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The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-08-06

A dozen big shows in one-and for
less than the usual price Of one-is
about the best way to describe the
Twentieth Annual Midland Empire
Fair at Billings which opens its gates
on Monday, August 9, and lasts six
days and nights, closing at midnight
Saturday, August IA. Every year it
seems as if the climax of amusement
and attractions has been reached, but
. glance at TIE entertainment menu
scheduled for this years fair reveals
that the Fair Board has succeeded in
its determination to make the twen-
tieth anniversary exposition outshine
all its predecessors.
Space prevents full description of
all the featurers offered for the en-
tertainment and education of the peo-
pie of the, Midland Empire, but here
are a few of the high spots:
Seven thoroughbred races every
afternoon. participated in by the fast
est rune in the west, with Pari-
Mutuel wagering. Governors Derby
Monday, purse $500; Midland Empire
Fair Handicap Thursday, purse $500;
American Legion Sweepstakes Satur-
day, purse $700.
Complete rodeo every afternoon
starting Wednesday, August II, and
lasting four days, with worlds cham
pion cowboys competing in bronze rid
ing, calf roping, bulldogging and
steer riding, also amateur bronc rid
ing contests. Featuring Leo Cremer's
famous wild critters. Every event a
contest. ,--~~-s~,.1~ Is
l Every evening the spectacular mu-
steal extravaganza Soaring High"
with gorgeous lighting effects, stage
settings, costumes and girls, wonder
full music and dancing. Also the al
ways popular Thearle-D uffield fire.
works display with something new
night"
+ Every day and night on the Mid
sTay, the new Goodman's Wonder
Shows, which set a new standard in
thrilling rides and novel amusement
features.
Children's day Monday with free
tickets to all grade school children in
Midland Empire and a special MORN
sug program for them. And Satur-
day All club day with free tickets
70 all members in Yellowstone county
and to judging and demonstration
teams throughout Midland Empire.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-08-06
UNITED STATES CIVIL
SERVICE EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Ser
vice Commission announces the
following competitive examina-
ton:
Crane operator Diesel tractor
crane), for filling the position Of
operator, loadmaSter.
Applications must be on file
with the Secretary, Board of U. S.
Civil Service Examiners, U. S.
Engineer Department. at Large,
Fort Peck, Montana: not later
than August 10, 1887.
This examination is for the
purpose of filling existing and
future vacancies in the Fort Peck
Engineer District. with headquar-
ters at Fort Peck, Montana.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-08-06
SUNDAY SERVICES AT
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Sunday school begins at 10.
Be at Sunday school on time:
bring your Bible and a mind to
learn.
Morning worship begins at II.
There will be music by the choir
and a message by the pastor. The
subject of the morning message
is killing Giants.
3. Y. P. U. groups meet at 7
y. m. Junior under leadership of
Irene Beall: Senior High and
Young People meet for discus
sion and training. All children
AID young people of all ages are
invited to attend.
Evening service begins at 8.
This is a service designed to meet
the demand in Hardin for a brief
popular religious service of in
Sp.ration and worship. The pas
tor will begin a series of sermons
entitled priceless Pearls" This
wilt he a study of the Beatitudes.
Bring the whole family to church
avery Sunday. No habit will add
more to the success and happi-
ness Of your home.
wednesday evening at 8 there
will be the regular Bible study n
der the leadership of the pastor.
Pead the 10th and 18th chapters
- First Corinthians and come
join US. No matter what church
VOL belong to ard what faith
YOU profess YOU will find a well
come and help at the Bible class
Roy Shaw of California and his
sister, Mrs. Berniece Parks of Ore
gon arrived Tuesday for a visit
at the home of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Shaw of Nine Mile.
Mr.. Shaw expects to leave Friday,
returning by way of the Black
Hills, where he made his home
for several years at Lead, South
Dakota, before moving with his
family to California. Mrs. Parks
will remain for a longer stay
with her parents.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-08-06

Competitors will not be re-
qGired to report for examination
at any place, but will be rated on
their experience and fitness.
Full information may be obtain
ed from the post Office at Hardin,
or the Secretary, Board of U. S.
Civil Service Examiners, u. S. En-
glneer Department at Large. Fort
Peck. Montana, or the Manager,
18th U. S. Civil Service District,
$50 Federal Office Building, Seat
tie. Washington.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1937-08-06

Special entertainment features
including the highlight afternoon
and evening performances have
been booked to entertain the
children next Mondav morning
at the Midland Empire fair at
Billings, Aug. OLA.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
Engagement
Announced
In LOudOun
Miss Eleanor Smith
Will Be Bride of
Mr.. T. r. Smith.

OUDOUN COUNTY, Va, Feb
ruary 27.-Of interest in the
county, where both the bride
a,d hridaorooy,, IN no are well
Evening star., 1937-02-28
A. A. u. To Hold
Tea and Musicale

A musicale will follow the tea at
the American Association of Univer-
sity Women club house tomorrow
afternoon. Miss Mary Owen, lyric
soprano Of the Leroy Lewis Studios,
will sing several numbers She will be
assisted by Miss Evelyn Scott, VIOLIN
list. and Mr.. Lewis Malone, accom-
panist. Miss Marta Brokaw will in
troduce the musicians and Miss Sara
r. Lerch will be hostess at tea.
Miss Anne w. Merriam, Miss Elsa
Lohmann, Miss Mary P. Smith, Mrs.
J. F. Edward, Mrs. B. A. Powell and
Mrs. E. D. Campbell will pour tea.
Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. A. B.
Gunnarson, DR.. Frederick Alexander,
Mrs. Alton r. Hodgkins and Miss Mil
dred Fraser.
Evening star., 1937-02-28
Reich Launches Destroyer.

KEEL, Germany, February 81 R.--
Germany launched another destroyer
today in solemn exercises during which
the crew was reminded that men
not ships-do the fighting" The new
vessel, of 1,625 tons. was named
Georg Thiel With six sister ships
which will be completed soon and q
destroyer already in service, the craft
will form the first destroyer division
of the new German Navy.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Ford 1880 Roadster-Black finish; COO
runs and looks very good tires DCO
are practically new; economical to
operate: low-priced; trade and easy
GINA terms
EMERSON & oRME
- T. NJ 81 n w nT.k aim
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Ford 1880 COupe-Black finish; COO
one of the popular model IA" OCO
cars that cost very little to operate;
has been through our shop and is
ready to go; good tires. Trade and
easy terms
STOHLMAN CHEVROLET
1907 NJ st. n. w. WEst 1916
The Washington times., 1937-02-20
Automobiles

BUICK K
Buick 1889 Model "9l" De Luxe p00E
Sedan-Finished in a glossy OZJO
black; mechanically very good; clean
upholstery and all tires show little
wear. Car No. 23s Emerson & Orme
guarantees it. Trade and easy C. NJ.
EMERSON & oRME
IL g. NJ SITS. y. w. Dist. 800
Buick 1884 Model "s6.C" Con. OEOE
vertlble Coupe De Luxe OOAO
equipment; six wheels and six practi-
cally new tires; black finish in fine
shape; motor quiet and powerful. Car
No. SSe. Emerson & Orme guarantees
1t. Trade and easy G. NJ. A. C. terms.
II q NJ SITS. n. W. Dist. 500
Buick 1894 Model "B7" sedan-pSOE
Original finish is AL: clean DOOO
upholstery; tires show no wear; has
been carefully checked in our shop
Emerson & orms guarantees it. Trade
ana easy EGERsoN Nj 4; s; : oRME ois%ii
II & NJ SITS. n. W. Dist. 500
Buick 1888 Model "47" sedan-QEOE
Jet-blaek finish without q GOOO
scratch; clean whipeord upholstery:
~:sF csr No. Al i sn:r.os sES: ;s0E orm: :
guarantees 1t. Trade and easy G.M.A.c.
EMERSON . oRME
Iecss- y 9 g 81 =; D1ss; eISV
CHEVROLET
Chevrolet 1880 sport RoadSfer~6S0
Rumble seat; here is a little ID 10
beauty; paint, tires and mechanical
condition all o. X; reduced price.
Trade and easy terms
sToHLMAN CHEVROLET
1907 NJ st. n. W. WESt 1s46
Chevrolet 1898 Master Coach Coco
Original black finish is in fine SDAVU
shape, clean upholstery, tires show Lo
wear. Car No. R-7S; trade and easy
\. j. BRANCH L. P. sTEUART
141 IL st. n. E. AT. 600
Chevrolet 1888 De Luxe Town OO7O
Sedan-With built-in trunk; OA y
finished in dark green; AL all over,
including tires: low price. Trade and
sTOHLMAN CHEVROLET
1907 NJ st. n. w. WEst 1646
1884 Chevrolet Master Coach - COOK
In splendid condition through UASO
out: black finish. fine tires, seat COW
ers. motor smooth and quiet. A real
value at this price.
POHANKA SERVICE
1925 goth st. n. w. Dist. S141
NO DOWN PAYMENT!
Chevrolet 1888 Sedan - Easy com
terms drive car 30 days be- DOVV
fore paying first monthly note.
GARDNER STUART MOTORS
S04 Bladensburg Rd. n. +. Line. S13S
Chevrolet 1885 COach-Finish is CICC
glossy black, has had the best DtUU
of care. and looks and runs like . new
car; mileage is low, tires o. K. Car
No. 914; trade and easy terms.
n. f.. BRANCH L. P. STEUART
141 12 st. N. f. AT. $500
Chevrolet 1888 4.DoOr Sedan-A GAIT
beautiful maroon in color low Ut
mileage and perfect in every respect,
including tires. Car No. 949; trade
N. E. BRANCH L. P. STEUART
141 12 St. N. E. AT. $500
Chevrolet 1885 Town Sedan-In QAOE
perfect condition: real bar OtOO
gain; trade and terms.
L. p. STEUART, INC.
1928 14th st. N. W. DEC. 1900
CHEVROLET 1881 Conv. Cpe. ex. -condt.:
Inc, 18th and s Sts N. W. DEC. 4071.
CHEVROLET SEDAN. 1881. $125; easy
terms. Georgia $3.50.
CHEVROLET USED CARS
DoNoHoE, 1920 M ST. N. W.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Ford 1881 Town Sedan - Black @1AE
finish exceptionally clean in D1fO
side and out. tires are practically new;
trade and easy terms.
RICHARDSON BROS.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Dodge 1886 4-Door Touring Sc. OGAE
dan Gun metal finish. very SDOtO
low mileage and cannot be told from
new; trade and easy terms.
RICHARDSON BROS.
1904 Nichols Ave. S. f. AT. O708
DODGE 1884 D. q. Sedan. $39o. Terms.
Walnut 920S.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Loans sOg ssSS Ss fes s9s 39SFSS RSc;
Island Ave Nj Rainier. Nd. DE. {674
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

CASH LOANS = $50 TO, 5000 Loan
Service, Inc. 1927 r. /. Ave. Po. 502s.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

AYAREs SMALL LOAN CO., INC.
1902 GEORGIA AVE.
SILVER SPRING ND. SH 3700
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Ford 1881 FOrdOr Sedan-orig- Geo
inal black enamel finish is OlUO
in excellent condition: has been care
fully checked in our shop and is o. K.
in every respect; tires show little wear.
Trade and easy terms
STOHLMAN CHEVROLET
3S07 NJ st. n. w. WEST 1876
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

Chevrolet 1888 De Luxe Town QO70
Sedan-With built-in trunk; UA y
finished in dark green; AL all over,
including tires: low price. Trade and
easy terms.
STOHLMAN CHEVROLET
1907 NJ st, n, W, WEst 16A6
The Washington times., 1937-02-20

CHEVROLET USED CARS
DONOHOE. 1920 M ST. N. W.
The Washington times., 1937-02-20
CHEVROLET

Chevrolet 1888 Master Coach QOCG
Original black finish is in fine 0AVU
shape, clean upholstery, tires show Lo
wear. Car No. R-76; trade and easy
n. e. BRANCH L. P. sTEUART
141 l2 st, n, e. AT, 600
Evening star., 1937-12-04

Cappelman, architect: builder not Sc
lected; to erect one 3-story brick and
cinder block dwelling. 3617 Twenty
fourth street NV; to cost $l3.500.
Barnaby Woods Development Co.,
Bethesda, Md, owners and builders;
Louis R. Moss. architect; to erect one
2-story brick and cinder block dwell
ing, 6677 Barnaby street NV; to
cost $4,000.
Barnaby Woods Development Co.,
Bethesda, Md, owners and builders:
Louis r. Moss, architect; to erect one
2-story brick and cinder block dwell
ing. 6669 Barnaby street NV; to
cost $4,000.
Mrs. Louise NJ Atkins and Miss
R. Robinson, architect; Hawkins
Engineering Co., ITO Fourteenth street
NV. builders; to erect one 2-story
concrete block, brick and frame dwell
ing, 1921 Girard street NE; to cost
$1,000.
Kenneth S. Kesecker, 1926 Bladens-
burg road NE, owner; L. T. Burn,
designer; Conrad M. CLANCY, 2749
Carlton avenue NE, builder: to erect
one 2-story brick and cinder block
dwelling, 1928 Myrtle street NE; to
cost $500.
M. B. Swanson, 276l Brandywine
street NV. owner and builder; Louis
R. Moss. architect; to erect two 2-story
brick and cinder block dwellings,
Evening star., 1937-12-04

frame dwelling, 5708 New Hampshire
avenue NE; to cost $1,000.
William F. Ryan, jr.. 26l2 Twenty
eighth street NE. owner; Louis de
Ladurantaye, architect; to erect one
2-story brick dwelling, 2037 Lawrence
street NE; to cost $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick G. Ganey,
owners; Evan J. Conner, designer;
Joseph Tessitore, 1908 Forty fourth
place Sc, builder; to erect one q
story brick and cinder block dwelling,
351l Texas avenue Sc; to cost Sc, 900.
Tolson. Kemp g. Nix. 2705 Twelfth
street NE, owners and builders; A.
C. Tolson, ir., designer; to erect one
2-story brick dwelling, 1924 Michigan
avenue NE; to cost $1,000.
Little Tavern Shops, Inc, 500 Geor-
gia avenue NV. owners and builders
Frank B. Proctor, designer; to erect
one 1-story concrete block. brick and
frame restaurant. 655 Pennsylvania
avenue Sc; to cost $1,000.
Henry J. Robb. Inc, 1925 Vermont
avenue NV. owners: Joseph Banner
architect; E. E. Lyons, Arlington, Va,
Evening star., 1937-12-04

6545 and 6549 Thirty-second street
NV: to cost $500 each
o. E. Jones. 1901 Forty-third street
NV, owner and builder: H. j. Kor-
zendorfer, architect: to erect one q
story brick dwelling, 1872 Albemarle
street NV; to cost $500.
Waple e. James. 1924 Fourteenth
street NV. owners; Evan j. Connor.
designer; Edward A. Hyde. 59l8 Sec
ond place NV, builder; to erect one
2-story brick, concrete and frame
dwelling. S700 New Hampshire ave-
nue. NE; to cost $1,000.
Waple IL James. 1924 Fourteenth
street NV. owners: Evan J. Connor,
designer: Edward A. Hyde, 59l8 Sec
ond place NV, builder; to erect one
2-story brick, concrete block and
frame dwelling. 5704 New Hampshire
avenue NE; to cost $1,000.
Waple e. James, 1924 Fourteenth
street NV, owners; Evan j. Connor,
designer Edward A. Hyde, 59l8 Sec
ond place NV, builder; to erect one
2-story brick, concrete block and
Evening star., 1937-12-04

builders; to erect one 1-story brick
showroom and service for mechanical
refrigeration, 2109 and 2111 Tenth
street NV: to cost $500.
Edward Costigan, Thirty third and
X streets NV, owner; John J. Wild
mayer, architect: H. p. Gidrings, GOT
Fifteenth street NV, builder; to make
repairs, 1908 Wisconsin avenue NV;
to cost $4,000.
Creal g. Turner, 4214 River road
NV, owners and builders; L. o. Turn
er, designer; to erect one l-story brick
and concrete block dwelling, 4720 Eli
colt street NV: to cost $4,000.
Sam Merando Il Co., 32l H street
NE, owner and builder; Joseph G..
Herbert, architect; to make repairs,
1921 Kansas avenue NV; to cost
$4,000.
Stone Construction, Inc, 927 Fiji
teenth street NV, owners and build
ers; to erect 10 brick garages, 1865 tt
1928 Huidekoper place NV: to cos,
$4,000.
Evening star., 1937-12-04

In line with the 18 per cent decrease in
value Of all contracts awarded for
residential building when the two
months were compared.
Total loans made by the associa-
tions for all purposes in October were
$97.S58, 500. according to the leagues
findings, bringing the disbursement
for the first 10 months up over the
billion dollar mark, which Is $64.532,-
200 more than for the first 10 months
Of 1896.
Morton Bodfsh, executive vice
Evening star., 1937-12-04

president of the league. points out
that loans for repaiyr and moderniza-
tions are holding up at about the
level which has been customary since
June. the general business recession
seeming to have affected this field Of
credit less than any other in which
the savings and loan associations are
interested. The total for the first 10
months has been about $63,640, 900,
and only five Of these months ac-
counted for more than October.
Evening star., 1937-12-04
BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS
SUPPLY $27,830,500

The building Of new houses caused
some $500 families to borrow $27 $780, :
500 from savings, building and loan
associations in October, in spite Of
the slump In construction activity
generally, the United States Building
and Loan League estimates. Loans
made for this purpose were lowest In
volume since February. The decrease
from October, 1886, was 20 per cent,
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
U, S. REFUGEES
AWAIT STORK

MANILA, P. l., Aug. 10 QN.S0.
American refugees from Shanghai
expect two babies to be born
aboard the liner President Jeffer-
son before their arrival here to-
morrow night, according to radio
messages today,
Preparations to care for the
refugees, as well as to provide
hospital treatment for the mothers
and babies, were under way follow
ing q last-minute appeal for funds
by Commissioner Paul McNutt.
There are 800 Americans, princip-
ally women and children, aboard
the ship. Among them is Mrs.
Theodore Roosevelt. jr., who last
was here in 1888 when her hus.
band was governor general.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
Marine MOVE
ST|RS FISH IRE

Q.N.S0.-ProteSting the action
of President Roosevelt in ordering
1900 more Marines to China, Rep
resentative Fish (R). Of New
York, today asserted that it may
involve the United States in an
Asiatic war.
Instead Of sending more Ma:
rines into a foreign nation actu-
ally at war, we should order the
immediate withdrawal Of all our
armed forces and 10 river gun
boats" said Fish.
Fish said that because Of Amer.
lean restriction against Japanese
immigration there already exists
bad blood that might at some
small incident break out into open
hostility"
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
MOOrs In Revolt
At Malaga, Claim

MADRID, Aug. 10 GN.SO,
With three companies of Moors
and one company of white sol
diers in arms against their com
manders at Malaga, fresh mutt
MES among the nationalist broke
out today on several fronts, &C
cording to government reports.
Nationalist at Motril staged a
fake entry of government troops
as ruse to smoke out anti
nationalists. When many turned
out to welcome them, all were ar
rested, including several high army
officers.
Two set-backs for the national
lists on the Santander front were
claimed in a government com,
munique today, although slight
gains" by nationalist were ad,
mitted in the Reinosa sector, 40
miles south.
The government frustrated ma
tionalist efforts to follow the
Reinosa Valley toward Torrelavega
after the nationalist had passed
beyond the industrial town Of
Reinosa, the communicate said
Torelavega is 10 miles southwest
of Santander.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
Pal of ROthstein
Given Long Term

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10
U.N.s0.-A former accomphce Of
Arnold Rothstein, New York I'M
derworld ruler, murdered 10 years
ago, was under sentence with three
others to Federal prison terms
here today.
Convicted of passing false $40
bills for a gigantic New York
counterfeiting ring. Mario Balestri,
former New York underworld char
acter and local night club owner,
drew is years in the Federal peni-
Tertiary.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
Farley Is Opened
On Textile Strike

HARRISBURG, Pa, Aug. -
G.N.S0-A conference which may
hold a national significance for
the Eastern textile and rayon in
dustry was to take place today
in the office of Gov. George H.
Earle, where representatives of 10
leading companies will meet union
officials and Federal and State
mediators.
The conference, aimed at set
Element of differences which have
deadlocked arbitration Of a wide
spread strike in the industry, was
called at the request Of Governor
Earle, now in Europe. He will be
represented by Secretary Of the
Commonwealth David L. Law
renee.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
WOODRUFF HITS
HANDBOOK SALE.

Q.N.SO. President Roos evelt
was assailed today by Representa-
tive Woodruff (R0 of Michigan,
for the "unconscionable sale Of
presidential signatures" to corpora
lions by the Democratic National
Committee.
Renewing recent Republican at
tacks against the committee for
its sales of deluxe handbooks to
big business, Woodruff, in radio
address, said:
"The Presidents failure to act
promptly in rebuking this in.
decent use of his signature and
demanding that the monies col.
lected be returned to the con.
tributors, can be explained only
on one ground.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page II
a Japanese proposal that river
traffic between Shanghai and
Woosung be restricted. The United
States consul declared river traffic
must be left unhampered, and seri-
GUS international incident was
foreseen if the japanese attempted
restriction.
REGULARS JOIN BATTLE
Japan's drive, while aviation
and artillery of both sides kept
up a deadly din in the west, was
directed against the Chinese lines,
linking Kiangwan and Woosung.
along a Seven-mile front.
Retaliating Chinese artillery
bombarded japanese positions and
started several big fires in the
Japanese-occupied sections OF
Hongkew and YangtSepoo. AS
soon as the thunder of the artil-
lery battle was heard japanese
bombing planes took off to shower
destruction on the Pootung strong
holds.
For the first time. regular Japa-
nese army troops were thrown into
the heat of the battle. Hitherto,
the brunt of the land struggle
had been borne by marines and
bluejackets.
japanese reinforcem e n t S
streamed ashore by hundreds
from warships and transports in
the Whangpoo River, and other
battalions moved from military
headquarters in Hangkew Park to
lunge into the Chinese line.
PARK AREAS BLASTED
Outnumbered five to one, the
Japanese relied on superior me
The Washington times., 1937-08-19

Of pestilence. Food supplies are
dwindling rapidly.
An epidemic Of dysentery has
broken out at Hongkong, Britain's
stronghold on the Chinese coast.
and Americans throughout the
Orient were being warned to give
the island a wide berth.
SHIPS. COMNTANDEERED
Merchantmen and naval craft
were being pressed into duty to
speed the exodus Of Americans.
The Dollar liner President Hoover,
with Marine reinforcements
aboard, was steaming to Shanghai.
The President Taft yesterday land
ed the first batch Of refugees at
Kobe, Japan, and the liners Presi-
dents Jefferson and Mckinley
were taking out others.
Congress will be pressed for a
$500, 900 fund to bear the cost Of
evactuating Americans and car
ing for them.
The Washington times., 1937-08-19

With Britain and France, the
United States strove through
diplomatic channels to halt the
fighting at Shanghai until their
citizens-45,000 in all-could be
taken from the metropolis.
NEED FOE HASTE STRESSED
Regardless of the outcome of
negotiations, there was need for
utmost haste in. effecting the exc
dus of Americans from Shanghai,
it was admitted in official circles
here. ......
The terrific fighting at shang-
hal is becoming more fierce. Shell
fire and bombings have burst wa
ter mains and brought the threat
The Washington times., 1937-08-19
NATIONALIST
REPORT 10000
new PRISONERS
Hundreds Killed; Drive
NearS Santander

NATIONALIST BASE HEAD
QUARTERS. SALAMANCA, Spain,
Aug. 10 G.N.SD.-While govern
ment soldiers fell by the hundreds
or surrendered in droves, nation
aIist forces today pushed their
way through the shattered de-
lenses of Santander in the Canta-
brian Mountains.
Nationalist columns north OF
Reinosa are now only II miles
south of Santander," said a COM
munique issued at nationalist
headquarters here.
'"Ten thousand leftiSts have been
taken prisoners in the latest opera
tions.
1T has been confirmed that
o leftist battalions which were
caught in a pocket between the
Palencia-Santander and Burgos-
Santander roads were either cap
tured or annihilated.
1.-THE right wing advanced be-
yond Corconte, which is a heap
of ruins after it was ransacked
by the retreating leftists."
Corconte is small mining vii
lage IS miles east of Reinosa. The
main nationalist army, composed
of three columns, is moving north
ward beyond Reinosa. The second
army, which passed Corconte, IS
based at Soncillo.