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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
New E11gland Is
 Battling Hard
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1 the worst flood in it's history.
 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad tracks on the north side already were under water. Many river front business houses ordered more pumps
 The weather bureau announced that the Monongahela would not reach its unprecedented crest of last week, when 1t and the Allegheny river overflowed the Golden Trian- gle," the chief business district, causing property loss of more than $20,000,000. The crest then was 46 feet-2l feet above flood stage.
 At 8 a. m., the official United States weather bureau reading of the river stage at the point" was PTS feet Flood stage is 25 feet. The water was rising at the rate of 3 to 4 feet an hour. An unofficial pre- diction said the waters would reach 30 feet before receding.
 Heavy rains in the territory drained by the Monongahela's tribu- taries were sending new torrents down the channel from West Vir- ginia. At Weston, w. Va, 10 streets were inundated to depth of five feet last night in new rise of the West Fork river. The stage there early today was near the high point reached last week. Roads to the north were blocked.
 The rains were piling up a new flood crest for the Ohio while the one of last week still was in the channel. Last weeks crest passed Cincinnati last night and moved on toward Louisville. The new crest from the Monongahela, not yet in the Ohio, nevertheless, caused the Ohio to rise at Wheeling, w. Va, one of the cities hardest hit last week. Captain H. R. Hill, supervisor of dams in the Wheeling district, predicted 8 foot stage, three feet below flood stage, by tomorrow.
 The Allegheny, which joins with the Monongahela here to form the Ohio, was not rising but weather forecasts for heavy rains in the AL legheny drainage basin tonight caused apprehension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

Plans were completed last eve ming by the arrangement cOm- mittee sponsoring the dinner dance testimonial in honor of Attorney Carmine G. Cpriano to be held at Waverly Inn in Che- shire tomorrow evening.
 The event will be outstanding in view of the great number of prominent citizens and members of various clubs and fraternal organizations. Many clubs and societies are sending large dele gations.
 Attorney Cipriano is very popu- lar and well liked among various organizations. He is an active member of the Knights of Colum- bus, co-chairman of the Water bury committee Pro- -Patria, mcm- Der of the educational committee of the Italian -Amercian Fedora tiOn of Societies and Clubs and the Italian Brotherhood Society, and honorary member of the PontelandolfO Society. He was recently appointed to the R. R. H. legal staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
SCOVILL COMPANY
 WORKMEN BURNED
Fire Ignites Alcohol as Huge COntainer Breaks
 Men Recovering

Seriously burned last night by flames which surrounded them when bottle of alcohol broke near an electric annealing furnace, two Scovill Manufacturing Company employees were reported out of dan- ger today at St. Mary's hospital. Most seriously injured was Walter Guerrara, 20, of 563 North Main street, who suffered second degree burns about the body. His fellow worker, Philip DiTillo, 20, of 1898 Oak street, is undergoing treat ment for first degree burns of the hands, arms, and legs. Neither man is on the danger list, according to Dr. Harold J. Curran, attending physician.
 The two are attendants at an electrical annealing furnace. DiTil- 10, according to hospital authorities, dropped a gallon bottle of alcohol from which he was attempting to remove the cork. AS 1t broke on the floor, the liquid spread close to the furnace and fumes caused the blaze, which suddenly enveloped the two men. Their clothing was on fire in an instant.
 In response to a telephone alarm from the factory, several pieces of fire department apparatus arrived but the fire had been put under control by the factory fire depart ment. Damage to factory property was slight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

frontiers-a thing which ill-armed Ethiopia could hardly do against the well-fortified positions now es- tablished on invaded ground.
 Italy May Weaken
 Eventually, they argue, Italy will tire of the struggle, reach point financially where it can continue no longer on the present scale, and look for peace.
 At that point the great powers again will put pressure on the Negus. It is agreed that if he can, the Emperor will make terms. Up to the present, he could never have done so at the cost of one inch of the northern provinces. Revolu- ton by the chiefs would have con- fronted him.
 That situation still applies. Co., cupation of Amba Aradam, or of Amba Alaji, does not mean control of an easy road to Addis Ababa. The road is a t-to-nonexistent track which scales mountains or winds through Steaming lowlands and which is washed out for hun- dreds of meters at a stretch by a rain of any size. It would become worse under heavy traffic. And be- tween Amba Alaji and Addis Ababa are hundred other massifs as i'm posing as Amba Aliji.
 Loss of Tiyre Likely
 Further Italian advances slowly would reconcile both Emperor and chiefs to the loss of Tigre and part of the South, and the shift in Italy s southern strategy from the Walwal to the Dolo line seems to indicate Italy's realization of the fact.
 Despite General Graziani's de- cision not to prosecute the Ogaden attack in November and December, 1t is still considered that a route through Jijigga and Harrar pro- vides the easiest access to the rail- road and thence possibly to Addis Ababa. But nine-tenths of the country traversed is useless desert. Dolo is another matter.
 Between 1t and Addis Ababa are the Sidamo gorges and mile after mile of mountains almost without roads, but the country is fertile, and in the event of peace negotia- tions Italy could demand sover- eighty over anything it succeeded in capturing. Many Philippians think the Italian General Staff long ago abandoned the idea of complete conquest of the country, and shifted it's southern offensive to Dolo as offering the greatest advantages to conquest.
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local talent production. Music will be in charge of Charles w. Platt and large chorus from the various churches of the city, trained under his direction, will sing during the entire performance.
 Costuming will be elaborate and with varied lighting effect, the re- Sulting scenery will be 8 brilliant display of colorful pageantry.
 The story of the production begins with modern-day prologue, then comes the story of Joseph being sold into slavery, his elevation to the governorship of Egypt and his final reunion with his brothers. Following this episode comes the complete story of deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, the plaques. the journey through the Red Sea and the march through the wilderness are portray ed with dramatic intensity. Other scenes in the production are the ac- tual giving to the people by Moses and the portrayal of "The Nativity, which will be the closing scene of the program.
 Several changes in the cast have been made. John w. Potter will play the part of Moses; George Snow will play the part of Joseph's brother. Levi; Raymond Pidge will play Jerry" in the prologue and Arthur Sullivan will be seen as Sim con-.
 The reserved seat sale for the drama is being conducted at the Central Y. M. c. A. office. A few of the best in the center. near the front of the hall will be reserved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Pride Of WeiCh

The tenth anniversary of the founding of the circle was cele. brated last night by the Pride of Welch circle, Companions of the Forest, at a dinner held at the Colonnade. A theater party fol- lowed the dinner. Those attend ing were: Mir. and Mrs. Peter Cor rigan, Mrs. William Rooney. Mrs. David Grenier, Mrs. Martin Mc- Donough, Mrs. Lena Stevens, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Mrs. William Dunleavy, Mrs. Raymond Dun- leavy, Mrs. George Goggins, Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. Ackland Wright, Mrs. Catherine Malia, Mrs. Joseph Mcconnell, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Edward Martin, Mrs. Louis Dadario, Mrs. David Triggs, Mrs. Frank Robinson, Miss Mary Corrigan and Miss Marion Heaney.
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guns and planes target. And he is convinced that barring unlikely developments, men and mountains will be enough to bring Italy to terms long before the planned conquest is completed.
 Correspondents with the Italians feel that two or three years will complete the job of subjugation, that nothing can stop the Italian military machine. They have seen the other side of the picture and may be right. They have had op- portunity of watching the machine in action, where those in Adds Ababa saw no action at all.
 Campaign Plans Unchanged
 But judging from five months of fighting wherein each army clung almost exclusively to it's original plan of campaign, the Italians can- not possibly take Addis Ababa be- fore early in 1887. And even If they reach the capital, 1t will have no effect on the course of the war.
 It is a fact in this most incredi- ble country on earth that nothing occurring in one section has any effect elsewhere. The news simply does not penetrate. And the can- ture of Addis Ababa, from any of the lines of attack hitherto adopted by the Italians, still would leave the largest part of the country intact and resistant.
 Addis Ababa is not like other capitals. It is in no sense nerve center for the nation. It's possible that the fall of the capital would be followed by the defection of chiefs all over the empire, but it is hard to believe.
 It is doubtful that even the death of the Negus in battle or un- der a rain of Italian bombs would effect the issue in the long run. Many think it would mean com- plete collapse of resistance. This correspondent believes it would mean disorganization at first, and perhaps permanent change to in- dependent action by the chiefs. But resistance would continue.
 Food Vital Factor
 The real dangers, seen from the Ethiopian side, lies in two serious possibilities: first, that food and other supplies will run out; and second, that the troops, accustomed in the past to campaigns of a three or four months maximum length, will tire of the war and go home.
 Both are recognized by the Ethi- opiens. In all probability men will be detached from the front during the rains to till ground and pro- duce food. Arms and munitions are coming in freely whenever they can be paid for. And Philippians sec enough reserves of manpower tC keep a force indefinitely in the field.
 They also see, now, that in the long run the great powers would not permit complete Italian de- feat, even if Halle Selassie could force back the northern and southern armies to the former
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

Judge Edward MascOlO will be toastmaster. The committee in- cludes Chairman John DePastino, COChairman John DeVitO, Score tary Nick Zapp0ne, Treasurer Alphonse FerrarO, Attorney John Membrino, Commissioner Louis Bria, Alderman Charles Sciull0, Selectman Domenic Barbieri, At- torney Michael Galullo, Deputy Sheriff Clayton Briotti, Michael COlucci, Joseph Cicchiello, Joseph Simone, Carl Gemino, Carrnine AlbinO, Ralph Belloise, Umberto Santopietro, Antonio Albin0 Thomas Colasanto, IT,, William Calabro, Peter De Leo, AgostinO Ag0stini, John Pann0ne, Daniel Mecca, Joseph De Luca, Thomas Fibre, Anthony Mole, Domenic Verrastro, Antonio Iannitto.
 The ticket committee includes Nick Zappone, AlphOnse FerrarO, Ralph Belloise and John De Vito. The reception committee includes the officers of the committee, James Ald0risio, Domenic Bar bieri and Charles SciuIlO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
TROLLEY co. CASE
 RESTS WITH JURY

A jury verdict was expected this afternoon in the $2,500 suit of Elizabeth Griffin against the Con- necticut Go. Trial of the case be- gan in common pleas court yester- day before Judge Edward J. Finn and a jury.
 The woman claims that @ defec- tive step on Q bus caused her to fall as she was leaving a Highland ave- nue bus May 24, 1884. She claims that serious injuries resulted.
 Attorney Albert W. Hummel reps resents the plaintiff; Attorney Will liam J. Larkin appears for the de- fendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
STUDENTS PICK HEROES

Ashtabula, Ohio - (UP) - A poll among high school students on Whom would you rather be other than yourself?" showed that Am ella Earhart Putnam and Abraham Lincoln were most popular among young men and women of Ashta- bula. Others were Betsy Ross, Flor ence Nightingale, Mickey Cochrane, Gene Sarazen and Daniel Boone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
In PiitshurR Zones
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, March 25 (UP)-weather forecast.
 MassachuTetts and Rhode Island Generally flair tonight. Thursday Increasing cloudlneeH. Bh o wer 2 Thursday night. Not much change in temperature.
 Connecticut - Generally fair toe night. Thursday increasing cl0udi , ness, Showers Thurnday night Not much change in temperature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Lady Trumbull Council

State Councillor Mrs. Ethel Brainard will be entertained by Lady Trumbull council, Sons and Daughters of Liberty, on April 28, 1t was announced at a meeting held last night in Engineers hall. Mrs. Clara Platt, councillor, pre- sided. Fidelity council of the same organization will be presented with a travelling Bible on April ', the book being sent along to councils in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

flood area sufferers. A donation was also made to a local Jewish society to help swell the Matzoh fund.
 One of the post members, Coim- rade Israel Greenblatt, is now confined to the U. s. veterans hos pital in Newington, where he will undergo a minor operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
BRIDGE RECORD CLAIMED

Berkeley. Cal. tUP)-John Druc- quer claims the distinction of hav- ing participated in the first bridge game ever played in England. The game was played in London 52 years ago when Drucquer was l2 years old. His brother-in.law. he states. introduced the game from Holland where 1t was known as Dutch Whist"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
VIEW. Auxiliary

Lieut.. Shea auxiliary, Veter- ans of Foreign Wars, voted $5 donation to the Red Cross drive at 8 special meeting held Monday night. It was also decided to pre- sent a gift to Lieut.. Col. William Carroll at a dinner to be given in the new rooms of Veterans of Foreign Wars on Bank street, Saturday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
BUSINESS MEN IN
 STAGE PLAY HERE
Biblical Drama Opens Two Night Engagement at
 WOmen's Club Tonight

"The First Commandment", Bib- Heal drama being presented under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A., will show for the first time this evening at the Women's Club, the curtain rising at 8:15. Local business men are taking the leading parts of this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Rebekah Lodge

Tonight at 8 o'clock the degree will be conferred on 8 large class of candidates at a meeting of Winona Rebekah lodge of odd Fellows in odd Fellows hall. Mrs. Florence Plumb will be chairman of the refreshments committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
nayid Fannlck Post

The initial joint meetinf or David Fannick post, Jewish War Veterans, and Auxiliary, met witn great success last night at the K. of P. rooms on North Main street. Commander Louis l.. Weinberg and President Minnie 0reenblatt presided. An exceptionally large attendance was on hand.
 Five cases of canned goods. doe mated through the courtesy oE the post and auxiliary. have been eol' iected and will be turned over to the Red CToss to help the Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Bunker HIll Society


 April 1, at a meeting of the Bunker Hill Literary Society by Frank c. Wright of this city. MT. Wright is staff sergeant connected with the 118th photo section of the 43rd division, aviation, 0. N. G.
 Progress of the city traffic sur vey now being conducted by a WPA staff was outlined last night by Major John M. Burrall, chair man of the citizens committee, and members of the survey staff in illustrated talks at the meeting of the Unico Club at the Elton. Major Burrall, who was assisted by Thomas Hurley and John Crowley, of the WPA staff. also urged his audience to assist the flood refugees.
 Speaking of the survey, he de- scribed interesting facts thus far compiled. He said the most com mon type of accident was the head on collision with rear-end collision following. Nearly 70 per cent of the accidents involved local drivers he said. The peak hour for collisions, according to the speaker, is from 6 to p. m, and more accidents are caused by male than female drivers. Major Burrall pointed out, however, that the percentage of male drivers was much larger than female. The lecture was accompanied by two talking motion pictures furnished by the national traffic safety council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Civitan Club

The nominating committee of the Civitan Club, at a meeting held yesterday afternoon in the Elton, brought in the following slate of officers to be voted on at the next meeting: president, Charles Velte; vice-president, Ben- jamin Robb; treasurer, A. L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25

termite. according to research work. CTS of tho Federal Writers project. Mushroom spores burrow Into w0od- en billings and foundations and abe sogb the wood as food, they state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
FrancO-Americans

Free naturalization classes for those of French extraction were begun at the Franco-American club rooms last night by Joseph Lemieux, publisher of Le Cana dienMore than 60 attended the first sesion of the series, which will be continued until June.
 Mir. Lemieux pointed out last night that examiners are becom- ing more and more stringent in ther tests of those seeking U. 8. citizenship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
Nosohogan Lodge

The first degree will be exem- plified on a large class, April T. at @ meeting of Nosahogan Lodge of odd Fellows. The lodge IS planning an entertainment Tor March 3lst in odd Fellows hall: On April l4th or 2lst the second degree will be exemplified and on April 24th the lodge members plan to visit Oronoke Lodge of Strat- ford. On April 25th the loca! group will visit the Hartford Lodge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
MUSHROOMS DAMAGE HOUSES

San Francisco (U.PJ-The c0m- mon mushroom can be nearly as dee slEuctlvo to wooden buildings as the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
FRATERNAL NEWS---

Pride of Welch Circle Celebrates 10th Anni- versary - Civitan Nominates Officers = Lady Trumbull Council to Entertain State Councillor -Rebelah Lodge to Initiate Class Tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-25
ETHIOPIAN WAR STALEMATE SEENI WITH NECUS REICNINC OVER AREA UNOCCUPIED BY ITALIAN LEGIONS
Addis Ababa Observers Doubt Invaders Can Subiugate Entire Empire, Due to Growing
 Cost of Campaign
By EDWARD w. BEATTIE limited Press Staff COrrespOndent)

25-UPItays invasion of Ethiopia probably will will his sovereignty huge territory informed observers believe
 correspondent six months in Addis their attack where they punched and Italian
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
FUNERAL HELD
UP FOR QUIZ

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 12G.N.S).
A funeral was disrupted here today
as police ordered an investigation
into the death of Mrs. Ann Powell
CrookShank, 70, who three months
ago was defendant in a sensational
divorce action in which her 85-
year-old husband accused her Of
intimacies with youth of 81.
Mrs. Crookshank died here
Tuesday, and today Detective Cap
tain Blaine Steed had ordered the
funeral postponed while he checked
"a series of phone calls purporting
to show she died after meeting
with foul play" He said he would
question a number of persons,
including her husband and Thad-
deus Pickens, who was named as
correspondent in the divorce &C
ton"
In the divorce suit, Mrs. Crook,
shank counter-accused her octo'
genarian husband, David C. Crook
shank, with philandering. The di'
vorce was denied.
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
BOY, 7, SEES
MOTHER SLAIN
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house on the estate, where they
had been residing for some time.
Mrs. Martin was virtually de-
capitated.
The Staying climaxed a family
quarrel between the two over al
legged attentions being paid to
Mrs. Martin by another man whose
name has not been revealed, police
quoted Martin as saying.
Mrs. Martin had informed him
that she had a date" with the
other man for tonight, and Martin
told her she could not go.
During the quarrel. according to
the story Martin told police, his
wife grabbed piece of iron pipe
and attempted to strike her hus.
band.
Martin in turn grabbed a knife
and slaShed at her. he told officers.
The woman apparently died in,
stantly.
Son Saw Battle
The couples 7-year-old son,
Kenneth Edward, watched the
battle to death between his par,
ents. Police quoted the child as
saying:
81 saw Daddy cut her neck"
The couple also have a 3-year.
old son. who was asleep at the
time.
Martin. who has been living in
Miami for a number of years, was
held on an open charge at police
headquarters pending further In,
vestigation of the case. Police
were investigating his story that
his wife had attempted to strike
him with a piece of pipe.
According to Sergt. F. R. Short
of the Miami Beach police, Mrs.
Martin apparently had been
struck in the face.
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
Franks Of Boyhood
Recalled As London
Visits An Old Friend

BOSTON. Sept. IL GN.sD.
Boyish pranks of three decades
ago came to life again today for
Governor Alfred M. Landon as he
prepared to spend a reminiscent
weekend with Laurence L. Fred.
erick, Newton business man and
his boyhood companion of nearly
two score years ago.
Frederick and the Republican
presidential nominee became
chums years ago when Governor
Landon, then a resident of Ohio,
spent his vacations in Greenville.
Pa, where Frederick's parents
lived.
Their paths separated and it
was only recently that Frederick
recalled the man who is leading
the Republican campaign this year
was the boy (then known as
"Squint Eye") with whom he used
to play on the Frederick farm. He
wrote to Governor Landon, who
replied with lengthy recollectionS
of the "old gang" and incidents
of the vacations in Greenville.
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
LIBERALS JOIN
FOR PRESIDENT

CHICAGO, Sept. IL 0N.S0.
The newly organized National
Progressive Conference stood ad.
journed today after meeting here,
indorsing the candidacy OF Presi.
dent Roosevelt, and drawing up
a formal statement Of princi-
pies"
Under the Craftsmanship of
Senator Robert M. La Toilette of
Wisconsin, a group of approx.
mately 100 liberals Of various
political persuasions met behind
locked doors and effected the
permanent organization.
Among those participating in
the session were Mayor Fiorello
H. LaGuardia of New York city;
Governor Phil La Toilette of Wis
consin; Senator Hugo L. Black
CD Of Alabama: Senator L. B.
Schwellenbach CD of Washing,
ton; John L. Lewis, president of
the United Mine Workers OF Amer
lea, and Sidney Hillman. president
of the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers Of America.
A telegram signed by Senator
La Toilette and dispatched to Pres
ident Roosevelt, read:
"The Progressive conference
composed of liberals of all par.
ties meeting in Chicago today
has Endorsed you for reelection.
We are now proceeding to organ
ize in every state in the Union
for the purpose of waging a
vigorous campaign for your re-
election and the furtherance Of
the fight for equality of OppOr-
tunity.'
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
Vacation Days Over
For Landon FAMILY

DENVER, Sept. IL UN.SO
Vacation days ended today for the
family of Governor Alfred M.
Landon of Kansas.
Mrs. Landon, wife of the Re
publican presidential nominee, left
by train at 4:30 p. M. Friday, for
Topeka, Kan, accompanied by her
two small children, Nancy 10, 4,
and Jack. 2; her stepdaughter
Peggy Anne, 10; her mother, Mrs
s. E. Cobb; her secretary, and the
children's nurse. They have spent
the summer at a ranch near Estes
Park, rs miles north of here.
VOTE AMERICAN
Draw . picture of PODeye's POppa.
Sec Mondays Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1936-09-12
Gridders to Drill

Delta Phi Sigma, strong young
football team. will work out to-
morrow morning at 10 o'clock at
Sixteenth and Kennedy Streets.
All members are asked to report.