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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

Ben WEIGH is blind.
He cannot see his audience at B. B.
Keith's this week.
Ben can only feel" and hear his au-
dience. Last year Mr.. Welch was sud
denly stricken blind. Never again will
he see, 1 am told.
That terrible misfortune did not stop
his comedy work on the stage He is
not asking for sympathy, and he is so
clever that few in an audience would
guess that he is totally blind.
The horror of it all was brought home
too me as 1 noticed him feel the wings"
while waiting to answer the applause at
the close of his act. His nervous right
hand told the terrible story of his af-
Fiction. He never refers to his blindness,
but convulsed the big audience yester-
day with his stories and a song.
Ben Welch is an actor, not a blind
man asking for sympathy. He makes
his living by making people laugh and
forget their roubles in the theater. Blind
be is, but his fountain of mirth will never
become dry. Blindness has not made his
heart sad. He laughs and the world
laughs with him. He laughs In his blind
ness. He is a character actor.
Mr.. Welch is presenting a little affair
which he calls Pals" In 1t he has the
assistance of Frank 2. Murphy. His
entrance on the arm Of Murphy is so
well done that one would never suspect
that he is blind.
p He has retained the stories and man
nerisms which has made him famous and
we'll liked on the stage for years. lii
ness VIII never rob him of his Snowman
ship. He looks into continual darkness,
but his heart is kept young by the SIN
cere applause Of his audience.
Here is the greatest lesson in over
coming a terrible affliction. He does
not cry. He laughs, tells a funny story
and all Of US laugh with him.
The featured act on the current bill at
Keith's Is called poor Rich Man and
is presented by Francis X. Bushman,
Beverly Bayne, William Whitecar and
Walter Armin. Mr.. Bushman and Miss
Bayne are much better than the average
movie star who. seeks TO draw patronage
into a house by PAST regulations. This
couple actually delivers and entertains
with an odd little surprise skit. 1t Is the
most Iavlshly and best mounted sketch
to be seen at the house in years. AIR.
Bushman is cast as a rich man who is so
indolent that he doesn't carry a watch.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

OF HEALTH AIM
Exposition Planned to Instruct
Public in Entertaining
Manner.

The total number of deaths in Indiana
during 1921 were 1914.
OF these, forty-fOur in every hundred
might have been prevented, according to
DR.. J. N. Hurry, secretary Of the State
board Of health, If precautionary meas
ures had been taken In time.
"AIl the medical and scientific knowl-
edge and practice in the world can not
remedy this state of affairs without edu-
cation Of the people generally in what
they can and must do to save themselves
and their children says DR.. Hurry.
"Of the 2,75O,000 inhabitants in Indi-
ana, $4,000 are sick at any one time.
Estimating the average wage at only
$3.50 per day, and annual average loss re-
sulting from this sickness is 6,T50,O9O.00
This does not include the amount neces-
sarily spent for medical treatment, nurs-
ing and medicine"
by means Of the Health Exposition,
which will be conducted at the State fair
ground. May 10 to q, we aim to ap-
prise the people in an entertaining man
ner of the means close at hand for con-
serving their choicest possession-their
health"
Among health organizations which al
ready have contracted to make educa-
tional exhibits at the Health Exposition
are: indianapolis Medical Society. Indi-
ana state Dental Association. ~Indtanap-
oils Community Chest, United States Pub
lie Health Service, United States Bureau
Of Standard, Indiana Architects AsSocia-
ton, American Red Cross, Junior Red
Cross, Indiana tuberculosis Association,
Girl Scouts Of America, indianapolis
Dental College, American Public Health
Association, American Medical Associa-
ton, National Child Health Council, Ma
tionaI Tuberculosis Association, Ameri-
can Child HYGIENE Association, Ma
tional Child Labor Committee, National
Health Council, United States Department
Of Labor, Bureau Of Mines, Child Health
Nursing Association Of Indianapolis,
Organization Of America, Public Health
Catholic Community Center, Day Nurs-
cry, Indiana University Extension Di-
vision, An~ti-Tuberculosis League Of
south Bend, Indiana State Livestock San
itary Board, Indiana State Bureau OF
Animal Industry. Boy Scouts of Ameri-
ca, Children's Bureau. United States De-
partment Of Labor. Marion County Tu-
b~erculosis Association. Sanitary District
Association, Amateur Athletic Union,
Life Saving Corps. indianapolis Depart
ment Of Education, Indiana State Board
Of Examinations and Registration of
Nurses Association, Medical Department
University of Indiana, Sunnyside Tuber-
cuIosis Sanit0rium. American Society OF
Hygine Association. American Society
for Control of Cancer. The Conference
Of State and Provincial Health Authori-
ties Of North America, Council Of Health
and Public instruction of America, Ma
tional Committee for Mental Hygiene.
National Organization for Public Health
Nursing.
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PUsS IN BOOTS, JR.
By DAVID CORY.

By DAVID CORY.
little Polly Flinders
Sat among the cinders
Warming her pretty little toes!
Her mother came and caught her,
And whipped her little daughter,
For spelling her nice new Clothes
Puss Junior slid off from behind Sir
Launcelot. Il hear a maiden in Distress"
he said. do you continue on your way
while 1 go inside this humble cottage?"
The good knight, who saw through the
window what was going on, smiled and
replied:
"As thou sayest, little comrade," and
rode off toward the castle on the rocks,
while Puss Junior knocked on the cot
tage door.
Mrs, Flinders laughed when she saw
our little hero.
What would you have. Sir Cat?" Poor
little Polly was still crying, so Puss
placed his hand upon his sword, and said
haughtily. "Why Is this maiden in dis
tressf' You see, he imagined he was a
knight Of the Round Table for the mo-
ment.
"My dear little cat" cried Mrs. Find
ers, checking her laughter and patting
Puss on the head, my little daughter
was disobedient; that was the season she
was punished"
"Ah,~said Puss, "I have made a mis-
take. I ask your pardon"
At this, little Polly Flinders stopped
crying and threw her arms about him,
II wish had a pussy cat like him." she
cried. And so would every little boy or
girl, I guess. But Puss replied, Il am
on my way to seek adventure, and l may
not tarry long" Puss, you see, was un-
consciously acquiring the manner of 9
knight In conversation.
Then he bowed and went on his way.
following the path that led to the great
castle. But before he had gone even a
short distance he was set upon by two
robbers. He made a desperate struggle
to escape, but was finally overpowered.
Alas thought Puss Junior, why did
I leave Sir Launeelot: 2" The robbers
took our little hero deeper into the for
est, and at length arrived at a hut. which
they entered. An old woman and a
young girl were cooking the supper.
Mother. we have caught the famous
PUss in Boots Junior - and they dragged
Pu5s forward into the freight.
"Mercy mel" exclaimed the old lady.
"He will bring n fine ransom" But the
young girl, who was very pretty. said
nothing. She only looked at Puss quiet
~. 1t seemed to him she felt sorry. Per
baps she did, for our little traveller
looked anything but happy at his fate.
And in the next story you shall hear
what happened after that.-Copyright,
1922.
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Week Points Way

A 1Tyearod boy held up a confectionery store. Another a year older
'eld up a man in his Office. The wise ones shake their heads and declare
bat the younger generation is going to the bad. But the wise ones are
srong.
On another page Of the same paper that recorded these crimes is
bund an account which answers those who say the boys re not growing
d to be good citizens. It is the account OF the program Of Scout week.
he youth Of Indianapolis is out of school this week and the heads of the
10y Scouts Of America are seeing to it that they are improving their time,
hat in their early years they are given Impressions for good that will
emain mdenbe during their lives.
Athletics, craftsmanship all the things that appeal to the imagination
1 the growing boy are given him by The Scouts. Intermngled with these
hings is the teaching of the familiar Scout creed, based on nothing more
br less than the ten commandments. But the Scout is not preached to.
lie is taught to take these things a s a matter of course. They become
kcond nature to him.
Can the younger generation be going to the bad when thousands Of
be boys belong TO the Boy Scouts and more Ire joining daily?
1t is safe to say that the boys who committed the two holdups de
cribed above are not Boy Scouts.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

SEATTLE, March 28.-Sesttle viii vote
May L on the Erickson Plan" which
would cut street car fare on the many
lines from 10 cents to 8 cents, levying a
special tax on idle lands in the city to
make up the>dehC1t.
Councilman Oliver 7. Erickson, the
originator, says his plan will mean also
better service, adequate financing to re
tire bonds and means Of extension and
improvements.
At present with 1O-cent fare, the sys-
tenn nets barely enough to meet operating
and maintenance costs and pay the in
terest on Indebtedness.
Seattle purchased its street car system
as a wartime necessity TO insure adequate
transportation T6r %shipyard workers. The
price was $15,0OO000.
THE big price paid has made adequate
operation q serious problem says
Erickson. This mas given a black eye to
many ownership all over the country.
THE plight Of the street car system Is
a detriment to the whole city. The
whole city must combine TO remedy 1t"
Erickson's plan therefore puts on
property owners the maintenance and
operation Of the system. Car riders, pay
Ing 3-cent fare, would redeem and ray
interest on the $15.OO0,OOO bond issue for
the purchase. building in addition a
$1.50O,O00 annual fund for extension and
depreciation.
The campaign over the issue is keen.
Opponents declare the plan is confsca-
tory that IL would take the homes Of
small property owners.
I'VE are already paying a high tax in
car fares Erickson r~etorts. But two
thirds OF Seattle's lots are vacant and
held for speculation. They bear no share
in this burden. Under my plan, owners
Of this land, now exempt, would have to
help and the burden thus would be more
evenly distributed"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

principal comedian, does a burlesque fe-
male impe~rsonation which he handles in
an amusing and ihorensive manner. Mile.
Babette is clever as the chief defender
OF the chorus girl.
Mile. Babette has several innings in
the show that are all her own. 4 scene
nom "Zaza" and n speciality In the see
ond act, in which she sings some char
acter songs, including a dope number"
were well done. She might also be
termed a quick change artist.
Nettie Wilson and Bertha Stoller add
greatly to the show, as do Claire Evans.
Bert Spencer and George Rose.
There are many costume changes and
novel scenic effects. There Is pleuty OF
bright comedy and popular music of the
lay. The chorus easily SURPRISES the
average chorus seen IN shows OF this
class. 1t is well named The Big Won
der Show"
The cast for the t~ravesty on "The Gold
Diggers' is as follows:
Lizette lie Rue, a popular chorus. girl
Nile. Babctte
Cora Kidder. her chum, an old timer
-.-.....-..-.. George y. Murphy
DIE, a girl from the country
Bertha StOller
Betty Bevo, one Of the plumb variety
Nancy Brown, one Of the has-beens..
..... .Carryt All
Tri1ie Traitor, one Of the many -.
......... Lorraine Page
Gypsy Camp. Maize Hunt
Katie, Lizette's maid.....Una Chadwick
Sam Green. Bobby's father. Claire Evans
Judge Wise, a legal light. Bert Spencer
bobpy Green. George Rose
At the Park all week.
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congress Resents DictottOn

Congress, goaded by public criticism Of drastic cuts In the size of the
lrmy and Navy personnel, is turning its ire O the Appropriations Commit
be, which, under the budget system, has assumed sIlpowerful proportions,
Ind the extent Of the dissatisfaction over the domination of this single
|ommttee already is 81 widespread that 1t threatens to develop a new
legislative snar, arisen to confound the Harding Administration That the
House is in no temper to brook dctation became apparent yesterday when
] overrode the committees Recommendations and increased the rivers
md harbors appropriation
This committee, BY assuming ezarITke authority, was enabled to faunt
he President and the War Department and determined the size Of the
rmy and where the troops should be stationed By the simple process of cur
hling appropriations for the various units Of defense.
The Harding Administration is now waking up to the fact that the
Presidents authority as CommanderinChief of the armed forces has been
'surped by a handful Of Legislators. who, by virtue of their position on the
appropriations Committee, IT able to exercise even administrative func-
ions.
i The fight, in many respects. IS similar to the one waged on Cannonism
a the Taft Administration, and for that reason and because Of the bearing
! viii have on the campaign. it will command more public attention than
be ordinary legislative fracas.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28
A FOR TO-DAY

Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer:
1 am the Lord thy God which teAcheth
thee TO profit. which leadeth thee by the
way that thou shouldst gO.-Isaiah 4s:17.
Every man has his own vocation.
There is one direction in Which all space
is open 10 him. He has faculties silently
inviting him thither to endless exertion.
He is like a ship in a river; he runs
against distractions on every side but
one on that side all obstruction is taken
away. and he sweeps s%erenely over a
deepening channel into an infinite sea
Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28
MEET GOLDUH
IN REAL LEE

Roger Bean" a musical comedy based
on the cartoon by Chic Jackson, is BE-
ing presented this week for the first
time in this city at the Rialto Theater.
Roger, Mrs. Bean. Golduh, Clarunz and
all the others in the cartoon creation
are seen in this merry musical comedy.
Much OF the comedy IS based upon the
quarrel Of the Beans" over one LILY
Rose" which turns out to be n COW,
James Peck has the part Of Roger.
Margaret Briggs Is well suited to take
the part of Golduh. Walter Ross as
Clarunz is q pleasing comedian. Nessie
Demo plays the role Of Mrs. Bean, which
she created on the stage. sammie Leon
ard and Alice Rooney as Junior and Pa
tricia and Simmie Henderson as a stock
salesman, complet the cast Of princi-
pals. Peck, Leonard and Henderson, a
singing trio with gooH voice, also are
present. The chorus girls are good look
ing and are we'll trained. The costumes
and scenery are pleasing to behold. The
music Is tuneful.
Ii Is a pleasing popular priced en-
t%ertainment.
As an added attraction the Rilato is
showing n feature program with Marie
Provost In 1.-THE Dangerous Little De
mon" Miss Provost is seen as a charm
ing little, happy-go-lucky daughter Of a
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aS O. Textbook

A group in Boston is seeking to have a Kiping Reader barred from
be upper grades in the public schools because the autho. speaks of a
shite officers horse being held by a member of the governed race, adding
which is a good job for a niger" The expression may be somewhat
aaighuy put, but to exclude literature from schools because some obscure
Sssage is offensive to one particular race seems a rather far fetched
pnclusion.
For the same reasons those of Scottish descent might ask Il. exclusion
! Shakespeares Macbeth" ard the GREEKS light be justified in rising
= and demanding that ST. PauIs reference, Beware of the Greeks who
1me with gifts" be cut out because 1t "slurs" their race. VenizeIos'
ampatrots might also join in the attack on the apostle because he said
be Cretans were liars.
! Think Of things the textbooks will say about the Germans, yet it is
bt likely that descendants of that race. even if so minded, will ever be
to temper the decisions of history in chroncHng the great war.
I School books should be clean and wholesome, but they should not be
AeessaTIy barred from the classroom except wkn they fail of educational
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BLIND COMEDIAN CONVULSES AUDIENCE WITH MIRTH
Dancing Act at Lyric-Wonder Shov at Pnk-Muacd Comedy at RmHo

His secretary does that for him. A
board of directors even arrange his
dates" All In all, it is clever satire on
the indolent over-rich. Mr.. Whitecar is
excellent as the secretary. enjoyed this
act, but cart see the use of the forced
curtain 81 eech made by both Mr.. Bush
man and Miss Bayne. Let the audience
demand the speech-making, Mr.. Bush
man. YOU act is entirely too good to
damage 1t by such poor showmanship.
Ernest R. Ball Is back playing many of
his old-time song successes. We all like
to hear Love Me and the World Is
! Mine" Raymond Bond and Miss
Eleanor Magnuson, remembered from
other seasons, are back in a playlet
called Remnants" 1t still rleases. Con
molly and Francis come into favor when
the man Of the team "~jazzes" up d French
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

millionaire, who is courted by a fellow
with an eye upon her pocketbook instead
of her heart. Cupid at last allows the
real man to win the heroine's and
There are some humorous situations and
several good settings.
At the Rialto all week.
IL II l.
MILE. BABETTE is
A 10 AT THE PARK.
The big Wonder Show" the current
attraction at the Park, is slow in get
ting started. but soon wins favor as the
show progresses.
One of the best bits in the show is
a travesty on 1.-THE Gold Diggers," which
is called 1.-THE Dough Diggers," in which
the burlesque chorus girl is defended.
In this scene, George p Murphy, the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

The sky has been
his bigpIayground
since be was a tiny
tot, He has made
more than 1OG
flights and has
never been In a
serious accident. He
has his Owl Cog
giles, helmet. leather
coat, gloves n every
thing that a regular
sky pilot should
have.
Maurice's dad is
one Of the veteran
flyers Of tine country.
When the war broke
out he was a civilian
instructor in avia-
ton at Park Field
and started some of
the aces on their
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28
BREAK UP JEWEL GANG

MARsEILLEs, March 2s.-M. Malvy.
declared by the police to be one Of the
most cunning criminals in the world,
has been arrested here as leader of a
ans Of jewel thieves who have been
preying on American. French and Brit
ish tourists In the Riviera hotels.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28
OLYMPIC GAMES PROBLEM.

PARIS. March 2s.-SeIection Of a site
for holding the 1924 Olympic games has
completely bafflsd the ub-commlssiou
appointed for that purpose. The plan
Of reconstructing the Pershing Stadium
has been definitely abandoned owing to
the cost.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

LONDON, March 2S-A committee OF
seventeen members is now tabulating all
the resources and expenses Of the Church
Of England. TIE task viii take two
years. The committee will recommend
to put the church on a bust
ness basis and stop all waste.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

in an acrobatic Offering.
Dreams" is a posing act, but 1t ap-
pealed TO me as a nigeria exhibit.
At b. F. Keith's all week.-W. d. II.
i Il =
DANCING ACT HEADS
NEW BILL AT LYRIC.
The Dancing Sextette with Muriel Pre-
fer heads the bill at the Lyric this week.
Six more nimble opponents of dancing
never have been seen at this house in the
last few monhs. The dances were well
shown. The costumes and setting are
artistic and each member Of the CON
pany dances well.
The Four Action Boys. whose names
suggests an acrobatic offering. and espe5
cially since they close the bin, turned out
to be a clever musical combination.
Double piano playing. Il Violin solo and
some comedy songs were the features OF
the act.
whether you are Irish OF not. the little
love scene in Irish Hearts" by Joe and
Agnes Reilly, will surely attract ones
attention. Miss Reilly sings n group OF
Irish songs and Joe accompanies her on
harp and violin. We liked the note Of re
hnement which was present during the
entire act.
Straight" an Aaron Hoffman playlet,
presented by Frank b. Dixon and Mar
guerite Murphy, is a crook" sketch
that seemed to please.
The billing announces "Tallman and
Kerwin in smiles, songs, steps, stories"
The male member OF the team sings
Angel Child rather well and the girl IS
a graceful dancer. Some Of their efforts
are rather polntless, but on the whole the
act is entertaining.
Even the tramp comedian, Curt Gallo
way, dds a touch OF refinement to the
bill with his elaborate drop and novel
opening. Although INCH of his material
is aged, yet he went over to a nice hand
Dae and Stanley are two girls who
sing. play the piano and violin. Dura
and Feeley open the bill with a funny
balancing turn.
At the Lyric all week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28
ON THE SCREEN.

The following movies are on view to
day: Turn to the Right" at the Ohio q.
Bought and Pad For" at Loew's
State; 1.-THE Cradle" at the Alhambra ,
THE Love Charm" at Mister Smiths;
school Days at the Circle, and Iron
to Gold" at the Isis.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

Scientist. who has devoted much study
70 library pests, has found that there are
100 different kinds of insects that lunch
off books.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

IT'S FUNNY! Former Governor Goodrich said Lenin and Trotsk
we're the most cruelty maligned characters of modern times" and now
ZONES Emma Goldman with a series of articles revealing even her disgust
EHh the Red despots.
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%1NvroLAnLr.

Ancient Chinese porcelains cannot be
duplicated because the coloring matter
used came from mines now exhausted.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

IF THE bootleggers ever organize a community chorus their favOrite
refrain probably sill be loft in the Silly Night"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1922-03-28

JUDGING by recent disclosures, bloodhounds should be compelled to
ualfy as experts before their evidence is accepted.
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way to fame.
Baby Priest took his arst spin when
he was 3.
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Unusual Folk

MEMPHIS. Tenn. March 2s.-Afeet
Maurice Priest, Jr, @, worlds ounge
aekv hqbv"