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6 Jttfoiawa Jlailti mints INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Daily Except Sunday, 25-29 South Meridian Street. Telephones—Main 3500, New 28-351 MEMBER OF AUDIT BUREAU OF CIRCULATIONS. Advertising Offices —Chicago, New York, Boston, Detroit, G. Logan Payne Cos. Entered as second-class matter at the postofflce at Indianapolis, Ind., under the act of March 3, 1879. Subscription Kates—By carrier, Indianapolis, 10c per week; elsewhere, 12c. By mail, 50c a month, $1.25 for three months, $2.00 for six months, or $5.00 a year. WILSON, WE BELIEVE, first made that term "strict accountability” famous, did he not, governor? MR. HOOVER 'will not need a publicity manager, no matter on what ticket he runs for the presidency. IS IT A PART of Mr. Wyckoff’s official duties to oppose all sales of sugar prices he regards as below cost? IT IS INTERESTING to discover'that the News has learned of the Wood petitions —several days after every one else knew of them. IP HARDING IS RIGHT in admitting all candidates into the Ohio preferentials, why should Goodrich object to the same thing In Indiana? HELLO, LEW! Are you really going to run for mayor again, or is this Just another way of worrying some of the crowned heads of Indian apolis? Goodrich's Dreaming Ends More than a year ago certain citizens of Indiana who realized that the administration of James P. Goodrich was rapidly acquiring an un savory reputation made arrangements to investigate some of the many rumors of impropriety in the affairs of the state. The Investigation was first directed to the purchase by the sanitary district of Indianapolis of the garbage plant formerly owned by the Indi anapolis Reduction Company. The investigation disclosed that $175,000 was paid for this plant, although the president of the company, Jesse T. Moorman, testified before the Marion county board of review that "you couldn't get SIO,OOO for it." Further investigation disclosed that James P. Goodrich, governor of Indiana, was a stockholder In the Indianapolis Reduction Company prior to, at the time and after this deal was put through wjth the aid of Joseph B. Kealing, who appeared as attorney for the Goodrich company. From that time on until the present day, the various business affairs of Tames P. Goodrich have been under suspicion and close scrutiny. It has been disclosed that his son and his close business associates were interested in the Globe Mining Company, which used convicts from the penal farm to open a mine in Pike county. It was afterward learned that a stockholder of this company had declared, under oath, that this company gave part of a $25,000 block of stock to James P. Goodrich "for services.” When the state board of accounts discovered that the county of Ma rion had been overcharged about $430 on a contract to deliver coal to its tuberculosis sanitarium, It was also discovered that these same business associates of Gov. Goodrich were interested in the Globe Coal Company, which was accused by the board of accounts of the overcharge. Further, ( it was found that the wife of James P. Goodrich was a director in this - company. She subsequently denied that she had ever had anything to do with the management of its affairs. When the state purchasing agent, a creature of Gov. Goodrich, an-j nounced the letting of a contract for the state institutions’ coal to the Con- , sinners Coal Company, a little investigation disclosed that Gov. Goodrich’s brother was a stockholder in this company. The uproar created by these family connections caused this contract to be finally let to the Aetna Coal Company, a company which investiga-! tion disclosed did not boast of any family connection with the Goodrichs. I but did consist of a number of those same "close business associates’’ of the governor. These are only a few' of the many disclosures concerning the close con- ; nection of the governor and his friends with money making contracts w'ith tfce state of Indiana. But every one of them can be substantiated either by the records of the courts or other sworn statements or by the evidence of competent and no material point of any one of these stories has ever been denied either by James P. Goodrich or any other person involved. Recently James P. Goodrich let his friends know that he aspired to the support of Indiana as a candidate for the republican nomination for president of the United States. Accordingly, they prepared to have his name placed on the preferential ballot in Indiana. Edward J. Robison, manager of this Globe Mining Company, which used the convicts from the penal farm on its mine, /Started the distribu- ' tion of petitions to have Goodrich’s name placed on the ballot. These petitions were not received with any particular degree of favor by any one in Indiana who was not allied with Goodrich through some con- 1 nection with his many business ventures or through some connection with the state treasury. They created such a 6torm of protest and wave of revulsion that, re publicans immediately launched a movement to place Gen. Leonard Wood’s name on the ballot and show Goodrich in the primaries that his asplra tions did not represent the sentiment of Indiana republicans. Mr. Goodrich was surprised as well as dismayed. Surrounded by fawning office-holders whom he had annexed to state payrolls, moving only among a circle of men who either profited with him In business ventures or hoped to, he had never encountered the feeling against him that had been engendered by his "deals” with other officials and his "business associates." In fact, Goodrich did not personally know that the disclosure of Mr..j Lowish's affidavit relative to the stock given him by the Globe Mining Company had been circulated among 300,000 newspaper readers in Indiana. He did not know that the garbage plant deal was the most talked of affair of the Jewett administration. He did not know that, while he was blindly attempting to further his ambitions for presidential honors, the people of Indiana were obtaining a true insight into his character, his cupidity, his standard of moral obligation to the state he was sworn to serve. He did not know that his personal character, from the date of his management of the Rock Oil Company to his recent personal tax return, had been sub jected to careful scrutiny and much of it mirrored to the people of the state. Today, Jim Goodrich is beginning to awaken. He has been told to his face that the republicans of Indiana want no more of him. He has been advised that further efforts to foist himself upon the people of Indiana as a candidate for anything means a rupture in his party and a fight to a finish on his political methods. The first step Mr. Goodrich has taken to meet this wholly unexpected result of his neglect of public opinion is the announcement that hereafter he intends to hold The Times to a "strict accountability” for what it may say of him., This Is, of course, his privilege, and nothing will be more pleasing to The Times than to have him exercise it. - “Skip-Stop” Road Building It is estimated that the tax payers of Marlon county are contributing $500,000 a year to the treasury of Indiana for the use of the state high way commission, which expended $22,000 on its own maintenance last De cember, when all road building was stopped. In return for this $500,000, the people of Marion county are beginning to realize that they are receiving very little. Under a system of road building that one Marion county official lias termed the skip-stop method.” it is estimated that although Marion county will contribute one-eighth of the state highway commission’s revenue next year, It will not receive in return one-hundredth part of the state’s new roads, Marion county tax payers who want good roads propose to ask a few questions of the state highway commission. OA the answers -will depend largely their future attitude toward the law that created the highway com mission, \ This law must be amended so that the highway commission can not lie used as the department of state through which political organizations can be maintained at public expense. . \ VndeJhM A Column Conducted Under Di rection of Dr. Rupert Blue of U. S. Public Health Service. Uncle Sam, M. D-, will answer, either In this column or by mail, questions ol general interest relating only to hygiene, snnltction and the prevention of disease. It will be Impossible lor him to answer questions of a purely personal nature, or to prescribe for Individual diseases. Ad dress; , INFORMATION EDITOR, V. S. Public Health Service, _ WASHINGTON, D. C. I "Hygiene Is Hie art of preserving health; that Is, of obtaining tha most perfect action of body and mind dur ing as long a period as i consistent with the laws of life.” So wrote a man who devoted all his adult Ufa to tha promo tion of the pubUc health and who died at the age of 56 of pulmonary tuberculo sis. Edmund Alexander I’arkea, bom March 29, 1819, physician, surgeon, san itarian and author, left perhaps a greater Impress on sanitary science than any Englishman of the nineteenth century. His work ranges from the theoretical consideration of the minutest details of chemical and physiological research to the practical consideration of the cleans ing of a sewer or the lightening of the soldier’s knapsack. India, the Crimea and London saw his labors and benefited thereby. War brings some good things in its train. Just as the Napoleonic campaigns perfected the art of transporting the sick and the loss of life from preventable disease in the Spanish war quickened the sanitary conscience of the American peo ple, so the hot-rors of the Crimean cam paign made Parkes a professor of mil itary hygiene. He organized a complete course of instruction based on the prin ciple that the student must be eble to practically apply the lessons which he learned. Many of the sanitary reforms which he inaugurated are now bearing fruit in the improvement of the well being of the community at large. Health Is the efficient reaction of the mind and body to Its environment Self- Interest, state benefit and pecuniary profit require that the whole nation be Inter ested In the proper treatment of every one of its members and "in its own in terest It fcas a right'to see that tbo relations between Individuals are not such as In any way to Injure the well being cf the community at large.” This is being realized in the United States to day as never before and on every band the genera! government, the state and local health authorities and the general public are seen striving toward the ac complishment of tills ideal. ANSWERS. Q. —Is one more susceptible to diph theria after having ones tonsils re- j moved ? A.— No. If you will send me your name and address I will be very glad to send you anew pamphlet on diphtheria. AGAINST TAX LAW A demand that the state tax law he amended so as to eliminate those pro visions which interfere with the free operation and development of public M-hoois is contained lii the first issue of “Educational Issues,” which Is being published in Indianapolis and which is designated by its publishers as "A lib. era! journal devoted to the Interests of fea-bers." The paper sets out the five principal faults of the tax law from the sqttool administrators viewpoint, as follows; “1. No money can be borrowed, no bonds Issued, without the consent or a busy and inaccessible state tax board. “2. No school corporation ran raise j more money by taxation than was raised the preceding year, except by the con- ' cent of the said board. ”3. The tax boajd Is given power to raise or lower any tax rate at its dls ere tion. “4. There Is no appeal to the courts from the board's decision. The duties of the board are so j BRINGING UP FATHER. . “PLEASE GO WAY AND LET ME SLEEP.” oh: <sooo /T\ W DA,-r \ oh: i'm too T-x Hornin' ($ ** today? ] tireo to stay A 1 " ' (S) ...O • •►rn. rerun* Sirvicc. two. ABIE THE AGENT. THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE. \ / W eAiMisweati wn wew> "Hi fa Q©w<* a W "y vot’Re If j vra 'nws; mvitew "l I fmmu lm ' P I j ( I 11 I fg&gPrH 1 HOW DO THEY DO IT? AN UNEXPECTED ALLY. \ (?ET OFF OF THPiT 1 TBtIY.'THhT T£W*\BYE TSftHTftM U Vy/HY "he. K\YIET> CARS yh?TERS —* J - yoo mat* imp c3F sfiTEW- I —i "Boy hp>s - Hext t>oor f>ru> took > } Here wd \s ft , 5 , Get THE Air r O/ vYith TftftT VteW GuK Os rUL SHOTS ftV oor yj TANARUS“ \ ix nlu . rnP (4 INDIANA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 1920. Nine Social Clubs of Indianapolis in Own Buildings Social clubs of Indianapolis which have their own buildings in clude the Columbia club, Marion club, Knights of Columbus, the Athenaeum, Woman's Depart mental club, the Indiana Demo cratic club, the University club, the Indianapolis club and the Academy of Music. —One of a se ries of articles prepared for The Times by the convention board in charge of the arrangements- for the convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World to be held in Indianapolis in June. multitudinous that It Is physically Im possible to glvo other than the most cursory and superficial consideration to the serious and complicated financial problems of the 1,000 or more school corporations of Indiana.” John F. Srhurmann is managing edl tor of tb now publication. The board of editors consists of John J. Pettijohn, dscar H. Williams, Donald DuShane, Frank S. Bogardua and Thomas F. Mo ran. Mary B. Orvis Is secretary of the board. jHKEADIHESIfBqpks pU L>jlCL-! rd J. D. Beresford, In his “The Jervaise Comedy,” tells how a young English playwright, who has always been coolly and amusedly the "chlel amang us takkin’ notes,” pays a week-end visit to a coun try family and changes within twenty four hours from spectator to active par ticipant In an Intended elopement It la different from the author’* other works, remarkable for lta style, charming In con versation and description. In "Tha Common Cause,” by 8. H. Adams, an Idealistic young Journalist who has bought a newspaper in the capi tal city of Centralia, aims to make It the organ of real Americanism, and nearly kills the paper, and Incidentally himself. In hig war-time fight agaln*t Deutscb turn, fhleh has a strangle hold In that middle western state. It is well written, with a bracing love story. “The Youth of Jatnea Wlhteomb Riley, written by his devoted secretary. Marcu* Dickey, reads a*, fiction. The chapter called “The Golden Girl” tells the real story of "That Old Sweetheart of Mine.” n character which so many women all over tbt country hare claimed to be. The opposition which Riley met with In his father and his life as a sign painter are here vividly set forth. The story of the later life of the poet la now being written. Ills HAY. "Times have changed,” said the buck prlvate-thst was. with a grin. "What's the matter?” “Nothin.*. Life looks mighty good to me today. I’ve got three second lieu tenants taking orders from me now."— Detroit Free Press. FREE SPEECH "It Is right that there should he a clamor whenever there is an bu*e. The fire hell at midnight dlsfurhs your aleep, but it keeps you from be ing burned in your bed. The hue mid cry alarms, the country, but tt preserves all the property of tbe province."-—F.dmund Burke. j GOODRICH VS. WATSON | Tbo apparent eaaa with which Gov. j Goodrich has been ablo to foroo Sena | tor Watson to Jump through the hoop | appears to be disturbing the senator’s friends—and well it may. It 1 an open j secret that the two men both entertain ; presidential ambitions, and both'feel that | they are the logical leaders of the party jin the state. The first contest came In the success of Goodrich In forcing Watson to disclose his hand on the presidential nomination. Here be had an advantage. He bad a right. If he really feels himself of presidential proportions, to demand that Watson declare whether he would seek the senatorshlp or the presidency. If he had taken the presidential end of the gamble, Goodrich would have been Justified in Immediately announcing his candidacy for the senate. And the presi dential nomination is too uncertain to have Justified such a crossing of the Ru bicon. Thus Watson threw up his hands and surrendered. Then came the fight over the domina tion of the state organization. The can didate for the senate heads the state ticket; and it would seem logical enough that the head of the ticket should be the dominating force on the committee. Such was the position of Watson’s friends and plans were thereupon laid to make the fight. Then Mr. Hays, at the instance of Goodrich, hastens to Indianapolis, calls In all' the bosses, and Issues a declara tion of war against Waton’s plan. And again he threw up his hands and sur rendered. Now comes the big fight and one that is charged with all sorts of possibilities to Watson. The thing which has come to 'bo so hateful to Hoosiers and which Tuay be designated as Goodrlchiam is the most aerlous obstacle In the way of re publican success. Realizing this the re publicans of the Sixth district, Watson’s district, refuse to endorse these policies. That was a declaration of war from Watson. And Goodrich has answered through Wasmuth, his state chairman, with the assertion that the republican party in this campaign must support Goodrichism, tax law, destruction of home rule, concentration of power and all or get out. Following speedily On this assertion comes the announcement of the candidacy of Fesler, an Indianapolis lawyer, who is a second edition of Goodrichism—or rather another chapter of the same edi tion. lie would make the fight for the vindication of Goodrichism. Thus for the second time In his career Watson’s chances are endangered by a republican governor. It was Hanley who defeated Watson In 1908 and It will be Goodrich who will kill him In 1930. This result will follow Inevitably If the friends of Watson permit the nom- i lnatio'n of Fesler and consent to making j a fight for the vindication of Good j rlchlsm. Tip to this time Watson has j not thrown up his hands on the Fesler j proposition, but be will In due season. j Thus Goodrich assumes his place as ! the recognized leader and spokesman of j the republican party of Indiana.—Ft. | Wayne Journal-Gazette. FACTS Approximately 250,000 barrels of gov- j ernmont flour have been disposed of since resale was opened during the last week In December. On Jan. 1 there were 14.696 ex service men listed ns unemployed during the month previous In the eastern states. In December, In 179 cities In the United < States 37,205 ex-service inen applied for Jobs and 29.757 were placed. The geological survey reports tdiat lime manufactured for agricultural use In the United States in 1919 amounted to 391,047 short tons, rained at $2,098,948. The United States treasury has Just authorized the flotation In America of $25 000,000 Italian bonds, the first In stallment of a complete Issue of SIOO,- 000.noo worth. Records show that dwarfs have been known to live to the patriarchal age of 97 years, whereas giants ususlly die while comparatively young. Pre-Inventory Sale The big clearance sale, which is now being held, will be a group of days of economy in which you may purchase the choicest of wear at prices that will make it well worth your while to add to your wardrobe several garments which ordinarily you might not feel you could afford. ' Remarkable Savings on Women's Coats Garments of this season’s ■rtmmrTT styles are all included in this most unusual bargain There are not all sizes here, PIL. hut if you can be fitted, you will save some real sis S3* $14.50 s4ao ° <BIQ Values 1111 $50.00 $94 CA ' All Alterations Free jY This Means Another Saving Pre-Inventory Sale Comforts —Blankets $3.50 Pillows, $2.48 BED PILLOWS, 20x27, well filled with good grade feathers, fancy art ticking; regular $3.50 value, Tuesday, pair, fa.4B. ' $3.50 Blankets, $2.69 COTTON BLANKETS, full bed size, gray only, pink or blue borders; regular $3.50 value, Tues day, pair, $2.69. $4.50 Blankets, $3.48 COTTON BLANKETB, 70x80 inches, gray, tan or white; heavy double fleeced; regular $4.50 value, Tuesday, pair, $3.48. $3.75 Blankets, $2.98 PLAID BLANKETS, double bed size, in pink, blue, gray and tan plaids; heavy fleeced; regular $3.75 kind Tuesday, pair, $2.98. $12.00 Blankets, $8.98 WOOL BLANKETS, large size, assorted colored plaid and plain colors, silk bound; values up to $12.00. Tuesday, pair. 88.98. $7.50 Comforts, $5.48 SILK COMFORTS, large size. pink, blue and gold figured; plain border to match; filled with pure white cotton; regular $7.50 values; Tuesday, $5.48, Pre-Inventory Sale Children’s Wear HeiVs Double Pleasure in Pretty Children’s Coats and Dresses at Final Cleanup Prices The better a child is dressed the better it behaves, and the effect of these pretty clothes on your little one will be doubly a pleasure to you when you realize that you are getting for them the very best the market has to offer. SIO.OO Coats, now §7.98 $ll.OO Coats, now $8.95 $12.50 Coats, now $10.50 $14.00 Coats, now $10.95 $15.75 Coats, now $12.75 $5.00 Dresses, now $3.98 $6.00 Dresses, now $4.98 $7.00 Dresses, now. $5.98 SB.OO Dresses, GOWNS V-NECK GOWNS, embroidery trimmed, rifc4 CkW $1.48 to $1.75 quality 77... 51.25 OUT SIZE V-NECK GOWNS', embrold- ri* z m q ery trimmed, $1.75 to $1.98 kinds W $1.98 BLUEBIRD OUTING FLAN- k-fl Off* NEL GOWNS, special $1.05 $2.25 BLUEBIRD OUTING FLAN- <94 M O NEL GOWNS, special $2.48 TO $2.98 OUTING FLANNEL GOWNS, In white or pink or blue stripes, In regu- aa lar or extra sizes,-special $1.48 CHILDREN’S OUTING FLANNEL GOWNB pink or blue stripes, a 4 as special 5120 BARGAIN TABLE 5c INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOL TAB- o LETS (limit 5), each 10c CREPE TOILET PAPER, large roll ff (limit 5). a roll wC 5c WAX LUNCH PAPER, 20 sheets to roll (limit 6), 3 rolls for lllC NO PHONE, C. O. D. OR MAIL ORDERS. Sale of Men’s Shirts MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS, made with soft cuffs, some have collars attached, others laundered’ neckband; sizes 16A£ and 17 only. Just 100 shirts in the lot. Up to $1.50 values, to close— -3 for $2.25 —79 c