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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Four Moving Parts

a FEATURE of the new clock is
IA that it has only four moving
parts, each one of which is neces-
sary to operate one of the hands.
The clock has four hands-an hour
hand, a minute hand, second
hand and a split-second hand.
The fastest moving part of the
clock operates the split-second hand
and makes sixty revolutions a
minute. In other words, one revo-
luton of this hand is a second, and
its motion over the dial designates
fractions of a second.
Watts says that if the four points
of wear in the clock were sealed in
oil cups and jewels used for bear
ings, the clock would run forever
without attention, provided, of
course, that the electric current
never was interrupted.
Ordinary clocks use gears to OBJ
tain the slow speeds needed for the
various hands. Even some of the
electric clocks now on the market
lfdfC 1I1ObO1O WlA1Cll ICNOlNG SlAlY
times a second. Trains of gears or
cogwheels are required to reduce
this speed to that of the hands.
Chubb has named his clock the
"gearless clock" because there are
no gears in it. The clock is a sort
of electrical gear in itself.
All the mechanism of the clock
is visible through a celluloid face
about ten inches in diameter,
mounted in horizontal position.
Just below the outer rim of the
clock face is the stationary portion
of the mechanism. 1t is a wire
wound iron circle known as
stator.
This stator is so wound as to
produce a magnetic field around
which magnetism revolves $500
times a minute. 1t has 118 iron
teeth around its inside edge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Credit Divided

THE restoration of prosperity,
Il even to limited extent, would
have profound effect on next falls
election. That effect would be
divided, however, as between the
Republican and Democratic parties,
since neither can claim exclusive
credit for the measures which now
are being adopted and which will
be applauded as having turned the
tide, if it turns.
When it comes to those leaders
within the parties who have worked
together for the adoption of these
measures, the effect is easier to I'M
derstand and foresee.
President Hoover and the faction
he represents would be the chief
benefciaries on the Republican side,
while John N. Garner and the
faction he represents would enjoy a
similar advantage on the Dem
ocratic side.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
WAR COSTS
February IL

I'm Feb. II, 1918, the United
~ States war department at
Washington estimated that its gross
expenditures ir the year ending
June 80 would be $3.50 100000 Ex-
penditures to Dec. 81 were given as
81, 1852, O0O, 600.
Rumania received an ultimatum
on that date from the Soviet gov
eminent demanding immediate
evacuation of BeSsarabia by Ru-
manian and conference.-the nary
troops.
The right to transport Russian
troops through Rumarsan territory
was demanded in the same ulti-
maturn.
-Bolshevik Ukraanians sent a
note to the German government de-
claring that their territory was be-
ing invaded by the Soviet armies
and asking for protection from the
Red menace"
It was announced that additional
United States troops were ready for
front line duty il France.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
1T SEEMS TO ME BY HR EEG4%

XXTITHIN the last few days
w Democrats have given them
selves over to Iamentation. They
are afraid that Smith will split
the party.
Victory, they seem to contend,
can come only after a pleasant,
smooth, steam-roller convention,
with no discussion of issues or of
candidates. Apparently it is their
notion that no Democrat ever can
reach the White House unless he
wears gumshoes. They do not in
tend so much to win the presidency
as to kidnap it.
1t is undoubtedly true that these
tactics now are impossible, but
when there is talk of division in
the ranks it puzzles me that Al
Smith should be the only one
named as applicant upsetter.
To my mind there looms up still
another whom the party must re-
ject or cherish in this year of 1882.
I refer to William Randolph Hearst,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
BY DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN

Editor Journal OF the American Medical
Association and of HYgeia, the
Health Magazine.
TINE world continues to seek a
Il solution to the problem of mar
cotic drug control. Used properly,
narcotic drugs represent one of the
greatest benefits ever developed for
the happiness of mankind; used
wrongly, they are associated with
crime of the most terrible varieties,
and with exploitation of human be-
ings beyond measure.
Because of the fact that those
who are addicted will pay tremend-
GUS prices in order to secure the
forbidden drugs, criminals do not
hesitate to go to extreme lengths to
steal and transport the illegal prep
arationS.
Chemists, without a proper sense
of responsibility, work to develop
combinations of habit forming drugs
for the simple purpose of getting
around laws that otherwise would
prevent sale and transportation.
At present various nations are
giving special concern to the prob
lem of controlling traffic in these
drugs.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Questions and Answers

of Pluto should become depopu-
lated, struck him with thunder.
After his death he was translated
to heaven. He is usually represented
as a venerable old man with a flow
ing beard.
What countries on the American
continent besides our own are called
United States?
United States of Brazil, United
States Of Mexico and the United
States Of Venezuela.
What is the average height and
weight of girls of Is years?
The average height is 58.2 inches;
the average weight is 1877 pounds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Parties Watching

TINE question of whether pros
l. perity returns is of major i'm
portance not only to the nation as
a whole, but to each of the great
political parties.
Admitting that the Republicans
can not do otherwise than nominate
Mr. Hoover, this question probably
will determine the Democratic can
didate.
AS long as nothing effective was
being done to cure the depression,
it was logical for the Democrats to
pick a candidate because of some
local achievement, or some propo-
Siticn that sounded well.
An upswing in business would
change all that, particularly if it
could be credited to some specific
act, or measure.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
SAWS

Prohibition Can Be EUdded In
the Platform and Side
stepped By Candidates, bat
the Voter VII Make Use
of 1t at the Polls.
NEW YORK, Feb. 17-Has the
IN tide really turned, or is this
rise in stocks just another false
alarm?
More people are interested in that
question than in any other, and
they include looking for work, as
well as those looking for safe in
vestments.
You can laugh at prosperity as
a political issue all you like, but who
doesn't want it? Who will vote
against the party, the leader, or the
measure that seems most likely to
maintain it?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

Ideals and opinions expressed
in this column are those If
one of Americas raest inter-
esting writers and are pre-
scented without regard to their
agreement or disagreement
with the editorial attitude Of
this DaDer.-The Editor.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
A Word for the Defense

IT MAY be accused of pulling my
i punches in letting the indict-
n1ent drop at this point. 1 am for
the retirement of all 100 per cent
HearstiteS, like Mr.. Hearst himself,
and even more for the abolition of
Hiram Johnson, who goes his lead
er one better and attains at least
$50 per cent HearStism.
But I can not join the camp of
those who are lock, stock and bar
rel against the publisher. William
Randolph Hearst is and has been
for and against so very many things
that by the mere law Of averages
he must be right upon occasion.
Nor do I share the belief Of those
who think that his policies are die
tated solely by desire for circu-
lation. Unfortunately, the man
seems to be sincere.
Insincerity is not proved by in
consistency. I might cite the fact
that Mr.. Hearst, in the light of sub
sequent events, was right in re-
gard to our participation in the
World war. He opposed our entry
at time when it took a great deal
of courage to stand out against the
united drive for going in.
It is true that shortly after we
were in, Hearst publications turned
out Just about the same sort of
superheated patriotism as everybody
else. In saying that William RAN
dolph Hearst has shown courage in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

eminent to feed hungry Amercans-as it has fed
hungry Chinese BeIgians, Russians and others-was
proved.
That proof viii be forthcoming more and more
during the next four months before congress adjourns
year ago, about five senators heard the pleas
OF the hungry. Two weeks ago there were ten. A
week ago the number had grown to about eighteen
Tuesday night thirty-five voted for relief. change
of seven votes would have brought victory.
The forty-eight senators who voted against relief
have not heard the last of it. They will hear from
the hungry again.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

Now that the nations two big national parties are
baf1ed, there's talk of third. And no one knows
what will come forth Yet if third party found
itself at the head of the government, it would have
no one to blame but itself
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
What is smaIIage?

What is smalIage?
The term is applied in the United
States to celery, especially in its
wild state.
What does the name Elfreda
mean?
Elf threatener.
Who is Lewis Delaney OffieId?
That is the real name of the mo-
ton picture comedian known as
Jack Oakie.
Is ELISA Landi of royal descent?
She is a granddaughter of En-
press Elizabeth of Austria.
Is a child born in the United
States of British parents an Amer
lean citizen?
Any child born in the United
States of British parents is an
American citizen by virtue of the
fourteenth amendment to the fed
eral Constitution, and also a nat
ural born British subject by virtue
OF the British nationality and status
Of aliens act Of 1914. Upon attain
ing the age of majority, the individ-
ual can make an election of ma
tionality.
How is charcoal made?
BY subjecting wood to a process
of smothered combustion. The wood
is partially burned or heated so
that the tarry and volatile matter
is removed.
What relation does a child bear
to the first cousin of its parent?
First cousin once removed,
When was st. Patrick born?
1t is supposed that he was born
about 287 A. D.
OF what religious denomination Is
Governor Franklin ID. Roosevelt Of
New York a member?
The Protestant Episcopal church.
Who was AeScuIapius?
A character in Greek mythology,
the god Of medicine, and son of
Apollo and Coronis. He is said to
have raised men from the dead, so
that Jupiter, fearing lest the realms
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Daily Thought

Resist the devil and he will flee
from you.-James Al.
Temptations, like misfortunes, are
sent to test our moral strength
Marguerite de Valoas.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

How much does it cost to educate
a midshipman at the Annapolis
Naval Academy, and a cadet at
West Point Academy?
It costs between 1000 and $12,-
900 to graduate midshipman and
from $4,000 to $4,000 to graduate
a cadet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

If this country is as dumb as educators say, all
Roosevelt has to do is raise mustache, develop grin
and say "dee-lighted" to be elected.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
A Slice Here and There

WV . VI - ONilO lfOl "
THE Democratic party should
u not swallow Mr.. Hearst whole,
or, rather, permit itself to be COB
bled up entirely. Nevertheless, it
should incorporate a portion of the
publishers wishbone in its plat.
form. On the question of unem-
loyment relief through federal ap-
preparation he has been sound and
eloquent. The same holds true of
prohibition.
1t may even be that the Demo-
cratic party ought to pat Mr..
Hearst on the back before it throws
him out Of the hall. He does at least
constitute measuring rod of the
courage and the capacity of the can
oidates.
Or, if I may be allowed to shift
the colors, William Randolph Hearst
can serve as sort of political lit
mus paper. After he has dipped into
Democratic gatherings, we will have
sure and certain evidence as to
which leaders are true blue and
which a pale and tinid yellow.
(ConvripIt 1892 bv The Timesl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
Wet Issue Growing

A CLOSE second to prosperity in
L n determining not only the cleo
ton, but party control, is prohibi-
ton.
Those politicians who think pro-
hibitlon can be Straddled without
risk merely are storing up trouble
for themselves.
Two factors are combining to
make it an irrepressible issue.
First, the depression has revealed
its economic side.
Second, the Literary Digest poll
is about to reveal how the plain peo-
pie feel toward it.
With the federal government run
ming steadily behind in its finances,
while run-runnerS and bootleggers
collect 1,000.o00,00O year, it grows
harder and harder to convince av-
erage folks that prohibition is good
business.
If the Digest poll discloses a sub
stantial majority against prohibi-
ton, as believe it will, it will be
just as hard to convince average
folks that prohibition can not and
should not be repealed.
Il II
Where, Mr.. Garner?
THOUGH the restoration of pros
Il perity would mean about an
even break as between the two
great parties, prohibition should
operate to the advantage of the
Democrats, since Mr.. Hoover has
taken a position which virtually
compels him to act as champion
of the dry cause.
But where does Mr.. Garner stand,
and could he hope for much benefit
as a collaboration in prosperity meas
ureS if he failed to take the right
stand on prohibition?
He could not. The wet east will
not enthuse over dry Democrat.
Prohibition is going to prove the
real test of leadership in the Demo-
cratic party this year. 1t can be
evaded in the platform and side
stepped by candidates, but the voter
is going to make use Of it when he
goes to the polls.
Where does Mr.. Garner stand?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

supporting his convictions, I did
not mean to suggest that he would
go the whole distance of martyr
dom.
Nor would I think of nominating
him for the Nobel peace prize be-
cause he worked valiantly against
war in 1917. That is somewhat
balanced by the fact that he has
been the leader in the effort to
create i'll will between Japan and
the United States.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

A character in Greek mythology,
the god Of medicine, and son Of
Apollo and Coronis. He is said to
have raised men from the dead, so
that Jupiter. fearing lest the realms
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17
who is back in the lists again after
4 political sabbatical.
II n
His. MuffIer in the Ring


TOUR years ago it seemed as if
Il he had lost all interest in cam
paigns, both local and national. And
to put it bluntly, nobody cared
whether he cared. But today he has
distinct proprietary interest in
the Garner boom, and, in addition,
he is prepared to make the Demo-
cratic party take a definite stand
upon the question of isolation or CO.
operation.
1t was originally my intention to
attack the publisher with great
vehemence. That is, if I could find
any vehemence handy. I think
that he has done more than any
other man to promote tragic pro-
vincialiSm in America.
I believe that Mr.. Hearst, in his
fights against the league, the world
court and the readjustment of debts,
has assumed a personal liability for
the duration of fear, suspicion, and
depression.
I think that Governor Roosevelt's
about-face in regard to the league
was largely motivated by his desire
to curry favor with Mr.. Hearst. IN
deed, Mr.. Hearst is not only the
leader, but the very symbol, of that
type of American mentality which
still believes that the economic
earth is fiat and that we can live
happily by assuming that our own
country is a sort of divinely endowed
game preserve surrounded by poach-
erS and ruff1anS.
William Randolph Hearst has
turned deaf ear to the woes Of
the world and a blind eye to our
responsibility for their continual
ton. In other words, I think his
is an evil influence in our public
life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

Is ELISA Landi of royal descent?
She is a granddaughter of En-
press Elizabeth of Austria.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

Who is Lewis Delaney Offield?
That is the real name of the mo-
ton picture comedian known as
Jack Oakie.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-17

OF what religious denomination Is
Governor Franklin ID. Roosevelt of
New York a member?
The Protestant Episcopal church.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1932-08-25

HELP WANTED-Girls, Women
make extra money sewing at home.
Particulars for stamp. Sewing ways
that pay. Gibsons Agency, Box 1882,
Asheville, North Carolina.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1932-08-25
Lewistown, Mont.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reid honored
Mrs. Georgia Weaver of Chicago
with a picnic at Spring Creek recent
ly. Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Reid of
Great Falls passed the weekend as
guests of Mr.. Reid's brother and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Reid. -
]. M. Latty passed the weekend on
the Missouri River fishing. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Reid and Arthur
Ball and Mrs. Casey entertained
Mrs. Georgia Weaver and some of
the Brownskin Models, who played
at local theatre, Saturday at the
home of Mr.. Ball. = Mrs. Georgia
Weaver left Thursday for her home
in Chicago. En- route she will visit
in Minnesota and Wisconsin. = Mrs
Joseph Collins of Bremerton is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Latty
and her son, Lewis Bradfort of Black
Butte. She arrived from Chicago
where she was called by the death
of her sister.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1932-08-25
'U.N.I.A. Reflect
Francis President

Continued from page one.)
TO become American citizens. and
another to form a committee of
members of all Negro organizations
TO spread the propaganda of build
ing up Negro business.
Officers
In addition TO President Francis,
officers elected and appointed are
First assistant president general,
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis fourth
assistant president general Mrs.
Hannah c. Nicholas; secretary gen
eral. Mrs. Julia E. II. Clark; Coun-
sci general, Lamar Perkins; high
commissioner general, Mrs. Carrie
Minus, and international organizer,
William Ware.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1932-08-25
Thousands Attend
Eks Convention


and public session were held at the
New Jersey Avenue School. Tuesday
was gala day for the Colored Elks
when they staged their parade The
procession began at Baltic and Inlet
and ended at Badger Field Twenty
bands, thirty-five marching clubs and
fifteen floats formed one of the most
colorful pageants ever witnessed in
this world famous summer resort
The festivities ended with a grand
ball at the Civic Auditorium
A veritable battle royal is predict
ed Thursday when election of grand
officers of the order will be held.
j. Finley Wilson, the present Grand
Exalted Ruler. is a candidate for
an eleventh term. He is opposed by
John M. Marques of Philadelphia.
The main issue between them is per-
petuation in office Marques pledges
himself if elected to limit his tenure
of office to two terms. Trouble for
Marques doomed Tuesday. when il
became known charges against him
had been filed with the grand lodge
by Edward w. Henry, grand treas
urer. Marques is charged with
causing confusion among all branch
es of the order by publication in Ne
gro newspapers of articles ridiculine
grand lodge officers. Marques
chance of defeating Wilson depends
on the outcome of his trial. An at
tempt is being made to halt pro.
ceedings of the grand lodge by Pride
Newark Lodge, who have filed an in
junction with the Court of Chancery
The plea for an Injunction states
that Pride of Newark Lodge has I'M
lawfully been deprived of member
ship in the grand lodge and another
lodge known as Greater Newark
Lodge has been organized within its
jurisdiction contrary to the laws of
the order. All Elkdom in New Jer-
sey seem to be up in arms against
the rule of Wilson and should the
court grant the Injunction asked by
Pride of Newark Lodge, it will mark
the beginning of the end of Wilson's
reign as Grand Exalted Ruler.
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Great alIs, Mont.

Services were held Sunday at
Bethel A. NJ. E. Church, Rev. B. f.
Edwards, pastor. - The dinner given
by the w. NJ. NJ. S. was a success. =
The w. w. Club was entertained at
the home of Mrs Rose Brown. - Mrs.
Carrie Lu Williams entertained with
a luncheon in honor of Miss Kay
Williams of South Dakota. After the
luncheon the party motored to Giant
Springs. - Mrs. Joe Green enter
tanned informally with a card party
honoring Miss Kay Williams. - j.
C. Graham was host to a motor boat
ing party for members of the young
er set - R. H. May of Washington,
ID. c., was a visitor in the city. =
Irwin C. Millers Brownskin Models
played at the Rainbow Theatre.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1932-08-25
Sioux Falls, S. Oak.
Mrs. E. c. Collins. Reporter

Rev. J. C. Bothic, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Warden left Monday for
Council Bluffs to attend the 51st
convention of the Iowa and South
Dakota Baptist Association. = The
ladies' aid society held a meeting
Thursday at the home of Mrs. George
Williams. Rev. Gordon, a con-
verified Jew, was an interesting speak
err Sunday at st. Johns Church.
Rev. Bates of Minnesota also was a
speaker. = Mrs. George Lewis was
guest at the home of Mrs. Edgar
Pendleton last Monday. = Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Bentley of Mitchell
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. c.
Collins last Sunday, - Mrs. Chas.
Warden, in honor of her birth ami
versary, entertained at dinner last
Thursday for Mesdames James Mar
tin, Maggie Anderson, Harvey Nit
chell, George Lewis and E. C. Col
Inns. Mesdames Edgar Pendleton
and frankie Mae Collins were jointly
entertained with a picnic Tuesday at
Terrace Park, honoring the follow
ing visitors: Mesdames Charles Mas
sey, Calvin Smith, Bessie Jones, Geo
Lewis, Blanche Warden and chill.
dren. - Mrs. George Lewis is here
visiting her sister, Mrs. Harvey Nit
chell.
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State C. o. P. Clubs
Open Headquarters

With George Moore in charge,
headquarters of the Washington
State Colored Republican Clubs was
opened Wednesday, at 2040 East
Madison Street. The large store
room is provided with chairs for
meetings and there are other conven-
fences for visitors The state organ
ization is headed by N. J. Graffell,
president, and Clarence k. Anderson
secretary, who are planning to di-
rect an active campaign among col
ored citizens in the interest of the
Republican Party. The headquarters
will be maintained until after the
November election.