Indianapolis Times, Volume 32, Number 218, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 January 1920 — Page 6

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Jniiiana Hails Sitnes INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Daily Except Sunday, 28-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. Advertising Offices —Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit, O. Logan Payne Cos. Entered as tecond-class matter at the postofflce at Indianapolis, Ind., under the act of March 3, 1879. , ' Subscription Rates—By carrier, Indianapolis, 10c per week; elsewhere, 12c, By mall, 50c a month, $1.25 for three months, $2.50 for six months, or $5.00 a year.. GEN. WOOD appeals to the nation for "sober-dhought" Just as though prohibition were not a reality. RHODE ISLANQ, the smallest state In the union, Is now about\ to attack the biggest achievement of the national drys. WHAT’S THE USB of having a ta<icab ordinance at all if it is not to govern any better in the future than it has in the past. ' PROSECUTOR ADAMS’ DISMISSAL' of that watch case is Just another reason why the Better Business Bureau should be supported by all law-loving citizens. IT OUGHT to be possible, without a great deal of trouble, for the state of Indiana''to find out just what it is buying as a site for the colony for feeble-minded. HARDING is reported as inviting all other aspirants for presidential honors to come into Ohio and beat him if they can. Jim Goodrich has not yet been heard from relative to Indiana. WHEN THE WOMEN of Indiana "mobilize” again will it be under the leadership of the paid representatives of the republican organization or will they then have chosen their own leaders? AS THE PERSONAL PHYSICIAN of most of the prominent politicians of Indiana, Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch will be in a position to command their respect In his race for the governorship. , l PERHAPS TOMMY RILEY doesn’t care particularly for the kind of work he can get out of those "loafers” the police department is going to send him for ash hauling duties. ... - ■% McAdoo’s Candidacy The assurances that have been received in Indiana recently to the effect that William McAdoo will be a candidate for the democratic nomination for president have been gratefully received by a large number of admirers of the former railroad head. Even though they are not official these assurances are sufficiently authentic to cause the Indiana friends of, McAdoo to take a renewed interest in the coming campaign and to start inquiries as to what is necessary to bring forth McAdoo support It is, of course, the privilege of the Indiana democrat to support whom he pleases for the nomination for president. There is no disposition on the part of the democratic organization, nor, in fact, on the part of the leaders of the democratic party to force any one's boom in the state. Only one possible candidate, Mitchell A. Palmer, has visited the state recently and his visit in connection with department of justice affairs can hardly have been said to have a political aspect. It did, however, give a number of Indianapolis democrats a chance to ’ paeet him and the impression he created personally may have some effect later. McAdoo is better known to the people of Indiana. His visits to the state In connection with the railroads and his close connection with Indiana people In the flotation of the Liberty loans have made him a figure that is easily visualized. Indianapolis, particularly, owes McAdoo a debt of gratitude. Ho made the decision that enabled this citV to reunite itself when the republicans of the state administration and the council of defense were attempting to block the completion of the track elevation work. stood out against j the recommendations that this work be delayed and he ordered it to go on. ' How many thousands of dollars McAdoo saved the taxpayers of Marion county by this order can only be conjectured. No one will attempt to argue that it would not cost a. great deal more today to do the w'ork that was done on track elevation in the last two years. The expense of this work Is not met wholly by the railroads. The city and the county share in the cost of track elevation. Therefore the increased costs of labor and iriaterial are vital matters to the taxpayers. By insisting that this work go on when he did, McAdoo continued the construction during a period when it cost less than it would cost now. However, the greater benefit was derived from hastening the time when the south side could be reunited with the business heart of the city. At the time Will Hays was anxious to stop track elevation in Indiana there wds only one route through from the heart of the city to the south side and the congestion therein was tremendous. The' republicans of Indianapolis proposed that this congestion continue throughout the war. McAdoo ordered that the work continue and the congestion be relieved as soon as possible. Asa result of that order we are now enjoying a great deal closer communication with the south side of the city. The clear insight into she problem presented in Indianapolis and the excellent judgment as to the importance of this work that McAdoo displayed was a concrete example of his qualifications for greater things that made an everlasting impression in Indiana. Since that time McAdoo has disappointed no one. It is only natural that there should be a warm welcome for any announcement that he intends to contest for national political honors. The Utilities Unite An announcement of considerable interest to the people of Indiana was made last week following the resumption of a pre-war plan to bring the public utilities of Indiana into an organization for their mutual benefits. It was said that at last the organization had been effected and the utilities would co-operate in making public the difficulties they encountered. An organization such as is now announced may be of immense benefit to the people of Indiana and it may be the cloak for an insidious propaganda that the people of Indiana will have to stamp out at a later date. IMuch depends on the manner in which it is conducted. The public utilities of Indiana traveled a hard road for a number of years while they were adjusting themselves to regulation through the public service commission. This commission was brought into being because of the widespread demand for the protection of the public against utility exploitation. In the last few years it has been invoked more often for the protection of the utility, against the publhv, clamor than for its original purpose. The utilities, hi other words, have been'making use of the “equal protection” that was under the utility act. No one qan blame the utilities for thus seeking sustenance during a period when starvation looked them in the face. The fact that they had previously bitterly fought the la\& to which they turned for help was not held against them. It was the duty of she commission to keep them,out of bankruptcy and it is not disputed that the commission d : d that—at least that. * w m The war is over but the utilities are still enjoying their wartime surcharges on the theory that the high-price era is still with us and the surcharge as much a necessity as when it was granted. This also, may be conceded. * , However, at the beginnifig of the war, when practically every utility was facing the same problems, the public service commission ruled that it must pass onNeach individual case, and, so far as the public learned, that ruling was adhered, to -throughout the war. We think it desirable that the same ruling be kept in effect and we sincerely hope that the public service commission will remember in dealing with these corporations that have "pooled their interests” that the consumers of Indiana have not yet been brought to the point of enlightenment where they have/‘pooled their interests.” Ifclji'An organization for the purpose of presenting the utilities problems to the public is all right, as long as it is remembered that the consumer has a problem pertaining to utility service for the presentation of which no organization- has been found. \ x

G.O.P. ASHAMED OF LEADERSHIP IN U.S. CONGRESS MondelPs Blocking of Air Mail Development Openly Scored by Some. INSURGENT MOVE SEEN WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.—Bitter condemnation of tbi leadership of Representative Prank w. Mondell of Wyoming has broken out again among the republicans in the house. That their leader had Insisted upon denying the aerial mall service every opportunity for extension end also every appropriation to continue the service now installed has caused prominent republicans to say they were ashamed of their leadership. The action of Mondell will result In failure for tlife plan of Postmaster General Burleson to extend the aerial mail service to Indianapolis and Indiana. It Is possible the republicans will start an Insurgent movement and succeed In overthrowing Mondell 'on this question, at least. They will do *o if the senate does not prcfvlde for the continuation of the service, It was asserted today. Postmaster General Burleeon asked for $3,000,000 for aerial mall service. He reviewed the successes already had and Insisted that if given the additional $3,000,000 he would etiect actual money savings of more than this amount. Ho showed that in the service now existing between New York and Washington and New York and Chicago sufficient money had been saved to pay the total expense. INDIANAPOLIS AMONG CITIES ON PROPOSED LINES. Mr. Burleson proposed that four additional lines should be started at once, one of which would connect up Pittsburg, Columbus. Indianapolis and St. Louis and eventually would have provided for extension into New York, a very little matter once the main lin& between Pittsburg and St. Louis was established. Through these lines it would have been possible to put Indiana business in very close touch with the east, 'because the mail time would have been reduced by one-half at least. The house committee brought In a proposal that only $850,000 should be appropriated, but the moment consider atlon was given on the floor It wn* seen amendments would be offered to provide at least $2,000,000 and probably $3,000,000 requested by the postmaster general. Sentiment In the house wsl overwhelmingly In support of tho Increased appropriations. With this condition, Representative Tincher of Kansas urged that the entire rnpropriation should go out ou a point of order this suggestion was supported by Representatives Madden of Illinois, one of the leaders on the republican steering committee. Almost immediate'y, M*r. Mondell Insisted he would urge the point of order and speak In- behalf of It If- he could not force the house to agree to not appropriate more than $850,000. lie realized at tho time any such proposal was hopeless and he carried out his (hreat to have the appropriations go out on a point of order. TILSOX PLAIN SrOKEN IN CONDEMNATION. “I have been proud of my membership in this house, but I look with shame upon the sentiments expressed here today," said Representative Tllson of Connecticut, prominent In republican councils. "The action taken here today not only denies development of the mail service but also denies the opportunity for development of the airplane Industry In this country." Representative Imngworth of Cincinnati was equally bitter in his condemnation of the action of Mnndell. Representative Dowell, republican, 'of lowa spared no words in his criticism, saying that. If Mnndell had lived some years ago and had been in congress he would have fought the proposal to use the railroads instead of stage coaches for mail deliveries. “If he happens to live thirty years more and remalna in congress he will

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look back and wonder what inspired him to the utterances heard here today,” said Mr. Dowell. That Mr. Mondell could not put his t action upon the ground of economy was then shown. Representative Byrnes showed that the bill brought In by the republican committee carried appropriations of $70,000,000 more than was asked by Mr. Burleson find $25,000,000 more thsn was carried in the bill for the pnbsent year. He insisted if Mr. Mondell winted to economize he should stand by the recommendations of the ,postmaster general. HOW TO MAKE GOOD Work Hard By ROBERT DOLLAR, As Reported by B. C. Forbes, Editor of Forbes’ Magazine. The cook-boy In a remote Canadian lumber camp was caught off guard. “What are you up to?” demanded the B— ■" "-I boss. The boy. startled, crumpled up- a sheet rough like to learn," ho explained timidly. “Learn what 7” -■ “To flgurev and ROBERT DOLLAR write.” The camp fennnger picked ifp tho rumpled paper. It was covered with figures and writing. He said no more. • When Li Yuen-Hung was chosen president of China, one of the first things he did was to send this ex-cook-boy a cable expressing a desire for h!s friendship. Yuan Skl-Kai, his predecessor, had decorated the former lumber camp lad. So had she last emperor of China. Today the cook-boy Is one of the most influential counsellors of the Chinese government and almost an idol In the eyes of the Chinese people. His name is Robert Dollar, the ffffemost producer and exporter of lumber in the United States; the owner of two fleets of steamers—one for coastal, the other for overseas trade;-the "greatest individual creator of commerce between the Pacific eoflst nnd the orient: a still greater creator and oementer of friendship between the orient and the Occident, and, this country's most potent worker for the establishment of a powerful American merchant marine. I asked Capt. Dollar 'what his vast experience had taught hirn were some 'of the qualities helpful to the attainment of success. The grand old man of the Pacific thus replied: , “1. Fear God and be just and honest to your fellowmen. “2. Incessant, hard work. “3. Frugality and saving your money." A few months ago a septuagenarian visited octogenarian Hiram R.oblnson at Ottwa. “You don’t remember me?" asked the visitor. The old man peered at him a moment. "Don’t 1?" he erb-d, holding out bis hand. “You are- Bob Dollar, 'tny old conk boy The millionaire ex cook hoy left Hiram happy, for the aged lumberman was the boss who caught him learning to Toad and’ write, and who made the ascent of the ladder of success a little easier. EAGLE WITH AFOOT WINGS. WINBTF.D, Conn., .lan. 20. An American eagle having a wing spread of nearly eight feet, la In captivity at the farm of Byran Stratton at Hartland Hollow, hav Ing been caught In a trap. He’haa of sered the bird to the city park at Springfield. Mass.

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