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New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

theater in a little 1S,000 population city. Hoffman was laughed at by his rivals and warned by his friends. The idea was absurd! The man was crazy! But young Hoffman looked ahead. He figured that if he built new and modern house, made 1t attractive-more attractive than his competitors and then gave the best l pictures and shows he not only would get the patronage of the city but also would draw from surround | ing towns and villages and even from New Haven itself How well he figured now Is history The house was a success.
 But Hoffman was not satisfied. | Like Alexander, he wanted new worlds to conquer so he turned wist-
 ful eyes toward Hartford. He &C., uuired the Princess theater and
 made a success of 1t and then he made his master stroke and acquired l the old opera house which was the site Of the present Hartford Strand. | His effort there Is an epic of hard
 work and pushing. Tn five weeks | time he had entirely remodelled that | old shell of theater into the mod
 ern Hartford Strand which. until the building of the nationally known
 Metropolitan in Boston. stood out as
 the finest motion picture house in | New England
 | From then on he increased his | holdings. built new theaters here and
 there and bought old ones as well. until today he has a chain Of 16 theaters all over the state. Mir | Hoffman is associated with the Con-
 taras Brothers and Perakos in the
 New Palace. the Scenic. the Capitol
 and the Strand here: and among his others are included the Strand and | Princess in Hartford. the Strand in | Waterbury. the Fremont and Capitol | in Ansonia. the Sterling in Derby the Gem in Willimartic. the State ard Circle in South Manchester and
 the Alhambra and Palace in Tor rington.
 An idea of how Mir. Hoffman is viewed in the movie world may be gleamed from the following editorial published in the November 4 issue of The Film Reporter"
 A Tribute to Square Dealing
 'If there are any Doubtful Thomases who are adverse to be- lieving that honesty and square deal ing does not at all times pay allow
 us to direct your attention to the
 progress and success attained by ].
 J. Hoffman, under such a banner and policy of doing business. After
 reading his brief history we feel con- l fident that those who know him will
 like him that much more; while l those who have never dealt with
 him or met him will. by sheer ad-
 miration know him and like him!
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
CONTINUOUS SHOWS ON
 SATURDAYS

Only on Saturdays and holidays will the vaudeville programs at the Strand will be presented three umes' On these days the performances will be continuous from 1:SO until l0:S0.
 Matinee prices will prevail on Saturdays until 3:30 o'clock. Tho Stdan orchestra will accom- pany the vaudeville and photoplays at each of the three performances on Saturdays and holidays.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

Wagner comes here after having established an envia ble reputation for himself as a musician and or- chestrial director in various largo cities. His instrument is the violin and from all accounts New Britain will soon be talking of this young mans talents. AS a violin virtuoso. Wagner attracted considerable att tention as youngster when he was sent an a tour of the concert stage as boy prodigy on the violin. After a period on the concert stage. vaudeville won him over where he appeared as violinist in a noted musical act. Giving up the vaude- vile stage after his marriage. Wag- Ter established himself as a theater orchestra leader and violinist in New York city and he has since made this his life work.
 The Strand orchestra will be made up of ten musicians. The ut- most care was taken by the manage ment to select the very finest mus- ical talent available in organizing its orchestra. Wagner has been in New Britain during the past few days rehearsing his musicians and is elated over the results he ha. ob- tained thus far.
 Wagner possesses that rare quail. fication for the combination vaude- vile and photoplay director. His knowledge of accompanying vaude- vile acts which is an important fac- tor in serving to theater patrons vaudeville under the best conditions. is great. He is one of the few men who can direct, for instance. a dif- ficult dancing turn. without re- hearsal when circumstances neces~ sitate it. In addition to his quali- fications as a vaudeville leader, he is the thorough musician required in the proper accompanying of tho photoplay.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10

effective. A patron of the teacher purchases his ticket and if his car is not parked in some convenient place he simply advises the cashier that he wants to park his car. The cashier then provides him with a receipt slip with his ticket and this receipt. handed to the attendant at the parking grounds. entities him To free space. The hard and fast rule will be mo receipt. no parking"
 Also, patron may drive into the parking place where the attendant will give him a ticket. On present. ing this ticket when he purchases his admission ticket, the cashier will stamp it receipted. Presentation of this receipt will release the car from the parking place.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
ORCHESTRA LEADER
 FROM NEW YORK
Hons Wagner, VioiniSt, Will Be
 Conductor at Strand

The Strand management in selec- ting Hans Wagner as director of it's orchestra brings to New Britain that will give to it's theater goers . brand of music that will vie with that dispensed by the very best or- chestras of It's size in any Of the large metropolitan citieis.
New Britain herald., 1926-11-10
LoGE CHAIRS COMFORTABLE

The loge chairs which will be re- served at each performance arc the most comfortable seats manu- factured by the American Seating company, for theater purposes. There are all told 125 loge seats The entrance to the loges Is from the balcony.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

1.-THE VOLGA BOATNIAN"

Half nude. tnsulted. degraded, on q table before a score of half drunk soldiers. she was forced to dance. Her lover, ignorant of her identity permitted the spectacle to continue. This is but one of the sensational incidents in "The Nolga Boatman," the Cecil De Mile pro- duction woven around the Russian revolution, that now is showing at the Lyceum. This picture. still showing in New York at $2 prices, will be st the Lyceum through Wednesday and at the ordinary price. Tn addition. there Is another feature photoplay starring Harold Lloyd in Among Those Present"
 Among Those Present" is a highly laughable farce comedy in which Lloyd masquerades as an English titled nobleman when in reality he is but a coat room clerk. His real-life wife. Mildred Davis. plays opposite him in this picture.
 For the last of the week the Ly- ceum is offering Rocking Moon," a tale of love in Alaska. and The Cave Man" This last named fea- lures Matt Moore and Marie Pre- vost and is a satire on high society.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
1.-THE BLIND GODDESS"

A picture of tense drama, grip ping power and emotional depth was disclosed last night at the Cap itol thcater, when the photoplay, "The Blind Goddess" made its To- cal bow, and will be repeated today, Tuesday and Wednesday. This is Paramounts celIuloid version Of Arthur Trains famous novel which has been much discussed of late. The plot. as it unfoIds upon the scraen, concerns the romance Of a young prosecuting attorney and the daughter of a powerful New York political boss. When the politician is found murdered, and the police arrest the woman last seen with him, the lawyer-lover finds himself torn 'twiXt love and duty. His fan see demands that he prosecute the murderer Of her father; his high ideals of duty urge him 10 resign his position and defend the ac- cused woman of whose innocence he becomes convinced. He decides upon the latter course.
 Another fine program Of vaude- vile will be offered with this pie lure featuring Barbior Simms, the movie stars in faction Camera"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
ON POLICE BLOTTER

A variety of complaints and re- ports came to the police over the weekend. Andrew Furlane of 2lS Oak street reported the theft of tire, rim, slip cover and bracket from his automobile, which was parked on Lake street.
 John Hubert of Landers, Frary & Clark complained that boys in the Old Burritt school yard have broken windows in the factory on East Main street.
 John Boyniewicz of 137 Fremont street reported the theft of plants from a flower box in his yard.
 I. WeXler of q Hart street report cd the theft of two eight pound hammers from a shanty at the cor ner of Arch and Walnut street.
 Four chickens were stolen from a coop owned by John Lorenius of 1902 Stanley street.
 Frank Charamut of 139 Washing ton street. aged 1 3, complained that a dog owned hy storekeeper at 9e Commercial street bit him as he was riding a bicycle through the street
 Ricco Biella of Clayton Road re- ported the theft of his bicycle from St Mary's field.
 James Green of t2S Dwight street reported that as he was driving through Cottage place the wind shield was broken with stone.
 Jennie I.acourse of a4 Franklin square reported the theft ot a coat.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
LILLIAN GISH IN "ROMOLA"

Acclaimed as being the most beautiful picture yet produced. "Romola." the latest Lillian Gish production, was enthusiastically re- ceivcd at its premiere showing last night at the New Palace. "Romola" is film version of George EIliot's famous novel telling of the exciting life of the Florentines in the days of Savonarola.
 The picture is made In eleven reels and there is never dull mo- ment in 1t.
 AS an added attraction Harold Lloyd appears in one of his funni- est comedies, Never Weaken" ." that is making the country laugh all over again.
 Wednesday and Thursday brings Barbara La Marr in "The White Monkey" and Fred Thomson in Hands Across the Border"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
TABLES TURNED ON
 CALVARY TRUSTEES
Dr. StratOn'S AdherentS Would
 Gust His Attackers

New York, May 24 Rl-Four trus- tees of the Calvary Baptist church who resigned from his board re- gently in protest against the pub licity seeking hippodrome stunts" Of the pastor, Dr. John Roach Straton, that they be expelled from church membership.
 The board of trustees and the board of deacons yesterday passed unanimously a resolution providing for immediate steps to be taken to remove from the church rolls the names of w. A. Martin, R. D. Bus bee. A. B. Miller. and J. B. Miller for actions calculated 10 injure the church and destroy the influence of a minister of the gospel"
 Another resolution expressed con- fdence In Dr. Straton, who attended the Baptist convention in Washing ton today "as an outstanding con- servative, with the unwayering sup port of his congregation"
 The second resolution branded as false an allegation that the board of trustees had borrowed $3,O00 "a large proportion of which was used to pay Dr. Straton's salary. while he was making money and seeking personal publicity in Florida" Dr. Straton, 1t was explained, was unani- mously voted a leave to assume a winter pastorate at Palm Beach. and paid voluntarily out of his own pocket for filling the New York pull pit in his absence, He also gave 1,5O0 to the church before leaving
 One resolution said the congrega- ton demanded the resignations Of the four trustees months before they were offered
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
COMMISSIONERS JOKE
 RAISES JEWS ANGER
Ask Mayor Walker To Remove From Ofice Appointce Re-
 sponsible For Story

New York, May A 0Pl-The job Of Fire Commissioner John J. Dor man was at stake today because the Jewish veterans of the wars of the republic considered a joke he broad cast over the municipal radio "a foul and vicious aspersion upon the Jewish race"
 The organization passed a resolu- tion at a memorial service yester- day so characterizing the remarks, and sent telegram to Mayor James J. Walker demanding Commissioner Dorman's immediate dismissal
 Commissioner Doman's story, told at Holy Name breakfast attended by nearly 20 per cent of the citys firemen. was "Mr. Cohen who dis covered his two children playing with matches in front of the Cohen residence. Mir. Cohen thereupon became excited and cried: Vat dum-
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
COULD NOT EAT HARDLY ANYTHING WITHOUT A
 SEVERE STOMACH UPSET
Mir Amedee t74 E. Britain Tells How ERBJUS Him A C Digestion and Much
 tre ength

Sour acid stomachs with gas and bloat yield very quickly to ERBJUS. This remedy tones up the walls of the stomach and causes a flow of gastric juice. It starts up the liver and cleanses out the bowel. Re- moves all waste matter and then the upbuilding begins. Do not suffer with n sour acid stomach and gas and bloat. A single dose of ERBJUS will relieve it and if you keep on taking ERBJUS for short time you will get rid of the cause. It is well worth the effort and many people in New Britain have published their testimonials indorsing this medicine. Hunt around your neighborhood and you will find someone who has or is taking it.
 Mir. Cote says: q have suffered
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
KILLED WHILE AIDING
 FRIEND IN DRY RAID
Kentucky Victims Gun May Claim Life of Raiding Agent Now
 At Point of Death

Pikeville, Ky, May 24 Pl-At- tempting to rescue a friend from posse of prohibition raiders, Butler Adams was killed yesterday in a restaurant at Marrowbone. near here, after he had wounded one of the officers.
 Lewis Casebolt, the wounded raider, has a bullet in his abdomen and may not recover. hospital au- thorities here said
 The eight members Of the posse brought three prisoners into the res taurant today, after a series Of raids near Marrowbone. one of them was Frank Phillips, Adams friend.
 According to spectators, Adams drew his pistol when one Of the
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
STILL HUNTING BODY
Faithful Followers of Aimee Sem- pie McPhcrSon Patrol 15 Miles of Beach Near Los Angeles.

Los Angeles May q P--Faitlful followers of Aimee Semple McPhcr- son. widely known pastor of Angelus Temple, paced more than Is miles of beach today, keeping a constant vigil for the body of their leader who disappeared nearly a week ago while swimming in the surf at Ocean Park.
 The patrol. made up Of members of tho congregation of the evangel- ist's church. was established yestcr- day with headquarters at Ocean Park and according to present plans inc vigil will be maintained for sev- eral days.
 Thousands Of persons thronged the entire length of the beach, wait ing for excitement. They found it in two or three instances at Man haitian Reach.
 On the Venice pier several hun dred of Mrs. McPherson's followers. enrared by the display of a life size wax figure of heir leader. stormed a concession, and threatened 10 wreck the establishment and to do bodily harm to the Concessionaire Police interfered.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

mers. Don't play with those matches on the sidewalk. Come into the house."
 All business of the veterans meeting including addresses de- nouncing religious intolerance and bigotry, was postponed for adop- ton of the resolution. Morris J. Mendelsohn. commander of the vet erans said the story twas no joke" Particularly when uttered by pub lie official.
 He said 1t was serious asper- sion on the Jews by a servant of the city, whose pay we Jews con- tribute to, and over the municipal radio, which is also paid for and supported by taxes from Jewish citizens"
 1 Colonel Morris Simmons, last com-
 mander of the veterans and for merly commissioner of the board of assessors declared he hung his head in shame Of the utteranCes of the commissioner"
 The resolution and an explanatory note was telegraphed to the mayor when q committee of two appointed 10 deliver them declined to serve.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
One Dead. Two Hurt,
 As Plane Crashes

Chicgo, May 24 (Ps-One passen- ger was killed and another and the pilot were seriously injured when the airplane which Pilot Campbell was attempting to land after break in the controls was wrecked last night near Hobart, Ind, ten miles Of Gary. The plane has been maneuvered to within fifty feet of the ground.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

for many years with stomach trou- ble. My stomach would get sour and then I would bloat and get pains around my heart. This trou- ble seemed to affect my entire sys- tenn. I had no ambition and felt tired all of the time. did not sleep well at nights and the least little thing that l would eat out of the ordinary would upset my stomach.
 I have now taken four bottles of ERBJUS with the most wonderful results. ERBJUS is sterling rem edy and I am glad and pleased to indorse 1t to my friends"
 ERBJUS is being introduced In New Britain at the Fair Drug Coun- ter by representative of the ERB- JUS Co.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

deputies refused to let him taks Phillips outside to talk to him. He shot Casebolt. and three prisoners and fifteen spectators ran from the room as pistols began to crack.
 Jack Justice, said to have been lettering outside the restaurant was arrested and charged with being an accomplice in the killing.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
Four Fatalities in
 Grade Crossing Crash

Fort Madison. Ia. May 24 LPl- Mrs. C. Stansbury, her baby daugh- ter and two small boys are dead and two other persons are in serious condition in a hospital here. follow ing a grade crossing accident at Wescott. near here. yesterday. Their automobile was struck by passen- ger train.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
GREENE-LE BOEUF
Frederick William Greene And Miss Alice LeBocuf Take Out Marriage License In New York.
Especial to The Herald.)

New York, May 24 - Frederick William Greene, 30, real estate man formerly of New Britain, Conn. and Miss Alice LeBoeuf, 27, a school teacher of No. 547 Riverside Drive, Manhattan, obtained a license here last Saturday to be married June 18th in this city. Mir. Greene was born in New Britain, the son of Richard and Mary Greene, his par ents having been natives of Hart ford,
 Miss LeBoeuf was born in St. Regis Falls, N. T., the daughter of Fred and Atale LeBoeuf.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24
BOAT OFF
 FOR BUENOS AIRES
Start Made From New York; "A Days Is Scheduled Time

New York, May 24 - Bernardo Duggan. wealthy Argentine sports man, and two companions hoped off in q flying boat from Miller field on Staten Island at 7:04 a. m. east ern standard time today for Charles ton, South Carolina. on the first leg of a 6,100 mile flight to Buenos Aires.
 If Days Is Schedule
 If Senor Duggan and his com- panions cannot reach Charleston to- night in one hop, they plan to stop at Hampton Roads. Va. By flying only during daylight they expect to reach Buenos Aires in 14 days. Their tentative flight. outlined by the Argentine charge d'affairs in Wash ington, includes stops at Charleston or Hampton Roads; Miami. Havana, Guantanamo, Cape Haitien. Haiti. Martinique, Trinidad, Paramaribo, Para, Paranahyba, Pcrnumbucco. Bahia, Victoria, Rio De Janeiro, Porto Alegre, and Buenos Aires.
 Capt. Eduardo Olivero, one of Seuor Duggan's companions, is also an Argentinian, and was an ace in the Italian air service. The flight mechanician is Ernesto Campanelli of the Italian air service.
 The three made a test flight at Miller Field yesterday before Latin diplomats and army officers. The plane was christened the "Buenos Aires"
 Irish Immigrants Son
 Scnor Duggan is the son of an Irish immigrant who settled in Ar gentina when it was under Spanish rule. He once was champion auto mobile racer of Argentina. and turned 10 aviation after his closest friend was killed on q speedway. He l is 24 and is ranch owner. Capt. Olivero served with diStinc- 1 ton in the Italian air service dur ing the war. He was severely in jured several years ago in flying the first Jenny" airplane in Argentina. Campanelli, the mechanician. was pilot of the plane used by Col. De | ! lllJiO III J4iS lil6lAI II Nlil ANOAiAN " Australia and Japan.
 Built In Italy
 ! The 450 horse power boat in which they hoped off today was built in Italy for Senor Duggan. IL was fitted with special bulkheads to insure riding out moderately heavy seas. It carries 25o gallons of gaso- 1 line, enough to fly TOO miles, and sustain flight for nine hours.
 Senor Duggan had letters for gov ernors of Virginia, South Carolina, Florida. Porto Rico, Martinique and Trinidad Secretary of State Manuel De Cespedes of Cuba. and the presi- dents of Haiti. Brazil and the Ar genuine. It win he the first air mail exchange between the Americas.
 Capt. Olivero said the flight was mot sponsored by the Argentine gov.
 ernment. but was being attempted
 purely for sport. The United State.
 government, however. has assured
 the Argentine government that thu
 aviators can count on help iron
 the army and navy air services il
 the United States and Cuba.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

William schreerer. 28 of Gary, Indiana, was killed.
 Hugh Campbell 2S. of Toledo, Ohio, was the pilot and Elmer John son. 16, of Hobart. the other passen- ger.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

The famed bazaars of Calcutta were compelled to close because Of riots.
New Britain herald., 1926-05-24

Yokohama has a new organiza- ton to boost the use of Japanese goods.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-06-30
Organization Drive
Is Demanded for the
Railroad Shop Crafts
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TO the first hearing on their case and
the men quit the conference.
Government conciliator StooIpigeon.
The five men are still discharged,
Fechner reports. T. H. Condor of the
Independent industrial union, the
American Federation Of Railroad
Workers, has been trying to assist
them. T. H. Collins, vice-president of
the Railway Carmen, affiliated with
the A. F. of L., has been at Billerica
for some time and is scheduling meet
ings for Lowell, near by.
Not a single 1922 striker has been
taken back by the New York, New
Haven and Hartford road, says Fech-
ner. THE strike was officially called
off about a year and half ago, but
the company has issued orders not to
take any of the old men back. At
the Chicago convention we will have
to consider whether we win wipe the
slate clean and take in the men who
took the jobs during our strike and
now have them. The Railway Car
mems convention already has gone on
record for such action"
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-06-30
3 Slovak Workers Are
Arrested for Selling
Their Paper at Hall

The Chicago local of the Interna-
tional Labor Defense reports the latest
case of police Interference with the
sale of working class literature.
On Sunday, three Slovak workers
were arrested for selling their labor
daily, Rovnost Ludu, at a meeting at
the Ashland Auditorium. When they
appeared in court Monday morning,
after having been released overnight
on $50 bail each, they asked for a jury
trial and their bail was promptly
raised to the ridiculous figure of $500
each, and not having this sum avail
able, they were sent into cells again.
The 1. L. d. attorney is working on
the case, endeavoring to get these
workers dismissed.