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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24
Yes, but How:

e" The autobiography of noted
,reformer who was a notorious
drunkard years ago reads ! in
part: "After signing the pledgz
4 went straight down to the cellar
I and In five minutes emptied ali
ethe bottles"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24

I'm afraid I can't help you
with the dishes tonight. Bessie.
They're having an election of Of
ficers at the lodge tonight and
l have to be there to call the
meeting to order"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24

II won't let you kiss me be.
cause father might get angry and
throw you out Of the house. The
last fellow who tried to be cave
man with me is still in the hos
( pital."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24

MY boy couldn't have struck
your son, Mrs. Fluffy, because he
was right here In the kitchen help
ing me. Besides, we have always
taught him that 1t was ungentle-
manly to fight"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24
IT'S A GREAT
LIFE
By Les Conklila.

/" HA first sign of spring was
seen in a small New Jersey
- town, where a recent pride
has packed up and gone home to
mother.
Mems bowling team defeated
by ladies. No wonder-they kept
looking at the wrong pins.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24

Sorry we couldn't give you the,
position, old man. The board, Of
directors decided Perkins was the
man for the job becai1esR he has
been studying all about the new
efficiency methods" 4
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24
A Unique Distinction.

A Unique Distinction.
You may not believe it, but
way down in the Ozark noun
tains there lives an old hermit
whose name has not yet been
dragged into the. oil investigation
ct Washington.
"a
A tramp recently told us the
reason he was not working was
that when he worked his appetite
was SO good that he couldn't at.
ford to eat therefore it was
more economical for someone
= else to feed him.
:
. It's. good thing ball players
don't have to ride to training
camp on street cars-they'd all
show UP with sore arms from
hanging on to the straps.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-24
FAMOUS
ALIBIS

[l"HE bank would be glad
to extend your note, Mr..
PUNK, but you see the
Star shoestring Company needs a
million dollars to manufacture
their new silk shoestrings. and we
must call in all Of our resources
in order to float the loan for
them
The Chilkoot post., 1924-12-05

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  to meet No l@De !" games se ed at
  Columbia PittsOug ~4 Fe" 4o
 
  
  far east the hdoWns in touchdown the
  recorded eleven times Tn the
 
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  Harvard" stock the Williams, organization. lie nPh
  Another docnvas might
  his fun of ~dck
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
DEAD WOMAN IS
FOUND VICTIM OF
BLOOD POISONING
Body Identified as That Of
Miss Virginia Carey
MiIIiner,

The body of a woman who died in
city hospital Friday night was
identified today by Mrs. Edna Sharp
S24 n. Alabama ST., as that of Miss
Virginia Carey, a roomer.
According to Robert Walker, So, and
James Crutchfield, so, both colored,
Of 814 Superior ST. the woman came
to their home about noon Friday and
asked permission to rest. They said
they left. When they returned in the
evening the woman was in bed, I'M
conscious, they said.
Coroner Paul F. Robinson said the
woman, who was taken to the hospital
after the colored men discovered her,
died of slow blood poisoning from
which she had been suffering for some
time The colored men. who had been
held under $4,000 bonds, were ordered
released on their own recognizance.
Mrs. Sharp said Miss Carey worked
in a millinery shop in w. Washing.
ton st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
Defeating the Landlord
BY Oscar Schmidt

BE 1t ever so humble. there's no
place like home"-no one dreams Of
denying the truth Of that sentiment.
But the home that is all that the
name implies Is not the rented home
the home where the family lives for a
few months and then migrates to an
other house where the rent is cheaper
or the rooms larger or the neighbor-
hood more desirable. The home that
is a real home is the home that is
being paid for from the family saw
ings-the home where the family ex
poets to live indefinitely, where they
will plant their gardens, install their
children in the neighborhood school
and settle down in little realm OF
happiness secure from the outside
world.
Thousands of people who are vic
Tins Of the rent collector could be
home owners if they would save a Ger
tain portion of each months salary,
invest 1t in a Savings g. Loan Associa-
ton at per cent until their savings
have reached q certain figure when
they can borrow the needed balance
and buy or build their home. Monthly
payments are then made and in a few
years the home is their own and they
are blessing the Savings 8 Loan Asso.
citation as a boon to the people, help
ing most where help Is needed.
We took the 'if' from Thrift
MONUMENT SAVING & LOAN AS
ISOLATION.
81 Monument Circle
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
COLLEGE STUDENT
DISORDER PROBED
Barrage of Hymn Books Laid
Down During Chapel,

By United Press
ALBION, Mich, Jan. 1s.--Precipi-
tated by student demonstration
against President John w. Laird OF
Albion College, an investigation of
charges made against DIR. Laird was
under way today.
A board of trustees committee start
ed the inquiry after a scene of wild
disorder during chapel services. in
which DR.. Laird was Kissed and booed
continually from the platform.
A barrage Of hymn books was laid
down by angry students.
Student demonstrators charged
that the president had con-
Quoted himself in an unchristian-
like manner, insulted Dean Robert
Williams by asserting the latter was
trying to get his job" and attacked
DIR. Samuel Dickie, president emeri-
tus, calling him a Contemplate cur"
The demonstration was said to have
been the direct result of the expul-
sion Of a girl for smoking and drink
ing without giving her a fair hearing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
JOHN v. 'GINETY
TAKEN BY DEATH
Funeral of Insurance Firm
Founder to Be Sunday,

The body of John w. McGinety, So.
of the American Mutual Insurance
Company, who died at his home, 1870
\. New Jersey St, early today, will
be taken to Falmouth. KY. Sunday
for burial. Funeral services Will be
at the home at 2:90 p. m. Sunday.
Mr. McGinety was born in Coving-
ton, Ky. He received an LIB. de
gree from Valparaiso University. He
practiced law at Falmouth for twelve
years and later entered banking at
Williamson, ". Va. lie was in the
banking business in Indianapolis from
1913 until 1916, when he organized the
American Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany.
He was a member of the Central
Avenue Methodist Church and the
Columbia Club
Surviving: The widow. two sons,
Mullins and William; two daughters,
Maude and Della May, and "A sister,
Mrs. a. T. Byron of Owingsville, Ky.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
DUNN PAYS THE BILL!
County Officials Without judicial
Power Holding Sack."

Harry Dunn, county auditor, has
carried out an order to pay $l.O43. SO
due for repairs TO the Superior court
room of Judge James NJ. feathers,
contracted for during 1928 and not
covered by appropriation. feathers
sent Former Auditor Fesler II Jail for
refusing to carry out a similar order.
With other officials, Judge feathers
asked an appropriation to cover his
deficit. The council refused, saying
any bill in excess Of an appropriation
is void. feathers ordered it paid from
the county general funds.
Other county officials who exceeded
their 1928 budget allowance were left
by the council holding the sack" for
the excess bills now due.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
TIMES CARRIERS
SEE CHARLES RAY
LOO NeWSies Entertained at
Special Showing of Film,

More than / 100 boy and girl carriers
Of The Indianapolis Times, at the
Ohio Theater this morning, saw a pri-
vate showing of Charles Ray in The
Courtship of Miles Standish."
They were guests OF Floyd Lewis,
district manager of Associated Film
Company. New York, which is releas-
ing the picture. and Harry Kock, Ohio
manager.
Never has the Ohio held a more en-.
thusiastic audience.
The boys. wearing Pilgrim hats,
and the girls marched 10 the Ohio
under escort Of Police Sergeant Eu-
gene Shine and Policeman William
Cravens.
The carriers were entertained at
the regular performance OF Powder
River" at EngLsh's Friday night by
Veterans OF Foreign Wars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

Arrests on charges of assault and
battery and violation of city code call
Ing for barbados at dangerous points
We're to be made today, following in
vestigation of falls of two persons
into a deep, water-flled hole under
the Union Railway elevation in S.
East ST, Jack O'Neal. accident pre-
vention investigator, said.
O'Neal said the foreman of the
American Construction Co. would be
held. and orders to place heavy barrt-
cades would be given.
Mrs. Joseph Atom, 1913 Lawton St,
was saved by her husband when she
fell into the hole. Dave Wiltshire,
1145 Ewing St. reported that he
climbed over a small barricade and
walked into the hole In darkness.
Lee Whydes 100 Haugh St. and
Peter Schwinn. 1916 z. Vermont St,
helped Atom save Mrs. Atom.
Then some wag put up the mo
Fishing" sign.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
HOMECOMING AT MISSION
Board to Present Photograph of VIII
liam V. Wheeler Sunday.

\ photograph OF William V. Wheel
or, founder of the Wheeler City
Rescue Mission, 241-3 n. Delaware
St. will be presented by the board of
directors. at a Homecoming celebra.
ton Sunday. The photograph is by
elem c. Voorhis.
The Rev. II. L. Eberhardt, super.
lntendent. Will speak at. 7:45 p. m. on
The Fundamentals" Mrs. c. A.
Breeze will sing.
Or. A. l. Berninger. dean of the
Indianapolis Bible Institute, win teach
the Sunday school adult class at 215.
Perfection Butter Makes Riddles Grow.-Adv.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
SUPREME COURTS
POWER IN DANGER
Beveridge Cites Resentment
of 3 to a Decisions.

Public resentment Of the increasing
frequency Of "fve-to-four" decisions
by the United States Supreme Court
is threatening to destroy the powers
of the court, said Albert J. Beverage,
former United tSates Senator, in an
address before the New York State
Bar Association Friday night, accord
ing to press dispatches.
Remedies suggested: That Supreme
Court justices agree they will not in
validate an act of Congress unless
two-thirds Of them agree and that
there be a reargument of all constitu-
tional questions where, on first hear
ing, the court reached a fve-to-four
decision.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
NEW CAPITOL MANAGER
George d. Roberts Replaces Voolfolk
at Burlesque House.

A change was made today in the
management Of the Capitol Theater, a
Columbia wheel burlesque house
when George A. Roberts of New York
replaced w. W. Voolfolk as manager
Voolfolk had the task to establish
Columbia burlesque In this city as a
permanent theatrical Offering. Wool
folk will leave the first of next week
for New York to accept other theatre
cal duties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
JEKYLL AND HYDE STUNT
Two He'd as Detectives by Day and
Bandits at Night.
By United Press

By United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 19.-Hugh Engle
and J. Gleason Walker, private de-
tectives by day and bandits by night.
were examined by police today to de-
termine whether "higher-ups" among
city politicians were involved in their
holdups.
Engle and Walker who served with
two nationally known detective
agencies are the "after-theater-
bandits" who during the past few
weeks obtained loot estimated at
SIS, 900, police charge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
You Can Quickly Timber Up
Sore, Stiff, Swollen Joints
81 Monument Circle

joints and in just few seconds it will
penetrate to the bone and blessed
comfort comes quickly.
It absorbs instantly and is so clean
AMI stainless that you can rub 1t on
often and get thereby, results much
more quickly, when the joint is in.
famed and the agony intense.
Being such a powerful counter
Firritant, it cannot help bringing
speedy and helpful results IN con
gestion, sore throat, chest colds
lumbago and neuralgia much quicker
tltaR almost any remedy you can buy
But you must remember that 1t /;
for joint Affections that 1t Is mostly
dispensed and its helpfulness will as
tonish you after all ordinary liniment:
and other treatments haSe failed
Advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
MEXICAN TROOPS
NOW PERMITTED
TO CROSS TEXAS
Lone Star State Governor Re-
verses Decision After TEL
egram From Hughes,
By Usited Press

By OStCeG PFeSS
AUSTIN, Texas. Jan. 19.-Acting
Governor T. W. Davidson today re-
versed his decision not to permit Mex
lean Federal troops to cross Texas
territory, and announced that 1900
Mexican troops would be permitted to
cross from the New Mexico State line
to Fl Paso, a distance of nineteen
miles
His announcement followed receipt
Of a telegram from Secretary of State
Hughes in which the latter declared
the Government would appreciate il
if the Texas executive would grant
permission for the troops to enter
Mexico via FL Paso because ofathe
urgency Of the situation.
Secretary Hughes modified his ear
lier request that the troops be allowed
to proceed as far aas LAREDO.
The national Government, Secretary
Hughes stated, Will see to/it proper
safeguards are taken to protect lives
and property Of Texans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
Even Chronic Rheumatic
Swellings in Knee, Elbow,
Shoulder or Finger Joints
Yield to the Mighty Power
full Influence of JOINT
EASE.

It's here, right in town and Hook
Drug Company and every live drug
gist has it.
It's low price remedy to be sure,
but that doesn't stop it from taking
the kinks, lameness or torture out
OF your troubled joint.
Joint-Ease is the name, so called be-
cause it is compounded solely for the
purpose of relieving ell joint all.
mcnts.
Jast rub it on the ASrmsnted. lame
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
A Puzzle
a Day

A man made will in which he
stated that if a son should be born,
he should, receive two-thirds Of the. es-
tate, and the widow one-third; but If
daughter were born, she should re-
ceive one-third and the widow two
thirds. Twins were born. boy and
a girl, and the man died without max
ing new will. How was the estate
divided?
YESTERDAYS ANSWER
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
ST0RK WINS 1923 RACE
Births in Indiana Far Outnumber
Deaths for Year.

Mr.. Stork in 1928 captured the life
sweepstakes in his race with death,
Icording to the annual report issued
oday by H. NJ. Wright. regfstrat-
7tatistician for the State board Of
leaith.
While death made a score Of 3S,747.
Mr.. Stork brought 5,104 new
boosters. The proportional increase
If deaths was greater than that Of
births, Wright added.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
From
Far and Near

Claude Bessie, former Omaha. Neb.,
city clerk, and Emma Womsley, his
bride, could not be located when the
boat train that met the Majestic ar
rived in Paris. Passport Of Bosse was
Cancelled Friday by United States con-
sui.
Testimony in the divorce suit of
Albert r. LELAND, Chicago, will tend
to show the wife, Charlotte, is insane.
LELAND charges the Rev. Case pastor
of Oak Park Baptist Church, kissed
and fondled" Mrs LELAND.
Mrs Catherine Nribe, 81, former
Ziegfield Follies chorus girl, was jailed
at Warrenton. Mo, today for four
months sentence when she pleaded
guilty to auto theft.
Henry Ford has renewed his offer
for Muscle Shoals, declaring the
power fertilizer chemical trust"
backed by Wall St, is making a de-
termined fight against him.
Illinois Democrats who oppose the
Brennan leadership may meet in the
near future to discuss ACCESSIBILITY of
putting another State ticket into the
field. -
After a trip half way across the
continent, Cletus Moore, 8, son of a
st. Louis 1aborer, arrived at Phila-
dclphia hospital today for operation
to remove carpet tack from a lung.
Statistics show an increase of %
per cent in insurance sold in United
States during 1928 Total insurance
sold amounts to $11,954, OOO, 900 an in
crease of $2,179 900. 900 over 1922.
Motion picture operators arrived IN
Rome Friday, haggard and exhausted
telling of all night battle with wolves
on Mt. Maiella. where they were film
ing snow scenes.
Mrs. Ruth Scripps asks custody of
child and funds for support in bill
filed against her husband. James
Scripps III heir OF the millionaire au
tomobile and motorboat manufacturer
OF Detroit
Three bandits held up loan bank IT
Chicago late Friday and escaped with
$40 600 in diamonds and jewelry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
HOGUE HAS BIRTHDAY
Employees of City Finance Department
Attend Dinner.

Joseph L. Hogue. city controller,
and Mrs. Hogue were hosts to en-
ployes of the finance department, and
representatives of the press at a din
ner party at their home, $50 w.
Thirty-FTrst St. Friday evening in
observance of Mr.. Hogue's fifty-fourth
birthday anniversary.
Taylor Z. Groninger. corporation
counsel, as POSTMASTER, presented Mr..
Hogue with a Masonic watch charm
and pearl stickpin from the employees
Of the finance department.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
VEGETABLE PRICES JUMP
Better Quality Given as One Reason
for Increase at Market.

Notable increases in vegetable prices
at the city market today were due
partly to their exceptional quality.
Strawberries were 10 cents 10 cents
higher. Peas made their first upward
step I'm several weeks when they in
creased TO 40 cents a pound. Spinach
advanced from 10 80 90 cents a pound:
green beans from. % 20 80 cents a
pound; head lettuce from IS to 20
cents a head; artichokes from 25 10
80 cents each 10 80 cents; tomatoes
from 40 to 30. cents a pound, cauli-
flower from so cents to IS cents a
head, home grown celery from 20 10
20 cents a small bunch.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
Liners to Be Transferred

LONDON, Jan 19.-The Cunard
liners, Caronia and Carminia, are to
be transferred from the New York
service to the Liverpool, Belfast and
Quebec route in April, 1t has just been
announced at the Cunard offices here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

feet health and l
am on my feet get
ting meals and do
ing all my house
work until an hour
before the baby is
born. A friend told
me to take it and
II have used ten
bottles since I
heard about It. ]
r e C o m m e n d the
Vegetable Com
Mound UUhannJyaF. I
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

Mishawaka, indiana took Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for weakness. was weak and tired
out all the time and 1t helped me.
When had inward Inflammation I
tried Lydia e. Pinkham's Sanative
Wash and It helped me at once. -
Mrs. Nicola Paluzzi, 415 p. Broad
way, MishawalrA. Indiana.---Adver-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

MISS ESTHER OKEEFE
Keeping the aged out OF aims
houses by adoption of a state old
age pension is the aim of Miss Es-
Their O'Keefe of Plymouth. who will
make a survey of conditions In be
newolert institutions and infirma-
ries.
Miss O'Keefe Is on a State COM
mission appointed by Governor Nc
Cray and supported by the Frater-
nal Order of Eagles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
SECRECY SCREENS POLICY
Officials Suddenly Silent as to L. S
Plans Toward Mexico.
By United Press

BE OnsJed RTesS
WASHINGTON. IN. 19.-Behind a
heavy curtain Of secrecy drawn by
express order Of Secretary of State
Hughes, the Government today pro
eeeded to develop and carry out its
Mexican policy.
The decision reached Friday by
President Coolidge and his Cabinet to
send warships to Mexican waters when
necessary to protect American lives
and property and keep American
commerce free from interference still
stands.
Whether that decision has been car.
ried out or whether action upon it has
been postponed for the present. all
high officials Of the Government re-
fused to say.
From Secretary Hughes down. Of
f1cials said there was nothing we can
give out now"
Something happened late Friday to
stay announcement Of the plan 70 send
American warships TO prevent the
De La .Huerta blockade of Tampi'o
causing interference with American
commerce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

By fitting the measure as shown
in the drawing, one pint Of oil was
poured out. Care was taken TO stop
when the level of the liquid ran from
the corner A to the corner B. Then
the measure was just half full, and a
pint was poured out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19

can. Just yesterday a friend was tell
ing me how miserable she felt. and I
said, II you start taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's you will feel fine Now
she is taking it.''-Mrs. P. J. Oswald,
Jr.. 400 West Ogden St., Girardville,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
The Publis

FIRST sPTRfTTALiST CHURCH, 60s n
Liberty St, between Massachusetts, Ave
and North St., Sunday 2 40 p m. Lecture
by Rev. Lydia Crane, subject: Matthew 10Th
chapter 14th verse Messages will be given
by the pastor Rev. Ruth Van De Beuken
Message services every Wednesday at 2 80
and Z 45 D. m, conducted by the Ladies Aid
Part of the time devoted to healing. All are
cordially invited to attend these services.
SECOND sPIRTTUALIST CHURCH, services
meeting this Sunday. Jan. 90. All members
requested to be present on account OF re
organization and election of officers and to
vote on the question whether we continue
the N s. A. Charter in connection with the
A. g. A Charter. Message by mediums pres
emit Ladies' Aid meets Wednesday 2 p m.
and Thursday u 40 p. m. 1929 E. Wash.
ST AL Welcnne.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
WEAKNESS
WAS OVERCOME
Mrs. Oswald Benefited by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

II tools>Lydia e. Pinkham' Vegeta-
BILE Compound. It keeps me in per-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-19
Rub on Sore Throat

Musterole relieves sore throat quickly.
Made with oil of mustard, 1t Is a clean,
white ointment that will not burn or
blister Ike the oldfashioned mustard
plaster.
Just spread It on with your fingers.
Gently but surely 1t penetrates to the
sore spot and draws out the pain.
To Mothers: MusteroIe is also
made in milder form for babies
and small children. Ask for Chill
dren's MusterOle
> & Csc in jars & tubes; hospital size. So.
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