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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-22
RAT TAILS ACCEPTABLE
Greencastle Offers Prizes in Six Days
War ON Rodents.
By Times Special

By Times Special
GREENCASTLE Ind, March "a
A rat killing campaign" win start
in this city on Monday and will end
on March go. The Kiwanis Club is
boosting the movement.
Prizes from IS down will be award
ed to those bringing in the largest
number Of rats, the blacklist rat, the
whitest rat, etc. Rat tails will be
accepted as proof by the committee.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-22
MORE CANDIDATES FILE
Seekers After Assembly Seats Are on
Record.

Record.
Candidates fling declarations OF
candidacy today with the secretary Of
State:
Democrats - State representative:
George y. Burkhart, Route E, IndiaS<
apolis; Theodore f. Bates, FIT. Wayne;
Willis r. Gill. C1overdale.
Republicans - State representative:
George c. Wilcoxen, Richmond; Will
liam E. Peats, 7O1 s. New Jersey ST.;
Arthur A. Brown, Henry County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-22

II hope Attorney General
Harry NJ. Daugherty sticks so he
can look those Republicans who
are demanding his resignation in
the face and tell them, where to
60" Thomas Taggart, Indiana
Democratic boss, declared today.
Taggart arrived from New York,
where he stayed a short time
after a tour of the West Indies.
Taggart said this is the same
statement he made in an inter
view in New York, which stirred
a number of Indiana Democrats
to protest. He denied that he
had attacked the Senate investi-
eating committee or any Demo
cratic Senators or that he had re-
ferred to opponents Of Daugh-
erty as "yelpers." "
What About Ralston?
CAS- soon as l landed in New
York group of reporters crowd
ed around me, g" Taggart said in
telling of the interview which
has caused so much comment.
1.-The first thing they said was,
What about Ralston9'
''I told them that I was satisfied.
Ralston would be the logical candi-
date and that he will be the nominee
and make, a great President. They
asked me about Goevrnor AL Smith
Of New York and I told them he didn't
have a chance because there could
be only one candidate and that would
be Ralston.
II told them Smith was a great
friend of mine and that I was very
fond of him and that he was making
great Governor but the reason he
doesn't have a chance is because
Ralston will be the nominee
Ask About Bryan
Then they asked me about Bryan.
and I told them IL Bryan had any
gratitude about him he would work
Continued on Page 81
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-22
HOrn1e Edition

HULL service of the United
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Scripps-Howard Newspaper Al
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Service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-22
Forecast

M OSTLY cloudy tonight and
4V1 Sunday, becoming unsettled
by Sunday night. Not much
change in temperature. Lowest
tonight near freezing.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
FACING THE WINTER WITH
 PLENTY OF COAL

The cold wave we are having has been long delayed, although there is no record that anybody not in the coal business has pined for the frosty breezes. New England has had some of the mildest fall weather in its history, and we can not really begrudge Old Man Boreas his little fling The chances are a return to more equable tempera- ture is soon due.
 There appears to be no coal prob lem this winter. Dealers have been well stocked with black diamonds, the mines have been producing, and necessary propaganda advising citi- zens to store in a supply of coal early has been generally effective. After the experiences of the short age a few winters ago, the urge to stock up on coal early has been present in the minds Of more citi- gems than ever and householders are said to have the situation well in hand.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

structure. now in course of cree 1 ton, no doubt in lcNying heavy toll upon this officials time Compared with this, Improvements in the col lecting system probably must be { sietrackcd When the building Is 1 completed much of the congestion caused by a plethora ot parcels in the present structure will be avoided. Unul the new station Is in working order the postmaster will be as busy as one-armed paper hanger,
 IL is truisn of the postal serv- ice hat it Is responsive to the pub lic's will. The local postmaster from what we know of him, is mo- wise inclined 10 overlook the pub lies wishes regarding any possible aspect of the local service. It can be b-+en for granted that in due time Mothing will be overlooked that will tend 10 improve the serv- ice There has been plenty of ac- ton in this direction, and the end will not be reached with the com pletion of the annex.
 The parcel post service, by the way, is peculiar institution, In New Britain, as Is the case In numerous other cities, 1t is neces- sary 10 provide separate building to handle parcels; yet the govern ment is handling them at such low figure that profits are neg ligible indeed, if postal flnanciering were done of a piece with financing of privately owned institutions, by figuring interest on the investment and sinking fund for amortization as part of the overhead expenses, 1t is doubtful if packages could be transported at the present low rate. The average stamps on parcels total eight cents -- In fact, 1t is less than that, some observers saying 1t Ia closer to six cents. But even at the higher figure, It is clear to anyone that parcels cannot be handled and transported over the country at this figure. It is financially impos- sible, yet the government Is valiant ly attempting 1t and defcits from the parcel post business are made up by the profits on letters; and even in the case of letters, if every thing were figured in. 1t Is doubt ful if they could be transported long distances for a two-cent stamp. From a business and financial standpoint, the post office depart ment is . peculiar institution. but by eliminating charges that ordinar- ily would be levied against the busi- ness, and depending upon congress for appropriations in case Of def icits, it is able to carry on. and 1t is through efficient units such as the local postmaster presides over that this is possible.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
DEPARTMENTAL BILLS

Departmental bills as approved l.. the finance committee of the com mon council, will he recommends for payment tonight as follows:
 1ncidentals, $3,566.S2; interest anI discount, $1.062.50; dogs, sl56; pay ment on taxes. s72,932.o2: city hall commission, s5,79S.o5: municipa comfort station, s64.10; public amusement commission, s37.60; mu- nicipal home service bureau, s3,Sj; municipaH garage commission. s503.55; board Of park commission CTS, regular bills, S1,O27.4S: bond money. s9,71S.75i board of health. hospital bills, $1S7.71: departmenI bills, s1,939.2G: board Of police com missioners, $5,522.33; board of frc commissioners. $2,421.64; street de- partment. s11,691,22: sewer con struction. s610.02: sewer mainte- nance. s17314; subway department, s7S9.61; street sprinkling. s1,1249f permanent pavement. $22.6S5.05; street lighting. s4,03S.27; zoning ap- propriation, sl.190: street improve ment, s7,61750; board of public charities, S9,105.1s; board of water commissioners, SiS,016.94; total S1S0,7s452.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
YOUR CHANGE TO VISIT
 PVBIIC SCHOOLS

The frs. few days Of the week having passed, memory ot the first announcements growing dlmmer, it is possible that many citizens may overlook that this entire week is Education week. fe
 It Is open house in all the city schools and all citizens are welcome to pay them a visit during class hours, note the methods Of instruc- ton, and make themselves &C., quainted with the modus operandi of teaching the young mind to de- Nelop knowledge and take advan- tags Of the accumulated wisdom of the ages.
 This opportunity should not be neglected by the public. It is one that does not come frequently There are thousands Of parents in the city who have never seen the schools attended by their young while the schools are 'tn action. !" The welcome sign is on the doors, the latchstrines are out, and the invitation is most cordial.
 The city has every right to be pleased at the efficiency of its school system. Superintendent Holmes in vites constructive criticism. he de- clares. which is an indication that the local system is always open to suggestions that may lead to i'm provements.
 The public should not permit Education week to pass without contributing a goodly share to Its success.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT BLOW TO FUTURE

The Democratic national commit tee has deficit of s2OOOOo. This amount will have to be raised and Chairman Glenn Shaver of West Virginia has the sad duty of fnd- ing the money,
 In face of the deficit, radical economies are necessary. and in line with this policy the entire pub licity bureau, with headquarters in Washington, has been dismissed, |, according to newspaper dispatches This has hit Influential workers" and a fair.sized party row is in prospect over it. f somebody can indicate how to operate a publicity department without money Glenn may feel disposed to rescind his cruel order.
 It is to be noted that the Re- publlcans have not discharged their publicity force and have no inten- ton Of curtailing it's activities dur ing the Hull between elections
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
COMMUNICATED
Suggests N. B. II. 6. Meet Windham High

Editor New Britain Herald
 read in last evenings Herald that William Flcischcr is 10 give a ban quct to the champion N. B. II. S. team. It seems to the writer tha& this question of being the champion team is dcbatablc. It is very true that wc have a fine team but the hiah school at Windham has a team that hs not been heten in two sea sons. a remarkable string Of viz tories.
 Why can we not have a game, say Thanksgiving ,morning. between these two teams for the state cham pionship, thus proving who has the right 10 the titlc2
 We may say that Windham has played only the smaller high schools, hu. they have issued challenge to the state and it seems that 1t is in order for New Britain high 10 take them on and show them which Is the best. am sure a game at Memorial Field Thanksgiving would draw a , large crowd
 STEADY CUSTOMER.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Tho Cross-Word Puzzle Craze By pr. Walter E. Traprock

It makes me smile when I see all the heat that is being created by the crossword puzzlers. One might think that the crossword puzzle was a new invention instead of the favor ite pastime of our grandfathers. l was born and brought up in a pug gle family, so to speak, my grand father Ezra having for years held down the job of Puzzle Editor of Godey's Lady Book. Well do I re- member his saying to mo: Walt, you have the family geniu-, you are a true puzzle-wit."
 Tn my young manhood we used 10 form two-man puzzle teams, and it is interesting to note that my fel- low holder of the Cross- s-country Cross Word Championship was none other than the editor of The Fun Shop, then in his early teens. Young MaXson Judell and ] defeated all corners, and held the Diamond stud ded Dictionary until we cast aside the pastime for more serious pur- suits 4 pleasant memory is that of our reciting the Unabridged Die tionary for Noah Webster. It took us three days and the old man was quite prostrated by our feat.
 I recall also a crossword puzzle which we construed to fit the lino- lcum pattern in the Judcll kitchen. It contained 32,000 words and drove 12 cooks insane.
 IL was a crossword puzzle which delayed Marshall Ney at Waterloo and resulted in Napoleons defeat. Some day I hope to rewrite history and show what the crossword pug gle has really meant,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
DR. FRANK CRANES DAILY EDITORIAL
The Naked Man
By DR. FRANK CRANE

The Scotch have proverb. The
 The meaning Of this Is that the easily
 accumulate lot of junk their possessions But after awhile they find that little than gafy their vanity and fix them breaking something
 Experienced the baggage has the easier oregone because has been necessary things and too much trouble
 illustrative Of amount of and supplies called mpedimenta fort theym the
 being that do not have oye a of things that belong to
 went from Chicago 10 Boston and back on taEgas change of linen bought another 
 The Mcclure Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
POSTMASTER ERWIN GIVEN
 | NEED OF PRAISE

! NEED OF PRAISE
 The public may not be entirely aware of i', Dur collecting mail is one Of the most difficult problems of tho post office, Residents in the outlying sections. finishing the writing Of letter or two al 9 p, m, think Of the nearest letter box and wonder if their missiyes will leave town the same night should they deposit them there, Inquiry will elicit the information that it cannot be done, that the only way to get the important letters on their way that night Is to transport them to the post office. Then follows 8 vail about poor post office serv- ice"
 Postmaster Erwin hasn't been ad- vertising the fact, but 1t is known that ever since he took hold of the reins in New Britain seven or eight months ago he has increased the night collection service on the main streets of the city. This night col lection is along the main streets, but not intersectiBg streets. This mall, however, is not collected later than 8:30 o'clock, which in the estimation Of innumerabla citizens, Is not late enough, considering that mail is sent both east and west from New Britain as late Cor early) as Z 30 a, m, going via Berlin. It is claimed that later collections than 8;30 would avoid considerable mail reposing in the letter boxes until a morning collection or fore ing the writers 10 take their mail to the post office.
 IL is said that one ot the numer- ous rules and regulations Of the post office department prevents the collection of mail from city letter boxes in towns Of this size later than S.30 p. n, But as t is being done in cities smaller than New Britain. especially those within re-ronoIitan areas, and as it would be a convenience to citizens 10 ex- tend post office facilities ipthis man ner and thus expcditing the serr- ice. it is 10 be hoped that inc post master will soe his Way clear 10 make the improvement whenever other cares are straigh. ened or.
 Postmaster Erwin has made good progress since being given charge of the New Britain office. The Iocsl mail headquarters is in high n'pule throughout the service as an ef- fcient unit in the countrv's .argest business. It not only is housed in a large building, but the handling or inc mail is commendablc a,tri- bute. in which post office workers share inc gIo.y with their post master. The construction Of a par eel DOS, annex on Govt street IS the first important result Of 'a, post masters administration, a n d npcrvis.on Of dcta:k - this new
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
A GOOD JOURNALIST TO HIS REWARD

Gus J. karger IS dead III Nasn- ing7on. "Gus," as even presidents Of the United States were wont to call him, was a confdant, adviser and close friend Of scores Of na- tional figures, including at least two presidents.
 At his funeral the other day was President Coolidge and an astonish- ing array of government officials, Ex,president Taft was one Of the pallbearers.
 Karger was for nearly to dec ades the Washington spond- ent of the Cincinnati Tlmes-star He had been dean of the journal- ists resident in the national capi- tai. The Cincinnati paper is owned by the Taft family and has great prestige in southern Ohio, Indiana and contiguous portions of Ken lucky.
 The remarkable thing about Kar- ger was that he was self-made and virtually self-educated. He was born in Berlin, Of Jewish parents. and came to this country when q boy He became a reporter on a Cincinnati German newspaper, then on the Cincinnati Post, where he became ciey editor, and later went 10 the Times-Star as political writer. later becoming Washingt on correspondent. He was American 10 his fnger-tips," as ex-President Taft stated in a remarkable eulogy to his memory. His news stories from Washington were rarely equalled by any other correspond ent, and the fact that they did not appear In any large eastern news paper did not prevent men in high position from carefully noting his analysis Of public events.
 Both Tan and Harding discussed public questions with Gus and probably thought more highly of his opinions than they did of many members ot the cabinet, Both presidents ca'iHd him by his first name. A co-vorkor once said to Karger. "I sae presid,nt Taf, con- su,ts you before he ever docs any thing. Yes" replied Karger "but then h. goes and does as he phrases
 Kargor could haye secured any Of many sinccurc government ap- poin,moa.s with fancy saiary a. ,ached. But 70 all such suggestions he was deaf. He was q -7arns lst frs. and all the tme, s.d spuroed public office as he would the pagEc. The opinions ot a great section ot several important states poIroa'y were based in large part upon Nar- gers keen and discriml0a'ing weighing O. na'ioaa. events. Prs ident Coolidge, when he arrived m Washington, quickly came 10 es'''m him highly, as apparently was do0o by every public man ot prominence n both parties For Kargcr frs' of all was fair homes, and just, h.. ing prudent in his estimates of pa5- lic assa and entirely deN@,,% o'
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
peg.O'.My-Heart!

One day little Peggy, who is four years old, was taken out to dinner by her aunt. For dessert Peggy was asked what she wanted
 Chocolate pudding" was the prompt reply.
 To try and avoid giving this to her, her aunt said that she didn't like 1t.
 Then Otelia, the colored waitress, said that she, too, disliked 1t.
 But Peggy said: You do like chocolate pudding. because you're chocolate, Otelia." f
 Mary Alice Gleason.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
CAUTION WILL RULE AS HERETOFORE,

The gentle agitation to read the insurgent Republicans in congress out of the party next year prob ably will avail nothing. The process might mean reading quite a mum ber of Republican votes out of the party as we'll as the same voters who carried all the insurgent states except Wisconsin for Coolidge like wise voted for the insurgents and put them where they are because they liked them.
 Reading men out of the party IS one of those things that President Coolidge will tackle with customary caution. If he runs true to form he will think about 1t long time and remain as cool as a cucumber about it. We're willing 10 wager a nickel against q token that the president won't permit the riot act to be read to any of the Republican congress- men Rho are such so-called.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Facts and dFancies
 BIZ ROBERT CULLEN

Knocking usually indicates either carbon or envy.
 After all, the greatest instrument of destruction ever invented is man.
 Almost everybody loves babies, except people who call them in- fants.
 Education pays, Nearly all of the great coaches are college graduates,
 Times change. Once hogs lifted farm mortgages; now worms do 1t at times.
 Sufficient biography: His name was John and nobody ever called him Jack.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

But the Picking girl stood mocking
 Doc King. Oh, you saucy Sally. Watched by the town of Rocking.
 blocking Every street and alley; They saw her kick King, and, no
 joking. Saw her limb-without a stockingi They were shocked at Sally; Yes, her stocking sure was lacking, Shocking Hooking valleyI
 -C, l.. Fdson.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
1 HnrTihln End

Willis--"Heard about Smiths { death? He worked ina powder fac tQTy--there was an accident and-'' NilIes:--"Fxposion, eh?'
 Willis:--"No, this was a face powder factory The poor fellow wns suTocatcd in '." fumes" A. [. Mccoy
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Member Audt Bureau of Circulation

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. Iho A. E, C. Is national organization which turnishes newspapers and adver- tIsers with strictly honest analysis of circulation. Our circulation statistics are based upon this audit. This ineureS protection against fraud in newspaper distribution tgut.s to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
They Simply Put Their Foot Down

Holmes;-"Do you believe women can stand more suffering than men 2" Shoe Clerk:-"It's been my obser- vation that they can,"
 John J. Mueller.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
LETT s6O.OOO ESTATE.
Justice GoH Held S50.000 in Prop
 erty and S1O.0O0 Personal.

New York, Nov. 19.-The will Of former Justice John w Golf Of the supreme court was filed today. The ate iurist left real estate valued at more than S5a,000 and more than $lh,0oo in personal property,
 Judge Golf l ft his daughter, Mss lnnisEll,, a Catholic nun, all his corr porate stocks and bonds and the in come for life from his real estate bonds and mortgages. John w. Golf a son, receives the rcsiduary cs'ate amounting 10 about $50, ,Oo0.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
TIRE IN MNRNL,ILE

Wore s'er, Mss Ao. B.. A i.r, which swept from t!. ,...r tp th. third floor Of fom Story wooden block on I.amIrtl.r str.'' early this morning lrolo tw.tv-. .sHt persons to thn s'~.., aul a'a sl..- o00 damage u.Eote sr .ls snprsI by fire companies w.rI a.ss-rcI tha two alarms. Ii-o>ory 1s tho fire soon ar It e'ar'.d and tcroic work hy tht crew ol Lo-a seven rr-- vented loss Of lie. l'irra,r, r9- iremDn and ciNiIja@ -,suu,r, ~a,.I against the fam s 'a .t t', orcu- pants out of t5e ''G. F. rt irforr Tho rrr snrpt througa q, heart Of tho building.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

A new light ray penctrates brick walls, and hereafter the most reac- tionary bead won't be safe.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

Almost everybody kicks about silver dollars except the manufac- turer of suspenders.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
TELEPHONE CALLS
HSRALp PUBLISHING COMPANY

Business Odice .,.u.. 9.5 Editorial Rooms .,.,. gs6
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19

The Herald Ia or sale daily ID New York at Hotalings News Stand. Times Square; Schultz News Stand, Entrance Grand Central, &2nd street.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
! slo.kina I.xhibilion

No2H 1T Rocking lived young Doc
 King. Tn 'he Hooking Valley; r.. teG in love with Setly Ice Who lived in PekirE Alley. King Was a Ching-a ling Chine", And q Chinese laundry girl was she, Good looking Doc King came thsie
 pcokinE, = Il.L.na.. En
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Observations On Tke Weather

Washington, Nov '2-Eorccast for soutAcrn New EIeaud: Fair tonight; Thursday jdlr~ slightly warmer; mOd"ibtt to t,.sA north winds.
 Fair tonight. e,i@t> warmer in central ml u"r..olu portions; Thursday fair. slel'ty uarm,r in central portion, mo..Ta,. io variable north winds
 Conditous. Tn0 ana oT high pressure Vtioh ios h,. causing unusually low t'mperat.r- 'nr se}- eral days ID tho cas'.. districts, will probably pa.s cut '2 soa to- night. T. is folIos ! tt au area of low pres>urs wai". is u-.ln"iur un- settled weather wi1 l-ms tm- perature in the c-rfral a.d w-st TIT sections. Zero tompera.2irs were reported this morning from Vermont and Maine and freezing 'aIuns as far south as Georgia.
 Conditions favor for lis ,jinlt5 fair io'loNad by il. r..>u~ ctoudi- rrss with slowly usIae t.mr atgrr
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
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TOUGH! By R. E. Alexander

Knock that off dare y to- Cowardly-ca I could lick you With both arms broke! Yes, y c'n Nc do it, Canninull--that's me! I kill 'em drink their BLOOD! Aw, gwan. you--your name is MUD! Well. hit me! Int me, Gwan n hit Me, why don't y? You think you're
 IT,
 "Yes. sir, c'n step over that don't want to. You leave my hat Alone. I'll slap y f'r row Ot tombst ones! Gee, tn wind does
 blow!
 v will, will y? Try it n see' say-nobody c'n fool with me N not git hurt ] double dare Y to-Le' go my HAIR! Take that. doggonc " Ow. Y will Bite, will y? Ow, ON. oW. Wait
 till
 [ git a stone n I'll fix you I'm goin' [ tell my mother, too Woo-oot, You le' me up, l say! You're settin' on my stummick--
 HEY.
 When rit up I'll kill you dead Cr' Ow, Nc EYE, 'Nough'
 'NOTGH, I said"
New Britain herald., 1924-11-19
Both sit Down on the Job

Jm.-"I understand he occupies d chair of r}ilosopbH"
 Janc.-"Whal Is he-a colegr professor or a 5auitor'"