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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Red Bugaboo

DACK of the railroad controversy
D is the bugaboo of red propa-
ganda which European diplomats
have done lot to create, and of
which the Chinese would not be so
scared as they are, but for the
palvering and intriguing sponsored
by great statesmen of the west.
1t is no secret that the apostles
of communism seized on the Chi
nese revolution as a fertile f1e.(,
that they did what they could to
ingratiate themselves with it's lead
erS and succeeded in exercising con-
siderable influence over them at one
time.
Neither is 1t any secret that pres
sure was brought to bear on the
Nationalist, or South China gov
eminent, to get rid of them.
Though not stated in so many
words, perhaps, it generally was
understood the Nationalist govern
ment had little hope of recognition
by European governments or the
United States, until it proved that
it was not being run by the Third
Internationale.
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Readers of The Times Voice Vices

quarrel and false economy? Let's
have them.
And for the kiddies' sake, glee and
protection, go the limit with the
park board, and give them the high
dollar. j. ED BURK.
2035 Hoyt avenue.
Editor Times-I would like to
thank Mrs. Beth Puson for her
splendid letter in The Times, ex-
pressing so much interest in hu-
mainly and sympathy for the old
men and women of Marion county
and advocating the establishment
of home for old men and another
one for old women proffered by
friend of hers who says, he can
make them self-supporting by fur
nishing employment of a nature
suitable to their ability.
1t is a noble object and If the
industries of the country would view
the needs of our old people in the
same humanitarian way, there
would not be the disgrace and
cruelty of sending our worthy cid
fathers and mothers to the poor
house. However would like to call
attention to one of the cruelest mea-
sures of the poorhouse. which their
plan seems to have overlooked and
that is the separation of husband
and wife by sending them to sepa-
rate institutions.
In my Judgment the plan of
granting a moderate pension to the
worthy poor, so ably advocated by
the Fraternal Order of Eagles and
the United Mine Workers of Ameri-
ca, would be much better and would
permit the old folks to live in their
own homes amid friends and sur
roundings that are so dear TO them
The great industries of the coun-
try could aid and cheaper the cost
BY furnishing employment to these
able to do manual labor and thus
make a greater and better nation
and I'LL the lives Of thousands of OLD
men and women with joy, peace.
comfort, and a trller patriotism
JOHN HUTCHINSON
Fpntanet, Ind.
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ANNIVERSARY
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BATTLE OF MONS
Aug. %

I'm Aug. %, 1914, the battle OF
" Mons was fought in Belgium.
About 3 p. nj. the German army
attacked the British along the line
of the Conde-Mons canal.
The British we're to certain ex-
tent surprised, and the powerful
German artillery played havoc
among them, with the result that
that night the British forces we're
compelled to fall back to position
which previously had been recon-
noitered, resting on the left Of the
fortress Of Maubeuge and extending
on the right to Janlein, southeast
OF Valenciennes.
Opposing the English were the
fourth and ninth German army
corps, and they fought about equal
numbers. The forces which awaited
the German attack numbered sbout
IS 900 men, roughly divided into
10 900 infantry. 10000 cavalry and
312 guns.
The front Of the British army
covered about twenty miles and was
an excessive strain upon so small a
force, since the enemy was more
compact.
The defeat in the battle Of Mons
was the beginning Of the Anglo
French retreat which did not end
until the famous Battle Of the
Marine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
NuILifY a TreatY2

IN 1924, Russia and China ne
Il gotiated treaty for joint con-
troll of the Chinese Eastern.
The present impasse developed
when China removed the Russian
railroad officials appointed under
this treaty on the ground that they
were using their position to spread
Red propaganda.
China claims that she took such
action not to nullify the treaty for
joint control, but to prevent po-
litical disturbance.
Russia claims that such action did
nullify the treaty and insists that
the railroad officials be reinstated
as preliminary to arbitration.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Europe'S F auIt

OUCH a course strictly was in line
~ with what western diplomats
had suggested, except that a treaty
and propaganda are two different
things.
Justified as orthodox statesmen
may feel in doing what they can
to block the red gospel, they will
think twice before approving the
idea that a treaty, even with Soviet
Russia, is only scrap of paper
They owe something to China,
however, because their meddling is
measurably responsible for her
present plight.
If she has gone too far in her
witch hunt for reds, it is largely
their fault.
Under such circumstances they
ought at least to give her some
sensible advice.
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Over a Railway

TN the first place, a railroad is the
Il immediate cause of trouble.
This railroad is known as the
Chinese Eastern and crosses Man
churia to form an important link
in the Siberian system.
Since Manchuria cuts a deep
notch into Siberia, it was impossible
for Russia to run a direct line to
Vladivostok, or Port Arthur with
out crossing it.
That is why the czarist government
sought and obtained a concession
from China to build it some thirty
five years ago.
AS a result of this concession, the
czarist government was granted not
only control of the railroad, but
valuable mineral rights.
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ing as those
W h ic h have
won him thou
sands of read
ers in Indian
a polls an d
vicinity.
Dietz' daily
a r ticle has
been a feature
Of the editor
ial page of The
Tim es for
a b o u t four
years.
w e believe
that the wide
spread inter-
est in this fea-
ture makes it
advisable t o
give it more
space each day
than has been
done in the
past.
Readers may
continue t o
1oOL RI Dintz
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

Association and of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.
NNE of the most dangerous gases
W to the public today is carbon
nonoxide. 1t is the chief constit-
uent of Illuminating gas and also
the dangerous constituent of auto
mobile exhaust gas.
Illuminating gas in the United
States contains from to 80 per
cent of carbon monoxide. When gas
is mixed with air before being
burned, it shows a blue flame. Prac-
tically all gas that is not burned up
produces carbon monoXide.
If the blue flame is brought too
close to a cooking utensil that is
cold, carbon monoxide may escape
combustion. This happens when a
burner is lit improperly or snaps
back and burns at the base.
The gas from a blast furnace
contains from "a to 80 per cent of
carbon monoXide. The smoke from
a coal fire contains various amounts
OF carbon monoxide, depending on
how free the draft may be. The
more the combustion of the gas is
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Questions and
AnS7CerS
Who owns the forest land in Ore

gon?
The Federal government and
private individuals and corporations
own a large proportion Of the forest
land in Oregon. More than 13.000,-
600 acres are under Federal con-
troll. Private holdings comprise
about 100000 acres. The state
which at one time was the owner Of
vast acreage of forested land. now
holds title to less than one per cent
Of the total forested area.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Russia Needs Trackage

Russia Needs TraCkage
Japan took Port Arthur away
u from Russia in 1905, and with
it, quite a stretch of railroad.
Under existing conditions, the
Chinese Eastern connects the Jap
anese railroad to Port Arthur and
the Russian railroad to VladivoS-
tok with Russia's western system.
1t is illogical, therefore, to argue,
that Russia has nothing at stake
in the Chinese Eastern, except the
possibility of profit, or the oppor-
tunity it offers for exploiting Man
churia.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

Ideals and opinions expressed
in this column are those of
one of Americas most inter
eSting writers, and are pre-
sented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this paper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
DaUid DietS on Science
No. 442

T Under the caption printed above, David Dietz,
~ science editor of The Times, has written daily.
article for this space for AL publishing days Article
No AL appeared in yesterdays paper.
Starting Saturday, the articles by Dietz will be
of slightly different nature though fully interest
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Setback to BOISheviSm

OOlOOON W OOlNlIOFIOlI
MOT only China, but the western
~ world, looked upon it as a
great victory when the Russian adj
visers we're driven out-China, be-
cause it meant recognition; the
western world, because it meant one
more setback for bolshevism.
1t would not be surprising If the
nationalist government thought it
were making itself solid with Lon
don, Paris and Washington when it
broke up joint control of the
Chinese Eastern railroad on the
ground that it had become a nest
of propagandists.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
Daily Thought

A taIebearer revealeth secretS'
bUt he that is of a faithful spirit
consealeth the matter.-Proverbs
11:13.
TINE tongue is, at the same time,
4 the best part of man and his
worst; with good government, none
is more useful, and without it, none
is more Observation-Disclosures.
What are the family names of the
late car of Russia and the former
kaiser of Germany?
The car of Russia was named
Romanoff and the family name Of
the former kaiser is Hohenzollern,
What is rutabaga?
A variety Of turnip.
When is a congressman seated?
When he takes the oath of Office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
SAYS:

The Nationalist Government
of China Had Little Hope
of Recognition By Western
PoWers Until 1t Proved 1t
Was Not Being Run By the
Reds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

4 Is IIdIN % SCU q O1CdI 4N4C1 VI
4 the Manchurian situation.
To most of us the news comes as
an unintelligible jargon of names,
or a still more unintelligible hodge
podge of banditry, revolution, COM
mercial interests and political clap
trap.
China still is too chaotic for one
to be sure whether important acts
committed in her name represent
a well-considered policy, or the
mere impulse of some leader in
momentary control.
Still, with patience, it is possible
to dig out a few salient facts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

This Is the sixth of series of articles
by DIR. Morris FiShbein on poisonous
gases and their effect on human beings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

left, he may be knocking the ashes off cigaret he
may be pointing out the beauties of tall building
he may be reaching his hand out to see if it is,
perchance raining.
The left-hand signal could be extremely useful.
Our carelessness however often makes it more con-
fusing than no signal at ALL
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
BY Frederick Lands :

Calls in Their PajamaS-
but Ho1C Many Firemen
Wear PdjamGS?
TTARRY SINCLAIR should not
L 1 be pardoned.
He defrauded the nation which
protects his great fortune and after
the supreme court Of the United
States bliStered him for it and set
aside the Teapot Dome lease he did
not show repentance, but at the
very first opportunity violated the
law by shadowing the jury which
was trying him for felony.
His conviction did lot to restore
public faith in government, but a
presidential pardon would destroy it
! all.
Many men of less means are serv-
ing longer sentences for smaller
crimes.
So far as his failing health is con-
cerned, the people recall that his
playmate in sordid sin, ex-Secretary
Fall, has an illness which is so re-
liable that it is practically impossi-
BILE to get him into court.
Let Sinclair stay where he isl
The statements of these passen-
gers on the Zeppelin that the viii
lagos of Siberia are crowded with
| churches would seem to indicate
that the Soviet's determination of
religion has not been able to exter-
| inmate.
TINE chief of the fire department
l. at Millstadt, Ill, has ordered
the f1remen to respond to night
calls in their pajamas.
This not only will enable them
to get their quicker, but their attire
will harmonic with that of the
people they carry out.
But how many firemen wear
pajamas?
Nothing was lost when Sena-
tor Borah refused to debate
with Governor Richie of Maryland,
for such events determine nothing
except how many of the audience
are wet and how many are dry.
u
This cat down in Arkansas that
has taken set of pole cats
to raise probably figures on writing
a few perfumery testimonials when
she gets through.
Those st. Louis parents we're
loyal to the home town when
they named their twin boys after
O'Brine and Jackson, the champion
endurance fliers, but the chances
are that long before the twins are
weaned another pair will have
grabbed the laurelS from the pres
ent heroes.
FUDGE HINES of Noblesville, md,
- was Compelled to adjust a
domestic debacle by dividing tie
rows of potatoes between a man
and his wife and splitting the milk
money, which reminds us that the
course of true love never runs
smooth"
-.
The city of Cotha, Germany, has
placed a tax of $3.50 on bachelors,
but what the city ought to do is to
tax the girls who handed the
bachelors the water pitcher.
n
We respectfully call Mussolini's
attention to the fact that while he
has been enrolling Americans in the
Fascist, we got back at him by eX-
porting $452,734 worth of spaghetti
to Italy the last six months.
Sidney Franklin, the New York
bull fighter who has been causing a
great many outbursts Of confetti by
his victories in the Spanish arena,
Just has been gored, which proves
that our folks should restrict their
activities to the noble American pas
time of throwing the hill
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23
1T SEEMS TO ME By H BRoTS

you pin his arms and make him fail
away at nothing.
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BY DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

were scoring touchdown every five
minutes"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

Nothing was lost when Sena-
tor Borah refused to debate
with Governor Richie of Maryland,
for such events determine nothing
except how many of the audience
are wet and how many are dry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

THE chief of the fire department
l. at Millstadt, ILL.,. has ordered
the f1remen to respond to night
calls in their pajamas.
This not only will enable them
to get their quicker, but their attire
will harmonic with that of the
people they carry out.
But how many firemen wear
pajamaS?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

The statements of these passen-
gers on the Zeppelin that the VIII
lagos of Siberia are crowded with
churches would seem to indicate
that the Soviet's determination of
religion has not been able to exter-
inmate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

1T is hard to get clear idea Of
4 the Manchurian situation.
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This cat down in Arkansas that
has taken a set of pole cats
to raise probably figures on writing
a few perfumery testimonials when
she gets through.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

Sidney Franklin, the New York
bull fighter who has been causing a
great many outbursts Of confetti by
his victories in the Spanish arena,
Just has been gored, which proves
that our folks should restrict their
activities to the noble American pas
time of throwing the bull.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

When is congressman seated?
When he takes the oath of Office.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

Those st. Louis parents we're
loyal to the home town when
they named their twin boys after
O'Brine and Jackson, the champion
fliers, but the chances
are that long before the twins are
weaned another pair will have
grabbed the laurels from the pres
ent heroes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-08-23

The city Of Cotha, Germany, has
placed a tax of $3.50 on bachelors,
but what the city ought to do is to
tax the girls who handed the
bachelors the water pitcher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-10-10
REASON By Ff hASB1s

TTALF Of England listened on the radio as New
IL York City went wild over the arrival of Pre-
mier Ramsay Macdonald and if there's anything be-
tween nations, except apple sauce, that should dc
more good for peace than all the diplomatic pow
vows ever held.
The radio should be the real ambassador, for
when millions can speak to millions, high above
boundaries and conspiracies the plotters of wars
should find their occupation gone.
n n
Mr.. Hoover runs a big risk to take Premier Mac
Donald out to that fishing place to have this dis
armament conversation, for while Macdonald will
agree to scrap everything If lie catches a big string
of fish, think how he will tighten up if he doesn't
get a bite.
The word from Paris is that the fall styles show
that dresses will fasten up the back and fasten with
hooks and eyes.
AS if our divorce rate were not high enough nowl
THE treasury department has stopped hip slap
l. ping by prohibition agents., but Secretary Mellon
would probably rather have an officer slap him on
the hip than slap him on the cellar.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt has a fine job as
Governor OF Porto Rico.
He sits in a palace by the sea and his only
responsibility is to take care that the Mrs. Gam of
Porto Rico sits where she should.
The doctors up at Neenah. Wis, wonder why it is
that Mr.. Victor Larsens hair comes out every time
a child is born to his wife.
We should say 1t is because they neglect to lock up
his mother-in-law.
THE declaration of Senator Overman Of North
l. Carolina that the Russian government is behind
the textile strike in his state and that Russian gold
is c%orrupting the youth of America" is the greatest
joke of 1929.
The Infamous child labor system of southern
states has corrupted American youth more than all
other things combined.
Arthur Wolff who plays football on the high school
team at Thayer. No. is five feet. eleven inches and
weighs 800 pounds
Before long he will be receiving delegations froE:
the leading universities of the United States.
The other day in Washington Mrs. Gam was
marketing when she heard that Ramsay MacDonalds
dat ghter was coming to call on her and she hurried
back, getting home just a few minutes before Miss
Macdonald arrived, which is about as narrow an
escape from total destruction as this nation has
ever had.
o. L. Bodenhamer of Arkansas, newly elected
national commander OF the American Legion, will
have to go some to keep up with the standard set
by Paul McNutt.
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pendence. Thus in effect American policy is deter
mined by default. That is a stupid and dangerous
method Of determining anything. 1t is especially
dangerous in this case because it contributes to ma
tional hypocrisy on the part of the United States.
We are in the position of formally having pledged
the Filipinos their independence and of ignoring that
pledge. Either the Jones law pledge should be with
drawn or it should be acted upon. If we can rot
be just, We can at least be honest.
This newspaper favors independence, for two
reasons: Because the islands have an inherent right
to govern themselves, and because they are a political
and naval liability to the United States.
Under the present arrangement, We are response
BILE for their protection. AS every naval officer knows,
but as few citizens realize, we could not protect them
in war against a naval power with far eastern bases.
In an unsuccessful attempt to do so, we would have
to divert cruisers needed to protect our coasts and
the Hawaiian and Panama focal points.
Meanwhile, our possession of the Philippines is used
as an argument for a bigger navy.
1t comes down to a case of being able to fulfill
our responsibilities or of getting out. Since the Fill
pinos as a whole don't want us there and since we
have nothing to gain by staying there, we should get
out.
That does not mean we must leave the Philippines
to the mercy of some invading power or that we must
sever economic relations with the islands.
1t would be relatively easy to get the powerS-and
all nations for that matter-to sign with us a treaty
of non-aggression, security, and perpetual freedom
for the Philippines. Such international agreement
would give the islands better protection than they
now enjoy.
AS for trade, is there any reason why we can not
hold our own in open competition with other nations?
AS a matter of fact, it never will be open competition.
It will be natural for them to retain American t1nan-
cial and economic ties.
In justice to the Philippines and to us, their poll
teal status should be settled.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-10-10
Laws and Citizens

Johns Hopkins university, additionally a leader
in research, has established an institute of law. 1t
will study the effect of our multitudinous laws upon
the citizen.
All supposedly are designed for his protection and
welfare, yet, as President Ames of Hopkins points out,
mo one knows" What is the exact effect of a tariff
bill, of a coming ordinance, of a new tax policy, or
a criminal statute? What are the effects Of court
decisions upon the law and, through it, upon the
community?
Such study is needed the more because we live
in a civilization which is charging tremendously.
which is changing more and more rapidly each day,
yet depends on the whole upon conceptions of law
established generations ago.
One of the consequences is growing disregard and
disrespect for laws. Another is the attempt to patch
up the aged fabric of the law and to stretch it over
these new conditions, instead of starting afresh. The
attempt to meet the whole modern increase of crime
by a Baumes statute, putting fourth offenders in
prison for life, is a case in point.
The Johns Hopkins institute represents q worthy
attempt by a great university to pioneer in an i'm
portant but neglected field.
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Free the Philippines

Unexpectedly the question of Philippine indie
pendence has bobbed up in the senate and threatens
to delay the tariff bill.
Worse things could happen than permanent de-
lay of this viciously high tariff measure, and the time
is long overdue when the status of the Philippines
should be settled; but 1t Is improbable that any such
oasic national policy as the latter will be disposed Of
as a casual legislative interlude.
The a factors which have prevented a show
down on policy during the last five years still exist.
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are d-
vided.
Inaction means continuance Of the status quo.
That IS fairly satisfactory to the opponents OF inde-