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Evening star., 1937-05-04
MIDGET FOE Joke
IN STRA|CES' WIN
4-Foot-6 Terranova Makes
Ahearn's Matchmaking
Appear Foolish.
BY BURTON HAWKINS.

YOE4 SlRAlGES, youthful CAM
den lightweight, and Match
maker Goldie Ahearn both ap-
~ peared a bit foolish today, but
joey at least was a winner, while
Goldie no doubt has shrunk both
financially and in the estimation Of
local ringworms as result of featur-
ing bout which might have been all
right for Gaithersburg, but which
didn't deserve top billing here.
If you can gain any prestige by cap
turing majority decision from
frankie Terranova, guy who is feet
6 inches short, Joey had it today. Ring
freaks, however, apparently have no
place in the pattern of local boxing
and spectators showed as much by
walking out.
' Bad fights occasionally are excus-
able and, since Goldie has given
Washington's cauliflower family many
good ones this season, perhaps the
fans will forgive him. It was freak
ish fight at best, with joey puzzled,
and who wouldn't be, by Frankie's size
rather than his ability.
Evening star., 1937-05-04

College Track.
v. M. l., 70: Richmond, 81.
Berea. 75; Centre. 81.
College Golf.
Illinois, 1O12: Purdue, 7E.
Evening star., 1937-05-04
.S[UMP|NG BATTER
PUT BACK IN GAME
Al Hopes Shift to His Old
Foot Stance
Will Bring Hits.
BY FRANCIS E. STAN,
STAFF CORRESPONDENT OF The Star.

LEVELAND, May Al SIM
mons returns to the Nationals
outfield today as result Of
another about-face by Man.
ager Bucky Harris. Furthermore, the
Washington base ball firm will sink
or swim with the big slugger who thus
far has failed to strike his stride.
For a few feeting hours in Phila-
delphla Harris toyed with the idea
of handing Fred Sington the left field
Job Down in Florida during Spring
training Bucky gave up on Slngton,
but time erased some of the more
poignant memories of Fred's dismal
showing at bat. He benched SIM
mons for one day, played Sington,
and then declared the job belonged
to Al again.
Now, a single game is no real test.
especially for a fellow of Sington's
type The big, burly boy who made
Alabama foot ball history is the kind
of a ball player who must be in the
game every day to function at top
speed. But Harris still thinks that
Sington Is too weak in the field for
even a most opulent batting average
to balance.
Even when Simmons isn't hitting"
Harris explained tersely, he looks
better out in left field than anybody
else we've got. I've got to string along
with him.
Slump Stumps Simmons.
CINfMONS' current slump is REM
iniscent OF his failure to hit at
the start of the 1886 campaign. when
he played for the Tigers. Only as
Nat he hasn't heard the bitter cry
of the grandstand wolves, as yet.
Washington fans have been most
charitable toward the big fellow with
the .345 lifetime average and, in the
end, it may pay if history repeats
itself. Even with Detroit fans on his
neck, Al rallied to finish the year
with 1927 average and record
of ll2 runs batted across.
Great hitter that he has been, Sim.
mons is at loss to explain his slump.
Other Washington hitters think they
have discovered what he is doing
wrong. but they've hesitated to express
their views of Simmons because they
fear that Al, one Of the all-time great
hitters might resent it,
The whole thing seems to be in .
faulty swing. Al claims that he knows
what is wrong but the case appears to
be similar to a golfer who slices and
knows why, still. armed with this
| knowledge, continues to slice.
Evening star., 1937-05-04
THREE-EYE.

THREE-EYE.
Peoria. 7: Decatur. l.
Bloomington, Z; Clinton. 6.
NEW YORK-PENNSYLvA
Williamsport g. Trenton, 3.
Wilkes-Barre. TO- Albany. 4.
Scranton. 8; Binghamton, 4.
SOUTH ATLANTIC.
Columbus, z: jacksonville, 6.
Evening star., 1937-05-04
PIEDMONT,

Asheville. 6: Durham. 4
Norfolk. 81 Winston-Salem. (.
Rocky Mount. IL. Portsmouth. B.
Evening star., 1937-05-04
"Hardboots" Are Puzzled.
IT WAS now or never when Trainer

IL WAS now or never when Trainer
Frank Kearns sent Warren Wright's
Galsun or Gosum to the post for the
mile OF tie Derby's trial today. Big
things were expected Of the pair, es-
pecially Galsun, but the offspring of
the Gallant Fox so far has refused to
run his fast morning workouts. In that
respect he's unlike his daddy. The
Fox was not much of work horse, but
how he could step when the chips were
down,
Evening star., 1937-05-04
SCHMEL|NG BACK
FOR SQUARE DEAL
Ready to Fight Braddock,
Max Is Certain Garden
Will Protect Him.
BY GRANTLAND RICE.

sW YORK, May IT am
back over here for the fourth
time" Max Schmeling said on
Evening star., 1937-05-04

(See SIMMONS, Page CD
Evening star., 1937-10-08
VIRGINIA witch"
TRIAL IS BEGUN
"Rocky Joe" Stanley Ac.
cused of Calling "Aunt
Jane" Dutton Names.
picture on Page A-3.)
picture on Page A-3.)
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLINTWOOD. Va, october g.
Salem. Mass, probably was no more
excited during its seventeenth century
witchcraft trial. than was this little
Cumberland mountain community to-
day-the day of the trial of Rocky
Joe" Stanley on charge of calling
Aunt Jane" Dutton witch
Commonwealth's Attorney ]. C.
Smith Of Dickinson County described
the case as just another abusive
language trial. but the mill country
folks didn't take it that way.
Children questioned their parents on
stories they had heard of spells" and
conjuring oldsters recalled tales Of
witches who legend says once roamed
this Kentucky border country.
Prosecutor Smith said the case would
be called at l pm. in Trial Justice
Gallie Friends court.
Rocky Joe" is accused in warrant
obtained by Aunt Jane" with unlaw-
fully and falsely speaking words which
from their usual construction and
common acceptation" might be con-
strued as insults and tend to violence
and breach of peace"
The warrant specifically charges
that Stanley said Aunt Jane" was
witch and would soon die "and
other words of like purport."
Penalty upon conviction of such a
charge, the prosecutor said, may be
fine from $25 to $500 or q jail
sentence, or both
Evening star., 1937-10-08
.GARNETT TO PRESS
REQUESTFORSPACE
Will Ask That Police Court
Building Be Under Jus.
tice Department.

Refused permission by the District
c lmssioners to house the grand
jury in the new Police Court building,
United States Attorney Leslie c. Gar
nett said today he would ask Attor-
ney General Cummings to sponsor
legislation transferring control of the
structure to the Justice Department
A letter from the Commissioners
embodying their decision not to allo-
cate the grand jury space was re-
ceived by Garnett this morning.
The use of two of the court rooms
in the new building had been re-
quested by Barnett for the grand jury
witnesses and clerks.
No mention of the request was made
when the Commissioners, who we're
given control of the building in a rider
to the District appropriation bill
passed in the last Congress, appointed
a committee to examine the new struc-
ture and report what space could be
made available for various District
agencies now in need Of additional
room or more modern quarters.
Garnett said his request could have
been for only one court room, pro-
viding a partition was constructed.
He was informed. however. he said,
that District authorities would not
consider the partition. so it was nee
essary for him to request two of the
unused court rooms. His plan had
been tentatively approved by the en-
gineer commissioner and the corpor-
alton counsel, Garnett said.
The present Police Court Building,
which is being replaced by a modern
structure at Fifth and F streets, al
ways has been under the control of
the judges. An attempt to give juris-
diction over the new buildings to the
Commissioners was frustrated in Con-
gress at the time the appropriation
bill was passed, but an unnoticed
rider was placed in the bill by the
Conference Committee and the
measure was passed without notice Of
this change.
When they first learned of this, the
judges attempted to frustrate it, but
found there was nothing they could
do. 1t was indicated by one of the
judges today, however, that the pres
ence of the grand jury in the build
ing would be more welcome than
would be any Of the District agencies.
Such set-up would be convenience
to many witnesses and officials who
now must go from one court building
to the other.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Quotations Fall 81 to $l.50 a Bale
Lowest Since 1888.
BY the Associated Press,

oy tiic hoSOSidlcu EItSS.
NEW YORK, October 8.-Caught of
guard by the Unexpectedly big increase
in the Government crop estimate,
prices of the staple in futures trading
today dropped to the lowest since the
Spring of 1888.
Quotations fell about 81 to $3.50 a
bale shortly after trading was re-
sumed, following halt while the mar
ket received the news of an estimated
yield of 17,573,O0O bales.
Private estimates the last few days
had averaged around l6,5O0,000 to
16,75O,0oO.
January delivery slipped under IT'S
cents, lowest since May, 1898, when
commodities were moving ahead in the
first great upsurge after the dollar
had been cut loose from its former
gold link.
At the years peak last April, before
a general slide in commodities gained
headway and prospects of large crop
became visible, January contracts
traded around IA cents. Thus nearly
half the market value had been elimi-
mated in the interval.
Some cotton men could hardly be-
lieve their eyes as they watched the
figures come in from Washington.
NEW ORLEANS PRICES BREAK.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
j. s. CROP REPORT
OF RECORD YIELD
TUMBLES COTTON
Mark of 249.3 Pounds Per
Acre Seen-PriCes Fall
Below 8 Cents.
1873, ,000.BALE TOTAL
SECOND BIGGEST EVER
Forecast Is More Than 100000
Above Last Year-Futures
Fall to III Cents.
ES the Associated Press

Es the Associated Press.
The Federal Crop Reporting Board
boosted its estimates of cotton acreage
yield to an all-time record of 249 3
pounds today in forecasting United
States production of 17,573,O0O bales,
based on October l conditions.
This production figure, if realized,
would be the second largest crop ever
harvested, more than 100000 bales
larger than last year. and nearly
100000 bales above the five-year
average of 1882. The largest crop
harvested was l7,978,oO0 bales in
1925.
The Federal Crop Board made an
upward revision of more than 1,50O,-
600 bales over its last previous esti-
mate by raising its estimated yield
more than 20 pounds for each of the
33.736.000 acres reported in cultiva-
ton.
A month ago the yield per acre was
reported at 2285 pounds, an all-time
record.
Administration farm leaders who
nave been urging special session of
Congress this Fall TO enact a broad
new Federal farm program said the
large increase in estimated cotton pro-
duction probably would bring increas-
ing pressure from the cotton belt for
prompt Federal action.
Cotton prices. previous to the report
today, had been moving downward.
Cotton sold near IA cents a pound
early this year and then moved down
to about 10 cents in August with fore
casts of the large crop.
Despite Government loan program
at cents pound for good grade
cotton. prices have lowered near 8
cents a pound in recent weeks.
COTTON FUTURES TUMBLE.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Rubber Stamp Voids Charge.

BECKLEY, w. Va, October 8 (R.-
Judge c. NJ Ward ordered Robey Neal.
Stamford miner, released from the
State penitentiary today because the
indictment under which he was con-
victed on charge Of malicious wound
Ing was signed by the prosecutor with
a rubber stamp.
The Supreme Court held such in
dictments invalid-under certain con-
ditions. Neal was sentenced to a term
of five years.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Britain Suddenly
Silent OH Italy
Aiding Franco.
SHIFTS BURDEN
In FAR EAST
The Hague Is Held
Likely Place to
Hold Farley.

BACKGROUND
Both Italy and Germany, bound
in a friendship accord, hare openly
auo,Ued Intervention in Spain on
the grounds OF resisting an en-
croachment OF "bolsheuism through
the forces OF the Valencia govern
ment. France and Britain haze led
fight to Verent Spain from becom-
ing battlefield on mhich Europe's
"isms' might join forces to tght
for supremacy.
Fs the Associated Press.
LONl ON. October 8.-Foreign Sec.
retary inthony Eden today expressed
the British governments "gratifica.
tion" over President Roosevelt's speech
to the American Charge d'Affaires
Herschel V. johnson, and told him
that Great Britain considered it 9
real contribution" toward peace.
At the same time, informed sources
said, Eden and johnson during theil
meeting yesterday discussed the gen.
eral implications of the United States
Presidents call for cooperation oi
peace loving nations" They also
went over the procedure to be fol.
lowed in the coming nine power con-
ference to deal with the japanese
invasion of China.
Informed sources hinted it was un-
likely Washington. London or any
other big capital would be chosen as
the scene Of the nine-power talks. II
was indicated The Hague would be
considered, in view Of the Netherlands
important trade interests in the Far
East.
With these developments indicat-
ing the United States was increas-
ingly taking over Britain's tradi-
tional role as the holder of the in
ternational balance of power, at least
in the Eastern situation, the British
We're suddenly silent on II Duce's delay
in answering their bid for a tri-
power conference to discuss the get
ting of foreigners out Of Spain.
To Fete Yugoslavia Premier.
Significance was seen in the an.
nouncement that Great Britain would
fete Yugoslavia's premier and minister
to foreign affairs, Milan Stoyadino-
witch, regarded as an ally of Premier
Mussolini, upon his arrival here Octo-
Der IA. The Yugoslavian premier is
coming to London after visits to Paris
to renew the French-Yugoslav treaty
of friendship.
Clement Attlee, leader of the Par
liamentary Labor party. today received
a letter from Prime Minister Neville
Chamberlain informing him the gov
ernment was unable to comply with
the labor leaders request that Parlia-
ment be summoned Immediately tc
consider the Sino-Japanese conflict
Attlee, who is attending the Labor
party's annual conference at Bourne
mouth said that in his letter the prime
minister promised to allow the whole
session of October 81 for discussion OF
the Far Eastern situation. That is the
day the House of Commons is to re-
assemble.
Britain stood by France today, ready
to support immediate decisive action
(see INTERVENTION, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Proclamation of
Matsui Termed
War Decree.
"EVERY MEANS"
WILL BE USED
Makes Threats to
Raze POOtung
Trade Area.
By the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI, October s.-Gen.
1wane Matsui, japanese commander
1n-chief on the Shanghai front. issued
proclamation today-the first official
announcement of the japanese inva-
sion of China-which Chinese consid-
cred the equivalent of if not a diplo-
matically formal declaration of war.
Gen. Matsui declared the japanese
army lis now prepared to use every
means to subdue its opponents" In
view OF previous declarations of JAP
anese army and navy spokesmen, OBJ
servers considered this the verbal pre-
lude OF Japan's threatening big push
against the Chinese defense lines
northwest of Shanghai.
Matsui, in the name of the Japanese
Emperor, promised an early victory
and a peaceful future after scourging
the Chinese government army who
have been pursuing anti-foreign and
anti-Japanese policies in collaboration
with Communist influences" He added
that the lives and property of nationals
OF third powers would be protected.
Threat TO Raze Trade Area.
His announcement came shortly
after army authorities made an i'm
piled threat to turn their land and
warship batteries against Poontung and
raze the industrial area across the
Whangpoo River from Shanghai un-
less Chinese batteries there ceased
firing at japanese civilian areas in the
Hongkew sector of the International
Settlement
questioned concerning the signif-
cance Of the proclamation, and arnv
spokesman explained that Matsui,
after gathering the necessary military
units, now considered himself quail
ned to carry out the mission entrusted
TO him by Emperor Hirohito.
The Japanese Army, the spokesman
said, was prepared to utilize all rein
forcements and additional equipment.
but he declined to say whether the big
push was planned to begin on October
10, the Chinese national holiday.
Gen. Matsui's proclamation de-
clared:
Charged by his majesty the EN-
peror with the task of headins the
Shanghai expeditionary force, 1 have
landed on Chinese soil south of the
Yangtze River.
To Scourge Chinese Army.
THE objectives of the japanese
expeditionary forces, as clearly set
out by the japanese governments
statements, are not only to protect
the vested interests of Japan and
the lives and property of japanese
residents of the affected area, but
also to scourge the Chine govern
ment army who hav- been pursuing
anti-foreign and anti-Japanese poll
cles in collaboration with Communist
influences.
In short, the mission of the JAP
anese Army is to establish the founda-
tions for a firm and lasting peace
IN East Asia.
I'VE feel sorry for the many in
nocent persons VINO unfortunately are
living in the area of hostilities. and
1t goes without saying the japanese
Army has no enmity toward the
Chinese people in general.
However, against those who bear
tSee CHINA, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Doctor Called.
Can't Recognise
Dying Daughter
By the Associated Press.

ELKINS, w. Va, October 8.-Dr.
c. H. Hall, Elkins health officer, treat
ed fatally injured girl yesterday, not
knowing she was his daughter, Eloise.
Miss Hall was so badly disfgured as
a result of an automobile collision that
her father could not recognize her.
She died several hours later.
The 25-year-old Fairmont, w. Va,
radio singer was riding toward Elkins
to participate in the forest festival
when her car collided with one State
Trooper Fred Cunningham said was
driven by Herbert Fowler Of Columbus,
Ohio.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
GIANT DIAMOND FOUND

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, October
8 (P,.-A gold miner has found q dia-
mond weighing l78 carats in the
Coromandel district Of the State OF
Minas Geraes
The stone was purchased by the
Bank of Industry and Commerce Of
Minas Geraes for $500 contos, ap-
proximately $4,000.
The large'f diamond found in re-
cent times weighed 726 carats. 1t was
found In 1894 in the Transvaal BY
Jacobus Jonhker.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
ROOSEVELT CALLS
CABINET ON CHINA
Americas New Role in e.
forts to Halt War Will
Be Considered.
B, the Associated Press.

President Roosevelt, returning from
his Western trip, summoned the cabi-
net and his chief diplomatic advisers
today to consider Americas S new role
in international efforts to stop the
Sino-Japanese War.
With the Government already COM
mitted to participation in a proposed
nine-power conference on the con-
f1ict, the President and his aides had
to determine the extent to which the
United States will cooperate in for
mulating and executing conference
decisions
Pending conferences with State De-
partment officials and his cabinet,
President Roosevelt refused at his
press conference to comment on his
Chicago speech denouncing aggressor
nations and appealing for collective
and positive" action to restore peace
Before the cabinet meeting, Mr..
Roosevelt had an engagement with
Secretary Hull and Norman H. Davis,
American Ambassador at large" who
was called here hurriedly from New
York
Purpose of Davis Presence.
Davis presence led some to believe
he will be designated by the President
to represent the United States at the
nlne-poWer parley. He is veteran
of international conferences.
Although the formal invitation for
United States participation has not
yet been received, Secretary Hull made
clear yesterday that this Government
will take part in conformity with
President Roosevelts expressed deter
mination to cooperate with all peace
loving nations to halt hostilities.
This decision followed speedily the
State Departments formal denuncia-
ton OF Japan-closely paralleling &C.
(See CABINET, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Use Of Gas Charged.

LONDON, October 8 R.-The Chi
nese Embassy, in a statement sent to
the press last night in ack-bordered
mourning envelopes, charged:
It is definitely ascertained that on
the night Of October 1 and the morn
ing Of october S, in the strategic Lo-
tien-Liuhang sector where Chinese
resistance is most stubbqan, the jap
anese used gases causirl discomfort
to the eyes. violent nausea, Z state Of
n06ne Ard sn1nArnl Annkiaa -
Evening star., 1937-10-08
ETHIOPIANS FIGHTING
Important "Police" Operations
Against Natives Reported.

ROME, October 8 (P.-Reports of
widespread fighting between Italian
forces and bands of Ethiopians in the
conquered African empire circulated
here today.
Despite an official silence, sources
close to the African ministry disclosed
there had been in recent days what
were described as important police"
operations against marauding Ethio-
plan natives.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
NEW ORLEANS PRICES BREAK.
Futures Plummet to Low Of III Cents
At News Of Report.

NEW ORLEANS, October 8 R.-
Cotton prices broke 81 or more bale
here today after the Government esti-
mated the second largest crop on rec
ord
When trading was resumed after a
20-minute suspension to receive the
Government estimate, all active
months dropped below the 8-cent line
to the lowest levels in four years.
October contracts sold off to 7.91
cents a pound. December to 785 cents,
January, TIT; March to TIT, May,
1888, and July, 1893 cents, or 1s to Is
points below the previous close of the
market.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
THIRD BRITISH VESSEL
CAPTURED BY REBELS
7S2-Ton Bobie Seized on WAY
From Antwerp to Aviles
or Gijon.

~ the Associated Press.
LONDON, October 8-Lloyds re-
eeived a report today of the seizure of
the British steamer Bobie by Spanish
insurgents, who took the captured ship
to the Port of Ferrol, on the Bay of
8etanzos.
The Bobie, Of 1872 tons gross, was the
third British ship reported taken by
the insurgents in two days. The ad-
miralty said the vessels Yorkbrook and
Dover Abbey were detained yesterday.
The Bobie. formerly named the
Actif, was bound from Antwerp for
Aviles or Gijon, Spanish seaport on
the Bay Of Biscay.
Evening star., 1937-10-08
Triplets Born in Caesarean.

SUMMIT, N. j., October R.-
Triplets, two girls and boy, were born
to 29-year-old Mrs. Fred Puntigan,
wife Of Z chauffeur, In Z Caesarean
nrarafinn harn today
Evening star., 1937-10-08

Runs batted in-Laxseri, Dickey. Selkirk.
Gehrig. Mccarthy.
Two-base hits-Reife t2), Mccarthy.
Three-base hit-Dickey.
Sacrihce-Hoag.
Double play-Whi1 1ehead to Bartell to Me-
Carthy.
Bases on balls- schumacher. 4: o6
Left On Sases-Yshxees. Iii Giants. ..
Evening star., 1937-10-08

Editorials - AS Society - B-3
Finance - Alb Sports - D-I-4
Lost Il Found D-4 Woman's Pg. .C-5
WAR IN FAR EAST.
Gen. Matsui ready for big push against
Chinese. Page Al
Toxic drafting reply on condemna-
ton. Page Al
Soviet press supports action against
"aggressors. Page AS
Soviet Ambassador to return to Nam
king within week. Page AS
FOREIGN.
Eden ''gratif1ed" over U. s. stand, he
tells envoy. Pare Al
Dahl, reprieved, waits in Jail for ex-
change or pardon. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Record crop forecast; cotton prices
tumble. Page Al
Roosevelt summons cabinet in foreign
affairs crisis. Page Al
Strike of $500 miners supports Penn
sylvania "sit in" Page Al
Ordway urges public be told Of merit
system. Page -12
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY
$4S0,000 residence to be built here for
vHaMal An1A~~<A AZ
Evening star., 1937-10-08
FROST is FORECAST

The first frost Of the Autumn may
come to Washington's suburbs to-
night. the Weather Bureau forecast.
The temperature ducked to 46 degrees
at 6:45 am, and the bureau believes
1t will be even cooler after sundown.
Tomorrow will be fair, the fore
casters promised.
KANE, Pa, October 8 (P.-Snow
swirled in a wet furry over this
Northern Pennsylvania hill country
during the night in the wake of So
degree drop in temperature sisk
Wednesday. R'
The thermometer descended to 80
Anfr1nnG AiixAsaa hn..,.
Evening star., 1937-10-08

Struck out-By Pearson. 4; BY sehu-
mAcher, 3.
Hits-On Schumacher. Q in 8 innings; OF
Melton, o in 2 innings: of Brannan.
In 1 inningj on Pearson, In S3a In
wild pitch-sehk7aeher.
winGins pitched fear'on' LOSING pitcher
UmDiTes-At plate,- Basil "a. LIS Arst
baSs. stewart N. LIZ, sessaa bass,
-oannahS ~ IL IVA I'M. 1aIS N. LIZ