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10 %% HE EVE G PRESIDENT GREETS CATHOLIC WOMEN Council Delegates Received at White House—Business Session Outlined. Following a business session, featured by discussions pertaining to the func- tioning of the National Council of Catholic Women in reference to affili- ated organizations, in the Hotel May- flower today, the delegates were re- ceived by President Hoover at the White House shortly after noon. The discussions this morning were mostly in reference to national Catho- lic organizations represented in the council, also diocesan and State or- ganizations. Reports were made by the organization’s sections on parents and teachers, study clubs and religious vocation schools. ~Specific recommen= dations regarding the functioning of the various groups probably will be made in the form of resolutions to come up later in the convention, it is pointed out. Miss Hawks Presides. Miss Mary G. Hawks, president of the council, presided at the morning session, which was opened with prayer by Rev. Michael Fitzpatrick, rector of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Today's program was officially opened With mass at St. Matthew's Catholic Church for both the living and deceased members of the National Council of Catholic ‘Women. A feature of the program of the con=- vention later this afternoon is an ad- dress by Rev. John A. Ryan. director of the National Catholic Welfare Con=- ference, social action department, whose subject is “Women Workers and Protective Legislation as Opposed to the Equal Rights Amendment.” Rev, George W. Johnson, executive secretary of the National Catholic Wel- fare Conference, Department of Edu- cation, in an address before the dele- gates last night predicted that a “dan- ger is in the offing” in the tendency of modern times for parents to depend too much on the schools for the train- ing of children. The religious asp2ct in training is being neglected in this manner, he said. He referred briefly to the proposal for the establishment of a Federal department of education, to which, he said, the Catholics are not opposed be- cause it has been assured that such a bill will not affect private schools. Brief Addresses in Program. Brief addresses also were delivered at last night's meeting by Rev. John Burke of this city, who told of the duties and responsibilities of the coun- cil. and by Mrs. John P. Boland of the Catholic Truith Society of England. Love in the home was held §s the outstanding preventive and corrective for crime and insanity in_an address prepared by Rev. Dr. Paul Hanly Furfey of Catholic University, which was read at the session late yesterday afternoon by Miss Agnes Ryan, execu- tive secr:tary of the council. “Crime and insanity often have their eauses in maladjustments of children in the pre-school period,” Dr. Furfey's paper declared, adding, “First among the preventives and correctives of these abnormal tendencies is love.” Enlarging upon the subject of love and understanding, Dr. Furfey stressed the need of properly guided love. an “unselfish love” which makes parents|hood. act in the best interest of the children. “The parent whose selfish love will not permit a daughter to follow a religious vocation 1s certainly interferring with the child’s best interests.” “The pre-school child is in the cru- cial age for habit formation, he said. In no later period is it so easy to ac- [DELICIOUS/ FRENCH VANILLA JOHN M'NAB IS READY TO DRAFT NEW ENFORCEMENT LEGISLATION Says It Is Patriotic Duty ‘to Accept Hoover Appointment. Believes Dry Law Abuses Have Broken Down Nation’s Legal Machinery. By the Associated Press. As a patriotic duty of a private citizen, John L. McNab, San_ Francisco lawyer, has undertaken, at the request of' President Hoover, the difficult task of formulating legislation to bring about better prohibition enforcement and relief of court congestion. Mr. McNab has no official connection with ‘the Government, but was urged by Secretary Mellon, Attorney General | Mitchell and Chairman Wickersham of | the Law Enforcement Commission, as | well &s the President, to draft legisla- tion for submission to Congress in December that would centralize prohibi- tion enforcement under the Justice Department. Patriotic Duty. Although describing it as a “burden,” he said he felt it was his patriotic duty because no one “who has caught the spirit of the President on his ardent desire to make this country a law- abiding Nation could, for a moment, hesitate to take up this task.” ‘The abuses which have accompanied enforcement of the dry law have brought the act into “unmerited dis- repute,” he believes, and have broken down the legal machinery through the clogging of the courts. Long a friend of the Chief Executive and a guest since Monday at the White House, he regards the reforms sug- gested by the President as badly need- ed, and has undertaken his task with the reservation that he will receive no compensation or reward. He will have at his disposal the findings of the enforcement commission, Reliet of Courts. “It must be understood,” he said, “that “these reforms do not concern alone the enforcement of the laws in support of the eighteenth amendment, The proposal looks to the relief of fhe courts from their present conges- fon. “The abuses which have undeniably accompanied the enforcement of the quire habits as it is during the years of the pre-school period.’ In a summary of how best to ac- complish the proper training of chil- dren. Dr. Furfey declared that first the parents must be properly educated as | to the methods to be used in training | a child. Physical Training Discussed. An address on the training of chil- dren from a physical standpoint was | delivered at the meeting by Dr. Mar- garet Nicholson, who also stressed the need of early home training, pointing out that a child is influenced by prac- tically no force outside the home up to the age of 7 years. She declared in ef- fect that it would take a great deal of time in later years to undo what had been done in the home by way of im- proper training of children of the pre- school age. Like Rev. Dr. Furfey, Dr. Nicholson urged the establishment in schools and colleges courses in training for parent- plastic The program of meetings, all being held in connection with the ninth an- nual convention of the council are to continue through tomorrow, with elec- tion of officers and adoption of reso- lutions scheduled for tomorrow after- noon and the annual banquet for to- morrow night at 7:30 o'clock. JOHN L. McNAB. dry law have brought that act into unmerited disrepute, “The legal machinery of the country has broken under the strain. Courts have been clogged, abuses have arisen and practices have developed which call for definite reform. “That reform, th President proposes, shall be prompt and effective. “Congress will convene December 10. By that time it is hoped that a definite plan with drafts of necessary laws will be ready for submission. “Such is the wish of the President, and to the fulfillment of that wish, I shall devote my fullest energy.” WOMAN BRINGS SUIT FOR BLAST INJURIES Alleged Explosion in Apartment House Basis of Action in Supreme Court. Myrta V. Stalcup, Park Lane Apart- ments, today filed suit in District Su- preme Court to recover $15,000 dam- figes from Fred L. Wagar, Belfast, Me.; Ernest E. Wagar, 702 Nineteenth street, and Marion W. P. Ross, Alban Towers, trustees of the Akron Apart- ments, 1829 G street, where she says she resided October 3, 1926, at which time she claims to have suffered serious injury. i The plaintiff says she had complained of a leaky gas fixture, and when a work- man .arrived he struck a match and caused an explosion. Her clothing be- came ignited, she says, and she was enveloped in flames. She is represented by James Sherier, attorney. SUPERVISOR IS NAMED FOR NEXT INDIAN CENSUS Dr. Schmeckebier of Washington to Oversee Work of Enumerating Residents of Reservations. By the Associated Press. Dr. Laurence F. Schmeckebier of Washington, was appointed today by tthe Commierce Department as super- \»llsur of the census for Indian reserva- tions. Dr. Schmeckebier formerly was chief of the research division of the Bureau of ‘Foreign and Domestic Commerce and is now connected with the Institute of Government Research. Dr. Schmeckebier resides at 1441 Bel- mont street. - e A S R, ST STAR., WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDLNESDAY, Qoo 2. 1929, THONASE MITEN DRDHNS ONESTATE Transit Magnate Plunges to Death in Lake While Alone in Boat. By the Associated Press. PHILADELPHIA, October 2.—Thomas Eugene Mitten, son of an Erglish .im- migrant, a farm laborer at 21, a mil- lionaire at 40 and an internationally known street railway expert at 50, was drowned yesterday fishing. He was 65 years old. Mr. Mitten was president of Mitten Management, Inc., which operates the Philadelphia Rapid Transit the Inter-Railway Ce. of Buffalo and the Yellow Cab Co. of this city. He was organizer of the Mitten Bank Securities Corporation. He was drowned in Big Log Tavern Lake on his 4,000-acre Pocono Mountain estate, near Milford, Pa. He went to the lake alone and is be- lieved to have met his death shortly after 5 a.m,, his watch stopped at 10 minutes past that hour. It was his cus- tom to row on the lake nearly every 4'1;};,! Lor exercise, stopping occasionally Overturned Boat Is Found. ‘When he did not returh yesterday at 10 am., search was started and his overturned row boat was found about 150 feet from the opposite shore of the lake. Later his body was recovered. Because of the cold weather, he wore heavy clothing and high hunting boots. Coroner J. Henry Ludwig of Pike County announced that death was due to accidental drowning. He expressed the opinion that Mitten lost his bal- ance and toppled overboard in rising from his rowing boat. Mr. Mitten was 8 good swimmer, but apparently he was unable to overcome the handicap of heavy clothing. His body was brought to Philadelphia ¢oday. Son Expected to Take Reins. Mr. Mitten's son, Dr. Arthur A. Mit- ten, it is believed in financial circles, will become the héad of the various activities of Mitten Management, Inc., which had resources in this city alone of approximately $172,000,000. Dr. Mit- ten is vice president of the corporation. Besides his son, Mr. Mitten is sur- vived by two brothers—A. G. Mitten, treasurer of Mitt Management, and P. J. Mitten, assistant to the vice dent of Mitten Management, in cl of operations— and two nephews—E. L. Mitten, treasurer of Mitten Bank & Securities Corporations, and C. E. Mit- ten, assistant to the vice president of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co,, in charge of operation. Organization Under Fire. For some time past, Mitten Manage- ment has been under fire of citizens and certain civic organizations in con- nection with the management of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co., which owns nearly all the surface lines in the city. At present Mitten Management is operating the city-owned Broad street subway under a so-called “gentleman’s agreement.” Last week, Will B. Hadley, city con- troller, who recently was renominated for the office and who has been a severe critic of some of Mitten Management handling of the finances of the Phila- delphia Rapid Transit Co., filed suit to have the Mitten interests separated from the operation of the transit lines. City and Company Partners. The city and the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Co. are partners in the opera- tion of the transit lines, the city having representation on the board of tors and under the coptract is entitled to certain revenues. The suit contends that tie Mitten regime had drained and diverted transit resources and declared that the city never would receive any money as long as the transportation system revmned under its present con- trol. Mr. Mitten came to Philadelphia in 1911 after a disastrous strike of the street car men and took hold of the management of the company. After straig] unlnfnout the company’s affairs he entered into an agreement with the 10,000 employes whereby the latter have a voice and an interest in the company's affairs. ‘This agreement has attracted wide attention. HYATTSVILLE GUARD KEEPS RIFLE TROPHY Seven More Men of Company Qual- ify on Congress Heights Range. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., October 2.—That Company F, 1st Infantry, Maryland National Guard, of Hyattsville, will re- tain the coveted National Defense Trophy for riflemanship is assured, fol- lowing the qualification of seven mem- bers of the company on the District of Columbia National Guard rifle range, it was announced today by Capt. John N. Brooks, commanding Company F. Company F now has qualified 46 rifle- men this year, 39 having qualified at the c“flmp held recently. The men who qualified on the District of Columbir range at Congress Heights were unablr to attend camp. They were Sergts, N H. Spicknall, Harold F. Kreider anc Charles H. Hayes and Pvt. William L. Spicknall, who qualified as experts; Pvt. Benjamin B. Chase, who gained the sharpshooter ting, and Corpl. Charles W. Parrish and Pvt. Joseph de Vincenzo, who qualified as marksmen. Capt. Brooks expects to receive within a short time the various trophies won year to be added to the large collection the outfit already possesses. Births Reported. The following births have been reported to the Health Department in the last 24 hours: Cecil B. and Jennie E. Stephens. bos. Christin F. and Nellie'G_Schweitzer, gir!. John W. and Quinta E. Frey, girl Edward N. and Eariine M. Davis. ‘rl. rederick J. an an V. Adler, girl, R. D. and Eva Randall. boy. ¥ nd Rose Marcellino. boy. nd Susie B. Horstman. girl. . ‘and Ina M. Lawhorn, irl. Amos and Reta Epps. boy Isim and Prudence Henderson. girl. James and Elsie Hawkins. boy FARM BOARD ACTS - Steps Are Launched to Pro- mote Co-operative Market- ing and Bar Surplus. By the Adsociated Press. ‘While members are explaining its methods and intentions to the Senate agriculture committee the Farm Board is broadening its organization to meet the increasing demands for farm relief, Pursuing a policy of conservativeness in the hope of bringing permanent prosperity to agriculture, the board has taken steps to educate the farmers to the advantages of co-operative market- jng and the disadvantages of surplus M sduction. by the company in rifle competition this | A banking division to handle loans from the $500,000,000 fund has been created and the co-operative market- ing division of the Agriculture Depart- | ment has been transferred to the board by President Hoover to stimulate or- ganization-of co-operatives. In addition, an educational campaign o teacher Zarthers, 75 per cent of whom re not in the movement, how %o oper- te co-operatives, is being gotten under vay with the assistance of the Agricul- ure Department's extension service and «he land grant colleges. Loans Are Supplemental. Although the loans of about $40,000,- 000 already made mostly are supple- mental to advances by the Federal intermediate credit banks on commod- itles, the board expects to be able to make loans for facilities to co-opera- | tives to store crop surpluses as soon as they qualify. ‘The co-operatives which have not al- ready qualified for loans will be investi- gated by both the banking and co-oper- ative marketing divisions to give the board reasonable assurance that the | Government funds will be returned. ‘The banking division is under the di- rection of Thomas Hildt of Baltimore, who is experienced in financing co-op- eratives. The co-operative division is directed by A. W. McKay, who was as- sistant to Chris L. Christensen, secr: tary to the board, while the latter was chief of the division. It was organized 10 BROADEN WORK| co-operative principles and practices and has conducted extensive research into all such marketing organizations It will begin work under the board within a week. Will Meet Wool Leaders. Most of the board members are to leave tonight for Chicago, where they will meet Priday with representatives of co-operative and non-co-operative them in organizing a national handle the wool cgop. ke They also expect to confer with the wheat producers who are organizing the $20,000,000 Farmers’ National Grain etfort to expedite their work so facility loans can be made as soon as possible. Through two hours of fiery question- ing and banging of fists upon the table, Carl Willlams of Oklahoma, representing cotton on the Federal Farm Board, insisted before the Senate agriculture committee yesterday that there is no short cut to farm relief and that the surest way lies in co-operative marketing development. Senator Smith of South Carolina led the questioning by Southern Democratic Senators. He assailed the board's fail- ure to take any action calculated to boost the price of cotton this Summer. Williams insisted, however, that perm- anent adequate return would be realized only by a co-ordinated co-operative marketing program. Smith Shouts at Williams. It would be of little permanent value, the Oklahoman contended, for the board to issue statements threatening to buy up the cotton crop unless it actually planned to do so. Senator Smith shouted at Willlams that a statement merely asserting the board intended to fully exert its powers to do something for the cotton growers would have been sufficient to improve price conditions, but the board member replied that this would have been a temporary expediency which would have ielped little in the long run. The Oklahoman, who has been de- signated by President Hoover for the| only six-year term available at this| time, told the committee he favored stabilization operations in crops in emergencies. | e Deaths' Reported. John Dugan, 72, 3367 N st. Eiizabeth M. Judds 31, 1437 Fabrmant. st. yDzvid Longhman, 68, United States Nav Wi P. Hardy. 65, 407 7th st. JCsrph'S. Hemey, 65, United Slates: Navak | Gustave Zeidler. 59. 307 9th st. | May Johnson. 44, St Elizabeth's Hospital | Margaret Hahn.33. Emecgencs Hospital wool producers with a view of assisting | Growers' Marketing Assoclation in an _— in 1926 to promote the knowledge of | OFTEDAL'S POST 10 BE VACATED Prohibition Chief Expected to Resign if New Appoint- ment Fails. ‘The important post of assistant com- | misisoner of prohibition, now held by Alf Oftedal, who has been nominated to be_collector of internal revenue a San Francisco, will probably bewm; vacant, regardless of whether Oftedal is confirmed by the Senate, and it is un?’ersmod a successor is being consid- ered. Among several names mentioned for this post is that of Harry J. Anslinger. head of the division of foreign control of prohibition. headquarters. Mr. Ans- linger came to this post from the State Department, where his international experience has stood him in good stead handling international prohibition questions. It is understood several other names have also been submitted. It was reported in reliable circles today that the Treasury may have a new Assistant Secretary to succeed Henry Herrick Bond before the week is out. His identity, however, remained a secret with officialdom. The work of that office is heavy and has evolved & burden upon the other officials of the Treasury in the absence of an As- sistant Secretary. e, The Royalty of Democracy. | From the Toledo Blade. Our country is a democracy. We are proud of it. Yet we have shovel kings, coca cola kings, chewing gum kings, letc, mot to mention flower queens, | movie queens, campus queens, beauty queens and what have you? Gosh, m}v :ve hate the thought of royalty and es! Electricity Rivals Sun. ‘Two research workers at the Academy of Science in Paris, France, grew and ripened strawberries by electricity. It took only 40 days to bring the berries to maturity, as compared to 80 days by Old Sol. It cost $5 a berry to produce a) ; Willlam Bellows. 58, Freedmen's Hospital | by electricity. 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