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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23

trative departments, no well digeSted
plans for operations, no combination or
concert in the movement of the differ
ent armies; but the strength and re-
sources Of the country were wasted in
puny and unsuccessful efforts or OBJ
jects, and presented the singular spec
tacle of powerful nation invaded and
defeated at all points
This is picture, it must be &C.
knowledged. by no means f1attering to
our national pride; but it is true pic
ture, and the time and the occasion
require that the truth be told
Same Argument Advanced.
Army circles today are practically
putting up the same argument to keep
their commissioned personnel intact.
Service men are pointing out that it Is a
periods of economic distress throughout
the world represent times when the
possibilities of conflict-internal as we'll
as external-are most acute; and that,
therefore. wiss policy demands that
military training and ornaments be in
creased instead of decreased during
such times.
However, observers have pointed out
that the present day Army circles are
split into factions over the War De-
partment's appropriations. The pro-
posed curtailment by S54,O00,000 of the
Army's non-military activities-the En-
glneers Corps rivers and harbors work
lis being Endorsed by some officers be-
cause it is their opinion this appro-
priation has become drag on the run
ming expenses allotted for its military
activities.
Army air circles complained that
they are being treated unjustly by ctfi-
GERS OF the line, according to observers,
because the appropriation for this
branch Of the service is also having q
tendency to endanger the operating ex-
penses for other military branches. The
air service is making a fight to avoid
losing allowances for flying hours.
1t was reported reliably that the civil
ian workers in the department are
backing the campaign of the Air and
Engineers corps against the regular inc
service because of the latter's stand OF;
appropriations. Meantime, the admin
istration has let it be known that il
will stand firm on its decision to cur
tail the appropriations by $144, O00, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
FORUM TO PRESENT
ATTORNEY GENERAL
Homer S. Cummings to Speak
in Cabinet Radio Series
Tomorrow.

Attorney General Homer S. Cum
mings will speak tomorrow night in the
cabinet series of the National Radio
Forum, arranged by The Washington
Star and broadcast over a coast to
coast network Of the National Broad
casting Co. The Attorney General will
be heard here through Station WRC
beginning at 1920 o'clock.
Discussing the problems facing the
Department of Justice, it is understood
the Attorney General will explain to
the American people. the scope and
functions Of this department, which in
these days has a heavy responsibility
The cabinet series of addresses in tine
National Radio Forum has been at
tracing Nationwide attention. As the
members of President Roosevelts cab
met go before the microphone here,
they speak directly to the American
people, and tell them of current prob
lens of Government.
Mr.. Cummings is the fourth member
Of the cabinet to speak in the National
Forum series.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
CROWDS WILL VISIT
FINAL DISPLAY OF
CHERRY BLOSSOMS
(Continued From First Page.)

announced that no special trafic ar
rangements have been prepared for to-
day. Capt. Doyle o. Hickey, the super
intendent, and his associate, Capt. p.
j. Carroll, are anticipating that traffic
will flow smoothly in the regular order.
If it becomes necessary, however. altera-
tons will be made on the spot, as re-
quirements develop. it was explained
last night. Comparatively little traffic
is looked for in East Potomac Park to-
day, so the park authorities are assign
ing only nine officers on special trafic
detail. Officers will be stationed at
strategic points to insure steady flow
of machines. The widened Fourteenth
street, that runs through Potomac Park,
has solved in large degree the hitherto
vexing problem of cars coming out
from Hams Point, officials said Further,
the street car tracks have been removed
from lower Fourteenth street, elimi-
mating another perplexing barrier to
smooth flowing traffic out of East Po-
tspac Park. police authorities asserted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
PRISON FIRE SURVIVOR
CAPTURED IN HOLD-UP
New Haven Prisoner Says He Was
in Columbus Disaster of 1880,
When 322 Perished.,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, April a.
George Miginone, 80, of Pittsburgh; Pa.
a former inmate of the penitentiary at
Columbus, Ohio, today was held In
$4,000 bond for a hearing Tuesday
on charge Of robbery with violence.
He had been arrested after q chase.
His gun damned after firing one shot.
After his arrest Miginone told police
he was in the penitentiary at the time
of the Easter Monday fire of 1880, In
which 1922 convicts lost their lives, one
of the number being Lester Boyle, for
merly of this city, who with Miginone
had been sentenced for a bank hold
up in Toledo. Miginone was paroled
after serving six years and four months
Of a IS to Is year sentence.
Miginone, about am, went to the
market place where Aristides Damiani
a grocer, was buying live chickens The
latter told police he yelled. and as other
marketmen were attracted to the spot
Miginone ran. Patrolman j. J. Peco-
raro took up the chase, f1red three
times and drove him into an alley
where Miginone surrendered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
ten ARE RESCUED
IN SNOWBOUND WEST
Two Persons Still Missing al
Three-Day Storm Piles Up
Deep Drifts.

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, April 22.-Ten Of the II
persons missing since three-day storm
piled deep snowdrifts in States border
ing the Rockies were located late today
Rescue parties battled drifts into Coal
Greek Canyon, near Denver, to reach
six young persons trapped in a cabin
by the storm. Four others, feared lost
in the storm between here and Cheyenne
arrived safely in Greeley today. A snow
pillow broke through the road and
rescued their marooned motor car
In Southern Colorado, rescue party
still sought two Colorado Springs bust
ness men, who failed to return from q
motor car trip to fish hatchery be-
tween Divide and Cripple Greek, Colo
Rising temperatures which caused
snow to melt rapidly aided State High
way Department plows in clearing roads
into regions where missing persons were
last reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
WON PAPEN MAY GO
ITO FOREIGN Office
Transfer of Premiership of
Prussia to Goering Arouses
Speculation.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, April 22-Transfer Of the
functions Of the Prussian premiership
from Vice Chancellor Franz Won Papen
to Cabinet Minister Hermann Goering
aroused speculation in political circles
today about the possibility of the vice
chancellor becoming foreign minister.
Concerning Col. Won Papen's future
activity in the government, an official
communique said he will devote him.
self wholly to his duties as the chan
cellor's substitute and especially as the
governments representative at i-.--na-
tional conferences and meetings of
ministers"
Slated for Transfer.
This was widely interpreted to mean
that he was slated for early transfer to
the foreign ministry, now headed by
Baron Konstantin Won Neurath.
The fact that Won Papen rather than
Won Neurath went to Rome recently
to negotiate with Premier Mussolini
and the Pope was regarded in political
circles as foreshadowing the early
IcSikuh1Ou Oh The lOTelgn munster.
1t is reported that Won Neurath is
most anxious to resume his old post as
Ambassador at London, but the cab
met. according to the Vossische lei
tung, also has under ADJUSTMENT a plan
to make him governor Of his native
state. Wuerttemberg.
While DR.. Alfred Rosenberg, head
Of the Na1 party's foreign political
division. has seemed to many Hitlerites
to be the logical candidate for Won
Neuraths job, it appears that Chan
cellor Hitler has been warned his ap-
pointment now. would be inexpedient
because of his bitter animosity toward
Soviet Russia.
Desire Amity With U. s. s. r.
In view Of the strained relations with
Poland Germany feels that a continue
ton Of cordial diplomatic relations
with the q. S. s. r. is desirable.
But whether or not DR.. Rosenberg
must yield for the present to Col. Won
Papen, there is no doubt that his Nal
foreign political division will exert q
determining influence on the German
foreign office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
SYRIAN HEIMWEHR JOINS
NAZI PARTY IN GERMANY
Agreement Is Announced by Aus
trian Faction-For Hitler
Cooperation.

BY the Associated Press.
GRAZ, Austria, April 22.-The Sty-
rian Heimwehr (Home Guard), which
for some weeks has been considering an
alliance with elements favoring Chan
cellor Adolf Hitler of Germany, today
announced the formal conclusion of an
agreement Of cooperation with the
Nazi party
At the same time, efforts to bring
other branches Of the Heimwehr to-
gether with the Nazis under q similar
agreement have been unsuccessful.
The Syrian move was considered Of
unusual importance In view Of the mu-
nicipal election in Innsbruck tomorrow.
The Christian Social (Catholic) party
now holds control Of the Innsbruck
municipal council by the margin of only
one vote out of 20 mandates. The OUT
come Of the voting tomorrow is expect
ed IN many quarters to point the way
In the future for the Hitler movement
in Austria.
1t has been estimated that the Nazis
may win five or six seats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
DEATH THREATENS GIRL
WITH BLEEDING NOSE
Denver Doctors Unable to Find
Suitable TRANSMISSION Volun-
teers for Case.

By the Associated Press.
DENVER, April 22.-Near death from
a nose hemorrhage which has continued
undated since March 3, Dolores Per-
singer, IL, smiled bravely in a hospital
here today while physicians examined
the blood of more than 100 volunteers
who responded to appeals issued by the
child's parents and medical authorities
Physicians were frank in saying a
blood similar to the rare type which
flows through Dolores veins must be
found soon to save her life. Her con-
dition is caused by a glandular disturb
ance. Tests of the blood of the ma
jority Of the volunteers have revealed
none suitable for TRANSMISSION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
SENATORS FAIL TO REACH
DECISION IN LONG CASE
Subcommittee Weighs Publication
Of Petitions Urging Unseating
of Louisianan.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee dis
cussed without reaching a decision yes
terday the question of whether petitions
filed with the Senate urging the I'M
seating of Senator Long, Democrat, of
Louisiana, were privileged for publica-
ton.
Chairman King said another meeting
would be held this week.
The committee also discussed whether
the Senate had the right to refuse to
receive any petition Of q defamatory
nature and found precedent in action
of Vice President Van Buren,, who
turned down a petition rejecting on
the Senate.
The inquiry is being made at the re-
quest Of Senator Lona
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
HEAD OF MINE UNION
/ is SEVERELY beaten
President Of Local Attacked by
Group Of Men on Street in
West Frankfort, Ill.
BY the Associated Press.
WEST EP ANREOP'

BY the Associated Press.
WEST FRANKFORT. ILL.,, April a.
Another clash in the Southern Illinois
coal mine strife occurred here this aft
ernoon when H. T. Taylor, president OF
Coal Local Union No. Is of the Progress
sive Miners Of America, was severely
beaten by group of men in front Of a
justice of the peace Office
Officers broke up the fight and Tay-
Tor, who was recently elected constable
of Frankfort Township, made his es-
cape.
Maj. McMacin Of Salem was on duty
in the coal field as an observer for the
Illinois National Guard, so no other
trouble was reported from any section
today. Deputy sheriffs last night broke
meeting at Zeigler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
HOPEI CAMPAIGN FEARED,
Chinese See Indications Of Drive Farther
Into Province.


TIENTSIN, China, April % CP.-De-
office that the japanese and Manchu-
kuo Armies have no intention Of advanc-
ing west OF the Ivan River unless they
are attacked, Chinese and foreign OBJ
servers here said today there were in
creasing indications the invaders were
ready to drive farther into Hopei Prov
ince.
These observers expressed the opinion
the attackers would not hesitate to en-
ter the Tientsin and Peiping areas II
Chinese resistance were continued.
Foreign officials said II the Japanese
advanced further marked changes in
this area might be expected"
There were reports that Chinese mill
tary authorities had concealed 20 anti
aircraft guns in Peiping In anticipation
Of Japanese air raids.
Political intrtgues among the Chinese
continue to be rampant, with leading
generals and officials the objects Of
vicious and conflicting attacks. These
leaders are charged with plotting to
overthrow the National government in
North China and with cooperating with
the Japanese.
The majority of the Chinese public
appears to be opposed to any breach
with the Marking central government,
the feeling being that the salvation Of
North China lies In continued loyalty
to Marking, since North China cannot
exist alone.
Chinese participating In efforts to
form buffer state In the area east Of
the Ivan River and south Of the Great
Wall are branded by Chinese newspapers
a. traitors whom no red-blooded Chi
nese would follow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
$2,125, 900 TO BE SPENT
TO ADVERTISE COTTON
Budget to Be Used On and Before
National Week, May IS to 20,
Chiefly in Newspapers.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 22-The Cotton
Textile Institute announced last NIGHT
that approximately $2,125,000 will abe
spent in advertising cotton merchandise
before and during National Cotton
week, May IS to 20.
George A. Sloan, president of the in
Stitute, said most of this amount would
be expended for newspaper space. He
said q survey indicated fully 1000 900
lines OF copy, as complete pages or in
half and quarter page sections, would be
used by retail merchants in centering
the advertising spotlight on cotton and
cotton products.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
RECEIVERSHIP NOTICES

RICHMOND, Va, April ~ (R.-No-
tices Of receivership action being taken
In the Richmond City Circuit Court
against the Independent Indemnity Co.
and the International Reinsurance
Corporation were filed with the State
Corporation Commission today.
The commissions order said one Pc
tition is by the American Bank and
Trust Co. Of Suffolk, and Hugh L. Hoi-
land with claims totaling $2,166, ana
the other Is by C.. G. Sharp, I. w.
Jacobs and, r. Lee Page, Inc, with
claims aggregating $4,000.
John M. Purcell, State treasurer,
holding $4,000 bonds in his CUSTODY,
was made c0sdefendant in both actions.
The Corporation Commission named
Commissioner Thomas w. Ozlin as its
representative in the proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
BLACK FUNERAL HELD
Geological Survey Employees Bod!
Sent to Marshall, Mo,

Funeral services were held Friday eve
ming at Gawler's funeral home for Miss
Virginia B. Black, employe Of the Geo.
logical Survey, who died suddenly We'd
Eesday from cerebral hemorrhage.
A resident at the AL States Hotel.
Miss Black had gone to her home at
noon after complaining Of Q severe
headache during the morning ut the
resident Of Warrington 16 years. The
body was taken to her native city,
Marshall, Mo-, for burial Monday. ac-
companied by her sister, Mrs. Amy Nc
Cormick Of this city. She is also sur
vived by two sisters In California and
three brothers in Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
DANGER DECLARED PASSED.
Four Breaks in Levee Release Preasur'
of Flood.

KENNETH, Mo-, April 20 OP.-Four
breaks in the st. Francis River levee
have relieved the pressure on the Mis-
souri, side and have flooded about IL
square miles on the Arkansas side Of
the river, Blair Ross, United States
Army engineer, said tonight.
The crest of flood on the river had
gone on with diminished force toward
Senath and Cardwell, Mo.
The danger is virtually past now"
said Ross, land we expect little fur
Their damage from the water. The
town of Nimmons, Ark. is flooded to
a depth of several feet and most Of the
inhabitants have gone to higher ground.
Many farmers have left their homes
temporarily and will return when the
water recedeS."
The civilian force Of nearly q thou
sand men who worked on the levees
yesterday was reduced to 300 today.
National Guardsmen from three Mis-
souri, companies were still on duty,
however
The river here fell about S feet last
night and today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
FEW FREE OF SUPERSTITIONS,
SCIENTIST SAYS AFTER TESTS
Finds People Afraid of Black Cats Avoiding "13h" and
Other Ominous Signs.

very elegant shoulders at very smart
dinner parties, Of hearing intelligent
business men express fear because they
had seen q new moon over the wrong
shoulder, Of looking In vain for the
18th floor in New York Office build
ines and Of watching Park avenue dow
ayers running from black cats.
Mothers should speak the truth to
their children" he said, leaving out
everything from the stork to the DOGGY
man legend. But they are on the
was married in something borrowed
and something blue and always knock
on wood when they boast Of . lucky
break" -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
BODY FOUND'IN RIVER

SAVANNAH, Ga. April 81 Op.-A
body believed to be that Of Gilbert
Nutini, Philadelphia seaman, who
leaped into the Lower Savannah River
on March % from q coastwise steamer,
was found in the river today.
Nutini dove or fell from the stern
Of the steamer Roanoke of the Mer-
chants & Miners Transportation Co.
as the vessel was proceeding down the
Savannah River to sea en- route to
Philadelphia after calling here.
A life preserver was tossed Nutini
after the Roanoke had been halted,
but officers of the ship said he pushed
the preserver away. Mrs. Nutini lives
In Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23

The regions GnaC nave been cleared OF
Chinese troops, without seeking any
agreement with the Chinese.
Counter Movement Secuted.
Any Chinese units attempting to re-
enter this zone viii be bombed by Jap
anese military planes and If that meth
cd fails to GUST them infantry opera.
tons are to be renewed. It is the belief
OF the japanese command that no
major attempt at reoccupation IS likely
because Of the defeats and casualties
the Chinese have suffered since April
10, when the moppins-up campaign
was started.
The war Office spokesman admitted
that the japanese are anxious, because
Of q revival of banditry and instruction
IN Manchukuo, to move part of their
troops which have participated in the
Jehol and North China campaigns back
to their old stations In Manchuria.
It was asserted that the japanese
government has no intention of assist
ing in the extension of the authority of
the Manchukuo government south Of
the Great WALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
TROOPS INCREASED
IN LEVEE BLASTING
Guard Strengthened With
Further Threats Of Dyna-
hitting in Flood Area.
BY the Associated Press.
-r1Y 0NNT AHsre

BY the Associated Press.
BELzONI Miss, April 2.-Full
strength of troops in the delta levee
war zone" was thrown along protec-
ton walls on the west side Of the Yazoo
River on a five-mile front tonight to
prevent recurrence of three determined
attempts last night to unloose flood
waters bottled up east and north Of
Belzoni.
Every available precaution was taken
by National Guard Officers as per-
sistent reports circulated here that an
other effort would be made to dynamite
the levee between Big Atchafalaya
Dam and French Bayou, scene OF last
nights disturbance.
Shots Fail to Take Effect.
None of the several hundred shots
exchanged last night between troops,
civilian guards and the wouid-oe dyna-
miters took effect, check-up today
showed, and the levee system south Of
the city was intact.
Location of three terrific explosions
reported by guards between midnight
and dawn today, had not been deter
mined.
Ammunition supplies were rushed to
the troops during the day and all
equipment checked.
Prepared for Danger.
1--WE are prepared to cope with any
situation that may arise" Maj. T. B.
Birdsong, commander OF the guardsmen,
said after an inspection of his troops
late today.
An order issued yesterday by Adjt.
Gen. Thomas j. Grayson for withdrawal
of the troops from the Belzoni sector
today was countermanded by the guard
commander.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23

ed to supervise the "rock pile" suddenly
called the men back to work.
Once inside the camp, 1t was easy to
learn the reason the men being sent to
make little ones out of big ones" A
"hard-boiled" Army top sergeant ex-
planned It.
There are only few grumblers in
camp" said First Sergt. r. H. Nesbit,
but we don't bother them as long as
they do their work. But II they lie
around all day doing nothing, while the
other men are working, I shoot them
out to the rock pile"
Required TO Keep Oath.
He soon had chance to show how
he handled the "grumblers."' As he
was speaking, another sergeant broke
In to say that three Of the men had
been "sncoty with the lieutenant and
they're waiting for you IN the head
quarters tent"
The "top-kick" went to attend the
trio who had got snooty" with the
lieutenant. The writer overheard him
handle the situation.
Listen, you fellows" he began, back
at Fort Washington you held up your
hands and swcre you would obey all
orders for six months. Now, II you're
going to get yellow and lay down on the
job, If you lack the CUTS to stick it out,
say SO now. Well pack you in a truck
and send you back to town. haven't
got time to fool with you. You joined
up with this outfit of your own free
will. so either be real men and stick
1t out or be cutters and get out"
The men, mere youngsters, apparently
decided to heed the sergeant's advice
and stick it out. There were no trucks
leaving for town anyway.
Later. Lieut.. Carhart and his mess
sergeant said the food ration for the
civilian army was 80 cents day, more
than cents higher than the barracks
ration for the Regular Army. For one
meal alone, dinner, 200 pounds Of beef
are served, while the rest of the daily
rations consist Of 100 pounds of pork
sausage or bacon, 400 pounds Of po-
tatoes, two cases of eggs, in addition to
huge quantities of green vegetable and
some sort Of dessert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23
JIGSAW PUZZLE CAUSE
OF DAMAGE BY FIRE
Insurance Company Forced to Set
tie Claim Of 50 Cents With
Owners of Davenport.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOPEKA, Kans., April 22.-Danger
other than the possibility Of mental
strain, turks in the jigsaw puzzle.
A Topeka insurance company has set
tied q claim for q fire which started
when members of . family and guests
were working one Of the puzzles. A
piece dropped and rolled under a dav-
export. While hunting it with match
in his hand, searcher set fire to the
davenport fringe.
The claim was for so cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-04-23

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, April 22.-No one Is
entirely free Of superstitious slavery,
said DR., Otis W. Caldwell Of Columbia
University today, no matter how intel
ugent he or she may be.
DR., caldwell is attached to the Inst-
tute Of School experimentation and has
spent several years studying supcrsti-
ton.
among the 5000 individuals this
department has questioned" he said,
"96 Der cent Of the women admitted
to be strongly influenced by such un-
founded beliefs"
He told Of seeing salt thrown over