Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 254, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 March 1928 — Page 5
MARCH 1, 1928.
MUKERJI ANSWERS ‘MOTHER INDIA’ A Native of India Charges That Katherine Mayo Has Written an Untruthful Book and Challenges Her to Prove Her Indictment. BY WALTER D. lIICKMAN Katherine Mayo stirred up a lot of talk as well as dust when she wrote “Mother India.” So great has been the protest to this book that Dlian Gopal Makerji, a native of India and well known in this country as a writer and a lecturer, lias answered Miss Mayo. His made in “A Son of Mother India Answers,”
and it has been published by E. I\ Dutton & Cos., New York. Proof that this “answer” is being greatly read is found in the report of Brentano's that "A Son of Mother India Answers” for several weeks has been one of the best non-fiction sellers. I for one have refused to indict India on the word of Miss Mayo and when I read her book I let it pass out of my mental 1 storehouse as just another one of those “tourist books.” And I notice that Mukerji refers to Miss Mayo as a “tourist” who wrote an indictment of India after spending a few months there. I have always refused to indict a nation or nations on the word of one individual. We all admit that there is something wrong in India, but it will take years and many sources of information Tf> discover just what is wrong. On page 65, Mukerji writes: “But ruling out of consideration the suspicion, it remains to be seen why she has written this untruthful book. It is doubly untruthful. It is untruthful in that she condemns a whole nation or in her words “the peoples of India’ (she will not have lisps one nation) practically without any reservation as to their sanitation, morals, religion, etc. It is also untruthful because she claims for the British government merits which can not be sustained and which many an honest British officer would blush to see the government credited with. “If she is not subsidized, Miss Mayo is an avowed Indophobe and Anglophil refusing to see anything good about Indians and anything bad about the British and their rule.” I think that this statement of Mukerji best sums up his answer to Miss Mayo. In the controversy. I am willing to consider both sides and I am ready to give due consideration to a man who has lived in India for years. Mukerji has a strong answer to the claim of Miss Mayo that sex is at the bottom of India’s troubles. Miss Mayo in her book devoted much time and attention to child marriages in India. This is one of the first answers that Mukerji makes in his book. In India, it seems to be the chief impression among the natives that Miss Mayo has made “scandalous libels” against an entire nation of 320 millions of people. I found Mukerji’s answers so strong, so direct and so well written and supported by such reasonable argument that I am ready to recommend “A Son of Mother India Answers” to any adult reader w’ho is
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Best Sellers The following is a list of the six best sellers in fiction and nonfiction in Brentano’s New’ York stores: FICTION "Claire Ambler." B. Tarktnglon (Doubledav. Doran). "Ambition,” A. Train (Scribner). "Iron and Smoke," S. Kaye-Smith (Dutton). "Red Rust.” O. J. Cannon (Little, Brown). "Bridge of San Luis Rey,” T. Wilder iA. and C. Bonl). "Southern Charm,” Isa Glenn (Knopf). NONFICTION "Mv Life.” Isadora Duncan (Bonl & Liveright). • Disraeli,” A. Maurols (Appleton). "Count Luckner: The Sea Devil,” L. Thomas (Doubleday. Doran). "A Son of Mother India Answers.” D. Mukerji (Dutton). "Napoleon.” E. Ludwig (Bonl fc Liveright). "The Legion of the Damned.” B. J. Doty (Century’).
willing to become a member of a mental jury on the question of the truth or untruthfulness of Miss Mayo's book. Indianapolis theaters today offer: Fred and Dorothy Stone in “CrissCross” at English's; Charlotte and Mary at the Lyric; Lena Daley at the Mutual; “The College Widow” at the Indiana: “The showdown" at the Apollo; “The Harvester” at the Ohio “When a Man Loves” at the Circle, and, anew show at Keith’s. RECTOR TAKES POST The Rev. G. S. Southworth Assumes Duties Sunday. The Rev. George Shepherd Southworth, former Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Marquette, Mich., elected rector of the Church of the Advent, a Protestant Episcopal Church. 3243 N. Meridian St., is expected to assume his duties it was announced today. Dean Southw’orth w’as born in Salem, Ohio, attended Kenyon Military Academy and Kenyon College, Gambler, Ohio, where he was first honor man of his class. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, honorary scholastic society, and of Delta Tau Delta College fraternity. He captained the football team, was editor of the Kenyon Collegian, the college paper, and also of the 1908 year book. Following his graduation, Rev. Mr. Southworth was general agent for the' Midwest Life Insurance Company of Lincoln, Neb. He was ordained deacon in 1911, and was ad? vanced to the priesthood one year later' by Bishop Williams of Nebraska. He has served as rector of parishes in Omaha, Neb., Worcester, Mass, and Cincinnati, Ohio. He w’as called to St. Paul’s Cathedral, Marquette, in 1922.
NEW SCHOOLS HINGE ON TAX BOARD IS OPINION .No Buildings Will Be Planned, Says Voncegrut. Whether or not Indianapolis builds any more new school buildings is entirely up to the State tax board, Theodore F. Vonnegut, school board president, commented today on the $600,000 building bond issue before the tax board Tuesday. “The school board has done Its part,” he said. “If the tax board sees fit to halt the bond issue, there is no use for the school board to plan any more new buildings.” The tax board Tuesday served notice on school commissioners future heating and ventilation specificationgrmust be drawn to permit competitive building. No mention of the hearing was made at the thirty-minute school board meeting Tuesday night. The board accepted the bid of the Continental National Bank for a $500,000 temporary loan at 3.85 per cent interest. Held for Newcastle George Nelson, 27, of 51 N. Chester. Ave., awaited the arrival of Newcastle (Ind.) police today to take him there for trial. Nelson was arrested here Monday in a Chrysler automobile stolen at Newcastle, a few hours before. THE INDIANA TRUST CO. Pay 4% Savings j CAPITAL $2,000,000| SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES The Meyer-Kiser Bank 128 E. Washington St.
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Fred Stone Never in the history of Fred Stone's visits to Indianapolis has he received such splendid ovations as he is getting this week at English’s' in “Criss-Cross.”
CASH PRIZES IN ESSAY CONTEST Awards to Be Given for Photoplay Letters. If you have a best birl, or if you are some one’s best girl, you are eligible for a share in SIOO in cash awards and twenty pairs of free tickets to the new Loew s Palace Theater. Here is the idea: The photoplay, “My Best Girl,” featuring Mary Pickford, opens at the Palace Theater Saturday for a week’s run. The Indianapolis Times will award $25 to the man WTiting the best essay on “Why She Is My Best Girl,” and $25 to the woman w’riting an esssay on “Why I Am His Best Girl.” In addition to the first prize, there will be two second prizes, for the man and woman, of $lO. and six prizes of $5 for the three next best essays submitted. And then there are ten pairs of tickets for the ten next best essays by men and also ten pairs of tickets for the women. Sit down right now’ and write an essay on one of the two subjects and send it to the “My Best Girl Editor” at The Indianapolis Times. THE KIT.ES Men write an essay nf less than fifty words on "Why She Is Mv Best Girl ’’ using your own "best girl" as the subject ./omen write an essay of less than fifty words on "Why I Am His Best Girl.' using yourself aa the subject. Address all mail to My Best Oirl Editor.” Indianapolis Times No essays will be eligible for awards unless they are In the hands of the ludges hv midnight Tuesday, March 6. No manuscripts will be returned. The editor of The Times reserves the right to be the final Judge In the matter ot awards and disputes. checks will be mailed to winners on or before Thursday. March 8. Manuscripts should be typewritten and double spaced whene'er possible. Neatness and legibility will be a factor In determining the winner. In case of a tie for any prise, both contestants will be given the same award. Don’t Squeeze Blackheads —Dissolve Them Squeezing out blackheads makes large, ugly pores. The safe and sane way to get rid of these blemishes is to dissolve them. Get two ounces of Calouite powder from your drug store, sprinkle 8 little on a hot. wet cloth, rub over the blackheads, and every one, big or little, will disappear at once:—Advertisement.
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s l6 a This exceptional price brings a splendid selection of the spring season's smart new coats —in wanted fabrics and colorings—ami in styles for general and sports wear. The tailored models are mostly belted. Others are trimmed with fur collars. Most of the coats are lined with satin de chine, crepe or brocaded rayon. Tweeds Kasharines Suedecloth —Tans —Checks —Plaids —Deer IN SIZES 16 TO 46 —Downstairs at Ayres.
750 Prs. Women’s Silk and Rayon Stockings A brand new shipment of these service \ egg&itf weight silk and rayon stockings has just I B®*®* AT 1r p arrived. The over-knee boot makes them / S JH fflf suitable to wear with short skirts Have ( jm lisle hemmed top. seamed back, reinforced ; mm foot; very durable; sizes 6‘-i to 10. All\ first quality. In rose, nude. Tansan, gun- | A H V Wt metal, misty moon, kasha, beige, grain. / Women’s Cotton Ribbed Hose, 25c Dependable hose for every' day—at a real economy price. They are of cotton, in ribbed-to-the-toe style; fully reinforced foot; hemmed top; all first quality. Sizes 8' j to 10—in assorted colors. Girls’ Rayon Hose Children’s 39c Pair % Socks, 39c Pr. A dependable stocking for the Itayon plaited over lisle growing girls school wear. Os socks In fancy jacquard patlustrous rayon with shaped leg: terns with close-fitting turnheniiued top, seamed back; sizes down cuff: foot fully reinforced B'<i to 10, in assorted colors. Sizes 0 1 , to Assorted color Irregulars. combinations. First quality. •—Downstairs at Ayres. Dainty Dressettes
In Charming New Styles —Quite Low Priced Here's a splendid assortment of new dressettes for home and general wear that have all the style and color requirements demanded for spring W'ear. They are well tailored in all details—of fine quality ginghams, dimity and gay prints. They are made more delightful with such trimmings as pleats, ties, binding, inserts, or pockets. Choice of many beautiful colorings that will launder nicely. Sizes 16 to 46.
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New Printed Wash Frocks, $1 Beautiful, well finished home dresses in charming new styles. All are nicely tailored in fine quality cotton prints that will launder perfectly; round or V-necks, or shawl collars, and other neat trimming features. In wanted spring colorings. Sizes 16 to 52. -—Downstairs at Ayres.
s ljm This special group of spring dresses lias been taken from regular better stock and reduced for this Friday Saving event. All are well tailored in accepted spring styles, aud come iu wanted spring colorings. These are wonderful values, and represent a definite saving that you can not afford to miss. They are plain tailored straight lines, two-piece models, boleros, full skirts, side ties. ole. Sizes for misses aud women. Georgettes Flat Crepes —Rose —Black —Tan —Brown —Navy —Blue —Downstairs at Ayres.
A New Line of Boys’ Shirts
A Special Feature at £ iqjp There are sizes for both boys and juniors in this new lino of fine shirts—nationally advertised and nationally accepted. Made to fit, and perfectly tailored of fast color materials, in a good range of fancy patterns. They have 4 and 5-button panel front; barrel cuffs with extra faced sleeve; comfortable attached collar. Junior sizes, 6 to 12; boys’ sizes to 14'a. Boys’ Slipover Sweaters, $1.15 Heavy rib cricket slipover sweaters in a good range of pretty jacquard patterns, In bright colorings. Strictly first quality. Sizes 28 to 36.
Men’s Athletic Shirts and “Shorts,” 55c Each A remarkable low price for these popular men's undergarments. The shirts are perfect fitting cotton knit garments In a suitable weight for year-round wear. In sizes 34 to 42. The trunks are serviceable white material; made with full crotch, and fitted waistband. Sizes 28 to 40. —Downstairs at Ayres. Sale of Comfort Shoes The shoes in this special sale are wonderi v '* * va * uos respective prices.. All brand—built with comfort as i f-i-cni 0 8 thought, but A Black kid one-strap rials. Choice of 5 fV slipper with low heel, D styles as pictured rubber top lift. In sizes with turn •n Black kid two-strap comfort slipper with JD medium heel, rubber top lift and rubber heels. In sizes 4'i to 8, C and D. 92.95 jMHk /'■'i A good looking t-v Three-button tja Black kid 1- \ dress tie, built JL/ slipper of 11/ strap slipper on a comfort last; black kid with in a neat dress ■PH made of black kid cut out design on last; buckle on with .steel patent straps: fine for side, covered Cu- v ; leather trim; low dress wear; me- ban heel, rubber M heel, rubber top lift, dium heel, rubber top lift. Sizes 4'i fj Sizes 4'i to 8. in A top lift. Sizes 4'i- to 8, A to C to C widths, 93.95. to 8. Pair. 93.95. widths. 94.95 —Downstairs at Avrcs. *LJbs3
Cretonne Valance Reduced to 10 C Yd. This is valance material, sold by the yard, in attractively patterned cretonne of good quality. Choice of various colors and scalloped designs. Greatly reduced to clear. —Downstairs at Ayres.
Alexander Smith Axminster RUGS *29.75 9x12 Seamless Axminster rugs in a choice of 10 beautiful patterns and colorings. A good, heavy quality rug from the wellknown Alexander Smith & Son mills—Offered at a special low price. Terms—s 2 Down Balance Weekly —Downstairs at Ayres. Rayon and Velour PILLOWS Reduced J 1.59 Very attractive pillows are these—ln a wide assortment of colors and shapes. There are some black ones Included. They are made of either velour or rayon. Reduced for clearance. Veloor Pillows, $1.95 Crescent a„d oblong shape pillows made of a good quality velour. In a choice of various good colors. An exceptional buy at this reduced price. Silk Remnants, 59c Yd. Usable lengths of printed tub silks, plain colored pongee and plain crepe de chine. Good qualities for summer frocks. —Downstairs at Ayres.
Women’s Rayon Slips
$ 1.39 Each Those attractive bodice top slips arc fashh of a very super quality knitted rayon that *vm give exceptional service. They have hip pleats for perfect, fit; a deep sbadowproof hem and pieot shoulder straps. In white, peach, flesh or navy. Sizes 31 to 44. Bandcau-Top Bloomers, $1.79 Fine, soft quality rayon bloomers with brassiere top—a one-piece garment that meets all needs, Side-eloslng: elastic at knee. In pastel tints. Sizes 36 to 42. —Downstairs at AyTe.
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Friday Bargains Women’s rayon hose, assorted colors; Irregulars 850, or 3 pairs., 1(11 Women’s wool mixed hose; Irregulars; black, brown 170, or 3 Prs., 500 Children’s wool gauntlet gloves Pair, 450 Children’s w’ool mixed stockings; substandards 170, or 3 Prs., 500 Children’s ribbed school stockings; firsts and irregulars Pair, 190 Children’s undershirts and drawers, cotton knit Each Garment, 390 Men’s work and dress pants, sizes 29 to 42 Pair 91.95 Men’s golf knickers Pair, 01.50 Men’s W'ork and dress pants, sizes 29 to 42 Pair, 02.95 Men’s mercerized lisle socks Pair, 12^0 Men’s mercerized lisle socks 170, or 3 Prs., 500 25 Women's Philippine gowns Each, 01 8 Women's crepe de chine slips Each, 01.95 24 Women's novelty chemise Each, 790 24 Women’s glove silk bloomers, dark colors.,...Each, 690 39 Women’s fancy brassieres ....Each, 250 30 Women’s brassieres, small sizes Each, 100 15 Infants’ Sweaters; soiled Each, 690 21 Infants’ outing gertrudes, soiled Each, 250 9 Infants’ blankets; soiled; much reduced Each, 690 23 Children's rayon sweaters Each, 79<? 26 Children’s muslin panties .. Each, 250 31 Pairs infants’ mittens; soiled Pair, 150 62 Girls’ gingham dresses Each, 300 9 Girls’ bathrobes Each, 01 21 Torcheres, completely wired Each, 490 Curtain material remnants HALF PRICE 30 Window shades, slightly damaged Each, 190 8 Double blankets, size 66x80 01.98 200 Yards of silks; odd lots Yard, 01 45 Packages Birdseye diaper cloth, 10 yards to package 890 300 "Simplex” paper patterns, to close out Each, 10 12 Rayon pillows, imperfect Each, 01 —Downstairs at Ayres.
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