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Evening star., 1936-12-16

Yuan or state council to determine on
o thorough going campaign to crush
the rebel movement.
The execution of Chang and several
OF his generals by Marshal Chang at
Sianfu. 700 miles northwest of here.
was announced here by small Chinese
newspapers and by the Domei Jap-
anese officiaD News Agency at Toxic.
These reports were based on sup
posed radio broadcast by Marshal
Chang early today. Chinese officials
ignored or denied this version and
AIDS report that Chang was alive.
Neither Domei nor Chinese who
spread the report of the killing Of
fered any evidence Of its authenticity.
(Domei in Toxic continued to-
night to publish the execution re-
port, but also gave out Donald's re-
port that Chang was alive. jap
anese observers commented that
the execution report came a day
after Chang was seen alive by
Donald.)
The Chinese army units reported
moving in on the recalcitrant warlord
are the best equipped fighting forces
China has ever had.
Infantry Has Machine Gun Company.
The men were we'll uniformed and
the infantry carried not only ordinary
rifles, but machine guns.
The Chinese National Army also
holds in reserve for instant use a
highly developed air corps with much
of its flying equipment Of American
manufacture.
Some OF the mystery over Chiang's
fate was due to censorship and some
to the isolation of Sianfu, where
Chang had his prisoner.
Communications were reported in
terrupted and the Marking govern
ment attempted to watch events
through scout planes. which were able
to see but little of movements by
Marshal Chang's forces and learned
nothing Of what actually happened.
These planes. however, were deemed
useful to direct the advance Of Gov
eminent forces moving toward Sianfu
Censorship was clamped down
promptly Saturday when Chang was
known to have been captured and
only tonight was it being relaxed.
CHINA ON WARTIME BASIS.
Evening star., 1936-12-16
LAW CHANGES SOUGHT

Proposals for drastic changes in the
laws governing presidential and con-
gressional elections were being pre-
pared today for the new Congress.
Heading the list was a constitutional
amendment to abolish the electoral
college. Another proposal would ex-
tend the presidential term to six years
and bar q second term, while q third
would fix the date of the national
elections q month earlier than at
present.
Evening star., 1936-12-16

william A. Gallagher represents a
claw machine operator, asked Blick II
he recalled that lawyer named Her.
bert Grossman challenged him into q
contest and pulled clock out Of a
machine after three plays.
Yes, recall the incident" Blick
said.
Suppose there were 10 clocks 2
inches apart in a machine-how many
nickles would you have to use to get
one?" Whelan asked.
I'D have to be fortune teller to
answer that, but think I'd come away
with some clocks" said Blick
At this point, Wilson interrupted to
ask Blick if he ever saw a machine
with clocks spaced 2 inches apart
No, I have not" the witness an
swered.
Operation of claw machines in the
District was banned last March by
United States Attorney Leslie C. Gar
nett, who ordered the contrivances
seized. The machines were not op-
Grated between early April and last
July, although the replevin suit to
determine their legality was pending.
In July attorneys for the pin ball
operators came into court and Sc
cured temporary injunction against
police seizure from Justice Oscar r.
Luhring, who said he felt compelled
to protect their property pending a
final hearing.
Encouraged by that decision, at
torneys for the claw machine operators
obtained a similar order, and the
claw machines have operated since.
It was understood at that time, how
ever, that the legal questions involved
were to be threshed out before jury
in the law action rather than in q
final hearing on the injunction suit.
Evening star., 1936-12-16
Chang Kidnapping Believed Com
munist Inspired.

munISt-tnSpircu.
TOXIC, December 16 (R.-The pos
sible death of China's Generalissimo
Chang Kai-shek as the capture of
Chinese war lord moved Japanese OFF,
cials today to the grave consideration
Of war which might involve Japan.
There were two avenues Of specula-
ton: First, that the kidnapping of
Chang was Communist-inspired sec
ond, that the chaotic condition exist
ing In China threatened Japanese in
terests and territory and was espe-
cially dangerous to the Japanese
created empire of Manchukuo.
Japan. cooperating closely with the
established government Of Manchukuo,
pursued well-defined policy of puni-
tive protection of that nations bor-
ders, a. has been evidenced in the re-
cent past in military combats with both
Russian and Outer Mongolian border
patrols.
Japan's stated policy Of opposition
to the growth of communism in
China has involved repeated warnings
Of military measures unless such de-
velopments were suppressed.
Evening star., 1936-12-16

SOOIHSA Ell OF more tndH
" ordinary acumen, gazing upon
~ the Mclean residence ablaze
with lights and social activi-
ties in its palmy days. would hesitate
to foreten that it would become q
haven of refuge for homeless cats.
It would seem, however, that
through the fondness for cats Of
Isaak Mcbride, one-time campaign
manager for the elder LaF'ollette, and
now in charge of the Mclean house
occupied by the Resettlement Admin
istration, word has gone out by grape.
vine wireless to the effect that all
homeless cats will be given free food
and lodging until they rehabilitate
themselves or find permanent home.
Cats of all breeds, colors and every
range of social standing have been
fed and succored within the walls OF
this handsome house until 1t would
seem there must be some way In which
it has been marked for good eats"
Just as the human tramps put a
chalk mark on places where they re-
ceive a friendly reception. The i'm
mense refrigerator, which was filled
with rare viands and wines when en-
tertaining was the order Of the day.
now contains a supply of milk. cream,
| salmon and other tidbits dear to
feline appetites. Nobody knows just
how many cats have come and gone
away with a better outlook on the
world but new arrivals continue to
take the place of those departing.
| y y
| TROPHIES.
The sanctum of Hugh d. Auch-
incloss is beginning to look more
and more like a museum OF natural
history.
Numerous bOres and crates haze
been arriving OF late out OF Which
haze emerged mounted tdrpon.
sailfsh, the front halt OF an Atri-
can goat, and other relics OF the
chase All the Office force ndtur-
ally has been quite piQued, and
the sportsman, Shouing his hands
deep into his pockets and assum-
ing that pu1fly pleased attitude,
has received their comments, Ques-
tions and compliments in his otCn
quietly grateful tUay.
The other morning. hopeper, he
got quite a shock. The Office boy
| rushed in. looked at the neU dec
ordtions in amdzement, and er-
claimed: Gee. they're s,Ueu, bet
you had to pay through the nose
| for those trophies"
X
| GIVE ALL.
GOVERNMENT officials undoubtedly
are an accommodating and well
informed group of individuals, but one
department was rather up against II
the other day upon receipt of letter
such as this:
Il especially would appreciate all
publications ON social and economic
trends"
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Executive Yuan Votes Policies OF
Chang to Continue.

Executive Yuan Votes Policies OF
Chang to Continue.
NANKING, December l6 (R.-With
an unconfirmed report sweeping China
that Generalissimo Chang Kai-shek
has been killed, the Notional govern
ment placed the whole nation on q
time basis today.
Whether the George Washington
of the republic" was alive or dead
could not be Immediately determined
with assurance, for he was taken cap
tive last week by his mortal enemy,
Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang, and held
at Sianfu. Chang's stronghold in
Shensi Province.
A civilian stepped into the appall-
ing vacancy created by Chiang's alb
sence from the capital. He is DR..
H. H. Kung, acting as head of the
executive Yuan, highest administra-
tive department of the government.
Policies to BE Continued.
At meeting last night the Yuan
voted never to relax" operations
against subversive elements in the
| northwest. And to continue the do
mestic and foreign policies Of the
missing generalissimo.
Martial law was proclaimed
throughout China and all demonstra-
tions or political movements were
prohibited.
In explanation of these stringent
regulations, officials cited "a grave
situation arising from multiple assas-
sinations."
1t was not explained. however,
whether these "assassinations" had
any relation to the reported broadcast
which, like other current reports,
had been denied-of the execution
OF Generalissimo Chang by Chang.
Ambassador Nelson johnson Of the
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POPE, IN RELAPSE,
| HAS UNEASY NIGHT.
Orders Are Issued Against
Any Seeing Him But on
Urgent Business.
~ the Associated Press.

~ taS AooVtA9tco AtUR1s
VATICAN CITY, Dcember 16.-
Pope Plus XI awoke today after an
uncomfortable night following q re-
lapse from the ailments which have
kept him bed-ridden for IL days.
The 79-year-old pontiff, however,
was reported stu adamant in his de-
termination to regard his illness mere
ly as the inescapable effect of old age
DR.. Amanti Milani, his physician,
went to the papal apartments equally
determined that the Pope exert him
self as little as possible.
Stresses Need Of Rest.
He tried to persuade the holy father
that rest, and nothing but rest, could
safeguard him against a relapse such
as he suffered yesterday when his
breathing became difficult.
Although the Pope expressed his de-
sire to lengthen his conferences with
the pepal secretary, orders were is
sued barring any one from approach
ing him except on the most urgent
business.
1t was understood his discomfort
during the night was due to his diff
ficulty in breathing and also to pain
resulting from the yaricose condition
Of his left leg.
Both Legs Paralyzed.
Both the Pope's legs became partly
paralyzed when he was stricken. Con-
geStion Of his circulatory system, Vat
ican officials said prior to his re-
lapse. had improved.
Dr. Milani administered q hear
stimulant yesterday, Vatican sources
said, but the Pope rallied only tenn.
porarily. They said he seemed to fee
great fatigue later and still was de.
pressed when he retired.
His holiness spent several hourl
yesterday in an armchair. seeing Wis.
itors and administering his affairs.
Evening star., 1936-12-16
FUGITIVE CAPTURED

AUSTIN. Tex, December Is P.-
The Department of Public Safety said
checked fingerprints Of a man ar
rested December 10 under the name
Of John Nolen Ridge at Alpine as
those of Frank Argo, Florida fugitive.
The department said the man was
arrested for a game law violation and
carrying concealed weapons.
Argo escaped from a road camp Of
the Tallahassee State Penitentiary Oc-
tober 27, where he was serving q 10
year robbery sentence.
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United States made an Official ex-
preston of sympathy concerning the
crisis to high Chinese oficials. He
told them he was deeply concerned
as to the generalissimo's fate.
Similar expressions were received
from the Japanese. Russian, French
and German Ambassadors and the
Minister of Cuba.
Bad weather today prevented Nine.
Chang, the Wellesley-educated wife
of the generalissimo, from departing
by airplane for Loyang, in Honan
Province, to be as near as possible to
where her husband was captured.
TOXIC SEES WAR POSSIBILITY.
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combed slopes both east and north of
Alpine.
Ski Experts Plan Trek.
Ski experts organized for trek over
the heavily timbered, boulder-studded
mountains between the resort colony
at Brighton, 20 miles east and slightly
south of Salt Lake City. and the min
ing town Of Alta. over Lone Peak
northeast of Alpine.
Alpine Is situated at the western
mouth Of Alpine Canyon. The craig
marked canyon cuts deep between
Mount Timpanogss and its sister
height to the north, IL .000-foot Lone
/ Peak
/ Five or six miles southwest of Alpine
stretches Utah Lake-a body of clear
water IS miles long and north and
south and 6 miles wide. A valley only
a few miles wide lies between the lake
to the west and the mountains to the
east.
Pilot Radioed Position.
The 10-passenger twin-motored
Boeing last was heard from at 3:37
am, Mountain time, yesterday. when
its pilot, s. j. Samson. radioed his
position over the Southwestern Utah
village of Milford
However, word from a score Of early
risers In the vicinity Of Tiny Alpine
IS miles southeast of here. that they
heard a plane in distress, led to con-
centration of the hunt in that region
ON the western slopes of the wasatch
Mountains.
The plane left Los Angeles at ll:l5
pm, Pacific time, Monday night and
was due in Utah's mountain-ringed
capital at 4:l0 am, Pacific time
Tuesday
Missing with the craft were the
stewardess, Gladys Witt; Pilot SAM
son. Co-pilot William Bogen and the
passengers, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wolfe
of Chicago: H. w. Edwards of Mime
apolis and c. Christopher of Dwight
III.
B. G. Mitchell of Los Angeles, q
passenger who disembarked at Las
Vegas, New, told of finding 26-year-
old Miss Witt most charming and
attentive" but silent on the romantic
aeronautical mixup which made her
a headline celebrity.
The blond stewardess recently was
on the verge Of marrying Erick K.
Balzer, steamship executive, in Cali
fornia. Then she suddenly few East
to talk things over" with Pilot James
A. Roe Of Transcontitnental and
Western Air at Kansas City.
She talked things over" with both
men, wound up by marrying neither
and got back her old job.
Ready to Make Leap.
At Los Angeles, Fred Haag, a para
chute jumper, telephoned the Western
Air Express Offices he was friend Of
Miss Witt and If the plane was found
grounded in an isolated spot he would
be willing to leap from a rescue ship
with food and medical supplies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wolf were married
several days ago in San Diego and
were on their way to Chicago, VOLTS
headquarters. as an air equipment
salesman. Mrs. Wolf, the former
Hazel stryker. was a stenographer for
four years in an air line ofice at
| Seattle.
A United Airlines Boeing plane,
similar to the missing ship. crashed
In the Wasatch Mountains, 20 miles
east of Salt Lake City. February 23,
1884, killing the crew of three and five
| passengers.
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NAME,

Maybe you'ue been going ON your
serene wdp through life neper
giving the matter a single thought,
but there's one man in totDn toho
seems to be WOrried.
why" this reader wants to
know, docs the coroner al,0ays
use the A. In front OF his name.
thusly-A. Magruder Macdonald?
Does the A. stand for Aloysius,
Alphonse or just plain Albert?"
Well, the A. doesn't stand for
anything. IT'S Just q prefr. DR..
Macdonald couldn't be located
yesterday afternoon to be pressed
for the reason it's used, though.
Maybe he Just didn't Want to
be knoDn as The Magruder
Macdonald.
Evening star., 1936-12-16

"In fact I would be highly inter-
ested and grateful for any and all
information you can send me con-
corning all activities of life-and all
activities Of government"
Ek
DUTY.
AN incident that occurred at the
corner Of Twelfth and F streets
shows policemen aren't around simply
to make arrests. AS the light flashed
green for traffic on Twelfth and the
heavy tide of Christmas shopping
traffic at noon time surged ahead,
a little child, apparently seeking its
on the northwest corner, burst out
into the street and started to run
across Twelfth.
Officer Caussin of 1888 Manning
place. who was watching traffic from
the northeast corner, saw the bewil-
dered child and without hesitation
dashed toward her His warning hand
was sufficient to stop the northbound
trafic which was not completely
across F street but only great exhi-
bition Of open field running between
vehicles going south enabled him to
get to the child and carry her to
safety. In a few minutes the frantic
mother located her own and Caussin.
who was watching out for the child
during the interval, resumed his busi-
ness
Evening star., 1936-12-16

Above are Matt WindSor's
Club Volga Boatman enter
tainerS, 1oho 90 on the air to-
night for the needy OF Wash
ington and present a Christ
mas program at their toy ball.
Belo,D are, left, Jimmy Nichols
and Marty Rubin, UocalistS,
,Uho ,DiH broadcast from
Heigh-Ho 1Oith Pete Macias'
Orchestra at the Heigh-Ho
celebration for the poor.
Guests at both night clubs
are inUited to present new
clothing or ne,D toys to door,
men. Both parties are a part
of The Star-Warner Bros
N. B. C. Christmas campaign
on behalf OF the forgotten.
Evening star., 1936-12-16
Claw Machines

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China

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Toy Drive

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Plane

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combed slopes both east and north Of
Alpine.
Evening star., 1936-12-16
Washington
Wayside
Tales
Random Observations
of Interesting Events
and Things.
HAVEN.

SOOTHSAYER Of more than
ordinary acumen, gazing upon
the Mclean residence ablaze
with lirhts and social actiYi.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

Of maraschino cherry syrup and
one tablespoon of lemon Juice With
the pear syrup. Pour over fruit
and chill.
Mary was invited out to Lillian's
the other night for dinner and
they had a dessert she thought
extra special. It was very simple
to make.
Unflavored gelatine was pre-
pared according to the directions
on the package. AS it began to
stiffen, two egg whites and the
Juice Of halt a lemon were
whipped in. It was very delicious
and was served with some angel
cake that melted in your mouth.
Since Lillian also had an elec-
trio kitchen such things were
very easy to prepare. Her cake
had been whipped up by her elec-
trio mixer.
Tomorrow they promise to have
Q delicious economy dinner.
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

/ put it In and I Sprinkled
crumbs over the top"
"HOw do you know when It
Is COOked?" said Jane hoping to
embarraSs her with q trick queS-
tiOn.
"YOu shall see. There are al
ways ways and means. LOOk," /"
exclaimed Mary.
She took the thin spatula and
carefully inserted it in the spinach
Souffle. It came out clean. She ex-
planned that the test was much
the same as for cuStard. If their
ovenette had been one Of the
quick heating kind now on the
market, she would have put the
baking dish in a pan Of water
before she put it in the ovenette.
AS we ate the veal pops, the lima
beans that had been seasoned with
butter and lemon juice, and the
spinach, we agreed that it was
really a very good meal.
Mary seemed full Of wisdom to-
night. She told us that one Of
her friends had just discovered q
quick new way to hull peas for
dinner. She put them in the boil
ing water, pods and all. The pods
floated, and she skinned them
off. They also gave q flavor
to the water in which the peas
were cooked. Of course, the pods
had to be washed first, and would
only be really successful for q
small quantity.
We also discussed the ways Of
testing fresh vegetables. They
agreed that for orange, grape.
fruit and lettuce, weight and
firmness was one of best tests
For lettuce the leaves should
be crisp and unblemished. They
discussed the types on the mar
ket-the iceberg lettuce that has
the crisp solid head and comes
in now from California and Ari.
zona. The Romaine now avail.
able is much greener with longer,
more pointed leaves.
Here is their new recipe for a
Pink Lady Cocktail-rather diff
ferent from mine, I assure you
Dice pears from a No. 2 can
dice bananas and combine In
cocktail glasses. Halve eight
large ripe strawberries and place
on top. Combine one-third cup
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

lGS QATu 10 say WHICH are u1OIG
popular, feminine types. or tai
lored blouses. Both are worn
with tailored suits, and it's really
q matter Of detail and color,
more than Of type, as to what to
wear with what. You'll find sheer
blouses with tucks down the front
and a bow at the neckline that is
formal because Of its fabric, and
suitable for a fur-trimmed after
noon suit. You'll find a frilly
blouse of the same sheer fabric
worn with a tailored suit, because
it's color recommends it.
Mannish Popularity
Tailored blouses seem to be
most popular right now, but
when we say that, we must quail
ify our statement for most
tailored blouses are not mannish
this spring. At least, they man
age not to look so, when they
are ensembled with flowers on
the lapel, a clip at the neckline
and a veil on the hat, even If
they are as severe as possible.
The clip idea comes from Holly
wood, by the way.
Nearly all the tailored types
have some details that make
them feminine. Pockets, little
as we may think of them as
trimming, have their place in
this scheme Of things. They may
have tabs. be scalloped, or have
some other little touch about
them to trim the blouse. Pleated
bibs and vestees, though copied
from mems shirts, have a soften
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

overs. But she did have some
very clever schemes for using
them. Chill powder and curry
powder were standbys and no
matter what type Of chopped
meat went in, it always came
out curried-not that she didn't
like the taste Of curry. But
cooked fresh spinach certainly
couldn't be approached in that
way and she was as eager as I
to see what happened.
When we went in Mary was
busy at work in the kitchenette,
the radio was tuned in and
Mary was smiling, so we knew
for the present at least every
thing was lovely.
"SO-twO doubling ThomaSeS
shopping in early just to see the
master chef busy in her work.
shop. I reckon it isn't hard to
read your uppermOst thoughts at
present"
Rather taken off guard, Jane
and I laughed and confessed that
we were eager to hear about the
spinach.
$50 you SHALL" said Mary, "anG
even taste it. but the spinach II
in the Ovenette at present AND
can not be disturbed"
Here is how she made 1t.
"FirSt chopped about q cur
and a half of spinach we cooked
yesterday and heated it in some
butter-nO / don't know how
much. Then thickened q cup o.
sCalded milk with two tablespoons
Of flour, added II cup Of grated
cheese, an egg, some salt ant
pepper, and a sprinkle Of nutmeg
Then poured it into that small
baking dish that usually stay
parked on the left corner of thu
top Shelf"
"Just a minute" questioned
Jane. "Let me get this straight
Did you mix the spinach will
the cheese sauce before you pu
it in the baking DISH"
"Of course. / thought yOu''
know that. Also the baking disl
was rubbed with butter befOr'
The Washington times., 1936-03-24

ing effect, too. And although
collars are usually severe, they
may be worn with a clip, q
flower, a pin, or something to
take away the plainness.
Dress Shirts Copied
Some Of the most intriguing
blouSeS copy mems shirts exactly.
There are some of satin with
pleated bib and a little tie that
initiates a white tie," worn with a
mans tail coat.
Another smart blouse soon to
make its mark is Of white piQue,
just like q mans evening shirt, tie,
pleats and all. When it is worn
with q tailored suit, with color on
the lapel, in the pocket Of the
suit, perhaps, and on the hat, it
will not look somber.
The fabrics and colors are le-
gion. BlouSeS may match acceSSo-
rieS, may be in deep strong colorS,
like red, plum, bright green, navy
or black not to mention the
new chaudron or British tan .
they may be in paStels, or they
may be white or eggshell. AL are
equally good. It's just a matter
Of how you are ensembling your
accessories.
High necks seem to be very
much the thing now, in semi
tailored blouses, and then the ruf-
fled jabot has made quite a place
for itself. Handmade blouSes are
smarter than smart. SO If you do
not want one that IS tailored, you
see, there is plenty to select from.