Indianapolis Times, Volume 37, Number 220, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 January 1926 — Page 6

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The Indianapolis Times EOT w. HOWARD, President. FELIX F. BRUNER, Editor. WM. A. MAYBOBN, Bus. Mgr. Member of the Eerlpps-Howtrd Newspaper Alliance • • • Client of the United Press and the NBA Service * • • Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Published dally except Bunday by Indianapolis Times Publishing Cos., 214-220 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis • * • Subscription Rates: Indianapolis—Ten Cents a Week. Elsewhere—Twelve Cents a Week • • * PHONE—MA in 8800. ~ |

No law shall be passed restraining the free interchange of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely, on any subject whatever. —Constitution of Indiana.

Worth Watching S MYSTERIOUS train of murders, extendtending back over a period of several years, has drawn the attention of the country to conditions existing among the Osage Indians in Oklahoma. Thus far, nothing but the circumstances of tha murders has crept in the news dispatches. But, whether you like to read about murders or not, it may pay you to follow these dispatches. For during the next few days details of corruption and oppression that will make you open your eyes are likely to come out of Oklahoma. It is an open secret in Oklahoma that the Osage—and other—lndians there have been systematically victimized by whjte men for years. That, of course, has been the common lot of the red man ever since white men reached America. But we have flattered ourselves that in modern times the Indian has enjoyed as good treatment as he could wish. Disquieting stories from Oklahoma, however, contradict this. There are hints of persecution, of graft, of high-handed swindles practiced just within the law; tales of open robbery, of greed that has left Indians penniless and without redress; stories that sound as if they come from medieval Russia instead of modern America. The latest murder cases, fortunately, probably will bring these tales out into the open where the rest of the country can read them. In that case it is to be hoped that Americans will be enough aroused to see'' that the wrongs are righted. Watch Oklahoma. You may learn something interesting.

French Finance t\Y/jHEN a /big business concern tells its cred--IWJ jtors it can’t pay its obligations, generally one of two things happens. Either the creditors take charge, sell out the concern and divide up the cash at so much on the dollar, or they put somebody in charge to keep the business going until it gets on its feet again. France has told her/creditors she can not pay her obligations at least in full. She owes the United States approximately $4,000,000,000 and Great Britain about $3,000,000,000. What is to be done? Obviously Britain and America could not if they would and would uot if they could “sell out France” and pay themselves out of tjie proceeds. Only some modified form of the second alternative is possible. It sometimes happens, when a big business concern gets into financial difficulties, that its creditors permit it to reorganize and run on

Ask the Times . You can get an answer to any question ol fact or Information by writing to The Indlai atiolia Times Washington Bureau. 1322 New York Ave,. Washington D. C.. inclosing 2 cents in st -raps for reply. Medical, legal and marital adrice cannot be (riven, nor can extended research be undertaken.' All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot lie answered. All letters are confidential .—Editor. What is the best varnish or preservative for articles of imitation leather? High grade spar and asphaltum varnishes would be the most effective preservatives and would last about a year before needing to be renewed. How old is Bill Hart, the movie actor? His age is 51. About how many persons died of Spanish influenza in the great epidemic during the World War? It has been estimated that 648,452 died. How does the United States Naval Observatory determine the correct time? Where is the standard time clock kept? Time is determined at the Naval Observatory from observations of stars from a selected list of about 150 clock stars. These sare stars whose positions are known to a high degree trf precision and whose apparent places from day to day are given in the American Epljemerls and are therefore readily obtainable. Only stars which cross the meridian within 20 degrees of the zenith are included in order that what is known as the azimuth error may be small. The observations are made with a transit instrument, six stars being observed each night, three north and three south of the Zenith. The standard time clocks, three In number, are mounted on separate brick piers in the clock vault. Each pier weighs approximately 2,000 pounds and rests upon a solid concrete base extending some distance into the ground. What sort of brakes are used on railroads in Europe? Is there a standard practice? An international commission, composed of representatives of Prance, Belgium, Great Britain, Greece, Rumania, Yugo slavia and Czechoslovakia has adopted the Westinghouse triple “L” valve brake as the standard ccontinuous brake system to be used in European countries. This action was in accordance with

under its own management. This generally involves putting up more money in order to get back some or all of what they have already invested. This is what the United States and Britain will have to do with France. They must satisfy themselves as well as they humanly can as to France’s ability to pay, settle with her on that basis, give her the benefit of their moral assistance in a reorganization of her finances, and, lastly, but by no means least, lend her some, more money to tide her over the present perilous shoals. To this solution of the Franco-American debt difficulties, of course, there is bound to be objection. Angrily many Americans will say France owes us a just and honest debt and should be made to pay it. Which is quite true —that is, if she can pay it. But if she can’t? Business is business and the business thing to do is to settle for what we can get. It does not require the imagination of a genius to see that France today is teetering on the ragged edge of a serious, perhaps even revolutionary, upheaval. And if the likely happens the United States Treasury may yet find its only use for its French I. O. U.’s is as wall paper. A little patience on our part—and Lord knows the French are exceedingly irritating at times—and a little help are badly needed by France just now. They would go a long way toward stabilizing conditions over there and incidentally prove the most sensible, not to say profitable, course for us here at home, n Victor Henry Beranger, new French ambassador, is now busy unpacking his diplomatic valise at Washington. Soon he will put on his plug hat and present his credentials to President Coolidge. After which he will leap nimbly into-a brand new suit of overalls and tackle the job he was sent over here to do; namely, settle with Mr. Mellon. We have the reputation the world over of being *‘ business men. ” If we half-way deserve that reputation we will now settle with France and help put her back on her feet. Ijt will hurt, but in the long run it will be better for France, better for us and better for the world in general.

Fine Shades R'-"- OBERT SCOTT, now in a California pris- ___ on, probably will be brought back to Chicago to be tried for murder. His brother Russell, convicted of a part in that murder, is expected to testify against him. How is this? Russell Scott escaped hanging because he was insane and, accordingly, not responsible. Is he too insane to be punished for murder but still sane enough to testify in a court of law on an issue that may mean life or death to a fellow creature ? Verily, the fine shades of this “legal insanity” racket are too complicated for a mere layman.

Contralto Will Be on Times Radio Program

Basketball Broadcasting to Delay Start Until 10 P.M. Among the entertainers on The Indianapolis Times >radio program Friday night will be Miss Kathleen Bumbaugh, contralto, of Woodruff Place. Her accompanist will be Miss La Rue Black of the Music Shop, 25 Monument Circle. Miss Bumbaugh will sing the following numbers: Group I. Where the River Shannon FI owe”.. James Russell When Irish Eyes Are Smiling".... 1' '' V• Ernest Ball That Tumble Down Shack in Athlone, Monte Carlo and Alma Sanders ~„ .. „ Group 11. Mother Macreo" .... < r! lcott “’<l Ernest Ball Irish Rose" .... Chauncey Olcott Little Town in the Ould County Down. ’ Monte Carlo and Alma Sanders Mrs. Selena H. Morris, pianist and singer of syncopated songs, will also be on the program. Because of the broadcasting of the basketball game Friday, the Times' regular program will start about 10 p. m. Instead of 9 p. m.

Article 370 of the Treaty of Versailles, by which Germany undertook to introduce on freight trains a continuous brake of a type which might be adopted by the victorious powers within ten years following the adoption of the treaty. Any countries are free to adopt any brake which can be used contemporaneously with the Westinghouse brake. When does New Orleans hold the Mardi-Gras and how long does It last? The events begin on the preceding Thursday and end on Shrovs Tuesday which, In 1926, comes on Febr. 16. Why is it we can’t get imported Malaga grapes this year? There is a regulation of the De ; partment of Agriculture in force which prohibits the importation of all Malaga grapes from Spain, because of infestation with the Mediterranean fruit fly and the danger that this pest will be Intro luced Into this country with imported grapes.

Miss Kathleen Bumbaugh

No grapes from Spain will be allowed entry until the danger is over. Which is ' farther from New York, London or San Francisco? The distance from New York to London is 3.341 miles; from New York to San Francisco 3,180 miles, each by the usually traveled routes. What is meant by the "tonnage’' of a vessel? The internal cubic capacity. The "gross tonnage” is the registered un-der-deck tonnage plus any enclosed space for stores above the tonnage deck. "Net tonnage" Is the gross tonnage less space for machinery, crews quarters, etc. Is a one-pipe heating system as effective as a two-pipe system? A two-pipe heating system on a steam radiator is best because it has a more positive circulation; it is, however, more expensive to install than the one-pipe system.

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A Sermon for Today

Gambling Text: “There is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death."— Prov., 14:12. "Noted gambler, once 1 millionaire, dies penniless, friendless and forgotten.” So ran the top headline full across the front page of one of our daily papers of recent date. The story that followed ought to be a warning to all who feel the lure of the gaming t^.ble. After amassing a fortYme dealing the pack at the gaming table, so the story went, this man spent his last dayß In a tiny hotel room where he fought a losing fight with age, hunger and woyst of all, the bitter memories of the past. He had made his money gambling and had lost it all back again gambling. Just before he died he had bought a gross of packet needles and had planned to peddle these needles and relieve the small drain of the purses of those who pitied him and on whose charity he depended to keep his body His body will be burled in potter's field, the story said, unless someone comes forward at the last moment to provide money for a better burial. When I read this story I thought

RIGHT HERE

IN INDIANA

■By GAYLORD NELSON

WHICH IS THE WEAKER VESSEL? mUDGE BASH, In Marion County Probate Court the other day, rejected the old legal theory that when a husband and wife are both killed In an accident it Is a proper assumption that the woman being less hardy than the man dies first. He demanded stronger proof of the order ot death. The assumption that the woman will suceutnb first has flourished for a long time in legal lore. Is It justified? Which is the weaker vessel? / Man, of course, regards himself as superior to woman physically, mentally and In every other respect except beauty. But in recent years some of the corners Jiave been knocked off his boasted intellectual superiority. And there As some doubt as to his physically superiority, and greater endurance. Recently Eleanor Sears, a Boston society girl, walked forty-four miles in eleven hours and finished fresh and cool, less fatigued than her male companlods. How many lordly Indianapolis males could do as much. And a flapper will Charleston all night, wear out a floor and a couple of orchestras, without even denting her make-up—and finish fresh as a daisy. After a man has tried to Charleston ten minutes he is a physical wreck, a total loss from the waist down, and his joints whine for a week. It is time we, whether lawyers, husbands or boy friends, 'soft pedalled on that" weaker vessel stuff. The gals will make us eat our words.

PENSION FOR MRS. MARSHALL T"JIRS. THOMAS n. MAR. SHALL, widow of the beloved Hoosier statesman and former vice president, will be granted a $5,000 pension If the bill Introduced In Congress Tuesday by Representative Aldrich of Rhode Island Is passed. It will be no more than simple justice. Marshall devoted the best years of Ms life to public service. Four years as Governor of Indiana and eight years as Vice President of the Upited States, during one of the trying periods of the nation’s history, at a salary scarcely sufficient to maintain the 'dignity of his position. While other men were acquiring fortune he served —and died leaving only a great name and a modest estate. A man who occupies the post of prime minister or other great offices in the British Government, upon retiring is automatically granted a pension sufficient to make It unnecessary for him to scramble for a living in after years, k In America there is no provision for our ex-presidents and ex-vice presidents. They can live or starve or pass their declining years working desperately to provide for their families. Witness General Grant, iji the grip of a fat.al malady, devoting his dying days to the com pletion of his memoirs for the sake of the money It would bring his family. Only by special acts of Congress in each case are the widows of former presidents and vice presidents taken care of. If Congress fails to act they can apparently take in washings as far as this great republic is concerned. For the richest nation In the world we have some surprisingly niggardly streaks in our system of government.

GIRLS AND DOMESTIC ARTS |m iIARTHA RIGGS, 14-year-old lIVII Vande rt>urg County girl, i J was proclaimed baking champion of the form girls’ clubs at the annual State agricultural conference at Purdue University this week. During the past year . this Hoosier lass baked 356 loaves of yeast bread, 9—loaves of quick bread, 60 mufrins, 2,293 biscuits and rolls, 136 pies, and 466 cakes, doughnuts and cookies. If you are a dyspeptic her record will make you shudder. If you are normal it will make your appetite stand up on Its hind legs and yelp. For that's a lot of home cooking. Singlehanded she has chased the siiect-r of famine from one Hoosier home The champions in the other branches of domestic art—-canning.

-By Rev. John R. Gunn'

of the text, ‘‘There Is a way which seemeth right unto man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." This surely Is true of gambling. The way of the gambler may seem easy and enticing at first, but if he follows it to the end, he will find himself facing hunger, poverty, desertion and a miserable death. Gambling Is ope of the greatest evils of our time. It has destroyed many a home. It has brought bankruptcy to many a business concern. It unfits men for business and Industry. It Is the cause of uncounted dishonesties. It is the source of all kinds of fiauds, committed in order to get money to continue th 4 game. It Is responsible for many a suicide. It has sent thousands to our prisons and lunatic asylums. It has left many a victim stranded in old age to die a pauper’s death. If you are ever tempted to gamble, let this word be a warning to you. Beware of the first beginning. Do, not tamper with the gambling business in any form. There are many ways in which gambling Is carried on, but there Is no safe way. You are no stronger than thousands of others, who have been ruined by this evil. The only safe course Is to let gambling In all its forms absolutely alone(Copyright, 1926, by John R. Gunn.)

clothing and homekeeping—turned In -equally remarkable records of Industry. And there are 8,000 other Hoosior maids enlisted In the girls’ club work and perfecting themselves in domestic arts. According to the pessimists girls today don’t care for anything but ft good time—lotting, jazz and gin. They run more to chapped knees than to domesticity. Such critics rely too much on the headlines for their Information about girls. There are a lot of Hoosier maids too busy learning domestic arts to murder their mothers in a fretful moment or elope with a married parson. road Building AND ROAD TRAFFIC T r ~~~‘ HE Indiana State highway commission added 228 miles of pavement to the State load eystem during the last fiscal year, according to the annual report of John D. 'Williams, director. The average cost per mile of the pavement v*as $26,333.57. Approximately one-third of the nearly 4,000 miles of roads In the State system are now paved. A rapid calculation will show that ten years more of road construction at the present rate and the expenditure of $100,000,000 ought to complete the permanent hardsurfacing of Indiana State roads. But in reality the end of large expenditures by the State for road bulldin;.* Is not in sight. Probably never wil) be in sight. Road traffic increases faster than road building. Heavy traffic on State roads last year Increased 15.9 per cent over the previous year. Automobile registration increased 11.3 per cent. Motor busses, 679 per cent. While only 5 per cent of the State road mileage was pavecF during the year. Improved toads mean more and heavier traffic and more rapid destruction of road surfaces. Then wider and heavier roads and more traffic and ihe cycle repeats. So there is no use In consoling ourselves that the annual expenditures of the State highway department will some day dwindle to Insignificance. That department spent $15,000,000 last year—a greater sum than all other branches of State government. And will continue to be the most costly branch of State government for a generation. Consequently the highway commission should be above politics and. like Caesar's wife, above suspicion. Is it as long as Indictments against the director and a member of the commission slumber in a pigeon-hole?

‘Tenk You’ on Palace Bill

S“l OME while ago a company fcf Russians introduced Into u__J America the elaborate production “Chauve Souris” and now vaudeville comes forward with Its latest conception -of this famous piece entitled “Tenk You.” Rose and Arthur Boylan with Saranoft and c. supporting company are presenting this travesty of song, dance, comedy and violin numbers at the Palace Theater the last half of this week. Frankie Kelcey is playing a return engagement to the Palace in her popular sketch "All Aboard.” The plot of the theme concerns the actions of several comedians on board a ship where liquor has been stored. "Just Vaudevillians” Is the title assumed by Liddell and Gibson, women impersonators. The pair sings, dances and talks. Lee Hawkins, who calls himself the Chesterfield of Minstrelsy, has “Much Ado About Nothing." His collection of short stories and song is original and he Is said to be one of the most popular burnt cork comedians on the stage today. Kay, Hamlin, and Kay are “Up to their Old Tricks” in their act of aerial feats. They stage their performance in a circus ring. “My Lady.’s Lips" is the photoplay with Clara Bow, Alyce Mills, and William Powell In the main -roles. Pathe News, a comedy, and topics of tht day are the short reels. -I- -I- -IOther theaters today offer: Alma Nellson at Keith’s. “In China” at the Lyric; "Desire Under The Elms” at English’s; "The Splendid Crime” at the Apollo; “The Eagle” at the Ohio; “His People” at the Colonial; “Infatuation” at the Circle and a complete new movies show at the Isis.

She Is Famous

Artsf * ' V< ‘“ #

Mae Murray

Because of her splendid work in “The Merry Widow,” Mae Murray has become one of the commanding figures on the screen. She will be seen next week at the Apollo in “The Masked Bride.” Francis X. Bushman is in the cast.

The SAFETY VALVE It Blows When the Pressure Is Too Great. By The Stoker

In these days of republics the title of president seems nothing out of the ordinary. But back In the early days when George Washington was chosen to rule over young America the question of an appropriate title was a real problem. “Excellency” was suggested, “highness” and “elective highness.” Several felt the title “president” would be common. Adams, who had lived abroad several years and found It hard to break from court tradition, frankly admitted he felt the term “president” was too ordinary and would put the highest official of the land on a level with the governor of Bermuda. And it was Adams who made the proposal that the sergeant at-arms bo addressed as the “usher of the black rod.” * • • • Our statistician friend tells us that: One billion five hundred million—--17,000 carloads—of apples wex-e shipped from the Wenatchee Valley in the State of 'Washington this season. Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas introduced into the Senate 220 new laws in the short space of twelve days. The amount of chewing gum consumed in United States last year was monumental! Measured thus, we are informed it would make fiftyone Washington monuments. • • * The latest tobacco slogan: Buy two bags of Duxe’s Mixture and get a scholarship to Duke’s University! * • • “Any person under the age of 30 who, having any knowledge of the existing social order, If not a revolutionist is an inferior.”—G. Bernard Shaw. • • • During our school days we gained the idea that Alexander Hamilton had a good deal to do with the framing of the Constitution. It is true that he had all his matei-tgl ready and presented It in a forceful fivehour speech which Governor Morris’ thought the most brilliant intellectual exhibition he had ever witnessed. Hamilton was hostile to a democracy and despised public opinion. His distrust of the people, contempt for democracy and reliance on a strong Government supported by wealth xind, if need be, sustained by standing armies, wore carried by him Into the constitutional convention and there proclaimed. Hamilton accepted the Constitution as adopted as "better than nothing,” declaring No man’s Ideas are more remote from the plan than my own are known to me.” He never lost faith in his own plan nor gained confidence In the Constitution and just before retiring from the Cabinet avowed himself a monarchist who had “no objection to a trial being made of this thing of a republic." • • Hoover’s name should be George. Hoover is the "George” of the Administration’s “Let-George|Do-It.” Hoover is Industrious. He le willing even to think. So when any depr\ ment has a knotty problem and Is a bit lazy (as all politicians are) the department head turns it over to Hoover. So every day Hoover is becoming more and more influential.' The man who is willing to work and think soon acquires the power.

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THE VERY IDEA!

The Grouch 0E lives aroiind our neighborhood. You’ve seen him there, no doubt. He doesn’t know what joy and fun and laughter are about. It seems to Irritate him when he hears the young folio shout, and from the look upon his face, he always seems put out. They call him grouch, and maybe that’s the name that fits him best. I’ve heard a lot of people say he’s nothing but a pesrt. He spreads the sort of spirit that can never stand the test that’s passed by any fellow who’s a mighty welcome guest. Wherever he may travel he’s extremely out o fplaoe. He always has that downcast look for sournefcs on his face. It’s really rather sad, but true, that his type sets the pace that always kinda irritates the friendly human race. And yet, why people scorn him I have ne’er quite understood. At best, the scorning habit never does you any good. Perhaps the world might change him if ’twould plant the proper seeds. It seems to me that sympathy is what this fellow needs. • • • With some married people, if the wife’s in Callfortiia. and the husband’s In Maine, they get along better together. • * * Parents make kids get up on week day mdmings, and the kids get even with them on Sunday. Excerpts from any prominent man’s speech: “I am not a public speaker.” “And, os I said before.” “That rem(jids me of a story.” "Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking .etc.” * * * “That skater’s light upon Ills feet,” Another skater said. And then lie saw the first one slip And liglit upon Ills head.

MR. FIXIT New Petitions Are Asked by Board of Works President.

Let Mr. Fixit aid you with city official*. He 1* The Time*’_ reprewntor tive at the city hall. Write him at The Time*. First step in obtaining fast work from the board of works is filing of a petition signed by as iriany property owners as possible, Mr. Fixit learned today. Roy C. Shaneberger, new board president, said the body would consider carefully all petitions. Therefore Mr. Fixit urges prompt filing of new petitions in the following request: ' DEAR MR. FIXIT. This is my third plea to you and may you be successful with the new administration. Nothing has been done about the sidewalk on the east side of Harding St., between Thirtieth and Thirty-Second St. We also need a street light at Congress and Hardlng Sts. ( Four lights are burning every night at Thirty-First and Harding Sts., and then none north for three blocks. PAUL L. KELLEY, 3145 Harding St. The present board is investigat lng past lighting projects and will seek to distribute illumination more-equitably. To H. O.: Mr. Fixit is not clear \about the bus troubles you described. Will you please outline the situation more fully? DEAR MR. FIXIT: In front of 223 or 224 Massachusetts Ave. there is a sunken place in the street car tracks where rails are joined. The noise and vibration caused by cars passing Is" nearly unbearable. FLAT DWELLERS The Indianapolis Street Railway Company assured Mr. Fixlt there will be an Immediate inspection. I have pine trees on my place, but I want to re-grade the lot and this grading will result In putting in four feet of new earth. Will this much hurt the trees? You will kill your pine trees if you cover the roots with four feet of earth. The roots have adjusted themselves to the tree’s position, and such a load of earth would be fatal. Which was the shortest day in the year 1925? Contrary to opinion of many, Dec. 22 and not Dec. 21, was the shortest day of the year. There were but 9 hours and 25 minutes of daylight. The sun rose at 7:24 and set at 4:49, which made December 22, 1 minute shorter than Dec. 21.

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-By Hal Cochran

NOW, HONESTLY— How often has something gone wrong, down at the office, and seat you home to take it out on the family? I Cut out the kidding. You've beenl guilty, just as all of us have. And, It isn’t fali\ If you've got a pet peevo, cleai- It up at the proper place and time. Don’t drag It around with you. You only upset youreelf—and cveiYbody else. The family likes to hear about the office, of course. But they’d much rather hear the nice things. / • lilt's perfectly all right for a photog rapher to “shoot” you before sunrise. • • • We’ve all heard of the seven wondei-s of the world. I guess the eighth Is, “Wonder where my baby is tonight?" • • • CHEERFUL: Why so down In the mouth this morning? GLOOMY’: Oh, I ate some duck last night that wasn’t thoroughly picked. • • • FABLES IN FACT ONCE THERE WAS A LITTLE BOY WHO FRETTED HIS MOTHER MUCHLY PERIOD HE’D ALWAYS WASH HIS HANDS AND FACE NICELY COMMA BUT NEVER SEEMED TO REALIZE HE HAD A NECK PERIOD AND YOU * SHOULD . SEE THE HIGHWATER MARK HE’D LEAVE PERIOD FINALLY COMMA MOTHER ASKED FATHER TO SPEAK TO SONNY COMMA SO DAD TOOK HIM ON HIS KNEE AND TOLD HIM ALL ABOUT THE WHYS AND WHEREFORES OF CLEAN I LI NESS PERIOD SONNY LISTENED VERY' ATTENTIVELY PERIOD THAT HAS BEEN SOME TIME AGO AND I'OU OUGHT TO SEE THAT LITTLE BOY’S NECK TODAY PERIOD JUST AS DIRTY AS EVER PERIOD Covunoht. 1921!. NKA Service

A Woman’s Viewpoint

By Mrs. Walter Ferguson “Flatter your husband,” say the experts. “Praise him with mighty acclaim so that he will know himself great In the land and increase In ability.” And very good advice that, only please remember that a little of it goes a long way. Good and wlso is the wife who stands ready at all times to encourage her_ man with admiration and praise, but now and then a bit of constructive criticism may also help. We have all known those spineless women who were merely echoes of their families, who stood with bated breath and suspended animation while FYiend Husband held forth. That used to be the style In wives,, but the fashion has gone out. It is not humanly possible for a woman to live With a man, I don’t care how perfect he is, without seeing some flaw in his nature -or habits—that is, it Is not humanly possible for the modern woman to do that. For has she not had just as good an education as he has? Has she not observed the world from the same perspective? Has she not had experience in business, in society, commingling, even as he, with many human beings? How, then, shall she sit, figui atively speaking, always in adoration at his feet? And if sho does this, it often reacts very badly upon the husband and works her own destruction. Husbands, like all humans, must have a certain amount of praise, but not more than their share. Wo are told not to criticise our "children because it Is likely to inflict upon them the dreaded Inferiority complex, but on the other hand wo are supposed to call gentle attention to their errors of behavior. This same rule applies very well to the men wo have married. Ol! course, I realize that there are some males left over from the dark ages, making husbands who will never admit that they are In the wrong about, anything, who resent bitterly any erilkilsm from a wife. For women who have such men for mates/one can only pray God’s pity. But the average American male Is not built that way. He Is generally open to reason and can see his own faults. He Is not so puffed up with conceit that he will not lend a willing ear when his wife calls attention to the things ho might practice for his betterment. Praise the virtues of your husbands, good women, but don’t be afraid to criticise their fhults. You have to live with them, you love them, and yoi:rs Is certainly the privilege of attempting to Improve them. It can be done.