Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 272, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 March 1921 — Page 6

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JttMatta Sails STimrs INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street \ Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. (Chicago, Detroit, St Louis, Q. Logan Payne Cos. Advertising offices (Mew York. Boston, Payne, Burns & Smith, Inc. THE GOVERNMENT got over six hundred million at the last income tax payment date. It felt something like it to the payor. CHICAGO will soon receive $2,138,382 as its share in the street car profits for 1920. If Chicago would only annex Indianapolis, possibly we - could help to spend that sum. LEAVENWORTH, Ind., has an ordinance forbidding any person over 14 years old appearing on the street in a garment which exposes the arms, shoulders or legs, on penalty of a fine from $5 to $25. Would half a bare arm put a man in jail? Expensive Luxuries If someone will tell what Europe really means, or where she is drifting it will be worthy of most careful study. While German? is invaded by hostile troops to collect reparation, and Russia is starving; while America is called upon to contribute to the Near East, a very worthy charity, and Hoover organizes a huge relief for European children, the royalty formerly called the aristocracy is flaunting Itself over there in a manner well calculated to make anarchists and destructionists of every one. It Is found that Prince Freldrich Leopold of Prussia, cousin of the former Emperor, not only stole everything of value on which he could lay hands in his beloved fatherland, but his conduct in Switzerland in going into debt without means to repay, is worrying even the Prussian Finance Minister. He seems to have been not only an expensive luxury and loafer, but a scoundrel and thief. Then Prince Joachim Albrecht of Prussia, who acquired fame by provoking an attack on the French mission in Berlin, again gets in the light by being the center of an uncalled for scene In a Naples hotel, where he la properly “called” by a Frenchman. \ Really, if Europe Is as badly off as it seems, and It probably is, it would appear that the best thiug to do would be to put these people to work instead of permitting them to rob and steal and then live In some place blessed by nature with beautiful scenery, but at the same time filled by starving citizens. They might aid thus in furnishing a solution to the world problems and its confusion. After all that Germany has been required to face arising out of the royal family there should awaken a consciousness that the luxury of war lords and special privileged princes should end and that quickly. Either the defeat of Germany was not sufficiently severe, or she has not yet learned her lesson of democracy. The sooner she learns the better.

Showing the Colors After the great Americanism meeting in New York it would seem unnecessary to extend efforts, but Philadelphia promises to show her colors in an equally patriotic manner. That German propaganda gathering staged in New York a short time ago, will seem most insignificant w hen it is compared with the Americanization meetings. It Is a move In the right direction. The Americanism movement is always in order and its effects are good, but beyond the immediate results are seen the grand, dignified principles of Americanism, greater and stronger than ever. Freedom of speech and press is part of our government During the war, and even before, the Germans had utilized such propa ganda methods that it really was a proper measure to stop them by main force if necessary. Others were convicted and sent to the penitentiary for abuse of some of the privileges of free speech during the anxious moments of the hostilities. It becomes necessary, after the danger of the moment is passed, to cease those main-strength methods and to meet propaganda with a counterpropaganda. Americans will think and no laws nor officers can prevent the activities of their intellects. It is useless to try. Therefore the next solution to the problem Is to out-propaganda the old school and cause right thinking. Give the sunlight of patriotism to the dark corners and foul gasses of sedition and rotten social theories and they will fade away. It is notable, too, that 3 few minutes of Americanism will overcome the most carefully laid plans which are not in accord w ith it.

Gen . Wood's Future The retirement of General Wood from the army to associate himself with the University of Pennsylvania, as its president, does honor to that Institution, although the school is certainly honoring the man. To have America’s higher seats of learning become an asylum in its academic sense, for great men, indicates several very interesting propositions. Ex-President Cleveland went to Princeton, while Taft is at Yale and ex-President Harrison was associated with an Indiana law school. There are many Instances in history where great thinkers found refuge or comfort and even support in some university. -Their presence and work afterward reflected fame to the institutions with which they had been associated. The retirement of some great man to a university indicates a growth In the permanency and spirit of the school for higher learning and gives a dignity to the schools which has scarcely ever been heretofore reached in American history. Usually the university was so poor it could scarcely keep its teachers paid; it was obliged to accept such associates as it could get, and was often made up of retired ministers and a few others who barely eked out sufficient to keep soul and body together. Today the colleges are on a more satisfactory basis thanks to the generosity of America, those who are connected with them are not taking alms and as institutions they may have an individuality of their own. The University of Pennsylvania is to be congratulated on having General Wood become a member of its faculty. On the other hand the general should be felicitated upon entering what may be the crowning achievement of his life.

* Emergencies 9 Surely there are many wide-awake sheriffs in Indiana, evidence to the contrary notwithstanding. In order to side-step the demand for a State constabulary, the last Legislature passed some kind of a law permitting sheriffs to employ an unlimited number of deputies in any emergency. These men are to be paid out of the county treasury. This act is not yet printed so as to be available to the public, but the good sheriffs of the State, all friends of the “dear peepul," have already discovered that an emergency is existing and are seeking to know how to employ the new enactment. In other words, these minions of the law are seeking to find some way whereby their own remuneration may be increased, or whereby their deputies may be hired out of State funds, and they are willing to stretch the law as far as it will go by finding some supposed emergency. Riot, arson, mobs, great disturbances constitute an emergency, but it is very doubtful if any will exist for the aid of the anxious sheriffs. Human nature does not change. Before election the sheriffs stand for economy and efficiency in office. W T hen installed, if there is any way to get taxpayers' money fay even a loose Interpretation of the law, the same is utilized. To the officer an emergency immediately arises, when that will assist any raid on the treasury.

The New Idea The world is getting better. If in doubt Just observe how the old legal maxim, "caveat emptor”—let the purchaser beware—is slowly being retired from the practioes and laws of today Inspectors of the State commissioner of weights and measures caused $423.85 to be refunded to purchasers who, during the month of January, were the victims of short -weights or measures. A generation ago it really would have been regarded as a bright business trick to give short weights or to “gouge” a little. Again, it is reported that State inspectors of milk have in many instances required a correction in the amount of cream carried, when there was not enough. To this may be added the regulations restricting the amount of water allowed in butter and many other incidents showing a spirit of giving the purchaser full value for his purchase. Human nature has not changed—there are cheats and rascals, but the fairness has so grown that the Sta£e is not going to stand by idly and see a person bilked out of his money. The old idea of caveat emptor is gone.

( ■■ ' * th " Maoris became the first settlers of* Top (left to right) —A scene In the giant kauri forest district, fromfind tea. Is set out at 10 p. m., and I

By W, D. BOYCE. A UCKLAND, New Zealand—A big seaplane built in Seattle, Wash., and sent here for the use of a proposed flying school, was the medium of the first flight taken since we left the United States to obtain articles and pictures to send back to the United States. To Merl La Voy fell ttie honor of going up with Capt. George Bolt, former aviation in-, structor for the New Zealand forces during the world war, as his pilot. I wondered why Bolt chose to go up barefooted but learned the reason when the flight was over and It was impossible to bring the plane up to dry land because of a strong breeze. Bolt waded ashore with La Voy on his back. Aviation bag not y**t become so common In New Zealand as to be an everyday matter and tbe fliers divided Interest with tbe many sailboats competing in tbe annual regatta in tbe harbor. Flying

WHEN A GIRL MARRIES A New Serial of Young Married Life ——By Ann Liele

CHAPTER C’LXIX. Phoebe stood clutching the Jade earrings and necklace Dick West had bought her the night before. Her little heartshaped face flashed out at me In vivid deilanee, and between us vibrated the words she had just spoked. ‘‘Ye*, I’ve changed. And you can’t change me back again. Remember that!” I realized the truth of what she had just said. I couldn’t change this flaming, pleasure-loving coquette back to the little Phoebe of a few months ago—the girl of soft lips and gentle eyes. I had failed. Rut there wait one other who might succeed where we had failed. Phoebe had loved N'oul once—loved him devotedly. There was no doubt of that. Child love, perhaps, but sincere and true and good. She had come to the city lonely and hungry for life. Friendship and excitement and love were the things she had wanted. So Phoebe had failed in her first search —the search for friendship. ' Then, before she could begin searching anew- for the second thing her youth craved —gayety—Neal had coine. And he had bought her the gift that held in Itself the sum of all her longings—love. I could see Phoebe again on the evening of her return with Virginia, sitting on the big couch with one foot tucked under her and peering up to smile a shy ‘TIello!” As if it has been only yesterday, I could hear Neal's reply: I thought you were Just a kid. And Phoebe's: “I’m a grown woman—seventeen!” How they had laughed together then ami how happily they had sat • side by side, finding each other and forgetting in the joy of that the hurt of the thorough snubbing Virginia had given Neal for h's presumption in calling her “Virginia,” and for his awkwardness in, stumbling on Pat Dalton’s name. It began that very night, I suppose. They didn't know it, hut even then those two young things were reaching out to each other with shy. half-guessed longings. Neal had brought her the great gift of all, and Phoebe had forgotten the lesser gifts. Yes. -there was one thing for me to do—send for Neal. I would write to Father Andrew, ask him to work hard to help Neal get his discharge, and to persuade the boy to come back to us as soon as he was out of the army. In that moment the kinship of the Harrisons. In spirit as well ns blood, was very clear to me. They had pride in common and stubborness. Perhaps his sisters also shared Jim’s need of dominating the one he loved. I didn’t know. But of this I was certain—Virginia had wrecked herself on the her own pride and stuhand I were drifting into because of these same things Phoebe. My own pride.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, MARCH 24,1921.

iin a country as hilly as New Zealand is a risky thin* and seoplaneg are favored by those who plan to do their traveling in the air. Only a ghort time ago an airplane while trying to ui ike a lauding on bad ground crushed killing Its three passengers and four spectators. From tbe air it was possible to look northward along the peninsula to • the great kiuri forests which have made Auckland the timber center of the entire Dominion. In this same area la carried on an Industry which has no rival In the world, and which makes It possible fo* the United States to lead the world in the manufacture of varnishes and linoleum. It is the knurl gum industry and it is found that only in the 814,000 acres in northern New Zealand where the kanri trees are thick. KAURI GUM REALLY 18 NOT GUM AT ALL. Kauri gum is really not a gum at all. It is the solidified turpentine of the kauri tree and Is a resin. It assimilates oil more quickly and at a lower temperature than any other known gum. and for that reason Is always sought by the makers of the best varnishes. The best quality, which is transparent, is ’ used as a substitute for amber in making of pipe stems, cigur holders, etc. Many, many years ago—before even

my own need of freedom, might work enough damage so that Jiui and I would he shipwrecked too in the end. I dared not think of that now. What the i resent demanded was that I save Phoebe. We had taken the circlet of diamonds from h*r band and had sent it back to Neal. We had taken love from her. And Phoebe had turned to the least of her gifts and exalted it to first place. Excitement was her patron saint now. and It would wreck poor little Phoebe unless someone saved her from herself. ' “That carved jade, dear—do you think you ought to accept such gifts?” Phoebe’s face dimpled with mischief. “Did you see Shelly’s face when he held my pretties? M.v. wasn’t he jealous 1 I’ll wager he sends me a whole garden of American Beauties today.” “Phoebe!” I cried in real repugnance, “you’re playing those men off against each other to see which will do more for you, which will send more wonderful presents.” Phoebe took a sudden impulsive step toward me. There was a wistful look on her face and is seemed to me that she was going to be gentle and repentant. But what she said at lust was: “You think that! That jade”— Then her voice grew impish: “Well, think away, Anne, think away. The necklace

Do You Know Indianapolis?

This picture was taken in your home city. Are you familiar enough with it to locate the scene? Tuesday’s picture was of the pavilion at Riverside Park.

the Maoris became the first settlers of' New Zealand—great kauri forests must have covered the peninsula and were destroyed, to be followed by other forests, which likewise were destroyed probably from fires caused by lightning. So it happens that today the best gum is found deep in the ground, ten or more feet below the surface. In sev oral places after gum found near the surface has been removed as many as three layers have beeu discovered at varying depths. The gum diggers, some 10.(MX) in number, are picturesque as they go about with their long spears, probing into the ground and later shoveling away the dirt above the spot where they have located gum. It comes up in large chunks, although portions as small as a walnut are not scorned, because the gum is worth around SBOO to S3OO a ton for the average quality. The closer the gum is to the surface and the drier the land where tt is found the better price it brings, for the lighter colored gum is more favored by buyers. That which i.s dug up In swampy grounds is almost black. Gum aso is found in the forks of living trees, but tbe quality is poor and so much damage has been done to trees by careless gum gatherers that seeking guiu in the trees is forbidden on public lauds. Some pieces that weighed as much us 1(H) pounds have been found.

FREE FOB ALL NOT SO VERY LONG AGO. Until s few year ago there was no organization or restriction about the digging of gum. The diggers, both mi u and women, worked independently, digging here and there, taking away whatever gum they could find near the surface and moving on to another spot. Now the Government has It lu charge, licenses the diggers and buys most of their find for shipment abroad. It Is a pismllar fact that the majority of Austrians who live in New Zealand are working a* gum diggers. They camp together iu groups of twenty or thirty, get in the field at dawn and work until dark. They Hre careful and methodical about the work and stay at the same place until assured they have obtained all the gum. 1 was told that it is a saying in the gum fields that it is useless to follow up an Austrian. Many of the diggers make good Itviugs by following lip the careless diggers and where they find only the surface ground has been worked, probe with long spears and by weans of hooks bring up the deeply burled gum. Some concern has been expressed by the authorities over the ruination of the ground by cureless diggers. Rather than clear off the tea trees and ferns which cover the ground they sat these afire and burn off the top layer of the soli, never more than two or three Inches deep, leaving exposed only white pipe clay which has not been found of much use for growing anything. Experiments to try to make grass which can be pastured by sheep have met only with moderate success. ALLIED INDUSTRIES FOUND IN AUCKLAND. Its nearness to the kauri forests has glveu Auckland sevoral Industries allied with the timber business, such as shipbuilding. timber converting, sash and door making and the manufacture of vur.

cost S2OO and the earrings SSO. Now, what do you say to that?” “Phoebe!” I cried, furiously, "Yon can’t do such things. You shau’t accept such gifts from men!” “No?” asked Phoebe suavely. "Who's to stop me?’’ Then a voice rang out from the other room: "Hello, the house! Who's to stop what? And who’s to welcome me back to the big city?” It was Neal! (To b* continued.) PUSS IN BOOTS JR. Now, It’s a very uncomfortable feeling to be In a closet bidding and to hear people hunting high and low for you. So at last Puss opened the door and stood before the three little men. And then he held out his paw and grinned. "I am a traveler and would be thankful If you would give me a night’s lodging.” “Who let you hide in the closet ?’’ asked all three little men at once, and they looked suspiciously at the poor little parrot. “1 did,” she answered. And then the three little men said, “Begone, you careless bird.” and they pushed the poor little parrot out Into the night. “Now, you go,” they cried, turning to Push. “Most willingly,” he answered. “But keep your hands off or 1 will prick you with my sword,” and Puss waved hi* weapon at them as ho slipped out of the doorway.

1 Top (left to right)—A scene in the giant kauri forest district, from which kauri gum is obtained. The logs are hauled to the banks of creeks and floated to the mills only when there is a freshet. Kauri wood is one of the few native woods which is light enough to float. The winters in New Zealand are not severe enough to drive the sap out of the hardwood trees, hence the wood is heavy and the lumber from them unsuitable for building, as it warps and twists after being sawed. New Zealand ships thousands of feet of kauri wood to Australia fn exchange for heavy wood suitable for timbering work. Giant kauri cut being hauied out of the forest by means of trucks on logging railway tracks. Horses haul the trucks from the spot where the timber was cut to the water side, from which they are floated to the mills or to the main roads over which they are hauled by horse or ox teams. After bringing in his day’s find the gum digger has to scrape the lumps of gum clear of the earth clinging to It and then wash It, because color makes a lot of difference In the price which the gum will bring, the lighter the color the higher the price. Light gum Is much In demand for a substitute for amber in the making of pipe etems, cigar holders, etc. Tapping giant kauri tree for turpentine resin which, when solidified, becomes kauri gum. This Is so Injurious to the trees that It Is forbidden on kauri lands owned by the government. The trees are climbed by means of rope slings and ropes dropped over limbs which sometimes are a hundred feet above ground. Helpers on the ground raise or lower the tappers as required. Below—“ Spearing the ground” for kauri gum. Where the deposits of gum lie deep spears that often reach a length of twelve feet are used to probe through the soil and pipestone clay subsoil. When gum in any quantity is found the digger wields pick and shovel until it is uncovered.

nlsh. Near the city are tbe great dairying and farming district* end the reuniting products —cheese, meat packing, hides, wool, flux and articles made from them—are among the principal exports Most of the material is shipped lu its raw state, hut Auckland has rope and twine factories and other industries on a small scale for home supply, in sugar refineries on the shores of the bay Auckland has the one source of sugar supply for the whole Dominion. Lately factories for the maklug of foodstuffs from grain have been erected. The pipe clay which is so plentiful in the peninsula provides the raw material for the bri< k and tile and pottery industries of Auckland. Quantities of fruits—oranges, lemons, olives, apples and peaches—are raised in the vicinity of Auckland. Gold mines and sulphur rnluee and a few mines which produce coal of fair quality only are located within a few miles. To a person who has read any of the early history of New Zealand Auckland offers scores of Interesting spots—scenes of famous battles, sites of buildings noted In the stories of other days (many of which are still standing), relics of Maori life in their savage days, and so on. I fouud one of the most interesting places to be the Auckland museum. It is housed In a simple building, but Is rich in things which in the future will be impossible of duplication. Every phase of New Zealand life is represented and the museum houses the world's most com plete collection of articles connected with the Maoris. MOV rkflioa engages MK. BOYCE’S ATTENTION. To me the absorbing thing in the museum was the replica of a mu a, the largest bird ever kuowu to man, and which

.“Come with me. little parrot,” he said. “You and 1 will be comrades.” and he picked the little bird up and placed her upon his shoulder, and men off he went in the darkness. And by and by they cams to a forest. So Puss climbed up into a tree and the little parrot perched herself on a limb, and there they slept till morning came. And, oh. dear me! Weren't they hungry when they woke up! But tlieer was nothing to eat except some herbs and nuts. “Come, let us look for a house,” said Puss Junior, and he ran down a path that led through the forest, and by and by he stopped in front of a hollow tree where sat a I little old man of the wood. He was dressed in a green stilt and on his head was a high peaked hat. “We are very hungry," said Puss, stroking the parrot. “I have money to pay for food.” “Sit down.” said (he dwarf. And then he went inside the hollow tree and pretty soon ho came back with a tray covered with a white cloth, on which was spread delicious food. And when Puss and the parrot had eaten their fill the little | dwarf said: “Take the uapkin with you. It is a magic one. Say to it, ‘Be covered with food and drink,’ and your command will be obeyed.” “Take this in return,” saW Puss, and he handed the dwarf a magic ring. And then Puss and his feathered friend went upon their way, and after going a little distance they heard a voice singing. “Oh, I'm so hungry I could eat A peppermint stick of forty feet, A layer cake as big as a house, And a chocolate coated caramel mouse.” “Now’s a good chance to use our magic napkin,” said Puss. "Who's singing?” he asked. “But whoever you nre, come here and you shall have your wish.” and Puss spread his magic napkin on the grouud and said: “Please be covered with a peppermint stick, a layer cake and a chocolate mouse.” And next time you shall hear what happened after that. —Copright, 1921. (To be continued.) TIIE ELECTRIC CITY. Q. What city in the United States is known as tho “Electric City ?’’ I. M. C. A. This name has been applied to Schenectady, N. Y. Thousands of people are here employed in the manufacture of electrical apparatus. ORIGIN OF THE INDIAN. Q. Please publish an answer to the question, “Where did the Indians come from?” E. N. I, A. The Office of Indian Affairs states that no one knows exactly where Indians originated and how they got to America. Some say they originated in China ; some say Egypt, and seme say India. They are supposed to have come her* across the Behring Strait or via Atlantis, the lost continent, r MAY HAVE SMALLPOX TWICE. Q. Can a person have smallpox twice^ \ . Hr D. A. \ A. The public health service says that tlaere have been a few instances in which persons have hud twice.

became extinct hundreds of years ago, probably soon after tbe Maoris first came to tbe country. Some scientists hold to the theory that the moa was gone before the Maoris landed, but the fact that bones of tbe giant bird have been found la eav£ along with cooking uteusi's aud other articles indicate that the Maori wiped out the moa by killing the birds for food and to obtain feathers for decorating bis garments. There were several species of moa, ranging from the size of a turkey to a dozen feet in height, with leg bones like that of an elephant. It looked like an ostrich or an emy. but had no wings and Its weight apparently hung so fa? forward of the thighs that the bird must have stood up very straight when in motiou, presenting au awe-iuspiring sight. Feathers of the moa have been found In quantities in both the North aud South islands of New Zealand aud are more like tbe feathers of the emu than any other bird. Apparently the birds still thrived in the South island long after they had disappeared from the North iglarid -another bit of evidence in support of the theory that the Maoris killed off the moa, for the Maoris always have lived mostly lu the North island. 1 have seldom run across a hotel that gave quite such good food and accommodations as the Grand in Auckland. An American is quite taken off his feet with the lsvishness with which a guest is fed. At 7 o’clock in the morning the maid brings him tea aud little cakes or fruit if he prefers it; at S a heavy breakfast is served; lunch is at 1 p. m.. tea at 4. dinner at 6:30, and to cap it off a lunch of big proportions, rangiug from cold meats aud salads to sweets

KEEPING HOUSE WITH THE HOOPERS

(The Hoopers, an average American family of five, living in a suburban town, on a limited income, will tell the readers of the Dally Times how the many present-day problems of the home are solved by working on the budget that Mrs. Hooper has evolved and found practical. Follow them dally in an interesting review of their home life and learn to meet the conditions of the high cost of living with them.)

THURSDAY. The entire morning was consumed in fitting out the Browns, with the help of a few neighbors, to make the trip across town to the home of their relatives. Mrs. Hooper kept a big trunk in the attic in which she carefully folded away such garments as could no longer be used by the members of her family, and while there was never a great deal in it, whenever an emergency call came she knew just what she had at her disposal in the trunk without having to search the house and clothes closets and bureau drawers looking for something that might be confiscated from their own wardrobe. In the afternoon the time at Mrs. Hooper’s disposal for shopping was so short that she decided to buy Roger's shoes, which had to be done that day or she would miss the sale, and let the purchase of the material for Helen's dress go until later, when she wouldn’t be so hurried. She met Roger when school was out and.they went together to select his shoes and have them carefully fitted. Those she was buying for him today were stout winter shoos that were being sacrificed to make room for the new spring stock and as he would not be wearing them until late next fall it was verj necessary that they should he fitted with the idea that his foot might grow larger in six mo iths. She succeeded in finding for $3.50 a splendid pair of shoes that were worth twice the money, and would be all ready to be worn without the bother of shopping for them in the early winter, when getting a bargain in that type of shoe would be out of the question. Some soft collars for Henry were found at 15 cents apiece, and Roger bought anew battery for the electric bell which he was to fix on Saturday, i On the way home the market was vis- | ited for a supply of fruits for the re- j inlander of the week, and to tell the fish ; man to save some fresh halibut and oys- j ters for dinner tomorrow. Mrs. Hooper stopped for a moment to Inquire about the health of the littie Briggs girl, who had been 111 for over a week, and was told by the mother of the child that nothing seemed to agree with her and that she was losing weight eveiy da^.* *1 think yon really ought to have the doctor, Mrs. Briggs," said Mrs. Hooper seriously. “He will put her on a diet and then you can stick to it until she gets strong again.” “Oh, I'm sick of hearing about diets.” 1 snapped Mrs. Briggs. “It’s expensive enough planning just plain meals, with-

and tea, is set out at 10 p. m., and th* guest who by any chance feels hungry can help himself. Yet the charge for room and food is only about $3.50 a day. Drinking is quite common. The ‘•pubs,” as saloons are known here, close tt 6 o’clock, but in the hotels the bartender will continue to serve customers openly through a little door in the bar proper and is quite within the law, although he would not be permitted to serve anythiug over the bar. The Salvation Army is quite strong in Auckland and within the la§t few years has established the only cure for inebriates in the whole dominion upon two islands purchased by the organization. The government apparently appreciates the danger of drink and cooperates with, the Salvation Army to the extent that, at the discretion of the magistrates, habitnal drunkards may be sentenced to take tbe cure for a year instead of going to Jail. Open and promiscuous drinking seem* quiet in contrast with the Puritanical observance of the Sabbath in a city which requires street cars to stop during church hours lest the worshippers b* disturbed by unseemly noises. New Zealanders are proud of their country's reputation for health, but the sick in Auckland are well taken care of at both public and private hospitals that are said to be up to date and modern in equipment. The government maintains homes for the blind, the insane and for war veterans, a maternity hospital for families of small means, while charitable organizations provide for orphans and other unfortunates. My greatest surprise has been the weather. January in New Zealand is equivalent to our July and in Auckland the thermometer has stood around 75 degrees, the breeze has been gentle and cooling and there has not been a night when you could not sleep under two blankets anl feel perfectly comfortable, while if you lost the covers in the night the balmy air would not be unpleasant without covering. I am told that in winter Auckland rarely has temperatures below 40 degrees above zero, while the hottest summer days are seldom above 85 degrees. The weather alone makes up a great deal for the annoyance of having to climb a hill wherever you go.

Recovers Speech With Ether Treatment BOSTON. March 23—Robbed of his speech by falling from a bed at the Deer Island immigration station, where he is being detained on a question of citizenghip, Ernest Young a former British aviator, is again able to talk as a result of the administration of ether by Dr. Albert Murphy of the Long Island medical staff. Young, who Is 27 years old, and the son of a wealthy Scotchman, was stricken dumb during the war as a result of being shot down behind the German lines. He regained his speech after spending some time in a German prison camp, from which he escaped. He came to this country as an engineer on a shipping hoard boat. Arriving In Boston from New York he was picked up by the immigration officials, falling to have citizenship papers and sent to Deer Island pending a decision in bis case.

out having to get special diets.” “I wish you'd try the one I us* foi Betty,” urged Mrs. Hooper. “You remember I told you about it at the club last week. It Isn't any trouble or extr* expense and she is never iIL” Mrs. Hooper's menu for Friday was: —Breakfast— Baked Apples. CV-eeL Broiled Baron. I’oached Eggs. Bread and Butter. Colt**. —Luncheon— Brown Vegetable Hash. Nut Bread Sandwlshes. Ginger Cookies. Milk. '—Dinner— Oyster Soup. Broiled Halibut. Macaroni. Stewed Tomatoes. Indian Pudding. (Copyright. 1921.) Can You Make Crackling Bread? Do you know the secrets of corn pone, corn dodger, hoe-cake, ash cake, spoon bread ? The wisdom of the old darky mammy in making such corn meal dishes has been put into a free booklet by the Department of Agriculture. To what she has contributed to corn meal lore have been added recipes for corn meal fish balls, corn meal scrapple, apple corn bread, Boston brown bread, the Italian dish poleutg. Mexican tomales, savory sauce, batter pudding, dumblings and many others. Besides this, the Government shows how corn meal scratches tho intestines and Invigorates them; It points the way to economy through the use of this, the nation's biggest crop. It Is a household-help booklet. It Is free, and our Washington Information Bureau will secure a copy for any one who sends in his name and two cents in stamps for return postage. In filling out the coupon print name and address or be sure to write plainly.

Frederle J. Haekln, Director, Tlic Indiu* Daily Tima*. Information Burma, Washington, D. C. I enclose herewith tw* cent* In stamps for return postage on a free copy of the Corn Meal Booklet. N* Street City * State