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The Washington times., 1936-08-06
.66 Men Killed in English Coal Mine Explosion
TreaSuP Py
Denotes
Murphy
International News Service

Joseph Murphy, for many years
assistant chief of the United States
Secret Service, was denoted one
grade today by Secretary of the
Treasury Morthenthau as an after
math of the investigation into the
Spying feud" between the Secret
Service and the Justice Depart
ment's "G-Men."
Murphy'S demotion will have the
effect of relieving him of his pres
ent post and assigning him to a
new division, it was said.
Morgenthau wrote a letter OF
apology to Attorney General
Homer S. Cummings because of
the activities of the TreasuryS
Secret Service men in investi-
eating the circumstances of gangs
ter-killings by Cummings G-Men.
In addition, Morgenthau de-
NOTED Grady L. Boatwright, head
Of the st. Paul division of the
Secret Service. Boatwright will
be placed into a position in the
field service.
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
New 'Magnum' Pistols
Bought for D. {. Police

Major Ernest w. Brown, super
intendent of police, announced to-
day that the police department
had recently purchased six of the
most modern pistols known to
science.
The new weapons. which can
be handled like an ordinary as"
were manufactured by the Smith
and Wesson Co. and are known as
"Magnum 375's." They are manu-
factured exclusively for the use of
police or Army and are not pur-
chaSable by an ordinary citizen.
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
T.. S. Wins llO-Meter
Oh ympic Hurdles

great games got under way, it was
distinctly not banner day for
the United States, although young
Towns did a splendid individual
job in taking the hurdles title
after setting new worlds record
of :l4.1 in his Semifinal heat.
LOveIOck Wins 1.5OO
Jack Lovelock, of New Zealand,
had won the 1900 meters final
ahead of Glenn Cunningham, and
Stock, of Germany, took the gold
medal in the javelin throw.
Claudia Testoni and TrebiSonda
Valla, of Italy, finished in visual
tie for first place in the 80-meter
women's hurdles, equaling the
Olympic record of III seconds.
The winner will be decided by
motion pictures.
All American entrants in this
final had been eliminated preN-
ouSly.
Came From Behind
Towns came from behind to win
this sole American victory. Pol
lard led at the fourth hurdle, with
Towns second and finally fourth,
we'll back.
Here the Georgia lad came on
brilliantly, catching Pollard tive
hurdles from home and breaking
in front to go on and win by a
yard. Finlay came up with rush
to beat Pollard for second place,
Continued on Page 36, Col. y
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
RUSSIAN REDS
AID SPAIN
CAPTAIN OMLIE

MOSCOW, Aug. 6 Q.N.S0.-De-
spite assurances of the Soviet gov
ernment to the French charge
d'affaires that Russia agrees lin
principle" with proposals for non
intervention in Spain's Red-FaSciSt
civil war, 36,435, 900 francs (about
$2.4O4,71O were deposited today
in the Soviet Union State Bank in
the name of the prime minister of
the Spanish republic.
The funds were contributed by
Soviet trade union members with
the slogan:
"BrOtherly solidarity of
workers is a strong weapon in
the struggle against Fascism."
The Moscow government in
formed the French diplomat, how
ever, that it was ready to partici-
pate in an agreement on non
intervention.
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
Birmingham Labor
Prospects Better

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 6
0.N.S0. - The industrial labor
situation in Birmingham ap-
peared brighter today following
the announcement that the two
months old strike OF red iron ore
miners of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad Company was
settled. More than 1000 miners
will return to the ore mines
within the next few days.
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
BY DAVIS ]. WALSH
international News Service

BERLIN, Aug. 6.-America
speared one first place in day of
foreign Olympic victories today,
when Forrest Towns, of Augusta,
Ca, won the 11O-meter high hur-
dies.
Finlay, Englands great star. fin
ished second, but Fred Pollard, of
Chicago. snagged third place for
the United States.
For the first time since these
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
Channel Dragged for Body

Harbor police today were drag
ging the Washington channel near
the pier of the Potomac River line
for the body of Arice Statan. 26,
colored waiter on the S. S. Poto-
mac, excursion boat, who fell into
the water between the ship and the
pier when the steamer docked last
night. Statan lived at 1922 Sher-
man Ave. N. w.
The Washington times., 1936-08-06
WASHINGTON FORECAST

ThundershOwers this afternoon or tonight,
'llOwed by generally fair tomorrow.
MEAN TEMPERATURES
Evening star., 1936-09-30
Franc

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1936-09-30
BROWDER SEIZED
IN TERRE HAUTE
Police Chief Will Not Let Him
Make Speech-Four
Others Held.
ey the Associated Press.

ey the Associated Press.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. September
S0.-A militant police chief, backed
by his Mayor, took steps today to pre-
vent scheduled Communist rally here
by jailing Earl Browder, the party's
presidential candidate, and four asso-
ciates.
The chief, James C. Yates, arrested
Browder as he stepped from sleeping
car In which he had Travelled to this
city early today from Chicago.
Others Are Arrested.
Waldo Frank, novelist, and Sey-
mour Waldman, both of New York,
were arrested with Browder.
Later Chief Yates placed under ar
rest Charles Stadtfeld, the party's
State chairman and Andrew Remes,
. party worker. Both had come here
from Indianapolis to- attend tonight's
meeting.
Vagrancy charges were placed
against the five. They were taken to
Jail, and Chief Yates said they would
be held at least until tomorrow.
Other Communist party members
scurried about seeking attorneys who
would file habeas corpus action to OBJ
tain release of those held, but had
no immediate success.
Mayor Backs Chief.
Samuel Beecher. Republican mayor
of Terre Haute, said the police chief
had his support in the arrest OF the
Communists.
I'VE are not going to allow COM
munism to become established in
.rerre Haute," said Beecher. Both
of our major party presidential can
didates, Mr.. Landon and Mr.. Roose-
welt. recognize communism as a men
ace to this Nation Therefore. COM
munistic speakers are. not welcome
in Terre Haute. I will do every
thing in my power to protect our
citizens lives, property and pursuit OF
happiness from any such movement
that threatens to overthrow our Gov
ernment by force. I have instructed
my police department accordingly
Browder, after an address last night
at Gary, Ind, went to Chicago ana
came to this city. where a meeting
naQ Deeu SCllCuulCo AL eAiS
Of the Indiana State Teachers college,.
Arrangements had been made TO
broadcast his address over radio sta
tions here and at Evansville.
Governor Lacks Authority.
INDIANAPOLIS, September 30 up.
Gov. Paul v. McNutt, to whom Earl
Browder, Communist candidate Tor
President, appealed Ii telegram last
night against his threatened arrest In
Terre Haute, said today he had mo
authority to order their release"
The Governor said he had not re-
eeiyed Browder's telegram.
Evening star., 1936-09-30

Continued From First Page)
while defending the tripartite none
tary alignment agreement between
France. the United States and Great
Britain.
Has the American Senate ratified
the agreement" the Rightist asked.
M. Auriol did not reply. but went
on to say:
1.-THE government knows monetary
reform Is not enough to bring back
prosperity, but it hopes the interna-
tional cooperation will mark step
toward economic peace"
Abel Gardey, reporter for the FL
nance Committee of the upper cham
Der, told the members there was no
question of rejecting Premier Blum's
suggestion to align the franc with the
British pound and the United States
dollar.
He did insist, however, that auxil-
larry projects-such as the govern
ment's price-fixing clause-should be
divorced from the monetary bill. pend
ing careful study during the transi-
ton period.
I'VE do not admit devaluation should
Immediately produce an increase in
retain prices" declared Gardey, chair
man Of the Senate Finance Com
mittee.
In any case, If there are increases,
necessary adjustment should be en-
visaged only after price rises have been
stabilized"
Blames BIum's Reforms.
Senator Gardey blamed Premier
Blum's social reform legislation for
the instability of the franc and
declared the tripartite monetary
equilibrium accord" contained no for
NAL engagements for stabilization Of
French, British and American cur
, rencies.
He concluded with the assertion
he recognized his duty to the re-
public" and did not wish to overthrow
the government at critica, time.
The entire Senate, with the excep-
ton of two Communists and a few
Socialists, applauded the finance
chairman's report vigorously.
Government leaders labored to bring
the Senate to a favorable vote on
the measure as it passed the House
yesterday after a gruelling night-long
session.
GERMANY STANDS PAT.
Evening star., 1936-09-30

OF New York, 31-year-old son
of the late John Denis O'Brten
of Pittsburgh and Ne,D York,
pho has been acknowledged
BY the British cro,Dn as the
righttul Earl OF Thomond. Mr..
O'Brien and his ,Dite ,0iI at
tend the coronation ceremony
for King Edward nert May at
Westminster Abbey. O'Brien,
1uho is in the oil business, said,
at 1Uas not until tDas 27
gears old that / diScoDered
that the man iUhon / had al
aoays supposed to be my ta-
ther lDaS only my Stepfather."
Wide World Photo.
Evening star., 1936-09-30
CHAMBER TO TALK
ON STERILIZATION
Heads List of Subjects for
U. S. Body at Session
Here. ~
nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Monetary stabilization topped list
of subjects which the Chamber Of
Commerce of the United States said
today probably would be discussed
by its Board Of Directors at q meet
ing here October 2 and 3.
Discussion Of monetary policy
probably will center upon the present
European situation and the relation
ship of the United States thereto" it
added in q statement. Later 1t Is
planned to have ready q committee
report carrying suggestions for leg
islation to take the place of monetary
laws expiring at the end Of January"
Among the laws which will expire
unless re-enacted before that time Is
the act authorizing the Government
to maintain a $4,000, 900 900 stabiliza-
ton fund. Use Of this fund to pre-
vent wide fluctuations in the relative
Evening star., 1936-09-30
Echacht Tells Reichsbank Directors Of

Schacht Tells Reichsbank Directors Of
Decision.
BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, September 30.-Germany
will stand pat on her present currency
policy, DR.. Hjalmar Schacht, Reichs-
minister Of economics and head of
the Reichsbank, told the banks Board
Of Directors today.
Speaking to the directors five days
after the French decision to devalue
the franc, with the support of a
monetary equilibrium agreement with
the. United States and Great Britain.
DR.. Schacht said:
I'VE have come to the decision that
we shall not add to the uncertainty
OF international trade-already in
creased by devaluation measures
abroad-by ourselves injecting an ele-
ment of uncertainty"
However, DR.. Schacht did not say
flatly and specifically that Germany
has no intention of devaluating the
mark.
However ineonvenient the present
SyotCul "a AO4SlBA CASAAaAA6S
regulation may be, he said, 1T could
not be made superfluous by any mere
deyaluation."
He emphasized that mo pressure
will persuade the Reich government
to do something which Is against the
interests Of its own people and coun-
try"
ION the other hand" DR.. Schacht
added, "the Reich government viii al
ways be ready to participate in pur-
poseful international negotiations
which, with the safeguarding Of ma
tional interests always kept In mind
-as also emphasized In the three
power agreement-strive for the es-
tahlishment Of free international eco
nenaic and montary intercourse"
Evening star., 1936-09-30

party's campaign today into Ohio, a
State he said he regarded as part Of
the real fighting ground" Of the
national election.
I'VE will carry Ohio" Knox said
at a press conference last night
aboard his special train, but only
after the most energetic campaign" :"
The Knox train was due In Toledo
at 9:35 am, Deshler at 10:<o am,
Ottawa at 11:10 am, Sidney at 1880
PM, Troy at 1922 pm, Hamilton at
ESQ pm, and Cincinnati at pm.
for q night address.
It was to be the Chicago publishers
first visit to Ohio since receiving the
nomination. The Ohio trip also will
represent q homecoming for the
manager Of the Knox campaign
travels, former Lieut.. Gov. Clarence
Evening star., 1936-09-30

]. Brown, now political contact man
for the vice presidential nominee.
Before leaving Michigan, where he
addressed the State Republican Con-
vention Tuesday at Grand Rapids,
Knox said he was confident that
State would 60 Republican in No.
vembcr.
II can't speak with any authority
about Wayne County" said Knox,
referring to Detroit and Environs,
"but outside of Wayne County, the
State is in the same political State
Of mind as when It used to cast a
Republican majority Of 100000 or
more"
Knox was chairman Of the Mich
igan State Central Committee from
1910 to 1912. when he was q young
newspaper publisher at Sault Ste.
Evening star., 1936-09-30

value Of the dollar, the franc and the
pound Is part Of the new monetary
agreement between the United States,
Great Britain and France.
Secretary Morgenthau announced
recently he would recommend that
the fund be continued.
Due to expire also unless renewed
by Congress Is the power of President
Roosevelt to reduce further the gold
value of the dollar.
Among other questions which the
chamber said probably would be con-
sidered by the board were: Re-em-
ployment efforts, social security, con-
sumers' co-operatives. price discrimi-
nation legislation, agricultural policy,
foreign commerce, national defense
and subversive activities and the Fed
eral budget.
Evening star., 1936-09-30
II You SufYer With
Kidney Trouble

Headache, baekache, unusual thirst
are symptoms that point to kidney
trouble. For over 80 years physi-
clans have endorsed Mountain
Valley Mineral Water direct from
famous Hot Springs, Arkansas. A
natural restorative. Phone for free
booklet today.
Mountain Valley Mineral Water
Met. 1862 laos K St. NV.
Evening star., 1936-09-30

Marie. He left the party to head the
Bull Moose campaign for Theodore
Roosevelt, In the election which
marked Michigan's first departure
from the regular Republican column.
Evening star., 1936-09-30
MSGR. BRADLEY LEAVES
PROPERTY TO COLLEGE
81 tha Asrnriatnd rrasr

ny the Associated freSs
FREDERICK, Md, September 30
The will of the Right Rev. Msgr. Ber-
nard ]. Bradley, former president Of
st. Mary's College at Emmitsburg, left
all his personal property to the col.
lege. The residue Of his estate, after
bequest Of 500 for masses, was left
to his sister, Miss Julia M. Bradley.
The will was filed in Orphans Court
hara
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her three daughters the Misses
0zzie. Eunlee. and Jessie Mott,
eere guests Of Mrs Blackwell IN
seattle. They were the motive Tor
several social courtesies.
Miss Lavonne Jamison has been
II with a severe cold. Mrs Mary
Turner has recovered from illness.
A group Of the younger set en-
loyed a Bon Voyage party at the
home Of Miss Ida Flowers. who left
this week for school IN Atlanta.
Georgia.
James Patton wss convicted On
a charge Of contributing to the de-
llnqueney Of minor girl
Rev Lee Owen Stone win con-
duct midweek services and lecture
Thursday night each week at st.
Philips Episcopal Church, Rodney
and Knott Streets. Bethel A.ME.
Church, Rev. C. F. Martin. pastor,
Larrabee and Mcmillan First A.
ME. Zion, Williams Ave. and San
Rafael, Rev. Lee f. standifer, pas
tor-Mt. olivet Baptist Church,
East First and Schuyler, Rev, c. c.
Glow, pastor = shiloh Baptist
Church. MontavilIa. Rev, Donald
son, pastor
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Spokane, Wash.

Rev. and Mrs. J. c. White viii
return the latter part Of This month
from Los Angeles where they are
vacationing. = Mrs. c. J. Flowers
who has been visiting relatives and
friends on the Coast. returned to
the city Sunday mo- ming. = Prior
to the departure Of Mrs. Nellie
Reynolds, Mrs. Charles Holsclaw,
and Mr.. c. Glass to the South, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Scott entertained
at a six-course dinner at their re +.
sidence. - Mr. Grover Robinson
returned last week from trip to
North Carolina and Philadelphia
where he visited relatives. = Rev
I. N. Blake, pastor Of Bethel AN.
e. Church in Billings, Mont, was
speaker at the Calvary Baptist on
Wednesday evening. - Mrs. Eva
lena Wilson entertained at a re-
ception at her home Thursday ho-
noring her mother. Mrs. Elizabeth
Young of Kansas City. = Miss AL
ia Finley has returned after a VIZ
sit on the Coast
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Mrs. e. ]. Mcculla was hostess
for the meeting Of the Monday So
cal Eight this week. Mrs. Alfred
purnen was a guest After the
meeting the hostess served a de-
ucious luncheon with color scheme
q green and white. The next
meeting viii be at the home Of
Mrs. J. S. Peoples.
DR.. G. ]. Allen was host for the
meeting Of the Mems Progressive
Bridge Club Saturday evening at
the Dunbar Hotel.
Mr.. and. Mrs. U. s. Robinson and
children of Portland spent the week
end here as guest Of Mr. and Mrs.
Monroe Blackwell.
The Loyal Social Club had a We
~ pleasant meeting Saturday ey-
ening at the home of Mrs. William
Hickey. The opening poem from
Longfellow was given by the presi-
dent. Mrs. ]. c. Robinson After
the business, cards and games were
enjoyed,
The Self Improvement Club held
its first fall meeting Tuesday with
Mrs. Margaret Malone as hostess.
The Square Circle Club met on
Thursday night at the home Of
Mrs. Emma Hancock.
Mrs. Annie Tremble entertained
the s. d. Workers Wednesday af-
ternoon at her home.
The King County Colored Wo-
mems Club will meet Monday af-
ternoon at the home of Mrs. C. C.
Peoples.
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SOCIAL NOTES
airline D. ENcLleF, Correspondent


Beta Theta Chapter Of Alpha
Kappa Alpha sorority entertained
at a tea Sunday afternoon at tie
home Of Miss Bernyco Wilson com
plimenting TIE girls who GRADUATE
ed from high school this term and
expect to enter the University Of
washington IN the fall. During
the afternoon MY Great, W.de
Beautiful World by Juanita fIar-
rison was reviewed by Miss Sadie
McIver and a spelling game was
played at which the prize was e.
warded to Miss Elizabeth Dean.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quilla Turner Of
Winaepeg Ont. were in the city
for a few days last week as guest
Of Mr.. Luther A. Button.
Mrs. Caroline Black. popular ma
tron in Seattle social circles, and
Mr.. Lacey L. Lewis were quietly
married wednesday evening at the
home OF the bride. The marriage
came as surprise to their many
friends. Rev. John R. Harris Of
Grace Presbyterian Church read
me nuptial vows in the presence
Of tas family and few intimate
friends.
Negro politicians were very &C
tive in the last election, and al
though they lost the two legisla-
tive positions they sought, a num-
Der Of precinct committeeman were
elected. An unofficial report gives
the Republicans seven Of these po-
sitions, and the Democrats four.
Those elected were Republicans
P. Frazier, John T. Clayton, Jr.,
Mrs. c. c. Peoples, Charles Baker,
Miller Burnside. Perry Gillian and
| D. A. Wright Democrats John
o. Lewis, P. S. Barnett, DR.. Ar
thur williams and Howard Brown.
The Lone Star Art Club win
meet Friday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Annie Butler to make the
plans for their fall work.
Charles and Chester Johnson,
| twin sons Of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
johnson, were surprised on their
birthday anniversary with a party
sponsored by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
White and children. and Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Prirp and family. The
clever little youngsters are three
years old and are the youngest in
| a family Of four.
Dan Matthews was host at q din
ner party Tuesday evening eempii-
menting his friend, Monroe Wilson
who is visiting here from San Fran
cisco. Covers were placed for eight.
Mr.. Matthews was assisted by his
mother. Mrs. Ivy Carter After
dinner cards and dancing were en-
joyed
The Mystic knight Hawks VIII
entertain their friends with a par
ty this Friday evening at the home
Of Mrs. Ina Smith. This party
win take the place Of the clubs
annual picnic and the guests are
looking forward to the occasion
with q great deal Of pleasure.
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TACOMA NEWS
Mrs Madeline Gibson coresponaeni-i12 So NJ St. Ma $500

Mrs. w p Stafford was tie
pleasing hostess on Wednesday for
he regular business meeting OF the
Young Marcus Club.
Church Notes. u Allen A.ME.
church Sunday School at ESQ q
a.. Mrs. W. z. Stafford, superin-
tendent. Morning services at II o.
clock. Everybody is welcome. Al
len Christian Endeavor, $50 20
1870 p. m. Mrs. E. Elmore and
Mrs. L. covington are advisors.
Evening services at 1880. Come out
and be inspired
The colored Ladies' Musical club
win practice Friday at the Elks
Hail. preparatory to a Minstrel to
be given in the near future. under
the direction of Mrs. Minnie FL
more. All members please be pre-
sent.
Mrs. g. G. McCabe gave an IN
teresting and descriptive talk on
the Texas Centennial Exposition on
Sunday afternoon at the NAAcP
meeting. Those who had the plea
sure Of hearing Mrs. Mccabe were
more than paid for their attend
anee.
Mr.. Kenneth Bradshaw is work
ing in Glendale. Calf. for the win
ter as chauffeur for Horace Fogg.
His new address is 1911 No. Paci-
fic Avenue.
After a three months visit with
friends and relatives, Mrs. Ruth
Bridges Harmon left Friday for
her home IN Pasadena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Baker,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Payne. ell Of Sc
attic, were week end visitors in Ia
coma.
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Mr.. Jack White Of Tacoma and
Miss Adeline Barrett Of Ellensburg
were quietly married Saturday eve
ming at $50. Rev Wesley Flem-
ing performed the ceremony. =
Miss Evelyn Evans returned home
from Spokane last week. --Orlene
Brown of Yakima is attending
school this year. He is staying at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ro-
bertson. - Mrs. Marshall and her
two daughters, Gladys and Doro-
thy, and Mr.. James Grafton. mot
ored to Yakima to attend the fair.
Mrs. Paul Martinson and Miss
Edith Robertson motored to Yaxi-
ma Sunday to spend the week with
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Boyd entertained Miss A. Collins
during the Rodeo. ~ Rev. O. Stalls
worth was buried at Yakima Sep
TENDER s. Rev. d. d, Banks Of
Walla walia conducted the service
assisted by the Masonic Lodge Of
Yakima. Rev. Stalsworth had lived
In the state fifty years and In this
city thirty years. He had built
seven churches IL the following ci-
ties: st. Paul. Los Angeles, Yaizi-
ma. BeIlingham, Toppenish, EllenH-
burg. and Tacoma. He leaves to
mourn mis- loss his widow, Mrs
Virgie stalsworth and q nephew,
Mr.. Timothy Tillman Of Portland,
Oregon, and a host of friends.
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