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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
AT THE EMBASSY

Every person who attended the opening of Murder on the Roof V Columbia's all-talking mystery thrill Ter of New York night life, which began it's run at the Embassy the ater today, had his share of uneN- pected thrills. This is the finest mys- tery brought to the screen to date. Dorothy Revier, Raymond Hatton. Margaret Livingston, David Newell and Paul Forecast play the leading roles.
 Joe Carozzo, owner of the Cor sair's Night Club, bad man of the film, orders his lawyer, Anthony Sommers, to negotiate for the pur- chase of a famous jewel owned by Larllin, an interruptions character Sommers and Larllin meet in Car | ozzo's penthouse in back ot the cabaret to negotiate the deal. Sud denly there is d scream. lnvestlga-
 tion proves that Larkin has been
 murdered Sommers, a courtly. dis tinguished gentleman. brought 10 his | low estate by drink, is railroaded to ] prison. Molly. Sommer's daughter
 deliberately ensnares the affections
 of Carozzo to get enough evidence from him to clear her father. Ho" the solution is eventually reached Is
 too good to betray. It is enough to
 say that the developments and so- | lution is logical entertaining and eminently satisfactory.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Avery Refuses Writ
 On Award of Contract

Bridgeport, April 10 P-Judge Christopher l.. Avery in superior court today dismissed an application for an injunction to restrain Mayor Edward T. Buckingham and Direc- tor of Public Works John McGuiu- ness for awarding street repair work Of the city to the firm of Silliman & Godfrey company.
 In dismissing the writ, sought by Attorney James c. Shannon in be- half of George E. Clarke, a taxpay- CT and citizen, the judge declare that ''the courts of this state are not undertaking to dictate to the city government how to run their af- fairs as long as there is no infrac- ton of the laws.'
 The petition for the injunction charged that the awarding of the work was in evasion of city ordi- nance that makes mandatory that competitive bidding be required.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
GOOD SHOW. AT STRAND

When "They Learned About Women" the new Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer all-talking picture starring Van and Schenck, opened today for three days at the Strand thcater, there was considerable speculation as to what these two vaudeville and revue entertainers, heretofore linn tied to song and dance routincs, would do when it came to playing straight acting roles. However, the picture was not third unreeled be- fore it became obvious that the two versatile performers were just as much at home on the screen as they had been doing a buck and wing on the stage of the Palace thcatcr in New York.
 The story involves two baseball players. who spend their winters in vaudeville and who unfortunately both love the same girl, Mary, played by Bessie Love. Mary has decided to marry Jack (Joe SchenCll). when the latter falls for the wiles of a gold-digging chorus girl (Mary Doran), and leaves her flat. Broken hearted. she turns for comfort to Jerry Gus Nan), when the disillusoncd Jack returns and gets things all muddled up again. At the eve of World Series baseball game. the difficulties come to q eli max but everything is smoothed out in the end and everybody sings the song hit of the picture, There Will Never Be Another Nary
 The vaudeville program will offer five entertaining offerings win Ger bers Gaieties in New Ideas In Song and Dance; Selina's Circus in a novel offering; Hayden, Napkins and Hayden in Three Minds. One Thought; Jock Mckay, Scottish Ambassador of Mirth," and Barbicr Sims Co. in Patsy
 Beginning Sunday for four days the Strand will offer William Powell as Philo Vance in the newest of $. s. Van Dine's thrillcrs, The Benson Murder Case"
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
AMERICAN CONSUL { URdES EVACUATION
Warns Missionaries to Leave LinChoW and ShinCh0W

Shanghai, April 10 LP-Reports that American Consul Jenkins of Canton had warned Americans at Linchow and Shiuchow, K,wangtung, to evacuate as the result of banditry were received here today.
 Most of the Americans in the two cities are missionaries. The report was received with surprise at the head offices here of the missions concerned. The local missionaries said they had not been informed of the warning and believed it to be merely precautionary and not indi- eating an emergency. Queries to Canton have not yet been answered.
 George Trull of New York. sec retary of the American Presbyterian mission, arrived from Canton this morning however, and said when he left there Monday fighting was in progress in northern Kwangtung province between Reds and provin- cial troops. The hostilities, he said, involved the neighborhood of cities named in the warning but that at the time foreigners were not con- sidering evacuation.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

through the tyranny of the political masters at the capital?'
 Accept Liquor Challenge
 Both the Anti Saloon league of H. linois and the Women's Christian Temperance Union accepted the prohibition issue. The latter organ ization termed Lewis ''unalterably wet" and Mrs. Mccormick "unalter- ably dry"
 Should Lewis carry Illinois," the w. c. T. U. statement read. it is reasonable to believe him a strong possibility for the democratic presi- dential nomination-provided the democrats are still foolish enough to nominate d wet
 Aside from prohibition, the Mo- vember election will terminate one of the most unusual political cycles in the nations history. In 1918, Medill Mccormick de- feated Lewis for reelection to the senate; in the 1924 primary. Deneen defeated Mccormick; in Tuesday, 5 primary, Mccormick widow tri- | umphed over Deneen; in the fall election, Mccormick widow faces the man her husband defeated in | 1918.
 In that election-which sent a republican majority back to con- gress-McCormick defeated Lewis by only 5O,O00 votes
 Lewis, a native of Virginia who 1 was first elected to congress from Washington in 1897. was wounded in France during the World War. At, Chateau Thierry, while observ- ing the movement of supplies, he was struck b. bit of shrapnel. He declined decoration from King AL bert of Belgium because, as he said, an American senator could not ac- cept such an honor.
 Refused to Run in 1920
 He declined to run for the sen- race for governor, unsuccessfully. Since 1896, when he was the fav- orite son candidate of Washington | for the vice presidential nomination, Lewis has been active in party con- ventions. In congress. his first inn portant act was to offer the resolu- ton for the recognition of Cuban independence.
 Mrs. Mccormick first gained poli- tical renown in sweeping the state as congressman at large candi- date two years ago. She is now one of the eight women in tho house of representatives.
 She said her first political ven- ture was in 1896, when as secre- tary to her father, she toured the country in President Mckinley's second campaign.
 She overwhelmed the Deneer forces with the support of Mayo Thompson's city hall machine, oust. ed from political control by Deneer in the 1928 primary.
 AS to Deneen, his only statement outside of a message to his support CTS and the ,congratulatory note te Mrs. Mccormick was brief.
 T am still in politics." he tolt neWspapermen.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
GRAND THEATER, HARTFORD

When Social Maids brings to q close its engagement at the Grand theater in Hartford Saturday night it will also mark the end of the bur rlesque season in this vicinity. Every effort has been made by the man. agement of the popular laugh hub to make this weeks attraction one that will be long remembered and if one may judge by the hearty laugh ter and tumultuous applause that has greeted this weeks offering these ef- forts have not been in vain. Minnie Fitzgerald is the featured feminine p,ayer with Social Maids and she is supported by a rollicking crew Of favorite burlesquers. As added at fractions Dr. Sierack and his miracle N.Ray with Isabelle Van who comes to the Grand direct from the Colun- . bia theater in New York, form fine supplementing program. The show IS exceptionally worth while and rates 8. capacity house at every perform alCe.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Mexican Bandit Ndnapers Kind
 m To Captive Who Taught Poker

San Angelo, Tex, April 10 R>- Although J. E. Bristow, San Angelo oil and mining operator was held for ransom for nearly a month be- fore he was freed by Mexican baf- dits, the kidnapers showed him every consideration, gave him the best of their food. aand promised protection if he returntd to the vi cinity to operate his mineral pro- perties,
 Details of Bristow's imprisonment in mountain fastness of western Mexico, and of his subsequent re- lease after his son, Gordon Obie Bristow, paid a ransom, were print ed today in the San Angelo Morning Times.
 Released Yesterday
 The mine operator was released yesterday near Ahuacatlan, Nayarit. After payment of s1,500 ransom Bristow was placed astride a donkey and escorted by a metsenger to the village where his son and other members of the rescue party were waiting. .
 In return for their friendliness, Bristow said he taught the bandits how to play poker.
 On several occasions when his captors got drunk his life was in danger but each time he was pro- tected by the chieftain. Cruz Del aado. During his entire captivity Rristow said he slept at Delgade' s eide.
 When ransom negotiations were ended his captors celebrated with a party. Turkeys were killed, wine was procured and a feast prepared
 Then, as Bristow left, his captors shook hands with him and told him if he would return to the mountains to work his mining property, they would see he was protected.
 Although tired and unkempt, with months growth of beard, Bristow showed no signs of physical hard ship.
 Tells Of Experiences
 He told of his experiences before leaving Ahuacatlan for Topic, where he will make a statement to Mexi- can military authorities and rest several days before starting for his home here.
 Troops were assigned to guard the party to Topic and newspaper re ports from Mexico City told of theil safe arrival at Topic.
 There was rejoicing today in Bris- tows home here and the happiest person in his household was his wife, who had not seen her 60 veal old husband in three months.
 Her anxiety was relieved by 2 telegram from her son which said Dad with me-" Obie Bristow, the son, & former Oklahoma footbal star, journeyed by airplane to Tepic two weeks ago to negotiate with the bandits for the ransom. The elder Bristow had gone to Mexico to lool over a zinc mine he had purchased
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
France Changes Tariff
 On American Automobile

Paris, April 10 LP - American automobile dealers in France today said that they had learned the French customs authorities had de- cided, pending passage of the new tariff. to change the manner of val nation of American cars for duty in such a way as to increase the amount payable thereon from 25 to 60 per cent.
 By this measure also the existing 45 per cent ad valorem duty will be calculated on the selling price in France instead as heretofore on the production price in America.
 The supposed object of the sur prise measure is to- prevent dealers from importing large stocks of cars before the new tariff becomes ef- tectiye.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Amundsen Ship Leaves
 Havana for Florida

Havana, April 10 R-The Nor wegian sailing ship Roald Amund- sen will leave here Monday for Miami and later will go to Mexico after touching various American Gulf ports.
 The Is ton single sail craft is or a round the world cruise seeking to obtain funds for a memorial to the great explorer whose name it bears It reached here last week after a 42-day stormy voyage from Palos Spain, covering the historic route of Christopher Columbus.
 The tiny boat, built on the order of the ancient Viking ships, is con- manded by Captain Norge Falcor. Ii has a crew of four and carries a black cat as mascot.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Continuance Granted
 In Case of Riyinius

Boston, April 10 (UP)-Continu- ancc of one week was granted in municipal court here today in the case of George A. Rivinius, 45, To- cal agent for George H. McFadden x Brothers, Philadelphia cotton merchants, who is alleged to have admitted peculations approXimating $50O.000.
 Tho delay in hearing of the case was granted by Judge James H. Devlm at the request of Francis Mullin, counsel for Rivinius, who is free under $25,000 bail. In allow ing the continuance, the judge stat cd that a week from today the case
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
PROHIBITION ISSUE IN ILLINOIS FIGHT
Lewis, AyOWed Wet, Will 0p-
 pose MrS.MCCOrniCk in Fall

Chicago. April 10 [P}-Prohibition the hot potato of politics, has been tossed by James Hamilton Lewis, Hanna Mccormick as the major is suo of their campaign for election next November to the United States senate.
 Lewis, a colonel in the Spanish | American war and senate whip in President Wilson's administration, cast off 12 years retirement and gained the democratic senatorial nomination without a single cam paign effort. Mrs. Mccormick, Mark Hanna's daughter and widow of the late Senator Medill Mccormick, | thrust aside Senator Charles S. De neen and wrecked his Chicago-Cook county organization to head the re- publican ticket this fall.
 Cites World Court Issue | Mrs. Mccormick, before returning to Washington yesterday, declared it was her opposition to the world court that swamped Deneen under a 100000 plurality. Deneen, the 14th world court senator to meet defeat in the nation, accepted Mrs. Mccormick issue and lost. But Lewis, too, is opposed to the world court and in the senate he voted against Wilson's League of Nations.
 Lewis shot the question of per sonal liberty" to the fore soon aftet Deneen congratulated Mrs. McCor- mick on her victory. Tt is an issue from which l shall not allow any candidate-man or woman-to es- cape" the former senator said.
 In contrast, the politically minded recalled Mrs. McCormicks cam paign statement to the Anti-Saloon league that "I am both personally and politically dry" Her late hus- band was known as a wet.
 To Lewis, the issue is: "1s the American a free man to use his will subject to just law in governing his life, or is he a servant to be directed to obey, under the penalty of i'm prisonment and dishonor?"
 Dry Law Final Issue
 "Then comes the final question: said the man whom Champ Clark once dubbed the dandy of the sen ate" Shall the American citizer submit to the official corruption that is continued in the enforcement ot the national prohibition law, to the personal degradation of himself ant home and to the defilement of son: and daughters by this system, tha is put upon the citizens daily
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Three Reform School
 EmplOyes Are Retired

Hartford. April 10 Pe-Three em- ployes of the Meriden State School for Boys were retired on pension to- day by the state board of finance and control They are Thomas Fl. Mcguire, musical director, with A years service, retired on three quar- ters pay; his wife, in charge Of a dining room, retired on three-quar- ters pay, after A6 years service, and Bartlett Kreuzberger, baker, retired on half pay after 31 1-2 years serv- ice.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Covered Wagon Train
 Leaves St. Louis Today

St. Louis, April 10 UP) - The crcaking of great wooden wheels, the crack of whips, the pounding of hoofs. and the cry "WestWtrd Ho. reawakeped old echoes today.
 A covered wagon train. ten wag ons and two buggies with a band of S1, clad in leather jackets and coon skin coats and carrying long bar relied rifles, deployed for a west ward trek. The ceremony com memorates the tooth anniversary Of the leave-taking of the first train to traverse the Oregon trail.'
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
MOTORMAN NOT GIHTY

New Haven, April 10 (UP)-Su- perior Court Judge Edwin c. Dick enson today found Motorman George T. White of Bridgeport not guilty of misconduct of railroad servant in connection with the death of Mrs. Eva Brinkman of West Ha- ven.
 Mrs. Brinkman was killed by a Connecticut company trolley car driven by White on Feb. IS. The coroner had held White criminally responsible.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
WARNS ON TEACHERS BAN

Kalamazoo, Mich, April 10 tF9 - Warning to the community which sets up barriers against personal freedom for it's school teachers, that ot is contributing to an increas- ing insanity rate among members of that profession, was issued here today by Dr. o. R. Ioder, psychia- trist of the Kalamazoo State hos pital medical staff.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

Lake Constance to the United States 1t was learned today.
 Schildhauer was one of the men who helped develop the radio com pass with which all naval patrol planes are equipped
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
AMERICAN TAKES POST

New York, April 10 (UP)-Lieut. C. H. Schildhauer, recognized as one of the best pilots in the United States navy. will be at the controls of the Dornier DO-N when the giant plano begins it's flight from
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10

would be disposed of insofar as the municipal court WAS concerned.
 Rivinius is charged specifically with one count of forgery and one count of uttering in connection with a. draft of $257,213.41 on the At lantic National bank of Boston.
New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
Communist to Appeal
 Conviction in Waterbury

Waterbury, April 10 P-John Borgnis of Beacon Falls, who was sent to jail for three months yes- terday by Judge Harry J. Beardsley of the common pleas court, has taken an appeal to the supreme court of errors.
 Borgnis was found guilty by a Jury on breach of the peace charge arising from the communist demonstration in front of the city hall on March $.
 The time limit for notices of ap- peal expires this afternoon and as yet Rose Ross and Harry Hersh have not appealed. They were each given four months for the same of- fense.
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New Britain herald., 1930-04-10
MECHANIC SENT TO JAIL

New Haven, April 10 (UP)-Al- bert W. Wallstein, 25, chief me- chanic at the Bridgeport airport was sentenced to six months in jail in criminal superior court here to- day on charges of evading responsi- bility in connection with the death of Charles Snyder of Waterbury.
 Wallstein, while driving to New Haven January IT, struck and killed Ed Snyder. The mechanic did not stop but returned to Stratford where police charged, he took his automo- bile apart to foil investigators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-06
CHAIN STORE ADOPTS
NEW COMMISSION SCALE

Stores which are planning to revise
their sales quotas or commission sys-
TENS for the coming year will be par
ticularly interested in the plan recently
put into effect by a large chain of mems
clothing stores in New York City where
by statesmen in the clothing sections re-
ceive per cent on sales under $50, 600
a year and 8 per cent on everything
above that figure, as reported in the
current Retail Trade Bulletin of the
Alexander Hamilton Institute. Sales
men in the mems furnishings depart
ments receive per cent on sales under
a total of $4,000 and per cent after
that figure has been passed.
Formerly the rates were and per
cent. respectively, without any drawing
account, commissions being figured up
to the close of business OH Wednesdays
and paid on Saturdays. Under the new
plan, the rates change to per cent
when the quota is reached and the ex-
ira commission may, If the salesman
wishes, be set aside and paid in bulk
at the end of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-06
STOCKS ARE LOWER
/. IN DRAGGY MARKET
Oil Group Features Down.
ward SWing-RaiIS Also
Weak.
BY GEORGE T. HUGHES.
ecial Dispatch to The Star.

NEW YORK, December 6.-In the
dullest trading since August stocks
ranged lower in today's week end ses-
sion. Special pressure against the ellis
was the feature, along with sporadic
liquidation in the rails.
Prices sagged from the start, but not
all groups were affected alike. Auto
mobile shares resisted we'll and Auburn,
in which there is supposed TO be a large
short interest and the stock of which
is outstanding in the amount of only
173,475 shares, advanced against the
trend. General Motors was well sup
ported and Chrysler was up at one
time.
Selling in the oils started with Phil
lips Petroleum and Standard OH of New
jersey and eventually spread to other
active members of the group. 1t is
known that fourth quarter reports will
make dismal showing, and among the
independent companies there is much
doubt about the stability of present
dividend rates. Then the action of
Prairie Oil 81 Gas in disseminating crude
OIL purchases made a bad impression
Standard Of New Jersey cut the price
OF bulk gas, which was another I'M
favorable development.
The rails were not as active as on
Friday, but they displayed little or no
rallying power. st. Louis-San Fran
cisco made another new low, the mar
ket forecaSting cut in the dividend
rate on the common stock. Erie COM
mon was in supply and drifted down
to the lowest of the year. Other rail-
road shares were affected more or less.
with Chesapeake & Ohio making bet
ter resistance than the average.
Standard industrials moved irregularly
with, however, more losses than gains.
United States Steel, American Can.
General Electric and Westinghouse
were off fractions to a point Crucible
Steel reacted, rejecting expectation of
lower net in the last three months of
the year and the possibility of a re-
duction in the dividend.
That there was no more activity ac-
companying these declines and the gen.
eral atmosphere of gloom testified to the
thorough liquidation the market has
already experienced The downward
movement brought out no great amount
Of stock. The other side of the case
Is the almost complete absence of out
side buying interest.