New Britain herald., 1926-10-21
California's Attitude

Failure of California women to signify intention of attending a re- caption in honor of women of all states in the Union, and the refusal of two railroads to move Queen Marie's private train for a nominal charge were given today as reasons for California being stricken from the list of states to be honored by a visit Of the royal traveller.
 The reasons were given by a member of the queens suite, on pro- vision that the source of the infor- nation be withheld.
 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad, tn, information of the Associated Press said, had provided the queen with a ten-car private train. Re quests were made of various rail- roads to provide power for moving the train over the tracks. All agreed, the informant said, except the Southern and Santa Fe rail roads.
 The queen extended invitations to women of all states to attend a reception she was to give in their honor" the informant said. "The women of California did not accept the invitation. Coupled with the fact that the queen has not receiv- ed an invitation of any importance from anyone in California, she de- clared, after considering the refusal of the railroads, that she would not visit California"
 ...... Up Early Today
 Queen Marie was up before sum- rise today, despite the fact that she did not retire until 1 a. m.. after the festivities Of her reception at the Ritz-Carlton hotel.
 She ordered writing material soon after she arose, presumably to write another article about her trip. But her writing did not prevent her from viewing the sunrise from a window of her suite It was her first sight Of New York in the sun light, as 1t was raining when she arrived Monday and also when she returned to the city last night. One Of her waiting said the queen was "keenly delighted" with the view.
 Princess Ileana and Prince Mich olas also arose early, and break lasted with their mother, who had fresh fruit, omelette with mush- h4f rpIIu
 Carpet For Royal Feet
 There was excitement when the queen suddenly appeared in the hotel lobby. Cries of the carpet" were shouted by hotel employes and it was quickly laid for her exit. The queen then entered an automo- bile to be driven to the public li- brary at Fifth avenue and Forty Second street.
 A crowd gathered al the library when the queen arrived.
 For the first time since his arriv- al, Prince Nicholas appeared in civilian clothes. When he emerged from the hotel he found a present waiting for him. It was a sports roadster presented 10 him by an automobile firm He immediately seated himself at the steering wheel and drove north up Park avenue without making known his destina- ton. He was accompanied by Prin- cess Ileana.
 Meanwhile the queen was inspect ing the library, viewing the pictures in the art gallery. She showed spe- cai interest in a portrait Of George Washington.
 Kiss Narie's Hand
 New York, Oct. q P,-Havlng received the homage of some of Americas most prominent citizens. who marched past an improvised throne. many Of them kissing her hand. Queen Marie of Rumania to- day turned her attention 10 the Philadelphia sesqui- cXpo- sltion of America's independence.
 General John J. Pershing was the first of the roo who were presented to the Rumanian queen al a reccp- ton in the Ritz Carlton hotel last night. The line formed in the grand ball room. which had been con verted into a colorful antumnal for es' decorated with Rumanian flags.
 Her son. Prince Nicholas and daughter, Princess Iloana, and half a dozen others were in the receiving line with Queen Marie. She wore dress which had the appearance Of solid silver. Surrounding her head and f1aring outward at the sides was a tiara of diamonds and pearls. while high In front Of the tiara was n emerald, the size Of n walnut. On each side Of the tiara was one other great green stone.
 Wears Brilliant Gems
 From the regal headdress hung