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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
LITTLE BOY SAW
 MOTHER KILLED
Seven.Y Year-Old Lad Had demonstrated, Then
 Went to Sleep

Chicago, June 29--(UP)--A sleepy boy ran into Q hotel lobby early to- day and sobbingly told how a rlegro or masked white man beat his mother to death and then scrawled "black legion" in lipstick on mir TOT. The victim was Mrs. Florence Castle, pretty 25 year old divorcee and night club hostess. Her son, James, 2, awoke in the dimly- lighted hotel room to see the intruder Init ting mother about the ears" with 8 brick. He then lapsed back to sleep, partly from wearlness and partly from paralyzing fear. The boys dim recollections, stammered be- tween tears, were seized eagerly by police anxious to learn whether the hooded Michigan terroristic organi- zation had perpetrated the crime or If the slayer merely left the crim- son inscription to confuse pursuit.
 Show People Live There
 The killing occurred in hotel frequented by show people" on Chi- cago's Gold Coast" James father,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

w. Fricke was to order the court. room doors opened, a long line of sensation seekers had formed in the corridors. 0
 The two fighting snakes" which the state charges James attempted to use as instruments of death, were in charge of Snake Joe" HOuten- brink, Q reptile dealer, who kept them in specially constructed boxes. The snakes were described by Hou- tenbrink as perfect specimens of the diamond back species of rattlesnake. Each was more than three and a half feet long. Houtenbrink, sched- iled to be today's first witness, was expected to describe the deadly na- ture of the snakes.
 AccompliceS Plead Guilty
 James and Charles H. Hope, who pleaded guilty to murder charge as on accomplice in the death plot, apparently were unperturbed by the the state charges Jones attempted
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
LEHMAN HAS NO COMMENT

Albany June 29-(UP)--Gov. Herbert Fl. Lehman indicated today that he may reach swift decision on whether he will seek reelection and thereby strengthen President Roosevelts campaign in New York state. Asked whether he would have statement of political significance during the next few days, the governor replied "I would rather not answer that don't know" "Has the president renewed his requests that you seek reelection?" ''NO comment" he smiled. "Have you changed your views on whether you will seek third term2" "NO comment"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
NEW RECORD IS
 MADE BYlGLIDER

Elmira, N. Y., June 29-(UP)- Two California pilots held new B. 760 feet altitude record today for two-seater gliders as the seventh annual soaring meet entered its final week.
 Gilbert Slater. Los Angeles, and John D. Battesson. Pasadena, used the same glider in which two other Californians set the previous record of 2,50O feet a week earlier. They landed at Tioga. Pa., 25 miles from Elmira after two hours and 2i min- utes aloft.
 In the last week of competition pilots will attempt to break the aiti- tude record of 6.24A feet for all types of motorless ships. now held by Richard 0. Du Font. Wilmington, Del.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
PLANT REOPENS
 AT MIDDLETOWN

Middletown, Conn. June '29-(UP) The Remington Rand company, closed for nearly six weeks by strike reopened today but it was estimated only about 20 of the more than 1900 employSs returned to work.
 The plant was heavily picketed but there was no disorder and neither company nor union officials offered comment on the small num- Der of employees to return. Late last week President James H. Rand, Jr., told the workers unless they re- turned this week the plant would be closed permanently.
 As in the case of other company plants, workers were offered $l5 vacation money" but union officials claimed the unionized force, num- boring about 1000, would stead- lastly refuse to go back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
zIONCHECK WAS
 FOUND SLEEPING
In His Room at Capital After Thrilling Escape
 From Baltimore
By RICHARD [. FAIRNESS

(Umlted Press Stan Correspondent)
 Washington, June 2o-(UP)-- MsriOn A. Zioncheck, adventurous democratic congressman who es- capped yesterday from a private sanitarium at Baltimore was found today peacefully sleeping in his of- flee on Capitol Hill. The ever-aHaaz- ing congressman evidently made tracks immediately for his congres. sional l1eadquarters after vaulting e seven-foct fence at the sanitar- ium yesterday. He was peacefully sleeping there at dawn today when a charwoman interrupted his slumbers. sitting bolt upright in the chair in which he had been slump ed, the congressman pointed Q fine ger at the chafwomail and shouted: "Qet outl" She did.
 Went Back To Sleep
 zioncheck, SO far as could be learned, went back to sleep, leaving his telephone unattended and his office door unanswered to repeated knocks. The legal aspects of the case were puzxling. Capital police said they didn't want the congress- man. There was no warrant extant for him. It was possible that Mary land authorities would try to return him to the private hospital there from which he made his sabbath es- cape, but for the time being no one seemed interested fin dislodging the congressional playbcy from his quarters.
 The bolted and guarded door of suite 1909 of the house office build ing thus held the current zioneheck mystery.
 Outside Jurisdiction
 Zioncheck's presence in the suite from which he started the series of adventures that landed him In a
 A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
BRITISH FLEET
 TO BE REDUCED

London, June 29 - (UP) - The British fleet in the Mediterranean is likely to be reduced after sanc- tions against Italy are raised by the League of Nations, Lord Stanley, parliamentary secretary of the ad- miralty indicated in the house of commons today.
 His announcement coincided with one in Rome concerning the demoh. ilizaticn of Italian troops In Ethio- pia.
 "As soon as a return to normal conditions is possible" Lord Stanley said, "the admiralty intends to ar- range for the officers and men of the Mediterranean fleet whose leave IS overdue, to receive It."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

fresh attempts to make the fate Of Ethiopia an international bone of contention by moving to establish the Ethiopians responsible for the East African war. While the Italians and Philippians fought for solution of their own problems, neutral statesmen, on the eve of the extraordinary assembly session, cof1- sidered procedure to be adopted in the face of proposals calling for re- formation and reorganization of the league.
 France and Great Britain agreed to sponsor Premier Paul Van Zee land of Belgium as 8 candidate for election as president of tho as- sembly.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
BIcYCLTsT CLAIMS RECORD

0orham, N. H.. June 2e-(UP)- James A. Armando, 30, veteran Hartford, Conn, bicyclist. today claimed the distinction of being the first person to pedal his way to the top of New England's highest mountain.
 Armando pedaled to the peak or mile-high Mount Washington, cov- erlng q total og eight miles in 2 hours, 20 minutes. Twice he was blown oR hls hlryCls by strong winds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
CoRINNE GRIFFITH WEEDS

Arm0nk. N. Y.. June 2e-(Url- Corinns 0riGith. star of the silent Rims, and George Preston Marshall, millionaire laundry owner and nuortsmnn of Washington. D. O., Wero h0neymoonlng today after a sslrpEise sl0pemsnt hsre Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
HELD FOR CORONER

Bridgeport. Conn, June 29-CUP) Samuel Hanway. Summit. N. J., was held for the coroner today after his automobile fatally injured Thomas Puza. 56, early Sunday. Puza died at a hospital last night from 6 skull fracture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Promised Tame Session Al GeneDa May Change
 70 Hard Battle Royal
Halle Selassie There to Plead Cause, Ask Financial Assistance; Plans to
 Renew Fight in Ethiopia
BY WALLACE CARROLL United Press Staff COrrespondent)

Geneva June 29- (UP)-Prospects for a tame routine League of Nations assembly tomorrow vanished today when Emperor Halle Seasse indicated he would appear personally to plead his nations cause The emperor sent saving he intended to address the assembly Italy counered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, June 20 (UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year to June 26ths This Year Expenses Last Yenr $s,793,139, ,45S.13 S,2bS,2l7,SSe.S9
 Receipts
 S4,OS0,3S1,4 ,4s5.00 93,7S5,S7O, ,0eB.49 $4,712,75597S.1s $s,472,s47,ssi.2O s2ssf.7is.sS5'ss si,sss. .7ss, ,2o2i is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Snake Dedth Case DreD Big Crowds
 To Court House.
Two DiamOnd.Back RattIesnakes There as Evidence to Convict Barber Shop Lothario, Accused
 of Murdering His Wife
BY RONALD wAGONER - :. United Press Staff Correspondentl

Los Angeles June 29-( (UP) Hundreds of spectators today sought admission to the courtroom where two danondback rattlesnakes will be offered in evidence against Robert James, barber shop Lothario who ac
 cused of murder in connection with the death of his pretty fifth wife Mary Busch James An hour before Judge Charles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29

A NEW commander <A took over rule of the United States fleet in this colorful ceremony aboard the flagship Penn sylvania. In the center, beneath the drowning guns, is Vice Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn, who succeeded Admiral Jo- seph Mason Reeves, sec. ond on his right, who had been commander-in- chief for two years. At right Admiral Hepburn, left, and Admiral Reeves are shown shaking hands after the picturesque
 pageantry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-29
Tie Wsatksr

Partly Cloudy Tohights Unchanged Tuesday,
 Fun weather Repors Psss 3.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
CHARGE TO GRAND JURORS
is GIVEN BY JUDGE ROBB
Court Convened on Monday for
Examination of Witnesses
In Alleged Violations
JURY DUTIES EXPLAINED

The Grand Jury for the September
Term of the Garrett County Circuit
Court convened Monday morning at
10 o'clock with Judge David A. Robb
being present and delivering the
charge to the jurors.
The charge was delivered after all
members had been sworn in, and fol-
lowing the charge, the jury retired to
the grand jury room where the ex-
animation of witnesses was begun,
and the evidence gathered by the
States Attorney examined.
The charge to the grand jury was
as follows:
1t is the duty of the Court to call
together in the months of March and
September twenty-three men to serve
as the Grand Jury ard twenty-five
men to act as the Petit Jury for the
jury terms of the Circuit Court for
this County.
The Judges of the Court are entire
ly responsible for the caliber of men
who are called for this service. The
law provides that the names of one
hundred fifty men, either voters or
taxpayers, shall be placed in the jury
box in proportion to the number of
voters in the respective voting pre-
cincts of the County. Before placing
these names in the box it is the duty
of the Judges to inquire as to the
Continued on Page Four)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC WILL
BE HELD HERE SEPT. 1926
DIR. George Bennett, Baltimore
Bone Specialist, To Be Present

The semi-annual clinic for crippled
children will be held in the office of
the Health Department., Court House,
Oakland, on Friday and Saturday, Sep
TENDER 25 and 26.
DR.. George E. Bennett, professor of
orthopedic surgery at Johns Hop
kins Medical School, Baltimore, will
be in charge and conduct the clinic.
These clinics are held twice each
year through the cooperation of the
Maryland League for Crippled Chill
dren and the county Health Depart
ment. DR.. Bennett gives his services
free of charge and at the last clinic
there were one hundred thirty pa
tients examined.
Those desiring appointments are
requested to send self-addressed post
card to the local health office and ask
for an appointment. The time will then
be written on the card and returned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
THREE HELD In DEATH
OF MAN AT UNIONTOWN
Two State Policemen and County
Detective Accused of Muir
der of Frank C. Monaghan
WAS KNOWN IN OAKLAND

Two state policemen and a county
detective of Fayette county, Pa, were
charged with murder Monday in the
death of Frank C. Monaghan, Ga, real
estate man of Uniontown, Pa. Mona
ghtn dropped dead while being ques-
toned by police in connection with the
stabbing of another detective.
Monaghan was frequent visitor to
Oakland and other parts of Garrett
county. Last spring he purchased
some property from the Truman Root
heirs, near Friendsville, and was here
last Thursday on business in that con-
nection.
Those charged were Anthony San
ute and Stacey Gunderman, state po-
licemen of Pennsylvania, working out
of Uniontown, and Wilbert Minert,
assistant county detective.
DR.. S. A. Baltz, following an au-
topsy, stated that Monaghan's death
had been caused by "severe beating"
Managhan's sons, Robert, of Wash
ington, D. c., and Professor Frank
Monaghan, Jr., of Yale University,
author and educator, demanded that
the autopsy be performed. Monaghan's
death first was reported due to heart
attack, superinduced by acute alco-
holism.
DR.. Herbert Lund, pathologist at
Uniontown hospital, said an eXamina-
ito revealed that Monaghan's injuries
consisted of II fractured ribs, frac-
tured right jaw, fractured nose,
hemorrhage of the brain, internal
hemorrhage, and hemorrages of the
throat educ to a blow"
Monaghan's wife had been separated
from her husband for II years. Mona
CHAN, owner of a Uniontown hotel, and
Florence Dean, 10, were arrested early
Saturday following an attack on coun-
ty detective John G. Wall.
Wall arrested Monaghan on drunk
driving charge and was attacked while
driving his prisoner to Uniontown. The
detectives throat was slashed from
ear to ear, but he is recovering.
Monaghan was taken to the police
station for questioning while the Dean
girl was locked in cell, insisting that
she and not Monaghan stabbed the
detective. A pen knife was found on
her.
Monaghan died suddenly while being
questioned. Coroner Baltz attributed
death to a heart attack but changed
his mind, he said, upon hearing from
outside sources that Monaghan was
beaten.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
GRAND JURY COMPLETES
WORK IN 3-DAY SESSION
Twenty-three Indictments Found
By Body; Adjourned Last Night

Following a three-day session, Gar
rett county's grand jury of the Sep
TENDER Term of the Circuit Court,
Judge David A. Robb presiding, COM
pleted it's work late yesterday after
noon and was discharged by the Court
after making it's report.
The jury had before it for examina-
ton 81 witnesses and returned % in
dictments as shown in its report, as
follows:
To the Honorable, the Judges of the
Circuit Court for Garrett County,
Maryland
The grand jury for the September
Term, 1886, hereby submits its re-
port as follows:
We have had before us and have ex-
amined So witnesses and have found
23 indictments.
Pursuant to the instructions deliv-
cred to US in the charge of His Honor
Judge Robb, we have given careful con-
sideration to the matters brought to
our attention and have returned in
dictments where we believed the evil
dence warranted such action.
We have inspected the Jail and Sher-
ifs residence and we find they are
kept neatly and clean. We would rec
ommend that the County Commission
ers provide the Sheriff with a garage
and believe that the basement of the
Jail could be used for this purpose.
The pipes and steelwork in the runway
between the cell tiers are rusted and
need painting badly; also the ceiling
of the basement should be painted.
We have inspected the Court House
and find that many of the walls are in
need of painting and we would rec
ormend that the Commissioners give
this attention. We would also recon-
mend that the down spouts of the Court
House be given attention.
We have examined the several Of
fees in the Court House and find them
to be in good condition and we'll kept.
The records are neatly kept and all
information asked for was readily
available and cheerfully given.
We believe the officers of the coun-
ty are performing their duty in the
enforcement of the law.
we ueSlre TO Lnank the SCaCe AL
torney for the cooperation and as
sistance given US during our deliber-
atoms.
We extend our thanks to His Honor
Judge Robb for the assistance he has
given US in performing our duties as
grand jurors.
All of which is respectfully sub
mitted.
ARTHUR H. GREEN, Foreman.
CHARLES V. HARVEY,
F. E. SPOERLEIN, Clerks.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
Visits Oakland After As Years

Having occasion to visit Oakland,
Mrs. Amos Friend, an aged lady of the
Bray school house community, was ac-
companied to town last Saturday by
Theodore Sines, of the same commun-
ity. But that isn't news; anyone can
come to Oakland as long as the roads
are open. The news portion Of this
story is that while Mrs. Friend has
lived in the Bray section for more
than fifty years, it was her first visit
to the county seat in more than forty
five years. Mrs. Friend came to town
to fill out her old-age pension papers,
otherwise it is possible that she would
never have come, although her home
is located less than six miles north Of
Oakland.
Mrs. Friend is a great home person.
She always remained on the farm
while the male members of the family
did the marketing, feeling that the
home was her abiding place.
The kindly old lady expressed sur
prise at the improved condition of
things here, never having before seen
the paved streets, rather imposing bus
mess buildings, the handsome Court
House and other surprises in her old
age. Her visit to town was a pleasure
as she expressed it to her friends and
upon her return home.
Her husband, the late Amos Friend,
died about year ago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
ADVERTISING OF GARRETT
PLANNED BY FOUR GROUPS
Baltimore and Ohio Contemplate
ing Publication of Booklet to In
clude This Section
ROUTE 40 GROUP ACTIVE

Garrett county will be favored with
advertising attracting people for next
seasons business through at least four
sources, if present plans of companies
and organizations mature through the
next several months.
Those making plans include the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad company,
the U. S. Route 40 Organization, the
Mt. Lake Park City Council, and the
Oakland Unit of the Allegheny Table
land Association.
Railroad officials are contemplating
the publication of a booklet of the
scenic beauties along it's tracks, and
will include Oakland, Mt. Lake Park,
Deep Creek and immediate vicinity as
an area for the summer vacationist
and those seeking the restoration of
their health.
Booklets are also being contemplate
ed by the Mt. Lake Park and Oakland
groups, with number of pictures
showing this section as a summer re-
sort.
The route 40 organization has all
ready laid plans for a nationwide adj
vertising campaign to publicize the
route, which passes through the north
ern section of the country at Keyser's
Ridge, Grantsville, and along Negro
and Meadow Mountains. There are
many miles of beautiful mountains
and limitless number of historical
spots along the Old National Trails
between Uniontown, Pa, Frederick,
Md, and two meetings have already
been held by interested business men
along its route. Over $50 hotel, restau-
rant and service station owners have
been contacted.
Harold w. Smith, secretary of the
Cumberland Chamber of Commerce,
said that recent survey had shown
cars from thirty-three states going
over highway No. 40. Harry A. Man
ley, vice-president of the National Old
Trails Association in this section, stat
ed that the only thing that was keep
ing thousands of tourists from sharing
the thrills that come from viewing the
Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains
was that they didn't know about them.
Providing these pamphlets and
booklets are we'll distributed through
a wide territory, this area should be
well patroniized next summer and
bring an additional number of sum-
mer residents here who will return
year after year.
Erection of signs at the junction of
route PIG with routes 40 and so, has
also been under consideration for some
time. Additional advertising may be
effected during the Allegheny Table
land Fair in Pittsburgh during October.
People of Garrett county plan to de-
pict the products and advantages of
this section among the exhibits at the
fair. Many thousands of people at
tend this fair annually.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
Rev. FIR. Carl M. Rauth Dies In
Allegany Hospital

Rev. FIR. Carl M. Rauth, al, former
acting pastor in St. Peters church,
Oakland, died yesterday morning in
Allegany Hospital, Cumberland, hav-
ing been admitted into the institution
Monday suffering from a heart at
tack.
In the temporary absence of Rev.
Frank P. Ryan, Rev, Rauth was act
ing pastor of St. Peters church at
Hancock. He had planned to return
to China this fall to reopen the school
in Kaifeng, Honan province, of which
he had been president. He had been
missionary in China for a number of
years prior to coming to the Oakland
church where he had served for more
than year in the absence of Rev.
FIR. W. j. McVeigh, who is still i'll in
Mercy Hospital, Baltimore.
Rev. Rauth was the son of William
P. Rauth, of Hagerstown, and his body
was taken there last night for burial.
Funeral services will be conducted
Saturday morning at nine o'clock in
st. Mary's Catholic church, Hagers-
town, with Rev. FIR. Thomas Geinhart
conducting the mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1936-09-17
CALLS JURORS ATTENTION
TO OVERCROWDED BUSES
Judge RObb Asks Investigating
Body To Look Into Matter

Judge David A. Robb called the at
tention of the grand jury to possible
overcrowding of school buses in Gar
rett county when the jurors assembled
Tuesday morning to continue their in
vestigations into alleged infractions
of the law.
The request for the jurors to inves-
tigate the matter came after Judge
Robb, enroute to Oakland from Cum
berland, passed bus bringing children
to school which from his observation
was Crowded beyond safe capacity"
The communication to the jurors
was as follows:
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury:
A matter came to my personal at
tention this morning which l feel
should be communicated to you.
When coming from Cumberland,
about two miles from Oakland, we
passed bus bringing little children
to school. All of the seats were occu-
pied and many were standing in the
aisle. From my observation the bus
was crowded beyond safe capacity.
This may have been an isolated in
stance, and may not occur often or on
other school buses, but 1 would sug-
gest that you summon some of the
school authorities and inquire into the
transportation of scholars in this re-
gard.
If this crowding condition is gen.
eral, l am very fearful that tragedy
may occur which could be avoided.
I feel convinced that the school au-
thorities would not recklessly allow a
dangerous condition, and 1 hesitate
to bring this matter before you, but
if this is prevalent or customary upon
all or any of these buses, it should be
corrected Immediately.