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New Britain herald., 1927-02-18
FIRST AMERICAN
OPERA A SUCCESS
"lhe Kings Henchman' Widely
Acclaimed in Premiere

New York Feb. is LP)-Critics to-
day hailed the Kings Henchman."
American opera written by Deems
TAYLOR and Edna ST. Vincent Millay,
as the first successful effort to re-
concile English words with operate
music.
Given its worlds premiere before
a capacity audience at the Metropoli
ton Opera house last night, The
Kings Henchman" today enjoyed an
acclaim that indicated for it sue
cessful season here and possible per-
tormances abroad. The popular in
terest in the new production is shown
by house already sold out for the
second performance next Monday.
The Kings Henchman" was COM
missioned two years ago by Gatt-
Casazza for the Metropolitan Opera
house and presented last night with
all the wealth of the artistic resource
es of the Metropolitan.
Praise for the success of the pro-
duction is equally divided between
Miss Millay and Mr.. Taylor. Mr..
Taylor and Miss Millay have produc-
ed what is undoubtedly the most eff
fective and artistically wrought AM
erican opera that has reached the
STAGE" the Times says. Mr.. Taylor s
score showed a. trained hand, re-
sourceful in orchestral illustration
and enforcement OF the drama - SO
lovingly wrought by the poet, Miss
Millay."
Best Yet, Says Herald.
THE best American opera we
have ever heard" the Herald
Tribune asserts.
The Taylor score, the American
Reviewer writes, lis the work OF a
serious, skillful musician, generously
endowed with technique, who ap-
proaches his task with sincerity and
high ideals. Nothing IN his pages
smacks of cant. affection or banal-
ity. Euphony dominates. The story
would be excellent spoken drama,
but is not Of the most ideal operate
kind.
1.-THE Henchman' is a master
piece OF orchestration." the Worlds
critic says. mfr. Taylor's manipu-
lations of the modern orchestral pal
cite has in this score reached free
dom, a virile masterpiece Of the
very highest order taken alto
gether, The Kings Henchman' in
both book and music, is by far the
most noteworthy native operate eff
fort yet presented"
The Kings Henchman" estab-
lished a new record in American
opera, said Mr.. Gatti-Casazza, in an
nouncing for the first time in his 10
seasons of experience here the world
premiere of native work had sold
out the Metropolitan. Box office
receipts were $15,504.
The opera was the Metropolitan's
thirteenth venture to add an Amer
lean piece to its repertory and the
fifty-third American opera perform
ance.
% Characters.
TWENTY-FIVE characters shared
honors last night with the authors
Of the tragic love story of old Eng
land in the tenth century. Edward
johnson, singing the title role, Law
New Britain herald., 1927-02-18
Club Offers Reward
To End Motor Crashes

Detroit, Feb. IS (UP)-As a
means of curbing reckless driving
the Detroit Automobile club has
posted a standing reward Of 500 for
apprehension of hit and run" mo-
florists who leave the scene of an ac-
cident after hitting a car or person.
The reward is payable to anyone
who witnesses an accident where a
person is killed or seriously injured
and either apprehends or causes
capture of the driver responsible for
the crash.
A committee, composed OF rep
resentative of the club, police de-
partment and prosecuting attorneys
office will Judge claims for rewards.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-18

services and no assessments will be
levied against the members. All
money will be raised by subscrip-
ton.
The new church viii be open
daily from a. N. until IL p. IN.
and will welcome all of proper
conduct" to gather within its walls
for social intercourse.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-18
Two Members of Harvard
University Faculty Die

Boston, Feb. IS (UP)-Two mem
bers of the Harvard faculty died
within a few hours of each other
here late Thursday.
Prof. Frederick James Allen, re-
search associate and teacher of voca-
tional guidance, died in his 63d year
following an appendicitis operation.
George Woodbridge. lecturer at the
Harvard Graduate School of Bust
ness Administration, died at hos
pital after a brief illness in his 54th
year.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-18
TWO DIE IN CHAIR
Radio Burglar and Black Hand
Gangsters Pay Extreme Penalty.

Ossining, n. Y, Feb. IS (UP)-
Paul E. Hilton, so-called radio bur
glar" and Anthony Paretti, leader of
Brooklyn black hand gang, died
last night in the electric chair at
Sing Sing prison.
Paretti, IS, was convicted Of kill
ing Charles Umbriacco In Brooklyn
II years ago. Hilton, 27, was found
guilty of numbering Policeman Ar
thur Kenny while fleeing from arrest
after the theft Of several radio sets
in Queens borough.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
Girl TESTIFIES
IN POISON CASE
Daughters Admissions
Against Mrs. Smith.
BIZ United Press

BU Unitcd Press
LIBERTY, Ind, Nov. 12.-Admis-
sions made by Ilene Smith, 16-year-
old daughter of Mrs. Margaret
Smith, who is on trial here for the
murder Of George Smith, her hus-
band, we're responsible for introduc-
ton in evidence of specimens of
handwriting which may prove dam
aging to her mothers defense.
The rosy-cheeked, bobbed-haired
high school student, left her seat be-
side her mother when called to tes-
tify and admitted the signature of
a check made out to her and in
dorsed by her to local barber, was
signed by her mother
Her testimony closes long strug-
gle between State and defense at
torneys to prevent admission Of the
check and it became the basis of
comparison of handwriting in let
ters the State alleges were written
to DR.. G.. w. McCreary. In connec-
ton with his alleged attentions to a
young Liberty woman.
Two handwriting experts then
testified that anonymous letters re-
ceived by DR.. McCreary and check
signatures by Mrs. Emith were iden-
tical in handwriting.
The trial is considered picnic by
citizens of Liberty. Sitting and
standing room in the court room is
at a premium and has resulted in
many hurrying to the room as early
as $50 a. m. to obtain good seats
Many bring lunches and do not
leave the room during the noon re-
cess.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
SLACK TO SUPPORT
MANAGER BACKERS
n-PartiSan Leaders Back
Mayor in Paving Way
for 1880 Change.

City manager league leaders re-
ceived assurance from Mayor L. Ert
Slack that he still favors the city
manager principle of municipal
government at a luncheon Friday at
the Chamber of Commerce.
The manager executive committee
invited Clack to meet with them.
To Fight Manager Foes
"I was for the city manager form
before I was elected mayor and ]
am still for it. Furthermore. I am
going to be for it during the next
Legislature" Slack said.
Il have agreed to serve on a legis-
lative committee to fight the foes
of the manager form in the next ses-
sion. During my administration I
will do everything possible to pave
the way for the change in form in
$780,"
Manager leaders pledged their
support to Slack after he set out his
views.
we dlC IllOLC CACobCO 1AAnV WIZ
men you pick for important posi-
tions are favorable to the city man
ager plan than whether they are
Democrats or Republicans" said
John w. Esterline, executive chair
man.
Promises No FactiOnalism
Slack assured the committee there
would be no "factionalism" while he
is at the helms
81 am interested in getting men
who think more Of the city than
they do of their party" he said.
Chairman Charles F. Coffin as
Sured Slack the manager group is
not interested in the candidacy Of
any individuals for commissioners
In 1880.
1--WE are interested only in seeing
that the right kind of men are
chosen and that they serve the
city," Coffin declared.
II believe Indianapolis is coming
into it's own," Sol Schloss told Slack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
Intensive Weekend Cam
, paign Planned by Work
ers; Have $624,564.

Indianapolis Community Fund
workers, faced with the task Of
raising $98,235 by noon Monday, to-
day planned an intensive weekend
campaign. Subscriptions totaling
$624,564 have been received from
28,267 contributors. The funds
minimum goal is $722, 300.
"This workers army will not be
demobilized until the quota is
reached.
"It will be disappointed If we fail
to reach the goal on schedule time,
but if necessary we will keep work.
ing beyond the time set for the
campaign to raise that amount of
money, which represents the flini-
mum the city's social agencies can
operate on for q year. Walter G..
Marmon, general campaign chair
man told workers at noon report
luncheon Friday.
Division A Leads
Special gifts A division Is leading
in the Community Fund 500-mile
sweepstakes" with $402, 1888 worth of
pledges, or 80 per cent Of its quota,
raised.
Branch house division, working
among firms having branches in In
dianapolis, is in second place, with
85 per cent of its goal raised.
Other major divisions: Mile
square, 81 per cent; won len's army,
79 per cent; special gifts B, 10 per
cent; employees, SO per cent.
District 2, mile square division,
under Roy Shields, reported over its
quota Friday. Chairmen in this
district are Malcolm Moore, T. r.
Baker and Carl Weiland. District
5, under Chester Albright, is 106 per
cent in proportion to its quota.
Public Schools Over Mark
The public schools division is over
its goal, with subscriptions totaling
$10,617. Miss Maude McVicker is
chairman.
Large gifts reported Friday were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert M. Rosenthal,
$4,000; Diamond Chain Manufac-
turing Company. $1,000; Lucius M.
Wainwright, $1,450.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
In the Stock Market

. NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-There
seems to be more confident feel
ing in trade and market circles. In
dustrial leaders express their belief
in more active business for the COM
ing year while the retail trade is all
set for a big holiday bushes. The
treasury's announcement of its de-
termination to withdraw bank de-
posits here on the 18th may cause
a temporary tightening of call
money which in turn may mo-
mentarily affect the speculative
market. There is suggestion from
Washington that further expansion
in bank loans may necessitate an
increase in the rediscount rate. At
the same time there is sharp gain
noted in check payments for the
past week indicating trade improve
ment. The investment demand for
stocks will continue and aside from
temporary waverings I look for a
gradual advance in the investment
stocks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
U. S. HIDES NEXT
OIL CASE MOVE
Mystery Action ForeSeen
in Sinclair Probe.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.-An
early mystery move by the Govern
ment in the Fall Sinclair oil trial
jury tampering conspiracy investi-
CATION was foreseen today, as the
grand jury inquiry ended its second
week.
A dozen or more witnesses whose
connection with the case was not
explained have been subpoenaed,
and william J. Burns, famous de-
tective whose men Shadowed the
trial jurors, has been recalled before
the grand jury for third appear
ance Monday.
Moreover, all fifteen jury shadow
ers were ordered to remain subject
to grand jury call, although they al
ready have appeared from one to
four times each.
One important result Of the in
quiry foreseen by Government at
torneys today was in selection OF
jhry for the next Fall Sinclair Tea
pot Dome conspiracy trial, set for
Jan. 16.
The jury selection will be one OF
the most difficult legal tasks imagin-
able, it was said, because of the
widespread feeling and opinions
caused by the jury tampering In
vestigation.
There is no provision in District
Of Columbia law for a change OF
venue, although there is some talk
of asking Congress next month for
such q statute.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
SET STAGE FOR
REMUS TRIAL
Hearings Promised to Be
Three Ring Circus.

BB United Press
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. H.
Preliminaries to the trial Monday of
George Remus, former bootleg king,
for the murder, Oct. 6, Of his wife,
Imogene, were under way today be-
fore Judge Chester r. Shook, in
Criminal Court.
Remus, his co-counsel, Charles H.
Elston, and Charles P. Taft II.
county prosecutor, were going over
the last of dispositions taken by
Remus in eight cities. These deposi-
tions, Remus says, will prove Mrs.
Remus and Franklin l.. Dodge, for
mer government ace investigator,
were conspiring to rob him, imprison
or deport him and cause divorce
proceedings.
These things, known to him,
caused transitory insanity at the
time he killed his wife, he states.
Arrangements to handle the crowd
expected to attend the trial, have
been made. Extra chairs also have
been placed for the public. The
three alienists who will watch
Remus during the trial also have
been given special seats.
1t is expected the trial will last
three weeks or longer.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12

The North American continent
has shrunk again.
Train and airplane schedules at
last have been linked completely,
it was announced today. The travel
er who wants to get from New
York to San Francisco can make
the trip now in nearly thirty-six
hours, less time than formerly.
Coast-to-coast passengers can
combine train and airplane travel
now and get from the Atlantic to
the Pacific in fifty-three hours and
thirty minutes, as against eighty
seven hours and forty minutes re-
quired by the fastest trains.
Here is the way it works. as the
accompanying map shows:
2 The traveller leaves New York by
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
Mercury Drops 43 Degrees

The cold wave which brought a
43-degree temperature drop from
2:30 p. m. Friday to a. m. today
will continue tonight, according to
J. H. Arlington, United States
weather bureau head.
A low temperature Of about Is de-
grees, z degrees below freezing will
be reached, Arlington said.
The cold wave struck the city
about p. m. on the heels of a wind
and rainstorrn Friday evening dur
ing which 40 inch of rain flel. The
wind tore down electric wires in
many parts of the city. and flooded
streets and sewers.
Loses Arm in Storm
Charles Wier, 43, storekeeper and
filling station proprietor at Fall
Creek Blvd. and keystone Ave-, lost
his left arm as a result of the storm
On guard to prevent motorists from
driving into tangle Of high ten
sion wires fallen in front of his place
Of business, he brushed against the
charged body Of an auto driven by
Samuel D. Pollard, 10, of 1910 e.
Sixty-third st. His arm was so
badly burnt near the shoulder it
was necessary to arnputate it today.
Pollard had driven into the tangle
of wires and Wier was directing him
how to drive out. The auto had
been charged by high tension wire
which had fallen across a fender.
Freezing Weather Sunday
Friday afternoon temperature of
76 preceding the storm at 2::30 was
the highest temperature ever re-
corder here this late in the year.
Today's z a. m. temperature of SO
was 4 degrees below normal. Fol-
lowing the drop to about 25 degrees
tonight it will remain about freez-
ing Sunday, but probably will be
some warmer Monday, Armington
said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12

At Rock Springs he transfers to
the National Air Transports regu-
lar plane again, leaving at 7;05 a.
m. This plane lands him In San
Francisco at 4:3o Wednesday aft
ernoon. The entire trip has taken
him only a little over two full days.
If he goes by train he can make
connections best by leaving New
York on a $50 2. m. train Mon
day. The best coast train out Of
Chicago leaves at $40 p. m. Tues
day. This train is just reaching
Sidney, Neb., when the above men,
toned plane is reaching San Fran
cisco; it does not reach San Fran
cisco itself until s:i0 a. m. Friday.
The entire trip has taken three full
days and four nights.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
MIDWEST HIT
BY SINGING
4 WINTER Lash
Gale Roars Out of North to
Send Temperatures to
Low Levels.
WIND WRECKS HOUSES
SIeet and Snow Reported in
Several States; Drop
Will Continue.
BIZ United Press

RD United Press
Sweeping out of the Northwest
on a forty -five-mile wind, cold
wave today sent the thermometer
plunging downward throughout the
Middle West and Southwest.
The wind caused the most trou-
BILE in the area adjacent to Chicago,
when it encountered warm pocket,
and the resulting clash was respon-
Sible for considerable property dam
age in Chicago suburbs.
In Niles, ILL.,, three houses, one
business structure and several small
shackS were wrecked. Roy Olson
and two members of his family were
injured.
Niles Center also experienced con-
siderable damage. Communication
lines were temporarily paralyzed
throughout the district.
Cold in Southwest
At Kansas City the thermometer
was expected to drop to the 20-de-
gree mark. Colder weather than
this was predicted for Oklahoma
and Kansas.
Western Kansas reported sleet
and snow and Dallas, Texas, was
expected to shiver in a 30-degree
temperature.
At Chicago the thermometer was
scheduled to descend to Is degrees.
Sioux City, Iowa, saw forty
mile wind which drove snow par
ticles so fast before it that visibil-
1ty was narred.
Storm warnings were issued FOR
all the Great Lakes.
Halt Plane Service
--sv-sez<s,a-s>.ssts-s~
It was reported that airplane
service over most of the Middle
West had been discontinued laSt
night.
At Des Moines the thermometer
dropped tWenty-eight degrees, to 36.
In seven hours.
The weather bureau at Spring
field, ILL.,, forecast temperature OF
20 degrees for that city today.
The first chill breezes Of the year
swept into Texas, and tonight
temperatures were expected to DROP
to freezing. The Panhandle region
experienced drop of forty degrees
from a high of 80 overnight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
BOYCE LETTER WAITS
Resignation Note Unopen-
ened; Coffin Hunting.

The letter written to George v.
Coffin, Republican County chair
man, by City Clerk William A.
Boyce Jr., asking him to resign be-
cause his activities "have brought
reproach upon the name Of the Re
publican party" remained unopened
at Cofffn's residence today.
Coffin left the city early this
morning on a hunting trip, asserting
he would not return until late this
afternoon. Before departing, Coffin
said he had not received the letter
and intended to ignore 1t.
mo one takes Boyce seriously y
Coffin said. "The Republican coun-
ty organization did not support him
or the members of the council in
the primary in which they were
nominated"
Boyce charged Coffin acquiesced
in the election Of Mayor L. Ert
Slack, Democrat, by the council
Tuesday and that he had turned
against his party.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
SLACK READY
TO PICK MEN
FOR CITY JOBS
important Appointments
Expected to Be Made
During Day.
NEW BOARDS PREDICTED
Works and Safety Chiefs,
Purchasing Agent Are
First on List.
NEW BOARDS PREDICTED

Mayor L. Ert Slack was believed
to be ready to make several i'm
portant appointments today.
"It will be a pretty busy day"
Slack said.
Early appointments are expected
to be a new board of works, board
of safety and purchasing agent to
succeed John J. Collins.
Slack indicated he would delay
appointment of a city civil engineer,
which pays $500 year, until next
week to enable him to interview
several prospects.
Holt to Take Over Office
"I want a man free from all
strings for that place." Slack said.
Henry Steeg, mentioned for the
place, conferred briefly with Slack
Friday.
Sterling r. Holt, a Democrat, who
supported the city manager drive.
formally was to take over the city
controllers duties today. He was
named by Slack to succeed Frank
Cones, acting controller under Mayor
Pro Tenn. Claude z. Negley. Cones
is a Dodson faction worker.
Holt is president of the Holt Ice
and Fuel Company and formerly
served as county treasurer and
safety board president.
st am for Indianapolis regardless
Of creed or color. have no perfer-
ences," Holt said.
Hoke May Be Appointed
Fred Hoke, who topped the list
recommended for mayor by the civic
bodies, was considered likely ap-
pointee as works board president.
Some observers believed Fred w.
Connell, safety board president,
would be retained as Republican
member. He was an election COM
missioner in the city manager elec-
ton, representing the opposing
side.
Politicians are wondering whether
Police Chief Claude M. Worley and
Fire Chief Jesse A. Hutseli would
hold their posts. In many quarters
it was considered likely that both
would remain for while at least.
Major Lewis johnson and Jerry
Kinney, detective captain, are among
those mentioned for police chief in
event Worley is ousted.
Kinney May Be Chief
Kinney is veteran police officer,
formerly having been chief and de-
tective department head several
times. Johnson has served in sew
eral capacities, formerly having been
traffic captain.
He has been In the department
fifteen years and was a confidant
of former Police Claude F. Johnson.
John J. O'Brien, fire chief under
the Shank administration; Harry
Johnson, chief during the Bell ad-
ministration, and Battalion Chief
Roscoe A. Mckinney, are mentioned
to succeed Hutsell.
Slack indicated he would not con-
slider such changes until a new
safety board is named.
Edward B. Raub, Jr., attorney, Is
mentioned for the post of city at
torney under Corporation Counsel
John w. Hoffman. Raub is son
of Councilman Raub.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
PICK JACKSON JUDGE
Oscar Montgomery, Sey-
mour, to Hear Governors

Oscar Montgomery Of Seymour,
Ind, former judge of the Indiana
Supreme Court, will sit as special
judge in the trial of Governor Ed
Jackson, Robert I. Marsh, former
law partner of Jackson. and George
v. Coffin, Repub' sln county chair
man, charged vsh conspiracy to
commit a felony.
Montgomery wrote to Criminal
Court Judge James A. Collins saying
that he will be in Indianapolis on
Thursday to qualify.
Montgomery said he will be pre-
pared to act on the motions to quash
the indictments, filed by defendants,
as soon as he qualities or at any date
agreeable to attorneys.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
FILLING STATION LOOTED

The first hold-up since police
we're put on a twelve-hour-day
basis was staged Friday night when
two bandits who hid behind gasoline
pumps at the Silver Flash filling
station. Forty-Ninth st. and College
Ave-, held up Leland Robertson,
Millersville, Ind, attendant.
After Robertson had turned out
lights and locked the door Of the
station, the bandits held him up
with guns, ordered him to reopen
the door and unlock the money
drawer. They escaped with $27.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
Ho.U the Market
Opened

NEW YORK, Nov. 12.-United
States Steel and General Motors
showed early advances today, buoy
ing the entire list. The advance en-
braced nearly every section of the
market.
Independent steel stocks were
stronger in the belief of better
prices. Bethlehem spurted a point
to 531s. Colorado Fuel was up u
at 1875.
Reynolds B, Tobacco Products
Universal Leaf Tobacco and Amer
lean Tobacco B were strong, while
Montgomery Ward continued in de-
mand.
Woolworth spurtsd to new high
above 1877. II 'Eo =
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
VALUES LOVE AT MILLIN

WACO, Tex, Nov. l2.-Willard r.
Wigley, prominent Waco business
man believes his wife's affections
were worth $1.000.000.
He has filed suit for that amount
against Pho Crespi, Dallas cotton
broker, alleging alienation Of his
wife's love.
Mrs. Wigley recently was awarded
divorce and Mrs. Crespi also re-
ceived a decree. Both women al
legged cruelty.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-12
FRENzIED MOB OF 100000
PER|LS PRINCE OF WALES,
BATTLES ARMY OF POLICE
WhOSe?

BU Itmcs SDeCtdt
LEBANON, Ind, Nov. H.
Sheriff Saunders Of Boone
County has some property,
found along a creek near here.
that he does not expect will
be claimed. The property is
a still of twenty gallons capa-
city and a barrel of mash.