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New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
OSAGE INDIANS
 GETTING JUSTICE
Trial Will End Reign Of Terror
 in Southwest

Pawhuska, Okla, May 21 P-A long campaign to end a reign of ter TOT among the Osage tribe of Indians comes 10 q head in the murder trials of William K. Hale. John Ramsey and Ernest Eurkhart, which open in state district court here May A.
 State prosecutors will rely upon evidence collected by agents of the U. S. department of justice at a cost of approximately $25O,O00. The gov ernment, barred from prosecution for want of Jurisdiction, has thrown it's support 10 the state,
 The three defendants are charged with the murder of q white man, W. E. Smith, who with his Osage Indian wife, Rita, and a white servant girl, was killed by an explosion that wrecked their home March 10, 1923.
 Although nearly q score of Indians and white persons lost their lives turing tho period under investiga- ton, the government apparently con- centrated it's inquiries on three cases the Smith explosion, and the shootngs of Henry Roan and Anna Brown.
 Hale. q wealthy ranchman, was declared by the government to be the master mind" of at least two crimes in which four lives were lost. Tn confessions made to federal op- eratives and since repudiated, Ram sev and Burkhart asserted that Hale had bargained and paid for the deaths of the smith family and Roan, ful-blooded Osase Indian.
 Burllhart is Hale's nephew. His wife is a sister 10 Rita Smith and the last survivor of family whose fortune Is estimated at s2,000,000.
 Hale is one of the few remaining old school cattlemen in Oklahoma, He has leased thousands of acres from the Indian owners.
 The first of the deaths was that of Anna Brown, q full-blood Osage woman. early in 1922. Her body, with a bullet hole in the skull, was found in a small ravine several days after she had been killed.
 The shooting of Henry Roan soor followed. Ramsey, in his repudiated confession said Hale gave him ar automobile and 2 small cash sum for killing the Indian, whose body wat found in q pasture several days later Hale was the beneficiary of $25.0o( insurance policy on Roan's life which the former claimed was tc secure 2 SG.0o0 loan he had advanc. od to Roan.
 Personal enmity was the motive inscribed by the government for thf killing of the Smiths. Burkhart' withdrawn confession said tha Smith. unknown 10 his Indian wife had borrowed several thousand dol hrs from Hale. and upon repayint inc debt had told hor he was lendin. Tho money to Hale. The Smiths he ramo iusisten' that Hale return th' money and the ranchman becam annoyed to the point of wantinl them removed, the confession said Tie two confessions and the tcsti rony of John Mayo, convicted hanI ~ohhor. a-rco that the destruction O iho Smith home was done by AS
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21
Sir Gerald Du Maurier
 An Actor of the Masses

London. May 21 tP) - Sir Gerald du Maurier, the celebrated actor son of the author of "Trilby''. again has shocked theatrical high brows.
 He declared that his ideal part is the one that is most successful fin the eyes Of the majority" This Is treason in the eyes of critics and playgoers who think there is no art in any drama which plays to large crowds and affords genuine amuse- mcnt to the masses.
 "I leave Shakespeare 10 the other people," du Maurier said. T just go on being an exponent of the modern natural play to the best of my ability"
New Britain herald., 1926-05-21

Kirby. an oil field worker. who later was shot to death by a merchant who thought Kirby was robbing his stone.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

umes by Simon & Schuster, New
York. The two volumes contain
more interesting, Informative and de-
lightful reading about the birth and
progress Of motion pictures than all
the other books combined.
Bob" Sherwood, one of the ia
nous clowns of history, has written
an engrossing biography, Here We
Are Again.! which has just come
from the press of Bobbs-Merrill
Company. Indianapolis. Mr.. Sher-
wood has entertained most of the
grown-up children during the past
quarter Of a century, and his book
is Just as good as visit to the cir
Gus.
Bessie Barriscale, the blonde stage
and screen star, who has been in re-
tirement for the past year at her
home in California, has returned to
the stage In 1.-The Heaven Tappers,"
now being produced in San Fran
cisco. 1t is by George Scarborough
and Annette Westbay. and the cast
includes a score Of the leading screen
stars besides Miss Barriscale.
The three plays by Laurence Stall
ings and Maxwell What
Price Glory?", THE First Flight,
and THE Buccaneer," have been
brought out by Harcourt, Brace &
Co. in one volume, thus giving, for
the first time, the complete script OF
that gripping, pungent and highly
sue cessful drama, what Price
Glory?" which has also been released
this week on the screen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

lin Garland. the author. spoke and
so did John Golden, the play pro-
Queer. Mr.. Golden reminded the,
audience that the record for long
engagements have been held mainly
by clean plays. "Abie's Irish Rose"
Of course, is one of them. "Lightnin',"
which was the play Mr.. Golden had
in mind. was clean play, popular
play and a successful one.
So it seems that a play is not des-
tined to failure just because It is
clean. But there are not enough of
them. When the clean plays out
number the unclean plays, then not
only will New York profit. but so
will the other cities Of the country
who follow in the wake Of the Me-
tropolis.
f. + +
1t will be decided soon just how
much real grand opera we can stand
in Indianapolis. The top price looks
high, but examine the quality of the
musical goods offered at that price.
Am speaking of Feodor Chaliapin
and his opera company in The Bar
Der Of Seville" soon to be presented
at the Murat under the direction Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

Here is a show that has a recog
nized star and it has been revealed
both in New York and Chicago. 1t
was getting ready to open last
September when I was in New York.
The reduction in prices does not
mean thai Miss Moore will be less
funny nor that the cast will be, re-
duced as to ability. It means that
this star is going to give the same
performance here next week that she
gave both in New York and Chicago
at higher figures.
1t will be interesting to see how
this ~is understood in Indianapolis.
Concerning what is called clean
plays and their effect upon the Amer
lean stage, Dixie Hines sends me the
following from New York:
The district attorney of New York
has called in the so-called citizens
play jury to help him clean up the
Broadway stage. And these estima-
BILE men and woman have visited all
the Objectionable plays, and have sat
in judgment on them and failed to
for the jury, whose tickets are paid
for by the city, and who thus find
themselves entertained doubly, since
1t must be amusing to sit in the jury
box afterward and discuss the play
and decide what is to be done about
1t.
And while this has been going on
there has been organized the Amer
lean Theatre Association, the mem
bership including players, authors,
lawyers, bankers, writer's and men
and women from every decent walk
of life. The new association is
free from cultism. It is dedicated to
clean plays, but play to meet their
standard must be more than clean, 1t
must be entertaining.
At a dinner the other night Ham
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
LAST WEEK OF
"BEN-HUR" STARTS

The magnificent plot, fine charac-
terization and beautiful love story
are among the outstanding reasons
why Ben Hur" has gripped the
im4 eination of America for fifty
Years. In the motion picture at Eng
lish 5 the splendid portrs yals of Ben
Hur by Ramon Novarro, Esther by
May McAvoy and Tirzah by Kath-
leen Key add to the effect aid en-
nance the romance. These players
live the romantic side of the story,
which is just as engrossing as the
sea battle or even the chariot race.
Indianapolis and all Indiana have
been crowding to English's to see the
film version of Gen. Lew Wallace's
classic, which viii begin its final
week to morrow afternoon.
Miss McAvoy, who previously was
best remembered for her role Of
Grizel in detrimental Tommy" is
a charming Esther, daughter of the
merchant of Antioch. who secretly
has saved the Hur fortune for the
young heir, and Ramon Novarro, in
the Ben-Hur role. is handsome, vail
ant. marked by sincerity, depth and
range of feeling.
Those who have not seen the pic
ture will doubtless take advantage
of this last opportunity to attend
either matinee or night perform.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
WILL ROGERS TO
HAVE GREETING
ON ARRIVAL HERE
Famous HumoriSt to Give
Fun ReCita! Tonight at
Arm0ry.

Arrangements have been complet'
ed to assure VIII Rogers, COWBOY
humorist and comedian, and the De
Reszke Singers a heary welcome to
Indianapolis on their arrival here
this afternoon for their engagement
at the new Armory tonight under the
auspices Of the Indiana National
Guard.
The following have been named as
members Of a general committee to
participate in the reception and din
ner to be rendered Rogers at the In
dianapolis Athletic Club at 6 o'clock
tonight:
Brig. Gen. Dwight A. Aultman Major
H. Kcrshncr Governor Ed. Jackson, Mayor
r rSneo Bo Dy3 Gur S Kin Ho aaSSard. SSc
Jack;oV, William Hcrschcll, Walter whit
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4 f. weyerbscher' John ,oiiyeE J. Ray
son Merle Sidener Homer Mckee. j.. a.
Goodman. Lew Shank. John p Frederick;
Iqhn B. F Oman H snsrEs e4SS RSm
mel. Albert B. Smith, Maxwell Drake, Her
Sigman. james Thomas. Lorenz d. Ginger.
F. G, Baldritdge, Robert RR.oa EhSSd l.
Matson,. John c. RYclSGles d r 4nHlEEu uSI
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/. Hughes. George N; WiillIamf' FHEe olco MSS-
%iHliismi F For Bowman EldoE ,GsaTiss
Lemcfe. irving Temaux.- Gustav. Efroym-
son. Fred Dickson. A. I. Block NJ, X FOX
worthy Norman l aeTITiy, n Hafay oth
Page. Lucius wainwrishts j. II. TTlmble;
Paul II. Krauss, Elmer p. Crane, Harold
Hibben, William H. Lemon, George Mar
rot, j Edward Krause Col Frank Smell
house william II Coleman John ", , hoitI-
Henry ", Bennett, John p. Frenzel E. j.
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Meyer, Albert Goldstein. Sol Schlosss'
Hathaway Simmons. Charles n. Coffin. a
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| Clark. Charles L. Hartman. jess Andrews
Michael +. Foley. Albert J. Beverldge
Walter p. Pfaff Myron Hugel' Raymond
CTurn to Page 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

GREAT CHICAGO
HIT BOOKED HERE

Rufus lie Mares Affairs" said to
be the most costly revue ever staged
comes to English's Opera House for
three nights only, starting Monday
evening, Dec. 6, direct from five solid
months of record breaking patronage
at the Woods Theater, Chicago.
where 1t won unique distinction as
being the greatest girl and music
show ever seen In the western me-
tropolis. and was accorded the most
enthusiastic commentator ever
written concerning musical attrac-
ton.
lie Maire;s Affairs" Is said to be
more than a mere hodge-podge. of
vaudeville specialties, as are most re-
vues. 1t is unusual in performers
employed, unusual In material and
distinctly different in manner of pres
entation. Sophie Tucger, Ted Lewis
and Lester Allen, the world famous
entertainers are the stellar lumina
ries, aided by twenty-eight featured
principals and>a company Of over
hundred, mostly girls.
Mr.. lie Marie hasenot stinted ex-
pense nor effort in his attempt to
produce a gorgeous revue. which is
primarily intended for the entertain
ment of the faded play patron. He
has spent money lavishly to achieve
artistic excellence. The elaborate
production is said to be colorful, SUI
perbly costumed diversified in ap-
peal and exceedingly wide In scope.
Sophie Tucker and Ted Lewis dis
play their inimitable artistry in nu-
merous scenes, in addition to their
individual speciality numbers. Lester
Allen is given ample opportunity to
exercise his rare talent as a come
dian which made him popular in the
George White Scandals" for six
seasons.
Then there is Ted Lewis world
famous musical clowns, while by no
means the least interesting of the
proceedings is the work of the AL
bertha Rasch dancers. Like other
groups coming from this noted bal
lerina, they dance with rare refine
ment and amazing poetry of motion.
All in all, Rufus LIE Mares At
fairs" said to be far and away the
most gorgeous and exquisite ex-
travaganza ever presented on tour,
an offering that all lovers Of real
artistic entertainment will thorough
ly enjoy and remember for years
to come.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
Some Gossip From,
Broadway

Ralph Cullinan's play, BLACK
Waters. goes into rehearsal in, New
York this week. The cast has not
been announced.
Galina. the noted Russian-Ameri-
can actress, has "a new play by
Louis Verneil, the son-in-law of the
late Sarah Bernhard. Several of
his plays have already been produced
in New York.
Peggy O'Neil, the American &C
tress now in Paris. returns to Lon
don next week. Her new play, If a
success. will be acted on Broadway
next season with Miss O'Neil herself
in the star role.
William Faversham Jr., the son of
the noted actor by that name, is to
remain the entire season in Boston
with the permanent company at the
Repertory Theater. This is his first
year on the stage.
Whitford Kane, the noted charac-
ter actor. will follow his next Broad
way engagement with an appearance
in Chicago in Juno and the Pay
cock" which probably will be done
at the Goodman Memorial Theater
by the company In that city. Prof.
Thomas Wood Stevens will supervise
the production.
John Golden, the New York pro-
Queer, has joined the newly formed
American Theatrical Association
which celebrated it's first anniversary
In New York last week. Mr.. Golden
will serve in an advisory position
and aid and encourage the associa
ton in it's plan for the presentation
Of clean and interesting plays.
One Of the most popular books
published this season is Terry Ram
saves remarkable lone Million and
One Nights" published in two vol
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

numerous lines as the new show
Miss Moore portrays the role of
a lawyer. She is really a
stenographer in the play, but her
employer is a failure and while he
is away she accepts a celebrated
breach of-promise case in a small
town. Then the fun begins. Not in
twenty years has a funnier scene
than the one in the country court
room been written.
The star f1irts with the judge,
joshes the jury and OF course wins
the case. The story moves with
dash and a whirl, one hearty laugh
following another in rapid motion.
"She Couldn't Say Mop is a genuine
mirthquake.
For the women who want to see
the newest in hair hobs, Miss Moore
is wearing the very latest-the
riding.habit bob. 1t is the rage in
New York. Her gowns are the latest
from Paris. This Is show that has
everything.
The Riskin brothers, producers of
"She Couldn't Say No. are grad
yates Of the movie industry, where
they made two-reel comedies. They
know every trick to make an
audience laugh. Their experiences
in manufacturing humor, coupled
with Miss Moore's knowledge of
bringing forth >tumultuous roars of
laughter, makes her entertainment
the big riot of the current season.
The management desires to an
nounce that they have made a
special agreement In regard to
prices for the Indianapolis engage
ment which will be 50 for the entire
orchestra for evening performances
and soc to 81 for Wednesday
matinee and SOC to $3.50 for Satur-
day matinee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

Ona B. Talbot. Am told that a
$1,000 guarantee was necessary be-
fore Chaliapin and his company
would be booked here. Other cities
are giving it gladly. Mrs. Talbot
has done the same. The public YER
dict on Dec. will tell the story Of
just how much grand opera we will
get in the next five years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

No. Ramon NOvarrO as Ben
Hur and Frank Currier as the
Roman Arrius i'm a scene from
"Ben-Hur," entering its final week
Sunday al English's.
No. 2-"Nan" will be seen with
Joan Bedtime at Keith's next week.
No. 3-Ethel Deagan win be
seen with RO6ettas and Deagan at
the Lyric all next week.
No. ART Hall is a member of
the Fred Ardath organization at
The Palace next week.
No. 5-Florence MOOre-will open
weeks engagement in "She
Couldn't Say No." at the Murat
Monday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
Today in the
TheoterS

MURAT - Mrs. Fiske in
"Ghosts."
ENGLISH'S -"Ben-Hur."
b. F. KEITH -The Roo
neys and their revue.
PALACE-FTed Ardath.
LYRIC-The Busch sisters
and orchestra.
ARMORY-Wil Rogers at
8:15 o'clock.
CIRCLE--"Ladies at Play"
COLONIAL-"Across the Pa
ciflc."
OHIO-"The Gay Deceiver."
APOLLO-"We're in the
Navy Now"
ISIS-"The Dude Cowboy"
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
Show Boat

SHOW Boat" the Edna Fer
Der novel, will be filmed along
the Mississippi River amid the
actual settings of the book.
Charles Kenyon has been
chosen by Universal to adapt
the story to screen form, while
it is probable Mary Philbin and
Norman Kerry will play the
roles of Magnolia Hawkes. and
Gaylord Ravenal in this newest
OF Miss Ferber's works.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
sBen-Hur viii Begin Its Fourth and Final Week Sunday
Afternoon at EngliSh's-Great Chicago Hit
Has Been Booked Here.

Florence Moore described by the critics the 'most
the American stage the of the town
in her farce "She Couldn't Say No the Nurat
all next week. starting Monday.
Not she has appeared in Paror Bedroom and Bath
few years ago has play suited her unique expression OF
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27
ROUNDING ROUND
THEATERS Wit nI WAL "a ! r

Getting back to the 81 top will be attempted at
the week when Florence Moore will be revealed in
her show, She Couldn't Say No"
has been decided to charge than 81 plus tax for
the highest priced night The top price for Wednes
day matinee will be 81 Saturday matinee top will be
III cE that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-11-27

ance during the last week of the
brilliant engagement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
-LANFAIRvLLGWNGYL-
ONLY Sd OF TOWN NAME

NEW YORK. May 26.-The town
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ndysiliogogogoch. Wales,
was introduced to New York when
The Cunarder Caronia arrived
Waiting on the pier to greet Mrs.
e. Bassett. of that Welsh village,
vel there He said he had ridden
an the train just to hear the con-
auctor pronounce it. but he never
could repeat what he heard. He
does not call il by any name.
- Mrs. Bassett. who also failed to
Dronounce the fifty-eight letters
Nth any degree of certainty, IS on
her way to WATERFOWL, s. D.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

sible heirs to the estate, Kidd Byrne
will become sole heir unless a
claim is made before the middle of
July, under the laws Of Florida.
Byrne's will, which is on file
here, specifics that a certain por-
ton Of his vast estate, amounting
to approximately $425, 900, should
be left to Kidd-Byrne. The docu-
ment also provides for Kild-Byrne's
adoption in order that che evange-
list might inherit all tile estate
should the other heirs de.
The alleged fortune, as described
in Byrne's will of 1908, reaches
into almost every part If the globe
and includes Australian, South
American and European property
and Industrial bonds. Whether the
fortune really exists has nevec been
shown in any tangible "oepl, it was
reported here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
SEXTON RoUTS THUGS
DRILLING SAFE DOOR

PHILADELPHIA. May 26.--sur.
prised by the sexton Of st. AIMS
Catholic Church, a band OF cracks.
men who were drilling a safe in
the basement of the building were
forced to flee. leaving their tools
behind.
The timely appearance of the
sexton prevented the theft of cash
and silver plate used in religious
service which were stored in the
strong box. Investigation revealed
the thieves had jimmied a rear
window to gain entrance to the
building and it was through this
window that they fled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
FIGHTS FOR BIC.
ESTATE
Hz InternatlOnaI News service

JASPER. Ala, May 26.-Davis
Samuel Kidd Byrne. evangelist, for
merly of Toronto, Canada, who is
credited with redeeming million
aires daughter from the under
world probably will know July Is
whether or not he will inherit a
supposed estate of $70,000,00O from
the woman's father.
At that time, it Is expected, the
case viii be thrashed out in pro-
bate court at Jasper. The evange-
list has already filed claims here
that he is the sole surviving heir of
william George Byfne. After adj
vertising all over the world for pos
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
CAN'T FIND DANDRUFF

Every bit OF dandruff disappears
after one or two applications Of
Danderine rubbed well into the scalp
with the finger tips. Get 35-cent
bottle Of Danderine ait any drug
store and save your hair. After a
few applications you can't find a
particle of dandruff or any falling
hair, and the scalp will neevr itch.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
Gives Blood for Mother

NoRRIsToWN, Pa. May 2s.
Charles Frankenfield, of Abingdon.
was relieved from jury duty in civil
court when he informed Judge VIII.
liams he had given his blood by
TRANSMISSION to save the life Of his
mother.
In releasing him the court dis
pensed with the usual formalities
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

The same inherent qualities
of dependability and power of
STANDARD" (Aviation) Case
line that took Byrd and
Amundsen to the North Pole
are present in every gallon of
motor gasoline you can buy at
any STANDARD" pump.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26

An English city Is experimenting
with street paving in which pro-
jecting rubber insets are placed be-
tween wooden blocks to prevent
vehicles sl<idding.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-05-26
Twice within one week Standard
Gasoline has proved its dependable
ness under unprecedented conditions
Story of Lieut.. Commander Byrd
Flight to the North Pole

After months Of careful planning and prepare
ton, at 1890 on the morning Of May 9th,
Lieut.. Com. Richard e. Byrd and Navy
Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett climbed into the
three engined Fokker airplane, Josephine Ford,
at Kings Bay, Spitzbergen, and headed direct
for the North Pole.
An went well until within about an hours
run to the Pole when the right hand motor
began to leak oil They pushed On, seorning
danger, reached and circled the Pole and
started back.
Would their gasoline supply hold out!
careful check showed that on gasoline economy
their Wright air-cooled motors were exceeding
their best expectations. STANDARD" (Aviation)
Gasoline was giving more power, speed and
mileage than they had dared to hope for
At 2:30 Spitzbergen was sighted hundred
miles ahead At ago P. M, their motors work
ing perfectly, they scared mile into the air
and spiraled down, completing the tirst air
voyage to the Pole. A triumph Of skill and
daring-a victory for the airplane- another
proof that for motor service anywhere, under
any conditions, there is no better fuel than
STANDARD" Gasoline.