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Evening star., 1936-08-23

A fire that suddenly shot flames up
ward from the basement floor Of their
home at 5444 Nebraska avenue proved
fatal yesterday to 4-year-old David
Riordan and his brother Thomas. 3,
and seriously injured their mother,
Mrs. Gladys H. Riordan.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
closed his investigation of the tragedy
last night with two certificates at
tributing the deaths to accidenal
causes. However, he said "the real
cause may never be determined"
The chief evidence was an empty,
charred gallon tin can and the cloth
ing and shoes Of the children. The
can smelled Of kerosene and one shoe
was saturated. A blanket with which
one Of the children was covered also
smelled Of the fuel.
II agree with every one who inves-
tigated that the can contained kero-
sene," said the coroner. The evil
dence indicates 1t may have been upset
by the children. Why 1t ignited, do
not know"
Evening star., 1936-08-23

Continued warm weather with over
cast skies was in prospect today fol-
lowing yesterday afternoons violent
thunderstorm in which bolt Of light.
ming set the Prince Georges County
Aims House on fire.
Another bolt narrowly missed two
detectives at washington police head
quarters.
The warm spell was expected to con-
tinue through tomorrow. The tenn
perature early today was in the low 70s.
Three -fourths Of an inch of rain
fell during yesterdays sudden storm.
Sheets of rain swept Washington be-
fore o 30-mile wind from the north
west.
The blaze started by lightning
threatened to destroy the Aims House
st Ritchie, Md. It was extinguished
by seven companies Of volunteer fre-
men. The bolt hit the chimney. tore
q hole through the slate roof and fired
the attic. :.
None Of the 10 inmates was injured,
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Readers Guide
PART ONE.

PART ONE.
Main Ne,Ds Section.
General News-Pages Al, B-4.
Washington Wayside-A-2.
Lost and Found-A-12.
ReSorts-B-5.
Sports Section-Pages B-6, Bill.
Boating and Fishing News-B-S.
PART TWO.
Editorial Section.
Editorial Articles-Pages D-l to
D-3.
Editorials and Editorial Com
ment-D-2.
Political Round-up-D-3.
Civic News and Comment-D-4.
Ayiation-D-4.
Veterans Organizations, Nation
al Guard, Organized Re-
serves-D-4-5.
Crossword Puzzle-D-5. .
Stamps-D-6.
Contract-D-6.
PART THREE.
Society Section.
Society News and Comment
Pages Ell, ELI.
Well-Known Folk-E-9;
Barbara Bell Pattern-E-ll.
PART FOUR.
Feature Section.
News Features-Pages FL, F-4.
John Clagett Proctor's Article
on Old Washington-F-2. =.
"rhose Were the Happy Days"
by Dick Mansfield-F-2:
Radio News and Programs-F-5.
stage and Screen-F-5.
Automobiles
Children's Page-F-7.
High Lights Of History-F-7.
PART FIVE.
Financial, Classified.
Financial News and Comment
PAGES G-l, 0-4.
Classified Advertising
Pages o-A d'lz.
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Yarn Weather Is Expected
after Violent Thunderstorm,

although the bolt shook the entire
building. Nurse Elizabeth Earnest
uuieted the bed-ridden patients, while
Supt. Herman Moore sounded gen.
eral alarm.
In q Commute battle firemen kept
the flames confined to the roof and
attic. Much of the damage was caused
by heavy rain pouring through the
hole In the roof.
The temperature in Washington
yesterday rose to SO degrees before
the storm tumbled the mercury to 10
In 20 minutes. Throughout the day,
the humidity was oppressive.
At the height Of the storm, q freak
bolt grazed two detectives at Police
Headquarters as it broke through .
window, leaped to an electric tele-
type machine and showered sparks
over the floor.
Neither Detective Sergt. Oscar w.
Mansdeld nor Norman Hodkinson
was injured. although both were
(see WEATHER, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Disappointed, He Says, but
Happy Planning to Give
Rest of Life to FamiIy-To
Resume Law Practice.
TELEGRAM is INVOLVED
| IN "FRAME-UP" CHARGE
Endorsement Reputed to Be From
Farley Is Printed by Abilene
Paper, but Denied by Postmas.
ter General-McFarlane Has
Narrow Edge Over Gossett.

Representative Thomas L. Blanton,
bitter foe of the District. yesterday
was snowed-under in his fight for re-
nomination in the Texas run-of
primary. His opponent. Judge Clyde
L. Garrett, of Eastland, held lead
of nearly two to one with returns
complete from out of II counties
of the seventeenth district at 2
O'Clock this morning.
The vote then was:
Garrett, 28,3O9: Blanton, 15,649.
J2ge Garrett jumped into the lead
as the first returns came through the
Texas election bureau, and by
10 O'Clock, Blanton conceded defeat
for the seat he had held nearly two
decades.
Blanton appeared to have been
beaten even in his home county OF
TAYLOR. He showed lead on incom-
plete returns from two counties.
Not Disgruntled.
st take my defeat on the chin,
Blanton said In his statement conced-
ing the Democratic nomination, which
in Texas in tantamount to election.
Il am disappointed, but am neither
disgruntled or dismayed.
For the real friends who have 10y
ally worked and voted for me in this
run-od campaign, have deep affec-
tion. I appreciated their effort, and
thank them from the bottom Of my
heart.
THE result is accepted by me with
o genuine feeling of relief and salts
faction. For the first time in many
years, feel free and unobligated. I
am happy in the thought that I now
have an opportunity to devote the
rest Of my life to my family.
Il now intend to take much need
ed vacation to which. for long time.
I have been entitled. Thereafter I
shall resume the practice of law"
Representative w. D. McFarlane, Of
the Thirteenth District, who also is
in a run-off was involved in a close
race. Unofficial returns from IL
counties gave him 25,509 against "a
288 for his opponent.
Service Broken in 1928.
The only break in Blanton's service
which started in 1916 came in 1928
when he made an unsuccessful race
for the Senate. His successor, r. @.
Lee, died, and Blanton defeated his
widow in 1880 for the unexpired term,
and held on thereafter.
The controversial note which had
dominated Blanton's legislative ac-
tivities was in evidence as he went
down to defeat. The Texan hurting
q charge of "frame-up" late yester-
day after a purported telegram of
Endorsement Of his candidacy by
Chairman James A. Farley Of the
Evening star., 1936-08-23

IneI gtreIdI StdIS nave Ueen "UfkHIg VU-
gether since the end of the Ethiopian War.
There has been no publicity about an under
standing between the general staffs." Mussolini
and Hitler do not want to follow the example Of
the weak countries" Britain, France
and Belgium-who. not being sure of each
other. find it necessary to reassure the public
by advertising their confidential talks.
Conversations between the German and the
italian understudies of Hitler and Mussolini
take place every week. One day it is Finance
Minister Thaon di Revel who goes to Berlin to
discuss finance with Schacht; the other day
it is the minister of propaganda who goes to see
Goebbels; and it is said that Hitler and Mus
solini have met several times in secret in the
course of the last three months. But even if
this rumor were not true, the fact remains
that the two dictators work in full harmony.
Evening star., 1936-08-23
GOV. OLSON DIES,
FAMILY At SIDE
ut Must Be for Best" Are
Last Words of Minnesota
Executive.
Ey the Associated Press.

By the ASSOCIATED Press.
ROCHESTER,, Mimi, August a.
Floyd B. Olson Of Minnesota, the Ma
tion's only Farmer-Labor Governor,
died here tonight.
The Governor, A. long prominent
in State and national political circles,
succumbed to a stomach ailment in
the Mayo clinic.
With him were Mrs. Olson, his
daughter, Patricia, Maurice Rose, the
chief executives personal aide, Drs.
Hunter Sheldon and Carl Hygaard. and
three nurses, Miss Lunetta Judd, Miss
(See OLSON, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1936-08-23
CAR CRUSHES RACER

ALTON, N. Y, August % P.-
Crushed beneath his racing car as It
rolled over on the first turn during
the races on Alton Fair Ground race
track today. Bill Stockwell, 23, of
Greensboro, N. c., was injured crit
ically.
More than 1900 saw the machine 60
out Of control. Taken to Bainbridge
Hospital, Stockwell was reported TO
b suffering multiple body bruises and
. cash In his skull that penetrated to
the brain.
Evening star., 1936-08-23

and later to the troubled theater
of Palestine. There were days Of
fever and illness for him under
the African sun; brushes with
death in an airplane that went
over and over like q 20-ton aero
bat" smashing itself to bits, and
on the night he led rescue forces
to the beseiged American con-
sulate, tragedy, horror, pathos
and humor.
Memories of a war correspond
ent who Is retiring from that
business" is the way Nell de-
scribes these articles, the first OF
which will appear tomorrow In
Thf Eufnit1g Star
Evening star., 1936-08-23
D. C.F|SCAL STUDY
TO Be SECRETNE
But Quiet Investigation Will
Receive Data of City Off.
ciaIs and Citizens.
BY JAMES z. CHM.

Strict secrecy will surround activities
of the committee appointed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt yesterday to work out
IN equitable fiscal relations policy
between the Federal and District Gov
ernments, although District officials
and civic-minded residents are going
to be given ample opportunity to pre-
sent their views on this troublesome
subject.
j. L. Jacobs. Chicago efficiency en-
gineer and tax expert, who will direct
the fiscal relations study, gave that
assurance . few hours after the wires
from Hyde Park, N. Y, had disclosed
the news of his appointment. At the
time Jacobs was in his temporary
Office in the Treasury Building, as
sembling a mass Of statistical data he
already had collected in preparation
for the gigantic task that confronts
him and the Advisory Committee the
President named to assist in the
survey.
The Advisory Committee consists
of George McAneny, president Of the
Title Guaranty Trust Co. Of New
York City; James w. Martin, chair
man of the Kentucky State Tax Com
mission, and Clarence A. Dykstra,
city manager of Cincinnati.
District Not Represented.
District officials, who hope the re-
suit of the committees activities will
end permanently the annually recur-
ring battle over the amount the Fed
eral Government should pay toward
the expenses of the municipal govern
ment, seemed to be satisfied with the
Presidents selections, although the
District itself is not represented in
the group.
Its a satisfactory set-up," said
Melvin c. Hazen, president of the
Board of Commissioners. THE COM
mittee's study should be productive Of
good results. My big regret is that
Congress cannot be bound to any rec
concentrations it may make"
Commissioner Hazen's views were
shared in civic circles by those famil-
lar with the fiscal relations question.
L. A. Carruthers, chairman Of the
Fiscal Affairs Committee of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations, who
is acquainted personally with Jacobs
and two members of the Advisory
Committee-Martin and Dykstra-de-
clared they are well qualified to
make an intelligent study"
Here Several Weeks.
Quietly. for the last several weeks,
Jacobs has been in Washington, COL
lecting statistics and other informa-
ton to be used in the survey. He has
conferred with Commissioner Hazen,
Maj. Daniel j. Donovan, auditor and
budget officer. and other District Off
cials who could give him data that
is needed preliminary to the compre-
(See FISCAL SURVEY, Page A-8)
Evening star., 1936-08-23

during the campaign, however, for an
amazingly small amount of attention
was given to any such issues and at
no time were they discussed with
much clarity or thoroughness by
either faction.
It is true that Blanton undoubtedly
lost the support of some school teach
ers and other educators because of
(See ABILENE, Page A-10)
Evening star., 1936-08-23

t h e W q r
eagles did to
turn the war
in Afric C a
definitely to-
ward victory
for Italy.
Neil ha s
just returned
= from an as
s / 6 n m e n t
that carried
him from
A 8 m ar q to
Adds Ababa
with the con-
quering Ro-
man legionS
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Now 1t Can
Be Told!

Marshall Badoglio was ad-
dressing his aviation chiefs.
"You alone stand between
Italy and destruction" he
said. do something-and
do it quick!" And they did
something!
Let Edward j. Neil, star war
correspondent of the Associated
Press, tell you in an exciting
series of six special stories what
Evening star., 1936-08-23

By the Associated Press.
PAMPLONA, Spain, August 22.-
Rebel forces drove their big push" on
toward Madrid tonight, fighting des-
perately to reach the side of their
comrades in Toledo's besieged Alcazar
before 1t was too late.
The last word from the stubbornly
defended rebel garrison in the midst
Of Government-held Toledo came
August IA, when the Government
threw armored tanks against the de-
tenders of the ancient fortress-castle
One side Of the fortress was demol-
ished then, and q portion OF the
Gothic structure was in flames.
Whether the defenders of Alcazar
were still alive was not known to-
night by the rebel forces pressing
forward fiercely to succor their COM
rades.
1,5O0 In Prison Refuge.
Some $500 persons in all-some
rebel fighting men, and some civilians
took refuge in the Alcazar. a former
cadet academy. at the outset OF
hostilities.
Bombed and attacked repeatedly,
the garrison still held. 1t was said
that those inside obtained food by
venturing out into the city at night
from underground tunnels.
One report said that those besieged
were hurting the bodies of their dead
over the walls.
Gen. Francisco Franco, leader OF
the Fascist gebel military, radioed that
his fighting men had advanced east
ward so miles from Navalmoral. and
were on the outskirts Of Toledo, 80
miles from Madrid.
Road Beyond Unimpeded.
His forces, it was reported. were
consolidating their newly won posi-
tions for an assault to dislodge the
Government defenders Of Toledo and
leave the rebels q virtually unimpeded
road to Madrid.
The advance on Madrid was driven
steadily forward behind heavy bar
rage from airplanes and land batteries,
rebel leaders reported.
A new assault was reported launched
simultaneously on the battered and
besieged city of San Sebastian by
the cruiser Canarias, one of the most
modern of the ships in the Spanish
navy which have joined the rebel
forces. Government leaders said they
had no estimates of the loss Of life or
damage to property caused by the Ca
narias' 8-inch shells. They insisted,
however, that repeated attacks on sea-
coast towns by rebel warships
strengthened rather than weakened
their defenders morale. ..-
Espana Shells Guadalupe. ..-
The rebel warship Espana tonight
fred Is shells at Fort Guadalupe, al
ready battered from four previous ma
val bombardments. -.
The redoubtable fortress which gov
ernment defenders have held since the
outbreak Of the civil war trained its
guns on rebel positions outside Irun
and fired six salvoes.
The Espana ceased its fire as sud-
denly as it had launched 1t and
steamed away In the direction OF
nearby San Sebastian presumably to
resume pounding away at the fortifi-
cations Of that city.
Fusillades cracked out throughout
the day along the Bidassoa River be-
tween the two cities, although no ap-
preciable advance was reported by the
commanders Of either force.
The Espana's bombardment was be.
lieved by shore observers to be an at
tempt to obliterate the fort as an
1See CpATN page All
Evening star., 1936-08-23
AIcazar, Long Besieged by
LoyaliSts, First Goal in 90
Mile "Push" of South Army
to Madrid.
MUSS0LINI MAY MAKE
ELBA NEW PLANE BASE
Visits Napoleon Shrine With Air
Ministry Secretary and Fascist
Party Aide - Vatican Brands
Madrid Priests Talk as "Atro.
cious Mockery."


With European nations more
nearly neutral because OF Mddrid's
settlement ouertures to Berlin and
London, Paris fears that whichever
side loses in Spain's ctuu struggle
may constantly stir up Dar fires.
Intervention might be sought
openly.
Neutrality still hangs in the bal
ance NTH neither side certain OF
uictory. Great Britain is con-
ceded to be neutral, both morally
and practically. France and Souiet
Russia hope the Loyalists ,DilI iDin.
Fascist Italy and Nuzi Germany
lend moral support to the cause
headed by rebel Gems. Franco and
Mold.
Evening star., 1936-08-23
UndOubted Alliance With Italy
Extends Cermany's Influence
To Mediterranean First Time
4 greement BetWeen Hitler and Mus.
solini Calls for Military as Well
as Diplomatic Support.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

definitely thrown the lot Of Italy with that Of
the Reich.
treaty of alliance signed between the
countries nobody knows 1t is immateral
nobody that italy Germany
for Italy.
Evening star., 1936-08-23

match said Musolnis
discussion will other only diplomatic
military support
choice At thought that might bury the
(Seer A-2)
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Py the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Fress.
ASHEvILLE, N. c., August a.
Martin Moore, colored, was convicted
today of staying little blond Helen
Clevenger with a pistol In her Bat
tery Park Hotel room here July 10,
and was sentenced to die October 2, IN
the State gas chamber.
With his huge arms folded across
his chest, the 6-foot-3 former hall boy
at the hotel only shook his head wnen
asked by Judge Don Phillips: .
Martin, have you anything to say?"
The defendant said he wanted to
thank the jury.
Joseph r. Clevenger. 61-year-old
father of the slain 5-foot-1 New YORK
University student, rubbed his pale
cheek briskly with his hand as Fore
man John S. Hersey read the verdict
in the hot, packed court room.
Single Ballot Taken.
The Jury was out almost an hour,
although one member said only one
IC.o COED Page Ally
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Py the Associated Press.

Py the Associated Press.
DETROIT, August 22.-United States
Senator James Couzens, q candidate
for denomination on the Republican
ticket, announced in a brief statement
today that he intends to support
President Roosevelt for reelection.
He intimated at the same time
that his support would be active, as
serting that the reasons for his deci-
sion will be advanced from time to
time between now and election next
November"
The text of Senator Couzens' state
ment follows:
Believing as do that the most
important matter confronting the Ma
ton is the reelection Of President
Roosevelt, intend to support him.
'"The outcome of my own candidacy
Evening star., 1936-08-23
DEATH IS PENALTY
IN COED MURDER.
AsheviIIe Jury Convicts Ho.
tel Hall Boy on First
Ballot.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Helen Cleuenger, Is, honor STU
dent at NeD York University, tOds
found dead in her room at Battery
Park Hotel. Asheuille, about $3.50
am. July Is. She had been shot
and beaten. Discovery Uds made
By Prof. w. L. Clepenger OF North
Carolina State College, Raleigh, an
uncle. CleDenger ,Das among those
arrested in the early part OF the
Investigation. &c ,cas released
,phen clues led to the home OF
Martin Moore, huge colored hall
boy employed at the hotel. Moore
made q confession Dhich he later
repudiated, saying his life Das
threatened and he tDds beaten tDtth
a rubber hose until he agreed to
sign 1t.
Evening star., 1936-08-23
COUzENS ACTIVELY
BACKS ROOSEVELT
Believes Matter Is Most I'm.
portant Facing
Nation.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Senator Couzens, Republican,
Michigan, has been as Independent
in Doting on Ne,D Deal legislation
as he ,Dds in acting on Legislative
proposals during Republican dd-
ministrations. He has supported
most NeW Deal measures, and eUen
spoke up from q hospital bed last
year for the Roosevelt plan tor
higher tares on the rich. HotD-
ever, during the past session, he
iDas one of the most oatspoken
opponents of the NetD Deals pro-
posal for tdring the undistrtbuted
profits of corporations.
Though he occasionally spoke
out torcetully against New Deal
measures, Couzens supported such
fundamental proposals as the dgrt-
cultural adjustment administra-
tion act, the gold deualuation law,
the reciprocal tariff laU. the
$4,000 900 900 ,Dork-rclief fund and
the stock market control law.
Evening star., 1936-08-23

(See BI4ANTON, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1936-08-23

(See ITALY, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-08-23

(See COUZENS, Page A-5)
Evening star., 1936-08-23

Full Associated Press
News and Wirephotos
Sunday Morning and
Every Afternoon.
Evening star., 1936-08-23

(See COED, Page A-l2)
Evening star., 1936-08-23
Here Several Weeks.
.kr.. g.. 49, rar& cAxrAroI xre.

(See FISCAL SURVEY, Page A-8)
Evening star., 1936-08-23
WEATHER.

10. g. weather Bureau Fcrecast0
Partly cloudy today and tomorrow;
continued warm: gentle winds. mostly
southwest. Temperatures-Highest, 81,
at 2 PM yeste. day: lowest, II, at am.
Full Report on Page B-2.
Evening star., 1936-08-23

(See LANDON, Page
Evening star., 1936-08-02
c. M. 7. c. TO END
COURSE THIS WEEK
''Parents' Day" Tuesday to
Be Featured by
Reviews.

The annual one-month training
period Of the Citizens Military Train
ing Camp, Fort Myer, Va, will close
Thursday. when $50 young men from
the District, Maryland, virginia and
Pennsylvania will return to their
homes.
Tuesday has been set aside for final
public ceremonies in connection with
the encampment and has been desig-
mated as parents day. At $50 am.
Tuesday mounted review of the train
ees will be held by Col. j. M. VAIN
wright commanding officer at Fort
Myer. Families and friends have been
invited to witness the review. The Sd
Cavalry Band will play.
Medals to Be Awarded.
Following dismounted review at 2
pm. Tuesday the post commander and
distinguished visitors will witness the
presentation of the various medals
awarded annually to outstanding
trainees for excellence in citizenship.
athletics and other military and allied
subjects.
Although the course of training pro-
vided by Col. Wainwright has been
unusually thorough, calling for strenu-
GUS work by the trainees from early
morning to late afternoon, practically
all OF them appear to have benefited
materially and there has been an
average increase in weight of more
Evening star., 1936-08-02

the department during the hot
weather"
every Humane Thing"
Inspector Holmes, one Of Mai.
Browns right-hand men, said he con-
siders the heat chaser's service "a very
humane thing" for policemen who
are tired and beaten down by the
Summer temperatures and humidity.
Such an act Is in keeping with
The Stars long established policy of
doing worthwhile things. AS police
man of many years service. I can
speak for the men who have to spend
long hours on the hot sidewalks"
These men on the hot sidewalks"
have received the arrival of the heat
chaser truck, lent by the Chestnut
Farms Chevy Chase Dairy, with
hearty CALCULATIONS of pleasure.
Il hope you see me every day."
smiled Officer H. F. Hoover, q men,
Der of the force since March, as he
drank the orange juice handed him
Evening star., 1936-08-02
FAIRGROUNDS LIST
WEEKS PROGRAM
Federal Marionette Show to Be
Given at Seventh St and
Rhode Island Ave.

The District Playground Depart
ment announced the following pro-
grams for the week:
Tomorrow Federal Marionettes
Shaw Playground, Seventh street and
Rhode Island avenue northwest, /: 80
pm; doll show, Key Playground, Con-
duit road and Dana place northwest,
2 pm; baby show, Wheatley Play
ground, Montello avenue and Neal
street northeast, 2:30 pm.
Wednesday - Federal Maronettes,
Henry-Polk Playground, Seventh
and p streets northwest, 1:30 pm;
baby show, Fillmore Playground,
Thirty-f1fth, between r and S streets
northwest, $50 m; doll show, Hayes
Playground, Fifth and K streets north
east, 3 pm; doll show, Phillips,
Eighth, Ninth, Madison and Longfel-
low streets northwest, pm.
Thursday - Federal Marionettes.
Van Buren, w street between Thir-
teenth and Fourteenth streets south
east, 1870 pm: amateur show, Trues-
dell. Ninth and Ingraham streets
northwest, 2 pm.
Friday-Don show. Cooke Play
ground, Seventeenth and Fuller streets
northwest, / pm; Federal Marion
cites, Bowen Playground. I and M
streets southwest, 1880 pm; doll show,
johnson Playground, Hiatt place and
Lamont street northwest, 2 pm; doll
show. Noyes, Tenth and Franklin
streets northeast, pm.