Indiana daily times. [volume], December 09, 1920, Last Home Edition, Page 9, Image 9

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KNIFE SAVES LIFE
OF ‘SIAMESE TWIN’
‘Parasite’ Removed From Base
of Baby’s Spine.
TORONTO, Ontario, Dec. 9.—Snuggled
down in a bed in St. Michaels hospital
*es a little maiden who has set th§_
medical world talking. "Aileen,” as the
nurses call her, though it’s not her real
name, is blissfully unconscious of the
stir she is creating, for this is but her
nineteenth day on earth.
Three days ago she underwent a unique
operation successfully, for Aileen should
hare been born a twin. The other, how
ever, didn't grow, but formed a sack
of bone cartilage and muscle at the base
of the living child's spine. Immediate
operation would have been fatal, so for
sixteen days and the parasite,”
as physicians term It. grew together, for
both seemed alive.
Ceaselessly the mother urged operation
and eventually fate cast the die, for
signs of mortification set in, and on Sat
urday Dr. Gideon Silverthorn operated.
Parasite and bone growth were re
moved, the child's skin was drawn up
and sewed almost like a pair of rompers,
end ten minutes after she came out from
the anesthetic she was feeding peace
fully. Today medical men say she Is
doing wonderfully. /
Information Man
at Union Station
Has Much Patience
Rsrcers Five Questions Per
Minute for Inquisitive Pub
j lie. From Iron Cage.
Although Job has had himself up be
fore children for several centuries as a
model of soulful patience he had nothing
on Henry R. Richter, Information man
at the Union Station, who answers on
an average five questions a minute. Ac
cording to Mr. Richter's opinion, nat
ural instincts aren't in the composition
of an information man.
The architect who arranged the artis
tic decoration of. Iron bars in front of
the window of the information man had
u happy inspiration for the protection of
the public at such times as the "fount
c.f Information” becomes exasperated to
desperation by men who wish to know
where a good hotel is situated and
women who seek advice upon checking
the twins with a reliable party.
A man with a green tweed topcoat
was gracefully draped over the counter
In front of the window. Mr. Richter was
dividing his attention between tfiree
telephones and the window; that is to
say, answering questions with the lo
quacity of an after-dinner conversation
alist discussing the latest phase of Bol
shevism.
“I wish to go to Lynndale,” announced
the Individual in the tweed coat in a
confidential tone.
"Next train leaves at 11:45,” said Mr.
Richter, without hesitation.
_ "But I don't wish to go this morning,"
Teturned the tweed coat belligerently
WISHED TO GO
FOLLOWING DAY.
"Afternoon trains are at' 2:30 and
4:13." said Mr. Kichter still In a good
humor, wljb the result that he was in
formed that the twee<? coat did not wish
to go until tomorrow. A dialogue en
sued In which the facts came out that
the owner of the tweed coat wished to
reach Lynndale so that, he could meet,
his third cousin there, who had promised
to meet him at a certain hour. He
waxed indignation when he found that
he could not get a train to carry him
to his destination at the desired hour.
The crowd behind the tweed coat &rew
ENGLISH'S OPERA HOUSE
Sunday Night, Dec. 12
LI 11IH C and his com
if U IWB c, FANY of MEUIUMS
Spirit Power in the Light London Open-Light Seance
A table rises from four to five feet and floats in midair.
Spirit hands and faces ere plainly seen and recognized by
friends. A guitar is played and passed around the room by
an invisible power. Flowers are brought and passed to the
audience by hands and plainly seen, and bells are rung,
harps are played and other tests of startling nature take
place in the presence of these wonderful mediums. ,
SMALL ADMISSIONS WILL BE CHARGED.
SERVICE
Freight and Passenger
Our Stock in Trade
UNION TRACTION COMPANY
OF INDIANA
wrathful and restless. Those at the
nearest point of vantage leaned against
the wall. The trailer* stood on one foot
nnrt then on the other. Others leaned
against suitcases.
"What Is the fare?” the man asked
and was tola by Mr. Richter, whose
face assumed a thankful expression that
his customer wan about through.
The inquisition began with the an
nouncement that perhaps he would rather
go by electric, to which Mr. Richter's
facial expression became once more
"Lord, give me patience with this sin
ner.” Not receiving encouragement, the
tweed coat departed.
For some time after, business moved
smoothly. In addition his fund of
knowledge stored away In his cranium,
Mr. Richter has a large volume which
might be termed the railroad "Bible,”
to which he can refer when his memory
fails him regarding the "coming and go
ing” time of trains in a town of a pop
ulation of fifty persons.
There' are other information men at
the Union Station, but Mr. Richter is
the dean of them all, a post graduate
iin his department. He has been answer
ing questions ou train times for fifteen
years aqd has an awful bunch of them
"down pat.” When one considers that
there are some two hundred trains com
ing and going on the tracka of the depot
every day, a slight conception of the Job
of the Information man may be obtained.
His difficulties are added to by the fact
that train times are continually being
changed. He has to change his time to
the daylight saving time kept in some
cities, and he has to remember that some
trains do not stop at the same towns
every day in the week.
Whether it’s the renowned sixth sense
or the power of reading people’s minds,
the information man has to know watt
people intend to say when they don't
say it.
"I wish to know what time the 9
o'clock train over the Pennsylvania gets
in." calls the woman over the telephone.
The information man knows that she
wishes to know what time a 5:34 train
from Chicago arrives on that particular
night. So he looks up the slated time
of arrival abd tells her.
During the holiday season Mr. Richter
is swamped with inquiries by persons
who are going visiting. Sometimes they
know where they wish to go and soma
times they don't
ADMITS GETTING
"MIXED” A BIT.
A man at the other end of the tele
phone was ashing about thv train time
for Plainview and wben told that Plain
view had no railroad connections he be
came quite indignant Finally he con
fessed that "maybe he did get mixed”
and it was “Plainfield instead of Plain
view.”
Occasionally sogie one calls up who
wishes to know if her pockethook has
been found or if a message will be takon
to somebody In the waiting room whom
she agreed to meet but didn't have time
to do so.
Mr. Richter has a patent formula in the
way of salutation for the Individual who
calls up over tile telephone. He blithely
says. "Hello!" and then asks where you
want to go, how you want to go, when
you want to leave, when you want to ar
rive and then tells you all about It.
The Information bureau at the Union
Station is right in front of the station
doors in the waiting room, where it
can’t be missed. There probably isn't a
busier place in town than that window
on a pleasant afternoon wheat people feel
like asking questions about eveiy trip
they ever hope to take, not to forget that
when they don't come, they telephone. So
the general public, meaning everybody
from the latest millionaire to the most
ancient traveler, including the society
lady, all get Information served without
distinction. '
ACQUIT WOMAN OF
MURDER CHARGE
Jury Decides Lafayette Case
in 40 Minutes.
Special to The Times.
LAFAYETTE, Ind., Dec. 9.—The Jury
in the case of Pearl McLaughlin, 28,
charged with the murder of her divorced
bueband, Gny McLaughlin, brought In a
verdict of acquittal after forty minutes'
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BatH’Robe Box:Silk Hose
Pair of Slippers Neckwear
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Travel Bad Uiuierwear
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Cloves jCap - Safety Razor.
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i|g|||| Well-Made Toys
Priced to induce Buying Now
Right now is the time to select your toys. Our stocks are fresh from unpacking. And
unbothered by the "day before Christmas” rush, you have plenty of time and elbow
room to pick out just what you have in mind. All of our toys are American made,
staunchly constructed to withstand the wear and tear that children give their play
things. The prices are marked much below what you would expect.
Doll Furniture
Is there any joy so complete as that of a little
girl's when she sees that Santa has brought
Just the piece of doll furniture that she has
been wanting for ever scflong! Dressers, china
closets, chiffoniers price 92.65 to $4.75
Cedlar Chests and Trunks for dolls. Out of tho
ordinary. Made just like the big
ones $5.95 to 96.45
Efficiency has been introduced Into the doll
kitchen. You Just ought to see these kitchen
cabinets. Priced from 38* to 93.25
Here Is something to keep the tots from under
foot on washdays. Toy wash sets; complete
outfits. Including clothesline, tubs, washboards
and even a wringer 79* to 9*-25
The Alabana
Coon Jigger kT
Wind It up and the figure dances jEm l }
In a way that makes an expert
minstrel show performer nhp fiFgp
seem a bask number vOL 2srv\
Climbing monkeys. A well
known and well-liked
Velocipedes for boys and.
girls. ...96.75 to 919-75
LITTLE FURNITURE STORE
211 East Washington Street
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1920.
deliberation. The case has been on trial
more than two weeks and went to the
Jury late Wednesday. It was set *ut
In the finding that Mrs. McLaughlin was
Insane at the time she snot McLaughlin.
Judge Caldwell declared that he was in
sympathy with the Jury.
Mrs. McLaughlin shot her divorced
husband J x pne 3, 1920, as she was rid
ing in the back seat of a taxi he was
driving to rhe place where she was em
ployed. Hlr attorney declared she was
insane because of the brutal treatment
she had received ak- the hands of her
husband and because his Infatuation for
another woman.
Paul Deschanel
Regains Health
PARIS, Dec. 9.—Paul Deschanel, who
was forced to resign the presidency of
France because of 111 health, has so fT
recovered that some of the electors lb his
old district are thinking of nominating
him to the Senate. Deschanel remains
In the same private hospital whore
Stephan Plchon, former foreign minister,
has spent several months.
Coaster Wagons
are “always popular with
boys. Our wagons are easy
s übstontlal-
Red Chairs, in various sizes to suit different
ages 689 to 91-T9
Rocking Chairs, in a number of
styles 68* to 91.75
Overstuffed Rockers; these are fine pieces of
furniture ...912.50 to 916.00
Freight Trains for the youngster who Ukes “choo
choos”
Toy Telephones; exact miniatures of the big ones
which afford us bo much excitement in getting
numbers. Price 49*
Every little lady knows that dolls simply must
have their airings in order to be healthy. One
of our doll carts is the thing. In steel, wood
and reed. Extraordinarily well
made t 1.. .98* to 926.50
Horses always rate high in the esteem of Young
America. Stuffed horses 68* and 78*
Included in our stable of toy horses are somd
rocking horses. Choice of white enamel or
natural finishes 96.75 and up
ELECTRIC WASHERS at
Prewar Prices, bay now and save, S3O to SSO
Limited number on sale, including some Primas, the one best washer; some Getz cyl
inder type; 1900 oscillating type and Daylight Vacuum type washers. All washers
demonstrated and guaranteed. Sold on terms, if desired.
Circle 803 PRIMA SHOP 16 West Ohio Street
Open Saturday Until 9 P. M.
Good Gasoline
Mileage in
\TO one expects to get as great
L N mileage in winter as in sum
mer, for too muoh gasoline, is
wasted in warming up the motor.
But you, Mr. Motorist, will.get
greatly increased mileage if you
will switch to
Red Crown
The High-Grade Winter Gasoline
t >
Red Crown is made to fit the modern auto
mobile engine operating under conditions ob
taining in the Middle West.
• It has a perfect chain of boiling point frac
tions, a low initial, about 100 degrees Fahren
heit, the correct range for a quick get-away,
smooth acceleration, and tremendous power,.
It is made to insure perfect combustion.
Perfect combustion means no waste and no
waste means a maximum of mileage per gal
lon of gasoline.
• /
Red Crown functions all the time. That’s
why we say it is the high-grade winter
gasoline.
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At Any of the Following Stations:
10th and Meridian Streets
Northwestern Avenue and 30th Street
30th and Meridian Streets
East Washington Street and Hawthorne Lane
Rural and East New York Streets
13th and Meridian Streets
Fairfield and College Avenues
Massachusetts Ave. and Bellefontaine Street
St. Clair, Alabama and Ft. Wayne Avenue
Capitol Avenue and North Street
West Washington and Geisendorf Streets
Virginia Avenue and South East Street
Meridian Street and Russell Avenue
East Washington St. and Southeastern Ave:
Kentucky Avenue and West Morris Street
STANDARD OIL COMPANY
Indianapolis Indiana
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