Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 155, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 October 1926 — Page 4

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The Indianapolis Times BOY W. HOWARD, President. BOYD GURLEY, Editor. WM. A. MAYBORN, Bos. Mgr. Member of the Scripps-Howard Newspaper Alliance • • * Client of the United Press and the NEA Service • • • Member ol the Audit Bureau of Circulation*. Published daily except Sunday 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 3500.

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.

UNASHAMED, UNAFRAID. The attitude of Governor Ed Jackson toward the appeal of the Republican editors of this State, who are not so slavish as to place the label of a party above patriotism, is admirable; it shows remarkable courage, and courage is a most admirable trait of character. Or perhaps it shows something else, not so admirable. Indiana has been badly advertised in the past few years. It has been heralded as the home of tyranny. One of its Governors is now a resident of a southern city at the urgent invitation of the Federal Government. And then came Stephenson, the man who rose to magnificent heights of power and eminence, a dictator who could boss legislators, who nominated governors and from a felon’s cell could dictate ihe appointment of a United States Senatpr. And it is Stephenson who now occupies the attention of the editors who have proudly borne at their mastheads expression of fidelity to the party of Lincoln, of Harrison, of Grant, of McKinley, of Roosevelt and now of Coolidge. And their gorge rose at the theft of the livery of their party by a very selfish group of selfish men and they decided to rid the State of the disgrace that had been put upon them. No braver set of men ever wrote than these Republican editors who decided to make anew fight for freedom —freedom of their party from its domination, its corruption, its network of graft. They have found that Stephenson, in his cell, a convict and disgraced, is ready to confess. That he finds himself the victim of his own Frankenstein is not unusual. He might have expected that had he studied either history or fiction. Thomas Adams is a reputable editor. For many years he served_his party, faithfully. And today he charges that tho Republican machine, he calls it a “Walb machine,” and names it for the head of the State committee, is today intimidating, threatening, terrorizing the free press of the State in an endeavor to keep this convict, who once made Senators and who made a Governor, from telling the foul story of graft, of purchased votes, of stuffed ballot boxes, of easy money. There lies the gravity of the situation. Who is it that dares to face anything that D. C. Stephenson, convicted of the murder of a girl, would dare to say? Might it be remarked that the reason for refusing to permit an interview with Stephenson is at least Bpecious, when contrasted with the gravity of the charges? When, ever, did a Governor dare to say that because he never interfered with the head of a department, he would not now order, at once, that this man he brought from his cell and forced to tell, even if reluctant, all that is charged in his name of graft and corruption? Who can fear from anything that Stephenson might say? Memory may be short. But it is remembered and in recollection that Stephenson was tho pal, the friend and the confidante of those now in power. There was a time, not so many months ago, that the great of this State went humbly to the throne of this man who betrayed and misled every man and woman who responded to his clarioh call for America. The junior Senator of this State, now a candidate for election, is listed in the courts of this county as his attorney in petty lawsuits. That might indicate some degree of intimacy. Men send only their best friends to defend petty matters. When confronted with a crisis, they might select lawyers on their merits. Not in petty matters. How did George Coffin become a power in Marion County? The answer is plain. He worked % with Stephenson. His minors are still the followers of Stephenson, not the misled followers of the hooded order which he headed. It is a matter of common knowledge that Coffin could never have risen to his eminence had he not traded and bargained and trafficked with this man. There you are. What are the charges which are hurled as a challenge to decency in this State by Tom Adams, the veteran editor, in the name of Stephenson and which he offers to prove by confession of this man? That two years ago more than $200,000 was spent to debauch the elections of this State to stuff ballot boxes, to overthrow the will of the people by spurious votes and fraudulent counts. That the Legislature was corrupted and that for the defeat of one measure at least $25,000 was distributed among me.mbers of that body. That courts have obeyed his will and that juries have been selected to give verdicts, not on law and justice, but at the nod of a “super power,” which, in his freedom, was Stephenson himself. That graft is rampant and has been rampant, that the government itself has fallen into such low estate that it no longer represents citizens, but is twisted and contorted to serve the purposes of a machine. That is in the background the unholy bargain made by seekers of high places. What becomes of that bargain which Watson made for the support of Coffin in return for support throughout the State of his own machine and without which neither Watson nor Robinson would have had such easy sailing? What would this man tell, if the doors of his grave were opened and he be allowed totalk; of the gifts of automobiles, of his purchase of clothing, of the vast suYns he “loaned” to those who now rule and sanctimoniously preach on Sundays to real Christians? In view of the situation, take off your hats in admiration to the Governor of this State. Here is a man of courage. For he dares to tell you that this man may not even be seen. Were he interviewed, it is hardly probable that he would tell the whole story of the degradation of Indiana. In this situation may it not be suggested that the remarkable courage of Governor Jackson is misplaced and falsely gestured? Have you yet heard from the Honorable James Eli Watson a ringing demand that this scandal be cleared and that Stephenson be permitted to tell everything he knows? Has the voice of Arthur Robinson, intent on be-

coming Senator, been heard in an appeal to the Governor that he forget his false courage and permit his old friend and client to talk himself into oblivion and discredit? No. The demand comes from the Republican editors of the State. They are asking for truth. And against them stands Jackson and, so charges Tom Adams, the "Walb machine” with its intimidation and its threats. Unafraid. Unashamed. FOR THE FAMILY. To that great family who each evening read The Indianapolis Times, it may be due to call attention to the statement just filed with the postal authorities as required by the law. It shows that for the* past six months more than 60,000 copies of this newspaper have been printed and sold each day. That is gratifying to those who have been given the responsibility of building in this community an institution which shall stand for the protection of every right, for decency, for truth and for public service. It is gratifying because it indicates that this effort has not been in vain, and that a constantly growing number of citizens of Indianapolis recognizes in this newspaper the champion of their rights, their friend at all times; their informant in the news events of the day; their voice in government. It is gratifying because It is the peak which has been reached in the history of this newspaper and is evidence that the purposes to which it is dedicated have been well served. It may be well on this occasion to once again call attention to the fundamental policies of this newspaper. It pledges itself, ever and always, to give all the news all the time. It pledges itself, without fear or favor, to print those facts which may he helpful in promoting the welfare of this community and giving to its readers the truth about men, officials, incidents, which may assist them in forming their judgment on public matters. It is independent—and that means independent of any influence, political, financial or religious. It is your newspaper. It is printed for you and it has no obligation except to serve the interests of you who read it. The president of the corporation which publishes and prints it is Roy W. Howard, who began his career as a newsboy upon the streets of this city, was a reporter upon other papers, and is now a recognized and important figure in journalism in the nation and in the world. The Times is first and always for Indianapolis, striving as it may to make it better and bigger and happier. And because its old an dloyal friends are happy in its progress, it is glad to report its progress. The family is growing, folks; growing fast. THE CURFEW RINGS The curfew ordinance passed by the city council is in thorough keeping of the spirit of the times and of the State. It was a natural reaction of the councilmanic mind to a situation which startled them. They have discovered that juvenile crime is increasing—and, of course, they passed a law. Something more than an ordinance is needed to meet that situation. Making it a crime for a boy or girl under seventeen to stay up after 9 o’clock is hardly the answer. What is to be said of homes that are so unattractive that they cannot hold these boys and girls? What is to be said of parents who lose all influence and control or have so little interest in their boys and girls that they permit them to wander into temptations? The cure for crime is character, not jails. The curfew is ringing—but it may be upon the old-fash-ioned home, rather than for the youth of the city. The Prince of Wales didn’t fall off any ponies last week. But it was announced, on the highest authority, that he is not to marry the daughter of King Alfonso. Work or jail, was the edict passed around in Miami after the hurricane. Os course lots of people needed a little rest after the storm. Yawning is fine training for eating corn on the cob. ' ou can hop back Into bed with a clear conscience if you go answer the phone when the alarm clock rings. The fellow who has been afraid to take off his long underwear might as well keep It on now.

POVERTY AND PURITY. By Mrs. Walter Ferguson

The city of Cleveland, Ohio, paves the way for a new education—a venture which may lead to wondrous things. Those girls, who for economic reasons are compelled to leave school at sixteen or under, are to he trained to some lucrative trade. Thus scores of occupations will be opened to girls who might otherwise become industrial derelicts. So long as we have vocational training in our public schools surely this is the right way to handle it. Thousands of girls are forced to ruin because of jobless days, poverty stricken homes, and physical slayery to monotonous labor. There are plenty of maids doomed to a life of prostitution by nature. Born in the lowest strata of society, of parents who lack moral sense, it is only to be expected that naught but a miracle could save them. Nature does very little reforming. Those born to business are hard to save. But everybody knows that many, many girls would make good women if they were given half a chance. The day has come when we can not expect young women to grow up in purity, wearing shabby clothes and cotton stockings. It is a condition, and we must face it, that above all things else twentieth century girls want pretty garments. They will sell their very souls for them. Given -an opportunity to obtain them through their own efforts, they may develop into something sweet and fine. Even characters develop through the medium of money in these materialistic days. It is easier to be good when you are comfortable. Nothing is so conducive to ambition, and therefore to decency, as the knowledge that It Is possible to advance in the world. Many a girl who dreams of a happy future, does so because she can see that she \ may attain the kingdom of her dreams through her own efforts. Practical, constructive, helpful Christianity is the thing we must have these days if we are to save the young. Preaching will never do it.

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Tracy Yard Soon Will Be Full of Uncle Sam’s Linen,

By M. E. Tracy A former attorney general of the United States and former alien property custodian on trial for conspiracy to defraud the Government; A former secretary of the Interior and two great oil magnates facing similar charges and about to be brought to trial; The exposuro of such extravagant use of money in connection with two State primaries as Was never conceived possible; Klan rule denounced In Indiana by a group of Republican editors who would rather break their party than stand for the rottenness it involves any longer; One of the commissioners of the District of Columbia pitched out of office because he grafted on veterans for whom he acted as guardian; Somewhere near 2,000 men expelled from the coast guard, or con victed for conniving to violate the prohibition law that they swore to enforce; These and many other incidents like them make you believe that the country has been called upon to wash more than its usual amount of dirty linen this year. It is mainly because we have been asleep, content with prosperity and glad to have nobody rock the boat. You can't keep quiet and expect things to go straight. Human nature ruled by no trait so distinctcly ns n disposition to do something. If not given an outlet for its restlessness through legitimate channels, it will make one through illegitimate channels. “There is one born every minute, and two to catch him.” according to Uncle Erl, hut if the two He down on their job, what can you expect the sucker to do hut fulfill his destiny. The philosophy of Inaction just won't work, and nothing proves this more vividly than what we are getting after four years of it. Figure it out any way you like, and the do-little policy prevailing at Washington is responsible for most of the official filth, corruption and graft that has arisen to plague tho country. •I* -I- -|- Shooting High Colonel Oarmi Thompson, who has been studying conditions in the Philippines as the personal *-epresentatlve of President Coolidge. sailed for home yesterday with some sixty petitions for independence In his pocket and one signed by mo'st resident Americans requesting a territorial form of Government . With the exception of the Moros, who labor under desperate fear of what native Christians might do to them unless cheeked by some outside force, everybody seems agreed that some kind of a change is necessary, hut whether the change should go as far ns complete separation is quite another matter. The idea is not illogical that Philippine leaders are yelling for independence merely to prepare the way fr.r a greater degree of local self government, just as a lawyer sues for SIO,OOO to he sure of getting $5,000. So far as this country is concerned, it had promised independence and must grant it eventually as a matter of good faith, provided it is what the Filipinos want. But lpt us first he very sure that they understand what we mean and what they mean. •I* -I- -IA Common Weakness The mayor of Richmond. Va., held up a SIO,OOO check the other day until, as he expressed it, he could determine whether the boosters or relief workers were right with regard to conditions in Florida. They are both right, but express themselves badly. What the boosters are trying to say is that while a lot of poor people have been hurt, nothing has ojourred to make it unsafe or uncomfortable for tourists this winter. What the relief workers are trying to say is that while Florida may be well able to take care of herself from a business standpoint, a lot of poor people need help. The trouble is that neither crowd can seem to say what it wants to without knocking the other, which has become a proverbial weakness of all discussion In this country. -I- -I- -|* - Materialistic Altruison ' A great liner steaming up tho Mexican coast on her way around the world; a woman suddenly stricken; a doctor who can diagnose the case, but can’t perform the neces sary operation—it would have meant burial at sea twenty-five years ago. But thanks to a clever Italian, 500 miles, or even 1,000, no longer bar the human cry for help. An operator touches his key, the atmosphere begins to vibrate and within the space of minutes a destroyer is leav. ing San Diega harbor. It might have been your mother, my son, which is worth remembering when you hear some of our sophnmorie sages proclaiming how the mechanics and materialism of this generation have nigh destroyed all that is good in human nature and made the world an unlovely place in which to live. •!• -I- -I* It Slipped Away Stefansson tried to claim Wrangel Island for the British and then Charles Wells undertook to hold it for us, but the British seem- to have thought they had enough to look after, while we profess to want nothing. Our State Department has declared i the island American territory, but has done little else to prove It, so Soviet Russia steps In and acquires it without so much as by your leave. Wrangel Island isn’t so much as islands go —just 3,000 miles of frozen dirt tip under the Northern Lights, made famous by the loss of an American party and the rescue of Ada Blackjack by Captain Noyce—hut we might have had it with a little effort and you never can tell what such possessions may mean c, c-’e day.

We Were Expecting Theodore Roberts’ Big Long Puffing Cigar on the Stage

By Walter D. Hickman By what a man smokes so you | shall know him —that seems to be a wise saying. Especially when we are talking about Theodore Roberts. Now Theodore, you recall, really smoked himself Into the hearts of

millions. He may not admit it, but he dfcl that very thing. And when the curtain went up at Keith’s the other afternoon and Mr. Roberts was on the stage in a sketch, “The Man Higher Up” and Mr. Roberts was not “wearing” a cigar, well, am tellin’ you I heard this whisper from the audience. "Oh, where is his cigar?” j There may have j been Aiany a wife

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in the audience I who doesn’t allow hubby to smoke I at home, hut they want Theodore to ! smoke in public. Os course, I know that this beloved movie actor didn't smoke when he played Moses In "The Ten Commandments.” and he hasn’t smoked in many other roles, but the world does love to see this ‘ man smoke. But before Mr. Roberts finishes his curtain talk he declares that it Is a long time between smokes, and so he draws out a cigar and lights up. Again the world is happy. Theodore Roberts is a screen institution, probably as well known and liked as any individual upon the screen. He has given his life to entertaining the people. For months he has been ill. So much so that even today ho is constantly upon crutches. But he admits that with each wee': he is the stage meeting new people, seeing new faces and hearing applause that he “is getting stronger and stronger.” lie also admits that as soon as the crutches vanish, he is going hack to the movies. As long as he is some place in public view, well, we all will lie happier. Mr. Roberts is using what I call a dramatic surprise sketch, called “The Man Higher Dp.” I think it unfair to even suggest the story. But this is true—he sure will give you the dramatic creeps before he is done with you. There is only one other on the stage—Hardee Kirkland. an actor of long and creditable standing. Act beautifully mounted. About as well mounted an affair that I have seen In vaudeville for many months. Next to Mr. Roberts, Interest will center upon K'la and Sylvia Company is a most important person In this act. The “company” is Mile. Frances, a pianist. When a pianist can stop an act both by merit and novelty and is forced to give an encore, well the show going public knows its business. Give u., great piano music anytime, even coupled up with "business,” and it will always he a sensation on the variety stage. Kola and Sylvia arc dancers Their opening number, "Impressions of the Marguerite Valso From Faust.” is anew note in dance creations. Failed absolutely to get the point of the offering of the Three Nitos, opening act. Some will say that Is not surprising for me. (Liugh at' my expense.) Meehan and Newman offer the piano, the piano lamp, the man and the girl and the harmonica not like other nets. They sure have a million dollar idea beginning for their mighty pleasant offering. Alexander and Peegy do a blackface act In two shades, light and dark. Alexander certainly lays out Peggy's family. Their ending is the best part of their act, meaning it Is the real article. Dave Seed and Ralph Austin attempted an eccentric offering. The Erfords have an aerial offering. At Keith's all week. Itl GIVING HERBERT CROWLEY CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE The world hasn't treated female impersonation acts or actors any too kindly. > And the world has not always been to blame for that. Female impersonation falls either ir. one of two classes—the Artistry of travesty or just plain disgusting. I am not afraid to recognize the artistry of fun in female impersonations on the pArt of men. And I do not fear the wrath of all the winds that Florida will never hear of when I state that Herbert Crowley and his Fashionettes have worked out a female impersonation offering which

WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW 1 ‘Keep Mum and Just Saw Wood,’ Barton Pogue

By WALTER D. HICKMAN When they sing back to the soil and And the real people there —then It is time to notice a poet. Just can’t- to/ what makes a poet or when one is bfcrn, but I have the hunch that he notices beauty which most of us pass up. X nd so I will let Barton Rees Pogue sing a little human verse which is a part of his poem. “Just Saw Wood,’’ in his new collection of verse called “Fortunes in Friendship.” And here is what he says: The city papers may Bing your praise. The hifr men apeak your name. The things you do for human kind May brinj you lots of fame: But in your town you'll probably stand Just where you've always stood: Doin' rant and call your neighbors fools— Keep mum and just saw wood. And then he spins this one in the same poem: You may be a careful housewife. Clean and neat In all your ways; You may be a < ook of excellence And elicit little praise: But let your house get dirty. Just for once wear shabby dress. Scorch some dainty you are cooking. And you'll hear enough. I guess. You can tell the "ladies union." And they'll tell the neighborhood That a little bit of evil Spoils a mighty lot of good. In poetry, it seems to me, that it counts a lot of what one sings about end the >•- v one the singing.

Stage Verdict KEITH’S —Theodore Roberts appears in person in a dramatic mystery offering, “The Man Higher Up.” PALACE Well balanced dance numbers and individual work feature the act of Virginia Rucker and her company. LYRIC —Herbert Crowley and his Fashionettes have one of the best female Impersonation acts I have ever seen. It is glorified eccentric fun to the limit.

is funny, mighty smart, marvelously well done and staged with an eye to burlesque fun as well as the grand gesture to comedy. / When I was present at the Lyric to see the current hill I witnessed the sight for the first time in my life in this city of an audience actually appreciating the fun artistry of an act of the nature of Herbert Crowley. The whole act is presented in the spirit of just fun. The men chorus girls are splendid clowns. Crowley is the prima donna and he looks acts and sings like one. He gets just serious enough to give the aaudience a chance to see a twinkle and a laugh in his eye. And the costumes. Some of ‘.hem are so elaborate that one get? the impression that Paris In latest styles has just landed. Tt takes comedy talent of a high order to put this sort of an act over. No half-way business about it. And that is where Crowley and his assistants are able to stop the show “cold.” I am not making a plea for more Impersonation acts, but I nm willing to admit when one artist does a fine bit of entertaining along these lines. Van and Vernon develop successfully the "hokum” Idea, both as to meaning and contents. Both mem hers of thD team have that needed quality of personality which is completely necessary to put over this type of entertainment. The man appears in exaggerated clothes —he has onoueh goods in his pants to build a couple of covered wagons. (Yes, I know that a critic should not try to he a comedian. Beg your pardon.) Van and Vernon have a clever comedy offering. Smith and Dutton mix several things with acrobatics. Sam Llnfield generally can ho counted upon to present acrobatics before a novel setting. He does it again this season in “Boot Villa.” His act is sure made up of odd sizes. Alma and Duvalle have a dance act of individual merit. Presented in good taste with an Interesting pianist. Byron and Noblot center their remarks and comedy around tho efforts of a man to meet a certain girl. Jack McKay Is Scotch, and he proves it with ease. Arrived too late to see Lady Alice’s

What’s Wrong With This Picture?

This test is written especially for children. Most of the questions will be easy for the youngsters. The correct answers are printed on page 12. 1. What's wrong in the accompanying picture? 2. Ts the f’lock shows 10 minutes after 5, what time would it be if the large and small hands changed positions? 3. If a person is walking around a city block, how many blocks would he have to walk to pahs a specified point three times? 4. Correct the misspelled words in this sentence: Highway maintainancc is to expensive in this district. 5. What Is the sum of one squared plus two squared plus three squared? 6. What is the meaning of “Pacific Ocean”? 7. What are the two most important elements in bronze? 8. What are hieroglyphics? 9. What states border the Pacific Ocean'/ 10. Whre is the United States Naval Academy?

The way of a poet is a difficult one. Fame and confidence comes mighty slow for nearly all of ’em. They say that the world loves a lover and I think that the world loves a poet who sings about the every (jay things of life. Like to see in poety the things that I pass up in my daily life. Poetry makes me both dream and think. And that Is just what Prof.

Not Shakespeare Word comes from the Century Company, publishers of Clara Sharpe Hough's Viking novel, “Leif the Lucky,” that the senior class of Dartmouth High School has adcfpted “Leif the Lucky” as required English reading, displacing one of Shakespeare’s plays previously prescribed. “Lett the is a hold story of the discovery of America by the Vikings in the year 1000 A. D.., and of the conflict between Vikings and Indians. The little known Saga of Eric the Red formed the historical basis for Mrs. Hough's novel.

Pets, but I remember this offering with pleasure from other seasons. At the Lyric all week. -I- -I- -I* PEPPY DANCE ACT ON VIEW AT PALACE With four peppy young men with her, Virginia Rucker at the Palace today and tomorrow la offering a dance act that is a good example of well balanced numbers and talent in the individuals. Act opens with the whole company in ensemble with a little sketch

about a girl and her “dates” and breaks into the specialty dances by Miss Rucker and her company. The best features of the act were an eccentris dance by two of the men and a difficult toe dance by Miss Rucker. Act has plenty of speed and a good snappy ending. Markell and Gay have a varied offering in which 1 they give their ideas of several

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dances of the day. Their comedy is of an excellent brand and in the eccentric dances is best. Van and Carrie Avery are a man and woman who have decided to offer a comedy act in a somewhat different way. They have what appears to be a mystery act at first and then make the whole thing a : vehicle for the blackface comedy of ( the man. Have some good fun. Harry and Nancy Cavana open the i hill with an act that runs up and 'down the scale in interest. There are some excellent things In the act and then there are some that are | just fiat. The Harp solo by the girl would he better if the melody were selected with more care and the dance was left out. A harp requires too much time for the soloist to he bothered with a dance. The man has some excellent stuff on a slack wire which is original and good. The ending of the act is bad. A good flashy ending would improve the act in a great measure. They have something gooi if they will work on it. Merit and Couphlin are a couple i ot peppy talkers who lighten up the hill with some smart chatter and a good egg trick by the man. The woman also has a good song number. Included on the hill Is a photoplay "Dp In Mabel’s Room” wdth Marie i Prevost and a News Reel. At the Palace today and tomorrow’. (By the Observer.) -I- •!• -IOther theaters today offer: “Don .Tuan’s Three Nights." at the Circle; “Kid Boots,” at the Apollo; “Diplomacy." at the Ohio; “My Official , Wife." at the Colonial; “The Son of j the Sheik." at the Uptown: “Hair [Trigger Baxter.” at the Isis, and "Smiles and Kisses,” at the Mutual.

WOOLLEN SHOWS MIFF EFFECT Says Prosperity Is Not Evenly Distributed Now. 1 “Prosperity is not the result of tariff policies of either party,” Evans Wollen, Democratic short term United States Senate candidate, asserted at a meeting of the Warren Township Democratic Club at Ifvington, Monday night. "But. the Fordney-McCumber tariff! has interfered with the even distribution of prosperity,” he said. "There is prosperity at the expense of the consumer everywhere and especially at the expense of the farmer.’’ Woollen continued his two-day Marion County speaking program today. He was scheduled for an address at 5050 S. State Ave., this morning; Link Belt Company plant at noon; 1127 S. West St., at 2 p. m.; 1407 Olney St., at 3 p. m.; State Federation of Women’s Clubs, 5:30 p. m.: Fountain Square, 8 p. m.. and later at the Elks Club and at New Augusta. At the Irvington meeting, talks also were made by Meredith Nicholson, Charles A. Greathouse, Mrs. John W. Kern, Wood Unger, meeting chairman and a number of Democratic candidates for county offices.

Barton Rees Pogue of Taylor University of Upland, Ind., makes me do. His first book of poems, “Songs of the Soil" gave promise that something was doing in this man. He proves that in his second and latest book, “Fortunes of Friendship.” published by the Ole Swimmin’ Hole Press of Greenfield, Ind., and placed on the market by The Pogue Publishing Company of Upland, Ind. Pogue in “When The Train Comes In” hitches up the idea that he likes to be down to the depot about Christmas time because "For this is the time that the kiddies begin—Oh, most any day they’ll come droppin’ in, to spend holidays with mother and me.” And so he sings on those sweet and real things of life. Pogue brings joy to you in many of his poems. Here is, I think, a growing poet. PROPERTY TO FATHER Personal property of George W. Fross of Broad Ripple, killed in the recent hurricane in Florida, has been left to his father, George H. Fross, following settlement of the estate in Probate Court. Personal property was listed at S2OO. Fross was visiting in Flordia atl the time of the Wind storm, v I

OCT. 5, 1926

Questions and Answers

You can gel an answer to any question of tact or information t>.v writing . to The Indiananolis limes Washington M Bureau 1322 New York Ave. Washing- W ton. D. C.. Inclosing 2 cents in stanius for reply. Medical legal and marital advice cannot be given nor ran extended research be undertaken. All other Questions will receive a personal reply Unsigned requests cannot he answered All letters are confidential. —Editor. Has Airs. Coolidge bobbed her hair? No. Can a soldier with a dishonorable discharge for desertion return to the service? Under some circumstances he might he accepted, hut a thorough investigation of the individual case w’ould be made by tho War Department before a decision was reached. If a man had a good record before and after desertion and recruits are needed in the branch of the service to which he applies for enlistment ho might get back. What is the address of Buck Jones, the movie star? Fox Studios, 1401 N. Western Ave., Hollywood, Cal. Hns New York or Philadelphia a larger Negro population? According to the last census tho Negro population of New York City was 152,467 and of Philadelphia, 134.229. What is the highest point in continental United States? t. Whitney, Cal. The elevation is 14.501 feet. ■ How many continents are there? Usually they are counted as North America, South America, Eurasia, Africa and Australia. Some geographers class Europe and Asia as two distinct continents, making six instead of five. Which of the three languages, English, German and Spanish is most widely spoken? It is estimated that English is spoken by 180,000.000, German by 120,000,000 and Spanish by 65,000,000. How are Nnlted States marshals and deputy marshals appointed and what are their salaries? Marshals are appointed by the President of the United States, generally on recommendation of the Attorney General, and are confirmed by the Senate. Salaries vary from $3,000 to $5,000. Deputy marshals are appointed by United States marshals, subject to the approval of the Attorney General. The minimum salary for a deputy marshal devoting his entire time to his duties is $1,320 per annum. How ase thrt shells of plstarhiq nuts split? The shell of the pistachio nut splits automatically on the tree and in preparing for commercial use the split shell and nut are immersed in a briny solution. The shell is sometimes removed and the nut prepared alone. What is the difference between an atom and a molecule? In modern scientific usage, anatom is the smallest portion into® which matter can he divided, even™ by chemical separation, and still preserve its identity. A molecule may be made up of many different atoms and all chemical qualities of substances are held to depend on the number, properties, and relative positions of their constituent atoms. Thus in chemistry, two atoms of hydrogen and one of oxygen make one molecule of water. Where and when was David Lloyd George born and when did he enter the British Parliament? He was born in 1863 in Manchester, Wales. On his father's death, in 1864, he was taken to the village of Llanystymdw’y, Wales, where he was brought up by his mother's hrotlier, Richard Lloyd. At the age of 14 he entered a solicitor's office in Portmadoc, and In 1884 began to practice law at Crlccieth. In 1890 he entered Parliament from Carnarvon.

MR. FIXIT Street to Be Paved as Soon as sewer Is Built,

Let Mr. Fixit present your case to city officials. He is The Times representative at the city hall. Write him at The Times. The only unimproved road a correspondent of Mr. Fixit encountered in a 1,000-mile trip soon will bei paved, according to information received by Mr. Fixit today. DEAR MR. FIXIT: At this time we are all trying to sell Indianapolis to the rest of the world as the foremost inland city. I am heartily in accord, but just recently I drove about 1,000 miles east and on this occasion the only unimproved road that I traveled was Concord Ave., between Tenth and Sixteenth Sts. I was forced to hire a well-known politician, the proud owner of a tractor, to pull me through because of the inpassable condition. This* street has been a part of Indianapolis for more than thirty years and the residents on numerous occasions have presented the board of works with petitions for improvements signed by 99 per cent of the property owners, hut these petitions have always been shelved, due to the influence of the aforementioned politicians. W. A. J. W. A. ,T. As soon as a sewer has been built, the street will be Improved, Assistant City Engineer Arthur F. Hauffler told Mr. Fixit. Plans for the sewer now are prepared and work will commence soon. DEAR MR. fTxIT: In front of 1(17 Geisendorff St., there is a low place In the brick paved street. All the dirty water runs and stand there. Would you please help me get this fixed?. MRS. KELLY. 4 This will he repaired at once. " Investigations are under way in response to the following complaints: Alleys hack of Manker Ave., between Nelson and McKinley Sts.; A Taxpayer, first alley east of Illinois St., between Twenty-Sixth and Twenty-Seventh Sts., and Times Reader, In the 900 block on Charles St.