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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-03
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The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28
College BndOaoments

It is to the credit of philanthro-
pic rich men that they have given
generously of their wealth for
college endowments. But in view
of the over-crowding of endowed
colleges by alleged students who
only go to college for the sake OF
being known as college men," it
is pertinent to ask whether the
best results are obtained from
these large requests.
That any young person not pos
sessing the natural qualifications
or character to make proper use
of a college course should crowd
out an earnest and qualified stu
dent is shameful. That any who
possess the mental and moral ca
pacity for using higher education
for the advancement of mankind
should be denied it is tragedy.
Some Of the millions which are
donated for the general use of
colleges might be put to better
use by devoting them to to the es-
Enlistment of scholarships, in
Guiding living expenses, for talent
ed boys and girls who are unable
to secure higher education without
such aid.
Many scholarships are provided
for at present, it is true, but
there are not nearly as many as
there ought to be. To really edu-
cate one exceptionally bright and
deserving boy or girl would be
more beneficial to society than
the turning out of a dozen medic
ere graduates. whose college train
ing is of doubtful value to them
selves or anyone else.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28
Babe Ruth Still King

Although his crown as king of
Swat" was seriously challenged
this year, Babe Ruth retains his
record as the greatest home run
hitter of all time, and his high
mark of so home runs in a single
season, made in 1927, still stands.
During the season just closed
the gallant effort of Hank Green
berg to eclipse the Babes record,
of II years ago, attracted much
attention on the part of the fans,
and at times it appeared that the
Tiger slugger was likely to accom-
plish the feat. But when the sea-
son ended Greenberg's total was
SO, or two short of tying Ruth.
In fact, Ruth can still point to
two years in which he batted
more home runs than any other
player ever scored in a single
season, for he had SO to his credit
in 1921, which stood as the record
until he broke it himself in 1927.
Some pitching records were
broken this year, however. Wander
Nicer of the Cincinnati Reds was
the first ever to pitch two con-
secutive no hit, no run games.
Bob Feller of the Cleveland In
dams set a new record by striking
out 10 Detroit batterS in his last
game of the season. Chef Laabs
of the Tigers materially aided Eel
Ter by striking out five times, yet
Cleveland lost the game 4 to 1.
The previous record for strike
outs in single game was II, held
by both Feller and Dizzy Dean.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28
Government Salaries

Some interesting facts respect
inging the early salaries of high
government officials are given in
a recent publication, which notes
that Washington's salary of $685.,
600 a year was the pay of all
Presidents until 1873, when an in
crease to $4,000 was made. In
1909 the present salary of $4,000
was authorized by Congress.
Cabinet officers in the early
days received what would be con-
sidered very meagre pay today.
Thomas Jefferson drew only 49,
500 year as secretary of state;
Alexander Hamilton drew the
same as secretary of the treasury;
General Knox, the first secretary
of war, received but $4,000, and
the encouragement had a part
time job with little pay. These
four were the only cabinet officers
from 1889 to 1893.
Members of Congress received
no regular yearly salary in the
early days, but were paid Sc a day
when actually attending sessions.
In 1916 salary of $1,5O0 year
was provided, but this was repeal
ed the following year and SO a day
for actual service was established
as their compensation. In 1856
the pay of members Of Congress
was fixed at $4,000; in 1866 at SIS,
600; in 1875 at $500, and in 1926
at $4,000.
Leading opera singers, movie
stars, prize fighters and baseball
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

many, where he served 8 months
after an unsuccessful attempt to
start a revolution. Today he is
one of the worlds most powerful
figures. A few highlights in his
amazing career follow:
Born in Austria, 49 years ago;
from the age of IA worked as a
builders helper, carpenter, a
draughtsman and painter is water
colors; at rs a private in the Ger
man army; later lance-corporal;
was severely wounded; returned
to the front again; was gassed
and temporarily blinded; won the
Iron Cross for bravery.
After the war he became a DO.
litical agitator; was jailed, but re-
sumed political activities after re
lease. In 1882 he was defeated
for the presidency.
His strength having become toe
great to be ignored, he was offer
ed the post of vice-chancellor by
President Hindenburg, but declin
ed. Was offered post of chancel
lor but refused to accept on Hin
denburg's terms. In 1888 he was
made chancellor with full power
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

as such. Upon Hindenburg's death
in 1884, Hitler assumed the duties
of both president and chancellor.
Since 1888 Hitler has rearmed
the nation; won back the Saar re-
gion by plebiscite; remilitarized
the Rhineland; annexed Austria
and a part of Czechoslovakia.
What will his next move be?
The world wonders!
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

players would sniff at these salar-
les, except that of the President
and many of them receive, even if
they do not earn, much more than
is paid the nations chief execu-
tive.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

Everett Schultz, an Indiana Dug.
Hist, broke two bones in his hand
when he struck a wall while
dreaming he was in a ring battle.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28
THROUGH COACH SERVICE

In addition to through coach
service leaving Harrisburg at
1920 P. NJ, for Roanoke, train 673
leaving Hagerstown at 10 A. M.
for Roanoke, had through coach
service. Train $50, leaving Ha-
gerstown at 1892 P. M, now has
through service from Roanoke, in
addition to the night train arriv-
ing at Harrisburg at 1925 A. M.
Special rededicatory services OF
new windows and organ were held
last Sunday at st. James Catholic
Church, Boonsboro.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

THE HAGERsTowN GLOBE
Benjamin A. Beard
Advertising Manager
Subscription Rates:
One Year ..........$ 81 90
Six Months ............ .oO
offices and Plant:
105 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown Maryland
Telephone: 1900
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28
HitJer's Career

Fifteen years ago Adolph Hitler
was in prison at Landsberg, Ger
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1938-10-28

READ THE GLOBE ADS!
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
13 Slayers Await
Chair in Pa. Pen

HARRISBURG, Pa, March II
0N.SD.-Thirteen convicted, be-
lieved to be the largest group in
the commemorative history to
occupy murders row. at one and
the same time, today awaited
execution in the electric chair at
Rockview Penitentiary.
Unless communications cut down
this number appreciably, 1888 will
probably see the largest number
of executions in Pennsylvania
since 1881 when 16 persons paid
the supreme penalty.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

Hit License
Proposal

U.NSJ. The oMahoney.
Borah Corporation Licensing Bill
today was attacked as o measure
that would give the Federal Trade
Commission "dictatorial power of
the most drastic and far-reaching
character" over the entire "eco-
nomic life of the United States. +"
The attack on the bill was
voiced by the Merchants Associa-
tion of New York, in letters to
members of the Senate judiciary
Committee considering the pro
posal.
The association claimed the
measure would extend the FTC's
Jurisdiction to production, process
sing and distribution and give it
authority to revoke licenses with.
out court trial"
"The corporation requirements
imposed would seriously and ad-
versely affect the status of ex-
isting corporations" the asSocia-
tion's letter said. Those proviS-
ions prohibiting a corporation
from holding Hthe stock of other
corporations and preventing Off
GERS and directors from being
stockholders or employees of any
other corporation in the same
business, are regarded as par
ticularly drastic.
The bill would result in ceu-
tralized control of business, with
practically unlimited authority
vested in q government body,
to exercise life and death powers
over business. A vast bureau
cracy would be set up for admin
iSterin0 the nr0nnsad Law"
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
Pa. Town Swept
By 100000 Fire

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. March II
G.N.S0.-A 100000 fire swept
part Of a business block in the
center of town here last night,
leaving the G. C. Murphy Com
pany five and 10 cent store and q
large bowling alley in a mass Of
charred shambles today.
!. Thousands of spectators watched
firernen from all surrounding COM
munities fight for three hours to
bring the blaze under control.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11

You'll enjoy every Line Of Emil
Ludwig's "The Life Of Franklin d.
Roosevelt" which starts Sunday In
Tho WaahingtOn Herald Times.
The Washington times., 1938-03-11
2 FLEE COUNTRY

In Washington John Farms
worth, dismissed lieuteant com
mander, was found guilty of es-
pionage and is now serving a long
prison term. Two naval attaches
of foreign power hastily left this
country following his arrest.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
| Mrs. ROOSeueIt
Not Opposed to
Woman on Bench
Refuses, HOWerer, to
Predict appointment
| to Supreme Court.

Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt. asked
at her press conference today If she
favored the appointment of woman
to the Supreme Court. refused to pre-
dict such an appointment. but de-
clared:
Il can see no reason why the choice
should not be based on the person,
rather than the point of view of sex
To direct question as to whether
she believed a woman would be ap-
pointed to succeed Justice Sutherland.
who will retire January 18, Mrs. Roose-
welt replied:
That's something I can't tell you"
The Presidents wife denied a recent
report that a group of Vassar College
students staged planned walkout
during one of her lectures on hous-
ing. Informed by press women that
Walter Winchell had carried the re-
port, Mrs. Roosevelt said she had not
seen the column. but if it was 80 re-
ported, "Mr. Winchell erred"
Her daughter. Mrs. John Boettiger,
who recently underwent an operation
in Seattle, Wash, is better" Mrs.
Roosevelt said, but it is expected that
it will require her some time u re-
cover her strength.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
Experts Ponder
HitLer's Status
On Rome Trip
Ceremonies Hinge on
Whether He Is
Chief of State.
By the Associated Press.

BY tDe aSSOCldlcu TIcSS
BERLIN, Jan. l0.-Reichsfuehrer
Hitler's projected journey to Italy
next May is puzzling learned experts
in diplomatic usage who are trying
to answer the question: Shall Hitler
visit Rome as chief of state or as
head of the government and the Nazi
party?
1t makes all the difference in the
world, they believe, in what capacity
Herr Hitler returns Premier Mussolini's S
visit of state of last September.
II Herr Hitler enters Rome as
Reichsfuehrer-tfre title recognized
constitutionally as equivalent to the
rank of President or Monarch-Vit-
torio .Emanuele, King of Italy and
Emperor OF Ethiopia, would sit at his
left in the drive through streets Of
the Italian capital.
If he goes as the head of the Ger
man cabinet--and Supreme Nazi
chleftain his equal in rank would be
Mussolni and the reception by Wit
torio Emmanuel would be an i'm
portant ceremony but would come only
after Mussolini had welcomed his
guest.
As far as could be learned. Herr
Hitler, as leader OF the new Germany
would like to 60 as head of state, but
Mussolini Is said to lean to the view
that he should come just as II Duce
went to Germany-as chief Of govern.
| ment. e.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
NICHOLS SUGGESTS.
DISTRICT RETAIN
LEVY ON BUSINESS
House Unit Head Also Won
to Continuation of S1.75
Realty Tax.
PREPARED TO FIGHT
LUMP SUM INCREASE
Proposal to Transfer Street Light.
ing. Cost Hit by Chair
man.
BY DON S. WARREN.

Continuation of the business privi-
lege tax on gross receipts coupled
with retention OF the SITS realty
tax for another year was strongly
suggested today by Chairman Nichols
of the House District Fiscal Affairs
Subcommittee.
At the outset of public hearings on
the Districts financial crisis, Mr.
Nichols also gave blunt warning that
his group was preparing to fight any
proposal to increase the Federal pay
ment to the National Capital above
the present $5OOO,OOO.
Both Mr.. Nichols and Representa-
tive Dlrksen. Republican, of Illinois,
protested that the business privilege
They insisted that although it had
failed so far to measure up to revenue
expectations. this did not necessarily
mean it should be discarded
Another Meeting Scheduled.
The committee made no attempt
to reach any conclusions and sched-
uled another meeting for tomorrow
morning
The proposal of the Budget Bureau
to transfer the cost of the Districts
street lighting system from genera
revenues to the special gasoline ia,
and highway fund drew fire from Mr.
Nichols
The Budget Bureau suggestion fol
diversion of S765 Oc0 of the specia
highway fund was outlined by Com.
missioner Ha7en in calcula ting thai
the District faced a revenue deficit o
between s3.3OO0Oo and $4,000 900 fol
the next fiscal year.
Denies Its Authority.
7 Blu, the Budget Bureau can't d.
that" said Mr. Nichols, referring Il
the s765 900 transfer plan.
But they have done it." Mr.. Hazel
replied
Well" retorted Mr.. Nichols. Vol
mean that the Budget Bureau has pro
posed that transfer Of the street light
ing cost. What Congress docs may b,
something else"
That is so said Mr.. Ha7en. b,l
if Congress does permit the transfe
Of this cost to the highway fund, tn
result will be to increase the amour
of the deficit which must be covered
bv new tax legislation
EarIy in today's session. Mr. Nicho)
called on the Commissioner. Tax As
SCISSOR Fred D. Allen and other mum
cipal officials TO explain what had bee
the result of the operation of the 1913
Revenue Act As a prelude 10 tina
considera ton. However. he said
We have decided 10 proceed wit.
hearings on the tax matters on tn
theory that the present $1,000. 90
lSee TAXES, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1938-01-10
FORMER TEACHER
At N. j. SUICIDE
Investigation to Embrace
Causes Leading Up to S. W.
Wentworth Death.
(Picture on page A-2.J

An investigation will be made at a
hearing January lo at pm. into
the causes leading to the suicide of
Sidney w Wentworth. 44-year-old
former associate professor of horti-
culture. whose body was found al
University drive and Rush road in
University Park. Md. early today.
The body of Mr. Wentworth. for
mer captain in the United States
Marine Corps. was found by Melvin
S!mms of Berwyn as he drove along
University drive shortly after 7 am
He had been shot between the eyes
with shotgun Two notes. one Of
them found on the body and another
discovered by his wife on the pillow
of their bed when she awoke this
morning. are said to have mentioned
officials of the university.
Silent on Notes.
Police and others connected with
the case would not divulge the con-
tents of the note. explaining that we
can't wreck the whole lives of promi-
nent men" by the publication of this
note.
Justice of the Peace Fred C. Lut7
Of Riverdale. who issued a verdict OF
suicide, will preside at the investiga-
tion at his Office. He said the inquiry
into the causes of the suicide was de-
cided upon after a conference with
States Attorney Alan Bowie.
Mrs. Wentworth. who collapsed from
the shock of her husbands tragic
death. also refused to divulee the
contents Of the note left by him.
Mr.. Simms. who found the body
when he drove by the spot in his car
summoned police and DR.. Martlr
Keane, who pronounced the professor
dead Mr. Lutz acting coroner, shortl,
afterward issued certificate of sui
eide.
Mr.. Wentworth. who served AS 1
captain in the United States Marin'
Corps during the World War, evidentl,
spent some time walking up and dowl
the road, and apparently sat on th'
railing of the bridge before the sho
was fired. The time he left his hom
was uncertain, but he was wearing
house slippers when found.
officials of the university said Prot
Wentworth came to the institution
in September, 1929. and that his posi-
ton had been terminated last Septem
Der after about years illness. H
was a specialist in apple growing il
the Department of Horticulture.
native of Hollis, N. H., he held de
grees from the university of that Stat
and from Cornell University.
Headed Legion Post
Prof. Wentworth was commissions
second lieutenant shortly after tn
outbreak of the World War and afte
serving on the U. S. S. Nevada in tn
submarine zone rose to the grade Q
captain. He served as a commando
of Snyder-Farmer Post, America
Legion, and as vice commander c
the Maryland Department.
Funeral arrangements had not bee
completed late today Mr.. Wentwort
is survived by his widow, son. VIII
liam r., Is. and daughter. Wilm
| r., II.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
LUDLOW PLAN is KILLED
AFTER PRESIDENTS NOTE
OF WARNING, 200 to 1873
Text of Presidents Letter
Roosevelt Addresses Special Message to Speaker
Bankhedd, Which Is Read in House in
Opposition to Ludlow Resolution.

singular unanimity that the found
ers of the republic agreed upon
such free and representative form
of government as the only practical
means Of government by the peo-
pie.
Such an amendment to the Con-
Stitution as that proposed would
cripple any President in his con-
duct of our foreign relations. and 1t
would encourage other nations to
believe that they could violate
American rights with impunity.
l fully realize that the sponsors
of this proposal sincerely bolleve
that il would be helpful in keeping
the United States out Of war. l am
convinced it would have the oppo-
site effect
Yours very sincerely.
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
AUTOMAT|CPLANE
BELIEVED NEAR
Machine Would Operate
Without Touch of Human
Hand. officer Says.
b. The Associated Press


DETROIT. Jan. lO-The entirely
automatic airplane. operating from
take-off to destination without the
touch of human hand. lis we'll
within the realm of reason" Capt
George V. Holloman of the Army Air
Corps said today in paper prepared
for presentation to the Society of Au-
tomotive Engineers.
His treatise described the Army's
experiments with robot flights and
robot landings, particularly those
which led up to the initial automatic
landings last August at Wright Field,
Dayton, Ohio.
The Army pioneered the system.
which permits bringing an airplane
to the ground by the sole use of radio
waves and ingenious devices which
even go so far as to apply the brakes
gently after the plane is on the air.
port and rolling across the runway.
Now that automatic landing is
an accomplished fact said Capt
Holloman, lit is well within the realm
of reason to visualize an airplane TAX
! ing off from an airdrome, flying to
its destination. and landing the whole
being accomplished completely auto
matically. thereby relieving the flight
crew of all duties other than observing
the instruments to see that the equip
ment is functioning properly"
The multiplication of instruments
in the larger airplanes make it impera
tive. he observed. that simplification OF
the various controls be made by en-.
gineers.
Test airplanes from Wright Fielc
have been flown with robot devices
he related, as far as Texas and return
while the pilot did no more than watch
the regulating machinery to see thai
it worked properly.
Evening star., 1938-01-10
JUSTICE CARD0z0
REMAINS SAME
"A|arming" Heart Attacks
Will Keep Him Abed for
Some Time.
b. the Associated Press.

DR.. John Paul Earnest. jr. said to-
day the condition Of Associate Justice
BENJAMIN N. Cardozo was unchanged.
There is absolutely no change IN
the Justice since We gave the report
yesterday" the physician said.
Dr. Earnest and consulting physi-
cans disclosed Yesterday that Justice
Cardozo recently had suffered alarm
inc" heart attacks. but said he vas
showing Improvement
They declared. however. that the
67-year-old lurlSt. who has been i'll
for a month. would not be able to
return to the Supreme Court bench
for some time and must be kept alb
solutely quiet"
DR., Earnest issued this statement
late Yesterday after consulting with
two heart specialists:
Justice Cardozo had a severe at
tack of shingles beginning about a
month ago The acute pain from the
shingles and his long confinement in
bed have weakened the justice con-
siderab bly,
The weakened condition brought on
heart attacks Of some severity. These
during the past week and were alarm
ing.
While the justices condition has
been critical. he is now showing q
slight improvement"
Consultations have been held almost
daily Dr. Earnest said. with DR.
Thomas S. Lee, Of Washington. ano
Dr. John H. Heating of New York
both of whom are heart specialists
DR.. Heating returned to New York
/ yesterday
+ Justice Cardozo readily identified
on the bench by his tousled whit,
hair, suffered similar heart trouble ir
June, 1885, at Rye. N Y. but fully
! recovered. He was appointed to th'
j Supreme Court in 1882 by Presiden
+ Hoover. and has been one of the jus
tices most sympathetic to Roosevelt
administration legislation.
He is not expected to be back a
work before January 10. when Justic.
George Sutherland retires. Unles
President Roosevelt nominates tn
latter's successor before that time
+ there will be only seven active mem
oers on the court.