Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 273, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1920 — Page 9

Bicycle and Patrol Cops Work 9 Hours A nine-hour day has been granted to bicycle policemen and patrol wagon men, by (Thief of Police Jerry Kinney, with the approval of the members of the board of public safety. The men had asked for an eight-hour day, bnt this was impossible because of the department's present quota and the city's financial condition. These two branchee of the police department heretofore were required to be on dnty twelve hours.

MOTION PICTURES. HE SILENT ART ALL A ROMANCE THIS WEEK OF DIXIE "The Family Honor” Produced by the remark The Circlette of News, able young director, Travel Feature. The KING VIDOR, with little players off the screen in "Ben" Alexander, Flor- Photo Play Magazine ence Vidor and a splen- screen supplement, did group of players. Gerald Gardner, Songs. The Circle Orchestra—Ernest Schmidt, Conductor.

ISIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Robert Warwick In the fantastic comedy “Jack Straw” The iceman who became an archduke. Extra! Fatly Arbuckle in “A Small Town Bully” TAD DOLAN’S VERSATILE ENTERTAINERS

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Starts Excavating for New Warehouse Work of excavating bas begun preparatory to the erection of a two-story warehouse and salesroom for the Vonnegut Machinery Company, 43-49 South Meridian street. The new building will be located on the site of the old Hetherington & Berner plant on West South street. It will have a frontage of ninety-five feet and will be 300 feet deep.

SUCH IS LIFE Olga's a domestic She claims to be a Finn And some cant see the way that she Can live and be so thin. For me another problem Than scanning Olga’s looks— How to contrive to stay alive And eat the stuff she cooks. EQUALITY. "Morning, stranger," began the talkative party as he settled himself In the j only vacant half-seat in the smoker. "And what state might you be from?" "Oh," replied the stranger wearily, “It doesn't matter now. One’s as dry as another.”—Home Sector. When the women got to voting universally more attention may be paid to the facial characteristics of the candidates by the nominating politicians. RECOGNITION AT LAST. According to the new Standard dlstionary it is: Craps, n. (Local, U. 8.) A game of j chance in which the object is to guess the numbers thrown on two dice.—Home Sector. - COME ON, YOU SUMMER

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24,1920.

SCHOOL HEADS RAZE HOUSES (Continued From Page One,) the good nature es the school board members for approval of It. Contractors who have looked over the buildings now In process of demolition do not hesitate to say that thousands of dollars might have been saved the school city by offering these buildings for sale as they stood. SAVING OF MONEY NOBODY’S BUSINESS. However, the saving of money In con, nectlon with school city expen dlttires is not a matter that is the specific duty of any one person and as a result it does not appear to enter into the business of the school board as It Is now conducted. Eventually, It is presumed, that school houses will be erected on the sites thnt are now being cleared, but there Is no indication that this will be done In the immediate future. Instead of making use of thn houses which were used as dwellings before the school board purchased them until con- ■ " " , 1 1 : J-'-i MOTION PICTURES.

THOMAS H. INCE Presents HIS SPECIALLY SUPERVISED PRODUCTION HE THOUGHT HE was a modern Moses Alhambra Thursday, Friday and Saturday Lyons-Moran Farce Fox News Weekly ing for humanity. Presents Now came the Men's ning for him the heart of the town—the hearts of its little children—it won for him Shoes the heart of this brother's sweetheart Featuring THE TALK-OF-THE TOWN DRAMA ADDED ATTRACTION “You're as rough at your brother—but that wont help you any”

tracts are underway for the building of new schools, the procedure seems to be to wreck the houses and clear the sites, raise a good crop of weeds on the vacated lots nnd In the course of time ask the tax board to approve n bond Issue on which a contract can b let for the building of anew school n few months later. As the school city’s business Is now conducted from six months to two years elapses between the time tbe site of a

MOTION PICTURES. The House of Thrills Thurs., REGENT Fri., Wonder Double Bill EUGENE O’BRIEN HIS WIFE’S MONEY HELEN GIBSON THE DEVIL In “FLIRTING WITH TERROR”

new school building Is purchased and the time It is actually used. In tbe meanwhile the business director prefers open spaces to income producing dwellings. GEORGE FT RACK EXPIRES. NEW ALBANY, Ini., March 24. George W. Btrack, 65, member of city council for twenty-six years, died of heart disease early today.

‘Playing Hookey’ Popular in State In the last school year 34,182 children In Indiana became addicted to "playing hookey," it was reported at the office of the board of state charities today. Prosecutions under the compulsory attendance law were conducted in 1,213 cases and administration of the law cost $67,485.57.

MOTION PICTURES. THOMAS "FOOTLIGHTS and SHADOWS" A Thrilling, Gripping Story of Stage Life—the Life of a "Follies" Girls Upon Whom the Shadow at the Footlights Fell With Sinister Force. PRIZMA POLLARD COMEDY LIBERTY QUINTETTE WONDER MUSIC American Harmonists LAST TIMES Thursday, Friday and Saturday Always WorthWhile COLONIAL Mister S DOROTHY MI PHILLIPS TH "THE RIGHT S THEATRE HAPPINESS" AMUSEMENTS. ENGLISH'S Today 2:00 8:00 Balance week. Mat. Sat. Klaw and Erlanger prevent the World's Mightest Demise, BEN-HUR PRICES—Nights & Sat. Mat., 50c to $2.50 Wednesday Mat. 50c to $2.00 Get Wings! Fly to “ANGEL FACE" The GEORGE W. LEDERER Preduction of VICTOR HERBERT'S Greatest Musical Comedy NEXT WEEK— Mats. Wed. & Sat. Nights and Sat. Matinee, 50c to $2.50. Pep. Wed. Mat.,. 50c-$1.50. No higher. ENGLISH'S DAVID BELASCO Presents FRANCES STARR In Capt. Edward Knablock's Notable TIGER! ITIGER! The hit of Miss Starr's career, the original distinguished New York east. Mall orders accompanied by remittance to include 10 per cent war tax and self-addressed stamped envelope received now. Prices, 50c to $2.50. Mat., 50c to $2.

EVERYDAY at 2:15 and 8-15 Mats. 15c-50c—Eve. 15c-$1.00 HERMINE SHONE With lots of Tuneful Talent With Clarence Senna MABEL CLAUDIA COLEMAN McCANE "THE SMILE GIRL" —Supported by— CLINTON SISTERS TOM BRYAN LILLIAN BRODERICK EDWARD MARSHALL and WILLIAM TAYLOR Exclusive Songs—Original CLIFFORD & Wills Dances, Costumes, and Scenery BELLCLAIRE BROTHERS In “A SMART REVUE" Kinograms and Digest Topics CONTINUOUS VAUDVILLE GILRAIN GIRLS LURA BENNETT & CO. Until LaFrance Bros., Robinson & Penny, Florence Randall & Co. Detral 11 & Carroll Fielding & Boomer, Renardi & James, Fox File Farce. P. Dancing in the Lyric Ballroom Afternoon and Evening

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AMUSEMENTS. ONE BLOCK SOUTH BIALTO Now Showing 8 BIG FEATURES 8 INCLUDING The 3rd Chapt WITH JACK DEMPSEY Pathe Million Dollar Attraction CHAS. BARNEY & CO. Irish Comedy Sketch KATHRYN’S BIRTHDAY THREE HOWARDS ACROBATIC NOVELTY DANE & LILLIAN Two Fast Steppers THE MELODY SIX SMITH & O’KEEFE HARMONY BOYS . FRANCES & FOY MUSICAL SURPRISES. Ladies Bargain Matinees MON.—WED.—FRI. RIALTO Vanderville and Pictures 6 ALL STAR ACTS 6 Including Nat. Leffingwell & Co. A NIGHT AT THE LODGE GLADYS BROCKWELL THE DEVIL'S RIDDLE Christy & Fowler A CYCLE OF SONGS Wright and Earle STYLES & STEPS NAT. & FLO. ALBERT SINGING & DANCING HALLIGAN & O'ROURKE CLASSY COMEDIANS Ladies, get coupons at th ater good at the broadw Mon., Wed. and Fri Matine Vaudeville and Pictures Now Showing 6 ALL STAR ACTS 6 Including Nat Leffingwell & Co. A NIGHT AT THE LODGE GLADYS BROCKWELL THE DEVIL’S RIPPLE Christy & Fowler CYCLE OF SONGS Wright & Earle STYLES & STEPS NAT. & FLO. ALBERT SINGING & DANCING HALUGAN & O’ROURKE CLASSY COMEDIANS ladles, get coupons at this theater good at the Broadway , Wed. and Fri. matinees. SHUBERT MURAT Tonight Last 2 Times $1.00—Matinee Today—$1.00 The Sparkling Musical Play. Nothing But Love With Andrew Tombs and original New York c Prices tonight, 50c, 75c, $ Seats now selling. and original New York company. Prices tonight, 50c, 75c, $1.50, @2. The Witching Hour A four-act drama of the occult be Augustus Thomas, presented by Augustus Thomas, presented by The Butler College Dramatic Club Saturday, March 27, 8:15 P. M. Seats Now Selling. Murat Box Office Prices: Lower box, $3; upper $1.50; orchestra, $1.5; lower floor, $1; balcony, $1.50 and $1 War Tax Exempt PARK ALL THIS WEEK AVIATOR GIRLS WITH ETHEL SHUTTA AND Aviation Chorus This coupon and 10 cents entitles lady to reserved seat at any matinee during week.

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