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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
GIVES AID
To 1853 IN
D. c.
Measure Provides for Retired
Policemen and Firenen
IN District. :.

The bill to equalize the PEN
sions of retired policemen and
firemen of the District was
fayorably reported to the House
today by Congressman Fred N.
Zihiman of Maryland, as author
lied by the House District COM
mittee. The bin has the endorse
ment Of the Commissioners of the
District. 1850.
Affects 15s Members.
Under the provisions of the bill
169 members Of the two depart
ments will be entitled to pensions,
at. total cost to the District of
approximately SAL 1904 year.
The report sets forth that in 1915
Congress passed law known as
the Policemen's and Firemen's Re-
lief Fund, which provides that Ia
per cent of the monthly salary Of
each member. all fines imposed by
the Commissioners upon members of,
the police and fire departments by
way Of discipline, rewards, proceeds
Of gifts, and the net proceeds Of the
sale Of unclaimed property in the
custody Of the property clerk Of the
into the United States Treasury as
q relief fund for members of the
two departments.
Provides for Disabled.
Under the provisions of the bill
to equalize pensions OF firemen and
policemen who are injured in the
g.n.aE.xso - their. dtTTfoc thew n
be; given medical and hospital treat
nen4; which is to be paid for from
this relief fund. It further pro-
videS that when any member be-
comes permanently disabled, through
injury received or disease contract
ed in the line of duty, so as to in
capacitate him for the performance
of duty, or having served not less
than twenty-five. years and having
reached the age of fifty-five years
he shall for any cause become perm
anentIy- disabled, he shall be eligible
for retirement.
sioners shall receive so per cent of
their monthly salary at the date of
retirement The purpose of the
act, the report says, is to .edualize
the pensions of all policemen and
firemen and their widows and
orphans.
Against Discrimination.
The report states that the com
mittee is of the opinion that all
pensioners who are subjected to
the same living cost and who have
rendered exceptional service TO the
District should receive the same
pension. The report states that
there should be no discrimination in
the treatment of aged and disabled
public servants because of the
period of their retirement.
The number of men affected by
this bill, the report states, will
grow less each year and all future
pensions paid will be upon this
same basis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
To Conduct Masonic Rites,

The Rev. J. Harvey Durham will
conduct services next Sunday at
the Masonic and Eastern Star Home,
under the auspices of the Hiram
Lodge, No. 10, F.. A. A. M. Auto.
mobile transportation from the
trolley lines to the home will be
provided by the committee on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
THE BEAN PICKER.

:. A NeU Y0rE; lady 1ohO recOV-
cred $4,000 from aVeGlthy
poman for the alienation of her
husbands affections is described
as a "6eGn picker" Well, $780,
900 beans, or berries, rs not to
be sneezed at.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
STREET CAR REPARTEE.

She had very red hair. A rude
youth entered the street car in
which she was seated, glanced at
her, Uttered, and remarked:
Excuse me, miss, but I must
not get too close to you, or l might
get burned"
She was equal to the occasion,
Don't worry, she snapped. you
are much too green to burn"
Then all the passengers Uttered.
RAFFERTY, COLMAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
DUE ANNOUNCEMENT.

Every time Sarah's beau is 20
call she posts this announcement
in the dining room:
Johnny is to call tonight
and / wish the family would
stay up and enjoy the eve
ming with IN. We just hate
GENEVIEVE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

said, when he was driven to appeal
to the police for help.
His story failed to stand. Judge
Harrison fined him $40 on the
drunkenness charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
Origin of Apartment
Fire zUnkno1Un

by fire. the Norfolk apartment 2O1 2O3 POS street
northeast today the target of women and children
searching vainly for valuables left behind last night when
they forced to flee from the blazing structure In the
eighteen apartments the fire left nothing untouched and
today practically every bit of furniture in the building is
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
WIZDUMB b.
Some thiTga that are al the rage
put us In that state Of mind.

Some thiEge that are al the fAge
put us In that state 0f mind.
Some men afe cowarlfs. others
get married.
Little ideas put into practice are
better than big ones put ON display.
Money talks 80 loud that Il often
browns out the call Of the heart
A bacheI0x's reveFIes fellow his
rcvelfys.
:. The optI6 hiStIG Remark that evefys
thing u for the best WAS not sald
Of pessimiBts.
Catching up our mistakes will
prevent their trippinE Us mp:
FRED SCHWAB.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
Bill To EquqZize Pensions Is Reported
51IsEARDItoSEEkl(a3
N'RE113 BY BILL PRICE c----l>
MARY's LIMBURGER CHEESE.

Mary HAD a hunk of Limburger
cheese.
She carried ii to school one day.
The teacher got a whfff of 1t
And sent Mary on her way.
Mary liked the cheese 50 much
She carried it to a social affair.
And when everybody got their noses.
full -
They Immediately rushed for air. !.
MILO H.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

milo II. is an old but ,i,sfre-
guent contributor. az contribute
for IoVe of It, not for stakes, he
Wfites. s"7he column Is The
greatest on EARTH.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16
IN THE CANDY SHOP.

The bOn-bOn said IL was cold and chilly,
Despite her thick sugar covering,
While the peanut brittle about the
radiator
Soon found himself lowering,
The glazed nuts also cOmpIained
or the chilliness in the shop
In fact. all the candles gFOwled SO
much
You couldn't even hear the gum
drop! MYRTLE M.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

TO STANLEY G.: Your little
poem, What Is It?" printed In
the Sunday Times-Herald Of
January I, has excited some con-
trOVersy. Please send the editor
the answer to it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

You can never tell by the
size of his automobile hO1U
much the OIOner O1Ues the
grocer. PETE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

A chimney s1Oeep's life mag be
one of ups and dOw1ss, but he
usu0IIg comes ont at the top.
w. E. II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

As the hand book man SVo1tld
put it.: "EVery day and IN eVeTy
qUGy I'm getting bettor and bet
tor"
tom CULHANE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-16

The heaviest death toll because
Of traffic accidents for d day in
the District occurred yesterday.
Five are dead. and several were
injured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
COUNTY STREAMS
FILLED WITH FISH

Indiana harbOrs many spots where
elusive bass and other fish Turk.
At the first Of the season the con
sensus OF opinion was to the effect
that a catch Of bass in Clitty Creek
that weighed more than four pounds
was fine catch. A short tina later,
Herman Zoschke. star fisherman Of
Indianapolis. knocked al records for
the biggest bass Of the season.
Zoschke was fishing along Sugar
Creek when something took his bait
and started to leave the country with
his entire OUTFIT. Hoschke gave fight.
and when he landed his quarry he had
captured a bass tipping the scales at
six pounds eleven and three-quarter
ounces,
The scene Of the big show was at
Walnut Grove, near Red Mills. Since
his catch this spot has been popular
The fish was brought TO the Gus
Habch sporting goods store. where the
owner proudly exhibited the results Of
Habich tackle.
Although it is impossible for people
to go to the lakes on a fishing trip.
the streams IN this country have been
so we'll stocked that they furnish
plenty Of sport for the person who
loves to fish.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
RIGHT EQUIPMENT
IS BUSINESS AID
Office Work Facilitated by
Proper Desks,

Business rush has speeded up
work in the offices of firms and all
conveniences possible to expedite
business have been taken on by firm
heads Time and efficiency are too
valuable to be cut down by poor
Office equipment.
According to r. c. Hitler Of the
Hitler Office Supply Company, the
office supply business is more or less
a barometer of general business con
1ition as brisk trade In this line IS
really indicative that business is on
the upgrade.
We have various different kinds
of loose leaf equipment. ledgers and
files; we can take care of the large
or small office.
office desks are more complete in
detail at the present time than they
have ever been. The stenographer
may now have desk that IS com
plete and compact and her supplies
can be cared for in such a way as to
be right at hand when needed. There
is no excuse for their being lost 'or
misplaced. The managers Of offices
have found 1t pays to buy the best
of equipment for it cuts down In ex-
pense in the long run. The office
help is able TO turn out more work.
which is of vital importance to big
concerns.
We are glad 20 assist people in
selection Of their office equipment for
we feel we are in a position to really
advise to buy equipment best suited
TO their needs"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
Local Man Is Oldest Past Grand
Sire of T. o. O. T. in United States

John 3. Cockrum. 1416 y. Alabama
St, is the oldest living past grand sire
of the Independent Order of Odd Eel
lows in the country. He is 60 years
When %. Cockrum Joined the Hebon
Lodge. No. IA of BoonviIle. Ind. He
kept his membership until after his
removal to Indianapolis in 1883, when
he transferred to Indianapolis Lodge
No. 465.
He was elected grand patriarch Of
the Grand Encampment Of Indiana for
one year in 1890. Later he was a rep
resentadve to the Sovereign Grand
Lodge, highest body Of the order.
Since 1888 he has not missed a SEES
sion of the lodge.
After two years of service as grand
representative. he was appointed by
A. S. Pinkerton. past grand sire, who
died recently, as grand marshal
In 1917, at Atlanta. Ga. Cockrum
was elected grand sire, the highest
executive office Of the organization.
He served two years.
Cockrum has been general attorney
for Lake Erie e Western Railroad
Company for thirty years. He IS
president OF the board Of trustees of
the Odd Fellows building and was
chairman of the committee which
erected the building.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
NEW TIRE SOLVES
AUTOISTS TROUBLE

Great strides have been made in
they have now reached a high state
OF perfeotion Since mechanical per
lection. the need for dependable tire
equipment has been felt.
Out of every ten cases Of car
trouble, only one is due TO mechanical
trouble, the other nine due to tire
trouble.
Lambert "Trublprufs" have an
swered this long felt need in doing
away with possibility Of punctures or
blowouts. Their users never have to
stop to initiate tires, patch a tube, or
put on a spare, Besides these ad-
vantages, sthese tires insure easy rid
ing and protection from jolts.
Furthermore. the first cost is the
last cost. as there are no repair bills
and they actually wear longer than a
pneumatic tire The gas bill is dim
inished by the use OF "Trublpruf"
tires because the right air pressure is
maintained The holes through the
tire at right angles to the tread supply
sufficient air at atmospheric pressure
TO assure easy riding and low road
friction.
I. r Brubaker, manager of the
Lambert Trublpruf Tire Company,
1868 w. New York St. says they
are being used more widely. especially
for truck use, Owners realize the use
Of these tires really saves the life of
the truck. he says.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
CONCRETE BLOCKS
PROVING POPULAR
IN BUILDING WORK
Material Being Used for All
Types of Structures
Hound in City.

Every house should be planned with
care. for 1t represents a home and
therefore should be designed to afford
sa much perfection of detail as pos
slble. Certain rules in regard to har-
mony, balance and utility must be fol
lowed to get the best results and TO
assure the builder of value received.
Because Of Its durability. concrete
has come to be used more and more
as a building material One popular
and satisfactorv type Of concrete for
building purposes is concrete blocks
These blocks have been perfected to
such an extent that they now are in
demand for economical and dependable
structures.
According to Lucien Lewis of the
Helm-Lewis Cement Block Company,
their product now Is used in all types
of building. both business and resi-
Dental
"A cement block house. succeed.
makes a warmer, drier more beautiful
house, he said Various tests given
to our block make them 100 per cent
good and the builder runs no risk in
using them. The air space is so dis
tributed as to make the block have
more resistance.
Blocks are used almost exclusively
for foundations OF all types of build
ings Their durability and resistance
power makes them ideal for this pur-
pose. They are easily and quickly
put into shape. and are more econom-
ical than any other material for foun-
dalton construction.
Another great advantage in this
material lies in its hreproot qualities
More and more restrictions are being
placed on construction Of buildings in
order TO make them as fire resisting
as possible and nothing furnishes
greater resistance than cement blocks
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
SELF INVENTORY
sNEEDED, ASSERTS
Church OFFICIAL
Presbyterian Moderator Says
Trend Is Depreciation by
Likes and DiSIikeS,

Man too often is a stranger to his
own soul and must await reintroduc-
ton to himself. said DR.. Charles
Frederick Wishart OF Wooster, Ohio,
president of Wooster College, deliver
ing his first sermon as moderator OF
he Presbyterian Church. Sunday
morning at the First Presbyterian
--b
Reckless agnosticism and cynicism.
SAT-, Dr. Wishart, lead the body in
death and are mitigated by mans
realization of himself and awakening
to the redemption of sins.
DR.. Wishart deplored the human
tendency toward the extremes of self
appreciation and depreciation We
are thrown off the balance by our
likes and disikes Both Of these alb
CREATIONS defeat clear selfjugdment, "
he declared.
LAS the pattern must be burned in
on delicate chinaware so the great
truths of life have never really be-
come fixed for US until they are
burned in the white-hot furnace of ex-
IAerience. Happy is the man who has
%een reintroduced to his beliefs by the
unfailing tests of life. for then he real
ly knows them"
Or. Matthew F. Smith. pastor Of
the First Presbyterian Church, pre-
scented DR.. Wishart.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
TRADE BALANCE IS NOW
IN FAVOR OF EUROPEANS
Haney Says Gold Is Being Shpped From United States to
Pay for Excess of Imports.

to give more OF it in the shape of
money for the things we buy. Prices.
in terms Of gold dollars, are higher
here than anywhere else AS a re
suit. the United States is a good place
to sell things in and poor place
to buy. ...
1t is apparent that for good while
cur exports must be unsatisfactory
while imports will tend to grow.
Sooner or later this will result In
larger gold shipments to pay our "un-
favorable balance" Thus, we will
gradually lose our abnormal gold sup
ply, and at the same time prices here
will decline. AS foreign countries gain
gold ii will strengthen and stabilize
their currencies, and exchange rates
will gradually rise Finally, equilib-
rum will be restored and they can
buy more freely again. Then our
export trade will pick up.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY PLANNED
Program Includes Services at Crown
Hill and Parade.
The General Memorial Association

The General Memorial Association
will meet at the Denison at 7:30 p. m.
"Wednesday TO perfect arrangements
i or Memorial day American Legion
posts of Marion County are asked to
cooperate.
Union services at Crown Hill and a
pa.rade will be features. Speakers at
Crown Hid will include Lawrence A.
HandIey, mayor of Richmond; Emmett
r. Branch, Lieutenant Governor, rep
resenting Spanish American War
veterans, and Lemuel Bodies. national
adiutant of the. American Legion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
AWNINGS NEEDED
TO MAKE HOME
ONE OF BEAUTY
Choice of Shades Holds Key
for General Appearance
on Exterior,

One splendid way in which to both
beautify and protect your house dur
ms the summer months is by putting
w awnings. They take away the
dreary aspect of winter and furnish
a delightful appearance in the green
foliage Of summer.
Although it is possible for friends
and acquaintance to enjoy coy in
terio-s which our homes afford. the
world judges homes by the exterior.
Il is quite important that we do all
we can 10 add to the outside APPEAR
ance Of them.
In the choice Of awnings lies one
OF the most important of all possible
ways to improve appearance of the
house. They must not be treated as
necessary evils. but must be chosen
with great care. They must be chosen
with an eye for durability, and artistic
standpoint as well.
George r. Griffin Of the Advance
Tent and Awning Company points out
that after they are properly hung
awnings should receive care. After
a rain they should be carefully emp
tied and dried When they are taken
down for the winter they should be
stored with care.
Particular attention should be given
70 the color of the awning. and as a
general rule. they should be chosen.
10 furnish a contrast to the house.
Green, orange, and combinations are
popular colors. Red and white stripe
can be effectively used. Duplex avn,
ings. those OF a different color on the
ineide, are satisfactory for delightful
contrasts
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
SIX CARS DAMAGED
!, IN AUTO WRECKS
Occupants Escape Injury in
Series of Accidents,

Six automobiles were damaged. but
no peson injured Sunday in three acct
dents.
Herbert N. Willis. s64 S Ritter Ave.
who had parked an automobile in
front of SAB Massachusetts Ave.
started to leave when his automobile
was struck by a car driven by Mrs.
Henry K. Ruckelshaus. 1915 Central
Ave. and knocked into an automobile
owned by James Laihr. 1915 Rowland
Ave.
A. F. Gresham. "a. Spencer Ave.
was driving his automobile east on
Washington St. when the car col
lided with a truck driven by Ed Lantz-
of New Palestine, Ind.
Levi Parks. 1927 River Ave,
marked his car in front of his home
and said another automobile driven
by Ralph Sims struck it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
MINISTER DEN0UNCES
BRYAN AND COLLEAGUES
Rev. Hensey Says Fundamentalists
Have Un-AmeTiCan Policy.

BIZ Times Special
MUNCIE. Ind, May 21.-Affirming
that William Jennings Bryan is at
tempting to Danish knowledge in favor
Of theology and to cripple and corrupt
our colleges. the Rev II. A. Hesrey.
pastor Of the St. Johns Universalist
Church, Sunday denounced Bryan as a
modern Diotrephes.
"A powerful minority. led by able
men, astute politicians and eloquent
orators, are trying to align the entire
Presbyterian denomination with the
fundamentalist party and to commit
it to their un-AmSican policy Of
sitting free education and modern
teaching" he declared.
I'VE must refute the pernicious at
tempts to convince Christians that
science and theology are enemies and
that there is no element Of truth In the
theory of evolution"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
BY DIR. LEWIS H. HANEY.
Director of Bureau Of Business Re-
SeRrnh NaW York ITniNersifN

ltAIftNOE Oh BUREAU Ol business re
search, New York University
NEW YORK. May '21.-,For the first
time since April, 1914 the United
States has experienced what is called
an "unfavorable balance Of trade"
By this Is meant an excess of visible
imports over visible exports, so that
we may have to send out sgold : to
settle for the balance. In March our
merchandise exports were S341 600. 900,
while we imported goods valued at
$402 900, 900. This wakes us appear
to have failed to cover our purchases
with sales, by the amount of $751;
100000.
OF course, there are some invis-
ible items to consider. Immigrants
bring in funds; our merchant marine
sells shipping service; interest comes
in on bonds, etc. But as things
stand these items are not likely to
help us; for we have restricted i'm
migration and our shipping industry
is not prospecting. Moreover, our i'm
ports of gold are declining. while the
outward movement of gold is on the
increase.
What does THIS change mean for
American business? To begin with,
we hold large part of the available,
gold of the world. and at the same
time have become the leading creditor
nation. This means that ~ foreign
countries, and especially those in Eu-
nope, have to pay us large amounts;
and (2) that they are unable to do so
in gold. The only way they can pay
is in goods-by sending us their manu-.
features and surplus raw materials.
More than this, our enormous gold
supply tends to make prices high here,
since the great quantity Of gold makes
it worthless and consequently have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
MARION OPENS RALST0N
DRIVE FOR PRESIDENT
]. ". Wallace Heads First State
Organization.

Organization.
By Ttrnes Special
MARION, Ind. May -21.-J. NJ. Wal
lace, was elected president of the
Fa1ston for President Club. This is
the first club organized in Indiana
for support Of Ralston for the pres
idency. s NJ VanCleave was elected
secretary and George Stefens, treas
urer.
The organization is supported by
ex-Congressman George ". Rauch.
DR.. F. A. Priest, Meade s. Hays, Elk
State Senator B. B. Shively. Charles
Lee. ex-toastmaster Oscar Bradford.
and other prominent Democrats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
SPINAL IRRITATION

Pain in back of head; pulling of
cords in neck; trouble, with eyes;
pain between shoulders or in other
parts Of spine, or burning, aching,
tenderness or soreness; numbneSs of
fingers or feet or .ingling like prick
Ing Of pins; peculiar, almost indie
scribable pains or distress in heart.
stomach. kidneys or other parts of
chest or abdomen; backache: sciatica.
This disease is easily relieved by right
methods. Elegant illustrated book
let. Price 10 cents.
o. s. PUB. co.
Route 3, Box 855. San Diego,
Calf.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
GASOLINE TAX? SHUCKS!
Thief Drains Supply of Oil From
Parked Automobile.

Carleton Greenwald, 1910 Central
Ave, told police today a thief stole
eight gallons of gasoline from his
automobile Sunday night Greenwald
was at the Colonial Theater. He
parked the car near the Y. NJ c. A
building. The thief drained the tank
A rubber hose was found near the
automobile. Nothing else was stolen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
ONE DEAD, THREE HURT;
AUTO HITS INTERURBAN
Car Is Derailed and Costs Half a
Mile on Ties.

NAltS OAl AlCSs
By Times Special
FIT. WAYNE Ind, May 21.-Rus-
sell Campbell, Marion, is dead, and
his wife, Ruth, and two others are
in a serious condition as the result
of an automobile accident Sunday
night. The machine, driven by
Campbell, crashed into the HOOsier-
land limited traction car at the in
tersection of the Huntington and
Button roads and the Indiana Service
Corporation interurban line.
Mrs. Campbell, Myrtle Adair and
James Brandon, Marion, are in the
Lutheran hospital.
The interurban was derailed and
the brakes crippled so that it coasted
almost half a mile on the ties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21

Crown Jewels of Russia. now in S
hands of the soviet government, III
xalned- at $500. 100000. III