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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
ALLEGED TRAIN
WRECK PLOT.
INVESTIGATED
Wife of Engineer Fails to
Make Bond: Was not In
surance Beneficiary

PENSACOLA. Fla. April a.
UTP)-I.. W. Vann.. 70-ycar-o!d
engineer made his three sons
hcncriciaricS Of his life insurance,
authorities revealed last night a.
,h.y pushed investigation Of an
alleged plot by his lO-year-oId
wife to send to death in a tram
wreck.
Mrs. Vann. attractive house
wife 80 years the junior OF her
husband. is accused to plotting 10
wreck her husbands train, collect
his life insurance and use the
money as a dOwry to wed another
man. w..
Revelation of terms Of Vann 5
life insurance, however. showed
that Mrs. Vann would not profit
ed financially by her husband 5
death. The three sons OF the en-
gineer by a former marriage are
beneficiaries for the $4,000, dou-
bic indemnity policy he carries
authorities said.
Sheriff II. f.. Candy last night
limited an important break IN the
case naS developing with dIScoV-
rrv of a negro who allegcdly pro
cured Il >pikc-pulling bar for the
two negroes accused with Mrs.
Vann i'm the alleged plot.
Candy minated he may con
front Allen LangStOn, TO-year-old
negro Woo Doc doctor, and Allen
Finney, I6-year-Old negro, with
the unnamed man who aSSertedIy
furnished the bar. LangSt0n anu
Finney allegedly have confessed
to two unsuccessful attempts TO
wreck Vann'S train.
According to police, they assert
ed Mrs. Vann promised them $50
for their sabotage work, and $500
''if we done a good job
While Mrs. Vann renamed IN
Jail. unable to raise $4,000 bond,
the sheriff's office continued to
seek evidence to complete subStan-
tiation of their charges.
They claimed they had located
a filling station where LangstOn
and Finney aSsertedly, bought five
gallons of gasoline en- route to
Cantonement, Fla, were an at
tempt to wreck Vann's Louisville
and Nashville train was made.
Mrs. Vann repeatedly drove to
he station later and instructed at
PENDANTS mot to tell that the ne
yrocs filled the car as it might
result i'm court scrape and they
lon't want to figure in anything
ike that"
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
Grove st. Church
Event Is Enjoyed

An enjoyable and insipartional
Easter program was held last
evening i'm the Grove Street Cos
pei Church. The first part Of the
program consisted of recitations
and choruses given by the children
and young people. chorus Of
about fifty children forming the
choir. The latter port of the pro-
gram consisted of theshowing of
twelve beautifully colored slides
depicting the death, burial and
resurrection of Jesus accompanied
by singing, and thereading of APP
propriate scriptural passages. A
large crowd was present for the
occasion.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
One Colombian
Duelist Wounded

BOGOTA. Colombia, April H.
| (UPD.--LuiS Cano, veteran news,
paper editor and one Of Colon.
bias delegates at the Rio de
Janciru peace conferences with
Peru, was wounded slightly last
night in pistol duel with Juan
LoZan0 \ LOrZano, son Of the
former Colombian minister to
Washington, Fabio Lozano.
CanO, part-owncr Of Boaota'S
leading afternoon newspaper, FL
Espcctador, challenged LozanO,
also a journalist, for questioning
the patriotism Of the Colombian
negOtiators at Rio de Janciro. In
addition To Cano these were Gull
Icrmo Valencia, noted poet, and
Urdaneta Arbeiaez, present Coz
Iombian minister to Lima.
The duel was fought at 6:aO
p. IN. Cano was wounded ins the
shoulder. There was no reconcile
alton after the encounter. Z
Lozano had particularly cr'iti-
cized the Colombian ncgotiators
at Rio for failing to obtain ma
terial separations from the Peru
Wan government for the burning
Of the Colombian legation at Lima
during the ColOmbia-Peru cOntro-
vcrsy over the Amazon port Of
Lcticia.
Lozano'S brother Fabio was Co
lombian minister to Peru when
the legation was burned and he
had to flee for his life.
Cano. after publishing an ener-
gctic reply to Lozano's criticism
in yesterdays issue Of FL ESpecta-
dor, sent his seconds to LoZano.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
MRS. Ellen Mason
Called By Death
Rock Hill Resident Leaves
Sister at Flat Rock

SPARTANBuRG, April ID
Mrs. Ellen Mason, SO, of Rock Hill
died at Tucapau, near Spartan
',urg. Sunday. She was visiting
her daughter, Mrs. lola Williams,
when she became i'll. Surviving
ere her husband, w. w. Mason;
four sons. w. c. Mason, of Tux
edo, n. c.; F. p Mason of Gas
tonia, n. c.; Tom Mason, of Tu-
capau. and Lee Mason of Rock
Hill; three daughters, Mrs. VII
Iiams, Mrs. Ida Thompson and Mrs
Ada kim of Rock Hill; a brother,
John Shipman OF Union; and two
sisters, Mrs. Amanda Shipman, OF
Spaltanturg and Miss Emily Ship
man of Flat Rock, n. c.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
CT. Bland Given
Chance to Survive

The condition Of c. F; Bland
former 1Iendersonville business
rlan who was seriously injured
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
'ON same JOB
FOR 60 YEARS
Louisiana Vital Statistician
Never Had Vacation;
iii For 10 Days

NEW ORLEANS, La, Apr. IA.
. ITP).-Paul Henry LanauZe is a
steady worker. Yesterday he COM
Melted 60 years at one job. He
has worked every day; never had
vacation. The only time ne was
away from his desk was ten days
last wear when he was sick. Then
tbev had to carry him bodily from
the Office. He is recorder of7vital
statistics for New Orleans.
He estimates he has issued $780,
O0O marriage licenses; $1,000
death and 100000 birth certifi-
catee He has issued marriage Ii
cpnses to man, then his son, then
his grandson. He has seen the
times change from a day when a
man was accompanied by his ia
ther and the father of his bride
to-be when he came for Il license,
until now the girls themselves Of
ten come for licenses.
Strange people have come to
him. like the man several years
ago who wanted a license to marry
the ashes of his cremated sweet
heart.
The baldish, bespectacled re-
corder leads almost clustered
life, so regular is his routine of
Using, eating, working and retir-
inc. lie is.at his desk on all hoIi-
DAVIS because neither the stork nor
the grim reaper take vacations
Irndrrtakcrs rouse him in the mid
die of the night for permission to
send bodies out Of the city.
He took the job on April -,
1876, as clerk for the state
board of health. Even when ne
was married, back in 1880, he had
the ceremony performed after
hours and was at his desk the
,,,,.I ,I.,u
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14

"A Gardener i'm England has
thrncd professional football play
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
BOMB STARTS
MADRID fight
One Is Killed As Spanish
President, Others Es-
cape Assassination

MADRID. April li.-tUP).-
One man was killed and se' eral
wounded in a gun battle between
Fascists and LeftiStS today short
Nv after a terrorist bomb exploded
alongside. a stand from which
President Diego Martinez Bar
,jos. Premier Manuel Azana and
other notablcS were reviewing a
Gala parade in celebration OF the
rhpubhc'S fifth anniversary.
Fighting occurred near Column
has Square. The bomb, aimed at
the presidential party exploded
harmlcssly without injurying any
one or doing damage but the
crowd nearby. fearing an asSaSSi-
milton plot by FasciSts against
massed mobiles of the new left
wing government stOrmed away IN
panic at the roar of the explosion.
One woman was injured IN the
crush. She was treated at a first
AID station.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14

Hutchinson, KanS., "cruiSer
cops" are abandoning ears for
motorcycles.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1936-04-14
ALE LOOKS BACK

HAVEN, Conn, Apr. ii.
EA recent survey by Yale
Iiea shows that Iale's
h graduate received his
! n at the age Of Is years
Ays. He was Charles
l% who was graduated in
Evening star., 1936-12-18

Even little girls of 3 to must have "Tyrolean'
fashions And what adorable fashions they are
with their colorful little skirts puff sleeved dimity
blouses and dimity aprons Something new for
ChriStmaSl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

mornings and hear the sweet coolng of pigeons or strident cries of the Blue-Jays. When I lay my weary head upon the pillow at night and am lulled to sleep by the muffled, whispering of wintry winds. I just can't help but sing Allelulia. 4s 's
 But just between you and me one of the cares that infest my day and which does invariably upset my mental equilibrium Is is the radio prefacer who repeat- edly doses my ears with the afol- lowing terse introduction. We will now favor you with our hits and bits program"
 As if that was any program of favor either.
 No, renounce the Suicide Club but honestly, if you should read or hear somewhere of the trial of the state versus John Doe for the wilful and wantom murder of one Richard Roe, Q former radio announcer. sr9
 I hope you will stand by me, for I am sure you will understand.
 Man has no right to take his own life-that his privilege But fortunately, there are some logi- cal reasons for taking the life of another. Do you agree2
 Of course, you dol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

The recently renovated and re- decorated club rooms of the Knights of Lithuania will be opend tomor- row night for inspection. New fur- niture which is expected to arrive tomorrow, will be placed through out the premises. It was voted at a aregular meeting last night to hold Q house warming party Friday eve ming December {.
 The program at that time will include dancing, refreshments, and entertainment.
 Included among the furnishings to be installed tomorrow will be a radio, stuffed sets, straight back chairs, tables and accessories, table and floor lamps, ornamental sfnok- ing sets and trays.
 officers of, the K. of l.. Club &C., tive on the arrangements commit- tee include, Julius Vilciauskas, presi- dent; Charles Rimkus, vice-president and chairman; Peter Lazauskas, recording secretary; Mary Orintas. financial secretary, and Mary 8. Mazeika, treasurer.
 Others serving on the committee are Rev. A. Edward 0radeck, Dr. Frank J. Hill, Harry Kenausis, Paul Kauneskis, Francis Puzas, Charles Karinauskas, Charles Sakalauskas. John Lesunaitis, James B. Valaitis, Adele Lutkus, Marcelle Andrikas, Mir. and Mrs. John Williams, Mrs. Peter Lazauskas, Professor Alexan- der J. Aleksis, Katherine Yarmela, Rose Lutkus, Rise Matthews, Ann Klimasauskas, Alice Staselunas, Re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

well covered. When they do 1t Is just as interesting.
 Usually. we find men select the weekend for their finale and women choose the middle of the week. These two facts may be explained as follows:
 Men are busily engaged at their work all week and their minds are occupied. The sudden let down over the weekend releases their minds from working problems and gives them a chance to brood and concentrate on their own persona al troubles.
 Women as a rule put in a busy two or three days In the early part of the week with the family washing and ironing. As they emerge from these tedious tasks, they evidently see no escape from its vicious regularity and dull monotony. Death, perhaps will solve their problems, for just be- yond lies true peace and happiness. There must be some hope in what the next world holds in store for thelm-otherwise so many would not try 1t.
 Allelulia
 Confldentially. at the present moment, I have Q profound regard for life and longevity. When I open my eyes these frost-crusted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

out however, that the entire d cision rests on the aiEe oz i1I5 #
 terbury grand list
 Town Chairman John N. cgnrT secretary of the board of nse411or1 stated this morning tIsat the WoE1 of whipping the tentative 7o1t grand list into shape VII be com. pleted in time for next Mondny'l adjourned executive session. He eNs pressed the hope that an increase in the grand list vii lbe shown this year. In recent years there have been drops. From io20 to leSS the grand list dropped SlO.O00, ,OO0. An increase in the ioS6 list is assureeI The size of the increase is tho main worry of the finance board. !:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Renovated Rooms Of
 K.OfL. To Be Opened
First House Warming Party Slated December 4;
 Mary FitzmauriCe in St. Mary's Hospital
BROOKLYN NEWS

1 gina Yanavict, Michaelena Vaicius, Adele Landrius, Ann Zilinskas, Na- talie Plangas, Mary Adomaitis, Mary Alubauskas, Vincent Urbanas, Helen Mikalauskas, Ann Lazdauskas, Hed- wiga Stulginskas, Albin Marcelynas, Anthony Bukauskas, Ursela sere- dinskas, Ann Alubauskas.
 Sophie LukminaS, Mary Kalvaitis, Ann Landzius, John Ambrozaitis, Mrs. John Ambrozaitis, John Jen- usaitis, pr. Walter selens, Anthony Kateiva, Esther Yoksa, Vincenta Vasilauskas, Helen Vasilavskas, Mary Barron, Mary Abrams, Sophie Zan- avich, John w. Stokes, Rose Bricie. Helen Ignotas, Stella Valencis, Phil- omena Digmas, Monica Stokna, Mi- chael Verbickas, Thomas Deliniks, Ursula Ulinskas, Wanda Vilis, Ann Stokna, Aldona Bukauskas, Helen Majauskas, Mary stokna, Albina stankevica, Albin Marcelynas, stan- ley Colney, pr. Matthew J. Colney, Alphonse Jarusevica, Vincent Klimas Joseph c. Coskie and John W. Bendler.
 Card Party Tonight The Holy Name Society of St. Patrick's Church will conduct 0 card party at Lyceum hall tonight. Both floors of the hall will be used. Prizes will be awarded the winners and refreshments will be served. Study Club Meeting FTtaa Naxs,YaN SsaAAkla0 aP Ak Ia seph's Holy Name Society Study Club will be held tonight at the Congress avenue school at 7:46 o'clock. Rev. Benedict daurohskas will be the principal speaker. Hospitalized
 Miss Fitzmaurice, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitzmaurice of Chipman street, and an employe of the Connecticut Light & Power O., was removed to St. Marys hospital yesterday.
 Mrs. Karinauskas Improved Mrs. Magdaline Karinauskas of Alder street was reported by St. Mary's hospital authorities today as being considerably improved. Mrs. Karinauskas is now reviewing visit- ors, after being held in confinement following a serious operation.
 Glee Club Meets
 St. Joseph's Modern Qlee Club under the direction of John w.. Stokes, will conduct Q regular re- hearsal tonight ct the Congress avenue school at 7:45 o'clock. Bazaar to Reopen
 The activities of St. Joseph's an- nual bazaar will begin again at the parish hall tomorrow night and will take place every night until Satur- day. Tomorrow evening will be K. of l.. night and members of that group will attend the carnival after tho termination of games In their bowling league.
 All facilities will be in operation and dancing will take place al leve- ming with music by the Young Melo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
CITY JEWELLERS
 MOVE TO FARMS
Two Thousand Families, Many on Relief, Return
 to HOmesteads


 Waterbury's tax rate for 1887 and the possibility of restoration of pay cuts to municipal employees to- day still remained Q mystery. The board of finance, In executive ses- sion yesterday afternoon, perused the tentative financial schedule for next year and adjourned for e week In the meantime the board of tax assessors will complete the task of compiling the l036 grand list on which the 1887 resources and ex- penditures vii lbe computed.
 Members of the finance board when interviewed today, stated that they will do all in their power to re- duce the tax rate and increase the pay of city employees. They pointed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

dians orchestra.
 Chorus to Meet
 Miss Bronie Basins will direct a rehearsal of the Venta chorus to- morrow night at Venta Hall, l0S Green street at 800 o'clock.
 Itams Minstrel
 The initial rehearsal for the annual minstrel show Of the ltam A, o. will take place tonight at the club rooms on 0reenmount Terrace at 800 o'clock. Director John J Jannetty asks all candidates report on time. The entertainment Will be staged January 8.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

They seldom try 1t again. At least, this is the story gleaned from @ statistical survey con- ducted over a period of 20 years, in Q large municipal hospital, on Q subject of suicide.
 Life, in itself, is @ constant series of contradictions. We have "self- elf-preservation--the first law of man, Tho drowning man grasp ing at 0 straw and the medical doctrine of "The will to live"
 Yet, on the other hand, we have thousands of human beings eager toforfeit their legacy of life, pre- maturely.
 Just why individuals seek free- don from this world and prfeer the next is a big question. That question with Hamlet years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

The increasing popularity oi' low-pressure tires has brought for:. a new pencil type tire gauef' which records accurately the preai sure in tires carrying less than stl pounds of air. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
CURRENT KILLS .HOPPERss

Gillette. wyo., (UP) w. !. O. Lubken Is one farmer who knows Q way to combat the grasshcppeF menace. Lubken rigged an elecn trical apparatus on his binder which electrocutes the grasshopl pers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
ELM CITY YOUTH
 HELD FOR TRIAL
EIuded Police in Auto Chase; Theft, Reckless
 Driving Charged

Michael LaPorta, 22, of 169 West street, New Haven, was given a con- tinuance until tomorrow on charges of theft and reckless driving by Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today. LaPorta was allegedly the driver of a car which eluded local detectives in chase along Thom- aston avenue more than two weeks ago with three companions, discard- ing stolen goods from the machine as they fled.
 The youth was arrested September 12 by Detective Connie Shanahal1, a few days after the incident. De- tective Shanahan and Detective Edward McElligott, who had been watching the four men on West Main street, near the Green, fol- lowed their car as far as Conner cial street, where the suspects eluded pursuit by driving across the rail- road tracks, over the filled-in Man. han canal and up Thomaston ave- nue.
 The car was traced through its marker number and New Haven police took LaPorta into custody a few days later. He was brought to Waterbury to answer the charges by Detective Shanahan.
 August Obernier, 55, of 116 South Riverside street, charged with vio- lating rules of the road, was given a continuance to the Monday ses- sion of traffic court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
NEW CITY COUPLE
 WILL BE HONORED
Mir. and Mrs. William Cur. rie Married SO Years
 Thursday

Torrington, Sept. 22-Mr. and Mrs William Currie of g Meadow street will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Thursday. An informal reception in recognition of the event will be held at their home.
 Both MT. and Mrs. Currie were born in Glasgow, Scotland. He is 72 years old and she is 70. They were married in Glasgow on September 24, 1886, and came to this country son afterwards, locating in Water bury. They moved from there to Bristol where they resided ten years
 The couple moved to Bristol to Torrington 38 years ago. MT. Currie was employed as foreman at the Turner and Seymour Foundry seven years after which he conducted a tea and coffee business about 30 years, retiring in 1892. Both still continue to enjoy the best of health.
 Mrs. Currie's maiden name was Miss Agnes Calder. She has a sister, Mrs. William Mclean of Waterbury and brother, Thomas A. Wilson, who is grand Esther of the O. E. s., and Mrs. Harold R. Cowles, and four grandchildren, all of this city.
 During their long period of resi- dence in Torrington, MT. and Mrs. Currie have gained a large circle of friends, who will join in extending them felicitations upon their anni- VerSary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
Hitler's Attitude COmnletelY Reversed

But Hitler has now changed his mind. The capacities of Germany have always grown upon what they fed. Each time a concession has been made to her or an accom- plished fact has not brought re- sistance, Germany has demanded more and more.
 In the days of the republic, the Rhineland was evacuated by French and Belgian troops before the treaty so stipulated and Germany was also relieved of the vast ma jority of the separations payments stipulated. Under Hitler Germany has gotten the Saar back by agree ment with the Allies. On his own motion, he has torn up the treaty of Versailles by reintroducing uni- versal conscription, creating a huge army and air force and sending troops into the demilitarized Rhine sector.
 Encouraged by these successes, he is now demanding more flor Ger man honor" He says Germany must be treated as an equal. The former Allies say she has been so treated. But the Nazis say she is not an equal of the great powers so long as she has no colonies.
 It is believed Hitler will not enter final negotiations to ensure peace in Europe until the colonies ques- tion is taken up. He has turned a complete somersault on this subject. The colonial question now looms so important that all private societies advocating the return of Germany's former colonies are being dissolved and the colonial problem will be pushed forward by an organization having the full power of the Nazi machine behind 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22


 by her people nor black troops to increase her military might. In specific words, Hitler wrote also:
 we close at last the colonial and trade policy of pre-war times and put forward land policy of the future. When we talk today of a new land, we mean, in the first place, Russia and its border states"
 In other words, Hitler said the German sword must conquer for it. self territory in Europe and not in Africa or elsewhere abroad. He re- peated it in his so-called political testament in his book:
 Strive for 1t that the foundations of our strength are not in colonies, but in home ground in Europe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22
.RUSSOLILLO GETS
 PURSE AT DINNER
Button Co. Foreman Hon. ored at Banquet at
 Patsy Browns

Charles F. Russolillo, foreman at the Waterbury Button Company, was a guest at stag party Satur- day night at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet. A purse was presented to the prospective groom by Herman Baer who acted as toastmaster. MT. Russolillo will be married Thursday morning to Miss Jennie Daddona.
 Those present were: H. Baer, MT. Kaynor, Perry Cohen, Walter Rei- bald, MT. Wilson, MT. Selby, Terry Ciarlone, David Bartolini, Oscar Daucette, Perry Pettinichi, Louis Pettinichi, Louis Ranauto, Armand Boisvert, Peter Daddona, Arnold Swanson, MT. PeebleS, Nick FasanO, Tony Iacoviello, MT. Barnhill, Dino Barnhill, Dan Lynch, John Powers, Andy Healy, Leo Drainville, Leon Frigan, John Buttani, Fred Derwin, Ross Snyder, Bob Hamel, Fred Knoblock, Wilbur Duxbury, John Brunetti, Ivan Vallee, Frank Orsini. and Eddie De Luca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-22

William F. Verdi of New Haven, the symposium on Food Allergy by Dr. Howard S. Colwell of New Haven and the symposium on Gyne- cology by Dr. Luther Musselman of New Haven. In the evening the section on Radiology with Dr. Har- old R. Lockhart of Bridgeport pre-. siding will hear Dr. Richard Dresser of Boston speak on The Radiologi- cal Management of Cancer of the Breast: the section on Dermatology and Syphilology with pr. Maurice J. Strauss of New Haven presiding will hear Dr. M. B. Sulzberger of New York speak on Recent De- velopments in the diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases of the Skin' and the section on Obstetrics and Gynecology with pr. Hartwell C.. Thompson of Hartford presiding Operative Obstetrical Procedures will see 8 motion picture depicting presented by Dr. Emerson L. Stone