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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Hiding Behind Hoover

Republican editors and politicians who were
most vigorous few months ago in denouncing
Herbert Hoover as m-American and foe of
the farmer are now, quite naturally, trying to
get aboard the band wagon and to hide their
own deficiencies with protests of party feality
Neither the people nor Mr.. Hoover will be
greatly fooled as to either motives or men.
The truth is that there is no more affinity
between Hoover and the Jackson-Leslie Robin
son type of politician than there is between Al
Smith and the Democrat who believes that any
amendment to the Volstead act is as profane as
an amendment to the laws of Noses
The one hope of the old gang which put
Jackson and Robinson into office and made the
statute Of limitations famous as the final de-
Tense of liberty is that the people will become
so enthusiastic for Hoover that they will vote
for anything that bears the Republican label
The effrontery of the editors in making
Jackson, pleader of the statute of limitations,
one of its chief speakers, should warn the
voters of this State as to the real condition
Leslie is the heir to the forces that gave the
State to jackson and permitted Stephensonism
to flower and rot and stink
There are two distinct campaigns in this
State. One of them is national and should be
confined to national matters.
The other is the crsade of Indiana to free
itself and redeem itself That can be done by
following the leadership of Frank Daley, not
as Democrat, but as the exponent of honesty
in government and the foe of corruption in
politics.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
The Wholesome Thrill

Sitting in a modern home, surrounded with the
comforts and conveniences available to the cave
jewellers Of cities those who live soft lives may
wonder why risk their lives in polar expeditions
whether by water or by air.
Many can't that anything worth while is
gained by such adventures Some think they are
foolish and without purpose
But # nothing more were accomplished than to
have the soft read newspaper stories of the bat
ties Of strong with the elements, with all their
attendant suffering and of the heros of those other
rugged men who gladly risk their own lives to save
the lives of others, that alone would justify all the
sacrifice.
We get picture Of elemental human nature at
its best.
And whether those engaged in the struggle happen
to be Italians, Russians, Swedes, Americans, Nor
vegans, something else, forget all the differ
of nationalistic opinion, forget the little
prejudces of religion and other trvialities and
think of them only brave men.
But after the thrill of the excitement has passed,
after sink back into little life, we begin
all again to scratch out another's eyes be-
cause we don't think and believe alike in politics. re-
ligion and other things that mere differences of
opinion, after all.
But it is worth while to have the thrill that comes
from reading of the heroic deeds of real men.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Suicide Theory Grows

A body battered beyond recogni-
ton, with both feet broken, the left
shoulder fractured and a great hole
in the abdomen, was found in the
English Channel. Relatives identi-
fed it as that of the Belgium
banker, Alfred Loewenstein, who
disappeared from an airplane some
two weeks ago. Assuming that they
are right, one angle OF the mystery
has been solved, but in such a way
as to develop another.
Loewenstein was supposed to have
been sitting by table and reading
book just before he vanished, the
inference being that he was dressed.
The body picked up in the channel
had nothing on, except pair Of
silk socks and a wrist watch.
Now the question is, where and
how did Mr.. Loewenstein undress?
The argument that he stepped out
of the wrong door by accident, fell
1000 feet, struck the water, sus-
tanned such injuries as the condi-
ton of his body proves, and then
undressed himself seems rather
absurd.
The only alternative, however, is
that he took off his clothes before
leaving the airplane and threw
them away first. because there is
no evidence that they were found
by his companions. That altetrna-
tive makes the theory of suicide al
most inevitable.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Tunney Firm to Fly

Gene Tunney shows the right
kind Of spirit for a pugilist and
Shakespearian scholar. He refuses
to be disturbed by Tex Richards
opportunities, or threats of an in
junction. With the same calm de-
termination, he refuses to be scared
just because one airplane crashed.
No matter what he owes the pub
lie, or his opponent, he is going to
make the trip from his training
camp to the arena in the speediest
and most up-to-date vehicle that
can be had.
He will make one concession, and
that is to take an amphibian, in
stead of a land plane. For one, I
wish he had not yielded even by
that much.
What this country needs is men
of mettle, men who won't yield a
jot once they have made up their
minds, men who not only have the
courage of their convictions but that
kind Of courage which will not
Swerve an iota. Tunney should have
stuck not only to the airplane, but
to the kind that had to take off
where Winston hit a tree, should
have demonstrated his stamina by
an entire disregard of what every
body thought.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

have declined in brightness for it is now fourth
magnitude star, while Eltanin in the dragons head
is the highest star, being second magnitude star.
Thuban was very important star to the ancients.
At time it the north or pole star That was
about 2700 B. c. 1t lost that honor as result OF the
wabbing of the earth its axis Today Polaris has
it, but in time the honor will pass to other stars.
Just as the whole sky now appears to revove
around Polaris, in 2700 B. G. it appeared to revove
around Thuban. For this reason, the Chinese called
it "Yu Choo" which means the "rght-hand pivot"
The ancient Chaldeans called it "The Life OF
Heaven" "The Judge of Heaven" and "The Favor
able Judge"
The Great Pyramid of CheopS at Ghizeh was so
built that from small chamber cut in the solid rock
below the pyramid Thuban could be viewed night
and day through the central passage of the pyramid
in the days when it the pole star.
The passage is four feet wide, three and one-half
feet high and $50 feet long.
1t is not improbable that 1000 years before Moses
led the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt
the light Of Thuban shone in the eyes Of the priest
astronomers of Egypt they gathered in this mys-
terious chamber below the base of the Great Pyra-
mid and gazed up through the long central passage
The star Eltanin was also regarded with religious
veenraton by the ancient Egyptians. They called it
Isis after their chief goddess.
The ancient temple of Denderah was built so that
the light of this star could be seen from the altar
The temple at Karnak was similarly built so that
Eltanin could be viewed from the altar through row
Of columns 1900 feet long.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
THE American Heart Association

TINE American Heart Association
L ton has developed statistics
indicating the relationship Of oc-
cupation to diseases of the heart.
OF eleven occupations in New
York City, butchers had the highest
per cent of death from heart disease,
with 1876 per cent.
Taiors, cigarmakers and shoe
makers were next, each with more
than 25 per cent, which is the aver
age for all occupations.
Clerical workers and painters had
the lowest percentage Of deaths Of
any workers examined.
Miners suffer severely with heart
disease, tin and copper miners being
objected more frequently than coal
miners.
It was found on investigation that
textile workers in every branch Of
industry are subject to heart disease.
This includes cotton card and frame
tenters, cotton stripers and grinders,
and workers in wool and worsteds as
well.
The clothing industry does not
show such a poor condition. al
though tailors and shoe operatives
have high rates. Hat formers have
even higher rates than boot work
ers.
These rates are still further ex-
ceeded by metal grinders.
Among the professional occupa-
lions lawyers have the highest rate,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Battle Over Salad

Just because the farmers failed
to revolt at the Republican con-
vention is no reason why Kansas
City should live without an argu-
ment when politics flivver, it is all
ways possible to get into a row over
food, as 25,000,000 American nus
bands can testify. Kansas City has
not only proved its resourcefulness
but its logic in turning to chicken
salad as an issue.
1t might have overlooked the idea
if 1875 employees OF local hospitals
had not suddenly become patients,
but let that pass. History contains
no ifs. The 1926 employees ate chicken
salad, became sick, yelled for the
doctor and the doctor not only
named the salad as responsible, but
issued a announcement against its
use in summer.
Now Kansas City has plenty to
talk about, with the medical pro-
fession ranged on one side and the
chefs on the other.
What is even more promising, the
dispute may presently reach Ma
tion-wide proportions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Bridge Play
Made Easy
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A--ace: K-kinE; O.
At times difficulty is experienced
in determining whether to bid a
no trump or a suit. The best dis
tribution of cards for no trump
is 4-3-3-3.
We have determined that If the
hand contains blank suit, a sin
gleton or a worthless doubleton, 1t
is inadvisable to bid no trump.
A major suit (spades or hearts,
always should be given preference
to a no trump when holding a
sound bid in the major suit. A no
trump should be given preference
to a minor suit.
In the light of the foregoing, let
us examine the following illustra-
tions with a view of determining
whether to bid suit or a no trump:
Spades-x x x; hearts-A K
x x; diamonds-X x x. Only two
suits are stopped. Bid one heart.
Spades-K j x; hearts-A x x;
diamonds-K @ x; clubs-X x x
x. Three suits stopped. Count 20
points. Bid one no trump.
Spades-A K j x; hearts-A K x
x; diamonds-K @ x x; clubs-K.
Three suits stopped. Count 81
points. Singleton in clubs. Bid one
spade.
Spades-A K j 10 x; hearts
A K j 10; diamondS-AK x; clubs
none. Three suits stopped. Count
81 points. Blank in clubs. Bid one
spade.
Spades-X X Y; hearts-A @
x; diamonds-A K; clubs, A K @
x x. Three suits stopped. Strong
club suit. Count IS points. Bid one
no trump instead of minor suit
Spades-A K j 10 x x; hearts
"A @ j; diamonds-A; clubs-A
x x. All suits stopped. On account
of singleton A, give preference to
major suit with 80 honors). Bid
one spade.
In bridge, the word never" is
taboo. The proper expression to be
used is hardly ever"
The exception to the rule that to
bid a no trump only when you have
three suits stopped is found in the
hands containing four quick tricks
massed in two suits, but offering no
sound suit bid.
(Copyright. 1928, by the Ready Reference
Publishing Company
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

A CTIONS speak louder than
L N words. Having denounced VIII
liam S. Ware and Frank L. Smith,
the leaders of both parties will now
proceed to emulate them.
The lid is off, with no limit on
subscriptions, and a prospective
campaign cost which should make
Mark Hanna turn over in his grave.
From 100000 to $10,000,000, ex-
perts figure, with possibility Of
doubling, or even trebling that
amount.
Thus we discover what all the up
roar over slush funds accomplished.
The real service Senator Reed ap-
pears to have rendered, is in show
ing the boys how Ware and Smith
did it.
There is the usual slush about
"clean money" of course. and about
the necessity of accerting no sub
scriptionS were the donor or the
amount could be "rightfully ques-
toned" but who will pay any at
tention to such time-honored
twaddle?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
"Public Regulation"

Radio listeners Thursday evening heard nice
voice with the merest tinge of an English accent
1t was the voice OF Samuel insult of Chicago, who
had been introduced to them probably the biggest
figure in the history of American utilities with the
exception of Thomas A. Edison" whose secretary
insult once was.
insults subject was public Utilities as Field for
Investment" but he told lot more than that
His hearers heard that as result of our Amer
lean policy of encouragement Of individual enterprise,
our utilities people at less cost than any
where else in the world
Public regulation, they heard, operates to prevent
wild-catting or the issuance of watered stock The
utilities have 100000 direct investors and banks and
insurance companies have large holdings of utility
stocks they heard, that practically everyone who
has bank account holds insurance policy is
interested in the welfare Of the utilities
Insult didn't mention his personal investments in
senatorial candidates. the extravagant and under
ground propaganda (paid for by the ultimate con-
sumner and not the utility stockhoders) which has
been revealed by the Federal Trade Commission.
1t was good talk-a better talk and much more
extended talk than one would think necessary to in
duce investments in utility stocks and bonds c
Can it be that it really the start of the utilities
defense against recent and Forthcoming revelations by
the Federal Trade Commission which almost has
to find whether wildcatting and issuance of watered
stock are actually part of the complicated financial
setup Of the utility industry?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

DR.. A. w. Brayton and the GER
tainty of sulphurs effect was
vouched for by the doctor.
He said, however, that it was not
necessary to use the pure flour sui
phur; that its constant use in an
undiluted state might lead to what
he termed the sulphur itch" He
said that the thing to do was to
empty out from one-fourth to one
third of the contents of a can OF
cheap talcum; then replace this dis
carded amount of talcum with flour
sulphur.
Since that time I always have
had one or more cans of sulphur
cited talcum at hand n the country
1t is not at all unpleasant to use
and surely will do the business 70
the chiggers.
Dust it owed the legs and arms In
the morning or before going out into
the brush; dust bit into the stock
ings or socks. Try it. Every auto
mobile should be provided with a
can of sulphuretted talcum.
2. A. HETHERINGTON.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Forget Major Ills

We are a great people. we can
always find something to talk about,
even if it is not SO important.
Whether the practice is educational,
it has the merit of keeping our
thoughts from serious matters.
If the people of Spain could only
have gotten into an argument over
chicken salad they might not have
considered it so necessary to go on
with the inquisition, and if the peo-
pie of Salem had been blessed with
an opportunity to DISCUSS the stu
pendous question of whether a prize
fighter should come to the ring in
an airplane they might have gotten
along without the witchcraft up
heaval.
Quarreling over little things has
its advantages. One of them is the
prevention of quarreling over big
things. Chicken salad is much
safer Subject for debate than the
first chapter Of Genesis, and, per-
hapss quite as profitable.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

by the Greek
letter Kappa.
Thurban is next.
TIL ur b n is
Arabic for "the
dragon" T h e
Arabs gave this
same name to
the entire con-
Stellatton. An
thorities believe
from this fact
that the star
was once the
brightest star in
the conStella-
ton.
If that is so,
ThI1han m rs 4
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
- DAILY HEALTH SERVICE
Sh07O Hoo Occupation Affects Heart

musicians next and music teachers
next.
tuberculosis is no longer the lead
ing cause of death among the indus
trial workers, since deaths from
heart disease now are greater.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

Since heart disease represents in
most instances the results of infec-
tons with insufficient or incorrect
care in early life, the way to pre-
Yention is clear.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
This Date i'm
u. S. History

July 81
1608-Capt. John Smith returned to
jamestown from his first trip
of exploration.
1893-New republic Of Hawaii recog-
nized.
l899-Robert G. Ingersoll, orator,
died.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Dragon Was ReUered
No. 1O8

TINE star Thurban is the most interesting star in
i the constellation of Draco This star, as shown
department yesterday, is the third star from the tip
in the diagram of the constellation printed in this
of the dragons tail.
Giansar is the star at the tip of the tail. Then
comes fourth magnitude star known to astronomers
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

John D. Rockefeller said the other day that his
first business transaction the sale Of turkey, started
him the road to financial success. In that way, it
seems, he started pling up the chicken feed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21
Mr.. Fixit
Has Sewer Lid Silenced

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.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

New Yorks new hotels have corkscrews on the
bathroom doors movement is reported foot to
have free lunch establishments the dressing tables
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

Silencing of a noisy sewer lid in
200 block S. Rural st. was accom-
plished today through the aid of
Mr.. Fixit.
Dear Fixit: There is a loose sewer
lid in front Of our house that rat
ties every time a machine runs
over it. Will you please see what
can be done for this as it is very
annoying all the time. E. B.
Street Commissioner Charles A
Grossart promised Fixit to attend
to your complaint.
Relief was promised today on the
following complaints presented to
Truly Nolan, ash and garbage COL
lection superintendent: Montcalm
st. north Of Eighteenth St.; resi-
dences on Hoefgen st. east of Mad
ison Ave and alley between Trow-
bridge and Temple Ave. from
Southeastern to Graydon st.
How do the number of births
compare with the number of deaths
in the United States?
In the year 1925 there were l.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-07-21

David Dietz on Science
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
Hilltop Racqueter Faces
! Henri Cochet On
Tennis Courts

FOREST HILLS. N. X, Sept.
1s.-The schedule OF the quarter
final matches in the national
singles lawn tennis champion
ships today is as follows:
y. ln.--Jacqes Brngn0n. France.
vs. frank shields. New York city.
D. m.-(ieOrge Nj. Lott, Chicago.
va. John DOeg, California.
p. m.-,Jack Crawford, Australia.
VS. francis II. Hunter, New Rochelle
n. y.
D. m.--HenFl Goehet. France. W.
Gregory Mangin, Of Georgetown Unl-
yerstfy.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
ToDAY'S SCRATCHES
BAINBRIDGE

FIRST. RACE--Pop Bell
SECOND RACE-Flyirg Toi ReEu-
is tion and Basha.
THIRD RACE--Superline and win
nipeg
FOURTH RACE-Uncie Boot and
Silent Lillian.
SIXTH RACE-Don r.
SEVENTH RACE-OVerdraft
Weather, clear; track, fast.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13

yards around his lie. and never
takes less than Is or 20 practice
swings When he finally approaches
the ball, there is a session OF wag-
Cling, perhaps Is swings and SHIN
mics and similar motions, and when
he is all ready. and not a moment
before he connects,
Erl Watson's methods may be
revolutionary, and calculated to rile
the ordinary PLAYER. but they seem
to tell in the long run. lie went
around the day the championship
was decided In 81, and he frequent
ly plays well under that figure.
Fri Watson never fails to at
tract gOOtiIy crowd of spec
fatOrs whed.ver he plays. and
all their jeering and gUJfawing
has not the slightest effect on
him. Occasionally he lifts his
dreamy eyes from the bali and
gently chastises the enloOkers.
''It Is not etiquette" he says. ITO
annoy golfers when they are play
ing"
Watson did the st. Andrews in a
trifIe more than three hours and a
half. Browns av9rage is one hour
and three-quarterS, but he patiently
stuck it out while Watson, occa-
sionaIfy tiring as the result Of the
strain of his game, took siesta in
his handy camp chair
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
0TTTAR WILL CAMPAIGNATH HA VzRE DE- GRACI
PETWoRTH A. C. MEETS

The Petworth A. c. VIII hold q
meeting tonight at 1880 o'clock at
the home of John Casey, 1904 Fifth
st. III. w. All members are urged
10 attend as plans will be discussed
for the benefit dance Saturday
night at the Blue Triangle Hut,
TWentieth and b Streets North.
west. A. captain will also be
named.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
ENNYS0N
ELECTED

The Clan MacLennan and British
United soccer teams have joined
the Washington Soccer League.
Clan MacLennan won the pennant
in the Capital City League last year
and British United was runner-up.
Rosedale or Areadians will be the
other entry in the Washington CIR
cult this fall and this matter will
be decided at the meeting Wedncs
day night at s o'clock in the Dis
trict Building.
Dick Tennyson, director of boys
activities for the District play
grounds, has been appointed as
president of the District Soccer
Referees Association. Edward kruse
was chosen as vice president and
John Malloch as secretary.treasurer.
Applications for new officials
as we'll as examinations will be
held Wednesday night at
o'clock i'm Room 2 OF the District
Building. Joe Mitchell and Ben.
iamin Kali. of the municipal
playground soccer staff, have ap-
piled for membership.
The soccer season here opens
Sunday when Clan MacLennan and
Rosedale mix in a practice contest
on the Rosedale Fairgrounds.
The playground officials are max.
ing preparations for big season
among the youngsters who take
great interest in their kicking game.
1t is likely that the District play
ground officials may sponsor A
MARYLAND county school soccer
league which would comprise high
schools within proximity of Wash
ington.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
BLACK HORNERs VISIT

The Black Hornets Of Charlotte.
n. c., will engage the Washington
Black Sox in a ree.gane series at
the Union League Park Fifteenth
and III Streets. n. T.. The first Is
listed Saturday afternoon at 4:30
O'Clock with a doubleheader sched-
uled to start Sunday afternoon at
2.S0 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
THORNCLIFFE

FIRST RACE-Baltimore Belle Fate
'ul. Reign Ceiene. Marie Bank. Lindsay
SECOND RACE--LannieI A...t yss4
THIRD RACE-Sergeant Major.
SEVENTH RACE-Aunt AgEie
Weather clear, track heavy.
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ARLINGTON

FIRST RAcE-Bunthorne, Open Go
Shut.
SECOND RACE-Pretty Pose.
SEVENTH RACE-Open Fire. }.
Weather, clear; track, slow.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
Takes Chair, BookQnd Time
]. While Playing Golf

i LONDON Engand, Sept 13--Erl Watson, D year-old
British golfer, is the tortoise champion of the royal and
ancient game and one except which raed
three weary hours around the course begrudges him
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
Temple u. GridirOner
Is Seriously Injured

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.. Sept.
3.-George Shellenberger, %. of
Olean, N. Y, a student of Temple
University of Philadelphia, was in
serious condition at the City
Hospital today from internal in
juries received during football prac-
tice yesterday. He was kicked in
the side during a scrimmage at
Bader Field.
REX ELEVEN LISTING
The Rex A. c. eleven is arrang-
ing games with S5-pound CLUBS
Phone North 1153-W.
The Washington times., 1928-09-13
NORTHERN PREPs READY

The Northern Props are booking
football games with 135-pound
elevens. Call. Leonardo, Columbia
3T10. Al practice is scheduled Sum