Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 112, Indianapolis, Marion County, 20 September 1923 — Page 4

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ANOTHER COMMUNITY CLUB r_■> HE East Thirtieth Street Community Center has started { 1 1 business as a “going conoern" in community welfare in Indianapolis. Thus another group of citizens bands together for its own good and that of the entire city. Citizens’ organizations are powerful weapons. Politicians listen to them. No one in power at the city hall or courthouse • dares offend them. There are many evils in any city that can be corrected by united public action. Indianapolis is no exception. The time of Jyear is upon us when community organizations are shaping themselves for their fall and winter activities. Join the club in your home district. If none exists, get together with your neighbors and form one. Don’t be a “let-George-do-it” type. When each citizen waits on somebody else to do something, nothing is done. Only that is done which all do together. That is the only way in which the people can truly .govern through their public officials. Long and vigorous life to the East Thirtieth Street Community Center l NATIONAL SAFETY CONTEST rJTjI ERE is a chance for some pupil or teacher in the Indianapolis 1* schools to win a valuable prize and at the same time do a ;real service. For the third year, the highway education board will hold a nation-wide contest to train children in habits of safety in streets and highways. Prizes worth $6,500 will be distributed among school teachers and pupils. Last year 400,000 pupils and 50,000 teachers participated in the contest. An even greater number is expected this year. For the best essay on “Highway Safety Habits I Should 'Learn,” written by a pupil who is not more than 14 years of age and is in the fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth grade of school, a gold .'watch and a free trip to Washington are offered. Second and ; third prizes are gold watches. For the best essay on “Training Children in Habits of Safety on the Highways,” written by a teacher in one of the eighth elementary grades, SSOO and a free trip to Washington will be given. Second prize is S3OO and third prize S2OO. The foregoing are national prizes. State prizes will also be awarded. First State prize is a gold medal and sls; second, silver medal and $10; third, bronze medal and $5. Any Indianapolis school pupil who wishes to compete for these prizes may secure details of the competition by writing to the highway education board, Willard Bldg., Washington, D. C. We never will secure adequate traffic regulation on our city streets until we combine with it the policy of safety education for drivers and pedestrians alike. And we can make our greatest im- ; pression upon adults through the children. If the child is careful, the grown-up will be cautious.

• BOOST FROM OKLAHOMA “J * INDIANAPOLIS holds a strategical position as the whole- ; I 1 I sale and manufacturing center for the great country that l surrounds it. It has large and complete stocks and its location . assures prompt delivery. Retailers will always find it profitable !to handle Indianapolis products.” Who’s complimenting the old town? The above is part of a letter received by the editor of The Times from E. R. Waite, secretary of the Shawnee, Okla., Board of Commerce. A city is known largely by the friends it makes and we like to get letters like the one from Mr. Waite. It rings true. Continuing, Mr Waite says retailers will find it worth while to deal in Indianapolis—- “ Because the closeness of its factories and wholesale houses makes it unnecessary to carry large stocks on hand. '‘Because customers always find Indianapolis products the best “Because its jobbers and manufacturers have grown great through their ability to render superior service. “Because they are favorably knownj they have advertised -themselves by giving the retailer the utmost value in quality merchandise. “Because they realize that the success of their territory means their success. “Because the welfare of their territory is their welfare. “Because they are progressive and always alert to the best of the retailer.” <4EDUCATION REGARDING TAXES . >-p HE Indiana Taxpayers’ Association is being organized to * * educate the public regarding taxation and to prevent, when 1 possible, increases in public expenditure. A worthy organization, it would seem. Still, there is a hint * of the reactionary in its second object. As the public recognizes more and more its increasing obli- * garion to society, it is inevitable that some civic costs should in- ; crease. Education, for instance, should not be held back by a narrow desire to hold down taxation. Only the most narrow- ■ minded can begrudge money spent for a better citizenry. It is not a reduction of taxes that is needed most, although, • of course, it would be welcomed, as an intelligent expenditure of money now derived from taxation. The public wants to feel it is being given a square deal by those in charge of its finances and - its government. Dissatisfaction comes, not so much from high ; taxes as from a feeling that the public is paying dearly for in- ' efficiency. This new roganization can do much good by educating the ' public so that it will know when its money is being put to good use. # * - - - MAYBE Ireland will put the kick into the League of Nations. GREECE says it this way: “Beyond the Alps Italy lies.” t . . —__—_ NOW THEY claim the automobile is an aid to railways. Cer- , tainly not at the crossings, however. NOW THE advisors of the farmers are arguing that a bushel of wheat in storage is worth two in the market, and it may be so. THE SUMMER girl is home now.and putting away her furs for Sie winter. I

FRENCH AND GERMANS IN BIG COMBINE London Keeping Eye Open for Alliance Between * Two Nations. By WILLIAM PHILIP SIMS Times Staff Correspondent ASHINGTON. Sept. 20—Peekyy Ing through the slight gauze veil covering the optismlstic reports from Paris and Berlin that peace in the Ruhr is at hand, Mars would see a spectacle calculated to make him grin. While Berlin was sputtering herself hoarse in protest against the oocupation of the Ruhr, and while Paris was telling the Germans to “pay or we stay,” two powerful groups of industrial magnates—one German and the other French—were quietly working out plans for a colossal combine whereby they could get a monopoly on Europe's trade and much of the world’s. London Kicks London, seeing what was up, kicked. England, to which trade Is a matter of life or death, had not forgotten that Germany, In 1914, had virtually acquired a trade hegemony over half the world to Brltanla’s great disadvantage. Now anew, and even bigger, danger threatens. France and Germany are about to become partners in a gigantic trust, with France holding 51 per cent of the stock, with no other purpose in mind than to complete this domination of the world’s markets, wherever and whenever possible. And the odds favor Germany and France. Coal and steel are the backbone of Industry and together these two countries can produce three times the best the United Kingdom can do. In the vital matter of coal, France and Germany together hold an advantage. Geographically their natural superiority is even more marked. In the center of Europe they are closer to the world’s greatest markots than England. Russia, with 160,000.000 Inhabitants, and Just beginning to buy, la at Germany’s door. Behind her lies j Siberia, and China with her 400,000,000 i consumers. Africa Is Just across the Mediterranean from France, a few hours’ Balllr.g. It Is two days from England. By sea, the Far East Is nearer to France, by four days than It la to London. The Near East also Is within easy striking distance, by land or water. So In Asia Minor. It would take the English twice as long to reach these countries. England’s life depends on trade. She will not take a licking lying down. England Is Not Blind London Is not blind to one other thing, either. That is the possibility j cf a Franco-German alliance. For, however much France may pooh-pooh the Idea today, the two countries are natural allies. England Is deeply concerned over the trend In Europe. She will be' checkmated In another couple of \ moves If she doesn’t watch out. And she will probably “watch out.” She always haa. Keep your eyes peeled for her next moves.

Science

Astronomers are having a difficult time making calculations that fit the recent proof of Einstein's theory aa to light being deflected by gravitation. Also, while not accepting, they hesitate to dlsreagrd entirely other revolutionary theories of Einstein's not yet proved. For three hundred years astronomers went upon the assumption that light travels in straight lines at even speed through empty space. They know now that a beam of light has weight and that the pull of gravity deflects it The deflection Is very email but It is a fact. This means that calculations as to position of stars have been wrong. The orbit of the planet Mercury was always a mystery to astronomer*. According to Newton’s low It would shift 682 seoonds of aro In a century, but observations showed It reaily shifted 574 seconds. Einstein’s theory solved the problem of Mercury’s orbit. Sir Oliver Lodge, one of the bea* of present day thinkers on matters psrtalng to the ether, says that if more predictions of Einstein are verified “the net generation of mathematicians will have a terrible time of it.

Family Fun

Latest Shade There was anew attendant at the splrtuallstlc circle, and he had formerly been employed In a big drapery shop. The fact came to light when a client requested him to tell the medium that she wished to apeak with a Mr. Green. “Certainly, madam,” said the attendant. “Can you give me his Christian name?” “I’m afraid I’ve forgotten It, but he only died quite lately.” The attendant cleared his throat and approached the medium. “Please show the lady some of the latest shades of Greens," he said. —Triad (Sydney.) Father at Mother’s Dance “Gee! I’m glad that’s over. I dar.ced with the hostess. Have you been through the purgatory?" “Yes, thank you; I’m her husband.” —Houston Post. It’s Wife’s Duty The health officer In New Zealand Is apparently a bit of a humorist. He writes: “Don’t assume you have no rats because they are not seen by day. Get the wife to go down the cellar at night with a torch and then listen for noises.” As Pa Sees It “This article says that propinquity Is responsible for most marriages. From among the men who call most frequently the daughter of the house naturally selects a husband.” “In that case I fear our daughter i doomed to marry a bill collector.” — Boston Transcript. Big Sister’s Girl Chum “I’m to be married next week and I’m terribly nervous." “I suppose there Is a gfrancs of a man getting away up to the last minute.”

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Slangily Speaking By BERTON BRALEY I like the bird who has the grit To stick to things and never quit; The duck who plays the game In style And takes his bumpings with a smile; The Bimbo who will risk a chance On bucking fate and circumstance; The gink who’s kind and merryhearted But finishes what he has started; The bozo who, when out of luck. Won’t whine and growl and pass the buck. Along with that I like the bloke Who’ll stake a fellow when he’s broke; A geek who will not let success Affect his simple humanness; A berry who has learned to play And loaf at times along the way; A joe who, once he Is your friend. You can depend on to the end; A baby built on such a plan „ I think It’s safe to call a Man. Copyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.

QUESTIONS Ask— The Times i ANSWERS

You can get an answer to any question of fact or Information by writing to the Indianapolis Times' Washington Bureau. 1322 N. Y. Avenue. Washington, D. C.. inclosing 2 cents in stamps. Medical, legal, love and marriage advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken, or papers, speeches, etc., be prepared. Unsigned letters cannot be answered, but all letters are confidential, and receive personal replies.—Editor. Ia there any watch regulated to six positions? The U. S. National Museum says there are only five position watches. What kind of vessel was the Lusitania? When, where and how was It Bunk? How many lives were lost and were there any prominent Americans lost with this vessel? The Lusltanlf*. was a British vessel owned by the Cunard Line. It was one of the largest and fastest of the transatlantic liners, and was sunk by a German submarine on May 7, 1915. She was torpedoed ten miles off Kinsale Head. Ireland, and sank In less than twenty minutes. Eleven hundred and fifty persons lost their lives, among whom were the following prominent Americans; Alfred G. Vanderbilt, Justus Milas Forman. Elbert Hubbard, and Charles FrohmanWhere was James Hargreaves bom? Probably at Stanhlll tn Lancashire. England. When and by whom was baseball Invented? A form of baseball was a favored recreation In the days of the ancients, and frequent reference Is made to It by the Greek and Roman writers. A commission was appointed by those interested In the professional end of the game in 1907 to make research to determine who actually laid the foundations for the present scheme of playing the game and when they were laid. This body, after several months' work In collecting evidence, reported that, according to their findings, the “national game of baseball" originated with the Knickerbocker Club, organised In New York City In 1845, and that the first person to prepare a diagram of the playing diamond was Abner Doubleday of Cooperstown, N. Y., in 1839. Modem baseball probably owes Its Inception to a combination of games, an old English game called rounders, a game known aa “town ball,” played by early settlers, and variations known as “three-old-cat,” “four-old-cat” and “scrub.”

A Thought

Let every man he swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. —Jaa. 1:19. IVE not rein to your Inflamed passions; take time and a little delay.—Statius.

Heard in the Smoking Room

a | r-r-i "]HE vanity of the average I young woman of today doesn’t 1-- J exoeed that of mere Infants of the sex," said the man with the long cigarette holder. “A homely mon I know has a very pretty four-year-old daughter. Don’t you believe she doesn't know and approve of her good looks. One day she was sitting In her daddy's lap just opposite a large mirror. She gazed at her father's reflection In the glass for a moment

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NEW MONTE CRISTO AIDS. GREEK KING Modern Croesus Again Saves Nation in Financial Crisis With Donation,

A! '"1 MODERN Count of Monte Cri to, Europe’s man of mystery, has saved Greece once more. Putting his hand into his pocket nonchalantly the new Croesus donated a/paltry $2,500,000 to the Greek government, so Greece may now pay Italy and get the Italians out of Corfu. The same man, during the Balkan wars, used to make Greece periodical gifts of $2,500,000 to help her meet expenses. Why? That’s one of the mysteries. \ Sir Basil Zaharoff is the man’s name now. He has had others. His life has been one long adventure. Some call him the world’s richest man. He probably Is not, but the most competent authorities put him fourth, after Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller and the Duke of Westminster. Controls Armament House He virtually controls the great British armament house of Vickers; he la a director of Barclay’s, one of Britain’s richest banks; he Is either a director or biggest depositor In several large Continental banks, and half owner of Monte Carlo, the world’s most famous gambling plaoe. Yet he seems to have emerged out of nowhere, a Levantine, ohlld of a Russian father of Greek origin, without money and without friends. He is now 73 years old, a Beau Brummel and a linguist; but he seems to have earned his first money as a day laborer. Now and then he would disappear from sight, to bob up again in the most unexpected plaoes. At the age of 28 he was in Cyprus, the year the British took over the Island. He was carrying British citizenship papers In the name of Z. Z. Williamson. Lands in Prison Next he appeared in Constantinople, then in Athens, Greece. He seems to have landed in prison there, and he made his get away by swapping identities with a dead man. Zaharoff landed In Paris with leas than a dollar In his pocket. He later worked as a day laborer for Krupps, the great German munitions maker. After this he appeared aa prealdent of a luatin American Republic under another name, and from that Job he went to selling machine-guns for Vickers. In Spain, Russia and tn other countries, he landed mammoth contracts. He was on the “inside,” too, on the Paris Bourse—stock exchange—and cleaned up there. Degree From Oxford Oxford University conferred on him the degree of doctor of civil law. The Brlt.sh government made him a Knight of the Order of the Bath and again of the Order of the British Em plre. France lifted him high In the Order of the Legion of Honor. Zaharoff Is known intimately in <w ory chancellery In Europe. King's and princes, prime ministers, dictators and , university presidents are all on his visiting list. He probably knows more of the secret, “Inside stuff” of Europe than any private Individual living. Yet whence he came, whither hound and why, nobody knows. Mystery man, that’s Sir Basil. Electric It w!TI be the end of 1934 before half of the 22 million homes In our country will be lighted by electrloity. Use of electricity in residences is increasing at the rate of a mlUllon consumers a j year. With more than half of our homes j not using the great marvel, electricity, • we realize that our state of olvlllza- j tlon still Is crude. But we are pro- 1 greasing as least ten times as fast as In any previous century. Man Is ] barely started on his endless road.

and then at her own. turning her head this way and that the better to see her each, and every mark of beauty. Then Bhe turned to her dad, and said: 'Papa, did God make me?* “ *Yes, dear, was the reply. “ ‘And did he make you, too 7" “ Tea, of course.' ** r VVell,’ she sold, turning again to her face In the glass, ‘He’s turning out much better work lately, Isn’t Her”

Recent History Is Repeatedly Repeating Itself

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army enlistments. Truth Is, fewer men are getting mad enough to go and Join the army. • • • Many a girl Is an old maid because Bhe can’t laugh when she doesn’t see the point of the Joke. • • • Greatest man in the world is the man you would be If It didn’t take so much energy. • • • The honeymoon is over when he thinks she Is skinny Instead of slender and willowy. • • • Many a man Is a bachelor because

THURSDAY, SEPT. 20,1923

he eats onions or because he doesn't brush his teeth. • • • You must keep as busy as a bee to keep from getting stung. • • • Lower taxes will not be In sight as long as Government expenses are out of sight. • • • The easiest way to run across your friends Is to need a shave so badly you try to dodge them. • • • When a bootlegger gets arrested these days he raises catn If It makes him late for supper.