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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
REPUTED QUEEN OF JAZZ
Is ALLOWED ALIM0NY
Mra. Charlotte Rosenblatt Award
ed $50 Monthly Pending Di-
vorce Litigation.

Justice Hitz in Equity Court ycster-
day ordered Bernard Rosenblatt, South
ern Railway employee. to pay his wife,
Mrs Charlotte Rosenblatt, styled by
him as the Queen of jazz in her role
as night club entertainer, alimony OF
$50 month pending the outcome of her
suit for limited divorce. Mrs. Rosen-
blatt, who lives at l442 Spring road,
was awarded temporary custody of their
minor daughter.
The wife claimed RoSenblatt caused
her to move from their home last
February because OF his cruelty and
had since refused to provide for her
support. RoSenblatt charged in his
answer that his wife received a good in
come as a night club entertainer and
was extensively featured as the Queen
of Jazz" In reply statement the wife
denied that her activity as singer ex-
tended beyond an occasional appear
ance at banquets and similar entertain
ments Attorneys Raymond Neudecker
and William c. Ashford appeared on
behalf of the wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
ORDER ARMY CHANGES.
Lieut.. Col. Patterson Assigned to
Duty at Capital.

Duty at Capital.
Lieut.. Col. William L. Patterson, Adj
jutant Generals Department. has been
relieved from duty at headquarters. Sd
Corps Area, Baltimore, and assigned to
duty In the Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department; Capt. l. J, I. Bar
rett. 34th Infantry. from Fort Eustis
Va, to the Office OF the chief co-ordi-
nator, War Department; Capt. Joseph
I. Lambert, nth Infantry. from the
Preside of Monterey, Calf, to the
University of Georgia, Athens; Lieut.
Lawrence G. Smith, Cavalry. from the
University of Georgia to the lst Cav
airy Division at Maria. Tex: Maj. Rob-
ert X. Alcott, Infantry. from duty witt
the Illinois National Guard. Chicago
to duty at headquarters. 9th Corps Area
and Maj. Joseph c. Hattie, I'd Infantry
from Fort Sheridan, Ill. to duty with
the Illinois National Guard at Chicago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

never have hahtosis.
It's impossible for
you to know when
you are a victim.
Dom take til c
chance. Keep your
self continually on
the safe and polite
side by daily rims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
WILL FILL VACANCIES.


Civil Service Commission An
nounces Tests for Positions,
The Civil Service Commission today
announced the following open cOmpeti-
tive examinations
Associate agricultural engineer al
$4,000 10 SO TOO a year, and assistant
agricultural engineer al 81 900 TO So, 90
year, Bureau Of Public Roads and Blu
reau Of Chemistry and Soils,
Junior scientist lnauticalJ at 1000
year. photographic Offlce, Navy De"
partment
Pull information and application
blanks may be obtained from the com
mission 1924 + street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

LITTLE THEATEk
Nights"
''DecanerOn

Giovanni Boccacio, famous medievai
writer of sophisticated literature, Is re-
sponsible for the authorship of the fea-
ture picture at the Little Theatcr next
week, "Decameron Nights" which Is
based on one OF the stories In the great
Italian writer's "Decameron,
This book, although regarded as of
prime Importance in the history Of lit
erature has always been under the ban
Of censorship because OF its unusual
themes. The appearance Of a film
adapted from 1t has been watched with
interest by critics of both Europe and
America.
Entirely produced In England, de-
cameron Nights" features Werner kraus,
the star of "Caligari," Secrets OF the
Soul" etc. and Lionel Barrymore, noted
American star Supporting the two stars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
1t may get you fired !
Employers reject those with halitosis

What kind of people do employers
like tohavearound them? Certainly
not people with halitosis (unpleas,-
ant BREATH. You can't blame a
man for firing an employee with
halitosis to hire one without it.
Don't fool yourself that you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
DANCING,
AN SrAyFonn prMnypYox

MIR. STAFFORD FEMRERTON
All. STYLES STAGE, BALLROOM BANGING
Studio. liza Conn. ave. Phone N SSaa 9hs
MISS aIRARnEAu L'EGARE IS private les
sens SIS single. 81 Is fex-trnt-wattz, hope
Gfas North Tat or Decatur 2Sa-W sass r
st. nv. 10 one hshL s9s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

the odor is gone.
Thousands who
used to be unwel>
come because of
halitosis are now az,
ceptable anywhere,
Lambert Pharma-
cal Company, St.
Louis, Mo-, u. S. A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

ing the mouth with Listerinc, the
safe antiseptic.
Being a powerful dcodorant, it
ends Enthusiastically. If you
doubt its deodorizing power, rub
a little onion on your hand, then
apply Listerinc clear. Immediately
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Fox--"Beware of Married Men. ="


Beware of Married Men" is the
screen feature at the Fox Theater next
week, beginning Saturday.
Described as a comedy of laughter
and love. 1t has Irene Rich as the fea-
tured player, with a supporting cast in
Guiding Myrna 10y, Stuart Holmes
Audrey Ferris and Richard Tucker.
On the stage will be another OF the
Fox productions, "A Melange Of Synco-
patton" with the SO Fox Melody Mas
ters as the principal feature, augmented
by a list of entertainers selected by
| Mai. John Zanft. general manager OF
! the Fox Theaters.
Adolphe S. Kornspan. guest conduc-
tor. has selected for the overture the
Grand Fantasia" from the opera
| Faust" by Gouuod from an arrange
ment by Ross Jungnickel.
Fox Movietone News and other novel
ties will complete the program.
Steamboat Bill, u"
steamboat Bill, jr.," Buster Keaton's
new comedy, heads the bill at LoeWs
palace beginning Saturday.
The frozen-faced funny man appears
| as the we'll bred son Of burly MisSis-
, sippi River boat captain. When things
| start going from bad to worse for the
| father his "softy" son arrives on the
scene BIZ, ir. doesn't exactly give dad
any helping hand when he falls I'm love
with the daughter Of a rival captain
| nor does he help to regain the business
which the other has stolen from his
! father
! However, when cyclone comes along
| Buster comes into his own and IL doesn
require much imagination to picture the
antics he goes through Ernest Tor
! renee heads the supporting cast
/ ON the stage Colby Hartman presents
/ Wesley Eddy and his Palace Syncopator'
/ IN Wonderful Girl" Joseph SantleJ
! miniature musical comedy In f0ui
! scenes, featuring Heller and Riley, Sam
| lels Brothers, Willard Hall the Paragon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22
Observation-Disclosures OF an
Actress"

Pola Negri's new picture, Loves of an
Actress" will be the attraction at the
Metropolitan for the new week. begin
ming Saturday. The picture will be &C
companied by Vitaphone music.
Paris and the famous Coincide Fran
caise form the background for this ro-
mantle tale of a mines palpitating
heart. The story Of Rachel and her
three lovers is told In a setting that
takes the witness back stage, before the
footlights and into other typical atmos-
phere.
Supporting the star are Nils Asther,
Mary McAllister, Richard Tucker and
Philip Strange. Ernest Vajda. Hun
garian playwright, wrote the story, and
Rowland v. Lee directed.
- Vitaphone short subjects will bring
the famous Foy family to the screen in
a skit called Chips OF the Old Block, y
and also Gus Arnheim's Ambassadors,
composed OF 10 hot scotch boys, Shorter
films and the Metropolitan orchestra,
under Alex Podnos. will round out the
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

NULUWHTN-~ TIC NybtETEUus NsHuys
The screen feature at Loews Column
bia. beginning Saturday. will be Greta
jarbo's new Metro-G oldwyn- Mayer pro-
duction, THE Mysterious Lady"
The plot Is laid In rival countries,
Russia and Austria. In the days pre-
ceding the World War. and a romance
is woven into the gripping drama of
national affairs, The star appears as
a beautiful Russian spy who falls in
love with an Austrian officer whom she
has disgraced. Conrad Nagel plays OPP
posite The production was made by
Pred Niblo
Additional features will be an over
ture selection by the Columbia orcheS-
ira under Claude Burrows. the M-G-M
Newsreel and other short subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-22

BASS SOLOIST
Would like position In local church choir
or quartet Has had lots OF experience
Address Box 395-Z, Star offcc
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
Aged Gambler Leaves
Advice for Youths

New Orleans. Aug. ~ P-Leav-
ing behind a note advising boys to
avoid gambling and drink. Tom Hig-
gins, former employe of the late
Oakley Harris. noted New Orleans
gambler. today was found dead on
the top step of monument to
Henry Clay.
A revolver with one discharged
cartridge was in his right hand and
a bullet hole in his temple. He was
II years old.
Directions were left for his be-
longings to be sold and the pro-
ceeds given to the blind.
In one of his pockets was found a
letter from the Northwestern Rail
road company commencing Tom
Higgins on his efficiency as road
master. The letter was dated in
1918.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24

find it. am going to take it"
Lynda, doesn't our childish
friendship mean anything to you?
| Can you let that 60 out of your life
without grief"
Even that ] do not know. David.
My father always has told me that
| could-that any woman could. He
has told me always that my mother
did ii, and that eventually would
do it. Get the most for yourself is
what he taught me. baby, be-
cause of what I have Just told you.
YOU will hate me. but l should hate
myself more if l let you think ! was
| different from what l am and mar
ried you, only to desert you some
: time in the future"
| David Kenmore looked over to the
old church steeple. Was it possible
that it was still standing? How could
! it stand so straight and strong when
his whole world was topping?
! Long these two young people look
ed at each other, There was surprise
as we'll as sorrow in the gaze of both
/ VI iiltll,
Each one had thought the other
was an open book in which each
had read the history. and each had
found that the covers of that book
/ had never opened the merest inch.
+ The clock in the old church rang
out eight. Lynda turned into the
house. and David Kenmore started
toward bus that was coming
around the corner
As he sat down In the bus. he
heard man in front of him say to
another, Il see by the morning
paper that young Armitage has been
breaking out again.
Yes answered the other
Strange. isn't II, that these young
people. with all the money In the
world, cannot understand that there
are some things they cannot buy"
(To BE CONTINUED)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
Senator Robinson Will
Return to Home Tomorrow

Hot Springs, Ark, Aug, "a CUP
Senator Joseph T. Robinson. dem
ocratic vice presidential nominee. is
expected to return here tomorrow
from New York to begin active
prepa rations for his notification cerc-
mony August 80,
Col. Edwin A. Halsey. New York,
sergeant at arms at the Democratic
national convention. also is expect
ed tomorrow. He will have charge
of seating arrangements and other
details.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
Rep. James of Mass. May
Seek Seat in House

Boston. Aug. ~ (UP)-Rep.
George F. James of Norwood said
today he might seek the seat in
congress vacated through the death
Of Congressman Louis A. Frothing-
ham at North Haven. Me-. yester-
day.
When he learned that friends al
ready had started campaign on
his behalf. James stated that he
might not be able to seek the con-
gressional office because he was
running for senator from the Nor
folk -Middlesex district.
Sometime today or tomorrow !
may examine some election rulings
to determine whether it would be
possible for ME to seek the seat in
congress despite the fact that my
name will be on the ballot in the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24

those staely blue eyes
Emily is not to blame. Lynda.
She said she was very fond OF you,
party would he a perfect bore if
We're not there to keep you COM
pany.
II had not seen you there until I
caught a glimpse OF you through the
leaves just as Armltage was speak
ing. l grew hot as his words became
more imprisoned: cold fury took
possession of me. / remembered his
hurts only to understand how much
more romantic they made him seem.
Lynda, Ralph Armitage has made
love. the same love he was making
to you last night to hundreds Of
women since his wife was taken to
the insane asylum.
Il forgot everything but that. ]
only remember that he could offer
nothing but disgrace to any woman.
| had just heard, while you were
out there dancing, his cold dismissal
of another woman, and l saw red.
/ You know the rest. l have not slept
all night. have had hours to think.
| am sorry l made myself a fool be-
I fore those people. but l can't say
/ I am sorry that | told that man what
he is-a menace to decent women,
and contemplate cad in the eyes
of decent men.
Lynda, whatever I said. I said
because ! love you. / want you to be
my wife. I cannot offer you. in high
flown words, wealth and luxury,
such as you have never known. but
| can. and do, offer you my name
and myself. l can promise to work
1 for you and share all the SORROWS
| that l cannot keep from you Lynda.
/ you let me think the other night that
/ you loved me.
What I am offering you may
seem very prosalc when placed be-
! side beautiful clothes, Jewels and
/ everything else that wealth can buy.
/ but YOU already know that there is a
thrill in working with and for those
you love.
+ Lynda. will YOU marry me tomor-
row l vii probably have no Job by
/ that time. but can get another, and
YOU and l will be happy
/ David. what are you talking
about? What do You mean. saying
such thing as that?''
DO you think for one moment. my
dear girl that l would take one
dollar. or any part of that which is
paid me by Ralph Armltage after
what occurred last night I do not
intend that you shall even go back
there"
Lynda Fenton had recognized the
truth of what David Kenmore hat
SAID In her heart she knew that he
loved her, but his assumption of alb
zolute dominion over her made he,
forget everything except that she
had only one thing that she nigh
call her oNn--hersel+
You forget that all my life. DAVE
! have decided for myself what
should do l am gong back to Arm
itaG- & Sons. and ! am gong Il
keep my position there if they vii
have mo"
'Eut Lynda" he sald, stepping
llcl; as though she had struck HIM
Yes. ! know Ralph Armltage hal
virtually offered me everything il
his world that he has TO give, Ism
that quite as much as YOU Offer
DAVID looked horriflcd. Lynda
=, T,,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24

READ THIS FIRST:
Lynda Fenton, a singularly limo
cent girl, is private secretary to
Ralph Armtage, who has an insal~
wife. Lynda's father, a drunkard,
tells her that her mother deserted
them, and that all women have their
price.
Lynda meets Emily Andrews, who
cherishes a secret fondness for David
Kenmore. Lynda's companion from
childhood Emily plots against Lynda
from the very beginning. David tells
Lynda he loves her. but she decides
she doesn't want to be in love with
any man. David travels for Armitage.
Lynda's father, too, deserts her,
and Claire Stanhope comes to live
with her. Ralph Armitage meets
with an accident, and Lynda goes to
his home on business, where he is
enthralled by her innocent charms.
Next day he tells her that he loves
her.
Lynda attends June Challer's Jazz
party, and so does Ralph Armitage.
But Ralph is still an invalid. and
spends the evening on divan. David
arrives at the party unbeknown to
Lynda. and Emily Andrews subtly
leads him to hidden view OF Lynda s
innocent efforts to make Ralph COM
Portable David sees Ralph clasp her
arm. and hears him address her in
I,,1,
rises, then collapses Lynda spurns
David. and he is crushed.
(NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
CHAPTER XLNI
PERFECT STRANGERS

En-
A bird called to its mate, very
softly. as though he were Just trying
10 see whether she We're awake.
There was sleepy answer. Soon
their morning song was blended with
the awakening of another day in
busy streets. Still Lynda slept on
She stirred uneaslly as David stopped
at the gate on his way to the office
He did not know she lay asleep SO
near to him. But she did not wake,
and he passed on.
With heavy heart. David sauntersd
along. He wished that Lynda was at
his side. He wanted to explain to
her He decided he would go back
10 the gate at the little house and
wait beside it until Lynda came out.
He ran all the way to the gate.
Softly he Whistled the familiar air
that always announced his coming.
AS he looked at the house from
over the gate. Lynda pushed away
the blanket with which Claire had
covered her She sat MP IN the ham
radiance of welcome in her still
sleep-flled eyes-and then she re-
membered.
Quickly sh arose and. picking Up
the blanket. turned to go into the
house.
Lynda. Lynda Don't go--Wait
a minute. I can explain. ! did not
go to that party to spy upon YOU
Lynda, give me a chance"
The girl turned slowly. hut there
vas no softness in her face. no uO-
bending in the straight, unyloldng
form.
I'm sorry. Lynda. but ] am not
as yellow as you might think, ! did
not know when Emily Andrews and
I sat down at that table. that YOU
and Armitage were gust on the othel
side. l know what you must think
but surely Lynda. you must believe
me when ! tell you my SIDE of tht
story.
Emily wrote me that she though
IT would be nice if | would CONF
home and surprise you at the party
Lyndas lips curled with a sarcastic
smile BY this time David WAS or
the steps OF the porch. He held ONT
his hands impetuously. but thel
dropped at his side as he looked into
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
PASTOR SENDS PLEA

Union, N, j.. Aug. 24-UP)-
The Rev. r. Newton Salter. at whose
church special attendance cam
paigns are going on. sent a MESA ge
from his sick bed urging his congre-
cation not to discontinue church 60
ing Just because he was ill.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24
CLUB RULES VIOLATED

New York. Aug. 24.-UP)-The
Ad club Of New York reported it had
been requested to have no more
weekly meetings at the Army and
Navy club because an elephant
trainer recently appeared at the
contrary to the club rules.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-08-24

state senatorial contest"
James was chairman of the legis-
lative committee which investigated
the conduct in office of former At
torney-General Arthur X. Reading.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
., D, SR. HAPPY
At ChRISTMASTlDE
Ctlobr,tes It Winter Home At
Ormond Bach

Ormend Beach, ria, Dec. - ~
Around a Yuletide tree. brought
from the northern woods. John D..
Rockefeller. sr.. gathered some 20
friends and neishbors last night to
hold his annual Christmas party. at
the Easements his winter home
here.
No one except invited guests was
allowed to enter the grounds.
Passersby on the street heard the
joyous sounds OF Christmas carols
In which the aged magnate Joined
with his friends.
The company was received In the
brilliantly lighted living room where
the decorated tree lifted It's light
spangled branches to the ceiling.
Mr.. Rockefeller, dressed in dark
blue suit. was seated near the tree
about which were piled presents for
all.
Quartet Sings
From a balcony above the living
room. half hidden by large clusters
Of flowers. quartet sang Holy
Night" and ''Oh. Little Star Of
Bethlehem" and others Of Mr..
Rockefeller's favorite carols. Final
iy the hymn books were parsed
around ana everybody Joined In the
songs. The magrate kept time to
the music drumming with his fin-
gers on the arm of his chair.
Then came Santa Claus. a huge
pack OF toys on his shoulders, pass
ing the trirketa to both young and
old. After Santa had distributed
his burden, Mr.. Rockefeller gave out
the more expensive gifts that were
stacked about the tree.
Refreshments were served Or a
glassed-in porch that had been law
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
insult Forms Huge
Investment Company

Chicago. Dec. % P-Formation
of an investment company to be
known as insult Utility Investments,
Inc, holding securities with a total
market value OF between $4,000
600 and $24,000.000 was announced
yesterday by Samuel insult public
utility capitalist
The initial assets of the corpora
ton will consist principally of secnr-
ties Of insult managed utilities. in
Guiding the wealth Edison
company. the Peoples Gas Light AMI
Coke company, the Middle West
Utilities companies and the Publ
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28
German Labor to Work
In France on Contract

Berlin. Dec. 2s R>-A 0srma
group of building contractors ha
obtained contracts In France on tn
reparations account amounting t.
100000 marks approximately
t10.S00. o0o)
About 1900 German workers viii
be employed on the undertaking.
which. include construction on new
quays in Bordeaux. power station
in the Pyrenees. improvement o
Seine harbor. canalization project
on The Rhone river and changing o;
the course Of the Alpine river a,
Nerton.
The German workers will have
their own canteens. ath' ,tic grounds
hospitals. theater and barracks.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-12-28

Insurance Rata Hearing
II Again POSTPONED

Boston. Dec. - (CP)-The long
delayed hearing Of four petitions
seeking . rsview Of the findings %
which Acting Insurance Commits
sioner Arthur =. Linnell based the
1929 rates for compulsory automo.
bile insurance. was aSain postponed
by Supreme Ceurt Justice Pierce to-
day.
Because all petitioners could not
be present this lnorntns. and he
cause the court desired to consider
all the petitions ct the same hear
ing, Justice Pierce postponed the
hearing until January 8. when Jus.
tice Waite will preside. ...
The petitions. similar In effect.
were filed by Rep. Elmer E. Spear
Of Everett. Frank e. Whitman,
chairDan Of the Winthrop board OF
selectmen. Eugene e. Carman OF
somerville. and the Boston associa-
ton OF casualty insurance.