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Key to Revolutionists' Post
at Torreon, Strategic City,
Falls to FederaIs Without
Opposition.
RAILROADS HARD HIT
BY REBEL DESTRUCTION
Americans Leave Beleaguered
Town as Fight for Control Draws
Near-Many Others Unable to
Flee Danger Zone Because Of
Shortage of Funds.
BY the Associated Press.

OS Vic ASSOCidCed FfeSS.
MEXICO CITY, March 15.-
Col. Ricardo Tapia, chief Of the
presidential staff, announced
at noon today that calvary con-
shutting the advance guard of
Gen. Gales army, occupied
Durango this morning.
The forces of the rebel Gen.
Juan Getalberto Amaya were
stated to have fled from Du-
range on the approach of the
federals, presumably going
north.
Gen. Gales himself was ex-
pected to reach the city by
midday to establish headquar-
tiers in preparation for a march
on Torreon, the rebel strong
hold, upon which five federal
columns are now converging.
BY the Associated Press.
Battle lines between federals
and revolutionists around the
strategic city of Torreon grew
closer today as powerful rival
armies were reported advancing
on one another in an effort to
come to grips.
The wide encircling movement
of Gen. Gales, federal command
er-in-chief, to close in on Torreon
and cut off the rebel retreat
northward, continued to develop
steadily.
Four other federal armies were also
advancing on Torreon, three from the
east and one from the south.
The government has expressed fear
that the insurgent army will not stand
and fight, but win fee northward In an
effort to escape.
Advices from Juarez, on the contrary,
said the rebels were reported on the
march south from Torreon to meet the
federal forces outside of the city.
At Naco, on the border, another bat
tie was imminent between 1900 federals
and 1000 Insurgents. Ever since the
return of Naco to the government fold
1t has been thorn in the side Of
rebels, for whom it was an important
point both for sending reinforcements
southwark and as an avenue of escape
to the American border In case Of re-
verses.
While the rebels have been inactive
for the lastsfew days on the west coast,
Gen MANGO was again reported en-
route to take command Of the insurgent
forces near MaZatlan.
Many Americans are stranded In Tor
reon, unable to obtain travelling funds
because of the closing of banks. Others
are arriving at Juarez, having succeed
ed in leaving the beleaguered city.
Five high ranking rebel officers have
been executed in Vera Cruz after court
martial
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The single bloom cherry trees will be
in blossom about April if the weather
continues favorable, Lieut.. Col. U. S.
Grant, Sd, director of Public Buildings
and Public Parks, announced today.
The double bloom cherry trees will BIOS
som about April 20, dependent, too,
upon suspicious weather.
Should the weather favor Washing
tonians and the probable date for the
blooming of the cherry trees prove cor
rect, 1t will mean that the blooms will
unfold few days earlier than last
year. This will be too late for Easter,
however. which comes earlier than
usual this year. with Easter Sunday
falling on March 81.
Easter Sunday, which fell on April
8 last year, witnessed the single blooms
in blossom. while the double blooms
came into their own April Is.
The last few days with benignant
weather have brought al out "a wonder
ful change" In the cherry trees, Charles
Hcnlock. chief OF the horticultural divi-
SION Of the office O.. public buildings and
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HOPE CROWS FOR 1000
TRAPPED BY FLOOD AT
ELBA AS WATER DROPS
Scenes of Horror
In Elba Described
By Woman Refugee
Hundreds Are MarOOned
on Roofs Of Houses
as Water Rises.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March IS. -
Scenes of horror were related in a
telephone interview with the Birming-
ham Age Herald by Miss Allie Hughes
Coffee County home demonstration
agent, one of five known refugees who
have escaped from ood-stricken Elba
Ala.
Water submerging the tops of Auto
mobiles flowed through the courthouse
square," Miss Hughes said.
Hundreds of families had sought
refuge in the courthouse when the
muddy waters first began to lick at
their homes, and at pm. hundreds
OF other families were marooned on the
roofs OF their houses or had sought
safety In the more substantially built
business houses.
I'VE are used to floods in Elba and
when this one struck we paid little
attention at first
Teachers Dismiss Pupils.
"The water started rising early
Thursday morning and by $50 am.
had risen to height to cause school
authorities to dismiss their pupils.
BY 1890 pm. the water was well
into the residential district and families
were moving to higher ground. In an
other hour the water poured down the
business streets and continued rising
rapidly, soon submerging the automo-
biles left parked at the curb.
Our rescue was effected by two men
who passed our home In a canoe.
THE water was SO swift we thought
several times we would be capsized in
the brief half mile we were forced to
ride through the whirling currents.
II have walked the distance that
they took us in the canoe dozens of
times. 1t is brief five minutes walk
Last night 1t took us more than an
hour to negotiate the distance and every
second was tense with the thought that
one misstep and We would all be hurled
into the raging stream.
Reaches Higher Sections.
1.-THE colored section of the city was
first hit. Within short time, how
ever, the rising flood had reached the
higher sections.
within view OF our home we could
not see whether any homes had been
washed away, but the water. ever rising,
and ever flowing more swiftly, must
surely have swept away many houses.
Eat first residents of the town drifted
about in canoes in the shallow waters,
somewhat inclined to take the flood as
a joke.
In an hour or two conditions
changed, and what at first appeared
to be an expensive lark grew to be a
grim, serious situation. in which strong
men battled to save lives and homes.
At S pm, when Miss Hughes was
brought to safety, rescue workers an
nounced that currents had become SO
swift that further attempts at rescue
with the small craft available would
be foolhardy.
The other four women brought to
safety were Mrs. II. G. johnson, Mrs. c.
B. johnson, Christine and Louise john
son, the latter two high school girls.
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ARMIES APPROACH ToRREoN.
Only Weak Resistance II Offered
AImazan Soldiers.

LAREDO, Tex, March IA R1.-En-
countering only weak resistance with
skirmishes, the nearest approach to
actual fighting, Gen. Juan Almazan, in
cooperating with two other federal
armies in an attempt to take Torreon
from the rebel forces now entrenched
there, advanced today to viesca. Goa
muiia, 80 miles east of Torreon, and
San Pedro, 80 miles northeast, Rafael
de Ia Colina. Mexican consul here, told
men.
Colina said his information came
from Col. r. Garcia de Alba, chief of
artillery for Almazan at Monterey. Col.
de Alba said that a censorship Of mill
tary news had been established ct
and that nothing concerning
troop movements would be transmitted
from the newspaper men with Almazan.
The advance brings Gen. AlmaZan's
forces near the rim Of the great saucer
in which Torreon sits, surrounded by
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PRINCESS is STRICKEN.
Danish Visitor Is Operated Upon
in Los Angeles.

PASADENA, Calf, March Is (P)---
Princess Erik of Denmark was stricken
with appendicitis last night and operat-
ed upon at hospital In Los Angeles.
She came here recently with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Booth Of
Canada, and her year-old daughter
Princess Erik was reported as getting
along nicely today. She became i'll
following a round of golf yesterday
afternoon. Prince Erik, who formerly
lived on an estate at Arcadia, Calf.
near here, was called to Denmark by
his father several months ago. The
princess returned to America to visit
her parents In Canada. They came to
Pasadena because of the princess
health.
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RANCHER is HELD
FOR Staying WOMAN
Butcher Knife and AK Used in
California Tragedy and Suspect,
Police Say, Attempted Suicide
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DELANO, Calf, March 15.-Levi
Fletcher, rancher, was held here to-
day for the murder Of Miss Susie Tab
Ton, 80. who was hacked to death with
a butcher knife and an ak some time
early yesterday. County officers said
Fletcher had confessed the shaking, but
had refused to reveal the motive.
Miss Tabron's body was found in her
home last night by Fletcher's sister,
Miss Georgia Embry, and Frank Burke,
both of Bakersfield.
Fletcher attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his throat and wrists when
confronted by officers. They declared
Fletcher and Miss Tabron had visited
Arizona together some time ago and
that they had quarreled recently.
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Jess Harper, colored. obtained gaso-
line on false pretenses, police say. He
almost escaped paying the penalty by
resorting to the same tactics in Police
Court today.
Seated in the dock awaiting arraign-
ment beside James S. Lindsey. colored,
charged with larceny of pint of milk.
Harper answered when the name Of
his companion was called and stepped
before Judge Isaac r. Hit.
This man has good record" said
Assistant United States District Attor-
ney Irvine Goldstein. HE pleads guilty
to the theft of the milk and recon-
mend that execution Of sentence be
SUSPENDED" -
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SPANISH CABINET PLANS
MEETING ON DISORDERS
Measures Contemplated to Pre-
serve Tranquility of Nation.
Students Riots Continue.

BY the Associated Press.
MADRID, March Is. - Official an
nouncement was made early today that
the cabinet would meet later and adopt
fresh measures for the maintenance
of order throughout the country. The
announcement followed renewal of stu
dents rioting in the center Of Madrid
last night.
The announcement referred to ''the
agitators persisting in their unpatriotic
attitude and forgetting all considera-
tons of national interest" 1t adds that
while the government does not consider
the situation grave. it regards it rs one
both unpleasant and intolerable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-15
FIRST BRITISH ROYALTY
VISIT BERLIN SINCE WAR
Duke and Duchess of York Stop
While En- Route to Prince
Olaf's Wedding.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN. March 15.-A member OF
the British royal house set foot today
in the German capital for the first time
since the World War when the Duke
and Duchess of York passed through
1ncognito on their way to the marriage
of Prince Olaf and Princess Martha at
Oslo.
The duke and duchess arrived in the
morning and visited the former Kaiser,s
palace. They did further sightseeing in
the afternoon. and planned to leave for
Scandinavia by the Swedish ferry route.
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ALL STREETS UNDER WATER.
Food Situation Regarded Acute In
FIomatOn. Ala.

FLOMATON, Ala, March is P.-
With nine trains of the Louisville and
Nashville Railroad tied up here, four of
them passenger trains, and commune
cation by railroad cut off in all direc-
tons by flood, this little town was sorely
pressed last night to care for its usual
population.
The food situation was regarded as
acute. Sufficient foodstuffs was on
hand to last possibly through Friday,
but relief will be needed by Saturday, 1t
was indicated last night. All streets
are under water.
No trains have been operated out OF
Flomaton since Wednesday night.
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GALE SWEEPS GULF COAST.
Excessive Rain Accompanies 6eMiie
Mississippi Wind:

GULFPORT, Miss, March Is P).-
Winds of gale force from the south
reaching a velocity of so miles an hour
last night swept the Gulf coast, ac-
companied by violent thunderstorm
and excessive rainfall. The rain added
to the volume of water in swollen
streams throughout Southern Missis-
sippi, where flood levels already had
been reached. No damage was reported.
Heavy rains were reported today at
points north of here as far as Menden-
hall. In the watersheds of the Pearl.
Biloxi, Wolf and Pascagoula Rivers,
where streams were overfiowing, sections
of highways were under water and rail-
road tracks were threatened.
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Court Frees Wrong Man. Recalls Him
And Imposes Sentence of 100 Days

Harper endeavored to appear modest
and raised his right hand as the clerk
informed him that sentence Of 1870
days would be suspended. He then
walked from the courtroom.
Lindsey stepped forward and denied
being guilty of a charge of false pre-
lenses. He said the court had been
lenient with the wrong man.
Discovering the mistake, court at
taches rushed from the room and re-
turned with Harper. A sentence Of 100
days was imposed. while Lindsey was
released from the suspended sentence.
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Bank Statements

Washington clearing house, $5.4o4,-
0l6.74.
Treasury balance, $l3.738,S17
New York clearing house exchange,
81 $40. 100000.
New York clearing house balances.
sl8l 900 Geo
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CHILDREN FIND MILLIONS
OF RUBLES IN TREASURE
Saroysk Desert Colony Yields Dia-
mond- Studded Icons and
Gold Coins.
Nv the Associated press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAMARA, Russia, March l5.-Treas-
ure, the value of which was estimated
at several million rubles, has been ex-
cavated by children from a colony bor-
dering on the Sarovsk Desert. The
valuables consisted of old diamond
studded icons, gold coins and other
precious objects.
1t is supposed that the treasures were
buried by monks from local monas-
terry at the beginning of the revolution
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JAPAN BUDGET PASSED.
S7ss, 400, 900 Provided in Annual
Appropriation Measure.

TOXIC, March Is P).--The Japa-
nese budget, totaling l,752000.000 yen
approximately $788, 400 ,0000, was passed
by both houses of Parliament today.
1t provides 268,0O0,o00 yen for the
navy and 231, 100000 for the army.
Supplementary estimates will be pre-
Sented shortly.
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Many Southern under water today with
the creeks and rivers
which section of continued to rise
Regular communication off and reports OF
conditions mainly refugees and from ouosts OF
No check
Of the number injured possible.
Elba Ala persons the high
with the National Guard base
away reported that of taller build
the could the of
the marooned citizens
Brewton Ala under water and communication cut off
building
flooded Other flooded included Fomaton Casebey and
Big Creek
Thyve persons Greek and 81 taken
safety from the vicinity National Guardsmen
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Eaker Hops for Brownsville.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March Is Op).
Capt. Ira C.. Eaker hoped off from
Kelly Field here this morning for
Brownsville, Tex, from which place he
plans to start tomorrow on a dawn-to-
dusk flight to France Field, Panama
Canal Zone. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-15

At Windham's Mills the soldiers on
their way to Elba found between Is
and 80 persons in flooded store and
rescued g women and children, the
others refusing to be taken out. They
told the soldiers that the residents of
Eiba were in sore need.
The soldiers tied their motor boat
outside the store and rowed to effect
the rescue. Among those taken out
was an unidentified infant.
Efforts to carry on radio commune
cation between airplanes and the rescue
parties were made, but the planes were
forced to return to their base because
Of the heavy fog which hung over the
flooded district.
Other Sections Suffer.
While Alabama was hardest hit, many
other sections OF the country were SUI
fering from floods Communities in
Nebraska, Iowa and Illinois felt the
sfects of Spring freshets, but unless
rains set in no trouble was expected.
The Mississippi was rising rapidly
At Memphis the river was more than
two feet above flood level. 1t was indi-
Gated that the crest of the swollen
waters would be reached there by the
middle OF next week. "a
In New England the Copnecticut and
other rivers were rising. The Mohawk
in New York State was above nooo
level.
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nounced the completion Of single
telephone line from the flooded area to
the rescue base. The operator said they
were attempting to confirm reports that
a Guard unit from Enterprise had sue
ceeded in entering the City of Elba.
He said report was current at the base
that refugees were being removed from
the flooded city by the score.
A plane piloted by Lieut.. McGregor
took off from the field shortly after 8
o'clock to assist in the rescue work.
Oficials at the field were attempting
to establish communication with the
plane piloted by Lieut.. Persons. which
was reported flying in the fog in the
vicinity OF Troy.
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VICTIMS CRY FOR AID.
water Laps Roofs of Higher Buildings
i'm Elba.

NATIONAL GUARD BASE. BIG
CREEK, Ala, March IS tPl.-Nationai
Guardsmen have established telephone
communications with an outpost one
half mile from Elba, where telephone
lireman is perched In tree top.
He reported that the water was zap
ming at the roof tops of the higher
buildings, while the smaller buildings
were completely submerged.
The man, George Borurn, reported
that he could barely see the housetops,
and that the screams of the people atop
the buildings could be heard plainly.
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IS SAVED AT BIG CREEK.
Many of Those Rescued Are Women
and Children.

TROY, Ala, March Is lP-Thirty-
five persons were rescued TINS morning
from tree tops and roofs in the Big
creek settlement on the banks of Big
Greek, a courier reported upon arrival
here. Many of the persons rescued
we're women and children.
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81 RESCUED NEAR ELBA.
Report Current Refugees Are Being
Removed by Scores.

httuutGu W
MONTGOMERY. Ala, March Is up.
Alabama National Guardsmen had
succeeded In rescuing 81 persons,
majority of them women and children
from the inundated regions around
Elba, Gov. Bibb Graves was advised at
$40 I'm. today. The rescue party was
composed of the vanguard of guards
men sent from here early yesterday.
The message was the first direct word
had from the Guardsmen since they
left their headquarters here. 1t made
the terse announcement that the re-
fugees had been removed to safety from
a point miles from the city of Elba,
adding that they were pushing on
toward the flooded city in motor boats.
No casualties were reported.
The high water is up to the caves
of houses at Castleberry. Alabama
strawberry center, according to mes
sage received by the American Teie-
phone 81 Telegraph Co., and residents
there were perched ON roofs and IN
attics.
Swimmer Rescues Lineman.
Flomaton reported IL feet OF water
In low parts of the city. Bill Jackson
a noted long-distance swimmer, rescued
a lineman from drowning, according 10
the report here.
A Government plane dispatched from
Maxwell Field for observation in the
flooded area and TO maintain the radio
communications with the National
Guard rescue base returned to Mont
eomery at 8:45 am. after running into
= dense fog bank at Troy. The plane
piloted by Lieut. Charles S. Gravatt
with Sergt. r. F. L. Choate as observer
will return to the area If visibility clears
A second plane dispatched to thu
flooded area was believed by Gravat
to still be flying blindly In the fog. Il
Is piloted by Lieut.. John w. Persons
with Lieut. Byron A. Glover as observer
Gravatt said he could not see the
ground from a low altitude.
.A&copd message ", Gov. Graves an
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AT Least Five Alabama Towns
Inundated-No Check of
Number Dead Possible. IL
TOTAL OF 90 ARE RESCUED
BY NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS
Guardsmen i'm Motor Boats Push On to
Stricken Area-Planes Forced
Back to Base by Fog.
By the Associated Press.


MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 15-Naional Guard Lieut..
Keso in charge of detachment reported to Gov Graves
today that the tide turned that the water beginning
to fall in the vicinity of Eba a where 1000 residents have been
marooned since yesterday.
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CAROLINA STREAMS RECEDE.

ASHEVILLE, N. c.. March Is R).-
Western North Cardinals food threat
CONTINUED on Page 2, Column Sd
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OPERATORS ARE RESCUED.

Last Telephone Connection With Brew
ton, Ala, Goes Out.
MOBILE, Ala, March Is R.-The
last telephone connection with Brew
ton, Ala, went out at 1880 this morn
ing. At that time several houses were
entirely under water. The water reach
ed the second floor of the telephone ex-
change and the operators were res
cued by boats.
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GOLF OPENING DEFERRED.
East Potomac Course Not in Shape
Because of Rains.

East Potomac Park golf course will
not be opened tomorrow. as intended.
the inaugural of the 1929 season flav-
ing been postponed until Sunday on &C
count Of the continued rain, which
would not permit the green's to be put
In shape for play.
Rock Creek Park will open tomorrow
as scheduled.
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MONCADA'S SON SUICIDE.
Kin of Nicaraguan President Takes
Dose of Poison.

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, March
IS R).-Medardo Moncada, 23-year-
old son of the President OF Nicaragua,
committed suicide today, taking strong
dose of poison.
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WEATHER.

GO. 8. weather Bureau Forecast.)
Rain tonight probably clearing to-
morrow morning; colder tomorrow from
early morning.
Temperatures: Highest. 70, at pm.
yesterday; lowest. SO. at tbs am. today.
Full report on page 9.
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every city block and the regular edi-
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as fast as the papers are printed.