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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06
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NEW YORK. April 5-Much myth
and mystery have been built, over
a period Of years, around the titans
OF finance and business whose
throne-room is Manhattan.
They have been pictured as al
most legendary figures. furtive in
their entrances and exits, guarded
by secretaries and detectives. hid
ing about like so many eremiteS.
But n certain democratic un-
restraint has gradually crept into
the behavior of these giants OF
industrial end financial affairs.
Not only have they come more and
more into The open, but the en-
tente cordiAye established w their
public relations counselsr has
opened thei roffices and some sec
tons Of their lives to the eyes OF
the press.
The vogue for biography has
helped also, since the candor and
honesty Of the modern biography
have swept away q great deal Of
fog and nokum.
Thus, Tor instance, Clarence
Mackay, the telegraph king, Is to
be seen regularly az the opera in
his ancestral box. and has even
appeared in the light Of one who
would take swords against Otto
Kahn, the banker. for the spot Of
Metropolitan opera dictator. Kahn.
himself, a busy financial king, is
to be seen al any first night and
many a less important occasion.
Vincent Astor Is not only wide
out in the open at premieres. but
his late appearances and aside re-
marks have draw fire from cash
customers, critics and columnists.
John d. Rockefeller. Jr.. not only
Is II be found %parading. unattended.
on the avenue" but during GER
tain seasons Of the year he is one
o fthe most famous of New York's
commuters. He sits In the smoking
car Of a commuters train. SEEM
ing interested in the newspapers
and magazines ne peruses err
route. To be sure, he does not enter
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

into the small distractions OF the
five-fifteeners. but his presence Is
taken for granted.
The sanctum Sanctorums OF the
mighty, having been entered By
the gentlemen OF the press, take
on a far more human complexion.
/ recall, a year or so ago. being
offered the opportunity or visiting
the offices Of the u. Pierpont Nor
gan concern. only to find the office
boy working a crossword puzzle
and another negaged in following
a detective story. The various direc-
tors personal offices were. for the
most part. empty. and one gathered
the impression that there was a
great deal OF activity covered BY
the efficient Subordinates.
The vigorous activities Of their
earlier years almost invariably teach
the financial kings TO engage in a
greater amount of play and rec
reation.
One OF the most "old-fashion-
ed" of the wizards Of millions Is
George r. Baker, whose name ap-
pears among the five richest men
in America. He Is. indeed. one Of
the few remaining mysterious fig
ireS. "A man OF 80, he remains ac-
tive but Is seldom seen except by
his associates. 1t Is said that lie
still appears at his Wall Street Of
fees. but III the winter season he
disappears in the general direction
Of Jekyll Island, Georgia. Unlike
other bankers. such as the Morgan
interests. his immense transactions
seldom creep into the prints. he
has not organized vast corporations
and thus plunged into the lime
light. but he has influenced the
lives Of many Of them. He Is ON
the board OF u. S. Steel, American
Telegraph and Telephone, New
York Central and many others. And
while John ID. Rockefeller still plays
golf. he has discarded the game.
which he first learned &C the age
Of 70.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06
The Once Over
MORE RETURNS FROM THE LITERARY
DIGEST POLL
MORE Ri

Copyright, 1880, by The Associated Newspapers)
Guncheon Cove. Nashville trying to make up
his mind whether to vote wet or dry. Abner Filter
gill was badly hurt by the explosion Of q copper still,
which he had neglected 10 watch. Doctors and nurses
expressed the opinion late tonight that he would be
able to take up his deliberations again in about six
weeks.
Oyster River, Conn.-Eph Dill, the local civic lead
er, after working on his family Of seven for the past
two weeks. has about abandoned the idea OF the
~straw-vote getting anywhere. Eph and his three boys
voted for repeal. Mrs. Dill and the three girls voted
for enforcement. Mr.. dis mother. who lives with
them. ran away rather than dissolve the tie and take
the consequences. She is still missing.
Duzzleport, Maine-Doc WInterbottom, the town
dentist, reported today that since the Literary Digest
poll began he hasn't been able to keep a copy of the
magazine in his office. Patients nov have to read
the Worlds Work. Jan. to October. 1919. and the
National Geographic OF May, 1921, whether they want
to or not.
whiffenpoof Falls. Ohio-The two Breckenridge
brothers. 1t was learned today. have torn up their
ballots. They had voted for repeal or modification.
but before they mailed them they rented their va
cant store at Main and Pine streets to a b~ootlegger
for a bottling plant on a six-year lease.
Osprey Greek, Iowa.-Ajax CropSey. local business
man, was locked up tonight for observation. He has
been acting strangely since he discovered that he sent
his Literary Digest vote to the Income Tax Depart
ment and sent his income tax return to the Literary
Digest.
Oak Hill. Ga-Feeling here over the prohibition
straw vote Is very intense. Abner P~uddicombe, while
OF the way to the ~postoffice to cast a vote for enforce
ment, was waylaid and his ballot taken from him by
four men believed TO be straw-vote hijackers. Il
don't care about losing the ballot said Abner, but
they stole my flask, too"
Visa Heights. Pa-Mr. and Mrs. Cessius Gwinnett
are mourning the loss Of thirty cents. They bought
two Digests 10 vote in the dry poll and then sent
the blanks 70 Golfers Weekly by mistake.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

trict extends from Corpus Christi
10 Laredo. and down to Browns
vile. They expected about two
thousand teachers to attend.
Mrs. Del Perkins was hostess TO
the honor society last Tuesday even
ing. A business meeting was called
first. and six new members were
taken nto the society. These mem
bers vere Lorene Robinson, Har-
bert Davenport. Kermit Cromack,
Susanna Hada- Martha Jane Butts.
and Althea Keller. Arrangements
were then made for IN picnic. which
will close the activities Of the Honor
Society for this year. When the
business was closed. refreshments
were served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

characters and places. The classes
enjoyed il greatly. and asked Mrs.
Fcssenden 70 give another show be-
fore school Is out.
The Girl Reserves had "A called
meeting Thursday afternoon IN
order that the captains Of each
team might distribute the Pan
crust pledges. AS Friday was "A holi-
day. they hoped 70 get a large num-
hre oft hem distributed.
There was no school Friday as
the teachers had 10 attend a meet
ing In EdlnbuTE. The State Teach
ers Association for this district met
theer Friday and Saturday. The dis
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06
THEY ALWAYS COME BACK FOR MORE

Never againl" cried Pete McDun
AS the market crashed and howl
Cured am / of the Wall Street stuff.
I'm through with the market nov!'
That vas October, far away;
Now as the prices soar,
"whaddya hear7" he asks today,
BUY me q hundred more!'
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

Calvin Coolidge has abandoned that s32 a month
Massasoit street fiat after 25 years and purchased
a $4,000 estate. That ought to 90 about as far to-
ward restoring optimism in this country as anything
that has happened in months.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

Mr.. Coolidges new place. "The Beeches," has a
swimming pool, a ripling brook. rose gardens. ten
SIS courts nd everything. which Just goes to show the
danger II letting a man OF such simple tastes visit
Hollywood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

The United States Congress has In II a man who
can't spell "kimono' and the country Is split on the
question Of regarding this as a reflection on that
body or not.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

Mrs. Fessenden promised her his
tory classes a surprise for Thursday
The surprise was a picture snow.
She showed a number OF historical
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

c. n. r. wants 70 know II II Is true that the slogan
of the w-indov-vashers is. 1T looks like rain today;
let's wash the windows?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

We'll" said the eighty-third New York policeman
as he got his retirement notice from Commission
er whalen. "three weeks ago the police were suppress
ing unemployment parades. Today we're marching
in them
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

The High School Glee club met
last Thursday morning from $50
until 9 o'clock.
Walter Underwood. an ex-stud-
ent Of Brownsville High school. has
published a book OF poems, and is
selling copies Of 1t to his friends.
Walter now attends Brownsville
Junior College.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

This is the season when a commuter Is Judged b
his skill at carrying a rake through a ~day-coac
without getting II caught in anybodys ear.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

The Girl Reserves are having u
campaign to raise funds to send
their representative TO summer
council.
They are going TO sell cake dough-
nuts for thirty cents a dozen.
They are trying TO get the house
wives TO pledge themselves to use
a certain brand OF shortning and
salad oil for III month. For every
pledge a girl gets signed the club
will receive ten cents. When the
signer buys the shortening. she Is
entitled to ten votes for any girl In
the club she wishes TO vote for. The
girl getting the most votes gets a
prize of ten dollars: second high
five dollars and third place two
dollars and a half. The clubs up the
Valley have been erv successful.
and it seems 1t should be worth
any OF the girls time to try for the
prizes. both for her club and her
self.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

The track meet was held Thurs
day al Harlingen and a large num-
Der or high school students attend
ed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

The Juniors order for their
rings was sent last Thursday. The
secretary Of the class delayed send
ing the order, as q few more stu
dents decided to buy rings. She
wanted to send all OF the orders at
one time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06

New York now has an aerial police force on duty
Perhaps a citizen can get a policeman when he want:
one now BY sending up rockets or flares.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-04-06
High School
Activities
BY MARION n

Last Monday morning tine Junior
College presented its play for all
OF the ward schools. the Junior
High and the High school students
at reduced prices. 1t gave many OF
the children. that could not see the
play Monday night. a chance TO
see 1t. The auditorium was packed,
there was not even standing room.
Tuesday the Girl Reserves gave
q luncheon at We Ode College Inn,
IN honor OF their national secretary,
Miss Wilson. The guests OF the
club were Miss Wilson, Miss Hook
ing. Mrs. Rove and Mrs. String
fellow.
Miss Wilson spoke of the Girl
Reserves In California and Of many
interesting things that they have
done and are doing. She said that
there are now three hundred and
forty thousand Girl Reserves in the
United States.
There are Girl Reserves all over
the world. The club Is a branch OF
the X. w. G. A.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
Very Busy

Ramon Novarro is doing all his
rehearSalS for a Spanish picture in
French.
While filming THE Singer of Sc
VILE" at the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
studios, Novarro has with him two
French attendants, and away from
the microphone converses entirely
in French.
The reason for this is that No
varro is brushing up" on the Ian
guage, so that, in case he is called
upon to make a French version Of
any of his pictures, he will be letter
perfect. He learned French some
years ago, and became adept at it
during his European trips.
The star is one of the best lin
quists in the screen colony, as he
speaks French and Spanish fluent
ly. and also fair German, which he
picked up while in Europe, when he
visited Berlin, Heidelberg and other
cities there. He was several weeks
in Berlin.
His new picture is the romance of
a Spanish opera singer in Seville
and Madrid.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
At Colonial

George Buttons Fares has select
ed Hawaii, with its dancing girls and
dreamy music, as the setting for his
newest burlesque which opens at the
Colonial today, and given it the
name OF Hello, Hawaii.
The comedy of Buttons and Eddie
Ware will be present. Special seem
cry and wardrobe has been provid-
ed for Hello, Hawaii" with new
and novel effects.
Helen Morgan heads the cast OF
principals. Miss Morgan is brunei
In Hello, Hawaii" she will intro
duce some new song numbers. Max
inc, Ruth Osborne, Andy Anderson
the Hawaiian three, Billy Newman
rendering the parade number
"SweetheartS on Parade" and the
runway chorus will contribute their
own stunts.
"Howdy, Broadway" is the screen
attraction for the week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
Renault Is
Feature at
the Lyric
Well Known ImperSonator
Opens Engagement
Here.

A TRIPLE headliner stage show
L a holding such star names as
Francis Renault, Jack Wilson and
Angelina, plus the latest all talk
ing Vitaphone production, Wide
Open" constitutes the major por-
ton Of the pew show opening at
the Lyric today.
Wide Open the talkie, is based
on Edward 3ateman Morris best
seller novel, The Narrow Street. !"
The story is hilarious comedy de-
failing the adventures of a tinid
clerk, a mysterious girl, some de-
tectives, a love-lorn stenographer
and bullragging salesman
In its cast are some Of the
screens best known funmakers, in
Guiding Edward Horton, Louise
Fazenda, T. Roy Barnes, Vera Lewis
and Patsy Ruth Miller.
Grant Clark and Harry AkSt
have written a catchy theme song
for Wide Open" the title being
Nobody Cares If I'm Blue" Louise
Fazenda sings this number and
scores one of the hits in the pro-
duction doing so.
The first star Of the stage show
is Francis Renault, internationally
famous imperSOnator and enter
..-ner. Renault, although man,
carries vi.r IF the most costly and
elaborate wa. shes of the latest
miIady fashions Oh .aay9le on the
stage today.
1t is said that his gowns and sucn
cost near the $4,000 figure. With
all this display of finery Francis
Renault is also a Snowman and en-
tertainS his audience as we'll, with
music, comedy, song and dance.
Jack Wilson, probably one of the
best known blackface comedians on
The vaudeville stage today is the
second headliner. His offering car
ries the label of "A NonSenSical
Revue" in which he and his three
aids, Warner Gault. Kathleen Kidd
and hurry Wood run the gamut OF
fun-making.
The doll-lil1e Angelina, four feet
six inches of feminine loneliness, is
the third stellar attraction. An
galina is called THE Little Italian
Girl" and her forte is singing. She
is presented and assisted by Fred
Clinton, musician and humorist.
The remainder of the show in
cludeS one other RKO vaudeville
act. the news reel. two-reel talking
comedy and other screen Specialties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05

Ona b. Talbot mas Deen the
source of orchestra concerts in In
dianapolistfor many years.
In talking to Mrs. Talbot, she
said: II have not stated that
would not give concerts next season.
1 have said that certain conditions
must be met along certain lines. y
know that Mrs. Talbot is work
ing along a certain program which
has for its purpose the continuing
of orchestral concerts in this city.
In the last few days representa-
tive citizens and members of the
matinee Musicale and the Indian
apolis Mendelssohn Choir have been
working with the Chicago civic or
ganization to sell seat memberships
for concerts similar to that being
given in other cities.
I am informed that the number
of artists as we'll as the standing
of the artists brought here will be
determined by this ticket member
ship, no announcement being made
as to what artists will be brought
here until the money is raised.
l am also informed that no re-
served seats will be available for
this new course that is being
planned for this city.
Let us have definite music in this
city.
Here is definite facts regarding
this music. thing. A letter from
Sigmund Spaeth of the Community
Concert Corporation at Steinway
Hall, New York:
Mrs ona B. Talbot.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Dear Mrs. Talbot:
There have been so many rumorS con-
corning your concert plans for the future
in Indianapolis that I am taking the
liberty OF writing to you directly for the
facts Mrs. Brakeman informs me that
the Chicago Civic organization is working
in indianapolis at present, but adds that
you may continue with your own con-
certs after all. In that case feel that
fair.
AS you know, we make It rule never
to approach a community with our plan
so long as there is an active management.
If you should discontinue your activi-
ties, and Indianapolis still wanted con-
cert course, we would naturally be en-
tirely willing to cooperate. 1t should be
clearly understood that artists on our list
are not available through q competing
organization. They can be secured through
the Community Concerts Corporation, or
from their individual arrangements, or
through such established local managers
as yourself. But obviously it would be
absurd for the New York managers to sell
through competitor.
Any statements to the contrary are alb
solutely untrue. and If Indianapolis wants
to continue to hear the great artists, 1t
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
Horse Show
Soon to Be
Presented
Junior League to Bring
Famous Rodeo to
indianapolis.

A BIT Of the old west, as it was
"A in earlier days, is promised for
indianapolis when the King Broth
ers' rCdeo Of Henrietta, Tex, comes
here to participate at each perform
ance of the Indianapolis Junior
League horse show and rodeo, May
20 to IS inclusive, in the Coliseum
at the state Playground.
According to advance notices King
Brothers wild west show, rodeo and
hippodrome racing adjunct is one of
the largest organizations of its kind
en- route the present year.
1t will offer trick and fancy rid
ing by contingent of horSemen
~ horsewomen headed by Tommy
Cror...r. Other features to be Of
fered include Sharpshooting, COM
edy bucking mules, clowns, a large
company of Indians, headed by
Chief Eagle Hawk; beautiful high
jumping horses. horse roping and
the old thrill that always creates
additional eXcitement-the cap
ture" and execution" of a Texas
horSethief.
In the racing line King Broth
ers promise dashes on thoroughbred
horses ridden by Indian squaws, girl
jockeys and picturesque cowboys;
thrilling four-horse chariot contests,
Roman standing races and a thrill
ing chuck" wagon race, each wagon
drawn by a four-horSe hitch.
The horse show and rodeo will be
staged under auspices of the In
dianapolis Junior League, with E.
Vaughn Richardson as director.
Entry blanks for the horse show
are now available and may be Sc
cured from Mrs. Charles Latham
who is general chairman Of the
horse show committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
Al Sky to
Return to
the Roof
Musical Stars viii Play
for the Dancers at
Indiana.

A L SKY and his musical stars
IA have returned to the Indiana
roof, from where they started on an
eastern tour earlier in the present
dancing season, after playing a SIX
weeks engagement here.
While in the east they played a
number of the larger eastern ball
rooms, including East Market Gar
dens. Akron, O.; the Smell Dancing
Academy, Syracuse, N. Y; the Ar
cadia Ballroom, Buffalo, N. Y, and
the ROsemont Ballroom, New York
City. Also for the National Broad
casting Company, New York City.
A number of improvements have
been made in this orchestra, which,
according to Tom Devin. roof man
ager, more than filed the require
ments for an entertaining dance or
cheStra during their last stay on
the roof.
Two hot sweet" singers have
been added to the aggregation. They
are Tommy Miller, trombone player
and Don Clark, SaXophonist, and
brother of Russell Clark, featured
bass player with the orchestra.
Happy Nelson, the grooming tenor
with the "pathos" in his voice, is
still the orchestras feature singer.
He will broadcast a request program
over station WFBM tonight during
the Roofs broadcast.
Aubrey Amann still serves as
dancing director and assistant mas
ter. of ceremonies for Al Sky, man.
ager and leader of the stars.
Following the termination OF the
Sky engagement, Chic Myers and
his recording orchestra, popular
local organization, will return to the
Roof where they also were featured
earlier in the season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05

assionate anger 10 his crime: that
the young married couple, the
uchanans. whose baby is born but
few hours before the double death
4 the neighboring apartment.
J There are stores Of the gossipy.
;andal mouger. Mrs. Emma Jones.
nd her family: oil the CAV Italian
luSican, who has a plump German
ife, Of the Swedish Olsons, the
mer.can Hildebrands and Cush-
lgs. and many others Of the apart
lent house jewellers.
The entire play tells its story in
period OF twenty-four hours,
4ay and a night filled with laughter
nc tears. humor and heart break
nd excitement.
The case includes those names as
ociated with Street Scene" since
Is opening in New York over
ear ago; Erin OBrien Moore,
Iorace Braham, Mary Servoss,
David Landau. George hubert, Anne
Tonetti, Glenn Coulter and forty
Jthers, including Queenie, the now
famous cog.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
Makes Debut

Helen Virgil, who won success on
the New York stage as dancing
protege of Gus Edwards, is making
her screen debut in Good News"
which Edgar MacGregor and Nick
Grinde are directing for Metro
Goldwyn- Mayer.
Bessie Love has the leading role
in the perturbation of the famous
stage hit and the supporting cast
includes Mary Lawlor, Stanley
Smith, Gus Shy Cliff CUkulele Ike)
Edwards, Lola Lane, Tom Jackson,
Frank McGlynn. Billy Taft and
Dorothy McNulty.
In the collegiate muSical-movie
Miss Virgil appears as a coed with
penchant for doing the Varsity
Drag.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05
ROUNDING ROUND
Wit4 WALTER
= = = - 4 - - - D. HICKMAN

THERE about the future
situation
situation became public property when Ona B. Talbot found
orchestra the
because the Mrat heater
the Shubert lease.
that indianapolis going to have great orche
which will
civic
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05

seats in the nonreserved section. The
''busker," who is a vendor of sheet
music, marches along these lines
singing the choruses of the songs
featured by the artists of the music
hall, and interspersing his singing
with attempts to sell his sheet
music.
Frank Terry. former music hall
artist in London, plays a "busker"
in Seven Days Leave" which is
Gary Cooper's first starring picture,
and has the English capital as its
principal locale. The production will
be released soon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-04-05

will be through your LEGAL management, or
through our Community organization.
Hoping to have some definite word from
you soon, and with best wishes and re-
CARDS,
Cordially yours,
Community Concerts Corporation,
SIGMUND SPAETH.
Director.
Spaeth claims these artists pos
5ible of delivery: Florence AuStral
Claire Dux, Galli-Curci, Jeritza,
Frida Leider, Alice Mock, Rosa
Ponselle, Elisabeth Rethberg, Merle
Alcock, Louise Homer, Marie Nor
risey, Richard Crooks. Ruth Breton
Lawrence Tibbett, zimbalist. and
many others.