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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
MEM 0RIALS FOR
EMINENT DEAD

ORGANIZATION for a cam
Ii paign to raise $685. In In
diana for the fund to pur-
chase and preserve. as a national
shrine, the old home OF Wood
row Wilson at Staunton, Va. was
perfected in Indianapolis Wednes-
day. Zach T. DUNCAN, clerk Of
the State Supreme and Appellate
Courts heads the committee.
A few days ago Josephus DAN
iels, ex-Secretary Of the Navy,
visited Indianapolis in the in
terests Of proposed million
dollar memorial project in honor
of the late William Jennings
Bryan.
In recent years we certainly
hasten to honor the nations
eminent dead. Erecting mem
orials is one Of the best things
we do.
1t wasn't always so. We let our
greatest naval hero, John Paul
Jones, sleep in an obscure. neg
lected foreign graveyard for a
hundred years before we brought
him home. The Washington Mon
ument, the great memorial to the
first President, wasn't started
until fifty years after his death
and completed forty years later.
We do better now. Harding,
Wilson, Bryan. Scarcely had they
died before ambitious plans for
permanent public memorials were
under way-commilteCs function
ing and everything.
The Great Commoner we Joy
fully defeated three times when
he ran for the presidency. His
grape juice PHILOSOPHY was
hooted. We made funny cracks
about his stand on evolution. Then
he died and we buried him in
Arlington and busy ourselves with
a handsome memorial in his
honor.
So with our other great men,
leaders and near leaders. We run
them ragged while alive-sort Of
chase them into the grave and
then organize a memorial commit
tee. AS a people we would amuse
a visitor from Mars.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
Canada's Liquor Law Experiments

Quebec is dry" that Is. about half
by population and more than half
by area, does not accept the state dis
pensary system and has no stores"
"taverns" or licensed beer vendors.
Means Local Option
So the plan works out as pure I'M
adulterated local option" with
strong government control where the
sentiment Is wet"
For the consumer the plan gives
him Scotch at $3.75 a bottle (nomi-
nally a quartz, claret at 300 a pint,
with other spirits and wines in pro-
portion; and so beer at the old pre-
Volstead rates.
In the province Of Quebec. with a
population of two and half mil
lions, there are only ninety stores"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
Why Not U. S. Ambass-
ador to the League?

EV7HEN the ENJOYS of seven of the principal
w nations of Europe got together the other
day at London and put their John Hancocks to
the treaties Of Locarno, they changed the whole
outlook of the world.
Europe's hope Of lasting peace now seems
attainable for the first time since the great
war. The interlocking treaties which come
into force between Germany, Britain, France,
Belgium, Italy, Poland and Czechoslovakia hit
old man Mars the hardest crack he has received
since the armistice.
But what happened at Locarno and London
means much more than that 1t means that
Germany now joins the League of Nations, be-
coming with Britain, France, Italy and Japan,
one of the permanent big five of the league
council fact brim full of significance
Germany's entry strengthens the league
immeasurably No. government is worth it's
salt without opposition and what the opposition
is to constitutional government Germany will
be to the league. Heretofore Big Four has run
the league. These have had everything their
own way. They have done much to be proud
Of but they have left undone many things they
should have done. This, no doubt, was be-
cause they had no one to spur them on to tackle
unpleasant duties Germany will be that spur.
Thus, instead of its Importance waning, the
League of Nations promises to become very
real power in the world. By the same token
the United States will be more than ever
isolated 1t will be one of the two big countries
in the world outside the league, the other being
Russia, nation we refuse to recognize. And
there are rumors that even she may join.
Ultimately, we predict, the United States
will find it wise to recognize the league and
establish permanent contact with it, even if we
do not join. Too many things Of consequence
to the American people are on it's docket for.u us
to continue to give it the high hat
We have duly accredited minister or am
bassador at every one of the world capitals.
even the most insignificant. Why not some
similar sort of representation at the seat Of the
leaguef
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

one-way fare for the round Trip
between home and the port OF EN-
barkation. French railroads Will
follow suit, 1t is said.
A minimum of twenty-three days
will be required. eight days each
way for the ocean voyage and seven
days in France.
The French government has placed
the Trocadero, an auditorium with
seating capacity of $4,000, at dis
posal of the Legion. and will send
an official representative to this
country to plan the excursion.
Only bona fide members of the be-
gion and Auxiliary for both the years
1925 and 1927 and their children will
be eligible to make the trip.
d. A. Bishop. manager OF the
Travellers Insurance Company, who
assumed office as Seventh district
committeeman Of the American Le-
sion AIN. !, was active in the orga-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

and these are all In the cities, In
the city of Montreal. which has a
million population. there are 1900
licensed sellers OF beer, and forty
government stores for the sale Of
hard liquors and wines.
The zone bottle a person" provi-
sion Is not severe check on the pur-
chases. The commission has interpre-
ted the law to mean "a bottle day"
to the same person. But II each
person were very thirsty there is
nothing to prevent him, or her. going
to each of the forty stores in Mon
treal and buying forty bottles day.
But enough is enough" as Mr..
Fields used t osay, and even thirsty
American enjoying his opportunity
here does not have to do that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
FEDERAL
ROAD AID

@7HE Hoosier Motor Club
Wednesday sent telegram
~ to President Coolidge urg- :
ing him not to recommend to
Congress reduction in the appro-
priation for Federal road aid. as 1t
is reported he contemplates doing.
Reduction in the Federal fund
would curtail road construction in
the States, the massage points out.
Perhaps the motor clubs fears
are justified.
However, the whole system of
Federal aid, whereby the Federal
Government contributes to the
States half the cost of building APP
proved highways, is an optical illu-
sion. It's like the instructive little
game gentlemen with deft fingers
and passionate vests used to play
with three shells and a pea before
gaping rustics at county fairs.
Whatever money the Federal
ity gives the State for road build
ing or any other purpose comes
from somewhere. It isn't materi-
allied out of thin air. No super
sleuth, Sherlock Holmes or horse
thief detective. is needed to dis
cover where the money comes
from.
It comes from the people Of the
various States as Federal taxes.
OF course 50 long as the road
aid plan is in effect a State that
does not scramble for its share is
silly. But the only merit of the
scheme is that 1t incites States to
unwrap their bankrolls and under
take highway programs that other
wise might be indefinitely post
poned. However, the States do not
really get something for nothing
thereby.
During the last fiscal year the
people of Indiana paid $3S,446, 429
to the Federal Government in
taxes. Rather, stately sum. The
amount received by the State an
nually as its share of Federal aid
for roads is under $4,000 goo.
Wouldn't it be just as salts
factory to Indiana to have its
Federal tax bill cut $4,000, 900 and
finance its highway program it.
self?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

DEAR MIR. FIXIT: Since the new
north side theater on Central Ave.
started persons attending have been
parking on the short square of N.
New Jersey st. between Twenty
Eighth st. and Call Creek Blvd. on,
both sides.
The street is SO narrow only one
car can find passageway between
the parked cars. 1t is dangerous and
inconvenient. e. A. B.
Urgent calls for cinders have
come from two Mr. Fixit readers:
DEAR MIR. FIXIT; Please see
what luck you can have on getting
some cinders or we will be salts
fed with any kind Of street scrap.
ings to fill Tindall st. A Christmas
present for you if you succeed before
Christmas.
TINDALL AND CLIMBER ST. TAX
PAYER.
w. p. Hargon. clerk Of the 4
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
Street Markers DESTROYED
BY Mr.. Fixit

Let Mr.. FiSit solve your troubles with
c1ty officials. He is The Times repre-
sentative at the city hail. Write him at
The Times.
Vandals are specializing in marker
posts In, Emerson Heights, a CORE
spondent advised Mr.. Fixit today.
DEAR MR.. FIXIT: We pride
ourselves on the beauty Of our ad-
dition Emerson Heights), and when
the addition was laid out there were
beautiful markers in the form of
faced brick posts about six feet high
with stone copings on them. The
yandals have destroyed these beau
tiful markers along Michigan ST
A CITIZEN.
Capt. Fred Drinkut will endea-
vor to halt the vandalism. 1t
appears they'd destroy whole
buildings these days unless you
are on the alert.
Police also will investigate the
following traffic complaint
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
AN OUTDOOR,
ENTERPRISE

"7ARNINGS OF the State De-
Wl partment of Conservation
j during the fiscal year end
ing Sept. so amounted to $685.
326.27-according to report OF
Richard I.ieler, director, just
made public. The principal
sources Of revenue were hunt
ing and fishing license fees and
State parks.
The receipts were somewhat
smaller than Tor the previous
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
What are the principal kinds of

What are the principal kinds OF
coffee on the market?
Mocha, that comes from Arabia.
Java or East Indian coffee that
comes from Java: Jamaica coffeel
Surinam coffee; Bourbon coffee and
Liberian coffee grown in West
Africa.
What method is used to keep
drinking water cool in warm coun-
tries?
The Mexicans keep drinking water
cool for several days by putting It in
n porous stone jar, hanging the Jar
in a doorway so the air can circulate
around 1t. The jar is covered with
piece of canvas or other material OF
keep the insects and dust out. This
method is also used in northern
Africa.
From what sources Is salt OBJ
tanned?
From sea water and brine wells
and from rock salt mines. The finest
salt comes from brine. Rock salt is
used chiefly for cattle. packing and
sailing hides and in the manufac-
ture Of caustic soda, ice cream, etc,
How can the age OF turtle or
terrapin be ascertained2
The turtles entire shell is COW
cred with horny, epidermal plates or
shields OF various forms. but all
arranged on q regular plan. Each
shield grows Individually, the rings
visible upon many of them indicat-
ing each years growth-at least in
countries in which winter hiberna-
ton and consequent suspension of
growth takes place. The same age
markings on the shell is also true OF
the terrapin in some regions. Other
wise. except by the size Of the shell,
there is no way to tell the age.
How are the United States mar
shals appointed or selected and
what is their salary?
They are appointed by the Presi-
dent of the United States. generally
on the recommendation OF the attor-
ney general and their appointment
Is confirmed by the United States
Senate. Their salaries vary in ac'
cordance with the volume OF busl-
less handled. 1t Is usually from
$4,000 to $1,000 a year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

Editors Note-Thia 10 the nrst OF q
various provinces of Canada.
By ellison Gardner
81 ONTREAL By MailD-Can-
IM ada has experimental for a
0 number of years with prohi-
billion, OF the United States variety,
and has largely given It up.
With the exception Of one i'm
portant province, Ontario, and the
three small maritime provinces Of
Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and
Prince Edward Island, the Domin-
ion has substituted state monopoly
and regulated sale of liquors, wines
and beers. There is a more genu-
inc control of the abuses Of liquor
and less boetlegging.
This province of Quebec, which
led the way away from general and
wholesale prohibition, is going into
its fifth year of the state monopoly
experiment.
Province "Goes Wet"
British Columbia was the second
province to Ego wet" following
closely on the heelse Of Quebec. The
other western provinces Of Mani
toba, Alberta and Saskatchewan fol-
lowed, and only last fall, Ontario.
the last dry" province, defeated a
wet" law by the small margin OF
80, 900 out of a million votes cast.
q: And now, as a concession ap-
parently to the strength Of the
wet" vote, Ontario has authorized
what is known as the -four point
four" beer, which Is a beer or
alcoholic strength only 2 per cent be-
low normal"
Under the Quebec law. the entire
business OF dispensing beer, wine
and spirits is made government
monopoly. Through a commission,
the government buys and sells. 1t
does so at a profit, charging 40 per
cent above the cost and rendering
substantial revenue to the prov
ince, as we'll as a large revenue to
the Dominion from the excise and
import taxes.
From this point Of view. It is an
acknowledged success.
Reduces Crime
In the matter of reducing drunken
ness and crime, guaranteeing non
poisonous product to the consumer
and contributing generally to spirit
of respect for law. 1t is claimed
and with seeming reason-that 1t
is likewise a success.
The Quebec Liquor Act provides
for the sale OF liquors, wines and
beer in the following manner.
First, spirits; only stores" owned
and operated by the government
commission have the right to sell,
and each buyer can lawfully pur-
chase but one bottle at time. Wine
and beer may be sold by the glass
in restaurants and hotels, with
meals, to the patrons to such estab-
lishments. Beer may be sold by the
bottle by. grocers holding licenses
from the commission, and by the
glass by "taverns" licensed in the
same manner. These "taverns' cor
respond to the former Saloons" but.
with the important difference that
they cell nothing but beer. The
commission stores" also sell wine
by the bottle. case or barrel, and
there is no restriction on the amount
OF wine this does not include bran
dies, cordials and such hard"
drinks) which may be purchased. But
spirits or wine purchased at the
stores must all be taken away UNI
opened.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
Sell by Mail

In addition to the above. the COM
mission maintains a mail order de-
partment and fills orders of buyers
for the home, "for consumption in
the home and not for resale"
The Quebec liquor law does not
cover the whole province. It is gov
erned by local option. Every com
munity decides by referendum
whether 1t wants 1t or not. II a
majority votes to have it and the
local secretary certifies that fact to
the liquor commission, the latter can
set up a store" for the sale of
spirits and wine and grant licenses
to sell beer. if it so desires.
About half of the province of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

nization in New
York.
Bishop already
is involved in
plans for an ex-
tensive member
ship campaign
and future bene-
fetal activities in
Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
HEADPHONEs DELICATE

Telephones, when well made, are
delicate instruments and should be
handled carefully as a fine watch.
Care should be. taken not to drop
them or handle thu phones roughly.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
DICTIONARIES TO
GO TO PARIS

Legionnaires from Washington, Ind.
who lead the revels at State conven-
tons. Hinkle is former Washing
ton resident.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

the 1877 cOnVen-
ton in good, old
Paris. The fare
will be reduced
to a ridiculously
low sum, trip ex-
ponents say.
American rail
roads will grant
a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

Leading Le-
gion members
had hoped to
lease the old Ma
rion Club as a
downtown club
room, and were
disappointed when
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

Marion Hinkle. member Of Hay
ward Barcus post, has been made
an honorary member Of the famous
''Davless County delegation" the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04
Ask The Times

ton OF fact or Information by writing
to The indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau 1892. New, York Ave, Wash
stamps for reply. Medical legal and
martial advice cannot be given nor
can extended research DO undertaken.
sonal reply. Unsigned requests cannot
be answered. AL letters are conhden-
tial-EditOr.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

A number of Indianapolis Legion I
naires are saving their shekels for |
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

street commissioner office, who
has adjusted hundreds of cases for
Mr.. Fixit, will investigate. Your
Christmas present offer Is unique.
A lot Of people believe Mr.. Fixit
is in their payless employ. Mr..
Fixit thanks you.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

ceiver disposed of the furniture at
a price considered low by many club
members.
A recent number Of the American
Legion Weekly mentions Ralph E..
Jones, 1921 Guilford Ave-, attorney
and member of Hayward Barcus
post, as a prominent member Of the
legal staff of the department of
Criminal Investigation of the A. e.
f. The article was written by Karl
Deter, formerly Of Ft. Wayne.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

Hargon also will examine condi-
itions described in the following:
DEAR MR. FIXIT: have worn
out two automobiles in the last
year owing to the condition of Shriv-
er Ave-, between Thirty-First and
Thirty-Second SITS. Can we get this
street graded and few cinders
thrown on it?
L. Al.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-12-04

Editors Note-This 10 the first of
series Of articles by Mr.. Gardner report
ing the operation of iQuOr laws in the
various provinces of Canada.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-11-03
NEVER AGAIN, H0KE
SMITH TELLS HEARERS
FORMER SENATOR, IN SPEECH
AT JACKSON, DENIES HE IS
FLIRTING WITH POLITICS.

JACKSON, Ga.-Former United
States Senator Hoke Smith, who serv-
ed as secretary OF the interior in the
Cleveland cabinet, put to rest rumors
that he would be a gubernatorial or
senatorial candidate in 1926 or 1923
by stating to a Georgian staff CORE
spondent here Friday that he would
never again he a candidate for either
the senate or any other political office.
The statement was made just prior
to going on the speakers platform
Friday afternoon to deliver an address
in connection with Jackson's centen-
NAL celebration.
"Never again will | run for the SEN
ate or any other political office. | have
retired to private life, to try and rest
up after a strenuous life OF politics
and office holding and l want to be
left alone as simple, humble, pri-
vate citizen OF Georgia" former Sena-
tor Smith said
Political rumors had recently con-
nected his name with that of former
Senator Thomas w. Hardwick, say
ing that one of the two would make
the race for the senate gainst Senator
William J. Harris.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1925-11-03
Administrator S Sale.

GEORGIA, Terrell County.-Un
der and by virtue OF an order granted
by Hon l. c. Hoyl, Ordinary OF said
county, on the End day of November,
1925, |, as administrative of the estate
of Mrs. Cora l. Buchanan, will sell
at public outcry, for cash, to the high
est bidder, on the first Tuesday in De-
cember, 1925, at the usual time and
place of sheriff's sales, that house and
lot on the east side OF Main street in
Dawson, Ga, where Mrs. Buchanan
formerly resided, commencing at an
alley that divides that lot from the
B. H. Brown lot and running along
the east side OF Main street going
north one hundred and thirty feet;
thence east to B. S. Mathews lot;
thence south to said alley one hun
bred and thirty feet along said alley
to starting point; located in the south
west corner OF city lot 100, and being
the lot decided to Mrs. Buchanan by
Mrs and Miss HERS. Also one undi-
vided half interest in and to the north
half of lot of land one hundred and
thirty seven in the Fourth district OF
Terrell county, Georgia, being the
land formerly belonging to |. D. and
Cora Graves MRS. ]. H. LEWIS,
Administrators Estate OF Mrs. Cora
l. Buchanan. ll-3-4t
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SOUTHERN FARMERS HA We
BEST HARVEST IN A DECADE

autumn-a total OF 125000 bales iron
l67 900 acres, the greatest yield in the
history OF that section. That is not all
Mississippi county, Arkansas, produc-
ed this year its greatest alfalfa croE
and one of its biggest cotton crops
The record cotton crop in Mississip-
pi county before this year was 92,00C
bales. in 1922. Last year the county
produced $1,000 bales from $4,000
acres.
Throughout southeastern Missouri
there have been bumper cotton, corn,
oats, and fruit yields. In Mississippi
the planters are confronted with the
serious problem OF harvesting their
cotton.
Half hundred agricultural agents
from as many counties in Arkansas,
Mississippi, southeastern Missouri and
western Tennessee, in attendance at
the tri-state fair in Memphis, Tenn,
report the most wonderful cotton and
alfalfa crops in 10 to Is years.
Bagging Getting Scarce.
Outside of the fact that the cotton
crop is OF such vast proportions that
planters are unable OF gather it an
other cloud is beginning to appear
over the brightest prospects OF the
cotton producing states.
Bagging for the cotton is becoming
scarce. Memphis is virtually without
this article, and little hope is held for
early relief, Calls for bagging are be-
ing heard in every part OF the south
west
Farmers, too, are continuing the
work of diversifying their crops. The
dairying industry and the growing OF
vegetables, fruits and melons are TAX
ing big steps forward.
The farmers little nest-eggs, usual
ly just large enough to tide them over
from harvest to harvest, are develop
ing into sizeable bank accounts. Bet
ter food is on the farmers table; bet
ter clothing on his wife's and chill
dren's backs, better furnishings in his
home.
That is why they are " singing.
Dixie" more happily in the south
these days.