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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
DOG AS AID
FOR POLICE
IS DELUSION
Evidence TraiIed by Blood
hound Worthless and
Entirely Unreliable,
BY HERBERT QUICK

ri OLICEMEN, even detectives.
are like other people. They
- are subject to decisions. Like
other people, when they indulge in
decisions, the ones they create them
selves are the most devotedly followed
But police delusions are apt to be at
the expense in liberty and money Of
the community; and they are likely to
deceive the rest of US.
Many police forces are possessed by
delusion as to the dog as a detec-
tive. They think that certain dogs
police dogs and bloodhounds-can
trace criminals. IF we had only dogs
out on the trail they often say, I'VE
could trace the guilty person" Dogs
are often sent for long distances and
put on the trail" many hours after
the crime has been committed.
1t Is believed these dogs will, If
once given the scent of the guilty
party, follow it no matter how 1t
winds about, and jump on the guilty
person when they find him.
Is All DeIusion
This is all delusion. They have
proved it to be a delusion in Europe
where the dog mania started A dog
can not pick out a man when given
the scent, even If close by. Neither
can he follow the mans trail even
where 1t Is not crossed, if it is not per
fectly fresh; and if it has been crossed.
especially by a trail going in much
the same direction, the dog is inst az
likely to follow the wrong trail az
the right one, and if there are many
trails, he is much more likely to do so
1t Is all q delusion. The dogs
evidence is worth exactly nothing
This has been shown by hundreds Of
experiments with much better dogs
than any police force is likely to have
In your vicinity.
The ability Of animals. esneciallv
dogs, to be guided by the actions ~
people Of which the people themselves
are not conscious. is shown by that
horse, Clever Hans" in Germany
years ago whom by paving seemed to
be able to give answers to mathemati.
cal problems and the Ike.
HCtiohS involuntary
He could not do it when the person
asked him the questions could not
see what the horse was at. He was
able to do these things by watching
the people who knew and bv con.
STRUNG movements Of which tbav
were themselves unconscious. So
with dogs. Men have been lvncba
or terrified into confessions because
the owner Of some dog suspected them
and involuntarily guided the bour1
to the suspected person.
human evidence IS unreliable
enough. Dog evidence is still more
so 1t Is not evidence at all. Let
nope our police affected by the dog
deluslon will speedily recover. This
delusion is a deadly one.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
GOV. M,CRAY's VICTORY

. OVERNOR MORAY has complete victory the
" Republican committee and Clyde A. Walb, State
chairman That the only the committees resolution
corning the Governor be construed
Wab demanded language that could not be mistaken the
resignation of Then he asked for sup
port committee ntmatng that he did receive
Endorsement of his attitude he would resign The committee
did not indorse his statement-he did resign.
The itself little 1t declares if the Gov
any of justice he should resign The
Constitution of Indiana provides that convicted of fell
ony incapable of holding public Office The charges against
the Governor proved constitute fonies 1t would be
necessary resign of conviction The
law takes Of that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Mixers

Not surprising. that students who
are good mixers" have found it cas-
Ter to make big incomes than men
of mental superiority. 1t doesn't read
this way in the platitudes. but per-
sonallty and influence are as impor-
tant as natural ability, in getting
ahead.
A grouchy or otherwise disagree
able disposition is as much a handi-
cap as being born with something
lacking in the upper story. The low
able characters who fail are in the
minority And then thar only failure
Is financial
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Indiana
Sunshine

Lebanon lays claim to being the
home of the youngest happer. The
towns rise to fame comes through
the personality. of Betty Jane Gillette,
8 weeks old, who smashed all known
records when she emerged in the arms
Of her mother from a local barber
shop with her hair bobbed in the lat
est fashion.
Betty Jane. the daughter OF Mr. and
Mrs. Earle Gillette. made another rec
ord when she was "A days old, COM
plotting journey of ESQ miles from
Litchheld. ILL.,, where she was born,
to Lebanon by rail
The Hot Dog Company ghas been
organized at Charlottesville. The con-
Germ will not make the central at
traction for Coney Island sandwiches.
an official of the company insists, but
will manufacture automobile radiator
anti-freeze.
When Coach Ed Wright of the
cover Of the luggage compartment Of
his car he found Poole Clemens, lanky
end Of the football team, curled up
inside. Poole was pried out and al
lowed to ride the cushions to game
at Sullivan, to which Wright was 60
ing.
Anton Scizko of Gary celebrated his
return from the State penal farm by
beating his wife. He paid 81 and
costs for his outbursts of affection.
Protests from Portland citizens FOL
lowed in the wake Of the removal Of
one of the city's oldest landmarks, a
giant elm on n. Commerce st. Old
residents claim the tree was $50 years
old. The street commissioner said the
tree was becoming rotten and de-
clared 1t unsafe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
TENSHUN! PUBLIC UTILITIES.

m HE Indiana Bell Telephone Company and the Indianapolis
Water Company should look to the Citizens Gas Company
for an example IN the conduct of public utilities.
The management of the gas company changed time
ago recently announced the company expects pay @
dends stock this year
Now Clarence L. Kirk manager says company will
ing industrial that this
in all probability will be followed by domestic
The city asking that
first. Undoubtedly this be accomplished
All of which goes to show it be done.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Bon Voyage
BY BERTON BRALEY

l hope you have a pleasant trip.
And don't get sea-sick on the ship
No matter how she yaws and veers;
| hope you'll write, but hear my
plea:
No matter what you do or see,
DON'T send me any souvenirs.
I'll promise that I will peruse
Your album full Of kodak views
And praise whatever there appears;
I'll listen to the tales you tell.
But heed this solemn warning
we'll:
DON'T bring me any souvenirs.
OF every sort of useless stuff
Already have quite enough.
I've carted them about for years;
So travel anywhere you will.
But If you'd keep my friendship
still,
DON'T bring me any souvenirs.
Copyright. 1924, NEA errvice, Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Q U E S T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A n 8 w E r s

You can get an answer to any ques-
tion of fact or information by writing
to the indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ington. D. c.. incloslng 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 conhden-
tial-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Heard in the Smoking Room

tn AID the lawyer in the end seat
IA of the smoker:
III 1T is sometimes difficult 70
know your jury, however many chal-
lenges you have used up. I've been
IN a case in a little town up near
Sacramento, where one Harley
Suythe was arraigned for stealing a
valuable horse. Harley was one of my
old school friends and I volunteered
to defend him. The prosecutor I'M
dertook to break Harley's character
and. among other character witnesses
called q great bearded, boyish Iout,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Wrong Address

Mail to following persons has
been returned to The Times. If
a better address is furnished US.
mail will be forwarded.
Mrs. r. Mercer. 1915 E. SIX
teenth ST, Indianapolis, Ind;
Mabel Bilderback, Howellend r.
r. No. /, Howell End, Ind; Mrs.
c. A. Reed. 713 n. Alabama St,
indianapolis; j. Schwartz, Route
3, Box IS, indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Parking

lLafayette journal and Courier)
We are coming to the one.wav
street. Curb-parking must be done
away with. We have got to work out
plans to provide millions and millions
OF square feet Of flooring to be used
for parking space and to be located
within easy reach. Trade and devel-
opment In every city will depend upon
how ia rit succeeds in meeting the
demand for parking space.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

one Luke Smith, who swore Harley's
character off the earth.
Now 1 asked, when I took
Luke in cross examination, isn't It
known all over town that you are a
no-good, poolroom loafer and general
bum?
I dunno, answered the dumb
bell
Moreover I queried, isn't it. a
fact, that your father is notorious as
. thief, deadbeat and bootlegger?'
al dunno, snickered Luke. 'Ye
better ask him. He's foreman over
there on tn jury"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

sic IIluSL WOLk
during the day
and is kept from
it because Of the
necessity to care
for h g r baby.
Miss Allen comes
with help. She
has established a
IN u r s e ry regis
ter " as executive
secretary of the
Young Women s
League, for just
such conditions.
Besides, moth.
ers w h o find
themselves help
| @ S s a t t h e
eleventh hour-a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

business engagement and no one to
care for the baby-Call for her aid
Miss Allen sends up one of list of
girls who are ready to do nursery
work for pay.
Thus Miss Allen has established a
miniature employment bureau, doing
good work both ways.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Tongue Tips

Judge Clarence A. Burney, Missouri;
IF the criminal laws were properly
administered, all law would be respect.
ed more. The time is past, I think,
when the criminal should be given
every advantage in the trial courts.
The present statutes give too great
power to defense attorneys. BY ex.
ercising the challenges the law allows
them they can defeat the efforts of the
prosecution to obtain q capable jury.
The result is that many juries are of
the lowest caliber of mentality and cit
izenship."
The Rev. L. M. Birkhead, Unitarian,
Kansas City: 1.-THE spirit of the age
Is on the side Of progress in religion.
Already hell has been abolished. Peo-
pie have a more human view of Je-
sus. Our ideas Of the Bible are chang
Ing rapidly 1t has become a human
book. We no longer believe in the
fall Of man, but rather in his rise.
Character counts for so much more
than creeds Most person now think
that to live wisely and well here is
the best preparation for whatever may
come hereafter"
James j. Davis, secretary of labor:
Il am for an immigration policy truly
American, drawn by Americans, adj
ministered by Americans, for the
benefit of Americans today and In the
future
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
ON
FAITH ARE
WORLD OLD
Fundamentals ModerniSt
Controversy Runs Back
Through Ages.

W H. Porterfeld of The Times Wash
ington staff has made it lifelong hobby
to study religion and people. He is a stu
dent of the Bible and has read widely
on the growth of Christianity He is par
ticularly well qualified to discuss the pres
ent controversy between the modernists
on the subject
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Family Fun
Never Touched Him,

never IOuche0 him.
100000, Freddier' exclaimed the
girl as her private sheik, much BAN
daged and court-plastered, met her in
the park, per agreement. did papa
do all that to you when you asked him
for my hand?"
Not on your HfeF' replied Freddie,
proudly. He never touched me- I
jumped through a window. S-Ameri-
can Legion Weekly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

How are caladiums (the plant
popularity known as elephants
ear cared for?
AS soon As the plants begin to
lose their leaves in the fall, water
should be gradually withheld until
the leaves are all gone. The pots
should then be removed to a position
under a bench. and laid on their sides.
or taken from the soil and placed in
sand. During the resting period they
should not be subjected to a lower
temperature than 60 degrees f, and
kept neither too wet nor too dry.
About the beginning of March the
tubers should be started for the earli-
est batch to be grown in pots. Ar
range the tubers in their sizes. and
keep each size to itself The largest
sized tubers will start quickest, and
1t is desirable to begin with these for
pot-plants. Start them in chopped
moss in boxes. The tubers may be
arranged rather close together in the
box, and merely covered over with
the moss to the depth of about one
inch. The new roots are made from
the top part Of the tuber, so it is ON.
portant that this part should be COW
cred to encourage the roots. For start
ing. a heat varying between 20 and
IS degrees will suffice. AS soon as
a healthy lot of roots makes its az
pearance, the plants should be potted,
using as small sized pots as possible.
The soil for this potting should be
principally leaf-mold, with a little
sand In a short time they will need
another shift; the soil should on this
occasion be a little stronger; give a
position near the glass, and shade
from the strong sunshine. New forms
are raised from seed, this operation
being an exceedingly easy one with
the caladium, as they cross-fertilize
very readily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Posting the New Maid.

There's one more thing I wish to
say, Gertrude. if my husband should
attempt to get gay with you, just box
his ears
Yes, Mrs. Doe, I've already done
so. kansas City Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

Who is the author Of:
20 Death the Healer, scorn thou
not, I pray,
To come to me; of cureless ills
thou art
The one physician. Pain lays
not its touch
Upon a corpse"
Aeschylus, Fragment ESQ Grams
lated by Plumptrs)
Was woodrow Wilson the first
President to address Congress per-
sonally?
No, Washington and Adams began
their administrations by addressing
Congress in a speech, to which Con-
gress replied. but Jefferson addressed
Congress in a written message. which
custom has been followed by all sub
gequent Presidents up to Wilson.
How many were killed in the
Boston Massacre of 1910?
Five were killed and half q dozen
wounded. N
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

The editor is willing to print views
Of Times readers on interesting SUBJ
lects Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence Of
good faith. 1t will not be printed
II you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Pointer for Mother.

"She's always able to get a new
hat. How does she manage it?"
''Oh, she just calls at her husbands
Office in a thing she makes herself -
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
- UNUSUAL PEOPLE -
Pinch Hitter
for Mother
BIZ NEA SerUice

81 NEA SerUice
TNI AYTON, Ohio, Jan. Miss
Id Forest Allen Of this city acts
- as pinch hitter for parents.
If there is a mother who finds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

MORE than 5000 killed by bad booze last year The
AntSaloon League Dunno how AniSaloon League
gets the number but it's correct boozng ought to stop
lack of living boozers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
What Editors
Are Saying
Radio
Rokomo Dispatch

The finest thing about radio Is that
only about one person in 100 900 can
broadcast, and all the rest have got to
SIT stiu and listen. What the world
needs nowadays is good listeners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Daughter the Songster.

Isn't that a popular song your
daughter is singing?"
Not in this house. Boston Tran
script
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

FEDERAL reserve board Americans produced more
spent and saved last year than they did TIE year
fore The big question is who spent and who saved?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Choice

(Muncie Evening Press)
Either we must abolish reckless all.
tomobile drivers or abolish pedes-
TRANS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

COOLIDGE managers figure he will have enough
nomination the first ballot But there's many Hiram
speech between figuring in January baotng June
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
ARE WE SPEED CRAZY9

RE really speed crazy2 We're enough
~ and most of believe it. But into the downtown
district of Indianapolis and watch the pedestrians especially
those who amble along the side of the walk bang up
traffic Watch them in the busy hOurand you begin revise
your notions about speed mania.
Occasionally of the pedestrians hustes fast he al
most knocks his neghbors down But this speede exhibiting
squirt of speed chronic condition hustng get
the bank before it cosesor hurryng other desna
ton because he oafed long previously and started
People, when their feet slow they in
grandpa dayprobaby slower That's because
foot requires expenditure of personal effort
When the into he speed
And that's because by auto doesn't require
fort. If much work walking would
rarely exceed five miles hour.
The efficiency experts have rugged systems
people have work certain speed get
coming streams of lumber packages machinery process
assembly.
But most of rarely anxious speed up except
there real need of speed We hurry eating
ourselves into impotence because held by
the element of time reaching destinations
events that excite curiosity This of the
kind of specific that shorens life and destroys the
Nationally we impatient rather than speedy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

JUDGING by his willingness sell rifles and ammunition
the Mexcans Secretary Hughes has forgotten passionate
pleas he made for ending the traffic the con
ference
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Fathers Present.

81 wish 1 knew what to get father
for Christmas. He likes to go after
small game, but 1 can't afford to buy
him a shotgun"
Get him a fly swatter Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
A Thought

Fret not thyself because of evil
doors, neither be thou envious against
the workers of iniquity. For they
shall soon be cut down like the
grass, and wither as the green herb
-Ps. 37:1,2.
IT o overcome evil with good is
good, to resist evil with evil Is
- Vil.-Mohammed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

How much Is a second wife al
lowed in Indiana Of her deceased
husbands estate when there are
children by his former marriage
and he leaves no will?
One-third of his personal property
life interest in one-third Of his real
estate and $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Question

frankfort Evening News)
Scientists tell us that the earth Will
support one hundred times it's present
population. But where will they all
find parking space?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03
Business

Marion Leader Tribune)
Don't think farmers automobiles
are Injuries. The department of
agriculture finds they're used mostly
for business. And what kind of bust
ness they're used for is nobodys bust
ness
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

What are the five leading in
dustries OF Indiana7 Where can 1
get information on them?
Iron and steel. Strengthening and
meat packing, automobile, foundry
and machine shops, -four and grist
mills. From Chamber Of Commerce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-03

rN7 OLICEMEN, even detectives
are like other people. They
| o,a c,,biao+ RI 5aI,,c{Opo Tjlyt
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-05-03
HANLY And miller
PRAISE ST0-lI-eAl

st. Paul Minn.-For the benefit Of
helping thousands of stomach suffer-
ers. the above named parties will be
pleased to answer correspondence and
phone calls as to the benefit they OBJ
tained from Sto-li-gaL Mr.. Hanly says
that after suffering for Is years with
pains in stomach and back, gassy, sour
stomach and constipation, Sto-li-gal
has given me entire relief when all 9TH
er medicines and doctors failed to help
! can now eat all foods and feel better
than ever before. Signed John A. Hanly.
556 ST. Anthony avenue. Mr.. Geo. A
Miller says that after suffering with
about the above same ailments for 8
years that he has obtained entire relief
and claims that Sto-li-gal Is the great
est medicine on earth. Signed Geo. A
Miller. 936 Lafond st. Don't endure un-
necessary suffering, Sto-li-gal gives
prompt relief for gassy, sour stomach,
pains in stomach and back, indigestion,
dyspepsia, shortage in breath, stomach
ulcers, heart burns. dizziness, torpid
liver, yellow jaundice, chronic appendi-
citis. gallstones and chronic constipa-
ton. You owe II to yourself to try It.
Demand Sto-li-gal from your druggist.
II he cannot supply you. send $1.00 for
full combination treatment or 10c for
trial treatment. Sent postage prepaid
by Sansby Bros. Drug Co., 500 Universi-
ty Ave-. st. Paul, Mimi. Sold by st.
Paul Drug Co.'S stores, Ryan Hotel
Drug. Owl Drug and druggists every
where.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-05-03

Prepared by Hodgson Volunteer
Larry c. Hodgson. which per to paid.
The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1924-05-03

Calvary Baptist Sunday school re
Gently held a big get-together meet,
Ing at the regular school hour. The
Supt.. Mr.. Z. L. Young, stated the
cause Of the meeting and gave plans
of the organization Of the workers
council. Mrs. r. J. Simmons review.
ed her report for the quarter.
Mrs. Hattie Thompson entertained
the ladies of he Sewing Circle and
the Missionary Society April 10 at
Terrence hall. A delicious luncheon
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. NJ. E. Douglas OF Denver,
Colo, is in the city for an indefinite
stay. .... .-.
Mrs. Leila Fountain was the solo
list at the morning services Sunday.
A large crowd was in attendance.
Gates Ajar and Hopes Messenger,
a beautiful cantata for Easter, was
given at Calvary Baptist church Sun
day night by the school.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Rodney are the
proud parents of baby boy. Moth
er and son are doing nicely. "
The popularity contest given by
the Pleasure Seekers club will end
Friday. May 2. 1924. Benefits for st.
Marks A. M. E. church.
Miss Beulah Vaughn left Saturday
night for Minot. N. D.. to join Mrs.
Louise Braxton and her singers.
Mrs. Mary Smith will leave the last
of the week for Cincinnati, Ohio. to
visit her niece. Mrs. Robert Neal. Be-
fore returning she will visit in Ken
lucky and West Virginia.
Rev. Harris of st. Paul was the
principal speaker at the regular
meeting of the Forum of the N. A.
A. c. P. last Thursday night. In his
masterful way Rev. Harris spoke OF
the Handicaps Of the Negro, to an
appreciative audience.
The Civic club, recently organized
by some of the men in Gary. New Du.
luth, have purchased a building fol
the purpose of opening a store.
Mrs. Emily Posey of Solon Springs
Wis, who was recently operated or
at st. Frances hospital in Superior
returned home last week. Her friends
wish for her a speedy recovery.