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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
D. A. R. COMMENDS
DEFENSE PROGRAM
Continental Congress
Thanks President for
Message on Policy.

The defense policy of the Roosevelt
administration was given hearty COM
mendation" today by the Forty-f1fth
Continental Congress of the National
Society, Daughters of the American
Revolution.
The congress took this action after
receiving a personal message on the
subject last night from President
Roosevelt, who could not be present
on account of the death of his close
friend, Louis McHenry Howe. The
Presidents message was read to the
congress by Mrs. william A. Becker
president general of the organization
The resolution, presented by Mrs.
Robert ]. Johnston for the Resolutions
Committee, authorized the national
society to convey to the President
and to the Congress of the United
States, hearty commentator for the
appropriations recommended and en-
acted and fulfillment of the defense
policy and the program of the United
States"
Message Termed Inspiring"
In another resolution, the daughters
expressed to the President their great
regret that he was unable to be pres
emit" and extended their thanks and
appreciation for his inspiring mes
sage"
In his letter to Mrs. Becker the
President outlined the administrations
defense policy and declared that
though hoping for limitation of arma-
(See D. A. R., Page A-4.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
GIRLS DETENTION
/. BY REAGUER TOLD
Cousin of Slain Mrs. Wood
Says He Imprisoned
Them in Hotel.
BY WILLIAM S. TARvER.

Swallowing hard to choke back sobs,
frail, 18-year-old Annie T. O'Bannon
told District Supreme Court jury
today how terror beset her and her
slain cousin. Mrs. Willie Mae Wood,
as they were held virtual prisoners
in a downtown hotel by William H
Reaguer. 57-year-old Culpeper. Va,
undertaken, now on trial for murder.
Several times the slender, blond girl
shook almost to the breaking point
and she constantly twisted a small
lace handkerchief she held in her
hand.
Mrs. Wood, who was 81 and had
been married only II days, almost was
decapitated with pocket knife, which,
the Government charges. Reaguer later
used to slash his own wrists. Hotel
employees found him PROSTATE, his
head restingson the dead girls body.
Feared Double Crossing"
Reaguer, who has a wife and two
married daughters, was described as
forcing his attentions on Mrs. Wood,
in whom he allegedly had been inter-
ested since she was Is, and as being
in constant fear that she was double
crossing" him. The Government con-
tends jealousy over her recent mar
riage to Herbert r. Wood, young Vir-
ginia Highway Commission employe,
was the motive for the killing.
Throughout the morning Reaguer
fldgeted anxiously in his chair, all
(See REAGUER, Page A-21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
BLOSSOM FETE SET
APRIL OAND MAY |
Dates Chosen for Virginia Apple
Festival After Weather
Studies.


WINCHESTER. Va, April 21-The
thirteenth annual Shenandoah Apple
Blossom Festival will be held here
Thursday and Friday. April 80 and
May l. it was announced today by
Fred A. Read, jr., director general,
Immediately following a meeting of
the Executive Committee of the Or
ganization. which adopted the dates
as recommended by a special commit
tee.
The committee held conferences
with Weather Bureau officials in
Washington during the forenoon, when
they were given advance information
on the weather outlook for the early
part Of May. 1t was expected condi-
tons would be such as to assure
orchards of the Blue Ridge district
being in full bloom on the festival
dates.
With Miss Cornelia Anne Larus,
Richmond brunette beauty, reigning
as Queen Shenandoah, the festival
days and nights will be filled with
programs that include the coronation
of the queen. parades and paseants,
dances and other social parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
RIvERDALE GIRL, 3,
INJURED BY TRAIN
Child at Play on Tracks at Cross.
ing Is Hit by Switch
Engine.

Three-year-old Eleanor Natoli of
Riverdale, Nd, was struck by Balti-
more & Ohio switch engine near her
home today. She was hurled several
feet as the engineer tried vainly to
grind his locomotive to a stop.
Suffering possibly a fractured skull
as well as a dislocated shoulder and
decorations Of the scalp and upper lip,
the child was rushed to Providence
Hospital.
Eleanor was playing on the tracks
at the Madison and Maryland avenues
crossing Of the B. & O., and failed to
notice the approach Of the locomo-
tive. although the engineer said he
pulled a shrill blast on his whistle
when he caught sight of her.
Her father. manager of q delicates-
sen store at the corner, ran into the
street when he heard her quick cry
of fright when she realized the engine
was upon her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
TWO FIRES IN BUFFALO

BUFFALO. N. Y, April 81 (R.-
Two fires in Buffalo's water front
section early today critically injured
one man and caused damage estimated
by fire officials at $125,00O.
Del Albert, 20. Cleveland truck
driver, was seriously burned about the
feet and ankles in the first blaze,
which RACED the huge warehouse of
the Western Express Co. Albert was
filling the gasoline tank of his truck
when the fuel dripped on the hot
exhaust pipe, starting the fire. Dam
age was estimated at $4,000.
More than 100000 was the esti-
mated loss at the Michigan Limestone
& Chemical Co.'S factory in the second
blaze. Firemen said its cause was not
determined.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
Selassie May Go
To Sweden to Live,
Newspaper Says

STOCKHOLM, April 81 (R.-
The evening newspaper Alton
bladet publishes today an uncon-
firmed report that Emperor Hole
Selassie has made inquiry with a
view to seeking a retreat in
Sweden. The Emperor visited
Sweden in 1925, and the Swedish
crown prince returned the visit
with a trip to Adds Ababa in 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
COSTELLO FACING
FIGHT At PRIMARY
Definite Move to Beat Him
for Democratic National
Committeeman Under Way.
BY G. GOULD LINCOLN.

District Democrats will hold a
primary election about May 20 to
choose members of the Democratic
National Committee, members Of the
State Central Committee for the Dis
trict, and slate of delegates to the
party's national convention.
A definite movement is under way,
it was learned today. to defeat John
F. Costello, Democratic national COM
mitteeman for score of years, if he
is candidate for reelection.
Costello probably will be a candi-
date, it was said IT. informed quarters
He Is expected to state his position
in day or so.
The effort to unseat him is not new
it having been tried a number of times
without success. His opponents be-
neve this time that either he will re-
frain from entering the primary or
that, If he does, they can beat him.
Two Mentioned As Rivals.
Mrs j. Borden Hartman, the Dem
ocratic national committeewoman, is
expected to be elected again to that
Office.
The candidate for Democratic ma
tional committeeman whom the Dem
ocratic leaders here will select to sue
coed Costello is still something of a
secret. The names of Joseph J. Cotter
and George Marshall have been men
toned, however.
The District has six delegate votes
in the Democratic National Conven-
ton. Four years ago. under the leader
ship of Costello and John B. Colpoys,
the chairman of the State Central
Committee. a Roosevelt delegation
went to the conventions delegation
bound by the unit rule, although not
all of the delegates were for the Presi-
dent, and some of them tried to break
it. Costello, however, held the dele
cation in line and it was voted for
Roosevelt solidly.
Costello Ignored After That.
After the election of President
Roosevelt and his inauguration, Co.'S
tello received practically no recogni-
ton and no patronage from the White
House His recommendations for ap-
pointment of District Commissioners
were ignored. Colpoys was appointed
United States marshal for the Dis
trict, with the entire approval of
Costello.
An eleventh-hour intervention on
the part of President Roosevelt in be-
half of Costello might considerably
change the picture. but there was no
indication today that it would be
made.
Colpoys, the United States marshal
(See COSTELLO, Page Asp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

by the Associated Press.
Adds ABABA, April 2l.-A
fierce battle was reported raging
today north of this capital OF
Ethiopia. No details of the en-
gagement were forthcoming i'm
mediately, it was said in the
Reuters dispatch on the battle.
A final stand in the high passes OF
the Shoan Mountains was disclosed
earlier as plan of the Ethiopian gov
eminent to prevent fighting in the
immediate vicinity of its capital.
The government was taking all pos
sible plans to assure that Adds Ababa
would be spared Smelling if the Italian
Army reached this goal.
The passes. rising $4,000 feet, lie
about so miles from Adds Ababa, one
third the distance to Dessye.
Hundreds of newly armed volunteers
were moving northward toward the
mountains to take up stations for the
anticipated battle
Guerrilla Fighting Seen.
In event the Italians are not halted
in the mountains, the Ethiopians are
expected to carry on guerrilla fighting.
The Adds Ababa radio station COM
municated today with the govern
ment's wireless station at Warra Hailu,
in the presence Of an Associated Press
representative, and established that
the Italian Army cannot be more than
80 miles south of Dessye, which it cap
tured last Wednesday and left i'm
mediately afterward in a dash toward
the capital.
This indicated a possibility the
(See WAR, Page A-21
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
Boy Says Lack of Food Forced
Return to Virginia and Prison
Youth, l6, Leans on Ad-
uice of Older Pris-
oners in Jail.
BY WILLIAM ii. SHIPPEN, JR.,
Stan Correspondent Of The Star.

FREDERICKSBURG Va. April 81
Most boys at Cecil Barlow's age are
in school instead of jail, but Barlow
does not lack for teachers and he
seems an apt pupil.
Already he has committed armed
robbery. eluded bloodhounds, lodged
bullets, been arrested by posse and
banished from Virginia. only to be re-
arrested and sentenced to eight years
in prison.
Quite a record for a 16-year-old
His companions in Jail yesterday
seemed impressed. They felt sorry
for the boy and were anxious to give
him the benefit of their previous ex-
perience. Barlow obviously set great
store by their counsel.
Until last April Barlow was living
with his mother. five brothers and
four sisters on a small farm in Spot
sylvania County. The eldest Of Bar
lows brothers and sisters was 18 and
the youngest 2.
The father had been sent away to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
BY the Associated Press.
CI,EVEI,ANn Nhio

oy VIC hSSOClhtcu FIeSS.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 21.-The
National Republican Committee named
today Senstor Frederick c. Steiwer Of
Oregon as keynoter and temporary
chairman Of the National Republican
Convention which opens here June 9.
Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the
national committee, who made the an
nouncement, said the selection was
unanimous.
Senator Steiwer's name was placed
before the committee by Ralph VIII
liams. national Republican committee
man from Oregon.
Chairman Fletcher said that q num-
Der Of other prominent Republicans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
A revenue bill designed to promote
taxation reform and raise between
s70o,00o,0o0 and $500, 100000 was in
troduced in the House today by Chair
man Doughton of the Ways and Means
| Committee.
The 249-page measure was tossed in
the bill hopper Immediately after the
House convened-Seven weeks to the
day after President Roosevelt had
asked Congress for taxes to finance the
new farm program. the added cost of
prepayment of the bonus and to plug
the gap left in this years revenues in
valuation of A. A. A. processing taxes.
The major feature of the bill con-
templates complete revision of the
! corporation tax system. It would levy
a graduated tax on corporation in
come, based on percentages of earn
ings withheld from distribution to
/ stockholders.
Bill Gets Right of Way.
With the relief bill, the bulky reve-
nue. measure was the major business
standing between Congress and ad-
journment. In an effort to get both
to the Senate as soon as possible,
House leaders planned to give them
the right of way on the floor for the
next three weeks.
The Doughton bill, in addition to
revising the corporate tax system,
would
/. Apply the per cent normal in
come tax rate to corporation dividends,
which now are subject only to income
| surtaxes
2. Place a fiat rate on dividends to
foreign stockholders.
g. Repeal the present corporation
income tax and ultimately the capital
stock and excess profits taxes.
4. Impose an 80 per cent "windfall"
tax on professors who avoided pay
ment of A. A. A. processing taxes.
Estimated Return.
Chairman Hill of the Tax Subccm-
mittee which did the spade work on
the measure said no official estimates
as to the prospective yield had been
! made. But he indicated he thought
the measure would produce upward of
$80O,00O,O00.
In my opinion" Hill said, I'VE are
not losing any money IRON the original
estimates"
Those estimates added up to $780,
600, 00O-S591 100000 from the new
corporation tax plan, 500, 100000 from
the windfall levy, $83,000,0o0 from
temporary continuation Of the excess
profits and capital stock taxes and
SIS 100000 from imposts on dividends
to foreigners.
Numerous revisions have been made.
but Hill intimated that the revenue
gains and losses occasioned by the
alterations just about balanced.
Gains and Loss Tax.
He said it was estimated $4,000, 900
would be picked up by placing invest
ment trusts undergoing complete liqui-
dalton under the graduated capital
gains and loss tax. That, Hill said,
would permit many trust holdings,
(See REVENUE. Page A-4,)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
Stei,oer and Barley to Giue
Keynote Addresses for Parties

were considered for the keynote
speaker, but that Steiwer's name was
the only one formally placed before
the committee.
Fletcher said others considered for
the keynote speaker included Frank
o. Lowden Of Illinois, Arthur Hyde
Of Missouri. James w. Wadsworth Of
New York, c. wayland Brooks of IL
linois, John w. Bricker of Ohio and
Theodore Christianson of Minnesota.
Mrs. Manley j. Fosseen Of Mime
apolis, a member Of the committee.
said the names Of Hyde, Bricker and
Christianson were dropped at once be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
BRITISH 'RAMBLERS' SAD

LONDON, April 81 R.-"Ramblers'
mourned today the death of Miss Cor
della Jane Hawksley, 81 years old, Of
Winchester.
"Ramblers" was Miss Hawksley's own
word for tramps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
ROOSEVELT PR0CLAIMS
COLOMBIA TRADE PACT

Reciprocal Agreement to Become
Effective May 20-Ratifications
Exchanged in Bogota.
BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt today pro-
claimed a reciprocal trade treaty with
Colombia, which will become effective
May 20.
The pact, tenth to take effect in the
administration reciprocal trade pro-
gram, provides mutual tariff conces-
sions by both countries. Publications
were exchanged yesterday in Bo-
gotta.
The other agreements are with Bel
GUM, Sweden, Canada, the Neither.
lands, Switzerland, Brazil, Cuba, Haiti
and Honduras
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

ROME, April 81 R.-Ambassador
Breckenridge Long of the United
States. who intended to return home
today on a vacation, was forced to
postpone his departure several days
because of q stomach disorder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
TAX BILL REACHES
FLOOR OF HOUSE
Doughton Offers Measure
Designed to Raise 700
to 300 Million.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Tares and relief hare become
yearly problems to Congress.
This session, against UisheS OF
members, administration requested
tar legislation which mould reuse
Dhole structure of corporate tara
ton. Principal features are assess
ment on undistributed corporation
profits and inclusion OF Dividend
income in that subject to normal
income tar. House debate on
measure UiH start this Week.
Relief fund request nop pending
before House Appropriations Com
mittee totals 81 800, 900 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

the Federal Penitentiary in Atlanta
for "moonshining.
The family of II fell upon hard
times. Two emergency relief workers,
Miss Betsy Howard and Miss Mildred
(See PRISON, Page A-5)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
MISSIONARY IN DANGER
officials Fear American Woman
Captured by Bandits in Yunnan.

NANKING, April 81 B.-Reports
from Southwestern Yunnan Province,
indicating renewed Communistic &C
tivity there, caused fears today that an
American missionary, Miss A. E.
Pfautz, might have been captured by
the Invaders.
Miss Pfautz, stationed at the Mid
Yunnan Mission at Tsuyung, had been
warned repeatedly to evacuate, but de-
clined to do so. Her home is at 131
Liberty street, Lititz, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
League Sessions End in
"Routine" Resolution De-
pIoring War-SeIassie En-.
voy AssaiIs Tactics.
"0UR SHIP ARRIVES"
DUCE TELLS FASCISTS
Natives Plan Final Stand in
Mountains to Keep Invaders
Away From Adds Ababa as
Long as Possible-Guerrilla
Fighting Seen.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Pushing hard to complete its in
pasion OF Ethiopia before the rainy
season, Italy during the past teD
ioeeks has made important gains on
the north and south fronts. Tuo
key cities haze been the objectiues
OF the Fascists. Dessye, former field
headquarters of Emperor Halle
SeldsSie. ,Das taken. Eyes turned
merit to Adds Ababa, the capital of
the African country. When that
city. Ethiopia's largest and most
important, falls. q great celebration
UiH be held in Rome, for it uhl
mark the successful completion OF
MuSsoiini's seizure of the African
colony, a step in her determination
to hare more territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

,(see KEYNoTERs, Page A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21
Ambassador Long Ill.

(See REVENUE, Page A-4.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

(See REAGUER, Page A-2)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-04-21

o. s. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Cloudy and cooler, probably occasional
rains tonight and tomorrow; minimum
temperature tonight about As degrees.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 81, at II am.
today; lowest SO, at 6 am. today.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12
JUNE MOON SPECIAL
Pattern No. H-3163

Charming Madge Evans.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer star,
invites your approval of this
latest suggestion for your
smart summer wardrobe. 1t
provides chic and comfort
well within the means and
ability of those of you who
make your own clothes.
Pattern designed for sizes
II, Ia. 16, Is, and 90. Size Ii
requires 33s yards Of 39-inch
fabric plus y yard contrast.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12
CLEVERLY SIMPLE
Pattern No. 3O66

An unsual feature of this
frock is that it can be worn
gracefully by so many differ
ent types of varying sizes.
Pattern designed for sizes
IA. Is. Is, 20. 40, and ~. Cor
responding bust measure
ments 80. "a. SO. SO, 40. and
AZ. Size 16 (34) requires AZ
Yards of 39-inch fabric.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12
DAYTIME FRoCk
Pattern No. n -3161

A crisp gilet with trinity
tailored lines from shoulder
to hem are noteworthy in this
cool summer frock of dainty
printed sheer.
Pattern available in sizes
IL, IA, is, Is, and 20. Cores
ponding bust measurements
80. 80, "a, So, and 3S. Size Ia
(23) requires 3A yards of 80
inch fabric plus " yard con-
traSt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12

Patterns of dresses pic
fnred above 2sc. Please
remit in coin or stamps.
Give your name, aa-
dress, pattern number
and size. Mail order 10
Pattern Department,
State Farmer Section,
Scenic Bldg, Ashevilte.
N. C. II 32-page Sam
mer Pattern Book is
available at I5e each.
or, if bought in comb
nation with pattern.
CSC for pattern and
book.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12


Fashionable and gayly prac-
teal. this becoming culotte
costume is fun to make and
fun to wear. Whether you're
a bicycle-girl, a golf enthusi-
asst. or just a decorative kibit-
ger at active sports. youth en-
joy the freedom of the grace
full divided skirt and the ac-
ton pleated capeleI sleeves.
The tuck in blouse has an
open v collar bound in braid
of a darker shade than the
print as is the patch pocket
placed high on one side.
Pattern designed for sizes
IL, IA. Is. Is. and 20. Cores
pOnding bust measurements
80. 81, "a, So, and 3S. Size II
1922 requires 3N yards of 80
inch fabric plus cord.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1936-06-12

y manner as to provide an ideal main
ge cheese is in the form of croquettes.
carrots will add to the attractiveness of
u asparagus bundles with sauce of to-
finishes of pimento tips and parsley will
nical, affords a splendid means of util-
Fat for deep frying
l cup bread crumbs
egg we'll beaten
Form into carrot-shaped GRO
hin in bread crumbs. Fry until golden
with parsley tops and serve with hot to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-03
The Bridgeport Way

Mayor Frank Hayes might well ask why he was sighted in recent endorse ment of the Bridgeport Times-Star of several of the candidates for state office. The editor picked out Governor Wilbur l.. Cross, Albert E. Lavery and State Treasurer John s. Addis for attention. Their election was urged. The first and last are democrats; MT. Lavery is re- publican and popular resident of Fair field. His endorsement by the Bridgeport paper might be explained on the grounds that is of Fairfield county, but that doesn't go up here in the Naugatuck valley, where we want Lieutenant-Gov- ernor Hayes returned to office.
 Some nice things were said about the several candidates that the Times-Star singled out for attention. But the same is equally true of others. For example says the Times-Star: Ut is in line with this growing tradition that we today advocate the election of the Hon. Albert E. Lavery of Fairfield as lieutenant governor We do not believe 1t is incon- sistent to advocate the election of Gov. Cross, who wears the Democratic label, and of MT. Lavery, who wears the Repub- lican label. :"
 To this writer's way of thinking there are many objections to split vote along such lines as this. Both Governor Cross and MT. Lavery would not have 1t so, we know. Certainly the record of Lieutenant Governor Hayes in Hartford compares favorably with his entire record in public life. He Is entitled to be endorsed and supported for reelection if only on the single term that he has held his present state office.
 But if we were to urge the election of two democratic officials like Governor Cross and Treasurer Adds, but suggested a republican Acknowledgements, we might ask how certain programs that the governor might hope to push through the Legislature would fare when they came to the Senate over which the lieutenant-governor presides. To produce the best legislation, it is just as well to have the one party maintaining a con- trol in all branches of the Legislature. This is very necessary where men of such high calibre as mentioned in this article are concerned.