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Evening star., 1938-09-26
Wife0fH.O.L.C.
Man Disappears
0mShipatSen

Mrs Harry C. Peiker, 48, wife of
the assistant general manager of the
Home Owners Loan Corp, disappeared
at sea last Saturday night from the
French liner Champlain, the Associ-
ated Press reported today
According to friends, Mrs. Peiker
had been travelling through Europe
with her 11-year-old daughter Nan,
who was the last person to see Mrs.
Peiker alive
Mrs. Peiker and her daughter ar
rived in London about three weeks ago
and shortly afterwards, Mr.. Peiker
learned. his wife had suffered a COL
lapse. He arranged for her to return
Immediately instead, Of later, as she
had planned.
Yesterday morning Mr.. Peiker
boarded cutter to get on the Cham
plain OF Governors Island and went
straight to his wife's cabin. Accord
ing to the ships purser, Louis NAL
let, Mr.. Peikers daughter ran to him
weeping. She had two letters from
her mother, one addressed to herself
and one to Mr.. Peiker. Their con-
tents were not known.
The child told her father Mrs.
Peiker had put her to he'd. When
she awoke In the morning her mother
WAS gone.
Mr.. Peiker and his daughter re-
turned to Washington yesterday. They
live at 710l South LynnrsEreet, Ar
lington, Va.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
Czech Minister Says Germans
Refused Pleas to Arbitrate

is former Czechoslovakian Senator
He lived in the United States from
1915 until 1919. working mainly in the
interests Of Czech independence,
"One thing is extremely satisfying,
Mr. Benes said That is that TO-.
000, 900 Czechoslovaks are united
and as We do believe in our God We
have confidence in ourselves. The
words Of your national anthem For
conquer we must, as our cause it Is
Just, is also our slogan"
Dismemberment OF Czechoslovakia,
Mr.. Benes said. would not end the
European turmoil"
1T would only be the first step to a
general upheaval and destruction of
every liberty loving people and all
free thought"
The Czechs will tight, he said.
Even II We lose all our friends
We do not lose our courage and honor.
II Germany attacks US we are pre-
pared. Our men are behind their
guns ready to fight to the last breath
and the last man."
The Czechs, he said, are like the
New England farmers who fought the
British 1T Concord bridge.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
p the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-Col. vladi-
mir Hurban, Czechoslovakian Minister
to the United States. commenting
today on his arrival from Europe on
President Roosevelt's appeal for arbi-
tration in the Czech controversy, said
I'VE offered Germany arbitration. It
was refused"
The question is not one of liberat-
ing the German minorities." Col. Hur-
ban said when he was asked to COM
ment on the Roosevelt appeal. THE
question is one Of opening the path
Of German supremacy and domination
Of Europe.
"Our whole attitude since the begin
| ming Of this crisis has been that we
tried to settle the question in q peace
full manner. We made sacrifices ~
far Is the security of our people would
stand"
Col. Hurban was accompanied by
President Benes' brother, Volta, who
will make speaking tour of the
United States in behalf of his country
Volta Benes, 81 years old and ~
brother Eduard's senior by six v4fs
Evening star., 1938-09-26
Csechs A,cait Hitler Speech
As Defense Plans Go F0r,uard
Expect Final Word in Sudeten Crisis IL,
Broadcast-Gen. Krejci Named
Commander IN Chief.

were assigned to various districts Of
the city to assist in maintaining order
and caring for wounded
Gen. Krejci, former chief Of the
general staff, is a veteran of the World
War. like Gen. Jan Syrovy. Czechoslo-
vakia's new premier. Both served in
the Russian army.
The new commander is 4S years old
and Czech. He is graduate OF the
French War College at st. Cyr. near
Paris.
Radio broadcasts denied in strong
terms German reports Of disorders in
the Sudeten German areas. Announc-
ers said there was calm and absolute
silence since Czechoslovak troops took
control Of the region last week.
They also pointed significantly to
reports that Yugoslavia and Rumania.
allied with Czech0slovakia in the Little
Entente. had notified the Hungarian
government that in the event Hungar-
ian forces attack C1echoslovakia the
military mutual assistance provision
Of the entente would be invoked auto
matically.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
FOUR ARE KILLED.
IN AUTO M|SHAPS
Two Fatally Burned as Fog
Causes Collision Near
LaureI-Many Hurt.
Pictures on PQoe b.
lPictureS on PdOe B-I.,

A wreck that caused an automobus
to burst into flames cost the lives d
two colored persons. while two other
fatalities <andsa number Of casualties
were marked up against traffic acci-
dents II the washington area In the
past ~ hours.
Injuries received when she was
struck by an automobile as she crossed
the Richmond Washington highway
near her home in Woodbridge, Va, last
night resulted in the death today OF
Miss Lucille Via. Is.
Alexandria police said Miss Via ap-
parently became confused in the stream
OF holiday trafhc as she walked across
the road and was struck down in the
center lane Of the roadway. Taken to
Alexandria Hospital, she was said to
have suffered fractured skull, a
broken arm and leg. She died soon
after being admitted.
Police said the driver Of the car
which struck Miss Via was driven by
Elmo Keller of the 200 block Of Fn-
teenth street Sc, but expressed the
opinion he was not at fault.
Fog Causes Crash.
A heavy fog that forced the driver
of an automobile to stop on the
Washington Boulevard q mile south
of Laurel. Md. led to the fatal burn
ing early today of the two colored
persons and injuries to five others
Their car was struck from behind by
large horse van, owned by Mrs.
James C. Hamilton, well-known War
renton, Va, sportswoman. Both We
hicles were bound for Washington.
The Washington automobile broke
into flames on the side of the road.
and two passengers were burned to
death. one after having leaped from
the car: Laurel police said the car
had not pulled of the road.
Thomas M. Eiker, is, of 6406 Brook
vile road, Chevy Chase, died in
Montgomery County Hospital at Ash
ton, Md, last night few hours after
the ice cream truck on which he was
working as helper, overturned between
Ashton and Brighton. The driver,
Claude Taylor, ~. Of 1914 Montana
avenue NE. suffered severe con-
cussion. He was also taken to the
hospital. The youthful victim, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Eiker, had
been working on the truck, during the
past summer.
The two burned to death in the
accident near Laurel were Mrs. Edna
Mae Brown. %, colored, and her g.
year-old niece, Marion Brown, both Of
311O Wisconsin avenue In the car
Evening star., 1938-09-26
World Markets
Decline Sharply
In Fresh Tension
- the Associated Press.

- the Associated Press. 49,
NEW YORK, Sept. 26.-War
filters AFFLICTED world markets
again today.
In the Stock Exchange here
heavy selling at the opening
forced down leading issues $3.50
to more than 50 a share. A feeble
rally pared some losses for a while,
but toward the second hour prices
began to slip again.
Selected bonds showed losses of
$40 to $50 a $1,000 bond in the
flrst hour, with some foreign dol
lar bonds even weaker.
Commodities likewise showed
symptoms Of war fears. Wheat
futures at Chicago were UP y of
. cent to IA cents a bushel.
Cotton dropped IS to 50 cents
. bale. and rubber. hides and ex-
port copper, all sensitive ba-
rometers, showed substantial
drops. .
The Stock Exchange in Lon
don and the Bourse In Paris were
quiet and uneasy, with leading
issues marked down heavily by
traders.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
ar the Associated Press.

az the Associated Press.
PRAGUE. Sept. 2e.-Tense Czecho-
slovakia waited in the midst Of defense
preparations today for Adolf Hitler's
new declaration following the Czecho-
slovak decision. that his demands were
unacceptable. t.'..
1t was expected that from Hitler
the nation might learn the final word
in the Sudeten crisis.
An official government announcement
assured the people Of this 20-year-old
republic now struggling to maintain
its independence that military defense
precautions virtually were completed
with appointment of Gen. Ludwig
Krejci as commander in chief of the
nations armed forces.
simultaneously measures to protect
the population of Prague moved ahead.
A radio broadcast suggested that
children living in Prague be taken
outside the city il their parents could
do so, thus reducing the danger from
possible air attacks.
Young civilians. women and girls
Evening star., 1938-09-26
RAILROAD STRIKE
H|NGES0NBALL0T
19 Brotherhoods Opposing
Mage Cut to Announce
Decision Today.
BULLETIN.

CHICAGO. Sept. 26 tF.-Presi-
dent A. F. Whitney of the Brother
hood Of Railroad Trainmen today
informed H. A.. Enochs, chairman
Of the Railroad Management Con-
ference Committee, and william NJ
Leiserson, chairman of the National
Mediation Board, that the brother
hood had voted to strike at 1901
am, Saturday, October l.
Ey the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Sept 26.-The will Of
nearly a million railroaders, voting
on whether to strike in protest against
a is per cent wage reduction. was
locked in the tabulating rooms Of 10
'brotherhoods today.
The counting of ballots by the
Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen
was started Saturday, but the l8
other organizations deferred their can
vassing until today. .
Union officials said the results would
be announced late in the day.
From Topeka, Kans., came word
that clerical employees of the Santa
Fe' Railway system had "decisively
indorsed" the proposal to strike rather
than agree to the pay cut October l
Under the provisions of the Ma
tional Railway Labor Act an actual
strike is unlikely until December
at, the earliest. The law provides
for the maintenance of the status
quo for 80 days after either side
rejects arbitration. The President
then may appoint fact-finding COM
mission which must report within 80
days. A strike is illegal until the ex-
piration Of atsimilar period after the
commission has submitted its recon-
mendations. .-.=..+
II President Roosevelt appoints a
fact-finding commission it will be the
(see RAIL STRIKE, page A-3.)
Evening star., 1938-09-26
IS Dead in Wreck.

BARCELONA, Spain, Sept .26 R.-
A death list of at least IS persons was
feared today in head-on collision
between two passenger trains.
The wreck destroyed four coaches
and badly damaged two others. 1t
occurred in q heavy rainstorm last
night about Is miles west Of Barcelona.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
PRESIDENT CALLS
CABINET MEETING
TO WEIGH CRISIS
Session Is Moved Up From
Friday to Tuesday to
Consider Situation.
BRITAIN, FRANCE REPLY
TO ROOSEVELT APPEAL
Germany Yet Remains Silent on
Message Asking Peace Be
Preserved.
BULLETIN.

BULLETIN.
President Benes of Czecho-
slovakia told President Roosevelt
today he believed the Czech-Ger-
man dispute could be settled with
out resort to force" He added,
however, "the Czechoslovak nation
would defend itself were it at
tackled"
Dy the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt decided today
to hold . special cabinet meeting
tomorrow to consider the crisis in
Europe.
White House aides said the cabinet
session had been moved up from Fri
day to Tuesday because of conditions
abroad. The purpose of the meeting
reporters were given to understand, was
to consider further the effect the
European situation might have on this
country-but not to study the posi-
bility Of Americas stepping into for
eign troubles. ....-g
The President, hts associates said
was keeping in touch with report:
from Europe as they came in, minute
by minute. a4.>.7~.- .a-sassss44
Speaking in the name Of l30, 900, ,000
Americans, the President appealed
early this morning directly tc
Chancellor Hitler Of Germany and
President Benes Of Czechoslovakia, thai
they stay out Of war.
France and Britain Answer.
Copies of his appeal, to avoid the
"unspeakable horror" of war, wen,
also to French and English govern.
ments.
The British and French govern
ments replied that they were making
supreme attempt" to SECURE q
peaceful solution of the crisis.
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
Of Great Britain replied to the Presi-
dents message through Secretary OF
State Hull and Premier Daladier tele-
phoned his reply to Ambassador Ken
nedy in London, who forwarded 1t to
the State Department.
The British Reply.
The State Department announced
shortly after noon the following
British reply:
Please convey the following message
to the President:
His majesty's government hail with
gratitude the weighty message that
the President of the United States has
addressed to them and to certain other
governments. In this critical time II
is indeed essential to remember what
Is at stake and to weigh the issues
with all gravity before embarking on a
eourse from which there may be nc
retreat.
His Majesty's government has done
and are doing their very utmost te
secure . peaceful solution of the pres.
ent difficulties and they will relax nc
effort so long as there remains any
prospect of achieving that object.
The Prime Minister is even today
making further earnest appeal fol
settlement by negotiation, in which hi.
Majesty's government would be ready
tc lend their good Offices. The Presi.
dents words can but encourage al
those who sincerely desire to co.
operate in this endeavor. His Majesty.
government, for their part. respond tt
the Presidents appeal in all sincerity
and without reserve, and they mosl
earnestly hope that the other govern.
ments to which 1t Is addressed will dc
likewise"
Premier Daladier's message, the
(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1938-09-26
Britain Calls Out Anti-Aircraft
And Coast Defense Reserve Units

and a day OF councils with Mr..
Chamberlain and his ministers that
resulted in . firm, united accord on
two vital courses Of action:
l. A last attempt to stop Hitler from
invading Czechoslovakia and touch
ing on . war.
2. Joint xE1tiSh- French military
(see I6Q9DoN, Psse A-3)
Evening star., 1938-09-26

Meanwhile it was arranged for all
women and children of the British
Embassy and consulate STATS here
to leave Berlin 1T IL pm. Is pm.
E. S. To.
In Berlin all Red Cross nurses were
(See HITLER, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-09-26

Hitler earlier received from a special
British envoy Prime Minister Cham
berlain's personal communication"
sent In m effort to forestall q Euro
pean war. ..
Sir Horace Wilson. the emissary,
who had flown from London. handed
the communication to Hitler. in q brief
meeting 1t the chancellery.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
TOXIC REASSURES POLES
japanese Attitude Is Friendly.
WArsaw's Envoy Told.

TOXIC, Sept. 26 GR.-Domei Jap
anese news agency reported today
that Japan had assured Poland Of a
friendly attitude toward Warsaw in
the C5echoslovak situation during
conference between Foreign: Minister
Kazushige Ugaki and Polish Minister
Tadeusz Romer.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
Hitler Speech
Analysed
WMAL, 7:45 PM.

Tonight over Station WMAL
The, Star presents Frederic
william Vile in an inter-
pretive discussion of the sig.
nificance of Adolf Hitler'S
speech in Berlin today.
Read the Star for full de.
tails and then listen TO Mr..
Vile f0nieht 0ver
WMAL at 7:45 PM.
Evening star., 1938-09-26
~ the Associated Press.

LONDON, Sept. 26.-War Secretary
Leslie Hore-Belisha today called out
ofhcers and men Of the anti-aircraft
and coast defense units Of Britain's
territorial army.
French Premier Edouard Daladier
and Foreign MINISTER Georges Bonnet
started home bye kirplane after night
Evening star., 1938-09-26
HITLER TO TAKE SUDETENS AFTER OCT.l
IF NOT YIELDED, HE THUNDERS TO WORLD
ENVOY
NOTE
ASKING Pc EACE
BULLETIN.

LONDON Sept. 26 (A.P.).-An official
statement issued by the foreign office today
said that if, in spite of all efforts made by
Prime Minister Chamberlain, Germany were
to attack Czechoslovakia France would 90 to
the aid of the little republic and that Britain
would stand by France.
Evening star., 1938-09-26

iously waiting world tonight that his demands on
Czechosovakia were "the last territorial claim will
make, but added ominously that it claim which
II will not give up"
In the Sudeten issue the Fuehrer declared to a
cheering throng in the huge Sportpalast, "We
stand confronted with the last and final problem,
which has to be solved and will be solved"
This declaration followed review of his relations
with the principal European powers in the of
which he voiced his dissatisfaction with the 1886 naval
treaty with Britain, limiting Germanys naval power.
Earlier he had told his countrymen that Germany
had IAN armed force the like of which the world has
never seen"
Earlier he said Germany has IAN armed force the
like Of which the world has never seen."
The Reichsfuehrer began his address tonight at
1921 pm. (2:21 p.m,. E. S. T.).
He began his speech in slow deliberate tones
"Now that the hour of great decision has
rived,' he said, "the German nation, and not the
Fuehrer, is speaking"
Hitler continued:
'May other statesmen test whether there is such
unity among their people as here.
'The question that moves most deeply today is
known to everybody. 1t is not much Czechoslo-
vakia it is the name of president Eduard) Benes
'In this name thus mentioned is all that which
moves Millions which either causes them detection
fills them with fanatical will"
II saw to it the most modern army with the most
modern weapons established. e
Il have created air force that protects Germany
against any and every attack
1--WE have created unparalleled air force and
tank force in constant effort night and day. the past
five years.
II followed practical policy of peace. 1 tackled
all sorts of difficult problems, to the point of
nouncng things dear to .. t...'
'The most difficult problem was the German-P Polish
question There danger of hysteria. was deter
mined to avoid this.
II know could never have succeeded had there
been democracy instead of a man at the helm in
Poland
Evening star., 1938-09-26
Summary Of Today's Star

AND VICINITY.
Four lose lives In trafnc accidents over
week end. Page Al
President Is No. fan at final heats
Of regatta. Page B-l
Jewish population begins celebration
of new year. Page B-1
Bandits use milk bottle to club VIC
tim. 49, Page B-1
Giegengack says strikers confuse ofi-
cial business. Page B-1
Evening star., 1938-09-26

(See TRAFFIC. Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-09-26

(See PARIS, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-09-26
BULLETIN.

BERLIN, Sept 26 (A.P.)-Adolf Hitler de.
clared tonight that IL have decided that we
shall place. the Sudeten region of Czecho.
slovakia ''under German sovereignty and
added that if President Benes ''does not want
peace we will have to take matters into our
own hands,
Evening star., 1938-09-26

(see RAIL STRIKE, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1938-09-26

(see ROOSEVELT, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-09-26

%. ,. Weather Bureau Forecast.)
Fair and warmer tonight and tomor-
row: gentle to moderate southerly winds;
Wednesday showers. Temperature
Highest. u. 1t 2 pm: lowest, ~, At
Gam
FUN report on page A-2.
Evening star., 1938-09-26

BULLETIN.
BERLIN, Sept rs O1.-Germany and Italy will
stand together and be able to defend themselves as
solid bloc if the worst to the worst Adolf Hitler
tonight told world waiting for his word to whether
there would be peace. @4
Evening star., 1938-09-09
Miss Radeker Wed
To Mr.. Robertson
In AsheVille.

THE marriage Of Miss Evelyn Eliza
beth Radeker. daughter Of Mr.. w.
Scott Radeker, tr, to Mr.. Logan
Thompson Robertson, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben B. Robertson Of Asheville,
N. c., which took place yesterday aft
ernoon, Is Of much interest In WASH
ington, where the bride made her debut
two years ago. She was presented by
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Warren Adams. who entertained
for her at the Mayfiower, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams, accompanied by Mrs. w.
Scott Radeker, jr., attended the we'd
ding.
The ceremony was performed in All
Souls Episcopal Church in Asheville,
the rector, the Rev. William c. Crav-
ner, ot1iciating, assisted by the Rev. r.
F. Campbell. DR.. Arnold Damn ar
ranged the program Of music and
played the wedding marches.
Miss Jessie Beadles was maid Of
honor and the brides other attendants
were Mrs. Nat Gennett, jr.; Mrs. Fred
Loring Seely, jr.; Miss Peggy Watkins
Of Charleston. S. c., and Miss Dorothy
Ingram. Little Dorothy June Radeker,
sister Of the bride, and Hope Colthup,
niece Of the bridegroom, were flower
girls.
DR.. Charles Norburn was best man,
and the ushers were Mr.. Reuben B.
Robertson. jr.. brother Of the BRIDE
groom: Mr.. Nat Gennett. jr.: Mr..
Richard Sheridan, jr., Of Nanticoke,
Pa, and Mr.. John Franklin Of Gin
cinnati, classmates of the bridegroom
Evening star., 1938-09-09
Miss Lois Crawford
|Honored at Party.

Miss Lois Crawford, who will be
married Saturday evening to Mr..
Richard Lester Eschiheer Of WASH
ington. formerly Of Cleveland, was
given . miscellaneous shower Wednes-
day evening by her aunt, Mrs. Frank
j. Lightfoot, at her home on Ingral1am
street In Washington.
The hostess was assisted In the
dining room by her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Sullivan. Mrs. John BagRett
OF Richmond was an out-of- town
guest 1T the party. Mrs. Baggett Is
the house guest OF her niece and
nephew, Mr.. and Mrs. Lightfoot.
The wedding Of Miss Crawford,
who is the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles M. Crawford Of Arlington, and
Mr.. Eschinger will take place in st.
Georges Episcopal Church, the rector,
the Rev. H. J. Miller, of1ciating at
8 o'clock.
A reception will follow at the home
OF the bride for the wedding party and
intimate friends Of the Crawford and
Eschinger families. after which the
couple will leave on Z wedding trip
to Maine.
Evening star., 1938-09-09

groom's sister. Miss Beverly Morrow
Of Washington, and Mr.. Morrow hat
as his best man Mr.. John Benneman
also Of Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrow are now al
home at IS Bates street, Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Tanner
Return From Wedding Trip.
Mr.. AND MRS. GILBERT TANNER
have returned from their weddins
trip and are making their home at 80
Hickory avenue, Takoma Park, Md.
Mr.. Tanner and the former Miss
Janis Hauck were married August n
at the Mount Rainier Episcopal
Church, when the Rev. Walter Plum
ley ofiiciated.
Mrs. Tenner had her sister, Miss
Muriel Hauck, as her only attendant,
while Mr.. Tanner had Mr.. Harry Gra-
ham as his best man. The couple left
Immediately for trip to the West,
where they visited Mr.. Tanners par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. William G. Tanner
of Worthington, Ohio. Mrs. Tanner
is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
F. Hauck Of Takoma Park, Md.
Evening star., 1938-09-09
1t. and Mrs. Baldwin
Visiting Here.

1t. Lawrence Chandler Baldwin, q.
s. A., and Mrs. Baldwin are visiting
in Washington before going to the for
mer's new post, at Fort Monroe.
where he will join the Coast Artillery
Corps. 1t. Baldwin was graduated in
June from the United States Military
Academy at West Point and shortly
after his graduation he married Miss
Kathleen Kieslich of Burlington, vt.
1t. and Mrs. Baldwin were the
guests in whose honor Mrs Paddock,
wife OF Comdr. Hubert E. Paddock,
U. S. NJ, entertained at dinner last
evening In her apartment In the West
chester. Mrs. Paddock's other guests
were Col. Frank S. Clark, U. S. A.
and Mrs. Clark, Mr.. Stephen Hamlin.
Mr.. Arnold Clark and Miss Mildred
E. Paddock. daughter Of the hostess,
who was graduated In June from
American University.
Evening star., 1938-09-09

ct Yale University: Mr.. Louis schafY-
ner Of Winston Salem, Mr.. David
Britton Faunce Of New York and Mr..
Brainard Rorison of Winston-Salem.
The wedding reception was held at
the Biltmore Forest Country Club.
Mrs. Robertson was graduated I. I'M
st. 0enevieve's School in Asheville.
st. Mary's at st. Marys. Nd, and
Hood College at Frederick, Md. Mr..
Robertson was graduated from the
Asheville School for Boys and Yale
University, where he now il studying
medicine in the Yale Medical School.
Senator Robert B. Reynolds and
the Governor Of North Carolina and
Mrs. Clyde B. Hoey were among tho
guests at the wedding as well - Mr..
end Mrs. Radeker, jr., and Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams from Washington, In id.
dition to several Of the professors and
omcials Of Yale University and many
members Of the families Of the bride
and bridegroom from other cities,