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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
NOT SURPRISING

The announcement at Canton that members of
the police force will be indicted in all probability,
for completely in the murder of Don Mellett should
not surprise his Indianapolis friends
Today this newspaper prints an Illuminating ar
tice by Negley Cochran veteran editor and observer
upon the alliance of crime and politics for the
control of city governments.
1t shows the good citizen too busy to vote ex-
actly why is sometimes necessary to murder pro-
testing Mellett
The alliance reaches the top, not directly of
course, of political machinery.
An ambitious gentleman, desiring to be Governor
o, Senator, thing ese creates his State ma
chine.
He probably speaks at church gatherings and
would be listed by the professionals as a dry.
But he must have the votes of cities and so he
gathers to him the man who can deliver the votes
of cities
He understands that among the good citizens
there will be fairly even division along partisan
lines He must get the votes of those to whom par
ties mean nothing but to whom the fear of the law
much.
And the local boss, having made himself solid
with the citizen who wants to be protected from in
reference with his business projects escape too
heavy taxation, proceeds to get those who want
bling and other illegal enterprises.
He understands that these men-and women
for the underworld can be counted upon to
vote where the housewife will think 1t undignifed-
proceed to deliver the of certain wards and pre-
cincts. saa @eass9
We are shocked, Of course, when we learn that in
Chicago the election boards contain the names Of
bootleggers and known criminals.
We too busy when the same thing occurs in
Indianapolis and besides the boss is generally
pretty good fellow and always get that little
matter of taxes Strengthened out and that tag on
the automobile removed
1t is quite natural that machine which protects
vice and crime does it through officers of the law
and that some policemen, understanding what they
are expected to do should align themselves with
the scheme
Not all policemen, of course, but the very few
who know that even If they are caught the worst
that can happen is suspension for a week or two
The remedy, of course, would be to take the par
tisanshfp out of city governments and remove one
part of the big State machines which depend upon
crime In cities, in virtue in the country for their
integrity.
Whenever there is fraud in a primary repeat
ing at the polls and miscount of ballots there is an
alliance between those in power and the criminal
Changing to city manager form of government
Will help lot In saving this city from becoming q
second Chicago or second Canton
An aroused public conscience and an interest IN
public affairs are also needed to keep the selfish and
the venal from ruling the entire State.
If you don't enjoy these hot days, be good and
go to church
fharH ad
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Artists, Musicians,
Do Your Stuff

Give yourself ten points for each
correct answer to the following ques-
tons dealing with art, music, the
stage and literature. You should an
swer at least six Questions correctly
if you are familiar with these sub
jects. Eight correct answers is
above the average. Answers appear
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

have something very interesting in
the way of mathematics to offer.
McGrievy and Jeffries concentrate
Of "rube' comedy. and Halter and
Paul make up their act with blues
songs and comedy.
'Ilawton" opens the bill with a
juggling act and the -Four Read.
ings" close with some tumbling and
acrobatics.
At the Lyric all week.
(Reviewed by ]. T. H.
Il
Other theaters today offer: "Fas.
cinating Youth" at the Apollo; mis-.
mates" at the Circle; you Never
Know Women" at the Ohio; Ewes
Leaves" at the Colonial; wild
Horse Stampede" at the Isis and
ELLA Cinders" at the Uptown.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Rx Walter d. Hickman

Rather glad that the Berkell
Players are doing that colorful and
pretty little Oriental romance, THE
Love of Su Shopg"
We are not having enough of the
costume romances given to US in the
stock seasons.
In 1.-THE Love of Su Shong" you
will find some stage pictures
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Kitchener Hoax

England was hoaxed. because
many people in England made a
mystery of Lord Kitchener's death.
The ship on which he sailed
struck a mine. Not che OF the
hundreds going down with her ever
came to the surface so far as is
known.
That was too drab an ending Of
a noble career to satisfy the public
fancy.
Besides. politics began to whisper,
first of German spies. and then Of
enemies at home.
There Is more to this than has
ever been told" limited politics,
more than some folks want told"
So legends were Matched, some OF
them senseless and some Of them
ugly.
A situation developed that could
not be improved for the nut, the
publicity hound and the stunt artist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
TN
u, S, Can't NEEDLE in
Mexico Until Rights
Are Infringed.
Secretary Kellogg is right.

Secretary Kellogg is right.
This Government cannot NEEDLE
in the Mexican controversy unless
American rights are definitely in
fringed.
American rights have nothing to
do with the law, or religion of an
other country.
If Mussolini suppresses the Ma
sonic order; if the Turks prosecute
Armenians. or if Mexico takes con-
troll Of churches, this Government
has no cause to interfere. officially
We may argue about it as individu-
ais, taking any side we please, but
at a nation we are hound to keep
hands off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

The crawl kick is perhaps the
most difficult, and certainly the
most important, matter of this
stroke.
The legs should be kicked straight
downward alternately. The action
should be so fast that at least six
kicks should be attained for each
completed action Of the two hands.
In the Trudgeon Crawl there is
a slight scissors kick used, but for
purposes of instruction 1 think ii
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
NATURES BEAUTY SHOPPE

Throw away that rouge pot Gwendolynne-
here's carrot. And you drop that beauty clay
right now because papa has bought you new bath
ing suit.
That doesn't make sense the first two or three
times you read it, but it has meaning just the
same. For the Chicago department of health has
just come to bat with the announcement that ma
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

1. Who is the famous artist shown
in the above picture?
2. Who wrote 1.-THE Rhine Of the
Ancient Mariner?
8. Who was Aesop?
4. "Tannehauser" is the work of
what famous composer?
5. Who composed Always"
6. Who is the author Of Gentle.
men Prefer Blondes?"
Z. Who wrote the scenario Of THE
Big Parade?
s. Who played the lead part in the
moving picture, THE Thief of Bag
dad?
8. Who is Allen McQuhae?
10. Who is James Cruze?
Copyright, 1926, NEA Service. Incl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Two Different Matters

What may be wise for the MeM-
can government and what is right
for this Government are two differ.
ent matters.
Unless an American citizen is in.
jured, or is deprived of property that
he has a right to hold as an Ameri-
can citizen, this Government can
have nothing to say.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

Most Of the
members of the
act are soloists
and along with
the regular num-
bers are featured
several solos on
the different In
struments. One Of
the women has
several song and
dance specialties
that are full bf
pep ana 1aZZy
melody.
Sweeny and
Stewart are two
men who have
taken the time
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

romantic little play is presented in
hne taste this week. The costumes
are beautiful and the actors are do
ing very fine job in putting over
the story. The outstanding per.
formances this week are given bv
Miss Edythe Elliott, Dick Elliott.
Bernice Marsolais. Bob Fay and
Mildred Hastings. The outstanding
dramatic performance is given by
Bob Fay as Fong Kee. 1t seems
that Fay In this production strikes
deep dramatic notes and a fine un.
Of the theater which he
has never before revealed here. It
seems that with one bound, Mr.. Fay
suddenly mounts to that command.
ing position of carrying the entire
show in its dramatic moments. He
Is giving one of the best per.
formances Of the season. You will
remember with pleasure the work Of
this man in THE Love Of Su Shonc. "
Mildred Hastings as the dld
Chinese mother and wife. again
up. Mighty fine.
Milton Byron plays one of the
few white roles in the play. Ele
gives an interesting performance,
especially fine in the third act.
Also Of interest is the splendid
work of Miss Marsolais and it seems
that she too is coming into her own
fne rights Of being a very capable
player.
l can say with ease and n1@t h
truthfulness that the Sunday night
performance of this play was the
best all round opening night that
Berkell has given US.
am sure that you will enjoy this
little Oriental romance of color.
fights and intrigue.
The cast is so satisfactory that I
give II To Won IN F,1I.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

best to depend solely upon the
straight backward and downward
kick.
The ratio Of four kicks to the
completed arm movement should be
possible at the start.
AS the swimmer becomes more
expert the speed Of the kicks should
be increased until six at least, eight
If possible, and even ten kicks come
10 the stroke.
Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

which are really
beautiful. The sets
used in the three
acts are of rare
beauty this week
at English's. Ed
die Eddie and Tom
Adrian Cracraft
have done a
splendid job of
creating scenic
beauty on the
sta ge this week.
Anu ABOVE all, the
lights. are being
correctly handled
this week. Special
lights have been
installed. You will
find that I h / c
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Frank Power

You ind Frank Power breaking
into Print with the sudden an
nouncement that he has discovered
Lord Kitchener's body.
He puts It on thick. too, telling
how he sought no glory for himself,
but merely justice for a neglected
hero, how he Travelled up and down
the Norwegian coast quizzing fisher
folk and searching graveyard records
and how success finally crowned his
unselfish efforts.
Splendid, but it never would have
worked had not many EngIshmen
been in gullible frame of mind.
There are headlines, interviews,
special articles and o. editorial COM
ment; the government being forced,
though much against its will, to de-
clare that nobody had found, or
could find Lord Kitcheners body.
Then Power comes to London,
bringing a coffin which he says con-
tains the heroic corpse and which
he turns over to an undertaken with
becoming modesty.
He clinches his hold on public
imagination by writing a dignifed
letter to the government, in which
he blithely admits that his work is
now complete and donates his find
to the nation, with this one proviso;
that he shall be present when the
coffin is opened.
Still skeptical, but realizing that
some kind Of action must be taken,
the government let's Scotland Yard
remove and open the coffin.
1t is found to be new, to never
have been occupied by a dead man
and to contain nothing but tar.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Questions and
Answers

YOu, can get an answer to any eyes;
ur aeH l 53322sn New YORK aye waMSRse
ton D. c. HflS9inF eent and p stsTp
advice cannot ne given nor can extended
research be undertaken. All other
Unsed REQUESTS w efe' cannot Be
All letters are OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Can you give me simple remedy
for keeping ants off plants in my
garden?
Spray the plants with a soap and
water solution or with a nicotine So
luton that can be bought from any
scotsman.
What is the correci abbreviat,on
for Pennsylvania?
PA" is most commonly used and
is the accepted abbreviation, though
Penn" is also used.
Who wrote the poem, "Sheridan's
Ride" that commentaries the gen
erals famous ride during the Civil
War from Winchester to the bait
tie field at Cedar Creek, where he
turned back his retreating forces?
Thomas Buchanan Read.
Where did the expression, bricks
without straw" originate?
The origin is found in Exodus V.
The Egyptians, to increase the bur.
dens Of the rapidly growing He
brew slave population, compelled
them to make bricks without straw.
How long was the whip used by
Douglas Fairbanks in the movie,
Don o.?
About fifteen feet.
What was the record of home runs
made by Babe Ruth i'm 1921?
He set major league record for
home runs with fifty-nine homers
during that season.
What was the date of the first
permanent settlement I'm Canada?
The Canadian Year Book in it's his
torical section fixes the year 1908
as the time Of the first permanent
settlement in Canada by Samuel lde
Champlain-a Frenchman at Saln-
tonge, near what is now Quebec. Rod
Ericsson, a Norsenan, was said to
have landed on The coast of Nova
Scotia or Labrador in the year 1000
and Jacques Cartier landed on the
Gaspe coast OF Quebec in 1884 and
took possession In the name Of the
King of France
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
Stage Verdict

ENGLISH S-Beautiful sets,
good and interesting character
izations on part of the Berkell
Players makes THE Love of
Su Shong" charming and good
entertainment.
LYRIC-Gabyl Du Vale this
week is a genuine treat for
those looking for real melody
and personality.
PALACE = Ned Nestor's
Darlings"g have a very good or
chestra and some good solo
work
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

LOOKING OVER NEW
EVENTS AT THE PALACE

Ned Nestor's Darlings" at the
Palace today and tomorrow is
group of about eight women who
compose a very good orchestra of
the dance melody type.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17
DAN CUPID HAS NO
CHANCE IN PARKS
Three Motorcycle Policemen Patrol to Keep Spooners on
the Move-Its Hard Job, They Saw.

Dan Cupid has no chance in In
dianapolis parks, so John E. Minor,
park board president, has ruled.
Minor has personally toured the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

Are there any girl students at the
United Ctates Military Academy at
West Point?
No. 1t is exclusively school for
training army officers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

If you don't enjoy these hot days, be good and
go to church.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

Wish they had brought the north pole bacl, with
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

What was the record of home runs
made by Babe Ruth i'm 1921?
He set a major league record for
home runs with fifty-nine homers
during that season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-17

How long was the whip used by
Douglas Fairbanks in the movie,
Don o.? NJ
About fifteen feet
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06

WOrden-Farmers becoming inter
ested in growing head lettuce for
Eastern market.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06

GlasgOw-New steam laundry and
dry cleaning plant opened here.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06

TrOy-New highway to LOOnia,
making rapid progress in cOnstruc-
tiOn.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
Value OF PROTEIN
TEST TO FARMERS

HELENA.-"A knowledge of the
protein content Of wheat to be sold
will place Montana farmers in po-
sition where they can bargain more
successfully for a fair price and will
create a better understanding be-
tween buyer and seller" says w. T.
Giese, chief of the grain division Of
the Montana department of agricul-
ture.
"The only way to get an accurate
report on the protein content Of
grain,' Mr.. Giese says, els to take
a representative sample and send it
to some reliable laboratory for test
ing. The state of Montana maintains
two such laboratories, one under the
supervision Of the Montana depart
ment of agriculture st Great Falls,
and a second under the State college
at BOzeman. Testing rates are low.
"a farmer should know the federal
grade of the wreat offered, as well as
the milling value. This milling value
is represented by the protein content.
The range of prices now paid for
the same grade Of wheat is wide.
Farmers and dealers are invited to
make use Of the state laboratory at
Great Falls for testing the protein
content. Testing rates cover only the
actual cost of the work involved, since
the, laboratory is not operated for q
profit"
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
INQUIRIES ABOUT MONTANA Lands CONE
FROM EVERY SECTION OF UNITED STATES

HELENA.-The whole continent
seems to be interested in Montana
lands, according to I. M. BrandjOrd,
register of state lands. Inquiries
about prospective sales have been re-
ceived from SOmmers, Connecticut
and from Seattle on the same date.
Numerous inquiries from intermedi-
ate points were also received on the
same date, said Mr.. Brandjcrd.
Reports from Daniels and Valley
counties state that the wheat crops
are practically out Of danger, except
for hail, and there is a strong demand
for another sale of state lands in
those counties. The state board of
land commissioners has not as yet de-
cided the question of state land sales
said Mr.. Brandjord, but it is not i'm
probable that it will do something to
meet the demands which evidently ex-
tend from the Atlantic to the Pacific
for some of the splendid wheat lands
of this state.-Helena Independent.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
LABOR SITUATION
WELL BALANCED

HELENA.-The labor situation in
the state appears to be fairly wei
according to statewide
survey by the division Of labor and
publicity Of the state department Of
agriculture. Great Falls reports 8
slight surplus Of common labor which
win soon be absorbed ia harvest work
East Helena can place so smeltermeu
Within the next 80 days. Dillon re-
ports labor wel balanced. IS does
Livings ton. Hamilton and Niles City,
although Hamilton win use 400 ap-
PIE pickers Sept and Niles CITY
can place five farm hands 81 once.
Nissonla stctes al availah men ere
being sent cut on fire fighting us-
in8 shorge ci men for the lUn-
ber camps places being
available Tor SO
e place to
e nIn as
wen
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
mo- "JOYRDING"
in STATE AUTOS
Examiners Warn Montana EN-
plOyes Violation of This Rule
Will Result in Dismissal

MISUNDERSTANDING that use Of
state owned automobiles for personal
pleasure or private business viii be
grounds for dismissal, has been given
all employees Of the state of Montana
by the state board of examiners.
Certain officials and employees Of
the state are furnished automobiles
for use in the performance of their
official duties. Repeated reports
have come to the board, its resOluticn
declares, that some Of these automo-
biles are being and have been used
for purposes other than official.
Calling attention Of the department
heads to these reports, the board re-
quests them to take immediate steps
to prevent anything other than Off
cial use of the state cars and warns
them that the violation Of this rule
viii be considered ground for dismis-
sal and heads of departments Will be
held strictly responsible for IT'S prop
er enforcement.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
SPECIAL RATES FOR
NATIONAL MEETINGS
OF WAR VETERANS

Special rabes for three national
Of American military or
CARNATIONS at one fare for the round
trip on the Identification certificate
plan are announced by A. B. Smith,
passenger traffic manager Of the
NOrthefn Pacific railway.
For the meeting Of the Veterans Of
Foreign Wars at El Paso, Tex, Sep
tember 1928, a one-faue round trip
rate win apply at all points on the
Northern Pacific railway except at
Manitoba, Mr.. Smith said. This spe-
cial fare viii be open to MEMBERS de-
pendents Of members, and widows Of
deceased members of this prganiza-
ton.
For the annual convention Of the
American Legion et Philadelphia, Oe-
tober 1913, the same provisions have
been made and members cf the
American Legion auxiliary also ere
eligible; likewise the national en-
cempuent. United Spanish War Vet
e1ans, Des Moines, August 15, ac.
ccriine 90 llr. Smith. a nnbeu 81
routes have been arranged for the
convenience of patrons going to cny
of these national meetings.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06

The Chautauqua season ticket
brings the best bargain in fine en-
tertainment known to the amusement
world. You can count the lectures
in free and still be money ahead BY
purchasing a season ticket TO the Eli
lison-White Chautauqua, here August
II to IL. Tickets on sale at ROecher's,
Hollingsworth's, McCay Hardware,
Electric Bakery, Wallace st. Grocery
Owenhouse Hardware, and by all the
Guarantors.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
UTILITY
VALUATIONS CUT
ONE PER CENT

Reductions averaging between /
and 2 per cent have been made by
The state board Of equalization in
valuations Of Montana's public util-
tiles, according tc a statement given
the Associated Press by J. M. Walker
of Helena, chairman of the board.
These reductions, Mr.. Walker said,
were made not in pursuance Of
definite, general policy, but in indi.
vidual cases, the whole average not
to exceed 2 per cent. The aggregate
of the reductions, he said, would not
exceed $2,O0O,OOO. These reductions,
he said, would be certified to county
boards and the right to appeal still
was open to the utilities which did
not consider the reductions adequate.
Valuations on all. classes of prop
erty considered as a whole, Mr.. Walk
er said, are pretty mucn The same as
they were last year. Real estate
valuation in the 81 counties from
which reports have been received, the
commissioner said, show a decrease
,Of nearly $8,OOO,OOO. Stock valua-
tons, by reason Of there being more
stock and by reason Of higher values,
Mr.. Walker said, have increased ap-
prOximately eight and d half mill
lions. Personal and either property
he said, shows . decrease in valuation
Of approximately $15O,OOO. Net pro-
/ ceeds of mine and oil properties, he
said, show an increase Of from five
to nine millions from oils due tC
greater mining and oil activity dur.
ing the year.
The Bozeman courier., 1926-08-06
FARE AND ONE-HALF
TO X. p. CONVENTION

The Northern Pacific railway viii
authorize a rate Of fare and one-half
on the certificate plan for the annual
convention of the Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, at Deer Lodge,
September 1914, A. B. Smith, pas
senger traffic manager Of the North
ern Pacific, announces. The fare
will be subject to a minimum attend
ance Of 100, Mr.. Smith said. Ger
tificates showing tickets purchased
on the going trip, September 9-14,
viii be honored at half fare return
ing if presented not later than Sep
tember IL.