Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 292, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 April 1923 — Page 3
TUESDAY, APRIL 17,1923
FLETCHER BANK TO INCREASE CAPITAL ’ stock pra Stockholders Will Meet to i Consider Change—Statement by Directors, Stockholders of the Fletcher-Amer-Ican National Bank will meet May 19 to consider a proposed increase in capital stock of the bank from $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 and of the common stock of the Fletcher-American Company from $500,000 to $750,000. It was announced today the entire new stock issues of the two companies has been subscribed by a pro up of business men who in July, 1921, took over the controllinp interest of Stoughton A. Fletcher. CTtarging Off Assets Directors have decided to charge off $2,000,000 of assets to be placed in liquidation. These consist for the most part of credits extended to industrial concerns affected by the business depression following the war. Substantial recoveries from this ] source are expected. In a statement concerning the recapitalization, the directors say: “We freely admit this bank has incurred losses, but this is likewise true of practically every business in existence. Many of our losses are the re- j "suit of misfortunes befalling those who have been identified with the ownership of this bank. BUT ALL, OF THESE DOSSES HAVE FALDEX TOTADDY ON THE OWNERS. AND HAVE AT NO TIME INVORVED THE SAFETY OF DEPOSITORS OR OTHERS DEADING WITH THE BANK. Still Owned by Bank “Items of doubtful value have been placed In liquidation. These assets , are. of course, still owned by the; bank and recoveries thereon wll become part of the bank’s assets in the future." Officials said the refinancing plan has been approved by the controller of the curenrcy of the United States. DEVER INAUGURATED MAYOR OF CHICAGO Early Act of Administration Is Censure of Sunday Blue Law. Bu United Press CHICAGO. April 17.—William E. Dever was Inaugurated mayor of Chicago last night with quiet but elaborate ceremonies. One of the first acts of th* new city council was to pass a resolution, 43 to 3, condemning the Sunday “blue ' law" bill Introduced in the State Legislature. DETECTIVES PROBE CRASH of Truck Disappears After Accident. Automobile detectives today were investigating an accident at Delaware and St. Clair Sts., Monday, In which a young roan driving a truck owned by A. W. Brayton Jr., 636 K of P. building, struck an automobile owned by Norman R. Taylor, 725 N. Delaware St. Taylor’s car was parked in front of 205 E. St. Clair St. The truck crossed the street, ran Into a curb and was damaged. BOARD MEMBERS NAMED Governor Reappoints Trustees of State Institutions. Governor McCray announces reappointment of these to four-year membership on State boards: Charles B. Jennings of Noblesville. trustee of Central Hospital for the Insane: Warns S. Bigler of Wabash, State School for Deaf; Moses Epstein of Frankfort, trustee of Northern Indiana Hospital for the Insane at Logansport and A. D. Thomas of Crawfordsvllle, chairman of board of pardons.
Mid War’s Alarms! By Jano Rivers
WHEN the United State* entered the World's War, Mary Wilson went to France as an Army nurse, and was working in a hospital near Bordeaux when a hospital train brought in several wounded soldiers, among whom was an American, Captain Bainbrldge. His wound was not serious and he soon recovered. It was a case of “love at first sight,” and they were married a week before he was sent to the Front. At first sjje heard from him regularly, then he was reported “dead or missing.” Wild with anxiety site sought for news of him in vain, until one day a soldier who was In his Company told her he saw a shell burst neyr the Captain after a skirmish in a little French village She obtained leave and with a guide went to the village only to find it in ruins. About to return she was captured by a company of soldiers who took her to a temporary hospital and she was detailed to nurse a German officer. She was so competent that she soon was given unusual liberty. She kept her eyes and ears open, watched and waited. One day she saw a man working be hind a tent and recognized her hus-, band. An orderly told her he was a prisoner who had lost his memorySeizing the first opportunity she went to him. At first he did not recognize her, but when she took his hand, called his name, and looked deep into his eyes, suddenly his memory returned. The next night under cover of the darkness they stole away Into "No Man’s Land” and after many jnerlls reached the outposts of the Alllee. were taken care of and sent home in a government transport. But all those trying months had undermined Captain Bainbrldge's health. The doctor said what he needed was rest and a good blood tonic and that he knew of nothing better to build up a run-down condition than Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, a pure herbal remedy that had helped fhousands for over fifty years. The Captain followed his advice and was
Willie Howard Carries a Feed Bag for a Horse Because Willie Is Wise
By WALTER D. HICKMAN ■ww j ILLIE HOWARD is a very \\j wise man. ” * He conies prancing on the Murat stage in “The Passing Show of 1922” carrying a feed bag for a horse. Willie tells Eugene Howard, his partner in fun, that he has a date with a woman to take her for dinner. “But why the horse feed bag?" j asks Eugene. Wil-1 j* lie replies that he I understands that |g§V si* his lady friend la* "eats - like a *** horSP ” wise f' jRjpMHF?: track starts the fe : ' Howards off to a P* '•••’• : : beginning in the 4S® new “Passing 1&li Show.” They first i |T /, appear in the restaurant scene. It is splendid fun. WILLIE Willie gives his HOWARD conception of the late Frank Bacon in “Lightnin’.” Probably the best thing that they j do is the phonograph number, during w r hich Willie imitates Mister Gallagher j and Mister Shean. Eddie Cantor and j Jolson. Very fine. One of the many high lights of a really great revue. The Howards also have some delicious comedy minutes with a dog in "The Lady Killers.” Rather delicate in a spot or two but funny, mighty funny. They put all of their jokes over with ; rare skill. 1 want to make a statement in my j right mind at the very beginning of my utterances. This is the best “Passing Show” which has ever visited Indianapolis. From a standpoint of beauty, it equals "The Music Box Revue” and any “Follies” that X have seen. I mean every word of it. From j a comedy standpoint, this s*how Is j crowded full of real ones. The women j are beautiful. At times the clothes are few and far between, but it is all in good taste. The ballet and dance I numbers deserve headline mention, es-1 pociallv the work of the Lockfords. In “The Ballet of Siam” the Lockfords appear in a gorgeous dream pic-1 ture. Nothing better or prettier has I ever been presented on the stage. I Their conception of an Apache dance | again demonstrates their ability. I ! did not eare for a wild dance thing called “Ballet Les Conquerants” with I Arthur Charrnion and Flo Snmmerville. This ballet could be eliminated I and no one would complain. The story | of this ballet is not pleasing. Shutt-a, Emily Miles and Fred Allen Make Individual Hits To me Fred Allen, a magnificently > droll comic, is one of the biggest fca j tures of the show. He does some of the funniest things j £ „ ~~—- j. -■ I have seen on the stage. At one time ||||w* he calmly an-1 m, W* nounces and apolo- > glzes because his i '$ B arter ls coming : down. Ho then hits mmmC his leg many times , allows that ho, i hopes his leg will ! ■fc. *V swell. Anew way j f *4 to make a garter' il|. ?-'• / stay up. I find his Vj| ■ wit keen and orig j: H / A* inal. He knows how ; to put a joke over! ' CfTSt to great advantage. ;A fk. He Is bound to be & y ’ '' t a revue star one of -'A ?'' these days. It Is a pleasure to record that Ethel ETHEL Shutta has much SHUTTA to do in this show. She is heard in such numbers as “At Camps.” “The j Hairy Ape,” a rare travesty in which Miss Shutta proves that the “ourse of
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Broadway” is tho plain expression, “go to hell” (sounds rather awkward in print, but it is funny on the stage); “Pen-Al-Marre,” in which an engine is used, and in other numbers. / Emily Miles is also interesting. There are many others I should mention. Haven't the space. George Anderson and George Hassell are a panic in a travesty on a Pullman car. I yelled at this really great travesty. The travesty on the mystery plays with Anderson and Hassell is another high light of the revue. Must not forget that gre&t chap, Nat Nazarro Jr. His dancing is splendid. I liked him best as the Prince of Wales. The show opens with a circus scene, during which an acrobatic team wrecks all the scenery. Great! I am not afraid to praise and approve of the 1922 Passing Show. It is a mountain of fun and real'entertainment. The very best revue that I have seen at the Murat this season, and I have not forgotten Jolson in “Bombo.” “The Passing Show” remains on view all week at the Murat. East night the Shripers gave a big theater party. v -I- -!- -!- Tommy Swift Is So Nice . To Poor Dear Madame Kelly Would you believe it. Thomas F. Swift is so kind and sweet to Madame Kelly (otherwise Slary Kelly). Among the glowing examples of his kindness of Madame are these starting things: lie takes Madame there, but Madame <* “Dear, you know PRINCESS that it costs money RADJAH to keep up an automobile. I gave her a continual source of expense. But. to you, dear, I gave you nice gum drops. You ate them, enjoyed them. Now don’t you see how much I love you?” Am just trying to get you acquainted with two of the finest people in vaudeville. Swift Is one of those rare gentlemen who knows that wholesome humor is the saving grace of the variety stage or . any stage. Miss Kelly is dainty In presence and in voice. The truth ls the SwiftKelly team ls one of those delights which makes one love vaudeville and the stage. Swift and Kelly are very" much In evidence at Keith’s this week. They call their little offering of joy by the title of “Gum Drops.” “Thank You Doctor” is a sort of a boiled down thriller. It gives one about as many thrills as “The Bat."
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I am not going to tell you about it as the value of it all, is the sur-' prise finish. It is splendidly “overacted” (not used in the form of criticism, but of praise) by Edwin Jerome, Rosanna Allison, Eleanor Hicks, Chester Clute and Tom Coyne. Here is a sketch which is a knockout. Helen and Harriet Scholder appear in a piano and cello recital. Here is real music. Aiyn Mann and numerous others appear in a strange thing called “The Eternal Triangle.” This act is rather overdone. It has to be because the chief “woman” is a mere man, a female impersonator. The Idea is rather new. Tho dancing is rather well done. I am no longer interested in the Princess Radjah and her so called “Cleopatra Dance” with a live snake. T can see nothing artistic in this snake dance thing. The appropriate place for this wiggly dance is in a side show, not the vaudeville stage. Ernie and Ernie appear in a dance offerjng which is unique because the man has only one leg. He dances as rapidly on one foot as most of us do on two. Lillian and Henry Selgler open the show. At Keith’s all week. •I- -I- -IA Rare Travesty Is Done on Shakespeare We have such few travesty enter-' tainers that when real ones arrive they become the dominant factor of any bill. This is true this week at the Palace where Maxtield and Golson are holding forth with a lino bit of travesty that one would want to sec. It is > . orated with cel- \ ' cry- When Juliet jjfht ■ sees the celery, she takes a bunch ’ and begins chew- ' : ty - 1 Ing. She then mi * t"' ' finds fault with ‘•p 5 ; her R om oo for ' not. bringing salt ALICE for the celery. BRADV This Juliet of Miss Maxfi e 1 and loves snow instead of sunshine. She
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has her Juliet wear furs and mittons. Oh, I tell you this is delightful satire and travesty. A real treat. One may think it is silly but it takes brains to think up new and different things on the stage these days" The Cunningham and Bennett Revue is a well bred and classy music and dance offering. The orchestra rather runs to groans, musical groans, I mean. The act is nicely mounted. “Songs and Scenes” belongs to that better class of musical offerings. It is along the opera lines. Competent singers are used and special sets help to tell the story. Another musician who appeals by ability alone is Lucy Bruch, a violinist. It is seldom that a violinist registers as solidly as this woman. Mills and Duncan are two men who go in for eccentric characterization. One plays a French harp while the other dances. The bill includes Baggett and Sheldon, jugglers, and Stanley and McNae. The movie feature is Alice Brady in “Missing Millions.” At the Palace ail week. -I* -I- -ICohan’s Comedy Is Very Much Colian George Cohan knows how to make the old American Eagle scream. He knows the value of American humor and he knows how to jazz up a comedy situation as no other American writer and producer. The breezy touch of Cohan is seen in "The Meanest Man in the World," the current offering of the Grand Players at English’s. I have made up my mind to say something pretty strong about these Grand Players. Before Charles Berkell and his company landed* here, I knew nothing about these players. Since seeing this company In three bills, I confess I am surprised at the marvelous entertaining values givenat English’s. Tho first surprise at the prices charged is the high standing of the easts. I enjoyed "Lilac Time” more than I did “Polly With A Past” a_nd "The Meanest Man in the World” ls much better than the other two. In the Cohan comedy there are several good comedy and character chances, kindness to Madame are these start-
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Meetings Here Wednesday Hoover Company Meeting— Severin. Motion Picture Theatre Owners of Indiana—Luncheon, Severin. Indiana Hosiptal Association — Meeting, Lincoln. International Trade tion Association Convention, Lincoln. St. Agnes Academy Card party, Spink-Arms. National University Society— Meeting, Spink-Arms. Buyers Club—Luncheon, C. of C. Association Employes of Beech Grove —Meeting, Denison. Lions’ Club—Luncheon, Lincoln. Delta Upsilon—Luncheon, Lincoln. Klwanis Club—Luncheon, Claypool. Officers of American Legion— Luncheon, Spink-Arms. Second Presbyterian Church — Luncheon, Board of Trade. Sigma Nu —Luncheon, Board of Trade. Indianapolis Heal Estate Board —Luncheon, C. of C. Wednesday Club of the First Presbyterian Church—Luncheon, a of C. Purdue Alumni Association— Luncheon, Severin.
It isn’t Miss Jean Oliver or Eddy Waller who walks away with the acting honors this week, but it is James Nelson as Michael O’Brien, a shoe cobbler. Here you have a really fine piece of character acting. It isn’t acting, either, as it appears to be a real living character. These statements are no reflection on the other players, because each one gets into the Colian comedy spirit. When the players speed up the comedy situations a bit more I think that "The
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Meanest Man in the World” will be a play which Indianapolis play-goers will enjoy to remember. Larry Sullivan also shows his ability in a straight comedy part. Fine work. Others in the edit include Ida Belle Arnold, James Le Roy, Maralvln Fink, Alice Mason, Joe Reed, Earle Ross, Norman Wendelll, A1 Wilson and Earle Ross. The Grand Players are not asking for charity. All they are asking for is a chance to prove to local theater patrons that big values are being given at English’s. The Cohan comedy will be on view all week at English’s. -I- -I- -IA Dope Song On liialto Bill A “dope” song called, “While Others are Building Castles in the Air, I’ll Build a Castle for Two,” sung by Bob Kent, and a son gcalled “Bobbed Haired Babies” by Florence Elam, are features of “The Radio Girls,” the musical comedy attraction at the Rialto this week. The offering concerns a young man who is about to lose a hotel for nonpayment of rent. His efforts to raise the money and Ills affair with the owner’s daughter make the show. Irene Jenkins, who ha3 the rule of maid of all work in the hotel, does a sort of “Sis Hopkins’ character which is one of the best wejiave seen her do. The program includes Richard Barthelmess in “The Bond Boy,” which ranks among Barthelmess' better efforts. (By the Observer.) -I- -I* -I“Round (he Town” on View at Broadway Novelty predominates in “Round the Town,” the current attraction at the Broadway. Os the many specialties in the show, there is one in particular that ls deserving of some comment, and it is nto programmed. The novelty referred to is a male contortionist who certainly is original, to say the least. ~~ Billy Kelly, Andy Martini, Happy
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Ray, Harr Van and Harry Seyon are tho male principals. A comedy male quartette, composed of four of the men, is a feature. Those featured among the women are Mable White, Doris Brandon, Pauline Harer and Ruthie Garner. The Misses White, Harer, Brandon and Mr. Van put over a number called “Strolling Home With Mary” to advantage. (By the Observer.) -I- -I- -I' Saxophone Six at the Lyric A saxophone sextette and six dancing girls, all with unusual costumes, are part of the headline act at the Lyric this week. Another feature is a nine-piece orchestra, with three pianos. Songs and dances are entertaining departments of this troupe, billed as Nell Wood’s Melody Charmers. Selblna and Albert crowd the leading act for the honors of the evening with an unusual skit presented by a girl violinist and a cat. The cat is realistic and full of tricks. ''The man inside the cat fur is a clever imitator, tumbler and acrobat. The girl does some good bicycling stunts. The Georgalis Trio are sharpshooters. Kelly and Wise are entertaln'ng in a comedy* and dance number Casson and Klern have a piano and song act that meets with favor. They have some talent. Jack Strouse is a black face of average ability and Willie Smith sings some popular songs. (By the Observer.) -I- -I- -!- On the Screen The movies on view today Include: “The Bright Shawl,” at the Circle; “Fighting Blood” and “Hearts Aflame” at the Ohio, and “Laddy” with Jackie Coogan at Mister Smith’s. Building Material Stolen Forest L. Oden, 1330 W. ThirtyFirst St., told police thieves took material valued at $35 from anew house he is building at 6534 E. Washington St.
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