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New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
INDIA PLANS ID SEND OUT TROOPS
Natives Ready for Emergency
 in China

London, Jan. 24 P)-India Is to have a share in the military prepa- rations to meet untoward develop- ments in China.
 In making known to the legisla- tive assembly at Delhi that the h. dian government had agreed to con- tribute contingent made up in part of natives, the yiceroy. Lord Irwin, emphasized as has been done by the government here, that reinforce ments are going to China merely as defensive measure"
 The viceroy did not divulge the strength or composition of the In dian units, and no hint has been given out in London. His remarks are considered as confirmation of a report that the Indian government had chartered two vessels to trans port troops to China and that con- tingent from the Allahaba district was soon to embark at Calcutta.
 Chinese nationalist troops. 1t is expected in official quarters, will enter Shanghai in about three weeks On the strength of this. the Daily Express and some other papers stress the apparently increasing gravity of the Chinese situation. The defeat suffered by General Sun Chuan-Fang. governor of Chekiang, at the hands of the Cantonese at Lanchi, about S5 miles southwest of Hangchow as reported recently with the severance of his communica- tions, is regarded as of sinister i'm port, indicating a possible rapid na- tionalist advance on Shanghai.
 Nevertheless official eyes for the moment are turned to Hankow. where anti--British agitation preci- pitated the present crisis A hope ful sign is seen in the fact that no news has been received from Han- kow in the past A hours to arouse new concern, and that business is to be resumed by British merchants. shippers and bankers. The negotia- tions between the British charge nt Hankow, Mir. O'Malley and the Can toneses foreign minister, Eugene Chen, are still proceeding but so far as can be learned they are in an in- definite stage.
 Still pointing out that the troops despatched to China in recent days would be used only in event of too aggressive action by the Chinese, the war department announces that a further four battalions of infantry and a thousand marines are under orders to start immediately for the Far East. Two regiments are ready at Malta for service in China if this becomes necessary.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
Man Glasses Trolley Car
 To Return POcketbOOk

Diogenes should have visited New Britain in his search for an honest man and then resigned. A woman living in the west end was stand ing at the corner of West Main and Curtis streets one day last week waiting for the trolley. Under her arm she carried her pocketbook. When the car came along she boarded it. her mind occupied with her errands in the business section. After the car had proceeded for more than a block it stopped and the conductor spoke to a man stand ing near the rear entrance. The car proceeded and the conductor walked up to his woman passenger and holding out her pockettook, asked Does this belong to you?" The woman then noted for the first time that her pocketbook was not under her arm. "A man saw you drop it when you got on the car and he has been chasing Us ever since" the conductor explained. The identity of the honest man was not ascertained but the woman asked the Herald today to express her ap- preciation of his act.
 29 REBELS KILLED
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
HOST AT SEA' AT RIALTO

Lowell Sherman who plays one of the principal roles in Lost at Sea" which heads double feature pro- gram at the Rialto theater today and tomorrow will never forget his work in this picture. It came near being his last work in anything. To- gether with Natalie Kingston an- other prominent player in the pie ture, he was clinging to spar. Heavily encountered with evening clothes, Sherman was clinging to the spar when log, which had broken away from raft, sideswiped the spar and sent Sherman sprawling. Upon coming to the surface Sher
 man bumped his head tremendous whack upon the same log and im- mediately sank from view. Two eN- pert swimmere were sent to his aid and they arrived none too soon as he was going down for the last time. Shermans says he breathed a sigh of relief when the picture was com pleted. Lost at Sea" is a thrilling drama of the storm tossed Atlantic. Others appearing in the cast are Jane Novak and Huntly Gordon. The second feature stars Pob
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
SORROWS OF SATAN.

The premier showing of a D. W. Griffith production is always an
 event. The first screening of his latest Paramount picture at the Cap litol theater last night was more Ethan an event. It was a phenome- Inon!
 Sorrows of Satan" Marie Corel- lis famous novel could not have been given a finer presentation. From the very first fade-in to the last fade out, the film spells Box Office" /" EThat-combined with the drama, pathos, spectacle and beauty which IS Griffith, and which only a Grif- filth is capable of giving - makes Sorrows of Satan" picture to be rem embered.
 On Thursday there will be an en- tire change of program which will bring two excellent features for the price of one. Laura La Plante will be offered in Her Big Night" de- lightly comedy of mistaken Identity in which Miss LaPlante plays the greatest dual role the screen has yet given. The other feature will pre- sent a thrilling melodrama with the Spanish American war as a back ground. Across the Pacific" with Monte Blue and an all star cast.
 Private lazy Murphy" begins next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
ESQ THIS IS PARIs"-LYCEUM

Lyceum patrons are being offered an exceptionally well balanced bill, containing great comedy drama full of g,iety. pretty girls and TO- nance; and a tense, exciting drama in which the climax comes as wife and sweetheart continue their fight for the life of an innocent man even as he is being prepared for his march to the electric chair. "So This is Paris" starring Monte Blue and Patsy Ruth Miller, is Warner Brothers production and one of the best and "The Man in the Shadow" with Myrtle Stedman. David Tor renee and Mary McAlister is the other attraction.
 50 This is Paris" is the amusing story of tangle into which young Parisian couple find themselves as the result of what seemed to be an innocent Irritation in brilliant Paris cafe A dancers wink at his bride aroused the young husband to anger but before he could swing into &C., ton the dancers wife has gazed at him dreamily. he had halted and then he himself was enmeshed in a daring Irritation.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
PARSONS. HARTFORD

The first screen story of Laurence Stallings noted newspaper man, nov
 elist and playwright has been book ed for an engagement at the Par
 sons theater starting tonight. with daily matinees. This is "The Big Parade" a -Goldwyn- Mayer production directed by King Vidor and starring John Gilbert. This un- usual photoplay will be presented here by a complete touring organiza- ton, including an orchestra of 20
 pieces.
 The plot of "The Big Parade"
 might be written in one sentence
 an American boy goes to France.
 Jim Apperson, son of a rich family,
 leaves for France without any heroic
 musings. Slim. a riveter. and Bull, a bartender. are in his company and
 they become buddies for the dura-
 tion of the big adventure. They go
 through their training in rural
 French village where Jim meets Me-
 lisande and immediately forgets about the girl he left at home.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

the best thing that Fields has done for the screen. This big salaried comedian of the stage-it will be re- called that he was present at the in- augural ceremonies of the Strand-is being hailed as the best comedian among screen actors.
 The management announced that its program for Thursday will in- clude Stage Madness" and a gala vaudeville program.
 Next Monday will mark the grand opening of the greater vaudeville season. For this occasion, the man. agement announces the appearance for a three days engagement of the famous Kelso Brothers and their Crazy Quilt Revue" including Billy DeLisle and Furtell's Lions with Americas youngest lion-tamer.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
MINISTER OUSTED FROM
 ZION CHURCH PULPIT
Rev. M. \. Green of PlainviIle Tem- porariIy in Charge in Rev.
 l., F, Alston's Place

Rev. M. N. Green of Plainville yesterday took charge temporarily of the Union A. NJ. E. Zion church in this city. filling the pastorate made vacant by the busting Of the former pastor. Rev. L. F. Alston, who has been relieved of his pas torate by the orders of Bishop W. L. Lee.
 Rev. L. F. Aston, although claim ing he had received no notification as late as Saturday night from the bishop, was notified by the trustees that he was relieved of his duties here He does not feel that the ac- ton carries with it expulsion from the ministry, but that the bishop will find him another parish. Since there are no vacancies in the New England conference, 1t Is not e1- pected he will get another berth until after the conference next June.
 Rev. Mr. Aston was charged with conduct unbecoming a minister and was found guilty and reprimanded after an all night hearing a week ago last Wednesday.
 It became known last evening for the first time that the minister had consulted Attorney Thomas F. Mo Donough with a view to bringing suit against the church for back salary due him, and also against H. w. Brewer. chairman of the board of trustees, for alleged opening of the pastors mall. MT. McDonough referred him to Attorney M. H. Camp, chairman of the board of white trustees having In charge the church property. MT. Camp told the minister to take his troubles to the bishop.
 MT. Aston remained in his apart ments on the second floor Of the church building yesterday and did not appear at the services. It Is understood his grievances have been adjusted with the trustees and he has dropped his intention of bring ing suit.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
THREE MILLION DOLLARS IS ALREADY
 SPENT ON AVON COLLEGE BUILDINGS

the hills of Hartford county. the college property has been divided into three sections - park, forest and farm. The sponsor Is planning to have the school possess New England farm atmosphere. with its traditions of individual initia- tive and habits of personal indus try.
 The educational program has been announced as primarily cul- tural and Is based upon the theory of individual instruction. Efforts to encourage students in work on tilling the soil will be made. The Pope quadrangle - named for Mrs. Riddles parents and 20 other buildings in medieval Eng fish style have been erected from plans drawn by Mrs. Riddle.
 Athletics will be confined to in- tramural sports" it is announced, since 1t is felt that interscholastic competition absorbs too much Of the students thoughts and time"
 Mrs. Riddles husband was for merly ambassador to Russia and Argentina. She was the architect for Roosevelt house in New York, a memorial to Theodore Roosevelt.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
SHOOTS FREE TRIES
Freddie Gennettc of Burritts Drops 19 Goals Through Hoop From Foul Line.

Although the large gallery of fans present to see the National Guards in action against the Greenpoint team were not given the opportun- ity to see the much-advertised Bur ritt A. c. team in action in the pre- liminary game Saturday night it was treated to an excellent eXhibi- ton of foul shooting. Freddie Gen. nette dropped 19 straight chances through the hoop without miss.
 The Burritt were in uniform and ready to play but when the Wingate team of Hartford did not put in an appearance, the New Britain team crowded about the foul line and shot foul goals. Freddie made 10 out of 10 in his first trip to the foul line and on his second trip he made the first nine and missed the last one. He was applauded for several minutes after he ended his string of losses.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
REMINGTON NEWS

No definite action was taken at either of the meetings of the New ington Congregational church or that of the Ecclesiastical society which were held in the parish house of the church Saturday evening. The pur- pose of the meetings was to talk over the proposed plan for uniting the society with the church. There were few present and for this reason, a joint meeting has been called to take place at the close of the morn- ing service next Sunday. There was not a representative group present, but the concensus seemed to be in favor of the proposed combination of the two organizations. The two committees, one appointed by the so- ciety, Charles W. Belden and E. Welles Eddy. and Mrs. Charles R. Emmons and Charles L. Luce, ap- pointed by the church, will make re- ports Sunday morning and suggest what action should be taken.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
AT THE STRAND

The new bill of vaudeville which opened at the Strand this afternoon is a typical big time variety enter tainment. The many features in- clude the Clifford Wayne Trio in a "Pocllet Edition of Fred Stone;' Meehan and Newman in their com edy skit called, Broken Promises" Somers and Hunt in "Giggles;" Lew Kendall and Go; Betancourt and Grille and the Nifty Steppers.
 The feature photoplay Is W. s. Fields in "The Potters." This film which had its opening at the Strand last night proved to be just about
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
MURDER STILL A MYSTERY
Boston Police Without Clue As to
 Slayer of West ROxbury Girl,

Boston, Jan. A P - The po- lice, still without a definite clue to the murderer of Maybel Matheson in the West Roxbury district, today questioned some of her girl friends in an effort to learn more of her history. Her body was found Sat urday in a field not far from the home of her uncle, Angus Mac Ritchie, with whom she had made her home since coming here from Cape Breton in November. 1925.
 Word was received that the girls father, Daniel F. Matheson of Whycocomagh Cape Breton, was planning to leave for Boston today. Maybel was the oldest of his six children.
 The girl was killed by blow on the head. Medical Examiner Leary today had in his possession an iron bolt found late yesterday in the field where the body was discov- cred.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
Mrs. John Wallace Riddles Memorial to Parents, in Neighboring Town, Will Be Open to Students Next Fall.

New York, Jan. A F - Mrs. John Wallace Riddle, one of the first women architects in America is building a college as a memorial to her parents.
 Three million dollars already has been spent in construction of buildings of Avon college, junior college and preparatory school for boys at Avon, Old Farms. Conn.,, which is expected to open next fall.
 The school is designed as a pro- gressive experiment in secondary education. It will be run on a non- commodate 400 students. Located near the Pennington river among
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
Players in Irish
 Satire Hit With Eggs

Cleveland, Ohio. Jan, A R- Irate patrons of the playhouse. ex- elusive center of Cleveland modern ist drama, showered the stage with eggs Saturday night during present ation of Dean O'Casey's Irish satire, Juno, and the Paycock."
 Six men, arrested by a riot squad. gave their names as Marcus O'Don nell, Patrick Patten, John Campbell, James O'Donnal, Daniel Sheehan. and James McCrone. They told Ser geant James Price that they heard the play insults decent Irish folk They were charged with disturb ance.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
FALLS DOWN STAIRS

Baba Kadan. aged 62, of 4s5 Main street. fell down stairs at his home about 10 o'clock Saturday night and Officer Anthony Kazlaus- kas was notified by Herman Mora of 4s4 Main street. Kadan appeared to be unconscious and the officer had him removed to the hospital. He was discharged this morning, examination failing to show injur- ies.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
SENIOR 40 YARD DASH

The third week of the annual track and field meet at the Y. M. c. A. will find the seniors compet- ing in the 44O yard dash. Howard Hall captured the 100 and 220 yard dashes during the past two weeks. It remains to be seen if he can stand the quarter mile pace to- night.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
HURT IN TAXI CRASH

Somerville, Mass, Jan. A (UP) Three persons were injured here today when the taxicab in which they were riding collided with i motor truck at Highland avenue and Aberdeen road.
 Those hurt were Harry Davis, Cassie Keough and Evelyn Dunn.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
BOYS CLUB GAME
Middletown Atlas Playing Here To- night-Club Looks For Eleventh Straight Win.

Boys Club Middletown Atlas Gill .......... If. ........ Butler krasZewski .... If. .. ......., Lee hley .......... .c.... Kelsey Silva ...rg....... DAquila Goffa ......... .lg... Ewnowitch Substitutes: Zapatka. Levin. Par parian; Bowen, Bohnor. Bowling.
 The Boys club tonight will oppose the Middletown Atlas the same team which, under the name of the Ath- letics, came from behind to beat the locals last year after a wretched start, The Middletown team will
 bring along the same players and looks for another victory. but the l club is determined to avenge itself and to run its string of victories to eleven. Ray Anderson has been
 pounding basketball lore into their heads this week in an effort to cor rect some of the faults which al- most cost them the Meriden game & week ago and, with the regulars all in condition. victory Is expected. In the preliminary the Boys Club Reserves will meet the Good Will club of Hartford. The Hartford team came down by mistake two weeks ago and this date was ar
 ranged then; it is one of the best teams in the Hartford amateur leagues and will make the Reserves
 hustle. Dancing will follow the main
 contest, with music furnished by the ] Imperial club orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

Reeves and is a western drama call ed "Ridin' Straight" it has every thing to recommend it to the fan who likes virile entertainment. A comedy and a news reel will also be shown. There will be five acts of professional try-out vaudeville stage tomorrow evening at an added at- traction.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
s5n nNN FIRE IN BOSTON

Boston, aJn. 24 Op) Fire to- day caused s50,000 damage in a building on Newbury street in the Back Bay district largely occupied by studios and dealers in musical supplies. Occupants of adjoining lodging houses were forced to the street for a time by the dense smoke.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

Farmers were speedier than gov- ernment officials in Egypt this year and before the measure restricting the area to be sown could be pub lished, they planted more acres of cotton than the new law permitted.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

Some misunderstanding has arisen as to the date of the meeting of the Maple Hill fire district. The pub lshed notices stated the correct date, January 24. The meeting will be held as stated this evening at the Elm Hill school at p. m. Three commissioners will be elected to serve terms of three years each and the annual reports of the officers will be read. The name of the dis trict collector will in all probability be announced at this time.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24
OHIO RIVER GOES
 ID FLOOD STAGES
Hundreds Are Fleeing LoVland
 Districts

Cincinnati, Jan. A R-Residents of five states along nearly five hun dred miles of the Ohio River viewed with apprehension today the steady rise of the river which has driven hundreds of persons from flooded lowlands.
 While the water was receding somewhat in the Pittsburgh area, where the Allegheny and Mon ongahela rivers merge to form the Ohio. and there were prospects that further danger from the waters had passed there. The crest of the flood was moving steadily southwestward, with damage to Ohio. Indiana. West Virginia and Kentucky territory. Flood stage had been reached and passed in many localities and further rises were predicted for the next 24 hours as the angry waters swept onward to the Mississippi. The lower portions of & number of [ towns were under water. many per- sons were forced to the second stories of their homes or had to seek shelter on higher ground, rail and automobile traffic was hamp- cred, water supplies were en- dangered and considerable damage was done.
 Five days of rain in Pittsburgh area sent the river on its rampage, and early today the effect of ths high water was felt as far west as Louisville. The Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. had fallen to 27.3 feet last midnight: drop of 2 feet since the morning, and were steadily receding. while a cessation of the rain and as drop in tempera- lures aided in starting the territory they traverse back to normal. Sev- eral streets were inundated on the north side of Pittsburgh and fae- tories in the suburbs were forced to suspend operations
 The crest of the flood in Ohio was expected to reach Cincinnati today with a 57 foot stage. The water there last night rose to 52 feet and railroad officials were preparing to abandon the Central Union station. The government steamer Golden Rod. valued at s20,000 broke loose at Middleport, struck a bridge, and sank.
 Pomeroy Is Isolated.
 Pomeroy, Ohio, aJn. 24 P- Pomeroy was isolated virtually to- day so far as transportation was concerned and business was sus- pended as the Ohio river continued to rise about an inch and a half an hour.
 Early today the river had reach ed a 53 foot level. Flood stage is 49 feet.
 One fatality attributed to the flood had been recorded here. Frank Meutling, 50, died from ex- posture. A sharp drop in tempera- ture was recorded today and rain had stopped falling.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

A waffle supper will be given by the Ladies Aid society Of the New ington Congregational church Mon- day, January 31 at 6:30 o'clock in the parish house. Mrs. E. w. Bell will be in charge.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

Mir. and Mrs. F. B. Proudman spent Sunday in Bridgeport with MT. Proudman's parents.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

East Liverpool, O., Jan. 24 U}- The Ohio river. which reached a stage of 3S feet yesterday inundat- ing lowlands in East Liverpool and Wellsville, Ohio, Smiths Ferry, Pa, and Congo and New Cumberland, W. Va, had fallen to the 35 foot mark this morning and was reced- ing four-tenths of a foot an hour.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-24

British railways carried nearly 75,00o,0O0 parcels last year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-03
SAFE BARRACKS
FOR j. s. ARMY

With $12.OO0,O00 already made
available by Congress for the work.
the War Department has plunged
into the task of getting 10000
soldiers out of their fire.trap bar.
racks by Christmas Day, 1897. and
into modern. concrete or brick
buildings.
These troops are now living
either in tents or in the wooden
cantonments built during the war,
most of which are now falling to
pieces. Under the housing pro-
gram, which is expected to be car
ried out in ten years, the Depart
ment hopes to provide safe and
sanitary quarters for every man in
the service.
The work now under way was
made possible by an appropriation
of 100000 and to this will be
added more than SIS 100000 for new
construction to begin year from
now.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-03
PEPCO To RULE
ON BEAC0NS

A conference will be held between
District officials and the officers of
the Potomac Electric Power Com
pany today to determine whether
or not the company will operate
flashing beacons and other lights
on street car loading platforms as
a result of the provision in the
District appropriation bill signed by
the President yesterday forbidding
the city from paying the costs.
The lights were operated last
night at the expense Of the COM
pany following a telephone CONVEX
sation between city and company
officials. The company was warned
that the city government could pay
no more for the operation of the
lights.
Company officials agreed to OPP
crate them overnight until con-
ference could be held to determine
what will be done in the future.
The company is said to be willing
to continue to operate the lights
until Congress meets again, pro-
viding it is legal.