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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
BY DAVID DIETZ
scripps- Howard Science Editor

Scripps- Howard SCIENCE Ed1t0r
DOISON gases, one breath Of
Il which vii cause instant death,
so penetrating they will eat their
way through clothing and burn
the skin horribly, causing great
cancerous sores, will be used in
the next world war.
A shudder of revulsion ran
through The whole world when the
Germans released the first cloud
Of poison gas at Ypres in April,
1915. The gas was chlorine. It
caught the allies entirely unpre-
pared and killed 5000 men.
People read with horror of the
deaths Of these first victims, their
faces blue and bloated, their lips
flecked with blood, as they died
gasping and coughing.
But chlorine gas was soon
showed aside as too mild and in
effective. 1t could be beaten with
the aid Of masks. And soon all
the belligerents in the World war
were using poison gases while be-
hind the lines leading chemists
and scientists worked night and
day to make more deadly gases.
1t has been said many times
that when the armistice was
signed, the allies were getting
ready to launch poison gas at
tack the like Of which had never
been seen.
The next world war will begin
where the last one left off. This
is the opinion of the military ex-
perts. I find it stated again and
again, by French, British, Ger
man, Swedish, Swiss authorities.
That means tn eneXt world war
will begin with the use Of poison
gas.
VOU will find very little talk
Il among the military men
about the horror of poison gases.
Instead, the great majority of
them point out that it is more
humane than high explosive
shells.
Poison gas, they say, does not
kill as many as high explosive
shells. 1t does not tear off arms
and legs the way exploding shells
do. Among military men there is
even the opinion that the best
poison gas may net prove suffi-
GENTLY horrible for the next war.
In a future war" says General
Won Metzsch, member of the
German general staff in the last
World war, chemicals will be
used on far greater scale than
in the World war, unless by that
time their use has proved to be
too humane to effect speedy de-
ciSion. This is quite possible. If
it is the case, chemicals will be
less important than explosives"
But however that may be, scien-
lists in every nation are working
on the problem of poison gases.
Their goal is an odorless, color
less, deadly gas that will pene-
trate any gas mask and that can
be manufactured from raw ma
terials available within the bor-
derS of their own country.
One of the chief arguments in
every country for the building up
of a strong chemical industry is
that dye and drug and perfume
plants could be turned overnight
into poison gas factories.
n
WHAT secrets may be locked
w up in the archives Of war
departments, no one is able to
say. 1t is possible, however, to
discuss the gases which we're used
in the last war and the gases
which were ready for use as the
war closed.
And it should be remembered
that any gas used in the last war
will be used more effectively in
the next because of Improvements
in artillery and improvements in
aircraft.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
New Attendance Records

Janet Gaynor's latest Fox film,
Carolina. in which she is starred
with Lionel Barrymore, has set new
attendance records in Philadelphia,
Detroit, Baltimore and Cleveland as
well as Tucson, Phoenix, Indianapo-
lis and other cities.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
Fair Enough
By
Westbrook PeqIer

VOU may reckon that you have met some dis
Il agreeable citizens in your time but it seems I'M
likely that you ever have heard of anybody
cry and unkind and dishonest as Basil Banghart
Basil is a young man who put the stand
by the defense in the trial of Roger Touhy and
couple of other fellows for kidnapping Jake Factor.
The names of the other fellows Albert Kator
and Gus Schaefer but when you learn that you
don't know any more than YOU did before. They
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
The Integrity of the NetCS

DROFESSOR LINDSEY ROGERS was at that
l. time in charge of the newspaper code. He went
to Chicago to make a speech on the newspaper
business at the typographical convention. In the
course of his speech he made one or two severe
criticisms of newspaper practice. AS result every
paper in Chicago but omitted his speech en-
tirely. The other gave him a single line.
1t seems to that the general public likely is
to be far more excited about the freedom of the
press if it is coupled with still another slogan which
should be the integrity of the news"
Copyright. 1884. by United Press
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24

accusations in England where he got it.
But they have a prosecutor in Chicago now,
a hard tough man named Courtney, and they have
a law which says the jury may send kidnapers to
the electric chair if the jury thinks they guilty
enough. If they are only somewhat guilty they can
be sent to prison for life and if they just bit
guilty they may be let off with few years and
bad scolding.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
Just A Daily PdStinle

MOST victims of his type and class did not even
4FA report their troubles to the police when they
were kidnapped. But Jake Factor emitted great
howl. He is inclined to sentiment, emotion and
tears, and he thought it a foul outrage that
lawless parties should kidnap him and sell him back
to himself for $4,000. Maybe he thought he
being cheated. So he gave the police the names Of
those who had done him this great wrong and that
is how-come there to be this big trial in the criminal
court building with Basil Banghart on the stand for
the defense.
Basil tried to tell the jury that Jake wasn't really
KIDNAPPED at all. What really happened he said
that Jake faxed the kidnapping to win sympathy for
himself and afterward hired him to accept $4,000
ransom money to make the fake look good. You
can see how hard up the defense was when Scott
Stewart, the famous Chicago hoodlums lawyer, re-
sorted to that story
he had worked last. Well that in 1881. And
what was that work? Time-keeper And wheFe?
in Atlanta penitentiary And the pay? About SIS
month. AS an employe or inmate? Inmate. What
forp Over act-stoen automobiles He went there
first in 1926 but left without permission and was
sent back until 1881
He's A Thief, He Says
."UoURE thief" said Mr.. Crowley. yes" Bad
l. Basil said.
"You once were known as Larry the aviator?"
eyes"
you have plane which cost you $4,000"
Eyes"
did you earn the money!"
ct guess it must have been stolen"
Did you hold up mail truck for 100000 in
Charlotte, N. CT"
81 rather would not say"
They took Bad Basil in back to cage him up for
the night AS they did so, all over the place, the
nolicemen's ears came up and the hair on their
necks twitched They felt their guns. Just outside
the courtroom the walls still were pted with she'll
holes where another bad young man broke loose
with a pistol last summer and killed pohcehah
trying to shoot his way to the street
Copyright 1894 by Unite d Feature Syndicate 1nc1
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
Ii Seems TO Ne
By
Haywood Broun

WAS writing yesterday in a somewhat facetious
way a very serious subject. An editorial in
the New York Herald Tribune moved me to discuss
the reputation Of American newspapers According
to the Herald Tribunes own estimate. it generally is
agreed IN America that our papers the finest in
enterprise. public spirit and fairness. believe this
is decided misconception Of the popllar attitude
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
Garden Plans for
Model Home Exhibition
ASSASSIN'S LUCK TURNS
Pardoned Last Year, Victims Son,
IA, Kills Him.

By United Press
ISTANBUL, Feb. 24.-LaSt year
was lucky one for Mehmed, the
assassin. He was pardoned on the
occasion of the tenth anniversary
of the republic. But 1884 proved
fatal to his newly found freedom
The 14-year- old son of the tailor
he had murdered killed him in the
open market place of Trebizond
after firing three pistol shots into
his body.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24
ROUNDING ROUND
THEATERS H1T H1 UH5TRS

legitimate heater this city and it is glorious
l. memory will carry with
the
Hdnncou .ninlur
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24

This is the third of David Dietz' series
of articles on the Horrors of the Next
World War"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-02-24

reputation which newspapers have suffered
have come through excellent motivation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
What T'he Doctor Says BY DR. s. J. CRUMBINE, GENERAL EXECUTIVE
 AMERICAN CHILD HEALTH ASSOCIATION

kitchen" replied Mary, scramblinS to her feet. land couldn't be both cred" Well, you'd better get it now if you're going to do any more climbing" suggested her father, "or maybe you'd take me on as decorators assistant if got it for you? It's pretty heavy for you to carry" That's a good motion," said Mary, who I think was more shaken than she liked to admit. So Mir Johnson took off his coat and went to get the step-1adder, while Mary began to gather up the leaves scattered on the floor, and the rest of us went back to the sitting rooR.
 "Isn't that just like Nary" said Mrs Johnson, "anything to save a little troublei She might have broken an arm or a leg" Its a mercy she didn't" agreed, but think she'll be more careful after this
 It's | pity to risk the happiness of a holiday through carelessness or thoughtlessness. Mrs Johnson. I know, does her best to prevent accidents in her home, and it's very seldom that one happens. But care- fulness is something that each member of the family must learn for himself.
 Young Claire, as usual, had the last word on the incident when she remarked dryly that at any rate Mary had something to give thanks for this year.
 NEXT TWEEK--ssShould Grannie SuOiI Baby yOhn2s'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
THANKSGIVING.

Preparations for Thanksgiving are in full swing at the Johnson home. Mrs Johnson's mother is coming to spend the day with them so the whole family is making a special effort to have things nice.
 Mary, as usual, is in charge of the decorations, and she and Bill have spent much of their free time during the past weeks out in the woods, collecting autumn foliage. Last Saturday evening Mary de- cided she had enough, os after sup per she began putting Up her dec orations.
 Bill was out the rest of us were in the sitting room, listening to the radio. Mary was in the aiming room. We could hear the rustic of her leaves and an occasional tap from her hammer. She had asked us not to look in until she had it all finished for she wanted 1t to be surprise.
 However, the surprise came rath CT sooner than she had anticipat- ed, for all of sudden we heard crash and a cry. Mrs Johnson made one dash for the dinning room and the rest of us followed on her heels. We found Maryssit- ting on the floor, rubbing her el- bow. An overturned chair beside her told what had happened. "Its all right" she assured us, T just fell off" But Mary" said her mother, "why do you use that ricketty chair? Why didn't you get the step ladder?" Tt was in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22

Inconsistent people teach or be- lieve that what they call colds" are due to bad weather, dampness or drafts, yet advise or use anti septic gargles for prevention or treatment.
 Granting an antiseptic solution destroys germs with which 1t comes in contact, the popular prac- tice of using a antiseptic gargle is really altruistic. It tends to pre- vent the spread of the infection to other persons. So far as such treatment concerns sore throat, rhinitis or whatever the ailment may be, one might as we'll use, the medicine to wash down the sink The germs causing the sore throat have invaded the tissues and are beyond the reach of any antisep- tic. However, members of the Wiseacre family derive a Sense of righteousness from gargling, as do from a mid-week bath.
 Gargling is not only painful but objectionable when there is se- were sore throat. It is objection able because it stirs up things when, in the presence of acute in- flamation, absolute rest is indi- cated.
 An instructive study of the val ue of gargling has been made by Drs. William Snow and J. B. Stern, who made a series of X-ray films of subjects in the act of gargling with thin liquid suspension of barium sulphate (which gives an X-ray shadow). Some of the sub- jects gargled gently; some gargled violently; some just tilted the head backward to allow the liquid to run as far backward as possible without gargling. The pictures showed that with all three methods of gargling the tongue is firmly pressed against the soft palate in such a position that the liquid can- not reach the anterior pillars. those folds of mucous membrane bor- dering the tonsils in front. Only when subject interrupted his gargling to take a breath of air. did small stream of the liquid leak past the pillars to be swallaw- ed. '
 The same investigators observed the effect of irrigation. The liquid was allowed to run through tubing from container IS inches above the level of the mouth, from nar- row irrigating nozzle or tip. x-ray films of this showed that the liquid thoroughly bathed the entire sur- face of the throat and the space behind the nasal passages as well; in fact, some of the fluid escaped through the nose. With this method the swallowing reflex was not evoked.
 So it is time to say good bye to gargling
 Many good physicians have long since made a practice of prescrfb- ing gravity irrigation instead of gargling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22

lit should go a long way with any governor or pardoning board, although in addition his mental and nervous balance and attitudes should be exhaustively studied by psychiatrists. If these show up well, he would probably be safe risk at large, as his mental and emo tional responsibility is the main thing to be considered.
 2. Not if she has a sense of hu- mor.3 Curiously enough many theatrical people maintain that comedians make not only the dull est and least amusing husbands but that an undue proportion of the craft are wife-beaters, chair throw CTS, furniture busters, etc. There Is no scientific confirmation of this opinion but certainly there is no psychological reason why man who makes a serious business of amusing other people for a short time, for pay, would keep his wife in a permanent state of hysterical laughter or be any more kindly or generous than the tragedian or heavy villain.
 8. No. They must work out new tactics Professor Walter B. Pit kin's new book, "New Careers for Youth-To- days Job Outlook for Men and Women from IF to 32,' is the first attempt to plot out the whole post-1929 world of jobs. He discusses the opportunities in 95 leading fields. The Employment Service of the U. S. Department of Labor has launched several similar l job research projects and Professor
 Pitkin urges to keep in touch with the results by writing the Depart ment at Washington. There are several other sources of job and opportunity analyses, notably that of the University of Minnesota Elm ployment Stabilization Research
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
PARIS STYLES
By MARY KNIGHT

Paris-(UP)- The department stores here have big ears and they keep them to the ground for all fashion rumblings from the houses that flank the Rue de la Paix, Rue Royale and the Champs Elysees. You can't prove it, but probably the espion- age system works as well in business as in politics.
 For instance, a new hat was shown the other day by one of the Big Houses. The next day copies of it were in one of the leading department stores piled high on tables around which swarmed clutching hands. With out 'inside information" this would have been impossible and 1t hardly seems like strange coincidence for two houses with but single thought.
 The last few years have shown a marked improvement in the quality of the copying. Department stores now turn out presentable interpretations of models that the queens of fash ion and society are wearing. They are hiring clever little dressmakers to give them just the. twist and turn they need TO have that look of the chic Parisienne about them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
SLIM WAIST MUST BE SUPPLE
NEW EXERCISE HELPS DO IT
BY ALICIA HART NEA Service stan Writer

Artists, beauty authorities and dancing teachers agree that the waistline is the tell-tale of age. As long as it remains slender and supple, woman needn't worry about her birthdays, Once 1t be- comes rather stiff or overweight, smart girl will take immediate steps to get 1t back in shape If she doesn't want to look cld-or older than she is.
 A small waistline is desirable, of course. But even more impor- tart than actual measurements is whether or not it bends easily, allowing you to walk with.a grace full, easy stride. For instance mo matter how old or how young you happen to be, you should be able to lean over and touch the floor with your fihgertips, mea1while k eping the knees perfectly straight. If you can't do it, you'd better start trying right now. Don't be- too strenuous about any exercise. Naturally, if you've neglected your waistline for years, you can't expect to get it back to IiOL1LldA lA d AOW OuJ 1 O0 SeAAA ' touch the floor the first time you try. Or the tenth. Maybe not even che twentieth. Simply lean as far forward as you can. Keep on practicing and after a few weeks you'll find that you really can reach the floor. Then do 1t ten times every morning for the rest of your life.
 Tn addition, try this new exer- else, created by a famous studio that specializes in reducing and figure beautifying routines.
 Stand erect, arms stretched above your head, palms facing each other. Keeping the backbone straight, lift the left leg outward to the side as far as it will go, swing your body. to the left, bend- ing the waistline. Your arms and head will swing over and down, too. Be sure to keep the arms parallel. Reverse, pointing right foot outward to the side and bend- ] ing the body over toward the right. Repeat twenty times.
 NEXT: More about evening 1 beauty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
TRUE REFLECTION
 THE WOMAN OF THE HOUR
Presented by INSTITUTE OF CHARACTER ANALYSIS

O.-Win marry 'C' and if so when?
 A.-Yours is difficult question, but somehow, or someway there should be a solution offered. Nat urally you two have gone over this, and covered all the angles As far as the birthdates are concerned it is absolutely perfect. e is slat- ed as being cool headed, deliberate and philosophical, with love nature mot on the surface. You are judicial, with perception keen, and good intuition. You have splendid self control, but inclined to a rest less natural for all that. There is one exceptional point to notice. you are both young, and because of this can spend more time deliber- ating. Officer what is your future where are you?-How long before you are free to choose another vo- cation For do you want another? mark me, you will in time. Just how broadminded is 'C'?-How tolerant are you?-What allowance are you both ready to make?- Men and women often separate, to eventually wake up and wonder what morbid germ had blinded them, to the inane course they took. It seems to me that true love should be able to conquer all obstacles-and find way. I would hate to see you two" part, you are 50 suited to one another. Naturally e wants a home with children, and she wants their father and her husband in the home with them-we can't have things perfect in this world with out some sacrifice. She can't stay with you-but she can wait awhile longer, Yes even a good while if necssary-and see how fate can turn the tables on seemingly im- pregnable facts.
 Q-What should I do to over. come backwardness, shyness etc?
 A.-All you need child is cour- age and plenty of confidence. Do not imagine others your superior. They are not in any way, shape or manner. You have not found your self, that's all.. You do not know your fine, attractive points that can be brought out. To-day My Dear" in order to put ourselves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-22
The Clew of the
 -s-.:,.: .s ss:.:ss :ss.-". Forgotten Murder
SYNOPSIS


 When CHARLES MORDEN, reporter for The Blade, is found llond DAN BLEEKER, publisher employs SIDNEY, GRIEF, fac nous criInin0lOgist, to solve the murder. Morden had been in- Eestigating the affairs of FRANK B. CATHAY, wealthy and prOni- ncnt, following the arrest of an iinpOster claiming to be Cathay ana accompanied by a girl called MARY BRIGGS.
 Inc day following MOrden's death Cathay dies of poisoning.
 Grin learns Morden had visited the apartment of ALICE LOR- TON, pretty and unemployed. He confrOnts Alice with KENNETH BOONE, accuses the pair Ofd killing MORDeN, and they are arrested.
 MRS BLANCHE MALONE, for whom MRS CATHAY and CARL RACINE, detective in her employ, have been searching, is located but refuses to talk.
 Grin and Blocker go to the hotel where Mary Briggs, now known as Stella Mockley, is stay ing. They find CHARLES FISH, FER, Cathay's lawyer there. The girl tells them the man who im- personated Cathay was PETE MALONE and that he frekquent- ly tclephoned FRANK BLISS. Cathay's chauffeur.
 Fisher leaves to question Mrs Malone and Griff and Blocker go to the office of EDWARD. SILL L1NGBY, killed on the night of the impostor's arrest. Shilling by's secretary tells them the man who hired Shillingby to shadow g ssCINCINNATI RED" JAMESON gangster, was Catbay.
 CHAPTER XII
 As the two men climbed into the taxicab Blocker poured forth eager questions which, for the most part, the criminologist answered in short, terse sentences. Lampson?"
 "I doubt if he had any"
 "Why was he poisoned then?'' "He took the dose of poison de- 1iberately," the criminologist re- marked.
 ''Why?"
 ESQ that he would have an alibi." "Ah alibi for what?"
 ''Why, for his whereabouts when Morden was murdered"
 'tTIe knew, then. that Mordcn wns to be murdered?"
 "Yes."
 "But why did he take poison to give himself an alibi?"
 "He wanted to be i'll in bed. He got an overdose of the drug he took"
 You mean it was administered to him purposely?"
 "Yes."
 By whom?" "That." Griff said, remains to be determined"
 What are your plans?"
 We are going to try to preven> another murder"
 Mrs Malone?"
 'No."
 'sOh, you mean the chauffeur?" NO"
 "Who then?"
 The young woman, Stella Mock ley
 Why should she be murdered ?'' Because she is too dangerous a witness to leave at large"
 "But she has already told her story in the presence of witnesses Whatever damage she could do has