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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
FOLLOWS WIFE AND BRINGS SON HOME
Pittsburgh Father Outwits French Police, Returns
 With Boys to U. s.

Pittsburgh, Feb 22-UP)-A Pittsburgh high school teacher wanted his son, George Jean Evan, brought up like the American boy he is, and matched wits success fully with Parisian police to bring him back home.
 The teacher, George Evan, Jr., had married his wife in Paris in World war days. After the war they returned to Pittsburgh. But Mrs Evan disliked Pittsburgh and America
 Eleven times she visited her na- tive home, taking with her George Jean. The expense became to great for Evan and 14 months ago he told his wife not to take the boy.
 "Unknown to me-" Evan tells the story, "she had him excused from Carrick high school one day in October. 1892, and when I re- turned home, I found both of them gone."
 Evan followed them to Paris soon and went to Boulogne, where he learned George Jean waited for a street car to take him to a school.
 Father and son met on a street corner and both proceeded to the school. where the boy was cx.- cused. That night they crossed the border to Belgium after telephon- ing Mrs Evan.
 Evan asked his wife to meet him ut Brussels. hoping to effect n reconciliation. She arrived with Parisian police and sought his ar- rest. Belgian police examined Evans papers and questioned him but refused to arrest him. His wife left him. and father and son travelled to Antwerp, where Evan again attempted reconciliation They boarded the SIS. Europa, which touch at Cherbourg. where French police again tried to have him arrested. The captain of tho Europa found tho fathers and son's papers in order and the boat steamed 10 sea.
 "T never want to leave the United states again, or bc sep aroted from my dad" George Jean said whom he arrived home. Mrs Evan has filed suit for d. vorce in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
SLED DOG RACES
 TO-DAY ATTRACT
Holiday Sports in New England Feature WOm=
 en Entries

Boston, Feb 22-Washington's s birthday and the following week. end will be celebrated by carnivals sled dog races, ski meets and other winter sports events and accom- panying winter gayeties, in winter sports centers of New England, re- ports to the New England Council shows.
 Sled dog races are being held in Peterborough, New Hampshire, to- and and the climax of the sled dos racing season, the New England championship, will be held at East Jaffrey, on February 23, "A and 25. The ladies' derby, in which eight teams driven by "wonien mush- CTS" compete is scheduled to take place at Peterborough today and tomorrow the last New England sled dog club race before the championship will be held. Famous teams and drivers are scheduled to take part in both the Peterbor- ough race and the championship, including the team of MaJor A. B. Goyette of Peterborough which will be handled by Emil St God dard, internationally famous driv- CT, and winner of last years der by, reports from Peterborough and Jaffrey point out. q
 Ski meets are reported to be scheduled for the holiday by the Greylock Ski Club, Pittsfield, Mass, which is holding it's annual Down Greylock" ski race, and by the Lancaster Outing club, Lancaster, Mass.
 Beginning today, the Eaglebrool1 school, at Deerfield, near Greenfield Mass, will hold three-day winter carnival, features of whihc will be ski hike and a sugar et," re- rorts from Greenfield site. Warner. N. H., is holding its annual winter carnival on Thursday and Friday, nd the carnival of the Derry Ath- letic ssociation, Derry, N. H., is scheduled for February 23, 24 and 25. ...
 Crawford Notch, New Hampshire is the destination of a special Bos. ton and Maine ''snow train" to be run on the holiday, leaving Boston at 8 a. m., the Boston and Maine railroad has announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
Don't Quote Me
By United Prcss)

| Washington, Feb. 22-- (UP)- After 138 years of wandering Betty Washington's tea urn return ed today to the old colonial home it left in 1796.
 Betty Washington was the only sister of the revolutionary war leader and the wife of Col. Field ing Lewis. In 1796, she was forced to sell many precious possessions to liuuidate debts her husband had contracted while fighting in the cause of the colonies.
 Among the artciles sold was the Win. A rare triple silver samovar with one pot for tea. one for cof- fe and a third for hot water. In some uncertain manner the urn found it's way to New Orleans and eventually was purchased by Mrs Kate Hofstra of Long Island Betty Washington's home, Ken more' at Fredericksbr g, Va. is now being restored and the urn was deeded to it by Mrs Hofstra. Today a public reception was schdeuled at Kenmore. Tea was to be served by four of Betty Wash ington's descendants, all residents of Fredericksburg. The tea will be poured from the long-lost urn.
 When Gerald Swope, president of | the General Electric company, tes- tified before a house committee, Rep John Lesinski, dem, Mich. grew very wroth. His face turned red and when his turn came to question Swope he shot angry questions to the executive con- l v,Ia tst1,i ial, h q said was working employees ? to , IA hours a day at wages of 2O cents an hour.
 then a glean of understanding came into his eyes.
 | "I beg your pardon, sir" he told II represent the General Electric Company" Lesinskls head dropped and he mumbled apologies.
 | I'm sorry.' he said. "I thought you were with the General Motors Company"
 Will Rogers, comedian, was among the spectators attracted to the senate airmal committee hear ing of former Postmaster-G enerla Walter r. Brown.
 | Rogers took seat behind the two republican members of the committee, watched proceedings for a while and then shook hands with Brown and Chairman Hugo L. | Black.
 Where have you been, Will?' Black asked.
 Hiding behind the republican party" replied Rogers.
 | Chairman Black inadvertently gave Brown a two hour and 2O- minute lunch period. He stared moment at the committee room clock. The hands pointed to 11:5O a. m.
 "It's now 12:3O," announced Black to the startled assemblage I've will adjourn until 2:1b."
 Too late, Black discovered his error and attempted t4 continue the hearing. But Brown was al- ready speeding out the door.
 'The jokes on you, MT Char man." said Brown and hurried down the hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
BY H. o. THOMPSON United Press Stan Correspondent

Washington, Feb 22.-UP)- Administration lines in the senate, beaten back under the successful assault of those seeking full restor- ation of government pay cuts, were reformed to-day to resist advocates of greatly increased benefits to war veterans.
 The democratic leadership, after conferences with ~RooSe- welt, has offered compromise on the veterans issue which would return 29,O0O presumptivc disabil- ity cases to the pension rolls pend ing a decision on individual cases by the board of veterans appeals.
 This amendment, offered by Senator James F. Byrnes, dem, $. C.. on behalf of the administration, meets in part the proposed Ameri- can Legion program.
 The Reed amendment contains the Legion's four-point program:
 l. Putting the burden of~proof in disability cases on the govern ment.
 ?. Restoration of $100 per month for service connected total disability.
 3. disqualification of needy vet erans.
 4. Pensions to widows of World War veterans.
 It appeared probable that the McCarran amendment, providing for full restoration of the govern ment's 15 per cent pay cut, would not be written into the law as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
ICE-BREAKER FOR
 STATE IS SOUGHT
U. s. Coast Guard Needs 1t for Waters Adjacent
 tOL. 1. Sound

Washington, D. C.. Feb 6-As a result of damage to shipping on the Connecticut river, arising from re- cent heavy ice formations which have blocked all navigation from Saybrook to Hartford, Congress may be asked to authorize the con- struction of a special ice-breaker by the U. S. Coast Guard for ser vice on Connecticut waters adja- cent to Long Island Sound.
 Senator Lonergan said to-day that he has been asked to intro- duce a bill which would appropri- ate sufficient money for such an ice breaker, to be constructed by the Coast Guard as an addition to the ice breakers which they al- ready have in service.
 "The situation on the Connecti- cut river is particularly distress ing" Senator Lonergan said to-day Recent eZing completely blocked navigation-,and both the Coast Guard and the navy were un- able to do much because their pa trol boats were too light to break the ice, and their present type of ice breakers were too large to naVi- gate the shoals between Saybrook and Hartford. As a result, large shippers in Hartford had to trans fer oil and other cargoes from boats to rail, and for a time a fuel oil shortage was threatened al Hartford.
 The senator said that the pres ent difficulty would not exist were 1t not for the inability to navigate big boats and ice-breakers above Saybrook. "The war department engineers recommended that the rivers width and depth be in- creased from Hartford to Say brook" tAe senator said, "and had this been accomplished before the recent freezing the Coast Guard ice e-breakers or navy vessels could keep the river open. l have been trying for several months to ob- tain public works board approval of this project, but funds have been insufficient"
 There is a possibility that Con- gross will appropriate an addition al sum to the public works board whcih will make the Connecticut river improvement possible, the senator said, and since present fla cilities would in that event be suf- cient, he indicated that he may de- fer the introduction of a special bill for an ice-breaker until Con- gross acts on the appropriation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
Gods Rejection Good
 Example Says Priest
Rev Thomas F. COnlOn Continues Lenten Lectures at
 Immaculate, Using Sunday Gospel as Text

bor; then follow first our life in this world and then those gifts ne- cessary for its preservation.
 "Selfishness reverses this order. It seeks its own quite regardless of others needs-indeed, even to their detriment.
 "The selfish one is usually a vic- tim of cupirity, envy and hatred, and is wanting. in nobility of mind and willingness in fellow creatures. He has no sympathy for the suffer- ing of fellow cretures and lives only in the narrow circle of his own wishes.
 we need not mention the crass egoism that only follows the bent of it's own conventousness and am bition. mercilessly trampling down under foot the existence of others.
 "Selfishness courts itself-not God. It is fruitful soil for all sins against mercy and charity. The sell fish fulfill only those obligations to society, family and neighbors which bring satisfaction to themselves. Selfishness diminishes and shrivels the power of loving-so there is no one in hart but god of self.
 "When God is in the heart theer is room near Him, or rather in Him, for all the world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22

Rev Thomas F. Conlon, O. F., national director or the Holy Name society, who is preaching every Wednesday night at the Immacu- late Conception church, spoke last evening on Strange Gods Be- friended". He took for his text a passage from the gospel of the first Sunday of Lent "The Lord thy God thy shalt adore Him only shalt thou serve''. He explained the procession of strange deities which passed in review before the eyes of the Lord after His forty days of fasting and showed how these strange gods are reproduced in the present age under various attractive guises. The manner of rejection as shown to us by our Lord Himself is the example for all good Christians
 Father Conlon said in part:
 "The worship of an idol some times marks the rise of some sort of a spiritual power but generally an idol marks the decline of re- ligious zeal and the destruction of spiritual power. There were people who believed that a god went with them to war. When, therefore, IIItSS pSOplo IdO OCOlA SOhHoCAS SN the implication was clear that their god hal been conquered. The con- quered turned to the worship of the gods of the conquerers and be- gan to manufa cture personal, con- crete gods which they thought would be helpful, real, and useful to them.
 "To us such a lapse from a spiritual faith in our cod of heaven and earth seems so far away but the attitude of mind it indicates is by no means ancient. This distrust of spiritual power, this convistion that in some way a man may make more efficient substitute for the apparently weak God of our fathers is by no means confined to the times of the prophets.
 "The present distressing cond1- tion of the world puts many in danger of now doing exactly as those of olden times--of taking something very concrete, very real and making it their god. The god of self is fast vecoming the golden calf of many men and many na- tions-before which so many bod and adore, offering the sacrifice of better judgment, noblest impulses and h1EheSt StanQarQS. mere nave been gathered a gallery of mino, but to their worshippers very im- portant gods, such as utility, chance, business, social convention, culture, and social service.
 "Tn the experience of all, there comes moments of supreme spirit ual test, when they must choose between the god of self and the God who sent his only begotten Son to sacrifice Himself to show the example and power of unself- ishness. Christ the Son of God gave Himself for others to show us the way of unselfish love.... What is the source of this rejection of Christ and disregard of Christ's teachings? Again, we repeat with emphasis-it is selfishness-an in- ordinate love of self, so that self is considered-pampered and fed in preference to anything and any body even God. Selfishness Is un- disciplined love of self. A moder- ate, ordered love of self is com manded by God. We have a right to our life and the goods given us for it's support. But others who are equally the children of God have the same rights which we must respect. First comes our own soul-then comes that of our neigh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
BY HOBART c. MONTEE n xux,.

United Press Stan COrreSpOndcnt)
 Washington, Feb 22.-(UP)-A return to the principles of George Washington was urged to-day by Secretary of War George H. Dern.
 Speaking at Memorial Continenal hall under the auspices of num- Der of patriotic societies on the 202nd anniversary of Washington's s birth, Dern cited Washington's ad- vice, in his farewell address, in favor of reasonable prepared ness," but said this did not mean the United States should main tain "an overgrown military es- tablishment."
 transcription, or compulsory military service, despite the physi- cal and moral value of the train- ing and discipline to the soldier, is repugnant to American ideals" " Dern said. "A large standing army is likewise objectionable, not from the standpoint of cost alone, but also because of the danger that it might usurp the functions of the civil government.
 Ut is because of this national sentiment that we have hardly any standing army at all, but only a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
ICOLLECEANS PICK THOMAS SINCLAIR
Local Boy Elected to Irin= ity College Sophomore Dining Club

Hartford, Feb. 22-Election of member to the Sophomore Dinning club at Trinity College, one of the oldest honor societies on the cam pus were announced today. Twelve members are selected annually for outstanding all-around success on the campus. The following new members were announced by Terry Mowbray, retiring chairman; James $. Ogilby of Forest Hills, N. Y.; Thomas L. Sinclair, Jr.. of Water bury; Harrington Littell of Hono- lulu; William r. Scott of St Davids Pa; F: Bayley Hall of Greenwich; Roger H. Lotten, Jr.. of Wethers- field; Albert E. Hall of Danbury; Desmond l.. Crawford of New York city; John F. Geare of Cumber- land, Md; James D. Winans of Elizabeth, N. J.;- Robert T. Dunne of Litchfield and James k. Miller of New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
Priest Is GiUen
 Punish ua e nt

Berlin, Feb 22-(UP)- The newspaper VOellkischer Beobachter reported today that an unnamed Catholic prison chaplain had been dismissed and put under pro- tective custody in the state of Hcsse.
 The charge was that he "cOnvcyed to a condemned communist, before his eXe- cution. the idea of dying g martyr, like Christi" the newspaper said, with the rec suit that the condemned man went to the scaffOld composed. Nazi party head. quarters at Frankfort, com mcnting on the incident, said that the priests act was one of blasphemy, the newspaper said. and added:
 "There is no room in the third Reich for such people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
PARISHES UNITE TO
 HEAR DR D. ALDRICH

The first of series of Lenten services held jointly by parishes of the Trinity Episcopal and St Johns Episcopal churches was conducted at St Johns church last night. Despite the rugged weather conditions a considerably large number of parishioners of both parishes was present. Rev Dr Donald B. Aldrich, rector of the Church of the Ascension in New York delivered the sermon. He stressed the importance of gaining a knowledge of Christianity 50 as to lead a true Christian life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
CITY POSTAL CLERKS
 ENJOYING HOLIDAY

The city's postal clerks and car rlers brcathed q sigh of relief as they enjoyed n full days respite from their labors today--Washing- toms birthday. There were no de- liverles today and only special de- livery service was given. It IA hoped to make deliveries in all sec- tions of the city tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
LIONS CLUB MEETING
 TODAY IS CANCELLED

Weather and the holiday com bined forces today to cause the postponement of the weekly lunch
 con meeting of the Lions club at The Elton. The speaker. Lieu tenant Colonel Roy Rice. will be heard next Thursday. The post ponement was announced by Presi- don't William J. Parker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
WlLLIMANTIC P. O.
 FARLEY POSTPON

Word was received here last night that tho impassable condi. ti0ns of the state highways had forced inc postponoment Of tho state convention Of letter carriers, which was Co be held today Rt Wii- limnntic. Tho convention will be held Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
MRS. CATHERINE
 REGAIN NOT INJURED

Mrs Catherine Began, 55, fell last evening on the ice-coated sidewalk on East Main street. She was taken to St Mary's hospital by Patrolman Edward Hayes and later to her home. She was badly shaken up, but not injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
SCHOOL INSTITUTE EsfAkTpfbNlfn

The Modern school Institute for Parents ind Teachers which was Co be held in the Town Hall in W00dbrldge on Friday, February sard. is postponed indefinitely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22
FEDERAL INSPECTION TONIGHT CALLED OFF

Inability Of officers to reach Waterbury caused postponement for two weeks of the federal in- spection of the local national guard companies. The inspections were scheduled for last evening and this evening.
 Germany is sinking below the sea level, declares an expert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-22

Waterbury will be represented at the annual convention of school superintendents in Cleveland by Thomas J. Condon, superintendent of schools, and Miss Daisy Lord. president of the Waterbury Teach CTS association and chairman of the National Classroom Teachers Department. |
 Superintendent Condon will leave Saturday for the convention and will take an active part in its pro- ceedings next week.
Evening star., 1934-12-13
.BALLOU UNDECIDED
ON HEADING COLLEGE
School Superintendent Informs
Board of Inquiry by
St. Lawrence U.

DR.. Frank w. Ballou, superintendent
of schools, officially informed the
Board of Education yesterday he is
considering becoming president of st.
Lawrence University at Canton, N. Y,
but said he has not yet made up his
mind.
The announcement, which was pre-
pared in advance, was accepted by the
board without comment.
The Star last week printed the in
formation that DR.. Ballou was con-
sidering going to st. Lawrence Uni
versity, but the announcement yester-
day was the first official information
the board had received.
In view of the announcement car
ried in the press recently. I desire to
make the following statement to the
Board of Education" DR.. Ballou said.
THE authorities of st. Lawrence Uni
versity have inquired whether I would
consider becoming president of that
institution. AS result of that in
quiry, have the mater under con-
sideration. No offer of a position has
been rendered me. Neither have I
reached a conclusion as to whether
or not I would accept the position
if rendered"
Evening star., 1934-12-13
LAW TO BE OUTLINED
FOR JUVENILE COURT
Miss Hanna of Children's Bureau
to Address League Of
Women Voters.

A model law to govern functioning
of the Juvenile Court and its opera
ton under the present system will be
discussed tomorrow at 8 pm. at a
public meeting under auspices of the
Child Welfare Committee of the Dis
trict League of Women Voters in the
United States Chamber of Commerce
Building.
Miss Agnes Hanna, director of the
Social Service Division of the Chill
drens Bureau, will outline provisions
she feels should be contained in a
model law for dealing with juvenile
delinquents. Justin Miller, special as
sistant to the Attorney General, will
speak on a model law for handling
delinquents from legal point of
view. Subsequently, statement will
be presented regarding a modei law
proposed for the District.
Members of the bar, citizens asso-
Citations and educational organizations
have been invited to attend, 1t is
announced.
The leagues Child Welfare Com
mittee has made study of the
Juvenile Court as organized and ad-
ministered in the District as well as
principles underlying the most Sue
cessful juvenile court procedure.
Handicaps in handling Juvenile Court
matters here are to be pointed ont
at the meeting.
Evening star., 1934-12-13
COLDER WEATHER
IS DUE TOMORROW
Rising Mercury Here Expected to
Yield This Week End to
More Snow.

The mercury was expected to ap-
proach the 45-degree mark today to
give the Capital its warmest weather
in a week.
Tonight will be fair. with mini
mum of about %, the Weather Bureau
predicted, while tomorrow will be
slightly colder The maximum to-
morrow will be about IS.
The freeze" was broken yesterday
for the first time IN three days, the
thermometer registering 80 at $3.50
pm. From "a at am. today, the
temperature rose steadily and reached
SO at 10 am.
More snow might blow in from the
West by Saturday or Sunday, but
whether the precipitation will turn
to rain depends upon the tempera-
lures here, the bureau said.
Faced with an acute bird food
shortage during the cold weather
here, the Washington Humane So
ciety has issued a plea for contribu-
tions of cash or bird seed.
The society has its offices at 1881
New York avenue. During the last
Winter the organization purchased
and distributed TOO pounds Of food
for the birds.