Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 92, Number 301, 18 December 1922 — Page 11

PETITIONS AGAINST, FOR CLOSING SUNDAY THEATRESPRESEHTED Petitions from a majority of the churches of Richmond requesting that all local theatres be closed on Sunday, and petitions to the contrary signed by those favoring open theatres on Sunday were presented to Mayor L. A. Ilandley Monday. Mayor Handley said he would take the matter under advisement. The petitions on behalf of the members of the churches were presented

to the mayor following the regular meting of the Ministerial association. At this meeting the petitions' were gathered from the various ministers and comments made on the enthusiasm with which the church-going people of the city had greeted the presentation of the project. Very few people refused to sign the petitions, according to reports from the meetinc. and the fact was em nhasized that no pressure had been brought to bear on any of the mem bers to obtain their signatures. This was the last meeting of the association before Jan. 8. Those in charge of the petitions re questing that no action be taken by the administration of the city to close the theatres, state that approximately 20,000 signatures have been obtained at the various playhouses of the city. MATTHEWS EXPLAINS DANGE TAX RULING Entertainments, dances or lectures of anv kind given by fraternities, lodges, clubs or individuals are not ex empt from paying federal tax or ad missions charged unless all of the pro ceeds of such entertainment, as are herein mentioned are given exclusive ly to the benefit of religious, charitable or educational institutions. Section 800 of the Revenue Act of '3'JIS clearly sets out and holds that the above mentioned are not exempt from collection and paying of tax on admissions and that penalties will be applied for failure to comply with the above provisions of the law. Fraternal organizations or lodges are not charitable organizations in the sight of the revenue law. George Matthews, deputy collector has just returned from Indianapolis, where a tax expert of Washington, spoke on revenue matters and held examinations. ROUND-UP TO OPEN IN LIBERTY THURSDAY LIBERTY. Ind., Dec. 18. The twodav Union County Farmers' round-up will open in Liberty on Thursday. Dec. 21. Talks will be given by R. L. Thompson and Mrs. R. A. Ogg, of Greencastle. An entertainment program will be given Thursday night by local talent of Brownsville, Harmony and Liberty townships. , The fiveacre corn dub medals also will be awarded that night, with an address by G. 1. Christi, of Purdue. Earl Crawford is on the program for Friday night, and home economics and veterinarian specialists from Purdue will talk on their specialties during the second day. The sum of $16 has been contributed by local business men to be awarded as premiums on corn, poultry and domestic science exhibits. Institute to Open In Dunlapsville Dec. 20 LIBERTY, Ind., Dec. 18. The annual farmers' institute of Harmony and Liberty townships will open in Dun- . lapsville, Wednesday. Dec. 20. The program will begin at 9:45 in the fore noon. R. L. Thompson and Mrs. William Goldsmith are the state speakers, and several numbers will be furnished by local talent. A boys' and girls' exhibit of bread and cake, and of corn, will be held. EDUCATOR SPORTSMAN DIES v DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 18. Franc W. Fletcher, 69 years old. of Detroit, ex-regent of the University of Michigan, a well-known yachtsman and commodore of the Interlake Yachting association in 1907, died here today, lie had ben i'l two weeks. Give Him or Her aa more

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Asher Council Members , . Asked to Luncheons Virginia Asher council requests the presence of all members at the regular Tuesday noon and evening lunch eon, even if they cannot remain for the programs following the luncheons. Arrangements have been made to take care of every member of the club, and everyone Is expected to attend The program for the evening follows: Bible lesson by Brs. Backus; two vocal solos by Mrs. Lloyd Harter and a violin solo by Miss Bernice Richards. STRAYER TAKES OATH AS NEXT PROSECUTOR Frank T. Strayer, prosecuting attorney-elect, gave bond and took the oath of office in the clerk's office at the Wayne county courthouse Monday preparatory to assuming the duties of Wayne county prosecutor on Jan. 1. This is not the tirst time that Mr. Strayer has taken this oath, Jfor he was elected prosecutor in 1916 and served from Jan, 1. 1917, to June 28, 1918, at which time he enlisted in the naval flying corps, and served in France. At the time of his enlist ment Mr. Strayer held the nomination for a second term of office. In commenting on his coming term in office, Mr. Strayer said: "I in tend to investigate each case thor oughlp before affidavit or indictment is issued. Trials are expensive and cost the taxpayers of the county large sums of money each year. But I in tend to see that the law is enforced, and if the law is being violated, prosecution will follow. I believe in prose cution, but not in persecution." During his first term 1,356 cases were handled through the prosecutor's office, and of this number, where the defendant did not enter a plea of guilty, only four were lost by the state. Not a single affidavit nor indictment was quashed while Mr. Strayer was in office. ASSESSMENT ROLE APPROVED BY BOARD The board of works Monday approved the primary assessment roll on North Thirteenth street by grading and graveling the roadway and constructing cement curbs, gutters and a sixfoot sidewalk on both sides from North II to North J streets. The work comes under the contract of E. M. Curtis. An assessment roll for the constructing of a sanitary sewer west of South Fourth street between South Fourth street and the right-of-way of the C. and O. railroad, from South D street to South E street, was also approved. The contract is that of John F. Hipskind. A petition wag received to vacate the alley between North Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets from North G street to the alley running east and1 west, north of North G street. The petition was signed by Louis Salzarulo. Mail Christmas Parcels Early to Avoid Delay Mail all packages and parcels early, is the warning issued by postoffice officials. The usual Christmas rush has already made its appearance and the public is urged to mail all parcels early to avoid delay. This action also will help postal employes in the per formance of their duties. Miss Alice Van Loan, who is more than 100 years old, is an active mem ber of the women voters' league of Greene county, Ney York.

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Police Court News GIVEN SUSPENDED FINE C. A. Jones, arrested Saturday on a charge of violating the liquor law, was given a suspended fine of $100 and 60 days to the penal farm, in police court, Monday, provided he paid his costs. BOYER FACES MAYOR Dan Boyer. who was arrested Satur day on a charge of violating the liquor law, was given a suspended fine of $100 in police court Monday, provided he paid his costs. FINED FOR INTOXICATION T. J. Connor, arrested by Officers beymore and Reckers Sunday on a charge of intoxication, was fined $1 and costs by Mayor Handley in polic court Monday. ARRESTED FOR INTOXICATION Tim Kelly was fine, $1 and costs In ponce court Monday morning by May or Handley on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested Sunday by Officers Cussins and Seymore. Part of a bottle of lemon extract and an empty ex tract bottle were found on Kelly's person. FINED $1, COSTS Sam Martzall, alias Sam Marshall, was fined $1 and costs in police court Monday on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested Sunday by Officer Keekers. NOT KNOWN HERE The Ruth Anderson whose name appeared in police court ews Saturday is not the Ruth Anderson known in this city and Spartanburg. KITCHEL MAN HURT BY C, AND 0. TRAIN (Special to The Palladium) KTTCHEL, Ind., Dec. 18. Cooper Pense, of Kitchel, miraculously escaped death Monday morning when the team of horses he was driving be came frightened at an approachin C. & O. train and plunged in front of the engine. Mr. Pense was dragged in the wagon down the track but es caped with only a number of cuts and bruises. One of the horses was killed Medical aid was given Mr. Pense at St. Luke's hospital at Richmond where he was taken. No bones were broken and he wras reported Monday afternoon to be improving. Pense was emDloved by E. A. Kitchel. and was driving horses belonging to Mr. Kitch. el when the accident occurred. KIWANIANS PLEDGE $80,000 TO HOSPITAL (By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 18. Approximately $80,000 already has been pledged to the building fund of the James Whitcomb Riley hospital by Kiwanis clubs of the state, it was announced today by John N. Bromer, governor of the Indiana Kiwanis district. The clubs of the state will raise a total of $150,000 for the erection of one of the ward buildings of the hospital, to be known as the Indiana District Kiwanis Building, it was said,. The $80,000 subscribed thus far represents the pledges of members of the Indianapolis, Marion, Noblesville, Wabash, Plymouth, Warsaw, Princeton, Columbus, Huntington, Hammond, Terre Haute, South Bend, Elkhart, North Manchester, Richmond, New castle, Muncie, Bloomington and Vin cennes clubs, Mr. Uromert said. The Riley Hospital for Children is now under construction in this city ana will be a state institution especially for the care and treatment of sick and crippled children from every county in Indiana, Street Xthe universal car' With prices the lowest in the history of FORD MOTOR CO. and improvements that make each an exceptional value. The Ford products today are the most economical purchase in the motor world. Place an order today for a car for Xmas delivery. The new 1923 models are ready for your choosing. On top of Ford quality and low price is our special sales and shop service that "assures you of perfect satisfaction. All Prices F. O. B., Detroit.

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FINE GREEN'S FORK MAN $100 AND COSTS FOR OPERATING STILL A 25 gallon still. 160 gallons of mash and five gallons of whisky were confiscated Sunday at the home of Earl Niswonger, three miles north of Green's Fbrk, by Sheriff Carl Wadman, Chief Bversman, W. B. Dye and Motorcycle Policeman Mennigar. Niswonger was fined $100 and costs and given a suspended sentence of 60 day s to the penal farm by Mayor Handley. in police court Monday. The still, one of the cleverest which has been confiscated by the local po lice, was going full blast in the bedroom of Niswonger when the officers made the raid on his house. Nis wonger had been employing a new idea in the manufacturing of liquor. He had a prong arrangement the shope of a wishbone, which he tied a piece of string to and stuck in the end of the copper tubing, allowing the newly made liquor to drip off the end of this. Niswonger stated that this process tended to take some of the snap out of the liquor. When asked by the mayor how long he had been manufacturing liquor, Niswonger declared that he had not been at it long, and that he had som but one gallon. Mr. Niswonger stated that his finances were at a low ebb, and that he desired to get out of debt by manufacturing the liquor. Mr. Niswonger told the mayor that he had learned his lesson and that he would never attempt to manufacture the liquor again. Harry Scott's Suspended Sentence Is Revoked Harrv Scott, arrested Sunday for violating the liquor law, had his sus Bended sentence of 60 days to the pe nal farm revoked in police court Monday by Mayor Handley. After ,a merry chase Sunday, police officers were able to run down Scott. - Officers ogelsong. Longman and Kendall visited Scott's home with a search warrant. but Scott jumped out the back window and headed for Happy Hollow, where the officers found him hiding. Scott attempted to run away from the officers again, but a command at the point of guns brought him to a stand still. Funeral Services Tuesday For Mrs. Needham in Milton MILTON, Ind., Dec. 18. Amanda E. Needham, 79 years old, died at her home here Saturday evening at 9:00 o'clock of arterial sclerosis. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Flora Clark, of Indianapolis, Mrs. Olive Dowell, of Milton, and Mrs. Clara Matthews, of Centerville. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home in Milton. Burial will be in the West Side cemetery. The Rev. MeCormick will officiate. Friends may call at any time. The first paper money in America was issued in 1690. AUTOMOBILES RADIATORS and STORAGE BATTERIES Prompt, Efficient Service Satisfaction Guaranteed Richmond Battery & Radiator Company 12th and Main Phone 1365 This Xmas Coupe $530..00 Down Payment $215.86 Roadster $269.00 Down Payment $114.53 Chassis $235.00 Down Payment $99.71 Dealers

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All Over Indiana I v , (By United Press) AURORA. Crawford H. Peters, prosecuting attorney, killed a large bob-cat or American Lynx, after the animal had fatally injured three of his dogs in a fight. BLOOMIXGTON. Bloomington wo men do not smoke, according to dentists here who say they can tell smokers by the color of their teeth. PERU. The largest log ever cut by a sawmill here and which contained 2,028 feet, board mer-.sure, of lumber was sawed here recently. JEFFERSON. The first fifty of an order of 250 narrow gauge cars for use on Cuban sugar plantations are ready for shipment. SEV MOUR. George McDonald's cell in the county jail here became flooded with six inches of water when he became delirious and kicked tha water connection loose from his wasti bowl. BLOOMINGTON. The advent of the long dress has resulted in the lat est dances being composed of more refined steps, according to Ray C. Thomas, dancing instructor at Indiana uni versity here. SOUTH BEND. Chorus of 1,000 members will tour the city, in automobiles the night of Dec. 24 and sing Christmas carols.

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Dance Frocks A smart selection of bewitching dance frocks in many attractive styles and colors with the social season right at hand. This selection should be of great interest to the young miss. Dresses of Canton Crepe, Georgette, Taffeta as well as lace combinations priced within the reach of all. $25.00 to $87.50

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Sale of Dresses A special pre-holiday sale of two groups of wonderful Dresses of Canton Crepe, Satins, Crepe-back Satin, and many other becoming soft fabrics in all the latest styles Dresses that sold for considerably more. We advise early selection as the better values are sure to go first

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BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS PLAY AT EARLHAM

Beautiful music and scenic effects will be features of the "Weihnachtsspiel" or Chrstmas play to be given Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, In Lindley hall, Earlham college, by the students of the departments of music and of German. This play is what is known in Ba varia and the Jyrol as a "Knppenspiel" that is, it is a nativity play of the medieflval mystery type centering about the manger of "Krippe" of the inn stable at Bethlehem. Such plays have been given for centuries by the peasants of parts ot France and of south Germany in their village churches as the Important part of their Chrstmas festivities. This play is based in part upon a "Krippenspiel" still given by the villagers of Oberammergau, and its elements of naive realism united with simple reverence and piety are similar to qualities that appear in their famous passion play. It follows out the early folk play even to the extent of adding lyric and jest to the religious element, which adds a simple joyousness to the event with which it deals that is extremely delightful. Music with an orchestration by Otto Stavenhagen is used with the play and rarely has he done anything with more sympathy and appreciation. That famous old folk song "Von Himmel Hoch da Komm Ich Her" will be rendered by Miss Marjorie Harold. Ralph Ewing of Richmond will sing

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Sale of Fine Coats Our pre-holiday sale of finer coats offers sensational savings. Many new coats have been added to these large groups. All are full silk lined and warmly interlined, trimmed with fur. The coats at $49.75 are trimmed with beaver, squirrel, fox and platinum wolf. AU are coats that sold for considerable more, remarkable values. $1975 $3975 $4975

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Varieties of Japanese ( Fish Found Abundant (By Associated Press) i TOKIO, Dec. 18. There are more than three times as many varieties of fish in Japan as in the waters sur-. rounding Great Britain. Prof. David Starr Jordan, president emeritus of Leland Stanford, Jr., university, told the Asiatic society in a lecture. Eight hundred fishes now are known, divided into several groups, some of which ar not native to these waters but are brought from other regions by ocean currents. Referring to the recent prohibition of the sale of fish owing to tne cnolera epidemic. Prof. Jordan djclared cholera did not come from fish from the open sea but from those species that live along the coast and come in contact with poisonous refuse cast into the sea. i "Huet 1st Geboren." OthPr solos will be sung by Mary Reed, Nellie Donovan and Leslie Shaffer. A number or boys formerly in the Morton high school orchestra will participate in the play, and Miss Irene Jarra, honor student of last year's class at Morton will play the part of Mary. . This is an interesting and beautiful type of Chrsitmas entertainment and unusual to Richmond. The speaking parts have been abridged, though the music will all be rendered. It will thus be possible to give the play in slightly over an hour, finishing in time for the singing of the Christmas carol3 of the students on the campus, an annual custom of the Earlham students. The play begins at 8:00 o'clock. No admission will be charged. The Richmond public is invited. French Blouses Fresh from their wrappings a wide selection of handsome French overblouses in many becoming styles from which to select, fashioned of Canton Crepe, Georgette and Crepe de Chine. All are beautifully beaded in contrasting colors. Each and every blouse is worth more than twice the price asked. $15.00 $16.50 $19.75

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