Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 21, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 June 1920 — Page 6

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3)tifctana Hail? Qliraes INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Daily Except Sunday. 25-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. (Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis. G. Logan Payne A Cos. Advertising Offices kw York, Boston. Payne, Burns & Smith, Inc. —“THIS IS THE YEAR”— WHY 6hould the bar association confine its investigations to three lawyers when the field is so fertile? MARION COUNTY has had prosecutors who knew sufficient law to place the names of their “most important witness'’ on the indictments. DEPALMA is not joining in the congratulations the city administration would have us believe are showering on the police because of the few thefts attendant on the racesCOURTHOUSE OFFICIALS have decided to close their offices at noon on Saturdays. Why confined the closing to the one day of the week the public has a chance to visit county offices? THE PRESENT ROW over the discharge of a teacher at Technical High school is indicative of nothing so much as the fact that the whole school system in Indianapolis is without a business-like administration. Investigating the Bar Members of the Indianapolis Bar association, at a recent meetiijg, gave particular attention to certain charges of misconduct on the part of attorneys practicing in the courts of Marion county and indicated by their statements that they did not approve of the action of certain lawyers. Some members of the association seem to have been sufficiently dissatisfied with the conduct of certain lawyers to express the opinion that disbarment proceedings ought to be started against them. Whether this is the general opinion of the bar does not appear to have been made clear, but there is some assurance that the alleged misconduct of certain lawyers will be investigated by the grievance committee of the association. There can be no question that the reports in general circulation concerning the conduct of certain lawyers are worthy of investigation, not only by the bar association, but also by a competent grand jury. Judge Solon Carter, in discussion of certain happenings in his court recently, said: " v "I know that there are attorneys at this bar who are making a living by just such practices as taking people who are ignorant of the law and causing them to think that it is necessary to buy justice in the courts.” The judge was, of course, speaking from personal knowledge and giving expression to a knowledge that is almost general. In fact, it is not going too far to say that a large part of the population of Marion county now believes that justice can be obtained only through improper influences exercised on the courts. Judge Walter Pritchard of the city court has found it necessary to post a sign asking attorneys and others “please to try their cases in the courtroom” instead of in his chambers. He will tell any one who inquires that there never is a case of any importance before him that he is not approached and asked to lean one way or the other in his judgments. Judge James A. Collins could, if he would, tell of instances in which open offers of money have been made to him for suspended sentences in the criminal court. Defendants by the score could tell how they have been solicited and in numerous instances had paid over money under the representation that It was to be used to "fix” certain cases. The truth about the legal profession in Marion county is that it contains a large number of practitioners who are more noted for their ability to pull wires to free accused men than for professional ethics. The rotten eggs contaminate the nest and after a few experiences in the courts the defendants lose all confidence in the system of justice. Among the things that do not contribute in the least toward establishing confidence in the ability of a citizen to obtain justice In the courts are the many miscarriages of justice in the criminal branch, and the very pronounced misconduct of attaches of the criminal court. Such proceedings as the recent admittance of the attorney for a confessed felon to the grand Jury room, where he examined witnesses in behalf of his client, are not designed particularly to strengthen general confidence in the court. Such proceedings as that in the city court, where a witness testified that a defendant had told her of a conversation with Mayor Jewett in which he is quoted as saying that he and Judge Collins would clear the defendant, get his money back and then "get” his attorney, do not tend to create confidence in the courts, especially when the statement is not even resented either by the mayor or the judge. The bar association can find much to investigate in the legal profession of this county if it desires to investigate. The situation is ope in which the community might have confidence in the courts if it bad more courts that would inspire confidence.

An ‘Explanation 9 Explained The naive explanation of the city school paper scandal offered In the school board session is only another convincing bit of evidence that something should be done in the community to insure proper handling of the millions of dollars spent by the school city each year. Several weeks ago The Times disclosed that the paper being used by the school children was an inferior grade to that on which contractors had been asked to bid. It is now admitted that The Times disclosures were truthful, but it is explained that the paper received by George Hitt, business director, was in accordance with the contractor’s samples and the bidder was therefore exonerated of any wrong doing Simple, isn't it? Everything concerning the paper contract is regular. Only the contractor didn’t agree to furnish the kind of paper expected and of course he didn't do it. Then arises Mr. Barry of the school board and wishes it made public that his old friend and close associate, Mr. Hitt, was no more “misled” than the members of the school board themselves. We agree with Mr. Barry that this fact ought to be made public, both in Justice to Mr. Hitt and the public itself. It seems from this affair that some day some bold contractor might submit a perfectly proper bid for the erection of a two-room schoolhouse and eventually the school board might find out that it was a two-room schoolhouse instead of the twelve-room structure It expected. But what should a community expect when that community is willing to intrust the expenditure of millions to a board that hasn’t the moral courage to place Its business affairs in the hands of someone other than a director who gets an authorization for a $2,500 expenditure and then spends approximately $70,000 on the one Job? " i Waning Influence • * The ability of the Indianapolis News to smash those whom it can not control is on the wane in Indiana. There are in Indianapolis several gentlemen -who have been advised by the tools of that newspaper to leave the city. They are making a living in spite of its threats to ruin them. Joseph B. Kealing, who refused to follow the News’ dictation in this campaign will be elected national committeeman in spite of its influence. Ora Davies, the candidate for state treasurer, will remain on the ticket as long as he pleases regardless of the demand of the News that he be ousted owing to his Howard county shortage. Jim Watson has not yet retired from politics because the News wanted him ousted. The democratic party has not pledged its administration of state affairs next year to the management of the News. Its candidates are not entering into crooked bipartisan deals to avdid attacks from that newspaper as some of them did in years gone by. Gradually, it must be dawning on the little coterie that seeks to run the state from the Washington street sanctum that its influence is considerably less than it was before a certain statement of ownership, circulation and management was found to have been faine The people of Indiana have little faith in the integrity of men who do not regard an oath as sacred whether it be made before a notary public or some \

POOR HOUSING LOWERS MORALS, SAYS WOMAN Lack of Facilities Pointed to by Miss Alixe Richard— Big Cities Affected. CINCINNATI, June 4.-Lack of adequate housing facilities In America has been the cause of a distinct lowering of living and moral standards among many thousands of families at present under the supervision of the Associated Charities, according to Miss Alixe Richard, a leading official of such American organizations. There is Immediate need of a doubling of the housing capacity In all cities supervised by such charities. Miss tßlcbard stated, as the average American family of five persona is living In two rooms or less. This number Is Increased by 45f individuals specifically locally llsted'last year by the organization as either boarding or temporarily living with those families. “The question of housing In America is a financial one, primarily, with the people," Miss Richard stated. “We In Cincinnati have urged them to move their residence In the past, feeling that such changes made for a betterment In their living standard. “At present there are no additional rooms or houses available, particularly in the central states, and the families are confronted with the problem of paying more ronf, a thing which they cannot afford, or of being told to vacate. Four rooms at least are necessary for such a family, but at present the prospect generally In the United States does not promise to become better, but rather worse. “Wc are experiencing, In Cincinnati especially, a distinct tendency among our cases toward a lower standard of morals and living.” The Associated Charities of this city represents but one of the many organizations for social serv Ice work, said Miss Richard, confronted by the same problem." Miss Richard declared that the cost of giving relief In Cincinnati has been at an average of one-half of one per cent a month. Last year’s figures show that it has risen here 25 per cent over the preceding year, she said. Charity work in the United States during the coming year is to be concentrated upon preventing dependency rather than upon curing it In order to lower the dependency rate during the next few years. Change of name of the local organization to Conform to Ita future policy of coratructlve social service, Instead of mere charity, la to be considered at a meeting of the board of directors.

LAST NIGHTS . DREAMS —And IVhat They Mean—

Did you dream of silk? Silk Is a most fortunate fabric to dream of as It Indicates. In general terms, •■wealth and greatness" according to some of the mystics and according to others "tuck and large profits"—lnter pretattona not at all Incompatible with each other. Still other oracles are credited with saying that silk seen In a dream has the signification of abundance. Running through all the different In terpreiations of the mystics of a dream of silk there appears to tie the Idea of ambition fulfilled. If you should happen to tie at strife with anyone and should dream of silk the dream has the added signification of s reconciliation and the re establishment of pe a ,H>. hopptness and eoneord. Th oracles add that one who dreams of silk Is usually s person possessed of much pride, and the dream Is a warning to him not to let his pride overcome his Judgment and not to display It too prominently before the public. To drenrn of silk In the skein Is ss fortunate aa to dream of It made Info cloth, a* if the dream of a mu skein means great success in life and much wealth. To dream of wearing silk elothing, or articles of clothing made of silk even Is an omen of a rapid rise In position and Increase In wealth. To persons who ssplre to pnhlie office nothing could be more fortunate than to dream of wearing silk. —(Copy right, 1920.)

The Young Lady Across the Way

The young lady across the way says this is a time for honorable compromise and personally she thinks the president Is making a mistake In standing out for the I.odge reservations or nothing.— Copyright.

BRINGING UP FATHER.

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JUNE 4,1920.

WHEN A GIRL MARRIES A New Serial of Young Marri ed Life —= By ANN LISLE.

CHAPTER LTII. “Dickey and Sheldon are too blooming well-bred! Guess they have water In their veins Instead of blood. But they told me when I asked them point blank. Tom’s a real friend—eh, what, Anne?” he said when I had finished. "Will you accept his offer about going Into his office ?" I asked. “Did he mention It again?" “No —how could he before Evelyn and Mr. Blake?” I replied. "That's right—he couldn’t. Probably we’ll hear from him later oa today. Now, to phone and sever my connection —with my Job.” Jim came out of the telephone booth flushed and uncomfortable. I could see that be bad bad a bad quarter of an hour. He didn’t offer to tell me what he had said, and I, accepting again the remoteness and reserve that were as much a part of him as his generosity and extravagance and boyish sweetness, asked no questions. We walked home slowly, each dreading the moment of taking up the routine ot the last week. Ahead wa tha old, weary round of looking for work—unless Tom Mason renewed his offer to teach my boy the real estate business. When we got back to the apartment, there on the marble Florentine bench In the entrance hall sat a familiar figure. It rose as I came in and a moment later I was caught In strong young arms. “Neal! Neal! This is wouderful! Oh, my blessed brother!’’ I cried, accepting the miracle of his presence without question in my rush of Joy at seeing Neal. Although Jim and I had been married a month, this was the first glimpse of the network of family ties which formed the background of our lives.

Open Until 9:30 Saturday Night Panamas^^f $ 5 . o o You will bubble over with joy to own one of these Sailor Panamas. WILL LAST YOU AT LEAST TWO SEASONS Other Leading Panama Styles in Telescope, Pencil Curls, Alpines and Optimos. "The Store for Values” 205-207 E. r/" Opposite Wash. St. Moralise tiros CoartHoase

The Romance *^^ v Spj|sß of a ■ il l Phonograph Record StyU /

is sometimes lost through the limitations of the phonograph which plays it. To be sure of all the charm a record has to give, you should listen to its rich, sweet strains played by a Starr PHONOGRAPH Fine music can only come from a fine instrument. That is why silver grain spruce, the wood used in Stradivarius violins, is also used in the sinking throat of the Starr. _ 1 You can appreciate the Starr when you compare its playing of a record you have heard on other phonographs. It betters all records —with Gannett Records it is exquisite. Hearing it believing—Hear both here, STARR PIANO CO. MANUFACTURERS 138-140 N. PENNSYLVANIA ST.

There was something warm and homey and stable In the mere act of introducing my brother and my husband. I’ve always adored Neal. His high spirits, his boyish arrogance, his quick temper, his impatience with everything he doesn't understand and his eagerness to be loved and approved of are as much part of him as his merry brown eyes, wavy red-gold hair, honest freckles and the soft young mouth that proclaim him a boy even when he's trying his hardest to seem a mao. “This Is a surprise, Mr. Hyland,” said Jim with formality and politeness that didn’t combine very well. Neal replied with an air as elaborate as my husband's own: “I hope lt% a pleasant surprise. Lieutenant—Mr. Harrison.” My young brother readjusted himself quickly to blue serge where he had expected olive drab. But at this first reminder of his changed status Jim's face paled. “I’m sure It's delightful for Anne and me,” he said with an air of complete courtesy. But as the elevator whirled us up to our apartment, I wondered, with a sick sense of insecurity, whether my two boys were going to like each other! —Copyright, 1920. (To Be Continued.) TOWN PASSES OCCUPATION TAX. MIAMI, Okla., June 4.—lt will cost doctors, lawyers and dentists ten dollars a year to ply (heir trades here under the terms of n new occupation tax ordinance drawn up a few days ago. Those In other professions will be taxed five dollars a year.

The Right Thing at the Right Time By MARY MARSHALL S. DUFFEL

Wedding Presents Unless you are extremely well acquainted with the bride-to-be you should never deliver your wedding present In person. It should be sent, preferably, from the store where It Is purchased. You should see at the time you order it that the price mark is removed and that the salesllp is not placed in the package. You also should have a card ready to be enclosed in the package.

New Collar Points NEW ORGANDY COLLAR POINTB, in white, orchid, light and tan, LACE COLLAR POINTS, new patterns, QQ A yard, $1.50 and

The Indiana’s June Economy Sale Big Reductions in All Departments Whatever is purchased here carries our guarantee of satisfaction. In all of our buying, QUALITY is of first importance. The merchandise represented in these columns is Dut a sprinkling of the variety of new things for summer wear we are showing. We invite inspection while assortments are complete, with the assurance of our willingness to serve you in a way you have a right to expect.

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The New Summer Blouses Fashionable models. The variety of Georgette blouses we are now showing Is beyond adequate description- Sleeves full length, short or bell shaped, in fact there is almost nothing the fancy can suggest in becoming and beautifying wear that is not suggested in the blouses now here for your approval at prices from—s4.9s to $17.95 Blouses of White Voile There is a daintiness and simplicity about the styles sketched here that should interest, any woman who needs new blouses. And ail of the voile blouses in stock are just as pretty as these—and the voile is of excellent quality—sl.9s up to $8.95

Men’s Silk Shirts For men and young men who like to be at the head of the style procession. The finest assortment of silk shirts ever Bhown in Indianapolis is ready for selection in the Store for Men. Men who want silk shirts of dependable Qualities, men who want the utmost variety, men who appreciate values, will enjoy choosing from this selection. sl2 and sl3 Shirts, $9.95 sio.oo Shirts, $7.95 June Sale Silk and Muslin Underwear Silk corset covers, camisoles, envelope chemise, skirts, bloomers, gowns and pajamas—reduction 20% to 30%. 98c Quality, special .79<> $125 Qulaity, special $1.48 Quality, special 98C $1.69 Quality, special $1.25 $1.75 Quality, special $1,35 $1.98 Quality, special $1.48 $2.25 Quality, special $1.69 $2.48 Quality, special $2.98 Quality, special $1.98 $3.48 Quality, special $2.25 $3 98 Quality, special $2.98 $4.50 Quality, special $3.48 $4.98 Quality, special $3.89 $5139 to $5.48 Qualities, special $4.25 $5.98 to $6.50 Qualities, special $4.79 $6.98 to $7-50 Qualities, special $5-59 $8 50 to $8.98 Qualities, special $6.79 $9.98 to $10.50 Qualities, special $7.98 $12.50 Quality, special $9.98 $15.00 Quality, special $11.48

Usually st tha store where the purchase Is made you will be given a small envelope In which to inclose the card. * It Is a false notion to feel that a wedding Invitation demands a present that is more expensive than you really can afford. Just because when you were married the Smiths gave you an expensive present Is no reason why you should feel that when Miss Smith Is married you should givj her a present that you can not afford. Times were different when you were married, and anyway the Smiths have more money. Ig shows really a spirit of ostentation to fry to give gifts more costly than J-ou can afford. It is generally agreed that when one receives an Invitation merely to /the

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Daintiest of New Dresses for Graduation or Confirmation Beautiful fashions in fine white materials appropriate fpr the ending of the school year. These are dress styles designed particularly for this special occasion—youthful modes, graceful and becoming to the young miss. The prices are well within reason, as a viewing will quickly demonstrate. • $9.98, $12.50, $14.50 up to $22.50 No Charge for Alterations

church ceremony or an announcement ofl a wedding that no present Is required! but when one receives an invitation to a* home ceremony or to a home reception, than the present is demanded. i This Is a good rule to follow. j However, if you really wish to send a' present when you have merely been aaked to the church, there is no reason why should hesitate to do so, and even If you have been Invited to the house for ceremony or reception but you do not feel that your acquaintance with -the bride demands a present or that your own financial condition warrents It, then you would better not send the present. However, If you actually accept the Invitation and partake of the hospitality of the bride’s family then some sort of present Is in order.—Copyright, 1920, ,

Dainty New Voile and Other Charming Frocks The Indiana's display of summer dresses is now complete, and special purchases and shipments within the last few days have brought the season's newest and most 6tylish models. Styles are simple and youthful in line; there are sizes and styles for both women and misses of every age, including smart tailored styles or frilly, lace trimmed effects in splendid array. Dresses of organdy, fancy voiles, tissues and ginghams—some with white collars and cuffs, many ruffled models; novel pockets and wide sashes that tie in the back. $6.98, $8.98 up to $19.50 No Charge for Alterations.

June Economy Percale Special Regular 50c Value, at 35c Standard percales, 36 inches wide, full pieces, no seconds, neat figures and stripes on light and dark ground; plenty of navy blue. LIMIT 15 YARDS.

Spring and Summer Wash Materials 60c Fancy Voiles, assorted patterns 39^ 69c Plain Voiles, all wanted shades 49<> 69c Plain Organdy, all wanted colors 49< 98c Novelty Voiles, new patterns . ...79<i 69c Tissue Gingham, assorted plaids 49c, 49c Dress Giigham, 32 inches wide 39p 39c Dress Gingham, 27 inches wide 29^ 69c Plisse Crepe, floral and butterfly designs.4s^ 49c White Waistings, 36 inches wide 39£ 69c White Voile, plain, 40 Inches wide 49£

JIGGS MAKES LATE DISCOVERY.

Bargain Table WOMEN’S SI.OO UNION SUITS, taped neck and arm or bodice top suits, in extra fine gauge yarns, well made, full size. This lot includes $1 and $1.25 values..U7V

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