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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
Army Quartermasters
Getting Very Thrifty

Washington. June Is P-By al
tering leftover clothing. reblocking
hats, using electric power instead of
steam for many of its refrigeration
plants. buying hay and forage To-
cally instead of shipping it from
distant points and by other econo-
mics, the quartermaster corps of
tie army, it was announced, has
saved approximately 100000 dur
ing the present fiscal year.
1t saved 100000 by revising its
army transport sailing schedules.
$4,000 by converting tractor mo-
tors to passenger vehicles, and s6S,-
900 by finding novel uses for sleazy
cloth left over from the war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
BIG PARADE FORECAST
FOR SATURDAY, june Is
Spanish War Memorial to Be Mecca
For Many Military Organizations
Including Putnam Phalanx

More than 500 veterans Of the
Spanish.Ame War will particle
pate in the dedication of the Spanish
War Memorial at Willow Brook
park. June IS. according to Colonel
w. w. Bullen, chairman Of the
parade committee, Colonel Bullen
has been advised that the Putnam
Phalanx will parade. This will be the
first time for some years for this
organization to parade in New Brit
ain.
Members OF the American Legion,
the 169th Infantry and Uniformed
Rank P. o. S. Of A., also will parade.
Many other organizations are ex-
pected to participate.
Colonel Bullen. Past Department
Commander Theodore johnson, Gus
tat Carlson and Ike T. Hills will rep
resent A. G. Harmon camp at the
18th annual state encampment OF
Spanish War Veterans at Bridgeport
Friday and Saturday.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
VICTIM ACCUSES PAULD
OF USING "PH0NEY" CARDS
He and Friend Try to Reclaim S12
and Police Investigate
Alteration.

Leopold Pauld OF 3ls Church
street complained to OFFICER John
O'Brien last night that as he was
passing S26 Church street. four men
attacked him. Officers O'Brien,
Brophy and Hellberg Investigated
from the quartet that last Sunday
one Of them lost Sl2 in card game
in which. it is alleged. Pauld used
"phony deck" Last night. they
waited for Pauld and spoke to him
about the matter, they said. and he
used harsh language towards them.
There was a scuffle but no one was
assaulted, according to their state
ments to the officers. who saw no
reason for arrests.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
AT THE PALACE

Heroes Of the Night" tonight at
the Palace. offers its patrons an ex-
ceedingly we'll made and thrilling
romantic melodrama, with Cullen
Lands and Rex Lease appearing as
representatives Of the fire and po-
lice departments Of big city and
Marion Nixon furnishing the heart
interest" The story moves swiftly
and with a wealth Of action to Its
climax.
The companion feature for to-
night u up the Ladder" with
Virginia valli. Forrest Stanley,
Holmes Herbert. Margaret Living
ston and George Fawcett.
The entire program will change
tomorrow and will offer The Truth
full Sex" starring Huntley Gordon
and Mae Busch. The other feature
on this program Is Helen Holmes in
Webs Of Steel" gigantic railroad
melodrama.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
FLEE FROM REFORMAT0RY
But ARE QUICKLY CAUGHT
Trio Cuts Window Bar and Escapes
From Cheshire INSTITUTIONAL
Liberty An Hour.

After having escaped from Chesh-
ire reformatory by cutting a win
dow bar while working in a tunnel
underneath the school. Howard
Newton OF New Britain and Martin
Pinto and Thomas Acre Of New Ha-
ven. were captured about AIS yes
terday afternoon as they were walk
ing along the Cheshire-South Meri-
Gen turnpike, in Waterbury. They
were at liberty about an hour when
they were apprehended by Officer
pal Of the school. They are is years
OF age.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
AUTO KNOCKS CHILD DOWN.

Antoinctte Chia-amontc, aged s.
OF so Lafayette street, was struck
by an automobile driven by Thomas
S, George OF Z Temple street, Hart
ford, on Lafayette street about $50
street. and George was unable to
avoid striking her, according to his
report to Officer William Temple.
The officer and George went to the
child's home and advised Mrs.
called but the mother dill not con-
slider 1t necessary to do so. Officer
Temple found no cause for police
action.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
ST. JOsEPH's CIRCUS

Everything Is In readiness for the
big st. Joseph's circus. which will
make its debut on the big church
lot on Edison street on Thursday
night. June %. The performers are
already In town and New Britain
will be treated to some truly won-
derful acts. A parade will be held
out Of tAe grounds at 1880 p. m.
and, headed by the Willimantic Boy
Scout band Of so pieces. will parade
up Main street to North Main and
return to the grounds. Clowns and
ponies and all the fixings will be
in the parade. The big show will
start Immediately after the conclu-
sion OF the parade and will have
five big feature acts. Although all
the acts are of the very highes:
grade. the team of Dephil and Dep
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

Andrews building opposite the
Strand theater Thursday noon at
1880. Nicola. who will appear at
the Strand Thursday. Friday and
Saturday. will permit members OF
the local police department to
place him in the strait Jacket.
His escape Is one Of the most In
teresting and thrilling performances
which, incidentally, he exhibited in
every European country and Aus
tralia. Nicola is recognized as one
of the foremost American magi-
clans.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
BACK STAGE" AT LYCEUM

The final showing OF this intimate
glimpse Of the life of chorus girls,
their joys and their sorrows and the
problem Of one girl who Graves a
career behind the footlights. Starred
in this production are Barbara Bed
ford. William Collier. Jr.. and Gayne
Whitman. Alberta Vaughn, Eileen
Percy and Shirley O'Hara.
The curtain also comes down on
THE Man from Hardpan." This is
a picture Of the west concerning a
young rancher who finds another
man impersonating himself and
trying to ruin the girl he loves.
Opening the bill Thursday Is the
greatest Jewish-Irish comedy riot.
pleasure Before Business" featur-
ing Pat O'Malley. Virginia Browne
Faire and Rosa Rosanova.
The companion feature for Thurs
day is High Flier." featuring Reed
Howes as a daredevil aviator.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
GUTAUKAS-GRAYS0N
Charles j. Gutaukas and Miss Anna
Grayson United In Marriage At
st. Joseph's Church.

Miss Anna Grayson. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Grayson OF
II Judd avenue. and Charles ].
Gutaukas, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Gutaukas of 10 Henry street, were
married at o'clock this morning at
st. Joseph's church by Rev. John
T.. Donohue. They were attended by
Miss Marion Grayson. sister Of the
bride. and John J. DeAngels.
The bride was attired in rose en-
semble and hat to match and wore a
corsage of sweet peas. The maid OF
honor wore powder blue gown and
hat to match and corsage Of sweet
peas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gutaukas left for At
lantic City. Oh their return they
will reside at 10 Henry street.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
Is I'd. high power rifle of,-hand

Is I'd. high power rifle oH-hand
possible 100)-first prize. Sheaffer
lifetime desk set. Robert Sestit.
South Kent. SO; second prize, duffle
bag. Elihu Lyman, Middlefield. s.:
third prize. shooters box. E. Nara
more, Bridgeport. S..
Traps (string Of 25)-first prize
1ngraham clock. c. A. Pickering.
Middletown, "a: second prize Lamp
cook, Elihu Lyman, Middlefield. "a;
third prize, marble ak and sheath.
Mr.. Capewell Bridgeport, 81.
Team shoots-50 yd. small bore,
silver cup. New Britain Rifle club,
$50; Is yd. high power. silver cup.
New Britain Rifle club, S75.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
SONS OF FIGHTING FATHERS ARE
WEST POINTERS; FLASHES OF LIFE

West Point, N. Y. - Their fathers
fought for Uncle Sam and they are
ready themselves. Among new Sec
ond lieutenants Just graduated from
the military academy are Frederick
Funston, Jr., and the sons Of Major
General John L. Hines. formerly
chief Of staff and of Major General
Fox Conner. formerly deputy chief OF
staff: also William j. Glasgow, Jr..
beau OF Princess Ileana on her visit
to the Point.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

New York - Harland De Mag
laive's father is general manager of
the French line. Harland. a grad
uate of the sorbonne. Is beginning to
follow in Dads footsteps by work.
ing at s55 a week as a longshore-
man.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
Miss Parsons Graduate
Of Dana Hall School

Miss Elizabeth Parsons, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w. Parsons Of
204 Lincoln street, Is numbered
among the. graduating class at Dana
Hall, Wellesley Mr.. and Mrs. Par
sons are planning to make the trip
to the Massachusetts college to at
tend the commencement exercises.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
JouNsroys SAIL FOR SWEDEN

Major and Mrs. Frank H. john
ston have sailed for Stockholm.
Sweden. where Major Johnston will
represent tho Connecticut Chamber
of Commerce at the international
Chamber of Commerce sessions. This
will be the fourth successive internal
tional Chamber Of Commerce session
at which Major Johnston has been
delegate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
EVENING LINGERIE

Black lace meets white georgette
with a line OF faggotting on new
evening sets OF panties and separate
bandeauX.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

Philadelphia - Foster Sanford
was once among those who made
Yale mighty in football. Foster
Sanford. Jr.. pitcher. will captain the
nine Of. the University Of Pennsyl-
vania next year. He plays football,
too.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
ESCAPE FROM AIR PRISON

The most sensational outdoor
stunt ever performed in this vicin.
ity will be given by the Great Nj.
cola, master magician. when he
will attempt to release himself from
Il strait jacket while suspended
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS TO CLOSE

The last session for the season OF
the seventh and eighth grades of
the united Weekday church schools
will be held in the chapel Of the
South Congregational church tomor-
row afternoon from to o'clock.
churches have been invited to be
present. Practically every class has
prepared sketch or program, set
ting forth the work done during the
second semester.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

New York - The original Of Little
Lord Fauntleroy is somewhat corpu-
lent and bald now. So society re-
porters noted when Vivian Burnett.
son of the late Frances Hodgson
Burnett. attended wedding at the
estate of his famous mother.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

Boston THE dandiest kid is
coming to Boston. il nine-year- old
Alvan T. Fuller. Jr., has anything to
say about it. He saw Indy in New
York and forthwith sent a letter to
his dad urging him to keep sending
the aviator kilograms. Fuller, Sr.,
is governor Of Massachusetts,.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1927-06-15

vania next year. He plays football,
too.
New York - The original OF Little
Lord Fauntleroy is somewhat corpu-
lent and bald now. So society re-
porters noted when Vivian Burnett.
son of the late Frances Hodgson
Burnett. attended a wedding at the
estate Of his famous mother.
Boston The dandiest kid" Is
coming to Boston. il nine-year- odd
Alvan T. Fuller. Jr., has anything to
say about it. He saw Indy in New
York and forthwith sent letter to
his dad urging him to keep sending
the aviator kilograms. Fuller, Sr.,
is governor OF Massachusetts,.
Harrison, N. Y. - Indy got some
early training for aerial stunts by
sliding down package chute from
the fourth floor OF the house office
building in Washington to the cell
lar. His dad was then a congress-
man. Frank P. Coke. once superin-
tendent OF the building. now retired,
says he grabbed Indy once by the
collar shook him bit and warned
him not to do any more sliding.
New York - Everybody likes the
looks OF his tousled locks. Indy
complains that he never can find his
hat. Every time he manages to ac-
quire one somebody takes it away
from him.
Berlin There's some timidity
about showing THE Big Parade"
an American movie of the war. At
private dem onstration the vote
was 1914 In favor OF public exhibit
ton and 8 against, but the sponsors
Of the film regard the vote as indie
cisive.
Oxford, England - There must be
four men at Oxford university for
every woman. The dons voted in
favor OF restriction. Miss Marjorie
Fry. principal Of Somerville college
pleaded that scandals rather hope
fully foretold when it was decided
to admit women had not taken place.
Copenhagen - The whiskers OF
Admiral Won Tirpitz have had a mar
row escape from fire. He helped
firemen put out a midnight blaze at
the German legation. where he was
visiting his daughter. the wife of the
German minister.
Beverly Hills. Cal. - Page Mayor
Will Rogers! A movie actress has
been in the hoosegow. Chariot Bird
spent night in the city Jail when
arrested on a charge Of disturbance
at the entrance to the home Of Rich
ard Dix. to whom she was once en-
gagged. She explained that she
wanted to get some films of
herself: also that some OF the
charges by the police were absurd. [
RELIGIOUS SCHOOLS TO CLOSE
The last session for the season OF
the seventh and eighth grades of !
the united Weekday church schools |
will be held in the chapel Of the !
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30

schooled surface. As court ad-
journed Miss Mackaye threw her
self into the arms Of her friend,
Miss Helen Wilkinson.
omposure returned to the acr-
ress last night and she was able
to greet reporters in her cell with
n twisted smile.
~Cute Little Dress
How do you like my cute little
dress" she said. as she stood up 70
display coarse denim gown worn
by women prioners. She called her
conviction "a mistake but declar-
ed she would make the best Of
it,
In n cell in another part Of the
Jail, Paul Kelly expressed his sor-
row in the conviction Of the wo-
man for whom he has repeatedly
declared his. love.
The charge upon which Miss
Mackaye was cosvicted was one of
ff-o s~~inst her at the opening %
the trial. One count, that Of ac-
cessory after the fact. was dismiss
ed by order of the court.
DIR. w. J. Sullivan, with whom
Miss Mackaye was accused Of hav-
ing conspired to conceal certain
facts in her husbands death, al
though indicted with her. obtained
a separate trial and is due to come
before the court the later part of
next mcnth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
Many Women Would Fly
With 5. BenitO AviutOy

Two Valley girls Of well known
families--oDe form Mercedes and
the other from McAllen-have re-
quested Conrad, in appealing mes
-sages to take them as passengers.
Other requests come from places
a. widely separated ~ Baltimore.
Nd. and Portland. Oregon. Some
women offer to pay their own ex
penses, other declared thas 1T
means everything in the world" TO
them. several insist that they
have met you somewhere beYore.v
rev inclose very, very attractive
photographs, but Conrad n ada
mant: he will fly alone. or with
a male navigator.
During his term in the United
State Air Service. Conrad OBJ
taiDed national recognition as a
parachute expert. and has done "A
great deal Of stunt flying through
out the country.
His flight has been financed.
Conrad announced Thursday and
all efforts from now. on will be
devoted 70 the pcrfecting Of his
inventions. the construction Of a.
model Of the plane he ii TO fly,
and 10 other matters pertaining
strictly TO air navigation, COM
munieations from the opposite sex
Notwithstanding.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
new LAUNDRY
TO Be BUILT
Company Here Incor-
porates; Plans
Expansion

Incorporation Of the Model Laun-
dry as the Model Laundry and Dry
Cleaning Company. with plans %
erect modern plant on Elizabeth
street in tho very near future. is an
nounced by the company officials.
II II planned To let contr ict
within probably two weeks for 4
modern laundry and dry cleaning
plant to be located on the south
side OF Elizabeth street just west OF
the West Brownsville switch tracks.
The company, anticipating. an cx-
panSion IN business, will erect one
story plant on two los, with 1900
feet of floor space.
The plant is to have the most mod
ern of machinery and the building
in which il will be housed j. to have
many features such as plenty Cf
windows for light and ventilation,
attractive display and the like.
Plans for the building are expect
ed to be completed. The structure
will be similar in design to the
Works building occupied by the
McDcrmott Motor Company.
The company has just been IN
corporated with a capital Of $4,000.
The incorporatOrs ate Charles a..
Burton. John Starck and Joseph
Lindaberry.
Gated on Levee Street near Fort
Brown. Recently the company open
cd downtown chacking office for
laundry with a pressing and shine
parlor in connection.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
HIGHWAY ROW
Is SETTLED
Adoption of Recon-.
mendations Ends
Disagreement

AUSTIN, Tex. June 30.-tP)-Set-
thing a controversy which is believed
to have caused the threat Of at
least one major resignation, the
highway commission today accepted
as final the recommendation of Leo
Ehlinger, equipment engineer, rs TO
types and brands of machinery TO be
considered in the proposed purchase
of $l,500,000 worth for the depart
ment.
The commission early today sent
Ehlinger's recommendations to the
board of control to be acted upon.
r. A. Thompson, state highway en-
gincer and the chief of the highway
engineering force is said to have
made suggestions different from
those Ehlinger set out and uncon-
firmed reports from semi-official
sources was that Ehlinger at one
time during the disagreement tacitly
threatened to resign if his recon-
mendations were shelved in favor OF
those Of Thompson.
Ehlinger TO-DAY declined to CON-
ment on the latter phase of the sit
uation.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
CALIFORNIA
BRIEF FILED
Two States Unite In
Pest Case; Valley
To File Soon

SACRAMENTO Calf, June So
Rl-Announcement that California
and Florida have united in a stand
before the United States Agricul-
tural Department on the advisibil-
ity Of placing Texas under quaran-
tine because or the finding of a
Mediterranean fruit fly infesta-
tion in fruits OF Cameron and Hi
dalgo counties. was made by the
agricultural department. of the
state today.
The federal department now has
under consideration steps To control
and eradicate the alleged infestation
and the stand of the two states tool;
the form of filing with the fed
eral horticultural board of ex-
plicit statement as To the eradica-
tion measures they believe should
be taken.
The Lower Rio Grande Valley is
preparing TO carry out inspection
and eradication work in compliance
with the limited quarantine which
this section has been assured will
be the only regulation imposed in
connection with the finding Of the
fruit fly pest.
The Valley will also file brief
with the federal horticultural board
and announcement of the iegula-
ticns il expected in tie near future.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
Especial to The Eerald.)

SAN EtNITO, June 30.-"There
will be no women on my ship when
| hop off," c Eugene Conrad,
San Benito flyer. who is officially
entered in the Dallas-Hong Kong
10000 mile flight. said Thursday,
when IL was learned that ever
since his announcement Of his
entry in the flight, he had re-
ceived u delnge of letters and tel
egrams from various parts OF the
county. sent by women who wished
to accompany him ~ passengers
on the cruise across the Pacific.
The only other person in his
plane. If there is another at all,
will be a navigator, Conrad de-
clared. There will be enough to
worry about on the "trip without
having 10 worry about a female
passenger" the flyer stated. He
has retired to an address which
he did not divulge, there 20 per-
feet, unmolested by feminine ap-
peals. the two devices which he
plsns 70 test on the long Pacific
light. The devices will make fly
inH safer and more accurate than
ii now Is. Conrad said. and he will
make the flight. even slough some
ono else completes it first for the
prize money.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
Dorothy Mackaye Acts
Part in Life Tragedy

Los ANGELES. Calf. June 80.
--sPl-Dorothy Mackaye. actress.
starred in a life tragedy, was cos
TUNED in the blue denim of the
Jail uniform. she sat in her cell
awaiting sentence for compound
ing a felony She was convicted
here yesterday Of attempting to
conceal facts in the death of her
actor husband, Ray Raymond.
Sentence will be passed upon the
actress Saturday The court has
the choice of giving her an inde-
terminate sentence from one to
three vears IT San Quentin peni-
tentiary where her avowed lover.
Paul Kelly, is to serve a one to
ten year term for manslaughtcr as
a result of his tragic fist fight
With kavmond. o. OF substituting
six months imprisonment in the
county Jail.
Ability Given Test
The acting ability of Miss Mack
aye was given a cruel test as she
awaited in the courtroom the YER
dict of the jury of eight women
and four men.
As the jurors filed into the
courtroom with their verdict the
actress steeled herself for the or
deal and only a convulsive witch
ing of her face indicated the emo
tiot>Ehich surged below the stage
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
Action Moved Up
On Worm Control

The Cameron county commission
crs court held only short quorlm
Thursday morning and the matter NJ
taking up fruit worm control and
the petition Of the San Benito navi-
CATION district weIe proposed.
Mexican fruit worm control viii
not be taken up until the next rieet-
ing Of The court which il TO he held
on Tuesday. The hearing on the
navigation district petition will he
heard on Thursday, July Is.
The hearing on the petition was
postponed due To the fact that W. r.
Anderson, engineer for the projecs.
il watching some Of the levees In
the northeastern part Of the county
which are holding back Rio Grande
flood waters. This il their first
test and the engineer is watching
them because they will need
strengthening in several places with
sandbaRs, number Of which are
stored in the courthouse and an adj
ditional number OF which have beer
ordered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-06-30
Plaque Honoring
Indy Dedicated
On Byrd Approach

LIE BOURGET. France, June
30 fPD While Commander
Richard r. Byrd was winning
his way to Paris through a
dense Atlantic fog and with
Clarence ID. Chamberlin and
Charles A. Levine standing by
in homage, marble plaque
commemorating .Charles A.
Lindbergh's feat Of first reach
ing the European continent by
air from the United States was
dedicated here today on the
spot the young American land
ed on May 81.
The plaque was a simple slab
engraved with the words:
"Charles Lindbergh. after hav-
ing crossed the Atlantic, landed
here May 2l, 1927"
Under this inscription were
the names of the two organiza-
tions which had the placoue
placed at lie Bourget-the In
ternational League 81 Aviators
and the "Vieilles Tiges" or
"Dld Timers" d. the French
chapter Of the league IL known.
.Chamberlin and Levine. New
York 90 Germany filters. arrived
at Lebourget FLYING field from
Berne. Switzerland. mt 4.0s
o'clock this afternoon.