Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 179, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 November 1926 — Page 6

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No law shall be passed restraining the free interchange of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely, on any subject whatever. —Constitution of Indiana.

KNOW YOU Ji STATE INDIANA has amended the State Constitution, which has been in effect more than threequarters of a century, but four times. The legal difficulties in connection with the process is given as an explanation of the few changes approved by the voters. *

THE WAR COES ON today the citizens of. Indiana are fighting a political battle. Today The Indianapolis Times pledgea itself to continue the war against dishonesty, corruption and super-government until the last politician who has been tempted to yield his conscience to these influences has been 'driven from power and once again the people regain their own government. It has been unfortunate that an election came so soon upon the first exposures of these influences, lor The Times has no political friends to favor and no political enemies to punish. The Times would have much preferred that the issue were removed from the heat of political contests, that the hideousness of the thing it fought could have been presented when the fortunes of no man and no party were at stake. But it is here. Today may or may not gain a victory in the first sector. The war will finally be won. Something very wrong came into public life when the man who is now a convict under life sentence organised the hatreds and the prejudices of this State and made himself all powerful. Something very hideous came into our public life when men sought public office by bartering with this thing and this man. For if our government is to continue, it must be removed from these evil influences. But the explosion came when out of a prison cell came a letter declaring that a convict had documents which would prove huge and grave corruption in public life. The convict is being punished, not for his political crimes, which were great, but for a crime which had nothing at all to do with his political power and his political Influence. But the State was startled because every one, without exception, readily believed that he cpuld. if he chose, prove those very things. It was The Times, when all other agencies of publicity in this city were silent, that demanded that the charges be proved or disproved. It made that demand because of the general belief that the charges were true. They may have been false. But it did no good to Indiana to let them pass unchallenged. It was The Times, that day after day, demanded an investigation and saw the people shocked and dismayed by the evident purpose of every official of the State administration to keep this convict silent and sequestered in his cell. Most of all, it was shocked when the attorney general of the State made the open charge that this convict was trying to blackmail, his way to freedom — for in that statement was a most sinister conclusion and suspicion. It proposes to find what weapon this convict held that he would dare to even attempt to blackmail his way to freedom and it will not be satisfied until the people know and understand. In this city, The Times has taken up the cause of decent government, free from secret bargains and oaths.

The Times was shocked, as the people were (hocked, when the mayor of this city swore that he had traveled to the national capital on money furnished him to visit an imperial wizard and did not know for what purpose he had been called. The Times believes that this city deserves a mayor who obeys no such calls and orders from any power except the people who give him power. It was more shocked when he revealed that when he arrived there a man who is not a citizen pf this State, who has no interest in this city, attempted to dictate to him the appointments he should make. That does not make for good government. It does not make for a government by the people and for the people. It is abhorrent to every principle of our nation and our Government. These are some of the reasons that The Times laments that these things have been brought to public attention just in advance of an election. It would have preferred that they be viewed without the passion and the heat of campaigns in which the fortunes of parties or of men migh't be influenced by these exposures. It would have preferred that the people have a longer opportunity to digest their meaning and reflect upon their significance. And it is because of that fact that The Times pledges itself to go forward with its crusade for good government until the people own their own officials. It believes in public ownership of public offices. it believes that the people have the intelligence to rule themselves when they know the facts. It will give them the facts. It believes, too, that those who have betrayed the people must be exposed and djiven/ from power and to that purpose, it also pledges itself and its influence. The Times has unlimited faith in the people of this city and of this State. It believes that the State which has more college students for every thousand population should have the most intelligent of government. It believes that the State which has more church members in proportion to its population than any other State has a right to more of honesty and decency than other States. It believes that the State chosen by the men who fought and won the war as their permanent home has a right to more of unselfish patriotism than other States. And to that intelligence, that decency and honesty, that patriotism, The Times again pledges its efforts, not for a political contest but to a holy crusade, until these triumph and Indiana stands redeemed.

MARS AND RADIO v Present interest in the planet Mars, due to its approach to the earth, brings to the surface again all sorts of vague theories and illusions about the part radio might play in our attempts ,£p communicate with the Martians. If those Ideas ever ring true, smash goes one of the finest pet theories about radio. That's the famous Heaviside layer theory, evolved by the late Prof. Heaviside of England. On It is based our entire belief as to how radio waves are transmitted and received, and our solution to the question why these radio signals don’t fly directly into space. The Heaviside theory presupposes the existence of a mysterious layer, perhaps magnetic, above our atmosphere, about 100 miles up, which deflects the radio waves hurled from our broadcast and other radio gtations and returns them to the earth, where they may be received. Whether there’s a leak In this layer, so as to let stray waves shoot out farther Into space, can not be ascertained. But even supposing a leak —well, it takes a powerful receiver to tune in a radio signal from a station 3,000 miles awayMars is distant some 42,000,000 miles when it’s nearest STEALING FROM HOTELS Hotels purposely buy homely pictures, we are told, in an attempt to cut the high cost of stealing. Practically everything at all portable disappears from our Nation's hotels, and the only reason the pictures stay on the wall is because they’re so ugly nobody wants them. Hotel proprietors say that all honest human beings are paying from A quarter to a dollar more a day on hotel bills to make up for theft by the dishonest ones. There’s this consolation, of course—the dishonest ones are similarly taxed, unless they "beat” their hills. THE ROYAL PAY ENVELOPE “\ye are not rich,” says Queen Marie, speaking of the Roumanian royal family. Her husband, Ferdinand, draws a pay check of a mere $160,000, speaking the American money language. There is an account for traveling expenses, and an allowance from the state for the Queen and each child. This amount is not named. When daughter Marie married the king of Serbia she was given a check for about SBO,OOO. This may not strike John Smith of Market St. as a moving tale. No tears of pity may course down his furrowed cheeks. But eveii so, whe none considers the fairy tales about kingly exchequers, and when one considers incomes of ordinary families and dowries of blueblooded American daughters, the Queen may be right —-they’re not so rich. MILK AND WATER The clash of personalities in New York’s State election has caused outsiders to overlook one issue at stake there today. That issue is public control and development of water power. Governor A1 Smith, Democratic candidate for reelection, wants the State government to take full charge of the 2,000,000 tyorse-power water resources still owned by the people of his State. Ogden L. Mills, Republican candidate, wants private control and devepolment for private profit. Mills could not very well want anything else. His huge family fortune rests in large part on private exploitation of water power. Until February of this year he was a director of the New England Power Association. Ho, and two other members of his family, are directors of the International Paper Company, controlling water power sites developing about 600,000 hourse power. And there are other connections. Faced with this situation, what uid Mills do? He goes as far away from the water issue as possible. He talked about milk. He based practically his entire campaign on a demand for pure milk, which he claimed the Smith administration had failed to obtain. *■ When water power becomes a national Issue —and that day rapidly approaches—do not be fooled by those who would change the subject to milk —or any other beverage. Headlines that make you sick: WE DIET IT FOR OUR MOTHERS, SAY SEVEN OF BANDIT GANG.

LIFE AFTER DEATH AND THOMAS EDISON •■By Mrs. Walter Ferguson Thomas A. Edison, who less than two years ago said that his brain could not conceive of any such thing as a soul, has now changed his mind and announces that all evidence-is in favor of a life after death. This is one excellent thing about our religion. We need take nobody’s word as infallible about what we want to believe. Thomas Edison, wise as he is, has no more knowledge of the hereafter than you and I. However, It is a good thing that men of his mental caliber who wield enormous influence over their fellows, will take a stand in favor of faithFrom earliest ages man has had a belief in Immortal life. Whether that was justified no one knows for certain. But one tlnng is sure, it has helped many an unfortunate through bitter moments. Wiseacres, of course, have always sneered at this -expression of faith, but for what have such sneers counted? The most brilliant atheist has no more evidence that he is right in his doubts than the veriest Moron can be sure about his superstitions. Upon this great question the opinion cf one man is as good as another. Wise men know no more than fools about what comes after death. But men often act like fools when they try to take away v from others that faith which upheld the race throughout centuries of strife and unrest. You can not take heaven from any man, but you can wi-eck his life by snatching from him his hope in heaven. Learned men like Mr. Edison live upon a more elevated plane than the average mortal. Their su-\ perior mentality can supply them with a philosophy that ignores death. ‘ The longing within them can b& appeased by the power of their intellect. But to the average person of less mentality, there must be some vision of a future that is more perfect than existence here. It is this vision which helps him to climt> from the slough of barbarism. Learned men may be happy as doubters. Less intelligent folk must have their faith. And who is wise enough to know which of the two is right?

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Tracy Here’s a Guess as to What Will Happen at Polls Today,

By M. E. Tracy It is safer to guess- what will happen one hundred years hence than during the next twenty-four hours, but with a national election In progress, the temptation is simply too great, so here goes: The Democrats will gain at least six seats in the Senate and from fifteen to twenty In the House. A1 Smith will be elected governor of New York’ by a majority of 250,000 or more, while the chances favor Wadsworth for Senator. Frank Willis, Republican, will beat Pomerene, Democrat, for the Senate in Ohio; Barkley, Democrat, will beat Ernst, Republican, in Kentucky: Hawes, Democrat, will beat Williams. Republican, in Missouri, and Thomas, Democrit, w r ill beat HarreTd, Republican, in Oklahoma. In Massachusetts and Illinois, the senatorial race is very close, with Walsh, Democrat, having more than an even chance to win In the former, and Frank Smith, Republican, in the latter. It seems probable that Maryland will send Tydings, Democrat, to the Senate, rather than Weller. Republican. •I- -I- INo Major Issues So far as major issues are concerned, the election day is of small consequence. Because of internal dissensions, neither party is able to express itself coherently on any of them. Prohibition, the World Court, farm relief, taxation, and even the tariff finds both Republicans and Democrats quite as badly divided among themselves as opposed to each other. The campaign has swirled around scandals, local issues and personalities, particularly the latter. Since last spring, it has amounted to little more than a parade of names, and two have stood out with increasing distinctness. What the American people are really asking themselves as they go to the polls Is: “Whether A1 Smith will receive the Democratic nomination for President two years hence, and whether Calvin Coolidge will run for a third term. -|- -I- -|- Prohibition Up Nine States will vote on the liquor question. Four—New York, Illinois. Wisconsin and Nevada, will express an opinion as to whether the Volstead Act should he modified. Four more-—California 'Colorado, Missouri and Montana will vote whether to repeal their own enforcement acts. Oregon will vote whether to have a referendum. It is estimated that one-fourth of the country’s electorate will thus be given the opportunity to express itself with regard to prohibition, and though the question has been put in varying ways we should be able to get an intelligent idea of the drift of popular sentiment from the result. •I- -I- -IYouth and Conceit Mussolini says he can't die until his task Is finished. That has been the cry of youth and conceit since the dawn of time. Dean Swift wrote the correct answer to it in his famous apitaph for the-Earl of Kildare: “Who killed Kildare “Who dared Kildare to kill? “Death killed Kildare, "Who dare kill whom he will.” -I* -I- -I- • Quite a Task

Nicholas Vadasz, famous Hungarian artist, and known the “painter of queens,” will good visit America to find and portray our most beautiful woman. He will come in disguise to avoid the Influence of pull or prejudice. There are 30,000,000 women in the country. Eliminating three-fourths of them because df age, and threefourths of the remainder for their natural disqualifications, Mr. Vadasz faces the task of examining nearly 2,000,000 to be fair in making his choice. , If he devoted but a minute to each one and worked eight hours a day it would take him twelve years to complete the examination. -I- -I- T A Book’s a Book Mrs. Charles Nichols, who has written extensively on “How to Train Girls,” finds herself with a 16-year-old daughter that is anything but the ideal product. It sounds like the experience of the old lady who said, "I guess I ought to know how to raise babies, I’ve buried eight.” We would all be better off if people would think first and write about them afterward. Not only nmong readers but authors tKe worship of books is pathetic. As Byron said, *' ’Tis pleasant sure to see one’s name In print. A book’s a book, although there’s nothing in’t.” ANNUAL MASONIC EVENT Mystic Tie Lodge Observes “Craftsmen’s Night.” Mystic Tie Lodge No. 392, F. & A. Jit., held its annual "Craftsmen’s Night’’ Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. A team of forty-six members conferred the Master Mason degree on Mark Emerson Hamer of 5342 Central Ave., at 4 o’clock, the ritualistic work being followed by a banquet and entertainment lasting until 10. Milo H. Stuart, principal of Technical High Schools, and. master of the lodge, opened the evening program. About 350 members and visiting Masons attended. R. B. Wilson, In charge of the entertainment arranged for music through the banquet by “The Co-Eds” girls’ orchestra. The Rev. George A. Frantz of the First Presbyterian Church gave the invocation.

‘Big Parade’ Rings True Once More; In Walked a Duck With Val and Ernie

By Walter D. Hickman Some -reeks ago I was In New York and one night while I was passing a certain theater I heard cannons and about every thing that goes with war as produced in a theater. , "And what war is this?" I asked and the answer came back, “Same old war, it is 'The Big Parade’.” And so It was. They are still fighting it out on Broadway although

we have the same battle In town this week. In other words “The Big Parade” is making another appearance at English'K - as a road show edition. Here is a picture that is doing business of big figures in New York after many, many months. When a picture lead for more than a year with stiff competition, then this picture is the goods. So it is safe to say that

Karl Dane

this really fine contribution to better movies can repeat with ease In all cities. The secret is that the story has general appeal—love und loyalty besides tons of comedy. War has its side of comedy as well as tragedy. In the first half of this movie, you find the fun side of war. Here you get some delicious comedy on the part of Karl Dane. This man msde himself In this movie although I haven’t heard much of him since. This may be his everlasting monument. The truth is Karl Dane is responsible to a large degree to the general success of "The Big Parade.” These words of praise for Dane In no way takes away any ot the credit which has fallen upon the shoulders of John Gilbert and Renee Adoree. These two supply the heart and love interest of this big human story of the war. It is in the second part of the movie that we gee most of the real fighting. As far it I am concerned these war scenes are easily the best of any attempt to photograph war. I have seen "The Big Parade” five times and I could see it again with as much ease as the first Paw it first In Chicago and it sure landed me an gwful wallop then and repeats at every time. To miss seeing "The Big,Parade” presented In the road show way with orchestra and effects is to pass up one of the outstanding events upon the screen today. I have told you many times about this photoplay. As far as I am concerned "The Big Parade" will always be one of the ten best pictures ever made. At English’s all week with a matinee and night performance daily. -I- -I- -IWHAT, NO CAKE? JUST A DUCK IT IS They used to cut a piece of cake, but now “In walked a duck.” It must do a lot of walking because said duck never appears in person, but Val and Ernie Stanton do a lot of talking about said duckie. And there you have It—Val and Ernie Stanton are back in town with their nonsense, which they announce is “clean” but . They are not the Oxford types this trip, but they are about as English as comfort will permit them to be. I like the artistry of these two men for many reasons. They don’t loaf on the job. They keep on growing and growing in their art of intelligent fun making. They have never been accused of dishing out siapstick hokum. Instead, they varnish and polish their humor until it becomes a Tiffany gem. These two are going in the gentle art of selling their Jewels of comedy. Years ago they left the case at home, but now they enclose the ring of comedy in a jewel- case. In other words, they are at the head of the ladder in individual fun making. Hard work and Intelligent study have kept them in the sunshine of public favor. Atid In walked the duck to success, although I did like their cake, If I did have to cut it myself. I

Tl*p Royal Peacock Orchestra got its start in Indianapolis, because it Is an Indianapolis organization. They “broke In” here about a year ago on the big time. Since then they have worked with such intelligent skill that I can say that they give more than a pleasing vaudeville program of popular tunes. These men put comedy in song and instrumental music which Ms not musical hash. When they tackled their Venice burlesque, I was afraid it was going to be rotten, but the men got so much real comedy out of it that it becomes one of the novelty hits of their offering. The name of the pianist has slipped me. Must beg pardon, because he is a What this man can do to the ivories. Well, he just oozes everything the old piano has in its soul all over Keith’s. Am now speaking about the pianist with the Royal Peacock orchestra. A mighty fine organization. What a relief to have them here when so many orchestras have not grown in the last year. This one haft. I am not Uklng this prganlzafon because it bears the Indianapolis label, v It has the goods and I wouldn’t care if they came from New York, they still would be more than good. William Brack and his company in risley and trampoliee stunts. And what an act! These men radiate joy, speed and sensationalism all over the stage. Here is an act that will wake you up. Fine, mighty fine. Madeline Collins and Leonard Ceeley both have splendid voices, bilt Ceeley should study the demands of vaudeville presentation of a song. The variety stage has a different method than the concert or operatic stage. This Is said In all kindness. Both are artists as to voice but showmanship. that strange and wonderful something, is missing especially in Ceeley, and a vaudeville singer can be over dressed. A1 and Fanny Stedman are back with their old line of comedy. Fred Galetti, and lola Kokin are back with their monkeys. The dancing monkey Is a wonder. Three dancers under the heading of “Dancers From Clownland." At Keith's all week.

NOVELTY AND TALENT ON BILL AT THE LYRIC fhere is something different on this bill. The place—the Lyric. The event —Norma and her violin, which plays without a bow and a player. We all like mystery, provided it is all dished up with first-class showmanshtp. We all know that a violin just can’t play Itself, but Norma is so skillful that her violin appears to play itself. Norma walks around and in the audience asking the patrons of music to name any tune. All you have to say is "Play ‘The Merry Wlddw Waltz.’ ” and the violin with you holding it without a bow plays the waltz. Then Norma and her violin walks on as other melodies are called for. She is a good showman. She knows how to sell her mystery. I don't i know how she does it and I don’t care. It is a good novelty and one that does get the interest. There is a definite place on the character stage, whether legitimate or vaudeville for O. Carlton Guy. He brings to life the character of Abe Martin of Brown County fame. Guy goes In for complete characterization both as to material as well as make-up. He uses a clever drop in black and white which brings out the Abe Martin Idea. He winds up with the fiddle song Which has a rather rapid meaning, bi t Guy puts it over as a character song which fits the character. There is a definite place on the stage for Guy and his characterizations. The Frolic Four own good dancing feet and they have worked out an Interesting routine in which the feet the voice both make good. Act nicely and wisely costumed. Orindeli and Esther have an eccentric offering, with the man being the chief thing in the eccentric business. Lydell and Mason are present with their "Old Croonies,” a standard comedy vaudeville offering which tells of the verbal struggle between a sea captain and an old soldier on Decoration day. This act stops the show. Larry Btoutenberg is an expert pocket billiard demonstrator. He does the most difficult shofs possible, and the act is presented In such a way that one appreciates the good taste and showmanship exhibited. I arrived too late to see Mlnervlna nnd Izetta. accordion players, and Henry Romalne, trapeze performer I do not like to be late, but It will j happen sometimes in my life in the j theater. Movies complete the bill. At the- Lyric all week.

Melchoir and Reiner Give New Beauty to Wagner

By Walter I). Hickman The Wagner spirit was caught last night by Fritz Reiner and his Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and by Lauritz Melchoir, Metropolitan opera tenor, in the first orchestral concert of the series under the direction of Ona B. Talbot at the Mu rat this season. My most personal enjoyment was obtained when Melchoir sang Siegfried’s forging song from "Siegfried,” by Wagner, with the orchestra. Here you find the smithy motif and you often get the beating of the hammers as a background which aids in getting over the story of this number. Melchoir looks like a football player, but sings as one inspired. He hits his high notes with ease, and there seems to be no limit to his volume. Last night at the Murat was his first appearance In this city. To say that he created a favorable Impression is to put the truth rather mildly. I think he was at his best In the first group, which included Siegmund’s love song from “Valkyrie." Siegfried’s Melting Song and the Forging Song. Mme. Sehuinann-Heink warned me only a few days ago that this young tenor would create a furore, and he did Just that. There were often cries of "Bravo!” and “Grand!" after several of his numbers. He sings with rare ease and seems to be unusually sure of himself. Melchoir is possessed with what I call a growing -personality. And that is needed by any tenor. Os course, the voice and the training are the things which makes one a better singer, but the love of music, the real love, must be present in all great singers. And Melchoir has this rare and fine love for grand music. And now for the orchestra. Musical circles here will talk most probably" about Reiner and his orchestra playing “Knovanchtchina” by Moussorgsky, that is the introduction. It tells the story of dawn coming over the Red Square at Moscow. It has delicate charm With just an indication of the tragedy of the day. At times it was like a whisper. Magnificently played biReiner and the orchestra. Three orchestral *fketches, "The Sea" by Debussy, again gave the conductor and the orchestra a chance to create a delicate web of charm and peace only to rise like the sea in a mighty roar when a storm comes. Here is great orchestral work on the part of Reiner and the orchestra. I could go into detail regarding the other numbers, but I have tried to tell you of the greatest beauty offered at this concert. I go to symphony concert first to get

Stage Verdict KEITH’S—VaI and Ernie Stanton, Royal Peacock orchestra, and, William Brack and company are the easy leadiers on this bill. LYRlC—Novelty leads on this bill with Norma and her self-playing violin at the top of the show. Good mystery , novelty. They will talk about this one. PALACE—Fred Lewis with a good fund of stories and comedy songs, leads the bill in entertainment. ENGLISH ’B—“The Big Parade,” still one of the ten best pictures ever made.

FRED LEWIS WINS COMEDY HONORS HERE Fred Lewis, this during the first half of the week at the Palace, is just about the whole show. Rather, we should say, Mr. Lewis is the outstanding featu* on the bill. With a comic serious air and a hitch at his belt, for that belt of his supports something weighty, Lewis steps out and starts the fun by his humorous little anecdotes supposedly relating to his family and people His method of telling these’ things is what brings on the laughs. Then we have some original songs and the same humorous personality. Lewis is good fun and clever entertainment. Awery good idea that has not been worked out in the right manner characterizes the offering of Cunningham and Bennett. As the principal feature of the act Kipling is taken for a guide, and his "The Ladies” is madedhe theme for a sketch. Perhaps we are wrong, but we had always associated the Kipling hero with a strong barytone voice and masculine personality. Mr. Bennett sees the hero in the light of a rather Indifferent tenor, so we disagree. The rest of the act does not feature much, except the dancing of a young man and girl. Barr, Mayo and Renn. two men and a woman, show us what the real high-class, de luxe sheik should look like. One of the men takes a part like that In this comedy act. and his actloqs are made the basis of the fun offered. Have some good comedy. Melody on the accordion is the offering of Monti and Parti. Cook Morton and Harvey close the bill jvith a novel offering in which a kind of basketball game Is played on bicycles. Included on the bill is a photoplay "Sunny Side Up” with Vera Reynolds, and a News Reel. At the Palace today and to morrow. (By the Observer.) Other Indianapolis theaters today offer: "The. Ace of Cads.” at the Apollo; "Take It From Me." at the Circle; “Stella Dallas,” at the Ohio; “The Duchess of Buffalo.” at the Uptown; “The Midnight Sun,” at the Colonial; "Tom and His Pals,” at the Isis and burlesque at the Mutual. How can a rough diamond be distinguished from quartz? The,dlamond can be distinguished from quartz by its hardness—it V 1 hardest of all minerals —and by its specific gravity, which is about 3.5. It Is difficult for an amateur to Identify a rough diamond, but one of the simplest tests Is to remember that usually they are of a rounded shape and have a pearly appearance.

beauty. Beauty—that’s the thing. Such concerts are enjoyment to me now because I look for the beauty. A symphony concert is no longer a funeral to me—great, great beauty is hidden there. Reiner and his orchestra have grown so much in the last year. Reiner today is the complete master. The orchestra has to grow into the soul, the heart and the brain of its conductor and then

Palace Theater Hunts for Talent

Telephone calls from persons who wished further Information concerning The Times-Ardath Talent Hunt all but swamped Fred Ardath's secretary at the Palace Theater today. Since the hunt was only inaugurated Friday it is apparent that there will be many who will avail themselves of the opportunity to start out on stage careers. Fred Ardath, vaudeville star, who opens an engagement at the Palace Nov. 14 with His Merry Wags, will introduce anew era of entertainment augmenting the usual program of feature pictures and variety acts. Ardath, who has been producing for the stage in New York, desires new talent and The Times is broadcasting his call through its columns. If you have felt the urge of the stage, if you have received dramatic art or musical training or if you possess ability and talent and desire to try your hand before the foot lights, here is your opportunity. Send yoyr photo, name, address, t lephono number, an account of y -urpast stage experience if any, an acount of stage training you have received if any, to Fred Ardath, Palace Theater. Indianapolis. Ind. Your picture may be published in The Times. If you possess sufficient talent and ability a tryout on the Palaco stage with Fred Ardath awaits you. There

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Questions and Answers

You can get an anawer to any question of fact or Information by writm* to The InuianaDOlia time* Washington Bureau 1322 New Yorli Ave., WarKln* ton D 0. tnoloMnif 2 cent* in tanu>* for reply. Medical, leaal and advice cannot be given nor pan rest-arch Ite unlert.ikm All aucetlonn will receive oemonal Unstinted rcaucMta cannot be nnawerra All letters are confidential.—Kditor. From wliat book was the movie, "Love Me ami the World Is Mine” adapted? Who are In the rust and who directed it? The book was "The Affairs of Hannerl,” by Hans Bertsch. The cast includes Norman Kerry, Mary Phllbin. Betty Cornpson, Henry B. Walthall, George Siegmann, Robert Anderson, Emily Fltzroy, Martha Mattox, Charles Sellon, Helen Dunbar and Rose Dlone. The production was directed by A. E. Dupont. Wliat are the dimensions of (he Moffat Tunnel now being constructed in Colorado, and who are (he contrac tors, and what will it cost? The tunnel is about 6.1 miles long with a clear width of 16 feet and u height of 16 feet above sub-grade, above which it will be finished with a semicircular roof of a 8-foot radius, glying a clear height at the center of 24 feet above sub-grade. A conduit In connection with the main tunnel Is to be eight feet square or of some dimensions that afford an equivalent cross-sectional area. The builders aro Hltchcock-Tlnkler. Inc of Denver, Colo., whose contract pro vldes for a fixed fee and a division of any savings In the cast under the upset price of approximately $5, 250,000, the exact amount depending on actual quantities involve^. What are the French and forms of Vivian? What docs the name signify? “Vivian” is the Latin form, “Vlvlana” the Italian and “Vivien” the French. It means lively or active Are peonies propagated from the seed? Propagation by seed Is somewhat tedious nnd Is employed only to increase distinct species and for obtaining new varieties. The seeds should be gathered as soon as ripe and kept damp until sown In No vember. A mulch the first season will keep the ground moist and prevent weeds from growing. Usually two years are required for the seed to germinate and three more before a well-developed bloom can bo expected. When were United States coins first minted In San Francisco? 1862. Is George Elliot the real name ot the novelist? Is she still living? George Elliot was the pseudonym of Mary Ann Evans, who was born Nov. 22, 1819, and died In 1880. v

the conductor give* all three back to the musicians, only to receive it back when h desires. The Cincinnati Symphony is safe with Reiner on the conducting stand. Oh, yes, a mighty fine and audience was present but capa<M should have been the result of efforts of Ona B. Talbot to give us grand and gllrous symponhy music. And Wagner is that, you know.

also awaits those of ability, places in Ardath’s productions or in pro ductions designed for vaudeville* circuits. This is an opportunity of t a life time. Send in your name at * once.

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