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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Stubborn TO CHANGES

The decision of Miss Lillian Genth
to give up the painting Of nudes
seems to have a logical place in the
argument. She has made some
thing of a reputation in developing
the September Morn School of Art.
Her decision to abandon it comes
as a great surprise, especially since
the public is left to guess wWhy.
Not that it is any of the public's
business, but that human curiosity
is irrepreSsible.
The convention which demands
an apology or explanation when
ever a person changes his mind is
not only quite as rigid, but quite as
irksome as is that which demands
a certain kind of clothing.
The country is peeved at Miss
Genth for exactly the same reason
it was peeved at President Coolidge,
and its peeve at both is due to the
same kind of loyalty to convention.
What we are used to, we want,
whether there is any sense in it or
not.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
How the Ocean Fliers Died

What the last moments of an unsuccessful
ocean flight like? What is the nature of the final
tragedy in md-ocean darkness?
lot of us have tried to picture it, since the dis
appearance of Nungesser and Coli and the others who
were lost at sea. Now comes Commander Richard E
Byrd's book, "Skywa1d," to tell u.s.
Byrds plane, you remember came down in the
water off the French coast. If it had not been close
to land Byrd and his three companions undoubtedly
would have drowned Byrd gives graphic descrip-
ton of the crash.
The plane hit the with terrific force. He was
dazed by the blow; moment later he found himself
swimming around in the water. Nove he discovered
climbing out of window Of the sinking plane; Acosta
and Balchen appeared a moment later, swimming
near the wreckage.
Fortunately, they able to get ashore. But that
account Of the wreck gives understanding of
what the last moments of other less fortunate avia
tors must have been like.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
The Wilderness Vanishes

Not more than twentyone areas in the public lands
of the United States be found suitable for reserva
ton by the Government as wilderness recreation
grounds for the people, according to report of the
National Conference on Outdoor Recreation.
No more impressive commentary on the spread of
civilization in this country be adduced than this
simple statement BY wilderness, in connection with
public parks is meant portion of the public domain
where primitive nature is modified to the least posi-
BILE degree by human influence.
Twenty years or so ago there were plenty of such
sections Today they few and far to find. There
still hardy and adventurous souls who pre-
fer such localities for vacation outingfar from the
ubiquitous Ford the milling throngs of resort hotels
the tones of the balyhoo man. and the CASTRO
nomic monotony of the table dhote.
In this pleasant province of summer delight one
would find no roads, no conveyances, no Shelters no
feather beds, post Offices The camper would load
his pack horse and forth into the "cahe-
dra siences of the dim woods rocky heights sever
ing completely possible all connection with cvili-
cation.
1t is to be hoped that the Government recognizes
the wisdom of the recommendation of the conferences
that such be set aside for the benefit CT those
who do not insist upon being met by uniformed
doorman and host of bell boys upon entering the
forest primeval.
One thing is pointed out with significance in the
report that wilderness recreation is the one form of
outdoor life which cannot be restored or made to
order and that measures to preserve it are not made
Soon the opportunity in America will be gone forever
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students of Assyriology in his treatise on 1.-THE
Liver in Antiquity and the Beginnings of Anatomy.
The Babylonians practced divination, that is they
attempted to foretell the future.
One of their chief methods was to examine the in
ternal organs of sacrifcial animals
The earliest records of any anatomical studies are
those of the Babylonian priests.
AS Jastrow points out, they did most of their fore
casting events from examination of the liver.
The Babylonians regarded the liver the seat of
life. This probably because the liver is so rich
in blood
Jastrow gives many instances of the use of the
word liver" in Assyran and Hebrew and Greek writ
ings in precisely the symbolic fashion that we the
word heart" today.
The success of divination depended on the care
with which the priest inspected the liver
AS a result, the science - anatomy was begun.
Careful drawings made of the liver. Clay models
we're also made
number of these models are to be found in
European museums today. One of sleeps liver
dates back to about 1000 b. G.
AS time went on, other organs beside the liver
inspected in diinations but the liver lost
its place the chief one to be considered.
The practice of dvination was handed down from
the Assyrians to the Greeks and from them to the
Romans.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Not the Ships Fault

London newspapers are having good deal Of fun
the fai of American athletes to do the things
expected n them in the Olympic games.
One of the reasons commonly advanced by London
writer's is that the Americans not properly quar-
tered the liner President Roosevelt 1t is said that
the dining is "stuffy and cramped" and that the
living accommodations are not such to promote the
best of health and spirits.
This may all be very true. But you might re-
member this The London press never loses sight of
an opportunity to take poke at American ships If
the Olympic debace happens to offer an opening for
a roundabout whack at ships that trying to COM
pete with British vessels, it can be imagined that
British writers are going to strain point two if
necessary, to make the most of it,
The American Olympic failure may be hard to ex-
plain But it does that some better reason than
the quarters offered by the President Roosevelt must
be at hand.
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HERE is an issue on which
L. l. neither Smith nor Hoover
have made themselves clear, as one
of the 117OOO,OOO souls in this coun-
try who enjoy confusion, I demand
that they Go so.
The question referred to is
whether stenographers, especially
those engaged in public service,
shall come to work with bare legs.
1t has been raised in Los Angeles,
but there is no reason why it should
not become Nation wide.
The question obviously merges
itself into the larger problem of
whether stenographers, or any one
else for that matter, should be COM
PEELED to wear clothes at all.
A broad construction of the doc
trine of personal liberty suggests
no interference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Bridge Play
Made Easy
BY W. W. WENTWORTH

tAbbreyiatiOn,s: A-ase; king; O.
than 100
a SSUME, for the following illus
L n trations, that east had bid one
spade, but south has won the con-
tract with a bid of one no trump.
Thus, if west holds a solid suit,
or only a singleton in the suit
named by his partner, it often is
advisable to lead from his own
strongest suit, for it probably can
be more easily established.
l. West holds-spades K 10 5;
hearts @ 8; diamonds @ 4; clubs
10 8 5 3.
West should lead the of spades.
Since the declarer must hold a stop
in spades, you may in this manner
capture all of his possible spade
tricks.
2. West holds-spades 4 8; hearts
A K @ 2; diamonds @ 4 3 2; clubs
6 5 4.
West should lead the King of
hearts. When you hold solid suit It
is advisable to open it before lead
ing partners suit.
3. West holds-spades 7 6 5;
hearts A K j; diamonds 3; clubs
4 8 Q.
West should lead the King of
hearts and then switch to partners
suit.
4. West holds-spades 2; hearts
2; diamonds K @ 5 4; clubs
A 4 2.
West should lead the King of dia-
monds and continue the suit as he
has strong re-entry in clubs. The
diamond suit may be established
more readily than the spade suit.
5. West holds-spades 2; hearts
3; diamonds 8 7 4 2; clubs
TO 8.
West should lead the Of spades.
Although it is a singleton, he has
no other desirable lead.
Copyright. 1925. by the Ready Reference
Publishing Company
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
With other Editors

The authorities are sorely
pressed by bandits, murderers and
all sorts of criminals. Their work
is made much more unpleasant
by those who, by pleading for
those already sentenced, unwit-
tingly, but effectually, encourage
law violators to hope for soft
hearted treatment in dealing with
offenders.
Everywhere in America we hear
of robbers and highwaymen going
around heavily armed in public
thoroughfares, shooting to kill
whenever they are challenged or
offered resistance. The public has
been stirred to the depths of its
soul by crimes.
Police officials have been
aroused to extraordinary activity.
But there are still numerous dan
gerous men roaming around loose,
and there should be no relaxation
Of vigilance in hunting down the
guilty. Surely, then, convictions
should come ahead of pardons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Fl. Wayne News-sentineI

Fl. Wayne NewS-SentineI
There's scarcely a day but sees
a whole army of well-intentioned
people running around the streets
in quest of signatures on petitions
for pardons and reprieves. There
is entirely too much of that sort
of thing.
OF course there are times when
clemency for prisoners is sought
in q wide, spontaneous demand.
But most of the petitions circu-
lated around town are hastily
Matched up and depend for their
success upon the disposition of
many amiable persons to sign
anything in reason when they are
respectfully and pathetically APP
preached.
Surely now is no time for the
granting of any large number of
pardons. This is an era in which
there should be consideration of
petitions for pardons solely on the
merits Of each individual case.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Pride in CruSading

Bad as corruption may be, it not
only makes news, but opportunity
for courageous editors to crusade.
BY the same token, it makes bust
ness for lawyers and politicians.
A lot Of our ideals would not seem
half so good if we could attain
them. Think what a country this
would be without graft, corruption
or crime. What would there be left
for the reformer, not to say the
judge and the sheriff?
Everyone is opposed to corruption
OF course, to murder, theft and
poverty, but the opposition is really
what makes life interesting. Fight
ing them, trying to overcome them.
and, above all else, the illusionment
that we are making Roadway gives
us courage to go OH.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN

Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia. the
Health Magazine.
IN the summer season the boy
l. equipped with an air gun or
slingshot becomes a serious men
ace to everyone in his vicinity unless
he has been taught definitely the
proper use of these accessories OF
play.
Recently two San Francisco ply
sicianS reported several instances in
which eyes had been practically
ruined by careless employment OF
these devices.
One boy 16 years Of age was hit
in the right eye by BIB shot from
an air gun. Although the device
itself is not extremely powerful, the
metal entered the right eye and
caused swelling and bleeding.
After the swelling had subsidized,
an investigation revealed the Bis
shot in the eye and it was necessary
to perform an operation in order
to remove the metal.
After this the eye recovered, but
with some permanent soaring and
loss of vision.
In another case, a boy IL years
of age who was playing behind a
wooden box was hit with a BIB shot
fired by a boy who was using the
box as a target.
The shot entered his left eye and
brought about an immediate loss
of vision. The result here also was
an operation with some permanent
loss of vision in the eye.
The metal was found only by the
use of the X-ray.
In a third case a boy years of
age was struck in The left eye with
a staple from a slingshot while
playing Indian with some other boys.
The shock ruptured the capsule
of the eye and tore the delicate It's
sues beyond the point of complete
repair.
BY the modern use of the x-ray
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Questions and AnSzOerS

which will attack upholstered fur
niture. Their presence is not known
until they begin to come forth in
great numbers. The only remedy
is to have the furniture re-
upholstered or fumigated.
About how far is it from Lands
End, England to John O'Groats in
Scotland?
Approximately TOO miles.
Does a man who enlists In the
army have to pay for his own uni
form?
No, he is given a clothing allow
ance estimated to be sufficient to
supply him with all the clothing
he needs. If he overdraws this
allowance, he must pay for addi
tional clothing.
Is the swimming pool at Broad
Ripple park the same depth all
over?
The water in the Broad Ripple
pool graduates from a depth of
eight inches to twelve feet, is $50
feet long and 207 feet wide.
Is there company in Indian
apOlis that receives songs for phOn-
Ograph records and pays royalty
on them?
We do not know of any company
in Indianapolis that makes records.
Gennett records are made at Rich
mond, Ind.
Will you please state the number
of miles of track owned by the In
dianapOIis Street Railway Company
and also the number of cars owned
and operated by the concern.
The Indianapolis Street Railway
Company owns ITO miles of track
and operates 300 cars in Indian
apolis.
Who were the parents of James
w. Gerard and where and when
was he born?
He is the son of James and Jenny
Gerard and was born in GeneSeo,
N. Y, in 1867.
Where and when did Abram Van
Buren,, son of President Van Buren,,
die?
In New York in 1873 at the age of
sc.
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day to contend with without being
forced to gave at a stunt that is
not brave, but foolhardy?
There are too many good things
that could be featured to take up
such a relic of barbarouS days when
men tortured themselves because
theey knew no better.
Besides, the public does not care
for such cheap advertising. Tell
that guy to get a decent job and 20
to work--or to Jail. and oblige
H. M. STEWART.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Lack Sense Of Values

Conceding the necessit,- of issues.
1t does seem that we might select
them with better sense of value.
Some are obviously more important
than others. but that appears to
have little influence on our choice.
We ere quite as apt to get excited
over neighborhood scandal as an
international controversy. More
often than not a divorce attracts
greater attention than a diplomatic
intrigue.
We are not only provincial, but
personal in our view points.
Prohibition would not be the is
sue it is if it did not appeal to the
individual palate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Boy With SIingShOt Apt to Be Menace

eign material without any further
trouble.
Certainly any child that is per-
mitted to use an air gun or sling
shot should be thoroughly impressed
with the fact that such a device is
a menace if improperly employed
and destruction of materials or of
human tissue should mean perma-
nent removal of the devices from
the possession of the boy who can
not be trusted with them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE

it is possible to find foreign sub
stances when they penetrate the eye
and to remove them when necessary.
In many cases, when the foreign
material is clean in sense that it
is free from bacteria, and if it is in
portion of the eye where it does
not obstruct vision, it may remain
for a considerable period of time
without removal.
Sometimes the inflammatory re-
action tends to get rid of the for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
This Date i'm
L. s. History

Aug. Ia
1670-William Penn arrested for
preaching in Grace Church
Street, London.
1779-American feet under John
Paul Jones returned from
France
l876-First wire of the Brooklyn
Bridge drawn over the river
1894-John Quincy Adams, Ameri-
can statesman, died.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14

against CIlS IdF-
ages Of disease.
Magical prac-
tees were highly
developed. But,
as is often the
case, good was
mixed with the
bad.
The study of
anatomy had its
b e gin n i n 6 S
in magical prac-
tees.
TIL is W a S
pointed out by
the late Prof.
Morris Jastrow,
Opn Of tho oreat-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14

Editor Times: I see by the eve
ming paper that another fool killer
is coming to Indianapolis. AS a
reader of The Times, wish to say
that I am surprised to think that
you would sponsor such silly thing
as a pole-climber.
Don't you think that we have
enough nerve-wracking stunts every
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able question Of fact or information by
writing to Frederick M; Kerby. Question
ingt9n Bureau. 1872 New '' YORK AVE" ASe..
s stamps d io5 d5sDiS MsaoaI ana legal
tended research be made All other
questions Will receive a personal reply
Unsigned REQUESTS cannot be answered
All letters are confidential You are
cordinally invited to make use Of this
free service as often as YOU please;
EDITOR
When is the dark" and when is
the light" of the moon?
The expressions dark and light
of the moon are popular terms
having no astronomical significance.
The dark of the moon is defined as
the interval of a few days near new
moon when the moon is invisible;
therefore the remainder of the
lunar month may be regarded as
the light of the moon.
Is a naturaIized American citizen
of Italian birth liable for military
duty if he returns to Italy, or can
the American Government protect
him?
If an Italian-born naturalized
American citizen returns to Italy,
and did not before leaving that
country complete his military serv-
ice, he is liable to be drafted, and
the United States Government cam
not intervene in his behalf. There
is no treaty on the subject of
naturalization between the United
States and the Italian government,
The present italian law upholds
the doctrine of inalienable
allegiance-once an italian, always
an italian.
How long should a pair of shoes
last?
The conditions Of use, as well as
the quality and size of the soles are
the determining factors. No useful
average can be given.
What was the population of In
dianapOlis in 1875 and what is the
present population?
We are unable to ascertain the
population in 1875. However, in
1870 it was 1924, and in 1880,
it was 75,O56. The present popu-
lation is estimated at 358,819.
What are the bugs that look like
lady bugs" that get into furniture
and ruin it?
Probably they are carpet beetles,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
No. 1928

II ARLY civilization reached higher stage in Meso-
T. potama than it did in Egypt. Consequently we
would expect to find Assyrian and Babylonian con-
tributions carrying medicine to higher point than
the Egyptians had carried it.
But like the Egyptians, the Babylonians attributed
disease the work of evil spirits and SO they too de-
veIoped double system in which magic was used
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Daily Thoughts

A merry heart doeth good. like
a medicine; but a broken spirit
drieth the bones.-PrOverbs 1922.
=,
nEEP Joy is serene and sober
~ emotion, rarely evinced in open
merriment.-Mme. Roland.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14
Women Find Better Jobs

You know of course, that there was a tremendous
increase in the number of American women who
worked for their living between 1910 and 1920 Don't
you?
Well, you're mistaken. The Women's Bureau of
the Department of Labor reveals that the increase in
the number Of women workers in that decade the
smallest in fifty years.
What really happened that the number of
women in some jobs increased enormously, while the
number of women in other jobs decreased. Women
servants for instance, declined in number about ID
per cent while the shrnkage in the number of
in agricultural work was even greater. On the other
hand the number of in professions increased
80 per cent While in clerical work increased
40 per cent.
Nearly as many women were earning their own liv-
ing fifteen years ago now but they doing it
in less pleasant and remunerative ways.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-08-14

And now we're to have radio motion pictures right
in our own living rooms At last hubby will be glad
to take friend wife to the movies
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Times Readers Voice Vez0S

The name and address of the author
must accompany every contribution, but
on request will not be published. Let
Lreference.
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Anatomy i'm Magic

David Dietz on Scienc,
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Authorizations: A-ace; king; O.
queen; Jack: X-any card lower
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N IEWSPAPERS of the world con-
L ' sciously are working for peace,
but often unconsciously through ex-
aggerated nationalism and provoca-
tive news they contribute to a
certain incessant international irri-
tation,' Willis j. Abbott, contrib
uting editor to Christian Science
Monitor, told the institute.
Interest of the American public in
foreign news is growing, due to
American participation in the war
and heavy investments abroad, Alb
bolt believes.
He quoted Karl A. Bickel. presi-
dent of the United Press, "as keen
an observer Of international affairs
and as astute a Judge of world
standards as can be found in the
profession today" as saying the
United Press has doubled its for
eign report since 1920 in response to
this increased public interest.
But the Associatde Press manager
was quoted by Abbott as believing
that interest in European affairs
has lessened since the years i'm
mediately after the war"
Evening star., 1928-11-25

much larger mileage of light roads for
lighter traffic.
With respect to regulation, Mfr
Chaplin said that the cooperative work
undertaken under Mr.. Hoover's direc.
ton and looking toward uniform traffic
regulation will do much to further safe
travel, while the uniform sign and di-
rection standards already agreed upon
by the States and Federal Government
will be welcomed by motorists every
where.
With respect to the business regula-
ton of motor vehicles engaged in inter-
state commerce, Mr.. Chaplin said that
the motor industry would not oppose
any regulation which may be based or
facts which clearly indicate that the
public interest requires protection. I'VE
do oppose" he added. "any and al
regulations which may have for Its pur-
pose the protection of any one trans
portation group contrary to the gen.
eral interest in all kinds of efficient
transportation. We are ready to rest the
result upon whatever facts may be
brought out by dispassionate govern
ment survey Of the whole subject"
Mr.. Chaplin also touched upon the
necessity of protecting the public inter.
est against undue grants of toll bridge
franchises to private interests, saying
that at no time should such interests
be permitted to place perpetual toll
barriers across roads which have beer
built by the public.