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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

be somebody Will
tell me that he has
e n tie + t a i ned me
many times be-
fore. Penner is a
comedian with a
n e r V o u 8 way
about him. He
jumps into this
scene, that riot
and then comes CD
for his o w n
speciality. a song
in which the
grand wheeze is
used with telling
effect. And when
you expect grand
melody to match
the grand wheeze,
Penner gives you
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18
BY Waiter ID. Hickman

Nervous feet that never dance; a
voice with the grandest wheeze and
a face that has a crossword puzzle
look-thats Joe Penner.
Never remember running across
this eccentric comedian before. May
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

makeup. He yells
and S C r G a m S,
whispers and signs
his assault upon
life in general,
mostly about his
unhappy married
state. Things be.
come so general in
confusion that his
assistants carry
the battle into a
box and an aisle
of the theater.
then he braves all
danger as lights
go on unafraid in
full view OF the
audience. And the
big thing about
all of hic nnpcopee
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18
HUNKS OF WOOD
AND REAL MELODY

Once a xylophone player always a
Xylophone.
That may not be true but it seems
to me that it is more difficult for a
xylophone player to be different.
The only way out is to have a
company and be little more eccen-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

trio than the
others. And yet
there is more to
Elcota than just
being an extreme
eccentric player
and with a dancer,
Beatrice Byrne, as
the company. Ell
Gotta does not hur-
ry his program as
he develops his
eccentric personal
movements in per-
feet accord with
his harmony. OF
course he creates
wild blue notes but
when he goes after
wicked blues, he
gets it with as
.,oL ooao o~I ~.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

are most useful to leave and go elsewhere.
Carried on too long Indiana University is
destined to become third or fourth rate school and
the young and women of this State will go to
other schools.
The people will kick less about such raise than
they will about the lawmakers taking more money
for themselves
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18
How do persons lose their Amer
lean citizenship?

BY naturalization in foreign coun-
try; entering the military army OF
naval service of a foreign country;
desertion from the United States
Army or Navy in time of war; con-
viction for treason and other high
crimes or misdemeanor; making a
homestead entry in a foreign coun-
try on which permanent residence is
required; entering the civil service
of foreign country and taking an
oath of allegiance; renouncing Amer
lean citizenship before a court of
competent jurisdiction or protracted
residence aboard without taking
steps to preserve ones status as an
American citizen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

No need to be alarmed because Gus Comstocb
drank eighty-fve cups of coffee They all came from
a restaurant percolator.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Brig Gen. Reilly says the soldiers haven't bar
racks mt to live in Maybe they're being sent to
Nicaragua as treat
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Ihls week we're voting against the radio an
nouncer who blows horn and says, Were GER
tainly having hot old time here tonight"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Seattle police are giving good conduct emblems
to drivers who didn't violate the traffic laws in 1929
They haven't found their man yet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18
Now that the trans.Atlant

NOW that the transatlantic telephone is working,
tne next thing you'll see if some commuter rushing
Tor the 747 to get to his Office in Piccadilly Circus
on time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

man fought off two Chicago bandits to save
rs cents. He gave them no quarter
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Are there any women producers I'm
the United States?
Gloria Swanson and Mary Pick
ford produce their own pictures. Miss
Swanson is head of the Swanson
Producing Corporation and Miss
Pickford of the Mary Pickford Com
pany, both of which supply their
product to the United Artists Corpora
ton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Work, the international authority
on Auction Bridge, will answer ques-
tions on the game for Times readers
wnO write to him through The
Times, ihcIosing a self-addressed,
stamped envelope.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

several good wheezes for fine mea-
sure. You will find Penner very
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

This is the age of electricity but hot air stin
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

Which State adopted compulsory
education first? Which country
Massachusetts adopted compulsory
education in 1852, followed by New
York in 1853. Holland adopted COM
pulsory education in the sixteenth
century.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

What is the meaning of the name
Doris?
1t is from the Greek and means
"sea."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-01-18

pessimist is a man who has met too many op
timists.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
PROPAGANDA CLAIM
 s AGAIN COMES UP
American Action Against For
 eisn Powers Questions

Washington. Jan. 21 R-Agita- ton of the charge that government agencies have been spreading pro- paganda was renewed today in the senate. ..
 Senator Norris, republican, Ne braska, introduced resolution to have the foreign relations com mittee investigate whether the state department had sought to have press associations distribute propaganda respecting alleged communistic ac- tivities in Mexico. The resolution was deferred to that committee.
 Senator Dill. democrat, Washing ton, and Senator King, democrat, Utah, urged Senator Norris to broaden his resolution to disapprove government officials or agencies us ing federal radio facilities for dis tributing propaganda" or doing it any other way.
 Senator King charged that the state department, in letters. had dis tributed propaganda for the Laus- anne treaty, recently rejected by the senate, and Senator Dill charged that the government was using the Ar lington radio station for putting ad- Einistration views before the public.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Church of England
 Has Changed Ritual

London, Jan. 21 (UP)-Important changes have been made in the rit- ual of the church of England, &C., cording to religious newspaper which today said it had authoritative information that the bishops of the church had completely remodeled the marriage service. The bishops also were said to have made inter esting additions" to the ministration of public baptism and to have con- siderably revised the order for burial of the dead.
 The bishops met January 12 for 10 days discussion of proposed changes in ritual and upon their de- cisions depended whether there would be an open schism in the church.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Families in England
 Rivals for Biggest"

Barnslev, Yorkshire, Jan. 21 QP)- Villages in this part of Engand are vieing for the largest family.
 The first claim was made by the village of Denaby Main, when Mrs. William Manchester, wife of miner tecame the mother of her nine teenth child.
 The village of Blacker Hill then put up Noah Bissell and his next door neighbor, Thomas Hazelwood both of whom are fathers of 22 chil- dren, and pointed to Matthew Daw- son, of the same village. who has q family of seventeen. Bessell or ganized a football team among his sons and challenged all corners.
 The record, however, is held by Mrs. John Austen of Platts Com mon, near Barnsley, who is mother of 24, and has in addition, reared four adopted children. One of Mrs. Austen's daughters has 12 children and two others II each.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
GRAND OPERA BY
 RADIO TONIGHT
23 Stations VIII Carry Chicago
 Program
Chicago Jan 21 UP-opera will

Chicago, Jan. 21 UP-Opera will be carried to the fireside tonight.
 When the curtainrises on the second act of Faust as presented by the Chicago Civic Op4ra Company, a hookup of 23 radio broadcasting stations will tune in and carry the arias from Gounod's opera to the homes of the country.
 Some of the best of the Chicago Civic Opera Company's stars will sing. There will be Edith Mason, Charles Hackett, Irene Payleska, Richard Bonelli and Maria Claes- sena.
 The radio stations which will participate include:
 WEAF and WIZ, New York; WEEI Boston and WBZ, Spring field, Mass; WGN, XIV, and WLIB, Chicago; WCAE and KDkA, Pittsburgh: WCSH. Portland; WGY, Schenectady; WJAR, Providence; KSD. St. Louis; woe Davenport; WCCO. St. Paul. Minneapolis; WSAI, Cincinnati; WRC, Washington; WDAF. Kansas City; WWJ, Detroit; WGR. Buffalo; WTAG, Worcester, and WTAM, Cleveland.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
CUPID AIDS TWO
 FROM THIS STATE
Couple Elude Police in Dash
 for MatriIlony

Worcester, Mass, Jan. 21 (UP) Dan Cupid and two youthful Connecticut lovers today apparent ly had defeated police of two states in race to the altar.
 Police here received a request from the Connecticut state police to block the matrimonial plans of Edwin M. Curtis, IS, of Killingly, Conn, and Miss Dorothy Hummer, also IS. of Danielson, Conn.
 Local authorities hastened to city hall and discovered that mar riage license had been issued yes- tcrday to Curtis and Miss Plum mer. It was further learned that a probate court judge had, waived the fve-day law to permit an i'm mediate ceremony.
 Further check failed to reveal whether the young couple had used the license, but the local police have abandoned hope of stopping the wedding.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Mrs. Chaplin Sure of
 Money in Three Weeks

Los Angeles, Jan. q (UP)-The refusal Of the internal revenue bu- reau to allow payment of alimony to Lita Grey Chaplin from Chaplins personal funds, now under govern ment tax liens, will not delay pay ments, counsel for Mrs. Chaplin said today.
 If the internal revenue bureau has refused to act, Mrs. Chaplin's allmony will be tied up for the time being" Attorney Lyndol Young said. However, Chaplin must post bond before the end of twenty days. at which time the government may act to take over his property"
 After posting the bond of $i,oo0.- 900, Chaplin's holdings will again be under the direction of the receiver ship, and by court order they will pay the alimony and other awards of s14,400.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
TRYING TO GET MONEY FROM YOUNG Now Famous Swimmer Finds
 'What Price Glory"

Los Angeles, Jan. 21 (UP)-What price fame was beginning to worry George Young, Toronto youth who won the S25,000 prize in the Wrig- ley Catalina Island swim, today. Al most everyone" Young said, seems to want shore of his winnings.
 The latest request he received came from a young couple who made it possible for him to enter the swim MT. and Mrs. James Foster who said Young promised them S1,000 if he won. The Fosters were on their honeymoon from Quincy, Mass. They picked up Young and companion and brought them by automobile from Little Rock, Ark, to Los An- geles, when the youths motorcycle broke down in the Arkansas town.
 A telegram Young received last night from the Fosters read:
 Congratulations We knew that you would win. Snapshots of you and Bill (Young's companion) taken in Texas published in all eastern papers with story of the trip. Am sending an enlargement of picture taken at Camp Grande to your mother. >We are home and broke. Could use the thousand you prom ised if you won"
 Young denied he had promised the Fosters any money.
 Young, in the meantime, is pre- pairing to start a screen career sims liar to that entered into by Red" Grange, famous football player. The 17-year- Canadian youth spent most of the day being photographed on the Famous Player-Lasly lot preparatory to his first role as hero in a film which. it was announced,
 will give him opportunity to display his prowess in the water.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
ST. ANDREWS MINIS

Brookline, Mass, Jan. 21 tP-St. Andrews golf club of Mt. Hope, N. !, today defeated the Caledonia Curling club of New York in the first match of the invitation Bon- spiel for the Howard Stockton cup, The score was IS to '. Fourteen rinks were entered for the compe- tition at the country club here.
 St. Andrews yesterday bowed to the Country Club curriers' in the an nual district medal match which the local team won II to 8.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Naval Appropriation
 Bill Called in Senate

Washington. Jan. 21 R-Calling up the SS20,000,000 appropriation naval bill in the senate today Chair man Hale. of the naval committee, made a vigorous appeal for scout cruiser building program which will enable the American navy to get back upon the basis he considered necessary.
 The bill carries an appropriation for beginning construction of three additional cruisers recently author- ized by congress and Senator Hale will make an effort to have the sen- ate approve the item despite the re- fusal of the house to provide money for the purpose and the disapproval of such an appropriation by Presi- dent Coolidge.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Blodgett in Favor of
 Lifting Movie Film Tax

Hartford, Jan. 21 P)-Repeal of the 1925 film tax, as a law which is Fundamentally unsound" and lis susceptible of no amendment to correct it's defects," is recommended in the biennial report of Tax Con- missioner William H. Blodgett. which was submitted to the legisla- ture yesterday.
 Proportionate valuation of prop erty, so that all assessments in a given grand list are on the same scale, generally favored, presents problem in amendment of present laws, the report points out, as one law Hong generally honored by it's breach" provides for assessment at actual valuation, while another sets up market value as a standard.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Famous Painting Given
 Boston Museum of Art

Boston, Jan. 21 Pl-The painting "St Martin Dividing His Cloak With Beggar' by Fl Greco has been presented to the Boston Mu- scum of Fine Arts by Robert Treat Paine, End, of this city. Formerly owned by John Singer Sargent, the painting ia valued at s100,00O.
 This is one of five paintings by Fl Greco presenting virtually the same subject. One is in the Joseph P. Widener collection in Philadel- phia.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Voice Injured in Car
 Accident; Gets Damages

Boston, Jan. q Rt-Bccause she lost her singing voice through in juries received when she was thrown to the floor of 8 trolley car in a collision with another car in this city last May, a federal court jury today awarded Mrs. Florence Jep- person Madsen of Provo, Utah, s10,- 300 damages against the Boston Elevated Railway Company. She had sued for s50,000.
 Mrs. Madsen is director of music at Brigham Young University, Salt cert singer.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Countess Salm Has
 Arrived in England

Southampton, Eng, Jan. 21 (UP) - Countess Salm, nee Milicent Rodgers, arrived today aboard the Cunard lines Acquitania from New York and refused to be interviewed.
 Passengers said the countess had been a recluse aboard ship and did not refer to her plans during the voyage. Several passengers ex- pressed the opinion that the countess would not sue for a Paris divorce during her stay in Europe.
 When the Acquitania reached Cherbourg, the countess was in bed. An effort to interview her evoked the information that she does not get up until 10 a. m. She was ac- companied by her mother, Mrs. II. H. Rodgers, and her brother.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Tampa, Downs Racetrack
 Closed by Injunction

Tampa, Fla. Jan. 2l (uP)-The under an injunction against the track management.
 Officials of the Tampa Jockey club said racing will not be resumed until tha supreme court acts on the legal ity of the injunction, which restraints betting.
 Efforts of the Jockey club to get a writ of supersedeas from the state supreme court in Tallahassee failed.
 An airplane was sent with the necessary papers but the court de- cided to hear arguments on the in junction Monday. Until that time the injunction stands.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
PROMINENT MAN IN POLITICS PASSES Col. Johnson Of Worcester Dies in Office
 

Worcester, Mass. Jan. 21 (UP)- Col. Theodore s. Johnson, for more than half century prominently identified with republican politics in Worcester county, died suddenly to- day in his office In the Central Ex- change building here.
 Death came without warning as Johnson, who was S4 years old, sat at his desk, perusing the morn ing paper.
 Though he never had held high political offices, Johnson figured prominently in many republican ac- tivities. He also had served as clerk of the superior and ceatral district courts.
 Death was due to natural causes.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Canada Experiences
 Winters COldest Day

Winnipeg, Man., Jan. 21 ((UP)- Canada experienced it's coldest day of the winter today when the tenn perature descended to 40 degrees below zero at Transcona. It was SS below at Saskatoon, S5 below at Regina and 30 below in Winnipeg. Unofficial reports said that it was 50 degrees below in the northern most portions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Another Farm Relief
 Measure to Be Offered

Washington, Jan. 21 (UP)-The C rtis-Aswell farm relief bill, re- jected by the house agriculture committee in favor of the McNary- Haugen bill, will be offered in the house as a substitute for the latter measure, Representative Aswell, dem., La, co-author of the bill, said today.
 If you want to accomplish the relief we have been talking about for five years, get behind my bill," Aswell told the house.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Foreigners Here to
 Study Road Building

Chicago, Jan. IA - Americas an- nual clearing house for road build ing information. the yearly conven- ton of the American Road Builders Association, will draw 35,000 per- sons here Jan. 10-14.
 The fame of the country's smooth highways will attract the greatest attendance of representatives of for eign countries in the history of the organization. Delegates from South America, Cuba, Mexico, Alaska, Japan and several European coun- tries will attend. Many will tour the country later to get further road building tips.
 Reports at the gathering will show said officers of the organization, that last year was one of unprece- dented road building in virtually
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21

every State and plans for 1927 pro- grams are just a.s5 pretentious.
 A s3,00o,Oo0 exposition of road building machinery will be held in connection with the convention. The convention time will be designated as "National Good Roads Week."
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends, relatives and Department 42 of the Stanley Works for their kindness shown us at the time of the death of our father, August Splettstoeszer. We also thank them for the sym pathy shown through the many floral tributes sent.N
 Charles Splettstoeszer
 Rudolph Splettstoeszer.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
NO NEW TRIAL

Pittsburgh, Jan. 21 R>-Federal Judge w. H. II. Thomson this aft ernoon denied the motion of John w. Hubbard, wealthy Pittsburgh manufacturer, for 8 new trial in Anne Caldwell's s5oo,ooo breach of promise action against him. The Caldwell woman was awarded "a ver- dict of s5o,OoO by jury some time ago.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Chinese Mill Hands Set
 Fire to Shanghai Plant

Shanghai, Jan. 21 (UP)-Chinese employees of the Hengfong mill today set fire to the works in 50 places as a protest against the company's fail- ure to provide New Years bonuses which had been promised.
 Authorities thought this incident was a forerunner of general indus trial disturbances here. Emergency police and fremen put out the fire and quelled the disturbance accom- panying 1t.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
AZiZ Baba

Funeral services for Aziz Baba, who died after a lingering illness yesterday, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the funeral parlors of J. M. Curtin Co.,, and at the South church chapel at 2;30 o'clock Rev. Elisha F. Adams, Assyrian pastor of the South Congregational church, will officiate. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Deaths
Raymond Dongoskis

Raymond Dongoskis, two months old, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Don- goskis of 92 Rhodes street, died at o'clock this morning at his home.
 Funeral services will take place at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Burial will be in St Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
WaU Street Briefs

World trade has increased in vol ume about 5 per cent since 1913, says the New York Trust Company. It amounted to s39,60O, 100000 in 1925, against 7.soo.0oO.oOo before the war period.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
John Galatf

John Galati, 14 years old, died at midnight last night at his home. 126 Lincoln street. He was the son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Galati.
 He is survived by his parents, five brothers, Michael Alexander, Eu- gene, Victory and Raymond, and two sisters, Carmella and Ruth.
 The funeral will be held at the home tomorrow morning at o'clock. Burial will be in St. Marys ceme- tery.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
FAFNIR'S EXTRA DIVIDEND
Four Per Gent Declared Today at Meeting of Board of Directors Today Payable January 27.

An extra dividend of 4 per cent was declared today by the directors of the Fafnir Bearing Co.,. payable on January 27 to stockholders of record today.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
City Items

Attorney Edward A. Mag is spend- ing a few days at Atlantic City.
 See the Atwater Kent specials s1os complete at Henry Morans & Sons. -advt
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
Funerals
Adam MikaIiontS

Funeral services for Adam Mika- lionis of S78 East street will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning at St Andrews church. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
TREASURY BALANCE

Treasury Balance, $201, 1,611. TOYS Boston-Exchanges SSS,00o, 900; Balances s42,000,000.
 New York-Clearing House, ex- changes $1,140.000 0,000; balances s115,ooo.ooo.
New Britain herald., 1927-01-21
ITS SPRING AT BOLLERER'S POSY SHOP

Primroses in bloom, AHaleaa, Cyclameu
 Heather, Cinerarla, HyAeinths. 8 West Main St., Prof. Bldg. Tel. 8S1. "The Telegraph Florist of New BritAln"
Evening star., 1927-11-05
Minister and Mime. Varela
Were Hosts at Luncheon Today.

Senator Samuel NJ. Shortridge of
California has arrived in Washington
and is at the Carlton for several
weeks.
Evening star., 1927-11-05
'oom of Corcoran Hall of the univer-

room of Corcoran Hall Of the univer-
sity.
Mr.. M. C. Reckord, assistant di.
rector of first aid and life saving of
the American Red Cross, gave an in
teresting and graphic account of the
Mississippi flood disaster and the way
in which the Red Cross, aided by
President Coolidge's special commit
tee, met the emergency.
DR.. Minna G.. Denton, chairman or
the house committee. aided by the
home economics students of the uni
versity, was responsible for the re-
freshments served during the social
hour. which preceded the meeting.
Mrs. William E. Colver will have
with her over the week end in her
apartment at the Wardman Park
Hotel her daughter. Miss Polly Ann
Colver. who is attending Goucher
College this year.
Miss Edith Gallant returned last
week to her home, on Sixteenth
street, after a 10-week visit 10 her
brother in Alameda. Calf. En- route