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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
To Finance Cattle Buyers

An organization meeting of the In
dianapolis Cattle Loan Company Will
be held Wednesday, officials said to-
day. Articles of incorporation for
$750.000 We're filed Monday. David c.
Jenkins. 3544 Central Ave. a director,
said the company viii make loans to
livestock buyers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
BY WAITER D. HICKMAN

~ Ale SAMUELS in song is telling
the girls how to get a man.
e Her advice is as follows: Get
'em young; feed EN-, but tell them
nothing"
In another song, she tells the world
that she has a red-headed sheik who
halls from the Bowery, New York,
but he hasn't a tent or a horse but,
Gosh, 0, Gosh, he has a fiivver.
In other words, Rae Samuels is
making her annual visit to the local
Keith house this week. Rae is pretty
much an institution these days. She
has her own way of putting over a
song. She admits that she went to
Europe last summer and tells her
friends to stay in America and see
this country first.
Her songs are exclusive or most of
them are only presented by her. She
was quite a riot yesterday afternoon.
She loves to make the world happy
and she succeeds in doing that every
time she shows up on the stage. Miss
3. Walker of Indianapolis is the
accompanist.
At the close Of her act, she asked
that all the lights be turned out be-
cause she was wearing a radium
gown. The gown in the dark be-
came as brilliant as a house on fire
Splendid songs of the day this woman
offers. She is q rare artist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27

There will be no bowel poison to cause
colds, sick headache, dizziness, bilious
ness or sour stomach when you wake
up in the morning. More men, women
and children take Cascarets for the
liver and bowels than all other aXa-
tive-cathartics combined 10 cent
boxes, also 25 and so cent sizes. Any
drug re.-Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Tire and Rim Purlninnd

A tire and rim valued at $40 were
stolen from the automobile Of J. H
Donley. Plaza Hotel. parked on
Wabash St. near Delaware St, he
told police today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Mobiles Lightnin' BIZ
Is Now a Masterpiece

Frank Bacon is dead, but his mem
DRY lives on and on.
The world need not build mOnu-
ment over Bacon's grave as long AZ
'Lghtnin'" is on the road. Here is a
living memorial to him.
"Lightnin'" returned last night 10
Fnglish's for a weeks engagement
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
CHICAGO BALLOTS IN
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Early Voting Passes Without
Promised Violence.

Promised Violence.
By United Press
CHICAGO. Feb. 27.-Early balloting
in Chicago's municipal primary today
passed without disturbance Special
police were stationed at all precincts
to prevent threatened outbreaks Of
gangsters.
For mayor Judge Dever was IN
opposed for the, Democratic choice. In
the Republican column, Edward r
Liisinger, carrying most Of the
support OF the former machine headed
by Mayor Thompson, ana Fi,d
Louder were the leaders for the
nominations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27

The movies en- view include; Java
Head" at the Circle: "Ebb Tide" at
the Ohio; "A Blind Bargain" at the
Apollo; "Nobodys Money" at the Co
lonial; BRASS Commandments" at
Mister Smiths. and The Clean-Up,'
at the Isis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Purse Thief Gets 500.

A thief took $50 from the purse of
Miss Frances Smith. 1901 E. Wash
ington St. while she was in a down
town store.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Mrs. Drew Appears
In a Smart Sketch

Mrs. Sidney Drew, with the as
sistance of John Reinhart and Mary
Alden, offers a clever little sketch,
"Predestination, which is way above
the average vaudeville playlet. Mrs.
Drew, who is well known for her
work on the screen, appears to pleas
ing comedy advantage in this Edwin
Burke comedy. The story concerns
the efforts Of a wife to break off an
affair of her husband with another
woman 1t is smart comedy and as
cleverly acted.
Ray and Emma Dean are back with
US. Dean is a classic nut comedian.
As "nutty" as his actions Is his hair
cut. This is the last word in hair
cuts. This team is funny. Bert Levy,
an artist, caused a small sized riot
yesterday when he drew a picture of
Woodrow Wilson. In answering the
ovation, he stated he would give
free matinee Saturday morning at
Keith's for the children Of the city
and asked those having automobiles
to see that some crippled child be
brought TO the theater. This man
knows the hearts Of children. He de-
lights people Of all ages.
Lytell and FAINT during their act
introduce some clever knee dancing.
Splendid. Toque, a trained dog, opens
the show. Ted Lorraine. Jack Mimic
and Margaret Davies have a dance
offering. Moth and Flames" which
is strong enough to hold an entire
audience until the final curtain. An
o.her real act.
At Keith's all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
BODY Of LITTLE
GIRL IS FOUND
IN CREEK WATERS
Victim of FiendiSh Kidnaper
Beaten to DEATH Po-
lice Believe.

By United Press
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 27.-The
body Of little 6-year-old Lillian Gil
more. victim of a fendish kidnaper,
was found frozen in the Neshaminy
Creek. near Croydon. Pa, at mid
night.
WyIie Morgan. self-confessed alb
ductor, will be formally charged with
murder today, authorities said.
A crowd Of several thousand per
sons gathered around the police sta
ton when word Of the confession was
spread and shouted threats Of violence
against the prisoner.
The station, in the heart of the
Kensington mill section, was put I'M
der extra guard and armed men filed
the doorways, standing off the mob
The body of the little girl was found
after Morgan confessed to the crime.
He guided the police to the creek
where he had thrown the body and
cried, There she is; I killed her" the
police said.
Five men. holding lanterns high so
that they might peer into the dark
ness, recovered the body from the icy
water. The little girls body showed
signs Of a terrible beating. A super
fetal examination revealed her jaw
broken in five places; her arms, hands
and legs were cut. Police believed
Morgan had beaten Lillian in the face
until she died.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27

Home Is Robbed
A gray overcoat, a watch and money
were missing today from the home Of
George Scott, 518 Blake St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Mob Forms Quickly

News Of NIorgan's confession and
the finding Of the body spread rapid
" through the northeast section OF
Philadelphia, where the Gilmore
family lives and when the murderer
was returned to the police station the
mob totaled 5000 men, women and
children.
Cries OF lynch him. and kill him"
we're heard. Twenty policemen armed
with sawed off shot guns and rifles
guarded the prisoner to prevent the
angry crowd from storming the
station.
Morgan. according TO the police,
invited Dorothy, 3, and Lillian Gil
more. S. to take an automobile ride
Saturday afternoon. Later Dorothy
wandered home and told about the
man killing Lillian and casting her
body on the ice.
A city-wide search for the murderer
began. Morgan was arrested on
suspicion. and after thirty-three hours
Of constant grilling confessed He
led police TO where he had thrown the
BODY.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27
Blisters Covered
Face and Hands
Cuticura Healed
"Blisters and q rash broke out
and covered my face and hands. They

itched and burned 80
badly that I scratched
and irritated the af-
fected parts. My face
was disfigured and /
was ashamed to 60
out in company. 1t
hurt to wet my face
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-02-27

and hands, and Tor about three
months was unable to do my irregular
work. l lost lots Of sleep on account
Of the itching and burning.
60 read an advertisement for Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment and sent
for free sample. 1t helped me so
purchased more, which completely
healed me in two weeks" (Signed)
Miss Roxie Mcdonnell, Blue Lick,
Mo-, July 20, 1922.
Improve your skin by daily use of
Cuticlra Soap, Ointment and Talcum.
Sample Zach Pres by Nan. Address: cuticurA Lab
srAtoriss, Dept. n, Maiden 4s, Mass" Sold every
whore. Soap 5e. Ointment Is and Soc. Taleum eSe.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
THOMAS dixon, R.
OPPOSED TO MODERN
KU KLUX KLAN, AYERS
preston News service)

NEW YORK CITY, Feb. 2-An at
tempt to organize a general plan of
determination of the nefarious Ku
Klux. Klan by combining into one So
ciety. the various forces opposed to
the khan in New York state will be
made by the central committee of
the American Unity league at public
mass meetings to be held in several
parts of the state during the next
few days, it has been announced
Among the speakers at those meet
ings will be: P. H. O'Donnell, nation
al chairman of the league; Repre-
sentative Ben Johnson, of Kentucky;
Thomas Dixon, Jr., author of the
''Klansman," upon which the photo
play "The Birth of Nation was
based, and Col Thomas B. Fielder.
It is said that Mr. Dixon has ex-
pressed himself on several occasions
as being extremely sorry that men
have taken such un-American, cow
ardly means of taking the law into
their own hands and disgracing the
United States by such dispicable acts
of lawlessness.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
MESA
BY Mrs. M. R. Roam

The Gem City is still alive and we
are growing in population if in no
other way There are three new FAM
lilies who have just arrived from
Oklahoma.
There was one graduate from the
Washington school, little Miss Vera
Lee McKelvey, the 13-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. McKelvey,
who passed to the Mesa Union High
school. All Mesa is proud of the
young girl, because we believe that
she is going to make an enviable rec
ord as a student in the Mesa Union
High.
Mrs. Hillard is confined to her bed
this week at her home in North Nor
ris street.
Little Vera Lee McKelvey enter
tanned a few friends at a birthday
party last week, commemorating her
18th anniversary All report jolly
time.
Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school is
growing by leaps and bounds, and
many new scholars are being en-
rolled. Come out. If you don't feel
like attending, send your children.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03

kee Indian blood The Chancery
Court dismissed their case on the
ground that the same question ia.
been de cided by the Circuit court
eveu though the Chancery Court was
the proper one in which to bring the
suit The Supreme Court held that
it was too late to secure the relief
there, after having the same relief
denied in an action in another court
The decision on the former appeal
was to the effect that there was sub
stantial evidence to sustain the ac-
ton of the directors in refusing ad
mittance to the children on account
of their blood. and that the directors
should not be controlled by the court.
The present action is not an effort
to compel the directors to establish
another school, but is one to compel
them to receive the children into the
school for white children
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
SHERIFF SAVES
JACK JOHNSON
FROM PRISON Term
preston News service)

(FT0blOu NEWS O6TflCe)
NEW YORK CITY, Feb. p The
kind-heartedness of Sheriff Nagle
saved Jack Johnson from being
lodged behind the jail bars for fail
ure to obey a court order to pay
$S72.5O to Barney Gerard the the
atrical booking agent, on an unsatis-
factory judgment obtained for breach
Of contract.
Johnson managed to have all the
money necessary to satisfy the claim
except $1225O, and when he ten
dered that amount to the sheriff and
gave him a long line of smooth talk
about being a much prosecuted man
and made promises to the effect that
if allowed his liberty he would soon
bring up the balance, the Sheriff al
lowed him to go free. He told John
son that he was satisfied that he had
done his best to pay off the claim,
and that he would put up the bal
ance, but that Johnson must make
good the $12250 real soon, or he
would be found living at Ludlo bas-
tile as a compulsory residence for
time satisfactory to the officials
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
IRATE SOUTHERNER
MEETS HIS match
in STUBBORN BLACK
(Preston News Service

ATLANTA, Ca. Feb. Frank
Shockly is in Jail awaiting the out
come of gun shot wound he is al
legged to have inflicted on w. E. John
son (southern white cattleman), late
last Monday night
According to the story of an eye
witness of the affair, johnson was
seated in his automobile at the cor
ner of Broad and Alabama streets at
11:2O o'clock Monday night, and as
Shockly passed by Johnson ordered
him to crank the machine. Shockley
ignored the demand This outward
sign of Indifference on the part of
Shockly apparently angered Johnson
who said, You are one of those
damn niggers who's been up North
and got clear beside yourself. I'll
teach you how to treat a Southern
gentleman"
Johnson jumped from his machine
and cursing struck Shockly over the
head with tire pump, saying, "Now
take that, you !*** black *!*!*!*!-
using language to, oh we'll, what
he said can't be printed. Shockly
stood for a moment just looking at
Johnson and then Johnson ordered
him to move on, and then rushed at
him with the pump again. Shockly
drew a pistol and fired at Johnson,
the bullet passing through his neck.
The shot attracted the police, who
arrested Shockly and placed him in
Jail and Johnson was taken to the
Grady hospital.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
HOMES OF BLACKS
DESTROYED BY FIRE
in SOUTHERN TOWN
Preston News service)

STATESVILLE, N. c., Feb. 2-Fif-
teen Negro homes were destroyed by
fire here last Wednesday, The fire
was famed by high wind and at
times threatened to spread over the
town.
Most of the structures consumed
were small ones on the west side of
Center street. and the total loss is
estimated at from 100000 to SIS, 900,
of which about one-third was covered
by insurance. No one was injured in
the flames which gave the fire de-
partment a desperate battle. The
fire is believed to have had its origin
in a tailoring and pressing establish
ment on Center street.
The Red Cross and associated char
tiles are caring for the homeless.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
ARKANSAS FAMILY
HAVING GREAT time
PROVING IT'S WHITE
(Preston News servicel

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb. PA
temporary injunction was denied and
the decree of the Montgomery County
Chancery Court was affirmed by the
Arkansas Supreme Court last Tues
day in the case of Hattie Black and
others against the directors of the
school district No. 16 to restrain the
directors from denying members Of
the Black family the privilege of at
tending the only school maintained
in the district, this school being for
white children.
The directors of the school district
held that the Black children have a
trace of Negro blood, and therefore,
are "Colored People" within the
meaning of the statute The Blacks
contended that they we're of the eau
casian race, with a trace of Chero-
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
virginia IS HOT ON
TRAIL Of NEFARIOUS
KU KLUX KLAN, AYERS
(Preston News servicel

FREDERICKSBURG Va, Feb. q
The special grand jury for the pur-
pose of investigating number Of al
legged threatening letters said to have
been received during the past week
by a dozen or more foreigners, warn
ing them to get out by July 1, re-
cessed late Thursday without making
a report.
A number of witnesses appeared
before the jury during its brief ses-
sion, including several of the mer-
chants who claim to have received
threatening letters signed by the
khan. No Negroes appeared before
the jury, although it is said that sew
eral Negroes here have received
threatening letters from the Ku Klux
Klan. In his charge to the grand
jury, Judge ]. T. Goodrich ordered a
full investigation of the letters and
instructed the jury to spare no ex-
pense in an effort to bring the author
of the letters before the court No
date was fixed for the reconvening
of the grand jury.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
BACK TO THE FARM
MOVEMENT STARTS
Preston News servfce)

u AOotOh 4NCWS OCA NASCJ
TUSKEGEE, Ala, Feb 2-Speak-
ing before the annual conference of
Negro farmers here last Tuesday
night. Hon. C. W. Pugsley. assistant
secretary of agriculture, declared,
Failure to provide an important
place for agriculture in the education
al system for the Negro would be do
ing that race serious injustice"
An increase of 316 per cent in the
number of Negro. farmers in the Unit
ed States in the last decade as COM
pared with an increase of 1.6 per
cent in the number of white farmers
should be consistently in mind, Mr..
Pugsley said.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03

Above is the likeness of A. R.
Smith, editor and publisher of the
Phoenix Tribune, who carried away
the honors in the debate Tuesday
night. Smith was pitted against the
Rev. Major Jones, and literally
"smothered" him with points The
subject for debate was Should Capt.
tai Punishment Be Abolished in Ari-
zona?" and Smith upheld the mega
tive.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03

Mrs. James III
Friends, of Mrs. Jessie James will
regret to learn that she has been con-
fined to her home, IA North 18th St.,
the past week on account Of illness.
To Kentucky
Mrs H. s. Williams of 1908 East
Madison street, left last week for
Franklin, KY, to visit relatives and
friends. She win remain for an in
definite Stay.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
Monday Ladies' Night

Ali ladies will be admitted free to
the dance Monday night at the A. H.
A. hall, 4th street and Jefferson, and
every Monday night thereafter. These
weekly dances are given under the
auspices of the U. N. l. A. "The Bat
tling Hot A. will furnish the music.
Bob Adams, manager. Public invit-
ed.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
Suffers ParaIytic Stroke

Mr.. E. B. Scott of sOs South 4th
avenue has been confined to his
home the past week suffering with
paralysis. He is being attended by
DR.. A. A. Mcdonald and is reported
to be doing fine.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
Slightly III

Slightly III
Mrs. Mary Turner of SO2 East JEFF
ferson street has been confined to
her home the past week on account
of illness. She is reported to be rest
ing easily.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
SLIGHTLY lndIsposed

Slightly indisposed
Mrs. w. B. Scott, of 1880 East
Adams street, has been slightly indis-
posed the past week, but is now do
ing fine.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
a SQUARE DEAL

This government is based
upon the fundamental idea
that each man, no matter
whal his occupation, his race,
OF his religious belief, is en-
titled to be treated on his
worth as a man, and neither
favored nor Disseminated
against because of any acci-
dent in his position.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
Phoenix tribune., 1923-02-03
A STRONG CHARACTER

Race prejudice is bound to
O., way before the influ-
eJSeso. character, education
aud VI O., These are ne
cessary r0'SS growth of our
race. Without wealth there
can be no leisure, without
leisure there can be no
thought, and without thought
there can be no progress
Booker T. Washington.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-18

cumstance which ally hurts a wo-
man whose senslbilities are at all
fine" e ~ il
"No woman is cheaper" Kate con-
tinued, than the woman who revels
in love which she does not return. 3"
The silence which followed was vi
brant Neither Kate nor James La
than ventured to break it; Kate, be-
cause she feared what Latham would
say; Latham because he feared to
say what he would.
The river wound along beside them
like lovely silver serpent, cool
calm, inviting. The moon was up.
The foliage in the distance glistened
under its light. The car spun along
the even road almost noiselessly.
Under the spell of summer-night
magic Kate fell to dreaming. Mem
Dries Of other moonlit roadways
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-18
OLD DAYS IN. AMERICUS

house, purchased yesterday from the
N. E. Slappey estate, the Slappey
plantation of six hundred acres, eight
miles north of Americas.
Miss Agnes Hawkins left yester-
day for Atlanta for a visit of two
weeks to her sister, Mrs. W. E.
Hawkins.
Mrs. John Sheffield has issued in
yitations to a card party Thursday
afternoon.
Americas buyers paid 8 So cents
for fancy cotton yesterday and 1-2
cents for middling grades. This is
a still further advance of an eighth
of cent and more than other mark
cts in this section Of Georgia are pay
ing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-18
THIRTY YEARS AGO TO-DAY
From the Times-Recorder, Jan. 49,
1889

From the Times-Recorder, Jan. Is,
1899
Mr.. E. L. Stanfield, chief of the
new fire department, returned yes
terday from Atlanta, where he was
sent by the city council to confer
with Chief Joyncr Of the Atlanta
department upon matters relating to
the equipment of the department at
this place.
There was a lively runaway on Eel
der street yesterday afternoon. A
frightened horse attached to one
horse wagon came flying down the
street, and attempted to jump the
high picket fence surrounding Capt.
c. w. Felder's garden. He knocked
the fence down pulled the wagon
over a grape harbor and then landed
the entire outfit in Mrs. Felder's
flower pit.
The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Bank of Sumter was
held yesterday morning for the pur-
pose Of electing board of directors
for the ensuing year and hearing
the report Of it's officers. Mr. R.
NJ. Stewart was elected a member Of
the board in the place of Mr.. H.
NJ. Brown who resigned.
Those receiving honor certificates
before the Christmas holidays in the
second grade are Willie Bailey, vi
Galloway, Walter CoIson, Hollis Fort,
Julia Query, May Belle Hawkins,
Gertie johnson, Lucius McCIesky,
Ralph Mckenzie, Evvie Schneider,
Agnes Adams, Lizzie Bivins, Eugene
Bailey, Cliff Bosworth, Lucille Clegg,
Elam Johnson, Frank Lowe, CarobeI
Murphy, DIN Matthew's, Lamartinc
Tower aid Mae Wheatley.
Mrs, Frank Sheffield left yester-
day for Albany on a short visit to
her parents, Capt. and Mrs. John
Davis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-18
JTH AGNES ABELING
BEGIN HERE TODAY

Kate Ward widow of Dan Ward,
living with her father, Justin Par
sons, has visitor, Chinatown Alice,
who says Dan was the father Of her
child, Dorothy. Near their home,
few nights later they find an uncon-
scious man. They carry him in. He
RECEIVERS, tells them he was the VIC
tim of an auto mishap and gives his
name as James Latham. Attracted
to Kate, he takes her autoing with
him. On the trip she stops at the
laundry Of Sing 10y, with whom
Alice lives, to offer the latter her
friendship. Alice however, does lit
but weep. Reckoning Latham for the
journey home, Kate tells him of her
experience.
co ON WITH THE STORY
p why do women cry Latham
asked at length.
Kate considered, then:
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t1 - 3Gli'ti h ~ ~
''' 'lsS "5''' " il'ol' ''I0' CS,''''0' ,'S''
VI some fundamental Inlhg UHey
nave ana . 40 no. "' an "A woman woman:
5 Dsos'p 1;4 , 'l' e !','Ii S''p e'
'''u U''e hammer III ilel IliIsei' @i'5
tol t -l>o-' t ~ y VIZ ing, % 4i
. ''', .;.., $1,000 NV . vi '''o iI'''l '',0
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Sbo bind@ [ ",'. 4 9,,I ll''7 "a ns",'" -IIS
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1923-01-18
COUE'S MOST
INTERESTING PATIENT.

Couc5 most interesting Amer
ic&n patient, to date, is a New
YORKER afflicted with a chronic
ya"R' Like ali neur2sthclics, he
had kept close tao on himself, and
when ne walked into tie Coue elm
&c ne announced that on the aver
age he yawned seven times a min
ute
Referred to US, our diagnosis
would nave been that he had at
Icnoe0 several sessions Of con-
Sfe2s'
IoUe o'ah seem especially CON
ccI"co ABOUT the cause. lie put
Oh MS work The patient became
.a-e-~@.ea aho' hence, naturally