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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
MURDER CHARGE
 AGAINST WOMAN

Pensacola, Fla. April 1o.-CUP)-- Prosecuting Attorney Richard Mer- ritt today filed a charge ot at tempted murder against 40-year old Mrs. L. w. Yam, accused of trying to kill her husband by wrecking a Louisville and Nashville train on which he was the engineer.
 The comedy matron was formally charged with conspiracy, tampering with railroad tracks and attempted murder.
 In her jail cell, she protested to her 7O-year old husband, that she was innocent and had not tried to kill him so that she could collect S3 ,00O insurance and marry another man.
 She denied vehemently that she hired two negroes for $50-With a promise of $500 for good job to pull spikes from the tracks over which her husbands train would run.
 You know I've told the truth. l never told you a lie, did 1?" she asked her husband when he visited her at the jail.
 Vann, who believes his wife inno- cent, was trying to raise $5,0oO bond for her release.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
BOSTON PORT IS
 MUCH HAMMERED

Boston. April l0-CU.P0 - Holi- day passengers sailings between New York and this port were at stake to- day as company and union officials conferred in an effort to end par alyzing strike at the Eastern Steam ship Lines pier.
 More than 100 passengers were forced to take trains to New Yor. last night when the scheduled sail ing of the s. S. New York was can- celed as result of the walkout of 50 members of the engine and deck crews.
 The strikers, members Of the Eastern Gulf Sailors Association and the Marine Bremen and Water Tenders Union. sought restoration Of 10 per cent wage cut. Their wage contract expired April l.
 Quick settle3lent wee predicte9 by company officials. It was not disclos- ed whether Bermuda sailings of the lines would be affected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
GLOOM ATTENDS ROME CEREMONY
Thousands of Pilgrims Are Absent Today Because
 of European Crisis
By HENRY T. GORRELL United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff COrrespondenty
 Rome, April 10 (UP)--Glooni permeated the Holy City today as the Roman Catholic church sol- emnly commemorated Christ's des h on the cross. Pope Plus, accom- panied by IS cardinals, members of the Order of Malta and of the Cath- olic aristocracy went to the Sistine chapel at Vatican City in colorful procession for the rites of the cru- cifixion.
 Thousands of the faithful went to the church of St. John Lateran to view. in the basilica, the purported remains of the boards of the table on which Christ ate his last supper with his disciples. Many, before they viewed the remains, ascended the holy stairs of nearby chapel on their knees, saying prayer on each step. At the top of the stairs was a small likeness of Christ, sup- posed to have been painted by St. Luke on wood.
 Processions Held
 Processions honoring reputed rel- ics of the true cross were held in various baSilicas.
 AS for hundreds of years, the nor- nal bustling activity of the city was stilled. The air of gloom was accen- tuated by the absence of thousands of pilgrims from foreign lands in consequence of international ten- sion.
 Italians, however, flocked to the hundreds of churches and chapels
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
CROSS, TlLSON
 TO BE NOMINEES
They Probably Will Lead in Race-Higgins Might
 Be Dropped
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS, JR

0EOkkOC 1Ns NAOkGNASs United Press Staff Correspondent
 Hartford, Conn, April 10 - (UP) = With both major political parties to engage in first maneuvers of the state and national campaigns this month with caucuses, a general impression prevails that former Congressman John Q. Tilson, New Haven, will head the state republi- can ticket. with Theodore Boden- vein, New London, publisher, his running mater.
 The Tllson- -Bodenwein combina- ton will likely face Connecticut's three term governor, Wilbur l.. Cross, whose running mate still is a matter of conjecture.
 Miss Katherine Byrne, Putnam, vice-chairman of the republican state central committee said. rela- tive to a probable choice for the gubernatorial candidate, tits any body's guess right now. And that applies to both state and national tickets. That's straight"
 Those who claim to Dc in the know, however, feel the former speaker of the congressional house of representatives will be the stand ard bearer unless some eleventh hour move by the state convention next fall drafts a dark-horse.
 Two features of the g.o.p. candi- date list seem to be certain now. One is the choice of Bodenwein, whose announcement he wc.ild like
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
MANSLAUCHTER
 IN DOCTOR CASE
Two Counts Against Dr. PetrOcelli Trial to
 Start Tuesday

Two counts of manslaughter will be lodged against Dr. Gerardo c Petrocelli, of 120 Adelaide avenue, as his trial begins in superior court Tuesday morning before Judge Earnest c. Simpson and jury. The state hold that the doctor is crim- inally responsible for the deaths of Mary Silva of West Avon and Jen- nie Pileski of Collinsville and Washington, both of whom died af- ter alleged illegal operations. Dr. Petrocelli has pleaded not guilty to both counts. The. accused. who was held criminally responsible for one death in finding by Coroner John T. Monzani, was slated to be tried in superior court during the Jan- uary criminaly term. The case was continued till the April term, how ever, at the request of Attorney Ed ward Mascolo, counsel for Dr. Petro- celli.
 Second Count
 The doctor was arrested on the second count while he was free on bonds in connection with the first count, pending a finding by the coroner. State and local police ar rested him last June in connection with the death of the Silva girl in May, but he posted bonds to obtain his freedom while awaiting 8 find ing by the coroner. While free, he was arrested in connection with the Pileski girls death. Coroner Mon- zani held him criminally responsible for both deaths. Statements said to have been signed by both girls on their deathbeds. and allegedly im- plicating the local doctor, may be introduced in evidence by the state. Both statements were studied by Coroner Monzani while making his findings.
 Jurisdiction Question There was question for a time of jurisdiction in one or both of the counts placed against the doc tor, but the state holds that both crimes were committed in this lnty. The Silva girl died at St. Francis hospital last May, while the Pileski girl died at Waterbury hos pital in October. The state has nu- merous witnesses subpoenaed to take the stand in both cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
ZEPPELIN GETS BACK TO HARBOR
Drops Down Safely After Battling Across France
 With Broken Engines

Frfedrfctshsfen, Germany, Apr!i l0-CUP)-The great dirigible Hln- derbnrg completed it's 12,420 round- trip maiden voyage to Rio De Jan eric at 6:35 p. m. (l2:35 p. m' EST) today after an adventurous return voyage.
 The Zeppelin was moored With out mishap at the new LoeWenthal field just outside Friedrichshafen.
 It was announced that one en- zine broke down off Gibraltar and a second while the ship was fight head winds over the Mediterran- can. One engine was temporarily re- haired and functioned more or less satisfactorily" during the remalnd- CT of the journey up the Rhone val ley in France.
 Trip Across France
 Paris, April 10-(UP)-The Ger man dirigible Hindenburg, fighting a stiff wind with two of its four mo- tors crippled, struggled up the valley of the Rhone today towards the Ger man border.
 The giant airship, in difficulty on it's return from a maiden voyage to Rio de Janeiro, sent the following message:
 Due to two engines being out of commission, we are unable to reach the necessary height of 5000 meters (9,84O feet) to cross the Alps. Con- sequently, we will follow the Rhone valley"
 Was To Cross Swiss
 Previously, the dirigible had planned to cross the Swiss border in a direct line for its home base of Fricdrichshafen.
 At 80 a. m. the zeppelin radioed that 1t had passed over Valence at a height of $500 feet. Valence is on the Rhone, 60 miles south of Lyons.
 At l:50 p. m. the zeppelin passed Besancon, which is about 75 miles southeast of the Rhine.
 Paris, April 10-(UP)-The Ger man dirigible Hindenburg. newest of the line of zeppelins that rained death on France in the World war, flew into France from the Mediter- ranean today and headed up the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
WALTER BUTKUS
 DIES OF BURNS
Son of PatrOlman Butkus Was Fatally Injured As
 He lighted Fire

Severe burns sustained yesterday afternoon when he ran 300 feet to the home of a neighbor with his clothing in flames caused the death at St. Mary's hospital this morning of Walter Butkus, 28, son of Patrol man Frank ButkuS. According to a report from the fire marshaps of- flee, MT. Butkus set his clothing on fire when he attempted to light a fire with the aid of kerosene at his home on Bradley avenue about 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 Explosion Followed
 An explosion which enveloped the whole kitchen in flames when he threw kerosene from a can on the fire in an effort 10 get 1t started, ignited MT. Butkus' clothing. With his clothing on fire, he is said to have first put out the blaze in the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
M'NEIL BACKED UP BY CUMMINGS
Will Have His Support in Convention = Old Ma
 chine Is Badly Split

National Committeeman Archi- bald McNeil, who the "old guard" faction of the democratic party seekS to oust, will not go into the coming state convention ili1support- cd. U. s. Attorney General Homer s. Cummings last night broke his silence on the battle raging in Con- recticut and asserted that he will support McNeil for reelection to the national committee.
 In the meantime Paul R. Connery of Norwalk is continuing his cam paign for the post held by McNeil and a number of democratic leaders are declaring that McNeil is as good as beaten. Tt looks as though Me- Neil has fight on his hands" {" stated Cummings in Washington, D. 0.
 Another Angle In Fight
 His decision, however, to back the Bridgeport man puts another un- usual angle on the fight raging all over the state. State Chairman J. Francis Smith of this city and U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney ot Meri- den are attempting to maintain a neutral stand in the controversy. Ex-Mayor David E. Fitzgerald is re- ported as inclined to stay neutral also.
 On the other hand Mayor Thomas
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Final Nelvs Flashes
NELLIE GRANGER GETS REWARD

Pittsburg, April 1O-(UP)-Nellie Granger, 23-year-old heroine of the crash of the TWAS airliner, Sun Racer, will be promoted to hostess of the lines "Sky Chief" Transcontinental over night flight between Los Angeles and New York, John B. Walker vice president, announced to- day. Miss Granger will be flown to New York for boat trip to Los Angeles by way of the Panama Canal before assuming her new duties. "She's great girl and deserves the best" Walker said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Policy Writers
 Arrested Today

Three men charged with keeping and writing policy were booked at police head quarters this afternoon and will be arraigned before Judge Ed- ward MascoIo in city court to- morrow morning. The three, all colored, gave their names as John Jones, 50, of GA Bishop street; George Ramos, s, of 142 Abbott avenue; and James Johnson, 27, of 19 Vine street.
 The arrests were made by Patrolmen Fred Hickey and Patrick Moylan of the emer- gency squad. The officers said the trio had been under sus- picion for several days. They were arrested at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon as they got into a car on East Main and Cherry streets and policy slips were found in their possession.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Camille Beaulieu Is Dead OF Many Hurts
Discovered Early This Mornng-Died at Hospital; Skull Fractured, Several Ribs Broken, Other
 Injuries s-Police Are Probing Case

Found unconscious at 5:30 o'clock this morning on Pratt place, Camille Beaulieu, B. of 63 South Main street, died shortly after ad- mittance to St. Marys hospital of a. fractured skull and other 1n- juries.
 Examination disclosed his injuries to be so extensive that investiga- tors, at first inclined to believe the death accidental, will continue to probe details of Beaulieus where abouts during the few hours before the finding of his body as yet un- accounted for.
 Coroner Delays Report
 According to pr. Edward H. xt,Yt:. ID teal exat1linei, tbe man had sustained aii extensive fracture of the skull, heinorrhages of the chest, bruises and hem orrhages of the intestines, bruises on elbows and the backs of both hands and abrasions. There vas also q fracture extending to the base cf the spine, Dr. Kirschmaum said, and several ribs were broken. Cor oner John T. Monzani said that the tremendous extent of injury would make 1t impossible at this stage to pronounce the death acci- dental The coroner declared that a mark on the right ankle might ir- dicate the possibility of the man having been dragged.
 There are so many injuries that 1t is quite impossible to get a defin- ite picture of the death occurring through any single accident" Cor oner MonZani said.
 Lying in Cobblestones
 Boileau was found unconscious and lying on the cobblestones with which the narrow little alley is paved by Motor Patrolman Walter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
CHIEF BATTER
 OF JEWS HAPPY

Berlin, April l0-(UP)-Julius Streicher, Germany's chief Jew Batter. was able to boast of new victory today.
 It was announced that Nurem- berg. his political stronghold, would be the first city to segregatc Jew ish children completely from their "aryan" schoolmates.
 Beginning with the post Easter term, Jewish children will be for- bidden to attend ordinary schools, and must be educated in special Jewish ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
GOV. CROSS HAS
 HIS BIRTHDAY
"A Years of Age To-day But Still Ready for
 More Work

l. a a4
 Hartford, Conn, April 10--.tUP9 A.s Governor WiiburI L. e;rosa5 the clI= est governor in the United States, puffed a long, dark three-for-a- nickel cigar on his 74th birthday an- niversary today and reminded the people of Connecticut that there is no happiness without work"
 People are no happier today than they were years ago." said the three term governor, although they have more conveniences and science has given them more comforts"
 Departs From Custom
 His birthday interview was a de- parture from the usual. Today, he
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
PLANES SMASH ONWARD
Will Crush Ethiopia By Combined Attacks Made
 By Many Divisions
BY STUART BROWN

lCOpyrlgnL, I5SOI Uy OHOcu AACoSJ
 Rome, April 10.-UP). Italian airplanes blasted Ethiopian towns today, Italian soldiers pressed their way toward Desye, and Italians at home talked anew of the possibility of war in Europe.
 Not only had Premier Benito Mus solini refused to discuss peace be- fore Easter, not only had he curtly refused to discuss charges that Italy violated the rules of war by using poison gas, but 1t was learned he sent speciayl orders to Marshal Pietro Badolgia to intensity activity on all fronts in Ethiopia.
 It was felt here that the efforts of the League Council to arrange peace were about to collapse ana that the Italian-E Ethiopian problem was approaching again the crisis stage, wit hthe danger of war ln the Mediterranean and Europe.
 Challenge to League
 Mussolini's course was regarded as a direct challenge to the league, and specifically to Great Britain, leader in the penalties campaign. Tension seemed dangerous. Again the close ly controlled press was bitterly de- nouncing Britain. Again these were questions why the British fleet remained in the Mediterranean. Again the fiery Virginia Gayda of the Giornale DItalia, regarded as Mussolini's press spokesman. was writing that while Italy did not want war with anyone, it was firmly resolved to "repulse, even with arms" anyone, it was firmly resolved to "repulse, even with arms" any threats or challenges, no matter whence they came.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
CRASH VICTIM
 IN BAD SHAPE

Uniontown, Pa, April I0-CUP)- Charles c. Challinor, AZ. Cleve- land. O.. survivor of Tuesdays plane crash, was given only fight ing chance to live today after his left leg was amputated three inches above the knee.
 MT. Challinor IS desperately Ill.," Dr. William McHugh said after the operation. T would say he has only fighting chance for life. He came through the opera tion better than we expected, how ever, and can't say definitely for 48 hours whether he will make the grade"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
PRESIDENT IS
 MUCH SADDENED
Returning to Capital After Witnessing Distressing
 Scenes in Gainesville
BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

DA hs cAOASNh United Press Staff CorrespOndent)
 Aboard President Roosevelts spe- ciai train, enroute to Washington, April 10-(UP)-Saddened by the heavy death toll of the recent south ern tornadoes, President Roosevelt approached Washington today pre- pared to direct the governments task of rehabilitation.
 The chief executive was aboard a special train bringing him from Flo rida by way of Gainesville, Ga, where he spoke last night to resi- dents of that stricken city. @
 Talked Tn Rain
 The special stopped half ain hour willie s+he psesitieilt. standing bafe- headed in misty drizzlc and sil- houted against the night by flares held by national guardsmen. praised the citizens for their hardy spirit and promised every federal cooper ation to sufferers there and in every other district that the tornadoes visited.
 Gainesville Scene
 Gainesville. Ga, April l0-(UP)-- President Roosevelt, speaking from a train platform where oil flares lighted part of the tornado debris in which 200 persons died Monday, last night promised all the aid the government can give to tornado vic- tims of six states. The president stopped in Gainesville 30 minutes, en route from Warm Springs, Ga, to Washington, to question state, city and Red Cross officials about problems of rehabilitating more than 1000 families here, and an
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secretary Of labor; Luis Leon, former secretary of agriculture, and Meichor Ortega, former governor of Guana- juato state, were deported with him.
 Gales was seized suddenly at his Santa Barbara ranch, about IT miles from the city, by nearly 100 soldiers and detectives who appeared at midnight. It was this property of Gales that was seized and held for 48 hours by communist women re- gently.
 Morones was arrested on the road to Acapulco; Leon at his palatia1 residence in Chapultepec heights; and Ortega at Tehuacan.
 They were held under guard all night and at 8:10 a. m. placed in a an-American Airways plane bound for Brownsville.
 CardenaS Gave Orders
 President Lazaro Cardenas, who smashed the political power of Gales, ordered the deportation. For
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COP. PRIMARIES
 WILL BE BITTER
Local Republican Club De- mands Open Caucuses;
 Another Group Busy

Bitter contests in the coming To- cal g. o. p. primaries became cer- tainty last night. Members of the Waterbury Republican Club, meet ing at 36 North Main street, issued a formal demand for open caucuses to select delegates to the town and senatorial conventions at which delegates to the state convention will be chosen. They also demanded that the names of the town committee members for i036-l037 term be chosen at open caucuses.
 Another Group Busy
 In the meantime a group calling itself the Republican Reorganiza- ton Publicity Committee" has is- sued a call for an open meeting of
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St. Mary's cemetery and a Hanover township school director, was blown to bits when he opened the pack age. His son-in-law, Clinton, a school teacher was injured seriously.
 Maloney was in the kitchen of his Georgetown home when he opened the package sent him. It exploded, leaving him critically injured and also causing hurts to his daughter, Margaret, IT, and his son, Thomas, Jr., 4. Kniffen receievd a bomb but postal inspectors rushed to his home and recovered 1t before the former sheriff had opportunity to open the package.
 Mailed in Local Office
 All the bombs were mailed from the local postoffice.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
GOOD FRIDAY SAVED THEM

Washington, April ACKNOWLEDGEMENT penitent law-breakers, charged with offenses ranking from drunkenness to soliciting aims, were lined up before Police Judge Edward M. Curran. Do you know what day this is?" the judge asked "Yes sir It's Good Friday" spoke up one prisoner "If let you go will you spend some time in church, being sory?" Judge Curran inquired. Ceases dismissed.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
GERMAN ENVOY DEAD

London, April 10. CUP)-Leopold von Hoesch, German ambassador to Great Britain since November, 1882, died suddenly today of heart dis ease. He died at 10 a. m. 6 a. m. EST) at the German embassy at g Carlton House Terrace. The am bassador was 54 years old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
ATTY. STEEL OF TWISTED DIES

Winsted, Conn.,, April 1O-(UP)-AIber T. Steel, GA, former prosecuting attorney of Winsted town court, died today after long ill- ness Until II years ago, Steel was minister of the Congregational church here. Since then, he had been practicing law. Resides his wife he leaves two sons, Lyman Steel, Madison, and Lowell Steel. West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10

Geneva, April l0-(UP)-The In- ternational Red Cross notified the League of Nations today that 1t in- tends to send a commission to Ethi- opia to investigate mutual Italian and Ethiopian charges of atrocities in their war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
One Man Bloun To Bits, Four Other People Are Hurt
Bombs Were Sent Through Post Office at Wilkes Barre -Caretaker at Cemetery Shot to Pieces;
 Others Not Seriously Injured

Wikes-Barre, Pa, April 10 = (UP) - One man was killed and four persons were injured today by bombs sent through the mails. Michael Gallagher TO- was killed at
 his home in Hanover township when he opened package containing bomb Explosives also sent to Thomas Maloney former head of defunct miners union Judge Benjamin R. Jones of the LuZerne county court, and Luther Knfen former sheriff Gallagher caretaker at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. April 10-(UP) Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to April Sth, as compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses Lnst Year $5,505, 136, ,202.ll S5,206. 806.3S8.69
 Receipts ,946.96 s2,964, ,056, ,05S.69
 Deficit s23sO, ,a7s.2 9s s2.242.75o.sso.oO
 Cash Balance S2,45S, ,924. .667.03
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-10
Deposed Dictator Was Seized ByAm1ed GoDt.
 Troops m Home Today
Him-They Were DepOrted to United States-Left in Plane-Landed at Brownsville, Texas
BY WILLIAM H. LANDER United Press Staff Correspondent)

Mexico City, April 10 - (UP) - Putarco Elias Gales, deposed dictator seized by armed government forces his home today and deported to the United States by airplane apparently aftermath of the recent dyna miting of the Vera CruzMexico City express
 Three of his chief supporters, Luis Morones, former
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