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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21
SCHOOL
Paul Makes His Defense Before Felix, the Governor

captain had consented, and speaking
apparently from the temple steps
Paul had given that fine summary Of
his life and religious experience re-
corded in the twenty.second chapter
Of Acts.
The crowd had listened quietly I'M
til Paul had come to the place where
he spoke of his call to minister to
the Gentiles. Then Jewish prejudice
had broken out afresh, with violent
demand for Pauls life, so that the
captain took him to safety in the
castle.
The captain was puzzled over the
whole business, and he was also
worried over his part in the affair,
for he had bound Paul, and was on
the point Of scourging him, not
knowing that Paul was a free-born
Roman citizen. He was anxious to
know what all this furore among the
Jews was about, so he arranged the
next day for Paul to appear before
the Jewish Council.
Violent Discussions
Here 'again Paul made his de-
Tense. and seeing that the Council
was itself divided into Pharisees and
Sadducees he injected into the pro-
ceedings the question OF the reshrrec-
ton. such a violent dissension arose
that. the captain, fearing that Paul
should have been pulled to pieces
by the contending parties, again
had the soldiers rescue him.
But deep dangers still beset Paul
A band of his enemies swore vow
that they would neither eat nor
drink until they had killed him, and
they conspired to have him brought
to the Council again on the following
day, intending to waylay and kill
him. But Pauls nephew, hearing OF
the conspiracy, informed the cap
tain and the latter made everything
safe by sending Paul, by night.
strongly guarded, to Caesarea, the
Roman capital Of the province, about
forty miles from Jerusalem.
Here the chief priest, and others,
came, accusing Paul, and our lesson
is Paul's defense. after he had been
permitted by Felix to speak for HIM
self
His answer to the charges against
him is straight and unequivocal. He
has been neither pestilent, nor a
trouble-maker. He had gone about
his worship in Jerusalem quietly
and without offense. But he is
equally clear in confessing his diff
ference religiously from his perse-
.cutors.
after the way that they call
heresy." he says to Felix, $50 wor-
ship the God of my fathers" And
lest Felix should mistake his zeal
for that Of narrow or blind fan
atheism. Paul expresses the meaning
and purpose Of hts religious life in a
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director and Paul r. Matthews. or
ganist.
+ T. f.
n ISIS JANE JILLSON, young
lMI indianapolis pianist, who is
Ill studying in the Institute OF
Musical Art in New York this sea
son, has received one Of the Julliard
scholarships. While in Indianapolis
Miss Jillson has been a student
under Mrs. Arthus G. Monninger in
the Metropolitan School Of Music.
j. j. j.
nm OMORROW evening only, at
| the Murat, Paul Whiteman
IL and his orchestra will present
program Of which selections are
entirely new to the admirers of this
famous musician and his band, no
number programmed has been heard
before in Indianapolis.
In addition to this the orchestra
has been greatly enlarged and its
tonal qualities beautified by the add
ton Of cellos, violas, and more
violns.
Whiteman's program will be music
Of the sort that has made him IA
nous with instruments that Groom,
sob and laugh into strangely allur-
ing patterns. In his Experiment In
American Music" he has placed this
field Of music on a level which many
can no longer say can be dismissed
as trivial.
The program follows:
"A Symphonic Suite for Jazz Qrchesstras.o.
$50 iDeoictine: certain phases scsV Of f'"''''
American Lite)
--Intermission-
CAPRICE c1t N VSiEennoisEwaitiz. -. Kreisier
Mis Lissf a q 't toae tourney GFofo
Father Of the Waters
HucSleberry Finn.
Oid Creole Days.
Popular Compositions with Modern Scores:
f4teIe les .ff1 sdyS whiting q Esan
Manhattan. .Lorepz Hart & d. Rodgers
r"o .. % IVY ~ Montgomery & Piantadosi
j. T. T.
m UNDAY afternoon music at
the John Heron Art Insti-
tute on Nov. 90 win be given
by the Athenaeum Male Chorus, De-
Witt S. Talbert, conductor, A
miscellaneous program Of part songs
will be given beginning promptly at
p. m. The public is cordially in
vited and there is no admission
charge.
Miss Ruth T. Beals, contralto.
who is well-known to music lovers
Of the city, will be the assisting
soloist. She has recently returned
from New York City where she
studied with Oscar Seagle, and is
now the contralto in the quartet of
the Central Christian Church.
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Train Whistle Forbidden
by Mr.. F'ixit

called the company several times;
about two weeks ago the repair men
came out and put in bulb that was
about half bright enough. It burned
just one night win you get 1t fixed
for us with a bright light?
ANXIOUS.
The Merchants Heat and Light
Company will investigate and re-
pair at once.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: There arc
four bungalows in the $500 block on
Brookside Pkwy., S. d. The houses
sit up on a hill and the alley be-
tween Rural and oxford SITS, has
not been cut through as yet. To
collect our garbage and ashes It is
necessary to turn around In the
alley. SO the. collector just misses
our place. G.. b. BATMAN.
Truley Nolen. garbage and
ashes superintendent, will in
vestigate at once.
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DETOURlNG
IN INDIANA

S7ROVES of Indianapolis
I'D football fans HE themselves
IL by automobile to Blooming
ton and other out-State points to-
day to attend classic gridiron com
bats. The Indiana-Purdue game at
Bloomington and the Notre Dame
Northwestern battle at South Bend
are the headliners.
To reach Bloomington the mo-
torist has the option of three
routes over State highways.
- He can travel State Rd. % to
Martinsville, then detour over 70
and 80, by way of Spencer to
Bloomington. State Rd. %, the
direct road between Martinsville
and Bloomington is closed. There
is also another detour six miles
south of Indianapolis.
Or he can take the National Rd.
west to the junction Of State Rd.
80, THENCE over forty miles of more
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21
ONLY 15-YEAR- OLD
INTELLIGENCE

FIR. G. c. BRANDENBURG
I'D of the psychology depart
ment at Purdue, at ses-
sion of the citizenship school just
held at that institution. asserted
that it is misleading and errone-
Gus to say that the intelligence Of
the American people is represented
by a mental age Of fifteen years.
Assuming that sixteen years
represents mental maturity" he
explains, cit would be approx
mately correct to say the average
mental age of the American people
is about fifteen years"
zHave it your own way, Doctor.
But even your explanation doesn't
fatter our national pride. You
still rank the average American
mentality below normal mature
intelligence.
Psychologists, self-crowned in
tellectua1s, and unsuccessful can
didates for office always speak
disdainfully of the low order Of
intelligence exhibited by the mas:
of the people. We are seemingly
a nation OF boobs.
1t may be true. Certainly there
is very little, in the record of daily
happenings, public and private, to
dispel the idea that our average
mental age is fifteen years or less.
But even this is quite power
full, tolerably civilized Nation. If
all of us of the 15-year-old intel
lects were eliminated there
wouldn't be much Nation or civili-
zation left. Probably the average
mentality of people is higher now
than ever before. Which holds
forth the hope that the human
race will be quite race when it
does attain mental maturity.
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Let Mr. Fixit solve your. troubles with
city officials He is The Times reporter
at the city hall. Write him at The
Times.
William Bosom, city attorney.
today showed Mr.. Fixit city
ordinance that should halt UNI
necessary whistling by engines
and Capt. Fred Drinkut promised
to investigate an alleged instance.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT-On November
1, 1 took up with police head
quarters about unnecessary whis-
Ting on engines between East St.
and State Ave. The trouble desk
advised me there was no city ordi-
nance and he could not stop it.
SOUTH SIDE RESIDENT
p. S. Please give them a roast
on black smoke and SCOT.
The desk man was mistaken.
Captain Drinkut said, however,
there are a number of dangerous
crossings between the streets you
mentioned. AS soon as the new
building code goes into effect the
smoke inspector will have power
to curb the nuisance.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: The street
light at S24 Riviera DR.. has been out
since the storm in July. / have
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You can get an answer to any QueS-
70 The Indianapolis Times washington
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ERg6s R T G nel9MSRE e esatS ann ~
martial advice cannot be given nor
can extended research be undertaken.
All other questions Si reeed pe
be answered All letters are confden-
tial.-Editor.
What is meant by personally"
when we speak of a certain per-
son possessing a splendid per-
sonality?"
Personality, is that which consti-
tutes distinction, quality that make
an individual original, interesting
and forceful in his dealing with
others.
When did Buffalo Bill die and
where is he buried?
Col. William r. Cody buffalo
Bib died January, 1917, at the age
of 81. He was buried on Lookout
Mountain NOW called Mt. Cody near
Denver. Col.
What is the meaning of the en-
blem of the American Red Cross?
The first meeting to organize an
association for the relief of peoples
stricken by war or pestilence was held
in Switzerland. This meeting adopt
ed as their emblem the red cross
with a white background which was
the reverse of the Swiss flag, a
white cross on a red background.
The Red Cross Society. that grew
out of this meeting, took its name
from the emblem selected.
What is the meaning of evolu-
ton in its broadcast sense?
Evolution, as 1t is understood to-
day is a widely comprehensive term,
comprising a study of the vast COM
pick of natural conditions resulting
in the formation and development
of stellar, systems and particularly
that which iiudes the earth as we'll
as all for1nskof plant and animal life
upon it. In biology it means the SER
les of steps by which a germ or a
rudimentary part becomes an adult
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What Is Personality?

organism or a fully developed part.
How old is Jackie Coogan and
how long has he been in the
movies?
He is eleven years of age and has
been in the movies about seven
years.
How are salt beads" made?
Take 2 tablespoons salt, l table
spoon corn starch and / tablespoon
cold water. Add water colors, dyes,
fruit juices or other coloring matter
to the water Mix the cornstarch
with the water. Heat the salt in a
small pan and when very hot pour In
the cornstarch. Knead until
thoroughly mixed and mold into de-
sired shapes.
Is John d. Rockefeller, Sr.. liv-
ing?
He is still living at the age Of sc
years.
How many bank failures were
there in the United States in 1923?
How many were National banks?
In 1928 there were SIS bank fail
ures in the United States of which
n were National Banks.
What is the address of Virginia
Bradford, film star?
Universal Studios, Universal City,
Cal.
What is the NEAL, OF the word
''mollycoddle"?
One who lacks resolution, energy,
or hardihood. Used in contempt, it
means a petted, spoiled, effeminate
man.
What are the meanings of the
following authorizations after the
names of prominent Englishmen:
M. r. G. S., M. r. c. p, f. r.
c. S?
M. r. c S., member Royal College
Of Surgeons; M. R.. G. p, Member
of Royal College sof Physicians; F..
r. G.. s., Fellow Of Royal College Of
Surgeons. a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21
HO0Sier Briefs

EEC-7UD" WHITLOCK, ex'
4 horse trainer and who
has been caretaker Of
footballs on Jordan Field several
years, feels honored. A football
Afeld back of the old observatory
lat Indiana University has been
|named for him.
Jack Shiel, Jr., of Seymour, was
Aadly cut when a glass in a door
Joke and fell on him.
More than 100 funeral directors
I'm over the State gathered at
Artford City, Friday, for the semi
nual district convention of en-
mers.
lebanon fathers and mothers will
be entertained at dad and
Mother banquet, Monday night by
he members Of Battery c. National
Guard.
Newcastle council has passed an
ordinance providing for erection of
PEDESTAL lights in the business dis
riot.
J. NJ Reese, Evansville coal mine
superintendent lost his watch while
8orking. 1t was returned later
fom an Illinois customer I'M
maged. The watch was dropped
s& a coal car.
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Ca HEN the late Francis Joseph
WI died and the day for his
burial arrived, his body was
taken to the gates Of the Capuchin
monastery where the procession was
halted by a challenging voice from
inside, crying, "Who is there?" A
functionary OF the court answered,
His Most Serene Majesty the EN-
peror Francis Joseph. To this the
voice within responded. II know
him not" and repeated the challenge,
"Who is there?" The court function
airy replied, 1.-The Emperor of Austria
and the Apostolic King of Hungary.
"I know him not" the challenger
within the crypt again cried, and rel
peated once more, who is there?"
Upon receiving this third challenge
the court, official responded, "a sim
full man, our brother, Francis
Joseph" Thereupon the gates were
opened and the body received.
There is a place where titles cease,
where the high and the low, the rich
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Just to Keep the
Record Straight

4
l of reformer must create the impression
that he is fighting great opposition in order to
continue to make his livelihood as a reforlner
If the opposition does not actually exist, he
does not hesitate to distort the facts in order
to make his followers believe that it does exist
At the present time DIR. E. S. Shumaker,
superintendent of the Indiana Anti-Saloon
League, is going up and down the State DELHI
erately disappearing the editorial policy of
the Indianapolis Times. We do not believe that
any one who has followed the editorials on this
page from day to day can possibly be misled,
but for the benefit of those who have not done
so, we repeat here briefly our attitude as here
tofore set out.
1. The indianapolis Times believes the
prohibition laws, both Federal and State
should be strictly enforced We believe that
the majority of the citizens of Indiana favor
prohibition and that they have the right to de-
mand such enforcement. We have made this
statement repeatedly in these columns.
2. We believe that the Fourth amendment
to the Federal Constitution and the correspond
ing section of the Indiana Constitution should
amendment and this section contain guarantees
without which no free Republic could possibly
exist We have made these statements repeat
edly in these columns.
In order to refresh the memory Of our
readers, we reprint the Fourth amendment to
the Federal Constitution which is repeated
almost word for word in the Indiana Constitu-
ton:
"The right of the people to be secure in
their persons, houses, papers, and effects
against UNREASONABLE SEARCHES
AND SEIZURES shall not be violated; and
no warrants shall issue, but on PROBABLE
CAUSE, supported by oath or affirmation,
particularly describing the place to be
searched and the persons and things to be
seized.
3. We stand for the enforcement not only
of the laws specified above, but of all laws so
long as theysare on the statute books 1t is the
theory of representative government that the
people must abide by the decision of the ma
jority as represented by their lawmakers A
free government can not be successful other
wise. We have made these statements repeat
edly in these columns.
"A. We believe that the promiscuous grant
ingAof police powers to irresponsible citizens
carries with it a serious menace to the COM
! munity and that the granting of such privi-
\ leges to men who constantly break the law
with impunity can only result in general dis
respect for law and the disintegration of our
institutions We believe that police powers
should be put into the hands only of legally
constituted authorities responsible directly to
the people and in a position to be held strictly
accountable for their actions.
The Indianapolis Times is uncompromis-
\ ingly committed to this policy. 1t intends to
s uphold this policy as long as it owns sheet Of
white paper and printing press-and that is
I going to be for long, long time. We intend
4 to uphold this policy and to fight for it because
we believe that an American can not do other
Y wise.
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great, comprehensive, practical max.
i'm: To have always conscience
void Of offense toward God and to-
ward men.
Paul Is Freed
Here was no ordinary prisoner.
Felix recognized the character Of
the man before him and It In to his
credit that he commanded the CEN
turion who guarded Paul to allow
him liberty, and to permit his friends
to visit him and minister to him.
But Felix had O wife, who was a
Jewess. She, apparently, would also
see and hear Paul, so Felix sent for
him again. What Paul said is not
recorded, but the effect is indelIbly
Transcribed for all time.
Incidentally the character OF
Felix places him among weak, we'll
intentioned, but vacillating men.
How strangely the proud Roman
judge contrasts after twenty centur-
les with the obscure Jew who stood
before himl How could Felix have
mas AilCu budl A5 WOulu ~ uOWH 10
fame only for his passing associa-
ton with Paul. and that he would
appear in history as trembling in
the presence Of the strength and
fortitude OF moral heroismi
And as he reasoned Of righteous
ness, temperance. and judgment to
come, Feliv trembled. and answered.
Go thy sway for this time; when
have a'convenient season, win cali
for thee"
Convenient seasons never come
especially In the world of moral and
spiritual opportunity The way of
life is an upward way, and hard
way, a way OF discipline, devotion
and sacrifice. Felix went out of Of
flee still vacillating, willing to leave
Paul bound, through he knew him
to be innocent, simply that It might
please the Jews. Trembling never
gets a man anywhere. 1t is decision
that counts, for good or for evil.
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STILL is CoNFIscATED

New Albany Man Charged With
Liquor Violation.
John Streigel of New Albany. was
arrested, Friday, by Federal prohi.
bition agent on charge of operating
a still on his fathers farm.
A fifty gallon till, five gallons Of
whisky and several barrels of mash
were conficated, egents said. This is
the seventh still found on the place
in the last two years, It was said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21
Opening the Campaign

ri HE Republican national organization con-
! siders the senatorial campaign Of 1926
50 important that it has already started it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21
By VIM. f. Gilroy, ID. ID.
Editor of The COngregatiOnalist

RI AUL'S defense before Felix,
r the Roman governor, was the
third that he had made since
his arrest before the temple, when
the chief captain had come with
soldiers and saved him from the
mob.
Paul had urged the captain to let
him speak to the people who had
been seeking to take his life. The
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21

Text: "For the day of the Lord of
Hosts shall be upon every ono that
is proud and lofty, and upon every
one that is lifted up; and he shall
be brought low" us. PIP.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21

The international Uniform Sunday
School Lesson for Nov. %. Paul Before
Felix.-Acts 2410-16. 22-25.
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What does the expression,
SHOCK absorber," mean when APP
piled to a person?
1t is. "a slang phrase describing one
who is not easily surprised or
shocked: a person who takes things
as a matter of course, and refuses
to be upset or disturbed by external
happenings.
Are there any instances Of the
Red Sea drying up except as found
In the Bible story?
There have been TIMES when the
upper waters of the Red Sea have
receded or drid up, leaving bare
ground" Part Of Napoleon's army
took advantage OF such a condition
when crossing the Red Sea. The
phenomenon happens at times, due
to extraordinary weather conditions.
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No of thought and opinion
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DEAR MIR. FIXIT: The street
light at S24 Riviera DR.. has been out
since the storm in July. / have
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-11-21

lfr@7UD" WHITLOCK, ex-
Il XII horse trainer and who
has been caretaker Of
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Newcastle council has passed an
rdinance providing for erection of
CELESTIAL lights in the business dis
The Carbon County news., 1925-04-09
THREE GATES

If you are tempted to reveal
A tale some one to you has told
About another, make it pass,
Before you speak, three gates of
gold
These narrow gates: First, rs it
true?"
Then "Is it needful?" In your mind
Give truthful answer, and the next
Is the last and closest, "Is it kind 7"
And if to reach your lips at last,
1t passes through these gateways
three
Then you may tell the tale, nor fear
What the result Of speech may be.
The Carbon County news., 1925-04-09
Embarrassing Questions

Clarence was home from college on
his mid-year vacation and mother was
unpacking his clothes and hanging
them in the closet.
Taking a coat from his suitcase she
found pawn ticket hanging from one
of the buttons. "Clarence, what is this
tag on your coat"
"Oh, that's check, mother; | was
at dance and checked my coat
Presently mother hauled out a pair
of trousers and these also bore tag.
With the rather surprised look she
turned to Claresce and asked:
Clarence, just what sort Of dance
was that?"