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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-31
CALIFORNIA
FIGHTS FOR
POWER BILL
Private ExpIoiterS Seek to
Grab Hydro-EIectric
Rights in State.
Rn Times SpeciaL

RI Times Special
IN AN FRANCISCO, Dec. 31.-The
~ people of California have re-
IL newed their fight to save their
last water and hydro-electric power
resources from the grasp Of private
exploiters.
An overwhelming flood Of propa-
ganda, financed by Eastern power in
terests, wrought the loss Of the first
California water and power act in
November, 1922. Undaunted, the
trainers Of last years initiative meas
ure, including leading progressives
and conservatiAaists Of the State, now
have determined to re-submit to the
people a similar initiative next fall.
This calls for the issuance of State
credits up to 100000, 900 to help cities
and irrigation districts finance water
and power development
Company Wants Power
Nine million horsepower Of electric
energy, the largest prize In any State
in the Union except Washington, is
the stake. The big California power
NCAii I'tAhASS'i 1e1NACu ~ pOWGilQl Last
ern interests, are determined to seize
this power III spite of public opposi-
ton.
A State Senate exposure of the
methods the power companies used
TO beat the initiative last year. when
more than 100000 was shown to
have been spent to buy the support
OF labor leaders, club women and
public officials, has aroused public
opinion. Along with it comes the
revelation OF conspiracies in Los
Angeles and San Francisco to wreck
the municipal water and power prof.
ects Of these two cities.
Lecturers Pay Entertainers
These facts have caused the power
combine to adopt new tactics Bust.
ness mems clubs are being entertained
by vocal soloists accompanied by lee.
turers paid for by the power compa-
MES; women employed by the Better
America Federation, the California
open-shop organization. are making
speaking tours of women's clubs. and
newspaper advertising campaigns.
having in view wide spread sale Of
power company stock to the middle
classes, are in full swing.
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WANTS
SECOND JOB
ON TICKET?
Why Anyone Seeks Vice
Presidency Never Salts
faCtoriIy Answered.
Times Washington Bureau,
ANnrrr Nrn..l- A

1322 New 1OrK ave
4 ASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Here at
IWI the seat of Government there
I is one perennial puzzle, read
ing thus: Why does any one want
to be Vice President? There never
has been a satisfactory answer.
though one popular theory is that
Vice Presidents find recompense in
the large number of free meals that
go with the office. Vice Presidents
are always being invited out to din
ner.
Death of a President makes the Vice
Presidents place worth while, but few
believe candidates for the office seri-
ously consider this possibility. Hiram
johnson refused to consider it IN
1920, when he could have had the
nomination. 1t certainly wasn't the
thought Harding might die that
caused Governor Henry Allen Of Kan
sas to take it so hard when the Vice
Presidential nomination was jerked
right out of his hanads and passed
over to Coolidge.
Made Active Campaign
Nor could It have been this thought
that caused Coolidge to campaign ac-
lively for the Vice Presidency-for
his campaign for the presidency never
was considered anything more than
an effort to land the second place.
Hard-boiled henchmen of politics
apply a poker phrase TO the position.
The worst hand in poker is the
| second-best hand. The worst place
on the national ticket is the second
place. they say.
These reflections are not aroused
by the news from Pierre, S. D., that
| James w. Gerard. one-time am
bi.ssador to Germany and author of
a book about himself. has written
| accepting the Endorsement of the
State proposal convention for the
democratic vice presidential nomina
ton, saying if elected he would
qualify and adhere to the declara-
| ton Of principles set forth in the pro
posal convention and obey the party
fecan If invoked against him" They
are caused, instead, by the news that
| Governor Albert Richie. Of Mary
land. is now in the field for the second
place nomination. The news follows
his recent visit in French Lick, In
diana. with Tom Taggart and Charlie
| Murphy.
Richie Has Chance
It has been figured out by Ritchie's
! friends he has good chance. Ha
would be a wet" candidate, they say.
and so would balance a ticket headed
| by McAdoo. who is dry" That's
one theory. but they have another
just as good. II Governor AL Smith
wore nominated. Smith being wet
would want a man Of his own non
prohibition persuasions on the ticket
with him, they say. They don't
seem to consider MoAdoo would want
his running mate TO share his views
on this subject.
Richie seems to have made a good
record in Maryland. His recent "a
election as Governor was by the
| largest majority ever received by a
Governor in his State. His success
as a candidate and as an executive
only adds to the puzzle created by the
new ambition proclaimed In his behalf
BY his friends.
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From Postal Worker

To the Editor Of The Times
Having been a factory worker from
the ground up" beg TO answer Mr..
J. S. Hotsenpillar Of Newcastle, Ind.
and ask forbearance Of that gentle
man in what / have to say.
Postal workers have offered little
heretofore in retalianion when they
and their positions were subject TO
comparison and criticism by those in
o,ne walks of life Usually such
comparisons are made on overdrawn
conclusions.
1 do not wish 20 enter into a con-
troversy but wish to set the gentle
man from Newcastle right on few
issues that to his way Of thinking
are IN opposition TO what I have ex-
perienced through four years OF fac
tory experience and eleven years in
the postal service.
The Same Comfort
Granting that Mr. Hotsenpillar. or
any one else. and I have the same size
family to support which entails GER
tain expenses. does the gentleman
from Newcastle suppose for one min
ute that 1 am able to live in the same
comfort in the city of Indianapolis
as he does In the city of Newcastle
without an additional expenditure over
and above his own?
I am paid $4,000 annually which
figures, according to the departmental
way Of figuring. approximately S5.45
per day Not so much more than the
gentleman from Newcastle gets as
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Q U E S T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A N s w z r s

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton of fact or information by writing
TO the India aapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave wash
stamps tor reply Medical, legal and
marital advice cannot be given, nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions will receive a per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are confden-
ual.-Editor
What is a safe and harmless
medicine to permanently reduce
superfuous flesh without siren
uous exercise which my heart will
not stand for? 1 would like to
lose about fifty or sixty pounds.
We do not give medical advice.
What is the population of the
five largest cities? Also popula-
ton Of Los Angeles, Cal. P-Ross
Neeves.
Following are the figures of the
last census taken in 1920:
New York City Including Its
suburbs) ................ 11,24O,0JS
London, England ...... 7,476, 1853
Toxic, Japan ....... 5.164 900
Be in, Germany .......... 1904 900
Paris, France .... 2,907 900
Population Of Los Angeles, Cal
576.67S
Is there any way to sell some
old and odd money? I have
coin Of silver, dated 1872. How
much should I get for It? Also
have two Confederate $40 bills,
well preserved We are not
anxious to sell but are in need
Of food and fuel and clothes and
a means of paying for the little
two-room house.-MRS. l.. S. H.
Write Department of the United
States Treasury, Fifteenth st. and
Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, d. c.
Where was the last battle of the
Revolution fought and between
whom?
At Yorktown, October, 1881, be-
tween American troops commanded
by Washington and the British com
manded by CORVALLIS On Oct. 10,
the British surrendered.
What steamship Of the White
Star Line, sailing from Liverpool,
arrived, in the Boston harbor on
the 26th and 9th of April, 1910?
The steamship ICELAND" of the
White Star Line, sailed from Liver
pool. April 10. 1910, and locked at
Boston. April 9th, 1910.
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'Anthropology
By BERTON BRALEY

by BERlON bhALG /
Through the record at present is
muddy
And difficult very, to scan,
We shall probably find, as we study
The ways of the Primitive Man,
That though he secured her by giving
Her noodle a terrible whack,
When they had got settled to living
His wife was the Boss Of the
Shack.
And though the hymeneal bower
Was up in a tree or a cave,
l reckon the wife had the power
OF making her hubby behave.
He might be tremendously burly,
A hunter of mighty acclaim,
But if he was told, Come home
early"
I'm willing to bet that he came!
No doubt, when appearing In public,
He'd boast he himself was the
boss,
Who could, would and did, with his
club, lick
His spouse if she dared to be cross.
But when he was home he addressed
her
With meekness, submissiveness,
too,
And when she was talking he
''yessed' her
And did what she told him to do.
In fact, though he manfully had it.
I'll wager his wife had her way,
He couldn't dope out how she did it,
Nor are we much wiser today.
The feminine vagaries stun us,
We cannot decipher their plan.
But somehow or other they run us
And so they did Primitive Man!
Copyright, 1923. NEA Service, Incl
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work In order that there be no mis-
understanding let me say that they
were not laid off or fred, but they
were given another place in the serv-
ice. the same as the factory man
when he changes from one factory to
another.
On the whole, Mr. Hotsempillar, pos
tai employees sympathize with you
and your wage. 1t is not enough. How
do you make ends meet? Have you
given the family the comforts, the
education, etc, that you would like
them to have. or that they are right
fully entitled to?
ACIEL A. HAMILTON,
A Postal Employe.
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work. and want to give my whole life
to It.
Ever held an editorial job?' asked
the editor.
No. sir
ANY references?'
NO. SIR; Just my talent and lite
rary ambition
Ever do any literary work.
Well. hesitated the man I was
for some time first assistant to Bill
Pate, the well-known bill-poster.'
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Heard in the Smoking Room

nGR7EOPLE sometimes get queer
ideas about the newspaper
- game" said a gent in the
S. D. & A. smoker, who ha6 been in
PRODUCED as Mr.. Porterheld L re-
member that one time, a rather ordi-
nary chap approached the desk of the
editor Of the Cleveland Press and
asked for a place on the editorial
staff"
" I think, said the applicant, that
I have a natural bent for literary
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-31
MOTHERS SACRIFICE

TRAGEDY life that finds echo of tender sympathy in
IA every heart in indianapolis occurred Saturday
Life is good deal of sacrifice And especially sacrifice for
others you love for great noble ideal.
Just effort her 5yearod daughter from
the wheels of an nterurban Elizabeth Mourning gave her
life.
As result of her supreme sacrifice which successful
husband and three children in grief today.
Mother Iove-what price it must pay From the moment
the baby kiss of its mother until the days of young
grhood and womanhood always giving in unnted
sacrifice.
To be good mother duty well achievement
n life.
Greater love than this that lay down his
life another
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"REPEATERS" IN CRIME

IF found guilty Of committing crime against the
State and sentenced the prison. State
sponsibility endedY
officials well as those of other commonwealth.
According to the Indiana Constitution punishment Of
the State shall efounded upon the principles reformation
and not of vindctve Justice To place behind walls
separate him from the rest of society, seek reform him
and strengthen his crime
indeed huge responsibility.
But has the penal system been its
Joseph Byers commissioner of public instructions
Kentucky estimates that the United there
about $4,000 ''repeaters' in crime
Judge Wadhams, General Sessions Court New York City,
found investigation of the records of twelve
90 per cent of the inmates old offenders
Of those convicted penal institutions Massachusetts,
1918 585 cent repeaters in 1917 in State
60 per cent in the class
COTTON crop worth 81 4O0OOOOOO ought to be mighty
discouraging the onery boil weevil.
YOU can't sit still and pay dividends says captain
of industry. That will be to hen
1T MAY BE that COue visit this time that
every day. In every way have grown easier and
EXECUTION of three murdegrs in Sing Sing post.
pthed until after the completion Of comedy show in
the prison 1t believed the added punishment the
slightest authority
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Mother Real Glad

II hear your boy devotes a great
deal of his time at the university to
Nah Jongg."
I'm so glad he has taken to an
old lady. I was so afraid he's fall for
some flapper. Exchange.
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Family Fun
Bobbie Short of Time

Bobbie Short of Time
Great heavens. son, how yoM
lookT'
Yes. father, fell in a mviS
die"
What! And with your new PAY
on, too?"
Yes. father, didn't have time to
take them off. ''-Oklahoma Whirl-
wind
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What Papas Do

MY papa clerks in a store. What
does yours do?"
"Oh. he does whatever mama tells
MIN to."-Detroit News.
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Animal Facts

Sea otter, whose coat Is the finest
fur in the world, had been almost ex-
terminated in 1911 when the Pacific
powers signed n treaty prohibiting its
killing In twelve years It has come
back strong, but scientists say it needs
another twenty-five years to be as nj.
merous as back in old General GRANTS
days.
snake with hips was the find OF
the nature editor Of I'll Paso Post
while returning from Juarez ore
night. An agent of AL G. Barnes cir
Gus came down from Albuquerque pre-.
pared to offer $1,000 for the freak.
Then an unk!nd X-ray disclosed that
his snakeship SIMPLY had swaaowe,. a
horned toad.
The California tarantula killer ia
large wasp-ljke fellow with the wasps
power TO paralyze with it's sting. He
can fly, jump, or run like streak OF
CREASED lightning Il is hide OF be.
come fresh meat with old tarantuln
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-31
Editors Mail

The editor is willing to print views
Of Times readers on int -esting sub
iects Make your comment brief.
Sign yoJr name as an evidence of
good faith Il will not be printed
II you object.
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A Thought

Wrath killeth the foolish man, and
envy slayeth the silly one.-Job 81
N AID temper is lbs own scourge.
r Few things areN bitterer than
~ to feel bitter A mans venom
poisons himself more than his VIC
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COTTON crop worth 81 4OOOOO,OOO ought to be
Encouraging to the onery boil weevi.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-12-31

1T MAY BE that Coue s visit this time is due
day. in every way grown easier and easier
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'YOU can't sit still and pay dividends" says one
of industry. That will be news to the hen
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13
To Stop a Cough Quick

te' HAYES HEALING HONEYt a
corsI medicine which stops the cough by
heal & the inhamed and irritated tissues
A TX of GROVES .0-PEN-TRATE
SALyh for Chest Colds. Head Colds and
CrouL > enclosed with every bottle Of
HAYF- HEALING HONEY. The salve
should ubbed on the chest and throat
Of childra uffering from Cold or Group
IT, nerl effect Of Hayes Healing Honey in
side th .hrCi Ombined with the healing effect Of
G'w'c n !CI. rate Salve through the pores OF
he III s0nr s couth.
5oth medic re packed in one carton and the
sost II ,he - ibha t,..atment Is Sc.
,lusl as .. duegist for HAYES
EEAL'NG HON Y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13
Executors Sale

Notice is hereby given that in ac
cOrdance with the direction contained
in the last will and testament of vii
liam Anderson, deceased, the under
signed, as executor thereof, will OF
OCTOBER 9th, 1923
between the hours prescribed for ju
dicial sales, offer for sale at publ,
outcry, to the highest and best bidder
at the south front door of the court
house. Pocahontas, Arkansas, the vii
liam Anderson farm, described as the
$ 1-2 sw IA Sec. 13, and the NV l.
ne IA. the 1-2 NV IA and n 1-2 sv
IA Sec "a, all in Township 10, n. II
l East, $50 acres.
Said land win be first offered in
four separate tracts as follows: /
All of the 1-2 sw IA ton right bank
of Fourche river) of Sec. 10, and al
of the ne IA of the NV IA of Sec. "a
lying north of the county road lead
ing TO wagon bridge, and lying on the
right bank of Fourche river, in Twp
10. n. II. / East; (2) All of the
1-2 of the sw IA of See. 13, on left
bank of Fourche river and the
NV IA ne Ia of Sec "a. all in Town
ship 10, n. X. 1 East; (3) All of the
e 1-2 NV IA Sec. "a, lying on left
bank of Fourche river, i'm Township
10, n. II. 1 East; and (4) all of the
n 1-2 sw IA Of Sec. "A, Township 10.
n. X. l East. -
After the said land has been so Of
fered for sale in separate tracts, the
entire farm will then be offered for
sale as Il whole in one body. If any one
should bid more for the entire farm
than the aggregate amount of the sep
arate bids
TERMS OF SALE: Sale VIII be
made on credit, purchaser being
required to pay one-third of the pur-
chase price on day Of sale. one-third
in one year and one-third in two
years after date of sale, purchasers
being required TO execute notes with
good security to be approved by the
Executor, such notes TO bear interest
from date of sale until paid at the
rate Of s per cent per amnum, interest
payable annually and lien will he
retained on the land sold for the pur-
chase price and interest thereon.
Deeds will not be made until the whole
Of the purchase price and interest
shall have been paid.
This July 2, 1923.
T.. Dalton.
Executor of the Last win of william
Anderson, deceased.
SchOonover & Jackson,
Attorneys for Executor. 47-l4t
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13

There is nothing in the whole list
Of fesh-healing remedies that can ap-
prOach Liquid Borozone in the rapid.
ity with which 1t heals cuts, wounds,
sores, burns or scalds. 1t is a mar
velous discovery. Price 30c, 60c and
$1.20. Sold by Palace Drug Store.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13
fiabituaI Constipation Cured
in II to Fl Days

-LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. II relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to 2l days
20 induce regular action. Il Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant TO Take. 6Oc
PER bottle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13
MAYNARD BAPTIST
ACADEMY

Co-Educational, Christian,
Ideal Location.
Accredited High School.
Our Graduates receive State
Certificates; good anywhere in
Arkansas.
Twenty-third session opens
August 21, 1928.
Write for Catalog.
c. M. MYRICK, Principal
Maynard, Arkansas.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13

only a nurse we had no time to get doctor
because wasn't very siek-only about ten or
fifteen minutes" Use Mothers Friend as cur
mothers and grandmothers did. Don't wait, start
today and meanwhile write TO Bradheld Regu-
lator Co., BA 46, Atlanta, Ca, for free illus
trated book containing information every &,
pectant mother should have. Mothers tFieno
y sold By al drug stores-everywhere'
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13

suffering than you have
perhaps imagined. An
eminent physician, expert
in this science, has shown
the way. Il was he who
first produced the great
remedy. Mothers Friend. "
Mrs. c. ]. Hartman, Seran-
ton, Pa, says:
with my first two chill
dren / had a doctor and a
nurse and then they had TO
use instruments. but with
my last two children ! used
Mother's Friend and had
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-07-13
Childbirth
Here is a wonderful message to all
expectant mothersl

When the Little One arrives, you
ran have that moment more free from
The Democrat-herald., 1923-07-06
Childhood's Lessons

By ]. M. Hutches
How we love our Sabbath Lesson,
How it brings back memoir es,
Takes W back to our dear child
bood.
A we sat on mothers knee.
We can here her softly saying
How she hoped we'd be . man,
That would always live . chris
tian,
With Gods help we know you
can.
But we've wandered far from
Jesus.
In this world of care and
strife,
Wandered far from mothers
teachings.
Thinking only of this life.
But we're coming back. dear
Savior,
And we'll pray to thee each
day,
That we'll not forget the lessons
That we learned on mothers
knee.
How she worshiped that dear
Savior.
That she told US of each day,
She would talk to Him each sv-
ening
BY my bedside on her knees.
How her loving voice would thrill
US,
On her fece q holy light
Would appear while she was
praying.
To our God that reigns on high.
There's a message every SABBATH
That we get through brother
Jim,
it's message straight from Je-
sus,
Telling us beware of sin.
Let US help him tight the devil.
Standing always for the right.
If we're courageous and faithful
God will help US win the fight.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-07-06
M. E. Church
W. f. Callahan. Pastor

W. 4. Callahan. Pastor
Special attention is called to
the Junior League which will
meet at the parsonage at 900 on
Thursday mornings. This or
ganization ia for the little folks,
twelve and under. Two hours
win be spent in study, play and
song.
Sunday, July 8
1000 q. m. Sunday school
HOO q. In. Morning Worship
, GAS p. n. intermediate League
I7:45 p. m. Evening Worship
Prayer meeting Wednesday, {
|p. m. Junior League Thursday,
9 a. m.
ALI services commence ON
TINE and close ON TINE. No
preaching service will last over
an hour.
The Democrat-herald., 1923-07-06
Hopewell
A Few Suggestions

HOpeWeu
Crops are flourishing.
Harvest will be late here this
season.
Will L,Rue Is working in town
It Demey's.
The Simr sons had ice cream
Sunday and had Z few in.
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig gave
party Saturday exening to q
few of the neighbors. All re-
port a lovely time.
Mrs. E w. Simpsons sister Is
here from Kansas spending a
few days with her.
Dec LsRue is raising himself a
herd of sorrel horses that he eau
we'll be proud of.
John Strube is spending the
week with his brother Ben at
Flues.
Some are planning on going
to Spring field. some to Carrizo
and others to Elder to cele-
brate.
Several from here attended
the Sun day tchool convention
at Prairie Queen Sunday and
report ; well spent day as the
program was extra good.
The Lunty, Dyer. Thompson,
Taylor and J C. LaRue families
and Lewis Q1ick and Alpha
Neville spent Satur day evening
at the Rcckhill home and en-
j,yed ice cream with them.
Franklin Dillon and wife and
Ben Dillon from Florencs spent
a couple days recently with old
friends here.