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Evening star., 1934-07-12

The industrial Ruhr is controlled
by two strong business groups. One
Is the Otto Wolf -DeutSche Bank
group. 1t is liberal. Jewish. Catholic.
The other is the Thyssen-Flick Volger
group. 1t is Prussian, militariStic
and Nationalist.
1t is no secret now that the Thys-
sen-Flick Volger group backed Hitler
early in the game and got the upper
hand over its business adversaries.
ThvsSen has been the angel OF
the Ndzis since 1927. II pdS he
,Dho tnpited Hitler to Dusseldorf,
headquarters OF the Steel Men, in
1929, and introduced him TO 300
leading fndustrtdlistS. Again. IN
1882, he brought Hitler to the same
place and presented him to 1000
German industrtalists as "our boy"
When election time came around
the TIyssen crowd contributed S,o00,-
600 marks to the Hitler campaign.
That is about all the money Hitler
had,
Coal Price Rise Natural.
No German insider was surprised
when the price of coal went up after
the election and Thyssen graSped the
whole Ruhr. He was made and still
Is state councillor for West Germany.
a new political Office superseding all
local authorities. He succeeded In
abolishing trade unions and has ruled
his industrial paradise with quiet
shrewdness, while Hitler got the
headlines.
Thvssert fDisely realizes his de-
fedted business ddUers0rtes coH-
stituted the only menace to his
situation. Instead OF cru shtn0
them, he let them stick a finger tn
his pie. The choicest plum they
dreD was Herr bon Papen as Uice
chancellor. Won P1pen himself
oiGnS properties in the RuhrJ
Those who should know something
about it say Mr.. Thyssen has bigger
ideas yet in mind. They believe he
dreams of Germanic racial empire
stretching from Lapland to Bulgaria
and Belgium to the Ukraine, which
would include the iron ore of Lor-
raine, the coal of Belgium and Hol-
land, the steel works Of Western and
Central Europe, the copper of the
Balkans.
If that is really his dream, he must
be eating too many Holsters for din
ner.
Hitler May Be Next.
United States diplomatic experts
will consider it a miracle if Hitler
saves his own head. They believe he
has incurred the enmity Of SO many
different groups he may not escape
learning himself how it feels to be
aSSaSsinated.
Little in this line is expected from
the Roehm group, but something may
come from the relatives of such lead
ers as Won Schleicher and Klausener
and many other minor leaders who
admittedly have been executed or
have disappeared Some of these
missing relatives dropped from sight
at the sound of the first shots and
are supposed to be biding their time.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
Treaty Is Tested
In E1trdditiOn
Fight for Texan
Trinidad Defendant Says
State Vas Not in Union
at Signing.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
PORT OF SPAIN. Trinidad, July
i2.-whether Robert Jones will be
extradited for a Texas murder COM
mitted. authorities claim. by Arthur
c. Wilson, was made 10 depend today
on the fact that Texas was not one
of the United States when the British
extradition treaty was signed.
Texas officials, asserting that Jones
and Wilson are the same man, were
expected to complete their case today
before Magistrate Vincent Brown,
winding up the hearing.
Jones was a steward on the Cana
dian liner Lady Nelson. Because OF
his alleged resemblance 10 Arthur c.
Wilson, charged with numbering Mrs
Irene Debolt. rich and attractive
Cleveland widow. in Texas. in 1881,
he was jailed pending extradition pro-
ceedingS,
Jones lawyer. A. Mason, argued
that the State In which the crime
was committed was not part Of the
Union in Is42. when Great Britain
signed sxtrAditiOn treaties with
Trinidad is British territory.
PREVIOUSLY Mason had submitted
that Zones could not De extradited
from trinidad because British extra
dition treaties did not apply to this
West Indian colony, never having
been proclaimed BY the Trinidad
government.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
DEANE is SELECTED
TO DIRECT NATIONAL
MODERNIZATlON MOVE

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banking and finance. Born in Chi
cago, he spent several years In bank
ing work in San Francisco. and in
1919 bRcame the original vice presi-
dent OF the General Motors Accept
ance Corporation. He held that post
until 1929, when he became president
of the General Motors Holding Cor
poration. He is 46 years old, married
and has three children.
Was N. r. A. Assistant.
The new modernization director has
been acting as an assistant in N. r. A.
in its activities dealing with the dura-
bic goods industries since he came
here three months ago, as well as
assisting in mapping out the housing
program.
THE modernization end of our pro-
gram is in pretty good shape" Mof-
fett said, considering the short space
of time we have had to work it out
We will open up for operation as soon
as we assemble a staff. which will
probably be within 80 days"
The administration, Moffett said,
anticipates real cooperation" from
the durable goods transportation and
building supply industries and from
labor to put the campaign across. He
gave assurance that there would be
no "ballyhoo," declaring the entire
program is one based on sound busi-
ness policies.
Ia Of he 20 AF
dhe public on the idea of property
renovation will rest on industry itself,
Moffett emphasized. He expects the
various building supply, plumbing and
allied industries to devote much ad-
vertising and publicity to moderniza-
ton. leaving the Federal Government
little overhead in this respect.
I'VE are providing the agencies to
loosen credit and get the ball rolling"
he declared. 1T will be up to indus
try to keep it moving after that.
Star Contest Aid Seen.
Locally the Federal campaign is
expected to give decided impetus to
The Stars 81 900 Better Homes Con-
test, which has been under way here
since April and will continue through
September IS. Already, thousands
Of entry blanks and descriptive book
lets on this contest have been dis
trtbuted on request to the home own
ers of the metropolitan area.
The contest offers IA cash prizes
for structural improvements to the
home and a 500 additional award
sponsored by the Board of Trade for
landscaping The Stars prizes are
divided in two groups-for homes
valued at $4,000 and less and for
homes valued at over $4,000 In
each class the awards are: First prize.
$3.50; second prize, s10o; third prize.
$50. and four honorable mention
prizes of S25 each.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
ARNDROPSOU OUT.
Of TAMMANY RACE
Favors J. J. DooIing, Said
to Have TaCit Aid of
Administration.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, July l2.-Edward j.
Ahearn, one of the three leading
candidates for leadership of Tam
many Hall, withdrew last night in
favor of James j. Dooling, who is
said to have the tacit support of the
Federal administration.
Ahearn's unexpected move left the
race, which will end Monday at a
meeting of Tammany district leaders,
between Dooling and Stephen A
Ruddy
II earnestly desire harmony to the
end that there might be a united
democracy and the present dissension
ended" said Ahearn in a statement.
"A leader should be chosen who will
faithfully administer the trust re-
posed in him and who will devote
himself to the betterment of munich
pal affairs and discharge his duties
in the public interest and welfare.
"As to my own personal choice for
the candidate Of leader, shall take
pleasure in casting my vote for James
J. Dooling."
Although Ruddy Is making stih
fight, Dooling was seen in many
quarters as the probable winner be-
cause Tammany workers are eager
for Federal patronage, which so far
has been denied the historic organi-
zatior.
John F. Curry, deposed as leader
last Spring. had fought the nomina-
ton Of Roosevelt in 1882. Dooling,
son OF an old-time Tammany district
leader, led the open fight for Curry'S
dethronement.
Dooling is reported to have won
the approval of Postmaster General
James A. Farley, who has aided in
movement to bring Tammany in
line with the administration. This
drive has had the support Of re
covery party" Democrats, the anti
Tammany faction that backed Joseph
V. Mckee for mayor last Fall.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
ATTORNEY FACES
K|DNAP CHARGE
Virginia Case Follows Fam
lily Dispute Over Custody
of Two Children.

A Washington attorneys attempt
to untangle domestic difficulties of a
client had resulted today in a charge
of kidnapping against the lawyer in
Virginia. where kidnapping carries an
automatic death penalty.
The attorney, W. D. Hollowen OF
625 F street. goes ON trial July rs at
Lancaster County Court House charg-
ed with kidnapping two children of his
client, Joseph w. Douglas Of 35 Park
place northeast. He is now free on
$500 bond.
The charge was lodged by Douglas
mother r-in-l law, Mrs Mamie Beane of
Lancaster. after Hoilowell had ad-
vised his client that, in the absence
of a court order granting custody to
either Mrs. Douglas or Mrs. Beane, he
would be within the law to bring the
children to Washington. Holloweh
himself took no part in transporting
the children, Charlotte, 4. and Dolores,
2, to the Capital. the attorney said.
Seeks Attorneys Aid.
Hollowell was called into the case
by Douglas after the latter's mother
in-law succeeded in having Mrs.
Douglas leave Washington to live
with her at Lancaster. Douglas was
unsuccessful in his attempts to
Straighten out the matter and ap-
pealed to Hollowell for aid when Mrs.
Beane had him arrested after Douglas
is alleged to have brandished pistol
in her home.
Douglas, according to the lawyer,
had gone to his mother in laws home
to effect a settlement. He had no
sooner stepped inside the door, how
ever, he said, when Mrs. Beane called
for her colored hired man, and
Douglas, who said he thought he
was going to be attacked, drew a re-
volver and told the man to step back.
She dared him to shoot, according
to attorneys version of the story,
whereupon Douglas pointed the gun
toward a wall and fired. to show, he
claimed afterward, that the gun was
loaded.
Arrest of Husband.
Mrs. Beane then agreed to ''let bye
cones be byegones," Hollowell said
Douglas had told him. and husband,
wife and mother-in-law closed the
argument. About 8 am. Douglas was
awakened by the sheriff of Lancaster
County, who said he had come to ar
rest him on a warrant charging
threats, hworn out by Mrs. Beane.
After his release on $500 bond
Douglas and Holloweu visited an uncle
of Douglas at Farnham and it was then
that the attorney advised that the two
girls could be brought to Washington.
A few days later, Hollowell went to
Lancaster to attempt to settle the tan
gled affairs. After a conference with
the mother in-IaW, he called at the
home Of Douglas uncle, and it was
while there that he was served with
the warrant charging kidnapping.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
FRANCE BELIEVES
SHE HOLDS WHIP
Barth0u Informs Cabinet
Britain Approves Her
'Locarno of East" (
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PARIS. July l2-France. It was
revealed today. feels she holds the
winning hand in the diplomatic poker
game with Chancellor Hitler.
Foreign Minister Louis Barthou
told the cabinet Great Britain ap-
proves Frances "Locarno Of the
East" which includes political alli-
ances of France. the Soviet. Poland
and probably the little entente. max
ing a complete political ring around
Frances old enemy.
Rumors that Hitler was seeking to
pave the way for a return to the
Disarmament Conference and the
League Of Nations has encouraged
the hope that a pact with Germany
might be a possibility, but French Of
ficisls said France was as stiff as
ever against any rearmsment Of
Germany.
Same Deadlock Remains.
Since Hitler is reported as making
armament concessions the main con-
dition of his return there. the same
apparent deadlock remains as for
merly.
Oficials. however, said they were
confident Hitler had lost strength
and prestige through the Nad politi-
cal executions and revelations of trea-
son within Na1 ranks. Therefore.
France. with Great Britain beside her,
dominates the situation, they feel.
The full extent of the Anglo-F French
understanding" recently reached in
London is to be revealed to the House
Of Commons by Sir John Simon, the
foreign secretary.
The foreign Office announced Sir
John would make an important state
ment during a debate on the govern
ment's European policy.
Herbert Samuel will lead an oppo-
sition fight on what his Liberal fac
ton terms new entanglements with
the Continent as result Of the con-
versations between Sir John and Louis
Barthou. the French foreign minister
win Have Full Material.
The cabinet has fully discussed the
situation and Sir John will be we'll
armed with adequate material on
Britain's defense policies. together
with information on all phases of the
Anglo-French discussions.
Naval matters may have a share in
the debate. The Anglo French naval
negotiations, continued after Bar
thou's departure, were concluded to-
day, but the Anglo-American con-
verSations are continuing indefinitely.
There is belief in official quarters
that the Anglo-Japanese conversa-
tions may start early in August. Dis
appointment has been expressed here
that the japanese have seen fit to send
no delegation so far to engage in con-
ferences preliminary to the 1885 naval
meeting.
1t was indicated japanese naval
delegate will arrive some time in Au-
gust.
There remained in various quarters,
however, some perturbation over de-
lay in starting conversations with
japan.
Evening star., 1934-07-12


names submitted by various business,
civic and religious organizations such
as the District Federation of Churches
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
tions and the Federation of Business
Men.
In addition to the civilian traffic
observers, Maj Brown will have as
an aide nj the safety campaign the
so-called Voice of Conscience" The
voice" will consist of an automobile
painted white and equipped with a
loud-speaker 1t will be manned by
two traffic officers who will cruise the
streets spotting traffic violators and
whispering words Of caution or re-
proval into a microphone. The loud
speaker will send their voices booming
down the street so that all persons
within a radius of a block or more
will hear the warning
Car Now Being Prepared.
The special car is now being painted
at a Detroit motor car factory and
Is scheduled TO be delivered not later
tiAdu Ou4y 90. AAJCl lAAC CdI dITlNdl,
it will have to be equipped with a
microphone and loud-speaker, but
Maj. Brown said it probably would
make its debut before August /.
The delay in the cars delivery,
however. will not interfere with the
beginning Of the safety conscious
crusade. Mai. Brown said he would
formerly start the campaign Just as
soon as the 100 traffic observers are
appointed.
Cincinnati already has started a
similar campaign and its voice of
conscience" made an initial appear
ance on the streets there yesterday
An Associated Press dispatch said
there were many red faces" as a
result of the cars activities.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
What's What
Behind News
In Capital
Real Answer to Nazi
Enigma Seen in
Industrial Area.
ny PAUL MALION.

TIME answer to the German rid
die can be found where many
answers to political problems
Il are hidden--in the upper crust
OF business influence. You
can get an insight into the whole
situation by prying into the enigma
of Won Papen's retention as second
man in the Hazi government.
Won Papen is not a Nszi and never
was one. He is the only person in
Germany who has had the courage
to speak out openly against Hitler
But when Mr.. Hitler decided TO wash
his Nazi hands in blood. he did
not dare TO touch Won Papen. In
deed. he did not even dare TO denote
Won Papen-
Not Won Hlndenburg.
Most persons laugh this peculiar
situation of by saying 1t is Won Hin
denburg who keeps Won Papen's
smirking countenance at Hitler's side
That is a logical surface explanation
but the roots 60 much deeper Won
Hindenburg is a tired old man await
ing death. He is much beloved. but
only as a name. His influence Is
ebbing with his life.
There are others who make both
Hitler and Won Papen dance.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
MARINES OVER CITY

A formation Of eight Marine Corps
single-seated fighters from the East
Coast Expeditionary Force Aviation
Detachment few over Washington
today during the course of what was
descri%d as a routine training fight
from &uantico. Va.
The fast little ships. part OF the
force which recently returned from
o record long distance fight from
Qusntico TO the Caribbean TO en-
gage in maneuvers there with the
feet. circled the downtown section
of the city once and headed back
down the river without landing here.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
NAVY PLANS READY
FOR 2 BATTLESHIPS
Secretary Swanson Asserts Build
ing Hinges on Outcome Of
Naval Conference.

Secretary Swanson told news men
yesterday the Navy was ready with
complete plans for at least two 35,-
000-ton battleships IF it becomes nee
essary for us TO build them"
The Navy chief said .sslat whether
the ships would be built hinged largely
upon the outcome of the forthcoming
London naval conference.
At press conference Swanson an
swered questions about whether the
Navy had plans TO- two such ships
with a statement that II always had
plans" He explained that q design
division kept constantly up to date In
this line.
Asked about the size of the ships, he
said large battleships we're desired
and that he assumed the 35,000-tom
limit would be provided.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
VOTE TO STRIKE MONDAY.
Minneapolis Truckmen Claim Double
Cross by Employers.


Cross by Employers.
MINNEAPOLIS, July II P)--
Union truck drivers. charging their
employers have "double-crossed them, ."
have voted to strike Monday.
Truckmen In st. Paul will vote to-
night whether 20 join the strike. One
Of their leaders told the Minneapolis
truck drivers at last nights meeting
st Paul is with you. We have
the same grievances.
The meeting adopted resolution
calling upon other trade unions Of the
twin cities to rally to our support
with moral and financial aid" and to
be ready for sympathetic strike
action, II such becomes necessary"
Union leaders charged at last nights
meeting that employers had diae-
earded terms OF the agreement which
terminated a strike last May. Two
persons were killed and more than 200
injured In disorders growing out OF
that strike.
The Central Labor Union, also in
session last night. Endorsed the action
Of the Truckers Union.
william Brown, president Of the
Minneapolis Truckers Union, said
5000 men here will be affected by the
strike, while 1000 men would be called
out by a walkout in st. Paul.
Minneapolis union truckers are de-
manding higher wages. better hours
and working conditions and the right
Of union organization.
BOYCOTT DECLARED BY LABOR.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
Timb Der Fire Threatens Damage.

LILLE. France. July II LP) Sew
ersl huge stacks Of dry timber caught
fire today in the mining town of
Douai. threatening hundreds of frame
Shacks and mine buildings.
The intense heat blocked move
ments of a regiment of troops and
fremen who dug trenches to prevent
the blaze from spreading.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
YOUNG DEMOCRATS MAP
D. C. SUFFRAGE DRIVE
District Affairs Committee Will
Direct Campaign-Leo N. Nc
Guire Is Chairman.

Formed with the principal aim Of
obtaining the vote for the District, the
District Affairs Committe Of the local
branch of the Young Democratic
Clubs of America will hold its first
meeting at the Willard Hotel at 8
O'Clock tonight.
The committee, headed by Leo N.
Mcclure, will discuss procedure, get
ting the views Of the IS members along
this line.
In working for the enfranchisement
Of the people here, the committee pro-
poses to cooperate with all other
groups seeking this end.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
Black Cat to Go
With 18th Chute
Jump Tomorrow
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July y.
PVT. Ralph Watson, 68th
Squadron. Kelly Field. is not
superStitious and Just to prove
it he is going to make his thir-
teenth parachute jump on Friday.
18th. and carry a black cat along
with him.
Just before Watson balls out,
Rattle Bones" his solid black
cat, will be thrown over the side
Of the plane.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
COWARD UNDER KNIFE
Aetor-P Playwright Is Operated on

for Appendicitis.
LONDON, July - tP1.-Noel Cow
ard, the ac.or-playwrisht. was oper-
ated upon today for appendicitis.
He suffered an attack last night
while appearing in the play Con
verSation Peace" He finished the
performance. however.
It was reported he stood the opera
ton satisfactorily.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
Cotton Mill Workers Strike.

GADSDEN. Ala. July IL OP.-Em-
ployes at the Dwight Manufacturing
Co.. cotton mills here. one OF the
South's largest, walked out today.
charging their employers had dis
charged i've men for union activities.
Evening star., 1934-07-12

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Of gasoline may cause curtailment OF
the lighter service.
Forewarned BY the teansters' unions
decision Sunday TO strike unless def
inite progress vas made toward set
tlement Of the maritime strikes,
housewives and motorists nave been
stocking up on food supplies and gas
oIine for several days Both stores
and service stations reported yester-
day one Of their heaviest days on
record for sales
Evening star., 1934-07-12

Washington State Federation Hits
California Products.
EVERETT, Wash. July IL H9.-A
boycott on all California products
until the longshoremen's strike is
ended was declared here today by the
annual convention of the Washington
State Federation of Labor.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
Aerial Torpedo Ordered.

A new type of aerial torpedo has
been ordered by the British air min
IStry.
Evening star., 1934-07-12
PROMINENT D. C.
RESIDENTS RALLY
TO TRAFFIC DRIVE

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Evening star., 1934-07-12
PROPAGANDA PLEDGE
TO u. S. BY RUSSIA
is HELD VIOLATED

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Evening star., 1934-07-12
GENERAL WALKOUT
LOOMING ON COAST
Truckmen Strike Tighten
inqoCommerce Blockade
Of Maritime Workers.

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Evening star., 1934-07-12

BOYCOTT DECLARED BY LABOR.
Evening star., 1934-07-12

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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-02
NAVY CLERK, So,
NEAR DEATH

Found with his face. arms and
neck slashed by a razor in the
bathroom of his home late yes
terday, F. S. Curtis, IS, chief clerk
in the Navy Department, is near
death in Casualty Hospital today.
Mr.. Curtis, who has been en-
ployed at the Navy Department
for 40 years, has served as chief
clerk of the department for nearly
80 years.
A switchboard operator at the
apartment where Mr.. Curtis re-
sides, in the 100 block of Mary
land Ave. N. E., found him after
being attracted to groans she
heard over an open telephone in
his apartment. Mrs. Curtis is said
to be out of the city.
Hospital physicians said today
that Mr.. Curtis is suffering from
a great loss of blood.
Upon hearing of the mans con-
dition, Navy Secretary Claude A..
Swanson and Assistant Secretary
Henry L. Roosevelt dispatched
Lieut.. Comdr. c. A. Broadus,
medical officer of the Navy, to the
hospital to aid in the treatment
of Mr.. Curtis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-11-02
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