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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Powers Hides Youth to Play Aged Roles;
Jean Oliver Makes Herself Very Famous

pares favorably with that used in
many road shows.
It isn't the play that counts this
week at English's, but the brilliant
acting of Jean Oliver.
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Another jazz Band
Is at the Palace
These days seem to be the days Of
jazz bands.
The current bill at the Palace has
Patsy Shelly. a dancer, and Erny
Holmgren.
These jazz accompany their playing
with a certain amount of noise and
motions, They dance, prance and
drill while playing the way these
players are being received shows that
some people like noisy jazz music in.
stead Of the quiet and soothing kind
Miss Shelly begins as a toe dancer.
She is dainty and is a good dancer OF
her type.
The Volunteers after they get
started turn out to be one OF the best
quartettes the Palace has presented
this season. They started out by re-
cruiting their singers from the audi
ence. This is a new idea for a quar-
tette and goes over big. They know
how to manufacture melody and at
the same time keep the comedy idea
present
Russell and Pierce are two men who
dance. One IS a high kicker They
open the show. Draper and Hendrie
put on the burnt cork and engage
in conversation about marriage and
money. The woman plays the cor
net. Tho marriage license bit is
amusing fun.
Middleton and Spellmeyer are ap-
pearing in a blood and thunder up
roar. I don't know tho name Of the
sketch but suggest that It be called.
Why All the Tears When a Can
non Can Make More Noise?" It is
a noisy overacted affair of the west.
1t IS not acting but noise.
Hayes and Lloyd have a personality
routine, The man knows how to put
over parodies without being in bad
taste. There Is enough novelty to
this act 10 make one OF the fea.
lures Of the bill.
The movie feature Is "a Real Ad-
venture"
This bill remains on view until
Thursday when Eddie Foy and his
numerous family Will be present.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

acter grow mentally on the stage.
Such Is the Job of Jean Oliver as
Jenny in The Gold Fish" a comedy
by Gladys Unger. now being revealed
at English's by the Grand Players.
Jenny graduates as the flapper wife
Of Jim Wetherby, a $35-a-week song
plugger and becomes the wife Of Her
man Krauss. Hermann has mopey,
but no social standing. Jenny keeps
on climbing until she marries Hamil-
ton J. Power, a society leader who is
on the inside of society.
Jenny becomes a social leader by
taking lessons in manners from Count
Stanislls Nevsld. In her three stages
Of development, Miss oliver is called
upon to reflect not only the outward
signs Of social improvement but also
the mental and personality advance
ment.
Jenny IS an impossible character.
made so by the author. not by Miss
Oliver. Jenny thought she could
change husbands as If said husbands
were pairs of shoes. But Jenny had
brains. She believed In husbands with
bank, rolls. The larger the bank
roll, the better the husband.
was interested IN the impossible
situations In The Goldfish" because
Of the really excellent work Of Miss
Oliver. The author has handicapped
the character. Jenny wears every
thing from pajanas TO evening gowns.
She even has the assistance OF two
dogs. At Ill times Miss Oliver Is mag
nificient. Her gowns and looks will
be the talk OF the town this week.
The lesson in grand opera etiquette
in the second act IS the only mental
highlight Of the show. Here IS some
splendid satire But as a whole the
comedy Is loosely constructed and not
so much of a play as a lot Of talk and
yet as acted by Miss Oliver It is good
entertainment.
This week at English's. It is Miss
divers big triumph. Nothing else
matters. She Just walks away with
everything and-away from every mem
Der of the company.
Others in the cast include Maralyn
Fink. Alice Mason, Eddy Waller,
Norman Wendell. Larry Sullivon, Ida
Belle Arnold. Alvin Ryker, Earle
Ross. Jack Martin and James Leroy.
The comedy gets it's name from the
habit Of Jenny and her first hus-
band handing each other a bowl OF
goldfish when they agree TO be a.
vorCed.
The setting for the third act Of
this comedy is e masterpiece and com
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

Many Held for Liquor Law
Violations Are Seeking
PardonS of Board.

Fifteen Indianapolis and Marion
County persons are in the list Of sixty
five who have appealed to the State
board of pardons for clemency and
four Marion County pardon cases
have been reopened, a report by May
L. Nichol, clerk of the board, shows
today.
New local petitions:
William Hicks. sentenced Feb. 27. 1923,
sixty days at the State farm and fined $500,
violation of the liqTor laws.
EveTitt BTfdgewater sentenced Dec 16,
1921, to Indiana refornlatory. three to five
years. vehicle taking.
Roy Marsh Brydon. sentenced June 16,
1922, one to five years IN Indiana reforma-
tory. issuing fraudulent check
Alexander J. Elsenhans. sentenced Jan 2.
1928. to State prison, one to fourteen years,
grand larceny.
Samuel Greenherg. sentenced Jan. %.
1923. ninety days on State farn and fined
$3.50, violation OF the liquor laws:
Max Pope. sentenced March %, 1923, two
TO fourteen years in Indiana reformatoTy,
burglary
Allen Murphy, sentenced March /. 1923
thirty days on State Farm and fined 500,
violation of the liquor laws
Anna V. G. Smith, sentenced March L.
1923 thirty DAYS in Womans Prison and
fined $500. violation of liquor laws.
Lester Lightfoot. sentenced Feb. 81, 1923,
thirty days in jail and fined 500. liquor
law violations.
1922, two to fourteen years in Indiana Re
formatory assault and battery and attempt
Ollie Raw Wood. sentenced june 1929. one
to eight years in Indiana Reformatory. buy
ing stolen property.
George Taylor sentenced Feb. IA, 1921.
five TO fourteen years in Indiana Reforma-
tory for robbery.
BERNARD Meiners. sentenced March ., 1922.
thirty days in county jail and fined 500
and costs, violation Of liquor laws. Remts-
sion of fine asked.
William Harrison. sentenced Dec ). 1922,
sixty days at State farm and fined $500,
violation of liquor laws.
James Robert Hughes sentenced Jan 80,
1923. $50 days on State farm and fined 81
and costs. child neglect
Local cases reoDened:
Ray Coleman. sentenced March s. 1920.
five to fourteen years and six months to FIVE
years. robbery and vehicle taking. State
prison.
Cecil Taylor. sentenced Oct. 7, 1921. three
TO five years In Indiana reformatoTy. vehicle
taking.
William Taylor. sentenced Oct. 7. 1921,
three to Ave years in Indiana reformatory,
vehicle taking.
Elmer Raines, sentenced Oct. /. 1921, two
70 fourteen years In Indiana reformstory,
conspiracy to commit felony.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Musical Comedy and Movies
Make Up New Rlalto Bill

The musical comedy company at the
Rialto this week, shows that II is on
its toes and keeping up with the times,
by displaying some brand new King
Tut" costumes. The chorus girls
wear them during number by Flor
ence Elam. Another novelty Offering
in the show Is a song called Lay Low
Lizzie Brown" sung by q black face
comic.
The Offering this week concerns a
young man who tries TO impersonate
Jesse James. He says he knows all
about him Jesse James, because he
reads all OF his dino novels.
The usual song and chorus mum
bers and vaudeville bits are offered
during the show.
The photoplay attraction this week
is The Dangerous Age" By OBJ
server0
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The movies on view today include:
What A Wife Learned" and Ind.
annapolis Travel Movies at the Circle:
"Snowdrift" at Mister Smiths and
Souls for Sale" at the Ohio.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
ENGINEER BLAMES HOMES
FOR SMOKE NUISANCE
W. A. Hanley Says Soft Coal Burned
In Residences Causes Evil.

Citizens Of Indianapolis and not
factories make the large volume OF
smoke" said ". a. Hanley. chief en-
gineer Of Eli Lilly & Co, before the
Brookside Civic League Monday night
Hanley said the smoke nuisance was
largely due to the excessive use Of
soft coal IN residences. About $4,000
900 each year is wasted. he said.
The smoke abatement ordinance,
being drafted by the Chamber OF Com
merce IN cooperation with several 10
cal clubs. would provide for an expert
to pass on heating apparatus Installed
in new buildings; would require the
use Of smoke consumers in factories,
and would provide an active educa-
tional campaign to lessen the produc-
ton Of smoke. Hanley said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Coal Contracts Awarded

Two local coal companies and two
from cities IN tho State have been
awarded contracts for supplying State
institutions with nearly 10000 tons
Of coal. a years supply. The com
panies are the Tope Coal Company
and the Oele Coal Company Of Indi-
annapolis, tho Walter Bledsoe Coal
Company OF Terre Haute and the AIRY
shire Coal Company Of Oakland City
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

Concerning Jean oliver and
"The Gold Fish" at English's
The most difficult task which CON
fronts an actor is to make A char
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Government Gun Taken.

A Winchester musket, No. 1858
property Of the United States Gov.
eminent. is missing from Shortridge
High School, Sergt. a. J. Everett. 436
n. Tacoma Ave, reported to the 20.
lice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08

I recommend every minute Of Mr..
PIN Passes By" To pass it up Is to
miss a. great and delicious treat. espe-
cially the work Of Tom Powers.
Must add that the one set used is a
gem of rare beauty.
At the Murat all week.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-08
Travelling Bag Come

\ travelling bag was stolen from
the automobile of f. ". Schugert,
1852 Park Ave. He told police its con
tents weer valued at $50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
INFLUENCING JURORS

l A news item from Lewisburg, West 1 Virginia, relates that the foreman of the jury which failed to agree last July in murder accessory trial was found guilty on an indictment charg. ing that he accepted a bribe of six hundred dollars from a defense wit ness. It is not easy to conceive of a more dangerous obstacle to the ad- ministration of justice than that which arises from tampering with juries. That too much of this exists in Amer ican criminal trials is demonstrated by frequent disclosures based on evi- dence.
 What is Y,own as the professional juror system in criminal court pro- cedure, whereby untrustworthy hang. ers-on frequently serve in the jury box for obscure but definite purposes. has done much to make many trials a mockery. Purchased testimony is far too often made possible because per- jury does not receive the penalty it deserves. Time and again these dis couraging conditions are disclosed through the courage, resourcefulness and persistence of some zealous pros ecuting attorney; but far too often shrewd and unscruplous criminal law yers, who deserve disbarment fror, an honorable profession, devote their energies and talents with impunity to the obstruction of justice. The lesson lies in the need for purging the courts of such elements, whether they exist Tn the form of incompetent and ques- tlonable jurors, or of interruptions attorneys.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
GENERAL BILLIARDS VISIT

The visit of General Robert E. Bull lard to Birmingham today, during which he will be rendered special hos pitalities and will have a message of interest not only to Reserve and Ma tional Guard officers, but to citizens generally, is of more than ordinary significance, because of the purpose and influence of his presence. Gen. eral Bullard so distinguished himself as commander of the First Division at the battle of Cantigny, in which the American troops first went under fire in the World War, that he was pro- noted to lieutenant-general and was given command of corps. His record in the great struggle was marked by the highest courage and strategy. He is now second in rank in the American army. With General Pershing's early retirement General Bullard is expected to succeed him. General Bullard is q native Alabamian, and is held in the highest esteem and affection by the people of this state. His visit to Bir- mingham will be attended by many courtesies from citizens as we'll as from military men, and he will receive a most cordial welcome by the con- munity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

ment that the price of the article had gone too high. If the industry had been as stable as some of it's intimates have sought to make out, it is hard to understand how the collapse in price was so immediate and complete, very few places failing to witness decided reductions.
 An interesting feature of the con vention will be debate between Sen ator LaFollette, advocating govern ment control of oil prices, and Sena- tor James Watson, opposing the same proposition. The fact that the indus try will countenance such debate indicates that the monopolistic influ- ence is not so strong as it once was The session should provide interesting reading for the American public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
THE COOLIDGE SILENCE

It is reported that the Coolidge silence is very baffling to politicians. Inasmuch as MT. Coolidge's immediate enemies are those within his own party, perhaps the Coolidge silence is premeditated. It is well known that there are Republican differences of opinion on almost every leading issue If the president expresses himself on any one of them, there will immedi- ately leap to criticize him some ele- ment or group of elements nominally Republican. Therefore, instead of ex- posing himself to any flank attack from within the party, the president Is said to be calmly and quietly organ izing his supporters for the campaign. He is not making enemies and he is seeking to make friends.
 It is also quite likely that Mir. Cool idge is genuinely unprepared to state his position on certain questions, or else feels that he has nothing new to add to what has already been said His silence may mean that he does not as yet know the answer. It is known that he has spent considerable time trying to get at the facts regarding certain subjects, an attitude which is in itself indication that the vice presi- dent did not concern himself actively with matters very much uppermost in MT. Harding's thoughts. When con gress assemblies, the president will have to outline his views on many subjects, or else depart quite radically from custom and constitutional provision. Until that time there is no especial reason why he should publish con- testible views on which no definite decision can be at present made. It is known, however, that the president has shown concern over the situation of the wheat farmer and has even expressed some unorthodox views as to relief measures. Perhaps the presi- dent will later become informed that the wheat farmers blight" is a po- litical figment, and that the farmer himself is finding ways out of his diff faculties. Perhaps it will also be shown that the wheat farmers loss is less than one-tenth the corn farmers gain, and that the average prosperity of the American farmer is far higher than it was a year ago.
 The Democrats likewise are silent. It is quite likely that their cue is to. reserve their attack until after it is evident who their opponents will be. The converting of congress will in- evitably lead to the expression of Re- publican views, and they should fur nish pretty target for Democratic shafts, just as they have heretofore. Whether 1t shall be MT. Coolidge or some other, evidently to shoot now would be to shoot at random. The Democrats have plenty of ammunition and plenty of targets, but practice shooting, beyond a certain point, is a waste of good material.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
WALKER COUNTY BUILDING

Few districts of Alabama in which there are no large cities are making so much progress in the construction industry as is Walker county. Nearly every town and village in that section shows building achievement which ia- dicates not only spirit of progress, but an abiding confidence in their future opportunities for development. In Jasper, one If the most prosperous towns in it's section, building opera tions are under construction or im- mediate planning which represent q total investment of about two hundred thousand dollars. At Cordova more than a hundred thousand dollars worth of building is under way. At Nauvo, Carbon Hill, Parrish, Corona, Dora, Oakman and other towns, build ing is more extensive than ever before. These are among many evidences of industrial advancement in Walker county during this year. They be- speak the public spirit as we'll as the business judgment of citizens of that section, and emphasize their belief in themselves in recognizing and develop ing the possibilities of that productive section of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
CHIcAGo'S LAWLESsNEss

War between Chicago's rival organ cations of beer runners in which lives of many citizens have been endan. gered by street battles is giving that city much unenviable notoriety. There are said to be several competing gangs of these outlaws, who are defiantly manufacturing and distributing their products, while hundreds of saloons and blind tigers are reported as oper- ating boldly within the city limits. The executive authorities and the po- lice have been drawn into the situa- tion, and many crimes and violations of law develop as by-products. Thus an outbreak of crime falls upon one of the most heavily -policed cities of the country.
 The eighteenth amendment and the Volstead law are not the basis of the trouble. There is a more far-reaching influence than either-an influence that threatens every legitimate insti- tuition and enterprise of America's sec- ond city, It is professional crime ere ated and fostered by political corrup- tion. That influence produces the whole gamut of lawlessness from the loot'nG of public revenues to the brib-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02

ing of juries and the commission of murder. Robbing the school funds of Chicago by it's own authorities Was not long ago disclosed The people of Chicago are coming to realize that such conditions as the beer running war is but one symptom of the cor rupt-politics industry. The remedy is to remove the source of the disease, which will continue to find expression through one form of lawlessness or another until it is eradicated under pressure of public sentiment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
TWO BIG MUNICIPAL TASKS

During this week the city commls- sion is engaged in two tasks the sue cessful performance of which vltaiiy affects the interests and welfare of the community. The first and most important of these is the working out of a budget on a practical economic basis. There are many additional de- mands from the several departments, all of which represent considerable additional cost. The available re- sources of the city for the coming year are slightly in excess of those ot last year, according'to estimates. Most of this will be required to take care of a deficit of about seventy-two thou sand dollars hanging over from the closing year.
 Preparation of the budget and the estimates of the several departments to come within it under the law, while leaving some margin with which to care for temporary emergencies ard unforeseen expenditures, will chal- lenge the best thought, the highest sense of official duty, the broadest patriotic spirit of the commission. It is a source of encouragement that sev- eral heads of departments have ex- pressed a willingness to cooperate in the consideration of what is best for the entire city, rather than to pursue the narrow policy of making special eff forts for favorable showings in their respective departments. This is the more intelligent and more practical view, and will De. of more benefit to the community. The municipal gov ernment is business, the efficient administration of which affects the people of Birmingham more than does any other business, and it is highly de- sirable that the interests of the com munity as a whole be protected and advanced.
 Another important question before the commission is the appointment of four members of the recently created park board. Few cities in the country dIC oO hCCiily 1Ol oOCHdo-C parks and playgrounds as Birmingham. The board is self-perpetuating under the enabling act. Hence the vital in.. portance of choosing men of proved business ability, high integrity and broad civic pride for this position. If this is done, the city will get parks. If political favoritism, private inter- est, personal popularity or any other consideration except fitness are per mitted to influence the appointments, tie whole proposition will result in failure. Such men should be selected, as will command the confidence and cooperative support of the commu- nity because of their ability, character and willingness to serve the public in- terests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
TALKING OVER GASOLINE

Today the representatives of petro- leum refineries and oil interests meet today in Chicago to discuss the situd- ton arising out of the recent reduc- tions in gasoline prices. It is said that half of the refineries and a great many of the independent oil companies have been forced to suspend opera tions during the price-war. Blame for the reductions is laid not altogether upon outside influences, but also upon radical" groups within the industry. Any state of over-production is denied by delegates, who express the opinion that the slashing of prices was due to competitive reductions and deliberate intention.
 The public is waiting to be enlight- ened on the hidden points in the con- troversy. It is not forgotten, how ever, that the price-war was precipi- tated by the governor of South Da- kota by dumping low-priced gasoline on the market with the lacqnic sta."-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-02
TO VOTE OR NOT TO VoTE2

Today is the day on which Governor Walton of Oklahoma has declared that contemplated popular election shall not take place. The governor has or dered the polls kept closed and has announced that he will use Civilian means" to prevent the balloting, with the troops in reserve in case there is any violence. At first glance it would appear that the governor is carrying things with a still higher hand than before; but reflection reminds one that last week the state supreme court declared that the balloting on the right of the legislature to assemble itself without call from the governor would be illegal because the question has not been advertised for the statutory thirty days preceding the election date. The governor, therefore, has the color of judicial authority for his attitude. Whether he could not have accom- plished his purpose without this addi- tional grandstanding is another ques- tion.
 It is inconceivable that Walton is so devoted to his dictatorship that he would refuse the people themselves the right to vote on any question up- permost in their minds, provided the election were called with due regard for the formalities of the law. For the governor to deny such an election would be for him to deny the su- premacy of the people, and that, of course, would be fatal attitude. It is not thought that the governor would seek to prevent an election conforming to statutes. It is hard for the out sider to decide just what role Walton does occupy. He has forbidden grand juries to meet, and he has supplantod certain civil courts with military courts-in at least one instance on request of the courts themselves. On the other hand, he has willingly re- ferred some questions to courts, not ably the supreme court, and has 30 far apparently not withstood court decision.
 So far there have been no casual ties, and therefore the potential re- sentiment against martial rule has not reached an explosive temperature. IL is hoped that the situation will soon subside into condition more in har- mony with American principles of authority.