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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Progressive Figure

ThereU be little excitement about
the nominations but about the plat
form there may be a lot
The old guard and the progress
sives aren't going TO agree.
Naturally the old guard leaders
don't admit it. but they're not a bit
sure Coolidge will be elected if
there's a third party in the field.
Just as long as the regulars think
there's the least chance of placating
the progressive crowd they'll be as
nice to the latter as they know how.
The progressives will say unkind
things, but soft answers are all
they'll get-until and not until the
regulars make UP their minds there
positively isn't the scintilla Of a
hope Of avoiding a break.
Then somebody is going to get
cussed out.
If that doesn't happen and If it
doesn't furnish an incident to go
laundering down into history as one
Of the hottest that any convention
ever saw-why. experienced politi-
clans are missing their guess.
Stands Fair Chance
For all that the Republican nomi-
nations probably will lack in jazz,
the Democrats will more than make
up.
They think-just as the Republi-
cans really do-that the Democratic
candidate stands a pretty fair fight
ing chance.
True, there's a possibility Of a
Democratic as we'll as a Republican
break and an extra ticket, but it
isn't more than a mere possibility
it isn't quite a strong probability,
as on the Republican side.
Hence the Democratic nomina-
ton is powerfully in demand, with
not nearly enough of g supply to go
round.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

St. Petersburgh's greatest asset
is climate Eighty and 9O-year- old
boys from Iowa and Ohio come down
there in wheel chairs and on stretch.
ers and inside Of three weeks are
getting arrested for fiam-hamming
at marbles day times and climbing
over 'transoms nights.
ST. Petersburg has. less horses and
more horseshoes than any ely in
the world.
st. Petersburgh's principal exports
are dried cranberry necklaces, cam
celed checks, postcards of bathing
girls and big fish, golf scores, stuffed
fish and stuff that comes in from
Cuba on Ships That Pass in the
Night
st. Petersburg is JUSTLY proud of
her police force. Both Of them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

aA Dill AeStI AtSSt
On taxes. Coolidge must ACCEPT
the Democratic progressive coalition
bill or elect to take none at all.
Here will be the real test
The bonus and immigration bills
are impersonal to the vast majority
Of voters The tax bill hits the
pocket nerve of every man and wom-
an who will go to the polls in No
vember. A veto which would post
pone tax reduction for a year would
hand to the opposition a powerful
campaign bludgeon.
But approval Of a bill which he
had publicly branded as unscientiflc
and ineffective would invite criticism
perhaps as damaging.
The manner in which Coolidge
handles these three measures will
furnish a good gauge for measuring
his backbone, his adherence to prin-
ciple and his susceptibility to pres
sure and to expedience.
They will determine definitely the
measure of his GOODNESS and his eau
ton, and perhaps decide whether he
will continue to execute" after
March 4. next, or whether he will be
executed" on Nov A.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
4 Thought

He that wasteth his father, and
chaseth away his mother, is a son
that causeth shame and bringeth
eproach.-Prov. 1925.
The dutifulness Of children is the
foundation Of all virtues.-Cice~O.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Family Fun
High Priced Boy

I'm looking for a bright little
boy" said the kind old lady to the
youngster on roller skates, who
wants to earn a penny by mailing
this letter for me-"
"a penny, huh?" Wot you're
lookin' fer is little dumbbeur-
American Legion Weekly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Not at All

No, nom, when daughter writes
home from college that she has
made the scrub team" it doesn't
mean precisely that she has gone in
for home economics or domestic
science.-Lafayette journal and
Courier.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Not So Much

With the big battle some began to
foresee at Cleveland now already
over, and with the big State conven-
ton battle that would have followed
had Jackson, Shank and Toner run
neck and neck also in the discard,
there's grave danger of admission
tickets for these big shows actually
being nothing to scramble for-Clin-
ton Clintonian.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

What is the difference between
smoking meat by hanging it in
a smokehouse, exposed to the
smoke Of a wood fire. and of
meat where the cured meat is
painted With pyroligneous acidm
Pyroligneou acid is a product Of
the destructive distillation of wood.
The differences between meat dipped
In it and genuine smoked meat have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Sisters Brother

I mo. Roswald, I can never be any
more than a sister to YOU"
"All right-kiss brother good
night yellow Jacket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
One for Doctor

Doctor. there's something the
matter with my breathing"
We'll, We'll soon stop that
Georgia Cracker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Got a bite yet?"
Nav; I don tbelieve my worm 8
half crying"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
COOLIDGE IS
FACING BIG
PROBLEMS
Bonus, immigration and
Revenue viii Be Tests
of President,
By HARRY B. HUNT
NEA Service Writer

NV7 ASHINGTON, May 12.-The
|WI real test of Calvin Coolidge as
- an executive will come dur
ing the next four weeks.
For between now and the recess or
adjournment of Congress, prior to
the Cleveland convention at which
Coolidge will be renominated as G.
O. P. standard bearer, he must go
on record definitely, in black and
white, as approving or rejecting the
major works of this session of Con-
gress. These are:
The soldiers bonus
The immigration bill.
A new revenue bill.
His action on each Of these bills
will become an issue of prime i'm
portance in the fight for and against
his reelection.
If he signs the bills in their pres
ent form he will reverse himself on
all Of them. That is not likely.
If he vetoes them, he will in each
instance align against him an active
group which will work diligently to
defeat his reelection.
Veto Believed Certain
The bonus bill seems slated for
certain veto. The majOrities by
which it passed both House and Sen
ate, however, forecast as certain an
enactment over his veto. Any men,
Der Of Senate or House who had the
temerity to switch his vote follow
ing the veto would find his path for
reelection enhladed by American
Legion sharpshooters and made
mighty dangerous if not impossible.
on the immigration bill feverish
efforts are being made TO effect an
outside agreement with Japan which
viii insure Japanese exclusion and
justify removal Of the Jap prohibi-
ton clause from the bill. Both Cool
idge and Secretary Hughes hope this
can be done. In the meantime,
while these efforts are under way.
the bill will be held '1n conference"
If this cannot be effected. here,
too, a veto is probable. And a veto
without a satisfactory diplomatic
arrangement" would be as certain Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Tongue Tips

Chauncey Mitchell Depew. In the
analysis of life, it is judged by the
happiness it enjoys and gives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
VIEW or FLORIDA TOWN

never been actually determined, but
1t is probable that the principal diff
ference consists in the presence Of
a higher percentage of water in the
former. There may possibly be a
small amount of methyI alcohol pres
ent in meat dipped in pyroligneous
acid. The use of pyrolgneous acid
is prohibited in establishments OPP
Grating under Federal meat inspec-
ton, not because it is thought to
be harmful to human health, but be-
cause it contains substances, no.
tably methyl alcohol, which are not
permitted to be added to meats UNI
der the meat-inspection regulations,
and also because it's use is consid-
erd deceptive in that it tends to give
an appearance and flavor Stimulating
that of smoked meats to meats
which have not been smoked.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
BILL CRESSY
DLSCOURSES
ON FLORIDA
Famous Humorist Gives Low
Down on Southern
State,

Will M Cressy, famous American hui
morist. is writing a series of weekly arti-
Giles for The Indianapolis Times on Amer
lean cities. Here is his first story.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Baby Was Bound To
Dad at Fishing

Doctor, come quick! Baby's
swallowed a green dragon. Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

BIG ISSUE
WITH COZ.
Democrats VIII Have Jazzy
COnVention-NominatiOn
Is Question,
BY CHARLES p. STEWART
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON, May 12.-Cut-
and-dred is no name for what the
Republican presidential! nomination
is going to be this year.
There may have been conventions
when everybody knew just as well
in advance whom the nominee would
he-for instance 1904. when Roose-
welt was named But the candidates
personality stirred up enthusiasm
then. Coolidge isn't the kind Of
individual anybody can enthuse over
much There1l be hollering, Of
course. but it win be a perfunclor
sort.
Theren be a certain amount Of
rivalry for the vice presidential
nomination. but that's always com.
paratively mild.
II won't be an uninteresting con-
vention, for all that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Who'll Be the Next President?

The w
November? permanent chosen?
Not they'll - 'nt paOI "lllleH
great parties 80 pe Ieaulne noussnlus
convan+ions betUean nou
time
party coAEe- will
How the delegates these Washington
chosen? How
there? Who chooses bulletin
contests settled? Which campaign, which
primary of
conventions, which
of a of
the conventions? a the
out and the
fcers? How is Washing
ton bureau directed
POLITICAL EDITOR Washington
1922 New York Ave, Washington. C.
the bulletin CONVENTIONS AND
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN enclose with
postage
City State
=
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Hubby Hopeless

Aren't you going to contest her
suit for divorce?"
What's the use? l never won
an argument with that woman in
my life. Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
They Have Climate

the kumquat. That looks and tastes
exactly the way it sounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

How can vinegar be clarified?
By straining it through filter pa
pr. or several thicknesses Of canton
flannel.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Henry A. Perkins. New York: "One
of the most serious needs of the
modern type of American student is
a knowledge of English / mean
the perfectly good American stu
dent who comes from a home where
books are unknown. He can neither
read. write nor understand his own
language"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Ask The Times

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 a per
sonal reply Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are confiden-
tial.-Editor
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

How many homes in the
United States have central sta
ton service electricity?
1859, 600.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

How many Government en-
ployes are there, including Fed
eral, State, municipal, etc. and
how much pay do they receive?
The estimate is 100000, whose
pay totals over $4,000, 000,0 900.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Has the Government published

Has the Government published
a pamphlet on the care and
training of homing pigeons?
Yes, "Homing Pigeons; Their Care
and Training" Farmers Bulletin
1873, can be had free (as long as the
supply lasts) on application to the
Department Of Agriculture, Wash
ington, d. G.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12
Tax Bill Real Test

being overridden by a two-thirds
vote in Congress as would the bonus
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Which birds sing at night?
The nightingale, vesper sparrow,
mocking-bird, yellow-chested chat,
oven bird and rose-breasted gros-
beak.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

What is the total cost of Gov
eminent in the United States
including State, municipal and
Federal?
The estimate is more than seven
billions a year. About one-eighth
of the wealth produced annually
goes to pay for Government through
taxation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

What is the average age of
pupils graduating from high
school?
Eighteen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

How long do toads live?
1t is believed, under favorable con-
ditions. thirty years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Mary Pickford: Douglas is a
wonderful husband. Always his
first and foremost thought is of me.
That means everything to me-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

What is the cause of infertile
eggs and the death Of chicks be-
for they are ready to pick
through?
The poultry experts Of the De
partment Of Agriculture say that il
is usually due to either forcing
long continued cool weather, or on
account Of hens being kept confined
too long.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

What is the population of
Constantinople?
Approximately 100000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Frank Harris, writer. plain
women are apt to believe a pretty
girl can win any man she sets her
cap at. but your pretty girl knows
better; knows that the very man
she most wanted never surrendered
to her challenge"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Which is the most deadly SER
pent to man?
The King Cobra.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

How many sheep and goats
can a man shear a day?
From 1875 to $50 both sheep and
goats.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

Thomas Riley Marshall, ex-Vice
President: Majority rule in Amer
lea does not mean the mad, I'M
reasoning sway Of partisan or per-
sonal prejudice. 1t simply means
to rule carefully"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-12

EV7 ASHINGTON, May 12.-The
IWI real test of Calvin Coolidge as
L an executive will come dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
BIC STAR SCENE
 IN UNIQUE ROLE
Dorothy Dalton Has Ex' cellent Part In Fog
 Bound

The character of Gale Brenon, DOT. trayed by Dorothy Dalton as the star in the Paramount picture, Fog Bound, which opens q two days run at the Capitol theatre today. is one most unique in motion pictures.
 Gale is the daughter of revenue of ficer, living with her father on a Flor ida orange plantation. Next door lives Roger Wainright, wealthy New York man, played by David Powell, who has bought this neighboring plantation for the purpose of being near Gale, whom he loves. Things progress more or less smoothly between the two until after wild night spent at nearby inn, Wainright finds himself a fugitive, ac- cused of the murder of Gales father who had conducted a raid on the resort that evening.
 But Gale believes in Roger, who as- serts his innocence of the crime. She aids him to escape, but later, when she learns the facts, she gives chase and finds him in his home. Officers of the law are close behind, and the girl has to do aome quick thinking. It is case of I.eing loyal to her dead father or protecting the man she loves. See which course she takes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
COMMISSIONS SENT
 TO NEW OFFICIALS
Robert Arnold Is New Jury
 Commissioner

MONTGOMERY. Ala, July IT, Especial. )-The following commissions have been issued by Secretary of State $, H, Blan:
 Notaries public: Mrs. w. R. Ramsey Sumterville; w. . Steadman, Besse- mer; J. P. Carroll, Montgomery w. c, Lee, Sylacauga; Miss Roxie Duncan Jasper Vera Cain, Dothan; John R. L. Carmack, Brewton c. w. Wilkerson Birmingham; F. NJ. Parson, Bessemer W. J. Bird, PLeni City; Lilly G Powell, Selma; Lucille Pharr, Cath erine: NJ. T. Cruml y, Birmingham.
 Notaries public and ex-officio justices of the peace G. F. Thigpen, precinct 19, Killen, Lauderdale county; D. H. Bradley, precinct 6, Ct:or. Washing ton county.
 Constables: John w. Bedford, pre- cinct 5, Haleburg, Henry county; Her man A. Weems, precinct G, Centre Cherokee county.
 Jury commissioners: I.obert Arnold Russellville. Franklin county. teri ending January, 1926, w. r. Rice Florence, Lauderdale county, term end ing January, 1927.
 Justice of the peace: Ben F. Davis precinct IS, Boaz, Dekalb county.
 County commissioner J. F. Pierce district number 8, Evergreen, Conecucl county.
 Member board of mine examiners: c NJ. Parker, Newcastle; J $. hellum Boothton c. E. Bowron. Birmingham F. G. Long, Maylene, route 1 Sam ' Leith, DolOmite, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
YOUTH IN FUNNY
 COMPLICATIONS
Next Week Shifts To Equally Amusing
 Situations

The delightful comedy, "Merton of the Movies," playing at the Jefferson this week, is an eye-opener to those who have wondered what takes place on the the Imaginable situations, the fascination of picture making, the amusing scenes of the country ''hick," who believes he has the making of a movie star, are rare treats that are seldom offered for the public to view.
 Next week another highly hilarious comedy is to be offered in "Parlor Bedroom and Bath," which sets high pace for original fun-being in the same class as Up in Mabels Room or Getting Gertie's Garter" only the plot is far superior to the two mentioned The Jefferson has never failed to give a good show, but "Parlor, Bedroom and Bath" is one of the best and will rank high in the season of successes The story tells about husband who is coached to carry on an affair with an other woman and the fun is innocent smart and unusually funny. Selmer Jackson, Arthur Byron and Helen Ray carry the major portion of the comedy with Hal Crane, DeForest Dawley, Tamzen Manker, Kathleen Comegys, Marion Everson, Peter Buffers and the balance of the cast in enjoyable char acterizations that move along with the speedy pace set by the author. For a good laugh see it-it won't disappoint.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18
CROWDS ATTENDING TENT REVIVAL MEET
Rev. J. o. flames Pleases Citi'
 zens Of JOnesbOrO

Large congregations have overflowed the tent where the Rev. J. o. Flames, revivalist, is holding his meetings in Jonesboro under the auspices of the Jonesboro Methodist church, according to announcement Thursday.
 Persons from many of the communi- ties throughout the lower end of Jeffer- son county have attended the meetings, it is stated, and much praise has been heard of the splendid manner in which the revivalist is handling his topics.
 Rev. flames conducted q tent meeting in Jonesboro 16 years ago and is well known in that community.
 J. B. Stalnaker is directing the sing ing and with the splendid orchestra and large chorus, the music is an attractive daily feature. Services are being held at II a. m. and ' :45 p. m. The public is invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18

who may be affected by said improve ments may see and examine the same. 4 Section N3. That the cost of conduct. ing said improvements shall besassesed against the property abuttiug on the portions of the highways so improved provided:
 Gal That&ehe cost of improvements at or upon streets, avenue or alley in- tersections shell be assessed against the lots or parcels of land abutting on said highways 30 intersecting for one-half block in each direction.
 (b) That the cost of sidewalk i'm. proyements on street and avenue cor ners shall be assessed against the lots or parcels of land abutting on or nearest to said improvements, and the cost of sidewalk improvements at the intersec- tion of any alley with street, avenue or other highway, shall be assessed in fair proportion against the respective lots or parcels of land abutting on or cornering on9 the alley at such intersec- tion. (c1 That no assessment shall exceed the cost of such improvements or the in creased value of such property by ren son of the special benefits derived from such improvements. s, Section 4. That the estimated cost of said improvements is $9,500, and that the Commission of the City of Bir- mingham will meet on the 29th day of July, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, at 10 o'clock a. m., to hear any objections, remonstrances or protests that may be made against said improvements. the manner of making the same or the char. acter of material to be used.
 A true copy. Approved July 8, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDoN,
 President of the Commission.
 L. B. GRAY, ,.
 City Clerk. Dated July ills, 1924. ..q A.. I..l.r .10Oh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-18

70 lH . q the highways or rights of way drained by such drains or sewers, and nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any such railroad of it's ob- legations in the matter of street im- provements. Section 4. That, the estimated cost of said improvements is $21 ,675,00, and that the Commission of the City ot Birmingham will meet on the 2eth day of July, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, al ten o'clock, a. In.. to hear any objec- tions, remonstrances or protests that may be made against said improve ments, the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Approved July 8, 1924. .s,
 D. E. .McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy,
 L. E. GRAY, ,-re City Clerk. . Age.Herald, July II and IS, 1924.