Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 112, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 September 1920 — Page 6
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JftiMana ilaite Slimes INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Dally Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351. MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. I Chicago. Detroit. St, Lools, G. Logan Puyn* Cos. Advertising Office* | jj ew sork, Boston, I'ayne, Burns A Smith. Inc. THE WAY the Anti-Saloon League ignores Mrs. Culla Vayhinger, Prohibition candidate for senator, is a fine evidence of its sincerity in pinning a white ribbon on Jim Watson. INCIDENTALLY, liquor seized on a search warrant is suhject to the control of the judge who Issued the search warrant, a point of law that Judge Pritchard might bear in mind when it disappears. TWO ESCAPED REFORMATORY PRISONERS were shot in Muncie. Afterwhile the convicts will learn that it is safer to wait for Jim Goodrich to parole them than to entrust themselves ts the tender mercies of a disgusted citizenry. STRANGE as it may seem Judge James Adjournment Collins had nothing to do with the two mistrials of Pste Williams and nothin# to do with the release of judgments against Prosecutor Adams's friend, Pop Leppert, bootlegger.
Silence Is Admission Very significant indeed is the silence of both Prosecutor Adams and his deputy, W. P. Evans, in the face of the charges made by Paul G. Davis, through the Daily Times, that the prosecutor’s ofTice has conspired to relieve the notorious Poo Leppert of paying into the people’s treasury $1,500, whit a it was decreed by the Circuit Court should be paid as forfeited bonds. The reccrd, of course, is incontrovertible. Neither of these gentlemen can deny the fact that the judgment was rendered, nor that the negro Brokenburr attempted to satisfy the Judgment by the wave of his pen. Naturally, however, it was to be expected that the officials of the county whose motives are placed under suspicion and whose official acts appear to have been a betrayal of the State of Indiana, which they are presumed to protect would have some explanation of these indications of misfeasance. None has been beyond a statement attributed to Mr. Adams to the effect that the release of judgment was agreed on In a "customary manner.’’ Consequently the public is justified in concluding that there is no justification for their conduct. On this theory, then, it must stand until controverted, if controversion is possible: 1 there is a direct relationship between one of the most notorious bootleggers in Marion County and office of the prosecutor. 2. That this relationship is such that without warrant in law a deputy of the prosecutor attempts to relieve the bootlegger of the necessity or paying to the State of Indiana $1,500, which it has been decreed by the Circuit Court he should pay. , 3. That this attempted relief is to be granted "for value received,” presumably by Claris Adams, -whose name is attached to the statement No explanation is offered as to the nature of this “value received. - ’ No statement is made as to who received it. There is an inference in the whole affair that the "value received” was such that the prosecutor dares not describe it. And the prosecutor, together with the deputy who aspires to succeed him, is willing to allow this inference to stand, or at any rate is unwilling to deny its existence! Receivership Desired? Kansas City's street car system passed into the hands of a receiver last week after a vain effort to make ends meet on prewar revenues. Col. Philip J. Kealy, president of the owning company, explains the situation as follows: “The company had a good surplus from the operation of the street cars 1915, 1916 and 1917,” Colonel Kealy said. "It was not until the war period came that our troubles became excessive. "Tramway employes here, as well as in other cities in the country, were restless. They began demanding more money, and with the soaring cost of living it was only right that their appeal should be recognized in some degree. From a wage of 25 cents an hour in 1917 trainmen’s wages have Jumped to approximately 55 cents an hour. "At the same time fuel began to climb. Coal that we obtained in 1917 at $2.05 a ton is costing nearly $5 a ton today. Our monthly coal bill is about $200,000 and the pay roll is approximately $500,000. "These factors, fuel and labor, make up about 80 per cent of the operating cost of a street railway system. And they are factors entirely beyond our control. "Roughly the net increase in operating expenses today over those of 1917 is in the neighborhood of 125 per cent. “It we were paid an 8%-cent fare now we would be able to purchase labor and materials In the same amount that we obtained with a 6-cent fare in 1917.” The Indianapolis street car system is, of course, confronted by the tame conditions that were faced in Kansas City. The public service commission has been fully cognizant of these conditions since last April, but its failure t q give them consideration indicates that it has aligned itself with those few persons in Indianapolis who think they can profit by forcing the local company into a receivership.
Respect for Courts The recent court order of Judge T. J. Moll of the Superior Court, requiring every one to stand during the formal opening the court; at first Mush seems trivial, but, upon sober thought, is worthy of commendation. We must not forget that upon the Judge of the court and the proper administration of our laws depends more of our liberty than upon anything else. The attitude of the courts has.done much to shape the destiny of tfhe American people, mb Where the administration of justice has been honest and impartial, wappiness, as viewed over the centuries, has reigned. Where this is not the case, misery, mob law and rapine has occured. True the legislative and executive branches of the Government are important and have their place. It is from the thousand little pin prickß and annoyances of injustice that the judiciary has saved us; it is from private greed and the will of the strong over the weak. Despite the ridicule accorded to the lawyer, despite the servility of judges In times past and present, we do look to the courts as the final redresser of wrongs and, as a rule, we accept their opinion as final. Slowly the shotgun methods are passing into oblivion. It is more apparent that in the older communities, in ratio to the age of the community, the dignity of the court Is recognized. Some eastern judges don the silk robe of office, while in England the wig forms a part of the court dress. In the early pioneer days of our country, when people were scarce and neighbors were more intimate, no jurist could have insisted on any act of respect being shown to the profession. It was the privilege of every backwoodsman to slap the Judge on the back and to join him in spitting tobacco juice on the fire. The judge had to be a good fellow to excuse his decisions If they went contrary to public opinion, and generally to be most democratic. li/some States, where the recall is effective, if the decision does not please the public, irrespective of its soundness and logic, it may be subject to popular vote and the judge, too, may be recalled. . Habits of more respect have adhered to the Indiana courts, though the use of tobacco in the courtroom is often tolerated. With all respect to the weed and its allurements, it does appeal to one when he witnesses some poor devil in the clutches of the law, fighting for life or liberty, or property, that there is a disrespect for the whole proceeding, when men stand around and smoke and spit. Back of all, however, is the personality of the man who is judge. He would command respect and dignity, if time and opportunity for association were allowed those who associate with him. provided he deserved it. A shorter cut is the court order. Happy is the people whose citizens can always respect the courts and who always possess respectable Judges and administration of law.
DAVIS TALKS on DECENCY Democratic candidate for Prosecuting Attorney tells why and under what conditions he seeks the support of Marion County voters.
ABUSING THE INSANE An examination of the body of James Holder, an Insane negro, who died at tbe Julietta hospital for the Insane, disclosed that there was a bruise on the side of the head, another on the side of the stomach and a deep dent in the pit of the stomach such as would have been made by a blunt instrument. A witness testified before the Republican coroner that an attendant viciously kicked Holder. The coroner fonnd that “while there is no evidence a blow was the direct cause of death, there is strong probability that treatment caused his death,” but the Republican coroner ordered no investigation of this to be made by the Ma-
WHEN A GIRL MARRIES A New Serial of Young Married Life By Ann Lisle
CHAPTER LXXIII. Timidly, feeling as if it didn’t belong there at all, I entered our bedroom. No Jim! For a moment I was frightened—and then the sound of his limping steps came to me from the living-room. Hs had gone out through the kitchenette —to avoid mo perhaps—as I came In by the other door. I harried out, and just as I got into ths living-room there stood Jim, with his hand on the knob of the door. He wore hat and coat and was leaning on a heavy stick. Where could be be going alone—accept to Virginia? Flying across the room, I laid my hand timidly on bis coat sleeve. ‘‘Jim,’' I said huskily, in a voice that almost refused to come.- “Jim, will you give mo a minute—please.'' "What ia it V he demanded with lmpatience. "Jta. if you ever loved me, come hack and ait down—so I can talk to you. And don’t—look at me as if I were a—stranger.” Wearily Jim closed the door and crossed to a stiff, hlgh-t,a<k**(l chair. He laid hat nnd stick across the table and sac austerly waiting for me to begin. I came and stood in front of Jiui, leaning against the refectory table for support, looking at him searcblngiy as I trembled for words. “Jim, don’t Judge me until I’v* told you everything. Last night you loved me completely. Today” Please, Annie—no heroics," Jim inter-
PUSS IN BOOTS JR. By David Cory.
I suppose you have all been Impatiently waiting to hear what happened after the terrible dragon caice out of hl cave and spoke to Puss, as 1 mentioned in the last story. Well. thaj,. dreadful dragon crept OTer towards the Good Gray Horae and of course Puss Junior’s sword was too short to reach down, ao Puss had to dismount. Which was very brave In him, I think, and then he stuck bis trusty blade Into that terrible dregon and the little blackbird flew up and pecked out hla eye, and "Puss Jumped on the Swan's Bock and Rode Across the River.” then of course that terrible beast couldn't see at all. So Puss Jumped to one side and pressed his sword Into a soft place behind the beast’s ear, and then that awful dragon rolled over and died. And as soon as be was dead, the rocks turned Into rreen trees and the sandy ■oil into waring graas, and the cave of rocks Into a beautiful palace, and then a lovely princess came out and thanked Puss for what he had done, for that dreadful dragon had cast a spell over everything. but now that he was dead peace and happiness would reign Instead. And after that she Invited Puss to come Into her castle, and of course he went. And they had a gfreut feast and all the people for miles aroun'd ra-ne, and the Good Gray Horse had all the oats he could eat and the Blackbird all he could eat, and then Puss set out once more upon his journey of adventure. Well, by and by, after many a mile, they came to a deep woods, and nearby on a fallen tree seat a musician. He was playing on hla fiddle such sweet music that all the animals and birds In the forest stood around to hear him. So Puss pulled In his Good Gray Horse, but the wonderful musician never stopped playing. No indeed. He seemed to have forgotten that there was any one near, although right in front of him sat a great big bear and on the other side stood a lean gray wolf and on the opposite side lay a long snake. “Who are you?” asked little Puss Junior, for the music was so sweet that It made even the wild beats tame and quiet. And then the wonderful musician looked up and said: ”1 am the Spirit of Music, and he who listens to my playing forgets himself snd Is happy.” Now, wasn’t that a rtrange answer? But when you come to think of It, per-
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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18,1920.
rion Connty grand Jury and the mystery of Holder's death remains unsolved. The facta as to how this unfortunate human being met hie death should have been investigated by the Marion Countygrand Jury and the truth, If it eould be ascertained, should have been brought to light. There is no offense more heinous than the abuse of the mentally weak and tnsane, and if I am elected prosecuting attorney the appointees of the Julietta hospital for the Insane will not be exempt from Investigation by the Marion County grand jury if my attention Is called to any mistreatment upon the part of the Inmates of that institution. PAUL G. DAVIS.
rupted, wearily. "I’ve had about all I can stand. Tomorrow I start anew Job I owe it to Terty and Norreya to be fit, and all tbls agonizing makes me realize that I’ve been all shot to pieces. I'm sorry I'm in such shape—but there it is.” "I’ll be brief,” I gasped. "Well, it's this way—after you- left Virginia, Neal and Phoebe didn't get their evening together—at least, not alone. Virginia persuaded Sheldon Blake to motor all four of them out in the country for dtnner.” Jim rose. “So it’s to complain of Virginia that you’re keeping me. Really, Anne—you seem to be—-Insane on the subject.” "I'll swallow the hurt of that, Jim. 1 had to tell you. You aee, Neal leaves for camp at 2:30. He's going a thousand mile* away. Then overseas, I suppose. He may—aever—see Phoebe sgain. I know you're fond of him—mayn't he have his goodby ?” “Phoebe's only a baby,” muttered Jim. as if thinking aloud. "She's a woman now. That's what war does to girls. If she's resentful, if sht feels that wo didn't give her a chance, that we didn't understand her feelings, Phoebe may Imagine she's a martyr. And —thwarted love isn't healthy. Oh, don’t you see that it might make her bitter—hate nil of us—harbor it against Virginia? It’s better to take it for granted —Just boy and girl love—sweet, approved of—not Romeo and Juliet stuff."—Copyright, 1020. (To Be Continued.)
haps It wasn’t so strftnge, after all. And this isn't true Just because little Puss Junior was In Fairy Band, for music Is everywhere. If we only stop to listen to It. The trees sing when the broeses blow and the bluebells ring softly and the grasses whisper, even In this everyday world of ours. letus be going, little master!" said the Good Orry Horse. "Who can tell what may happen when this wonderful musician stops playing. J do not like the looks of that lean grjy wolf.” So Puj rode away, and In the next story you shall hear wh.it ofher adventures be fell him on his journey of adventure Copyright. I#2o, (To Be Continued.) HOROSCOPE "The stars Incline, hut do not compel.” BINDAY, SEPTEMBER, I*. While Saturn exercises sinister power this day, Venus Is In benefle aspect, ao cording to astrdlogy. Cuder this planetary government old doctrines and ancient creeds mav be often attacked, since Saturn is In evil place. Religious controversies will be numerous di p lug th© winter months. During this sway of the stars the mind may be turgid and disturbed so that the thoughts will destroy home ruther thAn nourish It. The churches will find new work to do at this time, the seers declare, and there will he unity of action In large undertakings. Venus Is In an aspect today which Is rend as threafenlng to women who will be subject to severe criticism and to In-ric'sed responsibilities A newt leader is prophesied for the new voters of the land. She win not belong to any political party, but will supersede the ploueeffc who won place In ante suffrage days.. • Next month Is likely to be n time when eartliqtiakes will be numerous. Shocks will be felt In regions seldom affected. After thy total eclipse of the moon on the 27th the most severe shocks are forecast. Persons whose birthdate It is have the augury of a auccessful year In business as well as In all other amid tloils enterprises. They should proceed with caution, however. Children born on this day may be rather fond of pleasure and opposed to hard work. They are likely f 0 be ex ceedlngly lvoable and brilliant, but they may be Inclined to spend money lav lshly,—Copyright, 1!)20. KU-KM'X. Q. What Is the meaning of the words "Ku-Klux” and from what language are they derived ? D. W. A. A. This explanation of the name Is given. At the first meeting of this organization in 1800, a name was suggested. “Ku Klol,” from the Greek "kuplos,” meaning a band or circle. Someone called out “Call It Ku Klux,” whereupon a man remarked “that sounds like ‘Cocletz,” our old society was called the ‘Lost Cla'n of Cocletz.’ ” The Cocletz Indiana were a clan. not. a tribe, that had existed some 200 years previously. The name was adopted.
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The Beautiful “Park-Like” Close-in Subdivision on last Side Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 18 and 19
Large, Beautiful Lots Right in the Best Section of the East Side. $1 DOWN Then payments of sl, $1.25, $1.50 and $2.00 ’ a Week You can pay as much as you wish. Advance payments are credited ahead. Price Very Low §4OO, $425, $450, SSOO and up to $645. In fact a lot for every pocketbook No interest for 1 year. No taxes for 1 year. All payments made at Security Trust Company. Perfect title, free abstract. 10% discount for cash. Extra Credit to Those Who Buy Saturday or Sunday Every dollar up to $25 paid on your lot In excess of your regular payment within 30 days from date of purchase will credit you with double the amount $5.00 paid credits you with SIO.OO SIO.OO paid credits you with $20.00 $15.00 paid credits you with $20.00 $20.00 paid credits you with $40.00 $25.00 paid credits you with $50.00 BE A HOME OWNER
What You Pay Your Landlord lII* following figure, tiltonr tbe amounts of rent you |if y*r landlord, with 6 per rent, interval compounded annually: In 10 years at 0 per month 53.153.3S In 10 year* at S3O per month 54.1464 M
G. B, DURHAM & GO., 760 Lemcke Annex-Main 441
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How many words did Shakespeare use? What is jet? Can a soldier buy out of the service? This department of the Times will tell you. If you have a question to ask, send It with a 2-c*nC stamp to the Indiana Dully Times Information Iturcdb. Frederick J. Baskin, Director, Washington, D. C. The answer will be sent direct to you. PANAMA CANAL. Q. How long has the Panama Canal been operating and how many ships have used it? F- E. W. A. The Panama - Canal completed six years of operation at the close of business on Aug. 14, 1920. During this time 10,573 commercial vessels have made the transit. BIIAKEffPEARK’g VO< AIM LARY. Q. How many word* did Shakespeare use? How does this compare wllh the j average person’s vocabulary ? J. W. A. It hits been estimated that Shnkespeare used nbout 25,000 different wordß. The vocabulary of the average educated person seldom exceeds 2,500 words. FOX PI RE. Q. We have a piece of wood which produces n phosphorus glow. What Is the name of this wood? J. R. C. A, Any wood which gives off a phosphorescent glow when decaying Is known as fox fire. RHODE ISLANDS’ CAPITAL. Q. When did Newport cense to boa capital of Rhode island? 1. M. A. Up to 1900, Rhode island bad two calptals, Provldehee and Newport, but since that time all legislative business has been handled in Providence. ALTITUDE LIMIT. Q. Could a balloon go up to a height of 150 miles? G. A. L. A. A balloon could be made which
PLAN FOR A HOME Grand Opening Sale
SHANNON PARK, with many beautiful forest trees, is east, close in, and in a section of modest but attractive homes. It is bounded on the the north by Tenth street, on the south by Walnut street, on tbe east by Garfield avenue, and on the west by Sherman drive. It is intersected from the north and south by Denny, Chester and Bradley streets. TWO GOOD CITY OAR LINES. Shannon Park has access to two good city car lines, East Michigan and East Tenth, 5c fare, East Michigan is within one block of the addition and East Tenth is only three blocks away. Churches, schools, groceries, drug stores and parks are close at hand for your convenience. How to Get to Shannon Park By Street Car—Take East Michigan car to Garfield avenue (4100 east), and walk one block north to addition. City car line, with 5-cent fare. By Auto—Drive east on New York street to Garfield avenue (4100 east), and north three blocks to the beautiful tracts. Paved streets to the center of city.
Gome Saturday if Possible if Hot Come fcarly Sunday Lots ia this section will not last long. It’s the last chance people will have to buy such desirable close-in home sites.
would go up to about 150 miles where the atmosphere Is mostly hydrogen. No Instruments are now In existence to measure this altitude. STOCK MARGINS. Q. Can all stocks be bought on a 10 per cent margin? W. E. D. A. All stocks cannot be bought on such a margin. Curb stocks must usually be purchased outright. ROOT BEER. Q, Please give me a recipe for making root beer. G. 1. T. A. To live gallons of boiling water add IVi gallons of molasses. Allow it to stand for three hours, then add hi pound esch of bruised sassafras bark, wintergreen bark, sarsaparilla root, >4 pint of fresh yeast and water enough to make from 15 to 17 gallons. After this has fermented 12 hours. It can be bottled. * ARGCMRNT SETTLED. Q. To settle an argument, on which syllable should the name "Fatima” be accented? B. B. D. A. The accent Is on the first syllable, two pronunciations being given: Fat-1-ma or Fah-te-ma. CHARACTER OF JET. Q. What Is Jet? S. B. A. The Geological Survey says that Jet Is a dense black lignite which takes a good polish. BUYING OCT OF SERVICE. Q. Can a soldier buy out of the service? G. M V. A. According to a military regulation recently re-established, It Is possible for a man to purchase his discharge from the service. In order to do so he must be able to prove that he Is urgently ueed-
etl at home and that he will be of moro service to the country If discharged than if remaining. When such a discharge is desired a man must make application to his immediate commanding officer, stating the details of the case. WATER PRESSURE. Q. How high a column of water Is required to exert a pound pressure per square Inch? A. A column of water about two and one-third feet high is necessary to exert a pound pressure per square inch. Accused Dope Peddler Held for ILjS. Action Alonxo Taylor, colored, charged with selling a derivative of cocoa leaves, now await* action of the Federal Grand Jury following his arrest yesterday by J. P. Gavin, deputy United States marshal, and hearing before United States Commissioner Howard S. Young, who placed his bond at |5,000. Taylor was arrested recently by local authorities. His case In the Police Court was continued until next Friday. Taylor Is believed to be a member of a ring of narcotic dealers which has been operating here for several years, according to Federal officers. $600,000 Nurses Home Project Is Launched The board of public health last night adopted a resolution asking the city council to grant authority for the Issuance of $600,000 worth of bonds to finance the construction of a nurses’ home at the City Hospital. The resolution will go before the council at the regular meeting Monday evening.
DOG DOES FATHER A GOOD TURN
Points to be , Considered Shannon Park is not out in the country, but ,is In the very best home section of the East Side. *Clty schools, churches, groceries and drug stores are within three blocks of addition. All city Improvements, such as sewer, gas, water, electric lights and paved streets come right to corner of addition. Some of the lots already have cement sidewalks and sewers. Also electrio lights. Shannon Park Is not a barren piece of ground, but has many beautiful forest •trees. Shannon Park Is close to Brookslde Park and Eilenberger Woods. You Can Bo Your Own Salesman Every lot ia marked with a card giving the price and terms. If a lot suits, tear off the card.at once and present it to salesman on the grounds, or at our downtown office in the evening. There will not be enough of these large, beautiful, high, level lots to go around. Wo shall therefore limit each purchaser to three lots. You can buy any number up to and Including three lots, but not more than three. Own Your Own Home The full meaning of these four, big, little words ought to be impressed upon the minds and hearts of every father and mother in Indianapolis. Turn these four mighty words over In your mind and realize what they mean to you and YOUR FAMILY. Don’t Miss This Big Opportunity Let Nothing Keep You Away Shannon Park is an Addition All Indianapolis Should See. Bring your dollar with you, as no lot will be reserved without a deposit of SI.OO.
Close to Westinghouse and General Electric Plan's It ! within easy reach of all the east side factories, including the new Westingiiouse plant, tvliieh is only three blocks away, and the new General Electric plant, only a short distance away. These plants will bring more than 3,000 families to this section.
$20,000,000 SUIT AGAINST PAPERS Credit of City of Chicago Damaged, Is Claim. CHICAGO, Sept. IS.—Legal authorities are seeking precedent today for the $20.000,000 libel suits filed by the City of Chicago against the Chicago TrPtuue and the Chicago Dally News. It Is believed that these suits are the first and largest of their kind ever filed In the United States. The suits were brought by the city *t the Instigation of Mayor William Hale Thompson who charges that statements published In the newspapers during the recent primary campaign damaged the flri9nelal status of the city. The newspapers are charged with "persistently publishing false statement**" that the "city Is bankrupt.” Damages of $10,000,000 are asked frsm the Tribune and a like amount from the Dally News, Missionaries Leave for Work in Japan Special to The Time*. NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Sept, 18.—Mr. and Mrs. Walter Krlder have left for San Francisco, from which port they will sail In a few days for Japan, where they will engage In missionary work for the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Krlder is a son of the Rev. L. M. Krlder, a well-known minister In the Northern Indiana M. E.* Conference, and Mrs. Krlder is a daughter of L. M. Cox, a Frankfort banker. She graduated from DePauw University three years ago and for the last two years she has been engaged In social ..service work In Chicago.
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