Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 100, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 September 1920 — Page 12
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Open Tonight 6 to 8:30 &sbtng* anb Zntit da hmum ■ NO SHORTAGE OF BOOKS THIS YEAR Business Taken From Stores by School Board. That the annual shortage of school ooks will be almost entirely eliminated this year was the declaration made today by Ralph W. Douglass, assistant to the buslnesss manager of the Indianapolis schoools. This comes as a result of the new plan inaugurated by the board of school commissioners, in which textbooks will be sold at the various school buildings instead of at local retail stores. ‘‘There are some publishers who have refused to abide by the Indiana law, which fixes the price of books." said Mr. Douglass, “and of course we will not purchase those books. “But where books are available at the price set by the state there will be a sufficient supply to meet the demand.” It was explained by Mr. 'Douglass that there is practically no profit in handling books, either by retail dealers or by the schools.
SAYS THERE IS NO PROFIT. The expense of distributing and transporting the books to the seventy-tlse selling stations will equal the expense connected with handling the books in retail stores, he said. “Retail merchants, because of the almost negligible profit in handling books in former years ordered only a limited supply of text books to avoid having part of a supply loft at the end of the year. “Since we know the number of pupils who will purchase books, we have been able to place orders for a supply which will meet the actual demand.” The books which the schools refuse to purchase are mainly high school textbooks. Just what action will me taken in case none can be secured at a state-fixed price is not now definitely known, although Mr. Douglass declared that “that situation would bo met.” Power of township trustees and county boards of education to sell school books j this year is expected to facilitate the . purchase of textbooks. In past years work of many students bus been hampered at the opening of the school term because of failure to purchase books at once. ALL TO BE READY AT FAIR MONDAY Exposition Features Open to Labor Day Crowds. There was bustle all over the state fairgrounds today to get the big exposition in readiness for the expected Labor day crowds and the Judges who will begin to award the prize ribbons In many of the livestock classes. / The management of the exposition Is concentrating on attractions for Labor day and all of the features for the week will be shown then.* The Royal Scotch Highland and other concert bands are on Monday’s program, the automobile show, passenger airplane I lights, four harness races, and an outloor vaudeville show, including auto polo, will be given. The tractor show, the largest the fair has ever had, will open Monday. About 4.000 head of pure bred livestock most of It from Indiana breeding farms, will be in the barns and pavilions by Monday, the shows of cattle and swine predominating. The feature of the live stock shows on the first day will be the arena contests of about •'!00 spring pigs, representing five breeds, which will be shown by Hoosier farm boys for the state championships of each breed. The fair will offer two night shows during the week, the “hippodrome in the coliseum and the "Battle of St. Mihiel” on the infield of the race track. The hippodrome will Include ground and aerial acrobatic troups from circuses and vaudeville circuits, a parade of livestock, the Scotch band and with it. Bobbie Broiller. a tenor from the highlands of Scotland. The mimic battle of St. Mihiel. a spectacle of sham fighting aDd fireworks, will retell the story of this historic fight in France, where the Yanks first showed thotr valor. Vbout 500 performers will take part. The twentieth and Twenty-sixth United States infantry and the Seventh field artillery, all of the famous fighting First division of the American army, will have a hnge military camp and will give the battle scenes of the spectacle. Five hundred officers and men, with an artillery brigade band, will pitch camp on the Infield of the race track, where they will keep “open house” to the public. Mexico Will Choose President Tomorrow MEXICO CITY, Sept. 4.—Mexican voters throughout the republic will go to the polls tomorrow to choose their president for the next four years. There are two candidates, Alvaro Ohregon. leader of the recent revolution, and A. Robles Domingues, who is sponsored by the national republican party, and has srrong Catholic support. Ohregon is considered the more likely winner. Out of a voting population of about 2.000,000, it is not expected more than 050,000 persons will vote. No Evidence of Money, Negroes Discharged John Martin, negro, proprietor of a pool room and dry beer saloon at 702 Indiana avenue, and fourteen other negroes were discharged on charges of gnmtng in city court yesterday afternoon, after the police were unable to give any evidence to show that there had been any money lost or won. Martin and the other men were arr ited after an alleged craps game on A tig. 21, at Martin's poolroom. The police confiscated a set of dice m cl described Ihe stampede of the alleged gamers when they arrived.
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WOMEN MAY ASK REASON AGAIN Board Won’t Tell Why It Discharged Carroll. Failure of the school board to explain its reasons for not re-employing Daniel B. Carroll, formerly a teacher at the Arsenal Technical schools, will probably result in the league of women voters again appearing before the board. In a letter signed by Frank L. Reissner, secretary of the board, to Prof. Carroll. the board failed to give its reasons. The letter is as follows: “14m directed by the board of school commissioners to make the following reply to your request for the reason of the failure of the board to offer you n contract to teach in the Arsenal Technical schools of this city the current year: “It Is the most vital duty of the board of school commissioners, the superintendent of schools and his assistants, to procure and employ teachers for our city schools who, so far as can be ascertained, are the best available in training, in leadership of young people, in poise, in loyalty and in fine-spirited co-opera-tion. "In this, the greatest responsibility intrusted by the parents to the school commissioners, they must rely on their own best Judgment, after investigating thoroughly and giving due consideration to all sides of r case. GO OVER CASE CAREFULLY. “In the present instance this has been done most carefully and the decision reached by the board is unanimous. “The board has found the superintendent of schools and the principal of Arsenal Technical schools unprejudiced and in our judgment inclined to be perfectly fair, even generous. “They have given satisfactory explanation of every question the board could see involved and have maintained a dignified and professional attitude throughout. “The board has, in fact, become convinced that the officials charged with recommending teachers have, in falling to submit yous nomination, not only acted distinctly within their legal and professional province, but within the line of their conscientious duty to the best interests of the schools. “The board of school commissioners respectfully declines to enter into a detailed statement as to the reason for your failure to be employed further than as given above. “We have no assurance that any specific reason that might be assigned would be convincing to you or to those who have taken up your cause, but would lead only to interminable and profitless discussion. “It is sufficient for us to know that the superintendent, in whom is vested full authority in the determination of the • value of a teacher who has been or who desires to be employed, does not feel that he would be Justified in retaining you in the service.” Mr. Carroll, who Is at present out of the city, has not announced his future steps. Steering Gear Fails, Auto Turns Turtle Special to The Times. GREENSBURG, Ind., Sept. 4.—A touring car driven by Vance Cummins of ‘ Indianapolis was wrecked near this city j Thursday night when the steering gear was caught, causing the car to tarn completely over. The top and one side of the car was badly damaged. No one was injured.
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DOG HILL PARAGRAFS Jefferson e-otlocas. who recently reformed and joined the church, hit his finger while trying to drive a nail this morning. • * The moon hasn’t shone any around here now for several nights. If It don't put in its appearance tonight Slle Kildew says he is a mind to go over on the other side of Musket Ridge and find out what the trouble is. • * • Miss Hostetter Hocks has written a poem in which she reminds the public that summer is slowly ebbing away and that upon its heels will gradually come autumn. Cricket Hicks says it does that way nearly every year. Detective Society Hot After Horse Thieves Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Sept. 4.—ln parts of the county where the Blackford County Horsethlef Detective association is strong in numbers, little thieving is reported. Many petty thefts have occurred, however, in Licking township during the past few days and the association has started a membership drive there.
Visit Both of Them — Two Vonnegut Cottages at the Fair This Year BESIDES our usual cottage, we’ll have another, of a construction you may never have seen before. It’s similar to the accompanying picture, a Pro-slate summer home. Both cottages will have a most this exhibit. FIRE-SAFE WIND-PROOF DUST-PROOF More than a dozen uses have already been found for Pro-slate buildings. They are practically constructed and attractive in appearance. Built in sections, they can be erected in less than a day. Garages Summer Cottages Chicken Houses These sturdy buildings make , Comfortably economical is H Pro- .. , , . , , most satisfactory garages. ' Slate summer home. Rough, N „° * ' eaky ro ° r mmm * The mineral surfaced walls ffm-n, stueeoliko. walla, paneled d 'P s, '"> n of • *•> are absolutely fire-safe; Wind- .■•-' timbers and topped ch.-ken ,ouc .. Pro-Slate, nronf ntirl Hiiotnrrmf oft with,a rod-brown roof, give a Weatherproof, fire-satc, easy to ' , 1 t ‘ ' • delightfully rustic and picturesque erect. Substantial and neat in api IlGir very low cost iurtner attractiveness. Easily erected on pearancc. Their very low cost will Commends them. the spot you select. surprise you. 111 i ; M I Ingenious and modern, these beds |y 6 M* * Pantry, stove, sink, refrigerITlUrpny are practically indispensable for SEK |f I iYIfIJCSIIC ator, rll in one. Compact and fsEK h I\ the small apartment. A living £ Si completely equipped, yet occu-*d-Uool room by day, a bedroom by night. T||F % uICCI pies the minimum of space. TI|F D J Vonnegut's also sell mattresses fair p !/•. L ii Sanitary and durable Saves fair especially designed for these beds. |§ j| AllCnCllcllC both space and labor. lnuß!!i!i{iiiiii!DiiiiiiiiH!'in!Bniifi{ttwiiittiiiiiniiiiiii!inii9iMiiiiiiitiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiii!Qiiitiiniiijiiiu]iif[uiJiinfiifiijiifliiiiiiiijiifiiiii]jjj(niuiiiiiiii[rtiii Apex Electric Washer Electric Vacuum Cleaner — and also, Let US demonstrate the special con- Removes every vestiee of lint thread Electric Irons. Electric Kang, Electric struetion of the Anev liv ivhixli B Dt ’ tnrea<l Heaters, Vacuum Bottleg, Alarm nook*, i 1 l . le i. . ’ , 0,1 and imbedded dirt. Light and easy to Flaxlinum Key Board and Flanged Sheets, clothes are not rolled, wadded M* . „ TIII , J Bathroom Fixtures. Uarage Hardware, drafTffpd around ns in mnnv .rfl.r... operate. Will also clean rubber mat- Finishing: Hardware, r.awn Fence, Red Top utttggeu aiuimu, as in many Ollier .. . , .. , , Stool K;nco Rost*, Asphalt Roll Roofing, types of machines. The Apex n ®’ upnoisierles, mattresses and stairs. Asphalt Twin Shingles, Wall Board, Fire cleanses the heaviest blankets as s™ it at. the Fair. Extinguisher*. easily as delicate laces. The new s ” ThCTn * thc Fair - model Apex is completely cabinet rn ttrqf- , inclosed makintr it dustnrnof and () k.. SL 111 want to take 80me & lft or souvenir back home. Our two intioseu mailing ll uustproul aild big Store windows are arranged to help you decide. One is of tools that will absolutely sate. interest both farmer and mechanic. The other is of small practical articles such See It at the Fair. as Ingersoll watches, razors, vacuum bottles, etc. Don't miss these window displays. VONNEGUT rS m 120-124 East Washington Street
INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1920.
ISSUES SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONS Shortridge Prepares for Opening of Fall Term. Instructions as to rooms to which students of Shortridge high school will report, and other rules for older students have been issued as follows: 1. All first-year pupils entering from the grammer grades or from out of the city will assemble in Caleb Mills hall on Wednesday morning. Sept. 8 at 0 o'clock to receive general instructions. 2. On Tuesday all pupils except those entering from the grades will report to their rooms at 8:25 a. ra. 3. Rooms from 1 to 36 are in the new building. Pupils aslgned to these rooms will use the North street entrance. Rooms from 37 to 70 are in the old building, with the entrance on Pennsylvania street. 4. The following are directions indicating the session rooms to which Students should report: Pupils already in high school, who failed to receive credit in English I last semester; those whose surnames begin with A to B, inclusive. Room 00; C. to E, Room 42; F to I, Room 49; J to Me, Room 63 M to Q, Room 62; R to St., Room 64; Su to Z, Room 65. Pupils who will have English II; A to K, Room 38; L to R. Room 48; S to Z, Room 66. Pupils who will have English III: A to B, Room 31; C to G. Room 37: H to J, Room 55; K to Q, Room 32; P to 8, Room 44; T to Z, Room 48. Pupils who will have English IV: A to D, Room 34; E to K, Room 33; L to R, Room 35; S to TANARUS, Room 31; U to Z, Room 30. Pupils who will have English V: A to B, Room 25; C, Room 17; D to J, Room 18; K to Q, Room 30; R go Z, Room 24. Pupils who will have English VI: A to C, Room 19; I> to G, Room 15; II to It, Room 16; S to Z, Room 17. Pupils who will have English VII: A to G, Room 10; II to L, Room 12; Me to U, Room 11; V to Z. Room 19. Pupils who will have English VII: A to D, Room 4; E to Z, Room t). Pupils who will have commercial English; A to F, Room 7; G to X, Room 3. Pupils who will have no English: A to F, Room 4; G to R, Room 5; S to Z. Room 7. Pupils who desire transfers from one city high school to another must secure the signatures of their present principal and of the superintendent of schools be fore they can be admitted to the school to which they wish to transfer. These signatures should be procured on Tuesday, Sept. 7.
s | Why Not Owner? \ PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 4.—Police are looking for a man who sold a stolen suit for $2.50 and left $990 in gold and currency in it. V GOVERNOR CALLS FOR COAL SAVING Points Out Serious Condition of Public Utilities. Pointing out the seriousness of the threatened coal shortage and asking all citizens to conserve coal as much as possible in order that the public utilities may not be forced to close their plants, Gov. James P. Goodrich has issued an appeal for the conservation of coal. Goodrich says public utilities have not been able to lay In a Bupply of coal to last them through the winter, as they could do in the past, and that utilities regard themselves fortunate whan they have a three weeks' supply in advance of immediate needs. The governor's statement was made following a request by Charles L. Henry, president of the Indiana Public Utility association. , Trapped in Austria in 1914; Is There Y r et Special to The Times. HARTFORD CITY, Ind., Sept. 4.—A silence of five years was broken Friday when Emile Pohl, Bohemian resident of this city, received a letter from his daughter, Anna, in Vienna, Austria. Miss Pohl is an American citizen and lived here many years. She was visiting in Austria when the world war began and could not leave. At first word was received regularly frofci her, but five years ago the correspondence ceased and nothing bad been heard from her since. In her letter Miss Pohl states that living conditions in Austria are very difficult, owing to the high prices of clothing and food. She has heard nothng from her father : during the five years, she says, and is i very anxious to return to America. Mr. Pohl is making an effort to send ' her money and to secure passports for her. Perfection Eggs—Glossbrenner's.
DRAFT SOCIETY MEETS SEPT. 11 Gen. Crowder Will Speak at Evening Session. The second annual convention of the Selective Service Association of Indiana will be held in this city at the Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, Sept. 11. There will be a general session at 1:30 in the afternoon, followed by a banquet In the evening at 6 o’clock. Gen. Enoch 11. Crowder, who had charge of the selective service organization throughout the United States, will be present and adress the convention at the evening session. At the afternoon session the speakers have been selected from those who took an active part in the direction of the draft in Indiana. The speakers for the afternoon are as follows: Gen. Harry B. Smith, adjutant general of Indiana; MaJ. Robert BaltzeU of Princeton, Jesse E. Eschbach, state board of accounts; Hilton U. Brown, representing the local boards; Linton A. Cox, representing the legal advisory boards, and Robert W. Reeves of Greenfield, representing the clerks of local boards. The speakers for the evening who will follow Gen. Crowder are Lucius B. Swift, representing the district boards; George W. Adams, representing the first quota sent out by the draft organization; Albert J. Venemnn of Evansville, representing the local boards, and Truman A. Palmer of Monticelio, representing the legal advisory boards. George O. Dix of Terre Haute will act as toastmaster at the banquet. Emsley W. Johnson is president and Harry B. Dynes is secretary. FOSTERED BETTING, CHARGE. Henry Walters, North Illinois street. Is under arrest on the charges of selling a pool on horse races and keeping a gaming bouse. Five other men were arrested on a gaming charge. Let Cuticura Be Your Beauty Doctor
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HOTEL SEVERIN ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE Orloff Trio In New Series of Dinner Concerts Opening SUNDAY EVENING Sept. sth 6:30 to 8:30 Table Dinner DeLuxe Also Ala Carte Service
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Ever-Increasing Demand for Stenographers and Bookkeepers ThU fact In Itself emphasizes the Importance of young men and young women training themseiTes for positions In business. We have more rails daUy for trained office help than mto ran supply. During the approaching fall and winter there will he a greater demand for wrU-tralnod young men nnd women to fill responsible and well-paying positions in the buelnees world. Many place# will offer desirable opportunities for future advancement. Don't Waste Precious Time Start now and be ready to accept one of these positions. Our courses are lntenalve, practical and progressive. Our graduates are in constant demand. Call and we will gladly explain our methods and advise you relative to the ronrv best suited to you. Our courses are complete in every detail. We give individual instruction. Dav and night classes, sessions Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights. Enroll any time in any one of our classes SANDERSON SCHOOL OLDEST COMMERCIAL COLLEGE In Indianapolis. Merchants Bank Building.
THE LAKE ERIE & WESTERN R. R. EXCURSION SUNDAY, Sept. sth (Raturnlng tame data.) ROUND TRIP FARES TO MICHIGAN CITY (Lake Michigan) $2.70 WALKERTON (Koontz Lake) , a $2.43 ROCHESTER (Lake Manitou) , B $2.12 Train leaves Indianapolis Union Station 7:00 a. m.; Massachusetts Avenue Station 7:10 a. m. The above fare includes war tax. For tickets and full information apply to agent.
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