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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
Willard MacGregor, American Artist,
Comes as Part of Metropolitan Faculty

seats for one of the finest pro.
auctions of I'll Trovatore" ever
given for as little as 25 cents. while
there are 1000 seats for which there
is no charge at all. In fact, half the
seating capacity OF st. Louis
Municipal Open Air Theater is sold
for % and so cents. while the highest
admission is only 50 -for box seats.
The artistry of the Metropolitan
stars in the principal roles Will be
supplemented by features that dis
tinguish all the Municipal Theater
Associations productions-a mighty
chorus of 112 st. Louis boys and
girls, symphony orchestra Of sixty
led by Louis A. Knoll and outdoor,
vernal settings that are inherently
beautiful and particularly adaptable
to I'll Trovatore."
Though the Municipal Theater AS
ISOLATION last year presented Mas
cagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana" and
Flowtows Martha" the production
Of I'll Trovatore" is expected to sur
pass these In beauty, for the 1925
offerings were presented with the adj
dition of only two artists TO the reg
ular cast.
An additional feature of this sea-
sons grand opera performances Will
be their presentation in English.
For such a production OF I'll Tro-
vatore" as the Municipal Theatre
Association plans, the venture Of Of
fering It in English is most novel,
but it is expected to prove one Of
the most enjoyable aspects of the
opera and decided drawing card.
T. l. l.
ISIS BEAUCHAMP, Miss Hoff-
I'M man, Miss Sommers and Mr..
Schaefer of the Indiana Col
lege Of Music and Fine Arts will pre-
sent the following pupils In a re-
cital on Saturday morning, July 10,
at 1890 o'clock, in the college audi
forum: Phyllis Wright, Marian
Froelich. Charles Buckley, Eva Mae
Lombard, Marion f. Miller, Bertha
Louise Drape. Hazel Mae Fischer,
Thelma RUBBISH and Alberta Reep.
III i Il
7RS. GLENN FRIERMooD,
IMl Bomar Cramer, Fred Jerry
and Mr.. Friermood OF the
Indiana College of Music and Fine
Arts have just returned from Ohio,
where they gave concerts at Miami
University at oxford and Witten'
berg College at Springfield.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
Matter of VIEWPOINT

The widow Of Robert Fitzsimmons
could not think OF removing the
diamonds from his teeth when he
died, but the years have changed
her view point.
Now she Is appealing to the
authorities for permission to exhume
his body 80 that she may obtain and
convert them into money.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
Safety Valves

II Il were not Tor earthquakes,
observes one authority, the earth
would wreck itself with pent.up
emotion.
Sixty miles Of solid, brittle crust,
he says, is saved from being broken
to smithereens by eruption and
tremblor.
Maybe so, but who really knows?
Our knowledge, though great.
compared to what Il once was, Is
still little moro than skin deep.
We haven't penetrated tho earth
much more than a mile and haven't
been able TO climb Mount Everest.
Horizons expand, but with always
more behind them than in front.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
Can water spots be removed salts
factoriIy from light wooden MATERIAL

Sometimes It is possible 20 remove
them either by sponging the materia1
carefully with clean water, or shay
ing It in the steam from n hriskll
boiling tea kettle until thoropghi1
damp then pressing II. Sometinei
they are impossible Of removal e3
cept by dry cleansing the Who'll
garment. "A
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

What kind Of instrument is used
by the United States Weather Bureau
to measure the force Of the wind?
Robinson's anomometer is used.
An anomometer is operated usually
by suction or pressure. II consists
OF four hemispherical cups sup
ported at the ends Of four light
horizontal radial arms rotating on
vertical axis which actuates a rec
ording instrument in a box at its
base.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
MeIIoWing Time

They have exposed little King
Tut's head for a curious world to
gaze at.
II he had been dead only thirty
years instead of 5000. there would
be a universal cry OF protest and
horror
But time mellows all things.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Einstein says, 1.-TWO twos are not four" We say
1.-TWO twos either four they are 80
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

The striking bit of big Ben. %
London's most famous clock. weighs
thirteen and one-haK tons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Ought to be against the law for Congressman
to take a bribe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

News from Honolulu Big drought Grass skirts
turning to dust Likely rain before you could get
there
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

In New York some one stole silver plate upo
which the Ten Commandments were engraved, bu
perhaps he couldn't read.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03
When should child's permanent
teeth begin to appear?

The first four molars. two on each
jaw, 5 TO years; two lower front
teeth, TO 7 years: two upper front
teeth. to s years; two more upper
front teeth and two more lower
front teeth, TO years, The others
should follow until all the teeth ex-
cept the two upper and two lower
third molars have been cut when the
child is IA years old. The two upper
and two lower third molars do not
come until the person is between II
and % years. These are general
rules and of course there are ex-
ceptions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

What was the shortest game of
baseball ever played in a major
league?
The shortest game Of organized
baseball. by time, for the full nine
innings was that played by New
York and Philadelphia of the Ma
tional League on September 2S, 1919.
The game lasted only 81 minutes and
the score was New York, 6; Phila.
delphia, /.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Chicago robbers locked hatcher in the ice
box. He kept cool.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Kansas City cats are happy. About 500 dogs
killed in rabies scare.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Women can do things can't. Women Cal
get their pictures in the paper in bathing suits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Why Is Oklahoma called the
Sooner" State?
A sooner" is a person who goes
before the appointed time to take up
free public land, with a view to get
ting the most profitable and desir-
able location. Oklahoma was partly
populated by these so-called soon.
ers." hence it is nicknamed the
Sooner State"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Babe Ruth says Control of the ball is two-third
of pitching We say, Control Of yourself is two
thirds of living"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

What was tine name of the hero
and the heroine in the movie "The
Flirt"?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

why is a submarine called a
U-boat?'
II is an abbreviation OF the Ger.
man word for submarine "untersee-
boot.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Chicago taxi driver found his passenger dead
Perhaps the meters should be kept out of sight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Which Is the largest Pyramid?
Tshoo,,'s
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

London man offered to sell his wife for $1,000.
They cost more
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

Qld-time fddling.is popular on the radio. Old
time fddng around is popular hot afternoons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03


between the words Speciality" and
specially?
TIL distinction is very fine. Special
ity" is the specific or individual
state or quality of being special, a
distinguishing quality of any per-
son. Speciality is an employment
limited to one particular line OF
work. study or occupation, TO which
one is devoted. The two words may
be used interchangably. There is,
however, the distinction OF the In
dividual characteristic as in the fol-
lowing, "the speciality of Byrons
writing is it's passionateness." Tea
and coffee are our specialties."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

If your only car is fivver you don't have to
go around worrying about wrecking your limousine
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-07-03

1instein says, 1.-TWO twos are not four" We say
1.-TWO twos are either four or they are 90"
Ought to be against the law for Congressman
to take bride.
News from Honolulu. Big drought. Grass skirts
turning to dust. Likely rain before you could get
there.
Chicago robbers locked hatcher in the ice
box. He kept cool.
Women can do things men can't Women can
get their pictures in the paper in bathing suits
London man offered to sell his wife fof So o0
They cost more.
If your only is a fivver you don't have to
go around worrying about wrecking your limousine.
Old-time fddng.is popular on the radio. Old
time fddling around is popular on hot afternoons
Chicago taxi driver found his passenger dead.
Perhaps the meters should be kept out of sight
Kansas City cats are happy. About 500 dogs
killed in rabies scare.
In New York some one stole a silver plate upon
which the Ten Commandments were engraved, but
perhaps he couldn't read
Babe Ruth says, Control Of the ball is two-thirds
of pitching" We say, Control of yourself is two
thirds of living"
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
ASK SUBPOENA ID
 SECURE REPORTS
Senate Tariff Commission Prob.
 CTS Meet With Opposition

Washington, March 90 lP,-A subpoena was rcsortcd to today by the senate state Investigating com mittcc, in is effort to secure conf doulial reports Of the tariff com mission, The committee has cncoun- tered difficulty in it's effort to secure copies of the commissions conhIcn- fial reports.
 Chairman Marvin of the commis- sion came before the committee to- day but he did uot bring along the reports asked for by the committee rualrman Senator Robinson. ot Ar kansas, Mr. Marvin said the com mission had adopted policy Of holding it's reports confidential until tho president made them public.
 H. was asked by senator Rohin- son 10 lake up with the entire com- mission the committees request for tho reports on sugar butter, haHbut. print roll and linsccl oil, which have never been published,
 Senator Robinson also developed that although Commissioner Bros earl was appointed to the commls- sion hy President Coolidge in June. 1925, his namo never had been sent to the senate,
 Chairman Marvin tesuned that Hrossard first vas employed by the commission 10 investigate the beet sugar tariff, and that prior to that ne was on the faculty of Utah Agrl- cultural college.
 senator Robinson drew from Chairman Marvin the statement that provisions of the flexible tariff coulI not be applied 10 important sched- ulos because it would take too long and cost too much tp make the nec- essary investigations, He included in
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
Special Handling Charge,

A change in the special handling charge was recommended so as to in sure special delivery as well as spc- cial handling, The rates, he said, should be graduated on the basis of weight, inc new rates to range from 1j to 3j cents. There would he a special exception with regard to the higher rate anl where the mailer does not wish special delivery lie may have he special handling at tho rate of @5 cents.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
PA'NVIIlE NEW2
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Miss Agnes Beichler of Wcstvood park has returned home from the Bristol hospital after undergoing an operation. She is reported as great ly improved.
 A son, Frederick has been horn to Mr. and Mrs, Roland Hovrle Of Red stone Hill.
 Gerald Freeman, son of Mrs. Helen Freeman of Whiting street, has re- turned home from Dartmouth col lego for the Easter vacation.
 The coal demonstration truck of ih" governors fuel committee was in Plainville today to show local peo plo the proper use of semi .bitumi- nous coal.
 The executive committee of the Congregational Christian Endeavor society will meet at 1880 o'clock this evening at the home of Miss Mar lorio Fisher on Maple street.
 \ farewell party to Miss Mary Iolun)ha and William Corsi. niece and nephew of Mir. and Mrs. Louis nAutoNio o5 East Main street, WAS trniorrd them Saturday night. Miss 'or@i and her brother have left lol Boston, where she will marry Amer ico X. Marine. formerly of Hartford cn April 't.
 \ 7cn has h'cn born to Mr. and Mrs, Ha0),y Burgess of East Main street.
 Mrs. IoNn nopcsfa of Norton nlacr has entered the New Britain General hospital for treatment.
 Mrs William Gallagher of Broad ,rr"nt is reported 10 he seriously ill If her home.
 Mrs John Tloischer Of Black Rock ~ me. Now Britain. formerly Of rIainylle, has boon removed 10 in" New Britain General hospital in .a -.rioHs condition.
 George A. Richard Of Johnson's otntion sront the weekend in Now Y"r'5 city. returning homo yesterday
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
BREAK GROUND TOMORROW
 FOR I. A. B. SOCIETY HOME
First steps To Be Taken in Con struction of Building On
 Main Street

Ground will be broken tomorrow Tor the new fratcrnal home of the Y. NJ. T. A. X R. society which Is 10 be erected opposite St, Mary's church on Main street.
 A building permit will be sought today by the Hayes Construction Co. to whom a contract has been let for inc operations which involve an out lay Of close 10 $goo,00o.
 \ summons meeting of the society will he hold next Sunday afternoon 10 discuss sale of tho present build ing, increase in dues. and the inaug uration of q drive among members. William A. Forsyth, Jr., is chairman and James II, Riley. Jr., is secretary ot the drive committee.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30

to resume his duties at the Standard Stee' X Bearings, Inc. where he Is boss inspector.
 Furniture for sole-Four rooms complete; nscd three months; will sacrifice for quick buy, Responsbn party will have convenient terms arranged, Reply hy letter, Mir. Mathews Whiting s., Plainville. --alvt.
 Evening olico hours oC Ralph A. Wooding, Chtropractor Booths Block, New Britain. Mondays and Thursdays,-advt.
 Furniture for sale---Tour rooms complete; used three months; will sacrifice for quick buy. Responsible party win have convenient terms arranged Reply by letter. Mr. Mathews, care of Boston Tailoring Co" Whiting s. Plainyinc.-adyt.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
IRENE" COMING,

The Capitol announces the show Ing beginning next Sunday evening for four day engagement of the photoplay version of the world fam ous stage play Irene" There is perhaps. no better known show than the musical comedy "1rene," which was very popular on Broadway and as road attraction. Its sweet mu. sic is still being sung and whistled and its entertainment values will never be forgotten.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
DcNIILLE PICTURE AT LyCFr,,

The Coming of Amos" Cecil DeMille production, Is ono of the movie headlincrs at the Lyceum. Rod LaRocquo has the leading role and appears as an Australian sheep rancher, spending his money at the French Riviera.
 The other attraction is "The Fighting Edge" with Kenneth Harlan and Patsy Ruth Miller in the leading roles. This is a story Of the l.. S. secret service and its efforts to stop tho smuggling of aliens across the Mexican border.
 Fast action starts with a l., S. sleuth, in guise of a Mexican la- borer. consorts with the smugglers and learns their plans but before he can get back 10 the United States is detected It is then that the girl comes 10 his rescue and the climax not only is thrilling, but also very romantic.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
If Mothers Only Knew

During these days how many children are complaining of Head aches, Fevcrishnoss, stomach Troubles and Irregular Bowrls and take cold easily, If mothers only knew what Mother Gray's Sweet Powders would do for their chH- tren, no family would ever b. without them for uso when needed. These powders are 90 easy ana pleasant to take and so effective in their action that mothers who once use them always tell others about them, Usad by mothers for over 30 years, sold by druggist; everywhere, Trial Package sent FREE. Address Mother Gray C.. Le Roy. x. '.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30

novelty.
 The vaudeville bill has five good acts featuring Girlie and her Dan dies II IS a colored dance offering with song and the dancing is the fastest imaginable. Others include Just Pal' q comedy skit with song; Goss and Barrows. a clever rair of comics; LaSalle, Hassan and Moran, "Cyclonic Comiques; and Ed Blum and Sister, "The boy with the sticks"
 In conjunction with the showing of The !merican Venus" com plete lady's Easter outfit and gen. tleman's outfit will be given away free,
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
The (. Q. D. Postcard.

Request was made by Inc post master general for Legislation pro viling for a "C. O. h." postcard, on innovation in postal affairs. It would permit acceptance Of business reply cards at the regular rate for post cards and in additional postage charge or not more than . cents to he collected on delivery of the reply card to the original mailer Mr. New said such system would result in Il material increase in postal revenues. and furnish another postal faculty O. special advantage 10 tho public.
 He askcl tha' authorization he provided for collection Of an adii- tional charge on matter bearing iu- sufficient postage.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
this class, steel, aluminium. wool and

this class, steel, aluminium. wool and cotton.
 Asked about the woolen schcd- ulesp the commission chairman said that present conditions in the woolen and cotton industry makes it unwise to put the rates either up or down."
 Mir. Marvin said under question: ing that he had been secretary to The Home Market club in Boston be- fore coming to tho tariff commits sion in 1891, and had appeared in
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
AMERICAN VENUS" AT CAPITOL

Paramounts magnificent screen entertainment The American Venus which lmmoralizes the charms Of Americas most beautiful girls, is something moro than q de luxe mo- ton picture. It is now at the Capi- tol.
 IL is an eye-dazzling spectacle. q gorgeous extravaganza, glorified and glorifying film masterpiece, in which lavish and amazing scenic et- fectS, luxurious settings and rich and wonderful costumes are used to GOV. CT the brich, and lively plot with harmony of color, grace, beauty and
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
OF ONE CENT RATE
 FOR PRIVATE POSTCARDS ADVISED
Postmaster General New
 Also Recommends One Cent for Two Ounces as Transient Second Class Rate on Newspapers.

Washington. March 80 Pl-Post master General New recommended to the special joint congressionaI subcommittee on postal rates that private mailing postcard rates be rc. stored 10 1 cent each and that the transient second class rate on news papers and periodicals mailed by others than publishers he one cent for each 2 ounces.
 He expressed tho belics tlat.rhnry should be no change mad. in the rates on third and fourth class mail and made no recommendation for changes in registry, insurance. col l"ction- delivery return receipt, spo- rial delivery and money order scry- ice
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
personal capacity before congress sonal committees on tariff subjects.
ARMY OFFICER DIVORCED.

Lexington. Ky. March 80 R,- Captain Roger Williams, Jr.. U. S. A.. now stationed at Boston, has been granted a divorce in Lexington, hls legal residence, from Mrs. Wii Hams who he charges abandoned him in 1920 to return 10 her home at Divonne, Leshaln, in France.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-30
BERLIN NEWS
(Continurl from Page seycn)

sociation before the closing Of the school.
 Complaint Ina, been made that some Of 'h" youths of the town havo been abusing the Community hall property and otherwise making general nuisance, particularly when some or the classes havo been going on. It was stated v stcrlay that un less these practices Wer, diScontin. u"d, drastic action would be taken against ihoSn who were found guilty
 Household furniture for sale. W. A, Lines, Pennington Road,-adyt,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-01-02
STILL OAK AND PINE
SAYS TODAYS WINNER IN HEREDITY CONTEST

the father was no doubt elevated
by circumstances and yet was still
made Of soft, impressionable stuff
like the pine table. His own en-
Vironment saved his appearances
but did not change his character
which he had inherited from his
father and in turn transmitted to
his son.
I'VE are born what we are, even
as the pine and oak tree. En-
vironment may change your APP
pearance. your personality and
your social position, but 1t will
never change your real charac-
ter.
Whether regular subscribers or
not. all readers Of The Times are
invited to discuss the subject of
heredity. A copy of "A Son of
His Father. Harold Bell Wright's
new novel. will be given every
day for the best personal expert
ence on this subject. Address
your opinions to the Heredity
Editor. Washington Times. Write
On one side of the paper 0oAly.
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Mary Roses desk. Without q
word, he passed on, whistling
sYearning" as he went.
''Adolph, too, thinks I'm too
bad to be spoken to- Mary Rose
thought, half with amusement and
half with bitterness. For Adolph
had always been her special friend
at the office.
He had brought her sandwiches
and coffee from the lunchroom
across the street, when it was too
rainy or cold for her to venture
out at noon. He had kept her
pencils sharp and had taught her
to whistle.
Presently he came back, carry
ing pile of stationery. He
looked at her and she smiled at
him. To her surprise he grinned
back. Scandal, huh?'' said
Adolph in a hoarse whisper. Been
campin' the bors' wife and she
caught you at it. Huhf"
Mary Rose gave him look he
never forgot. Then she picked
up her letter. It was a thick
one, in an envelope of heavy
white paper with her name writ.
ten across it in fine, old
fashioned hand.
"WelI. wonder what this is
now" she thought. II never saw
that writing before. anyway"
She tore open the envelope.
CHAPTER xxxvII
Mary Rose tore open the
envelope and spread out the
thick. cracking sheet OF paper
that was in it.
MY dear Miss Middleton" the
letter began. II enjoyed you so
much the first time you came
to read to me"
So the letter was from John
Manners mother! She wondered
II he knew that she had written
it. She hoped he did.
first time you came to read to
me that 1 am writing to ask you
If you will come again." Mary
Rose went on with 1t. How will
next Wednesday night be?
Johnny will be very glad to bring
you, 1 know, and If you will
come for dinner, I shall make a
special effort to be downstairs
that night. Sometimes they carry
me down in my chair.
Cordially yours,
AMELIA MANNERS.'
Go be continued)
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WHOSAID TT
AND WHERE

6eVNHE present, the present Is
all thou hast
For thy sure possessing;
Like the patriarch's angel hold 1t
fast
Till it gives its blessing"
Whittier, in MY Soul and l."
recommends making the most OF
the present.
"a little fire IL quickly trOdden
out;
Which, being suffered, rivers
cannot Quench."
Faults should be corrected be-
fore they become habits. Shake.
speare writes in Henry VI"
third part.
"PrOl0gues precede the niece In
mOurnful verse,
As undertakers walk before the
hearse."
Garrick thus expresses his dis.
like for prologues. In his PRO
logue to the Apprentice"