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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
Splendid LSoIation2

. EGARDLEsS of merit, the
~ Manchurian situation has been
tossed into our lap. If we don't do
something about it, no one else will.
incidentally, that seems to be the
case with a good many situations.
In one way, or another, European
governments have arranged the plot
Of debt until the question of Ger
man reparations becomes depend
ent on what we do.
Obviously, our ostentatious course
OF splendid isolation" was not
worked out very well.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
Leaving It to LaWeS

- 80 - - - - -
7 AM not sure that either football
Il or theatricalS have advanced the
cause of prison reform. These &C
tiyities in a penitentiary have loosed
a large amount of unfavorable
criticism. And yet I am willing to
leave the matter to the wisdom of
Warden Lawes, who seems to me
one Of the most enlightened
penologists in America.
And it might be relevant, Sing
Sing alone has escaped the incidents
of bloody riot. 1t is probable that
Lawes knows the temper of the in
mates and when to bear down and
when to grant concessions. All
Sing Sing graduates whom I ever
have met testify to his fairness.
We need not pay much attention
to the charge that if prison life is
made too soft, hundreds Of law
breakers viii choose TO be within
the walls rather than outside. In
that matter we have conducted q
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
1T SEEMS TO ME BY HE EYg4%

large scale laboratory test within
the last two years. One starving
man broke a window in the hope
that he might escape cold and
hunger inside a prison. But this
case was so spectacular that it re-
ceived two-column headlines.
AS things stand now, millions
rather would Shiver in a breadline
than give up even such tattered
rags of liberty as they possess. In
spite of football games and minstrel
shows, nobody wants to go to prison.
And am inclined to believe that
the Lawes method is sound because
of one of the points raised against
him by the commentator whom I
have quoted. He speaks of men
under restraint being treated "as if
they were living under the same
conditions as the mass of
humanity"
In Touch With Humanity
T THINK it essential that some
4 current of contact with life in
general must be maintained. If all
inmates served f1fty-year sentences
or more, this might not be impor-
tant. But a great many men in jail
are going to be sent out into the
world again after year, or five, or
ten.
If they have been completely di-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

ideals and opinions expressed
IN this column are those Of
one Of Americas most inter-
esting writer's 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, 1931-12-21
Can't Keep Hands Off

THE trouble is that we have
L made little effort to square
ideals with reality.
Pretending to be for world peace.
we have stubbornly refused to Join
the yone agency which promised
much of anything in it's behalf.
Pretending that reparations and
the debts owed us by allied govern
ments had nothing to do with each
other, we have intermeddled with
every reparations conference.
The two plans by which the
reparations problem was supposed
to have been solved carry Ameri-
can nan1es-Dawes and Young.
Added to that, we virtually have
underwritten every great loan which
reparations, or the economic con-
fusion growing out Of them made
necessary.
Counting war debts, we probably
have fifteen or twenty billion dol.
lars tied up in Europe, yet con-
tinue to kid ourselves with the idea
that reparations have no direct
bearing on our present, or prospec-
tive financial difficulties.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
SCIENCE
BY DAVID DIETZ

"Credtion By Evolution" Re-
Gently Reprinted, Embodies
VieaOs of Ta0enty-Four of
the Worlds Most Eminent
SdUGnts.
THE subject Of evolution, is no
i longer on the front pages of
newspapers, as it was few years
ago during the famous monkey
trial"
It. remains, however, one of
the chief topics of research in the
world of science and one can not
hope to understand modern scien-
tific theories without some nowl-
edge of the latest theories Of the
processes Of evolution.
BY way Of a Christmas bargain.
the Macmillan Company has re-
printed an excellent volume, orig
inally issued three years ago, titled
Creation by Evolution" The book
then was priced at IS. 1t now can
be obtained for $3.50.
Twenty-four eminent scientists
wrote the body of Creation of Evo-
luton" each Savant contributing a
chapter upon the subject which he
is an authority.
DR.. Henry Fairfield Osborn, the
distinguished president Of the
American Museum of Natural His
tory, an authority upon the evo<l
luton of mammals and upon the
history of early man, wrote the
foreword to the book. The intro
duction is by Sir Charles Scott
Sherrington, former president Of
the ROYAL Society.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

the export of industries themselves and in gen.
era it is our most progressive industries which are
first to find this avenue of escape.
Furthermore, in migrating, they are carrying with
them not only American machinery, American tech
nique, American executive ability but what to many
appears vastly more important no uncertain part OF
american buying Of materials and supplies and
Of American wage-paying ability. These are losses
that never can be recovered"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

What is the origin of the phrase
Under the rose," meaning secrecy?
According to Greek mythology,
Cupid bribed Harpocrates with a
rose not to betray the amours Of
Venus, and thus the flower became
an emblem of silence or secrecy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

The same considerations make it
certain the President will be re-
nominated. AS to ratification at
the polls in November, 1892, it only
can be said that times such as
these, calling for ability of a techni-
cal and expert nature, would be ill
chosen indeed for the expression of
merely popular preferences in the
choice of a chief executive in the
White House.
GARDNER WI, SON
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NJ. E. Tracy
Obviously, Americas OSten-
tdtious Course of splendid
Isolation" Has Not Worked
ont Very Well.
SAYS:

NEW YORK, Dec. 21.-Bertrand
IN Russell, who does a rather
good job at playing the triple role
of belted earl. savant and BARN
stormer, thinks we Americans are
bewildered hopelessly.
All those in favor say aye" all
those opposed, no" The ayes"
have it. We are bewildered, whether
hopelessly, or not, and the reason
for it is not particularly obscure.
Many of our pet theories have
failed to work and many of our
most cherished superstitions have
broken down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
Thirty-F Five Cents

For most of us, 35 cents will buy drugstore
lunch, cheap movie ticket, pound of butter
For member of mine leaders family in the coal
heds of the United States it has to buy everything
ne or she uses in day. Mine leaders comprise the
bulk of coal mine workers
Studies made by the Labor Research Association
Of ia scattered families in twenty-five mines of west
ern Pennsylvania and elsewhere reveal that mine
loader with family of five receives in wages these
days $40 to $18 week.
Deducting the miners costs for company doctor,
lights, powder and smthng, he is left IS cents day
to spend upon rent food clothing and all other family
expenses.
Out of the 1914 families, only 10 get by without
borrowing The others live by going deeper into debt
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
Views of Times Readers

Editor TimeS-Why is it that our
honorable mayor sidetrackS all dis
cussion of the Citizens Gas Com
pany'S difficulties when an inquiry
of utilities is under way? Is it not
because the trustees should have
seen to it that reserves were set I'D
to liquidate their stock and bond
spread before turning over the
property to the city?
This should have been done be-
fore dividends were declared. Why
not bring out some light on the
negotiations between the so-called
utility district and the gas COM
pany? Are they getting ready to
slip fast one over on an already
overtaXed citizenry?
Should the city assume the in
debtednesS of this vastly over
capitalized utility, when the people
were led to believe that gas here
could be made for less than l cent
thousand cubic foot and delivered
to the consumer at a profit at so
cents thousand cubic feet?
HOWARD F. CARLIN.
1906 East Washington street.
Editor Tinos-Your Washington
correspondent, Fay Tucker, prob
ably is mistaken, honestly enough.
in finding the current pronounce
ments of the secretary Of the treas
ury and of the President in conflict
on the subject of world Aaance.
An enlightened Interpretation of
the two documents will give the best
possible assurance that Secretary
Mellon is well satisfied with Mr..
Hoover's work in the executive chair
equally as well satisfied is Mr..
Mellon as with the performance of
the late President Harding, or with
that of ex-President Coolidge. Most
readers will recall that Mr. Mellon
tested the capacities of each Presi-
dent named thoroughly, and in try
ing times.
If further assurance were needed
as to Mr.. Hoover's standing in world
finance, it would be found in the
fact that Mr.. Hoover is either an
honorary or a former member of
the Devonshire Club and the Abe
marie Club, two London clubs than
which there are none more sub
stantiaI. Mr.. Hoover'S official acts
| in world finance should carry far.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
Daily Thought

The trespass money and sin
money was not brought into the
house of the Lord: it was the
prieStS'.-H Kings 1916.
Mammon is the largest slave.
holder in the Frederic
Saunders.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

peace gathering in Paris broke up in fist fight
just rounding into form for the Geneva conference
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

Clarence Chamberlin brought down flying hippo
potamus! But it was rubber it wasn't stretching a
point.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21
A Sing Sing First NIGHT

A Sing Sing First Night
IN dealing with the minstrel show
L at Sing Sing one newspaper
commentator says that this is re-
ducing prison reform to an abb
surdity. Humane treatment of
prisoners is an accepted principle
of penology," he adds, "but how
much will it be advanced with the
staging of a minstrel show at Sing
Sing which owes its kick to the fact
that the cast includes footpads and
murderers?"
Mention is made of the fact that
regulations have been published
warning visitors not to carry jewels,
weapons, drugs or liquor into the
prison. And the commentator goes
on to say:
"Such are the serio-comic regu-
lations made necessary by the at
tempt to treat set of men who are
under restraint for having broken
the law AS if they we're living
under the same conditions as the
mass Of humanity"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

What were the findings of the
United States naval court of inquiry
about the sinking of the battleship
Maine in Havana Harbor?
That the ship was sunk by the
explosion of large submarine
mine.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

THIRST came the rain, say the
4 scientists, and after it the pud-
dies. Man was only third in line.
And, according to the latest theory,
he found his origin in organisms
swimming about in warm pools on
the surface Of the earth.
1t makes the complete Darwin
ian succession seem a little futile.
After all, the story of the long trek
could be told with something as
simple as, "After millions of years,
man has managed to get himself
out of warm water into hot"
Life in those early days after the
shower seems to have been ex-
tremely simple. The creatures of
the pool knew neither depression
nor prosperity. Emotion swayed
them very little. They drifted from
one side of the puddle to the other
as the wind listed.
And perhaps the first organism
which went all the way across the
fifteen-foot eXpanse thought OF
himself as a Columbus.
But ambition entered slightly into
the range of emotion. We were
all nudists then, for no policemen
enforced any regulation about stock
ings for the women or against one
piece bathing suits in the base of
men. AS matter of fact, not even
sex had been invented.
Oh, yes, it was much simpler. Art
and war, perplexity and the creative
urge were still to come.
The water was warm. The scien-
lists have insisted on that. And so
the day was spent padding lazily
five feet south and a like distance
north again. Weren't we the fools
ever to have crawled out!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

Did Alaska, Hawaii ard the
Philippines furnish any troops to
the American army in the World
war?
Men from Alaska and Hawaii
we're drafted into the army. The
Philippine legislature voted to Of
fer $4,000 men to the United States
for service in the war, but they were
not used outside the Philippines.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-12-21

When were the first and second
battles of the Marine fought?
The first battle was fought be-
tween Sept. 6 and 9, 1914. The sec
ond battle occurred July Is, 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
OBITUARY

BENJAMIN-Mrs.I Irene Cornelia (Potter) Benjamin, age 73 years, widow of John c. Benjamin, died Thursday morning in East Ply mouth following brief illness. She resided in Watertown for many years before taking up residence in this city, where she lived for few years.
 She is survived by a stepdaugh- ter, Mrs. Fannie Hart of Hartford and several stepgrandchildren: one uncle, Don Woodward of Water town and several cousins.
 The funeral will take place this afternoon 1t o'clock in Bristol. Burial will take place in Northfeld.
 SHERMAN Mrs William A Sherman lied yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs John Visscher o 132 Woodside avenue following q brief illness.
 She is survived by one daughter; one grandton. one great grand daughter: and one brother, Cecil Belden of Torrington.
 Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at l o'clock al her home with Rev Moreton owen officiatingl Burial will take place m Evergreen cemetery.
 BATSON-Miss Ada M. Batson, age 67 years. died yesterday morn- ing at herlhome .35 Willow street. She is survived by one sister. Miss s. Jane 1atson. Funeral services were held last evening at the Stew art Funeral home at o'clock, Rev Arthur MeKenny officiating. The body was sent to Springfield. Mass for burial!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Two Held For
 Car Tampering

den was fined $25 for illegal use of markers. He was notified to be in court when he failed to take the advice of policeman and obtain proper registration. He was using markers issued for a roadster on a sedan. The court informed him that the police were very lenient to give him a second chance.
 A suspended jail sentence of three months was given to Frank Svolboda, 43, of 20 Ridgefield ave- uue for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. The court was informed that since his arrest the accused has disposed of his machine and has promised not to attempt to operate an auto mobile for the period of one year.
 A continuance of one week was granted in the case of Michael Rappe, formerly of this city, but now a resident of Meriden. He is charged with violation of the con- ditional bill of sales law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Honor Cadets At
 Theater Party
Army Football Team Receive Souvenirs From Con-
 greSsman GOss

The big Army football team not only took away with them souven- irs tf the Brasc Center of the World but also the we'll wishes of the capacity house at the Strand theater last night where they were the guests of Miss Julia Smith, manager. The strapping lads in neat, close fitting uniforms ar rived in three busses shortly after 2 o'clock and led by their coach, Major ' .lph Sasse were escorted to reserved seats.
 Congressman Edward W. Goss, member of the House Military af- fairs committee which has super vision over the U. S. Military Academy at West Point, extended a greeting to the boys and intro- duced Coach Sasse from the stage. Major Sasse thanked the theater management and the people of this city for the welcome they had re- ceiv.d. Major S2sse and Congress man Goss were loudly applauded upon being introduced from the stage,
 Peter J. Shea was master or ceremonies and after welcoming the distinguished visitors in behalf of Miss Smith, introduced Con gressman Goss. The congressman called attention to the souvenirs, handsome letter openers done in brass and blue leather and tod the boys they were just a simple
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Reardon Case
 Goes Over; New
 Move By Defense
Demands Proof That Liquor Sent to New Haven for Analysis Is Same as That Seized in Place oi Business

When the case of Dennis Rear don, 33, of 73 Laval street was call- ed in police cofrt to-day and he was formally arraigned on the charge of violating the liquor law the question was raised as to what proof the state lad to show that the evidence seized in Reardon's place and taken 10 New Haven Tor analysis was tht same as onered in court.
 The query wal more or less ex- pected. It may Ebe necessary to summon membeis of the New Ha- ven detective bureau to testify in the case.
 A quantity of liquor was taken om Reardon's place of businuess at 4S0 West Main street about a r.onth ago whef the New Haven police were informed of the death
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Coroner Examines
 Shooting Witnesses
Authorities Act When Andrews Name Is Placed on
 Hospital Danger List

lice headquarters. A coroner's in- vestigation was started when it be- came known that the condition of the wounded lad was not consid- cred so favorable to-day. His name is on the danger list at the Wa terbury hospital. The bullet from a .22 caliber rifle entered his right chest and entered the lung, &C., cording to reports.
 Kenneth Malsh, 15, the Crosby high school student who was in possession of the rife at the time of the accident, was one of several young lads questioned to-day. As stated yesterday Malsh reported that he had the weapon in his hands. The trigger was half cooked but the safety catch was on, making it almost impossible for it to be released. It happened, however, that in laying the gun down that the catch slipped and the cartridge was discharged. The shooting took place on Adelaide avenue. Junior Hyland and Allen Thompson were two of the wit nesses to the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Power Engineers
 of ScOvin Co
Annual Get Together at Hotel Waterbury Toe
 night

Both the Rainbow room and banquet hall of the Hotel Water bury will be utilized this evening by the powei engineers of the Sco- will Manufacturing company and their guests The occasion will be the annual set-together of the en- gineers and the committee of ar engagements have planned one of the greatestcelebrations in the his tory of Scotill's.
 Following dinner. dancing and entertainment will take place. Six teen acts of professional entertain ment have teen imported from New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
TWO MINERS
 AND BOY KILLED

Trinidad, Colo, Oct 24.--UP0- Two miners and a boy were killed and another miner was in criti. cal condition to-day as the result of an explosion of "fire-damp" in a tunnel they explored while on vacation.
 Those killed were Frank Lapini. Nick Spanoli, and Sam De Giacamo's 14-year old son. De Giacomo was seriously injured and Dan Sappuci was slightly hurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
TOM MIX IS
 TN HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, Oct 24.-(UP)-Tom Mix, the actor, returned home to- day leading procession of nine teen horses, six mules, two dogs, q canary and 2,S00-pound bull. acquired while with a circus. and announced he would re-enter the films.
 For three years. Mix and his in- separable pal, Tony" the horse, have been with circus. His new pictures for Universal will mark his debut in talking films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24
Premier Laval
 in Conference

(Continued from Page 1.)
 could develop to expedite recovery from the world economic depres- sion.
 This indicated disposition not to attempt to make an agreement which would foreclose other pow CTS but rather to find common ground.
 France is in a position to act in | reduction of separations as she Is the only country which collects from Germany any sizeable margin over what Is paid to the United States on war debts. The United States is in a position to reduce debts according to ca- pacity to pay.
 The White House statement l said:
 Both the president and Premier Laval wish it made clear that the conversations upon which they are engaged are solely in respect of such policies as each of the two governments can develop to expe- dite recovery from the world eco- homie depression.
 There is no remote basis what ever for statements as to demands terms of settlement or any other like discussion.
 Happily there are no contro- versies to be settled between France and America. None such exist.
 "The sole purpose of these con- versations is the earnest, frank ex- .l 4f xx,tt xrtnxx tn nd ing common ground for helpful action in the promotion of con- structive progress in the world. !" Discussion. expected to deal prin- cipally with disarmament, will take place tonight and to-morrow when after luncheon with Secre- tary of Treasury Mellon to-day. Laval goes to Woodley, the home of Secretary Stimson, to stay over night.
 Stimson plans a stag dinner. This will be followed by a stroll Sunday morning through the wooded slopes of the beautiful es- tate when the two men can talk freely. It will be the last inn portant conversation for Laval leaves f or New York Sunday night or Monday morning to re- turn to France.
 Senator William E. Borah, chair man of the senate foreign rela- tions committee, will be at the Stimson dinner tonight.
 Laval had indicated desire to take Borah away into a corner for a private talk, but, in view of Borah's statement yesterday and Laval's subsequent reaction to it. there was some speculation as to whether this interview would transpire.
 French correspondents. after in- forming Laval of Borah's utter ances. quoted the French premier as saying he did not desire ito exchange polemics with Senator Borah, or to discuss revision of the treaty of Versailles"
 Paris, Oct 24-(UP)-Leaders of the wine Industry in France. disappointed when Premier Pierre Laval waived his diplomatic privi. lege to take wine through the New York customs. cabled Prebident Hoover to consider entrance of French wines into the United states to help establish economic equilibrium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-24

of a young man in that city. 1t was first reported that the decease died of poisoned hooch. One of his compe nions on a drinking ex- petition here pointed out Reardon' s nee of bl.s'' ,ss. Members of the local and Nc-v Haven detective forces made a seizure. The evil dence as ana'-' l and found a. k. Coroner James J. Corrigan of New Haven later reported that death was due to acute. not poisoned alcoholism. The supposed evidence was then returned to Waterbury and made the basis of a complaint and the issuance of a warrant.
 As the liquor passed through several hands Attorney Martin Dunn, representing Reardor, wants it shown that it is the same taken from Reardon's. The case was consequently continued until No- yember 4th.