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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-03

Tarzan was fearful the old story that he had
come from Attne to assassinate Nemone would be
revived If any one knew he had met Valthor, the
Atfnean before Then only miracle could save
either Of them. Nemone was now calling orders
rapidly to those about her.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
EDUCATOR ASSA|LS
PRESSURE GROUPS
Declares Schools PoWer|ess
in Grip of Selfish
Interests.

Charges that the schools of this
country are powerless to assist in the
creation Of the new social order be
cause of the force of vested interests
which control them," were put before
the closing sessions of the Progressive
Education Association here yesterday
at the Mayflower Hotel by Howard
Beale, one Of a score Of speakers heard
by the TOO delegates during an an-day
meeting.
Men who control the schools OBJ
ject to teachers who stimulate thought
and create critical attitudes" Mr..
Beale said. He intimated the schools
might play a greater part In the So
luton of current problems If outside
pressure groups" did not interfere.
Among the noisiest, though not
the most effective, outside pressures
are those exerted by the so-called
patriotic organizations wor-
shippers like the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, military organi-
cations like the American Legion and
various other organizations set up to
further patriotism of the 100 per
cent variety" the speaker charged.
Continuing, he alleged the Ku
Klux Klan, a few years ago; the
w. C. T. u. the press, the politicians
and labor all have their own methods
of exerting pressure in the schools
their own set ideas that they wish
Evening star., 1934-03-11
WILD LIFE IN PARKS
OF D. C. FARES we'll
Aid of Human Friends Brings
Animals Through Severe
Winter Safely.

A Winter Of deep SHOWS may have
spelled famine to their country cousins,
but birds and squirrels in the city's
parks seem to have come through the
cold, hungry months in great shape,
thanks to the solicitation of their
human friends.
Onicials of the National Capital
Parks ONCE said yesterday they had
not heard Of casualties among small
denizens Of the parks. Albert Clyde
Burton, assistant superintendent of
the office, pointed out that systematic
feeding was carried out this Winter.
Two bushels of scratch feed-corn
and cracked wheaton the birds and
a bushel Of peanuts for the squirrels
are put out daily in city parks, and
during heavy snowfalls the free
lunch" service Is extended to parks in
the outlying districts, including Foun-
dry Branch, the Archbold- Glover
Parkway. Upper Rock Greek Park,
along the Fort drive and in the Evans
estate in Wesley Heights.
Driven by hunger. the quail, which
ordinarily keep to the underbrush
out Of sight, became quite tame dur
ing the severest weather and would
come out on the runways in Rock
Creek Park, the Evans estate, the
Archbold Glover Parkway and in
Montrose Park freely to eat food
placed there for them.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
"COMPROMIsE" OFFERED.
Sidlo's Partner Surprised by Apparent
Refusal

CLEVELAND, March 10 R.-
Commenting on the Department Of
Justices projected criminal prosecu-
tion of Thomas L. Sidlo for alleged
evasion Of income taxes. Paul Pat
terson. one Of his partners in a prom
inent Cleveland law firm, asserted to-
night Sidlo had made to the Gov
ernment what is technically known
as an offer in compromise"
Sidlo was reported by his associates
to be at the home of Robert p
6cripps in Southern California.
Asserting the Justice Department. s
intention to prosecute Sidlo is "a sur
prise to me-" Patterson said. while
! knew the matter was being dis
cussed in the Department of Justice
and, although I knew the department
was considering what is technically
known as an offer of compromise
by Mr.. Sidlo. had no inkling that
the offer would be refused.
Mr.. Sidlos offer was to pay the
entire amount alleged by the Gov
ernment to be due and the so per
cent penalty plus interest. The ques-
tion at issue is one of law surround
ing the methods Of claiming deduc.
tions from his gross income on &C.
count of losses which he. as a tax
payer, thought he was entitled to
take.
Notwithstanding that he believed
It his entire right to take deductions
for these losses, he did make the Offer
to the Government which covers tax
penalty and interest, the maximum
amount the Government could pos
sibly recover in any action"
Evening star., 1934-03-11
VARIETY STORE SALES
INCREASE ia PER CENT
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce Reports Slight
Seasonal Gain.

Dollar volume of variety store sales
in February increased 11.4 per cent
over February, 1888. according to q
preliminary estimate made yesterday
by Willard L. Thorpe, director of the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce. The gain was only about
per cent higher than February.
1892.
The gain between January and
February was only 3.4 per cent. which
Is considerably less than the usual
seasonal change In recent years.
The estimates are based on fig
ures supplied to the Commerce De-
partment by chain stores with prices
limited from cents to dollar.
Evening star., 1934-03-11

to see stamped into the educational

to see stamped into the educational
mold"
Mr.. Beale, q Washington student Of
educational problems who has Just
concluded a two-year study of Ameri-
can schools. urged teachers to live
more actively, to follow closely the
social trends Of the times and to ap.
praise and interpret American life as
1t is today.
Mr.. Beale's talk was followed by
addresses by DR.. Hans Kinder, con-
ductor of the National Symphony
Orchestra, and Boris Blai of the Oak
Lane Country Day School in Phila-
delphia, who urged teachers to en-
courage children in the use Of all
plastic materials and stone, wood,
metal and paint in the development
Of their creative life.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
N. R. A. ENFORCEMENT
BY STATE REJECTED
Iowa Senate Votes Down Bill to
Give Code Regulations
Status Of Law.
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
DES MONIES, Iowa, March 10
State enforcement for N. r. A. codes
and regulations suffered q setback to-
day in the Iowa Senate.
Passed by the House yesterday. a
bill introduced at the request Of the
National Recovery Administration was
laid on the table in the Upper Cham
Der by vote Of Is to 20.
However, q ruling by Lieut.. Gov
Nels Kraschel that q two-ti. irds vote
was necessary to table It, gave the
proposal a new lease on life later
In the same ruling, the lieutenant
governor said q motion for indefinite
postponement would be in order.
Senator George Patterson Of Kos
suth promptly moved indefinite post
ponement, but debate on the motion
ensued without definite action
The Senate's stand brought criticism
from Iowa's Democratic chief execu-
Evening star., 1934-03-11
SENATE EXPANDS
| FARMER BENEFITS
Ignores A. A. A. in Doubling
Basic Commodities for
Payments.
BY the Associated Press.


The Senate yesterday ignored Ag-
ricultural Adjustment Administration
recommendations. doubled the num-
Der of basic commodities entitled to
benefit payments and increased from
5000 100000 to $3.50, 0,000. 900 a fund to
aid the dairy and cattle industry.
By 80 to 81 it passed the Jones'
Connally bill and sent the measure
to conference with the House after
adding peanuts, rye, fax, barley and
grain sorghum, as well as dairy and
cattle products. to seven basic com-
modities now defined in the agricul-
tural adjustment act.
May Be Knocked Out.
The Adjustment Administration had
recommended only dairy and cattle
products for inclusion. Senator Con-
nally, Democrat. Of Texas. co-author
Of the legislation. accepted most OF
the additions so as to get the measure
to conference. Supporters Of the origi-
nal bill said they would be surprised
If any Of the additions remained when
it is finally enacted.
The bills fund, boosted from $780,
100000. would be used to pay growers
for eradicating diseased cattle. for
purchase and distribution OF dairy
and beef products to the needy and
for purchase and transfer CT dairy
cows to farms that could use them for
supplying family needs. One-third OF
the additional $150,000,0OO would &c
for food relief
Present Commodities.
The seven basic commodities now
subject to a processing tax are wheat
cotton, tobacco. hogs, field corn, rice
and dairy products.
An administration bill Is pending In
the final committee to make sugar
cane and sugar beets basic commodi.
ties.
The host OF amendments tackled on
the bill amused many members. Sen
ators Long. Democrat, OF Louisiana
suggested putting cucumbers and
sassatras in the basic commodity
class.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
IOWA IS 10Th STATE
TOOK. OLD-AGE PENSION
Governor Signs Bill Fixing $25 a
Month Maximum for
Needy.
BY the Associated Press.

by Inc Associated FTeSS.
DES MONIES, March 10.-Iowa to-
day became the twenty-ninth State to
provide old-age pension for its needy.
Gov. Clyde L. Herring signed the
old-age pension bill passed few days
ago by the special session of the Cen
eral Assembly.
The new law, which becomes effec-
tive November l, 1884. allows pen
sions to worthy needy persons over 65
years Of age. who are citizens Of the
United States and residents Of the
State of Iowa.
The payments are limited to q max
imum Of $25 a month and the funds
will be raised through the imposition
of head tax payable by all persons
more than 81 years old
Evening star., 1934-03-11
TARIFF HEARINGS
T0END TOMORROW
Measure Expected to Be Re-
ported by Middle of
Week.

Public hearings on President Roose-
velt's reciprocal tariff legislation will
be concluded by the House Ways and
Means Committee tomorrow. Chairman
Doughton announced yesterday.
In making the announcement.
Doughton also made it known that
the measure probably will be reported
to the House about the middle Of the
week. Meanwhile. he said, the COM
mittee will go into executive session
to consider proposals that the bill be
amended to empower the President to
remove articles from the free list and
to retain the flexible provision of the
existing law on commodities not
affected by international agreements
The first proposal was put for
ward by administration representa-
tives. while the second is concession
by the proponents of the measure.
Proposed by Sayre.
Francis B. Sayre. Assistant Secretary
Of State, proposed the free list amend
ment. while Secretary Hull announced
the administration was willing to yield
on retaining the flexible provision
which would be repealed under the
Doughton bill.
Doughton's announcement came
after John Dickinson. Assistant Secre-
tary of Commerce. made plea before
the committee for "a new protec-
tionisn-for policy Of protection tc
American industry and commerce
which will really protect and vitalize
and restore. rather than restrict anc
dry up and destroy"
The new protectioniSm embodied
in this bill" Dickinson said, is "a
national policy for protection Of the
national welfare. rather than for tht
selfish welfare of particular localitie:
and factories at the expense Of the
whole people"
Measure Condemned.
Dickinson preceded John E. Dow.
sing of Scarsdale, N. Y, representing
the United States Potters' Association
of East Liverpool. Ohio. who con-
demned the measure as giving the
President unprecedented authority
to change rates affecting industries
without giving the industries "theil
day in court
Foreign countries are anxious tc
dump their products on the United
States, he said.
The bill establishes absolute con-
troll over industry" the witness said
adding that "it suspends the power Of
Congress to legislate," and that II
would permit the Executive to deter
mine the very life or death of In.
dustry"
Evening star., 1934-03-11
JUNIOR LEAGUERS FORM
CLASS IN CHARITY WORK
Group Will Meet Each Tuesday
Morning to Receive In
struction.

A class in social charity work has
been formed here by group of Junior
League members. who will meet each
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at 1922
Eleventh street to receive instruction
under the guidance of Miss Louise o.
Beall and Miss Elizabeth Northcutt,
1t has been announced recently.
Members of the class are Mrs. Will
fred L. Goodwin, Miss Eleanor Bel
lows, Mrs. Edward Lowry, Miss Fair
fax Greene, Mrs. r. D. Paddock. Mrs
Richardson Saunders, Mrs. Frederick
Winston and Miss Margaretta Wright.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
ANGER COSTS $1,000
Assailant Must Pay for Beating
Man Who Kissed His Girl.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 R.-
A jury decided today it would cost
Russell jackson, grocery employe,
$4,000 for becoming violent when his
girl friend gave another man Q
friendly" kiss.
Gordon Dunbar. merchant. re-
ceived the kiss. Testimony showed
Mrs Dunbar was a member of the
foursome on the automobile ride
which led to the kiss-and the fracas.
Mrs. Dunbar gave the girl friend per-
mission to kiss her husband. but Jack
son beat him up anyway, Dunbar told
the jurorA
Evening star., 1934-03-11
LEND.A.HAND CLUB
ARRANGES PROGRAM
Miss Inez Cadet Will Be Princi-
pal Speaker at Meeting
Tomorrow.

Miss Inez Cadel, assistant director
Of the Instructive Visiting Nurse So
ciety, will be the principal speaker
tomorrow evening at a meeting Of the
Lend-a-Hand Club in the Phyllis
Wheatley Young Women's Christian
Association.
Others who will take part in the
program are Mrs. Alma Scott Of the
Southwest House, Mrs. Salema s.
Thompson Of the seventh district Of
the Associated Charities, Miss Elise
Dowling of the Emergency Relief Di-
vision. Mrs. Marie Shanks Of the
Women's Bureau, DR.. Dorothy B.
Ferebee of the Southeast House and
Dr. Virginia Washington of the Board
of Public Welfare
The Lend-a-Hand Club has for its
purpose the establishment Of home
for unmarried colored mothers.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Y. w. c. A. ELECTIONS
Two Renamed to Advisory Board
Of Trustees.

Alfred H. Lawson and Frank j.
Stryker were reelected members Of
the advisory board OF trustees of the
Young Women's Christian Association
at q recent meeting, it was announced
last night.
Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone was elected
to fill an unexpired term and Henry
c. Morris was. reelected chairman Of
the board. Other members are Miss
Jane Bartlett, Paul E. Lesh and Col.
U. S. Grant.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Church Unit to Entertain.

HYATTSvILE, Md. March 10
Especially A dinner will be given by
the Philathea class of the First Meth
odist Episcopal Church South next
Thursday at the church from to Z
o'clock. Proceeds will go to the church
building fund. Mrs. George Cox heads
the Arrangements Committee. Open
ing of the new auditorium has been
set for April Is.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
AIRLINE DISCONTINUED
National Park Airways Com
plains of Business Loss.

plains OF BuS1neSS IoSS.
BUTTE, Mont, March 10 F.-
Temporary Suspension Of all flying
operations was announced tonight by
the National Parks Always.
The line operates between Great
Falls, Mont, and Salt Lake City. Felix
Steinle. vice president in charge of
operations, said: "It is impossible for
US to continue to operate on such
revenues as we receive from passengers
and express. We are distinctly hope
full Of an early resumption Of our
4ying schedules"
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Benefit Party Arranged.

BERWYN, Md, March 10 (SpeciaD
"A benefit card party will be held
Monday night in Holy Redeemer
School Hall. Mrs. T. Raymond Burch
Is chairman Of arrangements. with
Mrs. Bryan. Mrs. A. Haker and Mrs.
T. Talbot as hostesses.
Evening star., 1934-03-11

titve, Gov. Clyde L. Herring, who had
asked that the bill be passed.
The House, with Its preponderant
Democratic majority, passed the bill
by a vote Of 81 to IS The Repub-
licans have q majority OF two votes in
the Senate.
The bill provided that on filing Of
approved codes. rules and regulations
of the NJ R. A. with the Iowa secre-
tary Of state, they would be accorded
the status of State laws.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
FiREMEN SAVE WOMAN
Miss Kathryne Kramer Overcome
by Smoke in Apartment.

Ffremen last night saved the life Of
Miss Kathryne Kramer. 46. when they
broke open the door of her apartment
in the Shelbourne. 1851 S street. after
she had been overcome by smoke from
a small fire In her third-floor apart.
ment.
Miss Kramer, who was unconscious
when firemen gained access to the
apartment, was revived by the fire.
men and later treated for slight burns
by a doctor from Emergency Hospital.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
DELEGATES NAMED
TO RELIEF Meeting
Mrs. Joseph Millenson and Mrs.
William Levy Will Go to

New York.
Mrs. Joseph Millenson, president,
and Mrs william Levy. financial Sec
retary. OF the Washington Ladies
Auxiliary Of the Jewish Consumptives
Relief Society Of Denver. Colo. have
been appointed to attend the thirtieth
annual convention of that organiza-
ton in New York City. The con-
vention begins March II, lasting three
days.
Mrs Berdie Krupshaw, first vice
president, will preside at the March
10 meeting of the Washington auxil-
iary. it was announced, during the
absence of Mrs. Millenson.
Evening star., 1934-03-11

Economic conditions in Costa Rica
have so greatly improved that the
poorer classes are beginning to buy
luxury goods.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
SOLDIERS HOME ARREST
THIRD IN 1927 THEFT
Orderly, Attendant and Woman
Now Held Pending Investiga-
tion of Inmates Loss.

A third arrest was made by police
last night in connection with the
theft of 1927 from Fred w. Mixer,
Soldiers Home inmate, last Sunday.
Police said s2ls has been recovered.
Stuart A. Baird, 81, an orderly at
the home, was the third person ar
rested. Garland r. Mccall, 25. of
the 300 block of Rock Greek Church
road, an attendant at the home, and
. woman also are being held.
The money, which Mixer is said to
have saved from his pension, was
taken from his clothing at the home.
according to police.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
CONBOY is SILENT.
Lamont Reported to BE Out Of
City.

NEW YORK, March 10 CP.-Mar-
tin J. Conboy, United States attorney
for the Southern New York district
declined tonight to comment on
charges of tax evasion by James j
Walker, former mayor, and Thomas
S. Lamont, member of the j. P
Morgan Co.
Conboy said he had not received
official notice of Attorney General
Cummings order to present the cases
to the grand jury.
Lamont was reported to be out OF
the city and could not be reached for
comment.
"COMPROMIsE" OFFERED.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
BIBLE GROUP TO MEET
Interdenominational Conferenc,
Here to Last Five Days.

An interdenominational Bible con-
ference will be held at the Fourth
Presbyterian Church. Thirteenth and
Fairmont streets. beginning next Sum-
day and continuing for five days. It
is sponsored by the Moody Bible In
stitute of Chicago
Rev. DR.. James M. Gray. president
of the institute. will preside at all
meetings. Other speakers will in
clude DR.. Oswald T. Allis of the
Westminster Presbyterian Seminary,
Philadelphia. and Rev. DR.. H. F.
Smith, director Of the pastors course
at the institute.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
SALARY BILL PASSED
Senate Favors Paying Losses in
Foreign Service.

The Senate yesterday passed
House bill authorizing appropriations
to make up salary losses of foreign
service employees resulting from de-
probation in the purchasing power OF
the dollar.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
MELL0NFACESU.S.
TAXD0DG|NGDRNE
Former Mayor Walker and
Others to Be Named in
Legal Actions.
Continued From First Page.)

Democrats are anxious to swing Penn
sylvania into their column. They are
strainins to aid their cause.
Followed Political Career.
"As a recognized figure in Repub-
lican circles. they are aiming propa-
ganda at me, but really firing at my
party.
Remember. was in business more
than so years before I assumed pub
lie office in 1921, and that all the at
tacks began after that date"
United States District Attorney H
S. Dumbault said he has not been
advised of the papers in the Mellon
prosecution being forwarded from
Washington.
CONBOY IS SILENT.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
SWACCER SUITS in

"windblown" and other
jaunty. youthful styles.
OF handsome tweeds-as
practical as thew are
smart. Sizes IA to SO.
Second Floor.
Evening star., 1934-03-11
Sizes II to 20

An unexpected and remarkable purchase bring
Of popular dresses to sell much below their va
new shirting styles-Second Floor.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-08-30

lined to give 1t that crisp up-and-go-
Ing look.
The beret conferred In the illustra-
tion has cunning ways about 1t. OF
course 1t must be worn Just SO, to
WELD Its magic sway. But trust mod
ern youth to see to that. There Is 4
little top section formed OF grosgrain
ribbon the frayed ends OF which form
saucy topknot. The rest OF this
little fiirtatious creation Is OF black
felt which makes 1t Just the hat to
wear with tailored toys.
Among the millinery showings out
for midsummer, the beret of black
silk Is an outstanding feature either
quilted or stitched or as you like 1t
best Here is an attractive type The
low to the lefty. It Is developed OF
black grosgrain. The trim is black
lacquered ribbon.
AS important az Is the beret, and 1t
la tremendously SO, II Is not without
rivals In the field. Versatile types
abound In the field chief among which
ere fattering trIcornes and devastat-
Ing little shepherdess shapes delight
fully feminine with fussy ribbons and
flowers and feathers. Then there are
the soft felt derbies with their Alpine
feathers. BrIms also flourish In the
mode and they are very versatile.
The brim which turns up at one side
to reveal the hair Is new note, Your
attention Is called to one OF the new
brim types. shown at the top to the
right. In the early fall models crepe
Is factor and 1t Is stitched crepe
which fashions this da.hing model.
Note the gay feather follows the line
OF the brim. gesture which Is oft
repeated In the newer modes.
An ultra chic woman's hat of black
velvet concludes this group. 1t Is Of
the beret family. At one side 1t rolls
up with studied grace, dipping low at
the other. The brush OF simulated
aigrette adds great elegance.
G. Western Newspaper Union.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-08-30

ITO BE smartly In fashion these
! days you must tilt perilously
aslant your carefully coiffed head
pert beret of either velvet. felt, or
that which Is very new. quilted taffeta
or crepe.
When you see the new berets you
understand why the movement Is
spreading like wildflre throughout the
length and breadth OF all fashiondom.
You could buy a dozen or more OF
these fascinating new berets and no
two would be alike. II you are the
type which looks best In big generous
eye-shadlng lines just ask for the beret
that answers this description for some
OF the newest models are as large and
picturesque as brImmed hat.
Pose black velvet beret atop your
permanent" with the summer organ
dies and sheer prints you are loath to
give up during the hot midseason days
and you will realize a hundred per
cent returns In the way OF chic and
charm. And that new sheer wooden
shIrtwaist dress Tor Is 1t of the heavy
tie silk which Is equally as vogush)
which you lately acquired In accord
ance with fashions dictate for fall. OF
course II you have not already done
so you will be investing In a felt beret
to wear with 1t which will give your
outfit Just the right dash OF color. BE
sure 1t sports saucy feather OF some
sort or other.
If 1t lis color you are looking for to
enliven your new fall ensemble or to
cheer up the black sheer wool after
noon dress which you have wisely In
vested In for practical afternoon wear,
you will find 1t In the swanky beret
and scarf as pictured at the top to the
left Is this group. Multl-colored cord
cd velvet (stripes are everywhere
present In the fall style picture) Is
cut to form geometrlc design for the
beret. A jeweled clip attaches itself
Mt the exact center front Of this gay
little headpiece. The scarf Is taffeta