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Evening star., 1937-09-24
JAPANESE ANNTHTLATE'
PAOTINCFU GARRISON:
FLEEING CHINESE SLAIN
U.S.. Fleet Will Stay in China
Long as Needed, Yarneu Says
Policy of All Possible Protection in Dan.
ger Zone Is announced after Meet.
ing of State Department Officials.

leave has been given. Most American
citizens now in China are engaged in
business or professions which are their
only means of livelihood These per-
sons are unwilling to leave until their
businesses have been destroyed or they
are forced, due to actual physical
danger
Until such time comes, our naval
forces cannot be withdrawn without
failure in our duty and without bring
ing great discredit on the United
States Navy. In giving assistance and
protection, our naval forces may. at
times, be exposed to dangers, which
will, in most cases, be slight, but in
any case, these risks must be ac-
cepted."
Friends of Admiral Yarnell in
Washington are not surprised at the
firm position he has adopted. He is
known as keen student, not only of
Oriental history, but of the whole
world. He is an avid reader and is
we'll posted on situations similar to the
present.
His friends here say that he is fully
apprecietive of the necessity of adopt
ing an adamant attitude in favor of
American interests in the Far East.
Accordingly, those who know the COM
mander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet
have been anticipating some such pol
icy as he has today promulgated for
all ships under his command.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
Pageant neps and pictures appear on
Page BIZ
BY J. A. FOX.

Doug Fonda of Orange, N. j., swept
to an easy victory in the class A out
board amateur race that opened the
power boat section of the President S
Cup Regatta off Hams Point today.
Fonda took both five-mile heats in
convincing fashion. being pressed only
by Tommy Tyson of the famous racing
Tysons of Chestnut Hill. Pa The rest
of the field Of five was far outdis-
tanced.
The class A outboard race for profess
sionals saw two disqualifications in
the first heat. Bob Myers of Evanston
Ill, and Paul Wearley OF Muncie, Ind.
beat the gun, and, although they
finished second and third, their per-
formances went by the board. The
heat was taken by Thorn Cooper OF
Kansas City, A and F class champion
Cooper also took the second heat
and, with it, the event. Wearley was
second this time. and Fred Jacoby OF
North Bergen, N. j., leading point
scorer for the professionals this year,
was third The two disqualiflcations
in the first heat had moved Jacoby up
to second there in the field of eight,
which answered the starting gun.
The early attendance was light, but
Evening star., 1937-09-24
MARKET DELAYS
FARLEY'S QUITTING
Postmaster General Awaits
Pickup Before Taking
New Auto Job.

BACKGROUND
Rumors hare been current seu-
erdl years that Postmaster General
James A. Farley would resign to be-
come head OF some business. Rea-
son giUen is that Postmaster Gen
eral has devoted many years to
public life and noD feels that he
should get out and get into priUdte
business long enough to make some
money to take care OF the future.
By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 24-James
A. Farley's resignation as Postmaster
General and his acceptance Of the
presidency of the Pierce Arrow Motor
Corp. it was understood in informed
circles today, has been delayed by the
current decline in securities and the
preparation of an S. E. C. registration
statement for new issue of Pierce
Arrow stock
After considering numerous other
offers of executive positions, Farley
agreed several weeks ago to become the
head of the reorganized Pierce Arrow
Co. Following his acceptance of this
offer the company's stockholders ap-
proved plans for new issue of stock,
aggregating s10.700,0O0, which will be
used principally to place low-priced
automobile on the market in competi-
tion with the cheaper-priced Packard
and Cadillac cars Production of the
higher-priced Pierce-Arrow will con-
tinue.
Salary May Be S50,000.
In addition to his salary, which has
not been disclosed, but which is be-
lieved to be above $4,000 year. the
Postmaster General will receive 5000
shares of the new stock outright and
5000 more during the first year.
The decline in stock market prices
set in at a time when attorneys for
the company were preparing the
S. E. C. registration statement, and,
consequently, there was no hurry to
file the statement when market con-
ditions were unsettled.
To Be Announced by Roosevelt.
1t was understood Farley's resigna-
ton, when it does come, will be an
nounced by President Roosevelt.
The contract between the Postmaster
General and the company has been
drawn up, but it is not known def
nitely whether it has been signed.
While leaving the cabinet, Farley
will retain his chairmanshipS of the
Democratic National and State Com
mittees.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
Province Held
Crushedby
Defeat.
100 KILLED
In AIR RAID
Hankow Target as
Marking Threat
Is Made Again.
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
PEIPING, September 24.-The Japa.
nese Army announced tonight thai
Paotingfu, Chinese stronghold 80 piles
southwest of here, had been captured
and its Chinese garrison annihilated
Mopping up operations at Paotingfu
were completed at l 80 pm. the Japa-
nese announced. All resistance in the
city, capital of Hopeh Province ano
key point of the Chinese defense sys-
tenn in Central Hopeh, was declared
at an end.
Early today the Japanese had COM
pletely enveloped the walled city, con-
tanning population of 100000. While
the attack was pushed from the north
and west, strong japanese forces wait
ed at the south gate.
AS the Chinese troops attempted to
flee southwark they were slain, said
Japanese dispatches.
No figures of casualties were given,
but it was strongly indicated there
we're no survivors of the Chinese gar
fison.
Climax of Japanese Drive.
The fall of Paotingfu was the climax
of a Japanese offensive which had
rolled relentlessly southwark since the
crossing of the Yhngting River, SO
miles from here, September Is. At
least $4,000 Japanese troops, including
cavalry and tanks, took part in the
drive.
Paotingfu was surrounded by the
victors early today. then assault units,
supported by heavy artillery and air.
planes. advanced to seize the northern
and western gates in the city's ancient
50-foot walls. A breach was also
smashed through the northwest corner
of the walls.
The infantry poured through these
avenues, driving the desperate Chinese
defenders to seek safety through the
south gate, where they were met by
whitening fire.
The japanese community of Peiping
celebrated Paotingfu's fall ecstatically,
hailing 1t as a great step forward in
the conquest of all North China
JAPANESE BOMB HANKOW.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
|C.L.O.F|CHTSA.E.L.
At LABOR HEARING
Clash Over Representation
of MachiniSts Aired
Before Board.

Counsel for the Committee for In
dustrial Organization and the Amer
| lean Federation of Labor were in
open warfare before the National
| Labor Relations Board again today
| as the full board membership heard
testimony in connection with COM
plant lodged by the United Auto
mobile Workers, a C.. l. o. affiliate,
against the National Motor Bearing
Co. of Oakland, Calf.
Circumstances in the case were
almost exactly parallel with those
in the celebrated National Electric
Products case, in which the board de-
clared a closed shop A. F. of L. con-
tract invalid and ordered an election
to settle doubts as to whether the A.
F. Of L. union was the majority bar
gaining agent.
In the California situation, a closed
shop contract likewise has been
granted the International Association
| of Machinists, an A. F. of L. affiliate.
but trial examiner of the Labor
Board already has ruled that the
U. A. W. rather than the I. A. M.
had majority of membership in the
proper bargaining unit for the pro-
| duction workers of the plant.
Admission of Workers.
The difference Of opinion centers
upon whether the tool and die workers
should be included within the bar
gaining unit, the boards trial exam
iner contending that they should not,
while counsel for the A. F.. of L. and
the company contended they should.
The Importance of this distinction
lies in the fact that the U. A. w.
membership Of SIS would give them a
majority of 81 production workers
without including the tool and die
men, but would not constitute a ma
jority if nearly 80 tool and die workers
were added. The latter were organized
and aff1liated with the I. A. M. before
the U. A. w. began a drive in the
plant last Winter,
1t was brought out at today's hear
ing that the company had been
threatened with U. A. w. sit-doWn
strike last February and had shut the
plant down Immediately. Then, over
the week end, they had polled their
employees through person-to-person
contact by IL foremen, several of
whom admittedly favored the A. F.
of L. On the strength of verbal re-
port OF sentiment from these foremen,
the company decided to deal with
the A. F. of L. and in April awarded
the machinistS closed-shop con-
tract.
Board Hears All Sides.
Aware OF the dynamite" contained
IN labor's factional fighting, the board
decided to hear all sides after the trial
examiner had filed report upholding
the c. I. o. protest against including
the tool and die workers in the bar
gaining unit. The examiners report
already has drawn the fire of A. F. of
L. officials, John P. Frey, president of
the Metal Trades Department, citing
1t as an instance of the boards alleged
favoritism toward the c. !. o.
Today the board heard arguments
from Charlton Ogburn, general coun-
sci for the A. F. of L.; David Kaplan,
counsel for the /. A. NJ, and j. Marcus
Hardin. counsel for the company, in
opposition to the examiners report.
A. w. Smith appeared as counsel for
| the c. /. o.
A decision is not expected for some
time. with the board anxious to avoid
repercussions such as greeted the Ma
tional Electric Products case ruling.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
DR.. HART DECLINES POST
st. Johns Rector Won't Become
Bishop Coadjutor.

Rev. Dr. Oliver j. Hart, rector of st.
Johns Episcopal church, declined to-
day to become bishop coadjutor of the
Episcopal Diocese of Central New
York.
DR.. Hart's secretary announced that
the rector sent telegram this after
noon to Bishop Edward H. Coley of
Utica, N. Y, saying he had decided to
decline the post because he did not be-
lieve "it is Gods wilp' that he accept.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
VESSEL IN DANGER

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Septem-
ber "a GP).-The Coast Guard cutter
Nemesis was proceeding today to the
assistance of the banana boat My
Own, formerly known as the Semira,-
mis-, which was reported leaking badly
and in danger of sinking l60 miles
southwest of Tampa in the Gulf Of
Mexico. The My Own usually runs
between Tampa and Central America.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
Popcorn Man Leaves $l0O,s17.

KANSAS CITY, September "a (R.-
For many years prior to his recent
death Irwin R. Neudeck operated a
popcorn stand here.
An inventory of his estate was filed
yesterday. It listed his property at
$loO,olS.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
10000 RAILWAY
EMPLOYEES FIRED
Roads Cut Personnel Be-
cause of Operating Costs
and Declining Business.

Bv the Associated Press.
Large railroads revealed today they
are curtailing personnel in an effort
to check what they said was a sharp
drop in net revenues caused by higher
costs and declining business.
The disclosure was made by rail
executives attending the regular
monthly meeting of directors Of the
Association of American Railroads.
10000 Are Dismissed.
While figures were withheld by Of
ficial, who declined to be quoted
by name, it was indicated the three
largest Eastern carriers had dismissed
upwards of 10000 employees since
September /. These are the New
York Central, the Pennsylvania and
the Baltimore g. Ohio.
1t was emphasized that part Of
these dismissals could be attributed
to the regular seasonal lay-off as
maintenance programs are curtailed,
or completed.
Other carrier heads also indicated
their lines had curtailed maintenance
work with a resultant drop in en-
ployment.
In the face of these reports. how
ever, carloadings for the week ended
September 18 showed gain of 49,
266. or 1862 per cent, over the previous
week. The association of American
Railroads reported 826,565 cars loaded
for the week, 36,708 more than were
loaded the same week year ago.
Rail officials declared an increase in
rates for both freight and passenger
traffic was the only solution to their
problems, noting their operating costs
have increased greatly because of wage
increases and higher costs of materials
and supplies.
Higher Rates Considered.
The Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion is now considering petition by
class / carriers asking higher freight
rates on the so-called heavy COM
modify list. This increase, II granted,
would, in a large measure, railroad
ofIicials said, recoup a major share OF
the $120,000,000 of annual revenue
the carriers lost through termination
Of surcharges last December 81.
The heavy commodity list includes
coal, iron and steel, ore, petroleum
and its products, lime, plaster and
cement.
The commissions decision on the
petition is expected to be handed down
within the next two weeks.
Evening star., 1937-09-24
Summary Of oday's Star

WAR IN FAR EAST.
U. S. feet to remain in Chinese waters
indefinitely. Page Al
japanese forces annihilate Chinese
garrison at Paotingfu. Page Al
Chang Kai-shek declares U. S. aid to
China obligatory" Page AS
FOREIGN.
Mussolini. Hitler plan joint world ap-
peal for peace. Page Al
Lloyds probes report of sighting of
Endeavour. Page Al
Mussolini leaves to confer with Reichs-
!. fuehrer Hitler. Page AS
British Ambassador in Toxic to pro-
test bombings in China. Page AS
NATIONAL.
War Secretary and U. S. unit held liza
BILE to bank receiver. Page Al
Railroads cut personnel to recoup
revenue loses. Page Al
Farley's resignation to take auto job
is delayed. Page Al
President says he will continue first
term aims. Page Al
G. I. o. and A. F. of L. in open warfare
before labor board. Page Al
Attorney General heads prosecution in
Denhardt case. Page Al
Two more Republican conferences to
be held next week. Page A-4
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Fonda and Cooper score in regatta
outhoard events. Page Al
Young flyer killed in crash as wife
and friends watch. Page, Az
Frs Red Cross rally since war sched-
uled tomorrow. Page AS
Evening star., 1937-09-24
COLLATERAL SUIT
IS WON BY BANK
Justice Holds War Secretary
and u. S. Unit Liable to
Commercial Receiver.
BACKGROUND


Investigation OF Commercial Ma
tional Bank after banking mora
torium disclosed that Institution
posted collateral to insure the ac-
counts OF certain Government de-
positors. Counsel for the unpro-
tected depositors Immediately filed
10 suits against the favored clients
to recover the money received by
them from their protected ac-
counts.
Justice Oscar r. Luhring of Dis
trict Court today signed DEGREES hold
ing the Secretary Of War and the
United States Shipping Board Mer-
chant Fleet Corp. liable to the receiver
of the Commercial National Bank fol
81 ,204, ,140.49, representing collatera.
given by the insolvent bank to secure
Government deposits.
Since the Commercial has paid gen.
eral depositors 60 per cent dividends
the actual balance owed the receiver
under the two DEGREES today, is $751;
619.66, plus interest.
Assistant United States Attorney
Harry L. Underwood, who represented
the Secretary of War and the Mer-
chant Fleet Corp, said he would ap-
peal the two cases. The receiver was
represented by Attorneys George p
Barse. general counsel for the con-
troller of the currency; Brice Clagett,
Charles E. wainwright, George B.
Springston and the law firm of Sher-
ley, Faust & Wilson.
Signs Similar Decree.
At the same time, Justice Luhring
signed a similar decree in suit
brought by the receiver Of the Com
mercial National Bank of Philadel-
phia. The banks proveable claim
against the Merchant Fleet Corp. was
fixed at s10,863.80. Since the closed
institution has paid 80 per cent
dividend to depositors, that propor-
ton of the claim must be deducted,
leaving q balance of $7,604.60.
The three claims were among 10
brought in District Court two years
ago by the Commercial and District
National Bank receivers and National
Bank receivers elsewhere to recover
approximately $6,356.oo0 in deposits
which were paid in full when the
bank failed to reopen after the 1888
crash.
General depositors, on the other
hand, received only a portion of their
deposits-60 per cent in the case of
the Commercial and IS per cent for
the District.
The Government accounts involved
(see SUIT, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-09-24
WEATHER.

(U. S. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair tonight; tomorrow mostly cloudy,
followed by showers and cooler at night;
gentle variable winds tonight. moderate
southerly tomorrow. Temperatures today
Highest, II. at 2 p.m.;3 lowest, 81, at
am. Full report on page A-19.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
SUNDAY DINNER
.&49gesaons-
BY ANN PAGE

Y VEGETABLES are becoming in
" creasingly plentiful and cheap
while meat prices continue TO rise
sharply. Vegetable plates which are
garnished with or include such foods
as bacon, potted or savory meats, eggs,
cheese or fish are more than acceptable
to the average family.
Midsummer fruits are fast becorn-
ing plentiful, including new cooking
apples, melons, peaches, pears, pluns
and grapes as the early summer fruits
gradually disappear.
Fish, small fowl, broilers and the
forequarter cuts of lamb and veal are
the best meat values. Eggs are reason
able. Be sure TO keep them cold at this
season TO maintain their good quality.
Seasonable foods make up the fol-
lowing menus.
Low Cost Dinner
Baked Stuffed Potatoes with Cheese
Grilled Tomatoes Green Beans
Creamed Carrots
Bread and Butter
Plum Tapioca
Tea or Coffee Milk
Medium Cost Dinner
Roast Shoulder of Lamb
Pan-Browned Potatoes Green Peas
Bread and Butter
Bread Pudding with Crushed Peaches
Tea or Coffee Milk
Very Special Dinner
Fruit Cocktail
Jellied Chicken Mixed Vegetable Salad
Quartered Tomatoes
Rolls and Butter
Omeiet Souffle Berry Hard Sauce
Coffee
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15

setting which takes him to far off
Shanghai to sing for the greater
glory of the leathernecks and War
ner Brothers. Dick Powell is call
ed upon again to sing while win
ming the hand of the fair maiden,
this time played by Doris Weston.
Opening at the marine base in San
Diego, Powell, as the story would
have you believe, is one marine
who has never been kissed despite
his two years with the service.
Monday and Tuesday y-"God Old
Soak with Wallace Beery as the
star. The remembered story by
Don Marquis depicts typical sit
uation in the average American
small-town family during the era
of prohibition Beery, in what is
without doubt his most touching
role to date, brings to life the lack
adaisical character who quit work
to keep up with the speakeasies.
When the family fortune is miss
ing he, of course, is blamed. He
proceeds to find the guilty persons
and to knit the family ties with an
efficiency that astonished his
townsfolk. It is a satire of fine
order and shows highlights of a
never to : be forgotten period of
American history.
Wednesday and Thursday One
of the most fascinating love stories
on the screen this year is Girl
Loves Boy" which co-stars Eric
Linden and Cecilia Parker. The
picture tells story of two young
lovers who are kept apart because
of folish escapade on the boys
part. He finds himself in the
clutches of an adventures and his
efforts to escape her tolls forms a
draamtic and intensely human doc
ument. It all ends happily of
course, but in a surprising and
most exciting manner. Linden and
Miss Parker were together in the
romantic leads in "Ah, Wilderness"
and "Old Hutch"
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
NJ. !:::.
Attractions at Strand Theatre


Friday and Saturday Gaumont
epic of railroad pioneering, Silent
Barriers" starring Richard Arlen
with the Viennese actress, Lilli
Palmer, and Antoinette Cellier,
was made entirely in the Canadian
Rockies. Silent Barriers" was
adapted from the novel by Alan
Sullivan, and deals with the regen-
Grafton of a gambler who comes to
fleece the workers on the road, and
who remains to take part in the
magnificent adventure The 70
nance is supplied by his gay ro-
nance with the daughter Of the
foreman in charge of the construc-
tion. The film is richly endowed,
therefore, with all the elements
that go to make an exciting,
sweeping, epic narrative for the
screen.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
Two Held In Garage Robbery

Accused of breaking into the
Milford Motor Company garage
and stealing several hundred dol
lars worth of auto parts, oil, tires,
stamps, and cash, Sherman Eann
and Ollie NAPLES, Negroes. were
held under 500 bail each by Mag
istrate Harry 3. Thaw last week.
Oficer Andrew Kosci said that
Waples confessed that he and
Eann broke into the place and
stole the goods. Kosci said he re-
covered 36 gallons of oil, auto
parts and several tires at the Wap-
les place. In default of bail, the
two accused men were committed
20 the Kent county Jail at Dover.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
Farley at Salisbury Thursday

Democratic party leaders of
Maryland and nearby Delaware
and Virginia heard Postmaster
General James A. Farley speak at
Salisbury, Md, last Thursday ev-
ening. Mr. Farley was there to at
tend the annual convention of the
Maryland Chapter, National Asso-
citation of Postmasters. Seats have
been arranged for approximately
4 800 at Gordy Park, where the
postmaster general spoke. Box
seats were reserved for members
of the postmasters' association. A
special section also was kept in re-
serve for the congressional and
Democratic leaders. Accompany
ing Mr.. Farley was Representative
T. Alan Goldsborough, Of Denton,
Md, and the fourth assistant post
master general Smith w. Purdum.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15

ed that "all men having power
ought to be distrusted to a certain
degree "
Speaking on another occasion
against a proposal that the Execu-
tive hold Office during good be-
hayior." Mason pointed out that
this was "a softer name only for an
Executive for life"
"And the next" he added, would
be an easy step TO hereditary mon
archy"
Swayed undoubtedly by this argu-
ment, the Convention rejected the
good behavior" proposal and agreed
that the term of Office of the Chief
Executive should be limited, but that
he should be eligible for reelection.
During the week the delegates agreed
also on several other powers and
duties Of the Chief Executive, but
final action was postponed until later
sessions.
Next week: Judicial Powers.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
WOMAN DIES WHILE VISITING
Mrs. Lewis Slaughter, Harrington,
Dies While Visiting in MiddletOwn

Mrs. Minnie L. Slaughter, 81
years old, died from a heart attack
Tuesday of last week while visiting
at the home Of a son, Harvey
Slaughter at Middletown. Funeral
services were held Saturday after
noon in charge of the Rev. G. E.
Turner, pastor of the M. P. Church
assisted by the Rev. ]. T. Bailey Of
Milford. She is survived by her
husband, Lewis Slaughter, and five
children, Mrs. Florence Cain, Ell
mer, Nj; Bessie Dische, Whining
ton; Pearl Hanson and Lewis
Slaughter, Jr.. Harrington; Harvey
Slaughter, Middletown; a sister,
Mrs. Mary E. Porter, Milford; and
a brother, Harvey Hall, Concord
vile, Pa. Interment was at Den
ton, Md.
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
Visits "War Time Buddy"

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer L. GRAY.
near Camden, entertained over the
past weekend, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
COOK and sons, Walter and Bobbie,
Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Gray and Mr..
Cook were old war time buddies .
both having served overseas with
company ], 59th Pioneer Infantry.
fhis occasion was their first meet
ing since they were both discharg-
60 from service In July, 1919, from
Camp Dix, N. ].
Smyrna times., 1937-07-15
OPPORTUNITY TO ENLIST
Marine Corps to Continue Recruit
ing to Fill Vacancies

The United States Marine Corps
will continue to accept qualified
young men for enlistment during
the current fiscal year to fill va
cancies created by discharges, re-
tirements, and transfers to the Re
serve. There are also vacancies in
the Corps for qualified musicians
and qualified drummers and trump
eters, and for young men between
the age of II and IS years to learn
the drum and trumpet. According
to Colonel B. S. Berry, U. S. NJ. c.,
Officer in Charge, of the Eastern
Recruiting Division, 405 New Gus
tom House, Philadelphia, Pa, the
Eastern Recruiting Division Of the
Marine Corps expects to accept
approximately 95 new men each
month during the fiscal year.