Wisconsin State Journal from Madison, Wisconsin • 1

THE WEATHER Unsettled tonight and Tuesday. Light snow possible. Colder tonight Fresh to strong winds diminishing Tuesday. A Fact-finding ewspape VOL. 137, NO.

94. 92nd Year. THIS PAPER CONSISTS OF THREE SECTIONS SECTION ONB MADISON, MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 1931 FOURTEEN PAGES PRICE THREE CENTS IheWisc hf imI mm mm 11 t-n JVrw 0) V2 lia IbVi fa' Lsibor Attacks boiool (uoMr oil (LoMsoedateiia si Progressive Group Again Runs State La Follette Takes Helm of Ship of State Investigators Assail State School Policy I v. vv I It i ie 6 "a a 1 i -r. '-Stale Journal Photos At the left ahoce Robert M.

La Follette, III, stands gazing soberly down on the thousands tvho had gathered to see his father inaugurated as goOernor this morning at the capital. Robert and his. sister Judith had a wonderful time playing about the rostrum before the ceremony began. At the right of the tbovc pic ture the new governor is seen receiving his oath of office. Governor Kohler stands at the extreme left with Chief Justice Marvin Rosenberrysin the center and Governor Im Follette to his left, I La Follette Aides A thorough house-cleaning of Wisconsin's teacher education system, resulting in centralization of control and abolition of county education units, was advised today by the legislative interim committee on education.

The committee report Is the second, following an investigation made during the past year of conditions in this state. The committee reported that 'there is a lack of any statewide forward looking plan; there are far too many teaching training institutions; there is a vast amount of du plication, jealousy, friction and waste; rural schools are obtaining teachers of inferior training; and there is no single official or body accountable or responsible for the results." Elimination of duplicated specialized training fields in the nine state teachers colleges as well as by the university was recommended. Wasting Thousands' "Wisconsin is annually wasting thousands of dollars on teacher training institutions," the committee reported. Standardization of requirements was suggested. Present incompetence of rural teachers was charged, and blamed on the fact that present teacher colleges have refused to train rural teachers, and county institutions are not equipped to train rural instructors.

Jealousy between existing institutions for the control of teacher colleges has resulted in neglect of the real needs of state education systems the committee reported, and "under these conditions a comprehensive teacher training program is out of the question." "If this field of education is to be reorganized and useless institutions eliminated, the job must be delegated to a central board," the report read. Duplication of control boards throughout the state -was blamed for a disorganized system of training teachers. 'Country Suffering' "Standards for teaching in the rural schools have been far lower than is required in the cities. As a result, the rural child's educational (Continued on page 4 column 4) Woman Gets Wrong Bottle, Dies of Poison Poison she took by mistake from the medicine cabinet in her home was blamed for the death of Mrs. Anna M.

Neubauer, 66, of 121 North Blount street, Sunday morning. Mrs. Neubauer awoke with a bad cough early Saturday morning and went to the medicine cabinet for cough medicine without turning on the light, it was said. She took what she thought was the right bottle, poured some of the contents into a cup and drank it. Later she became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital.

Mrs. Neubauer was brought to the hospital Saturday morning about 19. A post mortem is to be performed to ascertain the exact cause of death. She is survived by two sons, George and Fred, and one daughter, Mrs. Eva Blucher, all of Madison.

Three grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Christ Presbyterian church, of which she was a member. The Rev.

George E. Hunt will officiate and Interment will be in Forest Hill cemetery. The remains are at the Schroeder funeral home. U.W.'s Plea for Donation Also Scored Concern for Untrammeled Educational Policy Told in Resolution by Workers Objection to the consolidation of all branches of education in a single board and opposition to the University of Wisconsin's request of from the Rockefeller foundation with which to carry tn research in the chemistry of vital life processes, which "has again aroused the concern of organized labor in behalf of free, untrammeled education In our state," Is voiced by the general executive board of the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor in a statement issued today. A warning against legislative censorship of literature used in schools la also sounded by the federation.

Other matters discussed in the statement, -which is based on a report of the standing committee on education, pertain to the school for workers in industry at the University of Wisconsin summer session, permanency of tenure for teachers and continuous of legislative scholarship appropriation. Solicitation of funds from special interests is characterized by the federation as "bootlegging of influence from sources of private wealth" which is dangerous "to democratic education as it tends to creat, though sometimes unconsciously, a sense of obligation toward the donor -which solely belongs to the public." In regard to the formation bf a single board of education in the state, proposed by the legislative interim committee on education, the federation stated that "labor's main objection to any consolidation is to the inclusion of the state board of vocational education." "We cannot consider the question (Continued on page 4 column 7) Aides Selected by New Sheriff Larson to be First Assistant; Serstad Appointed Jailer Appointment of an undersheriff, a Jailer and four deputies were announced this morning by- Sheriff Fred Finn just before 'he took his oath of office before County Clerk Selma Fjelstad. Lawrence Larson, an employe of the sheriff's office for the past 14 years, is undersheriff. Andrew Serstad, Madison, is jailer. George M.

Pierson, who has served several years in the office, Joseph Shaughnessy, son of the late Thomas Shaughnessy, Madison chief of police, and Thomas J. Watson, who served as deputy under Sheriff Finn's previous administration, are deputies who -will devote most of their time to serving civil papers. Frank Montague is the Stoughton deputy. Additional appointments may be made later, Sheriff Finn said. 'oor "Some roan knocked at Mrs.

Smith's door while she was away an Ma engaged him in conversation in the hope that he'd tell her what he wanted to see Mrs. Smith ahout." Phil Nervous, Sol Playful at Ceremonies Precedent was broken today when Governor La Follette allowed the inauguration ceremonies to be broadcast. His short address after receiving the oath of office from Chief Justice Marvin R. Rosenberry marked the first time a new executive has broadcast a message immediately' after taking office. The new governor was emphatic in deliver! njr his speech but he was also rather nervous.

His hands trembled and the paper from which he read shook, 'v- As usual, Governor Kohler wore a white carnation in his lapel. For several years he has not missed a day when he did not wear this flower. Governor La Follette wore a cutaway. He appeared boyish In. contrast to the retiring executive.

The new governor also appeared more nervous than his predecessor, wiping his glasses several times and folding and unfolding his arms. Senator Robert M. La Follette wore a plain business suit which contrasted with the cutaway worn by former Governor Francis E. Mc-Govern, who sat on his right, and the formal clothes of Dr. Glenn Frank, who was on the senator's left.

Little Judith La Follette, the new governor's daughter, had a splendid time wandering about the rostrum as the ceremony progressed, but she did not see fer father take the oath. She bad left the rostrum with the maid Just before the oath' was given and she did not return until the ceremony was finished. Judith was dressed in a little gingham frock while Robert La Follette, III, the governor's son, wore a knit suit with a broad white collar, Mrs. Robert La wife of the senator, wore a red wool and lace dress. Mrs.

Philip La Follette wore a velvet (Continued on page 4 column 2) 7 wo Steal WausauShip, Flee Wreck WAUSAU. (U.R) Two men believed badly injured were sought today as the bandits who stole a Stinson-Detroiter cabin plane from a hangar at the Northern Airways flying field near here. The ship was found late Sunday at the base of a 100 foot bluff along the Wisconsin river. It was almost completely wrecked and experienced flyers claimed it would be impossible for the occupants to escape uninjured. The bandits made their escape on foot and some of their clothing was left as the only clue to their identity.

Landing gear on the plane was wrecked and the top was broken when it nosed into dirt at the river bank. The two men came to the hangar Saturday night and held up Melvin Johnson, the night watchman, according to the story told police. They wheeled out the plane after boasting they were bootleggers in a hurry to meet a cargo of liquor at Green Bay, the watchman said. to Get to conduct an Inquiry immediately into the milk situation with particular reference as to the cost of distribution and the reasons for the present spread between the price paid farmers for their milk and the retail prices charged for the milk. The advice of the La Follette administration will likely govern as to the character of the resolution offered the legislature.

The movement for the legislative Inquiry was begun Sunday when representatives of milk producers in (Continued on page 4 column 3) Men Youngest -Son of Old Bob Takes Oath to Start Strongest Regime Since 1912 By WILL ART) R. SMITII Philip F. La Follette, following la his father's footsteps, became governor of Wisconsin today. Inauguration of the youthful executive in the state capitol at noon marked restoration of the progressive faction's control in Wisconsin politics. The new governor is S3, years old.

He is without previous experience In public office, except for a term, as district, attorney. The late Rob- ert M. La Follette, his father, was 45 years old when he became Wisconsin's first native governor. Before that the elder La Follette had served several times in the house ot representatives. Thirty years ago Philip La Follette and his brother, Sea.

Robert M. La Follette, occupied front seats in the capitol as their father was Inaugurated governor. Two children, Robert M. La Follette III, and Judith, four and two years old respectively, sat in similar places today as they watched their father sworn into office. La Follette's first official act was, an Indication that his will be a young man's administration.

"He appointed two secretaries and an executive counsel, all three men under thirty years of age. J5r. Philip Fox, family physician of the La Follettes, who ushered the new governor into this world 33 years ago and was to be honorary (Continued on page 4 column 1) Dry Law Upheld by Appeal Court Validity Sustained in Case Similar to Newark Decision NEW YORK U.R) "Validity ot the ISth amendment was sustained by the United States circuit court of appeals today in a case that is virtually identical with the one under; which Federal Judge William Clark, Newark, declared prohibition invalid. The conviction of Louis Thibeault who was sentenced to the Ohio federal reformatory for selling, two pints of whisky, was affirmed in a decision read by Judge Manton. Judges Hand and Chase concurred.

Geiger to OpenU. S. Court Term Jan. 13 With Judge F. A.

Geiger, Milwaukee, on the bench, the January term of federal court will open here Tuesday, Jan. 13. It is expected that Judge Geiger will hear the civil cases on the docket, with another judge coming in for the long list of prohibition violation cases awaiting trial. The last offenders to be sentenced by Judge Geiger- in federal court Saturday were Joe Fitzpatrick, Madison, charged with possession of moonshine whisky, and Bert Rad-datz, Town of Wyocena, sale of home brew beer and wine. Both were sentenced to serve three months In the Milwaukee house of correction.

Aunt Het "I like good manners, but Cousin Ben's fancy ivay o' holdin' his saucer when he's drinkin' coffee looks like puttin' on." 'A 'Wis J. $45,000,000 Farm Relief Bill Passes Senate Adds $15,000,000 to Measure for Food Loans By LTLE C. WILSON United Preaa Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON U.R) The senate and house both today passed the drought relief bill but the senate added 515,000,000 for loans for hun-man food to the $45,000,000 amount passed by the house and recommended by the president. The bill must now-go to conference to Iron out differences with the house. The $45,000,000 appropriation was authorized just before the recess but' the resolution adopted by (Continued on Page 4.

Column 6) 25 Men Obtain Work on Bedford Street Sewer Job Twenty-five men were given employment today on the new Bedford street storm sewer, it was announced in the office of the city engineer. More men will be put on the job within a few days. A crew of 60 men will work in shifts of three days each week. Work on the Pennsylvania avenue storm sewer will be police believe it was done either by a long, sharp fingernail or by some such instrument as a nail file. A crudely written note which the assailant thrust into th heands of his victim recounted a previous attempt to kill Mrs.

Hirsch, and revived eports that "S-X," the maniac killer of Queensborough who murdered two men and eluded hundreds of police, was operating again. The note said: "You put up a good fight the last time, but I make sure I make a good job of it now. She will not struggle anymore. Revenge is sweet and how!" -j-ty AW itr II i ill V' III St it if 7 i EDWARD G. XITTEL -CM.

-m 2 a. "Si JACK K. KYLE Railroad Assessment Overturned by Court WASHINGTON U.R) The su preme court today overturned an interstate commerce commission or der which authorized Kuhn, Loeb and company and the National City company as managers of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad reorganization to collect an assessment of $3,500,000 to. pay their fees and expenses.

Dairy Company of Madison) V-t -K IJf ft Vault Opens; Find $20,000 in Cashier Faces Arraignment Despite Story of Kidnaping CHICAGO. (U.R) While 1,000 excited depositors milled about outside, shouting threats against the institution's cashier, the time locked vault doors in the Lawrence Avenue National bank swung open Sunday night and revealed a scene of disorder which caused its president, George Pilot, almost to faint. Since New Year's night, when Cashier John E. Malloy reported how four men mysteriously robbed the bank and forced him to set the time lock so the doors could not be opened for the longest possible period, rumors had spread of what would be found inside the vault. Malloy, who faced arraignment today on a federal embezzlement warrant, was not present when the doors were opened and it was disclosed (Continued on page 4 column 6) Supreme Court Decision Backs Radio Commission WASHINGTON (U.R) The federal radio commission was today sustained in its right to regulate radio broadcasting stations under the radio act of 1927 by a decision of the supreme court.

The court re fused to rule on the direct question of the validity of the law Itself, since It held that point had not been prop erly raised In the procedure followed by the other appellants. ure gislat 3 i' IC.S i SAMUEL BECKER Phil Picks Madison Man for Secretary The first official act of Philip F. La Follette as governor of Wisconsin was to appoint his executive staff today. Two secretaries were named J. K.

Kyle, Whitewater, and Edward G. Littel, Madison. Mr. Kyle has long been identified with the La Follette- movement, served as one of the secretaries to Senator Robert M. La Follette, at Washington for a time and was campaign manager for Phil La Follette this year.

He. was graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1927. Mr. Littel was graduated from the (Continued on page 4 column 6) State Rail Body Loses Washburn Rate Fight WASHINGTON dJ-P) The Washburn Water Works company, Washburn, won its fight for higher rates under a supreme court decision today. Lower courts had allowed the increase in Injunction proceedings against the Wisconsin railroad commission brought by W.

G. Maxcy, receiver for the company. (Sponsored by the Bowman s'4 Woman Left for Dead in Fire Plea for Milk The 1929 legislature is to be asked early in the session to take action with reference to the milk situation. Two plans are suggested: They are 1. A resolution for a legislative inquiry into the cost of milk distribution with particular reference as to the reason for placing 75 per cent of the burden of the lessening in the Tetail price tf milk in the Chicago area upon the shoulders of the milk producers.

2. A resolution directing the agriculture and marketing commission NEW YORK CU.R) For the second time in less than a year, the mysterious assailant who has tried to kill Mrs. Rebecca Hirsch, estranged wife of a prominent produce dealer, attacked ber today and left her unconscious on the eighth floor of an office building after trying to set fire to the structure. She was found with a fractured skull. Mrs.

Hirsh's hands and feet were and nearby, on the floor of the room, flames crackled through a pile of newspapers. The letter was scratched deeply on Mrs. Hirsh's chest, and in on W-I-S Tune (780 kc.) Tonight at 7:15 for the Game mmi ir..