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Evening star., 1935-02-24
Adult Education
Plan in Buffalo
Includes $4,000
By the Associated Press.

BUFFALO. N. Y. February 23.-
An adult educational program, which
started here with two teachers and
a borrowed class room in the Spring
of 1888. today has 10000 grown-ups
enrolled in regular classes in more
than 200 subjects. There are 400
teachers working in 60 emergency
free schools. There are day and eve
ming classes. with 10000 of the stu
dents attending day sessions.
High school graduates who had lost
hope Of going to college-500 of
them-are being given two years of
regular college work; physically han
dicapped persons are learning to make
Saleable toys from broomsticks and
old inner tubes; actors are being
trained in stock company, and there
is a civic opera company under ex-
perienced direction. There are classes
for bookkeeping and typing
The State Education Department
found the best proof of their worth
in the high average of attendance,
about $4,000 daily out of 10000 en-
rollment in the day classes.
There are child nursery schools and
mothers are learning how to make
their families clothes and even the
bed covers. Manufacturers cooperate
by giving odds and ends. Thousands
of women are receiving cooking
courses similar to those given in high
school home economics classes.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
The Sun and Moon.
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches in
the Capital (current month to date)
Evening star., 1935-02-24
BETTY Cow RAPS +
REILLY AND HIDES
Evades Reporters in London
After Denouncing Lawyer
for Hauptmann.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 23.-After one
withering blast at Attorney Edward
j. Reilly, Betty Cow went into hid
ing tonight.
A diligent search of London hotels
failed to locate the pretty Scot girl
who, as Baby Charles A. Lindbergh's
nurse, was the last person to see him
alive and one of the star State wit
nesses in the Hauptmann murder
trial. Miss Cow was believed to be
with her mother, who met her at
Southampton.
Holds Attack Brutal"
The nurse broke her customary
silence to take bitter exception to
what she termed brutal and unjust"
attacks upon her by Hauptmann's de.
fense lawyers.
Reilly, she said, went too far.
To insinuate that I knew more about
the tragedy than I made known to
the court was most unjust. I am
sure he would not have been allowed
to do that in Britain. He should not
be allowed to do 1t in America"
Reports that she became engaged
to be married while in the United
States or that she intends to 60 on
the stage are "all untrue" Miss Cow
said. 'All went to do is to return
TO my home in Scotland and stay there
to rest in peace. 1t feels so good
not to have a detective at my heels
day and night"
I'VE want to forget that terrible
time" Betty's mother commented, 81
probably will send Betty away for a
short holiday before deciding what
she will do"
Evening star., 1935-02-24
'EPai1Iess Educati0n'' Called
Success after 4-Year Trial
University of Chicago Plan Declared
Exhilarating by Both Students
and Professors.

term. After this period Of general
preparation the student advances to
the higher college division, in which
he works toward the bachelors degree.
The dean concluded that the new
educational freedom was stimulating
to professor as well as pupil He
quoted one faculty member as writing
IF five are absent from my class of
30 I know word has gotten around
that I haven't much to offer that
week. - My assumption has the
value Of making me teach better. ." I"
The policeman's badge is on"
Dean Boucher summed it up:
ITO educate ones self is an arduous
process that may be painfully dreary
or delightfully."- exhilarating. - And
it can never be facilitated by any
kind of pedagogical twilight sleep.
believe students and faculty alike have
found the new plan exhilarating-
and quite the antithesis of anything
resembling pedagogical twilight sleep. u
Evening star., 1935-02-24
FULL.LENGTH HUMAN
X.RAYS DISPLAYED
Maryland, Virginia and District
Chiropractors Seen First
of New Pictures.

For the first time in the develop
ment of X-ray, full-size pictures of
the entire skeleton were shown yes
terday and demonstrated by DR.. H
Lewis Thrubenbach on the opening
day Of the tri-State convention OF
Maryland, Virginia and District Of
Columbia chiropractors.
In DR.. Trubenbach'S talk yester-
day afternoon at the New Colonial
Hotel, where the convention is being
held, he pointed out that in addi-
ton to this being the first time such
a full-length X-ray was possible II
went even further, taking the picture
while the bones were normally func-
tioning. Another unusual angle is
that the subject being X-rayed does
not lay prone as heretofore has been
the practice. but stands upright at
ease in front of the Photographic ap.
paratus.
Today marks the closing of the
convention, the session yesterday clos
ing with a banquet and dance, with
DR.. Frank T. Shyne Of Washington
acting as postmaster.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
BETHLEHEM STEEL
QUIZ SCHEDULED
Officials to Be Asked if Com.
pany Would Submit to
100 Per Cent Tax.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
In an effort to gain support for its
proposed war profits control legisla-
tion. the Senate Munitions Committee
indicated informally yesterday II
planned to toss at the Bethlehem
Steel Co. q question as to whether II
would submit to a 100 per cent tax on
profits in time Of war.
The Bethlehem company, going un-
der examination tomorrow. will be the
last Of the big three" to be questioned
by the committee as part OF its study
of means Of taking the profit out OF
war.
To Be Questioned ON Profits.
While there was no formal an
nouncement on the procedure In ex-
amining the ship company, it was
indicated a question Of its willingness
to forego profits would be directed at
its officials "for purposes of the rec
ord" The answer would be sought in
support Of tax legislation the COM
mittee is preparing to curb the profits
Of war industries.
I'VE must have evidence to support
any demand we make for control oi
war industries" said Senator Nye, Re.
publican, Of North Dakota, chairman
Of the committee.
In questioning shipbuilders the
committe has already encountered 9
major dificulty in its efforts to deter
mine profits. Dissatisfaction was ex.
pressed by several committee member,
at the Navy study of warship costs
The committee had looked to the Navy
study as a guide, only to find the de-
partment had no information OF over.
/ head or wage schedules, in the private
shipyardS upon which to base its
estimates.
Tabulation Worthless"
One member described as worth
less" tabulation presented the COM
mittee by the Navy showing construc-
tion costs in the Government yards
100000 less than the $l1,500, ,00C
price for cruisers in private yards.
Senate committee members have
expressed opposition to the principle
Of the war profits control bill in the
House with its plan for setting maxi
mum prices at the outset of war and
taking profits on a graduated scale.
First witness on the Senate COM
mittee stand Monday will be Eugene
Grace, president of Bethlehem, anc
the examination was expected to con-
tinue about two weeks. after which
naval officials will be called for a briet
questioning in preparation for draft.
ing legislation.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
Named Mission Head.

SALT LAKE CITY, February %
P),-The first presidency Of the Lat
ter Day Saints Church today an
nounced the appointment Of Abel S.
Rich, principal of the church's SEM
mary at Brigham City. Utah. since
1915, as president Of the Canadian
Mission.
He will succeed John ". Bluth OF
Ogden, Utah. who has headed the
Mission since 1881. Mission headquar-
ters are located at Toronto.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
|"STRIPED" JACKRABBITS
EXPLAINED AS FAKES
Pictures Show Shadows Cast by
Fence Stats, Kansas Wants
World to Know.

BY the Associated Press.
DODGE CITY, Kans, February %.
Kansas wants it known that its
jackrabbits, detested though they may
be as crop marauders, are not striped
like Zebras.
For the benefit of those who may
be offered photographs showing the
animals with stripes across their
backs, Kansas sportsmen explain they
are fakes" Reports that such pic
lures were being offered by rodeos
have been received here.
The stripes. the sportsmen said,
are shadows cast by Stats in fence
incloSing the rabbits.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
LORT0N POPULATION UP

A gradual increase in the number
of prisoners incarcerated in the Lor-
ton Reformatory in January was re-
ported to the Board of Public Welfare
by Col. William L. Peak.
At the end OF January there were
1928 men in the prison as compared
with 1,219 in January. 1884, and 1 ,254
in December. 1884. The average daily
population in January was l,270 as
against 1885 In the previous month.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
Continuance of N. z. A. Asked

CHICAGO, February % R).-Con.
tinuance Of the N. r. A. was asked
in 0 resolution adopted today at the
annual convention of the National
Association of Tobacco Distributors
Almond w. Riley, deputy N. r. A.
administrator in charge of the to-
bacco division, told the distributors
secret rebates constituted an unfair
practice.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
Arctic PATROL Planes Land.

WAUSAU, Wis. February % LP).-
Eight planes Of the Army Air Corps
Arctic patrol" landed here today
after a flight from st. Paul. Mai.
Ralph Royce was in command of the
flight, which will remain overnight.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
kidnapped Chickens Gassed First.

BALTIMORE P)-Chickens stolen
in one Baltimore suburb no longer
squawk about it-they can't.
Max Schratke said the last two
times thieves cleaned out his coop
they quieted the hens with gas.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
DEATH PROBED FURTHER
Analysis of Blood Ordered in
Philip McCullough Death.

Following an autopsy yesterday
afternoon, a chemical analysis of the
blood Of Philip Mccullough. 81, of
80 r street northeast was ordered BY
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald.
Mccullough died early yesterday
morning at Georgetown University
Hospital, where he had been admit
ted on February IS as the patient Of
a private physician. The autopsy was
ordered to determine cause Of death
but Coroner Macdonald said results
of the blood analysis must be received
before a decision can be reached.
This will not be for several days, he
said last night.
Evening star., 1935-02-24
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Tair, slightly
warmer today; tomorrow cloudy and
colder; moderate southwest winds.
Maryland-Fair, slightly warmer
today tomorrow cloudy and colder.
Virginia-Fair, slightly warmer to-
day; tomorrow partly cloudy, colder in
north portion.
West Virginia-Fair, warmer today;
tomorrow cloudy, colder in north por-
tion, probably followed by rain in
afternoon or at night
Evening star., 1935-02-24
Roosevelt Given
License Plates
Lower Than Lowest
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ATLANTA, February %.
There1l be no mistaking the
Presidents automobile In Georgia.
Today the Motor Vehicle LII
cense Department mailed plates
to the Warm Springs home Of
President Roosevelt. They were
made for the Presidents use only
and bore the letter "R," moth
ing more.
Georgia Is his second home"
He frequently occupies his cot:
tage, the Little White House."
on Pine Mountain at Warm
Springs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
Auspicious Start

1. The creation of Connecticut's State De- 1. partment of Publicity came at an auspl- cious moment. No better time than during l, the states tercentenary observance could 7. have been picked for creation of thls . board and the launching of its campaign to !. make residents of other states conscious : of the attractions that await them on visit to Connecticut. Our attractions needless to say are many and diversified. for state encompassing only 4,965 square miles, third smallest in the Union, we can offer everything that a tourist could desire.
 Natural scenic beauty we have in abund- ance It may not compare with the rocky grandeur of Vermont or New Hampshire, but it is rugged enough for the average man. We have in our fertile lowlands ana river valleys broad acres planted to to- bacco, onions, corn and many other vege- tables, all of which grow in abundance here. Orchards, particular peach and apple. provide bushel after bushel of lus- cious fruit. For the motorist Connecticut is a heaven on earth. It provides mile at- ter mile of fine modern roadway, hard surfaced and beautifully handicapped.
 Our coastline is short compared to that of other Atlantic costal states, but 1t IS punctuated by indentations affordlng many fine beaches and resorts. Three large rlv- CTS flow from north to south - the Hou- satonic, Connecticut and Thames, Many smaller streams, as we'll as lakes and ponds, dot the surface of the state making it's contour one continually changing vista of colors. So much for the scenic attrac- tions, which in the several seasons are all worthy of the proper attention of native as we'll as visitor.
 Connecticut is not supreme in this fleid alone. From an historic standpoint this state stands high, too. One of the Thlr- teen Colonies we abound in old towns where visible evidence of colonial ances- try may be seen on every side Although Waterbury herself dates back more than 25O years manufacturing development has completely removed every trace ot pre- Revolutionary days. Not so with other communities to the north, south, east, and west of us. And in this period of celebra- tion Connecticut has centered interest on these relics of the days 300 years ago and intervening times. Never has state ot- fered herself in such fine colors to the world as has Connecticut. Our advertls- ing campaign is certainly off to an auspl- cious start.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

to them to regulate their rates and work ing conditions while busses and trucks went unregulated. Now that complaint is heard.
 The Wheeler. bill will apply rate regula- tion to truck and bus lines which are com mon carriers and will give the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to regu- late also the hours of labor and safety standards of the private carriers. Critics of the bill say its effectiveness is weak ened by the number of exemptions written into it.
 Nevertheless it establishes some control, which should be beneficial, and 1t opens the way for the next step, which should be coordination of all our public trans portation facilities = rail, highway, water and air. It may be another ten years be- fore this unification is achieved, but it's chances for a hearing are now greatly increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
InsulI's Pension

If Samuel Insull can manage to get along on $57 day, his immediate outlook must be pleasant, compared with the pros- pect when he was first brought back to this country to stand trial for mail fraud.
 Three Chicago companies, which he formerly headed, decided the other day to reinstate him on their pension rolls. They had removed him from the lists when he fled the country after the collapse of some of his utility empire.> The yearly pension amounts to $21 1000. In addition to rein statement, they gave him $33,250 in a lump sum to cover payments which had accrued since his name was dropped.
 This seems to complete the vindication of the man who was so despised when his complex financial structure crumpled and crashed The jury which heard the evil dence against him decided that he had erred in judgment only; he had not intend ed to defraud anyone. The world has not punished him so much as he feared. If anything troubles him now it must come from his own thoughts regrets for errors, conscience-pricking for his flight from justice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

answered me by replying that he loves it.
 As to MT. Leary, the City of Waterbury is one of the few fortu- nate cities in the country in hav- ing such an outstanding business man heading the office of comp troller. You are likely unaware that many cities in this country would pay him many times his salary to manage their affairs.
 It is not an ordinary undertak- ing to approach a New York or Boston bank and negotiate an im- mense bond issue such as is re- quired in the conduct of the finan- cial affairs of large city. Mir. Leary's' ability in this field is sec- ond to none.
 In all other departments of the city I find a willing, congenial force headed by a capable admin istrator bending every effort to give honest and worthy service to each and every citizen in the. city.
 Show your gratitude to these worthy men for leading you through this depression, and re- fuse to listen to the cheap propa- ganda heralded through a yellow journal.
 Stay with your party as your forefathers did, never betraying a worthy cause, and since your nine thousand plurality of two years ago was not convincing enough to satisfy the disgruntled, and the scandal mongers that the majority of the people including the best of all parties are very well satis- fled with their mayor, add a few more thousand this year. Signed:
 DAN BURKE. | North Main St,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

History was recently repeated on Lake Champlain near Burlington, Vt., Benedict Arnold's old shop, Philadelphia, was raised from her watery grave and floated proudly in shallow water. She was part of the fleet that engaged the British in 1776, the Philadelphia being sunk off Valcour Island on October 12. She re- mained undisturbed under 60 feet of water ever since. A year ago the Royal Salvage, Arnold's flagship was raised in similar manner. It is recorded in his- tory that this defeat of the American fleet by the British contributed largely towards later American successes as the British advance from Canada through northern New York was sufficiently de- layed so that colonial troops could be massed to meet them and supplies and ammunition rushed for their use at Sara toga, where one of the decisive battles of the world was fought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
In The Right Direction

Representative William M. Citron was scheduled to introduce in the House ot Representatives yesterday bill authorlz- ing the six New England states and New York to enter into compact to conserve and regulate the flow of and purify the waters of rivers and streams whose drain age basins lie within two or more of the said state. ." This is a step in the right direction and perhaps one that can be heightened eventually to include the restoration of every natural watercourse in the above areas, now polluted or ln danger of pollution by sewage or factory wastes.
 This is rot a simple little task, but a gigantic one. It demands the best ot every official concerned. And that means not merely state officials, but also local ones. Sooner or later we are going to tackle this problem of restoring water courses to their former pure state on a wholesale scale and not as it is being done now. Right here in Connecticut splendid progress has been made with state body, which cannot force action on the part of an offending polluter of waterways. Volun- tary results have been splendid, but not all-inclusive.
 If Representative Citron and other na- tional legislators interested in this prob lem of pollution could ever systematize their efforts we think that the battle would be won. There are sporadic efforts now being made to interest the federal Qov.renment in pollution elimination on a regional scale We have discussed tLat in connection with the Connecticut river valley, which involves four states. We have also mentioned the possibility of val lev authorities for the madly-pollhted rivers of this state, notably the Naugatuck. If only some governmental agency, local, state or federal could come forward with q rational and workable scheme we think it would meet with hearty approval and subscription to by all concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Representative Joseph Smith of this city is not going to let Waterbury be ignored if there is chance of an army airport being built in Connecticut. He has prepared data to show that Water bury occupies strategic position on the air maps. Also the fact that in wartime her factories would be engaged in manu- featuring munitions and other war SUD- plies, constitutes, in Rep. Smiths opin- ion, good reason for an airport here. Doubtless the city would be glad to well come an army airport, though the thoughts of war aren't pleasant. It might provide mild real estate boom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14
WRITER SUBMITS CAMPAIGN SONG FOR COMING
 CITY ELECTION
Waterbury, Conn. Aug. 13, 1885.

Waterbury, Conn.
 Aug. 1S, 1885. Editor of The Democrat: Hoping you'll publish the fol lowing lyrics in your excellent newspaper, to be sung to the mel ody "As I was walking down Liv. erpool Street." Let this be the regular democratic campaign song Here we go, Ed. and roar, donkey roar:
 As was proving out Hamilton Ave.
 A cute Ind. Democrat winked
 at me.
 He hollered to me: Have poe
 litical cigar?" ..,. .. And I hollered right back. "Hurrah for Frank Hayes and
 Erin Go Bragh"
 CD As I was mooching up Bald
 win St.
 Poor little Pat Murphy I hap
 pened to meet. He shouted out loud, The Independent Democrats
 are Reds!" And l shouted right back5 "Hurrah for Dan Leary and
 Erin Go Bragh!"
 (3) As was walking through
 Canal St. Good old Tony Longo hap
 pened to spy. He hollered, Comma sty! Who's win da Electich?" And I whistled right back, "The Regular Dems. Mussolino,
 and Erin Go Bragh!"
 (4) As I went smoking down Sil-
 yer St.
 Two tough looking ghosts I
 happened to spy. They poked their heads through
 the fence, And whispered to me, Vote for Pape and Connor and
 Heaven you'll see!" And 1 whispered right back, '"Go back to your graves, And hurrah for Dora Egan
 and Erin Go Bragh." Very respectfully yours.
 MIR. PROWLER. P.S.-Leaving all jokes aside MT. Ed. let all of us political Wa terburians cooperate political. and give his Honor Frank Hayes 1 majority of 10000. Our vote 0 confidence will send him whirlinl onto the gubernatorial chair. St Timothy said: If you haven faith in native son, then you God and confidence and all i lost" Good luck to all, but the Ind Dems. and Regular Republican are fighting lost cause. I't classify them as the Lost Cause parties. Tally-yo and yoo hoo Ed. I'll be with you again.
 MIR. PROWLER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

was $35 for carload of 1000 melons.
 NfERRY-GO-ROUND
 Colorado Congressman Taylor began his service in the house ct age 50, has served 27 years. Though Chicago's Adolph Sabath is dean of the house, having serv d consecutively since 1907, he has no regular committee chairmanship. |. Poets and playwrights who want the plaudits of the public will not profit by the new Writers Projects under Harry Hopkins. Writers must be genuine relief cases and must spend regular hours at task under supervi- sion. Creative writing could be done only on the side. :. '. The restraining hand of authority has been laid upon youthful members of the Capitol police force who would like to go home before their congressman. The sergeant-at-arms has post ed an order. It reads: "No off, cer is granted any leave until congress has adjourned" t. :. Nebraska's Senator George w. Norris thinks his colleagues in the senate today are superior to his colleagues of the days before the seventeenth amend mcnt. That amendment provid- ed for election of senators by direct popular vote. They may be less polished, Norris says, but Il ey are more responsive to the will of the people. Norris was the father of the amend ment.
 (Copyright, 1885, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-14

Mules to-day are bringing from $125 to $15O apiece, so the market reports. This is twice as much as they were two years ago. And with the United States ranked as the leading producer of mules it looks as if somebody might begin to profit from raising them. Their purpose is solely to be used as adjuncts to army service in va rious European countries. Several are now dickering in this country for pur- chase of hundreds of head.