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Evening star., 1937-03-07
EDITH MAXWELL !.
PLEA TO Be HEARD.
Move for Third Trial on Pat.
ricide Charge Reaches
Climax Tomorrow. !
BY the Associated Press.

0J lhc hseOCidltC FIeSS.
WISE, Va. March Edith Max.
well, who has battled for nearly two
years to be absolved of blame in the
death of her father, Trigg Maxwell,
will plead for a third trial before Cir
cult Judge Ezra T. Carter here Nom
day.
A hearing on a defense motion to
set aside her second conviction of
second degree murder and 20 year
prison sentence, scheduled for last
Monday, was postponed a week at the
request Of Defense Attorney Charles
Henry Smith of Alexandria. :.
Smith will appear to argue the mo-
ton alone as result of the with
draWal of the National Woman's
Party and M. j. Fulton. Richmond
attorney employed by that organiza-
ton. from the case. A. T. Dotson Of
Richmond cousin of the former school
teacher and voluntary member Of
her counsel at the second trial. also
will be absent because Of other duties.
Contentious that medical testimony
offered by the State at the trial last
December was insufficient to prove the
52-year-old miner blacksmith died OF
external injuries, which the State
charges Miss Maxwell inflicted with
an unidentified instrument, and that
certain State evidence was improperly
admitted before the jury are expected
to be basic points in the defense plea.
A 25-year sentence, recommended
by the first jury, in November, 1885.
was set aside by the Virginia Supreme
Court Of Appeals on the ground the
evidence did not support first-degree
verdict. The second verdict of 20 years
was the maximum under Virginia law
| for second-degree murder.
Miss Maxwell has been at liberty
under $4,000 bond since her second
/ trial.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
ALEXANDRIA BOYS
i DEATH UNSOLVED.
Witnesses GriIIed 4 Hours
/ on Finding of Body in
Hume Swamp.

Bya Star Correspondent of The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, March g.
Luther Cummins. 15-year-old George
Washington High School student
whose skeleton was found in Hume
Swamp a week ago. died from causes
unknown" DR.. William B. wilkins,
acting coroner, decided today after
hearing testimony from more than a
score OF witnesses.
Except for the surprise appearance
Of William Harlow, a road-roller op-
orator, living at 308 South Patrick
street, who testified to having been
told by the youth that he intended
to lump out of tree. hang myself.
or something" investigators into the
mysterious disappearance and death
Of the boy learned nothing new.
Grilling of Witnesses.
Witnesses were grilled by both Dr.
Wilkins and Commonwealth Attorney
Albert " Bryan for more than four
hours in an effort to arrive at the
manner in which Luther met his death
or motive for it.
Among those taking the stand were
the parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
D. Cummins; Robert CumminS, r.
year-old brother of Luther, who dis
covered the skeleton; Edna Cummins,
l9-year-old sister, and Frank Cum
minis, 18, brother of Luther. Others
were neighbors and persons who joined
in the search for the boy soon after
he disappeared last July Is.
All members of the youths family
testified Internationally. except Edna.
who broke into tears when she quoted
her mother as saying when she missed
Luther: MY baby will never return"
Father Identifies Cord.
The father Of the dead boy identified
several pieces OF rope found hanging
in one of several white ash trees among
which the skeleton was found as ma
terial which he had brought home.
DR.. Wilkins spent 80 minutes in
closed conference with Bryan, Capt.
John S. Arnold, chief of police, and
Lieut.. Edgar Sims chief of Alexandria
detectives, before rendering his deci-
sion.
Capt. Arnold and Lieut.. Sims said so
far as the police are concerned the
case is officially closed, but that if
any new evidence is presented to them
they will investigate it.
Evening star., 1937-03-07

were destroyed by fire from spark
from a passing engine.
The title to the mansion was ac-
quired years ago by the Riverdale
Land Co., by whom it was conveyed
to Mrs E. K. Gordan. 1t was due
to the extensive repairs she made
that the old building was able to with
stand the ravages of time. Later it
was occupied by the Lord Baltimore
Country Club.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
NORTHEASTERN LIBRARY
TO MARK ANNIVERSARY
Open House Thursday Will Cele-
brate Fifth Year of
Branch.

The fifth anniversary of the opening
of the Northeastern Branch Of the
Public Library at Seventh street and
Maryland avenue northeast will be
celebrated with an open house Thurs
day from to 9 pm. at the library.
A historical exhibition showing
landmarks and chief events in the
growth of Northeastern Washington
has been arranged in the lecture room
of the branch by Miss Ruth Hubbell,
reference librarian.
The Northeastern Branch was the
first major branch in the city library
system for which Congress appropri-
ated funds for both site and construc.
ton. Since its dedication on March
II, 1882, the branch has lent 1,245,278
voluma6
Evening star., 1937-03-07
State Group to Meet.

The North Carolina Society Of
Washington will hold its annual
Spring party and dance at the Shore
ham Hotel Saturday night, President
Giles Y. Newton announced yesterday.
Senator Reynolds has accepted an
invitation and several Representatives
from the State also are expected to
attend
Evening star., 1937-03-07

Kingsley, attorney, is legal represen-
tative of large Eastern insurance
company; has served as chairman OF
the State Municipal Code Commission
and a ranking member Of the Judiciary
Committee of the House of Delegates
in the West Virginia Legislature. He
was elected international president of
the Lions Clubs, last year at Provi-
dence, r. l., to head the organization,
which now has spread to eight coun-
tries.
Adam Arnold, president of the Dis
trict of Columbia Lions Club, will pre-
side; Hugh V. Keiser is chairman on
arrangements and Randy Myers is
secretary There will be a program
OF musical entertainment.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
MRS. ANNA w. HICK0K, IS,
DIES AT OMAHA HOME
Widow of Gen. Howard r.
Hickok Will Be Buried in
Arlington Cemetery.

Mrs. Anna Whitbread Hickok, 65,
widow of Gen. Howard r. Hickok,
U. S. A., died Friday at her home in
Omaha, Nebr., according to word re-
ceived here yesterday.
The body will be brought to Wash
ington for funeral services and burial
in Arlington National Cemetery at
pm. Monday. Mrs. Hickok. will be
buried at the side of her husband, who
died about 10 years ago.
Mrs Hickok is survived by a
brother, Thomas E. Whitbread of New
York, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma
Holyoke of Omaha and Mrs. Adelaide
White of Syracuse. n. Y.
Evening star., 1937-03-07

cast from New York by Mrs. Herbert
Hoover. national president Of the
Scouts
The speakers of the evening here
are DR.. r. R. Spencer, in charge Of
public health education of the United
States Public Health Service; Mrs.
Harper Sibley, vice chairman Of the
National Council of Federated Church
Women, and Mrs. ONeal johnson,
leader Of Troop As.
twenty-five Girl Scout leaders in
Girl Scout uniforms will carry INTO
the dining room 25 cakes, with one
large candle on each.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Marlers Honor Guests.

Sir Herbert Marler, Canadian Min
lister, and Lady Marler will be honored
guests at the weekly luncheon Tues
day of the Women's National Press
Club at the Willard Hotel at pm.
Elmer Kenyon, Theater Guild lecturer
and former president Of the Drama
League of America, also will be
present.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Driver Gets Jail Sentence.

Edward F. Poindexter, colored, 80.
1927 Florida avenue, was sentenced
by Traffic Judge John P. Mcmahon
yesterday to serve 90 days in jail for
leaving after colliding, and 60 days
for driving while intoxicated He was
captured near Eighteenth street and
Florida avenue last Tuesday after a
chase of several blocks by police.
Evening star., 1937-03-07

dinner at tne All
States Hotel. 5l4
Nineteenth street.
Mrs. Robert v.
Laughlin. presi-
dent of the Lead
ers' Association
of the District
Girl Scouts, will
preside and in
troduce Mrs. An
SON P n e ! p S
Stokes, commits
Sioner of the Dis
trict Girl Scouts.
During the eve
ming the girl S
will hear a broad
Evening star., 1937-03-07
Mrs. Otto T. Simon Speaker.

Mrs. Otto Torney Simon will ad-
dress the Washington International
Club tonight on Clara Schumann.
Artist and Woman" The lecture will
follow the usual Sunday supper for
members of the club at the Interna-
tional Student House, 1908 New
Hampshire avenue.
Evening star., 1937-03-07

auspices OF the
active chapter of
American Uni
versity with Mrs.
Northcutt Ely as
alumnae adviser
and chairman of
the committee.
The OF h r
committee men,
bers are Miss
Frances Garrett,
NJ iss Kathryn
Taylor and Miss
Mary Eliza beth
Morse.
Miss H e ! e n
Evening star., 1937-03-07

the washington
Lions Club Tues
day night at the
Mayfower Hotel.
Thirty-fve Lion
members of Con-
gress have been
invited, and many
have already ac-
cepted invitations
to attend. All
Lion clubs in Vir-
ginia have been
invited, and indi-
cations are that
members will be
present from many
nartS of the State
Evening star., 1937-03-07
DELTA GAMMA ALUMNAE
WILL MARK FOUNDING
Banquet Will Be Held Next Sat-
urday With Mrs. Northcutt
Ely as Chairman.

The Washington Alumnae Of Delta
Gamma will give its annual Founders
day banquet next Saturday at pm.
at 2400 Sixteenth street, under the
Evening star., 1937-03-07
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Evening star., 1937-03-07
LOCAL LIONS CLUB
TO HONOR LEADER
Edwin Kingsley, International
President, to Be Guest
Tuacdov
Tuesday,.

Edwin R. Kingsley, of Parkersburg,
W. Va. international president of
the Lions Club, will be honor guest
and principal speaker at a dinner of
Evening star., 1937-03-07

George Washington University faculty
will be toast mistress with a group
of four undergraduates and one
graduate assisting her.
Evening star., 1937-03-07
GIRL SCOUTS MARK
rs YEARS THURSDAY
Silver Anniversary to Be Noted
by Dinner-Mrs. Hoover to
Speak by Radio.

Nationwide celebration of the sill
yer anniversary of the Girl Scouts
Thursday will be observed here by
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
GOOD FORTUNE
(The Valdez Minerl

(The Valdez Miner)
 Now that orders have been given to hasten work the gigantic ai-base, at Fairbanks P look for tremendous boom take place in the Interior retrop- olis, with it's ramifcao reaching to every part of the adjacent territory. Fairbanks has had it's ups and downs the past decade-nosty downs. First the col Ossal development of the Fairbanks Exploration com pany with their mammoth dredges placed the town back on it's feet, the payroll theref-o1n being large Then the arplanes based there extended their business farther and farther afed, uni. the panies engaged the ground far south Ju- and northward to Nome Quick communication 10 Dawson and the Fortymle district added the growth of the Interior mart The Coodpaster development gave another boost. And the government has ta- ken hand and announced that of the six large airports of the nation will be established there, or nearby.
 Keeping pace with developments the town engaged in building boom, magnificent federal building school house, bank building and otzer fire struc- lures erected with many private residences joining the big parade.
 The town has bonded itself for many other irn- p-ovements and is in a position where it will impossible for it to receive a set-back
 Naturally the thriving newspaper there comes in for lage share of the booster proga. Editor Chas R. Setlemier keeps the before the nation every possible It fortunate that some time be- fore, Capt. A. E. Lattop had invested considerable money iu the town and later acquired the aged News Miner plant, which he built up to of the finest the Territory With the combination up by the pa- per and citizens, there was never any doubt of the towns advancement.
 The rapid progress of Fairbanks will be reelected all along the Highway Valdez, and the Alaska Railroad to Seward. Thousands of Of materials and supplies wil have to be hau4ed, and this means work for longshoremen and railway men. as well as trucking interests over the highway.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO BOOM FOR
 JOB SEEKER IN THE KUSK0KWIM AREA

With all the nep, strikes being made and the ident mining revival and activity for this section due to break soon the laborng class of starting to flock westward and interior points in expec- tation of lot of employment and reputed high wages
 Most of these menzare due for a bitter disappoint- ment With the of modern equipment and large dredges the mining industry employs only few men compared with few years ago. The operators zyho have been working in this section in the past, have their old crews and only hie where there happens be vacancy Such vacancy seldom comes. Even the operations planned this season. there IS only room for limited number of extra These new camps generally have their engaged before hand.
 There is also another vital point consider. The season very short and the employed stick to the iobs to the end, rarely quitting, In fact they haven't time quit and go in search of job before the ends.
 It is not advisable to come into this country in search of work unless the prospective job seeker has small grubstae; least enough to tide him over for awhile and furnish transportation back out in of disappointment
 Living is very high and transportation ty air plane from point point into money and this is the only feasible way of getting around in this country
 What the KuskokEim really wants and needs. is not rush of laborers seeking jobs but an influx of ambitious Frospectors with sufficient capital to grub stake themselves and start digging.
 There is lots of good ground in every section of the Kuskokwim area which been scarcely prospect there is daubt but waa the prospector stands
 good chance of striking good pay by doing plenty of hard work and using good judCmsnS There is room for hundreds of Of this caber, with prospecting stake, down here, and want see them come This the only way this country will develop any scale
 New and young blood is badly needed in the pros pectng game this district take the place of many oldtimers who getting too far along in years to be able to take the hills they used to, have given mp the game for other Considering the huge size of this part the Territory and the atvely small Of prospecting going might say the Knskokwim has hardly been scratched With the present mining revival, incentive, hope to see of prospecors securing the hills and valleys Kuskokwim during the next few years
 This IS NOT country to into broke Air planes not haul passengers out free of charge, and walking IS out of the question Be you have something Tn nind ard money in the pocket before mi grating to this river country.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
TIMELY EDITORIALS Culled From Our Exchanges
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
(The Alaska Weekly)

tThe Alaska Weekly)
 Delegate Dimond's suggestion for Planning Board for Alaska is undoubtedly sound one and in keeping with modern trends. In his letter Governor Troy in support of his suggestion he said
 It is evident to that if Alaska is to
 share in the widespread intensive effort which
 the Federal Government intends to make dur ing the next few years toward placing this
 eountrys resources a frmer development
 basis and eliminating or ameorating the food.
 drought, and other disasters that have recently
 become troublesome and costly, the Terri
 tory must at install the necessary mach
 inery for and start work the formulation of
 Q definite program of resource development
 and related public works. It will be necessary
 to integrate and cofrelate the varied things
 that need attention throughout the Territory
 that the matter of Territorial development
 be viewed a whole and not as a piece
 meal matter. Alaska must ba able to come to
 Washington with considered and rounded
 program showing definite projects th2. 7hould
 be undertaken the logical order in whi5h they
 should be attacked and the bearing each r-a-
 ject has the development of Alaska as
 whole. The program must be well fortified by
 facts which have been assembled and will be
 defended by experts. The program must have
 the united support of the local Federal agen-
 cies Territorial officers and the Alaska public"
 All very true and 1t is also true that a eompre- hensive program to extend period of years is far likely gain the favorable attention of the Administration than IS the present method of present ing each project individually. There Is, howeye-, objection which applies Alaska which does not ar ply in any but pioneer country. New discover call for fast action and 1t may be sound developmen to build road landing field in section today and far important tomorrow to utilize funds n- tended for the first development in the construction c the latter. Such planning council as is s2ggest-~ should have measure of fexibity provided
 planning commission composed of A.asi1zs, ca of whom is familiar with the of the Territory and assisted by consultants from the Fedea government would certainly do much prevent the catch carch struggle for small bits of Federal assistance ID which each portion of Alaska is regularly engaged.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
SELECT FOOD RECIPES
BY T. s. CTED) MeADAMS (The Kusko Times Chef)

FRUIT CAKE
 cups shortening.
 cups light brown sugar
 eggs.
 cups flour.
 2 teaspoons mace.
 teaspoons cinnamon.
 teaspoons baking powder.
 1-2 teaspoon salt.
 2 tablespoons fruit juice
 tablespoons milk.
 pounds entrants.
 ? pounds raisins seeded and finely chopped
 1-2 pound date meats finely chop ped
 1s pound citrus, thinly sliced and cut into short strips.
 Cream the shortening, add sugar and beat for five minutes. Beat the egg yoIks until light and lemon-col- ored and the whites until stiff and dry. Add these 10 the sugar and butter mixture, then add the milk, fruit juice, chopped fruit that has been salted in four. Lastly add the dry ingredients weIl-sifted four, spices, baking powder and salt5 beat the mixture thoroughly and place in deep, round cake pans lined with sev- eral thicknesses of oiled paper. Bake 3 to hours in 3 slow oven If the oven Is difficult to regulate, cover the cake with several tkicknesses of oil- ed paper the last hour in baking.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
BIINCE MEAT

MINCE MEAT l 1-2 cups e.ssopped beef (roast or steak).
 ? cups chopped apples. 1-2 cups chopped suet. l l-3 cups sugar. l cup cider I-2 cup syrup from sweet pickle jar. 1-4 pound citron chopped. l teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon mace. Gratings of nutmeg. l teaspoon cloves. I-2 teaspoon cinnamon. 2-3 cup raisius (SulLana prefer 2-3 cups curraiIts- Put into steriIized jars. red.
 Mix all together Cook one hour.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
STUFFTNG

1 cup crumbs.
 2 tablespoons butter (melted).
 2 tablespoons parsley.
 1-2 teaspoon onion juice.
 2 tablespoons chopped celery.
 1-2 teaspoon salt
 Is teaspoon paprika-
 Trim edges of steak, spread stuff ing over it, roll and tie, and lay it on onion and carrot in pan with suet on top Pour the water or stock into pan, cook. closely covered, for % minutes or more in a hot oven, then uncover and cook 90 minutes longer. Serve with brown gravy made from drippings in pan
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
CREAM FILLING

5-4 cup sugar
 1$-cup flour.
 Is teaspoon salt 2 eggs
 2 cups scaided milk l teaspoon vanilla
 MTx dry ingredients; add eggs slightly beaten and pour in gradual Iy the 4scalded milk. Cook Is min
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
EDITORIAL PAGE OF TIE KUSKO TIMES !"
SIXTEEN YEARS Aao THIS v:EEK
CTAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE KUSKo TIyIES)

Mrs. Stout,mother of Mrs k. P Werner, suffered a relapse Thursday. Sergeant Downer, with the help of other kindly disposed operators rush ed a message to Dr. Peeson at An chorage; who had attended Mrs. Stout on his recent trip through here. and received reply in just 43 minutes, giving directions for Mrs. Stout's treatment. The message had to be relayed three times over local lines, and once on another line
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

utes in double boiler stirring con- stantly until thickened. Cool and fla- yor-
 CHOCOLATE CREAMTNG FILL ING-Add 1-2 squares melted chocolate to cream filling mixture.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

newspaper man came home evening unex- pectedly found his wife entertaining soldier and marine. He immediately began searching the
 What are you looking forz" asked his frightened wife.
 You're holding out me-" he replied @Where's the nayy?"
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Archie Higgins, well known Ta- kotna merchant, arrived here yester- day and departed this morning for Anchorage Mr. Higgins IS on his way to the Outside, where he goes to purchase large stocks to be ship Pad in cn the first boats.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Today, Sergeant Downer sent an other message. in which five minutes were clipped of yesterdays record, the reply coming in exactly B min utes-
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

L. c. Wernecke, superintendent Of the Treadwell Mines at Nixon. trav- cling with Owen Gray and his fast team, IS reported to have arrived at Salmon, going from the latter place direct to Nixon.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Arthur Berry. So badly injured by the accidental discharge of his gun some weeks ago. Is now considered out of all danger. the wounds heal ing up in fine shape, according to Harvey Williams, who recently re turned from the Landing
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Walter Stephens, Jack Mcdonald, Olaf Waagen, Frank Widegar, Ed Carlson, John Jacobson, and Eli Az baha departed today for Candle.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Joe Wills left Sunday morning for Peluk, to which place he took a load of freight.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

It is now regarded as practically certain that the Administrator vi" make adequate appropriation .r ;se con- .cton f roads and h:gl1na,. in Alaska The Administration full ly realizes that unless lateral roads are built, the railroad cannot be made to pay interest on the invest ment.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Mike Morgan came in Monday from Anchorage and the Outside
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Arthur Mcclure, well known in the Interior, was among those arriving here on Tuesday.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Sam Payson of San Diego, is late arrival, registered at the clough..
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Ira Wood, IdItarod transportation man, and Harry Planter and Frark Larson, both well known oldtimers in the Interior. arrived owe the trail from Anchorage on Monday, depart ing yesterday for Flat.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02
WE THANK YOU, MRS. LOTT FOR SENDING IN so MANY INTERESTING NEWS ITEMS

Tbe,stzf was agreeabIy surprised Tuesday after wfrn received letter containing the splendid variety Of exs items concerning the activities in the thriving town of Flat and surrounding which pear the front page of this issue Mrs. Margaret M Lott of Flat responsible for this fine collection of news notes They were greatly appreciated Mrs Lott and we hope you will continue this work for
 Gan you serve compauy?' asked the housewife when she hiring the servant
 @Yes mum; both ways"
 What do you nean7" asked the puzzled one
 Sos they'll come again, stay away
 Amexiezniszx Pnoxiding pension to care for the old turning enough fool drivers to keep you From assaiug K~-AIron ReaDn-Jsurnai
The Kusko times., 1937-04-02

Charles Bates is a recent arrival from Anchorage