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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
LUNCHEON NOTE

HERE'S a favorite dish for \ \ luncheons and light entertain ing: Take 4 large green peppers. Wash, cut in halves 1engthwiee and remove seeds. Place in boiling water and allow to stand for 5 minutes to remove the sting from the peppers. Then fill with por- tions from a medium size can of Oven- Baked Beans-the kind of Beans that come drenched in a Pork and Tomato Sauce-and cover the tops with . sprinkling of crisp buttered Rice Flakes or fluffy bread crumbs. You'll need about . cupful of topping in all. Place the peppers in . deep baking dish, surround with 1 cup of water and bake in . moderate oven until the peppers are tender and the crumbs a golden brown. Easy? And oh, 50 good!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

ter full of meat, it makes an elegant garnish. Here's how; Just cut . thin slice from the stem end of 6 Genuine Dill Pickles. Hollow out the insides, pulp and all, with . sharp pairing knife worked in . twifling m otion and stuff the centers with deviled ham. About h cup of the ham will be enough to fill these favorites. Then chill and cut cr6sswise into 14 inch slices. We guarantee suecessl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
Pleasing The Man
Sauces That Are Easy
 To Make
Rx CHLOE IAMISON

You know the story about the lnAn who found his wife's cooking less than the best because she never seemed to make enough GOOD GRAVY.
 When spring comes along with its fewer roasts and stews, gravy automatically disappears from the table in many a household and the poor host is left longing for this accustomed touch without really knowing what's the matter with his appetite.
 The very incest quick sauces and gfavies can be made without much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
TENDER TOPIC

Did you know that you could tenderize . too sturdy piece of meat by marinating it overnight in rich red Tomato Juice? Just pour enough Tomato Juice over the meat to cover, and prepare for a sur- prise. Meat acquires delicate new flavor and texture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

Belgium has a serious shortage If skilled textile workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

softened in butter gives added zest to croquettes and outlets.
 Gravy is no trouble at all if the Wl1erewithal to make 1t is always close at hand. Try these sugges- tions for spring menus and see if the man does not suddenly develop a sharpened interest in his food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
TASTY TTDB1T

Here's a simple canape for smart service. Spread thin slices of dried beef with this snappy cheese fill- ing: Blend 1 package cream cheese with 1M teaspoonfuls Evaporated Horse Radish that has been soaked for 10 minutes in l tablespoon cold water. Form into rolls and chill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

the meat with a layer of pie crust, sealing the under layer and top layer of dough with raw egg. Smooth on top of the pie some raw egg mixed with cream, and place the dish in a quick oven. Nearly two hours should be given over to
 its cooking.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
DESERT LOVER

Beulah Bondi, today being fea- tured in the leading feminine role opposite Victor Moore in Make Way for Tomorrow" at Paramount, is making extensive improvements to her ranch property near victorville, on the Mojave desert, intending to make it her home except when working in pictures and during the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16

The Philippines has begun spend- ing large sums on water systems, port works and provincial roads.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
PICKLE APPEAL

Once in a blue moon we stumble on a connection as clever and con- else as this stuffed pickle trick. 1lnpaled on . toothpick, it's Q eun- ming canap6-tucked abou' . plat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-16
Egg-Nogy

hSS ~SV5S 5 eggs
 Pinch salt
 3 tablespoons sugar A cups milk
 Few grains nutmeg IA cup berry juice Beat egg yolk until thick and lemon colored and whites until stiff. Add salt, sugar and berry juice ot yolks, combine well add milk. Fold in the egg whites, pour into tall glasses and sprinkle top with nut meg. Yield: servings. American rubber toys may be in- troduced into Brazil.
  Belgium has a serious shortage of skilled textile workers.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
nine CONVICTED
IN STRIKE TRIAL
Three Acquitted on Charge o.
Conspiracy to 1njure Shoe
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LEWISTON, Me, June 5.-Nine
John L. Lewis aides were convicted
late tonight by an Androscoggin
County jury OF conspiracy charges
growing out Of the lewiston Auburn
general shoe strike.
Three others were acquitted by the
jury, which deliberated for 1917 hours
before returning its verdict. The trial
began IL days ago.
Superior Court Justice Arthur
Chapman deferred sentence Of the
nine until later in the term. Each
sought to arrange bail.
Those acquitted were Benjamin J.
Arena. Lewiston, counsel for the
Committee for Industrial Organiza-
ton: Miss Nina Regar, Lynn, Mass,
organizer, and Maurice Filteau, Lew
tston shoe worker.
Those convicted were Paul Doyle,
Auburn shoe worker, and a group Of
G. I. o. organizers from Massachu-
sets, William E. Thornton, Swamp
scott; John D. Nolan, George Kandor
and Paul salvaggio, all Of Boston, and
William J. Mackesy, Martin j. Law
less, William B. Mahan and Mrs. Mary
Dauphine, all Of Lynn.
All were charged with conspirina
to injuIe the business Of the Charles
Cushman Co., one Of 19 factories In
volved IN the drawn-out strike.
Evening star., 1937-06-06

cher, minister to the Lutheran Deaf.
Philadelphia. 81
Student to Wed June FL.
Few Of the audience knew that the
smile on attractive Georgiana Krepela,
chosen head senior by the rest Of
the girls, was not entirely due to
receiving her diploma. Part OF the
time her thoughts wandered to
Thomas Ulmer, graduate OF Gall
laudet in 1894, whom she plans to
marry here June 27. Ulmer teaches at
the Oregon State College for the Deaf.
The following received diplomas:
Bachelor Of Arts.
Dolores Atkinson Felix J. Kowalewski
Joseph B. Burnett John G. Slanski
F: Alfred Caligiurgi Olaf L. Tollefson
Alfred ]. Hof1meister John P. Vogt
Bachelor Of Science
Dorothy H. Hays Doris M. PoyZer
Georgianna Krepela Hubert J. Sellnef
John D. Long
Master OF Arts In the Normal Department.
Elizabeth Baughman William j. Mcclure
c. H. Hollingsvorth Jack Swain
James Il. klrkley Newton r. Walker
Master Of Arts Honorary.
Henry J. Stesemerten Nathan Zimbls
Odie w. Underhill
Evening star., 1937-06-06
MYSTERY SIMILAR
IN TWO DEATHS
Keene Case Like That of Vir-
ginia Mcpherson, Found
Dead in 1929.

Not since the mysterious death OF
Mrs. Virginia Mcpherson rocked the
local Police Department in 1929 have
detectives and citizens argued so vio-
lently over suicide and murder theories
and methods Of tying complicated
knots as they have in the investi-
CATION into the strange death OF
Charles F. Keene, ST.
Ironically, the death OF the elderly
and feeble real estate man parallels
in many strange instances circum-
stances which surrounded the in
vestigation OF the vivacious young
nurse.
Both Investigations got under way
with omctal investigators leaning
toward the suicide theory.
Important clues in both cases were
knots seldom used by laymen, which
were tied in nooses around the necks
OF the victims.
AS each investigation unfolded,
multitude Of clues were uncovered
and divided between proponents of
the murder and suicide theories.
Solution Seems Impossible.
So sharp was the division between
theories that any agreement on the
meaning OF evidence seemed impos-
sible.
In the case Of Virginia Mcpherson
controversy ragged for months over
whether the young nurse could have
tied the surgical knot in 4 moose
around her neck tight enough to have
strangled herself.
The moose was fashioned out of
one OF Mrs. McPhersons pajama
cords. and proponents OF the murder
theory argued that even II she had
wanted to commit suicide-a point
which they never conceded-she
would not have chosen such a bizarre
method.
Detectives finally listed the case as
. suicide. A grand jury picked up
The investigation, returned a murder
indictment, and recommended the sus-
pension and trial Of the investigating
omcers and the chief Of detectives.
The indictment was quashed on
technically and a second grand Jury
reported the nurses death was sui
cidal. A trial board praised the ofd-
GERS involved after clearing them.
In the Keene case controversy RACES
over whether the real estate man
could have tied the series OF three
Triggers knots" in the cord which held
q weighted brief case around his neck.
Abundance Of Clues.
An abundance of clues have been
discovered which the murder theorists
contend clearly indicate murder. ON
cial investigators from the beginning
have leaned toward the suicide theory.
A striking similarity In the two
cases Is that policemen at headquar-
ters are again tying knots While the
Mcpherson case was under 1nvestiga-
ton 1t was common sight to see
policemen tying knots around their
own necks to convince reporters and
other skeptics that they could strangle
themselves.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
to the Rockefeller Institute for Med
ical Reserach.

to the Rockefeller Institute for Med
ical Reserach.
On the death OF Mrs. de Cuevas
the trust is to be divided among her
descendants, and in turn passed on in
principal to her grandchildren. with
the proviso that if there are no de-
scendants living it is to revert to the
Rockefeller Institute.
In explaining the bequest, Mr..
Rockefeller wrote:
Il am setting up this trust for the
benefit OF my granddaughter Mar
garet and her descendants, to the
exclusion of my other grandchildren
and their descendants, because when
the time came that felt it wise to
place upon my children the respon-
sibility Of owning and administering
substantial sums and for that pur-
pose made large gifts to or for them,
my oldest daughter Bessie, the mother
of my granddaughter Margaret, was
not living"
Daughter Died in 1906.
Bessie Rockefeller Strong died on
November IA, 1906. Her husband,
DR.. Charles Augustus Strong, former
professor of psychology at the Uni
versity Of Chicago, now lives in Fie-
sole, Italy.
Their daughter was married August
3, 1927, to George de Cuevas, q Span
ish marquis. They maintain 4 home
at Lakewood, N. j., but spend most
OF their time abroad They are
travelling there now with their two
children, Elizabeth and John.
Internal Revenue officials in Wash
ington estimated the maximum taxes
on the estate, If it amounts to $25,-
100000, would be $15,112,6OO. A
little less than one-third, or about
s4,350000 of this. would go to New
York State. They pointed out, lbow-
ever, that some of the estate might
not be taxable
Mr.. Rockefeller made provisions in
the final codicil to prevent the Rookie
feller Institute from receiving more
Of the estate than is permitted under
State laws, and for filling vacancies
that might be created by the death
of any of the trustees. Most Of the
successor trustees named are men,
bers of the family
Aside from Mrs. de Cuevas, the
immediate survivors included q son,
John D., jr.; daughter, Mrs. E.
Parmalee Prentice; eight grandsons
and two granddaughters.
Evening star., 1937-06-06

'S[EUTHS' BES|EGE.
KEENE BOAT CREW
Solution of Case Will Be as
Welcome to Ship Officers
as to Authorities.

A solution to the mysterious death
OF Charles F. Keene will be as welcome
to the officers and crew Of the steamer
District Of Columbia as the authorities
Of Maryland and the District Of Co
lumbia. He disappeared from the boat
on the night Of May 13 and his body
was found In Chesapeake Bay last
Tuesday.
The boat officers have answered
questions until they are weary Of the
subject. First, there were detectives,
then reporters, then officials in charge
Of Commerce Department hearing,
and finally amateur sleuths by the
score.
The strange death Of Charles F..
Keene. 63-year-old Washington real
estate agent has attracted the interest
Of an unusually large number OF anna
teurs, each intent on proving his own
theory These latter have beseiged
ships officers, detectives investigating
the case, and the newspapers.
It's Getting Tiresome.
Questions Of strangers fall on deaf
ears when put to ]. M. Eby, employe
OF the boats news stand, who was one
Of the last persons to see Keene alive.
Eby Is by nature genial man, friend
ly with the passengers and ready to
discuss almost any subject but Keene's
mysterious disappearance.
Did you sell Keene beer or soft
Hnt ,}rk =
Eby.
Mister" Eby replied, Il don't want
to give you short answer-but can't
We change the subject? I'll give any
information have to the proper au-
thorities-in fact. I've already given
1t many times-but I'm not discuss
ing the case any more!"
Washington detectives have re-
ceived many worthless tips" from
cranks and amateur sleuths. Each
IS headache" because 1t must be
investigated, no matter how absurd.
Telephone Tipsters.
Typical was letter sent from Wash
ington shortly after Keene's disap-
pearance and saying the body was at
the bottom Of Chesapeake Bay. The
letter went into some detail as to
where the body could be located.
Detectives looked up the writer
and learned she was an elderly COL
ored woman who had received her in
formation from the spirit world"
Typical, too, was one Of several tel
ephone calls received by reporters as
signed to the case:
DO you want the lowdown on the
keene case?" mans voice asked.
"Of course, and who is speaking
please?"
Never mind my name. I've got
proof the case was suicide"
What proof"
Never mind what prooi-do YOU
expect me to prove it over the tele-
phone?"
Where are you noW?"
Never mind where am now. but
I've got the proof, straight from the
inside, and ii you don't want it that's
all right with me ). good-by!"
Evening star., 1937-06-06

ton and recalled that the real estate
man had borrowed small sums from
him. The news vendor merely wanted
publicity, the detectives said.
The file OF Charles F. Keene, sr.,"
already contains more clues than could
be found in the latest games offered
detective thriller fans.
There is the .32-caliber bullet fired
into Keene's throat just to the right
OF the Adams apple. which ranged up
ward to the crown OF the skull. Three
unflred mates OF the lethal bullet
were found in his vest pocket. His
pockets also contained several slips
bearing the names Of real estate men
and prospects One note said:
IAN you receive over $50 is yours
F. B. c."
Keenes left hip pocket was turned
inside out. His wallet and all of his
money was missing.
The brief case contained in addi-
ton to the automobile tools a silver
bag and tea strainer which had be-
longed to Keenes dead sister, two
rusty beer can openers, the real estate
section Of q Washington newspap per
dated January 81, 1887, and a collar
button.
A pearl-handle pocket knife was In
one Of the vest pockets.
The rope tied in a moose around his
neck was white cotton rope such as is
sold in ship stores and sometimes used
as clothesline.
Around the waist was a long piece
OF marlin rope, sold only in ship
chandler shops. One end was frayed
as though it had broken under the
strain Of tugging at heavy object.
There were bloodstains at the foot
OF the bunk, on the wash basin, on a
guard rail above a catWalk outside
Keenes stateroom window and on the
aft-deck guard rail, about 7 feet from
the window.
The brief case also contained an
aspirin box in which there were two
strange tablets, not aspirin, wrapped
in tin foil. A child on Smith Island
threw the box away in deep water.
The marlin rope also was thrown
away by fishermen who did not think
it was important.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
keene
Continued From First Page.)

finding the car Another report Is
that Keene sold his automobile for
$50 and reported it had been wrecked
when asked where 1t was.
Maddrix last night praised WASH
ington detectives for the cooperation
they have shown in the investiga-
ton
I hope they will keep up the good
work, MaddriX said we will be glad
II they investigate any clues on their
own initiative without awaiting the
1ormality OF formal request. We are
anxious to have all possible co-opera-
ton in tracking down murderer II
there is one at large"
Brubaker left Washington to pre-
pare his final report after hearing the
story OF James H. Starkey, SO, Reset
tlement Administration engineer, who,
so far as Is known is the last person.
with the possible exception of a mur-
derer-to see Keene alive.
Treated Keene to Beer.
Starkey revealed that he was the
mysterious ''red-faced' man who
treated Keene to beer shortly before
the refreshment stand on the boat
closed at midnight He said he told
Keenes son he had seen his father
and was urged not to say anything
further
Young keene, former Navy lieu
tenant, said he met Starkey in the
Office OF Charles M Osborne, whose
Office is In the Union Trust Co. Build
ing his father shared, on the evening
after the public hearing conducted by
a Bureau Of Navigation and Steamboat
Inspection Board OF Inquiry 1t was
at this hearing that first reference
was made to the missing "red-faced
man"
Il certainly acted foolish to advise
Mr.. Starkey not to say anything"
Keene said last night. But he told
me my fathers lip trembled wnen he
talked to him and I thought that since
police seemed set on the suicide theory
they would use that fact TO build up
their argument. 1t was merely a
nervous habit Of my fathers.
Il WAS upset, too. when I learned
that Mr.. Starkey was the faced
man. I had assumed the man was a
stranger to my father and might pos
sibly be the murderer. I realize now
that should have told Mr. Starkey to
report to police SO they would not
waste any time hunting for the red
faced man I am terribly sorry to
have caused Mr.. Starkey so much
trouble
Missing Two Hours.
Starkey, in his statement to police,
revealed the possibility that Keene
had arranged conference with some
unknown individual in his state room
Keene was missing from the deck and
salon for about two hours, Starkey
said. and when he asked where he had
been Keene replied:
I've been in my cabin talking over
my deal"
Keene told Starkey he was going to
Norfolk to see a client about selling
water front real estate between Ocean
View and Virginia Beach.
Washington detectives yesterday in
terviewed prominent business man"
and a news vendor who had sent word
that they might be able to throw some
light on the mystery. Neither had
information Of any great value, the
detectives said. The business man
talked about Keenes financial condi-
Evening star., 1937-06-06
ROCKEFELLER TAX
MAYBE E$15,0DO,0)O
Federal and State Treasur-
les to Be Enriched by $685.
100000 Estate.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, June S.
The relatively small estate left by
John D. Rockefeller, ST., turned out
today to be approximately $4,000, 900,
which may shrink. to $l0000,000 by
the time the tax collectors are
through.
Principal benefciaries named in the
capitalists will, which was filed here
for probate. were Mrs. Margaret
Strong de Cuevas. a granddaughter,
and the Rockefeller Institute for
Medical Research
Mr.. Rockefeller explained, In a
codicil dated October 3, 1884, that
he already had made ample provision
for his other heirs
Much of the tremendous fortune
he developed during the first half Of
his life from the Standard Oil trust,
mines railroads and numerous other
enterprises had been spread over a
variety of philanthropic institutions
long before he died, on May % at
Ormond Beach, Fla. The rest had
been distributed among members of
the family.
Estate Relatively Small"
While neither affirming nor deny
Ing that his fortune once was we'll In
excess OF two billion dollars, his pub
lie relations counselors announced at
the time Of his death that his estate
was relatively small" and very
liquid"
His public benefactions totaled
s53O.830,000, and extended into every
corner Of the world.
The petition for the probate of his
will listed his personal holdings as
over 100000 The s25 900 900 esti-
mate was supplied by persons familiar
with his affairs.
AS originally drawn, on June 2
1925, the will directed that the resid-
uary estate be divided equally between
his son, John D. Rockefeller, jr. and
the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Foun-
dation, organized in 1918 in memory
OF his wife.
Codlcils were added on May a.
1880, and November 4. 1882. But
they were OF no particular Importance
IN the light of the final codicil, which
made radical change in the DISPOSE
ton OF the estate
Codicil Names Mrs. de Cuevas.
BY the final codicil the entire
feslduary estate was left in trust to
Mrs. de Cuevas and her children,
Inc three trustees, John D. Rocke-
1eller, Jr.. Bertram Cutler, a cor
poration director, and Thomas M De-
oeVolse, attorney, were empowered in
eheir discretion to pay the income
to Mrs. de Cuevas, to her children or
Evening star., 1937-06-06
GALLAUDET CLASS
TOLD OF SUCCESS
Ruthless, Parasitic and
IdeaIistic Types Advance,
Graduates Told.

Be ruthless, hitch your wagon to
human star, adhere to ideals-these
are the three roads to success, Albert
Levitt, special assistant to the Attorney
General, told % graduates at Gallau-
det College exercises yesterday.
Success comes to the man who is
brutal the lawyer declared, "and 1t
may be that some OF you will reach
your goal by that method. The role
OF the parasite will also be the easiest
way for some. Success bV adherence
70 ideals is just as sure, but muci
more painful and slow"
And as he spoke the nimble fingers
OF President Percival Hall of the COL
lege interpreted through swift but
simple gesture for those in the audi
ence who could not hear the context
OF the parting address. Levitt ended
with the friendly hope that all would
enjoy happy landings"
In modulated accents she could not
herself hear, petite, bespectacled
Dolores Atkinson Of Wyoming spoke
for the graduating girls on THE Deaf
Woman-Her Place in the World. !"
Herself and through the practiced
hands OF Dean Elizabeth Peet she told
the 200 persons in the audience that
the deaf woman can and will keep
pace with modern conditions The
deaf woman can fit well into the re-
search librarian field, in the field of
painting, and recreationaI leading, but
teaching offers the largest field she
told them-particularly in home eco
nomics.
Must Convince Puhic.
THE problem is not one Of physi-
cal defect, but to convince the general
public the deaf girl can fulfill the
demands Of the modern world" she
finished.
Speaking for the men was Hubert
Joseph Sellner Of Minnesota, leading
senior and winner Of the Olaf Hanson
Award-the income from a service
fund-who discussed in sign language
The Deaf Man and the World About
Him. The psychological effect Of his
inflrlnity on himself and public ignor-
ance about the deaf combine to make
the problem" of the deaf man, he
said, as the vice president Of the COL
lege, Charles r. Ely, read the text
aloud. Success depends on ingenuity,
resourcefulness and ability to get
along with others, he declared.
Having finished his grafton, the
stocky youth gave the valedictory
speech as leading student.
Degrees were conferred by the presi-
dent, aided by the vice president, Prof.
Isaac Allison and Prof. Sam B. Craig.
The invocation and benediction were
pronounced by Rev. Edward F. Kaer-
Evening star., 1937-06-06
SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE

-Four w. P. A. nursing schools, spon-
sored by the Board of Education, will
hold an open house Thursday from 9
Am. to 1890.
The schools are S. J. Bowen, Third
and K streets southwest; Corcoran,
Twenty-eighth and M streets; Pea
body, Fifth and c streets northeast,
and Seaton, Second and I streets
southwest
Evening star., 1937-06-06

near, 1t was an
nounced yester-
day.
Miss Gates was
chosen in the
annual elections
held last month.
The installation
ceremonies took
place Tuesday at
a dinner at the
Harrington Ho-
tel.
Other officers
installed were
M ! s s Eleanor
Dodd, vice pres
ldent: Miss EliZ-
Evening star., 1937-06-06
GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA
CONCLUDES VISIT HERE
Graves Confers on Lower Frei9ht
Rates for Southern Textiles.
Honored at Dinner,

Ey the Associated Press.
Gov Bibb Graves Of Alabama
concluded last night visit to Wash
ington, during which he sought lower
freight rates for Southern textiles
and conferred with Government on
cials.
Before he left for Alabama his
States congressional delegation gave
him dinner In the private Capitol
dining room Of one Of their number,
Speaker BAnkhead.