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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31
BUSY YEAR FOR
DRY LEACUERS
Anti-SaIoOn Leaders Report
Great Progress.
40. 3 Head-see Puzzle
BY E. S. SHUMAKER

Indiana's Anti-Saloon League
was founded in October, 1899, and
is in It's twenty eighth year. The
Leagues three departments of ac-
tivities are agitation (education),
legislation and law enforcement.
In the work of law enforcement,
the League, through its legal de-
partment, has kent in close touch
with problems all over the State
The legal department has been con-
nected with many abatement suits
successfully prosecuted, both in In
dianapolis and other parts Of the
State.
Educational work of the League
has been carried on in a larger way
than ever before. Tons of literature
have been sent or taken out of the
League Office.
Another line Of educational &C
tivity has been addresses in high
schools through arrangements by
ministerial associations with high
school authorities.
Another kind Of league educa-
tional activity has been the use of
moving pictures. A league repre-
sentative constantly is travelling
over the State and using the two
films produced by James K. Shields
The dramatic debate entitled
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the increase largely representing a
tremendous amount Of additional
stock in companies extending their
activities.
Auto Bureau Increases
The importance of this can be
realized when it is understood that
$1,000 worth of capital stock is au-
thorized for each 81 in fee paid.
The automobile license bureau
also presents its usual annual in
crease. In 1914 a total Of 66,4l0 au-
tomobiIe licenses were sold, while
during the last fiscal year, which
closed Sept. 30, 685, 1873 licenses were
sold
The increase for 1927 over 1926
is about $4,000 Corresponding in
creases are shown in chauffeur's Ii
censes, truck licenses and in all
classifications except motorcycles,
where there is a small decrease.
Stolen Cars Recovered
The State police, consisting Of
thirty-six men, gave attention to
26,581 automobile law violatOrs dur
ing 1927.
In addition to patroling the high
ways, 1900 stolen automobiles we're
reported, Of which number more
than 4,500 we're returned to the
owners. About $50 abandoned cars
were found on highways.
An accident report bureau au-
thorized by the last Legislature is
functioning to give information on
causes of the greatest number of au-
tomobile accidents, as well as to
make available reports of those
drivers who are responsible for one
or more accidents.
Outlook Is Good
The bureau of criminal identifi-
cation and investigation operated as
branch, which was opened July l,
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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Can the Law Be Enforced?" has
been used by the Anti Salon
League in Indiana during the last
twelve months.
In addition, we must note the
sunday meetings held practically
every Sunday in the year in vari-
Gus sections.
Indicating the increased interest
and cooperation of the churches
with the anti-Saloon League, we
give the following figures: In 1925
the Indiana league held 848 meet
ings throughout the State; 1,o42
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is getting under way in substan-
tial manner. Already the finger
prints of more than $500 persons
who committed felonies are avail
able. The bureau has served as
a clearing house for crime and
criminals.
Indiana is one of thirteen States
which has a central clearing house
on crime and criminals to aid the
local law enforcing officials.
The year has found Indiana &C
tive and fourishing, and from the
volume of business during the latter
part of the year it is reasonable to
assume that the outlook is sou 4
for a prosperous and happy 1923 lcc
the people Of Indiana.
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JOD BUSINESS
REFLECTED BY
STATE REPORT
SChortemeler Sees Future
Bright for Indiana; In
crease Shown.
BY FRED. r. sCHoRTEMEIER

secretary Of state
The office of the secretary of
state to some extent is a barometer
u business activities. From this
ONT OF view Indiana brings to a
ose with 1927, one of the most
rosperous years in her history.
IL IS equally significant that the
statistics Of the secretary Of State
would indicate a most active and
prosperous period for Indiana with
me coming of the new year.
New Stock Issued
The corporations bureau has
broken all past records for receipts.
This is more of an indication of
business activity than might at first
pc realized. Most of the fees paid
n the bureau are for authorization
u stock in new companies or in en-
arging companies already organ
zed, both with reference to domes-
nc corporations and foreign cor
'oratlons doing business in Indiana.
All previous records have been
Phattered in the amount of stock au-
horized The year also brought a
lew record for individual fees for
itock authorizations. Previous an
lual receipts of about 1888 900 must
DOW this year to more than S505 900,
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meetings we're held in 1925; in 1927
there were 1,181.
In 1925 the various meetings ad-
dressed by representatives of the
league contained 56,519 hearers; in
1926, ee,754, while in 1927. 117,875.
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FEWER BANK UNITS
Resources of Existing National In
stitutions Show Gain.

StItutI0nS snow OaIn.
BH Times SBcci0I
WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The
annual report Of the controller OF
the currency states that there were
1882 national banking associations
in existence at the close of the cur
rent fiscal year, Oct. 81, 1927 This
represents an actual decline of 176
from the total at the end of the
previous year.
That this does not represent, how
ever, decline in national banking
strength is evidenced by the fact
that the resources of existing in
situations are about $1,500,000,000
greater than year ago. The de-
crease in the number Of national
banking units in the year has been
due to failures, mergers and to a
tightening Of restrictions on new
enterprises
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Thanks d to Patrons

We desire no personal credit because we have
merely done our duty as public institution,
earnestly striving to further the interests of it's
customers. But, to our growing army of friends
and patrons, we wish to express our sincere
thanks for their business, confidence and un-
failing friendship during the past year
For the information of our many patrons, we
wish to announce that alterations are now in
progress which will practically double the floor
space occupied by this institution.
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DROP IN TRAFFIC FINES

Fines collected by the traffic bu-
reau amounted to s2o.o74. a decrease
of S1,571 over 1926. March and
April were the peak months for
traffic fine payments. The March
total was s2.921 and the April $2,621.
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The speeding days have turned the pages of
time to the end of another year! Those days
have brought to us patrons from every walk OF
life They have brought business men with
clear cut plans involving millions of dollars;
fathers with the interest and protection of their
families at heart young husbands working for
the realization of the home of their dreams and
widowed mothers seeking counsel and advice.
-. In every case we have acted with scrupu-
lous regard for the interests of our customers,
and the promptings of watchful conscience.
Our efforts have been repaid beyond our most
sanguine expectations.
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Commercial Department

The year 1927 has been one of satisfactory 7
ress for the Checking and Savings Depa
ments. The average balance, per depositor,
has increased since 1926 Both of these
departments have experienced sub
stantial growth throughout the year. <
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DEG. 81, 19a

During November the
$780, There
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Safe Deposit
Department

The year 1927 marked the
installation Of 480 new
boxes in the Safe Deposit
Department, with a substantial
increase in the number of boxes
rented during the year.
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Bond Department

For our statewide organization the
total bond sales for this year have ex-
ceeded those of any previous year. Our
new Land Trust Certificates have been
very satisfactorily received by our many
clients. New offerings now under VIZ
should make 1923 even a better year Il
1927 for our statewide organization.
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Insurance Department

The amount of business handled by this depart ~
ment in 1927 far exceeds that Of any other year.
Operating under the slogan Of ''Inteigent Insur-
Service the Insurance Department has given
highly satisfactory service to its customers The
cent addition of live stock cOverage to its long list of
insurance services enables this department to write
any known form of insurance except Life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-31

J. EDWARD NORRIS
President
MARK V. RINEHART
Vice President and Secretary
FRANCIS W. PAYNE
Vice President and Asst. Secretary
CLIFTON \. FIELDS
Treasurer
]. EDWARD JOHNSON
Auditor
DELMAR q. PATRICK
Asst. Secretary and Treasurer
CALVIN J. CLYMER
Asst. Secretary and Treasurer
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REPRESENTATIVES
Guy W. Alexander
l.. :. Doyle
Paul E. Fisher
C. f. Underwood
Paul Fuqua
Geo. NJ. Spiegel
C. c. Lowe, Kentland
Thomas wilkins, Button
Milo Amos, Warsaw
w. V. $. Norris. Rochester
J. $ Williams. Mt Vernon
G. II. Springer. Fl Wayne
Andrew W. Blake, Madison
+. c. Roth. Nashville
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Trust
Department

The large increase in cor
porate and real estate
trusts has made 1927 the
most progressive year for
this department.
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Foreign
Department

Increased European
travel has caused a mate
rial gain in the returns Of
this department. The for
eign exchange handled has
exceeded that of last year.
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Joe c. Caperton, End VicePres. & Agency Mgr.
DR.. j. B. Young Medical Director
DR.. F. a. Morrison, Medical Director
W. A. Tidwell. Mortgage Loans
W. Irving Palmer, Agency Secretary
Ferguson j. R. Malfield
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Z. L. COTHRELL
Pres. Z. L. COthrell Realty Co.
WM. c. HAYWARD
Hayward Rich Grain Co.
EDWARD A. KAHN
Pres. Colonial Furniture Co.
J. EDWARD MORRIS
Company's President
JESSE A. SHEARER
President Indiana Gravel Co.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
Observations On He Weather

Washington. May 1'.-Forecast st for Southern New England: Fair tonight. Wednesday increasing cloudiness and somewhat warmer, probably followed by showers. Di- minishing northwest and west winds, becoming south and southwest ana decreasing Wednesday. Ns
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight, followed by showers We'd nesday and in northwest portion late tonight: warmer in south and cooler in northwest portion Wednes- day: diminishing northwest winds becoming south and southwest and increasing Wednesday.
 Conditions: The disturbance of the northeastern part of the country has advanced to the lower St. Law renee valley with greatly diminished intensity. Conditions remain some what unsettled in northern New England but are clearing elsewhere throughout the middle Atlantic and New England states. The center of
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answ to any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New Britain Herald. Washington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue. Washington. D. C., enclosing two cents :n 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. Un- signed requests cannot be answ cred. All letters are standardization.
 Q. When hole Is worn in the toe of stocking where does the material go?
 A. A stocking is composed of small threads woven together into q stocking is stretched over a foot, the material Of which it is com- posed is under tension-1t is stretched. Friction with the shoe wears through one or more threads. and when these snap. the tension draws up the surrounding threads just as a rubber band. which is stretched. returns to normal size when released. It is the drawing up of the threads which forms the hole.
 Q. Who played the part of Ru- dolph Rassendyll in the motion picture. "The Prisoner of Zenda"?
 A. Lewis Stone.
 Q. Have the Riffs stopped fight ing in Morocco?
 A. The Riffian war in Morocco ended on May 2G. 1926 with the surrender of the Rif1lan leader Abdel-Krim to the French. c. When was the German re- public founded? Do women and mon both have the suffrage:
 A. The present German republic was established November 9. 1918. The constitution was adopted July Sl. 1919. by the National Assembly at Weimar. and promulgated August II, 1919. Men and women. over 20 years Of age, have the right to vote
 Q. Where can I get the names of the personnel of foreign service Of the United States?
 A. "Foreien Service Of the United States. issued by the state department can be purchased from the superintendent of documents, government printing office, Wash ington. D. C.. for 15 cents, cash or money order.
 Q. What is the most northern town in Europe"
 A. Hammerfest Norway
 Q. How are water marks made on paper?
 A. By shaping the wires of the dandy-rolls (gauze-wire cylinders) over which the paper passes as pulp.
 c. What causes the red spot on the planet Jupiter?
 A. The cause of the phenomenon is uncertain, but it is generally sup posed that in 1878, when the read spot was first noticed, there was an
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
CAUTION IS NECESSARY

The school committee is reported 10 be in no hurry 10 sell the old Burrltt school property al Main and East Main, We are glad to soc this evidence of caution, which is in conformity with an earlier opinion expressed in these columns.
 The school committee can rest assured that the property will al ways bring q good sum if the final decision is to sell il. The location is one that simply forces a good price. This being the case, nothing will be gained by being in too much of hurry, The city eventually may not decide to sell the property, pro- Nilcl 1t is able to make good use of 1T, Delay in coming to q decision now al all events will tend to more mature consideration when final action Is taken.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
\ SPORTING TOWN"

A Boston paper. "eager and an Xious" to point out some good points about the bean-eating city, comes forward with the opinion that Bos- ton is the most sport-loving city in the country, town where more sports of all kinds thrive through out the year than in any other, New York not excluded.
 The only point where New York shines is in the promotion of prize fights which nowadays require such huge gate receipts that they are tending to concentrate more and more to the metropolis, where poo- pie will pay more for such things, and in greater numbers, than any where else.
 We have long thought that Bos- ton must be a very sporty place, and our conception came about merely by watching the headlines in it's newspapers. In city where an av- craze sporting event will get bigger headlines on page one than any oth- CT happening of the day the stress undoubtedly is ably laid upon the importance of what Is uppcrmost in the popular mind.
 If Boston had q baseball team worth hollering about, moans the Boston paper, the situation would be well-nigh complete. The town is to be commended, however. upon supporting it's two teams as well at 1t happens to do; in most other towns hardly anyone would be in- terested in such sorry exhibitors of the national game.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
SYSTEM AND THE FLYERS

The American overseas flyers - or rather those who aspire to this distinction-are proceeding with due caution, which it must be said Is In striking contrast to the method adopted by Nungesser and Coli. The French aviators plunged ahead in inordinate haste, taking long chance. The Americans are biding their time, equipping themselves with every known safety device, and have the advantage also of fifty government ships being spread out over the Atlantic along the lanes they are to travel in getting across.
 It looks now as if none of the American flyers can long be faced with disaster even should they be forced to land in spot too soft for comfort--the ocean. By means of radio devices their place of landing will be approximately known 10 ships within a radius of 500 miles and help ought to reach them before it is too late.
 For this reason. If for no other, the impression prevails that one or all of the American flyers are to make a race of 1t and attain their goal. At any rate, it is just as cheap to be optimistic at the prospect.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
WOMEN ON JURuES

Whenever a jury partly composed Of women makes an apparent bungle of trial those opposing wo- men on turies do not lose sight of the opportunity for pointing with alarm. This being the case one might refer to case in New Jersey, just concluded, with some degree of profit.
 Five women in that state were on jury which heard the case of q man charged with murder. The presence of the five women In the jury box did not seem to insure a very merciful consideration of the culpret. All they did was to give q vote of guilty in quite a short space of time. with recommendation the man be given life Imprisonment.
 If it is feared that emotions would guide the deliberations of juries nothing of the sort could be proven in this case, unless the recommendation for life imprison- ment instead of hanging be deemed product of emotions. This is doubtful. as before this innumcrable 
 have rendered such verdicts.
 The move to give women the right to sit on juries is still slum- bering in Connecticut. Eventually this right will be attained as experi- cnce Is gained from other states. In this matter Connecticut is not @ leader.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS /

All that spells improvement upon our railroads does not depend upon new rails or old stations under re- pair. What is being done is far more significant.
 There is the Burlington railroad, for instance, which announces it will adopt a four-toned. musical whistle for suburban service. Thus, every time the whistle is blown, the public will have the pleasure Of hearing the concord of sweet sounds; sufficient engineers, pulling the whistle cord in response. will be able to furnish what will ap- proyimate a tune with futuristic or ra-modernistic harmony.
 Then there Is that new scheme of ball-bearing rolling stock started on the St. Paul railroad. This is a new idea par excellence. Trains will be able to get started with tenth Of the chugging now necessary and they will be able to bowl along with astonishing celerity and the smooth Tess of velvet.
 The painting of locomotives in bright and joyous coIors, started on the B. tl O., likewise has large pos abilities: at the same time, naming them after presidents Of the United States will add 10 their distinction. The time may yet come when loco- motives will look as if they are headed toward a masquerade ball.
 The scheme Of improving the Pullman accommodations, recently started on the Pennsylvania and the B. < O., indicates that the Pullman company at last has come to the conclusion that the conventional upper and lower berth arrange ments are not ideal, as had been contcnded. It's hard to describe the new arrangement in a few words, but 1t is guaranteed to equal the best rooms in the best hotels, with hot and cold running water alongside the bed, etc. The price, of course, is in proportion.
 We don't see any Of these new gimcracks lting started on the well known New Haven. Since the at tempt was made to clectrify the road from New York to Boston, with a stop when half completed, the road has let well enough alone, leaving the new wrinkles for the others to manufacture. We are will irs to admit without much per suasion that roller bearings on the New Haven would be much worth while.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17

eruption of some sort on the planet and that the gases poured out over the highest cloud zone and remained in . practically stationary position relative to it.
 @. What is marrow and what i. its function?
 A. Marrow is soft tissue which fills the hollow shafts of long bones. Its function apparently. to pro- duce red blood corpuscles.
 Q. How many cleSgymen are there in the United States? |
 A. According to the last census there were 127,27o.
 Q. What is the per capita cir culation of money in the United States?
 A. It was estimated on July 1. 1926 to be $41.s5.
 c. Is cant" 2 good English word?
 A. It Is correct English but "cannot" is the better form.
 Q. What does Pax meant
 A. It is a Latin word meaning a compact agreement, treaty. peace. treaty of peace, reconciliation.
 0. What is the Cable Act?
 A. An act of congress. effective September 22, 1922. providing that on and after that date women citi- zens of the United States who marry aliens shall no longer take citizen- ship of their husbands. It also pro- vides that they may be naturalized on their own account.
 Q. What is "Gaul"? A. It is the name given by the Romans to that portion of western Europe which in the main is identi- cal with France. although 1t ex- tended beyond the bounds of the modern state. The region was bounded by the Atlantic, the Rhine, the Alps, the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees.
 Q. What is the average cost of a mile of cement road?
 A. About s3S,3o0.
 Q. Who was the father of Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nanc, Hanks?
 A. Joseph Hanks.
 c. How many deaths per minute are there in the world and in the United States?
 A. There is no estimate of the deaths per minute in the world but for the United States the estimate is two per minute.
 Q. What states in the United States lead in the number Of di- 
 A. Statistics for 1924 give Me- vada. Oregon. Texas Oklahoma and California in the order given. Ne- vada has 15.4o per thousand popu- lation.
New Britain herald., 1927-05-17
Mount Vesuvius Again
 Is Becoming Active

Naples. May 1T (UP)-Mount Vesuvius was in eruption today, hurling jets of incandescent lapilli 100 yards in the air at intervals of | minute. while ominous rumblings were heard from the crater.
 The increased activity of the an. cient volcano Is a seasonal occur. renee, but observers were alarmed lest rupture be torn in tho south. west base Of the crater. in which case much damage was feared. Such a rupture was likely. Professor Malladra, director of the vesuvian observatory. said.
 The intermittent streams of slas. sy lava pebbles shooting into the air from the crater made a brilliant dis. play.