Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 70, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 August 1921 — Page 5

Mrs. F. S. C. Wicks and children. 11l ’ East Forty-Second street, are the guests of Mrs. Wick's father, Daniel Goodnow, in Allison, Mass. • • * Miss Dorothy Marmon. 1119 North Delaware street, who has returned from a Tisit in the East, has as her guest at Brendenwood, Miss Anna Southerland, from New Jersey. * • • Miss Edith Bean, parish worker of the All Souls Unitarian Church, is visiting relatives in Boston, Mass. Mrs. Samuel Sutphin Is In charge of the arrangements for the dinner-dance to be ( given tomorrow evening at the Country i Club in celebration of the opening of the new swimming pool at the club. Mr. and Mrs. C. *M* Richardson. 1523 Prospect, and Mr. and Mrs. William Turner, 1716 Hoyt avenue, have returned from a week's visit at Wildwood, lnd„ whero they occupied the cottage “The Beeches." • • • MrR. W. C. Teasdale and children. Priscilla and John of New York City, who have been visiting Mrs. Teasdale’s mother, Mrs. D. M. Parry of Golden Hill, will leave tomorrow for Torch Lake, Mich., where they will visit Mrs. Teasdale's Bister, Mrs. Warren D. Oakes. • • * Miss Mary Dugan will be hostess for a --meeting of the Bide-a-Wee Club Wednesday evening at her home, 1530 South State street. • • * Miss Virginia Bates, 34 West Nineteenth atreet. will leave tomorrow for Richmond, Ind., where she will visit fur te*’ days. * • • Miss Helen and Miss Virginia Coons. 34 the Dolly Madison apartments, who have been visiting for the past month in Chicago, will return home this week. • • • Miss Dorothy Wade, who has been visiting her grandparents at 1149 Broadway, has gone to Monticello, lnd.. to be the guest of Miss Zeida Burns at the Hotel Forbis. • • • Mrs. Adolph Rentsch and son Robert of Bungalow Tark, left today to spend two weeki with her daughter Dorothy In New York City. Miss Rentsch, who is a talented dancer, was formerly of this city. • • • Miss Lydia Jameson. SO3 Downey avenue, who has been visiting relatives in Illinois, has returned home. • • • Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Williamson entertained Saturday evening with a dinnerdance for the Ways and Means Committee of the board of photoplay indorsers. Th* guests Included Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ake. Mr. anj Mrs. Myron Rundel, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. George, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Geisel. Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Robbins, Mr. anl Mrs. H. C. Kledderjohu and Mr. and Mrs. George Barcus. The party was held at the Williamson country 'home, Ilarclif Farm, near Mooresville, Ind.

Bonds for Hospital Special to The Times. GREENCASTLE, Ind , Aug. 2.—Unless Futman County hospital bonds aggregating $9*5,000 are purchased soon, a hospital cannot be built this year in the county. Ralph E. Knoll. Putman County auditor, offered the bonds for sale Monday . Local bond buyers offered to rake the investments on a conditional hid and Indianapolis and Chicago buyers would hare taken them had they been of a straight twenty year denomination. In authorizing the issue, the county council included a resolution permitting the county to take up the bonds at the end of five years. The bonds will bear 6 per cent interest. WIRTH MAT QI'IT. BERLIN, Aug. 2.—The German cabinet headed by Premier Wirth had agreed to resign If the allies continue the Rhine pneaiities and render an Upper Sliealan decission unfavorable to Germany, tue Neue Berliner Zeilung stated today. BOND AUTHORITY GRANTED. WASHINGTON. Aug. 2. The Interstate Commerce Commission granted authority to the Illinois Central Railroad to issue and sell $5.000,000 of fif-teen-year 6>4 per cent secured gold bonds at not less than 95.57 per cent of par and accrued interes’.

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AMENDMENTS ROB PEOPLE OF INJUNCTIONS (Continued From Page One., people and given to me. and I shall not vote to take It away from the people and give it to any other man. | “The tax amendment deals with one of the most important powers of Government and fully to appreciate its far reaching significance, it is necessary to reflect upon Just the form and kind of govern ment we enjoy in this country. Here the powers of government, are set forth in a written Instrument, called a constitution. and they are guardedly expressed and vested ‘.n the different departments ; of government, that is, the legislative, | executive and Judical. PEOPLE’S RIGHTS ARE GUARDED. “These departments are separate and distinct and no one of them can exercise ! any of the powers delegated by the people to either of the others. Nor can any ' one of these departments enlarge its own powers. Each must function within the sphere fixed by the people in the constitution. This is so. whether it be in national or State affairs. “But In England under an unwritten constitution. Parliament is supreme and may modify even the English constitution as often and In whatever respect, it may choose. The constitution of England tomorrow may widely differ from what the Constitution of England is today, and this may occur without the people's being consulted about it. “We do not stand for that sort of government in this country. The people here have not only limited the power of their representatives by a written document. | but they have by the same instrument voluntarily prohibited themselves from the * use of the unlimited powers of govern--1 ment originally possessed by them and to regain the right to exercise such powers they mr.Bt follow a definite method fixed by themselves in the constitution. This i sublime scheme of Government, under a written constitution in State and Nation, has not been successfully followed in any ’ other country and it was the marvel of the world, when it was launched by American statesmen a century and a half ago. “The people have been liberal in the bestowal of power upon their different departments of Government, but they also have been very jealous of the power they have reserved in themselves, and to ; guard sacredly this reserved power the courts are given authority to declare ! unconstitutional a legisiattve or an ex- ' ecntlve act, that conflicts with the Con- [ stitution. This right to strike down ju- ; diclally a law that exceeds the llmitai tions of the Constitution was first as- ; serted In this country, and it would be j difficult to point to a greater safeguard for life, liberty and property than the ; right of the courts to declare void an unconstitutional act. “Now as we pause to contemplate and revere this wonderful contribution of American statesmanship to free Govern- ! ment. we find our sense of security distributed. when we turn to the suggestion that the people should bestow upon their j Legislature unlimited authority to ‘proI vide by law for a system of taxation ’ ”

INJUNCTION COULD NOT BE USED. “Under tbU proposal the Legislature could enact any sort of a system It desired and fix rates to comport with Its own fancy. There would be no constitutional restraint upon it and the writ of injunction could not be invoked by an outraged taxpar. “If it be said that one aggrieved by a tax imposed under this amendment may seek injunctive relief under the four teentb amendment of the Federal Const! tution, it is only necessary to point out that the Legislature by establishing a rule of apportionment, so tint a tax would be uniform among tho*< to whom It applies, would render a Federal court jowerless to enjoin the collection of such a tax. Besides it has been declared to be the law that ‘lf no express constitutional limitation exists, the rate of taxa lion, however great, Is solely lir legisla tlv© determination.’ “The Legislature, under thl? proposed amendment, will be authorized to classify

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property for taxation as It pleases. On some classes It may lmr and a very low rate, and on others, a very high rate and this, too, without regard to the earning power of the property. I am not charging that the Legislature would do this, but I am pointing out that the amendment gives It the power to do it and I am insisting that this is too much power to give any department of government. “This amendment will gjve the Legislature all the power on the subject of taxation the people originally had themselves before they adopted their con stitution and all the power a king ever had to tax his subjects. Under it the Legislature may violate the genius of our government, but so long as it does not violate some constitutional provision Us act will be beyond the reach of the courts. “But is is claimed by those urging the giving of unlimited taxing power to the Legislature that millions of dollars could move from their rlaces of hiding out into the open, when the Legislature would fix under its new authority, a very low tax rate thereon and therby the burdens of taxation now borne by lands and other tangible or visible property would be reduced fully 50 per cent. In other words, by allowing the man who has money and bonds to pay taxes at a lower rate than the man who has a farm or the woman who has a cow, he will consent to become a respectable citizen by making a small contribution toward defraying the expenses of the government that protects him, his family and his holdings. “Now, I admit—frankly admit —that to tax money and other intangibles at the rate visible property is now taxed would at first work a hardship, but it would be a hardship brought upon the people by wrongdoers and soon would be removed. When all the property of the State Is forced upon the tax duplicate taxes would become so low that a man, who would report liis property for taxation, under the proposed new method would not hesitate to give It In under a law that could be enacted under our present constitutional provision.

TAX TROUBLES AFTER CIVIL WAR. “But will the proposed amendment be any guaranty that intangibles will be required to pay any more taxes than they now pay? Under the constitution of 1819 there were no limitations on the taxing power of the Legislature. The Legisla ture was free to enact any sort of a law on this subject it desired. "And yet In his message In 1569 Governor Whitcomb said: " 'A slight examination of our present revenue system will be sufficient to demonstrate its susceptibility of improve, ment. Under its workings It is quite manifest that a large amount of invisible wealth of the community such as cor poration and other stock, c*gh on hand, or at Interest, and the more portable and valuable kind of personal property, is not found upon assessment rolls. This description of taxables is generally owned by those best able to pay. and their nor.assessment leaves the burden of taxation so much the heavier on property, which is visible, and especially on lands which cannot escape notice and scrutiny, or. which the true policy of our State require* should not be visited with disfavor.” He then pointed out that the assessment list in 1847 showed a de crease in personal property, when compared with the assessment iu 1845' "Mr. Read of Monroe, a member of this convention, was the author of Article 10, Section 1 of our present constii tution, which article and aection are now aonght to be supplanted by the pro- ! posed amendment to return to the Legis-

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INDIANA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1921.

Ears to Come Out; Color of Hair to Suit the Occasion CHICAGO, Aug. 2. —The flapper is growing up—her ear* coming out; her hair is going np and her skirts are coming down. The American girls are through being bossed, take it from members of the National Hair Dresser’s association meeting here, and are deciding their styles. “The girls are through following Paris style* and they won't do what we tell them either,” said Mrs. C. V. Monroe. "They are setting their own modes. ‘Thl* fail coiffure? “Well, the hair will be set on the head. It may not always be the same hair. There will be nothing to keep milady from being a ‘peachy blonde’ in the afternoon If she is wearing a suit to match, and a ‘dazzling brunette’ at night. "Different shades of hair will be provided for different occasions. One girl can please many tastes. “Brilliant fathers, spread fan-shnpe, will add to the grown-up effect of the girls. A little half-hang over one eye, a tiger curl, will go with the favored peacock strut.”

lature unlimited authority to tax the peaple. “This able member from Mounroe County, In his argument for the adoption of Article 10, was most convincing, and in one of his appeals for its support he said : "’lt is not to be disguised that there is monstrous injustice and Inequality in the present system. Vast amounts of prop erty escape taxation, and thus a grievous burden is thrown upon those whose property i* open and visible to all the world. "I have called attention to Gov. W hitcomb’s message and to those quotations from speeches made in the Constitutional convention of 1851, for a very specific purpose. They show that the convention,

Watch Oar Meridian Street Windows for Displays of Downstairs Store .Merchandise. There are Six Elevators and Four Stairways Leading to the Downstairs S'.ore LSAYRgs&Co. Downstairs Store NEW Wool Jersey and Serge Sleeveless DRESSES s£*.oo . #7-95 Jersey B Serge For earlyfall wear they’re just the dresses you’ll like, to own. They’re smart, well tailored, with pockets and belts. Those of serge are trimmed with buttons or neatly embroidered ; neck and armholes bound with white. The jersey comes iu navy, taupe, brown, gray, green and red; the serge in navy. Sizes 14 to 40. —Ayres—Downstairs Store. Special Purchase 500 Pairs Strap Pumps and Oxfords For AU Women < v j Sizes and \J77 J \JT\ \J 2 l / 2 to Girls l****J' ’’ ry 2 Black and brown kid; military and Cuban heels. —Ayres—Downstairs Store. Rummage Sale of A Clean-Up of HA TS HOUSE DRESSES At $0.85 49c and “ Your opportunity to save ’Jt[§ money on house dresses. A M ' manufacturer wanted to “ clean up on his summer , dresses. We bought them at Two tables of left- a low price—the savings are yours over spring hats. Included in the lot are urn -i i j. ginghams, chambrays and While they last, A Odr voiles, neatly tailored and ehoiee at the above trimmed come and see them —they speak best for prices. themselves. —Ayres—Dc#n- —Ayres—Downstairs stairs Store. Store.

after a full and most forceful discussion of the subject, refused to bestow power without limitation upon the Legislature to create a tax system. They also show that, when there was no constitutional restraint on the Legislature regarding taxation, a condition prevailed in Indiana that now confronts the State and that that convention, composed of men than whom no abler body has ever assembled in this State, sought to correct that condition by the adoption of Article 10, Sectionl, of our present constitution, providing for a uniform and equal rate of assessment and taxation and a Just valuation for taxation of all property both real and personal, except property eiempted. In other words, it was the poinlon of that convention that under the limitations of Article 10 ample authority Is given the Legislature to right the wrong now prevailing in our tax system, and, at the same time, to deal justly with nil taxpayers-, without the people having to lose control of their legislative body. “Constitutional limitations are the bulwarks of free government and it wiU be ;a sad day for this country when they are ‘set aside.”

BUSH WOULD END BIG SALARIES COLUMBUS, led., Aug 2.—“ Give the State tax board a four-year furlough without pay,” saia former LieutenantGovernor Edgar G. Bush, speaking on the proposed tax amendments to the State constitution before the Klwqnis Club here last night. “Give some of the other boards, commissions and officers holders In the State a 999-year furlough without pay. The way to lower taxes Is to lower them and a good way to start is to stop paying big salaries to a lot of needlqss officials,” Mr. Bush continued. He expressed himself ns being strongly opposed to amendments number 10 and 11, which deal with the .ax question and stated that the way to solve the tax problem was to stick to the principles of the original constitution and to lower taxes by economy in government. - “God pity the tax problem If it is thrown unrestrictedly jnto the hands of any Indiana general assembly!” declared Mr. Bush attacking amendment number

10 which permits the Legislature to provide by law for anew system of taxation. "The Legislature may be a rabble and it may be a mob and it is beset by all the forces of the group interests in the State,’’ he said describing powerful lobbies that influence the Legislators. “If amendment number 10 is adopted," he explained, “the tax laws would be made in the interest of the ‘interests' that can control the most votes in the Legislature." Mr. Bnsh also attacked proposed amend ment number 11, which provides for a State income tax. He declared that this amendment was framed by disciples of a school of socialism, snch as is headed by Senator La Follette of Wisconsin, and

S - S /C - -A/ V/, - "-7" (Frcle Special s^®“* > nfl Walnut End Tables f n s£oo . Y J Attractive little tables of genuine walnut, suitable for either davenport- | I end or chair-side placing. Splendid values. c I —Ayres—Furniture dept, fourth floor. \\ 40-Inch e'-g QO h Crepe 1 ussah, £ ===== ll^ N A beautiful wool fabric in tan, Havana, reindeer, /J —— Q r . 11 —African, Belgian, medium gray, navy, taupe /y ~ and black. One of the most favored of the light / weight woolens. One day only, Wednesday, / r\ . flt this price, y/jf y\ inr-^ir<-UriCCS N S —Ayres—Wool goods, second floor. y tWAw/j ——— J

One Price —$2.95 Goes For Hand-Made BLOUSES For the Stout Women Hand made blouses of three variously higner prices and qualities have been reduced to one price for disposal. That one price is $2.96, and considerably lower than the lowest of the original three prices. Soft, fine qualities of batiste are used In these blouses which have the square. Y-shaped and tailored necklines. They are lovely with Hand-done drawpwork and hand-made tucks. Sizes 42H to 52%. Very impressive values. —Ayres—Gray shop, third floor.

August Sale of Blankets

Very fine “Beacon” plaid blankets, in pink, blue, gray and tan combinations_ Sale price, the pair, $5.65. “Nashua” fine felted cotton blankets with shell Btitched edges. The colors are gray, tan and white, with borders of blue, pink and tan. By way of contrast — Twin bed size, 64x76, sale price, the pair, 91.05. Double bed size, 6GxBO, sale price, the pair, 92.65. Double bed size, 70x80, sale price, the pair, $2.75. “Nashua” wool knap cotton blankets and two and three-color combinations, in broken and block plaids, finished with shell stitched edges. Double bed size, sale price, 93.95. Light weight cotton blankets, double bed size, block plaids in blue and white, pink and white, gray and white and tan and white. Size 72x80 inches. Sale price, the pair, 93.15. Extra quality white sheet blankets, cotton, of course, finished with embroidered yarn edges. Three sizes: Size 60x90, each 91-25; size 70x90, each 91-65; size 72x90, each $1.75.

was for the purpose of transferring private property to Government ownership by a process of taxation. He stated that he believed in the principle of proportionate taxation and while not opposed to a tax on income, did not want a tax which demanded of the man with a big income a greater proportion of his income than it demanded of a man with a small income. This sort of an unfair tax, which discriminates against the smart and successful man, would be put into force in the State if amendment eleven is adopted, he stated. Mr. Bush ended his talk by again attaining the waste sf public money in paying for unnecessary boards, cominis

“St, Mary’s” wool blankets in beautiful plaids. These contain a small percentage of cotton in the warp. Size 60x80 inches, sale price, 97.75 the pair. Size 70x80 inches, sale price, 99-75 the pair. Extra heavy cotton blankets, block plaids in blue, pink, gray and tan. Size 72x84 inches. Sale price, the pair, 9^-65. “Beacon” bathrobe blankets, in floral and Indian designs, with cord and tassel to match. Unusually attractive colors. Sale price, 95.50. More Comforters “Beacon” jacquard comforters In two and three-color combinations. Size 70x84. Sale price, 95.75. Cotton comforters, filled with white cotton, covered with printed fabric in rose design, knotted centers. Sale price, 92.98. Cfimforters with 100 per cent fine wool, covering in printed rose design, well-stitched edges. Sale price, 95.75. —Ayres—Bedding dept., second floor >

sions and officers, saying that it should be the duty of the next Legislature to wipe them out. — MUST OPERATE ROAD. WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—The Interstate Comrrieree Commislon In a decision handed down today upheld the publlo service commission of Wisconsin and the city government of Lacrosse in refusing to sanction the Green Bay & Western Railroad company’s proposed abandoment of a short line of 6.8 miles between Lacrosse and Onalaska, WYs. The commission decided that the abandonment would greatly damage the business interests of Lacrosse and nearby towns.

House Dresses At $2.85 Higher Values Dresses of checked gingham with embroidered collars and cuffs, and sashes of either organdy or gingham. Thin dresses of figured dimity with sashes and plain pink, blue or lavender collars and cuffs. t— Ayres—House dress dept., third floor.. Ayres Special Peanut Butter, Pound, 15c BUTTER. Ayres Special creamery, extra quality, pound 46<i: "Monument" brand, pound, 44(1. HEINZ BAKED BEANS, plain or in tomnto sauce; three sizes, 10*. 14* and 24* the can. OLIVE OIL. “Supreme” - brand, extra quality French oil, quart can, 81.00. BREAKFAST BACON, "Rex” brand, machine sliced and derined; pound, 33*. POTATO CHIPS, always fresh and crisp; 14 pound, 20*. “TUNNY,” Club House brand tuna fish, all white meai| 7ounce can, 35*. SALAD DBISBI X G AND MAYONNAISE,. Batavia and Premier, 45* bottle; Wright's and Blue Ribbon, 35* bottle. —Ayres—Downstairs.

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