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Drop him. cried Constance.

Drop him. cried Constance.
II. Hedge turned and surveyed her
with great gravety.
"If | drop him, ne will bite. me in
the ankle" he said. 81 object to be-
ing bitten in the ankle. | broke one
once, and that is sufficient"
Constance dashed across the room
and gathered Demosthenes in her
arms. He was very small bundle,
but he snapped angrily at H. Hedge
and snarled in manner that would
have terrified a stout-hearted mouse.
Does that thing belong to you?'
demanded H. Hedge.
Thing! He is my dogW
What is his name-Molecule?"
His name is Demosthenes."
"Why so much name for a little
dog? It's Observation-Disclosures
pirate"
The efficiency man devoted an
other moment of brief study to his
late assailant.
I'm fact" said Hedge, why keep
the dog at all? A dog has no place
in domestic economy. 1t contributes
nothing to wealth or comfort; it is
non-producer. 1t is something dan
gerous, usually an annoyance, and
invariably an expense. What does
1t cost to feed this dog?"
Constance uttered an exclamation
of contempt.
Cost! Do you think l have moth
ing to do but inquire into the cost of
keeping Demosthenes? What differ
ence does it make anyhow? All l
know is that he cost five hundred
dollars when he was new"
And how long have you had him?
"A year, at least"
"We'll mark off twenty per cent
for depreciation" said Hedge, after
a swift mental calculation. 81 doubt
if he would even bring four hundred
now"
"Sirw
"No secondhand or even slightly
used dog is worth as much as new
one. That's simply business. But in
spite, of depreciation there is, OF
course, no reduction in the cost of
upkeep. Therefore, we are maintain
! ing an entirely useless and steadily
depreciating animal at cost that
repidly increases in proportion tc
actual value"
A secondhand dog! Constance
was speecnless. Unconsciously, she
Rugged Demosthenes closer.
Il do not think l am justified in
consenting to an expenditure for
such a wasteful purpose" added
Hedge, cycling the dog with com
plete disfavor.
"You are perfectly preposterousH
said Constance.
But scientifically correct" he re
piled imperturably. 81 think | shall
have to ask you to dispose of the
dog. | will endeavor to obtain the
best price possible
Price! For my dog! Do you think
I would sell him at any price,"
81 should certainly advise it. II
fact | should be quite willing tC
credit the proceeds to your personal
account"
Constance glared at him.
'You are not possibly serious?"
Quite | admit that, in all proba
bility, the cost per diem of this ami
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loo Much Efficiency
BY E.JS.s&xs)Rdh

Constance was canny as we'll as
cautious. She knew the failings Of
the Brooks, even her own.
Il guess It'll have to be the day"
admitted Alice Because | need my
little $1.66 tomorrow to go to q
matinee"
Constance looked at her brother.
"Oh, any way you say" he grum-
bled.
Its settled, then. we all get our
cheeks tomorrow morning"
ct seems to me you're giving in
on every blooming thing, Complain
ed Billy, with an ungrateful scowl at
his sister.
Constance smiled wisely.
Listen, my children" she SAID.
This person has cut our allowances
in half. Very well. But he hasn't
cut our charge accounts, has he We
can run up bills, can't we? We don't
have to say anything about that, do
we? For one, l resolve to spend three
times as much as l ever did before :"
And In' cried Alice. You're d
wonder, Conniew
Billy was grudging of enthusiasm,
Being a man, the pastime of charg
ing things did not compare with the
sensation of having the money il
his pocket.
Now. mob word about charge
accounts" cautioned Constance.
mot a word" echoed Alice.
The efficiency man greeted the re
fa1Isr ITyJt
smile and nod. They ranged before
him, Constance in the center.
1--WE accept the half rate" she said
coldly, mot because it is fair or even
decent, but because we cannot help
ourselves. And"--she choked for an
instant-"we have decided to take it
by the day."
Excellent" said Hedge. Good
business. Thank you, Miss Brooke"
q do not care to be thanked, if
you please"
Every well. Withdrawn"
Constance shot him fierce
glance, but checked a retort. There
was still an item of business.
'Our money was due today" she
explained, "but we are not to be
paid until tomorrow morning. | und-
edstand. There will then be two days
titled to a cheek for $3.50. Is that
agreed?"
"Quite correct" nodded Hedge, as
he made a memorandum.
Alice and Billy sighed softly and
loo'-ed in admiration at their sister
Neither had thought of that. Connie
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SHILOH

Several people from this Commun-
l,y were shopping in Americas Sat
urday.
Miss Dora Bell Pitcher spent
tuesday night with her sister, Mrs.
B. F. Daniel.
Miss Sarah Lee Lansford spent the
weekend at her home in Macon
County.
MISS Sarah Lee Lansford spent
Wednesday night with Miss Marv
Willie Richards.
Miss Evelyn Daniel spent Tues
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day night with her grand mother
Mrs. johnson.
Mrs w. L. Short and children
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Willis Pitcher.
Mr.. Casper spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs NJ. M. Wellons.
Mr.. C. B. Crook kof Taylor Coun-
ty spent Wednesday night with his
sister Mrs. w. R. Rocks.
Mrs. E. 2. Johnson spent Thursday
with her mother, Mrs. John Casper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1925-11-06

A Brooklyn inventor has construct
ed a stress meter which tells the
weight bridge will bear.
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Regular communication Nj, .
Council Lodge No. 95 tonight ':oo
o'clock, Masonic hall. All MasoEs
cordially invited.
H D. SCHNEIDER. W. NJ
R. L. CRAWFORD. Sec.
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had saved them . day. pay!
AS the three Brooches retired once
more from the scene, there was
something like approval in the eyes
of the efficiency man, as their glance
followed the central figure in the
group. He admired good business.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
ROBERT J. MCNEILL DIES;
LONG HELD SENATE POST
Former Head Doorman Will Be
Buried in Old Home in
Minnesota,

Robert J. McNeill, 6S years old, for
many years head doorman at the
United States Senate chamber, died at
his residence, 101 ID street southeast,
yesterday from heart disease
During his long service Mr.. Nc
Nein knew many famous statesmen.
owing to falling health in recent
years he resigned his post as head
doorman and was assigned to the re-
ception room of the Senate.
Born in Lenark, Canada, February
II, 1856. Mr.. McNeill spent his early
life IN Minnesota. He received his
early education in that State and
later attained distinction as a mem
Der of the State Legislature. in which
he served about eight years. He came
to this city with former Senator Nell
son of Minnesota.
Mr.. McNein is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Ethel Rattell McNeill
three sons, DR.. Walter H. McNein of
Minnesota, Maj. L. G. McNeill, a pro-
fessor at the United States Military
Academy, at West Point. and DIR. Rob-
ert l. McNeill of Milwaukee, Wis, and
two daughters, Mrs. r. L. Wickham
of Salmon, Idaho. and Mrs. .. W. Nc
Mahon of Washington State.
Funeral services will be conducted
at st. Marks Episcopal Church to-
morrow morning at 1890 o'clock.
Rev. DIR. James II. W. Blake will
officiate. The body will be sent to
Alexandria. MINI, his former home.
for interment. Masonic services will
be conducted at the grave.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
ALOYSIUS CLUB PAYS
TRIBUTE TO PRIEST
Members of Society and Former
Students Give Dinner in Father
Sweeney's Honor.

More than 100 members of the
Aloysius Club and former students of
Rev. Edward j. Sweeney, $. j., last
night rendered him a banquet in
Gonzaga College Hall on the occasion
OF his first visit to this city as
missionary since his departure, after
long stay in Washington year
and half ago.
1t was a. "get-together" affair at
which officials of the Aloystus Club
told Father Sweeney of the appreci-
alton for the work done by him as
moderator of the Aloysius Club and
professor at Gonzaga College during
his assignment here. and a demon
stration of the permanent chara cter
of his achievements.
William r. Leahy. local attorney
presided as toastmaster. Speakers
included Rev. Maurice Mudd, S. j.,
moderator of the Aloysius Club; Roy
NJ. Perry, president of the club: Rev
J; c: Geale, S. j. rector Of ST.
Aloysius Church, and p. J. Haltigan
and Capt. Harry Walsh. recently
elevated for their services to the
church by the Pope to the Order of
knights of the Order of st. Sylvester.
Father Sweeney responded with a
short talk of appreciation, In which
he urged that members of the club
adhere to the principles inculcated
there of merging selfish desires for
personal aggrandizement into un
selfish activities for the common good
A short entertainment program was
rendered which included vocal selec-
tions by sBart Costello, Mrs. BERTHE
Columbus and James Rogers. The
committee in charge of the affair was
headed by william II. Blake, with
Joseph Fitzgerald as assistant chair
man
Evening star., 1925-01-09
G. u. DEBATE ANNOUNCED.
Second of Series of Prize Events
to Be Held Tonight.

The second prize debate of the
Georgetown University Law School
involving the question of child labor
will be held tonight at o'clock in
the school auditorium between two
picked teams from the Senior and
Junior Debating Societies.
Jerard c. Guilfoyle, &c of the Dis
trict of Columbia. president of the
Junior Society, will be chairman of
the debate. The affirmative side will
be upheld by George Toralf Hagen, %,
of Minnesota and Kenneth Clare
Robbins, '2S, of the District of Co
lumbia. William Grafton Elliott, jr.,
%. of the District of Columbia and
Herbert George Pillen, "a of Ohio will
defend the negative. Alternates will
be Stephen Anthony Moynahan, %,
of Massachusetts and T. Emmett Nc
Kenzie, '25, of Montana
Harry A. Hickey, local attorney,
will be the presiding judge. assisted
by Richard l.. Merrick, Franklin c.
Parks and Charles H. Ruth. members
of the District bar, and j. V. Con-
molly, assistant United States attor-
ney.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
PAINTING OF POCAH0NTAS
NOW BEING RESTORED
Baptismal Scene, Hanging in Cap
itol, in Serious Condition
With Canvas Rotted.

The large painting of the baptism
of Focahontas by John G. Chapman,
which hangs in the rotunda OF the
Capitol. is being restored. This pic
ture was falling to pieces, as the can
vas had rotted away, and llttle re-
manned but the pigment Itself Inc
work or restoration is a delicate task,
and is in charge of Charles Moberly.
who has done much fresco painting
Evening star., 1925-01-09
PROTESTS BATHING BEACH
Twentieth Century Club Fights
Tidal Basin Project.

At the monthly meeting yesterday
of the Twentieth Century Club the
members signed a petition protesting
against a second bathing beach at the
Tidal Basin. Copies of the protest
have been placed in the hands of
President Coolidge and the chairman
of the appropriations committees.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
Orders State Fair Probe.

ALBANY, y. Y, January Gov.
Smith today ordered an investigation
of the financial management of New
York State fair under the administra
ton Of former Lieut.. Gov. r. Lunn.
Lieut.. Gov. Seymour Lowman yester-
day described the fair management
during the past two years as d
mess"
Evening star., 1925-01-09
BINGHAM TO TAKE SEAT.
Brandegee's Successor Calls at the
White House.

Hiram Bingham, who resigned as
Governor of Connecticut yesterday,
after serving one day in that office, to
become United States Senator from
Connecticut, arrived in Washington
today to be sworn in as a Senator.
He called at the White House on his
arrival to pay his respects to Presi-
dent Coolidge.
Evening star., 1925-01-09
For. Men With
Narrow Feet

High shoes Of black O. OK
calf and tan calf. Special @ Z'1o
pllIC
Evening star., 1925-01-09

Tan calf in several shades;
black calf, black kid, brown
kid oxfords. An excellent op-
portunity to put in supply. so
pairs of sample oxfords. Size 7.
Evening star., 1925-01-09

In the Capital, and who helped to
decorate the Library of Congress
Mr.. Moberly had to send to Brus-
sells to get the material for a new
back for this historic painting. The
work In the rotunda is attracting
much attention from sightseers
Evening star., 1925-01-09

only woman who ever has held a seat in
the United States Senate, has been pre-
sented to South Georgia College, an in
stitution in which Mrs. FELTON, has taken
a great interest
Evening star., 1925-01-09
His Car Essential.

From the Sydney Bulletin.
IF you're up against it financially,
why not sell your carr"
"1mpossible 1 need it to elude my
creditors"
Evening star., 1925-01-09

Stages charging a fare of a penny
have been placed on all routes of
Manchester, England, extending one
and one-half miles from the center of
the city
Evening star., 1925-01-09
Finally Surrenders.

From the London Answers
Wife with newspaper)-Ju think of
II. A couple got married a few days
ago after courtship which lasted so
years.
Husband-I suppose the poor old man
was too feeble to hold out any longer.
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TOURNEY
:. N T RIES
POU r IN
Culver to Send Two Teams
of Boxers to A. A. u. Meet
Here Next Week.

Competition in all divisions of the
State amateur boxing champion
ships of the Indiana Kentucky Asso-
citation of the Amateur Athletic
Union, to be held at the Indianapolis
Athletic Club, April 2, and 4, stiff
fened perceptibly today with the
announcement by Capt. Earl Myers.
boxing instructor. and Major j. F.
Grant, athletic director of Culver
Military Academy, that nearly two
full teams from that school would be
sent to the event.
Culver. represented in previous
tournaments by only few entrants
in the weight classes above the 147-
pound mark, is sending a full out.
fit in all weights this year, with
two or three boys ready to do some
tall milling in the lighter classes.
Myers has not yet made his full
selection OF boys whom he will
bring with him but in a communi.
cation to Tom c.. Murray. registra.
ton chairman OF the A. A. u, he
indicated that he was sure of bring.
ing with him his star heavyweight,
Alex Poison, of Monteano, Wash;
Others are: G. G. Stineman, weller
weight Youngstown. Pa i. D; Well. mid
ter jackson. Mich: 147-pounder who
captains the cadet team: Tom Hubbard
bantamysight. Indianapolis. son OF Kin
HI bbard. local cartoonist: W. II. BELLS
light heavyweight. Custing, Okla; @. A
Lambert, featherweight Houston. Texas
and f G. Manak. Jr.. welterweight. Clevc-
land. Ohio.
Additional entrants In the weight classes
under LAT pounds are expected from the
Maxinkuckee School. Myers indicated
Twelvs TO fifteen men viii constitute the
team.
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Still ] aIking
About Go

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, March 27-A match
between Tommy Gibbons. chal-
lenger for Jack Dempsey's heavy
weight crown, and Gene Tunney,
American light heavyweight
champion. seemed virtually as
sured today despite the fact no
articles have been signed.
Jimmy De Forest. matchmaker
for the Polo Grounds. has the
inside track to promote the bout.
but is getting competition from
promoters of the Annual Milk
Fund boxing card. who believe the
Gibbons-Tunney scrap would as
sure the success OF their show.
Today De Forest is In st. Paul.
where he was to confer with Billy
Gibson. Tunney's manager. and
hopes to make some agreement
which will make 1t possible for
Kane to accept.
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BIG FOUR ORGANIZES
De Moss Named President; to Form
Two Baseball Teams.

K. s. De Moss was appointed presi-
dent Of the Big Four Railroad Ath-
letic Association at the regular
meeting held this week TO succeed
S. J. Jacobs, recently resigned.
Baseball preparations for the
coming season are well under way.
and the two teams that will repre-
sent the local association should be
of the highest caliber. A neu ctr
cult has been organized among thu
various Big Four associations. The
Columbus, Ohio Bucyrus Ohio.
Nation Qll) and the local team
will form the western circuit. The
pennant winners of this circuit will
compete with the pennant winners Of
the eastern circuit. The second
team Of the local association will
play in one of the local Sat lrday
AFTERNOON leagues.
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MAT BOUTS ARE LIVELY
Record and Matsuda Defeat 0ppon-
ents I'm Close Matches.

Indianapolis wrestling fans were
treated to a lively double-header
wrestling card at the Broadway
Theater Thursday night, in which
Tommy Record defeated Dutch"
Mantell of Kansas City. and Matty
Matsuda was victor over Billy Hal.
las.
Mantell made fast start and won
the first fall. but Record made use
of toe hold and deadlock and won
the next two falls. A flying head
lock, which Hallas obtained. threw
Matsuda in the first fall. but the
Jap got a flying mare hold I'm the
second encounter and won in 10
minutes % seconds. Hallas failed
to appear for the third grapple.
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one for two bases, and he also
played a dandy game in the field.
The veteran Hank is going
strong this spring and he has
added much strength to the
Tribe infield.
Johnny Hodapp's base hit con.
tribution Thursday was a double to
right that drove in two runs in the
fifth inning. Hodapp also starred
around third base and grabbed one
hot grounder with his ungloved
hand. The ball was hit back to
third and Johnny made a. marvellous
play Of it. John McGraw, seated In
the grandstand for a few innings
happened to be present when Ho.
dapp pulled the spectacular play and
McGraw did not hesitate to APP
plaud.
Pug Allen again occupied first
base for the Indians and performed
very well with the exception Of the
first inning, when he permitted
Wrightstone's drive to go for a hit
Otherwise Pug produced the .oods
and Manager Bush probably will
give him plenty OF practice at first
base to underslady for Schmandt.
Schmandt was permitted to 60
to his st. Louis home, and he
left camp ahead of the squad.
Ray will rej0in the team i'm
Memphis Sunday or Monday.
The big fellow has hal much
trouble with his throwing arm
this month. Sumpter Clarke
also was granted permission TO
leave Plant City ahead OF the
team, and Voter held down his
station in center field Thursday.
Catcher Robertson is expected to
rejoin the club in Memphis. Kruger
has been doing the bulk Of the
catching recently. as Florence has
had trouble with his back.
Pleased Over Showing
Manager Bush is we'll pleased over
the showing his club made in Flor
ida. He is shorthanded on pitchers
but has managed to juggle the staff
successfully thus far.
Reliable Bill Burwell is rapidly
gaining his old form and he looked
the class against the Phillies Thurs
day. He fielded his position in fine
style and gathere four assist In five
innings. Carmen Hill narrowly es
capped injury in the sixth INNING or
Thursday when Wrightstone drove q
hot liner through the box.
Elmer Voter was struck under the
right eye during practice, and lef.
Plant City wearing sinner
The headquarters of the Indians
while in Memphis will be at the
Chisca Motel. The team will arrive
there at Saturday morning.
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The Rusl1men will swing back into
action at Memphis Saturday after.
noon, meeting the Memphis team OF
he Southern Association. Seven
games will be staged in Memphis
two in Little Rock and one in Jack
son, Tenn. The remainder of
Tribes exhibition schedule follows
at Memphis, March %, 20, 80. 81
April i, 2, g. At Little Rock, April
2, 3; at Jackson April 4, at In.
dianapolis, with the Chicago White
Sox, April IL and IL.
There are some conflicting dates
on the program and Manager Bush
will divide the squad in order to
fill all engagements carded. Bush
will handle one team and play IN
the outfield and Trainer Pierce will
be assigned to direct the other
squad.
Pitcher Frank Dutch Henry,
obtained from Brooklyn in the
Petty deal joined the Indians
late Thursday afternoon, but too
late to work out with them be-
fore the clash with the Phillies.
He will don a Tribe uniform in
Memphis Saturday. Henry is
twenty-five years cid and was
with both Brooklyn and New
Orleans last season. He won ten
games and lost two for New
Orleans and won one and lost
Two while with Brooklyn.
The Indians outclassed the Phila
delphia Nationals in Plant City
Thursday and made the victory de
cisive Burwell and Hill pitched for
the Hoosiers, the.former working the
first five innings.
Two i'm Ninth
Hill let down in the ninth after
two men had been retired and three
extra base hits were obtained off
him. Three of the four hits off
Burwell were scratch safeties and
the four blows made off him all
were for extra sacks.
Hill surprised the crowd by crash
ing three-base hit in the sixth
and 1t was the hardest hit ball OF
the day.
Carlson hurled five rounds for
the PhiIIes and Knight finished.
Both men were hammered hard
by the Tribe swatters. Schrel-
Der blew himself to three hits,
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French Ace Is
FaVorite

BIZ United Prcss
NEW YORK. March 27.-France
is all set to walk away with a VIC
tory in the first major interna-
uonal competition of the year.
Jean Borotra, star of the French
Davis cup team and the Wimble-
don champion Of 1924. is the rank
ing entry in the national indoor
tennis championships, which start
here Saturday.
Unless he is not on his game, as
a result OF his voyage. Borotra
ought to have but little trouble
winning the championships. as the
leading American players are not
entered.
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Olympia Fields, Chicago, Is
Selected by Golfers.

BIZ United Press
CHICAGO, March 27..-Olympia
Fields, Chicago. Will probably be the
scene Of the National professional
golf tournament this season A
formal application has been received
from the Professionals Association,
asking leave to hold the meet there.
1t is believed that the permission
will be granted without a hitch at
the next directors meeting. olympia
Fields has four 1S-hole courses.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-27
WILL COACH
BurI FriddIe Athletic Director
at Washington H. S.
BV Times Special

BU Times Special
FRANKLIN, Ind. March H.
Burl Friddle. Franklin basketball
star, has accepted an offer to be-
come athletic director of Washing
ton High School. it was announced
today. Friddle went to Washington
Thursday night, where the arrange
ments were consummatcd.
A member of the famous Franklin
High School net squad for four
years and the Franklin College star
team for the same length of time.
Friddle's name is clearly recorded
on Indiana's honor roll of sports.
Friddle won fame both as guard
and center and was captain of the
1929 Franklin College team.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-27
BUTLER AT TEXAS MEET
Relay Carnival Today Draws Huge
Entry List.
BIZ United Press

BU UWtte6 PTe66
AUSTIN, Tex, March 27.-More
than 400 athletes representing fifty
universities and high schools were
here todey for the inaugural of the
Texas University relay games. ILL
nois, Drake, Missouri, Ohio State,
Oklahoma and Butler, were among
the out-of-State universities en-
trants
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the imagination to develop young
fellows and stake them out in the
minors where they may get expert
ence. Higgins seems to think that
Shocker, whom he obtained from
st. Louis by trade, will win for him
just as he had been winning for the
Browns, but IL Shocker has a bad
year the Yankees will have bad
year, too.
The replacement Of Whitley witt
In certer field byy Earl Combs IL
the only real change in the lineup.
McGraw has been shifting his club,
gradually, consistently Inducing new
men into it all the time and the
Yankees have been standing pat.