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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
'MeddLing Abroad

senator Warren G. Harding against "meddns
advances that meddg abroad tends to
arouse nationality foreign
This the new doctrine of the Republican party promulgated
uaign bv would control
We saw the new doctrine fer not
nor Of Roosevelt who led
Republican the last campaign
grounds
Wy aad abroad when we took over the philippine Islands and
Agunado sending William Howard TAFT
there to govern the
the last campaign when Charles Evans Hughes
49, co. on e. We remember Alright there was great wave of cri
s Republican prepared to med
worlds conflict through which passed
months Belgium lay devastated by the Hun
Bombs dropped of London
children of Paris from the mouth of
Big Bertha
aren died the poisoned of
on the coast of New England German
the bottom of the sea lay the 1siania with the of
passengers children fault their be-
protect them peaceful
pursuit
From out of our states poured
the of Lafayette and sa
simply, Lafayette, are here"
The marines at Chateau Thierry medded
regulars ST. Mhel We med
died in the English channel
the civilization of the world
meddled
We turned back the destroyers gates
Hndenbug medded with the gaycoated emisare
saved the world
How MI Hardngs heart must have
the guardians
in mddld the delightful
tn of
And when by hordes
England ceased when
could live Belgium
Harding
"medding abroad"
his insists
"meddng" indeed
therein Mckinley
of Wilson, civilization hung in the balance.
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As Lincoln Said

The presence Of gayhaied with
Of
n recall the great plea of Lincoln:
highly not have
died I'm vain
people, by the people and for the
shall perish from the earth"
and to permit dreadful
Strange meaning midst
responsibilities
neglect import
appears sympathetic
abe of his time n foresight charity
sustained Lincoln
depended disappointed
Here are back of the guns.
fguravy speaking
o to
buided: Cuba and
France know vYfying freedom.
The kindly
blue
world, their victory is complete
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
III. The Jackson-Adams Race of 1928
FREDERICK j. HASKIN-

sertion that friends of Clay had come
to friends of his with the proposition
that Clay would throw the election I'd
JaeSson If Jackson would pledge him.
self not to make Adams Secretary n,
state. This portion of the bargain and
corruption" charge was never proved
but a large majority OF tho people ir
the country firmly believed that II was
true, and 1t always weighed against Mr.
Clay's aspirations.
Clay issued pamphlet in 1920 urging
tne people 20 vote for Adams and deny
Ing the charges made by Jackson and
nus IoHowsrs. In that pamphlet he
proved by the Marquis de LafaIettA
by Senator'S, barkeepers and every sort
and condition OF man that he had al.
ways said that he was against Jncksop
and that he would rather see eithea
Adams or Crawford elected than 10 see
proved by the Marquis dc Lafayette.
declared that Clay's fear OF Jackson was
the fear Of military dictator the stai
OF an unschooled man at the helm Of
the ship OF sttae. and the Ike.
THE HERO
STUFF.
Jaekson's great popularity as war
hero gave him the plurality Of the votes
In 1924. Four years later be was still
the hero, and he had the added strength
OF the popular belief that he had beaa
cheated out OF the presidency. Adams
had little sincere following outsia, OF
New England; he was a miserably poor
politician, and even Clay could not do
anything 20 rally the popular vote 10 hls
standard. But the Adams appeal was
made altogether 70 the Conservative eie-
ment in the country.
Jackson was declared 20 be a man NJ
blood aud carnage" Against his victory
over the British at New Orleans was set
the fact that ha suspended the writ OF
habeas corpus IN that same city. Mack
sons summary execution Of six militia .
men was the excuse OF flooding the
country with circulars and cartoons
showing the murderer. Jackson, gloating
over the six collins OF the innocent vic
tins Of his thirst for blood.
On tho other side all the old charges
against Adams we're brought up, in addi-
ton to the corrupt bargain" issue. lie
was accused OF being an arlstocrat and
or seeking to perpetuata his family In
the office OF President: his Unitarian re.
liefous beliefs were attacked as being
lnhdelism, and his loyalty during the
war or 1872 was again questioned. And
all this IN spite OF the fact that Adams
was one OF the best and purest men who
has ever occupied the Wbitehouse. the
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
HOROSCOPE
THURsDAY. sEP?.. g.
"The stars incline. but do not compel

Mercury and Mars are in strongly
benehc aspect today. according to sstrol-
ogy. Uranus is in family friendly posi-
ton.
This should be an unusually favorable
planetary government for the signing of
leases or agreements, since it presages
harmony between the parties to any writ
ten contract
Publicity of every sort is fortunately
directed at this time. Newspapers should
benefit surprisingly.
There is the forecast Of some sort OF
a diplomatic message regarding war OF
military matters, which is most promis-
ing for the future.
Washington, D. c., Jupiter rising
would give a happy augury for Govern
ment affairs if it were not for the malign
power of Uranus This planet is In an
aspect denoting attacks on rulers Of
every ranl; and is not so fortunate for
the President, Governors and mayors as
it might be. The President, however,
has come into place where he can ex-
pect the best conditions.
Saturn near the cusp Of the second
house in square to Mars denotes pos
sible panic in Wall Street and tenn
pOrary appreciation Oh seCuEllles. a. Ing
quarter advanced the market Will be-
come steadier.
Forest fires may be serious during
October, Care toward their prevention is
enjoined.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the forecast of rather a quiet birthday.
They should conserve their strength for
important tasks.
Children born on this day will prob
ably be exceedingly talented, but bush
ness success may depend largely on the
hour Of birth.-Copyright 1920.
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most scholarly of our Presidents and
true patriot.
CANDIDATES NOT
NOMINATED.
The question OF nomination Of candi-
dates did not enter into this campaign
Both Jackson and Adams were nomi-
mated By various state legislatures. but
as a matter OF fact the two tickets, Jack
son and Calhoun, and Adams and Rush,
were nominated by common consent.
jackson and Calhoun in his campaign
were the FIRST regular Tamnany Hall
nominations for President and vice Pres
ident or course the Han had taken
great interest in national politics from
the beginning OF washlngton's second
administration, but this was its Arst
regular year. II Is interesting to note
by what a narrow margin Tammany
Han became Democratic instead OF Wing
and Republican. In 1924 Tammauy sup
ported William Fl. Crawford and had
plurality IN the legislature which Sc
lected electors. combination between
the Adams and Clay men kept Crawford
many was sore.
Having been organized IN the nrst
place as a Democratic opposition to the
aristocradc Society OF the Cincinnati"
the Tammany braves were naturally on
the side OF the -brows." But they
had supported the Virginia aristocratic
clique and had followed Crawford. When
Crawford was ended. Martin Van Buren,
recognized the possibilities OF the polit!
cal strength OF Andrew Jackson and
took the upstate Crawford following
into the Jackson camp. persuadlng Tam
many Hall 10 come along.
The Jackson newspapers played the
very limit OF hero-worshlp. They pub
lished what purported 90 be General
Jaekson's address to his troops before
the Battle OF New Orleans IA which
Jackson was quoted as referring 10 the
British troops fresh from the field OF
wellingtons victory over the great
Napoleon The same error has been
made many times since. despite the fact
that the Battle Of New orleans was
fought SIX months before Wellington de-
feated Napoleon at Waterloo
This adulatIon disguised the conserva-
tives one Adams newspaper spoke OF
the vulgar and illlterate Jacksouftcs,
to whom IL ia impossible for civiliEa-
ton to be civil"
Jsckson's majority. both popular and
electoral was so large that people in
New York and Washington knew he was
elected within less than two weeks after
the last elections remarkable thing In
those deys before the telegraph aud the
railroad were dreamed Of
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shall accede TO this, covenant without
reservation. Such accession shall be eff
fected by a declaration deposited with
the secretariat within two months of the
coming into force of the covenant. Any
fully self governing state, dominion or
colony not named In the annex may be-
come a member of the league If it's ad-
mission is agreed toby two-thirds of the
assembly, and Gt) shall accept such
regulations as may be prescribed by the
league in regard to its military, naval
and air forces and ornaments. Any
member of the league may, after two
years notice of its intentions so tor do,
withdraw FROM the league, provided
that all its international obligations and
all its obligations under this covenant
shall have beeen fulfilled at the time
Of Its withdrawal"
Thus the first step to disarm an
embattled world was taken. What
can American patriots fnd to menace
them thereby?
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

The Times herewith presents the sec
ond paragraph, to Article 1, of the
covenant of the League Of Nations. The
Democratic candidates and platform pre-
sent 1t for ratification, with any inter
pretations which can possibly make 1t
clearer and better define our national
limitations 1.-TWO having already been
submitted by-Governor Cox.) The SEN
ate Republicans defeated it; the Re-
publican platform lodged 1t the Re-
publican candidate opposes it. He IA
vors separate peace with Germany, and
after that he has no definite international
program. Much has been made of the
last sentence of the article published be-
low. Who believes a situation could
ever arise which, under this sentence.
would tmperil an honorable nation?
THE original members of the League
of Nations shall be those OF the sigma
tories which are named in the annex to
this covenant, and also such Of those
other states named in the annex as
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No Cause for Alarm


support
believing
Indianapolis, Republican city administration
county Republican administration.
In Iastfe city
a pardon o parole the convicted bootegger.
Democratic
will note he u
eoday yA
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
WASTING MONEY

According to the report OF the state
BOARD of Accounts of May &C. 1919, the
Republican County commissioners paid
SSS720 for the work Of putting S34, 90
worth of paint and 1888 worth OF hard
ware on the election booths.
In this report the State Board OF Ac-
counts says:
1.-THE cost of repairing and painting
the booths and ballot boxes In the sum
of $4,000, when added TO the cost of
the same work preceding the general
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
REDEMPTION OF POSTCARDS.

Q. Let me know If postcards. and
stamped envelopes which have been adj
dressed or printed but not mailed, are
redeemablel r. C. w.
A. The Postofice Department says that
uncanceled, unGervfceable and spoiled
postal cards not treated by bronzing,
enameling or other process of coating,
may be redeemed in postage stamps or
other stamped paper only at 75 per cent
of their face value, when presented by
the original purchaser; but parts or
pieces Of cards will not be redeemed.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

election of Si1T20 makes a total Of ST.
1ISf4
I'm view Of the fact that the total
cost OF all material used was S9594, this
convlnces one that the laborers werc
not greatly overworked."
This Is another glaringg example OF
why our taxes are too high. If am
elected prosecuting attorney L will In
vestigaate such matters as these wild, n
view Of determining whether such ex-
Denses arc properly incurred.
PAUL G. DAVIS.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
ARGuMENr sETrLEn.

O. To settlesan argument, please state
whether the American Indians shaved
their faces as men do now. c. H. S.
A. The Bureau of Ethnology says that
the Indians never shaved their faces as
they had no means of doing so. They
pulled the hairs out with sharp stones,
with oyster shells or with their fingers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
SEND IN YOUR QUESTION

Where do oysters known as blue points
get their name? Did the American In
dams shave their faces as men do now
This department of the Times will tell
you. If you have a question to ask, send
1t with cent stamp to the Indiana
Daily Times Information Bureau, Fred
erick j. Haskin, Director, Washington.
d. G. The answer will be sent direct
to you
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
LETTER. ON COINS

Q. What do the small letters on coins
stand for? A. J. w.
A. The initials on coins are either mint
marks or the INITIALS Of the designer of
the coin. The mint marks of various
minis are as follows New Orleans, o;
San Francisco, s; Denver, d. Coins made
at the Philadelphia mint are distin-
guished by the fact that they bear no
mint mark.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
LoNG p1srANcE MARRrAGE.

Q. Can a marriage license be obtained
in Canada without either person being
resident there? A. G. R.
A. The Bureau of Information of THE
Canadian War Mission says that Ameri-
can citizens may obtain marriage licenses
In Canada without either person being a
resident there.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
HERMErro sEALING OF FOODS.

Q. Who discovered the fact that her
netic sealing of foods would preserve
them7 s. q 2.
A. The NapoIeonic wars were re-
sponsible for this discovery. The
French Government offered a prize for
the most practical method of preserving
foods for sea service and military stores.
III. Nicholas Appert, after experimenting
from 17e5 until 1900 submitted a treat
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

in the Revolutionary Army and also in
the British arr4g. The duties were to
carry the ensign or regimental colors.
The rank has now been abolished in the
army and the lowest rank Of commits
stoned officer is second lieutenant In
, the navy, ensign is the lowest rank Of
commissioned officer, and was first used
in this service during the Civil War.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
BLUE POINTS.

Q. Where do oysters known as blue
points get their name? A. B.
A. They are named for Blue Point,
n. Y, the southern extremity of Patch
ogue Bay, Long Island, which is famous
for its oyster beds. The name is now
used to designate the small, delicately
favored oysters, whether native or trans
planted which are taken off the south
ern shore Of Long Island
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
FoMENTAToN.

Q. What is the name given to the
application Of hot cloths or moisture for
The relief of pain2 r. o.
A, fermentation is the general name
given to the method Of relieving pain
through the application of hot com.
presses.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
Warm Bedding
All Ready for Winter

There Is sort of coy feeling in knowing that ALL
stored away in readiness are blankets, quilts and
eorforters Tor frosty nights. That is why
planned
Special Selling of Bedding at Priclnas Far
Lower Than Usual.
''Wearwell' Comforts, $SeS
Full bed size figured srkoline both sides, fancy
quilted, filed with good grade white cotton.
"Wearwell'' Comforts, $498
Double bed size, filled with pure white cotton.
fancy stitched, figured on both sides
"Wearwell'' Cretonne Comforts, $59S
Large bed size, fancy figures both sides, plain
satin border to match, pure white cotton filing.
"Wearwell" Sateen Comforts, $848
Large size pure white cotton filing soft and
fluffy, neat figured sateen covering, fancy quilted.
"Wearwell' Blankets, 1898
Double bed size, with pink or blue borders, in tan,
gray and white.
"Wearwell" Plaid Blankets, $498
7OxSO inches. large double bed sze In pink, blue.
tan OR gray plaids fast colors.
"Wearwell'' Plaid Blankets, $69S
66xso inches beautiful fast colored paids in gold.
tan pink and blue; wool finish.
"Wearwell" Wool Finish Blankets, $7.48
Extra large size, many new color combination
Maids all fast colors, silk bound
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
SAVING LEATHER oHAIRs.

= = H717-- 4 !" --1E@s III ~
Q. What dressing should be used on
leather chairs? I'D. C.
A. Chairs and couches upholstered In
leather win last must longer il the fol-
lowing mixture is applied once month I:
One part good vinegar, two parts boiled
linseed oil. Shake thoroughly together
Apply little on a soft rag and polish
with a silk buster or piece OF channels.
This eleanses and softens the leather
it is also good polish for the wood
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

Q. Can the word very" be used to
INQUIRY uniqueT c. p. W.
a, The word cannot be modified or
qualified, since unique" L. defined as
being without a like or equalN single An
kind or excellence"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
AN INTERPRETATION

presents Of a
dealing with the of the Nations
The Democratic platform and candidates offer the
immediate ratification
nuIfy provisions
republican didaes opposed
fcation and the Republican platform lodges
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
ABOLTsH RANR

" when was ensign introduced into
the navy : Was 1t ever an army rank?
~ p. B.
a. The Navy Department states-that
ensign was the lowest rank Of an officer
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22
rHE s0FT spnT

spot on a baby's head to disappear?
o. o. c.
A. There are usually four such spots
discernible on the skull of a newly born
infant All but the anterior or great
fontaneI close within a few months. This
closes about one year after birth, but in
some cases persists during the second
year
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

6CLdp-bouhJ
WASHINGTON, D. C.-"Let the people
rule" cried the supporters Of An
drew Jackson before John Quincy Adams
had taken the oath as President in 1928,
and the long three years campaign
which resulted in Jackson's elevation 70
the White House was on. Jackson had
received a plurality Of both popular and
electoral vote, and probably would have
received a majority Of both II the people
had been permitted to vote for presi-
Dental electors. The slogan Let the
people rule" was so potent that OF the
ysix~States which chose electors by their
legislatures in 1924 all but South Caro-
line had surrendered that right TO the
popular suffrage before 1928. Jackson
had been the choice Of the greater num-
Der Of the people and the indignation
against the manner Ia which he was
prevented from taking the presidency
was intense. Out Of It grew the division
OF political parties and the system Of
political methods which obtains TO thia
day.
The campaign Of 1923 was the first
in which there were two parties openly
bidding for the votes OF the whole PEG.
pie. Both Jackson and Adams stiil
Democratic Republican party Of Jeffer-
son, but the line OF demarcation was
distinct and the parties were known az
jackson" and Adams" II was noN
until three or four years later that the
Adams people adopted the name OF ma
tional Republicans" thereby driving tho
Jackson party to the popular designa-
ton Democratic" which II still holds,
although the official name, Democratic
Republican" was adhered to until after
the Civil War.
The election OF John Quincy Adams
to be President by the House OF Repre-
sentatives, through virtue OF votes de.
nvered to Adams by Henry Clay, and
the fact that Henry Clay Immediately
became Secretary Of State In Adams
cabinet gave rise to the idea which was
the principal issue Of the campaign Of
1928, the issue which gives It the name
of the bargain and corruption" cam
paign. Andrew Jackson accused Adams
and Clay Of entering into a corrupt
bargain by which the votes OF States
controlled by Clay were delivered To
Adams In return for the promise OF n
high cabinet position. Henry Clay de-
MED this charge and proved 10 the
satisfaction Of a majority OF historians
that It had no foundation In fact.
AN ANCIENT
SCANDAL.
Newspapers printed a week before the
election In the House OF Representatives
published reports of a .deal' between
Adams and Clay which would make
Adams President and Clay Secretary OF
State. 1t was a dispute growing out or
this rumor which caused the Crawford
supporters to became enbittered against
Clay before the presidency was decided
When Adams was chosen, the supporters
Of Crawford Immediately charged Clay
with the sale Of the presidency. Tho
New York Evening Post, fair example
OF the Crawford press, declared that
Clay's action was "a most indecent ano
daring outrage on public morals" All
of this was in February, 1925.
1t was not until two years later that
General Jackson took up these rumors
of a barter and sale. and by giving
them the prestige Of his name, causeG
them to become an issue in the cam
paign. He added to the charges the as
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THE ACTIVITY Motor Club in erecting deour signs
speculation just why the
club waited closed than
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THE s5 assessed
es that be higher than before
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STAINS FROM GRAVEsToNEs.
@. What will remove stains from
gravestones The stains were made by
decaying vines. S. w. g.
a. Such stains can usually be re-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

Editors Note-The foregoing is
the second of series of twenty four
articles by Mr.. Haskin, In which be
win discuss the most interesting fea-
lures OF each Of the presidential
campaigns from 1924 to 1920. This
series Of articles viii be valuable TO
everybody interested in the present
campaign for President, and will con-
tain much interesting historical in
formation of the kind usually over
looked In the histories-the incidents
and the stories OF the campaigns.
Taken as a whole, this series will
form a complete history Of the quad
rennial struggles OF the American
people to choose a President. Cut
them out and paste them in your
EcraD-book)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

THE CONVENTION last ten days two weeks
expected but
happy Indianapolis long they will remain
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moved by scrubbing with water contain
ing I've. A box of concentrated I've is
about the right amount to use in two
gallons. of water
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

Use on means Of preserving foods and re
ceived the prize of $4,000 francs. His
method was to enclose fruit after heat
Ing it, in a glass bottle, which was
then corked ad subjected to action Of
boiling water.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-22

MR. to have more
weight with public that heard
many O