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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07
REPUBLICANS GAIN

Lackawanna. N. Y. Nov. LACK
aHanna, normally democratic, elected
Walter J. Lohr, republican, mayor.
Republicans also elected a supervisor,
three councilmen, the city treasurer
and three assessors is the first cleo
ton that a republican ticket has been
successful
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07
SOCIAL Ar SOUTH CHURCH

the South church will take place TO-
morrow evening At s O'Clock. n
novel program has been prepared by
the entertainment committee. 10 will
take tire form NJ tableaux entitled
The Family Album" All expecting
10 attend arc asked 70 notify the
church office before noon on Thurs
day.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07
2se and 75& Packages Everywhere

Bockelman and newspaper clippings
on the killing the girl broke down.
You're right" she sobbed. wal
ter did it and / was there. I might
as we'll confess, / guess"
The confession was not needed to
complete the police case against
Bockelman. The suspects neglected
wife had already broken down the
alibi that Bockelman offered when he
was arrested on the strength of an
accusation gasped by his dying VIC
tim.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Tho marriage Of Miss Winona a.
sapd1rom. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Tobn @. sandstrom Of 500 Park
street. and Robert Carlson. viii take
Mace Saturday afternoon at 5 O'Clock
At the parsonage Of the First Luth-
Gran church.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07

"Consistency" should be practiced az
home as in business. You insist on
pure milk. Why not demand the
same standard in your havoring ex-
tracts7 Bakers Certified FIav0ring
Extracts are genuine.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07

London-A 10-year- lad admit,
ted in Willesden court that he has
run away from home just nine times
in the last year. His most recent trip
consumed three weeks. Bread lift
ed" from Bakers courts was his only
food.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07

The Imperial State Crown, worn by
George V. al the Delhi Durbar, con-
tains an Indian emerald weighing "a
carats, emeralds, sapphires and CLIO
diamonds.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-11-07

i lot 81 new faces viii appear in
the lower house when the next ses-
sion Of Congress conFenss. And Grant
n. Hudson Of Michigan will be among
those who'll be sworn in. He sue
eeeds former Representative Patrick
Kelly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
STANTON PARK FAvoRS
MAGlSTERIAL COURTS

Disposal Of small cases by the
establishment OF magisterial courts
in police precincts which now i'm.
pede progress OF the two branches
Of the Police Court was advocated
at meeting of the Stanton Park
Citizens Association last night In
Peabody School. John r. Smith
offered resolution to be sent to
the District Commissioners, asking
that such a step be taken.
Higher pay for policemen and
firemen was the theme of resoiu-
tons adopted by the association.
It was declared that unless some
measure is taken to increase sal
aries In these departments, the
public will suffer as the result Of
having insufficient police and fire
protection. Work OF the men in
the Ninth precinct was praised. s.
M Franz, president of the associa-
ton, presided.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
.S7z4GE md SCREEN

A fractious fire hose nozzle laid
out Harold Lloyd, the great co.
niedian and put him on the sick
list for at least two weeks.
While dining The Girl Elk
pert at the Hollywood studios,
the nozzle struck the comedian
between the eyes, knocking him
from ! IRE truck travelling thirty
miles an hour. Lloyd was pain
fully cut and bruised. and al
though able To hobble about, will
not resume work for at least
two weeks.
RodoIph Valentino is busy plan
ming his return to the screen,
which, he believes, will be next
February. AT least, Mrs. Valen-|
tino. who is on the Coast attend
ing to business for her liege lord,
says that Rudy expects to return
to the screen Ia February. having
been advised BY his lawyer that
it Is Impossible for Famous Play
ers-Lasky to exercise option for
one year under their contract and
continue to keep him from work
ing for others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
MOONEY GIVES DATES
FOR CHRISTMAS MAILING

AS a preliminary step in the
campaign to get the mail early
crusade started, Postmaster Mooney
today issued schedule of dates for
the mailing Of packages so that
their delivery will be assured by
Christmas
The dates are: California and the
Far West, not later than December
ID; Southwest. December IA; Illinois,
Iowa, and other States in the Mid
die West, December IS; Southern
States, December Is: Ohio, Indiana.
and Kentucky, December II; New
England States, December IS; New
York, Pennsylvania, and New Jer.
sey, December 10: Virginia, Mary
land, and West Virginia, and North
Carolina, December 20
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
IENOPE III PIC
RETURNS TN
"KIKI''

.ExiIzi, that perenialIy enduring
tale OF a hard-boiled lily from
the music halls Of Paris, came
back for q peek at its cradle,
the National, last night. There
was a heftier crowd and q more
enthusiastic one at the annIver-
sary party Monday than greeted
the birth Of the l.Ocketflask ganlin
here three years ago. Kiki is an
older girl now. but no bigger and
older only in the fuller rotundity
that comes from long association
with ones particular sphere
Needless to say, Lenore Uric
10 the Xxi, q paradox in check
cred skirt and green tam with
the synthetic mentality of an
Ananias and an archbishop. Al
grateful aid to the reviewer is
the program identity of this
hilarious character study:
The door flew open and in she came
No boxes or bnndles-not even q name.
Shed an eye for q hearth. tooth for
And character founded on corners
of streets"
For further Identification imagine
the duality Of Peter Pan and Old
Lady 81 In a flip little carcass
just twice the size OF her powder
puff
The Uric talents have met
many tests in varied roles but to
none has this exotic wisp re-
sponded so finely as in 'sKild," a.
role she has been playing for
three years and which still evades
the stereotype traps that beset
the best OF actors. There is still
in Kiki1 the i1imitable fresh
ness which adorned its first
blooming and it mustn't be missed
by any who like to laugh through
fearful eyes.
The story, as all know prob
ably better than their catechisn,
is that Of q boiskerous violet who
refuses to shrink, though at
every turn she finds she is as
unwanted as q founding on q
doorstep. Not for Kilxi. though,
is this disc0uraging and, finally,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
'CHUCKLES' AT
THE GAYETY
PIEASES

Al combination OF burlesque,
vaudeville, and musical comedy
makes mp Jean Bedini's 'Chuckles
of 1928" this weeks offering at
the Gayety. 1t is chuck full of
novelties and capacity house.
was on hand last night to well
come all the old favorites In the
company The outstanding figures
in the company are Cliff Drag.
don and Goo Coo" Morrissey,
two funsters, who kept the audi
ence holding onto the seats while
they did their stuff. Bragdon is
a comedian of the Bobby Clark
type, and soon may follow in the
footsteps of that worthy to bigger
things in the theatrical world.
Norma Barry, good to look at
and with a delightful lisp, was an
immediate favorite with her songs
and dances. With Elwood Cray
she sang parodies on the song
hits of the day and got O big
hand. Elaine Beaslee has a small
voice but a pleasing personality
and won favor with her songs.
The two Russell sisters, half-pint
i'm. size, proved to be clever
dancers. The old Washington
favorite, Pat Kearney, is the
straight man and was excellent in
a nut scene with the two
comedians.
The Saxophone four headed by
Emmett Baker, gave carnival OF
iazz, while the musical act OF
Baker, Morrissey and Bragdon,
with the latter playing the cornet,
stopped the show. The four
Pashas, gymnasts, were good.
The chorus is well drilled and
displayed much dancing talent
TT. w,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
SYNCOPAIION,
AND PLENTY
OF IT

Plenty of syncopation this week
at Keith's.
King Jazz may be dying but the
rites will be long delayed so long
as such tuneful combinations as
Jack Denny and his Metropolitan
Orchestra continue to whang
whang out enhancing harmony,
and saxophonists and cornetists
coax such haunting, tuneful,
, tf1robbing strains from brass.
No little credit for the popu-
larity of this headliner falls into
the. lap of charming Bobby Fol
som, whose first appearance in
Washington vaudeville yesterday
won. her instant appreciation.
The old-timers often get their
songs over on reputation but Miss
Folsom had her personality work
ing overtime last night to make
her first impression here count.
Particularly good was her rendi-
ton Of THAT Old Gang of Mine"
We have now seen everything
from trained fleas to trained ele-
plants, through the gamut of
animal life. We never got much
of a thrill out of acts of this
kind, but when gentle Julia. the
dociIe four or fiye-ton pachyderm
kept her foot projected for few
breathless minutes over the up.
turned face Of her trainer we be-
gan to tear our program into
small bits. The giant beasts
offer considerable entertainment,
particularly In the lire OF aesthetic
dancing. Their interpretations of
q Spanish dance and q South
Sea Islands shimmy are highly
amusing.
Responsibility for the evenings
comedy falls chiefly on the shout
ders of Jack Benny. He has a,
refreshing store OF humor and de.
lIvers his witticisms In that free
conversational manner that is the
chief attribute of the good
monoIogist.
Chain and Archer furnish come
dy Of broader sort and take the
audience into their confidence, IN
n blrlesdue OF a mind.readinR
act. They sprinkle their Offering
ruth q few good songs ana Rer 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04

action Of the Besier -Edginton
mixture.
"a Lesson III Love- is chiefly
Mr.. Faversharn. He presents d
portrait, rich, rare and delightful
III risQue. In other hands Capt.
Andre Briquet should have suf.
fered. But the consummate VIII
liam ,etches It discreetly and de-
viously. The artistry with which
he fashions the ole is flawless. 1t
Is one OF those Characterization
that one appreciates.
Tenuous and nervous though
the theme be-, "A Lesson in
Love is overlooking with feeling.
Its moments are captivating,
though never dramatic in the
physical sense. The physical ii
discussed but only on occasions is
II enacted. Mental gymnastics
II Is and more. Sometimes it's
dialogue falls into the cursory|
category; sometimes into the
classification OF declannat ton;
sometimes into the philosophical;
but never does Ii lose its brilli-
ance. Substantial exactly; reten-
tive, logical and in flashes ex-
ceptionalIy fine.
In Gilda Leary. Mr.. Faversham
is accorded brilliant support. She
gets under the role as the author
intended: gets a maximum Of
emotional power into her playing;
stIrges, bushes. lets herself out
with discriminating joy-as a.
matter Of truth, she blesses the
role with reality. If she ever
gets chance at play OF more
strength. she will radiate SUI
perbly,
Beatrice Maude, Hugh BuclxIer,
George Fitzgerald and 3 capable
supporting cast offer unusually
fine readings. Mr.. Faversham
has staged the play adroitIy.
Tie sets are simply, suggestive
and fitting
IA Lesson til Love- certainly
ought To make the Belasco n
Mecca for lovers of fine things
in the tlieater this week "a. 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
e eS5OninLOOe aRellD
Engr0SSiyg Fable

The most interesting phase of
the psychology of the feminine
emotional cycle occurs when 4
woman believes. sincerely and
uneQuivocally, that she is being
compelled to accept situation
that is more or less circumscribed
in lieu Of one that hints Of adj
venture, promises a bit or mys-
terry. and suggests terrific s1f-
fering when the end OF the road
is finally reached. II the suf-
fer1ng Is there, she is happily
content. For after all, according
to HavelOck Ellis, suffering is
the biggest element Of that mys-
tical and universal state Of being
Love!
Rudolph Besier and May Edg.
intoTl, who frequently examine
the workings Of the heart, and the
temporary alterations Of the
minds they did quite success
fully IN Secrets have toyed
prettily with such q situation as
the aforementioned in the star.
ring vehicle that William Faver-
sham brought to the Belasco fast
night. This time they refer to
their treatise as Al Lesson in
Love, 8 fable that engrosses
despite Its fragile and negligible
continuity. Favershann, one OF
our most immediately poised and
convincingly blase stage favorites,
trips through the piece with all
the SAVIOR faire that Is always
expected Of him. AS an instructor
in the tenderaaf n r,eeafnvae no Il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
CALLS ALL KENTUcKlANS
HOME FOR CELEBRATION

Harvey White, auditor for the
city of Louisville, visited Washing.
ton today in the role OF arnbassa-
dor from Kentucky. to invite all
washington. Kentuckians to. make
the pilgrimage home for the Ken
lucky 1924 Homecoming Celebration.
After visiting the District Com.
missioners, White will call on the
State's Members OF Congress, and
M many as possible Of the $500
former Kentuckians now living III
washington
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
kkr EACHEs jackson
who made her motion Pic
tllre debut with Thomas


Meighan "A The Prince Chap
few years ago. has an important
role IN his nsw picture, Pied
Piper Malone, which Booth Tark-
ington wrote. Little Miss Jack
sons big brown eyes and brown
curls were also. SEEN with Mr..
Meighan III Tho bachelor Daddy
The spirit Of the immortal violin
piece and song. ySouvenir By
Drdla. has been dramatized for
the screen and stage BY Victor
Hugo Halperin and Is now being
filmed at the Hollywood Studios.
II has a short prologue. carry
ing graphic portrayal Of the
turbulent times. Of the Russian
revolution. The balance Of the
pictsis laid in this country Lead
INF. roles are taken by Agnes
Ayres. Percy Marmont, Kathryn
williams, Robert McKim AMI
George Siegmaun Victor Hugo
HaIperin handles the direction.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04

comes the day, as they are not
saying in movie titles any more,
when love reaps 81 reward in
keeping with the drastic meas
ures the ingeniously ingenious
Xxi adopts.
Sam Hardy, as Renal, the music
hall manager, Is excellent opposite
Miss Uric. Because he is such a
good, natural actor we'll refrain
from mentioning that he almost
parallels I'm voice, manner and
looks q stage star Of quite some
renown.
There is also Max Figman with
little to do, Thomas Findlay and
Thomas Mitchell. in good parts,
and generally good cast.
Not despite its long run, but
rather because Of it, "Kiki" is
stilI on most everyone's list as
about the best there is in play
fare.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04

number OF laughs without >using
too much slapstick.
The Broad Minded Woman. q
one-act sketch by Madame Bes-
son g. CO., has q novel theme
and q new angle on domestic re-
latiOns. Madame Besson does
well in the role Of the wife. The
sketch defys all guesses 40 to
the outcome
FIeurette Jeoffrie sings we'll q
few selected classics. 1t Is amaz-
ing to hear what a coIoratura So
prana can do with q simple ditty
such as Coming Through the
Rye"
The bill il rather weak in the
lire of dancing about the only
thing offered in this way being
Nathane and Sully, who open the
program.
The Five Ballast, somewhat less
talented than the usual acrobatic
performance, tailend the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
T H Gov Err ED
WAGON AT
POI, Is

The Covered wagon. the
Paramount vehicle upon which
James Cruze rose to real iirec-
torial fame, rolled into Washing
ton last night. and was given an
enthusiastic reception BY ! CO.
pacity first-night crowd at Polls.
Adjectival praise az the prOduc-
tion must be comparatively faint,
because Of the paucity st the
English language. Before this
mighty picture Of the old
frontiers, the leaves Of the
thesaurus withcr Ia chagrin.
There II certain sharp de-
parture from pretentiousness In
the spectacle. There Is story
to be told, ana It Is not told be-
fore the towering ramparts Of
studio castles, or the HlinnptuOus
representations Of high-ceiling
feasting Rails.
Instead, We have d BACKGROUND
Of bleak prairie, misty mountains.
and brazeIl sky. Before this
sweep Of burning wasteland
moves caravan Of covered
wagons, like long white snake.
In this scene, impressive in itn
very stArkness FOR the spirit 81
implies. The Covered Wagon
strikes surely ifs great appeal
Those who watch the unfolding
of the epic narrative know that
the men who tramp beside the
sWaying carts are Americans Of
an earlier day, grim, dauntleeG.
pushing out along u new trail to
the fertile acres 81 the tinIxnOwn
West. The audience knows that
beyond the hazy horizon are
Indians gathered, jealous OF their
land ready to defend with ele-s
mental savagery the great
stretches Of buffalo land from the
white invader. The covered wagon
becomes symbol Of national
growth. sOf pioneer iflfrepidiky
The appreciation 81 Americans
for the spirit OF the opening Of
the West is probably the most
potent factor Ia the success "a
he Covered Wagon the
story must make its appear 70 tnaL8
part of the American character
which thrills with reverence az
the fearlegsnesg and zeal Of the
men who dared death 70 settle
the country.
The Covered Wagon - with
out d doubt the greatest picture
OF pioneer life ever presented on
the screen II - one Of the finest
motion pictures ever made. TO
students, II Is an unexcelled ex-
ample Of painless history; and %
the great mass 0f entertainment
seekers, # rel1eyvs ana strengknens
faith III the art Of the morton
picture.
The story is Of an innleLs.lls
train which starts Tor elfeg0n TON
WestpOrt Landing, now -. Louis,
in 184S. Although the love at2fy
of Lois Wilson and 2. Warren ker-
rigan, with Alan Hale ~ VII
IaiTl's rofe5 occupies g great part 81
the action and interest. Ernest Tor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-12-04
JAPANESE DOCTOR GETS
DECREE AGAINST SINGER

DES MONIES, Iowa, Dec. A.
Nine. Takani Miura, Japanese
prlnla donna, apnounced here she
had received word that her hus.
band, DIR. Masataro Miura, noted
ed divorce from her In the courts
OF Tokyo. Japan.
Nine. Miura r. here with ~
opera company 20 sing In the title
role 81 Madame Butterfly"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-22
e SoR z. 4' Services 5ess. Daily Poem
By
Berton Braley

A BARGAIN
little bird sat my window sill
And trilled away as a bird will trill " H.
And he cooked at me such a knowing eye
That l said, "Ill talk 70 this little gay" +
So asked, "Oh, bird, do you think it pays
To give up bachelors easy ways,
For the sake of girl? Is the price too steep?"
"Chcep! said the little bird, "Cheep! Cheep! Cheep!"
But think what it means, oh bird, i CRIED i
"lo take to my bosom blushing bride
Though love is joyous and dear and sweet n
The fondes lovers, at times must eat
And The cost of renting a cozy nook
IS bard on poor mans pocketbook
Won't the cost be high for the joys l reap?"
oneeP SAID the little bird, 'cheep! Cheep! Cheepp'
go you think 1 said, chat the toll and fret
me woes and worries that must be met
N having home and family ag
+. won prove too heavy load for me?
II give up freedom, with which I'm blest q
FOR the sake Of mate and little nest
1ou think it's worth it? III take your word
You look to me like sapient Bird
IS the price too great? Ere I pet in doom
Is 1t worth the cost for it costs a bean9,
0Heep SAID the little bird, "Cheep Cheenl cboorl,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-22
WHATS WRONG
WITH AMERICA?"

Acertain magazine is running
a series articles on American
states. From these articles we
gather that the American states
were settled by men who were
chased out of Europe for Eu-
ropes good and that even today
they are suffering from every
thing from ringworm to spawn.
Every now and then some
man named Mewchen or Lewis
shon or something of that kind,
tell US what is wrong with Amer
lea. 1t seems we have no appre-
citation Of art. We worship an
awful God. Our womankind are
contemplate and we are unable
to appreciate the fact that long
hair and a soulful expression in
dictate an artist.
In about half of the cases
these men are the sons of Eu-
ropeans who took off their hats
and got into the gutter every
time they saw a military uni
form approaching. In some cases
they are the sons of Russian and
Polish Jews who were mighty
lucky to be allowed to live at
all. Now they come over here
and tell US what is wrong with
America and the principal thing
they find wrong is that Ameri-
can women don't play the harlot
and call it free love and Ameri-
can men vote for prohibition.
We can tell these people what
is wrong with America and do it
in a few words. The wrong and
the trouble is that some Ameri-
cans left the gate open entirely
too long and let in lot of in
diyiduals who would not be
worthy to kiss the boots of
George Washington if they
crawled from Ellis Island to
Mount Vernon to do it, and who
certainly are not worthy to
criticise the Americanism left US
by Washington, jefferson and
Benjamin Franklin.
We stop a moment to apologize
to honest immigrants. These
men by the millions send their
children to the public schools,
teach them to love the flag, and
even insist that they forget the
speech Of their forefathers in
order that they may be better
Americans. The trouble with
this country is not so much lin
migration as the lack of "em-
igration."
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-06-22
THE PROPOSED
NEGRO PLAY GROUND.

Negroes Of Americas Will
build and maintain a playground
for their children. Rather a
conmmendable move. The play
ground will be provided for
negroes by negroes, which is an
other commendable thing. This
playground means much for
Americas negroes. And Ameri-
Gus whites will also be benefited
thereby. This is true, because
every commendable movement
in any community benefits ev-
cry resident of that community.
There are a good many negro
residents of Americas who will
be benefited by this playground
when it is established. Every
member of that race here should
get behind the leaders who have
decided to put over" this move
ment for the betterment of the
negro children Of Americas.
Only a few weeks ago three
negro children were crushed to
death while playing in a hide
ously ugly place. Somebody is
responsible for the loss of these
lives, negro leaders feel a part
of the responsibility Is theirs.
Maybe it is; maybe it isn't
Anyway, they are looking to the
future. They don't want any
more accidents Of the kind
wherein these three negro chill
dren had their lives snuffed
out. A few years ago such an ac-
cident would have passed un-
noticed. A lesson learned from
the incident is that the negro
as a race IS progressing. The
movement to establish a negro
playground in Americas was
started soon aftetr this accident.
The accident may or may not
have instigated the movement.
Negro leaders have accepted
the responsibility that it is
theirs-they will see after the
welfare Of their children to the
best of their ability. And for
this they deserve the unstinted
praise of every negro.
A playground for Americas
negroes shouldn' cost a great
deal and every negro here
should feel it d privilege and
avail himself of the opportunity
to help in buying and equipping
this recreation ground.