Indianapolis Times, Volume 34, Number 93, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 August 1921 — Page 4
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3tttam Jlato Sintra INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Stret. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351. MEMBERS OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. ... ( Chicago, Detroit, St. I,oui, O. Logan Payne Cos. Advertising offices j York, Boston, Payne, Burns A Smith, Inc. THE CITIZENS GAS COMPANY evidently knows who are Its friends. A bridge without a road is not much worse than a road without a bridge, at that. • THE PUBLIC SERVICE commission at least cannot object that it is not getting publicity. SAMUEL LEWIS SHANK says he will make his own appointments, thus breaking another rule of thft game. SOME DAY the State board of accounts will learn that the public intends to know what its officials are doing. GOVERNOR McCRAY’ might follow- up his Liberty Bond suggestions with the suggestion that a lot of nontaxable securities In Indiana be taxed. SOME American girls, it appears, are becoming modest. They are wearing knickerbockers instead of those abreviated affairs that most of them have been wearing. Mr . Jones' Mistake The recept resignation of J. J. Jones as group chief of Federal prohibition agents for the Terre Haute district is not to be taken by the public as a discouraging circumstance in the movement Mr. Jones asserts that the territory is too large and the salary too small and that he could not do efficient work under the circumstances. This act, after three days' trial in office, is a protest of a zealot against a condition which cannot well be remedied at this time. It is true that a smaller district and larger salary could be given to the officer. Beyond this, however, exists a greater problem. In it the Government is acting Wisely and Mr. Jones, in his zeal, is too exacting. Prohibition is not only a constitutional enactment, but a great moral force, the like of which has scarcely ever presented itself tc citizens of any country. Slavery was seen and destroyed. Prohibition is unseen rnd requires construction. Although it is a law of the land, it is nevertheless an individual matter for each citizen to observe. During the late war many loyal people could not realize its vas,uess nor the necessity of obeying war orders. They lacked vision, not put-iotism So, with prohibition, many do not realize its import, its requirements, nor Its great moral significance. They may be good people, too. Until the Nation Joins in the spirit as well as the letter of the antiliquor amendment, it will be more or less indifferently enforced. This necessarily requires time- It is a growth in national consciousness. It cannot be enforced in a day, nor a year. Several generations may pass before the Nation gets the full benefits. There will be a time, shortly, when the breaking of liquor laws will be as odious as the infraction of the narcotics sales laws or the passing of counterfeit money. Many were unprepared for prohibition, others were indifferent. Gradually, however, all will respect the movement. Sentiment will amalgamate and enforcement of the law will be easier. Meantime the Government cannot expect, nor should Mr. Jones have anticipated, a complete observance. Jails are built when statutes are enacted, for some infraction will occur. As time goes on the law will be obeyed more and more. Men will not take chances to sell liquor nor will they find buyers. Gradually there will be better regard without officers’ efforts. Extra strong arm action by the Government now would not hasten the necessary crystalization of sentiment. These things move slowly. But as the law becomes more established in the hearts of men, they will, of themselves, so respect it that intense Government activity will not be necessary.* _ „ J Did not the fugitive slave law do more to bring on the abolition- of slavery than any other Government action? So the drastic enforcement of prohibition, by officers *oo numerous to mention and too offensive to be tolerated, would destroy the refprm. It would be annoyance by bigots. If the activities of officers are honest, they will best serve the*Govemment. They must necessarily be limited until sentiment is stronger and until citizens assist in the movement by personal action in each Individual's own behavior. Mr. Jones should not have said he would not play if he could not have all the doll'rags, but should have contented himself with impartial services commensurate with hia ability and then trust the people to sustain the amendment. An honest and faithful execution of a public officer’s" duty, as laid down, is all that is required. Zealots are not needed. They discredit what they should build up. But an honest effort, sustained for a few years, will do more work of enforcement than a spasm of reform.
The Responsibility The arrest of three boys, aged 10, 11 and 12 years, on the charge ol robbing a shoeshop and several residences In Indianapolis, and the taking into custody of two boys at Marion for robbing a department store all quicken the apprehension as to the conduct of elders. These boys ltarned crime from some older source than their immediate playfellows. The law breaking wave after the war Is over. These boys did not steal from necessity. They were not hungry. It is Impossible to believe in two Fagins—one here and one at Marfon. It must be confessed, however, t'-at the crimes were suggested to the boys by something. The young malefactors say they saw how easy It was to rob, In moving pictures and took the cue there. If, indeed, snc£i is the case, an indictment stands against such a condition. It is not easy* for an older person to believe that any amusement which may teach lawlessness is necessary. Why normal persons should pass their'leisure in a picture of crimes cannot be explained. Why films of that kind are shown is unanswered. There will always be an excuse offered for crime. In times passed liquor was blamed and many people who sincerely believed that was the all important factor now wonder that offenses persists as they do. If the motion pictures are assigned by criminals the subject will bear careful Investigation before condemnation, for such may not be the sole cause. It is demonstrated by the appreciation of good literature that the sensational blood and thunder books are of exceedingly limited use- Subjects -if art rarely incorporate bloodshed or a violation of laws. Both literature and art existed centuries before the motion picture screen began its great mis- j sion of entertainment and education. No reason appears for a departure, picturing crime and its attendant horrors, in this day and age of enlightenment. ' * If these boys really have been introduced to law breaking pictures intended for elders, then the boys are more sinned against than sinning. The inducement held out on the screen is chargeable to those who demanded such entertainment and the youths who are thereby misled should be ac quitted of their crimes. It might be well to consider the responsibility when next viewing a crime reel. It Means Nothinjy Insomuch a3. for the last year or -thereabouts, the franchise of the Citizens Gas Company has meant- nothing to the citizens of Indianapolis, there will be little interest displayed in its surrender. This franchise calls for gas of 600 B. T. U. in quality. We have not had it since competition between two gas companies ceased to be a reality. This franchise called for certain definite extensions of mains each year. The extensions have either exceeded the stipulations or fallen behind them each year. -The. franchise called for the eventual gift to the city of the gas plants under condemns that made the citizens pay for the plant on the installment plan. The city was, practically speaking, no nearer acquirement of the property when the franchise was surrendered than at its inception. The franchise called for gas at a rate not to exceed 60 cents. Yet for months we have been paying 90 cents and the company has established its ability to obtain even higher rates. - Asa matter of fact the city has lost noting through the surrender of the franchise that it had in more than theof j alone. And now that the franchise is surrendered, the city council has the power." hr ordinance, to regulate the service that the company may rende-
Jhe STORY of NINETTE By RUBY M. A YRES
Synopsis of Preceding Chapter*. Nluette, a tiny waif who first saw the light of day in cheap lodgings in a dull road in the worst part of Balham, is adopted by ".Tosh” Wheeler, who shares his meager earnings as a scribe on a London paper, with the friendless babe. Under his tender care Ninette grew to girlhood and tog; ther they planned for the future. Josh contracts pneumonia. Ninette pawned everything they had and finally, til desperation, tries her hand at writing, signing her name “Wheeler.” Her efforts brought a curt note from I’eter Northard, an editor. She calls at his office, but he does not accept the article. Hopelessly, Ninette turns Into the street and after a long, long walk findj herself lu a far better class neighborhood than that in which she and Josh live. Two men come from one of tha houses. They have left the latchkey in the door. She finds It easy to enter and her only thought Is to help Josh. Just as she picks up a costly watch she is confronted by Peter Northard. Ninette explains everything to him. He decides to help Wheeler, but when they reach him he is dead. Ninette faints. Nothard takes her to his home. Ninette gets brain fever. When she recovers preparation is made- to send her to Noth ard's sister In the country for complete recuperation. Margaret's husband, Arthur Delay, is introduced to Ninette. Dorothy Manvers, a former sweetheart of Nothard's. is a guest at Margaret's house. In a perfectly lovely old place near Margaret's lives the wealthy William Foisted, whose only son. Dick, frequently visits the Delay home. Dick Felsted becomes Ninette’s devoted slave. Mr. Uavanagh. one of the richest men in or out of England, is a dinner guest at the Delay some. He Is very attentive to Ninette and invites her to lunch with him in London. Arthur Delay disapproves or Ninette having an appointment with Cavanagh, but ns she tniuks it is none of Arthur Delay's affairs, she sends a note of acceptance. She meets Peter Nothard in the*hall just as she is ready to leave the house. . He asks her to go to the theater with him and cancel the engagement with Cavanagh. Ninette re fuses to accept Nothard's invitation. Nothard thinks* Cavanagh Is not a suitable escort for Ninette, but she insists on going. Dorothy Manyers serves as substitutional company for Nothard. Ninette tells Cavanagh her life story. She tells him she does not love Nothard and she Is sure Nothard does not care for her; that she intends going to work and will pay Nothard for looking after her —probably will go on the stage. Cavanagh says he once knew a woman who threw away all tier happiness for her ambition—the stage. Cavanagh asks Ninette If she likes him Just a little. CHAPTER XXl—Continued Ninette's heart-beats quickened; she looked into his thin, sallow face and deep-sunk eyes, and a vague feeling of dlsquietjiiie touched her heart. “I like you; I like you very much,” she said slowly; she felt as if the words were being drawn fxotn her agatnst her will. A touch of dull color burned in his face, and he laid his hand over her's for a moment. “You have made me happier by say ing that—than 1 had ever hoped to be again, - he said quietly. He avoided the personal note afterward, and kept the conversation to general subjects, but before they parted he had asked her to have dinner and go to a theater with him one li'ght when be returned from Paris, and aiie bad prom lscd. "If Margaret doesn't mind, that is," she added quickly, and Cavanagh smiled as he answered gravely that be did not think Margaret would mind at all. •'I will drive you back home afterward,” he said. “It's only an hour's run from town, you know." He took her to the station In a taxicab, and on the way he stopped at a florist’s shop and bought her the largest bunch of Neapolitan violets he could find "That s so you won't forget me until wo meet again,” he said. “And I hope you will remember—always—that If ever you are in trouble, or want help, l am here, waiting to help you. It will b my greatest pleasure In life.”
CHAPTER XXII. ‘Go Away Before I Kill You.' The train moved away before Ninette could anwer, and she leaned back Jn the corner of the carriage, every nerve tingling with excitement. She could not analyze her own feelings with regard to thta man; she only knew that In some strange way he attracted her strongly, and that already she was looking forward to their next meeting. It was half past six when she got back to the Delay* -. Margaret was dressing for dinner, so*one of the maids told her, and Miss Mauver had rot yet returned from town. Ninette stared. “Has Miss Manvers gone to town? She did not tell me." “Mies Manvers went up before lunch with Mr. Nothord, miss." Ninette flushed and bit her Up. then she smiled. So Peter had taken l>orothy instead? Well, she was quite welcome. She took her hat and coat off. and walked Into the drawing room to find a bowl for her violets, and found Mlrgnret's husband there, standing bv the fire. He turned eagerly as she entered “Tou have come back, then?" His eyes fell upon the flowers she carried ‘•Well, did you enjoy yourself?” “It was lovely. I've never had such a beautiful time before!" She was like a child In her enthusiasm “And he i going to take me out to dinner and a theater when he comes back from Paris.” she added. ‘He la going there tomorrow on business,” She saw Delay's face whiten, and Instinctively she moved a step away from him, but he was too swift for her. He "got between her and the door; he caught her hands in his, so that the beautiful violets fell to the floor between them. “Ninette, are you trying to drive ma mad?” he asked hoarsely. “Don't you know I lore yon? 1 was so sure you must know, Ninette. Oh, for pity's sake —” She was fighting against him like a wild thing. “It's you who are mad: you who are mad!” she panted. She was really ter | rlbly afraid; she had never seen such a look In the eyes of any man. “T.et me go; oh, let me go! What would Mar garet say?” She was sobbing with fear, now; her breath came In great gasps. I Delay laughed; he caught her to him and his arms were like steel shout her slim figure. “I love you. I've loved you from the first minute I saw you!” he said hoarsely. “I've been mad with jealousy all [
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day because Cavanagh—kiss me, Ninette; kiss me!” She tried to beat him off; she w - as almost fainting with fear* but her strength was-no match for his, and suddenly he mastered her; he crushed her to his heart, and, bending his head, began <a press hot, passionate kisses on her fui t “I ley.! you; I love you!” She tried weakly to resist him. “No, no! Oh, you are mad! Let me go; It t me- ” “Arthur!" The door had opened noiselessly behind them, and Margaret stood there, Iter pretty face as white as snow, her eyes blank with horror and incredulity. “Arthur!” she said again, and her voice sounded so strange and lifeless that Ninette broke from Delay's arms an t ran sobbing towards her, failing at her feet, clutching the soft folds of her dress. “It wasn't my fault; 'it wasn't my fault! Oh, I think he must be mad; l think he must be mad!' Over and over again she sobbed the words into the ter.'lble silence, but there was no answer, and at last she looked up into Margaret's face. She rose stiffly to her sett; then felt as if she must be la the throes of some terrible nightmare. Sh turned around slowly and looked at Arthur Delay. He had not spoken; be stood there, whitefaced and grim, bis eys fixed on his wife, and Kluene broke out again wild- j ly : “It wasn't my fault! Oh. believe me, believe me 1” Margaret moved to the door and opened it; she looked as if she walked in her sleep, and ber eyes were fixed and ex pressionless. “Go away!” she said, and then again; “Go away—before I kill you." For a moment. tlWre was a dreadful silence, then Ninette passed her, treading over the fallen violets as she went, aud she berad the shutting of the door behind her. She. stood for some moments in the ball, too dated to move; she only knew that something terrible had happened something which had not been her fault, and that Margaret—Margaret, whom she had grown to lore, had turned her out of the house. Every nerve in her body seemed shaken with uncontrollable fear; when presently she moved mechanically to go upstaifs she had to hold on to the baluster rails she never knew how she reached her room until she found herself standing before the looking-glass staring at ber white face. Her lips and cheeks burned still with Delays passionate kisses, and suddenly it seemed to Ninette as if her whole body were burning, too. with sbsrne. "I hate bim; I hate him!" The words seemed forc'd from her lips; she wished she could ft 11 dead to fscape the tortuous memory of those last few minutes. Margaret would never believe that It had not all been her fault; Margaret would never forgive her. “Go away; go away; before I kill yon !" She had meant that; her eyes and voice had been terrible when she spoke. Ninette turned blindly again to the door; she stiil wore her hat and coat: she groped her way down stairs, and as she passed the drawing room sue heard the sound of hysterical sobbing and ah* shuddered as she fled on, and out Into the”> night. Where could she go? Peter Nothard 1 would not have her when he knew what had happened even If she wanted to go to him; he w-as Margaret's brother, and j he would believe the worst; and there was nobody else in ail the world who w ouid take her in.
CHAPTER XXIII. Cavanagh Comes to Rescue Ninette walked down drive Hi the darknoea, frantic fear at her heart; she had hardly any money, but that did not trouble ber. Rh* only knew that she i must get away from this house as soon us possible; that she could never come back to it again. After all the kindness she had received ! there! All the little happiness Margaret had tried to give her. Ninette broke Into tearless sobbing. I "Ob, ahe must have known I wouldn't j do such a thing: she must hare known I wouldn't!” she told herself desjiair i ingly. She shuddered ag she thought of De lay; how could he have beer so wicked so dishonorable? Were all men hard and cruel—all except Josh? Was there no man anywhere in the world who could be a true friend ? Then, quite suddenly, she thought of Randal Cavanagh, and a thrill of warm hope touched her heart. "Remember, if ever you are in trouble or want help, I atn here, waiting to help vou 1 It will be my greatest pleasure In iife." Had he meant that? She recalled the ! earnest look In his deep eyes when hr said those words, and somehow she be Roved that be bad spoken truly. lie j would bo good to her; he would take her in when all the world had shut her out! She forgot that he was leaving the fnl lowing day for Paris; she hurried her ; steps till she reached the station: there was a train due when ahe reached it, and | in Jos a than ten minutes Ninette was on j her way back to London. She would -not listen to the warning ' voice in her heart; if Randal Cavanagh refused to help her with his promised ; friendship, well, that would be the end j •of everything. There was nobody else In all the world to whom she could turn ■ !In her dire distress. Her heart was filled with the defiance j i of despair when she found herself again ! at the big London terminus. It was quite dark now. and the many j brilliant lights dazzled and confused her. ' She hailed the first taxi she saw, and j got in, grateful to escape the noise and J bustle. The driver came to the door and peered j In inquisitively at her. “Where to, did you say. miss?” Ninette laughed hysterically. “I didn't say!” ahe said. “But—” She | gave the address of Randal Cavinagb's i flat 1 It was only when Ninette stood at the open door of Randal Cavanagh'* flat, looking timidly into the stolid face of his man servant, that she realized what a terribly foolhardy act sho had com mitted. (To be continued.) ' 1
SHELBY COUNTY LEVY 22 CENTS County Council Decreases Rate 1 Cent. Special to The Times. SHELBYVILLE, Ind., Aug. 27.—The total counyt levy for the collection of taxes in Shelby County Uurlqg the coming year, which includes the levy for county revenue, bond funds and the free gravel road fund, has been fixed at 22 cents, a decrease of 1 cent in the total levy on which taxes were collected In the county during the coming year. The budget of expenses, for the operation of the business in the county and townships during the next year was drawn up by the county council at its special meeting this week. With the city, school city and county tax levies fixed" tentatively the estimated total of the local levy for next year is $2 03, which is just 3 cents under the local levy of 1921. This decrease is the result of lower levies fixed by the county and school city. The county levy was lowered as a result of a decrease In the bond levy, caused from the final payment of the debt from the infirmary building, which was constructed three years ago. A revenue of $jHt.382.50 will result from the county levy of 13 cents; the bond levy „wns fixed at 8 mills and the free gravel road levy at .082. Furniture, Stove Dealers’ Markets Special to The rime* EVANSVILLE, Ind. Aug. 29.—The semi-annual market of furniture and stove manufacturers started here today and will continue through the week. Retailers from many state* and from Canada and Mexico will be in tatendance. More than 16,000 invitations were mailed to retailers by John C. Keller, secretary of the Evansville Furniture As soeiation. Exhibits are displayed in three separate building*, most of which are products of Evansville manulacturing plants. There are a few exhibits from other cities. The object of the exhibit Is to stimulate retail trade. It la believed the attendance this week will be larger ban ever befor.
Woman Hurt as Two Autos Come Together Special to The Time* NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Aug. 29—As a result of a collision between the automobile* of J*ssc Thatcher and John Morris in the northeastern part of Hamilton County Sunday, Mrs. Thatcher was seriously Injured aud takeu to the hoapital at Elwood. High corn In the corner of s field at the Intersection of two roads prevented each driver from seeing the other car. The Thatcher machine was upset and all of the occupants were bruised, but none seriously hurt except Mr*. Thatcher, whose injuries are Internal. She aiao was badly cut by pieces of glass from ths broken windshield Ask Bond Issue for Building Hospital Special to The Time*. RICHMOND, Ind., Aug. 29.—Trustees of the Wayne County Tuberculosis Hospital will ask the county commissioners to raise $70,009 t.y a bond Issue to be used for the erection of a hoapital on the Esteb estate, south of this city. It is understood the commissioner* have agreed to the proposition. Mr and Mrs. Esteb gave the connty s‘■o,ooo for the building of the hospital, and it is believed If a similar amount la added to the bequest the sanitarium cau be erected. The county commissioners have instructed the architect to advertise for bids on the structure. 1,500 Ministers at Winona Lake Meet Special to Ths Time*. WARSAW. Ind, Ants 29—The international convention of the Diaetples of Christ will begth its sessions at Winona Lake Tuesday and continue until Sept. 4 Nearly 1,500 minister* and church workers already ere here and It 1a expected that between 6,000 and 7.000 delegates will have registered by Tuesday evening. Dr. George A. Miller of Washington. I). (?., president of the conference, will deliver the opening address. Delegate* will be present from every State in the Union aud from many foreign countries.
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JOLIET FARMER BELIEVES WIFE HELD PRISONER Husband Believes She Is Near Greensburg or Benham Under Guard. Special to The Times. GREENSBURG, Ind., Aug. 29.—William Thompson, Joliet, 111., was here yes terday afternoon on a search for his 19-year-oid wife, who has been missing since last Monday from their home. Thompson told local officials he believes his wife is being held against her will by a brother. Byron Eenham, a street railway employe of Chicago. According to Thompson's story, he and hia wife were married Aug. IS and after a three days honeymoon settled down at their home near Joliet. Tuesday the mother of the bride asked the g!rl to drive a machine to Joliet. The young wife granted the request and has not been seen by the husband since that time When she failed to return,-the husband immediately started a scarcL. The mother, when asked concerning the girl's whereabouts, told the frantic husband his w-lfe had gone, to visit het brother at Chicago. He left immediately for Chicago, where he found that the brother bad left that city, and before leaving had secured a two months' leave from the railway company. Remembering the family formerly lived south of this city and at Benham, Ind . the husband came here on his search From here he went to Benham. Ripley County. He believes the girl is being bidden in this vicinity in order to keep her away from him The girl is said to be a rela tiv* of Congressman Benham, whose horn* is at Benham, Ind. Thompson, when here, was accompanied by Hubert Foram, a friend, who is assisting him in his search. Documents received by Sheriff Braden here show that the investigation is being backed by State's Attorney Robert Mir tin. who is directing the search. Thotup son also carried a recommendation from James Bentley, a member of the Illinois Legislature, which testified that he was a young man of highest character. LUMBERMAN INJURED. GREENSBURG. Ind., Aug. 29—While attempting to guide a machine down a steep grade In a lumber tract near Morris. Frank Donnell, lumberman, was caught between a tree and the car and held prisoner for half an hour until he was extricated by other timbermen who were searching for him. He was inspecting some of bis timber land was alone. He was severely cut and bruised.
Ye TOWNE GOSSIP Copyright. 1921. by Star Company. By K. C. B. West Englewood, N. J. Dear K. C. B.—l'm in a pickle and you can help squeeze me out. I am a young w-oman, 42 years old. There is a man 54 years old who is in love with me and I with him. but I am afraid he is stingy. I don’t want to hurt his feelings by telling him direct that he Is a piker, hut here is what he did last Saturday. He talked about getting a nice turkey and bringing it to me for a Sunday dinner. Well, last Friday night when he was kissing me good-bye be said to me: “I will be out on the 1:15 train and will bring something with me.” What do yon think he brought? One bam bologna and a llverwurst! What I want you to do is to write one of your articles about tbia. Give it to bim good and yon will have my best wishes. Thank you so much. K. J. A.
‘ MY DEAR KATE. IT'S BEEN my experience. . . . THAT MOST every one. J HAVE ever known. • • • WHO EATS bologna. • • • AND liverwurst. • • * ONCE IN a while. • • • HE TAKES a drink IND MOSjr every man. • • • EXCEPTING A Scotchman. • • * W HEN HE gets a drink. • • * AND HAPPENS to be. A UVEBUTKST guv. . . . HE'LL THINK of turkey. * • • OR A nice broiled lobster. •• • ' OR THINGS like that. • • • WHILE THE drink is working AND WHEN it's dead. • • • HE'LL FORGET tbe turkey. AND BUY liverwurst. AND MAYBE he'd been drinking • • • AND, ANTWAT. Kate. IF I was * woman. • • • AND 1 had a man. • • • WHO BOUGHT liverwurst.. • • • IN nis courting days. • • I’D BE very careful. • • • BECAUSE I know a man.
WHO TOOK his girl orchids. AND AT HEN they were married. HE MADE her pick dandelions 80 HE could make wine. FOR HIMSELF and friends • • AND WHATEVER you do. DON'T MARRY him. FOR LESS than a turkey. * • • I THANK you. Choir. Leader Resigns Poeclal to The Times. SHELBYVILLE. Ind.. Ang. 29—The resignation of Prof Chester Mellvain as director of the First Christian church choir in this city was announced today. Professor Mellvain has accepted a position as director of the choir at the First Christian Church In Charlotte, N. C., and will take tip tbe work immediately. He has been interested in music circles hero for a number of years coming here from Vincennes, Ind., where he was choir leader in one of the large churches.
VIGO CO. JUDGE RAPS STATE’S EXPENDITURES Says Spending Orgy Cause of High Taxes and Living. ‘ECONOMIC PROBLEM.' Special to The Times. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Aug. 29.—Explaining the plans of the Tax Payers’ League of Terre Haute for an aggressive campaign in lowering the tax rate in Vigo County, Charles S. Batt, former city judge, addressed those who attended the annual Old Soldiers' bean dinner at Fontanet, north of this city Saturday. * “The time has come when the problem of taxation has become an economic one,” Judge Batt, who is president of the tax payers league, stated. Continuing, he said in part: “High prices are being kept up on rents etc., within cities, due to the enormously high taxes; so the only way to reduce taxation Is to reduce these needless expenditures. You will scarcely believe it, but there are sixty-six boards and commissions created in the State of Indiana, all with large salaries—secretaries, stenographers, clerks, traveling agents, reprcaoetatives, inspectors and what not. “To show you how - the burden of taxation is increasing: "In 1900, with a population of 2.500.000 In tbe State of Indiana, the disbursements were $2.35 per capita. “In 1910, with a population, of 2,700.0C*? the disbursements were increased to $3.10 per capita. “In 1920, with a population of 2,500.000. the disbursements have risen to $7.40 per capita; in other words, while the population for ten years increased a scant 16 per cent, the disbursements increased SlO per cent. “The Increase for expenditures outside of the maintenance of State institutions Is more than 300 per cent increase from 1911 to 1930. Or in round figures, In 1911 J it waa $1.84258105, and in 1930 it was $5,736,811.50; in fact the tendency to extravagant public expenditures have permeated and honey combed, not only the I State, but the county, city and school body politic, so thoroughly that the taxpayer as he enters tbe domain of the treasury office to give up his share of this confiscatory penalization, may in sheer desperation cry out, ‘Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.’ The menace of the world today is the tendency to ex-
j travagant public expenditures, j “To show you how we have progressed in the way of delivering up taxes in , Vigo County; In the year of 1917; for ! taxes payable in 1918, the county valuaj tlon of property was $61,415,233, the ! county rate 79 cents, and the total county taxes raised $486,180. In 191S, payable In 1919, county valuation of property was $64,560,000, and the county rate 7S cents, county taxes $503,100. In 1919, payable in 1920, under anew valuation scheme, the connty valuations were suddenly jumped jto $135,220,UCk and the rate was reduced to 39 cents, making the county taxes that year $537,358. In 19G0, payable in 1921, county valuations were raised to $138,578,706, the rate 70 cents and the taxes | collected $970,060. So that in four years in Vigo County we have increased the amoynt of taxes gathered more than 100 per and increased our bonded ini debtedness in proportion.” In urging the citizen of Vigo County, j-Judge Batt, said: | “The experience here in Vigo County 9eems to be a complete answer to those persons who are continually advocating larger assessed valuations, ot) the theory that tt would reduce the tax rate in equal proportion, and that no more taxes would be gathered with a higher valuation than under the lower valuation*. So good an authority on the tax question aa Fred A. Sima, who was chairman of the board of tax commissioners said in a speech at the Claypool Hotel, June 7, 1921, ‘The taxes raised in Indiana have jumped from $45,000,000 in 1917 to $111,500,000 in J 921. My experience has been that when yon uncover more property for the local assessor, he will make a higher levy; 1 and taxes have increased 41 per cent in Indiana during the past year.' With these facts and figures before us. It Is unfortunate indeed that our Legislature, which adjourned during the reent month, could so far forget itself as to I create offices and make wild expendij tui-es to the point where our state taxes this year will be increased 25 per cent. ! So it is high time, farmers, home own--1 ers, renters, and everybody, to cry out from the house tops to those officials who still do not know that the war is over, to stop these expenditures before the country becomes bankrupt, and it is too late.” Judge Batt is scheduled to speak several times during the week before meetings of Vigo County farmers. t
We’ll Wager He Has ‘Null’ Chicken Now Special to The Times. LAWRENCEBURG. Ind.. Aug. 20. It is regarded as peculiar that a man in jail on a charge of stealing chickens. should develop a case of chicken pox. Noel R. Mitchell, 26, awaiting trial here for stealing chickens from the farm of John W. Ferguson is having such an experience and has been placed under quarantine by Francis M. Mueller, jail physician. Mitchell was shot in the back, hips and legs by Peter C. Ilermer. caretaker of the Ferguson chicken farm, as was David A. Blair, who died of bis wounds. Mitchell is threatened with hlood poisoning and it is believed that a number of shots have not been removed from his body.
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