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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23
!. ALLEGED SLAYER SANE
sUtaa Woman Accused of Muir
dering Two Children.
BH United Press

BH United Press
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March
23.-Accused of killing her two in
FAINT children with poison, Mrs. Bern
hardt Peterson today was held on
first degree murder charges, filed aft
err a commission of alienists yester-
day found she is legally sane.
She confessed that several weeks
ago she put poison in stew she
served for the family dinner. Her
husband two older children refused
to eat the stew because of it's bitter
taste.
The two babies, one 2 years old
and the other IS months, died of
commissions. Mrs. Peterson did not
confess to their murder until she at
tended the double funeral, when she
became hysterical and broke down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23
TUNNEY GIVES MASCOT

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK, March 23.-As a sue
cessor to Sergeant Major Jiggs, late
mascot of the United States Marine
Corps, Lieut. Gene Tunney, world s
heavyweight champion, has present
ed the service with an 18-months-old
pedigreed English bulldog weighing
forty-five pounds. He will be called
Jiggs and may be able to work him.
self into a commission.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23

Dear Mr.. Fixit: We are asking
you to remind the smoke inspector
of his duty at the Shelby ST. Big
Four Roundhouse. The smoke is
terrlbls at all times, but worse be-
tween p. m. and 8 a. m. Please
see that he does something about
this. G. II. l..
James Knox, city smoke in
spector. said that he would in
vestigate the roundhouse at once
and see just what could be done.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23
CHEAPER GAS ORDERED
Public Service Commission Cuts
Rate at Portland.

BW LnTfd PTfSS-
PORTLAND, Ind, March 23.-
Portland today enjoyed cheaper gas
following issuance Of an order
effective at once, pairing the cost Of
each 1000 cubic feet Of gas, by the
public service commission.
The reduction calls for a cut of 20
cents on the cost Of each 1000 cubic
feet OF gas used in the first step and
a reduction of 10 cents per 1000
cubic feet on the second step. A
heating rate of IS cents per 1000
cubic feet was also ordered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23

Dear Sir: Will you see what you
can do toward getting Cottage Ave-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23

Americas Iittlest swimming star is
Ruth HOerger, 4 years old, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred HOerger,
of Montaauk, Long Island. Here
she is about to do her Aquatic
stuff i'm the Miami Beach, Fla.
pool-and that stuff consists of
backstrol1e, free style, trudgeOn.
fancy diving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23
MR.. FIXIT
Lover of Dobbin Seeks to
Save Fountain.

Mr.. Fixit is The Times representative
present your case to the proper city
officials Write him in care. of The
Times signing full name and ADDRESS.
Name and address will not be published.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23

"Please help us save the water
trough for old dobin" is a plea re-
ceived today. He declared that the
widening OF w. Michigan st. will
cause the old horse water fountain
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-03-23
MARCH %, 1877

extending two squares from Shelby
st. graded? Chuck holes are very
deep. C. A. Il.
Street Commissioner George
Woodward told Mr.. Flxit that this
street would be graded as soon az
the spring grading progam was
started.
Evening star., 1927-11-07
Children's Forest Mills
Vests and Pants
50c to S1.75

Cotton and wool. Just the
thing for the child-warm
and comfortable. And made
with plenty of room for
freedom of movement. Sizes
2 to II.
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RiALTC-"Ies N.iHera',les."

When Victo.' Hugo conceived AMI
wrote lies AZ cradles" he gave to
the world one of the greatest and mos-
widely read novels of all ages With
the production of cincmat!c version
of this noted work of fiction. a truly
great work of screen art has been ac.
complishcd. To single out a more
admirable example of film excellence
would entail a long search into the
history of motion picture production
Produced in France and interpreted
entirely by a cast selected from the
most celebrated players of the French
stage, this stupendous picture has
been produced with absolute fidelity to
the classic story. Much Of the photo
graphic work was done on the exact
locations indicated by the author. Vic.
tor Hugo's memory is held in such
reverential esteem in France that
none but faithful reproduction would
have been tolerated by the people of
his native land. The high caliber of
acting and the sustained excellence
with which the story is handled from
directorial and scenic standpoint at.
test a sincere desire on the part of
the producers to create a film com.
mensurate with the greatness of the
original story.
Any attempt to appraise the picture
must revert as in the case of the book,
to its transcendent theme. 1t Is the
story of soul in transition. It por-
trays the reaction of man subjected
to contrasting tempers of human
treatment, cruel injustice and supreme
Kindness. From the sordid state of
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pOT,TS-I. lionel AfWill.

The king can do no wrong sounds
the important note OF authority In
the new pay for Lionel Atwill. The
infallibility that attaches to kings
cannot be transferred to authors.
stage managers and actors.
Mr.. Atwill has a soaring versatility.
Each new selection for his reper,ory
differs entirely from its predeces'
sor. His play "The Adventurer' was
classic travesty keyed down to a
rather ancient Anglo-SaXon sense OF
humor. This new dramatic crelIlon
Is a plunge into court life, where
murderouS mysteries abound ana
where there are more brilliantly col
pred clothes and more gold braid ta3n
our Marine Band could boast in It's
most e'abnr2Cp % foSt1l array. Y N}E
properly be aided tint there ar"
more guns ard i4fos. ror to "ta.@.p
fusiilades in the distan2H. than would
suffice to equip an cd western t'"."-
iraf1ta And fairly wci arn@d ""f-
time Ir,av mi,cht he outfit ell from the
leftes 81 ammunition.
MI. Atwill is admirable In lts ret
ing. Yet his role as 1t developed st
night is not very convincing Ills
love of dr. matte experiment VIII no
doubt enable him To adorn the s. ;e
with some new masterpiece. let
even ambitious temperament de-
serves n holiday. 1t seems UNFAIR
for so good an actor to weary MIN
self with uncertain novelties when
there are SO many excellent Cd plays
so easily available. and. as puoiic
taste is now shifting, carrying first
rate prospects of success.
PHILANDER JOHNSON.
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wide commendation for the musical
attractions presented as part OF the
Sunday show. The theater's symphony
orchestra, under the direction or
Adolphe s. Kornspan, yesterday Of
sered a rich program of melody. Pr1n-
cipal among the selections were those
of a classical nature, while popular
numbers served to keep the program
ut an even keel for the general lover
IF music. This program is an inno-
vation in local theater events and de-
serves the sincere support of all those
who find good in music, that ecstasy
which removes temporarily. at least.
from world Of materialism. The con-
certs are worthy. they are pleasing
and they are welcome feature in a
day that usually offers so little in the
way of wholesome entertainment.
The vaudeville program this week
is unusually good. being featured by
Nivienre Spgal. musical comedy star.
who offers q repertoire of new songs,
.'amhincd with some Of those melodies
throH<h which she has gained fame.
II is interesting to note that Miss Sc.
ral Is making her debut in the screen
wo.ii M th's tune. and Washingto
mars seniug hey here cannot doubt
tt..t ehe has all the lOvliness and
ehaim SO necessary to success in
ScrcC n'iom.
The Runaway Four" comedy Of
fering from the "Music Box Review"
md new Movietone subjects are addi-
tioral attractions on the bin.
Dolores Del Rio is ent ancng In
Loves Of Carmen" She and Victor
McIaglcn OF What Price Glory?"
fame. play the principal roles in this
laring roma nee of the screen. Dolores
IS lovely and enticing as Carmen. beau.
!iful. gypsy rose of old Seville, whose
affa:rs in the field of love offer much
that appeals to the secret places of the
heart. Raoul Walsh, who directs the
picture for William Fox. has given a
unique twist to delightful story
From the standpoint of the theater
fan, the show this week is very en-
tertairing.
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MISUNDERSTANDING Br..ce.

Fannie Erice conclusively demon,
strated her drawing powers IN NaGoe-
willie at keith's last night when Gus
TONER'S" as she calls her admi, ers.
hacked the popular playhouse. 1t was
quickly noted by ner friends that they
have lost the irrepressible fun-maker
Of some years ago and instead nave q
more beautiful Fannie and real
actress. 1t is hard TO determine which
of the two phases of talent her frlends
prefer. Instead of screams ot lauSh-
ter that greeted her antics in the o.de:i
DAYS, there is now the demure smile
and hearty applause for her character
studies. Last night in the Song or
the Sewing Machine" her hearers
were quick to grasp the demonstration
OF the advancement in her standards
The "Trip to Coney"-with a couple
of children and a lazy hushand-em-
phasized the favorable impression.
But she went back to the olden days
with her Spring song for her final
number and 1t rocked the house. En-.
core followed encore and she finally
managed to close with q little recita-
ton.
The remainder of the bill is excep-
tionally entertaining, the work OF RUIZ
and Bonita, the dancers. assisted by
Gel-Mann's Novelty Quartet, prob.
ably being the hest. Every member OF
the company did what was allotted to
him with gratifying cleverncss.
"wee" George Wood appeared In a
taking sketch OF a child raised from
poverty to riches. Billy Hallen hasn't
been here for several years and his new
stories and songs stamped him as a
comedian of great originality. Hap
Farnell. assisted by Florence. had the
audience laughing heartily tfroughout
their act Brown and Lahart opened
the bill with sensational rolle. skating.
and Dick Nash and Billy Mcintyre
followed with clever dancing and rope
spinning. Pallenberg's Bears showed
astonishing tricks and the regular
house attractions filled out the uni.
formly interesting program.
Evening star., 1927-11-07
GAYETY-"NotI,ing But Girls"

Frank x. Silk. one of the best known
comedians of the Columbia Circuit. re-
turns with his new revue, Nothing
But Girls" to Mr.. La Notes Gayety
Theater for a weeks stay.
Silk. with his partner in slapstick.
Charles Cole. carry the burden of the
comedy scenes. which, for the most
Fart, are new and thoroughly enjoy
able. Both Silk and his partner are
the tramp type comedians and kept
the audience in good humor all
through the show. Others in the male
lineup are Earl Root, who acts more
or less as master of cerem' nies, and
J. Carlos. who with his partner Rita
execute very good tango and apache
dances.
The feminine contingent IS headed
by Elaine Beaslee. a coInely miss, who
has a good voice. Her two best num-
bers are Street of Forgotten Souls"
and a speciality. Adele Lewis is YER
satile bit of femininity, who sings and
dances her way through the show,
while blonde Billie Lamont also de.
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Third Floor--Lansburgh b Bro.
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STRAND-"Parisian F1aprers."

"Parisian Flappers," presented by
Stella Morrissey and featuring Floss ie
De We're. assisted by capable cast. Is
the new Mutual burlesque production
at the Strand Theater, opening yes.
terday afternoon for a weeks run.
This attraction Is in two big acts
with 16 scenes and Is musical and
dancing numbers. The ensemble of
16 girls is led by both Flossie De We're,
the sprightly soubrette, and Lillian
Kaye, the ingenue.
Walter Mack. a newcomer to Mu-
tual burlesque. demonstrated his abil-
ity to dance and entertain. Frank
Anderson kept the action of the piece
at the proper pace in his own indi-
vidual way. The scenic effects and
costuming of both the principals and
chorus are especially good. Taken
altogether. "Parisian F'lappers" is
good entertainment
Evening star., 1927-11-07

one note. The secret of going whole
season without serious cold is some
thing everybody ought to know. A
simple compound does it, and it is
in tablets. Just one will
stop a cold with the first sniffle; sew
eral will break up a cold that's even
reached the stage of grippe! Pape's
Cold Compound costs but 35c at any
drug store.
Evening star., 1927-11-07
OPENING ATTRACTIONS IN WASHINGTON
THEATERS

lights With her songs and dances, her
| hest he(as dol aanE.
The chotua, ~ In number, Is unu
| aually s.spd hooking and nimhle and the
| niemessa pe4tet IA thelr dance mum
| e.s With a snap that Is pleasing.
The @a eager announced last night
! hat thege Mauld hs, no more dramas
| presented Oh tae sASety stage. This
Nrsn-s 10 = eonu.u@kon an experiment
hat Mas stated AT tho beginning OF
at sea son,
EAEi Ned Wayhurn's Kitzy Re
view.
On, ha@ >>!aoice OF two splendid pro
.ri,t5,a$ IL thoose from in selecting
the Asat8eo al tho larle this week.
\ld N.<s ntrn'S aaA} Review, the
#i,s.r ns,gg!rs. lS WEI UP to promises.
ANA ''lhr Nn&rl oi BroadWay.' fea-
III. trs, I.l3}s ~ JOY, Is A ac} 4 rival.
- Il ,#'i and <he tnEce Ninys--
l.G,gta. M*t}ta ANA EdWord-abiE as
sisted 1N NaI.e St"1~. Martka i;okk
4! nd II sh5srS of l. v@!l drilled beau
ties. tJirnISh Il review rcs'>iend@nt in
beaNt4tul scenery, 2NAppE dancing ana
comedy Q& lie most i@UGh;'h!e k4nd NJ
cauees r,nSt of the 1crTjincnt. The
Kiag sisters ani hrocher are clever.
hpth ~ sons anl dance numi"ri,
uh,.e Kiss Eukk ..lins much of the
apn'nn@a in her u4su"ual oriental. gym
n"& c and toe dances. Miss Stagg has
Il nlnSt pleasing voice.
There are no dragging moments
throughout the review. Individual
talent is above the average in vaude-
Vile and the chorus is especially cap
able.
This is the first appearance of 1.-THE
Angel of broadway" IN washington.
Miss Joy is supported by Victor Var
conf in an impressive story OF night
club dancer who attends Salvat!on
Army services in tho sums 10 cht1in
color for her act. After a sc''H:' or
adventures and revelations she - con
verted. and finds happiness with the
truck driver she meets on New York S
East Side. 1t is an old story with
new plot May Rohson, Alice Lake
and Elsie Bartlett play subordinate
roles. Latest current events are also
reviewed on the screen.
Evening star., 1927-11-07
Caught Cold at Noon;
Sang that Night!

Trust professional singer to know
what to do for cold! Give him five
hours. and he can knock out cold
that would have prevented his singing
Evening star., 1927-11-07
FOX-T.Oyes of Carmen"

Introduction here of the Sunday af.
ternoon theater concert is proving a
popular attraction. judging from the
attendance at the Fox yesterday. The
theater management has been given
Evening star., 1927-11-07
500 Mems Flannelette
Pajamas, $1.65

good heavy grade of amoskeag aelete Cut comfort
ably full lines and made by reputable manufacturer The well
liked military and French collar models.
Offered at time when thinking of heavier sleeping
garments and this price they represent splendid value
Pink blue striped effects with frog trimming good
quality buttons. Sizes, A, B, c. and D.
rora ambuuhA
Evening star., 1927-11-07
Worsted, Cotton and
Rayon Union Suits
s. and $3.50

Medium eight. No
sleeves, low neck. Knee and
ankle lengths. An excep-
tionally fine weave that will
give excellent wear. Sizes
36 to a..
Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30

with higher heat conductivity are also
having their effect In this direction.
Equalization of compression cham.
Der volumes Is made simpler in the
latest lights" by the general prac-
tice of producing engine heads In two
castings. This also minimizes mala-
dies that might be traceable to warp
ing of the casting. With compress
sions carried close to the practical
limit of the average commercial motor
fuel 1t is particularly important that
compression chamber volumes be APP
proximately parallel in all cases and
the designer has not lost sight of this
fact in evolving the new eight"
While all of the new products In this
field have aspects that are generic,
they all offer features in equipment
that are radically different. The
motor-lover who wants to master the
light EIGHT" trend from stem to stern
will have to go over all the new prod
ucts to ind detailed differences. They
exist and are easy to find.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30
Driver Holding Child in His Arms Ties Up
Traffic in Attempting to Do Double Duty

Another reason comes to light to
account for motorists failing to make
quick getaway when the traffic
signals flash green. This instance
occurred recently on Sixteenth street.
OF course, there was the omnipresent
individual Immediately following who
was ready with the fnsistent blast of
his horn.
This time the horn didn't seem to
react. Despite the impatient motorist
to the rear. and the fact that the
seconds were being clicked of at a
rapid pace. the car In the lead of
the southbound traffic stood stock still.
Then the cause became apparent to
the observer as he passed driving
northward.
The man at the wheel held q child
In his arms. 1t didn't seem to work
very well with the lights. Apparently
father and child i'm the starting proc
ess weren't synchronizing. though the
lights We're.
A woman driver. on the contrary.
was observed to have much less diff
ficluty in performing this hazardous
feat of holding a child while driving,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30

Of overenthusiasm on the subject Of
motor cars. lie has been associated
with the industry and with the Cddil-
lac for quarter Of a century, how
ever, and during those years has had
an exceptional opportunity to become
acquainted with fact as well as fancy
in the field.
4 BROAD as the assertion may appear
at first glance, the automobile show
is a definite and certain expression of
the American technique, not only in
industry but in other ways less APP
parent, but there just as surely.
Cites Beauty of Models.
1.-THE automobile show is II living
commentary on our national great
ness, upon our industrial capabilities,
upon our artistic sense. 1T may seem
strange to talk about an artistic sense
at an automobile show, and yet is not
the practical application of true ar
tistic principles something of which
this industry may be justly proud?
Look at the lines and colors of
the new models. Remark the grace
full manner in which they hug the
floor, and see how their colors blend
and their lines melt into one sym
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30
BY WILLIAM TIIMAN.

IN THE early days of the auto
motive industry, some observer
made the sage remark that II
Il wasn't the initial cost SO much
as the upkeep."
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Owner i'm Minor
Crash Tabulates
Resulting Costs

Here are a few of the expenses
tabulated by an owner involved in
a recent minor collision:
Telephone charge to order parts
from a city 100 miles away.
Freight charges on the parts.
Cost of parts and labor to install
them
Time taken to notify State and
local police.
Cost of taxi and street car fares
while automobile was laid up.
Further delay and expense while
minor adjustments were made after
the major damage had been recti-
fed
And this represents the expenses
of only one party to the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30
Married Men Best
Drivers, Insurance
Company Learns

Good words for the driving abil-
itY of women. the younger set and
men generally have been uttered
from time to time, but 1t has re-
manned for the mutual liability in
surance compa MES of Massa-
chusetts to single out the married
men as the best drivers of all.
AS the result of an analysis of
several thousand accident cases,
the companies have discovered that
the husband and father class has
more respect for authority, more
mature judgment and a create
sense of responsibility than single
men"
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which, incidentally. is frowned upon
severely by traffic authorities and inn
pliedly. if not specifically. banned by
the traffic code.
Supporters of the dexterity of wom-
an drivers as compared with men
probably would take the opportunity
to point to this instance as another
proof of their superiority. The thought
uppermost in the mind of the OBJ
server of this instance-and it was
man--was that the woman not only
had driving skill, which he conceded.
but also was more capable of handling
children properly. In that respect
the man seen doing the same bit OF
trick driving appeared rather deficient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-01-30

% HAT the annual automobile
show Is an exhibition of prog
ress, a summing up of year 8
effort toward finer and better
things in motor car design,
construction and general adaptablllty,
is asserted by Rudolph Jose. veteran
of the local automotiye field and chair
man of the show committee OF the
Washington Automotive Trade Asso-
citation. under whose auspices the
1927 exposition is being held at the
Auditorium.
According to Mr.. Jose, the automo-
bile show is the elimination of effort
on the part of many factors within
the industry, a elittering display of
power, speed and luxury which has
come about as result of scores of
widely separated elements working IN
perfect harmony and cooperation.
This cooperative action, which is
going on within the industry at all
times, never is brought to the atten-
ton in so forceful manner as at the
annual automobile show" declares
Mr.. Jose.
More Than Pageant.
"Then it becomes readily apparent
| that a degree of coordination rarely
obtained In the field of industry and
| distributive effort has been achieved
| by this endeavor, one which fully de-
serves so majestic a survey of &C
complishment.
ITO one who stops to analyze the
matter, the 1927 automobile show will
be more than just gay and sparkling
pageant; a colorful. sprightly and
dashing paean of self-praise. The show
is beautiful, 1t is gay, it is bright and
sparkling and possessed of a happy
and colorful spirit. But it is more
than that. 1t is-and this is more
than Just a pointless and baseless
commentary-a full-grown aspect of
| our American civilization"
| Mr.. Jose here pointed out that he
realized that such a sweeping state.
ment might be construed as evidence