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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05
Worlds Debt Cited

nR. HALE writes with skill and
Ointerest. A passage in which he
speaks of the worlds debt to as
tronomy will serve as an illustration.
He writes:
TO realize our larger debt to
astronomy, read Hendi Poincare's
book, The Value Of Science The
basis OF science is the knowledge of
natural law, and we owe the con-
quest Of law to astronomy.
Where would our modern civil
lzation be-" asks Poincare, eff the
earth, like Jupiter, had always been
enveloped in clouds?
Our remote ancestors we're crea-
lures Of superstition, surrounded
by mysteries, startled at every dis
play Of incomprehensible forces. ac-
customed to attribute all natural
phenomenon to the caprice OF good
and evil spirits.
To-day we no longer implore the
AID OF genii, but utilize natural laws
OF which we are constantly learn
ing more.
recognizing as we do the I'M
changeable basis of these laws. we
do not foolishly demand that thew
be changed, but submit ourselves tn
them, and use them for the advan-
tage Of mankind.
Astronomy taught us the exist
ence Of the laws of nature. The
Chaldeans, observing the heavens
even more attentively than the
egyptians, perceived harmony of
motlon and sequence Of phenomena.
Their work was continued bv
the Greek astronomers. who dircoT,
cred law after law with the sironIa
instruments at their command.
Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo
nxed the sun at the center of orr
system, shattered the medieval mode
OF thought and prepared the wav for
newton, who finally announced the
most general Of all natural laws"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05


NNE disease which strikes fear
" into the minds of every parent
and indeed of most physicians is
the rheumatic fever of childhood.
Associated with this there are al
most invariably infections of the
lining Of the heart or the develop
ment of the condition called acute
endocarditis.
DR.. John Lovett Morse recently
analysed 100 cases of rheumatic
fever with Inflammation of the
heart occurring in his practice dur
in some twenty-five years.
Twelve Of the patients were seen
before 1906, 20 after 1905 and before
1911, 40 after 1910 and before 1916
and % after 1915 and before 1921.
He finds at this time that So of
the hundred are dead and three are
permanent invalidS.
The remaining 81 are alive, and in
81 of them the hearts are appar-
emily normal; in Is, the hearts show
slight damage; in six it was impos-
sible to obtain re-eXamination of
the heart.
DR.. Morse recognizes the posi-
bility of criticism to the effect that
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05
Can't Blame PEOPLE

IF this is due to the depression,
L the Republicans merely are get
ting a dose of their own quack
medicine.
No party in this nation, or any
other, ever harped so continuously
on the idea that people should take
their politics as a pure matter of
business.
For the last seventy years, they
have told us that good business
meant good government. and since
they have been in power three
fourths of the time, made no bones
about claiming that American pros
perity was bound up with Republic
an policy.
The people can't be blamed if
they reverse the rule because of re-
versed conditions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05
Takes Smooth ArgUins

axes Smooth Arguing
MTOR are we through with the
IN educational possibilities of a
worldwide slump.
John Bull is about to show us
what a real tariff looks like on the
other side of the ocean.
Quite few American man
ufacturers who found the tariff to
their advantage here will build
plants in England for precisely the
same reason.
It's going to take some smooth
arguing to prove how that will help
the unemployment situation in this
country, or why the protectionist
philosophy shouldn't be held re-
SpOnSible.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05

we had nothing to eat, I asked for
help from the charitable institutions,
and received one basket of groceries
and one and one-half tons of coal
have not been able to pay on my
property for more than year. ]
pick up little tipping to do, and
occasionally find a few weeks en-
ployment doing extra work in Of
fees, etc.
With each cent of earnings I lay
in supply of groceries. have not
had a glass of milk to drink since
last January, can never buy candy
or any such thing.
1 take home from the grocery
every box for kindling that I can
get, and always am glad to get any
thing which neighbors are kind
enough to offer. What this winter
will bring forth I have not the
courage to predict.
I wish to assure you that it is
my trust in God which is holding
my body and soul together, nothing
more.
I need dental work badly, but can
not have it done.
Is this an answer to your ques-
ton?
MRS. A. L. w.
Editor Times-I would like to
know why, when a man works for
the county trustee two days a week
for a basket Of food, valued at 81.
that the trustees sets the price
higher than that for which the food
can be bought. For instance. pota-
toes cost IS cents a peck, when they
can be bought for 10 cents; lard.
13 cents a pound, when it sells for
81-3 cents; dry beans, 71z cents,
selling for 5.
Why should these poor men have
to pay IS cents for potatoes, when
they can buy them for 10? Who is
getting the difference? ?
READER.
Editor TimeS-In a recent issue of
The Times we saw that in Kosciusko
county, Indiana, no auto or dog
owners can receive township help.
They can't sell or eat them. What
are they TO do with them? I will
agree that if a man can afford to
operate his car he needs no help.
but he could put it away until he
obtains work or means by which he
can operate it.
Anyway, I think that in the land
OF plenty Gree America) that it is
a disgrace TO American pride and
principle that an American has to
ask some one what and when he can
eat. Politicians say they are against
the dole and unemployment insur-
ance. Either one would be a credit
to our chain gang system" unem-
ployment and misery we now have.
In reply to Mr.. Sharkey, I would
like to ask him if he has ever asked
the Welfare Society for assistance?
If so, he may reach the conclusion
that one-eighth Of $1,000 900 is more
than it deserves.
We complain about forced work
in Soviet Russia, still we are forced
to work on the chain gang in our
city for dole, or basket OF food.
American workers don't want char
ity. We want work, and our inher-
ent right to self-preSerYation.
BILL.
Editor Times-Since the Demo-
Gratis were eIectad 11non democratic
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05

Editor Times-Since the Demo-
Gratis were elected upon democratic
issues, why should the city admin
istration keep 10 per cent Repub-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-05
BY DIR. MORRIS FTSHBEIN

Editor Journal of the American Medica
Association and of Hygeia, the
Health M % ir1e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
VOCAL|STS BILLED
FOR RADIO TONIGHT
'WRC to Present Song Medley
During "Family Hour"
With Two Co-stars.

Elizabeth Lennox, contralto, and Lewis
James, tenor, will be co-starred In q
program of popular and Semt-classical
selections during the Family Party
program tonight over ~WRC and net
work of other National Broadcasttng
Co. stations.
The selections will range from a
medley of "Reminiscences of the Gay
Nineties" to "Habanera" from the opera
Carmen" The orchestra, under the
direction of Frank Black, will feature
"I Know That You Know" from oh
Please" The Jewellers Quartet will
sing special vocal arrangement Of
Rachmaninoff's prelude in sharp
Minor"
A varied program will be presented
by the Gypsies, with Veronica Virgins,
contralto, and Frank Parker, tenor, as
the soloists Rose in the Bud" My
Curly-Headed Baby" and Beautiful
Love" will be among the principal
numbers.
An organ recital by Lew White and
o concert by the Roxy Symphony Or
cheStra are among WRC's other fea-
lures. The stations dance music will
be provided by Paul Whitemans Or
chestra, the Consolaires, Carl Moore's
Orchestra and Clyde McCoy's Or
cheStra.
The story Hour characterization at 9
o'clock will be based on The Strange
Road to Happiness" 1t concerns the
adventure OF World War widow and
her crippled daughter.
Mary Charles, stage and radio So
preno. just back from a vacation in
Europe, will return to the microphone
tonight for a special program over
WMAL and other Columbia Broadcast
ing System stations. She will sing
several popular numbers, accompanied
by Nat BruSiloffS Orchestra.
The Panatela program, featuring Guy
Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, is
made up of old and new melodies. A
highlight will be medley of tunes that
includes What Is This Thing Called
Love?" "Just a Little Closer" and
Somebody Loves Me"
Murder in the Willett Family" q
mystery story, with scenes laid in Ber-
muda, New York and the Adirondacks,
will be the Crime Club dramatization.
The suspense will be held over to
Wednesday, when the mystery will be
unravelled
The Musical Art Gallery program at
1890 will feature Conrad Morton,
Washington pianist. Dance music will
follow his recital.
Myra Marshall, soprano, and Lester
Dorsey and Anna Scott will contribute
to the program of WJSV. A program
by the George Washington University
Troubadours and talk by Mabelle
Jennings, dramatic critic, will be fea-
tured by VOL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Major Radio Features

DRAMA.
THE Stebbins Boys" WRC, 5:45: Amos
m Andy, WRC, 900; Story Hour,
WRC, 900; Arabesque, WMAL, $3.50.
VARIETY.
Yeast testers. WRC, 6:15: Morton
Downey and Anthony Wons, WMAL,
Gas; Arthur PryorS Band. WMAI..
TOO; The Gypsies, WRC. 7:3O;
Family Party, WRC, $50; Pana-
tela program, WNAL. 300; Esther
Leafs organ recital, WMAI,, 1880.
DANCE MUSIC.
Paul Whiteman's Orchestra. WRC,
1900; Bobby Meek's Orchestra,
WMAL. 1900; Carl Moore's Or
chestra, WRC, 1900.
HIGH LIGHTS ELSEWHERE.
5:45-Topics in Brief, by Lowell
Thomas-WJz, WBZ, VIDAL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

~ Emmy MEROFF. whose band from
Chicago supplies one of the most
recent of the late-hour programs
- over WMAL and the Columbia
network, was endowed by nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

6:4SMorton Downey. tenor. and An
thony Wons, -
T:00-Arthur Prycf's Band.
T:15-Stnging Sam.
7:3O-Jimmy and Jane.
7.45-Alice Cory interviews Mary
Lawlor.
S:OO--The Crime Club. N
8:3O-An Evening in Paris.
8:45-"Beach PARTIES" featuring Ha-
waiian music,
9:0O-Panatela program. with Guy
Lonlbardo and his Royal. Ca
nadians.
9:30-Arabesque. -
10 :0O-Fletcher Henderson's Orchestra,
1O:l5-Monologues by Mary Randolph
l0:so-Washington's Musical Art CAL
lery-Conrad Morton, pianist.
l0:45-Bert Towns Orchestra.
1l:0O-Bobby Meeker's Orchestra.
l1:30-Esther Leaf at the organ.
t2:00-Weather report.
Early Program Tomorrow.
8:00a-The Commuters.
8:30a-Tony's Scrap Book.
8:45a-Dr. Copeland's Health Hour.
9:00a-Organ Reveries.
9:30a,-C Columbia Mixed Quartet.
9:45a-Party House.
10 :0Oar-Fashion Facts of 1881.
lO:l5a-"Your Foods and You" by Ida
Bailey Allen.
10 Boa Home Efficiency.
10 :45a-"Treatment of VaricoSe Veins"
y by DR.. Frederic w. Bancroft.
IL :Ooa-Do1 Bigelow's Orchestra.
IL :3Oa-Columbia Revue.
IL :OOm-Cuban Biltmore Orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

wABC, Wink. wMAQ. KDKA,
WLW and WRVA.
6:45-.Paris Night Life"y Orchestra
and soloists--WJz, WBAI., WIS,
~ WHAM, KWK, WSM and WHO.
7:30-Frederick Reiniscf1's Orchestra
and Inez Quinn. soprano--WJz.
WBZ, WBZA, WHAM, KDKA,
WBAL, WLW and WAR.
B:30-Real Folks, sketch of small-town
life-WJz, WBZ, WBAL, KDKA,
WLW, WAR and KYW.
9:00--Ohman and Arden, piano duo;
male trio and novelty orchestra
VIZ, WBZ, WBAL, KDKA, WLW
and WJR.,
9:30-"Mr. Bones and Co..; Minstrel
Show--WJZ, WBZ, WBAL,
WBZA, KDKA. WLW and KYW.
11:0c-Blue Rhythm Boys, d4ffec music
WIZ, WREN, VICAR, and
WENR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
: A LIMA scH1RMER and Elvin schmitt
Rice With Jam.

Boil three tablespoonfuls of rice until
tender. Pour over cold water when in
the sieve in order to separate the grain.
Whip until stiff the whites CT two eggs.
Stir in the rice until all becomes of a
light texture. Put into custard glasses
Whip enough cream to make a small
pyramid on top of the egg and rice.
Add teaspoonful OF strawberry Oh
raspberry jam and serve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

12:su-Henri Gendrons Orchestra.
1:OO-Varieties.
l:15-Whispering Jack SmitN
80 Columbia Salon Orchestra.
200 Columbia Artists Recital.
2:3O--The Three Doctors.
2:45-The Captivators.
3:OO-The Four Clubmen.
3:30--Phil Fishers Orchestra.
4:00-Civil Service Employment OPP
portunities.
4:IO-Songs by Frank Ross.
Ais to observation-disclosures in Words -
by DR.. Frank II. Vizetelly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
THIEVES GET $4,000
Firearms, Knives and Uncut Amber
Taken From California Home.

SANTA ANA, Calf, August 3 P).-
Thieves have made q $4,000 haul at
the home of the late Gen. j. o. Roger
near Fullerton, Calf, escaping with a
prize collection Of firearms and knives
and uncut amber valued at $4,000, a
gift from the King Of Sweden.
The robbery was discovered yesterday
by Max Roger, son of Gen. Roger. Gen.
Roger, an immigrant boy from Alsace-
Lorraine, made a fortune In mining and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Today on the Radio
IAN programs scheduled Eastern standard TtmeJ


Early Program Tomorrow.
7:00a--Musical Clock.
Observation-Disclosures,
: 8:05a--MuSica1 Clock,
10:00a-Talk by Peggy Clark.
10:15a-Tunefnl Titbits.
10:45a-Organ melodies.
11:00a--Beauty Chat.
1l:lOa-Modern melodies.
11:30a-Memories Of Hawaii.
2:C0m-Luucheon Music.
1880 to l:00-Request program Cor
Mount Alto Hospital.
WMAT 475.s Meters.
$50 KiIocycIes.
3:00-United States Army Band.
3:30-The Dictators.
4:00-Dancing by the Sea.
4:45-"The Midsummer Job CAM
paign." by George ]. Adams.
4:50-The jolly Jugglers
5:00-"New Clues to the Cause Of In
sanity" by Science Service.
5:15-Kate Smith, crooner.
5:30-Roy Atweli's Inn.
5:45-Flashes from The Evening Star.
6:00-Time and program resume.
6:02-Mary Charles. soprano.
6:15-Dennts King and orchestra.
6:30-Comic Dialogues by Miller and
LYLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03
Folks Behind
The MicropIlone
BY THE RADIO EDITOR.

Emmy MEROFF. whose band from
- Chicago supplies one of the most
recent of the late-hour programs
IL over WMAL and the Columbia
network, was endowed by nature
with the qualifications for success in any
oSe Of three fields.
He might have been headliner as a
professional "hoofer": his voice was of
sufficient quality to carry him far as a
soloist; at an early age he found him
self the master of half the instruments
in an orcheStra-but instead of follow
ing any one talent, Merof followed them
all and became the leader of what is
conceded to be one of the best show"
bands in America.
The Merof organization has become
as versatile as its leader. Every member
Of the band is capable of playing at least
three instruments and is likewise
vocalist. Ten of the bandmen are accom-
plished tap dancers. The Meroff show
Is a never-ending series of stunts.
For five years Meroff has been in con-
slant demand as master of ceremonies
at Chicago's leading big time vaudeville
and motion picture houses. In five years
no two Meroff shows have been alike
Meroff has kept those versatile talents
at work.
7 EOPOLD STOK WSKI and his
- Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
are preparing to return to the air.
Early in the Fall Stokowski will lead a
group of master musicians over a Ma
tion-wice network of 70 Columbia sta
tions. His return to the air. brings a
series of six concerts, each to last an
hour and three-quarters.
X X X
A LIMA SCHIRMER and Elvin Schmitt
"A have been booked for series of
piano-duo recitals over N. B. c.
starting Saturday night at GAS. Both
classics and modern compositions are
represented in their repertoire. George
JesSel, Broadway wit, and Alma Feter-
son. soprano, will contribute to the
Paint Club program over WRC Saturday
night. Marian Harris, stage star, who
has just returned from Europe, is to be
the guest>artiSt with the Choral Orches-
ira Sunday night over WRC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

earned q reputation as . free lance
criminologist.
The robbers, who jimmied a French
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-03

window, overlooked valuable silverware
or ignored it because Of It's heavy MONO
grams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

am to be chosen the winner of the voice scholarship" Miss Borne said last night. My one ambition is to really develop my voice, and I am indeed grateful to the Dem- ocrat and MT. Hyde for giving me this opportunity to study with Madame Romanoff."
 In his brief speech which pre- ceded the selection of Miss Borne as the winner of the voice award, MT. Hyde referred to Miss Borme's s voice as having a fine quality of range.
 This little girls voice." Hyde said, lis untrained and undevel- oped. You heard her snig in the overture, but wait until you hear her sing a year from now after she has taken Q few lessons"
 Dancing VIctors Sunday Night
 The winners of the two dancing school scholarships which are to be awarded will be announced from the stage of the Palace theater Sunday night and in the news columns of the Democrat on Mon- day.
 The other two scholarships yet to be awarded are to the schools of Ivan Tarasoff, the celebrated New York ballet master, and Harry DeMuth, the acrobatic dance in- structor both regarded as the finest teachers of their type of dancing in the country to-day.
 The entire cast of the Frolic will go to Meriden to-day when the show will be presented for three days at the Fox-Poli Palace theater
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Frolic Ended With
 Blaze Of Tributes
(conttnued From Page D

show of any kind attracted the comment and wide attention gain ed by this revue.
 Played To Capacity
 Directed by Victor Hyde, the famous Broadway producer the Democrat Frolic, with its cast of Waterbury boys and girls, played to virtually capacity houses during theater.
 Last night the closing festivities included the presentation of one of the most talented, ambitious and adept Frolic performers.
 The scholarship presented last night was the one offered by Madame Helen Romanoff, the cele- brated dramatic soprano, who awards four months free tuition to her famous voice school in New York to the winner.
 Director Names Winner
 Director Hyde, the sole judge, after a brief speech from the stage last night after the perform ance, awarded the singing scholar ship to Miss Gwendolyn Borne, of 8 Riverside Drive, Naugatuck.
 Miss Borne, who sang a solo in the overture presentation came to Naugatuck two years ago from Worcestershire, England. She has had no opportunity to develop her voice, and she welcomes this chance offered her to study under one of the finest singing teachers in the country to-day.
 q cannot tell you how happy l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Now let us assume that seuth's hand contains only five (6) prob able tricks and North raises the bid from one to two spades, what should South's rebid be? The an- swer is three spades.
 In each of the above situations there is possibility of a game. In the first instance. we know that the combined hands contain nine and of1e-hah (9k) probable tricks; in the second illustration we know that the combined hands contain nine (9) probable tricks, and should be assisting hand con- tain one-haf (h) probable tricks extra, there are nine and ore-half (9h) probable tricks in the two hands.
 Tn the first situation, South bids game, if holding one-half (A) probable trick additional to the one raise he has already given. This speculation is justified by the large premium for game as com pared to the insignificant loss in case the contract is set one trick.
 CONTEST
 No. 16. The bridge term for to- day to be defined both seriously and humorously is THROWING THE LEAD.
 Conditions of the Contest
 1. State the term you are deiin- ing and then mark your actual. or serious definition (a) and your hu- norous definition (b).
 2. Send in your definition not later than five days after the term has appeared to:
 Contest Editor
 Bridge Headquarters, Inc,
 a8S Madison Ave.
 New York, N. Y.
 8. You may take your serious detinitien from the book "The Off, eial Hystemn or from any other bridge work, or originate 1t. but 1t must be accurate.
 {, For the best combination of aa- swers on each definition, there will be given as . prize, one each day. copy of "The Ofdcial System of Contract Bridge.
 To-day's bridge term. No |, is BLANK SUIT. How would you de- fine t?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19
Lions Clubs at The Hotel Bond Rendered Reception to Julien C. Hyer Last
 Night

The Lions club of Waterbury was we'll represented at the re- ception rendered to Julien c. flyer. president of the Lions Internatiorl- al, at Hotel Bond, Hartford last evening. Forty Lions clubs, repre- scented by over 500 delegates, greet ed the distinguished guest, who stated during the session that al though he had travelled. through Cuba. Mexico, Canada, China 'and all parts of the United States, the gathering at Hartford was the big gest and most enthusiastic of all.
 Tn the course of his remarks, MT Hyer said that during the past four years, three months and 10 days, an average of one new Lions club per day has been added to the rolls of Lions International. Over 2,6O0 local clubs. with a to- tai membership of more than 81,- 900, are now in existence. He termed the organization "the fast est growing club of its kind in the world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-19

Mrs Ogden W. White of New Haven was elected honorary state regent of the Connecticut society of the Daughters of the American Colonists at the annual business meeting held Tuesday at the Hart ford Golf Club. The following 0f- ficers were elected: Regent, Mrs Grace H. Brosseau of Greenwich, past president of the national s0- ciety, ID. A. R.; second vice-presi- dent, Miss Bertha Perry of Leba- non; registrar, Miss Alice Gay of Hartford; directors for two years, Miss Phoebe Blakeslee of New ffa- ven and Mrs Charles Newton of Hartford. The following were present and gave short addresses; Mrs George Maynard Minor of Waterford, past president general of the national D. A. R.; Mrs John Laidlaw Buel of Ldtchfleld, presi- dent Of the National Society, Daughters of the American Col ist; Mrs Clarence Jenny, honor ary president of the Daughters and Founders Of 1912, and Mrs Dyrne of Hartford, president of the National Colony of New Eng w OIicns 4nH6 w AlttGf bIlc Ic- tiring president, was presented a large bouquet of chrysanthemums.
 Mrs Joseph A. Guglielmetty of Bristol terrace entertained at personal shower recently in conl- pliment to her sister, Miss Lenore Rimke of Oakville who is to be married Thanksgiving day to An thony Petrokaitis, also of Oakville. Bridge and pinochle were played during the evening. Those attend ing included Misses Mabel Rimkie. Beatrice Rimkie, Lee Dobkins, Theresa Gotta, Edith Guglielmetty, Sue Klish, Mrs Emma Rock, Mrs W. J. Stasoitis, Mrs John Weisney, Mrs Joseph Rimkie, Mrs Edgar LaRiviere, Mrs Michael Casey, Mrs Theresa Travers, of Naugatuck, Mrs Michael Rimkie of Meriden, Mrs John Cahill, and Mrs Frank Byers of Meriden; Mrs Mary Man gfni, Mrs Charles Trvers, of Nau- gatuck and Miss Margaret Mere dith of Torrington.