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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10

Show Is
Booked
Jordan River Revue 10
Include City on
Tour,

The first of the big college musical
shows to play in indianapolis this
wear will be Indiana University's
production, THE Jordan River Re
vue," which is billed for its annual
showing at the Murat Theater on
March 10.
The revue is musical comedy
and varies from the usual college
show in that both co-eds and men
are included in its company c.
eighty.
Many Indianapolis residents will
find the show of personal interest,
due to the fact that eleven Indian
apolis students are included in the
cast.
Music, settings, costumes and
stage effects in the three-act pro-
duction We been planned on
more elabO ate scale by the direc-
tors this year than in previous
years, according to reports from
Bloomington.
Fred Tangeman Of Button, mu-
steal director Of the show, has been
assisted by Amos Otstot Of Angola,
Ed Oliver OF Elkhart and Hoagland
Carmichael Of Bloomington, whose
musical scores are being published
regularly.
Tangeman has composed num-
Der of songs for the 1923 revue in
Guiding, Gould You Learn to Love
Me Dear" i've Held You in My
Arms and where Dreams Come
True" Collegiate jazz music has
been arranged for the jazz band,
which will be one Of the features
of the third act.
A medley of Jordan River Re-
vue" hits from former years which
have been heard in indianapolis
also will be played by the must
clans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10

Bcrkell has definitely decided to
have Miss Edith Elliott, here sew
eral seasons ago, as his leading
woman. He Will retain Milton By
ron as leading man. a position he
has held for years.
Bob Fay, who has been missing
season or two, will return, and the
many friends of Robert St Clair
will welcome the news that he is to
return. Mildred Hastings will be
character woman and HoX Worth
a man new to this city, viii have
the chief male character parts, as
Herbert Dobbins has not been re-
engaged
William Hull will again be direc-
tor and his wife, Bernice Marsolais,
will be a welcomed member of the
comps ny.
L is Berkelrs plan to open soon
at his home in Waterloo, Iowa, and
by the time his season here starts
the company will be a well-organ-
lied working unit.
Although no definite date has
been arranged for the opening,
Berkell probably will start his sea-
son here the latter part of April.
No definite date has been set for
the opening of the Stuart Walker
season at Keith's, but he probably
will get under way some time in
May, if present plans are carried
out.
Mckay Morris and probably
George Gaul will be among the i'm
portant men of the Walker COM
pany. Walker will have a season
at the Grand in Cincinnati this
spring and summer. George Somnes
again will be director for Walker.
n n
One of the outstanding personal
successes of the Loew's plan of en-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10

the attractive musical comedy pro-
duction.
"Oh Kay" comes to the Murat
Theater for three days only, begin
ming Thursday, March % with a
Saturday matinee.
Heading a company of over 100
are those cver-popular musical
comedy favoritcs. Julia Sanderson
and Frank Crumit, and the sensa-
tional Candy Hale girls, supported
by brilliant cast of players, en-
bracing John E. Young. Beatrice
Swanson. Shep Camp. Fred Har-
per, Charles Brown. the Cardell
Twins, Frank Gardiner and the
worlds best dancing and singing
chorus.
The music is by George Gersh-
win, book by Guy Bolton and P.
G. WOdehouse. lyrics by Ira Gersh-
win. ooh Kay" is a succession of
dramatic and comedy scenes, en-
trancing melodies and overwhelm-
ing stage pictures, and is sure to
duplicate the New York success.
coming here after a years run at
the Imperial Theater, New York.
The chief song hits are CLAP
Your Hands "Do-Dodo," "Fidgety
Feet" Maybe" and Some One to
Watch Over Me-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10

son, was so well liked that it
continued in New York for one
solid year, thereby setting up a
new record run on Broadway
TO- shows in kind
Then, wise Snowman that he is,
White sent his show to Chicago,
where it clicked off another six
months, playing exactly eighteen
months in two cities.
1t will be seen here exactly as it
was originally done i'll New York,
without q single change in the cast
Or minus q single stick Of scenery
CT the cutting Of any Of its gor-
gC0us habilimcnts SO essential to
the big revues.
Backed by one Of the largest and
most expensive casts ever assembled
in one show and supported by a
chorus of scventy-flve girls, the per-
torrance in every sense will be a
duplicate of that given in Mr..
Whites Apollo T'heater for so many
months.
The cast includes Ann Penning-
ION, that dainty, dimple-kneed dar-
ling, without whom no revue is
complete; Willie and Eugene How
ard, the funniest of all brother
teams; Frances Williams, the blonde
song and dance lady. who made the
"Charleston" famous and who is
known to thousands as "the best
dressed woman in the United
States; Tom PATRICIA, the dane
ing demon Of this day and age;
Williams Sisters, who sing, dance
and have cit; Rose Perfect, the
beautiful prina donna, with the
golden voice.
In addition, George Whites
Scandals" can boast of five sister
teams, the quartet. "Kings of Har-
mony" and seventy-f1ve beautiful
girls, and the exquisite George
White ballet,
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tertanment at the Palace Is that
of Emil Seidel, whose home is in
Indianapolis. Seidel has left his
home town many times for big New
York shows and for engagements
in Canada, but this probably is the
first time that he has had such
magnificent opportunities to show
what he. can do. I have heard only
praise for the way that he has Or
ganized his orchestra at the Pal
ace and the way he directs it
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
MANTELL BOOKED
AT ENGLISHS FOR WEEK

Entirely recovered from his recent
illness Robert B. Mantell, with
Geneyieve Hamper as co-star. will
offer an alluring festival of Shake
speare and the classics for the week
beginning Monday, March 10, at
EnglishS.
OF the six plays to be given five
are Shakespeare's and the sixth is
BulWer Lytton's heroic drama,
"Richelieu." without which Man
tell Hamper repertoire would be in
complete.
The plays that have been chosen
for presentation here are; 1.-THE
Merchant Of Venice" Monday eve
ming; Hamlet" (traditionaD Tues
day evening; LAS You Like 1t"
w e dnesda matinee; Julius
Caesar" Wednesday evening;
"Richeueu," Thursday evening:
Macbeth Friday evening; Julius
Caesar" Saturday matinee, and
Merchant of Venice on Saturday
evening.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
WHITES SCANDALS OPENS MONDAY NIGHT AT ENGLISH
Robert ManteI Is Booked Here for Weeks Engagement
in the CIaaSicS-0h Kay Due Soon at Murat,
With Julia SandeSon and Frank Crumit

|HC FORGE WHITES SCANDALS, the chief bait handed
~ out on Broadway for solid year to the T. NJ and
those paygocs who like girl shows opens engagement
English Monday night Always of the seasons ousand-
ing chantmcns appealing the the Scandals
is exactly year LATE in arriving here.
This edition. eighth in the series and due here last
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
Jack London Story

THE Devils Skipper" suggested
by the Jack London story "Demetries
Contos,' is said to be one of the
most thrilling Jack London sea
stories ever picturized.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
Condense Musical Comedy

A condensed version Of George
NJ. CHAINS successful musical
comedy Mary is being prepared
for vaudeville. 1t is to have a cast
Of twenty-four people.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
MUSICAL COMEDY
BOOKED AT MURAT

Those who delight in the best
music, glorjously sung, good, whole
some comedy, a plot that is rich in
drama, romance and comedy and a
cast of tremendous number and
highest quality find in "Oh Kay"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
Wins A70ard

Dolores Del Rio, famous Mex
lean film star, and Wampas
Baby star Of 1926, has been
awarded the Wampas achieve
ment trophy, the presentation
being made at the annual
WampaS Frolc.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-03-10
ROUND
B Y 4 W44T 5#

CHARLES BERKELL has completed the membership of his stock
~ that viii his with at Engshs
the
personal
preliminary necessary
Ova1n
Evening star., 1928-05-20

Neglected side streets and back streets
are like hardened arteries, according to
E. E. Duffy, highway educational writer.
Rough, uneven. broken pavements,
Stunned by ali jar-fearing motorists,
who prefer traffic jams to bumps. throw
an unwarranted burden on main thor
oughfares.
Every city has Its back yard. but be-
cause old, rundown buildings front a
street. 1t does not follow that the pave
naent should not be maintained for the
traffic that must pass through Streets
with scarcely any traffic may be found
couple of blocks or so from the
crowded downtown main thoroughfares
of practically every city. This Is so
either because these streets are not
through streets. blocked by blind end
ings or bottle neckS, or are poorly paved.
Through careful study regional plan
ming authorities have determined that
cities will not have any too much room
for motor traffic. even though all street
space be utilized to the fun extent
Midtown Manhattan OF New York
City has an average building height OF
about five stories as revealed by sur
veys. but even at this average height
the streets are overtaxed. IT the build
ing height average were TO be doubled II
would be practically impossible to move
traffic In midtown New York, The
present congested condition in New
York City, as well as In other cities. can
be greatly relieved through the creation
Evening star., 1928-05-20
HORSEPOWER OF AUTOS
EXCEEDS INDUSTRIES
Cars in u. S. Have Total Capacity
of 6s4. 900 Units--Plants
Have Only $50, o,514,0o0.

''The total horsepower of pleasure
automobiles is nearly three times as
great as that used in all our industries
combined said r. B. Sears, automotive
president. In q recent interview.
This may seem an astonishing state
ment," he added nevertheless 1t Is a
fact. Pleasure cars In this country have
a total. capacity of over 684.044 900
horsepower, whereas the combined
capacity of generating equip
ment In all American industries is only
$50, $4,000 horsepower. The latter
figure includes turbines, internal COM
bustion engines farm animals--every
type of power plant. even TO the drafty
and somewhat tempermental windmill.
THE total potential capacity of our
family automobiles Is so great that II
staggers the imagination. Perhaps 1t
would be more easily understood II con-
verted into manpower Assuming that
such thing were possible. 1t would
furnish 60 able-bodied servants for
every man, woman and child In this
country.
The figures which ] submit are based
on survey made by the Department Of
the Interior. They illustrate the tre-
mendous strides made by the internal
combustion engines In the last ten
years"
Evening star., 1928-05-20
Side-Street Paving Throws
Burden on Main Routes, Writer Asserts

of parallel routes and the proper paving
of them.
A great many cities are widening ex-
isting pavements by two methods. The
first is the cutting back of sidewalks,
reducing the pedestrian area, and the
second is the widening of the entire
street through the cutting off of build
ings and setting back the building line.
But in many instances this Is impos-
sible, or at least impracticable because
of the great expense involved Conse-
quently. one of the first steps To be
taken In traffic relief Is that of making
all streets equally desirable for motor
travel through the placement Of smooth
pavements.
A double line of street cars occupies
practically the same space as two or
three lanes of automobiles. The holding
back of motor traffic by street cars Is. Of
course, more intensified where street car
travel is fairly heavy.
Routes parallel to. but separate from.
tn. street car line roads should be con-
structed. In entering metropolitan areas,
particularly the larger ones. the experi-
enced motorist expects loss OF one or
two hours proceeding through the few
miles of suburban districts. This Is a
real economic waste. which, in q few
years, amounts to the price of new
parallel route.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
In the Motor World
By q. ADAMS HOWARD.

E, in the regulations to meet pres
ent-day conditions in the regulat-
ing of public vehicles. This re-
port calls for the aboliShing of the
81 stands now in use and the Gre
alton of 200. which will take care
of 500 public vehicles. Mr.. Hart
| will ask the Commissioners to
establish the newly designated
stands for public vehicles only.
The approval of the Commission
ers is expected within a few days.
The regulation forbidding parG-
ING abreast is being violated con-
stantly. Policemen should take
immediate steps to prevent this
practice, as the violation is the
cause of many accidents ana
causes continuous traffic Jams.
Some time ago the result Of
several oueStionnaireS regarding
traffic conditions in other cities
| were sent out by the local bureau
through the assistance of the
American Automobile Associations.
Many of the replies were pub
lished. Since that time eight
other cities have been heard from.
While awaiting the arrival of 600
more traffic lights. which are ex-
pected this week. it might be in
tereSting to read the replies from
the other cities.
st. Louis Traffic.
In ST. Louis there are 100 inter
sections controlled by the lights,
of which number street cars oper-
ate through 81. Street car traffic
has been speeded up and congcs-
ton eliminated. Other vehicular
traffic also has been speeded up.
The lights are Synchronized on
one street. The installation of the
lights have relieved policemen at
busy intersections. Pedestrians
do not obey the signals at present.
but are expected TO soon. Street
cars do not make left turns at any
place. A general reduction in ac-
cidents Of IS per cent is reported,
and accidents to pedestrians le-
duced SIS per cent.
In Atlantic City there are 1873
intersections controlled by the
lights, of which number street
cars operate through %. Street
car traffic has been slowed down
little. The lights are synchron-
ized. It was not necessary to
eliminate parking ON the light
controlled streets. The inStalla-
ton of the lights have relieved
policemen 100 per cent. Pedes-
| trians do not obey the signals
Street cars make left turns on the
green signal. Accidents have been
| reduced 80 per cent.
In Seattle there are 81 intersec-
| tions controlled by the lights, OF
which number street cars operate
through 38, Street cars have been
| speeded up 2 to 5 minutes
per schedule. Other vehicular
! traffic has been speeded up The
lights are of the progressive sys-
TEN. tt was found necessary to
restrict parking near the intersec-
| tions. Only 16 policemen are on
duty at the 81 intersections. Pc
destrians obey the traffic light
signals. Street cars make turns
on the green light only The in
stallation of the lights has elm
mated practically all accidents.
In Atlanta there are As inter-
sections controlled by the lights.
| Continued on Eighth Page.1
Evening star., 1928-05-20
MISTAKES IN Z0NING
MATTER OF REGRET
Growing Towns, Recognizing De-
fects in Early Planning, Should
Ask State Cooperation.

Regrets Of growing towns for mis-
takes in early planning and zoning
may be avoided in the future through
planning commissions. IL States win
come to their aid, according to Du Bois
Young, autOmotiYe president.
How many times citizens OF AmeTi.
can towns have looked back with sor-
row to the missed opportunity they
had as small communities to adopt
definite highway systems which would
fit in with subsequent development"
remarked Mr.. Young in recent in
terview.
las a result Of lack of foresight they
are now faced with many needless
problems OF traffic control and road
have been avoided to a great extent
If the communities had been able 70
plan intelligently for the future. Is
New York is trying On experiment
which other States may well watch
It has a Law under which II Is at
tempting TO make provision for plsn-
ming and zoning in rural districts. By
this law any township may draw up
and undertake a comprehensive scheme
its development, provided IL does
not encroach on incorporated villages
and cities As undoubtedly many new
planning commissions viii come irrtc
being in New York. it viii be in
structive to watch how they function.
County and township officials would
benefit by such a law. for with the
development of rural districts these Of
ficials have been faced with problems
OF traffic control. construction Of houle-
Yards and highways and attending
maintenance questions. and as . result
of comparatively limited experience
they have not always been able to
carry on this important work under the
most advantageous plans With the
assistance they could receive from local
planning commissions we NAV expect to
see great advances made hereafter"
Evening star., 1928-05-20
SOUTH AMERICAN TOWNS FACE
GROWING TRAFFIC PROBLEMS
Streets Built in Days of Burro Cause Con-
fusion as Motor Use Spreads-Rules
ofRoad Subject to Quick Change.

car or truck must be equipped with
two horns, one to keep in reserve in
case of failure of the other horn 70
operate. Drivers are ordered to blow
their horns when approaching q street
corner, and failure to do this renders
the negligent driver, in case ne is o
party in an accident, liable to fine and
Imprisonment.
Statistics compiled by the representa-
tive of an American motor agency in
Maracaibo show that in 1925 there were
imported there 534 passenger cars and
248 trucks, or a total of 1872: in 1925
imports numbered 1,031 cars and i1s
trucks, or total Of 1,l47: in 1927 the
cars numbered 1.1l3 and the trucks
387. or total of 1900.
Local dealers informed the American
agent that not more than per cent
of the passenger cars in Use there Rt
the present time are of the closed type
The intense tropical heat that prevails
for 10 months of the year makes open
cars more comfortable for passenger
use. even though the dust clouds. espe-
cially noticeable on country roads. are
very annoying.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
NEW REPAIRING METHOD
ADDS TO TIRE ENDURANCE
Experiments Said to Have Disclosed
Unusual Record Made in
Increased Mileage.

One OF the most significant expert
ments in new phase of tire repairing
has resulted In an unheard-of record
for added mileage TO tires. some of
which we're almost ready for the Junk
heap. A total of 4l9,559 miles has
been added to l42 bus tires by the use
of cord patches. rubber cement and a
preparation of rubber compound for
plugging holes and other repairs in tire
treads. The most outstanding feature
of the experiment. engineers say. Is the
fact that plaster cord patches are self
vulcanizing.
One tire was repaired In this manner
after 1t had gone l5.847 miles. At this
time it has reached a total of 25.22l
miles and is still going. Out of the
total of l42 tires. 98 are still in service
The total of nearly half million miles
added represents cord patch repairs on
a little more than half the total num-
Der of tires. Several tires have piled
up a total. of more than 5000 miles
each since they we're repaired.
According to tire engineers the use
of cord patches. rubber cement and
plugging material is common enough on
smaller tires and substantial added
mileage Is not uncommon.
Evening star., 1928-05-20
%HE menace of improperly
focused headlights is be-
eNfnis1c mara rH1S more an

TIME menace of improperly
focused headlights is be-
coming more and more ap-
parent daily, as we'll as the
increasing number of violations of
this important traffic regulation,
The motorist who drives with his
headlights tilted up is endanger-
ing not only the lives of others,
but his own.
1t is believed. however, that
drivers are unaware of the condi-
ton of their lights in the major
1ty of cases. but this is no excuse.
1t is the duty of each driver to
see that his automobile is in
good condition, not to take it for
granted.
Seeks to End Light Menace.
Inspector Brown Of the Traffic
Bureau. cognizant of the daily. or
rather nightly. violations. is TAX
ing steps to correct it. A testing
place for headlight adjustment is
operated free of charge just back
of the Traffic Bureau every day
but Sunday, from 9 o'clock in the
morning until midnight. Two
skilled mechanics are OH hand all
the time to assist the motorists.
AS in other years the American
Automobile Association will set
up temporary adjustment stations
throughout the city as soon as
the weather becomes settled. The
association will cooperate with
the Traffic Bureau and aid in rid
ding the city of up-tilted lamps.
A plan has been worked out by
Mr.. Brown in the issuance of yell
low slips, similar to SummonSeS,
which will be handed to motorists
who violate the headlight regula-
tions, requesting them to report,
with their machine. within IS
hours to the Traffic Bureau tC
show that the mechanical defect,
as checked on the slip. has been
corrected. These tickets are not
given as for an arrest, but merely
as q warning. Among the me-
chanical defects that are checked
are illegal lenses. no lights. one
light out, no rear light. dazzling
lights. insufficient lights, Illegal
rear light, obstructed tags. i'm
proper tags, improper tires on
trucks. defective brakes, no mir
ror, defective muffier. improper
signaling device and unsafe me-
chanical condition.
This plan of the inspector
seems a wise one, and should do
a lot of good. If the motorists Of
the city give their full co-opera-
ton.
Evidenced this past week is the
new white paint. the formula for
which was prepared by the Bu-
reau of Standards. The city was
in need of these markings for
some time, and it is to be hoped
that the paint viii last longer
than many of the inferior quail
ties used heretofore. At present
the lines look fine.
More Hack Stands.
The city is to have many more
stands for public vehicles. A conf
naittee appointed by the Commis-
sionerS, comprising Traffic Direc-
tor Harland, Inspector Brown and
Hack Inspector Harrington, with
the assistance of Corporation
Counsel Ringgold Hart, has made
q report TO the city heads contain
Ing q full list of stands and the
recommendation of a few changes
Evening star., 1928-06-06


the Chyer Corporation and Dodge Brothers. Inc deserves
authentic and official and regard
ing the future of these corporations.
Subject the approval of stockholders, Dodge Brothers.
Inc will be acquired by the Chryer Corporation, the plan
of amalgamation having been recommended by their
spectve boards of directors.
Each of these great institutions will retain its identity, and
will continue heretofore produce and market its
product accordance with the high and progressive stand
ards from which buyers the world have
previously benefited
Each will benefit from the consummation of plan which
unes such tremendous material manufacturing
facilities financial power and manufacturing genius.
Dodge Brothers will continue be Dodge Brothers. and
Chryser will be Chrysr. Their products will be separate
and distinct and will be continued in production without
interruption. Their sales organizations will be unrelated
except they shall mutually share in the advantages of the
consolidation
Both public and dealers may look forward the greater
benefits which the consolidation of such tremendous
sources will produce-and the identified with these
businesses may be assured of stable and definite future,
inspired by the progessvene which has been responsible
for this uniting of two great companies.