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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
And In Indiana

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri points
to Samuel insult Of Chicago as the corrupter
Of Illinois politics and in an address in Chicago
! Thursday night asked:
"Did the shsewd investor in public fran
chises make mistake when he invested in
United States Senator?"
insult was shown to have contributed very
large sums to the election of member of the
public service commission to the United States
Senate.
The people Of this State are interested in
ties Of Mr.. insult.
h He controls large utilities in this State and
!, is even now contemplating plan whereby he
will throw lot of little companies into one
large one. The plan will be presented as a sort
Of philanthropic enterprise to the State
Whenever the Legislature meets the highly
paid attorneys for Mr.. insult are always on
+ the ground with advice and counsel and guild
ance for the members Of that body. He sends
L to the State Capitol his agents, who take con-
troll Of legislation in behalf Of the people, and
very generally those agents justify their en-
ploymept. No laws are passed that have any
real teeth as far as control of public utilities
are concerned.
If Mr. insult invests in Senators in Illinois,
:: it may be suspected that he makes other off
Gals in this State and that his influence, exer-
/ cised through his lawyers and agents, is
rather important in elections.
/ Perhaps the people Of Indiana will some
day answer the question raised by the Mis-
souri, Senator, not only in regard to Senators,
but as to State officials.
The people may decide that they will own
4 their own officials and declare for that very
radical thing, public ownership Of public Offices.
/ That would be a surprising change in this as
in other States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Canada HELPS Aviation

The Canadian Department of National Defense
has made fine offer to the bona de aviation clubs
of the Dominion. The department offers to supply
two airplanes, with engines and other equipment
completely to any approved club association which
will meet the conditions Of the grant
The conditions the the club provide flying
field seaplane station provide for the housing re-
pair and maintenance Of all aircraft and equipment,
arrange for the services of competent instructor
and have roll of at least thirty members who are
prepared to qualify pilots and not less than ten
members who already have qualified and DESTROYS
Of continuing to fly. To meet the expected demand
more than $1O0OO0O Of airplanes have been con-
tracted for Nearly a score of clubs have signifed
their desire to take up the offer.
The Canadians have found good way to en-
courage aviation The offer should turn the steps of
thousands of young men toward flying livelihood
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
SHOW Up' World

Let us begin by admitting that
they are Bolshevists; that they
lack faith in capitalist govern
ments; that they would like to see
world revolution and that they
intend to spread red propaganda
whenever and wherever they have
an opportunity.
Let us admit that their pro-
posal for complete disarmament
is too ridiculous for serious
thought under existing conditions.
Let us admit if the represent
atives of all civilized governments
were to recommend such a
scheme, it would still fall fiat.
Let us admit that the idea Of
preparedness for the sake of self
defense has been woven into the
traditions and concepts of every
people to such an extent that it
can only be removed by the
graduated processes of education.
And after having admitted all
this, we are still forced to &C
knowledge that the Russians mere
ly have offered a plan which the
rest of the world pretends to ia
vor but has no idea of carrying
out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
When Stories Get Too Good

The story is told of fiery lecturer who, just be-
fore taking up collection for his foreign missions,
related wonderful story of conditions among the
poor heather.
In the audience sat fellow drinking in every
word Furtivey wiping his eyes with one hand, with
the other he dug down in his pocket and hauled out
roll of bills.
But the speaker wasn't through He told another
story more vivid than the first Stirring uneasy, the
man with the roll hesitated moment and put half
! of his money back in his pocket.
I And still the lecturer purred on. A third and
fourth tale, each move urd than the rest, poured
from his lips. Whereupon look Of relief crossed the
face of the canny listener and the rest of the roll dis
appeared back into his jeans AS the plate began to
circulate he arose and left, muttering:
IT almost believed that first yarn; and sure was
touched But those last were just too doggone
good to be truel"
The Mexican embassy in Washington finally and
categoricaly" dubs the alleged Gales documents now
being reproduced in Hearst newspapers forgeries
Of their authenticity lack of it know nothing
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Pretty Show Spoiled

Litvinof and the other Rus
sian delegates did not come to
Geneva under any misapprehen-
sion as to facts.
They knew perfectly well that
their proposal for complete dis
armament would be promptly
sidestepped as too fantastic.
They also knew that it would
rip off the camouhage of peaceful
intentions which had been so
carefully arranged to conceal the
real purpose.
That they realized not only
what they were up against, but
what they were doing, is more
than made clear in the eleven
page memorandum which they
filed the next day, and in which
they graphically pictured the i'm
minence of another World War.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

snakes. 1t kills and eats the most
poisonous snakes, such as the cobra,
the bite of which is either avoided
by the animals agility or else is not
fatal to it. The Mongoose is from
fifteen to eighteen inches long and
has a tail fourteen to fifteen inches,
very thick at the base and tapering
to a point. The fur is rather long
and grizzly reddish gray.
From what is the name COlette
derived?
There are two derivations, one
from the italian "Cola," meaning
victory of the people; the other
from the Cornish Gatin origin)
Colan, meaning "dove." Colette is
a dlminutive form.
How should the light be arranged
for reading?
The best way is to arrange the
light SO that it will shine on the
book without shining in the readers
face. There should be no shadows
on the page and no direct reflection
to the eye. The light is best when
coming over the readers left
shoulder
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Questions and AnSzUe1.S

YOU can get an answer to any ques-
| ton of fact or information by writing
| to The indianapolis. Times Washington
ton. D. c.. inclosing 3 cents in stamps
for reply. Medical, legal and marital
advice cannot be given nor can extended
research be undertaken. All other ques-
tions will receive personal reply, IN;
| signed requests cannot be answered. AL
letteys are onfdential.-Editor.
Do college graduates earn more on
an average than those who have
not that advantage?
According to Dean Lord of the
Boston University College of Bust
ness Administration, the average
maximum income of unframed
men is $1,000 a year; of high
school graduates $4,000, and of coll
lege graduates $4,000. The total
earnings of the three types up to
the age OF so he puts at $45, 1000;
$4,000; and $150,000. The UNI
trained man begins to drop toward
dependence at the age of so, while
the college man reaches his maXium
earning capacity at go.
who plays the part of Hank in
the picture "Beau Geste?"
Victor McLaglen.
Does a man lose his American
citizenship if he buys himself out Of
the, Navy?
No.
Where and when was Babe Ruth
born?
In Baltimore. Maryland, Feb. Z,
1894.
How did grape fruit get the name
and how long have they been grown
in the United States?
The name seems to have come
from the West Indies and originates
in the fact that the fruit are often
borne in clusters ranging from
three to four to twelve or more,
like a bunch of grapes. Grapefruit
appear to have been introduced into
Florida by the Spaniards in the
early part of the sixteenth century
and until a quarter of a century
was grown only there.
How did seedIess oranges
originate?
Navel or seedless oranges were
introduced from Brazil in 1870, by
the late William Saunders and
were distributed by him as the
Bahia orange. This orange APP
parently is bud variation from the
Portuguese, Laramie Selecta.
Does a woman citizen OF the
United States lose her right to vote
by marrying an alien?
Not If the marriage occurred on
or after Sept. %, 1922.
What is a mOngOOse? Describe
it?
A species of ichneumon, native of
India, but introduced into other
countries, notably Jamaica, for the
purpose Of destroying rats and
other vermin, upon which it feeds.
In India these animals are often
kept about the houses to reduce the
number of lizards, mice, rats and
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Old Masters

Scots, wha haze wi Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led;
Welcome to your CORY bed,
Or to victoryl
Now's the day, and now's the hour:
See the front O. battle lour:
See approach proud Edwards
power,
Chains and slaveryl
Lay the proud usurpers low!
Tyrants fall in every foeI
Liberty's in every blow!
Let us do or die!
Robert Burns: Lines from Bruce
to His Men at Bannockburn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
WIN Not Blame MOSCOW?

The public is being informed, through = widely
mailed pamphlet that None but the blind, deaf and
dumb are justified in doubling the existence of efforts
insidious and deliberately promoted, to change the
essential character of Government in its relation
to business and industry, and to change eventually
the form of the Government ITSELF"
This announcement appears to come from the
vice president of the Peoples Gas, Light and Coke
Company Bernard j. MuIaney, and it appears
to be in the form of address to the National Asso-
citation of Manufacturers at Chattanooga, Tenn.
With this introduction the pamphlet devotes itself
Fundamentally to denunciation Of a promised in
vestigaton, by Senator Walsh Of Montana, into the
power trust.
Mulaney is the regular 'salaried press agent for
Mr. insult They call him vice president when he is
scheduled for propaganda stunt. The voice is the
voice of Jacob, but the hand is the hand Of Esau.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Clash of Interests

Ten years ago we were told tina
Germany was the great and all
important menace, and if Prus-
sianism we're removed Europe
would settle down to peace.
Germany has been disarmed,
spoiled of her power to make war,
stripped of her colonies, her fleets
and her munition factories, but
you behold the same old lineup,
not only with respect to the main
tenance of huge armies and
navies, but with respect to coali-
ton and confederation.
First, there is the Franco
Polish-Slavic alliance composed of
nations who made much out of
the war and who want to keep it.
Then there is Italy, who did not
make so much, but who, under
the guidance of Mussolini demands
her place in the sun.
There is Russia, scorned by all
the world and scared accordingly.
Last of all, there is Germany,
Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey who
lost in the war, who smart be-
cause Of it and who are disposed
to take advantage of anything
which offers an opportunity for
them to come back.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Eurone Is Nervous

The "war to end war;" to estab-
fish "the sanctity of treaties" to
destroy "the reign of alliances and
counter-alliances," and set up "a
new order of things" has left Eu-
rope more nervous, more appre-
hensive Of conflict, more anxious
to be ready when the row begins
than it was in 1914.
Not only are there as many
men under arms and not only are
the expenditures for training and
equipping them as great, but the
coalitions are just as numerous,
the intrigues just as raw, the spy
ing and peddling of military Sc
crets just as plentiful and the dis
trust just as deep.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
lust Hifalutin

The point is, Of course, that
while vast numbers of people
throughout the world want re-
duction of ornaments not only to
prevent war, but to reduce taxes,
and while statesmen pretend to
want it for the sake of currying
favor with them, the whole show
is begged down in hypocrisy.
The very delegates who gather
at Geneva with fine speeches in
their pockets about peace and Sc
curity for all Europe, if not for
all the world, are so hopelessly
bound by treaties, alliances and
ententes that they could not put
an honest, open project into eff
feet even if they desired to do SO.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Times ReaderS
Voice ViezCS

The name and address Of the author
must accompany every conIripuLlon' puS
on request will not be pubhSneu. Let
tiers not exceeding 200 words Will receive
preference. -4,-a-a--Al-4@
To the Editor:
Concerning Ruth Snyder and cap
ital punishment, in my opinion 1t
is no worse to commit murder in
New York that it is in Chicago or
any place else, and while a brutal,
fiendish murder committed by two
young men without any motive is
fresh in our Misunderstanding escaped
capital punishment will ask this
question:
Should it be called justice to put
this woman to death?
To commit this woman to prison
for life would show little mercy,
but it probably would be a great
deal for her, and I am sure that ID
would be more the picture of JUS
tice to show our people.
M. A. r.
To the Editor: Replying to your
inquiry would you, if you had the
power, reduce the sentence Of Ruth
Snyder from death to life impriSon-
ment?" my answer is Yes. woul&
also do the same for Gray, or any
other human being condemned to
be executed, and my reason for do-
ing this is because I am of the uns
alterable conviction that no man
or body of men has a right to take
from any human being, without his
consent, that which they cannot re-
turn.
But I would also abolish the par-
doning powers as they exist today.
Instead of placing the pardoning
power in the hands of Governors.
this pardoning power would rest
solely with the court and jury in
which the sentence was pronounced,
whenever sufficient new evidence
was produced to show that the con-
victed person was wrongfully inn
prisoned, or that mitigating cir
cumstances had arisen which call
for leniency.
JOSEPH E. MOUTOUX.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

Russia has committed the un-
pardonable sin of breaking up a
perfectly splendid international
pow-wow.
Her proposal for complete dis
armament stunned the boys not
so much because of its radical
character, but because it spoiled
the game they intended to play.
They had met to talk about the
reduction of ornaments openly,
but to arrange alliances, coalitions
and security pacts less openly.
In plain English, idealism was
to be mouthed as a smoke screen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Mr.. Fixit
All Money ON Improve
ment Mast Be Paid IN
Before Street Extension
Can Be Started.

Let Mr.. Fixit. The Times representa-
tive at city hail. present your. troubles
to city officials. Write Mr., Fixit at The
Times, Names and addresses which
must be given. will not be published.
Delay of the extension Of Har-
Ian st. and Strengthening of Licking
ton Ave. was protested today in
letter to Mr.. FiXit:
Dear Mr.. FiXit: These are trouble
some times for the public officials
of indianapolis and it looks like
they were going to have to reserve
some rooms at the county Jail. If
they deserve it I hope they get it.
While the investigator committee
is at it, wish you would have them
try and see who got my $40 that I
paid in taxes four years ago for the
extension of Harlan st. and
strengthening Of Lexington Ave.
1t looks like it might have stuck
to some ones fingers or got mislaid
in the little black boxes. Over a
year ago you asked about this and
they said there is over $400 to be
collected. Now we happen to know
that property is sold for four-year-
old taxes, and if they give you that
stall this time ask them for the
names of the unpaid taxpayers.
Respectfully,
A TAXPAYER.
Chief Assessment Bureau Clerk
Orville Scott declares the law
states specifically that the city
cannot proceed with the project
until all money is paid in. He adj
vised Mr.. Fixit there is $6875 OUT
standing on the Lexington Ave.
improvement and SITS on Harlan
st. You can obtain the names of
the unpaid taxpayers at the as
sessment bureau at the court
house.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
Scrap Beautiful Dreams

The most astounding part of it
is that we Americans are becom-
ing infected with the European
spirit.
We are not only, glad to scrap
our beautiful dreams, but we dis
play a new and surprising interest
in military subjects. -
There never was time perhaps
when the news dealth more gener-
ouSly with war scares and war
possibilities, when the magazines
were SC filled with war stories and
war articles and when one could
see SO many movies depicting war
romanceS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02
The Rules

The Rules
1. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and
do it in par, a given number of
strokes. Thus, to change COW to
HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW,
HEW, HEN.
2. You can change only one let
ter at o time.
8. You must have a complete
word, Of common usage, for each
jump. Slang words and abbreyia-
lions don't count.
4. The order of letters cannot be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

Somebody has said that the old-fashioned husking
bee has vanished. But don't take that as final until
you've asked at the corner drug store.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

Opinions differ. Some think chat when fellow
shows his mettle, it means he has brass.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

For the 1928 presidential campaign is suggested,
free Of charge the slogan keep Coy With Coolidge"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

Ambition is longing lot of people have for q
more pleasant place in which to do nothing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

We don't know about five-day week. But FIVE
day weekend ought to prove popular.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

"Third Wife Charges Man is Bigamist" says
newspaper headline. A kind Of companionate bigam-
list maybe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

1t isn't always the biggest that honks the loud
est The same holds true for people.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

Probably the judge who praised a recent verdict
was only jury pampering.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-12-02

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, 1927-12-02

The name and address Of the author
on request will not be published. Let
tiers not exceeding 200 words Will receive
preference. .4,-l-s--A-t--
tn the Editor.
Evening star., 1927-05-18
MAJ. SAXTON MADE
LOYAL LEGION HEAD
Military Order Observes 45th
Anniversary With Dinner
and Ceremonies.

Old songs were sung. old days re-
called last night as companions and
guests of the District of Columbia
Commandery Military Order of the
Loyal Legion of the United States
held its forty-fifth anniversary dinner
at the Willard Hotel
Leaders of the armed forces Of the
present, Maj. Gen, Charles =. Sum
neral. chief Of staff. II. S. A., and
Rear Admiral r. W. Eherle, L. $. n,
paid tribute 10 the boys OF 81" and
expressed their thankfulness that the
scars of civil conflict have long since
healed and that we live today in a
united Nation.
Mai. S. Willard SaXton. 92 years
old. Civil War veteran and only sur
viving participant of the Brook
I'1rm" experiment Of 1S45. famous
communal experiment in agriculture
and education, was installed as com
mander of the District Commandery.
Col. Robert NJ. Thompson. retiring
commander. was the POSTMASTER Of
the evening and conducted the install
lation exercises.
Other Officers Installed.
Other officers installed We're: Capt.
Robert G. Carter, senior vice COM
uander; Admiral w. II. Brownson,
ilnjor vice commander; Col. j. i.
Reynolds Lands, recorder; Col. c. +.
Erailey, registrar; Capt. Frederick 6.
l'yne, treasurer; Capt. Edward j.
Dorm. chancellor, and Rev. George +.
Dudley. chaplain. The following coun-
I'll was installed; Maj. Gen. Joseph ].
Dclman, Lieut.. Col Edwin s. lfarts-
horn. Lieut.. Col. J. Miller Kenyon,
Benjamin p. Lamberton, and q. IL.
Powell.
Miniature tents were given as faVors
TO approximately lis members and
guests present. Veterans were adj
mtted to the dining room after they
had presented passes, facSimlles OF the
ones used during the Civil War, en-
titliug the bearer to pass over all
bridges. streets and roads leading to
the New Willard Hotel" and bearing
on the reverse side pledge to uphold
the Union under penalty of sdeath. \
drum and bugle corps, field tent
nitcled in an anteroom, and decora'
tions of flags and a huge electric
reproduction Of the emblem or the
order enhanced the martial atnos-
phere.
AS the Marine Band played, Miss
Helen Howison, soprano led IN the
singing of songs which were once
sung around thousands of campfires
the screen, although many of those
who sang them had sung them long
years ago and had never forgotten
them.
Spirit of Order Praised.
Both Admiral Eberle and Gen. sum
neral paid high tribute to the spirit
Of the Military Order of the Ioyai
Legion of the United States. Admiral
Eberle iauded it as a body which per
petuates the ideals of true American
ism" and factor in preserving the
balance of good government"
Gen. Summerall paid high tribute |
to the people of the South and praised |
the work of the Loyal Legion in aid |
ing in bringing about mutual respect, I
and elimination of all bitterness be |
tween people of the North and Of the |
South
1.-The Civil War was not made by |
the men who fought it," he declared, |
'and politicians were not distinguished
among those who fought the battles
Likewise, after the war, it was the
soldiers who showed magnanimity and
healed the scars of conflict. The sol
dier has been outstanding in every
Evening star., 1927-05-18
TODAY'S ADJUSTMENTS.

National-NationaI Theater Players
in THE Enemy" drama, at $40 pm.
Matinee at 2:20 pm.
Keith's-"Mickey" Daniels.Peggy
Eames, vaudeville, at 2:15 and
SIS pm.
EarIe-Wally Sharpes & Co. vaude-
vile. continuous, 1:30 to IL pm.
Strand-"Arabian Nights" musical
presentations, continuous. 1890 to
IL pm.
RiaIto-"The Yankee Clipper" at
1875 am; lis, $50, 515. 7:20 and
9:25 pm.
Palace-"The Taxi Dancer" at
1915 am. 1915. 2:20, 4;20. $50, 1850
and $50 pm.
Metrop0litan-"Sen at 11:40
am, 1:40. $40, $40. 7:40 and 945 pm,
COlumbia-"Knoc Reilly" at
1855 am, 1910. 2:25, 4:2o, COS, $50
and 9:45 pm.
Little Secrets Of the
Soul" continuous, J. to II pm.
TivOli-"Tenus of Venice" at 2:35,
4:25, G10, 8 and 945 pm
Amhassador-"'The Night Bride" at
els, . and 9:55 pm.
Central-''Nenus Of Venice" at
1880, >, $50 >. $50, and $40 pm