Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 107, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 September 1920 — Page 4

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JnMatta Hatl Eimta INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351. MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. _ . _ _ I Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, G. Logan Payne Cos. Advertising Offices I New Tort, Boston, Payne, Burns & Smith, Inc. EVERY little city official has his own pet auto and the tax levy increases steadily! i * CRIMINAL COURT is open again but Sheriff Miller is no nearer trial than he was before the vacation. * BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT the public service commission has determined to delay fixing a higher rate for gas than the statute decrees in Indianapolis. THE VALUE of the hogs on the mayor's farm may account for the fact that he is more interested in stock raising than in the affairs of the city of Indianapolis. BUT, MR. MILLER, if those hundred odd automobiles are actually needed in the conduct of c<ty affairs how could information concerning who uses them “used against us?’’ THE REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPERS of Indiana seem to be disturbed because W. G. McAdoo, himself a dry, persists in supporting Governor Cox for president on the undebatable ground that Mr. Cox is not ■wet. MEANWHILE baseball and race horse pools are selling openly in Indianapolis and it's a dry looking individual who isn’t solicited to buy a bottle of hootch every time he saunters along Illinois street.

Commercialized State Fair The State Board of Agriculture closed its annual state fair last week leaving the people of Indiana who attended somewhat in the dark as to whether the state fair was held for the benefit of the citizens of the stare or for the purpose of extracting from their pockets "all the traffic will bear. - ’ From the time preparations were made for -the exhibit up to the moment the last patron worked his way through the turnstile the pre dominant thought in connection with the affair seems to have been the perfect application of the national Republican committee s admonishment, “Boys, get the money.’’ If there was anything free on the state fairgrounds during the fair week it was provided by business institutions that were endeavoring to interest a buying public in their wares. Certainly, the State Board of Agriculture supplied noth ng of value to the public without first obtaining complete compensation therefor. Os course this does not apply to certain favored office holders who 101 l about the statehouse. These administration pets were provided with "press" badges taking them free through the attractions while newspapermen whose business required their presence in the fair grounds were not infrequently forced to pay money for the privilege of giving the board the publicity which it seems to think it is the duty of the newspapers of Indiana to supply them without costs. Is the Indiana state fair designed wholly as a commercial enterprise with no other object than to make money, or is it an institution intended to educate the people of Indiana, amuse and instruct them and provide a stimulating influence toward better development of the 6tate? The exhibition last week was such as to make it very apparent that the desire to commercialize the fair was transcending any and all educational motives. Naturally, this “boys, get the money” sentiment that the state board is fostering in every conceivable manner resulted in the deterioriation of the attractions. The side shows and concessions were almost all of a type that has no place in a public exhibit such as the fair is presumed to be. The granting as concessions of privileges that should be open to all was carried to an extent as to infringe even on the personal necessities of those who attended. Negro attendants of comfort stations insultingly demanded tips, not for services but for privileges supposed to be guaranteed by admission. Concession owners profiteered scandalously. According to the uninvestigated charges of a minister, gatemen allowed whisky to be hauled into the grounds. In the side shows scenes that certainly did not improve the moral tone of the fair were permitted and encouraged. The state of Indiana contributed SIO,OOO from its treasury to this enterprise. It is a partner to the whole institution. Asa partner it is entitled not only to an accounting of the profits, which has never been made in the past and is not likely to be made this year, but it is also entitled to some voice in the management of the fair. If the Indiana state fair is to be so thoroughly commercialized as to be on the plane of a circus where people go with the expectation of paying every time they turn around, then there is no longer any reason why the state treasury should be tapped annually for financial assistance. If the fair is to be conducted as a state institution for the education and the improvement of the people, then it Is time there were some members of its board of governors who developed a little sense of responsibility to the people of the stats and came out from under commercial Influences long enough to make it an educational institution. Asa completely commercialized institution the state fair was a great success, so much so in fact that the state, a business partner, ought to share in the profits, not be asked to contribute to them. But who, outside of the managers, wishes a money record in connection with this educational institution?

Enough of Deceit! The collapse of the scheme^of the public service commission to force Indianapolis citizens to pay increased rates for gas, following close on the collapse of the nefarious plan to force higher street car fares by curtailment of already inadequate seryice is another indication that the people of this city are at last awakening to the fact that their interests need attention to insure protection. The directors of the gas company were quick to see the storm brewing in the public mind and wise enough to realize that the company’s interests would eventually be beßt served by taking to cover. Consequently, after explaining their need for additional revenues on which to base improvements and extensions, they asked the commission to desist from their effort to present the company with additional revenue under the transparent guise of "conserving gas.” Some day the gentlemen who direct the utilities of this state will become convinced that the people of Indiana are of ordinary intelligence and fair-minded. When they are so convinced they will desist fro mall roundabout methods of seeking adequate returns on the utility investments, lay their cards on the table and ask fair play. When that time comes the people of Indianapolis will pay more for utility service than they are now paying. They will pay a fair rate for service, based on the quality of the service and sufficient in itself to induce utilities to give quality service. For the average Hoosier is far more willing to part with a dollar openly and frankly asked of him than he is to part with a penny obtained by chicanery. Every instance such as the scheme of the state, city and street car company to deceive the people as to true conditions and the scheme of the public service commission to raise gas rates under the guise of "conserving gas” only delays the coming of that eventual period when the people of Indiana will have faith in their utilities and help them to develop. The Taxpayer’s Contribution Among the unsolicited campaign contributions which are not Included in the several rapidly increasing quotas that Republican leaders are now admitting is the involuntary contribution made by the taxpayers of the city of Indianapolis. Fifty-three city office holders or employes are now engaged in organization work in Marion county. / Each cf these fifty-three men is drawing better than SIOO a month from the city treasury. Two months’ political work is being required of them. At the least calculation the taxpayers of Indianapolis are thus con-, tributing $10,600 to the RepubUAn campaign fund for Marlon county. And this sum does not account the oil and gasoline the city is furnishing to run the 1004mtomobiles from which these ward workers take their choice when they start on mlitical missions!

@ DAVIS PLEDGES DECENCY Democratic Candidate for Prosecutor Outlines His Policies FREE AUTOS FOR OFFICIALS

Tb* state board of accounts, in its report of May, 1919, says that the annual cost of operating automobiles, for the use of the public and county officials, is in excess of $5,000 a year, 4jud in this published report they state: “We are informed that this' car is used principally by the courthouse custodian in making the trip from his residence east of the city, to the courthouse daily.” And in this same report they say, “it seems that all these machines are owned and operated at the expense of the county in direet violation of the statutes, and the cost is increasing each year. A large part of the expense of operating the highway superintendent’s car was charged to the gravel road repair fund and, owing to the laxity in itemizing claims, it ig Impossible to ascertain the exact cost. We find claims filed and

when a Girl marries A New Serial of Young Married Life By Ann Lisle *

CHAPTER LXX. “No, it’s a real Job we’ra asking you to take on, Harrison. And Judging by these books scattered about at your own ’desk,’ you’re going at it in professional fashion,” Mr. Norreys replied cordially. Terry beamed at them both. “Jimmie, this friend of mine came over to discuss mercenary details with you. But unlesa I help you two out you’ll sit and exchange compliments all evening. Have you thought up your figure, Jim “Salary? I thought I was just help ing out a pal of Terry’s. I wonder if I m the man for the job—permanently, I mean?" said Jim. For the first time I felt a flicker of Impatience with Jim. How could he doubt himself? He bad youth he was whole. And Mr. Norreys, worn and thin as If from fever, bfs right band gone had such a danutless air! "You’re my man!” Mr Norreys exclaimed. “You’ll prove It to yourself Ip a week. How’s a hundred to start?’’ Terry accepted for Jim and whirl*! Norreys and himself off in a manner quite different from his usual floe pla eidity. At the door those lce-tlue eyes held mine for a moment. “You’ve n flue, high-spirited lad there. MiV Harrison. I'm g!ad that Terry brought us together. Good-night.” I turned from the door, feeling thaL our “ship” was coming into harbor. “A hundred a week, boy!” I tried. ‘lsn’t that glorious? And it will be a privilege to work with that splendid man. He liked you. Did you notice how be called you ‘lad?’” “Good money.” replied lira reflectively. "But I hale lik* the dickens to bn cbalned to a desk. I'm not an office man. Norreys is a' good *c o ut, too otherwise bis calling me pet names might have been offensive.” Neal chuckled., i turne,] on them both. "Oh. you. too! Mr. Norreys is won-

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1920.

paid for and charged to the gravel road repair fund for such Items as two robes, sl4; two pair goggles, 70 cents, etc. “The statutes governing the conduct of the various offices mentioned do not provide for the ownership and maintenance of machines irt the public expense, with the possible exception of the county sealer of weights and measures, which office has apparently been abolished, and repeated efforts to have the legislature provide for such ownership and maintenance have failed. Attention has been called to this condition repeatedly and county officials do not seem disposed to discontinue the practice voluntarily.” If I am elected prosecuting attorney the county officials will not be permitted ti spend the taxpayers’ money unlawfully without being prosecuted. x*AL'L G. DAVIS.

tierful- a personality! It's a privilege— Just to meet him. He's going to bring big things into our lives!” Jim eyed me quizzically for a second, and then turned to his books again, muttering: “Here goes! First step toward voluntary slavery chained to a desk.” But Neal voiced his amazement: “Say. Bobbs -you're generally the coolest little thing outside of an Icehouse. What’s got you going? You sure raved over the living skeleton with the eyes and the smile.*' - “Oh, so you noticed the eyes and the smile?'! I replied unperturbed. “And maybe’ you also noticed that Anthony Norreys is -a man!" Again Jim eyed me with the quizzical smile. But he said nothing.—Copyright, Jit IX). (To Be Continued.) Charge Foul Play in Death of Indiana Boy Special to The Times. EVANSVILLE. Ind.. Sept. 13,-The death of John Egler, 14, an Evansville boy, at Woodstock, Tenn , last Tuesday, > to he investigated, it was stated here today. The Egler boy ran awav from his homo her* a week ago to Join a circus Louis Bcuder, deputy United States marshal, went to Woodstock to bring the body home: found it bad been buried on the day the lad’s death and ordered It disinterred. The coroner at Woodstock had re turned a verdict of accidental der-vh. Mr. Bender is of the opinion that young Egler was shot on a railroad train while stealing a ride aud (dates that the boy’s mother will employ an attorney to file suit against the railroad company for damages. The boy bad been shot through the forehead; had a long gash cut in bit head and his neck had been broken.

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PUSS IN BOOTS JR. By David Cory.

Let me see. We had to leave off in the last story just when the wicked spider had put the helmet she had i-eeu knitting over the head of little I’uss Junior and he bad fallen asleep, for it was a magic knitted helmet, you see. Well, Just then up flew the Blackbird and he saw just what was going to happen to Puss, for that spider would have taken him in her big web house and eaten him up, just like the garden spidets do with the poor flies they catch in their webs, you know. \ Well, what do you think that brave Blackbird did? He turned the magic ring which Puss wore on his little too around three times, and then up came a little black man with a long pointed sword, and before that dreadful spider

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could bite Puss that little black man cut off her bead with a swish of his sword, and down fell her great web house aud out rolled bags and bags of gold. And then this little black man, who was a servant of the fairy queen, you know, pulled tbe helmet off of Puss Junior’s head, and then, of course, he woke up anti rubbed his eyes, for at flrst he didn’t know where be was or what bad happened. But when he saw the wicked spider lying on the ground without any head on, for her bead was as round as a marble and had rolled down tbe hillside until It dropped into a lake, bo knew what a narrow escape he had bad. “Goodness me y laughed Puss, “I shall never again make friends with a spider In fairy land,” and he got up and put on bis cap with the gold feather, and then he asked the little black roan what he could do to repay him. "Nothing, tfir Cat,’’ he replied. “1 am one of many who obey the call of your magic ring,” and then he disappeared in a cloud of black smoke. “Little comrade.” aald the Blackbird. “If I had not come when I did aud turned your magic ring, yon would he as dead as a stone in the Dead Sea!’’ “All’s well that ends well,” laughed Push “Come, let ua proceed upon our Journey of adventure, and you ahall find no more trusty friend than I If danger overtakes you.” And after that the two set out one* more, am} by and by they i.ame to a lowly cottage where lived n herdsman with hit family. And when Puss knocked on the door a pretty red btrd, who wa# in a cage that bung from tips roof of the little porch, t>egan to atn*: "Mother 1* out In the meadow today Watching tbs aheep and the lambs at ploy. And father la up on the windy bill Keeping the cows and the calves from 111. But hack of the cottage, under a tree. Sister and baby boy you’ll see.” So Puss left off knocking on the door aud turned his footsteps to the rear of

the cottage, and there, sure enough, under a big red apple tree, sat a little F-ri playing with a baby, and when she saw Puss she laughed and said, “Hce*comes the story-book cat,” ard next time you shall hear what she meant by that.—Copyright, litao. (To Be Continued.) HOROSCOPE The stars incline, but do not compel.” TUESDAY, SEPT. 14. This is rather an unimportant day in planetary direction, according to astrology. Neptune is in bonefle aspect, but there are many mildly adverse influences. It should be a fairly fortunate day for any sort of commercial enterprise and favorable for journeys that have for their object some business mission. Neptune is in a place supposed to impart vision, Intuition and understanding. Agitation concerning public revenues may come much to tbe fore at this time and extravagance will be uncovered in more than one state. Women who are leaders in politics or any public service now have to contend with planetary influences that are most threatening, since they encourage envy and malice that works trouble. The election of a woman to high office foretold at the beginning of the year is again nnnouneed by the seers, but they declare that there wilt be serious disappointment for one of the most prominent candidates. In contrast to the public service of many women, astrologers prophesy a revival of the ancient household arts which will become very fashionable. Persons whose birthdate it is may experience a strenuous year In business which should be successful. All litigation should be avoided. Children born on this day may be too fond of amusement to progress rapidly in any serious pursuit. They should be wisely trained and educated, for they should have flue possibilities.—Copyright 1920. AUCTION BRIDGE. Q What ig a free bid In auction bridge? c. S. M. A. A free bid is any bid that one is not compelled to make in order to overcaU a previous bid. The dealer’s first bid is always free.

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Where is Cocos Island? When did Peary discover the North Pole? Where axe the national soldiers’ homes? This department of The Times will tell you. If you have a question to ask, send it with a two-cent stamp to tbe Indiana Daily Times information bureau, Frederic J. Baskin, director, Washington, D. C. The answer will be sent direct to you. H. C, L. ( l . What has been the increase in tbe cost of living from 1914 up to the present time? E. J. W. .A According to the Bureau of Labor statistics’ figures, the in?teas£ in the cost of living from 1914 to Jan. 1, 1920, was about 94 per cent. FIRST TO HOLD SECTOR. Q. What was the first American division to hold a sector alone in France? EX-SOLDIER. A. The war department says that the Ist Division was the first American division that held a sector alone. DREAMS. Q. Wbat is the method of dream interpretation discovered by Prof. Sigmund Freud of Vienna? H. F. A. Professor Freud’s discovery, which is an essential part of the new science of psychoanalysis und of far-reaching importance, is that dreams are not meaningless, but that most of them express wishes or needs of the dreamer, which have been suppressed into his subconscious mind. The dream expresses this wish in the form of'-a fable or fantasy, using a variety of symbols, which are repeated again and again with the same meaning. Under expert interpretation the dream yields a valuable insight into the psychic life of the individual and is of great value in curing nervous and mental troubles. RIGHTS OK THE INDIAN. Q. What rights are given the American Indian pertaining to hunting? L. S. A. The American Indian is given bunting, fishing and trapping rights under the treaty rights wilb the United States and under state laws. COCOS ISLAND. Q. Wjll yon tel! me where Cocos Island is. about which there is so much talk of buried treasure? H. It. L. A. The K-eling or Cocos Islands are a group of twenty-three small coral islands belonging to Great Britain and situated in the Indian Ocean, in latitude

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12 decrees 4 minutes to 12 degrees 13 minutes south, and longitude 96 degrees 50 minutes east, 500 miles southwest of Java. It was off these islands that the German cruiser Emden was destroyed by the Australian cruiser Sydney in 1914. DISCOVERY OF POLE. Q. When did Peary discover the North Pole? S. W. C. A. The North Pole was reached by Admiral Peary on April 7, 1909. SOLDIERS’ HOMES. Q. Where are the national soldiers’ homes? H. M. W. A. The following are the mimes and locations of the National Volunteer Soldiers’ homes: Central, Dayton. Ohio; Northwestern, Milwaukee, Wis.; Southern, Hampton, Va.; Eastern, Togus, Me.; Western. Leavenworth, Kan.; Marion, Marion, Ind.; Pacific, Santa Monica, Cal.; Danville, Danville, 111.; Mountain, Johnson City, Tenn.; Battle Mountain Sanitarium, Hot Springs, S. D. TIMBER FOR POSTS. Q. When should green hardwood timber for posts be cut to last the longest? F. J. G. i A, Green hardwood should he cut in the fall for posts. HISTORIC INCIDENT. Q. Kindly let me know who Is tbe author of the words, “There is a time to fight and a time to pray,” and the circumstances in which the expression was used? W. D. M. A. The quotation if attributed to John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg, who wag a preacher at a church in Woodstock, Va., when tho Revolutionary War broke out. In February, 1777, he waa made brigadiergeneral under Washington. It was while lie was a minister that the famous incident occurred which you wish to know about. We quote as follow's regarding this incident from the Harper’s Encyclopedia of United States History: “One Sunday he told his hearers that there w-s a time for all things—a time to preach and a time to fight—and that then was tbe time to fight. Casting ofT his gown, he appeared in the regimentals of a Virginia colonel, read hi* commission as such, and ordered drummers to heat up recruits. Nearly all of the ablebodied men of his parish responded and became soldiers of the Sth Virginia Regiment.”