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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
SHAKING BANDIT
 WAS SUCCESSFUL

Boston, July 6-(UP)-A tremb- ling bandit who escaped with $5Oo to $500 in currency and was sought today in the third Washington street theater holdup in the last six months.
 The bandit, who shook so he could hardly speak, held up Manager Ben jamin MeIansky at the Globe the- ater last night and forced him to open the safe and hand over the days receipts.
 The bandit ignored bags contain ing coins. As he fled the office. Me- lanSky shouted for help. but his cries were drowned out by warfare scenes in the motion picture, "A message to Garcia"
 Melansky said he was not certain the bandit carried a gun.
 His left hand was in his pocket and he kept something sharp point ed at me through the material oi his coat" he said.
 Last February three South Bos- ton youths, later captured and con- victed. held up the Keith Boston theater, several hundred feet from the scene of last nights holdup. and escaped with ei2.800.
 Several months later. a handti disguised with a fake scar was cap' tured as he ran from Loew's Or pehuui theater, also on Washington street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Of shs chrlsslan Advocate VIII give tho sermon.
 Tnre panel nddroenes will he given on saturday. .sThe Eeoblem of World Peeces being the general theme Ccnexesennan Herman F. Kopple- mann will present the theme as ie appears to Q member of congress, Attorney Kenneth M. Walser of New York will present the theme as it appears Co on ex-seTvlce man. The churchman's reaction will DC presented by Rev. T. Leroy Crosby
 m the evening q religious drama, 'aTho Half of My Goods" will be presented by the Trinity players of windsor under the direction os Rev Donald F. Dorchester.
 while the camp meeting doesn't close until Monday, Sunday will be the last important day Of the con- ference. The morning sermon will be presented by Bishop Ernest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
METNODISTS 10 SPONSOR CAMPS
State Veterans to Open FOrestviIIe Center, Sun-
 day, July l0

styles in religion may change but the camp meeting goes on. Ever since CIvil war days the Methodist camp meeting has attracted wcr- shippors and earnest thinkers. The 7lst annual gathering at Methodist camp grounds, Forestville, will be held July 10 to 27 with an un- usually fine array of speakers Threc bishops, c prominent editor, con- eresBman, 0 state ofiicial and large group of ministers and lay workers will be heard.
 State Veterans association day will open the camp meeting. There will be little of ofilcial program for it will center about the social as- poets. In the evening there will be the amateur hour and many partii- Cipants are expected to bring Thu. sical instruments and talents"
 On Sunday there win be service during the day with sermons by Rev. Everett E. Jackman of Athol, Mass; Rev. Theodore Bobilin of Waterbury and Rev. pr. J. s. Bur. nett of Clinch Valley, Tenn.
 The schedule of study periods will begin Monday. Home missions for- eign missions and temperance study will be started in the morning and Rev. Lloyd Morley will have class in a study of "The Book of Job." A temperance rally will be held ct 2:S0, the speaker being William Greene, highway safety director of the motor vehicle department of Connecticut. A panel discussion will follow the address. Tn the evening Rev. D. r. Ebright of West 0ranby will speak on "Why to India9"
 There will be Q rally of the Ladies' Aid societies on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Oscar E. Maurer speak, ing on "Women's place in the Town Work of the Church."
 Bishop Mcconnell to Speak
 The meetings on Wednesday will be of special interest owing to the addresses by Bishop Francis J. Mc.s Connell. He will be heard in the afternoon ct the district ministers meeting ct Asbury church, Forest ville and he will also peach In tho evening ct 6 o'clock.
 A foreign missionary rally Is scheduled for Thursday afternoon with Bishop John M. Springer of Umtali, Rhodesia, Africa, as the speaker. Friday will home mission day. Mrs. A. '. Osborne of Brook lyn, N. Y, conference president, Women's Home Missionary society will give the address. Tn the even- ! ing pr. Harold Paul Sloan, editor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Greatest Celebration In History Of HiA
 CEin1axed By CoIorfuL Display Of FiretOorks
thousands Witness Clos in9 Feature ParOchiaI
 School Champs
WASHINGTON HILL

x'hc most elaborate and ostenta- l1ug display Of fireworks in this Hltv was witnessed by more than Aa.oo0 people from all districts, ct Washington park Saturday evening.
 Bombs. aerial displays, novelty pieces naRnesium waterfalls and the fine ale. q replica Of the American flag us the band struck up The Star npAngled Banner" brought gasps and rounds of applause from the audience which was even larger than lost year. Sylvan avenue, which is the tilcroughfaYe bordering the park, and other adjoining streets, was lined with automobiles, and the large squad of traffic police which was assigned to the district was kept busy avoiding jams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

game with the StS. Peter and Paul nine, over whom they won Q S-a victory Friday, and also the pen- nant. This marks the first paro' chial league championship team ever to be produced ct Ct. Francis Xavier's and most credit is due I'd Curley, who in the capacity oi coach and manager hes given much of his time to teaching and drilling the team. =,
 The team and drum corps will meet ct the parish hall tonight nt 7:4D o'clock for the parade. Several good times gre in order for the members of the team including on ell day outing ct Bay View and Q trip to New York to witness Q big league ball game.
 It is understood that the team should meet the Merriman Aggrega. ton, champions of the public grain- mar division, for the schoolboy championship of the city. No ar- rangements have been made for the tilt as yet, but 1t is expected to take place either late this week or early next,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Rlehardeon os Philadelphia. IEe wlll also preach at the evening service.
 New hymnals may Interest many, but ail attending the services es- reclally in the evening VIII welcome the announcement that the audis torlum has been screened against insects.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
CHAMPION b1saUAL1E1ED

vienna, July e-(UPo--Tne Aus- trian Swimming aSociation today disqualified Judah Deutschs woman swimming champion, on the grounds that she refused to compete In the forthcoming olympic games ct Ber- i'm. Miss Deutsch is . Jewess. It was understood that she refused to swim at Berlin on the advice of her parents and to protest against NaxisIn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
FOUND DEAD IN BED

Stamford. Conn, July 0-tUPl-- stcvo NIksit. 4S. 2i6 Wyoming ave- nue. Scranton. Pa, a salesman Tor the state Home Improvement Co, Newark, N. J.. was found dead m bed today at the F. M. C. 4. where he roglatsred over the week end.
 The medical examiner said death was due eo . heart ailuaent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

ceremony with the Boy Scouts of Troop 9 in charge. Immediately following tho ceremony, 6 baseball game, featuring the Community Old Timers and Earbenderg Of Wash- Iiigton Hill got under way, and when completed the score stood at 10-0 ala favor Of the latter mentioned.
 "Rcd" Vallone dominated the track meet, which was the prlnci- pal sporting event of the day. Red" wl1o is from the Hill, too first places in the 100 yard dash and 40 yard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Scout Banquet

Troop Q, Boy Scouts of St. Fran- cis Xavier parish completed their summer term of meetings Friday night with 6 banquet At the parish hall. Twenty.seven scouts were present to enjoy the festivities and hear talks on the principles oi scouting from ecoutmaster William Oeughan and also 6 short dss- course on mixing scouting and re. ligion, by Rev. James M. Coughlin, assistant pastor of the church, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
RAaAhAll

The schedule for the Midget League ct the park opened this morning with the Hamiltons playing tho Pine Hills. Schedule for the rec mainder of the week is: Tuesday, Falcons vs Mohawks; Wednesday, Eagles vS Giants: All-Stars bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
ELEVENTH As TEAM

The new comedy Paramount plans for charlie Rusglea and Mary Roland. wives Never Know" will he their eleventh as m tam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Victorious Team

The championship team of the Parochial League, St. Francis Xa- vier, will receive due reward for their efforts tonight at the Palace theater when they are presented with a cup by the Ashley Club So enthused are the residents of the Hiil over the victory that arrange fnents have been made for the St. Francis Xavier Fife and Drum Corps to turn out and parade in honor of the team, prior to their acceptance of the Ashley Clubs prize.
 The boys have displayed a fine brand of play all during the season and especially SO during the final
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Supervisor

Supervisor dash, and was also 8 member of the winning team in the relay race. Sev- erai events were also held for the children of the Hill with the follow. ing results:
 Boys 12 years old, 50 yard dash
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

chaplain of the troop. Three of the boys Of the troop left this morning with the council jamboree troop for an extended mos tor.bus tour Of New England. MT, Qaughan also went in the capacity as assistant leader.
 Troupe Rehearsal
 The cast for the show which will be presented at ScheutEen park, North Haven on July i2, featuring the children of Washington Park, ia rapidly shaping Into Q well perform ing unit under tho direction of sev- cral supervisors. The next rehearsal will be held tomorrow afternoon ct the park ct 2:30 o'clock.
 Several car owners have very kindly agreed to transport the chtl- dren to the North Haven scene for the show. More cars are necessary however, and any who will be will- ing to serve In this instance are re- uuested to communicate either with Al Lawlor or Bill Shea ct the Com munity House.
 Testimonial Plans
 A committee to make plans for the testimonial in honor of Rev. James J. O'Connor, who for four years prior to his recent appoint- ment to Meriden, was an assistant pastor at St. Francis xavier's church, will be appointed tonight when members of the parish who are interested gather at the parish hall.
 Although the Holy Name Society instituted primary plans for the af- fair, 1t Is to be understood by the people of the parish that the soc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
List of Speakers

Immediately following the tracK meet, patriotic ceremonies appropri" ate to the day were held, with Atty. Vincent scully as master of cere" monies. The address of welcome was delivered by President Raymond Grady of the Washington Park Cofil- munity club. Other speakers were Rev, James M. Coughlin of St. Fran. ciS Xavisr's church; Rev. T. Leroy Crosby of the South Federated church; and Rev. Francis Murphy, of St. BarnabaS church, North Ha" ven, who until the time of his or" dination had been supervisor Of the park for three years.
 The Collegians from St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, with Joe Bowey on the mound, proved too strong for Danny Kerwin'S Tribunes, in the afternoon baseball game, winning by the Scant e.7 margin The game, which started late, com. pletcd activities for the day until 7:30 when 8 band concert attracted the crowds until the starting of the fireworks display. :,
 Complete results of the municipal track meet, which was 50 excellently promoted and managed by Bill Shea and Tom Purcell will be found on today'S sport sheet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06
Earbenders Win

Earbenders Win
 Congratulations are iil order for the committee fin charge for the fine and complete arrangements made for gala day. Activities for the day opened with the flag raising
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Won by Thomas Dooley; second, Bob Roland, third, Mccarthy.
 Boys i4 years old, 50 yard dash Won by Al Kriaiako; second, Billy Hattie; third, Bill Robinson.
 Boys i4 years old potato race--- Won by Al ,Kriaiako; second, George Byron, third, Billy Mattel.
 Girls l2 years old, 50 yard dash Won by Anne O'Connor; second, Doris Day; third, Adeline Shaker.
 Girls Ii years old, 70 yard dash; Won by Alice WedZunaS, second, Rosemary Day; third, Anita Fer' rari.
 Girls i2 years old, potato race; Won by Doris Day; second, Run Phclan; third, Anne O'Conror,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-06

Ns~Sv ~NfcSs~ vAsSeea v~ w keA SAS@AAw " night to take active part In the ar. engagements. The main business oi tonight's meeting Is to appoint a committee and set 6 date or at least Q tentative date for the testimonial
 Tennis Glasses
 Tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock classes In tennis, both for the be- ginner and advanced girl players will start under the supervision oi Miss Anna Wiedorn, who has been appointed by the park department The first hour of the session will be devoted to the beginners exclusive ly and the remainder to the better players. Interesting tournaments and matches will be included in the course, which from indications gathered by discussion, will prove very popular,
 Equally popular will he the boys tennis clubs which will swing into action at the Washington Park courts on Thursday morning ct 10 o'clock under the direction of Bob Blewitt, Registrations have been pouring In to the supervisors, indi- eating c membership, thus induring active competition in the ladder petitions which will be included In the schedule.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
SENATOR BORAH HAS NEW PLAN
 MONEY VALUES
Would Create Monetary Authority for Stabili-
 zation Purposes

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Creation of a monetary authority to stabil- ize the value of money is advanc- ed by Senator William E. Borah, of Idaho, as means of removing injustice to agriculture"
 In written article, Senator Bor- ah said taxation of city consum- CTS is not a solution of the farm problem" He advocates instead the creation of monetary authority directed to regulate the value of money to keep the purchasing pow, CT constant. Under the plan, the authority would be empowered to reprice gold and refix the gold con- tent of the dollar, regulate credit and use other means to raise the prices to the 1926 level and keep them there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
z|ONCHECK IS IN BAD, THIRD
 TIME, SPEEDING
Sheriff in North Carolina Nabs Congressman Co.,
 ing on Honeymoon

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 4.--Representative Marion A.. Zioncheck, Democrat of Washing ton State, residence at Seattle, whose fast driving has twice brought him in court on charges of traffic violation, ran afoul of the law the third time here but he was allowed to continue on his honey moon trip after being detained sev- eral hours.
 Sheriff A. A. Russ overhauled the Congressman's roadster two and one half miles south of here last Saturday afternoon. The Sheriff said zioncheck was doing 70 miles an hour.
 Zioncheck and his bride of four days were brought here and de- tained while Sheriff Russ called Alexandria, Virginia, officials and asked if he was wanted The Con gressman failed to appear at Alex andria Friday to answer charges of reckless driving The Alexandria of ficers said they did not want Zion check anG Russ allowed him to proceed south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
PAUL ABBOTT PASSES AWAY
 ON SATURDAY
la S k a Representative of Dupont Power Company,
 Dies in Seattle, Wash.

Paul H. Abbott, former resident of Juneau and for years popular representative in Alaska of the Dupont Powder Company, passed away in Seattle last Saturday ev- ening, according to advices received by R. E. Murphy, representative of the company, now in Juneau.
 MT. Abbott died as the result of throat cancer. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock at the Arthur Wright Undertaking Parlors in Seattle.
 MT. Abbott was born in Fort Davis, Texas, October 21, 1883 He is survived by his widow, two sons and one daughter.
 MT. Abbott first came to Alaska in 1917 and was employed by the Alaska Endicott Mining Company at William Henry Bay. In the spring of 1918 he went to work in the Alaska Juneau mill and joined the DuPont Powder Company as magazine keeper in August of the same year.
 Tn 1926, MT Abbott succeeded R. E. Murphy as sales representative in the Alaska Territory. His last trip to the north was made last August. During his illness he re- mained at his home in Bellvue, across Lake Washington from Se- attle where the family went from Juneau in 1930.
 MT Murphy came north in Oc- tober, taking over the duties again as Alaska Sales representative
 MT. At2ott mas a member of the Juneau Elks, having been initiated in that order on March 26, 1919; Masons and Shriners, of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
DEMOCRAT VOTE. HEAVY ALL OVER RETURNS REVEAL
Results in Second, Third, Fourth Indicate Def
 mite Nominations
NOME. May 4.-Unofficial re-

NOME, May 4.-Unofficial re- turns from Is precincts in the Sec ond Division give Anthony J. Di- mond 533, James s. Truitt, 409, Frank Boyle 343, Joe Holman. l47, William Hesse 40
 On the Democratic ticket for the Senate O. D. Cochrane has $50 and Howard Lyng 264 Cochran's cleo, tion is assured. For Representa- tives, Democratic, the following are assured of nomination, Leonard Smith, John Litchenberg, and George Laiblin The fourth place is doubtful with only six votes for Tolbert Scott over c. O. Roberts. It is believed here, however, that Scott will win out.
 Owing to most of the returns be- ing unofficial and numerous pre- cincts not turning in Republican re- turns, totals for Territorial offices will have to be made later.
 Democrats here are jubilant over the large vote for Delegate Dimond and others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
CHAMPION OF
 WATERWAYS
 PASSES AWAY
Pioneer Advocate, Inland Transportation J. t.
 Smith, Dies in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Mo, May 4.-James E. Smith, pioneer champion of in- land waterway transportation and one of the founders of the Missis- sippi Valley Association, died yes terday as the result of heart trouble.
 He was widely known in that movement throughout the country and in the States of the Missis- sippi Valley, where he centered his activities, he was called The Moses of the Waterways
 In was in 1892, while travelling in Europe, that MT. Smith first be- came interested in the development of waterways. Impressed by the manner in which they were utilized on the continent, he returned home firm in the belief that the scheme could be applied profitably in this country.
 Takes Up Work
 Immediately he began advocating the development of inland water ways in the United States. So strong was his belief in their value to the shippers of the country that in 1911 he retired as an executive of one of the largest hardware companies in the world to devote himself to the work and for IT years was one of the guiding forces in the inland waterways move ment.
 Until 1922 MT. Smith served as an organizer and leader of various agencies engaged in waterways work. In the latter year he became President of the Mississippi Valley Association, one of the most potent influences in the movement. The association engaged in waterways work through it's membership, made up largely of shippers. business men and civic organizations in the B States with territory pierced by the great Mississippi system. Pays for Office
 MT. Smith was President of the organization for six years, retiring in 1928 because of failing health. During his incumbency he not only
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
Unemployment Not as Large As Reported

NEW YORK, May 4. The New York Sun estimates the total unemployment in all Unit ed States industries, trade, min ing and transportation which the newspapers survey said covered 58 7-10 per cent of all fields of employment, amounts to only 3,840,330 persons
 The Sun characterizes as "pre- pcsterous" the tate ment of William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, that twelve million one hun- dred and eigthy-fOur thousand persons are wit h out normal work"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
ovERRUN BY DEsPERADOEs

NEW YORK, May 4.-American correspondents, in wireless messag- es received here, state that Addis Ababa is being overrun by despera- does endangering the lives of both citizens and foreigners, the latter estimated at 2,000.
 Refugees of g nationalities are being sheltered in the British Le- gation.
 One rescue party found five per- sons dead in front of the Turkish Legation from which the defenders had fled.
 At least ten Europeans were killed in the city during the last AS hours including Mrs. A. R. Sta din, of California.
 An American Medical missionary
 Continued on Page Eight,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
CAROL BEERY DAVIS
 PUPILS IN RECITAL
 WEDNESDAY EVENING

The music pupils of Mrs. Carol Beery Davis will be presented at a spring recital. Wednesday in the Presbyterian Church, at 7:45 p. m.
 Approximately thirty local stu dents will appear in the recital for which Mrs. Davis and her pupils have diligently prepared
 Tn addition to the parents of the pupils and their friends, all inter ested in music are invited, Mrs. Davis said today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
RETIRE M ENT IS ASKED BY
 ARMY OFFICER
Maj. Gen. Hagood Serves One Day as Command
 CT, Chicago Area

WASHINGTON, May 4. After serving one day as Commanding Officer of the Sixth Army Corps area at Chicago, Major General Hagood, who spent six weeks in military exile after criticizing WPA spending policies, has requested im- mediate retirement
 The veteran Army officer an- nounced he will write a book "in which I will show how the United States can get much better na- tional defense at much less cost to the taxpayer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
Tim Healy to Be
 COP. Keynoter,
 Washington State

PULLMAN, Wash, May 4.-Tim Healy. Bellingham attorney, for mer State Representative, has been named keynoter for the Republican State Convention in Spokane on May g, State Chairman J. N Elmer son said.
 Emerson said the convention must formally approve the selection how ever.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
Blaze Started by Lightning,
 Natl. Capital
Fire Occurs Three Hundred Feet Alb bove Penn
 sylvania Ave.

WASHINGTON, May A vio- lent thunderstorm swept the Ma tional Capital City Sunday.
 One bolt of lightning set fire to the old post office building spire 300 feet above Pennsylvania Ave nue and firemen put the blaze out after two hours of steeplejack work.
 The damage was slight. The building now houses a number of New Deal agencies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
EYES TURN ON PRIMARY,
 CALIFORNIA
Three Million Expected to Vote Tomorrow Tn
 5-Sided Affair

WASHINGTON, May 4.-Politi-, cal attention turned on the Far Western campaign scene as pos sible 3,00O000 Californians are ready for tomorrow's five sided preferential primary.
 Leaders of both political parties await results in hopes of gleaning indication of convention and post convention sentiment.
 The California primaries in- volve the names of President Roos- evelt, Gov. Alfred M. Landon, Up- ton Sinclair, Representative Me- Groarty and an uninstructed Re- publican slate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
LEFTISTS IN MAJORITY IN
 FRENCH VOTE
Have Working Majority of l30 in Chamber
 Deputies

PARIS, May 4. = The Leftists, known as the Peoples Front claim a victory in Sundays run off election. They claim more than 375 seats in the Chamber of Dep uties which gives them a working majority of about 130.
 Premier Albert Saurraut is ex- pected to submit his resignation as the result of the election.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-05-04
Movie Star Collapses
 from Heat on Location

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, May 4.-The offices of h-International Pictures said Marliene Dietrich col- lapsed from heat prostration on the desert near Yuma, Arizona last Saturday afternoon. She was un- conscious for five minutes. The temperature was l38.
 The actress was filming The Garden of Allah"