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Evening star., 1923-01-21

Hello, Mr.. President said Joe,
sheepishIy, advancing and reaching
up to take the proffered hand. II
oh. been around"
The President smiled and patted
him on the shoulder and turned to
the business of greeting others.
Two photographers Joe used to
work with hailed him, talking fast.
The United Press reporter stepped up,
grinning, and shook his hand. The
manager of great press syndicate
elbowed his way through the crowd
and clapped Joe on the back.
Hello, Kelly" he said, brusauely.
what are you doing?"
"Nothin'," said Joe.
The manager looked him over care
fully. You amt lookin' bad" he
said. You of the hooch?'
Joe nodded.
"I been on the wagon for months."'
want to go to work." said the
manager.
Sure" said Joe.
The engine whistled a warning. The
manager spoke fast. Want to go to
Europe for us?' he said. Looks like
they were going to have another get
together at Genoa. Use you for that
II 1t comes of. They're beginning to
loosen up a little in Russia Think
it's about ripe for a good man to get
In there with chance to make q get
away with some crackajack stun. I'll
be in New York Wednesday next
week. Will you meet me there them"
Joe started to speak, hesitated,
flushed. "Oh!" said the manager.
Need any doughT
YES" said Joe. I'm clean"
The manager dug in his pocket,
fished out a roll and peeled of three
500 bills and some smaller ones.
'fEnough?" he asked.
"Sure!" said Joe.
The train began to move. The man.
ager started to rum, 'See you in New
York Wednesday, kid" he called back
over his shoulder. 'Good-bye!"
The two photographers swung on TO
the train and called out their farewells
to him. The Associated Press reporter.
standing on the rear platform. near the
Z
dent caught Joe's eye. mot coming
with us. Joe" he called back.
mo, sir!" Joe answered him, raising
his> voice to be heard as the train
gathered speed. mot this time" -
"Good-byep the President called to
him. "Good luck!'
Good luck!' said Joe. Good luck,
sirm
The train rolled away down the
track faster and faster.
T<HE figures on the observation
i platform became invisible to the
eyes OF the watchers around the sta
tion. Joe drew a long breath, looked
down at the bills in his hand, folded
them and showed them. into his
pocket. He looked about him and
became aware that he was standing
alone in the center of circle formed
by silent, awed residents of Miller
town. A voice from the outer edge of
the circle terminated the silence.
We'll, I'll be damned" 1t said
softly. -,
And then Joe heard Jennie Potter.
She was grasping her uncle by his
coat lapels with frantic fingers and
shouting into his face. II told your
she said hysterically. at told you!
Didn't tell you? told your
Brubaker, the grocer for whom Joe
was working. stepped forward,
abashed. and extended his hand. I'm
A~nrrxr YaA ha aaid awkwarr1ly -ssI
kind Of had . suspicion all the time
you was tellin. the TRUTH"
Henry Stonington. the local banker.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
CAM + RA

wonder at his question. "why, Of
course" she said simply.
Joe laughed and squeezed her arm.
"You amt a bad little gal" he said.
mot half bad"
X +
THEY walked together in the deep
- ening dusk. and Joe talked to
her; talked of places where he had
Evening star., 1923-01-21

his hand. an when he seen me he
come over an shook his finger in my
face, an he says to me: That is a
good picture he says. ......s
"'You like it?' I says to him.
ct do not,' he says. think you
should be shot for making it; but IL
were the editor Of your paper he
says. I would think you should have
a medal for it,"
ZOE laughed reminiscently. Lying
- on his back on the lawn. he could
not see the faces OF his audience
and did not realize the astonishment
he had created.
Only Jennie believed. She sat for
ward on her chair. her lips parted,
her eyes wide with the wonder of 1t.
At length Mr.. Potter cleared his
throat and rustled his paper. II sup
pose you was real well acquainted
with Gen. Pershing?" he said, heavily
sarcastic IT don't doubt a mite
that you've spoke to Lloyd George
many's the time" E
YEAH" said Joe, yawning, not
aware of the sarcastic intent of the
speaker. "Pershing's hard. He amt
a bad guy. He'll stand for a picture
when there's a gang to shoot him
coming out Of some big shindig or
somethin' like that, but he's hard to
do business with on any exclusive
stuff. This Lloyd George guys darb.
He'll stop, turn around an take on
his hat an smile or do anything you
want any time you catch him any
where. He amt bad guy at all"
well, of all things!" Mrs. Potter
exclaimed. Some of the children
snickered.
Mr.. Potter folded the paper and
smiled grimly. "Of course. you're
we'll acquainted with President Hard
ing, suppose" he continued.
Sure" said Joe, still not catching
the incredulity in the mans tone. u
knew him first in Washington when
he was in the Senate. Then 1 was
out at Marion with him for few
weeks round election time. an down
in Florida on that trip when he went
fishin', Just after he was elected; an
of course. 1 covered the inauguration.
I remember one time. just after ne
was elected, he went over to CO.
lurnbus in an automobile to play solf.
I went over ahead o. him. and was
on the links waitin' for him wheh
he come. He laughed when ne seen
me waitin' there, an he says: WE'LL
Joe.' he says
ft was as far as Camera Joe got
his narrative. Mr.. Potter interrupt
ed with a roar of laughter. Mrs
Potter ana the Potter children chimed
In. /.
Joe sat up and stared at them.
'Tu say one thing for you," Mr..
Potter said. when you start in to
lie, you lie big. You don't tell no
little lies bout knowin' the governor
or havin' shook hands with the Pres.
tdent once, or anything like that
No, stree! You Just swim right out
where the waters deep an splash
'roundr'
joe started to protest and stopped
and walked slowly. aimlessly, down
the street, the laughter of the Potter
family in his ears. A few blocks
away Jennie caught up with him.
Her small, pinched face was pale.
Don't you fret!" she said tensely.
falling into step with him and catch
ing his arm. "Don't you care how
they act. told them what thought
about the way they laughed at you.
don't care II they do give me .
home! They're Just mean. that's
what they are. Just mean. That's
what"
Joe looked at her curiously.
.sYou're . funny little hici," he said
with m air OF casual patronage.
spfd you beiieve what said! 5as
she starad at him, eyes round with
Evening star., 1923-01-21

The Actors Equity Association.
with headquarters in New York city.
has proposed . plan to insure q stand
ard forty -eight-hour week for motion
picture actors.
Evening star., 1923-01-21
BY
McNUTT

Il don't think so," Jennie said
There1l be such a crowd that I might
as well say goodbye to you hers."t
Joe put his aSr<S around her a,a
kissed her heartily. casually. Good
bye, kid" he saiI. BE good"
BY Joe." she called, after him nap
PLY. I'm just awful glad"
Joe walked down the street toward
the station with his meager effects IN
q bundle under his arm, whistlfnp
softly. we'll pleased with the world.
So well content was he that he CON-
descended to nod to the atSuaintances
that he met on the street Nccas,onal-
ly, who would have jeered As him the
day before, and now responded to his
slight greeting overeagerly. Near
Ing Brubaker's store, where he had
clerked, he felt in his pocket for a
cigarette, stopped, and swore. He
patted his various pockets, glanced at
the clock over the Farmers Bank
building, turned, and hurried back
toward the Potter home. He remem-
bered leaving his cigarette case open
The front door of the Potter house
was open. Joe rushed in and stopped
In the hall. He heard a woman cry
ing in the parlor crying with a wild
abandon that frightened him. He tip
toed softly to the door and looked in
Jennie Potter lay face down on the
sofa, her body convulsed with grief
Joe crossed the room and laid his
hand on her shoulder. Say" he be-
gan.
The girl screamed and sat up. Her
eyes were red and swollen, and the
thin face streaked with tears.
Go way" she said angrily. "What
are yeu doing back here? You went
away once. didn't you? Why didn',
you stay away? What did you come
back for? Go way, oh, go way. and
let me be. tell you! II hate you
You didn't have no business comm
back when you left. You go way
an leave me be-"
We'll, Til be damnedr Joe said
gently.
go way" she commanded angrtly.
Suddenly her wrath forsook her; She
collapsed on the couch. shaking with
sobs. "Oh,. oh, what did you come
back for?" she wept. / didn't mean
to cry. Please go away. please
please"
well. I'll be damned" joe repeat
ed to himself and walked softly out
LIE went slowly down the street
IL and entered the post office. While
he was in there addressing letter
the train to Chicago whistIed in,
stopped, started and .whistled out
again. Joe dropped the letter In the
box, walked across the street to the
Farmers Bank.
Henry Stonington, the president.
rose from his seat behind the desk III
the corner with an air of alarm. TITS
all right" said Joe soothingly. I'm
sorry shot of my mouth at you
down at the station. I was mad for a
minute"
"Oh, that's quite all right said
Stonington, beaming. 81 don't blame
you bit. Not at all. Won't you sit
down?"
"No," said Joe. you said something
to me down at the station about loan
ing me some money to start a photo
graph gallery"
"why. yes," said Stonington. sur
prised II thought you were leaving
US. I thought you were
NO" said Joe, flushing ~ was, but
amt. I'm going to get married and
settle down here. You know this amt
a bad little town. Not half bad"
Copyright. All Rights ReserTed.l
Evening star., 1923-01-21

events at n picnic at Suffers Grove.
Gradually little Joe Kelly and his
box became the subject OF humorous
comment about town. Some one call
ed him Camera joe" and the name
stuck. He discovered that there were
cameras he had that would make
better pictures. and started In to
make money enough to get one.
whenever anything happened in
town Joe was there. to take a pic
ture Of It. Policemen chased him and
cuffed him when he got in their way
at the small riots that occurred when
on strike. Firemen stumbled over him
end cursed him whenever there was q
blaze.
When Joe was fourteen he got a
Job ii the plow works and continued
to spend all his spare time and money
on his hobby. In the spring Of his
seventeenth year the big flood came.
Old Mississippi kicked up his heels.
put his tell In the air and went on .
rampage. The town in which Joe
Hved was inundated and cut on from
Communication with the outside
world for two days and nights. They
were days and nights OF terror. death
and destruction. and during those
days and nights Camera Joe Kelly
was busy ~ he had never before been
busy In his life. He began taking
pictures with the beginning Of the
<,ood- As the waters rose he ssivagsd
his outfit from his home. carried It
through the streets on the rapidly
rising Hood In Z rowboat 10 . FOUR
story stone and steel building In the
center Of the town and established
himself in deserted law once on
Eae top door. From there he sailed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Science

1t did not need the Japanese earth
quake to speed up scientific study of
such disturbances, because science al
ways has been intensely interested in
the subject. But this great disaster
and the many earthquakes following
1.-THE latter mostly without damage
have brought into serious discussion
many earthquake theories that for
merly attracted only mild interest.
AS matter Of fact, nothing posi-
tive is known about the cause of
earthquakes, because the fundamental
principle of them must lie in either
the nebular hypothesis or the plan
etesmal theory-the two prevailing
theories Of the formation of the earth
and its present contents, and largely
contradictory. An earthquake theory
In accord with one Of these funda-
mental theories is liable to be wrong,
If the other theory is applied.
One of the more interesting theo-
ries is that of Capt. See, professor
Of mathematics, United States Navy.
He contends that the basic cause of
great earthquakes is the gradual
leaking of the waters of the ocean
through the earth's crust, causing
great explosions and upheavals when
the water meets the hot Lava in the
interior OF the earth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
MASKED DANGER

OARELESSLY reaching for her hair with hot curling
II accidentally sticks the iron into her eye. 1t
blinds Queer accident has happened five
America in the last few months
Another odd case Swiss ts holes filed with
cumulated gases exploded when open Long
Island fair spectator eye severely injured by of
the flying fragments
Then there's the baby who playfully gouged
man. eye with thumb Another mans eye badly
by the sharp kicking leg of stray grasshopper
These strange incidents reported by the National Commit
for Prevention of Blindness reminders of the
Fortunately the masked few and far
Nevertheless the improbable occasionally happens
comparatively easy dodge the dangers of
needed personal caution along with few of
the safety which make this fool
proof world
There for surprise when Swiss cheese explodes
train strikes The train rarely leaves
the track to hit any
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Indiana
Sunshine

Election time is over again in many
Indiana towns and cities. Even at
kirklin, where the citizens forgot to
hold the usual town election two years
ago. all is quiet again. Tuesday sue
cessors were chosen to officials who
served two years longer than they
were elected for because Of the alb
sent-minded citizens
But not to be outdone by Kirl1lin.
Poneto, over in Wells County, forgot
to hold any election this year.
Guns are unnecessary for hunting
says Albert j. Trimble, Boonvi1le.
While hunting recently ne lay down
on the side of a hill in the sun and
fell asleep. He was awakened by
something in the sleeve of his hunting
coat And Trimble says the unfor-
tunate rabbit that had mistaken his
coat sleeve for its burrow was the
only one he bagged.
On his 105th birthday anniversary,
Jack Higgins Of Wabash took a ride
in an airplane. danced the hornpipe
and went for a horseback ride to the
delight of 5000 persons from all over
the State, who had gathered to help
him celebrate. Although he doesn't
act like youngster all year, it's Hig-
gins custom to 'cut loose" on his
birthday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
SIMS
II y Says

1.-THE world is going 10 the dogs.
New York grand opera is
-l making money like baseball
team.
Passenger train hit car of dyna-
mite near Joplin, Mo-, without in
jury, but don't you try it.
While street car was held up by
bandits in Salt Lake it can't be what
makes them late here.
Chicago thief got ten rings. Now
maybe he will steal kiss and get
married and get punished.
Two Indians, ages 113 and ITO,
are visiting in Washington, the older
taking care of the younger.
Ohio State Offices almost burned.
Probably started by some fiery Ohio
political speech.
May cut naval officers pay. Then
navy trousers win bell at the knee
as well as at the bottom.
A slight earthquake felt in Rome,
Ca. was probably caused by rolling
the biggest pumpkin to town.
One Of the best lawyers in ST.
Louis left only $500, proving there
are some honest lawyers.
Scientists are hunting a way t.
save corn. The best way ie to keep
the stopper in the jug.
Ed Doss, a Texas farmer, has a
potato tour feet long. Big enough
to fatten nine boarders.
While charity begins at home a
little outdoor exercise helps it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
KHAN HINTS
RALSTON TO
TAKE STAND
Invisible Empire, Through
Organ, FavorS Candidacy
of William MCAdoo.
BY JOHN CARSON
Times Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Nov. S.-Senator
Samuel NJ. Ralston of Indiana is
dragged into the presidential discus.
sion this week by the Ku-KluX Khan.
The Khan, through one of its off,
ciai organs, declares itself for Will
liam Gibbs McAdoo for the Demo
cratic nomination. Intending opposi-
ton is declared against Senator Oscar
Underwood Of Alabama, Governor
Smith of New York and Henry Ford.
For Senator Ralston, the Khan ex-
presses a cordial feeling, but neither
commits itself favorably or unfavor-
ably. The inference left is that Raj
ston was being invited to make some
declaration upon which the Khan could
act.
Underwood is prescribed because
the Alabama Senator in his Texas
speech turned thumbs down on the
Khan. Smith is opposed because of
his religious utilization. Ford is OPP
posed because the Khan says he gave
new automobile to a Catholic arch
bishop.
RalstOn "Sittin' Pretty"
This situation brings smiles again
to the men who are interested in the
Ralston boom, but interested now
only in keeping it under cover. Not
being a candidate, RaIston does not
have TO declare himself on any trou-
blesome questions. Not being a can
didate. Ralston is not dragged into the
general fight developing
The Washington politicians now
agree no man could want a more fav-
orable situation than that had by
Ralston. The only adverse circum-
stance to be met is his age-that is,
his age is the only subject for adj
verse criticism now.
McAdoO's Friends Energetic
McAdoo's friends are making an
extremely energetic campaign. They
are working everything in the way Of
organized units of support That
some of his boosters have been allied
with the Khan for months is no secret
in Washington and word TO that eff
feet has been passed out by the anti.
McAdoo elements throughout the
Northern States.
To win. however. the politicians
agree McAdoo must maintain the
pace he has established. He must
gain such strength his opponents will
be unable TO head him off or slow him
down. II he falters and the battle is
one of give and take. Of compromises
and swapping of delegates. then Nc
Adoo can not win.
Team on McAdOO
Very little serious consideration is
given to the Underwood boom al
though in the conservative Demo
cratic ranks, Underwood probably will
run faster than any other candidate
would. In Underwood's candidacy is
seen an effort to head off McAdoo. II
Underwood can pick up some South
ern delegations, he and Governor Az
Smith can just about hold McAdoo
long enough 10 whip him.
The situation is then made 70 order
for Ralston. He is the one outstand-
ing compromise candidate today II
is agreed. And the chances are that
a compromise candidate will win. The
wisdom Of the Ralston campaign can
be understood with these facts at
hand
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
MOUNTING STATE EXPENSES

1HIs is not an editorial about Aladdin lamp Nor is
Arabian Nights And yet in presenting facts
garbed unbiased about the financial record of the McCay
administration well rivals the magic of the Orient.
Criticism handicaps any administration that starting to
fulfill its pledges the people The record of three years of
ouryear administration sufficient however justify
illusions
In this light the disgrace of the McCray admins
that for the sake of justice and truth should not be
1t be squarey by Re-
publican leaders well the people to whom every office
holder owes undivided responsibility.
spent during the final years of the
past administrations compared with 1929 the third
McCray administration is fairly indicative of whether
economy sought for whether has been
freely.
This table shows the State expenditures
year of three administrations:
1912-Marshan administration S 8,228415S6
l916-Ralston administration 11,54663713
920-Goodrich administration 16,749698.74
1923-McCray's third year 3048392894
Within three years time the McCray administration has
able the States expenditure practically 100
PER CENT.
Expenditures however, be doubled three years
without increased taxation.
The levy of Ralstons term 4O1 cents for four years
The old partial valuation method in During Goodrich
first and years the levy 401 cents and 351 cents
The per method adopted 1919 and the
levy to Is cents.
The McCray administration leves
1920-Frst year, payment due in 1921 20 cents
1921-Second year, payment due in 1922 .. "a cents
1922-Third year. payment due IN 1923 .....21 cents
1923-Forh year, payment due IN 1924 80 cents
years. levy based the 100 per
valuation method increased 30 PER CENT. This is
FACT.
If expenditures are boosted be raised high
enough State debt will result.
The States indebtedness Auditors
books which open to the public,
1916-Ralston administration Nothing
1920-Goodrich administration Observation-Disclosures. Nothing
1921-McCray's first year $4,000
1922-McCray's second year 100000
Ie23-MeCrav's third year ................ 100000
According Indiana board of commissioners the
will $3622614 by the end of the fiscal year of 1924
ending Sept 30 1924 The State Auditor Robert Bracken
estimate predicts the debt will be GREATER than
$3622614
Thus years expenditures have been increased
per State leve have been boosted so cent
maey State debt has been shot up 1000 PER CENT
financial record, is there any wonder that the
compelled ask for advance payments from all county
collections which ordinarily would be
payable until Dec 81? Is there wonder that State funds
uggd keep the Indebtedness out of the banks
All the Hedging apologies and explanations in Gods king
dom the they have been written the
books of the State itself.
that the public go thoroughly into the true condi
ton
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
Retain Your
Clothing
BY BERTON BRALEY

ID DEN YIN DIbAAE1
The man who keeps his shirt on
Is the fellow who is wise,
He'll get along for certain
Better far than hasty guys.
When there's any trouble brewing
He'll be safer than the wight
Who gets red of eye and stewing,
And who's spelling for a fight
The man who keeps his shirt on
May, at seasons, have to scrap,
There are things you can't avert on
Some occasions; but the chap
Who, though angry, keeps his bal
ance
And is calm throughout the fray
Can use all his fighting talents
In the most effective way.
And in ordinary cases
And the steady run of life,
He who keeps his temper faces
Very little storm or strife;
And | venture to assert on
Most occasions which | note,
That the man who keeps his shirt on
Seldom has to shed his coat!
Copyright, 1928, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-11-08
HEAD IT OFF

m women council of the University of California has adj
journed and minute prevent deadly blow
al higher education.
The council about limit the nights OUT of
week. when committee of coed submitted
arguments 1t clearly shown that young popu
ay measured by the evenings passed in the companionhp
Of students"
How girl acquire the higher education with
the to popularity coggdf Perfectly ridculoul Two
nights OUT week. Are there not full nights In
week?
But the girl goods should be left make their fight for
popularity rights alone Shall the Students in whose hands
finally degree popularity like meek sleepy
cudchewing Cotswodsl Far be it, We them
the gigantic demand that ''seven
nights OUT be put into the university curriculum We
conceive their being contented the higher