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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
CELLAR FIRE

4 cellar fire ct 1928 Bank street was checked in short order last night by firemen. The blaze started when Q match was lighted too close to an oil can.
 A car owned by John Shobrinsky of 638 Washington avenue was somewhat damaged last night ct 11:30 when 1t caught on fire. Fire men answered a box alarm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

and william Kelly as marshai.
 Invitations have been extended to the ofacers and members of thG following clubs to attend: Wash ington Park Community Club, platts kxills Community Club, and Over. look Cottage Park Club. 4 varied program of entertainment will bs presented and will be followed by dancing and refreshments.
 New officers of the Hopeville cluk Go bo installed include: President Ellis R. Akins; vlce-presldent. Johr Grady, ST.: secretary, Miss Anna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
HOPEVILLE CLUB
 INVITES GUESTS
Community Officers to Be Installed at School
 Gym Tuesday

Installation exercises of Hopeville Community club officers will be held in the Hopeville school gymnasium next Tuesday evening, at Q ?. m. The Washington Park Community Club officers will be in charge of the ceremony with president Ray mond Grady as installing officer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Lincoln House Assn
 Holds Annual Meeting
Wm. M. Harris Files 7tI Annual RepOrt-Reviews History of Relief Agencies, Purposes of Association

William M Harris, of the Lincoln House Association explained the aims and accomplishments of the organ zaon in lengthy report of the activities covering all 26 years of the work done by the organization at the annual meeting yesterday of the board of directors reading o the report made it evident that the chief aim of Lincoln House is to Hep people to help themselves Resolutions of thanks adopted for the pubc cooperation during the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
VIsltlng K. Of c.

Grand Knight William o. Connolly and Brothers Kiernan and LaRose of Daly Council, No. i2, New Britain K. of O.. were guests at tho meeting Of tho circle this week, being invit- ed to attend by Senior Coun- selor Neil Maloney. In Q short address to the equires. Grand Knight Connolly showed the benefits of such formal meetings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
lK. OF. L. COMMITTEE TO MEET TONIGHT

The committee ln charge of Che annual Valentine dance Of the Knights of Llthuania will convene this evening at . o'clock in the club rooms. Frank smudins, chairman of the arrangements committed, will preside. The dance will be held to- morrow evening In st Joseph'E auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
A TwO-HEEADED
 RATHER FOUND

Boise, Idaho - (Up) - A rattle- snake with two heads was displayed here by Major P. J. Todd, GOO dls- trict commander. The two heads were identical, with two sets of eyes and two tongues. The body was normal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

Sweeney. treasurer. Joseph pilking. ton; directors. Harvey Pelletlss John oaffney, Wilbur seeiey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
sixth PIlsce

Michael Mcdivney Circle, No. i24, stands sixth in Division V of the Best Circle contest as Of December 3i, l936, with a total of 600 points. Auburn, N. Y., with 900 points leads not only this division, but also oil other circles in the other divisions. West Bend, Wisconsin. with eso points in Division III Is second in the national ranking. Watch the results after the January figures are posted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

Pre-Lenten Social
 Social Chairman Peter Luddy was authorized this week to proceed with plans for Q pre- Lenten social that will be held in the Columbus club, Friday night, Feb. 2i. Squires only will be eligible to attend the event and no stags will be ale lowed. Counselors Edward Con- Ian and Thomas Scadden have been assigned to aid Squire Luddy and his committee in making plans for this event, which is expected to be both novel and entertaining.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Squire EmbIens

On Sunday night, February 9. Squire emblems were awarded to members of the third class. District Deputy John r. Robin- son and stephen M. Murray. field secretary and director or the Boy Life Bureau, aided by Grand Knight 0. F. Maloney, awarded the pins to the boys. Short addresses were made ny the officials. MT. Murray spoke on the high esteem in which Michael Mc0ivney Circle is held throughout the United States owing to its remarkable achievement in capturing the Best Circle honors during the year, l034-35. MT. Murray also urged the boys to keep in mind always the motto of the Colum- bian Equires, Esto Dignus, be worthy. The following Squires received their pins: James Arnold, Anthony Augustauskas, Joseph Barnes, Arthur Brooks, Thomas Coyle, William Dona- hue, Ralph darthwaite. John drout, Edgar Jackson, Robert Kenny, Richard Leonard. Peter Luddy, Maurice Mccarthy, Ar- thur Mcdonald, Edward Meehan, John Phalen, Harry Stover, Harry Waters. Other pins were distributed at the Wednesday night meeting to those unable to attend the Sunday session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Debating Club

Plans for 0 debating club are under way with Chairman Harry Waters enlisting the aid of Counselor Joseph Scully us Q guide. A meeting will be called shortly. The following have joined the club: James Luddy, Edgar Jackson, Harry Waters, Charles Largay. James Arnold, Richard Carey, Francis Lane, John Dwyer, Ralph oarthwaite, Peter Luddy, and Edward Conlan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
Father.SOn Communion Breakfast Planned; Glee Club Organized Circle Given Sixth Place
 Rating-Embems Presented

Chief Squire John Lynch of Michael McGivney Circle, No. i24, Columbian Squires, has an- nounced the following commit- tee to make arrangements for the annual Father and Son Communion breakfast Of the circle: Chairman, Deputy Chief Squire John Slavin, Robert Carr, Gregory 0ilmartin, Fran cis Lane, John Phalen, and John 0rout. Chief Squire Lynch is ex-offlco Q member of the group.
 Senior counselor also desig- mated Counselor Joseph Scully to act in on advisory capacity on the committee.
 Plans will be announced shortly as to the exact date and place of the event, which was ono of the outstanding ones last year in local Squire annals.
 Glee Club
 Two meetings of the dlee club have been held since crea- ton of this group recently. The first was held Friday night, February 2, when the charter was closed. Following tho cir- cle meeting on Wednesday night, Feb. l2, another meeting and rehearsal was held. Both were under the direction of former Senior Counselor Patrick J. Wallace. Twenty-Five mem- bers were at the latter session. The next rehearsal will be held Wednesday, February 10, on ac. count of the 5quire's social scheduled for next Friday even- ing. Dues of five cents @ meet ing are charged for the purpose of acquiring sheet music needed for rehearsals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

Linc0ln's Address
 Squire James Arnold, chair man of the educational com- mittee, recited Lincoln's 0ettys- burg Address at the recent meeting. He was accorded Q big hand at the conclusion by all present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14
Pocket Billiards

RUCkGt DbshlwFuU
 House Committeeman Ray Cronan has enlisted about 90 boys for Q mid-winter pocket billiards tournament. The pair- ings are to be posted at the club-rooms over the weekend. All results must be placed on the card immediately after the games arc played.
 Sick Committee Chairman Francis Lane reported Squire Joseph Corcoran incapacitated with c broken log.
 The committee on patriotic observance is preparing a pro- gram for the next meeting which will call attention to the birthday of George Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-14

in future life and urged all the boys to express their ideas at the regular meetings and not outside of them.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Woman Sheriff Nabs Zi0ncl,eck
For Speeding in Carolina To,cn
Representative arrested in Tiny Vii.
lage While on Honeymoon-Officials
Hold Him IN Drug Store.

Caught by woman deputy sheriff,
Representative Marion A. Zioncheck
was under arrest for speeding once
more today and held in a drug store
in the tiny town of Shallotte. N. c.
The madcap Congressman was ap-
pretended by Mrs. NJ B. Russ. A,
whose husband, J. A. Russ, has been
sheriff of Brunswick County four
years.
Driving his bride of four days south
ward toward Myrtle Beach, S. c.. in
his now-famous black roadster, Zion
check was halted by Mrs. Russ after
a three-mile chase out of Shallotte, a
village of 214.
: He didn't say much-he couldn't
say much" Mrs. Russ reported on
long distance telephone concerning
the usually loquacious Who, me?"
man on his honeymoon.
Mrs. Russ accompanied him back to
Shallotte and at once telephoned Alex
andria, Va. authorities, who yesterday
ordered his arrest the first time he
should put foot or automobile tire in
that city.
Fined in Alexandria.
Judge James R. Duncan In Alex
andria Police Court yesterday ordered
forfeited 5000 bond posted by Zion
check on a speeding charge placed
against him the day before. He also
imposed fines totaling $66 against him
after the arresting officer testified
Zioncheck was speeding 81 miles an
hour at time when school children
we're going home.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
MENINGITIS CASE
NOT TO BAR INDIANS
Rutland Says Team May Play
Here Despite Fact Player
Is Stricken.

Although he will keep a "close
watch" on the players, District Health
Officer George C. Ruhland said today
he saw no danger in permitting the
Cleveland base ball team to come here
for its scheduled series beginning to-
morrow with the Washington Ma
tionals, despite the fact that Bruce
Campbell, Indian outfielder, is now i'll
with his third attack of spinal menin-
gifts.
Campbell was stricken with the dis
ease in Boston, but health authorities
there decided to let the Indians play
the Red Sox today. 1t was said Camp
bells condition had improved some
what.
DR.. Rutland directed that close
watch be maintained over the Cleve-
land players tomorrow He called in
Clark Griffith, owner of the Washing
ton club, and made arrangements for
every precaution.
DR.. William B. Keeler, Boston health
officer, notified DR.. Ruhland this
morning that Campbell had the dis
ease. Boston health officials also no.
titled New York authorities and said
tests of 81 members of the Cleveland
club had been made. The tempera-
lures of the group were reported nor
NAL, but additional tests will not be
completed before tomorrow.
Evening star., 1936-05-02

Zioncheck retained Attorney Maurice
Rosenberg and was bailed out by a
professional bondsman. Instead of
waiting for trial Zioncheck left for
some fishing at Beaufort, N. c., $50
miles northeast of Shallotte. Judge
Duncan issued a bench warrant for
him
If Alexandria wants him first, they
can have him." Mrs. Russ declared.
ITS first come, first served you
know"
If it Is all right with Alexandria for
Brunswick County to fine him first.
Deputy Sheriff Russ will take Zion
check to the county seat of South
port, where he will be arraigned be-
fore j. w. Rouark.
Judge Duncan said to a Star re-
porter he would not ask North Caro-
lima to hold Zioncheck for his juriS-
diction. The trouble would not be
worth the money. he said.
Attracted Attention.
Zioncheck, Mrs. Russ said, appeared
in Shallotte. which lies at the head
of a long inlet from the Atlantic, at
1915 am today. He halted and pro-
ceeded to make enough telephone calls
to attract the attention of Shallotte
citizens.
Mrs. Russ, who had parked her small
car near the drug store. the hub OF
Shallotte activity, looked closely al
Zioncheck, the Zioncheck car and Mrs
1See ZIONCHECK. Page 81
Evening star., 1936-05-02
RULES Committee
OFFICE ENTERED
O'Connor's Desk Ransacked-At-
tempt Made to Break Into
File Cabinet.

BY the Associated Press.
For the second time within a few
months the Office of Chairman O'Con-
nor of the House Rules Committee was
reported today to have been entered
forcibly last night.
Whether anything was taken could
not be determined Immediately in the
absence of O'Connor and his secre-
tarial staff.
Ralph Stewart, colored committee
attendant, said he discovered this
morning that the door of O'Connor's
private Office had been forced.
He said he did not know whether
the committee files had been dis
turbed in an outer Office, but that
the chairman's desk was ransacked
and an attempt made to break into a
cabinet.
The Office is on the third floor Of
the Capitol Building. Capitol police
called in fingerprint experts of the
Washington police to take flngerprints
from the cabinet and the outside door.
Stewart said the office also was
entered and apparently rifled last
September.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
VANDENBERG SAYS
He IS NOT ACTIVE
Insists He Is Not Seeking
Nomination Despite
Michigan Boom.

His request to Gov. Frank D. Fitz-
gerald of Michigan to present his
name to the Republican National Con-
vention does not make him an active
candidate for the presidential nomi-
nation, Senator vandenberg of Michi-
gan insisted today.
"The Michigan Republican State
Convention generously instructed the
Michigan delegation to the Cleveland
convention to present my name" said
Senator Vandenberg. TN acknowledge
ing this courtesy to Gov. Fitzgerald.
who heads the Michigan delegation,
I have told him that, if it is to be
done, shall be happy to have him
do it-and as briefly as possible.
Delegation Unpledged.
But the delegation is unpledged-
at my request. 1t Is free to vote as
It pleases. I have not sought a dele
gate here or elsewhere and I shall
not do so. I have not sought the
nomination and shall not do so. My
(See VANDENBERG, Page 81
Evening star., 1936-05-02
British Minister Advises Lon
don Emperor Has Taken
Refuge in Djibouti.
SHOOTING AND LOOTING GRIPS
Adds ABABA, MESSAGE SAYS
Departure Interpreted as Collapse of
Resistance to Invasion-Mussolini
Confers With Naval Chiefs.

BACkGROUND-
the gees Of ADDS zoaoa Eta91ien
copq @ & Gr seDeda per & aay e ne az aqsann ] o"y oy
Fascist forces South neanwhle, haze been pressing
but hef oee haperea by hea0y rams
BY ytheAss Press.
LONDON, May 2-Sir Sidney Barton, British
Minister to Ethiopia advised his government today
that Emperor Halle Seassie had left Adds Ababa
for Djibouti, French Somaland.
Sir Sidney declared in wireless message that
the Ethiopian capital is the scene of widespread
disorder.
The disturbances include shooting and looting,
the report to British officials from the Minister
asserted.
Sir Sidney said that the Negus had left for the French
port by train.
The departure of the Ethiopian Emperor, who per-
sonaly has led the defending armies interpreted in
British official quarters the collapse of organized re-
siStance to the Italian invasion.
Ultimate Destination Unknown
The ultimate destination of the King of Kings was
declared to be unknown to the British
Emperor SelaSSie talked with Sir Sidney before his
departure It stated the British had not invited
suggested that the Negus attend the meeting OF the League
of Nations Council at Geneva May H. when the 1tao-
Ethiopian question is to be considered
Immediately upon receipt of the news OF the Ethiopian
EmperorS departure Anthony Eden, British foreign Sec
retary went to the foreign office to confer with British
officials
It was understood here that the Empress and Crown
Prince Asia Wosan accompanied the Negus. 49,,
Minister'S report sent TO LONDON oy tne
not possible @ @ to eqna5m
type of government remained in the capital
Sir Sidney has not planned informed declared
adding that anticipated the disorder In the capital
for short period until the Italians entered and estao
Evening star., 1936-05-02
REFUGE
OFFER ACCEPTED
State Department Provides
for Safety of Americans
in Adds Ababa.
Ey the Associated Press.


The State Department said today
an offer Of Great Britain, extending
facilities of its stoutly- protected lega-
ton at Adds Ababa to all American
nationals in event of trouble in the
Ethiopian capital, has been accepted.
No report had been received this
morning from the American Minister
al Adds Ababa, Cornelius Van H.
Engeru, concerning the situation in
the Ethiopian capital. but wireless
advices were expected from him
momentarily.
The British offer of refuge to
American citizens was extended short
ly after the outbreak of Italo-E -Ethi-
opian hostilities.
Its legation at Adds Ababa is sur
rounded by a stout stockade, had un-
derground defense work and is pro-
tected by a detachment of some 300
British Indian troops
The American Legation has no such
defense facilities. Also, it is located
nearer the center of the city.
Available information here is that
approximately 100 Americans are in
Ethiopia at present, many of whom
are said to be located in the prov
inces some distance from the capital.
The greater part of these are mis-
sionaries. The specific number Of
Americans in Adds Ababa is not
known here at the moment because
of the frequent moving about of those
in that country.
Besides the missionaries, there are
four American Navy wireless opera
tors in charge of the legations pri-
vate station and less than half a
dozen members of the American dip
lomatic and consular staff.
Secretary Hull has arranged to
Confer Monday on the general Italo-
Ethiopian situation with Breckin-
ridge Long. American Ambassador to
Rome. who recently arrived in this
country on a vacation.
The State Department later esti-
mated the number of Americans in
Adds Ababa at SO.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
ROOSEVELT WILL SPEND
WEEK END ON POTOMAC
DR.. Raymond Moley Is Expected
to Be One of Presidents
Guests.

President Roosevelt will spend the
week end cruising aboard the presi-
dental yacht Potomac on the Potomac
River and Chesapeake Bay, accom-
panied by a few friends. The Presi.
dent plans to leave during the eacV
part of the afternoon and will return
to the White House shortly after dark
tomorrow.
Mr.. Roosevelt will take with him
some work to dispose Of. but no doubt
will devote most of his time to leisure.
DR.. Raymond Moley, whose visits to
the White House have not been so
frequent In the last year, is expected
to be one of the guests.
Others will be Col. Arthur Murray
and Mrs. Murray Of the Isle of Sell.
Argyle, Scotland, who are old friends
of the President; Capt. Wilson Brown,
principal White House naval aide. and
Mrs. Brown, and Miss Marguerite Le
Hand, the Presidents personal secre-
tary.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
BY WILLIAM s. TARvER.

Strong indications that William H.
Reaguer. convicted yesterday of second
degree murder, intended to try to kill
himself if sentenced to the electric
chair, are in possession of District Jail
authorities.
From the time he left the Jail for
District Supreme Court to hear the
verdict of the jury which tried him for
the penknife Staying Of 21-year-old
Willie Mae Wood, until he returned, a
strict watch was maintained to prevent
his harming himself, it was learned
today.
Fears of his jailers were somewhat
abated today, however. when his Joy at
escaping the death penalty became
more and more apparent.
Thomas M. Rives, superintendent of
the jail, said his suspicious were
aroused on finding bathrobe cord,
fashioned into slipknot, and half OF
a broken spoon in Reaguer's cell. The
suspicious seemed to be confirmed by
the manner in which Reaguer bade
farewell to Q guard.
Good by" he said to Raymond
Evening star., 1936-05-02
BAN ON JAY-WALkING
URGED BY VAN DUZER
Commissioners Also Told of Need
for More Teeth in Driving
IS Regulations.

Adoption of a ban on jay-walking
in the downtown congested area was
proposed to the Commissioners today
by Traffic Director william A. Van
DuZer.
He suggested also another amend
ment to the traffic regulations to put
more teeth into the rues regarding
obedience by automobile drivers to
traffic direction by policemen.
Maximum penalty for violation Of
traffic regulations is fine of $500
or imprisonment up to one year in de-
fault of payment of the fine, or a
straight Jail sentence up to 10 days.
Police Court judges as a rule levy
punishment much below the possible
maximum.
Van Duzer told the Commissioners
the proposal had the approval OF the
Commissioners Trafic Advisory Coun-
ell.
Evening star., 1936-05-02
OFFICIAL DEFENDS
GIRL L'SCONFESS|ON
Prosecutor Says He Did
Duty in Pinning Abduc-
ton on HiIda.
By a staff Correspondent Of The Star.

6y u OLhu AOKIcSpOuuGut Va ! dC OtdI.
LEESBURG, Va. May 2.-Common-
wealth Attorney Charles Harrison sald
today he did what conceive to be
my duty to the citizens who elected
me" in pinning the abduction" Of
Hilda Utterback on the girl herself.
He expressed the hope that this
childish prank by a girl whose lovabls
disposition Is a by-word to all who
know her will soon be forgotten"
Harrison, Loudoun County prose-
cutor, made these declarations in a
350-word statement issued after he
read in a Washington newspaper this
quotation of the girls father. H.
Stanley Utterback, Hamilton, Va.
farmer:
II swear by God Almighty that
Hilda did not do it herself. She was
talked into signing the statement.
The confession. made public at pm.
yesterday, stated that II and I alone
kidnapped myself" When he handed
it to reporters, Harrison said the in
vestigation was at an end after five
days of search for the two men who.
according to the girl, seized her in the
yard of her home last Saturday night.
Shortly after Harrison obtained the
girls signature on the document, which
was witnessed by Deputy Sheriff e. S.
Adrian, Hilda collapsed from shock
and hysteria and was placed under
the care of DR.. w. G. Barr, jr.
Harrison disclosed that he had re-
ceived information from Hilda in a
conversation Thursday which con.
vinced him the abduction was a hoax.
"The statement asked her to sign
yesterday was merely a brief outline
(see "KIDNAPING| Page 81
Evening star., 1936-05-02
Reaguer Fear of Chair Sho,cn
In Implements for Suicide

Peak as he was leaving for court. Il
don't know whether I'll be alive when
come back"
When the 57-year-old Culpeper,
Va. undertaken learned, however, that
the law would not exact his life in
payment for the life of Mrs. Wood,
his attitude underwent great change.
On the return trip to the jail he
was jubilant.
81 sure am glad I didn't get the
chair" he is quoted as saying.
Then again, "Just look at those
trees. I tell you, the world never
looked as beautiful to me as 1t does
now"
Reaguer attempted to take his own
life on October IL, the morning he
almost severed Mrs. Woods head from
her body. When found, one wrist had
been slashed, one arm deeply cut and
he was lying across her lifeless form
In q downtown hotel room.
Reaguer's attorneys also seem sat-
isfied with the second-degree mur-
der verdict and indicated they would
not appeal. The indictment against
the undertaken charged first-degree
murder.