Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1935, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast) Fair tonight and tomorrow; slowly ris- ing temperature, lowest about 44 degrees tonight. ‘Temperatures—Highest, 58, at 3:30 p.m. yesterday; lowest, 39, at 6:15 a.m. today. The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. Full report on page A-6. Closing N. Y. Markets, Pages 17,18, 19 No. 33414. PARIS HEARS DUCE BIDDING FOR PEACE 10 AVOID BoYCOIT Mussolini Declared Willing to Suspend Invasion Pending Parley. CUT IN LIBYAN FORCE CALLED FIRST GESTURE Italy Reported Ready to !)penI Negotiations Again in League of Nations. By the Associated Press. PARIS. October 25.—Premier Mus- solini, anxious to avoid application of sanctions against tlaly for its war- fare in Ethiopia, was reported today to have made three notable con- cessions toward peace negotiations. The commentator, Genevieve Ta- bouis, writing in liberal newspaper L'Oeuvre, said he had learned from Rome: 1. 11 Duce would not consider that withdrawal of some of his troops from Libya required as a counter- part removal of some of the British warships from the Mediterranean. 2. He would undertake to suspend actual military operations and dis- continue sending troops to Africa until Great Britain replies to his suggestions. 3. It Britain finds these suggestions an acceptable basis for negotlations Il Duce would be willing that they be turned over to the League of Nations. Britain and Selassie Cool. Suggestions along these lines had been reported previously. , It was con- sidered doubtful that they would prove acceptable either to Britain or to Emperor Haile Selassie. Premjer Pierre Laval persisted patiently in his own search for a way to end the warfare in East Africa acceptable both to Ethiopia and to the League. Italy's withdrawal of one division of troops from its North African possession of Libya was described by Laval as the “first step toward con- ciliation.” . Diplomatic Moves Loom. French officials said Mussolini had failed to offer any proposals which might be likely to serve as a basis for the negotiations. Mussolini’s sugzestions, undisclosed officially, were considered as merely the first moves in a diplomatic pro- cedure. = That the negotiations necessarily would be protracted seemed certain. DUCE AWAITS BRIiTISH MOVE. Reduces Libya Force While Army in ' Chiefs were received by the Emperor | Ethiopia Marks Time. (Copyright. 1935, by the Associated Press.) ROME, October 25.—Premier Mus- solini put squarely up to Great Britain today the next move in diplomatic negotiations for peace in Ethiopia and tranqullity in Europe. The Italian government sent the steamship Sannio to Libya to bring back the first of the 15000 soldiers ordered withdrawn from North African posts where they had looked across barbed wire barriers at Egypt. Mussolini’s spokesmen called this unilateral action, but diplomats saw | &n implied invitation to Britain to respond Ly removing some of its war- ships off the African coast. Armies Poised for Attack. ‘The present Libyan garrison is un- officially estimated at 80,000 Italian &nd native troops. In East Africa, Italy’s next move. (See MUSSOLINI, Page 4.) however, it was SUNDAY — N “THIS WEEK" Entered as second class matter post office, Washington, D. C. Two German Spies Traded for Three French Prisoners Kehl Bridge on Rhine Scene of Exchange, First Since War. | By the Associated Press. STRASBOURG, France, October 25—Two convicted German spies werc exchanged for three French spies on Kehl Bridge over the Rhine today. France gave up two Germans, one of whom was blind, for three French- men as the result of negotiations by {F. L. D. A. C, the international war | veterans’ federation. of its kind since the armistice. France expelled Johann Ratke, de- | scribed by police as the blind chief of a German espionage system. The other alleged German spy is Ratke's secretary, Aloyse Frischmann. Both had been sentenced to five years in prison. Germany is giving up Emile Schnei- {der, a French electrician who was | convicted of espionage by a Leipzig | court May 29, 1933, and sentenced to eight years in prison. The other alleged | French spies, named Burghardt and Nussbaum, were described as less im- | portant. FORMER SELASSI * FOE LEADS ARMY ;Medieval Splendor Marks Departure of Fierce Troops to Front. By the Associated Press. | ADDIS ABABA, October 25—Ethi- | opia’s former minister of war, Fitaou- rari Birru, who was once exiled and then pardoned by Emperor Haile | Selassie, rode triumphantly into the capital today at the head of an army. Riding with dash and abandon, the {1,000 shrieking Kaffa tribal warriors |rushed in review past the King of | Kings, who stood admiringly on a balcony of his palace, apparently more confident in the strength of his armies than at any time since the war with Italy began. | Emperor Haile Selassie also re- | { viewed 10,000 Gulla swordsmen under Dedjazmatch Aptemariam Gabreg- ziaher. | Beg for Modern Rifles. “Oh, Emperor, give us modern rifles |so that we may slaughter our ene- | mies,” shouted the warriors, throwing down their old flint-locks and blun- ! derbusses. l Other warriors performed grim African war dances. The medieval cavalcade occupied five hours, after which the feudal | who kissed them on both cheeks. | Haile Selassie's courtiers shielded the imperial kisses behind white shawls ! so that the crowds might not witness them. Dedjazmatch Makonnen Demisse, governor of Wallego, will arrive in the capital next Tuesday en route to the front with 60,000 men, to be followed Ch WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 1935—FIFTY PAGES. It was said to be the first ceremony | STRINGENT GAMING LAW FOR DISTRICT URGED BY BROWN Police Head, in Annual Re- port, Also Asks 270 Ad- ditional Privates. [CITES NEED TO FIGHT ‘NUMBERS’ RACKET HERE Commissioner Hazen Approves Recommendations and Will Seek Their Adoption. Enactment of a more stringent law | against gambling, which, he said, had | increased, due to the growth of the | “numbers” racket, and enlargement | of the police force by 270 additional | privates, were urgently recommended today by Police Supt. Ernest W. Brown | in his annual report to the Commis- sioners. Maj. Brown also recommended re- opening of the old second precinct and creation of a new precinct to cover the area east of the Anacostia River and north of East Capitol street, to relieve the burden carried by the present No. 11. ! Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen, who supervises the Police Department, an- | nounced he favored all the recom- mendations and would seek their | adoption. As to the proposed ap- i pointment of 270 additional “olice | privates, however, he is reported to ! have found that so large an increase would not be possible in the next | fiscal year, due to financial condi- | tions. He and the other Commis- sioners are reported to have provided | | for a “healthy” increase estimated to be from 75 to 90 more men. Maj. Brown made the statement that the Police Department 1s in fine shape | following the conclusion today of his | annual inspection. Every precinct sta- | tion, every officer and every piece of equipment was inspected | “I don't believe the department has been in such good shape as it is now for many years,” sald Maj. Brown.| “The only sore spot is the second pre- | cinct station, but that is too old to oe in goed condition.” Passage of Law Blocked. Amendment of the gambling laws | to put more “teeth” into enforcement | was approved at the last session of | Congress by the Senate, but passage | | was blocked by refusal of the Judiciary | | Subcommittee of the House District | | Committee to act. “If the authorities are to cope effi- ciently with the gambling situation, | e pecially the numbers game, it is | absolutely necessary that legislation | be enacted strengthening the existing | gambling laws,” Maj. Brown declared. { Maj. Brown would increase the total number of privates to 1,500. There | now is an authorized force of 1,341, | of whom 111 are officers. | | Arguing for a divisior. of the present | | No. 11 precinct into two police areas, | Maj. Brown said it now controls the entire area east of the Anacostia River, which has a population of more | | than 80,000 and is increasing. He said | | the location of No. 11, Nichols ave- | | ‘WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION DIDYA EVER R N SN HAVE THE FEELIN' O'BEIN'WATCHED? =3 ETHIOPIAN CRISIS STIRS KING GEORGE Speech Ending Parliament Shows Concern Over Threat to Peace. By the Associated Press. LONDON, October 25.—King George expressed “gravest concern” over the Italo-Ethiopian crisis today in an ad- dress on prorogation of the eighth Parliament of his reign. Domestically, he noted the king- dom's “further considerable advance toward prosperity” in a speech which was read by Lord Hailsham before the assembled Houses of Commons and Lords. The address included the paragraph which appears in all the King's peace- time speeches: “My relations with foreign powers continue to be friendly.” Referring to the Italo-Ethiopian crisis, the speech said: “The critical situation which has unhappily arisen between Italy and Ethiopia has aroused my gravest concern. Cites Efforts for Peace. “From the moment that dispute occurred between the two countries as a result of a frontier incident in December of last year, my government have exerted themselves to the ut- most, both individually and in co- operation with other states, members of the League of Nations, to promote a peaceful settlement. “To my regret, these persistent en- deavors did not avail to prevent a by Dedjazmatch Makonnen Abonessi, | nue and Chicago street southeast, had governor of Gore Province, with 50,- | caused inconveniences to residents of 000 followers, and Dedjazmatch Raye, After a breathing | . governor of Shoa-Ghimirra, with 10,- 000. Italian Envoy to Leave. The Italian Minister, Count Luigi + Vinci-Gigliueei, who has defied a gov- ernment order to leave and who has insisted on remaining here until the last Italian official has been accounted for, prepared to leave tomorrow with {last to arrive from the interior. | Government officials asserted that | despite reports of European peace moves® Italy had failed to give any assurance of withholding its drive. (posnls for preliminary peace negotia- ions were made by a friendly power hey might serve as a basis for dis- | cussion. TROOPS LEAVE HARAR. | Ethiopians Prepare to Meet Italians Z\ On Southern Front. ARG ' "New Eyes to the Stars” ; GEORGE W. GRAY | —describes new 200-inch w half completed, which swoop will triple our NN the the skies. ! * e 8 0 “’All America, 1935" SHIRLEY SEIFERT —writes the thrilling story cbout a 7 great halfback—and @ mother's struggle to live her moment. LR “Legacy of Adventure” E. PHILLIPS OPPENHEIM / —starts a new series of absorbing / stories on the curious happenings / to the five Rooke legatees. ¢ s 0 8 “Bull’s Eye Barbara” JIM TULLY ” —writes of Barbara Stanwyck, the orphan girl whose charm has taken her from homelessness to movie stardom. \\ s s 0 e THESE, A HOST OF OTHER FEATURES AND A FINE ARRAY OF NEW FICTION WILL BE ~ READY FOR YOU. —IN— | | Harar regulars, started for the south- (Copyright. 1935. by the Associated Press.) HARAR, Ethiopia, October 25— Twelve thousand well-equipped Ethi- opian infantry, calvary and anti- aircraft troops, the main body of the ern front today after being reviewed by Ras Nasibu, who will command them in battle against the Italians. Led by 2,000 heavily-laden camels, the soldiers rumbled southward in American-made motor trucks toward the Fascist forces led by Gen. Rudolfo Graziani. Ras Nasibu, governor of Harar and a principal Ethiopian commander in the south, told the Associated Press hat Jijigga, 50 miles to the east, would be one of the main points of efense on the southeastern front. Reuters dispatches reported four Italian planes attacked Gabradarre | today, dropping more than 200 bombs | and wounding seven Ethiopians. 60,000 TO GET JOBS Many Will Be Placed on W. P. A. Projects in New York. ALBANY, N. Y., October 25 (A — Nearly 60,000 men will be put to work Monday on Upstate New York Works two consular agents from Mogallo, the | An impression prevailed that if pro- | | the Benning, Kenilworth and Dean- wood areas. Wants Wrestling Law. The police head aiso renewed his suggestion for placing wrestling under "legal control, just as boxing is super- vised. He suggested the District Box- ing Commission be called the District Athletic Commission and that it con- trol both boxing and wrestling. Com- missioner Hazen approves this plan. Maj. Brown said numerous come plaints have been made about wres- tling bouts here and that “conditions have developed at wrestling bouts | that, 1n my opinion, require that they be under supervision.” Maj. Brown also asked a change in law to permit freedom in the assign- | ment of headquarters and precinct detectives. Members of the force now cannot be detailed to the Detective Bureau unless they receive $600 a year extra compensation and this prevents assignment of precinct detectives or elder officers to the bureau for special service, he said. Major Crimes Increase. Statistical data submitted by the police chief showed an increase in (See BROWN, Page 4) British Warships Leave Egypt. ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, October 25 (#).—The British battleship Resolu- tion departed today for England. She | will be replaced here by her sister battleship, H. M. 8. Ramillies. Constant Growth The Star continues to be the outstanding advertising medium of all the newspapers in the United States. This is due to a continuing growth of circulation and advertising in this highly concentrated and responsive market. Yesterday’s Advertising resource to force, and my government | have loyally supported the efforts of | the League of Nations with a view to restoration of peace and achievement of an equitable settlement in the spirit of the Covenant.” Reviews Defensive Works. Reviewing the recent steps for ex- pansion of the British air force, the King said: “While my government have not ceased and will not cease their con- tinuing efforts to promote limitation and reduction by international agree- ment of all forms of armament, it has been found impossible to postpone further expansion of the Roysl Air Force to a strength which will enable it to fulfill its vital duties in national and imperial defense; and the pro- gram necessary to give effect to this has now been undertaken.” Referring to the home economics situation, the King said: “A more confident spirit of indus- try, continued growth in national rev- enue and prudent, successful manage- ment of our financial affairs have per- mitted a further considerable advance toward prosperity.” Notes Trade Expansion. He noted that “overseas trade of thi. country continues to expand.” ‘The King's review of parliamentary legislation included mention of the India act, for a future government of India and Burma, and the British government’s efforts to increase em- ployment and relieve the problems of slums and overcrowding. At the conclusion of the speech, which occupied nine minutes, the let- ters of patent were read, after which Lord Hailsham announced in the King’s name that Parliament stood prorogued until November 19. ‘The date was purely formal, since it will be wiped out as soon as the proclamation dissolving Parliament is issi sued. The dissolution proclamation sends 600 members of Parliament scurrying to their constituencies to fight for their seats in a general election No- vember 14. Heaviest Poll Expected. Thirty-one million voters—the great- est electorate in the country’s history —will decide whether the national government will be given another five- year mandate under Conservative party domination. The government’s electioneering 7 | day. (Local Display.) SaE] The Evening Star__ 58,485 2nd Newspaper__. 25,890 3rd Newspaper___ 17,775 4th Newspaper___ 12,960 5th Newspaper___ 9,230 Total ( xS ) 65,855 The Star’s service to adver- tisers and its delivery service Progress Administration projects, Ad- ministrator Lester W. Herzog said to- The men will be employed on proj- ects to be started with the approxi- mately $20,000,000 in works progress money now available, Herzog said. U. S.-Spanish Pact Seen. MADRID, October 25 (#).—Optim- ism on conclusion of a commercial treaty between the United States and Spain within the next few days was expressed in high circles and at the The Sunday Shr E;\\\\WN.\\W\\W\\W ministry of commerce today. While it was stated all negotiations are centered in Washington, high sources declared the situation was very promising, to readers are being con- stantly improved and no de- tail is overlooked in striving for perfectiope ‘ machinery was confronted by a threat of a general coal strike, presented by the Executive Committee of the Miners’ Federation of Great Britain. The federation, meeting to discuss whether a national ballot on a strike should be held if the miners’ em- ployers refused a wage increase of 2 shillings (about 50 cents) a day, de; cided the strike vote would be taken the three days before the general elec- tion. Condition Unimproved. BSAN FRANCISCO, October 25 (). —The condition of Gen. Hunter K. Liggett, 78, who is critically ill at Letterman General Hospital, in the San Francisco Presidio, was reported “Just about the same” eariy today, o = > KANSAS HAYMAKING! Five Near Death In Escape From French Guiana By the Assoclated Press. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Octo- ber 25—Five emaciated fugitives found a temporary haven here today in their flight from the French Guiana penal colony at Cayenne. Half starved, exhausted and baked almost Mlack by the sun, the five brought a tiny open boat to land here | voyage. They were near death. They had set out—Maes Demuyssers, Jules Morelli, Jose Duran, Ginnine Morelli and Gregorio Hernandez— with food and water for only eight | days. With them was Antonio Altar, |who went delirious when the pro- | visions ran out, then died and was | buried at sea. By this time, the men said when they reached here. they were so far | gone they could not navigate. For days they drifted at the whim of the | sea, finally striking the shore of Grenada, 100 miles from here. Rather than risk capture there, they put to sea again, and this time they | struck Port-of-Spain, which permits | French convicts to rest a few days. They had traveled 900 miles in all. POWERS WEIGH BID {U. S. Accepts Promptly, but France and Japan Delay Replies. | By the Associated Press. ain awaited replies today to its invi- tation for a naval conference of the world powers, still weighing the call of Prime Minister Baldwin for re- armament. The call for the ccnference was mandatory under the expiring 1922 Washington naval limitetion treaty. The United States promptly signi- and Italy were yet to advise his maj- esty’s government they will be on hand for the conversations December 2. France to Participate. French officials announced in Paris they would have repres:ntatives pres- ent. Naval Minister Francois Pietri | was expected to back up the British in trying to achieve a qualitative in- stead of tonnage restriction of fleets. (A high government spokesman in Tokio said Japan's reply to the invi- tation would be made “as soon as pos- sible,” adding that “there is no reason we should decline.”) Baldwin’s campaign for the Novem- ber 14 elections is based inmitially on a demand for comprehensive rearma- ment. Winston Churchill has called for a larger fleet “to secure lasting command of the Mediterranean” and to safeguard the North Sea. Churchill Slated for Post. It has been reported Churchill will succeed Sir Bolton Eyres-Monsell as first lord of the admiralty if a new National government is elected. Eyres-Monsell announced the pur- pose of the conference would be to obtain an agreement replacing treaties expiring in 1936—the Washington and London building holiday and naval limitation pacts. Talk in Parliament has indicated the British government hopes the conference will occasion ship-building programs during the next 7 to 10 years which would be satisfactory to all concerned, rather than a scaling down of present navies. U. S. MAY RELY ON STANDLEY. Veteran Naval Analyst Due for Place in Delegation. Admiral Willlam H. Standley, vet- eran analyst of the world navies, is expected to be the man on whom the American delegation to the forth- coming naval conference will rely for professional guidance. + Repeatedly Secretary Swanson has said he would recommend the chief of naval operations to represent the Navy Department for this country’s delegation. Standley, a native of California, attended the last London Naval Cpn- ference. He was named chief of naval operations in July, 1933. Meanwhile trained observers here were inclined to be anything but opti- mistic over the outcome of the con- ference. Recent sentiment for increased arm- aments abroad, Japanese demands for naval equality and tenseness in the Mediterranean area were among some of the adverse factors Jp'ed. yesterday at the end of the 20-day | 10 NAVAL PARLEY CALIFORNIA FIRES ONNEW RAMPAGE | : |Wood Strip Threatened as Flames Abandon Malibu Beach Sectien. | By the Associated Press. ¢ Foening Sfar F¥% | LOS ANGELES, October 25.—Leav- ing the Malibu Beach film col | parently safely behind, a ] wooded mountainous strip which for | 20 years has been regarded as the ' hope most dangerous fire menace in South- | strain every nerve to increase their| ern California. Gravest concern was felt as the fire, | sweeping southward a mile or so off the Coast highway, went out of con- trol. Lying in its path, over an 18-mile route thick with trees, matted under- brush and shrubs, are Las Flores, and then the wooded country embrac- ing the fashionable Riviera, Brent- wood, Bel Air and Beverly Hills, Wind Danger Remains, Heroic efforts by 150 workers tem- Topango and Santa Monica Canyons, | ony ap- | back to the level of May, 1931. roaring | added that even the “durable goods’ brush fire_today threatened to rage | industries, long “backward,” are now on down the coastline into a hem’ily: putting thejp best foot forward.” | the Malibu Reservoir. From there it could turn toward the south again. Beach colony breathed more easily as the blaze changed direction. Five hundred nearly Yesterday’s Circulation, 130,863 Some Returns Not Yet Received. Racing Dogs Mangle Boy, 5, as He Plays; 135 Stitches Taken Ry the Associated Press. MALDEN, Mass., October 25.— Three racing dogs being exercised on leashes today attacked Robert Nelson, 5, and mangled him so severely that 135 stitches had to be taken to close his wounds. The boy was playing in the street when the three dogs, being exercised by Thomas P. Darby, suddenly plunged at the lad. Darby said he struggled frantic- ally to pull the dogs off, finally clubbing them from the boy and tying them to a tree. He then ran, carrying the boy, to the nearest house, where he col- lapsed from exhaustion. The boy was taken to the Maplewood Hospital, where at- tendants adopted emergency measures to save his life. ROOSEVELT URGES GIFTS T0 CHARITY Increased Donations Asked in Nation-Wide Appeal for Human Needs. By the Associated Press. With a declaration that private in- dustry is now “taking up the slack” of unemployment, but that the Nation, nevertheless, should increase its dona- | tions to charity, President Roosevelt | asked support for a private welfare | drive that is in progress throughout | the country today. In an optimistic address delivered by radio last night on the opening program of the 1935 Mobilization for | Human Needs, the President stressed | reports of increased employment. He referred to a September employ- ment gain of 350,000 workers in pri- vate industries which report to the Labor Department. This, he said, brought those industries to the level of November, 1930, and their pay rolls He “Recently,” he said, “I expressed the that private industry would pay rolls, increase the number of those whom they employed, and thus take from the Federal Government and their local governments a great share of the burden of relief. “The figures which I have cited hope. We seem to be taking up the slack.” Depression Held Receding. ‘The Nation, he said, is “rapidly emerging” from the “years of deep depression.” He linked these statements with his IPOrfll‘“)’ stopped the southward rush, | appeal for generous giving in con- but the danger remained that wind | nection with the mobilization move- c . t | would whip it out of control again, or | ment, sponsor of Community Chest Mmachinery, which would mean bring- send it in another direction around | drives in 350 cities. “Why, you may ask, if the distress and the unemployment are less, Members of the exclusive Malibu | should the giving be greater.” he said. “The answer is twofold: First of all, (#) Means Associated Press. TWO CENTS. ROOSEVELT PLANS PERMANENT AAA. PRAISES RESULTS Says More Production May * Be Needed as Well as Curtailment, CONTROL POLICY DUE TO REMAIN IN PROGRAM Co-operation of Farmers Lauded by President, Who Promises to Bring Further Help. BY J. RUSSELL YOUNG. President Roosevelt today announced adoption of a new policy for the Agri- | culture Adjustment Administration which will lift it partly from its pres- | ent emergency phase to a permanent basis. The President said the new plan will continue the A. A. A on its pres- ent control policy. | The new policy was announced in a statement in which Mr. Roosevelt praised millions of agriculture pro- ducers for their co-operation, declared the achievements of the A. A. A. for agriculture have been great and that | this ageney in his opinion has served the national welfare. | The President pointed out that the men who framed the A. A. A. act and | the members of Congress who advised it believe with him that the A. A. A. should now pass from the purely em- ergency phase to a long-time, or | permanent plan. Production Encouragement. | He declared the time may come when the A. A. A. will prove as im- portant in stimulating certain kinds of | agriculture production as it has been |in removing recent burdensome sur- | pluses. The President then pointed out that an expanded production of hogs to replace shortage caused by drought is contemplated under the proposed new corn-hog program. In this con- nection, he recalled that this question ! 1s being put up to the producers in a | Nation-wide referendum tomorrow. and | that these producers by their vote will decide this part of the program. The President said the program ! has these two principal objectives First, to carry out the policy of Congress to maintain and increase the gains already made, thereby 'avoiding the danger of a slump back H to the conditions brought about by { lead me to a greater confidence that | ‘0 g! v | private industry is living up to my |What he described as “our nattonal ‘neglect of agriculture.” Second, to broaden the present ad- Justment operations so as to give ;fflrmel’; increasing incentives for con- servation and efficient use of the | Nation's soil resources. In the interest of greater efficlency the new policy would bring about a decentralization of administration | g the administration closer to the farmer, the President said. { Broad Objectives. | Mr. Roosevelt believes the broad |1t is, T know, your hope and mine |OPiectives planned for this adminis- exhausted | that the necessities of Government fighters started a back-fire, herded it | relief furnished by funds received by | o0 the part of agriculture in the mat= back to meet the on-rolling wall of | taxation should decrease as rapidly as flames, and with a spectacular clash | human needs will allow. of fire that leaped high in the air LONDON, October 25.—Great Brit- | fied its acceptance, but Japan, France | A tricky wind had kicked the mil- iion-dollar blaze back and forth for 24 hours. Early yesterday a back-fire proved unsuccessful. A high wind jumped the brush flames over the area burned by the back-fire. Borne on swirling gusts of wind, the flames raged up Escondido and Latigo Canyons last night toward the fork of Malibu Vista Junction, fashionable mountain resort, then the wind switched around and the blaze started back. Noted Ranch Endangered. The picturesque Thompson ranch, background of many motion pictures and recently a “location” site for the company making “Lives of a Bengal Lancer,” was endangered. Threatened, too, was the valuable ranch home of Cecil B. De Mille, noted producer- director. Charred acres by the thousand, with damages exceeding $8,000,000 and hundreds hurt, none fatally, gave vivid evidence of the destructive fire. First a series of blazes broke out early ‘Wednesday morning. Watershed dam- age will run into millions of dollars. Denuded mountain slopes created a grave flood menace. Gale-force winds Wednesday brought damages unofficially placed at $3,500,000 to citrus and avocado crops in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. against a billowing background of | significance, smoke, the menace to the Malibu| There are, as you and I know, hun- colony was ended, at least temporarily. pdreds of thousands of men, women “But the other reason is of deeper‘ greater and children who require the kind of assistance that private charity and not Government should give. “There still remains, and will long remain, a sadly distressed segment of | our population, destitute and unpro- vided for, in the communities of the United States.” Welfare Work Stressed. He spoke of the poor who need medical care, undernourished children, of the needs of private hospitals and homes for the aged. blind and incur- able. These, and other welfare agencies, he said, “must and should expand their splendid work.” “But we do want to emphasize that word ‘work,’” he said. “Neither (See ROOSEVELT, Page 20.) -~ NORWAY VOTES BOYCOTT Government Forbids Public or Private Credits to Italy. OSLO, Norway, October 25 (#).— The Norwegian government adopted sanctions against Italy today, forbid- ding any public or private loans or credits. The government provided a fine of two years’ imprisonment for offenders and recorded its right to confiscate the values involved in any illegal transactions. District Dentists Lend Weight To Traffic Safety Campaign Society Distributing Pledge Cards as Well as Giving Organization Support to Movement. TRAFFIC DEATHS TO OCTOBER 24—90. SAME PERIOD, 1934—102. Believing that the campaign sponsored by The Star Safety Council to importance. | curtail the toll of traffic deaths and injuries is a matter of such vital lmpomdce to the whole community as to merit the whole-hearted support of every professional man in Washington, the District of Columbia Dental Society has voted to put the weight of its organization behind the drive. ‘The society not only is supporting the safety movement as an organization, but also is distributing special safe-driv-g, ing pledge cards to every member of | yh also is president of the American the dental profession with the request | scademy of Restorative Dentistry. that its members pledge themselves 85 | n joining the safety campaign, offi- individuals to abide by the 12 primary | cers of the Dental Society have taken safe-driving rules. | the stand that the responsibilities of The safety campaign within the | their profession extend to any civic dental profession is being handled 1 movement in the interest of the pres- under the direction of Dr. Stephen C. | ervation of life and health in the Hopkins, president of the District | community, whether or not such a Dental Society, and Dr. George Albert | movement may be of direct connection Smith, president-elect of the society. | with their own particular profession. The arrangements for co-operation of | They hold that The Star Safety Cam- the society with The Star Council | paign is one which is deserving of the were made by D‘Mph 8. Morrison, kETY . Page 3.0 tration will bring about a decided step t-r of land conservation and restora- | tion of soil fertility. He believes the present and future production of food and fiber ample for t'is country's needs and for available export markets is a sound objective. On the other | hand, he contends there was nothing |sound in the situation in the past when, because of ruinously low prices, farmers were compelled to mine their | soil of its fertility by overintensive | cultivation in what he referred to as a race to make up in volume of units what the farmers had lost in unit price. That condition of affairs, the President declared, resulted in waste {on a colossal scale and that as a re- |sult duststorms and mud-laden streams have been symbols of this exploitation. He made it plain he has absolute | confidence in the ability of the new broad program of adjustment perma- nently correcting this. (Text of President Roosevelt’s statement on Page A-2.) P 'ROOSEVELT TO SPEAK ON ARMISTICE DAY Promises Legion Commander He Will Address Rites at Arlington. President Roosevelt will deliver an address at the Armistice day celebra~ tion to be held at the Arlington Nae tional Cemetery Amphitheater Nqvems ber 11. He made this promise today to Ray Murphy of Ida Grove, Iowa, national commander of the American Legion. Comdr. Murphy also will ade dress the ceremonies. This will be the first time President Roosevelt has participated in the Armistice day observance at Arling- ton beyond placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In accepting Murphy'’s invitation, the President made it plain he did not wish to be put in the position of estabe lishing a precedent for the future, Murphy said the forthcoming dis armament conference scheduled for London December 2 may have prompte ed the President to accept the invitae tion to speak on this occasion. Readers’ Guide Amusements - Comics ___ Editorials Finance Lost and Fbund Serial Story - Short Stery - Society - Sports __ ‘Washington Wayside - Women's (‘enuru.._c-i, c-6