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New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

AT THE STRAND

AT THE STRAND
The new program today at the
Strand brings to New Britain the
worlds greatest magician, Nicola.
who will present his spectacle of
wonders-a series Of battling illu-
sions and thrills that have won him
an enviable name in every corner OF
globe. Nicola Is the consummate
Snowman who presents his veritable
production OF magic incidentally ex-
posing many Of the receptions in
dulged in by stage fakirs. Nicola
lays no pretense to being a mystic.
His performance Is strictly Illusion
with the viewpoint of genuine and
interesting entertainment. Other
acts on the Strand bill include. Fur
man and Evans; George Freder-
icks and Co.: tho Dancing Franks
and Barton and Young. The feature
photoplay 10 Summer Bachelors"
written by the author of planning
Youth"
The attractions for next week in
clude THE Whirlwind of Youth"
starring Lois Moran. which opens
Sunday. The Brown Derby Band will
begin = three days engagement on
Monday while Marty Dupree and
her Follies will open at the Strand
on Thursday of next week with an
entire new production.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
COMEDY AT LYCEUM

Pleasure Before Business" a
roaring comedy with dramatic trim
mings opened this afternoon at the
Lyceum theater. The story with it's
Jewish Irish Scotch comedy is a
WOW. Sam Weinberg who owns a
cigar factory, has planned for the
marriage of his daughter Ruth to
Morris Fishbein. In accordance with
the delightful Jewish custom. Sam
has amassed for his Ruth a dowry
Of 100000. Morris OF course loves
the $4,000 but tells of the dowry
being incidental to his affections.
For a companion feature THE
High Flyer" starring Reed Howes.
is thriller.
The latest news events and come
dies. help to fill out the bill and
make 1t one Of the finest bills OF en-
tertainment showing in New Britain
this week.
A pleasant surprise awaits all who
attend the Thursday, Friday and
Saturday performances. as a
souvenir program and picture OF Col.
Charles A. Lindbergh. is given to
each of the patrons for the balance
OF the week.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
Big JEWEL THEFT WHILE
ASCOT WEEK DANCE Is ON
Value Of $4,000 Placed on Gems
Taken from the Home OF George
H, Whigham-Some Recovered.

Ascot Heath. Eng, June 10
(CP)-Search for thousands Of dol
lars worth of jewels stolen from the
home here of George Hay Wing
ham Of New York during the Ascot
week festivities today Inconvenience
cd the nobility and county aristo-
cracy for miles around as crowds
gathered for the running of the gold
cup race.
The Whighams entertained last
night with bridge and dancing
while two unknown persons were
ransacking the premises, gathering
together jewels valued at s27,500.
About $17,5oO worth OF the jewels
belonged to Mrs. Gilbert c. Wing
ham. wife Of director Of the
Anglo-Persian Oil company, who
was visiting her sister-in- law, Mrs.
George H. Whigham.
A night Waterman interrupted the
burglars escape as they were cross
ing the lawn and about $4,000
worth Of jewels was dropped during
the chase. The jewels were recover
ed.
The burglary became known to-
day when police established a circle
with a radius of 20 miles around
Ascot and began questioning motor
lists as they came along the roads to
or from the heath. Today was the
gala occasion OF Ascot week and
among the converging throng was
most Of the nobility and aristocracy
OF England. All were put to some in
convenience.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

The Truthful Sex" remarkable
story Of the pitfalls which beset
young married couples In modern
society. is shown at the Palace to-
night.
The companion feature picture is
the melodrama OF Helen Holmes in
her greatest railroad story. Webs
Of SteeT'.
Another splendid double feature
program is being offered at the Pal
ace theater tomorrow Woman
handled" Richard Dix's latest Para
mount starring picture which heads
the bill. is a speedy story OF love.
handled and ladies, comedy Of New
York and the great open spaces
where men are Womanhandled.
The other feature on this bill is
George Walsh. The ace OF action
star, outdoes even his own previous
exploits. in the biggest picture yet
Striving for Fortune"
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

the club.
Mrs. Inez Henry Babcock II sub
shutting in English today for Miss
Lora Given.
The School Paper club Of the
Central Junior high school under
the direction OF John Read will end
successful season Friday when the
final graduation issue Of the Cen
trail Light" comes out. The club has
for the first time in the history Of
the school put q weekly paper,
which is run on the regular news
paper plan, on a firm basis. The cost
Of the paper has also been lowered
and the quality Of news improved.
The president Of the club Is Frank
O'Brien while Morten Eisenberg Is
managing editor. The graduation
issue. which is now being printed.
will contain reviews OF the sections
news for the year with all champion
ships. The members of the club have
decided to purchase pins instead OF
having picnic.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
City Items

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Hultgren
and son. Clarence. Of Wallace street,
and Mrs. E. w. Danielson of Buff
falo. N. Y, a daughter. will leave
tomorrow for Lewiston, Me-, where
they will attend the graduation ex-
ercises Of Bates college. Miss Ella
J. Hultgren, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Hultgren. is a member of the
graduating class.
New Lunch Specials every noon
and night at Crowell's.-advt.
The police were notified today of
the suspension OF the operators H.
censes Of John Krom Of 81 Francis
street and Oswald O'Conneu of 4s
Lincoln street.
Members Of Eddy Glover Post,
No. s. will be the guests of the
Auxiliary unit at the regular meet
ing to be held at o'clock this eve
ming. A village choir will render
vocal and instrumental selections
followed by dancing and refresh
ments.
Miss Jane Middleton Of 40 Liberty
street has returned home after
spending two weeks in Atlantic City.
The school accommodations COM
mitee OF the school board will meet
in the communities rooms Of the
Walnut Hill school this afternoon at
4:30 o'clock.
There will be a social and festival
tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the
Reformation Lutheran church.
Gustave f. Carlson returned
last night from Harvard university
to spend the summer vacation with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Carson on 77s East street. Miss
Dagmar Carlson has returned from
Bates for the summer vacation.
James s. Beach OF Black Rock
avenue has returned home from
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
CENTRAL JR. h. 9. NOTES

At tho weekly meeting Of the Sec
tional presidents Of the Central
Junior high school this morning Ed
win McEvoy was elected treasurer Of
the school for the term beginning
next September. Tho other officers
elected last week are: President.
Duane Smiley: vice-president. Doro-
thy Page: secretary. Constance
Steele. The installation Of the Off
GERS who are to succeed President
William Ross, Vice. President Mar
jorie Recor, Secretary Dorothy
Potts. and Treasurer Dune Smiley
will take place next Monday after
noon when the upper half Of the
school will attend the exercises with
the presidents of all grades
The Junior Dramatic club Of the
school, under the direction OF Miss
Agnes Nolan. will hold its party
and dance next Tuesday after
school. 1t Is planned to admit only
those invited and the members Of
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16


helped them when everything else
failed.
While women. children and elder
ly people are especially benefited by
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. 1t is
promptly effective on the most ro-
bust constitution and in the most OBJ
stinate cases. 1t is mild and gentle
in its action and does not cause
gripping and strain. Containing
neither opiates nor narcotics. 1t is
safe for the tiniest baby. Children
like it and take it willingly.
Every drug store sells DR.. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. Keep bottle
in your home. Where many live
someone is sure to need it quickly.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
Airplane Load of Medals
For Lindbergh Dinner

Attleboro. Mass, June 16 R1A
plane came from New York today
TO carry back huge gold medal
designed by John Gregory and some
hundreds Of medals in silver and
bronze that are to be presented at
the aeronautical Chamber Of Com
merce banquet to Col. Lindbergh
tonight. A factory here worked day
and night to complete in nve days
the making of medals which usual
ly takes weeks.
The gold medal is to be present
cd to Colonel Lindbergh. the silve,
medals to officials of the chamber
and the bronze medals to guests at
the dinner.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
MAPLE HILL NEWS

The annual community picnic will
be held Saturday afternoon at l
o'clock on the lawn of H. H. How
ards residence on Maple Hill ave-
nue.. Everyone is asked to bring a
basket lunch. During the afternoon
there will be games for the children.
The Maple Hill Bridge closed its
season, Monday afternoon with q
luncheon and bridge given at Hale's
Tea Room in Glastonbury. The
prizes were awarded to Mrs. James
Powell, Mrs. William Middlemas,
Mrs. William Allen, Mrs. E. E. Aus
tin, Mrs. William Fitzell, and Mrs
+. B. Proudman.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Cook of
Greenfield. Mass. were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Cook Of Golf
street for few days this week.
The Newington Garden club met
this afternoon at the home of Mrs
l.. l.. Redick in Newington. The sub
ject of the afternoon was wild
Flowers and Their Habits" The
members responded to the roll call
with their favorite wild flower.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sorrow and
family OF Maple street spent last
weekend at their summer home in
East river.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. Baldwin and
family spent the weekend in
Litchfield.
Miss Margaret Conway. teacher at
the Elm Hill school, has recovered
from her recent illness and has re-
sumed teaching.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
"MoTHER" AT CAPITOL

"MOTHER" AT CAPITOL
One Of the outstanding photoplay
hits of the season Is now being
featured today, Friday and Satur-
day at the Capitol. 1t is Mother"
and in the title and featured role is
Belle Bennett. Miss Bennett is the
greatest portrayer of mother" roles
on the screen and will always be re-
membered for her wonderful acting
in Stella Dallas"
As companion feature Fred
Thomson will be offered In Don
Mike" fast moving adventure
story.
The Capitol News is showing views
of the Col. Lindbergh reception in
New York
Beginning Sunday night for four
days the Capitol will offer the big
laughing hit Cradle snatchers'
one Of the funniest pictures OF the
year.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
DIES IN BALL GAME

New Castle, Pa. June is R-
Catching in a ball game without a
chest protector resulted in the death
Of Charles Morrow, %. Morrow was
struck just above the heart by a foul
tip from the bat Of an opposing play
err In a twilight game near here last
night. Death was reported almost
instantaneous.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
SLIM LINDBERGH NO NECKER
THAW GETS SLAPT; FLASHES OF LIFE

ago he was forced to undergo one
of various operations.
New York-Bootlegging in the
United States seems to look attrAc-
tive in South Africa. Nathan Alb
rahamson. witness in a liquor trial.
testified that after falling in Cape
Town as "A paper merchant he came
to New York In the hope of re-
coupling his finances in the liquor
business.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
CANOPY RURNS

Milton, Mass, June 16 F-Fire-
mems rubber sheets replaced the
bright canvas Of the canopy under
which Miss Mary Rita Macdonald
had expected to walk to her we'd
ding today. She was about to leave
her home when the canopy caught
fire. She waited upstairs until "a
iiremen had extinguished the blazo
and restored the covering with
available material.
Then the ceremony was perform
cd In st. Agatha's church by Rev.
Edgar L. Carney. The bridegroom,
Albert ]. Stackpole. is employed by
the Boston and Maine railroad at
Woodsville, N. H.. where they will
live.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16
BABIES CRY
FOR "CASTORA"
Prepared Especially for Infants
and Children OF All Ages

Mother! Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 80 years as
pleasant, harmless substitute for
Castor OIL. Paregoric. Teething
Drops and Soothing Syrups. Con-
tains no narcotics. Proven directions
are on each package. Physicians
everywhere recommend 1t.
The genuine bears signature of
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

BY the Associated Press.
New York-Harry K. Thaw has
been slapped by a lady" That's
how his statement describes an in
cident at the studio where he is
producing two-reel comedies. His
secretary said an unprovoked as
sault had been made on the wife
Of one Of Thaw's employees. Thaw's
statement was devoted more to the
technique and artistic accomplish
ment" of his picture than to the
shaping.
Woodsfield, Ohio-The Rev. Miss
Georgiana b. Suchs believes in be-
ing prompt. even II she must fly.
One minute before she was due for
speech at an Epworth League
meeting she alighted in q church
yard. Il just Lindyed over" she
explained regarding her 800 mile
fight from Toledo.
New York-A real little Mary has
a real little lamb. Surplus animals
were auctioned at the Central Park
zoo. Mary Goebel, II. Of Nyack.
picked out the tiniest woolly thing
she could find, and her mother paid
$3.50 to the city. Mary said she
would teach her pet to follow her
to school.
Omaha. Neb.-Miss Bernice c.
Bowling and her twin sister. Bertha.
publish the Journal at Santa Clara.
Calf Miss Bernice told the Ma
tional Editorial association that
their firm of we" had lost only
two political fights in % years.
New York-No. girls, Slim posi-
lively will not neck A progressing
young thing threw her arms around
! him in Times Square. He shook his
head and shoulders and backed
away while the police restrained
the young lady.
Utica, N. UT il to be louder
and louder at the beaches. The
style committee Of the American
Knit Underwear Manufacturers
association wants more color de-
signs in bathing suits.
London-Nickey Walker. who is
training on an island in the Thames
for Tommy Milligan, is signing for
an Englishnan who can punch. He
has used up IA sparring partners
already, knocking four out in one
afternoon.
New York-solomon r. Guggen-
helm. flnancier, is optimistic. Leav-
ing for England, he said: THE
wealth of America is so great that
there is no reason why the present
prosperity should not continue for
many years to come. The only
thing that could effect a change
would be a political disturbance"
Philadelphia -, John sanderson
Packard Of Rhinelander, Wis, has
become a doctor Of medicine not
withstanding great handicaps. Sc
verely burned by X-rays while do
ing research work at the Univer-
stay Of Wisconsin two years ago.
he received his degree at the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania while seat
ed In a wheel chair. Only two weeks
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

Herald Classified Ads are fire.
quently the topic of conversation In
every home in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

Brown university. He will be assist
ant camp director At Camp Keno
sahbee, Portland, this summer.
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1927-06-16

Omaha. Neb.-Miss Bernice C..
Bowling and her twin sister. Bertha.
publish the Journal at Santa Clara.
Calf. Miss Bernice told the Ma
tional Editorial association that
their firm of I'VE" had lost only
two political fights in % years.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
FINAL EFFORT
WILL Be MADE
TO FIND VET.

PHOENIX, Aug. 25 GA final eff
fort to locate Alfred T. Menard, she'll
shocked war veteran missing from his
Glendale home for 10 days, will be
made Saturday night when water will
be turned out of the Arizona canal
north of here, it was announced to-
night by officials of the Salt River
Valley Water Users association.
The water will be turned out of the
canal Saturday. evening and the flow
will not be resumed until the next
evening, allowing ample time for a
thorough search of the canal by coun-
ty officers.
Lieut.. Charles Douglas and Capt. G..
H. Reynolds of Fort Sam Houston, sent
here to aid in the search for the
missing veteran, took a day off await
ing the discovery of fresh trails. Capt.
Reynolds, who with his companion
make their headquarters at the Tue
son municipal airport, left for San
Diego this afternoon Lieut. Douglas
remained at Tucson making repairs to
his plane.
Both fliers are expected to resume
their search for Menard tomorrow
afternoon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
Is KILLED and
70 INJURED IN
FRENCH WRECK

CHAMONIx, France. Aug Is H9--
Fifteen persons were reported killed
and 20 injured, several grayely iii
the derailment of the locomotive and
first coach of the mountain railway
running between Chamonix and Mon
tenvers.
The mountain railway is Of the
rack and pinion type. The train left
Montenvers, where the tourists MAX
ing the trip had seen the. vast "sea
Of ice" which fills the highest basins
OF the. Mont Blanc chain, on its
downward trip shortly before 5 o'clock
this afternoon.
Not long after the beginning Of
the descent it was said that the
brakes failed to hold and the train
gathered speed rapidly.
Finally the locomotive was derailed
and the first coach followed il,
pdunging into ravine about so
feet deep.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
JENSEN'S BACKERS WILL
PAY NAVIGATOR $500

HONOLULU, Aug. 25, P)-Backers
of Pilot Martin Jensen, whose plane
finished second in the Dole flight
race from Oakland, announced to-
day that they had decided to pay
$25OO to Paul Schulter of San Fran
cisco who navigated the plane. 1t
was learned from Schulter yesterday
that he had received only $25 from
Jensen and the promise of steam
ship transportation Back to the
mainland Schulter was without
funds. M
A representative of the hackers
said today that while SchuIter made
the flight without promise Of COM
pensation, everything possible would
be done for him.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
COURTNEY WILL
HOP OFF TO S.
| FRIDAY MORNING

SOUTHAMPTON, Eng, Aug. rs QF9
Captain Frank T. Courtney, un-
successful in another attempt this
evening to start for the Azores in
his flying boat the Whale" EN- route
to the United States, at midnight
jettisoned more gasoline in order to
tighten his ship and definitely decided
tc make @ fresh attempt about 5
o'clock tomorrow
Captain Courtney made three at
tempts to get into the air, but the
Whale" merely kicked up spray and
failed to rise. About 100 gallons of
fuel was thrown overheard in order
to tighten the craft but further at,
telnpts proved futile.
Almost perfect atmospheric condi-
tions prevailed during today's at
tempted hop Off There was virtually
nc wind and the water was extremely
smooth.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
SEEK OIL Case
. WITNESSES FOR
DIVERSE REASON

WASHINGTON, Aug Is, H1-Word
that Atlee Pomerene and William
f. Leahy, special government and
defense cousel respectively in the
Forthcoming Fall-Sinclair oil con-
spiracy, trial are both in Europe,
where two witnesses long sought by
the government are still in hiding,
led to considerable speculation here
today.
The two witnesses are Harry M.
Blackmer, former chairman OF the
board of the Midwest Refining COM
pany and James E. O'NeiIl, former
president of the Prairie Oil and
Gas company. Elackmer is supposed
to be in Monaco, while ONeill was
last heard from in Czecho- -Sloval1ia
While Pomerene told associates
here before his departure for Europe
that he hoped to bring the two men
back with him, the visit of Leahy, who
got a two weeks start on his rival
counsel could not be exactly explain
ed at his office here today. One
report had it however, that he had
received advance information le-
garding the prosecutors plans and
had, set out to reach the missing
witnesses first,
George P. Hoover, associate de-
tense counsel, said be knew nothing
of Mr.. Tleahy's plans while in Eu-
rope, but saw no reason VIII, the de-
fense should attempt to block the
witnesses ';etur1 here Tor the Oc-
tober trial.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
FORMER DOUGLASITES
ARE WE'D In Ell PASO

s
A wedding of more than usual
interest is that of Miss Helen Ander-
son and Mr.. Voss Kleinschmidt, both
OF whom formerly made their homes
in Douglas.
. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
j. H. DeBord, of FL Paso, while the
groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.
II. Kleinschrnidt of this city.
They both attended the Douglas
high school and it was here that the
romance began. They were later
graduated from the institution, and at
present Mr.. Kleinscllmidt is time
keeper in the Southern Pacific rail-
road offices in Ell Paso
The wedding ceremony was perform
ed at the First Presbyterian church in
Ell Paso, Saturday, August. 20.
The couple plan to make their home
in Ell PaSo.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
COFFEE RAISING
/ N CALIFORNIA
BEING PLANNED

LOS ANGELES, Aug, Is, OFF
forts to raise coffee in the Imperial
Valley will be made by the Ameri-
can Coffee Planters and Packers, inc,
according to the terms Of stock
selling permit issued to that cor
poration today by Chief Deputy
State Corporation Commissioner
Walther.
According to its application, the
company plans to construct pack
ing plant at Hoftville and to grow
coffee plants on a 160-acre ranch
nearby. 1t also plans to extend it's
plantation to land which it pro-
poses to lease from ethoCordaol
poses to lease from the Colorado River
Land Co, the application states.
The corporation claims it has pro-
pagated 10000 coffee plants.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26

gallons for 81. =
Reviving rumors Of brewing
gasoline war here, the officials Of
the company announced that the
present reduction was only fore
runner of additional cuts to be made
by smaller refihers and marketers
to meet competition and regain lost
business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
TIME TABLE
PICKWICK STAGE
SYSTEM


Leaving Douglas
WestBound
7:30 A. M. For all points west.
11:0O A. M. For Bisbee only.
Except Sunday
2:15 P. M. For BiSbee, Tomb
stone and Nogales.
Except Sunday
$3.50 P, M. For all points west.
EastbOund
$3.50 A, M. Lordsburg, Deming,
Ell Paso, Silver City and
Amarillo.
7:15 P. M. Lordsburg, Deming,
Ell Paso and Amarillo.
Arriving at Douglas
From the West
1885 A. M. From all points west.
LOS P. M. From Bisbee only.
Except Sunday
Ais p M. From Bisbee, Tomb
stone and Nogales.
Except Sunday
6:10 P. M. From all points west.
From the East
GAS A. M. From Lordsburg,
Deming, Ell PaSo and Amar-
lilo.
7:30 P. M. From Lordsburg,
Deming, Ell Paso, Silver City
and Amarillo.
All Stages Depart From
Pickwick Stage Depot
l2%4 G Ave. Phone SS3
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
BURN CATHOLIC
CHURCHES FOR
LOOT SAYS MAN

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. .25 Q9 -
Burning of II Roman Catholic church.
es in Canada was described today in
affidavits signed by Roy Marsden, con-
Wct, in Ohio penitentiary and turned
over to Canadian officials.
MarSden, serving a term for SIM
liar acts in the United States, said
he was told not to divulge details of
the affidayits until Canadian officials
have had an opportunity to apprehend
other members of the gang.
However, it was thought he impli-
Gated no others. Among the II church
fires described were those of st. Anne's
shrine and the cathedral in the city
of Quebec.
Marsden, who admitted burning a
number of Roman Catholic churches
in several states when arrested at up
per Sandusky, Ohio, two months ago,
said that he and lis companions sim
gled out Catholic churches because of
the greater value of the loot in them.
nicYofcIn r1oIny1l,o,,oc OF 1-z5 no
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26

ROME FLIGHT DELAYED
ROOSEVELT FIELD, Aug. 25 R)-
Start of the flight of the monoplane
"Old Glory to Rome was definitely
postponed until tomorrow at 6:55
o'clock tonight.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26

Dispatch Telephones 81. so.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26

Against this sampiina disc of the
Snyder sampler Is forced all of
the Lead ore which comes to
the new Douglas SmcIter. The
opening shown in the disc Is
1-1cth OF the total area of the
disc. and while revolving cuts
t-1oth of the total ore stream.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26
for use daily until Sept.
80. RetMrnl limit Oct. 81.

Now plan your summer trips
east. You can go at surprisingly
low cost. Note these examples Of
summer excursion fares:
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-08-26

Dispatch Telephones 81 and 80.