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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17
KRAPs' HOME FROM LONG TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Kraps return
ed Wednesday night from a month &
vacation during which motor trip
took them through the south. They
spent some time in Florida and
Texas, and several other states.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17

Miss Marie Harris, domestic
science teacher. at Rio Grande, Wis
tied the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Harris, near
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1938-03-17
WHITNEYs ON sOUTHERN "TRIP

Mr.. and Mrs. John Whitney OF
this place are enjoying southern
trip, which will include Florida.
The Washington times., 1938-10-14

Works quickly in reliev-
ing headaches. h e q d
colds. and minor aches
and pains because
it dissolves quickly.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
u. S. PLAN APPROVAL
BY MEXICO IS SEEN
Belief Grows the Commission
Proposal on Land Issue Will
Be Accepted.

BY the Associated Press
MEXICO CITY. Aug. 27.-The be-
lief grew in Mexico today that the
government would accept in principle
the United States suggestion that A
tWo-man commission settle the oues-
ton Of payment for farm lands expro-
priated from United States citizens.
This belief was evidenced though
the two governments were far apart
on whether such lands should be paid
for promptly. Mexico pleading inabil-
lty to pay Immediately.
Ell Popular, organ Of the Confedera-
tion of Mexican Workers, declaSkd
that the American Government has
understood our problems and has laid
the basis for understanding that
should be definite. There is no
doubt our government will answer
quickly. reatfirming acceptance of the
designation of a commission 1t has
suggested"
Press comment ranged from friendly
to brusque on the United States note.
published Thursday. serving notice
that the Mexican government must
stop seizing American -owned farm
lands.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
German
Continued From First Page

yearly. practice. but it came at a time
when Europe Ia tense in fear of war.
A concerted array OF British states
men moved firmly but pleadingly to
halt middle Europe's brewing conflict
before it starts.
At their head was Sir John, who
warned armament-bristling Germany
that the beginning Of a conflict is
like the beginning of 4 fire in a high
wind.
1T may be limited at the start. But
who can say how far it would spread
49, or how many may be called upon
to beat it out"
Along with Simon and the usually
tight-lipped foreign ONCE, Winston
Churchill and Defense ordination
Minister Sir Thomas Inskip bespoke
the grave concern of the British En-
pire over the fate Of Czechoslovakia
where autonomy demands of a $780,
600 Germanic minority have the sup
port of Nazi Germany.
Simon Rally Speaker.
Simon used a small conservative
party rally at Lanark, Scotland, as q
sounding board to warn Hitler.
This very case of Czechoslovakia
may be so critical for the future of
Europe that it would be impossible
to assume a limit to the disturbance
that a conflict might involve, and
every one in every country who con-
siders the consequences has to bear
that in mind"
The former foreign minister's words
were an unmistakable warning to
Germany against using force to settle
the minority issue.
Ms speech reiterated In even palmer
Evening star., 1938-08-28
BY CHARLES P. NUTTER,
Associated Press Correspondent.

--"'"~'"''N'
The diplomatic refugee" problem
in war-battered Madrid, where hun
dreds OF insurgent sympathizers have
received protection for two years in
foreign embassies and legations. has
created q condition that may be unique
in world history
Bitterly hated by and bitterly hating
the LOyalistS. supporters of Gen.
Franco, many OF whom sprang from
Spain's bluest blood have lived life
begearing description in the midst Of
the enemy camp since the outbreak
Of the civil war
Nominally guests Of the countries
that have shielded them. the refugees
actually have been virtual prisoners
OF the Loyalists-badly underfed. along
with all residents Of Madrid. cut of
from friends and relatives, and never
daring to leave their overcrowded
shelters.
Owe Lives 70 Loyalists.
Yet all owe their lives to the Loyal
ist government they 50 bitterly con-
denim. After the frst few months
of chaos and murder in Spain, the
government managed to shield the
refugees from insistent demands that
the embassy doors be battered down
and those hiding behind turned over
to "drumhead" courts.
The latest direct reports from the
isolated capital indicate evacuation
has reduced from about 5000 to less
than 1000 the number Of Spaniards
who fed to the protection OF foreign
flags in the mad summer of 1896.
The British admiralty has been
busy all summer ferrying hundreds OF
emaciated, often penniless, but usually
ar1stocratic victims OF war from the
port Of Valencia to Marseilles, France.
Most of those remaining are ex-
pected to be sent from Madrid to the
coast before winter-the women, chill
dren and men Of non military age
en- route to France, and men Of mill
tary age to internment centers. under
foreign protection, In and near Va
lencia.
Latin n-Americans Begin Practice.
The diplomatic refugee problem be-
gan with the civil war on July 18,
1885. Several Latin American lega-
tions began granting exile to Spanish
friends and acqusintances.
The movement spread to European
missions. At one time practically all
except the British and Americans were
accepting refugees who crowded in
from bullet-swept streets.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

and 40l04 other ranks OF the militia.
Military activities were not popular
in Canada after the war and financial
support was hard to come by. Oficers
Of the militia were forced to forego
pay and to spend private funds to sup
port their regiments. Now, however,
the vital importance Of the militia is
being realized, and there Is expecta-
ton Of further appropriations.
The Royal Canadian Air Force Is
composed OF 2l8 officers and 1852 OF
other ranks, plus "a officers and 1872
other ranks in the militia In recent
years, most Of the appropriations for
Canada's armed forces have been
applied to this branch At present
1T new planes are In the process OF
delivery The force is preoccupied
with Pacific Coast and st. Lawrence
defenses The principal base is Tren-
ton, Ontario.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
CHINESE WEAKEN
UNDERB|GATTACK
Japanese Field Batteries
Reinforced to Break 80.
Day Deadlock.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. Aug. 27.-Heavily REIN
forced japanese field batteries pounded
wavering Chinese defenses in the
Yangtze Valley today In a reinvigorated
offensive to break the 32-day deadlock
in their drive against Hankow, China 8
provisional capital.
Strongly fortified Chinese positions
in the Lu-Shan Mountains, 10 miles
south OF the Yangtze River port OF
Kiukiang, bore the brunt of the
furious assault which was launched
in humid, above l00-degree weather.
Prepare Railway Attack.
The immediate objective of the in
vaders was to blast the Chinese out
OF the tree foothills and pave
the way for an infantry and tank as
Sault against defenders OF the 9O-mile
Kiukiang- g-Nanchang Railway and
highway
A force of 100000 Chinese was re-
ported thrown into the battle to stave
OIL the drive on the strategic rail line.
Thousands of farmers deserted their
sweet potato patches to aid Chinese
soldiers attempting to throw up a
network OF trenches and barricades
against the japanese offensive, de-
scribeo as one Of the heaviest Of
the war.
A Japanese column advancing west
from newly captured Juichang toward
YangSin engaged in severe hand-to-
hand fighting with Chinese scattered
through the hills. Juichang, 81 miles
west OF Kiukiang fell to the japanese
yesterday in victory acknowledged by
Chinese to be the invaders most
strategic accomplishment since the
July rs capture OF the Yangtze River
port l35 miles down river from
Hankow
Blocked North of Yanxtze.
On the north bank of the Yangtze.
the japanese still were blocked at
Hwangmei in their westward cam
paign through Anhwei Province. They
were skirmishing, however. to work
into a position for an attack on that
gateway to Honan Province.
Although Japanese commanders ad-
mitted they were under increasingly
heavy pressure. they said their forces
were putting up determined opposition
and that guerrillas behind the front
on both banks of the Yangtze we're
dogglng every Japanese step.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

terms the position Mr.. Chamberlain
took March "a. refusing prior guar
antee of aid to the Czechs but warn.
ing Germany conflict could not be
limited to those Immediately involved
At the same time. Inskip. the
minister responsible for co-ordinatinp
British defenses. predicted events in
Czechoslovakia ARE moving to a de-
cisive issue
He declared in a speech near Perth
that war is not inevitable while Britain
Is trying to keep the peace because
q nation as united as ours on essen
tial questions possesses strength that
nothing can shake"
In tribute to Viscount Runcimsn
unotncial British mediator In Czecho-
Slovak1a, 1nskip said, How much bet
ter that We should send him as media
tor and investigator than that we
should utter threats as to what we
could do in certain circumstances"
BattIeships in Maneuvers.
The autumn fleet maneuvers, guard
ing North Sea approaches to the
British Isles, will include five battle
ships, three aircraft carriers, five
cruisers and full compliments of de-
stroyers. submarines and auxiliary
ships.
Starting September they will
steam as far north as Scapa Flow,
scene of a great World War battle
with Germany, and will not return
until November II.
The admiralty said summer and
autumn maneuvers have been held by
the British fleet in the North Sec
virtually every year since 1919.
Spring maneuvers are staged an.
nually in the Mediterranean and In
the Atlantic OF Gibraltar.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
Torch and S'cord of japanese
Leave Shansi T0,vns IN Ashes
4OWalled To,ons and 800 Villages Razed
by 'Scorched Earth Policy, A. P.
Correspondent Finds.
Plows stood rustins in surrounding

Plows stood rusting in surrounding
fields while the crops ran wild.
After visiting every South shansi
county, the Chinese government relief
commissioner told me $500 homes
had been burned in this area, leaving
upward of 1000 900 persons home
less. He said he believed 10000
Chinese had been executed by the
Japanese, but the estimate seemed too
high to me.
Incendiary Chemicals Found.
Chinese charges OF looting and
burning apparently were substan-
tiated by the finding Of Japanese
manufactured chemical strips which
villagers said were used by Japanese
to start the fires.
Civilians supported statements Of
Chinese Army authorities and Of
f1cials that Japanese Army trucks
had been used to transport loot from
homes to railways No large town
OF Southern Shansi escaped plum
dering
But, despite the loss OF their homes
the majority Of the farmers are still
tilling fields where the crops are
excellent this year.
One guerrilla commander told me:
For every farmer murdered by
Japanese we get two recruits"
Tens Of thousands OF villagers
have been modified this month to
destroy motor roads, dynamite bridges
and tear down city walls, so that
Chinese guerrilla operations would be
facilitated If Japanese troops return
to this region, east of the Yellow
Rivers big bend, which they va
Gated in July.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
HUGE GOLD SALE
TOU.S.ARRANGED
10 Million Is Involved in
London DeaI-War Fears
Seen Possible Cause.
~ the Associated Press

NEW YORK. Aug. 27.-Big ship
nnents Of gold from London to New
York were arranged by bankers today
tention on the latest European war
threats
The Federal Reserve Bank of New
York announced $l0,000,000 of the
metal had been engaged in England
for sale to the Federal Government in
the usual channels of foreign exchange
dealings. Bolstered by the gold pur-
ehases, the British pound was quoted
only a little lower in terms of the
dollar
1t was the biggest single gold en-
eagement recorded since April, 1887,
At the height of rush to transfer
metal into dollars on rumors the
United States Treasury might lower
Its goid-buying price, now S35 an
ounce.
Reason in Doubt.
Total gold engagements for New
York in London this week jumped to
nearly s2i 100000 and raised the
amount since the movement started
late in July to about S62000,00O
How much the metal flow was due to
q shift of capital to the United States
In fear Of war puzzled financial OBJ
servers because the international bal
ance of payments has been distorted
by a large excess of merchandise eX-
ports from the United States. especial
1,, {v, fro with nsipo tho
British pound in commerce.
The export surplus in the first seven
months OF this year. exchange men
pointed out. totaled more than $780,
900. 900. necessita ting gold shipments
to help balance the scales and MAIN
tain currency rates in face Of pay
ments for raw materials and goods
bought in the United States, including
purchases for rearmament programs
abroad
Most observers agreed, however. the
metal flow probab bly, had been speeded
by precautionary shift of capital
into dollars and gold Gold Is the
most liquid and readily movable form
Of capital for international transac-
tons
Selling Wave Hits Stocks.
A moderate wave of selling hit stocks
after Wall Street read the speech Of
England's chancellor of the ex-
chequer, Sir John Simon, on Czecho-
slovakia, but the market recovered
part of the decline before the finish
Final losses in most stocks ranged
from few cents to around 81 share
Uneasiness over the Central Euro
pean situation, emphasized by Sir
Johns hint England might fight if
Germany starts war. again seemed to
be expressed chiefly in the demand
for dollars and gold in London Brit
iHh security markets were closed for
the week end. depriving Wall Street Of
q chance to Judge the London mar
ket's opinion Of the war dangers after
the Simon speech, but demand for gold
IN the open market there continued
brisk
Evening star., 1938-08-28

interests centered here make 1t worth
more attention from the japanese
overlords
The Peiping government has at
tempted to regulate import duties and
other taxes on North China, to the ad-
vantage Of Japan's commerce. say non
Japanese business men. Provincial
regimes under both the Peiping and
Nanking government have tried to COL
lect taxes and perform other functions.
But since Japanese control extends
little beyond the ma jor cities and rail-
way lines and since, moreover, there
is almost no trade to tax these puppet
administrations have little effect on
the life OF the masses over which the
japanese have tried to place them.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

World War, and the army maintains
= framework for six divisions.
Late In Arms Race.
Canada was late In the armament
race but Is making great strides to
catch up. The defense estimate for
this year is S34,034.364. Practically
all the Canadian aircraft plants are
working on national defense orders
Heavy artillery, anti-aircraft guns and
tanks are being purchased from Great
Britain. Canada itself Is manufac-
turing light machine guns of the Bren
type.
The countrys naval power does not
amount to much. Its present strength
is six destroyers and four minesweep-
ers, with ll6 officers and 1882 rat
ings. Back Of the navy are three
classes of reservists.
The Canadian Army numbers 444
oficers and 1892 other ranks Of the
permanent force, and 6,212 officers
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Scores undoubtedly thus saved their
lives. 1t is a moot point. however.
whether women and children needed
protection after the government re-
organized and established order and
central authority.
Foreign flags offered uncertain pro-
lection. Several buildings were raided
in the first days Of the war. Generally.
however, raiders stood in some awe OF
foreign complications. Chile, Norway,
Cuba, France and Mexico took in the
bulk Of the endangered Spaniards.
The Turkish Embassy became known
as the swankiest haven. 1t housed
several generals and many titled per-
sons. Then the secret police de-
scended upon The building last Feb
ruary, arresting every occupant They
alleged Loyalist guards had been fired
upon from inside.
Moved to Barcelona.
The prisoners later were transferred
to Barcelona. where it was understood
some women were exchanged.
q,
discomforts Of the exiles grew. Coal
gave out, food began to run short and
following Frances failure to take
Madrid in November, 1895, morale
began to run low.
But the refugees carried on. There
were marriages. births and deaths in
side the buildings, sometimes with
fun Catholic services, inasmuch as
priests also were among those who
took haven
Juan de la Cierva noted old aristo-
crat and former cabinet minister, died
in poverty in the Norwegian Legation
In January. He was the father OF
the inventor Of the autogiro.
The Madrid governments action in
stopping special food shipments to
the legations eight months ago finally
forced evacuation. Diplomats began
to obtain permission for the departure
OF their guests.
First Left in February.
Under heavy guard and we'll before
dawn, in order not to provoke curl
osity OF Madrilenos, the FIRST refugees
left the war-stricken city in February
aboard buses and were hurried to
Barcelona. Women and children went
frst. and continued on to Perpignan,
France. to taste bit of freedom and
good food again.
Although the present refugee prob
lem may be solved, another equally
serious one is foreseen in foreign
quarters in Madrid.
Numerous diplomats have reported
they have been approached by Loyal-
lists seeking promise Of protection
within the legations should Madrid
fall. 1t Is understood several feel
they could not refuse the Loyalists the
same protection accorded their enc
mics under similar circumstances.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

By An Associated Prsss Correspondent.
YUANCHIU, shansi Province (by
courier to Hankow), Aug. 27.7-Ja-
pans "scorched earth" policy has re-
duced to ashes 10 walled towns and
over 800 villages in shattered Shansi
Province, leaving behind scenes OF
death and desolation.
This found on q Just completed
1.2O0-mile journey by foot and horse
back through the mountainous west
ern battle areas in four provinces
Hopeh. Shansi, Honan and Shensi.
For two months travelled through
the heart Of China often crossing
japanese battle lines
found Japans Interpretation OF
the "scorched earth" policy to mean
burning every Chinese town or viii
lage that supported the guerrilla
armies which wage unceasing war
fare against the japanese.
Vast Destruction by japanese.
Previous reports Of destruction had
been viewed skeptically, but what
I saw and photographed or heard
from reputable witnesses led to the
inescapable conclusion japanese de-
struction OF Chinese homes In Shansi
exceeds In magnitude and thorough
ness anything that has occurred In
any other area OF China.
Throughout Eastern and Central
Shansi I passed once prosperous
walled cities now reduced IN onlv
charred shells As If they had been
visited by a cataclysm such as earth
quake and fire.
saw dozens OF villages in which
not = single house was standing. no
person was living and not even dogs
remained to nuzzle rice bowls scat
tered In the streets.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
DECISION ON TRYING
GIRL IN MURDER HELD UP
Bv the Associated Press.

Bv the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Pa. Aug. 27.-
Authorities moved slowly tonight in
shaping plans for the arraignment and
possible bringing to trial OF yellow
haired Irene Giricz, l2-year-old
schoolgirl charged with numbering her
father at breakfast.
District Attorney James c. Bane.
who said the girl calmly re-enacted
the shooting Of her parent, Steve
Giricz, So, in the back OF the head
Thursday. declared he had made no
decision on his future course in the
case.
Giricz's only child. a seventh-grade
student in the Centerville School.
said she had improper relations with
her father three years ago. Mr.. Bane
asserted. but had kept it secret from
her mother until she mumbled about
1t in her sleep.
Mr.. Bane said he believed the case
had no parallel in PENNSYLVANIA.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
What Is Your
News |. O.?

Each question counts 20: each
part OF t,po-pdrt question. 10.
A score OF so is fair, 30. good.
Ansmers on Page AS.
l, This New York Congressman
Il high on President Roosevelt's
purge" list Know his name?
2. Whtn does the wage-hour
law go into effect? Who will ad-
minister it?
3. What is the World Youth
Congress? Where did it meet
last?
4. Insurgent Gen. Frances re-
lection Of an international plan
to remove foreign troops from
Spain will delay operation of the
British Italian friendship treaty.
True or false?
S What was the goal of Col.
Charles A, Lindbergh's latest
hirhts
Evening star., 1938-08-28
Century-Old Musket
In Museum Shows it
asn't Loaded, Too
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
PRINCETON, ILL.,, Aug. PA
school teachers tour through the
Bureau County Court House Mu-
scum really came of with a bang
yesterday.
Manuel Allen, a w. P. A. at
tendant, was showing the teachers
muzzle loading percussion mus
ket nearly 100 years old.
Mr.. Allen pulled the trigger to
show how it was supposed to work.
1t did, with the terrific explosion.
No one was injured. but Mr..
Allen suffered from shock and
embarrassment. At once the mu-
scum officials began checking over
every gun in the place.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Canada says she DOuld alloW no
inpdsion OF the United States across
her soil, Just as President Roose-
pelt says America nould stand for
no threat TO Canada But hotU
could Canada preuent inpdsion?
Here Canadian Press writer re-
piems the armed strength and de-
tense preparations OF the Dominion.
BY CAPT. w. W. MURRAY M. c.,
Canadian Press Stan Writer.
OTTAWA-To resist domination
Of her soil by any other empire,
Canada could at this moment sum
mon to arms $4,000 men.
However, the land forces Of the Do
minion are capable of almost immedi
ate expansion. Within the countr,
are close to 100000 veterans OF th'
Evening star., 1938-08-28
EXPLOSIONS AND FIRE
RAZE DETROIT PLANT
One Man Is Believed Dead in
Chemical Factory Blasts.
Gas Tanks Scattered.
~ the Associated Press.

HS the Associated Press.
DETROIT. Aug 27.-The chemical
manufacturing plant Of Wall Chem
icals. Inc, was destroyed and one man
was believed to have died in a series
Of explosions and fire tonight.
Police Inspector Frank Rode said
there were four severe blasts and
msnv smaller ones. The plant was
on West Grand boulevard near Mich
iean avenue, and windows in buildings
In the surrounding area were broken,
Firemen said the fire was under
control an hour later.
The explosions scattered steel gas
tanks over the neighborhood. one
going through window of filling
station 200 feet away. A new two
story addition to the plant was de-
stroyed and the older part was Quilted
Evening star., 1938-08-28
HELENA is LAUNCHED
$4,000 Applaud as Miss Gudgel
Sponsors Light Cruiser.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81 P).-Th.
lo,oo0-ton light cruiser Helena. named
for the city of Helena. Mont. was
launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard
today while an estimated crowd Of
$4,000, including high Navy officials
applauded vigorously.
Elinor Carlyle Gudger, 18. daughter
Of Capt. Emmet c. Gudger. supply
officer of the Washington Navy Yard
and a granddaughter of the late Sen.
stnr Thomas J. Walsh of Montana
acted as sponsor.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
Leave for Convention,

Three Washingtonian officers of Phi
Gamma Delta College Fraternity left
here yesterday to attend the Goth an
nual convention of the fraternity in
Portland, Greg. They are George r.
Snyder, president; Cecil J. Wilkinson,
executive secretary and editor. and Ab-
bott F Mills, chairman of alumni re-
iations.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Tobacco taxes netted the Govern
ment more than half a billion dollars
in the year 1887, and to the States II
brought an estimated $5l ,OOO, 900.
Evening star., 1938-08-28
Madrid diplomatic Refugees
Unique Problem for Loyalists
Nearly 1000 Rebel Sympothi7ers Are
Still Guests in Foreign Legations
and Embassies.

The author OF the tollo,pino story
mds until recently chief OF the
Madrid bureau OF the Associated
Press.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Several million man-days spent
lighting forest fires stands to the
credit of the c. c. c.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

Canada has Loyal True Blue As
sociation.
Evening star., 1938-08-28

An American ia "marakani' tn
Arabic.