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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
The Boomerang

GT1HE return of General Pershing from
South America before finishing his job
there brings the United States mighty close to
the most humiliating, and at the same time the
most serious, diplomatic defeat in its history.
Not only all Latin-America but the entire
world was watching us when we set out to
make peace between Chile and Peru by arbi-
trating their quarrel over the borderiprovinces
of Tacna and africa. Failure now would drag
our prestige in the dust
Nor is this any too high, as it is, south of
the Rio Grande. Secretary of State Kellogg s
recent threat to Mexico was blunder that star
tied and angered all Latin America. A second
reverse would have most serious consequences
To say that we have been riding for a fall
will not soften the tumble particle True or
not the world thinks we have been parading
holier-than-thou attitude for years, publicly
scorning the League of Nations and doing
everything we could to belttle that organiza-
ton and its influence.
Thus when Chile and Peru waxed hot over
the possession of Tacna and africa they should
have taken their dispute to the league. In
stead, we deliberately encouraged them to
bring their troubles to us. We would show
the league how to settle international rows
And we'd have no league "meddling" in the
Americas. No stree!
Now Chile is calling the United States
names She says General Pershing is unfair.
She says we are trying to get trade advantages
down there. She makes all sorts of charges
withdraws from the plebiscitary work, reports
to the league and appeals to the President
lisa lovely mess. Maybe we will yet con-
trive somehow to have what is left of our badly
battered prestige. And we sincerely hope So
But it will never look quite the same The
blow we SO cockily aimed at the league has
proved boomerang.
Maybe the league would not have done a
bit better job than we have in South America
But it would now be wearing the black eye in
stead of us. Which makes lot Of difference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
A Sermon for Today
-By Rev. John r. Gum

Text: "WhosOever shall give to
drink unto one of these little ones
a cup Of cold water only in the name
of a disciple, verify / say unto you,
he shall in no wise lose his reward"
Matt. 1O:42.
fri HE disciples had seen jesus
III working in a mighty fashion.
- They had seen Him perform
number of miracles. They had
been called to follow Him. and they
were anxious to do 1t. but when they
saw Him doing such marvellous
works, they were naturally dis
couraged. The bigness Of the work
was discouraging to them. 1t was
to meet this encouragement that
Jesus said, whatsoever shall give a
cup OF cold water shall In no wise
lose his reward"
How encouraging these words are
to some of US. We cannot work
mighty miracles. We cannot do big
things. But we can give a cup of
cold water to the thirsty. This is
something every one can do.
You met a friend who has passed
through great sorrow. You do not
know what to say. You cannot put
into words what you feel in your
heart. The best you can do is to
extend a warm hand clasp that needs
no words to explain its meaning.
That's the cup Of cold water.
A fellow-business man is over
taken by adversely. He is Inundated
by the sense OF failure. Yet, with
a brave heart, he sets out to recoup
his losses and re-establish himself.
Conditions are against him, and it is
a hard battle. You drop in to see
him, assuring him Of your confidence
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
Mr.. FIxlT
Mr.. Fixit Finds Parents
Do Not Have to Pay for
Kindergartens.

Let Mr. Fixit solve your troubles
with city officials. He is The Times
representative at the city hall. Write
him at The Times
Indianapolis parents are not forced
to spend money to send the kiddies
to kindergarten, Mr.. Fixit ascer
tanned today.
DEAR FIXIT: Are we taxpayers
forced to spend money to send our
young children to kindergarten?
A MOTHER.
No, A. number Of kindergartens
are maintained without cost by the
school board. Consult them to de-
termine which school your child
should attend.
DEAR MR.. FIxIT: How about
those street signs we were promised
months ago Strangers in our fair
city are always kicking because they
get lost.
GREATER INDIANAPOLIS.
The Merchants Heat and Light
Company now is busy placing the
signs in all parts Of the city
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and speaking word OF cheer. That's
the cup Of cold water.
A widowed mother is having a
hard struggle to take care of her
dependent little ones and keep them
in comfort. The best she can do is
to provide the barest necessities of
life. She is too proud to ask for
charity. In a manner not to offend
her pride, you slip in few little
extras. Not much perhaps, but it
adds much to the cheer OF that
home. That's the cup of cold water.
A man is thrown out Of job. Not
through any fault of his. Business
has been dull with his employers and
somebody had to be laid off. He
walks the STREETS until he is foot sore
looking for another place, but some
how he cannot connect up. The
rent is behind, the larder is about
empty, and he faces despair. AS
busy as you are with your own
affairs. you take time off and go out
with him and help him find another
job. That's the cup Of cold water.
The world is full of tears, full of
trouble and sorrow. full Of dis
appointment and encouragement,
full Of want and need. You can't
relieve all this, but you can relieve
some Of 1t. Here and there you can
dry away a tear. assuage a little
sorrow. dispel a little gloom. You
can make life a little brighter FOR
few. Wherever you can, that is your
opportunity to give the cup of cold
water. And when you give 1t, you
shall in no wise lose your reward.
You will be rewarded with that
satisfaction and joy which Is always
experienced by every one when a
kindly deed is done to help another.
Copyright, 1925, by John r. Gunn.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
WHO LEFT THE
GUN LOADED?

@LAUDE M'VEY, 9-year-old
Sheridan Qnd.) lad, wanted
III to scare his little cousin
who was visiting him.. He pointed
a shotgun, found in a closet, at
her and pulled the trigger.
Whether she was properly
scared or not by the jest is de
batable. The top of her head was
blown off. The little boy didn't
know 1t was loaded"
Just another of the distressing
tragedies. all too frequent,
coused by children playing with
firearms. OF course it was an ac-
cident; the small lad is more de-
serving of sympathy than censure.
Nevertheless he killed his cousin.
Throughout his life he can't es-
cape that fact and the regret, re.
morse and sorrow his act will
cause him. He'll suffer and pay.
But who left the gun loaded and
within reach of active childish
hands?
Back of every tragic accident to
children playing with firearms is
a careless adult, on whom rests
the responsibility for the fatality.
Remember that. you men who
must have around the home shot
guns. rifles or pistols, for sport,
BUSINESS or protection.
Adults might as well get pet rat
tlesnakes or trained typhoid germs
for the children to play with as to
leave firearms, loaded or Fun
loaded" within reach.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
WHERE ECONOMY
HURTS

T"1H HE State legislative finance
committee. which a couple
IL Of months ago attempted to
trim some Of the fat off the State
salary list. at an all-daY session
Thursday listened to protests
against the proposed cuts.
Ever since the revision was an
nounced officials and employees af-
fected have been active. Recently
a court decision held that the
salaries of public service commits
sioners could not be cut from
$4,000 to $4,000. as the committee
ordered. Other salaries fixed by
law may likewise be immovable.
So probably the net result Of
the committees efforts so far as
actually reducing salaries will not
be visible to the naked eye. A
stenographer here and there in
State departments may feel the
pruning knife, but there win be
no marked saving in the expenses
of government.
Every one Of the officials and
employees affected by the commit
tees salary reduction order is en-
Enthusiastically in favor of the State
Administrations economy program.
But how they oppose cuts in their
own pay! They want economy,
but they don't want 1t too per-
sonal. When it applies to them
it hurts.
Campaign oratory and avowed
devotion to the abstract principle
of economy in State, government
won't save the taxpayer a dime.
A major fraction of every dol
lar raised for the maintenance of
Indiana's State government goes
to pay salaries Of State employees.
Any real reduction in government.
tai expenditures must be effected
by operating on the pay roll. 1t
can't be accomplished by saving
erasers ar gthening the lives
of lead pencils ~.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
Coolidge Cornered

ri RESIDENT COOLIDGE has cut Job out
III for himself if he hopes to convince the
farmers Of Iowa and neighboring States that it
is unsound economies for the Government to as-
sist in obtaining fair price for farm products.
He will first have to abandon his lifelong
belief in the economic. soundness of the tariff
on which New England manufacturers have
been fattening all these years-at the expense
Of the farmers and other consumers.
He won't abandon that. The outcome Of
the revolt started by the farmers and finally
taken up by the bankers of the farming States
is likely to be Cooidge's capitulation Signals
of surrender have been hoisted at the White
House since the bitterness Of the farmers has
become clear.
The upshot of this political rebellion is
likely to be the formation Of Government ex-
port corporation that will so handle surplus
crops as to prevent the hammering down Of
prices every time American farmers produce
more than the American people alone can con-
sumo. The farmers will be protected in their
basic prices, probably.
Then will come the howl from the other
OVilouliOlS, JUG cICy 4oIhS WHO eau Uredu anu
meat and vegetables. For the middlemen will
still be with us. Consumers will not be pro-
tected against higher prices.
There might be more benefit to the country
IN the long run-though not to Coolidge-if he
stood pat in his opposition to giving the farm
ers the same advantage as the manufacturers.
1t might eventually lead these farmers to wreck
the tariff system Of which they have always
been the victims. In so doing they would help
the other consumers of the country as well as
themselves. The same cannot be said. Of
course, Of the export corporation plan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
Who'll Pay the Taxes?

Gated, the bill could be amended by
the combined Democrats and pro
gressives. 1t is not probable. how
ever. that all Democrats will vote
for changes in the bill, and it is
probable that some of the Senators
counted as Administration support
ers win vote for changes.
To recapitulate this series of
articles. an attempt has been made
to divide the 1885, 100000 tax reduc-
lions provided in the bill into those
which will benefit the large taxpay-
er and those which will benefit the
smaller.
This division is as follows:
The big taxpayer gets surtax
cut of $9S,575, 900; reduced normal
income tax of $4,000, 900; increased
exemptions of $10,500,000; an inner
itance tax cut Of $4,000, 900: high.
err credits for earned income, $1,000
900; estate gift tax cut, 100000;
auto tax cut, $4,000, 900; jewelry
tax repealed $4,000, 900; tax on works
Of art repealed, $65O,OO0; brokers
tax repealed, $2.O00,OOO.
The total is $242.725,000.
The little taxpayer gets $32 ,000,.
900 in increased income tax exemp-
ton; s60,OOO,O0O cut in auto taxes;
$4,000, 900 Of admissions to theaters
costing less than so cents and $12,-
100000 in reduced normal income
taxa total of sos, 100000
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

would be heard all the way from Kankakee to
Kamchatka, not to mention Washington.
This, we repeat is just an idea And the
fourth effect being what it would be, we can
just forget the other three. But start saving
up for 50-cent gas ten years hence and amuse
yourself cussing the British. British rubber
concerns don't make any campaign contribu-
tions anyhow.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

Roy .Medsger Of Lebanon. Miss
Helen Payne and Miss Mildred
Johns, vocalists, advanced students
Of Edward Nell, and Miss Ruth Nc
Dougall. cornetist. graduate student
of Leslie Z. Peck. che accompan-
lists will be Mrs. John Kolmer and
Miss Grace Hutchings.
@ss
ri OR the first time in the his
+ tory Of the organ In America.
- a professional organization
has sponsored the tour of great
organist The National Association
Of Organists, with d large member
ship spread throughout the country
and numbering among its members
many Of the most prominent organ
lists in America announces that the
present American tour Of Alfred
Hollins. the famous blind organist
and composer from England. Is un-
der the Honorary Auspices OF the
Association. The seal of professional
approval is thus set upon the forth
coming appearance Of this noted per-
former at the Tabernacle Presbyter-
ian Church on Wednesday night,
Jan. 10.
In thus honoring one Of their
own profession, the National Assoc
citation is following the example set
by musical ana educational organi-
cations all over the world. which
have joined in bestowing on Alfred
Hollins tributes Of the highest kind,
In addition to several college degrees
and a Fellowship of the Royal Col
lege Of Organists, the degree OF
Doctor of Music was conferred on
him in 1922 by Edinburgh Univer-
sity.
But the distinguished decorations
worn by this English viruoso have
not, so 1t is said, affected the indi.
vidualistic style Of his playing.
which the London Daily Telegraph
last season declared to be happier
and more facile than that Of any
other organist." Ye, according to
the same paper, "Hollins neve'
seeks after the sensational. often he
brings a touch OF raciness to his
work, but this is always well placed
and controlled by good taste. Buoy
ancy is the especial quality OF his
playing" and as the Telegraph
says, "how rarely can that be said
Of organists."
During this return visit to Amer
lea, Hollins will be the honored
guest of the National Association OF
Organists and of the American Guild
Of Organists, two foremost groups
in the profession. His coming 20
this city promises to be an event
of unusual significance and Is
spon sored by the Indianapolis chap
ter of the Organists' Guild.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02
w
Power of the Incarnation Discussed By Gilroy

philosophical, metaphysical, and the
illogical aspects Of this fact or faith.
In fact may 1t not be said that
discussion Of some of these things,
and that men have been often very
ready to quarrel over conceptions of
the person Of Christ where they have
been strangely neglectful of follow
ing his example?
Should Understand
We ought to understand very
clearly at the very outset the New
Testament conception of the Incar-
nation. We find it set forth
beautifully and very clearly in the
writings of that great leader. Paul,
whose life and teaching we have
studied during much Of the past
year. But what Paul has stated so
very clearly is found reflected in the
whole New Testament. It's ground
work is set forth philosophically in
these early verses of the Gospel OF
John, but Pauis comment does
great deal to explain these mysterious
words and to interpret them in their
direct meaning for practical life.
Pauls whole conception of re-
ligion became altered and remade
through the conviction that Jesus of
Nazareth was the living and eternal
Son of God He believed that 'in
him dwelt all the fullness of the God.
head bodily" He believed that
Christ was real man. He calls him
"the man, Christ Jesus" But in that
man there was shown In earthly, life
the fullness Of divine love and grace.
Jesus was God incarnate. Paul be-
lieved that, Just as absolutely as the
writer of these words, who says that
the word was made flesh and dwelt
among us. and we beheld his glory,
the glory as of the only begotten of
the Father. full of grace and truth"
But this faith in the incarnation
for Paul and for John was not mere
ly a beautiful philosophical dream.
They believed that as God was in.
CdIHdtc III OuAlSt 80 OHflSt must ne
incarnated in the life OF the Chris
tian disciple.
A Real Lesson
Here in this lesson we have this
great fact Of the incarnation, as 1t in
makes evident the highest and truest
way for human life, associated with
the beginning and purpose OF the
creation. The world has not come
into existence by chance or through
a thoughtless fiat OF some great
power. The world is an expression
Of Gods will and purpose concern
ing human life, and the purposes Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

Here is another step in The
Times Charleston lessons being
explained by illustration and word
each day in the paper by Miss
Mildred Melrose, the original Miss
Personality. who is coming to the
Circle Sunday as the feature stage
attraction.
The Circle Theater Charleston
Contest is causing lots Of talk
among the dance lovers of the city,
and according. to the many names
already submitted, 1t looks like
big week at the Circle next week.
The prizes are of exceptional
value, of amounts worth while
striving for, while in addition the
lucky couple who wins at the
finals to be held the evening Of
the last day of Miss Melrose's
engagement, will secure a trip to
Chicago for participation in the
national contest.
For one to participate in the
contest, all that is necessary is
to get into communication. either
by phone or in person, with the
Charleston Contest Manager at the
Circle and receive an entry blank,
which will specify q " and hour
to appear for participation in the
daily events.
One winner from each daily APP
pearance VIII make up the partici-
pants for the grand finals. at
which time three winners win be
selected for the gold prizes. The
best dancer win go. to Chicago.
In position six THE Wing" step
il shown. Bring left foot up, bend
irB knee. as if about to extend foot
sideways. Point toe downward.
securing balance by standing on
right foot with toe pointing out.
Hands in this position should be
at hips with fingers against body
and palms turned UPWARDS.
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nv Roscoe b. FLEMING

Editors Note: This Is the last Of six
articles by one Of The Times Washing hing.
the new Federal TAX bill apart and show
what " contains. The bill has passed
the House and is now before the Senate.
T7 ASHINGToN, Jan. 2.-The
Wl 1886, 100000 tax-reduction bill
III which has just passed the
House will go to the Senate i'm
mediately after the holiday recess
and public hearings will be held by
Senator Shoots finance committee.
The Administration Is determined
to force the bill through the Sen
ate as it was forced through the
House.
Administration chances are not so
good as they were in the House,
however, and 1t is expected the bill
will be amended to make the rates
Of taxation bear more heavily on
the big taxpayers.
The Senate is so equally divided
that a few votes one way or another
probably viii tell the story.
A recent lineup shows that the
Republicans have forty-six votes
regarded as almost surely for the
Administration, the Democrats have
thirty nine, and the Independent Re
publicans and the Farmer-Labor
party ten. If Nye Of North Dakota
is seated, the latter total would be
increased to eleven.
Should the vote divide as indi-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

mainly of glutinous saliva pro-
duced by the bird. with which other
material frequently is mixed, such
as straw and bits Of feathers.
What form of oath is used at
the coronation OF the King Of
England?
According to the Accession De-
claration Act CT 1910 the oath IL as
follows: do sol.
EMMY and sincerely, in the presence
Of God, profess, testify and declare
that am a faithful Protestant. and
that I will. according to the true
intent Of the enactments which So
cure the protestant succession to
the Throne OF the Realm. uphold
and maintain the said enactments TO
the best Of my powers, according to
law"
How many persons OF Greek
birth are there in the United
States and in whas cities are the
most Of them found?
The 1920 census population fg-
ures show 175.976 persons Of Greek
birth in the United States. chicago
New York, Detroit and San Francis-
co have moro Greeks than othsE
cities.
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Probably Not
To nae EdItor Of The Times.

To The Editor Of The Times:
Now since our Lew has embraced
the Khan
Which they swore that he never
could
Will he still wear a hat like a
wild west man
Or doll himself up in a hood?
And will those best minds who
swore at his grammar
Now in sackcloth and in ashes
repent
VIII they pipe down" their knocks,
and bury the hammer
sinfe our Lew is 100 per cent?
I.R
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

even creation itself are not fulfilled
until man comes into the reality of
communion with God, the Creator.
Wipe out from all history and
from all human consciousness this
thought of God and this revelation
Of God in Christ and how dark and
meaningless the universe becomes.
And the glory of 1t all is that we
may know this Christ and may live
in Him through finding his salvation
Through Him privileges greater than
kings and conouerors and poten-
tates have ever known are conferred
upon the lowliest and humblest Of
Gods creatures, for through Christ
we have learned that "he that
dwelleth in God and God in him"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-02

Ray Harrington is the new
president OF the Christian Men
Builders Bible class Of the Third
Christian Church. succeeding o. v.
Sappenfield as president.
The other members of the 1895
cabinet are Earl Robinson, vice
president Tor advertising; Dale
Alexander vice president for mem
bership; Harry Sturgeon, vice
president for social activities; Joe
Lutes. vice president for employ
ment; John Schooler, secretary,
and Albert Hinkle, treasurer.
The average attendance for the
year was 226. the largest single
attendance being 1,O25. on Easter
Sunday. r~