Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 169, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 November 1920 — Page 4

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CITY TO DEMAND NEW FIRE SURVEY Insurance Reduction May Follow Improvements. A movement to have lire Insurance rates In Indianapolis reduced through the placing of the city in a higher classification in fire risks may be‘started by the board of public safety next summer if the motorization of the firft department program 13 as successful as, is expected, Felix M. McWhlrthV, member of the. board stated today. The board is not In position to aslt for any reelassification from the underwriters at present because the improvement program is incomplete, he said. Indianapolis is now in the third class. This is not a low rating because there is no city in the country in the first class, so strict are the underwriters’ standards. The city obtained this rating'ln 1910 upon the promise to itfake certain improvements. Many of these haVe not been made so that, strictly speaking, the city might be considered to have tire risks of cities of the fourth class, Mr. McWhirtet saiu. The improvements iu equipment, water mains and building restrictions, recently made and contemplated for completion soon, will put the city In position to demand a better classification than the third. A representative of the national board of fire underwriters, who frequently visits the city, will return in a short time and is expected tq confer with the board of safety. Local insurance men are said to favor the raise in classification and consequent lowering of rates. Fire Chief John Loucks said he believes the city should gain at least half a class when the improvements are made. SPECIAL FUND NEARS 500 MARK Other Reports Indicate Progress of Red Cross Drive. Contributions to the special fund for providing Red Cross memberships for disabled soldiers, orphans and others reached the Red Cross membership campaign headquarters today trom many sources and the day’s mail was expected to yield approximately five hundred new memberships from this fund alone. I.ouls Hollweg forwarded his cheek, together with a note saying that he approves the idea of providing memberships for soldiers who were Incapacitated in the war and expressed his willingness to rontrihnte further if an additional sum is needed in order to make the soldiers members. Other contributors are 1,. C. Huesmann, Indianapolis Lumber Company; Mrs. John C. New. Mr. and Mrs. j ft Cruse tiie H. 1.-auter Company, A. Vonnegut. the Indianap lis Drop Forging Company, Mrs. Samuel Rrid. the Pioneer Plant Food Company. John .1. App*>l, - • G Appel. M. A. Potter. James " ■ hosier, Sanborn Eiectrb- Company Charles E. Coffin, Arthur B. Giftjcf. Mrs. A. H. Carlin. J The Link Belt* Company s two plant.will be 100 per cant ißctl* Cross, Ml*s Edna Heaton, cjjalljnjrii of the Third ward organization, reported. Miss Heaton and Mt>.- Aifreit fcauffmann, wire of the vice .president of the company, direct ’d the membership • canvass in the plants. A special poster written by George Motib-ud' thanager of the company was 1 placed in every departmort and was * big wter in the good showing made. " ' “Let's all who’ possibly can subscribe SI to the Red Cross,” the poster said, in par*.' “If you feel that you cannot pay the $l airiti one payment the Liuk licit wiH cooperate.to the extept of advancing the mofiby and rake 1 23 cents a week out of your pay envelope for four weeks to balance t*Tw-ncxount.”

Criticism of Fido's Funeral Brings $621 to Nvfccastle Woman Said She Could Use Dog's Burial Allowance in Acquiring Business Education. Pr>ei-|c! to The Times. NEWCASTLE, In.l , Nov. 24 Hsving the courage to express her convictions has won .<'’.2l for Mrs. Edith Dakins Cratie, widow, to complete her business educanpn Some time ago Mrs. Crane read newspaper accounts of a wealthy New York woman spending $25,000 on the funeral of a dog. She wrote the New York woman a letter, criticising her In no uncertain terms for spending so much money on a dog’s funeral, adding that she could use some of it to get a business education. In her reply the New York woman denied she had spent that sum and said the newspaper story was erroneous. Nothing further came of it then. today Mrs. Crane received a letter •from a firm of New York lawyers, advising her that the!r. client—the tfoman of the 525.000 dog funeral—had instructed them to allot her $155.23 quarterly for one year to complete her education. Mrs. Crane is going to Muncie for this purpose.

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HICK VISITS WANDA’S TENT Slippery Gulch Furnishes More Than Thrills.

By HICK. Bang! Bang! When a blank revolver uttered those words at “Slippery Guich” last night l ' "(Welded ” right then anil there it was no ’ time for argument and the thing for B me to do was to •eiifer the fortntie telling ’ tent of Madame Wanda. i When* a "cow gentleman,” even if he has been raised on paved streets, painted a “revolver" at mv feet and said ' “trot into the tent,” tered the fortune telling establishment ns the cowboy gave me a dirty- cow look, maybe it was bull. Madame Wanda (Mrs. William U. Perkins of 923 West Thirty-Fourth street I, shook her red hand kerchiefed bedecked head at me, shook her. earrings and said: “Voung man, split the cards, deal the pack in sevens, giving me the seventh card.” I told madame that I did not want her to tell me Ihe truth) as 1 was afraid it might be painful. Madame told me that fortune tellers, not being newspaper reporters, always told the truth. Then she looked at the cards and gasped, “The very first card you drew is the worst one in the track. Pity! Pity J" I made an effort to leave the tent, but on seeing the cowboy standing guard I gave up the idea. JUST ONE WOMAN. Madame Wanda .smiled and said: “Don’t flirt’ with black-haired people; it is dangerous. You are going to have an unpleasant interview (where is the big boss going to send me now?); but it is going to end'pleasantly. Ah, I see one woman in your life.” I told Madame that was more than 1 could see, but she was certain it was written in the cards. Then the fortune teller sprang this one on me: “You are very generous.” I told her that I used to set ’em up to everybody before July 1. 1919. Madame smiled and remarked that she bad just given me a “beautiful 50-cent reading." I slipped out under the side of the tent and I believe that the cowboy is still keeping guard. I do wonder who that dame is that Madame saw in the cards. If Madame Wanda was the real sort she would have given me that woman’s telephone number. I hit the sawdust trail of the Gulch and made my way past a sign which read: “Pork for sale by the yard” and another read. “Meals, $15,” and l decided that I was In Indianapolis I looked into the wild, dry bar of Slippery Guich and talk about the “wild n< v ss“ of the feast in “Aphrodite’’—well, this Joint in the Gulch is the real works. As I havf<taken an oath that dry beer shall nev&f. tffttffij my. lips I hopped out of the ‘'btrrv-rwrd ducked past the Jail. These villagers f the Gulch appear to le thd relatives of Jam*-, but I did put one over Dick Ring, editor of “The S.ippery Gulch Howler,” ns I “swiped” n copy of the paper. They do say that .the morals squad at Slippery Gulch jai! is still on my trail. Harry I*. Pell, "sheriff" of the Gulch, was too slow Inst night. Some pretty maidens smiled at me and. not knowing-that-it was unlawful to smile back at ’em. I found tuyseif “beying’ l cndM*; • vase and a gosh da-ned doll. That’* what smiling does to a fellow lu Slippery Gulch. About that time, Mrs. Dick Ring started after me, but * heallzlng shat she waa partly responsible for getting me into Madame Wanda’s for- — tune telling stand, I made a bee line for the door just as Mexican Pete opened up his palace of frolleklug dominoes. I remembered the words of Madame Wanda to bewore of black-haired people and Mexican Pete is no blonde. “Slippery Guich” is running In full blast at Tomlinson Hall this week under the auspices of the Gatling Gun Club. There one will find n real novelty treat in the way of entertainment. But here is a tip—do not let Madame Wanda tell you too much.

Cop Mistakes Sleuth for Burglar; Fires DETROIT, Nov. 24.—During a search for burglars on the roof of a large apartment building here, Patrolman George Ooplnn in plain clothes, was mistaken for a burglar and shot through the shoulder by a fellow officer. Ills wound was not serious. To Cure a Cold in One DayTake Grove’s LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE tablets. The genuine bears the signature of E. W. Grove. 30c. Advertisement.

Ex-Empress Takes Turn for Worse

Augusta Victoria, ex-empress of Germany,

AMSTERDAM, Nov. 24.—The former Kaiser of Germany, who Is ill of a heart uilment at Doom, took a turn for the worse today and was reported much

ORDERS COMPANY TO MAKE SHOW ING (Continued From Page One.) olis Street Railway Company, in the city of Indianapolis, been computed or estimated by you for any part of the years 1915-1920, inclusive’: If so, furnlah n copy of eac h Mich computation or estimate In detail for each year and for each Interurban company with your answer. “2. If the copy referred to does not Include the co,-t of the operation of the cars mentioned over the tracks at tuo Traction Terminal station, or the cost of the station service (passenger, express and freight) furnished at such sta tion, what is the amount of said cost* Plca-e give the detail* separately as to each class of service, and show the credits accruing from concessions, profits and rentals, whether operated by yon or lessees and licensees, including boggage room and parcels check room, for each year and for each Interurban company separately. ?State tlie amount and bnl* of i valuation shown or used In each computation or estimate furnished in respon-e to these interrogatories. “4. State separately the amount of electric current generated and thnt pur- < based HV you so far as the unit enter Into each of the estimates for compute tlona furnished under these lnterroga lories, and state the cost of that part generated by you, and purchase pries of the amount purchased. “5. If 'the weight of your cars or of those of the interurban companies enters into nny of the estimates or computations furnished under these Interrogatories, state the basis of wo'ght used In each case, and how arrived at. “C. if the consumption of current by your cars or those of the Interurban companies enters Into any of the coin putations or estimates furnished under these interrogatories, state the basis of consumption used in each case, and foi each company separately, and how arrived at. “7. If the car miles by your cars or those of the interurban companies enter into any of the computations or estimates furnished In response to these interrogatories, state t!ie basis used and bow arrived at separately for each company. "8. In making the computations and estimates given by you in answer to those interrogatories what, If any credit or allowance have yon mane to interurban companies, or elhter of them, for the fact that the Interurban companies bring into Indianapolis a large number of passenger* from outlying districts, greatly to the benefit of your company in increasing the number of passengers carried by you over your city lines, and also benefiting the mercantile and other business interests of the city so that their business has been greatly Increased, thijs adding to the travel of passengers over your city lines? “9. In making the computations and

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estimates given by you iu answer to these Interrogatories what, if any, credit or allowance have you made to Interurban companies, pr either of them, by reasou of the fact that the service furnished by you to the interurban companies for the entry of their cars into Indianapolis is a service added to the use of your track* and over head current distribution system nece* sadly provided for and maintained by you for the use of your own cars and adding but little, If any, to the Invested cost, and not adding to the cost of maintenance or operation In proportion to the car mileage of the various companies. "10. In making the computatli ns and estimates given by you In answer to these Interrogatories what. If any, c redit or allowance have you made to interurban companies, ue clth*r of them, for the fact that the entry into the Traction Terminal Station by the Interurban companies' cars, thus bringing iu and tak ing out through said statun large numbers of people from the outlying district* about Indianapolis, greatly enhances the value for rental purposes of said Tra tion building? "11. In making ihe computations and ostlmutes given by you in answer to these interrogatories, what. If nny. credit or allowance have you made to interurban coOiPAhles, or either f them, for "r on account of the fact that the Interurban companies in some case* furnish pas rengsr facilities on their own tracks for territory beyond the extent of your own tracks and operation, and to that extent relieve your company frotu unprofitable extensions of trucks, ”12. State what was the cost of operation per car mile of your cars during each of the periods referred to in your answers to these inti rrogatorles. “13. Also s!ate what were the gross re ceipts per car mile of your cars during each of th. jwrloils referred to in your answer* to th> se Interrogatories ” Boiler Lets Go, li Die, Two Hurt Seriously STOUGHTON, Wig., Nov. 24 Three persons were killed and two others probably fatally injured in the explosion of a boiler nt the Stoughton .Marketing Company piant todyn. The blast occurred while the boiler was being tested. The boiler was blown through tiie wall of the creamery plant, 100 yards eway

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WARM GREETING TO GREEK PRINCE Christopher and American Wife Arrive in Athens. ATHENS, Nov. 24.—Prince Christopher of Greece, brother of ex-King Constantine, -accompanied by his American wife, the former Mrs. William B. Leeds, arrived in Athens today and were given a tumultuous greeting. Prince Andrew has also arrived here from Switzerland. Christopher and Andrew are the first of the exiled Greek princes to return homo since former Premier Veniztlos woput out of power by the monarchists in the general election. When they arrived at the railway station, they were seized by enthusiastic friendb and carried shoulder high to the street. A large crowd filled the streets. 'The princes were pelted with flowers. Buildings were decorated with flags anti there was a procession with brass bands. A member of the. Bhallys’ cabinet states that Constantine will soon return from Lucerne. Belief is growing in official circles that Groat Britain will persuade France not to undertake drastic interference in Greek affairs when Constantine comes back. Premier Hhallys believes there wifi be no national dispute over the return of Constantine. "I hope for a successful result of our negotiations with the powers,” said the Premier. Premier Rhaliys has announced he will leave for London at the end of this week to confer with Premier Lloyd George of England; Premier Leyguez of France and Premier Giolittl of Italy. The conference will deal with the Turkish treaty, the future activities of Ihe Greek troops In Turkey and possibly the return of Constantine. LUC.ERNE. Nov. 24.—Kx-Klng Constantine anticipates the recovery of his royal powers in Greece before Christinas, It was stated by members of his entourage today. In the belief that he will soon be the reigning sovereign nt Athens. Constantine lias appointed his brother. Prince Christopher. Greek Viceroy of Smyrna. Prince Christopher's wife, before her marriage, waa Mrs. William B. Leeds of New York and Cleveland. The Prlnee and Princess are due to arrive lu Athens from Corfu today. ROME, Nov. 24. —Government officials

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OEhoiuitialkra IBEi The wife unhappily married. The husband a waster. The kind friend—and the usual triangle? No l A different kind of a marriage story entirely. A different kind of a picture. Filled with real life chapters that will make people talk—and think. , And Enid Bennett, alluring, beautiful— in a role revealing the secret chambers of every Roman’s heart. UNIVERSAL COMEDY FOX NEWS WEEKLY Today —ETHEL CLAYTON in “Sin* of Roaanne”

announced today that Italy would not Interfere In Greece If Constantine returns to Athens to resume royal authority. Italy takes the view that the recent Greek election was a decision of the whole Greek people in favor of the Monarchists. Officials said that such an attitude is in line with the American principle of "self-determination for nations.” LONDON, Nov. 24.—Greek troops that were sent into Asia Minor to fight the Turkish Nationalists have revolted, according to an Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Smyrna today. Greek mutineers attempted to seize the commander of the Cd Greek Regiment, but he escaped by hiding himself beneath the coal in a locomotive tender.

n -rLW-Vi PECK and JENNINGS present the JAZZ BABIES With a Classy Chorus of I Cactivatinsr Girll choice reserved seat, dresa circle r ® 1 or balcony.- at any matinee.

Wabash —Marquette Thanksgiving Football Washington Park, Thursday, 2 O'Clock Tickets at Clark & Cade’s

MOTION PICTURES. THURSDAY ■ FRIDAY SATURDAY MARY MILES MINTER —lN—ii 10 of II Eyes A* Heart ADAPTED FROM DANA BURNETT’S STORY “BLINDNESS” Miss Minter, in tbe role of a blind girl, who after years of darkness is made to see. and then discovers that her friends and associates, the only people she had ever known, are * crooks and thieves. TODAY —Wallace Reid in “Always Aa J ac?ous“

It’s the Talk of the Town! CECIL B. latest achievement “Something to Think About” With GLORIA SWANSON, ELLIOTT DEXTER, MONTE BLUE * Notable

D. if. GRIFFITH'S Cirele Comedy “THE LOVE FLOWER” T „Z”,,. Special Thanks living Programme Trolley.' Charming BABY DANCERS In a Wonderful BaIIet—“AUTUMN FANTASIB.” I • CIRCLE CIRCLETTE Matinees Daily ORCHESTRA OK NEWS 15c and 25c.

101 Game Law Dodgers Nabbed During Week George N. Mannfeld, superintendent of the fish and game division of tbe department of conservation, tday reported 101 arrests during the week of Nov. 15 to 21, for violations of the fich and game laws. This is a record number of arrests for the department, sixty arrests haring been made during the first week of November. Three hundred and six arrests were made by the department during the entire month of November, 1919.

AMUSEMENTS. | "ENGLISH’* vA&T ROBERT n. MANTELL And GENEVIEVE HAMPER TONIGHT—“RICHELIEU.” THANKSGIVING MAT. “JULIUS CAESAR.” THANKSGIVING NIGHT—“AS YOU LIKE IT.” FRIDA V—“MACBETH.” SATURDAY MAT.—“MERCHANT OF VENICE." SAT. NIGHT—"JULIUS CAESAR.” NIGHT—SOc TO $2.00. MATINEES—SOc TO $1.50. 8 DAYS. BEGINNING NEXT MON-DAY-AHEAD OF THE TIMES! 1921’s Biggest Musical Girllcomedy Twiu Sister to “The Sweetheart Shop.” Nights, 50c to $2.50; Wed. Mat. 50c to $2 —Mail Orders Now. DEC. 2-3 4 MAT. SAY Special—Mr. Victor Herbert will positively conduct the augmented orchestra opening night. VICTOR THE GIRL HERBERT’S IN MUSICAL THE SENSATION SPOIL GHT Original cast and production intact, os produced by the George W. l*derer Company Prices—Night, 50c to $2.50; Mat., 50c to $2. „ „ J Mail orders novc.BeatsMonday. MIiToaT today" iVIIJUA. 1 2 ami 8 Sharp All Week I Matinees Today, Thurs. and Sat. Was the Sensation of Paris and New York; now the Sensation of Indianapolis. F. Ray Comstock and Morris Gost announce World Famous APHRODITE Company 300 —8 Enormous Scenes. Prices, Tonight. $3.85. $3.30, $2.75, It 20, $1.05. Matinee today. 5t.75. $2.20, $1.83, *l.lO. Tomorrow (Thanksgiving Day) and Saturday Matinees, $3.30, $1.75, $2.20, $1.65. Seats Now Selling. ALL NfcXT WEEK—SeatsTcmorrow I Matinee Wed I Goodman ORIGINAL NEW YORK CAST One Year Bijou Theater, N. Y. Prices—Eve., Saturday Matinee, 50c, (1, $1.50, ft. Wednesday Matt jbje^Jkjc^Sc^lJilJHh^^loxJJffices^ BROADWAY THEA RE CONTINUOUS VAUDEVILLE 10 GIG 10 {I (- FZATIiRES I l NO STOPS—NO WAITS TRY IT. YOU’LL LIKE IT Saturday sight - Last time for thig week feature*. Entire new show every week. Attend special week-day Mats., noon to 4 p. m. OdAtffe Any seat /L*

RIALTO DON T MISS THIS WEEK—IT’B ALL VAUDEVILLE ’FRISCO TRIO Very Different and OTHER FEATURE ACTS “Are You Legally Mirrlid’ 1 A PICTURE OF TODAY’S PROBLEMS COMING ALL NEXT WEEK 20 PEOPLE—2O MUSICAL COMEDY YORK and KING With Their Beauty Parade

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BOTHWELL BRuWNE With His BATHING BEAUTIES and the BROWNE SISTERS FOUR REAJIMOS-Tha Vivian; RUSS BROWN and CONNIE O’DONNELL _ ‘•Profiteering soy Fun," HOW Aa D & SADLER CtINSINGHAM & BENHETT DAILY, MASK & DAILY RoUer Skates Klnogramn—Digest Topics Thanksgiving Mat. prices same as 'tght.

THE MELODIOUS FANTASY “A R IKBOW COOmiL” HOOF GARDEN TRIO THE LA SILVIANS 6 OTHER BIG FEATURES V* Dancing In the Lvrtc Ballroom Afternoon and Kventng.