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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
MelOdrama Justice

The attempted confscaton of the patriotic senti
ment of Kentucky by the prosecution at Mount ster
ing happily was hailed by jury of the peers of coal
miner William Burnett
They freed him murder charge and thereby
proved that the state of Henry Clay does not intend
to be stampeded by Harlan county coal mine operators
and their gunner.
Seldom has the eagle been made to scream as it
was in this first trial of the Harlan county miners
facing murder charges for defending themselves
against company police and deputies. Common
wealth attorney w. c. Hamilton outdid all the flag
waving fellowship in the star-spangled neodrama he
staged
He called the farmers and miners who testified for
Burnett "rabble bunch" He invoked substantial
citizenship to protect the American flag against the
Shiny serpent of anarchy. Patriotism, last refuge
OF the Scound1el and the prosecutor with poor
literally shrieked through the halls of Justice.
If the Burnett jury is typical of Kentucky's citizen
ship it is evident that Kentucky is quite as sick of
the patroteerng and lawless methods of its coal
ators as is the rest of the United States
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
HEALTH SERVICE-
Children, | to 5, Suffer Serious Ills

they gained in weight and were
greatly improved.
Studies of children of pre-school
age seemed to show the need for
more extensive use of cod liver
oil and of vitamin D concentrates
in order to prevent the appear
ance of ricketts, and the defects of
bone growth and teeth that are
associated with this disorder.
The child from l to 5 is growing
rapidly and needs examination at
regular intervals in order to de-
tect the appearance of failures in
growth and development.
The period is also one in which
immunization against smallpox and
diphtheria is most desirable.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Research Methodical

THE way in which DR.. Bergius,
Il working in his laboratory at
the University of Heidelberg, ar
rived at the hydrogenation of coal,
is an example of the ideal research
program.
He began his experiments in 1912.
His idea was to accumulate meth
odically and carefully all the knowl-
edge which he could about coal.
The first task he set for himself
was to learn what was in coal. He
obtained samples of coal by the
thousands from all parts of the
world and subjected them to chem
ical analysis.
At the end of two years, he was
probably the worlds foremost au-
thority upon the chemistry of coal.
Next he tried his hand at produc-
ing 'coal-like substances. He Sue
ceeded in turning sawduSt into sub
stances resembling a large number
of grades of coal.
Then, feeling that he had arrived
at a pretty good understanding of
what coal was, he turned to the
problem of converting coal into oil.
His researches had shown him
that coal consisted chiefly of carbon
and hydrogen united into a series
of compounds known as hydrocar-
bonS.
The ratio of carbon to hydrogen
in coal is 16 to l, a famous ratio
as students of the life of William
Jennings Bryan will recall.
In petroleum, the average ratio
Of carbon to hydrogen is 8 to 1. The
problem Of converting coal into oil,
therefore, resolved itself into the
problem of doubling the hydrogen
content.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

ears, and 28 per cent defective
teeth. Furthermore, a considerable
percentage had definite signs of
ricketts,.
Among the chief causes of
death in children of these ages
are respiratory infections, includ-
ing influenza and pneumonia, and
also infections of the kidneys.
Many of the children examined in
Birmingham came from families
of artisans and laborers. Appar-
emily these children required just
as much care as those of the
pauper class.
Such children appeared to be well
cared for and well fed, but when
placed in contact with other chill
dren under proper circumstances,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
The Truth Must Out

CHAIRMAN RASKOB sends out
~ a QUESTIONABLE to some 10000
Democrats who have proved their
interest in the party's welfare by
contributing to its campaign funds.
Since the QUESTIONABLE centers
around prohibition, some observers
have concluded that Mr.. Raskob is
staging a wet drive, or trying to
embarrass Governor Roosevelt.
Such a conclusion involves the
assumption that Governor Roosevelt
wants to straddle the prohibition
issue.
Maybe he does, but it is hard to
see how he could after committing
himself as definitely as he did last
year.
So, too, it is hard to see how the
Democratic party could, or should
want to after all clamor for an hon
est expression of opinion.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Il VIII Be Greater

THE city is as much a part of
A human nature as ambition it
self. We are a herding species.
That's one reason why we glorify
armies and war, why we don't like
stagger plans for work, or recre-
alton, why we believe that numbers
prove greatness.
There may be some movement
back to the country side and some
decentralization of industry as a re-
action to the present depression,
but the great city will not only re-
main, but grow still greater as long
as the supply of people lasts.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
use MONEYS Imprisonment fol
their own political ends"
JaiIS and Managers

TN other words, the Communist
l. organ is afraid that some ex-
cellent ammunition may be re-
moved from its hands.
Walkers political prestige can
not be increased vastly if his mis-
sion fails. But if he succeeds in
being a sort of Zola in our Amer
lean Dreyfus case, it will put some
thing of a damper on Union square
meetings and other radical gather
ings to protest against the injustice
done to Tom Mooney.
I rather think the Daily Worker
would prefer to have Mooney Ian
guish in jail than be freed by the
intercession of Mayor Walker.
Now, it seems to me that it is
too late to wipe out the wrong done
to Mooney. If he is released at
this late date the case remains an
outrage. You can not say, There,
there" to an innocent man who has
spent the best years of his life in
Jail and let him out with a pat on
the back.
That does not square accounts.
And yet I despise that doctrinaire
view which would have an indi-
vidual continue to stand as living
sacrifice for the sake of cause.
I would not have Mooney remain
an hour longer in prison to make a
Communist half holiday.
Any effective way to free Tom
Mooney enlists my support. And
there is ample evidence that the
prisoner himself is willing to &C.
cept aid from whatever quarter. He
has encouraged the Communists in
their efforts, and there is no pres
ent indication that he intends to
refuse the offer of New York's
mayor.
This is not said in criticism.
Mooney never has denied radical
beliefs. And his service to the
cause in which he believes is al
ready sufficient.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
IT SEEMS TO ME BY HR EES4}S

that Mayor Walker has come into
the Mooney case for political reasons
alone. He is a sentimentalist. That
can be a vice or a virtue, depend
ing upon circumstances.
I would have Jimmy Walker a
great deal less sentimental about
Tammany and its generosity" to
the poor. But I applaud the ex-
lStence of this quality when it
serves to make New York's executive
a man who can be stirred by the
pathetic letter of MONEYS mother.
And so say to journeying Jim
my:
God speed you, and do your best.
The most important thing is to get
Tom Mooney out!'
Copyright. 1881. BY The Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Questions and Answers

How many Negroes are there in
the United States? How many
states permit whites to marry
Negroes?
There are 1881 Negroes in
the United States. Twenty states
permit intermarriage between whites
and Negroes.
Is there any waterfall In the
United States that has a greater
volume of flow than Niagara Falls?
No.
What birds destroy rats and mice?
Barn owls, long cared owls, red
shouldered owls, hawks, redheaded
hawks, sparrow hawks and screech
owls.
How many members of the Cater
pillar Club are there? Are members
elected?
There are now more than 300
members of the famous mythical
Caterpillar Club. The club has no
headquarters and no records are
kept. If person saves his life by
jumping with parachute, he i'm
mediately becomes member of the
club. All that is needed is evidence
that a parachute jump was made
under such circumstances.
About how many Negro college
graduates are there in the United
States?
According to the Negro Year Book
there are about $4,000.
How old was Theodore Roosevelt
when he died?
He was born in New York, Oct. 27,
1858, and died at his home at Saga
more Hill, Oyster Bay. N. Y, Jan.
6, 1919.
How many blind men are now
serving in the United States senate
and house of Representatives?
There are no blind members of
the house of representatives at pres
ent. Two members of the senate
are blind. Thomas Schall Of Mime
sofa and Thomas Gore Of Okla
homa.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
SCIENCE
BY DAVID DIETZ

Conversion of Coal Into
Gasoline Crovns German
Chemists Nineteen Years
Research With Success.
A WARD Of the Nobel prize for
"A chemistry for 1881 to DR.. Fred
erick Bergius of Germany serves to
focus attention upon his invention
of the process for the hydrogena-
ton of coal.
1t also centers attention upon his
research methods and upon the
general question of the future of
coal.
At the present time, the coal in
dustry of the world is having its
troubles. Economic problems, labor
problems, technical problems-aIl
sorts of problems harass the coal
industry.
But many thinkers look forward
to the day when coal will prove the
salvation Of civilization. The rea-
son is that civilization is built upon
power supplies.
Petroleum will give out one Of
these days. Some authorities think
it may last only a few more decades.
When that happens, the world
will have to fall back on coal. There
IS enough coal in the world to last
several thousand years at least. And
so automobiles and other gasoline
and gas engines will have to run
on coal.
To date, the most satisfactory
process for converting coal into a
gasoline substitute is that worked
out by DR.. Bergius, the so-called
Bergius process for the hydrogena-
ton Of coal.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Is Charles Ponzi still in prison


He is now in Boston state prison
In 1920 he was sent to federal
penitentiary for using the mails to
defraud. In 1924 his term expired
but he was convicted on state
charge, and sentenced for seven to
nine years. In the interim he was
released on bond and hurried to
Florida, where he tried a land
scheme. He got in trouble with
Florida's courts, attempted to flee
the United States, was caught in
New Orleans and returned to Mas
SachuSetts.
For what does the D in John d.
Rockefeller stand?
Davidson.
Did Benjamin Franklin have any
children?
He had two. sons and daughter
William, the son who survived him,
died in England in 1913, at the age
of 81. William Temple Franklin, a
grandson, died in Paris in 1923
There is no direct descendant now
bearing the name of Franklin. His
daughter Sarah married Richard
Bache and left numerous male de-
scendants. Richard Bache II served
in the Texas senate in the early
days.
Who are the United States civil
service commissioners?
Thomas E. Campbell, president,
George r. Wales and Miss Jessie
Dell.
Is an attorney the same as a
lawyer?
Attorney and lawyer are Synony-
nous terms in the United States for
one who is licensed to practice be-
fore the bar or court.
What are the large railroad
centers in Asia?
The chief railroad centers in
Asia are Shanghai, China; Toxic
and Kobe, Japan; Lucknow and
Lahore IN India and Meshed in
Persia.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Why Be CaptiouS2

DUT why be captious about this
ID particular gesture? I am not
even greatly concerned with its mo-
tivation. 1t may be, as some have
said, that Mayor Walker wants TO
build himself up as possible cam
didate for United States senator in
1882. But a good deed is a good
deed, no matter what lies behind it.
In fact, am not Of the opinion
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor Journal Of the American Medical
Association and Of Hygeia, the
Health Magazine.

CHILDREN from 1 to 5 years
" of age are included in the
group called "pre-school" children.
There has been 3 gradual tend
ency to consider children of these
ages as different from nursEngs
Or older children, but the two
groups merge together so grad
ually that this is perhaps an error.
In Birmingham, England, clinics
have been available for regular
examination of children from 10
months to years of age. Out Of
$500 such children, Al per cent had
enlarged tonSils, q per cent had en-
larged glands, 2.5 per cent infected
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

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 paDer.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Hollywood syndicate was found to be distributing
liquor instead of films. Which makes it apnear that
talkies are turning into speakeases
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Now that Sammy MandeIl is through" he has
the privilege of making a comeback to the tune of
a few thousand shekels
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

After returning home from game many hus-
band wishes he had burned his bridge behind him
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Halph CBottles) Capone was taken to Leavenworth
IN leg irons Indicating that the law is still above
bootleg.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

More than $500 have written biographies of Lin
coin And nearly 100000 have written biographies
Of Capone.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Business experts are looking for a revival And So
probably, is Aimee semple Mcpherson Hutton.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24
Daily Thought

And hath made of one blood all
nations of men for to dwell on all
the face of the earth, and hath
determined the times before ap-
pointed, and the bounds Of their
habitatiOn.-Acts 1925.
Noble bloodl BAIL What blood
is more noble or SO pure as that of
the lion? And yet he is only a brute
1t is merit, education and virtue,
not blood, that lift men above the
level Of the brutes.-Bichael lie
Faucheur.
What does Trossachs mean?
1t is a Scotch word derived from
the Gaelic and is the name of
valley in Scotland.
Was Rudy Vallee graduated from
Yale university?
Yes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Rumania's Queen Marie was so disguised with
Prince Nicholas marriage to commander that she
packed up and went to Munich to stay with Princess
Ieana and her Hapsburg husband. Which will con-
vince the Hapsburg husband of the error of Nicholas
ways
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Grand landed in New York under armed guard
Oh, well, disarmament wasn't the only thing he came
here to discuss.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Laughter shook the rafters in a court room when
Eddie Cantor testified Nearly brought the house
down.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Britain has raised tariff fence to American goods
So any hope have of business over the fence is ont
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Headline: FURY Debating Fate of Slayer in DRY
Ambush" Sort of getting down to earth.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

Among other things found inside a shark caught
IN Hawaii were two bathing suits. Emphasizing that
when people go bathing they should not get too far
away from their suits
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-11-24

War, says biologist keeps people wholesome, too
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
z AUTO VICTIMS
SHOW GAINS

While preparations were being
made for the funerals of two
Bethesda Md) youths who were
killed in an automobile crash
between Bethesda and Rockville
early Sunday. two other victims
of the crash were today reported
slightly improved in Washington
hospitals.
Lawrence Mccullough, 21, of
4307 Ellicott ST., Bethesda, is at
Georgetown Hospital with a
broken leg and arm, while Cecil
Baker, 25, of 221 Del Ray Ave,
Bethesda, is in Emergency Hos
pital with a fractured jaw. six
teeth knocked out and head
decorations.
Ludwell L. Lee. 21, will be
buried today in Mt. Zion Gene
terry. following services at 10 a.
m. at his home, 4403l2 Watkins
Avenue, Bethesda. Rites for Cal.
vim LynWood Brown, 18, 225 Mel.
rose Ave-. Bethesda, will be held
at 2 p. m. at Montgomery Chapel,
Claggettsville, followed by inter
ment in the Methodist Cemetery
at Claggettsville.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
CAPITAL ANGLES
FOR LAW MEET

Washington may be host to the
annual convention of the Ameri-
can Bar Association, bringing
thousands of lawyers and their
families here during the Bicen-
tennial, it was revealed yesterday
at a meeting of the local Bar AS
sociation.
The 1892 convention of the ma.
tional body had been slated to be
held in Los Angeles. Feeling,
however, that the Bicentennial
year was one which should bring
the nation to the Capital, the
executive committee of the as,
ISOLATION will recommend that A
change be made and Washington
selected for the 1882 convention.
The present executive com
mittee will recommend to the in
coming committee that the change
be made.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
NEEDING
MORE SPACE

With schools Of Alexandria
badly overcrowded, use of the va
cant Virginia Shipbuilding Corpo-
ration administration building in
the southeastern section of the
city as a schoolroom is being con-
Sidered.
The school board some time ago
recommended building a central
senior high school to relieve con-
geStion. the school to cost approx
mately $325,0O0. The city council.
however, has so far failed to give
the recommendation serious con-
Sideration.
The subject is expected to come
up again when the school board
and council hold a joint meeting
in the near future to deal with
the overcrowding problem.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Thrift Shop ShOWs
Bio Business Year

Depression or no depression,
the Thrift Shop-operated for
the benefit of the Child Welfare
Society, the Children's Hospital,
the Columbia Hospital prenatal
clinic and the Children's Country
Home-reported a 80 1-3 per cent
increase in business over last year
at the annual meeting of the
directors late yesterday.
All supplies of the Thrift Shop
are donated, and the sales force
is composed of volunteer workers.
Officers elected for the new
fiscal year were: Mrs. Arthur
O'Brien, chairman; Mrs. Archi-
bald Davis, Mrs. Victor Cushman,
Mrs. Thomas B. Sweeney and
Mrs. Barry Mohun, vice chair
men; Mrs. John w. Gulick, secre,
tary, and Mrs. Frank Hight,
treasurer.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
8 LIQUOR CASES
IN WEEKEND

Eight violations of the prohibi-
ton law came up for hearing in
the Arlington county police court
yesterday, following an active
weekend on the part of the
county police force. Five Of the
seven were ordered held for the
grand jury while three we're sub
jected to fines.
Robert E. Farrell Walter Wca-
yer, E. J. Sheffield, and Ellsworth
Tucker were all ordered held fer
the grand jury under $500 bond
on charges of driving while under
the influence of liquor. while
Thurman Butler. colored, PLEADED
guilty to charge of transporting
intoxicating liquor and was OF
dered held for the grand jury
under $500 bond.
David Blackwell, w. j. Miller,
and Clarence SinmS were all
found guilty of being drunk in a
public place and were fined SIS
and costs each.
Gordon Gonyea. of Clarendon,
Va, and George Cahilly. of Wash
ington, were each fined SIS and
costs on a charge of reckless driv-
ing.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Washington Prayer Urged
For All Denominations

RICHMOND, Va, May 49,
America has national anthem,
and it may have a national
prayer to be offered by members
of all denominations, it was
learned here today, when it was
reported that such a supplica-
ton is expected to figure in two
major historical celebrations in
1881 and 1882.
The prayer is known as Wash,
ington's Prayer for the United
States of America" 1t was read
by the Rev. DR.. Beverley D
Tucker, rector of historic St
Paul's Episcopal church, at the
dedication of the Houdon statue
of Washington last Thursday
The prayer is expected to be
heard at the Yorktown Sesqul'
centennial in october Of this
year, and in connection with the
George Washington bicentennlal
next year.
1t follows:
almighty God: We make
our earnest prayer that Thou
wilt keep the United States in
Thy holy protection; that Thou
wilt incline the hearts of the
citizens to cultivate spirit of
subOrdinatiOn and obedience to
government, and entertain
brotherly affection and love
for one another and their fel-
low citizens of the United
States at large.
"And finally that Thou wilt
most graciOusly be pleased to
dispose us all to do justice,
to love mercy, and to demain
ourselves with that charity,
humility, and pacific temper
of mind which were the char
acteristic of the Divine Author
of our blessed religion, and
without humble imitation of
whose example in these things
we can never hope to be
happy nation.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
BdptistS to Honor
Colonial Minister

WINCHESTER, Va, May 19
The Rev. James Ireland, famous
pastor of Revolutionary times
who is buried in the cid Buck
marsh Cemetery here, will be
honored tomorrow when BaptisGS
from many parts of Virginia
gather at his grave for the dedi-
cation of a monument to his
memory.
Ireland was prominent in secur-
ing freedom of worship in
Colonial Virginia, and although
raised a Presbyterian, he early
adopted the Baptist faith and
was imprisoned several times for
preaching it. DR.. Garnett Ry-
land. of the University of Rich
mond. who is the principal
speaker at the ceremonies, will
tell of the life of Ireland and
give a picture of his times.
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Arlington OrthOpedic
Groups to Convene

The semi-annual orthopedic
clinic for Arlington county will
be held all day next Sunday at
the Clarendon Health Center,
Clarendon. Va.
While the clinic is held under
the auspices of the Arlington
county health department. it is
open to any persons who care to
attend whether they are residents
of the county or not. DR.. D. M
Faulkner, of Richmond, conducts
the clinic.>
The Washington times., 1931-05-19
Robert King Freed
In DO1 Death Case

Robert King, colored. was
found not guilty of destroying
private property by Judge Charles
w. woodward in Rockville Po-
lice Court. after Alice williams
and Charlcs LincolnS, both col
ored, had charged him with kill
ing their dogs.
King contended that he had
no desire to destroy anyone's
property but that the dogs came
in his yard late at night and
started to snap at his dog which
was tied.