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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Animal Facts

Government Hunter Peterson has
killed in the Okanogan national for
est, washington, one of the rare
criminals of the grizzly bear race. He
was accused of doing to the death
thirty-fiwe cattle and $50 sheep last
year, as much for recreation as for
food. Last thing he did was to charge.
but Peterson's dogs diverted him until
the hunter could plant his lead in the
right spot Grizzly weighed 1000
pounds.
Lawrence Finley, FerryviIle, Wis.
entered a poor, crippled COW, such as
is usually killed for beef, in the State
milk competition and got the big
laugh. At the end of a four months
test the cripple led them all in the
quantity yielded
English footwear manufacturer has
Just made a dozen pairs of shoes out
of python serpent's skin. Color is
fawn and texture Is fine but tough.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Tongue Tips


author: MY heart would shrink In
speeches. terror from deciding the
destiny of a single human soul"
Father F. J. Heaney, priest, Staten
Island. n. Y: Il love a dog. A
priest, you know, is a. lonely old bache-
lor. Sometimes. in the silent watches
Of the night, when problems come to
be settled, and the priest can talk
to none on earth about them. why he
can talk to his dog, his pal, his faith
full, silent friend"
Fletcher Steele, landscape architect:
1.-THE home garden is not a matter of
money but is a matter of work and
brains. Use cabbages among your
flowers, for there is no flower which
produces so beautiful a shade of blue
as does the lowly cabbage"
James NJ. Beck, solicitor general of
the United States: after all, would
it do the country any harm to leave
all the voting in the hands of those
who take sufficient interest to vote
regularly, instead of keeping the
privilege in the hands of the movie
Drained. who go auto riding or play
golf rather than voter"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
POliceWonen

To the Editor Of The Times
According to Police Chief Rikhoff
the department is in need of more po-
Hcemen. If this is true. why do they
keep twenty-five policewomen, who
are of no real value to the department.
on the pay roll2
I see a report that Columbus. Ohio.
is getting along very well with two
poicewomen. AS I see II, this would
be plenty for this. city-just two or,
three as investigators in cases where
women and girls are involved.
Women are Of no more general
value to the police department than
they would be to the fire department.
A CITIZEN.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Mars and "Jup''
To the Editor Of The Times

To the Editor Of The Times
The cloudy condition of the atmos-
phere obscured our vision on Tuesday
morning, so the conjunction Of Mars
and Jupiter could not be seen in In
dianapolis.
Several persons told me they got
up early only to be disappointed. But
do not despair. Mars and Jupiter viii
be closely associated for several days,
but Mars, the big red fellow, will be to
the east of Jupiter, the white one, and
on account of its greater speed of
fifteen miles per second, while Jupiter
moves at only eight miles per second,
they will rapidly separate to a greater
distance.
The earth, however, moves at 1875
miles per second and we will rapidly
overtake both of these planets.
We will pass between Jupiter and,
the sun on June at p. M, and bel
tween Mars and the sun Aug. %, at
which time Mars will be at his closest
approach to the earth, less than
thlrty-six millions Of miles. He must
be viewed on that night before II p.
m. or else the moon rising at that
hour viii dim his radiance.
Astronomers are anticipating great
things at that time, hoping to dis
cover whether Mars is inhabited.
E. P. MCASLIN,
5901 Dewey Ave-
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GO1NE of the men in the smoker.
IL who was evidently q travelling
N man, told one on himself.
"Some Of us have to be economical,
and especially we travelling men, but.
no matter what happens at home. we
have to just keep on travelling, moth
ing will stop US, life or death. Take
the men who sometimes get the most
moderate salaries, they are the ones
that have the largest families, oft
times. I knew a man well, who had
Travelled for years and he had a large
family; in fact, twelve. He was far
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lie o he very shortly known.
would rather do
people vince whenever Eddie
a and
that's the phrase Bshers
ing be the end of Ed
There's credit due fellow
hobby steeplechngs got to
be Dc a hobby horse
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Is Big Handicap

Tommy had sprained his wrist and
didn't want to go to school. But
your wrist is nicely bandaged," urged
his mother. ut won't prevent you
from attending classes" Still the boy
held back, Dad took a hand at this
point.
Now speak up, son." commanded
his father. Lets have the real rea-
son. Why don't you want to go to
school with a sprained wrist?"
TOO many boys owe me a licking"
Louisville Courier.
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Family Fun
One for the Doctor

''Iow win DIR. Carver's new hospital
be furnished2"
IT understand there'n be twin
death beds in every room. American
Legion Weekly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
MAN ALONE
OF MAMMALS
HAS REASON
Reflex Action in Some AMI
mails Is Not Action of
Mind,
BY DAVID DIETZ
Science Editor Of The Times
lC,nnYrfght bV David Dietzl

1
- evolution from its physical as
0 pect. However, it has another
important side, That is the mental
side
The scientist realizes the impor-
tance Of this, for he calls the present
age which began when man became
the dominant creature on earth, the
Age Of Reason.
One school Of scientists maintains
that all creatures, including man. are
only automatic machines and that all
mental phenomena are basically moth
ing but so many chemical reactions
within the organism. This is the So
called mechanlstic view
But another school adheres to what
is known as the "vitalistic" view,
claiming that mind" is something
which can not De explained on a ply
steal basis.
Behavior On Incline
There seems to be an inclined plane
of behavior, as it were. starting with
the simple one-celled animals.
An amoeba will pursue and enguIf
or eat" another amoeba. Here is
apparently a definite energetic &C
ton.
Another one-celled animal, the So
called slipper animalcule, when reach
ing sphere Of isturbance. viii stop
retreat and set off again at a differ
ent angle. Here apparently is a def
mite reaction to environment.
In higher types Of microscopic or
ganisms we find some with several
reactions to a stimulus. the creature
trying one after another This is
called the trial and error" method
Next in many celIed animals. we
find what are called reflex actions
That is. the stimulation # certain
nerve cells causes a definite reaction
If the muscles.
Thus the earthworm. half out Of
its burrow, jerks back into il upon
the disturbance caused by the tread
Of a bird. The action is automatic
the disturbance stimulating The nerve
cells which in turn cause the action
Of the muscles.
Whole Body Adjusted
The next step in the ascending
scale consists Of what have been
named tropisms. These are oblira-
tory movements which the animal
makes adjusting its whole body to
the cause Of stimulation. Thus a
moth always fees into a flame. This
Is because as the moth files by a
fame, one eye receives more light
than the ether. As a result there is
an inequlEbrium set up in the moths
nerve-cells and muscle.ceus which
forces It 10 turn so that both eyes
are Illuminated equally. As a result
1t flies into the flame.
Next we fnd instructive behavior
as in ants. bees and wasps. Here
certain lines Of conduct seem TO be
inoorn in the creature.
Gradually we come to a type Of
action In animals which seem to re.
duire the assumption Of an existence
OF intelligence rather than instinct
70 explain them.
And lastly we come TO reason. This
IS found in man alone and dlstin.
guishes man from the other creatures
upon the face Of the earth.
Next article in series: How
Evolution Works.
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Editors Mail

Tho editor is willing to print views
Of Times reade $ on interesting SUBJ
iects Make your comment brief.
Sign your name as an evidence OF
good faith 1t viii not be printed
if you object.
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Car Service

To the Editor Of The Times
I see where the street railway com.
pany still is asking for increase in
fare with the present service.
call it poor service when you have
to stand, FIVE, ten and fifteen minutes
waiting for a car. Then only pay
track men 321a cents per hour.
1t seems If the company were
granted an increase it would try to
pay laborers more money.
l am opposed to increased fare.
STEPHEN HICKMAN
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Sister Posts Him

Mother thinks you are perfectly
lovely!'
what does your daddy think7''
"He thinks mother has gone dafrys~
Judge.
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A Thought

Be W not unequally yoked together
with unbelievers. II Cor. Ola.
(Txl HE fearful unbenef is unbe-
Lief In yourself.
k---4 Carlyle
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Q U f s T I o N s
ASk-The Times
A n s w E R S

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
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stamps tor reply Medical. legal and
marital advice cannot be given. nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions will receive per
sonal reply Unsigned requests cannot
be answered All letters are conhden-
ual.--Edltor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Dads Hunting

well, sir, my shotgun let out e
loar and there lay a dead wolf ahead
of US"
"How long had it been dead?'>--
Lampoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
Who was Anacreon?

Who was AnaCreOnY
One of the most esteemed lyric
poets Of Greece. He lived 57050o
Is. G. His poems are marked by
sweetness, urbanity, exquisite sim
picity, and by a delicate and airy
touch. He deals chiefly with love and
wine, but shows also marked
capacity for satire. He seems to have
written five volumes OF poems, but
Cnly G few fragments remain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

What is the correct use OF the
word whole?
whole" is to be used only when the
object spoken OF is a unit. as the
whole" of an apple.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20
What is an ouzel?

A genus Of insessoria1 or perchng
birds, included in the family of thrush
es. The specific name Of the common
or ring ouzel is derived from the pres
ence Of broad patch or strip Of white
extending across its breast. The water
ouzel belongs to a different family
Ouzel IS also a poetical name for the
blackbird.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

What is the average speed of
an eagle?
Between 20 and 25 miles an hour.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

When did Harry Thaw kill Stan
ford White?
June %, 1906
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

7LVIN WASHINGTON VAN
q DORSTEN, violin maker of
Chicago. has again an
nounced himself a candidate for
President. He's 70 years old and
has been a candidate for nomination
in seven other elections He in
vites members of all parties to help
him organize his Independent
Goodbackers" party.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

Why did Cleopatra and Antony
commit suicide?
Cleopatra committed suicide, accord
ing to tradition, by the bite Of an asp,
in order to escape being exhib-te in
the triumphal procession of Octavi-
anus; Antony. deserted by the Egyp-
tian fleet and his own army and de
ceived by a false report Of the death
Of Cleopatra, committed suicide by
falling on his sword. Cleopatra's SUI
eide followed Antony's.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

What Is a good cement for
crockery?
One Of the strongest is lime and
white Of an egg. Take a sufficient
quantity Of the egg to mend one ar
ticle at a time, shave off a quantity Of
limo. and mix thoroughly. Apply
quickly to the edges and place firmly
together. when it win very soon be-
come set and strong. Mix but a small
quantity at a time. as 1t hardens very
soon. so 1t cannot be used. Calcined
plaster Of Paris would answer the
same purpose as lime.
Is 1t true that Lincoln, Garfield
and Mckinley were all shot on Fri
day2
Yes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-20

Who built the Coliseum at
Rome?
The Emperor Vespasian had it built
II was dedicated however. by his soI
and successor, Titus. in 4. D. so.
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Between 20 and % miles an hour.
Are Mars, Venus, Saturn and
Mercury believed to be inhabited?
Mars and Venus are tho only ones
Of these planets on which 1t is
thought we may possibly look for
life; and in the case of Venus, the
possibility is very faint. We can not
make q sweeping assertion that
science believes" either Mars or
Venus is inhabited, as there is, Of
course, 6 wide difference OF opinion
on this subject.
What is ''claustrophobia?'
A morbid dread OF confined
places.
What is the best thing to do
when a fish bone is lodged in the
throat?
A raw egg taken Immediately will
usually carry down a fish bone that
can not be gotten up from the throat.
Of course If the bone can he gotten
up it is better.
Who was the Learned Black
smith,
Elihu Burritt 1S11-1s79) the Ameri.
can hnguist. He was In early Life a
blacksmith. d
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What is ''claustrophobia?
A morbid dread OF confined
places.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
TOWN MEETING NEXT
SATURDAY
Town Manager System
to be Considered

A special town meeting has been
called for next Saturday afternoon at
the Opera House, to dispose of vari-
Gus matters, some of which have
been pending since the annual town
meeting last March. The town is
considering the advisability of adopt
ing the town manager system for the
management of its municipal affairs,
and the appointment of a committee
to investigate and report at town
meeting some time before next Jan
uary.
Several other matters are scheduled
for the consideration of the voters
next Saturday. They include the
construction of sewer on Cedar
street, the purchase of chemical
truck for the fire department.; con-
tract with the Central Maine Power
Company for a modern lighting sys-
tenn in certain sections of the town
the acceptance by the selectmen OF
st. John street, and parts of Dyer
street School street, Greenwood ave
nue., West street, Gem street and LO-
Gust avenue procuring the service OF
an attorney to collect all fuel ac-
counts now due; the adoption OF the
Australian ballot for the election OF
town officers and rebuilding the side
walk on railroad bridge Also mat
ters of installing street lights in diff
ferent sections of the town.
There are nineteen articles in the
warrant for this special meeting call
ed at | p. m.
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POMONA MEETS At
STARKS
Hon. W. J. Thompson
Speaks on Vital Matters
Over One Hundred Patrons OF Hus.
bandry Enjoy All Day Session

Over one hundred members of the
Pomona gathered with Starks Grange
and held a most interesting meeting
on Tuesday of this week. Some of
the officers were necessarily absent
but the vacant chairs were supplied
by A. ID. Brawn as overseer, w b.
Hilton as treasurer, Stella Brawn as
Ceres. A class of fifteen was in
structed in the Pomona degree and
admitted to membership and one ad-
mitted by dimit from Excelsior Po-
mona.
A bountiful dinner was in order at
the noon hour and at the opening of
the afternoon session large choir
rendered a selection, then Elmer
Nichols, master of the home Grange
gave cordial welcome to the Po-
mona. F. F. McCollor, assistant
steward of the Pomona, gave re-
sponse to the welcome. Hon. w. j
Thompson past master of the State
Grange, gave an address along lines
connected with the Grange and
Grange work, and some of the objects
for which the Grange is seeking to ac-
complish. The church has its special
work, schools the same. The Grange
to develop a better manhood and wo-
manhood, cultivate thought and strive
| to make good neighbors Get ac-
quainted with other societies and cor
porations and manifest friendly and
neighborly spirit towards all. He
spoke of taxation and the water pow
ers of the State. questions that are
before the people of the State for
consideration and action.
A poetical selection was read by Fl
S. Elliott, subject "The Sandy River =
Remarks and recitation by Mr.
Libby of East Somerset Pomona;
songs by Edith Fogg. Question Re
solved that Maine farmers should de-
mand and receive financial return
equal to that received by other skill
ed labor" Speakers A. d. Brawn
Elmer Nichols, Gerald Dunn, A. A
Hall. A paper on "The sunny side
of farming" was presented by W. B.
Hilton. Remarks by Mrs. w. j
Thompson were highly appreciated
Select reading by Mrs. Alonzo Parlin;
explanatory remarks were offered by
Mrs Kate B. Ellis, the Pomona lee
turer and a closing song by Bert
Bartlett and Edith Fogg. Matters in
the interest of the Pomona were CON
sidered by several speakers and the
Pomona closed to meet again with
Fairview Grange, Smithheld, August
12.
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Many Good Gue>scrS

The pictures published in our last
issue were Of Mr.. and Mrs, !. i. Oak.
Perhaps we should more properly say,
as to the latter. that it was of Miss
Kathleen Eaton, as the photo was un-
doubtedly taken before her marriage.
Presumably the picture of Joe must
have been taken during his Garland
days. Some % Of Mr.. Oaks ac-
quaintances and close friends have
heard him mention Garland. For the
benefit of those who have not, we will
say that this is the town in the north
erly part of Penobscot County from
whence Mr. Oak came to Skowhegan
about 35 years ago.
The following correctly identified
these pictures:
Mrs. William Donaldson DR. Julia
n. Kincaid. Mrs. Marlla Harmon
Mrs Charlotte TarboX, Mrs. NJ. st.
Ledger of Skowhegan; Mrs. James
Stenhouse of Madison; Mrs. Vim. b.
Pierce. Beverly Mass. and Mrs. Lucy
Taylor Pratt of Wethcrslield, Conn.
ard Mrs. Fred Burrill OF East Madi-
son.
Miss Georgia Hill and Mrs. II. K.
Stafford thought they might possibly
be Mr.. and Mrs c. Davis Miller
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FOURTH OF JULY At
LAKEWOOD
Biggest Display OF Fireworks Ever
Offered ut Lakewood After
the Theatre

The management at Lakewood is
planning for the biggest display of
fireworks ever offered at Lakewood
after the theatre. They have ar
ranged with the Randolph Fireworks
Company for displays similar to
those at the Somerset Agricultural
Fair in Skowhegan last fall There
will be a small admission fee of
twenty-five cents for this feature. The
laughable farce comedy. "She Walks
in Her Sleep will be presented at a
matinee at go in Lakewood Theatre
as we'll as in the evening There
will be a dance after the theatre and
the Arcadia Tea Room will be open
all day.
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AORR|DGEWOCk ALL SET
FOR JULY FOURTH
Several 100 Per Cent Friends are Al
ready Reported frem Outside
the State

Plans are all set at Norridgewock
for the 4th of July and the only thing
which Will be necessary to make
grand and glorious day is the fair
weather. The program will open
with a grand parade at nine-thirty.
followed by small sports such as
sack race, one leg race, wheel bar
row race. potato race. tug -of-war.
catching greasy pig and log rolling
contest. Dinner will he served at
the Grange Hall and there will be
music by the Citizens Band and the
Boy Scouts Fife and Drum Corps,
both aggregations coming from Skow-
hegan At Elmwood Park. racing
will begin at 80 in the afternoon.
The following purses have been ar
ranged for: $500 in the I'll class;
$3.50 in the 223 class; 5000 in the
2.30 class There will be ball
game at 2 p. m. Admission 10 the
park one dollar. Children under Il
and automobiles free. The days
program will conclude with a con-
fetu night celebration, a grand dis
play of fireworks and street dancing
The committee in charge of the
tickets being sold for the 4th of
July celebration, the money 10 be
used in the Rehabilitation Fund re-
port that several 100 per cent friends
Of old NorridgewoCk. who live in
other states have sent their contri-
button to help put the town on the
map again. These men were former
residents of the town and their old
home spirit is certainly appreciated.
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Canaan Grange to Attend Church

A regular meeting OF Canaan
Grange was held Thursday evening
June 10Th. The regular business
meeting was conducted by the Wor-
thy Master Maude Nelson. A cor
poration meeting was held vice presi-
dent Fred Rolfe presiding. Officers
elected for the ensuing year were
president, Henry Manson; vice presi-
dent, Fred Rolfe; secretary, Ploomia
Jewell; treasurer. Gertrude Fitzger-
aid, directors. r. J. Moody. VIM. Nell
son, o. A. Moody, Merle Foster Har-
old Salisbury.
Friday, June Goth, Veterans Day
was observed with large attendance
of both veterans and grangers. A
program of songs, readings recita-
tions and music was presented by the
lecturer of Canaan Grange. Songs
by Miss Bertha Grandreau of Canaan
and banjo selections and songs by Mr..
Berry of Fairfield were especially en-
ioyed A dinner was served to all
present of baked beans, salads, pas
try, wberrics and coffee In the
afternoon the veterans took up part
of the time with speeches and telling
stories. Ice cream was served in the
afternoon.
H. a. Marklcy of the Maine Civic
League will present a moving picture
1t Grange Han, Thursday evening,
June 26th, at S p. m. No admission
charges
The Grange will attend church ser
vices a Canaan, Sunday, July 9th, at
2.30 p. m Rev. George Loring Thur
low of Skowhcgan will speak and
there will be special music. All
grangers are requested to meet at
Grange Hall at 1.30 p. m. ON this date.
A large attendance is desired
Next regular meeting will be July
3rd
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PINE TREE CIRCUIT At
MADISON
Plans for Celebrating July Fourth ut
Madison. The Glasses

The Pine TT ee Circuit opens it's first
meeting at Madison, July 4th, with
three good classes, 211 pace, 218
trot and pace; and 2,24 trot and pace
By joining this circuit the Somerset
Agricultural Society is enabled to Sc
cure faster horses than have ever ap-
peared on Anson track and the track
record will doubtless be lowered sew
eral seconds. In the Eli pace there
are entered Calgary Earl with a rec
ord Of 2.20A, on a mile track, Irving
Pottle, driver; King Challoner. 2.10A
Fox, driver; Northern Mack, 2.11A
Waite driver. These well known
drivers will have horses in other
classes During the afternoon there
will be ball game between Madison
and Anson teams, vaudeville will be
seen between heats and the Boys
Band will furnish music. Dinner
will be served on the grounds.