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The Washington times., 1924-10-11
lNGRE ASE IN
BUILDING IS
SHOWN
Monthly Report Of M.
Dodge Company Shows
Great Activity.

Construction activities showed .
slight increase last month, accord
ing to- the y. WI. Dodge Corpora
tons statement for August, Con-
tracts awarded last month in the
thirty-six Eastern States (which I'M
clude about seyen-eighths of the
total construction volume Of the
country amounted to $354, 4l2 200.
The increase over July was nearly
8 per cent; over August Of last
year, nearly 10 per cent.
The more important items in the
August record were: One hundred
and fOrty-eight million, two hundred
and thirty-one thousand and eight
hundred dollars. or per cent. for
residential buildings 1926. 400, or
is per cent, for public works and
utilities; Sal, 151 300, or IL per cent,
for commercial buildings: $31,!ll,-
100, or 3 per cent, for educational
buildings, and $8OsS79, roo, or s per
cent, for industrial buildings.
Total construction started In the
thirty-six Eastern States during
the first eight months OF this year
has amounted to 5000, 761 400. an
increase Of II per cent over the
corresponding period Of last year.
This increase has been largely in
the States IN the East and south
east, the territory north OF Ten.
nessee ard west OF the Allegheny
Mountains having been rather less
active in building than it was last
year. -,
Contemplated new work reported
last month amounted to $5Oh, 1885,
100. During the year ending Sep.
TENDER 1, the excess VI reported
contemplated work over contracts
awarded was So per cent. This Is
the lowewst percentage Of excess
since the war, 50. per cent being
the normal excess. This IS one iI.-
dication that the amount Of defer
red construction which may be ex-
pected to go ahead ID not large at
the present time. In certain dis
tricts middle Atlantic States, south
eastern States, and the Central
Vest, all Of which are compare
lively active at present, there seems
to be an appreciable volume Of de-
ferred construction, which will
tend to maintain a relatively high
rate Of activity in these districts.
In the remaining territory, the sup
ply Of new buildings seems to have
fairly well caught up with the ex.
listing demand.
New York and New Jersey.
August building contracts in New
York State and northern New Jer-
sew amounted to 1851, 500. This
was q very slight decrease from
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

VIII also elect members for the
appraisal committee. The present
appraisal committee which goes out
81 office Is composed Of Messrs.
Clarence + Donolioe. chairman;
Ttol1as 2, Bones, g. Calvert Bowie,
VIM J. Flather !, y. Dallas Grady.
R. ~. Mel eever and H q. Slmithy.
President = q. Weldon win pre-.
side over tlne meeting and an infor-
mai supper win BIZ served iHnrnedi-
ately after the election of officers
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
STE NAERs' OIL REFUSE
COATS JERSEY BEACHES

CAPE NAY, N. u. Oct. II. DE
spite the protests to State and na.
tlcnal authorities against the prac.
tics of inbound steamships dump
ing the refuse from oil tanks when
bound into New York and Philadel-
phia, beaches along the southern
New Jersey coast have been coated
with scum 81 oil the last few
days.
Ducks and seagulls that have
alighted on the beaches have be-
come SO covered with the oil that II
has been difficult for them to hy.
City officials contemplate asking
Congress to act.
PADDLES 4 $50 MIL rs TN
FIFTEEN DOT CANOE
NEW YORK, oct. 11.--A sun.
tanned Canadian voyager came I'M
The Washington times., 1924-10-11
Forgets Home Made
Bank Until Money
3 DESTROYED

NORRISTOWN, IA, Oct. III.
Using the kitchen stove as
q bank proved expensive for
Mrs. Samuel Tr0utman, Of
West Lafayette street, when
5000, savings Of herself and
son, went up ii smoke 81
blazing fire.
Several days ago Mrs. Trout
man placed box containing
the money in the stove for
safe keeping. Then, when q
fresh fire was built, she forgot
the hiding place until, while
visiting a neighbOr the money
was recalled to mind and she
rushed home, only to find the
charred remains Of the rolls Of
bills among the ashes. She
had expected to place the money
in the hank this week.
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

heraIded to the barge office IL the
battery.
F0rty-tWC days ago George HI. g.
Smyth, Of Toronto. thirty three
years old. left Sidney. Cape Breton
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

Ialandy Nova Scotia, III = fifteen-root
.onen canoe. He padded 1850 miles
n salt water and claims 20 nave
set record. The feat was Der
formed pn 9 wager.
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

August building contracts in the
Central West illinois, Indiana. Iowa.
Wisconsin, Michigan, Missouri. Kan.
sas, Okla b ON a. and Nebrasxal
amounted to $9O,714,1OO. The IN.
crease over July was. IL per cent:
over August Of last year, 81 per
cent. The above total included:
$3S,S7Os9O0, or 43 per cent, for resi-.
Dental buildings; $1S,029, 300, or 20
per cent, for pubic works and utili.
ties; $9,501, 100, or 10 per cent. for
educational buildings; $S.S40.200, Or
10 per cent, for commercial build
The Washington times., 1924-10-11

August building contracts in New
York State and northern New Jer-
sey amounted to $S6.S1TsS00. This
was q very slight decrease from
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
THE president TAKEs NILE REsPONsIBMTTY

GT1HE Senate vote advising the President to dismiss Secre-
L tary DENLY has no more legal force and effect than a SINH
lar resolution passed by a chamber of commerce or a labor union
or any other group of citizens.
The Senate does not claim anything more for its action.
So it is unfair to say the President defes the Senate by his
refusal to ask for Denby's resignation.
The Senate resolution is, however, an important addition to
the body of public opinion as to Denby's fitness. That there is a
great body of such opinion there can be no doubt.
The Senates opinion has a peculiar element of strength and a
peculiar element of weakness.
It's strength lies in the fact it is the action of a body of men
fully informed of the facts, men who have watched, studied and
debated the DENLY case. Also they are public men and have the
same class instincts for the population of public men that mem
bers of any other class or caste have.
The element of weakness is the measure of partisanship that
controlled in the Senate vote. Party lines, however, were broken
and one out of every four of the Republican Senators voting,
voted DENLY is not a useful public officer.
President Coolidge has a perfect right to disregard this ex-
He says he will do so. He says he will await the advice of two
attorneys who are to be named by him and confirmed by the Sen
ate. In doing this he says he takes full responsibility for Denby's
continuance as Secretary of the Navy, and that, clearly, is his
affair. The country is asked to hold him responsible and it will
do so.
There should be no misunderstanding about the failure to
impeaeh. 1t seems to be the well grounded judgment of lawyers
in Congress that Denbyis proceeding in signing the Teapot lease
was not treason, neither a high crime nor a misdemeanor Tin the
legal sense).
1t would seem the signing of contracts for the expenditure of
millions of dollars for construction work without bids and with
out congressional authority comes close to furnishing a ground
for Impeachment charges. But that is another matter.
President Coolidge has clearly set out his proposed line of
conduct and says he will not fire DENLY. He will be held in the
responsibility which he invites.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
SCHOOL FOR BLIND

EY1HILE a new location for the Indiana School for the Blind
w is being discussed, it would be well to heed the recon-
mendations of George S. Wilson, superintendent, made in his
annual report, just published. 1t viii be necessary to move the
school to make room for the World War Memorial.
Wilson suggests that the new location
'ShouId have a moral environment. All ethical influences
should be provided as far as possible. 1t should be located in or
near a good residence district of Indianapolis and should have
available education, social and religious opportunities.
Every advantage of health-givng and healthrestoring
conditions be sought.
''The location and arrangement of buildings should facili-
tate quiet and thoughtful study.
'The plant should be so constructed that the initial cost and
upkeep would not be excessive
Wilson is well qualified to discuss this subject because it is
one with which he deals every day.
The new location of the school for the blind should not be
considered lightly. Many blind children, as Wilson points out,
are fral and should have the best of surrounding.
State officials discussed for months the location of the new
refOrmatory to house criminals. Let's give a little studied at
tention to the proper location of a school for our blind children.
Nothing could be too good for them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
EvangeIist's View

To the Editor Of Th5 Times
Another answer to Mr.. James Knox.
one of your contributors:
Please look again at Luke 1872. 1t
is written of his reign and eternal
kingdom, Rightly divide the word
and you will see him as Lord God
Almighty. Alpha and Omega, beg1l-
ming and end" (Rev. 1:S). He that
hath seen me hath seen the Father"
John 14:9). In him dwells the full
ness of the G6dhead bodily. the image
of the invisible God
Paul says henceforth know we know
man after the flesh. As we have
known Christ after the flesh, know
we him no more. Paul saw him as
The n Lord God Almighty Christ
Jesus was both Lord and Christ.
Don't allow some small mistake to
drown down the great love and many
verses Of Holy writ that are in the
Bible. There are no doubt a few mis-
translations in the Bible. For in
stance, the First Epistle of John SO
whatsoever is born of God doth not
commit sim" The original Greek
reads, Doth not practice sin" Quite
a difference. l must say.
This same Jesus shall appear the
second time without sin, without flesh
ly appearance. He shall come in an
hour we think not and every eye shall
see Him face to face. even those that
pierced him. Repent and obey (Acts
$3.50 and you will know a greater
and more powerful Jesus than ever be-
fore.
For David is not assembled, but he
saith himself, "The Lord said unto
my Lord. Sit thou on my right hand
until I make thine enemies thy foot
stool" If David then called Him
Lord in spirit, how then is He. David,
the father of Jesus?
In conclusion, I invite you to my
humble mission hall. 800 Shelby St,
Sunday at. 2:30 and 7:30 p. m. and
Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. Come
one and all to this helping hand gospel
meeting.
WILLIAM j. SWEENEY,
EyAngelist.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13

A Seattle milkman was arrested for
not putting enough milk in the water
before delivering it.
Dempsey says fast footwork is neces-
sary in fighting. 1t is often more
necessary in not fighting.
1t is not against the law to sit
around and cuss the Teapot Dome
men, but 1t is an awful waste Of time.
The sad thing about being cheer
full Is so many people mistake it for
just plain ignorance.
Speaking of horses, the Prince of
Wales hobby is horses, but this is
one hobby he can't ride.
Anything can happen these days.
A prominent movie star says she is
not contemplating divorce.
A dancer is returning to Russia
with thirty-six trunks. The funny
part Is they are not dancing trunks.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
IcOnOclaStS
BY BERTON BRALEY

There is a certain type of goof,
Who always has undoubted proof
That no great man alive or dead
Has said the things We think he said,
Or done the things we thought he
did.
From Cheops and his pyramid
To Henry and his we'll known flivver,
This doubling Thomas will deliver
Proof that these big men We recall
Deserve nc credit, non at all.
1t matters not what name you men
ton
In art, in letters or invention,
Or who may be the mighty giants
In war or politics or science,
Those expert knockers will essay
To take their credit all away
And give it to some gent unknown
Who was the power behind the
throne"
Perhaps they're right, but I prefer
To think my heroes really were
Heroic as I've always thought,
And that the things they said and
wrought
Were mostly theirs-and mostly
true. q
| like illusions, so | do;
l like my idols, and l trust 'em
More than | trust the guys who'd
bust EN-!
Copyright, 1924, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Tongue Tips

William Morgan, professor of phi
losophy, Washburn College: Ford
cars are responsible for the low birth
rate in the United States. Many cou,
pies in medium circumstances can af.
ford either to buy a low priced car or
to support d child. A majority of
them choose the car"
The Rev. Christian Reisner. New
York: "You can't build a home with.
out babies Without them it is only
a boarding house."
NJ. d. Campbell. Kirksville, Mo-: "It
matters so wrong in our country it is
because men will not study the vital
questions that are submitted to them,
4and vote their conscientious judg-
ment."
John d. Pew, city counsellor. Kan
sas City: ANY system of Transports
ton that fails to realize the people
will not put up with discomforts is
a failure before 1t begins. The fact
is. there shouldn't be any st~rap-hang-
ers.n
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13

streams or lakes has a destructive
effect upon the banks or shores
when it begins to break up.
But it is III the form of glaciers
that ice does its greatest damage
to the rocks.
A glacier Is a great mass Of ice
which is slowly moving down a val
ley or o-verspreading a tract o. land.
Glaciers range in thickness from
several hundred feet to several thou
sand feet.
They are found today in Switzer-
land, the Eastern Alps. the Pyren-
eos. the Caucasus, the mountain VAL
leys Of Norway and the Himalayas.
Some in United States
In the United States. small gla.
ciers are found in the high noun
tains Of California, Oregon and
Washington. Larger glaciers are
found in Canada and Alaska.
The whole interior of Greenland,
a territory several hundred thousand
square miles IN extent is covered
with a glacial formation known az
an ice field.
A similar ice field covers the ant
arctic region.
Biologists believe that at four
periods in the earth's history such
ice fields extended far down into
what IS now the temperate zone.
Many biologists think that an
other such period may be in store
for the earth.
TWO factors are needed for tho
formation of Il glacier. First an
abundant SOW fall. Second, suhi-
Client cold to preserve part Of one
winters snowfall over the next.
In this way. layer after layer OF
snow accumulates. AS the weight
increases the undermost layers are
compressed into a course grained ice
to which biologists have given the
name 'neve."
Glaciers are important geological
agents because of their motion. Tho
great weight Of the glacier exerts
a force which causes the glacier 10
move slowly down hill.
This movement in some glaciers
is only a few inches a day. In others
it is as much as sixty feet per day.
Rock Dragged Along
Loose rock caught under the
glacier Is dragged along with it.
The pressure Of the mass of the
glacier is so great that these loose
rock act like engraving tools, scor-
ing great grooves in the bed rock
underneath.
The ordinary processes which
wear away rocks, and landslides and
a~valanches, much rock debris.
to be deposited upon tho top of
the glacier. This Is carried along by
the glacier and when the glacier
melts. deposited upon the ground.
Melting Of glaciers also gives rise
to many rivers. Thus the Rhone
River has its source in the Rhone
Glacier.
Icebergs originate where glaciers
meet The sea. As the glacier pushes
over the end Of the land into the sea.
the end is buoyed up for n time
by the water. Eventually, it breaks,
leaving gigantic chunks Of ice-the
icebergs-foating upon the sea.
Next article In series: The Work o
the Ocean.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Heard in the Smoking Room

Eg01NE can't be too poised and
careful in u profession,
- said a smoker who was evil
IDENTIFY a NJ. d. went to see a young
fellow who had just hung out his Of
fee shingle and found him paralyZed
with gloom. Upon my coaXing, he
said:
40 Lord! Got my first big pa
tiaat yesterday, old man sMuehmoney.
Found him roaring with govt and
prescribed a diet. He's a big eater,
ard 1t made him mad.
why in - don't you order
put my snuff-taking, too?' he yelled.
y told him he might take his snuff
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
License Refunders

TO the Editor Of Thc Times
Governor McCray says. 'tf the
people only got it into their heads
that money from auto license fees
went for building good roads. they
would not ask for refund"
1 would just like to add. that if
J eople could just he assured that more
than a very small portion of their
licerse money ever really saw any
sand. gravel. cement or real labor.
they probably would ne a little more
reluctant about demanding a refund.
II. J.. PERKINS,
1925 Dewey Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13

and that / would send. him up some
from my office. Great Caesar! 1 got
into the wrong drawer of my cabinet
and sent him cayenne pepper. Great
God! What a beginning of practice!
What a beginning! Hank! There's
somebody knocking at the door. It
must be a policeman and old Much
moneys son is police judge.
But it was a messenger with a note
saying that old Muchmoney had died
suddenly of heart trouble during the
night and asking the young doctor to
come over and supervise the laying
out Of the body. To save his life the
doctor couldn't help saying to the
messenger. With pleasure
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Learning

Lafayette Journal and Courier
A bill to compel school children to
learn THE Star-Spangled Banner" has
been introduced in the New York Leg
islature. If it is passed and enforced
the children can teach the anthem to.
their parents-South Bend Tribune.
They might even so down to the
Statehouse and each it to the fellow
who introduced the bill and to those
who urge it's enactment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Animal Facts

Hippopotamus has skin as thick as
a column of this paper is wide. Natives
say that, boiled, the skin is Sticking
good.
Tent-makin's a poor trade down in
South America where grows the I'm
ala palm. with leaves IS long as fifty
feet and as wide as ten. Folks make
young houses with them.
In Southern part of the West lives
Trap-doOr spider which digs a deep
tunnel in the soil. lines 1t with spider
silk and shuts out drafts and Jack
Frost with a trap door, hung on silk
hinges fitting so perfectly hat the
surface shows no sign of an entrance.
Before papering his walls with silk,
the Southern California species of this
critter s|aturates them with saliva
which, before drying, makes the bur
row water-tight.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Delayed
lCrawfordsville Journal

Stockholders protective associa-
tons are being formed here. there
and everywhere by those who have
been stung. What is needed is that
those proposing to invest should form
societies to find out first and buy their
stock afterward. That would not be
as exciting or as profitable to the pro-
mOters. but it would be a heap more
business.nke
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Discovered

ct. Wayne Journal-Gazette)
Ed Jackson says that if elected Gov.
ernor Of Indiana he will be strong for
an effeCtual blue-sky law. As Secre-
tary Of State he has discovered what a
Secretary of State can do with doubt
full promotions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
A Thought

1t is good for a man that he Dear
the yoke in his youth.-Lam. 1927.
&&%
IN I'VE as long as you may, the
first twenty years are the long
- est half of your Iife.-Southey.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Clean Laws

To the Editor Of The Times
Have read the sensational outburst
regarding the Teapot Dome oil lease.
I note a prominent man is slated for
the presidential nomination.
We cannot wipe a clean character
of the slate because he happened to
be an employee, l think it would be
better to bestow honor where honor
is due.
Have more clean laws and not war
on the minds of men for, political adj
Vantages.
ALBERT HEATH.
26 S. Capitol Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
NAVAL OIL
is
DEFENDED
Officers Resist Moves of
Fall and DENLY to
Lease Reserves,

Naval officers resisted efforts of
Secretaries DENLY and FAN to turn the
Nays oil reserves over to oil mag
mates Doheny and Sinclair, but their re-
ports were submerged by DENLY. Re
Gently Senator Walsh came by a copy
of a report by Admiral r. S. Griffin.
and made it public before the Senate
Committee. Here is what the naval
s~trategists thought Of the Fall leases,
which Fall explained on the grounds
that naval oil was safer in tanks than
In the ground.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
What Editors
Are Saying
achievements
Hngansporr Pharos Trihunl

Iogansport Pharos Tribune)
The Republican editors have been
furnished with a pamphlet containing
fourteen pages in which are set forth
the account Of the achievements of
the McCray administration. What
the.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-13
Q U E S T o N S
ASk-The Times
A n S w f r S

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton of fact or information by writing
to the Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1929 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.
What is the government Of Tx
raiue?
Soviet republic.
How does one oxidlze copper
and brass?
Immerse the articles in a solution
Of 2 ounces of nitrate OF iron and 9
ounces OF h-yposulphite of soda to l
pint OF water until the desired shade
Of oxidation is acquired; then wash,
dry and brush.
Who said:
Though love repine, and reason
chafe.
There came a voice without re-
ply;
4A9 ALdh > HCA AAAOi - NC GCAD
When for the truth he ought to
die"
Emerson, in Sacrifice"
Is it true a huge lighthouse will
be erected in memory Of Column
bus?
1t is reported such a lighthouse win
be erected in Santo Domingo.
What is the average daily con
sumption Of matches per person?
An average of seven. The amount
Of 5000. 000. 900 is spent per year
throughout the world for matches.
Next to mining, what is the
most important industry of
Alaska?
Salmon fishing and canning rivals
mining in importance. In 1918
nearly 1000, 900 cases were packed.
What is the population Of Ven
ezuela?
2,411, $50 census of 1920.
When is the apostrophe used
with the pronoun "it"?
The -possessive pronoun is Its"
while its" is an abbreviation of lit
is"
II one drops a fork at a dinner,
is it proper to pick it up?
Never try to retrieve a fork, allow
the waiter to do this. The waiter
should. of course, carry it away and
bring a fresh one.
Is a cold bath in the morning
good for one?
This depends on the physical con
dition. A robust persons lnds it very
stimulating, but the delicate person
can hardly stand such treatment. 1t
is best to have a doctors advice.
Is it true that there was an *
President who was a member of
the Confederate Congress?
Yes, Tyler.
Are individual ~salt-cellars used
at present?
Yes. they are still in use, out the
larger stands filled with salt seem to
be more popular.
What is a good wash for tired
eyes?
Borax water is good, or simply salt
and water.
Is the expression than whom"
correct?
1t is generally admitted at the pres
ent time hat usuage has sanctioned
this expression as good English, and
it has been used by many standard
writer's.