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Evening star., 1935-12-22
SILENCE GREETS
RACKET PROBERS
Expected BenefiCiarieS Of
Quiz Decline to Reveal
Data.
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, December 21.-Man-
hattan's official anti-racket crusaders.
long accustomed to the verbal detours
of suspects under questioning, this
week ran up against wall Of silence
built across their path by the very per-
sons the officials seek 70 aid.
Despite the pledge of Special Prose
cutor Thomas E. Dewey to protect the
names and persons of reputable in
formants, the inquiry begged down
late in the week, when a group Of
restaurant operators declined to ex-
plain certain items on their books.
Jack Dempsey was one Of the sub
poenaed restaurateurs from whom
Dewey investigators said they were un-
able to CLEAN anything. although the
agents said they had been told from
other sources that the former heavy
weight champion had been intim-
idated.
Dempsey Is Reticent.
Dempsey was questioned Tor TWO
hours by one of Dewey's chief assist
ants. William B. Herlands, but slipped
away after the conference with Smil-
ing reticence about what had taken
place behind the locked doors.
The former champions associate,
Jacob Amron, said:
Dewey got word that Dempsey had
paid certain sums to an association TO
let him open the restaurant. that We
have been paying and still are paying
tribute to the racketeers. We told
him Dewey there is no such thing.
We couldn't tell him anything"
Irked by the silence of reputable
witnesses, Dewey Friday sought to
has another reStaurateur, Abra-
ham Finkel, sent to jail for contempt
of court for having given evaSive an
swers. Justice Philip j. McCook re-
served decision.
Finkel was questioned particularly
about an item of $500 on his books,
listed as paid out for association
dues" He said the money was paid
only to smooth over labor troubles.
Meanwhile, repercuSSionS Of the dis
closures of the Dewey investigation
were felt as far away as California
| where artichoke growers became
alarmed over Mayor Fiorello La
Guardia's ban on the sale of the vege-
table in New York City.
The mayor said his summary order
effective next Thursday, was aimed at
"a group of individuals now under in
dictment by the Federal Government
charged with restraint of trade and
unlawful control of such 'artichokes.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
PIONEER X-RAY DOCTOR
EXPIRES IN MEMPHIS
DR.. William G. Krauss Had Can
Ger Caused by Destruction of
Tissue in Work.

BY the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, December al
Dr. William G. Krauss, "a, one Of the
first physicians in the South to foresee
the importance of the X-ray in the
field Of medicine and surgery, died
today victim of the science in which
he pioneered.
He died Of cancer resulting from
X-ray destruction of tissue Of his left
hand.
Tonight fellow scientists in compli-
ance with DR.. KrauSs' last instructions,
did general autopsy on his body that
science might benefit from his death
Tomorrow his body will be cremated
He had no known relatives and there
will be no funeral.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
TOWNSENDITES IN RACE
Former Rockport Postmaster Il
Third Maine Candidate.

ROCKPORT, Me, December 81 up.
"A third Townsend plan candidate
for the United States House of Repre-
sentatives entered the Maine political
picture tonight.
L. True Spear, former postmaster
here, was the second Republican to
announce candidacy for the second
district nomination ON a Townsend
platform. Rev. J. Clarence Lee
kemby of Pittsfield, made his an
nouncement yesterday.
Arthur w. Mcleod, former Old
Orchard Beach selectman announced
tonight he would seek the Demo-
cratic nomination for Congress in the
first district as a Townsend advocate.
To date, none Of the old age pen
sion plans supporters has announced
aspirations for the third districts seat.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
TEXAS G. O.P. LEADER
CONFERS WITH LAND0N
Meets Kansas Governor for First
Time-Declares New Deal
Is Doomed.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, December 21.-R.
B. Creager, Republican national COM
mitteeman from Texas, stopped here
today en- route home from Washing
ton. voiced the opinion that the New
Deal Is doomed and met Gov. ALT M.
Landon of Kansas for the first time.
''I sought the appointment with
Gov. Landon," said Creager, because
I never had met him. I knew the
other possible (preSidentiaD candi-
dates personally and desired to see
the Governor first hand because of the
many fine things had heard of his
record in Kansas.
Personally I am not committed to
any candidate nor do expect to make
any commitments for some time.
think most Republicans feel as I do.
We want the very strongest man pos
sible."
Evening star., 1935-12-22
TWO PLANES AND AUTO
CARRY SERUM TO GIRL
Highway Patrolman in 1oo-Mile
Dash Brings Aid to Spinal
Meningitis Victim.
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press
MISSOULA, Mont, December al
The fight of two airplanes through
wintry skies and a wild 100-mile
dash of q highway patrolman in his
car over icy roads relayed serum here
today which may save the life of
10-year-old Betty Matteson, spinal
meningitis victim.
Shortly after Highway Patrolman
John Gilligan sped into town with tho
serum, dispatched from Spokane,
WASH. four hours earlier. the fluid
was administered to the child. PhySi-
clans said they noticed immediate
improvement.
Ground fog forced the Spokane
plane to land at Helena, Mont, and
the second plane was unable to pro-
ceed beyond Drummond, where Gill;
gan took over the Job.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
DANIELS UNCONCERNED.
Ambassador Declares Mexico Win
Settle Problem Without Revolt.

Settle Problem Without Revolt.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex, December 81
R.-Ambassador JoSephus Daniels
said today that Mexico would settle
her current political troubles without
a revolution.
He saw no cause for great concern
in the situation aroused by the return
of former President Plutarco Elias
Gales to the southern republic.
They have some differences of po-
litical opinion, and there may be some
changes in public officials, but the
Mexican people will settle their diff
culties without a revolution" he said
Both the United States and Mexico
have made tentative openings for
negotiations which would result in a
reciprocal tariff and import readjust-
ment, such as was recently effected
between the United States and Can
ada, the Ambassador disclosed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniels were en- route
to their home in Raleigh. N. c., for
the holidays.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
STATE DEBT REDUCED
Conner Cites Financial Gains in
Mississippi.

JACKSON, Miss, December 21 CP9
Gov. Sennett Conner issued . state
ment today asserting that his admin
istration, which ends January 81, has
reduced MissiSsippi's bonded debt
$4,639, ,685.
I'VE have also paie for more than
81, ,o0o, 600 permanent improvements;
we have advanced and paid for the
next administration $1,125, 600 Of Their
public education bill, and In addition
we will pass to our successors q cash
surplus Of nearly $2,ooo,0oo." he said
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Soldier Stays Two.

TOUL, France, December 81 Cp.-A
crazed Algerian soldier killed two
members of his company, incr ding an
oficef, and wounded another before
he was slain by his comrades today.
The private, who had been locked tn
barracks as q disciplinary measure,
fred Through window at troops in
the courtyard.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Austians Hoard Conner Coins.

VIENNA.-Gold boarding, once
one OF the bugbearS of European
finance ministries, has been re-
placed in Austria By copper hoard
ing.
officials of the Austrian mint
hare complained that no matter
holg fast they produce and 2
oroSchen coins there is al,Odys q
shortage OF these small pieces. Au-
thorities believed that despite their
small Ualue (about one-ftth of a
cent millions OF them are being
boarded.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
SHANGHAI SCENE OF RIOTS

SHANGHAI, December % (Sun-
day. OP).-The Japanese press viewed
with gloom today the future Of Sino-
Japanese relations as a result of the
rapid spread Of student demonstra-
tions against North China autonomy.
Police riot squads were called out
last night to break up march of stu
dents and factory workers in the main
streets of the International Settlement,
and japanese police were reinforced
today throughout the Hongkew dis
trict.
The majority of the marchers were
women.
Trains from Hangchow to the
south were delayed a half day by
mobs of that city, who demanded free
transportation to Marking to present
petitions. They were finally dis
persed.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
FORM SOL DIERS' LEAGUE
New Organization Approved by
Hitler and Gen. Won Blomberg.

BERLIN, December 81 CP.-The
miIitarization of the Third Reich was
advanced today with the formation Of
a soldiers league, made up of men who
have been in military service any time
since 1921.
The new organization was approved
by Reichsfuehrer Hitler and Gen. Wer-
ner Won Blorrberg, minister Of defense.
It's announced purpose is to keep
alive "the traditions of con1radeship"
between old and new soldiers and to
help veterans. III
Evening star., 1935-12-22

Then came Mueller's humiliation.
His train collided with horse-drawn
coal wagon. and several little passen-
gers were shaken.
Now Mueller, who never once jolted
the Emperor. faces trial on charge
of having endangered lives of paSsen-
gers on a train" an offense severely
punished in Austria.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Teeth Left as Bond.

OXFORD, N. C. OP).-Some time
ago, Police Chief Harvey jackson ac-
cepted an upper plate as bond" for a
prisoner who couldn't pay court costs.
He still has them, but hopes to sell
them and settle the court account.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Istanbul Cats Saved.

ISTANBUL, Turkey.-Because Of
letters Of protest from all parts Of the
world, particularly from the United
States, municipal authorities have de-
creed that no more stray cats are to
be destroyed.
The order for destruction of stray
cats and dogs followed an epidemic of
rabies. Dogs found errant or leash
less will continue to be sacrificed.
More than 1000 dogs and cats were
killed during the first fortnight In
November
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Reception AboIished for HoIiday

BERLIN-Chancellor Hitler has
abolished the ceremonious reception
for the diplomatic corps, hitherto held
January l at the executive mansion.
Instead, the fuehrer has ordered
that the diplomats may present their
New Year wishes to him on Janu-
ary 80. the day of the Nad assumption
of power.
This arrangement, propaganda
ministry spokesman explained, would
enable the fuehrer and the diplomats
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Trivial Things
That Make
a World
Children in E n gland
Pay Shilling to See
Santa Claus.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON.-There's pone of that
free prcmiscuous display of Santa
Clause in England.
1t costs money here. Probably
working on the theory that anything
worthwhile should be paid for, the
shrewd British merchants charge the
urchins a shilling for a glimpse and
chat with the old gentleman-known
locally as Father Christmas.
The English children, who climb
from their baby carriages at the ripe
old age of or to become sophisti-
Gated young men and women, find the
idea a bit boresome.
Midget Train Brings Tragedy.
VIENNA.-Before the war Stephan
Mueller was railroad engineer to EN-
peror Franz Joseph. He guided the
royal train safely all over the dual
monarchy, and he was proud of many
medals awarded him.
His pride and spirit are broken
now.
The position of royal engineer col
lapSed with the monarchy, and Muel-
Ter found 3 job plotting midget train
in the Prater, an amusement resort
He gave children rides around the
grounds.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Nazis May Aid Cupid.

BERLIN.-PoSSibili of the State
acting as matrimonial agency are
discussed in the Nazi medical periodi-
cal ziel und Veg (the Aim and the
Way.
The writer finds too many willing
but shy candidates Of both sexes still
remain unwed. To help them meet
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Fish Dumped Back Into Sea

PLYMOUTH, England.-More than
100000 pilchards caught by British
trawlers have had to be dumped back
into the sea because the imposition of
sanctions against Italy has closed the
only foreign market for these fish.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. December 2l.-Po-
litical confusion was increased tonight
by uncertainty over whether Gen.
Plutarco Elias Gales, Mexico's one
time iron man." intends to leave
Mexico or remain until forced to
leave by violence"-a possibility he,
himself. has foreseen.
Five hundred soldiers rushed to the
central airport this morning, under
orders to detain Gales when the gov
eminent heard reports the former
President planned to depart, but later
instructions were issued to let him
leave If he wished.
Persons close 70 Gales said he had
decided to stay, despite his belief he
faces real danger Of violence and pos
sItle death in q huge demonstration
against him by labor organizations
tomorrow, unless the government pro-
vices protection.
$4,000 Expected to March.
More than $4,000 persons. said labor
leaders, would march in protest
against Gales return to Mexico. They
termed him a spokesman for ''reac-
ton and fascism."
As far as was known, no orders had
been given by the government for
precautionary measures.
President Lazardo Cardenas left the
city for a week end visit to remote
towns in the State Of Mexico.
Gales left his house late in the
day for the first time since he returned
to Mexico. taking a brief automobile
ride. A police car constantly fol-
lowed the machine in which he rode.
The government said today it had
frustrated q revolt, set to start in
Orizaba, industrial center Of the
State of Vera Cruz.
Friend of Gales Seized.
BY raids on the home here Of Luis
Morones, labor leader and an aSso-
ciate of Gales, police seized quantity
of arms and ammunition and arrested
six men.
MoroneS denied subversive activity,
explaining the guns were to be used,
If necessary. for protection against
the anti-Calles demonstrators tomor-
row. He said he had appealed to the
police and army for assurances of pro-
lection. but they refused to supply it. :"
President CardenaS, from whom
Gales broke away because Of the leftiSt
trend of Cardenas' economic policies,
gave orders that employees of the gov
ernment should not join the parade.
DANIELS UNCONCERNED.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Housemaid,s wedding FASHIONABLE.

LONDON.-Betore cropdS such
as gather for fashionable May
fair Ueddirg, pretty 27-yedr-olG
Jean Gould, a Etousemdid, tDdS mar
ried to Police PdtrolmGn Arthur
Robert HdrUey by the highest dig
nitary OF the Church Of England.
The Archbishop Of Canterbury
performed the ceremony at Lam
beth Parish Church, South London,
because of the houSemaid'S good
seruice" during the past fUe years
at Lambeth Palace, the crch-
bishops Official residence.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
Papal Army Veteran Is 1872.

NANCY, France.-Count Louis De
Courteu, one of the few survivors of
the defense of Rome against the Carl
baldians in 1853, has just entered his
1920 year.
A young junior lieutenant at the
time, the count remained in the
papal army until it was disbanded.
he then joined the famous Swiss
Guard at the Vatican, which he COM
manded at the time of his retirement
after 40 years service.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

suitable mates, a list should be kept
at all public registrars offices, it is
suggested, for free consultation by
those who are anxious to marry.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
G0TTLIEB TO WE'D

Jane Winton Betrothed to Four
Aces Team Member.
NEW YORK, December 81 R).-
The engagement Of Jane Winton of
Philadelphia, an actress, and Michael
T. Gottlieb of the contract bridge
team called the Four Aces was an
nounced today. The wedding will be
next Spring.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
GALES UNMOVED
AS UNREST GROWS
Confusion Increases by
Threats of Violence and
Uncertainty.

BACKGROUND
Since 1910 PlutaTco Gales has
been potDer In MeEican politics.
In 1924 he iDds elected President
on Labor party ticket; four years
later he retired" to become UtrtuaI
dictator behind nominal Presidents.
With passage OF years his rGdi-
cuIism dalled. During present Gd-
nsinistTdtion Of President CardepGs
he cIGshed frequently Nth eTecH-
tue. Shorn of support OF his ONE
time party, Gales left Merico last
June; 10 days ago he returned to
pTectpitate nelD political turmoil.
Identified NTH him in latest GcttU-
ity Is Luis MoTones, former Labor
tie ally.
Evening star., 1935-12-22

Senator Lonergan that the National
Resources Board will initiate legisla-
ton for stream publication.
Evening star., 1935-12-22
JAPAN PREPARES
MONGOLIA ATTACK
Army Officers in ManChukuo
Plan Invasion Even in
Face of Soviet War.


resist ertenSion OF japanese in
fuence on ASiatic mainland, SoUiet
government has matched teGrfully
the unfolding OF japanese program.
Thousands OF miles from Russia
proper and connected only by thin
link OF tranS-S Siberia railroad,
North Asia possessions OF SoUiet
hare been temptinolv close to ORR
entail inUdderS as they sponsored
independence" of MdnchurtG and
JehoE, establishment of MdncIlukHo,
and recent autonomy announce
mentS OF Hopeh and Chahar.
Infested in war, SoUiet goUeru-
ment reputedly maintains strong
army and air force.
BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, December % Sunday -
Reports from Khabaroysk through
official Soviet news channels early TO-
day said the Japanese Army in Man
chukuo was studying a plan for in
vasion of outer Mongolia.
Proponents of the plan. the dis
patches from the city in far eastern
Russia said, were urging the japanese
to carry it out Immediately even if II
should bring Japan to war with the
Soviet Union.
Held Test Attack"
Thursdays border incidents, In
which five Mongolian soldiers were
alleged to have been killed, was a
test attack" the Soviet account said
The official dispatches accused the
japanese Army command in Man
chukuo of acting on its initiative
without the approval of the Toxic
administration.
The reports, distributed by the TaSs
Agency. said the japanese Army ir
Manchukuo had applied to Toxic
Immediately after the breakdown ir
negotiations with Mongolia a few
weeks ago for permission to invade
Mongolia.
Toxic, it was said, held up reply
and the military command decided Il
act on its own initiative.
1t was asserted that a plan Of &C.
ton has been drawn up by a jap
anese military attache abroad" who
proposed a series Of attacks on Mon
golian border posts, with subsequent
invasion.
Plan of Invasion Drawn.
The reports intimated that the Sec
ond part of the asserted plan, calling
for actual invasion of Mongolia, may
be adopted very soon unless Toxic
interferes.
It was reported from Ulan Bator
that the second officer in command
of the frontier post at Balun-Bersur
and four Mongolian soldiers were
killed in the recent clash there.
Three hundred japanese and Man.
chukuoan soldiers, armed with ma
chine guns and led by japanese OH
GERS, attacked the post. burned build
ings and carried of food and other
supplies with several Mongolian SOL
diers as prisoners, Tass reported.
SHANGHAI SCENE OF RIOTS
Evening star., 1935-02-06
AIR PACT PARLEYS
RENEW THIS WEEK
Sir John Simon Expected to
See Laval on Effecting
Alliance.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, February 6-Discussions
between the French and British as to
how they shall make effective their
new scheme for a defensive air al
lance. are expected this week end
when Sir John Simon, British foreign
secretary, goes to Paris.
His coming trip was announced by
the foreign office for next Friday, the
visit ostensibly being so that he may
make a speech before the British
Chamber of Commerce in Paris. 1t
was believed certain, however. that
he will see Pierre Laval, French
foreign minister, and possibly other
members of the French cabinet be-
fore he returns.
Officialdom is understood to be
highly interested in determining the
next stops to be taken in carrying
out the proposals reached here last
week end, for a military aviation al
lance between Great Britain, France,
Germany, Italy and Belgium.
The possibility that these last three
countries may reply to the proposals
before. Friday indicated the potential
Importance of Sir Johns journey to
Paris.
1t also was announced officially
that Premier Kurt Schuschnigg of
Austria and his foreign minister, Egon
Berger -Waldenegg, will come to Lon
don. February "a, for two days, after
visiting Paris for a discussion of the
Central European accord which is one
of the main proposals in the Franco
British agreement.
Evening star., 1935-02-06
SYMPHONY POSTER
CONTEST STARTED
20 Sketches Entered to Date to
Advertise Spring Drive
for Funds.

The National Symphony Orchestra
Association is holding its annual con-
test for symphony posters to be used In
the Spring drive for funds. To date,
% sketches by local artists have been
received at the orchestra's headquar.
ters. Room 1113. Woodward Building.
First prize for the winning poster will
be $50 second prize, $40.
c. C. Cappel, manager Of the Ma
Iona Symphony Orchestra. announces
the final day of the poster contest has
been set as February 16. AS the con-
est is anonymous, artists are requested
to sign name and address on the backs
of preliminary sketches-7 by IL
inches.
The Spring drive Of the orchestra
will extend from March Is to March
Is. This information. along with some
slogan suggesting that the National
Symphony Orchestra must be contin-
ued, should be on the poster, according
to Manager Cappel.
The jury passing upon the sketches
includes c. Powell Minnegerode. direc-
tor of CorcOran Art Gallery; Duncan
Phillips. founder of the Phillips Me-
mortal Art Gallery; Edward Rowan,
superintendent of painting and sculp-
ture for the Federal Government; Olin
Dows and c. A. ASpinwan.
Evening star., 1935-02-06
FOUR CIGARS IN STORE
RAIDED BY VICE SQUAD

A new all-time low in cigar store
stock was reached yesterday after
noon when the police vice squad
raided IAN alleged cigar store" in the
100 block Of Seventh street.
In the store the police found CIar-
ence R. Redwine. 38. colored, 1900
block w street. the alleged proprietor
of the place. standing guard over his
stock, which consisted of numerous
empty cigar boxes, 80 numbers books
and marked money allegedly used by
police in making wagers-and four
cigars.
In another raid, in the 1400 block
of Ninth street, the vice squad found
Herbert Baker, 38. colored, 1400 block
Ninth street. and William Everett,
SO. colored, 1900 block Sixth street
Baker was listed by police as the
proprietor of the confectionery store
in the place. Police said they had
observed the placing of several num-
bers bets before conducting the raid.
Evening star., 1935-02-06

tention to bids offered by shipbuilders
of a half dozen other countries and
opened by the Brazilian government.
No Contracts Awarded.
Clark said Brazil opened the bids
in March. 1884, but had not awarded
any contracts.
Turning to Bardo, he asked if the
New York corporation had not de-
sisted from its efforts to get Brazilian
contracts only after this Munitions
Committee investigation started"
That Is not So" Bardo replied,
adding that the company quit when
convinced it was chasing a rainbow"
Bardo yesterday identified for the
committee a cluster of letters he had
written to Gov. A. Harry Moore of
New Jersey, now United States Sena-
tor.
Moore was described as having COM
municated with Presidnt Roosevelt and
Postmaster General Farley to block
S35 .000.0 900 loan requested by Gulf In
dustries, headed by Laurence R. Will
der, to fit it for engaging in naval
shipbuilding at Pensacola. Fla.
Evening star., 1935-02-06

The evangelist had been conducting
a meeting at Smyrna. Del, but the
SnoWstorm cut down attendance.
when will I retire?" he said, an
retire when the devil is beaten, and
that won't be in my lifetime.
why should man retire at 10?
Maybe I'm not as fast on my pins as
40 years ago, but I'm just as healthy
and almost as tough.
Forty years ago 1 was lead-off man
for the Chicago Cubs and could do a
hundred in 10 fiat. Now I'm a bowler
and a golfer. But I still get around
as well as many younger man.
How many souls have I saved in
40 years? Not one. l only pointed
the way But a million men. women
and children have come down the
sawdust trail to take my hand.
Maybe some backslid. l don't know.
but 1 do know that in two years 473
converts came to me or Mrs. Sunday
to say they had entered the ministry"