Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 49, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 July 1921 — Page 3

EDUCATION ONE GOOD SUFFRAGE QUALIFICATION (Continued From Pas* One.) them intelligently. Asa matter of fact he usually votes his party ticket, or does not vote at all. This amendment also removes the word “mafe" from the constitutional qualifications. Some men of mean dispositions are chuckling because the women have concentrated their efforts on this as the one important thing in the election, but they are misguided. Os course, from a practical standpoint, the change is quite immaterial, because woman's suffrage/is here to stay, whether the amendment is adopted or not. The effect of the change is much the same as correcting a misspelled word in the constitution. But a literary State like Indiana should not have a palpable anachronism in its constitution ; and the feminine mind naturally revolts against uncon,'>olloo3l appearance there, just as fit objects to men wearing suspenders with negligee shirts. No doubt most of the women will take an intelligent interest in other and more serious questions presented. WHAT CONSTITUTION SHOI'LD PROVIDE. And. incidentally, this is a good time to consider what the constitution should provide, as well as what Is offered to the public; and this section is striking In what it fails to provide. Should people who refuse to pay poll taies be allowed to vote?> Clubs and social organizations of all kinds usually do not permit their members to vote unless they ’have paid their dues. Why should not the political society do the same, and for the same reason, 1. e., that one who will not pay his dues is not really interested in the welfare of the society, and should not have a voice In the expenditure of the dues paid by others. An examination of the tax duplicate of Marion County, a few years ago, showed that, in round numbers, out of 48.000 persons listed for poll taxes, S.OOO had not paid, and cqnld not be made to pay, because they had no property. In other words, one- f Slxt£ of the voting population refused to pay their dues —refused to contribute anything to the common burden, because they could not be compelled to do so. In this class are most of your purchasable voters, whose presence makes corrtffct elections. How can you expect good government under such conditions? Still more, there should -be an educational qualification for suffrage. Our free schools are not for the private advantage of the pupils. Tou can not leTy taxes for private advantage. They are based on the declaration of our constitutions of ISIG and 1851: "Knowledge and learning, generally diffused throughout a community, being essential to the preservation of a free government.” In other "words, they are intended to make intelligent voters We pay over iVS.Oon.000 a year for the support of free schools: and half that much more for our three State colleges. We hare a compulsory education law, and truant officers to enforce attendance. If a child lacks proper books or clothing the public furnishes them. And yet, If a boy or girl grows up under this system without learning how to read write, we reward them with the highest privilege of citizenship. by making them voters; although we know there must be something about them that unfits them for citizenship. Honestly."is it not unfair discrimination for people who do such things as that to put part of their number into insane hospitals and schools for the feebleminded? Why not be docent about It, and open the doors of these Institutions, and say: "Come out and help us govern ourselves intelligently?” POLITICS SEEN IN OMISSION.

Why were not these qualifications for voters prescribed In thjs amendment? They were provided In the Marshall constitution in 1911, and not an objection to them was made publicly. They were, however, the chief causes of Republican, opposition to that constitution, and they are omitted now for the"ssme reason—the Republican leaders fear that they would lessen their precious negro vote. No doubt they would, though. In all probshility, these qualifications would hit the Democratic party quite gs hard. But the negro as a citizen is one thing, and the negro as a mere asset of the Republican party is quite another. No more grievous wrong could be done to the negro as a citizen than to make* him an obstacle to public welfare to enhance his value as a political asset. But that is exactly what the Republican leaders are doing in this case, and, unhappily, it is a, public Injury In time of war as well as in time of peace. A few days ago. addressing the National Guard officers at Camp Edwards. General Pershing said: “We have wondered at the large number of slackers, but men who could neither read nor write, and who have never read the Ofcstitutlon. could not comprehend their vast obligations. The problem of the better education and physical development of the American youth Is a community problem, but It Is one that should have national supervision. It should be made the obligation of each and every citizen, and particularly those who saw service In tne Army and Navy, and know the requirements of those serrices. to see That the accomplishment of the ecmeatlon provided for In the laws of almost every State la* enforced.” The necessity of primary education of voters, to maintain free government. Is a fundamental principle of Indiana government. There can be no stronger In>"entire to that education than to make it a qualification for suffrage. Certainly. every thoughtful citizen must wish for the speedy triumph of that stalwart Amer.canlsm which would deny the ballot tc. every one—native or foreign-born —who cannot read and write the English language.

Askin & Marine Cos. 127 W. Washington St. The City’s Most Liberal Credit Clothing Store Cl £)oCoaaj (Qa/ CL ‘iO&fe iin££&&

A Most Extraordinary SHOE SALE I t 2,000 pairs Sample Shoes. Made to retail for $6 to sl2. On Sale for—s9l Every Wanted Leather Gray Kid Sport Oxfords Every Wanted Color Gray Suedes Dull Kid Every Wanted Heel Black Satins Black Patent Every Wanted Model Brown Satins Brown Kid

Summer- DRESSES af Decided Savings! * **** fg—w Mi Seldom are DressT n \V Cl * W I 1 _ t* of as good Q ua ‘- / JBv if fit / ity so moderately 1 1 Isa Ms M priced. These cool ( V \ i _ ff\ ■ ® summer frocks can be worn on almost \ &/> ii l{ Smartly trimmed and neatly finished—a splen1 af 1 viSy ts did choice of sizes and colors to choose from. w i VlL_A' /% mhJ You will be positively amazed at Tt these values—they are made of ■ / better materials and there is . TT’ every wanted style, from the tunic and raffled effects {0 ” \ r i-=rr.T~ .1 Cool Organdies Sheer Voiles ) > fi Ginghams Linenes mgm -_ / MANY OF THESE DRESSES ARE SAMPLES And when you see them *"'7 \ you will realize what remarkable values they are. t sw if Imported Ginghams Sheer Organdies Dotted Siviss fa faj / Styles suitable for wear on every occasion—and in practically every ( shade favored for this season’s wear.

Inexpensive Tub Skirts Cool, comfortable Tub Skirts, made of materials that will stand frequent trips to the laundry and come back looking like new. yis.de With Fancy Belts, Pockets and Button Trimmings. / SPORT SKIRTS isP* Flannels \ |i^ Plaids / Satins ( I ■■ Blazer Stripes .. / SKIRTS at f\o Silk Poplin Skirts, also navy I blue, brown, black and white JL • U pleated plaids.

Saturday Sale Boys’ Clothing Boys’ up to $25.00 Suits s suits, for !■* present and early I*% Y|i fall wear. All the <Rlft Qiiil-c 79c BROWNIES, 49c ■ imfffiw— V . wi- Vcii 18 ’ Heav y blue khaki -yrs, JpO.OO brownies. ©fi Two-Pants Suits, made IgX of serviceable mate- WASH SUITS, rials; all the wanted 89c, $1.39 and $1.79 ' * ■ $1 PANTS, 49c QTT? Axatj Atq Serges and novelties, oxnAW tlAio good materials. Will 49c, 74c and 99c launder.

INDIANA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JULY 8, 1921.

STORE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 SATURDAY

% Specials $5.00 PANTS —Serges and striped worsteds, flannels and novelties. ntt <t? QC m ipx.Ju $2.00 KHAKI PANTS— Men’s Khaki Pants, cuff bottom styles. Extra heavy weight. r- si.i9 $3.00 OVERALLS—Carhart and Sweet Orr Overalls; best quality, :Sa„ ci eq sizes WOMEN’S UNION SUlTS— White or pink cotton union suits, loose ana tight knee. Regular O A and extra Us* sizes u i/V

fa— n T |tAUQOTT BROTHERS’ 311-321 W. Washington fat

Saturday Specials

WOMEN’S VESTS —Cotton vests, fancy and plain style. Pink or white. All me SLEEVELESS DRESSES— Regular $5 values in these smart dresses; white and colors; all d*o QO CHILDREN’S BLOOMERS— Pink batiste, blue-bird crepe, black sateen; tight or ruffle knees; extra 00/* values wt/v CHILD REN’S COMBINATION SUITS —White muslin, embroidery and ruffle trimmed.; sizes 2 to 12 years. Great bar- Af% gains *Ti/V.

2,000 Girls' Dresses Ginghams and Voiles Plaids, . Plain Colors and Smart Checks,.. f%P In attractive summer, 3921, sash- / .4 ions; pocketed and sashed models. V In sizes 2 to 14 years. gJBb Girls’ up to $3.50 Organdie Dresses Charming organdy dresses ruffle trimmed, many with sashes; every wanted Hk fil %J color —pink, blue, orchid, maize, etc. u/ || 'IA SILK POPLIN DRESSES —Clever little |§ high waist models—yoke* styles, many B ——■w smocked, others hand embroidered. Sizes 2 to 6 years. ““ Dresses for Girls Bto 14 Yrs. $ /? A Ginghams, Chambrays, Voiles, Lawns * 1 •Utr Smart sash models, many with collars and 9 *———— cuffs of contrasting material, embroidered j9fe pipings, fancy pockets.

SILK GLOVES—FuII length, 16-button gloves of pure silks; r.c u r: tan : g . ray :...51.49 SILK POPLIN SKIRTS— Sizes 32 to 48, in these very cool and practical skirts for summer rfx wear WHITE SKIRTS—Good models, made of washable tricotine ; pocket and button trimmed. Sizes ft i nr) 32 to 40 M.ifO WOMEN’S SILK HOSE—The new drop stitch effects. Black, white and cordovan. Splendid qualities and extra values D*/C

Indianapolis Men, Who Wear PALM BEACH SUITS, Don’t Mind These Sizzling Days! You can’t Change the weather —but you can dress for it! That’s the way \ for summer comfort ' Airy Cool Suits /?||w arrive daily—one purchase after V 'NJjiik \ y of the highest order. No wonder there IS always \lkmU a crowd in the hot-weather suit section. J $lB to $22,50 Values “Palm Beach” Suits at -'-fi Q C Tropical Crash Suits at ’ V I Jt iuO Cool Mohair Suita at.., / |A= Hfj / T^^W|J||'ffl V Other Cool Fabrics at., yjl j f " | i WHY NOT (SJHOOSE YOURS //W>l SATURDAY? \ . ■ ■■ ■ - ■■■ Trf N-

FINE SILK SHIRTS That Recently Sold up to SIO.OO, NOW Wonderful Shirts, MEN!. Only be- -_g cause of Blight mtsweaves we are IL •fa fafa able to offer these shirts at such (D Ku W a ridiculously low price. Come to- * fa "'W fa morrow and choose from these fine %Jr fa materials. Shantung (With Collar to Match) Crepes—Satin Stripes—Broadcloth—Empire Silks— Satin Stripe Crepes

Up to $5 Sport Hats New Lot—Right Up-to-the - Minute Styles / \ Ribbon and yarn, /flb Q felt and straw and M - tT' % / ribbon an<i straw u/ •■ JT combinations—in the * | leading sport shades H r\and plenty of white. L-| "■ As these are to $5.00 4 values the assortments will dwindle fast, so COME EARLY.

An Offer Extraordinary! Silk Jersey Petticoats)( *‘‘ 9 g QQ Knee Length Bloomers *r 1 Beautiful qualities, and all the pop- l n ular shades. These are l $3.50. On sale Saturday for J fBnS&

Specials INFANTS’ DRESSES— Long or short dresses of nainsook and batiste, lace and m* mt embroidery ULm trimmed BOY S’ SPORT BLOUSES —Percales In stripes and figured \ effects; both sport blouse and mt mt shirt kk/t styles Jut MEN’S UNION SUITS— N aN nso o k Union Suits, athletic T s 69c sizes v/L KIDS' SOCKS—Mercerized lisle socks, plain shades; also with fany tops; an /K r sizes jyt/v

UNDERMUSLINS Os Excellent Value at sfflK sj.oo Q ENVELOPE CHEMISE Trimmed /ft / 1)/ with lace or embroidery. / It * NIGHT GOWNS—Round or V neck, H ft embroidery trimmed or hemstitched yffaTV nJ-k ft' styles. ' | J PETTICOATS—Lace and ' embroid- ■ *n> Y ' ery trimmed styles. _. . , CAMISOLES —Tailored and fancy BLOOMERS —Of fancy figured styles; embroidery, Jace and iqcrepes and batiste. sertion trimmed. Included In this lot will be found splendid assortments of EXTRA SIZES.

S4O Summer Suits $ 17.95 A Special Saturday Offer —Three-piece suits of cool materials in popular models and colors. These suits are three piece and consist of coat, vest and trousers.

Cool Summer DRESSES for Stout Women The woman who requires extra large d* Aif Dresses may choose /re (P from an extensive as- ** sortment of charm- TTmzz ing cool Summer Dresses, all of which @ Jiv are reduced from higher priced Dresses. Ginghams, Plain Voiles, Figured Voiles AH are pretty models, with attractive trimming. Sizes 45 to 52. Saturday’s price $3.95 Mignonette Dresses The ideal Dresses for (I* 4 /% pra art Stout Women. These are p ! L~ made of rich migonettes SHg £ in tunic or plainly tai- As • © QaP lored models. The colors, navy blue, black and brown. All extra sizes.

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