Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 314, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1927 — Page 2

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SENATORS FIGHT TO PRINTDEARTH FACTS

CARMEN ON STAND BARE WAGES AND LUG EXPENSES Commission as Arbitration Board Digs Into Street Car Controversy. Opening the pages of their personal affairs to public gaze, four men Thursday told the public service commission, sitting as a board of arbitration in the case of James Green against the Indianapolis Street Railway Company, how much it cost to maintain their families. The hearing was then adjourned until Wednesday of next week. Interest of the commissioners was shown by the questions they asked the witnesses. In announcing his ruling on the line of evidence to be heard, Chairman Howell Ellis stated the commission wanted to hear the stories of the men themselves. Reinstatement Out The question of reinstating former employees of the company who struck July 5, 1926, will not be considered by the board. Verbal clashes between Frank P. Baker, attorney for Green, and David E. Watson and Will H. Latta, street car company counsel, were frequent. Baker also clashed with Clyde Jones, commissioner, several times. John Sexton, a mild mannered individual. told the commission that he is now making 60 cents an hour as a carpenter and that he could not make both ends of his family expenses meet on the wages he formerly got from the street car company. “We were able to buy one quart of milk a day and seldom had butter,” said Sexton. “Our rent was $lB a month and the best 1 could do was allow $lO or sl2 a week for the grocery and meat bill for the five of us out of my pay.” Gets $22.25 Weekly Rudolph Geisel now operates a “one man” car at 42 cents an hour, he said. He walked out in July of last year and now has an extra run. He gets up at 4:30 each morning in order to take his car out at 5:36 a. m„ and with some hours off in between, he completes his day's run at 7:29 p. m., having worked 7 hours and 34 minutes, he told the commission. Working seven days a week his pay amounts to $22.25. Geisel told the board he gets S4O a month as a pension from the Government for war service and $4 a month from a garage he rents. His grown daughter helps send his son to Butler University. Finds $29.26 Enough Henry Thomas of the committee "elected” by err employes to meet with company officials last November on anew wage scale and which is “still considering” the matter, said: “I am living comfortably on $29.26 a week and have seven children.” The children range from 4 months to 16 years in age. He has no gas in his house. The home is heated with one coal stove and he pays sl6 rent, he said. His 16-year-old boy, who did not go to high school, drives a milk truck. None of the attorneys asked how much the boy made, or if any of his pay went to the family upkeep. L. D. Sheffield said his wife had to work in a department stdre while he "street carred.” They have three children and couldn’t meet their expenses, he declared. Other employes will be heard when the case is reopened.

CLAFFEY DRANK POISON, VERDICT Detectives and Coroner Paul F. Robinson today joined in a verdict that Armon E. Claffey, 33, of 1611 Harlan St., whose body was found in a shed in the rear of 917 Laurel St. late Friday, took his life by drinking poison. Despondency over the arrest of his wife, Mrs. Florence Claffey, 33, Wednesday as a member of the auto theft ring, whicli has been selling cars stolen here in Cincinnati, Ohio, was blamed for the suicide. The body was found by, Mrs, Hanna Dickson, 819 Spruce St., who had gone to the Laurel St. address with the Idea of renting the property, which is vacant. Authorities believe the man had been dead thir-ty-six hours. A bottle found near the body had the odor of poison and a post-mor-tem revealed enough poison In the stomach to bring death, the coroner declared.

Daylight Saving! Do You Want It? City council has before it an ordinance providing for daylight saving in Indianapolis. The plan is in operation in a number of large cities and was tried out in Indianapolis during the war period. The clock would be advanced one hour on May 1 and restored to normal on Oct. 31. In order that councilman may be guided by the actual sentiment of citizens in passing upon the ordinance The Times is giving everybody an opportunity to vote. Fill out the ballot and mail or bring it to The Day--1 j t-1:t .Saving Editor, Indianapolis Times. The result will be provided to city council. Do you favor daylight saving? Yes [“] No Q I,'j.mo Occupation Address

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So Mary journeyed on her way, and left her little lamb to play with all the happy Tinymites out on the school house lawn. The lamb just didn't think things right, as Mary disappeared from sight, but‘soon it started in to play, as long as she was gone. The Tinies raced around the place, and Mary's lamb joined in the race. It seemed to thoroughly enjoy just wildly running loose. They hugged and patted it a lot until it knew, as like as not, that they were very kind and thus would give it no abuse. In 'bout three hours they heard a bell. The lamb ran to the school, pell mell. It knew that Mary'd soon be out, and my, but it was glad. When Mary camg the lamb was gay. It seemed as if 'twould like to say enough to tell fair Mary what a dandy time it had. Said Mary, “Thanks for helping me. It's really hard as it can be

GIRL’S CALMNESS SPEEDS SEARCH FOR BANDIT TRIO

Spurred by the reward of $ J ,000 offered by the Marlon County Bankers' Protective Association and an additional reward posted by the banks’ insurance company, police authorities continued search today for the bandits who held up and robbed the Tuxedo State Bank, 4304 E. New York St., of $2,387 Friday afternoon. Officers are seeking three dapper young gunmen, description of whom was given by Miss Chelsea Coggshall, 4302*4 E. New York St., bookkeeper in the bank. It was Miss Coggeshall who, after the bandits fled, jumped from the chair, where she had been forced to sit, sounded the bank's burglar alarm and called police as the bandit car sped away. Loss Is Adjusted The only trace of the bandits after they left the bank was given by Mrs. L. A. Baker, 132 N. Colorado Ave., wife of Patrolman Baker, who said she saw them run to a Chevrolet coach parked arourid the corner on Colorado Ave., and drive north. The hank, of which Othniel Hitch is president and Oren E. Kem cashier, was open business as usual this morning. The loss had been checked and adjusted by the Federal Surety Company. Edward J. Schoonover, Indiana manager for the surety comiTLmy, will set a reward figure. Hitch said. “The bandits picked up one paper which I hope they will leave where it can be found. It is of no value to them, but important to us,” Hitch declared. Miss Cash in Safe The bandits raided the Tuxedo State Bank shortly before 2 p. rn. Friday. The trio entered, two of them covering the cashier. Miss Coggeshall, and T. J. Heady, 719 Carlyle PI., a customer, while the third drew the ,shades and stood guard at the door. Kem was forced to open the bank safe after the bandits had scooped up money from the counter. They overlooked cash in the safe, however. Kem and Heady were forced to lie on the floor and Miss Coggeshall to sit at a desk. Two robbers carried the money from the bank.

whene'er I take my lamb to school. It makes the teacher mad.” “You’re welcome to what we have done,” said Scouty, “it was really fun.” Then Mary said, "I must go home.” The Tinies thought this sad. Then, down the road she disappeared, and once again the bunch was cheered by hearing sounds of barking dogs just o’er a nearby hill. "Let's find them. We can have some fun,” said downy. “Aw, come on, let’s run.” And, as he started off, he tripped and quickly took a spill. Soon, when they found the barking bunch, wee Coppy said, “I have a hunch. They tell me dogs will always bark when beggars come to town. Let's pat the dogs and treat them kind and very shortly we will find that they’ll forget the beggars and will quickly quiet down.” The Tinymites meet Old Cockadoodle Doo in the next story.) (Copyright, 1927, ,NEA Service, Inc.)

The third stood at the door a minute, warning the victims. Then he left, jumped into the bandit car and the trio fled. SUPPLY FUNDS FOR NEW BRIDGE (Continued From Page 1) council action to be carried out through the board of works,” said Duvall. “The money really should he appropriated by the council,” said the mayor. ‘ Duvall manifested a sudden interest in repairing streets by attending the special session. “Four Horsemen" of the council "had visited the mayor via the rear stairs Thursday, and it is believed planned the session to pass a number of minor transfer ordinances sought by Duvall. The works hoard had ordered City Engineer Frank C. IJngenfelter to repair streets immediately. Tho couneilmen, who admitted “dilly-dallying,” plunged into the city’s business, balking only twice. The balking horsemen were brought to the special session at 8 a. m. by policemen after they refused to attend the meeting' Thursday night. Get Down to Business Boynton J. Moore's ordinance prohibiting an amusement place within five hundred feet of a church, directed at the proposed theater at ThirtyEighth St., was passed. A measure voting $30,000 for repairing Harding St. bridge was killed. There was no mention of the measure appropriation S4OO to the city clerk to check names on che city manager petition if filed Monday. The measure was killed at the morning meeting. ‘WANT CONCRETE? YOU’LL GET 111’ If property owners petitioning for street improvements want concrete paving they shall have it, r.ays Roy C. Shaneberger, work board president. When several heads of delegations at a boa,rd meeting Friday demanded their respective improvements be concrete instead of asphalt, Shaneberger said: “You will pay the bill, so of course you'll get what you want. But this is not the time to decide that." Shaneberger declared advance clamor for concrete might tend to result in higher bids on concrete. “Os course I think all contractors are honest, but the time to file your request for concrete is after bids have been received," he said. There was no open resumption of the concrete-asphalt war. The board confirmed ten street improvement resolutions.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

MATTICE RENEWS FIGHT TO BRING STEPHENSON HERE Klan Leader’s Trial on Support Money Plea to Be Held Soon. Date for trial of the suit against D. C. Stephehson, former Klan leader, in which his former wife Mrs. Nettie Stephenson Brehin, Oklahoma, is asking $10,600 for support of Stephenson's 11-year-old daughter, Florence Catherine Stephenson, will be set soon, it was said today by Floyd Mattice. plaintiff’s attorney. Trial will be held before Judge James M. Leathers, Superior Court One. Mrs. Brehm, and possibly the child, will come to Indianapolis for the trial, Mattice said. Mattice will again attempt to get Stephenson into court. He plans to petition for a writ of habeas corpus to be served on Warden Walter H. Daly of the Michigan City prison, ordering him to bring Stephenson into court. Gillinm Objects Stephenson is servlhg a life sentence for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer, Indianapolis girl. Stephenson was not permitted to respond to a personal subpoena issued by Leathers recently. When Mattice takes this action he will be opposed by Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliom, who will file a motion to set aside the petition. Mattice wishes to bring Stephenson here to question him as to whether he owns property in Marion County. Questions Holmes Mattice questioned Ira Holmes, Stephenson's former attorney, and Fred Butler, the Klan head's private secretary, Friday. Holmes testified he signed Stepheson’s indemnity bend for $25,000 but received no collateral. On April 7. 1925, Stephenson’s former home in Irvington was deeded to him in payment of attorney's fees. Holmes testified. The house at the time was mortgaged for $23,000, Holmes -told the court. High point in the day's q estioning was Butler's statement that Governor Jackson received anew Lexington automobile in January, 1925, on which Stephenson's Studebaker was given in trade. Tells of Car Deal Butler declared after Stephenson’s car was received at the Lexington factory anew sedan was brought to Stephenson's office. Stephenson sent the car to Jackson and Butler accompanied the Governor to the bank where ho “paid the remaining few hundred dollars,” Butler stated. Jackson denied any connection with Stephenson in the purchase of his Lexington. “I traded an Oldsmobiie in on the Lexington,” the Governor said. “Stephenson had nothing to do with it aa far as I know.”

TOT TELLS OF CRUELTY Girl. 6. Charges Foster Mother Burned Her With Curling Iron. Eu United frcus NEW YORK. April 9—A 6-year-old girl, calm and self-possessed as a mature woman, sat on the witness stand In Magistrate James Flood’s court here today and testified that her foster mother, Mrs. Everett S. Pratt of Des Moines, lowa, burned her with an electric cubing iron and boat her with a shoe tree. The punishment was administered in a sl6-a-day, suite at the Plaza Hotel because the girl, left alone, wandered into the lobby, according to the testimony.

Gone, but Not Forgotten

Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: J. D. Merriam, 1803 N. Delaware St.. Chevrolet, 511-632 from Vermont and Meridian Sts. H. H. Woodsmall Company, Fidelity Trust Bldg., Chrysler, from 3515 N. Pennsylvania St. 11. C. Palmer, 911 West Dr., Woodruff PI., Ford, 525-274, from Pendleton Pike and Emerson Ave. Mary R. Simms, 30% N. Temple Ave., Ford, 332-303, from in front of that address.' Claude Hatton, 1115 S. Richland St.. Ford. 512-982, from 241 W. Washington St. Milton Johnson, 549 Rochester Ave., Chevrolet, 502-537, from Washington St. and Senate Ave. John Atkins, 1906 Gent Ave., Chevrolet, 532-545, from Indiana State Fairgrounds. Federal Purchase Corp., 108 Continental Bank Bldg., Chevrolet, M--1-532 from Pratt and Meridian Sts. Harvey Oakley, 1665 S. Meridian St,. Hudson, M-310, from Fall Creek Blvd. and Central Ave. Eugene Hopper, 906 S. Senate Ave., Ford, 536-737, from Illinois and Louisiana Sts. Clara C. Bouvey, 2453 Pierson St., Chevrolet, 531-088, from Michigan und Meridian Sts. T. R. O'Donnell. 437 E. Louisiana St., Ford, from Washington St. and Senate Ave. Roy Hodges, 412 S. Ritter Ave., Ford, 16-684, from garage in rear. BACK HOME AGAIN Automobiles reported stolen to police belong to: Stutz, found in Fall Creek at New Jersey St. Dale Alexander, 2834 E. Eighteenth St., Chrysler, found at Fkll Creek and Northwestern Ave. Gee Dehart, 933 Broadway, Ford, found at Tenth and Paca Sts. Prepare Police Exam The police civil service commission today prepared for the third examination of applicants for the force May I*. The class is expected to be the largest ever examined. Applicants must be less than 35 years of age and more than five feet ten inches tall.

Governor’s Refusal to Pay Printing Bill Brings Rebuke. Governor Ed Jackson's refusal to pay for printing the transcript in the Judge Dearth impeachment trial so that the public might have all the testimony brought a letter from Senator Denver C. Ilnrlan (Rep.) of Richmond today asking the executive to change his stand. Senators voted unanimously the transcript should bO printed and Harlan is chairman of a special committee which has the printing in charge. Promise Brought Peace Jackson has refused to pay for printing tho transcript or the feee and expenses of State witnesses, although he made peace with Senators by promising to bear trial expense from his contingent fund. The offer was made in a letter addressed to the Governor’s secretary and delivered to the Senate by Senator Luther Draper (Rep.), Spiceland, budget commltteo member. Jackson now contends the letter meant only the payment of Senators and trial employes, although Senators understood that It meant all legitimate expense of the trial. Committee Informed Senator Harlan points.this out in his letter to the Governor. He has written to all members of the committee telling of the chief's executive’s action in thwarting Senate plans and urging them also to write to the Governor. Other committee members are Senators William P. Evans (Rep.), Indianapolis. Claude S. Steele (Rep.), La Porte; Curtis ,D. Shake (Dem.). Vincennes, and Carl M. Gray (Dem.). Petersburg. “It is only fair that wishes of the Senate in this matter should be carried out,” Senator Harlan declared. “I am waiting for a reply from the Governor and the committee members before calling a meeting to discuss ways and means of having the transcript printed. Expect Consent “We trust, of course, that the Governor will change his mind and pay for it. If not it may he necessary to make a special appropriation at the next legisaltive session. This, however, would delay the matter two years and Its printing then would lose its value. It should be done now while the matter is fresh in the minds of interested persons, who may obtain copies for study.” Senator Shake Friday expressed the opinion that State witnesses also should be paid, contending that'the trial was not a criminal procedure and that they are entitled to just compensation.

SIGN ‘MANAGER’ PETITION TODAY (Continued From Page 1) committee has been organized has crystallized their belief that the majority of citizens desire to change from the present form of government, and that if an election with an honest count of votes is secured, tho manager form will wir/ They believe they can insure an honest count. William A. Boyce Jr., city clerk, is preparing for receipt of the petition Monday, and to start checking the names immediately. Unruly city councilmen killed an ordinance providing for extra clerical help for the checking Friday morning, but Boyce is prepared to complete the work despite this effort to block the manager movement. Five Days Boyce has five days in which to check the petition. If he finds It sufficient within that period, he certifies the fact to council and under tho law the council must consider it at tis next regular meeting. This would be April 18. The council must call (tie election if the clerk certifies that the petition is sufficient. The election must he held not less than thirty nor more than sixty days after May 1. The president of the council appoints two election commissioners, one for and one against the manager form. These two, with the city clerk, constitute the board which controls the elec on. The election will be solely upon the question of whether the manager plan shall be adopted. If the plan gets the majority of the. vote* cast another election will be h<jld in November, 1929, to select seven commissioners, who will choose the city manager. Nominal Mayor The city manager picks department heads. He may be recalled at any time by the commissioners. The commissioners elect one of their number, to whom Is given the nominal title of mayor. His only special duty is to act as chairman of the commission. The commission, in general, with a salary of only SSOO a year each, acts as the body directly representing the people and serve as safeguard should the cit£ manager "go wrong.” RETAINS PRISON HEADS Governor Jackson Reappoints Four Members of Boards. Following his announced policy of making most appointments, reappointments, Governor Jackson Friday renamed four trustees of the Indiana Woman’s Prison, Indianapolis, for four years. They are: Mrs. Louise S. Swain, Pendleton, and Miss Margaret Neely, Martinsville, Republicans: Mrs. Charlotte J. Dunn, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Alice Poynster, Sullivan, Democrats. Tho place takes added importance with the abolition of the Indiana pardon board, as all picas for clemency will be handled by the trustees. Print Fair Premiums Premium list for the Indiana State Fair went to the printer today, & month earlier than usual, according to Secretary E. J. Barker. Fair dates are Sept. 3-10. Excellent harness races are being planned.

LAI CONTEST WINNERSNAMED Gold, Silver, Bronze Medals Given to Fifteen. Bu L'nitcd PrcHs BLOOMINGTON, Ind , April 9. Fifteen high school students today proudly exhibits medals won in the Indiana Latin tournament which closed here last night. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the winners of first, second and third places respectively. in each of the fiv • divisions of the contest as follows: Division 1-B—First, Esther Ahlbrand, Seymour: second, Mary Edna Stoner, Valparaiso; third. Jay Fisher, Bunker Hill. Division 1-A—First, Marjorie Pace, Princeton: second, Herbert Reece. Marion: third, Lawrence Roop, Ft. Wayne (South ffide school.) Division 11—First, Evelyn Strain. Crawfordsville: second. Marjorie Stalker. Bedford; third, Marjorie Wolever (South Side High School). Ft. Wayne. Division 111—First. Marie Johnston, Frankfort; second. Berry Dewees, Hartford City; third, Marjorie McConnell, Muncle. Division 14.—First, Mabel Hess, Valonia: second, Catherine Ratcliff, Newcastle; third, Roger Rhorer, Marion. In connection with the State Latin contest, the sixth annual Layn teachers’ conference and institute is to be concluded at Indiana University today.

Hoosier Briefs

William Weber, Huntington garage man, found a pair of handcuffs while cleaning Sheriff Rudicel’s auto. Someone told him they wouldn’t lork. He put them on to see and they did lock. Walter Wilkinson is the new exalted ruler of the Elks at Decatur. Donald Dill of Selma won district oratoijcal honors at Winchester. A canary bird in a Muncie barbershop sleeps with Ills hack to a boulevard light outside. Traffic noises or pecking on the window do not arouse him. Linton is conducting a contest for a town slogan to be used on road signs near the city. More than 200 delegates attended the twentieth annual district convention of Pythian Sisters at Union City. Plans have been drawn by the Big Four engineers for a tunnel under the South Anlerson yards. It will be wide enough for two side walks. Homer J. Miller of Ft, Wayne thought he had set a record when he stuck fifty-one sticks of chewing gum in his mouth at one time. Glenn McKinney of Remington claims the record now. He put sixty-seven sticks in his mouth. County commissioners at Kokomo have asked the county council to appropriate $30,000 for poor relief. The White House will have nothing on Hartford City. An Easter egg hunt will he staged there alkn Sunday, sponsored by the American Legion. Because he was deprived of his liberty for thirty minutes following an auto wreck, Paul Bovis of Indiana Harbor has sued Adam Adamcliek, a constable, for SIO,OOO damages. Adamrheck has figured Bovis is asking $333.33 a minute. HEALTH WEEK MAY 1-7 Committee Is Commended for Child Welfare Plans. Preparations for the observance of Child Health week here May 1 to 7 are being commended by health officers and social workers In letters received by Paul L. Kirby, commit-, tee chairman and director of the division of child hygiene of the city health bonrd. Plans for the week include the cooperation of all organizations interested in child welfare. Special exhibits, window displays and demonstrations will be features. Announcement of the week’s program will be made in the churches Sunday, May 1.

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Today's list of questions deal with the Bible. If any of them are too much for you, the answers are printed on page 12: 1. What scene In New Testament history does this sketch represent? 2. In which gospel is the most complete version of the Sermon on the Mount found? 3. To whom did Luke address his gospel and The Acts of the Apostles? 4. Which apostle performed the first miracle of healing mentioned in The Acts? 5. When Peter and his associates were arrested by the Jewish council in Jerusalem, what member of the council interceded for them and argued down a proposal to have them executed? < 6. What Christian convert was sent to see Paul immediately after the latter's conversion at Damascus? 7. Who was Barabas? 8. In what city did Paul find an altar dedicated "To the Unknown God?” 9. Before what Roman official did Paul make famous “appeal to Caesar?” 10. In what way was this appeal very Important to Christianity?

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Ralph G. Elvin, new president of the Indianapolis Optimist Club. Other officers elrcled Friday: Earl S. Carter, first vice president; Roy 1,. Davidson, second vice president; Albert Sering, re-elected treasurer; William G. Kreis, sergeant-at-arms; Lawrence L. Orr and Albert Waidbeiser, directors. Inauguration ceremonies will be held next Friday.

TWO GARS CRASH INTO FALL CREEK Occupants Escape Death as Autos Plunge in Stream. Occupants of two autos narrowly escaped death Friday night when their cars plunged over Fall Creek embankments. A Chrysler owned by Dale Alexander, 2834 E. Eighteenth St., stolen from Thirty-Eighth and Salem Sts., was found hanging on the north retaining wall 100 feet east of the Northwestern Ave. bridge, early today. A spare tire rack on the rear kept the car from being entirely submerged. The occupants could have gotten out safely, according to Motor Policemen Hague and Troutman, but they advance the theory that the thieves, started the auto driverless, on Indianapolis Ave., to go where it might. An auto owned by William Scherle. 420 Centennial St., was found submerged to the lloor boards at New Jersey St. Motorpolicemen Clark, and Lansing traced the license numbers and found Scherle at work at the Stutz Motor Company. He said ho was driving west along the north creek boulevard at 2 a. m. and at Central Ave. his front wjieel struck a He lost control and the auto plunged over the embankment, and Into the water. He climbed out a window and went to his home In a taxi, he said. ARGUE LEGALITY OF POCKET VETO Attorneys Oppose Gilliom in Contesting Actions The legality of the "pocket veto" by means of which thirty-two bills passed by the last Legislature died on Governor Jackson’s desk was to be contested this afternoon with the opening of oral arguments before Judge Harry O. Chamberlin in Marion Circuit Court. The test is precipitated by a suit filed by Merle N. A. Walker, attorney for Bertha M. Hamp, seeking a mandate compelling Jackson to deposit six designated “pocket vetoed” bills with the secretary of State and seeking to compell Secretary of State Frederick E. Schortemeier to publish the measures in the acts of 1927. Arguments were to be on a demurrer filed by Attorney General Arthur L. Gillicm in defense of the Governor's action. Walker’s client is Interested in House Bill 286. which legalized the sale of bonds for the improvement of Baltimore and Hillside Aves.

APRIL 9, 1927

PETER’S LESSON IN TRUST IS TOLD IN THIS STUDY Gilroy Compares Life to a Voyage at Sea. The International Uniform Sunday School Lesson for April 10: Peter's Lesson in Trust.—Matt. 14:22-33. By Win. E. Gilroy. D. D. Editor of The Congregattonaltst The comparison of life to a voyage at sea is one that has been widely developed in the history of human thought and literature. Probably there is no more apt comparison, in the mysteriousness of life's beginning and the mysteriousnesa of Its goal, with all the incidents of calm and quietude, of storm and danger, of sunshine and gloom. Life is essentially like the voyage of a mysterious ship on a sea of change and mystery. The figure changes and is capable of many variations, but in its deeper elements it is always the same. It is this figui’e of life that imparts meaning and inspiration to our lesson. It is the story of a miraculous circumstance, of how Jesus came walking on the waves to the disciples as they were terror-stricken in the midst of the storm on the Sea of Galilee, and how with his quiet words, “Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid," he calmed all thftir fears and strengthened their faith. It is the story of Peter, who, in his impulsiveness, had ventured to meet Jesus upon the sea, but who cried in consternation as he began to sink, “Lord, save me, I perish." It is the story of Christ's reaching forth and lifting Peler safely into the boat, and of Peter’s impulsive confession, “Os a truth thou art the Son of God.” It is, I repeat, the story of a. miracle, and as such we cannot understand or explain it. If we could, it would not be a miracle. But when we come to its teaching whatever meaning it has for our souls is found in its suggestiveness and in Its illustration of that wonder-working power of Christ which is witnessed in the souls of men today. The words of Jesus, “Be of good cheer, it is I, be not afraid,” have not been effectual only for the stilling of a material storm for a. few disciples beset, with danger on an ancient sea. In the storm and stress of life Jesus has again and again brought this comfort to fear-stricken and discouraged souls. To an innumerable company of those who| have found him he has been the Savior bringing peace and safety. The experienc" of Peter Is one that at some time comes to every man whose life is lived beyond the safety of the shallows and the artificial calm of the inclosed harbor. Those for whom life Induces no adventure, whose only thought is to be safe, and ‘who never thrust out into the deeps of experience, may never feel the need of a steadying and supporting hand, but the more fully and the more dangerously one lives, in the quest of the things that are truly worth while, and in the performance of the services that can be rendered only through sacrifice and danger, the more a man feels, at times, his weakness and his complete insufficiency, the more he is moved to cry to some great power,! "Lord, save me; I perish.”

Help for All Men It Is to such men that Christ comes with His help and salvation even as He came to Peter, j We may not see, as these disciples, the Lord Jesus come walk-t ing upon the sea; our faith may never rest upon any observance of a departure from physical law, but it is not upon the temporary overcoming of tho law of gravitation, but upon the constant power of the uplifting and sustaining presence of Christ that we depend for the greatest of all miracles—the quickening of the soul into life and vigor, when all seems failing and falling, around us. To hear Christ's words, "Be ofl good cheer, it is I, be not afraid,” is to find peaco and calm and in- i spiration in the storms of life. To feel the touch of Christ’s hand and the uplifting power of His strong* right, arm is to know in deed and. in truth that God has made His presence and His power known to, men. It Is the experience of Christ that the soul cries, as Peter cried in his, moment of safety, “Os a truth thou art the Son of God," TIMES CARRIERS s CIRCLE’SGUESTS Seven Hundred Boys See ‘Biggest, Best’ Show. More than 700 carriers of The Indianapolis Times and their helpers were the guests of the Circle Theater this morning at a special show. Headed by a police escort and the Boy Scout drum corps, carriers marched to the Circle where Ace Berry and W. H. Deppermann had . prepared the biggest and longest show the theater has ever given Times carriers. Dessa Byrd, a favorite with the carriers, soon had the boys and girls l singing while she played tune after * tune on the pipe organ. Through the courtesy of Universal, the first three parts of "The Col- * legians” series were shown. Following that House Manager Deppermann gave the carriers a big surprise. He was assisted by three ushers, Charles Long. Harry Tackett and "Bud” Matlock.