Evening Star Newspaper, November 19, 1929, Page 22

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NEW YORK, November 19.—John || Cort, who first gained fame as a the- ater manager more than 40 years ago by his enterprise in installing in his Seattle theater “the new Edison incan- descent light,” died yesterday. From the late 80s, when his letter- | heads attracted the attention of other managers all over the country by their || announcement that his theater out in Seattle was heated by steam and light- |jed by those new-fangled Edison lights, down to a year ago, when he produced his last play on Broadway, John Cort occupied & place of prominence among American theatrical men. And for many of those ;lun the scene around John Cort was filled with I | llcuvlt,y, some strife and always nov- || elty. Invades Metropolis. In 1899, a little more than 10 years after he had tried out Edison lights and steam heat in his theater, he came to New York, walked into the offices of Klaw & Erlanger, then in the height of their power in the theater business, ‘ndu“l:led outxlvll‘h&logm con- tracts W aw T pro- ductions tmlnz to the Pacific North- | west were to appear only in theaters in Seattle, Portland and Tacoma under | the control of Cort or_his associates. He came to New York and started producing plays on Broadway 20 years ago. At that time, one of his associates saild today, he owned 117 theaters in ;l:e ’Nonhwzn—"ever!&MBI ‘west of St. On his arrival in New York he under- took the frothy, sentimental type of play then popular, but eventually an- nounced was forever through with “Mother Carey’s Chicks” and would hlrlz:dorth exhibit chickens of another sot He became s musical impresario and managed the tours of several world-fa- mous singers. He introduced a Calve to the American public, one of his associates recalled today, and later, dur- ing the early years of the war, he brought Sarah Bernhardt to the United States in a Prench war play. Tarns to Lighter Form. In later years, however, he turned to a lighter form of entertainment. Among the more recent theatrical stars whom have started on their careers were Joe Brown, the comedian, Hal Skelly and Louise Groody. Mr. Cort gave to Broadway his last production, “China Rose,” about a year | ago. Shortly thereafter, ill with heart disease, which finally caused his death, he retired. His condition-had been re- garded as serious for the last eight months. STAPLE COTTON C0-OP REFUSES U. S. LOAN Offer of $6,000,000 on 16 Cents for Middling 7-8 Grade Is Held Far Too Low. By the Associated Press. REENWOOD, Miss., November 19.— of $6,000,000 by the leral Farm Board to cotton co-oper- atives on the basis of 16 cents for mid- % cotton will not be accepted e Staple Cotton Co-operative As- management has || accept the loan on a Baking Pans Silgh t 1y damaged. Barber & Ross, Inc. 11th & G Sts. N.W. DO NOT FOOL HEAD COLD TAKE NO CHANCES Use NOZOL Now pledging its assets as security. It takes the position that the of the loan is to show faith of ‘mills.” “We are still negotiating with the bolrd?" the statement said. ¢ OIL MERGER RUMOR ‘INTERESTING, IF TRUE’ Chairman of Preirie Company Board Denies Planning Combine ‘With the Sinoclair Interests. panies oil & was given last night by W. S. Fitspa rick, chairman of the board of the ter organization. The Prairie Co. of clal’s statement was the result of a re- THE EVENING STAR, Tooth for a Tooth Is Good Business, Dentist Declares Client Wouldn’t Pay, So He Takes Molars Back and Breaks Set. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, November 19.—Timothy Bishop, dentist, believes the principle of a tooth for a tooth is sound business and set out td demonstrate it to Ana- gustus Calendar, operator of a shoe shop, who was in arrears on & bill con- mcuhd six months ago for a et of false teenth, Calendar said he couldn’t pay. Bishop acted quickly. He stepped on Calen- dar’s toe. As Calendar’s mouth opened in & howl of pain the dentist reached in, took his teeth and ran from the store pursued by Calendar, a police ser- geant and a pack of small boys, and although he lost the race he succeeded in disposing of the teeth by dashing them to the sidewalk, where they were smashed into small pleces. At the courthouse Calendar found talking impossible without his teeth, but he indicated in writing that what he wanted was his down payment of $35 back. _He got it. “Well worth the money,” sald Bishop as he paid—"a tooth for a tooth.” | for attractive smiles ... WASHINGTON, |JAZZ DANCE MEET AT FOOD EXHIBIT Syncopated Fox-Trot Patrons to Receive Prizes in Contest Tonight. ‘Washington's fast-stepping patrons of lmnuo‘n will have their innings at the District Grocery Society Food Show tonight, when prizes are offered to the best jazz fox-trot dancers in a contest in which the audience will be the judges. : TEI? girl of the winning team will be presented with a basket of Fall flowers, while her escort will receive a $§, gold plece for his share of the victory. The contest will embrace foot-flinging com- petition in all the latest variations of the fox-trot, including the break-away, the shag and any novelties which the individual couples may wish to try out. Last night’s competition was & fete of hilarity, in which Miss Margaret Dean of 2411 Twenty-second street northeast was adjudged the winning custard-ple eater. She and six other young women, including her sister, Miss Madge Dean, first ate half a custard ple. Miss Margaret Dean finished the tation first and then she set about 1 Guard The DANGER LINE GLEAMING teeth make the smile—what woman doesn’t know it! But though your teeth gleam, decay may still go on. There are countless tiny crevices about the teeth impossible for your tooth-brush to reach—so food particles collect <+ ferment . . . form cially at The Danger Line, that delicate edge of tissue where gums meet To protect the lasting beauty of your smile, it is important to use a dentifrice that not only cleans, but combats acids. Squibb’s Dental Cream is made with 50% Squibb’s Milk of Magnesia— plenty of this safe, effective antacid to furnish protection where it is vitally needed. You'll like the soothing, refreshi of Squibb’s. It contains no grit, no tringents. It is pure and safe. Ideal for children. dangerous acids. Espe- teeth. quality arsh as- And only 40c for a large tube at any drug store. © 1929 by E. R. Squibb & Sons SouiBB’s Dental Cream guards The Danger Line—and how it cleans! D. C; TUESDAY, NO whistling. . After much sputteting wavering blast escaped her pursed and the audience declared her winner. Nancy Jane Ingels, 2 years old, of 37 Shepherd street, Hyattsville, was yes- terday oon’s “happlest” baby. The audience selected her from among 22 contenders for the honor, and fol- lowing the decision Baby Nancy was aw: with $2.50 in gold. Besides the two Dean girls, last Hight'§ ple-eating contestants included Delia Heflin, 1466 Harvard street; Pearl Penkins, 2134 P street; Ada Johnson, 1740 F street; Lillian Duncan, 2520 L street, and Edith Hamacher, 718 K street. Yesterday afternoon’s baby contest- ants were Richard Willis Bonic, 3614 Connecticut avenue; Margaret L. Beavis, 4318 Fourteenth street; Daris Miller, 1704 Massachusetts avenue; Virginia MacNaught, 3910 Twenty-ninth street; Charles Kidwell; Robert Tull, 2112 F street; Joan Conlon, Hume Spring, Va.; lips | Abell, 2119 H street; Jack Luber, 370 VEMBER Rita Boteler, 246 19, = 1936, 2 Macomb street; Buster Beach, 1334 Wis- consin avenue; Junior Braswell, 5005 Manning place; John McLellan, 4109 Emery place; Wilford Lyle, 1285 Otis street; Jack Pfiieger, 1901 Nichols ave- nue; Carol White, 1004 Eleventh street; Vivian Ann Blush, 115 Anacostia road; Ramon Lee Arthur, 319 A street; Lau- ryne Montier, 1650 Harvard street, and Lawrence Huff, 1120 C street. PSSR Four Sisters Win Ph. D.’s. TRIER (#)—Herr Thisen, a local burgher, is one of the proudest fathers in all Germany. His four daughters are all doctors of philosophy. Two are al- ready university professors, while the two youngest, twins, have just recelved their degrees. 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Tenth_street; Billie! ¢ here late yesterday when J, W, of San Antonio, & aimed at a deer and shot the Veteran mentor, A coroner's verdict of ac- cidental death wes returned. Stewart owned a number of hunting leases in this section and operated them as an adjunct to his resort hotel. He ean;e here from Austin in the Fall of 1923. Among the teams he had coached be- fore going to the University of Texas were those at Clemson College, South Carolina, Oregon Aggies and Nebraska i DOC” STEWART, TEXAS GRID COACH, KILLED Hunting Companion Accidentally Shoots Veteran Wentor. By the Assoclated Press. KERRVILLE, Tex., November 19.— E. J. “Doc” Stewart, formerly foot ball and basket ball coach at the University of Texas, was killed accidentally near Soft, glowing vital colors lighten conditions. and keep us all more cheerful, harmonious and efficient. They bring joy and happiness. You § can add new life and inspiratiun to your ward- robe by dyeing present garments fresh, lovely shades. 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