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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

Berlin at a cost of $60,735; 2 1-2 miles at Windsor Locks, $$6;246.68; 56 miles at Southington. $84,044, and 10 miles at Mansfield, $11, 1886.
 Other Projects Included
 Hartford: Planning board pro- ject to estimate school repairs, $49S0.
 Glastonbury: General repairs to grounds of the Naubuc school, $2196.45.
 Windsor: Alterations to town hall, $55S3.75.
 Waterbury: Laying 2s4S lineal feet of new water mains, $29,- 070.10; construction of 2375 lineal feet of storm sewer on Cherry and Walnut streets, $29,S10.31.
 Naugatuck: Construction 5790 lineai feet of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, Cherry street, $15,240.37; flood control and reclamation pro- ject, Naugatuck river. $2071.80; second flood control project, $33,- 163.80.
 Beacon Falls: Improving college and Wolfe avenues paving, $S- 76S.76.
 State water commission: Labor atory research at Wesleyan univer- sity into methods of treating in- dustrial wastes which pollute pulp lie water ways, $6362.30.
 Stafford Springs: Sewer, stone dike, and screen plant construc- ton. $74,775.3S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

Responsible state department authorities said that the grant to American oil interests of rights for exploitation of more than half of Ethiopia on the eve of threatened conflict with Italy - presents no immediate diplomatic problems. This indicated the United States has no intention of being dragged into the Italo- Ethiopian crisis by adventuring American capital.
 The word immediate" was used with emphasis, however, with the full understanding that if and when the Italo- Ethiopian crisis is settled, the holders of American property, legitimately acquired, may we'll have claims against one or both of the belligerent countries. which the American government would be compelled to recognize.
 There was no attempt in state department quarters to cast doubt upon the authenticity or legitimacy of the concession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CASE
 OF DEATH RULED
 TO BE ACCIDENT
MaryOn BartOld Killed By Falling Bricks-Coroner
 Smyth Renders Finding

Death of> Maryon Bartold, 40, of Naugatuck, of injuries sustained when struck on the head by fall ing pail of bricks at the Eastern Malleable Iron Company in the borough August 18th, was acci- dental and involved no criminal responsibility, according to a find ing issued today by Deputy Coro- ner' Walter W. Smyth. The find ing is based on an inquest held in Naugatuck by the deputy co1oner.
 Bartold died of a fractured skull after the accident, failing to re- gain consciousness.
 Witnesses examined by Deputy (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
COMBAT ALIBI OF ALLEGED SLAYER

Biddeford, Me, Aug. 31.-(UP) The government will present vir- tually it's entire case at lower court hearing Tuesday to combat the alibi of Alexander Cloutier. 25. sawmill worker accused of murder ing Florence Grenier, IF.
 In surprise move. County At- torney Robert Seidel has summon ed nearly 20 witnesses, practically all the government has in the case. Meantime, Cloutier's attorneys an- nounced they have an alibi which should free" him.
 Among the witnesses will be two sisters of Florence, whose body was found in a dump August 2S. They are Irene, 25, and Rose, 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
UNITED STATES HAS NO COMMENT
 ON CONCESSION
Private Enterprises Do This at Own Risk; Govt.
 Not Obligated

Washington, Aug. 31.-UP)- The state department declined to comment today on reports from Addis Ababa that Anglo-American interests had been granted impor- tant oil and mineral concessions in Ethiopia.
 The department has received no official word of the transaction, it was said. Officials said they were unaware that negotiations were be- ing conducted for the concessions.
 Unofficially, 1t was indicated of- ficials did not view entrance of American business into the threat ened war zone favorably, but it was not believed they would take any action seeking to keep Ameri- can interests out.
 At Their Own Risk
 It has been the attitude of this that private enter- prises which invest in trouble
 (ConfintYod np Doca oN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
ARTISTS BALL WAS VERY TAME

Provincetown. Mass, Aug. 31- (UP)-It might have been the chilly weather, but nevertheless the much hallyhooed artists ball here last night failed to produce even one costume that, would shock conservative Cape Codders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
FEAST FATAL TO SNAKE

Modale, Iowa, Aug. 31-(UP)- A bull-snake's greediness proved its undoing. Entering a wren house, it gorged with eggs until 1t was too fat to leave through the entrance. The bird house was opened and the snake was killed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
Final Ne1vs Flashes
CONSTABLES SOLD WATERMELo LoNs

East Hampton, Conn, Aug 31-(UP)- Three constables and truck driver conducted watermelon sale on the state road heret oday after a truckload of the melons destined to the Boston markets was spilled when the vehicle overturned and caught fire. The truck, hauling a trailer containing $500 worth of the fruit, was driver by w. O. Whitely, Sherlock, Va, who es- capped injury. The constables and Whitely ''thumbed" passing motorists and offered the melons for sale at prices ranging from ten to twenty-five cents each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
More Projects h
 Conn. Approved By GoDe rnm ent
To Be Improved Waterbury And Naugatuck Es Plans Also Go Through

New Haven, Conn. August 31 - (UP) - Improvement of 1O5 miles of farmo-market roads in Berlin Windsor sent to Washington today by State WPA Director Matthew A. Daly for approval
 The total cost placed at and several of the undertakings transferals from ERA
 The road improvement program inclIded 36 miles at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
FIRE ALARM TO FIND HIMSELF

Lowell Mass, Aug. 31.-(UP) )-Because he used fire alarm as fog horn, John A. Roger, 51, of Billerica was fined $50 in district court here today. He also was given years probation for drunkenness. According to police, Roger became lost in the fog while wandering through Billerica last night. Thinking fremen would lead him home, he sounded an alarm. In- stead, they led him to police cell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
'OiL Concessions Were Receiued h Very Cold
 Silence By State Dept.
Says It Is Trick To Draw Us In - No Oil There He Asserts Britain Tells How She Stands
BY HOBART O. MONTEE United Press Staff Correspondent

Washington, August 31 - (UP) = The state depart men received in cold silence today the that huge ploitaon rights Ethiopia had been granted to American interests but indicated that the United States has intention of being drawn into foreign conflict by such maneuVer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31

York, Neb.. Aug. 31-(UP)- Claude Kingsley of York laid low a jack rabbit with his fist. The rab- bit, pursued by his dog, veered close enough to Kingsley for him to land q left hook behind the ear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
CLOSE CALL FOR YANKEE CREW

Dartmouth, Aug. 31.-1UP)-The crew of the American racing yacht Yankee miraculously escaped injury today as canvas and gear crashed down on the deck of the craft, which capsized while leading by two minutes in race here. Rival starters in the race -Endeavour, Sham rock and Velsheda- immediately lowered their mainsails and hastened to the Yankees aid. When the Plymouth trawler Trojan lowed the Yankee into port the yacht was stripped of sails and rigging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-08-31
RABBIT FLooRED WITH FIST

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The lW'sq.lt'hsEr

Generally Fair Tonight; Unchanged Sunday
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The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
200, 900 Ethiopian
Soldiers Ready

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shed as must be visited upon
Ethiopia in the protection Of her
independence?
Neither country is a sure shot
to win this war. Pictures have
been published showing the flow
er of Italian youth on their way
to East Africa. Photographs have
also shown the young Philippians
going through their PAGES. War is
not an ambition in the lives of
either Italian or Ethiopian youth.
But this war is upon them and
they T forced to make the sacri-
flee in the name of something
called patriotism which, in Italy's
case, is closely synonymous with
selfish political ambition.
Thousands upon thousands Of
Philippians await the call to de-
fend their country. They have a
proud heritage Of years Of indie
pendence. That independence has
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
Search For Husband
of Slain Woman

Huntsville, S. G. Aug. q,
(ANP)-Officers here are
searching for Laney Hammond,
the husband Of Mrs. Fiji Ham
mond, %, who was found dead in
her home here Wednesday after
noon.
Neighbors discovered the body
Of the dead woman early We'd
nesday afternoon when they
went to her home after she did
not appear on the streets or in
the neighborhoOd for two days.
Marks on the body showed that
she had been dubbed to death
and officers were summoned.
After questioning those who had
made the call, the police set out
to find the husband Of the slain
woman, but a search Of all his
haunts failed to give any light as
to his whereabouts. Information
was received, however, that he
had been missing for a day and &
half.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
New York Technical
Men Protest to Ickes

New York, Aug. q, (ANP)-
Aware Of the appointment Of Ne
gro architects and engineers to
slum clearance projects in other
cities, members of the New York
Technical Society, composed Of
Negro architects, engineers and
t%echnicians, have sent. a protest
to Mayor Fiorella La GuardIa
and Secretary of the Interior
Harold Ickes against the exclu-
sion of Negroes on the Harlem
project.
The protest is signed by Vert
ner W. Tandy, Gordon III. Jones.
Richard G. White and Frank c.
Holbrook.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24

Military Mission and $4,000 mod
err rifles and 600 light automat-
les imported through Ojibuti this
year. They also have severalhun-
drod machine guns.
Ethiopia's principal difficulty
is a lack Of ammunition. From the
most reliable sources, reports do
not indicate that she possesses
more than 100000 rounds Of
ammunition. Seven million rounds
Of ammunition, ordered from Ant
Werp, were stopped this year.
1t is the European ambargo Oh
ammunition that is going to cost
thousands of Ethiopian lives.
Tllere is no calling them back
from the defense Of their country.
The choice for defense or monde
fthse does not rest with Halle Sc
lasSie. If he sought to compromise
With Mussolini, the Ethiopiaus
themselves would depose him.
They want no compromise. They
are frantic patriots.
The position Of the European
nations is somewhat like that OF
the Iynchers in the United States.
There, the law enforcement offic-
ers. take a poor Negro into Gus
tody, deprive him of all means of
defending himself, and turn him
loose to a bowling mob which has
emptied all the hardware shops
of firearms.
The lynching Of Ethiopia, if it
occurs, will symptomize the spirit
Of modern white civilization and
the essential weakness Of prac-
ticed Christianity among the ma
tons Of the west
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
How to Get Rid of
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youthful soft color in less than half
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And do it at home without fear Of
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Rap-I-Dol is the real, original
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it is so supremacy good that the best
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the world feature 1t. Rap-I-DoI
will not wash off or fade nor affect
MARCEL or permanent waves.
Go to any Beaton Drug Store today
and choose the shade you need-you'H
De a Happy woman if you do-for a
long time to come.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
Harlem Sees Hope in
Rhode Island Vote

New York, Aug. q, by A.. Z.
White for ANP)-Republican
leaders are smiling broadly over
the Rhode Island election and
have seized upon it as a glimmer
Of hope In their darkest days.
They see the defeat Of the New
Deal in 1886. But, as many OF
the keen political observers point
out, this is not an important fac
tor and the Democrats are de-
pending upon the south and the
west to bring them through to
victory in the big election,
Yet right here in Harlem the
fights among the Democrats are
showing the dissatisfaction Of
the laymen with the powers that
be in the selection and designa-
ton for various positions.
Down in the 10Th Assembly
District, the Harry @. Perry
Democratic Club has named Rob
ert Justice and Chas. Lynch,
respectively, to run in the Demo-
cratic primaries on September
18th against James f. Stephens
and Charles Bradford, assembly
man and alderman respectively.
Blaming the leader of the dis
trict, Martin Healy, for the lack
Of colored leadership, the mem
bers of the club are seeking to
place their own candidates in the
field and seize the two important
offices from the party.
In the 21st district, the Repub-
licans feel that in appointing
Eunice Hunton Carter to the law
staff Of Special Prosecutor
Thomas E. Dewey, they have dis
charged their obligation to t b a t
lady for her defeat at the hands
Of William Andrews for the AS
sembly two years ago. Mrs. Car
ter has had other appointments
since that time, but none have
paid her the salary she is to re
ceive in this two-year appoint
ment. It will probably equal OF
surpass what salary she would
have received had S e been
elected to the Assembly.
However, other phases of t h e
situation remain the same here in
Harlem with few changes if any
in the line ups and the set ups for
the primaries and the elections.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
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Danish Offensive Odors

In just one minute after an appli-
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No fuss, no trouble; you just ap-
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ing, or when occasion requires. Just
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p there's nothing better in the
~ Moone's Emerald Oil is
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SaaS.sn troubles or money back.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24

tary roads are being built there
now and the right flank Of the
italian army would be protected
by the English Sudan. The first
objective Of the Italian attack
would be Harar, Emperor Halle
Selassie's own province, and the
second, Adds Ababa, capital city.
In two days, without unforeseen
difficulties, the Italians might
reach Harar. The Italians would
then move eastward toward Ad-
dis Ababa.
In order to combat this duel
threat of the Italians, Halle Sc
lassie must divide his army into
two forces one northern and one
southern and each protecting an
imaginary line about thirty miles
on either side Of the capital. Ii
communications in Ethiopia were
up-to-date the two armies might
operate as one.
Although most of the large de-
tachments Of troops which have
passed through Adds Ababa
have seemed to 60 into the north,
it is currently believed that they
are being concentrated in the
south.
The present disposition Of arm
ed troops in Ethiopia is as fol
lows:
The army Of the North is divid-
ed into four parts. Ras9 Seyyum
Of Tigre province holds between
10000 and $4,000 men concen-
trated in the region Of Adowa,
Aksum and Makalle, all close to
Eritrea. 1t is not expected that
he would attempt to meet the
Italians in pitched battle. His
force will be divided into guerilla
bands to harass the invaders. r
In Gondar and the northwest
Of the empire, Ras Kassa, the en-
peror's cousin, has between So
900 and 10000 men. They would
menace Italian communications
and supplies if they tried the
southwest thanking passage thru
the Barraka-Gash valley. To the
east and south in Wollo province,
there are between 10000 and 49,
900 men under the command of
the Crown Prince. These troops
are congregated at bessie to
guard the desert tract from AS
sab and the eastern flank Of the
central Amhara plateau.
Directly east from Bessie at
Gojjam are 10000 reserves under
the command of Ras Imru.
Much less is known Of Ethio-
plan concentrations in the south
than in the North. However, Dadj
Nasseru is known to have $4,000.
troops at Dagga Bur in Harar,
from which province the Italians
are expected to try their advance
on Adds Ababa. Supporting him
are 10000 Gala soldiers. Howev-
er, the chief strength Of the
southern troops is expected to
come from the Imperial Guard,
said to number from 1000 to So
000 troops, specially trained by
Belgian officers.
Thus, in excess Of 100000 men
7 already under arms.
They are not well armed, ac-
cording to modern standards. In
worse condition than these, are
the 100000 provincial retainers
who will answe the first call to
arms.
1t is estimated that the En-
peror can quickly muster 1000
titles out Of those already in pos
session, $4,000 modern pattern
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24

WHEN every
w thing you at
tempt is a burden
when you are
nervous and irri-
ia ble-at your
wit S end-try
this medicine. It
may be just what
Won need for
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24


been maintained by a glorious
record Of fighting. Never have
the Philippians, united, been de-
feated. While the powerful white
nations of the globe have gobbled
up all the rest Of Africa, the ETH
opians have fought off all corners.
Back in 1866, King Theodore OF
Ethiopia was defeated by a large
British army, but only after his
own chieftains had turned against
him. Twice, the Italians have been
defeated by the Philippians. Glib
bon records that when the armies
of ancient Rome reached Ethio-
pia, they concluded they had gone
far enough.
Now against all the agencies OF
destruction which civilized inge-
nuity can devise, a united Ethio-
pia prepares to defend itself once
more. The special correspondent
of the London Times has recent
ly presented a preview Of the war
as it is expected to break in Sep
TENDER.
Ethiopia now has 100000 OF
troops under arms, with 100000
more straining at the leash. They
are ready and willing to die. They
have no realization Of the deadli-
ness Of the machines which Italy
is sending to East Africa. They
want and expect to meet the Ital-
ians man-to-man and destroy
them. They have no fear of air.
planes or tanks, even Of cannon.
At Adowa, in 1896, the Ethio-
plans under Menelik III, repeated
ly charged into the cannon fire
Of the Fortified position Of the
Italians, climbing over the bodies
of their stricken countrymen.
Ii you will consult yoor map Of
Ethiopia, you will be able to fol-
low the plan Of the Ethiopian
military strategists who will OPP
pose Italy. Italy has two African
colonies bordering on Ethiopia,
Eritreo on the north and Somali-
land on the south. Eighteen miles
from Eritrea in northwest Ethi0-
pia is Adowa, scene of the disas-
trous defeat Of the Italians in
1896.
The Philippians believe that It.
ally will strike first in the north.
In an effort to wipe out the stain
of Adowa. They. already envisage
the capture Of Adowa and a
speech by Mussolini to commence
rate it. The Philippians will offer
little resistance. To proceed
Southerly from Adowa would be
almost suicidal for the Italians
because of the mountains, so it is
expected that the italian army
will adopt a thanking movement
through the Barraka-Gas valley
on the way to. GOndar. Such a
movement will, of course, length
en- the line of communications and
supplies for the Italians, and re-
quire heavy rearguards for pro-
lection against Ethiopian snipers.
Emperor Halle Selassie believes
the major attack from the Ital-
ians is to come from Somaliland
on the south. He believes the in
vasion in the north will be to
wipe out the stain Of Adowa and
to protect against an Ethiopian
invasion Of Eritrea. J
From the south, the Italians,
after transferring the bulk Of
their troops in .Erisrea via the
Red Sea to Somaliland, might
launch an offense from Walwal.
already occupied, across the
plains of Ogaden province. Mill
RA NRRaa asaA -
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24

Notice, Subscribers: If you don't
get your paper by Saturday, 2 p. m,
cab Webster 1850. No reduction in
subscriptions unless request is COM
piled with.
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24
Deltas Take Liberal
Stand at Ma
tiOnal COnclave

ness" while injustice and dis
ordinations prevail against MI
nority groups, and that the de-
maids Of a new era in u social
system cali fer a change in view
point among college folk are some
Of the findings Of the Delta Sig
ma Theta national convention
meeting III It's 18th annual session
here last week.
With a view to bringing the
community closer to the sorority
and the sorority into active lead
ership in communities where
members live, open luncheon
meetings ATTENDED by citizens
were an interesting part OF con
vention activities.
I'VE want people to know that
Delta is seriously considering her
responsibility as citizens and head
ers in our race, yicepresident
Mary Lou Davis said at the first
Of the luncheon series.
Miss Davis, who is a graduate
Of Atlanta university and an as
sistant secretary treasurer Of the
State ~Insuranae company OF
Shreveport, presided in a most
efficient manner at the Monday
luncheon which brought out a
large number Of distinguished
guests.
Speaker Of the day was Bert
Wanzi, press correspondent Of
the Globe syndicate, who recently
returned from Abyssinia and,
prior to his trip to the Dark con-
tinent, spent three months in
Italy.
The invasio nof Abyssinia by
Italian forces is an attempt by
.MussoliRi to save his face and
nothing more",' he said. "Italy
is jealous Of Abyssinia, its age,
and its civilizstion."
The speaker also expressed the
belief that Japan would not stand
for the Italians to take possession
Of Abyssinia.
Among the distinguished guests
was Langston Hughes, noted poet
who was recently banned from
speaking in the local branch OF
the YMCA because his social
views differed from those of the
board of management.
Introducing Mr.. Hughes, Juan
tia Ellsworth-Miller, wife Of the
distinguished journalist, said that
the time has passed when reac:
tionary forces put a general
stamp Of disapproval upon intelll-
gent and progressive young PEG.
pie simply because they express
dissatisfaction with the present
system Of graft and greed ano
emotional instability as opposed
30 intelligent direction and unfit
ed notions Of racial independence.
Mr.. Hughes delighted the audi.
ence with readings Of his poems
that have been translated into
? man yforeign languages.
Applause lasting several min.
utes greeted the poet.
Claude Barnett director Of
AMP, in Los Angeles for a visiri
with his noted wife, Eta Moten
and a director Of Tuskegee, gave
Illuminating remarks on char
lenges which Negro Colleges have
to meet. Q
BY popular request, partially
out OF respect to Alpha Kappa
Alpha SORORITY, man yof whose
members were present, Miss Mot
en- "broke up" the luncheon with
several songs. Proving her popu.
larity with Deltas as well as in
her own sorority, persistent de-
mands for her to sing the Delta
hymn were facetiously made.
AFTER all", Eta said, 81 AM an
AKA and if you don't mind, I'll
sing Little Black Boy.
Hilda Davis dean of women of
Sha university, led the discus
sion in a most commendable man
ner.
"Sororities have got to change
if they are to survive. A new So
The Omaha guide., 1935-08-24

energy. Mrs. Charles l.. Cadmus Of
Trenton, New Jersey, says, After
doing just a little work / had to lie
down. My mother-in-law recon-
mended the Vegetable Compound.
can see a wonderful change now"