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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18

The young women shown above
are newly elected officers of Sig
ma Delta Tau Sorority. The cleo
ton took place at the annual
founders day dinner at Hotel
Lincoln, June 10.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
CARD PARTIES

The maternity branch of the
Catholic Women's Union will give
a euchre, 500, bridge, bunco and
lotto party at Sacred Heart Hall,
Meridian and Palmer SITS, at $50
p. m. Tuesday.
Ladies of the Assumption parish
will entertain in their hall, 1105
Blaine Ave. Wednesday afternoon
with cards, lotto and bunco.
A euchre party will be given by
the Daughters of America, No. 40,
in their hall, Lee and Morris Sts., at
$50 tonight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-06-18
PERSONALS

Miss Louise Jaeger, 1885 Washing
ton Blvd, will leave soon to spend
the summer in Camp Songo, Casco,
Me, where she will be a counsellor.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
LIARS" IN COURT

one's curiosity h frequently aroused as to what punishm ent could be meted out on a count of per- jury against supposed 'liars" in court. According to the prosecution, the defense witnesses all too ire quently make sport of the truth: 10 listen to the defense lawyers the prosecution witnesses. stool pigeons and all. are not to be trusted. At such rare instances when both sides project the same profound thesis at the same time ones synpathies go forth to the judge, who is forced to choose between the two sets Of wit nesses after being told by the learned legalities that some of the important witnesses 'are not telling the truth or indications 10 that effect
 On the strength Of the many state ments supporting the a.sum ption that the vitnnsse. "on the other, side are lying, one is inclined 10
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

good portion of the time. and wher
 none of Chief Harts boys stands 1T the street waving his thumb or hi. muscular arm the public n not slowed up in it's travels 50 very much.
 Autoists know by experience. however. that they are at ! dtaad- vantage should they pan ! signal when 1t Is against them. In the first place. the registration number on the rear Of the car'is large and easily deciphered by | policeman who may be standing on the side- walk: what is the good of getting by one red light when another half | block distant will halt them all the same: pedestrians. who them selves may have no compunetions about disobeying a signal. frequent ly call attention to motorist' 6 wrong-doing in | loud manner; and there is the likelihood that in case of accident all the blame will rest upon the autoist who passed the signal when it was red.
 Small wonder that the pedestrians don't kick much about the lights. IL is the autoists who do all the kicking.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
VACCINE AND SMALLPOX Waterbury Republican,

Statistics just made public by the American Association for Medi- cal Progress show that for i've years in successor the United States has reported more smallpox than any other country In the world exec pt India. State reports indicate that there were 3S,49S cases during 1927 as against 53"43 during 1926, an in. crease of 5,155. or 13 per cent. And Health figures compiled by the League of Nations show that Eng land and Wales reported 14,767 cases. or more than all the rest o. Europe.
 The importance Of these statistics will be realized when it is recalled that ]t is in the United States and Great Britain that characterization sentiment Is strongest. Most o, the states in the Union do not require the recording os vaccinal condition. but reports iron, the Is states for which complete records are available show that in 1925 and 1926 1e.s5s cases. or 91 per cent of the total for those states. were of persons who had never been vaccinated, 2 per cent, of persons who had been vac cinated seven or moro years preyi- ously, and per cent. of persons who had teen vaccinated within sey- en years. this last group including many who had been yaccinated after exposure.
 When it is considered how how thoroughly vaccine has eliminated smallpox where it is generally used. 1t Is difficult to understand how people in this supposedly enlighten- cd country can swallow the propa- ganda of the anti-vaccinationist The same might be said of anti-ty- phoid 1nocuIation. which during the World war virtually banished from the army and navy a disease which previously had been one of the greatest causes Of disability in mjli- tary operations.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
NOisll LIGHT

If the cli"f of police and the po- bce commissioners have their way New Britain is destined to see Il considerable increase in traffic lights, which the gentlemen say will he a good thing. Motorists vino find their way blocked by the rcd in the stop-auigo signals s.an to l,o op- posed 10 nor" lights, although soroHha los opposed 10 lights "hicil u1srrly function as danger signals
 !. is pr"Eanl" that nothing will he bic to stop th" increase in traffic l'ghts considering that the authori- ties having them under their j1.ris- dlctlon appear to unite in claiming they are the greatest safety appli- ances eyer invented That the stop and-go variety slow up traffic, how ever, there can be scarcely Fe , doubt. that they are far inferior 10 traffic policemen is also not doubted, But the police commission CTS seem to be of the opinion there IS not enough money on hand to employ sufficient traffic policemen 10 maintain safety at dangerous corners, and thus the efop-anl go traffic signals function partly as la bor-sa ving devices.
 The business Of educating pedes- trians seems 10 have failed dismaliy. Many of them wait until they get the right Of way-cspocially when there are automobiles passing by. Hut let there be no cars nearby. as sometimes happens even at such rongested point as the Center and they seem 10 see no reassn why they should trfnain stan lIng or 'hr sidewalks. When q traffic police man is busy .dacatIng the public at Main and Church streets 'ha public naturally oheys the mandates c. The hluecoat; but they are not there all the time, nor even 8 fairly
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
THE IMPROVED METHOD or TEACHING TOTS

Learning 10 read--what a difh- cult 1ob that Is for child during his first year at school Heretofore all chldren have been expected to begin learning this important sub feet, upon which their entire future education will be based, and get through the first grade at about the same time, all with practically the same knowledge about reading. As Superintendent Holmes states in a report upon the matter. the same result would not be expected of adults tackling q new and difficult problem.
 The change that has been made in the method of teaching children how 10 read seems to be a logical outcome of modern pedagogic tn- v"stieations. Instead of all children being expected to attain the same ob- ject in the same way, the child now passes through tite stages. The first stage is an interest in books, stories and pictures. The second stage is an lntcrrs. in the manner in which these ideas are placed upon the printed page and he begins to think he can read the page by conferrlng with his teacher regarding the pie lures and the printed description,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

wonder why more of them are not haled before the bar of justice on charges Of perjury. Witnesses are
 supposed to tell the whole truth and
 nothing but the truth, and call on
 the Creator to witness their oaths:
 yet one needs to heed only the
 sonorous ejaculations Of the attor-
 neys to realize that the solamn oaths do not detes some Of the witt
 nesses-on the ''other side." of course-frona giving the kind of testimony they happened to give.
 Perhaps it ia sometimes difficult to prove that witness Is really an accom- plished liar. The most the prosecutor can do. 1t seems. ts to give vent to his opinion or belief. The judge. in giving . deciAon. by in1- pltcation cannot help telling the world whom hs believed to be credltable on the witness stand. Carrying this series of observations out to its logical conclusion, one comes to the suppoAtion that If all alleged court liars were to be turn cd Into defendants on charges of perjury there would be more of these cases than any other. Az lawyers are supposed to thrive on litigation one wonders why more Of such liti- gation Is not manufactured; it would tend 10 line the legal pockets and purify the air of untruthfulness at the same time.
 Lawyers have a vast advantage over editors They can brand the testimony Of opposing witnesses as untrue. blandly say they are lying, and need answer to no one but their God. Editors are moro hamstrung in such things. and their ethics, al- though permitting 4isagreements with truthful and untruthful alike. bar the use of the short and ugly" word. Still. we are content.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

Buffalo and Fort Erie, New York? A. It is ! suspension bridge with eight spans. The channel span is 345 feet. Q. How high Is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France: A. 1000 feet. Q. What is the first city men. tioned in the Bible?
 A. Enoch (Genesis l:l7).
 Q. What was the last book that James Oliver Curwood wrote?
 A. The Black Hunter" l9os). He was ts years old when he died.
 Q. What state produces the most sheep?
 A. The largest shsep producing states are Texas. California, Wyo- ming. Montana, Utah. New Mexico and Oregon ia the order named.
 c. Whose motto was: One for all and alt for one".
 4. The motto of the Three Musketeers" in Alexander Dumas book of that title.
 Q. What causes circles around the sun?
 A. They arc the result of two different phenomena, technically distinguished as halo and corona, The former is the larger. usually not colored. It is due to refraction of light by minute ice crystals floating in the air. and is seen only around the sun and moon. The latter shows all the colors seen in the rainbow and in the same order, is due to dihraction of light by minute ice crystals or drops of water floating in the air and is frequently seen around artificial lights as we'll as around the sun and moon.
 Q. What Is the meaning of the surname Snedeker?
 A. The English family name Snead is from the Anglo-Saxo ''snead" meaning "A piece of land'. It Is a common name in Yorkshire ana Worcestershire. Snedeker means 'Snead's acre''.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
THE. WHY OF A PARK

People who live near pup them as pretty places that enhance the beauties Of their surroundings: it is a pleasure indeed to have public parks nearby to provide pleasant yistas; it is grati- lying to have their presence tending to increase real estate values, or 10 maintain them at a satisfactory level.
 These are by products Of the park system. The city's object in develop ing q park system, however, is not to throw such advantages into the laps os individuals and do nothing more. The parks in addition are for the enjoyment Of the people as a whole.
 Opposition by Belvidere residents 10 having boys fish in the pond in Stanley Quarter park, which has taken the form of petition to the the city authorities, seems predicat- ed upon the assumption that too many boys in the park will be nuisance to contiguous residents. A sound public policy would have it that the more of the public-includ- ing boys and girls-who use the parks the more good the parks do for rising citizenship.
 We believe such residents of Bel videre who have signed this petition are unduly and unnecessarily frightened. Boys vending their way to the park and enjoying themselves in it should prove a delight to eye and the spirits rather than consid- cred d detriment. Who can observe youngsters enjoying themselves without feeling an infectious and vicarious thrill. To mature persons three-quarters Of the fun to be de- rived in any park is to see the youngsters enjoy themselves; they radiatc happiness and nobody but q confirmed grouch can help sharing in the fun.
 Stanley Quarter park was laid out before most of the contiguous resi- dences were thought of: possibly Inc proximity of the park and the pleasant cyeful 1t offered helped to develop the pretty residential sec lions Of Belvit'ere Residents in that section, like residents near other parks, owe much 10 the city for pro- v'ding th" delightful stage setting. TO object to greater use of the park ! IS not r"asonabI. That is what the 1 park is for.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

in reality. however. the child relic.
 upon his memory more than upon
 an ability to recognize words al
 words. Gradually the child begins to
 recognize the printed words. The
 third stage is ability to associate ideas with the printed words. aud
 reading experiences increases this ability. The fourth stage A the ability to read phrases and sentences and obtain their meaning. After this has been accomplished thoroughly by mastering different books and under different conditions the child is ready for the fifth stage and can enter the second grade.
 Az the sperintendent points out, many children will be able to eom- plete the five stages in one year. and this quite easily. But there are others, equally bright and quick to learn, but differing from the others hy being more immature. who will take longer. Finally there are others who lack the mental agility, who simply are slower to learn than others. and who must take more time. It Is to avoid pushing these into the second grade without a thorough knowledge Of elementary reading that the system best serves the children. After children have basic knowledge of the principles of reading their progress in the sue ceedins grades naturally is more rapid. IL is serious handicap for a child to enter the second grade with an inability to do the one subject read!ng-upon which so much prog ress depend. from then on.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
25 Keaxs Ago Today

The city of New Britain is honor.
 ed today hy the presence of dele. gates to the 18th convention of the Grand Court Of Connecticut, For 1 esters of America.
 ' The prospects for | settlement Of
 the painters troubles seem brighter now than at any time since the men
 quit on April ]. Both the bosses
 and jorneymen are anxious that
 matters be straightened out. and . I committee from both sides will meet this evening. The representatives Of the master painters will be F. r. , Emmons. stephen Robb. E. T.. Thompson and A. P. Marsh. Rev. Charles Coppens Of St. Peters has been assisting at the 1 service of the Forty Hours in Ken
 sington and Terlyville.
 Constitutional reform was downed
 again today in the state legislature
 and the small towns will retain
 their unholy grasp on state .govern- inent.
 J. r. Cooper said this morning that he would not call up in the house today the bill to allow New Britain to take water from the Pe- 1 9uabuck. This is because Of the un- derhand tactics of Bristol. which has been attempting to attach a rider excepting from the land New Brit ain may take all that previously owned by another water company. This previously seemed innocent enough, but now 1t his developed that Bristors water company has been buying up options in the desir- cd territory.
 The Buisness Mems association met last evening and discussed Memorial Day closing. The day comes on Friday. Some want to close as usual on Friday night. be open Saturday morning. close in the afternoon, and reopen Saturday night. Others were in favor Of opening Friday night and remaining closed Saturday aft ernoon and night, but it was feared the grocers could not do this. The resignation of Clerk George Quigley was accepted. F. H. John- ston suggested appointing commit tees to look into various matters. in- cluding why coal can be delivered in Bristol at 25 cents q ton less than in New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
POLICE HUNT LOST CHAP|N JEWELS
Springfield Woman Leaves
 $tW,M0 Worth in Taxi

New York. May 15.-lP- Jewelry valued at ss4s,ooo today was the basis for two police searches and two court actions. Lost in Taxi Police of Nassau county were at. tempting to tarck down the thief OF thieves who stole t:5,0o0 in gems from the Oyster Bay. l.. l., home of Sir Ashley Sparks, resident director of tho Cnnard line, while police of New York were searching for the taxicab in which Mrs. Alfred Fl. Chapin of Springfield, Mass, left an overnight bag containing si0o,0O0 in iewelry.
 The Sparks robbery occurred soms time Sunday night. the jewelry be- ing taken from the room of Lady Sparks while the family was at din- ner on the floor below. Police said they had no clues upon which to work. There were nine servants in the house and four dogs in tho basement but no one heard or saw the ones who committed the rob- bery.
 The JeWelry stolen consisted of two diamond rings. two diamond brooches, two wrist watches set with diamonds and three small gold bar pins. The burglars apparently were experts in jewelry. leaving several less valuable pieces in the jewelry boxes.
 Mrs. Chapin. mother of Alfred II, Chapin. Jr., noted tennis player, left the bag containing the jewelry in . taxicah which had taken her from the Grand Central station to her hotel, The cab had disappeared be- fore she noticed her loss,
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
Observations On Me Weather

Washington. May 15.-Forecast for Southern New England: Fair and somewhat warmer tonight. Wednesday cloudy: light variable winds becoming gentle to moder- ate aoutherly.
 Forecast for Eastern New York; Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednes- day. Probably showers Wednesday in extreme North and extreme west portions. Warmer tonight. Gentle to moderate winds. mostly south.
 Conditions: The high pressure over the eastern portions Of the country has diminished considerably during the last c4 hours and the front edge Of the western rain area has reached eastward across the Mississippi and Ohio valleys to Indiana. Rains continue over. the plains states under the influence of two low pressure centers; one near Dodge City. Kansas. c9.74 inches and the other over the great basin, Modena. Utah, 29.7o inches. Light to heavy frosts were again reported from portions of New York state and New England.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather with rising tempera- ture followed by. increased cloudi- ness.
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New Britain herald., 1928-05-15
THE MERCHANT or VENIO
 Reviewed by
 Tony the BOotblack

Mariouche, datsa my wife, she saysa 10 me wanna see-a tonight da Billie Shakespeare. I saysa to her donta letta me catcha you hanxin round deesa place weeda da strange man. Whoosa dees falla? She saysa heesa tceter an writesa de peesea like-a da Merchant da Venice. ! say datsa dif"rent an so We fila da coupla beds weed keeds, locks da doors. an when I getsa to-a de teeater. l buy-a two seats inna da balconi.
 We gone upstairs an Mariouche datsa my wife, shcesa puff so much avrabody teenka da lectric fan heesa turned on.
 Pret soon somebody heesa pull up da greata beeg shade an showa da fine street inna dd Venice. Eetly. Etsa plenta wet an Ntariouche, say sheesa forgot her goulashes. tella her datsa only da scene, a wet street. an she wanna should tai da manitch 10 getta da mon
 Datsa nice scene. Soon comesa d, ferry boat whatsa gondola an heesa run barbers scenging. Den in comesa da felia Whatsa called Chylark.
 Shylark heesa do bisneas widda Ga Antonio. He lendsa heem some money an when Antonio he findsa hees note due, an spendsa da tree cays weed Grace. he crysa to Shy lark who saysa he will cutsa An- tonlo up like-a eet says inna da con- tract, Shylark heesa gone sharpen hees knife. when Portierres sleesa come in an tellsa deesa man eef heesa take more-a den one pound flesh from Antonio sheesa gone-a report heem to Mussolini. Shylark takcsa da flesh an goes grabbing. Portierres falls all over Antonio weet love.
 Datsa halaya play. Nexta time I wanna see some business done onna da stage gonna go to-a da market, An eef anyone fighta bout whosa write decsa Billie Shakespeare's plays Ham or Bacon. gone-a take-a da side of bacon.
New Britain herald., 1928-05-15

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 c. What birds protect trees from insects?
 A. Seven species of birds that protect trees are: The hairy wood becker. downy/ wood-pecker. red
 headed wood-pecker, flicker, white breasted nut hatch, brown creeper. black head chicadee. Q. When and where will the try outs for the track and field events of the Olympic Games be held In the United States?
 A. The sectional track and field Olympic tryouts are to be held on or before June 13 at Dallas, Texas: Detroit. Mich: New York City; Los Angeles, Cal; Portland. Ore: Iowa City, Ia; or Lawrence. Kansas; Denver. Colo: Cincinnati. Ohio; Birmingham. Ala, or Atlar'r, Ga. The final track and field Olympic tryouts will be held at Harvard Stadium. Cambridge, Mass, July ( and '.
 Q. Where may one obtain in- formation about the plants de- veloped by Luther Burbank?
 A. Luther Burbank Company, Santa Rosa. California.
 .. When was "Be Kind to Anil malls Week" and what organization sponsored it?
 A. It was the week of April l4l to April 21. It was sponsored nationally by the American Humane Association of Albany. New York.
 Q. Why is Friday said to be "unlucky"?
 A. Because Jesus was crucified on Friday.
 Q. Are the words When ' was a child. spake as q child' in the Bible?
 A. They are in 1 Corinthians, chapter 1S. verse II.
 .. Is child who is born of alien parents in the United States a /, citizen from his birth or not until he Is 21.
 A. He is . natural born Ameri can citizen and his citizenship commences at birth. With the ex- 'eptfon of some civil rights denied 10 minors he can exercise all the rights and privileges 10 which any American citizen is entitled.
 Q. Is Yapp an English nameo
 A. It is a British family name, like Gap, and means "at the gap'. hat is, the family who lived at the gap. A similar change from "'s, to y" is seen in the name Yates" which originally was Gates.
 Q. What is the meaning of the expression "Che sara sara"? 1
 A. It Is an Italian expression ! meaning What will be will be-. l Were there earthquakes in | San Francisco in 1900 and 1882
 A. A list of destructive earth 1uakes in the United States shows m earthquake in San Francisco that did slight damage in 1900, Al destructive earthquake that did 1amage in San Francisco and Red- wood occurred in 1889.
 Q. What is the structural form 'f the Peace Bridge connecting