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The Ideal Corporation m T cor P ora ti° n h as )6en * n ' lA| vented. 1 It is a corporation that will never be disturbed by scraps between majority and minority factions. In it will be no blocs, no insurgents, no stockholders, no directors, no bookkeeping, no auditing—nothing at all that might lead to trouble. The inventor is Mr. William H. Anderson, formerly boss of the Anti-Saloon League of New York State, and later a guest at Sing Sing, that State. The name of the corporation will be the American Prohibition Protestant Patriotic Protective Alliance, for brevity’s sake to be known as the A. P. P. P. P. A. Mr. Anderson says the new organization will have no members and no membership, although he says he expects it to grow into a “powerful nation-wide organization, doing much gobd.” The entire organization, e T 'on when it becomes nation-wide, will consist of William 11. Anderson, who announces that “it will accept contributions only as outright personal gifts to William H. Anderson, its founder and general secretary, to be used in any way he secs fit, to enable him to promote and further the objects of an American Prohibition Protestant Patriotic Protective Alliance.” In thus organizing himself into a nationwide alliance to accept contributions, Mr. Anderson has hit upon a unique scheme to avoid all pestiferous meddling by auditors, investigators and minions of the law. We may assume from the name that all' Americans, Prohibitionists, Protestants and Patriots will be permitted to contribute as freelyi as they see fit. It isn’t clear, however, that contributions by those who don’t happen to be either Americans, Prohibitionists, Protestants or Patriots will be refused. If this first venture in self-organization proves to be successful, we know of no law to prevent every other citizen who wants to form organizing himself into an alliance to accept contributions. And if success crowns the effort of each organizer, it won’t be long before we’ll all be rich. We never did think much of that famous organization of individuals who decided to get rich by taking in each other’s washing; for

Dkeh With Its ‘Old Time’ Tunes Library Is Rendering Fine Service to Public

M s “"“ ANT people, especially those who seek the truth from i~—.l other times, have wished the phonograph existed In ancient days. If tho phonograph had been in existence,. when Nero burned Rome as well <as the movies, we would have had visible evidence of Nero’s pastime. But we have a duty before us Just now in recording what as old time tunes. tunes* in years to come the index to the real folk-yftuslc of America. Some musical' writers are contending that-dazz music will develop to that degree of syncopated har-/-snfity,-41iat it will be considered in years to come as American folk music. This department is n6t so sure of that. But the old-time tunes will play an important part in the history of American folk music. Okeh is making a splendid effort in releasing these old tunes with real artists playing them. Okeh is doing this each month under the head of "old-time tunes.” This class of music falls under the head of the sentimental ballad, war hymns, sacred music and the spiritual. Many of the hymns have been sung by our fathers and mothers, and even our .great grandparents. Am thinking of an Okeh sacred record which includes "In the Hour Os Trial” and “Nailed to the Cross.” Sung by Frank McCravy and James McCravy. The Jenkins Family The Jenkins family is closely iden- , tided with old-fashioned chufch [ music. They use the old style little church organ that is pumped*by the foot. Here is the religious atmosphere done with touches of reality. Okeh has "released the Jenkins Family in such old hymns as "Georgia. Camp Meeting.” "Old Time Southern Revival,” “Jesus Is Coming Back,” “Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown.” "The Old Rugged Cross,” “Sing It and It,” and many others. This family makes a sermon out of these American songs, sacred and I inspirational in character. The older F members of the family wili receive muejit Joy and pleasure from the playing of these records. 1 Severe 1 families, where sickness L has held sway for years, play these Irecords on Sunday morning during ®ihe regular church hour when inBalidSy'are unable , to attend. HAThis department cannot lay too 'lbch stress on what the Jenkins * is accomplishing along this Bam Dance Stuff barn dance music, SilMTiirkoy in the Straw,”

that involved work. The ne‘w idea is more attractive. When we get organized to take in each other’s contributions, all we’ll have to do will be to sit around and take ’em in. While Anderson has used up a lot of the Ps and the Ks have been working overtime lately, there are plenty of other letters lying around loose, and<they can be mad&Jnto many combinations. Greece’s Mussolini VTI OW it’s Greece’s turn to have a Mussolini. After about a year as a republic, she has indulged in another of her little flip-flops, now become a habit. The future of the provisional president, Admiral Coundouriotis, seems a trifle uncertain but Premier Mikhalakopoulos has been kicked out. The revolutionists, headed by General Pangalos and Admiral Hadjikiriakos, charge him with being inefficient. We had thought him pretty good. Only a short time ago, despite Greece’s plight, he raised a $60,000,000 loan among the hardest boiled money sharks extant. Which is to say he got $11,000,000 from Wall Street, $37,500,000 from London and sll,500,000 from the canny Greeks themselves. Incidentally this was the first Greek loan ever floated in this country. At 7 per cent it went like hot cakes and was oversubscribed many times. General Pangalos. dispatches say, is at the head of the new government—a military affair apparently of the Mussolini and Rivera type. Pangalos is something of a fire-eater. Greece’s recent dictators, the Colonels Gonatas and Plastiras—who staged the revolution following the Asia Minor disaster and sent King Constantine into exile—found it the hardest part of his job to hold him down. In command of the Greek army along the Maritza, in Thrace, he was constantly rarin’ to go after the Turks on the other side of the river. He has never forgiven Kemal Pasha for what happened at Smyrna and thereabouts. If the revolution leaves Pangalos in the saddle, the country will likely take Oft a more nationalistic trend. This Greek Mussolini will make his one love, the army, his implement and tool and neighbors, particularly the Turks, had better watch their step.

Is mighty popular today. This sort of folk music Is well presented by Fiddlin’ Joe Carsonand his old fiddle. He Isn’t a violonist. Joe just Addles, and that seems to be enough for many, many people. The highbrows probably will shudder at Joe, but the great general public has taken_ him to heart. Okeh records as ”It Takes A Little Rain With the Sunshine;” My North Georgia Home;” “The One Man Melodrama;” “The Talking Fiddle;” “Charming Betsy;’” “The Death of Floyd Collins,” add many others.. , Harry Whitter and his harmonica

Elrod ‘Saving’ Democrats

Timet Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue. 7y7| ASHINGTON, July 1. Y y Here’s one for Indiana Democratn to think about. The publisher of the new Democratic publication The National Democrat, is none other than that most versatile gentleman. Milton Elrod, late of Indianapolis. Elrod will/ be best remembered by Hoosiers ftst the editor of The Fiery Cross, now either extinct or merged with the National Kourier, and also as the “publisher” of the Daily American, which failed to materialize. Elrod now asserts that he has severed all relations with the KuKlux Klan. He says that’s all past. Now he is simply an independent Democrat, who hopes to make a good thing out of a Democratic paper. Others who have taken the job of rebuilding the Democratic party include an anti-Klan Underwood wet, a middle-of-the-road Arkansan and an ex-Congressman from lo*va. Looks to Future With modest 'quarters in an FStreet office building, and a stake of $25,000 or $30,000, they have l}egun publication of The National Democrat, a weekly paper which “is responsible only to the future, to which it looks confidently for its own success and that of the Democratic Party in the Nation.” The anti-Klan Underwood “wet” is Frederick W. Steckman, who has' taken part in a number of- national campaigns and who handled Underwood’s pre-convention contest. Steckman played a role in the last ditch fight against the Klan at the Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden. The Arkansan is Congressman .William A. Jpldfield, chairman of the

belongs to this school fashioned music. His la.tesLokeh Is “Lost John” and ”Pe#k-A-Boo.” Whitter certainly draws -out organ sounding notes from -."this mouth organ. / •r- -MIndlanapolls/theaters today offer: “Please Get ..Married” at English’s; Jonia, and her Hawalians at the Lyric, “Variety Pioneers” at the Palace:/ Robinson's Elephants at Broad.' Ripple; “The Talker” at the “Are Parents People” at the pfhio-, Surprise week at the Apollo; “School for Wives” at the Colonial and Jack Hoxle at the Isis.

Congressional campaign committee. He has taken little part in the factional contests within the Democratic party of late. The fourth man In )fhe act is former Representative William D. Jamieson, once of lowa, but for some years of Washington, D. C. Jamieson was assistant director of finance in the 1916 campaign and has held other important positions fqr the party. Elrod bought The National Democrat fOr $1 or a little more, and took over its modest debts. Steckman is editor. Oldfield is chairman of the advisory board. Jamieson is president and contributes a weekly column entitled “The Window Seat,” a compilation of comments on Democratic affairs. Furniture Only Assets The only visible assets of the paper to date consist of office furniturs and a will to succeed. The one is as visible as the other. The printing is done under contract with a printer who, by chance, also publishes the National Kourier, a K. K. K. publication. Elrod explains that this particular printer made by far the lowest bid, and the fact that he happened also to print a Klan paper was not held against him. The immediate aim of thp National Democrat, and of Its sponsors. Is to bring harmony into the affairs of the Democratic party. From a practical standpoint, the first objective Is victory in the 1926 congressional elections. * The publishers profess to have no leanings either toward McAdoo or toward AJ Smith. The differences which have grown up between the two factions headed by these leaders will be smoothed out. ft possible, by impressing on both sides the absolute need of harmony.

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Ask The Times YOU, can set an answer to any question or tact or information by writing to Tho Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau. 1322 New York Ave., WashInton. D. C.. inclosing 2 cents in stamps tor reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a pereonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are confidential.—Editor. Give exact date when “The Tangle’’ started fn The Times. Monday, March 6, 1923. Please name an astrologist in Indianapolis. John C. Dean, care University Club. Where is the office headquarters of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World? 383 Madison Avenue, New York City, What is the national wealth per capita in the United States and how does it compare with the wealth In 1880 and The national wealth per capita of the United States for 1922 was $32.23. For 1880 it was $6.26 and for 1912 it was $13.91. "What king was a king at birth? King Alfonso XIII, the present ruler of Spain, was a king at birth. His father, King Alfonso XII of Spain, died on Nov. 25, 1885, and on May 17, 1886, Alfonso XIII, heir to the throne, was bom. He was proclaimed king on the same day, under the regency of his mother. Does enrollment in the Citizens Military Training Camps obligate one to serve in the Army, National Guard or Organized Reserves and does one have to go for four years? Enrollment in the training camps does not constitute any present or future contract of enlistment in the Army of the United States or any obligation to serve in the National Guard or Organized Reserves. You do not have to go for any longer period than the one year and if you desire to go at any other time you would have to make application just as you would this year.

RIGHT HERE IN INDIANA By GAYLORD NELSON

THE MARRY MONTH OF JUNE liss MARGARET MAHONEY, marriage license clerk, reports that the number of marriage licenses issued in Marioh County in the month Just passed exceeded the total for the corresponding month last year by more than 100$ In Juno, 1924, 445 licenses were issued. Cupid is again sitting up and wiggling his toes, here in Indian-

apolis. But even so, he is not so robust and active as he once was. In June, 1922, 636 marriage licenses were sold In Marion County and in June. 1920, tho total number issued was 736. That was a marry month of June with belis on. / Statisticians may find the rise and fall of the marriage

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tide significant. Marriages are ip.ost numerous, they claim, when ■ there is general prosperity, and fewest when economio conditions are unsatisfactory and Industry stagnant. If that be true then business and Industrial conditions In this city have greatly Improved over last year. That, of course, Is very gratifying—and is confirmed by more authentic signs. Too -much reliance can not be placed on marriage license figures as an index to economio conditions. More marriage licenses were Issued in Indianapolis In June, 1922, when industry was in a swoon, than in June, 1925, when business was up and coming. .Most people get married sooner or later and it Is likely Cupid has more to do with picking the time than economics. WHY THEY GO TO COLLEGE E RESIDENT E. C. ELLIOTT, of Purdue, addressing the N. E. A. convention Monday, characterized the complex social life and absorption In athletics of students in higher schools as "pain's of growth.” Other educators bitterly condemn these non-academic activities of students. Probably athletics and social activities consume too much of the time and attention of the average college student and schools shopld put on the brakes. They, no doubt, interfere with sedate pursuit of knowledge. The number of students in colleges and universities in the country has increased from 150,000 in 1900 to 600,000 In 1925. There is a reason- And it is not altogether • passion for book learning. Athletics and the social side of college life also attract. The purpose of the higher institutions is to prepare students for life. Life consists of social contacts as well.as books, so the value of a college education isn’t entirely In the classrooms. Perhaps too many college students at present minimize the importance of classrooms in college life. But who can blame them? One who graduates with scholastic honors and a Phi Beta Kappa Miey is offered a teaching job' at small wages, while “Red” Grange, a football hero, Is offered a $300,000 movie contract. As long as such conditions exist,/ non-academic activities will seenj vastly important to many students. If they are detrimental college authorities can strew enough academic thorns in the students’ paths to distract' tpem from overabsrtrptlon in athletics and social affair^.

Tom Sims Says They took eight stitches in the head of a Dallas (Texas) swimmer because he failed to use it. They have so much jazz music on the farms the cows may become the laughing stock of this country. Tried to dynamite a Chicago hotel. Guest put out tly* bomb. Maybe thought his

room was high enough. Being in love with somebody else is a fairly good chaperohe. In Tennessee, they jailed a boy of 12 for bootlegging. The State needs more child labor laws. If your car fails to start unscrew the cap

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and see If the radiator happens to. be frozen. / Many a shoe with a hole in it steps on the gas in a big car. Wouldn't it be fine if flies liked to stay aWay from home as much as husbands cfo? Every man needs a few enemies to cuss in an emergency. These days are so long it looks as if payday never will come. Faint complexion never won fair husband. We wouldn’t mind living to be a hundred if they would let us sit down the last twenty years. shark caught off the Florida coast. Os course he was outwitted by a realtor. Men may have the most sense but ducks don’t have to put on bathing suits to go in swimming.

SLOWLY GROWING OUR WINGS mNDI AN APOLIS will soon be on an air mail line, according to plans of the Postoffice Department. Bids have been asked from private corporations for establishment of eight routes to connect with the Governmopt's transcontinental service. One of the proposed routes Is from Birmingham, Ala., to Chicago, through Nashville, Louisville and Indianapolis. For several years the flying mail has winged from coast to coast. The practicability and reliability of the service has been proved. Extension of the service to cities not on the transcontinental line seems logical. l Commercisl- aviation in this country {g beginning to sniff the air. Henry Ford's successful venture with his Detroit-Chlcago line has apparently awakened other hard-headed business men. Henry has the faculty of converting day dreams into bankable profits. At last, perhaps, we are slowly growing our wings. America has lagged lamentably in development of commercial aviation. An American was father of the airplane, buti we have let Europe raise the child. A netwdrk of successful commercial air lines now cover Europe. Passengers, mail and freight are regularly carried with speed and safety between all the great capitals, London, Paris. Berlin, Warsaw, Moscow. Constantinople. Planes of one German manufacturer alone carried on commercial routes. 26,509 passengers In 1923, against 2,230 In 1921. Malls and freight carried by this company's machines increased from 5,500 pounds in 1921 to 147,407 pounds In 1923. Traffic on all European air lines show similar incre^e. In Veontrast with the development of commercial wings abroad, the United States has one air mail line and one commercial line in operation. Even soviet Russia and distracted Turkey show greater air progress. Yet America holds all the flying records from altitude to a round-the-world. It'£ time commercial aviation In this country was sprouting at least a pinfeather. AN INSANE POLICY MIARION County officials—two delegations of them — called on the Governor recently and urged that the State take steps to relieve the deplorable situation of Marion County’s insane. They were told the problem would have attention. That is all the problem has had for months—lntermittent attention, not solution. Meanwhile, victims of mental disorders are being confined in the county jail. That institution is already overcrowded with male-, factors. Anyway, it’s a place for thugs and criminals, not sufferers from mental diseases, but there is no other place to take them. The psychopathic ward of city hospital has thirty-four patients, accommodations only for twenty-six. The State asylum in Indianapolis is full. No more patients are being admitted to Julietta, Marion County’s hospital for the insane. County authorities are seeking to close the institution and transfer the patients now there to the care of the State. Unfortunate sufferers from mental afflictions must be cared for, either by State or county, even if policy of economy of State and bounty administrations is unjoined. Tile problem of what shall be don* with Julietta and its Inmates is <|f minor Importance. While State- and county authorities are deadlocked over that, innocent victims of mental maladies are In jail. The policy of Inaction that permits such indignity Is insane.

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Cherry Pickin’ By Hal Cochran rrra HY am I wearln’ my old suit yju of clothes? You ask why I'm ' togged out this way. Well, listen—l know where a cherry tree grows, and I'm pickin’ some cherries today. Dad got the Rtep-ladder out from the shed and he promised to jojn in the sport. Mom brought the buckets, and boastfully said, “I will pay you a nij’kel n quart.” Pretty softj, buddy, to sit in a tree, and fill up the pails to the brim. That sort of work is appealing to me, and I’ll clean' every fruit-bear-ing limb. After they’re picked, Mom has promised a pie. Why, that, by itself's worth the task. Frankly, I think I'm a right lucky guy. What more could a young fellow ask? Havin' the pleasure of pickin' the fruit, and gettin’ a pie. nice and sweet. Then. I get paid for the cherries, to boot—but it doesn't include what I eat. (Copyright. 1925, NEA Service, Inc.)

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Postal Rate Complaints

Timet Wathinaton Bureau, ltti \ew York Avenue. r— Jl ASHINOTON, July I.—Are yy the new postal rates hurting business? Should Congress restore the old rates? A Congressional committee will soon start on a tour of the country asking business men what they think on this subject. Public hearings will be held in many cities, starting July 18 In Washington. Postmaster General New will be the first witness. The new rates have been In effect only three months, but New Is expected to have a lot of Information already as to their effect, both on the Government's revenues and on business. He will have his own opinion as to whether mail order houses have been hurt by the new parcel post rates. The mall order houses will be heard later. He can tell whether there has been any

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serious falling off In the department's Income because picture post raids now require two cents post age instead of one cent. ' The first atop outside of Wash lngton will be Atlanta, the secont Philadelphia. The complete Itinerary ha* not been mapped. Senator Moses, chairman, at ys he hopes each the various comi will select some one man to -peak for it, In order to expedite the hearings, but that any manufacturer, merchant or other, citizen who feels that the rates harmful will be heard. I The Increased rates were voted toj meet salary Increases to poshdl employes. The raise totaled s6A.oojfl 000. The estimate of Increased enue Is $69,000,000 and the tee also hopes to learn not this estimate Is proving In addition to Senator Moses commit too Includes Senators and McKellar snd Griest of Pennsylvania, Hamseyer oS lowa, and Bell of Georgia.