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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
Watch Them Vote

Let it be hoped that very many citizens will
attend the meeting of the city council at 2
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon and watch the
members select the new mayor
The members of the many civic organiza-
tions whose representatives made, suggestions
should be interested.
All other citizens have very lively inter
est, for upon the action of these members, four
of whom are under Indictment, will depend
to large degree the reputation that this city
will have at home and elsewhere for the next
couple of years
The city council apparently clings to the
idea that the job belongs to the politicians and
that no one who has not been schooled in poll
tics and has made no alliances with some sort
Of boss is entitled to hold the place
The civic organizations have suggested the
names of four citizens whose regulations guar
antee livelier interest in the welfare of the
city than in the political ambitions of bosses
or greedy gentlemen who know how to make
poorly paid city jobs very profitable.
1t will be interesting perhaps amusing, to
watch these councilmen.
1t may be just possible that these members,
in the presence of large numbers Of citizens,
will finally understand that.a change has come
in the spirit of Indianapolis and even though
they be the last to learn the fact, will know
Il Mt the people really are interested more in
government than in politics.
It is just possible.
It would be very rash to say that it is prob
able But miracles do happen.
1t would be very fine if a generous outpour-
ING of citizens should discover that the city
council had come to their viewpoint and Sc
lected one of the men who were recommended
by these civic organizations.
That would be fine start for better things
But even if they should refuse, the excuses
offered by the councilmen for refusing should
be amusing.
The show ought to be worth the trouble I'M
der any conditions.
For the council will either do a very tine
thing for this city or the members will unmask
themselves before the citizens who gather and
admit that they are but pawns IN game,
moved about the board by the bosses, intent
on not the welfare Of the city but on their
own advantage and the advantage OF political
groups that have shaned this city.
Go down tomorrow afternoon. hang
around. See how the machinery works Your
presence may help.
And at least every one who goes will have
a better understanding Of how this city IS
operated.
The henderson, the council, of course can
be expected to welcome very large attend
ance.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

must be given. will not be published.
A father was aided by Mr.. Fixit
today in obtaining more police pro-
lection for persons alighting from
and taking buses at night on Monu-
ment Circle.
Dear Mr.. Fixit: I have noticed
the great amount of good work you
have been doing for Indianapolis
taxpayers and wonder if you could
do a favor for me and scores Of
other parents who have daughters
working downtown at night.
My 16-year-old takes after her
mother and is very beautiful. She
works until IL o'clock each night
and has to walk to the Circle,
where she catches a bus for the
east side. Several times while wait
ing on the Circle she has been &C
costed by young men and others
not SO young, but, nevertheless,
much to her annoyance and our
distress.
Upon none of these occasions has
she been able to spy policeman on
said Circle, to whom she might turn
for protection.
A great many girls work night
shifts in the two telegraph Offices
near the Circle and in stores and
would greatly appreciate the self
confidence the sight of the strong
arm of the law would give them.
Briefly then, is a policeman as
signed to the Circle at night2 If
not, could we have the mayors
guard there now that the mayor
sleeps at night2 Sincerely,
A FATHER.
Police Chief Claude M. Worley
said he would grand your request
for more police protection. At
present traffic officers and the dis
trict patrolman are on the Circle
practically every few minutes.
Worley said he would call the Of
flcerS' attention to the complaint
and request them to watch for
men accosting girls and women.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
What is the Tai Mahal?

A magnificent mausoleum, the
most beautiful monument of Mo-
hammedan art, rising from marble
platform on the bank of the Jumna
at Agra in India. 1t is built entirely
of white marble and internationally
is adorned with mosaics of carne-
liam, lapis lazrli and jasper arabes-
ques and Koran texts in black mar
BILE on columns and ceilings. 1t was
erected (1629-4e) by the Emperor
Shah Jehan as a memorial to his
favorite queen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
Why do people sob?

Sobbing is a reflex act which as
a rule is involuntary. 1t is produced
by sudden and spasmodic contrac-
tons of the diaphragm followed
usually by short closure of the
CLOTHS. The contraction of the dia-
phgram brings about rapid in
spiration and the stream of air
passing downward through the
respiratory passages produces voice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
What is Spinet?

A musical instrument with key
board, much used from 1900 to 1760.
1t derived its name from the spines
or crowquills which were attached
to levers called jacks, and plucked
the strings to produce the tone. In
England it was especially popular in
the reign of Elizabeth. 1t was also
called virginia..
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
Questions and AnSzOe7cS

You can get an answer to any ques-
ton of fact or Information by writing
to- The indianapolis Times Washington
Bureau, 1922 New York Ave. Washing
ton, D. c.. inclosing 2 cents in stamps
advice cannot be given nor can extended
research be undertaken. All other ques-
lions will receive a personal reply. I'M
signed requests cannot be answered AL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
MOUie Verdict

INDIANA - Jetta Goudal
make a most alluring oriental
spy in THE Forbidden Woman"
which is a tale of brotherly
love. The Albertina Rasch
Dancers let you in on the
secret of the Zebra Strut.
CIRCLE-"Ben Hur" will al
ways remain as one Of the ten
best movies ever made. Should
be seen by every man, woman
and child.
OHIO-For her own pur-
poses, Mrs. Wallace Reid has
successfully worked out the
personal appearance idea IN
connection with her feature
film. 1.-THE Satin Women"
APOLLO - Lane Chandler
knows how to ride horses. This
is proven in "Open Range"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
What Other Editors Think

her present disgraceful mess and the church would
would be more highly respected and would be a
greater agency for human good" We agree with him.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

An English clergyman says he knows 17-year-old
girl who drinks forty cocktails daily. He didn't say
how long she has been living in England.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
Mr.. Fixit
Promise to Wage War on
Washers" on Circle.

Let Mr.. Fixit, The Times representa-
tive at city hall. present your troubles
Times. Names and addresses which
must be given. will not be published.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
What is the meaning of the name
A princess.

Who was Vice President when
Lincoln was President?
Hannibal Hamlin was Vice Presi-
dent during Lincoln's first term and
Andrew johnson during his second
term.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

prohibition agent recently lost $7,77O in couple
OF hours OF gambling in a Buffalo resort, we hear.
Oh, well, easy come, easy go
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

We might take some stock in Big Bill Thompsons
defense of Chicago against King George if we could
see any possible King George would have for
Chicago after he captured it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

AS one bootlegger said to another. Keep up your
spirits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

less sound. The inspiration is often
followed by a forced expiration
which which is frequently cut short
by closure of the glottis. Sobbing is
usually the result of emotional con-
ditions, but it may be a symptom
Of hysteria.
Where is the tendon of Achilles
and how did it get the name?
1t is the tendon connecting the
heel with the calf of the leg, and
is the principal extensor of the foot.
It is so called because, according to
fable, the Mother of Achilles, when
she dipped him in the River Styx
to make hmi invulnerable, held him
by the heel and thus the heel was
the only part of him which re-
NAMED vulnerable.
What is the worlds speedboat
record?
8O.567 miles per hour.
What does the word Savannah
mean?
1t is the Greek Indian form of the
name of the Shawnee Indians who
lived at one time on the banks OF
the Savannah River. The word is
said to mean "southerners."
Who wrote eff to do were as easy
as to know what were good to do,
chapels had been churches, and poor
mems cottages princes paIaces?"
Shakespeare in the Merchant of
Venice, Act l, Scene 2.
How often do goldfish spawn?
They spawn once year, usually
during April, May or June and lay
twenty-five to fifty eggs each! About
half of these are Matched. \
Where is the Yarrow River and
where did the name originate?
Yarrow is the name of stream
in Selkirkshire, Scotland, celebrated
in the poems of Wordsworth and
Scott. 1t is named for yarrow, a
plant commonly known as the tan
sy, the crushed leaves Of which have
healing qualities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
How often do goldfish spawnq

They spawn once a year, usually
during April, May or June and lay
twenty-five to fifty eggs each! About
half of these are Matched. y
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

UtSt JIIE pictures OF QUIET NOIdDtS OF IIdId. Ills
picture win be incomplete unless there
Jackson is also exhibited, along with the
Dome Governor, that famous horse he bought
.O1 of Stephenson and the black box. At
III Wv distant day Governor jackson will
>be brought to trial for felony charged
against him in indictments brought by the grand
jury of Marion county. Should he be convicted the
picture should be turned toward the WALL along with
that of McCray. If Indiana is not more fortunate
with its governors it ought to divide the pictures
showing one group who served in the penitentiary
and the other group who were honest men. A ghaSt-
ly illumination would be more appropriate for the
prison birds
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07
(HartfOrd City News)

The picture Of Governor Ed Jackson done in oil,
is to have especial electrical illumination, it stands
beside the pictures of other noables of Indiana This
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-11-07

What is the worlds speedboat
record?
80.567 miles per hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
FOREIGN RELATIONS
G. O.P. SCHOOL TOPIC

Foreign relations of the United
States were explained to members of
the League of Republican Women's
School of Politics at the closing SEES
sion of fiveday meeting at the VIII
lard Hotel today.
Conducting the last round-table dis
cussion, Edward Avery Hartman, leo
turer in International Law at George
Washington University Law School,
outlined the theory and practice of the
Monroe doctrine. the aims of the for
eign service and Americas policy to.
ward other nations.
Mr.. Hartman addressed last nights
session on the European relations of
this country. Other speakers were
William G. Dennis, who told of the
more important aspects of the Chinese
problem, and former Senator Irvine L.
Lenroot, who discussed Central and
South America.
Speakers at the session yesterday
afternoon were Assistant Secretary Of
state J. Butler Wright, who described
the workings Of the diplomatic service
and DIR. Leo Rowe, director of the Pan
American Union.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
SEES NATIONAL IDEA
GOVERNING IN CHINA
Vile Says Present Outbreak There
May Well Prompt U. S. to Pre-
pare for Eventualities.
Declaring that the present outbreak

Declaring that the present outbreak
in China marks a turning point in
world history, Frederic William
Vile, newspaper man, told the City
Club luncheon forum yesterday that
the United States might we'll prepare
for eYentualities.
Explaining he said the Chinese were
becoming imbued with railroads.&c.
spirit and through very force of num-
bers might overwhelm Occidental
civilization.
THE majority of foreigners in
China and other semi.civilized lands
are there for profit. and when they
enter they should be willing to take
a chance on the dangers concurrent
with their entry. They should be
willing to take the bitters with the
sweets of profits" the speaker said,
adding:
I'VE should revise our comprehen-
sion Of what is going on in China and
reduce the fate of these Americans to
the proper proportion"
Mr.. Vile also quoted Chinese au-
thorities" as saying the people there
resented efforts to Christianize their
nation.
More than 30 per cent of the gen.
erals and statesmen leading the Can
tonese were educated in American.
British and French universities" he
continued. land they have returned to
China with our ideas of freedom.
THE new China will demand aboli-
ton of treaty ports and concessions
and the establishment of tariff au-
tonomy. There is growing race
consciousness in the Far East, and
1t will take rare craftsmanship now
and in the future to meet the prob
lens growing out of this new phase
of Oriental politics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
MANY REACH SHANGHAI.


The State Department has an
nounced that the arrival of the fol-
lowing Americans at Shanghai from
Marking on March "a Shanghai time)
had been officially reported:
Mrs. r. r. Price. Mrs. Frank Price
and baby, Mrs. w. r. Wilson, Mrs.
Helen NJ. Ciyne, Mrs. A. Brede and
two children, Mr.. and Mrs. J. r.
Ramps, Mr.. and Mrs. N. DeVria,,
Mrs. F. w. Dieterich and four chill.
dren, Mrs. c. Trimmer and infant,
Mrs. r. II. Porter and two children,
DIR. and Mrs. l.. S. Huizenga and
two children, Mrs. f. c. Jordan and
three children.
Home addresses of the refugees
were not given by. Consul General
Gauss at Shanghai, who reported
their arrival. Those listed as safe
did not include any of the Americans
trapped on Socony Hill or In other
parts of Marking when Cantonese
troops attacked group of more than
100 persons, including Consul John
X. Davis.
Gauss also reported that the fol-
lowing had arrived at Shanghai from
Marking Immediately prior to the
outbreak at the river port:
MISS NJ. r. HaTmentef, MISS Hena
Spathelf, Mr.. and Mrs. Sellas, Mrs.
James Speers, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H.
Malone and family, Miss Grace Les
lie. Mrs. Frank Meigs, Miss Mary
Kelly. DIR. and Mrs. G. S. Later and
infant, Miss Alice Wasem, Miss f.
N. Crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. NJ. Spaulding
previously had arrived at Shanghai
from Hochow, Gauss said.
He advised the department also
that although the local situation at
Shanghai was quite tense there had
been little change i'm conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
AMERICAN POLICY
DEcR|ED |NMOScOW
Britain and U. S. Linked as
Civilized Barbarians" by
Russian Press.
BY JUNIUS b. WOOD.
By Cable to The Star and Chicago Daily
News. Copyright. 1927.

News. Copy7Eht. 1927.
MOSCOW. March 2e.-Characteriz-
ing Americans as civilized barba-
rians.' the Moscow press comments
extensively on events at Marking.
without expressing either pleasure
or regret at the killing of American
and British citizens. The American
policy in China. which Russian news
papers hitherto have ignored, is de-
nounced swespingly and Is linked with
the British.
English and American warshlps
availed themselves OF the first oppor-
tunity to burn Marking and present a
preposterous ultimatum designed more
to humiliate the Chinese and show
the mailed fist than to secure its de-
mands." says an editorial entitled
"Provocation," published by Vetcher-
maya Moskva, referring to the order
to the Chinese commander-in-chieft to
appear personally before IL o'clock.
Admits Defense Need.
The newspaper admits II is able to
understand the necessity of organizing
defense for foreigners. but declares
nothing more was needed.
"Coolidge's pacifism In China has
taken strange FORM the editorial con.
tinues. The hesitating position OF
the United States finally has resulted
in collaboration between England and
America. The policy OF the military
cliqueS. against which the American
consul at Shanghai protests, now is
victorious.
THE Chinese national movement fol.
lowing events at Marking Is showing
great strength and is not inundated
either by E.nglish-American imperial
ism or by their armed threats.
"A peaceful policy OF warships
and heavy ornaments will be included
in China's bill. already drafted for the
Shanghai shootings: shame and
slaughter. 1t will not be easy for the
foreign imperialists to pay this bill,
and the moment for its presentation
is approaching.
The Marking provocation was the
last link in long chain Of British
provocative acts, which started when
Shanghai was threatened. The bonn
bardment of Marking and the firing OF
cannon at the peaceful Chinese pop
ulation was unjustified, since the panic
was started by panic-stricken, fleeing
Shantung soldiers.
Surely the patience of the Chinese
people Is wonderful. 1t Is amazing
how the Chinese 'barbarians' show
supreme self control and discipline in
the face of such acts of civilized bar
barians. 1t Is also unnecessary TO
point out that Japanese warships did
not participate in the bombardment
of Marking. Japanese diplomacy
understands the meaning OF the
strength of the Chinese national
movement"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
Germany Now Has
q Worth Million,
Minister Reports

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, March 26.-The num-
Der OF millionaires in Germany
has decreased rs per cent since
the war. the Reich's finance minis
try reports.
There We're 15.547 persons in
1913 who were worth 100000
marks (about $250,000) or more,
while only 1000 are in that class
today. Only 50 persons. including
the former Emperor, William H.
and the heads of several provin-
cial ruling houses, own property
and securities valued at 10,000,000
marks or more. In 1913 there
We're 367. William ii Is conceded
o be one of the nations wealth.
lest men, with an income of more
than 100000 a year from estates
and investments
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26
SIR ESME HOWARD
ACCUSES SOVIET
Inspires Attacks on Foreign
ers, British Ambassador
SAYS in Worcester Address.
Rr thu Associated Press.

by tne AesociateO fTees.
WORCESTER, Mass. March %
A charge that Soviet Russia is insplr.
ing Chinese attacks on foreigners ana
hopes to thereby drive the British out
Of Asia as it's first step in promoting a
world Bolshevik revolution was made
nv Sir Esme Howard, British Am
hassador to the United states, last
night in an address before the MetaI
Trades and Employers Association
here.
If the British are driven out of Asia,
Sir Esme said. the Soviet bel1eVeS IL
would not be difficult to get rid OF the
other Western powers from the con
tinent and then to attempt 10 promote
q. revolution in Great Britain, when
would be 1.-The precursor OF similar
revoluttons in all European countries.
Points Out Real Danger.
Sill. Esme characterized the real
danger To Asia" as the control which
the Russian Soviet is seeking In that
continent,
"Who can doubt that Moscow today
dreams of being. if not exactly the
center of all governments or ASIA
he said, "at least a sort or Commuhia'
tic spiritual center which will dictate
policy to Asiatic countries and then
10 Europe anu HhdflA PCAfi"P0 W
America
The Ambassador, however. expressed
a doubt that China would embrace
the gospel of communism" and com
pared the acceptance of Soviet aid by
the Chinese Nationalist TO the similar
assistance rendered by Russia to the
Nationalist party in Turkey.
He said cit did not follow that the
Chinese believe in the NATURALIZATION
of production. distribution and suppl!
any more than the government OF
Turkey"
will Protect Nationals.
There would be no reason. once
civil war has ceased in China and
there is a government which we car
recognize as speaking in the name o
the whole country" he said. why we
should not speedily set to work t.
revise treaties and recognize the great
Chinese nation as on the same footing
with the rest of the independent ma
tions of the earth
In replying to the charge of British
imperialism, Sir Esme said England.
like other countries, is determined to
protect British lives and property, as
II would be criminal to leave them
TO their fate"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-26

ashore. The Noa shooting proved
good. Two foreigners were rescued
members of the customs staff at
Marking.
Guns Prevent Massacre.
BY this time we knew there was
a big group of foreign refugees gather.
ed at the home of the Standard Oil
superintendent on a hill within sight
of the river. From there an American
Marine guard wig-wagged news to
the war boats.
"All this while the attack on the
Standard Oil Co. hill was growing
more intense The entire group Of for.
eigners on the hill were on the point
of being massacred when our ships
began Smelling. We women were order
ed to put cotton in our ears and the
cannonading began.
"Of course, it was awful for us to
sit stiIl In safety and watch our city
and the places we loved destroyed by
cannon, but we knew they were try
ing to kill our people, having gone
mad with lust and yelling kill the for
eign dogs.
"The Smelling from the war vessels
was delayed until the last possible
moment If 1t had been delayed one
minute longer all of those AZ people
would have been murdered"
Less beer and whisky and more
tea and sugar are being consumed and
more tobacco used, report the British
at,afou1S md pxciGn commissioners