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New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
Death
Mrs. Ellen F, Francis

Mrs, Ellen E, Francis, S5, widow of Charles $, Francis, and q lifelong resident Of Newington, died this morning at the home of her son, Thomas A, Francis of that town, Mrs. Francis vas born in New Brit ain, the daughter of Ensign and Harriet Morgan Rovington She was one Of the oldest living members of the NeTinston Congregational church.
 She is survived hv two sons, Thomas A, Francls of Newington, with whom she made her home, and Charles s Francis of Danielson, The funeral will be held from the homo Monday afternoon at o'clock. Bur- ial will be in Newington cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
STAMFORD DOG IS
 SAVED BY SENTIMENT
Flag Eating Canine Is to Be Taken Care of Ky New
 Yorker

Stamford. Conn, Aug, S.-Mayor John F. Heating would like to have it widely and thoroughly understood the the stray dog recently caught in q cemetery here, where if had been playing with flags OH soldiers graves to the detriment of the flags Is now beyond his jurisdiction.
 Every mail brings dozens of let ters to the mayor protesting against the proposed execution of the ami nal, the writers being under the impression that the death sentence was passed because of it's maItreat- ment of the flag
 The fate designed for the dog was that which every unlicensed dog that is captured must suffer after cor tain period. As matter of fact, this dog escaped that fate and has heen adopted hy a New York man, It Is reported to he healthy and happy and not to miss its flags.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
THE RONn MARKET

New York, Aug, S--Bond prices moved within narrow limits in to- sday's early half holiday session, con- tinued demand for Chesapeake and Ohio convertible 5s carrying them to 107 3-S in transactions Of more than $2o0,000 In the first half hour. Nor folk and Western convertible 6s lost a point. Expectations of favorable reorganization plan for the Virginia Carolina Chemical company, to be announced during next week was reflected In the firmness of these is- sues, advances ranging from 1 to i IA points. Activity in foreign obligations again was led by Anton Jurgen 6s which added IA points 10 the 4 point jump yesterday. A sharp upturn in the company's com mon shares in Amsterdam is believed 10 he responsible for the rise as the bonds are convertible into com- mon stock at 150 per cent. U. $, government loans were quiet.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
Murder, Is Verdict in
 MiddIetOwn Baby Case

Middletown, Conn, Aug. B IR|- The identity of the baby girl. A hours old. found dead and wrapped in a newspaper in a swamp at South Farms by some boys on July B, was not cleared up in the finding of Cor oner Loundes II. Smith handed down today.
 The coroner calls it murder by parties unknown. The only clew the rolice have to work on has to do with the appearance of closed car, with three people in it seen near the spot where the baby was found. the day before the discovery was mad.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
WaH Street Briefs

Wall street hears the reorganiza- ton plans Of the Virginia Carolina Chemical Co. will be made public probably next Tuesday to be follow ed by the early discharge of the re. ceivers' Various bond holders and stock holders committees have agreed 10 the plan which Is expect ed to include elimination of the funded debt by exchange of these securities for stock Common stock of no par value will be given for the present common and preferred is. sues, Bankers are understood 10 be willing to accept common stock for the balance of the bank loan. The present stock issue, it Is said will be scaled down greatly under the plan.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
JurkOwski's Death Caused
 hy Ruptured Spleen

Medical Examiner Waterman Lyon announced last night after the autopsy on the death of Alex Jur- kowsh at the New Britain General hospital that death had been caused by a rupture of the spleen, which was probably caused by 8 fall, Frank Andrzyczyk of 14n Grove street. held under s1, ,O00 bonds for assault ing Jurkowski, will be put 10 plea on a charge of manslaughter when his case comes up next week for trial, Prosecutor Joseph c. Woods announced this morning. The man is alleged 10 have pushed the deceased from a veranda at his home We'd nesdsy noon during drunken squable.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
THOUSANDS FLOCK ID CAPITAL CITY
Many Curious to View Klan
 KonVention Parade

Washington, Aug. 2, R>-The national capital wes a mecca for Ku Elux Klansmen today as Pennsyl- tania avenue was roped off for a procession of robed and hooded hanks in which klan leaders believed 10000 of their number would march hlong the route from the capitol to the White House.
 Beginning in the early hours of khe day, special trains rolled in from widespread sections of the east to hdd thousands to the influx which set in yesterday Dusty motor cara tans brought in other hundreds from Tar and near to participate in the Demonstration which will contiue through tomorrow night.
 Klan headquarters, established in The New Willard hotel. was the focal point for all pre-parade activities, with an endless stream of new ar rivals seeking direction on the days events. Information booths estab- lished at Union Station, however .e- lieved some of the pressure there.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
HORSES SELL HIGH

Deauville. France, Aus, S F- Ralph Beaver Strassburger of Gwyn~ edd Valley, Pa. in paying 1So.0oo francs for a trapping chestnut colt at the opening sales of yearlinss here today. the highest price of the day had the distinction of opening what promises to be & season of the most spectacular prices ever paid in France for year-old horse flesh.
 Americans were on both ends of this deal. since the yearling which Mir. Strassburger purchased came from A. K. Macomber's breeding farm. which formerly belonged to the late William Al. Vanderbilt, ct Poissy,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

tender for Mickey Walkers world title. The Concord battler caught the attention of the fight public re- gently by knocking out Jimmy slat- tery, Buffalo middleweight. Schoell. however, has bested some of the leading weltcrs and is considered the Pacific coast champion.
 Shade-and Schoell have met twice. One bout went to Shade on a deci- sion, the other was draw.
 Jack Kearns. Walkers manager, has tentatively promised to match Walker with the winner of tonight's bout Shade has been made the favorite, with his wagerers giving slight odds.
 The preliminary bouts will begin at S;45.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
BERGIN-WEBS7ER
St. Marks Church Scene of Nuptial Vows of Philadelphia Man and New Britain Girl.

A pretty wedding was solennizcd at St, Marks Episcopal church this morning at 10:30 o'clock when Miss lone Webster. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Herbert Webster of 15 Blake court, became the bride of Thomas Lionel Bergin, son of Mir, and Mrs. Joseph Bergin of Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Samuel Sutciiffe, rector of St. Marks.
 Mrs. Maurice Besudcin. formerly Miss Pauline Russell, and Harold Covell acted as attendants at the wedding. Only the immediate fami- lies of the couple were present. Fol lowing the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Bergin left on a wedding trip 10 the Adirondacks. Upon their return they will reside in this city. where Mir. Bergin is employed at the Hart &; Cooley Mfg. Co.
 Mrs, Bergin attended the New Britain high school and Mir. Bergin Kent school this state, and Trinity college, Hartford.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
England Is Party to
 Tangier Neutrality

London, Aug. s Pl--The British government, it was learned today, has become party to the recent Franco-Spanish agreement relative to the neutrality and security of the international zone of TanEier. Great Britain, however, has not reCeded from the position it took in its note of early July 10 the Spanish gov ornment declining to send additional troops into the zone, as France and Spain had proposed some time pre- yiously that the Tangier police would be recruited locally with Tangier itself paying the costs.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
QUAKES IN CALIFORNIA
San Diego, Riverside and San Bern. artlino Counties Rocked But No Damage Is Reported.

San Diego Cal, Aug, $ Ps-A slight earthquake was felt at five points in San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino counties st ?:15 a. nl., today. The tremor extended over a 13o-mile line northeasterly from San Diego, the southern ex- tremity, to~San Bernardino.
 Towns along the line which re- rorted the shake were La Mesa, 10 miles east Of San Diego, and San Jacinto and Hemet in Riverside county. No damage was reported.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
MEATHER OUTLOOK

Washington, Aug, s Pl-Weather outlook for the week beginning Mon day:
 North and Middle Atlantic states: Mostly fair until Wednesday or Thursday when showers are prob ahle. Temperature near normal most of week.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
OLD VETERAN DIES

Hagorstown, Md, Aug. 8 tPl--Eeu- hen A. J. Hornshy, SD, one of the last survivors of the battle between the Merrimac and the Monitor in Hampton Roads in 1862, died of old age yesterday at his home in this city. He was wounded during the engagement and nearly drowned, and later taken prisoner,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
Edward kCW alCik

Edward KoValcik, siX-months-old son of Mir and Mrs. Henry Kokal- elk of 4o4 Beach street. died at his home this morning. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 7;15 o'clock in Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart ceme- terv.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
RETURNS FOR REPAIRS

Melbourne, Aug. S Pl-The [. s S. Chase. forced to return 10 Mel bourne for repairs, sailed today for New Zealand following the rest Of the United States fleet. The Chase carried with her eight straeglers who had missed their ships.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
Funerals
Peter Walena

The funeral of Peter Walena, nine ponths-old, son Of Mir. and Mrs. George Walena, was held this morn ing at 9;15 o'clock at the home, 256 Elm street, and in the Ukrainian church at a;S0, Rev. Dennis Kul- ratycky officiating Fr. Kulnatycky also conducted the services at the grave in the Ukrainian cemetery,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
and SChOelI Will
 Have Battle Tonight

San Francisco, Aug, s Pl-Dave shade of Concord, Cal, and Frankie Schoell Of Buffalo, welterweight boxers of national repute, will clash here tonight in a round decision bout in the hallpark.
 Shade at present is the chief con-
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

France and Spain signed a proto- rol dealing with the status Of Tan rier at Madrid on July 2l Previ- ously Great Britain had deprecated any action which might he inter- prcted as violating the neutrality Of the international zone.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
RTRRISH FIRE

A rubbish fire on the property at o56 Kensington avenue was put out early this morning by Engine Go. G, which answered a still alarm at .12:l5 o'clock. Chief William ]. Noble said that DO damage.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
Personals

The Misses Florence and Winnie Conrad are spending their vacations at Short Beach.
 James Corbin Of Curtiss street, who recently returned from Europe. has gone to Block Island for the week end,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

The first steamer of the Swiss navy was built 97 years ago by an American. Edward Church, who then was the United tSates consul in France,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

Steel scrap materials have been advanced 50 cents a ton in the Pittsburgh district, heavy melting steel now being quoted at S1a to $19.50 ton, This is about B a ton above the low price three months ago, A higher price is reported 10 have been paid by two mills which took about 20,000 tons.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
WOUNDED COP DIES
Is Second to nic in New York Fight Other Being Woman Jsed By Gunnen As Shield,


 New York, Aug. 5 tP-Detectiye Richard E. Henneberry died today of bullet wounds received Thursday night in a gun fight between police men and four guhmen, during which Mrs. Mary Connolly, mother of four children, was killed when she was used as human shield by one of the gunmen,
 The tragedy of the two deaths in the fight was heightened by the fact that Mrs. ConnelIy's youngest child vas only eight months old, while Detective Henneberrv vas engaged to be married the latter part of this month.
 Two of the Sunmen were captured. They had to be saved by the police from crowd of 1,5oo persons who threatened to lynch them. Two of the gunnnen escaped.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
CLEARING HOUSE STATtNTE\1

New Nork-ENchangos, 56E,n0n,- 0en: balances 7S.000,00n.
 RoSton - Exchanges, 6o.o6n, o00: balances. 25.00n,00N.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

L, s, Iron Pipe & Foundry IS re- ported to have been the successful bidder in keen competition for D. 900 tons of cast iron pipe for the Panama Canal zone, in which French manufacturers recently cut their bid s6 a ton after all previous bids had been thrown out.
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08

Net profit of the Indian Refining Co. for the first half of 1925 was S455,t35 against s1S2,S41 tp the same period of 1924, not including profit of $2,oS7672 derived from the sale of capital assets,
New Britain herald., 1925-08-08
LOCAL STOCKS
Insurance Stocks

Furnished by Putnam {, Co.)
The Washington times., 1925-12-10

The demand for seats for Pad.
erewski's benefit concert for the
American Legion Endowment
Fund, to be given at Polls On
Monday afternoon, December 81,
at 4:30 o'clock, is proving 80
extraordinary that Mrs. Wilson
Greene, who Is managing the
concert for American Legion If
ficiaIs, suggests that reservations
be made Immediately by those
desiring to hear the worlds
greatest pianist.
Mr.. Padefewski is understood
to be very DESTROYS of having +
understood that his appearance
In Washington in concert is az
his own suggestion, the famouc
Polish pianist having extended
his services to the President N
behalf of any cause the latter
might designate. The Preston.
in accepting Paderewski's Offer
designated the American Legion
Endowment Fund as the recipient
of the concert funds.
Seats for Mr.. Paderewski's ap-
pearance here on December 81
are now on sale at Mrs. Wilson
Greene's Concert Bureau, IN
Drops, Thirteenth and G streets
northwest.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
CASH PAID FOR
YOUR HOT
PUPPIES
Come on, you -dancers!

Come on, you dancers!
The Earle Theater next week,
beginning Monday. December II,
win conduct Charleston Contest
20 determine the champion Charles.
ton dancer of the District OF
Columbia. No entry fee Of any
kind will be assessed. but, on the
contrary, cash prizes will be
awarded nightly to the winning
couple as well as to solo dancers,
and. the champion will be guaran'
feed q weeks professional engage
ment at the Earle.
The contests on Monday, Tues.
day. wednesday and Thursday
.nishts win be for the purpose OF
determining winners TO partiei;
nate in the grand final en- Friday
night when the District champion
viii be determined. Cash prizes
win be awarded nightly through
thlirsday-$15 to the Winning
couple; SO to the winning feml-
nine solo dancer and SO to the
winning male solo dancer.
On Friday night, 500 in cash
prizes will be awarded $50 TO the
couple and $25 each to the win
ming feminine and male SOLO
dancers.
Children will not be allowed TO
compete. the minimum age limit
shavinr been set at sixteen years,
Those wishing to take part In the
contest should register ct the
boz office of the Earle Fheater.
: The numerous dancing schools
Al washington are cordially In
vited TO enter their best Charles
ton dancers, with the assurance
fhat their scholarship identity
viii not be lost or cbscpred All
contests will be held on the
fheater stage either during or
effer regular performances.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
OTHER S0R rs OR
ENTERTAINMENT
AHEAD

Featuring the first 5preseE1ta-
don of a new composition ny
Deems Taylor. Circus Day."
described as mine pictures from
memory of the American circus
and offering a. fascinating group
az melodies in his own, inimit-
able styfe, Paul Whiteman an9
his Concert Orchestra will make
their only appearance OF the see
son at the Washington Audito-
ri,lm SATURDAY. evening, lindt
the management Of Mrs. Wilson
Greene. This viii he the fourth
attraction in Mrs. Wilson Greene's
course OF Saturday evening con-
certs at the Auditorium, which
includes the performances there
on january is Of John McCor
mack and of Nine. Frieda Hem
pei In her Jenny Lind concert on
March 20.
Mr.. Whitman's program in
cludes Mississippi "a tone jour
new. Ferdio Grofe: Hymn 70 the
SUM- Rimsky-K orsakoff: Cap
rice Viennois,' 1reisIeF. Indian
Dawn" zarnbonik; "A Little Bit
o.. Jazz. Carpenter and d seriea
oe popular compositions with mod
ern scores, Then win come the
ssCircus Day" by Deems Taylor.
Seats for this and other con-
cerfs In the Saturday evening
course at the Auditorium are
now on sale at Mrs. Wilson
Creene,s Concert Bureau, In
Drops. 1900 G street northwest.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
Stock at Wardman

Announcement of the opening
of a season of stock at the Ward
man Park Hotel Theater by the
Thomas Herbert Stock Company,
OF New York, beginning Monday
evening, December IA, at 8:15,
was made yesterday.
The: first play to be offered
will be Scrambled Wives" a COM
edy In three acts, a Broadway
success, In which originally star
red Roland Young. The play is
by Adelaide Matthews. Scrambled
Wives depicts domestic melee
caused by jealous second wife
and divorce, who was num-
Der one.
Mr.. Herbert, who is an actor
manager, has gathered around
him for this production an ex-
cellent cast. For this coming
weeks production and subsequent
ones arrangements have been
made for the purchase of seats
in the downtown section Of the
city.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
Refugee Benefit

: A distinctive and characteristic
program Of. Russian ballet mum.
berS, fascinating advertisement
and ensemble folk dance and songs
will make up the Russian Ballet.
Concert Friday afternoon at 4:45
p. m. at Polls Theater, the per.
Torrance to be a benefit for Mrs.
Mark Bristols Russian Refugee
Fund, managed by the Washing
ton committee and presented un-
der the artistic direction Of Alex
1ander v. Gavrilov, Of the Opera
at Petrograd, and at Covent Gar
dent, London.
Three brief and colorful ballets,
Tschaikowsky's "Roguish Faun;'
sWeber's Spectre &c la Rose"
and Rosslni's "Toy Box" will be
features, with Strelskaya, pre-.
sMiere danseuse, Chabelska and
Oghinska and GavriloV as dane
ers; two charming groups of solo
The Washington times., 1925-12-10

numbers. by Madame Valentinova,
mezzo-soprano. and M. Protzenko,
tenor, and with Boris Lang, cele.
brated Russian pianist as an ex
ira added attraction. who will play
Rachmaninoff's "Polichinelle.
In addition. through the courtesy
OF Daniel Frohman,. Of the Ac-
tors Fund benefit an. artist from
the Russian Ballet will appear
for Mr.. Frbhman, and Jack Haz.
zard will appear on the Russian
Ballet pr0graTns appearing be-
tween tho numbers and acting as.
master Of ceremonies for bOtl
benefits. In further cooperation,
the curtain at the National The
ater Will ring down promptly at
$50 p. m. in order that the cur
tain at Poli'ss may ring up at
dsA6 n m s ~ sNs sis
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
&c EOerybod1s snes..=.=.@..::
THE GATE-POST
BIZ HarOId PHILIPPE;

Marx Brothers opened their show The Coconut
in Tuesday night and to the critics called
greatest The locale of the is in
Florida centeng wedy conducted hosiery wherein
with the painted mustache) and Harpo he
unoose gaggeries This is the greatest
development Sophie Tucker "Your they shine like
the pants of blue serge suit and roucho he next
will be piccoo solo which will omit and Harpo is
discovered tearing the guests mail and in countless other
rbadrs quaed this old when that quartet showed
here in "TH Say She Is
If you're New Working the holidays, this down
the list. It's q the Lyric Theater
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
Organist Tonight

Tonight at $40, Charles NJ
Courhoin. noted Belgian organist.
will give a recital at the Wash
ington Auditorium on new civic
MoIIer organ. He win play the
lovely Bach "Passacaglia," a
monumental work: an Aria of
Lott, the Third Chorale Of Cesar
F'ranck, and Alexander Rugsell's
Bells OF st. Anne de Beaupre,
for part one.
This second part OF the pro.
gram viii be the Schumann sketch
No. 3 for pedal organ, Debussy's
Afternoon of a Faun," Pietro
Yon's Primitive Organ" land
Saint.Saens "Marche HeroiQue."
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
And a Fellow
OF Infinite
Dash

Frank CrHmit, who plays
the role of Jimmie Smith,
Bible salesman and benefac.
tor of pretty girls in ''NO, No,
.Nanette," which comes to the
National Monday night, De-
cember IA, has an enormous
following.
Crumit is an ardent sports.
man, . Successful song writer,
an expert ukulele player, and
singer whose voice IS free,
quently heard on the phonO.
graph. Fifteen of his songs
have been published in 4 book
called "Strum II With Crumit. "
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
MUTUAL
FMOonIight Maids"

1.-THE Moonlight Maids" COM
pany is a burlesque institution.
The title has long been known
in this field of entertainment, but
each year the producers provide
a new book, new musical score.
and, except for the two leading
players, Anna Toehe and Billy
Hagen, new cast. Last season
the attraction broke all records
tor the Mutual circuit. Anna
Toebe has been termed the eff&r-
vescent comedienne. Her dane
ing has always been highly
praised. Billy Hagan imperson.
ates eccentric characters with
fine comedic effect while the sup!
porting company includes Myr-
tie Andrews, Ann Darling, Harry
Levine, Paul Ryan and Frank
Mckay. The Mutual offers ex-
ira features each night.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
PALACE
"A Woman of the World"

Pola Negri. Paramount's IA
nous emotional star, blossoms forth
as comedlenne In "A Woman
Of the World" at Loew's Palace
next week. The story is one OF
appealing and modern American
setting, based on a novel by Carl.
Won Vechten and directed by NAL
com ST. Clair The cast includes
Holmes Herbert. Charles Emmett
Mack, Blanche Mehaffey, Chester
Conklin and others. The picture
reveals Pola as European count
ess, who. disappointed in love
affair. visits America, is mistaken
by a jealous district attorney for
a woman. of loose morals. fac
cinates him and then, when he
demands that she be driven from
town, publicly horsewhips him.
A Christie comedy, my Sweetie,"
Pathe news, Topics Of the Day
and music are added features.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
RIALTO
east Lynne

seldom has such an all-star cast
been assembled in one motion pic
ture as William Fox gathered for
East Lynne, = which comes to the
RiaIto Sunday 1t includes such
prominent players as Edmund
Lowe and Alma Rubens as Sir
Archibald Carlyle and Lady Isa-
bel. respectively: Lon Tellegen as
Sir Francis Levison, Frank Kee-
man as Chief Justice Hare, and
Leslie Fenton as Richard Hare.
his son. Marjorie DaW, Lydia
Knott, Paul Panzer and Belle
Bennett are others. East Lynne
as a play, was written by Mrs.
Henry Wood in 1861, and 1t be-
came one of the greatest sue
oesses of the dramatic stage, be-
ing translated into every modern
language and played In nearly
every country on earth. Buddy
Fisher and his band of synco-
paters, great hit in Chicago and
New York. are added to the bill.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10
Midnight Matinee

Manager Ira ,. LaMotte. an
nounces, In response TO numerous
requests. that 4 special midnight
show VIII be staged at the Gayety
Theater. Friday night, December
IL. beginning promptly at IL
O'Clock. A complete show Of
Jack Reds White and Black
Revue will be given, exactly the
same as the regular sil6 perform
anee. Mr.. l.aMotte has invited
other theatrical artists to visit
the Gayety after their perform
ances Tor this midnight show.
The Washington times., 1925-12-10

y
Motion picture leaders demand
a showdown from Arrow Pic
lures Corporation as to whether
"Red" Grange was actually
given a check for 100000 for
his signature to contract
starring him in an athletic film.
Evidence of the check is asked
and a nationwide news service
which told first of the contract
has been asked to name COM
mittee if this fabulous wage
for one picture exists only in
press agents dream.
Meanwhile reports scurry in
that Mr.. Grange is showing the
direful effect of the gatherings.