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Foundetf July 17, TM-- Founded November 1O, UH3. Merged. JalT IS. 1030. CONNBLLSVILLE, TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 5, 1936.

TEN PAGES. ITALIANS OCCUPY AD LEGISLATURE DOWN TO WORK ON EARLE'S 80 MILLION PROGRAM Same Political Setup as Last Session Governor Met Defeat. ROY E. FURMAN NAMED SPEAKER tiy ARTHUR H. WAKELEE Inte "national News Service.

HAKRJSBURG, May General Asembly, called into the 19th special session in its history, today seUled down to work on an Administration emegency legislative program embodying appropriations totaling more than 580,000,000. Formal opening ceremonies completed, both branches of the State Legislature were ready to take up Governor George H. Earle's Program of 17 subjects, a program described by the Criief Executive as necessary and vital to the welfare of the people of the State. Calling for a non-partisan session that will advance the emergency measures as speedily as possible, the Governor, in his message to the combined houses, asserted: "There is no reason why we should not reach a speedy agreement. I beg of you to make this session short.

must not delay. Politics and political consideration must take a holiday in this emergency." The Governor's audience, in addition to hundreds of spectators, consisted OL an Administration-controlled House of Representatives, and Republican dominated Senate. It was the political division that existed in the last regular session when AdTiinistration. measures went down to defeat in the upper chamber. LIVE OXEN, GOATS DROPPED TO FASCIST TROOPS BY PARACHUTE By United Press.

ASMARA, Eritrea, May ptmes dropped two live oxen and 200 live goats by parachute today to Italian troops occupying the Sardo region of Aussa province. The method of delivery was ne- because the tropical temper- make it impossible to ship slaughtered meats. It was believed to be the first recorded instance of the parachuting of live stock. UNEMPLOYED ASK FEDERAL PROBE OF WPA PRACTICES A flood of complaints about WPA and direct relief setups and practices, voiced at the meeting of Connellsville Unemployed Council on Sunday afternoon and then signed and registered before being placed on file, has forwarded to Senator James J. Davis and Neil Anderson, director of the section on labor relations, both at Washington; D.

it was announced today. Accompanying the certified complaints is a request that Senator Davis endeavor to have a Federal investigator come into this region and meet vith the council to probe some of the practices that are under FIGUFIES IN "SNAKE TORTURE-DROWNING" SLAYING TO ORGY OF LOOTING News Radioed to London by British Minister as Motor Trucks Rumble Into Capital, Bringing Relief to Besieged Foreign Inhabitants of City Deserted by Selassie. H. Robert S. James and, Mary BuicK Jarecs Aj authorities in Los Angeles continued investigation of the alleged torture-drowning" slaying of Busch James, CharJci H.

Hope, left, and Robrrt James, the worrjin's husband, WCM held in jail, accused of the weird plot to collect double Indemnity Insurance poJcy. Ja.ro«, right with his wife, inset (his tciffl), denied any connection with the crime or with two other mjsterio-js deaths, one the ing of his third wife in 1932. CONLON APPEARS TO BE WINNER OVER PISULA Dnnbar Borough CALIFORNIA, Eighth Graders Given Diplomas SOUTH DAKOTA U. S. LEGATION IN BRITISH COMPOUND By United Press.

LONDON, May completed her conquest of Ethiopia today when a stream of triumphant Italian troops poured into Addis Ababa, relieving the menace to more than 4,000 Americans, British, French and other foreigners besieged in the legations. The Italian troops, in motor trucks, rolled down the imperial highway into the eastern quarter of the city and past the British legation compound, where the British and American residents of the capital had been holding out behind barbed -wins entanglements against ferocious attacks by the natives. News of the occupation was flashed to the foreign office here by Sir Sidney Barton, British minister, over his wireless. Sir Sidney said the Italians began passing the legation at about 4 JI. Addis Ababa A.

M. EST. From the British legation the Italian troops had two miles of rough, hilly road through thick eucalyptus groves and scattered before reaching "Four Kilometers." the crossing of the imperial highway with the'street from SIX APPLICANTS FOR POSTMASTER Under the recent notice that examination is to be hold for the new palace, and omcc of Postmaster ai Conncllsville, L. hne nntntr nf six applicant 1 have filed their appli- VOTING TODAY; no UNIONTOWN, May William F. Conlon of Fayettc City today ap- "i'he LiRht of peared to be certain of election to a colorful depicting the the Democratic State Committee sturdy, patriotic progress.

of the nom trillion entered 1 ----Newly-elected legislators, eight in The grievance committee, which I close the House and two in the Senate, i had been in a conference with WPA i wore sworn in at formal ceremonies officials, reported that the WFA em-! while Representative Roy E. Fur-1 ployes who were on the "Wheatfleld! man, Gnene county Democrat, "5ect when it closed down are still 1 AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION RALLIES FRIDAY over Dr. Vincent P. Pisula of Ever- lion. XVH.S thc highlight of as the official tabulation neared iinnual commencement the cighlh of "he Uurhar Borough sehwh.

presented 'he Methodist Protestant Church Monday evening. under the dtrrtiion of the Miss Lulu and Mrs. Mary both Con- carriird out the entire pro; gram in most commendable ir.an: nor. By L'Ritcd Prciot. Governor AH M.

nfl'rt's candi- for the Republican sn i iforr.ii -ind South Dakota today. Returns from yesterday's Dcmo- ir in Ma ry lit id i'rcsiden; Roosevelt an victor over the an-i-Xew Oca! rar.didatr. Colorvrl Henry C. of York. In California, London-pledged of backed by Governor Frank F.

Merriam and Vrilllam Hrmdolph opposed an cutions. They include Mrs. La urn M. Clark. us acting jX)stmaster; i Lyman K.

Miller, Ausustin D. EwJng R. Harmon, Lyell L. Butterrr.ore nnd Fred Frisbee. No tiro of the date of the examination will be announced Inter.

of the town were permitted to continue theirj i machines were unlocked and work, hoping that a supplement would be forthcoming, although the from Pisula's total- that Observers said assured the Richard Grimm Wins $10 Prize Fourth Week Hard-pressed by Raymond Haller of Pc-rrv Township High School and Throngs of relatives friends structed allied wit.i former several' young women who have graduates were: present to sr'c President Hoover. ju ped into the campaign in earn- the boys and girls rewarded whh In South Dakota, an uninslructed cst, Ricliard Grimm of South Eighth student i Connellsvillc ceive the pay they were entitled tc. A number of married men were beginning proper. Beyond "Four Kilometers" is the dingy business section which four days of rioting reduced to ruins. Unless it has been completely destroyed by the looters thc new place near the crossroads I would be the logical seat of Italy's provisional government.

It. is almost the only building of any modernity owned by the former Ethiopian government. it was said. Thiff-is one th- chief complaints that is being! brought to the attention of Senator' Davis, it being insisted thit if thi G. M.

Griffin, in charge of the funds had run out, the men should agricultural conservation program.TM" have been told to continue rein Fayetls county, announced today for work. 'Che council was told that a land- Continued on Page Six. was not made available until! i a this Practically assured the diplomas and writing cortincalcs. delegation favorable to Limdon ov- street, afipr Mirnh 9fi vot thpv Hirf nnt rZ. election of Conlon as it placed him There were 25 members in tne class, posed slate fricncUy to Senator i High School continued to set the aner Marcn yet tney aia not re-1 i fay Thjs js the ftrel clas; ffjr a number Uum pnct ast wcefc in Thc Da ily Courier's' of years to have every member ccivc both a writing certificate diploma, and both the faculty and student body ore elMed over the success of the work.

WASHINGTON, May 5. The American legation in loot-torn Addis Ababa wss safely evacuated today. Ambassador Robert notified the State Department from London: 3. legation at Addis Ababa safely evacuated." This was all his message contained. given checks for $2.40 fjr 11-day pay Officials expressed hope that the official count would be completed i late this afternoon.

a series of eight meetings to be held Friday ening, May 8, at 8 o'clock. The conservation program will be discussed, with explanation as to how payments will be made to farmers. No rontracts will be signed, but applications in the form of work sheets wi II be given out. The meetings include: Curfew Grange Hall at Flatwoods, Pleasant Valley Grange Hall at Wooddalc, Norrnalville School at Madison School at Grindstone. A representative of the movement will be a'- each place.

Westmoreland Assembly Race Results in Tie Hospital Bill Introduced By Rep. Welsh The California Democratic primary ajl pledged to President Roosevelt ir. different ways. One is hacked by "LONDON, May StiOO Wayncsburg College scholarship i Holy as conqueror of Ethiopia, circulation contest, Britain today pressed II Duce to For the fourth 'straight week negotiate at Geneva regarding the man look down the MO week- of lhe African abandoned by Uie negus on his flight to vocal solo, "Memories." The fingers! pension plan. were accompanied by Miss Mc- Continued on Page Six.

Hospital Patients. Helen Welco, 13 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Welco of South Arch street, Molton M. Young of Indian Ke.id, Wanda Anderson of Stahlstown, George Wettgen of West GRKENSBURG, May The contest of Charles J.

Jim of Latrobe and Clarence H. Pershing of Ligonier for a Democratic legislative nomination in the First Westmoreland District ended in a tie when the official tab- was completed. Jim held a one vote lead until the ty commissioners made a ma- jorifr on votes cast in thc been admitted to Connellsville Hospital for treatment. Just Off the Wire a in question brought into court. If.

the tie stands, Pershing and Jim will have to toss a coin to decide the winner, the law providing that such take place on the third Friday after the primary before the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. BUFFALO, N. May by fear her affections had cooled rlillton Ciillen. 45. strangled to death i A APT Urs.

Matice, 38. attractive BOARD MEETING eauty operator. Police said today following his cap- lire as be sought to obtain a ticket or an oir.bound motor bus. By International News Service. HARRISBURG, May bill to appropriate $45,000 to erect a laundry and an ambulance garage at the Cornellsville State Hospital was introduced in the 'House this afternoon by Representative Matthew J.

Welsh, Democrat, of Connellsville. It will be referred to a committee for study. Parochial High Commencement Set For Friday, June 5 Dionnes to Prattle Over Air Birthday In South Dakota a delegation instructed Raymond Haller, who tramping hard on the heels of the Democratic Connellsville leader, again came in to support President Roosevelt will be elected without opposition. Indiana and Alabama also held primaries today but there was little National interest in either. Selassie Renounces Rights and Title u.i News Service.

CALLENDER, Ontario, May 5--The Dionne quintuplets are going to tell the world ali about themselves when they celebrate their second birthday on May 28. The annual commencement activities have been arranged by the Immaculate Conception High it' was announced today. The events will come to a close with the annual baccalaureate sermon on Sunday morning, June 7, at fmmaculate Conception Church. The class play will be. presented on Tuesday night, June 2, with the annual senior banquet taking place on Wednesday evening, June 3, (nothing more than "Mr.

Tafari." second, and with some additional assistance his territory might have been the winner. Three young women. Carolyn also asked Premier Mus- hclp. save endangered Eu- Addis Ababa, where riot- pillage and bloodshed by mad- i dened. natives raged for three days.

I The government requested the Italian dictator to send Baron Pompeo Aloisi to Geneva next Monday to discuss with the League of Nations conciliation committee of 13 plan? for what be done with Ethiopia and its people. Britain now considers Italy alone Ridgewny Connellsville High School, Pauline Pritts of Dunbar Township High School and Irene Banaszak. Scottdale High School, can save Ethiopia from, further chaos" have come to the front recently. en( he war preve r.t further loss Even if they cannot close the gap I jjf in the riot-torn East African between themeslves and the young! capital. men who are leading the contest a present, they have a prize in view that would gladden the heart of any girl--a selection of clothes at Davidson's up to the value of $100.

by International News Service. ROME, May Haile Selassie, fleeing to Palestine, not 1 only abandoned all rights to his em- pire, but also has given up his im-1 Evon, 22, of Van Meter, Westmore- perial name, the newspaper Popolo di Horn a claimed today. Selassie, said the paper, is "now Van Meier Motorist Hurt. PITTSBURG, May 5. Joseph while the final senior assembly will! Among the emperors be held on Thursday June 4.

The of Ethiopia are "King commencement program will be presented on Friday titles' as ruler ig of Kings" and "Lion of the Tribe of Judah." land county, suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries Monday when his automobile collided with that driven by John McCarthy, 28, of Fittsburg, who received fatal injuries. Both were taken to Monte- Bore Hospital where McCarthy died. five little girls will speak in French over the air in another continent- wide broadcast Dr. A. R.

Dafoe their physician announced today. Radio listeners heard the quin- tuplets gurgling in their bath during UNTIL THURSDAY bei lieves they are going to give an even more satisfactory evening, June 5. always the final i week schedule. There are 17 students in this year's graduating class. Coughlin Is Credited With Bringing Farm Bill to Vote performance meeting of the Board of Ed- their second anniversaiT- MIAMI.

May ucaticn, scheduled for last night, was To make certain that his charges I 'V oostnoned until 7 n'cloek Thursriav An nnf fie in yesieraay. Postmaster Confirmed. i WASHINGTON, May I H. Stewart was postmaster at today, following con-! flrmation by the United States Sen- WASHINGTON, May ate The confirmation was made late forcing of the Frazier-Lemke bill to licity has been falling oM must PARIS, March French government ordered troops into Addis Ababa today to protect French subjects and property. On the urgent appeal of Paul Bod- arc, French minister at Addis Ababa, two companies of French colonial troops were sent from Djibouti to Diredawa, about half way to the capital along the railway, with instructions to continue to Addis Ababa.

A third company already at Dire- wadawa also will, go to Addis Ababa. The troops will guard French warehouses and railway buildings. They also will take food supplies for the French legation, where a shortage has begun to be fell." Bodard advised thc French gov- crnment that Ras Hailu, provincial governor, had arrived at Addis Special to The Courier. 5. The! merely because his newspaper pub- Ababa with fierce fight bandits who the streets.

150 men and after a quelled the roving were slaughtering in udsc Halstead Kilter wHl appeal' st ned until 7 clock Thursday do not lose the glow in their cheeks, he decisnn of the United States i be cause of 'he death Dr. Dafoe had a violet ray lamp in- which impeached him recent; Margaret A. Zollars, wife of William: stalled at the hospital today. on a "Market" charge, he stated 2 a member of the board oday. The directors, accompanied by Su- MATTJI peiintendent Bela B.

Smith and Maoel Franks, secretary, went to Zo'lsrs home in a body. IER PROGRAM FOR KIWANIANS FRIEDKICHSHAFEX. Germany, lay world's largest zeppe- the Hindcnburg, was poised i her Kiiat hangar here today for maiden trip across North A intic tomorrow. Bound for Lake- a to serve a two year Federal in connection with Mothers' Day and urst. N.

the great airship will sentence for harboring Homer Van'' will be of a musical nature, ike of! vith about 50 passengers, a Meter, a Dillinger aid. The lawyer! "Music That Mother Enjoyed," crrv and a heavy load of mail. was placed in thc custody of will be rendered by Miss Virginia he vo.varc will take three days. I United States marsba' 1 Graham and Miss Lois Bcnford. The Weather Fair tonight, slightly warmer in i south portion, Wednesday mostly Fiquett Stars for Pen.

I cloudy and warmer is the noon CHICAGO, May The Pi'ogvam arranged for the weather forecast for Western time counsel for John Dlllingeri Kiwanis Club's meeting tomorrow i 1 sylvania. ---'i- Temperature Record. 1036 1935 Maximum 64 64 Minimum 48 -IS Mean 56 CCC Enrollment Time Extended a vote is a feather in Father Cough- realize that this master of reitera- lin's biretta. With' tion is still to be reckoned with. pertinacity a While the academic braintrusters are political a i distilling theories into the Presi: ness he has a dent's ear, this circuit rider of thc mered this one! air-waves is canr.ily concentrating' issue almost to' upon the Congressmen, who, after William G.

Eaum, administrator of the exclusion of all, still make the laws. i the Fcyutte County Emergency Relief any other. He is If this bill to print three billion Administration, today announced hell bent for infta-. dollars for the farmers passes, will, that period enrollment in the tibn, and knows Fahter Coughlin speak for the other Civilian Conservation Corps has been how to get at groups that have an equally avid extended to May 15. the Congressman, appetite for crisp new greenbacks? i each in his own The city man with district.

just as unhappy about it as does the Mrs. Lonjworth Those who i debt-ridden agriculturist. thc Detroit pastor has lost his power ALICE LONGWORTH Mr. Baum commented that the mortgage feels county exceeded its quota during thc past year and is nnxious to secure as many enrollments ns possible by May 15..