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The Washington times., 1927-04-15

Kent's new contract with the
Paramount corporation has occa-
stoned the telling of many stories
about the successful climb Of the
young Nebraskan, who. in Q few
years. has become one Of the
dominant forces In the film In
dustry of the world and whose
career should be an inspiration
to any young man starting out
to conquer.
He has not yet reached his
fortieth milestone. He was born
in Lincoln, Neb., and at the
age Of IA, just after completing
grammar school, the boy got his
first Job stocking boilers in a
greenhouse at S. q week. Be-
fore he was 90 he was occupying
a responsible position with the
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company,
The Washington times., 1927-04-15

--V~NE -VV-g ~S1W1SlS1OII ID
Synthetic Sin," q rollicking play
by Frederic and Fanny Hatton
which recently had its premiere
in Los Angeles. The Hattons are
responsible for many successful
comedy dramas and Synthetic
Sin," their latest work, is due
for production in New York early
in the Fall, shortly after which
time Colleen Moore WIN start
filming it at First, Nationals
West Coast studios, where she is
now making Naughty But Nice"
The story Of Synthetic Sin"
concerns the adventures Of .
young actress who decides to gain
The Washington times., 1927-04-15

opening UP new territory in
Wyoming.
After a brief residence on the
Pacific Coast. where he repre-
scented the American Druggist
Syndicate. he returned East and
became assistant sales manager
Of that organization. For three
and a half years he served as
assistant to the president of the
American Druggist Syndicate. At
this point a friend talked to him
about the motion picture bust.
ness. Kent agreed that films held
a great future for the people
identified with them, so he cast
his lot with the old Vitigraph
Company. It was not long after
that the General Film Company
was indicted under the Sherman
law and buried in judgments az.
gregating $4,000 900. Kent was
called in to help unravel the
tangle.
The Job was cleaned up and
Kent walked into the office of
Adolph zukor, president of Sa-
nous Players, and sold his serv.
ices. but not at q price. That
was to be determined if and when
he made good. He went to work
in the company's administered
bureau and at the end OF eight
months was getting $3.50 q week.
His first work in the distribu-
ton department was ais special
representative to exchanges. Next
he was appointed district man.
ager of the territory which in.
cludes the Kansas City, St.
Louis, Omaha and Des Moines
offices, which position he held
until May. 1919, when he was
called to the home office to be-
come general sales manager.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15

in the order named: 'Pygmalion, /"
1.-THE Silver Chord" and Ned Nc.
Cohb,s Daughter these three
presented by the Theater Guild;
THE Cradle Song. 'Inheritors,"
"John Gabrial Borkman" and la
Locondiera, offered at the Civic
Repertory Theater; The Legend
of Leonora," played by Grace
George; THE Devil In the
Cheese The Spider" The Bark
err" THE Constant Nymph" and
Broadway"
1t is interesting to note that
"Caponsacchi' has had longer
run than any other of the plays
named, indicating that popular
judgment indorses Mr.. Phelps
view.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
lie Paradis

Appearance Of the little Loomis
twins will be the star entertain
ment feature at LIE Paradis next
week. Although hardly past kin.
dergarten age. these remarkable
little condolences and singers are
rated high In the roster Of Broad.
ways leading funmakers. At the
tender age Of 8 they are acclaimed
as "a sure fire attraction on
Broadway"
LIE Paradis three-ace speciality
nights will be continued indefinitely
through the spring and q part Of
the early summer. They include
Souvenir Night" on Tuesday,
Theatrical Night on Thursday
and Lucky Number Night on
Friday.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
HAMPDEN PLAY RATED
FIRST BY PROF.

"Caponsacchi" presented by Walter Hampden at
heater New York. placed at the head the list of best
plays in New York in the annual compilation just issued by Will
liam Lyon Phelps head the department English Yale
versy and the counys authorities
Phelps rates the oIovne naa in the order named Pygao
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
COLLEEN WILL ROMP IN
SYNTHETIC SIN"

Another successful comedy has been purchased
Colleen Moore according by John Mccormick
general Of West Coast Production First National Pictures
and himself the producer Of all this stars films
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
Looks Good Anyway

Ldlyan Tashman, Armand Kaliz,
Cleve Moore (brother Of Colleen.
Moore). and Oscar Beregi have been
added to the cast Of ''The Stolen
Bride" in support Of Billie Dove
and Lloyd Hughes. This picture,
produced for First National by
Carey Wilson, Is being directed by
Alexander Kroda. the Hungarian
director from UFA.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15

experience by moving into the
flaming forties" Of New York
City. In an apartment house she
finds bootleggers, crooks, dope
sellers and gangsters; but to her
great disappointment, they vie
with one another to protect her
from the very experience she
Graves. The resultant comedy
VIII give Miss Moore ample op.
portunity for her talents, as WIN
the love story woven into the
play.
Synthetic SIM il the first
story chosen for Miss Moore's
1928 of First National stellar
releases,
The Washington times., 1927-04-15

All
plays /.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
Plays in the Mud

Milton Stills is using mud as
makeup material in some scenes of
his latest starring vehicle, 'iDia.
nonds In the Rough" which Ray
Rocket is producing. The scenes
demanding mud as facial embalIish.
ment represent jungle labor in the
Brazilian penal colony.
The Washington times., 1927-04-15
"A BOILER STOKER
FILM POWER NOW

Announcement from the Paramount Famous Lsy Corporation
(new trade name of Famous PlayersLasky) that Kent
general and director of the corporations had signed
fveyear contract begin termination present
contract dispes that Kent had been slated head half
billion dollar film
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
RARE BIRD, HEATH HEN,
 MISSING AFTER FIRE
Is Believed to Be Extinct Following Destruction of Mass.
 Preserve

Edgartown, Mass, April 29 UP1 A rare bird known as the heath hen was believed extinct today fol- lowing q forest fire which swept q state game preserve near here dur ing the night.
 No trace of the approximately 30 heath hens that made the preserve their habitat could be found today. The birds were the only survivors Of a block of 2,o00 placed in the pre- serve by the commonwealth in 1926, the others having died from disease. Authorities stated that the 30 heath hens believed burned were the only remaining members Of the species in the world.
 The fire left a Llackened path, ten miles wide and six miles long, having destroyed 10000 to 50,00G young pines.
 Four volunteers were burned. two seriously. during the fire. They were George F. Pease, Ray Walker, James Geddes and Douglas Will lougby.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
RALLY ON
 STOCK EXCHANGE
Selling Pressure Is Lifted From
 Various Issues

New York. April g OPs-Seninr pressure was lifted from today's stock market after an early period Of heaviness. and prices rallied briskly throughout the list. With the technical position of the market obviously improved by the recent sharp setback, spectators for the advance resumed their operations with confidence, being aided by the short covering who had sold freely earlier in the week on the possibil- ity of a wide-open break.
 Marking up Of the call money rate from 10 , per cent, which fol- lowed the calling of about S25 ,OO0,- GOO In loans. was regarded as in cidental 10 the heavy month-end de- nands for funds Its immediate eff feet was to slow up the buying movement. There were several eX- 'o"llent quarterly reports made pub lie during the morning, the Rock Island earning sl.63 a share. as against deficit In the corresponding period last year. while Chrysler Motors showed s1.46 a share, as against Sl.l5 year ago.
 About 2 dozen oils sank to new low levels for the year in the early trading, but heavy short covering in that group brought about a good rally, with several issues rising 8 point or more above their early lows. Philip Morris sank 10 a new 1927 low while American Water Works and Hudson and Manhattan attained new peaks for the year.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Two Thousand Feet of
 Leyee Are Broken

Pine Bluff, Ark. April 20 R- Two thousand feet of levee caved into the Arkansas river this morning lust below the south bend dyke. &C., cording to Colonel Joe Harris who is in charge of work on the south bend levee.
 All motor boats available have been rushed to South Bend from Pine Bluff by the Red Cross here. The Choctaw, government boat, ar- rived there today loaded with sev- eral days rations. Colonel Harris said that the battle had been con- centrated on hte bend of the South Bend levee and cave in came as a surprise to the engineers. He said the bend itself has been causing much alarm for the last week, is still holding.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
FORMER PARTNERS
 IN Sl0,00O SUIT
Gigl Claims Peterson Is With.
 holding His Property

Suit for slo,ooo damages has been brought against Herbert w. Peter son, doing business at the New Britain Typewriter Exchange, by Charles T. Gibl, a former partner in the business, who claims that the defendant in the action is holding property belonging to the plaintiff and refuses to turn them over ill whole or in part to the plaintiff, who claims half-interest.
 The plaintiff sets forth in the con- plaint that he and the defendant en- tered into partnership in Septem- ber 1918, the plaintiff putting s419 capital into the business. They were to repair typewriters and sell those accessories, each of them to put la bor into the business. The selling Of office supplies was also included. The plaintiff claims that he was to receive one half of the net profits, and, upon the dissolution of the partnership, his capital should be re- turned with interest, together with one-halt Of the profits.
 X valuable business is now owned, being located at g6 West Main street. this city, and a business establish mcut is also maintained in Middle town, There is q large stock of goods and there debts due. together with q valuable good will.
 In May. 1926, the plaintiff Sets forth that the defendant notified him of the dissolution of the partnership and since that time they have work. ed separately, the defendant at 96 West Main street and in Middletown. It is claimed that the defendant holds property belonging to the part nership and that he claims full title to it and that he refuses to turn over any Of it to the plaintiff.
 The plaintiff claims the appoint mont Of q receiver of property rights and good will 10 settle tho affairs and collect debts for the parties con cerned. He also asks that the pro- cecds he divided and that there be an accounting.
 The writ was issued through Al torncy Donald Gaffney and the papers are rcturnable in the city court tho third Monday Of May Con stable Frank Clynes performed serv- ice,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Deaths
Mrs. Maria RuSIl>C,yskj

Mrs. Maria Rushkowsli, 62 years old. of 343 Church street died at her home last night.
 She was born in Germany md had been resident of this city for the past 22 years. She was q mem Der of St. Johns German Lutheran church and the Ladies' Aid society. Besides her husband she leaves four sons. Herman, Rudolph, Gustav and Ernest Rushkowski of this city and Mrs. August Scudder of Union Grove, New York, and seven grand children.
 The funeral will be held ton1or- TOW afternoon at o'clock with private services at the home and. a. 2:30 o'clock at Erwin chapel where the services will be open to friends. Rev. Martin W. Gaudian. pastor of St. Johns German Lutheran church will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Chrysler Earnings Are
 Greater Than Year Ago

New York, April % P- Earnings of the Chrysler corporation for the first quarter were more profitable than a year ago, net profit rising to $4,3?2, ,5G9 from S3.559,1S9, equiva- lent to Sl.46 q share on the com mon stock against $l.l5 share in the first quarter of 1926. Directors declared the regular quarterly divi- dent of 75 cents on the common stock.
 Walter P. Chryslcr. chairman. said that notwithstanding various price reductions the last year, economies of operations incidental to improved facilities developed by expenditures on plant during the past two years, actually had in- creased the margin of profit Re. tail deliveries continues to break all previous records, he said.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
ANDREW BASS0 AT
 ST. MARY'S SUNDAY
Tenor to Sing at Masses at g
 and lO::30 O'Clock

Andrew J. Basso, formerly resi- dent Of this city and one of the most prominent singers ever devel- oped here will sing at the and l0:So o'clock masses at St. Mary's church Sunday morning, according 10 an announcement today by Or ganist John J. Crean. At the 2 o'clock services, Mir. Basso will sing "A Daily Prayer by Helen Dallan and at 1o:3O o'clock offertory, lie will render the Ave Maria" by Bach -Gounod.
 MT. Basso for the past two years has been taking intensive training from William Thormer of New 1orl; teacher of Ameita Cali Curci and of Rosa Ionscile, while he has been receiving coaching work from Del Orfca. one of the leading men Tn that profession in this country. He has been making a deep study ot dramatics with Triers, famous for his vast number of successful pro teges and all predict bright future for him as singer.
 Mir. Basso has carried on his study and training with one objective i'll view and that is to arrive in grand opera. He is practically assured of q. place with one of the opera com panies at the Metropolitan i'll New ! ork and ne will probably be plac- cd with the San Carlo combination.
 X few weeks ago, he was given a hea ring by Gatti at the Mctropoli tan. The famous critic listened to him for more than an hour which In itself is proof that he passed the tests. Mir. Basso rendered almost all of the tenor parts in the Aida Opera and Mr Gatti told him that he had a wonderful voice, finished technique but lacked experience" He assured him that he would use him next fall.
 During the summer months, MT. Basso will continue his study and upon the advice of his teachers will not engag ge in any concert work un til he assumes his place with the opera company. Because of the fact that all his early work In singing was carried on in this city, MT. Basso has graciously offered his services to MT. Crcan, q life long friend. for this coming Sunday and his rendition of the two numbers will be q musical treat.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
More RumOrs Heard of
 Princes Enlargement

London. April go tP) - Rumors that the Prince of Wales is at last about to become engaged have reached London from Seville. in sunny Spain, where the name Of the heir to the British throne is insistently coupled with that Of the Infanta Beatrice. elder daughter of the Spanish sovereiens.
 London gossips find significance In the fact that the imperial suite at the ClaridSe has been reserved for King Alfonso and Queen Vic toria next month when their daugh- ters and the Spanish crown prince, Alfonso. Prince of the Asturias, will accompany them to England
 Moreover, the Prince of Wales will be the guest ot honor at magnificent ball which the Spanish ambassador plans 10 give at the embassy late in May.
 All of which is enough to set the gossips agos.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Denver Labor Branch to
 Protest VanZetti Sentence

Denver, April 20 (UP)-A pre- liminary meeting of the Denver branch of the international labor de- fense will be held May in protest Of the death sentence of Nicola Sac co and Bartolomeo Nanzetti.
 Plans will be made for a general meeting May l of fraternal, labor and student representatives to at tend a national protest meeting in the east. according to George Saul, secretary Of the Denver group.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
DIES AT AGE OF 76
Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers of 79 Myrtle Street, Resident of This City for
 Past 40 Years-FNncral Tomorrow

Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers. 76 years old, of @ Myrtle street, resident Of this city for the past 40 years, died Ut New Britain General hospital this morning after being at the institu- tion since Sunday, April i1.
 Born in Ireland. the daughter of William Noble and Margaret Arm strong Noble. she was we'll known here and was prominent In the northern section of the city. s'urviv- ing her is a sister. Miss Annie Noble, Of Springfield. Mass.
 Funeral services will be held at Erwin chapel tomorrow morning at lo;30 o'clock. Interment will be in FairvieW cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
New Haven Man Takes
 Life by Drowning Today

New Haven, April 20 P-John McCaffery. 60. took his life by drowning today. Shortly before he jumped off bridge into Mill river, he had leaped from a window on the fifth floor of down town build ing and had landed unhurt on the roof of house two stories lower. He had got off the roof and gone on his way with officer in search of him.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Fish and Milk Will
 Go We'll on Same Mem

Contrary to popular impression, fish and milk are not harmful if consumed at one sitting, federal food specialists say.
 Calling attention that these two arncles are frequently cooked to- Scther and eaten in the form of choWders and milk gravies, they contend that the two when served separately at the same meal likewise are not injurious,
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Injuries of Year Ago
 Kill Waterbury Fireman

Waterbury, Conn.,, April 29 P- Frank Hosey. private in the fire de- partment died shortly after o'clock this morning at his home at 142 Meriden Road from injuries re- Csived almost a. year ago while en- gagged in fighting fire on High street. Hosey fell from q ladder on May. 1926, striking an iron picket fence. puncturng Q lung and frac- turing three ribs. Up to two weeks ego his eventual recovery seemed certain, but at that time he began to suffer pulmonary hnmorrhages which ultimately caused death.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
MaN Street Briefs

The worlds consumption Of cop per in 1926 is calculated at 1,144,S90 short tons by the American Bureau Of metal statistics, against 1,GS2,300 tons in 1925. The mine output was l,62S,oo9 short tons against 1,5Sl.- 4l5 tons: shelter output was l,6So,- S45 tons against l,565,6l2. and re- fined output 1,695,14J against 1,5s7, So4 the year before.
 First quarter net income of Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company was So32, ,SIo equal to Sl.33 share, against s59l,S32 or sl.4S share in the first quarter of 1928.
 Private dispatches from Chicago say the steel trade expects sheet steel producers in that area to fol- low eastern manufacturers in ad- vancing prices sa to s5 ton in q movement to stabilize the market.
 First quarter net earnings Of the Canadian Pacific were s6,46a.627 against s6,53l, ,066 in the first guar ter last year. Gross revenue rose 10 siS, 2S6, ,o0S from s4o,344,e51.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Poultry and Meat in
 Storage Show Gains

More poultry and meat, but less butter WcrA in cold storage April as compared with the same date last year, says the Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
 Total stocks of frozen poultry on that date were 1oi.G72, ,OO pounds against 73,i 2i,000; meats, S77,G9G,- oVH pounds against 753. N63, ,oo0 and butter @,o33,Qoo pounds against 17.392 900.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
LAUREL CLUB MEETS

Hartford, Conn, April % GP)- More than 225 men were guests Of the Laurel club at a banquet held here last night at which a mock session of the general assembly was held with John Gleason. town clerk of Hartford, in the speakers chair. Gov. Trumbull was among the guests. The Laurel club is com posed of nowspapermen covering the legislature.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
IDIE. GET MEDALS

New York, April 29 P-Tho an- nual gold medal awards of the Ma tional Institute of Social Sciences to the four men who have given dis tinguishcd services to the com munity' were announced yesterday. Those to receive the awards are: Dr. Walter Damrosch, retired direc- tor of the New York Symphony Or chestra: Dr. Harry Emerson Eos dick, pastor of the Park Avenue church; Adolph $, Osch, publisher of the New York Times. and Pro- lessor George Pierce Baker, of Yale University
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
STARS ELIMINATED

London April % lPl-Gcorre Duncan. and George Gald. members or the British Ryder cup team which is going to the United States to play against the Americans in in tcrnational team matches, failed 10 qualify yesterday in the annual Daily Mail tournament, the prize for which is f1.2oo.
 Abe Mitchell, another Of the team led the southern section Of those who qualified. His card was 1iS.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
AVOIDS DRY LAW

Washington. April 29 E, - The general council of the National League of Women Voters has voted down a motion to include the 18th amendment and the Nolstead act in it's study program for the year.
 The years program will include a study of corrupt practice legisla- tion: support of settlement of inter national difficulties by arbitration and support of treaties having the same end in view: support of legis- lation providing for state continu- ance and establishment of work of maternity and infancy hygiene.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
BUYS NEW SEAPLANE

New York. April 20 (UP)- Harold s. Vanderbilt has found trains and yachts too slow to carry him to his many appointments be- tween New York, Southampton. Boston, Newport and other cities.
 One of the finest seaplanes in the country, his new Fokker air yacht, will speed through the sky at 115 miles an hour. Or the plane will cruise at 90 miles an hour while Vanderbilt entertains as many as six guests.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
KAID IN NEST HAVEN

West Haven, Conn. April 29 fP}-- Prohibition enforcement agents to- day seized boiling machinery said to be worth $25,ooo, a still, large copper boiler, l 1000 cases of beer and 100 barrels of beer in this town Louis Sonnaviila. driver. was ar rested on a truck which was laden with 100 barrels of fluids. He was to appear before the United States commissioner on several charges.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
DIES IN ELECTRIC CHAIR

Lincoln, Neb., April 9 (UP)-- Henry Bartlett paid with his life in the electric chair at the state penitentiary today for the murder of Chief of Police Asa Ransom of Minden two and one half years ago. Bartlett received the first electric shock at G:32 q. m.. and was de- clared dead s minutes later.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
GIVES LIFE FOR PET DOG

Aurora. TIT. April 23 (CP)-Nine year old Norman Anderson dove into water in an abandoned stone quarry near here to rescue n mon- srel dog which had fallen into the pit. An hour later the bodies of the boy and the dog were recovered from the quarry. the dog firmly alasped in the boys arms.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
Mrs, Elizabeth Farley


 Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza : beth Farley of 3l Pennington avenue. widow of William Farley, were held this morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church with a solemn high mass of requiem. Rev. Thomas F. Lawlor was celebrant. Rev. Mat thew J. Traynor was deacon and Rev. Walter A. McCrann was sub deacon.
 Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang. "Pie Jesu" at the offertery and Jesus, Keep Me Close 10 Thee" at the con- clusion of the services as the body was being borne from the church. The pail bearers were William F. Curtin, Wilfred Dunlay, George Moi fit, James Hasson. P. r. McDon- ough. and Patrick Hehir.
 Fathers Lawlor. Traynor. and McCrann conducted the committal services. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
ESTATE JNVENTORIF.D

A valuation of S14,750 has been placed on the estate of the late John Sokolowslii, consisting of interest in land on Orange street, valued at s1o.500. and notes valued at $2.25O. The inventory was filed in probate court today. The appraisers were Joseph Kloskowski and M. Papciak.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29

The name of the Infanta Bea- trjce has previously been mention ed in connection with the Prince of Wales. She will he IS on Juno P. The Prince of Wales 33d birth
New Britain herald., 1927-04-29
City Items

Miss Sara A, Carroll, formerly en- gagged in nursing in this city, is a patient at New Britain General hos pltal.