Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 258, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 March 1925 — Page 4

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Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.-—Mark 9:24. Faith builds a bridge from this worid to the next.—Dr. Young. ' ; POLICE AND POLITICS "T" NOTHER shakeup in the police department is on the A| books. Some policemen are not “right” politically, Mayor Shank declares, and therefore they must go. ' Are they efficient policemen 1 Mayor Shank doesn’t seem to know or care. They are not “right” politically. That is sufficient reason to him. • s, • ■ But the city of Indianlap oils, which as a whole doesn’t care a r ap how the policemen vote or intend to vote, must suffer. The other day there occurred a fight in police headquarters, [t was the sort of affair that, happening anywhere else, would lave resulted in a police emergency call and the jailing of perons who appeared to be guilty. But the city administration apparently is doing, nothing ibout it. The police, the next time they are called on to stop a .”ang fight could no more than expect that the perpetrators vuuld point to their own department as an example which itizens should follow. If policemen do not respect the law who, in the name of common sense, could be expected to? But this sort of thing has been the history of political police departments in Indianapolis under both Democratic and Republican administrations for years. It has not been so many years since a number of policemen, some of them now ranking high in the present administration, were sentenced to jail by the Federal Court. ■ Now the board of safety is reducing some of the men who were in the fight. But they are not reducing the man who started the fight, the only man apparently responsible for the brawl. He is to retain his present position. Perhaps the board of safety is going on the theory that men who were not better able to give an account of themselves should not be policfemen. But under a political administration this is not even a plausible reason. Mayor Shank fra akly gave the real reason when he said the men being reduced are not “right” politically. It is high time for a cnange in city government that would make this sort of thing impossible. It is high time the affairs of the city were put on a business basis and the police department taken out of politics. Under the city mknager form of government no question could be raised as to whether a policeman is “right” politically. Politics wouldn’t count.

SEETHING EUROPE |W|AD Europe is again galloping into an impasse out of which it can exit only through another war. England, France, Germany, Poland and Russia are the principal actors, but other countries of the Old World are vitally interested, for*' this simple reason that the very lives of some of ; Jiem are at st^ke*. __ * i France and Germany are at daggers drawn over a dozen issues, economic, psychological and political. Poland fears anew dismemberment to appease Berlin. Russia frankly announces it is either recognition at the hands of Britain, or ultimate war. These are merely some of the phases of a disquieting situation. To find a Solution short of another world war, the League r,i 'Nations, in desperation, evolved what is known as the Geneva protocol. It provided that all nations should unite against any power that refused to arbitrate and wantonly forced a war on a neighbor. But the protocol was doomed from the start. In the first place, it called for compulsory arbitration which some did not want. In the second place, the Unitea States would not come in. In the third place, it meant that the nations of the world would band themselves to def 3nd frontiers as laid down by the Treaty of Versailles. And Great Britain would sign no such agreement. Ndr Germany. Nor Russia. Nor Austria. Nor Hungary. Germany, for example, insists upon a rectification of her eastern borders. She wants Upper Silesia and the Polish Corridor to the sea. She will enter no scheme to guarantee the peace of Europe which does not provide for this. If this is done, however, Poland will kick over the traces and already there is •anxiety lest she occupy the Free City of Danzig by force of arms. Incidentally, herein lies the chief difference between the German plan ip guarantee the peace of Europe and the Geneva procotol. The latter recognizes the status quo, leaving the frontiers between Germany and Poland, Russia and Rcumania, and so on, as they are and pledging all nations to defend them. The German plan calls for changes. ’ But to change frontiers would mean revision of the Treaty of Versailles. This France does not want. Nor does I.oumania, Serbia, Poland, Italy or Czechoslovakia—insofar, at as any change would be at their expense. Revision would also mean the ends of the Little Entente and a break between France, Poland, Roumania and possibly Czechoslovakia, all now virtually wards of France. I resident Coolidge hopes to call anothep disarmament conference soon. The British Foreign Secretary Austin Chamberlain is backing him. But it will take a bit of doing; as the English say, to reconcile hostile European powers to the point where such a ctnference can succeed, if called.

Ask The Times Tou gm set an anrwsr to anj que*tiooot fact or Information hj wrftinr fe.M3T.Ii 1 lnton, D. C ineloaina cent* In •tanjpa for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor ’iW ®* te nded research be undertaken. All other question* will receive a perKhal reply. Unsigned requests cannot 1 Ail letters are coullJenuai—Editor. 1 I§ It proper to oat the lettuce used in serving a aalad? It is considered quite proper, If •ne wishes to eat It. ...■■ t What le the flag used In the Navy aa the Rear Admiral's flag? A blue ground with two white stare. —— ' | When should one use the word I "further 1 * and when “farther"? [ These words are practically Idenl tlcal but there has been a tendency ■to restrict form of “farther" to I’xpreaalons hf’olvtog physical, die-. ■ tone*, as to tt *eaee, “He went ten.

miles farther than the others." The form “further" Is used to a flguratlwe sense to mean something to addition, or the future. Example, “He has no, further use for It" or ‘lTur ther notice will be given." How much does it cost to coin a silver dollar and a five dollar gold piece? The coinage is approximately two cents for a silver dollar and ten cents for a five dollar gold piece. What percent of the children of the United States between 10 and 15 years of age are at work? The total number of children of both sexes, ages 10 to 15 years, is' 1,614,260. Os these 166,865 are engaged in gainful occupations. r I . When and where was Viola Dang bom and is She married? ' I Bhe was bora in Brooklyn. N. Y., V un 28. 1898. She is the widow of John Collins and has cot remarried..

A Pancake Diet Will Not Cultivate An Appetite for *Parasite * Food

By WALTER D. HICKMAN A 1 MAIN St. diet of pancakes for breakfast will never produes a public that will ta.l for “Parasites.” In other words Cosmo Hamilton, In writing: “Parasites,” thought only of Broadway and ,not ot the great open spaces. ' 1, mean no disrespect for niyself and all the others who do live in

a world outside of the so-called Gay White Way. The so-called play-boy or young male companion for elderly married women who forget their husbands, does not flourish in a community where most people work for their llying. Hamilton has been successful in creating a gang of such characters and parading them in queer attire or

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upon the stage. Such stage stuff Is called ultra, but It Is only smart slapstick with the •'stick" wrapped up in delicately colored humor. “Parasites” deals with a current picture of the very idle rich who love to talk loosely ahd gamble under the protection of high society privilege. The central character is Joan Millett (Francine Larrimore), a society golddigger who digs within the law, but at that she Is a good girl, although she looks like a good bad woman. This is proved to every one's satisfaction in the third act when Langdon Porperoy, richer than he deserves, attempts *o prove his foolish theory that ah women can be purchased for a pot of gold. But Joan is a diplomat as well as a good "gal,” and In a btirst of fine and smart acting chases L&ngdon out of her room. I ran across some smart slang last night when I saw "Parasites.” It Is what Is known as smart fun, one wise-cracking remark and smart situation following another. It is a sort of a dress-suit parade fn the home of one of the very Idle rich. It Is a gay romp, a bit of lavender here and a little violet there. All of the characters detest the word “common.” Even Mrs. Clarence Drummond, a society woman, who, on arriving at 60 or over, attempts to make up like a flapper (wonderfully played by Theresa Maxwell Conover! and hires a lounge lizard (a man) to be her mental petting companion. But before the comedy Is over Mrs. Drummond finds out what a fake she has been and turns out to be the real grand sort of a wife that. she should have been the start. And here we have the smart artistry of Hamilton revealed In its tn{e sense. He, draws worthless characters, aa far as the everyday run goes, but with these society puppets he drives homo a lesson in an effective way. Even Joan accepts Pomeroy after a mental fencing battle. These mental fencing scenes are gorgeous fun and show what a finely chiseled actress Miss Larrimore really Is. Hereials • smart acting. She knows How lo mh!8<~& a common.' rev mark in artificial nicety. Here is a gifted woman who has real dramatic ability. It Is because of such gracious talents that such little smart trifles as "Parasites” get a hearing. Must call attention to the work of Austin Fairman as Eliot Phelps, the play boy of the drawing room where discontented married women assemble; Cecil Humphreys as L&ngdon Pomeroy, Ec w.vrd Fielding as Clarence Drummond and Gypsy O’Brien as Lady Nina Ct andos. The settings ore smart and the gowns of the 'tomen are beautiful creatiops. If you can frolic mentally with the ultra-gutter type that wears evening attire, you will have a jolly time seeing “Parasites.” It will harm no one, but you will get laughs at and from a strange lot of near people. It is full of the smartest kind of good acting. Miss Larrimore Is a great comedy artist. At the Murat today and Wednesday. , L *1- + SHOUT IT LOUDLY THAT ROY CUMMINGS IS IN TOWN Am going to yell this from the housetops—the best nut or ecoentrio comedian In the business Is Roy Cummings This is the man Who flashed to fame suddenly In one of the Shubert

revues several seasons ago. Cummings is ths man who gets all mixed up In the scenery and who dives headfirst into the orchestra pit. Nutty stuff? Tes, but the finest brand on the stage today. Here is athletlo ecisentrio work that has caused this man to be acclaimed an artist. There is real science and showmanship behind his every move. ‘ Cummings stopped the show

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when I was present. Recalled time and time again. Had to give a curtain talk. I am sure of this one thing—ls I didn’t go any place In the next four weeks, I sure would see Cummings and bis fjin partner, Irene Shaw, In “One Afternoon.” People like music, especially hart* and violin. Ward and Van dish It up to large doses In an eccentric way. The violinist wears athletic trousers; thty keep sliding down. But. It does get the laughs. When theyvgot down to real playing, they stopped the show. Kismet Sisters and a young ' lad display athletic skill. Roger Imhof and Marcelle Coieene have made "In a Pest Hoiise" & comedy classic. One of the verjr few vaudeville sketches that deserve to live. Great fun. Clark Morrell, a man with a real voice, sings his way to an easy success. He has personality and a fine voice. The Plckfords Introduce acrobatic and balancing stunts In “Fun In p. Restaurant.” There Is a riddle. I have never tolved—the reason for the vogue of Miss Patrlcoia., She didnjit create-an applause riot last ydp, but she

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Stage Verdict , "Parasites” —Ultra-varnlsb applied In a smart fashion to a certain group of the alleged idle rich. Smartly acted by Francine Larrimore and associates. At the Murat. Thurston-—Some big, new illusions and all the old favorites, i treat for the kids and an interesting entertainment for adults. At English’s ail week. Lyrio—Patton and Marks, in a classy revue, head a hill that Is, with one exception, very good entertainment. Palace—Miss / Bobby Brewster and company in a dance aot and the Morton Jewell company sta/wi out 'in this show, the rest of which Is made up of mediocre comedy acts. Keith’s—A comedy bill with a terrific wallop. Roy Cummings the comedy smash of a good bill.

seemed to get <sr share. Neither does her material or her methods Impress or Interest me. Classical dancing and the splendid technique of Shura Rulowa and Joseph Hahn art* to be found in “Dance Divertlaements. ’ The work of the two principals Is of such a high order that one forgets the assisting talent presented under the title of corps de ballet. Ae Keith's all week. -I- -I* + THURSTON RETURNS WITH A MIGHTY MAGIC SHOW It is mystery and fun week at English’s. Howard Thurston, magician, is making his annual visit to Indianapolis. Judging from the enthusiasm of the Juvenile section of the audience, thiß visit must rank In importance right along With the yearly coming of old Saint Nick, himself. There was certainly plenty ot fun for the kiddies last night. And plenty of entertainment for the grown-upy, too, for Thurston is the acknowledged leader In this art of "now you see it and now you don’t.” Most everyone seems to -enjoy being fooled once in a while and then guessing how it is done. The most pretentious of the illusions, & brand new one, is called “Beauty." In this number the master trickster maJes a full grown horse disappear with the same apparent ease with which he makes rabbits and other smalle. members of the animal family fade away during the performance. Other new illusions Include the one in which the lady floats lightly over the audience and then disappears; the elastic lady who ift apparently stretched to remarkable lengths and the human pin cushion. Old favorites were the aerial fishing, the card tricks, ths “Vampire." the girl and the lion episode, sawing through a woman, the spirit manifestations, the beautiful water fountain thing, the famous levitation and many others. Thurston’s showmanship is most impressive in this levitation scene. The way he leads his audience up to the climax and holds the.'r s.tentlon with such factors as Hindoo priests and Mohammedan chanters Is a marvelous tribute to his knowledge of people and His > v' n personality. I believe these are vie larger factors in Thurston’s ;.n----doubted success in his work. ' The kiddles got a big kick out of such experiment* as hypnotizing a goose and changing head? cir u rooster and duck. But they we.-e .n their seventh Heaven when they get to assist In proceedings'. One littleboy became a regular magician after Thurston made daddy piomlse to give him a half-dollar If he could do tho trick in question. A little girl earned a box of candy and a pair of tickets for the Saturday matinee and one boy became so that he attempted to pull a biUy goat out of his father's coat which had previously yielded a rabbit. Is it any wonder they look forward to seeing Thurston? At EngUsh’s all week. (By Observer). 4 .|. .|. PATTON AND MARKS MAKE A BIG HIT

Jack P&tton and Loretta Marks are seen at the Lyrlo this week In a revue act called “Our Home, Sweet Home.” This title* does not begin to do them justice. They might have called it the “Music Box” of vaudeville and not overdone It. This act gives the audience two very beautiful stage pictures, one involving a Chinese legend and the other the new home. Patton and Marks have a revue with gorgeous sets, an Idea behind It all, good song and dance numbers and a little comedy and that is about enough for any one vaudeville act. “Johnny's New Gar," Harry Langdon's sldt about the troubles of motoring, Is back again. There are still a lot of funny momenta In It. Monte and Lyons are Italian coiredlana who also sing and perform some fancy manipulations on stringed instruments. Helen Morettl sings the better class of popular songs and sings them well. * The Great Maurice opens the bill. Maurice is a'clever card manipulator. Wolgast and Girlie play Hawaiian Instruments. After begging for an encore the girl presented the hula In a way that la expected only to the sense. And the man added to It with some even disgusting actions of his own. This te t Is till out of plaoe. Harry Bordner and Bob Royer give the audience just what they prbmlse—“a combination of -thrills and laughter.” Avery funny pair of boys on a bouncing net.

A dews reel, comedies and a sportlight. showing the activities of the Culver cadets, are on the movie program. At the Lyric all week. (By Observer.) -V -I- -ITWO ACTS STAND OUT AT THE PALACE The first and last acts are about the whole show at the Palace tho first half of the week. Miss Boboie Brewster and company are seen in “A Dancing Honeymoon." It is a dance revue with scenery and some very gorgeous eostumes. McCormick. JjSwl Martin. & real dunetog team, this act a suc-

cess. Miss Brewster and her partner also chance<some and sing the necessary numbers. Morton Jewell and company in the opening turn give their audience a little of most everything. They sing, dance and Juggle and do them all well. Charles Rogers and company are present In a comedy act called “The. Iceman.” The eccentric Comedian gets the laughs. Armstrong and Smith furnish some diversion with their Idea of life before and after marriage. Burt and Lehman sing a little and talk a lot. The comedian of the team admits that “maybe the gags are too old." I guess he la right. "The Snob.” with John Gilbert, Norma Shearer and Conrad Nagjl, la the feature on the screen. At the Palace today and Wednesday. (By Observer.) -I- -I- + Other theaters today offer; “The Dixie Handicap” at the Apollo; “Learning to Love” at the Circle; "Salome of the Tenements” at the Ohio and “Let Her Buck” at the Isis. Rudolph Reuter, pianist, will appear In recital at the Masonlo Temple tonight. • James Stephens. Irish poet and novelist, arrived here today for his lecture tonight at Tydor Hall. He Is author of "The Demi-Gods,” “Here Are the Ladles,” "Irish Fairy Tales” anfl many others. The Roines Club, which is an horor society of Manual Training High School, will assist the Little Thratre Society at the performance of "Everyman," at St. Paul's Church tonight. This and last year’s officers will act as ushers. They are: Elvln Iverson, Edward Eickmann, Isldor Lovlnger, John Billingsley, Leon Hutton and Henry Brandt.

RIGHT HERE IN INDIANA * . By GAYLORD NELSON

IJMDIANA ART EXHIBITION | —,1111.* Hoosier Art Salon, an i I I exhibition of paintings by 1.-t artists (Who are present or form*. residents of Indiana, open..d In Chicago yesterday. Nearly 300 pictures by 132 artists—of whom forty are Indianapolis restdentr—are shown. Obviously this State raises something besides poets, politi-

clans and population. It produces painters in oils—as well as those whose tools are lipsticks and eyebrow pencils. To some, art means nothing. .The only painting that warms their souls is a good job of barn painting. The essential diff e r eyi c e be-

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tween a Corot and a carrot, in their estimation, is that the latter ca.i be eaten. * Perhaps painting is futile. Why spend clays and w ieke with palette and brush On the portrait of a decaying poplar tree or a decayed prominent citizen when a five-dol-lar kodak would record the features in the fraction of a second? But there is something more to art. Tt satisfies man’s innate craving 'for beauty. Its appeal is universal, knowing neither time nor geography. So, while it may not affect tax duplicates, the reformatory enrollment or other statistics proclaiming the State’s greatness, the Hoosier Art Salon is none the less & noteworthy event. It is another convincing proof that in Indiana com and culture go hand in hand. HUMILITY AND CHARACTER

ATLBERT J. BEVERIDGE, in addressing the American i___l Legion at Rushvllle yesterday, slapped intellectual arrogance and haughtiness In the face. "Humility is the best and most useful thing to character,” he declared. ( “When a man gets the obsession that he knows it all there Is no reasbnlng with him, no living with him.” Probably he Is right. A man arrayed in strident egotism and self-assertiveness quickly becomes a publlo nuisance like one who wears spats or ptherwlse flies off at a tangent But humility needn’t be carried to excess. / Doubtless those who have done the most lasting good have possessed kindness, generosity and tolerance of spirit The Intolerant boys with overweening ego, while they break into history’s headlines, are principally responsible for the mesa through whk.a the world has waded. But for quite some time the meek have been trying unsuccessfully to Inherit the earth. They are experiencing more or less delay In probating their estate. Perhaps because they mistake meekness for groveling self-abase-ment. , A man may possess ’humility without being a doormat for every one to walk upon. True humility does not Imply weakness of Intellect, but openmindedness, willingness to learn, and respect—ls not unstinted admiration—for the opinions of others. It thus becomes the foundation of lofty character. _ SURGICAL UNIT FOR CITY HOSPITAL OL SCHLOSS, preelfient of the board of health, recent- ■" ■ ly discussed with city councilman plans for a surgical unit at city hospital. He proposes erection of a four-story building, fully equipped, for h'andling operations. Undoubtedly present surgical faculties at the institution are Inadequate, aa they have not been

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increased for thirty-five years. There are only two operating rooms. Os the 400 patients in the hospital, 200 must have operations before discharge. Hospitals are material expressions of the finest instinct of human nature—the ddsire to help others, to relieve physical suffering. As hospitals multiply and expand civilization advances. The very fact that so few hospitals are self-supportlngj-and are maintained by public or private bounty—testifies how thoroughly the idea of service not profit predominates in their management. They are monuments to unselfishness. x Indianapolis may be proud of Its hospital facilities. Few cities can boast of a more notable group. But even 'these the Insufficient for the need. Demand for hospital facilities continually keeps a step £head of supply. If city hospital Is to render the community service Intended. It can not stand still. It must be enlarged with municipal growth and needs. Os course that will be costly. hut humanity is always expensive—though it pays large dividends.

SUNDAY SCHOOL rowTEST SV Evansville men’* Bible class hart an attendance of 12.198 Sunday. Governor Jackson spoke and large delegation* from adjacent towns were present to swell the Impressive total. A claas of 12.000 must he tmwleiqy. A teacher could hardly call the roll, catechize members on the golden text, or do any of the other things lmmemorlally associated with proper functioning of a Sunday school class. the attendance resulted from a profound and unanimous moral awakening In the community. However, another incentive contributed somewhat—determination to win a contest. The meeting closed an eightweeks’ attendance contest with a men’s class of Memphis, Tenn. For seven weeks the Indiana entry' had trailed, and Its crown as the attendance champion of the Mississippi valley was about to be snatched from Its head. Sundcy’B effort preserved the title. For the past two years these attendance contests between men’s classes In rival cities hare swept the country. In some cases the rivalry became so Intense that charges of questionable practices and padded scores were hurled back and forth. "£he amazing popularity and success of these affairs reveal how deeply Ingrained In men is the love of contest. Tney arouse the competitive Instinct that drives men to great deeds In sports, business and professions, and may revitalise the Sunday school.

In New York By JAMES W. DEAN. NEW YORK, March 10.—The Man with tho Earring—l taw him first at a performance of th<> Moscow Art Theater. It/ was an carring of a mosaic design with red predominating. “Why does he wear It?” I asked my companion. “Why doesn't he wear one on each ear?” "Oh, I suppose he has & title and the earring la the marie of hi* title,” my companion answered. “Look how gracefully he kissed the hand of the lady who has just oome ini" Next I saw him in a box at a recital. This time he wore a gold earring and a gold vest. Seme Overcoat WINBTON-SALEM, N. C. The yjod old days! R. F. Baker bought an overcoat forty-four years agoHe itore It every winter until this —•-

Tom Sims Says Gibbons will fight Wills. They want someone for Dempsey to fight. We suggest the income tax collector.

In Oklahoma a plumber was sent to the pen. There for five years. So maybe they have a leaky pipe. Spring floods are with us. Caused, perhaps, by the wild waters rushing to see the new bathing suits.

Now is the time for all good weather to come to the aid of the farmers. Sheiks are passing an Egyptian tells us real sheiks are considered boobs. Same here. Wall Street broker is broke. Lost more than a million. One who fishes is liable to lose his bait. (Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc.)

Wanted: Companions for Those Who Read ‘The Three Hostages 9

WALTER D. HICKMAN SIME may come when readers of John Buchan’s mystery stories wiU advertise In the dally papers for companions to sit with them while reading Buchan. Admit that I had the desire while reading "The Three Hostages,” another Richard Hannay novel. Rather felt the need of a friend some where in the room aA the mystery became more startling I get a lot of pleasure reading around the midnight hour and feeling that the night Is getting ready to give way to the morning. I will confess that my silent flat around the midnight hour Is a splendid setting for "The Three Hostages." Ever since I received my copy of Buchan’s new novel from Houghton Mlfllln Company, publishers, have had the desire to tell you about a mystery which does not only have brains and real characterization In it but a bunch of thellls that makes one want to be sure that the doors and windows are all locked. When a mystery story gets me all worked up, I am pretty sure that tt is above the average run of such stories. Buchan can not refrain from using certain Hindu and oriental tricks upon his readers but he knows how to weave atmosphere. Will admit right here that this Is the first time that I have met Sir Richard Hannay, the man who solves the mysteries. Os course Sherlock Holmes will live on and on In the world of mystery and detective stories, but it seems to me that Buchan Is going to be rightfully famous for creating Sir Hannay. Many readers have probably met him In "The Thirty-Nine Steps,” "Greenmantle” and "Mr. Standfast." Tou meet Sir Richard attempting to be a country gentleman In an

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New Volumes at Library New books of Action at ths PubUc Library include! “Rolling Road,” Boyd Cable; “Old Men of the Sea,” 1 Compton Mackenzie; "The Peasants: Autumn,” W. S. Reymont. New books of religion, philosophy and sociology Include: “Rise of Christianity," F. O. Morgan; “Beginners’ Logic,” R. H. Dotterer; “Emergent Eyplution,” C. L. Morgan; “International Law and Some Current Illusions, and Other Essays,” J. B. Moore. New children’s books include: “Heroes of the Sea,” C. C. Fraser; “Boy of Lost Crusade,” A. D. Hewes; “Thirty Old-Time Nursery Songs,” edited by Joseph Morrat; "Old Mother Goose Nursery Rhyme Book,” ’ Mother Goose; "Reading to Find Out,” Frances Ross; “Kak, the Copper Eskimo," I Vilhjalmur Stefpuson and V. M. Irwtrt; “Story Natural History," Ethel Talbot.

English country estate. All the quiet of the place could not prevent the owner from getting mixed up In a lot of trouble and mystery. Sir Richard finally yields to the demands to dig out of the unknown, three people known as hostages who have mysteriously disappeared. There is a guy in this story by the name of Medina who moves In high places, but—will let you get acquainted with this unique crook. This crook uses his brains to make the brains of his victims vanish. That Is all I am going to tell you of ths story. When a feffkrw reads a mystery story he does It for the mental fun he can get out of It- Such stories are realy used as a sort of a spring tonic for the purpose of quickening one's wits and getting his mind off of everyday things. In the terms of the day. "The Three Hostages” Is a whizz-bang of a story. Am glad that there Isn’t much gun play in It until the last two chapters. 'lt really is the brain of a clever crook working against, a keen mind in Sdr Richard. Buchan knows how to use a fine weapon, called suspense. He permits you to be scared half out of your wits and then by logic gets you back on sane ground. Buchan Is a clever workman. He grants every reader the chance to solve the mystery, but Buchan, b)T that quality known as suspenM, causes the reader to change his opinion at the end of every chapter. "Three Hostages" is not cheap reading. Here is an intelligent and finished product. Buchan knows what he can do and he remains the master of every situation. If you are looking for a mystery story of charm and suspense then get hold of “The Ttuve Koetages.’’