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The Washington times., 1929-06-28

Major Robert G. Van Vliet,
U. 8. A., who won the singles
crown last year by defeating
Tom Mangan In . hard four.set
duel, will defend his title.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
MITCHELL Goes
To COLUMBIA

Jimmy Mitchell has been installed
as the tennis professional at the
Columbia Country Club and win
be the first to serve in this ca
pacity there. -
He was induced to accept the po.
sition by Abner z. Leech, jr., chair.
man OF the tennis committee at
Columbia. Leech Is tennis leader
here and was responsible for the
Army-Navy Leech Cup series that
IL fought each summer.
Mitchell, who acted for the past
year al an assistant to Otto Clock
Ter, tennis pro at Chevy Chase, Is
3 brother Of Dooley Mitchell, one
Of the ranking District amateur
racketere.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
Mitchell Nay Land
Coaching job
At GOnzag0

Orrel Mitchell. former Gonzaga
High athlete, win probably be ap-
pointed as the new athletic di-
rector at his alma mater as . sue
cessor to Ken simondinger. who
has gone to st. Mary's College.
st. Mary's. Kan.
Ralph Duplin, former George
town University star and chiefly
sought by the Eye Street authori-
ties, isn't available. Duplln plans
to take an executive position with
the Firestone Tire and Rubber
Co.. of Akron. Ohio.
Mitchell has already been as.
signed as a teacher next fall at
Gonzaga.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
Macbeth Is Reelected
Soccer Loon President

John Macbeth has been reelected
president of the Washington and
Southeastern District Soccer Asso-
citation.
Other officials named were Jess
Burton, vice president; Richard
Tennyson, secretary, and Robert
Bruce, treasurer.
John Kremelmeyer, Dick Hodge
and Martin Grieye were named
delegates at large.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
BEATS foes
/. BY WIDE
SCORES
By George A. Simpson

Unless Miller B. Stevinson,
Of Columbia Country Club and
District amateur champion,
suffers a streak of mediocre
golf, he seems destined to an
mex the Congressional Country
Club tourney today.
Stevinson opposed George F.. Mil
Ter. OF Manor, this morning in the
aemifinals and should defeat the
Manorite. However, Miller Is shoot
ing In excellent form these days
and may hand jolt to Stevinson.
Millertied Roger Peacock for the
qualifying medal by scoring rs
The Washington times., 1929-06-28

Another contest that promises
warm action is the mix-up be-
tween the youthful Amths and
the aged Sc. Joseph combine
tiOn. These teams tangIe on
the Plaza grounds At 8 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
HEARTBREAKING $50

Ted Meredith, In 1916, set mark
Of 1:52 2-1O for the Ss0-yard run
outdoors. 1t was broken 10 years
later by Or. Otto Pelxer, German,
with 1851 6-10. Phil Edwards, Of
N. Z. u, recently equaled Mere
dith's record. but the latter's run
stands as the American record.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
PHOENIX DATED

The Phoenix A. C. will cross bats
with Mechanic A. c. nine tomorrow
at o'clock on the Phoenix Field,
Holbrook and Neal Streets North
east. Sunday they travel to Cabin
John to oppose Junior Order nine.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
Benny April Hits
Ball Hard for
Frederick

FREDERICK. Nd, June 2s.-
Clubbing the ball at q. .sse clip
and playing sensational BAN be-
hind the plate, Benny April
former Washington sandlot and
University Of Virginia catcher, Is
being hailed as one Sof the finds
OF the 1929 Blue Ridge League
season. r.
April, despite a badly bruised
hand, has been doing practically
ell Of the mask and winGpad duty
for the Frederick Warriors since
joining the club several weeks age
and his work has been 80 out.
standing that Manager Bob Wells,
former Major League receiver, has
benched himself in favor Of April.
The youngster made decided
hit with local fans in his first
game when he won a double
header from Waynesbor0 by his
timely hitting. April was signed
to a Frederick contract by Billy
Rapp OF washington, q scout for
the Cleveland Indians. owners Of
the Frederick club.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
EIREMEN mn FIELD

The District Fire Department Afn6
has been drilling for it's annual TIT
with the police team and seeks IN.
limited games on week-days. can
Capt. o. R. Moxley at National
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
SAND[OT GARD
TQPHEAVE

With II games listed, the Capital
City baseball leagues win present an
attractive program this Sunday.
The Miller Aztecs and Brentwood
Hawks oppose at . o'clock on the
Brentwood field in q Capital City
unlimited league. The Miller Aztecs
are leading the race but their
position Is threatened.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
ASKING GAMES

The CherrydaIe Al. G. would like
to arrange q game With unlimited
teams. Call Manager Birch at Clar-
endon SAG.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28
MAY TACK.
DUDLEY PAIR !.

The Dudley brothers, Jack and
Don, who were runners.up to Hal
Fowler and Maurice v. o'NeiI in
last years District doubles tennis
championships may not take part in
the 1929 title play that starts
Thursday morning on the Edgemoor
courts.
Jack and Don have been biding
their time this spring on the golf
links and have been prominent in.
several invitation club affairs.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28

The entries close Tuesday night
with Joseph Rutley, chairman of
the tournament committee. 4722
Davenport st. N. wv.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28

The Vic's Sport Shop and Lionels
meet on the West Ellipse at
o'clock for the championship OF the
Capital City Junior League.
Mount Rainier will hook up with
the strong Petworth Yorkes on the
latter's diamond starting at 3 o'clock.
Lem Owens Pros engage the
Foxall A. G. on Foxall field at 3
o'clock and the A. B. & w. busmen
tackle strong foe in the undefeated
Naval Hospital baseball nine on the
Arlington diamond at o'clock.
The Washington times., 1929-06-28

Unusually Iow.prlced automobiles are
offered for sale during the Fourth OF
July Used-CaF sale--see them in to-
daY,a Classified ads,
The Washington times., 1929-06-28

ana IL he can repeat this per-
.formance against the District am
ateur champion. stevihson viii be
forced to shoot par golf in order TO
win out.
The other semifinal struggle Will
bring together Roger Peacock and
Leroy Sasscer, both Of Indian
Spring.
Martin r. Mccarthy, OF
Beaver Dam, realizes he can't
tIlree.putt seven greens and win.
He found this out when he lost
to Reggie LOTUS, Of Chevy
Chase. 2 and 1, in the first
flight. The entry of Mccarthy
into the top group was . real
surprise, and shows that he is
steadily advancing in the game.
Gardiner orme, OF columbia.
hoIed out chip shot against Perry
B. Hoover, Of Indian Spring, yes
terday. Lying five yards away
from the edge of the eighteenth
green. Orme's aim was perfect,
pitching onto the green and the bail
travelling the rest of the way in a
straight lire for the hole. 1t was
some, time before Hoover recovered
from the shock.
Bruce Taylor, jr., can blame a
missed tee shot on the eighteenth as
the underlying cause for losing to
John l.. Qhigley, in match that
stretched to 20 holes. Taylor's
drive ON carried only Is yards into
xunnAa IN tho left =
ItnusueIIv Tow.prlead automobilea are
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
AT THE STRAND

As Lena Smith. fought against.
stripped Of her child and jailed.
Esther Ralston has the strongest
dramatic role Of her screen career in
Paramount's THE Case OF Lena
Smith," which Josef Won Sternbers
directed and which the Strand the
alter IL offering today. Friday and
Saturday.
In the vivid holiday costume of
the peasant girl. Esther Ralston has
dropped her dancing pumps for red
leather boots. her tisht-fitting eve
ming gowns for fifteen petticoats and
her diamond necklaces for black ami
rose head shawls. In the Prater, the
Coney Island Of Vienna where she
goes for adventure. Miss Ralston
wears this interesting costume.
The vaudeville program is headed
by Artie Kahn and his Recording
Orchestra. ten kings Of syncopation
in = real noveh/ entertainment.
Other acts include Ralph Whitehead
in Impression; ShJley Devereaux
and Co. in Novelties of 1s29": John
Barton and Co. in THE Man With
in; and Fullmer and Wayne In
Songs of the Day."
Beginning Monday for three days
the Strand will offer the big musi-
cal grille show "Padlocks of 1922
with twenty-eight Broadway enter-
tanners including eighteen fast step
ping little padlocks.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
|D0TY DESCRIBES
foreign LEGION
AdYenturer Delivers Thrilling
Lecture on Life as Soldier

Before an enthusiastic audience,
Bennett ]. Doty. author. lecturer
and soldier. told an intensely grip
ping story of his life as a Legion
naire, engaged under the name of
Private Gilbert Clare" at a meeting
OF the Commonwealth club last eve
ming at the Elks' club. This noted
soldier is but IS years old and al
though he has lectured only six
times previous to his talk here, he
captivated the attention of the
members Of the club and held their
interest as he related the many vicis.
STUDIES of his adventurous exper-
fence in the French Foreign Legion.
He was at one time the center of an
international complication. when he
was to be shot as a deserter from
the ranks of the Foreign Legion.
Mr.. Doty from the outset of his
speech made himself extremely
popular with his listeners and In his
tale. one of romance almost beyond
description. he briefly told of his
life as member of 1.-The strangest
body of fighting men in the world. i"
Doty found the French Legion a
haven of colorful adventures. fugi-
tives from justice and lost and brok.
en- men from all parts of the world.
Private Gilbert Clare enlisted be-
cause he found difficulties rising at
home. He was not able to real lust
himself to the prevailing postwar
conditions after serving his country
well at st. Mihiel. the Argonne and
other places. In June. 1925, he
Joined the Foreign Legion at Bor-
deaux. He became a member of the
famous contingent, the "Vingtneu-
vieme Compagnie" which was des.
tined for brilliant war record
against the Druses in Syria. Five
months after joining he received the
Croix de Guerre for distinguished
action under heavy fire.
He could stand up under the
grewsome warfare but he could not
stand the hard routine enacted from
the Legionnaires during peace time.
He deserted. But after a series of
narrowing escapades he and two
other Legionnaires were captured,
tried by court-martial and sentenced
to be shot to death. Then France
recalled his remarkable career as q
soldier and that he had done his
bit as in the World war, too. The
threatening death sentence took the
form of decree of eight years i'm
prisonment." After serving nine
months Of this penalty. there came
full pardon with reinstatem in
the Legion. Joyfully Doty rejoined
bis "buddies." and applied once
more for foreign service. He was
scheduled for service in Morocco.
but word came that due to the eff
forts of friends and authorities of
the United States he was hoMorably
mustered out of service.
When asked last evening IL he
would like to do it over again, Mr..
Doty replied. Not on your life" A
curious incident in the history of the
Foreign Legion is that Napoleon III
conceived the idea of setting up an
empire in Mexico. with Macmillan
as emperor and supporting the gov
eminent with French troops in
GLIDING several battalions from the
Foreign Legion. In 1880 the Legion
will be 100 years old. 1t has fought
in nearly all the wars Of the French
since 1880.
The next meeting of the COM
monwealth club will be on March
IS. 1t is said that DIR. 8. Parkes
Cadman will be the speaker.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
65 Garment Strike
PicketS in CUSTODY

New York. Feb. fPp-SiXty- five
men and women members of the re-
Gently organized Needle Trade
Workers Industrial Union. which
called a strike yesterday TO draw
dressmakers from the International
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
Mere arrested today for mass pick
citing in the garment center.
The strikers were rounded up by
100 patrolmen and taken to police
stations where they were booked
or charges of disorderly conduct.
One man was charged with assault.
Twelve persons who were arrested
for littering the streets with circu-
lars calling the strike had been pre-
yiously discharged in court.
Strike leaders estimated $4,000
workers had left their jobs, but Of
f1cjals of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers Union, which IL
affiliated with the American FEEDER
alton of Labor against the needles
trades, said that less than 1900 re-
sponded to the strike call.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
RAMONA AT THE PALACE

Funny things happen in Holly
wood. When Inspiration Pictures
and Edwin Carewe determined to
make Ramona" starring Dolores
Del Rio in the title role, the Ques-
ton of who would play the part of
"Allesandro," the romantic Indian
lover of the heroine in the story.
For many days. Carewe. who d.
roctcd Ramona" which reaches the
Palace tomorrow. searched for an
actor to assume this difficult role.
His cameramen were busy making
tests from morning until shutdown.
He never thought of Warner Baxter.
When somebody mentioned Baxter,
Carewe passed the thought away as
he would bothering fly. OF course
not! Baxter was a handsome leading
man-not an Indian type.
The fastest and most hilarious
comedy production of The new sea-
son is Johnny Hines latest First Ma
tional picture. 1.-The Wright Idea"
produced by G. c. Burr. and show
ing this week at the Palace theater.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
GIRL "DIp" FOUND SLAIN
IN PHILADELPHIA STREET
ptklNnket's Body With Two Bullet
Holes In Head Thrown Out
Of Automobile.

Philadelphia. Feb. 7.-P>-Lying
face downward On Il deserted side
street in south Philadelphia. the
body of Sophie Titleman. alleged
shoplifter and pickpocket. was found
today by two policemen on patrol.
There were two bullet holes in the
head OF the pretty 24-year old girl
and police believe she was slain in
an automobile and then thrown TO
he street. IN her possession were an
expensive ring and pin and $95 in
cash
The body was not identified until
several hours after it was discovered.
City detectives found that her APP
pearance and finger prints Tailed
with those of Sophie Titleman OH
record in the rogue's gallery.
Police were trying to learn which
of the many addresses found in her
possession WAS the correct one. so AS
TO trace her movements last night.
No motive was ascribed for the STAY
ing. although robbery was clearly
eliminated.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
Snowslides Bury Railway Tracks
Is Feet Deep In Colorado Hills

being used to clear the tracks.
The Durango plant of the Ameri.
can Smelling and Refining Company
at Durango was forced to suspend
operations because of shortage of
ore from Silverton.
The snow storm which accom-
panied severe cold wave in the
state abated and it was predicted
that temperatures at the zero mark
last night would rise today.
Sub zero weather still prevailed in
Montana and near Bozeman an ice
jam flooded the lowlands forcin,
farmers to flee their homes.
Highways in Wyoming, Utah and
Idaho were blocked by snowdrifts
and zero temperatures were general
throughout the latter state. Seventy.
five motorists marooned on the East
highway out of Salt Lake City last
night were rescued by state high
way crew.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

the Community club.
The flats between Eas. Berlin AMI
Berlin were flooded this morning to
a depth of several feet. At 5 O'Clock
the water was rising steadily and
Was threatening the main highway
The ground being frozen did not alb
sorb the water and it was feared
for a time that the highway would
be covered. Many people reported
flooded cellars. some furnace fires
being put out by the flood water.
The Mattabeset river was a torrent;
and the West Cromwell flats Were
covered with water.
The Fife and Drum Corps will
hold a rehearsal this evening at 1880
o'clock at the Community hall.
Every member is asked to attend.
The All club met this afternoon
at o'clock at the Community halt
Plans are being made for an
oyster supper for members of the
Community club next "Wednesday
evening at the Community banquet
hall. The time of the supper will
be announced.
The whist to be given next Mon
day evening by the ladies of Sacred
Heart church will be the last one
until after Easter. The party Mon
Cay evening will be one of the best
OF the season. There will be large
prize list. Refreshments will be
served.
Gerald Footit is able TO be about
after an attack of the influenza.
The Boys club will meet tomorrow
night at Community hall for the reg
ular weekly meeting.
A Boy Scout troop to be sponsored
by the Community club is in thu
process of organization. A commit
tee of four has been appointed to
make all necessary arrangements for
a troop. The committee is as fol-
lows: A. L. Burgreen, IL. X. Clark
John P. Lewis and w. II. Payne.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

committee of the Welfare associa-
ton. who read the following state
ment:
ION account of the increased re-
Quirements of time. labor and trans
portation necessary to administer
the state aid for widows fund in the
city of New Britain, it Is essential
that the city make additional appro-
priations.
AT the present time the whole
matter of widows fund is handled
through the office and the facilities
of the Welfare association and there
Is now paid from the fund the fol-
lowing amounts:
ITO the Welfare association for
use of car 800, direct to stenogra-
pher OF the Welfare association 5000,
postage spent. estimated at S12.
making total payment from the
fund of S312.
1T is requested that a total al
lowance direct to the Welfare asso-
citation be made as follows: Car 5000,
for secretarial work 5000, for part
time outside worker $4o0. portion of
overhead. rent, etc. 500.
This makes the total above men,
toned $1,000. or an addition of $6SS
for administration.
AT the present time the fund is
being administered to approximately
nifty widows, and the requirements
necessitate a call on each one every
month.
1T Is our understanding that In
Hartford the fund is administered to
approximately sixty-five widows and
that one full time worker and one
part time worker are engaged with
an expense of 5000. This indicates
that even with the additional allow
ance requested the administration OF
the fund in New Britain is on a very
economical basis for the city.
very truly yours,
"CHAS. +. CHASE,
chairman Executive Committee.
MAURICE STANLEY,
"Vice President"
DR.. r. w. Pullen superintendent,
and John j. McBriarty. chairman,
appeared for the board of health.
DR.. Pullen ran through the list of
routine appropriations asked. He
called attention to the new appro-
priation sought of $4,000 for an
isolation hospital. New Britain has
many cases which should go to an
isolation hospital and it is becom-
ing more difficult every year to find
place for them, he explain ID.
There was great deal of discus
sion concerning two additional elm
les the board would like to open,
one a prenatal clinic and one for So
cial diseases.
Last nights session closed the
hearings. The board will meet to
consider the items next week.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

Denver, Feb. R- Railroad
transportation in the mountainous
regions of southwe stern Colorado
was at a standstill today while Sec
ton crews began a two weeks task
of clearing tracks of the heaviest
snowslides in many years. High
ways also were impossible.
The towns OF Silverton, a mining
community, and Criag on the Denver
& Rio Grande western railroad from
Durango. were isolated. Since Sat
urday nine slides have crashed down
en- the tracks and one of these was
said to be from 40 to rs feet deep
and 500 feet wide. Neither town
was in danger of a food shortage, it
was reported.
The Rio Grande southern line. op-
Grating on the Lizard Head Pass,
was blocked by snoWdrifts. No
slides were reported in that section
Large rotary snow plows were
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
GRAND JURY HEARS
rice CASE MONDAY
Jackson Murder Inquiry Marked
by No Developments

WiIilmantic, Feb. 7.0P-1nvesti-
cation of the death of William f..
Jackson. county detective in his
home last week Tuesday evening ap-
pcared to be quicscent today as fur
Their steps await action of the Wind
ham county special grand jury which
will come in at Putnam Monday
morning.
The jury call was issued by Sheriff
Gates who had his deputies serve
notices on talesmen. Whether Trenor
A. Rice, held in Brooklyn jail on a
charge of murder in this case. will
be taken to Putnam Monday. Is not
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

yet known. AS his presence before a
grand jury might not be demanded
it is probable he will remain in Jail
Most of the witnesses from here will
be taken Up in automobiles.
Coroner A. G. Bill will proceed with
his inquest shortly as that is a
statutory requirement even if. in case
of an indictment against and bench
warrant for Rice should be issued. it
will be necessary for finding as to
the probable cause of death and the
author of the deed as determined by
the inquiry.
Detective E. J. Hickey yesterday
remained in Hartford but he is ex-
pected back here to see that every
detail is perfected in readiness for
the grand jury. He has prepared
much Of the evidence in the case and
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

submitted it to States Attorney II.
C. Bradford.
A number of things which have
been submerged in the discussion of
personalities may be brought to light
before the grand jury. A number OF
guns have been mentioned including
two of Jackson's which were in a
drawer, and two of Rice's which he
is said to have turned over to Hickey.
Report was that there was a gun be-
longing to Jackson. which might
have been used. as the weapon In the
killing, which has disappeared. 1t was
understood that bullet had been fred
from the weapon.
Mrs. Jackson and her daughter,
Juanita, remain closely at home and
receive only their most intimate
friends.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
DANGER OF FLU, GRIP AND PNEUMONIA
IF WEAK AND RUN down

Neglect OF what at first appears
to be simple cold may result In
most serious illness.
Father Johns Medicine should be
kept constantly on hand and II you
are over-tired or become weak and
run down you should begin taking
it at once.
The pure food elements which It
contains build new strength. 1t does
its work without depending upon
dangerous narcotic drugs.
It soothes and heals the irritAted
breathing passages and gives new
resisting power.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07

The splendid cast is headed by May
McAvoy. Warner GLAND, Eugenie
Besserer and Otto Lederer. AL Coin
wrote the scenario. The play Is
based on Samson Raphaelsons sue
cess. Alan Crosland directed.
Nitaphone acts offer William DEM
Arrest and Mickey Bennett in Papa 5
Vacation" and Morrisscy and Miller
in 1.-The Night Club
Beginning Sunday for four days
the Capitol will present Paramount's
talking picture Interference" with
Give Brook and Evelyn Brent fca-
tured.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
Berlin news
Continued from Page Seven)

Hall greeted the puppct show Jack
and the Bean Stalk presented by the
eighth grade pupils of the Hubbard
school under the supervision of Mrs.
Mabelle Barnes and Miss Nellie
Miner. The performance was d
most unusual one and created much
favorable comment. The pupils of
the first and. second grade sang sew
eral songs between the several scenes
OF the performance. The entire
presentation was unique and was
greatly enjoyed by an appreciation
audience. The proceeds were divid
ed equally between the school and
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
Dozen Autos Burn
In Blaze at Saugus

Saugus. Mass. Feb. Z Rp-A gar
age housing twelve automobiles was
destroyed by fire today, with the
damage estimated at $4,000. All
Of the cars were lost.
Harold Atkinson. a chauffeur. was
overcome by fumes and rescued
from the floor Of the blazing build
ing by John Mclaughlin. Saugus
fireman.
The garage was owned by Benja-
min Yanofsky. The origin Of the
blaze was not determined.
New Britain herald., 1929-02-07
AL JoLsox AT CAPITOL

Warner Bros supreme triumph.
Al Jolson In 1.-THE JAM Singer" on
the Vitaphone. is now at the Capt.
1ol theater. Jolson in his first mo-
ion picture outclasses even his spec
tacular record as king OF jazz. The
story is that OF Jewish boy who
an away from an orthodox home
. conquer Broadway. At the pin
acle of success he is confronted
with the problem of returning to APP
pear In the synagogue in place Of
his dying father or staying to win
The lady and the praise of the world.