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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
A Queer Business

TT CONGRESSMAN is elected early in No
IA vember He begins to draw his salary
the following March He doesn t take his seat
in Congress until the next December, unless the
President should happen to call extra ses-
sion. In other words, our Congressman usually
start work one year and one month after
elected And they are elected for only two
years.
So, less than year after they start actual
work-December to November is eleven
months-they are up for election again.
If defeated, they nevertheless remain on
the job passing laws until the March fol-
lowing.
Somewhat ridiculous, ism it? The people
go to the polls and elect certain men to carry
out certain policies. Thirteen months later the
men elected are ready to begin functioning.
The people decide the men they have in Office
are not satisfactory representatives. But for
four months more these unsatisfactory repre-
sentatives continue on the job.
The only explanation for this queer state
of affairs is that it came into existence in the
days when Congressman travelled to Washing
ton by stage coach and it was slow process.
The Senate has adopted a resolution pro-
viding for constitutional amendment that
would change all this. Only two Senators
voted against the resolution. 1t must now be
passed before it can be submitted to the States
for ratification.
There is disposition in the House to hold
up the resolution Republican Floor Leader
Tilson frankly says it might not be good
politics to pass it. Here is the politics Of it ::
There is always short session of Congress
between the November election and March 4.
In that session those Congressman who have
not been reelected are commonly called lame
ducks. These lame ducks often are useful to
the Administration in power Many Of them
want to remain in Washington, or, at least, to
remain on the Government pay roll. Having
been discarded by the people of their districts,
they turn their talents over to the service of
the President. They are ready to vote for
whatever he may want, regardless of whether
it pleases their own people back home.
Many a President has used the votes of
the lame ducks to jam through bills that other
wise would be defeated. The lame ducks
usually are rewarded with Federal jobs; they
are appointed to boards or commissions or to
Federal judgeships.
That is the politics of it.
The Senate has just voted, 70 to 2 to have
Congressman take office the first Monday in
would remain in office only long enough to
close up their private affairs. Will the House
be able to prevent this needed change?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

cital in the studio, 1908 N. Delaware
St., Sunday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
to which friends are invited.
La Seranta" ...,............. Tosti
Mr.. Warren Woodward.
Dance Song" ........ hanoei
Who'll Buy Ny Lavender" German
Miss Catherine Allen. M,
Yesterday ....... ............ Iosti
Southern Groom Song" ........... Gaul
Mr.. Joy Foy.
''Lunghi del caro- bene". .....-. Handel
Miss Ruth Brundrette.
when All the World Is Young. Lad
1.-THE Song of the Turnkey ('Rob
Roy ................ De Koven
Mr.. Clyde M. Pierce.
Pastoral" ......... Veraccini
Miss Opal Batson.
Forgotten ............. Cowles
"Ai. All All ..:....; Creole Song
Mr.. Stanley E. Baker.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
Corn at 81
To the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
ri UR attention has been called
IL j TO your editorial comment in
~ your issue Of the sixteenth
regarding the International Harvest
er Company's corn barter propo-
sition. You have been either mis-
informed on this proposition or
have misinterpreted the reading OF
it, and as result your statements
are erroneous and misleading.
We enclose copy Of letter from the
president Of this company, in which
you will note that the corn barter
proposition provides for acceptance
Of any merchantable grade of corn,
to be delivered to the farmers
nearest elevator some time during
the months Of May, June, or July
He is given thirty days notice so
as not to interfere with any i'm
portant work which he might have
at hand at the time Of receiving
notice.
Chicago corn quotations are based
upon No. 2 grade of corn. This is
the base price, and other grades
are always governed from this
quotation.
We attach copy Of letter which
we sent out to our dealers under
date Of Jan. 80. so there win be no
misunderstanding. and we think our
trade and customers thoroughly un-
derstand it. This proposition is in
tended to help the farmer increase
his buying power on his require
ments in our lines, and is absolutely
bona fide.
We trust you will give this cor.
rection the same publicity that you
gave the misinterpretation of the
proposition, and oblige
Yours very truly,
International Harvester Company
of America.
J. A. BROOKBANK,
Branch Manager.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
NOW, HONESTLY

Think of how often you have told
a lady friend:
"Oh, think you look wonderful
in that hat"
Or how often you have compli-
mented a gentleman on his new suit.
When, as a matter Of fact, the hat
looked terrible, and the suit looked
worse.
It's a way with all Of us to com
pliment even if we have to fib ABOUT
it.
Let's be honest, after this. Tell
people what you really think.
The result? Oh, you just won t
have any friends.
1t takes more than the spur of the
moment to make time travel fast.
I wonder if the fellow who wrote,
I'm Sorry Made You Cry" still
feels bad about it.
If you see a fellow in an auto with
girl, and he appears to have but
one arm, don't worry about it., The
other is likely around somewhere.
=
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

When were suffocating gas and
LIQUID fire used for the first time
in warfare?
The first recorded use Of suffering
gases in warfare was about 431 E. G.
Sulphur fumes were used in the
siege of Platea and Belgium in the
war between the Athenians and
the Spartans. Similar uses Of toxic
substances are recorded during the
Middle Ages and in August, 1855,
the English Admiral Lord Dun
donald, having observed the deadly
character Of the fumes in Sicily, pro-
posed to reduce Sebastopol by
sulphur fumes, but the English Gov
eminent disapproved the proposal
on the ground that the effects were
so horrible that no honorable COM
blatant could use them. Modern
chemical warfare began April %,
1915, when the Germans sent a
cloud Of chlorine gas over the Eng
lish lines at Ypres.
What is the per capita wealth
of the United States?
60 01o M
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
A Sermon for Today
BY Rev. John r. Gum

for the noblest and best in character
and life. it may be worth more to
his children and to his community
than any trade name is worth in
the commercial world.
A little while ago a will was filed
in court which attracted unusual
attention. After disposing of a few
personal effects, the will said. Il
regret l have not more to give, but
I give my sincere love and my
name, which ] have always tried to
keep unSullied." The best legacy
any man can leave to his children,
better than any estate of stocks
and bonds and property, is a good
name.
"A good name is rather to be
chosen than great riches" Through
thousands of years this saying Of
the ancient sage of Israel has stood
unchallenged. More and more the
world is coming to recognize its
truth
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
February 20

v
- We made up my mind that
I'm gonna start out and do
all my tasks with a smile
ana shout. OF frettin' and fumin
there'll ne'er be a trace. If the
worlds loollin' dull-well, I'll laugh
in it's face.
I'll work like a trojan and do
things up right, through all Of the
day and perhaps into night. While
everyone else is at rest an at ease
I'll still be a pluggin away, if you
please
I'll make it so folk will be glad
I'm aroun'. I'm plannin' to simply
forget how to frown. My friends will
be glad to walk more than a mile
in order to catch a mere glimpse
of my smile.
You'll have to admit that there's
sense to my plan. The man who
can do it is more than a man. Yea,
this is the month when I'll swing on
my way, and I'm gonna start out on
the twenty-ninth day.
Mems ha1rcutS nave gone up a
dime in Cleveland. Might just as
we'll trim people good while they're
at it,
And now they say that eventually
the human race won't have any
toes. Wonder if that will have any
effect on the corn crop.
And, besides, lot of people will
never miss their toes =. spend
most Of their time walking on some
one else's.
"All natures at your beck and call, ;"
He told the maiden fair.
She must have called the winds, be-
cause
She han0Sd him the air
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

LOCKED PERIOD NOW COMMA
THE COOK WAS ANXIOUS TO
PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF
THE HOUSEHOLD AND SHE SAW
A WAY TO COMBINE THEM
WITH HER OWN INTERESTS Pc
ROD STARTING TONIGHT
THERELL BE A POLICEMAN IN
THE KITCHEN EVERY EVE
MING PERIOD
Copyright, 1926, NEA Service, Inc
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

uals of his race, but also in the song
classics.
The following is the complete pro-
gram for his Indianapolis recital:
Mozart. 900. Aria, Tall e cotantt sono''
Schubert ... Die Liebe hat gelogen
Schubert Der Jungling an der Quelle"
Wolf 80. ). Benedict die selige Muter
Wolf "Wer sein holdes Lieb verloren
Brahms .......... 'Lerchengesang"
Rachmaninoff "As all things fade"
Roger Quilter Over the Mountalne"
Crimes. ..,...... Rose OF the Nlsnt
Critics ..........." THE Dreamy Lake
Negro Spirituals-
ART by II. T. Burleigh. stand Still Jordan
AIT. by Roland Hayes. ............
.. "Lit'l David play on yo' Harp
AIT. by Hall Johnson. Way up in Heaven y
Arr. by Gustav Rlemm II can't stay away
William Lawrence. accompanist.
Fred Newell Morris will present a
group of pupils in an intimate re-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
Our Vanishing Gasoline

gas and coal: and these are all i'm.
mediately available. These fuels can
be substituted in almost every in
stance except where the internal
combustion engine is used to propel
vehicles or vessels, and, except for
navy use, powdered coal can prob.
ably be developed for locomotive and
ships as a practical substitute for
petroleum.
MOnday:-DOherty suggests a
remedy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
I. BEOOK BANh,
Branch Manager.

The letter referred to above states
that the International Harvester
Company will accept any merchant
able corn in exchange for farm i'm
plements. The price quoted is 81 a
bushel for No 2 corn at Chicago,
and a lower price for lesser grades
in proportion to the price Of the
same grades at Chicago. For ex-
ample. if No. . corn is selling at
so cents in Chicago and No. 3 corn
at IS cents, the company would
allow 81 for No. corn and 80 cents
for No. 3 corn.-Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

Text: "a good name is rather to
he chosen than great riches."-
Prov. 22:1.
a GREAT valuation is put up
| Al on trade names in the COM
GJ mercial world. The Cali
fornia Fruit Growers Association
estimates the name "Sunkist" to be
worth $4,000, 900 to the fruit grow
ers Of Southern california. The
Regal Shoe Company has estimated
that its brand is worth $4,000, 900.
Cluett, Peabody & Co., count their
arrow trade mark worth $54,-
100000.
Such trade names are recognized
and counted as among the solid as
sets of any business concern. Yet
the names of Washington, Jeffer-
son, Lincoln, Moody, Beecher and
Phillips Brooks, are worth infinitely
more to civilization than any COM
mercial trade mark. II a man has
a good name, "a name that stands
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
Mr.. FlXIT
Advice Regarding Three
Given by Department
of Parks.
Mr. htxit is your advocate at the city
nan write him a letter 10 tho Times


hall Write him a letter TO the Times
outlining your needs.
Mr.. Fixit pursued the first request
under an arrangement with tho
parks department whereby advice on
lawns and trees is provided without
cost.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: On our va.
cant lot at Thirty.Ninth and New
Jersey SITS. we have two maple trees.
One is straight, tall and doing fine.
The other evidently was damaged ut
some time and now is moro like n
shrub than tree. NJ. L. G..
"rhe two Norway maple trees do
not necessarily need trimming at
this time" Gilbert Moore, city for.
ester reported THE stunted tree
probably was damaged by bore
worms the acond and third years
after planting and should now be
treated by competent and quail
fed licensed tree surgeon. as the
tree IS In a healthy condition and
may yet overcome the disadvon.
tages It has suffered through some
ones neglect, and become n credit
able shade tree.
planting and care OF trees on
street lawns other than parkways.
boulevards and city.owncd ground
ia the property owners RESPONSE
bllity."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

Editors Note: Menaced by a serious
shortage of petroleum. Un MLio4i .,,....
million American automobiles billions of
dollars worth Of industries ard our ma
called conference of experts to help find
a way out. Among the foremost of these
err public utilities director scientist and
engineer nationally recognized author
ity.s What he told officials at Washington.
he now tells you. at the request of The
Times because this Nationwide problem
touches YOU where you live. This is the
fifth of the series
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
FABLES IN FACT

PETTY THIEVES HAD BEEN
BREAKING INTO THE KITCHEN
AND STEALING FOOD FROM THE
ICEBOX PERIOD THE LADY OF
THE HOUSE FINALLY WARNED
THH COOK TO KEEP THE
KITCHEN DOOR AND WINDOWS
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
Ask The Times

ton OF fact or information by writing
to The Indianapolis Times Washing ton
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Wash
ingtoQ, y. c. inclosing , cents in
stamps for reply. Medical legal and
marital advice cannot be given nor can
extended research be undertaken. All
other questions will receive a personal
reply. Unsigned requests cannot be
answered. All letters are confidential
-FditOr
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
SICK IN
PRISON

TF1oRMER GOVERNOR NC
r CRAY Is reported TO be
III seriously III and on the
verge of a nervous collapse in
the hospital at the Federal Peni-
Tertiary in Atlanta. Meanwhile
the application for Communication OF
his sentence and parole, presented
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

What IS the density OF the ex.
haust gas from an automobile2
It's density varies with the fuel
used and the conditions OF com.
bustion. II ~ usually slightly light.
er than air and rs temperature IN.
creases the difference.
Can you name some 81 the
highest salaried baseball players
I'm the major leagues?
Babe Ruth, New York Americans,
Frank Frisch. New York Nationals;
Rogers Hornsby, 81. Louis Na.
tionals; George Sislor S. Louis
Americans; Ty Cobb Detroit Amer
cans; Iris Speaker, Cleveland Amari
cans; Stanley Harris Wash.netpn
Americans; Dazzy Vance. Brooklyn
Nationals.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
THE VERY IDEA!
By Hal Cochran

TRY THIS ON YOUR SAXO-
PHONE: He met her in a revolving
door and they started going around
together. (Or, if that's too old, we
might say, that was the turning
point in their lives.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

TO STX.YEAR READER: The
Rural ST. elevation will be cleaned
and police will investigate the
parking OF the car.
When better weather arrives.
w, i. Hargon, street suporntend.
ent's clerk, promises 10 pursue a
number OF complaints, including
those from Edward Newell. 4i55
Bowman ST.; Regular Times Read
or. Oriental 81, between Sturm
Ave. and Michigan ST., j. A. Lytle
2037 Roosevelt Ave: Fourteen
Property owners, alley at rear OF
500 block La Sale ST.. and Spruce
st. Property owner.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

What is the per capita wealth
of the United States?
$2,918.00.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
Looking Over Important Musical Events
to Be Offered in indianapolis Soon

r. IKE most prima donnas,
great concert singers and
operate stars Elisabeth Reth-
berg, the soprano who will make her
first appearance in Indianapolis on
Sunday afternoon March in the
Murat Theater under the direction Of
the Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts Enter
prises, has experienced many dra-
matte moments in her life. First she
was discovered to be a singer before
she could talk, that is, when she
was not yet one year old she was
humming tunes and doing it well.
Later when in Dresden she was
working as an understudy and had
the good fortune to be given the
opportunity to sing in the place Of
her principal who fell ill-trom then
on her success has been immense.
The following is the program
which Miss Rethberg has arranged
for her Indianapolis recital:
IN Mic Bel Foco' ............ Msrcello3
"Amar1ln ..--....-...-- .-.... N.hfNHlt
AlleiuJa ''''''''ii IT 1"0A'-
DIE FOreIle
Gretchen am Spinnrad'' .......,;
'''.'''.'.'.'''.'''' iii 81"
"Pastorale" ................ Beet
lie Papiilon' ...-.......... Fourdranl
THE Time of Parting ........ Hadlex
To Stay at Home Is Best, Mednikoh
by a Lonely Forest Pathway
Wen to the Woods and Gather May
''''''/''''''V - 49,
''wenn du Nur ZuWeilen Laechelst'
Am Sonntag Morgen' .........,..;
$780,. oIdiiiAis
"Staendchen" ................
"Caecilie" ..........-.
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~7OLAND HAYES, that admir-
TX able tenor. who came from
IL humble surroundings in the
South and who rose to such emf
nence that music lovers in Europe
and in America have acclaimed him.
will be heard in a recital Of songs
in the Murat Theater on Sunday aft
ernoon, Feb 2S, under the direction
Of the Ona B. Talbot Fine Arts
Enterprises.
Few other artists can create quite
the same atmosphere of sympathy
and understanding between hall and
platform as Roland Hayes. He is a
superb singer not only in the spirit
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-02-20

ri XCEPT after we reach the
r time when we can no longer
meet our needs for petroleum
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
Marriage Rites That
Are Old as Humantfy

The girl who today treads the aisle
to the tune OF the wedding march is
still the victim Of certain marriage
rites so old that the idea originally
underlying them has been forgotten.
Her wedding Il, for instance is a
relic Of the canopy that used to be
held over the bride to seclude her
from profane gaze. The ancient
Romans attached great Importance to
the custom of yelling the bride, It's
primary object was to protect her
against the evil eye, a superstition cur
rent among many tribes and nations
With some people the yelling was re-
CURED because the brides own glance
was considered to be dangerous. Mis-
fortune would surely befall any per-
son or animal the bride looked at be-
fore she had seen her husband on her
arrival at his house.
From the early Romans is handed
down the custom, not infreQuently OBJ
served by an American bride OF to-
day, of being married in a previously
worn marriage veil. Great luck is sup
posed to attend the practice, especially
IL the former wearer had been happy
in the married state.-EiIeen Bourne,
in Liberty Magazine.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
Simple Chemise Worn
By Marie Antoinette

studied with interest the other
day certain modest and pathetically
simple garment displayed in one Of
the showcases of the Carnavalet mu-
seum. 1t was long blouse effect Of
linen, chastely decollette and with
short hemmed sleeves. Near one shout
der-unless a reflection in the glass
deceived me-was patiently executed
darn.
Upon this garment was neither lace,
nor embroidery, nor ribbon-none OF
the things, In short, demanded by even
the least coquettish women of today
for her intimate wearing apparel.
Below this exhibit was the notice:
"Chemise worn by Marie Antoinette In
the Temple"
Where is the woman Of today who,
confronted by this pathetic relic,
would dare ratify the judgment Of his
tory and charge with coquetry queen
whose chemise she would scorn to
wear even down to her last sou?-Le
Natin, Paris.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29
Information" Tired of
Old Mans Stale Joke

The new sales clerk who was learn
ing all about the store had been
placed by her section manager next to
an information booth with Instructions
to 'stay there and hear the questions
customers ask"
They ranged all the way from the
sensible to the insane.
The prize query came from little
elderly gentleman with white beard.
what floors the basement on, eh?,
The new sales clerk stared He
didn't seem to be kidding; anyhow,
one could never tell, and it was best
to abide by the rule: The customer is
always right even If occasionally
crazy. So she said, 'Oyer there,
pointing to the stairs.
The little man walked away mutter-
ing, ''What floors the basement on,
ha, ha." Then the information clerk,
who had ignored all this, turned and
said: "Didya see I didn't notice himg
He comes around every month or so
and asks that pet joke Of his. Asked
me the first time was here; he al
ways picks a new girl to spring it on. !"
- ,rk Sun,
The Monmouth inquirer., 1926-07-29

.GHERIFF'SSAL BY virtue of a
writ Of f. ia to me directed, issued out OF
the Court of chancery of the State of New Jer-
sey, will be exposed to sale at public vendue, on
Monday, the 2nd Day of August, 1925,
between the hours Of IL O'Clock aud o'clock, lat
oielock1 daylight saving titnel, in the af-
ternoon Of said day, at the Court House n the
Borough of Freehold, county Of Monmouth,
New Jersey to satisfy decree OF SAID Court
amounting to approximately $2,I47.oo
All those two certain lots, tracts or parcels
Of land and premises hereinafter particular
" described, situate, lying and being IN the
Borough Of Atlantic Highlands, IN the Counz
tv Of Monmouth and State OF New Jersey,
and numbered 1910 aud 1911 on the plan OF lots
OF the THE Atlantic Highlands Associatlon
aud under and subject to the restrictions and
conditions contained in the deeds of conveyance
of the said association which together are
bounded and described as follows.-
Beginning at point IN the Southerly side
Of High1and Avenue and in the line OF Lot
1912; thence III Southerly, along said Lot 1919,
northumberland to an alley. thence III Westerly,
along said alley, sixty feet to Lot 1909; thence
RAJ Northerly, along Lot 1000, one hundred
thence IA Easterly, along the Southerly side
OF said Highland Avenue. sixty feet to the
place of Beginning.
Seized as the property Of William =. Reed
ct als- taken in execution at the suit of Axel
II. Komstedt and Gertrude A. S. Komstedt,
his wife and to be sold by
JOHN H. VAN MATER, Sheriff.
Dated July q 1926.
SNYDER & RoBRRrs. Solicitors
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