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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
New Requirements

THE universal language should
Il be new in every particular"
DR.. Finn continues. Freed from
the prejudices that would follow
even partial use in its structure of
existent languages, the new Lam
guage should win favor more read
lily. Nationally designed for mod
ern needs, its advantages should be
compelling. It's scheme should be
as simple as practicable.
"Its letters, figures and signs of
operation 6or mathematical and
similar uses) should be rapidly
formable with pen or pencil, and
absolutely distinguishable whether
made by hand or mechanism.
Each character should have but
one use, or else its several uses
should be so selected as to avoid
confusion.
There should be as few charac-
tiers as will serve all purposes. There
should not be two characters with
the same meaning.
Sounds assigned to the charac-
ters for purposes of speech, should
be readily understandable, even
when transmitted by telephone or
other device.
when assembled in expressions
Of thought words, formulas, tabu-
lations) the assemblage should be
compact, and perfectly legible with
wide range in sizes Of the charac-
tiers.
Conservation of time in commu-
nicating, recording, reading and Of
space in files and libraries, demands
brevity.
Possibility for variation in form
Of the characters for esthetic rea-
sons is secondary, but important.
Variety of type face contributes to
clarity, emphasis and interest Of
printed pages.
"The new language should have
a sensible name, free from faint Of
nationalism or partisanship, one
which will not invite ridicule or
opposition"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Questions and
Answers

Why is China called ''The Land
of the Drag0n?"
Because the dragon was the ma
tional symbol and badge of the
royal family of China for centuries.
1t represented the power of the air,
and forces of nature deifed. The
old Chinese flag bore a figure of the
dragon swallowing the red sun. A
great deal of religious meaning is
derived from this symbol in the
'Taoist religion.
What increase has there been in
the consumption of cigarets in the
United States since 1925?
The preliminary report for 1880
shows a consumption of 115,379,-
$4,000, and the average annual
consumption for 1925-29 was 81
857,554,000.
Is money derived from betting,
lotteries and other forms of gam
bling subject to federal income tax?
Yes.
Where in the Bible is the story of
Daniel in the lions den?
The Book of Daniel, Old Testa-
ment, Chap,er 6. i.
When were United States trade
dollars coined?
Between 1873 and 1883.
How many motor trucks of one
ton capacity or more are there in
the United States and Canada
At the end of 1880, there were
599,991 motor tracks in the United
States and Canada, ASS, 122 of which
were of at least one-ton capacity.
How old is the world?
There are widely varying estimates
of the age of the earth. Physicists
now seem to be more or less agreed
that its age must be placed at some
thing like 100000, 900 years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Unemployment as Issue

CERTAIN Democrats have insist
~ ed with good reason that I'M
employment is a far more impor-
tant problem than prohibition relief,
but they overlook the fact that no
party has a right or chance to
enlist the support of the jobless I'M
less it offers program.
The Ritchies, the Roosevelts and
the Carriers have suggested nothing
more than Mr.. Hoover's policy of
faith, hope, courage, and do moth
ing. After all, a starving man is
fairly Indifferent as to whether he
goes hungry under Democratic OF
Republican auspices.
It is possible, but not likely, that
millions can be enlisted to vote
against Herbert Hoover regardless
of the man who runs against him
I don't think so. 1t is my notion
that under the pinch of pressure,
the franchise will be held some
what more important than in other
years.
A few very trivial things operated
largely against Al Smith in 1928. In
years of prosperity people can af-
ford to bubble as to whether the
machine which brings us Bing Cros-
by is a radio or raddio. But ]
do not think it will matter much
next November.
And think that other extraneous
issue as to relative social qualif1ca-
tons of the First Lady of the LAND
will also go into the discard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
THERE is a prevalent opinion

THERE is a prevalent opinion
Il that politicians are practical
men, intent entirely upon such real
istic matters as facts and figures
But election day generally gives the
lie to this suppoSition. All sorts OF
personal and petty considerations
dim the judgment of party work.
erS and leaders.
I am not particularly interested
in Democratic success at the polls
next November, so I can point out
certain things in which may be
right because of my neutrality as
regards both major parties.
I have been puzzled to note the
tone which has been taken in regard
to the possible nomination of Al
Smith, Even Mr.. Smith seems du-
bious about his chances, and other
leaders, for the most part, dismiss
the suggestion with their tavorite
phrase, Hes not available"
In my opinion Al Smith is the
strongest candidate whom the
Democrats could choose.
And I do not mean strongest in
the sense of best fitted. 1 mean
that Smith would have the best
chance of election.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
More PatriOteering

Folly, masking as Americansm, again would i'm
pose laws of suppression on the United States.
Such program carrying out recommendations of
the Fish committee, is before congress- backed by
proteering zealos and opposed by liberals This pro-
gram would revive the madness of the Mitchell Palmer
terror start nationwide hunt for radicals and DO
ltical heretics and destroy our constitutional civil
liberties
This program would:
Strengthen deportation laws to make denortaton
OF alien Communists easier
Re-establiSh the notorious SOY system of the DAVIS
of Attorney General Harry Daugherty and William J.
Burns.
Bar all alleged Communist literature from the
mails
protest, signed by seventy-three prominent
Americans, none of them Reds has been sent to con-
gress It's signers include Julia Larop former head
Of the United States chldrens bureau: Professor
John Dewey of Columbia university: Professor Jerome
Davis of Yale divinity school, Dr. Edward IT Devine
author Dr. Alice Hamilton of Harvard medical school.
Francis Fisher Kane former United States attorney
OF pennsylvania; B. M. Huebsch publisher and others
we mold no brief whatever for Communism the
sgners declare. I'VE not its apologists or defend
erS. Our sole concern is with free speech for all
movements IN the United States, regardless of their
purposes. That includes Communists. lust like
Others
All history should make it clear that it is danger
Gus to the public peace to outlaw political movement
whatever its character and to drive it underground
INTO secret conspiracy thereby encouraging violence
It's open agitation may annoy people who fear to
nave 1t in the open than under ground Existing laws
adequately protect the government from acts of vo
lence or conspiraces against it,"
Congress should ignore the patrioeering bills as it
oid last year The Constitution, common sense and
present circumstances all demand that speech be free
Let the patroteer0 spend their energies in stamping
out the cause of radical discomfort.
AS Sir Charles Napier has said: idiots talk of agi-
tators;f there'is but one-injustice"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Peoples Voice

Times Editorials the depres-
sion also laid low the American
sense of hunor?
Are the papers really serious
when they say that President
Hoover'S condemnation of so-called
boarding and the approval Of his
anti-hoarding campaign by the
raising of hands brought forth So
100000 the first week?
Does the taking seriously of a
campaign to halt boarding by pub
licity by so-called leaders" really
represent the present state OF
American leadership?
And is the depression really
caused by the 10000 900 unemployed
keeping money in their socks?
Facts would seem to indicate that
many are reaching the place where
their socks would not retain money
and yet the national administra-
ton is committed to policy OF
giving them nothing but diet OF
words, such as the no-hoarding
campaign.
Let's laugh, to keep from weep
ing. RANKIN FILE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
DiSmemberment NeXt2

TINE ACKNOWLEDGMENT of China
L. becomes a possibility, with
ground for suspicion that certain
European countries would not make
too much of a kick. provided they
got a break.
It sounds rough, but no rougher
than what actually occurred four
teen years ago.
When the World war began, few
leaders, especially on the allied
side, had an idea of remaking the
map of Europe.
You can't tell what is going to
happen as the result of conflict,
until you begin to compromise with
the victor, which is exactly what
we are headed for in the far east.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

against him. And the one chance of
the Democrats is to work up an
excitement which will lead to a full
show of hands.
The best which can be said for
Franklin Roosevelt is that he is
likely to poll the normal Democratic
vote. And what good, may I ask,
is that likely to be, as far as vic
tory is concerned?
Copyright, 1892, by The Times)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
RUMANIA'S DEFIANCE


ON Feb. 10, 1913. the Rumanian
~ government answered the ulti-
matum sent by General Mackensen,
defying the central powers.
Rumania declared it would "sur-
vive or perish with the entente
cause"
The Ceferino, a Spanish ship, was
torpedoed and sunk.
French troops penetrated the Ger
man third-line positions southwest
of Butte-Mesnil. Canadian troops
engaged in a hand-to-hand battle
with Germans northwest of Passch-
endaele.
The British house of commons
rejected a resolution expressing re-
greet that in accordance with the
decisions of the supreme war council
at versailles, prosecution of the
military effort was the immediate
task of the war,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Looking Under Figures

DEOPLE who point to the result
Il in 1923 fail to analyze the
figures very closely. 1t generally is
believed that the New Yorker went
down to a most dismal defeat. But
any such conclusion is based merely
upon the electoral total, which is
misleading.
No Democrat stood any chance
whatever four years ago. The pros
perity issue made Hoover's election
certain. If anybody but Smith had
been selected to make the run, we
would have had a dim John w
Davis campaign, with party lines
strictly preserved and a walkaway
for the Republicans.
But Smith succeeded in polling
more than fifteen million votes and
smashing old a1legiances into cleo
irons and atoms. It was pioneer
work in many respects, and the
candidate lost states which have
been normally Democratic.
But what the politicians seem to
forget is that the normal Demo-
cratic vote never is enough for elec-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
.SChenning NipponeSe

THE rapidity with which the
i Sino-Japanese situation has
changed and ramified since last
September should warn us of what
is in store.
First, there was the row in Man
churia, with solemn declarations by
Japan that all she wanted was law
and order, that she had no thought
of taking anything, that the nine
power treaty was in no danger and
that she was firmly committed to
China'S integrity.
One thing led to another-inter-
vention to boycott, and boycott to
the attack on Shanghai-with ia
pan gradually altering her position.
At present she wants the nine
power treaty modified, with neutral
zones around certain Chinese ports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
1T SEEMS TO ME BY HE EEg1%

ton. No Democrat ever has been
elected by Democrats.
1t is, then, a little ridiculous for
leaders to wiring their hands and
wall that the nomination of Smith
would split the party. Only by over
flowing its banks can the organiZa-
ton ever triumph, and in almost
every case fundamental disagree
ment within the ranks will serve to
inspire breach among Republicans.
To be specific, an outright declara-
ton for the repeal of the eighteenth
amendment, readily could wean
many away from adherence to the
G. o. P. 1t has been held that 1923
constituted a wet and a dry refer
endum, but this is far from the
fact. Many foes of Volsteadism
overlooked their views on this issue
to follow the green line of pros
perity promises. They are not
likely to be fooled again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Our Future Involved

XXTE Americans have a peculiarly
w big stake in Asia, stake
which involves our peace and pros
perity, which has definite bearing
on our future.
We can let things drift until the
Pacific becomes another ocean of
strife and rivalry.
We can hug the thought of isola-
ton until our very destiny is i'm
periled.
The one thing we can not do is
change the course of events with
out eXerting ourselves.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
latin Failed

TINE hundreds of existing natu-
raj languages and dialects
never may be discarded totally. but
they can be supplemented" DR..
Finn says. Though rich in litera-
ture and tradition, they are insult
able for many purposes.
THE Romans were stalled in
mathematics by their language.
Who could do multiplication and di-
vision with Roman numerals? Much
less are the more intricate mathe-
NAUTICAL operations feasible with
such symbols.
How long shall the world lack an
effective medium for communica-
ton and record, and for the fur
therance of the good of mankind
the ultimate objective in the char
ter of the engineering foundation?
"a universal language should be
an invention using in new ways the
elemental materials from which
spoken and written media for ex-
preston of concepts may be con-
structed.
cts grammar and rhetoric should
be simple. It's rules need have no
exceptions, so troublesome in all
existent languages.
Primarily the universal language
should be designed for uses de-
manding exactneSs, clarity, brevity,
and performance. Freedom from
/ ii Il
are essential.
"Preferentially it should be suit
able for international and intra-
national communication in the Sci
ences, Statecraft, commerce, the
technologies, law, finance and eco
nomics. To the natural languages
may well be left the expression of
emotions through poetry, drama
and fiction"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

Ideals and opinions expressed
In this column are those of
one of Americas most inter-
esting writer's and are Drc-
scented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude of
this uaper.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN
Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia. the

Editor Journal of the American Medical
Association and of Hygeia. the
Health Magazine.
XXTHEN a baby is sick, it must
w be bathed frequently. Some
times, sadly enough, it is so ill that
it can not be bathed in tub, but
has to be bathed while in bed.
An experienced nurse knows how
to do this. She first sees to it that
the room is heated properly, that
there are no drafts and that an
hour has passed since the child has
had a meal.
The fresh bed clothing, the towels
and the wash cloth should be avail
able at the foot of the bed. The
utensils used in washing should be
on table by the side of the crib or
bed.
When everything is ready, the
bath proceeds as follows: The sick
child is covered with the blanket
and undreSsed under the blanket.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

In what geographical division
does the United States census bu-
reau put Indiana Kentucky and
Missouri?
Missouri. west north central di-
vision; Indiana, east north central,
and Kentucky, east south central.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
Says:

Does the World Propose to
Sit Idly BIZ While the Stage
Is Set for Tearing One OF
the Greatest and Oldest
Countries Apart?
NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Chinese
4 ' resistance should not be taken
too seriously. II suggests possible,
rather than available, power.
According to press reports, Japan
has about 10000 men at Shanghai.
If they prove unequal to the task,
she can, and will, send another
20 600.
Japan is in a position to mobilize
effective fighting forces faster than
China.
Barring intervention by other
nations, she soon will take Shang-
hal.
With Shanghai in her possession,
she can, and will reShape her de-
mands.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
SCIENCE
World Needs NeO Universal
Tongue, Simple, Practical.
Says SGUGnt, Pointing ont
InGdequacies of Modern
ory,ynooo
BY DAVID DIETZ.

AHuueqUuCtSS " MODERN
Languages.
THE world needs a new universal
language today, according to
DR.. Alfred D. Finn, director of the
engineering foundation, New York.
Once upon time, the world of
science had such language. It
was Latin. Sir Isaac Newton
Principal" for example, in which
he set forward his theory of CRAWL
tation, was written in Latin end as
a result was Immediately accessible
to the scientists of every nation.
But Professor Albert Einstein's
theory Of relatively was written in
German, and many scientists had to
wait until it was translated into
French, English and other languages.
Latin had to be given up as the
official language of science because
science progressed too rapidly for
the language.
Inventing new words continuous
ly put too much of a strain upon
it. The language also lost out in
the general revolt of modern times
against ancient authority.
DR.. Finn sets up a high list of
requirements which the new
language must meet.
1T must be responsive to a cul-
ture above our present highest levels
and yet so simple that it can be
taught by radio and sound movies
or through books without in
structorS," he says.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

Chicago surgeon says American boys and girls
are crazy for good time. A lot of stock market
investors have found out they were crazy for moth
ing at all.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13
DAILY THOUGHT

For whoSoever shall do the will
OF God, the same is my brother,
and my sister, and mother
Mark 1885.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

MI. washington was recently reported the windiest
spot IN the United States. But that was before Huey
Long went to the senate.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

The race of mankind would per-
lsh did they cease to aid each other.
Sir Walter Scott.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

One consolation of the depression is that it's show
ing up the thin-skinned business man Sort of hit
ting him below the pelt
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

Two goods were hypnotized and now Allegheny
college has prohibited students from being put t.
sleep. Professors, take notice.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

Years ago women didn't offer to marry for mon
They just married men for money but now THEY'VE G
to advertise to find out who's got it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

Bruenng says Germany's woe is Hitler's faul
At least he can't blame it on prohibition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

According to woman writer, this country is full
OF male nitwitS. Which perhaps explains why So
many are joining the alimony club.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-13

man went to bed in a Canadian hotel and didn'
wake up for week. Must have thought he was hear
ing another prosperity sermon.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-29
ShOuse COnfers
With Leaders

WASHINGTON, March 90. U.P)-
Jouett ShouSe, chairman of the
Democratic national executive COM
mittee, was in New York today con-
ferring with Democratic party lead
ers over arrangements for the Dem
ocratic national convention.
The most difficult problem for the
moment is that of selecting the key
noter, for which Shouse is favored
by Democratic National Chairman
Raskob. The question will be de-
cided at a meeting of the committee
on arrangements at Chicago Mon
day. There are reports that Roose-
welt forces will oppose ShouSe as
keynoter but no public declarations
have been made to this effect. 1t
is possible that the Roosevelt forces
may come to some agreement in
volving also naming of the perman-
ent convention chairman and other
officers.
The arrangements committee
named by Chairman RaSkob in
cludeS:
Isidore B. Dockweiler, California,
and Mrs. John c. GreenWay, Ari-
ZOna
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-29
TO CIRCULATE
PETITIONS FOR
CHARTER VOTE

Petitions calling Tor an election
of Is freeholders to prepare a char
ter for Imperial county will be cir
culated at once by members of the
Taxpayers league, it was decided at
a meeting at the court house last
night.
All matters in connection with
the petitions and their circulation
throughout the county were placed
in the hands of the league with
instructions that petitions be pre-
pared Immediately.
Members of the present and past
grand jury charter committees, I'M
perial Valley Publishers associa-
ton and the Taxpayers league
joined forces for the meeting last
night.
Prior to adjournment a majority
of those present became members
of the league.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-29
No InfestatiOn Of
White Fly Found

No citrus white fly infestations
have been found in Imperial coun-
ty, states B. A. Harrigan, agricul-
tural commissioner, under whose di-
rection a complete survey of the
valley has been made.
The survey will be completed this
week as Calexico is the only town
which has not been inspected. Ev-
cry ranch in the county and the
cities themselves have been checked
for any manifestation of the dread
ed infestation and none has been
found,
Citrus white fly infestations have
been found in a number of counties
in Southern California and severe
quarantine restrictions have been
placed upon the infested districts.
Surveys are being made in all coun-
ties to determine if infestations ex,
ist SO that they may be eradicated
as rapidly as possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-03-29
Court Decides
Difficult Suit

Two automobile accidents COM
bined into one justice court civil
suit gave Judge 1. Mayfield the
problem Of deciding how much
damage each caused to Clyde
Broadfoot's car, but the judge to-
day had solved the problem by re-
turning joint judgment for
S20.30 against Brady Armstrong,
Negro, and Conrad Maier
BY the joint judgment Judge
Mayfield left the problem of di-
vision of damages up to Maier and
Armstrong, with Broadfoot as the
mediator, since it is he who holds
the judgment.
Broadfoot brought one suit,
naming the two defendants, and
citing two automobile accidents. In
the first, Maier's car collided with
that of Broadfoot in Ell Centre,
damaging it slightly. This was in
January. In February, and before
Broadfoot's car had been repaired,
it was struck by Armstrong; auto
mobile, on the Calexico highway.