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JuMrnta Sato SFiroaa INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Dally Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. iTblcteo Detroit. St. Louis, Q. Logan Payne Cos. Advertising officer |jew York, Boaton, Payne. Burns & Smith, Inc. '-r ~ 1 ■WTI HOPE the Haag? found the roads to their liking when they motored to the State Penal Farm! PRIMARY is suggested as a method of finding out whether the roters of Indiana want a primary! Why should a spider stay in the Marion County Jail when all that is necessary to get out Is an offer of restitution. TOM MARSHALL says he has no ambition except to talk when he wants to and most people think he has talked enough to gratify any one! THE MISSING LIQUOR in the Mike Besesi consignment was destroyed long ago, doubtless in a manner more satisfactory than Sheriff Bnider will employ with what was left THE POLITENESS of those robber? who offered to take their victim home after hitting him in the head Indicates that Jim Collins’ “nationally noted probation system’’ Is having an uplifting influence on the profession. An advertiser says that “a fleet of 1,000 balloons such as used by the United States Air Service could be filled daily with the amount of gas consumed every twenty-four hours in Indianapolis.” That is, of course, provided the air service obtained J. Dorsey Forrest’s permission before announcing its plans. Overdoing It! It is Indeed interesting to learn from the Marion News-Leader, a newspaper somewhat under the influences of the “American Gas and Electric crowd” that "to abolish the State board of public service would also Invalidate a large percentage of the public utility securities which under the present system of issue are practically guaranteed against depreciation in value by the commission.” Especially Is this interesting in view of the fact that section 93 of the utility act says: "No provision of this act and no deed or act done or performed under or in connection therewith, shall be held or construed to obligato the State of Indiana to pay or guarantee on any manner whatsoever, any stock or stock certificate, or bond or note or other evidence of Indebtedness authorized, issued or executed under the provisions of this act.” Surely there are reasons enough for opposing the repeal of the utility act without lugging forth evidence of its violation to show its value!

For Voters or Candidates? It is sincerely to be hoped that the Republicans of Indiana will eventually succeed in harmonizing their various views relative to direct primaries and evolve some kind of a system that will meet with the approval of the voters of Indiana. Just at present they seem to be having almost as much trouble in ascertaining what the voters want as the Democrats had in finding the voters last election. The responsibility for the modification of the system of selecting candidates rests entirely with the Republicans who have control of the Legislature. They were elected with a platform pledge to amend, not to repeal the present primary law. Presumably the voters of Indiana were cognizant of the platform when they elected the legislators to carry it out. There ought not to be any difficulty about the program, but, of course, there Is. Probably, when the astute gentlemen who gathered in the Severin Hotel and wrote the Republican Btate platform, were engaged in that delightful occupation they had no idea that Senator New and ex-Senator Beveridge would shortly be Jockeying for position in a double handicap with the senatorial nomination as the stake. Else the subject would never have been mentioned. But, Just as these gentlemen ignored the personal ambitions of these two men then, the legislators should Ignore them now. What Indiana wants Is a workable system of selecting candidates, not a law that will give an advantage either to Mr. Beveridge or to Mr. New.

Unjustifiable Compromising "Whatever arguments may be advanced to Justify the purchase of portable school buildings for the use of the children of Indianapolis, such purchases cannot In any way be regarded as In line with sound business principles. Such buildings as these are merely temporary makeshifts, costly, unsanitary and unsatisfactory. Their continued use in Indianapolis in defiance of law, hygiene and business sense has been a disgrace to the city quite long enough. The time has come when the school system of Indianapolis must be rehabilitated and the costa assessed against taxpayers who have avoided It for years while indifferently watching waste and extravagance. What Indianapolis needs now is a school board with the nerve to fire incompetents, the courage to expend all the money possible for it to obtain In a manner that will help make the sphool plant of Indianapolis better than the cross-road schoolhouse system of fifty years ago. The purchase of more portable buildings is merely a compromise with Interests that evaded taxes that should have been collected years ago for the erection of needed school buildings with the erection of which portables would not now be necessary. It is indeed unfortunate that the school affairs of Indianapolis are not in the hands of trustees with more real nerve and less willingness to compromise with their true convictions.

The Deluded Haags Louis and Julius Haag, who recently completed final arrangements for a brief stay at the Indiana Penal Farm, are entitled to the sympathy of this community in one respect at least. They have, at last, become the victims of misplaced faith in the ability of certain fee-grabbing lawyers and their hangers-on to keep them out of penal institutions. Neither of these deluded lawbreakers would ever have become “defiant, persistent and cynical” in their lawbreaking had not they been led to believe that for certain stipulated sums, delivered in hand to certain stipulated persons they could evade the penalty of any lawbreaking they might desire to do. There has been. In this city, for a good many years, a little clique of highly honored citizens who either have, or pretend to have great influence with the law. Either directly or indirectly, the members of this clique hold forth to lawbreakers the promise that they can and will protect their clients from prosecution and conviction. They did well in the Haags case for a long time. They secured for the Haags such favors and consideration as is never extended to lawbreakers who have not the money to pay for it. But they learned, somewhat to their surprise, that there is a limit beyond which their influence cannot be extended. Neither the wealth of the Haags nor the cunning of their defenders s fficed to prevent these two men from forming an acquaintance with the Federal penitentiary nor the State penal farm. Neither did the hired cloak of respectability behind which they sought .o hide shield them from the stigma of having become jailbirds. The money they paid to an unbelievably large number of Indianapolis izens who pretend to be better than they was money foolishly expended and taken from them under false pretenses. The shame of it all is that the public has not yet become wise enough to condemn their silent partners in law breaking who led them to believe they could never be made amenable to the law. These silent partners are today helping maintain their own respectability with the money they took from the Haags without consideration, jrHtt Hwn m to Simon.

WHEN A GIRL MARRIES A New Serial of Young Married Life ’By Ann Lisle-

CHAPTER CXXXV. “It doesn't hurt men to be Jealous,” declared Virginia, smiling at me almost wistfully across her luncheon table. “Jim Isn't Jealous—he hasn't any cause to be!’’ I returned all the more firmly because I didn’t understand my own blushes. “But he doesn’t like Mr. Norres’s, naturally, he won't approve of our turning to him for help in finding Betty.” “But Tony is the kind of friend peopie in trouble do turn to,” Insisted Virginia. “Well, he’s coming now. We’ll make the best of it And If I get in a row with Jim over It you'll defend me I” “Why tell him?” asked Virginia, cynically. “Oh, I wouldn’t deceive Jim” “I wouldn't have you. You’re honest, little Anne. I've always known that” As Virginia spoke we smiled at each other in the beginning of understanding. “You knew that even when you—didn't like me,” I said gravely. Virginia gave me honesty for honesty. “I don't know whether It's reserve or coldness—people call It both —but I can’t make friends easily or trust too quickly. Friends hurt us too much when they have the power. That's why I think it would do Jim a lot of good to be Jealous of Tony." “You mean you think Jim Is the aort of man who would admire his wife all the more because he thinks she's attractive to other men?” I asked. Before Virginia could reply the maid announced "Mr. Norreys,” and we ended our discussion by pressing It down and extinguishing its very embers the way a man puts out a cigarette—only the cigarette is smoked to the end, and our discussion had hardly begun. Even while I was greeting Anthony Norreys I wondered If I could ever persuade Virginia to ease her heart by telling mo In concrete fashion Juat what

PUSS IN BOOTS JR. By David Cory. One day as Puss Junior was traveling through a great forest he came to a little house where lived a beautiful maiden, wtlh no one to care for her except twelve ravens, whom she loved very dearly. And the reason she loved them so was because they were really her brothers, only they had been changed into birds by an old witch. But, of course. Puss didn't know this, and when he knocked on the door of the little house he was greatly surprised to see it opened by a raven. "What do you wish. Sir Cat?” asked the bird, with a deep croak. “I am a traveler," replied Puss, “and would rest my tired limbs. Can you not give me something to eat and drink ?” “I will see,” said the raven, and after a little w hile he returned with the beautiful maiden. And when she saw Fuss she was delighted, for she had seen no one for many months, except her twelve ravens. “Come In, little pussy cat,” ah# eald. And then she brought out a saucer of cream and some cake, and Puss sat down at a little table and ate his meal. Well, by and by, In came the other ravens, eleven In all, and they sat around on twelve little chairs and talked to themselves lu bird talk, which Puss couldn't understand at all. And by and by they all flaw out of the window and went to roost In a big tall tree, for It was growing dark and night waa coming on. Twelve ravens sat upon a tree. And they were unhappy as they could be, And from their ey twelve teardrops fell And turned Into flowers called bluebell. And pretty soon I'uss curled hlmaelt up in a chair and the pretty maiden went to sleep In her little white bed, and not a sound was heard In the little house until morning. But as soon as the sun was up the maiden got up and dressed, and Puss pulled on his boots ar.d went outdoors to look about him until breakfast should be ready. And when he saw the twelve lovely bluebells growing under the tree he went up and picked them and brought them into the house and gave them to the maiden. “Ah!” said she. “one apiece for my raven brothers.” and she placed one at each plate; and, not wishing to leave out Puss, she plucked a rose from her favorite bush and placed It by hi# plate. And when the twelve ravens sat down they were greatly pleased with the flow, crs. And then, all at once, each placed his flower in the feathers of bis breast. And, would you believe it, no sooner did these lovely bluebells touch those ravens than they changed at once from birds Into men. “Goodness me!” exclaimed Pus#—for be was so surprised, you know. And after the twelve brothers had kissed their sister they said to Puss, “If you had not gathered the flowers and given them to our sister, we would still be ravens. How may we repay you?” “By always being kind to animals,’ said Puss. And after that he resumed hi# Journey of adventure.—Copyright 192 L (To Be Contnuod.)

HOROSCOPE ‘Tbe stars Incline, but do not compel!” FRIDAY, FEB. 1L Astrologers read this as a qnlet day with Mars dominating In evil place. Uranus Is faintly helpful. All the signs seem to point to much unrest everywhere in the world, nnd this will continue to be reflected in this country. Growth of materialism and increase of immorality will be evident as the year advances, or at least will be recognized as never before, if the stars are read aright. Persons whose blrthdate It Is should avoid all litigation In the coming year. They should not speculate or take unnecessary risks. Children born on this day may be quick-tempered and rather er.actlng, but they are likely to be clever In mathematics and fond of aquatic sporls.

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■h© had meant by "I can’t trust too quickly. Friends hurt us too much when they have the power.” Wa# Virginia remembering Pat Dalton or was she warning me against Jim? An atmosphere of peace came Into the room with Anthony Norreys. Virginia’s trouble#—and mine—seemed suddenly Very far away. Even the worry over Betty began to lessen. Now that this thin-faced, worn-looking man, with his ice blue eyes and warm voice, had come to our aid, I felt sure we should find Betty Boyle.—Copyright, 192 L (To be continued.) SUNDAY SCHOOL IN IT. S. Q. How many Sunday schools are there, and how many scholars In attendance In the United States? JC. S. A. According to a report of the Census Bureau In 1018, there were 105,270 Sunday schools, with an enrollment of 10.051,675.

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HOLD LEAD IN SOUTH AFRICA Anti - Secessionists Increase Seats in Legislature. CAPETOWN, Union of South Africa, Feb. 10. —With a number of constituencies still to be heard from, the result in the general election today stood as follows: Nationalist (secessionists), thlrty-sewen. Labor, nine. Independent, onet The Nationalists and Laborites will have fewer seats in the next national legislature than they had in the last one, according to all indication*. Child Is Eighteenth SACRAMENTO,* Cal., Feb. 10.—The eighteenth child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank I'omlngo was born here Feb. 8, according to the birth certificate filed today. Seventeen of the children are living. The oldest child is 26. Domingo is 51 and his wife 45.

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The eyes of all Hoosierdom are now turning to the Twenty-second Semi-Annual oAutomobile Show to he held by the Indianapolis oAutomobile Trade oAssociation at the Indiana State Fair Grounds the week of iMarch 7to 12 * The entire show has been planned in keeping with the ideals of utility, beauty and harmony . There will be good music and the most beautiful decorations ever shown in Indiana . You will find here the car you need at the price you want to pay .

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (Any reader can get the answer to any question by writing THE INDIANA DAILY TIMES INFORMATION Bt REAU. FREDERIC J. HASKIN, DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON, D. C. This offer applies strictly to information. The bureau cannot give advice on legal, medical and financial matters. It does not attempt to Beetle domestic troubles, nor to undertake exhaustive research on any subject. Writ# 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.) TEAR SHELL DESCRIBED. Q. What is a tear shell? F. B. M. A. This Is a Bhell projectile filled with chemicals, which on explosion forms a gas (tear gas) which blinds the eyes with tears for some time. FEDERAL RESERVE SALARIES. Q. What are the salaries of officials of the Federal Reserve Board? G. I. N. A- The five members of the board receive $12,000 a year each; the comptroller

Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association

THERE’S a lot of loose talk going around these days about the automobile. Some people have been trying to work themselves into a nervous frenzy about it “Luxury,” they say, “it’s ruining the country.” Since these few want to put the automotive vehicle on trial, let’s really check up and see where we do stand

First let’s forget all about the pleasure of owning and riding in an automobile. Let’s not consider the health and happiness it brings to the 306,000 families in the state who own machines, andto their friends and relatives. Consider it entirely from an economic standpoint. In the first place several hundred thousand men, women and children in Indiana depend on the automotive industry for their bread and butter. Millions of dollars are invested in the business. It is largest in the state. The quick transportation of the automobile has caused the growth of the beautiful suburbs of a hundred Indiana cities and towns, and has added billions of dollars to the value cf city property. Where a farmer used to take a half day to get into town, he now jumps in his machine and is there and back in an hour. Products that would otherwise rot in the 6elds are hurried to market. The motor vehicle has increased the productivity of the

of the currency as ex-offlclo member. $7,000 a year additional to his salary of $5,000 as comptroller. The executive secretary receives SIO,OOO a year; the secretary to the board $0,000; the assistant secretary, $8,600; the general counsel. $8,500; the chief of operations and examinations, $5,000; and the fiscal agent, $4,000. ADELINA PATTI’S AGE. Q. How old waa Patti at the time of her death? C. C. H. A. Adelina Patti, one of the world’s most famous singers, died at her home, Cralg-y-Nos castle, Pencae, Wales, September 27, 1910, In her seventy-seventh year. last states admitted. ' Q. Which was the last States to be admitted to the Union? H. M. A. The last States were New Mexico and Arizona, both of which were admitted to the Union June 30, 1910. BILL OF MORTALITY. Q. What was a bill of mortality? V. P. L. A. This waa a list, which was issued weekly, setting forth the births and deaths occurring within the limits of

average farmer in Indiana by 68 per cent. A third of the freight in the state is hauled by automobiles. The truck has made possible store-door delivery. This saving is reflected in the lowered price of nearly everything you buy. The automobile has been a factor in holding down the mounting cost of living during the past few years. It is now playing an important part in bringing living costs back to a sane basis. The automobile is a* transportation vehicle. Seventynine per cent of the entire use of all automobiles in Indiana is for business. No one would deny that we must have both transportation and business. In many cases the automobile is cheaper transportation than the railroad or the interurban. It’s more flexible. You go wherever and whenever you need to. The automobile is a utility of the most necessary type. It serves for business, for emergencies, for recreation—in all, for everything that makes life more worth living.

London, the publication of the## lists having begun In 1592. Buck bills <r# now supseded by the weekly bills prepared at the Registrar General's office. WAR EXFENSES OF Y. M. C. A. Q. From 1917 to 1919 bow much money was expended by the Y. XI. C. A. with prisoners of war / N. E. F. A. According to a financial statement of this organization, $1,068,59L12 was expended for this purpose. TO CLEAN MEERSCHAUM. Q. Is there any way to clean the outside surface of a meerschaum pipe? XL R. T. A. It may be cleaned by steeping the pipe for some time In a solution composed of one part ammonia and two parts water. NICKEL CENTS OCT OF USE. Q. When was the coinage of nickel cents discontinued, and how many of these were minted? D. T. R. A. By act of April 22, 1884, the coinage of nickel one-oent pieces waa discontinued. The total amount coined was $2,077,720.

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