Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 69, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 July 1927 — Page 4

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After Long Months After long months, under which the state has suffered much from suspicion and distrust, D. C. Stephenson is again before a Marion County grand jury. Finally there appears a chance that the people will gain whatever truth my lie behind that famous leter which he smuggled from the penitentiary months ago in which he said that he could prove vast corruption in the time when he was “the law.” Whatever the State has suffered in the meantime can be laid at the door of the officials of this State who have persistently blocked any real inquiry. The people remember when Stephenson was brought here before for the purpose of testifying and announced that he would answer no questions. That was interpreted then by those most interested as suggestive that he had no documents of any sort and that he had been bluffing. The grand jury was differently organized then. It had special prosecutors who were being paid from the contingent fund of the Governor. It finally drew suspicion upon itself by its unusual report. His appearance before the grand jury at that time came after a lapse of time during which only those who might be interested in suppression had been allowed to see or talk to the former dragon who had made himself dictator of Indiana. The people remember that following the publicatio nos that firge leter ever effort to see Stephenson was blocked. Newspaper men were refused admission, although for fifteen years or more they had been permitted to freely interview any prisoner who might have something of interest to the public. • Even the request that six State Senators, representing both political parties, be allowed to see him was refused by the Governor and the prison trustees who are named by the Governor. But Maroney, that Federal agent who has always been in close confidence of politicians, saw Stephenson. So did Julian, who was named by The Times as the probable custodion of the Stephenson documents. He was admitted to the prison and then disappeared for weeks while the grand jury was in session. Others saw him, but only those who were interested in maintaining in the public mind a doubt as to the existence of any documents of any kind. And the .politicians of the State spread the word that there were no documents, that Steve was a braggart and a blackmailer, that he had nothing. Everyone quit but The Times and Thomas H. Adams of Vincennes. The cloak of secrecy covered the affair. The Times had proved to the public that there had been “documents.” It produced the photographer who had made copies of them. It produced witnesses who saw them while Stephenson was feverishly writing his notations upon his cancelled checks. In an unguarded moment the prison trustees permitted the editor of The Times to talk to Stephenson out in the open and in their presence. And from that moment things began to happen which have changed the picture from the time that Stephenson, under life sentence and having nothing to fear in the way of punishments by courts, smiling said that he would answer no questions of a grand jury whose verdict he predicted with accuracy. The Times was then able to publish a check given to Ed Jackgon for $2,500. During the grand jury inquiry the Governor had denied the existence of a $5,000 check “or any other” for campaign purposes. The Stephenson note written in the Noblesville jail said that the check was one-fourth of SIO,OOO given personally to Jackson for his primary campaign. The Governor said that he sold Steve a horse. That made one issue clear and plain. The Governor said it was a legitimate transaction, although he had not made the path of the grand jury easy last fall by telling them of this check and thus dispelling any doubts as to the existence of cheeks of any kind. Stephenson, months ago, had said it was a political contribution. That check started other things. And more followed when The Times publishe da letter written by Stephenson to Jackson during the campaign of 1924. In that letter Stephenson complained that he could no longer keep his word to Jackson not to quarrel with the Klan leaders who had succeeded him. He recounted his services. He told of huge gums spent to promote a fake LaFollette candidacy. He wrote then that he had spent $73,216 in the Jackson primary. Still there was that “dignified silence” ou the part of those who might be expected to become vocal. Then came the finding of the “black boxes,”

delivered by the man who, at the very outset The Timgs had named as their probable custodian. Julian brought them from their musty hiding place. Just why he did so can some day be explained by the prosecutors. In that matter The Times played no unimportant part. That is the different setting for the present appearance of Stephengon at the grand jury and whatever he may tel. For the prosecutors now have documents and records, letters and photographs, corroborative proof of the statements in that first letter. And it is a different Stephenson. It is a man who has said that he has been “doubled crossed for the last time.” Who double-crossed him? Why wag he silent? Why was he not permitted to talk months ago? What did he then expect and why? These are the things that are now important. * The clean-up time come for Indiana. The end of the trial is in sight. If War Between the U. S. and Britain Is Unthinkable . . . If, as Americans and Britons keep saying, war between our two countries is "unthinkable,” why can’t they come to terms on cruiser tonnage at Geneva? If war between Britain and America is “unthinkable,” why does Britain object to fixing a maximum total on the cruiser tonnage the two countries may. have, and allowing each country to build to suit its own needs with n such limitations? These questions are asked in all sincerity. In London, in Washington and in Geneva, our statesmen keep declaring that Britain and America would not think of arming against one another. But, by their acts, they are fast giving the world a contrary impression. If Britain and America are now agreed—they were at Washington conference of 19^1 —on the principle of naval parity; if they have not thought of arming against one another, and if they believe war between them is really “unthinkable,” why should Britain or America care a rap what type of cruisers .the other country builds providing the total ships do not exceed the tonnage limit agreed upon? At the Washington conference Britain and America agreed that each should have a total of 525,000 tons of battleships; that no single battleship should exceed 35,000 tons, and that these should not carry guns in excess of sixteen-inch calibre. Within these limitations each country was left perfectly free to build battleships as big or as little, and mount sixteen-inch thunderers or mere popguns, as it pleased. Why, then, in all conscience, can’t the same two nations come to a similar agreement with regard to cruisers? Any fair-minded person wifi readily admit that, given her magnificent string of naval bases stretching around the world, Britain has no great need for large cruisers. But the same unbiased turn of mind should permit any one to see that, without such a chain of bases, the United States does have a very real need for the larger type cruiser because of its greater steaming radius. Britain, with her chain of naval bases and 300,000 tons of small cruisers, supported by a colossal merchant marine capable of carrying six-inch guns in war time, would be far more than a match for the United States, with no bases to speak of, but with 300,000 tons of the larger size cruisers supported by a merchant marine pitiful when compared with that of Britain. Any advantage the United States might possibly have by possessing cruisers with a longer radius of action would be more than wiped out by Britain having a greater number of smaller cruisers with adequate base facilities always close at hand. Strangely enough, however, Britain, from the very first, has acted at Geneva as if her very existence were at stake—as if it were 1914 and the United States were a Germany scheming for her downfall. Americans, certainly, regard war with Britain not only as “unthinkable,” but as the beginning of the end of our present civilization. We believe the British people feel pretty much the same. But while their statesmen at Geneva have talked in that strain, they have not always acted as though they believed it. Had they practiced as they preached, an agreement would have been reached ere now. And, should you be seized with the desire to grow oranges, of course you should address all communications to some naval officer. • Suggested slogan for the Legion: “Paris, we are broke!”

Law and Justice By Dexter M. Keezer

A group of farmers bought guaranteed seed potatoes. When they were delivered, the farmers noted that they did not look to be very good, but they planted them. The crop of potatoes from these seeds was almost a complete failure and the farmers sued the seller of the seeds for the loss which they had sustained. They contended that the seller had guaranteed the seeds and that, although they were skeptical when they planted them, they were entitled to recover the loss they had suffered on account of them. The seller of the seed potatoes contended that the farmers should not be allowed to recover for their loss in planting and cultivating them. He said that when they noted that the seeds did not look good they should have exchanged them, or returned them and bought other seed. He argued that, having planted what they had reason to believe were inferior seeds, the farmers should not be allowed to collect for their losses after that, but should be required to pay what the seeds were actually worth at the time of delivery. HOW WOULD YOU DECIDE THIS CASE? The actual decision: The Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia decided that the, farmers should pay what the seed potatoes were worth at the time of delivery. It refused to allow them to recover for their losses on account of using the inferior seed on the ground that they could have obtained go’od seed at planting time but went ahead and planted the seed, although they suspected that it was not good.

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THE TEMPERATURE OF FOREST AIR* In the dog days one seeks coolness in the shade of the forest/ It is uncommon, however, to take a thermometer along, and few people have any definite idea as to how the temperature under the trees compares with that of the open country, either by day or by night, in hot weather or cold. The facts are these: On an average for the year the air of a forest in the temperate zone is slightly cooler—not more than a degree or so—than that of the unshaded land around it. In summer the forest air is generally a few degrees cooler than the air outside by day, and somewhat warmer than the air outside by night. The daytime air of the forest is relatively cool, but not, as most people suppose, merely because the foliage shuts out the rays of the sun. A tin roof does the same thing. Indeed such a roof is a much more effectual shade than a canopy of leaves, but it does not afford a comfortable retreat beneath it from the sun’s heat. The roof grows hot and heats the underlying air. The leaves do not grow hot, as they are kept cool by the active evaporation of water from their surfaces. It is this process, chiefly, that accounts for the coolness of forest air on a hot summer day. By night evaporation from the leaves is checked and is often replaced by the reverse process—condensation of moisture, from the air in the form of dew—which tends to keep the leaves warm. At the same time they serve as a screen, which prevents the earth and the air beneath them from radiating their heat to the sky. Hence the air remains relatively warm. (All rights reserved by Science Service. Inc.)

Mr. Fixit Requests for Grading and Oiling Received.

Mr. Fixit, The Times reporter at city hal!, will be glad to present your complaints to city officials. Letters must bear writer’s name and address. Names will not be published. Several requests for grading and oiling districts are being made. The street commissioner’s department men say that they are taking care of these complaints as quickly as possible. Mr. Fixit: Will you try to help us get W. Walnut St., between Rochester and Luett Sts., graded? We were not able to get our machine in the garage last winter. Nothing has been done to the road since. Thanking you for whatever you can do for us, we are, yours truly, CITIZENS. A grading gang is reported to be working just north of there now. It is not known if they will get back to your district. Dear Mr. Fixit: In regard to oiling street at Thirty-Fifth and Kenwood. It is terribly dusty. We cannot raise the windows because of it. It is very uncomfortable these hot days. My tenants are complaining about it. Anything you can do in getting this street oiled will be greatly appreciated. PROPERTY OWNER. Officials say workers will be out there soon. They cannot fix a definite date. Mr. Fixit: The vacant lots on the east end of Finley St. are grown up in weeds about four or five feet in height. lam wondering if something can’t be done with them before they go to seed. A TIMES READER. Another complaint has been received on this section. It has been placed on the list and will be investigated soon.

Brain Teasers

Answers for today's Bible quiz will be found on page 14: ( 1. What incident of Old Testament history is illustrated in the drawing below?

2. What did Judas do with the money given him for Christ’s betrayal? 3. What did Pilate’s wife advise Pilate to do with Christ? 4. To whom did the Lord reveal the destruction of Eli’s house? 5. Who was the mother of Samuel? 6. In what land was Job a resident when afflicted by Satan? 7. How was Delilah bribed to reveal the secret of Sampson’s strength to the Philistines? 8. Where did the Lord command Moses and Aaron to go at the time of Aaron’s death? 9. Upon whom did Moses put Aaron’s garments after Aaron died? 1$; What did the parable of the ten virgins illustrate?

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The Noted Russian Cossack Chorus to Be Heard for Second Time at Lake Winona in Recital Monday

B-— IECAUSE of the splendid program given by the Russian Cossack Chorus at Winona Lake last season and the many requests that they be heard this year, the Winona management announces that this great chorus will appear at Winona Lake on Monday evening, Aug 1. These men, fourteen in number, natives of Russia, are highly trained in their art. A year-long tour in Italy was a triumph of artistry. They were the hit of Paris and the French Riveria concert season. The Queen of Spain visited all their concerts while at Madrid and congratulated Socoloff, the leader, with the success obtained by his chorus. Latin America greeted them as the greatest artistic organization of the world, and the United states, during the past year, has been giving them an enthusiastic hearing. This chorus has long been the singing voice of Russia. The handling of chorus numbers by this group of artists is entirely different from anything ever heard in America. The shading and general delivery of the singers are near perfection, as are the interpretations of the brilliant director. The

(Anderson Herald) It was a pair of Hoosier born boys, Wilbur and Orville Wright, who grew up near Newcastle, Ind., who made flying possible. Now it is another Hoosier, Francis Jenkins, former „ . _ Richmond youth, who is destined, it HoosierS seems, to make flying by man more and Air practicable. He has been granted within the past few days two imporTravel tant patents, one providing for the take-off of airplanes on a small space, and the other for enabling a flier to land during a fog. The first device is operated on the principle of a catapult, which drops the airplane from an inclined runway, thereby giving it great speed and enabling it to attain lifting qualities in a space of a few yards. Postmaster General New, another Hoosier, has urged practical application of the idea by recommending establishment in New York of a central postoffice, with an aerial landing and take-off facilities on the roof. The fog-conquering device is operated on the principle of a microphone which measures space as determined by earth sounds. As the plane approaches the ground, the device throws out sufficient light beams to guide the aviator to a safe landing place. Thus man continues his progress in dominating the air. (Anderson Bulletin) The Indianapolis Times is a financially responsible newspaper. It is a valuable unit of a several million dollar corporation. It is morally, criminally, financially and absolutely legally responsible Explana- for its utterances. So are its owners ~ it and editors likewise responsible. There tion NO W is no mistake about this. Necessary The Times publishes some serious statements about Governor Ed Jackson in his relations with McCray, George Coffin, D. C. Stephenson, former Klan leader, and other high-up Republican leaders in Indiana. The Times boasts of its “full sense of gravity of the charge, and its own responsibility in the matter.” It also offers “to back in any court, and before the greater court of public opinion” its statements. These Republican scandals brought on this State by some of that party’s leaders will not down. They must be cleared up and explained. There is no other course for the accused. The people will not stand for quibbling and soft pedal denials. They are aroused, and are determined to clean up this Republican mess. There is one man, more than all others, to clear and clear up these scandals. And that man is Gov-

You can set an answer to any question of fact or information by writing tv The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Ave., Washington, D. C.. Inclosing 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 confidential.—Editor. How can perspiration stains be cleansed from garments? Moisten the stains with clear water, and dip a clean cloth in cornstarch and rub the cornstarch well into the stain. This makes a thin coat of paste on the garment. Let it dry for about thirty minutes, then remove with a stiff brush. This treatment is said not only to remove the stain, but also the odor. How many trans-Atlantic air flights were accomplished in 1919? The Atlantic was crossed lour

program to be given will be Russian throughout with the exception of the encore numbers. The hearers will be given an example of real technique in choral singing, made possible by artistic leadership and wonderful training. Solp parts sung by the clear-toned baritone, blended with the united harmony of the whole. the deep rumble of the bass, the high notes of the falsettos and each of the other parts taking their important place, give the effect of a mighty organ. The costumes of the chorus with their appropriateness will add a great deal to the atmosphere of the presentation, the leaders’ being slightly different from the rest, but all strictly Russian. The chorus, in the opinion of those who heard it here, among these many talented musicians, was pronounced to be the most skillful group singing ever heard in this section. exampling the beauty of music possible through leadership and perfection of unison. The Irvington School of Music presents an organ recital as follovs Monday night:

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times that year by airplanes and dirigibles. The first flight was made by the United States naval seaplane NC-4 in charge of Lieut. Commander A. C. Read, flying from Rockaway, New York to Plymouth, England by way of the Azores Portugal and Spain. The second crossing was accomplished by Capt.

Do You Know — That through the Travelers' Aid Society, a Community Fund agency, an average of 288 persons a month are cared for, guided, put on the right trains, directed when they are lost given aid when they are stranded.

Duet (piano and organ)—“Kamenoi Osctron" Rubinstein Dorothea Hugh. Mildred Smith "Cradle Song” Greig "Minuet" Beethoven James Westover "To a Wild Rose" MacDowell Lorene Hollingsworth "Valse Lucille” Frlnel Eleanor Marvls Trio—"Bareorolle" from "Tales of Hoffman." Julia Cooper, cello. Joseph Cooper, violin. Dorothea Hugh, organ. "Maestoss" MacDowell Dorothea Hugh Cornet solo—Selected. Majorle McCullough "Evensong” Martin Claude Van Sickle "A Deserted Farm" MacDowell Grace Eaton "Narcissus" Nevin Marjorie Hufford Ar— | LBERTO Salvi. the world's greatest harpist, is coming to . Winona Lake, Ind., Thursday evening, Aug. 4. Probably never has any concert artist been a greater revelation to his audience than Signor Salvi. He has revolutionized harp playing and has accomplished brilliant results which were hitherto considered impossible for this instrument. This is Salvi's third appearance at Winona. Both times he presented a most brilliant program. The management considers itself fortunate to be able to secure again this noted artist.

ernor Ed Jackson. He must explain the statements of his connection, if any. with them. It is his only alternative. Silence will not satisfy the public conscience. An, explanation by the Governor of his innocence of any wrong doing with the Stephenson gang ought not to be embarrassing or distressing. The truth, if he is innocent, will not harm him. He owes an immediate explanation to the public of all he knows of this unsavory Republican mess. Let there be no evasion, concealment or obscurity of the facts. The press of the State is practically unanimous in its demands of his explanation. No silence of Mr. Jackson's and his associates will satisfy the press. The press will not stand for any deception or evasion. The contents of Steve’s black boxes and letters will all be published in due time The sooner the better (Lebanon Reporter) Lebanon should frequently congratulate itself on the fact that party politics is kept out of the administration of the public school system here. Probably no other town in Indiana is less disturbed in its school affairs by politics than Lebanon. Politics So free from partisan affiliation RlnM is the man agement of the schools that it is not likely that ten Lebanon peoSchool WorkQte know the politics of Paul Van Riper, superintendent of city schools. Mr. Van Riper is a school man and not a politician. The members of the board of education have sense enough to realize that their Job is to provide Lebanon with the equipment, finances and staff for an efficient school system. The superintendent is selected because of his ability as a school executive rather than tor his success as a politician. The result is Lebanon has a fine school system, the management of which is entirely free from political flavor. In contrast with the Lebanon policy is the situation at Indianapolis, where during recent years politics has kept the school administration in constant turmoil. Appointments have been forced on the basis of political pull and party preference. Contracts have been awarded as political patronage. Politics has blocked the work of the school. Indianapolis has gathered unto itself an off-taste reputation among educators and no school man of first calibre would consider the appointment of superintendent when the situation exploded in another of its climaxes last week. Politics has no place in the administration of the public schools and fdrtunate indeed is the city that having learned this lesson keeps it learned.

John Alcock of England and his American navigator, Lieut. A. W. Brown, flying from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Chlifden, Ireland which ;was the first transoceanic non-stop flight. The third and fourth crossings were made by the British rigid dirgible R-34, which sailed from Scotland to Long Island and return. How many terms can a President of the United States serve? The Constitution does not limit the number of terms. No President has ever served more than two. Who played the part of Willowdean in the photoplay “Summer Bachelors?” Leila Hyams.

JULY 30, 1927

TRACY SAYS: When You Come to Think of It, There Is No More Sense in a Toll Bridge Thqn in a Toll Road.

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 30. This is one of those substantial mid-western communities that grew up with the prairie beside a river. It is old enough to be rich in tradition and far enough away from the roaring industrial centers to have developed an individuality. Though modern insolar as comforts and convenience go, it still' breathes the atmosphere of its sturdy pioneer founders. It is a busy place, with its thirty odd furniture factories, its five stove manufactories and other industrial , plants, but still possessed of a quiet, contented attitude wfiich makes the visitor feel at home. Fertile Farm Land The land around Evansville is flat, fertile and productive, with fields of waving corn on every hand. The river on which it fronts is broad and clear, a differentt andmore beautiful Ohio than one sees at Pittsburgh or Cincinnati. TheJ water-front is neat and attractive.™ Tri-State Terrifory Evansville occupies the center of what is called the tri-State terri-, tory. This territory includes southwestern Indiana, southeastern Illinois and northwestern Kentucky, and contains about 17,000 square miles, and a population of nearly one million. It is primarily an agriculturral region, but boasts no less than 150" coal mines, and at least one good oil field, beside which there are scenes of historical events and freaks of nature to intrigue the imagination. , Historic District Fifty miles north of Evansville, ! is old Vincennes, where the French established a settlement more than' i two centuries ago, and where the { first Gimbel store was started. | Thirty-five miles west is New Harmony, where Father Rapp came with his followers in 1810, and later Robert Owen with his ‘boatload of. j knowledge.” ■Ninety miles upriver, is Wyandotte Cave, twenty-three miles deep, and once selected as a storehouse by onion speculators who thought they could corner the market. Thirty miles east, is the spot where Nancy Hanks lived her short, but beautiful career as the mother of Abraham Lincoln. Usual Bridge Fight 1 The first settler in Evansville, Hugh McGary, had hardly staked out his land and built a log cabin | before he petitioned for the privilege ; of operating a ferry across the Ohio. That 1 was in 1812, and crossing the Ohio has been more or less of a problem for Evansville ever since. Just now it centers on the construction of a bridge, with the usual j conflict between those who want one J publicly owned, and these who see a. ' a chance to make 50 or 100 per cent j on tolls. I Ohio River Afflicted For one reason or another, the Ohio River seems to be afflicted with | toll bridges. There arc four at Cincinnati, one cf which earns almost enough each year to pay its original cost. There is no bridge, free or toll, within 100 miles of Evansville. The great highway, designed to connect Chicago with the South, passes through this city, which means that if the public does not build a bridge, some private interest will. Quite Inconsistent The toll bridge crowd are already at work not only through local capitalists and politicians, but through the influence of powerful financial interests which have learned to Ilk® the game. ... g It is a curious thing that with an 1 we are doing for highway construction, bridges should be allowed to fall into the hands of private j owners. When you come to think of it. there is no more sense in a toil bridge than in a toll road. We are spending hundreds of milj lions of dollars to provide free roads | and forgetting to spend a much j smaller amount to provide free j bridges. The result is that the public pays for great stretches of highways only | to be bled when it comes to a bridge, Kentucky Is Slacker Evansville citizens who realize not only the injustice, but the nonsense of such a condition, and there seem to be a good many of them, have already had a bill enacted by the Indiana Legislature which provides for a bridge to be Jointly built by the state and community, with a provision that tolls shall be charged for the first ten years to wipe out half its cost. To people living in sections of the country where bridges are built as a part of the highway system, this plan may seem clumsy, but it certainly represents a real advance over the way most bridges across the Ohio have been constructed. The situation is complicated, to be sure, by the fact that Kentucky has’ generally failed to cooperate with neighboring States in the construction of bridges and wherever free, bridges are to be built, States on the northern bank have to shoulder the burden. Why Kentucky takes such an attU ( tude is difficult to see, because shs 1 has more to gain and less to loss than her neighbor States. How many days did February ! have in 1868? Twenty-nine days. It was a lea? year.