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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

A Ii Italy rose to welcome Caesar.
L n Towns opened their gates to
him, and the garrisons sent to stop
him joined his army.
The Senate. understanding at last
the mood Of the country, took to its
heels and fled to Capua, with half
the aristocracy behind it. Pompey,
hesitant with age. could not decide
upon a definite policy. One of his
generals, Domitius, on his own re-
sponSibility, wen to halt Caesar at
Corflnum; he fell into the snare of
the great generals strategy found
himself surrounded, was captured,
and was pardoned on condition that
he would never fight against Caesar
again.
He rejoined Pompey at once in
INSCRIPTIONS violation of his agree
ment, while his troops with better
judgment. enlisted in Caesars le-
gions. Pompey retreated to BrindiSi.
" Caesar, following in hot pursuit,
found time to make a last effort
for peace; he despatched a messen-
ger to Cicero asking him to serve
as mediator with Pompey; Cicero
tried, and failed; and, though he
was leader of the aristocracy, he
wrote to friend that he was dis
gusted with Pompey, feeling con-
vinced that Pompey had for two
years been plotting to make him
self Dictator. and was not resolved
on war to achieve his aim.
Cicero abandoned Pompey'S camp,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Button Banner
(DAmocrAficl

Senator Watson hoped a train
last evening for Washington, after
a two-week stay in Indiana in an
effort to Fix things up" James
interviewed many of the faithful
brethren of the party, most of his
interviews taking place in Chica-
go, apparently, where the breeze
from the lake has a sort a. puri-
flying tinge, it is said, but so far as
the cards show Jim accomplished
nothing. Frank Ball. the fruit jar
millionaire, says he does not want
to run, and the last plan was to
get Jesse Eschbach to make the
sacrifice. The party leaders hate
Eschbach, but they would take
him on, in the hope of breaking
him" after they got him in ONCE,
as they have McCray and Jack
son. Mr.. Esehbach is no spring
chicken and, like Ball, has given
no whoops, not even three cheers,
over the invitation that is said to
have been extended to him.
Chances are the muddle is just
where it was before Mr.. Watson
came to Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
THE STORY OF CIVILIZATION
Caesar and ROmeS Restoration
Written for The Times by VIII Durant

Then he compelled the bankers
and business men of the city to
lend him money, knowing that this
would bind them to his support.
Those who lent we're fortunate;
they received a good return; and
within a short time the financial
and commercial life of the city rose
to unprecedented prosperity under
Caesars rule.
Meanwhile, to prevent a stoppage
in the Importation of corn he sent
Curio to hold Sicily, the main source
of Rome'S food supply. Finding that
Pompey's friends had raised an
army in Spain and we're marching
against him, he crossed the Pyre-
neeS, faced and survived a thousand
perils, and for a time was so near
to destruction that many vacillating
towards in Italy Cicero among
them abandoned his cause and
hocked across to Pompey.
Butt Caesars engineering ability
saved him; he bridged flooded rivers
and made roads over snoW-bound
hills; and when he met the enemy
he overwhelmed them.
Among the captured officers he
found some who had been released
at Corfnum OH their promise never
to fight against him again; never
thelesS, he released them with the
other officers, when they renewed
their pledge. These pledges were
broken at the first opportunity.
Copyright. 1928. by Will Durant.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

and retired to a mild neutrality.
praying that both the generals
might die and leave the Prince of
orators king Of Rome.
On Caesars approach Pompey
took ship across the Adriatic to
Durazzo. The Roman fleet was still
under Senatorial control. 1t seemed
a simple matter to blockade Italy
and starve Caesar into submission.
Caesar. shipless, retired to Rome,
and set about patiently to reorganize
his army and the diSordered capital.
To those who had opposed him, and
were still in the city, he offered am
nesty, hoping to heal the wounds of
conflict and to restore unity.
Instead, his generosity led, his
enemies to suspect him of weakness
and timidity and encouraged secret
opposition and conspiracy.
MYTH almost Utopian impair
w TALLY Caesar gave permis-
sion to all who wished to side with
Pompey to go to him.
Then the realistic element in his
nature had its turn. and to finance
his army and the administration Of
the city. he raided the treasury; and
when the tribune MetelluS stood in
his way Caesar quietly informed him
that he would kill him if he per-
sisted in his obstruction.
And be assured, young man."
he said, that it is easier for me
to do this than to say it."
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
The Monroe Doctrine

The real difficulty in our relations
with Latin America consists in the
fact that changed conditions have
forced new significance on the
Monroe Doctrine.
Originally designed to place this
country in the role of protector for
Latin American republics, is has be-
come a dogma which permits this
country to NEEDLE in Latin meri-
can affairs, not only on its own &C
count, but by request from Europe.
The Nicaraguan situation fur
nisheS a vivid example of this.
1t has been officially admitted
that we are in Nicaragua not only
because the DiaS government asked
us, but because England, Italy and
Spain informed us that the rights
and property of their citizens we're
in danger and that being prevented
from taking effective measures on
their own account by virtue of the
Monroe doctrine, they would hold
us responsible.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Keeping It Clean

No greater insurance against political cor
ruption for at least five years could be had than
is furnished by the unusual offer Of Mrs Will
paper reporter who does the most for the polit.
ical good of the State.
There is an additional offer of $500 cash
year for the reporter who aecomplishes most in
some activity or enterprise that is not political
The part played by the newspaper reporter
is not generally appreciated or understood
The reporter is the eye of the community.
The editor is helpless without facts. The news
paper depends upon the alertness, the keen
ness, the integrity and the brains of the men
who gather the news for its ability to serve
the public.
The donor of this annual gift hit upon the
right spot in the newspaper to offer an in
Centive to larger public service
This reward should stimulate activity in
every city and county among newspaper re-
porters.
That gift should do much to make the State
safe for the ordinary citizen.
That incentive should spur to greater ac-
tvity every newsgatherer in the State.
Eyes will be open a little wider to public
wrongs and brains will be conferred upon pos
sible opportunities to do greater service to
the community.
The State is now cleaning up. The offer of
$1,000 each year should do much to keep not
only the State government clean for the next
five years but petty grating is likely to become
unpopular in cities and counties where alert
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Aladdin Put to Shame

Bankers, engineers and managers
of branch houses could draw the
man in the street very different
picture if they had the time.
They could tell him tales that
would not only put those of Holly
wood to shame, but would make
Aladdin seem a Second-rate magi-
clan.
They could tell him not only how
modern life has swept Latin Amer
lea, but how it has attracted no less
than $5,000,0o0,Oo0 from the United
States.
They could tell him how American
automobiles are clogging the streets
Of Buenos Aires, how American loco
motives are drawing great freight
trains over the slopes of the Andes.
how American elevators are lifting
business men in the Office buildings
of Valparaiso ard how American
machinery is whirring the cotton
mills of Argentina.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Bloomington Star
Republican,

Next to the weather, the sub
ject of dress provides the most
universal topic Of conversation.
Particularly is this true of wom-
ems styles-what they wear and
how they wear it--With a good
example Of such gossip provided
this week in the ridiculous pub
licity accorded Indiana University
over a ruling of the dean of wom-
en- that all girl students of the
school should wear boomers.
Spiced with reportorial magma
ton, the story made the first pages
of the metropolitan newspapers,
poking a good deal of fun at the
State university in general and
the illustriouS guardian of coed
welfare il particular. The pub
hcity, as such, has its value, but
the bloomer rule is not a new one.
Boomers came as a modest adj
junct to short skirts at the State
school as we'll as everywhere else
when fashion so decreed, and the
rule of the dean Of women, which
supplemented the ruling of fash
ion, recently came to the forefront
again as a reiteration. But when
a dean of women says to her girls.
Mind your boomers" the public
laughs. Back of it all, however,
will be a feeling of satisfaction
among several hundred mothers
of the State in knowing that their
daughters attending the State
school do not escape some good
and wholesome advice when and
where it is needed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
SAYS:

1t is to be feared that the man
in the street does not take the Pan
American conference very seriously,
that to him it is just another
palaver, which, though excellent in
ideals, fails to promise much Of
practical Importance.
The man in the street is bothered
by lack of knowledge, rather than
lack of sympathy. Not only Is he
without any grievance against Latin
America, but without any inclina-
ton to be unjust.
His trouble lies in the fact that
his ideas are based largely on in
formation long out of date, or on
conceptions that suit the movie far
better than they suit the statesman.
He has seen too much of the
steeple hat and bowie knife to soft
music, has read too much about
banditry and revolution, and real
ICES too little of what has actually
been going on.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Goshen News Times
(RepubIican)

It is doubtful if Governor Jack
son is more anxious to have a
friendly judge preside at his
forthcoming trial on the charge of
attempted brides than he is to
have one who will not be preju-
diced in favor of the prosecution.
Ordinarily such a condition does
not present itself in court trials.
Requests for change of venue uSu-
ally are urged through fear of be-
ing unable to procure an unbiased
jury in the jurisdiction in which
the alleged offense was commit
ted. In spite of its legal aspects
the prosecution of Governor
Jackson is largely political and
therefore has created State wide
interest. 1t is doubtful if there is
in the State person capable Of
forming an opinion who has not
lined up for or against the Gov
ernor, and to majority extent is
being influenced by political con-
sideration. This being true, it is
as important for the Governor to
secure an unprejudiced hearing of
the charges against him as it is
the duty of the prosecution to do
so. With the best that he can
hope for, Governor Jackson will
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

corruption and protect the public.
The other offer for services in matters that
have no connection with politics is even more
promising.
There is a chance for the idea that builds
What the reporters on the many newspapers of
the State may accomplish for their commun-
tiles is unlimited.
Every advance is the result of an idea. But
ideas alone are futile. There is need of action
What will the reporters of the State do for
the State in the next five yearsi
They will keep it clean. That is assured.
They will also build.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
U, S. Capital Invested

Outside of the war debts, this.
country has a greater stake in Latin
America than in Europe. From a
total of little more than $1,O0O.O O0
sixteen years ago, our investments
in Latin-Amerlca have mounted to
$4,000, 100000.
This represents an average in
crease Of about 300 per cent, but in
some countries the increase has been
vastly more. In Chill, for instance,
where we had an investment of $15,-
100000 III 1912, we now have one of
$H50,000,000. In Venezuela, where
we had an investment of $4,000, 900,
we now have one of $162000,0O0. In
Colombia, where we had an invest
ment of. 100000 we now have one
of $125,000,000.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Right on Interference

1t is eXpedient perhaps for the
Pan-American conference now in
session at Havana to sidestep the
Nicaraguan situation, disregard its
essential bearing on the Monroe
doctrine and ignore the policy for
which it stands.
One finds little difficulty in I'M
derstanding how some good pur-
pose might be served by sidestep-
ping an open debate at this time.
That will neither remove or set
tie the issue, however.
Out of the Monroe doctrine has
grown a group of responsibilities
partly assumed by this country on
it's own account, and partly thrust
upon it by other governments,
which cause it to claim and prac-
tice such rights Of interference in
the domestic affairs of Latin
American peoples as are not in &C
cord with international law, much
less with common justice.
Our presence in Nicaragua is Jus
titled on the theory that we have
a right to send armed forces into
a country when the defacto govern
ment requests their presence and
when European governments de-
mand that we protect the lives and
property of their nationals.
We may well pause and ask our
selves where such theory leads,
and we may well pay some atten-
ton to the arguments Of Latin
American diplomats that it Is not
only unsound. but bound to cause
disturbances in our relations with
their governments.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
BRIDGE ME
ANOTHER
Copyright. 1927. by The Ready Ref.
erence Publishing Company
BY w. w. WENTWORTH

Authorizations: A-ace; liking; O.
queen; Jack; x-any card lower
l. (a) Should you trump a win
ming card in dummy, if declarer will
over-trump you? Cb) Why?
2. What is meant by Sell and
Repent?"
3. Declarer leads small spade;
second hand holds K x x; dummy
holds @ x; what card should second
hand play?
The Answers
l. (a) Yes. (b) To prevent de-
clarer throwing off losing card.
2. Cover an honor with an honor
and do not fineSse against your part
ner except for sound business
reasons.
g. K
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
The Rules

1. The idea of letter golf is to
change one word to 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 complete word
of common usage for each jump.
Slang words and authorizations don't
count.
4. The order of letters can not be
changed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Chains Of Gold

The two Americas are being tied
together not only with chains of
gold, but in such rapid way as af-
fects their relationship.
What was the simple task of pre-
venting the exploitation of a dozen
weak and newborn governments by
European monarchs 100 years ago,
when the Monroe Doctrine was first
announced, has developed into a
complicated network Of international
problems.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
No Issues?

Congress shall make no law abridging the
freedom of speech or of the press; or the
right Of the people peaceably to assemble and
to petition the Government for redress of
grievances.
The above is a statement of fundamental
right. 1t is from the Constitution of the
United States. Volumes would be required to
tell the story of the century-long struggle to
secure that right
Such story would lead back through
Runnymede to the days when royal persecu-
tons stopped the mouth and paralyzed the pen
of every critic of the existing order. 1t would
revert to the time when tyranny and govern
ment were synonymous 1t would be story
of bloodshed and bitterness to attain those lib
critics which now in cold type appear as the
fundamental law of the Gland of the. free and
the home Of the brave"
In Brooklyn, four men are facing trial on
conspiracy charge.
Their arrest results from their circulation
of a dodger headed, Down with Government
by Injunction"
The dodger attacked the use of injunctions
by courts against labor unieniSm, with par
ticular reference to recent events in the min
ing and subway industries
In New Haven, nineteen Yale students are
to be tried, following their arrest while dis
tributing pamphlets supporting the neckwear
strikers Of that city.
Such incidents as those in Brooklyn and
New Haven are growing common in the United
States Of America today.
How is it that they occur in the face of the
constitutional guarantee quoted above?.
The answer is, that those rights which took
so long to attain are not being as jealousy
guarded as they once were, by those who con-
troll affairs of state.
AS generation succeeds generation, people
of our nation become more and more remote
from the struggle which secured the inherent
liberties; they are taken more and more as a
matter of course, like fresh air and sunshine;
modern society grows more and more prone to
forget that eternal vigilance is the price Of
freedom.
So here, there, and elsewhere, events are
happening that constitute an attack on our
structure Of free government, without arous-
ing much protest from an apathetic public
A presidential campaign is upon US, and one
of the most frequent comments is that both the
Republicans and Democrats lack issues.
They do not.
There are issues aplenty-issues that should
be burning ones.
1t is the business Of the statesmen of today
to accept responsibility for preserving that for
which the forefathers fought.
And in the platforms of both major parties,
when they assemble in June, should be written
a rededication to those principles which are
now under attack wherever an event occurs
such as those in Brooklyn and New Haven,
wherever a home is invaded without a search
warrant, wherever a speedy trial is denied,
wherever freedom of religion is assailed, or
educ process Of law withheld from even the
humblest of our citizens
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Like a Greek Tragedy

Man is Cne un1aCnOnapIe Delng. YOU can never
tell what is hidden in his heart You fore
cast what he will do when tempted. You can never
write mans story until he is dead.
There's case in point, a like Greek tragedy.
For years the prisoner at the bar had been faith
full letter carrier in British town. For years he
had been good father, good husband, a good
citizen.
Then one day he fell. He stole from the mails
He took whole two dollars. He was arrested as
thief
It meant dismissal from his steady job He was
soon to be retired 1t meant loss Of thousand
dollar bonus that was due him. 1t meant loss of
life pension of fifteen dollars week. But it meant
more than that His wife died Of heartbreak at the
shame that had come to her man.
The judge, with very superior wisdom and hu-
man insight, dismissed the unfortunate. He rightly
observed that no court could punish him as much
as he had punished himself.
Ohio executed mental defective of II and found
the millionaire bootlegger George Remus was just
little crazy when he killed his wife, that's ALL Now
we're beginning to understand the State the "Ohio
gang came from.
Astronomer G. T. Elvey of Northwestern Uni
versty has written an article explaining why stars
the 10 per cent salary cut-Goshen Democrat.
Had the President used that iron horse and had
it stuck out its paw at the receptions he would have
saved that hand and shoulder.-Washington
Democrat.
Experts say the farmers did fairly we'll in 1927
This will make every farmer in Indiana feel better
as they have been doubtful about it sometimes
Huntington Herald.
When all those marines gets into action General
SANDING will have to change his so it will not
have much sand in it.-Warsaw Union
Don't get too discouraged when just one romance
proves failure. Think how often the ocean is
crossed in love.
The parking ban in Chicago's loop is declared
success. The aim is unobstructed
Turks are allowed only three wives now. Follow
ing bobbed hair comes the bobbed harem.
The ghost that Americans believe in is the one
that walks on pay day.-Hartford City News
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

ana nlSQeIQedIlOIS ana upon COIlNIC-
ton can be removed from Office.
How long can a naturalized Amer
lean citizen stay abroad without los
ing American citizenship?
Two years in his native land, or
five years in any other foreign coun-
try, after which time one is pre-
sumed to have ceased to become an
American citizen. in the absence of
countervailing evidence.
Are all air mail pilots members
of the United States Army Air
Corps?
No.
How are steel rails weighed, by
the foot or yard?
BY the yard. Standard rails weigh
from 100 to 140 pounds per yard.
How are candied apples on stick
made?
Boil one cup molasses. one cup
brown sugar and butter the size Of
an egg until it will harden in cold
water. Put the sticks in the stem
end of the apples and dip them in
the taffy until covered. Place on a
buttered pan to harden.
Does the widow of a man who
served in the World War continue
to receive payment on her insurance
if she remarries?
Remsrriage of 6 widow does not
affect any payments she may be re-
ceiving on insurance taken out by
her husband during the World War.
She will continue to receive such
payments until the full amount of
the insurance has been paid.
What is the meaning of the name
Parsons?
1t is an English family name
based on an occupation and means
"son of the parson" or preacher.
BY whom was the Presidents
yacht, the Mayfiower, built?
BY the j. g. G.. Thompson Com
pany, Clyde Bank, Scotland.
What is the origin Of the proverb
''When in Rome do as Rome dOes?"
It is an old Latin proverb, the
original of which reads: Isl fueris
Romae, Romano vivito more; 81
fueris alibi, vivito sicut ibi;" If you
are at Rome, live in the Roman
style; if you are elsewhere, live as
they live elsewhere"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

When walking on a public high
way which side Of the road should
one take?
The left side, so as to face on
coming traffic.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
What does Beau Geste mean:

WHAT does Beau GeSte mean:
Beau" means fine. beautiful;
"geste" means an adventure. ex-
plot or gesture. Translated it
might mean "a beautiful gesture, :"
"a fine adventure" or a gallant
exploit"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

What officials of the Federal Gov
eminent can be iInpeached?
The President, Vice President, and
all civil officers of the United States
are liable to impeachment for trea-
son, bribery or other high crimes
and misdemeanors and upon convic-
ton can be removed from Office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16

How many immigrants were ad-
mitted to this country in 1926?
304,488.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-16
Goshen Daily News-Times
(RepubIlcan)

In the chorus Of condemnation
poured upon William r. Hearst
for his publication of the spurious
Mexican documents, the big fact
emerging is the high code Of honor
of the American press in general.
Very few newspapers outside OF
the Hearst group touched those
tainted revelations, except to make
note of the fact that such stuff
was being published by Hearst and
to express doubts of its authentic