Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 285, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 April 1924 — Page 4
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NEW FACES IN POLITICS rpCNE OF THE most surprising things that could happen politic- | ieally in Indiana would be for anew man to obtain a place of power and influence in one of the old political parties. Both old parties have been dominated for years by the same personages. Occasionally anew man appears as a candidate, but when this happens the new man is so dominated by the old guard that he merely is their representative appearing before the people with the old-timers in the background pulling the strings. When the Republicans chose their principal orators for the State convention, it was the same old crowd —W atson, New and Beveridge. The party is split into factions, it is true, but the factions themselves are headed by old-timers. The Democratic party is in the same situation. The same rnaraes that have been appearing for a quarter of a century still bob up. In Marion County there is a factional fight, but it is a factional fight between the old-timers. The new men for the most part are merely incidental. This system may make for party solidarity, but it does not create public interest in poltics. Apparently, only the undertaker will change things in Indiana. CHANGING TIMES; CHANGING MIND EHIS paper has been rather in favor of accepting Henry Ford’s offer for Muscle Shoals. Changed conditions have changed that opinion. To begin with, when the Ford offer was first made the Government was utterly in the power of a plunderbund in full control of Congress and of the Administration. Albert Fall personified the governing policy toward national natural resources. The big idea was to give everything that could be given to private exploiters with free and unlimited right to tax the public. Muscle Shoals was to be given away to the Alabama Power Company or to the budding and fast developing power trust which in fifty years or less would have a tighter strangle-hold on the public than the coal trust has had for the past twenty-five years. As an alternative evil, the Ford plan was the lesser. Bjit times have changed. The danger isn’t past and Secretary Work is a worthy successor to Fall as an anti-conservation-ist, while Secretary Weeks, Fall’s political and business partner, is still on the job with “more business in Government’’ as his watchword. , The public is slightly awakened, however, and reasserts with increasing emphasis its belief in the conservation policies of Roosevelt, Pinchot and Wilson. When the Ford plan passed the House, amendment after amendment was offered which would protect the public interest. Each was voted down on threat that “Ford would not stand for it.” The only thing that made the Ford plan pass the House was a feeling of confidence in Henry Ford’s good faith. But Ford will not live more than fifteen or twenty years and his heirs and successors are to be given Muscle Shoals for one hundred years. From the beginning Senator Norris and those who believe with him have refused to be swept off their feet by the Ford illusion. Norris is prepared to make a fight in the Senate against the Ford offer and in favor of the Government keeping the great water power. It is to be hoped and expected that Senator Norris will win his fight. It is to be hoped that true conservation applied to Muscle Shoals will end the orgy of loot of the water powers of the country. Asa unit in a nationally owned and operated super-power system, Muscle Shoals can be made to reduce the cost of living of our children and our grandchildren. At least one less monster trust will feed upon the body of the public. How many of us would favor the gift of hundreds of millions of dollars to Ford if the bill frankly stated its intent and belief thus: “A bill to turn Muscle Shoals over to Henry Ford and his son Edsel, and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for one hundred years, this nation being convinced that Henry Ford is an able, unselfish and public spirited citizen and that his methods and ideals are hereditary ? ” Not many. Thank heaven, the Teapot has pointed the way to a return to the wiser, safer and more patriotic ways of the conservationists. It may mean fewer multimillionaires, but it will also mean lower cost of living for everybody. Read this in the light of your last winter’s coal bill. THINKING he might be inclined to let the students in on the tips, a Pullman porter was asked to speak at Dartmouth College. THE GOVERNMENT having established a helium reserve, everything is all set for looters of that class, if any. “WHERE,” asks the Cleveland Plain Dealer, “should a person who has no money got” Have 3 r ou tried Sinclair or Doheny ? JIM REED of Missouri lets the public know he is no longer a candidate for the presidential nomination. He has been shown.
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By HARRY B. HUNT (NEA Service Writer - -—l ASHINGTON, April 11.— VY/ Spectators in the Senate galJLU leries, peering over into the pit. where the lions of the upper house fight their battles over patronage and politics, give little heed, as a rule, to the bulky but otherwise unimposing figure occupying the third seat from the left, second row, on the Democratic side. Yet this member, who strikes no statesmanesque poses for the spectators’ benefit, is regarded by many in inside political circles as the best bet for the Democratic presidential nomination. His name is Ralston —Samuel Moffett Ralston. His home—lndianapolis. Indiana. His history—farmer, lawyer. Governor, Senator. Ralston's strength as a presidential possibility lies chiefly in two things: 1. He is a pivotal man from a pivotal State. Indiana's fifteen electoral votes are mighty important. Only seven States have larger repsentatlon In the electoral college. 2. His lack of enemies within his own party is a big factor of his strength. The man who walks off with the Democratic nomination will get it as the result of a compromise. As Indiana's “favorite son” for the presidency, Ralston has the backing of astute political managers, Including former Senator Tom Taggart If he loses the nomination, or winning It, is defeated In November, Sam Ralston will know no vain regrets. For the office has little lure for him. He’ll run only If his party drafts him.
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You ohh set an answer to any question of fart or information by writing to Ihe Indianapoli# Time* Washington Bureau, 1822 New York Ave., Washington. D. C.. inclotiintf 2 cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply Unsigned requests cannot be answered All letters are coulldential.—Editor. (1) Can you give any informal tion as to the origin of the inclosed chain letter? (2) What good is to be derived from it? (1) No. They are classed as "threats.” However, one Is not subject to punishment for forwarding such a letter. If the postal authorities know of these letters they simply send them to the dead letter office. (2) We do not know. Who said: "God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb?” Lawrence Sterne in his “Maria.” The same sentiment is expressed by Henri Estienne (1534) in "Premices,” Page 47, which reads: “Dicu mesure le froid ala brebls tondue.” (God measures the cold to the shorn lamb.) What is the weight of the blood in proportion to the weight of the entire body? The weight of the blood of the average person Is one-fifth of the weight of the body. How did the name Ku-Klux originate? From the Greek word “kyklos,” which means a circle. The spelling is. of course, altered. What were the gifts of Italy, including Rome, to the world? Rome gave the world a system of law which is the foundation of all law and government today, and is Italy’s greatest gift to the world. Rome was for many generations the head of the church and of most matters that pertained to the Christian religion. Italy was a leader in art and learning in the Middle Ages. ‘Where does the River Shannon flow, and is it navigable? It rises in Cuilcagh Mountains. County of Davan, Ireland, and after a southwest course of 254 miles, falls Into the Atlantic Ocean between the headlands of Loop and Kerry. It passes Loughs Allen, Boderg, Ree and Derg, and below Limerick It widens into an estuary fifty-six miles long and two to ten miles wide. It has been partly canalized and has been made navigable to the head of Lough Allen not far from Its source. It is connected with Dublin by the Grand and Royal canals and with Belfast. Vessels of 1,000 tons reach Limerick, and small vessels ply to Athlone. What Is a sorority? This is the feminine organization corresponding to the masculine fraternity, and Is nothing more than a club, with a secret ritual, password, grip, etc. A Thought Poverty and shame shall be to him that refuseth instruction; but he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.— Prov. 13:18. • * * mHERE Is an oblique way of reproof which takes off from the vhnij.ness of it. —Steele.
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We never could cry very much over the suffering of a man who lost SIOO,000 In an oil deal, as one recently did in California. Trouble with sleeping so late on Sunday is you eat breakfast and then have a hard time getting hungry for dinner. Better buy some life Insurance. If the agent doesn't sell you he will try to worry you to death. A Chicago woman claims three women tried to steal her husband, which is bound to give him the swell head. Oklahoma woman shot a neighbor for listening in on the telephone, but all of us can’t do that. While Yale students have voluntarily decided to limit drinking, some may consider the sky is the limit. It is estimated a great many men will get hot worrying about the weather during the next few months. Family Fun She’ll Train Him “Sir, T have proposed to your son Charlie and been accepted. We ask your blessing.” i “Young woman, can you keep him in the brand of cigarettes to which he has been accustomed?” “Impossible, dear sir, but In six months he’ll be rolling his own.” Robbie's’ Entorprlzs “Bobby, you naughty, naughty boy! Quit pulling out baby's tongue! What can you mean by It?” "Doctor said the kid was born with a silver spoon in his mouth but darned If I kin find It.” Tommy’s’ History Exam "Tommy, why did Hannibal cross the Alps?” "For Just why the chicken crossed the road, teacher. You don't catch me biting’ on no puzzle.” Sister’s Feller Saved “Jack said he’d kiss me or die In the attempt.” "Good gracious, did you let him?” “Well, you haven't seen any funeral notice, have you?”—Awgwan. One by the Doctor “Doctor, Mrs. Reilly wants to know how long babies should be nursed.” "Tell her the same as short ones,” —Jester.
COMPOUNDS FORMED BY ELEMENTS Electrons Wander AbouJ So Chemical Mystery Is Solved, By DAVID DIETZ, Science Editor of Tae Times. (Copyright by David Dietz) SHE discovery of the way electrons were arranged to form atoms, solved one of the chief mysteries confronting the chemist. That was why certain elements combined with others to form compounds. For whilst there are thousands upon thousands of compounds in existence, the chemist soon found that there were certain definite rules followed by the elements in forming combinations. Thus one atom of sodium unites with one atom of chlorine to form a molecule, of table salt. But two atoms of hydrogen unite with one atom of oxygen to form a molecule of water. Two atoms of oxygen unite with one atom of carbon to form a molecule of carbon dioxide. It will be seen, therefore, that oxygen has twice the combining power of sodium, while carbon, in the case of carbon dioxide, has twice the combining power of oxygen, or four times the combining power of sodium. Element lias V alue The chemist calls the combining power of an element its valence and speaks of an element having a valence of one, two, three or whatever the case may be. Seven appears to be the largest valence encountered. Aside from the fact that elemen*s seem to show preferences for combining with certain other elements, it has also been found that a few elements do not form combinations at all. These are called inert elements by the chemist and include the rare gases, helium, argon, neon and krypton. The reason for the occurrence of chemical combinations is that the arrangement of the electrons around the nucleus possesses varying degrees of stability. It will be remembered that the electrons were arranged in zones around the nucleus. Helium has a very stable atom, hav- j ing two electrons in the first zone, and that zone will exactly hold two electrons. Lithium, however, has three ele<trons, two in the first zone and one : In the second. Consequently there is a tendency for the lithium atom to lose the lone electron in the second , zone. loosing Electrons Some atoms seem to attmept to obtain a stable configuration by losing electrons so as to empty an outer In- j complete zone. Other atoms seem to obtain a stable configuration by gain ing or appropriating enough electrons to completely fill an ineompleted zone. Thus sodium has a tendency to ‘ lose an electron. But chlorine has a tendency to gain an electron. That is why sodium and chlorine j unite to form table salt. A molecule of salt consists of the j atoms arranged in such a way as to j share one electron between them. The chemist can not give a very clear picture of Just how the molecule is formed, but it seems that the two ! nuclei are probably In motion or vl- j brating with respect to each other Atl tho electrons are revolving around their respective nuclei with the ex j ceptlon of the one electron which the sodium atom has a tendency to lose. This Is probably revolving in some complicated orbit about both nuclei. Oxygen Gains Valence An element like oxygen has a tendency to gain or appropriate two electrons. Hence It has a valence of two. Certain atoms appear to be able to gain electrons under some circumstances and to lose them under others. Thus fluorine under some ; conditions has a tendency to lose seven electrons, under others, a ten- \ dency to gain one. The Inert elements have no tendency either to gain or lose, because In each case their configuration is stable and complete. It should be kept in mind that in chemical combinations, changes occur In the arrangement of the cuter electrons. The nucleus undergoes no change. Next article in series: Molecular Structure.
It All Depends By HAL COCHRAN AY, wene'er we mention bathtub to our little 6-year old he starts to fuss and fume and light and j fret. Perhaps, some day, he'll quite j enjoy the water hot, or cold —perhhps j he will, but that bright day’s not yet. And when wo even talk about the j washing of his neck, or mention that j his hands and face are soiled, this j little tot just hollers till his mother | is a wreck. Ah, yes, we must admit j the child is spoiled. You cannot tell a youngster that a bar of soap is fine; you can’t convince | that scrubbing does him good. At j least that sort of chatter never seems j to go v !th mine, he never uses soap j just as he should. But, just the same, this water fear is bunko as a rule, 'cause while the j child at home will act that way, he ! changes, absolutely, when he sees a j swinunin’ pool and in the pool he'll i swim and splash all day.
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Wants Pools To the Editor of The Times I saw in The Times where there is opposition to the issue of bonds for a swimming pool in Brookside Park. As this was another of Mayor Shank's "vote getting” dreams, there is little wonder these bonds are unlikely to be Issued. People off this section of the city can do without modern playgrounds and go to Riverside and enjoy a swim, but the city -can build one of the most modern of pools in Douglas Park for the colored voters of that part of the city* I also see where twenty-three taxpayers of the north side have filed a remonstrance against the bond issue. They have one of the finest playgrounds in the State on the north side along Fall Creek, but they do rot want other taxpayers' children to have a place of this kind. We have playgrounds In the city that have not even a shelter house. Here’s one taxpayer who hopes the poojs are built. W. E. BAUM, 2411 Gale St. . ■ - m .. A “Combination” To the Editor of The l imes The farmer, the politician and the financier. Wonderful combination! A farmer quits work, the politician raises his own salary, the financier
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the United States does not, by either fact or implication, prohibit the Bible trom being read and explained in the public schools. The thirty-thousand signatures required by the school board in petition for the cause, seem disgustingly ah surd to me. I question the validity of such legalization, and feel like pointing with shame to such a board which would entail such schism of red tape in divergence of so sacred a cause. The Bible is one thing and religion is another. We workers for this undertaking set out to get signatures through the Bible-in-the-Public-School tea discussions. Our teas are invitational and include twelve women from different sections of the city, who in turn separately repeat the Bible tea process. We have had enough of the ‘leaflet” tract study that has been “Bibliogically” discoursed front the teacher's desk In our public schools the last two years. The younger children lose the mem-| cry of this intercession while the older ones know the difference between the “leaflets” and the Bible. Os course, these “leaflet” studies are not the Bible. It Is virtually a catechism, or it’s equivalent. DAISYDEAN JUDKINS DEEDS.
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