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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-15
BUTLER ALUMNI
HOLD REUNION
At EXERCISES
Three Day Commencement
Activities Start With
Class Program.

Butler university alumni returned
to their alma mater today for
round Of commencement activities
that will be climaXed Monday morn
ing with the formal commencement
address by Evans Woollen, Indian
apolis banker, and the awarding Of
diplomas.
Class day exercises we're held in
the stadium this morning, directed
by A. M. Dana Chandler, senior
president. Participating were Bill
Bugg. director of mems stunts; Miss
Isabelle Layman, director of
women's stunts; Miss Virginia
Hampton, class prophet; Donald
Higgins and Lucille Summers, class
will authors, and Elizabeth Mos
chenross, class historian.
Alumni to See Play
A reception for alumni from 5
to 6 this evening will be followed by
dinner and band concert. In
cluded in the program will be
selections by the Theta Trio and
girls glee club and presentation of
The Marriage Gown" which won
second place in the national play
contest at Northwestern university.
Alumni will elect officers and vote
the graduates into membership fol-
lowing the dinner in the gymnasium.
The baccalaureate service will be
held in the gymnasium Sunday at
ternoon at 4. The Rev. Edward
Haines Kistler of Fairview Presby-
terrain church, will pronounce the
invocation and DR.. Cloyd Good
night, Butler alumnus, and preSi-
dent of Bethany college, will deliver
the baccalaureate address.
commencement Monday
The commencement program in
the gymnasium Monday morning
will BIT preceded by a concert from
9:45 to 1915. The senior class and
faculty in academic regalia will
march from Arthur Jordan Me-
mortal building to the gymnasium
where Evans Woollen, president of
the Fletcher Savings and Trust
Company, will make the commence
ment address. President Robert J..
Alley then will confer the degrees.
Thirty-Seven seniors and two
faculty members we're initiated into
Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary
scholastic fraternity, at the Campus
Club Friday night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-06-15
Marion Engineer Dies

MARION, Ind, June 15.-John W.
Hammond, So. engineer at the
Marion high school since the build
ing was erected in 1917, Is dead at
his home here. The widow sur
wives. Funeral arrangements have
not vet been c0111r1Ieted
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

theater in the choice of proper plays. both legitimate and cinema. Various legitimate plays were mentioned as being worthy the attendance of church people. but Strange Inter- Jude" and The Front Page" were not among the number. Among the cinema pieces was Singing Foo" ]" which was given here for more than a week.
 It would be interesting to discover upon what basis the association makes its suggestions. We are in- clined to think that, in view of the inclusion of the Jolson film, its att titude is liberal. In "The Singing Fool" there were scenes of hilarity in night clubs and violations of the prohibition law that were at least vivid. When a church drama league approves play containing such scenes it must be taken as evidence that the days are rapidly passing when it was considered prudent to approve only those plays which hinted at nothing that could not take place within a church parlor.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
Observations On He Weatker

Washington. Jan. 29.-Forecast for Southern New England: Most- ly cloudy tonight and Wednesday. probably snow flurries tonight; con- tinued cold: strong northwest winds, gales on the southeast coast. di- minishing Wednesday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednes- day; probably snow f1urries tonight in north and central portions; con- tinued cold; northwest gales di- minishing by Wednesday.
 Conditions: Pressure continues low over the north Atlantic ocean, Halifax. N. S., 29.1s inches. The large area of high pressure from the Canadian northwest extended its in- fluence eastward and southeastward over the Gulf and South Atlantic states. Its center is near Moore head. Minn., S0.6S inches. Tenn peratures below the seasonal nor mals continue in nearly all districts east of the Rocky mountains. Zero temperatures were reported from portions of northern New England Twenty to thirty degrees below zero were reported from tho northern plains states. A disturbance west of the Rocky mountains with center near Seattle, Washington, 29.60 inches, is producing warmer weather over tho Pacific states and the Great Basin.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather and not much change in temperature.
 Tenn nnrafu vest rdoN.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

system and the consequent destruc- tion of the class of small fArmera who had formed the backbone of the empire. However. tho continual pressure of the invading barbarian hordse was 70 great that 1t ts ex- tremely doubtful whether Rome could have withstood them in her prime.
 Q. Who founded the Persian Empire and how long did it last?
 4. Cyrus (about 5so B. C.) was the founder of the Persian power. and his empire lasted until the time of Alexander tho Great $50 B. c.
 Q. What Is the relative rank of lieutenant general as . line officer in tho United States army?
 A. It is between major general and general.
 Q. What is an ex post facto law
 A. One that is passed after the commission of the offense charged, which inflicts . greater punishment than was provided for tho crime at tho time of commission. or which alters the situation of the accused to his disadvantage.
 Q. When and by whom was the game of basketball invented?
 A. Dr. James Naismith invented 1t in 1891, following a suggestion from Dr. l.. H. Gulick that an in- door game might properly fill in the time between the football and base ball seasons. The first printed state ment about the game was in 1892. It was originally played by branches of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation and was subsequently, taken up by athletic clubs. schools and colleges.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
SMALL THINGS AND POLITICS

It is sometimes difficult to with hold a smile upon noting the con- paratively insignificant matters that city officials discuss with gravity and vehemence. Almost anyone can think of mole hills in civic govern- ment that were turned into moun- tains.
 This would rarely if ever occur if there were not a thread of politics behind the discussion. Usually the official who takes long breaths while declaiming about some puny city business does so for purely political reasons; and it must be remembered that it is always easy to put on a good show with a comparatively slight plot.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Much agitation was set up for moro careful driving. More care. in fact, was exercised by thousands Of people; but Some got more reckless.
 In 1928 there were 464 automo- bile deaths in Connecticut.
 This was an average of more than one a day.
 Instead of a decrease compared with the previous year there was . substantial increase.
 Going back to 1927: In that year there were 11,s79 persons injured by automobiles in the state.
 In 1928 the injured totals had risen to 1a,012.
 Where is all this going to end? The newspapers are consistently filled with stories of automobile fatalities and injuries and nine times out of ten one can read between the lines. If not actually, that the wrong kind of driving caused the trip to the ceme- tery or the hospital.
 Last April 1t was announced that 23,SS7 drivers in the state had been put under bonds the previous two years to give proof of financial responsibility in case of accident, or to show they were able to satisfy damage claims arising from colli- sions. This is the states way of talk ing action after a collision. Action before a collision takes place is not so effective.
 Professor Kirby of Yale calculat- ed two years ago that since 1910 3.2OO people had been killed in the state by automobiles, and 65,oo0 in- jured. AS previously shown, the figures have gone up since that time. In spite of these appalling losses, Professor Kirby stated, the public at- tiude is one of "pious expressions of hope that in some way the situation may soon improve" He compared it to the plague.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

oUESTlON6 ANNEXED
 You can got an answer to any question of fact or information by writing to tho Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue, Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can ex- tended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive . per- sonal reply. Unsigned requests can- not be answer sd. All letters are con- fidential.-Editor.
 Q. What is the fastest speed that q deer can travel? A. Approximately 70 miles an hour.
 O. Who commanded the first ship that sailed around the world? A. Fernando Magellan. . Portu- guese gentleman, was the first com- mander of ship to sail around the world. He made the voyage (1619- 1522) in 2 little less than three years. Magellan lost his life, and only one of his five ships, (com- manded by Sebastian del Cano) re- turned.
 0. What is the value of . United States dime dated 1S34? A. Dealers offer 10 to IS cents.
 Q. Is the violin considered moro difficult to master than tho piano? A. Yes.
 Q. What play holds the record for long runs in the theatcr? A. Abie's Irish Rose was per- formed e.3e7 times, thereby break ing the worlds record hitherto held by the London production of Gnu Chin Chow which played 2,23S times. Q. Are there any negroes in the principal roles fin the motion plc- ture, Uncle Toms Cabin? A. The only negro in the prin- cipal cast is James B. Lowe. who plays the part of Uncle Tom. There are hundreds Of negro extras. Q. What is the value Of Mon- roe Doctrine memorial half dollar dated 1923?
 A. It is worth only its face value.
 Q. Why does cold water freeze quicker than hot water? A. Cooling a substance to It's freezing point simply means re- ducing its temperature, and cold water having lower temperature to start with. naturally freezes first. | Q. What is the origin and mean ing of the name Brosemer? A. It is . German family name derived from the Greek name Am prose, meaning "immortal'. | Q. Are there any full blooded Americans or are they all mixture of other races and peoples? A. The only full blooded Ameri- cans are the American Indians. and scientists believe that even they may be descendants of people who reached America from Asia by way of the Behring Strait. All other people in America today are de- scendants of immigrants-settlers who have come over since the dis covery of America by Columbus, in continuous waves of immigration. and who are still coming.
 Q. Who played the part Of Bar bara Lane in "The Painted Post!
 A. Natalie Kingston.
 Q. How did Jackie Coogan get into moving pictures?
 A. He was appearing fin vaude- vile when he was about four years old and Charlie Chaplin saw him, and cast him for the title role in his picture "The kid".
 Q. What caused the fall of Rome?
 A. Historians have mentioned many and varied causes for the fall of Rome, one of the most common being the development of the slave
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
THE KISSER Ry David IT. Kaescher

lhL AhooCn
 By David H. Kaescher
 He had never had the courage to kiss girl in all his life. He had often wished to. As a matter of fact, if he had dared he would have kissed every pretty girl he saw. But he was bashful, very. very bashful.
 The fact that he had never had the thrill of kissing girl became an obsession with him. He walked the streets eyeing pretty girls and. in the delirium of certain vicarious pleasure. kissed them all mentally. And then, one day, he found him. self in the railroad station where vast numbers of people hurried. And there were pretty girls in great abundance. He'd never seen co many lovely girls fin his life.
 He wandered about the station till he came to the place where the trains come in. Long stretches 0f people were lined up along a roped. off area. Sursing streams of men, women and children poured out from the train that had just pulled in. Mechanically he joined those behind the rope to watch. Ever so often he saw a man or | woman break from where he stood rush forward to meet a passenger from the train:
 Aunt Julia!"
 | "I1ncle Joet"
 And the two met in warm em. brace. and kisses were exchanged
 And then. as he watched, a mos' demure and pretty girl, almost the last to leave the train. approached He hesitated, embarrassed. Hel eyes sought eagerly a friendly face Her lips temptingly. youthfully red trembled with disappointment Who ever was to meet her was not there She stopped. and was about to turr away when. out from the little kno of people remaining, our bashfu youth sprang. and rushing to thu waiting girl. swept her into hi arms and kissed her with all tn, pent-up yearning of days.
 Cousin Minnie!' he cried.
 Cousin George." she gurgled.
 T beg your pardon" he stam mered in sincere confusion, I'm, names Walter. Some mistake" ant he rushed away
 This happened a month ago ant he hasn't missed an incoming trail since then.
 Friendly Sl,ootip!
 Shaw: T met my girls lathe for the first time last night"
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
DIME NOVEL INFLUENCE

Worcester. Mass. Jan. o9.-P- Thompson Smith. 20, of Whitinsville, was not under the influence of li- auor. but was under the influence Of dime novels wher he broke into eight stores. according to his coun- sel. John s. Derham, in superior criminal court, yesterday. Smith pleaded guilty to breaking, entering and larceny in two counts. He was rroi'at"d but must make restitution Of SeS5 before April 1.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
VERSES AND VICE VERSA

VERSES AND VICE VERSA
 Her Reason "The reason that Nan
 Married Freddy" said Lillian, Was simply because
 He was rated a million. 'The panic came on In a very short season. Then Fred lost hts cash.
 And Nan lost her reason!"
 Harriet D. Tuyne.
 TattIetale!! Oh, dear me! I hope. for once. that mother isn't right! For, you sec. in our dark hall, just awfully late last night. I came in. on tall tiptoe. from . marvellous frat dance With Peter. He's tall and dark, the essence of romance. And right there. where Granpa Clock ticks seriously slow (His round face, all flat and smooth, could spy on us. you knov!) We'll, right there, got the thrill that came with Peters kiss. The pendulum rocked back and forth, and go did I-with bliss. Ma always says. 30 wise and grave. that "Timc will surely tell" If Grandpa Clock gives me away then Ma will give-we-el!!
 Elizabeth Block.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
WHERE NO PARKING WORKS

A year ago Chicago put into effect the most far-reaching traffic regula- tions of any American city. The scheme was simplicity in itself: No parking in the loop district
 Transferred to an easy under standing in New Britain, this would be like no parking in the downtown district of this city; for the loop dis trict in Chicago is the heart of the city.
 A comprehensive report of the years experience in Chicago is at hand, and it notes that the, plan has been amazingly successful from any standpoint. The merchants. particu- larly, are pleased at the result. Whereas during the first few weeks of the no parking ban trade fell off. it rapidly incrased from that time on. until today there is more busi- ness being done in the loop than ever before in the history of the city. The annual percentage increase was greater than at any time since 1923, the year of recovery after the deflation period.
 Chicago merchants. it appears, are now thoroughly convinced that busi- ness does not depend upon the ability of parkers to clutter up the streets. They have discovered that parkers keep trade away. The park CTS occupy the streets surrounding the loop and find a plenitude of room in Grant park, nearby. From these places they walk the few blocks to the loop district and can move about unimpeded.
 The report has a brilliant para graph, too, which can be reprinted with profit. Here it is:
 Happily, the hysteria for so-call- ed stop and go' signals, which was comparable to the lightning rod craze that once swept the land, has begun to subside. Unfortunately the devices intendde for regulation and safety of traffic can actually become a menace and obstruction of traffic"
 Speed through the loop used to be eight miles an hour. in theory. Actually it was nearer four miles an hour, and sometimes not that In the first month of the no parking era the speed was increased to 12 miles an hour. in July it was increased to 15 miles an hour. and thus it has remained. Pedestrians are taken care of by the traffic police. and there are no long and unnecessary delays
 There may be much evil and law. lessness in Chicago: but in devisine this scientific traffic system it ha. gone to the top of cities that have been striving to bring about a new era. And quite as important, Chi. cago has saved herself millions O. dollars in street widenings that would have been necessary had this majol traffic operation not taken place.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

anniversary dinner arc ex-Senator Sloper. w. E. Atwood and D. Mo Milan.
 The candidates for the senior wrestling team at the high school had their first instruction yesterday afternoon.
 A complaint was made to City Clerk Thompson today that 8 COW was being kept in . cellar on Beaver street. making an intolerable nuis- ance. Sanitary Inspector Turnbull is Investigating.
 The New Britain Turner's and Bristol firemen will compete in . tug -of-war at the Plainville Ire de- partment's carnival tonight. The annual meeting of the Sover- ings Trading Go. was held last even- ing. Andrew J. Turnbull was se- elected treasurer and M. 8. Stock we'll secretary. It was voted to de- clare dividend of 20 per cent of on $20 in trade. >
 The grand list total for 1908 is $1o.592.453. The largest increase was 5000. made on the list of NJ. Schupack. There are 3.l5l houses S02 horses, 536 neat cattle. and s11 wagons in New Britain. An error of $332,000 in the list was discovered today, and this correction is included in the above figures. It was just barely caught, and if missed it might have led to a lower tax rate than would have paid the towns expenses Runsia's reply to Japan h satis- factory and there will be no war.
 Among those who will make ur the delegation going to Washington to speak for new post office here will be Howard s. Hart, w. E. Att wood, D. McMillan, J. E. Cooper, o. F. Curtis. James S. North, N. P. Cooley. and c. J. Parker.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

The police were notified today of the return of the operators licenses of kazmir Glowacki of 2S2 Arch street: return of the right to operate 10 Dale H. Smythe of 134 Monroe street; suspension of the licenses of Adelbert Warner of 61S Main street. Ernest G. StrOm of e4 Norden street. Joseph Lavallee Of 50 Ho- race street. Ammon P. Richardson of 420 Commonwealth avenue and Angus J. Trquhartt of 34 Talcott street
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

They are trying to end gossip inr" in the fire department. Perhaps 1t will be necessary to employ stool pigeons. Preventing the boys from having their quiet say while playing checkers or cards seems a hopeless undertaking.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
25 Fears Ago To-day

\ still alarm was sent in this morning for q chimney fire at George M. Parsons house on Camp street. There was no damage.
 Now Britain will be represented at inc banquet under the auspices Of tho Mckinley lcague in New Haven this evening. Among the local gentlemen who will attend the
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

When shivering in the breeze and lamenting the necessity for suffering cold cheer up by thinking of Com- mander Byrd and his men, who would mistake our puny gales for summer breeZes.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
WHEN THEY MEET-MAYBE


 Herb-Good morning. Al: fine weather we're having.
 A.-Certainly is, Herb. Reminds me of spring in Albany.
 Herb-Or in Washington. Al-Fishing good?
 Herb-Fair. Not much difference between catching fish and catching voteA l guess.
 Al-Depends upon the fisherman to some extent. l had bad line the last time l fished.
 Herb-Well, the pond was big enough, and both of US caught plenty of poor fish, maybe.
 Al-Yes. the pond was too big. and there were too many different kinds of fish in it. I'm best at catching only one kind.
 Herb-Your mistake, Al. The best fisherman is he who is trained to catch anything from minnows to whales and play no favorites.
 Al-Sure thing; it depends also to some extent on the kind of plat form you happen to be fishing from. Mine broke on me several times. Herb-What's the good of a plat form if you've got the right kind of bait?
 Al-That's something to study ur on. By the way. I hope you have an economical time the next four years. Nothing like economy Herb.
 Herb-You're right and hit thu bulrs-eye, as usual. Anyway, there won't be any deficits.
 Al-'Deficit' is a hard word, Herb mentioned that one over the raddio and it didn't do much good =. And say. how's the family family?
 Herb-Politically. you mean? IT tell you, Al, it's trying to bother me bit. but I expect to remain the head of the family regardless.
 All wish you luck. know tha the political family is like when { good man is at the top.
 Herb-How'd you like job in m, cabinet?
 Al-Quit your kidding, Herb. might raise ructions and then yo, wouldn't like it.
 Herb-Tve half mind to put yol in it. It would be a good precedent Al-Come to think of it. wh should a man who ran for presiden on . record of public service b kicked from under just because h didn't win?
 Herb-No reason at all, Al. Enf ciency would demand he be utilized I'm for efficiency. but you know ho, things are.
 All understand. It's funn world.
 Herb-very funny indeed. Cues I'll have to go back to the house. NJ wife told me to.
 Also did mine. So long,
 Herb-So long. Glad to have me you.
 Newspaperman-Th certainl are two clever guys.
 Innocent bystander-Too cevel nearly
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
\ RECORD OF TERROR

In 1927 there were 356 deaths caused by careless. thoughtlcss, reckless and foolish automobiling and pcdestrianizing in Connecticut.
 This was nearly an average of one . day.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
THEiTtR GUIDANCE

On one Of the weekly church calendars appeared the notice that the Church and Drama < Association stood ready to guide lovers Of the
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Correct this sentence: He asks his mothers advice aS,. ut dealing with me-" said the wife, because love the old dear so much"
 Copyright. 1929. Publishers
 Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29
REHEARSAL OF KING oI4AFv'

The second rehearsal of the New Britain Choral society in preparation for the spring offering. "King Olaf. will be held tomorrow evening at Grotto hall, at o'clock. The first rehearsal was most encouraging one to the directors of the society. Because illness prevented many from joining at the first rehearsal, it has been decided to hold the membership p list open this week.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

One man lied about liquor in a bath tub and, got a year. One lied about oil and came clear. Always choose your liquid carefully.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

How domestic a modern bride seems if she has phone in the kitchen to use when ordering lunch from the delicatessen.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Each one is born to get just so much punishment. If parents don't give it, the law will.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

You can measure tho degree of your smallness by your delight when you catch great man in 8 mistake.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Neuhee Asdit 0ussaa q Circulation The A. B. c. is . national organization which furnishes newspapers and AdveT- tisers with . strictly honest analysis or circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This insures pro- tectiou against fraud in newspaper dis tribution figures to both national and local advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Old times are coming back: A suit has been filed in which an automo- bile does not figure.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Being the boss is an awful handi- cap. Nobody tells you about your absurd vanities and vulgarities.
New Britain herald., 1929-01-29

Success" popular definition: A tumble bug that has rolled up three more balls than its fellows.