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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Speaking Of
Chances
BY BERTON BRALEY

Young Martin B. OCallahan was
bright as he could be,
And everybody prophesied Success.
They said that "All he needed was
the Opportunity
And he would be knockout, more
or less"
But Martins social qualities were
noted far and wide,
And he was very popular indeed;
And what with invitations which he
couldn't lay aside"
He didn't have the leisure to sue
coed.
Old Lady Opportunity came ringing
at his bell.
She hammered on the windows
and the door;
But Martin didn't hear her-and he
couldn't, very well.
Although her calls were numbered
by the score;
For Martin B. O'Callahan was dane
ing with Jane
Or on motor party with a gang,
So Lady Opportunity found all her
visits vain,
For Martin wasn't present when
she rang!
Old Lady Opportunity set out on
Martins trail
"a thing she doesn't practice, as
a rule),
But Martin was so busy that he
never heard her hail,
While he was dining out of play
ing pool.
So Martin B. O'Callahan is just a
failure now.
He somehow doesn't manage to
advance,
And all his friends remark of him,
He would have been a WOW
If he had only had a decent
chancei"
Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Incl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
From a Wife

To the Editor Of The Times
The postal employees most certainly
need a helping hand in the matter of
living wage. I know, because I am
the wife Of one and know how I have
to figure to make ends meet. It is
a mystery to me how an employee with
a fairsized family maintains it on the
present wage with prices so high and
going higher-and that is saying moth
ing of an employee with large family
to maintain.
The reclassif1cation OF 1920 did not
make the salaries adequate to meet
the high cost of living and, as I I'M
derstand, was not supposed to since
the high cost of living was expected
to go down to a point where the sal
airy could meet it, but did not Con
sequently we are left high and dry.
All we ask is IAN even break" with
employees in other lines of work re-
quiring the same amount of skill and
experience.
MRS. HARRISON DAKE,
1915 Roosevelt Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
HERE'S DOBBIN'S CHANCE

n lOBBIN shouldn't become discouraged When State is
u sliding into debt and raised the old
with the Odme shay stands good
back into popular favor. For example:
That 2cen gasoline tax in Indiana on everything from
fvves Rolls Royces expected 81 100000 this year
That's ''penty enough" State officials admit to provide
money for normal needs of the highway commission.
And henfor the privilege of running car every motor
will be assessed for his license varying
from &c % per 300 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Rural Carriers Plight

To the Editor of The Times
Please accept my sincere thanks for
the effort you are putting forth to
help us postal workers to get living
wage.
I am rural mail carrier. My sal
airy IS $3.50 per year Out of this
amount I must furnish my own car
and upkeep, which leaves me about
S95 per month with which to keep a
family Of five. Lyceum courses and
chautauquas are out of the question.
We have not even attended a movie
for two years.
I work every spare hour I have.
We have five carriers in this office and
am personally acquainted with every
carrier in this county and a great
number outside Of this county. All
are in a Ike condition.
JAMES NJ. HAMBLIN, . D
Francesville, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Family Fun
Wasn't Home

Ffve-year-old Ann was often taken
to call with her mother. One day.
while on a walk downtown they
passed beautiful church, and the
mother, wishing to see the interior,
took her inside. They stayed but a
few minutes, and when they went out,
Ann said:
Whose house was that, mother?''
That was Gods house." she was
told.
That night she was telling her
daddy all the details of her trip and,
daddy, we went to call on God, but
He wasn't home. "-Everybody'
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
BETTER STREET CAR SERVICE

: possible diplomatic against busses the
~ Indianapolis Street Railway will
Washington st. Sunday
When city counclmen returned from Chicago
vestgaon the mood of all favorable the doubedecker
to relieve traffic congestion and better transportation The
way company's is the first counter-move
Better service would do much foresa busses Only
few large cities the United boast of nickel fares
That's at least worth remembering when discuss
visibility Of 10-cent buses IN streets
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Assets

Lafayette Journal and Courier)
It is to be hoped that the high
toners and the society atmosphere at
Washington viii not demoralize Sen
ator Sam Ralston Of Indiana If he
is TO continue to rank high among
those who are being discussed as presi-
Dental possibilities. he win refrain
from any rashness as to haIrcuts. and
he win continue to bear IN mind that
soiled collar and a vest richly in
laid with gravy are powerful assets
in a presidential campaign
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What Editors
Are Saying
Sensible

Uogansport Pharos Tribune)
People could make themselves hap
by and bring happiness to countless
thousands, If they would refrain from
giving gifts to those who already have
too much and hunt up some persons
who are down and out and who viii
never be able to return their gift.
There is enough needless giving to
needless people to cover every need
of the needy and abolish poverty.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Jonah

Oft Wayne Journal-GaSette)
That Indiana would be well served
by vacating the Governors Office is
beyond question, but the Republican
State committee cannot abate the
storm and right the ship by heaving
Jonah.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Heard in the Smoking Room

Promptly wire me any big success
you have
Next day the manager received
a telegram from Chicago, reading:
Arrived in safety. Fine room in best
hotel, with bath. Feeling great
"Whereupon, my manager wired
this answer:
Love and kisses, darling. Put
on clean shirt and shave, right
away = Il.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

East w i n d
makes one throw
of the two dice,
totals the points
so thrown, and
s t arts counting
counter C 10 C k
wise around the
walls, commence
ing with his own.
Thus, the East
Wall is one, the
South Wall two,
the West Wall
three. etc.
He stops when
he has counted
a number equal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
What. What?

To tAe Editor Of The Times
Could it be possible that The In
dianapons Street Car Company Is
back of the proposed motor bus limo
to bring a lot Of old buses to the
city. make a cry for more carfare,
get it. and discontinue the bus line?
READER.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Combination

Il can't understand the combination
to my wifes clothes"
What puzzles your"
We'll, when she wants to hide any
thing she pokes 1t down her neck. but
when she wants to get it again. it's
always in her stocking. Bison.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
When Baby Talks

Yes, ma'am, I speak several
languages Which do you require?"
Just this: Baby makes so many
bright remarks in his own language
we thought you might be able to
translate them into English for u.s.
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Is there anything Of historical
importance connected with Bar
bizon, France?
A group of French painters of land
scapes, animal and peasant subjects
resided and practiced chiefly at Bar
bizon. They are often called the Bar
bizon School, but properly speaking
they do not constitute a school. but
were a group of men with similar
aims and principles. Barbizon offers
countless varieties of scenery. both
wild anu cultivated.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Animal Facts

Capt. Paul Mason, Ohio department
of health, warns that rabbits are a
suorce of a painful glandular disease
that is kindred to the rat-borne bu-
homie plague. 1t Is carried by the
lice that infect rabbits. The death
rate in man is low, but the sick rate
is high and the disease Is painful
incapacitating and of long duration
The famous heath hen, once so
prevalent along the Atlantic sea-
board is now almost extinct. DIR.
Gross of Bowdoin College. reports
that there are three small broods still
in existence on Marthas Vineyard
island, Mass, and none elsewhere in
the whole world. And cats are taking
deadly toll Of the small broods that
are on the island.
DIR. Gerrit Miller, q. S. National
museum, says the whale has a te1c-
scopic skull. Whales were once land
animals, he says, but instead of the
elements of their skulls joining evenly,
like those of dog and other land
\ mammals, they are peculiar in that
they show a highly developed system
of telescoping by the slipping of one
bone over another. The bone at the
back of the head is forced forward
and the bone that makes up the for
ward part of the face is forced back
ward over the central portion of the
skull. This telescoping takes place
while the whale is speeding through
the water in high gear, it is claimed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

SalVe for Hubby

Really, Ethel, seven pounds for a
hat is the height Of Extravaganza
well. my dear, I simply have to
look nice when am with you; you're
so distinguished looking. THE Pass
ing Show Nondon).
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Editors Mail

The editor is willing to print views
of Times readers on int testing sub
Jects. Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence Of
good faith. 1t will not be printed
If you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
A Thought

He that giveth unto the poor shall
not lack; but he that hideth his eyes
shall have many a curse.-Prov. 1927.
IT HE mtser, poor fool, not only
starves his body but also his
own soul.-Theodore Parker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Who invented the treadmill?
Originally, the Chinese, who used
is for raising water for field irrigation.
AS formerly used in British prisons,
1t was the invention Of Sir William
Cubitt, of Ipswich, and the first ma
chine was erected in Brixton Jail in
1917.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Mother Has HeIp

Mandy, did you sweep under this
carpet?"
Eyes, Missus Jones, I sweeps every
thing under that ere carpet.-Punch
Bowl.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Q U E 8 T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A N s w e R g

You can get an answer 20 any ques-
ton of fact or Information by writing
TO the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ington. D. c. inclosing 2 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 confiden-
ual.-Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

This is the third of series by Bah
cook on rules for Mah-Jongg. Clip each
one and have a complete rule book free
of cost
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Why are toads very numerous
along a road after a shower?
A toad needs some moisture and this
is it's means of getting it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Which is the fastest train in
the world7
The fastest travelling on a regular
schedule was placed in service in
July last on the Great Western Rail-
way. England. The train runs be
tween Chelteaham and >Paddington.
London. a distance Of 771a miles.
which the timetable requires to be
covered in rs minutes, or a speed Of
61S miles an hour.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

4NU. O-UJtIIIIB IIIo w MI
. HE previous articles carried us
up to the point where the wall
had been built, four-sided and
id. Now we will break it and start
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

John p. Cook, one Of the raiders
with John Brown
He was sentenced to be hanged ant
was so executed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
WAR TIME
RAILROADS
COMPARED
High Rental Paid Companies
Declared Too High by
G, 0. P. Leader.

This is the fourth of series of arti-
Giles on the railroad question by John
Carson. of The Indianapolis Times
Washington staff CarsOns fifth article
will appear tomorrow
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
When and where was coal first

When and where was coal first
discovered in the United States?
In 1901, near Richmond Va, but
mining was not begun there until
about 1850. Anthracite coal was first
produced IN 1898. Extensive coal
mining did not begin. however. until
about 1920.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

How did President Roosevelt
stop the Kaiser with one threat?
During a diplomatic passage-at-arms
with Germany over the Monroe Doc
trine to collect debts, Germany sen.
battleships TO Venezuela to establish
"a peaceful blockade" Roosevelt sug-
gested arbitration. Germany refused.
Roosevelt sent for the German am
bassador and told him, in language adj
hitting Of but one meaning. that I'M
less within forty-eight hours the
Kaiser consented 10 arbitration, Amer
lean battleships, already coaled and
cleared for action. would sail for Vene-
zuelan waters. The hint was suffi-
cient. The Kaiser accepted arbitration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
Tongue Tips

DR.. William B. Miller, Pittsburg:
'Malnutrition is the base of the mod
ern girls ills. She is starving her
self to retain her lines. They aren't
we'll and they aren't i'll There is
nothing particularly wrong except
that they are underweight. When.
I tell them that, the answer Is:
Heavens, doctor, I wouldn't put on
more weight for the world. Why,
might get hippy.' or Why, doctor, II
I get fat would lose my nice thin
ankles >"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

What is the record for coal
taken out Of mine?
The record for eight hours is held
by two mines-the Bell and Zoller No.
l mine, Ziegler, H., and the Chicago,
Wilmington and Franklin OFFEND
Mine ct OFFEND III. In March, 1922.
both hoisted over 5000 tons in a day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

" BIG business looking fellow
q whom the other smokers
called Mac" lit a dollar cigar
and remarked:
occasionally, there's a CLEAN of
humor in big business life. Last week
the manager of my copper flxings
works, over at Detroit, put on trial
a young. very correct looking fellow,
fresh from college. as a salesman. his
last words to the new candidate being:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Eugene Debs, socialist and lectur
err: There is nothing more magnif1-
cent than thinker in overalls-"
Charles E. Townsend. ex-United
States Senator, Michigan: Fright
and justice cannot be obtained by
law unless in the hearts of the peo-
pie the spirit of right and justice
abides. and, if it does so abide, law
is not needed. Until the spirit of
fraternity is all-pervading, penal laws
will be enected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

Does the law compel a landlord
TO put a toilet in house II there is
one outside which is connected
with sewer in district S Capitol
a 70 hN NV MI
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

II something is bought for so
cents and sold for 81, what per
centage Of profit is made?
100 per cent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
A READER

Yes. II the house is located within
the territory bounded on north by
Twelfth, on east by Highland Ave.
on west by Dover and south by Pros
pect St. it must have an indoor tot
let by next May 9.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13
BY JOHN CARSON

Times stan COrreSD Ondent
XVII ASHFNGTON, Dec. 1S.-Tne
IWI Government took over the rail.
- roads under an agreement to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-13

solid.
play
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Next Article: How TO win Nah
Jongg.
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
Ethel BARRYMORE Comes
70 Keith

Americas greatest actress and
foremost dramatic star, Ethel Bar
rymore. just out of THE Laugh
ing Lady," which She has been
playing on Broadway for the past
several months, makes her sum-
mer vaudeville debut at Keith's
next week in 1.-THE Twelve Pound
$500 Look" by Sir James M. Bar
RE, supported by James Kearney,
Ena Shannon and Harry Plimmer.
or recent years 1t has been Miss.
Barrymore's custom to play a few
spring and summer weeks in tho
two-a day, lending her distinctive
self to vaudeville, whose patrons
are just as unanimously enthusi-
astic over her talents as those
who see her in such dramatic pro-
auctions as "Declasse, THE Sill
yer Box" or Gerhart Hauptmann's
Rose Berndt,'' which served her
as a starring vehicle earlier in the
season just ended.
Tom Smith will give the extra.
added feature next week. He is
the emperor of fun, and all We
who have chuckles to chuck, pre-.
pare to chuck them when Tom
Smith steps on stage.
The Wilton Sisters, vaudeville's
clever youthful entertainers;
Thomas Swift and Mary Kelley,
in Gum Drops" Ernest Ander-
son and Marjorie Burt, in 1.-THE
Dizzy Heights the La Pilarica
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
Scion of Society
Enters Film Work

Borden Hartman, son Of Mrs.
Oliver Hartman and nephew of
E. H. Hartman, has gone into
the movies, according to an an
nouncement from the Film Guild,
in whose company Mr.. Harri-
man Is working. During the
last week he played his first
part as a bartender in the F. Scott
Fitzgerald story, Crit" which
Guild is making, with Glenn Hun
ter as a star.
Mr.. Hartman became interested
in motion pictures when his
mother became active Is a mem
Der Of the Will H. Hays COM
mittee. For a number Of years
he has studied acting in schools
here and abroad.
Some months ago, he met the
members of the Film Guild, a CO.
operative, prcfit-sharing organiza-
ton similar in that respect to
the Theater Guild Of the stage,
composed of young authors, actors
and technical workers of the mo-
ton pictures who were graduated
in the 1851 period Of Yale, Har-
ward and Princeton and who,
after five or six years experience
In the studios Of the larger COM
panies, formed their own concern.
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
wv GOD
FROLIC AT
STRAND

Spice from the motion picture
studios of Los Angles and Holly
wood as the world thinks it Is.
Is the theme Of the Hollywood
F'rolics,'' featuring four pretty
girls and a clever young man
which will headline the program
Of vaudeville and picture attrac-
tions at the Strand next week.
Included in the cast will be John
Yule, Irene Richards, Miss Bar
bette Benta and the Wallace
Twins.
Fagg and White in their lat.
est mirth-provoker, African
ology:" Harry White 1.-THE Matri-
manic" in a numerous monologue
with songs; Lou and Grace Har-
vey with a new line Of sparkling
melodies in Harmony and
HASH" and Orville Stamm as
sisted by his dog star" in a
unique novelty, will complete this
portion of the bill.
Beautiful Clara Kimball Young
will be the featured star on the
photoplay program, appearing in
her latest Metro vehicle "Cordelia
The Magnificent" said to be a
story that is eminently fitted as
a vehicle for Miss Young, provid.
ing her In fact with the best
opportunity she has ever had to
display that rare talent which is
hers
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
"ENEMIES" TO
HOLD OVER
AT RIALTO
Cosmopolitan's Great Film of
Ibanez Story Likely for
Another Week.

No definite announcement has
been made as to- the coming attrac-
ton to be presented at Moore's
Rialto Theater for the week be-
ginning Sunday next but, judging
from the enthusiastic reception &C
corded the current showing OF
Cosmopolitan magnificent pro-
duction of Vincente Blasco IbaneZ'
Enemies of Women" with Lionel
Barrymore and Alma Rubens in
the stellar roles, an extension of
the engagement for another seven
days would not be surprising.
In case such action is not taken
however, Goldwyn's r. A. Walsh
production, Lost and Found" the
first great screen drama to be
photographed actually in the
romantic South Sea Islands. the
picturesque land of love and ro-
nance, will be the major offering
on the bill. Starring House Peters,
Antonio Moreno, Pauline Starke,
Rosemary Theby and William V.
Mong,' this tremendous photo
drama is said to be at once gor-
geous, captivating, daring; pic
turizing a story original in concep-
ton, startling in it's wild free
beauty and dazzling in the splendor
with which it has been staged.
Selected subsidiary features and
special orchestral numbers VIII
complete the bill.
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
FIJI NJ W It'll A
M OR AL AT
CENTRAL

Whats Wrong With the
Women" which will be seen for
the first time in Washington for
the first four days Of next week
at Crandall's Central Theater, is
a drama of the modern speed
mania that holds many Of our
present-day flappers and young
wives in its clutches. It Is a
picture executed on a. vast and
opulent scale with a surprising
number Of distinguished players
assembled to portray the leading
roles. Among the foremost Of
those who appear are Wilton
Lackaye, Barbara Castleton,
Constance Bennett, Rod La
ROGUE, Montagu Love, Julia
Swayne Gordon, Mrs. De Wolf
Hopper, Huntley Gordon, Baby
Helen Royland and Paul Nc
Allister, former Washington stock
favorite. The story depicts in
realistic fashion the havoc that
befeIl the home Of Jack Lee when
his wife fell victim to the craze
for all-night, parties, gorgeous
frocks, TASKS and the other con-
conitants of the gay life. The
extra added attraction for the
early.week will be the eighth
round in the Fighting Blood"
series.
On Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, Harold Lloyd, supported by
Mrs. Lloyd and q brilliant cast
of farceurs, will occupy the
screen at the Central in the first
seven-reel comedy ever made In
America, Safety Last"
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
Steamer St. Johns.

For a few days outing away
from the heat and turmoil Of the
city the regular weekend trips of
the palatial steamer ST. Johns to
Colonial Beach are very enjoy
able. The steamer leaves the
Seventh street wharf every Satur-
day at 2:30 p. m. and again on
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, re-
turning to the city at about II
o'clock Sunday evening. At the
beach salt water bathing, fishing,
grabbing, and sailing may be en-
joyed. The large dance pavilion,
located over the water, is increas-
ing in popularity every day.
From Monday through Friday
evenings the steamer makes
forty-mile moonlight trips.
On all trips, the big steamer
carries its own orchestra of jazz
artists, who furnish music that
is enjoyed by everyone on the
spacious decks.
The Washington times., 1923-06-14
Glen Echo.

The cool weather which has
recently visited Washington has
not interfered with the usual
crowds which flock to Glen Echo.
On the contrary, it has increased
the attendance, the public finding
the large ball room and other
amusements highly enjoyable.
Special announcement is made
that on next Monday and Tues
day, June 10 and 10, the ladies
will he admitted to the ball room
free from to o'clock, and
that every lady and gentleman
who enters the ball room on
either Of those two evenings up
to 8 o'clock will be presented n
souvenir from the management of
the park. Dancing will be from 8
to 1870 p. M, with music by the
Glen Echo Orchestra under the
direction of A. Oehlmann.