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NO. 108. WEDNESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 21, 1038. Seivmd-CliM Matter at Tost Office, liiilianapolis, 1 nl.

Issued Daily and Sunday. THREE CENTS. Ul HO I 24 TO MAYOR 0. jSjoJ ni in rn n.iw Head, Benson, Dies BOSS 1 1 1 I si I CITY MISUSES GASOLINE TAX, HORN CHARGES Taxpayers' Agent Declares Extravagance Halts Reduction of Property Levies. VOTING FRAUD IS CHARGED BY O'CONNOR Indicates Court Contest as Fay Forges Ahead Has Lead in G.

0. P. Primary. AWAIT PRAGUE REPLY TODAY; CABINET'S ALL-NIGHT SESSION DEBATES "NATIONAL SUICIDE" tTS A charge that the city administration has failed to reduce the property tax load on Indianapolis taxpayers through the receipt of gasoline taxes from the state was leveled at Mayor Walter C. Boetcher and other administration officials yesterday by Walter Horn, tax expert of the Indiana Taxpay-I ers Association, during a study of the SS.OOO.OOO civil citv budget for 1939.

Gasoline tax receipts, like those other state taxes including gross income, excise and intangibles, are distributed to the various government units of the state to help reduce the property tax load. SGfM.OOO Due in 1939. The city will receive approximately in gasoline tax from the state in 1939, according to budget estimates. That amount is equal to approximately 13 cents in taxes on each $100 of taxable property In the city. Mr.

Horn leveled his criticism at the "extravagant use of the gasoline tax" during a discussion of the $1,153,000 budget of the Board of Works and Sanitation. One of the board members said, "We're wasting time considering the gas tax budget because that doesn't come off property taxes." "I don't think we are." Mr. Horn said. "If a budgeted item in the gas tax can be eliminated and applied to another which is paid by property taxes, I hardly think that's wasting time. The big trouble is that property taxes in the city have not been reduced in comparison to the amount of gasoline tax which has been sent to the city." The largest snenders of the gasoline tax refunds among the various city departments are the Board of Works and Sanitation, the civil engineer, street commissioner and the Board of Park Commissioners.

Despite recommendations for reductions in several instances, the Adjustment Board virtually slid over departmental requests totaling more than $4,000,000. Members prepared to wind up the city budget today and then study budgets of township trustees before beginning a second review of all Turn Tn Pngt 2 Column 4. flHll III BUT VATERPLANT Demands Steps Be Taken To Guard Taxpayers' Interests Sullivan, Wolff Comment. Mayor Walter C. Boctcher yesterday announced he favored purchase of the Indianapolis Water Company by the city, provided certain conditions are met to safeguard taxpayers.

Members of the city Council took a step toward acquiring the property Monday night when a motion was adopted unanimously to empower Edward B. Raub, president, to appoint a special committee to study the matter. Although Mayor Boetcher said he had not had previous knowledge of the Council action, he declared he would give the proposition serious consideration along with other city officials. The two major party candidates for mayor, one of whom will take office Jan. 1, also issued statements.

They are Reginald H. Sullivan, Democratic candidate, and Herman C. Wolff, the Republican nominee. Admits Steps Taken. Walter Myers, Indianapolis attorney, admitted that negotiations for the purchase are under way.

Mr. Myers said he represented an intermediary who is attempting toL nring anout an agreement between hip cuy ana water company oni cials. Although no announcement of a probable purchase price has been made, it is understood that the company is asking $27,000,000 for the property. Negotiations are being made with the administrator of the estate of C. H.

deist of Philadelphia, who owned the corporation. Mr. Geist died recently. The mayor explained that the city pays approximately $500,000 yearly to the company for water and that the company pays approximately the same amount to the county in taxes, a large part of which goes into the city treasury. The mayor explained that with the purchase, the city would not have to pay the half-million dollars a year in water bills but that, on the other hand, the taxes from the company would be canceled.

Mayor Guards Mayor Boetcher said be would not consider the matter if acquisition of the property would entail additional cost to taxpayers. He also said he would be more favorable to the proposal- if it could be shown that the city would receive additional revenue from operation of the utility, thus lowering the cost of government. "I expect to give the matter deliberate and serious consideration," the mayor said. It is probable that a deal cannot be completed, however, before Mayor Boetcher's successor takes office, although the groundwork for the purchase can be laid before that time. "I haven't studied the proposition," Mr.

Sullivan said, "and I am just speaking I believe all but three of the largest cities of the United States own their water plants. Sullivan Favors Idea. "I am in favor of Indianapolis owning its water plant, provided It can be purchased at a price which will prove profitable to the city and its citizens; provided that the city's interests are protected at every point; provided there will be no loss in taxes; that, water rates can be reduced, and that the management be kept out of politics. discussing it, 1 am assuming that the property would be bought with revenue bonds and that there would be no obligation on the city of Indianapolis or its citizens to dbv those bonds. In this way.

the cnntiritv water uiiiipaii, wu.u for the bonds. "It Is a big proposition and vei should proceed with the utmost care and ptecaution. I think it 1 should receive great study from every angle." Mr. Wolff said, "I'm in the position of being on the frnce in the proposition. It requires very careful and detailed study.

I just haven't formed an opinion. The matter of municipal ownership of Utilities is a pretty large field and I can make no commitment until I know more about it. "I would have to know whether the utility would become a political football, whether the bonds could be sold at a low interest rate, whether the water rates could be reduced, and the answer to many other nuestions in my mind. At present, I have a perfectly open mind in the matter." Under the Council proposal, revenue bonds would Te issued. The proposition was placed ncforathe Council by Dr.

Theodore Cable, chairman of the Council public works committee. Edward R. Keal-ing, a Republican minority member of the Council, offered the motion to name the special committee. The property would be acquired In much the same manner as was the Citizens Gas in 1933. The city utility district, created at that time, would take vore management of the property.

1 to 2 Nw York, Sept. 21. t.Ti Charging election "dishonesty," campaign headquarters of John J. O'Connor purge-listed chairman of the House rules committee, indicated tonight he would bring a court contest in the event he is defeated for the Democratic nomination to Congress from the 16th New York district bx James A. Fav, New Deal candidate.

A spokesman at O'Connor's headquarters said nearly complete, privately collected unofficial re turns indicated fay would win by 400 to 800 votes. Returns from 70 of SI election districts in the 16th congressional district Republican primary showed: John J. O'Connor, 2.105. Allen W. Dulles, 1,701.

Democratic Tabulation. Returns from 81 of 81 election districts in the 16th congressional district Democratic primary showed John J. O'Connor, 7,224. James H. Fay, 7,952.

Speaking of the Democratic contest, O'Connor said: "I'll wait to see the complete figures In the morning before challenging the results. "If they are anywhere near as close as the figures show as a matter of fact there ought to be a recount. "The voting In the Sixth, Eighth. 41 and lower part of the 12th assembly His rids certainly Indi cates that the vote was not honest in Ihose districts." Dulles commented: "With 14 (unolllcial count) districts missing and the returns indicating a majority for O'Connor, It. looks as If he may bo the Republican candidate." Dulles refused to concede, however.

Before the count was conclusive, Fay said: "We've only won a 50 per cent, victory," and expressed confidence he would replace O'Connor In the House. HENRY BREAKS EVEN. Milwaukee, Sept. 21. (PI The coalition candidate for Governor, whose strategy was consolidation of Governor Philip F.

Ln- Follelte's opposition, trailed in the Republican race but led In the Democratic party today on Inconi-1 plele returns from Tuesday's Wisconsin primary election. The Fusionist. Robert K. Henry, was 9,000 behind In the Republican contest In the tabulation of approximately 41 per cent of Ihe vote. He led his Democratic opponent by 2,200.

LaFollette, seeking to be the slate's first four-term chief excu-tive, held a commanding lead for the Progressive nomination. The vote In 1,250 of 2,994 precincts In Ihe state: Progressive LaFollette, Glenn P. Turner, 9,455. Republican Julius P. Heil, Henry.

James G. Peterson, Clun L. Miller, 2.7R3. Democratic Henry, Jerome F. Fox, Edward G.

Ihlenfeldt, 2,725. For United States senator, 1,156 precincts gave: Progressive Herman L. Ekern, Thomas II. 17,199. Republican Alexand'-r Wiley, 20.941; John B.

Chappie, William .1. Campbell, 8.405; Edward J. Samp, 8.243; William H. Stafford, 4.940; Stephen J. Mc- Mahon, 2,638 Senator F.

Rvan Duffv was un- opposed for the Democratic nomination. CTRLEY CERTAIN VICTOR. Boston, Sept. 20. (Pi Unofficial returns from 1,024 precincts out of 1,762 in the Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial primary tonight gave: Governor Charles F.

Hurley, 17 James M. Curley, Francis E. Kelly, Richard M. Russell, 16,063. For the Republican gubernatorial nomination, 1,024 out of 1,762 precincts gave: Frederick Butler, 13.249; William McMasters, Leverett Salt.onst.all, Richard Whit-comb, 19,034.

a "victory statement," Curley asserted his candidacy was "actuated only by the desire to prevent the election of a reactionary Republican." BARBOUR SURE WINNER. ill- JAMES M. CTRLEY. fit TON RESUMES ATTACK ON COURT Asserts Decision Nullifying AAA Worst Error Since Dred Scott Case. Sneo'o (o lh Indianapohi Sor.

Lebanon, Sept. 20. Senator Sherman Minton, a New Deal favorite believed under consideration for appointment to Ihe Supreme Court, renewed his attacks on the "politician opinions" of the high court at a meeting here lonight. opening the Eoone county Democratic campaign. "The Supreme Court decision nullifying the AAA is conceded to be the worst political opinion that has been handed down since the Died Scott case that led to the Civil War," Minion asserted.

"I'nlil the Supreme Court declared the triple A unconsdlulion-al, the government whs beginning lo apply for the farmer's profit, the benefit of an Indirect, lax, just as the tariff benefits hud been paid to the manufacturers. Crippled Farm Program. "The Supreme Court held that It wag constitullonal to pay the man ufaclurers, but unconstitutional to pay Ihe farmer. Ihe Supreme Court's decision In the triple A case did more to cripple our farm program than any other one thing." Minton related that In place of the AAA the soil conservation act was passed and it was accompanied by the measure to control product ion. "No farmer Is bound to come under Ihe law, hut.

he cannot enjoy its benefits in entirety unless he doc. "What did the Republican parly do for the farmer? It led him Into bankruptcy and ruin when it was In power What is it trying to do for him now? Trying to frighten him and make him dissatisfied. They are organizing the Corn Bell Liberty Leagues lo create dissatisfaction among Ihe farmers, instead of trying to be helpful," Minton said. Beauty Note: Rain Good For Skin (Of Elephant) New York, Sept. parhydcrmic note on pulchritude came out of the rain today.

It the rain Is good for the skin an elephant's skin, at. least. So ruled Magistrate Richard F. McKiniry in dismissing cruelty charges against Vernon Walker, 40 years old, an animal trainer Walker was cited for parking a 50-year-old circus elephant out in the rain all night. Walker protested: "An elephant doesn't mind a wet night out.

In fact, the rain is good for ils Markle's Mill, Landmark Near Terre Haute, Burns Terre Haute, Sept. 20. (in Markle's mill, oldest operating mill west of the Alleghenles and a famous Indiana landmark, was destroyed by fire late tonight. It was bum. in on ine nan oi Otter creek four miles northeast of Terre Haute.

Spectators saved several valuable antiques from the office. C. D. Hansel, owner, was unable to estimate the loss. Here's One for Girls Especially the thousands who arc knocking on Hollywood studio doors and big city office doors.

To them Emily Tost, etiquette authority, addresses her article in THIS WEEK, Sunday Star eolorgravure magazine. She tells how to apply for the first job, what to wear and say at the interview, and how to make friends in the big city. Get THIS WEEK Sunday read it all week! IS THE STAR NEXT SUNDAY Little Republic's "Demand" For Reconsideration Is Countered With Adolf Hitler's Call for Immediate Capitulation. PLEAS BASED ON TREATY Prague, Sept. 21.

(Wednesday) (U.P.) Faced with the imminent threat of German invasion, President Eduard Benes and his Inner cabinet early today hopelessly pondered a demand from Britain and France that they agree unconditionally to Fuehrer Adolf Hitler's demands or face Der Fuehrer's war machine alone. At 2 a. the British and French ministers handed to Benes a demarche demanding a "yes" or "no" answer to their partition proposal. They must have asked nn immediate answer, for despite the hour, Benes called his inner cab inet into Immediate session. The British and French ministers walled at the presidential palace until 3:30 a.

while Benes and conferees conferred on what they see only as "national At 4:30 a. the Inner cabinet was st ill In session. It, was indicated a full cabinet meeting would be called, after which Czechoslovakia's final answer would be made. Earlier Answer Rejected. London and -Paris were, on unimpeachable authority to have Informed Prague that the Czech answer delivered late yes lerday, asking for "further negotiations," was unsatisfactory and to have demanded flat acceptance of the dismemberment plan within 24 hours or face Invasion alone.

(In London last night information was received that Hitler has massed 22 German divisions, normally totaling 330,000 men, on the Czech frontier, ready to march at hlR command.) Earlier, Prague had played for time with a suggestion to Britain and France that Hitler's ultimatum be carried before the Hague court for International justice or some other arbitration body. This suggestion was bolstered by Ihe assertion that a revision of the frontier would create enormous constitutional difficulties. Majority Vote Needed. Under the constitution of this post-war republic, Britain and France were told, only, the national can alter the frontiers and it is unlikely that a majority for Hitler's dismemberment ultimatum could be found. Therefore, Prague said, the Sudeten German minority dispute can best he solved if the "integrity and dignity" of the Czech state is maintained.

Prague, it appeared, is playing not only for time but for a possible "revolt" on the part of French and British public opinion that may force the western powers to reconsider their support of Hitler. Hitler Bars Any Delay. From Berlin, however, came angry assertions that Hitler demands an immediate and almost unconditional surrender of the Sudeten areas and has fixed a time limit some said 10 days for their Incorporation in the Reich and would permit no diplomatic delays. Hitler's impatience was disturbing because 1,000,000 or more troops are poised, awaiting only his order to invade Czechoslovakia. The government's reply, which reached the British and French governments tonight, was said to refer to the German-Czechoslovak arbitration treaty of 1925 which was Incorporated in the now-dead Locarno treaty.

It was asserted in the note, however, that Germany in 1936 and again this year recognized the validity of the treaty of arbitration. Czechoslovakia's proposal was said to contemplate arbitration before The Hague Court of International Justice, by a special committee of one German, one Czech and three neutrals or by a permanent arbitration committee to be set, up by the powers. Want More Leniency. The note to Britain and France says In its preface that the sacrifices which Britain and France want Czechoslovakia to make would leave it a mere "puppet state" without any foreign policy, defenses or independent commerce. The reply made it clear that the government expects the British and French governments to exert themselves to obtain more lenient terms from Hitler, supposedly when Der Fuehrer and Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain confer at Godesberg on the Rhine Thursday.

The Cabinet's formal communique announcing tha dispatch Turn To Pag 4, Column 5i ''Unconditional Acceptance" Alone Can Prevent Inva sion, Is Notice Given to Bencs' Government by Paris and London. NAZIS READY TO MARCH Paris, Sept. 21. (Wednesday (U.P.i Great Britain and France early today notified Czechoslovakia that her answer to Adolf Hitler's ulllmntum is unsatisfactory and that Prague must deliver "unconditional acceptance" within 24 hours or bear the consequences of Invasion, It as learned authoritatively, It was established that the Prague government, instead of bowing to Franco-British pressure for surrender of the Sudeten border areas to Germany, pleaded for more time and an opportunity for further Britain and France, after deciphering the coded note relayed by their ministers in Prague, were said to have warned that Hitler hns "issued marching orders" meaning a smashing invasion across the Czech frontier to be effective lale Tluirsday unless Czechoslovakia surrenders to his demands. In London, diplomatic correspondents reported that the British and French ministers to Prague had made joint "demarches" to the Pracue eovernment, urging it to accept Ihe Anglo-French plan "in view of the urgency of the situation." Pass Threat to Prague.

was stated on authority that the British and French govern ments adopted the same attitude toward Prague's reply that unless the Czechs reconsider their repiy and submit unconditionally both powers will stand aside and leavt the Czech lo bear the conse quences alone. (In I'linncc on Will muci if ported "marching orders," Ward Price of the London Daily Mail, who is close to Hitler, said Tuesday night. In a radio broadcast to the United Slates that. Hitler wil "most, assuredly march into L.ecn oslovakla by Ihe end of this month unless his demands are complied Britain and France were said to have informed President Eduard Bcnes and the Czech Cabinet that Prague's unconditional surrender must bo obtained before Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain of Great Britain meets with Hitler at Godesberg on the left, bank of the Rhine at 3 ft. m.

Thursday. It. was indicated that this new Anglo-French pressure on the Czechs might have been responsible for the presumed one-day postponement of the Hitler-Chamber-lain meeting. It had been generally assumed that the meeting would occur Wednesday. "Race Against Time." The new French and British pressure against Prague will continue through today, It was stated.

It was said in Paris that the slatemeht of the Czech News Agency in Prague that Czechoslovakia had "demanded" that Britain and France "reconsider" their sup port or Hitlers ultimatum apparently was Issued to placate extraneous Czech opinion. France, for her part, told Prague that the crisis had developed into a race against time a Czech surrender before Hitler marches. An unconditional Czech capitula tion Is the only means left to France of making a "graceful exit" from the situation without a showdown on her pledged word to tight beside the Czechs in event of an un provoked aggression. If Prague surrenders, the Paris government will be able to say that the ques tion of military aid never actually arose bccau.se the Germans did not attack. Chamberlain Won't Cancel? Thus France might assert that she never violated her word, and never Intends to.

French diplomats believed that if all efforts fail to break down the Czechs' stand, Chamberlain will cancel his visit to Hitler and that Der Fuehrer will act without delay. From London, howevei, came re ports that Chamberlain is, deter mined to fly to his meeting with Hitler regardless of Czechoslo vakia's final position. Odd Fellows, Auxiliary Choose Their Leaders Oklahoma City, Sept. 20. (if) Burton A.

Gaskill of At lantic City, N. was elected grand sire of the soverign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows at its international convention here today. Mrs. Har rlet Reeves of Boston. was elected International president of ithe Association of Rebekah Assem blies.

JOHN J. O'CONNOR. BELIEVE FATHER ABDUCTED BOY, 5 Detectives Trace Florida Car After Local Lad Is Reported Missing. Detectives announced last night they believed 5-ycar-old John Skinner missing from his home at 356 East Mortis street, had been picked up by his father, J. L.

Skinner of Jacksonville, a former convict, and taken from the city. John Jr. was last seen by his mother, Mrs. Joseph H. Dillon, as the child left home for' school shortly before 8 o'clock Monday morning.

Mrs. James E. Wilson, 418 Park way avenue, in the same South Side ncighlwhood, told detectives two men driving an automobile bearing Florida license plates engaged a room In her home Sunday night. Monday morning they left the house about 7:30 o'clock, and returned an hour later with a small child answering the Skinner boy's description. The men packed their luggage and drove away with the child.

Called Man "Daddy." Mrs. Wilson told detectives the boy called one of the men "daddy" while they were making preparations to leave. Later, Mrs. Wilson said, the boy told one of the men, "Mummy is sick." Mrs. Dillon said she told the boy as he started to school that she was not feeling well.

Authorities announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation was preparing to enter the case as a possible kidnaping. Jacksonville police were informed of the rase same kind we knew in France, 20 years ago. The Japanese would make their conquest of China a sprint. But they have not taken Hankow yet. But this did not.

dampen Hitler's confidence. He had Austria. It was Czechoslovakia's turn. Bragged of Economic Security. Hitler trumpeted to Ihe world Germany's economic preparation to sustain a long war and his building of 1,700 steel and concrete units of fortification along the Rhine.

These would hold the French, while his army, which had been mobilized in practice maneuvers for a month, would have a free hand for such a sweep In overwhelming Czechoslovakia as it had in the Rhineland and Austria. The truth is that, in spite of the much-displayed samples of the new guns, the German artillery is still largely horse-drawn; Germany Is under severe economic strain, which war would intensify gravely; the fortifications are not yet completed; and the present German army is not only untried, but, all expert reports agree, is immensely inferior in numbers, arms and training to that of 1914. Germans Battling I'phill. The German army may have the Czech frontier in a tactical vise, but it is a strong natural frontier for defenses bastioned by powerful artificial defenses. The Germans, wherever they concentrate, will lighting upniii against me ueau, who will be shooting downhill.

For 19 years, the Czech army had been preparing for the blow it now faces. It has ample modern arms made by it own Skoda works, the third largest arms plant in continental Europe. Supporting it are amplesupplies and a web of good roads for the prompt movement of troops on an interior line. If the Czechs decide to fight to the death in self-defense and bitter rare passion, they' will not be the ontv ones who will die. Thev will fight for their own as the 'French fought at Verdun.

1 Military Expert Says Germany Faces Uphill Battle If Czechs Show Fight By COL. FREDERICK PALMER. (Copyright. 1938. by tha North American Neipapr Alliance.

Inc New York, Sept. 20. Even though the Czechs fight single-handed against Germany, Hitler may be in for a staggering surprise. Their stubborn and prolonged resistance may stir the admiration for the gallant underdog and other nations may be drawn in when they learn that Hitler's is not the German army of 1914-18. ADELBERT S.

BENSON. A. S. Benson, 80 years old, founder and president of the Live Stock Exchange Bank at the Union stocK yards, died yesterday at his home, 1616 NortH Delaware street. Mr.

Benson, during his associa- Mion vvith the dockyards bank, be- came acquainted widely with live stock producers and dealers of Indiana. He was born in Rush county and came to Indianapolis when he was 9 years old. He made his home here since that time and had been connected with the stockyards 60 ycats. Prior his affiliation with the bank he was identified with Middlsworth, Benson and Coburn, a commission firm. The live stock bank was founded in 1913, since which time Mr.

Benson- had been identified with it. He was re-elected president last spring the annual stockholders meet He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Lucy Benson; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Aldridge of Long Beach, and Mrs.

Fannie Miller of Cleveland, and a brother, Harry Benson of New York. Funeral services will be held at o'clock Friday afternoon at the Flanner and Buchanan mortuary. Burial will be at Knightstown. Team Plays Cards As Pitcher Wins St. Louis, Sept.

20. UP Fitcher Ray Ortez allowed hi inflclders and an outfielder to play cards a he hurled the Phoenix (Arto.) Lettuce Kings to the championship of the American Softball Association tonight. In the eighth Inning, Ortei railed In his teammates and then proceeded to tdrlke out three opposing batters to lead the Arizonans to ft 5-to-l victory over the St. Louis Goldbergs. It was the serond and deciding game of the championship.

While the crowd roared, the little group of players engaged in a short game of cards behind the pitcher's box. 2-Y ear-Old Saves Baby, But Will Get No Medal Portales, N. Sept. 20. Pi-A 2-year-old youngster was credited today with saving 1-year-old Dolphus Wayman Pate from being trampled to death by an angiy mule.

Dolphus's parents, hearing screams, rushed outdoors yesterday to find the hero standing off a mule which, with teeth bared, tried vainly to reach the infant. A severe scalp wound on the baby's head indicated the rescue had bcwi effected in the nick of time. But no one will pin a medal on the hero. He's a horse. Gasoline Boosts Fire, Speeds Man to Hospital, The furnace fire wasn't burning! to suit Andrew Temple, 20 years old, 226 North New Jersey street, yesterday afternoon, so he put on more coal and added gasoline.

He 4 Unnital cnffnrin'T lu '6 ftbout thg han(jSi Weather Forecast Jim Crow says: The game of Japan versus Hankow seems to have been oned on account of wet grounds. Indiana Some cloudiness Wednesday, slightly warmer in south portion; fair and warmer Thursday. Indianapolis rloudinss land slightly warmer Wednesday; lhursday, lair and warmer. n. either Rami perll Report.

ALMANAC OF THE DAT. Sun rinea 3:32 Sun lett at 5:11 WEATHER fcONDITIONS YESTERDAY. Reltlvt Humidity. 1 m. 83 pet Noon 81 pet m.

pet Precipitation. Amount during twentjr-fouf houri endirtt it 7 p. Total amount line Jin. 1. 1938 Accumulated departure from normal llnee Jin.

1 incest 1 1 12 Temperatures a. Drr SI Wet 49 Maximum. Noon Dr St Wet 52 1 p. Dry 58 Wet 1 SI For th 8am Dan Lift 'Yeir. a.

m. Maximum It 84 Minimum 43 of Superficially, Czechoslovakia's 15,000,000 of people seem an easy prey for Germany's 75,000,000. Paper strategists looking at the map, since the Austrian annexation, see Czechoslovakia already largely Inclosed by the German frontier. They envision the tide of the German legions moving against her on three sides, quickly engulfing her. Against this view is set that of military experts, which is shared generally by officers of our own War Coilege and staff in detached professional studies based on thorough information.

They foresee that Germany will have to pile up a host of dead in mountain passes before the swastika flag flies over Prague. 0'iechs Know Difficulty. i i. If stti-n jiuier must know hum, miljtary (hiefs dare teii him, and he will listen to their professional opinion in the light of military realism as we knew Its nerce neat in the World War. Certainly the Czech government and army staff can have no illusions.

The Czech soldiers in their central European Gibraltar know what they have to die for. And they know they have a power of resistance based on more than will on armed skill and organization. Experts of all armies have watched with eager interest the forming and growth of the new German army under Hitler. They know that an army disarmed and scattered as the German army was by the Versailles treaty cannot be rebuilt to its former strength in a month, a year or hve years. Object Lesson in Spain.

When Hitler scrapped the Versailles treaty and Germany was free to arm. he became overlord of all. hrmself the state and army. He had the impatience of storm troop philosophy. His storm trooper so felt their oats that they thought if their dash and initiative had been applied in 1914-18 Germany would have won the World War.

Then Spain offered one object lesson, the tough lesson of actual war, Japan in China another, which heartened the French in the building of their Maginot line, the Czechs in fortifying their frontiers. In Spain, the experts reported the German tanks a flop, the German planes inferior to the Russian and to planes of American design, while the fighting reverted to the grim, dogged trench warfare of the Newark, N. Sept. returns from 1,839 of New Jersey's 3,577 districts gave former Senator W. Warren Barbour an insurmountable lead over two opponents for the Republican United States Senate nomination today.

Barbour polled 126,433 votes to 5,030 for C. Dan Coskey, self-styled progressive, and 7,555 for George O. Pullcn, Townsend plan advocate. Former State WPA Admkiistra-tor William H. J.

Ely, unopposed for the Democratic Senate nomination, polled 165,269 votes In 1,866 districts..