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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
The Law Gets Its Man

Jones-I fred at the thug, but I
guess he got away.
Policeman-Have you a license to
carry gun?
Jones-No, officer.
Policeman-Then come along with
me.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
Gentle influence

do you think going into politics
improves a mans disposition
''Well, at any rate, he is obliged
to look pleasant often enough to
have his picture taken for campaign
purposes. Boston Transcript.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
Gentle Reminder

Friend-You'll soon forget all
about her and be happy again.
Tilted Lover-Oh, no, l won't. I've
bought her too much on the INSTALL
ment plan EN- Rolig Hal Timma
(Gothenburg).
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
There's n Difference

Ossip-Is Mrs. Nayber the mod
ern kind of woman who sings In the
rain?
Gossip-No, she is the old-fash-
Toned kind who reigns in the sink
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
Too Well Known

"Have you speaking acquaint-
ance with the woman next door,"
"a speaking acquaintance? know
her so well that we don't speak al
all."-London Tit-Bits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

A man tells you his secret-then
tells it to another; and thinks you
blabbed it. Don't let him tell you.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

Books are written about the South
Sea islands that lure the reader.
Then he sees the moving pictures of
life there and loses his interest.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
Taking Plenty

Mr.. Neighbor-What is your son
taking at college?
Mr.. Pecks-All I've got.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

Some folks are so smart they keep
out of trouble, and their smartness
gets others into 1t.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

When all other sins are old
avarice is still young.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

Clever men are the tools with
which bad men work.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16

"Poor George has been kicked by
q horse
"How dreadfully obsoletew
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
High and Low Jumps

do you go in for athletics"
"Well-I used to jump at conclu-
sions!"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
BY ELMO SCOTT WATSON

NE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
five years ago the eyes of the whole
nation were turned toward Rich
mOnd, Va. for there was taking
place one of the most dramatic
events in American history-what
has been called 1.-The greatest GRIM
inal trial in American history and
one of the notable trials in the an
nails of the law" No less a person
than Aaron Burr, but lately Vice
President of the United States. was
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-09-16
MercolizedWax
Keeps Skin Young

Get ounce and a. directed Fine particles Of s<
skin peel of until al defects such pnples. liver
spots tan and freckles disappear. Skin 10 then sft
and velvety Your face looks years younzer Mereozed
Wax brings out the hidden beauty Of your skin re
remove wrinkles use Powdered Ssxolite
Dissolved in one-hak pint witch basel At drug
Evening star., 1932-01-10
CAPITAL SCHOOLS
ESCAPE SETBACK
BaIIou Tells Mt. Pleasant EX
panSion Marks Year.
Many Suffer Economy.

washington's public schools have not
experienced the pinch Of emergency
economy measures which have been
put in effect in most cities Of COM
parable size as a result Of the depres-
sion, DR.. Frank w. BaTiou, superin-
tendent of schools, said last night in
an address before the Mount Pleasant
Citizens Association.
On the contrary. he declared, the
current year is setting a record for ex-
pansion, with new buildings totaling
$7,500.000 in value being erected or
opened for use. The present budget
now being considered is considerably
smaller than the one covering the cur
rent year, he explained and provides
only for the maintenance Of the school
system at the existing standard. DR..
Ballou outlined some Of the drastic
steps that have been taken in the
school systems Of other cities to con-
serve funds.
Display Cup Awarded.
A cup for the outstanding electrical
home display during the Christmas
season was awarded to William S,
Hodges, 1907 Irving street The prize
was donated by the Electric League of
Washington and the contest was spon-
sored by the Federation Of Citizens
Associations Hamlin r. Corcoran,
1912 Hobart street and the Presby-
terian Home, 1918 Newton street, were
given honorable mention.
A resolution was adopted by the as
sociation commencing the Public
Health Department for its work in
fighting the spread of a contagious skin
disease now prevalent in the public
schools. DR.. Charles B. Campbell,
chairman Of the Public Health Com
mittee, said there were approximately
1000 cases of the disease among school
children during the past year
Chest Appeal Made.
Herbert Wood speaker for the Com
munity Chest. made brief appeal for
support of the Chests forthcoming
drive for funds.
President A. Guy Rebar presided at
the meeting which was held in the
Mount Pleasant branch Of the Public
Library.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
Father Confesses
Killing Boy With
Incurable Infection
Ohioan Reveals Poisoning
Two-Year-Old Son
i'm 1929.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MILLERsBURG, Ohio, January e.
A father tonight stood as the self
accused slayer of his 2-year-old son in
a mercy" killing. Charles S. Stan
house, a quarry worker, told Sheriff
John A. Stevens, that he killed his
2-year-old son, David Oscar, two years
ago because the child suffered from an
incurable brain infection.
Advised by Cleveland specialist that
his son could not get well, Stanhouse
the sheriff said, bought chloroform and
administered it to his son in Septem-
Der, 1929.
Before he worked up courage to give
the child the poison, the sheriff said
Stanhouse went on three-week drink
ing party, which ended when he came
home to find the child in a fainting
spell.
Whether he forced the child to drink
the drug, or gave it to him as an
anaeSthetic, Stanhouse could not re-
member
Mrs. Stanhouse, the sheriff quoted
Stanhouse as relating, knew that her
husband killed the boy, but refused to
allow him to confess until last night.
She Is not being held
Stanhouse was held in jail, without
charge, pending outcome of a sheriff
investigation. The family moved here
SIX years ago from Donora, Pa.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
VICTIMS KIN CALLS
BOY SLAYER INSANE
Brother-in-La Says Family
Does Not Wish Youth
Severe Punishment.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DOYLESTOWN, Pa, January "a
relative of Elmer D. Bartholomew,
farmer, who was shot to death by
l4-year-old Stanley Wismer, said today
the family of the slain man did not
want to see the lad severely punished.
1T looks to us as though there is
something wrong with the boys mind"
said Eli Wismer. brother -in-law Of
Bartholomew. There may have been
some queer mental turn that lately
came to life-and if that is so, it would
be cruel to punish him"
Gave Rifle TO Boy.
The two Wismers are not related.
1t was Eli Wismer who gave the boy
.22-caliber rifle which was used to
shoot Bartholomew
II felt sorry for the boy because he
didn't seem to have much recreation
on my brother-in-law's farm, where
he was employed part time as a farm
hand" Wismer said. IT gave him the
rife at the end of the cunning season
when he asked for it."
Stanley was arrested yesterday at the
home of stepsister, Mrs. Edith W.
McVan, at Lansdele, few hours after
Bartholomew was shot in his barn in
Bedminister township, 10 miles away
Changes His Story.
The lad first told police he shot
Bartholomew because he wanted to bor-
row his automobile to visit his sick
mother and did not want to ask for
it. Later, police said, he changed his
statement, saying:
Il killed Bartholomew because I hated
him. 1 asked him for money, but he
wouldn't give me any. I also asked
him to take me to see my mother, but
he wouldn't, and that's another reason
why 1 killed him."
Wismer will be given a hearing
Monday.
Evening star., 1932-01-10

HK UsIC hath charms to ,soothe
M ss:55 ;sS s;sssisl7 5sh'Si :SSa he can make it
There is something about
a drum, or cymbal, or sand-olock'
for that matter, which absorbs excess
energy often spent in less innocent ol-
rectiOnS.
Take any young irrepressible, give
him a drum and 'score-t ne an
alert mischief maker, by the same token
he will be an alert music maker:
Or such are the beliefs OF Miss
Frances Gutelius, director OF the toy
symphony" at Kalorama Day School
who can forget discipline when her
young charges strike up the band.
Not that the boys of Miss Gutellus
orchestra are bad boys. They're JUST
full of pep-the sort Of pep that goes
over big when the score calls Tor roll
of drums.
There are four boys and six girls In
the "toy symphony" members Of the
first. second and third grades-al be-
tween the ages of and 8 years.
The bows 60 for the drums, cymb$ls
and sand blocks, while the girls prefer
the more subdued notes OF triangle
tambourine and caStanet.
They have been brought, through en-
thusiastic and bi-weekly practlce
periods, into surprising harmony. Each
has learned to read his simple score,
how to count the measure and hold 1t,
together with the tune.
Folk songs. these and the simple,
rythnic melodies Of Shubert, form the
repertoire of the "toy matinee" which
lust now is harmonizing in the high
hope OF going on the radio soon.
The orchestra rendered several hol1--
day concerts for parents and friends OF
the school. At the present writing 1t
is practicing hard for valentine party
"Sc netimes," Miss Gutelius admitted
"I have to restrain their enthusiasm,
but Gs for discipline-well, when there's
need for that 1 just start them
playing!"
Evening star., 1932-01-10

ing there continuously. Before his pro-
motion, which becomes effective with
the opening Of the second semester OF
the school February l. DR.. Hickling was
associate professor of psychiatry He
obtained his medical degree from the
Georgetown school in 1884 and in 1925
the university conferred upon him the
honorary degree of master of arts.
National University later made him an
honorary doctor of laws.
The prize offered by Assistant Dean
Hugh j. Fegan Of the law school to the
best individual speaker in the annual
interclub debate at the school was
awarded last week to George B. Chopin
of st. Louis. He was the representative
of the Edward Douglass White Law
Club. This years prize was an auto
graphed copy of Law and Literature"
by Chief Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo
of the New York Court of Appeals.
The last week in January will find
students in all departments at George
town in the midst Of their Midwinter
examinations. 1t is a week in which
practically all school activities will be
confined to the study halls. The law
and foreign service departments are
preparing to take in a number OF ad-
ditional students upon the opening OF
the second semester, February !, but
the medical and dental schools will ad-
here strictly to policy of not admitting
students at this time Despite the de-
preston, enrollments in Georgetown de-
partmentS this year are encouragingly
high.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
PERU PRESIDENTS
POWERS INCREASED
Assembly Grants Extraordinary
Authority to Suppress Anti
Government Outbreak.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LIMA, Peru, January 9.-President
Luis NJ. Sanchez Cerro received extraor-
dinary powers from the Assembly to-
day to suppress any government
outbreak in Peru, such as strike called
for next Monday.
Soon afterward mounted police, using
sabers, dispersed small group of Com
munists who attempted to parade with
red banner.
The new law, intended for the preser-
vation of public order, was passed by
the National Assembly after severa.
hours Of heated debate, in which ac-
cusations were exchanged between the
government and its opposition.
Patterned after SPANS "law for the
defense of the republic" the measure
placed in the hands of the Peruvian
executive the necessary means, the gov
ernment said, to maintain order ano
guarantee social peace.
Members of the Aprista Opposition
party and others who opposed the legis-
lation described 1t as dictated by ven-
geance and political hatred" The bills
supporters, however, said 1t was not in
tended to establish dictatorship or to
endanger liberty but to prevent dis
order and political license"
Evening star., 1932-01-10
RATTLING OF U. S. SABERS
URGED TO END SLUMPS
Kentuckian Urges Hoover to Rush
Fleet Unless Japan Heeds
Demands.
By the Associated Press.

FRANKFORT. KY, January 9.-Dr.
Willard Rouse Jillson, Kentucky State
geologist. would end the depression by
Uncle Sam rattling sabers in Japans
face. He wired the suggestion to Presi-
dent Hoover last night and followed 1t
up with a letter today
If Japan refused TO withdraw her
troops from Chinese territory in
Msachuria on five days notice from
the United States, DR.. Jillson would
dispatch the Pacific feet and Marines
TO Japanese waters "to enforce Amer
ican treaty obligations" He believes
this action would arouse the patriotic
impulse in America and return the
country TO her traditional economic
quickStep."
"Of course, President Hoover prob
ably will never see the letter or tele-
gram" DR.. Jillson remarked. Some
secretary will get hold of 1t. But II
Roosevelt were living that is the thing
he would do. In other words, it is the
policy OF the big stick"
Jillson, a Republican, was a candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor last year
Evening star., 1932-01-10
ROBBERY TERMS UPHELD
New Trial Refused in $500, 900
Lincoln, Nebr., Case.

LINCOLN, Nebr.. January 9 (P).-
Motions for new trials by Thomas
O'Connor and Howard Lee, sentenced
to Is years in prison for the $4,000, 900
Lincoln National Bank & Trust Co.
robbery, today were overruled by Dis
trict Judge Fred Shepherd.
The two East st. Louis men had
asked the court to set aside judgments
and sentences against them and grant
new trials. They asserted w. e. Barke-
ly, Largest stockholder Of the bank, and
Chicago authorities who aided in re-
covering s5S0,o00 worth Of negotiable
securities taken in the robbery, Sep
tember IT, 1880, had learned the
identity of the robbers and knew Lee
and O'Connor were not members OF
the gang.
Barkeiy testified he believed O'Connor
and Lee were guilty and that he had
not learned the identity of any others
except Harry Slim" Morris, who was
found slain near Red Wing, Mimi, Au-
gust 18, 1881. Morris, the banker said,
drove the bandit car.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
LOUISIANA TO VOTE
ON 500 CANDIDATES
Long Tests Strength Jan. 19, With
Fight Closely Drawn and Some
of Kin Foes.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS. January s.-On an
issue cut down finely to the point of
pro- and anti-Huey Long. the electorate
OF Louisiana will cast ballots on more
than 500 candidates running for high
ana low ofic2 on a State ticket in the
January le Democratic primary
Huey Long, Governor or United
States Senator, both titles being in dis
pute. will test his strength against the
combined force of his political enemies
in the race for Governor. He has
thrown the full weight Of his influence
behind the governorship candidacy of
o. K Allen, chairman of the State
Highway Commission, and has broken
with members Of his own family N the
fury OF the campaign.
Julius Long has taken the stump
actively against his brothers candidates
and Earl X. Long. another brother. is
an opposition candidate for Lieutenant
Governor.
Despite the opposition, Huey Long
publicly claims that the ticket led by
Q. K Allen will sweep the field in the
frst primary whils leaders of the or
position contend the election will be
thrown into q second primary. where
Longs four-year rule will be broken.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
STATE RIGHTS DEBATED
IN BOULDER DAM AREA
Three-Judge q. S. Court Hears
Plea of Contractors to Nullify
Laws of Nevada District.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, January "a
special three Judge Federal Court lis
tened for three hours today to argu-
ments as to whether Nevada or the
Federal Government has jurisdiction
over the Nevada section Of the terri
tory in which gigantic Hoover Dam Is
being constructed.
Fifty days were allowed counsel to
file further arguments, replies and afti-
dayits before the case will finally be
submitted to the justices for decision.
Enforcement of State and Federal labor
laws are at issue.
Six Companies Incorporated, the con-
tractor, seeks to have the State per-
manently enjoined from enforcing its
mining laws.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
EXPEDITION MAKES STOP
ON WARPATH FOR FLIES
Pittsburgh Party to Collect Rep.
tiles for Smithsonian Institution
in Equatorial Realm.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
MEMPHIS, Tenn, January 9.-Bound
for Central and South America on an
expedition which they hope may lead
to the determination of the house fly
and mosquito, group of scientists
stopped here today for repairs on their
42-foot cabin cruiser
The party, headed by j. M. Sheppard,
represents the University of Pittsburgh
and the United States Bureau of Chem
iStry and Soils. 1t left Pittsburgh De-
cember and will depart from Memphis
Monday for New Orleans.
Sheppard said he would study the
cuba" a tropical plant. The Rho
tenonne, a drug made from cuba, may
be developed into "the most powerful in
sect acid the world has ever known" "
he declared
Rare reptiles and lizards are being
collected by the party for the Smith
sonian Institution and the Washington
Zoo.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
MAS0NS' LEADER OF AID
FOR CRIPPLES is DEAD
Reading, Pa, Shriners' Head for
20 Years Was Known
Throughout U. S.

BY the Associated Press.
READING, Pa, January 9.-George
F. Eisenbrown, 81, nationally known
Mason, died tonight.
He served as head Of the Rajah Temple,
Mystic Shriners, in Reading for 20
years, and was one of the first to back
the movement through which hospitals
for crippled children were established.
He was known in practically every
temple in the country through personal
visits.
EisenbroWn was active also in the
Scottish Rite, holding the thirty-third
degree.
He was active in politics for years
Four years ago he was a delegate to the
Republican National Convention.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
THREATS CHARGED
BY COUNTY ATTORNEY
Kentucky Official Had Been Active
in Raids on Mines Union
Headquarters.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PINEVILLE. KY, January s.-Threats
against the life Of Walter 3. Smith,
Bell County attorney, II low bond wss
not set for Harvey Collett, were made
today by men in crowd gathered out
side his office, Smith reported. Smith
has been active In raids on miners
union headquarters.
Collett was arrested here today on a
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Smith said a friend, whose name he
did not reveal, came to his office and
told him men we're making threats
against him.
Collects bond was set at $1,000 and
Smith said a peace bond also might be
required Collett was arrested on an
old liquor charge and was found to have
a pistol and a revolver IN his possession.
Smith said Collett was one Of the lead
ers Of the National Miners Union, some
Of whose members are on strike.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
Sun Sets House Ablaze.

Zoo strong sunshine caused a fire in
the house Of Col E. S. Hall at Hants,
england. The afternoon sun was shin
ing through the window of the colonel's
dressing room and the rays falling on
a magnifying shaving mirror, were re-
fiected on to the curtains. These be-
came ignited, setting the room afire.
The flames were extinguished by fire.
men
Evening star., 1932-01-10
Mrs. Owen To Speak.

THE Women's Guild of American
i University will present as the prin-
cipal speaker at its annual dinner
at the womens residence next Friday
night at the college, Representative
Ruth Bryan Owen OF Florida.
So important does the guild consider
the address Of the daughter Of William
Jennings Bryan, that the only other
feature Of the dinner, which usually Is
an affair Of elaborate program, will be
music, to be offered by the Mems and
Women's Glee Clubs Of the university,
under direction of Harlan Randall. Mrs
Peter NJ. Anderson, president Of the
guild, will preside. Mrs. Howard G.
Nichols is chairman Of the Committee
on Arrangements. The hour will be
$50 O'Clock.
The Midwinter concert of the Mems
and Womens Glee Clubs will be held
at the gymnasium auditorium on the
campus next Saturday night at s:l5
o'clock under direction OF Harlan
Randall.
Three new members have been
elected to the Board of Trustees Of
American University: Henry M. Braw-
ner, jr, president of Chestnut Farms
Dairy; DR.. Benjamin Meeks. district
superintendent of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, and DR.. c. Francis Jen-
kins, noted inventor, all of this city
They were named at a special meeting
Of the board last Thursday at 1901 F
street. presided over by DR.. Arthur c.
Christie, president.
The Hugenot Society of Washington
will meet in the womens residence next
Thursday night at o'clock, as the
guests Of Miss Mary Mears Gait.
John Marshall Chapter of Chi Psi
Omega Graduate Fraternity of the
Graduate School Of American Univer-
sity is equipping fraternity room at
1901 street, to be known as the
golden room" Among the pieces Of
furniture will be some historic old pews
from Metropolitan Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church which is now owned
| by the Government and is to be torn
down to make way for the new munich
pal center. DR.. Frederick Benton Is
chairman Of the Room Committee
The Mems Glee Club sang over Sta
ton VOL Friday night in a program
| sponsored by the Community Chest.
Harlan Randall, director of the COL
lege glee clubs, and Mrs Evelyn Ran
dali will sing in a program in New
York sponsored by the League Of
American Pen Women next Thursday
night.
Evening star., 1932-01-10

was announced yes
terday.
DR.. H | C X ! l n g,
District alienist for
many years, is one
Of the leading psy-
chiatrists in the
country, a field In
which he has Spe-
cialiZed at Calling
er Municipal Hos
pital as chief of
t at department.
He is also on the
STATS of the Provi-
dence and George
town Hospitals.
He join e d the
Georgetown medi-
cal faculty in 1888
and has been teach
Evening star., 1932-01-10
OIL FLOW CUT ORDERED
Oklahoma City Field Production
Reduced to 10000 Bbls. Daily.

OKLAHOMA CITY, January 9 (P).-
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission
reduced daily allowable production
from the Oklahoma City Oil Field to-
day to 10000 barrels, a decrease of
10000 barrels
Protests against the order will be
heard and possible revision of pipe
line nominations and allowables made
at the hearing January %.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
u. S. WOMAN, WHO WED
MAHARAJA, RETURNING
Former Nancy Miller Sails for
Home After Waiting at Naples
for Pet Dogs Arrival.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NAPLES, Italy, January 9-After
waiting here for a pet dog which ar
rived by express from Paris, the former
Nancy Miller of Seattle, Wash, now
her highness, the Maharanee Mahimai
M. S. Kolkar of Indore," sailed today
aboard the Conte Biancamano for New
York.
The wife Of the former maharaja OF
Indore, India. came TO Italy several
days ago from France. She was ac-
companied by a maid, dog and con-
siderable baggage. The purpose of heI
visit TO the United States was not
learned.
The former maharaja, to whom she
was married three years ago was
understood to be visiting in Cairo
Egypt.
Evening star., 1932-01-10
NORFOLK MANAGER ASKS
$481,978 BUDGET CUT
20 Per Cent Reduction in own
Salary Among Items He Rec
ommends to Council.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NORFOLK, Va, January "a re-
duction Of $4sl ,97s in the municipal
budget for 1882, including a 20 per cent
reduction in his own salary and a 10
per cent reduction in all other munich
pal salaries for total cut Of $3.50, 7o8,
was recommended TO the City Council
today by City Manager TruXton as an
sxpedient for meeting the financial crisis
with which the city government is con-
fronted
The city managers recommendations
were presented at a conference this aft
ernoon with the council and with bank
erS and business men who have been
assisting the city in working out It's
financial problems.