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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
Questions and AnS1UerS

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What street in New York is called
Tin Pan Alley?
The nickname applies to the 300
block of Eighth Ave, where jazz
music publishers are grouped. There
is a new Tin Pan Alley district
forming around Fifty-Seventh ST.
and Broadway.
What is the average amount OF
dressed meat from a medium to good
steer?
The percentage of dressed beef to
live weight Of animal for beef cattle
varies from approximately IS to GO
per cent. Steers grading from me-
dunn to good should yield from So
to Sc per cent dressed meat.
How did the Latin language orig
mate?
From the vernacular of the Latini
a small tribe in central Italy, occu-
plying the plain of Latium, south o.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
The President and the Press.

President Coolidge's speech Saturday night dedi-
eating the National Press Club building in Wash
ington is likely to be the subject of widely varying
terpretations.
Appropriately enough his text was in effect:
What should be newspapers role in this country in
matters affecting its national and international poll
ces and relations?" Already difference of opinion
seems to have arisen on the exact meaning of his
answer.
Some of the correspondents reporting the event
apparently sensed back-handed slap at that section
of the American press which, OCCASION has been
critical of certain phases Of foreign policy Others
interpreted the address simply an appeal to the
newspapers of the Nation to dedicate themselves to
truth and faithful public service"
Another view is the one this newspaper prefers to
support not only because the text of the Presidents
speech whole bears out this view, but because
any other journalistic ideal ultimately would prove
calamitous in the extreme, both for the Nation and
the people.
1.-THE newspaper" the President said, "ought to be
the supporter of efficient local administration and
wise craftsmanship In international affairs it should
cooperate with its and extend to for
eign interests tolerant and sympathetic candor."
1t is this last sentence which, it seems, is being
yariously interpreted that the President meant to i'm
ply that newspapers should Eyes" the government in
its dealings with foreign countries, right wrong,
we do not for a moment believe
That, more than any other single factor was what
made the world war inevitable. The European press
often subsidized otherwise controlled by the various
governments "yessed" the criminal stupides of their
own diplomats and statesmen though often mani
festly wrong, until public opinion had crystalzed
into bitter hatreds that the governments could not
have prevented had they tried
Fortunately for U.S. it would be difficult for such
hat IN in
is free press. Our public has presented to it
all sides of every important question and for that
it generally may be relied upon to reach just
and reasonable conclusions.
Nowhere is one-way press more dangerous than
in the handling Of foreign relations Wars the
results of mistakes in that field 1t should be per-
fecy clear. therefore, that for newspaper to yes
its government stand it honestly believes to be
wrong would be treason of the rankest and vest Sort
Its duty, of course both to its readers and to its
country, is to leave stone unturned to bring the
statesmen responsible to see their mistake and to
rectify it as soon as ever they might
Does the President hold contrary views? We do
not believe for moment that he does The press he
said in his speech, should be devoted to justice and
truth.
1T ought to contest with our universities as an
influence for education, and match the pulpit in its
support Of high moral standards"
Which sets lofty ideal for the press Of the coun-
try, and one which would be betrayed were the news
papers to lend their support to wrong actions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
Rushville Republican
(RepubIicanl


E. E. Neal, editor Of the No
blesville Daily Ledger and vice
president of the Indiana Republi-
can Editorial Association, has adj
dressed letter to the Republi-
can press of the State entitled,
What Kind of Man Has a
Right to be Governor of a Slater"
The pamphlet was mailed on the
eve of Governor JackSon's trial
on a charge of conspiracy to
bride. Its purpose is apparent
because it deals solely with the
life of the Governor of Indiana.
The motive is obvious-to inf1u-
ence public sentiment in favor of
the Governor and create the i'm
preston that he has been and is
being prosecuted.
OF course, the Noblesville editor
is not seeking an answer to his
question, What kind Of a man
has a right to be governor of In
diana?" But since he has asked
it and the question is directed at
no one in particular, we are 60
ing to take the liberty to answer
it.
In the first place. no man has 81
right to be Governor of Indiana
if there is the least question re-
garding his integrity.
No man has a right to be Gov
ernor of Indiana if he is accused
of violating the law he is sworn
to uphold.
No man has a right to be Gov
ernor of Indiana, who, when
charged in grand jury indict-
ments with offense, seeks to hide
behind the statute of limitations.
No man has a right to be Gov
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
New, Better Building

The only way we learn how to
build better houses is by building
new houses.
If you can find a new house that
contains what you want, then you
can change the old one with in
telligence.
The same thing applies to the
community.
We never are going to be able to
remodel old communities wisely
until we have seen what can be
done through the studied develop
nient of new communities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
The Rules

l. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to another and do
it in par, or a given number of
strokes. Thus to change COW to
HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW,
HEW, HEN.
2. You can change only one let
ter at time.
3.You must have complete word
of common usage for each jump.
Slang words and authorizations don't
count.
4. The order of letters can not be
change.
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IT'S Central Ave
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
Is the Times Reader" who would
like to see others comment on water
meters and rates fearful OF being
boycotted by the water company,
lnasmuch as he does not publish his
name? At one time my rate was S2l
per annun, but was raised to $26.96
a few years ago.
I was told in reply to a letter that
If a meter were installed it probably
would not exceed $18 for the year.
AS my plumbing is in good condi-
ton and I do not wish to skimp on
water, do not propose to change or
risk an advance.
Quite a while ago the press in
formed us that Mr.. Geist OF the
water company had paid cash for
$1,000, 900 worth of Florida property
and from the same source we learn
that "he does not intend to sell the
canal, as he is going to hand 1t to
his children as an inheritance"
Ouch! Did he ever purchase the
State built canal, or receive 1t as
gift from liberal city council, or
was it just commandment? The
matter I am sure was brought up at
least once in our council, but not
followed up.
Another question is, should our
gas and electric companies, which
have specified rates and no compe-
tition, be permitted to compete with
our merchants in other lines unless
their charters or franchises allow
them to do so? And why should
our transfers be limited to thirty
minutes only. Have the citizens no
say at all?
CHARLES H. KRAUSE SR,
CAT E. Drive, Woodruff Place.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

the Tiber, between the Apennines
and the sea, who were the found
ers of Rome. With the growth and
the conquests of the Roman en-
pire it spread until it became al
most the universal language Of the
western civilized world.
How many certified public ac-
cOuntantS are in the United States?
They are estimated at about 5000
What does Flanders include?
1t is now applied to two Belgian
provinces, namely, East Flanders
in the western part Of Belgium
drained by the Scheldt and the Lys
and West Flanders, the most west
erly province of Belgium, abut-
ting upon the North Sea. The re-
gion of Flanders also embraces the
southern portion Of the province OF
Zealand, in Holland, and the French
Department of lie Nord.
How much is 1.-TWO bits?"
The term seems to depend for in
depreciation on the part of the
country in which it is used. A "bit'
may have meant originally the
Pennsylvania eleven pence; the New
York shilling or the New England
ninepence. The modern meaning
of two bits" is quarter Of dollar
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
The action OF our city council
again has made Indianapolis the
laughing stock of the nation and
their ."so-called' election of Ira
Holmes is just another cause to
show their dumbness.
In the first place Holmes was ap-
pointed by Mrs. Duvall, probably
under stress. In the second place
Mrs. Duvan never really was mayor,
for the simple reason that Duvall
himself was not a fully qualified
mayor, therefore, by his resignation
Mrs. Duvall only could inherit a
sort of mayor de facto position, as
that was all Duvall had to his credit.
In the third place, the resigna-
tionS of Duvall and his wife were
announced simultaneously, the time
on both envelopes was stamped 9:01
a. m. They should at least have had
sense enough to have had Duvall
resigned first and let the people
know he had resigned. then Mrs.
Duvall could have inherited his title
of mayor de facto and nothing more.
She in turn could have appointed
Holmes as a mayor de facto.
Now, the city council, under the
conditions, probably had the right
to call the Office OF mayor vacant
and to insist that one of their
number be elected mayor protein
for a period of ten days, after which
they elected Mr.. Slack.
The majority claim now that they
had no right to do so. My own
opinion is that the whole thing be
settled by a special election, the ex-
penses of such election to be borne
by these arrogant seeding council
men and John L. Duvall.
My hope is that, under any con-
dition, Mr.. Slack wins.
S. j. MEME.
1715 Central Ave
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
Ladies! I,adiesl
tistics above


groups, those who want adequate national defense,
and those who do not says Mrs. Alfred j. Brosseau,
president general of the Daughters of the American
Revolution. 1.-THE groups who work for it actively
and persistently are classified by at least some of
the other side as mliitaristS."
Mrs Brosseau was speaking before the Womens
Patriotic Council of National Defense, attended by
representatives Of thrty-four societies, in session
in Washington.
She might have gone on to say that those in her
own group regard those whose chief aim is seeking
peace rather than greater ornaments, pacifists.
For instance, Mrs Brosseau herself said, "It also
is high time that the good, unsuspecting American
citizen took off his colored spectaces and viewed
the out-and-out pacist in his true light"
Another speaker remarked: THE year 1924 saw
a strong movement under way to enlist the women
of America in movement the aim of which was to
strip America of all means of defense"
And there you are.
Recently there was held in Washington similar
conference of patriotic women the cause and cure
of war; Many of these, equally as sincere as the
members Of the patriotic societies gathered ex-
pressed belief that the country inevitably is being
led into war by the militarists, who visualize an
avaricous world ready to pounce upon America, and
who believe that new conflicts are unacceptable.
"Pacifst" and "mitarist" are not pleasant
epithets.
This newspaper has wish to quarrel with any
of the good and sincere ladies who hurl these terms
at each other.
But it does lament the absence of some common
ground, and ventures the suggestion that genuine
good might come of a calm and dispassonate ex-
change of Views between the two groups of which
Mrs Brosseau spoke, each of course to credit the
other with sincere desire to do what is best for
the ultimate good of America and mankind.
And as for this newspaper, if it continues as il
has to advocate every measure it believes will min
imize the chance of wars it hopes it will not be
labeled "Sedition monger," or be torn limb from
limb" as one woman recommended for those who
disagree with her.
An Ohio bank ennbezzler said he had to have the
finest radio on the market. The radio simply is
going to ruin lots of people
The deaf New Jersey minister who disappeared
took along the family bank roll of $780, Deaf
but not dumb
An eastern professor laments that the picturesque
oaths of the olden days no longer heard. We
only can advise the doctor to take up golf
The way to conquer wild horse is to look him
in the eye and then ride, says Hughlette Wheeler,
cowboy sculptor. We're content just to look him
in the eye.
Several physicians have come to the conclusion
that the thynus gland causes crime This gland can
be worn down lot, however, by application of the
back of hair brush.
American legation in Bogota. Well he had to
fly long way to find it.
Even if you never score victory you can always
beat a retreat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
BRIDGE ME
ANOTHER
Copyright, 1928. by The Ready Ref
erence Publishing Company
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A--ace; liking; O.
queen; Jack; A-any card lower
than 100
l. When you hold K x x in play
er's hand, and small cards in dunn
my, how do you finesSe?
2. State two reasons why Boy
Scouts should become good bridge
players?
3. When you hold A j x in dunn
my and K x x in declarer's hand,
how do you finesse?
THE ANSWERS
1. Lead small from dummy.
2. They learn to signal and to
give truthful information.
3. Play K first, then lead small
to finesse Jack.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
Times Readers
Voice ViezOS

The name and address OF the author
must accompany every contribution. but
tiers not exceeding 200 words will receive
preference.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06
Button Banner
(Democratic)

John E. Friedrich, of Kokomo,
has announced his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for
Governor. Mr.. Friedrich is a
manufacturer of Kokomo, is pres
ident of the State Chamber of
Commerce and was one Of the six
candidates for United States Sem
ator two years ago. He has a large
acquaintance throughout the State
and had he entered the campaign
earlier. would have been a for
midable candidate. He will poll a
heavy vote, in all likelihood. This
gives the party some half dozen
men from whom to select a man
who can carry the party to victory
next November.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

The deaf New Jersey minister who disappeared
took along the family bank roll of $3.50. Dea
but not dumb.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

An eastern professor laments that the picturesqu
oaths of the oIden days are no longer heard. w
only can advise the doctor to take up golf.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

An Ohio bank embezzer said he had to have the
finest radio the market. The radio simply is
going to ruin lots of people.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

Several physicians have come to the conclusion
that the thynus gland causes crime This gland can
be worn down a lot however, by application of the
back of hair brush
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

The way to conquer wild horse is to look him
in the eye and then ride, says Hughlette Wheeler
cowboy sculptor. We're content just to look hin,
in the eye.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

Colonel Lindbergh had "a private lunch" at the
American legation in Bogota. Well, he had to
fly long way to find it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

Even if you never score victory you can always
beat retreat.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-02-06

How many certified public ac-
cOuntantS are in the United States?
They are estimated at about 5000.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
FOOTBALL SEASON
 IS CLOSE AT HAND
Princeton and Notre Dame Have
 Hard Schedule

The annual fall hysteria, with it: flying tackles. fumbled punts, triple passes and sweep runs, is only a month away.
 The nations football army will mobilize next month and thousand and one coaches will begin frantic search for another Red" Grange, another Benny Oosterbaan, and an- other Ernie Meyers
 From logging camps, ice wagons, steel mills ani gymnasiums will come thousands and thousands of place on the varsity eleven.
 No drastic cl,;unees were made in the football r.les curing the winter. and the gam this season will be al- nntT identic", With the game as played in 1927
 Three Minor Changes
 Tie three minor changes, briefly, follow:
 1. The backward or lateral pass nust be thu own q distance of two SilTuS belOIe StIli\iIle lHt SIOOllu anu IS lead at polI.t Q. recovery.
 2. F.ith..' q huff or tumble of a punt may be recovered but not ad- rarced beyond point Of recovery.
 3. No player on the side making a forward pass and who has crossed the line may interfere with an op- poncnt until the ball has been touched.
 X large number of schools will be- gin football prac,'c4 the first week in September. Yale, Harvard and Princeton. the last of the eastern teams to begin trainii g. open their camps September IT.
 A few minor games are schedul ri for Saturday. September - but tn } official opening will not take place until Saturday. Sept. 2a. w'. prac- tically all of the leading teams get into action. Yale. Harvard and Princeton do not open thelr season until Oct. 6. Yale plays Maine Harvard plays Springfield and Princeton plays Vermont.
 Notre Dame and tfe Army have two of the toughest schedules ever attempted by any football teams. Notre Dame plays Carnegie Tech. Georgia Tech. Minnesota, Southern
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
WALKER SCORES KAYO
 OVER ARMAND EMANUEL
Middlcweight Champion Makes Sue ccssful Entry Into Light Heavy weight Ranks

San Francisco. Aug. 2S Fl- Mickey Walker, middlcweight champion. made successful entry into the light heavyweight ranks last night when he scored sensa- tional knockout over Armand Emanuel, San Francisco in the seventh round of their ten round bout.
 With the same spectacular atttck that helped him win and hold the welterweight and middleWeight titles in turn, Mickey Walker punched Emanuel out of the 1.5 pound class, temporarily at least.
 Two short right handlers did the trick. The first time the right landed, Emanel reclined on the can vas for nine seconds. He got up sroggy, and during a hard exchange bumped into another right to the jaw that put him out for the full count. Handlers had to help him to his corner and he was dazed long after reaching his dressing room.
 A few months ago Emanuel gave Tommy Loughran a great battle, losing a close decision.
 A crowd of approximately 20,ooo persons paid around $5o.o0o to Zee the fight. l'oggy and cool weats held down the attendance.
 Jack kcarns. manager of Walker, announced that he was negotiating for title match with Loughran. He said it would be held either in Chicago or Los Angeles.
New Britain herald., 1928-08-28
MEADOWS IS PUT
 0N RETIRED LIST
BespeCtacled Hurler On Pirate
 Staff Has Sinus Trouble

New York, Aug. 2s LP-Another face, long familiar to National league baseball fans, has passed out of the major league picture.
 H. Lee Meadows. first e-specta- cled pitcher in the big leagues, has been placed on the voluntarily re- tired list by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 Meadows, in the major leagu for fl years. is another victim of that areh-foe of diamond stars-sinus trouble. Meadows has suffered off and on with this complaint for sev- eral years. This year he has been practically useless to the Pirates. He has won only one game this season and appeared in but one or two others. It has been his failure to deliver that has been responsible in part at least for the difficulty the Pirates have experienced in trying to get into the running. Last year he won 1a games and lost 10 and was an important cog in the pen nant winning machine Donie Bush developed.
 Meadows, born at Oxford, N. C., in 1Sa4, started his professional base ball career with Durham of the Car olina association in 1913 After two years with Durham he was sold to the St Louis Cardinals for whom he toiled for nearly five years. In 1919 he was traded 10 the Phillies and then to the Pirates in 1923. In that deal Meadows and Johnny Rawlings were exchanged for Cotton Tierney and Glazner. With a first di- vision team for the first time in his career. Meadows at once jumped he never turned in a losing record. From 1923 to the start of the pres ent season the be spectacled right handlers record showed SS victories and 54 defeats.
 For his 13 complete seasons of baseball he had 1S7 victories to match 179 defeats although most of his career was spent with second di- vision clubs. He appeared twice in world series and was beaten both times. In 1925 he pitched eight in- nings of the opening game against Walter Johnson. Washington eventu- ally winning to l. He was match ed against Herb Pennock of the Yankees in the third game of the 1927 series. retiring after l-3 in nings in a game which the Yankees won s to 1.