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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
AUSTRIA T|CHTENS
TIES WITH L DUCE
Won Starhemberg ConsoIi-
dates PoWer-Cabinet Up
set OimS 0tto'S Hopes.

tCopyright 1885 by the Associated Press)
VIENNA, October 18-Prince Ernst
Won Starhemberg, close friend of Pre-
mier Mussolini of Italy. had gained
military ascendency over his political
foes today through a cabinet reorgan-
IZation. and political observers said
they expected to see even closer CO.
operation in the future between Aus
tria and Italy.
Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg who
owes much of his political power to
Won Starhemberg's support. shifted
his cabinet around yesterday, depos-
ing Maj. Emil Fey, who long stood in
the way of Won Starhemberg's rise.
Austrian Monarchists. who long
have had in mind a plan to make
Archduke Otto King. restoring the
Hapsburg throne, we're characterized
as disappointed and surprised by Won
Starhemberg's sudden seizure of vast
political power and some of them de-
clared that the cautious movement
was under way to make the prince,
who is vice chancellor, the King of
Austria.
Plans Labeled Absurd.
This declaration was Immediately
denounced in government quarters as
absurd, mischievous and a fantastic
misinterpretation of the quick events
of last night"
The more conservative Of the Mon
archists said they did not share their
friends view. but they conceded that
their hopes for an early restoration OF
Hapsburg rule had suffered a set
back
At the closely guarded chancellery
Chancellor, Schuschnigg and Won
Starhemberg labored together to re-
organize Austria's private armies into
a national militia and to carry
through other reforms designed tt
unity many national activities.
1t was announced that Austria.
variety of youth movements also
would be Joined so as to work for q
common purpose. Heretofore. the
Catholic storm troops. the Heimwehl
(home guard, and other groups had
individual youth organizations. The
details of what the control would be
were not announced.
Protect Rights.
Roman Catholic elements, who saw
their storm trooper and youth organ
izations slipping out from their direct
control. were treasured by statement
that Austria would observe to the let
ter its concordat with the Vatican.
Won Starhemberg long has been
known for his close friendship with II
Duce of Italy. The prince has a per-
sonal army Of 175,000 Heimwehr SOL
diers devoted to Fascist principles. It
was largely through the strength of
this army. paid out of his own pocket,
that he attained political prominence.
His trips to Italy where he often has
been entertained by Mussolini have
been frequent.
Associated with Adolf Hitler during
the 1928 beer parlor putsch, though he
wheeled savagely on Nazism later,
Starhemberg began an active rap
prochment policy with Mussolini later
in 1898.
The prince set up his own Fascist
government in the Tyrol at the time
he broke with the assassinated Chan
cellor Engelbert Dollfuss.
Chancellor Schuschnigg, in possess
sion Of the portfolio of defense minis
ter, is in nominal control of the fed
eral army.
Once author of a prophecy Of an
(See AUSTRIA, Page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
BLACKJACK GANG
SUSPECT CAUGHT
J. E. Fitzpatrick and D. c.
Girl Held in De-
tr0it.

Joseph Edward Fitzpatrick. IS, al
legged member of the gang of black
faced bandits" whose leader. Morris
Beck, was killed during a hold-up
here last Sunday, has been arrested
in Detroit. police announced today.
Arrested with Fitzpatrick was Vivian
jenkins, 19, who gave an address in
the 900 block Of New York avenue.
Both will be brought back to Washing
ton by Detective Frank o. Brass.
Police said Fitzpatrick drove the
car used by Beck when the latter t.
tempted to rob the Blue Bell Cafe,
1885 Bladensburg road northeast. and
was killed by Detective Earl Baker,
who had gone to the restaurant fol-
a cup of coffee.
The connection of the Jenkins girl
was not made clear. but police said a
woman drove the bandits car in sew
eral other robberies.
Beck, before he died, told police he
planned to finance his honeymoon
with the money he expected to get in
the cafe hold-up.
Members of the gang. police said,
blacked their faces before engaging in
robbery, this being the source of
the soubriquet applied to them.
The car used in the cafe hold-up,
police said, was stolen in Detroit and
recovered later in Maryland. After
being shot, Beck staggered to the ma
chine, but was thrown out by his fee
ing companions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
PRESIDENT ASKS
Sound" BACKING
Neutrality Stand Reaffirmed
in Appeal for Constant
Vigilance.
BY the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, October 1S.-President
Roosevelt, reafirming the United
States neutrality stand, looked to-
day for the support of "a healthy,
sound, and, above all, thoroughly
American opinion on the subject"
He appealed particularly to Amer
lean women to seek the truth and a
sound application of the truth" in
message delivered last night at the
closing session of the New York
Herald Tribune's Forum on Current
Problems.
Constant vigilance is necessary in
Nation like ours" his message said,
ito see that forces that make for dis
cords are discovered and discouraged.
I have pledged myself to do my part
in keeping America free of those en-
tanglements that move us along the
road to war"
Read by Mrs. Roosevelt.
The message was read by Mrs
Roosevelt because wireless transmits
sion from the Presidents cruiser in
the Caribbean was not feasible.
Commencing an examination of
"the fundamental principles on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
White Man Sacrifices Sight
To Halt Indians Blindness

mology reports the experiments. as
conducted by Dr. Phillips Thygeson of
the department of opthalmology of the
College of Medicine of the University
of Iowa: DR.. Francis l. Proctor of
Santa Fe, consultant on trachoma for
the United States Indian service. and
DR.. Polk Richards of Albuquerque,
director of trachoma work for the In
dian service
The experiment proved also that the
virus Is so small it can pass through
q filter which would halt ordinary
germs.
The result may have an important
bearing on handling or segregation Of
Indian school children suffering from
trachoma, an infection of the inner
lining of the eyelid which leads to
. growth over the eyeban and blind
ness. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
ERITREA ITALIANS LEAVING
Ethiopians Claim COlonists Quitting
Homes in Fear of Britain.

Ethiopians Claim Colonists Quitting
Homes in Fear of Britain.
Copyright. 1885 by the Associated Press }
Adds HBABA, October 1s.-The
Ethiopian government stated today
that many Italians were quitting their
colony of Eritrea for the Sudan, fear
ing that Great Britain may cut off
their exit from Africa, leaving them
helpless in the face of an Ethiopian
attack.
The government also said the italian
merchants and officials at Nassau,
Eritrea, had been instructed to send
their women and children away at the
earliest opportunity.
The government reported great &C
tivity along the Italian front in Tigre
Province, where the Italian expedi-
tionary force was said to be digging
trenches and constructing barbwire
entanglements.
Gojjam Revolt Denied.
Reports of an alleged revolt in Col
jam Province were described as fan
tastic
Count Luigi Vinci-Gigliucci, the
Italian Minister who failed to get out
of town when the government asked
him to move, appealed to the govern
ment today for reading matter. En-
peror SelaSsie sent him bundles Of
French periodicals, books and papers.
Other members of the diplomatic
corps have been asked by the govern
ment to serve as witnesses to the man
ner of the italian ENJOYS eventual de-
parture in order to forestall any pos
sible Italian allegations that mis- treat
ment has been discourteous.
(The Reuters correspondent in Adds
Ababa reported the Emperor had or
dered Is Wolamo tribesmen flogged
(See WAR, Page ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
Russia Leads
in Applying
Sanctions.
SCANDINAVIAN
NATIONS JOIN
Netherlands Also
i'm Line to Ban
Arms to Italy.
BULLETIN.

naval blockade against Italy ap-
peared to many delegates to the
League of Nations as possibility
today, despite a statement In off,
cial British circles that a blockade
is not now contemplated as a new
sanction for Italy's attempt at
conquest in Ethiopia.
BY the Associated Press.
GENEVA, October l8.-Three ma
tions-Russia, Norway and Sweden
today put into operation an arms en-
barge against Italy. A fourth-the
Netherlands-has a bill pending in
Parliament authorizing an embargo.
Russia notified the League of Ma
lions that it also had accepted and
put into operation financial sanctions
against Italy. Twelve nations now
have embargoes.
simultaneously the League of Ma
tons Subcommittee on Economic
Sanctions decided that British pro-
posals to place an embargo on all i'm
portations from Italy should be dis
cussed directly by the Coordination
Committee of 10 Nations.
Swiss Raise Two Objections.
The delegates said difficulties coz
fronting such a boycott seemed to be
becoming too great for the subcom-
mittee to handle, and that Qualification
of questions by the larger committee
was deemed necessary.
Switzerland raised two objections 10
the proposed buy nothing from
ITALY, boycott.
The subcommittee decided to add
rubber and pack animals to the list OF
key products on which prohibition OF
expectation to Italy is to be placed.
The committee of IS will meet to-
morrow morning to discuss both the
list for the key products embargo and
the British buy nothing from Italy
proposal. Its approval Is expected.
British spokesman said the fact that
Anthony Eden's proposal had been
sent to the committee of 10 meant 1t
had the preliminary approval of the
Economic Sanctions Subcommittee.
The following was added to the buy
nothing from Italy" plan:
"Inasmuch as it is necessary to as
sure for the measures recommended
that there be collective action End
also simultaneous action, each govern
ment is requested to inform the COM
mittee as soon as possible. not later
than october %. the date on which
1t will be ready to put the measures into
operation. The committee will meet
again October 20 to decide in accord
ance with the character of the replies
received, the date on which the meas
ures will be put into force"
Whether to place certain products
like ships, automobiles, vehicles, rail-
way material, machine tools and
nitrates on the list of products not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
PLANS ROGERS MEMORIAL

NEW YORK, October Is R.-
Starting on 40-day flying tour which
will take him over every State and
during which he will visit IS cities
in the interests of the will Rogers
Memorial Fund.-" Lieut.. Comdr. Frank
M. Hawks left today for Hartford.
Conn.
Hawks is flying Navy ship loaned
for the purpose and estimates he will
fly 10000 miles. Hawks will announce
the Rogers memorial campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
By the Associated Press.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, October
ia white mans sacrifice may aid
the eyesight of American Indians.
The white man was Clarence Brown,
50-year-old Iowan from Iowa City,
who risked and lost the sight Of his
one good eye that medical science
might gam valuable new informa-
ton on trachoma, q dangerous dis
ease.
Brown, pronounced by physicians
incurably i'll from malignant disease.
entered the United States Indian Hos
pital at Fort Apache, Ariz., last Spring
and permitted physicians to implant
the virus Of trachoma in his remain
ing eye. Six weeks later he became
totally blind, proving trachoma u .
communicable disease.
The American Journal q opthaa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
Lutheran Men Will Be Urged
10 Sign Safe:Driring Pledges
Committee in Charge of Rally Declares
ills "Christian Duty" to Sign
''dnd Abide by IT,

Declaring that it is the christian
duty Of every Lutheran man in Wash
ington to sign the safe-driving pledge
of The Star Safety Council, and
abide by it," members of the commit
tee in charge Of arrangements for the
second annual Lutheran Mems Rally
of the District, to be held at o'clock
tonight in the Evangelical Lutheran
Church of Atonement, North Capitol
street and Rhode Island avenue, will
ask that representatives of Is local
Lutheran churches enroll for safety.
Attendance of at least 500 is ex-
pected at the rally and each man, on
entering the auditorium of the church.
will be given a safe-driving-p pledge
card provided by The Star Council
and requested to sign the pledge
Immediately after the opening of the
meeting. Windshield stickers will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
GAMBLER REFUSES
/. TO TALK TO JURORS
Declines to "InCriminate
Self" When Called by
Wilson ProberS.
BY JOHN HI, CLINE.

Washington's "big-shot" gambler
suspected of completely in the murder
of Allen B. Wilson-was taken before
the District grand jury this week, but
refused to talk on the grounds he
might incriminate himself, it was
learned today.
The case in which the gambler was
called before the jury Monday did
not directly involve the Wilson muir
der. but 1t established two things
that he is not in hiding and that he
is not doing any talking.
Two peculiar circumstances con-
nected with this incident have aroused
speculation concerning the possibility
there may have been an undisclosed
motive in attempting to get the gam
bier before the grand jury.
First, it was pointed out the cast
in which the gambler was asked Il
testify is closed for all practica
purposes. The principals involved
have been indicted, tried and con-
victed The apparent futility of put
ting any further evidence before tht
grand jury, it is believed. may havt
led the gambler to believe the rea
purpose of the move was to get hin
Ito talk"
Speculation on Refusal.
The gamblers refusal to testif!
also aroused speculation in view O.
the fact that he was not involved
in the case in any way himself.
Why. one official asked, should III
refuse to testify on the ground h,
might incriminate himself when h
was not involved in the case?
This same official expressed the be
lief the gambler thought the propose
that he testify before the inquisitoria
body was nothing more than fish
ing expedition" by Investigators as
signed to the Wilson case, who hopet
he might say something that woult
tie him in with the investigation.
In the meantime, the gamblers at
torney scoffed at published report
that his client was hiding out of tn
city.
MY client" the attorney said, 81
right here in the city. If the polio
want him, all they have to do is com
and get him."
Police on Mystery Trip.
Two of the special Investigators as
signed to the Wilson case-Lieut
Floyd Truscott and Sergt. Earl Hart
man-left last night for an unan
nounced destination. Lieut.. Johl
Fowler, third member of the specia
(See WILSON, Page %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
UNITE
FOR MAJOR BATTLE
Three Leaders Concentrate
Forces to RepeI Attack
on MakaIe.
Copyright. 1885. by the Associated Press)

Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press)
ASMARA, Eritrea, October Is Ode
layed in Transmission).- The first real
opposition to the Italian advance
through Ethiopia was believed to be
developing today around Makale,
major objective, so miles south of
Aduwa.
Three important Ethiopian leaders
were reported concentrating their
forces in that district. where it has
long been predicted there was a good
chance for big battle
Ras Seyoum, Ethiopian COM
mander and former Governor OF
Aduwa, who fled when the Italians
took his capital. was said to be uniting
his troops with those of Bierondi of
Lalibela.
A third Ethiopian chieftain. Asfau
Casga, was moving with another large
force toward Makale, the region from
which Halle Selassie Gugsa, now
Italian-appointed ras of T1gre Prov
ince. withdrew his forces when he
went over to the Italian side.
Makale was occupied by italian
forces in 1894, but, after a siege by a
superior body of Ethiopian warriors,
they we're driven out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

l0und awaiting
his return to the
Capital.
It was a copy
of the now-fa-
nous request of
President Roose-
welt to the clergy
of the country for
advice and COM
ment on New
Deal acts and
policies a d =
dressed to Rev.
Charles A. Eaton.
He has not served
in his ministerial
capacity sine e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

distribute to all who have taken the
pledge to be displayed as a constant
reminder of the need for safe driving.
The committee in charge has voted
that each and every Lutheran man
present at the meeting is obligated
by his Christian duty to sign the
safety pledge of The Washington Eve
ming Star. and abide by it," The Star
Council was informed by Martin A.
McGory, chairman.
Rev. Howard E. Snyder, pastor of
Atonement Church, said in approving
the enrolment of those in attendance
at tonight's rally in the safety cam
paign:
If these careless and wild drivers
were taken in hand before they have
thoughtlessiy manned some one and
(Spe SAETTV pooe o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
ITALIANS IN BRAZIL
PLAN BRITISH BOYCOTT
Move to Ban Goods From Eng.
land, Which Total $125,000
in Daily Sales.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAC PAULO, Brazil, october 10
Outstanding industrialistS among Bra
zil's million Italians informally dis
cussed today a boycott of British
goods, which sales in Brazil they esti-
mated at $4,000 about $l25,000
daily.
Several industrialists who as poor
immigrants came to Brazil from Italy
quarter to a half century ago met
at the Offices of Count Rudolfo Crespi
and drew up tentative plans for a
rigorous campaign throughout Brazil.
Under the plans. Fascists and SYM
pathetic Italians in Brazil would turn
from British merchandise to Brazilian
substitutes, Italian imports and goods
from the United States and other
nations which did not vote at Geneva
for sanctions against Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
JAPAN TELLS BRITAIN
| NAVY VIEWS UNCHANGED
Toxic Reply to British Note Says,
However, That Door to Nego-
tiations Stands Open.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, October 1S.-K. Fujii,
japanese charge d'affaires, said today
Japan's attitude on the naval situa-
ton was still unchanged" but Japan
was "still open for further negotia-
tions."
His statement was made as he re-
vealed he had communicated q 500
word reply from the Japanese cabinet
to q British note, in which Great
Britain had suggested . naval confer
ence should be held as soon as pos
sible tn view Of expiration Of the
London and Washington naval treaties
at the end Of 1885.
Fulfil said the text Of the japanese
note would not b revealed publicly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
French Set Apple Quota.

PARIS, October 10 CP.-The i'm
port quota on apples and pears from
the United States today was set at
58,240 quintals (6,406 tons) for the
last three months of 1885.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

1919, and for the last II years has
been a member of the House
1t was Eaton who, during the last
(See LETTER, Page So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
Total Newspapers. S4,Z9!

The Stars circulation con-
tinues to grow by many thou
sands every year and it Is the
paper read in practically all
Of the better homes Of all
classes OF people. d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
Roosevelt Clergy
Letter Sent Eaton
10 Years Too Late
Representative, Out OF
Pulpit Since 1919, to
Send Advice Any,Uay.

Copyright 1885, by the Associated Press)
Representative Charles A. Eaton. a
Republican from New Jersey. expressed
incredulity. amazement, and then
amusement today over a letter he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
Economy Of
Advertising

The economic effect of ad-
vertising in The Star is felt
in more than 100000 Wash
ington and suburban homes
every day.
Advertising in The Star lays
before you the best there is
in the things you need and
helps you solve your buying
problems.
Yesterdays Advertising
Gocal DisplayJ
Lines.
The Evening Star co. 85
End Newspaper 4O,171
3rd Newspaper--- 1857
18th Newspaper Is, 56S
5th Newspaper--- 6,883
Total { s .xs S:asa 94,299
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

(See PRESIDENT, Page g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18
WEATHER.

20 8. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Cloudy, possibly occasional light rains
tonight and tomorrow; slightly warmer
tonight slightly colder tomorrow after
noon. observation-disclosures, II, at
noon today; lowest, 40, at 6 80 am. today.
Full report on page ALA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

(See BRITAIN. Page So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

(See SAFETY, Page 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

(See WILSON, Page %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-10-18

(See GENEVA, Page So
La opinión., 1935-08-18

admitirme en- tus filas, es ell mas
grande II puedes exigirme. pues,
bien. compadre, para que compren-
das hasta donde llega mi deseo de
militar a tus ordenes y cooperar IN
tigo a vengar los agravios reci5idos
de la mano criminal de Pancho Ba-
rrera, esta copa que yes sera "a ult:-
ma que lleve a mis- labios interim no
YEA tendido a mis- pies y ensangren-
tado ell cadaver de csc bandido.
Empino luego la copa y la vacio de
un sorbo.
Despues anadio:-Si eres capaz de
cunplir tn palabra como 20 cumpire
la mia, venga un abraZo.
Y los dos compadres Sc estrecha-
ron fuertemente prometiendo no ce-
jar en- sus esfuerzos mientras alentara
en- e. mundo Pancho Barrera.
.......
POGO duro EN- Rio Verde la column
ma del General Argumedo. Cuando
nadie 10 esperaba, las trompetas oca
ron reunion; sc formo la tropa Y aban
done la plaza en- ell mismo orden cue
babia tenido al en.rar.
Dona Rosaura regreso a San uis
con una buena cantidad de pesos "a
p~atistas que la entrego Aguirre, con
los que mejoro notablemente su si-
tuaci6n economical y atendio a las
jrstas exigencias de Maria, que des-
de hacia dos amos no e~strenaba, la in
feliz, nj unas medals.
Durante la penosa travesia de la
columna argumedista por ell EsHado
dc San Luis, numerosas fuerzas de
La opinión., 1935-08-18

90 siezero ror e. campo, sc halla de
manos a boea con Una eazuela reple-
ia de suculento manjar, humoso, re
m~9tizado, habilmente ~dispuesto ror
la perita mano de una mujer macs
ira en- ell arte culinario, como 10 era
dona Rosaura. Don Gildo fue ell -ue
menos honores hizo a la cena, ocupa-
do en- beber y %llorar, solicitando ael
jefe zapatista ser admitido en- las fl
las de su regimiento.
Tanto insistio ell robusto compadre
de ito Lalo Aguirre, que al fin lubo
de ponerle como condicion esencial
Que renunciara por complete a la be-
bida.
-iTe compromises, compadre?
Don Hermenegildo Hernandez per-
manecio IN momento callado, vacilan
te. Despues Sc irguio con una lesen-
voltura inesperada, lleno de aguar-
diente la copa hasta los bordes y res
pondio sin acknowledgements, en-
to que tones mis- actos como efeclos
de una turbacion mental que estoy
muy lejos de sentir en- este
to, pues jamas he sido tan dueno de
mi mismo como 10 soy ahora. BESIDE
ell asesinato de mi inolvidable amigo
don Marcelino, no he podido ,ncon-
trar una bebida capaz de pertu bar
me ell cerebro, hasta ell extreme de
perder ell juicio por complete, nj de
amortecer ell immense dolor que me
agobia. TIL sabes mejor que nadie
cuanto amo a la botella, compa1era
~inseparable de mi vida, estimulante
poderoso de mi naturaleza propensa
a la hipocondria. Ell sacrificio, pues,
que me exiges como condicion para