Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1927 — Page 4

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No law shall bq passed restraining the free inter change of thought and opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write or print freely, on any subject whatever.—Constitution of Indiana.

An Effective Method Mayor Duvall seems to feel that the prosecuting attorney of this county has been unfriendly to him in what he has termed a “hunting and fishing expedition” for evidence. The mayor of this city is entitled to a hearing— If he has anything to say. He did have something to say to the judge of the Criminal Court who has just convicted a politician for contempt on the charge that he had offered a grand juror a bribe of money and a City job to protect the mayor from indictment. He wrote to the judge that he is the victim of a gigantic conspiracy on the part of interests are determined to ruin him. That is serious. _ He wrote that he had evidence that a former administration had stolen thousands of dollars of the people’s money. That is also serious. Judge Collins may be excused for showing some lack of excitement over the request that anew grand jury be summoned to investigate these assertions of the mayor. He has just had an experience one grand jury. He has named two special prosecutors who were not included in the giganticconspiracy” charge by the mayor. The public would show, undoubtedly a greater interest in the charges if the mayor became specific and gave names and dates. WJio is so interested in ruining the mayor of this city that they would form a conspiracy of forgery and perjury and spend thousands of dollais.’ W1)0 could gain by the downfall of the mayor ? Certainly the politicians have had no reason to complain. They have received great consideration from this administration. legitimate business enterprises can hardly be under suspicion. They thrive only when the city is well governed. They suffer when shame and scandal and suspicion attaches to the city government. The mayor should, if he wishes to be taken seriously, give the names of the special interests that are intent upon his destruction. He should name the men who will prove his charges of conspiracy and forgery and public opinion will force action that will be' drastic, if he makes even a plausible case. 4 The reasonableness of his story will determine public opinion. It was the reasonableness of the charges made by Thomas Adams, the fact that Stephenson around whom they centered was universally known to have been in position to do the things claimed, the further fact that political his. tory and common rumor had already aroused suspicion, that forced the inquiry. # As to his charge that the former administration stole thousands of dollars of the people’s money, the mayor apparently is dilatory unless his information is recent. The former grand jury was in session eleven weeks. It had the services of the attorney general of this State and two special assistants of high standing as its adviser. That, it might seem, was the proper time to present evidence. If there be any truth to the charges so solemnly lodged by the mayor with the criminal court and he believes that something will be lost by waiting until July when another grand jury will be drawn, an effective method would be the publication or something more specific than generalities. Who is trying to ruin him? Where did they conspire? Who stole the people’s money-and how much did they steal? The people really want to know. Just a Suggestion It is just possible that D. C. Stephenson, formerczar of Indiana, who made the charge last summer that he could produce documentary evidence of political corruption, has changed his mind by this time and would now tell things which he refused to tell when he was brought before the grand jury last fall. Readers of The Times know that Stephenson is now being punished by incarceration in an isolation cell. He sits through his days apart from'Sther convicts. He speaks to no human being except the man who brings his food that is shoved through the doors, or perhaps an occasional word with the guard who stands outside that cell. For eight days he was given what is termed the “solitary” and if members of the prison board are to be believed the punishment left hjfh broken in spirit, crying for mercy. The Times will give to the prosecutor the name of an official to whom this statement was made by a member of the prison board if he desires. ' It would seem that the prosecuting officials of the county, consisting now of Prosecutor Remy and two special assistants, John Holtzman, a former mayor, and Emsley Johnson,' an outstanding lawyer, might be interested in discovering whether Stephenson now has anything to tell. The treatment of Stephenson has been unusual. It is admitted that he is being isolated for infractions of the rules. The punishment began with the return of a paroled 'convict who told of a plot to escape and kill the Governor, and whose information led to the discharge of guards for aiding , Stephenson in sending out letters.It must not be forgotten that immediately fol-. lowing the publication of the Stephenson letters by Thomas Adams every effort was made to prevent any newspaper man from seeing this convict. The Governor refused to issue any permit. The board of trustees met hurriedly at the bedside of one of its members to hurriedly indorse a program of isolation for Stephenson and put into effect rules that had never been in force concerning other prisoners. There was an interim in which all official activities were directed toward keeping any one, including six State Senators, from talking to him. True, weeks later, Stephenson was brought before the local grand jury and refused to talk. But many things had happened between the pubi lication of those letters and the appearance of SteI phenson. / ' He had been seen by lawyers who showed a revived interest in his appeal. How closely he is now held is shown by the fact that his attorney is now in court demanding perfitssion to Interview him without the espionage of he prison" officials who would be in position to reveal his communications and perhaps send him

back to that gentle experience oi| the “solitary” or other forms of physical punishment from which he might shrink. Just how long the human brain, especially one which had once been afflicted with delusions of grandeur and had once been Intoxicated with power, can stand seclusion, will be interesting to physicians and psychologists. It may be remarked that the present treatment of Stephenson is often used by prison officials to force men to talk and confess. This might be a fine time for prosecutors to again endeavor to discover much truth there was in the claim of Stephenson that he could produce documents of interest to the people of the State. The people are interested. Officials should be. A Question of Tact Knowing that American aviators were preparing to take off on the trans-Atlantic hop whidi seems to have ended so tragically for the gallant Frenchmen, Captain Nungesser and Major Coli, Ambassador Herrick, in Paris, cabled the State Department suggesting a postponement. The people of France, he pointed out, are deeply moved and anxious over the lack of news of the missing aviators, and out of regard for their present state of anxiety, the ambassador feels it would perhaps be .better if the attempt were put off until the fate of the airmen is known. Ambassador Herrick's position is, of course, correct. While the overseas flight is largely a sporting proposition, open to all comers, and though two or three different teaids of Americans have been preparing for months to attempt it, it would hardly be f the tactful thing to do just now. “The surest way of honoring Captain N'ungesser ahd Major Coli,” one of the Bertaud-Chamberlin team, now waiting to make the try, “is to carry on the undertaking which they so gallantly started.” This sentiment, also, is entirely correct. Nungesser and Coli would be the first to say: “Carry on!” And none would applaud more spontaneously or more sincerely than they any pilot who succeeded • where they failed. But untilfthe world learns their fate; until it knows whether they ararfclive or dead, it might not be regarded as the sportsmanlike thing to do, to turn the trick they were lost attempting. At least it would be debatable ethics. Our relations with France, sad to relate, arc none too good at best. For present purposes it is beside the nlark to say which country is to blame. It is therefore more important for us to lean back lest we give needless, avoidable offense, than it Is to be the first to hop the Atlantjc without a stop. j Borah Flays Secret Diplomacy The people of America are entitled to know the ! exact relation which this country hears to every other government, Senator William E. Borah, chairman of the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, told 6,000 persons who, forsaking movies, radios and bridge parties, heard him talk In Cleveland Monday night. “Give the people of America the facts,” Borah urged, “and they will take care of foreign affairs.” Secret diplomacy and Its blood brother, propaganda, are the makers of wars among nations, said the Senator. Wars, he said, are not made by the peopltes of the warring nations. Wars are manufactured by small groups pf secret diplomats who withhold the tacts from the people and feed them on a diet of insidious propaganda, Borah declared. Borah said the big powers of the World today are bent on territorial aggrandizement. It is literally dangerous, he says, for a little nation to be found in possession of great natural resources. Some big, benevolent nation takes compassion upon such a little nation and, with the aid of marines and battleships, helps the smaller brother put his house in better order. $ Borah is right when he calls on the secret diplomats to throw open their doors and give the facts to the people instead of propaganda. He Is right when he urges “open consideration and discussion of our foreifn affairs.” He Is right when he says that, “no war should ever be begun except for defense against aggressions without first submitting the real facts to the people who must fight and die if war comes.” He is right wheft. he says that such a struggle for independence and national integrity as is now in progress should not be interfered with by the big powers. He Is right when Ve says that this Nation should protect the lives of its nationals In whatever land they may be, but that this country has no right deliberately to acquire by force the resources of any other nation, weak or strong. Lastly, Borah is right when he says: “The power of public opinion is stupendously greater than the ppwpr of force,” if by that he means enlightened public opinion. Open the doors of diplomacy. Give the people the facts. We join with Senator Borah when he says: “Before the people become bound by a treaty or a nation is obligated by a policy, the people are entitled to know the facts.” Brush your teeth before and after kissing, the dentists advise. Better stuff a little cotton into your ears, too. The smack may deafen one, • i The synthetic age has progressed far—but hasn’t gone to a man’s head yet.

Law and Justice By Dexter M. Keeezer ~

A man was driving his automobile down a country road at night when he was blinded by the lights of a car coming In the opposite direction. He kept on going, ran over a farmer who was walking along the road, and severely injured him. The farmer sued the motorist who hit him for damages. The motorist contended that he should not be required to pay damages because the accident was the result of the bright lights on the car coming in the opposite direction. HOW WOULD YOU DECIDE THIS CASE? The actual decision: The Supreme Court of Florida decided that the motorist was liable to pay 56.000 damages, assessed In a lower court. The reason given was that he was negligent in keeping going after he was blinded, and the negligence of the “bright light” driver was no excuse for his carelessness.

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Says: 4s a Matter of Common Sense, Most People Are Good Spoi'ts.

By M. E. Tracy If France got too excited, so did we. Exaggerated news reports were to blame in both cases. The same kind of guesswork that led France to believe that Nungesser and Coli had landed led us to believe that French feeling had become bitterly anti-American. It was disappointing for France to be undeceived, but it is-pleasant for us. We are glad to know that Ambassador llerrick overestimated the excitement, and that it is all right for our fliers to take the air. Meanwhile, the United Press deserves praise for the sane and conservative manner in which it handled the situation' at both ends of the cable. Trouble Seekers All of us are too ready to suspect trouble, especially when dealing with international problems. Asa matter of common sense, most people are good sports. Every one in America stood ready to applaud Nungesser and Coli, and every one is sorry that the privilege of showing admiration for these brave men was denied. Why should we assume that the French are any different even if the Paris crowds did show annoyance at being misled by false reports. Chamberlin and Bertaud will hop off Saturday morning, providing conditions are favorable. T>he blessings not only of a proud America but of any interested world will go with them. Five hundred million people will watch their progress, hoping for victory, but glad to go to the rescue I if trouble comes. Why can t we get it into our heads ! that, there are bonds of common svm- 1 pathy which cross national boundaries, and unite all people. Capital Punishment The Gray-Snyder ease has opened the debate on capital punishment. There is nothing new to be said on the subject, of course, since it has ! been argued ahd exhausted on In- ' numerable occasions. Dr. Will Durant voices the hopes of njost people when he forecasts that capital punishment will be abolished some day. Theoretically, there are few reasons why,it should be retained". It remains in practice, however, and probably will remain in practice for a long time because of one obvious reason, and that is the part pardons have come to play in our system of justice. If people could be sure that those i sentenced to life imprisomhent would serve the full term, they would ipoon abolish capital punishment. The fact that they can’t be sure of this, that murderers are being pardoned every day in the week for no good cause, constitutes the real difficulty. Asa .matter of fact capital punishment plays a rather unimportant part in the administration of our laws. From ten to twelve thousand murderes are committed in this country each year, but not/ one half of one per cere of the murderers suffer death. We have capital punishment for emergencies, for cases in which we Want to be absolutely sure that the penalty sticks. Story of ‘Pinky’ Sixty-seven years ago Henry Ward Beecher dramatized slavery for his congregation by selling a yohng Negro girl from the pulpit^ Men and women became so vvronght up by the spectacle that they threw jewelry and pocketbooks into the contribution box. Two thousand dollars were raised where only six hundred dollars were needed to buy the young girl’s freedom. We read such things as we read strange tales />f fancy. They are enough in themselves to satisfy us, and we seldom inquire what became of the characters. “Pinky,” the young girl whom Henry Ward Beecher sold, has remained in oblivion ever since she played her tragic role and. in spite of the fact that she afterwards became .a college graduate and married a lawyer bf Washington, D. C. Next Sunday sbe will stand once again in the pulpit, of Plymouth Church, a vivid illustration of one of the profound changes that have taken place in this country within three generations. \ Roumania Celebrates Roumania hag just celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of her liberation from Turkey. This is another event that illustrates how the world has changed durirlg the last half century. Roumania has not only become an independent nation, but one to be reckoned with in the Near Eastern affairs while Turkey has deteriorated to a mere of her former self and a dependent on the kindness of a Christian world. It hardly seems possible that the Christian world once lived in fear of Turkey and that Turkish fleets once dominated the Mediterranean Sea. The institutions of men are mortal just as meg are mortal. Nothing is permanent except the spirit of progress, which itself functions through change and innovation. Q. Are reconstructed . emeralds anil synthetic emeralds the same? A. There are no reconstructed emeralds and the so-called synthetic emerald is not an emerald but a synthetic green sapphire. In general a reconstructed stone is one that is made of small chips of the genuine stone while a synthetic stone is produced by artificial means. Q. How old Is Ben Alexander, the boy movie actor? A. In his fourteenth year, -

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Miss Elizabeth Patterson There should he no doubt regarding the popularity of Elizabeth Patterson in this city, following the splendid reception she is receiving at every performance of "Lazy Bones” at Keith’s this week. She is indeed tho favorite of many seasons of the Walker company.

Looking Over the New Shows

Just to show that the world's famous archer Dan won’t behave, O’Dunn and Day, •comedians, are presenting their comedy sketch “Cupid Behave” as the headline entertainment on the Palace Theater bill the last half of this week. Songs and dances with comedy chatter are mingled in the act. Compared to a miniature Symphony Orchestra the Little Symphony Orchestra offers! “Strains and Strings” as the co-headline<L bit. Six men play stringed instruments and offer popular songs. Minet Andre is the featured singer and dancer. Several of the men have been featured in such symphonies as the St. Louis, Cleveland and Chicago. Sydney Grant is known as a musical comedy star, whe played with Chari note Greenwood in “So-Long-Letty.” |dr. Grant \\ith his musical comedy experience is also a vaudevillian and in his new act shows his comedian tendencies. “Original Story Songs” are the kind that Gertrude Barnes offers in her fun fest. Miss Barnes is assisted by Ramon Ringo, her, pianist. Miss Physical Culture is a yottng woman chosen from 60,000 contestants by Bernarr McFadden as possessing the most perfect form. “Stage Madness’’ is the photoplay with Virginia Valli, Tulllo Carmenati, Richard Walling and Lou Tellegen. Pathe News, a comedy and topics of the day are also shown. Other theaters today offer: “White Cargo,” at English’s: “Lazybones,” at Keith’s; Bartee Sisters Revue, at the Lyric; "Cabaret,” at the Apollo; “Mother,” at the Colonial: “Wedding Bills,” at the Ohio: “Jim, the Conqueror,” at the Uptown; “The Night of Love,” at the Circle, and "Is That Nice?” at the Isis. MURAT AT DEDICATION Local Shriners Go to Terre Haute for Temple Opening. Unifosmed bodies of Murat Shriners today went to Terre Haute in a special train to participate in the dedication of the $300,000 mosque of Zorah Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. A large delegation of T6cal Shriners made the trip. Several iuindred visitors witnessed the formal dedication of the temple Wednesday which was participated in by many high Masons. Preceding the dedication ceremony Wednesday a parade featured.

3fxit Property Owners Asked to Petition Streets.

The street commissioner's office only repairs streets. Correspondents of Mr. Fixit who desire a good street in their neighborhood should, petition tho hoard of works for the ini. provement instead of asking til* street commissioner to build a roadway. Street Commissioner George Woodward said his department only keeps street already built in condition. A resident of Euclid Ave. asks Mr. Fixit to secure cinders fhr K. ThirtyFirst St., between Wood and Euclid ■ Ave., or it will be necessary to get blocks and tackles to pul! out autos.” The street commissioner promised to inspect the street and give whatever temporary relief he can. TO TALK IMPROVEMENTS n Safely Board and Chamber Committee lo Meet Friday. The board of safety will meet Friday at luncheon with the Chamber of Commerce civic affairs committee to discuss the hoard improvement program for Indianapolis, William H. Book, civic affairs secretary, said today. 'William Fortune is chairman. Board members arc: PresTdent, O. D. Haskett, John George and John Kuhns. Q. What is the origin and nationality of the name "Halleck"? A. It comes from the middle English word “balk” meaning “a corner." The family name originated as a locality name, “the corners.”

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Yesterday’s question was: Con tract No 'Trump; West opens with the Eight of Diamonds. Dummy has two small, and Closed Hand King. Queen and one small. Where are the other Diamonds higher than the Eight? The answer is: West has the Ace, Jack and Nine of Spades, and East has the Ten. AVest must have three • better than the Eight he led. If these three had been Ace-Jack-Ten, Ace-Ten-Nine, or Jack-Ten-Nine, the Ejght would not have been led. The division above named is therefore the only one possible. Today's question: Against a Heart contract, West leads the Six of Hearts. Dummy has the Nine-Eight-Three, Closed Hand the King Jack-Four. Where are the other Hearts higher than the Six? Answer tomorrow. A correspondent in Massachusetts has asked for cointfent concerning players who criticise their partners. Excerpts from my answer follow: The gratuitous criticism heard at the Bridge table renrely benevts the critic. If the partner has erred, the error liap been committed and cannot be retracted. Criticism only disturbs his equilibrium and fixes his mind upon the bid or play that has been, keeping him from concentrating upon situations yet to A be. 'Thousands of points have been R lost because caustic and uncalledfor comment has ui>set the partner criticised. Criticism is hound to make its object antagonistic or timorous. In neither frame of mind can he do his best. Therefore, if you feel it your duty to aid your partner’s game by giving him the benefit of your supposed greater knowledge and experience, remember that Comment during the hand is possibly illegal, probably unethical, ami almost, certainly detrimental to your own interest. ‘Postpone it until after the conclusion of tho rubber or sitting. Bridge instruction? given in a friendly way, at the proper time by a competent player, is beneficial; but when given under fire, is detrimental. The above refers to criticism which is sound. Criticism w hieh is unsound or based upon results (and fully three-quarters of tho comment heard at the Bridge table is “hindsight” criticism) is harmful and inexcusable at all times. There are some who think that by assuming the role of critic they add to their bridge reputations. Little do they know that the real expert never criticise!* When his partner is losing tricks! his face is wieathed in smiles and lie subsequently* benefits by his tactful good nature. Today's pointer is: DO NOT (,'BITKTSK YOUR PARTNER. INDIANAPOLIS LAUDED^ ] " / City Delegation at Chicago Fire Prevention Session. Hv Timm Special CHICAGO, May ll—"Fir® Prevention as a. Factor in Attracting Industries to Cities” was the topic of an address here today by Harmon ‘ E. Srtoke, assistant director of the civic affairs department, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, and secretary of k the Junior Chamber, before the/National Fire Association at Hotel Congress. Snoke lauded Indianapolis as lending in fire prevention measures adopted through a program of fire prevention education carried on by the Chamber of Commerce. Frank C. Jordan, secretary Indianapolis Water Company, chairman of the chamber committee, second association vice president, is attending. Snoke’s address was n special subject for discussion under “Fire Prevention Problems of Chambers of Commerce."

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