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End Coffinism Asa means of putting an end forever to “Coffinism” in Marion County the meeting yesterday of the Republican Reorganization League is a step in the right direction. Its entire aim, purpose; and intention was ably summarized by George L. Denny, when he said; “The only test of membership in this organization is unself&h loyalty to our party principles. “This movement is for the purpose of uniting the loyal Republicans of Marion County for the approaching campaign into a solid Working organization of simon-pure Republicans under leaders who •will recognize no loyalty beyond the duty to our party.”Such a platform, and it need not be longer or more involved, spells the end of the regime of George y. Coffin, erstwhile Marion County boss. It spells the end of his reign because the type of men who will subscribe to such # a forceful succinct creed can have no use for and will pot tolerate the kind of politics that Coffin plays. It spells “finale” for an administration of party politics that has known no depths to which it would not sink in its mad desire for power and more power. It means death and disintegration—and they will be cheered —to a policy that has stood for bigotry, intolerance, hate, venom and personalities in its mad desire to rule. The lesson learned at the cost of six indicted councilmen, an ousted mayor, who has asked a high court to reverse his conviction, a Governor going to trial shortly, the State banking examiner and his deputy indicted, with the former head of the Republican party of the State indicted for an evil he inveighed most against, will not soon be forgotten. That lesson must not be forgotten. It will not be forgotten so long as its membership—and that membership should embrace every Republican voter in the State —remembers that the only test of membership is “unselfish loyalty to party principles.” If that means that one need not belong to the Ivu-Klux Ivlan and know its secret signs and signals; if that means that one need not vote dry and drink wet; if that means that decency in politics must prevail because politics is the science of government, to be a Republican, then Coffin and his crowd have made their last stand. ‘ Let it be hoped that when the Republican Reorganization League begins to function that it will make the heads of the party in the precinct, in the county, in the district and in the State answerable to the workers and the people and not the voters subservient to them. It is an insult to the intelligence of the average voter to elect a precinct committeeman and have him kicked out because George V. Coffin didn’t like the kind of ties he wore and at times it took no more excuse or reason. It is foreign to the principles of our government to make the will of the people subservient to false leadership and such a plan can and must not live. That is why the new league properly managed and helped by those interested in clean politics will end Coffinism. Let it begin to functioß today.

ff • The Miners’Case The United Mine Workers of America have submitted to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee their reasons for seeking a Senate investigation of the situation in the coal fields of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. Briefly, they charge: ( Cooperation among the coal companies and railroads to beat down wages and destroy the union. Refusal by the railroads to buy coal from union mines, or to pay more than $1.60 or $1.75 a ton for coal, a figure which prevents a living wage for miners. Employment of “armies of armed gunmen” to intimidate coal miners end their families and to Inflict cruelties on them. Issuance of Injunctions “curtailing every right that is guaranteed to American citizens by the Constitution.” Wholesale evictions of striking miners, in the dead of winter. “Atrocities and brutal conduct practiced by coal company gunmen and thugs,” a charge supported by affidavits. Senator Watson of Indiana, chairman of the committee, said at the time Senator Johnson offered his resolution for an investigation that the committee is too busy to make it for at least six weeks, If at all. It is to be hoped that the presentation of their case in outline by the miners will cause him to change his view. The chaos in the bituminous industry may arise from causes which legislation cannot cure. But that is only one factor in the situation. The other is that large numbers of persons charge that they are being deprived of their fundamental rights. They assert, and there Is evidence to support their assertions, that the police power and the courts are being used unjustly by the corporations. This alone is enough to warrant an inquiry, and the Senate apparently is the only agency that can make it.

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Romance and Cancer Cancer according to a Chicago specialist, can be eliminated by proper manipulation of the laws of heredity. Many years of exper ments with mice have convinced this specialist that the right kind of marriages would soon relegate cancer to the list of diseases that mankind has conquered. “We could wipe out cancer,” laments the specialist, “if only there were no such thing as romance in this world.” Probably the specialist Is right. It is also true that a great many other evils could be eliminated if only romance were non-existent. Many terrible crimes, many heartaches, many disappointments and failures and suicides, are due directly to the force which we call romance. Take the urge to romance out of the human heart and you would have a world that would run much more smoothly, with very much less physical and mental suffering. Unfortunately, however, many other things would also be eliminated. For the demiurge—the force that impels each living person to build, or counterfeit as well as may be possible, an authentic romance of some sort—is precisely the one thing, more than any other thing, that lifts us above the beasts. Without it we could stagnate in perfect peace forever; we could gain perfect content, could forgot our worries, our "doubts, our goading aspirations, and lie In the wallow of self satisfaction as placidly as any pig. We could ignore the mystic glimmer of the wheeling stars far overhead, could forget the torturing pulsations of the creative urge, could live and die strangers to the painful ecstasies that are born of high visions and lofty dreams. But, somehow, It wouldn’t be worth it. The brief, unhappy existence of a Shelley will always seem preferable to the long drawn out, uneventful career of a Daddy Mossback, eating and drinking and sleeping through a sheltered century in some isolated mountain cabin. Dean Swift, one of the unhappiest men who ever lived, had a better life, on the whole, than the smug, portly country gentlemen of his day who never knew hunger or heartache. For all birth and growth are painful. The human race, born in dank caves and surrounded by woes from the days of its infancy, Is at last growing—oh, so painfully!—to something approaching maturity. And romance, brlngy of trouble and misfortune, is the chief contributing element. Outlawing War Difficulties continue to develop In the negotiations between this Government and France for a treaty to outlaw war. Ar'stide Briand, foreign minister of France, proposed last June that the two countries agree to outlaw “all war.” In present discussions, growing out of this, Secretary Kellogg has urged that the projected treaty be made multilateral, and that it include not only France and the United States, but Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Germany. Briand believes that such a treaty should be limited to “aggressive wars,” and suggests that France and the United States first sign it, and then give the other countries an opportunity to Join. Secretary Kellogg’s latest communication expresses Tear that agreement would be impossible if this were done, and proposes that the other powers be Invited to participate in discussions. There for the moment the matter stands. Secretary Kellogg’s proposal is an idealistic one, the consummation of which is most devoutly to be wished. It seems doubtful, however, if the two conflicting viewpoints can be reconciled. A multilateral treaty outlawing all wars leaves out of account the League of Nations or Locarno. It does not take into consideration the various European defensive alliances erected between the great powers and the smaller nations. In addition to which is the doubt that negotiations along this line would have any more success than similar ones in the past. Out of the effort, however, may come some agreements calculated to minimize the danger of war. Let us hope so.

Must Not Split Fees Probably more Important than all else taken up at the session of the New York State section of the American College of Surgeons the other night at the Academy of Music, Brooklyn, was the matter of splitting of fees between physicians and surgeons. A citizen indisposed calls on a physician for consultation. The physician decides an operation is necessary—often it is not—and sends his caller to a surgeon. Later the physician calls on the surgeon for his share of the fee paid. This most unethical practice, long complained of, is said to be insisted on by many physicians. “The result of this practice Is that there are infinitely more operations than are necessary,” said Mr. Robert Jolly, superintendent of the Baptist Hospital, Houston, Tex. “A physician of this type, with a prospective profit in mind, will often urge a patient to be operated upon when an operation is unnecessary.” This is plain talk and to the point, and Mr. Jolly is to be highly commended for his frankness and his courage. But he did not stop here. 'He added that the association had adopted a ruling that any hospital which employs such a physician shall be stricken from the list of institutions approved by the profession. This is even better and will be highly appreciated by the public. At times operations are necessary. Oftener they are not. Today diagnosis htys been reduced almost to an exact science, and prevention by careful examination is better than possible cure by ruthless cutting. We are sure Mr. Jolly will be supported by the reputable portion of the healing art. The other portion must be looked out for. Many a promising young man turns out to be a man who keeps on promising.—Bloomington World. When Europe worries about low birth rates It has future wars in mind.—Elkhart Truth. A highbrow is a person who can stand boredom without complaining—Huntington Herald. The weather forecaster always has lots of competition.—Elwood Call. _

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- The name and address of the author must accompany every contribution, hut request will not be published. Letnot exceeding 200 worts will receive , f^i.erence. To the Editor: The writer of this is just wondering why the people of Indianapolis as a whole are not taking into consideration, when such a project as the erection of a beautifully designed ball park such as Mr. Perry is wanting to build, is voted on by the board of zoning appeals and the park board. Anew ball park in Indianapolis means much more to this city than some people seem to realize. It would bring more people to Indianapolis from other parts of the State than any other thing that could be done in the way of an attraction. Mr. Michael Foley of the park board made a statement that the residents of that sectioii are entitled to peace, quiet and happiness, without disturbance from a private business enterprise, and I was just wondering how much unhappiness this project would cause, also how much this would disturb the peace of any community, when the park would be in use about two hours a day for about ninety days out of the year. Therefore, I think that the projection of Mr. Perry should be reconsidered, and allow him to proced with the park, which affects every resident of Indianapolis, not just one community. W. WHITE.

Mr. Fixit Scores of Requests for Cinders in Unpaved Alleys Received.

Let Mr. Flx.t, The Times’ representative at city hall, present your troubles to city officials. Write Mr. Fixit at The Times. Names and addresses whi ;h must be given will not be published. Scores of requests for cinders In alleys and unpaved streets are being received by Mr. Fixit and the street commissioner’s office. Because of a limited budget the department has been unable to grant all requests for relief. It practically is impossible for workmen to haul cinders for muddy alleys at this season, because big trucks cut up the alley worse than before, department officials said. Several times trucks have been stuck for several days. Bad alleys have prevented garbage and ash collection on schedule in several sections. These complaints have been referred to the street department which promised to provide whatever relief is possible: Alley between Miley and Elder Ave., from New York to Vermont; 700 block S. Drexel Ave.; alley Drexel to Bosart, near Pratt; Tacoma Ave., TwentyEighth to Thirtieth: Gale between Thirtieth and Thirty-Second Sts.; sidewalk Langley Ave. between Tailman and Holway Ave.; alley 3800 block east, between Bradley and Denny Sts.; alley south, Tenth between Goodlet and St. Clair Sts.; Pennsylvania and Legrande Ave. and 1800 Bancroft St.

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TT is quite possible that, feeling the nearness of death, Caesar wished to put himself in a position where he plight name his successor, and so avoid the chaos that would be inevitable upon his end. It is hard to be a democrat when one is born a king. Shaw, who understands the matter a little more clearly than his rival from Stratford-on-Avon, makes Caesar say: “Were Rome a true republic, then Caesar were the first of republicans.” And Breasted judges Caesar wisely: “He used his power with great moderation and humanity; ... he gratified no personal revenge . . . this just and kindly stateman, who was for the first time gi. ing the unhappy peoples of the Mediterranean world a government alike just, honest and efficient.” All this while Caesar had pursued his policy of redistributing the land of Italy among the poor. The inquiries which he had set on foot to identify and recapture the common land had proved troublesome to many aristocratic families, which had purchased these lands on terms and under conditions that would hardly welcome investigation. Doubtless it was for such reasons as this that many old families, and sixty members of the Senate secretly joined in the conspiracy to murder Caesar. Indeed, so many had joined the plot that some got wind of it who did not quite approve. Many made efforts to warn Caesar; a kindly soothsayer time and again bade him beware of the Ides of March. But Caesar would take no precautions, and disdained to surround himself with a bodyguard;—“lt is better to die than to live as a tyrant.”

Ft. Wayne News-Sentinel (Republican) When we consider that it is possible to urge and force retirement of a judge—we are thinking of the Montgomery case, where Governor Jackson and others took a change of venue possibly because that judge had rendered preliminary rulings adverse to the defendants —we must conclude that there Is entirely too much lax leeway in our current court procedure. Defendants are entitled to a registration of their position completely—to every opportunity to assert every possible legal right and to open every available avenue, but there is nothing fair about permitting clever attorneys to gum up judicial procedure with changes and delays. For the sake

You can get an answer to any answerable question of fact or information by writing to Frederick M. Kerby, Question Editor, The Indianapolis Times, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Ave., Washington, D. C., enclosing two cents In stamps for reply. Medical and legal advice be given, nor can extended research tbe made. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot be answered. All letters are confidential. You are cordially Invited to make use of this free service as often as you please. EDITOR. In the 1925 world series between Washington and Pittsburgh did Washington win the first three games and then lose the last four? Washington won the first game, lost the second, won the third and fourth, and then lost the fifth, sixth and seventh. Has there ever been a movie version of Hawthorne’s “Scarlet Letter?” It was produced in 1917 with Stuart Holmes, Mary Martin, Edward N. Hoyt, Robert Vivian, Dan Mason, Florence Ashbrooke and Kittens Reichert in the cast. Does a cart horse pull or push the cart? The Century dictionary definition of “push” is “to thrust against for the purpose of moving or impelling in a direction other than that from which the pressure is applied; opposed to draw.” Inasmuch as pressure against the breast strap is applied for the purpose of moving the vehicle in the same direction as that from which pressure is applied, the

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When priests reported that the omens were unfavorable to him, he said, “Am I to be frightened because a sheep is without a heart?" On the eve of the Ides of March he supped with Lepidus and, when the question was raised which death is best, Caesar answered, “A sudden one.” a tt tt nnHE next day, which had been fixed for his assassination, found him Indisposed, and inclined to remain at home. One of the conspirators went to him, and, to bring him to the Senate chamber, played upon his generosity, saying that many people had come to ask pardon for their crimes. Cresar consented to go; but as he crossed hlu hall his own stav.ue which stood there fell; perhaps some servant wished in this way to give him warning. As he walked to the Senate a stranger pressed a scroll into his hands; it contained the names of the conspirators and the details of the plot. But Caesar put it among his other papers without looking at it. The rest of the story all the world knows. As he stood near the statue of Pompey in the Senate hall Cassius, Cinna, Brutus and many others flung themselves upon him, and almost cut him to pieces with their daggers. He hardly resisted; it was as well to die in a world that. understood, genius so. But when he saw Brutus’ hand raised against him his heart seemed to break; and legend puts into his mouth the pitiful words, “Et tu, Brute, fill mi?”—“And thou, too, Brutus, my son?” The conspirators had hoped to make the people believe that in so attempting to restore the old aristo-

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of the good narm of the State of Indiana, the people hope that their Governor may be found not guilty of the serious charges which have been brought against him. But they are anxious that speedy determination of the truth be maefe, and they very properly object to every unnecessary delay in the proceedings to that end. We can not understand why the Governor himself, if he is innocent as he contends, and as we hope, should not more strongly demand the advancement of his trial with all possible haste. Crawfordsville Journal (Republican) It will be gratifying to the citizens of Montgomery County to know that Charles M. McCabe has consented to act as special judge

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horse “pulls” the vehicle and does not “push” it. The horse “pushes” against the breaststrap for the purpose 6f "pulling” the vehicle. What is the value of a United States one dollar gold piece dated 1852? $1.50 to $2. How many ex-service men are receiving compensations from the United States Government? On Sept. 30,1927, there were 245,759. How are coal briquettes made? From a composition of anthracite coal dust and coal tar or petroleum residue which is compressed under pressure of several thousand pounds. The hydrate fuel is practically smokeless and equals a good grade of anthracite coal in heat units. What is the address of the RandMcNally Company, publishers of maps? 536 S. Clark St., Chicago, 111. What is the treatment for ingrowing toe nails? At the first indication of an ingrowing nail there are simple remedies that can be used with more or less success. Very gently lift the corner of the nail at the side where the toe is inflamed and thrust raw cotton under it to remove the pressure. Then at the middle of the upper edge of the nail cut a tiny V.

cratic republic they had in mind only the good of the nation; but when the populace heard of the assassination it was wild with rage; Brutus alone dared to face it for a moment; and then precipitately the murderers fled. Antony made his famous speech over the <fead body, and read Caesar’s 'will, which gave his gardens to the public as a recreation ground, and divided his money among the citizens. When the body was burned, on the funeral pyre the people came and cast into the flames their most beloved possessions in token ,of their love. “Actors flung their dresses, musicians their Instruments, soldier;: their swords. Women added theii necklaces and scarves. Mothers brought up their children to contribute toys and playthings.” (Froude, page 415). When all the others had ceased to mourn, many Jews lingered wailing by the remains of the man who had been the first to give them liberty. Beside him Alexander is but a boy, Napoleon a romantic poet. Seldom has such complete nobility been found in a conqueror; he was too scrupulous and perhaps too generous for complete success; almost true of him are the words which Napoleon used for one of his brothers: “He is too good to be great.” He was lenient out of strength; he was never carried away by anger; he never exulted over enemies defeated and fallen. His assassination was one of the great stupidities of history, another of these crucifixions which litter the pathway of genius. (To Be Continued) (Copyright, 1927, by Will Durant)

in the case involving Governor Jackson, George V. Coffin and Robert I. Marsh. Mr. McCabe deservedly has the reputation in his home community of being an attorney of rare legal accomplishments tempered with judicial tendencies not always combined in the same person. The man now thrust into national prominence has a high standing in his profession throughout the State as was attested by his election as president of the State Bar Association a few years ago. That he will acquit himself in a thoroughly satisfactory manner there is no question and he will see to it that the case is conducted strictly according to legal procedure.

Nature in her effort to heal this breach in the nail withdraws her 'forces from the irritation at the side of the toe. Remove any cuticle from the ingrowing edges. In severe cases it is best to consult a physician. Who sponsored the law that prohibits transportation of prizefight films in interstate commerce? The law was passed two years after the fight for the heavyweight championship between Jack Johnson, Negro, and Jim Jeeries. The showing of the moving pictures of that fight prompted the passage of the law. It was believed that the pictures were directly responsible for inciting a number of race riots which broke out in various parts of the country following the fight. In electrocuting a person is the power that kills turned on by one man alone or more than one? In the State of New York an official executioner does the work. In Indiana three switches are thrown, two of them “dead.’ In Utah the condemned man has the choice of being hung or shot, the latter being chosen most frequently. Five of six marksmen use blanks. How many persons in the United States are engaged in agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry? According to the 1920 census 10,953,158 persons were so engaged.

M. E. TRACY SAYS: “ff He Were Employed by a Private Concern Ini. stead of the Public, Senator Heflin Would Be Fired for Loafing on the Jdb and Using the Company’s Time to Promote His Own Pet Obsession.”

FRENCH LICK, Ind., Jan. 20. The significance of what J. Thomas Heflin said in the United States Senate on Wednesday rates on the fact that he represents r.o one but himself. As Senator Robinson pointed out, neither his Democratic colleagues, nor the Democratic party, stands with Heflin. It is true that Heflin has a following in various sections of the country, that he has become a recognized spokesman for the KuKlux Klan, and that he appeals to that small and dwindling minority which has fits every time it hears the word Catholic mentioned. The fact remains that Heflin docs not speak for the Democratic party, or any considerable section of the Democratic party, and that what he had said will have little, if any, effect. It is easy enough to realize this, when one remembers that what he said has been said a thousand times before that his speech is a stock speech and that he has told it in the Senate so often that had his colleagues been interested they could repeat portions of it verbatim.

Loafing on Job J. Thomas Heflin was elected and is paid as a Senator of the United States. Such time and talent as the man possesses belong to the public. The duties of his office are as clearly defined as those that go with an ordinary private job. While permitting a certain degree of attention to partisan politics, they do not include scandalous attacks on citizens because of their religion. They do not include wasting of the Senate’s time delivering tirades which have nothing to do with the Senate’s business and in which the Senate is not interested. They do not include the making of sectarian speeches for no other reason than to get those speeches franked through the mails. If he were employed by a private concern instead of the public, Senator Heflin would be fired for loafing on the job and for making use of the company’s time to promote his own pet obsession. It A It Sixteenth Century Attitude The movement of intolerance which has become Senator Heflin’s obsession, which consumes most of his time and absorbs most of his loyalty, is just another piece of destructive, irritating and profitless effort. It not only; is at variance with 4he spirit of the Constitution of the United States, but with the spirit of American tradition. It is built on fantastic dreams, and represents nothing so distinctly as a reversion to the sixteenth century attitude. It is out of line with those essentials of liberty which have made this country and this age possible. tt tt ts Lot of Old Stuff The Idea that he successfully has resurrected the religious issue, that he has split the Democratic party wide open. That he has spoiled A1 Smith’s chances for the nomination is hardly tenable. If Heflin could do what some observers think he can, he would have done it long before this. He has been a professional antiCatholic all his life, and a professional Klansman ever since the organization came into being. He has spent most of his time in the last ten years making speeches in this capacity. If he had the power, or the capacity, to accomplish results they would have been manifest long ago. The outstanding feature of Heflin’s work is that it does not amount to anything. His outbursts of hot air last no longer than the explosion. No one remembers what he says, not only because it has been said so often, but because it was not worth saying in the first place. Those bigots who are inspired by his wind-jamming need no inspiration to keep up their bigotry. Those whom he attacks have nothing to fear, because it is just a lot of old stuff. u tt u Al’s Following Grows „ Because Heflin comes from the South and because the Democratic convention will be held in that section, some people jump to the conclusion that this latest tirade is to be taken seriously. The first reaction is impregnate with hints and suggestions of trouble at Houston, especially for Governor Smith. This is tommyrot. Hefln has not changed a vote. He has merely made a peculiar kind of noise for those who like it. If Heflin has nade any converts, one way or the other, which is doubtful, it is for the cause and the candidate he is trying to destroy. The chances are that A1 Smith not only has a more determined following, but a larger one, In the South than he had Tuesday night. Who Is the author of the following lines? ’ "The old order ehangeth, yielding place new: And God fulfllU Himself in many way*. Lest one good custom should corrupt the world.” They are from Tennyson’s “Passing of Arthur” in “Idylls of the King.” From what sources Is musk, used as a perfume, obtained? From the musk deer. The most favored variety is known as Chinese musk, imported from Tonquin. Other kinds are from India and Siberia. Bauer in 1890 succeeded in producing an artificial musk that is now largely employ*}.