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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
THE
VERY IDEA!
BY Hal Cochran
TORTURE

The supper meal Is over, and
you've had a hearty fill. You're sit
tin by the fireplace. with a lot OF
time to kill. va ask the wife what's
dom, and she tells va. not thing.
And then there's trouble brewin'
when the doorbell starts tn ring.
It's just couple neighbors who
have dropped in for a spell. The
wife is feeIn' poppy and she rushes
round pell-mell to get the table
ready for a game Of cards or two.
You's sleepy as the dickens, but
there's nothing you can do.
You fight that drowsy feeling
with a twitchin' OF the face. You
feel your head n reelin', an va.
trump your partners ace. You're
biddin' kinda crazy. in n suit you
cannot make. But you don't know
what you're doin'. cause ya just
can't keep awake.
The hours have never seemed so
long. Your torture is a fright. va
kinda get Ia thinkin' that they're
gonna stay all night. At last va
serve some luncheon at the break
ing of the dawn. The wife says,
Gee. I'm glad you came" while
you're just glad they've gone.
A man may request a raise be-
cause he has Just been married
but no company is responsible for
what happens to a person when off
duty.
When a man grows old enough
to make out an income tax, it dawns
on him why he had to study al
zebra when kid
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
THIRTY-FIVE CENTS
AND THE CHAIR

Wallace McCutcheon, 16-yearold
Negro lad of Indianapolis, was
found guilty Of murder by Mar
ion County jury Wednesday. The
verdict carries the penalty of death
in the electric chair.
The boy, after holding up man
who had only IS cents in his
pocket, shot and killed him. For
80 cents he faces the chair. Not
such a profitable crime career.
No doubt, as long as our crimi-
nal code provides capital punish
ment as the penalty for murder,
this youth, despite his age, de-
serves the chair. He was guilty Of
a plain, cold-blooded murder com
mitted without any extenuating
circumstances. Even his lawyer,
the pauper attorney, could make
only the most perfunctory defense.
But if he had had influential
friends, and money to hire a troop
Of shrewd criminal lawyers, would
HIS Lil1i ilfINO lcloLtu OAAAy q ICY aAA0
ended in a verdict CT the chair?
Not exactly. The jury wouldn't be
picked yet How many Marion
County murderers paid for the
crime in the electric chair last
year?
Just one, out Of eighteen con-
victed murderers. And that an ig-
norant, illiterate Negro killer with
out friends.
Not much can be said in favor of
capital punishment when it is in
ficted on a dull, ignorant colored
boy and ono Negro man, while 80
per cent Of our killers go free or
suffer nothing more severe than
Imprisonment with the prospects
OF a sympathetic pardon board
shortening that.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
MIR. FIXIT
Property Owners Must
Finance Paving of
City Streets,

Let Hr. Bixit present your case to
city officials He is The Times repre-
sentative at the city hall. Write him at
The Times.
Street paving is exceedingly de-
sirable, but it costs money. The city
cannot pay; the property owners
must finance this improvement that
raises the value of their holdings.
DEAR MIR. FIXIT: 1 am Won
derfng why we can't have the streets
paved west OF Sheffield Ave. N.
Mount and fremont SITS. are a
fright, and Belle Vieu Pl. as well.
If the property owners are not pro-
gressive, let the city do it.
WEST SIDE RESIDENT.
the city does not finance street
paving. Property owners must
pay for 1t. OF course, improve
ments should be encouraged.
TO TIMES READERS: The
board of health Will investigate the
situation on Wisconsin St.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
EXECUTING A BOY

The State of Indiana will send boy of 16 to
the electric chair in August.
That is the sentence Of the court for a murder,
cold-booded and heartless.
1t is true that this boy is Negro, that he was
not defended by hgh-class lawyer, that there was
no effort to discover what sort of insanity existed in
his greatgrand aunt that no probe was made to
discover whether he showed an inclination to kill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
ASSESSMENTS RAISED
Merchants Heat, Light Company
Valuation Increased.

Tax assessment of the Merchants
Heat and Light Company OF In.
dianapolis has been increased from
the 1925 valuation of $7.5s1 ,0SO to
$3.50, 900 by the state tax board
Other large utilities receiving in.
creases: Northern Indiana Power
Company Of Kokomo, $6,77s.846 to
$6,957224; Noblesville Water and
Light Company. $SS,11O to 100000;
Wabash Valley Electric Company,
$2,067,0 to s2,924,oe and the In
diana Electric Corporation. $3.50
S25 to $4,180,S25.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
MOVIES AND
CIVILIZATION

Carl f. Milliken, former Gov
ernor of Maine, told Indiana In
dorsers of Photoplays, in conven-
ton at 1T. Wayne the other day,
that movies are the worlds great
est implements against future wars
and strifes. They are a great CIV
ilizing influence.
At the same meeting Miss Mabel
Osgood, primary supervisor Of TT.
Wayne schools, called the moving
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
what is the smlth.Hughes ACE

What is the Smith-Hughes Act?
A law providing for the promotion
Of vocational education and for CO
operation between the Federal Gov
eminent and the State Govern
ments. Education in agriculture, the
trades and Industries and in the
preparation of teachers of vocational
subjects is carried on by means of
State appropriations and Federal
subsidies expended under joint
supervision.
What Is the name of the in
strument for sending pictures by
wire?
The telepix.
Why does a rubber ball bounce?
When you throw a ball against
the floor in order to make 1t bounce
the impact with the floor causes the
ball to lose its spherical shape. Be
cause the ball has a quality known
as electricity. which means the
ability to return to it's proper shape,
the portion that was hattened by the
impact to return toIts original shape
creating an upward force that
causes the ball to rise or bounce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
Questions
and
Answers

You can get an answer TO any ques-
10 The IndianapoUs Times Washington
Bureau, 1899 New York Ave. Washing
ton. D. c.. inclosng 2 cents IN stamps
for reply. Medical. legal and marital
research be undertaken. All other
questions will receive n personal reply.
Unsigned requests cannot be answered.
All letters are onfidential.-Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22
A Sermon for
Today

By Rev. John X. Gum
Text: '"Tlle word of the Lord
that came unto Hosea" Hosea IL.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-04-22

Was John Henry Newman
cardinal of the Catholic faith?
Yes, he was made cardinal Il
1879.
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01
urity Is WatchwOrd
at NOrtOn's Dairy
Cleanliness Supreme

For sanitation and cleanliness, the
Norton Dairy ranks with the best in
Arizona. Purity" is the watchword
at Norton's, and their Federal Ac-
credited Herd is inspected every day,
which assures patrons of this dairy
the best in dairy products The
grade ga" milk produced by this
dairy won first prize at the last
three Arizona State Fairs.
Their wagons cover every section
of Phoenix, making two deliveries
of dairy products daily. Physicians
recommend plenty of pure milk for
growing children, especially during
hot weather, and Norton's milk is alb
solutely pure. If you don't believe
in taking a chance with your own
health and that of your children,
phone 6167 and have Norton's wag-
on deliver your milk to your door,
fresh every day.
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01
Tom C.. Foster
Candidate for State
Mine Inspector

Tom c. Foster this week an
nounced his candidacy in the Demo
cratic primaries to succeed himself
as State Mine Inspector In a state
ment given the Press he does not
attribute the reduced number of cur
rent mine accidents to diligent in
spection of mine properties so much
as to the work of the mine safety
organizations in the various camps
of the state. However," said Fos-
ter, "I shan't mind if the Democrats
re-nominate me for office on the
argument that my deputies and my
self have had something to do with
industry in the state. One thing is
sure, we have co-operated with the
mine workmen and mine operators
for better mining conditions in every
way possible"
Discussing general conditions in
the industry, Foster said-Any one
of six different prospects now under
development in the state have good
possibilities Of making a big mine
and a new mine district for Ari
zona" His listeners had been de-
ploring the fact that it had been
several years since a new mine dis
trict had been brought into existence
in the state, but all readily agreed
that at least three out of six of the
better prospects now being devel-
oped give promise of such posi-
bility.
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01

ored dentists in Los Angeles, Chi
cago and other cities, and comes to
us highly recommended Since open
ing an office in this city, his work
speaks for itself and all who have
been treated by him are enthusiastic
in their praise of his superior work
manship. The latest painless meth
DDS are used in extracting teeth, and
it is said that he has few equals and
no superiors when it comes to crown
and bridge work All he asks is a
chance to show you
i. i. j.
Excellent Program
The Missionary ladies of the c.
NJ E. church sponsored an excellent
program recently at Hackett's hall.
Selections from Dunbar, musical
numbers, jubilee songs and special
numbers from the piano accordian
were the feature attractions. All
numbers were good and all enjoyed
the program. A neat little sum was
realized for the Missionary treas
ury and the affair proved COM
plete success
). !. j.
Building New Home
Mr.. and Mrs T. Holly are build
ing a neat little home on their lot
at 1888 East Jefferson street. This
is quite an addition to the group of
beautiful new homes already in this
block.
Improve Their Property
Mr. and Mrs Webster Davis of
1442 East Monroe street, have made
some wonderful improvements on
their home. New rooms have been
added, the interior re-papered and
decorated, and the exterior treated
to a bright new coat of white paint
with a green border. Mr. and Mrs.
Davis are among our most progress
sive citizens and we are justly proud
of them
!. !. !.
Purchase New Nash
Mr.. and Mrs Will Jordan, of 631
North 1st Avenue, have purchased a
dandy Nash Coach and are riding in
style. Mr.. Jordan twists a mean
steering wheel and has the earmarks
of an experienced driver.
i. j. i.
Is Commencement Orator
The Rev A. T. Clark, pastor OF
nj obuy.ob do1iuorod c
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01
LOCAL NEWS
Business League Banquet

Business League Banquet
The local branch of the National
Negro Business League held their an
nual banquet recently at the First
Colored Baptist church. Quite few
members and friends were present
to enjoy the feast and the Rev. A
T. Clark was the principal speaker
of the evening. Brief remarks were
dent, Mr. A. Jackson Temple, pre-
sided as toastmaster. Many ladies
were present on this occasion and all
voiced their approval of the way
mere man conducts his meetings.
The League meets the End and 4th
Tuesdays in each month at the First
Colored Baptist Church and all are
welcome.
Appreciation
Mr. and Mrs B Dickson, propri-
etors of the Sweet Shop, wish to
express U06lT dppI0CldJIOu duu InduhS
to the organizations who sent flow
ers and to the hundreds of people
who attended the opening of their
establishment
= !. !.
Buys New Car
DIR. N. B. Greenlee, prominent local
physician, has purchased a bright
new car that reflects the dignity of
his calling DR.. Greenlee has been
in the city only few years, but
has succeeded in building up prac-
tice that will compare favorably with
that of any Of his brother physicians
He has one of the best equipped Of
fices in the city and is located at
35 East Washington street, where he
will be pleased to serve your medi-
cal needs.
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NJ. A. A. C. p. Drive
The local branch, n A. A c.. P,
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01

Having family to support takes
the props from under many fellow
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01
N. A. A. c. P. Drive

The local branch, n A. A. G. P,
is conducting a membership drive
which will terminate on June 18th
at East Lake Park Several captains
have been appointed and all are
working earnestly to reach the goal
of 500 new members by June 18th
If you are not a member, join now.
James L. Davis, Pres, L. A Walk
or Snc'v
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01

Our local Dentist, DR.. Robt. B.
Phillips, whose office is located at
35 East Washington street, is sue
ceeding in building up large and
growing practice. DR.. Phillips, a
graduate of Meharry Dental College
of Nashville, Tenn, has been associ-
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01

The Rev A. T. Clark, pastor of
the G. M. E. church, delivered the
annual address to the graduating
class of the colored high school DR..
Clark is an able speaker and his ad-
dress to the graduates was mas
terpiece.
Phoenix tribune., 1926-06-01

Mr.. and Mrs Will Jordan, of 631
North 1st Avenue, have purchased a
dandy Nash Coach and are riding in
style. Mr.. Jordan twists a mean
steering wheel and has the earmarks
of an experienced driver
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
new D. {. DUMP
IS SELECTED

Engineer COMMISSIONS ], Frank.
lin Bell today announced that plans
10 utilize the swamp area surround
ing the Home for the Aged at Blue
Plains, j.. c., for dumping
ground are practically completed.
Conferences have been held on y
report submitted TO Major w. e. u.
Coveu ~ Superint endent Of Sewers
Gordon, superintendent Of High
WAYS Hunt and Morris Hacker, st1-
perintendent of the city refuse
division.
Dumping Facilities now II use
are rapidly being depleted and
holes within easy reach Of the Dis.
strict are being filled no that q
serious situation viii Be confronted
within 3 year.
III would be feasible to use the
shallow ground around Blue
Plains, It IS said, and Colonel Bell
said that preparations are being
made TO submit the question tO the
Board of COMMISSIONS for an au-
preparation for the work.
The road going to the proposed
dump has not been improved but
provision will be made for that iKa
Hunts estimates It Is expected
that the new dump viii last more
than ten years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
IS AI4 NIL TIA
IN Sd CORPS

ACCORDING To latest reports of the
militia bureau there are 7.ssS units
81 the National Guard located a
400 different stations. not count
lng 7zs separate eadquarters. The
total strength Is fairly well dis.
trfbuted over the nine corps area,
there being l9,414 national guards
men IN the Third Corps Area.
or the infantry units, there were
so headquarters companies; 81
service Companies; 7s howitzer com.
panies, 239 battalion headquarters
companies, 743 rifle companies, 245
machine gun companies, 80 medical
etachmente, 81 infantry brigade
headquarters and 5 tank com
panies,
m the field artillery there are
216 7S-mTn., horse-drawn and
tractor-dFawn batteries: SD 155-n1Kn.s
howitzer batteries and 155-nEll.,
gun batteries.
There are IS combat and :
mounted engineer companies and
l5 observation sqnadrors Of the air
service. One hundred ana three
troops and 19 machine gun troops
OF cavalry, and II gun batteries,
~ 155-mm. gun batteries. 2l.75-mn1.
Gum and 50 machine gun anti.air-
craft batteries Of the coast artillery.
IN the matter Of horses, the
National Guard has on hand 1916
OF which $3.50 are United States
owned and 1856 by the States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
NAVAL CAPTAIN
To RE IRE

Capt. walter M. Hunt. u. 3.
NJ, has applied for retirement
after serving more than 80 years
with the United States Navy.
Captain Hunt Is in command o.
the light cruiser Detroit.
Conndr. George III. ErnnleraOI1,
on duty with the training divi-
sion Of the bureau Of navigation
Of the Navy Department, win be
assigned to command the de-
stroyer Flusser, relieving Lieut..
sCorndr. Daniel A. McElduff. who
will go to duty with the Naval
conadf. John J. London Il 10
be detached from command Of
destroyer division 10, OF the
scouting fleet, and assigned 70
duty in charge OF a naval re-
serve officers training unit ct
Georgia Institute OF Technology
a new unit instituted for next
term Of the school. !.
Condr. Ernest Friedrick II 20
be assigned to duty with the
next class Of the Naval War Col.
lege.
The following additional officers
have become due for promotion TO
the grade OF lieutenant:
Lieutenants, junior grade, Rus
sell IA. Quynn, Richard r.. White.
head, julius A. Burgess, Herman
B. r.. Jorgensen, Joseph =. shaw,
Myron +. Eddy, Arthur r. Bfasiar,
Clarence L. Hayward, William 3.
Grooch, John L. Murphy, G. D.!
Palmer, Campbell Keene and Lester
G.. Book.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
ARLINGTON COUNTY HAS
NO VIRGINIA REELERS

There are no opponents of the
Virginia Reel in Arlington county,
Va, or, IL there are, they failed
to show up for the contest between
old. fashioned and modern dancers,
held last night by the Lyon Village
Citizens Association.
One would think that the State
in which the Virginia Reel" origi.
mated, would certainly have q few
old. timers left who knew it's Iltra-
cies.
When, however. the cali was
made for the contest, hundreds,
maybe more. maybe less, expert
Charleston dancers made for the
waxed floor eager to be up ana wig.
Cling.
Those in charge or the carnival
changed the contest to be one be.
tween the Charleston ana the old.
fashioned waltz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
SCHOOLS To BE
FIREPR00FED

school stages not now fireproct
ana hazardous for pupils IN case 81
fire viii Be made safe this sum.
med. IJnsanitary drinking toun.
tains will be replaced BY healtnLul
n,.as These announcements We're
,,,ada - school headquarters Ia the
Eran1.lin school building today.
Theea changes are made possible
Nv the unprecedented promptness
81 arhoo1 officials In completing the
.AFav list of needed repairs, ana
Congressional action making FUNDS
FIRE safeguards for the stages 81
fentral Dunbar and Eastern High
SchooIsl costing q total Of $40, 500, are
Included. Fireproof curtains ana
sprinkling systems are provided tor
the former two. -
Elimination Of fire hazards IN III
~ the $50 school buildings viii be
con1 nleted BY the beginning of the
school year, Major R. @. VIII
rnarth school business manager,
aaid. He added that major I'M
movements, such tas steel fire
stairways. enlarged exists, ETC., will
be taken up Immediately after.
These last require engineers re-
norts before work can be started.
Sanitary fountains complying
with every health recommendation
win be installed. two TO q building.
This will be continued yearly
until an buildings are 80 equipped.
with the present fountains. germs
would be spread In case Of an cpl
demic. The 500 water fixtures will
cost $4,000.
Fifteen school buildings win be
entirely painted Tor the first time
since the World War.
The sum Of $45 900 will be re-.
CURED. IN compliance with the SIX
year repair program approved by
the school board, the painting viii
be continued until every building
has been completed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
Stop 0sIng Flesh
and Grow 0uick
Says H0IIoI II Cheek and Meek
Crowns Deeper Every Week
SoriefI hFng Can BE Done Tor skinny
Felix's and Done Right Now TOday

-
Tens of thousands 81 thin. run.
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are getting discouraged are giving
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strong.
All such people can stop worry
ing and start 70 smile and enjoy
life right now Tor McCoy's Cod
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any druggist VIII tel you Ill
aoouts IS putting flesh on hosts 81
skinny folks every day.
One woman. tired, weak and dis
coNraged, put on is pounds "a five
weeks and now feels fine.
We an know that Cod Liver on
s. full Of vitalizing flesh producing
vitamines, but many people can't
take ii because Of ifs horrible
smell and fishy taste and because
It often upsets the stomach.
McCoy's Cod Liver on Compound
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and if any thin person don't gain
ut least pounds in 30 days your
your money backand only 60
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But be sure to get McCoy's, the
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10

The time he spent In doing her work
was needed for his own. She de-
termined to find the road to better
health.
She writes: "I think Lydia q.
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simply wonderful. My health is bet
ter than 1t has ever been. am set.
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The Dyers live.at Redlands, Calf.
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How often does your husband have
to do your homework? No matter
how willing he IL, no woman feels
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too, will find better health through
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10

tion with the death. July 1884. 81
William Green. patient It the II.
stitution.
The Government. represented By
Assistant District Attorneys Rover
and FiheIly, alleges that the two
attendants beat Green. threw him
down and. that Green died the Salne
day from the. injuries received.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
POSLAM MAKES
UGLY PIMPLES
SIMPLY VANISH.

Spread little healing, CoNCEN-
TRATED Poslam over those un-
slightly pimples tonight. Ten to one
they will be almost gone tomorrow
morning. Just a few such simple
treatments and your skin is clear
fresh and lovely. Poslam costs but
50c-at all druggists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
TWO HOSPITAL GUARDS
ON TRIAL IN DEATH

Irving r. Sweeney and william
M. Mcintyre, white attendants Ct
ST. Elizabeth's Hospital for the In.
sane. were placed on trial before
fury III Criminal Court. No. /, TO- |
day, Justice Bailey presiding, on
charge Of naansIaughter IN connec.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10

being mads ~ ne local OFFICERS
d the naval reserve unit To obtain
recruits Tor the organic ton.
Double drills havo been insfi.a
flted by the local naval reserve
unit, which viii Be continued up tol
the time OF the cruise. The drills
Will Be held ga Monday ana Thurs
day nights
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
Receiver g Issue Bonds

Charles r. Gay, jr., receiver Of
the Savannah and Atlanta Rail
road, was authorized today by the
Commerce Commission to
Issue $500, 900 Of Z per cent re.
certificates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
RECRUITS ARE NEEDED
FOR RESERVES CRUISE

Since { now seems probable that
there win not BE SUFFICIENT, en-
listed men to fiji the complement
aboard the u. s. s. Alien when she.
makes her three annual cruises
with the naval reserves &C the.
District oe Columbia, efforts are
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10

helped her with
m uch Of her
housework. Be
cause she was In
i'll b e aIth for
I'VE years. It was
often necessary
for him to do
this. But Ii
bothered Mrs.
Dyer. She felt
that he had to
W Ork h a r d
onanWln anyway
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1926-06-10
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SHOULD
HUSBANDS DO
HOUSE WORK?
How Mrs. Dyer Solved the
Problem.

Mrs. Mildred Dyer was lucky. She
had q good-natured husband who