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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
CAREER MEN

A FEW days after benefactor had given
Harvard 100000 for department of po-
litical science Thomas w. Lamont stepped forward
and handed the university 100000 to endow similar
professorships.
May we again call the attention of students
looking for careers to the fact that inevitably gov
eminent of the future will be in the hands of trained
men and women rather than in the hands of Job
holders. 1t will take time, but it is coming
Boys who want to be career men should not ex-
pect to enroll in the science of government and
emerge with degrees guaranteeing that they can
begin at once. But recent ntroductions of such
courses, and the interest leading citizens are taking
in them, show the trend away from government
by patronage.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
THINKS OARP WILL SOLVE
MANY PROBLEMS

BY John Dale, Newcastle
No work for months, part-time
work at meager wages, full-tinfe
work at meager wages has been the
lot of this writer since the middle
of 1880. However, by doing without
a car and many of the other pleas
ures of modern civilization, I have
managed to keep away from the re-
lief agencies and to give my belly
food to sustain life and strength,
my body sufficient, but plain, cloth
ing to keep it warm.
Thus with healthy body and
mind and not too much hard labor,
the times we've had have begot
many thoughts.
When the Townsend plan has
been put into operation, which it
will surely be, and when the people
of this grand and glorious common
wealth have set their intelligence
and machinery to producing for hui
mainly instead of for profits for a
few, many complicated problems
will be solved. Among them will be
unemployment, crime, relief and sui
eide.
We who now fear to keep the I'M
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
BLAMES LAND GRADERS
FOR STATE OF AFFAIRS
BY E. B, SWinney

BY E. B. Swinney
The present depression has con-
clusively demonstrated the utter
failure Of our land policy. Its dis
aStrous effects have been felt in all
parts of the country where billions
were lost in real estate and mort
gage Investments following crash Of
the land boom few years back.
In prosperous times land always
increases in value, due to increased
demand for use or speculation
Knowing that land is necessary to
our very existence, land 'grabbers
gobble up large areas against the
time when they can hold up some
body else for higher price, until
finally values become so inflated
that labor and capital cease to func-
ton.
That was the underlying cause of
this depression, and for the past six
years labor and capital have been
idle while land values have been re-
ceding gradually to a level where
they can again resume profitable
operations.
"A land Spectator, as such, is of
no economic value to any commu-
nifty. He employs no labor, pro-
duces no wealth, but holds his land
idle until its valUe increases by the
growth and industry of the COM
munity. The burden of taxation
falls on his industrious worth while
neighbors, while he gets away with
very little on the excuse that he
does not use the public services,
which is as foolish as claiming i'm
munity from payment for hotel
rooms or theater seats which have
been reserved, but not occupied
The real solution for our economic
problems is to be found in the
teachings of Henry George, who
blazed trail we must follow if we
expect to survive.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
OTHER OPINION
The Borah Boom
ISouth Bend Tribune1

Practical politicians in both major
parties regard Senator Borah as a
real big gun" Indeed, there is con-
viction that his nomination by the
Republicans would worry the Dem
ocratic leadership more than any
other nomination that the Republic
cans could make.
Still, the practical politicians
doubt that Senator Borah will be
the Republican nominee His par
tisan record does not appeal to reg
ular" Republicans and his avowed
liberalism" is too soft in spots fcl
practical politicians and voters who
hope to abolish monetary uncertain
ty, bureaucratic oppression and GER
tain other unsettling conditions.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
CITIES AND STRIKES

1--WE rules for city to follow when strike takes
place within its borders listed by Donald c.
Stone of the Public Administration Service in
Public Management, official magazine of the Inter-
national City Managers Association.
These the rules
l. The role of the city, and more particularly
that of the city police should be that of an umpire
interested in enforcing the rules of the game and
in protecting the rights of all parties. Beyond this
the city should not concern itself with the issues
or with the merits of the position taken by the en-
poyers or the strikers.
q Opportunity should be provided for free speech
and free assembly. Proper places should be desig-
mated where labor leaders and others who have
things to say can talk on any subject at any time,
to any one who will listen
3. AS soon a. strike occurs-before bricks have
been thrown and passions aroused on both sides
the city manager, mayor, chief of police should
call council of strike leaders to discuss with them
the problems of law enforcement that may arise
similar council should be called with employers.
Finally, the administrator should attempt to bring
together both strike leaders and employers to estab-
nsh rules covering pcketing, carrying of weapons
ma cling threats, etc.
T. Only trained policemen should have police au-
thority Vigilantes have invariably ended in breaking
the very laws they have been organized to uphold
S. Display of weapons use of violence should
be avoided whenever possible and militia should be
called only in extreme emergency. The primary
objective of the city is to prevent damage to persons
and property and every precaution should be taken
to prevent charges that the police have unnecessarily
used violence or that they have been partial in the
treatment of parties concerned.
sTT should be remembered" says Mr. Stone that
strikes manifestations of economic and social
problems which are beyond the jurisdiction of the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

SO much as a leaf about his shrine
had she given it a moments reflec-
ton. In no hearts is the poet more
enshrined than in ours.
This was matter of patriotism
if not one of inherent gratitude for
the voice of one whose name will
be on the lips of millions when pres
ent state lines and national boun-
diaries are known only to scholars
William Lyon Phelps, prefacing
the Riley letters he edited in a very
fine volume, says that James Whit
comb Riley's place in literature is
as yet, undetermined. Merely as an
Indiana exile who loves the states
soil, I challenge that opinion, un-
less its author had in mind Mr.
Riley's proba BILE dominance only. TIC
my thinking, he is the hearth Of
literature, its hearth and warmth
and just moment ago, some one
was reciting his "Old Fashioned
Roses" over the radio! Hardly a
week passes but that the atmosphere
enveloping the earth is vibrant with
Mr.. Riley's marvellous heart-reach-
ing and heart-comforting poetry;
and poetry OF this transcendant at
tainment knows none of the boun-
diaries of tongues, space or time.
have faith that such utterances are
also popular in paradise.
If Mr.. Riley wrote too much, and
was martyr to incessant effort,
am certain it was because of his al
most infinite generosity, which was
always taxed to give more than
could be afforded to any and every
one in need.
In what might be termed extra
neous Riley material published along
with other things in the same copies
of your newspaper celebrating the
poets birthday, 1 noticed an item
about the ever-increasing demand
for his published work. I am at a
loss to understand how this could
possibly be otherwise. When the de-
mand for sweet wholesome litera-
ture ceases and civilization hangs
to the weeds of Gehenna in flutter-
ing rags, poor Little Orphant An
ME" will have passed-and the de
mand for Mr.. Riley's poetry will
have ceased. Then, God help us!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
Questions and Answers

coed his grasp, or what's Heaven
for?"
A-"Andrea del Sarto" by Robert
Browning.
Q-Are passports required of
American citizens for direct travel
to Mexico?
"A certificate of identity is
sued by the nearest Mexican consul
will suffice.
Cup to this year, on how many
different issues Of United States
stamps has the portrait of George
Washington been used?
A-On 70 issues.
Q-What is a pani1andler?
A-The term is American slang
for a tramp on the road who is sup
posed to hold out his hand for aims,
rs if holding frying-pan over the
fire.
Q-Who was the first manufac-
turer of artificial glass eyes in the
United States?
A-Pierre Gougelman, in 1851,
made them in a small building in
Van Da,n-st, in New York, from
glass imported from FraLse.
Q-Wllat is moulage?
A term in criminology for thu
! process Of making plastic molds Of
objects for future usesas evidence.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
PLEADS WITH OWNERS
TO PROTECT PETS
By Laurance F. Orr

BY Laurance F. Orr
At this time of year, many chill
dren will be receiving pets as gifts.
I am wondering how many of these
pets will receive proper treatment
and care. On the farm, animals
can find comfortable refuge from
cold in barns where an abundance
of straw, hay and the warmth from
live stock abounds, but in the city,
dogs and cats often are shut up in
a cold garage, on cold cement
floor or in a cold motor car.
Pet owners, please think Of this
and provide a comfortable place in
your Easements or kitchen Railways
for your pets to sleep and stay when
not actively engaged in play.
Blessed are the merciful for they
shall obtain mercy" is truly a
Christian saying and very appro-
pirate at this season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
The HOOsier Forum
wholly dlsapproUe of a0hat you say-and a0W
defend to the death your right to sag it-Voltaire

painted shack comfortably heated
for fear the supply of coal will be
exhausted at a time when we are
unable to replenish it, can arise on
sub-zero mornings in homes ade-
quately heated, well lighted and en-
joy all the conveniences of modern
science. And we can laugh at our
selves of today as we did at Grandpa
for telling us a few short years ago,
Flying machines, horseless car
riages, Observation-Disclosures, it can't
be done"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

Inelose a Scent stamp for reply
when addressing any question Of fact
or information to The indianapolis
Times Home Service Bureau. Legal and
medical advice can not be given, nor
can extended research be undertaken.
Be sure all mail is addressed to The
Indianapolis Times Home Service
Bureau, Frederick NJ Kerby, Director,
1913 Thirteenth-st. N. w.. Washington,
d. c.
Q-Where is Hindustan?
Alt is the Persian name for In
dia, variously applied to Cd the
whole Indian peninsula north of
the Deccan; CD a smaller area COM
prising East Punjab and Rajputana,
and the greater part of United
Provinces; CD loosely, the whole OF
India.
Q-How is Halle selassie pro-
nounced?
A-"High -leh selah'-sseh.
GIN what geographical group
of states is West Virginia included
A-South Atlantic.
GLOW many stone blocks were
used in the construction of the
Washington Monument in Wash
ington?
A-About $4,000.
Q-Give the source of the quota
zion: "A nRn's reach should ex-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
THINKS TOWNSEND PLAN
NEEDS REVISION

BY Zachariah Wilson
I have been reading about the
Townsend plan. I think it is the
only solution to our present-day
crisis, but with all due respect to
DR.. Townsend I think it should be
revised; that is, reduce the age to
so years and the 5000 to 500.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
HER CHRISTMAS GIFT

OF all the gifts bestowed upon Others this season,
~ none could be more noble than that of Miss
Anna M Pabst of Washington D. c. Like the first
Christian. she gave her life
Miss Pabst was tacterologist at the National
Institute of Health In trying to develop a serum
with which TO combat meningitis she infected her.
self On Christmas night she died
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
WYE
BY MARY WARD

Now the old years casket is almost
done;
The solstice of the sun and stars is
run;
But readiness awaits the advent
with cheer
Of the mysterious coming of a new
year!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

Times readers are tnUited 30 cypress
their rie,cs in these columns, religious
controversies excluded. Make pour letters
short. so all cdp haze q chance. Limit
them to ESQ cords or less. Your letter
must be stoned. but names tcilI be
l0ithheld on re0uest.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
DAILY THOUGHTS

I will not be afraid of ten thou
sands Of people, that have set
themselves against me round
about-Psalrns iii, 6.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27
Squaring
The Circle
With
McCREADY HUSTON
McCREADY HUSTON

OWING to the temporary dislo-
~ cation due to moving from
another city a friend spent Christ
mas eve and morning in hotel
room. That's a pretty dismal ex-
perience but is one of the prices
that have to be paid occasionally.
When he entered his room on the
eve he was astonished to find on
his table a small artificial Christ
mas tree, glittering with all of the
beauty such things can throw out.
At first he thought it the gift of the
hotel but in moment he discovered
card. 1t read:
Now will some person please tell
me
What is Noel without a tree?
No matter if the tree is scrawny
Or if its boughs are turning tawny?
Here is a little tree all glitters
That comes to cure you of the
filters
And may it do its tiny part
To wish you joy from all my
heart"
The handwriting was that of a
friend, a rather recent one. Which
just goes to show.
And the hotel keeper had the same
kind of a heart. In the mailbox was
a beautiful card, inviting the lone
some stranger to have his choice of
the days meals as the guest of the
management.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

COURAGE from hearts and not
~ from numbers grows.-Dryden.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

A MONG my souvenirs of the gift
y giving season are some neckties
made by Indians in Santa Fe, with
dyes made from herbs according to
formulas that have come down from
antiquity. I'm going to be interested
in seeing how a cravat made by an
Indian behaves itself.
To me there is something ironic
in the noble red man making neck
ties for the trade. It makes you
think of Renington's famous paint
ing, THE End of the Trail"
a N indianapolis man has just re-
n ported that he received from
Santa Claus box of very attractive
handkerchiefs. On their so-to-speak
heels came a wire from the young
lady who sent them saying not to
use them as her brother had come
down with scarlet fever and was in
quarantine.
Handkerchiefs being rather impor-
tant in this city, the young man took
the problem to DR.. Thurman B. Rice.
professor of bacterioloc7 in Indiana
University Medical School, and DR..
Verne K. Harvey, state director of
public health. Both said, Keep EN-
but boil EN-"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

r SEE by the papers bonuses are
l. coming back in this part of the
country. That must be a blow to
the Republicans. This is a good
time to say that am in favor of
a bonus for the letter-carriers. Did
you ever stop to think of what a
faithful, Woodworking, unassuning
body of men they are? And that
goes for the clerks and the men
who work the mail in the railway
trains. What would happen to
anybody's life routine if these men
were lacking in the kind of morale
that it takes to do the job in spite
of wind, rain, snow, ice, cold or
heat
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

A S near as I can find out few
"A nayrides are being given in In
dianapolis as part of the holiday
making for the collegians. Observ-
ing some of them, I am reminded
of what Don Herold said once:
you are not treating a girl right
unless you ruin her digestion" I've
met number of boys home from
school around the Columbia Club
and I am astounded by the guam
titles of food they and their girl
companions can get away with.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-27

IF you want a fascinating crime
- book-and most people do-you
might try 1.-THE Cunning Mulatto."
This is a fact story about Ellis
Parker, the New Jersey detective
reported to be working on the
Hauptmann case. This Snall-town
investigator has looked into 300
crimes during his % years in Mount
Holly and has obtained convictions
in all but II.
Fletcher Pratt, who writes the
book, shows what mind this mod
ern Sherlock Holmes has, his deduc-
tons running along lines similar to
those described by Conan Doyle. 1t
is the deduction angle that makes
the book so interesting to me.
can understand the microscope
method of detection, but 7 like to
see people thinking.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
THIEF GETS $12O

A thief who forced his way into
the apartment of Miss Gertrude
Reed at 736 Twenty-Second st.
N. w., yesterday escaped with $12O
in cash and two diamond rings
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
BIG BUSINESS
IN PARLEY At
WHITE HOUSE

Big business conferred at the
White House today on matters
closely connected with the AAA
processing taxes, food prices and
other matters close to the break
fast table.
Five large manufacturers of
breakfast and other food prod.
ucts, coming to the White House
through the Business Advisory
Councile of the Department of
Commerce, had a heart-to-heart
talk with President Roosevelt.
The group consisted of Douglas
Stuart, president of the Quaker
Oats Company; Frederick Lingha,
Federal Mills; j. M. Bell, General
Mills; C. N. Chester, General
Foods, and Howard Heinz, manu-.
facturer of several food products.
Direct Contacts
The conference today is the di-
rect outcome of the policy Of Sec
retary of Commerce Roper to es.
tabliSh a corner in his department
where American business can con
suit with officials of the Govern
ment without having to operate
through lobbies and specialized
trade and business organizations.
President Roosevelt has given
Nh iOoIino fiNTo fhof 1n ~
change his mind about trip to
Florida on March %. Publication
today of a rumor that the mud
died condition of legislation ION
the Hill" would change the Presi
dents Florida plans was not con
firmed by inquiry at the White
House.
Shows. No Worry
In fact, the President has not
given the slightest indication that
he was worried by the Long fill,
buster or the slow progress of leg.
islation.
Inquiries at the White House
today also revealed that there is
no change in the status of Gen.
Douglas Macarthur whose term as
Chief of Staff of the Army ex,
pired some time ago but who is
retained in that post indefinitely
by the President until the pres
ent War Department plans are
enacted into law through pending
legislation.
President Roosevelt intends to
make no appointment of a sue,
cesSor to General Macarthur until
Army appropriation bills are out
of the way.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
DRIVER CAUGHT
AFTER CHASE

BETHESDA, Md, March II.
Charles P. Simms, 1000 block of
Columbia Rd. N. W., is at liberty
today after having posted $40
collateral with Justice of the
Peace Alfred l.. Wilson, following
a series of spectacular traffic
violations in the Bethesda and
Chevy Chase sector early yester-
day morning.
Simms was first apprehended
by Officers Day and Briggs, of
the Montgomery county police
force at Wisconsin Avenue and
the District line for reckless driv-
ing. After relieving him of his
driving permit and registration
card, the policemen told him to
follow them to the Bethesda sub
station to post collateral.
The prisoner drove as in
structed until he reached the
intersection of Wisconsin Avenue
and Bradley Lane where he
turned OFF and neaded Tor Con-
necticut Avenue. At the inter
section of Connecticut Avenue
and Bradley Lane he crashed
into a machine operated by Mrs.
Lottie B. Row, of East Woodbine
Street, Chevy Chase, but kept
right on in his flight. The Of
ficers, of course. were driving the
squad car in hot pursuit. The
chase continued to the District
line where their prey eluded
them.
FREEDOM was short lived, how
ever, for the officers drove to
Simms' home, arrested him, and
brought him up before Justice
Wilson, charging with failing to
stop after an accident and reck-
less driving. His case will be
heard in Rockville Police Court
next week.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
POSTAL DIRECT
MAIL PLAN HIT

A deliberate plan to punish"
anti-Administration news papers
through sharply curtailed rev.
enues was charged to Postmaster
General Farley yesterday, and Wig
orouSly denied.
In a vigorous assault against
the Post Office drive in the last
six months to stimulate direct
mail advertising. Representative
Reed (R0. of New York, declared
Mr.. Farley's order violates postal
regulations, threatens the freedom
of the press and jeopardizes the
existence of small merchants.
Under the plan, outlined by Roy
North, Deputy Third Assistant
Postmaster General, under whose
supervision it has been operating,
the department accepts unad-
dressed circular and sample mat
ter in all post offices.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12
WHITE HOUSE.
GUARD TIGHTER.

The police Gordon around the
White House is being drawn
tighter through the installation Of
new signal system in IL sentry
boxes scattered through the
grounds, Capt. Clarence Dal-
rymple, chief of the White House
police force, has revealed.
The new communication lines
will stretch from the sentry boxes
to a central board in the guard
room of the Executive Offices.
The system will be similar to the
one used by Metropolitan police.
men in calling their stations
through street patrol boxes.
Capt. Edwin P. Locke, United
States Engineer Corps, assisted by
experts from the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Co., is super.
vising installation of the signal
system.
The Washington times., 1935-03-12

Abe Shefferman, well-known
local lawyer, was elected presi-
dent of the District Grand
Lodge, No. S, of the B'nai
Birth, at its fifty-ninth conven.
ton in Atlanta, Ca, today.
District Grand Ladge, No. S,
includes Maryland, the District
of Columbia, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida.
The membership of the lodges
in this district totals more than
$500.
Mr.. Shefferman has been
active for a number of years in
local Jewish communal organi-
cations, holding positions as
secretary of the Jewish Com
munity Center and the Adas
Israel Hebrew Congregation. He
is past president of the Argo
Lodge. No. Alb, and a member
of the executive committee of
the Pennsylvania and Middle
Atlantic States Federation of
the Y. M. and Y. w. H. A.
He also is identified with the
Community Chest campaigns.
Mr.. Shefferman is a graduate
OF GEORGETOWN University,
The Washington times., 1935-03-12

"Big new Dodge costs
less to run than small,
lowest -priced cars"
say motorists.
"T COULDN'T believe the figures at
i frst," states Earle c. Hinman, Of
White Plains, N. Y. But there was
no mistake - this big new Dodge ac-
tually does give 3 to more miles per
gallon than my former low-priced cars,
with oil savings equally amazing"
This New-Value Dodge is a real
money saver. Its powerful "Red
Ram" engine delivers new ranges of