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‘WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Fair, slightly colder tonight; minimum temperature about 45 degrees; tomorrow increasing cloudiness, slowly rising tem- perature, 2:45 pm. yesterday; a.m. today. New York Stock Market Closed Today Temperatures—Highest, 82, at lowest, 56, at 6 Full report on page A-13. No. 33,401. Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. @b WASHINGTON, D. C, . WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION ITALY TO ANNEX ADUWA AS FOES SURRENDER TO FIGHT FOR DUCE; LEAGUE ACTS TO BAN AL < City Bedecked for Ceremony Tomorrow. NATIVES PLAN THANKS RITES| Selassie Kin Says 15,000 More Will Give Up. By the Associated Press. WITH THE ITALIAN ARMIES, ADUWA, Ethiopia, October 12.—Italy will formally annex this capital of the gich Tigre Province tomorrow. (This would appear to dispose ef- fectively of a report yesterday that | Aduwa had been recaptured by Ethio- pian forces.) Italian flags fluttered all along the streets of Aduwa in preparation for the ceremony of annexation. White Flags With Tricolor. Side by side with the tricolor flew the white flags raised by the native population at the approach of the fnvading troops last week. The formal rites of annexation will be conducted in the presence of Gen. Emilioc de Bono, commander of the | advancing Italian armies. \ Aduwa, which was the scene of an | Ytalian defeat 40 years ago by the | powerful Emperor Menelik, was com- pletely submissive to Italian rule to- day. The Abuna or Bishop of Aduwa or- dered his church prepared for a Coptic mass of thanksgiving which De Bono | himself will attend tomorrow Ethiopian chieftains from outlying districts flocked into town in the ex- pectation of meeting the commanding general. Rejoice at Surrender. Local Italian staff officers rejoiced at the news that Dedjazmatch (gen- | eral) Haile Selassie Gugsa, the Gov- ernor of Makale Province, had sur- rendered to the Italians. Gen. De Bono was on his way to| Aduwa today from his field headquar- | ters. He cannot arrive until tomor- gow because of the state of the roads. Officers said he would have to travel | on muleback several miles. He will pass through the same territory he covered when a young lieutenant dur- ing the campaign of 1896, which ended in disaster at Aduwa. ‘Way to Makale Seen Open. Ttalian officers believe the surrender | of Degiac, Gugsa and Degiac Kassa | Araia, with 15,000 rifiemen, has opened the way to Makale. ; As a result, they expect the entire Tigre region soon will be in their hands. Gen. de Bono and all other offi- cers hoped Degiac Gugsa's influence as a cousin of former Emperor Johan- nes and a relative of the present Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia would induce more chieftains to come over to the Italian side. “Will your men fight with you?” Degiac Gugsa was asked. “They will,” he replied quickly. 15,000 to Fight for Italy. ‘He said he would fight with his 15,- 000 riflemen in the Italian colonial ermy and that another 15,000 men &t Makale, 60 miles south of Adigrat, where he is governor, also would come to the Italian lines to fight with him. After receiving the local chieftains &nd civil administrators Gen. de Bono will make a thorough inspection of civilian life in the new province. SURRENDER DETAILS GIVEN. | | Capitulation Thursday Ends Two Days of Fighting. ‘WITH THE ITALIAN NORTHERN ARMY IN ETHIOPIA, October 11 (Exchange Telegraph Agency).—De- tatls of the surrender of two Ethiopian chieftains with their forces to the ad- vancing Italian troops were learned today. The two Ethiopian leaders were Degiac (Chieftain) Haile Selassie Gugsa and Degiac Kassa Araia. The former was reported to be a son-in- law of Emperor Haile Selassie. Capitulated Thursday. The capitulation came late Thurs- day, according to the account re- ported to officers, after two days of clashes between the Italians and guerilla bands. Shortly before sunset a white flag ‘was seen by the Italians, behind which was grouped a large body of Ethi- ppians. Preparations were made for the sur- render of the band. Soon one of the chieftains rode forward toward the Jtalians. He was accompanied by an unarmed escort. ‘The other chieftain followed within 8 few minutes. Both rode white horses and each was sheltered by a large white umbrella held by followers. Santini Goes to Meet Them. Gen. Santini of the Italian forces yode out to meet them. The Ethiopian leaders dismounted while a statement was read by one of their warriors. When it was trans- lated into Italian, Gen. Santini found that it expressed sentiments of respect for the King of Italy and the power of his government. Gen. Santini then assured the chief- tains that under Italian rule they and their people would experience protec- tion and that Italy would co-operate in the reform of their country. SENTENCED TO DIE IRONTON, Ohio, October 12 (#).— Comunon Pleas Judge Dan C. Jones, overruling a motion for a new trial, sentenced James Thompson, 27, yes- terday to die in the electric chair February 5 for causing a train wreck which two trainmen were killed. & Thompson was convicted of nn(l{ degree murder. Vinci, Barricaded in Legation, Is Given 20 Hours to Depart | Ethiopian Emperor Ex- tends Time After Ital- ian Defies Order. (Copyright, 1935, by the Associated Press.) ADDIS ABABA, October 12.—Em- peror ci, a time extension of 20 hours today within which to leave the country after the Minister had barricaded himself in the legation in defiance of the ruler's orders to quit the capital im- mediately. The King of Kings extended his ultimatum from 11 am. today to 7 a.m. tomorrow, but announced that if the Italian Minister failed to leave then, he would be expelled. Vinci put on a first-class comedy- drama, which authoritative sources said might have serious international consequences. Defying the Emperor’s ultimatum, he refused to leave, but sent his pet leopard on the special train to Djibou- ti, French Somaliland, provided by Haile Selassie. After barricading himself in his le- gation the Minister announced dra- matically that he could not leave until Haile Selassie granted the | Italian Minister, Luigu Vinci-Gigliuc- LUIGI VINCI-GIGLIUCCL the last Itallan consular agent re- | called from the interior had been ac- | | counted for. In a defiant letter to the Ethiopian (See VINCI, Page 3.) SANCTIONS RASE FIROPES TEASON British Statesmen View Embargo by League in Serious Vein. By the Associated Press. LONDON, October 12.—The first ap- plication of sanctions by the League of Nations against Italy was received calmly today by the general public, although British statesmen were rep- resented as seeing increasing serious- ness in the penalties voted. With Parliament called to reconvene October 22, a week early, to consider the war situation, stirring declara- tions of support for the government's stand at Geneva flowed from public rostrums. Morning newspapers offered little editorial comment on yesterday's events at Geneva, but extensively re- ported the radio speech of Anthony Eden, minister for foreign affairs, in which he cried, “We cannot delay, men are being killed.” Making his first speech as leader of the opposition, C. R. Attlee, former postmaster general, pledged labor's support of the sanctions policy. Steel Pledges Aid. A striking reply to the appeal of Viscount Halifax, minister of war, to the steel industry for support of gov- ernment policies came from Sir Fran- cis Joseph, president of the Federa- | tion of British Industries. Speaking at a dinner in London last night, Sir Francis said: “Whatever you desire from industry in the way of co-operation and co- ordination in giving you the sinews of war—adequate armaments—you have only to ask of us. Anything we can do, we will do.” The air defense decided to organize a training center for the instruction of police, firemen and first aid spe- cialists, showing how to fight gas at- tacks and meet the emergencies of raids. A thousand members of the cater- ing trades plan to demonstrate in Hyde Park Monday as a protest against the employment of Italian waiters in London hotels and restau- rants. Meanwhile a survey of the muni- tions position of principal European exporting countries dndicated that the League of Nations arms embargo might help Ethiopia—but would not work much harm on Italy. Although most European govern-’ ments adopted a hush-hush policy and armament firms divulged little information, this general view pre- vailed as to the effect of the League embargo on Italy and the lifting of (See TENSION, Page 3.) —_— TIES SELASSIE SEEKS Instructs Minister to Establish Balkan Relations. BUCHAREST, Rumania, October'| 12 (#)—The Ethiopian minister to ‘Turkey, Marco Ato Berhan, said here today that he had been instructed by Emperor Haile Selassie to try to es- tablish economic and, ultimately, dip- lomatic relations with the Balkan states. Italians Used Gas in Attack, Ethiopian Governor Protests BY LAURENCE STALLINGS. By Radlo to The Star. HARAR, Ethiopia, October 12— “The Italians have gassed our troops around Gorahai and I doubt if we can continue to offer resistance to such warfare successfully.” As he spoke, Dedjasmatch Nasebu, governor of Harar Province, stood with tears streaming down his cheeks, sur- rounded by nobles clad in white cham- mas and equipped with red cartridge belts. “Five persons have died and I don't know how many have been disabled. ‘We still have the same spirit of wil- lingness to defend our country.” Here the governor turned with outflung arms in a gesture of absolute horror. “They call us savages, but we ot wage such warfare. We are u:t‘i;-‘ age enough to like your civilizal i»nbou! reports that George would re- GREECE PREPARES T0 WELCOME KING | Result of Plebiscite for Re- | turn of Monarch Taken as Foregone Conclusion. Br the Associated Press. ATHENS, October 12.—Greece was | | ready today to give King George II a tumultous welcome next month on his expected return from England. The “crowned republic” already had bowed its kree to the monarchy offi- cially through its minister at London. | Government circles took the result | uf a plebiscite November 3 as a fore- gone conclusion in view of the gen-| eral rejoicing over establishment of the regency. Ready to Go to London. Plans were announced for a depu- tation of signitaries to journey to London as soon as the result of the | plebiscite is known. (In London the King's aide, asked turn to Athens the first week in No- | vember, replied he could not confirm them. A high Greek source there said the King would not return be-| fore the plebiscite but might before | | the Assembly votes on the new con-| | stitution, immediately after the pleb- | | iscite.) The delegation plans to escort George in triumph to his palace, which | | Alexander Zaimis, the republican pres- | ident, quietly has vacated. i Gen. George Kondylis, credited with | engineering the coup d'etat which de-‘ |stroved the republic, has refused to| |live in the palace pending the mon-| | arch’s homecoming. He is exercising | | all the functions of a viceroy. Looking Toward New Greece. Spontaneous rejoicing continued throughout Greece after the regency's proclamation of policy, in which the hope was expressed that October 10 will be remembered as the date on| which the creation of the new Greece began. Despite the fact that Kondylis' coup took his post away, former Premier | Asaldaris issued a statement advising Greeks to work wholeheartedly in fa- vor of the King. —_— LOSS OF LIFE IS FEARED IN NEW EARTH SHOCKS By the Associated Press. MOSCOW, October 12.—Dispatches from Stalinabad, capital ot the dis- trict of Tadjekstan near the border of Afghanistan, said today new earth shocks were felt there which it was feared may have caused further de- struction and loss of life in rural regions. The number of deaths from Tues- day's quake in the Tovildolinsky region of the same district, remained at 50 in lastest reports while the in- jured were estimated at 200. Many women and children were among the victims. ‘The earlier quake leveled the two villages of Mionadu and Argankugh. Intermittent shocks continued for I hours and a total of 630 buildings col- lapsed including mills and shops. They say that we are masters of cruelty, but we cannot continue on sn equal footing with such tactics.” The governor expects to leave shortly to take command of tre Ethiopian armies in the South under the title of “Duke of Harar.” Air raid scares continue here daily, with the natives fleeing from the city at each loud cut-out explosion made by & motor truck, it 1s an airplane overhead. The European population of the town makes a dive for the French hospital, where huge red crosses mark it as the most con- spicuous haven. Prisoners in the Harar jails, whose chains have been severed by order of Emperor Haile Selassie, now at work strengthening the ive po- GAS, Page 3.J L LOANS Plan Approval Is Expected Today. 7 POINTS BASIS OF RESTRICTION Economists Study Suppression of Export Trade. BULLETIN. GENEVA, October 12 (#).—The Union of South Africa delegate to the League of Nations was report- ed today to have recommended the investigation of the possibility of League powers breaking diplomatic relations with Italy. By the Associated Press. GENEVA, October 12—The finan- clal Subcommittee of the League of Nation's general staff for sanctions | today took the first definite step to- | ward cutting Italy off the world pay roll. It decided to recommend the im- mediate discontinuance of all loan and bank credits to Mussolini'’s govern- ment. In addition it appointed a | subcommittee headed by Demetrios | Maximos of Greece to consider further steps in that direction. In view of yesterday's unanimity on the arms embargo, it is regarded in League circles as a foregone con- clusion that the committee’s recom- | mendation will be adopted by the fully | represented General Staff Committee, probably later today. | Basis of Resolution Voted. The Financial Subcommittee voted that the basis of the formal reso- | lution for the financial isolation of Italy should forbid the following: 1. Opening of credit to Italy in any foreign country. 2. Authorization of a public issue by Italy in foreign countries. 3. Authorization of a public issue by an individual or legal entity na- | tional of Italy or of either acting as an intermediary in one of the League's states. 4 Opening of bank credits In favor of Italy in any League country. 5. Opening of bank credit without any commercial character in favor of any Italian individual or Italian legal entity or of either of them acting as Italy’s intermediary in one of the League’s states. 6. Opening of credits similar to those referred to in paragraph 5 but having the appearance of a commercial credit. 7. Opening of normal commercial credits. (The exact application of this interdiction has not yet been worked out by the committee.) All the above interdictions were pro- posed last Spring by experts named to recommend methods of financial pressure against treaty violators. Members of the Financial Committee said they had been accepted as the basis of financial sanctions against | Italy, with the understanding that| they would be applied progressively. The report on which today's pre- liminary decisions were based stated that the measures prohibited in para- graphs 1, 2 and 3 appear easy of en- forcement. The report expressed the opinion that interdictions 4, 5 and 6 seem more difficult and uncertain of application because “in order to be effective they require a somewhat strict control over the activity of credit institutions.” Referring to the last-named inter- diction for the opening of normal commercial credits, the report said: “This prohibition would tend to bring about an almost complete stoppage of trade in the country concerned.” This interdiction, applied to the present situation, experts said, risked the stoppage of Italy’s trade. Official German quarters announced that the Reich was sending a check to the League for 5,300,000 Swiss francs to settle the dues Germany owes. The Third Reich leaves the League officially October 21—two years after the date of its resignation notice. Juridical Obstacles Removed. Some jurists contended Germany could not leave the League juridically until she fulfilled all her obligations under the covenant. Payment of the dues, some of which were in arrears, removed any juridical obstacle to Germany’s with- drawal. An Italian spokesman, commenting on the lifting of the arms embargo from Ethiopia, s#id bitterly this meant the black empire could slay Italians (See GENEVA, Page 3.) PILOT LEAPS SAFELY Weather Observer’s Plane Crashes in Illinois Fog. SCOTT FIELD, Ill, October 12 (&). —Capt. Raphael Baez, weather ob- servation pilot, called the field here at 11 am. today to report he had been forced to abandon his plane and “bail out” near Peoria, IIl, this morning. He called by telephone from a farm near ePoria, halting a search that had been under way for him since his plane crashed at about 9 a.m. Officials said weather became “heavy” shortly after he took off for his morning observations, and he made one attempt to land at Lam- bert-St. Louis Field in St. Louis, but was unable to do so because of fog. First report of the crash was made by Mrs. E. R. Swoope, on whose farm, 19 miles from Peoria, the plane fell. She and her husband, she said, heard the ship’s motor, apparently as the plane circled overhead. They ran out of the house, saw the ship emerge from the billowing fog smash against & knoll, ’ vy, , 7 7 /// i i é{u”};‘l{ 74 Fort Myer Puts Behind Star Safety Campa ¢ Foening Star SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1935—THIRTY-TWO PAGES. The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News % Entire Force ign |Garrison First Regular Army Outfit to Enroll Personnel in Drive to Cut Death and Accident Toll. Pointing out that the objects of The Star's street and highway safety cam- paign are “exactly in accord” with orders issued by Col. Kenyon A. Joyce. commanding officer, Fort Myer, Va., “for enforcement of traffic regulations on this reservation,” officers and men | of the Fort Myer garrison today joined The Star Safety Council as a unit. Pledge cards have been distributed | to every organization at the post, and | windshield stickers, showing that the driver is pledged to drive sanely, are | being placed on every truck and auto- mobile used by the various organiza- tions composing the garrison. The Fort Myer garrison is the first | regular Army outfit to enroll its per- | sonnel in the drive to cut down the death and accident toll in Wuhinguml and vicinity. A number of Federal Government units in Washington have joined the council and thousands of Federal employes already have been registered as pledged safe drivers. Enrollment of the garrison of the Army post was arranged by officers of the First Ward Citizens’ Association, under the active leadership of Mrs. Belle Cutler Parker, secretary, who has taken a leading part in spreading the safety campaign in the area of the old first ward, east of Rock Creek and south of Florida avenue. The first ward association, at its latest meeting, adopted a resolution indorsing The Star safety drive and calling upon the District authorities to provide more policemen and traffic lights. Officers of the association (See SAFETY, Page 6.) MONTANA QUAKES | T0PPLE [IHIMNEYSl 18 Minor Temblors Follow Shock at 12:51 A.M. Many Flee Homes. By the Associatec Press. HELENA, Mont., October 12.—Sec- tions of Montana were shaken early | today by a series of earthquakes which | damaged property and caused hun- dreds of persons to flee from their homes. Chimneys toppled into the street i " roney here, plaster was torn from walls and at nearby Fort Harrison Veterans’ Hospital the walls in nearly every building were cracked. The first shock was felt at 12:51 am., and in the next two hours and a half 18 minor quakes were recorded by instruments at the Weather Bureau. Many residents dashed into the streets in night clothing. At the Veterans’ Hospital, patients fled from their beds and ran to the campus, but order was restored as' the quakes diminished in intensity. The telephone exchange was forced to summon additional help to care for calls. Great Falls, Mont, and Butte, Mont., alsoefelt the shock of the main quake, but reported no damage. Slight earth tremors frequently have been felt in Helena, near the Conti- nental Divide. Eight years ago a severe earthquake caused considerable property damage in the Trident and Three Forks, Mont., areas, about 50 miles east of Butte. SIAM FAILS LEAGUE Decides Not to Participate in Sanctions Against Italy. BANGKOK, Siam, October 12 (#).— The Siamese cabinet decided today not to participate in sanctions against Italy, and communicated its decision to Geneva. The naval chief of staff and 70 officers and men are proceeding aboard a Siamese warship to Italy shortly to take a delivery of torpedo boats from an Italian shipyard. Want Armchair Excitement? Follow the adventures of Sugar Friddle in Alma Sioux Scarberry’s new romance, ‘TOO MANY BEAUS' Every day BEGINNING TOMORROW THE SUNDA‘STAR CGABINET'T0 GUARD CONSUMER NAMED Seven Advisers Charged With Objective of Move for Money. By the Associated Press. With critics using cost of living fig- ures to assail the New Deal, the Gov- ernment put a “consumers’ cabinet” of | seven persons to work today. The object, the administration said. was “to get the buying public more for Walton H. Hamilton, President Rousevelt's “adviser on consumer problems,” named the following seven persons to a council to advise him and N. R. A’s consumer division and to plan programs in behalf of the con- sumer: Mrs. Emily Newell Blair of Missouri, chairman; Michael M. Davis of Chi- cago, director of the Julius Rosenwald Foundation’s medical activities; Leon Henderson, economist; Calvin B. Hoo- ver, professor of economics at Duke University; Robert S. Lynd, professor of sociology at Columbia University; Stacey May of New York, economist and assistant director of the Rockefel- ler Foundation, and Helen Wright, economics teacher at the University of Chicago. One subject the board will consider is medical costs, with the aim, Ham- ilton said, of “seeking means of pro- viding less expensive medical care for the public.” The old N. R. A. Consumers’ Ad- visory Board died July 30 when Pres- ident Roosevelt created a new con- sumers’ division in the National Re- covery Administration. Hamilton said the new board's duties were: “To give expert personal and group advice for the formulation of pelicies designed to enable the division to best carry out its instructions from Presi- dent Roosevelt to stimulate interest in the problems of the consumer, to review public policy in so far as it re- lates to the consumer, and in general to suggest ways and means to promote larger and more economical produc- tion of useful goods and facilitate the maintenance and betterment of the American standard of living. “To become attached to the divi- sion’s headquarters staff as individuals when the occasion arises to furnish expert advice and planning, experi- ence in the mapping and administer- ing of programs for attacks on various phases of consumers’ problems.” s POLISH CABINET OUT Warsaw Dispatch Declares Gov- ernment Has Resigned. LONDON, October i2 (#).—The ‘Warsaw correspondent of Reuters re- ported today that the Polish govern- ment had resigned. It was expected, Reuters said, that the premiership would be offered to Marjan Zyndram-Koscialkowski, the minister of the interior, replacing Col. Walery Slawek, but that otherwise there would be no important changes in the ministerial line-up. Joseph Beck @ expected to retain the portfolio of ign aflairs. A:F.OF L. FACTIONS CALL IN MEDIATOR |Act to Adjust Building Dis- pute—Winant Says Se- curity Held Up. Br the Associated Press. | ATLANTIC CITY, N. J, October 12.—Disputing factions in the Building Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor sought to settle their differences today through a mediator. | Officials of the two groups made overtures without awaiting the report |of & committee designated by the | federation convention to arbitrate the | controversy. of the official delegate of the Building Department on the convention floor. | Two men are contesting for the posi- | tion. settled satisfactorily, labor leaders pre- | dicted widespread influence on union relations in the construction industry. McDonough Faction Leads. ‘The convention decision to refer the controversy to the committee, rather !than accept the department headed l'.ory for the organization led by M. J. McDonough. Some convention dele- ! gates saw in the controversy a fight for department self-government against federation domination. The convention recessed during the week end, with the controversy be- | tween craft and industrial unionists expected next week. John G. Winant, chairman of the Social Security Board, told the con- program was being held up by lack of funds. McCarl Blamed. ‘Winant explained that President | Roosevrlt had approved its plan to set up a skeleton organization in the Labor Department as a work-relief troller General J. R. McCarl had not approved it. Before a lahor housing forum, John | W. Edelman of the American Feder- | phia, described the obstacles over- | comedin developing & union co-oper- ative housing project. Homes for 300 families of the Philadelphia organi- zation were provided with P. W. A. | assistance. Would Show Builders. “It is in the power of labor,” Edel- man said, “to show to speculators, jerry builders and middlemen that & and successfully realized in spite of the general defeatism with which these subversive forces counteract this important social and economic legis- lation.” Col. H. B. Hackett, assistant P. W. A. administrator, told of similar proj- ects which when completed would provide “quarters that are not com- mon even to Park avenue” for 130,000 persons. There would be work for 50,000 men in the building trades, he said. Matthew Woll reported federation relief activities during the past year among political refugees from Ger- many, Russia, Italy and Austria. He to America to contribute to a $200,- 000 fund needed this Winter. BRITISH SHIPS SHIFT LONDON, October 12 (#).—The cruiser mine layer Adventure and the destroyer Reliant arrived at Haifa, Palestine, October 9, the admiralty’s list of warship movements showed today. The cruiser Galatea arrived at Malta October 9 and the cruiser Sus- sex at Port Said, Egypt, October 8. Readers’ Guide Amusements Churches _ Comics .. Cross-word Puzzle Editorials Short Story Society ___ Sports - Washingtog Wayside .. A-13 Women's Féatures.B-10, B-12 (®) Meuns Associated Pre: and Wirephoto Services. Yesterday’s Circulation, 129,053 Some Returns Not Yet Received. "TWO CENTS. FATHER OF 2 HELD AFTER SLAYING OF VIRGINIAN'S BRIDE Girl’s Body Found in Hous- ton Hotel, Nearly Decapitated. CULPEPER MAN TRIES SUICIDE IN SAME ROOM No Charges Placed Against W. H Reaguer—Victim Married Ran- dolph Wood September 26. An attractive 21-year-old bride of le than three weeks was found virtually de - capitated early today in a room at the Houston Hotel with W. H. Reaguer 50, Culpeper, Va., undertaker, who had gashed his arm and wrists with a pocketknife in a suicide attempt. The dead girl, whose throat was cut from ear to ear, was Mrs. Willie Mae Wood, wife of Herbert Randolph Wood, an employe of the Highway De- partment, living in Fairfax County, Va. In an adjoining room on the ninth floor of the hotel at the time of the murder was Mrs. Wood's cousin, 17-year-old Anna O'Bennen of Cul- | peper, & student at a local business college. No Formal Charges. Authorities said Mrs. Wood was murdered by a person well acquainted with human anatomy, since the head | was almost severed from the body through a neat cut made by a small pocket knife found lying beside the dead woman. Reaguer was arrested in the room and given first-aid at Emergency Hospital before being transferred to Galiinger Hospital, where he was being held under guard today for & cor- oner’s inquest. No formal charges were placed against the undertaker. Police said Reaguer had tried to kill himself by opening a vein in the upper arm and in his wrists. He was greatly weakened from loss of blood, | but apparently will recover. Father of Two Daughters. The argument hinges on recognition | If the question of recognition is not | | by J. W. Williams, was a partial vic- | vention yesterday that the board’s | project, but “up to last night” Con- | |ation of Hosiery Workers, Philadel- | real housing program can be launched | said European agencies were looking | { _ The undertaker, a married man and father of two married daughters, is a member of the Chamber of Com- | merce and the Rotary Club. Inspector Frank S. W. Burke, chief of detectives, said he understood | Reaguer was in such a highly nervous condition he had been unable to make & coherent statement and had to be restrained on his cot at Gallinger ’Haspual. Attendants said Reaguer apparently had been drinking before | the tragedy. He seemed to be in a semi-coma and shouted inarticulate | words. He was strapped to the | stretcher on which he was taken to the hospital, shouting and moaning Prior to her marriage at Rockville, | Beptember 26, Mrs. Wood was Miss Willie Mae Fletcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fletcher, tenant farmers residing near Culpeper. The dead girl's youthful husband came to police headquarters this { morning and talked to homicide squad detectives. The officers then took | Wood to the morgue, where he identi- fied the body of his bride. | Wood maintained his composure, although he was in a highly nervous condition. He gave detectives the same story he earlier had. related to newspaper men. Police have information that Mrs Wood and her cousin were picked up in Culpeper early last night and brought to Washington by Reaguer in his automobile. They verified a re- port that Mrs. Wood was seen in Fairfax yesterday morning with her mother, Mrs. Fletcher. Police, however, have been unable to trace the movement of the two girls between the time they were taken to Fairfax by Wood's sister-in- |law and the time they met Reaguer. A hotel guest on the ninth floor heard a woman scream about 4:45 o'clock. He telephoned to the night manager at the hotel, J. F. Sulli- van, who hurried upstairs to investi- gate. Chain Bolts Door. Sullivan partly opened the door to Reaguer’s room, but a chain was on the door. He called through the small opening, learned something was wrong in the room and hastily sum- moned the hotel manager, J. C. Ben- story. The manager called police. Officers shouted to Reaguer through the (See SLAYING, Page 2.) 'CULT HEAD DEFENDS BELIEF IN POLYGAMY Spiritual Leader Upholds Two Men and Woman Held for Jury Trial. By the Associated Press. KINGMAN, Ariz,, October 12.—John Y. Barlow, spiritual leader of the Short Creek Cult, defended vigorously today the belief in polygamy that caused three of his associates to be held for jury trial on charges of “open and notorious cohabitation.” “We are believers in the true, first Mormonism,” declared Barlow. “We are directed to enter the new cove- nants of marriage, meaning the ac- ceptance of a plurality of wives and the propagation of families, in the doctrines of the church. “It is a God-given law, and we be- lieve the power and the glory of the spirit in the hereafter depends upon the cbedience of man tc the law of God.” 1. C. Spencer, Silvia Allred and Price Johnson, the three accused, were or- dered tried after a preliminary hear- ing that brought bizarre disclosures. Howard Rourke, a relief investiga- tor, related he had foand Spencer and the Allred woman living together and that Spencer admitted he was “living in polygamy with Silvia Allred; my father and grandfather lived in poly- gamy, and I am d— proud of it.” Buck Lowry, Lee’s Ferry resident, testified that during 192€ and 1927, 18 of the children at the Lee's Ferry SchooMwere Johnson's,