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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
MELLON is
AGAINST ANY
BONUS PLAN
Quietly Resumes Campaign
to Prevent Additional
Burdens on Treasury,
BY JOHN CARSON


Er7 ASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Secre-
.IWl tary of the Treasury Mellon
has resumed quietly, his anti
soldier bonus campaign.
Convinced everything points to
passage of the bonus legislation at
the forthcoming session of Congress,
Mellon has not relented in his oppo-
sition to the bill nor retreated from
his contention the Government is
financially unable to stand additional
burdens.
Mellon is doing what he can to edu-
cate the country to the menace of in
creased taxation. He feels if the con-
sumers could understand how taxes
eat into the pay envelope each week
and how prices have been increased
for almost everything manufactured
by taxation, the one cry Of the coun-
try would be against additional taxes.
1t is along this line Mellon and his
friends in the Cabinet are operating.
They are stressing the tax problem
constantly. Their cry is for tax re-
duction and against every increased
expenditure. And Melons recon-
mendations to the next Congress will
be for tax reductions and more tax
reductions.
On the other hand, Mellon recog-
nizes the effort is almost hopeless of
success. These are the factors in the
situation which are almost convinc-
ing a bonus bill viii be approved:
The next Congress win be more IA
vorably disposed toward the bonus
than was the last, and the last Con
gress had n majority in both houses
for the legislation.
With an election in November of
next year, politicians in both parties
viii play to the soldier vote" and
pass the bill as a political measure.
Politicians will contend also-if the
expected business let-down occurs
next year-a grant Of a cash bonus
will stimulate bushes again. This
argument will be especially strong
with the Republicans who would suf-
fer most. politically, from a business
depression.
And. finally. It IS now insisted
President Coolidge is committed to n
bonus bill because he. as Governor
Of Massachusetts. signed the first
State soldier bonus legislation
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
TRUTH ISN'T IN A DOLLAR

m ROUBLE is brewing in the Philippines among the Moros
according to the cables
The cause told that the Moros object being
erned by the Filipinos.
who have large financial interests in the Philip
using the occasion proof that the islanders
yet ready for self government.
Nonsensel
There 1o35o75o people in the Philippine Islands Only
999 of these Christians and of this small minority
than 100000 are Moros
The Moros the Fipinos the American Indians
used to be to
Not longer ago than the seventies the naked and painted
tribes Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse surrounded
trepid very
That bloody opposition white domination precious
hundredth anniversary of independence
prove our incapacty for self-government
No is fool enough pretend it did Then
why use such a fool argument against the Fiipnos9
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
CAMPAIGN TO SAVE EYESIGHT

OLICE order that slnghots must in Indianapolis be-
accident affecting the eyesigh Of 8yearo
boy may gumbng lads who infringe
their personal liberty but edct that should be
enforced.
The boy wounded by playmate. During August the
National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness abuated
279 serious eye accidents. Among
Explosion of pipe into which cartridge had found its
tobacco from the fin of fish eye-shade
catching fire peck from pet rooster ab from the horn of
The national committee is making nationwide of
accidents The purpose determine what principal
accidental injuries the eyesnure which add
ing thousands the blind population yearand the
eliminating those
Of the mishaps reported during August 247 destroyed
seriously injured the sight of and boys Only 81 affected
and girls
boy take your sngsho and destroy it before police
man finds it,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
A GREAT BATTLE RECALLED

EWS item in The Times tells of five survivors of the Twelfth
LIN Indiana Infantry fighting of the Civil War; holding
reception at Logansport 1t their hirtyffth reunion
There quite number of old soldiers Indiana who
call that the battle of Antietam fought Sept 1917 in 1862
great conflict Like battle of Marine deci
sive of a mighty issue.
The years have flown the blue hosts the Union Army
of Potomac numbering 900 under Gen. George Nc
Can the grayclad legons of Lee More than 900 Fed
erals and approximately Souherners died Antetam
field
gave up the fight abandoned his Maryland campaign
and proved his hopes of victory for the Confederacy
The who fought in that battle and others of the Civil
War few in numbers They and the gallant who
aligned against them gave their country young who
accomplished Americas glory the battle fields of Europe
defense of civilization.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Heard in the Smoking Room

m HEY were gathered In the
| | smoker, and the fellow with
IL the pipe that could speak for
itself spoke up.
Say, did you ever hear the story
of Pat and Mike and McDougal, the
two Irishmen and the Scotchman?
mo? Well, one day they were all
talking about what they wanted done
after they died, and Pat spoke up and
said he wanted all his friends to put
money in his casket instead of flowers
on 1t. OF course Mike and the
Scotchman wanted to know why, and
Pat answered that, after all, one
might need railroad fare to heaven,
and he didn't want to be left behind
on account of not having It,
Well, said the Scotchman, sup
posing when one of us dies, the other
two put $500 in the casket, and then
he will have 81 200 for fare
Fair enough, they all agreed.
well. about a year later, Mike
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

died. and Pat and the Scotchman were
both at the funeral. McDougal.
carrying a bag Of gold which he de-
posted in the coffin as he passed 1t.
Pat came along behind McDougaI and
took out the bag of gold and put in a
small piece of paper.
Whaddye mean, taking my gold
from poor Mike, Pat, We sinner asked
the Scotchman.
Go an look fer yerself,' said Pat.
I left him a check for 81 900 an took
this for the change, He can cash it
If he needs it,"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

What viii keep mosquitoes away
from one at night2
The following mixture:
OIL Of citronella. / OF
Spirits OF camphor, l or
Oil Of cedar. u OF.
Ordinarily a few drops OF this mix,
ture on a towel hung at the head of
the bed Will keep mosquitoes away.
but where these insects are very
abundant. a few drops rubbed on the
face and hands will be helpful Even
this mixture loses its efficacy at the
close of a long night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Family Fun
Nobody Else Wanted 1t

Now, John" said his mother, IF
any one asked you what part Of the
chicken you want what would you
say?"
Il don't know"
You must say you want the piece
that no one else wants"
SO John always remembered that,
ard one night John was asked out
for dinner, uni as the host had fried
chicken he asked John which piece
of the chicken he would take
II will take some Of the feathers. -
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

Who is the author OF III
man write a better book. preach
a better sermon or make n better
mouse trap than his neighbor,
tho he build his house in the
woods, the world will make O
beaten path to his door''P
Mrs. Sarah s. 3. Yule credits the
quotation to Emerson in her Dor
rowings" 1850, asserting that she
copied this in her handbook from a
lecture delivered by Emerson. The
mouse trap" quotation was the occa.
sion Of a long controversy, owing to
Ebert Hubbard's claim to its author.
ship. Hubbard's claim has been sus
tanned by at least one authority.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

How may metal tools be
narked7
Warm them slightly and rub the
steel with wax or hard tallow until a
film gathers. Then scratch the let
tiers on the wax, cutting through to
the steel A little nitric acid poured
on the writing Will quickly eat out the
letters. Wash of the acid and re-
move the wax with a hot rag and
the letters viii be securely etched
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Q U e S T I o N S
ASk-The Times
A N s w f r s

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton of fact or information by writing
TO the indianapolis Times Washington
ton, D. G.. inclosing cents in stamps
Medical legal, love and marriage ad-
vice cannot be given. nor can extended
research be undertaken, or papers,
speeches. etc. be prepared. Unsigned
letters cannot be answered. but all let
tiers are confidential. and receive per-
sonal replies.-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Mother VIII Find Out

so you've been sent home from
school for fightin'! What will your
mother say7"
"Oh. nothin'. She'll just hurry over
to your house to see II your kids
still nvinT'-Judge
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Why Pa Still Is

'I wonder If there ever was such
a person as the Foolkiller?"
Don't ask such nonsensica1 ques-
tons, How do you suppose I known
"Of course, dear, know you never
met him. Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

How is spinach complexion To-
ton made?
Wash the spinach thoroughly, boil
two heapinE handfuls OF II in two
quarts os water, filter we'll and add
fifteen grains each Of pow Tered alum.
pulver1zed camphor and powdered DO.
rax. Use twice a day. always shaking
the bottle well before using. This
ic said to be very useful in whiten-
ing the skin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

How may rust be removed from
nickel-plated articles2
Cover the stains with oil or grease
for few days, and then remove the
rust by rubbing with little ammonia.
II this does not remove the rust, try
very dilute hydrochloric acid. When
dry, polish with trtpoli or whiting.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

Detroit. so wondrously blest among
oities," says the News. Uh-hul Pri-
vate stills in the cellar and Canada
only a mile away. Blest? Sicl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

Was an attempt made to as
sassinate Andrew Jackson
Yes he was shot at in the Capitol
at Washington. Jan. 20, 1898, by a
house painter named Richard Law
renee, but the pistol missed fire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
A Thought

We are troubled on every side. yet
not distressed; we are perplexed, but
not in despair; prosecuted, but not for
saken; cast down, but not destroyed.
III Cor. 4: 8. 8.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

Which Of the South American
countries is the most illiterate?
Guatemala, the percentage of filter
acy being 92.7, with Brazil coming
second with a percentage of 85.2.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
One of the Three Hundred

Mercy: l was so shocked when
heard you'd sued for divorce. 1 always
thought PILLS battin' average with
you was way over three hundred.
Fannette: He's been out so much
Of late, he amt made a homerun in
month; and the last time he comes,
he assists me to putout. 1 may be
maxim an error; but no more sacrific-
In for me-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
Where Ma Got Mad

THE new nurse IS very scientific.
She never let's any one kiss the baby
while she is around"
"Who would?"
And the next day the nurse left
Princeton Tiger.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

INT o afflction nor temptation, no
i'm guilt nor power OF sin, no
IL wounded spirit nor terrified
conscience should induce us to de-
spair Of help and comfort from God.
IT. Scott.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21
HOOSier Puns
Pawnee Point Personals
BY w. NJ. Fl.


Jonathan Honson is in love agar
and is taking a correspondence course
in sighcoanalysis.
Master Philip Parsnips is expecting
pups at his house.
Mile Millicent is still wearine
bobbed skirts
Martha Moreplot has averaged q
scenario a day for the past month
Miss Moreplot is one Of the best
customers Of the postoffice.
Yes, We Have No Furnace Fire
Her eyes were blue.
Her fingers too;
Her lips pressed tight
A shiv'ring sight:
10000! I'm froze,
From head { toes!'
Then sleepy he,
To Sweet Marie:
There amt no doubt
TIL darned things out"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

Were two Presidents and one
Presidents wife descended from
Pocahontas?
Yes, William Henry Harrison, Ben
iamln Harrison and Mrs. Woodrow
Wilson are oil descendants of Poca.
hontas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

What two Presidents dropped
their first names and used the
second7
Grover Cleveland was christened
Stephen Grover and Woodrow Wilson.
Thomas Woodrow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

III ASHINGTON, Sept. 21.--Secre-
.IWl tary of the Treasury Mellon
has resumed quietly, his anti
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-09-21

- COOPERATION is a plan BY
Ii which people combine to de
things for themselves, instead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
FAIRFIELD

Many plans arc being made for the
tournament to be held between the
Watcrvillc and Fairfield Masonic
clubs. This is to be played one night
week for the next five weeks, the
first to he held next Thursday evening
at the Fairfield club. Cribbage. sixty
three. auction bridge, whist, pinochle,
pitch, will be played. The committees
in charge arc: w. +. McClintock. gen.
cral chairman; card committee. c. c.
Piper, DR.. +. A. Knowlton. Cornell
Lawry: billiards and pool. H. r. Var
nay. w. A. Archer. Stephen Wing.
Amos L. Nelson returned Saturday
from a few days stay in Portland
Charles Kicker has returned from
Pittsfield, where he was called by the
death of his brother.
Mrs. +. l.. Tozicr will entertain the
Past and Present Club at her home this
afternoon.
Miss Nettie Lewis of Augusta is
passing a few days with her sister.
Miss Leta Lewis. who is ill at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Nelson.
Mrs. Ethel Miller. who has been in
town for several days on business, has
returned to New York City.
The returns have been received of
the marriage Of Freeman II. Elkins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
Gay Life Of Old Turkey

My childhood and girlhood knew no
other ruler than Abdul Hamid. and if
my young ears often caught the dis
tant rumbling of a crash, it was like
the sound of far thunder with the
lightning striking elsewhere. We
Christians heard those vague mutter-
ings. but others saw the picturesque
ness of the swift little caiques split
ting the waters of the Bosporus, the
caiquejees in their garments of start
ling cOlors and shapes, the streets
filled with carriages drawn by sleek,
fat horses. the uniforms. the gay
crowds beneath the bright skies. If
Abdul Hamid refused us progress,
never did he lose an opportunity to
give us SplendOr. One of the dazzling
rccollectionS of my childhood was the
adOrnmcnt of the city for the Sui
tan's birthday and for the days of
Ramazan and the feast of Bairam.
Oh. the enchantment of those streets
filled with people in their holiday at
tire. with beribhoned baskets full of
presents being tremendously carried
from the palaces to the big koniaks,
while music and soldiers and pomp
were everywhere! And then at night.
the houses, the gardens. the boats
and the mosque We're all illuminated
oil lamps of various colors. forming
WORDS praisinS the Sultan-and lying
in the praise.
In those years of plenty the Turks
spread themselves in large. roomy
houses and We're waited upon by an
army of slaves. and if polygamy was
on the wane, there were still many
Turks who had more than one wife
If any of Us were fortunate enough
to have friends among the Moslem
women and were invited to the house
of true believer we were expected
to stay several days at the very least.
At the appointed time a slave ap-
pearcd with carriage and we and
our belongings We're taken by land
or by land and by sca-to our desti-
nation. When our Journey was end
ed we were transported into a life
that. since we were not subjected Ito
it's limitations, captivated the imagi-
nation and intoxicated the intellect
From The Unveiled Women of SIAM
boul. by Demetra Vaka. in Asia
Magazine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
Great Singers Were Miners

a foreign dispatch calls attention
10 a wonderful phenomenon which
has been manifesting itself in the
coal fields OF Belgium and in other
mining districts. From the ranks of
the miners, the underground. mole
Ike workers. there has come a series
or great singers. not just one or two.
but number. The great Dufresne.
Rouilllez. AnSseau of the Opera
Comique of Paris, Dcscamps. a ia
nous Faust, and many others were
All miners. OF course we all know
OF the unusual rise to fame of the
rolllcklnG Harry Lauder, whose If
repressible lifting mirth had its ORR
GIN in a. Scotch mine. But these
conspicuous examples are not all 1t
is reported that in the coal mines of
Liege the men have the habit of sing
ing aS they work. and often with
magnificent effect.
Press agents for the great singers
have been fond of telling how they
learned their art from the birds 1t
Is their faNorite story. But these
miners have so much inspiration AS
lar away as possible from the blue
Sky, the free air. the music of the
birds and the leaves and the winds
and the sea. they still dream of and
produce music. 1t seems paradoxical.
Hut the human soul has it's own
music, as well as the winds and birds
and other phenomena of nature
Possibly, it IS all the easier for this
human harmony to escape in express
sion when it is uninterrupted by
music from without.-Ohio State
Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
NEWS BRIEFS

Houston. Tex, Feb 4.-Tbe most
severe weather is being experienced
by South Texas tonight, according
to reports at eight o'clot X. 1t is
showing in the Rio Grande Valley
tonight for the first time in 20
years. The temperature at McAllen
is now 80 degrees and dropping. The
entire coastal country is experience
ing freezing weather.
Atlantic City. \. j., Feb. 4.-Dr.
Coles Brick, noted stomach special
list, died at his home in Ncn'nor, to-
night. after a years illness from can
Ger contracted in his experiments.
Toxic. Feb 4-(By A. PD- General
Tamemoto Kuroki, one of tie famous
warriors of Japan, died today of
pneumonia. He was IS years old.
Peru. Ind. Feb. flames Omer
Cole. "a years old, milliona:.e brewer
and coal mine operator. died at his
home here last night after q brief
illness.
Norfolk. Conn. Feb. 4-The Rev.
William Foster Stearns. former rec
tor of Christ Congregational Church
for IS years and director of the Mis-
sionary Society of Connecticut, for q
quarter of century, died at his home
iltIt ioiiN s'it Vel Dlitl HIKES. wi
Stearns was the son of the late r. Fl.
Stcarns of Boston. He was gradual
cd from Amherst in 1882.
Cambridge. Mass, Feb. 4-Harvard
and Yale have accepted the invita-
ton of Oxford and Cambridge to an
international Intercollegiate track
meet to be held in England in July, it
was announced today.
Kingston, Jamaica. Feb. 4.-The
british warship Curlew left port
suddenly last night. owing to re-
port Of n riot in one of the neigh
boring West Indian colonies.
New York. Feb. with the
booming of guns and dipping OF
pennants. the dreadnaught Mary
land was pulled from her navy yard
pier by a squadron Of tugs today
and showed into midstream to begin
her voyage to Balboa. Panama. and
back to Guantanamo. Cuba. for the
winter manoeuvres Of the joint At
lantic and Pacific fleets.
Baltimore. Md. Feb. 4.-That the
United States should maintain d
hands off, policy in European af-
fairs until European nations have
CLEANED house" WAS the preScrip-
ton of United States Senator elect
Simeon u. FCss. of Ohio. who spoke
here today. He declared that Amer
lea should not take part in the Ruhr
valley situation unless invited to do
SO by the nations involved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05

A healthy city wide optimism re-
moves the mental hazards from bust
ness. \ keen realization on the part
of business men that real estate de-
velopment must precede city growth:
that rcal-estate investment is safe
and profitable; that the surcst way
to annex the stranger permanently
to your population is to sell him a
home or an investment In real
estate. all help the home. Bankers
should cooperate with the business
interests. and especially the real
estate men. in diverting all avail
able idle capital into enterprises
that would build up and develop the
city instead of permitting this money
to he loaned to large foreign in
dustries. and thereby be used to add
prosperity to some other city at the
expense of their own.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
COLBY COLLEGE
FRAT BASKETBALL
AT COLBY THIS WEEK

Tho intcr-fraternity league will
continue its schedule after a weeks
lay off due to examinations. The
games 50 far have just been prelim-
'inarics so to speak but now that all
tho teams .havc played and the strong
teams stand out against the weaker
ones keen competition is being mani
tested
Tomorrow will see the Zcta Psi
clashin- with the Alpha Tas Omcgas
in what should be ono of the best
games of the year with the latter
team a bit the faNOritc. The ZctaS
have not lost a game as vet while
the A. Il. @. have dropped one but
considering the fact that the \. r. O..
team has played the strong Phi Delta
Theta five it does not lessen their
rank in this contest.
The second game Of the afternoon
will he between tho Lamda chi Al
rha fraternitios. This will like wise
he an interesting game to watch as
both tcans are very evenly matched.
The Alphas are picked 10 win 10y a
slight margin.
on WcGncSdv the Delta Epsilon
fraternity Will meet the much weaker
G mbination namely tn" Delta Kappa
Epsilon quintet with the former pick
Cd To win. ON the same afternoon tho
strong Phi Delta Theta team is pick
Z, to beat a -fratS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
Some Snake Story

At the Bruce Museum of Natural
History at Greenwich, Conn. there
is quite collection of snakes, somc
of which were captured during the
past summer upon country eXpedi-
tions OF patrons Of the institution.
One Of these contributions, a garter
snake, was viewed with unusual in
terest as it was suspected it was a
mother snake and that she was about
to make some interesting contribu-
lions to the museums collection.
This occurred on August Is, when 80
tiny snakes We're ushered into the
world. In five days the same sort OF
event occurred. when presided over
by the same snake SO snakelets were
added to the first brood. Five died:
but the others seem in fair way
to reach adult statehood. Toward
night the mother snake coils up her
body and is at once covered by her
offspring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-05
SLAVES in Bath Tub

One resident of an uptown apart
ment house has found a way to beat
the heat shortage which prevails in
many new structures. the Pittsburg
dispatch reports. 1t works only dur
ing the early morning shave.
Il used to freeze as | shaved after
my morning hot bath" explained this
genius, until / hit upon the idea of
shaving right in the tub.
The water forms a warm cloak.
and with the aid of n hand mirror
manage to shave myself as we'll as
if We're standing up in front of the
wall mirror and getting colder every
minute.
Il suppose l must look like nut
lollinS back in the tub and holding a
land mirror in one hand and a safe
ty razor in the other. but I'm a COM
Portable, warm nut, and no one sees
me ANYHOW"