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The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Were there any time measuring
devices before the time Of the@in-
vention Of the cloclx7
Yes. They included the sundia1,
the clepsydra. or water clock, and
the hour glass. The clepsydra was
graduated transparent vase, in
which water triclxled through a hole
in the bottom st such a rate that
the receding water marked the pas
sage Of time. In the hour glass sand
was substituted for water.
BY whom was the Dodd Mead
prize for the best novel won, and
has the novel been printed?
Miss Martha Ostenzo of Chicago.
Ill, student at Northwestern LJni-
versity. The novel has not yet been
printed.
Can private property be CON
verified by the. Government for
public use against the will and
without the consent of the own
ers?
Yes. This paramount right Of the
Government is termed the right Of
eminent domain" 1t can only be
justly exercised provided the prop
erty owners are justly compensated
for the loss Of their property.
rs there any other name for the
American mountain lion?
This animal is the same as the
panther.
Where is the Roosevelt Dam
and by whom was it built7
1t is on the Salt River in Arizona
and was built by the United States
Government in 1911 for irrigation
purposes. The height is 2SO feet,
length 1.125 feet. The capacity is
$4,000, 10000 gallons and the cost
was $4,Os1 .oOo
y On which sidey of the theater is
''stage right?''
The side Of the lstage which is to
the right OF the person standing in
front Of the curtain facing the audi
ence. therefore the right side of the
stage Is the side which is left to the
audience.
Who wrote the Declaration OF
independence and were there
many changes made by the other
mem bers Of the committee?
Thomas Jefferson wrote the doeu-
ment and It was so well done that
mo great changes were made when
the draft was somewhat modified by
other members Of the COMMITTEES,
especial Adams and Franklin.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Judges

| E-l HE municipal court bill, abOl-
III fishing Indianapolis justices of
GJ the peace and city court and
substituting municipal court with
four judges, passed to third reading
in the Senate Monday.
The measure is intended to reform
petty justice in this city and make
her less tawdry jade.
During the senatorial debate on
the bin its provision that the judges
should be appointed by the Gov
ernor-not elected-was bitterly at
tackled. The feature. however. sur
vived. N
Perhaps making municipal judges
appointive officers instead OF elective
viii attract higher type OF jurist
to the new bench. Perhaps not. 1t
viii depend on the Governor.
The law is a technical subject
and Its administration requires pro-
fessional legal training and ability
rather than vote-getting strength
and a hearty hand-clasp: Yet the
latter qualities frequently elevates
judges, chosen by popular vote.
The Federal system OF appoint
ment for life. doubtless, insures more
impartial administration of justice
than any system of popular election.
But it permits Federal judges. If so
disposed. to become arbitrary des-
pots.
It would be nice IL Providence
would arrange to supply judges by
special creation. But as that seems
impractical probably gubernatoriaI
appointment OF the new municipal
judges is preferable to election. They
win be thus removed. at least, from
Indianapolis city politics.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
In New York
BY JAMEs " DEAN


NEW YORK, Feb. 1l.-He.s a
rcly-poly little negro who earns his
daily bread by hoohng nightly in a
Broadway cabaret. And he is not a
dancer 50 much by inclination as by
necessity. AS he puffed among the
tables the other right one of the
patrons asked Cant you sing for
us2'' Between puffs he answered.
No. sub. Use can hardly dance"
The familiar sight OF two top
heavy patrolmen riding around in. .
flivver IL no more. They were pop.
ulnrIy Aznown as the Dolly Sisters. .
Now the fiivver cops work solo.
They drive around every street Of d
police precinct. reporting to head
quarters by phone every twenty
minutes. thus being able to reach
any scene Of trouble in a jiffy.
When they worked in pairs they
had q much-coyeted job. but it's
pretty lonely business driving a tiiv.
yer eight hours by yourself. with no
opportunity. to chat with anyone.
@&&
Valentine Day is becoming quite
an occasion for gift-giving, shop
keepers along the Avenue tell me.
Articles OF personal adornment for
the ladies' and such personal things
a. cigaret cases and cigar holders
for the men are being sent instead
Of the old-fashioned lacy valentine.
Tnconsequental statistics 250. goo
pconday lunches have been served
to underfed children in New York
the past year by the Childref's Aid
Society ii its ter health centers.
425 VIII va ore child q Boon y y
meal foE each scllool6ay Of tiae year
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
THRIFT

" learn through the Bankers Trust Company Of New
1ork that the savings in Great Britain is
ng steady progress Last year there were national
4Ncaoes ne outstanding to the value of 81 1s0000o0oo
system OF savings was inaugrated during the war and
ar savings certificates known treasury certificates
n Iact the features Of the British savings movement
50 good they were adopted by number Of other
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
PRIMARY IRREGULARITIES

the least amusing phase of the present session of the
lN Legislature the handling of the primary situation by
the politicians in the Assembly.
Undoubtedly the politicians opposed primary sys
tenn It cramps their style.
Just certainly the people of Indiana favor the primary
ystembecause does cramp the style of the politicians
The politicians depend the people for their exist
the voters.
Thereby hangs the explanation of the present amusing Job
Of pussy-footing.
The politicians want repeal the law but they afraid
to do it. It might political suicide
The latest proposal the part politicians that the
question be put to the people in a referendum
Nothing would be useless The Indiana favor
the direct primary The politicians know they favor it
What is the Of such futile gestureY
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
Facta on Farming

The principal function of the In
ternational institute OF agriculture
is to gather information concerning
growing crops and. the world sup
ply and demand OF staples of food
and to disseminate reliable data to
the uttermost parts Of the world.
BY this service crops may be
planned intelligentIy the world over
to supply world needs.-Senator
Hudspeth Dern.l, Texas.
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Big Business

In the administration Of this gi-
gantic postal business we lack a well
defined, clearly formulated and de-
clared postal policy. This largest
and most splendid service is like a
vessel on the high seas without q
chart and without a compass.-Rep-
resentative Jacobstein Democrat)
New York
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The SHADY Rast ro,t 1p,,,,

..... The Shady Rest Golf Club at
Westheld, N. J.. patronizee by
many New York negroes, is the
largest social organization of its
kind for negroes in the United
States. .... The New York Women, s
League for Animals cared for 1884
animals in 1924, homes being found
ror healthy stray cats and dogs and
unhealthy ones being put to death.
Watering places for 10000 horses q
day were provided during the sum-
mer.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

City.
Nine years ago she
was a brilliant uni
versity honor stu
dent, with beauty.
wealth and position.
Before her We're
possibilities OF en-
viable achievements
in intellectual pur-
suits.
All of this she
threw away and re-
tired to the priva-
tions and solitude OF
a sandy waste. A
h u n dred genera
A
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
Coast Guard

During the past year the Coast
Guard. even with its limited, made
quate and ill-adapted floating equip
ment for combating smuggling, has
rendered very effective service In
that direction through the apprehen-
sion and seizure OF violators OF the
law and their contraband cargoes,
Report OF the Coast Guard.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11
The Main TIlIng

The American people think more
of getting a thing done than they
care where it starts. The finish and
accomplishment is what concerns
them. Representative O'Connor
Denocrat), New York.
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GENERALIZATION

If we go on In this way. centra-
lizing power here in. Washington,
and exposing the States each day,
in a new way, to control from Wash
ington, it will not be very long be
fore a majority OF the States will
tear with their fangs at any State
that for the moment appears to be
prosperous,-Se Reed Repub-
lican), Pennsylvania.
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RIGHT HERE
IN IN DIANA
BY GAYLORD NELSON
Prin1itiUe

.1 LICE GRAY--Diana of the
a Dunes-is dead. She lived.
y at first alone, later with her
husband, in a hut amid the un-
.amed sand dunes near Michigan
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Telling It
to Congress


The Nation which does not follow
a policy of paying its debts. but al
lows them to hccumulate, may be
compared to an individual who fol-
lows a similar course. 1t Is a sign
of debility and denotes the absence
of essential vtgor and foresight
rort Of the Secretary Of the Treas
lIry.
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Income Tax

Are you tearing your hair over
your income tax blank?
How much do you owe Uncle
Sam this year? It's going to be
less than you paid last year
unless you got a big boost In pay.
or collected lot from your oil
stock.
The new income tax law pro
vides increased exemptions, al
lows you to deduct one-fourth Of
your net tax, provides for new
deductions. and Is altogether diff
ferent from the old law
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Ask The Times

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton of fact or information by writing
70 The Indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ington. d. c., tnclosing 2 cents In
stamps for reply. Medical legal and
marital advice cannot be given, nor
can extended research be undertaken.
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. All letters are conhden-
tial---Edit0r
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Ton, Sims Says

Isn't It a pity you can't trade in
your old shirt on a new one Ike
trading in an old auto for a new
auto?
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

II It keeps showing In Maine
they'll have to sweep the snow of
the lawns next spring so they can
cut the grass.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

So when this corrupble shall have put on interruption
this mortal shall have put Immortality then shall be
brought pass thee saying that written Death swallowed
up in victorys-1 Cor. 1854.
death the last sleeps No. is the last final awakening
Walter Scott.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Another movie star married again.
It's always again. A movie star
must feel thrilled when she Is mar
rded the first time.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Bad news from Bangor, Maine. So
much snow farmer claims he had
to jack up his cows to milk them.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

You want to know how to save
money in paying your tax. Our
Washington Bureau is ready to
help you. In. carefully prepared.
5000 word bulletin, the new law
is explained in understandable
language, so that you can make
out your return intellgently,
take advantage Of all possible
exemptions and deductions, and
pay what you owe and no more
than you owe.
II you want copy of this
bulletin, fill out and mail the
coupon below as dirscted:
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

A young lady who married re-
Gently tells us she just can't get over
listening for the chaperon.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

listening for the chaperon.
A confiding daughter Is one who
tells mother all about her little
necking parties.
Boys are not as much trouble az
girls. You know, a boy Will do
things he shouldn't, but you always
hope girl won't.
Many a man who won't pay his
own debts thinks we should collect
every cent Europe owes us.
Indications are that the cross
word puzzle fad will soon give way
to the income tax puzzle fad.
We never read an income tax ex-
PLANTATION that we don't expect to
ses at the end. Answer given to-
morrow"
Los Angeles man JaileI for shoot
ing landlord. Civilization demands
that we inhibit some OF our de-
sires.
Psychology. that's great stuff. It
proves everything is caused by
something else. so we are to. blame
for nothing.
When there is nothing we should
do, we usually do something we
shouldn't do
Springs coming Bachelors want
ing to remain In their sad plight
sk7asld spend money aa fasf as they
NJ Ike II now
Copyright, 1925. MIA Service. mel
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

CLIP COUPON HERE
Taxation Editor. Timex
1922 New York Ave-, Washington, D
of bulletin, and
i've cents in loose postage stamps for same:
city State
an reader q the Indianapolis 1aSss
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

A confiding daughter Is one who
tells mother all about her little
necking parties.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Boys are not as much trouble az
girls. You know, a boy will do
things he shouldn't, but you always
hope a girl won't
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Many man who won't pay his
own debts thinks we should collect
every. cent Europe owes us.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Los Angeles man jaile1 for shoot
ing landlord. Civilization demands
that we inhibit some OF our de-
-i,.ne
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Indications are that the cross
word puzzle fad will soon give way
to the income tax puzzle fad.
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

Psychology. that's great stuff. It
proves everything is caused BY
something else, so we are to, blame
for nothing
The Indianapolis times., 1925-02-11

When there Is nothing we should
do, we usually do something we
shouldn't do.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-03
NEW BILLS DUE
AT THE ISIS THEATER

The Isis will have 1.-THE Cowboy
and the Flapper." a picture described
as "thrill-o-comedy drama of the
East and West" on view the first
half Of next week, with william Fair
banks and Dorothy Revier in the
stellar roles. Fairbanks portrays Dan
Patterson, United States marshal,
who proves to gang of outlaws that
crime doesn't pay, and Miss Revier.
the pretty daughter Of ranch
owner, held captive by the outlaws
and who believes Patterson to be one
of them until the time comes for him
to disclose his real identity. The
chief ingredients Of the story are
perilous adventure, fast and hard
riding and rough and ready action.
''On Our Way isN the title of the
comedy that viii be added.
Screen stars are oftimes called
upon to enact dual roles. but sell
dom are they required 20 play two
different characters in the same pic
ture. Franklyn Farnum does this
in Billy, the Kid" western melo-
drama which will be shown Thurs
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-03
FOUR BIG STARS
IN ONE PH0T0PLAY

When a motion picture company
assemblies four of its biggest box
office stars for one production it can
mean only one thing-that the com.
pany has faith In the story and be-
neves It has public appeal Just
such thing has been done for
North OF &c., written by Emerson
Hough. author OF 1.-THE Covered
Wagons" It will be the attraction at
the Apollo next week with Lois VIII.
son. sErnest Terrence, Noah Berry
and Jack Holt in the featured roles.
Their support includes David Dun
bar. Stephen Carr, Guy Oliver, Will
liam Carroll. Clarence Geldart,
George Irving and Ella Miller. The
direction was irtrusted to Irwin VII.
lat
North Of &c. is tale Of the
Texas cattle trail, picturing a coun-
try wild. almost law1ess, at the
period of the story. roughened and
dishhartened by the recent Civil
War. Taisle Lockhart, a young
girl who manages her own vast
ranch in Texas, finds herself penni-
less. with no means OF disposing
OF her herds. her chief asset being
the true spirit or the pioneers.
Word comes that way up north
OF 36'' a market beckons. With her
$500 COWS, 16 COW hands. 10 iginds
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of rifles and six-shooters, and 115
COW ponies, Taisie makes the start
with all the thrills that the start
of the wagon train in THE Covered
Wagon" evolved. Through this
great panorama one sees groups of
ragged, sinewy men, the glorious
girl at their head. the OK carts and
the sea Of long horned cattle. accom-
plishing one of the greatest deeds
of pioneer bravery and daring.
The story contains many interest
ing angles. There is the tracking
Of a murderer. political intrigue,
perilous fording Of swollen streams.
stampeding cattle, an encounter
with Indians and love romance en-
acted against a colorful. picturesque
background when this country was
in the grim throes Of reconstruction.
Other program features will be- a
Mack Sennett comedy. 1.-THE Cannon
Ball Express" the Fox News Week
ly. musical entertainment by Emil
SeideT and his orchestra, and organ
selections by Earl Gordon.
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indianapolis IS
AN HONEST CITY
Weights Bureau Reports but
Six Arrests

Indianapolis dealers and u1er<
chants were unusually honest last
year.
Out of 1921 inspections Of all
kinds, employees Of the city weights
and measures bureau made only six
arrests in 1924. OF these, four were
convicted, the annual report Of Mrs
Mary Riddle, city sealer, shows.
However, 335 spring balances and
eighteen liquid measures were con-
fiscated because Of inaccuracy-
weights on thirty-one scales had to
be adjusted.
The department inspectors re-
weighed 26S loads Of coal and 2S4
loads of ice during the year. and in
spedted 1886 weights. Gasoline
pumps tested totaled 9S1. Mix bot
tie inspections numbered 5000 and
there were 1854 liquid measures In
spected.
Taxi meters register correctly, ac-
cording to the report. OF 123 exam
ined, all were accurate
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-03
BASEBALL MOVIE rs
ON VIEW AT SMITHS

"Life's Greatest Came" a story Of
the national game of baseball, is the
featured photoplay attraction the
coming week at Mr.. Smiths Theater.
It is an Emory Johnson production
featuring Johnnie Walker and an
all-star cast. The picture is based
on the melodrama by Emile John.
son. Included in the cast are
Thomas Santschi, Jane Thomas,
Dickey Brandon, David Kirby and
Gertrude Olmstead. =
"Life's Greatest Came is set in
the period of 1906 and concerns Jack
Donovan, a baseball idol, the Babe
Ruth of 1905. His wife Mary has
become the object of the attentions
of Mike Moran, q gambler, who has
fallen in love with her. On the day
Of the final game of the season,
Donovan becomes suspicious OF his
wifeS loyalty, loses his nerve and
his team is defeated
The usual features will also be
shown. Music will be provided by
the Grand Cremona.
are among their special features.
On the screen will be shown the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-01-03
BETTY COMPSON PLAYS
LEAD IN LOCKED DOORS"

Betty Compsop will be seen in
one Of the leading parts in Locked
Doors" the photoplay attraction to
be shown at the Ohio next week.
1t has been written for the screen
by Clara Beranger, and was directed
by William DeMille. Besides the
star, the cast includes Theodore Rob-
erts. Kathlyn Williams, Theodore
Won Eltz, Robert Edeson and Elmo
Billings.
Meet the Missus'' is the Hal
Reach comedy attraction. A Pathe
new weekly is also to be shown. Les
ter Huff will be heard in an original
organ composition, while the Charlie
Davis orchestra will provide a pro-
gram Of popular melodies.
Locked Doors" tell of Mary Car.
ter, who, though obeying her hus-
band, does not love him. Her hus.
band is a millionaire architect who
does not suspect his wife's real atti-
tude. Mary's father knows that his
daughter does not love her husband,
but says nothing, as he has found
a comfortable home. Laura Carter
Mary's sister-in-law, however, knows
At mountain lodge. where Mary
has gone trout fishing, she meets
John Talbot, friend of her hus
band. While neither knows the
other, they fall in love. Mary ID
Mortified when she realizes that she
loves Talbot and tells him that thes
have made a great mistake. Bach
in the city Talbot tells Carter o.
his love for a married woman. Car
ter, friend Of the boys father, pait
for the youngsters education ant
has employed him in his Office.
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DANCING ACT TOPS
NEW SHOW AT LYRIC

From far OFF Australia comes
Lenora's Steppers, six girls and
Casa and Lehn, versatile dancers,
who were starred in the Tivoi
Follies in Sidney and Melbourne, and
who will top next weeks bill at the
Lyric. Their invasion Of American
vaudeville has met with remarkable
success, and they are unrivalled in
their presentation of eccentric, tap
and formation dances which they
execute with marvellous speed and
precision.
The bill will include:
DAVE CASTILLO AND COM
PANY-Premier equestrians they
appear In an entertaining exhibition
OF bareback riding, lot of fun be-
ing injected in the act by Castello'e
impromptu Riding School" in which
he shows, in an amusing fashion
how circus riders are trained.
BRITT WOOD-Always a great
favorite in Indianapolis, 1.-THE Boob
and His Harmonica" returns with
a new assortment OF quaint stories
songs, dances and a real Jazz
harmonica concert.
FERGUSON A Nd SUNDER
.LAND-A pair Of singers, dancers
and entertainers from one of Broad
ways recent revue productions who
present bits Of Musical Comedy"
I YVONNE--A pretty girl from thu
Partisan music halls who sings
dances, plays the violin and ther
does some startling gymnastic feats
on the flying trapeze and Spanish
web.
WEIGH. MEALY AND MONT
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CONNIE'S LATEST TO
BE AT THE CIRCLE

Constance Ta1madge comes to the
Circle next week in Her Night OF
Romance comedy by Hans Krae-
". In which the star is seen as Doro-
thy Adams. the only child Of an
American multimillionaire, who goes
to England with her father for her
health.
Making herself look as unattrac-
tive as possible and thus avoiding
fortune hunters, Dorothy has her
self photographed in as ugly a
makeup as possible, and it is while
she is thus gotten up that she meets
Paul Melford, young Englishman,
who sees her as she really is and
falls IN love with her.
Dorothy imagines that she is
suffering from some nervous trouble
and Paul's uncle Is one OF the doc
tors who has been summoned to
examine her Paul poses in his
place and Dorothy falls in love with
him. His conscience hurts him, how
ever. and he declares that he is an
inpostor. revealing his true identity
as an impecunious nobleman.
Dorothy goes to their country es-
tate, which her father mad pur-
chased from Raul's solicitor without
the. owners knowledge, and while
she is there Paul Is brought home
slightly inebriated After a series of
amusing Incidents. which threaten
to become quite scandalous, Paul in
PRODUCES Dorothy to a friend as his
wife. and then complications follow
swiftly. and they decide to really
get married.
Ronald Co1man, recently seen at
the Circle in the leading male role
in ''Tarnish," is Miss Talmadge's
leading man. Alfred Gran, who ap-
peared as the father IN the same
photoplay, has the role Of Mr.. AID
ans, Dorothy's father in Tier Night
Of Romance" and others in the cast
are Kean Hersholt. Sidney Bracey
Claire De Lorez and Jim Barrows
Sidney Franklin directed the produc
ton.
The program includes the over
ture. Martha" by Won. Flotow
played by the Circle Concert Or
chestra under tbs direction OF Baka
leinikoh; a Christy comedy, a DE-
Forest Phonofiim novelty, presenting
Eddie Cantor. star Of kid Boots,
IN songs and stories, and the Cir
clette of News.