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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-04-11
NIAGARA FALLS, N. y, APRIL $, 1925.

City manager plan with council Of five elected at large has
been successful operation in Niagara Falls, N. " since 1916.
The plan has centralized responsibility, reduced administrative
and legislative overhead. Increased operating efficiency and
lowered proportionate operation costs. Despite an extensive
program Of public improvements tax rates during past eight
years have been proceeding the plan. elimination of ward lines
in election of councilmen, an aid to civic unity. Some three
years ago politicians sought return of old aldermanic ward
representation form. Proposal decisively defeated by voters
at referendum. Satisfaction now general. Police efficiency inn
proved, budget, preparation, public and thorough.
NIAGARA FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
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KNOXVILLE, TENN, APRIL 8, '25.

City manager government wonderfully successful in Knoxville.
Politics replaced by business efficiency. More street VIC TX done
at lower expenditure. New civic center and park established
in uptown district. Real health department established. Mod
ern accounting system shows daily condition of every depart
ment. Old administration had spent sums requiring tax
rate of two ninetythree, but levied tax Of only one ninety,
leaving tremendous floating debt to be absorbed by present
administration. Tax rate now two ten, of which sum sixtysix
cents Is for interest and sinking fund on old debt, forty cents
for schools. This tax being considered part of city tax rate in
Tennessee, two cents for public library only, one dollar and two
cents for general city purposes. Ten per cent of last years
taxes refunded to Taxpayers. Police department under civil
service. Great improvements made in efficiency with practical
ly no change in personnel. Budget and sinking fund previously
existed in theory only, but are now realities. New government,
which was adopted by three to one majority, has increased
steadily in popularity, as shown by results of several elections
In which city manager principle was directly involved. Voters
recently authorized by ten to one majority a new two and one
half million dollar water plant that had suffered four to one
defeat under previous administrations. No city in America has
better government than Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE CHAMBEER OF COMMERCE.
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MUSKOGEE, OKLA, APRIL 3, 1925.
Six years of actual demonstration has proved absolute success
Of managerial form Of city government. Politics eliminated.
Police efficiently greatly increased. While operating cost of
city has not decreased yet full value for every dollar cost has
been given taxpayers, and this was not true under old form.
Business principles alone govern acts of city manager. No
bond issues voted and no deficit or deficiency judgments in
Cured since form adopted. We recommend plan without res
ervation.
c. c. LYDICK, SECRETARY CHAMBER COMMERCE..
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PHOENIX, ARIZ., APRIL 8, 1925.

PHOENIX, ARIZ, APRIL 8, 1925.
Business men of the city of Phoenix have for years voiced the
opinion unanimously that under no consideration would they
return to the old style of government. Now that the city man
ager plan mas been in force for years it has had a decided ef-
feet in lowering taxes, eliminating graft, increasing efficiency
OF police and fire departments and has enabled this city to be
run on a strictly business basis instead Of at the mercy of
politicians. People from the East spending winters in our
wonderful climate marvel at the efficiency of our city govern
ment.
PHOENIX CHAMBER OF OMMERCE, H. 3. WATKINS,
GENERAL MANAGER.
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MUSKEGON, MICH, APRIL 3, 1925

Our city manager plan of government has been in effect in
Muskegon since 1920. We have found 1t far superior to former
aldermanic system, resulting in increased efficiency. Public
improvements are made in logical sequence and in accordance
with well developed plans prepared by best engineering talent
in the country. Underground work precedes surface construc-
ton and every sewer or water main trunk laid ANTICIPATES
TWENTY YEARS GROWT Partisan politics have been en-
tirely eliminated. Our city taxes are higher, but we are get
ting results and all elements of the city appear to be satisfied
]. @. BEUKEMA SECY. MUsKEGON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE SIR
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DUBUQUE, IA, APRIL 4, 1925.

DUBUQUE, IA, APRIL 4, 1925.
City manager plan great success in Dubuque. old Indebtedness
being rapidly reduced and taxes somewhat lower. Taxpayers
have confidence in plan and realize that they are getting all
they pay for. Tax money is spent judiciously and without waste,
extravaganza or graft. Delinquent taxes of long standing have
been collected. Fire insurance rates reduced from class six to
class three city. Police department operating efficiently.
Police court fines have increased from one to seventeen thou
sand dollars since manager plan took effect.
DUBUQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, APRIL 8, 1925
Commission manager form OF city government very efficient.
Attracts better men to public life. Eliminates politics and ia
working extremely wen in Grand Rapids.
LEE H. BIERCE. GRAND RAPIDS ASSN. OF COMMERCE..
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DAYTON. OHIO. APRIL 2. 1921.

N TIN, OIIIO AT hID o., IJ1O.
Dayton business manager form government most efficient and
economical. City operating today on less money thar prior to
adoption of plan eleven years ago. This plan insures practi-
cally full dollar service on every dollar of tax revenue. IRE
spective of limited revenue, service improvements have kept
pace with times. Considerable portion Dsyton's progress and
prosperity las item years due to adoption Of this plan OF gov.
eminent. Has unanimous support of people exclusive of few
politicians and radicals.
W. 3. MOORE, MANAGING DIRECTOR. cHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
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WHEELING, w. VA, APRIL 8, 1925.

WHEELING, w. VA, APRIL 3, 1925.
City manager plan has been highly successful here for eight
years. 1t makes for greater efficiency, economy and honesty
and is more responsive to public opinion than old Federal plan
This city will never return to old plan.
WHEELING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P. CORCoRAN,
MANAGER.
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PORTLAND, MAINE, APRIL 2. 1925.
Council manager plan-fve councillors and manager giving
our city~a business administration, lower taxes, better police
and fire service, common sense budget. Politicians disgusted
Business men well pleased. Everybody happy.
e. H. MCDONALD, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
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What the City Manager form of
government has done for
other cities, it can also
do for Indianapolis

Read the kilograms and know the facts.
AS a citizen of Indianapolis you are
entitled to something more than you've
been getting in the matter of city govern
ment. It is time for this city to get out of
the old political rut and resort to com
mon sense business methods in the
administration of civic affairs.
Under the City Manager Plan, business
will replace politics; graft will be elm
mated; tax rates will be reduced; fire
insurance rates reduced; police and fire
service will be improved and the city, as
a unit, will progress as never before. All
this has happened in other cities as
proven by kilograms reproduced here
with. Indianapolis will enjoy similar
benefits when the taxpayers adopt the
City Manager form of government.
Know the facts. Notfrom politicians, but
from actual statements of results from
numerous other cities that are operating
under the City Manager Plan. The tele-
grams tell the story.
GET THESE FACTS A SINGLE ONE OF THE ESQ CITIES
OPERATING UNDER CITY MANAGERS IN 81 DIFFERENT
STATES HAS ANY CLASS OR GROUP BEEN ABLE TO GET
CONTROL-9O CITIES in STATES HAVING NO MANAGER
CHARTER LAW AT ALL ARE UNDER CITY MANAGERS BY
RDNANC
Manager Plan" Committee of O
Fred Hoke, VceCharman Edward G. Snethen, Secretary
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NORWOOD, MASS, APRIL Q, 1925.

NORWOOD, MASS, APRIL 2, 1925.
Capable city manager makes for better efficiency of centraliza-
ton responsibility, thereby reducing taxes, almost entirely
eliminating politics. Reducing city budget lowest practical level
NORWOOD BOARD OF TRADE
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- KENOSHA, WIS, APRIL, 3, '26.
Business men and honest politicians heartily favor city man.
ager plan. Per capita cost of operation reduced twenty-one per
cent All departments more efficient operated on even less than
budget allowed. Value received for all taxes. Department heads
have to produce or get out.
G A. POPE. PRESIDENT KENosHA RETAILERS ASSN.
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BEAUMONT TEX, APRIL 8, 1925.
City manager plan has not lowered taxes, but given us more
for the money. Has eliminated petty politics and brought gov
eminent closer to the people. Direct supervision Of manager
has brought coordination, efficiency and economy. Beaumont
would not think of reverting to the old plan.
e. G. BRACKEN, MANAGER, BEAUMONT CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
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SACRAMENTO, CAL, APRIL 3. 25.
Business men of Sacramento generally are heartily in favor
or city manager plan. Tax rate has been reduced each wear
since Inauguration. Police and other departments
effective. Greater program of improvements carried on more
economically during three years of city manager government
than during any ten years period previously. Manager plan
has gone a long way toward eliminating politics in citv GOV.
eminent.
SACRAMENTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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NEW LONDON. CONN, APRIL O., 1925
City management here has increased efficiency, lowered tax.
fixed responsibility, eliminated politician and partisan politics.
Established equitable taxation. Popular with large majority.
JAMES G. HAMMOND sECY~ NEW LONDON CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE..
International., 1925-06-22
HUMAN SIREN" TO
SHOW HIS WARES
Omitted Prcss)

L
PASADENA, Cal, June Civ.
IL. Fisher, the "human SIREN, has
been challenged to show his wares
in a radio contest.
Fisher was arrested recently for
initiating a police siren while he
drove through heavy downtown
traffic. His imitation was so real
istic that traffic officers gave him
the right-of-way at every corner.
Automobiles pulled to the curb
and stopped. He had clear street
until arrested and fined $40.
But Fishers ability has been
challenged by another selfstyled
''human SIREN. He is Harry Lotz,
Of Fort Wayne, Ind. artist to a
contest for the "siren champion
ship. He suggested that the match
be conducted via radio.
Fisher, according to his local
hackers, viii accept the match as
he finds new training ground.
International., 1925-06-22

OTTAWA, Ontario, June 21
Omitted Press) Surveys cover
ing approximately 80 900 square
miles will be undertaken by the
Royal Canadian Air Force this
year in conjunctiin with the De.
partment of the Interior.
International., 1925-06-22
NEW INVENTIONS MAKE THE
AIRPLANE MORE DEADLY
IN WARFARE
Omitted Prcss)


LONDON, June 14.-Three re-
cent inventions more than triple
the deadliness of the aeroplans
In warfare.
The first is heavy gun open at
both ends, from one of which it
discharges sand to take up the re-
coil, while from the other il hurls,
with deadly accuracy heratofors
impossible, an incendiary shell.
And the she'll itself is a wonder
for it can be dropped on concrete
without exploding but after it has
been shot from the rifled chamber
of the gun it will explode at the
slightest contact, even a sheet OF
paper.
The second invention il n re-
volving seat, with dual controls, to
enable the pilot Of q fighting plane
TO whirl around and fire . gun
that shoots at foes in his rear.
The third is an electric elevator,
90 to speak, fitted up in the large
bombing planes, . rising and de-
ecending chair which enables the
gunner to use at win either the
eus on top Of tho plane which have
Q horizontal range or the gun 81
Ne bottom which fires straight
down. One gunner, seated IN this
chair. can thus do the work Of two.
International., 1925-06-22
EXPERIMENTS IN
CAUSE OF SCURVY
Omitted Press)


CORVALLIS, Ore, June 21.-
Interesting experiments in the
cause Of scurvy have been per-
formed here by Oregon Agricul-
tural College experts under the IL
rection of Professor Jasmine Will
liams, instructor in house hold
sciences.
Four guinea pigs were fed bal
anced rations of proteins, carbohy-
drates, mineral, fat and vitamines
"a" and "B". In addition two
were fed teaspoonful of tomato
juice and orange juice respectful
ly, to give them vitamines &C."
The two guinea pigs which re-
ceived no juice died in II days.
The diet fed them consisted of a
mixture of butter fat, SKINNED
milk powder and ground oats.
The SKINNED milk powder and
butter fat provided protein, fat
vitamines "A". The ground oats
gave carbohydrates, roughage and
vitamine "B'.
International., 1925-06-22
ANTELOPE REFUGE ON
T. RS OLD RANCH

WILLISTON, N. o., June 21.-
Four sections Of the Trail ranch
along the Littla Missouri, compris-
ing much Of Theodore Rooseveit's
ranch when he "roughed It" 40 q
young man in the Dakota Bad
lands, have been offered to the
state by "Badlands Bll' McCar.
thy, owner. Mccarthy further Of.
fers to fence the gift from his
nine-section ranch IL the state
game and fish commission win set
it aside as a game preserve, priz
marily for the protection Of q herd
Of rs antelopes. Bill thinks that It
is fitting that "Teddy's" old ranch
should be a refuge for game.
International., 1925-06-22
Monday Morning, June 20, 1925.
NEW SONOITA SCHOOL

Mrs. Ed LeGendre, Mrs. A. T.
Lowe, Mrs. Lillian Warner, and
Mrs. P. A. Honnas, were visitors
here Wednesday from Sonoita
collecting contributions for the
new two-room schoolhouse to be
erected at Sonoita this summer
Thru raising contributions it will
not be necessary to bond the dis
trict, thereby big saving is made,
according to Mrs. LeGendre.
International., 1925-06-22
MUSICAL BURGLAR"

! Omitted Press)
| PORTLAND, Ore, June FL. -
| The latest crook to go down on
police records is the "musical
burglar"
(; Mr.. and Mrs S F. Frazer re-
turned home at night to find their
house had been looted Of jewelry
land other valuables.
Neighbors Of the Frazers said
they had been unaware of the
couples absence from home and
that at the time the robbery must
have been in progress they had en-
loyed bits Of light operas, occasion
ii pieces Of jazz and again selec-
tions from heavier operas, played
on the Frazer piano.
They said the burglar played for
nearly an hour and that thew had
supposed the Frazers to be giving
4 Guiet home musical.
OTTAWA, June 21. (By United
Press Service)-The total catch of
sea fish on both the Atlantic and
'acific coasts during March was
3 25o 200 pounds, valued AT
%"A2.@ 2.@50 onnoaret witE * eoQ
500 Do,1nds. valued at S7O1 5se
during tie oorresncndine period
( - r~eceding year.
Noeales printers buy and trade
at home. u is no more fair 70
local printers to send out Of town
FOR vonr nrintine than # 70 for
local nrfntArs to send awav FROM
NooaIes for their groceries, cloth
ing, etc.
International., 1925-06-22
BUSINESS CONCERN
INTERRUPTED BY BEE
UNITED Prcm)

PORTLAND, Ore, June 2l.-
Routine affairs of a,huge business
concern were interrupted when q
queen bee, followed by thousands
OF her loyal subjects. decided 70
visit . sign over the Portland Ma
tional bank.
Bankers called the fire depart.
ment, but firemen used to risking
their lives in battling flames SHE'D
at the bess and didn't know what
to do.
They put up ladders for news
paper photographers, but noone
envied these courageous young
en- as the bees swarmed about
them. It began to look as if the
bees would have the sign for
permanent hive when a real hero
was located.
He was c. B. Chapman, a bee
fancier by avocation, who was en-
Iployed as chief engineer at a near
by restaurant.
Chapman ascended a ladder to
the sign with no covering on his
head or arms. He transferred al
most the whole buzzing court Of
bees to a shack while a huge
crowd watched with awe.
you've got to keep them ont Of
your ears and nose or else they
may give you a little trouble" went
Chapman's patter to those balow
as he worked.
The Nogales International is the
best advertising medium in No.
gales, due to the fact that this
paper is put in every home in the
community. If you know anyone
who did not receive copy Of to.
days paper, phone As, and copy
will be delivered Immediately by
carrier boy.
International., 1925-06-22

The Nogales International is the
best advertising medium in Mo-
gales, due to the fact that this
paper is put in every home in the
community. If you know anyone
who did not receive a copy Of to-
days paper, phone 46, and copy
will be delivered immediately by
carrier boy.
International., 1925-06-22
WEAR WEDDING RINGS
To DRAW THE MENH
J. (Uniked prcRal

COLUMBUS,O., June 81. - A
poll Of Columbus jewelry stores
and managers Of jewelry counters
in five and ten cent stores reveals
that wedding rings are losing their
Significance. That is to say, Q veg
ding ring onthe finger Of Q girl is
ceasing to be sure sign that she
is married. Hundreds Of girls arc
buying cheap wedding rings, ac-
cording to the poll, some because
they believe this adornment will
make them more attractive to men
and others because they believe
wedding rings offer girls protec-
ton against "mashers."
Engagement rings are selling in
great numbers, ten-cent store man.
ayers asserted, presumably through
a desire on the part of girls to
prove through this adornment that
they are much sought after by one
man at least.
International., 1925-06-22
BITTEN BY DOG

N. J. B. Barnett, 128 West
street, was bitten by a dog We'd
nesday and injured about the legs.
His injuries were dressed at the
police station by Chief of Police
Jay Lowe. The dog attacked him
near West and international street
and is SAID 20 belong to a man
named Ca,rasco.
International., 1925-06-22
MINING NEWS

II you know Of any development
work, or other mining news, The
international would appreciate re-
ceiving same for publication in our
next issue.
International., 1925-06-22

Miss Kathleen Edwards, trained
nurse, has returned from a visit
in Tucson. In Nogales, Miss Ed
wards resides at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. T. J. Wylie on Terrace
avenue.
International., 1925-06-22

Mrs. Anna B. Ackley, the ef-
ficient county treasurer, is back
from brief visit with friends in
the Vaughn district.
International., 1925-06-22
A PENNSYLVANIA VETERAN
UNITED P1cssl

HARRISBURG, Pa, June 21.-
Among the old time railway men
recently retired by the Pennsyl-
vania railroad was "Harry w.
(old Dan) Hileman, who had
worked 43 years and three months
in the Sunbury, Pa, shops. He
was known as the champion driller
Of the Pennsylvania system and
Is said to have drilled 900 holes
through steel sheeting in one 8
hour day. He is 66.
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 21-
Next winter DR.. Bourget, Indian
agent at Fort Resolution in the
Far North, will try out a motor
driven snow sleigh in lieu Of dogs.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

about o'clock Tuesday morning, and
for several hours threatened the en-
tire town with destruction. Even with
the combined efforts of the Milling
ton, Chestertown and Centreville Fire
Companies the blaze was not checked
until it had completely destroyed the
Brown store and two dwelling houses
property of Mrs. Spencer Merrick.
So serious was the confagration
that dozens of families in the town
moved their entire household effects
to places of safety, for fear the en-
tire town would be burned. At differ
ent times there was hardly a building
in the town that did not catch fire.
Citizens were constantly on the alert
for small blazes and it was due sole
ly to their watchfulness that a more
serious destruction did not take place
The work of the Milington, Chester
town and Centreville Fire Companies
elected many complimentary remarks
from the onlOokers. This was the
first serious fire in which the recently
organized company at Millington has
taken part The work of the new en-
gine and equipment showed up to a
great advantage. The hose of this
company was connected with the river
at least a half mile from the blaze,
and the new engine pumped, with
great force, a stream Of voter the en-
tire distance. 1t was also noticed
that in the half mile of hose line there
was not a single leak. 1t is under
stood that all of the property burned
was partly covered by insurance.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

will be named secretary to United
States Senator Coleman dupont, ac-
cording to reports form Washington
and confirmed in political circles in
Wilmington. He may succeed Alden
R. Benson, former Secretary of State.
Mr.. Benson has ben in i'll health for
some time, dating some months prior
to the appointment of the late William
G. Taylor as Secretary of State. 1t
is understood he has found the duties
of the Washington office too onerous
and that some other position will be
found for him.
According to a report from the
same source, the secretaryship was
offered to Charles H. Grantland for
mer secretary of the Republican City
Committee and secretary of the Del
aware Industrial Accident Board. 1t
was said Mr.. Grantland, who is the
recognized leader of the dupont fac
tion, thought he could look after the
remaining in Wilmington. Mr.. Handy
was deposed as State titling officer on
the grounds of economy. He receiv-
ed a salary of $4,000 a year and the
State found a man willing to do the
work for $1,000.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09

An elaborate and palatial cow-barn
is to be constructed at Pioneer Point
Farm, owned by Mrs. John J. Raskob,
near Centreville, Md. The new home
of the Rascob dairy herd will cost ap-
proximately $4,000, and will be the
finest of its kind in rural Maryland.
Mrs Raskob purchased Pioneer Point
Farm last spring. All of the old
buildings will be razed, and new and
attractive structures will replace them
The farm embraces nearly $50 acres.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
w. HANDY FOR APPOINTMENT

Former Head of Titling Department
May be Secretary to Senator DUPONT
Wallace Handy, former Delaware
automobile titling officer of the State,
Smyrna times., 1925-12-09
FIRE OVER AT CRUMPTON, MD.

Splendid Work of Three Fire COmpan-
les Possibly Saved Major Portion town
Fire broke out in the store of Gil
bert Brown, over at Crumpton, Md,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1925-03-02
WILTON MAN.
GOES AFTER
STOLEN AUTO

Wilton, N. D., March DIR. R. C..
Thompson was in communication with
the authorities of Plentywood, Mon
tana in regard to his Studebaker
sedan, which was stolen from his
garage early last summer. From in
formation received gang of auto
mobile thieves had been rounded up
in Montana with number of cars
in their possession. The following
item was published this week under
a Minot headline.
Three North Dakota autos were in
cluded in six additional stolen cars
recently found near Plentywood.
Mont, bringing to 10 the total Of
such machines recovered in the last
few months near that point, accord
ing to Deputy Sheriff w. c. Rustad
of Minot, who has returned here
from Plentywood.
The North Dakota cars are a
WHY'S Knight sedan, stolen from G..
w. Twiford of. Minot; a Studebaker
sedan stolen from DR.. r. c. Thomp-
son of Wilton and Ford touring
car stolen from John Moore of Mi
not.