Evening star., 1927-05-23
MOTHER IS PROUD
BEYOND MEASURE"
Returns to Teaching, Dazed
Somewhat at Publicity
Over EpoChal Flight.
By the Associated Press.

DETROIT, May 23.-Mrs. Evange.
line Lodge Lindbergh was back at her
duties today as instructor in the Cass
Technical High School here, admitted
ly a little dazed by the spotlight of
publicity into which the epoChal trans
continental flight of her son Charles
had thrust her, but proud beyond
measure"
Bewildered by the unparalleled ac-
claim of her sons deed, Mrs. Lind.
bergh yesterday sought refuge from
an army of interviewers, but later
consented to talk to newspaper men.
She had hesitated to speak for publ.
cation, Mrs. Lindbergh said, because
all the credit is due my boy and 1
don't want to take it from him. This
was a lone venture for him. All glory
is his"
Mrs. Lindbergh talked with her son
through a relay telephone system op-
Grated in London yesterday. After be-
ing reassured regarding his health,
Mrs. Lindbergh enjoined him to get
plenty of rest.
you've gone through tremendous
strain," she counseled.
Average Boy, She Says.
At the conclusion of the converse.
ton, a voice from London asked what
kind Of food Charles liked best, Mrs.
Lindbergh said. -a
"He is just an average healthy
American boy. He likes most any
kind of food" she assured her caller
from over the ocean. She was told
that England hoped the flyer would
visit there before returning home.
Mrs. Lindbergh said she was i'm
pressed by the solicitation regarding
her son.,
"It just goes to show you how much
people are thinking of what he has
DONE" she said. 81 think it was won.
derful the way he was received in
Paris. I am grateful to the people Of
France for the spirit they have shown.
was somewhat worried over reports
of animosity toward Americans and /
was wondering how they would take
his success, following so shortly the
disaster Of Nungesser and Coli. The
French people are certainly wonderful
and we must appreciate what they
have done," said Mrs. Lindbergh.
Receives Congratulations.
Mrs. Lindbergh displayed scores Of
kilograms and cables of congratula-
tions received from over the world.
Excerpts from them follow:
Theodore Roosevelt, jr.-"Your son
has written g. chapter in American his
tory that will always be an inspiration
to the country"
Ambassador Herrick-"Warmest con-
gratulations. Your Incompatible son
is a guest under Uncle Sans roof"
Postma ster General Harry s. New
'Your son has contributed the most
notable chapter in the history of
aviation"
Edward P. Warner in behalf of the
Navy Department-"Every American
shares your pride in him and his
achievements"
Ciechanowski, prime minister Of
Poland -" Full admiration for the
plucky achievement of Charles Lind.
bergh, through which he has scored
the finest victory for American avi.
ation."
SchOOlboy Gives Tribute.
Mrs. Lindbergh recounted with pride
the tribute Of schoolboy.
Last night a little boy Of 10 ar
rived with a bouquet of flowers" she
said. He was a manly little chap
and said his little, piece and was on
his way. e..
"It is all too wonderful for me-
Mrs. Lindbergh said. FRIDAY I was
an unknown and now I am receiving
messages from the great men of the
| world. But it is all due to Charles.
1 deserve no part of his glory and do
not want the reflection from the glory
that is his" she added.