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Evening star., 1934-05-17
ROOSEVELT TALK
DENIED BY AST0R
Ocean Mail Probers Told
Marine Corporation Was
Not Subject on Yacht.

BY the Associated Press.
Vincent Astor told the Senate Air
and Ocean Mail Committee today the
affairs of the International Mercan-
tile Marine Corporation had not been
mentioned to President Roosevelt
while he was Astor's guest this Spring
aboard the yacht Nourmahal.
Previously, p A. S. Franklin, presi-
dent Of the corporation, told newsmen
he had not sent any company mes
sages to Kermit Roosevelt, a vice
president, while the latter was aboard
the vessel.
That was their answer to Senator
Robinson, Republican. of Indiana, who
some time ago read to the Senate pub
lished reports that the investigating
committee had in its possession I. M.
NJ messages delivered to the Nour-
mahal while the President was cruis-
ing with Astor and Kermit Roosevelt
off Florida.
Testimony on Finances.
Other testimony today concerned
the I. M MS financial set-up, some
OF its financial transactions, and
whether any of them adversely af-
fected American shipping.
II never took up any business, peri
sonal or otherwise, with the Presi-
dent" Astor told the committee.
THAT wasn't the purpose of the
trip. If any one had tried to. I think
would have thrown him overheard"
Kermit Roosevelt offered radio
gram he received from Basil Harris,
I. M. M. vice president, saying: Deal
closed today. Chairman great help"
Dated February 7, 1888, Roosevelt
said it referred to an agency con-
tract.
1t was replied to by Astor as fol-
lows:
Kermit and I heartily congratulate
your grand work. Everything fine"
Astor later told newsmen that Mr..
Roosevelt, then President-elect, was on
the Nourmahal when the radiogram
came. Both Astor and Kermit Roose-
welt reiterated to the committee, how
ever, that business had not been dis
cussed with the President on that
visit or the trip this year.
"The idea of the trip" Astor said,
''was to get the President as far away
from business as possible
Other Messages Received.
Asto- told of various other business
messages received aboard his yacht on
various cruises, but said the President
was not aboard.
Black questioned each officer of the
company present about any messages
reported to have been sent to Astor's
yacht Nourmahal while the President
was aboard, and received a specific
denial in each case.
The committee, earlier at today'5
hearing, received records purporting
to show the I. M. M. had $20, ,000, 900
invested in foreign companies as COM
pared with $4,000, 900 in lines under
the American flag.
Franklin and Kermit Roosevelt said
the foreign tonnage was being steadily
disposed of. Since 1926, Franklin as
serted, the company has reduced it
from "a ships Of 1,0l6,780 tons to 9
ships Of 1925 tons.
In the same period, he said, Amer
lean flag tonnage owned or operated
had increased from ships of 74,l31
tons to IS ships Of 384,534 tons.
The committee figures, offered by
Chairman Black, purported to show
that approximately $1,500,000 was in
vested in domestic companies in for
eign service with United States mali
contracts.
Evening star., 1934-05-17
ROBERTS TAKES OATH
AS PEOPLES COUNSEL
Scores Of District Employees See
Him Assume Post Formerly
Held by Keech.

William A. Roberts today took the
oath of office as peoples counsel for
the District, succeeding Richmond B.
Keech, who recently was appointed a
member of the Public Utilities Com
mission shortly after his four-year
term as peoples counsel was con-
cluded e..
Roberts was inducted in the pres
ence of scores of District employees,
including officials Of the Utilities Com
mission, the corporation counsel's
Office and other agencies. Roberts
formerly served as special assistant
corporation counsel, handling public
utility litigation and investigations for
the commission.
Among the audience was Maj. Gen.
Mason M. Patrick, former chairman
of the Utilities Commission, who re-
signed last September. He recently
returned to Washington from a vaca-
ton trip to the Philippines.
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getting red If don't watch out" Blinking very
fast she began to open her gifts
The first tissue wrappngs yielded glimpse
of fawn crepe, that lovely fran spottable color.
and she drew it out slowly with kind OF de-
lighted dismay.
"Its lovely" she began. Il never saw any
thing so (she remembered the twins word just
in time) so smart"
GO on. Open the others!"
And then-what was this? Earrings, anne
thyst dangling. Why, she had never had on
q pair of earrings in her life! And hat, tiny,
nodded and hose and a silk nightgown! And
before she could say a word John had thrust
into her hands the final gift-a small envelope.
Read it! Read it!'
She drew out the contents and read them
aloud. "One first-class passage New York to
Cherbourg. State room 1902 Deck b"
Suddenly they all talking at once.
Mother, you know how you've wanted to travel
all your life
Mother, the times I've heard you two-when
Dad was alive-talk about your trip to Europe
and you never had tt"
Mother you've worked and sacrificed all your
life. Now you're going to have grand glorious
rest, nothing to do but enjoy yourself for eight
long months"
She stood up trembling, frankly weeping now.
her nose getting pink, of course, trying to thank
them, trying to tell them-not what she
feeling about this; not that the past SIX weeks
with little Joe had been more fun than any trip
could be-but what she knew she should feel.
what they expected Of her. Above all she must
keep this dreadful cold pang out Of her voice.
children, I'm overwhelmed-why, don't
know what to say! But you shouldn't have
really I'm very happy here"
Nov, Mother, stop that" 1t was John.
Don't you think we can see through you?"
Barbara spoke suddenly, in her cool, gentle
voice. But, John. suppose Mother doesn't care
to go-that. as she says, she is happy here?"
The twins answered her almost in one voice.
"You don't know Mother!" And Hilda went on
''Shes told fibs so long to give everybody else
the good times, that she can't get over the
habit"
But truly" Mrs. Holmes stopped. She
felt suddenly helpless. How could she make
them understand how different it was now
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scared to death was saying to Alfred just
yesterday, There's Martha Holmes, starting OF
as brave a girl. but not me. l haven't got
much gypsy blood in my makeup"
Mrs. Holmes smiled weakly. We'll, don't
know how brave am, but I've always believed
in making the most Of your opportunities. And
the children are set my going. OF course.
it will be awfully interesting seeing all those
historical places, cathedralS, art galleries and
and all that
Yes no doubt you'll be able to write US some
very interesting papers for the club next year.
Oh, and that reminds me- wanted to ask
you how you'd feel about resigning from the
club for this year? The reason I'm bringing it
up is that Emily Campbell has been trying to
get in for so long, and we've limited the men,
bership to 10 and you'll be gone for eight
months"
I'll be glad to resign But inside she felt
bleak and lonely, already out of things.
We'll I told her you'd call her up" And
Mrs. Gibbs added earnestly, Emily won't take
your place by long way, but she's the next
best thing. I've got her phone number here
She fumbled in her lap and brought up not
the phone number, but a letter. Il declare. I
almost forgot to give you this. met the mall
man just as was coming in" She handed
the letter to Mrs. Holmes.
The first thing she saw was the California
poStmark She felt stir of interest. Charlotte
didn't write more than two three times
year.
Mind If just glance this over?"
mot at all. Go right ahead"
Mrs. Holmes picked up her glasses. Dearest
Martha"
A T THE end of the first page, she stopped
and looked breathlessly at Mrs. Gibbs.
Good gracious" she read "this is newsi
Listen" She went on, reading aloud in voice
made husky with excitement.
g. so decided that it was nothing but
fooliShness and habit that keeps two lonely
middle-aged women apart when they might
enjoy each others companionship. My life
seems so empty here, and now that your chill
dren have all left home. 1t seemed to me that
you might be willing. and perhaps glad, to have
Continued on ThIteeath Page.
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IN FRIDAY afternoon Mrs. Holmes was in
~ her bed room. She was standing in front
of the full-length mirror, staring at fashion,
able middle-aged woman, in a fawn-colored
gown with long elegant lines, in a small swathed
hat, and amethyst earrings. The woman was
quite unfamiliar to her, and Mrs. Holmes re-
garded her with mixed emotions-pride, distrust,
and faint scorn.
As she stood there, her glance wandered to
the window, and she saw the postman outside.
At that moment, within her circle of vision,
the figure of Mrs. Gibbs appeared, and making
some remark to the postman, took letter from
him, and came up the walk
Mrs. Holmes eyes returned to the mirror in
panic. Here was Mrs. Gibbs coming to call,
and she in a get-up like this! BY the time the
doorben rang, she had torn off the hat and ear
rings and was struggling out of the dress. Two
minutes later, she was on her way downstairs,
respectfully clothed in dark blue wolfe.
Mrs. Gibbs rose as she approached. well,
Martha, just couldn't let you go without hav-
ing good long visit with you. I declare this
week has gone by so fast! When is it you go
now?"
and I'll go into New York with them Sunday.
A week from now Ill be-Iu be on the ocean.
Seems funny, doesn't it?"
Mrs. Gibbs took a handkerchief from her
sleeve. and delicately patter her damp fore
head.
We'll. don't know. but if It was me I'd be
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with her husband gone, no one to share things
with to laugh with and exclaim with?
The rest Of the day had . dreamlike quality
There was so much to talk about-so little
time. Why her boat her boat sailed on the
22d. Little more than q week to get ready.
Frightening yes, to herself she could breathe
that word. Not until late that evening, the chill
dren in bed. when she let herself out onto her
own balcony very quietly.
OF course, she'd have q lot to tell when she
got back! Guess they'd all, the Gibbses, old
DIR. weyburn, the Welfare Club girls-theyd
all think she was the lucky one!
And yet-suppose when she came back, they
wouldn't accept her quite as before-suppose
they felt somehow that she was different?
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sHEN Mrs Holmes added rasp-
berry jam to Little Joe'S tray
n she was thinking, Il won't
NV have very much longer to spoil
" " him-bless his heart!" Tomor
row they were going to take
, 1934-12-28
Friday, December %, 1884
BLIND OUR CHILDREN TO
he REALITIES OF POLITICS

board of education in a large mid
estern industrial city not long ago
nted a committee to make a survey
e citizenship training being given in
ity's public schools.
e committee went out, looked around.
anne back presently to report that the
enship training was going over big
pit for the fact that the children were
ming too much about their city outside
chool hours.
n class the youngsters heard much fine
k about civic duty, honesty, political
%eories, and such like. Then they would
home and listen to their parents talk,
+ they would read the daily papers, and
h that way they got the lowdown on the
Nay the city really was being run.
The result, unfortunately, was to per-
suade them that the citizenship training
being given in school was all very pretty,
but that it didn't mean very much in ev-
eryday life.
The child who lives in a bos~s-controlled
ward, where "the fix" is a common, taken
for-granted feature Of community life, is
apt to get a different slant on representa-
tive government than the textbooks will
give him.
A youngsters who hears his father glee-
fully tell a crony how he got a traffic ticket
fixed isn't apt to imbibe that fine respect
for the integrity of the courts which the
school teacher tries to inculcate.
The child who knows that his school
teacher is going unpaid, and at the same
time reads in the paper that the political
gang which runs the city is loading up the
payrolls preparatory to election day,
learns something of politics which no
school book will tell him.
Home conversation in which corruption
in public office, undue influence exerted
by big business combinations, and the low
caliber of office-holders generally are TAX
en- for granted, makes an effective anti
dote to fine talk by the teacher about the
ideals of a democracy.
Now all this boils down to a small but
unpalatable little pill, which we might just
as well swallow without making any faces.
We can put all the citizenship courses
we please in our schools, but as long as our
own actions speak louder than the teach
er's voice the courses won't mean much.
Children can't be kidded on things like
that. II we bring them up in cities run by
, 1934-12-28
LACK OF THOUGHT I'M A MOB

Both the kind of firmness which off
GERS Of the law ought to show in times of
stress and the utter irrationality which can
pervade a mob were strikingly illustrated
by the tragic events at Shelbyville, Tenn,
where national guardsmen foiled an at
tempted lynching.
The ~bloodshed which attended that
clash is, of course, an extremely regret
table thing. Yet it goes without saying
that If officers of the law everywhere were
as determined about protecting the pris-
oners in their charge as these Tennessee
officers were in this case, lynching would
speedily cease TO be a disgrace to Amer
lean civilization.
But it would be hard to think of any
thing much more senseless than the would
be lynchers' action in burning down their
own courthouse. They will have to build
a new one, and the money will come out
of their own pockets. A more unintelli-
gent way of venting their anger could
hardly be imagined.
, 1934-12-28
BACK TO THE INDIANS

For a good many years the gag about
giving the country back to the Indians has
been a good joke-except that it had a
certain grim overtone, in the depression.
which made it a trifle shivery.
Now, however, it develops that Indian
Commissioner John Collier is in favor of
exactly such a program.
He points out that such submarginal
land in the west is to be retired from
agriculture. Why, he asks, should such
land not be given to the Indians? They
are experts at using land in such a way els
to conserve forest and grass.
Any reforestation or erosion-control
plan would fit their way Of living. Land
that cannot support American farmers
properly would be ideally designed for
Indian use.
The idea sounds attractive. The Indian
would gain, for in the end he would be
able to support himself and work out his
own salvation; meanwhile, the white
mans land-control program would be
helped.
Why not, on a modest scale, give a lit
tie of the country back to the red men?
, 1934-12-28
MOTTO FOR GOOD SOLDIERS

In the early days Of American history.
nearly every regular army and militia
regiment had its motto, which was proud
ly emblazoned on its regimental colors and
which served as the basis for innumerable
toasts, public speeches and what-not.
The custom has fallen into disuse, in
recent years. Now. however. it is being
revived again; and it is somehow pleasing
to note that the 150th infantry Of the West
Virginia National Guard has adopted as
its slogan the s%uccinct motto, 1--WE can
take it."
Here. indeed, is something for a hard
boiled infantry outfit to live up to! No
fine Greek or Latin phrases here, as in
the old days; just a snappy and expressive
Americanism, ideally adapted to military
usage.
This West Virginia regiment seems to
have set a standard, in the matter of mot
tos, for other military organizations to
live up to.
, 1934-12-28

put anything in writing unless per-
fectly innocuous or absolutely ne
cessary.
II YOU could taSe a pep al the
phone ccmpany's private records
YOU would find that long distance
business has Doomed 1ut OF pro-
portion even to the new and cheap
err facilities. Corporations aren't
writing letters at the moment which
, 1934-12-28
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Opinions expressed are those OF
the writers an individuals ana
should not be interpreted "a re-
f1ecting the editorial policy Of this
newspaper.
, 1934-12-28

Safety-The American Telephone
& Telegraph company has one
thing TO be thankful for at this
holiday season. II nothing else.
Congressional Investigations and
disclosures during the last year
have reminded JiR business exec
utives once more OF that cardinal
principle OF pe.-JI al Safety-dont
, 1934-12-28

A Mn was relieved. IL had been
A an ordeal. Somehow she had
the feeling that there was some
thing venomous and cruel beneath
valeria's surface friendlinesa
There was d piece OF paper on
the rug Ann reached dosn and
, 1934-12-28

ward bosses for the benefit of special in
terests they're going to catch on.
If we want our children to respect the
society we are operating, we must begin
by reforming it. Until w do, our citizen
ship courses will only teach them cynicism.
, 1934-12-28

may bob VIVID later I'm the hands ~
an industrious congressional In
F~ratIEHtuT tn COli1und them. tits
expensive but less embarrassing IN
The long run.
When things aIe particularly hot,
calls arc made from pay phone 10
nav phnn7 This avoids any pos
s4Dlc overlapping and associated
headaches
, 1934-12-28
EOLuRRe
%1TAH REYTlcnD
FlHa WHA FFmncM &C

be had sat through ne long. mt
loua hours watchin: her.
Hc closed the door. The nurse
was waiting In the living room. hat
and coat on.
I'm afraid I alarmed you. hr.
Kendall. lin sure there's nothing
10 worry about. Mrs. Kendall Is
Just tired. She seemed NO we'll I
thought a few friends could call
but she must have ovcrta1ed her
self. "A good nights sleep In what
sho needs"
Several times that evening Peter
looked In on Ann but her eyes were
closed. Finally he opened the door
Of his room and the door 70 AIMS
and went Id bed.
The door 70 AIMS room was
closed next morning. Peter knocked
but there was no answer.
While no was eating breakfast.
the maid passed through with a
tray. A moment later. she came
hurryinE back. "Mr. Kendall. Mira
Kendall has gone"
Gomez Peter pushed back bis
chair and ran 10 AIMS room. Ann
was not there. Not IN tho bath
room. not IN the living room or
anywhere In sight.
LIE was gripped by q terrible
- fear. Could the blow on AIMS
head have affected her mindl Then
he saw tho small envelope. adj
dressed Peter" His fingers were
shaking aH no opened H.
Peter. I've found out about
you" Ann had started 10 write
"and VulCrIa" but had decided
against that. The note might fall
into other hands. 80 she had
merely written:
Peter. I've found out about you.
and because I can't possibly bear
IL. | am going away. Lovablo"
Peter looked up. The maid was
standing i'm the door.
"Y0u may 40. Susan" NO said I'm
a hoarse. unnatural voice. lie read
tho note again IN bowildeFmenL
"Ive found about you :"
What had Ann found out7 Why,
that he loved her. on course. And
because she stiIi loved another
man. she could not possibly ocar
H. Because she believed he would
tell her soon. she had run away.
There could be no other explana-
ton. no other reason for her niEhL.
II could not possibly bear it.
The phrase was soaring his brain
Wave after wave OF agony poured
over him.
How long hn rat there AZ the
quiet room, he did not know. lie
noticed evidences on hasty packing.
A large travelling bag was open.
Evidently Ann had discarded II 20
pack a lighter bag. The door to
the closet was wide and no could
q her clothes hanging there.
Her pearls we're In the jewel
case on the dressing table. With
them was tho diamond ring he had
placed on her finger only n few
nights ago.
He had believed when he slippen1
the ring on AIMS finger that shs
was learning 10 care. mIsinterpret-
ing her gallant attempts 10 play
the game. And Ann had realized
he was mlslnterpretIng.
The sight Of her bed. the rum
pied. embroidered pillow case
where her head had been. brought
fresh agony. She mad not been
well enough 10 leave. She had
looked so little and wan and tired
when he looked In last night Why
had she gone7 Why hadn't she
trusted himg
He put his head down on tho
dressing table. listening duly 10
the telephone ringing. ringing IN
5i5tently.
Ito BE Contlnnedl
, 1934-12-28

/ picked It up. II was a check. and
the words and figures leaped at
her. ~valsria Bennett. $4,000. Peter
Kendall"
Valeria had entered the room
again. Ann. did IT
And then. a. she saw the check
in AIMS hand. she said IN q low
embarrassed tone, You mustn't
mind Peter being generous with
me. Remember Peter and I
Il don't mind" Ann said stead
lily, interruptinE. Something was
dying IN her. She felt drained OF
all feeling. as though she would
never mind anything ut oil again.
valerIa was looking down a.
AIMS face which had turned from
delicate rose 70 white all In a mo
ment. Il know you are sensible.
50 I will talk plainly" she said.
"You shouldn't blame Peter and
me for feeling as we do about each
other. Remember. we've cared for
years"
Ann was staring al the other
girl, fascinated. watching the hard
light ieaping up in her eyes. the
sulky, small mouth parting 10 re-
veal sharp white teeth. She had
never noticed before how cruel
Valeria's teeth YER
You're doing Peter a great In
Justice" valerIa said. "Of course
he wants 10 be fair. Ann. even
though his grandfather In going 10
cut him OF because OF you"
Ann was wide awake now,
breathing quickly. "It's not truel"
"Of course it's true. I should
think you'd hate 10 mess up Peters
life like this. Why don't you ask
for a settlement and 10 away?"
81 don't want q settlement"
Don't tell ne you want PETER"
valerIa's lips curled- Girls like
you start out deliberately 10 trap
a mar into marriage and then con
veniently fall in love afterward."
please 70" Ann whispered
The door closed behind Valeria.
Ann stared at the door a long time.
her eyes dull and expressionless,
travelling over the satiny surface.
ValerIa was wrong. Ann didn't
want Peter. Not now Not ever
Peter. who wanted Valcria. who
was having an affair with Valeria,
giving her checks.
THE nurse came Ia a few minutes
l. later and found Ann lying back
quietly. her eyes closed The
nurse put a practiced hand on her
patients pulse. shook her head.
In the kitchen. fixing broth for
Ann, she asked. who was the
blond who called on Mrs. Kendalls"
Miss Bennett" the maid an
swered- shes Mr.. Kendall's old
girl"
Hmm Miss Brock waa tempt.
ed 70 step out OF her professional
ADAg anu N2Ah W A@h@AH 94@ $3.50
promised by saying 10 him. Miss
Bennett shouldn't be allowed 10 g
Mra. Kendall until she IA stronger.
She upsets her"
Peter said. Thank you. MI keep
her away. How Is Mrs. Kendall
feeling now?"
she was nne all day. She
seems tired now. Too much com
pany. l suspect"
The nurse departed with AIMS
tray. she would leave after get
ting her patient in bed for the
night
Peter hurried through his din
ner but when he opened the door
to AIMS room she was sleeping.
He stood close TO the bed for a
moment. gazing down AZ her anx-
iously. How still and white she
looked. with her long lashcs lying
against her cheeks. she was pale.
no thought. almost ~ pale as she
J Was toe night Of the accident ELeL