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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
BELIEVES GAS PLANT
DEAL ADVISABLE
BY an indianapolis visitor.

BY an indianapolis Visitor.
have read with interest the
stories in the local dailies concern
ing the purchase of the gas plant
by the city.
1t appears to me that the purchase
Of the gas plant would be an excel
lent investment for the people of In
dianapOlis, if it could be acquired
at fair price.
The city Of Omaha today enjoys
the lowest manufactured gas rate
in the United States. The gas
plant has been owned and operated
by the city since 1920.
The gas plant along with the city
water works is operated by a board
selected by the voters of the city.
The board in turn selects a mana
ger who is given complete charge
OF the administration of the water
works and gas plant
The metropolitan utilities district.
the name given to the Joint opera
ton OF the water and gas plants, is
in excellent financial condition to-
day.
A considerable portion of bonds of
the district have been purchased a
large cash surplus is on hand. and
the consumption Of gas is increasing
steadily each year.
indianapolis, with 10000 more
inhabitants than Omaha, should be
able to duplicate Omaha's record.
Electricity is not going to drive
gas out of the market. For heat
ing and cooking purposes, gas is
much cheaper and equally efficient.
1 am sorry that I can not give
any definite figures in regard to
the Omaha utilities district, but in
terested parties can obtain them by
writing to the Metropolitan Utiu-
ties District, Omaha, Neb. The dis
trict publishes yearly a booklet ex-
planning the activities Of the plant
and its financial situation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22

By New Voter.
Until yesterday I still was boy
listening 20 oJner people. Today
I took the notion to have other
people listen to me. Will you
please give this a chance to be
read?
This appeal is to the intelli-
gence of the indianapolis citizens
in general.
Nearly all of us know the con-
ditions in which the elephant"
put US How many of us do not
know the conGiJions in which we
have been kept to this very day?
1t ought to be very plain to any
clear mind that neither the Re-
publicanS nor the Democrats are
willing to pull us out of the mess
in which they have thrown us. 1t
will have to be done by ourselves.
The old parties have shown us
again and again that they ask us
to vote for them not because they
desire to do any good for us, but
because they know that once we
vote them the power they can do
what they please. They do not
have to ask us any further until
another election, when we have
got tired of one and vote for the
other-from the hot pan to the
fire and vice versa.
Every one knows that all the
powers to communicate their
political thought is theirs. You
may buy a newspaper, magazine
or listen to the radio; they tell
you what they want you to know;
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
REGARDING USE OF
VAN AND Won

BY Creedo.
This seems an opportune time to
ask a scholarly and informative eX-
preston about the use Of Van, van,
Won and Won, as prefixes to names Of
distinctive OF distinguished social
groups Of persons, i. E., aristocrats.
This writer is sure of only one, by
reason of personal acquaintance and
correspondence, that is the prefix
van Small W for Henry van Dyke.
Yet the New York Times persist
emily uses the prefix Van Capital
W for his name.
How does Won Hindenburg look
headlined Hindenburg? How does
Henry van Dyke look headlined
Dyke?
This writer recalls that when the
Vonnegut forbears arrived from
Germany for residence in Indian
apolis testifying to their belief that
America was the land of oppor-
tunity," it was picturesquely stated
that they really we're Vons, but con-
sidered it more in accordance with
their democratic aspirations not to
avail themselves of that distin-
guished prefix.
They became Vonneguts, much to
the wholesome and cultural influ-
ence Of a proud and powerful family
group in this city, where the clan
has, ever since, increased in num-
bers and prestige. More power to it!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
SOME QUESTIONS FOR
SENATOR ROBINSON
Rv Genrre w. Curtis.

By George w. Curtis.
Does Senator Robinson mean
return to the 1892 status, say January
and February? A return according
to Webster, implies going back to
the same place" Now, if that is
the senator's ideal of the Constitu-
ton and sanity, I feel sure the many
millions Of persons on charity
would much prefer the NRA.
Killing veterans under Hooverism
may be constitutional and sane,
evolution not revolution. Was the
senator treated unfairly during his
recent confinement in the veterans
hospital? And Of what complaint
does he now suffer which impairs
his freedom of speech? Certainly not
the record of his vote on the re-
duction of his salary.
Senator Robinson never induced
an industrialiSt to bring suit on &C
count Of the cancellation Of con-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
ASKS FOR SHOWDOWN ON
LAW ENFORCEMENT
RY L. w. Heagy.

By L. w. Heagy.
Your editorial, "Indiana's Crime
Problem" is very timely and to the
point.
Now I would like to ask how you
expect the coming legislature, no
matter which group is elected, to do
all these things, and many other
necessary problems, when so far as
we know at present not a single
candidate in Marion county has
touched upon a single point n
which their prerogatives or the
grating propensities of the ma
chine politicians Of either party IS
in danger of being curtailed?
Now if you want to ring the bell
ask these men collectively, and then
individually, where they stand on
all vital functions of state govern
ment. Make each one tell his lean
ings before the election and guar
antee the electorate will choose
proper men regardless of party,
granting there will be so per cent
outspoken enough to take a proper
stand.
You have covered considerable
ground and much white paper, 50
why not get down to cases on the
matter of slot machines? We have
officers to enforce the laws, and
presumably the laws are not en-
forced.
Can you not pick out the ones
who are guilty and start agitation
for impeachment?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
WHAT'S THE EXPLANATION?

THE American people used to be pretty
Il good at the old Job of detecting the
presence Of colored gentlemen in the wood
pile.
It is to be hoped that this talent has not
deserted them.
We read that a great anti-Tadical CAM
pairn is 10 be launched early in September.
The Junior Chamber Of Commerce OF Los
ANGELES will start the ball rolling with a big
meeting in Hollywood bowl; other places are
expected 10 take up the torch, and co-ordina-
ton Of all anti-radical groups throughout the
land is expected to result
Now all this comes under the head OF a
WORTHY cause surely And yet 1t is pre-
ctsely in a campaign of this kind that it is
most important to search the woOdpile care
fully for lurking darkies.
You may remember some OF the disclosures
made a few years ago when the federal trade
commission was investigating the propaganda
efforts of the power trust.
At that time it was revealed that one OF the
trusts publicity advisers. writing 10 another
adviser. frankly urged that they try to pin
the Bulshevik label" on people who were cam
imagining for lower electricity rates. public own
ership and so on.
It's an old gag. after all. Yell Red" at
man long enough and you can persuade peo-
pie 10 forget the mans actual accomplish
ments and ignore his logic; eventually you
get your chestnuts pulled out of the fire for
YOU very neatly indeed.
So before We set 10 work 70 crack down on
all radicals. We ought to inspect the woodpile
pretty carefully. We ought to make sure-to
change the metaphor-that We are not reach
inr into any live Goals TO retrieve somebody
else chestnuts.
A campaign OF this KIND could be cruel
and tyrannical thing. if followed blindly. II
there are people in America who are trying
to bring about bloody revolution. lets get
after them. BY all means
But lets not permit ourselves 10 be fooled
into pinning the label en- ANYBODY and every
body who sponsors a movement or cause
that threatens nothing but some selfish vested
interest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22

I come into possession of the facts
to make correct and wise decisions
at the polls. 1t is criminal that they
are SO often purposely misled, that
editorials are so often crowded by
many papers for profit into the
news columns and that many papers
very cunningly try to mislead their
readers for reasons so well set forth
in your editorial.
7 have profted greatly by your
keen and just analysis of the main
issue in the November campaign.
Please continue your fine work so
that the people of this state will not
be misled to the extent that back
ward steps will be taken in Novem-
Der regarding the many fine things
that have been begun in the state
and nation during the last two
years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
FEVER CHART

I IKE an unsteady fever chart the record of
= world cooperation shoots up and then
down
Here Is the chart for one day:
The United States government became
member of the International labor organiza-
tion, connected with the League of Nations
Eighteen governments. representing all of
the arms exporting nations. joined in a NUM-
tions embargo against Bolivia and Paraguay
in the Gran Chaco war, as Italy, the last hold
out. signed the agreement
The world wheat quota agreement COL
lapsed. after Argentina refused to accept
quota for next year and after England and
Argentina violated last years agreement.
German Nazis celebrated Hitler's victory
in a fake plebiscte which gave the dictator
power to declare war and increased European
unrest
Premier NIuSsolini of Italy and Chancellor
Schuschnigg Of Austria. keeping the appoint
ment originally made for murdered Chancellor
Dollfuss were reported drafting a secret Italo-
AuStro-Hmgarian military alliance as Italy
practiced giant war maneuvers.
The japanese cabinet is reported agreed on
abrogating the washington naval limitation
treaty. but disagreed on whether to act before
or after the London naval conversations in
October.
The japanese war minister demanded Rus
sian explanation of border incidents. while
Moscow press predicts japanese seizure of
railroads.
Canada discussed an embargo on foodstuf
shipments to United states. after President
Roosevelt temporarily lowered for drought re-
lief the American tariff barriers which have
injured Canada for years.
The foreign policy association in study OF
the international economic situation reported:
Little progress has been made toward over
coming the fundamental obstacles to revival
Of world trade-such as the paralysis of inter-
national finance, exchange instability or elimi-
nation of trade barriers-without which re-
covery must be confined to fairly narrow
limits"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
THE YOUNG ELDER

YOUNG Rush D. Holt, who captured the
Il Democratic nomination for the senate in
West Virginia, is receiving wide publicity. The
people quite naturally, are interested in
comparative youngster of 90 knocking for adj
mittance to that august body which has
constitutional minimum age requirement of 80,
and whose present members average more
than twice that age
The senate is cur tribal council of elders
Only three of the ninety-six members are
under 49, Only fourteen are under So About
half are over go. AT least ten are in their
seventies.
1t has been repeated often that age and
birthdays have little in common. If young
Mr.. Holt comes to the senate, he will find
that he has much in common with that youth
full septuagenarian, George w. Norris of Ne
braska, in whose breast the fire of idealism
has not dimmed The West Virginian has just
started on a crusade that the NebraSkan has
waged for fifty years-a crusade to improve
the lot of the average man.
Mr.. Hollis opponent. Senator Henry D.
Hatfield, the Republican incumbent, takes care
not to reveal his age in his biography in the
congressional directory. In years, Mr.. Hat
field does not appear to be an old man by sem
ate standards. But in his conception of state
craft, he seems to be a very old man. with his
face turned to the past Judged by his
speeches, which have been many and long, Mr..
Hatfield is a man who thinks that higher and
higher tariffs are all that is needed to make
this the best of all possible worlds.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABEL

TENNIS week at Newport has drawn many
Il Washington notables to that resort. Last
but certainly not least) to arrive there is merry
sprightly General Horton Washington's cotillion
leader.
General Horton not only leads cotillions in
brilliant full-dress uniform, but he can on occa-
sion play very excellent tennis White-haired
humorous telling new anecdote over a mint
julep (and, by the way he knows how to mix
julep Maryland style), or blazing at dinner
parties with his newly acquired Albanian deco
ration of Scanderbeg, the general adds much
to the color of the Washington season.
Just now he's visiting the McMaster Mills at
Newport And-best of au-he's taken his
Albanian decoration along in his suitcase.
A TALL, dark man strobe into the Office of
N Walter Foote, former American consul in
Sumatra, Dutch East Indies, and barked:
Ada baik!"
Foote jumped from his seat, promptly doomed
i'll 1etuIM:
Ada Ada baik!"
The tall, dark man was Kenneth S. Patton,
American consul-general at Batavia. He's in
washington on a brief leave of absence. When
he meets Foote Can old crony) the two men
invariably converse in Malay.
Note-Consul- General Patton reported that
the Orient is becoming increasingly interesting
politically economically and commercially.
@ASAA
nostalgia for the Far East.
EINAL honors were paid to the late ambassa-
L dor of Belgium, M Poul May as the body
was removed from the vaults at Arlington to
be placed on board cruiser and returned to
his native land
Due Solemnity marked the ceremonies. with
members of the diplomatic corps attending in
formal dress Many diplomats who were out
Of town returned especially for the funeral
such as Ambassador Freyre y Santander of
Peru who came here from his summer residence
in Eagles Mere.
A battalion of sailors and marines, squadron
of cavalry and marine and cavalry bands took
part in the ceremonies
The enormous popularity which Envoy May
enjoyed among colleagues was shown by the
scores of messages Of coincidence sent his fam
lily, and the very real sentiments of sorrow
expressed by many friends.
THE minister of Persia Ghaffar Khan Djalal,
Il went out for a stroll near Sheridan Circle
with Nine. Djslars pet white Spitz He removed
the chain from the dogs collar and allowed it
TO wander freely
Presently he glanced around, missed the ami
nal lit answers to the name Of "PiggyO, and
whistled. No dog.
Piggy! Here, Piggy!" called Minister DALAI,
franticaly
But Piggy was not to be found.
Nine. Dlalal is distracted at the loss of her
pet and has offered reward for its safe return.
Piggy was as we'll known in the diplomatic
corps as the Cairn terrier of Lady Lindsay wife
Of his Britannia majestys ambassador.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
PRAISES EDITORIAL ON
ELECTION ISSUES
By william F. Book, Bloomington

By William F. Book, Bloomington.
I have read with great interest,
profit and delight, your editorial
in Mondays paper entitled, The
Real Issue" Interested to see the
real issue so ably and clearly set
forth; delighted to know that your
paper had the courage and the
patriotism to print in clear, force
full English the most important
facts pertaining to the real issues
before the voters in this state and
country in the coming campaign.
have long admired the character Of
the editorials Of your paper and
the fine service which The Times has
given the people of this state and
nation in recent years.
Unfortunately, all people have to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22

a terrible odor. I asked her what
on earth it was. I thought posi-
bly, a horse or COW had died, but
she said that it was only pig pens.
She said they were all around, in
front, behind and across the street.
Now mind you, she lives three
squares from the courthouse.
And people move to small towns
for their health. May 1 ask, does
Martinsville have a board of health?
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
PIG PEN ODOR IN
MARTINSvILLE CITED
By Mrs. y. starks.

By Mrs. y. Starks.
I would like a little space in your
editorial page to express my feel
ings as to sanitation in Martins
vile.
I called to visit my mother last
Sunday evening and soon learned it
was very uncomfortable trying to
sit on the porch Of her home due to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
KU-KLUX KHAN BID
/ ABUSES READER
BY r. Dewitt.

by X. UtWIIt.
On the front page of The Times
we notice that the Ku-Klux Klar
has invited the Jews and Catholics
to join their organization and help
them fight the Communists. This
gesture of good will reminds us OF
the baseball game which the khan
and the Knights of Columbus had
some time ago for the benefit Of
destitute Jews. 1 think that we
now have a good reason to parole
D. c. Stephenson. A man Of his
character would make an excellent
leader for this noble task.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
Too Perfect
To Last.
BY VIRGINIA KIDWELL


When you eXtrayagantly said I was
dream come true,
An angel straight from paradise
no flaws to mar my past,
And placed me on a pedestal, then
ruefully I knew
You thought me far too perfect for
your love TO ever last.
When you said you adored me as a
saint from up above,
Refused to see my faults or learn
the human heart of me
That only asked for tenderness and
understanding love
I sadly realized your love would
never last for me.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22
The Message Center

(Times readers are inUited to cypress
their Uiet0s in these columns. Make your
letters short. so az can hare O chance.
Limit them to ESQ a0Ords or leSs.)
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The drought has caused Emporia. Kan to
restrict its residents to only four inches Of
water in their bathtubs. but the city as yet
has made no ruling against singing in the
bath.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22

American Automobile Association reports
decline IN hitch hiking. That's because motor
lists have been ooing the thumbing-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-22

l 1VhoLty disapprOve Of a0hat y0m sag and will
defend to the death yoa right to sag it-VOLtGlre.
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7 IKE an unsteady fever chart the record of
4 world cooperation shoots up and then
Evening star., 1934-08-29
SERVICE ORDERS

| fantry. from Fort Sam Houston, Tex,
about December IS.
Van Bibber, Second Lieut.. Edwin
NJ Infantry, assigned to Fort Ben
ming, Ga, upon completion Of present
tour Of foreign service
Jones, Second Lieut.. Stanley W.
from Puerto Rico, to Fort Benning
Ga, upon completion of present tour
Of foreign service.
Pahl Second Lieut.. Howard M, In
fantry, from Fort Sheridan, Ill, to
the Philippine Department, about Oc-
tober 16.
Lindsey, Second Lieut.. Julian B.,
Infantry, from Fort Knox, KY, to the
Philippine Department, about Janu-
airy 9.
Leave of absence granted the follow
ing officers on or about dates speci-
fed.
Easterbrook, Capt. Charles A., Ad-
| jutant Generals Department, one Gay,
August 27.
Underwood, Capt. Henry NJ, Corps
of Engineers, Is days, August 25.
Each Of the following Infantry OFF,
GERS, from station indicated after
name to the Hawaiian Department,
about November 6:
Gordon, Capt Will H, Vancouver
Barracks, Wash.
Parker. Capt. Gilbert E. Fort Fran
els e. Warren, Wyo.
of San Francisco.
The promotion of the following off,
GERS is announced:
Pinkerton, Charles R., Ordnance
Department, to first lieutenant, Au-
gust %.
Finnegan, Walter E, Cavalry, to
: first lieutenant, August 10.
Daugherty, Lester A.. Field Artillery,
to major, August 20.
Blair, Russell, Infantry, to first lieu
tenant, August 20.
Sullivan, Edwin, Air Corps, to cap
tain, August 20.
Each of the following Field Artillery
officers from station indicated after
name to Columbus, Ohio, about Sep
tember 1:
Blakeney, First Lieut.. Charles C,
Fort Riley, Kans.
Williamson, First Lieut.. Ellis ",
Fort Smelling, MINI.
Each of the following Infantry
officers from station indicated after
name to the Philippine Department,
about October 16:
Herrick, Second Lieut.. Curtis j..
Fort Smelling, MINI.
NAVY ORDERS.
Bureau of Navigation.
naval station, Guam: to duty Naval
Hospital, League Island, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Coldwell, Lieut.. Harold, detached
U. S. S. Dobbin; to duty Asiatic sta
tion.
Donnell, Lieut.. Joseph s., jr, de-
Evening star., 1934-08-29

naval training station, Norfolk. Va;
to duty Naval Academy, Annapolis,
Md.
Ward. Lieut. Benjamin P, detached
U. S. S. Tennessee; to duty Naval
Academy, Annapolis, Md.
Bruen. Lieut.. O. g. Cuthbert j.,
detached U. S. S. Wasmuth; to duty
u. S. S. Sicard.
Cooke, Lieut.. o. g. z. S.. detached
U. S. S. Humphreys; to duty Asiatic
station.
Douw, Lieut.. q. g. Volckert p,
detached U. S. S. Wasmuth; to duty
U. s. S. Sicard.
Dimietrijevic, Ensign william j.,
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b, detached American Embassy, Toxic,
Japan; to duty navA operations.
Kramer. Lieut.. q. G.) Alvin D., de-
tached American Embassy, Toxic, ia
pan; to duty naval operations.
McCallum, Lieut.. q. g. Daniel j.,
detached American Embassy. Toxic,
Japan; to duty naval operations.
Farrell, Lieut.. 81. g. Joseph A, jr.,
detached U. S. S. Melville; to duty
Asiatic station.
Failing, Lieut.. Comdr. Rollin ",
detached duty as district commission
officer. Sd Naval District; to duty
4th Naval District.
Belch, Lieut.. Keith r., detached
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tached U. S. S. Pennsylvania; to duty
u. S. S. Neches.
Conlon. Lieut. Michael j.. detached
U. S. S. Neches; to duty U. S. S. San
Francisco.
Oliver, Lieut.. Eugene B.. detached
u. S. S. Idaho; to duty Asiatic sta
ton.
Ragan, Lieut. Thomas c.. detached
navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa; to duty
New York (dist. comm. off,.
Bruner, Lieut.. u. g. Arthur c.,
detached U. S. S. Oklahoma; to con-
tinue treatment Naval Hospital, Puget
Sound, Wash.
Claiborne, Lieut.. q. CD Henri de
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detached U. S. S. Maryland; to duty
Asiatic station.
Gibson, Lieut.. q. g. Wayne F.,
detached U. S. S. Wasmuth; to duty
u. S. S. Sicard.
Jones, Lieut.. q. g. Alvin A., de-
tached u. S. S. Bernadou about Sep
tember 20; to duty Asiatic station.
Supply Corps.
Hartley. Lieut. Comdr. Howard N,
detached q. S. S. Seattle; to duty
Asiatic station.
Boggs, Lieut.. Comdr. Verne v. H,
detached treatment, Naval Hospital,
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League Island. Philadelphia, Pa; to
duty U. S. S. Seattle.
Browning, Capt. Harold w. relieved
all active duty; to home.
Medical Corps.
Mcdonald, Lieut.. q. g. Lester E.,
granted sick leave two months.
Chaplain Corps.
Witherspoon, Comdr. Maurice M,
detached navy yard, Mare Island; TO
duty Asiatic station.
Shrum, Lieut.. Comdr. Reuben W.,
detached submarine base, New Lon
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don, Conn; about September Q, 1884;
to duty y. S. S. Saratoga.
Wood, Lieut.. Comdr. Upton L., de-
tached U. S. S. Saratoga: to duty
navy yard, Mare Island, Calf.
Evening star., 1934-08-29

Save on this console top gas
range. Full enameled, large oven,
insulated. Beautiful two-tone
finish. Guaranteed to be a good
baker.
Evening star., 1934-08-29

Your choice of Round Covered
Casserole, Round Open Baking or
Roasting Pan, Utility Set Oblong
Baker and Custard Cups, or set
of pie pans.
Evening star., 1934-08-29

This body of this ware is tough
and with embossed floral wreath
at the edge. Soup Plates, Din
ner Plates, Cups and Saucers,
bread and Butter Plates, Fruit
Saucers, Platter and Vegetable
Dish.