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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
ALPRABET'S ACE
is SHOWN BY
Bit OF POTTERY
Discovery of Clay Frag-
ment Answers Old Cues
ton of Scientists.
BY EMILY C. DAVIS
United Press Science Corresnondent

WASHINGTON, Jan. ga bit
of clay that was once part of a
pottery jar, with three cabaliStic-
looking marks on it. was believed
here today to be one of the most
surprising discoveries that ever has
come out of Palestine.
1t is taken to mean the Canaan
ties knew how to write with an
alphabetic system as far back as
the nineteenth century, B. c., and
were a people of greater literary
attachments than has heretofore
been supposed.
That the pottery fragment is new
evidence of the antiquity CT the
alphabet is the conclusion of Pro-
lessor Roman Butin of the Cath
Ole university of America.
The fragment was discovered
some months ago in the ruins of the
Canaanite city of Gezer, but at the
time it was supposed to be no older
than other objects found nearby. Yet
the pottery inscription was at least
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27

Philip Barry has written rather
vague play in Hotel Universe that
keeps you on your toes to follow. 1t
is without doubt a great play of its
type, which is novel to the theater
at this time, because it breaks away
from realism. Barry has accom-
plished a great piece Of play writ
ing, that is not unlike poem.
He deals with psychic adventures
of group OF people who are bored
and dissatisfied with life. The author
lets these adventures Of the mind or
one might say flashbacks into some
important or dramatic incidents i'll
each of their pasts, iron out their
troubles and discouraging thoughts
Of the future.
In other words so many people
let their paSts run their futures, and
Barry is telling us that if we went
through the same unhappy Incl
dents of our youth, later in life, they
would effect us quite differently be-
cause of our richer knowledge of
life.
Hotel Universe" is a most diff
cult play to act because of the SIM
plicity of it's lines, and the natural
ness of movements and actions with
which they should be accompanied.
On The opening night, Saturday,
I noticed the cast was bit uncer-
tain of themselves at the beginning,
but this soon passed.
Although 1 was down in front,
several times I could not hear Ger
tain lines, especially when the actor
had his or her back to the audience.
Norman Green as Stephen Field
gives a convincing portrayal of a
man who has discovered some of
the secrets and mysteries of life,
and who, by psychic efforts, tries to
convey them to the group of people
visiting his daughter Ann.
Margaret Mead is both charming
and natural in the part of Ann, in
love with Patrick Farley, played by
Tom Sinclair.
Sinclair was not so sure of him.
self, Saturday night, as man, who
broods over a past love that had
turned out in tragedy, but he does
well with a difficult part.
1 liked Mary Florence Fletcher as
Lilly Malone, the actress, who lacks
faith in life, but who before the
curtain falls Is looking forward with
enthusiasm to playing Cordelia. AS
a whole, the cast is excellent and
also includes Reginald Garstang,
Margie Bailey, Mary Ennis, Stanley
A. Joseph and H. Coucheron Aamot.
"HoteI Universe" runs almost two
hours without any intermissions
There is only one set, which is a
terrace overlooking the sea in south
ern France. The set used here is
very beautiful, indeed, and worthy
Of the Civic theater'S efforts in
scenery.
All this week at the Civic theater.
(By Connell Turpen.)
CONCERNING NEW SHOW
AT THE LYRIC
The current vaudeville show at
the Lyric isn't one that set me on
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
HOTEL UNIVERSE
is A BIG PROBLEM
Civic Theater Again Invites Discussion by Presenting
Play Of Uncertain Meaning and Purpose

Usually when much discussion it either rotten
~ good There doubt mind that Hotel Universe which
the Civic theater will
who
Some will like and will not.
Those who do not like it, will probably think silly without
think great with points stories
whether like has nothing with Hotel
being good will
your type you poetry
like reality sungs whether unmagnave
NATIVE will likes and disikes
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
100000
MRS. MARY CALDWELL

-fnObO Oy NauOnal St0oiOs
Would you have additional proof
of Konjola's merit? Then consider
the case of Mrs. Mary Caldwell, 1853
Knox street, Indianapolis, and next
visit the Konjola Man at the Hook
Dependable drug store, Illinois and
washington streets, this city. See
how Konjola cleanseS and stimu-
lateS; hear of numberless cases, all
true and verified, of Konjola's tri-
umphs. But right now, before you
do anything else. read what Mrs.
Caldwell said to the Konjola Man:
Before finding Konjola 1 suf-
fered for three years with misery
and pains in my stomach. Gas
formed and I had belching spells. I
lost in weight and strength, and
became very nervous. My kidneys,
too, were disordered and caused lots
Of distress, and had dizzy spells
and headaches. Two years ago I
found Konjola and treatment of
this wonderful medicine corrected
my digestion, ended dizzy spells and
headaches, and restored my kidneys
to normal I have enjoyed good
health since and still sing praises
Of Konjola."
That's the kind of medicine Kon-
jola Is !. one that makes good :.
that brings thorough and lasting
relief, even though all else tried has
failed.
The Konjola Man is at the Hook
Dependable drug store, Illinois and
Washington streets, Indianapolis,
where he is meeting those who
come to ask about this new med
icine.
FREE SAMPLES GIVEN
Arsx,essfs ~x.v..r,.%
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
ONLY PRAISE
FOR KONJOLA
indianapolis Lady Was Re-
lieved of Her Ailments
Two Years Ago by
Modern Medicine.

People take medicine for just one
purpose-to get relief from the ills
that cause their misery and distress.
And Konjola has become famous
for just one thing giving thorough
and lasting relief to tens of thou
sands.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
BATTLE FLARES
over JUDGESHIP
FOR MINNESOTA
Mitchell Braves Party Fight
Threat in Turning Down
Michael Appointment.
By PAUL r. MALLON
United Press stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON Jan 27-Brav-
ing the threat of a party dispute
OF major proportions. Attorney
General William Mitchell today in
formed the Republican congress
sional delegation from Minnesota
Its candidate could not be appointed
to the new Minnesota federal judge
ship
AT the same time. Mitchell issued
a 1,000-word statement explaining
his opposition to the candidacy Of
Ernest Michael, Minneapolis attor-
ney and center Of an extended con-
troversy.
He questioned Aicnaels qualifica-
tons and invited Michaeps tndorsers
Senator Thomas D. Schall and all
Republican members of the states
house delegation-to present other
names for consideration.
Open Warfare Is Hinted
Not in recent years has a patron
age dispute been handled in the
manner Mitchell employed
For several months Schall has
been active IL Michael's behalf, Wis
1ting the White House frequently
Members of the house delegations
also called upon the President.
While no open threats were made
it generally was the accepted view
that unless the administration chose
Michael it would have a fight on
its hands to get any one else con-
flrmed in the senate, and might also
encounter open warfare with a large
wing Of the party in Minnesota
when the time comes to choose dele
gates to the 1882 Republican ma
tional convention in 1882.
Despite pressure brought to bear
upon him, however, the attorney
general, whose home Is in Mime
apolis, has refused silently up to this
time, to go along with the organi-
ration.
Reveals Many Protests
The encouragement did not
mention Michael by name in his
statement, but left no doubt as to
his recommendation to Mr.. Hoover
about the appointment.
Our file on protests against this
nomination Is more impressive than
in any other case before the de-
partment for years past" Mitchell
said. my refusal to recommend
the senator's candidate is not
merely a matter Of personal judg-
ment. From lawyers and judges all
over the state have come vigorous
protests against the appointment.
mo man has a right to aspire to
appointment to the federal bench
whose professional activities have
been conducted in disregard OF those
standards of professional conduct
which right thinking lawyers have
traditionally tried to maintain.
Praises Hoover Stand
1T has been stated in some quar-
ters that some one man is my choice
for this post. That statement is
without any foundation. It also has
been suggested that desire to bring
about appointment of Democrat.
On the contrary, have said re-
peatedly that under the conditions
I think a Republican should be
appointed.
~ have been told might help
President Hoover politically in Min
nesota if I should recommend this
appointment. President Hoover has
raised standard of judicial ap-
pointment in which political useful
ness does not enter, He repeatedly
has refused to be bent by such mo-
tives. I am sure the people of Min
nesota approve his attitude"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
DRUNKEN DRIVING is
CHARGED TO WOMAN
Miss FlOssie Harris Alleged to Have
Ignored Traffic Light.

After she is alleged to have
whirled her car around a corner into
a taxicab at Wabash and Alabama
streets, Miss Flossie Harris, %, OF
SIG East Vermont street, was held
today ON charges of drunken and
reckless driving, and disregarding a
traffic signal.
Pat Queen, 1921 East Southern
avenue, was charged with drunken
driving when he drove up in front
OF house in the 1000 block on
Charles street, where police con-
Quoted a futile liquor raid Mon
day night.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
FAVOR DRY LAW CHANGE

By United Press
CLEVELAND, O., Jan. 27.-The
Cleveland city council was on rec
ord, by vote of 10 to 4, today ia
voring passage of any legislation
now pending before congress or the
Ohio general assembly calling for
repeal or modification of the eight
zenith amendment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
Victim Of Burns Buried

FL Times Special
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Jan. 81
Funeral services were held Monday
for Mrs. Minnie Craven, so, wife of
Benny Craven, who died of burns
suffered when can Of gasoline eX-
ploded while she was attempting to
kindle a fire in stove at her home.
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plea, but can not be released until
arguments on the appeal are made
before William c. Doran, superior
judge, next Monoay.
Miss Bows written plea for elem
ency for her former secretary will
not be given to Judge Doran unless
Miss De Voc requests probation
later.
Il never would have called this
matter to your attention in the first
place If Daisy had not threatened
to blackmail me-" Miss Bow wrote
to Burton Fits, district attorney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
Frozen Feet Amputated
Times Special

y q tFWto DPtVFus
WASHINGTON, Ind, Jan. 81
Ora Owens, 40, farmer living near
Elnora submitted to an operation in
a hospital here for removal OF his
feet which we're severely frozen a
month ago. Gangrene developed,
making amputation necessary.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
BURGLAR IS ROUTED
BY REVOLVER SHOTS

Intruder Discovered Frying Window
Runs as Owner Opens Fire.
A burglar who attempted to pry
open a window in his home, fled
early today after Ed Mcnamara,
1910 Harrison street, fired three
shots at him.
Mcnamara told police the burglar
was working on the window when
he discovered him, but did not run
until he opened fire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-01-27
Father and Son Judges

ELKHART, Ind, Jan. 27.-Dis-
pensing justice in Elkhart is fam
ily affair. Orrin M. Conley, 70, the
city's oldest lawyer, is a superior
court judge and his son, Arthur
Conley, half as old, is city court
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24

- ~
talk music. That
is Bard does and
Erie plays it. 1t is
the Bard idea OF a
master of cere-
monies within an
act.
Bard then uses a
plant in the audi
ence for laughs
and the plant with
the aid of Bard
delivers the laughs.
Bard knows how to
create laughs. In
other words he is a
S h o W m a n. H e
knows how to sell
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
PAY BOND BILL.
WINS SKIRMISH
Labor Measure Is Amended
by House,

Efforts to kill the labor-sponsored
measure requiring lessee mine or
orators and general manufacturers
to post with. the county clerk a bond
double the amount of the mines or
business weekly pay roll as a guar
antee of its payment was averted
Monday on second reading after
verbal Skirr1ishing.
Lake county, representatives at
tempted to indefinitely postpone the
measure on the grounds that it is
all-inclusive and would require in
dustries other than mining to post
the bonds.
This move, led by Representative
w. E. Stanton Dem, Lake., failed.
but he succeeded in changing the
phraseology of the bill so that II
would not apply to concerns not
having paid their first tax assess
merit or which do not hold the
property and equipment used in
fee simple.
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jokes, new; young and ancient.
This Erie boy is a wonder. He
gets a fine tone from his instru-
ment. He knows how to mix the
classics with the tuneful popular
stuff. He stops the show. Unusual
but is true.
always have been very fond OF
Ray Huling, who knows more about
seals than any other living per-
son. This season, he has Charlie
the best trained seal have ever
seen on the stage. Charlie is a
wonder. He does a complete show
from the opening dance number tc
the acrobatic climax. A great act.
Davis and Darnell have a comedy
sketch built around a would-be au-
tomobile salesman. Ulis and Clark
attempt eccentric comedy. An &C.
robatic act opens the bill.
The movie is Bill BOYD and
Helen Twelvetrees in 1.-THE Painted
Desert" Here is a spectacular
story of a fued in the west.
Boyd does some fine herman work
and Miss Twelvetrees creates a
fighting heroine who uses a gun
until she is tanned. This movie
brings back William Farnum to the
talking screen.
Good cast and a story that viii,
hold your interest.
Now at the Lyric.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24

Let me get two
more guilty peo-
pie Of the cast
Kirby Whyte and
Edward Green.
About as convinc-
ing as a sardine
in an unopened
can. -
With all the
world to select
from the Civic
theater drags in
this mess of a
play. 1t never
had any right to
live from the very
start. Here is a
Leopold-Loeb mo-
tive niece of funk
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
MANY PEOPLE
WANT DICTATOR,
SENATOR SAYS
Suspicion of Congress Is
Sign of Desire, Walsh
Believes.
United Press

by C1fEed PTeSS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-PopuIar
suspicion of congress and its motives
represents desire, among many in
f1uential persons, for a dictator in
the United States, Senator Thomas J.
Walsh Dem, Mont.), believes.
There has been much talk
against an extra session of con-
greSS," Walsh said today. "That in
dicates the belief that congress is a
necessary evil of which the country
ought to have as little as possible.
Many influential persons in the
United States want a dictator. That
is what it means"
Walsh, senate investigator and
prosecutor extraordinary, said the
senate is at a distinct disadvantage
in its frequent disputes with the
President.
Walsh discussed these matters in
connection with his efforts to OBJ
tain senate action against three of
President, Hoover's power commits
Sioners.
Against two Of these, action was
foreStalled, but at Walsh's behest
the senate has obtained the serv-
ices Of John w. Davis, Democratic
presidential nominee in 1924, to
prosecute an custer effort against
chairman George Otis Smith.
THE senate has inferior means
OF publicity compared with the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
HITCH-HIKERS
KILL TOURIST;
MOB MENACES
Chicago Pair Is Captured
When Auto Cracks Up
on Courthouse.

hp { ntted Press
BARDsTOwN. KY. Feb. "a
This usually quiet town. about
which the song My Old Kentucky
Home" was written, was gripped by
excitement today after a thrilling
chase which ended in arrest Of two
Chicagoans on charges of killing
Carl B. James of Louisville.
James, formerly a professor OF
biological sciences at Western Re-
serve university at Cleveland, was
killed by two hitch mixers to whom
he gave a ride while he and Mrs
James we're on a pleasure tour.
Oficials here placed special
guards around the jail after re-
ports we're received from Hodgen-
vile, where the men we're cap
tured, that mob violence was threat
ened.
Rob Filling Station
The men arrested said they were
Tony Peterson, 25, and Frank Car
IONS. %, both Of Chicago. They re-
used to give any other information
about themselves.
James was killed and his wife
forced out of their car at Cox's
creek, twenty-five miles from Louis
Vile.
The slayers raced south and
stopped at Balltown, six miles from
here, where they robbed a filling
station owner.
The chase began there and at
Hodgenville officials, notified by
wire, were waiting to join in it.
Residents Are Aroused
In attempting to escape, the ban
dts ran the James car into a cor
ner of the courthouse, tearing away
about sixty bricks, and we're cap
tured.
1t was because of the damage to
the courthouse, according to reports
that residents of Hodgenville were
50 aroused.
Mrs. James, whom officials found
hysterical, beside the body of her
husband, said that her husband had
given the two men a Gift"
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EAT ON THE DEATH
TRUNK AND DEPART
The Civic Theater Does Very Stupid Thing in Even
Trying to GIorify Play About Murder and That
BY yyAITER n HICKMAN

about time that somebody thing the selection
plays Of the Civic Theater thing that
a
expecting better things Theater this
of murder play.
Have the
supposed to be in the trunk He learns of it. He
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24

Fingerprints recorded at Scotland
Yard lead to the discovery of $1,000
persons a year on an average.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24

Hear the explosion Of George
Sofnes in the last act 1t is about
the most terrible thing I have ever
heard on the American stage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
Obeys Orders

By United Press
RUNNYMEDE, N. T.. Feb. "a.
Chief Police Marshal Thomas
Hogan today issued twenty-five
commandments which the
force must obey. They in
cluded:
No sleeping on duty.
No drinking or intoxica-
ton.
Nc entering of saloons.
Nc smoking on beats.
No one must be guilty of in
competency.
Patrolman Charles Strater,
Jr, who comprises the force,
said he would memorize the
commandments and obey them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
REBEL FORCES
OF PERU CAIN
EASY VICTORY
Military Dictator Agrees to
All Demands of Revo-
IutioniStS.

By United Press
LIMA, Peru, Feb. 24.-The revo-
luton at Arequipa, in southern
Peru, was believed pacified today
following a personal manifesto by
Lieutenant-C Colonel Luis M. Sanchez
Cerro reversing the program of the
military junta regime and virtually
acceding to the demands of the
southern rebels.
Sanchez Cerro, against whom his
garrison at Arequipa rebelled last
Friday, gave his word of honor"
that he would live up to the ideals
of the rebellion last August, which
placed him in power.
He insisted he would not enter
the lists as a candidate for consti-
tutional president, being satisfied to
remain solely as chief of the revo-
luton"
Promises Quick Change
His program, he announced, in
Guided calling constitutional as
sembly which would elect a pro-
visional president and set up pro-
visional regime.
This provisional government, to
succeed his military junta - in
somewhat dictatorial control since
last August-would last only a brief
period, he assured the army and
the people, after which the country
would be restored to constitutional
rule.
Rebels Force Action
The proposed constitutional as
sembly, he asserted, would organ
ize the provisional executive au-
thority and prepare for general cleo
tons, which will be "unprecedentedly
free"
Cerro's reversal Of policy followed
the determined opposition of gar
risons in the south.
Reports from Puno and elsewhere
in the mountainous regions around
Arequipa indicated that southern
military forces generally we're pre-
pared for action against the San
chez Cerro regime, unless drastic
changes were made.
Bald-headed men with advertis-
ing on their shiny pateS sit in Paris
theaterS.
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Two acts of just nothing. The
same set. Right. Fine. Overact-
ing in every scene. Then the third
act. The trunk that serves as a
supper table.
A supposed corpse rests in that
trunk. A fine smell for any theater
to produce, let alone the Civic
theater.
And George Sonlnes under The
Staff play produced by George
Somnes." And he acted in this
thing.
The only fine thing of the eve
ming was said by some one not in
the cast. A lovely woman back of me.
She said, II wish that they would
not drink so much" Meaning those
on the stage in the cast. And it
was less than water. Tt even made
me in my own mind go back to
New Years Never Again"
Let me know what you think
about Ropes End"
Now at the Civic Theater.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24
LEGION REACHES GOAL
Drive Brings 2,O6S New Members
in Seventh District.

Membership quota of the Seventh
district, American Legion, has been
exceeded according to results in the
annual membership campaign. The
goal was 2,059 members and 2,063
members were enrolled.
Posts exceeding their quotas were
Memorial No. 8, Iryington No. 38,
Hayward Barcus No. SIS, Police No.
So, Service No. 1913 of Oaklandon
and Bunker Hill No. 900.
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Bard brings Erie back and they
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-02-24

President" Walsh explained. II
know of but one controversy be-
tween the senate and the executive
IN which the country failed to back
the President. That exception was
the impeachment proceedings
against President Johnson"
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FOUR THINGS
CLICK AT LYRIC

At least three things are more
than satisfactory at the Lyric this
week.
Ben Bard, backed by his reputa-
ton on the stage and screen, is
doing an intimate comedy turn. He
first receives the musical aid of
Broadus Erie. another star on the
same bill. Erie is just boy, 9
years old, but he is a splendid VIC
Iinist.
After Erie is through with his act.
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Bald headed men with advertis-
ing on their shiny pates sit in Paris
theaters.
The Washington times., 1931-02-02
TALK
CONCERNS
ITALY

"The Regeneration of the Eter-
nal City," under the creative
genius of Benito Mussolini, could
well have served as the title of
E. M. Newman's Photographic
trek about Rome and the Vatican
City, the second of his current
series shown at the National
Theater yesterday afternoon. be-
fore an audience that forced the
S. r. o. sign.
The lecturer revealed that the
Rome of yesteryear is another
chapter, for today under the
magic Of II Duce, a complete
transformation is apparent on
every outlook. The city that was
once the glory of the Caesars is
being reincarnated with the tint
of modern civilization. Squalid
streets, tenements and the famed
Ghetto have given place to wide
avenues, each in turn leading to
the reconstructed palaces or
forums of the mighty of Roman
saga.