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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
LISTEN, WORLD!
Sympathy - I
h a d al w a y 8

sympathy !
h a d al W VS.
thought that |
felt sympathy.
But now, look
ing back at my
life with sadder,
wiser eyes /
saw that l had
never had the
roots of sym.
pathy. For |
h a d n e v e r
known sorrow.
u n selfishness
-sacrifice-o n e
did not even
know the mean.
ing of those
words when life
was full and
sweet.
Humor--there
could be no real
h UNI or until
laughter h a d
been sailed by
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
Nh Y cleaner
N1 spoiled my

M cleaner
N1 spoiled my
blouse.
1t wasn't the
cleaners fault
it was that kind
of a blouse
easily spoiled.
And there I
" a 8 wi t h a
blouse on my
hands, spoiled
in spots, but
still too good to
throw away.
For q long
time / let it lie
idle. I had lost
my interest in
it. 1t did not
seem possible
that I CO d
e yer u Sc it
again. Then one
day / needed it
and I began to
think how I
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

AS a result of tests made by a
civil engineer in Germany, the
hollow magnet is far more active
ners. They lend him self-con.
fidence and SAVIOR faire.
A red tie and brightly clicked
golf stockings worn with white
Knockers make him feel like a
boy again, and put new life and
young ideas into him.
A woman should encourage the
timid masculine soul to express
himself as gaudily and brilliantly
as his heart desires; for if a man
feels that he LOOKS romantic
and dashing he is much more
likely to be q dashing and 70.
mantle lover. And, heaven knows.
that's What every WOMAN DESIRES
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
NEGOTIATIONS
OF A WIFE
BY Helen Rowland
The Truth About Men

nNE of the most encouraging
" signs of mans regeneration is
the perfect riot of gay and cheer
full neckties we see blooming on
every hand these days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

Little by little, man is begin.
ming to take a brighter view of
himself. Don't STOP him! 1t is
the beginning of his salvation!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16
The knowledge Test For
Readers of The Times

Do know:
In what in Virginia did General
Confederate Army General Grant in 1865?
Who the mother of Queen Elizabeth of England?
What President followed Abraham Lincoln in office?
I. Who cut the famous Gordan knot with his sword?
g. What territories bought from Russia
in 1867? - ; =
What meaning of each of these terms?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-02-16

See Magazine Page for Answers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
CUPID IS BUSY IN
WASHINGTON NOW
More Weddings This Week Than
for Long Time

Washington. June ? P-Cupid
vas rampant In Washington this
week With weddings in unusual
number, many OF the young bride
grooms being Of the graduating class
at Annapolis and some of them go
ing to the academy chapel in An
napolis with their diplomas in hand
10 wed the girls of their choice.
Several OF the ceremonies were per
formed in the chapel and the bridal
parties came to Washington to hold
receptions in the brides homes.
The Ambassador OF France. NJ
Claudel, announced the engagement
OF his daughter. Mile. Marie Antoin-
cite Claudel to NJ. Mequillet, OF Par
is, the wedding to take place in the
brides home in the French capital
in August. NJ. Meauillet is the son
OF former member OF the French
house Of representatives.
Unlike most heiresses Of this
country. Mile. Claudel has given
over much Of her time at the en-
hassy In acting as social secretary
for her parents. and her telephone
number in the state department d.
plomatic list was for the conven-
fence Of the corps and society folk
who wished to communicate socially
with the embassy.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
DOLORES DEL RIO
At THE STRAND
Featured in Her Latest Hit mo
Other Woman Vaudeville

The beautiful star of Ramona
the Charmaine of What Price
Glory yet these are not
enough triumphs for Dolores Del
Rio. Now she comes to the Strand in
her latest hit. NO Other Woman"
In this new film Dolores Del Rio is
seen the type of role that has made
her the most outstanding favorite
with the movie fan throughout the
country. The Dolores Del Rio film
will begin four days engagement
at the Strand theater Sunday eve
ming with two complete perform
anees. 1t will be presented Sunday
with the Strand orchestra. Incident
ally, the musical love theme for the
picture will be the beautiful melody
of "Marcheta." The vaudeville pro-
gram will include Campus Sweet
hearts in a comedy. singing and
dancing turn: Val Harris and Mil
dred Bromley in "A Western Wild
cat" the Tomas Troupe in From
Top to Rottom;" Three Red Caps
with Irving Mooney. Dave Mandell
and William Harper and other acts.
The main feature for next Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday will be the
Incompatible Gilda Gray in THE
Devil Dancer"
Coming Strand attractions include
Richard Barthelmess in Wheels of
Chance" John Gilbert and Renee
Adoree in 1.-THE Cossack."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Elizabeth Glbney: outer observer,
Jessie Galbraith: musician, Mabel
Erikson; choir director. Mildred
Reinas.
Choir-Iols Clark. Gladys Leavitt,
Dorothy trawley. Madeline Trow
Mabel Spring Irene Winger, Helen
Ianhonin, Betty Hcwctt. Gertrude
Porter. Grace Wickwire.
At the last meeting of the advisory
board the resignation Of Mrs. lnez
II. Henry was accepted with regret.
Mrs. Esther NJ. Andrew former sec
rotary Of the board of advisers. was
elected to succeed here and she was
installed into the office of mother
adviser by Charles 7. Leavitt. Mrs.
Ida Barnes is the new secretary Of
the board. At the close of the In
stallation the retiring worthy advis-
er. Marion Rand. was presented
with a jewel by the installing OFF,
Ger. Helen Erickson.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
LYCEUM HAS GREAT
farewell BILL
viii Close for Alterations Sun.
day Night al 1890

A. everybody knows that the
Iyceum theater Is closing this Sun
day night at 1890 for alterations and
rsnovations. The management of the
theater has arranged to close up its
season with the greatest In photo
plays.
The program arranged for the
Farewell Bill" to play today and
sunday only Is knockout. See 1t and
be convinced.
The main attraction is 1.-THE
Country Doctor" starring Rudolph
Schildkraut, Junior Coghlan, Sam De
Grasse, Gladys Brockwell, Virginia
Bradford and Louis Natheaux. A
vibrant story Of heroism, sacrifice.
pathos, love, laughter and devotion
in the rugged hills OF New England.
A dramatic picture packed with
thrills aud appeal. You'll regret miss
ing 1t.
The story tells OF self-sacrific-
ing country physician in rural New
England who Is on duty day and
night and whose efforts frequently
are rewarded with the gift OF a sack
Of potatoes or turnips. There is a
charming love theme. between the
daughter Of scarlet woman and
the son Of a small town tyrant.
which leads to a pathetic tragedy,
yet through the efforts of the doc
tor. all ends happily. There are
thrills and laughs aplenty. so that for
a mixture OF comedy and drama, few
pictures produced this season sur
pass in heart interest and appeal
this delightful saga of the unsung
heroes of the rurals districts. Those
who like dramatic pictures. relieved
by wholesome laughs, will find THE
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Hoyes winning several prizes for
collections.
Perhaps the most touching fea-
lure of the flower show were the
exhibits from Walter Reed hospital
where are housed hundreds of dis
abled soldiers whose greatest Joy is
10 tend the flower gardens. They
won a number of prizes and each
exhibit of cut blooms was shown in
woven baskets or holders. the work
of the even more disabled men.
This is the season for pilgrimages
10 the historic spots in Virginia and
especially to the various Washington
shrines which have in late years
been redeemed from utter desola-
ton and dissolution by the Daughters
of the American Revolution or other
organizations. The society for the
preservation OF Virginia antiquities
made a trip 10 Gunston Hall. and
also visited Pohick church where
George and Martha Washington
were wont to attend.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
ScciclMus
CONTINUED from Page Fiye)

Square gave a dinner party and
bridge Tuesday evening for Miss
Flora Humphrey.
Mrs Jack Whitteker OF Kensing-
ton avenue gave a card party OF
four tables AMI a shower for Miss
Harriet Reynal on Monday after
noon. Mrs. Kenneth vreeland and
Mrs. Ed win Cowles Of West Hart
ford and Mrs. Clarence Manning
won the bridge prizes Mrs. Lucien
Stevens, Mrs. Nreeland, Mrs. cowles
and Mrs. George Boil assisted with
the serving.
Miss Euri'h Wachter, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wachter of
Park Place. will entertain in honor
OF Miss Martha Clark. Tuesday eve
ming. Miss Clark will be married to
Stanley J. Lonsdale Of Bridgeport
at the end Of this month.
Miss Bessie Sullivan. daughter #
aiI. anu ME l'd1lltl SULLIVAN VI
Greenwood street was the guest OF
honor at bridge party given last
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. Walter Sullivan Of Cedar
street.
Miss Sullivan is to become the
bride Of Charles Gaffney on June
IS.
Miss Loretta Heslin of Lincoln
street WAS given a miscellaneous
shower Monday evening at the home
of Miss Frances McAloon of Stanley
street.
Miss H eslin will become the bride
Of Frank W. Bohnau of Meriden or
June 90.
Miss Sulie G. Murphy of Lincoln
street was guest Of honor at din.
ner given at the Shuttle Meadow
club Thursday evening by George
r. Spear for the stenographers oil
tho Corbin Screw corporation. Miss
Murphy is leaving the corporation
today TO become the secretary OF
Clifton w. Wilson Of Hartford.
Miss Ivol Grant was given a
shower Monday evening at the home
of Miss Minnie McKeon on Wilson
street. Miss Grant will become the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Letter. who
spend most of their time in Chicago,
have come 10 Washington and he
and Mrs. Letter will be given a din
ner tonight by Senator Frederick
Hale OF Maine, in celebration Of
their twentieth wedding anniver-
sary. Tomorrow Mr. and Mrs. Lei
ter will do She celebrating having
invited Target number OF guests
for dinner. Mr.. and Mrs. Letter
have a large estate in Virginia In
sight OF the Potomac river where
they formerly entertained. but of
late years they have occupied the
formidable mansion on Dupont Cir
Gle built by the late marchant prince
l.. z. Letter, and willed TO his son.
Both the President and Mrs.
Coolidge are fully equipped for a
summer in the west. the first lady
OF the land having provided herself
with a particularly fetching sport
wardrobe with plenty OF heavy boots
and coats. sweaters and short skirts
Of a strong material. Walking is the
only outdoor sport in which Mrs.
Coolidge INDUCES and of late her
longer walks have been taken in the
early morning.
Scarcely one of the hundreds OF
tourists who visited the 1928 Ameri-
can Horticultural society exhibit in
the Hotel Washington but asked
eagerly II the White House was
represented. and over and over one
heard the wish that they might see
I reproduction OF the state dining
able when set with flowers for
some important dinner. However,
| there might have been disappoint-
ment had there been such an ex
hibit, for it would have looked
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
LAKE COMPOUNCE

At Lake Compounce. Bristol. Sat
urday night $1,000 worth Of bril-
liant fireworks will be sent skyward
to celebrate the smashing OF all
Weekend attendance records at the
resort. The management personally
guarantees this exhibition as one Of
the finest TO be seen in the state.
The New England Fireworks
Compa ny of Springfield will furnish
this unusual display which won
numerous first prizes at Italian cele-
brations last summer. Bill Tasillo'
orchestra will furnish dance music
Saturday night and every night in
the week.
Besides the free concert Sunday
by the New Departure band, special
Sunday dinners will be served.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

CONTINUED from First Page)
he has hopes Of seeing the stranded
the crew on the North Pole trip.
He will drop food overheard to
the men, should they be sighted, as
their food probably by now is near
exhaustion. They carried a reserve
supply capable of sustaining them
for a month.
The Norwegian explorer said that
in event he was unable TO land on
the ice bound stretch around tie
point designated. it was probably
that dog-sled teams would be sent
out in event he definitely located
the dirigible.
Hope Again Grows
Rome, June 8 NP)-Hope for the
ultimate locating OF the dirigible
Italia, lost polar craft. grew today
| after an official government an
nouncement said the relief ship Cit
ia Di Milano had received radio sig
mails believed to be from the Italia.
The signals intercepted Friday
night by the Citta Dr Milano gave
the position OF the Italia as near
Northeast Land, close to Spitzbergen.
, The government announcement
said the Citta Di Milano apparent
/ ~ has been successful in maintain
ing wireless contact with the Italia
! for 2 minutes Friday evening"
/ 1t added the signals apparently"
/ gave the position of the lost dri-
I sible as 20 miles north of Cape Leigh
Smith off Northeast Land, which is
lust across Hinlopen Straits from
Spitzbergen to which island the
Italia was en- route when last heard
/ from
previous unconfrmed messages
received at various times in the past
! two weeks had indicated the Italia
! might be on Franz Josef land. some
distance from Northeast Land. None
OF these messages could be traced,
however, General Mobile was be-
lieved only short distance from
! Kings Bay. Spitzbergen, when he
last reported on his downward
light from the North Pole. IT was
possible his route would have taken
him over Northeast Land).
Amundscn Hopeful
| Oslo, Norway, June . GPl-Roaid
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Amundscn Hopeful
Oslo, Norway, June 9 Pl-Roaid
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Amundsen, member of the expedi-
ton which few over the North Pole
in the dirigible Norge two years ago
with Genera! Umberto Mobile. said
today that he considered that the
latest report Of wireless communi-
cation being established with the
airship Italia to be much likeiier
than previous reports.
II the news proved correct, he
stated he would cancel his projected
would be UNNECESSARY.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
CERTAIN YOUNG
man At CAPITOL
Ramon NoYarro Featured in a
Very Delightful Romance

"A Certain Young Man" is truly
loving picture. 1t is an example
Of Just what can be do,.e with the
camera toward the development Of
a separate and distinct art, that
neither depends upon inherited me-
chanics of the stage nor titles to
emphasize its points. 1t ! for this
reason if for no other than "A Ger
tain Young Man" is one of the fin
est comedy dramas of the year.
This Metro -Goldwyn- Mayer picture
b,eins a day showing at the Cap
'ol Sunday. 1t is a Hobart Henley
reduction starring Ramon Novarro.
Il is by far the finest picture that
fohart Henley has ever directed,
1t excluding 'His Secretary "Ex-
'lange OF Wives and "rhe Student
'rince." Every scene is rounded out
it'll an art that conceals art"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
$4,000 GUT M EXETER,

Exeter. N. H.. June l1-A gift
OF $4,000 to Phillips Academy here
by the family Of George sutro Locw-
enstein. Exeter 20. who died last
December was announced today by
Principal Lewis Terry. The interest
of the gift is to be expended annual
ly ito realize IN the academy and
among its students certain aesthetic
and humane ideals which dominated
the life OF the student for whom the
memorial Is named"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Miss Ivol Grant was given a
shower Monday evening at the home
of Miss Minnie Mckeon on Wilson
street. Miss Grant will become the
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09
bride of John Stevenson on August

4.
Miss Emma n. Miller presents Ida
r. Greenburg. the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. s. Greenburg of Chestnut
street. in a piano recital tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock assisted by
Eugene Goldstein. violinist.
The program is as follows:
Bach =. Gavot,e from Sd Eng Suite
Beethoven .... Sonata op. ~, No. :
a. Allegro montroppo.
b. Minuetto.
Violin solo ..... Eugene Goldstein
Schubert Andante from Symphony
Chopin ........ Nalse, op. 81. No. l
uIlc6 bultSIuy
Friml .......... Etude Fantastique
Levine ............. Hum0reslue
Meyer Hoimund ...... Ballet Music
Miller ...... Valse PathetiQue
Hungarian Dance
Miss Miller, Ida Greenburg.
Accompanist, Helen Horn.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1928-06-09

Country Doctor" well worth seeing.
The companion feature offers Mrs.
Wallace Reid in Hell Ship Bron-
SON. with Noah Berry,
, 1928-01-23

along the same llne as the TIouOIduiE Iuh
Member for Christiansted Town. | rise
to say, however, that | think the discus
sion has drifted somewhat from the main
point. therefore want TO express my
opinion. This is a subject which lies at
the root of domestic progress. Education
is the main element in the strength and
influence of any country, and 1t calls
therefore for the urgent attention Of this
Council and to the public. We should
know exactly of how u educational ad-
ministratiOn stands.
am all for seeing that the money spent
on education is not wasted and that the
objects to which it is devoted are objects
which can be amply justified by the cir
cumstances of the time, but all changes
ought to be progressive rather than re-
trograde. All of US ] hope, would desire
to see every effort made to see that pub
lie money is prudently spent on education
as IN anything else. ! can thoroughly re-
coQGiZe and sympatnize with the Difficult
ties Of a Department winch is faced on
the one hand with the demands Of the
Treasury to curtail its expenditure, and
on the other hand with its natural desire
to promote education, but rightly or
wrongly | know there is a feeling in this
community that we are not obtaining
satisfactory results. 1t is therefore our
duty, | think to investigate. it may be
that nothing is wrong, then we ought to
know it, and if anything is wrong then
we ought to make an effort to set it right.
believe that the true position and what
is needed is a conception of education
which ~realises that money spent on inetti-
Gent education is Wasteful. That is the
waste. The waste is to spend money on
inefficient education, and the real alter
native is an active pursui of a wise
educational policy as the best form of
economy. The youth of every country at
all times is the greatest of its assets, and
it is more than ever necessary in our
case. and at the present time especially,
that we make the most of it.
The Department Of Education, in my
opinion, stands upon an entirely different
footing from any other Department. it is
not merely an administrative department
its true business, | think, is to watch
over education and to be a perpetual
source Of policy, the handspring of the
policy being to secure an island Of men
and women trained to think and act.
There ought then to be neither delay nor
retardation in setting matters in this re-
spect arIght- When you are dealing with
the education Of youth delay and retaEda-
ti0n can never be made good.
If we are dealing with finance it would
be quite true to say that even If we post
poned our obligations or failed to raise
, 1928-01-23

fios which ought to be offered to a gener-
alton of Oh ldren.
Shades of the prison house begin to close
upon the growing boy, and we are IalI7
ing to provide for the youth OF our island
on passing out into the world that when
is the best source of our strength, and
progress, namely: the education which
those who are devoted to the subject IN
side the department as we'll as outside
would gladly g We. 49,,
There are some of the lines on which
many Of US feel very keenIy ana mere
fore add my vote to that OF the honorable
proponent, and we look to those IN charge
Of our system today to give us an eXpla-
nation, and | hope to give US satlSIac-
tion-on a matter which so deeply affects
US.
LIST Appointed Member (StQkemann)
remarked: Mr.. Chairman, the Honorable
2nd Member Tor FIederIksted Town made
a statement 10 the effect that | am afraid
of my job and Therefore sletk IN 1aVor
of the Government and the Chairman
did not see it fit to stop him am too
we'll known in this community tor any
one to believe that / would sell my voice
or my opinion for a foolish little position
and salary such as I now hold. can only
answer him IN these words HON. S0tt
QUl mGJy penSe.
End Member for Christiansted Country
District (JUckS0n) remarked: Mr.. Chair
man, if the position OF the Police Judge is
a foolish little job shall recommend that
it be stricken from the budget next year.
| consider the honorable last speakers
remark a reflection on the office OF the
Police Judge.
End Member for Frederiksted TOWN.
(BrOw); MIR. Chairman, | make no apollo
qy for the remark / made. / just rise to
say that the remark made by the LIST APP
pointed Member confirms what | have
said.
End Member for Christiansted Country
District (Jack80n) moved that lst discus
sion be closed.
The motion was put to the vote with
the result that 13 members voted fol;
none against,
LIST discussion closed.
No one requesting the word, 2nd Mem
Der for Frederiksted Town (BrO1O) NOV
ed that End discussion come OF today.
The motion was put to the vote.
IL members voted for; none against,
Government gave consent, End discus
sion opened.
No one requesting the word End Mem
Der for Christiansted Country DlStr ct
tJackson) moved that second discussion
be closed.
LIST Member for .FredeIiksted Town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-15
WOMEN IN SPORT
BY CORINNE FRAZIER

~TUART JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL, the newest Junior
high in the District, which was
~ opened last May, has a well
established athletic program for
girls this season which Is being con.
Quoted under the direction of Grace
Ware. physical training instructor.
Basket bail. dodge and corner ball
and track and field activities are On
the card. with plans for particiDa.
ton in the annual interjunior high
school field meet booming as the
climax 10 the season.
Reventh-year students have played
through a dodge ball series, which
was won by the 7B-2 squad. captained
By lola Thompson.
Corner ball honor6 went 10 the
e-B-3 team. Mary Bucca headed this
aggregation.
No Sakket hall series has been ar
ranged yet. ss all practice must be
out Of door,. due 10 lack Of gym.
nasium fscilities. The Stuart Girls
Athletic Club practices basket ball
weekly on the Plaza playground. how.
ever.
Training fer track viii begin ar
soon az the weather permits. accord.
lng IN Miss Ware. Workouts viii be
held on the Plaza field.
Eleven raeketers have been named
by the George Washington University
ranking committee ~ the outsta nGing
figures IN ne ret field II THAT inst.
tuition. the ratings being based largely
Upon the performance ~ the pisyer
f. the Fail toa1rns mem. IN which
Aisaa n Davis claimed Che title, De.
ffstina Louise Onwaks ia the Anal
Founc
An interesting innovation In she ten.
nis program Iris SpF ug IL Fhe chal.