Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 296, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 April 1920 — Page 4

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jJufrmua JlailQ amts INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian* Street. Telephones —Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. Advertising Offices— Chicago, New York, Boston. Detroit, G. Logan Payne Cos. —“THIS IS THE YE^R” — WOOD would— if he could. IF the papers keep on saving paper what’s going to happen the pantry shelf? * ** '* . EGGS Figure In London Voting—Headline. Glad we’re not running for office in dear ol’ Lun'non. NO DOUBT by this time Doug and Mary are beginning to think the course of true love never does run smoothly. NOW that the allies have occupied Constantinople, Constantinople is likely to occupy the allies for some time to come. OUR IDEA of nothing to become agitated about is the report that Mars will be at the nearest point to earth on April 28. AFTER-THE-WAR DAYS must be peaceful In Switzerland, where there are no admirals and consequently no naval probes. CHEER UP! You may live to see the republican party permit the ratification of the treaty and the return of two-for-a-quarter collars. MAYOR IN NAME ONLY . ' The remarks of the Ret. Frederick E. Taylor, pastor of the First Baptist church, concerning the inefficiency of the Charles W. Jewett administration are particularly significant insomuch as the mayor numbered among his most ardent supporters during his campaign officers of the Indianapolis Church federation and a host of pastors. In fact, it might almost be said that Mr. Jewett’s campaign was made possible by the laudations and the tributes paid to him by the ministers and church workers of Indianapolis. In a measure, at least, the church organizations and the pastors of Indianapolis are responsible for his being placed in the office of mayor. The remarks of Mr. Taylor, therefore, are significant in that they show that one pastor has a sense of responsibility for the administration, has watched it carefully and has the courage to point to the failure of it He says: “If we*ve got a mayor—and Tm beginning to wonder if we have—it is time he did something and stop ali this talk. "Let him get busy and regulate matters.” Os course we have a mayor—in name at least Right now he is too busy telling the henchmen of his political organization what to do in the primaries to give any attention to the affairs of the city. After the primary we have no doubt he will be too busy caring for his hog farm to take up problems of city government. Since Mr. Jewett went into office Indianapolis has grown in many ways. It has become a better city in which to live. But Mayor Jewett has contributed very little to the improvement. ; In fact be has 6hown so little ability to care for the problems of a eity that there is reason to speculate as to whether attention by him te public problems would not retard instead of advance the betterment of Indianapolis. MORE FACTS FOR INVESTIGATION The Times desires to call the attention of the members of the Indianapolis bar association to the fact that investigation of the circumstances surrounding the of the two Parsonses is even more desirable now than It was when first brought to the attention of the bar. Since that time it has been disclosed that there was an accusation brought to the attention of the prosecutor that a lawyer had advised Ben Parsons to sign a false confession of guilt in order to “get off light.” Certainly this Is a matter that the bar association should consider, whether Mr. Adams does or does not. It does not increase faith in the legal profession to have It said that a member of the bar has deliberately advißed perjury, nor does it speak well for the bar to have such accusations unexplained. It has also been stated, under oath, by Parsons that when he told still another lawyer: that be had given money to be used in bribing certain officials, the lawyer advised him not to bother the attorney to whom he says he paid the money. Parsons, before Judge Pritchard, said: "Mr. toM me he didn’t believe he would bother ■ He Baid he would Just go ahead and get out of this trouble and let go. He said, *1 guess he spent this money and I wouldn't bother about It.’ ... He said he had Investigated and he guessed that he did spend this money.” In these two Instances is a wide field for investigation by the bar association. - - But these are not the only Incidents that cry aloud for investigation. It Is hardly to be conceived that the bar association Is satisfied with Mr. Adams' explanation of the appearance before the grand jury of an attorney with, his clients. AH the lawyers involved in this affair and all the accusations that have been made of misconduct therein have not yet been made public.

LEMCKE AND THE LAW Mr. Ralph Lemcke, treasurer of Marlon county and organization candidate for re-election, might read with benefit the section of the etatilte under which his close friend "Honest Bob” Miller was indicted by the Marion county grand jury last Saturday. The statute says: "Any officer under the constitution or laws of this state, who, unfler the color of his office, asks, demands or receives any fee or reward other than is allowed by law to execute or do his official duty 'or taxes, charges, asks, demands or receives any more or greater fees than are allowed by law for such official duty; . . . shall, on conviction be fined not less than $lO nor more than SSOO and imprisoned in the county jail not exceeding six months; . . Os course this statute applies to a treasurer as well as a sheriff and while it is probably exacting too much to believe that Claris Adams, prosecutor, would look with favor upon a proceeding under this statute against Mr. Lemcke, it is nevertheless a fact that he has charged delinquent taxpayers fees to which the state board of accounts says he is not entitled. And it is also a fact for which there should be general rejoicing, that Mr. Adams will not continue in office until the statute of limitations bars an investigation of the treasurer’s office. Mr. Lemcke is running for office on his record. The record is in marked contrast to the recent statement of intentions outlined by George MSpeigel, candidate for the democratic nomination who promises to reform the things in which Lemcke seems to take prid^ THE ‘ANTIS’ * SINCERITY Republicans of Marion county who are today conducting a struggle to rid their party of machine domination should be willing to forego personal preferences long enough to insure the power to exercise any preference at aIL t \ Machine organizers are insisting that the “anti” movement in the county is rapidly going to pieces. If such is the case, which we very much doubt, it is unquestionably due to lack of harmony among the “antis,” for their strength is based on opposition to a policy of rule or ruin adopted by the organization. It would be folly for republicans to argue that this opposition is not powerful. It is apparent that it circulates throughout the whole republican body politic. The organization has made no effort to check it, but has gone on serenely dominating while it sent its emissaries into the “antis’ *’ camp for the purpose of splitting their strength. If the organization succeeds in dividing its opposition it will certainly succeed sh. dominating the primaries. If the “antis” are no rpore sincere in their opposition to bossism than to be unwilling to unite in their efforts, then there is no reason for sympathy with them. A party, or a faction of a party, that can not control itself deserves to be bossed. .

ELSIE JANIS A WAR OF FUN GAIETIES HIT AT MURAT—MAYHEW AT KEITH'S

Elsie Janis and Her Gang stormed English's last night with a Bomb-Proof Revue. , There wsa only one casualty—Old Gloom, and he kicked off Into eternity the minute a tall Yankee doughboy strolled on the stage, looked over the gang out in front and yelled: “Hey, Miss Janis, they're about all In.” “They will be when this is over,” responded Elsie, as she parted, the curtains and stepped out in full view of the customers. Gloom died right then and there, as Miss Janis explained how she loved the boys so much in war that she Just couldn’t live without ’em, so she gathered up a gang of real fellows who saw rea* service over there and put them In her show. And what a show it is—natural arid wholesome fun, the stuff that 100 per cent entertainment. Miss Janis has never been more radiant than as the leader of this husky gang, and never within the memory of the writer has she ever had as entertaining a show as this one. Right here we want to pay our respects to this noble woman, who went to Francs because she knew the kind of entertainment the boys wanted. MADONNA OF STAGE HER RIGHTFUL TITLE. Miss Janis typifies the modern woman as well as the artist with a personality of wondrous appeal—a personality so lovable that we can not help to give her the title of the Madonna of the Stage. Miss Janis is at best when she has her gang around her, and believe it or not she is delightfully drtistic while, with a baton, she directs a jazz band. Her versatality is proved by ner reciting a little poem of her own called “Lest We Forget.” nud the way Miss Janis puts over this little bit of sentiment will cause you to hastily find a handkerchief. Among the song hits by members of “the gang” are "In the Latin Quarter,” offered by Jerry Hockstra, Bradley Knoche and Henry Janawlck; “Just a Little After Taps,” a sentimental masterpiece. by Hockstra, and“ It's My Temperament,” as offered In an awkward fashion by Charlie Lawrence. The paper shortage censors have their eyes on this space and a retregt Is ordered. If you do not like Elsla Janis and “Her Gang" you should at once see a doctor because the gravediggers hare your number. Our last words: Absolutely the best rerue English's has housed for seasons. Last showing Wednesday night. -I- -I- -iSTELLA AND BILLY. They're in town. Yep, Stella Mayhew and Billy Taylor are planted this week at B. F. Keith’s where they are having things their own swet way. Miss Mayhew Is an artist In putting over either a rag or Jar* song in colored jazz dialect and when It comes to re-creating a society souse, Stella takes first prize. Stella Mayhew knows how to pnt over a song and there is no half way about this singer of songs as she puts ail of her force and energy into the melody. * The result Is that Stella Mayhew remains the best exponent on the vaudeville stage In this line of work. Many curtain calls, encores and the like are being received by thta team. The paper shortage prevents us from saying many words of praise for Powers and Wallace In “Georgia on Broadway,” but the way this clever team put* over heart touchin’ stuff, at well as the comedy, makes them equal the Mayhew act In applause as well as merit. Swor brothers—they certainly are unequalled in their travesty on a poker game between ebony colored gentlemen of the south, a solid hit. The Ramsdells and I>eyo—a pleasing dance offering. Lonej Haskell in a defense on why actors should be suffocated with applause. “On the Ragged Edge.” is a spoken comedy in which the actors Jazz their words as well as themselves. Capt. Gruber and Mile Adelina close the show with their trained elephant, a horse, a dog and a pony. Any father who does not take his chll dren to see this wonderful animal act should be Indicted for cruelty to children.

The Favorite Way in Marion County The desperation of th** Tester forces is clearly disclosed In two things: When the republican county chairman resorted to the amazing device of summoning all the candidates for county office in Marlon county to a meeting and blackmailing them Into signing an Indorseuieut of the Fealer candidacy, he went a long way toward absolute boaalsm. We assume that Sheriff Miller of Jail scandal fame, then the machine-run favorite, gave the Fester candidacy a boost with his Inspiring signature. But blackmail In Marlon county Is apparently act enough, and so the Fesler" agents are going about the state trying to blackmail republicans Into voting for their man by telling them that the multitude of nauseating scandals among republican officials In Marion county has so outraged the docent citizenship of Indianapolis that the county will go democratic by a great majority—-unless Feeler should be named- Upon Just what meat this, our Hooaier Caesar feeds that he hath grown so suddenly—we do not know. We have a strong suspicion that the county will go overwhelmingly democratic whoever Is named.. But Just now It is Interesting to observe* the success of the new system of advancing candidacies by blackmail.—Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette. Violinist Stops Riot MILAN, April 20. —The notorious anarchist, Mai a test a, was preaching revolution at a meeting at Lucca and so excited his hearera that they started a riot and overpowered the police. On reaching the square In the middle . of the town, however, they suddenly stopped. The Bohemian violinist, Prlhoda, recalled by hls admirers after a concert, was playing from a hotel balcony, and the mob, banlxhlng all thoughts of revo- | lufton, stayed to listen and to cheer him. !

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1920.

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JACK NOBWORTH. Shubert “Galtles qf 1919" is a gay show. And tuneful and beautiful—beauty excels all else. J. J. Shubert has gowned his show girls In appealingly naive or wonderfully bizarre creations. His scenery is endowed with rich coloring and deft painting, made more alluring by lighting effects. The show is ore of the biggest Shubert shows of the season, consisting of twenty-four scene* In two acts. In it there is a touch of vaudeville, a suggestion of the old musical comedy, Burlesque and even the voices of an opera singer. Jack Norwo-tb and Harry Watson head the funmakers. dean Adair tmd Marguerite Farrell lead the two score of girls In the show. The Glorias, White and Clayton and Lorraine and Walton compose three exceptional dancing teams. A burlesque on Dangerous Dan Me. Crew's night in a barroom In Alaska and .Tack Norworth's operations on Harry Walsoa in a dental parlor are realty funny. The massive production occupies the stage forjnoro than three hours. Thero was not *oo much show last ntglit to the audience to the end. ™t the Murat all week.

Opinion Entire bill Is sure fire, bound to please. •I- -I* -I* LYRIC. At the Lyric this week they are showing a one an comedy at the head of tlio hill. “The Corner Store” Is a farcical piece that deal* with rural characters end countryside humor. There are seven members In the east, Including many of the typical characters of the rural communities. The Asorla Trio urn dancers who hsve a large number of dance* and whirls. Conroy and Sister entertain with songs and stunts. ltover and Nelson have some songs rnd many Jokes and puns that they get over in good order. Then eame Benito Ktit*. s violin performer, who l.ept a large crowd ot youngsters In gales of laughter 'lay aftornoofi.

An Example of G. O. I\ Clean Politics There is more than a suggestion of old-time political methods in the fight that is being made by tha Marlon county prosecuting attorney's office to | retain control of that office. The candidate of the office la William f. Tvavs, at present assistant prosecutor, and who is being supported by I'i.irU Adams an 1 that section pt the regular organization that runs with him. Vnd until iccently there was it straight-out fight for the republican nomination between Evans | and ('apt. William E. Ilellly—with the I odds all In favor of Reilly, who Is : widely known and has a vast number of 1 friends In all walks of Ufo, many of whom have known him all hls life and others who like him for hla professional and army record. lie was captain of a machine gun company In the Three Hundred and Thirty-fonrth durlug the war and came back from Franco with the good will of the rank and file of bis regiment. Obviously Capt. Reilly was and Is a dangerous contender for the republican nomination, but there has been an element Introduced Into tho campaign that is calculated to cost him some votes through confusing hls name with that of : Frank C. Itlley, who was for a short [ time a policeman—-by way of training for the office of public prosecutor. Rtlcvl is being boomed by a little coterie of! workers who are close to the prosecu- j tor's office In the hope and expectation | that voters will get mixed on tha names, j Os course there Is no possible chance | for Riley to be nominated, but It Is hoped ! that there will be enough confusion In ! the minds of the voters to secure votes : for Riley that are intended for Capt. I Reilly. The trick la by no means anew j one and It has been known to be effec- j tlve, as Capt. Reilly can not possibly go | to the trouble and expense of explaining the difference In the names to the voters Individually, it is likely to cost him some votes. But the voters who knew and liked Capt. Reilly ns a boy und the men who have come to admire and esteem him for his later career, In business life, in the service and at tho bar and wjio know him as au aggressive and capable lawyer, are taking it upon themselves to promote hls campaign and the danger of his defeat through votes wasted on "Hlloy'* | g being minimized.—lndianapolis Union.

Hall and Beck gave a little stunt which they call “Opera and Uproar," which was a little of both. Bentley and Walsh are two exponent* of the joke and song movement, and they kept on the move. And last, but not least, Chamberlain and Earle produced some of their funmaking machinery. The film portion of the bill was composed of a news reel and a Larry Semon comedy. -I* -I- -I* RIAI.ro. Well! When we entered the Rialto yesterday to do our weekly stunt of reviewing the show wo Interrupted an act which seemed to be getting a lot of attention. “Peaches and Cream" 1* the name of that part of the entertainment, and is a little musical review with plenty of girls and pep. “Peaches and Cream” held the stage and the attention and fpplause until Knox and Inman arrived. Knox and Inman did not at all spoil the effect of the revue with their songs and humor. Then ‘‘The Aerial Butters” gave an act full of thrills and whirls. The Clipper Trio , gave a number of songs and dances, and “Would You Forgive,” featuring Vivian Rich, completes the bill, which is at the Rialto all week. ■I- -I- -ITHE BROADWAY. A combination of Jazz, melody and comedy makes up an offering being presented at the Broadway under the title of Jackson’s Singing Revue. One of the unique features of the new bill is that a “baby” is one of the principals of the Stroud Trio. “Baby” Violet is the youngest member of this family and her age Is 18 years. The acrobatic end of the bill is held up by the Mariott Troupe, who inject comedy Into their work. Another musical offering Is that of the Winter Garden Four. Ray Lawrence bills himself as the redhot comedian and Laßue and Gresham appear in “The Policeman.” -I- -I- -ITHE PARK. Joe Marks, comedian at the Park, is able to do a lot of things in “The Broadway Belles.” Marks Is not only a singer, but be is an acrobat and a dancer as well. Hf has the assistance of Eddie Cole In the comedy situations. Joe Levlt spent money rather lavishly In costuming the chorus and providing

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The Young Lady Across the Way |. )'f i The young lady across the way says she guesses trie electrification of the railroads is now complete and It’s certainly a great Improvement over the ojki oil lamps when one travels at night. electrical effects for his show this season. Our visits to this theater have convinced us that the producers of these weekly entertainment* are not only supplying their shows with creditable scenery and costumes, but that attention Is being paid to the book and musical score. Many of the shows this season have pfesemted two different little skits In as many acts in which the comedy was bright and pleasing.

THE MOVIES. The freckles of Wesley Barry add comedy to the situations in “Don’t Ever Marry” at the Circle this week. “The River's End,” now at Mr. Smith’s, is a dramatic story of Canada and is masterfully presented both by the director and the actors. “Desert Gold” Is the current movie at the Regent. The first of the movie mystery stories is now at the Ohio under the title of “The Mystery of the Yellow Room.” Hundreds of men and women, horses

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and chariots take part In Griffith** “fH* Fall of Babylon,” now at the Big Bill Farnum is in his final ings today at the Alhambra In “Hell Strings.” '1 Charles Ray is coining many hones* laughs In “The Hick" at the Isis flail days. 1 Jack Dempsey Is In the seventh chapter of “Dare Devil Jack,” a serial, at the Broadway this week. The movie feature at the Rialto this week Is Vivian Rich In "Would xbtt Forgive?” a dramatic movie of a tMffitlmonlal problem.