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Think Again, Mr. Ford! Mr Ford is at it again, generalizing about prohibition. His statements are becoming so extreme that they are losing their propaganda power. Prohibition is now 99 per cent effective, he says in an article in The Pictorial Review. "Conditions now are 50 to 60 per cent better" than two years ago. It is significant that Mr. Ford speaks in figures—significant in proving that there is no factual basis for his statements. For there are no adequate statistics of of any kind anywhere in this country to determine the total liquor consumption, the relationship of prohibition to crime, or any other of the major questions in dispute. No informed wet leader and no informed dry would make his cause ridiculous by quoting nonexisting statistics, as Mr. Ford dees. Obviously he is ignorant on the subject of prohibition statistics and the detailed problems of prohibition enforcement. But he is not ignorant as a manufacturer of automobiles; he is almost a genius. Therefore he has a right to an opinion regarding the effects of prohibition on industry. And as an industrialist he favors prohibition because, in his judgment, it makes better workers, makes possible the eight-hour day, and other labor gains. His view is worthy of consideration as that of one eminent man in the automobile industry, even though the eight-hour day is not limited to this country. But the intelligent reader will balance against his opinion the opinions of men connected with the no less successful General Motors company, the Raskobs and Du Ponts, who oppose prohibition. And, in the face of such contradictory judgments, the intelligent reader is apt to conclude that sweeping generalizations and “99 per cent” statements on either side are out of place. The most interesting part of the Ford statement, however, Is the somewhat shrill threat that he would close his plants and go out of business if this country again legalized liquor. That spirit of renunciation. surely, is calculated to impress the public. “I would not be bothered with the problem, of handling more than 200,000 men and trying to pay them wages which the saloons would try to take away from them,” he says. "I wouldn’t be interested in putting automobiles in the hands of a generation soggy with drink.” Well, well. Does that mean Mr. Ford is calling off his extensive operations in Canada, in England, in Germany and other countries where there is no prohibition? Is he going to close his foreign factories rather than employ men who can get their liquor over a counter instead of from a bootlegger? Is he going to stop the export of Fords rather than risk them to foreign populations "soggy with drink?” Does Mr. Ford mean what he says? As for putting automobiles in the hands of drunkards, he must know that there is more intoxication in "dry’* America than in “wet” Europe. On the very day his statement appeared, the department of commerce announced a 10 per cent increase in deaths from automobile accidents for the year ended Aug. 10, compared with the preceding year. And that was in the period for which Mr. Ford claims a “50 or 60 per cent” improvement in prohibition conditions. Think again, Mr. Ford! That Left Arm Signal The left-arm signal used by motorists, which should be one of the most useful signals in existence, rapidly is becoming one of the most confusing. It is easy, if you take care, to give the driver behind you an exact idea of what you intend to do when you extend your arm. You can point straight to the left, indicating a left tum;< you can motion the following driver to pass on your left, indicating a right turn; you can extend the palm. open, in such a way that anyone behind you will know you are going to stop. It is quite simple. But does it work out that way? It does not. Each driver has his own notions. You drive down a street and presently you see a hand dangling out of the window of the car ahead. It hangs, limp and inert; or perhaps it points bqnignly toward the sky; and it may mean anything. The driver may be preparing to turn to right or

Readers of The Times Voice Views

Editor Times—l am a subscriber to your paper, and I admire your policy of publishing current subjects. both pro and con. so I trust you can find space to publish the opinions of a layman who helps carry the load. Referring to the articles of Mabel Walker Willebrandt. the greatest objection I have to them is that they are guarded by the sacred copyright, and I believe for no other reason than to stop the layman from picking out the inconsistencies and positive reflections on the intelligences of the fellow who pays the bill. It is the same old-time worn argument on the part of the selfstyled reformers who invariably receive less money at the public altar than they did in private life, and who can see nothing but the eighteenth amendment, or entertain any thought except a plea for some additional millions to be divided up among themselves to enforce that amendment, without regard from where these millions come. If you follow them up, one with another, the stories they tell on each other would make the so-called racketeers look like pikers. We wonder with all their education that it never occurred to them that there is a class of people engaged in production of the necessities who in the end must shoulder the burden of supplving the wherewithal for both. To this fellow, his burdens are no less burdensome, whether heaped upon him by friend or enemy. However, it is possible for him to ignore the so-called racketeer, therefore the bootlegger is of no menace to him. but from the reformer, he has no chance for escape, and they are right now about the worst menace he has b'en introduced to. Judging from the Willebrandt article, th# reformers ore about the only people left who patronize or assist the bootleggers. By retiring them to nrtvate life, we r.ot only w oujcl save the government countless V* 'm but also accomplish two other • '

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deeds. The first would let the reformers make more money, as they have been accustomed to, and the second automatically would put the bootlegger out of business. J. J. DOLAN. 262 West Locust street, Shelbyville, Ind. Editor Times—As all citizens should, the writer has been endeavoring to follow the various city officials in their plans for spreading the budget for 1930. Most certainly this is of vital Interest to every taxpayer, and members of the common council and others are to be commended for their diligence. However, in years gone by the paring of some of the appropriations that were requested by certain departments proved nothing else than false economy. For is it not true that every year several of the departments run out of funds, and it is found necessary to transfer funds that were intended for one purpose or department to another, thus causing unnecessary work and loss of valuable time for our city heads. So what would you call it? The writer, as do many others, wants a minimum tax rate, but is of the opinion that in order for any city to thrive, it must have that one thing which is most essential, funds. Which, of course, means a slight increase each year in tax rates. Our no mean city enjoys a growing population, which means more square miles for our police and fire departments to coyer. In comparing 1927 statistics we find that Indianapolis is well under the quota for these two departments. For instance. take Louisville, Minneapolis. Cincinnati and other cities, and no doubt your verdict will be that more men are reeded, if we r° to "ive the taxpayers the protection that thev expect and are entitled to If Indianaoolis needs an addition of thirty rand the v Titer would sav fifty! men in our polite department, and two more fire staKtos, why the

left, he may be knocking the ashes off a cigaret, he may be pointing out the beauties of a tall building or he may be reaching his hand out to see if it is, perchance, raining. The left-hand signal could be extremely useful. Our carelessness, however, often makes it more confusing than no signal at all. The Power Magnet Two large Industrial concerns are going into the south to manufacture their own hydro-electric power. One is the Aluminum Company of America, which has established itself along the Little Tennessee river in eastern Tennessee and across the state line in North Carolina. The other is the American Cyanamid Company, which has tried to get control of Muscle Shoals and failed, and now is interesting itself in power development on the Holstein river in Tennessee. The Aluminum Company will do two things, according to its officials. It will manufacture power for its own use and sell the remainder for public utility purposes. Because its power transmission is interstate, eventually it probably will come under federal regulation, although all its development so far has been without the necessity of sanction by the federal power commission. The Cyanamid Company development is dependent on several things, chief among them being the ability of the Holston River Power Company, a subsidiary, to obtain a fifty-year license from the power commission. The two concerns are deserting the Niagara Falls power area to invade the south. It is a trend that may be followed by other large corporations dependent on cheap power to carry on their extensive operations. In the Niagara area industries have become so thick and demands for power so great that it no longer can be obtained as cheaply as in more virgin fields, according to officials of these two concerns.

‘David Dietz on Science ’

No. 442

UNDER the caption printed above, David Dietz, science editor of The Times, has written a daily, article for this space for 441 publishing days. Article No. 441 appeared in yesterday’s paper. Starting Saturday, the articles by Dietz will be of slightly different nature, though fully as interest-

ing as those which have won him thousands of readers in Indianapol is and vicinity. Dietz’ daily article has been a feature of the editorial page of The Times for about four years. W e believe that the widespread interest in this feature makes it advisable t o give it more space each day than has been done in the past. Readers may continue t o look to Dietz

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for authoritative and interesting comments upon the fascinating field of science, written in direct and nontechnical language. As in the past, he will discuss the latent developments of science, translating the fascinating and astounding discoveries of scientists into language which the layman can understand. The popularity which Dietz enjoys with readers is matched by the excellent standing which he has among scientists. This is evidenced by frequent invitations to lecture before scientific organizations and in universities. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a member of important American and European scientific societies, and a lecturer in general science at Cleveland college of Western Reserve university.

quarrel and false economy? Let’s have them. And for the kiddies’ sake, glee and protection, go the limit with the park board, and give them the high dollar. J. ED BURK. 2035 Hoyt avenue. Editor Times—l would like to thank Mrs. Beth Puson for her splendid letter in The Times, expressing so much interest in humanity and sympathy for the old men and women of Marion county and advocating the establishment of a home for old men and another one for old women proffered by a friend of hers who says, he can make them self-supporting by furnishing employment of a nature suitable to their ability. It is a noble object and If the Industries of the country would view the needs of our old people in the same humanitarian way, there would not be the disgrace and cruelty of sending our worthy cld fathers and mothers to the poorhouse. However I would like to call attention to one of the crudest measures of the poorhouse. which their plan seems to have overlooked and that Is the separation of husband and wife by sending them to separate institutions. In my judgment the plan of granting a moderate pension to the worthy poor, so ably advocated by the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the United Mine Workers of America, would be much better and would permit the old folks to live in their own homes amid friends and surroundines that are so dear to them The great industries of the country could aid and cheapen the cost bv furnishing emnloyment to those able to do manual labor and thus make a greater and better nation and fill the lives of thousands of old men and womjn with joy, peace, comfort, and a truer patriotism. JOHN HUTCHISON __ Font&net, Ind.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

M.E. Tracy

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The Nationalist Government of. China Had Little Hope of Recognition by Western Powers Until It Proved It TFas Not Being Run by the Reds. IT is hard to get a clear idea of the Manchurian situation. To most of us the news comes as an unintelligible jargon of names, or a still more unintelligible hodgepodge of banditry, revolution, commercial interests and political claptrap. China still is too chaotic for one to be sure whether important acts committed in her name represent a well-considered policy, or the mere impulse of some leader in momentary control. Still, with patience, it is possible to dig out a few salient facts. a a 'tt Over a Railway IN the first place, a railroad is the immediate cause of trouble. This railroad is known as the Chinese Eastern and crosses Manchuria to form an important link in the trans-Siberian system. Since Manchuria cuts a deep notch into Siberia, it was impossible for Russia to run a direct line to Vladivostok, or Port Arthur without crossing it. That is why the czarist government sought and obtained a concession from China to build it some thirtyfive years ago. Asa result of this concession, the czarist government was granted not only control of the railroad, but valuable mineral rights. a a a Russia Needs Trackage JAPAN took Port Arthur away from Russia in 1905, and with it, quite a stretch of railroad. Under existing conditions, the Chinese Eastern connects the Japanese railroad to Port Arthur and the Russian railroad to Vladivostok with Russia’s western system. It is illogical, therefore, to argue, that Russia has nothing at stake in the Chinese Eastern, except the possibility of profit, or the opportunity it offers for exploiting Manchuria. tt a tt Nullify a Treaty? IN 1924, Russia and China negotiated a treaty for joint control of the Chinese Eastern. The present impasse developed when China removed the Russian railroad; officials appointed under this treaty on the ground that they were using their position to spread Red propaganda. China claims that she took such action not to nullify the treaty for joint control, but to prevent political disturbance. Russia claims that such action did nullify the treaty and insists that the railroad officials be reinstated as a preliminary to arbitration. tt tt n Red Bugaboo BACK of the railroad controversy is the bugaboo of red propaganda which European diplomats have done a lot to create, and of which the Chinese would not be so scared as they are, but for the palvering and intriguing sponsored by great statesmen of the west. It is no secret that the apostles of communism seized on the Chinese revolution as a fertile fieY. that they did what they could to" ingratiate themselves with its leaders and succeeded in exercising considerable influence over them at one time. Neither is it any secret that pressure was brought to bear on the Nationalists, or South China government, to get rid of them. Though not stated in so many words, perhaps, it generally was understood the Nationalist government had little hope of recognition by European governments or the United States, until it proved that it was not being run by the Third Internationale. tt tt n Setback to Bolshevism NOT only China, but the western world, looked upon it as a great victory when the Russian advisers were driven out—China, because it meant recognition; the western world, because it meant one more setback for bolshevism. It would not be surprising if the nationalist government thought it were making itself solid with London, Paris and Washington when it broke up joint control of the Chinese Eastern railroad on the ground that it had become a nest ! of propagandists. tt tt tt Europe’s Fault SUCH a course strictly was in line with what western diplomats had suggested, except that a treaty and propaganda are two different things. Justified as orthodox statesmen may feel in doing what they can to block the red gospel, they will think twice before approving the idea that a treaty, even with Soviet Russia, is only a “scrap of paper.” They owe something to China, however, because their meddling is measurably responsible for her present plight. If she has gone too far in her witch hunt for reds, it is largely their fault. Under such circumstances they ought at least to give her some sensible advice.

Questions and Answers

Who owns the forest land in Oregon? The Federal government and private individuals and corporations own a large proportion of the forest land in Oregon. More than 13.000.000 acres are under Federal control. Private holdings comprise about 10,000.000 acres. The state which at one time was the owner of a vast acreage of forested land, now holds title to less than one per cent of the total forested area.

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Furnace Can Cause Monoxide Poison

This is the sixth of a. series of articles by Dr. Morris Fishbein on poiconous gases and their effect on human bevngs. BY DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor Journal of the American Medical Association and of Hygeia, the Health Magazine. ONE of the most dangerous gases to the public today is carbon monoxide. It is the chief constituent of illuminating gas and also the dangerous constituent of automobile exhaust gas. Illuminating gas in the United States contains from 6 to 30 per cent of carbon monoxide. When gas •is mixed with air before being burned, it shows a blue flame. Practically all gas that is not burned up produces carbon monoxide. If the blue flame is brought too close to a cooking utensil that is cold, carbon monoxide may escape combustion. This happens when a burner is lit improperly or snaps back and burns at the base. The gas from a blast furnace contains from 24 to 30 per cent of carbon monoxide. The smoke from a coal fire contains various amounts of carbon monoxide, depending on how free the draft may be. The more the combustion of the gas is

IT SEEMS TO ME

IMUCH prefer Woodrow Wilson’s noble phrase, "Too proud to fight” above the earlier American slogan, “Don’t tread on me.” It seems to me that a chip on the shoulder is just as glaring a weakness as a Chink in the armor. I am thinking of nations and of individuals as well. Specifically, Herbert Hoover appears gravely handicapped by being too thin-skinned. To be sure, this fault by no means proves that a public man is less the worthy. Wilson, in spite of his eloquent professions, was prone to petulance. George Washington had a quick temper and cursed one of my great-great-grandfathers into being mentioned by the history books. But I like to remember that there is little record of anybody’s ever succeeding in insulting Lincoln. If a man charges you with some defect which you do not possess, it is easy-enough to thrust the charge aside. And if he brings up some authentic sin. while you may reasonably be annoyed, it is hardly fair to be insulted by this truth. Gravely I suspect that most insults are founded upon thrusts which do hit home. Affirmations of innocence generally are loudest in the mouths of guilty men. a a a Honor AND so I protest against many of the accepted phrases in our language. For instance, we say of somebody who is forever spoiling for a fight that he is “high spirited.” Surely the words are inexact. The person who resents each petty slight with violence has a rather poor opinion of himself. His status seems even to himself precarious, and so he forever must be fighting to preserve it. He wears his honor on his sleeve because it is so trifling a thing that it would be hard to find if he placed it in a pocket. After all, each one of us should regard honor as a purely personal possession. It is not a commodity to be exposed to the evaluation of every passerby. Nor do I think that pacifism in private life should be classified as meaching or nonaggressive. It is entirely possible to smack an unfriendly opponent on the nose with a soft answer. “When you call me that—smile,” said the cowboy hero of Owen Wister’s “Virginian.” and I think he had ! things twisted. It would have been much more effective if he had done thp smiling and in that way removed the sting of the opprobrious epithet. Surely no man scores against you if his most savage phrase awakensonly a grin. In a very literal sense

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interfered with, the higher is the percentage of carbon monoxide. Thus the flue gas from boilers and household heaters sometimes causes poisoning through leaks in the heating apparatus. The gas from bathroom burners and from coke-burning heaters contains considerable quantities of carbon monoxide and when these are used without a flue, poisoning frequently results. The exhaust gas from internal combustion engines contains carbon monoxide in amounts from 1 to 7 per cent, or even higher. An automobile may produce twenty-eight quarts of carbon monoxide a minute for 20-horse power. This is enough to cause the air in a singlecar garage to become deadly within five minutes after the engine is running when the garage doors are closed. As has been explained in previous articles In this series, a man breathing in air with this amount of carbon monoxide will fall unconscious befre he knows that anything is wrong. In most streets when the traffic is congested the amount of carbon monxide may be as much as 100 parts

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you pin his arms and make him flail away at nothing. it u tt Wlmt Is It? THE fighting phrase in “The Virginian” was the one which levels the charge of canine ancestry. That people should fly at each other over this phrase seems the height of folly. It has no meaning whatsoever. There is no intention of actually casting any reflection- upon any body’s mother. I would just as soon think of fighting if somebody called “You nephew of a snow plow!” The man who begins to call names is half licked already. His opponent need only let him rave, to walk away with the victory both moral and otherwise. One of America’s best football players told of a game in which the opposing side hissed obscene accusations in every lineup. “What did you do?” I asked him. “What did we do?” he answered. “We didn’t have to do anything. We

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BATTLE OF MONS Aug. 23

ON Aug. 23, 1914, the battle of Mons was fought in Belgium. About 3 p. m. the German army attacked the British along the line of the Conde-Mons canal. The British were to a certain extent surprised, and the powerful German artillery played havoc among them, with the result that that night the British forces were compelled to fall back to a position which previously had been reconnoitered. resting on the left of the fortress of Maubeuge and extending on the right to Janlein, southeast of Valenciennes. Opposing the English were the fourth and ninth German ?.rmy corps, and they fought about equal numbers. The forces which awaited the German attack numbered about 86.000 men, roughly divided into 70 000 infantry, 10,000 cavalry and 312 guns. The front of the British army covered about twenty miles and was an excessive strain upon so small a force, since the enemy was more compact. The defeat In the battle of Mons was the beginning of the AngloFrench retreat which did not end until the famous Battle of the Marne.

to a million of air. This is enough to cause a slight headache after long exposure. When the carbon monoxide gets into the blood it combines with the red coloring matter and in this way excludes oxygen. It takes a long time to get the carbon monoxide out of the body. The w'ay to treat a person who has been overcome with carbon monoxide is to hasten its elimination by letting him inhale oxygen with 5 per cent carbon dioxide. If two workers are exposed for a long time to carbon monoxide gas and ore is treated by inhalations of oxygen with 5 per cent of carbon dioxide, and the other merely by breathing spontaneously in the open air. the former will be able to go back to work within a half-hour or so and feel as well as he did before he was gassed, whereas the latter may be sick for a considerable period of time, sometimes for days or weeks. For this reason, it is customary in plants where such may occur to have available inhalators and tanks of oxygen and carbon dioxide, so treatment may be given promptly.

Ideals and opinions espressed in this column are those ol one of America’s most interesting writers, and are presented without regard to their agreement or disagreement with the editorial attitude of this paper.—The Editor.

were scoring a touchdown every five minutes.” a a a Rage Limit BUT I am not arguing at all for the familiar injunction to count ten before replying. Swallowed anger sets uneasily in the, human carcass. I am advocating something more useful and magnificent. I say that a man who is at peace with the world and himself easily can shed harsh words and not even feel the impulse of rage. I am puzzled by the popular impression that the non-fighters are timid and bloodless. Even among the animals there is recognition of the power of such beasts as stand stock still when attacked. I am told that in Portugal a variation of bull fighting is practiced. The matador stands motionless as the enraged bull charges down upon him. And, so the story goes, if the man can muster up enough nerve to hold the pose the bull suddenly will halt and turn away at the last minute. Such a performance seems to me more courageous than sticking a sword into the animal’s forehead. It takes nerve not to fire until you see the whites of their eyes, it takes more not to do so, even then. (Copyright, 1929. for The Times)

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AUG. 23, 1929

REASON

By Frederick Landis*

Illinois Firemen Have Been Ordered to Answer Fire Calls in Their Pajamas—but How Many Firemen Wear Pajamas? Harry Sinclair should not be pardoned. He defrauded the nation which protects his great fortune and after the supreme court of the United States blistered him for it and set aside the Teapot Dome lease he did not show repentance, but at the very first opportunity violated the law by shadowing the jury which was trying him for felony. a tt a His conviction did a lot to restore public faith in government, but a presidential pardon would destroy it all. Many men of less means are serving longer sentences for smaller crimes. So far as his failing health is concerned. the people recall that his playmate in sordid sin, ex-Secretary Fall, has an illness which is so reliable that it is practically impossible to get him Into court. Let Sinclair stay where he is! a a a The statements of these passen- | gers on the Zeppelin that the vilI lages of Siberia are crowded with | churches would seem to indicate | that the Soviet’s extermination of j religion has not been able to exter- | minate. a a a THE chief of the fire department at Millstadt, 111., has ordered the firemen to respond to night calls in their pajamas. This not only will enable them to get their quicker, but their attire will harmonize with that of the people they carry out. But how many firemen wear I pajamas? a a a Nothing was lost when Senator Borah refused to debate with Governor Ritchie of Maryland, for such events determine nothing except how many of the audience are wet and how many are dry. a o a This cat down in Arkansas that has taken a set of pole cats to raise probably figures on writing a few perfumery testimonials when she gets through. a a a Those St. Louis parents were loyal to the home town when they named their twin boys after O’Brine and Jackson, the champion endurance fliers, but the chances are that long before the twins are weaned another pair will have grabbed the laurels from the present heroes. tt a tt JUDGE HINES of Noblesville, Ind., was- complelled to adjust a domestic debacle by dividing the rows of potatoes between a man and his wife and splitting the milk money, which reminds us that “the course of true love never run* smooth.” a a u % The city of Cotha, Germany, has placed a tax of $2.50 on bachelors, but what the city ought to do is to tax the girls who handed the bachelors the water pitcher. a tt a We respectfully call Mussolini’s attention to the fact that while he has been enrolling Americans in the Fascisti, we got back at him by exporting $452,734 worth of spaghetti to Italy the last six months. a a a Sidney Franklin, the New York bull fighter who has been causing a great many outbursts of confetti by his victories in the Spanish arena, just has been gored, which proves that our folks should restrict their activities to the noble American pastime of throwing the bull.

Daily Thought

A talebearer revealeth secrets! but he that is of a faithful spirit consealeth the matter. —Proverbs 11:13. tt tt tt THE tongue is, at the same time, the best part of man and hi* worst; with good government, none is more useful, and without it, none is more mischievous.—Anacharsis. What are the family names of the late czar of Russia and the former kaiser of Germany? The czar of Russia was named Romanoff and the family name of the former kaiser is Hohenzollern. What is a rutabaga? A variety of turnip. When is a congressman seated? When he takes the oath of office.