Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 261, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 March 1924 — Page 4

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THE M ’LEAN TESTIMONY DTVARD B. M'LEAN’S testimony in the oil mess seems to give him some satisfaction. Fair enough. Ilis paper, the Washington Post, says he “answers fully and frankly all questions of Senate oil investigators.” Asa matter of fact, he denied knowing the code he used or who were meant by various code names—“principal,” “apples,” “apricots,” “virgin,” etc. Also being asked about an apparent effort to cite funds in bank that would substantiate the story of uneashed checks he appealed to his attorney, who intervened and saved him from making any answer at all. Other testimony is similarly clear and frank. At bottom McLean’s falsehood to the Senate committee has taken six weeks t-o clear away and weeks of time have been consumed in ferreting out information that he could have given in an hour. If McLean is satisfied with the record thus far, nobody else need complain, except possibly Bascom Slemp, the President’s secretary. Slemp testified to the committee his meetings with McLean at Palm Beach were “accidental and casual.” McLean told the committee on oath that he invited Slemp to Palm Beach, but why bother? SEEING THE ELEPHANT WHOLE the blind men went to “see” the elephant, the one W who caught hold of the trunk said the elephant was like a rope; the one who felt a leg was sure the elephant was like a tree, while the one who caught hold of an ear was just as certain the animal was like a fan. Beinsr blind these men had to see as best they could with 4 . their hands, and each had a plausible argument from his point of view, or feel. The rottenness turned up by congressional investigation at Washington, with oil in the lead for the moment, makes different impressions on different minds. Uppermost in the minds of politicians is the influence these governmental scandals will have, in their judgment, on the presidential election. Democrats are politically jubilant because they hope it will result in a Democratic victory next November. Republicans are politically gloomy because they fear it may jeopardize their chance for victory. With Republicans there is both hope and sea anti-Coolidge Republicans hope it will prevent the nomination of C’oolidge. Those who hope it will defeat Coolidge for nomination hope his defeat will save the party at the election. Some profess a patriotic fear that it will undermine the confidence of the people in their Government, but those who want real democracy are not among the ones who profess this patri- j otic fear. They believe it will only arouse the people to a keener interest in Government. Among bo'.h Republicans and Democrats of progressive leaning there is quiet satisfaction every time a crook is discovered, whether he is a Republican or Democrat. For they know that there is no real difference between Republican and Democratic politicians of the professional type; and they want the millions of voters all over the country to get their eyes open and see the same truth. We are among those who believe that the more exposure there is of rotten government the better the chances for honest i government. Government in the United States will be all right, and democratic, once the people get mad enough to grab it themselves. We’re for that.,

HEAR YE, INDIANA POETS S'" PRIXG surely is here, or at least just around the corner. t ___ The Indianapolis baseball club is cavorting in Florida, garden seed stores are getting ready for their busy season, robins are seen in various parts of the city and the spring poets are on the job. For the benefit of the latter, and (s-h-h-h) to lighten his own burdens, the editor of The Times is pleased to announce that the Poets’ Guild, headquarters at Christodora House, 147 Avenue B, New York City, will pay SSOO for the best poem submitted to it before April 10th on “May Day.” The contest aims to stimulate interest in the national May Day celebration fostered by the American Child Health Association. This celebration, which will include special and picturesque exercises in many cities, Indianapolis taking part, is designed to center public attention on the necessity of preserving child health and reducing tho high mortality rate of infants and mothers when the stork calls. ANYWAY, they can’t say that Ned McLean took that dollar-a-vear job as a seventeenth assistant Burns sleuth because he needed the money. RUMOR No. 3765905762354, going about in Washington, is that they have found another unsuspected public official. It is not confirmed. TEAPOT DOME committee nears the end of its inquiry, up to its neck in oil. What'll folks talk about? Cheer up! There’s the Daugherty committee, fresh and young, beginning where the Teapot Dome crew left off.

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SOCIAL BLOC OUT TO GET MR. COUZENS Senator Jim, However, Puts on Brakes and Refuses to Waste Time. By HARRY B. HUNT NEA Service Writer iy7| ASHINGTON, March 14.—The W “Social Bloc” is busy again. J This time it is not after an "outsider,” whom it can be-dazzle with a view of the riches that can be enjoyed in Washington by one who is “in right,” but one whom it feels should, because of his very wealth and influence, naturally fail within its charmed circle. Said individual is no less a person than James Couzens of Michigan*, who probably possesses more millions than any other man in the United States Senate. Couzens, however, is understood to recognize the net that is being spread to tame, through social entanglements, some of his “irregular” views on the subjects of taxation, public ownership and similar issues close to the hearts of those who are socially mighty here. At First Accepted Being a human individual and a gentleman, Couzens at first accepted the invitations that recently began pouring in on him. But so heavy has become the. social barrage, particularly since his set-to with Secretary Mellon over the Administration tax reduction program, that Senator Jim is understood to be about ready to put on the brakes He recognizes the game that is being played and is ready to pull ou*. Not that he fears the bloc can snare him. He just does*ft want to raise their hopes unjustifiably. Nor waste the time! Conditions Are Lacking Clinton W. Gilbert, who wrote “The Mirrors of Washington," has been peeping in ail the looking glasses about the capital recently to see If ho could catch a glimpse of an Ideal candidate for President Ir 1924. And he sums up the result of his quest ' thus: “I could count up th.> ideal c&ndi dates for President this year on the fingers of a man who had both arms shot away in the late war.” No. 29 Third Degree Yourself! —Practical Judgment Have you practical judgment? Bo you know what to do in emergencies? The following test will tell you something about your ability in that direction: WARNING: Do not look at the answers until after you have finished the test. Thor are five questions. You should be able to answer them correctly in j two minutes. Three answers are given to each. Mark witn An X the one that seems true. For example: Shoes are made of leather because 1 a. It is tanned. b. It is tough, pliable an.l warm. X c. It can be blackened. Understand? Ready? OO! 1. If plants are dying for lack of rain you should a. Water them. b. Ask a florist’s advice. c. Put fertilizer around them. 2. If you And a man who hua hanged himself, you should a. Send a notice" to the i>apor. b. Take him home. c. Send for a doctor or the police. 3. If bitten by a rattlesnake, you j should a. Kill the snake. b. Suck the poison from the wound, j c. Take a big drink of whisky.

TOM SIMS | -A -/- Says A St. Louis woman has legally adopted her son-in-law, and driven another nail in the mother-in-law Jokers coffin. Telling a girl her petticoat is showing is not polite because they don’t wear petticoats. The children in grammar school don't know’ much more than their parents did when In high school. Time to get Christmas gifts in shape to give as wedding presents. New York officers caught a man smuggling In a diamond, but maybe kegs of booze are harder to see. The pocketbook seems to be the gTeat American novel. The most exciting movie in the movie world is the speaking film, which, if successful, may play havoc with our grammar. A great demand for politeness is being caused by its shortage.

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A fool’s mouth Is his destruction, and his Ups are the snare of his soul. —Prov. 18:7. * * * i' 1 n F all thieves, fools are the O worst; they rob you of time and temper.—Goethe.

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Quits Marching, but Coxey, at 70, Fights On

T : .v ... JACOB S. COXEY L:a SEA Service M" AiSSILLON, 4hio, March 14 “General” Jacob S. Coxey Li... i I isn't leading any more “hobo armies” on to Washington— But today, at 70. he is even more belligerent in his fight against the "prevailing money system” than he was in 1894, when he besieged the capital. He Is drafting a bill for the abolition of interest charge on money. Interest, he says, hurts business and keeps wages low. Here in Massillon, Cnxey Is considered a successful business man. He is president of a sand company that was established in 1881 —also its traveling salesman. laist year he covered 43,000 miles In his flivver.

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Read Mt. 9:32-38. Text: 9:38. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he send forth labor -re Into his harvest. “Since the man who prays Christian prayer is a man who. according to Jesus’ teaching, stands between a great Frieud-with a-Plenty and u friend in need, it follows that he who would pray well must take pains to develop both friendships. He must do what he can to develop his friendly feeling toward God and toward men. He must learn how to absorb from God and how to share tactfully with men. Tide takes time and thought and the discipline of experience." MEDITATION: When we look upon the needy world in which we Live, with its sorrow and suffering, its want and ignorance, we realize how little we may do. When we see God's great id- al that ail men everywhere should live happy and fruitful livee, there wells up within our hearts a great longing that God may raise up multitudes of helpers who can reinforce our feeble efforts to bring peace and Joy and true living to the world's weary people. PERSONAL QUESTION: Is It any concern of mine whether other men are right with God? PRAYER- Our heavenly Father, hear our prayers for all the sons and daughters of men. May the barriers which divide thy children and which separate us from thee be overcome by by grace. Let Christian love abound. Let ail the people come unto tl.ee In Christ. Amen. (Copyright. 1924, F. L. Fagley Family Fun She Eloped The first year they were married, they went to Twin Cities and his wife presented him with twins: the second year, they were married, they' lived in Three Rivera, Mich., and she presented him with triplets. Then he wanted to move to Thousand Islands, and site eloped with a. stationary engineer.—Whiz Bang. One by the Grocer "I'd like a dozen eggs, please." '’l haven’t a dozen: I got only ten." "Well, are they fresh?” “They’re fresh the hen didn’t j nave time to linish the dozen.” —Williams Purple Cow. Sister Ihiis Snap In It > "Then I am to understand that you have—er —given me the mitten, as it were.” “Exactly." “Is that all?” ‘What else do you expect, a sweater and a pair of ear muffs?” —Film Fun. One for Teacher "You bad. bad boy! I wish I were your mother for about twenty-four i hours.” “Maybe you kin be .teacher. ,T beard Dad tell Mom. this mornin’, that any more Christmas size bills in February and he’d bolt her.”

to the man and, in a frigid tone, asked him to please throw it out the window. He threw it away. “After a few moments, I suppose the man’s pet corn began to hurt, for he pulled off his shoe and sat quietly reading a magazine, his foot under the seat. “Pretty soon the lady turned around again, and, with a look that would burst a thermometer, she said: “ ‘Mister, will you please light another of those cigars?’ ”

ANCESTORS OF INSECTS UNKNOWN Man Must Fight for Possession of Earth Against 200,000 Species. By DAVID DIETZ Science Editor of The Times. (Copyright by David Dietz) mNSECTS represent a special and highly developed branch of the Animal Kingdom. More than 200,000 species of insects are known to the biologist. They are found in all parts of the world. Insects are found in the Arctic region and in the arid deserts. The ancestry of the insect is lost in obscurity. They made their appearance upon earth millions of years ago, in the Era of Ancient Life. Many biologists believe that the trilobites which flourished on the ocean floor in the early days of the Era of Ancient Life furnished the ancestral stock from which the in- | sects evolved. j Insects are typical winged creaI tores. Their bodies are honey combed | with air tubes or tracheae by which air Is carried to the blood in' all parts of the insect. Blood Never Impure This is thought to account for the ! great activity of insects. Due to this | wide-spread circulation of air through- | out the body, the blood of the insect i is never impure. The body of the insect is divided j into three distinct regions. The first jls the head. The second is called the J thorax, and the third the abdomen. | Ihe head bears a pair of feelers or ; antenae. compound eyes and three j pairs of jaws. The thorax consists of three seg- | ments out of each of which usually j grows a pair of leas. A pair of wings is usually also attached to both the ! second and third segments. The nbdoment is usually divided up into eight or nine segments. Insects are of vast importance in j the world because of their great numI bor. Many biologists now feel that man must fight insects feu* the possession of the world and th it unless the destruction of crops and forests by insects In checked, man may lose the battle foi the possession of the earth. War on Insists That is why every civilized nation ! today maintains a Department of Entomology as part of lt govemmntal organization. It is th.* duty of this j department to conduit the war upon Insect* Insects are characterized by changes in form before the adult stage is reached. In the oa;.; of Rome insects, the newly hatched insect resembles the parent Insect, but does not possess wings. Th.* ,! sect in this stage is known as a nymph. Tn higher types of insects tht newly-hatched insect is in the form of allarv a caterpillar, grub or the like, j Then the larva **nters a -'quiescent ■ stage known as the pupa or chrysalis stage. From that it emerges as an | adult Insect. In addition to the insects which fly. | there ::rp other types. Some crawl along the ground others burrow into It, still others are ;• ni.itir spending the parvnl stage In lakes and rivers. Next article in series: The Primates. Editor’s Mail The editor is wililng: to print views of 't*lme readers on int*-r*sUng subject*. Make your comment brief Sim your name *“ an evidence of mod faith. It win not be printed It you object “Deal in Oil” To the fCditor o! The Time* lu writing about the Republican j party I do not want to speak too I roughly, but I think they have been in power just about long enough. They are always going to do some- j thing for the farmer, the man that | tills the soil, but they have done i nothing yet, only deal In oil. Now what I am saying is very true, ' This you will say when I get through. j If you don’t believe what I say, and think I tell lies. Just wait till election day and then open your eyes. If you are a Republican, or a Democrat, Just cut this out and paste it in your hat. JOHN PHILPOTT, Route F, Indianupolis.

“Then Holler” To the Editor of The lime* l am against increased street car fare for several reasons: My street car expense account will total around sl2 or sls per montli now, besidi the loss of time caused by defective cars. On March 4 I was delayed several minutes by a mishap on a West Michigan street car. Then going out to West Indianapolis I was again delayed several minutes for unknown reasons. If the Indianapolis Street Railway Company will pay me for delays caused by inferior service, I will gladly pay the increase in fare. It takes fully one hour and a half to make a trip from the end of one line to another. Give us better service, “then holler.” JAMES W. KEITH. 2434 N. Illinois St.

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