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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Italian Armies Push Ahead
 With AM Possible Speed

ian forces was approximately 35 kilometers (2lls milesJ from Adds Ababa.
 The communique said Italian de- tachments on the Somaliland front were 50 miles north of Dagga Bhur' well on the way to Harar, after de- feating the forces of Omar Saman- tar. who was wounded severely. HIS son, Erzi, was killed.
 The text of the communiqne sald
 Marshal Badoglio telegraphs that our motorized columns, having crossed the Termaber pass, occupied Debra Brehan, former capital oi the shOa region. Our vanguafds are 4O kIlometers beyond Debra Bhehan.
 In the southern front our rapid adyanee continues. Despite violent rains, our attachments reached bO kll0meters beyond Dagga Bhur, where they defeated and dispersed the armed followers of the well- known omar 6amantar,
 "RamanlaT was accused or the murder Of Captain Carplei ln 1928 ue later joined the Neglls and was app0inled a Salarled chief. In the hatlle he was grayely w0iinded and hls son Erzl killed, with about 20 other armed followers,
 eThe inhabitants of ogden i0ys 0usly welcomed 0ir libefaiing troops,
 "oln aviation ls most active all along ihe front"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Pillaging NatiDes Are
 Making Attacks Upon |AH Foreign Legations
American Legation h Ethiopia Asked Help
Sent Appeal Direct to Washington for Ad-Coudnt Get in Contact With British Compound;
 Americans Fought GameIy

Washington May 4-(UP)-The American legation in Addis Ababa under intermittent fire from guns Tn ne hands of native Philippians at (Adds Ababa te) radio dispatches to the state department revealed today American Minister Cornelius Van Engert at Adds Aoan made dramatic appeal by radio today for "a Lewis gun and few ks with which to hold the beleaguered Amer ican compound against Ethiopian horde.
 Direct Appeal To Capital
 Unable to communicate with the British legation four miles away through streets streaming with roting plag- ing natives Enger sent his message for over sputtering portable radio direct to Washington When radio techncians received the message at the huge naval wireless station at Arlington Va the state de partent teephoned British authorities in London asking them wireless the plea back to Adds Aoaoa to the 6 ish minister.
 Messengers Turned Back
 Enger said he had been unable to Wn 4ba citv from the American legation Two messengers sent out by Enger with appeals to the British minister for help had been turned back Engert said - He asked Washington to get in touch with London imme- diatelv and attempt to communicate with the British legation at Addis Ababa, reayng his request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
JOHN H. COSS IN
 BUSINESS TALK
Industrial Activity Was Not as Brisk at Present
 as in December

Industrial activities at the pres ent time are not as good az they were in December, yet the question of whether the usual summer slump in the copper and brass fabricatlng business will start on schedule this year or not is a doubtful question to answer at this time, John Fl. Goss president and general superin- tendent of the Scovill Manufactur- ing company stated today. The fac' that Congress is in session consid- ering many matters of a national political nature closely affecting the brass and copper industry is largely responsible for the unsettled situa- ton of the present, he pointed out
 Plants Hold Their Own
 With the present price of virgin copper up to $50 cents, the brass and copper fabricator plants have been holding their own to certain extent, 1t was explained. Some local plants reported an increase in bus- mess of from 60 to 70 per cent dur ing last month. This was larger than
 
 the business for March.
 December, however, was big month at the Scovill plant, Vice. President Goss pointed out. The us- uaI summer slump starts, he said, late this month or early in June. usually. However, he pointed out, with business at it's present level there is a possibility that the slack period may be delayed. Activity in congress will have much to do with this, however, he asserted.
 Get Share of Orders
 Asked IT many government orders were coming into the Scovill plant. MT. Goss said that the concern is receiving it's normal share of gov- ernment work. The contracts, he ex- plained, are being obtained by com petitive bidding just as in the case of work procured from private indi- viduals.
 Employment at the Scovill plant is holding up well at the present time and will not be affected unless a severe summer slump in business sets in. MT. Goss pointed out that last year the slump started on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Fiue Contents Are Set Ablaze h Spain
Two Churches Also Set Afire Because Of Strange RumOrs About Death of Chldren-MOb
 Was First RepuIsed

Madrid, May 4-(UP)--A mob sci fire to five convents in the Chamar- tin district of Madrid today and two churches in the populous labor dis trict of Cuatro Camonis as a result of false rumors that fascist women had poisoned children of working men.
 The rioting was an extension of trouble which started last night when a mob tried unsuccessfully to burn the church of Our Lady of the Angels after an unfounded run1or spread that four children had died from poisoned candy given them by a fascist widow, Ortensia Martinez, and a conservative, Antonio Bazan. Many other children were rumored to be Ill.
 Were Dispersed
 The mob gathered before the first aid station and a doctor was invited inside to see that there were no dead children there. Meanwhile, shots were alleged to have been heard from the church and the mob CrleQ VO DuTIl lI' 4HSJ WSAO AAS- persed by more than 500 storm guards in armored cars and motor- cycles.
 ~!:e church was attacked again today and set afire, the mob pre- venting firemen from approaching. They assailed departing worshippers and two priests, who were rescued by storm guards. One woman was injured.
 Disorders also occurred in other parts of Spain. In Seville, four men shot and gravely wounded Louis Torres, fascist. A passerby was also wounded. Shooting occurred in Salamanca in anti-fascist demon- strations.
 A strike of coal workers paralyzed all traffic on the rail lines from Madrid to Saragosa and Alicante, two of Spain's principal roads. Sufii- cient coal was obtained to run one mail train tonight on each line.
 A national mercantile strike tied up all Spanish ports and prevented ships from leaving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
TEAMMATES AT
 CURTIN FUNERAL

Pittsheld, Mass, May (UP)- Teammates bore Thomas F. Tom my) Curtin, 22-year-old Yale ath- lcte. to a grave in St. Joseph's cemetery today, following funeral services in crowded Sacred Heart Church.
 Bearers were Lawrence Kelley, Robert Taylor. Bernard Rankin. Robert Rain. Hadlai Hull and Whitelaw Reid. Taylor and Reid were among those who gave Curtin, Yale baseball captain. q total or 2l blood transfusions in his ll-week fight a rare type of amenia.
 Mrs. James Rowland Angel. wlie of Yale's president, was among those who attended the funeral mass. Others there were coaches Raymond Pond. Reginald Root and director of athletics Malcolm Farmer Of Yale; and Coach Robert Mahef Of Cha0le school. Members 0f Yales Book. Snake and AuTellan cluns also attended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
By REYNOLDS PACKARD (COpyright. 1886, by United Press)

With the Italian Army Approach ing Addis Ababa (via Army Field Wireless, Debra Sinai. May 4--(UP) Marshal Pietro Badoglio. is likely to be in Addis Ababa soon after the arrival of the first motorized units In the capital area.
 It is possible now to say that Badogli0 has directed this final ad- vance himself. I have seen him sev- eral times wash in the racing tor- rents like any private, and trudge along the muddy, rocky road ln or" der to Tighten hls automobile.
 As we advance on the final state of the campaign. tn c column of more than l.O00 motor units, there still is no resistance of any sort The native shepherdesses sing songs 0i welcome when the columns halt
 Now the column is advancing at night as well Rs by day, going along the road like lightning bugs, It Is possible Co see a few miles Oii the road the nickeFlng camp nres 0l remnants Of the bands Of warriors wh0 opposed the Italians and who are nov returning to their distant laFmlands.
 OfIlclai wAF eolnmunlque NO, eez, Iksiled at l,Ab p. %, 'B;Sb Q, Ill, EsIl kaid the vanguard ot ule nnaln ithl'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Americans Had Only Handa fuI, But They Fought
 Off Attackers so HARD PRESSED
 THEY ASKED HELP Many White Persons Are Reported to Have Been
 Killed By Raiders

London, May 4 4- UP) - The foreign office was advis- ed late today by Sir Sidney Barton, British minister at Addis Ababa, that a truck load of armed Sikh troops had been sent to the be- leagured United State lega- ton from the British com pound.
 At the request of Robert w. Bingham, United States ambassador, the foreign office in- structed Sir Sidney ito furnish all possible aid to the Americans.
 At 1:30 p. m., EST, after 8 lapse of several hours, the American le- gation apparently was seeking to communicate again with the naval radio station at Arlington, Va. which has been receiving their radio
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
MAYOR MAY GET
 FULL AUTHORITY
Aldermen Expected tt Vote for Purchase of
 Land for Bridge

Authority will be given Mayor Frank Hayes tonight by the board of aldermen, 1t is expected to pro- ceed with tho purchase of three pieces of property on Baldwin street to make way for the erection of the proposed new Scovills bridge. Op- tons on the property were obtained last week, as announced by the Democrat, and the aldermen will be asked tonight to give the mayor to sign the deeds which will formal 1y transwer the property involved to the title of the municipality.
 One piece of property is at the corner of Baldwin and Bridge streets. Another one is at the cor ner of Baldwin and River streets The third is at the corner of Bald- win and Mill streets.
 Land Is Necessary
 All three pieces of land are neces- sary so that the new bridge may be constructed. The structure, re- placing the old ontiquated one, will be wider, hence the necessity for more land. After the deeds are sign ed by Mayor Hayes the engineering department will proceed with the work quickly.
 Detours for traffic, including the route followed by the Connecticut company, are now being mapped out with the police department. The main detours will be over NH street and Hamilton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
DESTROYER FOR
 EMPEROR HALLE
British Ship Ready to Take Him, His Family to
 British Possession
Ry ALFRED STREET

(COpyrIBnt AU0O' VJ C"sVS~
 Djibouti, French Somaliland, May 4 -(UP)- The British destroyer Diana lay in the harbor today ready on A moments notice to take Em- peror Halle Selassie, his family ana close advisers, across the Gulf or Alden to the protection of the Brit ish flag in the Alden protectorate' British officials would give no infor- nation, but 1t was expected that the royal party would board the de- stroyer during the day for the l33- mile dash across to Alden.
 Very Sad Party
 It was a sad party that arrived here yesterday from Addis Ababa. As the imperial train stopped, the Empress Mennen alighted first, her face sad and tired looking. The white clad emperor was next. He shook hands with Governor Silves- Ire, British Vice-Consul J. E. Lowe the commanding officer of the Di- ana, and military officials Of the French Somaliland district. The empress was silent, hardly noticing what was going on about her. The imperial family was escorted to Governor Silvestres palace along the streets lined with troops, their guard of honor. The emperor drove With the governor in the first automobile.
 Emperor SOrrOwfuI, Worn
 The emperor was hatleSs. He
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
GEN. HACOOD TO
 BE RETIRED

Chicago, May 4-(UP)--MaJ. Gen, Johnson Hag0od announced today he had requested Of the president tO relieve me at once of command Of the sixth corps area and 10 give me the retirement t0 which ] am entitled after 44 years active ser' vice"
 Hag0Od, storm center 0f a e0ntrO. versy over his characterization 0i WPA appropriations as stage money" took command here only last Friday. IIe had been relieved 0f hls command Of the eighth corps area ln Texas and huspended as . repfimand for his remarks before a congressional committee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Final Neuvs Flashes
9O.YEAR.OLD MAN IN JAIL

Nashville, Tenn, May 4-UP)-Ninety-- -year-old Bud Lane was held in the county jail today following his arrest for stopping rock fight between his two "young" brothers Henry, 70, and Harrison, 65, by shooting Harrison with shotgun. The trouble started, Bud said, when Harrison ordered brothers Bud and Henry and sister, Tillie, 60, from farm he owned. liar rison and Henry started throwing stocks and rocks at each other" he said. "Then Harrison started cussing in front of Tille. That's when shot him."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
SUNDAY STORI'
 CAUSED DAMAGE
200 Transformer Fuses Blown Out 7S Tele.
 phones Affected

Two hundred transformer fuses were blown out, 78 telephones were put out of commission and one house was struck during the severe lightning and thunder storm which visited the city early yesterday af- ternoon and continued for into the night. Conectucut Light & Power officials declared that the trouble experienced yesterday established record for trouble during any one storm. The trouble reported by the Southern New England Telephone compan was normal. The house hit by lightning is the old aban- doned structure standing in Fulton park.
 Struck Near Thcater
 During the height of the storm the lightning struck a transformer on a pole in front of the Hamilton theater on East Main street. The theater was crowded at the time, great portion of the aduience be- ing children. The place was thrown into darkness by theater attendants handled the situation ably by throwing open all exits and admit ting daylight. There was no dis order
 Unusual Blowout
 Charles J. Allen of the Connec- ticut Light & Power company sta- ted today that the fact that 200 transformer fuses were blown out was unusual. In addition, he said, several of the transformers struck were entirely burned out. Repair crews were kept working continual ly throughout the afternoon, even- ing and early hours of this morn ing. Service was kept going with practically little interruption.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

three churches, was put to the vote after more than three hours, debate on the floor of the 32nd general conference of the Methodist Epis- copal church here.
 Under the plan, the three prin- cipal Methodist bodies of the world would be united with a total men1- bership of about S,000.000. The new church would be known as the Methodist Church.
 Before the plan becomes effective, 1t must be adopted by three -fourths of the smaller conferences of the M. E. Church. and by the govern Ing bodies of the other two church. es. Final action may not be taken for two or three years.
 Strong Opposition
 Stubborn opposition to the merger was voiced by a minority group, which included several negro dele gakes.
 The plan was presented to the general conference by Bishop Will liam r. McDowell, of Washington,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

 GIVE GOOD NEWS
Chamber of Deputies Told Something Will Happen
 on Tuesday Morning
By STEWART BROWN United Press Stan COrrcspOndcnt)

(Un1teu FreSS OJaH COTTcSpOnucHGI
 Rome, May 1 -(UP)- Premier Benito Mussolini intimated to the chamber of deputies today that the fall of Adds Ababa and final anni- hilation of the Ethiopian empire probably is only a matter of hours. Cheered by the crowded and ex- cited chamber, he disappointed the deputies by not announcing that the capital already had fallen, but said:
 General Mobilization
 q have ordered @ general mobiliz- atlon of the Italian people. To the Italian people I will make the an- nouncement you are expecting and to the Italian people, as on Oct. 2 (the day before the war started, will speak"
 Since the chamber adjourned until tomorrow at 10 @. m., 1t was assumed the announcement prob- ably would be made before then, and confirmed at the session.
 The premier's announcement was extremely brief. He prefaced 1t with a significant reference to Egypt, praising the late King Fuad and the state of Italian-E Egyptian relations.
 Mussolini was preceded by Co.'S tango Ciano, president of the cham ber, who also dwelt on the Egyptian question. Eulogizlng King Fuad, Ciano said:
 Shares Egypts Sorrow
 "Italy shares the sorrow of Egypt She recalls the kings career, his studies at the Italian institute and his knowledge of our language. Praising Fuad's skilful guidance of the Egyptian nation, Ciano made an obvious reference to Britain's control of Egypt when he said: "King Fuad understood the necessity of obtain ing greater liberties for his people Egypt has lost a great king and Italy has lost great friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
ITALIAN NATIVE
 TROOPS AWAIT
On Outskirts of Capital But Will Hold Back for
 Main Body ~s~
BY BEN AMES (COpyrlght, 1886, by United PrcSs)

Copyright, l936, Dy Unlted FrcssJ
 Addis Ababa, May 4 - (UP) - Italian natives camped on the out- skirts of the capital Of Ethiopia to- day awaiting the arrival of their main force before marching in. Be- tween them and their objective white flags fly on the native huts along the highway from Dessye' Foreigners remain barricaded in the legations and missions, watching the smouldering fires which have almost destroyed the city. Attacks on the Turkish legation and one foreign mission compound have been beaten off.
 Women and children have been evacuated from the American lega- ton and sent to the fortified Brit ish legation compound on the east ern side of the city. Mrs. Cornelius Van H. Engert, wife of the Amerl- can minister. alone remains Of the women. At dusk last night, for the first time in 36 hours, the 'streets became quiet as bandits took to the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
HAIRDRESSER
 SAVED HERSELF

New Haven. Conn, May 4-CUP) Miss Rose V. Biral, state com- missioner of hairdressers and CO.'S meticians, used bedsheet to slide to safety when fire destroyed her home Sunday.
 Trapped in her second story room, she tied one end of the sheet to a bedpost and threw the other end out of the window. She put on fur coat over her nightgown and descended into the arms of her brother and a passerby who were unable to enter the house.
 The damage was estimated at $lO,OO0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
GUFFEY COAL ACT UNDECIDED

Washington, May 4-(UP)-The supreme court today made certain new record for con- sideration of New Deal test cases by failing to hand down its decision in the Guffey coal act test. Failure to decide the Guffey case today meant that the decision could not be presented before May IS as the court takes two weeks recess after today. By May IS the court will have had the case before it for 67 days The pre-. vious record was the 60-day period required for the court to hand down its opinion in the IVA test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
FOUND DEAD IN PARK

Bridgeport Conn. May 4-tuPl Five days after ne disappeared from, Ad0lph Heske. SO. was found dead ln BeaFdsley park pond Sunday Wilh Q dozen knife wounds in his hodv. Medical Examiner pr. G. D. Tleiaica, wbO was fO perform nn sutonsg teddy, sad he believed the man committed suicide becauhe 0l falllng health,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
TO ENROLL MORE eco YOUTHS

Boston, May 4-(UP)-A vacancy for more than 2,4OO New England youths in eco camps will be filled by May l5 under authoriz. ation to bring the eco up to it's full strength of 35O,OOO, Major-General Fox Conner, U. 5. A., announced today. Of the new quota 1900 will be enrolled from Massachusetts, and 100 each from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut. The quota for Rhode Island has not been determined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
INVESTIGATE DEATH

Berlin. Conn. May l.~tuPp-A cOrOners investigation vas tlafiea today Co determine ihs eaute Of an automobile collision ln which Fred Adamec, %, Windsor, loft hh hie sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 4-(UP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to May 1st, as compared with a year ago: This Year Expenses Last fenr $G,0i7,524, 4,i96.2O $5,SS9,isz,SIS.1s
 Receipts $3. .36i 4.si437 $s.096.o57,l9s.ss
 Deficit
 s2,655, .ssi.93 s2.793.0s5.37s.i2
 Cash Balance s2,529. .402, ,GG5.3O $i,Ss0.676.s5s.2l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04

Repulse One Attack
 Although appealing for aid, En. gert and his motley little band oi defenders had repulsed at least one attack by the Africa marauders who stormed through the streets of the razed and footed Ethiopian capital. Engert calmly communicating in the formal language of diplomatic etiuuette made plain that he was prepared to defend the American legation quarters as long as the odds did not become overwhelming.
 1.-TWO messengers, he explained In his wireless dispatch to Washington, "sent to the British legation today could not get through. As com- munication with that legation is es- sential if we are to remain here please communicate immediately via London my request to Sir Sidney Barton, British minister here, that he get in touch with me.
 Could Hold Legation
 "Kindly state also that with the assistance of a few Sikhs and one Lewis gun, we could hold this lega- ton if the Italians arrive within a few days"
 The little store of rifles and re- volvers with which Engert was de-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
Methodists HaUe
 Voted ToCombine
 Under One Head
Vote Was 47O to S3-Bitter Opposition Developed Will Unite Three Bodies of MethOdists;
 About 8,OOO,OOO Members
BY REED s. DUNHAM United Press Staff Correspondent

Columbus, O., May 4-(UP)-The Methodist Episcopal church today accepted by voice vote the plan for union with the Methodist Episcopal church. south and the Meth ods Protestant church. The vote 47o to 83 The plan of unon which has been proposed by joint commission on nerdenoinational relations and church union of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-04
The Weather

Generally Fair Tonight; Unchanged Tuesday
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-04-09

called special election in the Abe.
marie city administrative school unit
to vote on the question of d school tax
of not more than 5 cents per $1OO
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-04-09
DISTRICT MEETING
OF LIONS JUNE SO
Immediate Past President of
Lions International Has
call to Speak

High Point April 9.-(SpeciaD-
Vincent c. Hascall, Omaha, Neb., i'm
mediate past-president of Lions Inter-
national, will deliver the principal ad-
dress at the annual district meeting
of the Lions club which will be held
in this city on June and 9, A. j..
Koonce. general convention chairman
of the lcca' Lions club, announced
today.
Mr. Hascall. making his first visit
to this section, will speak at the an
nual banquet session on June 9, An
other feature of the convention will
be a model luncheon for the official
delegates at noon on June with the
program in charge of the host club.
The High Point city council this
week took action to allow free green
fee privileges and free admission to
the swimming pool at the city's parks
to official delegates to conventions, a
move that was agitated by the local
Lions club and proposed at it's sug-
gestion. Convention headquarters will
be maintained at the Sheraton hotel.
Elaborate arrangements for enter
tainment of the visiting delegates and
their wives have been made by the
local program committee and will IN
clude golfing, tennis, swimming, boat
ing and sightseeing with an oppcr-
tunity to visit private flower gardens,
among which are some of the loveliest
in the state. District-Governor Forrest
C. Heath, Raleigh, will preside at the
business sessions.