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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

tempting to make the Highway
Commission the biggest single
item of political spoils the State
government afforded.
Failure to pass the ripper bill Of
ill-fame. a measure which would
have legislated the old commission
out of office, the gentle recourse
was taken of framing Commits
sioner Crawford and Highway Di-
rector John D. williams for a rail-
reading to the penitentiary. They
were indicted on charges of graft.
That the indictment was a
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20
"Higher Office" for Ed Jackson

g Ali limits appear TO nave Deen cast 10 lne
winds in the matter Of political buffoonery in
Indiana. The latest and most atrocious jest IS
the word emanating from the vicinity OF the
1Statehouse that Ed jackson may come before
the people again, ''aspiring to higher office.
By violent CONFUSION of the frontal lobes
Of the cerebrum, one might imagine Moran and
Mack playing Hamlet in original Black Grow
dialect But by nothing short of an explosion
of the mental faculties could one conceive OF
the people Of Indiana voting that Ed jackson
should grace higher Office
If you can, just visualize Ed Jackson as
United States Senator, the Vice President or
the President of the United States--the only
higher offices that come to mind at first
thought.
Look at the man. our Governor. -Four days
out of the prisoners dock, escaping conviction
Of conspiracy to bride Warren 7. McCray by
clutching at a legal technicality. He stood
silent in the face of a torrent Of damning evil
dence, content to go free by any means avail
able rather than to rise, face his accusers, and
controvert the testimony they presented-if he
could.
Guiltless legally, but condemned utterly by
the court of public opinion, a thunderous
chorus of resign ringing in his ears-yet his
henchmen talk of higher office. And he has not
denied it.
It is infinitely ludicrous, SO ludicrous as to
be pathetic.
But joke in worse taste would be difficult
to imagine This is no time for joking, when
State's name is becoming a scoffing and a by
word Ed Jackson's court testers can lay aside
their motley and be silent Ed jackson is
through. His gang is through. The Klu-Klux
Khan is through.
Do these sorry comedians ever think Of any
thing save their petty political Vaccinations?
Do they ever pause for a moment to consider
the plight Of Indiana, the harm that is being
done to the States business and industry by
the political turmoil and the corruption in gov
eminent?
Before their eyes, as an object lesson, is the
indianapolis situation-due solely to politics Of
the rankest sort. No city employee knows from
pay day to pay day, with the certainly that
other workers know, when and how he will get
his salary checks. Bond buyers look askance at
city bond issues, fearing to purchase because of
possible litigation over validity of the issues
Public improvements are held up-all because
politics comes first and the city S welfare Sec
ond with those who have voice in municipal
rule.
And is the situation in the State likely to be
one to inspire confidence in business and in
dustry contemplating entrance to the State?
Give that thought andSthen talk of Ed Jack
son seeking higher office, his gang seeking to
control State machinery for another term, and
present conditions continuing
1t would be a sad commentary on the in
telligence of Indiana could even a dozen be
found who would view such CHASTITY jest in
serious light.
There is just one thing to which Ed Jackson
should aspire. That is, that the news Of his
resignation be broadcast to every section Of the
State before nightfall.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20
The Rules

1. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and
10 it in par, or 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 time.
3. You must have complete word
of common usage for each jump.
Slang words and authorizations don't
count.
4. The order of letters can not be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20
Trees and Floods

The annual meeting of the American Forestry AS
watching.
A great many people believe that one Of the chief
causes of floods in the Mississippi Valley is the de-
forestation of the land that part of the country
At the forestry convention will be who have de-
voted their lives to studying this question. 1t will
be interesting to await their reports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20
Wall Street Excited

This is the third or fourth time
within recent weeks that trading
in Wall Street has approached the
rate of one million shares an hour
and that there has been a general
decline of the market.
If some particular stock, or group
Of stocks, had been singled out, or
if the thing had occurred only once,
it might be dismissed as a freak.
but it is becoming too frequent and
is taking in too much territory for
such a view.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20
Curiosity and Science

The crowd gathers around the
wreckage, tanning, jostling, press
ing to get every grewsome detail.
An overloaded sidewalk above the
basement of a drug store collapses,
and six more persons are injured,
though none seriously.
1t is all very typical of this
strenuous life"-curiosity walking
hand in hand with science; mans
most primitive trait proving it can
get him into trouble quite as easily
as his latest achievement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

Airplanes fly above Macon, Ga,
cutting capers to thrill a noon-day
crowd.
1t is the southeastern air derby,
and many skilled pilot rides the
wind.
Death rides with one, but who
guesses as much, or guessing it, who
cares?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

Are there many stars that cannot
be photographed?
The total number of stars it is
possible to photograph with long
exposures SurpasSes 100,000,000.
There are doubtless many more at
such great distances that even the
camera will not record them.
Who was the construction engin-
eer of Brooklyn bridge and when
did he die?
John A. Roebling was the chief
engineer of construction. He pre-
pared the plans of the structure and
began the construction. While en-
gagged in fixing the position of the
Brooklyn tower he met with an &C
cident, crushing his foot. He died
of lockjaw sixteen days later as the
result of the accident. His son,
Washington Augustus Roebling, as
sumed his fathers position and sue
cessfully completed the bridge in
1888.
What baseball player holds the
record in the major leagues for the
most hits?
Ty Cobb. At the close of the 1926
season he had completed twenty
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Voice Viez0S

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To the Editor:

To the Editor:
An article in your Feb. l, issue on
the question Of married women
working, expresses my sentiments
exactly, only I want to add some to
it.
The question was asked a few
weeks ago, over the radio from the
Circle Theater, as to what different
peoples ideas were (on the cause of
the crime wave over the country.
Several blamed the newspapers
for their publicity and Extra!
Extra! screams all over the country.
I believe that makes it worse my
self.
But I believe the mothers of this
country have had more to do with
it than anything else in the world.
Just stop and ask yourself what
age these criminals were ten years
ago when the war came on? Nine
out of ten, they are the ones that
were turned loose on the streets at
that time, that are in the criminal
courts, for all kinds of offences to-
day.
If the women had to go out to
work at that time, we'll say very
well, but why didn't they go back
to their homes, and let the men
have the jobs at better salary, when
the war was over. But no, they
must keep their places, and If the
men got work they had to take jobs
at about half what they should have
had.
They sent their children to school,
yes, but how? They came home at
noon to lunch. house cold. work half
done up, probably table full of
dirty dishes, got them few bites,
maybe sandwich, or handful of
crackers and a piece of cheese,
and went back down the street to
eat it.
Same thing when school was out,
or not go home at all till dark, play
in the streets and alleys, and see
and learn many, many things they
should not have known, and would
not If mother had been home doing
her duty. People who are in their
homes working and planning to
educate their children, then when
they get that done, and the boy or
girl start out to get work, they soon
find a large per cent of places are
filled with married women. These
youngsters are going to have money
now days, and you see how they are
getting it every day.
The mothers have the biggest Job
in the world to do and they have
to be on the job every minute, day
ard night. and then they will miss
some Of their hopes and eXpecta-
tons. I am a mother of a family
and I know things are not as I want
them to be, but I shudder to think
what they might have been if I
had been gone from my home every
day all these years. An interested
reader.
MRS. Z. w. FEAR.
GA N. Olney St.
To the Editor:
How comes the farmer wants
help? Does the city fellow, that has
to work, get any help?
Stop in some of the soft drink
n1aceS or nOol rooms. and see how
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VI. e.
TRACY

"TaOeNty-FjVe Thousand
Persons We're Killed BIZ
Automobiles IN This
Country Last Year;
That Is About the Same
Number POiSONON as
Snakes Killed IN NdiG."
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Richmond Palladium

hiCnmoUu
Another complication in the
hectic administration of municipal
government in Indianapolis has
arisen. An action in the Marion
Circuit Court asks for the APP
pointment of a receiver to take
charge of municipal affairs. one
wonders what particular purpose
is to be served by the latest move,
1t is inconceivable to think that
indianapolis is bankrupt either
with respect to its finances or the
ability of it's citizens to manage
their municipal affairs. Should
this condition actually prevail, In
dianapolis doesn't need a receiver,
but a temporary dictator to whip
its recalcitrant factions into line.
indianapolis has ousted one
mayor. The courts are about to
decide whether the present mayor
has a right to the office. 1t also
has a city council whose members
can hardly qualify as Getty ia
theirs" in the sense in which that
term sometimes is applied to the
legislative branch of a municipal
government.
The city needs tranquility and
concerted effort of everyone to
eliminate politics and factional
feeling in behalf Of sane, honest
and efficient administration of its
affairs.
The backbiting of the city coun-
Gil and the filing of court actions
that obstruct rather than clarity
the situation are working a hard
ship on the community.
TT. Wayne Journal Gazette
Announcement has been made
by Earl Crawford that he is a can
didate for the Democratic guber-
material nomination. Crawford is
a member of the State Highway
Commission and is the second of
that body to throw his hat in the
ring for Governor. Commissioner
Hershman announced his candi-
dacy some weeks ago.
AS a member of the High Com
mission, Crawford has become
pretty well known over the State,
though like HerShman he can
hardly be said to have any such
mountaineering as some Of the
other candidates.
Crawford was brought to atten-
ton in rather sensational fashion
three years ago when the Repub-
lican organization, Governor Jack
son and D. G. Stephenson were at
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

To what country did the tank
MARK VIII" used in the World
War belong?
To Great Britain.
What is a hermaphrOdite?
In biology it is an individual with
generative organs of both sexes, as
certain mollusks and worms and
most plants; condition rarely oc-
curing in higher animals.
What is the meaning of the name
Howard?
1t is of axon origin and means lin
the right direction"
On what date will Thanksgiving
day fall in 1928?
Nov. 90.
How can a musty Odor be eradi-
Gated from a barrel?
Try burning a little sulphur in it,
then closing the bung and letting it
stand for a day. Or scald the bar
rel with steam and let dry.
Why is tail spin in an airplane
almost always fatal?
A tail spin usually occurs when
the plane is climbing upward and
the motor fails, allowing the plane
to slip toward the earth, tail first.
AS it falls it. spins and unless the
pilot has plenty of altitude he is
unable to right the plane in order
to volaplane to earth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

What is heat lightning, and what
causes it?
1t is more or less vivid and ex-
tensive flashes of electric light,
seen near the horizon, especially at
the close of a hot day. 1t is
ascribed to far-off lightning flashes
reflected from the higher strata of
clouds.
Was Edgar Guest born in Eng
land or Detroit?
Edgar Guest was born in Birming-
ham, England, Aug. 20, 1881.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

To the Editor:
How comes the farmer wants
help? Does the city fellow that has
to work, get any help?
Stop in some of the soft drink
places, or pool rooms, and see how
many ask for 10 or Is cents with
which to get something to eat.
CHARLES M. GRAMMER,
2435 N. New Jersey st.
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Questions and AnSzUe1cS

two years in the major leagues, dur
ing which time he had a total of
1902 base hits to his credit.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-20

To what country did the tank
MARK WIZ used in the World
War belong?
To Hrnat Britain
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What is a hermaphrOdite?

On what date will Thanksgiving
day fall in 1928?
Nov. 90.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
AGREEMENT NEAR
 0N FLOOD BILL
President and Opponents to
 Compromise

Washington. April ls lE - The prospect of an agreement between house republican leaders and SUD- porters of the Jones flood control bill over changes in its provisions to meet President Coolidge's objec- tions increased materially at the Capitol today as the house swung into the concluding hours of general debate on the measure.
 After another conference between the two opposing camps. Chairman Madden o9 the appropriations com n,ittee. who has been heading the efforts Of leaders to revise the bill, announced that they had reached a tentative agreement. He refused to be more definite than this as he first desired to confer with the President over the prospective revisions.
 The committee chairman added that he hoped to visit the White House late today and explain to Mir. Coolidge the result of the many conferences between the two oppos- ins groups at the capitol.
 While this conference was taking place In the house appropriations committee room, two senators, Sack ett republican. Kentucky, and Hawes. democrat, Missouri. called upon the President and discussed tn! flood problem.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
D|R|G|bLE MAST
 AT SCOTT FIELD Second One for Mooring Aircraft
 Is Completed

Beleville, III, April 1e Pp-The country's second aerial harbor for dirigibles has been completed al Scott field. and the German and Eng fish air liners. the LZ-l27 and R 100, expected to sail across the sea this summer. will be invited to tie up at it.
 Col. John A. Paegelow. comman- dant at Scott field. will invite the builders to bring the dirigibles to Scott field. the only army field in the United States for lghter-than- air craft.
 This mast and the one at Navy field. Lakehurst. W. J., are consider cd the only ones in the country cap able of holding the large ships with safety. The noses of the ships may be attached to the mast, the great bags riding out in the wind like q weathervanc.
 Passengers on dirigibles moored 10 the mast may leave their ships by way of the "catwalk," an interior runway extending to the nose of the big vessel. Here a door opens onto a "gangplank." which permits them 10 alight on the tip of the mast and make their way to the ground in an elevator.
 A huge hangar also is available at Scott field, where dirigible may be slowed away in case of indictment weather.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
BOND MARKET HAS NO CHANCE TODAY
Dealings Steady and Undertone
 Is Firm

New York. April l9 Pt-Activity in the bond market today centered on some rails and New York trac- tions. The market was steady and the undertone firm.
 St. Paul 5s of 2000 attracted most of the buying. with prices moving to just under the top. Denver and Rio Grande western 5s and Missouri Pacific 5s showed small gains, but the lat,er's general 4s were rather heavy. Northern Pacific General 3s and Pennsylvania As also showed small losses.
 Third Avenue Adjustment 5s reached new peak at 66 1-4, and New York Railways 6s advanced.
 Anaconda Copper Is and Youngs- town Sheet and Tube 5s were in some demand. but there was no change in price. kayser < Co., l-2s moved mp more than a point. The demand for utilities improved around noon.
 1lseder Steel Is. moving 10 a new high at 102 1-o, led the gener- ally firm foreign group. Polish 6s showed easing tendencies.
 U. $. government bonds were un- changed in early trading.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19

ing attorney. and several detectives, and to taking notes of the conversa- ton between Guilfoyle and the off, cers.
 A transcript of the notes was in- troduced and given to defense coun- sel to read over during the noon re- cess.
 Calls it Third Degree
 The transcript was termed by Alt torney Robinson an interesting &C., count of a third degree statement taken from a partially blinded man. while under arrest and On his back in a hospital.
 He charged the state with at- tempting to get into the record. Mrs. Guilfoyle's statement to the police which was read to GuilfoyIe during the course of his examina- tion and in which she is said to have made a damaging statement.
 Robinson said the state was at tempting to beat the statute" which he provides that . wife cannot be made to testify against her husband by introducing the transcript which included Mrs. Guilfoyle's statement.
 Mrs. McGrath finally proceeded to read from the transcript but at the first question in which Mrs. Guil- foyle figured. Robinson objected.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
ATTACH FOR StS4,000
Two Men Injured in Performance of Work Sue For S51 500, Each Asking Sca, ,OOO For Injuries.

Stamford. Conn.,. April IS Gp - An attachment for $124.O00 was placed on the warehouse of Edward J. Denning and property of E. J. Denning CO. haulers. here today in three suits asking damages of $51,- 800. The suits were brought by John J. Kelley, Brooklyn. Dallas Gates, Woodcliffe. N. J., and the Lowering and Garriguen company of New York
 The action was brought after kel- ley and Gates were injured when an engine hoist and boiler which they were transporting from the Stam- ford Gas x Electric Go. property to the Denning warehouse failed to successfully pass undef bridge.
 Each asks S25.0o0 as the result of permanent injuries and the Lever ing and Garriguen company $1,600 for damage to the boiler. The com- plaint charges Martin Donahue. the driver. with negligence and reck- less driving.
 The suit is returnable in the May term Of the superior court in Bridgeport.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
BLIZZARD IS RAGING
 IN NORTH WISCONSIN
High Winds However, Aid People As It Blows Out Ice
 Yields

Ashland. Wis. April ls R-Na- ture in the form of a roaring bliz- gard proved helpmeet today to the isolated residents of Madeline is- land.
 The field Of ice which has blocked efforts to reach the island for two weeks while food supplies ran low and influenza spread. was partially cleared away by high winds during the night
 Island residents were heartened by the prospect that a boat with supplies and physician may reach them within the next two or three days.
 Their supply of fresh meat and staples exhausted, the residents are living on dairy and poultry products from their farms. it was learned over the telephone line connecting the island with Ashland.
 It was reported today that one woman is in critical condition and in immediate need of an operation.
New Britain herald., 1928-04-19
WALL STREET OFF TO HIGHER PRICES
Spectators for Advance Have
 No Difficulties Today

New York, April l9 R,-With Wall street apparently convinced
 that no immediate increase in fed
 Hal reserve rediscount rates was i likely. and general expectations of a sharp reduction in brokers loans
 this week. spectators for the ad- 1 vance had little difficulty today in l bringing about a sharp rise in prices. Early gains in scores Of active issues ranged from 2 10 nearly Is points.
 with trading in fairly heavy volume. Lowering Of the renewal rate On ! call money from 4S. to 4la per cent
 also helped to stimulate bullish en- i thuslasm. Buying orders Were spread over a broad list, more than a score issues reaching new high ground by early afternoon. Tn order
 10 give stock exchange members
 time 10 catch np with the accumula- ton of work occasioned by the re- cent string of 4,o00, ,0o0-share ses- sions. the board Of governors voted today to close the exchange on Saturday.
 DSi"" aA' N W IlCi1 IS eS- pected to become the "bridge line" in the proposed plan of eastern railroad consultations extended its
 early going to nearly 15 points by touching a new high record at lal,L Pere Marquette. Canadian Pacific and Hudson X Manhattan advanced , to 4 points and st. Paul common , moved up another new peak price. Express shares. which have been
 heavy recently, were again in brisk demand. American Railway Express soaring 10 points and American Ex- press 1. American Sumatra Tobac- co. Purity Baking B, Woolworth, Anaconda Copper. American Smelt. ing. Calumet & Hecla, Greene Cananea, Public Service of New Jer- sey. Ludlum Steel. Allied Chemical,
 Standard Milling, Martin Parry and Fairbanks Morse were among the
 many issues to climb points or more.