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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Too Much Personality

Tho current history of American politics is
written largely around personalities active in the
political arena.
Right now Calvin Coolidge has the undisputed
center of the Republican stage. Al Smith, for the
moment, at least has crowded his competitors out
of the Democratic lmelight.>
Most of the political writings convey the impress
sion that the course of American politics in the I'M
mediate future will be largely determined by the
actions of these and few other leaders 1t is
amentable that this is So
It distorts the picture of American political life,
and increases the difficulty of straight thinking on
this complicated subject While it is true that
political personalities play an important role in our
lives. it is not true that they have the transcendant
power which the attention devoted to them would
indicate.
Coolidge is now securely ntrenched in the
White House. but two crop failures and business
depression between now and November, 1928, might
well leave him thoroughly discredited.
And by the same token if business continues
good and if farmers begin to enjoy prosperity, It's
a reasonably safe bet that nothing Al Smith or any
other Democratic leader say or do can dislodge
the Republican grip on the seats of the mighty.
In 1920 the Democrats reaped the whirlwind
of economic depression and war disbursement and
were thrown out of office. Since then Republicans
have reaped the benefits of less general pros
perity.
The Democrats were not to blame in any major
degree for the economic distress which overlook
us in 1920. The Republicans are only incidentally
responsible for the general prosperity which exists
today.
The roots of conditions which make for the
general we'll being distress Of most of generally
lie far deeper than the surface of political PERSONAL
ties If we would trace these roots into the labor
atory the farm house. the field the factory, 1t would
give us much clearer understanding of American
politics.
We would realize that leading personalities, al
though always interesting and important, are at
times little than corks bobbing along on the
surface of a current events over which they have
at most only slight degree of control.
Such a realization might remove some of the
zest from American politics. but it would compensate
for the addition of more intelligence
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Greatest All Star Cast in History of
Theater to Be Seen in TrelaWny

A bestarred cast, fifty called ''the
greatest in history" including in its
roster celebrities no less than John
Drew, Peggy Wood, 0. =. Heggie,
Helen Gahagen, Otto Kruger, Estella
Winwood Rollo Peters, Mrs. Thomas
Whiffin. Wilton Lackaye. Henrietta
Crosman, John L. Kellerd, Effie
Shannon, Lawrence D'Orsay, J. NJ.
Kerrigan, Eric Dressler and Frieda
Inescort will appear at the Murat
on Tuesday night, May 3, in Pinero's
comedy, "Trelawny of the Wells"
"Trelawny" has seen many revi-
walls since it's first production in
America-at the old Lycem Theater
in New York in 1898. with Mary Man
nering in the leading role. Ethel
Barrymore appeared in the same
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

part in 1911. and more recently in
1925, Laurettc Taylor headed the
cast when the Players Club in New
York produced the Pinero comedy as
it's annual revival.
Yet it is certain that even Pinero
himself could not have dreamed that
his sentimental comedy of the Eng
lish playfolk should ever be given
such a cast as Mr.. Tyler has assem-
bled. And in so doing, Mr.. Taylor
could not have. chosen a better play
for so distinguished n group of play
ers. For "Trelawny" is a comedy
all actors must find difficulty in not
loving. 1t tells a story of actors and
their love of acting. even of their
love for one another, their loyalty
their vanities. their humiliations and
their successes. Actors can't help
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Useless Charity

The American people are respond
ing generously to the call for relief
funds. This is typical of their kind
ness. 1t is also typical of an atti-
tude which makes so much of their
charity useless.
If we help more people to help
themselves, we wouldn't need to do
so much for the helpless.
The only intelligent charity is that
which tends to prevent disaster. We
must assist the flood refugees, of
course, and no matter how much we
give for that purpose, we cannot
give too much.
At the same time our generosity
will count for little unless it finds
expression in a sensible effort to pre-
vent such disasters in the future.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Times Readers
Voice Vices
To Editor The Times:

To Editor The Times:
We are hearing a good deal these
days about Checks and Balances"
1 am a working man and the check
which interests me is the one 1 have
to give Ed. Ramasy for my taxes
next week. When l have done that
there won't be any balance" What
good have checks and balances"
done during this administration?
They didn't "check" College avenue
bridge, which is now badly out of
balance" Perhaps they mean that
we have had to CHECK" up our
speed in order to keep our balance"
when driving over our WORKOUT
streets The cities which have the
manager plan seem to have the
"check" on the politicians and the
balance in the city treasury.
- A WORKING NAN.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
~
Tracy
" Says:
A11Stocrdcy and AmuSe-
ment Find q Conn.,
mon Level.
By NJ. L. Tracy

Stocks suffered a general decline
Monday. The fact that they recov-
cred on Tuesday shows there was no
good reason for this. You cannot
help believing that the stock market
operates too often on gambling, and
that much Of the money made in it
has little to do with the promotion
and maintenance of genuine bust
ness.
There is a deal of difference be-
tween trading in stock to make
money out of its fluctuations and
trading in it for an investment.
In so far as the stock market
offers an opportunity to investment,
it helps business. In so far as it
encourages speculation, it hurts
business. The problem of how to
clear it Of gambling without de-
stroying its service is one that our
financial experts should try to solve.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Romance Endures

No matter how interesting mod
ern life becomes, it can never OBJ
scure the romance of the past. With
all our inventions and discoveries,
we are still lured by the relics and
records Of previous generations.
This comes about from a deep
seated realization that human ex-
perience is the greatest teacher of
them all, that the basic problems
of life are old as the hills and that
the more we can learn of how other
men met and solved them the bet
ter we are off.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
CVT"A c.,11xzs.Gio,r
BRIDGE
BY. MiIn1tn ~
C'Dz'rI1 \ ,
InfOrmatOry Double Calls
for Four-Card Major

The pointer for today is:
AN INFORMATORY DOUBLE
ASKS PARTNER TO ANSWER
WITH A FOUR-CARD MAJOR
NO MATTER HOW WEAK; DO
NOT DOUBLE UNLESS PRE-
PARED FOR THAT KIND OE
ANSWER.
Yesterdays hand was held by
West, who had to decide what to do
after a declaration by South.
o A.K.1o.1
8 AHA
3 J.1O'7's
My answer slip reads:
No. 5. South pass; West should
bid one Heart or one No Trump.
No. 6. South one No Trump: West
should pass.
No. :. South one Spade; West
should double.
No. 8. South one Club; West should
bid one Heart.
My reasons in support Of these
declarations are:
]
strong four-card Major and a No
Trump with three suits stopped, the
selection is an optional one. In this
case it is a reasonably close choice.
My preference would be the Heart
because it contains three honors am
the defenseless suit is composed On
but two cards, but I give both bids
as correct.
No. 6. Too weak to bid two Hearts
over a No Trump on the right, and
Furthermore that bid might steer
the adversaries into Spades, at which
they might be more dangerous than
at No Trump. The hand has the
strength for a double, but East is
apt to answer with two Spades,
which would not fit. Vests best
way out of the difficulty is to pass.
An adverse game at No Trump is
not probable.
No. :. The double is fully justified
by Vests strength and by his de-
sire for a Heart take.out If East
have four Hearts.
No. 8. The adverse suit being
/ SlOpptu Only OIlCcf lue mart Is
safer than No Trump, and a bid
is preferable to a double, because
of the danger of a take-out by East
with four small Spades.
Today's West hand follows:
A A'K'1O'7
@ A.Q.1O.e's
8 9'7's
%5
Score loye-all. what should West
declare after Soutns declarations, as
stated in the answer slip that fol
lows?
Bridge Answer Slip of April p
No. 8. South pass; West should. 49,.
..,,....,'. ..'...,'' 10000.
No. 10. South one No Trump; West
should .................
No. IT.. South one Diamond: West
should ................. ........ IN
No. II. South one Club; West shout f
............... ..'.''..''''.
John f. Ollie Co.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

Is dreamed" or "dreamt" the cor
rect past tense for the word dream?
Dream" is one of the verbs which
varies between led" and ct" I'D in
the past tense and the past particle.
In writing, the led" for1as are pre-
ferred in mort cases; in speaking.
the ct" forms are more common.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
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This list of questions contains a
little bit of everything. You'll find
the answers on page IA:
1. Rearrange the groups of these
words so that words having directly
opposite meanings will be paired:
glory
love
publicity
heroism
energy
secrecy
cowardice
lassitude
ignominy
hate
2. Is ''fugue" term used in paint
ing, music, poetry or drama?
8. What is the family name of the
reigning house of England?
4. In what sports did the following
men become famous: Jim Maloney,
Joe Sewel, Roland Locke, Vincent
Richards, Bonnie Friedman?
5. What took place at Hog Island
during the World War?
6. What railroad system has the
Fred Harvey dining car service?
| T. In what State is Lake Winnie
bago?
s. What is the function of the diff.
ferential in the automobile?
8. At what point in Indiana can
foreign ships dock?
10. What cape forms the souther-
most tip Of South America?
IL. What is the largest lake in In.
diana?
-. What are Brazil's two most
noted products?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Questions and
Answers

You can get an answer to any ques-
tion OF fact or information by writing
to The Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau 1922 New York Ave. Wash.
stamps for reply. Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given nor can
extended research be undertaken. All
other questions will receive personal
reply. Unsigned requests cannot be
answered. All letters are confidential
-EditOr
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Albert Jeremiah BeUeridge

Albert Jeremiah BeUeridge
The First Citizen of Indiana is
dead.
The voice which ever spoke it's
principles, it's ideals and it's hopes is
stilled.
The pen which wrote indelibly the
nearing of America is idle.
The sudden and untimely death OF
Albert j. Beveridge brings more than
the sudden shock Of grief to mourning
friends. It brings a sense of loss to
countless thousands who cherish IN
their hearts a love of liberty and found
in Beveridge the interpreter of all their
hopes.
AS statesman author, citizen, he
was chief in Indiana and passes into
the pages Of history as it's greatest con-
tribution to the Nation.
His great talent, his enormous Ca
pacity for work, most of all his fidelity
to the faith which was his, permitted
him to play part in history given but
to few Americans.
AS Senator, his voice was ever lift
ed against oppression.
His was the first to attack the in
sidious forces which would betray the
heritage of liberty received from the
founders
He did not choose the easy path to
fame or honor. He battled for prin-
ciples and did not falter when opposed
y to mighty and powerful forces.
In the Senate, his great contribu-
tion was his championship of laws to
curb the greed of those who exploited
children in mills and mines.
And when the revolt against con-
trol of this Government by special
privilege took form, Beveridge stood at
the side of Roosevelt as one of the lead
ers in that cause.
The same dauntless courage with
which he fought entrenched power, he
threw into contests with waves of pop
ular emotion which he believed BODIED
i'll for Americanism.
There was no servility in his soul.
His mind gave no lodgment to the
demagogic. "
When he wrote his famous Life of
John Marshall" he gave to the ages
conception of Americanism that will
live.
Destiny ordained that he did not
finish what he believed to be a greater
contribution in his "Life of Lincoln"
into which he put the energy and
strength that fastened his end.
To few is it given to leave so deep
an impress upon the trend of the age in
which they live. To few is it given to
leave behind so unbroken a record of
fidelity to principle, so great an example
of courage, so clear message for all
time.
While his voice is silent, his pen
idle, his work lives.
In days to come, the words of Bev-
eridge will bring inspiration and hope
and courage to other men who love their
country and their flag as he loved it.
The grave takes only his clay.
Indiana .mourns her gifted son, but
through it's tears must pause in reverent
tribute and gratitude to his memory.
He goes to the ages as one of the
very few who could say, in all truth,
with the prophet:
20 Death, where is thy sting?
0 grave, where is thy victory?"
They'd Be Poor Students
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
What is the greatest sea depth a

What is the greatest sea depth at
which moving pictures have been
taken?
Probably it was around the Tortu.
gas Islands. where DIR. Paul Bartsch,
curator of molluskr in the National
Museum at Washington, d. c., has
been making tests with the most
modern motion picture camera yet
perfected for recording scenes under
sea. Exactly what depth has been
reached is not known.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

The Army is to have new cook book. You car
lead an army cook to cock book but you cam
make him change his stew.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

How old is RED" Grange and what
is his first name? Is he still in COL
lege?
He is 26 years old, and his first
name is Harold. His address is
Wheaton, III. He is not attending
college. He played professional foot
ball last fall and and is under con-
tract to appear in several moving
picture productions.
When and where was Hans Chris
tan Anderson born?
At Odense, Denmark, April 2, 1905.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
sgd CHAPLIN
10 THE BETTER OLE" A Warnsr Pietrs

Here is a good picture of sgd
Chaplin as Old Bill. AS you know,
Old Bill is the chief fun character
in 1.-THE Better OLE" at the Circle
all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

What is the total amount Of pub
lie land unapprOpriated and unre-
served in the United States?
The amount remaining at the close
of 1925 was 1S4,726,s46 acres. In ad-
dition to this the government had
15S, 1895, O56 acres in national forests.
The unaallotted Indian reservations
account for 49,347 acres. The lands
withdrawn from public entry are:
Coal lands, 81, 442,263 acrer; oil lands
5,94O,521 acres; phosphate lands, ST.
S19,S6S acres; power site reserves,
4,243,76S acres, and public water re-
serve 357, 1907 acres.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

How did rubber get its name?
From it's first use which was to
erase marks from paper, etc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

Indianapolis theaters today offer:
1.-THE Little Spitfire" at English S;
Roy Cummings and Dave Apollon at
Keith's; dance Moods" at the Lyric;
"Wigginsville" at the Palace; Beau
Geste" at the Colonial; Johnny Get
Your Hair Cut" at the Apollo; Lady
in Ermine" at the Uptown; "Mr.
WI" at the Ohio; THE Better ole"
at the Circle; 1.-The Last Trail at
the Isis and burlesque at the Mutual.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

but play the famous old comedy af-
fectionately.
Not strangely, old as is Tire
lawny of the Wells" it is still an ap.
pealing play. It's sentiment is sure,
its technique inerrant. 1t is expert
play-making of kind that can never
lose its interest. Pinero must have
written it lovingly, giving it a his
torical Importance. For it chronicles
the birth of modern realism in the
English theater.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27
Did Napoleon hold the pope of
Rome Drisoner for three wears?

Did Napoleon hold the pope Of
Rome prisoner for three years?
Napoleon's attempt to control the
continent of Europe brought him into
conflict with the papacy. Pope Plus
VII refused to enforce the blockade
against England and further pre-
sumed to disregard other commands
of Napoleon. Thereupon Napoleon
declared that the pope was no longer
a secular prince and took possession
Of his domains MAY, 1909. Pope
Plus straightway communicated
the emperor, who thereupon arrested
him and for three years held him a
State prisoner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

1t would seem honesty is the best fallacy these
days.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-04-27

Score love-all what should West
declare after South's declarations, as
stated in the answer slip that fol
lows?
Bridge Answer Slip of April 81
No. 8. South pass; West should 49,.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-02-10
new WATER RATES
EFFECTIVE MARCH 1ST

One dollar per thousand gallons
for domestic use, minimum charge
regardless of amount used $500
per month.
Two dollars per thousand to
contractors or persons for all
building and improvement pur-
poses, plus $500 service charge.
All customers are requested to
pay their water bills at the Dick
enson County Bank before the
10th, succeeding month, in order
to save the 10 percent penalty
which will be added, to your bill
on the 10th day of each month
Meters will be installed on al
service lines as soon as possible
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-02-10
HONE BREW

Take 20 pounds sugar, z bus
hels corn meal, 5 cans Red Devil
I've, | load stable manure Ito put
kick into it, l jug wood alcohol,
3 pounds cayenne pepper, 81
worth of assoefoedta, and a cakes
laundry soap; strain through a
polcat's skin, let this concoction
ferment for three days in base
ment, and then put on your gas
mask and raincoat, and remove
lid and bottle promptly. This
beverage could be made much
stronger and more in keeping
with the average runs il you
could get a bushel OF so of coch-
reaches, 8 pound JIG of bugs,
and a few green flies to soak in
vat while fermentation is going
on Kiss your wife and children
goodbye, make your will and
drink before going to bed.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-02-10
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. H. D. e]Stanley of
Darwin, Va, was a business
caller in Clintwood, Tuesday.
S. Terry Mullins, of Dwale, Va,
was in town Tuesday and paid
his respects to the Herald by
subscribing for year.
M. William Flanagan, ct
Lebanon, was in town Tuesday.
Mrs. j. C. Moore made usna
call on Tuesday and paid us for a
nice lot of Job printing. Thanks.
Henry Mccoy, of Stratton, was
in town Wednesday.
A. A. Skeen, of this city, has
just paid the Herald office a call,
and is having the Herald send to
John W. Kerr, of Fort Pierce,
Fla. Mr.. Kerr, as many people
know, is a former citizen of
this County and will no doubt, be
glad to get the news from his
home County.
Mr.. Skeen is, also, having the
Herald sent to his son. who is in
Bluefield College,
DR.. and Mrs. j. C. Moore of
Fremont. were in town Monday
1t has been reported here that
there are several cases of ,pneu-
monia on Caney Rihge, which has
causen one death in the last few
days .-..ss
Mr.. John w, Reedy, Deputy
Sheriff, who. has been citizen
of Clintwood, Va. for the last
year, has moved his family tc
Caney, Va.
Mr.. N. E. Beverly of near
Baden, was in town Monday,
Mr.. F. P. Cameron Of Pike.
vile KY. was in town Monday
and left his subscription to the
Herald for one year.
Attorney j. G. Smith who has
been quite ill for the past thret
months is now getting along
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-02-10
JOEL N. MULLINS
DIES SUDDENLY
MANAGER OF JAMESON STORE NO.
Sc, BLUEFlELD AVENUE, ILL ONLY
THREE HOURS; AUTOPSY TO DE-
TERNINE CAUSE.

Bluefield, Va, ] an. 20. :
Joel l.. Mulling, thirty seven,
manager of the Jamison store,
No. Sc, Bluefield avenue, died at
the Bluefield Sanitarium at 11;55
O'Clock last night. !.
Mr.. Mullins died after an i'll
ness Of three hours, from causes
which had not been determined
at an early hour this morning,
An autopsy will be perform to
determine the cause of his death,
it was said.
Mr.. Mullins was taken sud
denly i'll while at work in his
store. He was seen by several
physicians who were unable to
diagnose his case. Some express
sed belief he had suffered from
an epileptic fit, although as far
as could be learned he never be-
fore had an ailment of that ma
ture.
The body was taken to Clint
wood, Va, for burial.
Mr.. Mullins had been a resi-
dent of the Virginia Side for the
last two years. He had managed
the Jamison store No. Sc, since
it was established here, and was
we'll and favorably known in this
section. He was a native Of
Dickinson County, Va.
He was the son Of the late VIM.
H. Mullins, who died in Bluefield
last year. His mother preceded
him to the grave more than
seventeen years. He is survived
by his widow and four children,
two sons and two daughters, who
live on the Virginia Side; also by
the following brothers and sis
tets; Etustace Mullins, Of Roa-
noke; Reauseau Mullins, ofWash-
ington, D. c.; Tollie Mullins, of
Clintwood, Va; Mrs. Vie al,of
Clintwood; Mrs. Follie Barrett,
of Clintwood; Miss Ida Mullins,
of Clintwood; Mrs. Belle Stone,
of Skeetwook, Va, and Miss
Cora Mullins, of Clintwood.
The Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1927-1930, 1927-02-10

Mrs. Pat Rose, of Nasbie, is a
patient at Sutherland's Hospital.
The stork visited Mr., and Mrs.
Bill McFall and left fine nine
pound boy.
The friends Of Mr.. j. F.Trivet
will be glad to know he is i'm
proving, and able to be on the
street again.
Dir. Sutherland is in Buchanan
on business.
Burns Pressly and Jess Wood
rum Skeen, Students of Bluefield
College were visiting homefolks
here the past weekend.
Judge A. A. Skeen was a bust
ness visitor in Haysi this week.
Everybody see On The Name
of Love" at the Chntwood Thea
tire Friday and Saturday night.
Uncle John Lane of Bapen who
is Y years cid walked into town
Tuesday, and says he made the
trip O. X, and that the mud on
on Georges Fork is drying up
some.
Mr.. A. V. Short, of Grundy,
was in town Wednesday.
Mr.. Ira Boggs, of Darwin, was
in town Wednesday,
Mr.. C. V. Miller. with t he
Clintwood Construction Co.,
a t Prater, was in town on
business Wednesday.
Rose Mary the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Speights,
has been very i'll with tonsilitis
for the past week, bnt at this
writing is very much improved,
we are glad to say.
Mamie Reed Chase, who is
now confined in Sutherland's
Hospital, recovering from a re-
cent operation for appendicitis,
is getting along nicely, we are
glad to note.
Edmond Reed Rasnick, has
been very i'll this week.
Mr.. Claude Stage, made a fly
ing trip to Grundy, Saturday.
Every body see In The Name
of Love- at the Clintwood Thea
tire Friday and Saturday night.