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THE LAMPASAS LEADER
’TWOULD SEEM SO
During a history lesson the teach-
er pointed out to her pupils that a
surname often indicated the trade or
profession of the ancestoi's of those
who bore the name.
“For instance,” she said, “suppos-
ing your name was Baker, that meant
your ancestors were makei’s of bread.
Or, as another example, supposing
your name was Smith, that meant
that your ancestoi's were workers in
iron—blacksmith, and so on.”
She pointed to one of the boys.
“What were your ancestors, Webb?”
she asked.
The boy looked thoughtful. “Spiders,
teacher,” he said, after a while.—Tit-
Bits Magazine.
SAVE THE SAMPLES
“Shall we give samples of cloth to
ladies who are thinking of ordering
swimming suits?”
“I guess so, but cut'them small. We
don’t want ’em to use the samples to
make the suit.”
Reward of Thrift
A father said, “Now, son, start sav-
ing the pennies and put them in this
yellow box, and when you get five pen-
nies give them to me and I’ll give you
a nickel and you can put that in this
blue box; then, when you get five
nickels give them to me and I’ll give
you a quarter and you can put it in
this red box.”
Seventeen- years later the boy dis-
covered that the red box was the
gas-meter.
Give Him the Green Light
“Going to a fire?” asked the traf-
fic officer sarcastically to the speed-
ing motorist.
“W—ell, not exactly,” answered the
motorist. ‘‘Just trying to pi*event one.”
“Yes, and how were you going to
do that?”
“Well, the boss said that’s what
he’d do if I were late again, and I
was hurrying to get to the office In
time.”
In the Spotlight
“Why should you run for office in
times of so much uncertainty?”
“I’m not running,” answered Sena-
tor Sorghum. ‘T’m being pushed.”
“Are you, then, so popular?”
“I have my doubts. I am afraid
some of my constituents are making it
certain that I am fairly prominent, so
that I’ll be sure to be investigated
when my turn comes.”
A Good Thing
Opera Singer—What do you think
of my execution?
Press Agent-—Well, I think every-
body will be in favor of it.
UP-TO-DATE
He—You don’t believe in long en-
gagements, do you?
She—I. prefer two short ones any
time.
Unwelcome Gift
Six-year-oM Freddie was asked by
his teacher: “Freddie, what did you
give your dear little brother for his
birthday'this year?”
“I didn’t have mifiin to give him,”
said Freddie, “but last year I gave
him the measles.”
Conclusion
Sims—While in Paris I paid $25 in
tips alone.
Waiter (assisting him on with his
coat)—You must have lived there a
good many years, sir.
Way It Sounds
Little Bobbie was sent by his moth-
er to a confectioner’s shop to buy a
pound of salted cashew nuts.
“I want a pound of sneezes,” re-
quested the lad, pointing to the nut
jar.—Indianapolis News.
Ballot Mathematics
“How many votes do you control?”
“That question,” said Senator Sor-
ghum, “is abstruse and baffling. What
I am trying to ascertain is how many
different varieties of votes are trying
to cwtrol me.”
iiL t
emorial to the
Soldier Dead
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON
HEY tell the story of a philanthro-
pist who, upon being asked to
assist in a World war memorial
project, replied “Money for cold
stones? Never!” Whether or not
his attitude is indefensible de-
pends upon what form it was
planned to have those “cold
stones” take. If they were to be
piled together and topped by one
of those hideous cast iron statues,
which broke out like an ugly rash
all over the nation after the
Civil war, perhaps he was quite right, both mor-
ally and esthetically, in withholding the support
of his money. But if it was proposed to erect
a memoi’ial of the kind that several states have
built to honor the memory of their World war
heroes since 1919, then perhaps his refusal is
open to criticism.
A contributor to the columns of the New York
Times, commenting on the words of the philan-
thx-opist quoted above, pointed out that in mem-
ory of the men who “went through the scourge
of devastating fire in France, there now exists in
one American state a magnificent hospital, in
another a school, in another an auditorium, in
another a shrine,” all of which owe their con-
struction to the spirit of dedication, the desire
to pei-petuate the memoi-y of the dead, as the
dead themselves would have it—not in cold
stones but in some vital and inspirational con-
ti’ibution to the living.”
The shrine to which he refers is in Indiana
where the project for honoring the memory of
her dead heroes consists of a series of splendid
buildings grouped around a massive temple
which stands in the center of a plaza that is
spread down like a long strip of carpet, five
blocks long and one block wide, through the
center of her state capital, Indianapolis.
Nine years ago, in 1925, the first unit of the
memorial structure was erected as the home for
the national organization of the American Le-
gion. The fact that the nation-wide activities of
this organization are centered liere is another
reason why this memorial is more than just a
state project, but instead is one that has a spe-
cial interest for thousands of Legionnaires in
every part of the counti'y.
The American Legion building, situated near
the northwest corner of the Plaza, a magnifi-
cently plain structure finished in Indiana lime-
stone, is of Greek architecture and of fireproof
construction. It contains four floors and a large
sub-basement and houses both the national and
state organizations of the American Legion and
their auxiliaries. Space has been provided near
the northeast corner of the Plaza for a com-
panion building to be erected at some future
time.
In a sunken garden immediately to the east of
the Legion building is Indiana’s tribute to her
war dead and known as Cenotaph square. On a
floor of red and dark green granite sits the
Cenotaph of black granite. On the north and
south sides of this tomb is the following inscrip-
tion : “A tribute by Indiana to the hallowed
memory of the Glorious Dead who served in the
World War.” On the north side of the Ceno-
taph in the floor is a bronze plaque with the
following inscription: “In Memoriam. James
Bethel Gresham, of Evansville, Indiana, Corporal
Co. F. 16th Inf. 1st Division, A.E.F. Killed at
Bethelemont, France, Nov, 3, 1917. First member
of American Expeditionary Force to lose his
life in action in the World War, 1917-1918.”
At the four corners are majestic columns also
of black granite surmounted by eagles of gold.
The base is surrounded by grass with pine shrub-
bery at the corners. The elm trees at the corners
of this sunken garden and privet hedges at the
tops of the terraces complete the plantings of
this area. Above the garden to the north stands
a graceful flag pole 86 feet in height, from which
1. General view of the Indiana World War
Memorial shrine from the northwest.
2. The Altar to the Flag in the memorial
shrine.
3. The statue, "Pro Patria,” which stands on
the main staircase at the south side of the
memorial shrine.
4. The Memorial Hall or Shrine Room with
the Altar to the Flag in the center.
flies the United States flag evefy day of the
year.
Looking to the south from the Cenotaph, the
visitor to the memorial sees the Mall, a large
expanse of blue grass with terraces on either
side and on both sides of it are walks and grass
plots lined with avenue trees and shrubbery.
Continuing southward to the next block, the
visitor arrives at Obelisk square, an entire
block paved with macadam and bordered with
grass plots and trees. At the four corners are
pairs of large-caliber captured German field
guns. In the exact center of this square is the
Obelisk rising to the height of 100 feet. Near
the base on each side are the bronzes of the
sculptor, Henry Bering, representing the four
fundamentals on which the hopes of a nation
are founded—Law, Science, Religion and Educa-
tion.
In 1926 the construction of the Indiana World
War Memorial Shrine or main building was
started. The foundation for this mammoth struc-
ture begins about 20 feet below the stx-eet level
and consists of reinforced concrete and steel
girders to carry the enormous load of the walls
of the large tower which rises to a height of
210 feet above the street level. The base is ap-
proximately 230 feet wide and 400 feet long,
consisting of a basement and a ground level
floor which are still in the hands of the finish-
ing contractor.
The halls, and corridors of the basement and
first floor will provide the space for a World
war museum. In the center on the first floor
will be an auditorium seating about 600 persons.
There will be two other rooms on this floor with
a capacity of 250 persons each for meetings of
patriotic organizations. About 40 feet above the
street level is the podium or porch which en-
tirely surrounds the tower of the building. At
this level will he found the cornerstone which
was laid by Gen. John J. Pershing on July 4,,
1927.
Between the five lax*ge windows in the tower
on each of the four sides are six magnificent
stone columns, above which stand the six heroic
figures sculptured in stone, representing Cour-
age, Memory, Peace, Victory, Liberty and Patri-
otism.
On the nox'th facade above the four bronze
entrance doors to the ground level floor is the
inscription taken from the law creating the Indi-
ana World War Memorial which reads: “Erected
to commemorate the valor and saci’ifice of mem-
bers of the land, sea and air fox-ces of the
United States and all others who rendered faith-
ful and loyal service at home and overseas in the
World War. To inculcate a true understanding
and appreciation of the privileges of American
citizenship. To inspire Patriotism and respect for
the law to the end that Peace and good will
may prevail, Justice be administered, Public
order maintained and Liberty perpetuated.”
On a base of pink granite in the middle of the
south stairway to the Memorial Shrine Room
stands the largest sculptural bronze casting’ ever
made in America—Henry Hering’s “Pro Patria.”
This statue is 24 feet in height and its weight
Is given at approximately seven tons.
The purpose of Memorial Hall, or the Shrine
Room, is to inspire good citizenship in all those
who visit it. This inspiration will come from the
room itself, its architectural treatment, its shape
and lighting, which all form a magnificent set-
ting for the American flag, hanging in the center
of the room, above which shines the crystal Star
of Destiny. Beneath the flag is placed the Altar
of Consecration. It is also presumed that the
room will extend a hand of fellowship and wel-
come to all nations of the world as typified in
the inscriptions on the four sides of the Altar.
Around the inside perimeter of the room is a
marble wainscot about 17 feet high. In this mar-
ble wainscot on the east and west sides are six
niches, three on each side, which frame the por-
traits of the leading soldiers of America, France,
England, Belgium, Italy and Serbia, painted by
Walter Brough. Above the marble wainscot
around the entire perimeter of the room is an
allegorical sculptured frieze; the subject on the
north wall represents America joining the Allies,
under the conditions of war prevailing, the
head of war appearing over the world of turmoil.
The east and west sides are devoted to the por-
trayal of the great struggle. The south side indi-
cates the contrasting conditions realized by ulti-
mate peace and the activities of mankind under
these conditions. The sculptor for this work was
Frank Jirouch.
The main architectural features of the room
are the 16 dark red columns of American marble
sui-rounding the room, the shafts of which are
approximately 40 feet high; the color of the
marble itself being a symbol. The columns stand
unusually close together, symbolizing the de-
fense of the nation in their sturdy quality, and
the aspiration of the nation in their verticality.
The columns stand on bronze bases which in
turn are seated on dark green American mai-ble.
The capitals are richly decorated in gold and
form a noble termination to the shafts.
Between the corner pilasters and columns ad-
jacent to them are groups of flags of all the
Allied nations, again echoing the international
spirit of the room. In the four corners of the
room are four silk banners of royal blue upon
which are embroidered the American eagle from
the official seal of the United States. The ban-
ners are placed between the flags of the Allies
symbolically linking them together.
The Altar to the Flag is in no way a religious
altar in any part of its design but rather an
altar where homage can be paid to the flag, and
where people can consecrate themselves to good
citizenship and patriotism. This is intended to
be world wide in scope, the four sides of the
altar facing north, south, east and west. The
four marble eagles at the corner of the altar
are the guardians of the shrine and the gold
stars in the blue marble field above the eagles
represent a united band of states. The top of the
shrine is executed in brilliantly colored enam-
els, embracing the American golden eagle, the
shield of the United States, the wreath of mem-
ory, the palms of victory and a broad gold rib-
bon upon which is inscribed in blood red letters
the pledge of allegiance to the flag. On the four
sides of the altar are appropriate Inscriptions.
At each corner of the altar and situated on
the raised • plinth are four mai*ble and gold tri-
pods representing sentinels of light throwing
their luster on the apotheosis of the whole de-
sign, the American flag, whose dimension is
about 17 by 30 feet. Above the flag is the Star
of Destiny, a large crystal star symbolizing the
guidance of the future welfare of the nation.
Looking down from the north end of the
Plaza is the James Whitcomb Riley library, con-
sidered one of the finest examples of Greek
architecture in this country. The south end of
the Plaza is a beautiful square of old trees,
shrubbery, flower beds and grass. Its central
figure is the graceful De Pew memorial water
fountain. At the south side of this square stands
the Benjamin Harrison statue. In the southeast
corner is being erected a statue of Abraham
Lincoln, the gift of Henry Clay Long, a veteran
of the Civil war. At his death in 1901, Mr. Long
left a fund to provide this statue, with the pro-
vision that it be erected in this location. In the
near future, a statue of Woodrow Wilson, the
World war President, will be expected in the
southwest corner of this square. At the south
end stands the .lax*ge federal building which is
to have extensive additions in the near future.
It is hoped that before many years have elapsed,
the Plaza will be surrounded by handsome
structures such as the Scottish Rite cathedral
situated on the west side.
£ by Western Newspaper UnloB.
!
Doubling for Cupid
By NAT B. HATCHER
©, by McClure Newspaper Syndicate. !
WNU Service
'’T'HE picture was terrible, and Royal
shuddered, thinking of the dreai’y
hotel lobby and the three blocks of
sleet and muck he’d have to walk
through to get there. He hesitated,
uncertain for a moment, and then set-
tled back against the seat and closed
his eyes. At least the theater was
warm.
The chair shook, disturbing his
doze, and he looked up irritably as a
dim shape slid into a seat beside him.
He had one glimpse of a white face
and then, with no preliminaries at all,
the girl produced a tiny handkerchief
and proceeded to cry into it with quiet
abandon.
Royal watched with a detached sort
of interest, wondering idly if she had
marked him as the victim for some
lachrymose racket of which he had
never heard. But after a while Royal
reached out and took her hand ip his
own.
There was a frantic and unsuccess-
ful tug, and then the girl turned a
quick, startled glance toward the
empty seats all around them.
“If you scream I’ll turn you loose,”
Royal warned firmly. He let her con-
sider that possibility for a moment,
and went on: “You were crying, you
know.”
“I— it was because of the pic-
ture.”
“It is a lousy picture. It almost
moves me to tears, too.”
There was another half-hearted tug
to release her hand.
“You’re laughing at me.”
“On the contrary, I feel very much
like crying with you. Perhaps if
you’d tell me—”
“There isn’t anything to tell.”
”1 thought perhaps there was a
boy—”
“There is not!”
“—who at this very moment is be-
ing nice to some blond siren.”
“Her hair was hennaed!”
“The color doesn’t matter. She’s a
cat just the same.”
“I’ll never speak to him again.”
“Serves him right for running away
to dinner with a red headed siren
when he could be with a swell—”
“Blond,” she replied. “How did you
know that he took her out to dinner?”
“Trust a woman like that to take
him where she can wear her most be-
coming evening gown. They're prob-
ably at the Blue Bonnett right now.”
“The Plaza!”
“What a coincidence! 1 wanted to
go there tonight, but I detest dining
alone.” After a moment he went on,
coaxingiy: “You could go home and
dress and I’d call for you in an hour.”
* * *
By seeking out the exact spot that
his companion seemed most careful to
ignore, Royal recognized The Boy at
once. He was a hefty twenty-one. no
doubt played guard on his football
team, and, Royal reflected, he was
quite capable of making a battle
ground of the restaurant.
“Now, Dorothy—”
“Betty.”
“Now, Betty, you like me fine, and
1 am very fond of you. We can’t
have Oscar—”
“His name is Bill.”
“We can’t have Bill thinking you’re
eating your heart out for him. That’s
not the idea at all. I’m not such a
bad looking duck myself, and— Stop
looking at me as if I was your father.”
Royal had to admit that she was do-
ing a very good job of liking him. Her
eyes were beginning to glow tenderly.
It was their second dance together,
and he was a little bit startled when
an abrupt hand fell on his shoulder,
and Bill stood with arms outstretched
toward the girl, ignoring Royal.
“Sorry, Bub,” Royal’s voice was
softly patronizing. “I haven’t seen
Betty In a long time.”
Betty’s answer stuck somewhere in
her throat, and Royal executed a flour-
ishing reverse step that left Bill blink-
ing his atonishnxent.
After the dance Betty mumbled an
incoherent excuse and slipped away.
Left alone, Royal suddenly noticed
that the red-headed girl had changed
seats and now sat facing him.
The red-head was beautiful in a vital
sort of way. She met his gaze across
the dance floor, and there was a sug-
gestion of a smile on her lips. Royal
sighed deeply and made a feeble effort
to bring his thoughts back into safer
channels.
Confound Bill i If Betty would only
hurry back and— No, if she would
stay away a little longer, he would
contrive in some way to meet the red-
head. Bill, was greeting a party across
the room, and he could use their mutual
friends as an excuse to speak to her.
At the worst, she could only ignore
him. And she had already smiled at
him! Sue smiled again when be
stopped by her table, and because the
shock of it left him strangely weak,
he slipped into the chair facing her.
“Couldn’t we make this a—er_
party?” he managed to ask. “My—er
—Betty and I, and you and Bill. Yon
see, there are so many jolly things
four can do.”
“I’m afraid we can’t,” she answered.
“You see, your—er—Betty is gone.”
“Gone?”
“Yes, and so is Bill. They left to-
gether. I just saw them slip away.”
Royal pondered that startling infor-
mation for a moment.
“Gone, are they? Well, let’s make
it a party of two. There ai*e so many
jolly things two can do.”
He did hot hear her answer. He
was thinking that one of the jolliest
things he could do was to sit and look
Into her eyes.
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