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New-York tribune., 1922-06-28
Creasy'sFiancee
Not Self-Slain,
Experts Insist
Police Pistol Authority and
Doctor Contradict His De-
fcusc. That Edith Lavoy
Ended Life as He Slept
His Trunk Yields Letters
MANY Notes From Women
Found: Counsel Assails
Another Teacher i'm Case

The story that Mics Edith z. Lavoy
-ho. hcr-elf last Friday night when
with him in her roomire house a.
Freepor,. I. l.. told by William Greasy
after his arrest on a charge OF first
degree murder. was oontradicted yes
,erday in the report made TO the
authorities OF Nassau County BY DR..
Otto Schultz. Assistant Medical Ex-
nmincr Of New York, and Captain viii
liam A. Jones. revolver expert. for
merlv attached 10 the New York roiies
Department.
Roth men were OF th- opinion that
the school teacher did not Kill herself.
They were called in after DR.. Arthur
D. Jaaues performed the autopsy. Their
findings went even further than those
Of the first physician 10 make an ex-
animation. Assistant District Attorney
Elvin Edwards said. though he did not
reveal the knowledge upon which they
based their conclusions that the teach
or could not have fred the shot which
killed her.
The case will come before the grand
Jury tomorrow morning.
Counsel Accuses Another Teacher
RAYMOND Malone. counsel for Greasy,
sent a demand TO the president OF the
Board Of Education OF Frecport that
IL meet and suspend a school teacher
involved in tho Lavoy case on the
ground that she is not nj and com
petcnt person 10 teach his fve-yenr-old
son. He refused TO name her 10 re-
porters. but admitted that she had fig
urcd in the proceedings.
David Sutherland jr, OF 1855 Pine
Street. Freeport. 20 whom Malone ad-
dressed the communication. hrst ar
ranged that a meeting Of the board
be called for last night, but later noti-
fed him that this was OF. Mr. Malone
said. Meantime. several members OF
the board have been approached and
have addressed replies TO him, he
added
Mr. Malone confidently asserted last
night that he had letters written TO
Greasy By Miss Lavoy which would
free the prisoner. lie reiterated that
nc had AT least 200 letters in his pos
session and declared that while all OF
them arc not material, some Of them
are OF such nature that wnen pre-
scnted TO the grand jury they are
bound 20 bring about Creasy's release.
The conviction Of the Nassau County
authorities that the youth shot and
killed Miss Lavoy from motives o.
jealousy was strengthened when an af-
iidavit came into their hands signed by
a school teacher friend of the girl, in
which it was stated that Greasy threat
ened Miss Lavoy with a revolver on
April 10 outside Of the school where
she taught The story told by this
friend is that she was standing within
n few feet Of Miss Lsvoy while Greasy
talked TO hct. She did not hear all
.hat was said. but the man appeared
TO become excited and finally she
heard him utter threats against Miss
Lavoy. according 10 her affidavit. He
Cooked like a maniac at the time and
the weapon was taken from him, ac-
cording 20 this informant, who will be
nm important witness for the prosecu-
New-York tribune., 1922-06-28

Mrs. Alice Key Comley Stevens, Of
$40 Park Avenue. was divorced more
than a month ago. IL was learned yes
icrdAy. from Washington Lewis Stew
ems, son Of the late Colonel Edwin s.
Stevens. founder Of Stevens Institute
Of Technology. and is TO be married 20
morrow to Henry Payne Nash. assist
ant secretary o. the Equitable Trust
Company.
The divorce was revealed when Mr..
Nash and Mrs Stevens obtained their
marriage lieorFc %. tke Municipal
Building. it was won ny NJ. Stevens
on the ground o.. dcseftion The suit
was instituted ir New Jersey Novem-
Der 2i 1921, and a final decree was
granted May %. 1922.
Previously. Mrs. Stevens had made q
vain attempt 10 obtain a separation.
She was married 10 Mr.. Stevers juno
., 1918. while he was on furiough
from Camp Jackson. In October. 1920,
ne fied for separation. charging that
fftco- DAYS after her husband returned
TO her from military service n 1919.
he had Informed her that she held
him back" and he reeded a six months
vacation from married life.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-28

prevents the authorities from definite.
ly establishing this theory. The second
pistol. according 20 Chief Hartmsn's
report 10 Mr. Edwards. was In a
chamols bag, and was turned over 70
Motorcycle Patrolman Comstoek by the
negro maid in the fIirsh home Exam
nation 81 this weapon showed that u
apparently had been in disuse for some
time. rs the bullets we're covered with
verdigris.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-28

tho nuisance" clause in the Volstead
Law.
Abraham Goldberg. OF $50 Hillside
Avenue, Jamaica. /. l.. head Of Gold
berg. Defective Agency and a mu'i-
can, was arrested yesterday with his
wife. Rebcccs when four complete stills
were found IN ,hcir home. m lash
iorable residence district Of Jamaica.
The raid was mad, under a search war
rant by Agents Kohlcr and shannon.
Tie agents also seized LOO pounds Of
sugar. 1000 pounds OF pruncs and n
quantity Of barley ard raisins.
Icur restaurant patrons and one
raitcf arrestcd Cor carrying their own
liquor into restaurants and drinking u
with their meals we're discharged yes
to-day by Magistrate Renaud. in West
Side Court.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-28

shrinking and shrinking Thew rs.
torts 10 those who made remarks about
them became shorter and shorter, md
when Mrs. Anna O'Connor cried
Look. They're wearing lace bloom
ersl" Mrs. Hewet, demanded very
shortly indeed; who are you lsygh-
ing az" ard vas arrested.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-28

.cctives. in the course Of an autom obile
to.r through the uptown apartment
district Yesterday. pointed out ihirty
apartments robbed by them within sixty
DAYS. The police charge that strowe
and McCahe committed the actual rob.
berries Will. Mrs. Stro~e disposed Of
thc loot
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

Here are Cont
mental Fulwool Jer-
sey and Velour
Dresses and Suits, in
all sizes and are
regular values to
Si4.50; offered at
$500.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

BY NEA Service.
KANSAS CITY. Two
handsome little boys. nine ana ten.
are held here for fatally shooting a
playmate who called them mon
keyface."
George Hurlhurt, nine. fred the
shot from a small rifle, according
to officials who investigated the
case. sherman Hanna was with
him. Peter Carramusa. nine. was
the victim.
Are you cops going to hang me
and George now?" asked sherman
n the police station. He realized
the seriousness OF the situation
more than his companion. who,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01
COOL, COMFORTABLE
UNDERWEAR

Ladies Vests. with either
straps or bodice top; regular
and extra sizes:
6-25c Vests for $1.00.
4-35c Vests for $1.00.
Ladies Use Union Suits,
three styles. Special. 2 for
$1.OO.
Children's soc Nainsook
Waist Union Suits. Special, 2
for $1.00.
Mems 85c "Phoenix" Main
sock Shirts and Drawers. Spe-
cial. 2 garments for $1.00.
Mems S1.25 Union Suits.
Special, $i.00.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

Regular values up
to $3.50 in Bingham
and Ratine Dresses.
Many styles to select
from in all sizes and
the newest colors.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01
TURKISH TOWELS.

Plain white and fancy
4-35c Towels for $1.OO.
2-75c Towels for $1.oO.
$1.50 Towels. Special,
$1.00.
121ac Wash Cloths. Special,
$1.00 dozen.
35c All-Linen Toweling, 4
yards for $1.O0.
SIPS and $1.50 Lace Trim
med Scarfs. Special. $1.00.
Women's 121sc Handker-
chiefs. Special, $1.00 a dozen.
Women's Csc Handker-
chiefs. Special. 6 for $1.OO.
Mems 25c Handkerchiefs.
Special, 6 for $1.00.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

Each Dollar Day has brought many patrons to
store, attracted by the really wonderful values have Of
fered feel you will find list of specials this
time interesting than before.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01


Peter Carramusa. nine, (righD.
police say, actually fired the shot.
sherman is held merely as a wit
ness, Police are puzzled as to what
disposition to make OF Georges
case.
My boy was wild" said Mrs.
Hurlburt. who Is grlef-stricken. 1T
all occurred because George hasn't
had a fathers care"
Peter was the second son OF
Frank Carramusa to be shot
through the heart. Frank, Jry IL.
was killed in 1919 by shot thought
TO have been fired by a black
handler.
Redwood is one of the most en-
during woods in the world.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01
WEARABLES
FOR LITTLE TOTS.

SIPS and $3.50 Long and
Short Dresses. Special. $1.00.
$1.25 and $1.5O Play Suits
and~Rompers. Special, $1.OO.
Children's 35c Waists, spe-
cial. 4 for $1.0O.
Children's Csc Muslin Pants.
Special, 5 pairs for $1.00.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

Redwood is one of the most en-
Turing woods in the world.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-08-01

Here's What Your Dollar viii
DO in the Shoe Department
d .UU LISTED BELOW
NV, %o%e0 mem. 6 ans S Suny white elo'h S1.00
Women's Grover make" white washable
kid lace Shoes splendid quality S1.00
S To os. nsos ss' IT good quality brown S1.00
o. aSodys .y . aoEs Tennis SLIGO
.. %Psas Dssps .eas at and brown S100
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
MAY 4. TAYLOR
RETURNS HERE UNEXPECTEDLY
After Absence of More Than Three Years. ''Pifering
Ilousemaid Is in Richmond A,ain-Shc Will
BE in Police Court This Morning.

May Anna Taylor. who possessed
visions OF wearing the latest friil+
ana furbelows. ana who is all";;c d
to have shown Il rropcnsity for Pill
terinS silks and Satins in which to
gown herself. has returned TO Rich
mond after an absence Of more than
three years. Sh. is alleged to have
gained possession OF diamonds and
fashionable clothes in her efforts to
live u life OF ease and appear in
IN" most modern attire
!.anguorouS May Anna paid an an
expected visit 10 Providence. Il: /.
after cunning Widespread uotorietv
by intruding In fashionable homes
and tcrrorizing their occupants.
Pretending to want work May
Anna applied at the home OF Mrs.
John T.. Fitzgerald. 1905 Grov. Ave-
nue.. March -. 1919. and was en-
gagged to ASSUME the duties OF hous.
maid the following day.
May Anna. who was then IS years
Old, failed to appear ut the Eitzrcr-
AID homo until three days later. Iron
arriving at the home again the girl
Was shown about the house ana was
Informed as TO what her duties woul,.
be
suddenly ;hc girl pointed pistol
III AIRS. ft;zgcrald's face uud told
her I" throw up her hands After
binding and GaEginr Mrs Fitzgerald
ana locking her in closet the girl
went about robbiuG the home After
helping herself TO the jcwclry and
clothing the girl Vanished. Mrs..
Fitzgerald succeeded in getting out
OF the closet after attracting the
attention Of members Of the Gam
lily
May Anna went TO WASHINGTON and
attempted the. same sort Of robbery
III Il house in a Fashionable. 500
ton. In the Washington house.
however. woman turned on tho in
;rndcr and succeeded in ovcrpo~cr-
inG the girl. Police soon arrived 81;
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
HIGH ROTARY OFFICIAL
WILL VISIT CLUB HERE
District Governor Moore 10 Be
on Program Tomorrow
Night.

In. meeting OF the Rotary Club I. {
.duFhhEs tomorrow night will bs
'ta'Hr"d by the presence o. Disrric.
HoNrTao: Roger Moore ,'hairm:, n
George Ma-chmcu;. OF the program
g Nmiti"". stated Yesterday that NJ.
nae! what lie termed "a peach OF a
program with which To entertain
me head of the Organization in this
district. MI, Marchmont declined ia
STAT" tn" nature az the peach de
S.arirS that he wanted TO sprint.
ii sudden like"
District Governor Moore will dis
cusS the Rotary idea, which. accord
INK TO President .lohn &. White. is
distilled concoction O; service. ,.n
and ginger. which may be serve. as
'Sw!l" cocktail"
Alvin NJ Smith and Howard Bryant
EnNe compiled several Yul.tid.
carols which they sa: will BE- fried
GUY at tomorrow's meeting.
The current issue %! Rotary Tu.=-
day Tohasco" contains funny car
'c"n drawn by 4 ne.nbcr OF the CLUB.
depicting tho portly figure @: ..c
president directing one .: til. man
h'rs OF III. Boys Club 10 bank IL!
which 20 place HIS reward !o- active.
services in promoting the inter.
o: N. club. II turned "ut that 10
t"nk in question was tina, p.es!ti, Il
over by the president, Under the
picture Is ;his verse:
Is business bad? lust advertise,
You'll Try our plan. !. YOU are wis..
Well put Your nam" on every lip.
Get satisfaction ir>m this tipg''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
chris,mas Seal ue.pon.e.

When Ia" contents OF the first days
mail In response TO III" lcttcra and
Chri4tmaS seals were counted at tho
oi,icc OF the Richmond Tuberculosis
Association. ne Capitol street. It
was found that s62T.30 had been re-
ccivcd. against $3.50 for the opening
mail last year. and each day since
has shown - tremendous Interest in
the sale. proceeds from which are
used IN the fight against tubercu-
los!s in th!s community. Miss Nora
Spencer Hammer. executive secretary.
believes that II returns keep up at
tn" present rate, the association Will
have far larger resources than was
true last season.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
10 MAYOR j. u. nyLAN.

Ny Dear J!m.-You are engaged
in getting amusement OF; OF "a very
precarious occupation. Ask vii.
liam Jennings Bryan. lilo once
thought he knew presidential timber
when he saw it. but even hi, hes.
beloved choice could never stand The
Saw test" Your latest addition
to "ava!lable' candidates for
no JOB nov held BY M-. Harding T..
CHORD rin"hot. according 10 ncws :
vapcr published In the city you arc
supposed 10 govern. "Warwici. the
k!ngmakeI' mast have had "a won
d"rful zine Will. he was going good.
Hut-icts see. wha; ilnally happened
10 That fellow? Killed after LisaS-
trous defeat. believe We'll. YOU
have Bryan 10 console YOU such con-
solution IS he is. bat more ancient
history might repc., itself. jim.
Hears; - one OF Your candidates.
too. Isn't he: Some o. these DAYS !
may write book. and remember
in;; Eul~cr I.vtton's Wa:wick and
Montasu. give Il the t!c!. OF Hears;
and IIy!am. Last Of the Peace Dis =
,urbeES' FATHER EYED.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11

l - t'..D hiNlSN ht INtIIsI.
Bear Santa Claus.--I have just
come in from tile street. ana the
Jingle in The air out there made ME
think - Christmas. y touch Of
snow now and til. ~ .udo would be
complete. All OF which reminds me
that 1t doesn't take cold weather 20
bring on" thoughts q! the Yllctidc.
Tho spirit Of the season has been
abroad fov som" time O:tic. boys
az" lois more respectful. Thcy have
taken on again. Ia" old easenaN time
pol!t"ncss. TIL. elevator boy gre.ts
his old passengers with an unwoutei
bow ana smile. StenogrspherS ar.
becoming less like "'r,lli.. the ToiIcr''
every day: They don. oven tax.
time 10 powder ;hcl: noses DURING
Working hours. and beautiful pou,
aHd sharp tongues have become less
and less frequent; The old Scroog. .
are as cynical and hard as ever. but
YOU wait until the spirit Of tho sea-
son grips ON tight Nj of which
is 10 remind Won. santa. that you
lad better shop carly. You must
have a Sleigh full this Christmas
FATHER BYRD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11

The largest IN Virginia, and mos: OF
the fowls which were exhibited =;
the Roanoke show will DC on disnl,>.
IN R!chmoad. Several arrived Gurlu..
the afternoon yesterday. AMI viii be
uhcihtcd ana ready -:"r exhibit; this
mornine.
United States poultry demonstra-
tors via arrive this corning W..
srccia! film showing all phases Of
thu poultry business. from raisiua, 20
Grading Of fowl and eggs.
The show win be open from . y
VI, until 10 y. VI every day this week
Judging Will take place on Tue sday
and Wcdcnsday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
AUSTIN BOY REMAINS
IN SERIOUS CONDITION
Iinrton Heights school Pupil Suffers
Greatly M Result of Auto
....f,Innf

George l.eHoy Austin. 10. a pupil of
'-H grade OF the Barton Height.
school. who suffered fractures Of tho
!';t h'p. arm and leg ana l"rcru-
tons OF In. face as u result OF be-
Ing strucI 10y an automobile Satur-
DAY afternoon in from. Of Il x l.
Rricis store. EOS North avenue. COZ
,imucS III "A serious condition IN Mo
mortal Hospital. II is alleged that
I. y. Sciph. OF Midlothian Turnpike
vas driving the car which struck tho
boy
The Injured boy is til. son OF Mr..
ana Mrs. G""rS. v Austin Ills
father ia conductor on III" Ch"aa-
pcakc and OH" Railway. Mrs Aus
TN was iorn''o Miss t:gtc!;e Jones.
r! Newport News
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
TO THE GENEROUS. MINDED:

Ny Dear Peop!,.-The Ten on
por;u1i,:es." FOR whom The Times
Dispatch is appealing as Christina.
approaches. have found hundreds OF
hitherto VI known friends IN all
parts q Virginia. They are hap
pier gov :haa they ever imagined
the" could %. The dag Is dawn
i7g for tAe1:--t dag in which they.
too, Mil smile in the knowledge TIA;
me "or!d has not forgotten. But
tuIl !ght has not broken yet VIII
you hep speed il by contributing
Whatever YOU can 20 this fund? am
sure YOU Will no: regret il ever;
dolls: - balm TO heal frozen
hearts. FATHER BYRD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11

IA" home ana took the girl into GUS
;ody.
May Anna was sentenced in Wash
i:fion to serve three years in the
Federal prison in Providence. Il I.
Size complicated serving her term
'hou; three days ago. aud was
hr"ueh; here Saturday afternoon by
ctcct!v--Scrgcan; Gnr,icu l.. smith
80 stanC TRIAL or charges az rob
berry AMI attacking Mrs Fitzgerald
May Anna Will bc given a prciir-
mary hearing h"fo-. Jus;ic" John
ingram IN Po;icu Court this morn
iu,r
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
SEWER WORK CAUSES
JITNEY ROUTE CHANGE

y change in ji;ncy route 40 :
occhnle effective at - last night b..
reason OF sewer construction In Grace
street, Il was announced by Colrnel
William II. Myers. Director or PuhlIc
salty. Vehicles operating on The
T"hi" VIII proceed eastward ON
ran kiln street TO Ninth stree.
north ward on Ninth street TO Broad
street, westward on Broad street io
second street. southwark on Second
Street to Grace street. and w"slwa I'd
on Grace street on tho route cst.1.
!!sh.G ~ INV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
30 Gents, Plus Honesty,
Nets Advertiser $78

Through n 30-ccnt lost ndvcr-
uscment In The Times Dispatch OF
sunday morning. an advertiser had
black leather bag returned to
her. Tie bag contained SIS In cur.
rehcy, some cannUc and other
Naluhb!rs. II WAS found BY AN
itaiiah street sweeper. who looked
III Inc Times Dispatch yesterday
morning 10 see II the loser had
ntch wiScs' enough to advertise.
Oh. mao. and the lost bag and tho
money We're in her posse ssion
icw hours after The Times Din
patch appeared upon the xur,.,s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11
CHRISTMAS TO MARK
OPENING OF ACADEMY
Mnrir Cnhfil VIII BE Seen Here Tint
Day In New Edwin pnulton

The Academy OF Music will remain
dark until Christmas Day. when Ma
RE Cahllf viii be scen hero IN "A new
comedy by Edwin paulton. author of
"Erminie." Manager Leo Wise said
yesterday. y lull just before the
Christmas holidays !s experienced in
the theatrical profession every year.
lie pointed out. Many big produc-
tons are booked for midwinter aud
spring al the Academy. announce
mem Of which will be made soon, Mr..
Wise said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-12-11

y Premier automob!i" stolen a:
i"!@ East Main street Friday nisnt
vas found in = ditch at Grove. near
Williamsburg. The car belongs to
Robert II. Barnes. OF @Sl@ Monument
Avenue.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-30
Mr.. Jacoway Not
to Resign Soon

Washington, Jan Following
the recent Of dozens of letters and
kilograms indicating that tine inn
preston prevails in Arkansas that
he intends resigning from Congress
Immediately, Representative Jacoway
yesterday issued statement in
which he embodied letter to one
OF his constituents making his posi-
ton plain
II am in receipt Of your letter
Of recent date. and replying beg to
state that I VIII be a candidate to
succeed myself in Congress. have
made final arrangements to this
end. / have not definitely decided
on the date when l win terminate
my services here.
"From press reports it seems that
the impression was enormously
drawn that I would resign at once
All the while in considering this
matter, it was my thought and in
tention to serve, first, the absolute
rights of the district, and my in
terests second, and in this view l
desire to state that I am amply sup
ported by the district, having receiy-
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-30

the advisability of extending prefer
entail export freight rates to a&ri-
cultural commodities not now al
fected;
Extension of the provisions OF
the Webb Pomerene act which pro-
vdies for combinations Of concerns
for export trade;
Tariff protection for agriculture
equal to that afforded other indus
tries
Establishment of a tariff board 10
administer permanent flexible tar
if law with an anti-dumping proVi-
sion
Opposition to q tariff on potash;
Increased support Of the Interna-
tional Agricultural Institute at
Rome;
Assignment of agricultural at
taches to American embassies in
foreign countries.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-30
BURBANK COMP ARES PLANT
LIFE and E5(,,IIOy With
PERPLEXITIES OF REAL Lift.

selections come from sem.-troptcol
countries. sucb as Central and South
America From one nartic5Iar sec
tion Paraguav me said he re-
cciyod some osDec;ally fine seIec-
tjone which had never baen bot90-
i2ed. From this section Of the
countrv the ronujation ratio at one
time was one woman to every three
men, Burbank said
own the black or yellow race
ever predominate over Inc white
race?o the borticulturist was asked
"Hardly." he said. because Go
not believe the stamina of those
races which have NOT reached the
highest degree of civilization can
stand the scientific inventions Of
the white race stil there remains
The possibility that the white race
might be swampod in time
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1922-01-30
Often Fails to Find Single
Plant Out Of Hundreds of
Specimens from All Parts
of the World That Can
Be Used TO Advantage.
BY WILLIAM G. CAYCE,
international News Service staff
CORRESPONDENT.


Santa Monica, Cal, Jan. 10
Luther Burbank, famed plant wiz
ard, is willing 10 admit that pa
thence and persistence are two OF
the prime requisites for success in
his chosen profession.
How he selects very carefully the
best plants for grating purposes
and how few of the many he re-
ceives from all parts of the world
are really worth anything in an
experimental way was told by Bur
bank himself
From nearly every foreign land
have specimens of various plants,
grasses and trees sent me, he said,
when found working in one of the
gardens at his three-acre ranch here.
From the specimens sent me /
carefully go over them, taking the
best to work with 1t is surprising
10 note that out of possibly five
hundred specimens l can use but
one and sometimes none"
Here the famed man compared
his selection of the best plants to
real life.
After ALL life itself is but mat
ter of selection" he said. eve
pick for ourselves what we think
would be most beneficial to us. In
selecting plants for use in my eX-
periments | try to choose those
which would be the most benefit
cial to mankind" he said,
According to Burbank, his best