Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 47, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 July 1920 — Page 4

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Ju&iatra Sails Slimes 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, O. Logan Payne & Cos. Advertising Offices (New York. Boston, Payne, Burns & Smith, Inc. —“THIS IS THE YEAR”— > IT ALSO seems to have been independence day at the Marion county jail- ' THAT SLEEP-WALKER who fell from a train and then kept right on talking until he reached town surely deserves commendation for his pertinacity. ONE BY ONE the frivolities pertaining to life in girls’ schools arfe betag curtailed or abolished, but one of the hardest blows of all lias fallen at Wellesley college. No longer may a girl student there go up in an airplane without the written consent of her parents. —— ■ —a IT HAS BEEN revealed that in old Babylonia a priest at a wedding took a thread from the bride’s costume and one from the bridegroom’s and tied them together in a knot, thus creating the expression “tying the knot" —but no reliable information to be forthcoming as to whether the knots were tied real tight or real loose. More ‘Good Government J Twenty-four prisoners escaped from the Marion county jail this moroing. They sawed a bar from a window, hit the night jailer over the head with It, bound and gagged him, took his keys away from him, unlocked the doors and walked out in a body. All of this happened not a hundred yards from police headquarters and yet the escape of the prisoners was not discovered until a policeman picked up two of them on the street. The jail had evidently been left in the care of one man, as there was no one else present to give the alarm. The man may or may not have been a deputy sheriff, under oath to enforce the law, as it was revealed in court last week that a “night watchman” with the duties of a jailer was not sworn in as a deputy. In that case the criminal court acquitted the “night watchman ’ of the charge of permitting a prisoner to escape because the “watchman” did not have the responsibilities of a jailer, although the evidence showed he was in charge at the time the prisoner was given his freedom. Comment on conditions which make possible occurrences of this kind would be superfluous. This simply adds to the long Indictment of mismanagement of county affairs under the direction of the present “good government" administration. As for the police, watching the county jail may be said to be outside their duties, yet they have been aware of the looseness with which the jail has been run and it is difficult to see how the departure of two dozen prisoners by way of the main entrance of the jail passed unnoticed lor failed to arouse suspicion at police headquarters across the stree

William C . Gorgas In the .death of Maj. Gen. William C. Gorgas, former surgeon general of the United States army, the world loses one of its foremost authorities on military medicine and surgery—a man who has been th-: cause of the saving of countless thousands of lives, and is credited with haUng made possible the building of the Panama canal. It was through his work in connection with the construction of the canal as general sanitary officer of the canal commission that he probably is best known throughout the United States. Congress, in recognition of his service, gave him the rank of major general. “ After going to Cuba, during the Spanish war, he began the work of combating yellow fever there, and when the war ended he remained as sanitary officer of the island until 1902, and did his work so thoroughly the island had been cleaned up and Havana has since been practically free from the disease. He had been decorated in foreign countries for the work he did in the preservation of life and prevention of disease. He had been honored by the United States congress. But greater than all these tokens, is the honor in which his memory will be held by the peoples of the countries where the chosen work of bis life has been carried on —the stamping out of disease and the saving of lives. Forgotten Criminal Cases The recent discovery, through testimony in the federal court, that the case of a negro doctor who violated the Indiana prohibition law had been “under advisement” in Judge Collins’ court for six months, was no surprise to those citizens of Indianapolis who are familiar with the manner in which the affairs of the criminal court have been conducted for years. Investigation would doubtless disclose other cases which have passed from public recollection in much the same manner as the Burris case. In fact, it is well known that the public has not for years obtained an adequate knowledge of what went on in the criminal court and it is also a fact that the public has never evinced a sufficient interest in the affairs of this court to Insure the best administration of justice in the country. Such indifference to the final disposition of criminal action may l>e very desirable to the politicians of Marion county, but it certainly is not conducive to proper administration of the laws of Indiana. When law violations of particularly flagrant or defiant nature are brought to public attention there is always a wholesome sentiment that even those officials who desire to condone and excuse can not entirely ignore. This sentiment, however, does not last unless some agency such as a fearless newspaper keeps its alive by repetition of the facts. The best any newspaper can do is to give special attention to a few of these cases. Apparently the Burris case escaped special attention and as a result was lost from public remembrance. It is unfortunate that extraordinary effort is required of unofficial Marion county in order to keep public business,before the officials of Marion county, but such seems to be the case. Perhaps the of an organization for the purpose of obtaining final judgments in criminal cases is indicated. Such an organization would find much to occupy its attention and the existence of it would probably result In the establishment of much greater respect for the law In the minds of such law breakers as the negro, Burris, who has reason to feel highly honored and to say with pride that although he “was up in criminal court six months ago” he “never heard any more about it.” King Gasoline Will “King Gasoline” get an awful beating some day from the “Sawdust King,” the latter, by the way, being manager of one of the big lumber companies In California? Is the day coming on winged feet when a motorist who runs out of “gas” on a road far removed from other folk, can simply get out into the woods, or even a rail fence, and abstract therefrom enough fuel to carry him to the next base of supply? Is the day coming when the police will be called upon to arrest not only Joy riders and auto thieves, but also guard the shade trees of the cities from the attacks of fuel-exhausted motorists? For word has come from California that the “Sadust King” has invented a process for the manufacture of fuel which will jolt the gasoline situation —that by means of a still, of the old moonshine variety, he can force turpentine and a high-power distillate frbm sawdust; and that he has already cornered 7,000 tons of sawdust and will begin operations at once. But of course there is a “fly in the ointment" The most elyslan spots for picnics usually are the lounging places for “akeeters” and chiggers. - The most beautiful sunsets, with their gorgeous array of colors, can not be utilized for food or drink. And as for making one’s own distillate and carrying about in one’s car the necessary still, one may readily visualize the theory and actions of a policeman one might encounter. So, taking it all in all it seems safe to assume that gasoline will conjtmue to be the established feed or food for automobiles for quite sotoe

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How many women will have the right to rote this fall If the suffrage amendment to the federal constitution should not be ratified by that time? This department of The Times tells you. If you hare a question to ask, send it with a 2cent stamp to the Indiana Daily Times Information Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin, Director, Washington, D. C., and the answer will be mailed direct to you. This offer applies to information—to facts rather than to advice. Questions and answers of general interest are published in The Times, with names of questioners omitted. WOMEN VOTERS. Q. —How many women will vote this fall if the suffrage amendment does not pass by that time? E. L. O. A. In event of the failure of one more state to ratify the suffrage amendment in time to enfranchise women generally 17,500,000 woman may vote for president, nevertheless. There are about 27,000.000 women in the United States of voting age, which would leave 9,500,000 of them voteless. . SHADOW ON MOON. Q. Why Isn't the moon always round? — K. L. A. The moon is always round, but its changes in appearance are due to the earth’s shadow being thrown upon it as the earth passes between the sun and the moon. The size of the shadow varies each night that the moon is visible. VICTOR HERBERT. Q. What is the nationality of Victor Herbert, the music composer? S. V. B. A Victor Herbert is an American. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. PLAGUE AND RATS. Q. What steps are being taken to stop the spread of bubonic plague, which has leached our shores? D. G. H. A. The public health service le conducting an extensive campaign for the extermination of rats. Bubonic plague is primarily a disease of rodents, especially rats, and the disease can be controlled effectively by measures directed against the rat. These pests also cause ft tremendous economic damage. There are about as many rate as people In the United States and it costs us at least $180,000,000 to support the rat population. “GRASS WIDOW.” Q. What la the origin of the expression “grass widow?” M. C. P. A. This has been twisted about from the words “grace widow” —a widow by the grace of circumstancesjonx THE BAPTIST. Q. Who is the Elijah of the New Testament? C. W. A. John the Baptist baa been referred to in this manner, owing to the fact that the events of his life were very similar to those recorded of Elijah. BE LL-TH E-CAT. Q. Who was known as “Bell-the Cat?” T. E. T. A. Thia was a name given to one of the Scotch Douglases. It was Archibald, son of George, fourth earl of Angus, who bore the name. ZOOM. Q. What la th# expreeslon “zoom" used to Indicate in regard to airplanes? H. O. A. This is a word coined to expresa the action of climbing a short distance at an extreme angle. NAVY UNIFORMS. Q. Why do men In the navy have to buy their uniform* while enlisted men In the army do not? I. M. C. A. The army and the navy are separate and distinct departments. The war department does not furnish all enlisted men with uniforms, equipment, food and quarters during their term of enlistment. Commissioned officers have to

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buy their own uniforms. In the navy a man la given only S9O for his uniform upon enlistment he is required to purchase what else he may need during bis enlistment. This does not mean, however, that he receives less from the government, because he Is paid more than a man of the same comparative rank in the army, and, really, is the gainer rather than the loser In the end. WASHINGTON, D. C. Q. How far above sea level la Washington, p. C.? Q. E. D. > A. The city is practically at sea level. There is a tidal basin in Potomac park. Historic Pennsylvania avenue is about twenty feet above, while some of the suburb* reach the height of 420 feet. BIPLACE AIRPLANE. Q. What is a biplace airplane? A. M. P. A. A machine built to carry two passengers is known as a blplace or twoseater. DENSITY OF POPULATION. Q. How did the population per square mile in England compare with the two moat thickly populated states in America in 1910? B. H. E. A. England's density of population exceeded that of any state in the union in 1910. Rhode Island, which ranged first In this respect, had 508.5 persons to the square mile, and Massachusetts second with 418.8, while England had 600 persons to the square mile. NATIONAL DEBTS. Q. How do the national debts of the world today compare with the debts before the world war? E. L. C. A. The national debts of the world now approximate $285,000,000,000, while their total at the beginning of the world war wis cnl7 $44,000,000,00*). Italy’* per capita Indebtedness has Increased four The Young Lady Across the Way if |J - i...... The young lady across the way says her father said he’d take her down to the hotel and give her carte blanche if she wanted it but she guessed she'd stick to pie ala mode.—Copyright, 1920.

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times; Great Britain’s, eleven times; that of Farnce, seven times; United States, twenty times; while that of Germany has Increased forty-four times. CREAM PUFFS. Q. Will you give a reclpte for cream puffs? T. E. D. A. The ingredients for the pastry are one cup hot water, one cup flour, onehalf cup butter, four eggs. Melt butter in hot water, add flour all at once and cook, stirring until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan in a smooth mass. Remove from fire and when perfectly cold and eggs unbeaten, one at a time, beating In each egg thoroughly. Beat mixture until shiny. Pile in spoonfuls on buttered pan and bake about thirty mlntues In a moderate oven. When cold, cut open and fill with sweetened whipped cream, or with custard. “PORCELAIN TOWER.” Q. What was the “Porcelain Tower?” C.„B. A. Tliat was an octagoqal structure built in the fifteenth cnturj* In Nanking. China. It had nine stories, faced with variegated porcelain, from which bells and lamps were hung. This wae destroyed by the Tniplngs in 1853, but lives in history as one of the seven wonders of the middle ages. EVENTS OF 1848. ' Q. What were the principal events of 1848? G. S. D. A. Besides the discovery of gold in California, this year was notable because New Mexico and California were ceded to the United States by Mexico for $15,000,000; Wisconsin was admitted to the Union; second French revolution took place, France becoming a republic; and there waa an insurrection in Rome, Pope Plus IX escaping In disgulae. PRIM AND THURM. Q. What ia the meaning of urlm and thurim ns used in the Bible? C. A. W. A. Urim and thurim were signs or insignia used a* part, of the breastplate of the high priest. The words are trans 4ated as symbolizing revelation and truth. | MINERS' SEASONS. Q. What Is the reason for the irregularity of employment of miners? 8. H. L. A. According to a report of the bttnminoua coal commission the principal causes for the intermittcncy In working days for miners are the seasonal character of the market and the Inadequacy and irregularity of the car supply. COLONIAL SHIPBUILDING, Q. Were many of England’* ship* 1 ullt in America in colonial time*? N. K. P. A At the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence It is estimated that one-th'rd of the merchant ships Cylng the British flag were constructed in America. QUICKSILVER or C. S. Q. How much quicksilver la produced In th# United States? I>. R. A. During the first three months of this year 4,890 flasks of quicksilver, each of eeventy-fivo pounds net, were produced, POPULAR LIBRARY. Q. In what city are the llbmrlc* moat patronized? R. B. A. A. More people draw books from the public libraries of Cincinnati, 0.. In proportion to population, than any other city In tb* United Htates, while Birmingham. Ala., foots the list BEETHOVEN DIED DEAF. Q. Was Beethoven deaf at the time of bis death? L. h. A. Beethoven was hard of bearing as early as bis thirtieth year, and was to fnlly deaf for years before his death. When dying hia last words were, “1 shall hear now.”

SAYS DEACON, 65, UNTRUE JO HER Mrs. Newbury Declares Mate Was Out With Other Women. BROOKLYN, N. Y„ July s.—Charles E. Newbury, 65, Baptist church deason. Is named defendant by his wife, who asked separation In Brooklyn courts because the husband is said ot have passed his Sundays with other women and at church. ’’Throughout the same period," said Mrs. Newbury’s affidavit, “apd while he was behaving in the manner set forth in the complaint in his home, he was a regular attendant at the church taking part in all its activities and surrounding himself with a cloak of religion." Mrs. Newbury's complaint and the summons, it was said, were served upon Mr. Newbury by Jacob Runz. sexton of the Bedford Heights church at the

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Sound From Well Clew to Missing IpdF SPARTA, 111., July 5 Mr. andfsK Moore missed Wylie Moore, their old son. 1|!! A noise came from a nearby Investigating they saw a tiny foot pr<H trading from the bottom of the Screams brought neighbors, who cured a ladder and with It hauled Wylie to the surface almost drowne&H "First aid” treatment revived the although for a time it looked as if infant would not recover. - jffi He had been playing top of cistern when one of the boards gave and be fell in. TRAPS GET STRAY DOGS. WARWOOD, W. Va., July s.—Harry Garden, the town cop, has adopted a unique method of catching stray dogs that is proving profitable. He has set wolf traps in different sections of the town and the canines are tempted to go' to their doom by big hunks of meat.

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