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New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
STATE THEATER - HARTFORD

There has never been entertain ment offered to the public, whether that entertainment be pictures. stage or legitimate presentation. that has met with such universal approval as is meeting "Don Jaun," which Is showing at the State Theatre Main and Morgan streets: Hartford, for the remainder of this week, the en- gagement terminating Saturday night John Barrymore in the title and lead ing role has gained so many admir- CTS that he Is now the most popular star that ever appeared on the screen. The difficult role, which could not be essayed by an other liv- ing artist, is enacted by Barrymore with fiery emotion that stamps him indelbly as "the greatestlover of all ages.' The most thrilling scene in "Don Jaun" is where Don Jaun rush. cs amongest the wedding guests and makes his most daring, most breath taking conquest,
 Don Juan" is being shown daily at 1 o'clock, 4.01 o'clock, 6.41 o'clock and 9.17 o'clock. Another very enjoyable part of the program is Fighting to Win" which is a very pleasant adventure of The Col legians;," then too there are the State News; song novelty. the overture, Faust Fantasie and Faust in Mod- ern Rhythm," rendered by Bert Will Hams and his State Orchestra and also the stage presentation, "Ten Minutes in the Studio" with Futile, Weise and Fernley.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
Another Big Gem Theft
 Is Reported in New York

New York, Feb. 15 Nl-A Fifth avenue jewel robbery, at the resi- dence of Thomas M. Blake, grain merchant. in which the loot was es- timated at a value of from sl0,000 up, was revealed by the police to- day.
 The robbery was made known when a list of the stolen jewels was given to detectives, jewellers and pawnbrokers.
 Blake who is a member of the pro- duce exchange, told the police that he was awakened at T:15 yesterday morning by the noise of a man es- caping through a window of his home. The marauder escaped into Central park.
 The Blake apartment houses sev- eval wealthy and socially notable families of NeT- York and is next door to the apartment occupied by former Ambassador and Mrs. James w. Gerard Mme. Amelita Galli-Curci and Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hughes.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
TURNER CONTINUES ON
 HIS STARVATION PLAN
Convicted Slayer Who Has Not Eaten Since Friday Is
 Still Fasting.

Portland. Me, Feb. 15 P,-Ben- jamin H. Turner, convicted murder
 er who has not eaten since sentence
 Of life imprisonment was pronounc-
 ed on him last Friday, continued his | hunger strike today
 Although dishes of jail fare are
 kept constantly in his cell, he con- sistently refused them. To guards who have suggested that he eat. Turner has turned a deaf ear but he has sounded them on whether he could be forced to partake of food. Authorities were not disposed, however, to attempt forcible feeding physical condition was understood 10
 preclude necessity of considering
 that yet
 The slayer yesterday directed his attorney 10 proceed with the prose- cution Of an appeal to the Maine law court. Pending normal filing of such
 an appeal his commitment to the
 state prison at Thomaston has been stayed.
 The murder of James D. Hallen for which Turner was sentenced was planned five years before in revenge for Hallen's alleged swindle of him whole he was in jail in, Mexico City on a charge of murder. Turner was acquitted in Mexico
 on the first charge of murder result ing from a swindle similar to that which he later charged Hallen. Turner followed Hallen to Falmouth
 Foreside near here and shot him or September s, last.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
"JIM THE CONQUEROR," IVCEVrN(

AS dramatic as he was in "The
 Volga Boatman," as romantic as he was in "The Road to Yesterday" and
 as dynamic as any of the old school l of western stars. William Boyd makes a big hit in the Lyceum at traction. Jim the Conqueror" which is showing at this theater tonight
 and tomorrow. On the same bill is
 Malcolm MacGrcgor and Dorothy Devore In a story of love, mystery, intrigue and tropical romance,
 Money to Burn.' This story is of a young Yankee adventurer and a mysterious fortune which literally goes up in smoke.
 Co-starred with Boyd in "Jim the Conqueror' is Elinor Fair and Tul- ly Marshall.
 Action in "Jim the Conqueror" starts in far off Sunny Italy and then comes to the United States where the final scenes are enacted on the western plains. The theme of the story has to do with the age old water hole rights fights between the cattle ranchers and the sheep herd CTS and Boyd's part is that of a young man who inherits western ranch and the deadly feud that goes with it.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
HUMPHREY LEADER
 OF YALE CLUB HERE
Elected President at Annual
 Meeting and Banquet

Howard s. Humphrey was elected president of the Yale club Of New Britain, at the annual meeting and dinner Vast night at the Shuttle Meadow club.
 The remaining staff of officers is: First president, H. H. Pease; second vice e-president, P. F. McDon- ough: secretary and treasurer, Har- old w. Hatch; directors for three years, Maurice Stanley, Joseph Will Hams and Valentine Hart; directors for two years, Stanley R. Eddy, Stan Icy J. Traceski and H. L. Mills; di- rectors for one year. Donald Gaff- ney, William c. Hungerford and Stanley Cooper; scholarship board, James s. North, Valentine Hart and Robert Hyatt.
 Prof. F. Selden Rose of Yale spoke briefly on the accomplishments and aims of the New Haven institution of learning. He carried the con gratulations of the university and it's well wishes to the New Britain alumni and complimented the club upon the success it has enjoyed.
 Iale's fencing and boxing teams displayed their abilities. On the fencing teams, Blossom and Moffitt, foils. and Narion and Whitney, sa- bres. The boxing team was under the management of Kendall Mills, son of H. l.. Mills Of this city. Val Flood, professional at the shuttle Meadow club and a former heavyweight box CT, referred the bouts.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
JUDGE LISTENS WHILE
 P0NZI MAKES APOLOGY
Prisoner Sorry He Did Not Keep His Word-IIis Sentence Is Re
 affirmed

Boston, Feb. 15 GP,-The sentence of seven to nine years Imprisonment as common and notorious thief from which Charles Ponzi sought tc escape by fleeing to the south was rcaffirmed by Judge Fosdick in the superior court today
 Ponzi is paying the penalty of q spectacular career as a iinanCier in this city few years ago when he handled millions of dollars which poured into his offices in answer to his promise of fabulous returns through the manipulation of interna- tional postal reply coupons. His con- viction in the state courts came after he had served a term in Plymouth jail under federal sentence for using the mails to defraud.
 When Judge Fosdick asked Pon2i if he wished to make any statement the prisoner replied that he had some apologies to make.
 T am sorry" he said, that I did not keep my unwritten pledge to re- turn and surrender las. June. l am aware that l did not perhaps do what l was expected to do to your honor and to my bondsmen, and l apologize.
 T had made arrangements to re turn to Boston except for not having my carfare. I didn't have $25 to my name at that time. l planned to raise it in a few days and come back but when I did get it l found two Flori- da bondsmen waiting for me. They wouldn't let me return. Even the railroad stations were guarded.
 T don't claim I was innocent in 1920. l was guilty of many mistakes and I have paid for those mistakes. Under ordinary circumstances didn't think I should have to pay a second time"
 District Attorney William J. Foley called to the attention of Judge Eos dick several indictments against Ponzi on which warrants were issued after his capture by Texas authorl- ties. These indictments had been fil- ed when sentence was first pro- nounced. Judge Fosdicl asked Pom zi If he would be satisfied to haye these returned to the files again.
 Ponzi replied: I'm all through
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
CENTRAL JR. IT. s. NOTES

The auditorium program at the Central Junior high school this week i is in commemoration of the sinking of the L. S. s. Maine. which was sunk off the coast of Cuba and which sgnalized the beginning of the Spanish American war. Today is be- ing observed as Maine Day. in this city in accordance with Gov. Trum- bulls proclamation. The program is as follows:
 Flag Salute and Star spangled Ban
 ner .... Pupils in assembly. The Story of the Maine ......
 Song-Columbia the Gem of the Ocean ,...... Pupils in assembly. Poem-The Spirit of the Maine
 ................. Virginia Hunt.
 "To Spain-A Last Word.' =. .............. Dorothy Zwick. Song-"Hail, Columbia" .....
 ......... Pupils in assembly. Cuba to Columbia ........... .............. Patricia Murray. i "The Gathering ...............
 ......... Pasqueline Zennitine. The Martyrs of the Maine ..... ............ Barbara Linn. Piano Solo ........ Edna Charsky. Announcement by Miss Stearns.
 Song-America . Pupils in assembly
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
AT THE STRAND

Enthusiastic audiences greeted each act on the Strand bill with round after round of applause at each performance yesterday. The comedy hit of the program was a turn called Farnell and Florence. This turn literally had the audience roaring with laughter. The male member of this team is an entirely different type of comedian than one usually sees and his manner and his extemporaneous humor made him great favorite with the Strand patrons. There are several pretentious acts on the program including Tillis and LaRue & Co.,. and the Les Gellis Revue. Other acts on the bill included the Jean Jackson Troupe and the Ray Waltzer Trio. The feature photo- play is New York" with Lois Wilson, Ricardo Cortez and Estelle Taylor in the cast.
 The program for Thursday. Fri day and Saturday of this week will be featured by Larry's Entertain CTS, who will head the vaudeville portion of the bill, and Loves Greatest Mistake" on the Strand screen. This picture is adapted from the remarkable serial story now creating a hit With Liberty magazine readers.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
AT PALACE TOMORROW

Buck Jones in Desert Valley" and Barbara Bedford in Sunshine of Paradise Alley" will be shown for the last times tonight at the Palace theater.
 Tomorrow there Is complete change of program. Broadway a wide and bustllng street, which, from the Battery Gardens to it's opposite termination in a country road, may be four miles long. That was the description given of Broad way by Charles Dickens. the famous novelist when he visited New York city And that is the Broadway which, with it's surrounding city, is shown in the Sidney Olcott produc- tion Not So Long Ago" which is one Of the feature pictures at the Palace tomorrow and Thursday. Betty Bronson of Peter Pan fame is whole picture in herself in the quaint costumes of the time. Ricar- do Cortez is co-featured with Betty In the production which was adapted from the stage play by the same name. All the old familiar sites of Broadway are seen including Tony Pastors and many others known i the world over. Comedy, thrills and drama abound In this picture which is as good as Little Old New York" | which was made by the same pro- ducer and that is saying something. The companion feature on this program is ''The Timid Terror" with George O'Hara in the leading role On the same program is the second of the series Of Bill Grimm's Pro- gress," with Kit Guard and Al | Cooke.
 Wednesday night as an added at traction country store will be held l Mith many nrizes tn he awarded
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
"sCARLET LETTER" AT CAPITOL

The stern intolerance of the early Puritans, their hardships and their fanatical opposition to all that savers of pleasure. form the background for Lillian Gish's most startling and dramatic role, in "The Scarlet Letter." filmed from Nathaniel Hawthorne's classic, and which is now playing at the Capi- tol theater today and Wednesday. The Hawthorne story has been placed on the screen with an amaz- ing fidelity under Victor Seastrom S direction, and the new Metro Goldwyn- Mayer feature Is of a magnitude that lists it among the most important plays of the year.
 The picture will appear four times daily, at 2:45, 4:4o, FOO and 9:05.
 Beginning Thursday the big at. traction will offer "The Flaming Frontier" a glorious epic of the early west, and with a cast that includes Hoot Gibson, Dustin Far mum and Anne Cornwall. The com panion feature will offer Constance Talmadge in Her Night of Ro- nance" "McFadden's Flats comes next Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
SWEET LADY HITS
 TARGET IN CENTER
Musical Comedy at Parsons
 Wins Favor Through Merit
(By Herald Reviewer)
Cast of Charactcrs)

Music, comedy and dancing, the three great ingredients of stage en- tertainment are provided in abund- ance in Sweet Lady" playing at Parsons theater, Hartford, the first half of the week. Such striking impression was made on the first night audience last night that de- mands for three and four encores for each number was the rule. No musi- cal comedy has been so warmly re- ceived at the theater during the current season.
 Sweet Lady" employs the plot of Mama Loves Papa" which, in it. self. was very good comedy. But it has been improved hundred per cent with the addition of music. At least three potential song hits are included in the score, a high aver age. They are Sweet Lady," T m Through with the Blues and "On a Side Street." The last named Is of the same pattern as Blue Room" and of equal merit.
 The show is especially strong in comedy and dancing. In the latter department nothing has been offer ed in at least two years which could excel It. Not only do the principals star on their toes but the chorus forty of 'em, provides a kaleidoscope series of numbers which deserve and get storms Of applause. Several times the first nighters stopped the show with tributes of acclaim for both principals and chorus
 Sweet Lady" virtually unherald- ed, gives promise of being the Twentieth Century. Limited" of musical comedy.
 The featured players are Jane Taylor. John Kane, Nina Penn. Gus Shy, Marie Nordstrom, Inez Court ney, Harry Puck, John Hundley and Jeanette Lee-Fox, all stars in their own right. Two piano selections by Delos Oowen and Sam Rose are add ed features. Mario Agnolucci and his orchestra, which accompanies the show, should not be overlooked.
 The book is by Mann Page and Jack McGowan, the music by Delos Owen and the lyrics by Bud Green. The show is staged and directed by William Caryl and the musical num- bers and dances staged and arranged by Busby Berkeley.
 Sweet Lady will be offered again tonight and tomorrow night with the usual Wednesday matinee. It is safe to predict that the Schuberts will send it back to Hartford for a solid week later in the season If dates can be arranged.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
BEWARE THE
 COUGH 0R COLD
 THAT HANGS 0N

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 Creomulsion is guaranteed satisfac- tory in the treatment of persistent coughs and colds, bronchial asthma, bronchitis and other forms of respira. tory diseases, and is excellent for build. ing up the system after colds or flu. Money refunded if any cough or cold is not relieved after taking according to directions Ask your druggist. (adv.)
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
VAUDEVILLE AT THE RIALTO

VAUDEVILLE AT THE RlALIO
 Five acts of professional tryout vaudeville heads double feature program of motion pictures at the Rialto theater this evening. As in previous entertainment of this sort the management of this playhouse has selected only the finest acts of fered and the result should be pleas ing to draw mild term. The two feature attractions which will close their engagement on the same bill are Fools of Fashion" a charming story of modern wives and their foibles which co-stars Mae Busch and Theodore von Eltz, and "Cy- clone Bob" gripping western drama crammed with thrills. Other features will make up the remain der of the bill. The two features which will open a two days run here starting tomorrow are "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse" which is enjoying a nation wide return showing, and "A Dogs Life" one of Charlie Chaplin's early successes. The first mentioned feature needs no introduction to motion picture fans. It was one of the first pie lures dealing with the Nate war that scored a phenomenal hit. Its pres- ent popularity proves that their arc millions throughout the country who can enjoy second showing and bet ter praise than this would be hard to conjure. Rudolph Valentino, Alice Terry, Allan Hale and Wallace Beery have important roles to DOT tray in this gigantic picture whose fame seems deathless. "A Dog s Life" affords more than the usual amount of laughs and admirers of Chaplin are afforded another oppor- tunity to see him of the floppy pants and battered shoes in a story that has appealed to the disabilities of almost every civilized country on the face of the globe. Shorter subjects complete the program.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
REHEARSAL OF KATHLEEN

The entire cast of 125 people will be brought together tonight for a full rehearsal of Kathleen" the big musical comedy which will be on the boards at the Y. M. T. A. and B, new auditorium on Thursday and Friday nights. The play is being of fered by the Immaculate Conception Guild of St. Mary's church and is un- der professional direction.
 The advance sale and seat reserva- ton opened this morning at w. J. Kenney Go. on Main street to a crowd Of enthusiastic patrons. The chart will be open there until the show.
 A second full rehearsal will be lheld at 7:S0 tomorrow night at St, Mary's school after which the pro- duction will be ready for presenta- tion.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
EXTRA DIVIDEND

New York, Feb. 15 P-Directors of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey today declared on extra dividend of 12ia cents a share on the common stock and the regular quar- crly disbursement of 25 cents, the same as the preceding quarter The regular quarterly dividend of S1.75 share on the preferred also vas authorized. All dividends are payable March 15 to holders of rec ord February 25.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
Japan to Continue Her
 Naval Construction Plans

Tokyo, Feb. 15 Rl--Premier Wa katsuki, replying to interpellations today in the house of peers said that the governments decision to participate in the proposed Coolidge arms limitation conference does not warrant postponement of the naval construction bill, because it is inn possible to foretell the result of the conference.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
Old Mason and Teacher
 Of Harry Lauder Dies

Andover, Mass, Feb. Is P)- Thomas David, teacher of Sir Harry Lauder in Arbroath, Scotland. and one of the oldest active Masons in the Massachusetts district, died at his home here today in his S5th year. The Scotch comedian during a recent visit 10 this country took occasion to pay his respects to his old teacher
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
ADMITS SILK THEFTS.

Stamford, Feb. Is R,-After some by police, Frank De Mar tino, of 1920 Madison avenue, New York city, admitted that the S2,ooo worth of silk goods and dresses found in his car when he was arrested yes torday, were stolen Friday night from a Bridgeport tailor shop. Po- lice are endeavoring to connect him with other burglaries in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
ADVERTISEMENT
FIFTY YEARS AGO
 1T WAS REPORTED

The new city ordinances which went into effect January 1st provide for the closing of saloons at 10:30 each night. including Saturday eve ming. also billiard rooms; and each billiard table must pay a license, as well as all baggage wagons. express wagons, carts, drays and trucks, used to convey for hire any baggage, goods. wares. merchandise, freight, and fee for hacks at funerals IS thre dollars and weddings two dol lars.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15
DIES ON ANNIVERSARY

Vienna, Feb. IS R-Mrs. R. W. Ham. wife of the proprietor of the St. Regis hotel in New York, died of her wedding day. She will be buried in the family vault at Buda- pest.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15

A little girl of seven years attend- ing one Of our primary schools, call- ed at one of the rooms where her younger brother was q pupil. and inquired of the teacher how her brother was getting along, upon re- ceiving favorable reply she very affectedly remarked, that it gave her great pleasure to hear that he was doing we'll. The same little girl in- quired of one of the other teachers, If she had noticed her teacher new cloak this winter" remarkins at the same time that she thought it splendid"
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15

raising legal objections. I'm going to take my medicine"
 He was then led off to prison.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15

Prosecuting Agent Pease has been operating on several cases of parties selling without license of late. A resident who started concert sal oon. etc. on Church street. was fined Sl0 and costs. two of the other parties paid the costs. A clear case of sale was proved, the penalty of which is $50 fine, or imprisonment or both. besides the reputation. pen alty not over SEQ. Why Judge Beach saw fit to simply impose s10 and costs deponent saith not. How ever the residents on Church street and property owners have not par ticular care in the premises only 10 stop the nuisance, for such it ceI- tainly is, the congregating nightly of fifty to one hundred boys, singing and dancing. which may not perhaps be so particularly bad in itself. but if any parties would like to have tho concern on their street they would be quite welcome to it. A remon- strance against granting a licerse 10 these parties has been filed with the Selectmen.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15

A meeting of some Of the chorus that took part in the late concert, was sheld at Normal hall last Tues day evening to consider the pro- priety of going to Meriden or Mid- dletown, or both. MT. Stanley sub- n.itted a proposition 10 the gentle men to assume their proportion of the expenses in case of a poor house. such expense amounting to about three dollars each. The proposition cid not meet with general favor, and whether arrangements will be ef- fected we cannot say. Since the above was in type we learn that dif- ferent arrangements have been ef- fected, whereby the expenses are to be defrayed without calling on the chorus in cases of loan, and the trip to West Meriden will take place positively next Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-15

The annual assembly of Doric Council, No. A, R. and s. M. was held at the banquet room new Ma sonic hall Wednesday evening, Jan- Lary 10th for election of officers. etc