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New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
PEACHES GETS No
MORE AS ALIM0NY
Decree Is Signed and $500 a
Week Is No More

PoUghhecpsie. \. Y, April Il up,
The judgment granting perma-
nent separation 10 Edward West
DADDY browning from his wife,
Frances Uoenan Geachcs) Brown
ing. was signed by Supreme Court
Justice Seeger today.
With the signing of the decree,
Peaches separation allowance OF
$500 week stopped.
The court also allowed Henry
Epstein, Mrs. Brownings attorney.
IN additional counsel Zee Of $500
together with sf,SS4.44 for expenses
in conducting the litigation.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
L. s. TRADE HAJiA\CE

Washington, April Is tUP)-The
United States had a favorable
trade balance Of s33,OOO,00o in
March this year when exports
amounted to s410,o0o,00o and i'm
ports $4,000, 900. the commerce.
department announced today.
That compared with an unfavor-
able balance of s6S,493, 600 in
March, 1926.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
CHIMNEY AND ROOF FIRES

Co. No. Of the fire department
was called at 9:S4 this forenoon to
chimney fire IN Anton Ciesyn-
sla's building at SIX Main street.
CO. No, 1 was called at 10:dT
o'clock to a roof fire al the home
Of Mrs. Louis Muller. 1914 Lincoln
street, ana Co. No. responded at
1880 O'Clock to u call for Il fence
fire at Fairview cemetery. None OF
the fires were serious.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
Mrs. Vcrena T.. Icist.

Funeral services for Mrs. Verena
+. LciSt OF 142 Curtis street were
held this afternoon at the home with
prayers and at Erwin chapel at 2:3O
o'clock, where services were conduct
cd by Rev. DR.. George w. c. Hill,
pastor of the South Congregational
church. Intermcnt was in Fairview
cemetery
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
DR.. E. A. Wells, Prominent
Hartford Surgeon, Dies

Hartford. April Is R)-Dr. Ernest
A. Wells. prominent Hartford sur
Eeon, died today at the Hartford
hospital following D double opera
ton. He was active In civic affairs
us we'll as in national state and To-
cal medical societies. He was 81
years old.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
WEST HAVEN ARRESTS

West Haven, April 5 (Pl-John r.
Doody and his uncle, John 7. Doody
We're under arrest here today follow.
ing the seizure Of an alleged beer
boiling plant. IS cases ana SIS bar
rels Of beer here last night. The raid
and arrests came after officers stop
ped a truck containing rs cases OF
beer which was in the possession OF
the Doodys.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
Knox Forfeits Bail and
Charges Are Dismissed

Washington. April Is Pl-A
charge of Illegal possession of
liquor, brought yesterday against
philander Chase Knox, son of the
former secretary of state. was drop
ped today but Knox forfeited s25
bail on a drunkenness charge by
not appearing for arraignment.
knox was arrested In his parked
automobile in the business section.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
MELLON RETURNS TODAY

New York, April Is UP)-An-
drew w. Mellon. secretary OF the
treasury returned today on the Gun
ard liner Aquitaria from "a purely
PERSONAL visit with his daughter.
Mrs. David X. f. Bruce, at Rome.
He refused to discuss financial or
international questions with report
ORG
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
Jews Will Observe
Feast of Passover

The feast OF the passover will be
observed by Jewish people all over
the world beginning tomorrow. The
holidays start tomorrow evening
end will continue for eight days.
There will be special services In the
synagogues the first two and the
last two days OF the eight.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15
Funerals
Shirley Blauvclt

Funeral services for Shirley Blau-
welt, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Blauvelt of GO Prospect street,
were held this afternoon at 8
o'clock. Intermcnt was in Fairview
cemetery
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15

Benjamin Franklin found that the
ith of March fell on Sunday fewer
times than any other date during the
next two centuries. so that was the
date chosen for the presidential in-
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15

If YOU are an asthma sufferer
keep away from rabbit hair. house
dust. duck feathers, horse dander.
cat hair and ragweed.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15

A new portrait of Prince
Peter Of Jugo-Slavia, whose
father is Prince Paul, and
whose mother was formerly
Princess Olga Of Greece.
The Balkan turmoil may
sooner or later involve this
unlucky baby, born into a
mass Of international i'll
trigue.
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15

The San Diego ostrich
(what a necker that bird
would BED whose elongat-
ca larynX is shown above.
displays what appears to be
an expression of keen curl
oslty as concerns him; but
the London monkey, below,
IN true British spirit, oDvi-
ously finds life an awfully
tuesome affair, what?
New Britain herald., 1927-04-15

Miss Marguerite Morgan.
ct Boston, Mass, is creating
a sensation in Europe by
her genius as a pianiste.
She was the first American
invited to give a concert be-
fore the exclusive Interna-
t TIC Society Of Music, at
Vienna.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
NEW SHOW OPENS
AT THE PALACE TODAY

Comedy is to be found in all the
acts on the Palace Theater bill the
last half of this week. Wally James
takes Helen Sinclair "TaXigabbing,"
and, stepping on the verbal gas,
loses no time delivering her at her
destination. Banter, song and
laughs are exchanged between the
two.
1.-THE Lost Boy" reveals Edward
Blondel wandering around in fog
Of amusing situations. This rotund
funster is assisted in his merrymak-
ing by Miss Lee tombstone.
The Littlejohns are jugglers Of
raany objects who work before a gilt
tering curtain of "a million rhine
stones and jewels"
Hope Vernon is called the enter
national musical comedy prima DON
ma" who has many songs to offer.
She gives lyric caricatures Of promi-
nent people and limitations of musical
instruments.
La Sale and Mack appear as old
men only to lose that senblance and
become active athletes. They are
billed a "A Couple of Loose Nuts"
Leatrice Joy and Olive Brook are
starred in the film For Alimony
Only" Pathe News, a comedy, and
topics of the day are the reels.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Education Helps
Morals, Is Claim

That a college education is con-
ducive to good morals or makes the
recipient sufficiently alert to stay
out of the hands of the police, are
two conclusions which might be ar
rived at from the report submitted
to Dr. Henry Noble Sherwood, state
superintendent of public instruction
The report gives the educational
status of residents of the state re-
formatory at Pendleton and was COM
piled by Chaplain L. c. MUIR.
1t is to be used at the third annual
character education conference to be
held at the Lincoln, Jan. 20-21.
Average educational standing at
Pendleton is between the third and
fourth grades in the public schools
figures revealed that thirty per
cent of the inmates are partially or
totally illiterate while only about
eight per cent never had religious
instruction. More than fifty per cent
of their parents are either dead or
separated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
LIQUOR LAWS

Efforts to make the roads safe from drunkenness
i the part of the State Legislature will be ap
auded not only by those who approve everything
8 at can be labeled "dry," but by those who have
cir doubts as to the omniscience Of the Wright
wv in this State
Whether more extreme penalties written into the
W will accomplish this result may be doubted fhe
Aperience of the past has been that too drastic PEN
8 ties destroy their own purpose
But no one will disagree with the general pur-
8se of separating booze and gasoline. They SIM
" do not mix.
The problem is not one of prohibition at all, but
Ne of quick certain and inevitable prevention OF any
Ne who drives an auto when drunk from driving one
3yain If Jail sentences act as deterrents let's fill
BE jails.
That there is less drunken driving under the So
alled prohibition era than there would have been
2nder different system is a most debatable ques-
lon. Somehow or other it quite easy for own
Is of autos to get the fuel for their fires OF mad
<ess in these days.
Police records will show that the action OF the
4sons now peddled as booze, the connections of
5rious sorts which take away reason quickly IS
3sponsible for the mad driving of drunken men.
1t is the prevalence and the amount OF these
sisons which make drunken driving so dangerous
81 Aoo' AON"0O~-
@ddenly and quickly through these modern substl-
4 ties for the drinks Of other days, loses his grip
bon his reason and judgment quickly
Few problems have been solved by sumptuary
WIS which hold out an invitation to be broken. In
csc days of restrictions various sorts, the prob
m of protecting life and property from the So
He'd drunken driver calls for action based on com
on sense and experience.
Perhaps a modification of the present laws in
\ is State governing the whole liquor question would
Grease general respect for law.
Certain it is that lawmakers must find it diff
hit to pass laws which they themselves refuse to
Jforce
It is not matter of record that any member OF
4 e Legislature has taken seriously his duty as
zzen to the extent of calling the police if he sees
8s fellow members being begued by surreptitious
link
1t is quite certain that many legislators will see
9 law they passed two years ago broken fagrantly
bid openly during their stay here and that there
|l be no protest
In passing upon liquor, as well as other legis-
4tion, these lawmakers who will fix the penalties
hid the crimes might ask themselves how far they
ould go to enforce that law without discrimination
hid against all others. To pass law which they
ould be unwilling to enforce against all violators
mounts to pure hypocrisy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13

contributed new forms Of musical ex-
preston, all characteristic Of him.
Whiteman has been credited with
making jazz respectable" lifting it
above the standard of the five piece
combination jazz band Of former
days, where blaring noise was ac-
cepted as jazz music. Today jazz
music has come to mean much more
and because of Whiteman's arrange
ment of many popular tunes, he has
dignified and made music from noise.
The concert orchestra Whiteman is
presenting at the Circle is made up
of thirty musicians, each a star in
his own right. The colorful blend
ing of melody capable by this or
chestra rivals the finest phil
harmonic orchestra. Likewise the or.
chestra plays the hottest" sort Of
hot" jazz.
Rated as the greatest attraction
ever offered In a picture house,
Whiteman is expected to make the
beginning of new era in local
theater presentation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
CHICAGO ALONE, $3O,OOO,OOO

Prohibition has produced corruption fund so
i eat that it is undermining decent government.
1gain testimony to this effect comes from most
bliable quarter. The United States district attor-
by at Chicago Edward A. Olson, himself jealous
forcer of the prohibition law, reports at the close
i his fouryear term that no less than thirty mil
bn dollars is annually paid to politicians and public
5hcials for the protection Of illegal business. The
3rofts Of the bootleg business in that district
Re approximately $1OO,0OO,OO0 And third of these
3ofts are used as brides. Gambling, prostitution
7nd dope selling make common cause with bootleg
ng> and help to swell the fund.
These figures are not guesses. The Federal
sthorities made an investigation into the situation
/ the subdistrict of Cicero, and found Cancelled
ecks for $4,000 to 100000 paid by booze
|blticians and "fxers."
"The influence of that thirty millions a year."
8ays Mr. Olson, lis force to be reckoned with in
1pitics. 1t reaches into high places It finances
}ampaigns. 1t will stop at nothing to prevent the
osecution and punishment of it's benefcaries or to
,scredit and and destroy honest public officials.
THE booze business could not exist in any
Immunity without projections i know the net
\ ork Of that protection from the gunman clear up
the hypocrite who sits in the highest places"
Mr.. Olson, having fought losing fight and retir-
hg to private life still urges honest officials the
Pmedy. If the officials were sufficiently honest, he
<iys prohibition could be enforced.
theory with fatal eff" Human nature is
hat it is Canada faced the same situation and de-
&ded to get rid of bribery and crime by aboishing
Ne premium placed on bribery and crime by the
Hquor smuggling business. Whatever the good or
sad points of government control in Canada it has
Il least achieved the great reform of abolishing
bootleg fostered corruption.
If the figures on corruption in Chicago are star
ling, what must they be for the whole country?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Times Readers
Voice Vices

To the Editor of The Times:
At we'll attended meeting of the
South Side Boosters Club on Mon
day evening the club passed resolu-
lions that Hon. William T. Quillin,
be asked by this club for a Senate
investigation of the merger valuation
of the two light and power compan-
les fixed at $40,O00,0 900 and permitted
to issue securities for $48,00O, 900, in
view of the fact that same had been
rushed through the public service
commission on last Saturday as
stated in the newspapers.
We also informed Mr.. CULLEN that
our club was in favor of any move
ment to abolish the present public
service commission, as it has proved
itself in favor Of the Public Utilities
in practically every case and the pub
lie seems to have little pressure for
its interest in the matters. Also hope
that other clubs of the city take like
action.
Respectfully,
South Side Boosters Club, Inc.
f. w. WALDKOETTER, president.
e. v. sCHAAD. Secretary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Circle Theater to Spend Fortune to
Bring Paul Whiteman to Indianapolis

Paul Whiteman, the man who lift
ed jazz from the dance hall to the
concert stage, will be seen at the
Circle Theater the week of Jan. %,
it has been announced definitely by
Ace Berry, general manager.
1t will be the first appearance of
this international favorite, and also
his only one in Indiana, this year at
Circle Theater popular prices, not
withstanding the fact that he has
consistently appeared in concert
tours at $3.50, $3.50 and $40 prices.
The concert orchestra of thirty
pieces which has played in many of
the civilized nations of the world,
will be presented lat the Circle Thea
ter in four daily concerts. 1t is said
of Whiteman that he is the king of
entertainers and the entertainer of
kings.
Bringing Whiteman to the Circle
Theater is considered the greatest
feat of showmanship ever offered in
a photo playhouse in Indiana, and it
marks the only appearance Of this
magnificent organization in a pic
ture house. Immediately after leav-
ing the Circle, Whiteman will go
East, where his orchestra will be in
corporated in a Dillingham; revue
now in rehearsal.
Previously Whiteman has ap-
peared only in a transcontinental
concert tour Of the principal cities,
staying for only one or two days in
each city visited.
Many of the same numbers
which Whiteman featured in his
longer concerts are included in his
program at the Circle. In addition
there will be mnay others, besides
specialties by some Of the many
artists in his orchestra.
George Gershwin's Rhapsody in
Blue" will be one of the high lights
of the program. Other program
numbers include "In a Little Spanish
Town." 1.-The Girl Friend" "How
Many Times, " when Day Is Done, u
and "Sucundla." Rinker and Crosley
and Wilbur Hall are three members
of the orchestra who are featured
individually.
Whiteman now has become one OF
the fixtures of American music. In
addition to changing the form of a
type of music which has apparently
developed by itself, Whiteman has
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
FALLING BACK ON BOLSHEVISM

With secrecy complete as if war were already
declared, Secretary OF State kellogg made his ap-
pearance before the Foreign Relations Committee of
the United States Senate to explain his in the
matter of Nicaragua and Mexico.
He pledged the committee members not to di-
vulge the evidence he had to offer. Having brought
his stenographer, he asked that the committee
stenographer be dismissed This was done.
So protected from the Latin-American sercret
service any, the Secretary of State then proceed
ed to tell the Senators exactly what President Cool
idge had told them in his public message two days
earlier
One thing additional, and one thing only, did he
offer.
What that? Sh-sh-sh! Bolshevsm!
He told them about Bolshevism. Bolshevsm
down below the Rio Grande. He gave the Senators a
written statement about it, and to make certain that
the involate should be preserved he allowed
the statement to be copied by the newspaper CORE
spondents.
You probably have digested this statement-or
tried to do So for it doesn't go down easily 1t reads
like one Of the weird outgivings of A. Mitchell
Palmer during his reign of red terror in the Justice
Department 1t quotes the loose language of an
optimistic gentleman in Moscow, reciting his high
hopes of organizing a lot of Comrades" in Central
America 1t is just such a document, in short as
IS usually produced out OF the nowhere by certain
type of American statesmen when he has dubious
policy to defend.
(In the light OF this precious document, by the
way, should not the House ask Kellogg for another
answer to its question of last week? Can there any
longer be doubt to the origin of that Associated
Press dispatch concerning the threat of Mexican
fostered Bolshevist hegemony?)
We said, following Cooldges extraordinary mes
sage to Congress that the Administrations complete
had not been put before the public There ia
no reason to change this statement because of Kel.
loggs secretve whisperings to the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee.
The Coolidge and Kellogg defense is no defense
Their explanations do not explain. decent respect
for the opinion of mankind requires that they make
known the reasons for their warke attitude toward
Mexico, but they are not making them known
How long will Congress- or the American people.
permit this state Of affairs to continue?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
THAT $4,000

Citizens Of Indiana still awaiting some de-
mand for thorough investigation Of the charge that
the public service commission was strongly in
fuenced in its appointment by a campaign contri-
button of $4,000 in 1924.
They might have expected that such demand
would have been made in the message of the Gov.
ernor of this State. 1t missing. q
But that charge is which can not we'll be ig-
nored or passed with silence It came from
responsible official Of the city of Indianapolis the
corporation counsel who is now missing from the
official family of the mayor
He but uttered in clarion voice the charge which
has been whispered among politicians for the past
two years.
The public service commission itself might he
expected to ask the Legislature to investigate that
charge, for its usefulness is destroyed and its de-
clsons under suspicion long as there remains the
general belief that the charge might have been true
Failure of the grand jury to return any ndict-
ments in this or any other matter has not restored
public confidence because of the peculiar and sig
nifcant report fthat body. When its members
called attention to the fact that unusual conditions
prevailed within the jury, it's report became worse
than worthless That report cast suspicion upon
its own report.
Inc public service commission is in MANY as
poets the most important body in the State II ixes
the cost of necessities, for electricity water gas
and telephone service necessities 1t has the
taxing power to greater degree than the tax board
People back home might begin now to ask their
Senators and Representatives what they are doing
to restore confidence in this body
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Thinks Too Late

Charles Risberg says that Judge
Lands decision is very disappoint-
ing. He says that he has lot more
information, but that "it will go
with me to the grave"
Too bad that he didn't think of that
before. The tittle-tatttle he spread
over sport pages from Maine to Cali.
fornia has served no good purpose.
Some will always imagine there
was a modicum of truth in 1t, and
some will continue to argue that
there wasn't. but it cannot be rubbed
off the record, and every time new
scandal crops up, it will be referred
to as a warrant for suspicion and
distrust.
Baseball has been seriously hurt
by this grand stew of gossip, even
though the high commissioner has
exonerated the accused.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
DOUBT

Harry f. Sinclair oil mutimillionaire, must stop
rigging ard stand trial the charge of contempt
the United States Senate The United States SUI
RENE court has held that the indictment for re-
Using to testify before the Senate Teapot Dome
ommittee is a perfectly good indictment
The penalty under the law is fine of 500 to
1000, or oneNmonth to one year in a common Jail -
/ both fine and Imprisonment.
Somehow or other however, we find it hard to
icture the courts sending Harry F. Sinclair to iail
nd that isn't because we believe he is innocent Of
be chargeN either.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Fostering Trouble

Regardless of whether our attitude
toward Mexico is right from an in
ternational standpoint, it is obviously
helping to encourage revolution.
The impression is unacceptable that
this Government dislikes and dis
trusts Gales.
Such a condition cannot help af-
fording comfort to every disgruntled
Mexican and to every interest that
would like to see a change.
The point merits consideration. If
this Government is so antagonistic
to revolution in Latin-America as II
claims, it should take every precau.
ton against acts and attitude that
seem favorable to revolution, even
by so much inference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13

This test. written for children, has
some questions that may be difficult
for adults. The correct answers APP
pear on page IA:
Whats wrong in the accompa-
nying picture?
2-How many days are there in
February, 1927?
3-When it's 10 a. m. in Chicago
what time is it in New Orleans?
Correct this sentence: Every
one had their wish fulfilled"
5-What is three-fourths of 100?
6-What are the least number of
coins which total IS cents?
lis platinum or gold the more
expensive?
8-When 1t is ten minutes of 5,
what time would 1t be if the hands
of the clock were reversed?
9-Is Montana north or south of
wyoming?
1O-In what State is Yosemite
National Park?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Our Roads Are Best

II. B. Mattimore of the Pennsyl-
vania highway department says that
our roads are the best in the world
and that the scientific and engineer
ing methods employed in their con-
struction would have staggered the
road building Of ancient Rome.
This is an accurate statement Of
fact, despite what some historians
may say.
1t was time, rather than skill,
which made the Roman roads what
they were.
We build more miles of good hard
highway every year than Rome built
during her twelve centuries OF
existence
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-13
Without Prejudice

The mayor of Quebec and the the
aters Of Quebec have barred Chap
lin pictures.
The nauseating charges his young
wife has preferred against him in
connection with her divorce suit are
toe much for the Canadian nerves.
You can't lay this to national or
race prejudice. because Chaplin was
born an Englishman.