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New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
THOUSANDS MOURN
At bier OF dead
RUMAMAN ruler
Confined from First Page)

self" the message read. Nothing
had indicated to me or made me
suspect the end would come so soon.
At least our father had the con-
ISOLATION Of having you near him
when he died. In my absence,
which enhances the sorrow which
tears my heart I beg of you to
place white flowers beside him. SO
that now liberated from the unkind-
nesses of this world he may feel by
this symbol that the heart which al
ways loved and respected him. still
beats for him."
Carol continues in strict seclusion
at his Neuilly villa. To the foreign
editor of the Matin. however, he is
quoted as having said:
Expresses Sorrow
I'VE meet today under excep-
tionally bad circumstances. The
death of my father, to whom was
bound by deep affection, is terrible
blow to me. My thoughts turn
ceaselessly towards my country. and
above all, to that capital where all
our people are about to render we'll
deserved homage to great SOW
ereign who made OF it a united ma
ton.
You readily understand 1t is I'M
possible for me at such time TO
make a statement for publication.
The declaration published this morn
ing expresses the sentiments which
all my friends feel towards me. AS
for myself, am overwhelmed by
sorrow. It is far from my thoughts
to make under the present circum-
stances any manifestation which
might disturb the composure which
should mark the royal obsequies."
Visits BY Nine. Lupescu
There are few callers at the dark
ened residence, but Nine. Magda
Lupescu, who came with him to
France when he renowned his
rights to the throne. is a frequent
caller. His friends regard her In
fluence, so far as the succession to
the throne Is concerned. as unfor-
tunate, but they agree that he has
been greatly helped by her moral
support.
Nevertheless, former friends and
supporters describe him as suffering
from a general paralysis of will
power and ambition since his faith
er's death. One prominent Ruman-
ian, who was ready six months ago
to pledge a large sum to Carols
cause. announced that he now has
abandoned him.
Another Rumanian said that Carol
will never be king OF Rumania by
remaining shut up in the villa; he
must gamble with popularity, even
with his own life"
Prominent Rumanians In Paris.
referring to Queen Marie. said that
while she now is only a dowager
queen, she yields more power in
Rumania at present than during her
husbands reign. They aver that
Prince Nicholas. her son, one Of the
regents, is completely dominated by
her: that Patriarch Miron Cristea,
another member OF the regency, has
been a devoted friend for many
years and has confidence in her
Judgment AS for the third member
of the regency. Supreme Court JUS
tice Buzdugan, there has been moth
ing to indicate his attitude.
One thing of which Rumanion
quarters here are certain Is that
Premier Bratiano. although a great
friend of the dowager queen. is an
avowed political enemy of Carol.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
MURDERED IN STORE

Troy. N. Y. July % (UP)-In the
presence Of hundreds of shoppers.
Bert Armand. 80, chauffeur shot and
killed his wife in department store
a pair Of gloves. He sent five bullets
into her body. Then dashing into the
street. he attempted to reload his
revolver, yelling that he would shoot
his way through the crowd that
gathered.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
CIVIL SUITS RECORDED

Suit for $500 against Charles and
Virginia Jensor of Hartford for al
legged non payment of a note was
brought by David Raschkow and
Louis Rabinow, real estate brokers.
in this city, through the law firm of
Greenberg 6 Levitt. Property of
the defendants, located in West
Hartford, was attached by Deputy
Sheriff Martin II. Horwitz.
A Hansen of Newington was nam
ed defendant in a suit for $500
brought by the Swift & Epson Lum-
Der Co.. through Attorney Edward
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
AT THE STRAND.

Unusually attractive features are
announced for the Strand. for the
week beginning Sunday. The feature
photopay for Sunday Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday will be
Florence Vidor in The World at
Her Feet" which will be supplement-
ed on Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday with a banner program OF
vaudeville acts. The new program on
Thursday will bring to the Strand
screen the Paramount Junior Stars
in ROLLED Stockings" a smashing
college story that is scoring a hit
throughout the country.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
FLASHES OF LIFE: ORANGE MAN PAYS
FREAK BET FOR SELECTING SHARKEY

| Chicago-A policeman has beer,
expecting to tell Judge A. w. Sum-
mers about a speeding motorist
who posed as the Judge. Judge
Summers is thinking OF pleading
guilty when the same case is heard.
New York-Go to Chicago, Do
genes! In an envelope postmarkerd
Chicago. Philip Elting, collector of
the port. has received s720 cash.
the anonymous sender explaining
he owed Uncle Sam that amount for
articles struggled from Europe.
New Canaan-Miss Nora Perkins,
recently arrived from Georgia
passed out of the picture" when
lobster was delivered at the home
of Gilbert B. Stevens where she is
staying. 1t was her first look at one
OF the critters.
New Haven-Estate left by Fred
erick J. kingsbury is estimated al
from s1,500.000 to 100000.
Madison-Trio of young bandits
who held up Carlos +. Stoddard and
took his car, promising to abandon
it, kept their word; it was foun1
last night in Wethersfeld.
Derby-John Chanda. TO- browns
in Housatonic when seized with
cramp.
Fairfleld-Glenna Collect and
Jess Sweetser defeat Maureen Or
cult and Roland Mckenzie In open
ing match of gold ball champion
ship.
Larchmont-Miss Elizabeth Fer.
ris and Miss Elizabeth Plllman, tive
Southport girls. saved a sailor from
the briny deep when a yacht was
rammed by power boat and sunk
Hartford-Connecticut compan.
is granted right to sub buses for
trolleys between Stamford and
Sound Beach.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
GIRL WEEDS OLD MAN

New Bedford, Mass. July % (UP)
A 2S-year-old girl and minister
exactly three times her age were
married here yesterday. The bride
was Miss Evelyn Scott. %. of Or
leans. She was welded to Rev. James
Dennison Butts, 69-year-old pastor
of Acushmet chapel. The wedding
was held at the home OF Mrs. Par
den Devoil. daughter of the BRIDE
groom.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
passed in tenseness on the screen.

passed in tenseness on the screen.
By all means see 'Fighting Love-
1t is an exceptional production.
The companion feature The
Handicap" is an exceptionally good
action picture and will be enjoyed
by everyone. A lightly woven ro-
nance runs throughout the picture
and the real high-spot in the action,
portrays the greatest horse race you
have ever seen on the screen.
AS an added feature, Harry Lang
don will amuse you in Saturday
Afternoon" three reel comedy fea-
turette, just packed full of laughs.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

The vaudeville for Monday will be
headed by Hilton and Chesley in
their comedy skit which has long
been conceded one Of the funniest in
vaudeville.
The photoplay, THE World at Her
Feet" concerns itself with Jane
Randall and her husband. When
each starts leading his and her own
respective lives something happens
that makes intensely interesting
drama.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23
LEAVE FOR CANADA
Prince of Wales, His Brother and
Premier Baldwin on on Vacation

London, July % P,-The Prince
of Wales. his brother Prince George,
Premier Stanley Baldwin and the
others OF the party left London at
10 O'Clock this morning for South
ampton. where they will board the
Empress of Australia. for the yoy-
age to Canada.
The departure was Of most in
formal nature. The king did not
appear. but the Duke of York ar
rived early to bid his brothers fare
well.
The two princes are on their way
to Wales ranch at High River. AL
berta, while Mr.. Baldwin, after pro-
ceeding as far as Banfr, will return
east.
On August 7, 1t was Officially an
nounced, they will motor from Ma
CARA Falls to meet Vice-President
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

| BY the ASSOCIATED TTeeA
Lowell. Mass. - A lady who
startled folks by her reform CO.'S
tune 76 years ago today might be
amazed by her n Liberation were she
able 70 come back on the ami
versary and note girls in Knockers.
one. piece bathing suits and other
toys. On July %. 1851. Mrs. Amelia
Bloomer wore at ball skirt end
ing halfway between knees and
ankles and trousers moderately full
gathered at the ankles.
| Orange, n. jim tuxedo. high
silk hat and white shoes, Nathan
Weinberg pushed a wheelbarrow OF
bricks for an hour, He picked Shar-
key.
Cape Girls Nez-The season Is
open. Miss Ivy Hawker, British
mermaid. is here to try to swim
the channel.
New York-Gratuities paid to
box office men by ticket agencies
are estimated at $4,000 a year by
Federal Attorney futile, who has
been investigating the matter.
Much is put over the New York
public and they seem to like it,"
testified Flo Ziegfeld
Paris-Carol of Rumania on
leaving the United States once in
the post saloon era asked. When
does prohibition Begin" He is now
drinking cider. At least trades
man said cider was in a basket he
was taking to Carols villa.
New York-Green chartreuse Is
to be popular in spring. It's shade
for milady's clothes, not a drink.
The forecast is made by Miss Mar
garet H. Rorke, textile color eX-
pert, Just back from Paris.
Oklahoma City-Toasts from a
bottle of old Burgundy to departed
members of the Last Mans club at
saltwater, Mimi, are disapproved
by H. T. Laughbaum. superinten-
dent of the state Anti-Saloon
league, as "a bad example to the
youth of the country" One of the
three survivors drank from the
bottle. The other two had grape
juice.
New York--Radio is for lazy
| people. in the opinion of John 3,
Voorhis. president of the board of
elections, who will be 9S years old
next Wednesday-for folks who
lying in bed expect to get the full
benefit of song or a speech
through the air.
Constantinople The president
has frowned upon a proposed law
to change the name of this city to
/ 'Mustapha Renal" 1T would be
ridiculous and bigoted TO change its
name" he said. Now sponsors of
the idea wish to name a boulevard
up the Golden Horn after him.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

Dawes and Secretary OF State KEEL
logg on the newly erected Buffalo
peace bridge.
The farewells to the king and
queen were said at Buckingham
Palace last night.
READ THE HERALD CLASSIFIED
ADS FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

Cane Girls Nez-The season Is
open. Miss Ivy Hawker, British
mermaid, is here to try to swim
the channel.
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

New York-Green chartreuse Is
to be popular in spring. It's a shade
for nilady's clothes, not a drink.
The forecast is made by Miss Mar
garet H. Rorke, textile color ex-
pert, lust back from Paris,
New Britain herald., 1927-07-23

Paris-Carol of Rumania on
leaving the United States once in
the post saloon era asked. When
| does prohibition begin? He is now
| drinking cider. At least a trades
man said cider was in a basket he
| was taking to Carols villa
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

has sworn to guard the footsteps
of her headstreng stepdaugfter
dorothy Tierneyl. And 10 and
behold, who turns up but the
evil Frank Devereaux (Mr. Cal.
lenderD. Miss Powers hasn't told
her husband about the episode In
her past, fearing he would not
understand. She learns that
Devereaux is trying to make her
stepdaughter elope with him,
without benefit of clergy.
The first act is just a bit slow.
The second produces its quota Of
thrills and the murder. The cur
tain falls as Percy Winter, De.
vereaux's valet, leans over the
still form and exclaims, mr..
Frank! Mr.. Frank! He's dead!'
The third act Is occupied en-
tirely with unFaveling the twisted
threads OF the past, and there Is
considerable of this that must be
done. 1t works out rather inter.
estngly, withal, and the patrons
apparently were satisfied with the
production. Billy Phelps fur.
nishes the only comic relief from
the heavy rnelodrama Of the first
act. Dorothy Tierney appears
hriefly-too briefly after the ova-
ton she was accorded. Charles
Hampden, alias Charles Claire,
takes = couple Of parts In the
play.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

All this occurs IN R0lloekts mele-
drama, THE Sign On the Door,"
at the National Theater. The
players do their valiant best by
1t, and Romaine Calender for two
acts is the perfect villain. Mr..
Cochran shouldn't miss this op.
portunity. Without delay, he
should hang out sign reading,
''The Sign On the Door featur-
ing Romaine Calender, "the man
you love to hate. with apologies
to Eric Won Stroheim's advertising
department.
The Sign On the Door" is muir
der melodrama Of the pre.waF
school, consisting of a prologue
and three acts. The prologue
finds Miss Powers, an innocent
stenographer, supping with Mr..
Calender, her wealthy employers
INSCRIPTIONS son, in q. private din.
ing room of the Cafe Mazarin. The
poor girl didn't know the cafe was
q place of Questionable taste,
Anyhow, the villain had locked the
door when the place was raided.
A photographer took . klashlight
and sold the plate to the villain
for 500. That's all OF the pre-
logue.
When we next see Miss Powers,
she ID the happy wife Of "Lafe"
Regain (Mr. MacFarlane), and she
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
A FUNNY STORY WITH
LEV CODY

Lew Cody, thanks to an inter.
estingly funny story, assumes a
rather different role in Adam
and Evil at the Columbia this
week and aided no little by Aileen
Pfingle Is responsible for an
evening of splendid entertainment.
Not of the slapstick variety the
comedy ID at no time uproarlously
funny, unless 1t IL when friend
Lew staggers home with the
dawn magnificently decorated in.
side and out. II does, however,
force out smile a few minutes
after the start or the action that
freezes and sticks until long after
Mr.. Loew says good night"
The story Is one of involved
marital situations mot serious)
and mistaken Identity. Twin
brothers, with Lew playing the
twins.
Lew II happily married and
awaiting the arrival of an impOv.
erished errant brother named AL,
due home from Arizona. A couple
Ladies' Of the Evening" friends
of AIS, mistake Lew for mis-
brother and the fun begins.
Not 30 adverse to q little fun,
Adam accompanies his new ac-
quaintances to a night club,
where the picture Ii enriched
by splendid shots of the night
club interior, with ali its aban-
don and maddened mob.
Friend wife, follows him and
also mistakes him for his brother,
and by this time the compiler.
lions assume gigantic proper.
tions.
From here on with Mrs. Lew
all confused as to who her hus-
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
rs BUSY
ON LAUGH
REELS

After weeks OF delay. eThree's !
Crowd" has been selected as the
title for Harry I.angdon's new.
laugh epic, now nearing compls.
ton.
From reports rife IN Hollywood,
it Is predicted that Langdon's new
one Is 4 surprise" picture.
There Il always considerable
speculation ever the material he
ing currently used BY the .fsw
really bfg-time comedy stars. so ii
Is interesting to learn that Lang
don's new "Three's 4 Crowd" IN.
PRODUCES q dream sequence as one
Of the hysterical high lights.
Langdon, whose natural inelina.
ton Is to dramatic his stories, has
deliberately foregone most Of the
meledrama which characterized
some DC his preceding features,
and e concentrating on big laughs
in "Three's Crowd.
The dream sequence Is an ex.
ample Of this. Harry, aided and
abetted BY the members Of his
cast. goes through series 81 hi.
larieus adventures. which include
encounters with men al giant sta.
ture, tender and beautiful love
scenes with q pretty girl and the
strangest prize fight ever filmed.
For the first time In his screen
life, Langdon Is said to play the
handsome hero but only in his
dream.
There also are those pathetic
moments which stand out in every
Langdon feature.
The comedy il already 10 weeks
into production, and FThree's d
Crowd" will be ready for the cut.
ting room soon. Gladys McGon.
nell, one Of this years baby
stars" and Cornelius Keefe have
the principal supporting roles.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

the alphabet holds tenth place.
Bobby jones, as Is expected, tops
the list, number one. While he
does not hold the national amateur
title. his game this season, partic-
ularly in the British open. rates
him above all others In the coun-
try.
Jones holds a position better
than George Won Elm, the defead.
ing champion. 1t win be remem-
bered it was Won Elm who took
the kings" crown at old Baltusrol
last year. Won Elm, Of course, Is
second, because he is the title
holder and perhaps, in the opinion
Of many, he stands second to Bobby
Jones.
Unfortunately Jess w. sweetser.
who holds lofty third place, will
not compete. He is recognized az
enc of the greatest Of all match
players, but he is not ready for
the severe test that the national
amateur champions requires. At
present he Il trying to win an up
hill battle for his health. Reports
say that he IL making wonderful
progress.
Watts Gum, the shooter Of fire
works at Garden City in the in.
tercoilegiate championship, ID fifth.
SO formidable is Gum in 3 golf
match that he is considered one
Of the topnotchers in the com.
ing classic. His SO at Garden CITY.
to set a new record against the
old one OF II. speaks for itself.
As 3 match player he rates high
and Is subject to begin q barrage
of brides against the best Of them.
Bon Stein, to many, IL new.
conner In the list. His game
this year rates him sixth in the
\ selections. Stein Is q lad who
halls from the northwest sec.
ti0n Of the country and Is
halder Of the Western amateur
title. To many. he ID one az
the hest Of the young CrOp or
liHlmen In his section OF the
country:
Next In order are Eddie Held.
Jesse r. Guilford, Harrison johnson
and Roland MaeKenzie. Held ana
Guilford are we'll known. Johnson
is the golfer who led in the national
open championship at Oakmont for
two rounds. He is from ST. Paul
but at present is at Minikahda.
where the national amateur title
will be played for this season. He
il reported to be shooting the course
from 6S to ~ and is always 4 hard
man to beat.
Two veterans appear among the
selection Of the second ten. They
| are Chick Evans and Max Marston,
Of Philadelphia. Evans will be pIay.
ing over a course made to his
liking. 1t was there that he broke
the record for the United States
open with score OF ESQ. Last sea.
son he hustled Bobby Jones to
score his victory and this year he
bids to make the effort Of his life.
In the same group with Evans
is Frank Dolp, former Western
amateur champion, who was dis.
qualified last year on account Of
playing a ball from out OF bounds
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
A Change Is Made

Stafford Pemberton's Studio Of
Dance having outgrown its former
address in Blltmore Street, has
been moved to larger quarters at
1874 Connecticut Ave.
Mr.. Pemberton came to wash.
ington six years ago from New
York, having been the principal
male dancer at the New York
Winter Garden for three years.
dancing as partner to such stars
a. Mae Murray. Gertrude Hoff.
man, Maud Allan and others.
MIR. Pemberton will conduct per.
sonally classes In all forms of
dancing.
All the latest news Of sports and
the rest Of the activities Of the
world in the NIGHT SPORTS eli.
tiOn Of The Times.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

band really is and the "Gold
Diggers" just as confused the
whole story is just too involved
to thrash out in this review.
The Columbia orchestra, with
my pet saxnphone, soloist, play-
ing "HaIlelujah,' me and My
Shadow" and q Russian Lul,
laby" come In for SHARE Of
the glory.
There are news pictures, Of
course. Something about presi.
Dental aspirants. IL that means
anything, and q homemade blinp
that took 10 years to build and
fell in 10 minutes.
A Charley Chase comedy helps
negligibly. --R. C.. Nee.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
FLASKAMPER is nor X

ray Flaskamper Is now In charge
OF the San Antonio team. having
succeeded Honus Mitzie last week.
Mitzie was given his unconditional
release. Flaskamper Is shortstbp
OF the Bears, having Joined the
Team last season. coming from San
francisco. Bob Couchman. veteran
pitcher, Is the new directors as.
sistant and viii give most 81 his
time to the pitching department.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
Beauts at lie Paradis

Gladys Goodman, otherwise
Miss Washington OF 1927, will
meet some Of her predecessors at
lie Paradis roof tonight when the
management will play host to 4
quartet Of the beauties.
The Misses Lorraine Bunch,
Abbie Egan and Helen Gould
Sweeney have promised TO be on
hand to sup and dine and dance
and discuss the 1927 entry's
prospects at Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
MACKENZIE AND V0IGT
PICKED BY j. s. GA.
BY RingY RrYan

Not bad this ranking list Of for 1927 recognized
the United States Golf Association Furthermore WashngOn
golf fraternity point proudly the which
players Roland Mackenzie of the Columbia Country Club
Voigt, of Bannockburn.
Roland this placed tenth the list Regardless
ton ne got under the wire OF the first ten George Voig holds
similar position in the players through
ability but simply because it custom Of the United States Golf
Association to list the second ten PLAYERS alphabetical order
Georges beginning with initial
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
THE AMIABLE ROMAINE
AS A BLACKBOARD
Nv i'm RING

"Ann doomed J. Gynn MacFarlane holding pretty Leona
Powers by her shoulders good cattle believe you
believe in God"
was the professional nteryiewers say Claiming Pollock
speaking Offstage Mr. MacFarane x-catteman
would have dared address Miss good
The figure of speech what Mr. Pollock thought
able in wealthy ex-WesteFner talking his spouse
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
REANED, RECEIVERS

Freddy Hasselman, Wheeling's
crack shortstop, was at first feared
badly hurt when struck In the
center of the forehead by a pitched
ball in Cumberland. Stub Rase was
the pitcher. Hassy is recovering
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
Mackenzie 10th
In Golf Rating:
VOigt Is on List

The first To-
Robert 4. Jones, jr.
George Won Elm.
Jess w. SWeetser.
Francis Ouimet.
Watts Gum.
Bon Stein.
Eddie Held.
Jesse r. GuIIfOrd.
Harrison r. Johnston.
Roland Mackenzie.
The second 1O--
d. C. COrkran.
George Dawson.
Frank DcIp.
.: n Driggs. jr.
Charles Evans, iF.
VIM. C. F0wnes, il.
James Manion.
Max r. Marst0n.
George j. VOigt.
Fred j, Wright, jr.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

living In . d0Watowu spaFtment-,
close 20 work and the theatees, offers
many attractions. Rent an apartment
offering these deslPabilEtIea through tile
ClmAalfIed Rental C0lnmnn.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09

In the qualifying round. Inaamuch
that Dolp has been playing q bang
up game, leaving the best amateurs
in his section behind, he truly rates
the position he holds In the 1927
list.
Then. too, there Il william G.
EoWnes. Jr., president Of the United
States Golf Association, and one az
the greatest players golf has
brought forth. He il q former title
holder.
Max MarstOn, rated as one
Of the greatest only 4 few years
ago. must be given much e0nsid-
Grafton this season. In his
home district. his game lndi-
Gates he has struck his stride
and will be q danger sign TO
the player he meets In match
play.
The golf record Of Voigt is well
known to all Of this vicinity. Al.
though his place among the twenty
leaders who viii be used for seed.
ing the draw in the championship
was gained by virtue of his bril-
nant campaign In the South last
winter and spring.
Many experts throughout the
country predicted Voigt higher
rating than given him by the ma.
tlonal body, II only on the strength
q his showing in the North and
south. and the Southern Open when
ne finished tenth, his score being
nine strokes behind the winning
score of Bobby Jones and four
strokes to the rear OF Johnny Col
den and Johnny Farrell, the next
two leaders.
But regardless OF past history. the
ratings Of the United States Golf
Association for 1927, which are
shown below, give Washington
credit for two fine golfers. Roland
Mackenzie and George Voigt. we
wish them great success.
The Washington times., 1927-08-09
SPRAlNs SALARY WHlP

Catcher Smith of Spartanburg
sprained q muscle in his throwing
arm in the GreenvilIa series.