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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Need Crime Statistics

A S a matter of fact, we do not
"A know whether law is accom-
plishing what it meant to accom-
plish, whether it is reducing crime,
whether we have less murder, thiev-
cry and other offenSeS.
The information is not available.
1t seems to have been assumed that
such information was not necessary.
The net results have not been re-
corded and compiled. No one is able
to say whether we are getting along
better than in former years.
1t practically is impossible to find
out the number of offenSeS COM
pared to the number of arrests on a
nationwide basis, or the number of
either compared to half a century
ago.
Through statistics compiled, large
ly by volunteer agencies, we are able
to say with a fair degree of GER
tainty that murder has increased
during the last fifteen or twenty
years, but we are absolutely un-
able to say why.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
You Could Not Swallow a Snake

toned are an indication of the
symbolism that has been associated
with the snake since the beginning
of time. Recent Investigations in
dictate superstitions and beliefs that
are more modern if not less sensible.
Because some one once sew an
X-ray picture of a stomach tube in
the stomach, the idea grew that it
would be possible for a person to
swallow a snake egg and to have a
snake develop III the stomach.
Because a garden hose looks like
a snake, the idea arose that one
drinking water from a garden hose
would develop a snake in the
stomach.
There is not the slightest possible
chance for snakes to develop in the
stomach, although worms of various
kinds do develop in the human in
testine.
These are not snakes-they are
tapeWorms, round worms and SINH
lar species. They may be removed
easily when their presence is dag
nosed, by the use of proper remedies.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

sorts of virtues for the cure of rheu-
matism. 1t is supposed to give slip
periness and strength to the muscles
Of wrestlers.
According to the Freudian
psychology, the snake is always the
symbol of the propagation of life.
Many attempts have been made to
explain this significance of the
snake. One explanation is that the
reptile eXcites repulsion; another,
that it is able to inflict death in a
mysterious fashion.
In Sussex, England, it was the
custom to attempt to cure goiter by
drawing a snake nine times across
the front of the neck Of the patient
and allow the snake to crawl away
after every third application.
Then it was killed and its skin
sewn on a piece of silk which was
hung around the patients neck.
Because Of the fact that snakes
bite, the animal has always been
supposed to have curative proper
ties.
The facts that have been men,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Attitude Toward Law

These are but a few Of the ques-
THESE are but a few of the ques-
Il tons that must be asked /
answered, but first it is necessary to
change the prevailing attitude to-
ward the law.
Our system of preparing young
men to enter it revolves about the
idea of making them acquainted
with the tricks of the trade. To sug-
gest that the trade might be i'm
proved verges on heresy.
We have done a vast amount of
tinkering with the trade, but in a
detailed, inconsequential way. To all
intents and purposes, it is what it
was one hundred years ago and
much as it was three hundred years
ago.
The age-old practice of trial by
combat still dominates it, and the
thought of substituting conscientious
impersonal study for bought and
paid for argument is treason.
Johns Hopkins university is to
be congratulated and it has not only
recognized the greatest problem of
modern life but has dared to hope
for a solution.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
~ZZZE-&SSSSA
IT'D o AV nj SIT AIeE
ANNIVERSARY
tt4aGtHt
OF WAR
ApTiI E

AAbAh
TWELVE years ago today at 3
j. o'clock in the morning-the
House Of Representatives passed a
resolution, which the Senate had
passed two days before, declaring
war against Germany.
The vote in the senate had been
30 to 6. The vote in the house was
373 to so. The joint resolution was
signed by Thomas r. Marshall,
Vice-President; Champ CLARK,
Speaker of the house, and approved
by President Wilson. on this date
in 1917.
Our entrance into the greatest
armed conflict in history followed
the breaking off of diplomatic re-
lations with Germany, Feb. 3, after
that country had begun its cam
paign Of unrestricted submarine
warfare and 200 Americans had lost
their lives on the high seas.
In addition, commerce had
been interfered with, and intrigues
had been plotted against our neu-
trality and security.
Two days after the resolution
declaring war was adopted the
Austrian charge d'affaires in Wash
ington asked for his passports be-
cause his country was an ally Of
Germany.
1t was not, however, until Dec. 7.
1917, that war was formally declared
against Austria-Hungary
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

1--WE DO Not KnoW Whether
LaW Is Accomplishing What
It Is Meant to Accomplish,
Whether 1t Is Reducing
Crime"

BALTIMORE, Md. April 6.-It is
- not Just another law school that
Johns Hopkins university has estab-
lished. The object is not to produce
more practicing attorneys, or even
to decorate the existing system
with more erudite judges and pro-
fessors.
What Johns Hopkins hopes is to
do for law what it has done for
medicine, but it approaches the task
with no illusionment as to the time
and labor required.
Those who have planned this
latest excursion into the realm of
science, this venturesome explora-
ton Of a field which covers nothing
less than human progress, Sensibly
are awed by the work ahead. Their
inspiration is not derived from eX-
pectations Of easy triumphs, but
from the knowledge that they are
dealing with a real need.
1t is high time that we studied the
why's and wherefores Of law, high
time that we cast aside implicit
faith in the system that exists, high
time that we asked ourselves
whether the administration of
justice works as well is it might.
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lands, etc. The term goods is
now generally employed as coexten-
sive in meaning with the old ex-
precision, goods, wares and mer-
chandise used in the Seventeenth
section of the statute Of frauds.
What is the meaning of the word
glyptics?
1t is the art of engraving, partic-
ularly as applied to the carving of
precious stones. 1t is now generally
performed by means of diamond
dust and diamond pointed instru-
ments. In addition to gems the en-
craving Of various substances such
as coral and ivory and unusually
hard woods, such as box and ebony
is included under this head.
What was the Good Parlia-
ment?"
The parliament of England in 1875
that was famous for its attempt to
bring about political reform and for
its impeachment Of Latimer, Neville
and others.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
1T SEEMS TO ME By BF0I3T
NNCE upon a time the rabbits
~ formed q ren1hIic and after II

nNCE upon a time the rabbits
" formed a republic and after it
had existed for a great many years
certain Jealous animals put a pro-
hibttion law into the constitution.
There followed a period in which
agents raided and rioted indiscrimi-
nately. Drinkers were sent to Jail
and savage penalties were visited
upon minors. But in this republic
of which I speak prohibition did not
last very long. The voters rebelled
and restored all the ancient rights
for these Were rabbits and not
American citizens.
Though the theme is interesting
and important, no columnist should
think and write exclusively of pro-
hibition. Another national issue is
pushing to the front. All the pres
ent aspects of the problem are tragic
and fill me with great sadness.
Spring is here, according to the
papers. I've seen new grass and
buds are getting busy. But they
can't fool me. This is only a false
furry and not the real authentic
spring.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

"Goodby, old fellow, it was nice to
have known you"
Nor is this said by one beyond
the urge of these baser and more
cautious resolutions. Only the
other afternoon 1 caught myself ex-
ercising, Without stopping to think
I had pulled on a sweater and was
walking violently up and down the
balcony outside the apartment.
I must have covered almost forty
yards before I realized what I was
doing. I put the issue squarely to
myself. Are you engaged upon
this mad business because you get
any fun out of it?" I asked myself.
Frankly, no"
The answer came back in a clear
and honest voice and so we decided
to drop the whole business.
Copyright. 1929. for The Time5l
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Public Sentiment

XXIHAT should be the foundation
w of the law public sentiment
expert opinion, or the development
of customs and conventions?
How strongly should a particular
law be favored to work we'll?
How far is it safe to elevate the
law above prevailing habits and
ideals?
How much dependence should be
placed on mere majorities, either
in a representative legislature, or
by direct vote, when it comes to
makings laws of a novel and dis
tictive character?
AS between a statute and a we'll
developed custom, which will do
more to reduce a given character
Of crime?
Should crime be regarded in the
light of a social disease, or a social
revolt?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Excuses for Ruth
THE lilacs and robins are but &C.

TINE lllacS and robins are but &C
L. c~essories before the fact. 1t
isn't spring until Babe Ruth begins
to wallop home runs.
Perhaps upon some distant field
he is doing just that at this mo-
ment, but as I write not one circuit
blow has been set down to his credit.
The sports editors are making ex-
cuses for the Sultan of Swat, the
Calips of Clout, the Earl Of EXter-
mination and the Gaekwar of Gosh
Almighty. They explain that the
Babe is saving his runs.
But in the old days there was
never need to furnish alibis for the
outfelder. There was a time when
his honorable legs were as far above
criticism as any in the Follies.
Willie Keeler's old niggardly phi
losophy of Hit EN- where they
amt" gave way to the more mag
niflcent Ruthian precept of swat
'em where nobody car get to EN-"
And now the demigod begins to
go in for conservation. He saves
his feet when in the field and keeps
some part of his back and shoulders
out Of the swing as he takes a cut
at the ball.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

or train or even match with wits
the pitcher.
We shall not look upon his like
again. Here was no Tunney climb
ing into a championship through
practice and force of character. No
moralist could pick On Ruth and
say to the young and impression
able, Here is a model for you to
follow"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

uO6S IlOG 1lSCS0Sdl~
lily coincide at
S o m e particular
place with the
direction in which
the storm is o
ing, was noticed
by early observers
and they e r
greatly puzzled by
it.
B e n j a m j n
Franklin, who de-
voted much OF his
time to studying
the weather, wrote
a letter to Jared
Eliot in 1747, in
u-hfnh hn Ill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Questions and AnSzlpYy

able question Of fact or Information bv
writing to Frederick M. Kerby. Question
Editor The Indianapolis Times Wash
ington Bureau. 1922 New York avenue.
stamps for reply. Medical and legal
advice cannot be given. nor can ex-
tended research be made. All other
questions will receive a personal reply.
All letters are confidential. You are
cordially invited to make use of this
service.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and Of Hygeia, and
Health Magazine.

COME people believe it is danger
~ JUS to drink out of a garden
hose, since if one does he is liable
to swallow a snake.
Here is the simplest form of SYM
bolic magic. A garden hose looks
like a snake. The snake is one of
the Oldest and most important of
symbols, beginning with the one
which caused Eve to depart from the
path of virtue. Every tribe of saw
ages has snakes in its folk tales and
fairy tales.
The rod and serpent is the symbol
of the medical profession and the
rod with two Serpents is the sign of
Mercury, the messenger of the Greek
gods. The Indians of South Carolina
would not modest a snake because
they thought that it's kindred would
wage war on their tribe.
Snake oil is reputed to have all
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
No. 1913

ITO understand the changes which take place in
l. the weather, it is necessary to distinguish the
difference between the motion of a storm center, that
is a low pressure area, and the motion OF the winds
which are whirling around and into the low pressure
area.
The rotary motion of the winds in storms which
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
What is the exact meaning of the
legal term goods and chattles?"

This is a legal as well as a popu-
lar expression in common use to
signify personal property. The two
words are not identical in meaning,
although the term chattel includes
the other. The term goods" cor
responds closely in meaning to the
bona" Of the common law and to
"movables" Of the civil law, i. e.,
chattels movable, including domes-
tic animals and certain incorporeal
rights such as copyrights, patent
rights, etc, whereas chattels in
cludes as well certain rights in land,
such as estates for years, the inter
est of mortgage in m~ortgaged
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
1t Gets Us All

pUT discretion gets us all in the
~ end. 1t is the first sign OF
decay in the individual. When a
man begins to tell me Of his &C
count in the savings bank or his
cold baths in the morning I put
my hand out dolefully and say,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

Ideals and opinions expressed
in this column are those of
one of Americas most inter-
esting writers, and are pre-
scented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this paper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Daily Thought

And now also the ak is laid
unto the root of the trees; every
tree which bringeth not forth
good fruit is hewn down, and cast
into the fire.-St. Luke 3:9.
q % g
A LII growth that is not toward
"A God is growing to decay
George Macdonald.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Hark, the Dogs Bark

A CHILLEs had his heel and
"A Babe, I fear, has feet of ex-
%cruciating mortality. The demi-
gods of the diamond go not at the
top like trees, but begin to dwindle
first at their very roots.
I perceive no sign of waning pow
ers in Babes writing. He can put
as much on a comma as ever, but
other curves elude him.
Not for a moment do I believe
that he must be labeled a lost lead
er. When June comes round once
again, he will be the terror of the
pitchers. But none Of this will /
enjoy as I did once, back in the
golden ages.
BY now plan and generalization
begin to show above the surface of
pure inspiration. There was a day
when Babe did not have 10 plan,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
By Frederick Lands

Won Tirpit@, Not Herrick, Did
Most to Bring the United
States Into the World War.
THE press Of Germany is mis-
Il taken in saying that the late
Ambassador Herrick did more than
any other one person to bring the
United States into the World war.
That distinction belongs to Won
Tlrpltz, who was responsible for the
unrestricted submarine activities.
w. H. Draper. Oklahoma farmer.
died without folks. so he left his
estate to the old mule that helped
him turn the homestead tract into
a farm.
When this mule comes to pass to
the great beyond it should make a
will, leaving everything to the dem
ocratic mule which now finds itself
something like a million five hun
dred thousand to the bad.
ms newly created vacancy in the
French embassy causes the belief
that Dawes may be sent there, in
stead Of to London.
The French should rise more
quickly to the former Vice-Presi-
dents volatile spirit than the
British, though Dawes would bring
home the bacon anywhere.
1T WAS natural for these con-
Il greSSmen, returning from their
trip to Panama, to ask for the
freedom of the port" for, accord
ing to rumor, they had been en-
joying not only the freedom of the
port" but the freedom of the sherry,
the burgundy, and numerous other
things.
The prince of Wales threw fresh
apprehension into his country by
flying home from France after at
tending the Foch funeral.
But if he can continue to do
it and get away with it, he will be
the biggest single human asset of
Great Britain.
A farmer drove into Newton,
Mass, and found there not a sin
gle hitching post to which he could
tie his horse.
But many a town is standing still.
ever if it hasn't a hitching post,
II Il
A message from Oregon states
that the ladies out there are e
ing their hair longer.
And in this part Of the country
most Of it comes down to their
skirts.
TT would be great to go with Gif-
Il ford Pinchot on his fishing trip
to the South Sea islands, but it
would be even greater for the people
Of the country if Pinchot were sec
rotary of the interior, so he could
fight the power trust.
n n II
They call them battles" down in
Mexico, but all the engagements
combined since this last revolution
started would not make one skirm-
ish of the World war.
Il n n
1t was very appropriate for Sec
rotary of State Stilnson to send
back to Manila for his parrot, for
inasmuch as Mr. Hoover is expected
to handle international relations
himself, Mr.. Stimson could not have
a better emblem about him.
n n q
There is something very irksome
about the elaborate and futile pow
vows which follow the death of a
famous person, such as Ambassador
Herrick.
But the worst of all was in Lin
coins case, when they bore the poor
mans casket all over the eastern
part Of the United States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
How do ornithoIogists account for
the homing instinct in pigeons?

How do ornithoIogists account for
the homing instinct in pigeons?
Ornithologists of the United States
biological survey associate the hon.
ing instinct Of these birds with the
migratory instinct. 1t should be
considered as a specialized form Of
migration. developed and exploited
by man through training and selec-
tive breeding. The immediate an
cestry of the modern homer is
traced to three distinct types-the
English dragon Of the carrier type,
noted for its physique; the Smerle,
q Belgian bird having an inherent
homing instinct and the Calumet,
a small bird that is noteworthy be-
cause Of its ability to fly hours at
a time. These prominent charac-
teristics have been combined to a
remarkable degree in the homing
pigeons OF today.
What is the meaning Of the name
Bruce?
Happy c~onqueroS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

A gem-studded crown worth $165,Ooo was shown at
the antique show III New York the other day. Just
the kind of an after-Easter bargain the missus has
been looking for.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

Among the people you may not have met are those
who eat strawberry Shortcake because the book says
strawberries al rich in vitanlins.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

Postmaster General Brown is starting a Dig shake
up in his department. Probably he's seeking men OF
a better stamp.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

A New York doctor says vacations cut down the
death rate. At last a substitute has been found for
spinach and sauerkraut juice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

David Dietz on Science
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06

The prince of Wales threw fresh
apprehension into his country by
flying home from France after at
tending the Foch funeral.
But if he can continue to do
it and get away with it, he will be
the biggest single human asset of
Great Britain.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-06
Won Tirpit@, Not Herrick, Did
Most to Bring the United
States Into the World War.

THE press Of Germany is mis-
Il taken in saying that the late
Ambassador Herrick did more than
any other one person to bring the
United States into the World war.
That distinction belongs to Won
Tlrpltz" who was responsible for the
unrestricted submarine activities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23

China recently held in Shanghai a
national exhibit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
Nj u Sic
GABRILOWITSCH CONDUCTS AND
PLAYS,

Ossip Gabrilowitsch has been heard
in Washington on various previous &C.
casions, but never has he aroused such
an eloquent and lengthy ovation of ap-
plause as was awarded him yester-
day afternoon when he appeared in the
dual role of pianist and conductor of
the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
at the Washington Auditorium There
we're audible calls from admiring musi
clans as we'll as unusually prolonged
and enthusiastic applause.
The particularly beautiful memory
that the audience could carry away
from this concert was Mr.. Gabrilo-
wilson's exquisite playing of the Con
certo in B Flat for Piano and Orches-
ira, Opus 49," written by Johannes
Brahms. The wonderfully rounded
tone that this master pianist brought
to his part blended perfectly with the
orchestral Interpretation. admirably led
by Artur RodZinski The dramatic DO
tency of the second movement was sue
ceeded by the lyric charm of the more
aloof Slow movement with its fasci-
mating violoncello solo and the piano
ripping into silence against the tapes
tried shadows of the string choirs. The
IHIdle was one OF tnOSe rare, thorough
~ satisfying events that come fleeting-
ly in lifetime.
In the earlier part of the program
Mr.. Gabrilowitsch conducted three
varied yet equally programmatic works.
The first. the overture, Russian Eas-
ter" written by RimSky- Korsakoff, with
its blending Of the Asiatic and Slavic
themes, its contrast of religious and
pagan music and its consistent bril-
liancy. seemed bit disjointed at first
but gained in effectiveness as it pro-
crossed.
Josef Hofmann,s symphonic MARIA
tive, The Haunted Castle" was a vivid
musical detective story, in which ghosts
OF several varieties were distinctly audi
BILE and dissonant walls came from the
horns,. while shivery mutterings crept
two harpS contributed considerable
toward the effectiveness of this work
which is fascinating and musicianly in
style. ~
The third purely orchestral work
georges Enesco's "Rumanian Rhan-
sody, No. l." is laden with tinkIinp
dance rhythms and folk melodies. #
is a delightful, colorful number and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-23
MRS. BENNETT TO REVIEW
CHILDREN'S HOME WORK
superintendent of Central Union
Mission and Wife to Attend
New York Conference.

The work of the Children's Emergen-
cy Home, 624 Louisiana avenue, and
the methods by which it is accom-
plished, will be reviewed by Mrs John
s. Bennett, wife of the superintendent
of the Central Union Mission, in
talk at the conference on child welfare
work which the International Union of
Missions will conduct tomorrow and
Friday at the West Side Mission in
New York City.
Designed for the exchange of ideas