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The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Science

great many articles are being
printed about Mendelism and the term
is becoming common. A few years
ago it was heard only in higher sci
entific circles, but even among scien-
lists there were not many who under
stood the details of the laws given to
the world by Able Mendel, who pub
nshed his discoveries about heredity
in 1865, but whose work remained un-
known until 1900
Some interesting experiments in
testing the Mendelian laws Of heredity
have been made with waltzing mice.
This race of mice has been raised by
the Japanese. The popularity of a
waltZing mouse is that it whirls round
and round as though trying to catch
its tail. If one Of these mice is crossed
with a normal mouse all the offspring
are normal If these offspring are
paired together one out Of every three
of their progeny are walters, the rest
normal. If one of these walters Is
offspring are walters. II the normal
progeny of a waltzer and normal
mouse are paired their offspring will
be 25 per cent walters and rs per
cent normal
The number of normal and abnor-
NAL offspring follows exactly what is
called the Mendelian ratio and is due
to characteristics that Mendelism calls
dominan5 and recessive.
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In Disguise
BY BERTON BRALEY
d all the circulars sent me,

l read all the circulars sent me,
The booklets and catalogues, too.
don't discomfort me
When plainly presented to view.
But all of my rage l unfetter
In cursing, with bile and with gall,
The letter that looks like q letter
But isn't letter at all
It's aspect is always effective,
With quite a luxurious touch,
1t gives you feeling prospective
OF dividends, bank-drafts and such.
Alas, it's an ad for a sweater,
Or Clothing for Winter and Fall, ''
This letter that looks like a letter
But isn't a letter at all.
I'm glad to peruse advertising
That's labeled so. perfectly plain.
But as to this tricky Disgusting
1t gives me a wearisome pain;
And | will be anyone's debtor
Who'll help to abolish this stall
The letter that looks like letter
But isn't a letter at all
Copyright, 1923. NEA Service, Inc. )
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
New Auto Law
70 the EDITOR Of The Timos


To the Editor Of The Ttnos
read the editorial Where AccA-
dents Occur"
It seems to me we need State law
with rigid restrictions as to who shall
own or operate vehicles.
The great trouble at present is there
are too many fools, hoodlums and iF-
responsible people on the streets and
country roads doing reckless, careless
driving. This class has no thought,
care nor consideration for the life,
limb or rights of other people.
Any Tom. Dick or Harry who can
make a small payment on some kind
Of an automobile and buy few gal
Ions of gasoline can go out and on
danger the life and limb of other
citizens without any questions being
asked as to his character, respond
bility or anything else about him OF
her
It is dreadful when you think Of
more than 1000 persons being injured
In Marion County.
VIII our State legislators let this
state Of affairs go on just so that
manufacturers may have sales for
few more cars?
1t seems to me that life and limb
is far more important than few ex-
ira dollars are in the pockets Of few
automobile manufacturers.
I am also opposed to the use Of
auto busses on the streets. Street cars
are good enough to ride in and aio
! =, 4
automobiles.
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Heard in the Smoking Room

0fN. lOWN in Yonkers, N. Y" said
I'D the literary cigaretter, they
IL tell a good story about the
late John F1ske, the author. John,
you know, was a hard-worker and his
powers of concentration We're terrific.
he didn't like to be disturbed while
engaged in his writing. One day he
went to his library, leaving orders
that he must not be interrupted ex-
cept in case of fire or other similar
calamity. An hour went by and then
came vehement knock on the IL
brary door. A bit peevish, John threw
open the portal to be confronted by
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
ENFORCING PROHIBITION

LTHOUGH Indianapolis is the 'dryes city in the country
~ the opinion of Bert Morgan prohibition
fcer for Indiana local judges have been criticised Police Chief
Herman F. RkhOf for blocking prohibition enforcement by
teehncaies finding fault with search and dismissng
law vOlators we know guilty"
These statements made conference of local public of
feials prohibition enforcement curiosity whats
what" s~5@@@
indianapolis is as dry Morgan says is why should
RkhOf hop on judges for blocking enforcement?'
As for search warrants Rkhof hardly judges
should abide with Supreme declaring
blanket search illegal.
Accusing judges of violation of the office by
missing law vOators we know guilty, is quite interesting
Cooperation will contribute toward law enforcement
than disputes.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
The Night
Nurse

Here comes the night nurse, and, gee. I'm
glad
For she's the best pal kid ever had
She's never cross and one of her smiles
Makes all the pain in the world worth while
Sometimes when the nights seem awful long
Then here she comes and NUNS that old
song,
It's three clock in the morning lad"
Gee-shs's the best pal Kid ever had
But saw her sit down by the window ono
night,
And tears stole away from her eyes so
bright
I Just couldn't help nut wonder why
Anyone so kind and good should cry.
Right then and there I resolved to pray.
Even though / didn't know what to say.
Please God take from her all that's sad.
For she's the best pal a kid ever had"
Mary Ball.
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his wife. What's the matter-hre?'
asked John.
:" No
death in the family?'
mo
What great calamity, them?
"well, the wife explained, John
Fiske, Jr., had called his aunt Nellie
a fool and his Aunt Jennie damn
fool Fiske meditated a moment or
more and then said, as he slammed the
door:
Quite correct. That is about the
distinction would make. =
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
SACRIFICE FOR A HERO
RIENDSIIIP never fails.

IL
Il To Serg WoodflI Hoosier named by Gen
era Pehng the outstanding World
War; this fact is emphasized by buddy his at Fit
Benjamin Harrison sacrificing his rank honor Woodf
he is retired.
1t signal tribute all Hoosers ma
tive singled for the distinguished by Pershng
And is in the spirit of pride buddy George
Sewe stationed at Fit Benjamin Harrison will give up
rank master sergeant.
Woodfll when he is retired the Army in which he
vaiantly served in France, deserves the highest honor
incidentally fOrgetulness of veterans sacrifices sorry
negligence Better homage to the living than
LET EVERY boy ambition to be President Think
of the twOfOO pies the President Thanksgiving day.
JUDGMENT could be obtained against ana-
ton OF affections but probably could not be collected
AN EASTERN paper says, Governor Pnchot has many
irons the fire. but they look like chesnuts distance
"wHAT IS HISTORY" asks an eastern paper Well it
looks like a long series of pink and red
EVERY INTEREST element is represented at Wash
ingOn except the people, Middle West paper That's
slam on Congress- we IL say.
THAT BALTIMORE telephone has just become the
father of quadrupes knows how annoying get the
wrong number
NOW that they Republican candidate for
the presidency President Coolidge South Da
kotanS just where he stands politically
JAPANS present requirements imported wheat are IT,
1000 bushels year. the Commerce Department reports
J. her tariff won't help get this business.
ONCE upon a time there was Civil War in the United
States Today Secretary Work the pension bureau
being reOrganized That be described xty years
progress
IN SCOTLAND the pointing to America as hor
ribe example The drys emphasize benefits America has
reaped from prohibition Throughout Britain the Amer
lean tariff being commended by the con-
demned by the Liberals seems to be all things to all
men,
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~ IG WindStorm did lot or dam
h age in Houma. La. Oh, that
IL reminds us, Congress is in
session.
Presidential aspirants are worry
ing over a dark horse appearing and
giving them the horse laugh
Better a dark horse before a nom
ination than a white elephant later.
Here's exciting radio news. Dish
pans are being used for antenn&e.
Now more girls will see them.
Sometimes our radio sounds as IL
dishpans were being broadcast.
A man captured in Mckenzie,
Tenn, had s9,100, but was not on
his way to buy ton of coal.
Imagine the surprise in Cincinnati
when an explosion turned out to be
bomb instead of a still.
A million dollars may be spent
fighting New Jersey mosquitoes,
which is less than a penny each.
New York man ate fifty-three hot
hogs. This is dangerous. He will
be barking and chasing cats next.
Terrible news from London Doc
tor has serum to make men tire
less. These serums make us tired.
What II your boss hears about
the new serum to make men tire
less?
Experts say Yes, We Have No
Bananas" is made of old tunes.
Well, now they are old twice.
The most fascinating thing about
popular songs is trying to guess
where the music was stolen.
A bottle cork plant burned in
Bayonne, N. j., possibly while rush
ing out the Christmas demand.
The college girls are forming red
head clubs. but you never will hear
of a shiny-nose club.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Indiana
Sunshine

When Ellis Dishong played Romeo
to his daughter, the little play had an
unhappy ending. He placed a ladder
to window in the upper story OF his
wife's house at Ossian, Wells County.
where Fay was being held a prisoner.
rescued the girl and fed with her to
Battle Creek, Mich.
Two days later he bought the girl
railroad ticket and sent her back,
saying she had become stubborn and
refused to go to school.
AS part OF the observance of Dairy
week a novel contest was held at Ell
wood. A prize was awarded for the
fastest mixer. Only rule for entering
the event was that each prospective
dairymaId bring his own cow
When thieves looted the office of a
filing station at Ft. Wayne they
were unable to open the safe, so they
loaded 1t into a truck and hauled it
away. The strong box weighed more
than half a ton and contained $31 in
cash.
"A bad beginning makes a happy
ending" is probably the motto of a
certain Shelbyville bridegroom He
gave the county clerk a worthless
check for his marriage license and
then played the same trick On the
squire for performing the ceremony.
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a long, tedious journey eastward.
At Vladivostock the American Red
Cross sent her to America with 500
refugee Russian children.
In all this time she was able TO
learn enough English to qualify her
as teacher Of Russian immigrants
here.
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w h a t America
means.
She started as
a war nurse for
Kossack tr op 8
In Persia. Then
back to Moscow
in a hospital
where she was
rationed d o W n
to a q r t o T
pound Of bread
a day. The Eng
lish took her
after the armi-
stice and sent
her to NladiVos-
tOk - a narrow
lnR nXnprlnnce of
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

BY GENE ALLEMAN
i'd ia tai CLERK s :. ~,
communists or bolshevik's remark
against the Government.
For a postal clerk is a part of the
largest standing army" Uncle Sam
has today. The total strength is
more than $40, 900. Commanded"
too, by an Indianapolis man, former
Senator Harry S. New.
But it was only the we'll meant
advice Of a postal clerk himself in
speaking to a Times reporter.
Living on 81 400 to $1,000 a year
is no joke" he said earnestly. And
the tragic part of it is that the $1.8O0
IS an airtight maximum as long as
you're in the service.
That's one reason why he made
the "bolshevik" remark and the main
reason why he is asking Congress
today for at least living wage and
a Saving wage" If Uncle Sam will
grant it.
More Graphic Reasons
But here are more graphic and re-
alisuc reasons, it seems, why pos
tai employe should feel that way.
Take a trip with The Times into
some Indianapolis homes for few
minutes.
Mrs , East Side-She was
married only short time to her hus-
band, a postoffice CLERK, when he be
came Ill. She gave girth to child
Three days later her husband died. No
Insurance. Debt. The Women's Aux
Hilary No. 19O, National Federation of
Postotiice Clerks, raised a fund with
which to buy clothes for her baby
and for the young mother
Mr. P, Bellefontaine St.
Stricken with locomotor ataxia Fra
ternal order aided him. Lacked nee
essary years for pension. No sick
funds. On $1,000 year couldn't save
money for rainy day.
Mrs F.. f. Washington St
Does plain sewing at hoane TO help
augment her husbands Government
wage Two children.
Can't Pay Doctor
Mrs. B. Northwest Part Of
C1ty-Takes care of baby of school
teacher while the latter works. Her
own child is H. Husbands small
wage don't pay for doctor bills
Mother also does plain sewing at
home.
And these are only a few cases.
Frederic ID AyreS, L. 6. .Ayres De
partment Store, sent four letters to
Washington recently when he found
that several married women employed
In his store were forced by pocket
book necessity to work because their
husbands were employed in Govern
ment service
Everybody must work in a postal
employees family" seems to be the de-
cree Of the postoflce department.
Many letters asking Congress to aid
the mailman have been received by
The Times this week Several by In.
folks YOU may know will
be published Watch for them.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Family Fun
Not Worth 1t

A small boy strolled into an Arizona
drugstore and said, Gimme nickeps
worth Of assafetity." The proprietor
wrapped it up and passed it over.
Charge it., sal dthe boy.
What name?" inquired the drug
gist
"Hunnygunkle, was the answer.
Take it for nothin', retorted this
languid chemist Il wouldn't write
asafoetida' and Hunnygunkle' both
for no nickel. Everybody
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
Q U f s T o N 8
ASk-The Times
A N S W E r 8

You can get an answer TO any ques-
ton OF fact or Information by writing
TO the indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave- Wash
ington. D. c.. inclosing 2 cents in
stamps for reply. Medical, legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions will receive per-
sonal reply Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are confden-
ual al-Editor
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
A Thought

Woe unto him that giveth his neigh
bor drink, that puttest thy bottle to
him. and maketh him drunken
Hab 2:15.
F thou wisheth to get rid Of
1 thy evil propensities, thou must
- keep far from evil companions.
Seneca.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
The Dumb Waiter

my bride is rather disappointed
about housekeeping"
whats the trouble?"
"She can't get maid who will
curtsey as they do in the musical
comedies she goes to see. Boston
Transcript.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

"The idea Of your working steady
eight hours a day! 1 would not think
of such thing.
Neither would l. 1t was the boss
that thought of it.'-Town Topics
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
- UNUSUAL PEOPLE -
AmericaniZeS
Own People
~ va Serrice

- Nd NeTrlce
- LEVELAND. Dec S-Nina
Pavlovsky has come most OF
- the way around the world
rom Russia to teach her people here
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The editor u willing to print views
of Times readers on Interesting SUBJ
Jects. Mako your comment brief,
Sign your name az an evidence OF
good faith. It will not be printed
II you object
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
What is Boyle's Law?

What Is Boyle's Law?
The law In physics that at any
given temperature the volume OF
given mass of gas varies inversely As
the pressure which it bears. 1t was
discovered by Robert Boyle, and pub
nshed by him about 1862.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
P. O. CLERKS
ASK BIGGER
PAY CHECK
Families Tell of Struggles to
Make Ends Meet on
Salary.

This is the fifth of a series of articles re-
vealing working and home conditions Of
1.13S Indianapolis postal employees. re-
classification wage bill increasing their
salaries is now before Congress.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
One On Auntie

Mother, isn't Auntie just like a
bulldog?"
Hush! Hushi Don't talk so loudI'
why? Would the bulldog be mad2'
-Kasper (Stookholm)
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Is it necessary for Quakers to
get marriage licenses in Indiana?
According to the revised statutes Of
Indiana, 1914. Quakers were speci-
fcally exempted from the law requir
ing marriage licenses.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
How many stars can be seen?

How many stars can be seen?
With the naked eye about five thou
sand stars can be seen; the number Of
stars visible through a powerful tele-
scope is in excess Of fifty million.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Republican. Lawyer Born Fair
field, ILL.,. June 20, 1865. Admitted
to bar 1889. Practiced in Boise,
Ida, since 1891. Elected United
States Senator from Idaho for
terms 19O7-13, 1913-19 and 1919-25.
Member Republican National Com
mittee 190S-12. Residence, Boise,
Idaho.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Does frost tighten wire fences?
Yes. steel wire contracts in cold
weather and expands in hot weather.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Is there any city in the United
States that IS not in any county
and why?
St. Louis, Mo, is not ip any county
because the State Legislature has not
created a county there.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Who is the prime minister Of
Poland?
Vincent Witos.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

w lAO - AAAb BAAilA0 ilA4lA4SbHL VI
Poland?
Vincent Witos.
Can an ordinary fashlight be
recharged2
No When the current is burned
out Of a dry cell battery. such as is
used in a searchlight there is no way
TO recharge it,
What is the origin of the word
hootch?
It is supposed 20 be derived from
the Alaskian-Indian word "hoochino.
the name of a very strong native
drink.
When did Hannibal cross the
Alps? Did he conquer Rome?
In the year 218 B. c. The City of
Rome was not taken or even besieged
by Hannibal, though he held a great
part OF Italy and ravaged the country.
Did Ethiopia ever rule the
world?
No but toward the Eighth Century.
b. c., Egypt, the greatest civilization
of that time, fell under the sway of an
Ethiopian dynasty.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
MOM SIMS
4 = Says

Il IG windstorm did a lot of dam
81 age in Houma, La. Oh, that
. reminds us, Congress is in
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Presidential aspirants are worry
ing over dark horse appearing and
giving them the horse laugh.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

Sometimes our radio sounds as II
dishpans were being broadcast.
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

A man captured in Mckenzie,
Tenn. had $1,000, but was not on
his way to buy ton of coal
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08

BY GENE ALLEMAN
iGNl ONT let your son be pos
I'D tai clerk"
IL At first it sounds like a
The Indianapolis times., 1923-12-08
BROOKHART
GETS FACTS
ON RUSSIA
People Are Happy and Nation
Prosperous Under Soviet
Government.
Government.

By SENATOR S. w. BROOKHART
In the Locomotive Engineers Journal
~ WENT to Russia to get facts.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
BALTIMORE PLANS
TO END CONGESTION
Mayor Proposes Parking Ban and
Revision of Traffic
Regulations.

BALTIMORE, July 1.-two pro-
downtown were launched here this
week by acting Mayor Howard Bry-
ant. One would mean the banning of
parking privileges in the downtown
streets. The other involves the revi-
sion Of the traffic regulations by the
highways committee of the city coun-
Gil so as to eliminate existing abuses.
The first proposal is an outcome Of
the disclosures that the space in the
rear of the War Memorial provided
by the city for parking purposes has
been estimated to be adequate Tor
500 machines, but is not being made
use of by autoists to any extent
The city charges a fee of 10 cents
per machine for unlimited parking
during the day. This has been used by
less than a dozen motorists on an
average day, while surrounding
streets were lined on both sides with
automobiles.
'It Is apparent" said Mr.. Bryant,
that when they can get free park
ing space nearby motorists are not
willing to pay 10 cents for an all
day parking permit, with watchman
on the scene to look after the cars"
Mr.. Bryant said that he would con-
fer with Mayor Jackson upon the ad-
visibility of having Police Commits
sioner Gather put a ban on parking
along congeSted streets downtown,
with the purpose of forcing motorists
to use the space provided by the city
Mr.. Bryant said that when the city
council met again he would have the
committee on highways make a spe-
cial study of all traffic regulations
with the view of revising them so as
to aid the traffic situation One OF
Evening star., 1923-07-22
SAFETY ONLY LIMIT
TO FRENCH SPEEDER
Arrests Exceptional, Says European
Representative of Yellow
Cab Company.

CHICAGO, July 21.-Safety is the
only limit to automobile speed in
France. 1t may be seven miles or
seventy. Although there is a law
setting the maximum road speed at
twenty miles an hour, it is not en-
forced, the rule in almost general
application being that the motorist is
within the limit if he operates with
safety.
Capt. Marcel de Jarney, European
representative of the Yellow Cab
Manufacturing Company, brought
word of this condition to President
John Hertz Of the company on his
arrival in this country recently.
Capt. de Jarney was told by Mr.
Hertz of the recent decision Of Com
mon Pleas Judge T.. p. Middleton of
the Champaign county (Ohio) courts,
that with a clear road, wide road
bed and automobile in good me-
chanical condition, a motorist may
drive practically as fast as the power
Of his machine will permit, in the
rural districts without being subject
to conviction.
The court in its decision declared
Evening star., 1923-07-22
CLEANING ESSENTIAL
BEFORE CAR PAINTING
Auto Should First Be lacked Up
and Wheels TAX
en- Off

The first step in the painting opera
tion Is that of thoroughly cleaning
the car. The car should be placed
upon trestles and the wheels re-
moved Wash the body thoroughly
with soap and water. making sure
that all CRIME and grease is removed.
For the chassis and running gear,
use n mixture of about three parts
of turpentine and one of kerosene.
Apply this liquid literally, using an
old paint brush. and give it some time
to soak in well before attempting to
sCrape off. 1t may take several ap
plications before the dirt and CRIME
can be removed. At times the ac-
cumulatlons are so hard that more
drastic measures must be used; in
which case a fairly strong solution
of washing soda and hot water will
prove effective. After the chassis and
underparts have been cleaned, thor
oughly wash. with soap and water so
as to remove all traces of the re-
movers. The finish of the car may
now be inspected for cracks, scales,
bare spots or other defects.
If the varnish and paint coats show
metal. or if the old paint shows a
tendency to scale off. 1t will be neces-
Sary to remove the entire paint
structure. Paint removers can be
purchased or made. A good paint re-
mover can be made of a half and half
OF DenZOle anu aCetone ana
will cost about one dollar for gal
Ion. Apply the paint remover with
an old brush, allow to soak in for
about half an hour. and then scrape
down with putty knife. If the
paint has not been entirely removed
by the first application, apply enough
additional coats of tn eremover until
only the bare metal remains. The
metal surface must now be thor
oughly washed down TO remove all
traces of the remover. The benZole
mixture must be washed away with
wood alcohol, while the commercial
remorers often require gasoline.-Au-
tomoDile Digest.
Evening star., 1923-07-22
Auto to Every S
Persons in Three
Westerr, States

OMAHA, July 21.-Every one in
Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota
could hop In automobiles and move
out instantly, without leaving any
one at home and without having to
make a return trip. r
There is a car for every five per-
sons in those three states. according
to figures just published by the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber of Com
merce.
Iowa ranks second in the United
States, with as persons per car, and
Nebraska and South Dakota tie for
third, with 81 persons per car. In
California, the leading state in the
Union, there is a car for every 3.S
persons.
Other states in the country run
up as high as 26.1 per car. The aver
age in the whole United States is
Sc persons per car.