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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Under
Miss Indiana,s
Torch
BY GAYLORD NELSON
INTOLERANCE

TOWN at Cannelton, Ind, GER
tain esteemed and reputable
81 citizens crave the scalp Of
Preston Harding, superintendent of
the Perry County schools.
The reason given is that a lee
turer, brought by Harding from Chi
Gag to deliver five lectures before
the county teachers institute, turned
out to be a ~"modernist."
Thus the war againts the mod
ernists" goes merrily on in a series
of pitched battles and bush-whack-
ing operations.
The first killing frosts Of autumn.
and a triangular presidential race
with all its clatter and dust, are
coming down the main road.
It makes no difference in the war
against "~modernists." Postpone
ments and rain checks are unknown
in this
Perhaps the superintendent com
mitted a g1evous fault in permitting
the imported lecturer to subvert the
moral and intellectual tone of Can
DSILOH. GSIiidpe the AIAulS l4obAOli III
the would-be sca1pers is justified.
Yet intolerance seldom succeeds in
stamping out anything except itself
it has tried and failed too often.
Folks who doubted that the earth
was fat used to be b~arbecued be-
fore a slow fire. And yet yesterday
three American airplanes landed in
New York. They had been around
the world. No one was burned at
the stake as a result. A modern
list" doctrine Of 500 years ago has
becomes the commonplace Of today.
SO with the doctrines advocated by
by the Cannelton lecturer. They
may be utterly wrong; they ma be
true. Truth viii prevail in the end.
Scalping the county superintendent
neither proves nor disproves any
thing. Intolerance IS not an argu.
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

WHEN He'll nd-Maria Dawes was just himself and not a
w vice presidential candidate, he talked right up in public
and said what he meant.
In his own home town of Chicago, where he runs a big bank
and fights labor unions, the gallant swashbuckler was a regular
so~n-ofa-gun when it came to taking the hide off his enemies in
a public speech.
Addressing the Union League Club of Chicago on Feb. %,
1928, old He'll nd-Maria burst forth as follows:
Governments are framed, among other things, to protect
gy. That form of Government which history has proved most
futile and disastrous for the proper protection of a people from
the mob is a free democracy. Such steps as have been taken in
the extension of the primary system away from the principles
of our great constitutional representative and free Government
and toward the principles of free democracy are leading in the
direction of mob rule under evil leaders"
This gives us an idea of what General Dawes thinks of de
mocracy and CT the people themselves. But he hasnt lost hope,
as witness the following:
SIS there any right-minded man in this audience or in the
country who fears this coming contest and who does not see in
it the regeneration of constitutional American Governments
"Does he not already note the progress which has been
made by our great, strong and determined President, Warren
G. Harding-that progress from the Adamson law to the Daugh-
erty injunction which, in my judgment, future generations will
regard as the beginning of a new era of law and order in this
country?"
Evidently Coolidge's running mate regards the Daugherty
injunction issued against railroad workers ss the new bill Of
rights and charter of American liberty.
1t was in April of the same year, and right after a confer
ence with Attorney General Daugherty at Miami, Fla, that
General Dawes organized the Minute Men of the Constitu-
on'-probably to stand by the Daugherty injunction
But will Candidate Dawes really carry out his threat to
"be himself and say on the stump what he actually thinks of
government of, by and for the people7
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Tom Sims Says

Bad news from London. This city
now maintains ninety municipal
bands, in all of which are sax
cphones.
The Prince OF Wales will visit
South America next year, perhaps
TO compare its bathing girls with
ours.
A new lamp. consuming % per
cent air, has been invented. but too
late to make speeches this campaign.
Colleges are opening and If the
boys wear their trousers much larger
they can slip them on over their
heads.
There are about 10000 auto repair
shops in the United States, all doing
a rushing business every Monday.
Player pianos that will run an
hour without stopping are being
made because there is no law against
it.
Buffalos, Indians, dodo birds and
pedestrians are becoming extinct.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Ask The Times

You can get an answer to any cues
tion of fact or information by writing
to the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ingtOn, D.. c.. inclosing . 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 confden-
tial-Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
When Dad Lets Loose

Say. have you any idea what you
are talking about?"
Il don't believe I have. You see,
my wife is away and I'm just sorter
letting my tongue run loose, so to
speak."-Boston Transcript.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Mothers Promise

Mamma, you said last year you'd
buy me a little brother when they
got cheaper"
Yes, what about it, my dear?"
'See, it says here, Children half
price Detroit News.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

He probably would give many dol
lars to spend a week in a one-room
fiat IN Harlem.
The other day a thin woman with
a ragged fur collar and a small child
hung before the gate of the Princes
American home. She was Mrs. Kath-
ering Tudor Vermillion, who claims
to be the last living descendant Of
Henry VIII. of England and the
ruling family Of Tudor. Admittancc
was refused her.
At Belmont Park race track the
Prince walked on forbidden ground.
A track attendant ordered him away.
The Prince smiled good-naturedly
and left.
Even a prince respects efficiency.
1t reminds of the time in Indian
apolis when Carl G. Fisher, famous
sportsman and one Of the three own
ers Of the great automobile speed
way, attempted to walk across the
track Of his race course during prac-
tice.
You can't go in there" he was
told by a guard.
"But I own most Of the track" he
answered.
GO tell it to the manager" said
the guard as he edged Fisher gate
ward.
That same day the guards salary
WAS increased and HIS future WAS
assured.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
COALITION
INST
L. S. SEEN
European Observers Believe
Japan Is Organizing
Against America,
BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS
Times Foreign Editor

Ca ASHINGTON, Sept. ia stu.
I\N/I pendous coalition Of nations,
" carefully engineered by Japan
for war against the United States is
f~oreseen by European observers.
Mexico. Central and South Amer
lea, Russia and China are seen COM
ing into the war on the side Of
Japan. with England giving the coal
ition nj least her moral support.
On the other hand. Canada. Aus
tralia. New Zealand and South Al
RIGA would line up with the United
States. perhaps even to the extent
of fighting on our side, according TO
one experts forecast.
"a formidable storm is gathering
over the distant ocean ironically
named the Pacific says "A Eu-
ropean.' writing In the carefully ed
tied and painstaking political month
ly, La Revue de Geneva" (Switzer-
landl.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Are guinea pigs edible?

Arc guinea PISS CuAflC-
United States. but they are consid-
cred very choice food in South
America. They may ne baked "
cut into pieces and fried or frica-
seed. The female are more tender
and better favored than the males.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

What State produces the most
soapstone. and what is ~soapstone?
Virginia produces most Of the
soapstone, which is an impure form
of tale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

JUST H same, it is the long-haired women that bob up
enely and carry off all the prizes at the State fairs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

Where were the Democratic con-
ventions held during 1872. 1876,
1880. 1884 and 1888?
1872. Baltimore, Md: 1875, St.
Lousi Mo; 1880. Cincinnati, Ohio;
1884, Chicago. Ill; 1888, St. Louis,
Mo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
THINGS LOOK
BAD TO THE
DEMOCRATS
Unlike G, 0, Pp Be-
Iieye Conditions Could
Be Improved,
Times Washington Bureau.
1872 NeD York Are.

EV Sept ia
Nv few days ago the Republicans
III Issued a Campaign Book.
In 1t the United States was painted
as a haven of the happy and pros
porous; as the land where all's well,
and where the best hat can be de.
sired is that everything be left just
as it is.
Now. the Democrats have issued
their wi Campaign Book" \ few
quotations from it will suffice -
show thai the Democrats think there
r a number of ways in which con-
ditions in the United States might be
considerably improved.
More than > per cent Of the
farmers in the States west OF the
Mississippi River have been pauper-
lied during the present Republican
Administration by bankruptcy pro
ceedings, by voluntarily giving up
their farms, or by. becoming eco
nomic serfs to their creditors" is the
way the Democrats bring up the
matter OF agricultural conditions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

Music eeks from strange haunts.
William Opperheimer, a stage door
man, has just had a song published.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
The BObber Shop

BY c. A. L.
- LONDY the manicure got
Is threeA rings on her birthday,
- and then the telephone got
out Of order.
Pete the porter says another way
to start a stubborn fountainpen is
to let the baby suck it.
Il may be fnicky," said a man in
the end chair this morning, but
I still maintain ~suspenders should
be worn with a dress suit"
The man next door is learning to
waltz and run a flivver, but he
can't reverse either yet.
NEXT!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

,EDISON SAYS Coolidge will be elected if he doesn't talk
y showing, alsos that he is a wizard with jokes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
immigration Trouble

The trouble primarily Will be over
Asiatic immigration, the review de-
clares. but other factors enter into
the situation, to Japan's advantage.
Japan Will not fight now" says
the critic, mot before she has made
careful preparations. These prepare
tions must cover n wide neld-fnan-
cial, military and diplomatic-and
viii take time"
At present, he states. Japan is no
match for the United States and
knows it.
THAT inferiority can be over
come in only M way-by careful
diplomatic preparations" he ex-
plains. MANY forces in South Amer
lea and in the Far East. both of
which feel threatened by the uncon-
scious Imperialism and commercial
prosperity Of the United States, are
working in her favor. Japan seems
designed by nature to become the
center around which all these NAL
contents shall rally, the coali-
ton that is slowly but surely form
ing against America.
China Bthind Japs
Every intelligent observer in the
Far East agrees that public senti-
ment in China is strongly behind
Japan on the immigration question
and the rapprochement between
China and Japan, unexpected as 1t
may SEEM. is surely making head
way"
Japan and Russia are gradually
getting together despite apparently
wide Emergencies and recent political
changes in Japan, are expected to
facilitate an understanding, says the
author.
simultaneously" he observes.
Japanese diplomacy has been active
Of late in Spanish America. and par
ticularly in Mexico. Lat Ameri-
cans, who grow indignant henever
they hear the United States called
America resent keenly the i'm
perialist designs that they imagine
are hidden under the Monroe Doc
trine. They would prefer less pro-
lection against imaginary enemies
and more protection against their
dangerous patron.
I'VE may be sure that Japan is
not ignorant of that factor neglect
ing it,"
The writer analyses the possible
effect on the rest of the world in the
event hostilities grow out Of such a
coalition and foresees the possible
disruption Of the British mpire. the
Domions siding one way, the mother
country the other.
He closes with the warning that
"premonitions Of tragedy Turk in the
air." and expresses the feal that
"the clouds we see now gathering
over the Far East are breeding a
tempest that will reach us ALL"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Who were the Lotus-eaterso

Who were the Lotus-eaters?
One of the Lotophagi. tabled to
have lived on the fruit of the lotus.
and to have forgotten care and given
themselves UP to INDECENT enjoyment.
In everyday language. when one is
referred to as a "1otus-eater" it
means he or she is devoted to the
pursuit of pleasure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

THOSE German nationalistS tried to convey, when
Crossed the Dawes plan, was Deutschland uber Helen
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

AS soon as the world became well
discovered. worlds fairs became pop
ular. Now, with radio in the best
graces Of a tinkering public, the
first radio fair will be held here on
Sept. %.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
4 THOUGHT

It is easier for a camel to go
through the eye of a needle, than
for a rich man to enter into the
kingdom of God-Matt. 1924.
A mans true wealth is the good
he does in the world.-Mohammed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Into what three divisions are

INTO What three DIVISIONS are
rocks divided?
The sedimentary, plastic, or aque-
Gus rocks. which include the more
diverse types; massive or igneous
rocks, which are the product Of con
solidation from cooling of a molten
"a Of magma, and metamorphic
rocks, which are composed of types
developed from processes of alter
alton out of originally igneous or
sedimentary rocks. but include not
only those rocks which may be
traced to one class or the other, but
also those the origin Of which is in
doubt.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
They Quote Figures

-H 49, tAAAA1 up 'AA1
matter OF agricultural conditions.
They Quote Figures
When the question ossthe protect
i've tariff is reached. the Democrats
find little difficulty in making an ar
gument out Of figures alone.
The people of the United States"
the Democrats report. now pay
annually through the tariff over six
billion dollars TO be exact. S6.504.
S41.32W OF which only S233.946,0 2O.
or one-twenty-siXth. goes into the
Treasury for the benefit of the
people. All the rests .270. S95. 300
goes into the possession Of favored
individuals or corporations"
The Democrats also disagree very
completely with the Republicans in
estimating the character and ability
Of Candidates Coolidge and Dawes.
Not Strong Leader
Through Democratic eyes. Presi-
dent Coolidge does not appear as a
strong silent leader.
Instead. the book records:
president Coolidge. faced by
signal opportunities and national ex-
pectatiOns. has lamentably failed as
a leader either of the people or his
party. He has failed to solve do
nestle problems and to improve
foreign relations. Although his party
had a majority in the Senate and
the House he has been for the most
part unable to persuade Congress to
adopt what he has proposed or to
reject what he had opposed.
In the midst of revelations Of tho
worst corruption and scandal in two
generations, Mr.. Coolidge remained
passive and inert and moved. when
he moved ar all. only under pressure
of indignant public opinion"
Dawes and Oil
OF Mr.. Dawes it is said: "Mr.
Dawes shares with his brother. Be
man C. Dawes, control Of the Pure
Oil Company, n of the largest con-
Germs of the kind in America. This
Pure Oil Company is now n of the
forty-five defendants in the suit
brought by the Government to dis
solve the alleged gasoline monopoly.
The Government alleges that these
corporations have violated the Sher-
man antitrust law, which Mr.. Dawes
took occasion to criticise and at
tack in 1905. 1905 and 1907"
Attention is also directed to Mr..
Dawes close affiliation with former
United States Senator Lorimer. who
was thrown out Of the Senate be
cause he employed corrupt methods
and practices in obtaining hi selec-
ton. Dawes wrote to Lorimer, after
his election in 1909:
Your election means that in its re-
lation to governmental legislation
this State will always have the
proper position"
After Lorimer was expelled from
the Senate Dawes helped him,
through questionable means, to start
a bank in Chicago. Only recently
the Illinois Supreme Court has held
Dawes own bank responsible for the
debts incurred by Lorimer, on the
ground that representatives of Dawes
had made false statements to the
bank examiners.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

Noon is the instant of the passing
Of the sun over the meridian where
n happens to be: the point at
which the sun overhead is equidis-
tant from the east and west horizon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11

When did Marshal F'och take
supreme command Of the allied
forces and who first suggested that
he do so?
He took command March %. 1918.
The idea was first seriously preached
by Lloyd George.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
Are fish good brain food9

There is a widespread notion that
fish contain large proportions of
phosphorus. and on that account
they are particularly valuable as
brain food. The percentages of
phosphorus in specimens analysed
are not larger than those found in
the flesh of other animals used as
food. But. even so. there Is no evil
dence to warrant the statement that
fish are more valuable than any
other food materials for the nour-
ishment of the brain.
When is the best time to top n
tree?
In the fail or winter. during the
dormant period.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-09-11
GENERAL DAWES. HIMSELF

with He'll nd Maria Dawes was just himself and not
w vice-presidential candidate, he talked right up in publ
and said what he meant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
IN DAUPHINY ALPS.
Roads Fluff Of Thrills And Beauty
 Traverse Le VercOrs District.

lNoduS (Ahhu oV0uVy
 Traverse Le Vercors District.
 I would be hard to find district more full of interest to the traveller than that of Le Vercors, situated at almost the very doors of Grenoble, the chief center of the excursion district of the Dauphiny Alps.
 The Vercours district is quite differ ent in character from the other parts of Dauphiny, and travellers who. have wis., ited it are unanimous in tile opinion that few other localities can rival it. The chief characteristic of the region lies in the high tablelands, to which ac- cess is gained by means of extraordi- nary roads full of thrills and beauty, which leave the traveller almost dumb with astonishment as he passes along them for the first time. Now they are hewn out of the solid rock, now they run by the side of sparkling river, or along sweet meadow lands, or perhaps they are suspended like balconies round the mountain side at dizzy height above ravine at the bottom of which may be discerned the hurrying waters Of turbulent mountain stream. Next they trevers the dim glades of the for est to emerge again into the sunshine on fresh scenes of beauty to charm the tourists eye. These roads traverse such wonderful scenery as the Gorgas de la Bournes, the Grands Goulets, the Petits Goulets, Les Ecouges and Combe Laval, each with it's own individual charm.- Le Vercors Letter to the Continental Edition of the London Mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
Of course, the roof is important

When making improvements lay roof of Barrett Shingles right over the old wooden shingles. Low in first cost, easy to lay, Barrett Shingles never need painting or staining, never rot or rust. Their soft colors afford great artistic possibilities, and they are highly 6re-resistant. Ask your hard ware, building supply or lumber mer- chant to show you the -four styles of Barrett Shingles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
KEEP GERMAN PROMISE

METZ, France-In October, 1918, when the allies had broken the enemy front, Bender, German bishop of Metz and a committee composed chiefly of women, took a. VOW to erect a statue of the Virgin in the Place Saint Jac cues, which is in the center of the city, if the city escaped bombardment The German municipal authorities gave the necessary permit.
 The French bishop decided to carry out the promise made by his predeces- sor and the new city council ratified the decision of the former authorities. The statue, the work of the sculptor, Jacques Martin, has been set up on the column which had been prepared for it, which is eight meters in height.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
About Writers Of Anonymous
 Letters
By SOPHIE IRENE LOEB

A YOUNG woman was weeping the A other night because of the receipt
 of an anonymous letter, but she dried her tears very shortly at the words of a strong friend who spoke to her something like this:
 'The biggest coward-the worst weakling in the world is he who writes letter and has not the nerve to sign his name He has not the courage he was born with. He likes to think that he is brave, but he is only brazen and of the lowest order. He is simply vent ing his spleen with poison pen, and the only way in which he can get any com fort out of it is that you pay attention to it.
 His kind is the one that would fly away at the first sign of fight. He has never been on the firing line, and is usually in hiding when there is a real skirmish. Such a person goes through life unlovely and unloved, for he is always showing the mean side of his makeup. He sees no good in any thing, is satisfied with his own sordid- ness, and lives on the smelling salts of scandal.
 ''The only way to treat an anony- nous letter is as though you had never received it. Tear it up and throw it to the winds, for it was only bag of wind that waited it to you. Whatever the truth is, it has been miserably distorted and magnified That is the way with all such missives. For get it."
 And she did.
 There is one thing to add to this ad- vice, and that is that the anonymous letter-writer is usually developed in making it habit to think evil of every thing and everybody.
 When a person keeps on writing such letters, he is apt, almost unconsciously, to betray the venom of his own make up, and without knowing it, convey his true self to others; and then wonders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-15
F all Frock Of
 Satin

THE straight little collar of new
 design, suggestive of the Chinese
 influence, forms a colorful touch in cherry, black anG white and blue. The narrow cuffs are of the same, while on the skirt a wide band of em- broidery holding the same colors serves delightful decoration.
 The distinctive feature of this model is the jacket effect that is achieved by the short tunic, which crosses from the front of the neck to the right side front of the hip. The edge of either bound or finished with a narrow fold, and continues around the lower edge to the right side, where it turns in line with the side seam and finishes under a sash end that is held in the seam.
 Another sash end, appearing from the front portion, ties with it in bew which, while carelessly naive, does not detract from the general trigness.
 While any light weight woolen ma terial would be suitable for this frock. heavy satin is also adaptable and would be charmingly youthful.