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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
SCreenahties

There's always something. Take
the case of Sid Bartlett. Sid is
"a prodigy of Sophie Tucker and
@e'crones a mean tune. He sang
before the Mike" for a producer
es'tother day. The producer listened
Ito the play back" and shook
dubious head: You sound an
awful lot like AL Jolson," he
,9criticized. Ken Maynard, cow
hoy screen-ite, always wears a
white beaver hat with a four
s,and a half inch brim and a six
.+and a half inch crown. Expan-
.4.sion is not permitted as the hat
fits snug. Forthcoming typo
graphical error: 1.-THE Great Gar
~bo." with Erich Won Stroheim.
r,Anita Stewart and her fiance,
George Converse, have returned
to town from several months per-
.4sonal experimenting. Polly Moran
hitting the sunset boolvard trail
Ito Fannie Brice's house. Who
scracked the yarn about the guy
who asked flicker redsl1in:
s''Are you an Indian?" and the
flicker redskin replied: "FooI
gbluddedr' Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
sSchildkraut have trekked to San
francisco. Joseph is taking a
bow with 'Show Boat"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
Film Press Agent

: Jack Oakie, Paramount's sure
Cure for the blues, the laxative
aex-vaudeville song and dance
Specialist who has been cast in
Specifically every Paramount pic
'sture since he was signed to con.
tract, plays the part of press
agent in the all-talking picture,
eThe Man I Love-" featuring
Richard Arlen and Mary Brian,
which is now playing at the Earle
aTheater.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
OutWits Audience

''Never Outwit your audience"
was once a standing rule for
picture directors. "In the Studio
Murder Mystery" now playing at
Loew's Columbia, Frank Tuttue,
the director has no scrupIes about
that and outwits most of them
the full length of the picture.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
RawIinsOn, Acrobat

= Herbert tRawlinson proved his
physical fitness the other evening
swhen he gracefully and easily
climbed the tape to the trapzee
sbacl. stage at Loew's Palace.
Sound easy. but rather diff
cult feat as some will tell YOU,
put that's another story. Particu-
Jars on request from Frank
Shorty in charge of projection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17

rected by William WelIman and
Arlen .endows it with the best
acting he has yet given the
screen. For those who like fight
pictures it can be recommended
without reservation since the
cauliflower industry is cameraed
in authentic fashion, even to
actual inserted shots of a ca
pacity house at Madison Square
Garden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17

nave IL he didn't have the AdVer.
tised thousand? And gracious,
think of the number OF cheeks
"he can turn to be slapped.
Is u
Denial
= Lilyan Tashman was accused
TO her face on Norma Talmadge's
Tin Pan Alley Get OF having
hollow leg. Lilyan, of course,
denied the accusation.
It started when Lilyan observed
several electricians munching
4. sandwiches and sighed dolorously:
sssI'm starving"
Il "Lilyan can eat more than any
thnman 1 know" asserted a by
stander.
y She does" emphasized another.
Twas then Louise Keaton,
Busters younger sister and Norma
Talmadge's stand-in for the click,
accused "Lilyan must have hol.
low leg"
-. Miss Tashman thereupon con-
tended that food agreed with her.
It never mutinied by disrupting
Jumps of avoirdupoise on anaton-
ical sections happier without them.
vowed she was so empty she
didn't know whether she had
O. backache or tummy ache.
which is melancholy situation
for a lady, forsooth.
No Use
With Hollywood ilulled into
-yawns and drowsiness by a too
sr beamy sun, flicker activities
appear to 54be slightly dribby. [
asked Alice White what she was
doing.
Nothing" shrugged Miss White.
I'm between pictures"
Are you behaving yourself?"
"Oh, yes, I'm just having photo
graphs made"
You see how difficult life
can be?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
DripDings

Il They do be chucklin' hereabouts
zss;over the report that the Moran
land Mack talky for Famous
players, why Bring That Up?"
siwent East to the company's sales
convention minus credit titles.
,~Reasons: Charlie Mack is said
e'to have insisted he be given
ssecreen credit for the comedy
escenes. Result: An impasse.
Result 2: No completed credit
titles vet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
Sport Note

j. Corinne Griffith is treating her
friends ito glimpse of a combi-
: nation tennis, bathing, and beach
s-outfit of hand-woven white
salnaterial. She carted it, back
s-Erom Paris. A. smart pleated skirt
lean be shed by freeing one but
-ston. Corinne is then revealed in
nifty white trunks. The boyish
skirt and trunks are all in one
piece and Corinne is ready for
....her plunge straight from the
tennis court with the skirt con-
'aNerted into a beach cape. (Stay
with mel. A large cretonne sport
spocket-book carried with the out
fit contains vanity equipment,
land a folding flowered sunshade.
She may loll on the beach after
..shRr swim. Verify, that fashion
-con1bine smacks of stitched
~ --~~
= I'm all seriousness, the follow
ling item: "A total of 27,116
miles was traversed by 'hell's
angels airplanes in filming the
sesky action of this 100000 avia-
@tion picture" How can one still
,sbelieve in short cuts?
% Apropos of "Helrs Angels q
local boy reckoned that the in
ssvasion Of Actors Equity into the
films might actually stop produc-
-tion on this celluloider.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-06-17
GRIFFITH GIRL
AN EYEFULON
THE BEACH
DIV nOROTHY HERZOG

BY DOROTHY HERZOG
copyright, 1899. Premier syndicats)
HOLLYWOOD, June l7.-How
many faces would Lon Clancy
have IL he didn't have the adver-
tised thousand? And gracious,
think Of the number of cheeks
'.he can turn to be slapped.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Arrested in This City
 For S0uthingtOn Robbery

Bruno Watson, assistant cook at the state hospital at Middletown. and Kinder Baird of Court street. Middletown. were turned over to the Southington police today to be ar raigned in town court this afternoon for robbery. They were arrested about 4 o'clock yesterday morning on South Main street by Officer Peter Skierkowski and the night man at gasoline station operated by Joseph r. Francis in the Marion district of Southington identified them at local headquarters as has- ing held him up about 2:30 yester- day morning and stealing about S6.
 Baird and Matson denied the charge, as did Herman krenZ of Middletown. who was driving the car when the arrests were made. krenz was fined in local police court today on the charge of driving an automobile while under the inf'u- ence of liquor. On orders of the Southington police. krenz was dis charged from custody after paying his fine here.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
STOCK SLUMP FELT
 IN BOND TRADING
ConVsrdhes Regain. Ground When Call Money Remains Low

New York. May 13 tP-The wave
 of selling that swept over the stock
 market at the opening today. also
 was felt in bonds listed on the ex-
 change. tonvertibles as group
 slumped with stocks but rallied little on the posting of 7.per cent
 renewal rate for call loans. stand
 ard investment issues were dull,
 with prices resuming an irregularly
 lower trend.
 The advance of Missouri Pacific
 stock to a new high brough, about a
 burst of activity in the recently list- ed convertible 5 las. After sagging
 with the rest of the stock feature
 issues in the early trading, the
 Missouri Pacific dcbcntures, when
 are convertible into the roads cnn- ! mon stock. led the rally with rise into new high ground 5. 10?. Activity il -flleshary Corporation convertible !s followed the IistlEk ct an additional s225 5,0oo.ooo issue of tonve-tibles, which wer. offered .,. day at par. Traded on a when is- sued basis. The initial transa ctions in the new issue came cut on the tape at a fraction above par. The old issue. which had been selling above 101. dropped back a point to the level of the new debenturas. American l. c. Chemical 5lss American Telephone 4i2s. Interna- tionai Telephone 4ns and other popular convertibles yielded frac- tionally on selling movement. h.
 ternational Cement 5x ran up a point at the opening but lost their gain later.
 French Republic 7s continued to l feature the foreign list Firming on 1 a large turnover. United States government obligations were irregn- lar but maintained a steady uniar- tone in face of a little easier mono y market.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Mills and Hjerpe Ready
 For Reports to Plumbers

New Britain men will have lm- portant roles in the 39th annual convention Of the Master Plumbers association of Connecticut, which opens tomorrow at Stamford, with headquarters in the auditorium of the Stamford Gas and Electric Co. Anson A. Mills of this city. state prestdent, will he in the chair. and (. A. Hjerpe xill read his report as state secretary.
 On committees which will present report. are the following local plumbers: William R. Fenn. resolu- tiona: Claude J. Leroux, legislative; |; A. E. Weiant, apprenticeship. Olaf A. Peterson, plumbing inspector and former state president, will be prer- rnt as an honorary member and guest of the state association.
 Ranquets. q dance. tours of in- spection Of public buildings and Stamford industries. and an exhibit are high points in the two-lay pro- gram for the meeting.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Names Five Defendants
 In Foreclosure Suit

Nicholas I.araia of Newington has brought an action in the court Of common pleas against Victor 'i'ria. Herbert Y. Camp and Meyer Zin- man. trustees. Racklilfe Bros, Inc, and Paul Zehler. to foreclose on a mortgage on property in Ncwington. also for judgment and possession of the premises. Attorney John J. Casale issued the writ. which is re- able the first Tuesday in June.
 Laraia. it is alleged. loaned Tra 2e.000 on September 20. 1928. talk ing the latter's promissory note se- cured by a mortgage. The note re- mains unpaid. Messrs. Camp and Zinman claim 10 have mortgages of $:,500 and $500 on the property. the amounts Of which the plaintiff dis putes. Racklife Bros. Inc. have a mechanics lien for $179.5a and Zeh- Ter has an attachment for $500 on the premises.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Real Estate News
Warranty

Warranty E. o. Kilbourne to Catherine Pu- los, Amherst street.
 Mortimer H. and H. V. Camp 10 Martin Matlesa, ct ux. Eddy-Giover boulevard.
 Mortgage Carl T, Larson, ct ux. to Savings Bank of New Britain, $400. Andrews street.
 Charles P. Winchell to l.. B. Barnes, adm. 1900. Canal. Joseph Arbour. ct al.. to Farm ington Savings bank, $15,O00, Whit ing street.
 Margaret M. Malone, ct als., to Savings Bank of New Britain. $5,5oO Wallace street.
 Estate of F. 0. kasperson to Saw ings Bank of New Britain. $S,o0", Hart street.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Brain Hemorrhage Fatal
 To Hartford Ave. CObblel

While al work in his shoe repair shop which he conducts at his home, 260 Hartford avenue, Louis Perrat- ia. 49 years old. was stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday and was taken 10 the hospital immedi- ately. He died there at 3:3o o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 Dr. Joseph r. Matteis was sum- moned and ordered the man re- moved to the hospital. Dr. John purney. deputy medical examiner. was called and gave Laraia <, Sag arino Co. permission to prepare the remains for buial..
 Surviving Mr. perratta are his wife, Mrs. Louise Perratta and two sons, Anthony and Carmen. ' Funeral services will be held to- morrow morning at ? o'clock at St, Marys church. Burial will be in st. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
PAGE THE FRINGE
 ROLES ASSIGNED
Grlcs H.al,h,n md August
 Htisler in Principal Parts

Mias Grace Hanrahan and August Heisler have bsen selected 10 por- tray the leading roles in the pro- ductien Page the Prince" to be given at the Tabs hall on Main street under the auspices of the Y. < M. T. A. | B. society on May ee and ses. Mtss Hanrahan will assume the role of Ottilie. q princess Of Condo liyia. and Mr. Heisler will act at ,. Prince Edward. her brother. { c. D. Pearson, director from the Rogers Co. of Ohio, has been busily Z engaged all week in selecting the various members of the cast and in arranging the chorusei which will be used in the play. Approximately 7b young men and women will be re- auired for the various phases of the production and preliminary rehear- sals brand the production as one of : the best to be seen helh
 Page the Prince" is described as n highly romantic comedy. The scenes are laid in the Cafe Little Condolivia in New York and in the mythical country Of that name sup posedly situated somewhere along ,the Rhine river. The prince and princess are incorporating in this country, the princess as an enter- tainer and the prince as | college student. The entanglements present some highly amusing situations while the musical numbers are spir- ited and entertaining.
 George Scheyd, chairman. and William J. Humsson, treasurer of the committee. are handling the bns- inesa arrangements and they will put through an active campaign to raise funds for the Y. M. T. A. & B. so- ciety.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
MaN Street Briefs

Directors of Loft. Inc. have voted 10 increase the company's capital stock from 650.00 shares to ,50O.- GOO shares and to offer rights for the new stock on g share for share nasis.
 Stocks of finished copper at North anu South American refineFies d, the end of April totalied 57,4S4 tons. compared with 52,96S tons at the end of March, and 7ee,ss3 tons at the end of April. 1928. Production of re- fined last month totalled l6i.2S5 against l63. .56l in March, and 1e.,- SPA in April of last year. ship ments aggregated l56..59 short tons, against to5,906 in March and 1S7,- .23 in April. 1928.
 Phillips Petroleum Co. is consid- ering introducing Phillips "66" gas- oilne on the Atlantic seaboard, it was learned today. Plans now being discussed call for construction of a 25.0O0 barrel refinery on the gulf with terminals at Baltimore, Phila- delphia, New York. Boston and at some point in Connecticut, together with the purchase or construction of several tankers.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Birth Record

\ son was born Saturday night at New Britain General hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Temple ot s32 Church street.
 A son was born at New Britain General hospital yesterday to M". and Mrs. Thomas Sanders of s"s East Main street.
 4 daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mir. and Mrs. Jack Schupack of l12 Glen street
 A daughter was born at New Brit ain General hospital today to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lang of lla Sefton Drive.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
MOTORCYCLE POLICEMEN

Chief w, C. Hart of the police de- pertinent announced today that the new motorcycles will be put in serv- ice Wednesday Officers w. F. Hayes, w. S: Strolls, David Doty and Alfred Tanguay will ride from a.. m. to 1 p. m. and Officers Clarence kumm, Thomas Blanchette. William .ODay and Louis E, Harper from , p. m. to midnight
 Officers Strolls and Harper had the new mac chimes out on. the road today, trying them out. On wet days. the motorcycles will be re- placed by automobiles for safety.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
GLENNA COLLETT
 WINS HER MATCH
(Continued from First Page)

(COntlnued rom FlfSt Pa8C) United States has sent over to Great Britain.
 Playing confidently, Miss Collect eliminated Miss White by winning the 18th, 14th and 18th holes in succession. The British girls down. fall really began at the 18th. Trail ing two down, Miss White drove her second at the 18th into gorse and failed to dislodge it with her third. Then she picked up. Miss Collett then took the 14th with a six to the English girls seven and ended the match at the 18th with four to Miss Whites five.
 Enid Wilson. 20 year old English champion. won her first round match from Joy Vim, three and two.
 Miss Marion Rollins, former wom-' ems golf champion Of the United States, won her first round match in the British women's championship by defeating Mrs. R. V. F'inlay, Ave up and three to play. ' .r'
 Mrs. F.sJ. Mulaueen. Toronto. Canada. won from Mrs. Lewis Smith, one up.
 Mrs. Temple Dobell. former cham pion, won from Mrs George Coats. Ayrshire champion, at the 18th hole.
 Miss Leslie Brown. young English girl from the Wimbledon club, de- feated Miss Janet Jackson, many times Irish champion, seven up and six to play This result with Miss Turpie's defeat was surprise of the morning play.
 Miss Joyce Wethered defeated Miss Phyllis Lobbett, six up and five to play.
 Miss Wethered played sensational golf to win her first match. She had three 3s on the first nine holes and reached the turn in 37 strokes. She played the four holes of the second nine 4-3-4-5. even fo,rs. and had a card for the days play, one over fours for 13 holes.
 Mrs Kenneth Morrce's defeat Of Miss F.. F.. Helme, six up and five 10 play. was regarded as an upset Mrs. Alex Gold won from Miss Dix Perkins, six up and five to play.
 The entry of Mrs. F. A. Gnggen- helm, New York. was scratched so Miss D. I. Clark advanced to the second round by default.
 Gertrude Roothby. Of Rochester N. Y., had walko>er into the sec ond round, her scheduled opponent. Mrs. Clifford kHson having scratch ed.
 Tomorrow morning at 10:13 Miss Co1lett will play her second match. Her opponent will be Miss Phyllis Bayliss. a young player from the Camberly Heath club, near London. Miss Bayliss has had comparatively little tournament experience.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
CANTON PURCHASES
 PEACE FROM REBELS
Chinese City AgreS to Buy oll
 Kvangsi Troops

Canton, China, May 13 R-Can- ton and the surrounding province of kwanxtung have purchased peace from invading kwangiites. but at | heavy price.
 With three large armies approach ing the southern Chinese metropolis from each of its three landward sides capture seemed imminent, and, with footing and rapine as an alternative, the Kwangsi chieftains were able to dictate their terms.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
HIGH MONEY RUMOR l CAUSES WEAKNESS
Stock Market Saes Under Fears
 0i Discount Rate Raise

NeW York. May 13 R-Disre- garding the reduction in the renew al rate of call money from 10 to : per cent, the stock market develop ed weakness today as persistent ru- mors of an increase in federal ,s serve discount rates spread throus h the financial district. Wall street appears convinced that the heavy stock and bond financing of the last few weeks is bound to be re- flected in a subst ntial increase in brokers loans, which may force an increase in the ban4 rate.
 Although call money renewed al [. funds were available in the "out- side market" as low as 6. This gave rise to unconfirmed rum0rs that fresh funds temporarily were being supplied to the market to facilitate distribution of stocks. Some Of the large commission houses advised their customers that selling was of an excellent character and prob- ably represented real liquidation. lu' HioIlSy dHu uAuhSIe dCctpt- ance rates held firm.
 Rails enjoyed a temporary period of strength under the leadership of Boston & Maine. which rallied 1 points on the pros ct of a resump- tion of dividends ks year.
 Motor. aviatiohvand radio issues were among the hardest hit. Chrys- Ter tumbled nearly 6 points to S1 IA. the lowest price since last sum- mer: Packard dropped , points and several others point or two.
 New low prices for the year were recorded by Anaconda tnewl. Amer ican Agricultural Chemical prefer red, Penick X Ford and Gotham, Silk Hosiery.
 THE MARKET AT 2:3O r. NJ.
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New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
CONVENTION OF K. OF C.
About 7OO Delegates al Danl.lry Tor Three Days Meeting Which
 Opened Yesterday

Danbury. May Is Rl-Delegates from various parts of the state are here today attending the three days 36th annual state convention of the Knights of Columbus. More than 700 delegates and visitors attended the exemplification of the third de- gree on a large class of cadets which featured the opening days program yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
HOUSE. MAY REFUSE | SENATE FARM BILL
Leaders Intend to Insist On Con.
 stitudonll Rights

Washington. May IS R>-Holding the export debenture plan of farm relief constitutes revenue legislation and under the constitution therefore should originate in the house, repub- lican house leaders today decided to move to refuse to accept the senat Q farm measure after its approval by that body.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
DETECTIVES CAR DAMAGED

A sedan owned by Detective Ser geant w. r. McCue and driven by his daughter. Miss Mary McCue, of 4s Lincoln street. was stopped be- hind a trolley car in front Of 511 Main street about S:55 yesterday morning and as the trolley car was about to start it rolled backwards slightly. being 6n a slight incline. ard the front left fender was damaged. Officer Patrick Meehan reported no cause for police action.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
FIVE WEEKEND DEATHS

New Haven, May 13 R-Five deaths were reported over the week. end, two due to automobile fatali- ties. one to suicide. one staying, and snother from . possible accident. Several persons had narrow escapes from injury As their automobiles ekidded or collided.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13

The newest of series of fire murders in the east has been laid to Mrs. Anna Merrill Wech, 26 who arrested and charged with murder after the charred headess torso of 75 year-od Ehu Turner had been found in the smouldeng ruins of his farm home at Hartford Me- Turner, inset is al legged to have been the father of the emontod baby with which the accused shown above Mrs Wech admitted being in Turner's house on the night burned but denied having murdered the aged farmer being responsible for
 the fire.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Public Utilities Stocks
FAIL TO MAKE GRADE.

Annapolis, Md. May 13 N1Re- suits of examinations for entrance to the United States naval academy. an- nounced today, showed that neither Of tho negro youths nominated by Congressman Oscar Depriest of Chl- caeo. would be among the entrants in June Of the class of 1883.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
Former President
 Interested in Hymn

Northampton, Mass. May 13 NIP) -Observing Mothers Day. Mrs. Cal vim Coolidge carried flowers yester- day to the bedside of her mother. Mrs. Lemira Goodhue. so. who has been confined to Cooley Dickinson hospital more than IT months. She was accompanied by the former president.
 Earlier in the day. Mir. and Mrs. Coolidge had attended services at Edwards Congregational church. One of the hymns sung had been written especially for the Mothers Day exercises. Mir. Coolidge never joins in the assembly singing. but he put on his tortoise shell specta- cles and read the hymn with interest while it was being sung.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13

Aviation stocks were generally depressed. Auburn Auto was par ticularly weak, losing about 9 points. Rubberoid was an outstand- . ing strong spot among the indus trials moving up over points. Aluminium Co. jumped nearly IS points in small turnover.
 The oils generally turned heavy. with the exception Of Gulf which climbed about points.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
City Advertisement
REMAINING OF BRADY AxE1u,

REMAINING OF BRADY AEE16CE
 Notice is hereby eiven int hearing will be held befere tAe City Elan Commission. City Of N8N Brit ain. Room 2Os. City Hall at J. m. daylight time. Friday, May lJth. 1929. relative to the re-nagta6 cf street from Brady Avenue to Tyler Street.
 All persons interested are rcQuest- cd to be present at said hearan0, If they zee cause. and be heard fa re- lation to above.
 CITY PLAN COMMISSION. Philip 4. Merian. 0eef6t1fy.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-13
SECRETARY OF WAR CAREFUL OF ANSWER
Tells Massachusetts Water Board u May Take Some Water From
 COnhecticut But

Washington, May 13 UP)-Sec- retary of War Good has informed ply commission of Boston that limit ed amounts of water could be appro- priated from the Connecticut river basin without substantially diminish ing the navigability of the river, the department announced today.