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Evening star., 1936-09-26
0'bR|EN IS VICTOR
IN COMET CLASS
Jersey Man, Champion,
Takes Honors in Sailing
Raced. c. Boat Second.
BY ]. A. FOX.

Scoring his third successive victory
in two days, Alton O'Brien Of Perth
Amboy, N. j., national champion, to-
day won undisputed honors in the
comet class with his Aquila as the
sailing races, preliminary to the Pres
idents Cup race, were ending OF
Hams Point.
De Werner Smythe, Washington
champion, was second with his Sassy,
and Adolph Grant, also of Perth Am
boy, third in the Red Don.
As in the two five-mile brushes,
which opened the card yesterday.
Sassy and Red Don were closest to
Aquila at the finish, with the rest Of
the held trailing.
Total point scores for the three
races determine the winners Of the
trophies which The Star Is awarding
for the nine classes of sailing boats
on the program.
Open Race Results.
In the 20-foot open race, the first
event to finish. Dick Hartge of Gales
Vile, Nd, skipper Of the Challenger.
was the winner. The victory culmi-
mated three years effort on Hartge's
part to trim the Vanitie, sailed by
Osborne Owings OF Washington.
vanitie won the first race yesterday
morning, but turned over in the aft
ernoon and Challenger sailed home
first. When they hooked up again
this morning, Challenger had ap-
proximately fo.lr-minute advantage.
Vanitie, however, had speed hon.
ors for the bout, her time Of 1913
for the first five miles yesterday be-
ing the fastest recorded.
Lady Avon, sailed by Judge p. E.
Edrington Of Washington, was third
in the opens.
The snipe class saw another triple
victory, the Muriel. sailed by Pete
Carlson of Sea Cliff, N. Y, scoring
again today. Snipes and moths are
only sailing az mile races.
Power Craft Timber Up.
While the sail boats were fighting 1t
out, the power craft which are swing
ing into action this afternoon were
limbering up On the upper end Of the
course. The brisk north wind Of yes
terday had given way to lighter
breezes, and while the Potomac was
choppy, the engine-craft were ex-
periencing no trouble.
Indications were q large crowd
would be on hand, Is spectators began
to line the course early.
Attention, naturally, centered on the
gruelling 45-mile test for the Presi-
dents Cup, but the struggle prom
ised there with . field of nine crack
entries, did not overshadow the sup
porting card, ranging from the sput-
tering tnboards to the roaring "225"
hydroplanes.
Sailing Race Finals.
With the principal scene given over
this morning to the finals Of the sail
ing races for The Star trophies, the
power boats were edging into the pic
ture with . series Of mile trials.
The first group Of power boats-the
(see REGATTA, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1936-09-26
FILM DANCE DIRECTOR
IS FREED OF MURDER
~ the Associated Press.

~ tno ASsociated FfeSS. :
LOS ANGELES, September 26. -
Busby Berkeley. fllm dance director,
had . clean slate today, freed Of the
second degree murder charges which
hung over him for nearly . year.
A Superior. Court Jury In his third
trial acquitted him last night after
deliberations Of an hour and q half.
Berkeley was accused Of murder for
precipitating . three-car collision the
night Of September 3, 1885, In which
william Won Brieson, Mrs. Ada Won
Brieson and Dorothea Daley lost their
Nvqs. TWO previous juries disagreed.
Berkeley wept when the verdict was
read.
Evening star., 1936-09-26
ARRESTS IN HAVANA

HAVANA. September 26 R.-Na.
tional police arrested i've men today
In connection with the dynamiting Of
the plant Of the newspaper Fl Pals
which killed i've persons last Sunday.
The arrests. made In Lavibora, Q
suburb Of Havana, were said by per-
sons close to police to bring the case
near solution.
Evening star., 1936-09-26
Fortune Tellers
Advise Lovers Be
Calm During 1887
By the Associated Press.

TRENTON, N. J., September
26.-An advance tip to lovers
was offered today by the National
Association Of Fortune Tellers,
which will combine all its mem
bers tomorrow for . complete
forecast Of 1887 at its first an
nual convention.
I'VE already know that 1887
Is devastating to lovers" said
Miss Helen A. Perota. Gypsy
Lee" president. I'VE can advise
lovers now not to be too ex-
cited"
Evening star., 1936-09-26
Edwin Markham Stricken.

NEW YORK, September 26 @.-
Edwin Markham, 84-year-old poet and
author Of THE Man with the Hoe"
recently suffered an apoplectic stroke.
1t was disclosed ut his Staten Island
home last night, where he was said
to Be recovering satisfactorily.
Evening star., 1936-09-26
Heavy Fighting Near Toledo.
Reports to Lisbon Say
City Already Has Fallen
to Insurgents.
LAST OF LOYALISTS'
NORTHERN CITIES HIT
Shrieking Mobs Surge Through
the Streets, Killing Fascists.
Basque Leaders Seek to Curb
Stricken Populace Aroused by
Attacks.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Last teto sDeeks OF Spanish ctuI
par hare been marked by undis-
puted gains by rebel forces. Tri-
umphant tn the important northern
border section, near French ports,
the insurgents haze spent the last
meek consolidating forces for push
on Bilbao, last important city un-
taken. Meanwhile, In the central
part Of country fighting has been
fierce around Madrid, Dith Comnu-
mist Socialist defenders of present
regime hard hit trying to defend
the capital city from consistent at
tdcks BY the Fascist rebels.
Evening star., 1936-09-26
BULLETIN.

tCopyright. 1886, by the Associated Press.D
MADRID, 2:35 pm, September
26-Oelayed by CENSOR The
government announced today it
had started o determined attack
by several batteries Of artillery and
. squadron of bombing planes on
the insurgent armies at the thres-
hold of Toledo.
tcopyright. 1885. By the Associated Press.y
BILBAO, Spain, September 26 (by
warship to Saint Jean de LUZ, France.
Three insurgent airplanes rained
bombs into this chaotic city today a.
vengeful anarchists sought to kill in.
surgent sympathizers held as hostages.
The new aerial attack brought fresh
loss of life and property damage to
the panic-stricken city. Victims Of
the explosions included one foreigner
and . year-old French girl.
The bombing planes dropped leaf.
lets warning the deadly hail would
continue until the city surrendered.
The fresh ultimatum brought defiant
replies from Socialist commanders,
who reafnrmed their intention to hold
out to the last man.
Anarchists Seek Hostages.
Basque Nationalists labored to main
tain order as the frenzied anarchists
fought to kill $500 insurgent prisoners
In retaliation for the Fascist bonn
bardment yesterday which killed and
injured hundreds Of persons.
The Basques, striving to maintain
their control of this Bay of Biscay
port, toward which the rebels are driv.
ing with hammerlike blows from the
east, feared they might be unable to
restrain the panic-stricken populace.
Shrieking mobs, surging through
Bilbao's streets last night, killed 60
Fascist hostages and forced Eliadore
de 10 Tore, Basque Nationalist chief.
to promise them the satisfaction they
demanded.
While firemen fought to bring order
out Of the chaos and curb the fires
ignited by the roaring two-hour bonn
bardment Of eight tri-motored Fascist
planes, citizens of Bilbao burrowed
into deep cellars to escape the assault
expected to be renewed today.
Basque leaders considered attempts
ing to lock up as many Of their Anar.
chist and Communist comrades as they
could corral, but feared their action
would set on the spark which might
destroy the city, just rs maddened
Anarchists. facing defeat, sacked Irun
(See SPAIN. Page A-51
Evening star., 1936-09-26
RACKETEER MURDERED

York Axe Killing.
NEW YORK, September 26 R.-
Savagely hacked with an axe or meat
cleaver, head all but severed from the
body, Thomas Kirins, club-footed petty
racketeer, was found dead in IN alley
today back Of the New York Central
freight yards.
This is no racket killing" Deputy
Chief Inspector Francis J. Kear said.
1T definitely looks like . vengeance
cake"
Evening star., 1936-09-26
WEATHER.

Fair and warmer tonight: tomorrow
mostly cloudy and warmer; gentle to
moderate southeast and south winds:
Monday showers. TempeFatures-High-
est. 81. at pm. yesterday; lowest, q, at
$50 am. today. Full report on Page Az.
Evening star., 1936-09-26

(See SPAIN, Page Asp
Evening star., 1936-09-26

With the principal scene given over
this morning to the finals Of the SAIL
Ing races for The Star trophies, the
power boats were edging into the pic
ture with Q series of mile trials.
The first group Of power boats-the
lsee REQATTA. Page A-2.l
Evening star., 1936-09-26

(See MORGENTHAU, Page A
Evening star., 1936-09-26

(See FRANC. Page A-7.)
Evening star., 1936-09-26

(see REGATTA, Page A-2.)
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
II NEN WASHINGTON'S Co /
| Gs45 Heroes mBzz1e @
Spanish War Service Led Oscar Rose to
Continue Active Career With Fire
Departme MT Here

During eight years in the Navy,
Oscar L. Rose saw much active
service, with Admiral Dewey at
Manila and with Admiral Sigsbee
in Cuban waters.
After leaving the service he
wanted to continue an active life,
so joined the Fire Department in
1908 and served with distinction
until 1888. when he was retired
with the rank of sergeant.
The most exciting time he had,
he thinks, was when his com.
pany was rushed to La Plata,
Md, in 1925 to battle blaze
that threatened that town. The
36-mile run was made in 80 min
utes and the town was saved.
He was commended for saving
the life of an injured companion
who was clinging to a ladder, and
almost lost his life in the big
Seventh Street store fire when
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
ALEXANDRIANS
PUSH SEALS
CAMPAIGN

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 13
Determined to raise Virginia S
standing, now fourth among the
States, local workers preparing to
launch the Christmas Seal Sale
Drive here to stamp out tubercu
losiS in Alexandria, today an
nounced that the cooperation be
ing given the work this year was
greater than ever.
Strongest of the organized units
Of Alexandria is the Alexandria
Medical Society. Mrs. H. A. La,
tame, president of the women'S
auxiliary to the medical society
said that this unit would lend
every effort toward making the
campaign this year success.
Speakers Invited
In order to increase local inter.
est in the campaign, officials have
arranged to have speakers particu-
larly interested in tuberculosis con-
troll and especially informed on
the subject to make appearances
here before virtually every civic
and fraternal organization in the
city during the next so days.
Hand in hand with these efforts
is that of the city health depart
ment which is sponsoring innumer.
able clinics without charge here to
detect the disease in its early
stages.
A clinic held here last week
is said to have arrested II cases
of tuberculosis in the early
stages and prescribed treatment
that should halt the disease.
Red Cross Helps
The local chapter of the
American Red Cross is taking an
active part in bringing all sus,
pected cases to the attention of
the local health office.
One of the largest jobs in un.
dertaking the local task, distribu'
ton of the seals, has been as
sumed by the members of the
Alexandria Volunteer Fire De
partment.
Realizing that the city nurses
do not have the time to main
tain a clinical record of the
tuberculosis cases in Alexandria
the local anti-tuberculoSis asso
citation has engaged the services
Of a paid historian to maintain
these records. This plan, the
workers pointed out, will show
from year to year the progress
being made in reducing the dis
ease locally.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13

Inquiry into the Washington
National Cemetery Corporation
will be continued today before
the Securities and Exchange Com
mission in a $125,000 bond issue
hearing.
The corporation was ordered to
appear regarding its registration
certificate, which the commission
charges contains untrue state
ments of material facts and omis-
sion of material facts in IA items.
At yesterdays hearing two wit
neSSes were called following
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
CEMETERY QUIZ GOES ON

Charles William Banker, vice
president of the concern, who tes-
titled for more than three hours.
Joseph Marshall, director of the
Better Business Bureau, said he
understood the company was in
business to sell lots for burial and
not for speculation.
]. B. Irvine, chief of the Bureau
of Statistics of the Health Depart
ment, refuted Bankers statement
that there are between 10000 and
10000 deaths year in the Dis
trict.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Mother, 18, Burns;
Husband, Il, Held

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov.
13 UN.S0.-Clarence G. Millers
81, laborer, today vigorously pro-
tested his innocence after Police
Chief Frank J. O'Malley jailed
him pending an inquest into the
death of his 18-year-old invalid
wife, fatally burned in fire
which destroyed their home "a
hours after she gave birth to a
baby. The baby did not live.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Near Riot JaiIs 4
In Automobile Strike

MBUS, Ohio, Nov. -
GN.SO.-Four men were arrested
on open charges when pickets be-
came unruly as the D. L. Aud Co.,
manufacturer Of auto parts, re-
opened its strike-closed plant here
today. Police reserves brandished
night sticks but no one apparently
was hurt.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
w, c. T. u. Shocked

SAN JOSE, GAIA mild furore
was caused at a meeting of the
local w. C. T. U. when a woman
suggested they fight merely for
the abolition of whisky and not
of alcohol. She declared expert
ence had taught her that alcohol
with a little sugar will never burn
the throat like whisky.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Fight Is Resumed
On Smoke Nuisance

H. B. Meller, managing director
of the Air Hygiene Foundation of
America, Pittsburgh, says in an
English professional publication
that Smoke abatement activity in
the United States is progressing
with renewed vigor" after a depres-
sion lull. He predicts the passage
of more stringent anti-Smoke ordi-
nances by many American cities in
the near future.
The Washington times., 1936-11-13
Privacy For Child

NEW YORK G.N.SO.-Apart-
ment house children should "own"
at least a shelf or corner of their
home to prevent psychological
hazards, Miss Anna Eva McLin, di-
rector of the Child Education
Foundation, advised parents. With
out this semblance of privacy the
child is in danger of developing
an inferiority complex in home
crowded with adults, Miss McLin
said.
Evening star., 1936-03-29
South Amboy, Wilentzs in neighboring

South Amboy, wilentz's in neighboring
Perth Amboy.
As with many politicians they have
run the gamut Of invective during
campaigns and after election have
shaken hands.
The Governor and Col. Schwarzkopf
have been on friendly terms in the
past and. although their relations
have been somewhat strained since
the new investigation of the case, the
Governor has given no public indica-
tion as to his attitude toward re-
appointment of the State police head,
whose term expires in June.
Too Wise for Long Shot"
Hoffman's supporters contend he j:
too wise to play such long shot" a:
the Lindbergh case except for sincere
belief that justice is not being done.
Democrats have adopted hands
of" attitude in the matter, feeling
that. the courts having acted, any ex-
pressed criticism might rebound, par
ticularly II the Governor should de-
velop something worthwhile. In the
Legislature they have sat back mostly
and let any direct or indirect attack
on the Governors activities come from
members Of his own party.
Whatever the reasons for Hoffman,
many moves and statements on tn,
case, the final result. good or bad, vii
tell on him politically.
Some political observers expect tn
Evening star., 1936-03-29

Austrian Industries Boom.
Industrial production in Austria Is
breaking records.
Evening star., 1936-03-29
ZIED RESIGNED TO FATE.
Man Slated to Die With Hauptmann
Awaits Hour Quietly.

TRENTON, N. j., March 28-While
storms of controversy and speculation
whirled about Bruno Richard Haupt-
mann. the prisoner who has been con-
demned TO be his partner in death sat
quietly in his cell tonight awaiting
the fatal hour.
Charles Zied, 81, Philadelphia gang
Ster. is the man who has been paired
with Hauptmann for Tuesday night S
march to the electric chair, but unlike
the German carpenter he has no hope
OF salvation.
Zied was sentenced to die for the
murder of William T. Feitz, jr., a
Camden detective. on September 2,
1884. II days before Hauptmann S
arrest.
Although the order of their going
to the chair will remain tentative un-
til shortly before the zero hour, it was
believed that Zied would go first. In
that event he would pass the Lind
bergh baby kidnaper's cell. Haupt-
mann. who occupies the cell nearest
the death chamber, already has
watched five men walk past. never
to return.
Zied was reputed member Of the
notorious "tri-State gang"
Evening star., 1936-03-29

on the eve of the trial, DR.. Condor was
not satisfied in his Identification of
Hauptmann.
Despite all indications to the con-
trary, including the Governors own
statement. the prisoner himself re-
fused to abandon hope. He faced q
lonely week end. His wife Anna did
not visit the prison today, and no
visitors are permitted in the death
house on Sunday. Her last chance to
see her 36-year-old husband-unleSs
his execution Is stayed-will come
Monday.
Won't Visit Hauptmann.
Gov. Hoffman, who paid surprise
visit to Hauptmann in the death house
last october, said in his interview with
the Associated Press that he had no
intention to go there again.
Would you visit him again If a re-
quest came?" he was asked. His
answer was:
1T is impossible to say what I would
do until the occasion arises"
do you intend to see DR.. Condor
(Jafsie)? ?"
1T would be futile. I will not visit
him in his home and the conditions
he has outlined would make it impos-
sible for me to question him as de-
sire"
The Governor continued:
II shall continue my investigations
Of the Lindbergh case, regardless OF
whether Hauptmann is executed.
believe several persons were involved
in the kidnapping and intend to do
everything I can to obtain a full So
luton. One reason why some people
want Hauptmann to die Tuesday
night is their belief that his death will
end interest in the case and discrep-
ancies will be forgotten. However,
have no definite plan as yet for pur-
suing the investigation.
G-Men Consider Case Closed.
81 have no interest in Hauptmann
as a man. I have three children my
self and if I we're satisfied Hauptmann
was guilty I'd be willing to pull the
switch myself. My action in pro.
longing his life was in the interests
OF justice and a full solution of the
case"
From Washington during the day
! came word that the Department oi
Justice regarded the case as closed
so far as Federal participation Is
concerned. Secretary of interior
| Ickes however advised Gov. Hoff
man that the services of Arch Loney
department wood tester, would be
available to him. if wanted. though in
a strictly personal capacity"
Loney is the wood expert who has
expressed doubt concerning the "wooc
| evidence" which was regarded as SC
| important in tracing the kidnap lad.
der timber to the attic OF Haupt-
manns Bronx home.
Evening star., 1936-03-29
HOFFMAN DASHES
NEW TRIAL HOPES
But Some Lawyers Hold
Governor Misunderstood
Trenchard.
BY the Associated Press.

ny tne Associated FreSS
TRENTON, N. j., March pa
abatement attributed to Supreme Court
Justice Thomas w. Trenchard by
Gov. Harold G. Hoffman today that
the justice could not now legally
grant a new trial to Bruno Richard
Hauptmann or stay his execution. re-
gardless of new evidence, projected
new legal speculation into the case
tonight
Justice Trenchard could not be
reached for comment, but other high
legal sources took an opposite view
and expressed the belief the Governor
had misunderstood the presiding JUS
tice at Hauptmann'S Pennington trial.
Such ruling would virtually close
the courts to Hauptmann regardless
Of developments.
The Governor said Justice Trench
ard expressed this view to him in
response to an inquiry. and said the
Court of Pardons was still open in
the event of an important develop
ment.
The Justices purported attitude was
said to be based on an old ruling
that new trials could not be granted
after expiration of six-months' per-
iod following conviction, except where
1t was shown the trial court lacked
Jurisdiction or there was fraud in
obtaining the conviction.
This, together with Hauptmann' s
new clemency plea to be heard by the
Pardons Court Monday. raised the
question tonight as to what new evi-
dence the defense-or Gov Hoffman
have discovered in the last IL weeks
Until week ago, c. Lloyd Fisher
Hauptmanns chief counsel, said he
would ask Supreme Court Justice
Trenchard for a new trial before ask
ing for mercy Instead, he went di-
rect to the Pardons Court, a move
interpreted as meaning he did moi
have enough evidence to warrant a
new trial. Since filing the new elem
ency appeal, however. he has stated
he had sufficient evidence for a new
trial request.
If the Court of Pardons, basing its
decision on the new evidence before
1t, denied Hauptmann's application il
is considered doubtful that Trenchard
would act.
That would leave the case squarely
up to the Governor. who has said he
has no legal powers of reprieve, but
may be advised otherwise before the
time of eXecution-Tuesday night
arrives.
Evening star., 1936-03-29
COLLEGE PR0FESSoRS'.
PAY CUTS REVEALE EU

BY the Associated Press.
College presidents and professors
got depression pay cuts like most
everybody else-if not more so.
The Federal Office Of Education re-
ported yesterday that 400 deans in
land-grant colleges-the institutions
which receive Government aid-got
'msdian" salaries Of $5,193 in 1928
and $4,187 in 1894.
(Median is the figure equidistant
from the largest and the smallest, and
was used instead Of a general aver
age)
Evening star., 1936-03-29
Fares

Continued From First Page J
Evening star., 1936-03-29
CASE
TOOUTLNE BRUNO
Political Effect of Hoffman
Probe to Be Felt for
Long Period.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
TRENTON, N. j., March 28.-Bruno
Richard Hauptmann may die in the
electric chair Tuesday night or he
may live, but there is little doubt that
the "reopened Lindbergh case investi-
CATION" will have its effect on the
political life of Gov. Harold G. Hoff-
man and the State for many a day.
Even Hoffman's stanehest political
allies shake their heads when the
case is mentioned.
None pretends to be able to forecast
the future in politics of the jovial young
Republican who went into office while
most other candidates of his party
throughout the Nation were falling
under the Democratic deluge of 1884.
All agree that Hof1maRs chances
for place on his party's 1886 ma
tional ticket have passed unless some
startling development comes from his
investigation. So far as has been
disclosed to date the four month in
CURRY has produced nothing tangible.
Throughout Hoffman has maintaintd d
that his only interest is to see that
justice is done, that he does not
believe the case is solved or that
Hauptmann was alone in the crime
and that he cares not what his actiy-
| ity does TO his political future.
Other Ambitions Claimed.
On the other hand, there are those
who profess to see in the Governor s
interest in the case a continuance OF
| political "feud" with the Democratic
attorney general David T. Wilentz;
a desire to oust Col H. Norman
Schwarzkopf, superintendent Of the
State police; an attempt to gain pub
| licity on a nationwide scale to aid
him in his ambitions.
The Hoffman Wilentz "feud," ac-
cording to well-informed sources. is
nothing more than the usual difference
OF opinion between rival political
leaders. They both come from Middle
sex County, Hoffman's home being in