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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-04-14
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From Metropolitan Opera House, New York [
Edward ZiegIer, Assist
Local Management Of 4

IS with great pleasure that for the first time dur
4 ing bis regime, Mr. Giulio Gatti-Casazza General
Manager three performances of Grand Opera
in Washington BY the Metropolitan Opera Company OF
New York Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 28,.
1927-two evenings and one afternoon.
The selection of operas and their interpreting artists
such to make the widest popular appeal possible
Verds Ia Trayiata viii be the opening performance,
with Nine Cali Curci Beniamino Gigli and Giuseppe De
Luca in the principal roesa trio of operate stars Of
the first magnitude.
At Saturdays matinee attractive double bin" will
be given-Puccini's masterpiece, La Boheme," with
such artists Lucreza Bor Edward johnson and Law
renee Tbbett, followed by Mascagnis "Cavaleria
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

canal, opened IN 1911. These two
waterways between the oceans, one
costing $127,000,000 and the other
twice that much, probably deserve
to rank at the top of the worlds
engineering achievements.
Dams are relatively recent de-
vices in so far as large streams are
concerned. No word of dam-buiid
ing operations of any magnitude
has come to US from the records Of
the ancients. Large dams were
built In Spain In the latter part Of
the Sixteenth century and in
France and Spain in the Eight
zenith. In the Nineteenth century
dam building spread to the rest of
Europe and Great Britain, North
Africa, Asia and the United States.
1.-TWO Of the greatest dams are in
Egypt. The Aswan, across the Nile,
is one and one-quarter miles long
and 113 feet high. The Seminar,
across the Blue Nile, is the longest
masonry dam in the world-9,900
feet or nearly two miles. It's height
IS 1913 feet. The longest of all is
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

Mrs. Carrie Lippincott gave a
report on the county committee
meeting and luncheon held in the
Ritz-Carlton hotel, Atlantic City, on
Saturday.
Plans were discussed for pot
luck supper which will be held on
the next meeting night, May 8, at
the home of Mrs. Helen Adams, N.
Main street.
The following committee was ap-
pointed for the affair: Mrs. Lewis
Smith, Mrs Helen Adams, Mrs.
Ella Dare, Mrs. Jessie Hudson,
Mrs. George Adams, and Mrs.
Charles Jackson.
Mrs. Simon Horstick extended
an invitation to the club to hold
the June meeting at her home on
N. Main street.
During the social hour a music
memory contest was held with Mrs.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

Ella Dare acting at pianist. The
prize Of the contest was won by
Mrs. Jessie Hudson. Refreshments
were served by the hostesses:
Mrs. oscar Gill, Mrs. Warren
Austin and Mrs. R. J. FrendIich.
Others present were: Mrs.
Charles Jackson, Mrs. Lewis r.
Smith, Mrs. Simon Horstick, Mrs.
Bessie Lake, Mrs. George Adams,
Mrs. Ella Dare, Miss Juniata
Stewart, Mrs. Martha Miller, Mrs.
Jessie Hudson, Mrs. Bessie
Helfrich, Mrs. Carrie Lippincctt.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19
Archibald's Premise

Little Archibald is of an inquir-
ing nature. When he comes across
anything he does not understand
he is seldom slow in asking for in
formation. So when he was told
to entertain a visitor for ten min
utes, he came straight to the point
that had interested him from the
moment the man had removed his
hat.
Mr.. JONES'" he asked, why is
it you've got no hair on your
head"
"Well," was the reply, 81 work
so hard with my head that my
hair doesn't get chance to grow;
my brains are too busy"
"Oh," said Archibald, light dawn
Ing upon him, $50 that's why
mother doesn't grow a mustache."
N w-zvrxy~y
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19
TELLS OF BILLS
PASSER RECENTLY
Mrs. Lewis Smith Addresses
Women's Republican
Club Meeting
WILL PLAN SUPPER

During the business session of
the meeting of the Women's
Republican club held at the home
of Mrs. Oscar Gill, Chester ave-
nue. last Monday night, Mrs. Lewis
R. Smith gave a resume of all bills
pertaining to Education" which
were passed during the last session
of the legislature.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19
TIE Reason

Il once took lesgons in memory
training"
What made you give them up?"
q couldn't remember to attend
the lessons"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

Here's where we part COM
pany," remarked the comb and
brush. as they found themselves
transferred to the guest chamber
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

Look, dear" said Miss Peachley.
"a dozen beautiful roses from Jack
Poore. 1 wonder what's on the
dear boys mind"
Probably the price Of the roses, "
her sarcastic friend
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-04-19

the earthen Ashti dam in India,
which is 12,709 feet in length. 1t
is only So feet high.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

struction of the Morris st. bridge.
The National Concrete Company, In
dianapolis, was low with $26S, 500,
while the Cleveland Engineering
Company was high with $3.50, 900.
Five firms entered bids and all but
the two extremes were around $425,-
900. Board Member Frank Cones
made a motion to give it to the Ma
tional Concrete Company, but after
conference with other members and
county commissioners withdrew the
motion until Monday at 10 a. m.
The commissioners joined in receiv-
ing the bids. as the county will pay
As per cent of the cost under the
flood prevention program.
The board ruled against resident
property holders in the matter Of
paving the alley between Twenty
First and Nineteenth SITS, off High
land Pl. One side Sof the alley is
owned by Fairbanks-Morse Com
pany which objects to paying for
the paving.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
FIGHT $4,000 REFUND
Light Company Says Riley's Com.
plant Is Not Specific.

Motion to make more specific the
amended complaint filed by William
r. Riley against the Indianapolis
Power and Light Company, and it's
predecessor. the indianapolis Light
and Heat Company, in which he
seeks refund of $4,000, was filed by
the company today in Superior
Court One. Riley charges that while
he was operating the English Hotel
from 1921 through 1928 he was over.
charged that amount.
The company asks Riley to set
out the legal rate the company was
entitled to charge and the rates set
by the public service commission
during that period.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
SUNDAY DINNER
BOOSTS PRICES
Commodities on City Mar
ket Sell Higher Today.

New cabbage reappeared on city
market stands today. selling at 10
cents a pound. Prices on a number
of commodities changed, with the
general tendency higher.
dollhouse tomatoes were 50 cents
n pound; radishes, Is cents a bunch;
cauliflower, 80 to so cents a head;
lima beans. so cents a pound and
mushrooms. 90 cents a pound. Peas
and green beans were 25 cents and
mustard and spinach greens 20
cents a pound.
Strawberries and blackberries re-
manned at so and 40 cents a quart.
Pineapples sold for 40 cents.
Creamery butter dropped TO SO
cents and country to GO cents a
pound. Poultry prices were steady.
fries selling at 20 cents and hens at
IS cents n pound. Eggs sold mostly
at 25 cents a dozen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
TWO BIG BILLS
PLANNED AT PALACE

After gaining a reputation as a
leading burlesque entertainer, Dan
ny Murphy organized a miniature
musical comedy entitled Touring" "
which he presents at the Palace
theater the first half of next week
The bill includes:
GALETTI AND KOKIN-Come.
dams who stage their act in sunny
Italy where they pose as travelling
entertainers with a dancing monkey.
Miss Kokin gives several dances and
the monkey said to be the only dane
ing monkey in vaudeville, is featured
in the Dance of the Wooden Sol
diers.'
JOE Terminus omnolent Melo-
dist" who tells funny stories and
plays both the melody and accom-
paniment on a banjo. mandolin, gui-
tar and violin.
CARR AND PARR-''England's
Eccentrics," who have appeared
three consecutive times as a part of
the Royal Command Performance
given for the king and queen of
England.
ROTH AND DRAKE-Who put
"un" in unusual. These funsters
have an aerial novelty that has
comedy bits.
Jack Fine presents "BanJoland"
as the headlining feature the last
half of the week. Seven men play
the banjo and are assisted with their
numbers by Loretta Dennison, xlyo-
! phonist, singer and dancer. The
Jolly Juniors are said to be six new
born Jazz babies" who appear with
Arthur Tyson. The three girls are
fast steppers and their partners as
sist them in comedy and dance.
Frank Mullane and Ghreta are
singers who offer Musical Scales
and Humorous Tales" Donia and
Dunlevy are THE Italian Sheik and
Southern Gentleman" in their song
and comedy bit. Laughs are said to
be plentiful in this skit. Fellows. the
European juggler, offers his amuse-
ment as another bid for fun.
On the screen:
Jack Holt and Betty Jewel in THE
Mysterious Rider" taken from Zane
Grey's story. the first half and
Helene Chadwick and Dorothy, Re
vier in Stolen Pleasures" the last
half of the week. Pathe News, n
comedy, an Aesop fable and topics
of the day are the included reels.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

f. HE Irvington School of Music
I'LL will give tw programs dur
~ ing National Music Week.
On Saturday afternoon, May Z, the
following program will be given by
the students of the school:
Circus Parade" ............De Lancey
Agnes Graham
Parade of the Wooden soldiers .Jessel
Paul Bell
"Minuet."
Donald Clarke
1.-THE Acorn" .................,L eaman
Phyllis Mitchell
Romance" .............. La Forge
Marjorie Huffered
Reading-"Gimlet VS.. Corkscrew."
May Spence
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
OPPOSE WIDENING
OF SIXTEENTH ST,
Works Board Delays Deci-
sion; Bridge Bids Received.

The first clubhouse" to attend a
hearing conducted by the newly
appointed board of works was on
hand at City Hall Friday afternoon
to discuss the proposed widening Of
Sixteenth St, from Meridian St, to
Northwestern Ave.
Standing room only was available
as a score Of irate citizens presented
their objections declaring the project
expensive and uncalled for. A COM
promise was suggested by widening
the street only from Meridian st.
to Capitol Ave. The matter was
taken under advisement and another
meeting for May 10.
Wide difference was registered in
bids received by the board for con-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

Eternal Problem" before the Writ
ers' Club in the Cropsey Auditorium
of the public library the evening of
May IL. A play, 1.-THE Eldest" will
be given before the Woman's De-
partment Club of Martinsville, May
6, by students of Miss Beik. Miss
Elizabeth Whetsel, pupil of Miss
Beik, has been chosen as one Of the
players to go to New oYrk and per-
form before David Belasco for the
Belasco cup. She will leave Satur-
day and be gone ten days.
Kappa Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon,
honorary musical sorority of the
Metropolitan School, is arranging a
program for the Brightwood NJ. E.
Church for the evening of May Is.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
Bankers at French Lick

BN United Press
FRENCH LICK SPRINGS, Ind,
April 30.-W. F. Gephart, vice pres
ident of the First National Bank of
st. Louis, Mo. was elected president
OF the Bankers Association for for
eign trade at its annual convention
here last night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

Reading-"why."
Selections from Melody, hook
.c.on. sonu James M. Reese
o,O"D sung Patty lie Fara
Louis La Fara
Waltz" .,..,.......... streabos
Virginia Allen. Miriam Holloway,
oHonrv Farmer Jean Smith
Miriam Holloway
THE Pirate Bold"
Edward Moore
The Musical Family"
"Dollys Lullaby"
Elizabeth. Medsker
.,, 1a kBessaiee Rea7is ''''''
Alice Adolia Hre
Virginia Drum
Mickey at the Movies"
Kathleen Sims
The advanced pupils of the Irving.
ton School of Music will give the
following program on Friday eve
ming, May G:
yellow Jonquls" ...... Catherin Smith
Dorathea Hogie
80 Robert schrrc;p;ferman'. N''D'ssi
Ruth Griffith. a ''
o'HU'i'n' Boniieta Klotcii 80 "'i'i'"i'
Frances Hawekottc .''i'' u a." "0''
Japanese, Sunset ..... Edward Emery
Catherine smith - '''' MI
Reading-"Gertie Plays Golf"
Catherine Ross.
Reading-''The Scottish Martyrs"
VIDA Norman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

MOTION PICTURES
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30

Blair Jr., As years old, stone broker
and member Of one of Bloomington's
oldest families, who died in Indian.
apolis Friday, viii be held here Mon.
day morning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
Stone Broker Dies

BIZ United Press
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, April 30.
Funeral services for William
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
DIAMOND BALLET
REVUE AT LYRIC
Continued From Page g.

Cling experts who give an amazing
exhibition of deXterity.
LESTER HUFF-Popular organ
recitals at noon daily, starting at
12:40 o'clock.
ON THE SERENA Hal Roach
comedy. Duck Soup" Kilograms
and a Buster Brown comedy, Look
Out Buster"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-30
EVENTS PLANNED
FOR MUSIC WEEK
Continued From Page d

clared, Ellis voice will do more good
in the world outside"
While at the seminary for his then
destined training, the same Bishop
had directed his voice cultivated by
Gerunda, famous maestro of bel
canto. Later, when Schipa returned
to the world, he continued ardently
to study; for three years he sang
nothing but exercises. Today, alb
solute master Of bel canto, he has
such complete command of his
voice that he can accomplish feat
impossible to many artists, go out
on the stage and triumph without
having sung a single exercise for
weeks.
In his early years, romance came
intoSchipa's life. lie met the future
Madame Schipa while singing his
first engagement at the opera in
Monte Carlo. They have a lovely
little daughter. Elena, now three
and a half years old. Their Ameri-
can home is at Seabreeze, Florida.
Schipa will be presented Sunday
at 8 o'clock by Ona b. Talbot at
the Murat.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
LOCAL PEOPLE HELP MISSIONARY Catholic Priest in China Benefits
 by Sale.

Funds raised by eight alumnAe of Mt. Joseph's Academy through sale of religious articles conducted here will make it possible for Rev. Joseph H. Sweeney. local mis- sioner, to establish free medical service at Hiken. Korea, this year.
 This information is contained in a letter received today by Miss Mary Ringrose of 147 Wooster street, one of the group of young women who sponsored the sale. Other contribu. tions from New Britain people made temporary medical service possi- ble during a recent epidemic among children of Hiken and the number of lives saved was great, Father Sweeney writes. He found 1t pos- sible to employ three doctors and extended the services of his mission to Catholics and non- Catholics alike. The aid furnished to the Koreans was particularly timely since this years crop failure had left tho peo- pie of his locality in financial straits.
 The assistance of New Britainitee has also resulted in reconstruction of dwelling in one of Father swNe- ney's 13 mission stations and chapel now serves the eenv~rts.
 Father Sweeney is the scn of Nr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Swtensy ef los Csark street. His brother. lev Ite. swei.eey is also in forsisn 1nls1tAn service. Both wsrs trained at lenyy- knoll in Net York.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
WOMAN BELIEVED CAUSE OF KILLING
Meriden Police Disregard Card
 Game Dispute

New Haven. Aug. s R-Among the IS witnesses questioned by Coroner Ell Mix here today in con- nection with the fatal shooting of Henry Smith of Ansonia at Han over park. Meriden, Thursday. was Ella Russell. who. poltee claim, was a former sweetheart of James Pickett of Boston. who Is being held for the killing. The Russell woman. according to police, had recently transferred her affections to Smith. ' E
 Smith was shot twice in the back following a brief argument over a crap game. Meriden police said to- day that the Russell woman and not the game. as had been first supposed. was the direct cause of the shooting which resulted in Smiths death and the wounding of Warren Starke of this city by Q stray bullet.
 Starke, who Is held as a material witness, and Pickett were brought to the coroner's office during the morning by Meriden policemen. The majority of the witnesses were said to have been participants in the crap game which was in pro- gross at the picnic of negro fra ternal organization in Hanover park.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
Funerals
John A. LOomis

Full military honors were ac- corded John A. Loomis of Ill Mar ket street. ex-serviceman who died of heart trouble at the New Britain General hospital Friday afternoon. Included in the large gathering at the Church of St. John the Evange- list were many of his old "buddies," :" and others. who, during his life in this city, claimed him as a friend. Funeral services took place at g o'clock this morning at the church with a solemn high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. Thomas Laden, pastor. Rev. John C. Brennan, pas tor of St. Paul's church in kensing- ton was deacon and Rev. John Lutkas of the LaSallette Missionary society of Hartford was the sub deacon.
 As the flag draped casket was being borne into the church, Organ ist James O'Brien rendered Amer ica." At the offertory Mrs. George Remington sang Ave Maria" and at the conclusion of the services she sang Nearer My God to Thee" The organist rendered America" as the remains were being borne from the church.
 The pail bearers were John Me- Grath, Alvin Larson. Harry Wood ford, Peter Dionn, John Bernision. and Patrick Scully. The flower bear CTS were P. H. Recor and John Mc- Grath.
 Members of the National Guard under the direction of the American Legion acted as an escort of honor. They were Privates, Lawson. Burda. Wentland. Harriander. Lipko. Cor poral Krobuin and Sergeant Har- mon Halloran.
 At the grave Corporal James D. Hewett sounded Taps" on the bugle and volley was fired by the escort. Fathers Laden and Lutkas con- ducted the committal services. h. terment was in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08

tions in the French capital were It, tie affected by what the communist labor organization had announced as a 24 hour protest strike. There were several sporadic demonstrations in various parts of the city, but all were on a small scale and without violence.
 The tramway. subway and bus companies reported but few absent ees.
 General strikes were ordered in several of the suburbs and provin- cial cities but no reports had been received late this afternoon indicat- ing that the strike was on.
 Republican guards today joined embassy and the chancellery and &C., cess to the buildings were difficult even for American tourists. Sheldon Wnitehoust, American Charge D'Af- faires, who has received several pro- ests petitions. said that he had not had any today.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
COMPLAINTS TO POLICE
Usual Grist of Trials of Humanity Float Across Captains Desk At Headquarters.

Harry Rondini of 127 Wilcox street reported to Lieutenant Mat this Rival at police headquarters Saturday night that his automobile had been stolen from High street.
 Peter Netup of 15 Seymour street has reported to the police depart ment the theft of $50 worth of clothes from his home.
 Nick Valentine of 104 Franklin street reported to the police yester- day that some one is damaging his garden at Seymour park.
 A prowler who rings doorbells and frightens people is said to be roaming around Mason Drive at nights. It is thought to be the work of boys. w. H. Metcalf of that street has complained to the police.
 San Montani of 197 Gold street this morning notified the police that a battery had been stolen from his car.
 Mrs. r. H. Burke of 14 Prospect street complained to the police to- day that $7 had been stolen from her pocketbook while in local store.
 c. A. Allstrom of 756 Arch street complained to the police today that he had been bitten by dog at 361 Arch street. He did not know who owned the animal.
New Britain herald., 1927-08-08
MCDONALD ID BE
 ASKED ID ASSIST
British Premier Mentioned by
 SaCCo PrOt@tantS

London. Aug. 8 UP)-Former Premier Ramsay Macdonald will be asked by Sacco-Vanzetti sympathiz- CTS here to appeal personally to Governor Fuller of Massachusetts , and President Coolidge for clemency for Sacco and Vanzetti. The appeal was decided on by r. 200 demonstrators at Hyde Park yesterday after call at the Ameri- can embassy had given little satisfac- tion.
 The sympathizers marched to the embassy and q deputation of five was admitted by the English door man. He was the only person at the embassy. The deputation was non- plussed at finding Ambassador Houghton away-he had gone to Scotland for the week -end-but finally persuaded the doorkeeper to accept a copy of resolution de- manding the release of the con- demned men.
 Earlier in the afternoon 1000 persons attended a mass meeting in Trafalgar square where mock electrocution was held at the Nell son monument.
 An eX-service man. wearing medals on his chest, was strapped in a chair, a black cap was pulled over his head, and switch was pulled. A button and the flashing of cleo tricity gave it realistic touch.
 This is what the capitalists are going to do to Sacco and Van zetti," Tom Mann. former laborite member of parliament, said. ''In the United States the capitalists are fighting the workers while in Eng land the workers are fighting the capitalists"
 Bitter anti-American feeling was aroused by Mann's speech. Down with America the crowd shouted. Down with American torturess."
 Resolutions were passed. one of which notified the British govern ment that the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti would be resisted "by every means within our power, in- cluding general strike if neces- sary."
 The meeting was orderly. Mount ed and foot policemen were on hand to prevent a disturbance.