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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ARBELL

ELEGANT, Oxonian-accented Ambassador
Il Freyre y Santander of Peru, who has been
spending quiet summer in the fastness of
Eagles Mere, Pa, was in Washington to attend
the funeral services of Ambassador Paul May,
late Belgian envoy.
His Peruvian excellency motored down from
Eagles Mere, loath to leave the peaceful solitude
Of rural Pennsylvania for the hurly-burly of
politics-which Washington is, in the midst
of summer.
Leaving the state department, after a bust
ness call, Envoy Freyre encountered a friend.
They chatted a moment, then the ambassador
inquired with his English drawl:
"Err-by the by-is Paraguay still fighting
Bolivar"
"Oh, yes" replied his friend mot only that,
but Chile has had a diplomatic rupture with
Paraguay and there may be more nations in
volved any minute
"Ah. you see," said Ambassador Freyre. lift
ing warning finger, that's what comes of
sticking ones nose into a mess of trouble ]
don't stick my nose into it. Not at ALL stay
out of trouble and politics up at delightful Eagles
Mere. Be warned, young man! Be warned"
And shaking his head like a modern CaSsan-
dra who is slightly respondent over the fate of
the world elegant Envoy Freyre walked sadly
away-in the direction Of the idyllic repose
which is called Eagles Mere.
"TNEA" in champagne glasses was served Eligio
- IAOIlGd4NO OdIUlIldS, EAlu OIlOCOIdL6 OF IQe
1stic world in the pink and gold drawing room
Of the Cuban embassy.
Rolling up to the embassy promptly at the
hour set for his reception, the former feather
weight champion was ushered in by the entire
staff and received cordially by Ambassador Mar
quez Sterling.
They chatted about old times and new times
in Cuba, agreeing that things will be better after
the forthcoming elections.
Chocolate nodestly receiving compliments on
his pugilstic record, applied himself with avid
ity to the task Of dunking iced cake in cham
payne.
To the group accompanying Chocolate the
ambassador said:
I'VE are proud Of our young champion and
Of his family in Havana. He has brought honor
upon his country. We have followed his entire
career and shall also follow and greet him with
our every encouragement for success in his pro-
fession in the capital Of this nation"
Sartorially Chocolate was dazzling. He wore
brown fedora, dark striped blue check sport
suit, blue striped shirt and collar and silk hand
kerchief in his coat pocket. His shoes we're
black and white, his socks grey and rolled, his
neckte cross barred with apologies to Tennyson)
On his left wrist was small silver watch.
On his right hand giittered a ring which dis
played the picture Of himself and wife. His left
hand was adorned with platinum ring set with
three diamonds
Accompanying Chocolate to the fiesta were
Moe Fleisher, his acting manager; Angelo Ortoz,
his secretary. and a committee Of the Lincoln
Athletic Club headed by DR.. w. H. Greene. John
Carter. w Ernest Jarvis and Wallace Goodloe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24

voters and their representatives In the legis-
ture that 1ndiana's law enforcement agencies
are not under strict civil service rule. All
other systems. most Of which have been based
chiefly on politics. graft and the ability to OBJ
have failed.
Why not try civil service? This fall it will
be well If the thousands Of voters bear this in
mind. There are men running for Office in
every section Of Indiana who really desire to
see the letter Of the law followed.
Why not give them a chance?
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So They Say

The new liberty to drink has
given the average man a great deal
of boldness in condemning any
thing that seeks even voluntary cur
tailment of that liberty-The Rev.
D. S. Coonahan, president Catholic
Total Abstinence Union.
What do do? Sometimes I take
a long walk with my dog some
times I just sit and laugh.-Herbert
Hoover.
1t is never socialistic to pass any
law that promotes the welfare Of all
the people.-Arthur J. Lacy, candi-
date for Governor Of Michigan.
The waltz is coming back. It's
popularity is developing with the
tango and South American music
oscar Duryea, New York dancing
master.
If it is doubtful, it is sin. Boys
and girls should not swim together.
It might encourage immortality
The Rev. L. B. McCaslin, Aurora,
Mo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY
UT1LL1AM H. wnL1D MASON will

WILL1AM H wILLID MASON will be
w caught one Of these days.
But while he is at liberty Indiana will con-
tinue to bear the brunt Of the costly procedure
and very bad habit Of permitting prisoners TO
escape its jails and its prisons.
Unless the people Of this state come to the
realization that some definite action must be
taken. the present deplorable condition may
continue for months-or years.
The experienced criminal has no regard for
the discipline Of our penal institutions. He has
no regard for our courts or our police officers.
His one aim in life is to continue on his ne
farious way and. If he is apprehended in a
crime. he spends the next few months trying
70 dodge trial and jury verdict
II this fails the next aim in his life is to
battle his way TO freedom from the penal in
stitution in which he is incarceratee- Frankly.
too many OF the states criminals have been
successful in this latter accomplishment dur
the last few months.
Indiana has but one way out OF this situa-
ton. That is at the polls.
= There is no reason but the hardness Of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24

BY Quizzical
Willie Mason is out of Jail!
Well, well, well! Is it any Won
der that Indiana is the home OF
Jail breakers when all we have
around is bunch of politicians.
Politicians who pose as sherltfs,
politicians who pose as mayors,
politicians who pose as senators,
and ad infnitum.
Indiana, they told me twelve
years ago when I moved mere,
is americas hot bed of politics"
I since have come to realize that
every word of that is the truth.
When the Republicans were in
power we had a bunch of grafters
and chiselers. Now the Demo-
Gratis are in power, and the ru-
mors of graft keep flying around,
true or untrue. The system OF
American government is the two
party system, one party acting as
the check on the other, one crit1-
cising in friendly" spirit.
Politics in Indiana, however, is
different. Politics in Indiana is
-eat-dog. You're either Re
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Indiana Brand of Politics Assoiled

publican or a Democrat, or a
pagan.
I first decided to be a Repub-
lican, but when I saw proof OF all
the rotten "politicking" that was
going on, I became a Democrat.
Now I'm a pagan. And happy. 1
can look with unfavored eye upon
the rawlings and rantings of the
opposing parties and wonder to
myself how under the heavens
such a conglomeration of idiots
could have been cornered within
the borders of one single state.
There are Democratic idiots and
Republican idiots, and they're as
alike as the proverbial peas in a
pod. All they think about is the
pie counter. And with that to
think about, there's no more room
in those limited brain cavities Tor
any other thoughts.
We probably will come forth
some time in the future when we
decide that good government IS
not Just a matter Of a mans pol
itics, but of a mans and OF mems
capabilities.
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HOPE

In the depths Of gloom and misery,
When life seems futile all around
me.
And futures gloss is changed to
dross,
There's always that within my soul,
Drives me onward toward my goal.
The workman, falt'ring under heavy
load,
Ever toiling down LIES road.
Heaves a sigh, not hope bereft.
AS age creeps up and tired head
mods,
Beckoned onward by the gods.
Ne'er can hope be blighted by
A life of toil-despairing sigh:
For hope inspires the hearts OF men
'Gainst the time when this turmoil
VIII, mayhap, have made their life
rorfhwi Ne
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
DECLARES REPUBLICANS
OPPOSE ROBINSON.

by y. L.
AS what I would like to call an
unbiased observer, might toss in
few words to your Message Center
to add to the Robinson Minton
embroglios. Honestly, I can't say
that you are entirely fair to Senator
Robinson. Just as honestly, I can't
say that he deserves any better
treatment than he is getting.
Robinson does have the worst
reputation in Washington. 1t is not
altogether deserved. There are just
as dumb senators in our capital city,
but it seems that most Of the dumb
ones have enough sense to keep
their traps shut.
AS far as I can see. Minton seems
to have the upper hand all the way
around. You certainly gave ''Robby'
the going over last Monday and you
took lot of wind out Of Republican
sails. u
The point Of this letter, however,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
TRAGIC

THE death Of Caroline Ruby Mercer, the
broken boned baby who fought for her
life since she was born two and half
months ago, is a tragic occurrence.
1t is shame that the baby could not have
lived. Perhaps she would have grown to be a
healthy, normal child and would have over
come the great odds that nature cast upon
her at birth.
However. the baby staged brave battle
Every one in Indianapolis feels the deepest
sympathy for the parents who fought with
the child to preserve life.
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is not to criticise you. Isn't it pos
sible for you to attack Robinson on
his merits and dement's, instead of
bringing the Republican party into
it? Don't you know that Robinson
is not the choice of the rank-and-
file Republicans and that two out
of three of them are going to vote
for Minton.
The Republican party in Indiana
is Just like the Democratic. NC
Mutt bosses the Democrats in this
state, the big bankers and the
"prostituted press" as you insinuate.
rule the G.. o. P. Give the rank
and-fle Republican a break. He
hates Robinson as much as you do.
Not every Republican is a Robin
cO1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
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ANSWER IS MADE ON
THE TINES POLICY

BY D. Y.
Obviously The Times is convinced
as to the result of the coming cleo
ton. In this connection the writer
recalls the excellent survey made by
Ben Stern for The Times prior to
the last election, in which he proph-
esied the Democratic landslide.
Could there be any motive for The
Times painful silence on the same
question now, or have you lost con-
idence in your prophetic power?
The identical resentment is prev
alent throughout the state against
the opportunist McNutt administra =
ton as existed against Hoover. II
anything, its bitterness is even more
extreme.
Might there be a bare possibility
the Weiss influence has acted as
deterrent on The Times policy?
Surely a Scripps Howard publica-
ton is above subsidization Of so de-
grading a nature. If not, there re-
mains small compensation for the
liberal or quasi-liberal thinker and
reader.
The Democratic tactics in Indi-
ana ordinarily would lead to forma-
ton of third party as in Wiscon-
sin, but, alas. Indiana has no La
Follettes. In fact, it has no one in
public life who even approaches a
thin veneer of liberal thought or &C
ton.
The SNUG autocracy of the Nc
Mutt administration smacks of Fas-
cism and what disappoints and con-
POUNDS the writer most, is why The
Times by its silence, condones these
tactics.
The entire program has the sup
port Of the American Legion why
not. with all the prirsJipal appoint
ments?) which lends . very sinister
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
INTERPRETIVE ARTICLES
IN TIMES PRAISED
By Subscriber.

By Subscriber.
Congratulations belong to The
Times for its interpretive articles
on national and international sub
jects. These articles form a very
good reason why your circulation is
on the increase, if I may surmise
from your recent statement.
I am a particularly devoted reader
of those articles written by William
Philip Simms. He is undoubtedly
the finest commentator in the coun-
try on international matters and
The Times does well in keeping his
stories before the public:
His and articles by others help
us in interpreting for ourselves the
daily news which so often fails to
tell the background.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
BELIEVES CIRCUMSTANCES
RULE ROBINSON
By G. o. P.

BY G. o. P.
Why, might I ask, is The Times
so antagonistic towards Senator
Robinson? Point out to us any
senator in Washington, barring
Norris and La Toilette, both Repub-
licans by the way, who does not
play politics on every measure and
whose record equals that of Senator
Robinson.
Senator Robinson is merely the
victim of circumstances. To keep
the plum grabbers happy and to
keep his political fences mended, he
has no choice but to pursue that
course. I venture to say that he
is not half so bad as he is painted.
At least, I don't think Sherman
Minton will play any less politics
than Senator Robinson. My vote is
for Robinson. At least he's not
anybody's tool.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
EXPRESSES FEAR OF
ECONOMIC UPRISING

By a Socialist.
Why a Democrat or Republican?
Is it necessary to be either? You
will get the same treatment from
either old party and should be fully
aware of the fact by this time. Wake
up Vote right.
If you and I and enough Of our
brothers and sisters don't go to the
polls this fall and do our duty in
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asnect To the future of real demo-
cracy in the true sense. The pro-
grams dovetail beautifully inasmuch
as Mr.. HAYES, national commander
of the legion, is a leading exponent
of Fascism.
The Democrats in Indiana yet
NAV have an opportunity to gain
favor if they Immediately unshackle
themselves from their abominable
methods and make at least a ges-
ture to exterminate greed and spe-
cial privilege. If they do not adopt
these measures at once they are
doomed to bitter defeat and the I'M
fortunate part is they will carry our
noble President down with them.
God spare Indiana the disgrace of
returning Arthur Robinson to
washington, and the Democrats can
prevent this only by prompt re-
versal of form and not by just CIV
ing lip service to President Roose-
welt.
incidentally in signing off, Al
Feeney is unusually popular
throughout the state. He comes by
his popularity honestly inasmuch as
Al always has played the game
hard, but fair.
Editors Note-The Times does
not know how the election is GO
ing; can not truthfully predict at
this early date. The Weiss re-
ferred to is undoubtedly State Sem
ator Jacob Weiss. OF course, he
influences US on legal matters.
That is why we pay him a regular
retainer as Times counsel. He
has no hand in editorial policy.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
RECOMMENDS SILENCE
FOR MIR. MADDOX

By 7. w. c.
1t is too bad that sometimes your
Message Center is filled with letters
concerning the endless squabbles Of
some individual named Maddox. 1t
would be much pleasanter reading
if you could eliminate that gentle
man permanently.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24
HIGH PRICED LIQUOR
BRINGS QUESTION

BY L. L. P.
When we think of Indiana's liquor
prices, it is enough to scream. In
Chicago you can get certain brand
of gin (pint) for SO cents. In Indi-
annapolis the same gin same size)
costs $1.19 at cut-rate stores; $1.25
at corner drug stores independently
operated.
Why the huge difference? Why
are Indiana's liquor prices so far
divided from prices charged in Chi
cago and New York? I don't know
the answer. DO you?
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Daily Thought

For wrath killeth the foolish
man, and envy slayeth the silly one.
job, So.
TTAVE you not love enough to
Il Il bear with me, when that rash
hunor which my mother gavg me
makes me forgetful- Shakespeare.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24

A former French fashion car now is on
Paris relief rolls. Seems like poetic justice
after all the American husbands he probably
put in the same fix.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24

1t might not be far amiss to suggest that
all the brain trusters have alphabet noodles
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-24

There may be one good thing about living
in the drought area. Apparently one needn't
put anything aside for a rainy day.
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At last a political job has been found where
scores Of job hunters say. Salary no object"
On. guess. Yes, it's Kentucky's nudist colony
inspector.
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The Message Center

(Ttmes readers are invited to eTpre0s
their Vietos In these columns. Make your
letters short, so az can hare a chance.
Limit them to $50 CORDS or lesS.)
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Though We don't miss the thrill at all. it
seems like a long time since one Of the
Mdivanis married somebody for money.
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| I a0holly disGpprove of what yoM sag and a0iH
defend to the death your right to sag it-VoItGire

an orderly way, I am afraid some
other way is going to be upon us
before the winter is fully begun.
Why go without in land running
over with all the good things we all
desire?
AWAITS REPORT ON
PLAYGROUND
By Nicholas.
I wonder what has happened to
that north side playground the park
board said it would undertake to
survey for use next summer. am
afraid that our city officials are
too prone to let things slide and
then yelp about "preiudiced
press when the newspapers finally
do land on their necks for stalling.
I understood that the ground was
available and that the park board,
or recreation department, was to
hand down a report. What hap
pened to the report? Are the boys
stalling?
Evening star., 1934-06-23
Airport of 74l Acres.

A new airport. now being con-
structed at Milan. italy, will occupy
TAI acres and is described as the
largest in Europe
Evening star., 1934-06-23
BUILDING bOOMS
IN HYATTSV|LLE
Marked Increase Found for
1888 Over the Pre-.
ViouS Year.
By a stan Correspondent of The star.

by CIaH correspondent OF Inc star.
HYATTSvILLE, Nd, June %
Building operations in Hyattsville
showed a marked increase during 1898
over the previous year, according to
statistics just compiled by H. J.
Moffat, town building inspector, dur
ing those two years.
In 1893, 48 permits we're issued for
structures costing Sll7.785. while in
1922, 40 permits we're issued. but they
involved structures costing only
S89.575.
The total for the two years, how
ever. is less than one-half that of the
previous two years, Moffst stated. He
attributes the decline to increased
prices of materials, reductions in SAL
aries difficulty in obtaining building
loans and unemployment.
Twenty new houses were built in
Hyattsville last year at a cost Of
s82, 500, the report shows. Permits
were issued to repair 20 other houses,
the total cost involved being s535.
Other structures erected last year
were a $4,000 church and an $4,000
dining car. Repairs to six business
houses were made at a combined cost
of 81 800
In 1882 there were % new houses
built at a cost of $50. 300 Twenty
houses were repaired and the i'm
provements thus made valued at
s5,075. No new business houses we're
built, but $4,000 was spent in repair
ing six existing business StrilctlIree
During the two-year period repairs
to dwellings averaged $3.50 and TO
business properties $40.
Evening star., 1934-06-23
FORESTRY PRICES FAIR
Maryland Products Demand
Holds UP Since Winter.

Holds Up Since Winter.
That prices and demand for most
Maryland forest products have held
fair to good since the middle of the
Winter was indicated in the reports
received and compiled by Kenneth j.
Seigworth. forester for the University
of Maryland Extension Service.
A summary of his report is avail
able, free of charge, TO all who may
wish a COPY
Evening star., 1934-06-23

Note-This is the fifteenth in
a series OF articles on historic
homes in the Capital. Another
DiH appear in the Real Estate Sec
ton OF The Star merit Saturday.
Evening star., 1934-06-23
MAY
BUILDING RECORD.
215 Cities Volume Largest
for Any Month Since
1882, Says Report.

Building permits issued in the ais
cities regularly reporting to Dun &
Bradstreet, Inc, during May involved
the expenditure of $43,8o5, ,429, repre-
senting the largest volume in any
single month since April, 1882,
Comparison with the preceding
months total of $2e, $50 .666 reveals
an increase of 49.6 per cent, as against
normal seasonal decline of 6.6 per
cent at this time. Last months total
showed a gain of 80 per cent over
May. a year ago, when permits totaled
$31 ,525.523.
Vast Construction Plans.
The large expansion in May build
ing was. to a great extent, accounted
construction authorized in New York
City, mainly in the Borough of Man
haitian, where permits for two large
office buildings we're taken out at an
estimated cost of S8,275. .000 This
brought the May total for the five
boroughs of the city to $l6.270,839,
the largest since November. 1881,
which was almost triple the April total
of s6,575.673, and 43.3 per cent above
the May. 1888, figure of $ll 1852, ,280.
Other Sections Affected.
The increase in building last month
was not confined alone to New York.
as the New England, South Central
and East Central divisions reported
gains over April of 545. 46.6 and 23.8
per cent, respectively. The remaining
groups reported increases ranging from
IA per cent in the Mountain States
down to 38 per cent for the South
Atlantic States.
Building expenditures in the PA
cities outside of New York aggregated
S27 7,6345 $50 last month. against $22.-
704 .993 in April. and S20.l73 .243
in May year ago, increases of 2l.7
per cent and 81 per cent. respectively.
Due to the large May total. the
aggregate building permit total at all
cities for the first five months of this
year amounted to $l38.725,ll9, as
compared with sl06,322, ,l29. or 3O5
per cent in excess of the corresponding
period of 1888.