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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
BOY AND GIRL,16
MANGLED BY
DYNAMITE
Charge Set off in Front Of
Chicago Judges Home,
Foe of GangTand

CHICAGO, Sept. 81 I.N.s.).
Cruelty mangled, a boy and a
girl lay in agony on hospital
beds today, innocent victims of
q dynamite bombing in front of
the home, of Judge John P.
McGoorty, relentless enemy of
the underworld.
Amazed at the effrontery of
gangland's latest gesture of de-
fiance and its tragic conse-
quences, all law enforcement
authorities of the city and
county marShalled their forces in
q manhunt seldom paralleled for
intensity in Chicago's history.
The boy, Lee Wilbur Koepeen,
16, and the girl, Mrs. Ada Meyer,
p 16-year-old mother, were blown
off their feet and hurled to the
sidewalk by the blast as they
were Strolling along the street in
front of Judge McGoorty's home
last night.
Boys Eyes PuC Gut
The youth, who playfully
kicked the brown package con-
tanning the dynamite just before
it exploded. was the most
seriously injured. His eyes are
gone; both Of his legs are shat
tered. and his entire body is pitt
fully broken. He moaned:
why can't I see, doctor?
It's all black"
The girl-mother faced the loss
of her sight. Her frail body was
covered with burns and lacera-
lions.
Every available policeman and
detective, as well as the States
Attorneys investigators, were
thrown into the search for the
perpetrators Of the bombing.
Find Eur" SammOnS and
bring him I'M"
That was the word flashed to
all policemen by Deputy Chief
of Detectives Walter Storms.
James Fur" Sammons, con-
victed murderer, was returned to
Joliet State Prison by Judge Nc
Goorty last. year, only to be re-
leased on a writ Of habeas corpus
last July. Authorities, among
other theories, conjectured that
Sammons might have sought re-
venge on the judge, who sent him
back to prison after he had been
freed on parole.
Judge Was in House
The judge and his two daugh-
tiers and one son narrowly
escaped death in the blast, which
shattered all the windows of their
home. They were sitting in the
living room. Had they been in
the library upstairs, where a
heavy chandelier tumbled to the
floor, their lives would have hcen
endangered.
The hunt for Sammons, in con-
nection with the bombing, re-
called the public indignation at
his release from prison. Sam
mons is now under indictment in
Baltimore, Md, for a $4,000 bank
robbery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
Marion Nixon and
Husband Part

HOLLYWOOD, Calf, Sept. q
GN.S0.-Marian Nixon, blonde
screen actress, and her husband,
Edward Hillman. jr., millionaire
Chicagoan, have come to the
parting of the ways, friends of
the pair revealed. Miss Nixon was
said to have moved from Hill
mans big Beverly Hills home to
a hotel. At her studio, however,
it was said that the screen star
claimed divorce rumors were un-
founded.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
DISCOUNT RATE CUT

BERLIN, Sept. 81 0N.SO-
The German ReichSbank today
reduced its discount rate from 5
to 4 per cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
Baby Is Named
In Honor of
Roosevelt

SEATTLE, Wash, Sept. 81
GN.SD. The first campaign
baby has been named.
Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt
informed his audience here that
he had received a telegram from
Salt Lake City, Utah, saying:
"AS your train passed through
here a new Democrat was born,
and we named him after the
next President of the United
States, Franklin Pappas."
Roosevelt said:
"That is a happy omen"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
Mrs. BOrGh Shows
Little Improvement

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 81 U.N.SO
The condition of Mrs. Mary
Borah, wife of Senator William
E. Borah of Idaho, seriously i'll
with influenza, was reported "un-
changed" today by DR.. Ralph
Falk. Senator Borah, a constant
visitor at his wife's bedside, has
declined all speaking engage
ments pending the recovery of
Mrs. Borah.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
WAGES RAISED,
STRIKE ENDS

HIGH POINT, N. c., Sept. 81
GN.SO.-Following an agreement
reached under the supervision of
Gov. o. Max Gardner, approx
mately 1,400 striking workers in
the Stehli silk mill and the Thorn
asville chair company were back
at their jobs today.
Salary increases were granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-09-21
Victim Sues
Colleen for SIOO,OO

LOS ANGELES, Sept. q
GN.SO.-Suit for 100000 dam.
ages was on file today against
Colleen Moore, film actress. The
suit was brought by Mrs. Clara
B. Ocean. who claimed she was
injured when hit by Miss Moore'S
automobile.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03


II is Uncle Sam not AL Capone, who confesses as
the gangster starts on his way to prison to serve
eleven years.
Capone laughed at the law and grew rich by sup
plying other citizens who did not believe in par
ticular law with the Of satisfying their appe-
tites
It is trite to say that respectable citizens those
who engage in industry and commerce and finance,
had not bought his liquors, Capone would have re-
manned poor thug, beaten by the cops, jailed fo-
his brutality
But because prohibition made vast profits possible,
this Neanderthal became power in politics, gave
orders to police and federal agents. ruled with a
machine gun and became duke of America.
He could not have prospered without recognition
from the rich and the powerful. He reduced murder
to a pastime and bribery to science
But for none Of these crimes is he being punished.
He is sent to a prison cell for failing to divide the
profits OF his bootleggng his vice. his dope his MUIR
der, his blackmai, with the government.
Had he paid his income tax to Uncle Sam, he would
be free and doing business usual.
It is not pretty picture. But it should cause some
thought by those who really want this country to re-
main the land Of the free under the law.
When the government is reduced to the sad ex-
pedent Of sending to jail only those who refuse to
pay taxes on the profits Of crime, the people should
ask themselves whether there is something to be done
about it.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
DAILY HEALTH SERVICE
Child Should Be Taught Cleanliness

if possible. Bathing )cleanses the
skin, removes dust and oil from
the pores, and in addition helps the
functions of the body.
1t does this by stimulating the
circulation of the blood. A cold
bath with a brisk rub is invigorat-
ing; a warm bath is quieting and
helpful to induce sleep.
Finally, the bath serves to re-
move parasites from the body and
to keep away odors.
It seems rather simple to give
instructions as to how to take a
bath, but every child must be
taught.
1t must learn how to get water
of the right temperature, how to
use a wash cloth, how to clean the
neck and the ears, and how to keep
the scalp clean.
The toothbrush ought to be used
morning and night, and under some
circumstances even after each meal.
Any good toothbrush will do, since.
the shape and size and similar char
acteristics merely are matters Of
taste and have not been found to
be of special Importance in secur-
ing satisfactory result.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Just Every Day Sense
By MRS. wALTER FERGUSON

A CCORDING to mourners along matrimonial
IA wailing wall the hardess problem for wife is
what to do about the first offense.
My husband was untrue to me some time ago..
this is the tone of the letters but he is sorry He
asks for chance to build up my trust in him again
What shall I COZ Dare I believe him?"
That depends Of course. upon the kind OF man he
is. And more upon the kind Of woman the wife
may be-
No matter how good the intentions of the errine
husband-and most of them feel sure, sincere
he can not get very far with them he is married tc
the sort of woman who always Is dragging past msde-
meanors into the family conversation.
And there are wives who seem to get special de-
delight out Of male deinquencies largely because i
seem to give them something to nag about and
chance to wear the martyrs crown
THE sensible thing is to accede to the mans request
J. for forgiveness And yet that, my friends. take:
IN lot Of territory. For the main quality Of forgive
is forgetfuneSs and that in turn means that the
lnpleaSantneSs never must be mentioned again.
This is the point that snags the morale of the
women The average wife likes to feel that she Is
magnanimous enough to forgive wrong. but she
oaks at the idea of having to keep still about it.
But il you can't do that. you might just vel
decide against forgving at all without the ability Il
keep silent tongue about the affair, the husband
probably will be driven to repeat the performance.
The little germ Of suspicion that he sows with hi
first ofense bears noxous fruit. The original proves
the serpent head in Eden
And you hardly can blame the women for that
Their logic. after ALL is rrefutable They figure tina
the man who can tell one lie Is capable of telling
several
The main thing is complicated. as you see Bu
forgiveness still is the sensible courue. For II you
husband is fairly good sort you'd better hang on Z
him. The chances are that youll Neyer set better
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03

Todays selection Of candidates for ONCE again
demonstrates the necessity Of constitutional conven-
ton which will return the government to the people.
The primary has been criticised and it has its grave
faults but at its worst it is better than the best
convention a method Of giving the people a chance
to name their own candidates for Office.
But not only in the primary. but in the election,
government by the people is made impossible by the
length Of the ballot and the large number Of elective
Offices
Even the best intentoned citizens find it difficult
TO make a choice in so wide field. The citizen with
the selfish motive the utility groups the seekers for
special privilege those who want TO Offices for
graft and pIlage hnd it much easier to write their
ballots
No citizen should vote for more than one repre-
state senator II the theory Of representative govern
ment is to be made a reality. When he has to pick
eleven representatives and four senators, it means
that he really picks none.
new Constitution is needed and needed badly
II the people hope to control their govern
ment and not be at the continual mercy Of profess
sional politicians.
Democratic government has been destroyed by
making farce Of democracy through its application
to Offices that should not be elective but appontve
II the state ballot was limited to the election of
Governor and auditor and legislative Offices to one
representative definite and small district the
people could exercise better judgment and many OF
the present evils would be eliminated.
The short ballot must come or self-government
goes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Shorter Hours

THE report of the Missouri COM
IL mittee deals with other mat
tiers than county government.
Some of its findings are as fol-
lows:
Unless our exports are very
greatly 10 be increased. it is rea-
sonably apparent that the working
week and possibly the working day
must be reduced.
Agriculture, considered from the
standpoints of business, does not
offer an opportunity for the &C
quirement of wealth, but it certainly
does offer an opportunity for a
comfortable, pleasant livelihood.
1t is time TO consider what proper
and economic use may be made Of
our surplus land. The most desir-
able land should be continued in
cultivation, but the less desirable
and all waste land should be taken
into some kind of reforestation
plan.
With shorter working hours, our
industrial population and the peo-
pie living in the cities in general
will want the recreation that goes
with parks and game preserves.
1t is fairly apparent that our
industrial plant is fully sufficient
for all our requirements for some
years to come. as is also our rail-
way system, except that both should
be maintained and improved. but
aside from railway terminals. it is
doubtful If any serious expansion
is required"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
1T SEEMS TO ME BY H EF02S

My favorite member Of the house
wi of representatives, Fiorello La
Guardia, has brought fresh anG
useful point Of view into the senate
committees survey of Wall Street.
Until Mr.. La Guardia moved in
with his trunk. it seemed, to me
as If the proceedings were more
than a trif1e naive. Some of our
august legislators appeared to be
sincerely committed to outlandish
theories. 1 refer, for instance, to
the notion that our economic life
might still be calm and peaceful,
but for a set of bears who tore the
market limb from limb.
Until Mr.. La Guardia appeared
with his evidence, some Of the sena-
tors never even thought of blaming
anybody who put the market up.
The infIationists were regarded as
patriots and all sellers as sheer vii
lains. And yet every transaction,
whether it be in stocks and bonds
or shoes and sealing wax, requires
the collaboration of two parties.
And every panicky and over
eager seller in any market place,
whether it be Main or Wall Street,
necessarily must tend to lower the
price of the commodity which he
would unload.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03

the profits which we're theirs before
the crash of 1929.
Moreover, the slide has been
creased by the fact that in those
piping times a new sort of specula-
lative psychology arose. We were
told that i was necessary to take
into account its rosy future.
In those days many believed, or
professed to believe, that it was
quite possible to extend long arm
of welcome to a super prosperity
which was still around the corner.
We even based calculations Of value
upon corners which were extremely
distant, And mirages were not
barred.
A man who says that everything
is going to 800 always makes pleas
ant company His error arouses less
resentment than the true talk of
any one who looks upon the gloomy
side of industry and its prospects.
But II congress intends to go into
any searching study OF what caused
the nasty accident, it can not very
well ignore the glib boys. the blue
chip peddlers, and the men with
the rose-colored glasses.
Some of the shorts may have
scrambled a little too eagerly for
apples after the cart was over
turned, but they we're small fry
compared to the gentlemen who
took that vehicle upon its unfor-
tunate Joy ride.
1 do not speak with bitterness. for
l went into debt through backing
straights and fiushes rather than
in buying copper mines or oil wells.
And so from dispaSsionate side
line position, I can express the be-
lief that the quarrel of the investing
public lies less with the bears than
with the men who told the bedtime
stories.
Ugly RumorS of Success
TT is ugly business to circulate
i false rumors concerning the i'm
pending doom of banks and indus
trial corporations, but I can not see
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
County Manager

TINE county court should have
Il full and complete authority
over expenditure of all moneys, and
in the larger counties 1t might be
we'll to provide that the court might
appoint a county manager II 1t so
desired the Missouri report con-
tinues.
Several of the county officials
now elected should be appointed by
the court. to bring about a higher
degree of efficiency and harmony.
This is especially so in the case
of an office like the highway engi-
neer and many other offices. It
probably would be we'll If the judges
we're elected for a longer period of
office.
A suggestion has been made that
they hold office for six years and
that one be elected every two years.
1t is evident thai considerable ac-
vantage would result from such sys-
tenn.
Perhaps the greatest single abuse
that prevails in our various govern
ments. local, state. or national, is
that Of taxation. Certainly. there is
nothing scientific about the system
now prevailing in our state.
THE whole question needs a COM
plete. exhaustive, and scientific
study to develop anything like
sensible and fair system of taxation.
I'm the financing of public inn
provements, there is much that can
be done to improve methods of levy
ing taxation for payment for such
enterprises"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03

If the child prefers any partic-
ular toothpaste, it may have the
one it prefers. since several Of the
leading toothpastes sold in the coun-
try today have been found by off,
cial bodies to be satisfactory.
Teeth should be brushed with q
circular motion. which will include
the gums, the tops. and inside and
outside of both upper and lower
teeth.
Every child should have proper
sleep and rest; the young ones an
extra nap in the afternoon. They
should learn the importance of
standing erect, with the abdomen
and the chin in.
Outside play, particularly in fall.
spring and summer, is essential to
health and happiness. 1t develops
leadership, teaches good sportsman
ship. and above all provides the
child with sunlight and fresh air
Under such a program children
will be found to improve in their
standing in school as well as iii
their health.
Next-Disease prevention for chill
dren
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Questions and
Answers

Did Jack Dempsey knock Firpo
out of the ring in their fight for
the worlds championship in 1928?
It was Firpo who knocked Demp-
sey out of the ring in this fight.
What is the nationality and
meaning Of the name Stalnaker?
It is the Americanized form of a
German family name, Stahlnecker,
meaning friendly swordsman, "
"merciful protector.
What Is the highest mountain and
longest river In Japan?
The highest mountain is Full
yama. altitude 1895 feet, and the
longest river is the Ishikari, 275
miles.
When and where will the 1882
Olympic games be held?
The tenth Olympic games will be
held in Los Angeles in 1882 begin
ming Saturday, July 80. and ending
Sunday, Aug. IA.
Has the United States govern
ment ever issued silver 1-ceni
pieces?
No.
What is the subscription rate for
the Congressional Record?
Eight dollars for long term; "a
for short term, or $3.50 per month
for any session.
What does the Greek word "the-
0tesv mean?
Divinity or divine nature.
Is the raven entirely black?
Yes, but the feathers have a pur-
pie iridescence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Peoples Voice

Editor Times-A great many peo-
pie get the ingrowing filters on
election day. They are too busy
trying to beat the other fellow at
getting their crops into the ground.
or they have little deal on. or
other members of the family don't
agree with them on the candidates
or they got stung the last time, or
the Office holders are all crooks
anyhow SO they stay at home.
The gang vote will be out. Big
autos will wear grooves in the as
phalt and kindly gentlemen will
help cripples and invalids into the
booths. Cripples have been voted
on the outside. contrary to law.
But the boy with money enough
to buy galoline, or with pull enough
to have the gasoline furnished. does
not need to bulldoze one into vot-
ing his way.
When a person goes into a booth,
he and God alone know where the
crosses are made, and no one can
make another person tell. The cleo
ton booth is the only place left
where a man can do as he pleases.
See that your vote is put into
the box, for blank ballots have
been found in boxes to replace
those OF voters who were known TO
be for a reform candidate. Ballots
can be switched If one is not watch
ing. This practice is not common.
but it has happened.
No office salary alone is worth
the chance taken by some candi-
dates and their lieutenants. And
the worth o. a candidate ALWAYS
can be told by the kind OF man
or crowd that is making the loud
est racket for him.
Every one is taxed for elections
So every one should take advantage
Of them.
Some one says that the big poli-
ticians know how to get the votes.
And their ways are devious. They
have been so rotten they have kept
thousands Of decent people out Of
the polls. in disgust. Thai is one
very effective way 20 get Office.
SO If you are too genteel to walk
into a booth. don't vote.
II taxes are not bothering you,
don't vote.
l. you are wealthy and want the
kind OF legislation you can buy. your
man will get in anyhow, II you
don't vote.
If you are out OF a Job. don't
vote. II you think your vote viii not
help conditions.
STANLEY JEWELL MOORE.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Needn't Wear Knee Pants

A ND If Andrew Mellon can spare
"A enough time from his ambassa-
dorial duties, he might care to ex-
plain his own hesistancy in putting
on the brakes. I remember that he
did once employ that ancient wheeze
about gentlemen preferring bonds, .
but there was little in his official
utterance to suggest the presence OF
a dangerous curve just ahead.
The weakest portion of all the
testimony from industrial and flnan-
cial leaders is their willingness 10
place all the blame upon mass
psychology. They are fond Of say
ing that the public had the bit in
its teeth and that nothing could
stop speculation. Still there is no
evidence that many OF these gentle
men ever took a good tug at the
reins.
President Hoover himself might
be induced to say a few words, for
he distinctly was heard TO utter
"Giddapl" on numerous inappro-
pirate occasions. But, then, the great
engineer always was an optimist.
(copgrieht. 1882. By The Tines
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
SCIENCE
Waste and Abuses Are Found
a, Co,,,,t,, Corcy.,, mr. emf b1f
BY DAVID DIETZ

Waste and Abuses Are Found
in County Government By
Surrey Committee.
THE greatest waste and the
Il greatest abuses in public ad-
ministration occur in county gov
eminent. That is the finding Of the
committee set up by the American
Engineering Council to make a
study OF conditions in Missouri.
The committee. known as the
Missouri Committee on Engineers
and Employment. declares hat the
states ia counties. formed before
the day OF automobile transporta-
I ton. could be reduced 10 forty.
The committee was headed by T..
NJ. Stayton OF Independence.
The committee reported that
chief among the faults OF county
+ government is the lack Of definite
responsibility.
The Missouri committee is one OF
forty-five committees set up by the
American Engineering Council TO
make studies in all parts Of the
United States.
Boards and commissions acting
without responsibility to some def
nitely constituted department or
public official should be discon-
tinued. and their work assigned TO
some individual who more properly
may be held definitely responsible
for results" the Missouri committee
reports.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
Special Sort of Sin

A CERTAIN special sort of sin
IA fulness is attached by many
to the process of short selling. The
notion of selling something you
haven't got sounds mysterious and
therefore immoral. But, in all truth,
not even the most active short ever
was able to rock the Wall Street list
of prices in any such wide swing as
the distressed seller who ran to the
broker with his certificates fresh
from the strong box.
It. seems to me that there is
ample evidence of the fact that
quotations have tumbled for the
very simple reason that the COM
panies concerned are not earning
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-05-03
PACT WITH NORWAY SIGNED
May 3

ON May 3, 1918. the war trade
" board in the United States an
nounced the signing of a CONNER
cial agreement with Norway. This
pact increased the amount OF
American shipping available for war
purposes.
Ten passengers we're killed when
the liner Atlantique was torpedoed
in the Mediterranean. The liner
although badly damaged, reached
port under her own power.
There was little major activity on
the western front. although sever-
al German raids we're accompanied
by heavy artillery preparations and
we're carried out by strong forces.
After two weeks Of quiet, heavy
fighting was resumed on the en-
tire Italian front. Austrian troops
attacked the Italian lines at several
points, but failed to make gaina OF
any importance.