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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-11-25
THE PONY EXPRESS AT
PYTHIAN DEC. IL

oae Of TIE most popular stesssa
that have gone the rounds a.
CALIFORNIA; expense Is that Of chs
California minister, offering q
prayer, who asked a blessing ''fsw
California. as we'll as the Unitsd
States"
There was a crisis in the nation's
history, however, which might actu
ally have brought about the separn-
tion Of California from the union.
"There was a strong slavery party
in California at the time Of the ous-
break Of the Civil War;" says Janass
Cruze, who filmed the epic Of the
west for Paramount, "The Pony Ex-
press.
"When the clouds Of war becams
threatening, the eyes of both nortA
and south turned to California
Even then. in 1850, she was d.
jewel Of the Pacific, having cOnsidsa
able population, great natural wealsh
and renowned climate and fertility.
To the south, the acquisition Of Cali
fornia meant enhanced prestige, that
would encourage the perpetutation o.
the slave system.
The north desired the prestige thak
would come from holding California,
ss-the- material strength tm-
herent in the states valuable re-
sources.
Threatened Secession
In 1850 there were $4,000 peopk
in California. While a majority Of
them were loyal to the union, there
was vigorous minority intensely b
symathy with the southern cause.
ready to bring about secession By
force of arms In necessary.
As civil war become more and
more imminent, It became obvious t.
1nion men both in the east and west
hat the existing lines Of stage COM
and by boat via the
sthmus OF Panama, were untrust-
worthy and exceedingly slow. The
nail routes went by Albuquerque.
New Mexico and in event Of war the
outh would most certainly gain con
rol Of this route, and organize the
outhern sympathizers in California.
Thanks to- the pony express, Cah-
ornia remained loyal The union
SITS won the election Of September
. 1861, by big majority although
he election revealed over 10000 anti
nion voters. Later on, Californis
ontributed over 10000 troops 70 the
nion cause.
Henry James Fonean and gHter
woods novelized the a'pry which
caches the screen At tha Pythian
heatre en WedHagdrv nra Hhursday
ard ? reetnroa n the
rinciDaI roles Fl The cast are aetty
ompson Ricardo coriag Ernest
orrence md wallace P .rry THERE'S
capital supporting cast
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1926-11-25
YEA. 30. IT
WAS WORTH
The MONEY

Without a hitch in the presen
cation the school play, 'Ths Whole
Towns Talking, written by John
Emerson and Anita Loos, and
directed by Mrs. Macdonald, was
staged on Friday night at the
Auditorium. z
This play has a comedy all star
cast and to say that they were vel,
drilled is to put the matter modestly.
Each performer was letter-perfect
IN his lines and excellent in the
Interpretation of his role. The
stage was beautifully dressed for the
occasion, the old scenery being
hidden by draping and the furnish
ings Appropriate in the last detail.
The high school orchestra rem
dersd very acceptable music as a
curtain raiser and between acts
While newly organized, this orches-
ira has enough skilled musicians to
carry the less slillful along and
though as yet they are playing only
moderately difficult pieces yet they
have proved their ability to pleas.
an audience who will look forwaru
with anticipation to their next
appearance.
In the play Leslie Jewell and Ray
Kennedy had the heaviest parts to
learn. To their credit It may be
said that they were equal to the
occasion and failed in no way to give
satisfaction TO the audience and
eolorful rendition Of their parts.
rendition Of their parts.
James PrOvin, Albert zemanek
and Howard wix0n were the other
male characters and gave to their
parts dramatic skill and aptitude.
Ethel Ranta, Mildred Tuura and
Margery Sharrard had the greatest
number Of lines for the girls and
many were the compliments for their
difficult rples.
Joy Browning and Lillian Bakko
as flapper friends Of the heroine
were just fine. Edith Wilson as the
lady who had lost her purse was
very convincing while Dorothy De-
pew as the maid drifted in and out
of the scenes in an artistic and ap-
propriate manner
In appreciation Of her earnest and
painstaking preparation Of the plas
Hrs. Macdonald was called in front
of the curtain between the second
and third acts where Edith Wilson
s@ behalf Of the cast presented her
with a huge bouquet Of roses. /,
AS a fitting finale Of = strenuous
season the director and the directed
sat down to a banquet in the do
mestic science room after the play
rs the guests Of Mrs. Macdonald.
The house was filled to over
flowing during the presentation of ,
ahe play and the receipts of the
evening were s125.0O while the ex-
penses were not heavy. These funds .
will be added to those set apart for
student activities.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

some degree with my adopted daughter, Dorothy, l sought to find for her a companion who might be as m elder sister. Thisidea grew upon me until the advent of spring when l set forth with the ardor of youth-and met Frances Heehan."
 The necessity of medical treatment for acid burns, which the girl said were inflicted by an intruder in her mothers Manhattan apartment be- fore the marriage caused a post ponement of their honeymoon trip. Browning said.
 Whether tho injuries suffered by my Frances at tho hands of m acid thrower wero the result Of jealousy l cannot say" Browning wrote in his statement,
 Ernest K, Coulter. general mana ger of the Children's Society. said yesterday that the organization had practically withdrawn its complaint against Mrs, Honan. Tho case was scheduled for hearing in the chil- dren's court today.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
Seen in New England

New York, April Is Pt--Aurora borealis has made its reappoarance in New York and New England statee.
 With its brilliant display Of flick ering streamers of light In the sky. the phenomenon played near-havoc with all telegraph wire communica- ton between Buffalo and Chicago and New Haven, Conn. and Port land Me- last night. Radio and telephone transmission was inter ruptcd owing to the electrically charged atmosphere.
 The Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies ns well as the American Telephone and Telegraph company reported considerable in- tcrruptions while the northern lights played in the heavens. Nows serv- ire wires were the worst sufferers
 At Cambridge. Mass, Harvard ob- sorVatory officials said q marked in crease in the number of sun spots prcsagcd the vivid display. Pro- !cssor Clinton II. Currier, of Brown university, in Providence, R. l., who said 1t was the most brilliant he had ever seen, attributed the aurora horealis to the presence of electrical particles in the oarth's atmosphere, cast off by these sun spots.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
NORTHERN LIGHTS
 BLAZE IN SKIES
New York and New England
 Treated With Phenomenon

New York, April 15 P'-Northorn lights-ln some places tue most brilliant seen in yeats-last night were observed in various parts Of Canada and the United States. As the long fingers of light waved and pended across tho heavens. in some places giving the effect of a moon light night, telegraphic, telophonic and radio communications was bad ly interfered with.
 Probably in Toronto and at Brown university at Providence. k, l, q better vision of the phenomenon was had than elsewhere. In both places it was declared to have been both vivid and extensive. In the Canadian city, where the aurora borealis is no uncommon sight, the display was unique by reason of the fact that the silver bands of light waved fan-like not alone in the northern sky but also in tho east and at one place even in the south east.
 As far west as the Rocky Noun tain regions of Colorado and Mon- tana the people for a half hour ob- served what seemed to be a huge band of mist, intermingled with glowing green phosphoroscent light in the heavens from tho northwest 10 the southeast.
 Finally the scene driftcd west ward, as though carried along by q breeze. with nipples showing now and then along the most distinct line of the wave, with the strongest points of glow appearing at the crest of each wave.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
ENDLESS ROMANCE
 BROWNNG'S HOPE
Pastoral Honeymoon Planned by
 Wealthy RealtOr and Child Wife

New York. April 15 0P>--A pastor al honeymoon appeared in store for Edward W. Browning and his 15 year old bride today.
 Soon after the announcement that the complaint Of the childrcn's so- ciety. In It's action seeking tho re- moval of Mrs. Catherine Hcenan as tho girls guardian, probably would be dropped, Browning issued n statement last night telling of his plans for a quiet, happy establish mcnt somewhere out of the public eye"
 In his statement, the first he hos made since his marriage, the wealthy real estate man, who is 51 years old, described his courtship of the girl as romantic and beautiful" and the outgrpwth of Hove at first sight, en- Enthusiastically rcciprocated." The TO- nance, he said, promises to be an endless one"
 He asserted that he had no inten- ton of an immediate marriage with his latest "Cinderella girr until the action taken by the Chlldren's so- clety to investigate his relations with her made 1t desirable as "a rebuko to those who either conceived or be- lieved the motives attributed to me by the Children's society.
 My taste and inclinations are es- sentially domestic" he said in the statement, my greatest ambition is to preside over happy home and family. My ideals were rudely shat tered by the unfortunate outcome of my first marriage" he said but time has convinced me that they can be restored and mendcd.
 "I have found companionship in
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
AMHERST ALUMNI BANQUET

The annual banquet of the Con- Inecticut Association of Amherst Alumni will be held at the Elm Tree Inn, Pennington, at 7 o'clock Fri day evening. Charles A. Andrews of Boston, Mass, q member of the class of 1895, will be the principal speak CT and will talk on alumni affairs. Prof. II. W, Doughty. chemistry professor at the college and | pro- Imincnt chemist. during the World | war; will speak on actual condi- tions at the college and the future i of his own line. It is expected that the new football coach, Henry r. i White, will be present. Music will be 1 furnished by the college orchestra.
 Alumni without automobiles will meet at the University club, Hart ! ford at G o'clock and by auto for 1 Pennington at 6:30 o'clock. Those who have machines of their own will drive directly to the inn, C. F. Nol- son of 157 Lake street, New Britain, l Iis secretary-treasurer of the associa- i ton,
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 READ HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

In Toronto tho phenomenon was followed by a sharp drop in the temperature. thermometers register ing 22 degrees above zero last night. IL was thought this morning that tho cold would continue today but that the mercury would rise again tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
Brilliant Display

Toronto, April 15 Rl-The most remarkable display of the aurora horealis seen in Toronto in some time was visible hero last night, ap- preaching in its intensity the bright rcss Of a moonlight night, the vivid- ness of tho display was all more wonderful. Usually confined to the northern sky, the shimmering bands of light strung across not only the northern, but also the eastern and western sky, In one section even eX-
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15
PECULIAR TANGLE WHEN
 NOIHER,IN-LAW SUES
Declares Man Who Married Her Daughter Previously Promised
 To Marry Her.

Boston, April IS P)--An unusual situation has been revealed by the breach of promise suit which has been filed by Mrs, Lyyli M Fix against Ruben Rich Baker, Quincy sportsman for $250,0o0.
 Baker recently married Mrs. Ek's daughter, Lilnar Ireno Wallin. The mother formerly was Mir. Bakers housekeeper and the suit Is being brought In federal court because Mrs. Elk is q Finnish national.
 Mrs. Ek's declaration of facts is ono of the shortest ever recorded in federal court. She charges that Baker divorced his first wife in or der that he might marry her and that he failed to keep his promise 'to the great damage of the plain tiff"
 Baker Is 46. while Miss Wallin gave her age as 24.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

tending to the southeast,
 Toronto experienced q drop in temperature of 3i degrees during tho day and last night shIvcred with the thermometer @9 above zero.
New Britain herald., 1926-04-15

turn for advice-who know the needs of growing children, the preference of busy housewives,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18

the divas extremely artistic fnterpre-
tation of such familiar melodies as
Lily Strickland Anderson's MA Indy
Lou" Loves Old, Sweet Song,
"Suwanee River" Long, Long Ago
and Liza Lehmanns "If No One Ever
Marries Me"-all sung as encores to
her next to last group, which won the
heartiest applause.
The opening numbers were two old
Italian songs, Veracini'S "Pastorale'
and PaiSiello'S "Chi yuol la Zingarella,
both delivered with all the art that
is CALI Curci's. Their one lack was
that of vivid color, a quality which
this singer does not possess IN
abundance The well known ''Manon'
gavutte had an intriguing encore in
Tosti'S beautiful ''Serenata.' The
thrills of Bishops pretty Mockine
Bird" sung with flute accompaniment
were given interesting contrast in the
Crieg From My Native Mountains,
sung in French.
OF her next group, the quaint little
Fourdrain song, promenade a Mule, y
showed Nine. Galli-Curci to be an al
mirable interpreter of the moderns.
with that rare knack of catching the
Mood and giving sympathetic treat
ment to such songs. tlahns Dune
Prison" also was Charmingly sung.
The familiar polonaise from MI
gnon" was followed by an excellent
presentation of the higl "Clavelitos.'
The Neapoiitan santa Lucia Lun-
tana," by Mario. was second encore.
OF her English group. Cyril SCOTS
"Blackbird's Song" was particularly
delightful. and her last formal mum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18
NJ U SIC

Amelita Galli-Curci, famous colo.
fdtura soprano, returned to Washing
ton after u tWo-year absence touring
foreign lands, in concert presented
before an audience fringed with n
packed group of StandeeS at Poll 5
Theater Yesterday afternoon. There
is just as definitely a Galli-Curci audi.
ence as there Is a Mccormack OF
thaliapin audience composed of MANY
eager enthusiasts for whom these well
established artists can do no wrong.
Never before in Washington has Cali
Curci been more gracious and charm
ing, nor has she sung so many songs
obviously planned to make direct an
peal to her audience at large. That
she won added admiration with the
success of her efforts was shown in
the fact that the audience remained
practically intact until at $50 she
sang the inevitable Home, Sweet
Home"
Nine. Galli-Curci seems to be court
ing the mellownesS of the lyric muse
rather than the crystal sharpness Of
the coloratura quality which original
~ made her famous, and the change is
not unwelcome Also she is master
ing English in her songs, adding with
this ability manifold increased en-
ioyment for her American audiences
Although her program embraced eX-
ampleS of the most complicated and
beautiful of song literature, it was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18

Der, Prochs "Tema g Variazione," with
flute, was another example of the
singers abilities along these lines.
Homer Samuels, the singers hus.
band and accompanies. gave his usual
splendid work in that capacity, and
also appeared as soloist in a group
OF pastel tone compositions. charm
ingly played, which included Schubert s.
"Minuetto." MacDowells ITO a Wild
Rose, and the fascinating modern
compositions "Mry Night" by Palm.
an; Bax's Country Tune" and De.
pussy's "Goliwog's Cakewalk."
Manuel Berenguer, Hutist, also
proved admirable as an assisting art
list. n r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18
Quaker Oats
ssstands BY"
you through
the morning
Important for Children
and Grown-Ups Alike

II OW you feel all morning depends
IA largely on what you eat tor
breakfast. Thousands have unener-
getic forenoons because of wrong
breakfast eating
To feel right, you must have we'll
balanced, complete breakfast ration. Al
most other meals-lunch and dinner
you get it. But breakfast is a hurried
meal, often badly chosen.
Thus Quaker Oats. containing 1855
protein, foods great tissue builder.
$3.50 carbohydrate, its great energy
element, plus all-important vitamines
and the bulk" that makes lsxatives
seldom needed, is the dietetic urge of
the world today.
1t is food that stands by" you
through the morning, Food that
should start every breakfast in your
home
Quick Quaker cooks in 3 to min
u,es That's faster than plain toast.
Don't deny Yourself the natural
stimulation this rich food offers you.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18

and Worth Davis. young men of
Highpoint, were sentenced in Orange
County Superior Court last night for
robbing the Bank Of Ef1and, near
here, on December IL. Judge w. A.
Devin Immediately sentenced Hege-
wood and Payne to serve from to
10 years in State Prison and Davis
from 2 to years. The jury delib-
Grated half an hour.
The bank was robbed in daylight
by four bandits, who entered with pis-
tolls drawn and seized $4,000. later
escaping in an automobile. The de
Tense gave notice of an appeal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18
SENATE RECEIVES
TARIFF RECORDS
Minutes of Commission Show
President Sought Delay
in Sugar Inquiry.

In response to a resolution, the min
utes of the Tariff Commission We're
delivered to the Senate yesterday and
showed that President Coolidge, on
.lulN 8, 1924, through his secretary
unSucceSSfully sought to have it lay
aside the controverted sugar investi
cation and take up the inquiry into
The cost of butter production.
Commissioner Costigan, with the
support of Commissioners Culbertson
and Lewis. prevented the laying aside
Of the sugar inquiry, the records
showed. and as the controversy pro
IresSed Commissioners Burgess and
Classic and Chairman Marvin. in turn.
Withdrew from the investigation. Cul.
hertson, Lewis and Burgess since have
retired from the commission.
More Data Asked.
The commissions report was trans
mitted To the President August I. 1924.
The Executive later wrote three let
tiers requesting additional data. and a
supplemental report was submitted
November II. 1924. Chairman Marvin
and Mr.. burgess also sent letters to
the President dissenting from the re-
port and giving their views on the
INVESTIGATION.
'Nhe contents of the report. which
have not been released by the White
House, were not disclosed in the min
ut"s.
The sugar controversy was shown
I" have started May %. 1924. when
Mr.. Marvin moved that the commits
sion start the butter investigation in
response to Senate resolution. Com
missioner CoStigan Countered with a
motion that the report Of the chief
% the commissions sugar division,
submitted May ID. 1924, be taken up
al ii specified time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18

Commissioner Classic raised point
Of order against the Costigan motion.
ana Commissioner Lewis protested
peainst Classics participation be
,ause of his family's interest in the
industry.
chairman Marvin ruled that Com
missioner Classic would not be dis.
qualified until July ! under the law,
lit he dropped out of the discussion,
- recorded in the minutes, and did
not vote after this meeting.
Mr.. Burgess withdrew from the in
NeStigation when his contention that
The sugar report of the division chief
should he referred to the advisory
hoard for recommendations was de-
teated by a vote Of to ,. Chairman
Marvin's withdrawal followed the
voting down. 3 to /, of eight motions
he made to modify the Costigan mo-
ton to take up the sugar inveStiga-
ton, which prevailed, March %, 1924
by the same vote.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-03-18

\ policeman in London arrested
man 16 years old for singing in the
street Darling, l Am Growing Old"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-19
Trees and Folks
Our Population Is Going Up and Our Trees Are Coming
Down, Which Prompts THOUGHT This Week.

According to the experts who look far ahead and keep
touch on the business pulse of the nation the population Of
the United States is nearing the 12omion mark Reports
Just issued show building operations throughout the land in
March broke all records.
There two facts of tremendous interest during American
Forest Week and for that matter during any other week
That situation lot to the trees of the country well
as to continued good business in all lines. happens the
year 1926 the centennial of the first in forestry
by the United States Government To this Charles
Lathrop Pack the president the American Tree Association
published the Forestry Primer which has through
editions OF each Pack has almost
ceeded in giving all of them but there afew left
for those interested in the subject of
20 the future business prosperity of the United States
This primer which has been put in the hands of school
teachers all the United States points
relation between business and that astonishing
you stop to think The of the lumber industry
is nearing the Pacific Coast fast have the been
elsewhere The American business paying about $50
million dollars year freight rates get lumber from dis
an points to the great manufacturing the
Of the manufacturer passes that $50 million
you Try and think of article of influenced
in cost by the cost of forest products It will be job
Our forests going four and half we
repenishng them and population is nearing
million mark.
Here, indeed is American Forest Week thought that
every business and every else should give
thought to-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-04-19
DR.. FRANK CRANES
DAILY EDITORIAL
IT, i ,,orcno MnY, Ie Honest

The Average Man Is Homes
md in the average.

VwVRJTH is found in the average.
The shortest road is to judge Dy exceptions
Judge all women by the Cleopatras and the aus1nas
and vou are far from knowing what women are reaiy e
Judge the honesty Of all by the unscrhpuOu cAcep
tions and You arrive unsed conclusion .nas men
are upright only so long there Is no opportunity % DC
otherwise. -. L;.a...
The nearer Won have access reliable longtime bgarea
statistics the nearer you to believing nas the average
man is inherently honest !, $3.50 - ~
Insurng ewelry is largely gamble ON the honesty = 0
person taking out the policy -,
Companies issuing such policies carefully eacn
anncan but they say is this basis put upon
The inherent honesty of the average man that e can D
sure Of their profits ..l :
In an interview recently the head of national insurance
company writing such policies SAID:
I've write millions Of dollars worth OF evelry insurance
wear and our confidence the honesty OF the people
increases with each year.
remember talking the circulation manager o. large
Western daily who had tried the experiment OF putting
papers on street corners letting the customers take ms paper
and leave the money lying on the papers
This gave test both the honesty OF those taxing the
papers and Of those who passed and saw the COINS lying
unguarded !.
During the several years have been trying the ex
he said i've have found that every day we lose
few papers plan because we have found that
we can count on the honesty of the average man.
The postmaster back in Springfield, ILL., used to say
ct have found that don't feel right they keep
overchange The average will return two cents ne
gets that much than is coming to him s.
Individuals may be dishonest but IN the long run II =
always safe to bank on the honesty o. men