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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-18
BRIDGE ME
ANOTHER
Copyright, 1927, by The Ready Ref
erence Publishing Company
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

queen; Jack; X-any card lower than
10.)
/. When holding: hearts-Q j x
x x; diamonds-A x; clubs-A x;
spades-X x x x, what should you
bid?
2-Should you take out partners
ro-trump into major when holding
any seven of a major?
3. Why is it dangerous to take
your partner out of no-trump with
major weakness?
The Answers
l. One heart.
2. Yes.
3. He may re-bid no-trump relying
on your strength.
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The Rules

The Rules
l. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word 10 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 letter
at time,
3. You must have a complete word
of common usage for each jump
Slang words and authorizations don't
count.
4. The order of letters can not be
changed.
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Questions and
AnSzOeTS

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EDITOR.
Are the eggs of female fish fer
tilted by the male?
Yes, after they are laid.
How wide is the Irish Sea between
Ireland and England? Has it been
Swum?
It is 40 miles across at its widest
point and never has been swum.
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Demand a Special Session


While the gesture of six city councilmen
looking toward the custer of Mayor Slack may
be highly complimentary to that official and
serve to bring more confidence to his admin
istration, it does suggest situation that is in
tolerable.
AS long as these city councimen, some Of
whom are under indictment, remain in power,
there is sure to be confusion and turmoil.
The record they made as members of the
council and their chickering's and bargainings
with Duvall completely destroyed their useful
ness because it left them without a shred of
public confidence or respect.
That they should now attempt to get rid
of Slack, whom they elected so brief time
ago, is in perfect keeping with their records.
That they wish to get rid of him and get
back some legatee of the Duvall regime is un-
derstandable
Whenever and wherever they have been
kept away from the power and profits of their
own private enterprises they have revolted
They chung to Duvall as long as they had
the hope of taking from him the perquisites
that 60 with appointments to minor jobs.
The only surprise is that they waited so
long for some henchman of the old machine to
point to way in which they might embarrass
the city. *
If it were merely the question of whether
Slack should be mayor, it would not be serious.
But this movement, the sure precursor to
others. is well calculated to throw the whole
city government into turmoil and confusion
and create situation of distrust and unrest
as to make all government chaotic
There is, fortunately, quick and easy way
10 get rid of these councilmen and the last
memory of the Duvall administration and all
that it stood for.
That is by giving the people at once the
form of government for which they have al
ready voted by large majority.
The people are entitled to the city manager
system, not in 1890 but this year.
The people have voted for it and shown that
they desire it. All that stands in the way is the
vicious law passed by the last Legislature
which attempted in vain to keep Duvall in
Office and which extended the time under which
city manager changes could be made to the end
of the elective terms of mayors then in office.
A special session of the Legislature, meeting
for single day, could repeal that amendment
and permit the will of the people to be carried
out.
The expense of such session would be
trivial when compared to the constant ex-
pense and burden that is created by permitting
the city council to remain in power and
threaten with disruption and chaos.
There should be a demand today upon Gov
crnor Jackson that he call the Legislature into
session Immediately for this purpose.
The friends Of the city manager movement,
the friends Of good government, all men and
women who are tired of this constant threat
to the stability of government, should join IN
a demand to the Governor that he act and act
at once. 1t is travesty and tragedy that men
under Indictment for misuse of power should be
permitted to menace the welfare and prosperity
Of the city.
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Competition Not Strife

Competition is not only the life
of trade, but of achievement. We
learn how to do things by matching
our strength and wits against each
other.
But competition is not strife.
You car prove your superiority
just as we'll in a foot race as in a
fight.
You can prove it even more con-.
cluSively by doing something worth
while little better than any one
else.
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)eS the

Thapsus (46 B. c., and remained
long enough on the scene to give
administrative orders which became
the basis of the reconstruction of
the Roman Empire south of the
Mediterranean. Then he recrossed
the sea to Spain, met the last Sen
atorial force, defeated it, and, broken
in health, and almost weary of life,
returned at last to Rome.
CAESAR FIRST IN ROME
1T is the custom OF his critics to
l. inquire why Caesar fought so
many battles after crossing the
Rubicon, and gave so little time to
the administrative needs of the
State.
Tt is an ungenerous complaint; for
obviously these battles were forced
upon him, and he more than any
one else longed for peace. From the
day when he crossed the Rubicon
to the clay of his assassination he
was permitted to spend hardly more
than a year in Rome. And yet it
was in those fifteen months that
he laid the foundations of the great
est empire in history, and estab-
lished a system of order that was
to hold Greco-Roman civilization
together for almost four hundred
years.
He found the city and indeed all
Italy in chaos and distress; trade
langUishing under insecurity and
debt, and people starving through
the disorganization of the food sup
ply.
Assuming the powers of dictator
he decreed the cancellation of all
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Plymouth Pilot
CRepublican)

Republicans seem to be much
pleased over the action of the
State committee this week in
choosing a new State chairman.
They are pleased for two rea-
sons: First, because the commit
tee went at its job with a free and
open mind, anxious only to serve
the party in the best possible way;
and second, because in their final
decision they seem to have chosen
a man who is ace high" in all re-
spects, and one who appeals to
the citizenship as being the right
kind for the place.
1t has been feared that the
choice would be governed almost
entirely by personal desires on
the part Of Senator Watson, or
some other leader in the party
and that the committee, in a fac
tional contest, would lose sight of
the general party good. That they
did not do so is a commendable
thing on the part of the commit
tee and also on the part of Sem
ator Watson. The Senator has
risen very much in the estimation
of his friends and of the State by
his wise action in this matter of
the new State chairman.
AS a result of the committees
action the party has taken on a
new spirit of hope and will look
forward eagerly to the spring pri-
mary and the State convention, set
for May 1924.
The Nation
Charles Shambaugh, garage
keeper of Lafayette, Ind, goes
down on our 1923 list of Aneri-
cans we like. In the end he may
do more to make the Nation
laugh at the pompous fubdubs we
call admiralS than dozen con-
gressional Investigations. Mr..
Shambaugh, bored with selling
cars, read about Admiral Brun-
by's efforts to raise the S-4, and
out of pure, idle curiosity" as
he put it afterward-wired the
admiral that he was interested
and wanted a conference. The
good admiral. who was so busy he
could not stop to tell newspaper
men whether the S-4 prisoners
were still alive, wired back long
reply $50 downright warm and
friendly" that Shambaugh drove
to Indianapolis and took the next
train for Boston. He haG never
seen submarine or a diver or
been OH anything but river
boat, but the commandant of the
Charlestown maynard put him on
the naval tug Mojave and sent
him to Provincetown. There he
dined with Admiral Brumby,
spent the night in officers quar-
tiers on the mine sweeper Bush
nell, inspected-and approved
the diving operations, and re-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-18
SAYS:

Life has lot of better things to
offer than the quarreling, conten-
ton and scandal that form such a
large part of news and conversa-
ton.
One no longer has to smell blooo
to get kick.
The beauty of civilization is thai
it teaches men how to find adven-
ture and success without hurting
each other.
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To the Editor:

To the Editor:
1t was unfortunate that your pen
dropped a word while writing the
splendid editorial on Louis F. Post.
for the writer is fully convinced it
was an unintentional statement,
that Henry George advocated a tax
on land, for. if we tax the acreage
or area, heaven knows that would
finish the farmer and he would need
no further relief"
The single tax as proposed by Mr..
George would consider "the sacred
right Of property" as produced by
man and would leave it altogether
free from taxation, but it would
tax land values which are created
by good government and the COM
munity as whole. Farm land being
the least valuable, would not nav as
much tax as at present.
The single tax would result in de-
stroying land specializing, land
monopoly and monopoly of natural
resources. 1t would logically bring
into existence and establish in real
ity that grand old democratic motto
of Equal rights to all and special
privileges to none" 1t would mean.
as Thomas Jefferson declared, that
"the earth belongs in usufruct to
the living" also applied Christian
ity" by writing it into our statutes.
1t has its opponents in those who
contribute nothing to the wealth of
the country and who will fight its
enactment in every way.
For fifty years it has been taught
to the enlightenment of the people
by such men as Louis F. Post and
Tom l.. Johnson, one time mayor of
Cleveland, Ohio, who, while mil
l1onaire, was so convinced of the
justice of the movement that he
predicted before his death that, "The
single tax is coming and when it
does come, it will come with power!"
Democrats! What you need is not
only good men, but sound issues
with which to. go before the people;
issues founded on truth and Justice:
issues that will appeal to the COM
mon people of whom you claim to
be champions and you will win and
remain in power for many years.
Let your slogan be: Free trade,
free land and free men," and the
masses will rally to your standard.
CHAS. H. KRAUSE, SR.,
STA E. Drive, Woodruff Pl.
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"-@N AASS ~ PNOAAoAANOs
Request for more light along Pier
son Ave, between Fall Creek Blvd.
and Twenty Fourth ST., was made
to Mr.. FiXit today.
Dear Mr.. Fixit: Pierson Ave. is
poorly lighted at best, but at pres
ent the gas light at corner of alley
between Twenty Fourth st. and Fall
Creek Blvd, west side of the street,
has a poor mantle and the light does
not illuminate more than a five-foot
radius. wonder if you can do any,
thing about the situation.
w. H. F..
City Engineer A. H. Moore Or
dered the light put in condition.
Dear Mr.. Fixit: What is the
trouble with our police that they
can't do anything with these
gambling machines better known as
slot machines? Every level-headed
person knows it is gambling in the
worst form. Not a chance in the
world to win. We all know these
Slugs are good for trade. Let's see
what can be done. 1t is not hard to
get evidence that these slugs are
turned in for trade if they try.
READER.
Fred Connell, safety board presi-
dent, declared the police have been
making every effort to enforce the
law as it applies 20 gambling. Ev-
cry effort to gather evidence of
violations is made by police. he
declared Police are temporarily
restrained from interference by a
court order.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-18

Governor Al Smiths message to the New York
Legislature required 10000 words but the people ain
seen nothing yet" Wait until Al gets in full swing.
Hartford City News
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-18
TriumphS of Science

The great task of education is to
overcome the force of primitive
traits and traditions, to open the
eyes OF young people to the oppor-
tunities that modern life makes
possible, to create in them an I'M
derstanding that not only success,
but satisfaction, can be found in
pursuing a thousand careers which
involve no conflict with their fellow
beings.
1t no longer is necessary to prove
ones strength by knocking another
man down. or look for thrills in
the field of blood and bruised flesh.
The triumphs of science today
not only overshadow those of the
battlefield of yesterday, but they
promise much more by way of
progress. What is even better than
that, they promise no less by way
of interest, enjoyment and satisfac-
ton.
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Eight out Of ten pianos, says a speaker at ma
tonal meeting of piano tuners out of tune all of
the time. This leaves two pianos, probably in stor
age.-Anderson Herald.
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Times Readers
Voice VieWS

The name and address OF the author
must accompany every contribution. but
on request will not be published. Let
preference.
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To the Editor: 1t is to be hoped
that when the Indianapolis park
board and board of coming appeals
makes their decision in the baseball
park site question, relative to the
building of a modern home for the
Indians across from the State fair
ground, that the boards will have
some consideration both for the city
Of indianapolis and the thousands
of fans.
For years this town has gone
along with a dilapitated, Sagging
ball park and now that the new
owners of the club want to put our
city in the up and going class, let's
not apply the brakes. The truth is
that we have only too few men in
this community who are willing to
do big things and when one of this
few proposes real proposition the
thousands of baseball fans as we'll
as the public spirited citizens should
get behind Mr.. Perry with such
impetus as to make no mistake
about the public mind.
The site across from the State
Playground is the most logical in
town. The ground is vacant and has
been since the beginning of the city
and probably will remain so. 1t isn't
very likely that anyone would want
to build 81 residence in keeping
with the price asked for the lots be-
cause Of the fact that the site al
ready faces perhaps the largest
amusement and exhibition center in
the State, with the additional Diet
riment of a railroad main line and
a railroad depot adjacent to the
property. The ball park in that
spot, if anything would lend beauty
to the boulevard since the owners
of the club are on record for erect
ing a splendid stadium inclosed with
an ornamental wall of concrete and
intend to plan Identification of the
outside as we'll as the inside.
If the park is permitted there we
would have much desired addition
to the cityS achievements as we'll
as a baseball park where mothers
wives, sisters and sweethearts and
the thousands Of baseball loving
citizens could enjoy the cleanest and
best sport in the land. Therefore it
IS to be hoped that the boards viii
consider the best interests of the
city and its 100000 inhabitants,
issue the permit and allow the work
Of construction to begin at once.
II. H. MARTIN.
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Some Congressman may rise up and grow eloquent
for bigger Navy with which to hunt the fools that
try to fly across the oceans-Elwood Call.
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If force of logic can't settle a question, other
kind of force has look-in.-Brazl Times.
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What is the national wealth of the
United States?
For 1925 it was computed at $780,
aOS,862,0O0, not including undevel-
tped resources.
Where is Colgate University?
At Hamilton, N. Y.
Who was the mother of David, the
King of Israel?
He was the son of Jesse, but the
name of his mother is nowhere
given. He was the great grandson
of Ruth, the Moabitess.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-18

Who is the director Of the Yerkes
observatory?
Prof. Edwin B. Frost.
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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.
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Mr.. Fixit

Request for Better Light
ing on Pierson Ace. Is
Made.
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Yet square peg in round hole fit in with
complete success if it will develop in the right way
-Rushville Republican.
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LIE 10 convey 10 CIle
public the idea that taxes are outrageously high
Back figures don't prove it. In fact they don't
seem to prove anything.
Governor Al Smiths message to the New York
Legislature required 10000 words, but the people ant
seen nothing yet" Wait until AL gets in full swing
Hartford City News
Eight out Of ten pianos, says a speaker at a
tonal meeting of piano tuners out of tune all of
the time. This leaves two pianos probably in stor-
age.-AnderSon Herald.
Some Congressman may rise up and grow eloquent
for bigger Navy with which to hunt the fools that
try to fly across the oceans-Elwood Call.
If force of logic can't settle question, no other
kind of force has ook-in-Brazil Times.
Yet square peg in round hole can fit in with
complete if it will develop in the right way
-Rushville Republican
Guns are commonly used but the best way to
protect the honor of the home to marry the right
kind of woman-Linton Citizen.
Our philosophy is that the world ends every night
and starts out new again every neutrality-suspicious.
Dispatch.
The fancier kitchens are made, the shorter time
women spend there-Elkhart Truth
1t is feared that too many bachelors get all the
credit for not marrying-Mishawaka Enterprise
Trouble with having grouchy look is you seldom
get pleasant one--Lafayette Courier
You can't get on your feet by sitting around
Jeffersonville News.
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LOCAL PRESBYTERIAN and METHODIST
PASTORS FAVOR UNION OF CHURCHES

mentioned at general assemblies or
conferences of the churches in
volved, or in any literature received
by them so far as they could recall,
the pastors said.
Gives Hearty Approval
although the idea is entirely
new to me, heartily approve Of it,"
said the Rev. Wright this morning.
There has been some discussion of
union of the Presbyterian churches
north and south, but not of q mer-
ger with any other denomination.
even if the union is perfected,
it would be quite a long time before
it could be actually put into prac-
tice, on account of the numerous adj
justments that would have to be
worked out, due to the different
forms of government" continued the
local Presbyterian pastor.
"Doctrincly, the forms of the two
churches are quite similar, but the
Methodists have the Episcopal form
OF church government, while that Of
the Presbyterian church i; more on
the democratic order.
1T would surely be great day
for our country when we can unite
on the fundamental points Of faith
and have a unity of action, and I
am highly in favor Of such plan.
In fact / would favor a unification
of all Protestant churches if it is
not accomplished at the cost of too
great a compromise.
lev. Water Says Plan Is Feasible
1.-THE plan sounds very feasible
and should work out as successfully
as it has in Canada" said the Rev.
Water to a Tribune reporter today.
I'm day when the ideals of life
center around the words scoopera-
tion, unity efficiency and the
increase of the output it is a most
healthy sign to see the churches
eager and anxious to do away with
rivalry and competition.
"What glorious day i would be
for Protestants If not only the
Presbyterian and Methodist but all
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OCEAN FLYERS
LEAVE ISLAND
IN FORD PLANE
Will Stop at Lake Ste. Agnes
For Fuel-May Reach New
York Friday

Quebec, April 26.-(Bv the Can
adam Press 1.-The Ford relief plane
bearing the crew of the Bremen was
sighted over Harrington, Que, at
S:45 a. m, according to q message
to the Canadian government tele-
graph office here. Harrir gton is
approximately lip miles southwest
Of Grccnly Island which the plane
left at 7:45.
BY their early mo:nir departure
q n Grow -, three men who
re first to fly across the ;
from east to west were EXPECTED to
rcach their original objective at
New York by Friday evening. A
stop is t. be made at Lake Ste.
Agrcs to rcfuel the plane.
The formal welcome Of New York
has been postponed to Monday and
Tuesday in tribute to Bennett.
The monoplarc Bremen, which
bore the two Germans and the Irish
man from LELAND to the lonely is
land, was abandoned to await ship
when the straits should be clear Of
ice.
The announcement of the takeoff
was flashed by the government
wireless, which had been almost the
sole link with civilization during
the Is days the plane and it's crew
had been held at the island.