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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-11
COlOred
Show to
Be Here
'Africana,' With Ethel
Waters Booked. at
EngIiSh'S,

Thursday night, Feb %, will bring
"Africana" the Negro revue, which
has had such a highly successful
run Of six months on Broadway and
four weeks in Philadelphia, to the
English Opera House.
The star of the revue is Ethel
Waters.
Richard Watts Jr. III the New York
Herald Tribune said of Ethel Waters,
ITO my mind she is easily the su-
perior of Beatrice Lille OF Raquel
Meller, those two most admired of
msical performers"
Ashton Stevens, Chicago Herald
Examiner said, Ethel Waters is the
finest artists Of her race and gen.
Grafton"
Carl Van Vecthen said, 81 would
rather hear Ethel Waters sing
"Dinah" than hear Raquel Meller
sing her entire "Repertory."
"Africana' supplies the most in
teresting field for those who like Ne
gro shows. It's unpretentious quail
1t is a fitting gesture on the part
of the producer that he has kept
"Africana" typically Afro-American.
ity makes it far more interesting
than other Negro revues, of the
past, who have tried in their ex-
pensive conscious way to imi-
tate the white reVueS.
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NY Ma7-yIQnd'

AS the result of e petition
signed by 1000 Philadelphians,
as well as numerous individual
requests, the NIessrs, Shubert
have arranged to book My
Maryland" into that city for
a return engagement.
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New York reviewers pro-
nounced it an entertaining
spectacle and triumph Of the
camera. 1t is more or less fas-
cinating in its grotesquerie and its
DECENTRALIZATION of machines and
men and future age of tower
ing cities that rear their skyscraperS
into the clouds, but yet have foun-
dations far below the earth. Here
the new German processes of cam
era tricks bring wonders for the
eyes Of the beholder.
The story which is unraveled in
the setting of this metropolis of the
future concerns the son of John
Masterman, the ruler of this city
of efficiency and the daughter OF
the working class which lives and
tolls in cells beneath the soaring
shafts to the top of the earth.
A comedy will also be shown in
addition to first-run news reel.
Connie and his band have arranged
musical program to accompany
the bill. Jimmy Hatton, soloist with
the band, will be heard in several
numbers.
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"THE GORILLA" AT
THE INDIANA

Heralded as the most effective
mystery picture ever produced, the
Indiana Theater presents THE Co
rilla," First Nationals great pro-
duction Of the famous stage play,
all next week, in conjunction with
the presentation of the Frank Cam
bria revue, Treasure Ships"
1.-THE Gorilla" with its famous
catch line, where the h is Multi
gan?" brings comedy into this most
sensational of mysteries. An excel
lent cast, headed by Charlie Muir
ray, Tully Marshall, Claude Gilling-
water, Waited Pidgeon, CASTOR
Glass and Alice Day, present this
tale of shrieks, shivers and screams.
In THE Gorilla" unfolds the story
of a series of grewSome murders.
The killer from his mark is thought
to be a gorilla and the police are
unable to cope with the situation.
When the father of the heroine is
killed the matter assumes a serious
complexion which turns into hilar-
ity when loud knockings reveal
pair of detectives who have been
sent to find the murderer.
The two detectives accuse every
one and spend their entire time
looking for each other. Suddenly
into this tense atmosphere real
gorilla wanders. Pandemonium en-
sues, throwing the entire tale into
a narrowing Wind-up.
In Treasure Ships" there is in
troduced a story of the pirate days
of the early eighteenth century
when the good ship Isabella fell
pray to bold buccaneers. The cap
lives are spared from walking the
plank" on condition they entertain
their capture.
Into the revue which follows are
introduced the Felicia Sorrel Girls,
billed as "The Maids From Mexico"
clever execution of intricate dance
steps mark their Offering. Carlo
and Moran, two Argentine Gau-
chos" (cowooys) have a spectacular
dancing Offering. Walter Smith,
popular songster, presents "The
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much better than in the days
when he was a lad.
We used tC pull some stunts
in my day that the youngsters
Of today would blush at" nc said
with a chuckle.
And this man should know be-
cause he has been training young
people to sing for over t--cu.y-hvc
years. &c has faith in .,o judg-
ment of young people to@cy and
when they do stage some terrible
crime he does not blame all the
youth of today.
He believes in the power Of song
to help make better citizens. And
ne has proven that power of melody.
Had the pleasure OF talking to
Booth Harrington Monday night at
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English's between acts Of THE
Merry Wives of Windsor" The All
thor was thrilled at the FalstafI of
Otis Skinner and he maryeled at the
way the cast put life into the old
story. Mr.. Harrington is a great
first nighter in indianapolis for the
worth while things.
I have word from. Milton Byron
that he is now in New Orleans after
an engagement in Texas and that
he will be back in Indianapolis this
spring and summer. That means
that he again will be leading man
with the Berkell Players at Eng
lish's. And that is good. I under
stand that q new leading woman
will play opposite him. There is
also rumor that an old fayorite will
be returned.
There are all kinds Of rumors con-
corning mergers, leases and the like
Of theatrical property in this city.
l am as much up in the air as any
one. 1 do know that Keith's will
adopt a new policy of changing their
bills twice a week instead of once.
I do know that Loew is getting
ready to reopen the Palace. And
that is the extent of my knowledge.
do not know what theater Stuart
Walker will use here this summer.
Ad Miller at EngliSh's has received
word from George Tyler that "Di-
plomacy" with an all star cast did
total of S41,215 in Philadelphia
last week. This is a record breaker.
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Ran Extended

The Little Theater Society has.
been unable TO meet the seat de-
nland for Fright You Hour" Ac-t
cording to Judge Somnes, director
it will be repeated Tuesday and>
Wednesday nights Of next week. 1t
will be presented tonight at the
Playhouse.
we have been playing to capacity
at every performance" Somnes
stated, and that is the reason for
holding it over for two nights next
week"
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Song of the Buccaneer," followed
by a duet with Mary Fabian when
"Serenade Granada" and "Hasts
Manana" are presented.
Val and Ernie Stanton, two Eng
llsh comedians, and Charles Ben
nlngton's harmonica boys, playing
what almost amounts to mouth
organ symphony, are other attrac-
tionS Of great merit.
Treasures From the Orient" is
the colorful and exotic finale in
which the entire company takes
part. Maurice at the organ and the
Indiana news are other features.
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ROUNDING ROUND
NH r A TIT = = With WALTER
= = - \ \ - ~ - D. HICKMAN

Who's +. Mclius Christensen, director of the st. Olaf
Lutheran Choir here for the choir concert he made
interesting remarks concerning young people of today.
had the pleasure OF talking quietly to the great director
of the choir while he smoked cigar before going INFO ban
quot hall after the concert
He told that is his opinion that youths Of today
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d ROBABLY of the sranges pictures made will be
shown the Ohio week when Metropolis opens to-
day. This film made in Germany by U. f. A. studios
Photographic effects before attempted with settings
that supendous have embodied this picture that
claims supremacy other moving pictures Freund
who filmed ''The Last laugh and "Varev." filmed this
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Band on Tour

Lerdo's Typical Grand Mex
lean Orchestra, the official
band of Mexico, so designated
by President Obregon in 1920,
will make limited vaudeville
tour under direction of Harry
Fitzgerald.
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ADJUSTMENTS
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LOOKING OVER
"OLD IRONSIDES"

"Old Ironsides" James Cruces
production to be found at the Apollo
starting today is a Elimination of
the history of the famous old frigate.
Constitution" pride of the early
American Navy, a ship that was
affectionately and reverentlN called
"Old Ironsides," by the fighting
sailormen who shipped before the
mast.
Lawrence Stallings, author of
'The Big Parade" and What Price
Glory" wrote the story, weaving his
plot around the colorful and daring
undertaking in the annals of the
American Navy-the conquest of the
T'ripolitan pirates by the Con
stitution," and its brave crew in
1904.
The Constitution" sailed forth to
enforce the edict, Millions for de-
Tense, but not 1-cenI for tribute"
and to inStill respect Tor the Ameri-
can Flag in the hearts of the
arrogant Tripoli pirates at the battle
Of Tripoli Bay. AS depicted in odd
Ironsides," this battle is said to be
the most remarkable sea fight ever
filmed.
More than 10000 people were
employed during the making Of the
picture, and the cast is an all-star
assemblage, including Esther Rails
ton, Wallace Berry, George Ban
croft, Charles Farrell, Johnnie
Walker, Guy Oliver, Ef1e Ellsler,
William ConkIin, Fred Kohler,
Mitchell Lewis. Duke Kahanomoku
and many others.
The engagement of "Old IRON
sides" at the Apollo marks it's hrst
in indianapolis, and its first any
where at popular prices. Hereto
fore this picture containing drama
and thrills, has only been shown in
road show" form in legitimate the
aterS.
A Mack Sennett comedy, the Fox
news weekly, Ray Winnings, at the
organ, and musical innovations by
Emil Seidel and his Apollo Merry
makes complete the program.
CIRCLE TO "SHOW THE
PATENT LEATHER KID"
First Nationals super-production,
eerThe Do+n,,+ fInr Iy;rJ - oo,,,oe : =,
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CIRCLE TO "SHOW THE
PATENT LEATHER KID"

First Nationals super production,
1.-THE Patent Leather Kid" comes to
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Fields Director

Charles (Chuck) Rcisner has the
job of directing w. C. Fields and
Chester Conklin III their next com
coy, Quick Lunch"
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Judge Charles Bull
On Sunday only. Judge Charles
Bull, one Of the most famous in.-
personators CT Lincoln en- the
screen, will maze personal appear
anc@a at the Capitol.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Georgetown Civic Association
will meet tomorrow, 8 pm, at the Phil
lips School
Evening star., 1928-11-26
ENGINEERS LAUD
DEPRESSION AID"
Council Opposes Plan of Sen
ator Wagner for National
Employment System.

The American Engineering Council
has recommended Endorsement of the
principle of a provision for the eXpendl-
tlire of Federal funds on public works
already authorized to increase employ
ment in time of extraordinary depreS-
sion of private industry, provided such
expenditure can be carried through
without an increase of taxation" it was
announced yesterday.
The council. through its administra-
tive board, acted on legislation proposed
at the last session of Congress by Sen
ator Jones Of washington. This legiS-
lation contemplateS creation of pros
perity reserve and stabiliZation Of in
dustry and employment by the expan-
sion of public works during periods OF
unemployment and industrial depreS-
sion.
Expansion is Advocated.
In making the announcement the
president of the council, Arthur w
BerTesford of New York made public
letter relative to the Jones bill from
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan to
Maj. Gardner S. Williams of Ann Arbor,
a member of the board. The letter,
written previous to the presidential elec-
ton. said:
Il anticipate that the result of the
special investigation of the Senate COM
mittee on education and labor into all
phases of unemployment will recommend
an expansion of the doctrine Of pros
perity reserve
"The bill does not go far enough, as
1t does not provide emergency methods
for financing public works. I feel it is
necessary that the doctrine should be
expanded.
IF Mr.. Hoover is elected President,
I know that he has some very urgent
ideas regarding the expansion of this
doctrine"
The council. the public service body
of the engineering profession in the
United States, is composed of more than
80 national and local organizations, in
cluding the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers and the Amer
lean Institute of Electrical Engineers
It was organized about 10 years ago,
with Herbert Hoover as its first presi-
dent
Mr.. Berresford also announced the
Council Recommendations.
council is opposed to the plan of Sen
ator Wagner of New York to eStab-
Iish a national employment system in
cooperation with the States, contend
ing that the matter of employment
bureaus is a local and State function.
Many States maintain such agencies.
and it is likely that where they are
not maintained there are perfectly good
reasons"
The council urged establishment of
national hydlaulic laboratory in the
United States Bureau of Standards, an
inventory of the water resources of the
United States, the transfer to the De-
partment of the Interior of the public
works functions of the Federal Gov
eminent. topographic mapping to aid
in the solution Of flood problems of the
Mississippi River and uniform require
ments affecting Government contracts.
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CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.
TODAY.

The Georgetown Citizens Association
will meet. 8 O'Clock, at Potomac Bank
Hall. Election of officers. William
Knowles Cooper will give "A Review
Of Conditions in European Countries"
lIid-City Citizens Association will
meet. o'clock, at Thomson Community
Center. Gen. George Barnett, chair
man, District Committee Chapter,
American Red Cross. will make ad-
dress. w H Harland, director of
traffic, will speak of traffic lights he
intends to install in that territory
Standing committees will be announced.
Lincoln w. r. c. will have annual
inspection, o'clock, in G. A. r. Hall.
The writerscraft Club will meet,
o'clock, at Thomson School.
The Business and Professional wom-
ems Club of the District will meet, 8
O'Clock, at the Hamilton Hotel.
The johnson Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation will give a cord party at the
johnson School. o'clock, to raise
funds for the work and expenses of
the association.
The Ionic Club composed of Master
Afasons employed in the Treasury, Cen
eral Accounting Office and the Capitol,
viii give ladies' night program in the
Willard ballroom. Entertainment and
dance. Admission by membership card.
Guest tickets at the door.
North Capitol Citizens Association
viii meet. z o'clock, in room 100 of the
new Mckinley Technical High School
building Election of officers. The
early hour of meeting is to enable mem
bers to attend the Community Center
meeting at 8:15, in the auditorium.
The Randle Highland Citizens AS
sociation will meet, o'clock, in the
Orr School,
FUTURE.
The Business Women's Council will
meet tomorrow in the lecture room of
the Church of the Covenant Rev.
Irving w. Ketchun. pastor Of Peck
Memorial Chapel, will lead the Bible
class from 6:45 to tbs pm, and an
address will be made by Miss A. Viola
Smith, United States trade commits
sioner at Shanghai, China.
The Georgetown Civic Association
will meet tomorrow, 8 pm, at the Phil
lips School.
The Progressive Citizens Association
of Georgetown will meet Wednesday,
pm, in the Hyde School building
Speakers: Lieut.. Benjamin Lamb
Georgetown traffic officer, and Ezra D
Merrill of the Rapid Transit Bus Line
Maj. Charles H Moore, formerly OF
the British army. will speak at the
Jewish Community Center tomorrow
$3.50 pm. Subject: "An Interpretation
of the Poetry of Rudyard Kipling
Public invited to attend
The Southeast Washington Citizens
Association will meet tomorrow, 8 pm.
in Southeast Public Library. Election
nf officers
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The johnson Parent-Teacher Asso-
citation will give a cord party at the
Johnson School. 8 o'clock, to raise
funds for the work and expenses of
the association.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Business and Professional Wom-
ems Club of the District will meet, 8
O'Clock, at the Hamilton Hotel.
Evening star., 1928-11-26
New Scarfs
$3.50

This showing of hgh-grade neatly figured designs
with plain borders are in keeping with the present
decorative mode. And they very attractively
priced too.
DRArER1Es,
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Writerscraft Club will meet, 3
o'clock, at Thomson School.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Ionic Club, composed of Master
MasonS employed in the Treasury. Cen
eral Accounting Office and the Capitol,
viii give ladies' night program in the
Willard ballroom Entertainment and
dance. Admission by membership card
Guest tickets at the door.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

Lincoln w. R. c. will have annual
inspection, o'clock, in c. A. r. Hall.
Evening star., 1928-11-26
India Print Covers, $3.50

The couch bed becomes furnishing of the cold weather
home it covered with of these interestingly designed
prints An unlimited choice of designs in light and dark color
combinations Size 2x3 yards.
Other India Prints TO $3.50
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Georgetown Citizens Association
will meet. O'Clock, at Potomac Bank
Hall Election of officers. William
Knowles Cooper will give "a Review
OF Conditions in European Countries. /"
Evening star., 1928-11-26
More of Those Popular
Ruffled Marquisette
Curtains
$3paif
Dress up your windows with these Ruff1ed Mar
quisette Curtains offered at this low price which in
vites you to buy complete sets for each room. White
grounds with neat coored figures. Each set COM
plete with valance and tie backs.
CURTAINS
Chinese
Embroideries
add color to your rooms

For the housewife who likes bit of Oriental touch
to her rooms these Chinese Embroideries are just
the answer. Large and small sizes that may be used
for table scarfs and doilies Shown in many attrac
tive coors and designs.
y inches round $3.50 29 inches round SO
8x12 size e.....$2 10x22 size. ..... $3.50
6xo size. .........75c 1lx34 size. ........$ 20
Evening star., 1928-11-26
w ater Sets, $50

tor the night table
For these cold nights when it is unhandy to get out
of bed for water, these Water Sets come in handy.
Pnt-sze pitcher tray and one glass in assorted coors
Other Sets to $14
Nickel Thermos Coffee Pitchers, SIP and $3.50
Gallon Jugs, ST.. .85, $3.75 and $3.50
-Breakabe Jugs, $3.50
THERMos GooDs, FIRST FLOOR.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

North Capitol Citizens Association
viii meet. o'clock, in room 100 of the
new Mckinley Technical High School
building. Election of officers. The
early hour of meeting is to enable mem
bers to attend the Community Center
meeting at BIS. in the auditorium.
Evening star., 1928-11-26

The Progressive Citizens Association
of Georgetown will meet Wednesday, 8
pm, in the Hyde School building.
Speakers: Lieut. Benjamin Lamb,
Georgetown traffic officer, and Ezra D.
Merrill of the Rapid Transit Bus Line
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company's machinery into the new
home OF the institution have been
completed, and the actual moving
will be started tomorrow and COM
pleted by Monday, according to Bir-
lea Ward, who is part-owner Of the
company.
The laundry will be one Of the best
equipped in the state, he said. Spe-
cial plans have been made to make
the laundry one # the most modern
in the state and the electrical ap-
pliances will be up-to-date.
New machinery that will operate
in the building has already been in
stalled, he said, and all that re.
mains is to remove the pieces that
will be taken from the old building.
Among the new equipment is what
is believed to be the most modern
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washing machine in the state. It il
"a feet wide and 72 feet long. and
driven completely by electrical pow
er, is almost self-cperating, Ward
said.
A new ironing machine will take
the cuffs and neck band OF q shirt
separately and another machine will
iron the remainder Of the shirt. In
this way, it is expected that any
chances for damage to the shirt will
be eliminated and the work will be
done more efficiently.
Forty-five persons will be en-
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ployed in the building, which 10 65
feet wide and 1876 feet long, accord
ing to w. B. Couch, manager.
The dry cleaning division Of the
business has already been moved to
q separate building from the rest Of
the remainder, he said, and will be-
gin operations Monday.
The two units Of the business are
housed in separate buildings to eli
inmate any chances Of explosion
from Rls That is used In the dry
cleaning. The building that will Be
used for dry cleaning is also q new
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LAUNDRY GETS
/ new QUARTERS
New Machinery Installed in
I Building for Capital Steam
Laundry

Bismarck will be served by new
laundry equipment and methods
starting next Monday, it was an
nounced at the Capital Steam Laun-
dry today. ~,
All preparations for moving the
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one, being finished Z short time ago
by the contractors.