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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Flood Control and Navigation

Mayor Thompson keeps right on contributing to
the gayety Of the nation.
No sooner does Big Bill finish his brass band ap-
pearance in Washington to urge that do
something about the Mississippi river than up pops
recalctrant citizen in Michigan to allege that Chi
cage is responsible for flood conditions.
The allegation deserves little serious attention.
The 100000 cubic feet of water per minute being
diverted by Chicago from Lake Michigan into the
Mississippi Valley probably doesn't raise the Mssis
Sippi river in flood at New Orleans more than
fraction of an inch And it is probably unfair for
anyone to attack Big Bill in this way.
But after laughing at and with the Chicago mayor,
Congress would do well to, ponder angle of flood
control suggested by the Michigan citizens outbreak
The diversion of Lake Michigan waters is claimed
in Chicago to be not only sanitary necessity but
an aid to Mississippi Valley navigation And the fact
that Big Bill shouts with the breath for deep
waterways and for flood control indicates that the
two are considered complementary
1t may be, however. that control of Mississippi
floods and the deepening of Mississippi tributaries
can, in some cases. be Numerically opposed in re-
suits Certainly this question should receive more
attention in the future than it has in the past.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
tSOut 4, Bend Tribune,

The decision OF Circuit Court
Judge Louis H. Fead, which ends
the connection of Benjamin Pur-
nell with the House of David col
ony in Benton Harbor, Mich, IS
eminently fair In denying the
States demand for complete dis
solution of the colony the Judge
took cognizance of the fact that
the charlatanism which brought
disgrace on the colony was prac-
ticed only by certain leaders. The
great majority of the cult MEM
bers undoubtedly is sincere in its
religious proteStations.
That fraud, immortality and per-
jury made the colony a nuisance
has been established but 1t would
be unfair 10 force the members
who were duped by Purnell to end
their community life. Many Of
them turned their backs on the
world to enter the colony and it is
obvious that they may have be-
come untitled for work and resi-
dence outside its gates. Those
who desire to leave are free to do
so under the courts ruling. Tine
others may remain and practice
their religion and operate the col
ony enterprises under the super
vision of a receiver representing
the State of Michigan. Thus the
colony which has been liability
may become an asset to Berrien
County.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
What Other Editors Think

sity, who has made an exhaus-
tive study of canine language and
history throughout the ages in
his book, Dog and Dogs" just
published in New York.
mo English dog or any other
dog has even said bow vow"
declared DR.. Harry. "It is impos-
sible for the canine tongue to
produce the sound b. Yet for
centuries every child of every ma
ton even before his prayers and
alphabet are mastered, is taught
that dogs say bow wow Once
having learned this fallacy, chill
dren accept it as gospel truth
and perpetuate the bow wow
tradition with the next genera
ton.
ut is amazing that the dog,
who is mans constant companion
and best friend in the animal
kingdom should have been mis-
understood so long. Not since the
times of the early Greeks has dog
language been carefully and ac-
curately interpreted. In early
Greek records, particularly in the
dramatic works of Aristophanes,
the keynote of canine speech is
given as 'ow wow which is a
fair phonetic representation of
dog talk"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

1 have rendezvous with Death
At some disputed barricade,
When Spring comes back with rust-
ling shade
And apple blossoms fill the air
1 have a rendezvous with Death
When Spring brings back blue days
and fair.
God knows 'twere better to be deep
Pillowed in silk and scented down,
Where Love throbs out in blissful
sleep,
Pulse nigh to pulse, and breath to
breath,
Where hushed awakenings are
dear =.
But I've rendezvous with Death
AT midnight in some flaming town,
When Spring trips north again this
year,
And I to my pledged word am true,
I shall not fail that rendezvous.
Alan Seeger From I Have a Rendez-
vous With Death.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

Though taking particular pains
to emphasize the blessings of in
dividual initiative and private
ownership in his speech before the
Union League Club Of Phila-
delphia last Thursday, President
Coolidge did not fail to. speak a
good word for that sacred COW of
Republican philosophy-the pro-
tective tariff.
ANY material reduction in our
general tariff rates" he said,
would result ultimately in a
drastic deflation of agricultural
and industrial values, in the rate
of wages and in the standards OF
living"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Someone VIII Paw

France has just paid 100000
for the ransom of two men, two
women and two little girls whom
Moorish bandits had been holding.
1t is in keeping with the French
character that this unjust tribute
should be handed over with all the
politenesS due legitimate trans
action.
1t is also in keeping with the
French character that those
bandits will pay for it through the
nose later on.
One can imagine what General
Steeg will do after he has kissed
and scolded his ransomed nephew.
IT the successful captors under
stood what they were up against,
they would be heading east, and
they would not stop until they
came to the shores of the China
Sea.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
The Lines Tighten

If you work for wages you should watch what is
going on in Pennsylvania.
Some $4,000 miners are on strike in the western
and southern sections of that State and have been
for year and half Not much news in that.
But out of the struggle, it now appears may come
titanic and decisive battle between the forces of
labor and capital
Arrayed on one side is the American Federation of
Labor, aroused and determined, supporting the min
ers. On the other is an extensive amalgamation Of
coal operators bankers railroads and allied interests
an dof course that powerful group called 1.-THE Mel
Ion Interests"
Many see determined effort on the part of big
employers to smash unionism once for ALL and to
destroy the hard-won right OF workers to organize
for sef-protection
The struggle is an important one It's outcome
may affect the well-beng of millions for genera
tions to come.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Nations Retaliate

What is more to the point, they
are retaliating in kind.
The new French tariff, the sub
sidized steel and chemical COM
bines that have been formed in
Europe, the sugar agreement by
which Germany, Cuba, Poland and
Czecho- Slovakia seek a curtail-
ment of production in order to
boost the price, are examples in
point.
No matter how we regard the
protective tariff, the rest Of the
world has come to view it as a
willful restraint of trade which
the United States imposes on her
debtors and which justiies them
in taking more drastic measures
than they would otherwise con-
slider rpcnSgarV
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Breaking the Law to Enforce It

The people Of ST. Marys County, in southern
Maryland, are peaceful and friendly folk. The
ancestors OF most of them lived on the soil for gen.
Grafton after generation for it in this neighbour
hood that the first settlers from England landed and
rounded a colonly dedicated to tolerance in age
of persecution.
The people of st. Marys County have titled their
land and managed their affairs for long time,
and have not done it badly They are industrious,
prosperous and law-abidng.
Lately however, they have been angry and aroused,
and few will blame them
Some weeks ago four dry agents invaded the
farm of Charles Gunlach, German who had settled
in the county. They came without warrant to
search for liquor Gunlach warned them to keep off
his property, but they paid no heed. Shots were
exchanged, and in the end Gunlach lay dead in his
own dooryArd His wife swore under oath that the
bullets which ended his life fired into his body
as he lay wounded and helpless and unarmed.
The four men we're arrested and indicted for
first degree murder The Federal Government stepped
in and demanded the right to try them. Philip Dor
sey States attorney objected, but Federal Judge
overruled him. and the men were released on bail
The people of ST. Marys County did not like this.
The crime they argued was committed in their juris-
diction and citizen of their community was killed
They thought it their right-and duty-to mete
out justice.
Soon it was discovered that Dry Agent Brewer,
one Of the accused men, was again accompanying
agents on raids in ST. Marys County The States
attorney told Dry Administrator John ]. f. Herbert
in Baltimore, that the people of his county resented
this, and asked for information. since Brewer was
supposed to be suspended. He received curt and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Oil Firm Victory

The Mexican Supreme Court,
by vote of 2 to 9, has declared
that American oil, companies carr
not be deprived of property rights
acquired before the adoption of
the Constitution in 1917.
Although the decision did not
go SO far as to declare the Next
can oil law unconstitutional, 1t
virtually amounts to that.
1t clears up the vital point in
dispute, and disposes of con-
troversy which has bothered both
countries for decade, and which
threatened serious trouble on
more than one occasion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
We Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way"-Ddnte

evasive reply e wrote again. and still got salts
faction Finally he appealed to Prohibition Com
missioner Doran, Herberts boss.
Doran acted promptly and wisely. He directed
that Brewer be assigned to remote post, where he
will have contact with the public pending his trial
The incident offers example of the disregard
for fundamental law and common decency that has
been bred by the prohibition laws.
The incident is important because it is by no
means an isolated one. The Federal Government
should make it emphatically clear that tactics like
those of Herbert and his dry agents will not be toll
Grated and that enforcement officers themselves must
obey the law.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

new State chairman to NEEDLE in
such matters as the paroling of
prisoners from the penitentiary or
to hang around the Hobbies OF the
State Legislature for the purpose
of influencing legislation. He
should be big enough to leave of
petty fooling and to place his
party organization on a high
plane. All the narrownesS of po-
litical factionalism and the blind
championship Of some particular
person to the detriment of others
should be abandoned for a pro-
gram of party loyalty to states
manlike policies and the choice of
high-class men to carry them out.
Indiana has suffered because of
the lack of the right kind of
leadership. The primary law is
greatly responsible for this lack,
but the Republican party organ
ization is also responsible for fall
ure to cope with the situation.
Constructive and determined eff
forts are needed to restore healthy
conditions. and the organization
whose party is in power can go
long way in this respect.
The whole State has been as
founded by the recent collapse of
the Indianapolis city government
which was a prey to personal am
billions and purely factional poll
tics. The collapse resulted in a
chance for Democrats to see what
they can do toward restoring
municipal health. If things keep
on getting worse, there is danger
of similar collapse in the State
government, particularly if the
party in power fails to meet its
responsibilities.
The selection of State chair
man solely for the purpose of
promoting the interests Of par
ticular candidate or a particular
official already in power is very
likely to result in disaster.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
British Movie Law

The British Parliament has
passed a law compelling theaters
to book a certain percentage of
home made Aims each year.
Such law is not only designed
to protect the British movie
industry, but to prevent the i'm
portation of American movies.
Theater managers throughout
England opposed it on the ground
that American productions were
popular and that they would lose
their audiences if forced to exhib-
it homemade productions, but
this had little weight.
The idea of breaking the Amer
lean monopoly" swept everything
before it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Revised Tariff Urged

Norman H. Davis, former as
sistant secretary of the treasury,
thinks otherwise.
In his opinion, our tariff policy
may have to be revised.
He believes that we face the
necessity of widened markets, and
that these will be hard to obtain
If we continue to restrict foreign
trade for the purpose of protect
ing domestic trade.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
u. S. Films Criticised

French theater managers have
adopted a resolution criticising the
American movie for the way it
portrays their people.
French men are always shown
as villains and French women as
vamps," the resolution says.
Further, it is considered false to
give an idea that the French
colonial troops are made up of
heartless adventures and escaped
convicts, and that in the noble
foreign legion discipline is UNI
known"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
(Anderson Herald)
(Republican)

An Indianapolis woman has
been made the beneficiary in the
will of an Ohio cavalryman of the
Civil War, whom she invited to
ride with her in a Grand Army of
the Republic convention held at
indianapolis six years ago. She
had almost forgotten the event.
Not many of us can expect to
get $4,000 for every good turn we
do another. Yet the incident does
prove that reward often comes
when least expected. Seldom
kind act, performed cheerfully,
goes unrewarded in some form or
another. 1t pays to be amicable
and obliging even if it does mean
inconvenience.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
wish to thank you for the check
which I just received as the third
award in the Diana word contest. I
also wish to express my apprecia-
ton for the opportunity of partici-
pating in such an interesting and
instructive contest.
ESTHER D. BOYp
1853 GracelSnd Avg.
To the Editor:
Many thanks for the IS you sent
me as reward in the Diana in
The Times" contest.
I found the mental exercise quite
profitable.
also wish to state that I enjoy
reading The Times as 1 come home
on the street car or the bus.
F. w. GROSSMAN
1915 Ketcham st.
To the Editor:
Please accept my many thanks
for check received as prize in
Diana contest.
MRS. ETHEL HITCHCOCK
Indian Springs, Ind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
One-Way Remedy

The theory of a protective tariff
rests on the idea of excluding
foreign goods in order to raise the
price of those produced at home.
Those who owe us feel that this
is an injustice, that such policy
makes it all the harder for them
to pay their debts and that they
have a right to retaliate in kind.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
(CIinton CllntOnian)

The term bow WOW" is a libel
against the dog. Mans habitual
use of this inaccuracy toward his
best friend indicates culpable neg
hgence.
This is the conclusion of DR..
Joseph Edward Harry. professor
of classical languages and former
lecturer at the Sorbonne Univer-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Let Safety Board Act

Indianapolis today faces the world with SIX
Of it's nine council members under Indictment
and with another turned States evidence.
That leaves two members-Edward B.
Raub and Robert E. Springsteen-who have not
been besmirched and besmeared by an investi-
CATION now in progress for the last year.
The names of Raub and Springsteen are
mentioned here only for the purpose Of ac-
uuainting those in the community who do not
know, with the names of men who have been
honest and loyal servants and deserved better
company while trying to transact the publicS
business.
Considering the type Of public servant that
came as result of bigotry, tyranny and super
government, the wonder is that they ever were
elected.
And it is public servants with whom we
would concern ourselves today.
One readily can understand why John L.
Duvall, when driven into corner by impeach-
ment charges, would offer money for coun-
Gilman S vote in his favor. Understand, but not
condone it.
One readily can understand why certain in
Irresistible gamblers-would stand for a
s'shake down. to provide the funds with
which to do the alleged bribing
But we can not understand why man who
has enjoyed the respect of the community, who
has served it as police officer, chief of police,
city controller and now as chief Of detectives
should be in the business of giving member Of
the council 800 for his vote to stop the i'm
parchment of John L. Duvall.
AS matter of news and truthful reportinS
The Times printed the fact that Claude F.
johnson, then chief of police, talked with Dr.
Austin II. Todd, member of the council, dur
ing recess of the session which voted on the
impeachment and, that Todd reversed himself
when the meeting reconvened.
The grand jury now returns an indictment
evidently based on the evidence Of Johnson
saying that Todd solicited and accepted the
bribe from johnson.
In due time the courts will consider the evil
dence in the case. We do not presume to pass
judgment on the guilt or innocence Of DR..
Todd, who acts as deputy coroner and deputy
sheriff in addition to being member Of the
city's governing body.
But the very wording of the indictments
made public Friday places a responsibility on
the board of safety
That board as now constituted has func-
toned with credit and will undoubtedly face it's
task with courage.
That board must realize that the Indianapo-
lis police department has no place for a man
who will tender and give bride to another
servant of the community for an Interior pur-
pose.
That board must realize that today is not
too soon to act in this case.
The grand jury and its staff of prosecutors
should not be hampered by any one. They
have served too Loyalty for that. But the citi-
zens of this community should not be made to
feel that their safety is being guarded by
detective department at the head of which
sits man who induced another to change his
mind and to warp his conscience
Let's have special meeting of the board
of safety TODAY and serve warning that even
a mayor is not big enough to order any one to
cover up wrong doing by adding insult to in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Romantic French

AS usual, the French complaint
is the most appealing.
The French may be as thrifty
and hard boiled as the English,
but somehow they have a sense of
propriety, naivette and an arts
try of conception that humanizes
their actions.
You can always depend on them
to find the romantic side of any
situation and give it an attention
which sheer rationalism would
withhold.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
The Rules

The Rules
1. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and
do it in par, given number Of
strokes. Thus, to change COW to
HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW,
HEW, HEN.
2. You can change only one letter
at time.
3. You must have a complete
word, of common usage, for each
jump Slang wordi and abbrevj
lions don't count.
4. The order of letters cannot be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

What Is the meaning of "bwan-
ma?
1t means master" and is title
given by natives in South Africa
to the head Of an establishment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
NJ. E.
TRACY
SAYS:

"No Matter HoaU We
Regard the Protective
Tariff, the Rest of the
World Has Come to
Viea0 1t as a WillfM
Restraint of Trade
Which the United States
Imposes on Her DeLt-
ors."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

1t may be significant that the Burns detective
VINO wanted an honest man to whom he might reveal
his story OF alleged attempts to taper with the Sin
clair jury chose, cut Of all the public servants in
washington, Clifford Pnchot who holds no office
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

It's mighty comforting to know that if we have
severe business depression in the next few months
it will all be because Coolidge did not choose to run
in 1928.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Questions and
AnSzOe7.S

You can get an answer to any gpes-
70 The tndiaHapOitsS Tines Times" Washington aisa
Bureau. 1922 New York Ave. Washing
ton, D: C., iInlclosinR cents IN stamps
advice cannot be given nor can extended
research be undertaken. Az other Dues
lions win receive a personal reply, I'm;
signed requests cannot be answered. All
letters are confidential. - Editor
Were John Quincy Adams and
Benjamin. Harrison both sons Of
Presidents of the United States?
John Quincy Adams was the son
of President John Adams. Benjamin
Harrison was grandson of Presi-
dent William Henry Harrison.
Where was Herbert Hoover born?
AT West Branch, Ia, Aug. 10, 1874.
What was the real name of Doug
las Fairbanks?
Ernest Ulman.
How did the Republican party get
the appeIlatiOn G. o. p?
In the campaign of 1880, Repub-
lican orators called it the Grand
Old Party. The Democrats in deri-
sion spoke of it as the &c. o. P"
The term has stuck, and is still in
use.
Where are the Olympic games
held?
The 1924 Olympic games we're
held at Paris, France; in 1920 they
we're at Antwerp and in 1912 at
Stockholm. The 1916 games were
scheduled TO be held in Berlin, but
were omitted on account of the
World War. The 1923 games will
be held at Amsterdam, Holland.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

When Winston Churchill, firing at H. c. Wells
asserts that 1T is indescribably to tell an I'M
truth to cage few patry votes he to indicate
that some British politicians are as hypocritcal as
our own-and you take that either way
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

"Pulchritude," said Mayor Jimmy Walker to Ruth
Elder lis no bar to courage" Nor to anything else
that can think Of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19

Lyle Womack who came from Colon to tell Ruth
Elder-his wife-to return to- the Womack kitchen,
must have been living in the Canal Zone for many
years
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-19
Times Readers
Voice Vie1CS

The name and address OF the author
must accompany every contribution. but
on request Will not be publishsd. Let
preference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-27
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Four new shades in "Humming Bird
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silk fashions Perhaps the feature
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