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The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
China Riots Again

We have been too busy discussing
Latin-Amercian affairs to think
much of what is going on in other
quarters of the world.
Russia, Mussolini and the Chinese
situation have all ceased to occupy
the front page for the moment.
though still present and running
true to form.
The Chinese situation, particular
ly, shows signs of growing grave.
Apparently the mob spirit has taken
full possession of many sections Of
the empire. but whether because Of
bolshevist intrigue, lack of ability on
the part of authorities to control It.
or general decentralization, its not
quite clear.
Foreigners, no matter from what
country, are not wanted.
Spanish priest, British subject and
American citizen feel obliged to leave
or pool interests for their own pro-
lection.
England is worried. Lloyd George
has been called in to advise with the
ministry and the Eighth Squadron
of destroyers has been dispatched to
Chinese waters. Concerted action on
the part OF civilized nations is
obviously demanded Chinese mobs
cannot be permitted to run rough
shod over commonly accepted rights
and regulations.
Neither is it desirable to let one
or two nations shoulder the full
responsibility Of quelling them.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
WHAT HAVE THEY TO HIDE?

Unless those bidding for Muscle Shoals come
clean and lay all their cards the table, believe
the House will vote Government operation. Con-
gress is tired Of being played with this issue"
So the United Press quotes Representative
James of Tennessee acting chairman of the House
Military Committee through which legislation con-
corning Muscle Shoals is handled.
The same dispatch from Washington tells that
Chairman Smell Of the Rules Committee, most power
full of House committees has condemned all the pri.
vate offers for Muscle Shoals ard subscribed to the
plan for Government operation
1t begins to appear that Muscle Shoals will be
saved for the people after all.
Whether the private bidders can or will come
clean," as Representative James expresses it, is
hardly the question: although it is easy understand
the impatenoe his part that led to the use of this
language. Congress had been led to expect clear cut
businesslike proposals from the power com panies
that would, by contrast, prove the alleged incom-
petence and ineficiency Of Government operation.
The proposals thus far have shown the con.
trary. None has looked half so buginess-like as a.
simple continuation by Army engineers, who devel-
oped the great power project and have been operat
ing it.
1t may be- as Representative James statement
seems to intimate that the power companies have
been hiding something, that they have been holding
back essential informations but we doubt that they
have anything to offer that will Offset the showing
thus far made under Government operation
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
SAME OLD BATTLE

Little encouragement or hope is to be found in
,.o manner in which the budget committee has made
it's list of appropriations for the coming two years.
There is more money, apparently, for everything
4 cept the one big need, which is to nourish the
arving universities and colleges
The proposal of Governor Jackson for ten
llliondotar building program for ten years is fine
but it is not the solution for the very pressing
oblems which confront the educational institutions.
1t is a matter Of record that the youth Of In
ana is leaving Indiana to get its education
It is matter of record that the professors and
teachers of these institutions being tempted by
higher salaries to go elsewhere
In the face of these obvious facts, the suggested
appropriations for these institutions are ptiably
inadequate.
The comparisons of what Indiana does for higher
education with the same effort in neighboring States
shows that the State lags behind
Once it led.
There time when the University of Indiana
attracted the alert student from other States and
stood out leader among institutions of its kind.
There was time when its professors we're
nowned and it was considered an honor to receive
a CALL
Were it not for the men who were drawn to
these institutions in those days of their leadership
and who are held by spirit of loyalty, the stua-
ton would be worse. For there many men who
remain in the State University at great personal
rifce of money.
The battle now is the same battle which was
waged back in 1s4S when it was proposed 20 estab-
lish public school system. 1t seems hardly be-
lievable that any one would object to free public
schools. The present generation can not conceive OF
the State being blind to the value of an educated
citizenship. Yet the record shows that by popular
vote, the establishment of public schools received
the votes of only Sc per cent of the citizens OF that
day.
There was the same battle in the early seventies
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
Turn 'Em All Loose

The final checkup shows that
ma" Ferguson issued a total of
1886 clemency prodlamations during
her two years in office. This eclipses
all records. She saved twelve men
from the electric chair and showed
mercy to 400 murderers.
Many convicts were released by
her before they ever served a day
of the sentences imposed upon them.
Among others, seventytwo persons
convicted of rape or assault to rape
were pardoned. Indeed. no dis
tinction seems to have been made by
the woman Governor with regard to
the character of crimes committed.
If anything she was kinder to those
guilty of atrocious crimes.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
Smith Issue Clear

The significance of the Senate vote
to deny Frank L. Smith a seat until
his case has been fully examined lies
in the fact that it indicates pretty
lineup of the case.
AS a matter of common sense the
issue has heen thoroughly aired.
Though they feel obliged to go
through the formalities, most SEN
ators have made up their minds
whether Smith should be seated.
The question under consideration
is neither complicated nor obscure.
Smith not only spent a large amount
of money in his campaign. but re
ceivcd quite bit of it from public
utility magnates, while he was chair.
man of a commission supposed to
regulate public utilities.
No crime is charged or involved.
Statutory laws have not been vio-
lated The thing to be decided is
whether such conduct and such a
conception of official duty as it i'm
plies units citizen to act us SEN
ator of the United States.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

These questions will test your
knowledge of the Bible. The correct
answers appear on page IA:
What incident in the life Of Je-
sus is illustrated in the accompany
ing picture?
2-Who was the wife of Uriah?
3-What promise did Jesus give
the pious thief who was crucif1ed at
the same time He was?
4-What happened to the first two
companies of soldiers who were sent
to bring Elijah from the top of a
hill?
5-Who said. Father, forgive
them; for they know not what they
do?
6-Was any one killed in the ship
wreck that Paul foretold?
did Adam or Eve first eat the
forbidden fruit?
S-How old was Joseph when he
died?
9-Why did Moses flee from Egypt
to Midian?
1O-who succeeded Asa as king
of Judah?
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
Times Readers
Voice Viez0S
Editor Times:

Editor Times:
Will you permit me please to call
your attention to an error in your
report of procedure concerning the
Cam bill in your Fridays issue.
You say, "It was shown that the
Federal Government now regulates
transportation and the railroad com.
mission would be unnecessary.
AS a matter of fact the Federal
Government does not and cannot,
constitutionally, regulate transpor.
tation between points in the State.
Its regulations are Interstate, not
intra-state.
Those persons who are under the
delusion that no such regulatory
agency as the railroad commission is
necessary are making very grave
error.
Without such regulation as -
afforded by the public utility cely
mission, functioning under the
authority taken over from our for.
mer railroad commission, the man.
ueacturers and shippers Of Indiana
would be fearfully handicapped and
subjected to such unfair transporta.
tion conditions as to ruin many of
them.
lntra-State rates, trans-shipment
in the State, switching charges, car
allotments and host of other sub
jects of vital Importance to manu-.
facturers, shippers, merchants and
consumers, are under the control OF
the State government and the Fed
eral control does not extend to them
where the business is wholly within
the State.
Recently, the Indiana State Cham
Der of Commerce presented case
concerning iron and steel freight
rates to the commission. which re.
suited in the saving of hundreds of
thousands of dollars to shippers in
Indiana alone, and which pertained
to rates over which the Federal Gov.
ernment had no control.
Rate experts will advise you that
the adjustment of intra-State regu.
lation of freight and passenger rates
alone would be the most disastrous
blow that could be administered to
Indiana business institutions.
1t is almost inconceivable that, in
this enlightened age, such back.
ward step should be contemplated in
the mistaken belief that the Federal
Government exercises control over
intra-State as well as inter State
transportation.
w, Fl. ARNETTe
Managing director Indiana Stale
Chamber of Commerce.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
Just Honesty

Common honesty has become an
all important issue in the political
life of this country.
The multitude of acts we have
adopted to enforce it demonstrates
that is beyond regulation
We never can write laws to make
men decent, but we can visualize the
folly of their defyfng the common
conception Of what is right.
The best way to handle such a
situation is merely to throw those
out who fail to meet the generally
accepted standards.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

NF Rachmaninoff, foremost
U H musician of our day. critics
VI and public are nearly all
agreed that for tone, nuance, tech
nical perfection. clarity of express
sion. dignity. simplicity and interest.
he occupies a unique position among
pianists.
OF his playing one critic writes:
"It is little that a reviewer can
say of the technical perfection of a
master. However there were a few
things that were outstanding in his
work. One was his use of the pedal
with fine discrimination, not to cover
up imperfections. as often is the
case. but to obtain a clarity of ex-,
preston that was truly marvellous.
Again he is to be commended for
his choice of programs. Seldom
does a pianist give one of such inter-
est. There was nothing hackneyed
in it's properly brief length. List,
Grieg Chopin all told their stories.
which were of varied interest. He
executed difficult passagesN. with
technical ease. Where many less
touched with the fire divine would
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
What flinders NoW2

Gales says he is willing to arbi.
trate the oil law controversy. That
being so, what is there to prevent a
peaceful adjustment?
Secretary Kellogg should forbear
his cogitating and speak the neces-
sary word. unless, indeed, he is op-
posed to peaceful solution.
Some people think he is opposed
to a peaceful solution, which is prob
ably unjust, but which is logical on
their part so long as he maintains
his present attitude.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
w ork
You Can Call Attention to
a RenounCe If You
Suspect It,
BY Milton c. Work
The pointer for today is:

1ll6 pointer lOr LOudy Is.
When you suspect that an oppo-
nent is revoking, you can call at.
tention to his renounce if you fear
you would lose by a revoke. H'
There is one point about the Re.
woke Law which does not seem to
be generally understood. 1t is a new
provision which gives to the oppo-
nents of a player who fails to fol-
low suit the right to ask whether
he has a card of the suit he is refus-
ing. This is the question which the
partner of the refusing player is ex-
pected to ask; but sometimes players,
becoming accustomed to having their
partners ask the question, grow to
answer it in the negative mechanical
ly, whereas when the unusual hap
pens and an adversary asks, they ex-
anime their hands carefully to be
sure that they are not revoking.
This safeguards against revokes
which would cost the non-revoker
more than two tricks.
Most revokes do not affect the re.
suit; some make difference of one
trick in favor of the revoker; very
few make a difference of two tricks:
and on rare occasions the difference
caused by the revoke exceeds twMS
tricks. An intentional revoker, looIX"
ing for chance to be crooked, could
doubtless find number of oppor-
tunities to gain enough to pay the
penalty and still be ahead but the
Laws do not contemplate intentional
revoking which is an nth degree
form of crookedness; and instances
of net gain from unintentional re.
vokes are very rare. The new re.
woke penalty, although less drastic
than its predecessors, is still (com.
paratively speaking) the most severe
penalty in the American Laws. But
when the rare case does occur and
the revoke does gain for the offender
bitter complaints are apt to be made
against the inadequacy of the pen.
atty.
When the revoke gains more than
two tricks, the penalty is Inadequate:
but in almost every such case a
thoughtful adversary should have
protected himself by calling the at.
tention of the renouncer to the situa-
tion. When the penalty squares it.
self, there is no ground for complaint
because penalties are intended to off
set unlawful gains, not for punitive
purposes; and for at least 90 per
cent of all revokes, the penalty is
still excessive. The English Code re-
tains the old revoke penalty, but all
English penalties are so severe that
one cannot help but feel that if their
trainers had constituted a court-mar.
tial. "shoot him at sunrise" would
have been the sentence imposed for
even the most trivial offense. The
American Code tries to mete out
equitable penalties; only in the case
of the revoke are they apt to be
too severe. and yet it is only ca
corning the revoke that there is 49,
complaint, and that complaint ger.
orally is that the penalty is made.
quate.
Copyright John F. Ollie Coz
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

On Monday night, Feb. u, Leopold
Stokowski will bring his Philadelphia
Symphony Orchestra to the Murat
for one concert. He will be present
ed under the direction of Ona B.
Talbot.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
What is the meaning of the names
and Lusitania?

Leviathsn is taken from the word
leviathan meaning something huge
or colossal in size. Lusitania is an
ancient name of the western port of
Hispania, including part of modern,
Portugal.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
What are mamiferous animaIsg

''""e "AO h"hthOsVuo amman
That class of vertebrates the fe-
males of which have -milk-secreting
mammae to nourish their young, and
include human beings; all warm
blooded quadrupeds, bats, cetacaens,
seals and sirenians.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
Fritz Kreisler Arranges His Best
Concert Program for Murat Sunday

afternoon at o'clock
~ at the Murat the world
. famous violinist, Fritz Kreis-
Ter. and Carl Lamson. celebrated
pianist. will give a recital. the first
of the five Sunday afternoon con-
certs under the direction of the Ona
Is. Talbot Fine Arts Enterprises.
The four remaining concerts of
this series will include Sergei Rach-
maninoff, pianist. Feb. 13; Roland
Hayes, Feb. 90; Maria Jeritza, March
20, and Tito Schipa, May /.
Mr.. Kreisler has arranged one of
the finest programs for his concert
tomorrow that we have been pivi-
legged to hear from him on his many
visits to Indianapolis.
The complete program follows:
Sonata. B-Fiat Major, No. Is. Mozart
Largo-Allegro.
tAnQante
IAllegretto.
"Adagio and Fugue. C-MiuorN 80. Bach
tFor violin alonel }.
La Folia' (Theme and Variations) Corelli
:. tndante Caniabiic' ..... =, Tschaikowsky
"Frasauita serenade" .... Lehar. .Kreisler
.....,.... Manuel de Faila.Kreisler
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22
DO diamonds ever wear out2

Diamonds are very hard and re
sist wear longer than any otheI
stone. but diamonds used In fin,
glass engraving establishments wea
out after six or, eight weeks use.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

Bomar Cramer. artist piano teach
er of the Indiana College Of Music
and Fine Arts, played with the new
Peoples Symphony Orchestra, last
Sunday in Chicago. He gave the
Rubinstein d minor concerto, and
Triana, by Albeniz for an encore.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

Work, the international authority
ON Auction Bridge, will answer ques-
tiOns on the game for Times readers
who write to him through The
Times, incIosing a self.addressed
stamped envelope.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

The advanced pupils Of Miss Paul
inc Roes and Miss Irene Hoffman
will give a piano recital on Friday
evening, Jan. 20. at the college.
Marthabel Geisler, Madge Mehr-
ing, Margaret Louise Wilson, Betty
Wysong. John Eklund. Jean Aron-
halt, Mildred Borts, Mary Alice Helt,
Lang Helt, Beatrice Urwitz and Har-
old Phillips, are pupils Of Pauline
Roes.
Emma Gene Tucker, Bertha
Louise Drane, Mariann Froelich,
Margaret Jane Callane, Dora Wag.
non. Mable James, Mary Sue Spill
man and Betty Thomas are pupils
Of Irene Hoffman.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

mi HE Indiana College Of Music
| and Fine Arts announces a
1 free theory class for children,
from sixth grade to high school age.
The class will be conducted for
pupils of the college, by Miss Helen
HollinSsworth, a supervisor Of music
in the public schools
There is no charge, but pupils
entering must pledge to keep con-
slant attendance. The first meeting
will be held on Saturday morning,
Feb. 5, from 1890 to 11:30.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

ri NE Of the interesting features
IL II on the Studio Club program
LII last Wednesday was group
Of Mr., Frederick Barker's school
pupils, who played on instruments
Of the orchestra and explained and
gave a short history Of them.
They were Irl Smith and Kenneth
Higgins, cornet; Wallace McDaniels
and John Dillard, clarinets; James
Goldfng, Donald Baldwin and Don
aid Johnston, 'trombones; Harvey
White, oboe; Mildred Lewis, flute;
Harry Wood, basson; Leonard
Trent, saxophone; Russell Abdon,
bassoon; Sherman Wilson. alto horn;
Paul Smith. French horn; Richard
Dixon, flute and picolo; Russell e.
Burk, drum Rand Victor Maier, bass
drum.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

UTH TODD of the dramatic
Xxi department of the Indiana
LII College of Music and Fine
Arts. appeared recently in Elwood,
where she gave a group of readings
on recital program, assisting
Charles Leach Gulich, the well
known Chicago organist.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

No shall interchange
write freely
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

H RECITAL will lbe given in
IA the Odeon by students of the
S Metropolitan School of Music
next Saturday afternoon, Jan. %, at
3 o'clock. The public is invited.
There will be violin, voice, piano
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The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

have done acrobatics, he went calmly
along with a marvellous dignity.
Again there was something appeal
ing in his simple directness. From
darkened stage, a trifle q bent, he
slipped quietly out from behind the
curtain and went directly to the
piano. 1t was the simplicity Of the
truly great, who long ago has dis
carde1 the heroics."
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

ri HE recently organized student
body of the Indiana College
of Music and Fine Arts held
social meeting on Friday night at
the college. 1t was in the nature of
a get-acquainted-party and was
under the direction of the president
Of the organization, Mrs. Frank
Hunter. A very enjoyable time was
had and it was voted to have these
social evenings often. Other officers
are Thelma RUBBISH. vice president,
and Fanetta Hitz, secretary.
The Indianapolis times., 1927-01-22

r7T g o'clock Sunday afternoon
| q at the Academy of Music
Al the indianapolis Maennerchor
will present Joseph Szigeti violinist,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-04
TryOn's Third

Glenn Tryon's third picture on
the Big Gun Group from Uni
versal is tentatively entitled
Meet the Prince" by William
Graft and Jack Foley. It viii be
directed by Craft with a cast in
Guiding Marian Nixon, Raymond
Keane. Bun Montana and Mario
CarriIla,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-04
GAYETY HOUSES
THE SANDER
REVUE

Down at Ira La Motifs pleas.
ant little playhouse known as
the Gayety, the Lander brothers
Harry and Willie-are stag.
ing a revue that has all the
earmarks Of being a success.
The comedy is clean, the music
quite melodious and the inter.
preting company contains the
names of some of the best known
people of the Columbia circuit.
The Lander boys keep their
revue moving at a lively rate.
Their sidewalk patter provoked
many laughs as did their fishing
scene. Irene Leary is easy on the
eyesight and sings and dances
delightfully."-. Blanche Mason with
violin and Billy Morlen with
an ACCORDION have a most ac-
ceptable musical offering. Vir-
ginia Wheeler, Florence Kane and
Bebe jolly enlivened things with
songs and dances. Jack Burke
and Lynn Dunn did their bits
creditably.
The six Jolly Testers, saxo.
phonists, won approval with a
musical novelty. Theirs was
about the best musical act we
have seen down on Ninth Stree
this season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-04
Shafts of
Pitter-Patter

the idea that marries less circum
rather than of let's in
the hope that he'll cling to Of the state Of
affairs trs humaney enough, when tempted
his chataby when she sds off the
path herself Michael Aren and Wnche Smith have built
their "Zoo" in its premiere at the National.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-10-04
R. DIX in HEROIC
AND GAUJDY
GESTURES

Richard Dix, assisted by the
very beautiful Mary Brian, play
ing In Shanghai Bound" consti.
tutes the main feature OF the
Ratios bid for popular approval
this week. There is no question
but that the picture will appeal to
Dix fans, even though the hero
does impossible feats in the true
and lurid movie style.
The scenic setting Of this pic
ture, most OF it outdoor stuff,
impreSses one who has never
been any closer to China than
his laundryman's as authentic.
Wherever the scene was laid, it
must be said, the director has
stuck him some very realistic
local color.
The action Of the piece Is fast
and furious. It's exciting, plaus.
ible and life-like until Dix be-
gins to beat every Chinaman in
the province single handed. This
sort of stuff has been played to
death. 1t doesn't happen and
there's no reason for movie
directors thinking the public Is
dumb enough to fab for 1t.
The love story in this exciting
melodrama is shrewdly and wisely
done. 1t win appeal to patrons
regardless of age or sex.
The supporting members in the
cast make the best possible use
of their chances. It's q fine pic
ture with one outstanding fault.
Subsidiary screen attractions IN
clude a very fine issue OF the In
ternational News Reel. Scenes Of
the recent battle maneuvers here
are shown and there are some
graphic scenes of the tornado
damage in st. Louis. I am glad
that the photographer on that
job, amid the chaos and destruc-
ton, took the time to show us d
flash Of a little child trying TO
mend a broken toy.
There is a reel Of Screen Snap.
shots. 1t Is particularly inane,
as it always is.
Stage features include three ex.
cellent dance numbers by Peggy
Heaven, a georgeously formed
coryphee who knows her tern.
sichore. Nanny King obliges with
some vocal selections.
The overture, "Colors Of Spain"
is enjoyable. ]. w. B.