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PMCfif DIGNITARIES GAfttEft 5BA1? At FORMAL OPENING OF MUSEUM AUTHOR'S FIRST EDITIONS ARE AMONG COLLECTIONS wiy Bay Effects Also tana Pifl of Exhibit Shown At Hannibal Hannibal, (LP)Doora of the new Mark Twain mu-' ieum, which houses a priceless collection of relics and mementos of the famous Author, humorist, philosopher and traveler, swung open to the public today. An elaborate dedication, attended by state dignitaries, native friends 6f the author and one of hts relatives, marked the formal opening. Personal effects Of Mark Twain, passed along through generations by Ills family and close friends, comprise the collection, It marks the culmination of efforts on the part, of the Mark Twain centennial celebration committee to preserve the 'author's property in the state of his birth. His natal place, however, was Florida, Mo. Clara Clemens Gabrilowitsch, daughter of Mark Twain and wife of the rioted pianist, came from her Vome in Detroit to participate in the ceremony.

She will be feted at a banquet tonight. The museum will remain open to the public throughout the remainder of the centennial celebration, which Will close at the end of the year. initial Works Shown Assembled in the collection are such personal items as first editions of Mark Twain's work, the favorite desk of the author, an old-fashioned bedstead and the blankets he slept under as a boy, a cap worn by his mother, articles that once were the property of "Becky Thatcher" of the Mark Twain stories, rare photographs, the original Mississippi pilot's license issued to Clemens, an orchestrelle that was one of his favorite musical instruments, and countless other articles. A bust of the immortal writer was presented in person by its creator, Walter Russell of New York, noted sculptor and artl.st. Russell, with Mrs.

Gabrilowitsch, were honor guests during ceremonies. Madam Gabrilowitsch played several selections on the orchestrelle. In addition she made an address as part of a broadcast over the Columbia network between 3:30 and 4 p. m. Plan Pageant Dedication of the museum completes another portion of the extensive centennial program outlined for the year.

Hannibal, once; -the drowsy little river town that provided a locale for Twain's immortal characters, Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, now is a busy city of 30,000 persons. And the natives, harkening to the significant anniversary, plan an elaborate pageant and homecoming later in the year. Response to the museum project has been received from all parts of Objects connected with Mark -Twain's life have been loaned or donated to the collection, making it the most complete and valuable crop ever assembled under one roof. LONGEVITY IS BEING MADE STUDY BY FRENCH PEOPLE Paris, April researches into the cause of longevity conducted by questioning centenarians in Germany, an investigation Is being made of persons over 100 years old in Prance. The first fact to be revealed is fewer IN living to wo, ef flei that fnatty JJMt 30'8 and 40's, TnS la IBtt wtN men live longer thah mm figufcs en whicn based ftft tBe following: In Idol, there were 313 persons 100 or wore Old in France.

214 women and 90 men, in 1911, there were 107, 82 tyc-men and men. Since then theit befcn no census of aged persona and French government' records tump all those over whom, according Id the 1938 census, there were 164,296 men ftomen, Of i 132 wttmen and 83 men to every thousand inhabitants. A private cenims, believed to have caught of the centenarians, reported 68 women and 10 men 100 or over, divided thus: Women: 100, 39; 101, four; 102, three; 103, slit; 104, two; 108, one; lOfi, one: Men: loo, five; 101, two; 102, 103, three. The drop in the number of centenarians between 1901 and 1911, despite the improvement in hygiene and sanitation, la ascribed not to the greater strain IA modern life, nor to the greater opportunities provided by the machine age for sudden but to the effect of the Franco-Prussian war in reducing the population. EXPERTS SAY, HOWEVER, THAT IT MAY DECREASE AS SHE GROWS BY ALVIN HONEYFORD United Press Staff Correspondent Philadelphia, April juvenile genius, possessing an intelligence quotient of 160, has been discovered in this city.

This time it is a little four-year- old girl, Deborah Sue- Rivkln, of Overbrook, who has topped the records made by the two noted child film actors, Cora Sue Collins and Freddie Bartholomew, Cora and Freddie, in the Blnet-Simon test, compiled marks of 181 and 135 respectively. Dr. Llghtner Witmer, director of the University of Pennsylvania psychological clinic, subjected Deborah to the same test in which she garnered such an amazing The doctor said she is not a genius, but just an exceedingly bright girl, who intelligently superior to 99 per cent of children of her same age. 'Dr. Witmer admits, however, that Deborah is in that rare one per cent of the brightest portion quotient is above the average child even to 80 per cent of children of any age.

Her is also superior to 9D per cent of children of any of the child population, and her Howevef, her quotient of 160 at her present age of four years and two months, may drop to a quotient of 140, or even lower, by the time she is 10 or 12. Deborah never has attended a school, or kindergarten, and shr never has been forced to'learn any of the many things she. knows. Everything she has learned she has picked up of her own free will. Counts to 100 She can count to 100 and read almost as well as a seven-year-old' girl.

She knows the alphabet and can write and spell her own name and the place where she lives. Also there are 20 words she can spell aside from her name. Deborah Sue sings from memory the words of 15 popular songs and is to give her first solo dance at a gathering in June. She is able to wash and dress herself and goes so far to select her own clothing p.nd color schemes. One strange thing is her dislike for dolls.

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We have them equipped for planting or drilling a variety of crops. C. J. HARBERS 222 W. MAIN QCRMAN VALLEV -FREEPORT OBANGEMLLE SAYS BAKKHtlAfl, HOWEVER, ne-tt ostsY oft'gi fO STAt 'AWAIf.

Washington. Airtl The chiding Speaker fiyrns gave the house for frittering away time when it slibuld be at work has given rise to speculation on Capitol hill as to whether Sankhead of Alabama, tlie ailing majoirity leader, may not forced to return to harness soon. Th6 former Alabama football star, who because of illness is a. mere shadow of his former self, is being urged both by physicians and intimate friends not to consider such A at the present. "I'm going to do what the doctor says," he announced, They all know, however, how difficult it is for him to stay away.

Time after time of late in the afternoon his automobile has been seen parked near the capitol with Bankhead inside dictating to his secretary. He was supposed to have been leisurely through Washington, parks or along the banks of the Potomac at the time. Presence Needed He even has had a hand in determining house procedure'on occasions, Capitol hill hears. It's been by "remote control," but evident; Only recently it was rumored he was prepared to come to the house floor to stave off an attempt to replace him as Democratic leader by a small group of dissatisfied Democrats. No one doubts that Banknead's appearance on the floor at present would be welcome to the administration and of material strength to the leadership in the house.

A member of the house since 1916, personally popular, soft-spoken, even-tempered and amiable, he could fill a spot of vital importance to the administration Just now. Taylor of Colorado, acting floor leader in Bankhead's absence, hasn't had as smooth, sailing as he probably would have liked. His failure to go along with the administration especially his "silver" vote on the work-relief bill has caused criticism to be directed against him. The 'Gag' Rule Taylor whimsically described the reason for criticism against his leadership was because he did not "make a lot of noise on the floor." Bankhead's friends point to an incident which occurred in the last congress as to why he is missed so much at the present when his 'type of leadership Is needed. It was when he was chairman of the powerful rules committee.

The Republicans had tied up the legislative machinery of the house near the end of the session with a filibuster. Bankhead quietly retired to his committee room and brought forth the now famous "gag" rule, He attained a high point in drama when he marched on to the floor of the house, presented the rule a.nd declared pSoplft ilecWd the Democrats to run tnt country, and 1 iftR time tKi Demoeraw took tn one spontaneous the emecratB aide ef the housi-rows and sent up ft great shout. The rule passed overwhelmingly. ANNUAL PRESS CONVENTION Urge GftlhfHntr At Various Problems Belleville Jll. rll itors and published of from all parts of were in attendance here today at the opening sessions of the annual conference of the Illinois Press association.

The conference will cbftttmie through tomorrow and Saturday. Various problems confronting" the newspaper publishing business will be discussed at the sessions of the conference. W. A. Jolley, ftoodhbtise, president of the association, will preside at all of the meetings, Among the various features of the conference will be the annual association banquet to be held Friday night at which city officials of Belleville will speak along with Dr.

M. M. Lelghton, state geological survey, University of Illinois, and V. V. Dallman.

editor of the Springfield State Register. Featuring today's opening session was a meeting of the graphic arts regional code authority at which various problems involving the NRA and its application newspapers will be discussed. Delegates to the National Editorial association convention to be held at New Orleans, next month will be named this afternoon. Advertising problems will occupy much of Friday's business sessions. Speakers will include Gilbert a.

Glese of the Edwardsvllle Intelli- gencer; F. Ward Just of the Waukegan News Sun; C. F. Jewell of the Taylorvllle Breeze-Courier; and Prof. R.

R. Barlow of the University of Illinois. Speakers at Saturday's sessions will include Curtis a. Small of Honisburg Register; Verne Joy of the News sentinel; Ralph Weeks of Havana Democrat and C. R.

txmison, Mlnonk. WIDE VARIANCE IN ILLINOIS Fat Certain Off WWte trtmase Springfield, 111, April Demand for vaccines and other preventives in Illinois showed variance during the first tiuw months of this year as compared to tlie corresponding period a year ago, it is disclosed in ft report compiled by the state department of public health. Distribution of toxold for the prevention of diphtheria fell off nearly one-half, 'silver nitrate solution for prevention of blindness increased by nearly one half, typhoid vaccine more than doubled, smallpox vaccine increased by one third, and the antl-rablc vaccine went up one- fourth. Decline In the demand for 'loxoid was accompanied with an Increase for Schick testing material, which is used to determine whether the toxold is effective, was attributed to the fact that most of the susceptible population has been immunized to the disease. 12 and many hundreds others engaged In medical and dental practice.

It was found that physicians bear he heaviest burden of medical cost hraugh uncollocted fees, 'fhree- ourtha of the profession earned less bwn $4,000 last year. Uncoilcc.cd bills were reported in 15 cent of cases treated in the $1,200 income class; 80 per cent in the $3,000 class, CALIFORNIA'S tROtSLATWfi TAKES UP PLAN OF HEALTH INSURANCE Sacramento, April workingman in poor health is no more desirable than worklngmnn on relief, California believe, State health insurance therefore has become one of the principal economic problems which the state legislature hopes to correct. An unsalaried legislative commission recently completed a two-year investigation of "the high cost of sickness." The survey cost more than $100,000, mostly In contributions from public spirited citizens, Many of the findings and recom mendatlons of the commission will be incorporated in pending health in surance legislation. 20.SOO Families Studied The study covered 20,860 families In 36-California counties; 1B2 hospitals and 97 clinics In addition to Despite the fact that hospitals arc 40 per cent empty and accumulating uige deficits, the average charge xsr prtllent, was $80 in 1034. The loapitftla collected .02 per cent of THE crispncas and flavor of Kellogg's Rice Krispies ia something to talk about, Children love to hear Rice Krispies crackle in milk or cream.

Nourishing and easy to Just the thing for the nursery supper. They promote sound sleep. Grocers everywhere aell Rice Krispiea in the Mother Goose slory package. Made by Kellogg in Battle Creek. Quality guaranteed.

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