Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 231, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 February 1928 — Page 6

PAGE 6

SCR I PPS-HOWARD

The Test of SincerityOne more candidate offers himself as the candidate for Governor under the “New Deal” which has been heralded as most badly needed and greatly to be desired. The speaker of the House, Harry Leslie, thinks that the party needs more honesty in office and makes that his major plea for consideration. His platform leaves something to he desired, and not even hints that he will he free of the Anti-Saloon League influence hv refusing to campaign in churches, or that lie doesn’t like the Klan because he swears off of any secret backings, will be accepted as entirely sufficient by independent voters or even the voters who are partisan but not blind. • AVhat is demanded is some courage in denouncing the forces that have ruled the Republican organization for the last few years and brought it to its present state of receivership. Some candidate for this nomination may appear who will have the courage to put into words what is in the minds of all citizens. Such a candidate will point the finger of accusation tfo those who came into power through the regime of Stephenson and the bargains with Watson’s organization and declare that those who have such political ancestry must be banished from the high places. It is significant that none of the candidates, and there are four, who want the gubernatorial nomination have had anything to say concerning their attitude toward one Senator Arthur Robinson. It is absurd to think pi a tr New Deal” which does not include repudiation of Robinson. He boasts of his friendship with George Y. Coffin, most discredited of bosses. He was appointed to his office because of his friendship with those elements of the party which create the necessity for a Deal” Aspirants for the nomination for governorship have seen all their announcements, their denunciations of the primary, their pledges to be free from the old goblins and old mysteries, fall on deaf ears. There has been no noticeable enthusiasm so? tmfl jts£ these prospects of a “better day,” The reason Is quite simple. As yet none has met the acid test of sincerity and courage.: Some day a candidate may appear who will ask Republicans to repudiate Robinson, to take charge of their own party on a basis of principle, to really reform and when he does, perhaps the story may be different. The people know what truly constitutes a “New Deal’' even if the candidates apparently lack knowledge, - ) Uncle Sam and World Dominion ' The simplest thing that Midas touched turned to gold. The clearest problem, when touched by politicians, becomes $ Chinese puzzle. The United States stands very much in need of building up its fleet. The size of our Navy was supposed to have been fixed at the Washington conference, where the principle was laid down that ours was to he the size of Great Britain’s and two-fifths larger than Japan’s. Which, it would seem, would make ours the simplest of simple problems. But no. A debate now is raging in Washington and throughout the land so completely befuddling the issue that hardly one man in a hundred knows whether the scheme is to spend $700,000,000 on our Navy or $7,000,000,000 —both figures actually having been mentioned. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that the most sensational rumors are being told against us abroad, the gist of most being that the Gargantuan Uncle Sam is on the point of gobbling up the universe, horn, hoof and hide. Britain, we are told, is particularly alarmed. She simply can not understand what has come over her Yankee cousin. Nevertheless, the thing is as simple as ABC. For upward of couple of centuries Great Britain was mistress of the seas, defeating each and every maritime power that even remotely threatened her supremacy. Then, with the World War, came a turn of the wheel. In 1920 the United States was by way of becoming the mightiest sea power. Desirous of no such position and advantage, however, we took the initiative in calling a naval conference and there voluntarily scrapped a mighty fleet on the strength of an agreement—partly in threat form and partly on a moral understanding that Britain and America should enjoy parity as to navies. For five years the United States held strictiy to both the letter and the spirit of the Washington agreement. But Britain did not. And neithfer did Japan, which country was supposed to limit her tonnage to ratio of three to five for Britain and the United States. They simply tock the money which they otherwise might have spent upon the new forbidden battleships and used it to build cruisers and ships of other types not specifically limited at Washington. . ■ In the hope of formally limiting cruisers,

The Indianapolis Times (A SCRIPPS-HOWARD NEWSPAPER) Owned and published daily (except Sunday) by The Indianapolis Times Publishing Cos., 114-220 W. Maryland Street. Indianapolis, Ind. Price in Marion County, 2 cents—lo cents a week; elsewhere, 3 cents—l 2 cents a week. BOYD GURLEY. ROY W. HOWARD. . FRANK O. MORRISON, Editor. President. Business Manager. PHONE—MAIN 3500. FRIDAY, FEB. 3, 1928. Member of United Press, Scrip ps-Howarcl Newspaper Alliance. Newspaper Enterprise Association, Newspaper Information Service and Audit Bureau of Circulations. “Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way.”— Dante.

submarines and such craft in the same ways that capital ships had been limited in 1921, therefore, America again took the initiative in calling a second naval conference, this time at Geneva. At our suggestion for a total of 200,000 or 300,000 tons for cruisers, Britain insisted on more than 640,000 tons, thus increasing, instead of reducing and limiting her proposed strength. Whereupon the United States, on an equal footing with Britain as to capital ships, hut far behind in cruiser tonnage, set about strengthening herself in that direction. That is all there is to it. If our total program is carried out, we then shall be somewhere within hailing distance of Britain, but not stronger. With all her naval bases —a vital factor in sea power—she still will be our superior. But most important of all, perhaps, will be the effect of approximate parity when and if there is another naval parley. At Washington in 1921 we were stronger than any in capital ships. So it was not difficult to induce the others to agree to a reduction and limitation of that class. At Geneva we were weaker than the others in cruisers and they laughed at our suggestions for reduction and limitation of that class. When the great sea powers really meet, as they must, sooner or later, Uncle Sam will talk as an equal and the others will listen to what he says. The United States is not seeking to dominate the seas. Had it had any such vaulting ambitions as that, it would never have called either the Washington or the Geneva naval con-’ ference. It merely seeks that equality which is necessary, whether it be for its defense or to make its voice heard in the councils of nations. Walsh’s Inquiry The resolution for a Senate Investigation of the electrical power industry for which Senator Walsh has been fighting for more than a year at least has been reported out by the Interstate Commerce Committee. Its original form was altered to limit the inquiry to companies in interstate business at the request of the power lobby. Senator Walsh does not seriously object to this, because he believes it will not interfere greatly with his purpose. The Senate will do well to act favorably on the resolution with as little delay as possible, so work can be started. Walsh has emphasized that he has no intention of making a muck-raking investigation and that he has accused no one. He proposes simply a study of recent developments in the industry, to which there can be no valid objection. Growth of the power industry has been the outstanding economic fact of recent years. Companies have issued enormous amounts of securities, and there has b‘:en a constant succession of mergers, as a result of which control has become concentrated in gigantic corporations. It has been charged that some of the financing has not been in the public interest and that small groups have been able to get control of vast properties through pyramiding. No effective regulatory body exists for these huge interstate corporations or for examining various stock issues. If Walsh’s inquiry shows the power idustry Is sound and that it is being operated in the best interest of the public, well and good. If things are not as they should be, remedies will be devised. Both the public and the industry itself will benefit. A 12-year-old New Jersey boy pointed a rifle at teacher when she refused to give back his dice. Moral: teachers should not become involved In gambling affairs. When Andy Mellon was asked if he would support Hoover for President, he replied, “In leisure there is luck." The Republicans should change the name to Mysterious Old Party. A judge in Kansas City ruled that a woman has a right to bend her husband’s toes back to make him get up to go to work. The trouble is too many of the women turn up the mate’s toes permanently. Clothes are destroying morality in the South Sea Islands, says a British official. At any rate. America is getting more righteous every day.

A Surprising Action

(From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Foreign observers, as well as an occasional Amencan, never fail to be surprised at the spectacle of a great chain of American newspapers binding themselves to maintain a common „-tand on some Governmental policy or political candidacy. In this tendency toward a dull standardization such observers have frequently seen ample reason for alarm. It is likely that the more acute among them will react similarly to the blanket indorsement which the editors of the twenty-six Scripps-Howard papers have just accorded the presidential candidacy of Secretary Hoover. It is hard to see how either the independence of American jouralism or the intellectual quality of the average mind could be aided by presenting a common brand of political propaganda to readers in New York City, Albuquerque, San Francisco and some twenty other points. There is added reason for surprise in the fact that this indorsement is utterly out of keeping with the reputation for independence and political acumen which the Scripps-Hcward papers enjoy. This chain of publications, for instance, has been noted for its devotion to progressive ideals. Has it any reason to believe that Secretary Hoover satisfies the demand for a progressive candidate? Apparently, no. Hoover, indeed, has been equally as derelict as Governor Smith in the matter of declaring himself upon many of the chief national issues of the moment. On top of this, too, is the inadvisability of such a commitment at a time when the national campaign has not yet assumed definite shape. What our politics admittedly needs is more independence of judgment upon the part of the electorate. Journalism is not aiding toward this when it allows twenty-six editors to be bound to stuff the mind of the electorate with standardized propaganda.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

BRIDGE ME ANOTHER (Copyright, 1928, by The Ready Reference Publishing Company) BY W. W. WENTWORTH

(Abbreviations: A—aoe; K—king; Q—queen; J—Jack; X—any card lower than 10.) 1. What is mean’t by unblocking? 2. When is it advisable to throw the lead? 3. When you hold J 10 X X X, how many outside quick tricks are required to bid it initially? The Answers 1. Giving up a high card to help partner make remaining tricks in his hand. 2. When you desire to have opponents lead up to you. 3. Three.

Times Readers Voice Views

The name and address of the author must accompany every contribution, but on request will not be published. Letters not exceeding 200 words will receive preference. To the Editor: We have read of the terrible tragedy that has come into the little home of the Arnold family on Schofield Ave. Does the need of help for these dear, worthy people need to be questioned or investigated so rigidly? The police department didn’t lose any time investigating whether they were worthy or rot. Also your paper, The Times, is right on the job. Then why do the charity organizations need hesitate to act at once? That is what the people contribute their money for. Why is it that Just because a family is down and in need and worthy of help, that their pedigree must be put through a sieve and then dusted out for the public to leer at before they are helped? No matter how poor a person may be there ls .still a certain 1 amount of pride left. Why humiliate them with unnecessary and long delayed investigations? Os course we all know there are a few grafters In the world who believe in getting all they can for nothing, but when a case like this comes before us let us help and make them feel it ls coming to them. And do our investigating later. There are cases that are not only getting relief, but a permanent living through the Community Chest Organizations that I personally know are able to work and help make their own living. They get their living donated to them while they spend their money on picture shows and trashy novels. This doesn’t give the poor working people much encouragement to donate their hard earned money to the charity funds., MIJS. R. K. To the Editor: I think it would be a good idea to dispel people's minds in regard to calling on city firemen in an emergency not connected with their duty. We have always been Jed to believe that they would assist in any way they could, especially where children were concerned. On Jan. 25, all afternoon, we had a dog having fits, frothing at the mouth, running wild in the streets, evidently suffering from rabies. I asked the captain and two of his assistants at engine house No. 10 to kill the dog or at least to fasten it up before the children came from school. The captain said, "The law will be along after while and we will tell him about it.”, One of the others said, “Go back home and throw a bucket of water on it.” Two years ago when a neighbor in an adjoining apartment committed suicide we tried to get this same captain to come over and investigate things. He just laughed and said it was nothing to him. The next morning when the other shift came on they went in and the woman had been dead twenty-four hours. MRS. J. H. HAMILTON, 10? W. Merrill St. What is the address of the proper source to write to for information concerning a Marine on P. I.? Write to the Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, New Navy Bldg., Washington, D. C.

SIOIF IT H 1 Alrld

The Rules

1. The idea of letter golf is to change one word to another and do it in par, a given number of strokes. Thus to change COW to HEN, in three strokes, COW, HOW, HEW, HEN. 2. You can change only one letter at a time. 3. You must have a complete word of common usage for each jump. Slang words and abbreviations don’t count. 4. The order of letters can not be changed.

PIOIELIT _E._o_!LX JLAJLX JLAJLX p Ail e tIaIUe

Such Generosity Is Amazing

The Grave Ends Mortal Suffering

WHEN we # are alive, Lucretius argues, death does not exist for us; nor does it exist for us when we are dead; “since the mind is mortal, nothing whatever, when we shall no more be. will avail to rouse sensation in us,—not if the earth shall be mingled with the sea, and the sea with heaven.” When we are dead we are so dead that we do not know that we are dead. “What is there then in life so passing bitter, if it come in the end to sleep and peace?” Shall we not (with Swinburne) thank whatever gods there be that river runs at last into some ocean, and the motal coil of grief and pain can at last be shuffled off forever? It is a great relief to the unhappy Lucretius to believe that even the crudest god cannot make him suffer beyond the gates of death? and so he offers us strange consolation; “Even if there lurk behind some veil of sky The fabled Maker, the Immortal Spy. Ready to torture each poor life he made. Thou cansl do more than God can—thou canst die!” He thinks, with Spencer, that religion arose through dreams, in which the dead walked as if alive and made men think some abode must be from which these ghosts return to pester their posterity. a tt tt INSTEAD of tracing religion to the desire for more life, and the longing to see loved ones whom we have

South Rend Tribune (Republican) A newspaper editor in Noblesville, Ind., recently sent to other newspaper men in the State a long statement in defense of Indiana’s governor. Personally this Noblesville editor hoped Indiana newspapers receiving it would give it publication. Few, if any, provided they were governed by sound common sense, were deceived by this publicity, at least to the extent of permitting it in their columns. Most of them should have condemned it if they did not. Crculation of this article by the Noblesville editor was very far from good taste at this time on the eve of the indicted Governor Jackson’s trial on a serious charge. The fact thta Governor Jackson was elected as a Republican does not require Republican Republicans or anyone else, except his selected lawyers, to rush to the Governor’s defense. The proper place for his trial is in the courts and not in the columns of newspapers. If Governor Jackson is guilty under the indictments he should be properly punished. If he is innocent the fact

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 lefal advice cannot be given, nor can exended research be 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. What kind of a play is “The Cat and the Canary?” It is .a three-act melodrama by John Willard. Who played the part of the judge in “Naughty but Nice?” Claude Gillingwater. How can copper specimens be kept bright? By brushing them over with banana oil. Please tell me something about the life of Ken Maynard? He was born at Mission, Texas, July 21, 1895 and served for a while in Mexico under one of the revolutionary generals. He is five feet eleven and three-quarters inches tall; weighs 181 pounds, has

THE STORY OF CIVILIZATION

Written for The Times by Will Durant

lost, he reduces it to a fear of the dead; and but stresses his argument with a vivid account of the inhuman sacrifices with which men have sought to slake the thirst of the gods. “Thus many a time before the beauteous shrines a calf falls sacrificed beside the incense-smok-ing altars, and from the breast spurts a hot stream of blood. “But the bereaved mother, as she ranges over the green lawns, knows the foot-prints stamped on the ground by the cloven hoofs, scanning with her eyes every spot to see if she can anywhere behold her lost youngling. “Each time she desists from her search she fills the leafy woods with her moanings, and goes back to her stall pierced in the heart by the loss of her calf. “Nor can the soft willows, nor the grass quickened with dew, nor yon rivers gliding level with their banks, comfort her soul or put away the care that has entered her heart.” The culminating horror of all is human sacrifice, as when Agamemnon offers Iphigenia to win a little wind from heaven. Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum: “To crimes so great religion counsels men.” It is a sad line, as ruthless as it is strong; but those who wish to preserve religion will have to reckon with it.

What Other Editors Think

should be properly established beyond doubt in justice to him. It is very far from the mark, very unbecoming, for the Noblesville editor to circulate such an article and is likely to do Governor Jackson much more harm than good. Such articles distributed as was this one and at such a time are entirely out of place. Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette (Democratic) During the past week the field of gubernatorial candidates in each of the big political parties of Indiana has been enlarged by two interesting additions. Frank Baker, Democrat, and John Ruckelshaus, Republican, announced candidacy. Singularly enough, each of them put forward as his paramount issue a declaration for repeal of the public utilities law of Indiana. Both of these men have sound character and high though narrow repute. Each is practically unknown outside Indianapolis, where both of them reside. Mr. Baker was formerly prosecuting attorney of Marion County and made an excellent record in that office. Mr. Ruckelshaus was corporation counsel during the Duvall regime until he ran afoul of

Questions and Answers

I gray eyes, black hair and is married. Some of his pictures are “The Unknown Cavalier;” “Theßoad Raider;” “Sonor Dare-Devil,” and "The Overland Stage.” How many railroads enter the city of Chicago and how many stations are there in that city? There are seven railroad stations in Chicago and thirty-four railroads enter the city. From what does the name Purvis come? From a middle-English word “parvis” meaning “a porch.” Occasionally it is derived from provis, a provost. * For how long has Tom Mix been associated with motion pictures? Since 1910. What was Mary Pickford’s real maiden name? Gladys Smith. Pickford is the family name of her mother. Should a girl extend her hand first when being introduced to a man? , Yes, this is proper.

SOCIETY TN the midst of this attack upon religion, Lucretius finds time for many diversions in many fields of science; and it is astonishing what a range he covers, and how sound is his varied erudition. As he enters upon Book Fifth we imagine ourselves listening to some expert in anthropology; here is the story of social development—of the evolution of marriage, and its effect in softening the brutal and individualistic nature of man; of the family and its growth into social organization. Here is how the strength that came of social order enabled man to conquer the animals and establish his supremacy on the earth; hew language grew out of gestures, and music from the imitation of birds, how fire came through the friction of dry boughs, and leaves under the hot sun; how from the use of nails and teeth man passed to the invention of a thousand helping tools. But even as our spirits warm with this brilliant survey of the progress of man from savagery to civilization, from barbarism to humanity, the stern philosopher and poet blots out the sun with his picture of inevitable and universal dissolution. (Copyright, 1928, by Will Durant) (To Be Continued)

administration policies and was dismissed. Both will gain some measure of support on their declarations, but are not likely to fare a great way except by broadening their platforms to embrace the one issue which appeals today to the good sense and decent minds of the vaster bulk of the State’s citizenship. We believe that both will soon appreciate this and reduce “utilities” to a minor plactT in their stock of issues. Other candidates will present themselves in both the Democratic and Republican parties within the next few weeks and perhaps few days. The prospect is that each party will approach the primary election with a numerous field of candidates and bring on a contest of much interest and possibly not a little confusion. Fred E. Schortemeier, Secretary of State, is expected to cast his hat in the ring soon and if he does, the Republican field will understand that it has Schortemeier to beat, just as the Democratic field already knows that it has Frank C. Dailey to head off before any other can hope for the smallest chance.

i What is the Arabic word for “father?” Abu. Where was gold first discovered in Alaska, and where was it first mined? First discovered at Sitka in 1876, but not mined extensively until 1880, at Juneau. Os what national' ty is Ricardo Cortez? He was born in Alsace-Lorraine, France. Has there ever been a woman in the United States Senate? Mrs. Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia was appointed United States Senator and served one day. In what kind of soil do pine trees thrive best? In dry, sandy soil. They respond best to a mellow surface and well drained deep loamy sand. To whom should one write for the address of en enlisted man in the United States Navy? Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington.

FEB. S, 1928

M. E. TRACY. SAY St “Its Complexity Is the Most Amazing Feature of Modern Life; One Reason Why the Public Goes In So Strongly for Sport, Crime and Comic Strips Is That It Can Tell What Became of the Characters.”

You can ride thirty miles for a nickel in New York, provided you stay on the same system. No one is prouder of this than the average New Yorker. No one sets so much store by a nickel fare. There are several transportation systems in the city, however, and no transfers, which forms quite an important part of the story. Under the present set-up there is no hope for transfers such as other cities enjoy, while there is a constant threat of one system or another demanding an increase, with the possibility that some court may grant it. 7-Cent Fare Fight The Interboro Rapid Transit Company has not only asked for a 7-cent fare, but is taking every possible means to make it stick for a while at least. After placing its application before the rapid transit commission, it now is adjusting its turnstiles to open for. 7 cents, instead of a nickel, and is making preparations to bring suit in the Federal Court. So far as surface appearances go, this looks like a simple bid for more revenue, but there may be a whole lot more to the story. Determination to retain the nickel fare has led to all sorts of complication. There are plans and programs for unification of all the subway and elevated lines in order to guarantee it. Whether based on private or municipal ownership these plans involve a great deal of buying and selling. The idea of buying and selling hinges on price. The situation could be cleared up very nicely, except for that one item. tt tt u Buy at Any Price The question of whether the Interboro Rapid Transit Company should have its fare increased Lom a nickel to seven cents depends on whether the former is confiscatory, which, in turn, depends on what Its property is worth. In other words, before the court can say whether a seven-cent faro is necessary, it must fix a valuation. It is quite possible that that is what the Interboro Rapid Transit Company is really trying to get before the idea of trading and consolidating the various systems goes too far. Further than that, it ls quite possible that the Interboro Rapid Transit Company is making this demand in order to get the public in such an angry mood that it would sanction purchase of its system at any price. A high valuation fixed in court, with the city in a mood to buy, would certainly be a very excellent setup, but not original or unprecedented. I Quite a few instances could be* cited where public utilities have taken advantage of fair, if not indulgent, courts to get their valuation boosted by yelling for more revenue just before they sold out. n tt Whimsical World This is a queer, whimsical world, and nothing illustrates it more graphically than the current news. William Barton French starts out with a fortune of $2,000,000 and commits suicide at 35; E. Omar Carrington, who was given up as a dying man forty years ago, celebrates his ninety-second birthday; a Chicago girl loses both legs instead of having them straightened as she was promised, and sues the doctor, who defends himself by threatening to sue the surgeons who amputated them; a Senate committee wades through the snarls and ramifications of innumerable oil deals to find out what became of a $3,000,000 profit so that it can determine where Harry F. Sinclair got the $233,000 in Liberty bonds which he turned over to former Secretary Fall; after calling on all Italian mothers to produce children, Premier Mussolini declares that every citizen must become a soldier, and after agreeing to step aside, Mr. McAdoo asserts that the Democratic party must not nominate Smith. tt u tt Complicated Events Except for these simple affairs, like a plain hold-up, murder, or divorce case, it is growing harder to understand every day events. One reason why the public goes in so strongly for sport, crime and comic strips is that it can tell what becomes of the characters. Business, science and politics have grown complicated to be taken in single doses. It was four years ago that the American people discovered that they had an oil scandal on their hands and they have not learned the simple facts about it yet. Need for Honest Men Its complexity is the most amazing feature of modern life. The best that most of us can do is learn how to pursue one trade or occupation fairly well. Outside of that we can hope for little more than to play the part of spectators while some expert tells us what is going on. The crux of the situation is that we have to depend more and more on specialists in private and honest men in public. Where our grandfathers dealt with twenty-five or thirty trades and professions, we deal with hundreds. Where their Government was fairly simple, because of they few problems which it had to meetj ours has ramified in a multiplicity of directions. An income tax return illustrates how things have changed during the last half-century.