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The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22
English az She Is Spoken.

Il got new customer" announced
the laundress-by-the-day when the
Family Welfare society visitor came
to call. II guess I'll he making out
pretty good now. With six washes a
week l oughta do" H..
"And who Is your new customer
one Of the Deighbors?" asked the Wis.
itor. --r, -
NO." she's foreign lady. Anyway
she don't speak good English like me
and you"
The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22
Strictly Business.

Henry" said his employer, sternly.
"you did not expect me back again this
morning?"
mo, sir" said Henry.
II suppose you are aware that when
l came in l. caught you kissing the
typistY And his employer glared at
him angrily.
Eyes, sir" replied Henry, without
blushing, "but If you remember, sir.
you told me to be sure and do all your
work while you were away."-Stray
Stories.
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DYED HER SKIRT, DRESS,
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:, WITH "DIAMOND DYES"

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con.
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whether the material you wish to dye is
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The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22
Fisher Folk In Luck.

A fortune for fishermen, inhabitanie
of the village Of Milna on the Isle Of
Brazza, Adriatic sea, formerly part Of
Austrian Dalmatia, las been left them
by a native who emigrated 20 years
ago to Chile. MiIna is Inhabited by
poor fishermen, but this gift. $S50.OO0,
will make 1t the richest place In the
country. The Inhabitants are deliber-
ating the problem of a suitable invest.
ment for the fortune.
The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22
A Mile Out

The following, reported to the Wash.
ington Star by Mrs. W.. Is not per
haps without some local interest Two
laborers were looking at the statue
of Longfellow. One said, "Well, what
did he do?" The other replied, "Oh,
nothing much. He married Roosevelt's
daughter. Transcript.
The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22
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Mean Individual.

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The Tomahawk., 1923-03-22

The glory Of romance grows a little
dim when first she lies awake and
listens to him snOre.
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From an English Play.
rs there anything you wantT
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Boston Evening Transcript.
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To Remove : ,ower.pot stains.

Flower-pot stains can be removed
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ing In clear water.
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Pity for others Is a virtue; pity for
yourself Is poor stuff.
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Some people are so lll-tempered that
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Most Of the sure things we bet on
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sharkskin Leather Approved.

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cess. At one plant 200 sharkskins are
being treated daily, with the demand
for the finished product exceeding the
supply.
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A dog, eyes pleading-a Whit Of
chlorofOrm-death.
It seemed like cruelty. But DR..
Elizabeth S. Conger. ex-city pound
master, and DR.. Michael J. McGintey,
veterinarian, knew that 1t was kind
ness, as they put dogs ito sleep" at
the pound today.
The dog pound was no more, DR..
Conger told callers. as they related
stories Of stray or injured dogs.
The city council failed to pass a
bill calling for an appropriation Of
$500 for the upkeep Of the dog
pound, so the pound passed from ex-
istence The shelter of between 1900
and 1,400 dogs during the past year
was to be closed.
But not all the dogs were put to
death-only those that were i'll or for
whom no home could be found.
DR. McGintey arranged to take sew
eral to his hospital. Among them was
a black Irish terrier. imported about
three years ago for the late Mrs.
Stoughton Fletcher. Mrs. Fletcher's s
husband had paid 81 500 for a pair Of
the terriers. The dog was found. lost
and sick. the other day.
Then the men at the municipal
yards asked to keep two. Luck, who
has been pet at the dog pound for
three years, was one of them.
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made by the sultan. They fought the
Greeks; beat them; deposed the sultan;
repudiated the terms he had made:
took back all the territory Greece had
held in Asia Minor; demanded Greece's
war-won holdings in eastern Thrace,
in Europe; insisted on the return of
Mosul % them; said they proposed to
resume possession Of the straits con-
Meeting the Mediterranean and the
Black Sea. and declined to allow for
eigners living in Turkey the protection
Of their own home laws and courts,
which they had enjoyed in the past.
All these questions are still in dis
pute before the Lausanne (Switzer-
landl conference.
Russia also has an interest in the
Mediterranean-Black Sea Straits. She
borders on the Black Sea and these
straits are her sole sea outlet which
| is ioe-free the year around
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS
MAY CONSIDER PROBLEM

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA move
ment has been started in Europe to
bring the entire question of the crisis
over German reparations and Frances
occupation of the Ruhr before the
League OF Nations for settlement, ac-
cording to authoritative diplomatic
advices reaching Washington today.
The advices state that this move
ment is taking place in Switzerland.
In view Of the fast that Geneva is the
seat Of the League of Nations, it is
believed that the desires to have the
European crisis brought squarely be-
fore the league has its origin with
officials Of this body. It is under
stood here that the Swiss government
has not yet taken the matter up off,
cially in any way. How and when
the movement would be presented to
the league is not clear.
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claims against Germany, Rumania
and Jugoslavia, the war-enlarged for
mer kingdom of Servia, are threat
ening similar action against Hun
gary.
Bulgaria, jealous Of Rumania, Is
reported massing troops on the Ru-
manian frontier, presumably on the
theory that it will be a good time to
etrike a blow on her own account in
case the Rumanians and Hungarians
should become involved in a quarrel.
All the little countries bordering
on Russia are afraid the sovfets
would attack them If they became
involved in hostilities elsewhere. Also
there's an underlying fear, l-.ther
vague but never forgotten. that Ger
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General Degoutte had summoned
the operators, headed by Thyssen,
and threatened them with court
martial and Imprisonment if deliver
ies did not commence this morning.
The French general met stole def
ance from every side today. Thyssen
ignored the threats; Hugo SHINES
moved his company headquarters
from Muelheim to Hamburg. The
latter is not in the Rhineland, but is
spending the winter quietly at a re-
sort.
If the French make good their
threat and arrest some Of the opera
tors. the Germans declare a general
strike in the Ruhr will follow.
The French today held a fifty kilo.
meter salient from the Lippe on the
north on a line passing through Dat
telolfen, Waltrop, Dortsfeld, Anne,
HOrdeke and Workable.
General Simon. commanding at
Dusseldorf, said France would take
further sanctions If the operators did
not give in.
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POUND CLOSED;
DOGS DRUGGED

Mrs. Jemima Trucksess, 715 w. New
York St, an active Humane Society
worker, took one to add to her fam
fly" of four
Mrs. Dotha Lantz, president of the
Humane Society. said the society
hereafter could care for injured dogs
by killing them humanely, but that
it could make no provisions for stray
dogs.
William IT. Bailey, assistant city at
torney, announced he would arrange
a conference with Humane Society
officers to discuss drawing a contract
fol use of the shelter home on Pen.
dleton pike as a dog pound. He in.
dicated city council might appropr
ate money.
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NEAR EAST MAZE

The Near Eastern threat" laps
over from Europe tato Asia.
made a treaty with the sultan of
Turkey which included a mandate"
to England over the Turkish prov
ince of Mosui, a rich Oil region
that is, England was placed in charge
of this district.
Still jealous of the Turks even
then, the English also encouraged
Greece's ambitions to extend her
power on the Asia Minor coast, west
Of Mosul.
The Turkish Nationahsts, however,
refused to recognize this arrangement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17

able earning power as a public idol.
All his qualities for captivating
audiences are native and may be
expected to last as long as he adds
application to rich endowment.
JaCkle's enormous money-making
capacity over others O. his age and
far older is fundamentally rooted in
a remarkable combination OF char
acteristics displayed almost from
the cradle.
Unlike almost all other super
normal children, Jackie quickly
adapts himself To every environ
ment. lie is instantly at home
with newsboys or little lordlings,
with governors or gardeners. His
capacity for making friends is
truly remarkable.
He has extreme naturalness, on
stage or off. coupled with a high
sense Of humor. These traits, to-
gether with a powerful emotional
nature guided by high intelligence,
actor. The movies didn't make"
IdChl0, IHeV merely discovered nm.
His Wit Quick
His rate of comprehension is
quick, but he doesn't turn out any
mental product until finished III his
own mind His picture directors
discovered, once his part in a scene
is thoroughly explained. he needs
almost no coaching but goes ahead
naturally, dramatically and con-
vincingly.
In astuteness and reasoning pow
ers he is 40 to so per cent more
acute than the average Of his years.
He can perform the feat. rare even
among genius children, Of analyz-
ing his own mental processes.
Jackie was the welcome child,
Mrs. Coogan tells me, of artistic.
firm, methodical father and agree
able, humorous. emotional mother
in happy blending.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
EUROPES WAR SPARKS ANALYZED BY TIMES EXPERT

Memel was under the League of
Nations protection; with a small
French force in possession. This force
has surrendered. However. q French
warship, expected in Memel harbor,
may turn the tables.
Though noninally Lithuanian fill
busters caused this Situation" many
observers think Germans are respon-
sible, out of resentment for the Ruhr
invasion.
The Poles believe Russia is back
Of the uprising. Poland. much afraid
of her big neighbor Russia, is mobil-
izing certain classes of conscripts.
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FIVE KIDDIES DIE
INCLOTHES PRESS

been found outside. were forced to
smash open the press. Josie, eldest
Of the little group, whose ages ranged
from 13 to years, had propped a
chair against the door in vain to keep
out the deadly smoke and fire.
Flames had licked their way to
the press. which was charred on the
outside, but within there was evil
dence all the children had died from
breathing the thick smoke. The
mother. hysterical with grief, was a
mass OF bruises. while Kokalis was
suffering from severe cuts and un-
able to explain the tragedy. Police
believe n lamp exploded
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17

Plans to pass the soldier
bonus bill in the Indiana House
of Representatives under sus-
pended rules were abandoned
this afternoon after a poll of the
House by friends Of the measure.
1t was announced there were not
sufficient votes for the measure
to suspend the rules. Members back
Of the bill, however, expressed CON
fidence that It would be passed ul-
timately.
The measure. which would give ex-
service men and women $40 for each
month in the service. was considered
by the House as a committee of the
whole. The House reconvened at 1
p. m. to continue consideration OF the
measure. A few amendments were
made by the committee of the whole
One Of the amendments removed
the provision making brothers and
sisters Of deceased service men bene-
ficiaries of the bonus. Wives, moth
ers and fathers would be benefciaries.
Another amendment adopted re-
moved the provision that ex-servtce
men be given preference as employees
of the board which will administer the
bonus. This amendment was intro
duced by Representative Thiel. who
said this provision would make the
bill unpopular.
An effort by Representative Russell
B. Harrison Of Indianapolis to have
Spanish War veterans included as
benehciaries was defeated AZ to as.
The bill was amended to provide
that money left over from the bonus
fund be turned over to the general
fund. The bill as originally drawn
provided it might he used for relief
Of families OF veterans.
A proposed amendment to enable
Student Army Training Corps men to
receive a bonus was defeated.
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LEGISLATORS ENTERTAINED

Members of the Legislature planned
to go to Anderson tonight for a ban
Quet given there by the Kiwanis Club.
Besides the legislators, guests will in
cIude officers of the American Legion,
Governor McCray, Senator-elect Rails
ton and a number of Indiana authors.
The legislators planned to leave at
4:30 p. m.
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with mental development four years
in advance OF his age.
With 100 as normal, Coogan's
rating by the Stanford revision test
is 100. one child in 600 reaches his
level.
There is big difference between
precocious youngsters and border
liners. Jackie positively IS not
merely precoctOus child. I am will
ing TO predict confidently all through
life he Will maintain his 600 to / ad-
vantage for persons of the same age.
Better Days Ahead
The little star thus is far from the
peak OF his development and prob
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TIVE GOT THE REST is
GLAD CRY OF CUSTOMER
White Rock and Lemons Popular
Combination Order.

Time-11:3O p. m.
Place-DowntOwn drug store.
Cast-Drug clerk, customer with
suspicious bulge on hip, spectators.
Customer-Give me two quarts Of
mineral water and half a dozen lem
ons. got the rest.
Thirsty ChorUs-Oh, that lucky
boyi
That's a popular combination or
der these days" sighed the clerk. ait
er the customer left.
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THREE GERMAN COAL
BARONS ARE ARRESTED

bU JWIttU TTCSS
LONDON, Jan. 17.-August Thys-
sen and three other German coal
barons were arrested by the French
today for persistent refusal to obey
General Simon's orders regarding coal
deliveries. according to a dispatch
from Dusseldorf. The Germans ap-
parently were not taken into custody,
but were told to consider themselves
under arrest.
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BERLIN AUDIENCE
STAGES DEMONSTRATION

bW JUUCu ITtS5
BERLIN, Jan. 17-An audience in
Berlin's largest moving picture house
rose to its feet in tremendous anti
French demonstration, demanding ex-
rulsion of the invaders, when Rhine
land scenes, including movements of
black troops, were shown on. the
screen. Women wept, while men
shouted patriotic songs.
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enforce payment. Belgium is help
ing her. Italy is helping half-heart-
edly doubtful of the French policy's
wisdom.
Germany is In a state Of violent un-
rest, as any country which had been
invaded by a foreign powers troops
would be.
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GERMANS CHALLENGE
PREPARATIONS BODY
BIZ United Press

BIZ UHtfeG Press
PARIS, Jan. 1.-THE Germans de-
fed the reparaions commission to-
day, refusing to appear when sum-
moned to explain concerning deliver
les Of benzol to Italy. The commits
sion's session thereupon adjourned.
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SPECIAL MATINEE

A special matinee of 1.-The Music
Box Revue" will be played Friday
afternoon at English's.
A. f. Miller. manager of the the
ater, said the special matinee has
been added to accommodate those who
have been unable tc get tickets for
night performances.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
IRISH REBELS REPULSED
BY AIRCRAFT GUNS

Insurgents Attempted TO Capture
PIane-SOldier Killed.
BIZ United Press
DUBLIN, Jan. 17.-Insurgents in
County Kerr attempted to capture a
Free State airplane today, it was Off
cially announced, but the crew Of the
latter turned on machine gun and
drove them off.
A rebel force clashed with national
troops near Clonmel, one Free State
soldier being killed and two insur-
gents captured.
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BIZ Unlted Press

BINGHAMTON. n. 7. Jan. IT,
Huddled together in a clothes press.
where they had sought refuge from
fire, five children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph KokaIs were found dead of
suffocatiOn today.
Firemen who penetrated the flames
that had cut off the children. after
their parents. cut and bleeding, had
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
IN MEMEL

Such outbreaks as have occurred in
the occupied territory have been on
a small scale, but IN the Memel dis
trict, in East Prussia, the trouble has
been more serious.
Irregulars known as the iron
wolves" have seized the district on
behalf of the adjoining war-formed
little country of Lithuania.
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BY CHARLES STEWART
NE4 STAFF COrresDOndeut

n F all the old worlds
~ threatening situations"
of the moment, the one be-
tween France and Germany is
the simplest, not in its pos
sibilities Of further trouble,
but as to its immediate cause.
Germany insists the allies assessed
against her war damages. to an
amount much larger than she can pos
sibly pay. She agreed to them in
signing the Versailles treaty because
she couldn't help it, but she says she
hasn't the resources to meet them, so
she's in default.
France believes Germany could pay
II she would and has taken steps to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
HUBBY WASN'T MAN OF
DREAMS, so WIFE LEAVES
Departed Without Even Exchange of
Nuptial Kiss.
~ United Press

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 1T found he
was not the man of my dreams and
left him without even the exchange
of Il nuptiaI kiss" declared Mrs. Con
stance Bennett Moorehouse. daughter
of Richard Bennett, actor, In explain
ing her separation from Chester Hirst
Moorehouse.
Moorehouse, son of DR.. Frederick
B. Moorehouse, famous oral surgeon,
has filed a petition for annulment OF
the marriage.
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HARDING CONFINED TO
BED WITH GRIPPE
Condition Shows No Improvement
Must Remain Quiet.

By United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Presi-
dent Harding. showing no improve
ment from the attack of grippe.
which caused him to leave his desk
yesterday afternoon, was confined to
his bed today.
The Presidents condition, resulting
from a severe cold contracted a week
ago.. is not serious, Secretary Chris
tan stated this morning, but DR.. Saw
yer, his personal physician, desires
that he remain quietly in his room
and not tax his strength for a day
or two.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
CONCRETE AND ASPHALT
ROAD HACKERS AT WAR

Highway Conference at chicago Scene
of Battle"
By United Prcss
CHICAGO, Jan. 17-War between
the hackers Of concrete and asphalt
roads was expected to break out at the
Good Roads Congress here today.
The opening gun was to be fired by
Colonel Keith Compton of Baltimore,
who declared he was prepared to bring
out certain charges made by the as
phalt association against the Portland
Cement Company.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-01-17
SURVIVOR OF TRAGEDY
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Gladys Miclls Still Ignorant of Com
paniOns' Deaths.

Gladys Micks, IT. of Trowbridge
St, still is in a serious condition at
the city hospital. where she was taken
after an accident Sunday night She
and three friends walked into the
path OF a locomotive at the Oriental
st. crossing of the Pennsylvania rail
road. Two young man and a young
woman were killed. Miss Mlcks' left
leg and right foot were crushed. Miss
A1icks has not been told that her
three friends were killed.
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Mine Operators Challenge Threats of Invaders
to Arrest Workers and Confiscate Prop
erty for Refusal to Deliver Coal.
SEIZURE OF MORE LANDS THREATENED
Move Started in Europe to Bring Reparation
Question Before League Of Nations at
Next Meeting at Geneva.

ESSEN Jan. 1-German mine operators in the Ruhr de-
fed French threats concaon refused today
deliver coal demanded.
The French further punitive step for this 'passve
sabotage ordered the army of occupation Ruhr
lands Troops advanced toward Muense which outside the
originally designated for occupation and march toward Hagen
the south of Dortmund expected before the day