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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

for loveand nearly everybody in Indianapolis should
~ have of thahere few worthwhile suggestions
for practical Christmas gifts
Merchants report 80 per increase in sales this year
1922 Indianapolis prosperous But in her harvest others
needy.
The Christmas clearing house offers to you worthwhile
opportunity make exclusive gfa basket of good cheer
present-to family yearning for little love.
The family Welfare Society," 408 Baldwin Block, furnish
you with the name of deserving family person.
Sevenegh dogs of all varieties and values need homes
the city dog pound Want dog for Christmas pres
EMIT You might but your daughter would be ced
to death by the animals company Call up DR.. Elizabeth Con-
ger poundmaser pay few dollars for State and city and
the pick of em all is yours.
Delight of the representative American home said
upon the beamng face of child And what gift child would
make for Chrsmasl
Many Indianapolis families have provided good home for
orphan babies The Indianapolis Orphans Home 4107 E. Wash
ngton St. has little children and babies who long for mother
love.
Christmas may selfish qualification to
But the real spirit of Christmas love for Others
Don forget that when talk mite for the needy
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From KIansman No. 1

To the Editor Of The Times
! As an active member of the Kan I
wish to say a few words regarding it.
I was the first man to sign up in the
Khan. took the obligation at mid
night in a downtown hotel, almost
I three years ago, and have been on
the inside watching its growth, de-
velopment, accomplishments; and
therefore, can answer any question re-
I garding the Khan honestly ard truth
fully.
Now just compare the Khan with the
United States; If a small minority of
bad people in our country commit
murder, treason, robbery, etc, are
you going to condemn our country?
Do you say the whole country is bad?
No, because the very big majority OF
Americans are honest, God-respecting
people. The same as are in the Khan.
And for every radical Klansman that
you show me, 100 good Klansmen will
I show you.
l say to you who are not on the in
side, be honest and unbiased in your
| thoughts and statements regarding
the Khan, for perhaps you may SLAM
der your very best friend. We are all,
myself included, quick to condemn peo-
pie and things before we analyze and
null them over and get down to the
| bottom Of facts. Be fair.
I have been asked, How long do
you think the Khan will liver" Well,
IL the Khan lives through the next five
years and keeps good true men with
honesty and unquestionable integrity
at the helm, 1t viii 1--we as long as the
constitution of our country lives, for
the Khan Is the best guardian 1t has
/ ever had since our brother, George
| Washington's time. God knows our
Constitution needs protection now If il
ever did
In closing let me say that If ever
I find the Khan going wrong, violating
the laws and constitution Of our State
and country, I viii try my best to put
the derail on its track.
TRUE BLUE KLANSMAN NO. 1.
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The Old Beau
By BERTON BRALEY

How sad is the gay dog of fifty,
The bird with the much-roving eye,
Who dolls up exceedingly nifty
And ogles the girls going by.
He loiters where Youth on parade is;
Oh what can be worse than the
bore
Who once was a Wow with the
ladies,
But isn't a Wow any more?
I'm making no comments adverse on
But who, though a middleaged per-
son,
Is merry and jolly and gay.
The butt Of this bitter TRADE is
The goof-there are samples
galore
Who once was a Wow with the
ladies',
But isn't a Wow any more.
The airs that in youngsters are
charming,
In him are a subject for jest;
His leers and his winks are alarming.
In fact he's a terrible pest;
How tragic this once polished blade
is,
This Has Been whom naught can
restore,
Who once was a Wow with the
ladies,
But isn't Wow any more.
Copyright 1923, NEA Service, Inc.)
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| l.
IA being found in Tut's tomb re
Ill mind us SO much of Christ
mas presents.
Now is the time to get out your
broken resolutions and patch them
up to start off 1924 right.
When the weather. balmy so are
tho people, but winter doesn't seem
to make much difference.
Bryan favors a soldier bonus. We
hope the American Legion will not
let this discourage them.
Politicians lead hard life. Get up
every morning and spend the entire
day in a quandary.
There is talk of drafting Henry
Ford for President He wouldn't be
a conscientious objector.
Christmas is the time Of peace on
earth This. however. is one thing
not made in Germany.
London hints the Prince of Wales
toste in girls is not so good. Girls
should use favored lipsticks.
H. G. Wells lost in the British cleo
tons Now his enemies viii say all's
Well that ends Wells.
News from Mexico. Fighting
around Jalapa, All we know is the
name sounds Ike a horse race.
Naval aviators viii try to fly to
the north pole, which is the old home
town Of janitors.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

you complete your hand for Nah
Jongg on such a draw, you are al
lowed eight points extra. This eight,
plus the two for drawing the winning
tile, scores you 10 total as bonus for
the draw.
How to Get Bonus
4. If you win a hand with q. total Of
20 points (the bonus for Nah Jongg)
a consolation 10 points is allowed you.
However, If your score totals % go for
Nah Jongg, plus 2 for drawing the
winning tile, or for filling only place
TO VIM you cannot elect to take the
consolation bonus. Your score in this
case is %, not 80.
5. Filling the only possible place to
win, which scores a bonus of 2, means
that only one particular tile will give
you Nah Jongg and that you draw
that tile. III using the term par
ticular tile" I mean a tile Of a par
ticular designation. such as Red
Dragon, Two Bamboo, etc. This bO-
nus is not dependent upon discards.
Thus If a Dot would give you Nah
Jongg and no other tile would, you
would get your bonus, irrespective Of
how many 3 Dots had been discarded,
or if none had. Conversely, if you
held two pairs, and third to either
pair would give you Nah Jongg, you
would not get your bonus If two tiles
of one pair had been discarded. This,
of course. practically would mean
that the only tile which would win
for you would be a third to one pair.
but as discards do not affect this DO.
nus. Theoretically, you could win by
drawing a third to either pair.
Filling the Hand
The cases where you "tiu to the
only possible place to win" are: (a)
You draw the middle tile to a Sc
quence, or the end tile to a sequence
open at one end only; (b) You draw the
second to a pair.
9. When you have no sequences in
either your exposed or concealed
hands, you are allowed a bonus of 10
points. This Is very useful score to
remember during play.
Z. Should a player have three Of a
kind exposed and later declare the
fourth, you may pung this fourth for
Nah Jongg. This is called Stealing
the Fourth to Win" and entities you
TO a bonus Of 10. This cannot be done
on a declaration OF four at one time,
nor can you claim the bonus If a per
son with three Of a kind should elect
for any reason to discard the fourth,
instead Of declaring Il.
s. II the game progresses to a point
where there are only II tiles left in
the wall. the hand is a draw. AS the
last II tiles are dead, the fifteenth
from last tile is known as the last
live tile" Should a player complete
his hand for Nah Jongg on the draw
Of the last live tile. he is given a bonus
Of 8. which with the points for draw.
ing the winning tile will total him 10
points on the draw.
Next article: Doubling combinations
and pat hands"
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What Editors
Are Saying
Savings
FranIlfort Evening News)

Frankfort Evening News
The banks never did a finer thing
than when they suggested the idea
OF Christmas savings accounts. by
this plan the fine spirit Of giving Is
kept fresh throughout the year and
comes into the fun fruition Of cher
ished hopes at this season OF the
year. To lay little by during each
week OF the year is an easy matter.
and after ffty-two weeks have rolled
around the sum total 10 found quite
large, and the happiness It viii buy
at Christmas time IS beyond estimate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

The girl looked distressed when the
young man kissed her in the hall
och, Tom" she murmured do go
in and put dad in a good temper. He's
been shouting and stamping about the
place for the last hour"
"Why what's the matter?"
II told him you wanted to marry
ne."-London Tit-Bits.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Heard in the Smoking Room

deposit. She had a number of checks,
one draft and some specie. She got
the checks and draft down on the tie
posit slip all right, but when she came
to the word specie she hesitated and
was lost. After biting her penholder
doubtfully for several minutes and
thinking hard, she seemed to get an
idea and, triumphantly, she handed
the slip and deposit to me. The slip
read: Checks, SIS; drafts, sos; specie,
female.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Little Dick Knew

The word thief was on the black
board. but Dick could not spell it.
Surely you know what that spells. )"
exclaimed the teacher. Now, sup
pose 1 put my hand into your pocket
and took out penny, what should
I be?"
"A conJurer," replied Dick.-Lon-
don Post.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
The Cake Was Done

Susie" said the girls mistress, go
and see If the cakes done. Stick a
knife in it. It's done If the knife
comes out clean"
Susie departed Some minutes later
she returned beaming.
The knife come out as clean as a
whistle" she said, 80 1 stuck the rest
Of the knives in it, and the forks and
spoons, too. London Opinion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
For Wife's Next

What? Ten thousand a year to
your wife if she marrtes and only
five thousand If she doesn't? That is
unusual"'
yes, but, you see, ! think Of my
successor. He deserves extTav'-
Passing Show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

No. Especial Bonus Scores
| - | PECIAL bonus scores, which
apply only to the winning
IL hand, are as follows:
l. Nah Jongg ..............2O points
2. Winning tile drawn ..... points
8. Nah Jongg on special draw Of a
loose tile after completing four Of
kind ..................1O points
&. No score other than Nah Jongg
...........' ........'.....1U points
5. Filling only possible place to
win OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. points
6. No runs, concealed or exposed
............-... ~ points
z. Stealing the fourth to win
.................. 10 points
8. MahJonggonlast live tile
..-...-.... .......'-' ~ points
I will now explain these bonuses
more fully:
l. For winning hand CMah Jongg)
bonus of 20 is given always.
2. When the winning tile is drawn
from the wall mot plunged or chowed)
bonus OF two is added.
8. You will remember that for every
four Of a kind declared, you must
draw a loose tile from the wall. If
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

TT HE bank teller sat in the smok-
ing-room on the short trip from
- San Diego to Los Angeles. I'VE
have many funny experiences in our
line nowadays, and especially with the
ladies who are getting to do a bank
ing business on their own account"
he said. Some of them are apt and
quick to learn, but others fall down
more or less pitifully. Ono of the lat
ter came in the other day to make a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
AIR TRIP TO POLE

n LYING from the United States pole posi-
by Jules Verne overlooked in his scientific fantasies Of
fiction.
This is probability for 1924 in the opinion
Moore former official of the United States Mines
who addressed the Indianapolis branch
Society recently
America could accomplish if any nation could
For in aerial defense Uncle the world
with fyhree squadron England proposed to increase
her air force from eighteen wo squadrons France has
lao active service squadrons.
An air trip to the pole?
In that possibility turks the fact are
rapidly armng themselves by aircraft
1T LOOKS the only way Med Mccormick can escape
taking either horn of the CooldgeJohnson dilemma is
to grab said dilemma by the tail
GIVING political lame jobs one way of convin
ing Congressman that pays please the bosses than
their constituents The people forget the bosses don't
to Hi Johnson and Hi Massachusetts
CAL then begin appreciate how
dwell in peace and harmony.
ISN'T coming mighty close majestic when Senator
Norris inmaes that the chief justice Of Supreme
also holding down lame duck job? con-
tempt of court us-whch is American for majestic
AMERICAN don't spend enough their looks
authority If the fair to follow
thirtysixhou day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Yelling
Rnshville Telegraml

indianapolis is yelling because it
may have to pay moro than a nickel
to ride on the cars. Think how far
Rushville can go for a nickel. And
what are you going to do after you
get there?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
What is the flag Of Finland?
White, with a blue cross.

What is the record win for
small amount wagered on a horse?
a horse at approximately $500 to
returned what is believed to be
worlds record dividend for its owner
IN a race at Poona, India. Therserse
Kletititor, paid 17.1O9 rupees. about
$5,e4S, for a stake of about $2.41.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Lively


(MunC1e Evening Pressl
Some Of the nveliest Of the "holi-
day dances" arc those INDUCED in by
parents who have to dance around to
find the money with which to finance
their fiapper daughters and sheiS
sons during these trying days.
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Q U E S T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A N s w E R S

You can get an answer TO any ques
ton of fact or information by writing
10 tho Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ington. D. c. inclosng cents in
stamps for reply. Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions will receive a per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are conhden-
NaI-EditOr
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Indiana
Sunshine

John Hodges, Martlnsville. claims he
was recently talking to a Monroe
County resident and was astonished to
learn that the man did not know Of
the death Of President Harding. The
Monroe County citizen said that he did
not take any kind OF a paper and
had spent much of his time back IN
the hills and brush cutting ties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
Editors Mail

The editor is willing to print views
Of Times readers on int testing sub.
iects Make your comment brief
Sign yoJr name as an evidence of
good faith. 1t will not be printed
if you object.
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NEW YORK
CALLS FOR
DEMOCRATS
Plea Is in Vain, However,
and Chicago Is Likely
Convention City,
Times Washington Bureau,
1929 New York Ave.

EU1 ASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-If you
lWI lived in New York and read the
L New York newspapers you
might get the idea one of its sum-
mer attractions for 1924 is to be the
Democratic national convention. But
that would be a mistaken idea. The
Democrats are going to meet else
where-most likely in Chicago.
New York is making a real effort
to land the convention. The money
has been raised and the hurrah is
loud and enthusiastic. New York's
capacity for entertainment is being
impressed upon every member of the
national committee. although this is
unnecessary, since Broadways bright
lights speak for themselves. National
committeeman, like other men, are
grown-up boys. They like to visit
New York. They know the average
delegate would like to visit New York
and so would the average delegates
wife.
Then why not? Answer: Bad poll
tics.
In Arms of Tammany
What! Hold the convention right
in the arms Of Tammany, right under
the shadow Of Wall Street, right on
the door-mat of the big interests?
Can't you just hear the loyal party
folks in all States west Of the Hud-
son River shouting, Never. by gum!"
The loyal voter probably would trust
himself to resist the Establishments
Of big business in New York, but he
won't trust any other person to do
so. He won't trust the delegates to
the coming convention.
The national committee members
know this sentiment and they will
only listen politely when New York's
invitation is presented at the meeting
here Jan. Is. They'll conhne their
voting principally to Chicago and st.
Louis.
String On Invitation
There are two other reasons, how
ever. besides the fear Of iniquitous in
fiuences in the Big Town. One is
that the New York citizens commit
tee. including Republicans as well as
Democrats. offered an invitation with
a string tied to it. They guaranteed
the expenses of the convention, with
a proviso that the citizens committee
audit the expenses. No other town
ever PROPOSED TO audit their expenses,
say the Democratic committeeman
and 1t would be a bad precedent to
start
The other reason is McAdoo's
friends in the national committee feel
that New York Is hostile to their can
dldate. The atmosphere in Manhat-
tan would be unhealthful for the Nc
Adoo boom. they think. Since theer
gre probably more out-and-out Nc
Adoo men in the national committee
than there are men committed TO any
other candidate. this may be sufficient
reason without the other two.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Peter Molski a resident of Marion.
was recently arrested on a liquor
charge when a booze making outfit
and a quantity of mash was found
in his home. However. Peter said he
didn't have any hand in the affair as
the outfit belonged to his wife, who
made all the liquor. But officers took
Peter to TAIL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
What is Yernis-Martin2

The French name for limitations Of
Chinese and Japanese lacquer, which
limitations were brought to perfection
by four brothers named Martin, in the
reign OF Louis XIV Of France.
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OppOrtune
DAILY Clintonian)

This ought to be a good Christmas
for buying usful, needed presents in
Clinton.
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Kick

Lafayette Journal and Curier1
Yet there are old-fashioned young
sters who will tell you there is still q
kick in the mistletOe
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Is it possible for a gas meter to
go wrong between two readings
two months apart that showed II
to be in order?
1t is extremely improbable that a
meter which was accurate at the be-
ginning and end OF a sixty-day period
would be inaccurate at any intermedl
ate time. Generally meters tend to
run slower in service because both
the factors which change meter read
ings operate in that direction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
A Thought

The beginning Of strife is as when
one letteth out water; therefore leave
off contention. before it be meddled
with.-Prov. 1914.
-" ROM hence, let fierce contend
r ing nations know.
- What dire from civil discord
OM-A ddisnn
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
No. Especial Bonus Scores

This is the eighth of a series by Babcocl5
on Nah JoDgg rules Clip them all and
have a complete rule book free.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Being confined TO her bed with
sickness did not prevent Lucy M.
Casperson Of Duukirk from marrying.
The groom, Cledith McCammon of
Millgrove, accompanied by a justice of
peace, went to the bedside Of the girl,
where the ceremony was performed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
What is the lowest tempera.

" MT - tIo IUWUsL LCIItp a
ture ever created by man?
Eighty-two-one hundreths degrees
above absolute zero on the Centigrade
thermometer. This was reached in
an unsuccessful attempt to uquify
helium.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

It's a perilous thing for man to
complain of his wtfe's cooking. even
after they have lived together for "A
third of n century. In filing suit for
divorce, Mrs Charles Dean Of Auburn
said her husband was constantly com.
planning of her cooking. Il never
could please him" she declared They
have been married thirty-three years.
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Wrong Address

| Mail to following persons has
| been returned to The Times. If
| a better address is furnished us,
mail will be forwarded;
Mrs. A. A. Wise, r. r., Box
| 30S; Mrs. Stella Inman, Box 1872,
| r. D. Speedway; Miss S. Evans,
PA N. Rural St; N. Hancock.
1905 -, Of Indianapolis; Mr.
Chas. Clayton. r. r. 4, Shelby
Vile. Ind; Mr.. b. H Shuber,
r. r. No. /, Stilesville. Ind.
What are Sanghara Water
Nuts? Do they flower under the
water?
This plant is spelled Singhara. The
plants grow in fresh water; the flower
and fruit are both under water.
What is the import duty on dia-
monds?
Twenty per cent Of the purchase
price on unset diamonds ready for use
in the manufacture Of jewelry
OF whom was it said: HE
touched the dead corpse of pub
lie credit and it sprung upon it's
feet?
OF Alexander Hamilton, by DAME
Webster.
Is the bat a bird?
No. the bat is a mammal, highly
specialized so that it may fly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
What Is lac racial composltion

of the people Of Tasmania?
They are 1872 per cent native Tas-
nanians. Ills natives Of the United
Kingdom and 10 natives OF other
ustralasian colonies. There are 600 or
700 colored aliens and about ESQ half
caste aboriginals.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

Eva ASHINGTON, Dec. 19.--If you
IWl lived in New York and read the
New York newspapers you
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19
NOM SIMS
~ i ! Says

I'LL these funny looking objects
a being found in Tut's tomb re
- mind us so much Of Christ
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

1T LOOKS if the only way Medi Mccormick escape
taking either horn of the COolidgeohnson dilemma
grab said dilemma by the tail.
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GIVING political lame ducks fat jobs way
ing Congressman that please the bosses than
their constituents The people forget don't
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-19

IS for Iove-and nearly everybody in Indianapolis shou
IA have of that-here few worthwhile suggestion
for practical Christmas gifts.