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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22

invented; the mouth of hell, for eX-
ample, was represented by a dragon
mouth, mechanically opened and
closed, with fire emerging from it at
appropriate times, or at times less
appropriate; on one occasion, it
seems, his Satanic Majesty was I'M
willingly singed in an unguarded
portion of his structure.
Angels were made to fly through
the air, and blood made to pour
from the slain children in the
Slaughter of the Innocents; at the
Marriage of Cana, to prove that the
water had really been changed into
wine, one hundred spectators were
invited to come up to the stage and
drink; at the representation of the
Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.
one thousand people were fed, and
twelve baskets were filled with frag-
ments.
TINE audience was composed of
Il rough burghers and wild ap-
prentices, and the players had to
compete with the noise of the peo-
pie. The chief purpose of the pro-
logue was to coax the audience to be
quiet; and the methods of approach
ing this task showed much in
genuity.
One Of the Towneley Mysteries be-
gins with the appearance of Pontius
PLATE, who, with drawn sword. loads
the audience with abuse and de-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22

both the loadsone and its in 1884 B. C. Scholars
however are inclined to doubt the date, it
mon to find legends ascribing the findings of one
period to an earlier one.
There is good evidence, however that both the
Greeks and the japanese familiar with the load
stone in TOO B. c. The Chinese, of course, may have
possessed an earlier knowledge.
Thales, the Greek philosopher, who lived from $40
to 546 B. c. mentions the loadstone in his writings
and its ability to attract pieces of iron.
The term magnet is direct descendant of the
Greek and Latin name for the loadstone.
At the start the Greeks called the loadstone the
Hercules stone. 1t was also referred to merely as
"the stone"
But later, it to be known as the Magnetic
hthos,' or Magnetism stone," because it found
in part of Thessaly known as Magnesia.
1t was known to the Romans the "magnes" and
Lucretius the Roman poet, who lived from SO to SIS
B. G., repeats the explanation just given for the
origin of the name.
The word loadstone is believed to have come from
the Icelandic name "leder-steen," or lead stone"
Deposits of loadstone are found in all parts of the
world Therefore, it is not surprising that should
have become known in both Europe and Asia at an
early date
One of the largest deposits is found today at a
place in Arkansas, known appropriately as Magnet
Cove
AS rule, loadstone is black brown in color al
though occasionally grayish specimens are found.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Has Congress the Courage?

This week Congress will show it's mettle
1t is election year The Boulder Dam bill
is before the Senate and House of Representa-
tives. And the hydro-electric power industry,
which is determined that this bill shall fail, is
factor to- be reckoned with in the politics of
every State in the Union and every congress
sional district.
This is the situation each member of Con
gress faces as he turns his attention to the
problem Of the Colorado River.
For members of the two houses the deci-
sions to be made are little different.
Representatives probably will cast record
vote on the Swing-J ohnson bill within few
days Before then an attempt will be made to
amend the bill into form agreeable to the
power companies.
An amendment will be offered providing
for low dam on the river instead Of the
high one engineers consider necessary to con-
troll Colorado River foods. The low dam would
not permit generation of any power.
Another amendment will be offered pro-
viding that no dam shall be built till seven
States ratify the Colorado River compact. This
is one Of the ways in which the power industry
believes It can block the bill.
According to evidence before the Federal
trade commission the power group already
is working on State legislatures to keep them
from ratifying the pact.
If representatives are going to stand Tor
the people, against power domination, they first
must defeat these amendments.
In the Senate the fight hinges about whether
there shall be record vote. n
Those Senators who decide to fight on the
side of the people must do so at the cost OF
personal as well as political discomfort. The
Only way vote can be obtained on the bill IS
through all-night sessions intended to break
the opposition s ilibuster.
Senators who stand for the public s right
to freely manage it's affairs in its own best
interest must stay at the Capitol night and day
if vote is to be had.
It takes high degree Of integrity and
courage for man boldly to support the right
in the face Of an organization as strong and
far-reaching as that fighting the Boulder Dam
bill. 1t takes an even higher degree OF cour-
age to do this when a chance to dodge the ISSUE
presents itself as it does now.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Civilized ZuIus

scientifically we make progress In
eliminating waste, but when it.
comes to those ordinary routine
methods such as children we're once
taught to employ, we seem to have
gone backward.
Thrift as expressed by savings
bank accounts and insurance poll
cies has increased, but the same can
not be said of that kind of thrift,
which goes with making the least
possible trouble.
AS a people, we not only throw
away tons of perfectly good ma
terial, but in too many instances we
throw it where some one else will.
have to clean it up.
The average city party is little less
than a disgrace on the average Mon
day morning. Instead of looking as
though it had been visited and en-
ioyed by civilized people, it has the
appearance of having been occupied
by tribe of zulus.
The same thing is true of thou
sands of miles of country roadside
after each week end. You can tell
that great multitudes of people en-
joyed picnic dinners, because you
can see the leavings. Generally
speaking, you can tell exactly what
they had to eat and whether they
liked it or not.
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N, E.
TRACY
SAYS: &F
'A0ojdabIe Waste Is a
Weakness of PreSent-Dnu
America"
MAY %. 1928
SAYS:

N most sections of the country a
= street that costs $4,000 a mile
to build is considered expensive hut
1t costs New York that much 10
keep hers clean for five years.
AT present, New York has~l IT'S
miles mn OF streets. Last year it took
$2S'lS7794 or $13,O28 a mile 10 u,os,,
sweep and shovel them off. The
TACT that this is nearly double what
It took nine years ago causes neov,Io
70 suspect that inefficiencv. If not
graft has crept into the operat; o.
IL IS possible, however that s y1n,i,
recently formed habits on the nart
q New York people offer a partial
When Lindbergh came to town
I'0oO tons of telephone books
pamphlets, newspapers and other
printed matter were torn I'm and
tnroWn about the streets. Com
mander Byrd received a shower of
LOO tons and the Bremen fiiers one
of 1900 tons. N
The idea of tearing up paper and
throwing it about the streets to ex-.
press most any kind of an emotion
is not only rapidly taking the form
OF a local custom in New York. but
is spreading to the hinterland.
1t may be delightful custom. but
II AFFECTS the cost of street cleaning.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Smoke Nuisance Costly

Just to prove that she is alive to
the cost and convenience of avoid
able waste, New York has launched
a campaign to abate the smoke
nuisance. Cooperating with Health
Commissioner Harris, the Merchants
Association has presented some fig
ures and facts in proof that how
smoke Spoils goods, increases laun-
dry bills and hurst business.
According to one estimate, smoke
damages represent a per capita tax
OF SIT throughout this country, or,
an amunt equal to that required to
run its school system.
Makers of high-grade clocks and
watches say that smoke interferes
with their manufacturing processes;
a drug firm reports that it lost a.
large quantity of zinc oxide because
it had been discolored by smoke:
dealers in white paper and clota-
complain that their loss through
soiling by smoke is enormous, and
steamship officials declare that they
can not keep their boats clean while
at the pier, and that if the suction,
ventilating system is used, it fills
the cabins and salons with cinders.
Perhaps those who throw paper
about the streets and parve have the
illusion that they are abating the
smoke nuisance by giving the CRIME
a white coat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
A Blow at Filipino Pride

ANY day. now certain Philippine bills may come TO
a vote before Congress, bills having an important
bearing on the future of the islands
One of the bills proposes to deduct $125,oOo an
hually from the money which for years we have been
turning over to the Philippine government for 1t to
apportion a bill implying lack OF confidence IN that
government
Another provides for appointment of governors OF
the Christian provinces by the Governor General
without the consent of the Philippine Senate slap
in the face of the Christian Filipinos
There are fewer than 100000 Moros in the Islands
additionally Chrstian-hatng, as Mohammedans are
everywhere There are approximately 100000 Chris
tans So there IS more logic in wrestling the govern
ment of these backward Moros out OF the hands OF
the advanced >Filipinos at Manila than there would
he in removing the American Indians from the control
of Washington.
Having given the Filipnos measure of self-gov-
eminent turning back the clock now would constitute
an insufferable blow to their pride.
For the other measure there is even less excuse,
If possibe The Philippine legislature stands ready,
we are told to set aside $125Ooo for the Gov
ernor General to hire civilian assistants and no ques-
tons asked.
In fact, the Legislature already has appropriated
money for this purpose only to have one act vetoed
by acting Governor General Gilmore
What real difference can it make to Washington
WHETHER the $125OOo comes from Peter or from Paul,
lust SO the Governor General gets it, with no strings
attached? 1t is the same $125,Ooo in either case.
But it does make whale of difference to the
Fipinos because they glory in their elfgovernment
which sentiment we, in this country, should be the
first to understand and to honor
For several years the Philippine government has
been dangerously deadlocked. The American Gov
ernor General and the Filipino legislators locked horns
and business in the islands has been at stahd-stl
Vast harm has resulted to the 100000 inhabitants
and to American business alike
Recently however, since the arrival of Governor
General Stimson the late General Woods successor
the outlook has Frightened Filipino leaders have gone
out of their way cooperate with the regime, in
the belief that good will their part would be reci-
procated
Congress must not return ill will for good The
first test is at hand We may may not quite under
stand all their anxiety but the fact remains that the
Fipinos would interpret the passage of these bills as
an intentional repuke and lack of confidence which
they do not merit.
Filipino leaders have met Governor General Slim
son more than hslf way. Their advances must not
meet with rebuff If they SO are met then the is
lands in for return of the deadlock and further
years of stagnaton which have blighted them SO in
the past. And in their train will come increased
bitterness against American rule.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Waste AVOidabIe

Avoidable waste is a weakness of
present-day America. While some
of it can only be overcome by
mechanical improvements, a good
deal of it is due to sheer careless
ness.
There is no reason in the world
why people of a great city-the
greatest city-should litter their
streets with paper for no better
object than to pay for sweeping it
up. Such a practice not only shows
poor regard for civic appearance.
but state of mind that approaches
lack of ordinary common sense.
Useless noise, clutter and COM
motion are not only bad because of
the trouble and expense they in
volve, but because they suggest a,
deteriorating mentality.
Children under five years of age
might be excused for failing to find
a better way to show their ioy
tearing up books and newspapers
and strewing them about the floor.
but it seems as though college
educated America could rise above
that level.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22

$S74,775. Of the building erected,
432 were for elementary schools, 165
for Junior high schools and 127 for
senior high schools. If similar &C
tivity existed in cities of this size
from which no reports were received,
1880 new school buildings were
erected in this country during the
bienium, 1924-1926, at total ex-
penditure of $714,314,365. Notwith-
standing this great activity in city
school construction, inadequate
school facilities necessitated part
time instruction of a number of
elementary children in Sixty-seven
of the 404 cities reporting and of
high school pupils in nineteen of the
cities for which statistics are avail
able.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Why B0ther2

If messing up the landscape this
way proves that we still cherish our
rights under the Constitution, it
also proves that we are quick to
forget what we spend so much to
learn.
Why fight the germ, with bath
tub, antiseptic and laundry bills, if
street, park and hillside are to be
Uttered with decaying food and rub
Dish?
What is the use of all the educa-
ton, all the health campaigns, all
the expensive plumbing, all the pre-
cautions to prevent disease, all the
efforts to abate the smoke nuisance,
if we cannot resist the temptation
to throw garbage around?
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How does the population Of the
United States compare with that of
Japan?
The 1926 estimated population of
the United States is 117,135817; the
1925 census of Japan proper showed
a population of $685. 04.
Has Maude Adams retired from
the stage?
She no longer acts and has be-
come a motion picture producer.
She is the inventor of new color
process and has a laboratory at
Roukonkama, Long Island, N. Y.
What are the names of the "seven
hills of Rome?
Palatine, Esquiline, Caelian, OUR
inal. Capitoline, Aventine, and Mons
JaniculuS.
What is the deepest gold mine in
the world?
1t is said to be the st. John Del
Ray mine in Brazil, South America.
1t is 6426 feet deep.
Has there been much activity in
building schools in the United
States in recent years?
In the past two years new school
buildings erected in 281 cities of
10000 or more population cost $245, :
811,715, an average for each city of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22

c e + I a / n o. e
known as mag
netic oxide OF
iron, is magnetic
by nature. This
] ore is also known
today as load
stone.
We do II o t
know at W Ii a t
period in MIS-
tory men first
became aware
of the existence
of the load
S t ne. Tradi-
ton has it that
the Chinese were
familiar Wi /
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Greeks Named Magnet
No. 56

TINE story of the compass is of the most inter-
l. esting in the history of civilization. Bound up
with it, is one of the unsolved puzzles of modern
science, the mystery of why the earth is gigantic
magnet. The earths magnetism of course, accounts
for the behavior Of the compass.
Men first became aware of the existence of mag
netism through the discovery of natural magnets.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Who were "The Seven sages of

VINO were THE Seven Sages of
Greece?
Plato in Protagoras names the fol-
lowing; Scion, the famous lawgiver
of Athens; Thales of Miletus, the
philosopher; PittacuS of Mitylene.
the deliverer and magistrate of his
native city; Bias of Priene; Chilon
of Sparta; Cleobulus, tyrant of Lin
dus; Perlander, tyrant of Corinth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22
Daily Thought

A little one shall become thou
sand and small one a strong ma
tiOn.-Isaiah 1922.
MAN seems the only growth that
1V1 dwindles here.-Goldsmith.
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Questions and AmSz0erS

You can get an answer to any answer.
able. question of fact or information BY
writing to Frederick M. Kerby, Question
ington Bureau. 1929 New York Ave,
Washington. d. c.. enclosing two cents
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Unsigned requests cannot be answered.
All letters are confidential. You are
cordially invited to make use of this
free service as often as YOU please
EDITOR
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shipment of gold from Greece the other day
totaled $35oOeOO. Some wrestler must be planning
to win the championship.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-05-22

Dear Mr.. Fixit The people liv-
ing on Pennsylvania st. between
Thirtieth and Thirty Second Sts.,
have to use the alley between Me-
ridian and Pennsylvania and it is
crowded by people parking their
cars. Sometimes they park all day
and into the night without lights
so that the property owners can not
get in or out of their own garages.
Who can help us out of this diff
ficulty? G. M.
Police. Chief Claude M. Worley
ordered the district patrolman to
pay special attention to the alley
and take care of your complaint.
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Mr.. Fixit

Let Mr.. Fixit, The Times REPRESENTA-
tive at city hall, present your troubles
TO city officials. Write Mr.. Fixit at The
Times. Names and addresses which
must be given will not be published.
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Dietz on Scier
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-05
Lions Enjoy
Civic Program

Interesting talks were given dur
ing the meeting of the Lions cuL
yesterday at the Hotel Barbara
Worth, under the direction of j. c.
Neale, chairman of the day. Post
master c. c. Jenkins spoke on a
timely subject in which he cmpha-
sized the necessity of obeying the
Mail Early slogan, which grects
Christmas shoppers on every hand
He also urged club members to
familiarize themselves with rules
and regulations of the postal depart
ment.
Many surprising figures were re-
vealcd by Phil Knights, city en-
gineer, in his statistical talk on the
city as a whole. Mileage of pave
mcnt, sewers and water lines was
outlined by Knights, giving many
a Lion decided surprise at the inn
mensity of the city system.
Dick Erickson amused his audi
cnce with a clever chalk talk and
Ralph Larew of the Riverside Ex-
perimcntal station gave brief
speech on "Citrus Culture.''
Music for the day was furnished
by Harry Becker who sang two
solos accompanied by Mrs. Omega
Connolly.
Lion Larcw and Richard Erick-
son were guests of the club.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-05
TWO FAST BOYS
HEAD CARD AT
BORDER ARENA

Trip Limbaco and Bud Cougler, a
pair Of wildcats, head the bill at
Calexico this week. The Legion
Arena has changed its boxing nights
from Wednesday to Friday nights,
and it is believed the ma aiority of
fans will find the change to their
liking.
Limbaco and Couglcr should pro.
ducc one of the best scraps seen in
the valley in long time. They
weigh in at lis and both are known
as topnotch men. Limbaco has been
fighting at Calexico regularly and
is a great crowd pleaser. Couglcr
was seen in Ell Centre year or so
ago and made a good impression.
A pair of light heavies hold down
the second spot on the show. Joe
Ditto, rated the champion of South
ern California in his class, will meet
Jack Gibbs, newcomer from the
east, with plenty of reputation.
Ditto, i'll his last fight, beat Clyde
Colvin, which stamps him as no
sloueh. Gibbs is anxious to get him
fEself started on the west coast and
| the result should be real sc,ap.
\ Victor Molino and Robert Pacho
tangle in the special event. Pacho is
real favoritc with valley fans, be-
ing a hard worker and willing to
fight anyone.
Tony Archer, who beat Reyes last
week, will open the show with John
ny Gomez, Il clever Filipino boy
from Imperial, who has a big fol
lowing among his countrymcn in the
valley.
Tickets for the fights at Calcxico
in the future, will be sold in FL Cen.
tro at the Owl Pool Hall, and reser.
vations can be made by calling
Johnny Moore at that place.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-12-05
County Publicity
Is Provided For
By Sup ervisors

A resolution was adopted at the
meeting of the board of supervisors
yesterday afternoon, which directed
the Imperial County Board of Trade
to outline it's advertising activities
for the year 1928-29.
The outline provided for printing
and distributing booklets on dairy
ing, grapefruit culture and small
vegetable crop production in the
valley.
Renting of desk space in the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce
building also was authorized, ac-
cording to the resolution, which
stipulated i'll addition that a COM
petent person be employed at a
salary not to exceed $3.50 a month
to carry on the work there.
Desk space and incidental cx-
pcnses were ordered not to exceed
5000 year.
A new motion picture film, to re-
place the one owned by the county,
for exhibition purposes at Exposi-
tion park i'll Los Angeles also was
called for as the film now used is
IN need of repair.
Preparation of advertising matter
for distribution in some large east
ern dairying district as we'll as in
the Fresno and Tulare sections, on
the possibilities of developing the
dairying industry in Imperial Val
ley, WAS provided for. A period of
80 days was stipulated as the time
over which the advertisement might
be used by the board
Funds Transferred
Transfers were made of county
budget funds by the board to dis
pose of bills which were incurred
budget law but which were not pre-
sented for collection until after the
financial estimate went into effect.
A total of $4S65.62 was transferred
including various amounts in elec-
tion fund divisions, horticultural
commissioner budget, board of
trade, mileage and other travelling
expenses.
Owing to the absence of most of
the members of the fair commission
appointed by Gov. G. c. Young, and
asked to meet with the supervisors
yesterday, the session was postpon-
ed until the next meeting of the
board.
Those appointed to act as com
mission were: Tom Anderson, Cal
cxico; Leo Hetzel, Ell Centre; George
Bailey, Calipatria; Dewey Cary
Brawley; A. Y. Preblc, Imperial; F.
A. Willard, Ioltville; Sam Rowe
Westmorland, and Sam Robinson
Holtville.