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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05
SYNOPSIS

Malone, London newspaper re-
porter. rejected by the girl he loves
because he has no heroic deeds to
his. credit, appeals to his editor for
a dangerous assignment. and Is sent
to interview Professor Challenger, who
has recently. returned from South
America with story. which no one
believes, of the existence there of pre-
historic animals. BY way of proof
he shows Malone sketch of = stego-
The possessions Of a dead explorer,
Maple White: some photographs. e-d
"a p.cce Oh the wing OF a pterodactyl.
At scientific lecture that night Chal-
1enger calls for volunteers for an ex-
petition to test the truth of his as
eertiOns. - Thus one foggy
morning young Malone finds himself a
member Of party of three setting
out for South America. The other
two are Professor Summerlee. scien.
fist. and Lord John Roxton. well
them sealed Instructions. and at the
time and place specified the envelope
is opened. 1t contains blank sheet
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05

Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound
because of i'll
health. I did not
have any chill
dren. / now have
t w 0 h Q alt h v
little girls. Last
spring and sum-
mer / got all
rundown, irreg-
ular, and I had
awful headaches,
and nv hack
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05
Mark Linen

If bed linen is marked with the
date when 1t was put into use 1t is
easier to judge whether it is wear
ing satisfactorily.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05

lets Hold On to IL n
Alaska is the greatest storehouse
of wealth that this nation possesses.
We have only scratched the surface
OF the great resources OF that i'm.
mense territory. Representative
Strong R). Kansas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05

Hero Is the solution to Wednes.
days crossword puzzle:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05
CHILDLESS
/. HOMES
Read Mrs. Benedicts Letter
Praising Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

when l was married about
year and a half / took Lydia 4.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05
Gellotnstil) OF
Draper

Daily Lenten Bible reading
and meditation prepared for
commission on evangelism of
Federal Council of Churches Of
Christ in America
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-05
'Jlist
Rub
II
On
Group Relieved
Without Dosing

W Cillu ucllCdte blOIldcH.
Often It lays the foundation for
i'll health in later life.
The next time a child seems
croupy in the evening apply
Vicks over throat and chest and
cover with a warm flannel cloth.
Leave the bedclothing loose
about the neck SO that the aris-
ing vapors may be freely I'm
hailed. This usually prevents q
night attack.
If Group comes on without
warning an application of vickd
usually brings relief in fifteef
minutes.
Vicks can be applied free
and often, even on the younge
child with perfect safety.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12

The Diamonds sold by us are or
tho very highest quality, blue
white and perfect IA a special in
ducement for your dollar down We
are offering combination price
on a diamond and watch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12
VIII Hold Funeral
for Pioneer Woman

Funeral services FOR Mrs Ida A
Luther who died Monday night at
her homo. sto0 dSrd ave. will h.
held az o'clock Friday al tho
Butterwcrth mortAry Rev, Thco.
doro voglsr OF tho AMI ConEroga.
tional church viii officiate Tenn,
porary internmont will be made In
the Butterworth vaults.
Mrs Luther who was born IN
East Dubuque. H. August rs. 1891,
had been resident OF Seattle Ior
more than so years Her death fol-
lowed long illness
Surviving her are her husband.
H. y, iuther; daughter. Mrs
India Luther Gets, and sister,
Mira Alice Burhyte. 81 Cedar Rap
ids, Iowa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12
Man in Auto Runs
Away; Cop Gets Him

Austin BtubbH Hu7 iniisd eaTig
Thursday morning b. PatrOlmau y
A. Nero, who declared he found
stubbs trying 20 start an autOmo.
aie al 18th ave, and Jefferson a.
Nero chased Stubs, who FED when
The officer approached. but was
caught
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12
Oh.
Wins New H.

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m'.nla!Rsd DO he 80. g,
u c'smsres ebsrs.
other star Wedns,s..
ready laden with ,s. -
10 public riagibg 10.
inner live wire srss go
Seattle Chamber la -
rsA so another nss-.'.
iInE new member
a feF days ago n.
organized its team b,
N i'a memtenbip e5,'
day afternoon he -,
iaIEsd iv Fred So
TUNED in g5odd Ne
by himself since s.rs..
ed their job as eomsls'.
man on The team Ia ~
new member within d
their squad bad gone :. /
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12
Banquet for Retail
Men Being Planned

10 a1Yeriise lhf 1dTanlag1 u
pushing the sale Or locally manu-.
mctured products. the Chamber u
Commerce Pacific Northwest prod
ucts committee 81 working On plans
for giving d banquet 10 retailers and
clerks Of Seattle, j a. Hw6l gsli
chairman Of the committee, stated
wednesday night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12
STORM ABATES
Clear Weather for Week
End ForeCaSted by u. S.

Raromctcrs werc rising here after
"Wednesday thuuderst orm and
hero is a tendency toward clear
weather over the Puget Sound area.
he weather bureau reported Thurs
DAY
The sale raging or Vancouver
island and threatening 20 move
eastward r. dying out in tho
North Pacific. Motcorologist NJ, b
Summers declared, and shipping II
setting hack 10 normal
His prediction Tor THURSDAY and
Friday morning was unsettled
weather with occasional lighI rains
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12

Prof T. William Peterson. OF the
University Of Michigan. has spent
several weeks here gathering ma
tcrial for course OF lectures ON the
old Ieclandic tongue
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12

REYKJANGK. Iceland, Nov IA
American students are going TO have
The opportunity TO learn leelandic,
the ancient tongue ~ the NiklnSs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12

10 rairoImen r. c r.
Walsh and conesviss I.
"Wednesday night.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-11-12

A flnshlight and a pair Of pliers
In the possession OF ~ O. cOucsp-
ton. Filipino. didn't look 20 good
Evening star., 1925-12-08

1922, before the budget law. were
81 .06S, 900 900. while the budget esti-
mates for 1927 are S3.156, 100000. This
latter figure shows the reductions in
departmental estimates for the coming
year made possible by the operation
of the budget system that the Con-
gress has provided.
But it is evidently not enough to
have care In making appropriations
without any restraint upon eXpendi-
ture. The Congress has provided that
check by establishing the office Of
controller general.
The purpose of maintaining the
budget director and the controller
general is to secure economy and eff.
cheney in Government expenditure.
No better method has been devised for
the accomplishment Of that end.
These offices cannot be administered
in all the various details without max
ing some errors, both of fact and of
sideration remains that these are the
instrumentalities Of Congress and that
no other plan has ever been adopted
economy and efficiency. The Congress
has absolute authority over the appro-
priations, and is free to exercise its
judgment, as the evidence may war.
rant, in increasing or decreasing bud.
get recommendations. But 1t ought to
resist every effort to weaken or break
down this most beneficial system of
supervising appropriations and expen-
ditures. Without 1t all the claim of
economy would be mere pretense.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Foreign Relations

The policy Of our foreign relations
casting aside any suggestion Of force
rests solely on the foundation OF
peace, good will and good works. We
have sought in our intercourse with
other nations better understandings
through conference and exchange OF
views as BELTS beings endowed with
reason. The results have been the
gradual elimination of disputes, the
settlement of controversies and the
establishment Of a f1rmer friendship
between America and the rest Of the
world than has ever existed at any
previous time.
The example Of this attitude has not
been without its influence upon other
countries. Acting upon 1t, an adjust
ment was made Of the difficult prob
ond step toward peace In Europe. II
paved the way for the agreements
which were drawn UP at the Locarnc
conference. When ratified these will
represent the third step toward peace
While they do not of themselves pro
vide an economic rehabilitation, which
Is necessary for the progress Of Eu
rope, by strengthening the guarantees
of peace they diminish the need for
great ornaments. If the energy which
now goes into military effort is trans
ferred to productive endeavor, it will
greatly assist economic progress.
The Locarno agreements were made
by the European countries directly in
terested without any formal tnterven
ton Of America, although on July :
I publicly advocated such agreements
In an address made In Massachusetts,
We have consistently refrained from
intervening except when our help has
been sought and we have felt 1t could
be effectively given. as in the settle
ment Of reparations and the London
conference. These recent Locarno
agreements represent the success OF
this policy which we have been insist
ing out to be adopted. of having
European countries settle their own
political problems without involving
this country. This beginning seems
to demonstrate that this policy Is
sound. It is exceedingly gratifying te
observe this progress. which both ir
its method and in its result promise:
Evening star., 1925-12-08
immigration.

While not enough time has elapsed
to afford conclusive demonstration,
such results as have been secured in
dicate that our immigration law is,
on the whole. beneficial. 1t is un-
doubtedly a protection to the wage
earners of this country. The situa-
ton should. however, be carefully
surveyed, in order to ascertain
whether 1t Is working a needless hard
ship upon our own inhabitants. II it
deprives them Of the comfort and So
ciety Of those bound to them by close
family ties, such notifications should
be adopted as will afford relief, always
in accordance with the principle that
our Government owes its first duty to
our own people, and that no alien, in
habitant of another country. has any
legal rights whatever under our Con
stitution and laws. 1t is only through
treaty or through residence here that
such rights accrue. But we should
not, however, be forgetful of the obli-
cations of common humanity.
While our country numbers among
its best citizens many of those of for
eign birth. yet those who now enter in
violation of our laws by that very act
thereby place themselves in a class Of
undesirables. II investigation reveals
that any considerable number are
coming here in defiance Of our immi-
grafton restrictions. 1t will undoubtedly
create the necessity for the registra-
ton Of all aliens. We ought to have
no prejudice against an alien because
he Is an alien. The standard which
we apply to our inhabitants is that of
manhood, not place of birth. Restric-
tive immigration is to a large degree
for economic purposes. 1t is applied
in order that we may not have a larger
increment of good people within our
borders than we can weave into our
economic fabric In such a way as to
supply their needs without undue in
jury to ourselves.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Taxation.

The purpose Of reducing expendi
lures Is to secure a reduction IN taxes
That purpose is about to be realized
With commendable promptness the
ways and means committee OF the
House has undertaken in advance OF
the meeting of the Congress to frame
a revenue act. AS the bill has pro
ceeded through the committee 1t has
taken on non-partisan character, and
both Republicans and Democrats have
joined in a measure which embodies
many sound principles off tax reform
The bill will correct substantially the
economy defects injected into the
revenue act of 1924, as we'll as many
which have remained as wartime
legacies. In its present form 1t should
provide sufficient revenue for the Gov.
ernment.
The excessive surtaxes have been
reduced, estate tax rates are restored
to more reasonable figures, with every
prospect of withdrawing from the field
when the States have had the oppor.
tunity to correct the abuses in their
own inheritance tax laws. the gift tax
and publicity sections are to be re-
pealed, many miscellaneous taxes are
lowered or abandoned, and the Board
of Tax Appeals and the administra-
tive features Of the law are improved
and strengthened. I approve Of the
bill in principle. In so far as income
tax exemptions are concerned, 1t
seems to me the committee has gone
as far as 1t is safe to go and some.
what further than should have gone.
Any further extension along these
lines would. in my opinion, impair the
integrity Of our income tax system.
Prompt Action Is Predicted.
am advised that the sbill will be
through the House by Christmas. For
this prompt action the country can
thank the good sense Of the ways and
means committee in framing an eco
nomic measure upon economic con-
siderations. II this attitude continues
to be reflected through the Congress.
the taxpayer will have his relief by
the time his March is installment Of
income taxes is due. Non-partisan ef-
fort means certain, quick action. De-
termination Of q revenue law den.
nitely, promptly and solely as a reve-
nue. law. Is one Of the greatest gifts
a legislature can bestow upon its con-
stituents. I commend the example of
the ways and means committee. II
followed, it will place sound legisla-
ton upon the books in time to give
the taxpayers the full benefit Of tax
reduction next year. This means that
the bill should reach me prior to
March Is.
All these economic results are being
sought not to benefit the rich but to
benefit the people. They are for the
purpose Of encouraging industry in
order that employment may be plenti-
full. They seek to make business good
In order that wages may be good.
They encourage prosperity in order
that poverty may be banished from
the home. They seek to lay the foun.
dation which. through increased pro-
duction. may give the people a more
bountiful supply Of the necessaries Of
life, afford more leisure for the i'm.
provement Of the mind, the apprecia-
ton Of the arts Of music and litera.
ture, sculpture and painting. and the
beneficial enjoyment Of outdoor sports
and recreation. enlarge the resources
which minister to charity and by all
these means attempting to strengthen
the spiritual life Of the nation.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Agriculture.

No doubt the position OF agriculture
as a whole has very much improved
since the depression Of three and four
years ago. But there are many Iocali-
ties and many groups Of individuals,
apparently through no fault OF their
own, sometimes due to climatic con-
ditions and sometimes to the -,~evatl-
ing price of certain crop, still in a
distressing condition. This is prob
ably temporary. but 1t is none the less
acute. National Government agencies,
the Department of Agriculture and
Commerce, the Farm Loan Board, the
intermediate credit banks and the
Federal Reserve Board are all CO.
operating to be Of assistance and re-
lief. On the other hand, there are
localities and individuals who have
had one Of their most prosperous
years. The general price level is fair.
but here again there are exceptions
both ways, some items being poor
while others are excellent. In spite
Of lessened production, the farm in
come for this year will be about the
same as last year and much above
the three preceding years.
Agriculture is a very complex in
dustry. 1t does not consist of one
problem but of several. They cannot
be solved at one stroke. They have
TO be met in different ways, and small
gains are not to be despised.
1t has appeared from all the inves-
legations that / have been able to
make that the farmers as a whole are
determined to maintain the independ-
ence of their business. They do not
wish to have meddlinig on the part OF
the Government or to be placed under
the inevitable restrictions involved in
any system Of direct or indirect price
fixing, which would result from per-
mitting the Government to operate in
the agricultural markets.
Commendable Skill Developed.
They are showing a very commend
able skill in organizing themselves to
transact their own business through
cooperative marketing, which will
this year turn over about $500, ,0Go.-
600. or nearly one-fifth of the total
agricultural business. In this they are
receiving help from the Government.
The Department Of Agriculture should
be strengthened in this facility, in
order to be able to respond when these
marketing associations want help.
While it ought not to undertake un-
due regulation. it should be equipped
to give prompt information on crop
prospects, supply, demand, current re-
ceipts, imports. exports and prices.
A bill embodying these principles
"nlcn mas Deen uTaIteO unOer tne du-
vice and with the approval of sub
stantially all the leaders and man
ayers in the cooperative movement,
will be presented to the Congress for
its enactment. Legislation should also
be considered to provide for leasing
the unappropriated public domain for
grazing purposes and adopting a uni
form policy relative to grazing on the
public lands and in the national
forests.
Continued on Page Thirty-five.)
Evening star., 1925-12-08
National Defense.

Never before in time of peace has
our country maintained so large and
effective a military force as 1t now
has. The Army, Navy. Marine Corps,
National Guard and Organized Re-
serves represent a strength of about
558, 400 men. These forces are well
trained. well equipped and high in
morale.
A sound selective service act giving
broad authority for the mobilization
in time Of peril of all the resources of
the country. both persons and mate.
rials. Is needed to perfect our defen.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Alien Property.

Negotiations are progressing among
the interested parties In relation to
the final distribution Of the assets in
the hands Of the alien property custo-
dian. Our Government and people are
interested as creditors: the German
government and people are interested
as debtors and owners Of the seized
property. Pending the outcome of
these negotiations, do not recon-
mend any affirmative legislation. For
the present we should continue in pos
session of this property, which we
hold as security for the settlement of
claims due to our people and our
Government.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Foreign Debts.

Gradually settlements have been
made which provide for the lfquida-
ton Of debts due to our Government
from foreign governments. Those
made with Great Britain, Finland,
Hungary, Lithuania and Poland have
already been approved by the Con-
gress. Since the adjournment fur
ther agreements have been entered
into with Belgium. Czechoslovakia,
Latvia, Esthonia, Italy and Rumania.
These 10 nations, which have already
made settlements. represent IS $685.
Gal of the original principal Of the
loans. The principal sums without in
terest still pending are the debt Of
France Of $3.50 100000: Greece, $15.-
100000; Jugoslavia, $51.000,0O0: Ii.
beria. $4,000; Russia, $192,0o0,-
900. which those at present in con-
troll have undertaken openly to repu-
diate: Nicaragua. ss4 1000. which is be-
ing paid currently, and Austria. $24,-
100000, on which by act Of Congress a
moratorium Of 20 years has been
granted. The only remaining sum Is
S12 100000. due from Armenia, which
has now ceased to exist as an inde-
pendent nation.
In accordance with the settlements
made, the amount of principal and
interest which is to be paid to the
United States under these agreements
aggregates $4,000, ,6S8,253.93 It is
obvious that the remaining settle
ments, which will undoubtedly be
made, will bring this sum up to an
amount which will more than equal
the principal due on our present ma
tional debt. While these settlements
are very large in the aggregate, it has
been felt that the terms granted were
in all cases very generous. They i'm
pose no undue burden and are mutu-
ally beneficial in the observance Of
international faith and the improve.
ment Of international credit.
Pledges to Obtain Settlements.
Every reasonable effort will be made
to secure agreements for liquidation
with the remaining countries when.
ever they are in such condition that
they can be made. Those which have
already been negotiated under the bi.
partisan commission established by
the Congress have been made only
after the most thoroughgoing and
painstaking investigation, continued
for long time before meeting with
the representatives of the countries
concerned. 1t is believed that they
represent in each instance the best
that can be done and the wisest set
tlement that can be secured. One very
important result Is the stabilization
or foreign currency. making exchange
assist rather than embarrass our
trade. Wherever sacrifices have been
made Of money 1t will be more than
amply returned In better understand.
Evening star., 1925-12-08
Veterans.

If any one desires to estimate the
esteem In which the veterans of Amer
lea are held by their fellow citizens, 1t
Is but necessary to remember that the
current budget calls for an expendi-
ture Of about $3.50 900, 900 in their be-
half. This is nearly the amount Of
the total cost Of the National Govern
ment. exclusive of the post office, be-
fore we entered the last war.
AT the two previous sessions of
Congress legislation affecting veterans
relief was enacted and the law lib
eralized. This legislation brought into
being a number of new provisions
tending more nearly to meet the needs
of our veterans, as well as afford the
necessary authority to perfect the ad-
ministration of these laws.
Experience with the new legislation
so far has clearly demonstrated its
constructive nature. 1t has increased
the benefits received by many and
has made eligible for benefits many
others. Direct disbursements to the
veteran or his dependents exceeding
S21 ,000, 900 have resulted, which other
wise would not have been made. The
degree of utilization of our hospitals
has increased through making facili-
ties available to the incapacitated vet
eran, regardless of service origin of
also has brought about marked i'm
provement of service to the veteran.
The organizations of eX-service men
have proposed additional legislative
changes which you will consider, but
until the new law and the modifica-
tions made at the last session of Con-
gress are given a more thorough test
further changes in the basic law
should be few and made only after
careful though sympathetic consid-
GRAFTON.
Principal Work of Bureau Cited.
The principal work now before the
Veterans Bureau is the perfection of
its organization and further improve
ments in service. Some minor legis-
lative changes are deemed necessary
to enable the bureau to retain that
high grade of professional talent es-
sential in handling the problems of
the bureau. Such changes as tend
toward the improvement of service
and the carrying forward to compile
ton of the hospital construction pro-
gram are recommended for the con-
sideration Of the proper committees
of Congress.
With the enormous outlay that is
now being made in behalf Of the vet
Grams and their dependents, with a
tremendous war debt still requiring
great annual expe penditure, with the
still high rate of taxation, while every
provision should be made for the re-
lief of the disabled and the necessary
care of dependents. the Congress may
well consider whether the financial
condition Of the Government is not
such that further bounty through the
enlargement of general pensions and