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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-21

The President has a sqUollen
tendon in has right artist, but
1t seems quite certain that
has head remains normal.
G. H. D.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-21

Whenever I feel blue
And ana sceary In my bean
Z pick up The Times
And read Heard and Seem.
HOFFMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-21

Speaking of breUity, Bill,
don't you think that Senator
Helflinger of Alabama is a
man of a Very fem thousand
1UOrdS? Abe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-03-21
ANOTHER WORN DIAMOND

tTranspose the central letters
and find the name of one Of
Caesars assassins):
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19

In other issues, / have called
attention to the decentralization
of the rank and file of our po-
lice department. / have
charged that the MEN dare not
obey an order lest in obeying
they offend one of their supe-
rlor officers or a sacred cow"
of the administration and find
themselves minus a job or in
serious trouble. The favorite
pastime of the brainless won-
ders at the head of our present
administration, police and ex-
ecutive, is discipline and ode
notion"
A captain in the morning, a
lieutenant at noon, a sergeant
at evening and harness cop
at curfew hour is the favorite
recipe.
But it remained for our
Colonel-Mayor to demonstrate
the full depths Of demoraliza-
ton, and the cause thereof.
On Saturday of last week the
patrolnan on. duty at Memo
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19

rial stadium during a football
game was instructed to tag
every car left in a nonparking
zone. He wasn't given orders
to tag this car and slip that
bus. He was told to tag ALL
cars left in nonparking zones
and being a good officer, he
obeyed orders.
Our mayor is a football en-
thusiast and he ''took in" the
game. He also left his car in a
nonparking zone.
His" subordinate, under or
ders from his superior, tagged
the mayors car. And what
happened?
A lot of things.
The chief executive of this
city didn't take kindly to the
invitation that tag extended
him-to call at the traffic
court the. next morning and
stand in line with several hun
dred of his subjects" then
pay his fine. Not at all.
. He. .-surged with a holy .(D
Continued on Page 7 = =.
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19

Dawn-and the deep purple
of the armament melted, and
gave way to the irresistible
rays of Old Sol. The sombre
colors of night faded out to
make room for the colors of a
new day-the gold and silver
and green (long green) of
loyalty administration. But
soon the fiery bolts of Jupiter
were shot across a sky which
was no longer clear, political
meteors crashed and chaos
ruled in Pollock Center, for a
greasy Jew had soaped the
tracks and a hand car was rum
ming wild.
The un-Holy Trinity, Leach,
Mccormick, and Brunskill, had
come to grips. The golden
fleece, for which Ulysses risk
ed his life, lay among the pelts
of the many suckers who had
been skinned by the legions
and cohorts of the powers that
reign in the local realm Of
Pluto, and Big Nose, the skulk--
ing steel-vested gunman who
hides to ambush his unarmed
victim, was hunting ."gelt."
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19

Brunskill, to show his undying
appreciation to Nose for keep
ing bank robbers from robbing
banks in Minneapolis, had cut
Nose in on protected gambling.
And Nose, to show his indy
ing appreciation to Brunskill
for cutting him in on gambling,
put the bank robbers to work
hauling alcohol by truck loads,
and 'tis limited about head
quarters that he cut the chief
in on that.
Be that as it may, the light
ming hit, for Mccormick is and
was a mighty good business
man. His office was appointive
and not elective. His duty it
was to fetch to the "City Hall"
twenty-five per cent of the
gross 'rake-off" on all gam
bling which operated in Mime
apolis, from the humble policy
game which cleans up a thou
sand a week to the big crap
game with the hundred dollar
limit which cleaned up be-
tween three and five thousand
a. week. The crap game sailed
merrily for four years and the
- Continued on Page 8 -
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19
Demora!izing Our Police Force

Mayor Leach Suspends Patrolman for Tagging
Mayors Car, Then Reinstates and Delivers
Lecture on Courtesy" Is Leach Immune From
the Law Bill Jones Is Forced to Obey? Can a
Hans Schmit Be Fined and Leach Feted for
Violation of the Same Law? If so, Why?
The Saturday press. (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1936, 1927-11-19
A "Close-U Up" View
of the City Hall

Big Nose" Tries to "Smart-up" the Chief, But
Found No Brains; Chief Claims He Saved
Mayor From Jail and Mayor Buddy Tries to
Find a New Chief. How the Lice Swarmed as
in the Days Of Egypt, Until They Over-ran the
Fixer's Patience. And Some Fodder for
Floyd's Mental Silo.
Evening star., 1927-02-21
GAYETY-"Sporting Widows. -

Sporting Widows" which undoubt-
edly ranks among the foremost bur-
Iesque shows Of the season, is the at
traction at the Gayety this week. The
piece is concocted with xylophone Sc
lections and part of side show fea-
ture. George Shelton as stellar come
dian. assisted by the clever Harry
Martini, brings back the James McCul-
Tough cigar stunt. It is difficult to Sc
lect an outsta anding individual in the
female cast. Mabel Refiow, the prima
donna; Dorothy Fuller, the soubrette.
and Irene Collette are versatile. Miss
Refiow in the last scene sings How
Many Times" and pleases the lower
boxes and the first row in the orches-
ira. Rosa Ray plays several xylo-
phone numbers.
The feature scenes are &Just Mar
ried," 1.-THE Shooting of the Spy" and
the Photographic Studio" 'The
Chinese Honeymoon" also might be
mentioned for it's beautiful scenery
costumes and lighting effects. Warren
Bovd and Billy Schuler fill the other
male roles. The chorus is far above
the average Of those seen In burlesque
shows.
Evening star., 1927-02-21
OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON
THEATERS

fully up to the high standard of the
house. the different acts embracing
everything pleasing to patrons of
vaudeville. Down at the bottom of
the program an exceptionally enter
tanning dancing act Is presented by
Miss Hasoutra," under the title OF
High Art and a supporting com
pany of good quality put the offering
over with a triumphant bang that
kept the audience in the seats until
the final curtain. Walter and Eliza
beth Reddick gave the star splendid
support in straight dancing. as did
Alice Hayward and Gordon Bennett
with accompanying songs and chorus
dancing the six Adelaide and Hughes
girls completing most pretentious
act.
The irrepressible comic, jim Nc
Williams. scored the laughing hit o:
the evening and although battling
with heavy cold, managed to keel
the audience in good humor through
out the turn.
Bert Ford and Pauline Price opened
the bill with a clever tight-wire act
that was well received: Brooks and
Ross followed with a singing turn
merit: VIII Hay put forward a sketch
entitled THE Fourth Form of st
As1i@haca tAdi was CROWDED WIN
laughs; Henry Regal and O. Henry
presented a burlesque acrobatic act:
Bert Enrol, the female impersonator,
with Ray Hartley, the dancer. were
well received. and the regular house
attractions filled out the big bill.
EARLE-"Toot Sweet"
The Earle this week offers well
balanced bill of vaudeville and pic
lures, headlined by Janet of France
In a little act of war memories, en-
titled "Toot Sweet The stars
personality carried the act across.
and she has the assistance of Byron
Hawkins, William Rand, Mack Ruber
and Mkt MARITIME.
The offering of Kathleen O'Hanlon
and Theodore ZambunN was some
what handicapped by the absence OF
Miss O'Hanlon, who. it was announced
by the management. collapsed in
Baltimore Saturday night. She will
be with the act during the remainder
of the week, however, her place being
taken yesterday by Palmira Lopez,
a talented miss, who carries the dance
numbers capably. Music is furnished
by the Argentine orchestra, a group
OF boys, who lend color with their
music.
Harry Jolson, Washington's own
operate blackface comedian. assisted
by a pretty girl billed as Lillian,
made a hit with his singing of oper
attic numbers and popular songs. Eddie
Jerome and Bill Ryan, Those Red
Hot Boys" keep things going with
their singing and playing. Their
best number was an Italian, Scotch,
French and English version of that
popular hit. Thanks for the Buggy
Ride Don Valerie and company
open the bill with an exhibition of
wire walking.
The feature photoplay attraction
this week is "Nobody's Widow"
picture taken from Avery Hopwood's
stage play of the same name. Lea
trice Joy is cast in the stellar role,
with Charles Ray, Phyllis Haver and
David Butler giving good support.
The regular house short features
the program.
Evening star., 1927-02-21
STRAND-"In Funland."

The Strands permanent musical
comedy company, with Leo Stevens as
producer, presents I'm FINLAND" a
revue with IL scenes. this week.
Heading the cast are irwin B. Hamp
and Lew Lewis. two bill-toppers well
known to Washington audiences.
They are ably assisted by Earl Root
Rush and Butler. Florence Drake, Bill
lie La Monte and Rene Vincent, and
new chorus of IL dancers.
The big number is musical satire
on Uncle Toms Cabin" the princi-
pals playing the parts Of the old-time
melodrama. The Fox Novelty Jazz
Band and Weddings Jubilee Singers
have prominent parts in the sketch.
The feature screen attraction is
THE Black Pirate" starring Doug
las Fairbanks. Manvell's music and
short subjects complete one of the
best bills Of the season at this play
house
Evening star., 1927-02-21

Our first carload sold out so quickl,
that we instructed the N. B. c. to hurr,
forward another car They are here; il
our stores now-straight through from
the ovens
Evening star., 1927-02-21

comment. For a long time movie
audiences have been afflicted with col
lege pictures. They are all alike and
have little plot. But the Collegians.
In their short film, put out as good
story In better style than most OF
the great college sensations" and do
not take a whole evening to do 1t.
Gertrude Kreiselman, in a piano
number on the stage, receives well
deserved applause. but her number is
too short. The orchestra has done it
self proud before and makes the grade
to popular favor again this week.
news reel and scenic feature complete
the program.
COLUMBIA-''TellI IL to the Marines"
Lon CLANCY abandons the style of
grotesQue makeup, to which the pub
lie is accustomed, and becomes a
hard-boiled Marine sergeant In a pic
ture which merits the trfte word
gripping Tell 1t to the Marines"
may smack Of propaganda for the
corps" but It is manly propaganda
and depicts the lights and shadows of
the life of a Marine In a manner
which pleased audiences at the Co
lumltia yesterday.
GIL IL 10 LuS NlaIlHSS IN IL le-
markable photoplay pictorially. de
picting bona fide scenes on land and
afioat, and containing plot which Is
sufficient in itself to make a thor
oughy entertaining production. VIII
liam Haines as the rookie who does
his stretch" and becomes a Marine
and man plays admirably opposite
Eleanor Boardman, who is the sort of
Navy nurse calculated to make even
confirmed bachelors join our sea
forces.
Lon CLANCY portrays his part in so
sympathetic a manner that under
Meath the hard boiled exterior of the
sergeant may be detected the warm
heart and pride Of corps that enable
him to make men out of mollycoddles.
Some of the scenes in the picture are
laid in China and there is thrilling
encounter with bandits.
The picture is remarkably free from
"hokum" and ranks as one of the
really worthwhile efforts of the sea
son. The usual fables and supple
mentary reels round out a diverting
program.
Evening star., 1927-02-21
RIALTO-"The Great Gatsby."

The big picture at the Rialto this
week is remarkable in more than one
respect, but the feature that will prob
ably appeal to most of those who go
to see it is that, regardless of the con-
sequences. it follows the book of the
same name by f. Scott Fitzgerald.
Being originally by Fitzgerald. it is
hardly necessary to say the plot deals
with the frivolity of certain elements
of modern civilization" in an eXag-
gerated manner, but this is not in the
least to the detriment of the film. The
ends are obscure most of the time, but
a sufficient moral is dragged in to
make up for the lack.
The story is impossible, of course,
but who cares for possible tales? No
bootlegger could get away with it the
way Gatsby did. The story is worth
while seeing merely as an interesting
picture, played by good actors, set in
magnificent scenes and well photo
graphed.
The comedy deserves favorable
Evening star., 1927-02-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Flats"

'McFadden's Flats" comedy
which for years past afforded amuse-
ment TO theatergoers, has been filmed
and is the feature attraction at the
Metropolitan Theater this week.
The story deals with one Dan Nc
Fadden, played by Charlie Murray, a
contractor who has undertaken to
erect row of fats, but just when
they areA about complete the bank,
which has given him financial sup
port, withdraws from the project and
Jock McTavish, played by Chester
Conklin, a Scotch barber, unknown
to the Irish contractor, makes the
loan that the contract can be COM
pleted, despite the fact that the two
are not speaking.
The son of the Scotch barber is in
love with the daughter of the Irish
contractor, but when her father be-
gins to rise in the world she is sent
to a finishing school. Then love cools.
A number Of complications arise be-
fore McFadden and McTavish be.
come friends again and the young
couple are united.
The other picture presentation is
Not Too Mad" News events are also
shown. The Metropolitan Symphony
Orchestra, conducted by Danied Bree-
skin, renders several selections and
Louis l.. Annis, a tenor, gives a
group of Irish songs.
Evening star., 1927-02-21
WARDMAN PARk-"The Gold
Rush."

The Motion Picture Guild at Ward
man Park is reviving as it's offering
this week Charlie Chaplin's dramatic
comedy, 1.-THE Gold Rush" The story
is laid in Alaska in the days of the
Klondike gold rush and was written
and directed by Chaplin himself, who
also portrays the central characte~, a
pathetic little tenderfoot prospector.
Some of the funniest and also the
most thrilling scenes ever made by
Chaplin appear in this picture, and in
his role of the lone figure out to seek
his fortune he alternately causes tears
and laugter. An excellent cast sup
ports Chaplin.
Evening star., 1927-02-21

If Dublin is dear it shall not be
dirty, is the slogan of the commits
sioners, who have ordered $50 streets
to be closed to pavement trading.
Evening star., 1927-02-21

War scenes in which Austrians and
Russians play the leading roles form
the background for the love story of
Paul Almasy and Anna SedIak in the
screen version of Lajos Bros play
Hotel Imperial featured at Loew $
Palace Theater this week.
Pola Negri in the role of Anna
Sedlak. maid of all work at the Hotel
Imperial displays her ability as an
emotional actress and her versatility
in playing the part with the naivete
of an ingenue. James Hall makes a
dashing officer and convincing lover,
The story centers around the efforts
of Anna to save the life of young
Austrian lieutenant who Is shot down
while attempting to penetrate the
Russian lines and drags himself to
the Hotel Imperial in Galicia, which
is occupied by Russian troops. Dis
guising him as a waiter. she saves
him from one critical situation. but
later he is accused of killing Petroff.
Russian secret service agent who has
information which would lead to the
destruction of thousands of Austrians
it rs only through Anna 8 resource
fulness and wit that the young lieu
tenant is enabled to escape from this
situation and carry information to
Austrian headquarters which leads to
the Illustration Of the Russian plan Of
attack, and incidentally to a happy
ending of the romance.
M. de Jari, formerly with Earl Car
rolls ''Vanities." and a singing trio,
Adler. We'll and Herman, are the
stage attractions. The American Trio
prove popular with their up-to-date
song hits and accompanying stunts,
but 1t is left to NJ. de Jari to add the
artistic touch with his unusual song
group augmented by picturesque tab
leaux.
A historic musical phantasy,
Americana" is the feature selection,
of the overture played by Loew's Con-
cert Orchestra under the direction of
Thomas ]. Cannon. The usual news
features complete the program.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-12-08
"Land of Dolls" by
School Music Pupils

Our boys and girls are hard at work in
their practices for the beautiful oper-
eta, "In the Land of Dolls" which will
be given under the auspices of the
school music department on the evening
of December 10th.
In the story two little girls are pun
ished for their naughtiness by being
kept in a dark room. Here the Fairy
Queen appears to them and sends them
to the Land of Dolls where they see
many interesting things, including a
Chinaman, a Clown, Tin Soldiers, Dane
ing Dolls and ever so many other dolls.
Fairies are there too and it is rumored
that George and Martha Washington, as
we'll as Uncle Remus and Aunt Dinah,
will be introduced, and a re-e-e-al Jack
in the Box!"
Among the other attractive features
Of the program will be Symphony Or
chestra, composed of twelve young Ia
dies, and group of songs by the "Pri-
mary Glee Club"
Many of us will recall with much
pleasure the two lovely operettas given
by the music department, under direc-
tion of Mrs. II. L. Martin, last year,
and we feel sure than no one can afford
to miss the one which is now being
presented. No lover of music or of
children can fail to enjoy it.
The admission will be 25 and 80 cents,
the proceeds to be used in paying for
the new school piano.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-12-08
County School Board
in Appreciation of
Supt. Loves Services

Whereas, Superintendent G. H. Love,
having served the schools of Holmes
County in the capacity Of Superintendent
of Education for period of eight years;
and
Whereas, Through his tireless efforts
and broad vision of the educational needs
of the county, he has been instrument
tai in increasing the educational oppor-
tunities of the children of the county
to the point where high school educa-
tion is within reach Of practically every
boy and girl of the county, and
Whereas, His term Of office is now
about to expire, at which time he will
sever relations with the schools OF the
county as Superintendent of Education
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, BY the
County School Board-That we express
our deep appreciation to the said G. H
Love: First, on behalf of the County
School Board for his uniform. courtesy
and pleasant business relationship; sec
|ond, ee behalf of the school children o.
the county, in whose interest he has
tirelessly and faithfully labored at al
times.
Be it further Resolved: That copy
of these resolutions be spread on the
minutes of the County School Board
copy sent to Superintendent G. H
Love, and copy furnished The Lex
ington Advertiser for publication.
J. S. EGGLESTON,
J. S. SHURLDS,
L. W. PARKER,
]. T. PARKINSON,
w. R. ELLIS,
Members Holmes County School Board
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-12-08
Christmas Cantata,
Community Hospital
Benefit, on Dee. 18th

On page 8 of this issue Of the
paper there appears formal announce
ment of the Hospital Benefit Program to
be given at the Episcopal church.
Our program this year promises to
be beautiful one. We are striving to
make it worthy of occasion. We shall
endeavor to tell the story of the blessed
Christmas Time in a manner fitting this
holy season and representatives from
all the city choirs are willingly doing
their part.
May we ask that you come and give us
your sympathy and interest in our work
And in behalf Of the splendid institution
Our Community Hospital-we ask that
you give as you have on former occa-
sions-generously.
The hospital and the work that is be.
ing done there needs no one to bespeah
it's praise. The good it accomplishes is
broadcasted far and wide but there still
remains much to be done. Equipment te
promote this good work-more comforts
BILE rooms-material needs which none.
! can supply.
May we expect you on the night OF the
18th? You will be given cordial vel
come and we thank you in advance.
CANTATA CHOIR.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-12-08
''The Live Wire" in a
New School Special

The Live Wire, publication Of the stu
dents Of the Lexington High School, has
juht placed in the mails Volume a.,
Number s, and this creditable live-wire
paper is nothing more or less than q
New School Special"
For some time there has been agi-
tation of the crying need of our city for
adequate school facilities to take care
of the ever increasing enrolment, and
the Mayor and Board Of Aldermen at
a recent meeting called an election, on
December 18th to determine whether
100000 in bonds shall be issued for the
purpose.
That these needs, so we'll known to the
school children, may be equally known
! by the voters, the present issue of the
school paper contains article after ar
ticle written by the students stressing
the need of modern equipment and
| greater seating and classroom capacity
Following "a contest among the high
school stuslentsy by Aileen Mar.
ltin, Miriav Gwin, and Morris Lewis, Jr.
!, each outlsslns school needs, were ad.
| judged best, and are published in full
Two eighth grade themes deal with the
same subject
The Live Wire is edited by Meta
Moore, assisted by Allie Povall and Oc.
tavia Dyer. The business requirements
are cared for by Morris Lewis, Jr., anc
Miriam Gwin 1t is published twice
| monthly.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-12-08
of Outstanding
,eding Heads Herd
Ia Humphries Farm

VI Thursday, Dec. /, 1927, one of
RI Jersey calves that ever came to
5uippi arrived in Durant. This calf
Aiped by Mr.. j. S. Ellsworth, of
~, Conn, owner of Folly Farm,
u bought by Tom. S. Humphries,
Humphries Stock Farm.
hlking about the calf Mr.. Humph-
Snid:
hn eiven long and careful thought
lhg the next sire to be put at the
II our herd; in fact I have been
III It ever since we sold our herd
y and in buying this calf I be-
Stiat have just about all one could
in sire.
ancestors on both sides are ami
kiamous in America and also on
bind Of Jersey, both for their abil-
tvin in the show ring and at the
Nl. On his sire's side, he is sired
n Imported Majesty and he by the
= SPILLS Gamboge, who sold for
M Before leaving the Island
IN, Sybil's Gamboge won many
htlnding the two highest hon
nnaly, "The Peer Cup" and the
psAize." !" In the National Dairy
Il Memphis this year, four of his
hi we're first in the Proven Sire
md his offsprings were right at
Of every class. AS to the pro-
ability of his daughters: Twenty
hughters have MIXED over SO
per day and also his daughters
won two Medals of Merit (the