Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 186, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 December 1923 — Page 7

TUESDAY, DEC. 18,1923

EPISCOPAL CHURCH FACTIONS WAR IN MODERNIST FIGHT Bishop Manning Refused to Comment on Insurrection as to Doctrine, Bt/ United Press 'NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—Modernists still held the center of the stage -in their fight to liberalize the Episcopal church today. Bishop William T. Manning of the Episcopal diocese of New York, denied himself to interviewers and refused ts, comment on the insurrection within his church, apparently awaiting official reports on sermons preached last Sunday in which the liberals defied him and all other fundamentalists. The bishop would not even comment on the sermon of Dr. Leighton Parks, in which the rector defied him to bring charges of heresy and publicly avowed his belief in the modernist doctrines, w hich do not admit the virgin birth of Christ. As an indication of the bitterness of thought within the church, Dr. Earl Reiland, rector of St. George’s, declared a drive for 515.000.000 for a cathedral is “practically dead as far as liberal churchmen are concerned.” “Some of us will not lift a voice or hand to build a costly monument to fundamentalists,” Reiland said. ALLOWANCES FOR BRAINSTORM Christmas Would Mean Nothing Without Virgin Birth. Bv United Press OMAHA. Neb., Dec. 18. —“We must make allowances for the brainstorms of mistaken men, for the limelight lovers. bishop haters and those who seek to be heroes in heresy trials,” Bishop E. V. Shavlor, head of the Nebraska diocese of the Episcopal Church, declared today in a statement regarding the battle between fundamentalists and modernists within the church. Bishop Shaylor declared his belief in the Virgin birth of Christ and the resurrection from the dead. “Otherwise Christmas would mean nothing more to the world than the birthday of Lincoln, ar.d all Christians would be worshipping a dead man, ’ the bishop said. "Common honesty." Bishop Shaylor asserted, “demands that these min lsters who deny the teachings of Christ resign from their pulpits.” PROOF OF VIRGIN BIRTH Head of Moody Bible Institute Says l tterances Are Ridiculous. Bv United Pres* CHICAGO, Dec. 18. —There is conclusive evidence of the Virgin birth of Christ, the Rev. James M. Grey, president of the Moody Bible Institute. and formerly an Episcopal minister in Boston, declared today. “The stand of Dr. Leighton Parks against the Virgin birth is ridiculous,” Dr. Gray stated. “Among the reasons why credence must be given to the Virgin birth are: “Because we believe in the credibility and trustworthiness of the Bible in its statement of facts. Related as Fact “In the Gospel by Matthew, and Luke, the Virgin birth is related as a tact. "Because the authenticity of these records in Matthei* and Luke never has been questioned by Christian scholars. “Belief in the Virgin birth of Christ is essential to maintaining faith in the Scripture. If the records by Matthew and Luke of the Virgin birth are declared untrue how can belief In the remainder of the Bible be maintained. “If Christ was born of natural generation, like all other men, He Himself was a sinner and in need of a Savior: Himself a sinner He could not be our Savior. Objection to Supernatural * “The objection to the belief in the Virgin birth is an objection to the supernatural. If the supernatural is rejected in this case, what is to prevent rejection in every other instance in the Bible? If we reject the supernatural In the Bible we have no Bible and no Christianity. “The statement of the Faith is very definite and plain. The bishops inre the defenders and interpreters of it. so the stand taken by Dr. Parks is absurd.”

FOG-BLINDED AUTOIST DRIVES INTO CANAL Low Visibility Blamed by Police f<jr Two Accidents. Heavy fog and smoke was blamed by police today for two accidents during the night. Harry P. Singleton, 2305 N. Delaware St., drove into the canal on Thirtee ‘h St., police said. A team of horses pulled the car out. An auto driven by William Loney, 1061 S. Tremont St., crashed into a motorcycle driven by Lem Chewning, 2210 Martha St., at S. Harding St. and the Big Four Railroad, police said. Xo one was injured. SCHOOL NUTRITION WORK Activities Will Begin in January, Graff Announces Nutrition work in public schools will hp started when school reopens in January, E. D. Graff, superintendent of schools, announced today. At a conference between the board of health and Graff Monday night the plan was outlined by which the board will take over the medical and nursing features while the educational side of the program will remain in control of the school board. A nutrition institute will be held for nurses, medical inspectors and teachers. Bachelor Is Found Dead. Bu Timet Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind.. Dec. 18.— Henry Bishop. 62. bachelor, was found dead Monday night at his home in the northwestern part of Hamilton County. The condition of the body indicated that he had been dead several days. Coroner Coaltrln says his death was due to cerebral Jiemorrhage.

Jim Does Not Agree With Vladimir; Best Revue Dancer of Season at Lyric

BY WALTER D. HICKMAN R. JIM M"WILLIAMS agrees ; not with Mr. Vladimir De * y *1 Pachmann. Vladimir admits that he is the i world’s greatest pianist. Jim loudly I questions the rifpit of Vladimir to i that title. Jim is stating at Keith’s this week ■ that both he and De Pachmann are doing monologues. Wonder what De I Pachmann would do if he heard the | ravings of Jim. Vladimir probably has never heard of Jim, but Jim has heard much of , De Pachmann. McWilliams has a real j personality. He knows how to sell it | over the footlights. What I like about j this man is that he uses only whole- ; some fun. He has real talent and i does not have to use suggestive maj terial. Here is real comedy work. Jim j will talk his way into fame just like 'De Pachmann has. I will let both Jim ; and Vladimir off with the statement j that both have real monologues. Florence Walton is making her first | Indianapolis appearance at Keith's this week. In her demonstration of | proper ballroom dancing, Miss Wal- | ton Is assisted by Leon Leitrim. Here | is ballroom dancing done by experts. Rodolfo Santos is at ,the piano. Rubi | Davis is the violinist. Here is the • last word in ballroom stepping. Let me make an appeal for the chil- | dren. Mothers and fathers, take your | children to see “The Enchanted For- | est.” It is the closing act. I have j never seen its equal in this line of i work on the stage. Also let the chil- ! dren see Marcelle an I his trained sea j lion. This sea lion is a wonder. The animal Is nearly human. Marvelous Is the only word that fits this sea lion. Scanlon, Denno Brothers and Scanlon sing well, but their dancing makes them winners. Will Morris ; plays with a trick bicycle. I found the routine of Lang and O'Neal rather pointless and at times uninteresting. At Keith's all week. -!- -I- -1Max Hoffman, Jr., Brings Smart Revue to Lyric We have the pleasant sight of six pretty girls with Max Hoffman. Jr., in the Andre Sherris' Revue r.ow at | the Lyric. This act has the services of a I woman dancer. I have been visiting ! this playhouse for nearly five years I In capacity of a reviewer and I never : have seen her equal at this theater. | She does a haunting Spanish number which is a gem. I <'a'l it Spanish because it reminded of Carmen. Here is splendid dancing, real artistry. This revue also has the services of a young woman who knows how and what to sing. Splendid. The girls of the chorus are smartly dressed, and I might say right here and now this is . one of the best dressed variety revues | I have seen this season anywhere. : This act is easily the class winner at • the Lyric this week. Noodles Fagan and Elsie are back j again. I have often stated that I do not like to hear songs about members jof the audience. Fagan does not re- : move my objection to such material, jHe only increases it. Yet lam in the very small minority, as the audience howled for more when I was present. The applause is the answer. Tom Marker impersonates a rube and Carrie Khenek appears as an actress. Wilfred Dußois is a juggler, who does what every other juggler does, but does it better. The Rios close the show with a novelty ring act. Watson of the team of Watson and St. Alva impersonates a souse. Weber and Elliott are weak on melody, but loud on comedy. The movie* part of the hill includes Round Eight of the second "Fighting Blood” series, a Sunshine comedy and a news reel. At the Lyric ail week. -I- -I- -|- Olga Myra and Orchestra I Easy Hit at Palace Thpater It Is an easy matter to pick the I merit winners at the Palace for the i first half of the week. The honor falls to Olga Myra who

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Noted Harpist Arrives at Palace Thursday

ROXY LA ROCCA The Palace Theater will present for four days beginning Thursday afternoon, the noted harpist, Roxy La Rocca. It is seldom that the variety stage presents a harpist its the piano seems to be the favorite instrument.

becomes acrobatic while playing a vlclin. She Is assisted by a mighty smart Jazz playing orchestra. These lads know how to dish out the melody. Olga Myra by a former appearance became popular at thef Palace. The cuirent visit is making new friends for her. The act is mounted in splendid taste. It reminds one of the big time. Hazel Mann and Eugene Strong have some original comedy situations in "Garage Love,” a sketch by Will M. Hough. It concerns a doctor who lives in his garage to test the love of his wife. A Ford is used as a davenport, bed and even as a music box. Pleasing comedy sketch. Much better than the average variety sketch, and that is saying a great deal. Bill Utah found it hard work to put over some rather pointless material when I was present. It" specializes in comedy impersonations. I have misplaced the name of the second act. It is one of those nut acts. Ishikawa Brothers, Japanese equilibrists, open the show. The movie feature Is Grant Mitchell In "Radio Mania.” At the Palace today and Wednesday.

“I Wan’ My Ma-Ma!” —and Search Begins

"Yow-w-w! I wan my maw mma!" Floorwalker heaves deep sigh. Business of speeding to scene of outburst. It’s just another lost soul. About twenty children have been lost in local department stores during the Christmas rush, according to best available statistics. "You know, it’s usually a mother’s fault when a child Is lost,” said one doorman. “Mothers get interested in shopping and forget that Jr. is along. They walk right off and leave them. “Worst thing of all is, the mother often blames the child. I’ve seen ’em cuff The kiddies soundly. "Once in a while the children are out for a look at Santa Claus.” said another doorman.

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A Few Words About Billy Watson and His “Beef Trust” I have seen some burlesque shows in a bad way for real comedy material and real comedians, \put Billy Watson’s “Beef Trust Beauties” is the weakest of the lot. Modern burlesque has outgrown the days of "Krousemeyer’s Alley” with its aimless alleged comedy. Just-why Watson does not study the desires of audiences today is beyond me. There is not an adequate singing voice in the entire confpany. It would help this show if some real money was spent !for real talent. Watson has lost his stride. The fault to a great extent rests in the book. The comedy situations are foolish. At times the chorus gave me the impression that they were rehearsing a slumber scene. The best thing about this show is Thomas Canzano, a piano accordion player. One man can’t save this show from l>eing dull. At the Capitol all week. -I- -I- 4 Broadway to Be Mutual Burlesque Theater On next Sunday afternoon the Mutual burlesque circuit will open its season of burlesque at the Broadway. So far this season this theater has been playing stock burlesque. The Mutual wheel attractions have been seen in this city before, but a theater was not obtained when the season opened. Matinee and night pertormances will be given daily. This is the last week of stock burlesque at the Broadway. A guest in a hotel, whose rest Is disturbed by unwelcome visitors from an Insane asylum and by ghosts provide the comedy of the stock burlesque sketch this week. (By Observer.) -I- -I- -!• The movies on view today include "Cameo Kirby” at the Apollo; "Poddy-the-Next-Best-Thing’ 'at the Ohio; "Woman-Proof” at the Circle; “The Bargain” at Mister Smith's; “The Midnight Alarm” at the Lincoln Square, and “When Odds Are Even” at the Isis. SCHOOL PRIVILEGE ASKED Demurrer to Colored Citizen's Protest Is Heard Today Arguments on a petition to mandate the school board to allow colored chll dren to attend public school No. ?6, Twenty-Eighth St. and Capitol Ave.. were set for today before Superior Judge Sidney 8. Miller. The mandate is asked by Archie Greathouse, col orod, 2631 N. Capitol Ave.. who al leges his children, with other colored children, are forced to walk to No. 42. which Is farther away. The hearing today is on a demurrer to the proceedings, filed by the defendant school com missioners.

"One day we found a little fellow alone. I led him about the store looking for his mother. Finally bo spied her. Running up to her, lie tugged at her coat and said: “You’ll have to show a little speed. Mom, I want to see Santa Claus.” When lost children are discovered by store people, they usually are parked in some quiet place and watched. Then a systematic search is made for the mother. In some ctores they are taken to the superintendent’s office. If mother cannot be located police are asked to aid. Not one doorman told of a father losing his children. "That’s because they don’t take ’em along, I guess,” explained a veteran floor walker.

WOMEN'S CLUBS ' BACK SEAL SALE Organizations Indorse Drive to Battle Disease, Many women’s organizations are indorsing the 1923 Christmas seal and health bond sale in Marion County this week. A special corps of women speakers, organized by the Marion County Tuberculosis Association, under the direction of Mrs. J. J. Browne, chairman; Mrs. Walter T. White and Mrs. Birney D. Spradling. is carrying the message of the Christmas seal to groups of women throughout the city and county. * Among the organizations which have adopted resolutions of support for the seal sale are: Over the Teacups Club. Indianapolis League of Women Voters, Woman’s Department Club, Woman's Rotary Club, new Century Club, Circle No. 2 of Central Avenue M. E, Church, Circle No. 3 of Central Avenue M. E. hurch, Hoosier Tourist Club. Daughters of the Union (Governor Olivery Perry Morton Chapter!, Procter Club, Heyl Study Club, Inter Nos Club. The Zetuthea Club, Irvington Fortnightly Club, Woman's Auxiliary to the Railway Mail Association. Indianapolis Local Council of Women, Friday Afternoon Reading Club. Monday Club. Clto Club. Thursday Lyceum Club. The Twentieth Century Club. Current Discussion Club, Daughters of 1812. Independent Social Club. Monday Conversation lub, Wednesday Aftarncon Club. Irvington Home Study Club, The Late Book Club. Irvington Chautauqua Club. Expression CUtb, The Woman’s Research Culb of Indianapolis, Spencer Club. Meridian Heights Inter-Se Club. Monday Afternoon Reading Club and the Woman's Bible Class of Central Avenue M. E. Church. BARGAIN WHISKY SOLD lhtrcliaser Wonders What to I>n With Half Million Worth of Liquor. Bv Times Special HAMMOND, Ind., Dec. 18.—Louis Davis, of Chicago, bought a bargain in whisky at a sheriff's sale here and today was trying to figure out some way to profit by his purchase. Eight barrels of whisky of hibltion quality were sold to Davis for ?8.000. The sheriff estimated that the whisky was easily worth half a million at present bootleg quotations. The purchase however, is closely guarded by Government watchman. Davis doesn’t know Just yet how he will manage to dispose of the stuff

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Childish Bu Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Dec. 18. —Robert A. Stack, 80, Is seriously ill with the measles. The attending physician says he never heard ofy a man as old as Mr. Stack having the measles. LIBERAIsWiT IN PARLIAMENT Lloyd George and Asquith Reject Alliance, Bv United Press LONDON. Dec. 18. —Holding the balance of power in Parliament, Liberal leaders held a conference at the National Liberal Club today to decide upon party policy. Both labor and the conservatives are making strong, indirect bids for Liberal support. • Former Premiers Asquith and David Lloyd George were among the speakers and the former stood for definite rejection of any alliance with the conservatives for purpose of “keeping labor out.” HISTORIC BUILDINGS IN STATE ENDANGERED The American Legion will sponsor a movement in Indiana to prevent the defacement or destruction of historic Hoosier buildings and landmarks, Arthur Ball, department commander, announced today. In a speech before the Indiana Society of Pioneers, Commander Ball declared many historic places in Indiana are making their last stand against commercialism. The threatened spoliation of the old J. F. D. Igjnier home at Madison, the finest and most historic of the old Indiana mansions, was cited. “Part of the old Lanier home is to be torn down and the remaining portion marred by the erection In its yard of a building that will shut off its river vista and destroy Jhe beauty and charm for which it is famous,” Ball said.

SHARKEY FUNERAL TO BE THURSDAY Four Years’ Illness Is Fatal to , Native of Ireland, Funeral services for John J. Shar key, 61, who died Monday at his home, 2030 N. Talbott St., following illness of four years, will be held at 9 a. m. Thursday at the SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Fourteenth and Meridian Sts. Burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Mr. Sharkey had lived In Indianapolis thirty-eight years. He was born in Donegal, Ireland. He was employed in the Merchants National Bank for ten years and later took charge of the safety vault department of the Indiana Trust Company. Twenty-eight years later he lost his sight and was forced to retire. Mr. Sharkey was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for forty years. He was a leader in its St. Patricks day activities. He was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral. Surviving: His widow, Mrs. Julia Sharkey; a daughter, Miss Helen K. Sharkey of Indianapolis; a brother, Dominic Sharkey of Dußoise, Pa., and a sister, Mrs. James Hession, of Brownsburg, Ind. BOY IS HUNTING VICTIM Bedford Lad Accidentally Shot by Small Cousin. Bv Times Special BEDFORD, Ind., Dec. 18.—Vernon Stewart, 12, son of Marshall Stewart of Guthrie, died here last Monday from injuries received in a hunting accident. The Stewart boy was hunting in company with three other lads when he was accidentally shot by his cousin, Teddy Eads, 11.

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AMUSEMENTS SEATS 0 A. M, TODAY ! r fIT Beginning With Matinee Xmas. Other Muts. Wed. and bat. "The Best ileal Comedy ,1 S- V. New York Has u o' VY. Seen In Years.” Alan I>Hle^^^j^j|||j|| Nights. 50e to *2.50; Xmas and Wed. Mats.. 50e to $1.50; Saturday Matinee. 50c to $2.00, Pins Tax.

Michigan Opera Night Monday, December 24, Only Cotton Stockings The College Play with the Longest Run. 19th Annual Production of the University of Michigan Mimes. Prices $1 to $2.50. No war tax. Seats now on sale.

WHERE THE CROWDS GO! I YB!P AL ™™ E L I IIIU 1 toll p. m.

Bring j the Kiddies ( to meet SANTA CLAUS (In person) on the Mezzanine Floor Tuesday and every Afternoon Until Xmas. • • (te ll Ha vp hornet hi iik for Each of Them

Vaudeville's Most Gorgeous Musical Comedy Spectacle ANDRE SHERRI'S REVUE —WITH— Max Hoffman Jr. and a chorus of the Famous New York Artists’ Models • • * * Noodles Fagan & Elsie Watson & St. Alva, Weber & Elliott, Wilfred Dubois, Marker & Schenck, the Rios.

ROUND EIGHT 2ND SERIES “FIGHTING BLOOD” Dancing In the Lyric Ballroom Afternoon and lvei*ing.

WOTIpN PICTURES STOSS Best Show in Town THOMAS MFIGKAN IN GEORGE APE’S “WO MAM PROOF” Overture “PIQUE DAME” BY FR. YON SITPE MODEST ALTSCHULER MUSICAL DIRECTOR Christie Comedy ‘‘BLACK AND BLUE” FOR XMAS GIFTS A book of Circle Theater tickets n appropriate Rift covers on sale at box olfice. NOW SHOWING MAE MARSH “Paddy-tbe-Next-Best-Thing” AL ST. JOHN COMEDT “FULL SPEED AHEAD” PAT HE NEWS THE NEW OHIO ORCHESTRA LESTER HUFF Playing His Special Version, “NO. NO, NORA” COMING XMAS WEEK Douglas Mac Lean in “GOING UP”

APOLLO J£L “CAMEO KIRBY” From the play by Booth Tarkingrton and Harry I.eon Wilson John Gilbert and a Great Cast OUR "gang comedy “NO NOISE” VIRGIL MOORE'S APOLLO ORCHESTRA

AMUSEMENTS.

BROADWAY ALL THIS WEEK BURLESQUE VAUDEVILLE VOMISSION 25c and 50c FEUS TAX. This coupon and 10c entitles Lady to Choice Sent Any Mat. Except Holiday.

CAPITOL All This Week. Twice Daily—--2:15 and 8:15. Popular Prices. COLUMBIA BURLESQUE Presents The Original—the Only BILLY WATSON and His Beef Trust Beauties I.adies! This conpon and 25c will admit lady to best reserved teat any matinee except Sundays or holidays.

PALACE ■ 1:00 TO 11:00 P. M. OLGA MYRA AND HER Southland Entertainers OTHER BIG VAUDEVILLE ACTS PHOTO FEATURE “RADIO-MANIA” America’s Jim Jam Gem

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