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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

What does baboo sometimes
spelled babu) mean?
This is a Hindu title of respect
equal to Mr." or Master" in Eng
lish. given in India to educated and
wealthy natives or persons OF dis
tinction, but used nowadays by Anglo
Indians In a slightly disparaging
sense, implying merely superficial cul-
tivation, or simply intended to desig-
nate a native clerk who writes Eng
lish.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Little Joe Knew

Can any little boy in the class tell
me why the lions did not harm Dan
tel?"
Small Joe: IT guess 1t was because
they all belonged to the same circus"
Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Chollie for the Movies

Ever since the picnic the girls have
been trying to convince Cho1lie that
he should go into the movies"
That's what he's fitted for He
was the poor fish who sat in the Gus
tard pie. Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Editors Mail

The editor is willing to prfnt views
of Times readers on interesting sub
iects. Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence OF
good faith. It will not be printed
If you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Marry and Be Boss

when I get married III be boss or
I'll know the reason why"
"Oh, ou1l know the reason why,
all rigl Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
What Editors
Are Saying
BRYAN
DAILY Clintonian)

lDalIy ClntOnlanl
Despite all the kicks the Demo
cratic "critter" has given him. Mr.
Bryan is right UP at the head of the
line OF those at the donkeys heels
today
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

Could you give some informa-
ton about Lewis Carroll. the
English author?
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. an
English author. famous for his
writing under the nom-de-plume Of
Lewis Carroll" was born in 1893.
graduated from Christ Church, Ok
ford. in 1854. took orders in 1861, and
was mathematical lecturer in his col.
lege from 1855 to 1891. His "Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland" 1850 and
Through the Looking Glass" uS72)
have become Juvenile classics and
have been widely translated He
wrote other works in the same vein,
and number of mathematical trea-
tises. He died January IA, 1898.
Which is more powerful. steam
or electricity
The Bureau of Mines saws that
steam power. used direct in units
over about 10000 kilowatts, gives
greater power for a given ccnsump.
ton of fuel; for lower powers. cleo
trio outputs, when generated with gas
engine-driven generators. using pro-
Queer gas, will give the greater power
for an equal amount OF fuel
Can the age Of ivory be told by
the COLOR
Authorities at the National Museum
say that only presumption as 20 age
can be made. It can be determined
that a given piece of ivory Is old but
nothing definite as to its exact age can
be determined by the color.
Where was st. Patrick born; in
what year, and why was the
shamrock chosen as the emblem
of Ireland?
He was born at Banneventa, the
locality of which IS disputed. Tradi-
ton places it at Dumbarton, Scotland,
but 1t was more probably in south.
western Britain, not far from the
Irish channel. He was born some.
whede near the year 3S9-the exact
date Is not known. st. Patrick is said
to have used the shamrock (Which has
three leaves) in illustrating the doc
trine Of flower the trinity to tho Irish,
hence its adoption as the national
flower of Ireland.
Why do we celebrate Labor
day?
In 1882 Matthew Mcguire. secre-
tary of the Central Labor Union,
New York City, with the approval Of
the union, correspondent with the vari-
GUS labor organizations in the State
with view to setting aside one day
in this year as their, own holiday. The
proposition was well received. The
first Monday in September was chosen.
Mcguire was madD chairman of the
committee to arrange for the Labor
Day celebration in that year. A bill
was put through Congress to make
Labor day a national holiday, and
passed without opposition, and was
signed by the President and became
a law June %, 1894.
Who was governor general Of
the Congo during the Congo rub
Der scandal and what year was It?
The Congo rubber scandal covered
many years the approximate dates
being from 1897 to 1910. Baron Wahis
and Mr.. Fuchs were governor gen.
erals during this time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Indiana
Sunshine

A party Of Connersville citizens
went frog-hunting. They caught ff-
teen fine specimens which they bun
died into a sack and started home.
But their dreams of frog legs for
breakfast vanished when they found
that every one OF their captives had
escaped through a hole in the bag.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

No sirl Citizens of Union City say
there isn't going to be any Kewpie
dolls. doll racks or any other carnival
features at their community fair this
year. They intend to have a little
more interest in poultry and less in
anuSennents
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

Greensburg, known as the town
with the tree on the courthouse
tower now announces that more
trees are growing in the same place.
Besides the large one there is one
which. has attained heighth of two
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04
Q U E s T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A n s w z r 8

You can get an answer TO any ques-
ton Of fact or information by writing
TO the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 n Y. Avenue. Washing.
ton, d. c., tossing 2 cents in stamps
Medical. legal. love and marriage ad-
vice cannot be given, nor can extended
research be undertaken. or papers,
speeches. etc. be prepared. Unsigned
letters cannot be answered. hut all let
tiers are confidential. and receive per.
sonal replies-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

Several Elwood men invited Her
schel Moody snipe.hunting. They
drove out in the country In their
"hivver" parked 1t and posted Moody
close by with a bag to catch the
snipes as they ran for the woods.
But Moody was wise He took the
ignition coils from the car, placed
them in the bag and beat 1t. And
the wise-guys walked to town.
Two more lady employees at the
courthouse at Bluffton have recently
had their hair bobbed. This leaves
but a single girl working in the coun-
ty building with unshorn locks.
The old Montgomery home. which
has occupied the same position for
over 100 years and said to be the old
est house in Martinsivlle, Is to be
moved. 1t was to be torn down, but
was found to be in such good condi-
ton that plans were changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

Where and when must I regis
ter my baby for baby show at
State Fair?
All entries in State Fair exhibitions
must be in before Aug. 13. Notify
1. Newton Brown. Room 234. State
house, of your intention of entering
your baby in the baby show.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

Who was governor general Of
the Congo during the Congo rub
Der scandal and what year was It?
The Congo rubber scandal covered
many years, the approximate dates
being from 1897 to 1910. Baron Wahis
and Mr.. Fuchs were governor gen
srals during this time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-08-04

There is a tribe of apes living on
the rock of Gibraltar, and they are
protected by law.
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
Silk PetticOats
Special at
1898

Including samples Of higher
cost radium silk and silk jer.
sey Petticoats, some novelty
trimmed, others the fashion
able tailored models, with,
flat flounces; regular and ex-
ira sizes. Why pay IS and
more?
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
The Coats

The Materials Camel's
hair effects, overplaids,
shadow plaids, velours and
novelties; sizes IA to 20, So
to "A. All at $14. so. Palais
Royal Basement.
The Styles Include coats
for madame as well as miss;
anything from 4 straight time,
severely tailored model, to
sports models:
The Washington times., 1923-03-16

Correctly made IN every
way Strings faVorite by
far. and ii material Of
heavy plaids, velouf and
silky brocaded materials
silk lined and III every shade,
including the popular grays
and cocoa, black and navy.
On sale promptly 9 Is O'Clock
All st $14.9O Palais Royal
Basement.
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
Juveniles
Soc

The fashionable Ribbed
Socks, with rolled cuff tops;
Of silk and Isle, in browns,
grays or white; irregulars;
sizes z to 9h. Special at
Soc pair.
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
Special at 9c

silk and Isle Stockings
with the beauty of silk and.
unusually durable. Note the
embroidered clocks. Browns,
grays, purple and green, in
terwoven with black; irregu-
lars; at only lac pair.
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
The Suits

Materials Poiret tWills;
camel's hair effects, plaids Of.
every description and color;
sizes Is to "a. All IT 81 .9O.
Palais Royal Basement.
The Styles Plain tailored
as well as box coat and side.
button effects; the box coats
are beautifully ernbroid
and silk stitched, in all
colors.
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
Bargain Basement


we or YOU expect conditions had been normal
The coats sale tomorrow morning ~ ~
1928 season And THINK OF
7sc! Andb study TINS enu 49,
carefully the Pas Royal Basement Store your 1se p W
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
$3.50 to $50. 50
Coats and raps
Silk Stockings
Special at
$1.39

Guaranteed first quality
Thread Silk Hose, with panel
back and seam; 81 to 10, in
browns, tans, gray and black.
Why pay more than $l.39i
The Washington times., 1923-03-16
C. B. and Oyida
Girdles
$2.49

OF brocaded material and
elastic, scientifically con-
structed; lengths IL and II
inches; sizes to 81. For a be-
witching figure, wear one Of
these girdles.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
SPANISH OMELET

BY BERTHA v, sHAPLEIdH
M (NAlnalfa Irnaararutfx

~ kHhANNblH hNNANNfih9
Take two tablespoons each Of good
oil and chopped onion, a Glove or
bean OF garlic, chopped. two cups of
canned or four fresh tomatoes, peeled
and cut into small pieces. one, tea
spoon each OF salt and papFika, a
quarter pound OF fresh mushrooms,
eight olives, stoned and cut into strips,
iive eggs, ive tablespoons water or
milk and sale ana pepper.
Cook the onion and garlic in che
ell for fiye minutes. being careful not
10 brown, Add tomatoes. sugar. salt
and paprika. and cook slowly for half
an hour. or until quite thick. Wash.
peel, and cut into pieces the mush-
rooms and cook in little butter for
five minutes. Add 10 the tomatoes.
and AZ the same time add the olives.
When the tomato mixture Is ready
make the omeiet,
Beat the eggs very slightly with
fork, add water or milk. salt and
pepper. Heat the frying or omelet
pan, add oil. and pour into this the
eggs, Move the pan frequently as
tho eggs set, and. with knife. raise
New Spring suits show variations of
ing the uncooked part OF the egg 10
touch the pan. In this way the egg
does not become hard. but remains
creamy. When only a very little egg
remains in n liquid state loosen
around The edges and fold over two or
three times. Turn into a hot plat
ter and pour the tomato around it,
Carpish tho ion ~ TIE omelet with n
few sprigs of parsley or watercress.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22

\ RessF knowsd H." hisiah Mule
deelaHgd.
anea Eeamean te say sou hsyeni
heard M gabble p Turkey PTe1dfoei
asked Ia 8 0lud Fesee, "NhN I've
gahhlsa . AahdFed times IL ! have
onee.
= ain1 heard yea said Mistah
Mule with gTin,
AaA, Turkey RTenafeot liked al
the neighh0fs "a neliee him, he
wanted al the faFmgaTd folk 20 adj
miEe his walk, his fiRe feathers, his
Eideans yalees And when Mistah
Mule told him that he hadn't even
knaHn he Was anywhere around,
Turkey PHaudfooi grew angTier than
ever II Mistah Mule had heen a per-
son Of his own size, Turkey Proud
feet would certainly have rushed al
him, and fought him, But Mistah
Mule could have kicked him over the
fence without halt trying, And fIT-
key Prondfoet knew il, There was
nothing he could do except hlusier,
And he could always do that without
half trying,
you've been on this farm quite
awhile now" he gehhled loudly,
''fom ought to know by this time that
I'm a person Of importance, When
60 out for stroll. all the farm yard
folk turn their heads and stare al
me"
',naes they?" said Mia.ah Mule
pleasantly, What for does they do
that ?"
"My goodness" Turkey proudfoot
exclaimed. What a duh fellow you
are, Haven't YOU any eyesf Haven't
you any ears9"
Mlstah Mule had both eyes and
cars especially ears, But he claimed
not to kno. what Turkey Proudfoot
meant
Haven't yon learned yet that
I'm the ruler OF the farmyaru .'S Tur-
.sey Pfoudfoot asked him seornfnlly.
: And at that, Misiah Mule gave voice
TO his .aueer hee.haw once more.
II was langhin' ut you that time"
he remarked.
Copyright. 1929. by Metropolitan
Newspaper Seryice,)
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
ONE MAN WOMAN
A HOUSE OF SORROW.
BY RUTH AGNES ABELING

Can you see anything" Latham
asked, following the direction of
Hates gaze.
Kate was looking toward the back
of the shop. From the room, off the
dim passageway, which she recognized
as Sing Logs gorgeous bed room, rays
of light slanted. IT seemed to her
that Sing Logs wailing came from
there.
Dared she venture back? she asked
herself.
"Will you wait here while ] go
back? know him a little-perhaps
he wouldn't object to my coming"
she whispered and then left Latham
standing alone in the shadowy front
room, while she made her way eau
tiously toward the back of the shop.
A low, flat pile of freshly washed
and dried clothes lay ghost-like on
a long table. She halted, frightened
fer the minute.
But like magnet the sound from
the back attracted her. She moved
on. AS she entered the passageway
hack of the ironing room she stopped
again. ne nldct WdS ndTTON. It's
intense blackness was broken only by
the thin rays of light which slanted
from the room ahead.
Kate stood waiting, fearing to 60
on.
She sensed a presence back of her.
Suddenly it seemed to Kate that her
throat had become paralyzed. She
wanted to turn to see who was near
her. She wanted to speak. But she
was powerless.
a hand touched her arm. She
trembed. The darkness seemed to
intensity.
Kate" the word was barely audi
BILE.
Kate relaxed. Latham had fol-
lowed her. II was his hand which
touched her arm. She was glad he
was there. She realized that she had
been more afraid of the blackness
than she had wanted to acknowledge.
Il didn't want you TO come back
here alone" whispered Latham, but
III Keep out of sight as you reach
the door"
Her hand closed over his for al
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
Arch ST. CLUDROOM
OWNER FINED $500
Prosecutor Says 400 Keys Are
Distributed Throughout City

| Philip Bardeek. whose clubrooms
at 1877 Arch street, were raided last
Saturday night with the result that SO
bottles of beer containing more than
the legal percentage OF alcohol were
found and a quart bottle, half filled
with liquor, was also seized. was fined
5000 and costs by Judge b. w. Alling
this morning in police court. jail
sentence of 10 days was suspended. IT
was Bardeck's second appearance on
liquor charges. The states case was
presented by Prosecutor W. Nj. Green
stein.
Attorney P. +. McDonough entered
a plea of nolo contendere in behalf of
Bardeck. Prosecutor Grecnstein told
the court of the seizure of liquor and
beer after the police had broken down
door. Fourteen men were in the
club at the time. Bardeck admitted
selling the beer. hut denied any
knowledge of the whiskey.
The defense set forth was that the
club was one of some 80 or 40 men,
bers, all of whom had keys. Only
beer was sold and that was purchas-
ed by Bardeck for near beer. The
wlliskey was the property Of man
who was in the place at The time OF
the raid, Lawyer McDonough told
Judge Alling. II was brought to the
attention of the court that there Is
another club in the building and the
defense counsel felt that many of the
sins of that club might have been
visited upon Bardeck's place,
Prosecutor Greenstein added to his
remarks a statement that he had been
informed by the police that about 400
keys to the place have been distribu-
ted about the city.
Hearing On Assault Case
Judgment was suspended in the
case of Michael Was, charged with
assaulting John Brurkowski. Sunday
at the formers home at rs
Oak street. The complainant and a
friend. Walter Brown, testified that
they went to Wass home and had |
some drinks and played cards. both of
which cost them considerable |
amount of money. John threatened |
to have Was arrested on suspicion of |
at cards and Was struck |
him, knocking him down the stairs. 1t |
was testified
Was explained that the two men |
came to his home drunk and were |
abusive. His wife and children began |
10 cry, so he ordered the men out of
the house. and when Brurkowski at
tempted to strike him, he elected the |
visitor, he told Judge AL
ling.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
MILK BOARD CHANGES
Dropping of Three Members Is Rec
commended In Report

Hartford. Feb. 21.-The dropping
from the state milk regulation board
of Attorney General Frank L. Healy
Secretary l.. Healy of the state board
of agriculture, and Dwight J. Minor
of Bristol. secretary of the Conn.
Dairymen's association will be recon-
mended to the general assembly the
legislative committee on agriculture.
it was learned yesterday.
Chairman Albert B. Landon of the
committee will report a bill original
ed in the committee which would
limit the membership of the board
to the dairy and food commissioner,
the commissioner of domestic ami
mails, the state health commissioner
and two citizens actually engaged in
the production of milk. who would
be appointed by the governor for four
years, subject to the confirmation of
the senate.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
Elton Jacket Worn With Spring Suits

New spring suits show yariliens Of
the Zion Jacket
oAe model mas he'll sleeves reaching
only slightly below the elbow and may
be down with shOFtrsleeyed slip-an
dress Of the sort favored for three
Iieee suits.
The other has nndersleeges, shirred
az the waist, ANA an undeHest res
81 milling blouse gathered on a vide,
low belt. In this model The under,
sleeves and undervest almasl always
are Of the same silk as the linlAg,
giving the effect Of a bright, silk
blouse worn under a tailored suit,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
P|MPLY?WELL, DON'TBE
People Notice It. Drive Them
off with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

Apimply face will not embarrass you
much longer If you get a package Of
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin
should begin to clear after you have
taken the tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the
successful substitute for calomel; there's
no sickness or pain after taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as effec-
lively. but their action is gentle and
safe instead Of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursedwith dark brown taste,
a bad breath, a dull, listless, mo goo"
feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable
compound mixed with olive oil; you
will know them by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tents afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result. Take one or
two nightly for a week. See how much
better you feel and look. l5c and 30c.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
ANOTHER "vILLAGEv RAID
Pirates Den Resort Cleaned Out
Attendants Arrested For Being Armed

New York, Feb. 22.--Greenwich
Village had use for shock absorbers
again last night when the police de-
prived the American Bohemia OF an
other Of the magnets that lures the
stranger into the cellar tea rooms.
There was sound of revelry within
but all was dark outside tonight when
the two guards made up as dervishes
of the bounding main who are paid to
pace back and forth before the PR
stes den" to advertise the life within
found use for the swords and pistols
that clang as they walk.
While doing their advertising guard
mount the police surprised the pair
and arrested them for carrying wea-
pons. Then the bluecoats went in
side, took down an armorysof small
arms that dangled from the walls and
spoiled the party.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
MARY PICKFoRD AT FOx's.


AZ no time In her career has Mary
Piekfofd given more care to. the
choosing Of east or 10 the assembling
Of suitable tyres that for her latest
offering. '1itile Lord Faunilefoy. .
which opened 10 an appreeiatiye audi
enee al Fox's this afternoon, The
accompanying comedy 10 snub Pollard
In Hook, Line and sinker." a side
splitter, The four acts Of vaudeville
rate with the best, Charming Ruth
Curtis sings a varied selections OF
character songs. blues and popular
ballads, Race and Edge. a comedy
duo. inject lots OF pep and mirth and
Dewey and Elmer are q good team,
Johnny Singer and Dolls. Is a dancing
revue with pretty performers and snap
py action throughout, while q rare
vein OF comedy runs through the en-
tire act.
Beginning Monday, fos's will show
the first OF an elaborate series OF COM
edy features. starring Baby Peggy.
The first IL Baby Peggy In "sweetie."
This series has taken New York by
storm. The biz feature Monday il
George Arliss IN 1.-THE Man Who
Played God"
Everybody is familiar with the
touching. charming and true.to-iifc
story OF Little Lord Fauntleroy. the
present picture. and Mary Pickford.
as the little lord and also as the
mother. need no introduction. The
rest OF the company is equally capa-
bic. The leading character role. that
OF the irrascablc and equity old earl,
is taken by Claude Gillingwater
whose most recent stage success was
the crouch In Three Wise Fools"
Joseph Downing, star of THE Mir
acle Man." is the dignified solicitor
True TO life, with intimate glimpses
Of real boyhood. and with continuity
OF thought that makes this an ex-
ceptional picture, Little Lord Faunt-
leroy is by far Mary Pickford's great
production and also one OF the most
delightful and entertaining pictures of
recent release.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-02-22
MY MARRIAGE PROBLEMS
Adele G.risas New Phase
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

Then ! hNed nay mind unaR the hour
I meant 10 awaken and slipped on
into the sleep ! 50 needed,
When J awakened, promptly an The
hour I had fixed, the troublesome
thoughts came iF0eRiRg hack, Bni
with strength refreshed by sleep, I
pushed them hack int a eampari-
msni Of my brain and turned the hey
upon them, Then 7 dressed, ami with
bag Ia hand, went down the stairs to
the taxi for which I had telephened
Pennsylvania station, Long Island
side" ! directed psFfuneiarily, and
not until ! had climbed into the cab
did J realize that the man who was
driving me WAS the same one who had
brought us an 20 the Rliss apartment,
uPen our arrival in the city the one
whom nicky had suspected Of listen,
ing 20 our conversation,