Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 193, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 December 1920 — Page 6

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3lutoaua i)d\b aimrs INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. • Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. Advertisin- offices ( Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, G. Logan I‘ayne Cos. Advertising offices } y ew York) Boston. p a yu e . Burns & Smith, Inc. = j INCIDENTALLY, does any one remember whether that indictment against Sheriff Miller ever resulted in a trial? COULD IT BE POSSIBLE tjjat the "Doc” who attempted to warn Pool Operator Douglass of a police raid was our long lost “Doc Hughes?” FEDERAL AUTHORITIES and City Judge Pritchard have agreed that Kinney Hiatt and Henry Winkler are not desirable bondsmen. Judge Collins has not yet explained his opinion. NOT EVERY CAPITALIST can afford to let $5,000 remain idle as a cash bond for his appearance in court some day, but Edward Stevens appears to be unconcerned about interest charges. UNDER THE NEW county regime, $17,000 a year is to be spent as usual on the janitor service of the courthouse in spite of the fact that only $7,000 is required by the Board of Trade building. THE ATTENTION of the Taxpayers’ League, which recently opposed contracts for school buildings at this time, is respectfully called to the fact that the county is about to buy $55,000 worth of voting machines Tor use two years hence! The Bone of Contention In its latest statement to the gas consumers of Indianapolis the Citizens’ Gas Company has taken up the real bone of contention between its management and the consumers whom it is now asking to pay an increase of 50 per cent for gas. The company quotes from its contract and its bylaws to show that Its earnings must be applied: 1. To the payment of matured debts and operating expenses. 2. To the payment semi-annually of said dividends of 10 per cent per annum. 3. ‘To such extensions and betterments as may be ordered the board of public works. Then the company says: ‘‘The directors of this company will pay dividends to its stockholders as long as the earnings of the business make it possible to do so.” No gas consumer will object to the payment in dividends of a fair return on the investment from the net earnings of the gas company AFTER THE PAYMENT OF MATURED DEBTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES. But gas consumers generally object to the Continuation of dividends to stockholders when the gas company is not fulfllling its contract to furnish them gas continuously and gas of 600 B. T. U. quality. Gas consumers object to the skimping of operating expenses in order to pay dividends and there is no moral, legal or financial reason why the company should not be required to expend as much of its revenue as is necessary properly to operate its plant, even if such operating requires all of its revenue. There is among utilities today too much of an inclination to hold to the letter of their contracts only when it is to the interest of the utility and to prate of "emergencies” when the enforcement of the contract is to the advantage of the consumer. Until the Citizens’ Gas Company furnishes its consumers with 600 B. T. U. gas, continuously and not at meal times only, it has no moral or legal right to declare dividends on its stock. As its franchise with the city and its bylaws read, and as it now argues, the net earnings of said company shall be applied “first to the payment of matured debts and operating expenses.” Thug or Policeman? We think the Board of Safety has made a tactical mistake in ordering members of the Police Department to halt all pedestrians and automobiles and subject citizens to examination as to their business on the streets. , The menace of such a procedure lies in the fact that it gives hold-ups and robbers a delightful opportunity to masquerade as policemen and ply their trade on unsuspecting citizens who may easily mistake them for policemen. A great part of the Indianapolis police force operates in plain clothes. It is very difficult for the unsophisticated citizen to discern at first glance, or even later, whether the person who halts him is a policeman or a thug. The autoist who is halted in a more or less secluded spot by a policeman is very likely to mistake the policeman for a thug and adopt drastic tactics before he learns his mistake. The autoist who is halted by a thug in the disguise of a policeman is very' likely to be relieved of his valuables even before he discovers that he has been deceived. There will, we fear, boa tendency among belated autoists who are stopped in the streets to defend themselves first and look for police badges afterwards. And just at present, we have no policemen to spare, either for the emergency ward of the hospital or for the undertakers. If we might venture a suggestion to the gentlemen who have so far failed to evolve any effective way of coping with the crime wave in Indianapolis, it would be that they interest themselves a little more In finding out what becomes of the crooks the police do capture. Our investigations have disclosed that the court records contain the names of enough crooks, either on bond awaiting trial or under suspended sentences or paroles, to account for a great deal more crime than has yet been reported to the press. What we need right now is more severe punishment of the crooks whom the police have captured and whom they well know', rather than more drastic ways of detecting crooks. We have today a sufficient police force, sufficiently organized, to get 0 the crooks. But we have no assurances that the crooks will be punished when the police get them. In fact, it is the experience of every policeman that he must make from three tp five efforts to invoke punishment on a crook before he succeeds. Especially is this true if the crcok is fortunate enough to have money with which to hire some of the highly paid and remarkably proficient “fixers” who find “pickings” so luscious in this community. In Rem and in Personam It was never suspected that Greentown, between Kokomo adh Marion, would really produce a for-Bure hero, but thanks to the prohibition amendment to the Constitution of the United States and to the break-down of a perfectly good auto, Greentown is on the map. It sjems that in the absence of the sheriff of Howard County and possibly without consultation of the Country Club of Kokomo, the valiant officer of the law laid hands on and arrested whisky which Was being illegally transported from somewhere to Logansport. Students of jurisprudence say this was an action in rem. The marshal also arrested two persons who were running the automobile, but the sheriff came and took them away forthwith. This is an action in personam. ‘Thanks to the study of law and its wonderful erudition, we are not mixed in the arrest nor proceeding. The mixture might occur in the auto or with its contents at large, as any layman could discern under normal or pre-w ar circumstances. The law ever was wonderful. With a Federal outfit constantly working and an Anti-Saloon League never sleeping, with policemen always patrolling and w’ith a sheriff after all wrong doers, and so keen on his job that he goes as far as Greentown beyond the Country Club, all coupled with an arrest by so efficient a town marshal at Greentown, some confusion might have resulted from the liquor an<J two bootleggers. But thanks to the traditions of bench and bar and the wisdom of our forefathers, handed down from Blackstone, and Story, and a long line of legal lights, it is possible to distinguish, separate and take into custody, at various angles, all elements of the crime. Judge Anderson of the Federal k Court, will try the res or rem in this case, having the duty of passing on ■the whisky; the Kokomo court will pronounce judgment in personam and ■te Country Club will it, and really have nothing to do Ait the nasty mess and its coO^^^Aotlegger.

LOIS HANGS UP HER STOCKING But Fills It Herself to Deligh t Her Cousins

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Loi# Wilson bungs up her stocking and fills it with childish things to delight her young cousins. Miss Wilson, as the picture shows, is a first-class female Santa, because a kewpte doll tops off this Christmas assortment. The various film colonies at Christmas time are gay places. F.ven the youngsters on the “lot” are remembered by the movie folk. Miss \\ ilson looks mighty happy in this picture as she recalls the days when she was a wee girlie who believed in Santa. This season Miss Wilson is playing Lady Santa for her little cousins. Mies Wilson's latest movie release under the Paramount banner is “Midsummer Midness." and is scheduled to be s<*eu soon at the Ohio.

-!- -IMOLLY MtINTYKK HEADS CAST OF "ADAM AND EVA." Molly Mclntyre, who will be seen in the role of Eva in “Adam and Eva,” n Coinstock add Goat comedy, which will ho presented at the Murat Thursday, Friday and Suturday, with matinee Christmas lay. direct from 1400 performances in New Vork and ISO performances in Chicago, will be pleasantly re ailed by playgoers as Bunty Diggers in “Bunty Pulls the Strings” and as Kitty Mac Kay in the play of the sume name. She appeared last Benson in a vaudeville sketch. FIELD MINSTRELS ARRIVE THt’RSDAY FOR ANN'I'AL VISIT. It has been the practice of the A1 G. Field Minstrels to spend Christmas lu Indianapolis, and true to the old s hedule the minstrels will open a three-da\ eti gageuA-r.t Thursday night at English s. John Cartmell, the “dean” of Interlocutors, is again in his old place as ‘‘middle man.” and lends dignity to the potpourri of aong. dance and. wit which go to make un the opening feature. Bert Swor is Air. Field's premier comedian this year.

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CHAPTER CXIII (Continued!. “Oh, thank you—tliuuk you .'O much: Good night.' I sai'l with more fervor than originality, and returned to Terry. "We've got to find her:” he declared again, and added: “But there's no use taking the world in on it * * * Re*Ty wouldn't like a fuss. I’m glad Miss Sturges put your lieutenant on a false went. But, it's unfortuuate Miss Sturges has taken charge ” Before l could reply a very sober Carlottu came out of the telephone booth and joined us again. “It's so silly—but 1 can’t seem to make the operator understand me. Shall we go over to the building'/” “You're very good," said Terry, with a formal air that would have dismissed any one but Carlotta. “I called a taix." said Carlotta cf flctently. “It will be here by the time ve lock up. Take a cup of hot ci>ff**e. folks, while I shut up ■hop." 4<i!d Carlotta set two cup* of steaming coffee and a plate of sandwiches before us. For a second Terry stared after Carlotta, In puzzled fashion. Then

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One of the pillars of the Field entertainment and still very much in the game, is John Ilealy, grown famous as tbe Farson and 01’ Black Joe, and who has been with tbe Field company since its inception. Jimmie Cooper, comedian

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MISS LOIS WILSON. raid Tocalist. and Frank Miller, impersonator of comic negro female parts, are also on the list. Among the light footed dancers of the oasf are William Dorati, director of terpsi liore; Loo Imran. Vincent Dixon. Ed Ewald, Jimmie Cooper. Sherman Dern. Garner Newton. I’.d I’brig, Harry Young and Billy Miller, and Henri Nelser holds a place 41 11 his own in the outfit, both as dancer and impersonator. . .j. -|. ON VIEW TODAY. The attractions at the local theaters and movies today Include: Chauneay Oleott i:i ' Macuahla." *■ C <glish's; Emma Gurus at B. F. Keiths; popular vault* vlllc at the Lyric and Broadway: musical comedy at the Rialto; “Big Sensation." at the Park; “Broadway and Home.” nt the Colonial: “Peaceful Valley,” at Mtater Smith's; “Honest Hutch." at the <>t:lo; “Oh, Laly. Lady." at the Alhambra; "To Please One Woman." at the Isis, and “Number 17," ut the Regent.

h>* saiil quiPtly: “Fhe's kind—by Jove—she’s kind.'’ Whereupon he gulped down a sip or two of the hot drink. Afterward 1 realized that Carlotta wrote a pay-check and put It on the billfile, afterward I reacted to the fact that she didn't stop to pour herself a cup of coffee, but that she took a sandwich along and munched it in the cab. “Where'* your car?" ! asked Terry once we were embarked in the taxi aud swaying across to tho quiet east side of town, where Betty’s apartment is located. “I left It In front of the club. Thought I could run over faster." so* Terry soberly. I accepted that ns I accepted t'arlotta's taking command of our party. At the apartment house there was no new* —no news nt all The doorman and telephone operator alike reiterated that Mrs Bryce had c/tlleil a taxi at -About eUht that mornlug anil had driven away alone. “What kind of a taxi?" asked Carlotta.

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(Any render can get the answer to any question by writing the Indiana Dally Times Information Bureau, Frederic J. Ilaskin, Director, Washington, I). C. This offer applies strictly to information. The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical and financial matters. It does not attempt to settle domestic troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive research oil any subject. Write your question plainly and briefly. Give full name and address and enclose 2 cents In stamps for return postage. All replies are sent direct to the inquirer.) SILVER AGAIN BEING COINED. Q. When were the last silver dollars coined and when will more ba minted I P. W. H A. The last silver dollars were coined !u 1904. After that the Sherman act was repealed and the Treasury Department had no authority to buy more sliver for the coinage of silver dollars until the passage of the Pittman act, in April. 1918. Silver is now being accumulated under that act. which may be used to replace the silver dollars which were melted. WAR MONEY RATIO. Q. How was the money that was spent for the Army divided during the war; that is, how much went to pay the soldiers, furnish ammunition, et cetera? B. 11. K. A. The Army dollar was divided in about this fashion: Pay, 13 cents; ordnance, 29 cents; quartermaster, 44 cents; air service, 8 cents; engineers, 4 cents; medical se.rvtce, 2 cents; signal and miscellaneous, 2 cents. CRACKERJACK. Q, Please give recipe for craekerjac-k. J. F. U. A. Stir and cook two cups granulated sugar to a caramel stage, add two tablespoons of molasses anil two tablespoons butter. Pour over two quarts of popped corn which has a cupful of peanuts mixed with it. Use n wide, shallow pan as a receptacle. Set away to harden, then break into ple.ees. MANY OPPOSED REVOLUTION. Q. What percentage of tbe colonists were not in favor of the Revolution? W. E. A. It lias been estimated that fully onethird of the colonists, that is. one million out of three million population, were opopsed to the measures of the Revolution In all its stages. Parliament A Free Bulletin on the Use of Concrete When you get tired of mud in the back van!, lay a path of concrete. When thp floor in the basemeut rots out, make a permanent one of this same material. Put In fence post* of concrete that will be good when your grandchildren grow i old. Build foundations, doorsteps. horse ! troughs, septic tanks, silos of concrete The use of this artificial rock Is one !of the blessings of a progressive age. The lug bread Anybody can uae it. Get the booklet from our Washington In formation Bureau. 'N Frederic J. Ilaskin. Director, The ln“i*nj* Daily Time* Information Bureau, Washington, D. C. I enclose herewith 2 cents In stamps for return po.st.ig>* on a free opy of -How to Make and Use Concrete. Name Street City State V. J No one kne#. Mr* Bryce had ordered the esr orer her private wire. "Call the superintendent,” commanded Carlotta Him she cross questioned also, and then Anally she had him take us to Hetty’s apurtment and unlock it with his duplicate keys Silent and still lay the rooms, bile king irt us in triumphant, secretive fashion. There was no sign that Betty had been there Just the night before Terry was very silent but I knew that a strange, unreasoning panic had him by the throat Then 1 had an inspiration.—Cofiyright, 1920. (To Its Continued.)

mobilized a force of between 40,000 and 50000 men for service in the Revolutionary War, of which from 17,000 to 18,000 were Hessians. FURLOUGHED TO RESERVES. Q. What is meant by being furloughed to the Reserves V E. D. F. A. The Navy Department says that a 1 man being furloughed to the Reserves means that he can return to civilian pur- ] suits and will not be called upon to perform any duty in naval service except in an emergency. INVENTION OF MICROSCOPE. Q. Who invented the microscope? E. J. S. A. The invention of .the microscope is lost in antiquity. The oldest one In ex- i tstence Is In the British Museum. It is a plano-convex lens of quartz, less than .2 j

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of an inch in thickness, 1.4 inches in diameter, and with a focal length of about four inches. This was found in the ruins of Nineveh. AUCTION “PUFFER” DEFINED. Q. What is a “puffer” at an auction sale ? C. H. A. A “puffer” is a name applied to a person who is engaged to boost the price of articles sold at auction by bidding on them. This practice la known as bybidding or puffing. HEAT VALUE OF COAL AND WOOD. Q. In simple terms, what is the relative beat value of soft coal and wood? A. R. B. A. Average soft coal has about twice the heating value of an equal weight of dry wood. HIS GUIDE BOOK. “I must look in the book to see w'here I’ll go on my vacation." “You mean a resort directory.” “No, my bank book.”

HOROSCOPE “The stars incline, but do not comoal THURSDAY, DEC. 25. During the busy hours of this day Uranus Is strongly adverse, according astrology. In the evening Venus is isl benefle aspect. • The sway is held most unlucky for those who desire to travel, delays and even accidents being indicated. Women will not be fortunate to deal with, whilo this configuration prevails, for It is supposed to make them captioua, changeable and fault-finding In busines*. Persons whose birthdate it Is may have rather an unsettled year. Change*, however, will not be lucky. Children born on this day may be energetic and restless. Tbe boys subject to this sign usually succeed well in the Navy.—Copyright, 1&20.