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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07
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THE AUDIBILITY OF THUNDER

THE AUDIBILITY OF THUNDER
A good deal Of mystery has been
made of the fact that artillery fir
ing can be heard at much greater
distances than thunder. During the
World War cannonading In Elan
ders was often heard in England at
places 140 or $50 miles from the .
battleflelds. Thunder is not gen.
orally audible at a greater distance
than ten or twelve miles, and hardly
ever as far as forty miles.
The mystery can be explained. In
the first place, the intensity Of a
sound depends upon the density Of
the air in which it is produced, and
not upon that Of the air in which it
is heard. The air diminishes in
density upward. Balloonists thou
sands Of feet above the earth hear
with remarkable clearness sounds
from the ground below, but people
on the ground cannot hear similar
sounds from the balloon. AS thun-
der is mainly produced at the level
of the clouds, it is subject to this
popularity. Again, cannonading is
heard at great distances only when
the air is comparatively calm, and
perhaps only when it is arranged in
well-defined horizontal layers, of
such character as to keep the sound
from spreading far aloft. Very diff
ferent conditions prevail during a
thunder storm. In fact, the con-
ditions are then Dust such as would
scatter and dissipate the sound
waves. Lastly, the noise of a can
non comes from a single place and
the energy of the disturbance is
concentrated to produce a single
system of sound waves; while the
disturbance due to lightning is
spread over the long path of the
discharge.
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A Noteworthy Record

In the first place, this Lord
Beaverbrook" has travelled under
SO many names that the police can
not identify him.
In the second place, there are no
less than fifty women who thought
they wanted to marry him at one
time or another.
In the third place, these women
were SO enraptured over his at
tenticns that they gave him furs,
jewelry and cash to the amount of
a million dollars or more.
In the fourth place, he succeeded
in jumping bail twice and in keeping
out of prison, though he is wanted
in forty-six States.
In the fifth place, the New York
authorities do not care much how
his pending trial comes out since
he already has five years of a Sing
Sing sentence to serve.
In the sixth place, there are
enough indictments against him to
result in several hundred years of
confinement, even though only a
quarter of them bring conviction.
In the seventh place, he is a
cheerful soul who declares that he
never robbed a woman in his life,
that his only sin consists in the
inability to refuse keeping what
women have given him, and that
he ought not to be charged with
robbery, but with breach of trust.
This is not all that might be said
to prove what a wide and peculiar
-swath Lord Beaverbrook" or Whit
man, or Stengel, or whatever else
you prefer to call him, has cut in
the field of society and romance,
but it is quite enough.
Another amazing record and of a
far more agreeable character, as 4
believe, has just been made by Paul
Whiteman, who signs a contract
amounting to $4,000 for forty-four
weeks of jazz.
If money talks, this ought to set
tie arguments as to whether jazz
has value.
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.Tnhn Drew

John Drew is fighting for his life in San Fran
cisco hospital, victim Of arthritis
It. is doubtful if any figure in the American the
hter today is more revered and beloved fore and aft
the footlights Born to the theater he has trouped
up and down the country for more than half a CEN
fury His sister, George, married Maurice Barrymore
and he became counselor of Ethel, John and Lionel
famous children of the pair, their worthy fathers
death. He was their Uncle John, but his family grew
to include all the children of the theater theyears
brought honor and fame to his name and wisdom and
experience to his heart
Beginning chiefly with Shakespeare, he became
one of the leading opponents of polite comedy CLASH
cal or modern of the past two generations His name
became household word even among people who
have never him act
He had reconsidered an announced retirement and
was appearing in Tyer's splendid revival of Pineros
''Trelawny of the Wells" when the racking pain of
rheumatic fever forced him to deposit his aching
bones on hospital bed in Portland, Ore, this May
Long before the ravages of the disease had won
the fight with the old mans indomtable spirit, per-
sons who saw Uncle John on his last tour knew it
wouldn't be long He looked out the footights
with almost sghtless eyes through heavy lensed spec
tacles and he nped on a cane. vslet ushered thin
to the wings for every entrance and retrieved him
there at each exit leading him finally through the
streets to his hotel
If, as the doctors bulletins indicate, Uncle John
has made his last tour, it fitting that he should
have been stricken while troupng at the head Of
of the finest groups Of stars ever assembled in
play. Wilton Lackaye, o. P. Heggie, Mrs. Thomas
Whiffen Peggy Wood, Helen Gahagen, Estelle Win
wood and James Powers were In the cast, but Uncle
John was the headliner The play folded up shortly
fter it appeared that his illness not temporary
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07
TRACY
SAYS:
This Hos Been q Year of
Astounding Records and
achievements, Some Are
Good, Some Bad, and
Some Merely Curious.

Due to the increase in number
of American troops in China, the
British government has ordered the
withdrawal of an entire brigade.
If this Government continues to
dispatch troops TO China with the
same generosity it has shown in the
past, not only England, but all
other interested countries, can re-
call all their troops and let America
look after their affairs.
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Questions and AnS7CerS

Poland, and educated at Warsaw,
Poland. Her mother was Polish and
her father was a gypsy. She is a
raturalized American citizen.
Who introduced cigarets into the
United States?
There is no official or authentic
information on the subject. 1t is
generally conceded that cigaret smo-
king spread to the United States
from England in 1865 and that
England was introduced to cigaret
smoking during the Crimean War
by Russian troops.
What is the national anthem of
England?
God Save the King"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

To be the champion among women tennis players
it isn't necessary that be very pretty girl very
charming and modest.
But it is rather nice to know that Americas sue
cessfu contender for the world title is just that kind
of girl.
Helen Wills in England just now, is demonstrate
ing in the same way that Lndbergh did what cork
ing youngsters this country can turn out when
it tries itself.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07
With Other Indiana Editors
CLINTON CITIZEN

CLINTON CITIZEN
We were getting all set few days ago for the
year without summer" that was so confidently pre-
dicted by of the long range weather prophets
last fall. Then along change
me Sum and we had to Shed our coat So we
,o,.,ooo guess that the real prediction for the
"'e''eoo rest of July and August is the in
Yeor2 the old patent medicine almanac
About this time look for warm
weather.
The weather bureau, which keeps tab on such mat
ters with annoying accuracy, in order to refute
when we say the winters are certainly warmer than
when boy insists that for the three spring
months Of March, April and May, temperature varied
less than two degrees from normal, except at few
scattered stations. The only abnormal feature of the
weather. the burueau says. was the rainfall, which
twice the seasonal average in these middle west
states while the southeast and southwest suffered
from drought.
1t is our experience, based on many years of OBJ
servaton that the weather is orderly and well
disciplined. 1t always is going off on tears and up
setting calculations. Very likely there will be cool
weeks this summer Sometimes there are. The only
safe statement to make is that unusual weather
is usual.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07
IGREENsRURG TIMEsl

(GREENSBURG TIMES)
Southeastern Indiana hardly knows what paved
highway is Decatur County has one little stretch
running northeast of town and built by the county
1t starts in Greensburg and ends
Nothing nowhere One citizen facetiously re-
for read for former county commits
Docnts,r sioner to his home
All counties north Of Decatur have
payements constructed by the State highway com
mission All counties west of Decatur have pavements
done by the State. Decatur County has regularly
paid its taxes into the State treasury. much more
than some of the counties with paved roads, put
has gotten nothing save promises.
The writer made trip to the southern part oil
the State few weeks ago. After leaving Decatur
County fine paved roads were found.
visit to Rush. Shelby Fayette Hancock, Henry
WAYNE Bartholomew and other nearly counties other
than to the southeast will show excellent pavement
but not foot has the State given to Decatur county
This has been explained by the statement that tne
recent administrations have seen mt to locate the
money in counties where it was more needed TO at
tract Republican votes to the ticket.
Maybe change in administration would get bet
ter results in the road building lines for Decatur as
the present group show no indication of action.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

What is "isothermal compress
sion and "adibatic compression"
Isothermal compression is reduc-
ton in4the volume of a fluid with
out any change in temperature.
Adiabatic compression is compress
sion of a fluid in way that no heat
leaves or enters 1t.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

woman asking for divorce charges her husband
threw the supper at her. What we are wondering is
whether or not she caught the can
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

thing. There not the heart left to carry with
Uncle John gone.
One of the few remaining aristocrats of the Grand
theater of yeseryear splendid actor and intelligent
ovable man, America will hope for his recovery and
that may live to long enjoy the honors that his
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Now that Ambassador Herrick is home, he prob.
ably will have many inquiries about whether or moi
Lindbergh really did refuse champagne
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

A husband kicked his wife twenty-five feet or
from the bedroom to the kitchen. They shouldn't
have rented such a large apartment
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

The Grand Duke Nicholas Nichoaevitch has Just
issued his fftyseventh proclamation predicting the
fall of Bolshevism right away. If Boshevism should
fall 1t probably would surprise him as much as any
of us.
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You can get an answer to any cues
to The indianapolis Times washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash.
ington. d. c. ipclosing 2 cents IN
marital advice cannot be given nor can
extended research be undertaken. All
other questions will receive a personal
reply. Unsigned requests cannon pe
answered All letters are confidential,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

We are awaiting the question that will un
doubleday be the next to go insurance policies
about the wifes temper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

What Presidents wives died in the
White House?
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison died in
the White House Oct. %, 1892; the
first Mrs. Tyler died there Sept. 8,
1912 and the first Mrs. Wilson died
there Aug. 6, 1914.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

We've decided that these trans Atlantic fgh
were all propaganda for E. D. T.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Commander Byrd reports he found lot of fog
over Ireland Was it fog, or smoke?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

A genius is thin lady in grand opera.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

How much does the largest ele-
plant in captivity weight?
The largest one of which there is
record was the Abyssinian elephant
Jumbo, owned by Barnum and
Bailey's Circus. At the age of
twenty-five when he was killed
while crossing a railroad track near
st. Thomas, Canada, he weighed
$4,000 pounds and was IL feet, tall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Who discovered the process of
Theoretically sealing food to preserve
it? When did cans used for this
purpose come into general use?
The process was discovered in
1795 by a Frenchman, Nicholas
Appert. Fourteen years later Ma
poleon gave him a prize of 10000
francs for his invention. In 1910
an English patent was taken out for
Appert's process, from which he de-
rived no benefit. From England
knowledge of the process was soon
brought to America. HOLSTERS and
salmon were the first foods canned
commercially in America, but in
1925 fruits and vegetables were also
canned. Glass jars were used at
first, but were soon abandoned for
general use because they were per-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

What is the meaning of the In
dian word "ocOnOmowoc?"
"Home of the beaver"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Where was POIa Negri born and
educated? Is she an American citi-
zen?
Pola Negri was born in Bromberg,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

What steps must British citizen,
who is a declarant for American
citizenship, take before leaving for
a visit to Scotland in order to ure-
serve his standing in this country?
He must get British passport,
which will be limited to three
months and will serve for re-entry,
but it must be surrendered to the
British consul upon return to the
United States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Are there any full "Admirals" in
the United States Navy?
There are four: G. F. Hughes, =.
w. Eberle, R. H. Jackson and G. s
williams. They are full admirals
only while serving as commander
in-chief of the various fleets. When
not serving in that capasity they
are permanent Rear Admirals."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

How many daily and Sunday
newspapers are published in New
York City?
There are seventy-three daily
newspapers, of which twenty have
Sunday editions. There are eleven
papers that have Sunday issues only.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

Who won the wOman's chess
championship for 1926?
Mrs. Natalie Nixdorff.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-07-07

ishable, bulky and expensive. In
1923 Thomas Kensett secured a pat
ent on the use of tin cans for this
purpose, and since then they have
been commonly employed.
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Helen Wills

Real Admiral, U. S. N.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
VIRGINIA BROKER FIRM
CLAIMS BANKRUPTCY
Cobb Bros, Old Norfolk House,
Files Involuntary Petition-Com-
modify Trade Blamed.

By the Associated Press.
NORFOLK. Va, October 18.-Cobb
Brothers & Co, one of the oldest stock
brokerage concerns in this section of
the country, yesterday filed a petition
in involuntary bankruptcy in Federal
Court here. No schedule of assets or
liabilities was filed and none of the
attorneys or petitioners could give
an idea Of the amount involved. The
creditors are said, however, to be
numerous They are chiefly in east
ern Virginia and North Carolina. The
firm has dealt in stocks. bonds, cotton,
grain and provisions for 80 years and
is q member of the New York and
Norfolk cotton exchanges.
Charles c. Cobb. one of the partners,
said he had no statement to make, but
the other member, James B. McCaw,
issued formal statement saying:
Recent transactions in cotton and
grain aggregating a large amount are
the cause OF present condition. This
condition was both unknown and un.
authorized by me-"
Evening star., 1927-10-18

NEW YORK, October 18 R.-Four
hundred manufacturers of automotive
parts and kindred products, compris.
ing the Motor and Accessory Manufac.
turers' Association, have an annual
output valued at approximately
$4,000, 100000 and employ 200. 900 per-
sons. One-half Of this output goes to
other manufacturers, including car
and truck makers, and the other half
is distributed through the wholesale
and retail trade, 1t is shown in a
study Of its membership by the asso.
citation. Member companies have
manufacturing plants in 21 States and
one Canadian province. The associa-
ton has issued buyers guide.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
MACKEY TO CONDUCT
FIGHT ON ANNEXATION
special Dispatch to The Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLARENDON. Va, October 49,
crandall Mackey. former Common.
wealth attorney for Arlington County,
( has been appointed by the board of
supervisors to assist Commonwealth
Attorney William c. Cloth in defend.
hG the county's interests in the long
Hgal battle which is expected to fol.
/ bw If Alexandria City goes through
4 klth its plans for annexation Of
( county territory.
Before petitioning the court for an
sexation, Alexandria, it is said. must
terVe notice on the board Of super.
gisors OF its intentions. AS yet this
has not been done. But, anticipating
tuch a move on the part of Alexan.
iria. the supervisors are doing all in
:neir power TO be prepared, and Com.
honwealth Attorney Cloth has been
authorized TO go to any lengths to
combat the issue.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
MARYLAND MUNICIPAL
AND CITY BONDS SCARCE
Special Dispatch to Tho Star.

Special Dispatch to Tho Star.
BALTIMORE October 1S.-Local in
vestment bankers report a great
scarcity Of Maryland State and mu-
nicipal securities at present. There
are no new local issues advertised for
sale, and dealers here report that prac-
tically all bonds offered in the past
have been absorbed by the public.
issues on the local market are high
at present, with few transactions re-
ported, showing that the bulk of this
type of investment has been put away
Local dealers are bidding for State
and municipal bonds outside Of Mary
land in order to supply the demand
which they report exists here at pres
ent for this type of security.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
CLOSING is STRONG.
Public Utilities Bid Upward Eagerly
i'm Final Dealings,

NEW YORK, October IS OP.-The
tlosing was strong. Eager bidding for
representative public utilities enliv.
sned the final hours dealings. Mon
sana Power and Philadelphia Co. hit
tew peaks at 10912 and lis. re-
ttpectively, and Radio crossed II for
the first time this year. Case Thresh-
ng Machine improved 7k and Brook
lyn Union Gas and U. s. Cast Iron
Pipe 8 each. Coppers picked up
lmartly, especially Green Cananea.
Total sales approxjmated 1900, 900
Shares
Evening star., 1927-10-18
WOOL TRADE SLOWER.

BOSTON, October IS (SpeciaD.-
The Boston wool market was slower
today. but prices were we'll main
tanned. Fleece wool were quiet, and
territories spotty. Fine territory was
quoted at 1.12a1.15 clean basis
French combing at 1.05a1.08, hall
blood at 1.O2a1.05, three-eighths blood
at 92a93 and quarter blood at 82a85
Fine Ohio grade fieeces were quoted
at 46a47 grease basis, half blood al
46a47 and three-eighths blood and
quarter blood at 46.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
COTTON GOODS QUIET.

NEW YORK, October 18 (SpeciaD.--
Cotton goods markets We're again
quiet today as print cloth prices slipped
Off s at S% cents for 64x6Os. The
standard 6Sx72s were unchanged at
9A cents. Raw silks were shade
easier IN an active market, with
brisker trading here and in Yoko.
hama.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
tonotailons furnished By W. B. Hfbbs & Co.,
Nominal Selling checks

NEW YORK, October IS R).-For-
eisn exchanges steady; quotations Gn
cents: Great Britain, demand, 4S6 9.16:
cables, 4S6 1892: 60-day bills on banks,
: 4S2s4 France. demand, 3.92A; cables,
392R; Italy, demand, 5.462s; cables,
b46as.
many, 23.S8A; Holland. 1919: Norway.
2632l2. Sweden, 26.9it2 Denmark,
2G.79. Switzerland. 19.2Sh2; Spain.
J7I4i2; Greece, 1924 Poland, 1I.20;
Czechoslovakia, 2.96Ia; Jugoslavia,
176: Austria, 1903; Runania, .62ss;
Argentina, 4o75: Brazil. 1895: Toxic
$3.50; Shanghai, 62.s21s; Montreal
!, .1)0. 10 II IS. .Asss
Evening star., 1927-10-18
BUTTER Is HIGHER

CHICAGO, October 10 Np.-Butter
Higher; receipts, 1854 tubs;
creamery extras, 47k: standards,
AN; extra firsts, 44ka45x; f1rsts,
40ka42; seconds, 36a3Sh. Eggs-Un.
changed; receipts, $500 cases.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
Markets at a Glance

/, NEW YORK R).-Stocks irregular:
Radio Corporation highest since 1925.
Bonds quiet; Polish loan oversub.
hcribed. Foreign exchanges steady;
sterling reacts; German marks at new
, high. Cotton steady; fears frost East
frn belt. Sugar lower; Cuban selling.
Coffee easy; disappointing Rio market.
CHICAGO.--Wheat easy; lower
Northwestern markets. Corn easy:
Increased country offerings. Cattle
. Irregular. Hogs easy.
Evening star., 1927-10-18
NEW YORK MARKETS.

NEW YORK, October 18 (P.-Rye
firm: No. 2 western 109k f. o. b. New
York, and 107% c. i. f. export. Barley
steady; mailing S9B C. /. f. New York
Lard firmer; middle west 1320a1330.
Wheat futures opened steady; domes-
tic December 1919. Other articles
UNCHANGED.