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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
Congressman Argue Ouer
Washington's FareweN
Address Is Read In Both
Chambers In Birthday
Observance

washington, Feb. %. --U'R)-
President Roosevelt observed the
2O5th anniversary of the birth OF
George Washington by visiting
historic Mount Vernon today
while the senate rocked with de-
bate over the first presidents
views on internationalism.
Mr.. Roosevelt left the White
House shortly after 4 p. m. by
motor car for his annual pilgrim
age to Washington'S tomb. Earlier
Mai. H. B. Smith, White House
military aide, placed the presi-
dents wreath at the base of the
washington monument.
The capital enjoyed a holiday.
All government offices and schools
we're closed. Stores gave clerks a
half holiday. A Washington birth
day program featuring speeches
by Premier Leon Blum and Am
erican Ambassador William Bull
lit was broadcast to the United
States from Paris.
Both houses of congress ad-
iourned soon after hearing Wash
ington's farewell address, an an
nual custom. 1t was read in the
house by Rep. Edward L. O'Neill,
LcA.t:,1cd nin pace Tllrael
The daily independent., 1937-02-23

Madrid, Feb. 22.-W.a-Gcvern-
ment forces swept forward victor
iously tonight along q 40-mile
front south of Madrid, penetrat-
ing Rebel lines to a depth of near
ly mile at some points, in sur
prise attack begun just before the
insurgents themselves were ex-
pected to take the offensive.
With the government general
staff in direct command of the
operations, Loyalists captured the
village Of La Maronosa, about Is
miles south of Madrid. They held
it for only a few hours, however,
as the insurgents counter-attack-
ed and regainit. Also, to the north
west, they drove a wedge between
insurgent headquarters at Avila
and important Rebel forces at
CebreroS.
The new drive was designed to
relieve Rebel pressure on Madrid,
which was growing intense. 1t
started at dawn, only a few hours
after the Loyalist generals had re-
ceived secret reports that general
Francisco FRANCOIS Rebels were
massing in the Jarama sector for
the Big Push" on Madrid. The
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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
Will.
New Aims
4
President to Attend
Victory Dinner at
Washington
Pay Party Debt
0bieCtives for the Coming
Four Years Will Be
Disclosed Then

Washington. Feb. 22.-UH-
President Roosevelt will outline
the objectiyeS of the second new
deal to guests at hundreds OF
victory" dinners to be held on
March 4 throughout the nation,
W. Forbes Morgan. treasurer OF
the Democratic National commit
zee. said tonight.
The chief executive will appear
personally at a S100-a-plate din
rer in a swanky capital hotel. His
~snlarks will be broadcast on ma
~on-wide hook-upS. Funds raised
BY the dinners will be used to
,ouidate a S43O,OOO Democratic
party debt.
Warning that the forces OF re-
action and special privilege never
sleep" Morgan emphasized the
need Of a balanced party budget.
We need in Washington, a
militant wide-awake national Or
cay,zat.on of the Democratic par
Y that will be ready at a mo-
menr's notice to enter the breach
in defense Of party principles" he
said. And that. my friends, We
intend 10 have"
Victory Dinners
In appealing for generous at
tendance at the victory" dinners
Mo-gan said that President RooSe-
velr. with four years of intensive
and burGersome labor behind him,
has not grown weary" and has
not asked for a respite on the
strength of what ne has accom-
p.iShed already
He needs our support now just
as much as he ever did" Morgan
sad. IN H.. talk on March 4, the
chief executive will speak to those
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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
COatesViIle
w ell Yields
Last Relies
Plan to Have the Youthful
Murderer Re-enact His
Crime Is Halted

CoateSville, Pa, Feb. 22.-'U'H'-
A coroner's jury found tonight
that 16-year-old Helen Meyer
met death by deliberate murder
at the hands of Alexander Meyer,
and recommended that the 20
year-old youth be held for the
grand Jury on charges of first de-
gree murder.
I'VE wish to incorporate a con-
demnation of the parole system
which permits convictS of the
Meyer type to be at large" the
jury announced in making its for
NAL preSentment to Deputy Cor
oner H. E. Williams.
Meyer, released last September
from the Huntingdon State Re-
formatory after serving twenty
months for shooting two Phila-
delphia girls with a rifle and then
attempting to assault them, was
not brought to the inquest.
Coatesville, Pa, Feb. 22.-U'D
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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
RollO Ogden,
Times Editor.
Dies, Aged 81
v BOrkcd for But Three Pa
per, In a journalistic
Career of 10 Years

E5~ York. Te0. 22.-U.R)-Rollo
CgaeD. g.. editor Of the New York
Times since 1922. died today.
Pulmonary congestion develop
Cd after a heavy cold. and yester-
caE his condition became critical.
Death came at 3:15 p. m, today
,"o Of his children among those
q. -.f bedside.
Famous within the profession
0, journalism, Ogden'S name was
no. w".. known to the general
GGo.c because his work was done
II Tie editorial columns of the
Tm-5 where writer's are anony-
nous.
Throughout his long service in
,otrDa ism. ne was associated with
Only three newspapers - The
Time The New York Evening
s2s- and. for a time, the Man
Caa.-r Guardian Of England, for
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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
TlUO Escapes Are
Returned TO Farm,

Raleigh, Feb. 22.-U.P)- War
den H. H. Honeycutt of North
Carolina State prison returned to
Raleigh today with two OF the
seven convicts who broke from
Caledonia prison farm week ago.
The two men, A. w. Petit ana
Clark Yorke, were captured by
Wilmington officers Saturday.
Both were armed but neither re-
sisted the posse which captured
them.
Oscar Pitts, acting director OF
the penal division, said he hao
not determined what disposition
would be made of the cases OF
Petit and Yorke. Both are long
termers.
The daily independent., 1937-02-23
This Thief Was
Smart But Not
Smart Enough
Took Pains to ImprisOn
Dog But Overlooked
Valuable Jewelry

The burglar who entered the
home of Mrs. w. S. BurruS at
1101 Riverside Avenue Saturday
night laid his plan very carefully
but he nevertheless was one Of the
most careless burglars whose work
has come to the attention of To-
cal police.
It is believed that the burglar
planned his crime well. for it Is
suspected that he took the unus-
ual precaution of imprisoning a
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The daily independent., 1937-02-23
Mrs. Harris Will Be
Buried Here Today

Funeral services for Mrs. C. C.
Harris. former resident of the
Corinth section, will be held to-
day in Norfolk at l o'clock. Fol-
lowing the services the body will
be brought here for burial in Hol-
lyWood cemetery.
The daily independent., 1937-02-23
TODAY'S LOCAL
CALENDAR

$50 Mems Christian Federation
P. NJ.
6:l5 First Baptist VIVA
$50 Kiwanis Club
7:30 Jr. o. U. A. M; EUREKA
Lodge M asons; Mems
Bible Glass of First Christ
ian church will hold an
oyster roast at home OF
Warren Sexton on Green
leaf Street
900 Junior Woman's CLUB milk
fund benefit dance at VIZ
ginia Dare Hotel
Library Hours: 90, 7-9.
The daily independent., 1937-02-23
Attack Is
Surprise
Rebels
Launch Offensive On
Forty-Mile Front
South of City
Relieve Pressure
Insurgents We're Preparing
One of Their Own When
Enemy Forces Struck

Bilbao, Spain, Tuesday, Feb.
23.-tU.R- LoyaIist and rebel
troops were locked in . fierce
battle for possession Of Oviedo,
capital of the Asturias, early to-
day.
Violent fighting ragged all day
Monday and into the night as
the rebels sought to break a
loyalist encirclement.
The daily independent., 1937-02-23

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The daily independent., 1937-02-23

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The daily independent., 1937-02-23

\ C: Generally fair Tuesday; Wednes-
nav mostly cloudy, with slowly rising
temperature.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

For nearly twent million American children this
is an important time of the year. Schools out-or
soon will be-everywhere. and the Ions summer va
cation is beginning.
Much criticism has been levelled lately at our
school system. 1t is charged with not fitting the
children to find jobs when they are through school.
Without stopping to debate the question whether or
not that is the prime purpose of any school except a
farm or trade school. let us look at another side OF
the picture. What do American children definitely
get out Of their schools besides book-learning?
1t seems pretty clear tat they get a social out
look on life as a whole which the unfortunate child
rem Of the rich, educated by private tutors or in
select private schools never get. n the give-and-
take of association with children of their own age. of
all social and economic strata, it is a stupid young
ster indeed who does not learn that human nature
is the same whether ones father is a banker or a
~bootblack. In the public school every child finds his
or her own level. regardless of pedigree. And that
is probably the most valuable education the children
of a democracy can have.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
Change of Heart

When the proposal to increase the membership
of the Supreme Court was first made, it was widely
believed, by the bills opponents as well as hackers,
that it would be endorsed in the senate by a hand
some majority.
Today, the most authoritative surveys and es-
Inmates indicate that the majority in favor of the
bill is extremely slim-two or three votes. A num-
Der Of senators originally believed to be for it have
recently come out in opposition.
What has caused this change? Several elements
are inyolyed-but the most important of all is the
force of public opinion. 1t is no secret that every
congressman's mail has bulged with letters discuss
ing the proposal, and that the majority have oppos-
ed it. The metropolitan and rural press is over
whelmingly opposed. SO are most of the nations
most respected political and economic commentators.
More and more, partisanship is disappearing in
regard to packing the high court. The people and
their representatives are realizing that here is one of
the most vital issues the country has yet faied, and
that it must be debated on grounds of principle, not
politics. That is a heartening sign.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
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only 105.0 900 miles since his first
inauguration in 1888. His itinerary
has included every state in the
Union except New Mexico and Ar
iona. most of our island possess
sions and many of the British colo
nies. He has Visited five foreign
nations as President. though he has
not gone to Europe. Only n
President ever went TO Europe while
in office. That was President Will
son. who made two trips across the
Atlantic in attending the Peace
Conference.
New Legislation Delayed
With the President example be-
fore them, the Impotence of mem
bers of Coneress and high Admin
istration officials over the slow
progress of events here is quite un-
derstandable. They. too, want to
get away and relax That is why
it becomes increasingly unlikely
that any but absolutely essential
legislation will be passed at this SEES
sion. 1t is the general feeling that,
no matter what ne may propose. the
President cannot hold Congress
here very long after the Supreme
Court issue has been laid to rest.
The eagerness of legislators to
get away from Washington is not
wholly the desire to escape the
Summer climate. A high proper
ton of them want to find out at
first hand from the people and poll
ticians of their states and districts
just what the voters think now
about the policies and proposals of
the Administration. Probably the
most important political question
among Democrats, particularly those
from the South is: How far will
openly in opposition to the Presi-
dent" That such a move is one
which many of them would like to
hake is undeniable.
Some Administration officials are
aware that the south does not like
many parts of the New Deal pro-
gram as developed thus far. There
IS a feeling. reflected in the cloak
rooms of Congress though not voic-
ed on the floor, that too much en-
phasis is being placed upon the in
terests of organized Labor, which is
a C of the North rather than
of the South. Also the interest
shown by some of the Administra-
tons left-wink advisers in the Ne
gro problem is giving Southern
statesmen considerable concern.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
The Passing of An Era

In the death of John Dawson Rockefeller. the
nation lost more than a rich man who was once its
richest; more than one whose age coupled with ac-
complishments created interest the nation over;
more than a philanthropist whose gifts may well be
~adjudged the greatest given by any man. We lost,
too, the sole surviving giant of the most lusty and
iods of our history.
Rockefeller grew to manhood in the middle
west to find a nations untouched resources ready for
the magic touch of the exploiter to turn them into
marvels of our present day civilization. He worked
in a highly indiyidualistic age which produced the
twin watch-words, freedom and enterprise" and
individual initiative" 1t was an age of little re-
straint, an era whose slogan might well have been
"every man for himself and the devil take the
everybody and as much as a man could grab. that
should he hold it. It was an epoch when the only
social security was the advancing frontier, and that
was enough because all a man wanted was his chance
to get part of the riches then unfolding in this fast
growing nation.
Rockefeller built himself a complete MONOPOLY
in oil, and when his empire was finished a Roose-
welt of another era made it the object of a ma ior
trust busting" campaign, making the oil king for a
time one of the nations most generally and most
cordially disliked men. Philanthropies such as the
aged publicity campaign altered that. and the aging
Millionaire became respected for success in business
and honored for his munificence to the betterment of
mankind until hi sdeath could be sincerely mourned
BY thousands, II not millions.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
What Are the Facts

That is the fundamental question upon which all
business depends. Opinions and beliefs are all right
in their place, but they have no place nbusiness op-
erations unless they have facts TO support them.
theories and theorists get scant attention in this or
any other well conducted business, unless they fit in
with every known fact. The best theory in the
world falls down in the presence of a single proved
fact which does not fit it. 1t is the theory which has
10 give way, not the fact. when the two find them
selves in conflict.
Government. unfortunately, is seldom or never
conducted on tat basis. Government does not have
to show a profit from operations. 1t is Governments
function TO spend money, not to earn it. indeed, 1t
would arouse considerable public indignation If any
Government in this country engaged, in any import
ant way, in operations for profit. SO long as income
flows freely from the taxpayers. the Government is
primarily a spending institution.
There is, however, a duty too often overlooked,
to the sources o fthe money Government spends. The
taxpayer is, as Professor sumner long ago pointed
out the forgotten man On his behalf. it would
seem but fair that Government, before scattering tax
money too lavishly. should inquire: What are the
factS2"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
9Sfhool Gssn*
~ by Pcv Cs,e-les f Dunn 90

Nearer. My God to Thee" What
does ii teach? First. the grace of
gratitude. Jacob was so grateful
for his inspiring dream of the angels
.hat he not only consecrated the
stone upon which he had slept. but
also promised TO give to the Lord
a portion of his goods. In the sec
ond place this old tale assures us
that heaven is very near. "Earth's
nrammed with heaven wrote Mrs.
Browning. land every common bush
Attire with God" Because this Is so.
the angels constantly visit you and
me even as they lowered over Jacob
long ago. Thirdly. Jacob learned
at Bethel that God is III most help
full and companionable Friend. This
isn't popular doctrine right now.
But no age has been more hungry
for God. VIZ listen with respect to
those who are sure of the reality OF
God in their lives. Finally, Jacob
found that God takes the initiative.
He comes to us before we come to
Him. When the dream came to this
lonely pilgrim. what a revelation.
"When Jacob awoke." as DR.. Mathe-
son says, che awOke as a new man.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

The Remaking of Jacob.
Lesson for May 50. Genesis 2S;
1922.
Golden Texts Romans 1872.
What a cunning. crafty schemer
Jacob was He insisted that Esau,
his hungry brother. should promise
the surrender of his birthright in
exchange for a bite of food. Then
he stole the blessing meant for
Esau. Finally. he outwitted his uncle
Laban.
What was the result of all this
deception? Grieyous sorrow and
loss. Jacob paid dearly for his willy
manipulations. He had to flee from
home and loved ones and never. so
far as we know. met his mother
again. He lived as an exile in alien
land where trouble crossed his path
more than once.
But there is an attractive side TO
Jacobs character. Through all his
scheming he could hear the voice OF
God calling him to better impulses.
This is made clear in our lesson. the
memorable story of Bethel. en-
shrined forever in the beloved hymn
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
SAFE ~ANTISEPTICS

1t seems to me that every quack
in the country is exploiting some
"antiseptic." Nevertheless, people
DO need antiseptics for emergency
treatment.
The laborer skins his hand . :.
1t may be a poisoned wound; he has
no certain way of knowing, but he
must play safe. He has probably a
bottle of tincture of iodine-maybe
a little of mercurochrome - quite
likely a ~teaspoonful of carbolic acid
at the house. There are no better
antiseptics. He may swab the abras-
ion with either drug in its CONNER
cial state. except the carbolic acid.
which he must reduce with water,
one part in four. Prompt s%wabbing
with the real antiseptic may pre-
serve a limb-maybe life itself. One
must not take any chances.
We find a skin euption popping
out. We figure on an antiseptic. Well
If pus Is in the breaking out" open
and swab with peroxide of hydro
gen.. Everybody knows peroxide"
Then follow with a soothing ONT
ment that protects the skin from
further infection. One of the best
ointments for the skin is calomel,
twenty grains; oxide of zinc sixty
grains; white ~vaseline. n ounce.
Mix thoroughly. This is a good, ser
viceable ointment for any skin.
Bi-chloride of mercury Is n of
the finest germicides known, in a
solution of a grain to the ounce in
distilled water. But, this MUST not
be taken internally. IT is very pois-
onous taken internally. To apply a
blazing match to a wound is painful
but it beats nothing If you have no.
thing else with you, and are away
from first aid.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
DO o REMEMBER
News Items Taken from Files 4
The Plentywood Herald d
20 YEARS AGO

George Pierce was appointed chief of police by
the city council this week and will take office on
June l. G. Z. Carney, the retiring chief, has held the
position for the past two years.
The Plentywood Gophers added another entry
to their string of victories Sunday when they defeated
the Flaxville aggregation on the Herald grounds by
a score Of 7 to 6. 1t was a very loosely played game
and neither team deserves much credit for their
showing.
Jack Duggan and L. S. Olson are branching out
extensively in the bean industry. They are sowing
az acres of navy beans on the Rue land expect to
realize at least so bushels to the acre.
Marion Chandler is the boss of the new road
grading outfit recently shipped in here. 1t is being
propelled by a big Avery Kerosene engine. 1t is now
doing work on the Redstone trail. The Job is under
the supervision of Commissioner j. d. Matkin.
Another newspaper has made its appearance in
Sheridan county. Last week we received a COPY of the
Custer Journal, published by the proprietors of ire
Poplar Standard. The paper is located thirty miles
north of Poplar.
Attorney E. L. Walton drove up from Bainvnle
in his Ford Wednesday to attend to some legal bust
ness at the court house.
Dan Buckley is the proud owner of a brand new
Overland car. being a present from his mother, Mrs.
Nellie Buckley.
Follow the Gophers to scobey Sunday and watch
them bury their victims.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

A Congress that car regulate
wages and hours for the benefit of
labor can also regulate them for the
benefit of the employer. That is
what you might call something to
watch.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

The Herald is anxious to contri-
butte to the success of all worth
while undertakings but those con-
Quoted for profit are expected to
pay for the contribution.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

joint when millions of people face
.-arvatlon and suffering and there's
no philosophy that u such a
condition.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
PEDRO cAsARAs TRIAL STARTED MoNDA,

- Interest in the trial of Pedro Casaras, charged
with the murder of his son-in-law Pedro Gonzales,
a fellow beet worker in the Sidney vicinity il para
mount there this week. The trial got under way
Monday. Casaras had been sentenced to hang and
his fate was changed by the state supreme court.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

The Spencer boys Of near Medicine Lake last week
out a den of three coyotes pups near the Biol
'gical Refuge and that made a total of 10 that they
captured this spring. including an old one.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
sCOBEY no HANE 4 noNp ELECTION
PLAN NEW SCHOOL AT WOJ

senator Burton X. Wheeler and Rep. James
oConnor have introduced a bill for funds for ad
itional facilities for the Indian school at Wolf Poi
The bill provides for $50. 900 to cooperate with t
school board in completing the structure.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27
Schools Out

X * X
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-05-27

WIlIASTON COMPANY WINS HONORS-
Third place in national William Randolph Hearst
musketry competition was won by the national guard
company of Williston. First was Company C repre-
senting Virginia. Williston ranked only a fraction
below second place and less than four points below
the first honor winners.
Evening star., 1937-05-26
WIDOW ASKS $4,000
DAMAGES FROM B. & o,

The Baltimore Il Ohio Railroad Co.
was sued for $4,000 damages in Dis
trict Court yesterday by Mrs. Beatrice
r. Corbin, Silver Spring, Nd, widow of
James r. Corbin, Bureau OF Internal
Revenue auditor. who was killed in a
grade crossing accident last Febru-
ary 26.
The widow claimed the train was
being operated at dangerous rate Of
speed as it approached the crossing at
Bates street northeast. Through At
torney Simon Hirshman, she told the
court that a coroner's jury found the
signal lights at the crossing were not
working at the time Of the accident.
Evening star., 1937-05-26

ley didn't believe 1t. I don't blame
him none for that. I never believed
1t either.
"Ill have a man sent out from
town with rifle to shoot the damn
bear Crowley busters.
Tom quietly reminds him that it'd
look good to spend the taxpayers
money rescuing the chief ranger from
= tame bear.
"Well. 1t looks like pretty good
set-up to old Tom. He gets a collar
and a big chain from the shed and
hooks Duke to the ladder that runs
up to the tower. Then he rings Mike
up on the telephone. Crowley was
so mad he wouldn't answer, so Tom
goes outside and shouts up to him.
"'You can come down any time you
want to give me my job back" Crow
ley pretended not to hear him.
Tom swears that Duke looked up
at him and winked. Anyway, he is
still working for the Forest Service
and old Duke gets fatter every day."
Copyright. 1887