Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 279, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 April 1922 — Page 4

JuMana Sailu aimrs JfDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. - . Dally Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street Telephone—MA in 3500. MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. New York. Boston, Payne, Burns & Smith. Inc. Advertising offices Chicago. Detroit. St. Louis. G. Logan Payne Cos. ONE THOUSAND painters are on strike in Chicago. Not flappers, however. JUDGING from alibis of the operators and miners, the coal strike just happened. THE IRISH Free State at least might take a recess until the miners’ strike is settled. THE CRIME epidemic should be remedied, but Shank doubts the efficacy of the rest cure. WHEN ONE considers the galosh mode, one shudders at the thought of the one-cylinder bathing suit. A REFORMER declares tbe flapper will be the cause of the next s>ar Persumably it will be fought with lipsticks and powder puffs. MR. BEVERIDGE’S indorsement by John G. Brown, president of the Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations, shows that the agricultural leader was not impressed by Senator New’s efforts to befriend the farmer by raising the tariff on airplanes. De Valera and Ireland The activity of the Irish republican army, incited by the fiery speeches of the impassioned De Valera, is rapidly crystallizing a strong friendship throughout the world for Arthur Griffith and Michael Collins, who are sincerely endeavoring to effect a lasting peace in the island. The developments in Ireland since the treaty was drawn with Great Britain give rise to the belief that De Valera has subordinated the deeper interests of his country in his great anxiety to defend his own position. De Valera no longer occupies the place he once held in the eyes of the world nor does he command the esteem and love of his countrvmen that as a will-o’-the-wisp “president of the Irish republic” he once held. He was a party to the sending of delegates to the London conference with the explicit understanding that a republic would not be discussed. Then, when the treaty was signed, he said it must be approved by the Dail to be valid and when it was ratified he bolted the rule of the majority. Now while seeking to undermine the provisional government of the Free' State, he is breeding civil war, and by virtue of his former position as commander-in-chief of the Republican army he is being followed by a lot of adventurous spirits who seemingly would not be averse to seeing Ireland bathed in the blood of internecine warfare. The border strife that raged between the hotheads of both the Free State and Ulster has been adjusted through the broad-minded ministra, tions of Collins, Griffith and Craig, thus removing the last outside obstacle to the launching of the new Irish ship of state. Jr Yet over this temporary calm and peace stands the foreboding spectacle of De Valera and the rebellious Republican army. A gigantic problem faces the Irish leaders, but an anxious world hopes they will be successfuL

The Democratic Lethargy Dan W. Simms, candidate for the Democratic nomination for United States Senator, has correcly summed up the Democratic situation in Indiana when he says “A spirit of lethargy weighs upon the heart of the average Democratic voter * * * But if his inertia can be overcome and the spirit of real democracy can be awakened and aroused. It will be, as it has ever been when aroused and determined, absolutely invincible. Mr. Simms in these words has shown the absolutely necessity for a cohesive party organization in Indiana, the need of which must be apparent to all Democrats who sincerely believe their party ideals are better adapted to public service than those of the opposition. The candidate bespeaks what is in the mind of the ordinary' voter when he calls attention to “the action of the congressional delegation, which, while supporting a policy that has humiliated the Nation in the eyes of the world, has also destroyed his markets and crippled, indeed if it has not destroyed, his power to get on in the world. Mr. Simms, like his opponents, Mr. Ralston and Mr. Shively, is engaged in a friendly contest for the honor of seeking a seat in the United States Senate. All three are concerned, not alone as candidates, but as leading Democrats, in having a strong party organization evolved, and they bear equal responsibility, by virtue of their positions, in seeing that this is achieved. * It would be unfortunate indeed to see the Democratic campaign, which and on such a high plane, degenerate into the type of contest the contenders are -waging, it is to lit- hoped that refers,ices to at best will oniy concern candidates for State office will find rivalry for so important a place a- th* United States Senate.

NenGa the Buck the buck ' has lately, more become a common business and personal life. Formerly It was a poker means YOU DO IT. At the present moment the pnlitiis being passed around so fast It is hard to catch up with it. MSaSjSbiial prohibition organization with an appropriation of s9,o<nj,o<iO trying to pass the buck on the enforcement of the booze laws on SjMrQEt•.at es, counties and cities so as to get rid of the responsibility glajfen ,3 the liquor interests. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, who is Ja®DjFble for the appointment of the men who enforce the laws, was in and brewery business and has no sympathy with the laws. saESHw the State officials .whose business is to stop this illicit traffic pass the buck to us?” And so do the cities and towns. Reducking e the back pay bill, miscalled ‘‘bonus legislation” for the soldiers, use at Washington has passed a bill but is really passing the buck Senate, where the Senate will put it up to the President, -who does come up for election for over two years, while more than half the Senate, and all the House members are up for re-election before the President, I am reminded of the true story of a poor Irishman and his wife living near my place in Dakota. They were old, children all married an.l gone. They lived alone twenty-five miles from the nearest doctor. It was 40 degrees below' zero and in the days before automobiles. Bridget was very sick. Pat left her in the lonely claim shanty and went to Webster for the doctor. The doctor drove out with him through the blizzard. Bridget was nearly dea<f when they got to the shanty. The doctor knew she had only a short time to live. He didn't like to break the news to the lonely, heart-broken man that would be left. He knew how poor they were and that to go to Florida or California would be impossible, but he suggested just the same that Bridget must go to a warmer climate. Poor Pat went outside. The doctor waited and then followed. There stood Pat -with the ax. He handed the ax to the doctor and said: “Y'ou hit her, I hain t got the heart.” So with the “bonus bill” the House says to the Senate. “You hit her,” and the Senate says to the President, “We hain't got the heart,” So through passing the buck nothing of real benefit will come to the men who served their country for a dollar a day while those at home received from $5 to $lO. Take it In business, the owners of the coal mines who have been pulling down so much profit that their only anxiety is how they can avoid income taxes, are passing the buck on the coming coal strike on to the men who work underneath the ground and, although the wages are high, get so few days work a week that it is hard to earn a decent living. The owners of the railroads are “passing the buck” for the high rate3 on to their employes—claiming they earn too much money, while the employes pass it back and claim that the doubled frieght and passenger rates increase the cost of living so much that they can’t work for less, and demand a fair divide. The president of the Harvester Machinery Trust and Grand Opera Angel passed the buck to the farmers so long that the country quit buying machinery and the trust withdrew its support to grand opera. His daughter passed the buck to her billionaire grandfather, John D., as to whether she could marry the Swiss livery keeper. The “buck” was worth 50 cents and has not been on.—W. D. Boyce, in ihe Saturday Blade. • *

DUSTING OFF DICKENS FOR SCREEN IS NO EASY TASK Illinois Beauty Seen in Movie—Valentino on View Again in ‘Lettif Cast

Some Job it is to adapt a story of Charles Dickens to the screen. Dickens had the habit of introducing many characters in his stories and often when he had a reader fairly well acquainted with a dozen or more characters, be suddenly introduced a couple more squads of characters. This condition makes It a difficult task to screen in an Intelligent manner any of his stories with the exception of “Oliver Twist,” which Is known to all people. The latest Dickens’ story to be filmed Is “Our Mutual Friend" and in getting the story ready for the screen the director must have struck many problems because of the confusing status of the principal character as well as the influences of many other characters upon the central figure of the story. Producers who seek to give the screen the “better things’’ need support and encouragement. “Our Mutual Friend” opened a w<ek's engagement yesterday at the Alhambra with the indorsement of the Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays. That Indorsement may or may not make the engagement financially successful. Those who will obtain pleasure from this movie are those who enjoy seeing unfolded a character costume story. Appreciation of this movie will be determined by one's personal like or dislike of the stories of Charles Dickens. The trick of Dickens suddenly introducing additional characters at times votnolcteiv mined the continuity of tbe movie version of “Our Mutual Friend Al times. 1 found it nearly impossible to follow the story because of the Sudden introduction of additional characters. The saving grace of the movie is the splendid character portrayals. Careful •attention has been given to the' settings and costumes, but I fear it will be mystery to those who arc not acquainted with the story. lam not blaming this destruction of the continuity upon the movie producer as much us upon the author’s habit of suddenly introducing strange characters. I enjoyed the character work done by the men playing the parts of Boffin, Silas Wegg and Mr. Venus, the skeleton maker. The producer has caught splendidly the strange weirdness of Dickens, but I doubt if “Our Mutual Friend” will ever become one of the “best sellers" on the screen even with the approval of the Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays. Some of the most worthy screen productions have “starved to death" in Indianapolis. Now we shall see if the indorsers can arouse sufficient Interest in Dickens to put this movie over to profitable business. The subtitles for tie most part are taken from Dickens' story. I believe that a sincere attempt has been made in

I Ye TOVVNE GOSSIP Convright, 1922, by Star Company. , By K. C. B Dear K. C. B.—l don’t know why I read your column, but I do, and quite often it helps me, but 1 do wish, you would occasionally write of some of the Important things that are going on about us—treaties and soldier bonuses and such subjects. Are you Interested in these bigger things or Just In sailing boats with children? lIAItitY K. MY DEAR Harry. • • • WHEN I get through. • • • WITH MY daily paper. • • • AND ALL the columns. AND EDITORIALS. • • • AND INTERVIEWS. AIIOCT TIIE bonus. • • AND FOREIGN treaties. • • • AND THINGS like that. I HAVEN’T the heart. • • • TO ASK anyone. • • TO READ anything. • • THAT I aright write. ON ANY of them. • + • ANI) SO I up. • • • AND GO on out. * * • AND LOOK for something. OF GREATER iinpr rt. • * • AND I find a kid. • • * AND WHATEVER we do. WHETHER SAILING boats * • • OR PLAYING hop scotch * • • IT DOESN’T matter. • • • FOB IT pleases him. • • ♦ AND PLEASES me. ♦ + • AND I'VE a feeling * • • IF YOU and I. • • • AND ALL the men. • • • IN THIS little old world. WOULD GIVE more heed. * • • TO THE Uttlo boys. AND WOULD realize. • • * TFIAT IT is in them. • • WHERE LIgS the hope. OF A better world. * * • THAT. MAYIJE then. • • • WE’D SPEND less time. IN PILING up wood. • • FOR THEM to chop. • • • WHEN THEIR dnj comes. • • * AND A little more time. * • * IN TRAINING them. * * * TO CHOP the wood. IF YOU get what I mean. ... I THANK you.

BRINGING UP FATHER.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES.

NOW AT HOME

;,•••• "wyisr.w.c S- - uuuu L MONTE HLUE. Appearing In person at Loew's State this week is Monte Blue, an Indianapolis screen actor, who has made a name for himself on th t . screen. He is telling home folk about the movies this week. Also appearing at Loew's tills week is Miss Tove Danor, an artist model for magazine covers drawn by Harrison Fisher. “Our Mutual Friend” to give the screen worthy entertainment, but It is my opinion that the story is not suitable movie material. . "Our Mutual Friend" remains on view all week as the feature offering ut the Alhambra.—W. D. 11. CONCERNING “FOOTFALLS.” "Footfalls” might have been one of the. pictures of the year, but William Fox permitted his director to become a realistic before the picture was over. Although “Footfalls” will hold your interest from the very beginning, you are shocked by several scenes which are grewsomo and entirely unnecessary. If the director had indicated the grewsomeness of the death of Alec Campbell as well as he did the murder of Tommy Scudder, the screen would have had in “Footfalls" a master mystery story. The first half of the movie showing the small town love affair of Tommy Sccdder, the son of a blind shoe cobbler, and I’eggy Hawthorne Is so naturally done and so well acted that I had the feeling that Mr. Fox might have another “Over the llill" in “Footfalls,” but the director spoiled the pudding by poorly handling two scenes near the close of the picture. And what a boy that Torn Douglas Is as Tommy Scudder! I do not recall ever seeing this chap before, but he is a wonder and If properly handled he has a fair chance of becoming another Charlie Uny or a Ktohard Bnrthelmeas. Tom Douglas reflects youth. He loves Just a Juvenile male flapper would love, lie loves all over. Oh, what a case he had on Peggy. The boy couldn’t ent and he couldn't sleep. He was In love. Then Alec Campbell, a city feller, takes hls guitar nnd plays on Peggy’s front porch. Then Tommy goes wild. I think half “f the pleasure In seeing ■‘Fpo.ffalls” la not to know the story. It is well to know that Tyrone Power, n splendid actor of much experience, plays the role of the blind cobbler who bv hearing footfalls Is able to discover the murderer of his son. (I nearly gave wav the store In that line, but couldn't help it.) There ore some unusually clever photographic innovations in “Footfalls'' such ns the birthday cake turning Into life, and the photographing of the footfalls of the people in the onst The east Is as follows: Tllnun Scudder Tyrone Power Tommy tills .son) Tom Douglas Peggy Hawthorne Estelle Taylor Alec Campbell Gladden .Tames With two eliminations. “Footfalls" would rank ns one of the most tutor sting mystery movies on the screen today. At Loew's State all week.—W. I H. -I- -!- -IVALENTINO LOOKS NIFTY EVEN IN KOIGP. CLOTHES. Rodolf Valentino, who at tho present time is the “rage” on tho screen, looks as nifty in rough attire as he does in even'ng clothes In “Moran of tho enitno wears the ’ fggjtv '' s ‘•nventional attire •’! a care-froe bos' jjfF ~y it.v man In the boginning of the pic- , £ time, tut as events ,-W yl transpire ho is A ' ' ; f reed to wear the - f rough attire of i'.fT a seaman oil a Mr. -1 al- k „ nOWn on ° the screen os a stun entino. uing dresser, discards her line gowns in this movie. Sue even wears bobbed hair and at times is attired as a boy. This movie has been reviewed at length previously and it Is not necessary to repent the story at this time. We have -declared this movie to be corking good

entertainment and out of the beaten path. There is plenty of dramatic and rnelodramaic action in this movie. “Moran of tbe Lady Letty” is on view all week at Mister Smith’s.—W. D. H. -I- -!- -ICONTKST BEAUTY APPEARS IN ISIS MOVIE “Shadows of Conscience,” the current photoplay at the Isis, has for its background the West ns we know it through the movies. The rugged mountain scenery, the bllzzurds. the log cabins, tho I rough dance hall and the peaceful ranch j with its cowboys, are all present in this ! movie. 1 The story concerns a man known ns I Jim Logan, who is lured to the West in I search of his sister. When he reuchcs i her he finds out that she has been a victim of a false marriage. During a quarrel j tho sister is fatally shot by the man wbo is supposed to be her husband. 1 his I man, also the owner of a dunce hall and I some mining property has caused the death of u partner, who left a small daughter. 1 Jim Logan is accused of the murder I of his own sister and of the littlo girl's | father. Having no alibi, he leaves dur- ! lng a heavy snow storm, taking the little | girl with him. He becomes greatly nt- | tached to her. She calls him father. ! After tor. years he is comfortably lo- ! catod on a peaceful ranch, admired nnd I respected by all. Os course the man who ! accused Jim of murder suddenly turns i up, Jim Logan’s cleverness so affects the ] conscience of tho real murderer that he confesses. I Gertrude Olmstead, who won a beauty ' contest, is the featured player, but has little to do. ; Tho bill also includes “The Leather • Pushers," a movie which will uppeal to | the men who enjoy prize fights. At tho Isis all week. -I- -I- -I----i PAGE A STORY ; FOR CHARLES KAY. ! You chase me. I I ehnse you. I That seems to be the theme of “Gas, ' Oil, Water,” which is the latest Charlie Ray movie. Everybody chases everybody else in | this movie. One crowd lias a certain set lof signals and the other bunch has a different assortffj. nothing as in ''Gas. Oil, Water." Aft- r I' ■ wB reel after reel of jjg . .is Charles Ray the tanks of automobiles. Ho and his gang of men are | after a crowd of men who are violating j the neutrality laws Tho movie director | never lets you in on just what the | violation is. That makes the ending of j the picture as foolish as the mysterious ' signaling and letter dropping episodes, i Movie producers must be hnrd up for ; stories when they screen such things 'ns "Gas, Oil, Water.” It's too had that ! Charlie Ray had to be saddled with this j story. If the story had any point to it, j things wouldn't be so bad, but for the i life of me, 1 couldn't find any reason or j sense to all the goings on. Maybe you have a batter vision thun I have, but I fail to see a redeeming point to “Gas, Oil. Water." Thut's my opinion of this picture. You are entitled to your own. In addition to the Ituy picture at the : Circle this week, the Mil includes Buster Keaton In a comedy, "The Paleface.” I found the music highly enjoyable. The orchestra Is playing selections from the Music Box Itevue. It Is tuneful nnd pleasing. Tom Waternll, baritone, sings two enjoyable numbers. At the Circle al! week.—W. D. 11. -!- SEOONl) WEEK FOB “TURN TO THE RIGHT.” Ma Bascnm In a movie version of "Turn to the Right," now in the second week of Its engagement at the Ohio, is one of those sweet old\mm ' wh ” bellow.* that ina' giiu)" her bell g Lydia Knott. H kitchen. The movie version follows closely tho stage version with the exception of tho beginning ns Joe’s experience us a race track gambler is presented in the movie version and not in the stage version. The comedy scenes have been well handled. The photography is a delight, it Is a Metro picture. At the Ohio all week.—W. D. H. -|- -|. -|. ON THE STAGE.' Harry Watson. Jr. Is the hendltno attrnetlon ai it. F. Keith’s this week. “Polly’s Pearls," a girl act. is the chief offering at tho Lyric this week. “Peeka-aBoo,” a Columbia Wheel show. Is on view this week at the Park. Tho Tokio Girls in “The Charming Widow,” is the current offering at tbe lUnlto. On Thursday night, William Hodge in “Dog Love" opens a three-day engage- 1 nient at the Murat. Clovers Married 54 Years Ago Sunday NORLESVILLK, Ind., April 3.—Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Clover, Sunday celebrated the fifty-fourth anniversary of their marriage. Except for two years they have spent the entire period in this city. They are tho parents of eight children, all of whom are living.

Making Condenser and Detector DAILY RADIO FEATURES

Duncan Tells How to Build ‘Heart’ of Radio Set. Director, Radio Institute of America. Making a fixed condenser for a radio receiving set is easy. The one that will work best with tho loose coupler described Saturday is constructed of twelve sheets of tinfoil, three by four Inches, and thirteen sheets of paraffined paper, three and three-fourth by four and threefourths inches. Sturtlug with a sheet of the latter alternate tinfoil and paraffine until there are six layers of each. Connect these pieces in parallel by moans of a very fine wire, brought around the paper. Make sure that you do not puncture the paper. Then take the other six bits of tinfoil, duly separated by the paraffined paper, and repeat the parallel connection. i’lace one packet on the other. Draw a fine wire from the botton of tho lower one and another from the top Ii <i±>— '■ 3n aS 6 V DIAGRAM OF THE CRYSTAL DETECTOR. of the upper. Then tightly compress the two packets between two small boards with the lead from each extending out far euough for connection purposes. ANOTHER TYPE. Another and simpler, but not quite as durable, fixed condenser may be made by taking two pieces of tinfoil, two by four inches, and three pieces of paraffined paper, three by five and one-half inches. Gay out alternately. Run a fine wire from each piece of tinfoil and then tightly roll the packet, taking care not to puncture the paper—for that would short circuit the condenser. Since it is so simple to construct this part of the radio receiving set, the amateur should experiment with several f ’ln-se—of different sizes. It Is good training. . The next stop irt making your radio outfit Is construction of the detector. This is the heart of the radio set. Any handy amateur can make a good crystal one without much trouble and with little expense. WATCH THE DIAGRA M. The easiest way is to work from the diagram: No. 1 is the main base of very hard, well seasoned wood. 2x4xl Inches. No. 2 is rhe crystal or galena holder. It Is a little cup about three-fourths of • n Inch in diameter supported on a brass upright about two jtiches high. This support goes through the base anil should be threaded to permit securing by a nut. The cup is soldered to the upright. No. 3 Is a round brass rod, 2V6 inches long by 3 It) of an inch in diameter. No. 4 is a piece of very line wire

Unusual Folk BRIDGEPORT, Okla., April 3.—The ! contest is getting hot i Nfot so b ug ago Postmistress Aurand in u littlo Peuasylvaria town was spoken '" swisma" l of ns the youngest postmistress In the United States. She's , YSgh Now along comes Gladys M. Bruce, Jr? i V fcjjF postmistress here. V She says the postmistress of Mis* Mnnx surveys. She sorts mall, sells stamps and assigns the rural carriers to their routes. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY And ye shall be witnesses onto me both in Jerusalem, and in Judea, and in SmtmgSa, and unto tho uttermost parts of tho earth. —Acts l:fi. Born about 380, St. Patrick’s training was Christian. Seized in a raid about 405, he was for six years a slave In Ireland. Escaped to the continent, he was for some years an inmate of the monastery of Lerins, off tho southern coast of Franco. In 432 he was ordained a missionary bishop, and began the work in Ireland which ended with hts death In 401. Few facts survive; but of his zeal there can be no question, and as little of his abilities as an organizer under whom tho hitherto scattered Christianity of Ireland was systematized and made great advance. —Walker's Church History. Candidate Desires Revision of Taxes The revision of taxes downward must come, Luke W. Duffey, candidate for the Republican nomination for Stnte Representative from Marion County, declared today. Mr. Duffey expresses bis belief that tho valuation of real estate should be lowered In order to reduce the bonded indebtedness of governmental units. He also says he is in favor of more good roads legislation. Mr. Duffey was formerly a member of the Indiana Sonata and is Joint author of the highway commission law.

By GEORGE McMANTTS.

TONIGHT’S PROGRAM

INDIANAPOLIS STATION WLK — 9:30 p. m., weather report. INDIANAPOLIS STATION WOH—--8:30 p. in., musical program. Mrs. Noble C. Ililgenberg, soprano; Elmer Steffen, barytone: Mrs. Christine Wagoner Roush, violinist; Mrs. Fred Crosstreet and Miss Bernice Wagoner, pianist. The orchestra selections will be announced later. CINCINNATI STATION W.MH 8:15 p. m., Baldwin piano concert; Helen Kessing, soprano; Luthev J. Davis, pianist. CHICAGO STATION KYW—--6:30 p. m., news, final market and financial report. 7:30 p. m., children’s bedtime story. 8:00 p. m., musical program. 9:00 p. m., news and reports. SCHENECTADY (N. Y.) STATION WGY (eastern time) — 7:00 p. m„ market quotations supplied by New York State department of farms and markets, and weather reports. DETROIT (MICH.) STATION WWJ—--7:00-8.30 p. m., regular musical program. SPRINGFIELD (MASS.) STATION WBZ (eastern time) 7:30 p. in., bedtime story. 7:45 p. in., special business review, written by Stuart P. West. 8:00 p. m., musical program. PITTSBURGH STATION KDKA, (eastern time) — 8:00 p. m., “Pittsburgh and Its Scientific Importance,” by Dr. E. R. Weidleln. University of Pittsburgh. 8:00 p. m.i “Engineering and Happiness,” by Dr. F. Paul Anderson, dean of engineering, University of Kentucky. 8:30 p. m., vocal and instrumental selections by Chester Humphreys, Clara Good, Jessie Wise Greeuewald aud Earl B. Collins. 9:00-9:05 p. m., news (United Press). 9:05 p. m., music. 9:55 p. m., Arlington time signals. NEWARK (N. J.) STATION WJZ (eastern time) — 7:00 p. m., “Man in the Moon” stories for children. 7:80 to 7:45 p. m., Brooklyn Chapter Red Cross. 8:00 to 9:30 p. m., concert bv the New York Mail, under the direction of Mr. Isaacson. 9:30 to 10:30 p. in., Solos by Miss Shirley Spaulding, bail joist. 9:52 p. m., Arlington time signals. soldered to tbe brass rod. No. 5 Is the binding posts where the circuit connections are made. No. 6 is a very large binding post drilled so as to permit the easy movement of the brass red—No. 3. ! No. 7ls a hard rubber knob fitted on : tho brass rod. i No. 8 represents the screws on the i binding posts and detector stand. These should be countersunk so the base will rest flat. j Little grooves should be cut on the I bottom of the base for the wires running from post to post, as Indicated by the dotted litre in the diagram. | No. 9 is a screw fitted in No. 6 so that when a sensitive spot is found on the detector it may be kept by tightening the screw on the brass rod. To mount the galena or crystal in the | cup, do not use plain solder, for the heat would ruin the mineral. Mix quicksilver or mercury with tinfoil or a very soft solder to a paste. Then mount the galena or attach a small clasp Inside the cup which will firmly grasp and hold tho crystal, i Tho detector is then finished.

Taking Collection for Russ Children BLOOMINGTON, Ind., April 3. Churches of this city Sunday took a collection for the relief of the children of Russia. The drive continues through the week. The committee in charge includes the Rev. C. H. Taylor, pastor of the First M. E. Church, chairman; Prof. Amos Hershey of Indiana University, Mrs. Anna Schram, local secretary of the lied Cross; Prof. Sombower, dean of meu at Indiana University; Dr. C. W. Harris, student pastor of Indiana University; the liev. WlliTam Burrows, rector of the Episcopal Church, and Dr. B. D. Myers, assistant dean of the school of medicine at Indiana University. Attica Citizens in Group of Radio Fans ATTICA, Ind.. April B.—Charles W. Zelgler, a member of the Indiana State Highwny commission and Mayor Will Reed of Attica are the latest radio fans in this community. They have installed a receiving outfit in Mr. Reed's office where every evening they enjoy the experience of hearing long distance messages. FROCKS ARE LONGER. NICE, April B.—The chief change In fashion noted at the opening of the Nice races, attended by many notable women, t was the increased length of frocks. ORANGE BUYERS STRIKE. BRUSSELS, April 3.—A customers’ ■‘strike” against the high price of oranges resulted in Its belug reduced 60 per cent. BANQUET FEES TO TOOK. BIRMINGHAM, England, April 3. Tbe local Chamber of Commerce has abandoned its annual banquet and the money usually paid by its members will be distributed among the poor." QUEEN HELPS TOOK. MADRID, April 3.—Queen Victoria of Spain spends many hours in the poorer districts attempting to relieve distress among deserving families. DANCES TO DEATH. AXMINSTER, England, April 3. Dancing a sailor's hornpipe on the edge of a cliff near here, John Cleron slipped and fell 300 feet onto the rocks below. HERO SENT TO PRISON. LANCASTER, England, April L William T. Dudley, praised for con- ' splcOious gallantry in the war, has been sent to prison for defrauding farmers.

APRIL 3,11122.

BY R. C. KENNAN. I Many radio fans are under the imj presslon that good work can not be Idone with crystal receiving sets. Let us suggest a careful study of this cheap and simple method of receiving. Patience Is the chief factor and any radio J student, who does not possess, that j quality is seriously handicapped with i any type of a receiver, either bulb or j crystal type. We have reliable reports from exj perlmentors that they have heard con- ' certs very clearly, from Detroit, Pitts- ' burg and Chicago, on crystal sets. It is readily conceded that music comes through much clearer on crystal sets, but the difficulty of keeping the crystal detector in adjustment and the patience required for readjustment, seem to be the outstanding difficulties. If the radio fan has the patience, let us suggest that a careful study be made of the antennae. Be sure that it is about ten i or fifteen feet above surrounding buildings. Your antennae should be about eighty feet long, either two or four fire construction on six or eight post spreaders. Each wire should have a four inch insulator, at ench end, and a six inch glazed porcelain insulator should be used between the spreader and the supporting pole, or structure. The lead in should be taken off of the end nearest the receiving set, and should be the same size as the aerial wires. It Is well to bring each antennae wire to the lightning switch. B' sure that your lead-in- Is thororghly insulated from all projecting i ages and the like. Make the lead from the lightning switch to your receiving set as large as convenient. No. 6 or 8 1 flexible insulated cable is recommended. } Remember, you cannot expect good results from a poorly constructed antenna. Solder all joints for mechanical and electrical strength. Make your ground lead, from your set to the water pipe, or ground, of No. 0 or No. 8 flexible stranded insulated cable and be sure to use a ground clamp to fasten the wire, very securely, to the ground pipe. lour antennae system is no stronger than its weakest point. For concert work a small loose coupler with a primary about two and a half Inches in diameter and three inches in length or a vario coupler as listed by many concerns could be used. Be careful to avoid all large couplers for short wave reception. If you want to receive long wave length spark stations, we would suggest the use of a separate coupler of larger dimensions. One method of connection, successfully used, is to connect one end of your coupler secondary to one side of the crystal detector. The other side of your coupler secondary is connected to your telephone receivers. The remaining terminal of the detector should be connected to the remaining ter, mlnal of the telephone receivers. A small condenser, preferably a seven-plate varij aide condenser, should be shunted across , the telephone receiver terminals. Remember, a crystal detector is not extremely efficient. Every effort should be made to keep the efficiency of the balance of the equipment to the highest point. Variable condensers will be an/ invaluable aid for sharp tuning aud should be used wherever possible. With a pair of good receivers and a buzzer tester to keep the detector in good adjtistment, we believe the results obtained will be surprising. The cost of the abovrf equipment is comparatively low. Thii parts are readily obtainable at radio! supply stores. It is very probable {hat so' oral crystals will have to be secure a very sensitive one. Be Igflß sure that all connections are made. Be patient in your j’jst’iv-nts and your efforts will warded.

PUSS IN BOOTS, JR. By DAVID CORY. "There was an old woman of Norwlc Who lived upon nothing but porridge Parading the town I She turned cloak into gown. M This thrifty old woman of Norwich “I have a fine little cloak for said to Puss Junior. ‘‘Ah, but I need of one, my good woman.” 3a| old woman who was so thrifty sn again: “You have not seen the ell 'Twas made years ago for a fine catal when he came to try it on alas! too small. Therefore I would sell to you for a price.” “It may have been my father,” thou Puss. "Was he Seneschal to my L< of t’arabas, this cat of whom you speal “The very same," replied the t woman. J "Then I will look at your cloak,” M Puss. It was a very beautiful onl velvet and lined with silk. And the 9 ■was a bright scarlet, with silver 1 gold. M It Is needles* to say he bought it. 9 very fact that it had been made foil father, although never worn by ■ was enough for Puss Junior. certainly became him. Moreover. itH away the homesick feeling whlclH little traveler had felt for some “Heigh-ho I" he cried, as he set out on bis Journey of And just then a farmer came Gm up on his gray mare, bumpty-brKfl bump. This time he had left his t :EM ter behind him. so rosy and cause the last time the old had broken a leg. 39* “Well. well, well!” cried the f.-Hj “I'm glad to meet you again, myl Sir Cat. I've not forgotten the CTJ you once did me.” |sß| "Then do me one now," cried H “Let me ride behind yon to the “Willingly I Jump up!’’ and the gave Puss a helping hand.— 1922. To Be Continued. nU CHURCH FOE CUTS ROPEsH ONGAR, England, April 3. to destroy t?,e Bovinger Church services there censed having nored. the man who made the t fißy eut all six of the bell ropes so th.FS gregation could not be called < r rcfi ship. Si||

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