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Putnam patriot., 1928-06-14

Washington. ID. c., June 18th 1928
OF the S2,308, 900 worth Of pro-
ducts manufactured in the state pri-
sons Of Connecticut by an average
number Of 52S prisoner engaged in
productive labor up 20 1923, only
$500, 900 worth was sold in the state.
This statement II contained in re-
port Of the labor department submit
ted by Senator HAYES of Missouri,
sponsor Of the prison-labor bill, and
inserted in the Congressional Record
by Senator David |. Walsh Of Massa-
chusetts. who Il in favor Of the bill
which viii probably be acted upon BY
the Senate in the next session.
The figures submitted by Senator
HAYES are the latest available. A
bulletin Of the labor department, he
points out, states that the Connecti-
cut prison up TO 1928 received $780,
600 for the services Of it's convicts
who turned out products valued at
$4,000, 900.
Under the proposed prison-labor
bin products OF convict labor would
be Invested Of their interstate char
acter, and when exported outside the
state they would become subject TO
the importing states laws governing
prison made goods.
Rules on Flying
Seventeen rules on flying. adopted
BY the state commission of aviation
OF Connecticut. comprised the last Off
cial business heard during the clos
ing minutes Of the first session Of the
seventieth Senate.
With but few moments Of the ses-
sion left, Senator Hiram Bingham
gained the floor and requested unani-
nous consent TO have printed IN the
Congressional Record the seventeen
aviation rules adopted by the Con-
neeticut State Commission of Avia-
ton. Since the adoption of the rules
by the Commission, there has been
not one fatal accident in aviation
circles in Connecticut. Senator
Bingham declared.
Following Senator Bingham's
speech, the Senate went into execu-
tive session, and no more official
business was transacted prior to adj
journment.
Deed to State
The State Of Connecticut will be
decided the site Of Fort Griswold, near
New London. II bin presented by
Senator Hiram Bingham and passed
By the Senate receives the approval
of the House and Of the President
in the next session of Congress.
The site Of Fort Griswold was pre-
sented 10 the federal government by
Connecticut some seventy-five odd
year ago. In 1903 the federal gov
eminent by act of Congress returned
the land to Connecticut with the pro-
vision that the United States would
again become the pessessor in time
of emergency. The Bingham bill pro-
yides that the federal government re-
nounce all claims to the tract and
deed il to Connecticut by quitciaim
deed
Senator Bingham introduced hrs
bill at this time because Of the House
bill recently passed which would au-
thorize the federal government to sell
Fort Griswold and the site Of the Fort.
The bill was sent TO the House Of
Representatives following its passage
by the Senate.
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Putnam patriot., 1928-06-14
Supports Coolidge

Because he came to Washington to
support Coolidge policies and a Cool
idge administration, Senator Hiram
Bingham does not feel that he should
vote to override the presidential
veto. Senator Bingham let this fact
be known when asked why he did not
vote to override the Presidents veto
of the Bingham bill TO provide for
the elevation of army bandmasters TO
the status Of commissioned officers.
While other New Englanders re
fused to abide by the decision of their
marty chief and voted to override
the veto Of several bills, Senator
Bingham persistentiy refused to vote
against President Coolidge. When the
question of overriding the veto of
the Bingham bandmaster bill came
before the Senate. Senator Bingham
refused TO vote.
IL came to Washington TO support
Coolidge policies and a Coolidge adj
ministration." Senator Bingham said.
Several persons Of Connecticut have
communicated with me and have re-
ouested me to vote to override the
president veto Of different bills. But
| do not feel that ! can not eonscien-
tiouslv vote against the President and
thereby question his decisions"
Connecticut's senior senator, Geo
I T.. Mclean, on the other hand has al
ready voted 70 override the Presi-
dents veto Of four different measures
passed this session. On Thursday the
+ Senator voted against the President
in the veto Of the bill to provide differ
entail pay for night postal work; the
I measure 10 provide allowances to
fourth classes for rent, fuel. light and
etc; the bill 10 provide for the retire
ment Of disabled emergency officers,
and the Bingham measure that would
elevate army bandmasters 10 the rank
of commissioned officers.
New 5uns
A measure providing for the con-
struction Of three modern submarines
and three destroyer leaders, for the
passage Of which Senator Hiram Bling
ham has been working during the re-
cent session of Congress. has been
given the approval of both the Senate
and the House of Representatives
Ii is a provision contained in the sec
ond deficiency bin providing for the
appropriation Of 5000. 900 70 begin
the construction OF the submarines
and leaders authorized in 1916.
Senator Bingham is enthusiastic
over the passage Of the measure. He
is especially interested in the eonstruc-
ton of the three most modern and
fieetest submersibles.
Land Bank Loans
Federal land banks in Connecticut
closed l,564 loans amounting to S.
342,150 from the time OF organiza-
ton to March 81, according 10 a state.
ment just made public by the federal
farm loan bureau Of the treasury de-
partment
For the same period the federal
land banks in the six New England
states closed $50 loans amounting
TO S26,l23,230. Maine led with g.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
Denny Is Filler

Reginald Denny is the only mo.
ton picture actor who is a mem.
Der Of the Black Cats. an or
eanization of 10 of the most in
trepid stunt filters on the West
Coast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
GAY FARCE BY
ST. PETERS
PLAYERS

The st. Peters Players, one of
the most popular groups Of anna
teur actors in the city, have
started rehearsals on the play.
1.-The Whole Towns Talking"
farce in three acts, as announced
by Father Murphy supervisor of
the players. 1t is to he presented
on Monday and Tuesday evenings.
May 81 and %.
Those in the cast include Mary
Comfy, Margaret Tappan, Elizabeth
Dugan, Ellen Kane, Catherine
Davis, Margaret O'Connor. Edith
San Fellipo. William Bray, Francis
McGarraghy, Thomas O'Donnell
and John DUNCAN. The play is
under the direction of Alfred A.
McGarraghy. The st. Peters Play
ers orchestra, under the direction
of Justin Mccarthy, are planning
several very entertaining overture
numbers. The stage settings are
being handled by Charles Richter
and Chris San FellipO. A special
souvenir program. celebrating the
past four years activities of the
players, il being planned by a spe-
cial program committee, headed by
Preston Campbell.
The play. THE Whole Towns
Talking" Is a three act farce
comedy, most entertaining and
particularly suitable at this season
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
|WHENFEATUREIS|
|SHOWN0NSCREEN

RLALTO- Reginald Denny and
Jane Laverne in That's NY
Daddy" At 11:45. 1:40. $40, 5:35.
1885 and $40 p. ~.
Observation-Disclosures b o ne
production of "Tenderloin' with
Dolores Costello and Conrad
Nagel. At 1885. 1876, a:35. 5:35,
1885 and $40 p. m.
EARLE-Bebe Daniels in THE
Fifty.Fifty Girl" At IL, 1899,
2:49. 4:59, 7:44 and 9:55 p. m.
PALACE-Gilda Gray in sThe
Devil Dancer" At 1916. 1910,
2:15. Ais, 5:45. 7:5O and $50 p. m.
COLUMBIA-Lon CLANCY in
Laugh, Clown. Laugh" At 1890.
1912, 200. 4:0S. $50, TAT and
J:45 p. m.
FOX-Irene Rich In 1.-THE Silver
Slave" At 1880, 2:43, 4:45. sos
and 1000 p. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15

& pay, CACFCIAAlH4J WSAA
There is decided novelty in It's
action. A prologue Is followed
! by nine episode scenes intro
ducing widely varied characters
with their just as widely varied
reactions and emotiorls--a ver'i-
table cross-section Of humanity.
Every character introduced, and
few have more than a dozen
Inns at most. ii most sharply
limited in nnasterful fashion.
The prologue Introduces Matt
Denant, a gentleman and ex-
captain in the World War whose
experiences include an escape
from a German prison camp to
freedom. He is accosted in
LondOn's Hyde Park by
woman whose profession she
describes as the Oldest in the
world save for that OF the
policeman, the pursuer. He finds
her casually interesting and is
about to depart when plain
clothes man who has witnessed
the scene approaches to arrest
her. Denant interferes, blows
struck and the officer falls.
striking his head and dies. Sub
sequant action brings out con-
viction for nanslaughter and a
five year sentence to prison
farm on lonely moor for De-
nant.
The play proper details the
mans escape; first eludins the
guards on a foggy moor, he is
next found beneath the bed in
lady's chamber in a country
inn where his first assistance is
given. Disguised as a fisherman.
sportsman, he finds himself rec.
ognized by a most amiable gen.
tleman, a retired judge, but is per-
mitted to proceed. Thus are sue
cessive scenes detailed, all classes
and types being encountered on
the way until he FINALLY claims
the medieval right of sanctuary
in the vestry OF country chapel,
only to find from the rector that
such right is no longer recog-
nized. Nevertheless, the minister
decides to conceal him, but when
his pursuers invade the holy
place, Denant energies from hid
ing and surrenders. rather than
that his protector shall tell a lie.
Zone can't escape from ones
better self" is the aa-Iine of the
play and is the key to many
things that go before.
In the role of Denant,. Leslie
Howard is called upon to shout
der an extended and exceedingly
trying characterization and acquits
himself with great credit. Most of
the other of the many characters,
as has been said, are called upon
for little but do that little most
capably so that there is but
slender choice among them. Out
standing, however, was the work
of Lawrence Hanray, first as the
old gentleman who befriended
Denant and next, the sharply
cOntrasted role of the pursuing"
farmer. Henrietta Goodwin, the
woman in the park, Frieda Ines
court, the woman in the inn. and
Edith Holden and Lois HeatherIy
who conceal him in their virginia.
home. head the feminine con.
tinSent. Excellet interpretations
are also given by Alan Trotter,
Austin Trevor and Edgar Kent
AFRO,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
BILLY PHELPS
WINS AGAIN
TN MERTON

Billy Phelps, OF the National
Theater Players, faced one of his
most important first nights last
night, and came away with colors
flying.
The play was Merton of the
Movies" the Kaufman.ConnelIy
comedy from the Harry leon
Wilson novel, in which Glenn
Hunter scored rousing success.
The role of Merton demands
everything a good actor has. 1t
is a part that requires more
study than the average stock
actor can give it. Mr.. Phelps
proved last night that he is not
an average stock actor.
Handicapped by an ill-paced
start, probably due to nervous
ness, in the first act, the play
swept out of the general store
at Simsbury, Ill.,, where Merton
was clerking, and into glorious
Hollywood, whittier the movie.
mad boy made his way in order
to uplift the cinema by his act
ing.
His adventures with the strange
people of screenland and his sub
sequent great hit as low come
dian furnish an admirable vehicle
for Steve Cochran's company The
demands were too much for the
the regulars of the troupe, ana
outside help was called in
Arthur White, Maurice Joyce,
Ruth Harrison and others, all OF
whom were roundly applauded for
their fine support.
Leneta Lane surprised many OF
the old customers In the slangy
role OF Flips Montague. and
Charles Hampden laid aside his
usual careworn appearance TO De-
come the dapper super.director.
Sigmond Rosenblatt. Edward Ar.
mold ate up the simple role OF JEFF.
Baird. the Buckeye comedy kinSs
Other fine bits were introduced
by Arthur Rhodes Stanley Ridges,
Dorothy Tierney, Helen Wallace,
Adelaide Hibbard. Robert Brister,
George Smith and Robert Clear.
Charlie Squires did six good sets
for the play.
Merton OF the Movies" is well
worth your time. J. =.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15

K r
Jane Cowl. playing the prov
inces in 1.-The Road to Rome, de-
cided yesterday to make detour
and return to the Playhouse for
a limited engagement beginning
next Monday night. All the mem
bers of the original company will
come back except Philip Merivale.
who has been succeeded as Hanni-
bal by Guy Standing.
Incidentally. 1.-THE Road to
Rome" seems to have acquired
prosperity in far places. Charles
l.. Wagner's stock production,
with Alice Brady in the role be-
loved by Miss Cowl, damned a
goodly crowd into the Erlanger
Theater. Buffalo. Miss Brady's
company moves to the Temple
Theater, Rochester, this week:
the Rochester unit, headed by
Claiborne Foster and Robert
Keith, will present Willard Mack's
melodrama, THE Moose" in Buff
falo.
NllSS duy IOhCS He INOdu W
Rome" all the way to the Royal
Alexandra Theater, Toronto, to
open Mr.. Wagner's stock season
May 28. In this respect it should
be recorded that Richard Bird,
late of the defunct March
Hares," is playing the part of
Hannibafs brother, the elephant
tender.
1t is brulted this way that there
has been a change in the Shubert
producing sta If and that a new
stage director will be on top.
The story has 1t that Stanley
Logan, well known as an actor,
will become general stage director
for the Shuberts. replacing J. c.
Huffman, who has occupied that
position for quite a while.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
Little Green
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Rheumatic Agony
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often IN Five Days, Even the Ten.
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You 70 about conquering your
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
PIayWright-Actor.

St. Clair Bayfield,, who plays
three roles IN John Galswortlly's
Escape at the Belasco Theater.
made his stage debut with d
magician in Australia. Bayfield,
has written a number OF plays,
none OF them successful. but all
of them striking, as he ex.
Mains IL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
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Only Saturday mention made in these columns that
Universal proposed add singing and dialogue to the
filming of Edna Ferbers showboat and that the Mag
noa Of the play would entertain patrons by singing
a couple of songs.
Mr. Forenz zegfed who the stage rights to snow
boat stupendousy rich theatrical property, insists
mon being heard that question Mr. Negfeld speakng
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
Tiny Leading Lady

The youngest leading lady that
ever played with Reginald Denny
appears in That's My Daddy"
which is being screened at the
Rialto this week. Denny really
has three leading ladies-Jane La
VernO. the five-year.old child mar.
vel; Barbara Kent and Lillian
Rich.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
Two Wanpas Stars

Two Wampas stars are sup.
porting Reginald Denny in his
latest picture. That's My Daddy"
which Is the current feature at
the Rialto. Barbara Kent is g.
Wampas star of the class Of 1927
and Lillian Rich of 1924.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-05-15
Howard Stars
In Galsuorthy Play

With the local theatrical fast dwindlng over inc
horizon Washington privileged to witness one OF the out
standing Offerings of the year at the ms
week IN John Galsworthys noted Escape 1t is highly
inrospecye study of human motives presented IN most
engaging fashion and well be appraised as an excellent
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06
STUDENTS FORM
VIGILANCE COM.

Las Vegas high school students
inaugurated a new departure In
their school life yesterday with the
formation Of a Vigilance Commit
tee. At yesterdays Student Body
meeting members of the commit
Tee, which has just been appoint
ed by Jimmie Down, Student Body
president, took office. Each mem
Der made aspeech pledging his
best efforts TO carrying on the
work Of the committee.
The idea wa soriginated by
Jimmie Down and Angus Hicks
last spring, but 1t was too near
the end of the school year TO put
it into effect. With his assump-
ton Of the office Of president of
the Student Body, Jimmie has
been given the opportunity Of
carrying out his pet Idea.
Members Of the committee are
chosen from the faculty and from
high school classes, there being
three faculty members, three
members from the senior class,
three members from the junior
class and two each from the
sophomore and freshman classes.
Members were appointed by
President Down, and are as fol-
lows:
Faculty members: Mrs Dobesh.
and Messers. Brindley and Newton.
Senior class: Nancy Craig, Ivan
DeSonne, Elmer Shull.
Junior class: Angus Hicks, Ben
Sheahan, Jean Quaid.
Sophomore class: Maize Martin,
Jack Pembroke.
Freshman class: Clyde Kay and
Helen Miller.
he President Of theT Student
Body Is an eX-officio member. FL
mer Shull was chosen captain Of
the committee.
The aim Of the committee is
% to take care Of building and
grounds, and all school property
in general; 90 maintain quiet
and order in study hall and home
rooms: 80 to eliminate tardiness
and the cutting of classes.
AS a suggestion from the stu
dents themselves, the idea IS wor-
thy Of commendation. and the
enthusiasm with which it has
been received is a fair indication
that the student body as whole
will back the atttee to the
limit.
In that event watermelon "bus-
ters". and other infractiors Of re-
gulations should watch their steps.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06

The Republican invader Of De-
mocracy'c ancient stronghold ex-
planned his views on farm relief,
prohibition and other platform de-
clarations. He made no reference
to the religious questions that are
stirring southern states. but he
did appeal for fair play and good
sporttmanship in the campaign.
I'VE prove ourselves worthy of
self-government," he said, "and
worthy of confidence as officials in
proportion as we keep these con-
tests free from abuse, free from
misrepresentation and free from
words and acts that carry regret.
In a contest like this there is
no place for personal bitterness.
A great attribute of our political
life has been the spirit of fair
play with which our presidential
contests have been waged in for
mer years and the sportSmanlike
spirit in which we have accepted
the result"
Hoover confined his prohibition
5JdGeIIltllJ " q SA1A5AC pelA o5A 0PAA
in which he said:
"The purpose of the eighteenth
amendment is to protect the Am
erican home. A sacred obligation
is imposed upon the President to
secure its honest enforcement and
to eliminate the abuses which have
grown up about it; I wish it to
succeed"
Adverting to his plan for farm
relief the candidate decared that
no such far reaching and speci-
fic proposal has ever been made
by a political party on behalf of
any industry in our history" He
added that lit marks our desire
for establishment of farmers
stability and at the same time
maintains his independence and
individuality"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06
FESTIVITIES OF
EASTERN STAR

Southgate Chapter No. 18, Order
Of the Eastern Star, enjoyed a
round Of festivities which we're
brought to an end Thursday even
ing with the formal visitation of
the Worthy Grand Matron, Mrs.
Frances Friedhoff, to the chapter.
This meeting was prefaced by q
splendid banquet served at the
Union Pacific dining room. The
decorations were under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Bartell and we're un-
usually beautiful The room was
bright with festoons of autumn
leaves and japanese lanterns and
the tables we're lovely with bowls
Of dahlias and the soft lights of
candles In the Star colors.
Mrs. Frank Newlin, Worthy
Matron Of the Chapter, made a
delightful presiding officer and in
troduced the honor guest who
made a very happy response.
A catchy musical program was
given by Mr.. Corey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Olive and Larry Bates.
Later the members and visi-
tors met at the Chapter room
where the work of the order
was exemplified in a most credi-
table manner.
Addresses were made by Mrs.
Frances Friedhoff, Worthy Grand
Matron, Mrs. Hattie May Delkin,
Past Worthy Grand Matron of
Georgia and Mrs. Eva Gibson,
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06
FIRST MEETING
MESQUITE CLUB

The first meeting Of the Mes
quite Club for the season 1928
1929 was held Friday in the re-
creation hall of the NJ. E. Church.
A delicious luncheon was served
bv the Ladies Aid. The tables
we're lovely with fall flowers and
favors in the club colors. Mrs.
Chas. Dimock, the chairman OF
the day. welcomed the guests and
introduced Mrs. c. c. Boyer, the
retiring president as toastmistress
Mrs. Boyer spoke of the need OF
cooperation of the members In
the various lines Of work to be
undertaken the coming year and
introduced the new president, Mrs,
Frank DeVinney. who in turn
made a very gracious talk.
The new officers and directors
were officially presented to the
club and the new members were
also introduced.
A delightful program OF music
was given. Miss Fern Thomas
gave three vocal numebrs accom-
panied on the piano by Mrs. Lar
son and Mrs. Roscoe Thomas gave
three violin numebrS, She was
accompanied by Mrs. Roy w
Martin.
Year books were distributed by
Mrs. w. G. Fulton. vice-president
and chairman of the program
committee, who made Shori
talk on the years program.
New members present at yes
terday's luncheon were Mesdame'
Begley, Burkhart. Down. Grant
( Lee. Lauritzen, Sloan and MISS
| Amy Hanson.
The committee in charge o.
! the luncheon were Mrs. Chas
/ Dimock. Mrs. w. N. Schuyler anc
Mrs. H. S. Baldwin.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06
GLENDALE MAN
COMES TO VEGAS

Rev. G. S. Reynolds. who was
assistant pastor of the First Meth
odist Church of Glendale, Cal,
has been assigned to Las Vegas
and will preach his first sermon
in Las Vegas Sunday, october
IA.
Rev. M. K. Stone, who has been
assigned to the church at Calex-
leo, Cal, will preach tomorrow
and will leave for his new charge
Monday next.
Rev. Reynolds is a young man,
married and is rated as one of
the promising preachers Of the
southwest. The district superin-
tendent has spared nothing in
his efforts to get the best possible
for Las Vegas and the community
is fortunate in having Mr.. Rey-
nolds come.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-10-06
SOCIETY.

Several members of South
Gate chapter escorted Mrs. Fried
hoff and Mrs. Kornleyer to Black
Canyon Thursday morning where
they enjoyed a delightful break
fast.
Mrs. F. R. Mildren entertained
the members of her bridge club
Wednesday afternoon at luncheon
Prizes were won by Mrs. w. N
Schuyler and Mrs. w. E. Ferron
Miss Morstedt entertained a few
friends Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. L. r. Hike.
Tuesday evening Mrs F. A. Glib
son, one of the officers OF the
Grand Chapter, and Mrs. E. F
Dawson, Associate Matron OF
South Gate Chapter, entertained
with a prettn yappointed dinner
in one of the parlorS of the M. e
Church, the dinner being served
by the Ladies Aid.
The large table was exquisite II
its decorations of roses and Stal
colors. FavorS were cunningly dreS-
sed dolls. Mrs. Friedhof talked en-
tertainingly of her trip to Paris
with the American Legion.
Present, besides the honor gues'
and hoStesSes were Past Granc