Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 113, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 August 1926 — Page 4

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The Indianapolis Times BOX W. HOWARD, President. BOTD GURLEY, Editor. WM. A. MAYBORN, Bus. Mgr. Member of the Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance • • • Client of the United Press and the NEA Service • • • Member of the Audit Bureau of Published daily except Sunday by Indianapolis Times Publishing Cos., 214-220 W. Maryland St., Indlanapolla * * • Subscription Rates: Indianapolis—Ten Cents a Week. Elsewhere—Twelve Cents a Week • • • PHONE—MA In 3500.

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' A PHILIPPINE CRISIS With Carmi Thompson in the Philippines as special envoy of President Coolidge, it is apparent that 'La. crisis is approaching in the islands over which the (united States so long had held dominion. j No statement has come from the White House fto reveal exactly what is behind the scenes, but one guess is all the average man needs, for the situation is obvious. Uncle Sam, accepted as a guest In the Islands after the war with Spain, has become an over-long visitor. And the visitor Is running the whole household. You welcome your friend and protector to your home. You bow him into the spare room. You provide for him with food. But when he elects to remain year after year, and not only that. but. also to tell you when to serve the meals, how to take care of the babies, and .so on. you begin to lose enthusiasm for his company. You get the feeling that, If he Is to continue as a fixture In the household, there ought to be an understanding. That, in a measure, represents the attitude of the Filipinos toward the United States Government today. There is nothing surprising about it. The only surprising thing is that they have been patient eo long. The Filipino'legislature wants a plebiscite on independence of the islands. The legislature probably will pass a plebiscite bill, Governor General Wood will veto It, the legislature then will repass It over his veto, and so President Coolidge will get It for final decision. How will he decide—and upon what foundation will his decision be based? • • * There is one outstanding reason why our Government may oppose complete separation from the Philippines at this time. It har to do with world peace, American obligations in the west Pacific, and the safety of the Filipinos themselves. That reason Is the vital one. Should the United States withdraw in a naval and military way from the Philippines, other nations might very logically interpret the act as signaling that we had lost interest in China and in our doctrine of “open door and equal opportunity'’ there. It would be an Invitation to other nations interested in breaking down the open door policy, and in the partitioning of the spoils that lie so temptingly in that vast empire. Right now the United States, largely because of its military position in the Philippines, is the policeman on the beat outside the by no means burglarproof Chinese house. As to the Filipinos themselves, with our flag hauled down at Manila and no American protectorate, they would be In a bad way in case of trouble. Their place In the Pacific Is much like that of Belgium in Europe, Any power hoping to grab China would first have to grab the Philippines. And any power, out on such a mission, would quickly move toward the Philippines, if the United States had withdrawn. Now: We pledged the Filipinos long ago that we would give them their independence. We have not kept faith. “Well,” it is said, “we didn't keep our promise because we couldn't without endangering ourselves and surrendering our principles in the matter of China.” But that is only true in part. We now maintain not only our military rights, tout the civil government as well. We are running the entire household. If the Filipino legislature passes a law for the governing of its own domestic affairs, and if the American governor general does not like that law, he merely vetoes It. The time for that sort of thing has passed. The guest has become overbearing. It. is none of his business how the domestic affairs are run. That's the way the Filipinos hate come to feel about it, and, doubtless, that’s why Carmi Thompson was sent there. Thompson will report to Mr. Coolidge and the President will be called upon to make some decision. It seems to us that there Is but one sensible and honorable way out. This: •• * • While this Government must maintain its military position and -its protectorate relationship, it is not necessary for us to run the domestic affairs. Since it is obviously to the mutual advantage of the Philippines and the United States to retain this country’s military position on the islands, the graceful way out becomes merely a matter of method. The desired end should easily be accomplished through treaty, under which this Government would cease to meddle in domestic affairs, while retaining an armed protectorate that would discourage wouldbe China grabbers; that would guard the Filipinos from “peaceful penetration”; that would permit our Nation to keep its place as a watch dog In the west Pacific; and that would allow us to remain there, no longer as an unwelcome guest, but as one whose presence was welcomed, and mutually agreed. The suggestion for such a treaty might most properly come from us. following Thompson’s return to the States, and his report to President Coolidge. All that our Government requires in the Philippines are fenced off naval and military bases and reservations, with adequate fortifications at certain strategical points in the islands, with supervisory power over foreign treaties, whether military or financial, such as we exercise In the case of Cuba. That would put us in a posltio nwhere we could protect the Filipinos without domineering and Lullyins. as we now do. At the same time, we would continue to act as the policeman at our own back door and—pardon if we seem to consider this important—we would be making good our word, thereby removing the stain that will remain upon our national honor until our solemn promise to the Filipinos Is fulfilled. NATURE’S BEAUTY SHOPPE Throw away that rouge pot. Gwendolynne—heVe’fc a carrot. And you can drop that beauty clay right now, because papa has bought you anew bathing suit. That doesn't make sense the first two or three times you read it, but it has a meaning just the same. For the Chicago department of health has just come to bat with the announcement that na- . m

ture Is a better beautifler than all the “cosmeticians” world. V t Don’t take appetizers to give you pep; eat plenty of vegetables. Don’t rouge your cheeks to make ’em rosy; drink milk, eat fruits and things like cabbage. Don’t use lotions to prevent wrinkles; get plenty of sleep instead. Don’t dope yourself with beauty clay; go In " swimming and see how It helps you. Don’t worry If your eyes fall to sparkle; get some exercise. And let sunshine instead of facial cream tone up your complexion. Those are the points made by the Chicago doctors. If they are correctly Informed we may yet live to see the truck gardeners replacing the beauty parlors. NOT SURPRISING The announcement at Canton that members of the police force will be indicted, in all probability, for complicity in the murder of Don Mellett should not surprise his Indianapolis friends. Today this newspaper prints an illuminating article by Negley Cochran, veteran editor and observer, , upon the new alliance of crime and politics for the \ control of city governments. It shows the good citizen, too busy to vote, exactly why It is sometimes necessary to murder a protesting Mellett. The alliance reaches the top. "not directly, of course, of political machinery. An ambitious gentleman, desiring to be Governor oi Senator, or something else, creates his State machine. He probably speaks at church gatherings and • would be listed by the professionals as a dry. But he must have the votes of cities and so he gathers to him the man who can deliver the votes of cities. He understands that among the good citizens there will be a fairly even division along partisan lines. He must get the votes of those to whom parties mean nothing, but to whom the fear of the law means much. And the local boss, having made himself solid with the citizen who wants to be protected from Interference with his business projects, to escape too heavy taxation, proceeds to get those who want protection from the police in their bootlegging, gambling and other illegal enterprises. He understands that these men—and women—for the underworld women can be counted upon to vote where the housewife will think it undignified—proceed to deliver the votes of certain wards and precincts. - v We are shocked, of course, when we learn that in Chicago the election boards contain the names of bootleggers find known criminals. We are too busy when the same thing occurs in Indianapolis, and besides the boss is generally a pretty good fellow and can always get that little matter of taxes straightened out and that tag on the automobile removed. It is quite natural that a machine which protects vice and crime does It through officers of the law and that some policemen, understanding what they are expected to do, should align themselves with the scheme. Not all policemen, of course, but the very few who know that even If they are caught the worst that can happen Is a suspension for a week or two. The remedy, of course, would be to take the partisanship out of city governments and remove one part of the big State machines which depend upon crime in cities, in virtue in the country for their Integrity. Whenever there is fraud in a primary, repeating at the polls and miscount of ballots, there is an alliance between those in power and the criminal. Changing to a city manager form of government will help a lot in saving this city from becoming a second Chicago or a second Canton. An aroused public conscience and an Interest In public affairs are also needed to keep the selfish and the venal from ruling the entire State. If you don’t enjoy these hot days, be good and go to church. ■" Wish they had brought the north pole back with them.

DOMESTICATED HUSBANDS By MRS. WALTER FERGUSON

A move is on foot to induce husbands to share the housework and the care of the children, so that wives may have opportunities to develop their other talents. Most married women will view this dubiously. It all depends upon the kind of 'husband you’ve got whether you want him mopping the kitchen and cooking the chops. Most wives will hardlyl be in favor of anything so drastic or destructive as this. We do not care to have the men take on any of the humiliating tasks of the famlnine slavey. Never would we ask them to wipe the dishes or sort the laundry or rock the baby t a sleep. Nay, we shall not even go so far as to request them to sew on their own buttons, and sort their own socks. Our wants are more simple than that. But one slight favor are we married women asking of our husbands,'one small kindness which would make our lives easier and our dispositions sweeter. And on bended knees we beg this boon. We do want our husbands to pick up after themselves at home. What a relief it would be if everj man in the land would put his shaving things away and wipe out the bath tub after his morning ablutions. What a pleasant thing in life would become if husbands would only take pains to empty their cigar ashes and pick up the newspapers after they have finished with them. How wonderful would be a world where each owner would hang up his own pajamas l and Put his soiled shirt into the laundry! This seems a simple thing, but so enormous is it in reality that if it were complied with, overworked wives would have time to get out and earn money TO pay off the mortgage. Few women, we believe, who know anything about men at all want things so upset that the husbands will be making the beds and dusting the furniture Our lives are hard enough now, and if the men take to getting under our feet and trying to do housework. we shall long to lie down and depart this earth. For any spouse who is good at domestic service is generally a perfect zany when it comes to anything else and no self-respecting woman would live with him. All the Intelligent husbands we ever knew were like bulls in china shops when they happened into the kitchen.

_THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Tracy U, S, Can't Meddle in Mexico Until Rights Are Infringed,

Secretary Kellogg is right. This Government cannot ""meddle in the Mexican controversy unless American rights are definitely Infringed. American rights have nothing to do with the law, or religion of another country. If Mussolini suppresses the Masonic order; if the Turks persecute Armenians, or if Mexico takes control of churches, this Government has no cause to interfere, officially. We may argue about it as individuals, taking any side we please, but at a nation we are hound to keep hands off. •I- -I- -IA Dangerous Step I have said that Calles was taking a grave if not a dangerous course, but I said it as an observer, not as h. matter of prejudice. / To my mind it is a difficult, if not an Impossible, task to alter the religious customs and institutions of people like the Mexican so violently and abruptly as the present decrees imply. Napoleon, though the product of an atheistic revolution, was quick to restore her old-time religion to Franc© Just as soon as he gained ■ full power. Cyrus the Great, when he conquered “took the hands of Bell'' as a sign that the Babylonian faith would not be interfered with. The Romans were always careful to safeguard the religious rites and customs of people whom they brought under their sway. •I- 4 -ITwo Different Matters What may be wise for the Mexican government and what is right for this Government are two different matters. Unless an American citizen is injured. or is deprived of property that he has a right to hold as an American citizen, this Government can have nothing to say. *1- *l* + Revolt Plot Gen. Enrique Estrada, attempting tb cross the border with 150 men, two machine guns, 400 rifles, a ton or so of ammunition and for the purpose of starting a revolution in Mexico—l have been looking for something of this sort for several days, and St will not bo the last. Do you suppose the general would have gathered up his gang and his guns at this particular moment, had it not been for the church controversy? Do you suppose there are not "scores who harbor the same thought and entertain the same hop^f As I have pointed out in this column, the danger of revolt In Mexico does not He in what church authorities may do, but in what politicians may do with their excited followers. •I* -I- -1Kitchener Hoax England was hoaxed, because many people in England made a mystery of Lord Kitchener's death. The ship on which he sailed struck a mine. Not one of the hundreds going down with her ever came to the surface so far as is known. That was too drab an ending of a noble -eareer to satisfy the public fancy. Besides, politics began to whisper, first of German spies, and then of enemies at home. "There is more to this than has ever been told.” hinted politics, “more than some folks want told." So legends were hatched, some of them senseless and some of them ugly. A situation developed that could not be improved for the nut, the publicity hound and the stunt artist. + + + Frank Power You find Frank Power breaking Into print with the sudden announcement that he has discovered Lord Kitchener's body. He puts It on thick, too, telling how he sought no glory'for himself, but merely justice for a neglected hero, how he traveled up and down the Norwegian coast quizzing fisherfolk and searching graveyard records and how success finally crowned his unselfish efforts. Splendid, but it never would have worked had not many Englishmen been In a gullible frame of mind. There are headlines. Interviews, special articles and editorial comment; the government being forced, though much against its will, to declare that nobody had found, or could find Lord Kitchener’s body. Then Power comes to London, bringing a coffin which he contains the heroic corpse and which he turns over to an undertaker with becoming modesty. He clinches his hold on public imagination by writing a dignified letter to the government, in which he blithely admits that his work is now complete and donates his find to the nation, with this one proviso; that he shall he present when the coffin is opened. Still skeptical, but realizing that some kind of action must be taken, the government lets Scotland Yard remove and open the coffin. It is found to be new, to never have been occupied by a dead man and to contain nothing but tar.

Stage Verdict ENGLlSH'S—Beautiful sets, good and Interesting characterizations on part of the Berkell Players makes “The Love of Su Shong” charming and good entertainment. LYRIC—Gaby, Du Valle this week is a genuine treat- for those looking for real melody and personality. PALACE "Ned Nestor’s Darlings” have a very good orchestra and some good solo' work.

‘The Love of Su Shong’ Turns Out to Be Charming Entertainment at English’s

By Walter D. Hickman < Rather glad that the Berkell Players are doing that colorful and pretty little Oriental romance, “The Love of Sho^jg.” We are not having enough of the costume romances g\ven to us in the stock seasons. In “The Love of Su Shong” you will find some stage pictures

which are really beautiful. The sets used in the three acts are of rare beauty this week at English's. Eddie Eddie and Tom Adrian Cracraft have done a splendid job of creating scenic beauty on the stage this week. And above all. the lights are being correctly handled this week. Special lights have been installed. You will find that this

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romantic little play is presented in fine taste this week. The costumes are beautiful and the actors are doing a very fine job in putting over the story. The outstanding performances this week are given by Miss Edythe Elliott, Dick Elliott. Bernice Marsolala, Bob Fay and •Mildred Hastings. The outstanding dramatic performance is given by Bob Fay as Fong Koe. It seems that Fay In this production strikes deep dramatic notes and a fine understanding of the theater which he has never before revealed here. It seems that with one bound, Mr. Fay suddenly mounts to that commanding position of carrying the entire show in its dramatic moments. He is giving one of the best per- i formances of the season. You will j remember with pleasure the work of this man in “The Love of Su Shong.” . Mildred Hastings as the J.ld Chinese mother and Wife, again proves that she is a master at make-1 up. Mighty fine. , Milton Byron plays one of toe few white roles in the play. He! gives an interesting performance, especially fine in the third act. Also of interest is the splendid! work of Miss Marsolals and it seems I that she too is coming into her own fine rights of being a very capable player. I can say with ease and truthfulness that the Sunday night performance of this play was the best all round opening night that Berkell has given us. I am sure that you will enjoy this little Oriqfrital romance of color, fights and Intrigue. Tho cast is so satisfactory that I frfve it to you in full; • Kite A°Cooll'’ lk ® Will mm V Hull Somr Sinr v avne Anderson r Robert St. Clair /.uitß Woo nmu ism/J. An Other Coolie. . . m* grown Su Shou, Chou EJvihe Elliott Wan Lou. fifth wife of Zunr Woo ‘ Second wife" of T.U' EtagnSu* Ma^Bola,,, J|Yh£chW.7.\7.Y.\ M ‘' j rf y., w “ onsr ht*#* ...... n_L p. A otiT T° f ,hp JT Dl s, Ucriv-rt Dobbin* The Love of Su Shong” is a safe entertainment buy.At English's all week. . I- -I- II.OOKING OVER NEW EVENTS AT TIIE PALACE "Ned Nestor's Darlings” at the Palace today and tomorrow is a group of about eight women who compose a very good orchestra of the dance melody type.

Most of the members of the act are soloists and along with the regular numbers are featured several solos on the -different instruments. One of the women has several song and dance specialties that are full |of pep and Jazzy melody. Sweeny and . Stewart are two men who have taken the time honored slapstick

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and by refining it Just a little, not enough to show, have made up a fine comedy act. There Is nothing of an outstanding nature to thetr offering but can truthfully say that they carry a good sized bag of laughs along with their burlesque wardrobe. “Suburban Night," is a playlet, of a sort, in which a man and woman give us an example of what happens to a young man and his wife N when they are in the habit of staying out too late and forget to get their sleep., Edwards and Lilyan, a man and woman, offer song numbers by both and solos. Os all the numbers done by the pair, think the one number by the woman, “Morning” or something like that, was the best. Both people have excellent voices and know well how to use them. Depos and company are two men who do tumbling and balancing features that are of merit. One of the men works on high stilts. Included on the hill is a photo- 1 play, “The Sporting Lover," with Conway, Tearle and a news reel. At the Palace today and tomorrow. (By the Observer.) + HERE IS SOMETHING THAT WILL PLEASE If you have ever found out something ‘that you knew would please *many people if they were told about it you will know just exactly what I mean when I tell you I have found something in the /variety bills for the week that spells certain enjoy- | ment and entertainment for those I who care for the better .things In j the way of music and melody. What I have found Is Gaby Du I VjUle at the Lyric this week. Miss j Du Valle, in my judgment, possesses j every charm that is needed to bring ' about perfect entertainment. She is ! that rare thing, a beautiful woman with a really fine voice. The program of the act consists | entirely of music In the real sense of the word; it hasn't been altered to include “just one popular number.” If some of the stuff that one hears nowadays were to be put into

the act It would ruin it. The original number written by Miss Du Valle’s accompanist, Camille Loaiza, and sung by Miss Du Valle, was of an equal rank with others of her selection, such as the “Indian Love Call” and “One Fine s>ay.” Mr. Loaiza demonstrates an exceptional technlcque in the one piano solo he plays and I think even surprised the piano itself at the melody he took from it. These two people are offering the highest type of entertainment and would advise you to include them on your theater shopping list for the week. Jack Pitzner and Band offer many popular melodies and some comedy thrown In. Rogers and Gamble

Kow to Swim —No. 26

The jprawl kick Is perhaps the most difficult, and certainly the most -important, matter of this stroke. The legs should be kicked straight downward alternately. The action should be so that at least six '■ticks should be attained for each completed action ol the two hands. In the Trudgeon Crawl there is a slight scissors kick used, but for purposes of in-truction I think it

WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW Galsworthy Lets Two of His Women Be ‘Cats’

By Walter D. Hickman Society of the high order in London produces a certain brand of "cats.” The fight starts when an aristocratic women mixes with a woman of no definite social position, but so powerful that she commands attention because of her dangerous program of living. I had that impression as I read page after page of John Galsworthy's new novel, “The Silver Spoon.” published by Charles Scribner's Sons. It is priced at $2. Obtained my copy for review from the book shop of L. S. Ayres & Cos. of this city. The aristocrats are represented by Fleur Forsyte, who was born with the silver spoon in her -mouth. She had a reputation which was protected by high social position. But she turned out to be a “cat” Just the same. The free livers and rapid thinkers are represented by Marjorie Ferrar, one of. the most modern of moderns, who became a certain brand of “cat.” The “cat fight" is staged in the’ halls of Justice in London. Because Ferrar needed money more than she did a good name, she brought libel proceedings against Flleur Forsyte. It seems that Ferrar saw a chance to get heavy damages from Fleur and her rich relatives by appearing to resent alleged written statements of Fleur to the effect that Marjorie Ferrar "hadn’t a moral In her.” To test the moral strength of the two women characters of his latest novel, Galsworthy stages a court room scene which gives his latest literary creation a most challenging position in modern literature. It seems to me that “The Silver Spoon” will command and demand attention because of this one great scene. Everything, of course, leads up to the “cat fight." Where It Started The fight really started In Fleur's own drawing room when Fleur's father overhead Marjorie Ferrar utter the words that Fleur was a "little snob” and kindred relatives to that noun. Os course Marjorie made a grand exit from the drawing room and then taking up her pen she wrote some "nasty” remarks in a London paper which society reads and rereads. Society became divided upon the merits of the “cat fight” and interest centered upon the events in the court room. The fact is that it should never have been aired in court, because even tho mightiest of persons can not allow the airing of soiled and dirty linen in public. With fijne literary strokes and with a fine appreciation of dramatic climaxes, Galsworthy parades his two women of different social groups, but yet touching each other, into the open. Learned and dignified counsel were

A Winner the appreciation increases for Claude G. Bowers’ "Jefferson and Hamilton," published last fall by Houghton Mifflin Company. The book was the talk of literary and political Washington during the winter. Recently tlie Thomas Jefferson Memorial Association, before fifteen thousand people gathered to commemorate the centennial of Jefferson’s death, presented Mr. Bowers with a medal once owned by Jefferson, the gift to him of visiting Indians in 1803. The Women's National Democratic Club is now uing "Jefferson and Hamilton” as a text for their summer training school, not because there Is any partisan quality in the book, but for Its picture of political technique of the period of the struggle for Democracy.

have something very interesting in the way of mathematics to offer. McGrlevy and Jeffries concentrate of "rube” comedy, and Hafter and Paul make up their act with blues songs and comedy. “Lawton” opens the bill with a juggling act and the “Four Readings” close with some tumbling and acrobatics. At the Lyric all week. (Reviewed by J. T. H.) -I" -I- -IOther theaters today offer: ‘‘Fascinating Youth” at the Apollo; “Misma.tes’’ at the Circle: “You Never Know Women" at the Ohio; “Eve’s Leaves,” at the Colonial; “Wild Horse Stampede” at the Isis and “Ella Cinders” at the Uptown.

best to depend solely upon the straight backward and downward kick. The ratio of four kicks to the completed arm movement should be possible at the start. A the swimmer becomesi more expert the speed of the kicks should be increased until six at least, eight if possible, and even ten kicks come vo the stroke. (Copyright, 1926, NEA Service. Inc.)

present on both sides to pick the situation to pieces. Marjorie Ferrar made one mistake. She did not realize that she was mentally honest. She was accused or rather was forced to prove or disapprove the statement (hat she didn't have a moral about her. Marjorie was both honest and rapid, this she realized when counsel asked her: “Do I understand you to imply that in your view it is moral for women to have liaisons before marriage and for men and women to have them after?” Now, please remember that Marjorie was honest. Her first answer was. "I think it's current morality.” Then counsel fired this at her: “Do you say It's all right?” Her answer, “I-I think It depends.” "On what?” “On-on cirmustances, environment, temperament; all sorts of things.” Then later on cruel counsel work v ing for a fee asked Miss Ferrar, "Have you In fact had a liaison ” And being honest. Miss Ferrar declined to answer the question. It was easy then to "settle” the

DAN CUPID HAS NO QHANCE IN PARKS Three Motorcycle Policemen Patrol to Keep Spooners on the Move —It’s Hard Job, They Say. -

Dan Cupid has no chance in Indianapolis parks, so John E. Milnor, park board president, has ruled. Milnor has personally toured the

Artists, Musicians, Do Your Stuff

Give yourself ten points for each cofrect answer to the following questions dealing with art, music, the stage and literature. You should answer at least six Questions correctly if you are with these subjects. Eight correct answers is above the average. Answers appear on Page 12:

1. Who is the fameus artist shown in the above picture? 2. Who wrote “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”? 3. Who was Aesop? 4. “Tannehauser” Is the work of what famous composer? 5. Who composed “Always?” 6. Who is the author of “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'.” 7. Who wrote the scenario eff “The Big Parade”? 8. Who played the lead part in the moving picture. “The Thief of Bagdad”? 9. Who is Allen McQuhae? 10. Who is James Cruze? (Copyright, 1926. NEA Service, Inc.)

AUG. 17, 1926

Questions and Answers

You can Bet an answer to any question of tact or information by writing to The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau 1322 New York Ave.. Washington. D. C.. inclosing 2 cents ip stamps for reply. Medical legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered All letters are confidential.—Editor. Can you give me a simple remedy for keeping anls off plants in my garden? Spray the plants with a soap and water solution or with a nicotine solution that can be bought from any seedsman. What is the correc/ ahbreviat’nn for Pennsylvania? “Pa.” is most commonly used and is the accepted abbreviation, though "Penn.” is also used. Who wrote (lie poem, “Sheridan's Ride” that commemorates the general’s famous ride during the Civil War from Winchester to the bat-, tie field at Cedar Creek, whpre lie turned back his retreating forces? Thomas Buchanan Read. • Where did the expression, “bricks without straw” originate? The origin is found in Exodus V. The Egyptians, to increase the burdens of the rapidly growing Hebrew slave population, compelled them to make bricks without straw. How long was the whip used by Douglas Fairbanks in the movie, "Don (}.*’? About fifteen feet. What was the record of home runs made by Babe Ruth in 1921? He set a major league record for' home runs with fifty-nine homers during that season. What was the date of the first permanent settlement in Canada? The Canadian Year Book in its historical section fixes the year 1608 as the time of the first permanent settlement in Canada by Samuel kde Champlain—a Frenchman at Saintonge, near what is now Quebec. Rod Ericson, a Norseman, was said to have landed cn the coast of Nova Scotia or Labrador in the year 1000 —and Jacques Cartier landed on the Gaspe coast of Quebec in 1534 and took possession in the name of the King of FYance.

case before other witnesses became mixed up in the “cat fiphl.” Os course, the Fleur won a victory, that is in the language of the courts. But was she the real victor? Society in the days and weeks that followed the trial seem to decide that Fleur was a “snob” and even a little old-fashioned. And so Fleur left London to do a tour of the world. On leaving she hoped that society would forget. And society probably hoped that Fleur would change. And what about Marjorie, who lived “dangerously?” In the first place, she was too honest to lie to the man of social and political power to whom she was to be married. She admitted to him that she had had a “liaison.” And so she returns to her set which lives “dangerously.” But Fleur learned that “people resent moral superiority.” And as I write this, “The Silver Spoon” is one of the best sellers. And it. will be for many months. Probably the most often discussed novel of the day.

parks with officers, riding until early morning, in his crusade to keep the parks clean and rout "patters.” Motorcycle Policemen Romlne, Ed wards and Mushgrove, assigned to the park board from the traffic de partment, ride continuously more than 118 miles every night from 3 p. m. tp 1 and 2 a. m. to keep Indianapolis on the "straight and nar row.” More than fifteen city parks and fifty-two playgrounds are patrolled, each being toured several times during the night. You'll soon be facing a flashlight and listening to the demand, "What ye doin’ here?” if, you park your auto for a few embr.c--s or a kiss. If everything is “according to Hoyle,” you may get a lecture on public “spooning,” or you may be ridden to city prison to face any of these charges: Improper parking, failure to display tail light, public indecency, trespassing dr vagrancy. And a few extra kisses may cost the girl friend some embarrassment if she is questioned by the officer. In some cases names, ages and addresses of persons are written in the officer's notebook for future reference. “Conditions in the parks are surprising, and we are making a sincere effort to keep them decent. The parks are no place for dates,” Milnor said. “If young folks want to make love, the porch swing or mother's davenport is the place for it,” he said. Parks are closed for the night about 10 p. m. and persons stopping are considered trespassers. One-arm driving and manifestation of one's affections in the early evening are frowned on. But persons parking in the light in the early evening are not molested. Frequently stolen cars are re covered and liquor confiscated and hold-up men apprehended by the park policemen. A large crew of park policemen cooperate in the drive. “We find lovers ranging In age from 14 to frf>. and one age is about as affectionate as another. Last Sunday night we found a couple about 65, who insisted on petting despite the'spotlight,” said Romine. M* there any girl students at the United Ctates Military Academy at West Point? No. It is exclusively a school for training army officers.