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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

Henry Ford visited the historic
Massachusetts tavern, built in 1855,
that inspired Longfellow's Tales of
a Wayside Inn" The guide gave
his ballyhoo about the ancient
hinges routed to ward off evil
spirits.
Henry listened patiently. Then
while the rest of the crowd moved
on, he remained behind to examine
closely and learn whether a new set
Of hinges would work better. This
trait is what gives Henry a chance
at the presidency.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
A Thought

He that gathered in summer is a
wise son; but he that slcepeth in
harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Prov. 1853.
~ AGS will always make their ap-
* pearance where they have a
- - right to do it.-Johnson.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Liquor

eft Wayne News Sentinel
Announcement by George r. Wink
Ter, central Indiana group chief of
the Federal prohibition department.
that the campaign against liquor law
violations in this city IS to be con
tipued until FIT. Wayne is thoroughly
cleaned of the disreputable dives and
the miserable bootleggers is an en-
couraging bit of information. for 1t
is very apparent that Mayor Hosey
and his police department have no
intentions OF enforcing the prohibition
law. They are "agin" It and they
don't care who knows II.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Family Fun
Impossible

The auctioneer was eadeavoring to
dispose Of stock Of cigars.
White was among the listeners, and
having sampled this particular line,
was not quite in agreement with the
auctioneer.
Yes" said the auctioneer, these
cigars are absolutely without equal in
this country today. In short, gentle
men, you cant get better; whatever
you do, you can't get better"
White was unable to restrain him
self any longer
mo you can't get better" he broke
in. Il smoked one last week and /
haven't recovered yet. "-Milwaukee
Sentinel
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Heard in Smoking Room

per surface of the oven. That plain
tiff relying wholly upon this defend
ants representation, placed her bath
tub in the kitchen near the range
THAT, upon emerging from the tub,
plaintiff foot accidentally came into
contact with the soap upon the floor
and she was thus compelled to sit
upon the range.
THAT, although she arose therefrom
in all diligence. she discovered she
had been branded Hal"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

A LOT of lawyers were present
N in the smoker and the talk
4 "a had gone on to damage suits,
when a gent connected with Forbes
Mazagine told that n certain electric
speciality company had just acquired
a funny damage suit. The petition
against the company was filed by a
woman and read:
Plaintiff alleges that this defend
ant represented to her that this range
would not become heated on the up
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
What kind Of weather do they
have in Costa RIGA?
Good for the Country

Two years ago the Government
struck off S,S42,O victory war med
ais to be given to those who PARTED.
pated in the great conflict. At this
time. after two years. there are re.
naming at the capital as unclaimed
2.119.000 of those medals.
1t isn't a bad sign. A year ago
fhe American Legion was working
hard to find employment for thou.
sands Of ex-soldiers. Now, apparent.
ly, there are at least 1000, 900 and
more ex-soldiers who are so busy
with peaceful pursuits, weli-nleant
haubles of war inasrest them not at
ALL That's good FOR the country.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Shorter

Americans, as a race, are becoming
shorter in stature. So claims Dr.
e. p Willard, spinal expert. He
blames it partly on school seats that
cramp the growing child. DR.. Mil.
lard is crusading for cushioned seats
for school children.
A new idea and worthy the Sc.
rious consideration of school boards
Pupils might have less "fidgets' and
generally better nerves and concen.
tration If they didn't have to sit on
oak boards.
1t is impossible to spend too much
for comfortable chairs and beds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
John

Rodger Dolan reports that he is
not having much luck with his
ckefeller-for- President Club, start
ed as a backfre to check the Ford
movement. Dolan says he can't IN
derstand this, inasmuch as Rookie
Teller has proved himself Ford S
equal as a business genius and or
ganizer. and in addition has always
paid his average employee as much
as Ford pays, not to mention that
John is half a billion dollars or SO
ahead of Ford in contributions to
charity
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
From the
Referees
Tower
Bets
BY ALBERT APPLE

The first bets on the coming presj-
Dental election are offered in Wall
Street. An unknown gentleman, who
apparently Is connected with the
Safety First movement will bet you
$1,000 against $4,000 that Governor
Smith will be the next rent-free tenant
of the White House.
Another offer Is $1,000 against SO. 900
that Ford will be elected If nominated,
either by Republicans or Democrats.
Easy money
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
One for Him Who Sells You Coal

One for Him Who Sells You Coal
Bill Jones drove a coal wagon. In
the course Of work he delivered a load
of coal at the house of a citizen with
whose cook he was acquainted and
was greeted by her warmly after tho
coal had been unloaded. Bills boss
wondered what had become Of him, as
time passed, and called at the house.
He found Bill in the kitchen.
What are you doing here7" asked
the boss.
II thought I went with the coal"
"Why?"
II was weighed with it"-Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

'HICK' SEES
SCOTLAND
Philosopher Given 'Razz-
berry and Reminded He
Is FOREIGNER,
Is Foreigner,

RAPER LETTER No. Pin this COM
munique, Correspondent Raper tells why he's
htck in strange land. although visiting
with our hospitable cousins on t'other side
the Atlantic There's some fun in Raper's
letters, considerable sense. and flavor of
ferent abroad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

Sisters Young FelIer
What is your reason for wishing
to marry my daughter?"
Il have no reason, sir; am in love. -
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Q U E S T O N s
ASk-The Times
A N S W E R 8

You can get an answer to any quee-
tlon OF fact or information by writing
TO the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 n. Y. Avenue. Washing
ton D, G., 1nclosing 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, but all let
ters are confidential. and receive per-
sonal replies.-Editor.
When viii the next presidential
election be held?
Nov. 4. 1924.
Was there an authentic Queen
Se1niranis?
According to Herodotus there was a
Semiramis. Queen of Babylon. who
lived in the first half of the eighth
century. B. c.
Who wrote the words of the
song, "The Gypsy Trail?
Kipling.
What kind of writing paper
should a man use for his private
correspondence?
A strictly conservative style, white
or gray or granite paper large in
size. 5&x7A, or 6xS, or 51sxS1s.
Of what is cocoa made? OF what
Is chocolate made?
Cocoa is made Of the dried and now.
dered seed kernels Of the cacao tree.
Chocolate is a paste made of cacao
seeds, roasted. ground and mixed with
water and sugar.
When did the Iroquois Theater
fire occur and how many lives
were lost?
Dec. 80, 1908; SIS lives we're lost.
How many women are enrolled
in medical schools?
In 1920 there were SSs women med.
ical students.
How many warships are there in
the United States fleet?
295.
What causes Jelly to crystaIIize?
Either it cooked too long or there
is too much sugar used
How long after 6eseItion is a de-
serter in time of peace liable for
prosecution by the War Depart
ment?
Three years after date of deserion.
What are the meanings of the
names Hilda and Chloe?
Hilda: A lady Of rank.
Chloe: A green herb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

One on the Landlord
Landlord: I'm here after the rent. "
Tenant: You're wrong I'm after
the rent-youre ahead of it."-Amer-
lean Legion Weekly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

What is the Indian population
of the United States?
340,917.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Road To the Doctor

Road to the Doctor
Doctor: Didn't I tell you I'd have
you on your feet soon?"
you bet; since I've paid your bill
I've had to give up my carr-Film
Fun.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
When Brother BUYS

When Brother Buys
I'd like to see something cheap in
straw hat.
Clerk: Try this one. The mirror is
on your left.-Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

sular officers in Rumania?
Hon. Ely E. Palmer, United States
Consul at Bucharest, and Hon. Rich
ard B. Haven, United States vice-con.
sui at Constantza-
How can / chemically destroy
free stumps?
Bore holes two or three inches
apart around the trunk, and I'LL them
with saltpetre. If left for some time
this will rot the stumps.
How many combinations of two
teams in different leagues can be
made from five baseball leagues
of eight teams each?
$40.
What Is the professional bicycle
record for one mile?
One minute, four and one-ffth
seconds, motor paced.
What kind Of weather do they
have in Costa Rica?
Temperatures are quite high all the
year, with little variation. Rainfall
comes most heavily during summer
and fall, and is greater in the north
east portion than in the southwest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

Who are the United States con.
sular officers in Rumania9
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

What causes Jelly to crystaIlize?
Either it cooked too long or there
is too much sugar used.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

How long after deseTtion is a de-
serter in time of peace liable for
prosecution by the War Derart-
ment?
Three years after date of deserion
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23
Alternative Is Wise

The real reason why there is no
suggestion among the conservatives to
get rid of Mr.. Harding Is that the
other alternative is regarded as worse.
With Mr.. Harding out Of the race, the
conservative fear the presidential pos
sibihties of a Pinchot, a Kenyon or
a Hiram Johnson. They'd rather have
a Democrat win the presidency than
have this type Of a Republican.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

What are the meanings of the
names Hilda and Chloe?
Hilda: A lady of rank.
Chloe: A green herb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

What kind of writing paper
should man use for his private
correspondence?
A strictly conservative style, white
or gray or granite paper, large in
size. 5&x7A, or 6xS, or 51sxS1k.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-23

How many waTships are there in
the United States fleet?
2s5.
The Washington times., 1923-04-08
HR5. E/1uRy SIMS mn
LLEUZ NlEW LAyE5lI.
>SRalHLSH GR0Ne
LA FARCE HOAR
WEDDING TO BE
i'm WASHINGTON
MRS. FREDERICK H. GIL

MRS. FREDERICK H. GIL
LETT and her daughter, Miss
Louisa Hoar, have gone up to
Philadelphia to spend the week
end-presumablS because Miss
Hoar's fiance, Christopher La
Fargo, is there, taking a course In
architecture at the University of
Pennsylvania after having been
graduated from Groton and. Har-
ward. Mrs. Gillett did not tell me
whom they would visit, but I can
imagine Mr.. La Farge's buddies
at the U. Of P. being given the
privilege Of a peep at the very
charming girl he has carried off.
Mrs. Gillett insists that there
are as yet absolutely no plans for
the wedding-that she hasn't an
idea when it will be-but no, she
doesn't think it will be up home
in Massachusetts,, and probably 1t
will take place right here In
Washington where both the girls
have grown up and where most
of their friends are.
The engagement Of Miss Hoar
and this grandson of John La
Fargo, the famous painter, was
announced on Easter Sunday. /
have a suspicion that the romance
had its beginnings in Boston,
where Miss Hoar and her sister.
Mrs. Reginald Foster Frances
Hoar) have spent a great deal Of
time, for although the La Farges
are New Workers, Mr.. La Fargo is
a Harvard man-and the Boston
buds can always depend on Har-
ward for their beaux. Miss Hoar,
of course, comes by her Boston
affiliations by inheritance for she
Is a daughter of the late Con-
gresham lockwood Hoar and 4.
granddaughter of the late Sena-
tor Hoar Of Massachusetts,. More
over, her mother, Mrs. Gillett Is
the daughter of the late William
E. Rice, also from "uR Boston
way" and even Speaker Gillett,
whom she married some years
after her. first husbands death,
belongs to the Brahmin caste,
although he registers of Spring
field, Mass" rather than ''Of Bos-
tom"
The Washington times., 1923-04-08
VILLAGE FETE AND
POLO BALL Bid FOR
SOCTETY'S SUPPORT

COMPARISONS are odious and
selection is invidious, but one
can't help wondering whether
THE event Of the present week is
to be the Russian fete, on Tues
day at Wardman Park for the
benefit of the Russian refugees
"a twelve-hour party that will be,
with both afternoon and evening
sessions), or the Polo Ball on
Thursday night at the Willard.
The Russian fete will probably
be bigger, but the polo balls are
always so gay and 80 smart, so
full Of pep. and everyone has such
a good time; and they have so
much the character Of private
balls.
The Russian fete is being run
by a group Of women, who, when
they are enlisted in any under.
taking, are sure to see 1t through
to the finish. Mrs. Edwin DENLY
is honorary chairman, and Mrs.
George T. Marye, wife Of a for
mer United States ambassador to
Russia, is active chairman. One
remembers that Mrs. Marye was
associated with the late Mrs. Fes-
sender Meserve in the very brill
liant Russian Ball Of few sea-
sons back. Mrs. Marye's vice
chairman and first lieutenant Is
Nine. I. v. Mishtowt, wife Of a
former naval attache Of the old
imperial Russian embassy. Credit
for originating the fete is due to
Mrs. Charles Bunker.
Nine. Mishtowt originally came
to America as the wife-I believe
as the bride, certainly they had
not been long married-of Captain
Vassilieff, who was naval attache
here at the time the world war
broke out. She was an absolute
stranger, who spoke little, II any,
English, and was terribly home
sick. Nine. George Bakhmeteff
took her under her wing and was
very kind to her and very sorry
for her-poignantly sorry when
she lost her husband within the
first year or eighteen months of
the war. don't seem to remem-
Der the circumstances; whether he
died in active service on the other
side, or here after a brief illness
but / do recall that 1t was very
sudden and that Nine. Bakhmeteff
was very sympathetic. and told all
her friends about the poor young
thing who was SO Tar from homo
The Washington times., 1923-04-08
ID. A. r. Campaign
Committee Hosts
mss. NRA RARKfR
"LE5 ANIE5"
DELIGHTFULLY."- in


DELIGHTFULLY."- interesting
was a luncheon given by the
campaign committee, District Of
Columbia, D. A. R., at the Hotel
Roosevelt. on Friday, when covers
ewere laid for 100.
Among the guests of honor were
Mrs. George Maynard Minor, presi-
dent general. N. s. D. A. R.; Mrs.
G. Wallace w. Hanger, organizing
secretary general, and candidate
for president general at the COM
ing congress; Mrs. George Thacher
Guernsey, honorary president gem
eral; Mrs. Howard l.. Hodgkins.
vice president general for the Dis
trict of Columbia; Mrs. Livingston
L. Hunter, treasurer general; Mrs.
George w. White, curator general;
Miss Emma T. Strider, registrar
general; Mrs. William B. Hardy,
District of Columbia State regent,
and Mrs. VIII c. Barnes.
After luncheon, Mrs. Francis A.
st. Clair, ex-State regent. intro
duced the speakers, first Of whom
was Mrs. Minor, who spoke in her
usually convincing manner. Other
guests of honor brought greetings,
and when Mrs. Hanger was called
,,uou for a. aneech she was greeted
with an ovation by the assembled
Daughters.
The decorations consisted Of
spring flowers and ferns.
The Washington times., 1923-04-08


and friends and so terribly DESC
late and lonely in her bereavement.
And Nine. Bakhmeteffs friends
and there have been few American
wives Of foreign diplomats in
Washington who had more; she
you know, sister of Truxtun
Beale, formerly Of the American
diplomatic service) sympathized
with her sympathy. We then lost
sight Of the little widow for a
while, and when we heard of her
again she was being married to
Catain Vassilleff's successor.
Captain Mishtowt, although he
was attached to the embassy here,
had headquarters in the Flatiron
building, in New York, as naval
attache, and lived in West Eighty
sixth street with his young wife.
He stayed on as part Of the Rus
sian embassy staff for a while
after 1t ceased to be the imperial
Russian embassy and Boris Bakh-
meteff . arrived as ambassador
representing the Kerensky gov
eminent. But he had severed his
connection with that long before
it finally passed out of existence
last summer, wasn't 1t? when
Bakhmeteff's acceptance by the
Continued on Page 3, This Section.)
The Washington times., 1923-04-08

ode ooutness in the Venetian Mrs George Garrett
Maqu Reginald Jenny Marquis important
members Of the cast episode Miss Dora Parker nth her ana and
scene and the roles Of the bride and bridegroom e tiled BY Mrs Emory
obey did before the
The Washington times., 1923-04-08

= Id friends unfamiliar aspects presented in the Cabaret FantaS
hqu benefit Noel House which festive
event of the last neck Nine Nano wte Of the secretary Runarn
legation eaed the role of Beauty and Mme Wed of the
the Swedish legation charming picture
Grace" Howad and Mrs James NJ IT,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-10
TO RESTORE WAR INSURANCE
anee TO Lapse Can Easily Get
1t Reinstated.

Nashington.-It Will be news 70
many World war veterans to learn
that the United States veterans bur
eau has inaugurated a reinstatement
campaign for the benefit Of those who,
either through misunderstanding or
inability TO meet premium payments,
have permitted their term (war time)
insurance to lapse.
Director Forbes announces that no
matter how long a time has passed
since the last premium vas paid, an
ex-service man may easily renew his
term (war time) insurance contract II
he is in good health, or If he is dis
abled, provided the disability from
which he is suffering is due to sery-
ice and is not of a total and perma-
nent nature. Veterans will be par
ticularly interested in learning that
they may reinstate $1,000 or any high
er amount, in multiples of $500, of the
amount Of insurance they carried
while in the service. 1t win also be
IF interest to the public to know that
over 100000 of the men who applied
for insurance during the war have
continued their policies in force and
that these ex-service men and women
are carrying insurance protection
amounting to the enormous sum OF
over $4,000 600.
The reinstatement requirements
have been made most liberal; in fact
If an ~ex-soldier is in good health it IS
only necessary for him to furnish
medical proof of that fact, and pay
Two monthly premiums on the amount
Of term Insurance to be reinstated
Physicians have been appointed in al
of the branch offices Of the bureau
where ex-service men can secure the
necessary medical examination with.
out cost. Detailed information may be
obtained by writing to the United
States Veterans Bureau, Washington
y. c.. but in the interest of accurate
Identification and promptness. the per
son writing should be sure to give his
fun name, rank and organization wheI
In the service and. If possible, his serial
humber.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-10
REFUSE TO LOOT SUPPLIES
Russian Bandits. 100 Strong, Never
Attempt to interfere With Aneri-
can Relief Work.

Samara.-One of the largest bandit
gangs in Russia-17oo strong-which
neither the red army nor famine has
as yet stamped out. continues to oper-
ate in the Pugachoff district. but in no
way have the robbers ever attempted
to interfere with American relief work.
ers.
1t has been estimated that about
1.2o0 of the men have horses. The
band is made up chiefly of army de-
serters who operate in units Of ff.
teen to twenty men.
According TO relief workers, the ban
dts always make it a point to avoid
anything belonging to the American
Relief Administration. In Balakova
the government warehouse was
robbed while the American Relief Ad-
ministration storage house, next door,
bulging with cocoa, sugar, canned
milk and other good things TO eat, was
not even touched.
AS an illustration of further consid.
Grafton by the bandits Of the famine
sufferers, it is related that some Of the
gang last summer rode up to n Of
| the American Relief Administration
I village kitchens, merely tasted the food
being prepared for the children; pro
nounced it very good. chucked a few
youngsters under the chins, wishing
them good appetites, and then went
their way-to the home of the village
treasurer, which they looted.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-10
English Greek

Mrs. Mamie Steelman is spending
some time with Mrs. Jennie Preston
in Brooklyn, N. Y. MI. and Mrs. Vim.
Force and son, Preston, of Linwood
are occupying Mrs. Steelman's home
during her absence.
Mrs. Martin Lee entertained Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Erickson and son Billy,
OF Atlantic City, on Sunday.
Miss Naomi Collins, for years a res
ident of English Creek, died from
pneumonia last Saturday morning.
lnterment vas made at Estelville
Cemetery on Tuesday.
revival meetings at Asbury M. E.
Church were continued throughout
this week, with the following minis
tiers on the program: Monday evening,
Henry Smith; Tuesday, Rev. w. H.
Libe, of Linwood; Wednesday, Rev.
Buck. of Bargaintown; Thursday, Rev.
Stultz, of Somers Point; Friday, Rev.
Shaw, of Pleasantville. Much interest
has been shown and several persons
have protested conversion.
Mrs. Emma Clark, of Atlantic City,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lewis H. Smith.
Mrs. Henry A. Smith and children
spent Sunday with Mrs. Wilbur Tay.
lor.
Mrs. Richard Lee has been visiting
her son, Garwood Lee, and family, at
Northfield.
Curtis D. Smith, who recently lost
his wife, has many sympathizing
friends here. Both were former resi-
dents of this place.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-02-10
BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Friends of Howard Morgenweck
surprised him upon the occasion of
his twenty-frst birthday anniversary,
Tuesday evening, by giving a party in
his honor at the home Of his parents
on Franklin avenu and Main street,
Mortified. Dancing and music were
enjoyed by the young folks in attend
ance. AT a late hour refreshments
were served
Those present included Miss May
Belle Fenton, Miss Anna Lorine Boice,
Miss Gladys Mathis, Miss Winifred
Weller, Miss Grace Vielhauer, Miss
Virginia Risley, Miss Eleanor Arnold,
Miss Gladys Swensen, Miss Anna Her
man, Charles Ford, Emory Martin,
Fred Smith, Wilbur Bennett, Ernest
Beckett, Russell Swift, Wesley Ford,
Everett Smith, Walden Mathis, Earl
Turner, Joseph Walker, Howard Nor
ganweck, Mr.. and Mrs. Steuber, Mrs.
Williams, Miss Lorine Mobile and
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgenweck.