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Russian "Prince", Notorious in University Last Fall, Wanted on Charge by Harvard Senior; Square Dealer Has Tale of Woe

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"Prince Michael Dimitri" alias Michael Romonoff and Harry Gerguson, whose pretentious manner and fantastic titles made him a well known personage in Cambridge last fall, is in trouble again. While awaiting deportation at Ellis Island, officials received word that the "Prince" had been indicated, and must come to Cambridge to answer a charge of larceny of $200 brought by C. A. Chapman '24.

The Prince created a sensation when he first made his appearance in Cambridge, with tales of Russian court life, a wondrous wardrose, and an uncanny ability to win in ten cent a point bridge games. Gradually his source of supply failed, and he turned his activities to the highly remunerative task of scientifically milking Harvard Square merchants. That he was a plausible young man is evidenced by his running up a $257 bill on M. P. Toohy, a custom boot maker on Boylston Street, and one almost as large at August's.

Mr. Toohy was in a reflective mood when a CRIMSON reporter questioned him concerning his susceptibility. "I was caught once," he said, "but never again. He paid his first bill of $50 promptly, but on the morning of the Yale game he came to me with a story of how his allowance had not arrived, so I loaned him $100, receiving a note in return. When I came to add up what he owed me, I found it was $257.

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