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Evening star., 1937-06-08

gist. Throughout most Of the distance
head winds prevailed. I dare say they
averaged 20 miles an hour for the first
half Of the distance. Then came =
stretch Of doldrums, a period Of clear
skies. and then an area Of low, ragged
clouds strewn all about the sky and
the heaviest rain I ever saw.
The heavens fairly opened For.
tunately, that was long after daylight.
The water splashed brown against the
glass Of my cockpit windows, a soiled
emulsion mixed with the oil splashed
from the propellers.
Our flying speed seems to have been
about what had planned. Through
out my flight, calculations have been
built on base speed Of $50 miles an
hour. Reckoning the distance covered
today as about 1900 miles, our aver
age fell just little short of the e.
innate.
On this stretch, as on those that
have preceded, did not at all open up
the engines. I want to treat them
gently as can be. There Is plenty Of
work ahead OF them. When we need
to We can better our speed twenty or
more miles each hour.
About midway we passed an air
France mail plane. Unfortunately I
could not talk" to it. The mail
planes radio equipment, I believe, IS
telegraphic code, while mine, at ths
moment, is exclusive voice telephone.
As always, I broadcast my position
by voice each half hour.
Whether it was heard at all, or
understood If heard, perhaps I shall
never know
Tonight we stay here. Tomorrow
we hop over to Dakar and there set
final plans.
Exactly what route we will try ia
follow across Africa will then be
determined. Extremely hot weather,
I am told, is creating unfavorable
flying conditions in the interior.
So far, my route has lain along
established air lanes From Miami
to Natal followed the regular route
OF Pan American Airways. From
Natal to here we were "in the groove
OF the long-established air France
service.
II weather permits, now We turn
the nose Of the Electa into regions
where planes fly frequently, but not
on schedule.
(Copyrisht. 1872
Evening star., 1937-06-08
Canal
Continued From First Page.)

NNOIIt4lIACO T4OIu + Tl4SI I d6CJ
completion Of the project at an esti-
mated cost OF $l97,92l, 900.
The committee reviewed long studies
and previous reports on the canal, and
found its benefits would extend to As
per cent OF continental United States
and "a per cent Of the population.
1T is not probable" the report
stated. that any such distribution Of
benefits over the Nation as a whole
can be shown by any other Federal
project"
In addition to its direct value, said
the report, there are such collateral
benefits as stimulation of trade, ex-
change of commodities now withheld
because OF uneconomic transportation,
safety to ships in the protected route,
and the provision OF connecting link
between the intracoastal canal systems.
Deny "Theoretical' Accusation.
The majority took issue with wit
nesses who said the value was more
tAACoAe el1SoA tAAdA AooI, dlAd OloSl CO4UCu
statements that ships would not use
the canal.
The committee said the Gulf traffic
was growing and would continue to
grow. 1t also disputed statements that
the rapidly increasing speed OF ships
made the waterway impracticable.
The majority refused to agree that
the project would be in conflict with
a sound fiscal policy Of the Federal
Government.
In conclusion" the report said
"it may be said that your committee
after an unusually extensive examina-
ton OF all phases Of this project, con-
cludes that the opposition is not well
founded; that the project is Of un-
usual merit; that It's economic justifi-
cation is beyond question; that its
benefits will increase with time and
will accrue to larger portion of our
country and its population than those
Of almost any other Federal public
work; and that its construction Is
needful and in tie public interest"
Evening star., 1937-06-08
OCEAN RECORD SET
BY MISS EARHART
Flyer Crosses Atlantic From
Brazil to Africa in 13
Hours ~ Minutes.
Is the Associated Press.

E5 the Associated Press.
DAKAR, French Senegal, June g.
Amelia Earhart flew here today from
st. Louis, capital Of Senegal, for an
easier take-off on the next leg Of her
flight around the world.
Aviators here said Miss Earhart's
time Of 13 hours and % minutes for
the 1900 miles from Natal, Brazil, to
st. Louis. Senegal, where she landed
yesterday, apparently was a record for
the eastward South Atlantic crossing
The westward mark Of II hours and S
minutes also is held by a woman,
Maryse Bastie
Miss Earhart flew through rain most
OF the way across the ocean, she said
The visibility at nightfall was bad and
her wireless worked poorly.
The slim American flyer, after her
arrival here from the Senegalese cap
ital, laid up her plane for repairs. She
said it would be tomorrow or Thursday
before she could hop of across Africa
She planned to follow the British
route to Khartoum, in the Anglo
Egyptian Sudan, to avoid flying across
the Sahara
MISS EARHARTS STORY.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
TR|BUTESAREP PAID
TO JEAN HARLOW
Associates in Film Industry
Unite in Praise-Director
Calls Her Great Actress
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, June 8-The death
of Jean Harlow yesterday brought ex-
pressions of sorrow from many Of her
famous associates in the notion
{picture industry.
Some of the tributes:
Clark Gable, who was working in
/ picture with her when she was
stricken: Il am too overcome by
grief to make any comment"
w. S. Van Dyke, who directed her
In many pictures: She leaves us at
the height of a glorious career-a
great actress and an even greater
friend"
Gary Cooper: She was beauti-
ful and gallant trouper."
Cecil B. De Mile: "One of the
most vital personalities to emerge on
the screen in decade"
Called Fine Artist"
Fred Astaire: "A fine artist and
one of Hollywood's most beloved citi-
Eens."
Charles R. Rogers, head of Uni
versal: The industry has suffered a
great loss"
Barbara StanWyck: 1T was troupers
like Jean who made it Joy to work
in pictures"
Bing Crosby: The suddenness OF
her passing makes it the more terrible
for those who knew her
Frank Lloyd (director): Hers is
an incalculable loss"
Eddie Cantor: Jean Harlow richly
merited the esteem we all had for her,
both as an actress and as person.
Her less is a blow to all of us in pic
lures"
Sonia Henie Il think Miss Har-
low was one Of the most refreshing
personalities I have ever known. She
was full of life, kindly and tolerant"
Was Acclaimed in Europe.
Peter LORE: In Europe I knew Of
Jean Harlow as one of the screens
finest artists. When I came to Holly
wood I learned she was beloved not
only as a great star but as splendid
woman and a good friend. We shall
all miss her terribly
David O. Selznick: Her gay spirit,
good nature and generosity were un-
equaled."
Rochelle Hudson: Jean was great
actress, a beautiful woman and a
charming, trustworthy friend"
Mary Pickford Jean Harlow had
q brilliant career. She lived full and
abundant life and in my belief will
continue to do so, although invisible
to our mortal eyes"
Louis B. Mayer: "This is the end
Of rich, personal friendship. This
girl, whom so many millions adored,
was one of the loveliset, sweetest per-
sons have known in 80 years of the
theatrical business. I have lost
friend, the world has lost a ray of
sunlight"
Senator Reynolds Grieved.
GREENSBORO. N. c., June g.
Senator Robert R. Reynolds, Demo-
crat, of North Carolina said Il am
grieved beyond words; she was a
wonderful girl" when told yesterday
that Jean Harlow had died.
senator fIeynOlQS ana MISS HARLOW
hgured prominently in the press Of
the Nation d few months ago when
he kissed the actress on the Capitol
steps in Washington.
Her unfortunate death will be a
great loss not only to the motion
picture industry but to all those who
knew and loved her through the
medium of the motion picture thea
ter" he said. She was as great a
star in private life as she was among
actresses
Evening star., 1937-06-08
U. o. G. c. COMMANDERY
CONVENTION DRAWS 70
Officers of Order Convene at Ham
ilton-Parley Will Continue
Tomorrow,

About 10 men and women from a
dozen States are in Washington to-
day for the biennial meeting Of the
Grand Commandery OF the United
Order OF the Golden Cross, which was
to open at pm. at the Hamilton
Hotel.
To continue tomorrow and per-
haps Thursday if the time is needed,
the convention is composed solely
OF oficers, chapter representatives and
past officers
Washingtonians to be present in
clude Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Ellwood
Allen, respectively grand keeper OF
the records and vice grand COM
mander for the District. and Arthur
G. Cole, chief clerk OF the Health
Department.
Evening star., 1937-06-08

strip from Eureka, Calf, to Palm
Beach, Fla, could see a partial
eclipse.
The phenomenon was awaited In
California at noon Pacific standard
time) in Amarillo and other Texas
cities between 2:30 and BIS pm,
and in Florida about pm.
Scientists calculated the sun would
be blotted out by the moon for the
longest time-seven minutes, four sec
onds-at landless point in the Pa
ciflc more than thousand miles east
Of the Geographically station at
Canton Island.
There a party from Franklin 1nsti-
tute Of Philadelphia and Yale Uni
versity adjusted their instruments on
the decks Of an ocean freighter.
On Canton Island, the length Of
the eclipse was minutes. 33 seconds.
On the Peruvian coast were sta
toned the Hayden-Grace planetarium
party from New York and a group Of
Peruvian and Japanese scientists.
Further broadcasts from Canton
Island were arranged at pm. (E. S.
T) to describe the actual eclipse and
at 9:45 pm. (E. S. T) to explain the
practical significance OF any dis
coveries.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
Attended Birthday Ball.

nttcnucO DHtNuay b2u.
Jean Harlow visited here last jan
uary to appear at the Presidents
birthday ball celebrations with Rob-
ert Taylor.
Smiling and always jovial, she
made many friends, including Mrs.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chief G-man
j. Edgar Hoover and Senator Reyn-
olds OF North Carolina, who greeted
the screen star with kiss.
Both Miss Harlow and Taylor were
guests Of Commissioner George E.
Allen, who presented them with the
keys" to the city. The platinum
blond" screen star appeared here with
hennaed hair, changed to meet re-
quirements of picture in which she
was starring.
Miss Harlow made her first appear
ance in Washington at the Palace
Theater in connection with a per-
sonal appearance tour in April, 1892.
Evening star., 1937-06-08

1888. Bern took his own life and the
other marriages ended in divorce.
Whatever unhappiness may have
attended her private life, Miss Har-
low preferred comedy dramas to all
other types of film stories, as witness
Blonde Bombshell' and "Libeled
Lady" Even after her first picture
success. she believed she was 1.-The
worst actress to enter films"
Changed Color Of Hair.
She changed the color OF her hair
first to platinum blond, then red,
then brownette, partly to meet film
demands. She never wore hat
except in screen roles and preferred
sports clothes and slacks.
Her popularity at the studio was
due in part to her generosity. She
would treat the entire company to
coffee and doughnuts mornings and
at the conclusion of a picture present
gifts to those who had worked with
her.
Until a year ago she lived in a
large, white mansion in Beverly Hills.
Then she sold it and moved into a
modest home not far away, which
lacked a swimming pool or tennis
court.
Miss Harlow lived with her mother,
whose maiden name she had taken for
the screen and who usually addressed
her as baby" Her real name was
Harlean Carpenter.
Actress Enjoyed Sports.
Miss Harlow liked pets She en-
joyed golf, horseback riding and fish,
ing, and had written a film story,
To-day Is Tonight" which was under
consideration for production at the
time of her death.
Louis B. Mayer, M-G-M executive,
said the picture Saratoga" in which
Miss Harlow and Clark Gable were
co-starred would be discarded, al
though it was almost finished.
Evening star., 1937-06-08

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Evening star., 1937-06-08
YUG0SLAvIA TO DEFAULT
WAR DEBT INSTALLMENT
Country Joins Other Nations Re-
fusing to Pay Back Sums
Lent by o. s.

By the Associated Press.
Yugoslavia notified the United
States yesterday it would default
again on its semi-annual war debt
installment, amounting with past
due payments to $1,875, 900.
Latvia announced last week its in
ability to meet the June Is INSTALL
ment. On that date II nations will
owe total Of $1,520,15s,863. They
have been In default since 1893.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
LADY ASTOR'S KIN ILL
Col. Langhorne, Brother of Peer

Col. anghorne, Brother Of Peer.
ess, in Charlottesville Hospital.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, June
fP}.-Col. w. H. Langhorne OF War
ren, brother of Lady Nancy Astor Of
Great Britain, is i'll in the university
hospital here
Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson, wife Of
the New York artist, and Mrs. Michael
Flynn, sisters, have been summoned
to his bedside, it was reported yester-
day.
Langhorne is son Of the late Mr.,
and Mrs. Chiswell Dabney AAnghorne.
Evening star., 1937-06-08
LOST.

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center. set in yellow gold: valued as keep
sake. Liberal reward Cleve. 4051.
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and sts. NV. Reward. West 0726.
DIAMOND HORSESHOE PIN: sw. section; :;
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DOG+Black Scottie. named Rip. Finder
call West. Decatur 5151. Reward.
HAMILTON WATCH. with black silk rib
bon; initials Nv. S." engraved on family
seal. District 1881 or Col. 3572.
LADYS WHITE HANDBAG. cash, keys.
etc, Saturday near Broad Branch rd..
Chevy Chase. Wisconsin 4235. 8.
LADY's. GoLD WRIST WATCH lost
Sun. night. MAYORS Restaurant; senti-
mental value. Rev. Pot. 1851 after pm:
Reward. Return il E E. Lenox St.. Chevy
Chase Nd Wisconsin 1905.
SMALL brindle "a B. B. ter. male. D. G
tag. 1886: Va. tag. '37. Name "PeePee. "
Reward. 326 @ st. s.w. Met. 1853.
TEETH-Partial plate. seven or eight
teeth near Conn. ave. and r. Reward.
North S503. TO-
WILL Of Mary M Conway. Please COM
municate information to Leo c. Sullivan.
attorney. 500 F st. NV. s.
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Harlow

Continued From First Page)
collapse today and in the care Of a
doctor
Powell, sweetheart of Miss Harlow
and who was with her when she died
yesterday afternoon, as in seclusion at
his home.
Last night Mrs Bello sent the simple
white gown to the mortuary to clothe
her daughters body.
Mrs Bello also asked that the actress
hair be brushed back from the FORE
head and fluffed out over the ears in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
AUTOMOBILE FIRE
 TERMED ACCIDENT
If Damage Exceeds $25, Owner Should Report to
 Vehicle Department

A fire in an automobile is an accident" and should be reported to the state department of motor vehicles within 24 hours, if the damage exceeds $25, according to a recent ruling by Attorney General Edward J. Daly. The ruling holds if the fire occurs when the vehicle is in operation, and is not involved with another car, pedestrian or a road obstruction.
 In another opinion given by At torney General Daly, under the same date, a motor vehicle belong ing to a company in whose private yard the vehicle is damaged while parked, is also considered to be in- volved in an accident reportable to the Commissioner of Motor Ve- hicleS.
 In delivering the opinion, the A.- torney General said in part: "In the construction of laws enacted by the Legislature. the legislative intent is to be accorded considerable weight. The commissioner of Motor Vehicles Is authorized by statute to issue, suspend or revoke motor vehicle op- orators licenses. In requiring the filing of report of accidents by operators under Section 618c, and clothing the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles with authority to investi- gate such accidents, plus the pow CT to call upon the State Police for assistance in such investigations, if necessary, the Legislature in- tended to keep the regulation of motor vehicle traffic and operation under the supervision of, and with in the control of, the State"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
CHORUS FEATURES
 SCOUTS PAGEANT
Life of Juliette Gordon Low Depicted By Girls
 in Clever Manner

The 18th anniversary pageant depicting the life of Juliette Cor don Low was presented last evening at the Wilby high school auditorium by members of seven local Girl Scout troops under the direction of Mrs. Lawrence Duryee of Middle bury.
 The affaiy was well attended and proved one of the best perform ances ever staged by the Waterbury council. Mrs. Duryee was assisted by local officials and leaders. One of the highlights was the chorus of more than fifty girl scouts, which sang the accompaniment for the presentation. Mrs. Floyd Evans was in charge of this group.
 Captains of troops, each one pre- senting one scene from the life of the founder of the movement in this country. were as follows: Dorothy Mulkern, Elizabeth Sullivan, Mrs. w. C.. Kirby of Naugatuck, Estelle Isham of Woodbury, Gertrude Ger aghty, Ethel Smethurst and Etta Bavier. Men who constructed the sets, arranged the lighting, and aided in other ways were MT. Dur yee, George E. Cowperthwait, whose wife is Girl Scout commissioner, and Archer G. Rowbottom, a mem- Der of the camp committee. Edith Phelan was reader for the pageant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
ANACONDA COPPER MAKES $S,537,lOO
Results for First Quarter Compare With $2,SOS,-
 32O in l936 Period

The Anaconda Copper Mining company, of which the American Brass & Copper company is sub- sidiary, in a preliminary statement for the three months ending March 31, reveals a consolidated net income of $8,537, 100 after expenses, depre- ciation and estimated income taxes, but before mine depletion. This is equal to 98 cents 8 share on the 8,674, ,338 shares of capital stock out standing. Consolidated net income in the first quarter last year was s. 8O8, 1920, or 32 cents a share.
 The equity in the undistributed earnings of the principal unconsoli- dated subsidiaries, the Anaconda Wire and Cable company. Moun- tain City Copper company and the Walker Mining company, the com- pany stated, amounted to $S24,67 in excess of dividends received from such companies. The company ex- plained that such excess, amounting to 10 cents 8 share o nits capital stock, was not included in the con- solidated income account for the first quarter this year.
 Income from operations of mining, smelting, refining and manufactur- ing plants amounted to $13,205, 1883, aganist $6,925,85 in the first quar- ter last year. Other income was $466, ,480, compared with $384, 300. Provision for depreciation and ob- solescence was $2,390,86 against $1,911,060. Income taxes, both for- eign and domestic, were estimated at $1,7l6,3l0, compared with $480,- 960. No provision was made for sur- tax on undiStributed profits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Burgesses to Make Major Appointments at First Meet
TOO HIGH SCHOOL
 GIRLS AT CHURCH
Annual Retreat Ends Toe day-SeniOrs to Give
 Play May P

The annual retreat at Waterbury Catholic High school terminated this morning at the 8 o'clock mass at the Immaculate Conception church, at which time seven hum dred girls received communion in a body.
 The retreat, which started Thurs day, was given by Rev. Richard Rooney, S.J., of Pomfret, and con- sisted of a series of talks by the vis- iting clergyman, with mass each morning and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament during the day.
 The annual senior play will be presented May 9 and May A. The first performance will be given for the student body in the afternoon and the second will be the main showing, scheduled to be held on the night of the 24th for parents and guests. Both performances of the play, "Mignonette," will be giv- en in the school auditorium.
 The cast has been rehearsing for the past few days but due to the fact that some changes are yet to be made, no announcement will be made in regard to the final selection of players until late next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
OVER 5000 VIEW
 TELEPHONE PLANT
Open House Program Brought to Successful
 Climax Last Night

Open House" at the telephone company building on Grand street ended last night, with more than 5000 having viewed the various ex- hibits and toured the building dur ing the four days it was open to the public. Close to 2,000 went through the building yesterday.
 E. Leslie Beebe, local manager, last night extended thanks to the people of Waterbury for their in- terest. The public's interest, to- gether with cooperation by the city officials and the press, helped make the "Open House" success, he said.
 In charge of the program were the local telephone officials, in- cluding E. Leslie Beebe, manager; Miss Mary L. Morgan, chief oper- ator, and Thomas E. Reilly, wire chief. Those who acted as guides during the week, and the depart ments they represented, were as follows: Commercial: Miss Mar ion L. MacKeever, Miss Viola A. Slover, Joseph J. OBrien, assistant manager, Herbert A. Farnlof and Robert E. Teehan.
 Traffic: Miss Deborah T. Cream ey, Miss Alice R. Leary, Miss Julia M. Conley, Miss Gertrude E. Lang, Miss Gertrude L. McKeown, Miss Mildred H. McLane, Miss Anna c. Griffin, Miss Mary A. Flaherty, Miss Mildred M. Hayes, Miss Flor ence Byrnes, Miss Jeanette G. Long, Miss Mary M. Kieley, Miss Madeline Maloney, Miss Bertha A. Fox.
 Plant: Harold F. Smith, David I. Rossiter, Henry c. Linton, Ken meth M. Hamlin, Robert Lutters, Elmer E. Larson, Warren A. Leon- ard, George R. Fowler, William J. Gross, Lawrence R. Moran, Leon- ard c. Warner, John J. Hole, Evits c. Hunter, James M. McGee, George H. Green, Everett H. Blondin, Ralph L. Cross, William R. Reach, Charles A. Hughes, Albin A. Ander- son, Ralph J. Westcott, William B. Kane, Howard A. Reffelt, James A. Morrissey, Frederick A. Nees, How ard F. Colvin, Edward J. Bagley, Raymond A. Rabbit, Walter M. Goodson, James L. Ward, Alexander H. York, Eric R. Anderson, William B. King, Daniel A. Kavanaugh, Frederick R. Brewster, Clarence A. Smith, Raymond J. Baltrush, John J. Brown, John J. Mclaughlin, Peter E. Ferrucci, Frederick A. Trevethan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
Behind The Lines
D. A. V. Auxiliary

Two new members were admit ted to the D. A. V. auxiliary last evening at a meeting at the Amer ican Legion home, presided over by Mrs. Julia Conklin. A report on the party last week was given by the following members of the committee: Mrs. Germaine De- Zinno, Mrs. Mae Alyward, Mrs. Carrie Clancy, Mrs. Lena Cipriano and Miss Rose Muhigan.
 Mrs. Lura Dutton spoke on plans for Memorial day. The so- ciety will be represented at church services at the Immaculate Con- ception and Trinity churches.
 Tonight at West Haven the fOl- lowing members will attend an installation: Mrs. Alyward, Mrs. Elizabeth Fahey, Mrs. DeZinno, Mrs. Josephine Donahue, Mrs. Mary Delaney, Mrs. Conklin, Catherine Mulligan and Elizabeth Martone. Installation of local officers will take place May 2l.
 Mrs. Julia Conklin, president
 was in charge of last nights session of the Waterbury chap
 ter, Disabled American Veter-
 ans Auxiliary, at which time
 two candidates were initiated. The annual election of officers will take place at the next
 meeting May 21. A delegation
 from the local chapter will at-
 tend an installation and degree lin New Haven tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-08
JOHNNY LONG AT
 PARK TOMORROW

Johnny Long and his famous Blue Devils from Duke University play their initial Connecticut engage ment at the Hamilton park pavilion Sunday night. The band comes di- rect from smash success at the famous Green Key" dance at Dart mouth University, where they play ed opposite Benny Goodman. Long and his band are purveyors of the ultimate in sophisticated swing" and are recognized as the nearest thing to Hal Kemp's style in the business.
 For the past several weeks the Long orchestra has been enjoying a New England tour where they have been playing many of the proms at the larger colleges. Soon they return to the Southland to go on location at one of the swanky resort spots at Virginia beach for the summer from which point their music will be aired" over the CBS and Mutual networks. Dancing to Johnny Longs music starts at 8:30 o'clock Sunday night at the park and continues until midnight.