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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
CURLING PROFESSIONAL BONDSMEN

HE old souabbe over operations of professional bondsmen
in city and criminal again agtatng county and
civ officials AS long has been police station the
practice of bang prisoners for cash consideration has been
going
Unreguated of professional bondsmen becomes
nuisance Prisoners solicited and keen competition exists
At times exorbtant prices have been charged police officers sub
dzed and INSCRIPTIONS attorneys allowed to their
activities.
When this of thing reaches height public and officials
become indignant with the result that tight lines are drawn
around the bonding business FOR LITTLE WHILE.
Contact with police court and Jail practices should convince
any one that at professional bondsman render
great service where service and AT
the time help being convinced that the proe
sonal bonding business frequently is abused
Judge Wmeh the city has instructed policemen to
release their recognzance whose names a
pear city telephone directory This is all right as far
as goes But about the offender from out of town. who
NAV be innocent who stay in Jail because he has
friends happen to be listed the directo
Has he just many rights one? If he has few dol
lars his pocket why should he not be allowed obtain
Professional of high character should be allowed
to operate should be allowed to sign bonds above the
legal limitation The business should be CAREFULLY REGU
LATED
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Animal Facts

Elephants trunk is the most ex-
traordirary appendage in the animal
world. It's so flexible that he can
twist II in any direction. so strong
that he can tear up trees With it, SO
delicate Of touch that he can pick
up blade Of grass, and 50 hardy that
1t makes good weapon in a fight.
He smells danger. with 1t, docs all his
work except walking with it, and
Carl Akeley. the African hunter
naturalist, says that If the traditional
mouse, OF which these big fellows are
reputed to be afraid. attempted to
run UP the inside of an elephants
trunk, he'd blow the rodent into the
next country. They said dppendage
hos no bones but is built OF tough in
teltWned muscle and sinew hat
kr life can scarcely get through.
The call the most beautiful game
bird in America the "vulturine guinea
fowl" and there's nothing of the
vulture, about him. His food. though
If the soil, Is as clean as the hogs
garbage and his flesh is great eating.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Science

How big is the universe? Measur-
ing the distance to the most remote
visible fixed stars involves astrono-
mers in such immense rows of figures
that in order that the measurements
may make any appeal to the brain 1t
is necessary, in trying to fix the ex-
tent of the entire universe, to find
some new yardstick.
Until recently the light year has
been the largest astronomical unit Of
measurement in general use. A light
year is the distance ray Of light,
travelling 10000 miles second, would
cover in one year.
The latest scientist to estimate the
size of the universe, going on the
Einstein supposition that the universe
is limited and not endless, has taken
the length of the Milky Way as his
foot-rule. The Milky Way is estimated
to be 10000 light years. This scien-
fist says the diameter OF the universe
is 10, 900 times the length of the Milky
Way
1t would take light ray a million
years to make the circuit OF such a
universe. Light reaches the earth
from the sun in about eight minutes.
To travel around such universe al
so miles an hour would require clever
Quadrillion years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Family Fun
Interested

A clergyman from Cambridge. Mass,
had occasion to preach to the inmates
OF an insane hospital. During the
sermon he noticed that one of the
patients paid the closest attention. his
eyes riveted upon the preachers face,
his body bent eagerly forward. Such
interest was most hattering. After
the service the speaker noticed that
the man spoke to the superintendent,
so as soon as possible the preacher
inquired:
Didn't that man speak TO you about
my sermon?"
Yes
"Would you mind telling me what
he said?"
The superintendent tried to side
step. but the preacher insisted.
Well he said at last, what the
man said was, just think. he's cut
and I'm in christian Register.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Give the Boy
Scouts Credit
Bv BERTON BRALEY

That rough little, tough little gang
of boys
That used to break windows
galore,
That deafened our ears with con-
tinual noise
II doesn't act so any more.
What's happened? That bunch used
to give US a pang.
We shuddered with fear at its
shouts:
What's happened?~ Why. neighbOr
the neighborhood gang
Has gone and joined up with the
Scoutsl
Their leader, whom grown-ups re-
garded askance
AS head Of mischieyous crew.
Has found. with the Scouts, just a
peach of a chance
To do what he's wanted to do;
He's boss of his troop, and he makes
them behave
Without any questions or doubts,
He's learned that he needn t be bad
to be brave,
A lesson that's taught by the
Scouts.
oh boys will be boys; and ex-
perience shows
That boys WILL belong to a gang,
But organized RIGHTS the scout
master knows
Their energy, vigor and tang
VIII fashion clean snappy Hkeable
troop
From reckless and impish young
sprouts;
And that's what's been done with our
neighborhood group.
They've gone and joined up with
the Scoutsi
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Incl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Teacher Ran
To the Editor Of The Times

To the Editor Of The Times
was amused by an article In your
paper which stated Indiana IS In need
Of competent teachers. would like
to know why superintendent hire in
competent teachers. L is not because
they are no good teachers to be OBJ
tanned.
a college graduate is usually
recognized as being a better trained
teacher than normal school
graduate Despite this you find
hundreds of college graduates trained
in pedagogy who are looking for jobs.
Nevertheless the schools which turned
their applications down are crying
cut that they need competent
teachers.
Last fall I applied for a teachers
position in this city. I have a degree
from one of the largest universities OF
this country. I studied pedagogy
under one OF the leading educators. /
have the highest recommendation from
my college professor and from husi-
pess men.
Nevertheless, / was refused a posi-
ton because 1 had not attended nor.
NAL school in this city. l was turned
down because I had spent four years
in training under fine professors. in
stead of rushing through one year only
Of training under second rate teach
ers.
Among the normal school girls who
were hired We're some who were inex-
perienced and uneducated.
I wonder what some OF the taxpay-
ers Of this city would think IL they
saw some Of the teachers In certain
grade schools.
A STUDENT
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Third
Degree
Yourself!
P COMMON SENSE

Have you just plain common
sense?
II you have you should be able to
answer these questions in one and a
half minutes.
This is the way to do the test;
Four answers are given to each
question. Make a cross to the right
Of the best answer. Have a friend
tell you when to begin and when to
stop. Do not read the questions until
YOU are ready to begin the test. When
he says ready" Go!
/. WHY OUGHT EVERY MAN
To BE EDUCATED? BE.
CAUSE
a. Roosevelt was educated.
b. It makes man more use
full.
{. 1t costs money.
d. Some educated people are
wise.
>. WHY is BEEF BETTER
FOOD THAN CABBAGE?
BECAU Sc
a 1t is harder to obtain.
b. 1t tastes better.
c. 1t Is more nourishing.
d. 1t comes from animals.
3. WHY JUDGE A MAN BY
WHAT lie DOES RATHER
THAN BY WHAT HE SAYS?
BECAUSE
a. 1t is wrong TO tell lie.
b. What a man does shows
what he really is.
c. 1t Is wrong to judge any.
body.
d. A deaf man can not hear
what is said.
l. WHY ARE WARSHIPS
PAINTED GRAY? BECAUSE
GRAY PAINT IS
a. Cheaper than any other
colo.
b. Is more durable than other
colors.
c. Does not show dirt.
d. Makes the ships harder to
see.
5. WHY is AGRICULTURE
VALUABLE? BECAUSE
a, 1t supplies luxurjes.
b. 1t makes work for the un.
employed
C. The farmers feed the nation.
d. The great men are raised
on farms.
How many are correct? Answers:
T. b; .. c; 3. b; 4. d; 5, C.
Copyright Science Service)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
FIRST LIFE SIGNS
SLOW IN APPEARING
Scientists Estimate Half History of Earth Passed Before
Life Emerged From Simplest Stage
BY DAVID DIETZ
Science Editor of The Times
lftn,,.r.irrI.r L. nnr.ta TAnt.,A

Copyright by David Dietz)
TT BIOLOGICAL Time, as we have
II seen, is estimated at soc, 900 O)j
- year. OF this time, the first
400 200 400 years were consumed by
the first two eras, the Archeozoic and
lroterozoic
That means that over half Of the
history of the earth passed before
life had emerged beyond the simplest
stage.
The oldest rock formations now
found upon the earth belong to the
Archeozoic Nowhere does the geolo
eist find any rock formation which
he thinks Constituted the crust or the
earth at the close of the formative
period
These oldest rocks arc bent and
twisted out Of shape They have been
squeezed into metamorphic rocks by
the intense pressure oof great earth
movements.
No Trace Of Fossil
No trace OF fossil forms Is found
in any Of these rocks Some geologists
think that there was no life at all IN
this era.
But the majority are inclined &c
think that life existed in this era
They think. however. that only the
simplest sort OF microscopic life--one
Celled animals and plants like this
lpresent-day amaeba-existed.
Overlying the Archeozoic rocks. wC
find the rocks Of the next era, tho
Troterozolc.
Biologists believe that there were
two great periods Of severe cold OF
glacial periods IN the course OF the
Proterozoic Era.
Slight traces OF life occur az the
close Of the Proterozoic Era These
are vestiges Of simple marine plants
called algae. the hinty shells of mi
cute one-cellcd marine animals ca!leC
radiolara, and marks that are taken
to be the tracks Of worms that wal
owed in the primal mud.
The chief reason for believing that
ife existed prior TO this is based upon
the fact that deposits Of graphite and
81 rcd and black oxide Of iron are
found in these early rocks.
Remains of Marine Plants
The beds Of graphite are taken to
bei the remains Of marine plants
And the presence Of the iron oxides
leads to the belief that certain types
If bacteria known as the ironform.
ing bacteria existed then.
Another reason for believing that
life existed during this period is
that a great variety of fossils are
found in the rocks Of the next era,
the PaIeozoic Era. These must have
evolved from simpler forms Of pre-
existent life.
1t is assumed that the great ma
jority Of life forms in these carly
days had no skeletons or shells
Hence when they died, nothing re,
Trained which could be preserved in
the rocks as fossils.
Next article in series: The Era OF
Ancient Life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Evangelist's Appeal

To the Editor Of The Times
If at first you don't succeed. Try,
try again"
Some time ago the wolf was &c my
door and I appealed for q helping
hand on some debts created during
opening OF Mission Hall. where my
family Of five resides. AS no answer
came to my first appeal lst some one
be so kind az to come or send Us p
free will offering. Remember the
thirteenth chapter Of Hebrews, "fn en-
tertaining strangers, some have enter"
tanned angels unawares."
have been In this city about eight
months and In the State about nina
months.
was born and reared at st. XouB
and educated in Roman Catholic
schools. Have been out Of Catholicism
twenty,four years. MY purpose 1t to
win souls, as Christ never turned .
soul away. We have never turned one
away.
WILLIAM JAMES SWEENEY,
Evangelist American Mission.
$50 Shelby st.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
w. VIRGINIA
REVERTS TO
FEUDALISM
War on Union Labor in Coal
Fields Renewed by
Operators.
Operators,
BY R. H. JONES

IfmeS SLdH Correspondent
IN HARLESTON. w. Va, Feb. 90
IL West Virginia has renewed
it's war on union labor. AS q
result, scores Of mines are closed en-.
tirely, others are running only oc.
casionally, and $4,000 persons--idle
miners, their wives and children-are
hungry most of the time.
The distress is centered in the Kama
wha field embracing the territory of
which Charleston, State Capital, is
the center. There are $4,000 miners in
| this district. Ten thousand of them
are members OF the union. Their
families average six persons each.
None Of these miners is working
fun time, most of them are working
haven't worked for months and 1000
Of them haven't dug an ounce Of coal
for almost two years.
For several years the Kanawha
field was. unionized and production
continued uninterrupted under peace.
full conditions and at fair wages. But
in April, 1922, many operators refused
to sign the new contract and an
nounced they would run their mines
with non-union labor at a wage re.
duction Of 35 per cent.
Entire State Hostile
The other big West Virginia field is
known as the Logan district. This
always has been non-union. Thus,
with the detection Of the Kanawha
field from union.sm. the entire State
reverted to it's former condition OF
hostility to organized iabor--with
the exception Of an isolated operator
here and there who put humanity
above profits.
The union miners in the Kanawha
district leid down their tools when
the operators refused to pay the union
scale and have been on strike ever
since.
There are also about 5000 union
men in the Kanawha field who are
idle most OF the time because oper.
ators who cisned the scale are run.
| ming their mines only one or two
days week, If at all. The other
1000 distressed miners in this dis
trict are nonunion men.
In the Logan field. entirely non
union. only about one-half OF the
mines are running at all. These run
from one to three days a week at
reduced wages.
l. Union DOles Small Sums
TIE union doles out a small sum Of
money each week TO members on
strike. but those idle because Of shut
downs get no help from the union
treasury.
The union pays each striker $3.50
I week. with $3.50 additional for his
wife and 30 cents for each child. The
idle miner and his family get nothing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Heard in the Smoking Room

father. IL he paid all the expense bills
ne sent in! At the end of the second
month. our manager wired him at
Chicago:
Your expense bills abnormal. Ten
lines that OF other salesmeE. Why?'
And he got this answer:
.1'll bite, Why2a .....4.ss..a IL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
PARALAUGHS

Wisconsin fishermen have caught
100000 pounds Of carp this season,
they being as plentiful as oil stock
suckers.
The boot1eggers favor giving the
devil his mountain dew.
New Orleans women demand equal
@ghts in barber shops. Hope they
art growing whiskers.
Hudson Maxim says the Volstead
.lct prohibits tea and coffee. How
nice to learn it prohibits something.
Mr.. Brace claims the woodchopp!ns
championship OF New England. The
champion iog-roIiers Of the world are
Ia Washington
ssl,l 5shi
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
A Thought

Remember them that are In bonds.
as bound with them and them which
suffer adversely, as being yourselves
also in the body.-Heb. 1873.
ri EVER elated while one mans
I'M oppressed;
Never detected while ancthags
blessed.-Pope
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

I r. AID one of the smokers in open.
= ing the EARNING:
He said he was fresh from
Stamford University and he showed
that he had plenty of nerve by the way
he asked for a job as salesman on
the read. So, we gave him our hard.
est selling article and ssnt hlm out.
Heaven help that youns college mans
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
A STUDENT.
Divorce Law

To the Editor Of The T{mes
/ wish to express my appreciation OF
your favorable comments on the pro
posed federal uniform marriage and
divorce law. also wish to thank you
for the special write-up given me last
week. I am glad OF your wholerheaFt-
ed support Of this measure.
MRS. EDWARD r. WHITE
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Q U E S T I o N S
ASk-The Times
A " S W e R s

You can &c an answer 10 any ques-
ton OF fact or information By writing
TO the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau. 1892 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 othsr questions will receive a per-
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are coniden-
ttsl--Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Johnny's Morning Faee

Johnny, your face needs was&&
Did you look at It in the nai<rcR thag
morning?"
mo, mother, but e seemed ~
right when I felt it."-Boston TfaNv
script
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Dads Warming

mamie says she's going to take up
Greek and Roman Mythology"
Tell her to let them fool games
alone an attend to her studies. -
Judge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
What is a trousseau tea?

What is a trousseau tea?
TFousseau teas are very popular
when the bride wishes to display her
gifts and trousseau to her friends.
This is merely the usual tea held
shortly before the wedding and the
guests are invited 10 examine the
presents and wardrobe of the bride.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

The editor is willing 70 print Views
OF Times readers on interesting sub
jects. Make your comment brief.
Sign your name a. an evidence OF
good faith. 1t will not be printed
il you object.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

How many bones are there in
the human skeleton? DO men
have more bones than women?
There are eos bones exclusive Of the
thirty.two teeth. Men and women
have the same number Of bones.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
SAVE THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

7 IT is high time movement being launched til
- Federal trade commission from death by srangulaon
The game of Big Business working through conservative
President be to choke the commission by stuing
with Big Business commissioners.
When the Senate, by its nqusvenes forced the President
withdraw the of George B. Christian, President
ngs secretary rendered distinct service every
man in the country.
Christian appointment would swung the balance Of
the Federal trade commission completely friends
Big Business Christian exactly the type commissions
whose appointment would have pleased the packers the movie
rust, or other interests Of monopoliStc strength
The public has than casual conspiracy
stife the activities of the Federal
1t is body in Washington which, during the reign
more business government has been dominated by bust
is the protection of the small business
aeurer aganstubeeton by that particular that dom
aate his field is the hope of the
combinations grabbing monopoe of necessities that prices can
re liked to produce bigger profits.
Now the time to act the Federal trade
rom the conspiracy of its Chrsans place the
President should fearless independent ct
who honestly believes in equal opportunities everybody
SEEMS like President Coolidge could the of
rst-clasS cabinet maker right now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23
Wrong Address

Mail to following persons has
been returned to The Times. If
a better address is furnished us,
mail will be forw 4rded.
C. A. Moore. $40 N. Broadway,
Greenfield, Ind. 4
Mr.. James Herod. So w. Wayas
st., indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

How many acres are planted
annually in the National forests?
Approximately $500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

Who was the father OF the
American patent system?
Thomas jefferson, who drew mp the
earliest patent laws, and while he was
Secretary of State under Washing.
ton. gave his personal consideration
to every application that was made
for patent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

Where is fur farming the most
feasible in the United States?
Fur farming can be carried on to
the best advantage in any section of
the northern United States where the
winters are sufficiently long to insure
production of fine fur. A continuous
low temperature should be maintained
during the months OF December, Jan
uary, February and March.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

WHY NOT appoint William ]. Bryan the Secretary
the NavyG Bill says he's lived for many years
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

What can be done for red
hands?
First, do not expose them to sudden
changes of temperature. Don't use
hot water. BE sure that they are
treated every day to a cold cream
bath
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

What is the composition Of mag
nestle stucco?
Approximately u per cent magne
site, 90 per cent slick and the remain
der sand Some few manufacturers
use cork and asbestos, either of these,
however not to exceed per cent, to
replace the sand.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

Who wrote:
ITO me the neanest flower that,
blows can give
Thoughts that do often lie too
deep for tears?
Wordsworth, in "Ode. limitations
OF Immortality
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

What will render paraffin coil
non-infammable?
The addition OF carbon tetrachloride
or Of chloroform in a sufficient amount
will render paraffin oil noninfam-
mable. The amount to add is best
determined by trial. Pour few drops
into a pan. remove the container to a
safe distance and apply light to what
9 In the nam
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

SEEMS like President Coolidge could the
rst-class cabinet maker right now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

Where is the frs, historical ref
ereRce TO q balloon?
In Ministries history OF Lyons
France, It is recorded that an aero
stat carrying several persons de-
sceaded into the city during the latter
part OF the reign OF Charlemagne
G42.S14. They were charged with
being sorcerers and condemned to
death. 1t is generally believed that a
balloon OF some kind was sent up in
Pekin. China. at the coronation of the
Emperor Fo.Kien in 1906. The first
practical success was that achieved by
the brothers Montgolfier at Annonay,
France, June 5. 1889. when their
large paper balloon. inflated with the
smoke and gases from burning straw,
rose to a height Of 1000 feet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-23

TT BIOLOGICAL Time, as we have
seen, is estimated at 500, 900 900
year. OF this time, the first
Milford chronicle., 1924-05-09
loves Cross Roads

The P. T. A. held their meeting last
Thursday evening. A very enjoyable
program was rendered, after which
candy was served.
Many teachers, pupils and parents
attended field day at Laurel on May
End.
Misses Berta Ward and Anna Tim
mons of Philadelphia. came down on
the excursion on Sunday to visit their
parents.
Mrs. Lizzie Lewis will entertain the
Ladies Aid on Wednesday evening.
Granville Lewis and friend, Miss
Miller, of Wilmington, motored down
to spend the weekend with his par
ents.
Services next Sunday, May 18th at
Bethany Church: Sunday school at
1880 p. m. and preaching at 2:3O, by
our pastor, Rev. James DerricksOn.