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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
TOO MANY DUMBBELLS
IN WORLD TODAY

Bv A. ]. McKinnon.
AS a member Of the National
Union for Social Justice I would
like to express a few points for the
benefit of w. L. Ballard, who has
placed a cold shoulder against one
small word at the bottom Of the
Leagues application blank.
It seems to me Mr.. Ballard has
stretched his imagination TO the
limit on this word.
During my life. I have followed to
some extent this principle. To
listen to others while they tell what
they think. I have never found a
bright mind who says, I do not let
any one do my thinking"
You and I can not get anywhere
on individual thinking but when
unionized on Is points produced by
one mans thinking who got his
thinking mot from Debs) but from
sound principles in. the past, that
means a whole lot. II is not up to
US to follow him. but to take up
his points and get busy, roll along
and vote men into Office who can
handle the Is points for the bene-
fit Of all, you included, although
you may not see the light.
Mr.. Ballard, suppose you took a
drive in the country and finally
something went wrong with your
car. You get out and you examine
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

BY r. g.
You have been putting Baker on
the spot by asking hin. unanswer-
able questions. If he answered
them he would kill himself po-
litically in Marion County. Now I
would like to ask you a few ques-
tons.
You are opposed to whom,
Father Coughlin the priest or the
man? Are you in favor of an an
nual living wage for the laborer
and a fair profit for the farmer?
Why is the Patman bill an in
f1ation bill when there is in the
United States Treasury nine bill
lion dollars of idle gold, and only
five and one-half billions of cur
rency issued against it? How is
it that the bankers with only one
billion in actual currency can lend
thirty billions and not be called
inf1ationiStS? Is it not true that
the Federal Reserve Act which is
the creation of Senator Glass of
Virginia authorizes the issuance
of $3.50 currency against every
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
HE UPHOLDS CURRENT
TOPICS IN BIBLE CLASS

By Edward BavIess
I would like to comment on Har-
vey st. Clair's letter which appeared
in this column Tuesday
The writer was badly mistaken
on two important points. First, the
subject Remember It's a 500-Mile
Race" was not that of minister,
but was that of an Indianapolis
business man. Second, it was not a
sermon but was talk for a mems
Bible class.
If the church is losing members.
as Mr.. st. Clair states, which I
doubt very much, it is because men
of Mr.. St Glars type never pass up
an opportunity to criticize ministers
and church people justly or unjustly.
am a member Of this Bible class
and the lesson given upon the sub
ject was one Of the most inspira-
tional I have ever heard.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

it, juggle the carburetor. test wires,
juggle the timer and finally get it
going and by good management get
to garage. The repair man APP
pears and looks the car over. He is
going to do your thinking He tells
you your battery is about dead your
battery will have to be charged
(currency).
Now then, according to your way
OF thinking, here is what would hap
pen: If that is what is wrong with
my car, l have a battery dope to
put in my battery dnterest On
bankers bonds. I refuse to let that
guy tell me that the best way is
to have a real charged battery mine
billions gold and silver, new money,
no interest, no dangerous inhation).
A few months later, battery finally
dead and useless bankers clipping
too many coupons, and taxpayers
become broke from paying INTEREST,".
It's a great old world-Uoo many
dumbbells experimenting at our ex-
penSe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

your pulpit" May every preacher
initiate Paul Il Cor. lid and de-
termine to know nothing in the
pulpit save Jesus Christ, and him
crucified'
Mr.. st. Clair is right, too, in con-
demning side shows to lure people
to church. Not only are banjo
players and fancy drummers" out of
place as drawing cards, but they
are real profanity to the sacred
worship Of Jehovah, to the sim
plicity that is in Christ"
Mr.. St Clair is very reasonable
and scriptural when he deprecates
divisions among Christian 81 pee
pie But let him be not merely a
destructive critic. but let him unite
with those urging unity, and help
May many religionists tire Of
modern high-pressure shows and
ask for the old pat'7c where is the
good way. and walk therein"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
The Book World

casting an eve on the literary awards by
~ the Pulitzer prize committee, one finds that
the much sbused beard members did very well
indeed in selecting Prof. Charles Mclean An
drevs for his The Colonial Period OF American
History" vol I: the Settlements; Yale Unver-
sity Press 81.
In prof. Andrews work there is a mellowness
and mature reasoning so long missing in the
works of history concerning the United States.
former president Of the American Historical
ASSOCIATION. Prof. Andrews apparently has set
out 10 compile a series on the settling Of the
American colonies.
His first volume is an able. learned account Of
the settling Of the colonies. 1t isn't racy, but it
is easy reading.
A LFRED E. SMITH has written a book-"The
N Citizen and His Government" Harper &
Bros: 264 Do: s250)-but it isn't as Al Smith
that he has written, but as former Gov. Alfred
Smith Of New York.
HIS hook should be especially interesting to
Indiana readers for Mr. Smith advocates many
reform for which Hoosiers long have been
fighting In a style so clear and vivid that 1t
practically dazzIes the reader, Mr.. Smith comes
out for an end to wasteful county government,
and number Of other things
Tvpical Smith barbs: Those who think
borough government is serviceable should also
advocate going back to horse cars with straw III
them to keep the passengers feet warm"
Nothing else belonging to New York is quite
cid as the charter itself except perhaps Brooklyn
Bridge. City Prison, City Hall and the sewer
system" County government Is simply an
organization to keep few favored local residents
in paying Jobs at the expense Of the Others
To Al Smith: Five stars
~ETTINCI to late fiction Ursula Parrot has
VI written a new novel, Next Time We Live
1ongmans, Green &, Co.; 298 pp.; $3.50, which
happens to be a view of marriage and careers
or to make it still clearer marriage with not one,
but two, careers.
Next Time We Live" is easy and pleasant
reading the characters are well drawn and Mrs.
Parrott has done an excellent job Of being
natural.
ONE to stay far, far away FROM "Handout,"
" by George Michael &C. P. Putnam's Sons;
So. 1t is supposed to be grand expose of how
the Roosevelt Administration has censored the
press the radio, and free speech.
It's false, it's ridiculous, it's plain hooey.
Maybe you've guessed it. It's terrible.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
BERATES CITY FOR
LOCAL STREET CONDITION

BY j. w. Mann.
Your editorial Of May 18 is true,
but the city street department
doesn't have to tear up the APP
proach to Little Eagle Greek bridge
on w. Michigan-st and leave it
torn up nine months out Of the
year Holes 10 to 20 inches deep
in this stretch of Hell's Half Acre
cause the city administration to be
cursed day in and out.
Your paper told a story of visit
ing engineers and their being shown
over the city and commenting on
the beautiful bridges. They would
have a different story to tell had
they been shown the bridge on w.
Michigan-st. When two cars meet
on this bridge and a pedestrian is
in the middle, he must climb over
the railing and hang on the out
side to keep from being hit or
mashed against the side.
Then there is the Olin-av bridge,
closed more than two years; the w.
10th-st bridge closed for more than
five years. They had plenty of
money to dig big hole in the east
bank Of White River for no pur-
pose, but leave the bridges closed
and leave our streets in this filthy.
rotten condition. And for all this
we pay gas, oil and license taxes.
When we get the government re-
lief money we will use it to make
a fine home for tadpoles instead of
some constructive work such as
track elevation or putting streets.
roads and bridges in at least pass
able condition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
ASKS WHO WILL ASSUME
GAS COMPANY BUY BURDEN
Bv 2. ]. Minck

By p J. Minck.
The citizens and taxpayers can
thank your paper for the publicity
1t has given the proposed purchase
Of the Citizens Gas Co. You have
spent considerable money and time
to get the true facts before the peo-
pie.
1 am stanch believer in munich
pal ownership, but here are some
facts to be considered.
In purcha sing the Citizens Gas
Co. with the present lease agree
ment, the city is purchasing on an
inflated valuation of S5,500,000.
You will find the book cost of the
gas company is s12,O00,000 My I'M
Outstanding is that after the bonds
are sold the city will be paying 5
per cent on s17,500000 for IS
years. In addition it must create a
sinking fund of 100000 and will
have to pay $475,000 every year to
the Indianapolis Gas Co. This lat
ter amount represents 5 per cent on
s9,50O,OO0.
1t is apparent that after the bonds
are sold the city will operate at a
million-dollar loss the first year,
after mixing natural gas with man
ufactured gas, under the contem-
plated plan.
The 1888 Indiana Legislature
passed a bill permitting cities TO
purchase their public utilities
through condemnation proceedings.
I am in favor of the city buying its
public utilities but not on inflated
values. which can only mean annual
loss and excessive rates.
Indianapolis. the capital city OF
the state. should lead IN municipal
ownership but should make such
purchase only after reputable gas
engineers and auditors have made a
survey showing that the purchase is
a profitable one.
Deterioration in gas mains is very
high; som the mains involved
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
He Has Some Questions

metallic dollar in the United
States Treasury?
Does not the Constitution of the
United States authorize Congress
to coin money and regulate the
value thereof? How did this right
get into private bankers hands?
1t seems to me that these ques-
lions are far more important than
those which you are asking Judge
Baker. know that a lot of people
here in the city would like to see
them answered. Of course you
probably dare not print this letter
in the Message Center for fear it
would take the spotlight off Judge
Baker and stop your pet hobby.
The Times is opposed to Father
COughlin'S theories and imitation
because The Times believes that
at this time, the welfare of the
needy in this nation would be
hampered by bonus payment and
imitation. Your dare to print your
letter is accepted. The Times can
assure you it will not interfere
with other articles printed in this
paper.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
PLEADS FOR RETURN OF
REAL RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS
Bv Hugo McCord.

BY Hugo MeCord.
In The Times May 81 was a very
excellent letter by Harvey st. Clair
in criticism of modern preachers
This writer wants TO shake hands
with Harvey st. Clair. and wants
to invite him to 1851 z. New York
st. for church services. There Mr..
ST. Clair will not only observe a
simple worship Of Cod but will hear
the same criticism of modern
preachers as he made
When people go 10 church they
should demand a sermon from the
Bible. Lectures on Mahatma Gandhi
or Father Coughlin are good, but
pulpit time is too precious to waste
on suchl May all people demand
Of a preacher. Sir, we would see
Jesus Ono. I2:2ik HEeached from
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
So They Say

or all the quivering, vacillating,
responsibility lodging gangs ever
assembled under one canvas in
Washington, the NRA is the greatest
show on earth-Robert H. Pritchard,
chairman, Joint National Code
Authority.
They're going TO re-elect Roose-
welt in 1886 A lot Of folks who are
opposing him now will be support
ing him then-Speaker Byrns.
know what I would have cone
long ago. I would have come back
to face the music. But I hope his
wife succeeds. I should like to see
my son again.-Mrs. Emma c. Berg
doll, mother Of wartime Stacker.
The demagog's hypocritical cry
Of divide the wealth" if followed
would take away incentive not only
of future progress, but also Of
further productiop.-Irenee du Pont.
It was ike a bachelor who goes
along fine for IS years and then de-
cides to get married. I am married
to America. 1t is so beautiful
Gertrude Stein.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

dian cultures and blend them with our own
in lovely creation. This years effort will
reconstruct even better the folkwsys and arts
OF padre and pueblo days.
America needs to cherish its past while
parting the curtains OF its future. Nowhere
in this wide land GOES the past reflect itself
mere DANGEROUSLY than in San Diego and the
great Southwest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
CLASSES DRUG STORE CHIEF
AS RUGGED INDIVIDUALIST"

AS RUGGED 1NDIVIDUALIST"
By C. j. J.
Charles r. Walgreen, the chain
drug store magnate, is inadvertently
giving Communists and other liberals
something to talk about when he
accuses the faculty the University
of Chicago of teaching Communism
and free love.
Any man who has made the bust
ness success he has in the highly
competitive field of drug stores has
unQuestionably been primarily con-
cerned with drug stores; whether
right or wrong, for better or for
worse.
Mr., Walgreen must have been CIV
ing too much of his time and energy
in recent years to store locations,
personnel and advantageous buying
and merchandising to have expert
knowledge of the modern university
curriculum. He would probably re-
sent having professor tell him
how to make banana split and how
much his protlt should be.
This is the time for a new deal
in education as we'll as in govern
ment and all enlightened thought
points to liberalism Mr.. Walgreen
will surely admit running a drug
store is not what it used to be. And
let us hope university instruction
has also changed so there will be
more intelligent graduates, and few
er drug store cowboys.
However, the situation is really
not important. We can readily see
Mr.. Walgreen is simply an inevitable
throw-back of rugged individualism
and an era that has passed but re-
sisting here and there in its descent.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
Daily Thought

He that speaketh flattery TO his
friends. even the eyes Of his chill
dren shall fau.-Job xvii, 5.
~ all wild beasts. preserve me
~ from .Fant: and OF all tame,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
LAUGHTER
BY DAISY MOORE BYNUM

BY DAISY MOORE BYNUM
There is laughter that goes ringing
And its echoes sound with glee
There is laughter that is grating 4
And it jars the soul OF me.
May the echoes Of my laughter
And the joyousneSs I send
Jar the whole wide world 10 glad-s
ness
With a smile from end 10 end.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

We understand now why restaurants cal
it strawberry shortcake. It's short of straw.
berries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25

Hitler says Germany wants her colonies
back, but has no intention of going to war.
There remains only one alternative-an anti
bandit expedition.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-05-25
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letters short. so all can have a chance.
Limit them to ESQ tcords or Iess. Your
letter must be signed, but names 1oiU
be toithheld at request Of the letter
Writer)
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Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
FOreWOYd

In presenting the Metropolitan News the readers of
the Greater Chicago the publishers motvated primarily
by full conception of their duty the community at large
shall direct their energies and efforts the performance
public servicecivic, economic political and regou-that
type of service which shall stimulate and pride
of community Race and country and confidence
muny nstutons-he inevitable result being BIGGER BET
TER AND BUSlER COMMUNITY LIFE IN THE CITY
The Metropolitan News, Bi-weekly (synonymous with
semiweekly) enters the journalistic field in the pop
uar demand for published with frequency than
has been the the and for less money five
and doing will npaay and when they
actually happen and not WE WOULD HAVE THEM HAP
PEN This paper shall indulge in any malice hatred
against any person, business religion Everybody is
friend and brother We shall find and the good
and the community cit and nation instead of paradng
their faults and shortcomings alone Thus will drive
evil with the good
We shall not attempt to impede the progress of any
by false and malicious
their character We for every against no one
Our mission spread happiness and replace
the frown with smile We wish to lead but
be for good onybu part of the good We wish to
be of the community in of love-
Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
Man Is Killed
By Hit and
Run Driver

Richard Baker, 35, was struck
down and fatally injured early
Monday morning by hit and run
driver in Chicago Heights. Po-
lice Officer Ben Weir. who hap
pened to be in the vicinity rushed
the auto victim to the st. James
hospital, where he was pronounced
dead upon his arrival by DIR. Al
fred d. Biggs, 10504 Irwin avenue.
Baker had been visiting Nolan
Collier of 1914 Portland avenue,
Chicago Heights, and was on his
way home when he was run down
in the streets at 18th and Port
land avenue. The left side of the
skull of the hapless victim was
crushed.
The accident occurred about 1 a.
m., Monday. The body was re-
moved to Spindler and Krillon Flu
neral Parlors, II Illinois street,
Chicago Heights. Baker lived at
1414 Lowe avenue. Witnesses were
Toh0 Ford. Adam Towns. Fols-o
Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
500 Baskets
Given Away
Governor Promises Sales Tax
To Speed Relief.

South Side Chicago is COM
batting the emergency, which
arose a few days ago when the
edict was issued that caused the
closing of the Relief stations
throughout Illinois, in com
mendable manner.
Tuesday morning 500 baskets of
sood were issued to the poor
through the Cheerful Givers Or
ganization, 5043 Indiana avenue.
Earl Kennedy, president of the
charitable organization, told THE
METROPOLITAN NEWS that they
would do their utmost to continue
their distribution of foodstuffs to
as many unfortunate families as
possible during this immediate cri-
sis.
The Cheerful Givers were be-
sieged Tuesday by a huge throng
of people and baskets were issued
in much the same manner as food
was dispensed during the Xmas
season. Baskets were also loaded
into automobiles, donated by COM
munity business men, and carried
to those who were reported i'll and
unable to appear in pers n to re-
ceive food.
Continued on Page p
Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
GIRL HOLDS Clue IN H0LD Dup
GIANTS TO OPEN BASEBALL SEASON WITH CJBANS HERE

With this the first issue, THE
METROPOLITAN NEWs-"A Bi-Week-
ly of News-When and As 1t Hap
pens, makes its bow to the pub
tic history in the Greater Chicago
tely equipped plant and Offices are
is desk. is Albert G. Barnett, City
pc machines, operated by William
c. Anderson; the Goss Duplex
he initial run by Pressman Elijah
OH, and his assistant Forrest
one of the editorial Offices, show
~, news reporter; Earl J. Morris,
'tanding), sports editor, and Hen
Oth.r Pictures on Page ?
Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
DR.. A. VI. Williams
Suffers Heart Attack

DR.. A. Wilberforee Williams, 70
year old dean of Chicago's physi-
clans, and senior member of Great
er ProYident hospital medical staff.
was stricken early Monday morn
ing by a severe heart attack at his
home. 1913 Forestville avenue. He
was Immediately rushed TO Provi-
dent hospital, where every possible
medical assistance was given hin
by his personal physician, DR.. Carl
Roberts and a staff of medical es.-
)erts. The latest bulletin regarding
lis condition reveals chat he is
resting much easier and is appar-
3ntly out of danger
The aged physician is intcrna-
tioally kown as q specialist in sur
gerry. He has for many years been
adiudged one oi the city's fore
most citizens because of the great
contribution he has made through
his knowledge and ability as a sur
geon. He has also gained no small
amount Of prominence as a col
umnist. For nearly a quarter of a
century, heads Of families, in the
community in which he resides,
have reared families and were
able to guard the health of their
loved ones by the advice submitted
to them by him each week.
WIFE DIED IN July
Coincident with his recent i'll
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Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
Civic Clubs
Aid In Food
Distribution

Emergency Money Put In
Force AS Unfortunate Farni-
les Look To Authorities For
Aid.
Metropolitan news., 1935-05-07
Find ] Woman
Cops Told
In Staying

Police of the Stanton Avenu
station are seeking a girl, whom
they have learned is the sweet
heart of the only one to escap,
Of the trio of bandits who sho
and killed John Breen, whit,
watchman, last Monday during
the robbery of florist shop a
$3.50 Michigan avenue.
Police refused to reveal the iden.
tity of the fugitive and also that
of the girl. Officers explained Mon
day afternoon that they are posi-
tive that the girl is not member
of the gang lFolics m>A,.tht
s.s.tssgsAssss. .-lxs~rvAseizetI
and Hampton James, VINO con
fessed their part in the crime, but
laid the killing of the watchman to
the escaped bandit. For obvious
reasons the police are withhold
ing the name of the fugitive.
A Coroner's jury held the two
captured men to the grand jury
and recommended the apprehen-
sion of the third man and all to
stand trial on a charge of first de-
gree murder.
Find the Woman
The Cherchez La Femme angle
was injected into the case after a
rigid grilling of the two men. Both
bandits stated that the escaped
man was madly in love with
pretty girl and that he was al
ways giving her presents. They
told police that their partner in
crime had the girl under the i'm
preston that he was a foreman
for Armour Packing company and
was in position to lavish gifts
upon her.
Police are of the opinion that
the bandit will attempt to COM
municate with the girl and that
they are near a solution in the
case. Sergeant Charles King, Cy-
I'll Rapier and John Wright have
been assigned to clear the case
and seize the missing bandit.
Breen was a brother to Lieut..
Breen of the Chicago police de-
partment.
1t was a green hat that gave
the police the first clew to the mys-
terry. The hat had been dropped
by one of the bandits, later learn
ing that it belonged to James. Po-
lice were also on the lockout for
the report of some doctor with in
formation that a man had been
shot. That same Monday evening
such a report came and upon in
vestigation broke down the alibi
of James, and he confessed.