five counts. They arc alleged to have been members Of a gang operating throughout the state. two others of which are awaiting trial at New Haven.
 George Fisher, 24, of Deep River, was the ono sent 10 states prison. Tho other two arc Harry Trowrridge a2, Deep River and Frank Clark, A, East ITaddanh
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
C.L.U. AND MAYOR
 PROBE QUINN CASE:
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which Mir. Warren says, is also the suggestion of Mayor Paonessa.
 President Warren told Of various communications that had passed be- tween the c, l.. |. and the mayors office leading up to the decision to investigate, and added that the labor unions arc not making an unquai- fled claim that there was discrimi- nation against Quinn, but did find some evidence supporting such an impression.
 Quinn Insists on Discrimination
 John r. Quinn, the principal in the case. claims ho can Drove to any person who will accept an unbiased report of the matter that he was dis cripinated against by the board of public works and because of his la bor affiiation. He found he was not 10 be hired some time before 1t was time 10 start operations, he says, and his visit to the office was only to check up the reports. Quinn told Of a number of alleged con nicting statements attributed to off cials of the department, all of which were intended according 10 the ex- inspector az passing the buck"
 Mr. Quinn is nativo and life long resident of New Britain. He Is well known ir local and state la b0r circles and has for many years been an organizer for the union. He has also appeared at legislative hearings in the interests of bills in- tended to improve working condi- tions.
 Claims "BlackIiSt" in Factories
 Discussing the effect of his affilia- ton with unions today, he said;
 q have known for some time that was 'blacklistcd' in the factories, but couldn't believe the city of New Britain would do the same thing"
 Mr. Quinn stated openly that the manipnlations of the Manufacturers association of Connecticut, working through certain members or the board of public works, has resulted in his present status.
 Answering a cilaim said to have been made by Mayor Paonessa Tn one of his letters 10 the C. L. O' that the mayor is friendly with or ganizcd labor Quinn asked: How many labor union men do you find on his boards and commis- sions?'
 An effort 10 reach Mayor Pao- ncssa this afternoon after the (. L.. r. head had issued his statement was without avail and it IS not known who will represent the city in inc probe.
 James W. Manning, one of the c. L. |. representatives, is candidate and is also president of the Paint CTS Union. Mir, Montgomery is d member of the Bakers union and IS 1 cmployed in that business here. Mr. i Manning issued a statement this afternoon in which he declared he had accepted the appointment be- cause he felt it was his duty as pres idrnt of the Painters union and ifs 1 husiness agent 10 investigate any 1 claim Of discrimination. He has not i been advised Of any of the facts In ] inc case, he said, and would not at tempt 70 prejudge the investigators actions.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
60 TO COURT OVER MILK

Michael Starzyk o' this city has been named defendant in a suit for H,Soo brought hy Anton E. Franson ot SoUthington, The plaintiff all lcgcs that on April 1924, he, and 'hc defendant entered into a con- tract for the delivery of milk, and that since August 1N, 1924 tho dc- fendant has refused deliveries. At- torney Louis !. Gat'rman is acting for Fransrn. The writ is rcturna- hle in the court Of common pleas the first Tuesday Of June. Service was made hy Constable Fred Winklo.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Maine Woman Shot,
 Now in Dying Condition

Winthrop, Me. May 21.--(AP)-- Mrs. Emma M. Towns who was shot in the neck and right arm hy d man who abducted her niece, Miss Aida lTeyward from their cottage at Lake Maranacook early yesterday, was unconscious today and physicians at the Winthrop Community hos- pital said she was dying. Chief Fred C. Sanborn of the state highway police was at her bedside hoping 10 obtain a statement should she re- cover consciousness.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Funerals
Mrs. Justina Swanson

The funeral of Mrs. g Justina Swanson was held at o'clock this afternoon at the home, 31 Osgood avenue, and at 2:30 o'clock at the First Lutheran church. Rev. Dr.. Abel A. AhIquist officiated and burial was in Tairview cemetery.
 The bearers were Peter Peterson, Edward Johnson, Charles Anderson. Sven Swcnson, Nicholas Sundgrcn and John Swanson. The flower bearers were Lars Sundgren, Albert Solomonson, Oscar Srenson. Lars Johnson and Rudolph Johnson.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
CITY COURT JrDGMENTs

Judgments have been awarded as follows by Judge William (. llungcrforl Of the city court: For the plaintiff, hy default. 10 rccoy or damages Of s544.25 in the action Of Joseph A. AzukaS against William Slater. T. F, McDonough represent cd the plaintiff. For the plaintiff, by default. in the action Of Harry C. Luff against William Slater, in the amount Of s1is.12 and costs of $2729. T. F. McDonough rep-escnt- ed the plaintiff.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Taxpayers to Have
 Music for Their Money

The committee on printing and supplies has voted to install a cash register in the office of City Clerk Alfred L. Thompson and hereafter al revenues will be recorded in the register. The machine 10 be pur- chased will provide means where by the amounts received for every fund handled in the town clerks office may he made known at any time. and the amounts taken in by each clerk will also be recorded,
 At present, an unlocked drawer in a roll top desk is used as a essn drawer and large sums of moncy are placed their daily.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
AIR THEIR TROUBLES ..
Mr. and Mrs. Towne, Wife Being Former Beauty Prize Winner, fin Divorce Court.

Bridgeport, May 2t. tAPl--Dor- othy c, Ravin. one time winner of 0 beauty contest and now the wife of Joseph Meredith Towne. grandson of Henry B. Towne multi.million- alre and founder of the Yale and Towne Co. of Stamford. with whom ahe eloped to Toledo, O., where tho couple were married. are now air ing thoi rdomestic difficulties in su- peror court here.
 Mrs. Towne appeared before Judge F. Els today and petitloned for decree of divorce. She alleg- ed intoleruble cruelty. Judge Els reserved decision. The court was in- formed temporary alimony in the lump sum of s3,6O0 had been agreed upon.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
RUN OVER BY DADS CAR

New Haven, May 21.-(AP)--Carl Raymond Norberg. years old of ClintonNlle died at the Grace hos pital early this morning from ab- dominal injuries received last night. The child was playing around his fathers automobile which was park cd on a. slight grade in the yard when in some manner, the brakes were released and rear wheel passed over his body.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Suit Against Governor
 Of Mass. Is Discontinued

Boston, May 2l. - (AP) -- The $S0.ooO islander suit brought by Ed win T. Mcknight, former president of the state senate against Governor A1van r. Fuller was discontinued in the superior court today. After conference with Judge Heating. Me Knights counsel announced that the suit lad been dropped as a re- suit of Governor Fullers testimony NcsnrlaN.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Two Children Burned to
 Death, Grandmother Saved

Watcrtown, N. r., May 21.--(AP0 Two children. daughters of John Gamble of the town of Pinckney. Lewis county. were burned 10 death today when their farm homo was destroyed by fire. Their aged grand mother vas supposed 10 care for thom while other members Of the family were working in the fields.
 Farm hands rescued the aged woman. but were unable 10 reach the children who were in an upstairs room. The house was destroyed.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Foreign Exchange


 New York, May 2l.-FOrcign ex- changes irregular. quotations in cents: Great Britain: demand 495- 1l-1G; cables 4S6 1-1G. Go day bills on banks 4S1 7-1G. France; demand 515; cables 515l2. Italy: demand 4.o61.; cables 4.o7. Bc)gium. 5.oo. Germany 23.3o. Holland 4o.17, Nor way 1881. Sweden 2G.I2. Denmark 1881. Switzerland, l9,24. Spain 14.56, Greece l.7&, Poland 19- If. Czccho- -S}ovaka 2.aGI-S. JuEo- slayia 1.62' Anstria (schiIliug) 141-A Eumania .47'a. Argentina io.50. Brazil lo."5. Tokio 42. Shanghai 75. Montreal IoO.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
LICENSES SUSPENDED

The commissioner of motor ve- hiclcs has notified the local police of the suspension of the following op- orators licenses: Stanley Fisk of 173 Beach street, Lewis Wald of the Ho- tel Delaney M. o. Baker of 1S0 Black Rock avenue, and John Juchnicwicz Of lG0 Washington street. The licenses Of Raymond Anderson of 40 pcrshinG place and Joseph MelcchinsM of 90 West street have been returned.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
City Items

Mrs. Ida schwab of I0s Franklin street reported to the police this morning that the gas meter in her home had been broken open and robbed last night.
 Notice of foreclosure has been served by Ludwig Erickson on Anna T. Sage of plainvillo, for al- leged n-payment of q mortgage note of $ts50.
 Mrs. David Morrison Of Bclden street, who has been i'll at the Hart ford hospital. returned to her home yesterday.
 A son was born at the New Brit ain hospital today 10 Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Spooner of AS MiIIard street.
New Britain herald., 1925-05-21
Mexican Bandits Attack
 American Owned Ranch

Mexico City, May 21,-tAP) - A dispatch from saltillo today said bandits attacked the nearby Ameri- can-owncd SabaniIla ranch and kill pd the Mexican manager, Jose Perez. The dispatch says the Amer ican consulate protested. and the military authorities are sending troops to pursue the bandits.
 The bandits were said to be work ing under Dcmetrio Torres, a train robbcr who has been operating In the Saltilo region during the last year.