Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 134, Indianapolis, Marion County, 15 October 1921 — Page 9

SHANK DENIES HE HAS AGREED > TO AID JEWETT Says Tm Not for Jewett for Congress, but for Shank for Mayor/ “I am not for Jewett for Congress, I am Just for Shank for mayor,’’ declared Samuel Lewis Shank, Republican nominee for mayor, in meetings held la Kanghville and north Indianapolis last evening. Thomas E. Garvin, Democratic nominee for city judge, has been charging that Mr. Shank has made a deal with Mayor Cuarles W. Jewett whereby the mayor is to throw his support to Shank for mayor in return for Mr. Shank s support of Jewett for Congress. He declared he believed the laws should be enforced against the man in North Meridian street just as they are against “some poor fellow living in a two-room house.” Boyd M Ralston, his Democratic opponent, was accused of having Cocky Shea and Jerry Casey, whom Mr. Shank linked with the notorious Cleveland Club, as “right bowers.” The Republican nominee also reviewed the record of a murder in the Oneida Hotel in 1913 at which time he said Thomas Meeker, Democratic city chairman, was operating it. "There seems to be a lot of things Ralston wants to keep covered np.” he said. “Why the other day I received a letter from his attorney, Salem Clark, asking me not to say anything about a divorce case. I didn't intend to say anything about it, and wouldn’t have said anything about It tonight if Clark had not asked me not to say anything about it.” Mr. Shank promised an economical administration, reduction of taxes if possipMP" uud more playgrounds for children. TOM MEIGHAN FEATURES IN ‘CAPPY RICKS’ (Continued from Page Eight.) indorsed by the city officials and prom inent citizens of Chicago, New York, Milwaukee, Buffalo, St. Louis, Kansas City and Omaha. On account of the frankness of the subject, and scenes, It has been decided Ly the management not to show the picture to a mixed audience. Therefore, special shows will be held for men only and special shows for women only. -I- -I- -I----AT THE COLOXIAE. The Colonial will present next week Doris May in “The Foolish Age.” Miss May will be remembered for her work with Douglas SlacLean before they de- ; cided to play in different companies. The bill will include Clyde Cook in “The Toreador.” -I- -I- -|- AT THE REGENT. “Montana Bill,” with William “Big! Bill” Fairbanks, will be the feature offering at the Regent next week. The bill will include a Snub Pollard comedy. Auto Thieves Revel Results in Loss of 3 Machines Automobile thieves enjoyed their sport last nighL. Three cars Ptvere reported stolen. Hamlin S. Scott, 2239 Talbott avenue, told the police his National automobile was stolen from Pennsylvania and Pearl streets. George B. Yazcl parked a Monroe car. license No. 473+4, at Ohio street and Capitol avenue, and it disappeared. Oscar Harris, 330 North Delaware street, parked his automobile in the 1700 block on North Illinois street and last night he telephoned the police that It was gone. The license number was 1390.6. Efforts of the police to find the new Marmon sevenpassenger automobile stolen from H. L. Dithmer, a member of the board of public safety, have failed. The car was stolen three days ago from near the Methodist Hospital. The license was No. 70. CHICAGO DOCTOR SHOT BY BANDITS Four Men Are Held as Suspects. * CHICAGO, Oct 15. —Four men are held here today for questioning in connection with the slaying of Dr. John M. Lipson, owner and head surgeon of St. Paul’s Hospital. The slaying occurred during a robbery of the drugstore of Sam Relsman in South Halsted street. Half an hour later the four suspects were captured and are said to have been identified. Dr. Lipson was in the store when the bandits entered and demanded “booze and money.” After robbing the four occupants of the store and seizing a quantity of liquor the bandits entered an autopmobile outside. Dr. Lipson, thinking they had left, emerged from the store and was shot and killed. snip ITER OF DISEASE. LONDON, Oct. 15.—The old warship Dahlia has been turned over to the minister of agriculture for the study of the hoof-and-mouth disease among cattle. Laboratories have been installed and a large number of animals taken aboard for experiment.

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On Sunday night, the Eight Victor Artists will give a concert at the Murat. Among the artists is FYed Van Eps, favorably known for his work on the banjo. To the average person a banjo is Just a stringed instrument, but Vau Eps has developed it to the point where it is a musical treat. Studying at least two hours each day he has found new string combinations hitherto unknown. Van Eps is mechanically inclined and he makes ell of the instruments he uses in a little workshop at his home in Plainfield, New Jersey. He has patented a number of improvements for the banjo,

In The Land of Make Believe By WALTER D . HICKMAN

Lower railroad rates and a decrease in charges for transposing theatrical productions are the only two things under the sun which will clear up the unsatisfactory road condition that the theatrical business is facing at the present time. No one need expect conditions on the road to become better until these rates are lowered. Some theater managers and show owners have reduced prices. Nance O Neil nas done It, and Indianapolis theatergoers will benefit by a reduction In prices for the engagement of De 'Volf Hopper and Francis Wilson in •'Ermiule'’ next week at English a. I am informed aiul truthfully so that the company will be brought intact from Chicago to Indianapolis but we will see the show for less money per seat than Chicago saw it. The management baa lowered the price although the transportation rates are still on a war basis. The Chicago prices are nearly 21) per cent high<y than will be charged here. This city is fortunate in haviug “Ermiule" booked at English's. The Murat is doing its part by presenting Guy Bates l’ost in “The Masquerader” and Olga Petrova in “The White Peacock” next week. On Oct. 24 at the Murat, Leo Ditrichstein will appear in “Toto” for three days. On iXt. 27th, “Up In the Clouds,” will be on view. On Oct. 30, the movie, “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.” will open a week’s engagement. This department nlso is informed that Alice Brady will appear in person in “Forever After,” a dramatic play, at the Murat for a three-day engagement, beginning Nov. 7. yAli of these productions are regarded as high-class productions and ail are star casts. Now, we will see if there is sufficient interest in this city to support these noteworthy attractions. Remember, that “Three Live Ghosts” and “Shavings,” both excellent attractions, starved to death in this city this season. -I- -I- -IThia department has received a lengthy communication from Robert Edgar Long of New York, In which Madame Naximova, whose latest movie, “Camille,” has caused wide discussion, answers the critics who have criticised the final scene of the movie. The critics charge that Nazimova has eliminated the scene of Armand at the bedside of Marguerite, as she breathes her last. Says Nazimova: “In our production of ■Camille' we have endeavored to be accurate In every scene and not to digress from the original story written by Alexandre Dumas flis In 1848. In our modern version we have brought the period of the play np to the present time, and have costumed it and staged It in the atmosphere of the present day. But we have not changed a single dramatic scene

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The daughter of an earl and a stable girl! Though she lived in a castle she was forced by poverty to take in boarders, and the first to see the ROOM AND BOARD SIGN was an American millionaire. There you have the beginning of the prettiest and cleverest romance you have seen in pictures in many a moon.

FRED VAN EPS.

one of which odds greatly to the volume of tone. ImmaeSiiate of dress, be is six feet tail and a college graduate. He is the proud father of four husky boys who are the pride and joy of his life. One of the youngsters hopes to succeed to his father's title of King of the Banjo. Coming with Van Eps are: Henry Burr, tenor; Billy Murray, tenor-come-dian; Albert Campbell, tenor; John Meyer, baritone: Frank Croxton, basso; Monroe Silver, monologist; Prank Banta, accompanist. The Sterling Trio and the Peerless Quart it are in the party.

or incident from the text of the original novel. “There are many well-meaning critics who disregard the fact that T*a Dame aux C’amelias’ was written by Duinas as a novel in twenty-seven chapters four years before it was produced a* a play at the Vaudeville in Paris. And as the motion picture version I am using was made from the original story, and not from the play which followed, I arn adhering absolutely to the text in the interpretation of the final scene.” Nazimova here refers to the original text in the Dumas novel published by the Lotus library and distributed by Brentaro. The death of Camille is described to her lover, Armand, in a letter from the nurse, w ho, under date of “22nd February, 5 o'clock p. m.” (quoting from the text on page 250, chapter 20 writes: “All is over. It became evident about 2 o’clock this afternoon that Marguerite was dying—two or three times she breathed your name.” > "It is further made clear," says Nazimova, “that Armand was nowhere near Camille at the time of her death, when, in the next chamter. Armand explains his absence by saying ‘My father confirmed it in a letter.' ” In view of the facts above set forth, it would seem that Nazimova is justified in placing herself right before her public. -I- -I- -IDoria Keane has started npieven weeks’ tourof the cities in “Romance.” Tbi* tour began in New Haven, Conn. It ha* not been announced if -Miss Keane will visit Indianapolis. Claude Giilingwater, who appeared here in the stage production of “Three Wise Fools,” is now working with Jackie C'oogan at the Robert Brunton studios in the West. Jackie is making anew production called "My Boy.” Giilingwater has been praised for his work with Mary Pickford In “Little Ix>rd Fauntleroy,” which has not been seen here. \ -|- -I- -IManager Eggleston of B, F. Keith's announces a strong line-up of vaudeville acts for his patrons for the week of Oct. 24. The bill will be topped by Frisco, the dancer, who is conceded to be one of the best male exponents of the art of terpsichore now on the American stage. Frisco's unusual repertory of dance numbers and the rnanucr in which they are presented make the act stand out from similar offernigs. Others on the bill will be Joe Cook, a comedian who could be called upon to give an entire performance himself. He does a little bit of everything Alexander brothers and Evelyn, ball Jugglers, will be another feature. Pressler and Klals, the Scotch Lads and Lassie, and Corradnil's animals will be on the bill.

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1921.

IRISH AWAIT ANSWER FROM THEIR LEADER Question of Consent to Continue Deliberations Said to Have Been Raised. LONDON, Oct. 15— In the abftence of a formal session of the Irish penco conference today the Sinn Fein envoys conferred among themselves, meanwhile awaiting an answer -from the mesmge which was sent by special courier to Hamonn De Valera at Dublin last flight. The communication was understood to have referred to Premier Lloyd George's question whether the Irish would consent to a continuation of the deliberations upon the basis that Ireland remain a part of the British empire. Contrary views were expressed as to the viewpoint of the conferees. A report was current in official circles that the British delegates were pessimistic and that the Irish envoys feared that the conference might end next week. On the other hand the Daily Express said that “there is entire satisfaction on both sides over the progress made so far.” An agreement for strengthen'ng the Irish truce was reached on Friday and Is being put into effect over the week end. This made it appear that both sides bc!b ve that the conference will continue indefinitely. The full details of the armistice arrangements have not been published but wii 1 be made public next week. The delegates are maintaining the utmost secrecy regarding the subjects that have been discussed. It is understood, however, that the conference is now at the heart of the Irish problein and that it was upon the request of the Irish that a postponement was taken ilntil Monday to enable certain inquiries to be made at Dublin. Spanish Use Planes Against Tribe, den MADRID. Oct. 15.—Four hundred Moorish tribesmen were killed by machine gun fire and bombs from Spat ish airplanes following the capture of ’-lelt an by Spanish troops, said a war office communique today. Three ciJumns of Spanish soldi 1vanced Friday, entering Zeluan uf.er severe resistanee. The bulk of the fighting was carried on by cavalry. One thousand horsemen were led by General Cs banella.

MOTION PICTURES. 7 he Joy Giri of Fumdom DORIS MAY In a Story of a Flapper “The Foolish Age ’ Another Big Comedy Surprise That Will Rock You. Then to Make It a Sure-Fire Comedy Week, Clyde Cook —IN— i The Toreador If You Turn Around You'll Loose a Laugh. [American Harmonists T| MUSIC THAT CHARMS I Liberty Sextette J ALL NEXT WEEK AlwaysV/orIKWMe . Colonial

wiluarP FAIRBANKS In the lout word In Western Montana Bill Two Fast Rod.blooded Fights and a Thrilling Runaway and Rescue. Wonder Stunts by Champion Trick Ropers, Riders and Broncho Rutters. ALL NEXT WEEK

Lamont Tells Mexicans U. S. Finances Gain Banker Confers on Debt Refunding and Problem of New Loan, MEXICO CITY, Oct. 15—“ The United States has seen the worst of her industrial and financial troubles and the course of business is now upward instead of downward,” declared Thomas W. Lamont, famous American banker here today. Mr. Lamont is in Mexico City, conferring with officials of the government concerning the refunding of the Mexican national debt and the possibility of anew loan. Mr. Lamont said that manufacturers, merchants and bankers in the United States were anxions to see the closest possible relations between their country and Mexico. “Good relations mean good business,” said Mr. Lamont. “The policy pursued by the government of President Obre~ gon has been a good one. The excellent results are seen.” The banker said he believed that the steady policy of the federal government j would be followed by the various MexiI < an states. i He declared that the “clouds already j are breaking away from the horizon,” and that he believed that mutual under - i standing would be reached between the | two republics. | In a speech to the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Lamont intimated that a hitch had occurred in the loan negotia- | tions. He said that anew loan to Mex i ico depended upon recognition of the I Obregon administration by the United ; States. 2 Business Blocks in Paris, Texas, Burn PARIS, Texas, Oct, 15. —Fire that started in a furniture store here, was brought under control at 4 a. m. today, after having destroyed two business blocks and reached out into the reslI deuce section, desuoytng seventeen resi--1 lences. Conservative estimates place the loss at more than $1,000,000.

Peter B.Kywe‘s Saturday r Evening ] Post Story Thomas Meighan —in—- " Cappy Ricks” : Off for a Cruise to A Paramount Picture Lloyd Hamilton tll6 Port of DrGcHXIS ‘The Vagrant” with Cupid at the Mermaid Comedy Wiled. It’S HS full Topics of the Day : Circlette of News of Thrills as a Huri L Violin Solo j | ricane and Rippling \\ Rudolf Kafka All Over With Joy

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NANCE O’NEIL. This department takes another opportunity to call attention to the fact that Nance O'Neil in “The Passion Flower” will terminate her local engagement at English's with a matinee and night performance today. Those who desire to support the best on the stage should see Nance O’Neil in this highly dramatic production.

Stump Makes Apology for Using Phrase Reference to ‘Shank-Hartmari Ticket at W. C. T. U. Meeting Raises Protest. Upon demand of several members and of Samuel Lewis Shank, Republican nominee for mayor, Albert Stump, Democratic speakeT, yesterday apologized befere a meeting of the Central W. C. T. U. for using the phrase “Shank-Hartman” ticket. Boyd M. Ralston, Democratic nominee for mayor, and Mr. Shank had been invited to speak to tbe W. G. T. U., which, met at the Y. W. C. A. Mr. Shank came. Mr. Ralston did not. It was announced earlier in the day that Mr. Ralston was slightly ill and had been forced to cancel his engagements for the day. Mr. Stump came in place of Mi. Ralston. A discussion among the members as to whether Mr. Shank should be permitted to speak in view of the fact that Mr. Ralston was no; resent arose and a vote showed that the majority favored letting Mr. Shank apeak since he had been invited and had accepted. The discussion continued and in it Mr. Stump said if a representative of the “Sbank-Hartman” ticket were to he present at a later meeting Mr. Ralston would come too. Utterance of the words “Shank-Hart-inan” was the signal for several women jumping to their feet and objecting. Mr. Shank termed the phrase an insult and drmanded an apology as did the others. Mr. Stump complied. The union then invited both nominees to address it OcL 28. Jap Ambassador to Italy Denies War Aim ROME, Oct. 15.—The possibility of conflict between the United States and Japan, even if the Washington conference is unsuccessful, is “unconceivable and unthinkable,” according to a statement credited by the Giarnale O'ltalia today to the Japanese ambassador to Italy. The diplomat denied Japan has imperialistic, ambitious 'or aggressive war-like ambitions.

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U. S. MEDIATOR IN SHANTUNG CONTROVERSY? Washington Sees Evidence of Desire for America’s (rood Offices. WASHINGTON. OcL 15.— America may E-ediate the Shantung controversy between Japan and China, it was learned today. If Japan makes a formal request of tbe United States to undertake mediation of the Shantung problem, it probably will be accepted, according to a statement in quarters here. Japanese Ambassador Shidet -ra has Informally “approached” Secret* ry of State Hughes on the subject of American mediation. It is believed, if mediation Is undertaken, it will I>e through Secretary of State Hughes. Authoritative quarters here pointed out that a request from Japan for mediation would be more likely to be agreed to by this Government than a requegt that tbe United States arbitrate the Shantung problem. Arbitration wbold place upon this Government a grave responsibility for handing down a definite decision in tbe Shantung controversy, a responsibility which it is not believed the United States is ready to shoulder. Mediation, on tbs other hand, simply would mean that tbe United States would use its good offices to bring about a settlement of the Shantung issue. Board Sifts Housing' Conditions in State Active investigation of housing conditions in Indiana will be started next week by the new housing division of the State board of health. The division is in charge of W. F. Sharpe of Crawfordsville. The Legislature appropriated this year $13,000 for the enforcement of the housing laws of 1913 and 1917. The laws prescribe specifications for houses, particularly tenements. The law has generally been ignored because there has been no enforcement machinery.

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