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The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

than shat. Possibly could take up that old ma
tiona fighting cry of "Fifty-four-forty or hght!
Legislation would hardly solve the problem For
instance suppose the Constitution would be IN
vOked against us if law we're passed which pro-
vided that every story of more than $4,000 WORDS
must be sent back to the author ior revision ana ana
c,rtailnoent before publication The Supreme Court
might hold that this interference with free press
and free speech.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
Injured in Gas Explosion

By United Press
LOGANSPORT, Ind. Aug. "a
Del Hendree, SIS, mechanic, suf-
fered serious burns in an explo-
sion of gas fumes in the repair pit
at the Central fire station.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
Centenarian to Celebrate

By GHitd Press
ST. LOUIS. Aug. 24.-Mrs. Helen
Van Amburgh will celebrate her
one hundred fourth birthday tomor-
row. Between Mrs. Amburgh and
the youngest of her u grandchil-
dren is an age difference Of Gen.
tury.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
ADULT KITE FLIER IS
TAKEN FOR OCEAN RIDE
pilot" of Home Made Craft Carried
to Sea, Rescued by Guard.

to Sea, Rescued by Guard.
By UHitcd Press
NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Stephen
Yankondes, though 40, likes to fly
kites-big kites that fly high. He
couldn't find room around his home
Yesterday for a new monster, so he
went TO the beach. There was a
strong offshore wind.
Yankondes tied the kite string
around his waist, the better to hold
the kite. A life guard rescued him
a few minutes later when he was
so feet out being propelled swiftly
toward Europe.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

4tlBti ShtbCll VI d 4NCW III = DUoA-
ness man. 1t has humor and in
sight, a little psthos and vast
economy Of expression. Mr.. Day
lets us use our imagination as well
as his own.
If Life With Father" is
sketch end not a novel. then the
fault lies with the form and not
with Clarence Day. Id like to see
a campaign for more sketches and
fewer novels. and I would certainly
enlist eagerly under the banner OF
any inspired leader who raises the
slogan Fifty thousand words IS
plenty for a book" I think they
might even come a little simmer
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
COUZENS WILL RECOVER
Michigan Senator "Much Improved" ="
Say Mayo Physicians.

BU CN1ffd FFtSN
ROCHESTER, MINI, Aug. "a
Seator James Couzens, Michigan
millionaire, was reported greatly
improved" at Colonial Hospital
today. He was operated on Thurs
day for the removal of kidney and
at first it was feared he would not
survive
Physicians at the Mayo clinic
said the Michigan statesman will re-
cover.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
WINONA MINISTER TO
HEAD EVANGELlSTS

nterdenominational Body Will Go
to Dayton in 1886.
By Uhited Press
WARSAW, Ind, Aug. 24.-Dr.
John S. Hamilton, Winona Lake,
was elected president of the Inter-
denominational Evangellstlc ASso-
citation here yesterday.
Dayton, O., was awarded the 1886
meeting.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

opera premiere in 1881. Blossom
Time" and the second presenta-
ton of The Desert Song" were
among the 1882 presentations.
Included in the 1888 repertory
was Bitter sweet" and MY
Maryland" Last year the presen-
tationS included Show Boat"
The Last Waltz" and "Cyrano
de Bergerac."
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
STEPHENSON HEARING
TO BE HELD SEPT. is
Former Klan Leaders Habeas Cor
pus Writ to Go Before Court.

By JHitcd Press
LA PORTE, Ind. Aug. 24.-Hear-
ing on D. c. Stephenson's petition
for a writ of habeas corpus to OBJ
tain release from a life terms in the
state prison will be held in La Porte
Circuit Court, Sept. 16. his attorney
Alban W. Smith, said. The suit
contends transfer of Stephenson s
murder trial to Hamilton Circuit
Court was irregular.
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
DAILY WASHINGTON
MERRY-CO-ROUND
BIZ DreW Pearson and Robert S. Allen

WASHINGTON 24The eght-months Of Congress
Warth almost exhausted by the strug
the conflict behind its lines
the of he
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

is Of the St Louis Municipal
final
is which it is presented
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

gram. They submitted a compre-
henSive and detailed list of desir-
able enactments. Mr.. Roosevelt
was sympathetic to the objectives,
but did nothing about them.
Then in May, when talk of ad-
journment was on everybody's
lips he suddenly sprang tax
message on Congress.
1t was a stirring declaration,
but that was all there was to it,.
Behind the bold words there was
no substance. 1t was followed by
no bill, no schedule of rates, not
even a demand for immediate ac-
ton.
1t was three days later, after
Senate liberals had announced
there would be no adjournment
without a tax bill. that the Presi-
dent added his voice to the de-
mand.
In the weeks of tax hearings
that followed, the White House
refused every request from floor
leaders for an indication of its de-
sires. Secretary Henry Morgen-
thau, closest Cabinet officer to the
President, was summoned before
the House Ways and Means and
Senate Finance Committees. He
expounded at length on generali-
ties. But about rates and sched-
ules he would not say a word.
The result is a bill that is
neither a reform nor a revenue
producer.
THE history of the central bank
i measure closely parallels this
record AS drafted by Mariner S.
Eccles, young. able governor of the
Federal Reserve Board. the Presi-
dent permitted it to be sent to
Congress. But that was as far as
he went. For months he refused
to have it branded as an Admins
tration meaSure-even though it
was one of the most vital and far
reaching reforms of his regime.
AS a result, Senator Carter
Glass and other Old Guard
monetary spokesmen were able to
rifle the bill of part of its potency.
AS enacted. it is still an advance
over the existing privately-con-
troled credit system. but falls
short of what it might have been.
had the President supported the
form proposed by Mr.. Eccles and
put through the House by Rep.
Henry Steagall, chairman of it's
banking committee.
A CLOSE friend of the Presi-
"a dent recently described him
as "a happy warrior but a poor
general There is much truth in
that phrase.
Few Presidents have stood up
under the terrific ordeal of that
grueling Office with as much good
humor. high spirits and excellent
health as Mr.. Roosevelt. His per-
sonal charm still works its magic.
But the politicos, canny judges
of men. discovered the weak
points in his armor.
If they yelled loud enough. If
they raised enough fuss and fu-
ror. if they sabotaged an impor-
tant Administration bill in COM
mittee. they knew they could
wiring a concession on something
else from the White House.
Thus was waged one of the most
intense, and sometimes bitter, bat
ties in recent congressional
history.
Copyright. 1885, by United Feature
Syndicate. Incl
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24


radio
Rosemary Deerng Gladys radio
Miss Baxter has appeared radio programs with Edward Nell
Vion
presentation King ST. Louis Miss Deerng
ballerna of the ST Louis production of Roberta
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24

THE Presidents failure to for
Il mulate specific programs and
measures is graphically illustrat-
ed by the tax and central bank
bills.
Early last December. Treasury
advisers urged him TO include a
tax plan in his legislative pro-
The Indianapolis times., 1935-08-24
Founder Lives Here

THE END
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-29
By JOHN R. GOLDEN


The faint tinkle Of breaking glass
conceded exactly with the las
dull reverberations Of the tow
clock tolling the midnight hour
Judge Barnes slipped his hand int,
the pocket of his dressing gown
and cIutched the warm handle o
a small automatic. He gave no in
dication of surprise as one of tbs
French doors swung open and
man stepped quietly into thu
room.
The intruder walked boldly uT
to the desk and extended a hand
which was ignored by the Judge,
Thanks for your finding today"
he said. II bust in here like you
wanted. What next?
Judge Barnes was slumped down
in his chair. With q wave of his
hand he indicated small wall safe
which was cleverly concealed be-
hind a picture. II want you to open
that safe. Rocco. Make it appear
as though there had been burg
larry"
Figure on collecting some in
surance?"
Does the reason matter? I'll
give you the combination"
Rocco laughed. wouldn't know
how to use it, your honor. Be-
sides need the practice"
The judge watched in silence as
Rocco placed his ear close to the
wall and expertly twirled the dial
In an incredibly short time he
Strengthened up and threw open the
safe with a smile of triumph.
Anything else?" he asked.
"You will find a small strong.
box. Bring it here
Rocco found the box and placed
it on the desk.
The white-haired judge rose
slowly to his feet and clasped the
folds of his dressing gown about hi.
thin body as though it were his
judicial robe.
4 Rocco" he began in a low. clear
voice, IT wonder if you have any
idea what prompted my action in
acquitting you this morning?"
Sure - he drawled sardonic-
ally. ANY yegg that could crack
open the vaults of your two-hit
bank ought to be able to return
a little personal favor"
81 had a much bigger reason
than that. 1t so happens that
am vitality interested in tattooing,
especially when its on the palm
of a hand. When you raised your
hand to testify in my courtroom
I noticed a small blue star. Mind
letting me have another look?"
Rocco hesitated and regarded
the judge through narrowed eyes.
Il think we're square on the
favors. If you're through here,
I'll be on my way"
Perhaps I can guess what else
is tattooed on your hand" the
judge went on. In the center OF
that star are the initials NM
They stand for Marion Morgan"
At the mention of that name
Rocco suddenly turned pale. His
hand moved cautiously toward
the gun that was concealed be-
meath his armpit.
IT thought that name would in
terest you" The judge picked UP
the box that Rocco brought from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-29

The gunman's lips parted in .
sly grin but he made no reply.
"She became infatuated with
young hoodlum named Brad Cum
mings. Ever hear of him?" the
judge demanded sharply.
Rocco was on his guard. He
shook his head, eyes fastened
fairly on the judge.
"She finally married him, no
doubt with the conviction that she
could reform him. But, like the
rest of his sort, he soon tired OF 2
decent wife. Yet this beast wasn't
content with simply discarding her.
Rocco. He wanted to put her OUT
of his way for good. He had her
framed on a charge Of shoplifting
and she died in prison. That man
was as guilty of her death as
though he had murdered her.
Rocco had been slowly backing
away until he was within q few
feet of the open door. A quick
stride and leap would bring him
to the grounds below.
InlS IGllOW uASdPPS0ACAs $3.50
Judge continued. ST had only one
clue to his identity, and unless 4 m
much mistaken he would give his
right hand to hide 1t. While ne
was counting this girl he wanted to
do something to impress her
something to show how much she
meant to him. / think you've
guessed THE had star and her
initials tattoed on his hand"
Rocco whipped out his gun and
covered the Judge. "All right" he
snarled, ST was her husband-blit
il you think you'll ever get me on
a charge like that you're crazy"
Judge Barnes smiled. II had no.
madness in the smile. Il had no
such intention. You have been Tar
too clever and I doubt IL any jury
would convict YOU"
"Then why all this talk ?" the
| gunman demanded impatiently.
Because that girl was my
/ daughter" the Judge said slowly.
| His cold gray eyes were fixed mer-
cilessly upon the prisoner befofs
him.
In that brief statement Rocco I'M
terpreted a sentence Of death. FOE
an instant he went limp. and then
the strained silence was broken as
he fired.
lose your nerve, Rocco?" The
Judge switched off the lamp ana
took quick aim at the silhouetted
figure gliding through the open
window.
Rocco staggered, then blindly
emptied his gun as he slumped 70
the fl DOR.
"Damn you!" he cursed. IT hope
you swing for this!
Shrouded by the darkness Judge
Barnes clutched convulsively az the
edge Of his desk. With an effort mis-
lips parted, but his deep voice gave
no indication of his ebDing
strength.
Hardly! You broke into my
home. They don't hang mentor
shooting burglars!"
Copyright, 1895,
The Chicago Daily News. Inc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-29

STAR CHAMBER
The Judge Took Private Means Of Melting Out the
Justice That Courts Could Not Give.

the safe. He took out = letter and
held IL up. 'sThis might also IN
terest you. It was written BY
her."
Rocco ignored the letter. HIS
right hand rested causually just
inside Of his coat.
This was quite an interesting
case" the judge continued. "A few
years ago this girl was . star on
Broadway. Perhaps that Is where
you heard the manner"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13

tons about to pop off vests with pride decided the Juniors and the bright daughters had done pretty well but let us not overlook the man behind the boy behind the horn-Mr. Byron Miller, music instructor.
 We feel no hesitancy in saying on behalf of all the parents who filled the school auditorium last night that MT Miller has done far more with raw material since we bought those shiny instruments last September than he promised. Not only does the instructor have offspring playing two and three part music after a seant three months. but six or eight of those beginners are in the school band and demonstrated in solo duet and quartet that they merted the promotion
 MT Miller has accomplished difficult task in masterly fashion His advanced band performs ably and shows that it has had first class training He is to be commended for his excellent work ana if those budding young musicians do not show further i'm provernent in the school months to come, are convinced it will not be the fault of their instructor
 And as both Superintendent A B. Phillips and MT. Miller pointed out those fathers and mothers we suspect the accent should be the mothers) who have been insisting home practice, lots of it. are doing major work. Practice makes perfect is copybook line but it's just as true in music as well as everything else It's been pretty bad listen ing the last few months, but it worth it, and the future looks bright after last nights demon stration
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Always Some Meaning
lNew York Timesl


 Historians will note that the China Clipper rived in the Philippines just as have taken the first step toward clearing out of the Philippines. As soon as the Asatic terminus for the air mail is completed, the China Clipper will arrive in China at moment when it looks highly doubtful if there will be China. And in general we have succeeded throwing air bridge across the Pacific between America and Asia just the American people are in the mood wash their hands of Asia at least it is said
 But we need not feel too sorry for the historians when they come to write about the China Clipper and the Far East If should prove that after all America has not turned her back Asia the his torians will point out that the China Clipper came just in time to keep two continents from drift ing apart. But if the divorce between America and Asia should come to pass then the historians will say that the voyage of the China Clipper the last glow before sunset, the world dance the edge of the abyss That is the way they write about Europe in 1913.
 But ordinary people who are not professional writers of history justified in taking cheerful view of the China Clipper. It carries the promise that matter what the politicians and chiefs of staff may do to encourage fear and hate among the nations, the constructive forces of life will in the long get the better of the marplots and the in cendiaries
 Here at home there is no lack of prophets who in the economic depression the of things for America. Yet we go on building bridges and tun- nels and highways and canals and power stations on the assumption that there will be an America. So far the world at large the China Clippers and the zeppens and the Noimandies and the Queen Marys attest the underlying belief of mankind that the future belongs to fraternal world and not to world made up of isolation wards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Daily Lessons in English
 By W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, "The growth of the city has been phenomenal Say, has been aordinary Cor remarkable"
 Often MisPronounced; Auburn. Pronounce auburn, au as in haul, and not aur-burn.
 Often Misspelled: Professor, one f, two SIS.
 Synonyms Economy, frugality, thrift, thriftiness, prudence, provi- dence.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word: Disapprobation; the act of passing unfayorable judgment upon. We have ever expressed the most un- qualified disapprobation of all the steps. Burke.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Horoscope 'The stars ylcline
 but do not c0mpeP'
SATURDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1885.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER IA, iU5o. This is an important day in plane tary direction, according to astrol- ogy. There is a sign read as pre- saging news that may disturb think ing men and women.
 Under this planetary government it will be wise to prepare the new year by planning careful use of money. This is a good day for set tling old accounts.
 Banks come under sway that is favorable to them, but public pro jects and assistance in government affairs will create many burdens for them in the coming year.
 The rule favors short journeys. The unusual gaiety of the holiday season bears significance for the new year.
 In the United States youth move ments under the banners of political parties will be effective and put many responsibilities upon persons under twenty-f five years of age, it is predicted.
 Members of the rising generation who are of military age will accept their share of public duties, but they are to have much to say about how they will serve, if the stars are right ly read
 An American diplomat is to be the center of a sensational episode, it is prognosticated. Political intrigue at home as well as abroad will be un- covered
 Hitlers persecution of the Jews will have a strange outcome, it is forecast. Retribution, unexpected in character, is foreseen, astrologers predict.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fairly good fortune. Small losses are foreshad- owed.
 Children born on this day probably will be fortunate all through their lives, although they may be slow to attain full rewards for work or waiting.
 Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours political economist, was born on this day 1759 Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include Jane Cowl, noted actress, 1884; the Duke of York, second son of King George V of Great Britain, 1895
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
ORCHIDS FOR MIR. MILLER

Laying proud percentage aside for the moment the concert or program properly called by the school authorities demonstration presented last night by the children in the public school auditorium re- veaed an excellent achievement Those boys and girls have been doing some horn blowing since school opened in September, and a mighty fine job they have done of 1t as the program last night clearly revealed Those of us in parents row who have been holding our fingers in ears for weeks hoping for the best but fearing the worst have reason to feel today that wasn't all in vain Maybe we are offering the world no Paul Whitemans but we have the satis- faction of knowing that progress is being made in most cases far beyond anticipation
 Yes, sitting there with beaming faces and but
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
WHY NOT A TWIN CITIES SMALL
 BOAT HARBOR?

Construction of a small boat harbor in Juneau as a relief measure is definitely out. but small boat harbor for this vincinity is far from being a dead issue The fact that army engineers have studied the project in the light of the suggestion made by the city to build part of the relief program and found it wanting does not mean it has been aban- doned Rather there is. reason for renewed hope in view of the report made to Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond by General E M Markham Chief of En- gineers, and which has been received here.
 After frankly giving his reasons for rejecting the Juneau harbor as a relief measure General Mark ham wrote to the Delegate:
 Congress in the river and harbor bill ap-
 proved August 3l, 1885, authorized prelimi-
 nary examination and survey of both Juneau
 and Douglas Harbors to determine the adyis-
 ability of the improvement of these harbors.
 The Division Engineer points out that the re-
 cent completion of the Gastineau Channel
 bridge, linking the cities of Juneau and
 Douglas makes it advisable to give consld-
 eration to a single small boat basin serving
 the needs of both communities. He is proceed
 ing accordingly with the further investigation
 necessary for report preliminary eXam-
 nation to include the advisability of a single
 boat harbor for both cities
 Please be assured that this investigation
 will be expedited much weather cond-
 tions permit so that a report with appropri-
 ate recommendations may be submitted to
 Congress at the earliest practicable date
 This simply means the army engineers. are con sidering small boat harbor not alone for Juneau but to serve this city and Douglas. Why not if the needs of both communities which in fact are one as the result of the construction of the new Douglas Island bridge can be served?
 The Twin Cities of Gastineau Channel can well afford to get together sodly back of such program There may be some difference of opinions on sites the result of the engineers report but surely that
  plan advanced by the army for single harbor for both communities should not be dismissed as feeble compromise because each city has sought one Fol lowed up in ful cooperation with the War Depart ment, Juneau and Douglas can put themselves on the map real twin cities and get a small boat basin that will adequately serve the hundreds of small boats that make this vicinity their home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Modern
 Etiquette By Roberta Lee

e. When one has been presented to eight or ten persons, and is talk ing leave. is it necessary to bid each one of them "goodby?"
 A. No; cordial goodbye" in- cluding the entire group, is suffic- tent.
 Q. When a man is making his first call on girl should he ask to see her mother?
 A. Yes; of course the mother may excuse herself after a short conver- sation
 @. When a woman enters a public dining room with her escort, which enc should precede in following the waiter to the table?
 A. The woman should precede her escort.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Objection To MT. Hoover
Detroit Newsl

It is impossible to separate Herbert Hoover from his background He unorgetably the President who heralded the imminent abolition of poverty at time when the country bindly tottered the brink of what to be the greatest economic disaster the greatest breeder of poverty, of modern times.
 There is no use in saying he was no more blind in those days than any else He was and he wasn't His own advisory council had raised and discussed the question of the economic cycle and had proposed measures for meeting an expected depression meas ures that were left to gather dust in Commerce De- partment pigeonholes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-13
Look and Learn
By A. c. Gordon

l. Which state of the U. s, was originally called Franklin? 2. What is the leading given name for women?
 3. Who is Secretary of the Treas ury?
 4. What is the meaning of yer batum?"
 5. What is the circumference of the earth at the equator?
 ANSWERS l. Tennessee
 2. Approximately 6,0o0,00O women and girls are named Mary, or it's equivalent.
 3. Henry Morgenthau. 4. Word for word.'. 5. 24,902 miles.