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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
"Lizzie" Just Loves Nice Funerals;
Nightgown Drama Is in Family Wash
Bv WALTER D. HICKMAN.

FUNERALS. small town funerals,
are such nice, pleasant affairs.
They give one such a nice cry, and
if one be not friends of the late de-
parted. the living enemies can remain
at home and dish up the dirt"
Ann Coolidge elizabeth Patterson
of the town of Dean just loved nice
funerals. If Ann liked a person she
planned for years to attend the fu-
neral. But If Ann was hostile,
well, Ann put a boycott on the fu-
neral
Ann is an old maid, the vintage
of 1886 or whereabouts. She remained
single by choice, not her own, but
by the choice Of several men. Ann
loved gossip about as much as she
liked to attend nice funerals. She
had a sharp tongue, but she was a
dear old soul.
You will meet Ann Coolidge If you
drop into the Murat this week to see
Stuart Walkers production Of Frank
Cravens Spite Corner"
Elizabeth Patterson is the Ann
of the production. And what a rare
Ann. Ann carries her money in a
pocket in her petticoat. And she
wears the dearest old bonnet Miss
Patterson looks like she has just
stepped out of some rare old family
album.
There are many rare old small town
characters tucked away in the manu-
script of Spite Corner" Aldrich Bow
ker sports a white wig this week as
Eben Gooch and Boyd Agin is Cap'n
Parker, a sort of an old rascal. Beu-
lah Bondy is the "dashing' elderly
Mrs. Douthett and George Somnes is
cast as Nathan Lattimer, who sue
ceeds in getting both feet into the
grave by the end Of the second act
And this is one funeral that Ann did
not attend. Jean Spurney does splen-
did work as Isabel Burgess.
Ruth Hammond is making her Sec
ond appearance of the season as Eliza
beth Dean, around whom centers the
little story. Again Miss Hammond
brings pleasing personality to bear
upon the character. She is proving
her real worth this week And then
there is Donald Macdonald as John
Lettimer. Macdonald played this role
with Madge Kennedy in the New
York production of Spite Corner"
His work could not be improved upon
this week. Others in the cast are
Wayne Huff. Penelope Hubbard and
James P. Webber.
One set is used for nearly the en-.
tire store, until a fire destroys the
place. The fire scene is splendidly
handled. The country store, erected
as the scene of all the trouble, i'm
presses me as being the real article.
Here is realism from scenic stand
point.
Spite Corner" is full Of bright lines
and interesting situations. And then
you have the services Of Patterson,
Bowker, Hammond and Macdonald.
Nothing more is needed.
At the Murat all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
VETERAN PENNSY
employees WILL
attend OUTING
Program Arranged for Fair
ground Saturday-Ath-
IeticS to Be Featured,

Airplane stunts and athletic events
viii feature the outing of the Penn
sylvania railroad veterans employees
Of all the divisions in the southwest
ern region at the State Playground
Saturday.
w. W. Atterbury, vice president of
the Pennsylvania system, will address
the gathering in the Coliseum and
Mayor Shank will extend a welcome.
Special trains will take members
to the meeting. C. W. Woods is chair
man of the committee for the event
and R. D. McKeon, Union Station, is
In charge of local arrangements.
The organization is composed of
men who have been with the COM
pany not less than twenty years and
was organized twenty years ago at
Philadelphia. Programs containing
scenic views along the Pennsylvania
divisions and also portraits Of the
leading officials of the road have been
printed.
The best athletes of the southwest.
ern region will put on a boxing show
and athletic exhibit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
RAILROAD REPORTS
NEW RECORD SET
New York Central Buys Much
Rolling Stock,

New York Central Railroad has
purchased 4S,O17 pieces Of rolling
stock since the Federal Government
relinquished control, according to an
ncuncement> from New York, made
Iublic by the local offices today.
The new equipment includes 1880
freight cars, $50 passenger coaches,
and 500 locomotives.
May, 1928, the statement says, was
d record month in. the handling Of
freight. Four hundred and nineteen
thousand two hundred and forty cars
were loaded.
For the first five motnhs Of this
year 94,560 cars Of automobiles were
loaded at stations along the COM
pany's lines.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
MANAGER PAYS S25 FINE
Berken Pleads Guilty to Allowing
Minor to Appear in Play.

Entering a plea of guilty to allow
ing minors to appear in a theatrical
performance, Charles Berkell, manager
of the Grand Players Stock Company
appearing at the English Opera House,
was fined $25 and costs by Judge Pro.
TEN. Vinson Manifold in city court.
The affidavit causing the arrest was
filed by Luella Cox, director of the
child labor division Of the State in
dustrial board. 1t charged Berkell
with permitting Betty Claire Richard
son. 6, to appear in "Daddles" last
week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
GOVERNOR FREES
EDITOR MAGEE
Executive PardonS Publisher
After Libel Suit,

BIZ Times Special
SANTE FE, N. NJ, July 17.-Gov-
ernor Hinkle late Monday pardoned
Carl C. ~Magee, editor Of the New
Mexico State Tribune, convicted on
charges Of criminal libel against Chief
Justice Parker of the State Supreme
Court.
Magee was also convicted Of con-
tempt Of court on several counts. He
was sentenced to one year in the State
penitendary and his newspaper was
fined $1,000. Magee had popular sup
port during a sensational trial during
which his counsel, Judge Hanna, was
threatened with disbarment.
Magee charged corrupt practices by
State officials, laxity in the courts and
that a political ring controls State az
fairs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
HEAL SKIN DISEASE
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrat-
ing, Antiseptic Liquid

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with Eczema, Blotches, Ringworm,
Rashes and similar skin troubles.
Zemo, obtained at any drug store for
35c, or 81 for extra large bottle, and
promptly applied, will usually give
instant relief from itching torture. 1t
cleanses and soothes the skin and
heals quickly and effectively most
skin diseases.
Zemo is a wonderful, penetrating.
disappearing liquid and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. Get it today
and save all further distress.-Adver-
tisement
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
Jean Oliver Walks Away
With All the HonOrs This Week

If it were not for Miss Jean Oliver
there would be nothing worth while to
write about at English's this week.
The offering is an impossible and
silly nothing called "She Walked in
Her Sleep"
AS an example Of comedy writing,
1t hasn't a single thing to its credit.
AS a production. it has-the comedy
services of Miss Oliver as Mamie, a
maid
This comedy belongs to the twin.
bed type of an attempt to amuse. At
times it is stupid, and yet when Miss
Oliver is on the stage the play takes
on new life. 1t is not the play which
is the real thing this week. but it is
Miss Oliver. Nothing else matters.
she Walked in Her Sleep" will be
remembered only because it gives Miss
Oliver a chance to make a great COM
edy hit. In the first place, she
dresses her character in outlandish
style. She knows every little trick
of show business in getting over her
lines. She about threw me into a
panic of laughs and so made me for
get for a time what a hopeless play
"She Walked in Her Sleep" really is.
AS Maude, Miss Oliver is giving US
one of the funniest characterizations
1 have seen on the stage. The truth
is her work is so darned funny that
it must be difficult for other members
of the cast to keep from laughing. II
you want to howl" then Miss Oliver
will give you many ten-ton laughs
Miss Oliver is not the person who
walks in her sleep. The woman who
does walk in her sleep wears a very
fiimsy nightie. Oh, what a nightie!
Now you can see through the thin
plot.
Others assisting in this silly play
are Ida Belle Arnold, Mira Mckinney,
Alice Mason, James Leroy, Larry
Sullivan, Eddy Waller, Norman Wen
del, Walter Poulter and Margaret Sell
kirk
Remember, 1t is Miss Oliver who
makes "She Walked in Her Sleep"
funny. 1t is not the author.
At English's all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17

opens with a Spanish number, shawl
and everything. Her clothes aid in
creating a complete picture.
Her peacock song number is unique
as she uses a stage" peacock. She
shows her real ability when she picks
UP a violin and starts to play" She
really doesn't play but initiates the
tones. have heard nothing better
along this line in all Of my years COW
ering the theater. We, who write of
the theater, must confess that it is
difficult to believe that Miss Vernon
is initiating a violin and not actually
playing That proves how good she
is. 1 know you will agree with me
regarding the merits of this talented
woman.
The Jansley Troupe are risely ex-
perts and the word experts" tell the
whole story They are in class by
themselves. This troupe closes the
bill. The bill is opened by two men
and a woman playing basketball on
bicycles.
Howard and Jenkins engage in some
noisy chatter. The man or this team
has a good voice. The act is a sort
Of a travesty on the happer. The
Reno Sisters and Allen offer dances
and violin playing. The male men,
Der of the act attempts something
which is supposed to be English. The
sisters make several costume changes
for their numerous dances.
Charles Howard is a character CO.
median. This brand Of entertainers
on the variety stage are few and far
between. He appears with man and
woman in a burlesque on what pro-
hibition has done to former strong
drink followers. 1t shows what might
happen to a\soft drink drinker. Any
thing may happen nowadays. Howard
is a droll artist.
The Novelle Brothers have appeared
at the Lyric enough times in former
seasons to get an ovation when they
come on the stage. Their bird firta-
ton imitation is a comedy gem. Law
son and Violet talk and sing.
The bill includes the regular movie
subjects.
At the Lyric all week.
+ l. j.
The movies on view today include
'sThe Brass Bottle" at the Circle. Are
You a Failure?" at the Apollo, Ben
Turpin in Where's My Wandering
Boy This Evening"" at the Ohio, The
Birth Of a Nation" at the Rialto,
Wolf Tracks" at the Isis and "Trux-
ton King" at Mister Smiths.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17

Each, convicted in January Of violat.
ing the national prohibition act.
served six months In jail.
Gibbons had been fined $500 and
costs, Bratto $500 and costs by Judge
A. B. Anderson In ~Federal Court.
They pleaded poverty to the fines and
were released.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
Maximum Sentence Given

John Petro, 225 S. keystone Ave..
was to be taken to the Indiana State
Farm today to begin serving a maxi
mum fine on the charge of assault and
battery. Judge Pro Tenn. Vinson
Manifold, in city court after hearing
evidence Of how Petro beat his 19-year-
old daughter, Effie, with razor
strop, fined him $500 and sentenced
him to six months on the farm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
A Real Singing Band
Lands on Palace Stage

Do you like vocalizing with your
jazz time playin' orchestras?
Thank you. I thought you did. So
trot right over to the Palace today
or Wednesday and hear fine bunch
Of men play and sing. These melody
makers are being presented under
the name Of the Blossom Heath En-
tertainers.
They blue" the atmosphere with
some warm jazz playing and then
they sing. They sing Yes, We Have
No Bananas Today" and they Illus
trate the song by pulling fruit and
vegetables out of a saxophone as well
as a lot of melody.
Here is a mighty good singing and
Jazz playin' organization. They are
playing the newer pieces of the day.
This is my idea Of pleasing bunch
of players. Bring on some more like
'em or better still, return the same
crowd.
Ben Boyer opens the show with a
bicycle act. He first appears riding
something which cannot be named.
He then rides many bicycles which
fall apart. He works easy and pleases.
william Dornf1eld Is a talking ma
gician. 1t isn't what this man does
but what he utters that counts. When
he gets a laugh from the audience
he instructs a stage hand to ring up"
laugh on a gong. Here Is another
example of what personality can do
to put over unique idea. He would
fit in on any biG-time bill.
The Dawson Sisters give their idea
Of sister team bf 1886 and then they
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
BANDIT QUEEN ARRESTED
Girl Dressed as Man Nabbed in Chi
cago Rooming House.

By United Press
CHICAGO, July 17.-Mrs. Blanche
Voorhees,, 10, who police claim, is the
queen" of a bandit gang which has
been operating along Lovers Lane"
in North Chicago, was arrested today
in a. raid on a rooming house.
Roy Warner. 81, Earl Briggs, Fl,
William Briggs, IS, and Roy Witke,
10, were with her.
Mrs. Voorhees, who said her home
was in Danville, H., wore "sheik"
trousers with bell bottoms and slit
half way up to the knee, cap and an
army shirt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
MAN KILLS WIFE AND
TURNS GUN ON SELF
Neighbor Attempts to Avert Double
Tragedy.

By Times Special
ROCHESTER, Ind, July H.
Harry Talbert, AZ, owner of the new
Long Beach Hotel, shot his estranged
wife, Lenora Talbert, 90. and turned
the gun on himself. Both died in
stantly.
A neighbor, Mrs. Elmer Folker,
sensing trouble, attempted to talk to
Talbert and at the same time lead
the wife into her cottage on the lake.
The man is said to have grabbed his
wife, and shot her in the back of the
head His body fell across that of
his wife.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17

become a modern sister team. Where,
oh, where are these large number Of
sister acts CONN., from this season?
Maybe from 1886 Who can tell. John
Jackson plays tn ano for the Daw-
sons as well as - saxophone.
Block and Dunlop sing and then
they dance a wee bit. The movie
feature is Minnie" a Marshall Mel
Ian production.
At the Palace today and Wednes-
day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17

Who Asekd the Question
Find Successful Single Woman?"
The question is often asked. Where
is a good single woman7"
y can give you the address Of one
this week. It IS the Lyric Theater.
Address the letter to Hope Vernon,
Lyric Theater.
Miss Vernon knows song value. She
creates a melodious picture not by
shouting but by quiet effects. She
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
ALLEGED Robber Held

A man giving his name as Morris
Wheeler, 81, and his residence as In
dianapolis, was arrested Monday by
Big Four railroad detectives at Ander-
son, following a robbery at Wabash.
according to dispatch Wheeler had
IN his possession a rife. six boxes of
cartridges and . knife, It was said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
HUSBAND KILLS RIVAL
Wife Admits Man Rugged Her-Both
Held by Police.

By United Press
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. July 17.-John P.
Mcclure, SO. and his wife were be-
ing held today following the killing Of
Henry Stamme, 81, by Mcclure, when
he claimed he found him hugging his
wife.
Mrs. Mcclure, when first taken into
custody. denied her relations with
Stamme, but later admitted them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
GANGSTERS SLAY VICTIM
Bullet Riddled Body of Unidentified
Man Found in st. Louis.

By United Press
ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 17.-Police
believe an unidentified man. whose
bullet-ridden body was found on the
outskirts Of St. Louis late yesterday,
was a victim OF gang war.
The body was found by L P.
Greene, an autoist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
PRISONERS ARE RELEASED
Two Plead They Are Unable to Pay
Fines.

Fred Gibbons and Rudolph Bratto.
ex-roadhouse keepers near Clinton,
Ind, were released by United States
Commissioner Charles W. Moores I'M
der the provision of the pauper act.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-17
IRENE TR.AILED BY HUBBY
fireman Follows Wife to London-Di-
vorce Suit Still Pending.
By United Press

By United Press
PARIS, July 17.-Robert fireman,
husband of Irene Castle today followed
the dancer to London. Their friends
still are in doubt as to the status
of the divorce suit fled on behalf of
Mrs, fireman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23

Wrist watches are said to be giving
nav in England to a revival of the
older fashioned pendant watch for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
LINK DEBT TO j. s.
/ WITH BRITISH NOTE
French Press Holds Baldwin
[ Was Actuated by Ex-
change Depreciation.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associa ted Press.
PARIS, August 23,-The British ar
rangement with the United States for
the refunding of her war debt is re-
ferred to by the editorial writer's of
LIE Temps and the Journal Des Debats.
in their comment on Premier Poin-
cares reparation reply to England.
The British government has not
made known how it expects to be paid
by its debtor allies, says lie Temps,
adding: This has been a delicate
question for Prime Minister Baldwin,
since England's definite engagement
Is to pay the United States in dollars
and since this promise. which was to
raise the pound sterling to par, has
been followed by the depreciation of
British exchange"
The Journal Des Debats says: Eng
land. having hastily concluded an un-
fortunate treaty with America, seeks
before everything else to get back her
fourteen billion gold marks"
Reply Popular.
Premier Poncare's reply to Mar
quis CurZon's reparation note seems
10 SUIT the French press and to strike
a popular chord in public opinion
rev members of parliament are in
sarls most of them being occupied in
the various departments. but those
VINO were in the Hobbies of the Cham
ptr united in approving the pre-
mier'S stand
The part of the note that appealed
most to the political leaders was that
in which NJ Poincare asked Lord
Curzon whether France should be
treated by her allies more severely
than Great Britain wanted to treat
Germany, their former common
enemy
Profit in Ruhr.
Great stress was also laid on the
assertion that il the British theory
prevailed the Germans would emerge
from the calamity Of their own maxi
ing with no interior debt and a for
eign debt of only fifty billion marks,
with an annual interest charge much
less than that France is obliged to
bear At the same time. it was de-
clared Germany had profited from the
stoppage of work in the Ruhr by
putting her industries in such shape
tEat when a settlement was finally
reached she would be able to COM
pete more sharply than ever with
those countries which suffered dam
age at her hands.
Comment in official quarters in
dictates plainly that Premier Pom
care anticipates continuation of the
discussion with the British cabinet.
In political circles outside the gov
eminent there is not SO much con-
fidence that London will desire to
go on with the discussion. but no.
where among public men or in the
press does there appear any great
apprehension as to the consequences
OF eventual separate action by the
British government.
American participation in any in
ternational expert conference to fix
Germany's capacity to pay Is re-
gardeI as altogether unlikely, and
it is not thought the British will
desire TO take the risk of proposing
reference of the Ruhr occupation
question TO the international court
at The Hague in the face of Frances
refusal to accept the jurisdiction of
the court in this question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
John F. Courtney and Cordelia Spriggs.
Elijah Briscoe and Laura L. King.
Charles Il Stephens of this c:ty and Ollie
NJ. Wittig of Haymarket. Va.
Carl Burdack and Emma kOwanda.
Fred w. kruuss and Josephine Brothers. both
Of Richmond. Va.
Harry u. Cooley and Muriel c. Ieapiey.
Arthur G. CoHy and Myrtle j. Thompson.
Desio T. Damico and immaculate II. Tassa.
George r. Jones and Louise 4. Nalley.
Charles W. Carter OF Salisbury, Nd, and
Ruth Rrooking OF Richmond, Va.
Stirling Chapman and Masie Pondexter.
Louie Il. Phelps and Ida b. Bailey, both
Of Richmond, Va.
William p. Wilson of Crewe, Va, and Mar
garet J. Williams Of Petersburg, Va.
Allen L. Story of New York city and Irene
p. Polk of this city.
Enamel y. Margolius and Rosalie ALEX
Guy Boyce of Rileyyille. Va, and lola NJ.
Ritenour of Front Royal Va
Edwin G. Baker and Mamie A. Badinger,
both OF Baltimore. Md.
William Churchner of Ballston. Va, and
Alice Radcliffe of this city.
Hazel c. Burriss of 0lney. Md, and Ida
May Downs of Rurtonsvie. Md.
Joseph Warren and Grace Street.
James Brown and Sadie b. Gross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
With Happiness.
From Golfers.


We heard a stranger philosophiz-
ing about the feverishness of a visit.
One evening it was a ride, the next
q trip to the movies. the next dane
ing. and so on. Always restlessn ess.
We're getting SO we can't sit still"
DO We deserve Stevenson's advice and
indictment:
We are in such haste to be doing.
to be writing, to be gathering gear.
to make our voice audible a moment
in the derisive silence of eternity.
that we forget that one thing, of
which these are but the parts-name-
ly. to live. We run to and fro
like frightened sheep. And now you
are to ask yourself if. when all is
done. you would not have been bet
ter to sit by the fire at home and be
happy thinking. To &.t still and con-
templatc--to remember the faces OF
women without desire, to be pleased
by the great deeds of men without
envy to be everything and every
where in sympathy. and yet content
to remain where and what you are
Is not this to know'both wisdom and
virtue, and to dwell with happiness?',,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
A. ]. KANE DIES HERE.
Former Manager of Havenne,
Bakery Succumbs to Disease.

Alexandria j. Kane. a former man
ager Of the Havenner Bakery in this
city. and later connected with the
alien property custodian's office dur
ing the world war, died Tuesday at
his home. 2313 LIST street northwest.
Funeral services will be held at the
residence tomorrow morning at $50
o'clock. to be followed by solemn
requiem mass sung for the repose of
the soul at St Martins Church. at 8
O'Clock. The interment will be in
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary
Kane, nee Rainey. Mr.. Kane was
we'll known among business men in
terested in the bakery. business.
There were no children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23

Connecticut claims flying squirrel
acting as an aerial mail carrier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-23
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
the health department in the last enty-fou
hours:
Thomas L. and Eva G. Anderson. girl.
Harry and Frances whitley. boy.
Robert f. and Ellison J. Flaherty. boy.
Carl A. and Mamie f. Hoffman. boy.
John A. and Jessie Clatterbuck. girl.
Arthur L. and Grace Z. Embrey, girl
Turner A. and Ida Dulaney. boy.
Edward L. and Annie G.. Jones. girl
Harry L. and Catherine Matthias. girl.
Arthur F.. and Amy Beddoe. hoy
Arthur r. and Ruth Z. Farnhan. boy.
William ID. and Martha X. Goodman. boy.
Omar y. and Artena Spain. girl.
William p. and Virginia Stearns. girl.
Arthur Z. and Mary Wilson. boy
Harry A. and Alice Kenney. girl.
Clarence and Milithau Black. girl.
William and Ora NJ. Gross. boy.
Frederick and Florence Turner hoy.
Edward G. and Armeano Randolph, boy.
Clarence and Viola Green boy.
Walter and Mamie s. Baringer, girl.
Edward and Sadie Lee, boy.
John and Rosie Chesley. boy.
George and Louise Mathews. girl.
Edward and Bessie Smith. boy.