Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 63, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 July 1926 — Page 4

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No law shall be parsed 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. / \

KNOW YOUR STATE INDIANA becomes the center of electrical power development with the completion of projects In the northern part of the State, where Industrial growth in recent years has been marked. The cost of power production being lower here, because of natural advantages, captains of Industry are predicting continued expansion in Indiana.

TRUE TO FORM That Mayor Duvall secretly ran away from a delegation of women, relatives and friends of men on strike and who wanted to appeal to him, is not surprising. That he kept them waiting for two hours in his office while he talked to his boss and to politicians and then did not have the courtesy to even refuse to see them may be remembered later when that same boss asks people to vote for his puppets and tools. These women, believing that the wage of the street car men is too low, were intent on asking the head of this city to take some definite action which would send their husbands and brothers back to workIf they were mistaken as to the wage, the mayor or some official might perhaps tell them what is a fair wage and persuade them to apply for their old jobs. That they are needed, at least some of them are needed on the street cars, Is proven by the statement of the head of the company that the men should be advised to apply for their old jobs and that those who have not participated in violence would be given a chance. These women waited in the office of the mayor, who was very busy with politicians. They had hope. They are feeling the effect of this strike as the wives and families of strikers always feel the effect of such a struggle. They make the real sacrifices. If the mayor of the city is not a proper person to make listen to such an appeal, then there is no such person unless he frankly tells them that he only nolds title to the office and that the real power is in someone else from whom he takes orders. If the mayor can do nothing, the women were entitled to the consideration of being told that he could do nothing or would do nothing. To refuse to see any delegation of citizens is. not a nice advertisement for the city government or the form of government. The question might be fairly asked as to whether the mayor would have ran away from the officials of the street car company had they determined to ask him for more policemen or for aid in breaking the strike and getting the men back to work. .These women had an even greater Interest In getting their husbands and brothers hack to work than the company has in hiring them. A government that fails to treat on equal terms all citizens hardly deserves a place in any city in America and certainly not in Indianapolis. But when the influences which placed Duvall in that place are recalled, it Is not surprising that he ran away. That was true to form. Perhaps these women were foolish to expect any other treatment. THE COURTS CREEP UP Freedom of speech and the right of trial by jury are again being threatened by the courts. As those two precious heritages clash with the judges, the judges win. Insidious and highly dangerous doctrines are being inched into the law books. First: That a court can do no wrong. Second: That truth is no defense. Third: That it is a court’s right to act as both judge and jury in any case involving criticism of that court. George Dale, editor of a Muncie newspaper, criticised a court and a grand jury. He was cited for contempt and was sentenced to jail. He pleaded the truth of his allegations and offered proof. The ruling in his case now stands as follows, in the words of the court: "It is no excuse for one charged with criminal contempt that the article in all respects was true, where the article tends to prejudice the oourt in a case then pending and hold the court in contempt before the people.’’ Edward Shumaker, head of the Anti-Saloon League, charged the State Supreme Court with beifig wet and with splitting judicial hairs. Contempt action resulted. A committee of lawyers has said that he is guilty. In each case the right to punish for contempt is claimed to be inherent in the court, which means that when a court is offended it shall pass both judgment and sentence on the one who gives the offense—that there Bhall be no impartial Jury trial. If the "truth no defense" doctrine stands up, it means simply this: That no matter how autocratic or corrupt a court may become, it must go uncriticised unless someone desires Jail for the privilege of criticism. This tendency of courts to usurp power is a natural and perfectly human one. For all human nature tends that way unless checked. One by one court decisions are broadening the cope of what is contempt. First It was direct contempt—an act happening n the actual physical presence of the judge. Then "Indirect" and “constructive” contempt and now—even truth is no protection. In the name of justice, free speech and trial by jury are being shriveled. Such heritages as those are not self-perpetuat-ing. They were not secured by us. Somebody had to fight for them. Centuries of struggle and rivers of blood were mingled attaining freedom of speech nnd trlgl by Jury. Whether we keep them Is up to us. It Is a case to have and to hold. The people of Indiana choose their own Judiciary. Sucla judiciary therefore is responsive to public sentiment if public sentiment there be. ’ But If Instead of public sentiment, there is public apathy, the public can have only itself to blame If it lets the courts, through a process of slow but grad-

ual usurpation of power, make impotent two of the most vital guarantees ev®~ attained In the world-old battle against arbitrary power. Freedom isn’t a cause, it is an effect—the effect of sustained effort. Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty. If we, the voters who elect the judiciary, continue to put into office judges who seek arbitrary and autocratic power, it’s our own fault. WHY BREAD IS EXPENSIVE The farmers, the millers, the consumers of wheat—all those who have to grow it, handle it, and eat it to live—at the mercy of speculators gambling in millions of bushels of mythical grain on the Chicago Board of Trade —that is the picture Secretary Jardine draws of the operations of that grain exchange, tn a report. Just made public upon demand of the Senate. Jardine places the blame for the “grain panic’’ of 1926, when wheat prices went up and down like the thermometer In a thunderstorm, upon these speculators, and recommends rulings by which any one man or firm shall be strictly limited in the amount of trading it can do in any one day. Five individuals, who had no more to do with the actual handling of the wheat (hat you or I, "bought” and "sold” more than 2,000,000 bushels a day each of grains on the Chicago market, Jardine said. They used grain like poker chips in forcing themselves in between those who had actually to buy and sell, to their own enrichment and to the detriment of all the rest of us. OUR NEW CHAMPION The triumph of Miss Elizabeth Dunn in the State golf tournament for women is more than personal. , , It is a victory for the democratic spirit and will help to make golf, now sponsored by cities as a common enterprise, even more popular. It means that the last claim that golf is the sport of the exclusive and the wealthy has gone. The victory itself was dramatic. This girl who played upon the public links which cargo the least fee of any coupie in the State, met the best golfer from the most exclusive and costly club In the State. Even more significant Is the fact that the gallery' cheered her victory quite as enthuslastlcnl’y as they would have placed the crown upon her opponent. Golf is great game. This city has provided public courses on which thousands find health, recreation and exercise. It is a safe hazard that those who play this game have a better moral and mental outlook upon life than those who sit around card tables or get their thrills in dance hallß. It is because The Times believes that these public courses are most important institutions and be cause it has a pride in their work that it is sending the new Indiana champion to the larger contest at Chicago. It that this new woman’s champion will bring credit to this city, perhaps more credit than could be gained by showing some of its public officials to the world. It wants to arouse interest of other young men and women in healthful outdoor exercise and believes the entrance to that contest by the champion of Indiana will help this interest. It knows that every golfer in the State will take a pride In watching this telephone girl who won this honor from the other women in the State as she meets the women from other States and cities in the great meet. Kitty McCane became the idol of England by her tennis playing. She had been a waitress. It is quite within the realm of possibility that Elizabeth Dunn, telephone girl, will become the idol of the American golfing public—for she sure can play. Democracy is more than a form of government It is a spirit to be attained. And golf and such a victory help to make it a reality in this country. The mashie knows no caste and the putter no snobbery. Those who stay away from church are those who should go. The best cooks don’t know very much about table manners. ELECTION POWER AT i;OLLS l-y Negley Cochrane I ‘ If Senator Jim Reed’s committee, which starts its Illinois primary hearings in Chicago next Monday, gets at the bottom of what happened in that primary, it will develop the fact that electric power controlled the political fight. Senator McKinley was defeated by Col. Frank L. Smith for the Republican senatorial nomination because the public utility Interests controlled by Samuel Insull of Chicago, conflicted with like interests controlled by McKinley. Insull is the dominating figure in the People’s Gas Company, and Commonwealth Edison Company, the elevated railways, and a part of the surface lines in Chicago. * Senator McKinley is the biggest factor in the Illinois public utility business outside of Chicago. The tendency of public utilities is to keep growing bigger and bigger. Electric power is following this economic law throughout the country. As McKinley and his interests clashed with the Insull interests it suited Inspll to put a crimp in Senator McKinley’s political power. So Frank L. Smith, who dominates the Illinois commerce commission, which controls public utilities in Illinois, was trotted out to lick McKinley and end his political power. Political issues, such as McKinley’s vote on the world court, cut some figure with voters, but only as they were used to help the Insull power combine nominate its candidate for Senator. That money flowed freely on both sides of the contest, the Reed committee will bring out some of the truth as to that, but there has beyi ample time since the Pennsylvania primary expose for a lot of covering up to be done. The real story, however, will not be told, unless the Reed committee gets at the truth about the war between the rival electric power t Interests. For that means more in the Illinois senatorial election than the differences of opinion on economic Issues by Republicans and Democrats. Whatever differences of opinion may develop on farm relief, the tariff, prohibition or any other political issue, they will be incidental to the deep-seated issue of the control of government by the rapidly developing electrio power trust that seeks control of Muscle Shoals and a complete organization of the country electrically,

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Tracy i' Ma Ferguson, Child of Opportunity, Dares Fate at Polls Again.

By M. E. TRACY Texas' Democrats are voting today, with Ma Ferguson up for renomination against a field of four, but with her husband, James E. Ferguson, former and impeached Governor, the real issue. You would go far to find a more Interesting or paradoxical situation. James E. Ferguson is one of the nine Governors ever to have been impeached in this country and the oply one ever to have beaten his way back to public favor. It was * the Ku Klux Klan that made it 1 possible for him to do so. though without any such intent. This organization, running true to form, messed Texas politics up in such a way as to leave James E. Ferguson standing alone as the champion of tolerance. At th&t particular moment, and when the courts decided that impeachment barred him from becoming a candidate for Governor, his wife took his place. Texas Democrats nominated and elected her two years ago rather than accept Klan rule. To sum it up. a woman was elevated to the highest office that woman ever held iq the United States and an Impeached Governor regained his standing, mainly through the antics of pillowslip demagoggery. Ma Ferguson’s administration has been characterized by strained economy on the one hand and by high way scandals on the other, while the Klan has gradually faded out of the picture. Were it not for a divided opposition. her defeat would be certain, but with former Lieutenant Governor Lynch Davidson and Attorney General Dan Moody drawing votes from Such other, her chances are greatly improved. I think that Moody will lead the field In a rather close race and that a second primary will be necessary. I- -I- ISmelly Stinking with sordidness and corruption, the trial of William V. Dwyer and seven associates for conspiracy to violate the Volstead and tariff acts, draws merrily to its close la New Yiyjc. It is probably the most important liquor case ever to have been brought before a Federal court. The charge is that a rum syndicate was formed with a capital of millions, and that, through highly developed organization, it not only succeeded In eluding dry officials, but in corrupting them on such a grand scale as it is well-nigh unbelievable. It has been testified that Coast Guard boats were actually employed to transport some of the liquor, that representatives of the syndicate were actually on the Government pay rail, and that it had such influence at Washington ns to obtain the appointment of dry agents who would Work with lt^ It has been testified, too, that New York policemen looked on with indifference, if not approval, while hundreds of cases of liquor were unloaded at Bellevue Dock. What is even more appalling, some of this testimony came from renegades whose treachery staggers the imagination. ,

This Government is evidently compelled to rely on men of an astonishingly low order for some of Its work in connection with prohibition. This Is brought not only by the Dwyer trial, but by the fact that ten coast guardsmen have just been expelled In New Jersey, while more have been suspended, for accepting bribes and helping the traffic they were pa.ld to suppress. According to one confesion, a crew of eighteen calmly voted to go ir, with the rum-runners, without, however, separating themselves from thely Government pay checks. -I- -I- -IDempsey Coalition If anything, It seems harder to arrange a fight for Jack Dempsey than to stabilize the franc. Eventually, we may have to do as France has and form a union cabinet with Tex Rickard, William Muldoon and Floyd Fitzsimmons holding the chief portfolios. What is the difference whether Jack meets Tttnney first, and Wills afterward, or Wills first and Tunney afterward, or whether he gets floored by the first one he meets and the two have to settle It between themselves afterward?’ There is a lot of money at stake, to be sure, and you cannot blame Jack for demanding the last red cent that is to be paid, but If he gets SBOO,OOO as one contract provides, It is about ten times* what he, or any other champion ought to get, so why talk any further. As T see It, the great American sporting fraternity Is being played for a crowd of suckers who will bite anything if they are kent waiting long enough. It would probably constitute no national disaster if Jack Dempsey never fought anyone. RAILROAD IS DENIED Petitions of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to discontinue its agency at Piercevllle and to abandon Its station at Milford Junction, were denied today by the public service commission. The stations are In Jennings County.

Club Opera The Bel Canto Club Is sponsoring the Bel Canto Opera Company to be composed of local talent. Direction of the opera company is under Miss Gertrude Conte who studied Grand Opera under Carignanl, teacher of Caru3o, of the La Scala Opera Coompany, Milan, Italy. Rehearsals ard how In progress on scenes from 'Alda.’ Barber of Seville.’ ‘Manon,’ 'La Wally’ and others. Date of performance and artists selected will be announced later.

Special Sunday Organ Recitals to be Given by Lester Huff at the Apollo

HE realization that Indian- < t I apolis does appreciate pipe U ...-J organ music* has prompted Lester Huff, organist at the Apollo and James Kennedy, manager of the theater, to announce special organ concerts on Sunday. These concerts will begin at 12:30 noon on Sundays tnd will be so arranged that they will be concluded just before the regular shows start. Such an Idea has been expressed in various ways in the larger theaters of the country. The first concert of this series will be given next Sunday, tomorrow, at the Apollo. The following program has been arranged by Mr. Huff: March—“ Pomp ar.d Circumstance”.... •••••• Sir Edward Elgar Badlnaro Victor He-bcrt “A Southern Rhapsody"... Lucius Hosmer Vocal Solo I Selected Mr. Cliff'Williams soloist-. "Dancp of the Hours" from La Gtaconda Ponchiella “A Screen Organ Novelty.'’ • • • CplWO public concerts will be | I given Sunday by the IndianLU apolis Military Band, under the direction of W. S. Mitchell, conductor, in the city parks. At 3:30 p. m. Sunday a concert will be given at Garfield Park and at 7:45 p. m. at Brookslde Park. The Sunday programs will be as follows: Garfield Park. 3:30 P. M. March. “Illinois American Legion”. Woods Excerpts From Von F.'otow's opera. “Martha" Arr. Moses Tobani Solo for Flute Selected Mr. Montani. Scenes From “The Red Mill" Herbert “March Slave" Tschaikowskt Overture. “Barber of Seville" Roasln! Soprano Solo Selected “Reminiscences of Verdi". . . .Arr Godfrey Waltz. “Wedding of the Winds' (Hall “Star-Spangled Banner." Brook*.ide Park Playground. 7:45 P. M. "Presidential Polonaise" Sousa “Hungarian Fantasy” Mosee Euphonium Solo. 'siy Regardi" ... Lewellyn Mr Howard. “Feleee Canzonnetta" Langey Selection, “King Dodo" Ludera Overture, “Feat”’ Lautner Group of Songs Selected Misa Case. "Reminiscences of Verdi”.... Arr. Godfrey “The Lion Chase" Rollins The concerts given regularily on Sunday afternoon at Garfield Park, and Thursday evening at University Park, are under the auspices of the park board. The concerts given at other parks, or playgrounds on Sunday evening, are under the auspices of the recreation department. The soloists this Sunday are Mary Case, Pasquale Montani and Noble P. Howard.

| “|T. LOUIS’ step toward deIu l rncM ' rat lstlrtpr grand opera U——J through its civic institution, the Municipal Theatre Association, which presented last week at the open air theater in Forest Park one of the finest productions of "II Trovatore" ever given, ended with a profit rather than the anticipated deficit and also with the creation of a new record for attendance at the Municipal Theater and the second biggest week in thoselght years of municipal opera here. Another record was also registered when the five members of the oasf. three of them members of the Metropolitan Opera Company and the other two artists from other leading operatic organizations, sang in seven consecutive performances of “II tfi’ovatore."

On all previous occasions of consecutive presentations of opera, it has been done with an alternating cast and never has an entire cast sung such a supposedly strenuous program. Frances Peralto, Marion Telva and James Wolfe of the Metropolitan, and Judson House and Greek Evans, howeyer, appeared none the worse for their record making feat, and In fact, seemed to enjoy the smashing of a great opera tradition. More than 56,000 persons swarmed to the Municipal Theater for the seven performances of "II Trovatore,” smashing a record that has stood since 1923, when 53.000 persons saw “The Merry Widow." Notwithstanding the larger attendance, ”11 Trovatore” failed to surpass those of that presentation of “The Merry Widow.” officials of the association pointing out the less expensive seats of the vast open air theater were In greater demand for the grand opera performances. It is significant In St. tempt to democratize grand opera that the opera without paying admission, it being a policy of the Municipal Theater Association to set aside 1,733 free seats every night. And while this number was enjoying the operg each night free, approximately 28,000 persons say “II Trovatore” on Municipal Opera’s tremendous scale from seats that cost no more than 25 and 50 cents. The attendance record was created in spite of unfavorable conditions for outdoor opera, because, not only did the opening fall on July 5, when numerous St. Louisans were but of town enjoying the extended holiday, but also because threatening weather prevailed on several nights, thus cutting down the sale qf tickets at the gate.

Gives Recitals

I tester Huff A series of Sunday organ concerts have been arranged by Leste Huff, organist at the Apollo Theater. 1 I

How to Swim—No 6

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By Lillian Cannbn When one is learning the dogpaddle there should be no attempt at speed or long-distance swimming. These will come with other strokes. The dogpaddle is the first to be learned and Is only learned to give one confidence in the water and ability to propel the body through the water. It is also useful In perfecting the scissors kick of the legs, which is as Important a matter as any stroke.

GEN. AULTMAN TO TALK “National Preparedness” Win Be Topic Before Sctentech Club. Brig. Gen. Dwight E. Aultman will address the Scientech Club's luncheon Monday at the Chamber of Commerce on “National Preparedness." Club directors will hold a dinner Thursday evening. C. M. T. C. TROOPS PASS IN REVIEW ✓ r Gen. Howze Arrives Ahead of Schedule. Maj. Gen® Robert L. Howe, commanding officer of the fifth corps area, arrived at Ft. Benjamin Harrison with his staff. Friday night, three days ahead of schedule. Because of the officer's change of plans, the regimental review of the C. M. T. C. was held on the parade grounds at 8:30 a. m. today. General Howze and staff will leave this afternoon for Ft. Hayes, Ohio, headquarters of the fifth corps area. Maj. Gen. Robert H. Aklen, chief of infantry, who spent two days fit the fort with the ilth Infantry, left for Ft. Thomas, Ky., at noon Friday. Sunday school and the men’s bible class will be held at 10 a. m., Sunday, at the Service Club. H. H. Glossbrenner of Indianapolis will be special teacher. Regular church services "also will be held.

LA WS HELP VIOLATORS SAYS REMY I __/ Declares Bootlegger Might Serve Only One Term for v Many Convictions. Attempts to curb crime, as it exists today, with most laws as puerile as they are “Is like trying to annihilate a modern army with a handful of men equipped with bows and arrows,” declared Prosecutor William H. Remy in Criminal Court Thursday. This assertion was provoked when Thomas Hopkins, released on bond, failed to appear before Special Judge Frank A. Symmes to answer a charge. Judge Symmes overruled Remy’s motion for bond forfeiture. Remy said that he would Immediately file suit against the bondsman If the bond were forfeited. But the court contended, even if suit were filed, the forfeiture could be set aside any time before judgment on the suit could be rendered. Remy declared that under the present system a bootlegger might serve only one sentence for many convictions. The Prosecutor asserted that a person with many convictions pending against him may appeal each to the*. State Supreme Court. When the first appeal reached the , upper court he could dismiss all other appeals then pending, pay the costs of each, take the punishment meted by the higher court and serve all sentences concurrently, argued Remy. The prosecutor said that by the time the first appeal reached the upper court, a bootlegger might have been convicted several times. SLAYING INVESTIGATED State Board of Charities Ixoks Into Death at Epileptic Village. An Investigation was begun today by the State board of charities into the slaying Friday of Thornton Watts, 52, Medora, by Ray Tannehill, 37. Columbia City, at the Indiana epileptic village near Newcastle, where the two were inmates. During an argument, Tannehille speared Watts with a pitchfork, the latter dying almost -.tantly. One of the prongs pierced Watts’ heart. The investigation is being directed by John A. Brown, board secretary, and Dr. W. C. Van Nuys, superintendent of the Institution. PERJURY CHARGED Bv United Prest / NEW YORK, July 24.—Charles A. Smith, Government witness in the prosecution of William V. Dwyer, wealthy race track owner, and associates for violation of the Volstead Act today was arraigned on a perjury charge and sent to Jail in lieu of SIO,OOO balL m

Unless the arms and legs are coordinated perfectly, there will never be any real swimming. The muscular smoothness of the body when swimming is very important, and effort should be directed toward swimming' with as little exertion as posable, except when there is necessity ifor unustial exertion. Arms should move in perfect coordination with legs—right arm and left leg. I (Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc.)

HANDBOOK WILL ‘SLOW UP’ G. 0. P. Democrats to Take Slap at Watson. Why did Senator James E. Watson delay indorsement of the Haugen farm relief bill until the eleventh hour despite the fact that the farm situation had been for more than one year? Why was the corn-belt measure defeated when the Repub’ican party had a majority in Congress? These two questions will be discussed In the Democratic State handbook, a committee In charge of its preparation decided Friday. Committee members said the increase in national expeditures and the fallacies in recent boasts of Governor Jackson concerning State finances will be outlined. Stump will spegk Sunday at Anderson, Thursday, in Covington, followed by a speech before the Anderson Lions Club at night, and at Nashville, Saturday. Woollen .has completed a tour of the Fifth district and will spend all next week in the Thirteenth district.

CANADA ENTERS BEAUTVCONTEST Foreign Contestants Cannot Win Crown. Bu Timet Poeeial ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.. July 24. —Canada has entered the beauty lists in the Atlantic City national pageant of Sept. 7 to 11, inclusive. An exchange of wires between Mayor Webb of Winnipeg and Mayor BadCr of Atlantic City has resulted in the entrance of the Canadian city in the annual beauty tournament. Director General Armand T. Nichols has ruled that, under the regulations, only American girls can compete for the title of Miss America. However, foreigners will be welcome to participate in all events of Pageant week, and they will be guests of the pageant committee during that period. Miss Winnipeg, who will be selected by Aug. 1, Is the second entrant from outside the United States. Several days ago Miss Beryl Mills." 19, a college student, was chosen from among 1.000 contestants as Miss Australia. She Is now enroute to San Francisco with her mother and will arrive in Atlantic City early In September. STOCK SALE REFUSED State Securities Commission Blocks Attempts to Make New Motor. An order was promulgated today by the State securities commission denying the Kokomo Motor Car Company authority to issue and sell $2,000,000 in preferred stock. The corporation, which proposed to manufacture an internal combustion motor with a sliding valve arrangement, Is headed by W. H. Mclntyre of Kalamazoo, Mich. The commission held that the new motor lacked the outstanding me-< chanical advantages necessary to compete in the present automotive field. The new concern was to have operated in buildings formerly used by the Haynes Automobile Company. PHONE SALE APPROVED $15,950 Price of Linden and Rom- / ney Exchanges Gets O. K. Sale of the telephone exchanges at Linden and Romney, now owned’ by Mary B. Akers, to John and Birdie Dixon, has been authorized by the publio service commission. A $15,950 purchase price was approved. BUDLONG WINS DIVORCE Wife Who Conducted Her Own Defense Loses. Bn Untted Preti PROVIDENCE, R. 1., July 24. Milton J. Budlong, wealthy New Yorker, has been granted a divorce “from bed and board" from Mrs. Jessie Margaret Budlong and custody of the three children. At the trial Mrs. Budlong summarily dismissed her counsel and conducted her own defens*

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Questions and Answers

You can pet an answer to any (rueslion of fact or information by writing to The IndlananoUs Times Washington Bureau. 1322 New VSHc Ave.. Washington. D. C„ inclosing 2 cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken. AU other questions will receive a personal reply Unsigned requests cannot be answer oil. All letters are confidential. —Editor. Has the Prince of Wales ever been in California? Yes, in 1919, his ship touched at San Francisco, where he made a short visit. How old is Alberta Vaugli, the movie actress, and Is she married? Miss Vaughn was 20 years old. June 27 of this year. She Is not married. How can white fur be cleansed without removing it from a coat collar? * Make a thin paste by adding ben zoline to light carbonate of magnesia. Cover the fur thoroughly with this, and hang out in the open to dry, then shake and brush it until the powder has been wholly removed. Be careful that none of the mixture gets on the material of the coat, and if It does brush it off immediately with a stiff brush. What was George Washington’s trade? Surveyor. Who iiiade the plans for Washington, D. C.? m George Washington selected the site, and Maj. Pierre Cliales L’En fant, a French engineer who had served in the Continental Army, drew plans for tbe city. When a flag is draped between two windows, should the stars be on the left or the right side when facing the flag? When displayed either horizontally or vertically against a wall or be tween two windows, the union of the flag should I>4 uppermost and at the right, which would be the observer’s left. What does SMizpah” mean? It is a Hebrew word and translated means “The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another” (Genesis 31:49). s, Is fl.sh good food for hraln workers? It has long been recognized that fish is especially good for brain workers, not because It. contains special nutritive qualitlets required by the brain, but on account of its easy digestibility. It also has a high nutritive value. What is the meaning of the name Blanche? White or fair.

MR. FIXIT Irvington Club Is Promised Road Repairs,

I-ct Mr. Fixit pix;sent your case to city officials. Hf* is The rimes representalive at the city ball. Write him at The Tune*. The South Irvington Community Club is aroused because members claim they are getting little attention from the streets department. DEAR MR. FIXIT: Residents on Brookville Rd., from Arlington Ave. west to Sherman Dr. are getting very little attention from the city of Indianapolis by the street cleaning department. There is mud from one to four feet wide on each side of the road. Pedestrians have to use this road along with automobiles. In rainy weather the pedestrian gets mud splashed all over him or else he takes up so much of the road that the automobiles have to all but stop. r. XV. BOTTORFF, Third Vice President. South Irvington Community Club. The streets department will give you immediate relief was the promise Mr. Fixit obtained. TO KOEHNE ST. RESIDENT: The switch you mention was authorized by the board of works and city council. Mr. Fixit was informed. DEAR MR. FIXIT: Real estate builders have completed digging for water connections for ten houses in the 2.100 block on S. Pennsylvania St. The holes have sunken deep now, leaving the street in a very bad condition. A good scraping would do worlds of good. SOUTH SIDE BOOSTER. A. J. Middleton, chief inspector of the city engineer’s department, will see that the holes are repaired.

Gone but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Joseph C. Baugh. 526 S. Addison F*St., Ford 659-091, from TwentyNinth St. and, E. Riverside Dr. Glenn Lapaurette, 415 E. Twelfth k St., Ford 266 447, from Thirtieth St. and E. Riverside Dr, Howard Summers, 823 S. Davidson St., Ford 549-337, from 1002 Harrison St. Cyde Hurt, 113 N. Illinois 6t.. Chevrolet 21-635, from Capitol Ave. and Ohio St. John D. Julius, Twenty-Sixth St. and Arlington Ave., Ford 559-760, from Pratt and Olney Sts. Helen Weydell, Rodman Apts.. Sixteenth and Meridian St., Ford 558-355, from in front of above address. Barrett Wocdsmall, 2725 W. Meridian St., Stutz, from St. Clair St. and Capitol Ave. Inez R. Rech, 6002 University Ave., Ford, from Market and Delaware Sts. Afrtlmr B. Cochrell, Clermont, Ind., Ford 513-085, from Illinois and Thirty-Second SUj. William Houze, Washington Hotel, Hudson 928-393, from Court and Delaware Sts.

BACK HOME'AGAIN

Automobiles reported found by police belong to: Ford roadster, found at lit N. Sherman Dr. No license pl&tee or certificate of title. Victor Lockwood. 1483 Shelby St., For<l found at 1829 Btoffold fit, 1 -- i .