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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28

Billy Gilbert, eccentric come.
dian, presents his own production,
the Whiz Bang Revue" a whirl
OF dance. song and laughs, at the
Mutual Theater this week. Billy
needs no introduction to Wash
ington's burlesque following. Jack
Hall, funny man extraordinary, is
an able assistant in putting
across the comedy Of the show.
No burlesque attraction is com
plete without girls, so Billy has
brought along Sue Milford. Boy,
what a girl. Sue makes you feel
like a college cut-up when she
puts On her moonlight interpreta-
ton of jazz of the future. Belle
Barron and Frances Valentine
are capable soubrettes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28

THE Merry Widow" Eric Won
Stroheim's perturbation Of the IA
nous operetta by Franz Lehar.
with Mae Murray in the title role
and John Gilbert cast as Prince
Danilo, opened q three-day en-
Theater yesterday.
major attraction is so complete
that the secondary lines of de-
lenses for the first bill of New
Years week is somewhat neglected.
A new an amusing Aesop's Fable
and pipe-organ accompaniment
and solo intervals add to the bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
AMBASSADOR
ave MOderns."

Bobby Vernon is the comic pic
tured az star Of Shipper Feet, "
the Christie two-ree1 comedy pre-
scented as the foremost auxiliary
feature Of the bill at Crandalls
Ambassador Theater the first
three days OF this week.
Added short reels and a pipe
organ setting for the pictured sub
jects, with occasional solo inter-
walls, complete the holiday pro-
gram. Colleen Moore's latest
production for First National,
1--WE Moderns," is the feature. It
is reviewed under the Metro
politan,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
CENTRAL
''Man From Red GuIch. z

Four features lend luster to the
photoplay program presented At
Crandall's Central the first two
days Of this week. The major at
traction Ii Harry Carey's latest
camera drama. THE Man From
Red Gulch." The comedy feature
is Mary, Queen of Tots, z an
"Our Gang" comedy. The two
subsidiary offerings are new
issue OF the PatE1e Review and
the latest release Of the Topics
Of the Day"
Beginning tomorrow the major
feature will be First Nationals
production OF Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle's THE Lost World"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
Show Heads Here

John q. Jermon: Rudo ID. Hyn-
icka and Sam A. scribner, officers
and directors " the Columbia
Amusement Company, of New
York, owners OF the Gayety and
President tIeaters here. visited,
washington for several days. this
week, for a conference with Man
ager La Motto.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28

brunt OF all the comedy and
came off right meritoriously.
The news reel, overture, organ
concert, ETC., wound up the cere-
monies OF the evening.
It's a nice bill and the movie
alone is worth the price Of adj
mission. IS.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
Lovely!

Marguerite De La Notes latest
starring role in Fifth Avenue"
affords her opportunity to wear
several beautiful new gowns
which she purchased on her recent
trip to New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
BOUND TO PLEASE, THIS
EARLE PROGRAM

Top this weeks entertainment the Earle
johnny Hines his newest comedy, The Live
rocng tale of the hilarious adventures Of crcus
his pal who forced to leave the circus and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
NOT A PETER PAM BY
A LONG SHOT

"A Kiss Cinderella" Columbia released
simultaneously theater surely short lived
and Tom Moore have attained such production cannot add
in well absolutely
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
lib. WARNER TOPS CAST
FOR WHISPERING SMITH

planning make special
Of aWhisperng Smith have signed H. B. Warner Lillian
Dill Ihp Poers and Lyan for leading roles at the
same time assigning Mord to direct this Of
fbe nOpuIar H. Spearman novel;
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
SLIGEITLYBETT TIER THAN
JUST ORDINARY

Those who like Colleen Moore regardless undoubtedly will get
their moneys by seeing "e Modens Crandas Metro
poan Movie don't mind watching Colleen she
has q good picture will be pleased.
Zangwns play Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28

WflkAn 3 o n,
Dean Of The
OlOgy, Wash
ingtOn Mission.
larry COIIege
last night TO d
large audience
lin Capital Me-
mortal Church.
Fifth and r
SITS. N. w.
ssThere is g.
murder com.
United i'm the
United States
every s. min
utes. w h . n
IA am hawo
been violently
done TO death
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-12-28
LECTURES
Crime Growth
Brings Again
Days of Noah
Evil Greater Than Worlds
War, Ayers Doctor
wilkinson

'sWe don't need another
Worlds War TO blot cut civ.
iIixati0n; civilization 6 being
blotted out nov" said DR.. ,B. q.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
BUS DRIVER HELD
 FOR MANSLAUGHTER
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the foot brakes were not working as well as they should the emergency brake was practically in perfect condition,
 This is the third fatal accident within a week In this vicinity. Last Wednesday Mrs, Sarah l. Gray was instantly killed by car driven by Master Mechanic Edward G. Burke of the fire department while on his way to a fire. and on Friday five year-old Isadore Martin was struck and instantly killed in the Nathan Hale school yard by a car owned by A, Bessoff and driven by Benjamin Sanders
 Councilman Arthur \. Rutherford is reported 10 have expressed him. self as intending to present a reso- hutton 10 the common council to- morrow night requiring that lttney busses and trolley cars come 10 a tuIl stop al certain street intersec- lions. 10 make sure of avoiding accidents.
 The funeral of the Nitakunis boy will he held tomorrow morning al B o'clock from St. Andrews Lithua- nian church. lnterment will be ir st. Mary's cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two brothers and a sister,
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
NEW YALE LIBRARY
Win Be One Of tho Beauties Of the world, Angel Tells Alumni al Dinner Today.

New Haven, Conn, June 16 R>- Alumni day at Yale saw large gathering in Sprague hall at the noon hour for the annual meeting of the body, which was addressed by President James Rowland An gel and others,
 There was much discussion in the air as several bands were at work at different headquarters of classes preparatory to the march to the field for the usual demonstration and ball game between Yale and Harvard. At the alumni meeting President Angel stated shat work was to be started shortly on the Hardness theater and tkA Sterling Memorial library. He declared the university was ''eXtraordinarily prosperous" He suggested that hereafter the alumni meeting be merged into the alumni dinner, SC that more Of the graduates would hear by word of mouth.
 The library, he said, would be one of the architectural beauties o' the world. The completed plans, ht thought, would be approved withir a week.
 President Angel said 500 more dormitory rooms are needed. Tht events of the year were rcviewe and the changes in the facult! commented upon.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
MISS POPE CALLED
 IN SHEPHERD CASE
MCClintock'S Fiance Fails to
 InCTiminate Accused

Chicago, June 16 R-Resumption on tho witness stand In tho Shep- herd murder trial by Miss Isabelle Pope, who waited to marry the young millionaire, William N. Me- Ciintock, when he died, was delayed an hour this morning while attor- neys argued on the admissability Of other evidence. ,,
 Speaking In a barely audible voice Miss Pope resumed her story brok- en by adjournment yesterday. link In the chain of circumstances the prosecutor is trying 10 forge about William D. Shepherd, DO year old lawyer. accused of using typhoid germs to slay the youth who for l6 years had been his foster son.
 Garbed in a new outfit, the young woman made a pretty picture as she told of the romance broken by death.
 Her direct examination was con- cluded in ten minutes with a fur ther story of the Shepherds change of attitude toward her after they learned she was affianced 10 Billy, that Shepherd had told her he had studied about typhoid germs.
 Did Billy ever discuss typhoid with you In the presence of Shep- herd? ?" asked Joseph Savage. assist ant states attorney.
 No" replied Miss Pope.
 Did Shepherd say anything In your presence to the doctors and nurses about Billy having typhoid fever?"
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

stewart informed tAe witness he would give her an opportunity 10 lind in her inquest testimony any reference to germs" as connected with her remarks regarding shep- herds studies,
 Stewart sought to show that Shepherds interest in typhoid came from the part his brother, a phy- sician. played in the Spanish. Amer lean war typhoid epidemic.
 Miss Pope identified d letter she had written Mcclintock on March 17, 1924, in which she said "l went to church today with your father and mother. . They were darl- Ing to me. .. was invited my self to tea. enjoyed myself thoroughly" Stewart was permitted to introduce only parts of ths let ter, with Judge Thomas J. Lynch ruling he might introduce the com plete epistle upon presentation oi defense evidence in letter Miss Pope acknowledged she wrote on Jan, 24, 1924, she said "our engage ment isn't announced yet. and mol even known to our families"
 Miss Pope said Billys family knew of the engagement, but her family did not.
 In another letter, written April 19, 1924, Miss Pope told Billy that his mother (Mrs, Shepherd) had telephoned her an acknowledgment of her engagement 10 the million aire youth and was lovely to me Mrs. Shepherd invited Miss Pope for dinner and the young woman told her fiance of her great pleasure in accepting. Excerpts from several other letters of a similar trend, written at about that time, were read by Stewart and in each instance Miss Pope ad' mitted that what she had said about the Shepherds consideration for hei and devotion to her was true.
 Stewart was attacking Miss Pope's testimony that the Shepherds attE
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Miss RingrOse to Become
 l. P. Callahan's Bride

Tho wedding ot Miss Monica Ring rose. daughter of Mir, and Mrs. ?, M. Ringrose. Of li7 Wooster street and William J. Callahan, son of Mir. and Mrs. John P. Callahan of 225 Vest land street, Hartford. will take place tomorrow morning at o'clock at St. Narys church, Rev. Henry Culla- han of Stamford. cousin of the groom. will officiate. Miss Mary E, Ringrose will be maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Edna Ononohue of New York city and Miss Mary Riley. John Callahan will be best man and the ushors will be Charles Ringrose and David Cal lahan.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Three Honorary Degrees
 At Connecticut College

New London, June 16 P-For the first time in its history, Connectlcu' College for Women today awar1el three honorary degrees that of mas. ter of arts, to members of its owr faculty.
 They were: William Bauer, asso' ciate professor of music; Frederick Weld, associated professor of music Miss Avie W. Sherer assistant pro lessor of fine arts. The class 0 1925, numbering G9 were graduated The commencement speaker wa! Professor James T. Sholwell, o Columbia university.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
EX.SERVICEMAN MISSING
 HIS St,5it CHECK HERE
Battiste Delhno Awarded Adjusted Compensation by Government
 But Cannot Dc Found.

Battlste Delfino, A local ex-service man applied several months ago for adjusted compensation and a cer- tihcate for sl,5ll was issued from the offices at Washington, D, c. Dell flno cannot be found. however. and the certificate has been at the office of the municipal home service bu- reau at city hall for weeks, Efforts on the part of Miss Cora Bertini, sec retary of the bureau, to locate Del tno and turn over to him his sl.bil certificate have been without avail, If the man cannot be found the ad- justed compensation check will be returned to the government.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
No" again was tho reply.

Miss Pope was asked about talk relating to spiritual medium shepherd was said to have seen, but the reply was broken by successful objections.
 Upon cross-examination, w. s. Stewart, chief of defense counsel, began to impeach Miss Popo's testi- mony by trapping her in n reply that did not agree with testimony she had given before tho coroner's investigation of Bill's death,
 Did Billy love the Shepherds like boy usually loves his father and mother?" asked Stewart.
 T don't think he did," replied the witness,
 q did not ask you what you thought" replied Stewart. and read to her replies she had made al the coroner's inquest.
 Billy loved them and they loved Billy" read the record.
 At the time you made that an- swer, was 1t true?" asked stewart, arousing Savage 10 objection. The next dozen questions dealt with Miss Pope's conversations with attorneys and others after McClin- tock's death. She admitted that when Shepherd had told her about Biily's irregular mode of life affect ing his health, Shepherd was speak ing from a deep interest in the boy
 "Yes, Billy was fond of oysters admitted Miss Pope when Stewart questioned her about an occasion shortly before Billy became i'll. at which, while they were together, the youth had eaten oysters.
 An epidemic of typhoid attributed to oysters was noticed in Chicago al that time.
 Stewart brought out that at tho coroner's inquest Miss Pope saiC Shepard had mentioned study O "typhoid". while upon direct exam ination yesterday she had said "ty phoid and germs.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Bishop Murray to Speak
 In City for Last Time

- 1t. Rev, John c. Murray. anxili- ary bishop of Hartford diocese, re- gently appointed bishop of Portland. Me. win address probably for the last time before his departure a New Britain audience, when he speaks tonight at Y. M. T. < B. hall under the auspices of New Britain Chapter, Connecticut Coun- c!l of Catholic Women, Bishop Murray has long been noted as a brilliant and forceful speaker, and huge turnout of men and women of the city is expected 10 attend the meeting which is being held in con- nection with the councils drive just launched.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

tude towards her changed when they learned of Blly's engagement to marry her.
 In one letter 10 Billy the young woman told of visit to the shep- herds when Shepherd had given her some excellent wine."
 Upon another visit 10 a bridge party Miss Pope scored, but regret ted she had not won first prize, a beautiful hand-mado scarf, which she would have prlzed for her hope chest. she said In letter.
 The defense chief counsel indicat- ed he had more than half hundred such letters when he read from NO. bt'' that Miss Pope and MT. and Mrs, Shepherd had discussed mar riaee and its after-life.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Faithful Fire Horses
 Now Are PensiOned Off

Washington. June Is P9 - The Capitol city retired three faithful servants today, Barney, Gene and Tom, the last veteran team of the city's once proud battalion of fire horses.
 High officials ofthe city and sey- eral hundred citizens were present for the retirement sevices, which included a dash down one of the thoroughfares with fire gongs clang- ing. Afterwards Barney Gene and Tom were decorated with weaths and escorted to a nearby farm where they will spend their remain Ing days enjoying pension of clover, oats and other delicacies.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Three More Clubs
 Raided by "Dry" Men

New York, June lb R-Three more gay night clubs were raided by prohibition agents early today. Four men were arrested and quantities ot liquor seized, At the Silver Slipper in the "Roaring Forties," merry dancers and diners greeted the agents with boos and misses. The bartender an dtwo attendants were arrested. A pitcher of gin was seiz' ed. Beer, whiskey and gin were taken from the Club Durant or West 5Sth street and the Club Bam' hoo on upper Park avenue. The manager of the Durant was arrested
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Lift Off-NO Pain!

Doesn't hurt one bit! Drop little s"Freezone" on an aching corn, in- stantly that corn stops hurting, then shortly you lift t right off with fingers.
 Your druggist sells tiny bottle of "Freezone" for a few cents, suffi- cient to remove every hard corn, soft corn, or corn between the toes, and the foot calluses, without soreness or irritation.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Nj. l. T. GRADUATION

Cambridge, Mass, June 16 Pi--A graduating class of bsi at Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology re- ceivcd diplomas today at the hands of Dr. Samuel W. stratton, presi- dent of the institute. The exercises were held out of doors in Dupont Court where more than 5000 par |ents and friends of the graduating class had assembled. For the third time in the history of Tech mem. bers of the faculty and the seniors were In academic dress.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
NOVICE SAVED IN SUICIDE ATTEMPT
(Continued from First Page)

lv did so and was not seen again until discovered on the roof. She had left her coat and hat in her dormitory room.
 Convent officers said Miss Breziic took the veil twenty days ago.
 After examination the woman was admitted to bail on technical charge of breach of the peace.
 Physicians later said that thei' opinion was that the young woman was not insane.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
Protest Is Made

Shanghai June 16.@P)-The British consul general here today vigorously protested to the civil governor and also to the Foreign Commissioner because of the kill ing of William w Mackenzie, a British subject, last night, Macken- zie was shot by Chinese agitators.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
HOLY CROSS GRADUATION

Worcester, Mass, June 1G PL-A class of 2l4, the largest in the his tory of the college, was graduated from Holy Cross today, The diplo- mas were presented by Governor Alvan T. Fuller who also awarded 26 honorary degrees bestowed by the college.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
LOTTa CRABTREE's ESTATE

Boston, June 16 P,-The estate of Lotta Crabtree. actress, whose will is being contested here by relatives, was valued at s3,114.5Sl in an in- ventory filed today. The personal estate was valued at sl,20s,531 and the real estate at s1,904,S00.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
STILL CAUSES FIRE

New Haven, Conn.,. June 16 P'-- After a fire which followed an ex- plosion of still and destruction of a barn this noon, Antonio Minore. 17, was arrested on liquor law charge, being the youngest person to be accused.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE

Lisbon, June 16 Pl-Five work men were killed and seven seriously injured by an explosion today in a distllery near Oporto.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
CHINESE DEMAND
 LIFE FOR LIFE
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Japs Sent Destroycrs

Tokyo, June 16-tP'-The Jap anese gov ernment, impressed by the gravity Of the Chinese anti-foreign situation, ordered four additional de- stroyers to sail for China tonight.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16
HELD FOR BAD CHECK

Stamford, Conn.,. June 16 P)- William Emansky, former grocery owner here, under arrest in Minors vile, Pa, for the local police, is charged with having given a worth less check to a New York concern for S200 worth of goods.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

North Americas water power Is ee,0o0,O90 horsepower.
New Britain herald., 1925-06-16

SHANTUSG SUTTING
 4 desirable material for dresses and draperieS; all coiors; SC inches wide. June On- Clearance Sale, yard OO& DRESS NOILES In dots and figures; medium and dark cOlOrings; 10 iuches Snss %'',s' s.'S, 1""s ,.u' Clear 25c
 ENGLISH PRINTS
 Best quality. tn silk effects; fast colOrs; a6 inches wide. June gls%ra"'r Gss'I'''s'',.. Sale 45c
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1925-10-06

/ the Minister Of Austria and Nine
! Proehnik and the charge d'AffaireI
| of Roumania. The Minister Of Den
mark, Mr.. Brun, varied the program
q bit by having an informal supper
party for his conpatriots at s:St
o'clock, the members of the legation
staff being asked to meet the Inter
parliamentary Union delegates from
Denmark.
Baron Nathan Host
Baron Nathan, who entertained
at the German Embassy, had as
guests the former secretary OF state
Of Germany, Baron Werner Won
Rheinbaben. The other guests were
Franz Bartschat, Doctor Adolf
Braun. Anton Erkelenz, Doctor Al
fred Gildemeister, Karl Hildenbrand,
Alfred Brodauf, the Reverend Adolf
Koreli, Baroness KoSkull, Mrs.
Thusnelda, Lang Brumann, Ernst
LAmmer. Doctor Rudolf Schneider.
Doctor Kurt Rosenfeld, Mrs. Lutse
Schroeder, Mrs. Christine Teusch,
Miss Braun, Professor Reny, Mr..
Boya, Mr.. O'E1ara, Mr.. Nicholson,
Mr.. Jordan, Colonel Emerson, Mr..
Barthelme and the secretary Of the
German embassy, Doctor Edwart
Won SelZam.
The Minister Of Norway and Nine.
Bryn had a number of distinguished
Americans In the company asked TO
meet the Norwegiap. delegates, their
dinner party including the Secre-
tafy of the Navy, Mr.. Wilbur; the
Secretary OF Labor and Mrs. Davis,
Surgeon General and Mrs. Hugh
Cumming, Judge and Mrs. j. Harry
CovinRton, Congressman and Mrs.
Kyale, Doctor K. w. Wefring, j..
Sundby, j. Bergersen, Doctor and
Mrs. Stejneger. Miss Inger Bryn,
Miss Laura Bryn and John Bryn.
Guests OF the Minister Of Austria
and Nine. Prochnik at dinner were
Doctor Karl Drexel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Josef HeiRI. Doctor Viktor KEN
book, Joseph Stockler, Doctor Err.
win Waiss and the Counselor Of
the Austrian Legation and Nine.
Kleinwachker. M
French Delegates Guests
Colonel and Mrs. Wade II. Cooper
entertained I'm the Chinese room
at the Narrower in honor Of the
French deIeRatio1 attending the In.
terpAriiamentafy Union. Among
those present were the president ct
the delegation. Senator Fernan.l
Merlin; the secretary Of the dele
CATION, Deputy Henri Falcoz: Senar
tor Beaumont: former minister,
Deputy q. e. FIandin and Madame
F7andin, and also the following
members Of the French Chamber of
Deputies. Raymond Reynaud, Max
ence Bible, Doctor Chassaing, Andre
Escoffier, Doctor Grfnda, M. Cap
graz and M. T'hivrier.
The others present were Justice
and Mrs. Edward +. Sanford, former
Senator and Mrs. Nathanial B. Dial,
Miss Fannie Dial, Doctor and Mrs.
MACPHERSON Chichton, Captain and
Mrs. C. C. Calhoun, Mrs. w. T..
Kennerly, John C. Scofteld, assist