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Evening star., 1940-04-14
Gridiron Club Depicts
Roosevelt as Sphinx
In Ninth Term
No Precedents Left
To Break, Diners Learn
At Annual Fete
(Guest List on Page A-7.)

Fifteen presidential possibilities"
Democratic and Republican, dined
last night with the Gridiron Club
at the Willard Hotel. Included in
the list was President Roosevelt.
Before the dinner concluded, IA of
the presidential candidates were
treated to a vision of a white
beared sphinx-President Roosevelt
winding up his ninth term in the
White House.
AS portrayed by the club, the
President was left with nothing
to do.
"No more precedents to break
he's broken them all. No more
money to spend-he's spent it all.
No more appointments to make
everybody working for the Govern
ment. He can't even take q vaca-
ton any more-there's nothing to
take a vacation from"
A well-starched company of
statesmen, diplomats, business ex-
ecutives. college presidents and pro-
fessional leaders watched the show
as the newspapermen's famous club
gave a preview of the national po-
itical campaign and with song and
jest placed public men on the grid
iron for a good-natured sizzle.
Chief Justice Hughes, just turned
IS, broke his no-social-lif regimen
to attend, and six associate justices
of the court joined in the fun. Vice
President Garner violated his bed
at-9 rule to watch the skits.
They saw the G. o. p. Grand Old
Photoplay Coz trying out actors to
play "Scarless O'Nominee" in "On
Continued on Page A-8, Column IL
Evening star., 1940-04-14
0 Street Fire Laid
To Bad Construction,
5|ipshod inspection
Two Inquiries Ended;
No Criminal Negligence.
Coroner's Jury Decides

Two investigating bodies yester-
day blamed faulty construction and
slipshod inspection methods for the
fire which took three lives as 1t
ragged through the White Court
Apartments, 2l3l o street NV, on
April i.
A coroner's jury and a commit
tee appointed by the District Com
missioners arrived at the same con-
clusion in fixing blame for the
blaze. The jury's verdict was
reached late in the afternoon, after
four days of hearings, simultaneous
with the report to the Commission
erS.
The coroner's jury decided there
had been no criminal negligence.
Assistant District Attorney Charles
B. Murray, who attended the in
quest sessions. said that since the
jury had decided not to hold any
one for grand jury action, the case
was closed.
Both investigative bodies conclud-
ed the fire had been caused by de-
fective chimney, which had been
remodeled in 1897. Both pointed
out that the building inspectors Of
flee, after issuing permit for the
remodeling work, had failed to in
spect it and detect obvious faults.
And both groups pointed out that
the apartment had been erected in
1925 around the framework of an
old stable, in direct violation of
building regulations then in effect.
At that time also, it was held, the
building inspectors failed to detect
the violations.
Those Held Responsible.
The coroner's jury singled out no
individuals in its verdict, but the
Commissioners investigators named
four men as responsible for the de-
fects. Two of them are dead, a
third is an aged man who can re-
member nothing of the building
and the fourth is a colored brick
layer.
The jury's report was extremely
brief, stating merely:
VIC UCACVC GlldU VIC 1AC WoS
caused by the defective flue changed
in 1887 under plans which were
contrary to the requirements of the
building code of the District of
Columbia. There had been no in
spection of the construction during
the process of the work nor at the
completion.
1.-THE extent of the fire was due
to improper construction in 1925
We believe, in both cases, these de-
fects would have been corrected and
discovered had there been proper
inspection from the building in
spector's office; and from the evil
dence presented it is apparent that
there is a serious lack of personnel
in the inspection staff"
Report to Commissioners.
The Commissioners Investigating
committee summarized its findings
as follows:
/. The fire was caused by a de-
fective chimney, the defects being
(See INQUEST, Page A-ls)
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Mrs. Roosevelt Rebuffs
HeckIer During Speech
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press,
CHICAGO, April 13.-Mrs. Eleanor
Roosevelt told an American Youth
Congress peace rally tonight that
"the problem of youth unemploy-
ment is not entirely up to the Gov
ernment"-and had a quick answer
from an interrupter.
1--WE want jobs, not theories"
shouted voice from the balcony.
"You may boo me If you like, you
may question me when I'm through,
but while I speak please hear me
out" she answered.
The First Lady was greeted with
round of applause at this point
and there were no more interrupt
tions. She advocated 'big housing
program" because this work "em-
ploys more people than anything
else"
I believe that industry, right now,
could do good deal more co-operat-
ing in giving youth jobs" she
asserted.
The American Youth Congress of
Chicago sponsored the rally Ut which
Mrs. Roosevelt made her third
speech here within few hours.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
D. A. R. Congress-,
Opening Tomorrow,
To Focus on Defense
1000 Delegates Expected
To Center Attention
On the Home Front

With the conflict abroad direct
ing their attention to national de-
fense and protection of the "home
'front.' more than 1000 Daughters
OF the American Revolution will
convene here tomorrow for an in
tensive five-day program.
The 49th Continental Congress
of the d. A. r. will be called to
order at Constitution Hall in the
evening. The mass meeting spon-
sored by the D. A. R. National De-
fense Through Patriotic Educati
Committee will be held at the May
flower Hotel in the afternoon.
The delegates will fill Memorial
Continental Hall this afternoon for
memorial services for members who
have died during the last year.
Mrs. Robert to Speak.
Mrs. Henry NJ Robert, jr, presi-
dent general, will pay tribute to
the 2,464 deceased members. Mrs.
John Laidlaw Buel will speak for
the honorary vice presidents gen.
eral, Mrs. Val Taylor for the vice
presidents general, Miss Janet Rich
ards for the charter members, Mrs
Julius Y. Talmadge for the ex-
national officers and Mrs. Arthur M.
McCrillis for the ex-State regents.
The tribuate to founders, which
follows the memorial service and
will be held at the Founders Me-
mortal Monument in the garden of
Memorial Continental Hall, will
have special significance, because
this Is the year of the golden
jubilee, the 50th anniversary Of the
founding of the patriotic organiza-
ton.
Pilgrimages to the Tomb of the
(See D. A. r., Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1940-04-14

air throne arena beside the shim-
mering water of the Tidal Basin.
A half moon-the Pale Potomac
Moon" of the festivals theme song
turned chilly face through the
trees on some $500 spectators who
waited in heavy wraps and blankets
to pay homage to the Queen and the
beauty of the blossoming grove.
The Queen, Miss Rose Colliflower,
daughter Of the vice president of
the Board of Trade, and her court
advanced upon the coronation scene
across the Tidal Basin in a gaily-
lighted arbor throne mounted on the
basins swan boat. The swan boat
was attended by a flotilla of canoes
lit by red torches.
The aquatic procession circled and
(See FESTIVAL, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1940-04-14
McNutt Will Take
Leave in May for
Campaign Tour
y the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, April 49,
Frank M. McHale, manager of
the presidential nomination
campaign of Federal Security
Commissioner Paul v. McNutt.
said tonight Mr.. McNutt would
take a three-week leave of alb
sence next month to make a
campaign tour.
Mr.. McNutt's trip, Mr.. Nc
Hale said, would take the secur-
ity commissioner into the deep
South and the West.
Mr.. McNutt will be a candi-
date for the Democratic presi-
Dental nomination If President
Roosevelt does not seek q third
term.
Mr.. McHale said an an
nouncement of the tour and
leave Of absence would be is
sued Monday In Washington.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Bronn to Seek Senate
Nomination in Maine
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
AUGUSTA, Me-, April 13.-Louis
j. Brann, former two-term Demo-
cratic Governor of Maine, whose
1882 victory presaged the Roosevelt
landslide of that year, tonight an
nounced his candidacy for his
party's United States senatorial
nomination. Names primary is
June II.
The announcement, made known
to colleagues at a Jeffersonian din
ner here, followed by a few hours
the filing by Gov. Lewis o. Barrows
for the Republican nomination. Also
seeking the Republican nomination
was Representative Brewster.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
10000 Are Homeless
After Fire Sweeps
Colon, Panama
Swoth Is Blocks Wide
Cut Through City;
Origin Is Unknown
By the Associated Press.

COLON, Panama, April 13-Cut-
ting swath is blocks wide through
Colon, wind-swept fire tonight de-
stroyed hundreds of frame tene-
ment houses and left approximately
10000 persons homeless before it
was controlled by a small army of
firefighters.
The fire ragged for hours in this
city on the Atlantic side of the
Panama Canal before United States
Army officials announced its spread
was stopped. It's origin was not de-
termined Immediately.
The Army officials also said it
was impossible to estimate immedi-
ately the property damage.
No casualties were reported.
Traffic Cut on.
The fire never reached the Amer
ican town, New Cristobal, but it did
cut off traffic between Cristobal, seat
OF the port administration, and New
Cristobal. where United States en-
ployes of the Panama Canal reside.
1t was said unofficially that there
was no suspicion of sabotage.
The United States Navy rushed
sailors and marines and all available
naval craft from the Coco Solo base
to assist in fighting the fire, and the
United States Army and Canal Zone
officials placed equipment at the dis
posal of Colon officials.
Five freight cars loaded with $50
men and six trucks arrived from
Panama.
The Panama Canal engineering
division dynamited buildings in the
path of the fire.
The Army assembled tents and
other relief equipment to aid the
victims, many of whom were la
borers employed in the Canal Zone.
The city's principal thorough
fare, Paseo del Centenario, became
a camping ground for thousands of
the destitute homeless who lost
their belongings.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Army and Red Cross
Offer Services

BY the Associated Press.
Army and Red Cross officials said
last night they had offered their
services to relieve distress as a re-
suit of a fire at Colon, Panama
which was reported to have made
thousands homeless.
War Department officials said that
Maj. Gen. Daniel van Voorhis,
commanding general of the Panama
Canal Department, had telegraphed
that he was Offering "all facilities
of the Army to the city of Colon
and the President of Panama tc
help care for refugees.
Red Cross officials said that
George Smith, representative in the
Canal Zone, had been ordered to in
spect the burned area and, see what
help was needed.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
A MIepost in
Western Solidarity

Today is the 50th Anniversary
of the Pan.American Union.
The significance of this in.
stitution as q symbol Of the
cultural and economic union
which binds the nations of the
Western Hemisphere is treated
in today's Star in articles and
pictures.
The attention of readers is
directed to today's Rotoeravure
section, where the history
Of the Pan-American Union
is treated pictorially, and to
the Editorial Section, contain
ing articles on the history and
significance OF our relations with
Latin America.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Danish Ship Transfers
To Honduron REGISTRY
By the Associated Press.

6y the ASSoCldCeu freSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.-
Danish freighter Peter Tassen sailed
today for Central America under
new name, flying the flag of
Honduras.
The vessels departure with new
colors was significant since British
authorities have declared that DAN
lsh ships are to be regarded as
technical enemies of the allies unless
they sail under an allied flag. Brit
ish officials here declined to COM
ment.
The 5,383-ton vessels new name is
the Aztec.
Evening star., 1940-04-14

Springs frosty reception failed to
blight the Cherry Blossom Festival
on the Tidal Basin last night.
A temperature lowering five points
above freezing only served to quick
en- the tempo of the dancing, pag-
eantry and music symbolic of ma
ture in a tenderer mood.
Cheeks, fingers, even noses. of the
Queen and the charming Princesses
of her court were as pink as the
blossoms which framed their OPEN
Evening star., 1940-04-14
J, ,5O0m Heavy Wraps Watch
Cherry Blossom Spectacle
Queen and Court Escorted to Throne
After Crossing TidoI Bosin in Swan Boot

COOL WEATHER seen awaiting
thousands in city for Cherry Bios
som Sunday. Page AS
PICTURES OF FESTIVAL and the
cherry blossoms now in bloom at
Tidal Basin. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-04-14
7 roops Landed on
Skogerrok Fight
Way Toward Oslo

SOVIET is REPORTED protesting
Rumanian incidents" in note;
Bucharest's relations with Ger
many grow worse. Page Al
NAZI INFANTRY DRIVE near
Luxembourg repulsed. French say;
German attack stopped at barbed-
wire barrier, high command as
Serts. Page AL
NAZI COMMUNICATIONS in
Norway are termed biggest prob
lem; links between scattered units
are held precarious. Page B-4
BY the Associated Press.
STOCKHOLM, April IA (Sun-
day. Overcoming brief Nor
Wegian resistance, German troops
early today occupied at least
three more towns on the south
eastern tip of Norway and con-
tinued their brisk drive north
ward toward Oslo.
Reports from Norwegian troops
and refugees reaching Sweden said
the town of FredrikStad had sur
rendered after short fighting, that
Sarpsborg was in German hands
and that the town Of Halden Fred-
erikshaldD on the Swedish border
had been surrendered by the Nor
wegians.
approximately 100 Germans were
reported to have arrived in Haden
in automobiles and buses. Before
their arrival the Norwegians, who
said there was no use to waste lives
in attempting to hold the line from
Sarpsborg to Fredrikstad and Hal
den, crossed the border with sup
plies. They were disarmed by Swed-
ish authorities.
Repulse of Nazis Reported.
Correspondents for Swedish news
papers reported that fighting yes
terday at Eidsvold, north of Oslo,
had resulted in the repulse of the
Germans, relieving the pressure on
the town of Kongsvinger, so miles
northeast of Oslo near the Swedish
frontier. All civilians had left
Kongsvinger in anticipation of a
German attack.
Newspaper reports from Oslo said
the Germans had appealed to the
Norwegian royal family to return to
Oslo, and had warned the Nor
wegian people that the German
war power would proceed without
mercy" if the people continue their
resistance.
The Germans also warned that
martial law would be proclaimed
and all Norwegians opposing the
German occupation would be SEN
fenced to death as we'll as those
responding to the order of the Nor
wegian government to mobilize.
Germany landed new expedition
ary forces yesterday in southeast
Norway.
Refugees Pour Into Sweden.
Refugees from the region reaching
Stockholm said that throughout
large areas in this part of Norway
civilians had fed. leaving their
homes to be fought over by the op-
posing armies. Refugees poured into
Sweden.
The newly y-landed Germans, COM
Wandering buses and motor cars,
smashed their way through has
tily formed defense ring which the
Norwegians had built around Oslo
to prevent the Germans from aug
menting the forces which captured
the capital Tuesday.
The Germans, according to refu-
gees arriving here, smashed the
Norwegian ring between Holen, Is
miles south of Oslo, and Moss. 10
miles farther south, on the east side
of Oslo ford.
Bridge Dynamited.
The Norwegians fought hard but
unsuccessfully to repel them, at one
point dynamiting a bridge as the
first German bus crossed a stream.
To prevent just such a maneuver
(see STOCKHOLM, Page A-6)
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Field Extends off Reich Coast
To Lithuonio, Admiralty Says
Germony's Access to Copenhagen, Except
Through Swedish Waters, Reported Cut
BY the Associated Press.


IA (snday)The Admiralty early today
Bthad mnefd the Kaega had been
through Swedish
rtorial
minelaye surface craft penetrated
the Baltic to the mine barrage the Admiralty
strait
channel of Zealand, Denmarks main eastern
Admiralty territorial
would be left free of
mineld
distance mles-coverng
Admiralty said.
This would be
and her supply Scandinavia
Germany transports vital Swedish the Baltic
when the main port Lulea, Is icebound.
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Senator Nicely to Enter
Gubernutoriul Ruce
=, ~. A.~ocistsd press.

BY the Associated Press.
FAIRMONT, w. Va, April 13.-
Senator M. M. Nicely, opponent OF
the State administration and leader
of the federal wing of the Demo-
cratic party in West Virginia, an
nounced tonight he would seek the
gubernatorial nomination in the
May IA primary.
He will oppose Democratic State
Chairman r. Carl Andrews, choice
of the State administration headed
by Gov. Homer A. Holt.
Radio Programs. Po9e F-5
Complete Index. Pose AZ
Evening star., 1940-04-14

The Evening and Sunday Star is
delivered In the city and suburbs at
75c per month. The Night Final
Edition and Sunday Morning Star at
Csc per month. -,
Evening star., 1940-04-14
Weather Forecast

Fair, some cloudiness, continued cold to-
day. with maximum temperature about
Al degrees; tomorrow, fair, slightly warm
er. Temperatures yesterday - Highest,
Al, at 4:30 pm; lowest, %, at 6 am.
From the United States weather Bureau report.
Full details on Paee Az
Evening star., 1940-04-14

(See ROOSEVELT, Page A-150
Evening star., 1940-04-14

(See LONDON, Page A-14.)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
PALM BEACH VS..
PAHOKEE TONIGHT
BLUE DEVILS CONFIDENT OF
VICTORY ON HOME
FIELD
(SpecIaI to The Citfzen)

PAHOKEE. Dec. s. Palm
Beach Highs Wildcats arrived in
town today for their final game
Of the season tonight against the
local Highs Blue Devils.
Bolstered by their triumph
over Lake Worth last week, the
Blue Devils are confident of vic
tory tonight. Calvin Peacock.
star ball carrier of the Pahokee
eleven, will be striving for added
glory to climax an illustrious year.
Peacock is the main worry of
the Wildcats. Coach Clyde Crab
tree took cognizance of this dan
gerous Devil star when he sent
his boys through their PAGES yes
terday. His strategy will be to
emphasize defense instead of Of
Tense in the hope of holding Pea
cock.
Victorious eleven will be de-
clared champions of Palm Beach
county high schools.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
STINGARI;ES MEET
ATLANTA TONIGHT
SOUTHERN GRIDIRON TITLE
WILL BE DECID-
ED
Especial &c The Cftizen)

MIAMI, Dec. 5.-Atlanta Bows
Highs Purple Hurricanes are in
town today for their gridiron
tight tonight with the Miami
Highs Stingarees. Upon the out
come Of the contest, which will
De played in he Orange Bowl
Stadium, rests the answer of
which eleven viii be southern
champions.
Hurricanes and Stingarees are
united and urbeaten this year.
the same way they met last sea-
son when the 'ocal boys trOunced
the Atlantans. 26-0.
Atlanta Hign has been waiting
fCr this contest all season and
will be out for revenge tonight.
Purple Hurricanes have allow
ed their opponents only two
points this year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
FLYING Is EDGE
GENERALS, 14l2
TWO HDoWNS AND
PLAcEKIcKs IN SECOND Pc
RIOD DECIDED OUTCOME
Especial to The CIfIzenD

MIAMI, Dec. SIT. Lauder
dale's Flying LIS went into the
fray last night in the Orange
Bowl Stadium underdogs to An
drew Jackson Generals. But when
the battle was over they were on
top, 14-12. Thus ended the Gen
erals hopes OF sharing Southeast
conference championship honors
with Miami Beach's Typhoons.
who are now in sole possession of
the title.
A pair of touchdowns and sue
cessful placekicks in the second
quarter brought victory to the
Flying LIS. Earlier in the second
period the Generals had taken the
lead, 60.
Andrew Jackson pulled up close
to the LauGerdale eleven in the
third quarter with It's final touch
down. Once more, the placement
failed.
First and last periods were
scoreless- In the waning minutes
of the game, the Generals at
tempted a field goal on the Is
10-yard line but were Unsuccess-
full.
Fullback Leavitt starred for
the victors He figured in the
first touchdown, scored the sec
ond himself and booted the ball
for both extra points
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
REDS TRADE
MYERS FOR
BRUIN TRIO
REFUTE STATEMENT MADE
TUESDAY THAT NO MA
JOR TRADES WERE IN Of
FERING FOR CHAMPS
Especial 70 The CftIzen)


ATLANTA, Dec. 5.-Cincinnati
Reds went back on their state
ment Of Tuesday that they
would not make any major trades
at the National Association of
Professional Baseball Leagues
meeting, which opened here yes
terday.
Il was a surprise when they
announced shortstop Billy Myers
was being traded to the Chicago
Cubs for outfielder Jimmy Glee-
son, shOrtstOp Bobby Mattick and
another player to be named by
May l. Tuesday, club officials
stated they were satisfied with
the lineup that carried the Reds
to the National League pennant
and later to the worlds cham
pionship.
Jimmy Wilson, new manager of
the Cubs, decided he needed tai
ent for shortstop and urged the
deal with the Redlegs.
Another important trade was
cOnsummated between the Brook
lyn Dodgers and St. Louis Car
dinals. Dodgers sent veteran
Gus MancUso, rookie right-hand-
er John Pintar and an estimated
cash outlay of S65 900 to the Cards
for Just one player. backstop
Mickey Owen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
BETTER BOWLING
EDITORS NOTE: This is
the tenth and last Of series
CT ten lessons on bowling.l
How To Study Alleys
BY ANDY vARIPAPA
Famous Bowling Authority

written for AP Feature Service)
No bowling alleys are alike
and bcwlers should study them
in order 10 obtain maximum re-
suits In rolling on a strange al
ley the bowler should send the
first ball from the exact spot or
strip that he has been accustom-
ed TO. Then he should watch the
ball until it hits the pins.
If the ball goes too much to the
left. he should change the angle
CT the next throw. moving 10
the left. If the ball does not
come up to the No. l-3 pocket.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-12-05
Dark Journey

MY FIRST impulse. when ar
VI rested ~ that uneXDccted
opening and closing Of the front
door. was @ ~ back upstairs.
But en- halfway ground one
cour-e apcCa:cG almost a. urn
vitirg as TIC other AGAINST the
fOrbidding tia-krcss Of TIC uD0er
hall. the Ia.aD, .ght below. sjc'-iv
though ;. VS.. -ecC,CC : O-leT
some sllEat margin OF safety
At least ore m:eht hope TO see
what dangers were to be ret
And aside from my conviction
with regard 20 the clue. a convic-
ton strong enough C drive me
from the comfort and safety of
my bed. there vas the unbeatable
pull Ot feminine curiosity As to
what evil business might be afOOt
downstairs.
So. drawing a long breath. and
moving with the utmost caut'on.
l made my way % the lower hall.
finally reaching the library door.
AS | had expected. Kirk was no
where 10 be seen. Whether he had
gone outside. or lad admitted
someone TO the house. | could lot
guess.
At any rate. the library was
empty. with that dreadful emD.i-
ness of a room that hcidS its Sc
cretS. Il was a. though every IN
animate object was Ya;ching me
jeering a little because i knew
more than | did about what was
going on in this strange sequence
of events and waiting 10 see what
my next reaction would be.
| did not like TO turn my back
on that room. with the glow of
the freight reflected on the silver
candleStickS So that they cleaned
like eyes in the gloom. But Lad
come downstairs on a mission
which must be carried out so
backed away from the door to-
ward the deeper darkness OF the
drawing room.
Aunt Maggie. l knew. lay on a
sofa at the far end. or in what
would have been the back parlor
before the two rooms were ;on-
verted into one.
| could walk along the hall to
the back parlor door and have the
light of the hall lamp to guide
me. but that would also take me
in the direction of the breakfast
room, through which I had passed
from the kitchen when / found