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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
JOHN J. KILDUFF
 NAMED SHERIFF
Mayor Hayes Appoints Him as Successor to
 William J. Roach

John J. KilduH, chairman of the board of public welfare, was today named city sheriff of Waterbury by Mayor Frank Hayes. He succeeds Superintendent of Police William J. Roach. The latter resigned az city sheriff yesterday just prior to being named head of the police depart- ment to succeed cX-Superintendent Joseph II. Mclean.
 MT. Kilduff is well known in local political circles He has also been active for years in typographical circles. He has been employed for q lengthy time on the American in the typesetting department.
 Mayor Pays Him Tribute
 Mayor Hayes, in naming MT. Kil- duff, paid tribute to his long and high standing in the democratic party of Waterbury. Mir. Kilduff is native of Waterbury and is well known in local fraternal circles. He resides at Il Chestnut avenue.
 Not only has MT. Kilduff served as chairman of the board of public welfare, but he has also served as member of the democratic town committee in past years. He will take office immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
CONN. SHARE IN
 FEDERAL TAXES

Hartford, Conn. March li-(UP) An increase of $4,0O0 900 in federal tax collections in Connecticut dur ing an eight months period from July 1. 1885. to February 29, 1886. was reported today by Internal Revenue Collector Thomas s. Smith.
 The total was 22,325. .868.77 as against $i8.386. .354.98. All forms Of taxation increased. with exception of processing levies. which decreased from 5000, ,623.83 to $i35.07l.78 dur ing the period due to inyalidation of the AAA.
 Income Tax Increase
 Income taxes increased from s4.- 53I ,O63.O .O3 to 16,3O3. .9i6.B3; corpora. ton taxes increased from $3,77e.- 233 .58 to 95,6bl, ,O8i.3 excess profits taxes amounted to s30. 0.293.45: liquor taxes totaled s2.i24. .00e.03: cigars and tobacco. 40O.3i0-04: documentary and stock transfer stamps. si3s,222.6i; manufacturers excise taxes. $2.5v2,- 32l %.
 An forms of taxation brought in s2.O59, ,03e.7e in February as com pared with a total 0f si .62a. .G9G.G3 in January.
 Collector Smith said today thai beginning Thursday the tax offices wOlsd be open nights until Q o'clock tO accept income returns. Those poqhtmarked before midnight March I6. would be rceeplcd without pen' aliy, he announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
KING EDWARD IS. LIABLE TO MARRY
In Message on Civil Lists He Intimates He May
 Take Queen
BY U, l.. PERCY

United Press StaR Corresp0ndcnO
 London, March ll.-UP) King Edward VIII, Britain's 4l-year-old bachelor king. informed the house of commons today that there Is a possibility he may get married.
 The news was contained in a message from the king, asking com mons to renew the civil list, which provides funds for the royal house, ht.l and family, and is set by com mons at ne start of each soyereign'S reign.
 The paragraph in the kings mes sage, which referred to his possible r:arriage, said:
 Ills majesty desires that the con tingency of his marriage should be taken into account so that in that event, there should be provision for her majesty the queen and the members of his majesty's family, corresponding to the provisions which the house of commons has been willing to make In Ike cir- cumstances in the past.
 Nation Delighted
 The kings announcement delight- cd the nation, which has long look ed for him to marry and have son to succeed him. He is Britain's iirst bachelor king since l76o.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
RAIDED
 ILL REPUTE HOME
Canal St. House Broken Into Keeper, Women
 Are Punished in Court

Arrested last night as the alleged keeper of @ house of III repute at 58 Canal street, Frank Willett, 24, was fined $i00 and costs and sentenced to two months in jail when ar- raigned before Judge Edward Mas colo in city court today. TWO women arrested by the vice squad as alleged residents of the place when 1t was raide last night were fined $l0 and costs, and given 50 days in jail. the jail term being suspended with the provision that the girls get out of town by 5 o'clock this afternoon. Five fre- quenters were fined $2 each.
 Isn't that the same place that was raided just a while ago?", Judge asked Patrolman Patrick Moylan and Fred Hickey of the vice squad, who took part in the raid which netted the arrests last night. Told that 1t was, he declared: "If these
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
HITLER STANDS
 FIRMLY ALONE
No POstmOrtems Over Los carno for Hinl---Others
 May Do Likewise
BY EDWARD W. BEATTIE ConyriRht. lD36. by United presyl

Copyright, 1886, by United Press)
 Berlin, March II (UP) Adolf Hitler stood firm today in his occu- patton of the German Rhineland. It was indicated he would send no reps resentative to London to indulge in what were called "any postmortems over the Locarno treaty" but would be represented if any hope of fruit full peace negotiations were offered. Hitler planned to consult with cabs met ministers and other leaders Saturday as to acceptance of q possible formal invitation to take part in the league councils deliber- ations at London. In the meantime, 1t was said, he was unlikely to make any move; and 1t was added that even If Q formal invitation were sent him, he regarded the Rhine- land occupation as an accomplished fact and the Locarno treaty dead.
 Justify His Course
 It generally was believed that Hit- Ter would make no new proposals in his speech at Karlsruhe tomorrow but that he would content himself with justifying his course and re- beating the offers made Saturday. Tn answer to charges that Germany violated treaty with Belgium by occupying the Belgian part of the Rhineland even though Belgium did not participate in the French-Rus- sian military alliance, Germans de- fended themselves on the ground of necessity" The French-R Russian
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
ROOSEVELT WON
 FIRST PRIMARY
Swept New Hampshire in Voting Yesterday-Ely
 of Mass. Gives Up

Concord, N. H., March ll-UP)-- Complete endorsement of President Roosevelt by New Hampshire demo- crats was assured today by virtual ly complete returns from the na- tions first presidential primary
 With only few scattered wards and towns missing from final tabul- ations of yesterdays balloting, Roosevelt pledged candidates had insurmountable leads over their un- pledged opponents and those stand ing for Dr. Joseph A. Coutremarsh of Lebanon. Thus, New Hamp- shires eight votes will be cast for Mr. Roosevelt at the democratic national convention at Philadelphia. Eight delegates large have hall a vote each and four district dele gates have one vote each.
 By the same returns, seven re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
SUPREME COURT
 HAS CUFFEY ACT

Washington, March ll.-(UP.- The Guffey coal control act. setting up a little NRA" for the bituminous industry, was placed before the su- preme court today for a constitu- tional decision of expected far reaching scope. The act Is the l1th new deal measure to come before the court for a test on constitu- tionality. Of the preceding laws, seven have been condemned, two ap- proved, one remains undecided and another-the Bankhead cotton act was repealed before the court pass ed on it.
 The courtroom assault on the Gufey law was opened by Frederick II. Wood, New York city attorney, who argued against the NRA last spring. His argument today hinged chiefly on the courts decision in the NRA case which involved control over the live poultry business in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
WPA WORKER HAD LIKING FOR JOB

0roton, Conn, March ll.-(UP.-- Peter Christina, 27, Paucatuck WPA worker employed on a road building project, and sought since last night when he fled into a woods after re- fusing to leave the job. was found today running along stretch Of beach clad only in his underwear. State police took him to Groton barracks where he was to be held tor examination.
 Newton Rowley. WPA foreman. said Christina told him he liked his work SO well he wanted to con- tinue after the others had left for the day. Rowley tried to get him into a truck and Christina took to the woods.
 When laborers reported for work today they discovered Christina ap- parently had returned to the job last night and worked all through the night,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
ROACH, CARSON
 ASSUME DUTIES
Greeted By Hundreds Of Their Friends-Scene
 of Many Flowers

William J. Roach, newly appoint ed superintendent of police, and former Captain Daniel J. Carson, of the vice squad, now deputy su- perintendent, received congratula- tions from hundreds of friends as they officially began their new du- ties at police headquarters today.
 Banked With Flowers
 One entire corner of the spacious superintendent's office was banked with handsome floral tributes, piled high on the desk and on the floor Throughout the morning congra- tulatory messages were received by telephone, telegram and from many who called personally to offer best wishes.
 -Congratulations were received from the office of States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis and from the city prosecutors. among others.
 OfIlclally Notified
 Roth Superintendent Roach and Deputy Superintendent Carson were officiaily notified of their appoint ments to office this morning by City Clerk John Fitzmaurice. The notification was a simple announce ment of the resignation Of former superintendent of police Joseph Fl Mclean, received at a special meet ing of the board of police commis- sioners yesterday and the action on the new appointments.
 Deputy Superintendent Carson wore the uniform of his new office Superintendent Roach was in plain clothes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
FRANCE IS NOT
 WITH BRITAIN
They Are Very Far Apart as Regards Occupation
 of Rhineland
RY RALPH HEINZEN

Copyright, 1936, by United Press)
 Paris, Mach ll--(UP) -Germanys occupation of the Belgian portion of the Rhineland zone was chief factor in the dramatic switch Of Lo- carno treaty negotiations to London, 1t was understood today. France and Great Britain were far apart in Their views because of French insistonce on firm penalties against Germany unless she agreed to concessions and to negotiation of a satisfactory pro gram of paciflcation. It was reported that the French delegation produc- ed army general staff information that Germany's symbolic" occupa- ton was really military concentra- ton of importance. Frances anxiety over the crisis was made evident by activity of censors, 50 nervous that they suppressed some news dis patches containing information that had been published in Paris news papers.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
WOMAN PATIENT SUES DR. EDLIN
Mrs. Margaret Tracy Asks $2O,OOO - Burned By
 Electric Heating Pads

D.. Charles Edlin is named de- fcndant in Q S20,000 damage suit brought by Mrs. Margaret Tracy, the plaintiff claiming that negligence on the part of the doctor caused heP to receive severe abdominal burns that have left permanent scars. The action was instituted In the court of common pleas today and Is returnable in April.
 There are two counts listed in the complaint prepared by Attor- ney James Mcknight, of Mascolo, Mcknight and Dauch. The counts charge that on two separate oc- casions. Mrs. Tracy was treated by Dr. Edlin. and that on each oc- casion the doctor left her after ap- plying electrical heating pads to
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Final Ne1vs Flashes
SIR ROGER EASEMENTS BODY

London, March 11-(UP)-Wllllam Gal lacher, communist, questioned the government in the house of commons today on its refusal to return the body of Sir Roger Easement to Ire land. Easement was hanged at Pentonville prison for his part in the Easter rebellion of 1916 Premier Stanley Baldwin replied: "l am aware that there is or might be strong feeling in Ire land. On the other hand, there is feeling in this country. I cannot see that action of this kind would tend to improve relations between the two countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
BRITAIN TAKES
 FULL COMMAND
Will Control Affairs Over German Crisis as She
 Did in 1914
BY FREDERICK KUH Copyright, 1886, by United PrcSs)

sOvNb SJ oH'''-
 London, March 11.--CUP) Great Britain, seeing in the German crisis not only the danger of var but q growing hope for real European peace, took charge of negotiations today--the key nation as 1t was in 1914. Prime Minister Stanley Bald- win presided at cabinet meeting at No. 10 Bowling street to de- eide on policy for meetings Of the Locarno powers tomorrow ana Friday and the League of Nations Council Saturday. He called an emergency meeting in his office at the House of Commons for tonight, to hear the reports of Anthony Eden, foreign secretary. and Vis- count Halifax, Lord Privy Seal, on their negotiations in Paris. They were expected here late today.
 Discussions In All Angles
 Army, air force and navy chiefs were busy discussing the continental military situation while the cabi- net ministers discussed policies which will affect the immediate fu- ture of all Europe. The conference of Locarno powers Britain, France, Belgium and Italy - is to be opened at 4 D. m. tomorrow after a series of preliminary talks among delegates. Foreign Minister Pierre Etienne Flandin of France and Premier Paul Van Zealand of Bel gium were expected tonight. There were reports that Adolf Hitler might be represented by special observer, perhaps Joachim Von Ribbentrop,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
BOY BITTER ABOUT FATHER

Reading, Pa, March -Fourteen- year-old Louis Toontas, high school pupil, ad- mitted from the witness stand today that he shot and killed his father and then threw himself on the mercy of the court by pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter. His action took from ury and placed in the hands of Judge Paul N. Sc6aeffer Sch the penalty that young Louis must pay for shooting "my father, James, who was so mean that when he was around dogs crawled on their stomachs."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Jeremiah L Lawlor Auto Hit, Run Victim
Body of Fulton Street Resident Found Hidden Behind Pole-Believed to Have Been Dragged
 There After Being Struck

Victim of a hit-run driver, the body of Jeremiah J. Lawlor, 62, of 9 Fulton street, was found on Sum nyside avenue a short distance from his home about 1 o'clock this morn- Ing. Police and medical authorities are working on the theory that Mir LaWlor's body, at least l6 feet of the road, was dragged there after the accident,.. apparently to s,lllakf certain of escape.
 Discovery of the body was made by MT. L.awlor's -in-law. Karl Kuester, with whom the elderly man made his home. MT. Kuester, alarm ed by the prolonged absence of his fathcr-in- who early in the eve- ming left the house to take q short walk, had searched for him with out success up to 6 late hour last night.
 Son-In-Law Finds Body
 Before leaving for work this morning MT. Kuestcr, manager of a chain store at 257 Walnut street, renewed his search. He found the body lying well off the road near the Model Home owned by the Lar-' son Furniture Company on the cor ner of Sunnyside avenue and Fulton street. There was deep laceration in the head. MT. Lawlor's cap was lying a few feet distant.
 Pipe Tobacco Found
 A paper of tobacco was found under his body and his pipe was picked up by Motor Patrolman John Deeley more than 20 feet distant. It was partially filled with fresh tobacco.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
MARY STRONG
 CUSHING DIES

New Haven, Conn, March H. (UP)-Mrs. Mary Strong Cushing, 86, widow of William Lee Cushing, founder and headmaster of West minister school at Simsbury. died last night after long illness.
 She was a native of Hartford, where her father was city treas urer for several years. Her husband founded Westminster school in 1888 at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y. later moving 1t to Simsbury. He died in 1921. Two sons survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
IS MADE FELLOW

New Haven, Conn, March H. (UP)-Robert II. (Bob) Kiphuth, Yale's swimming coach whose teams have been undefeated for nearly i2 years, has been appointed fellow of Timothy Dwight college in rec- ognition of his outstanding record. It was the first fellowship to be awarded by the university to a non- faculty member. Kiphuth is coach of the United States Olympic swim- ming team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
cLuB HOUSE BURNED

Shrewsbury. Mass. March ll-+ (UPD A 7s-year-0ld former man sion on the shore Of Lake Quinsi- gam0nd housing the Fr0hsin club, Swedish social group. was virtually destroyed by fire early today. Loss of 2O.0O0 was only partly covered hv insurance. No one was in the 2 I-2-st0ry wooden structure at the time Club records were destroyed Nearby cottages WeFe threatened.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
ONLY ONE MORE.
 VETERAN LEFT

New Britain. Conn, March H. Funeral services will be held Thurs day for Lucius Goodrich. 03. Civil War veteran. who died last night at his home.
 A native Of south Glastonbury. he served in the Uns0n army with hls father and two brothers. Hr had been in falling health for two years and retired from business since 1926
 Dr, George Mulligan. D5, was the only survivor today of Stanley Post q. 4. R.. of which ooodfieh was . member.
 Burial will be at south Olaston- bury A daughter and three konh survive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

the course of European diplomacy for many months. And in these dis cussions England acts It's traditional role of the balance of power" Diplomats, surveying the European chess game see the players and their aims thus:
 How Players Will Sit
 Germany: Hitler sincerely wants to maintain peace with western Eu- rope even with Germany's old enemy, France, in order to be free for conquests in the east, particu- larly against Russia. Germany is willing to re-enter the League Of Nations, but only as free and in- dependent state.
 France: The French are alarmed now by the rise of a vigorous, we'll armed Nazi state which appears capable of again conquering French
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

audience last month that poitinB democrats should be made welcome in republican party councils after victory is achieved. Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the republi- can national committee recently told questioners he had heard the coalition campaign proposal dis cussed," but he was not prepared to express any opinion on 1t.
 There Is Precedent
 Experienced politicians pointed out, however, that there is prece- dent for reward of bolters from opposition camps. Inquiry among republican statesmen here indicated that suggestions for nomination of prominent conservative democrat as vice. presidential candidate on the republican ticket has aroused scant enthusiasm. But inclusion of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
DOCTOR CONDON
 SAILS FOR HOME
Gov. Hoffman Orders Him Questioned the Minute
 of His Arrival
BY DR. ROBERT MUSEEr- limited Press Staff Correspondent


 Trenton, N. j., March i1.--tUPD --Gov. Harold G. Hoffman demand- cd of state police today that they arrange to cross examine Dr. John r. (Jafsie) Condon about the Lind bergh kidnapping case the minute he arrives in the United tSates from Panama. The whltc-haired Bronx educator who paid $50,000 to the Lindbergh baby kidnaper and swore that Bruno Richard Haupt- mann was the recipient, sailed from Cristobal last night after q two-months absence He left New York as suddenly, and with as little warning, one week before the January date on which Hauptmann was first scheduled to be electro cuted.
 Governor Hoffman took the at- titude, as soon as he learned that Condon was returning, that state police now must obtain answers to questions about alleged discrepan- cies in his statements over three years. Hoffman submitted the ques- tions to Col. IT. Norman Schwarz- kopf chief of state police, a month ago.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
EMBASSY SECRETARY DIES

Washington, March 1l.-(UP)-The state department was advised that McCeney Werlich, second secretary of the American embassy at Paris died today. A native of Cleveland o. he was 43 years old He graduated from the Mas sachusetts Institute of Technology, served as an officer in the World War and entered the U. 5. foreign service in 1925. He is survived by his widow and son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
COLLEGE RECORD BROKEN

Storrs, Conn, March ii-(UPD- The college and pool record for the 2OO-yard breaststroke was broken here last night by Albert Hakabus, Bridgeport, whose time was 2:44.6. The previous record of 2:46.6 was established by Elmer Bacon. East Haven, last June in the Connecti- cut state college pool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. March II (UP)--Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year 10 March 9th as compared with n year ago: This Year Expenses LaHf Yemp S4,9O0, ,00S,71S $4,675.556,197.5
 Receipts s2,444,349.2 .29S.OS S2.s7i.1SG.9sI.7i
 Deficit ss.455.659.f2O.ss $2,3O4,ses. 2s5.7s
 Cash Balance si.726.9is.1s0.Ss s2.O5O,357.7gOss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Britain Is PiUot On Which Crisis h Europe Turns
Washington Gives Status of All Nations Interested Britain to Exact Concession From Fitler-France
 Denies Report of Quitting League
BY JOSEPH H. BAIRD Copyright. 1938. by United Pressl

Washington, March II = (UP) = The State Depart ment regarded Great Britain today the pivotal point upon phich the European political compass will turn in the present crisis Dscounting probability of immediate war which American diplomats do - tomorrow's session of the Locarno powers in London nevertheless likely will set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11
Leaders OF Republican,
 Party May Promise To. Take Care OF Boilers
Coalition Talked of, But Not as Yet COnfirmed-Many Prominent Democrats Are Mentioned, Who
 Might Flop to G. 0. P. Candidate
BY LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff COrresp0ndent)

Washington, March Il - (UP) - Recognition and reward of botng democrats if the republicans elect president this year foreseen today by some asue leaders The only public proposal of coalition action against the New Deal so far made by Senator Arthur H. vandenberg republican, Michigan He told New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

Rain, Colder Tonight;
 Unchanged Thursday Fun westhsr RspSFt Page a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-11

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Final Edition
 Closing Stocks L0te NetUs Flashes
Evening star., 1936-11-22
Old Families Depart
From British Estates

Some concern has been aroused by
the publication In London of the fact
that there has been big drain of old
families from Great Britain. This is
revealed by an inspection Of the latest
edition of Burke's Landed Gentry, q
monumental vdume of 2,756 pages
which appears for the first time in IS
years.
One head of a family Of Norman
stock, H. Pirie Gordon, the editor re-
marks, now owns more acres in Aus
tralia than ever his ancestors did in
England, while the representative OF
a family of squires landed" since
Henry VIII, though holding only q
handful of acres In England, counts
his property In Canada by the square
mile.